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Oktoberfest - did you get your Polka on? | Dirge for Two Veterans - reflect a while on Walt Whitman’s tribute to our Vets | What’s the Name of the Game? Giving of course! | Cooking for a crowd has never been so much fun...thanks to these handy tips!

NOVEMBER 2012

November 29, 2012 • 5 p.m. • Fort Gordon’s Barton Field

Festival Highlights d Christmas Carols d Lighting of the Christmas Tree d FREE Cookies & Hot Cocoa d FREE Children’s Crafts d FREE Hay Ride thru Lighted Scene d FREE Bonfire d FREE Photos with Santa d Trees for Troops (starting at 4 p.m.)

Entertainment d Music provided by Christmas entertainers

Refreshments d Free Pizza and Coke starting at 5 p.m. (limit 1 slice per person while supplies last)

Kris Kringle Market d Homemade Crafts d Gift and craft vendors with cash and carry items for everyone on your list d Boy & Girl Bike Give-Away

For more information, please visit www.fortgordon.com or call 706-791-6779 (Times and events subject to change)

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OKTOBERFEST - DID YOU GET YOUR POLKA ON? | DIRGE FOR TWO VETERANS - REFLECT A WHILE ON WALT WHITMAN’S TRIBUTE TO OUR VETS | WHAT’S THE NAME OF THE GAME? GIVING OF COURSE! | COOKING FOR A CROWD HAS NEVER BEEN SO MUCH FUN...THANKS TO THESE HANDY TIPS!

From the cover “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy Take the time to appreciate what is around you. Make a celebration of nature, food, family and friendship. What you hold in your hands is not just something you bought, or prepared, or have to hold, but a moment you will never get back. Be thankful for the moments.

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NOVEMBER 2012 In Every Issue

Features

5 Editor’s Notes 7 Around Town Calendar 8 Events with Swami 9 Your Health 10 Restaurant Reviews 12 Reflections 13 Financial Fundamentals 15 Customer Care Zone 17 Planning Your Career 18 Service Member Stories 21 Music at the Library 27 This Month in MWR 53 Culture Shock 55 From the Bookshelf 57 Tech Ninja 59 Movie Review 61 Director’s Chair 62 Snapshot 64 Next 65 In Focus

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Oktoberfest in Review!

It was a wonderful event; thousands showed up for live entertainment, the Fall Flea Market, the BOSS Car, Truck and Bike Show and much, much more! Were you there?

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Veterans Day The poet Walt Whitman penned the poem Dirge for Two Veterans from the perspective of a fellow Soldier – we felt it was a fitting tribute for Veterans Day and as a thank you to those Service Members who sacrifice so much for our country.

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The Name of the Game As individuals we are motivated by different factors when it comes to our jobs some of us are in it for the money while others are rewarded by simply filling the day with an activity they have studied. We take a look at those members of our community who give of themselves for the sake of others each and every day.

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Cooking a Feast Ever heard someone complain about having to cook for a large group of people?

Well, it’s understandably daunting, but not impossible. Let us help you get your feast underway and give it a special twist. After all, we’re supposed to be celebrating and enjoying the day, right?!

Contributors Jeff Haskell

Kathleen Haskell

Nathan Hoeller

Kim Hussey

Susie Joyner

Rachael Sosa

Jerry Swain

Molly Swift

Crystal Tyson

Steve Walpert

Jennifer Wellman

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And that’s just the beginning. Be sure to grab a wand and battle a dragon in MagiQuest®, our live-action adventure game. Or indulge yourself in our adult or kid spas. Dine as a family in our Northwoods-inspired restaurant, Loose Moose Bar & Grille. Check out the all-new ten Paw Alley, our family-friendly bowling facility featuring half-sized lanes and 5 lb. balls. And complete your day’s adventure by gathering in our Grand Lobby for our animated Clock Tower rooms qualify for special group discounts by calling 757.345.7143. And Howling Heroes always

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editor’snotes Molly Swift, Editor

NOVEMBER 2012

The Fort Gordon FYI is a publication produced by the Marketing Office of the Fort Gordon Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation. The appearance of sponsorship and/or advertising does not imply an endorsement by the U.S. Army.

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MG LaWarren V. Patterson Commanding General COL Robert A. Barker Garrison Commander

DFMWR Administration

James T. Green Director, DFMWR Tiffany Olds Chief, NAF Support Services Kim Lyons Chief, Marketing Director

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Molly Swift Editor Nathan Hoeller Creative Director Bartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer/Webmaster Jenifer Immer Graphic Designer Arial Marsh Staff Writer Crystal Tyson Staff Writer/Photographer

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Anna Gaillard Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Manager

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As many of us are all too painfully aware, the older you get, the faster time flies. I’m reminded of the comedian Billy Connolly, who I love. In one of his standup shows he said – and yes, I paraphrase – as we age, the year goes by something like this: we wake up, have lunch, have a birthday, celebrate Christmas, go to bed and then start another year all over again. That’s how 2012 has felt to me. And I swear it was 1997 just a few minutes ago!

I guess where I’m going with this is that I cannot believe we’re already facing this month’s biggest celebration – Thanksgiving. Arguably among the best holidays ever created, this holiday gives us the chance to gather with those we love, enjoy some fabulous nosh and sit in a food-coma of our own making for hours while we stare at the TV. For some, it’s not relaxing until the last dish has been washed and the last guest has departed, which is a shame. Surely the idea is to be in the moment, to appreciate every second and all that you have on that fine day. Whether that is a can of baked beans and some bread, or a full-blown feast set out across three picnic tables – it shouldn’t matter. You are still here to enjoy it!

That’s not to say cooking for 20 people doesn’t pose a challenge. No, I’m not the cook in our house and I stand in awe of the way my husband slams those pans around, dicing and chopping who-knows-what to create delicious dishes while monitoring the invisible timer he has in his head that ensures every tasty bit of food reaches the table hot and ready to be devoured. Mmmmm… But, if I had to do it I know I could.

And so can you. To really kick it up a notch and add some “wow!” to the experience, we feature a “How to” piece complete with table setting ideas and alternative recipes that will make your holiday meal a memorable occasion.

In this issue we also acknowledge those who transform their desire to give to others into a career. When money isn’t the motivator, what drives you to get up in the morning and go put out fires? Literally. Or take on the role of parent while the parent is away? Or encourage others to volunteer their time? We take a look at these very special individuals in The Name of the Game on page 41.

And lastly the FYI pays tribute to its heroes on Veterans Day. The poet Walt Whitman penned the poem Dirge for Two Veterans from the perspective of a fellow Soldier.

It is a solemn record of a funeral march conducted for two fallen Soldiers – a father and a son. The sadness is overwhelming, but Whitman gradually comes to terms with their sacrifice, noting he is capable of giving love from his heart. Honestly, that is all we can ever give; gratitude, respect and love. Thank you to our Veterans – and thank you to all you service members who are willing to sacrifice your all.

In the end, it isn’t the time that matters. It’s that we had that time.

Take care,

Correction: In last month’s article on Breast Cancer Awareness, we incorrectly attributed Adele Holifield’s statement to Pam Glasper. Our apologies for the misprint!

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DINNER TO GO MEAL Pick-Up Time: Thanksgiving Day between 8:00-10:30 a.m. from the South Ball Room Dinner (feeds 6) Turkey: $75.00 Ham: $95.00 Includes: Giblet Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cut Corn, Green Beans, Cornbread Dressing, Macaroni and Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls and a Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie Additional Items Corn Bread Dressing $20.00 Green Beans (32 oz) $10.00 Corn $10.00 Giblet Gravy $10.00 Macaroni and Cheese $20.00 Yam Patties $15.00 Mashed Potatoes (32 oz) $10.00 Pumpkin Pie $18.00 Sweet Potato Pie $18.00 Lemon, Chocolate or Carrot Cake $17.00 Peach Cobbler $23.00 Dinner Rolls (dozen) $4.00

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER Thursday, November 22 in the North Ball Room Seatings: 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Advanced Paid Reservations (strongly encouraged): Adults $18.00 | Kids 6-10 $10.00 | Kids 2-5 $5.00 At the Door: Adults $20.00 | Kids 6-10 $12.00 | Kids 2-5 $6.00 Carving Station Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Cornbread Dressing Carved Roast Round of Beef with Horseradish and Au Jus Glazed Ham with Candied Yam Patties Additional Entrees Burgundy Beef Tips with Steamed Rice, Roasted Chicken and Fried Chicken Tenders Hot Accompaniments Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, English Sweet Peas, Green Beans Almondine, Cut Sweet Corn, Scalloped Potatoes, Squash Casserole and Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Cold Accompaniments Salad Bar with Steamed Shrimp Dessert Assorted Dessert Bar with Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pies

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Around Town

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Southern Circuit: Smokin’ Fish See the indie film, Smokin’ Fish at the Morris Museum of Art. After viewing the movie, enjoy a question-and-answer session with filmmaker Luke Griswold-Tergis. In the documentary Smokin’ Fish, Cory Mann is a quirky Tlingit businessman hustling to make a dollar in Juneau, Alaska. Through circumstances tragic, bizarre, and just plain ridiculous, Smokin’ Fish tells the story of one man’s attempts to navigate the messy zone of collision between the modern world and an ancient culture. The film starts at 6 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, call (706) 724-7501.

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Morris Museum of Art | 1 Tenth Street | Downtown Augusta GA

Christmas Made in the South!

This nationally acclaimed event is a fantastic way to ease into holiday shopping and find a special holiday gift for that “hard to shop for” friend. Admission is good for all three days with a hand stamp. $6 for adults, children 12 and under get in free! For more information, go to http://madeinthesouthshows.com/Augusta_Christmas_Show.html.

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James Brown Arena | 601 7th Street | Downtown Augusta GA

Holiday Open House Savor the sounds and scents of the holiday season while shopping for homemade baked goods along with the latest in decorating and gift items, including nativities, ornaments and much more! GUILD BAKE SALE - An annual favorite of home-baked goodies just in time for the holidays! Free gift wrapping, delicious refreshments and easy parking! For more information, call (706) 826-4700.

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Sacred Heart Cultural Center | 1301 Greene Street | Augusta GA

14th Annual KICKS 99 Guitar Pull The KICKS 99 Guitar Pull is the largest annual concert in the Central Savannah River Area.

This year’s Guitar Pull line-up includes Luke Bryan, Billy Currington, Brantley Gilbert, Little Big Town, Lee Brice, and American Idol’s Lauren Alaina. Proceeds from the concert go to the Million Pennies for Kids Campaign, an organization who works with the United Way. For more information, go to www.kicks99.com.

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James Brown Arena | 601 7th Street | Downtown Augusta GA

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eventswithswami Tis the Season!

Jerry “Swami” Swain, Special Events Coordinator

Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la! And why not, you deserve it! There is something special about the holidays; it brings families together, it brings communities together. It can even bring the world together (for a brief time) to reflect on the past year – sharing stories of triumphs that could not have been possible without family and good friends in our lives.

Fort Gordon will be celebrating its annual tree lighting this year at 6 p.m., November 29 on Barton field. The recently planted tree in Freedom Park will be decorated and lit as well.

It’s amazing how much the tree has grown in such a short time. This festival embraces all cultures and celebrates the season, no matter if you celebrate Christmas, kwanza, or Hanukkah. This celebration is about our community coming together and listening to wonderful holiday favorites and enjoying some

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delicious hot chocolate and cookies.

If you happen to be new to Fort Gordon or the surrounding area, let me share some of the activities that will take place. There will be a Kris Kringle market with homemade crafts, family portraits and give-a-ways. The hot cocoa and cookies are FREE. There will be FREE children’s crafts, FREE hay rides, a huge bonfire and of course Santa will be there for the kids to take a photo. Different talent from around the community will perform and Elvis has been known to make guest appearances from time to time; you never know.

So please come be a part of our Old Fashioned Christmas Festival where Santa is cool and the good times are warm. You know it won’t be the same without you there!

yourhealth New Option for Communicating with your Primary Care Manager Kathleen Haskell, EAMC Marketing

Is your Primary Care Provider and his/ her team in one of Eisenhower’s Patient Centered Medical Homes, such as the Family Medicine Clinic, Community Care Center or Troop Medical Clinic #4? Sign up now for our Secure Messaging Service!

How secure are online communications? Is my privacy protected?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center is committed to leveraging technology to improve communication between care teams and their patients, as well as help improve patient safety.

team office. Patients can use Secure Messaging to consult with their care-team about nonurgent medical care needs.

There are many tools and techniques to help with improving communication and DDEAMC’s Secure Messaging Service will help – from protected messaging to sharing lab results to follow up calls. DDEAMC is now using Secure Messaging in the Family Medicine Clinic, the Community Care Center and Troop Medical Clinic #4. Other clinics will be added in the coming months.

• Request prescription renewals (when you have no more refills).

What is Secure Messaging?

It is a secure, internet based care team-patient service that makes it easy for patients to communicate with their doctor’s office. They can request appointments, renew prescriptions, ask non-urgent questions, and receive lab results – all from their home computer. This can reduce phone calls, waiting-room time and the time it takes to travel to their care-

Secure Messaging lets you do a number of health care tasks online, such as:

• Request and receive test and laboratory results.

• Request appointments • Get guidance from your care-team by e-mail.

• Consult with your care-team regarding non-urgent health matters.

Unlike e-mail, which relies on multiple servers across the Internet, Secure Messaging uses a single, centrally managed database for doctor care-team-patient communications.

These communications cannot be read en route, deleted, copied, or altered. The Secure Messaging service requires a sign-in identification and password, and can only be accessed by registered users.

This service is a completely secure portal. It uses stringent encryption technology to protect your personal information more securely than either the telephone or regular e-mail. Your information is only accessible by you and your healthcare team.

Who can use this service?

Any established beneficiary who is a registered patient in Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s Family Medicine Clinic, the Community Care Clinic and Troop Medical Clinic #4. Other clinics will be added in the coming months.

How can I find out more about this program?

• Maintain and access valuable health information online wherever you get healthcare.

You may contact your primary care clinic staff by calling the clinic - or you may sign up at https://app.relayhealth.com. When you submit your request online, someone will verify your primary care physician and assist you with enrollment.

• Send electronic versions of forms to and from your care-team.

If you have any further questions please contact your primary care clinic.

• Avoid unnecessary office visits and telephone calls.

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Shangri-La

Cadwallader’s Cafe

Giuseppe’s

2933 Washington Road • 706.667.9362 CHINESE

106-A Davis Road • 706.860.7444 FINE DINING

3690 Wheeler Road • 706. 855.0527 ITALIAN

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Rae’s Coastal Cafe

3208 West Wimbledon Drive • 706.738.1313 ETHNIC

Fujiyama

3043 Washington Road • 706.447.4959 JAPANESE

Luigi’s

590 Broad Street • 706.722.4056 ITALIAN/PIZZA

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Evans Diner

4429 Washington Road • 706. 210.9636 BREAKFAST

Azteca Maya

194 South Belair Road • 706.863-5631 MEXICAN

Frog Hollow Tavern 1282 Broad Street • 706.364.6906 STEAK & SEAFOOD

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The Bees Knees

211 10th Street • 706.828.3600 VEGETARIAN

Madison’s Day Kitchen 1269 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta SOUTHERN

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Welcome to the Best Of 2012!

The restaurants featured in our Best Of scored the highest in their categories. We have really enjoyed bringing you these reviews and hope you have found them equally as enjoyable to read! Be sure to let us know your experiences on Facebook – we also welcome suggestions for new dining locations and themes. Email your suggestions to molly.swift.naf@mail.mil.

Thank you and bon appétit!

The views and opinions expressed by the contributors to this page (express or implied, contractual, tortious or otherwise) are not necessarily those of Fort Gordon or FYI Magazine. FYI Magazine is not paid by the restaurant for a positive or negative review. We do not hold back the negative reviews; however, a bad review does not mean the restaurant is a bad restaurant.

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financialfundamentals Five Tips for Stress Free Holiday Spending Rachael Sosa, ACS, Financial Readiness Specialist

Ah, the holiday season! Turkey and dressing, pumpkin pie, office parties, jingle bells, and lots and lots of eggnog make the season a delight. The holiday season is a cheerful time of the year. However, the pressure to spend, spend, spend can take the joy out of the festive season. You have to be careful to make sure you do not overspend. There are some tips and tricks you can do to keep your holidays bright and debt-free this year. Before the holidays arrive, do some careful planning. A few hours spent in preparation can mean less money spent on gifts and less stress for you. You do not have to be a Scrooge; you just have to be smart!

1. Determine whether last year’s holiday spending plan was on target or if it caused additional debt.

If it was right on the mark, you most likely have a good spending plan for this year. However, if it caused debt heartburn then you need to scale back the number to what will work without creating financial hardship and the stress that comes with it.

2. Make a list of everyone you want to buy gifts for and estimate how much you want to spend on each person. Setting a limit per person is the best way!

3. Now cut down your list! This sounds harsh, but look closely at who you are buying gifts for‌It is not financially smart to give gifts to everyone you know. Instead send cards, a holiday newsletter, or give homemade crafts/baked goods. Most likely, the recipient will feel better about the less expensive version than an expensive gift that will put in you in debt. Be creative! Remember, the holidays are not about presents, but about family, friends, and the memories you make with everyone.

4. Decide how much you are willing to spend.

Include holiday cards, stamps, tree, decorations, gifts, and food. Make sure you have the funds to support your spending plan. Make it a goal this year not to use your credit cards. You should be using cash.

Carry your shopping list with you. Take every opportunity to shop. Start early and try to get things before the rush, before highly sought, hard-to-find items go up in price, and before you cannot find what you need. Take advantage of AAFES store coupons. Do some comparison shopping with AAFES, on the economy, and online. By starting early, it takes away some of the stress and reduces your risk of overspending just for the sake of finishing your shopping. www.fortgordon.com | 13

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Outdoor Recreation Jeff Haskell, Customer Service Program Coordinator

With fall now in full force in the CSRA, we look forward to shorter, cool days, chilly mornings and even a hint of color in the foliage. What a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors! The Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation program offers a variety of outdoor activities and events for Fort Gordon and the Augusta community. Outdoor Recreation’s Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, or TASC for short, features shooting ranges, archery ranges, skeet shooting and a challenging sporting clays course. The TASC is open to the public. Military and civilian ID card holders can purchase firearms, Fort Gordon hunting and fishing permits and make trailer or campsite reservations at the Leitner Lake Recreation Complex. ID card holders can also rent virtually any camping item, children’s bounce castles and even BBQ grills used on shows like Grill Masters.

I asked Fred Perry, the manager of Outdoor Recreation, what he does to be the first choice for outdoor enthusiasts as well as novices. “Our activities are unique, well-balanced and offer a wide variety of recreational activities for our customers. We continue to add additional special events each year like pheasant hunts, archery tournaments, machine gun shooting demonstrations, pistol and rifle tactical matches, and Boardman Lake fishing derbies.”

David McCoy, one of the Recreation Assistants, told me about some new programs that have sparked a lot of interest. “Last month we finished our second annual Zombie Shoot.”

Zombie Shoot? “What the heck is that?” I asked. David explained, “We took a bunch of metal targets, painted faces and put fake hair on them, and then hung them up so they spun around when they were hit. Folks loved it! It was a huge success.” I asked David what else was new. “A few months ago we started a class to teach Precision Shooting. This involves shooting targets at great distances. Since our 800 yard known-distance range is one of the

longest in the area, it seemed only natural to take full advantage of it. Because of the popularity of the classes we are going to form a club. If any of our readers are interested, they can call me at (706) 791-5078 for more information.”

David also spoke enthusiastically about the Tactical Firearm Courses. “These are for the real adrenaline junkies. Shooters go through a timed course and at different stations they must use rifles or pistols. They are scored by the number of hits, time, and deducted points for misses.

It is a real adrenaline rush from start to finish.”

Naturally with all the shooting going on I was concerned about safety. I asked Fred how he ensures everyone is safe. “Our employees have completed Fort Gordon’s Range Safety Officer training” he explained. “All are very knowledgeable of firearm safety and hunting regulations.” Craig Lopresto, one of the Range Safety Officers, talked about what else the staff does to ensure people are safe. “We make it clear to everyone to let us know if they need assistance, always assume a firearm is loaded, and keep it pointed downrange with the barrow downwards.” David added, “Most ranges don’t do as much as we do – you’re pretty much on your own. We do take the extra time to help our customers. We want them to be safe. That starts with being knowledgeable and comfortable with your firearm.”

What does Outdoor Recreation do to value customers and treat them as respected individuals? Fred responded this way. “We strive to serve the hunter, fisherman, recreational shooter, archer or someone just wanting to go camping. Without customers who are interested in outdoor activities, we would not have a job.”

Craig elaborated by saying, “When they are out on the range, I find out what they want.

The primary reason people fire is to prepare for hunting, familiarization, or just to have fun.

For example, if they tell me they want have a concealed permit, I evaluate their technique and make suggestions to help them be as efficient as possible in a defensive situation. If they want to hunt, then we start zeroing at 25 yards and then 100. For inexperienced firers I show different techniques and positions for shooting skeet. We also use reactive metal targets for children. They can hear it when they hit the target. It keeps it fun for them and helps to hold their interest.”

In this day and age people want to be sure they get the most out of every hard-earned dollar. I asked David how he ensures customers receive high quality products from Outdoor Recreation. “I am a firearm enthusiast and avid collector. Every firearm sold in the facility, I personally own, have fired, or have thoroughly researched. I am always willing to share my product knowledge and make recommendations if asked. We also have a variety of firearms available for rent so if a customer is unsure about purchasing a particular item they can rent it to see if it is a right fit for them.”

Finally, with hunting season in full swing, I asked David what he could do to make every hunter’s dream catch come true. “Unfortunately I can’t guarantee the catch of a lifetime, but Fort Gordon does tend to be a pretty good area for hunters and fishermen. Here at Outdoor Recreation, we know what game is found on post and what areas tend to be the best for certain types of hunting and fishing. Anyone planning to hunt, fish, or camp on post should give us a call if they need the necessary licenses or even just basic information. We are available to help everyone enjoy the great outdoors.”

I hope you enjoy the great outdoors this month with a little help from Outdoor Recreation. Have a wonderful month and a happy Thanksgiving.

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Prepare to Meet Your New Year’s Resolutions in 2013

by Creating a Success Strategy Today!

Kim Hussey

Last month we talked about cultural beliefs and mindsets related to the job search. This month, with January 1 st , 2013 looming around the corner, let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions. Although it is a standard joke that most resolutions are completely forgotten by the end of the first week of January, there is a way you CAN meet your goals. By using proven techniques and strategies, you can build a basic framework that will guide you in living a richer, more fulfilling life – if you will take the time to work the process.

Speaking of time, before you know it, much of your disposable time will center on family, work, school, community and church events − and shopping. Thanksgiving and Christmas, which are wonderful holidays, are also big energy busters and often leave folks feeling frazzled. So let’s get started now, before things get crazy, on a framework that can change your life!

When an individual starts a business, the most important thing he or she can do is create a business plan. So doesn’t it make sense that a business plan would work in your personal life, as well? So where do you begin?

One of my all time favorite books is Your Best Year Yet! by Jinny S. Ditzler. The cover touts

this book as “A Proven Method for Making the Next Twelve Months the Most Successful Ever.”

I first read excerpts from the book in a Family Circle magazine years ago and was so enthralled with the planning framework that I promptly bought a copy of the book for myself and five copies to distribute to family and friends.

Although I found the process of answering 10 simple questions extremely valuable; sadly, my family and friends did not see the importance of taking the time to examine the events of the past year to use as a foundation for planning a strategy for the year ahead. My mentor Jay Block often reminds me, “What is easy to do, is also easy not to do.”

In Ditzler’s book, each chapter asks a question, explores examples, and guides you through a process where you will explore last years accomplishments, disappointments, lessons learned, self-limitations, personal values, and the individual roles you played throughout the previous year. Ditzler then advises that a major focus for the year ahead is to be chosen (such as finding a job which will lead you on your career path to future opportunities.) Lesser goals, for each of the roles you play (i.e. mom, dad, spouse, employee, church member, etc.,) are also explored. The last two chapters of the book focus on choosing your top ten goals for

the year and planning strategies to help you achieve these goals.

Ditzler suggests spending three hours on the process.” I can’t stress enough that the time spent will be wholly worthwhile. What do you have to lose?

I encourage you to order a copy of the book online, (you can order a used copy for next to nothing) or ask about finding a copy through your local library system. Or you can copy and paste the above headings (i.e. 2012 Accomplishments, 2012 Disappointments, etc.) and go through the process informally.

You can also Google information on goal setting frameworks and see what you find online. There are plenty of options out there.

Choose a strategy; create a business plan, then WORK THE PROCESS. Again, I will reiterate, “What have you got to lose???” Meet your 2013 resolutions and take charge of your life!

Kim Hussey is the owner of Plan4Success, LLC, an organization devoted to creating valuable self marketing tools and teaching self marketing skills. For more information, contact Kim at plan4success.mpa@gmail.com or check out her website at www.plan4success123.com.

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Service Member Stories: CSM Brock Crystal Tyson, Staff Writer

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“The Yellow Blanket” As I sat folding my family’s clothes, I came across this yellow handmade blanket my son received at birth. I quickly ran upstairs to ask him from where he had pulled this blanket.

He had gone through a box of stuff to get rid of and wanted to keep the blanket because it was his favorite. I found this so funny and asked him if he knew where it had come from. Of course he didn’t. I start to think of the importance of the blanket and decided to tell him the story of a woman that had a remarkable effect on my life as well as others.

A story he should never forget.

I had ever seen in his starched fatigues and he encouraged our squad to be our absolute best.

He made us go to the education center and take classes on our off-time. He was my first Army Mentor. He helped me realize that the Army wasn’t bad. He cared – he set us up for success.

I went into the military thinking I knew it all. I quickly realized that wasn’t the case. I was away from my family and missing my mom. My first duty station would prove to be the most important experience in my career – that is where I met CSM Brock. It felt as though she took me under her wing and taught me everything I needed to know about the military, motivating myself and serving others. Her idea of the “open-door policy” literally consisted of her door being open at all times. I will never forget the day I went into her office crying my eyes out about becoming a mother. She listened, gave advice, and made me laugh. From that day she was like my military mentor/mom.

I had the opportunity to serve one tour at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. That deployment was eye-opening. Out of all the things that I learned from this deployment, the one that sticks with me is the realization that people are fragile when put in difficult and stressful situations – no matter what rank.

It takes strong leadership to help Soldiers work through and deal with the environment. I made sure I had an active physical training program and engaged leadership throughout to help boost morale and keep Soldiers focused.

I realized as I was telling my son my story, I didn’t know much about her; I decided to email her and ask her to be a part of this article. I was so excited and amazed when she sent back HER story.

Crystal, I joined the Army in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. I was supposed to go to college in 1977 but I had a devastating event happen in my life – my mother suddenly passed away from a massive heart at the age of 40. I was the oldest of eight children and didn’t know what to do. So I stayed home with Dad and family to help out. Life went on and Dad didn’t really need me after remarrying. So, after working full time, partying full time and working another part time job, I decided to seek out the military service and ended up in an Army recruiting office. Why did I join? I guess to get away from LA – fast pace, party life-style, and I was getting nowhere fast.

Joining the Army was exhilarating to me! A new experience, new life and meeting new people. Basic training was excruciating but eyeopening! I realized that I could enjoy this type of life at least for the next four years. I think what kept me in the Army was my squad leader in my second duty assignment. Sgt. Dennis was everything to me! My leader, advisor, counselor and even friend. He was the sharpest Soldier

My MOS is 68W, the Combat Medic, and presently I am the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Army Surgeon General and the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the U.S. Army Medical Command. My role is to serve as the senior enlisted medic and Regimental CSM for the Army Medical Department.

I love the military! For the last 33 years, the Army has been my life and I wouldn’t change any experience I’ve had! The thing that I enjoy the most is the people. It’s ALL about people!

I’ve met and know the most diverse, wonderful, knowledgeable and personable people in the world! I especially love working in the medical field. It warms my heart to see patients who are wounded get healed and to see the sick get cured.

I feel good when patients who come for their health check-ups to keep themselves healthy are satisfied with their care! Nothing makes me happier than to see my Soldiers get promoted, graduate from schools and be successful.

I have had a satisfying and wonderful career and I still have lots to do before I retire. Although mission comes first, I truly believe that taking care of family and Soldiers comes first and foremost. Sometimes mission and the latter are simultaneous. I’ve always believed that if you take care of Families and Soldiers first, mission will come automatically and you will be successful because you have less to worry about. You can have all the technology and the best systems in the world. But it’s people who really make us successful in all we do. I have to be sure to always recognize and give a shout out to my father, Ike Horn. He is the one person in my life who has believed in me, motivated me and continued to encourage me to be all that I could be! His love and support is unsurpassed!

I am a mother, Soldier, leader, sister, daughter and friend – what more can I ask for? Truly?

I have it all.

Army Medicine: Serving to Heal, Honored to Serve!

I truly hope every single one of you have had the opportunity to have someone like this in your life. And to CSM Brock, the blanket – as well as your story – will be passed on in my family for as long as I’m around. We love you and thank you for all you do and have done!

Although I love my career, I am most proud of my children. My son and daughter were born into the military life and have moved with me from post to post throughout their lives. I also need to mention I have been a single mother for the majority of my military career. At times, I worried about them and the constant moves but I tried really hard to be closely engaged in their childhood and teen years. Talk about tough?! It was – but it was doable. Now they are either grown and graduated from college or attending, and they are so grounded and balanced! They are the joys of my life! www.fortgordon.com | 19

Are you interested in earning your own income while staying at home?

You can by providing the best care a mom or dad can offer. Become a Family Child Care Provider in your own home on or off post.

For more information on a wonderful rewarding career, please contact: Angela Davis, FCC Director, 706-791-4440 • Free FCC training • Up to 40K a year • Lending Library (equipment, furniture and toys) • Extensive initial and on-going competency-based training

706-791-4440/3993 Building 28320 Lane Avenue Fort Gordon, GA 30905

Anniversaries • Birthdays • Special Occasions • Any Occasion!

The Bloom Closet Florist www.TheBloomCloset.com 706.364.2588

4460 Columbia Road, Suite 12 Martinez, GA 30907 Check out our website for weekly specials!

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Music

@ The Library

Come celebrate the art of music with the library! Each month, we spotlight and display different music genres. Come listen to some mood-enhancing tunes, check out CDs, books, and more featuring your favorite musicians!

BIG BAND

The great 1940’s band leader, Thomas Francis “Tommy” Dorsey, Jr. (November 19, 1905 - November 26, 1956) created a lively jazz-infused, big band sound and set the tone for the velvet voices of the impending “rat pack” era singers, including the great Frank Sinatra. Dorsey helped launch the careers of several notable band leaders and musicians through his music publishing companies Sun and Embassy. Get to know the Big Band era of music and swing, swing, swing!

Stop by the library to check out any of your favorites on CD and set up a Freegal account to easily Download songs (up to 3 per week) to your Smartphone.

(FREEgal – that’s right! Sing along with your favorite tunes for FREE through the Army Library program!)

AUTO REPAIRS DIAGNOSTICS OIL/FILTER/LUBE SERVICES BG SERVICES SELF HELP* AND MORE *A shop safety card is required for all self-help customers. To obtain a shop safety card you must watch the Safety Orientation video.

Building 33500, Rice Rd. | 706-791-7323

Building 29300, 30th Street (706) 791-2390 www.fortgordon.com

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GRADUATION TIME = TEST TIME! Submitted by CYSS

Becoming a High School Junior is an exciting time, as both students and parents realize just how much closer graduation has become.

However, before graduating, students must pass the GHSGT or Georgia High School Graduation Test. Students who entered high school before July 2011 and who seek a high school diploma in the state of Georgia are required to take and pass the GHSGT in four content areas: English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Students must also pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.

Georgia’s graduation tests provide valuable information for students, educators, and parents about student strengths and areas for improvement. The tests identify students who may need additional instruction in the concepts and skills required for a diploma.

Students entering the 9th grade in 2011 - 2012 and beyond will not take, and are not required to pass, the GHSGT. They are required to take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.

Students receiving Special Education Services and English Language Learners may receive appropriate standard accommodations based on the needs and specifications of their Individualized Education Program, their Individual Accommodation Plan, or their ELL Testing Participation Committee Plan.

Students with disabilities unable to participate in the state testing program, even with accommodations, are assessed with the Georgia Alternate Assessment.

Graduation tests are taken for the first time as 11th graders. The Writing Assessment takes place in the fall, and the GHSGT in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies occur in the spring of the 11th grade. Students who do not pass on the first attempt of the tests have multiple opportunities to receive additional instruction, retest, and qualify for graduation before the spring of the 12th grade.

Students who do not pass all the required tests

but have met all other graduation requirements may be eligible for a Certificate of Performance or a Special Education Diploma. Students who have left school with a Certificate of Performance or a Special Education Certificate may return to attempt the graduation test(s) again, as often as necessary to qualify for a high school diploma.

The Richmond County School System will have testing November 5-9, 2012, and also March 18-22, 2013. Graduation testing will begin in the Columbia County School System will be held November 12-16, 2012, and March 18-22, 2013. Writing assessments will be held February 27, 2013.

For more information on the Georgia High School Graduation Test, please contact CYSS School Liaison Services at (706) 7917270/4168. You may also visit the Georgia Department of Education at www.doe.k12. ga.us/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/ Assessment.

Pointes West Army Resort and Allied American University Proudly Present

(Family Friendly – G Rated)

Saturday, November 10, 2012 | Gate Opens 5:30 p.m. | Movie Begins 6:30 p.m.

Newly released family movie shown on our outdoor screen on the beach.

Complimentary popcorn, drinks and s’mores provided. And don’t miss the fabulous door prizes!

For more information, call (706) 541-1057 | www.fortgordon.com

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Oktoberfest in Review!

Fort Gordon celebrated its annual Oktoberfest October 11-14. The weather was perfect! In the spirit of Oktoberfest, we welcomed the return of Jerry Goodman and the Gootman Sauerkraut Band and the German Friendship Club. Friday night’s keg tapping kicked off the festivities and by Saturday morning, Barton Field was heaving! It was a wonderful event; thousands showed up for live entertainment, the Fall Flea Market, the BOSS Car, Truck and Bike Show and much, much more! Were you there?

October 11-14, 2012

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VETERANS

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D AY:

NOVEMBER

11,

2012

Honoring and Supporting Military Members, Families and Veterans!

The United States has a long tradition of patriotism. As citizens, we honor the service, commitment, and sometimes the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who serve our country. Our Heroes’ Tree is an opportunity for your community to recognize the significance of the selfless service of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who have served our nation in times of peace and conflict.

How

You

Can

Get

Involved

1. Create a handmade ornament honoring a service member in your family or community from a past or present war or military conflict.

2. Bring the ornament to the Woodworth Consolidated Library during the month of November where it will be placed on a tree with others.

3. Submit a story about the hero featured in your ornament to be displayed in a folder near the tree.

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OpEn 7 DAYs A WEEk

Dine with us...

Lunch buffet Mon.-Fri. • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $7.49 – All You Can Eat Building 36000, 3rd Avenue (at the Bus Travel Center) 706-792-9774/9775 706-792-9776 FAX 26 | FYI November 2012

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720 307 Chamberlain Ave. Suite 224, 155 and 172 www.gordon.army.mil/acs www.facebook.com/fortgordonacs 706-791-3579 Toll Free: 1-877-310-5741 ..............................................................................

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) 706-791-2820

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Army Family Team Building (AFTB) 706-791-2820

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Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) 706-791-3880 ...............................................................................

Christmas House* 706-791-3880

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Employment Readiness Program (ERP) 706-791-7878

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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) 706-791-4872

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Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 706-791-3648/6632 • Emergency Shelter • Emergency Transportation • Emergency Respite Care • New Parent Support • Victim Advocacy / Domestic Violence Program

Mobilization And Deployment Program 706-791-1958

EAMC Department of Social Work Service (SWS): 706-787-3656 or 5811 Domestic Violence Hotline: 706-791-STOP (7867)

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Financial Readiness 706-791-1918/8586 • Consumer Information • Personal Financial Management/ Consumer Advocacy • Army Emergency Relief (AER) • ACS Emergency Food Program

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Information And Referral Services 706-791-0792 The Information Desk operates Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Military Onesource: 1-800-342-9647 or www.militaryonesource.com • Family Outreach Center (791-5220)

• Family Readiness Group Training • Unit Service Coordinator

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Outreach 706-791-8358

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Relocation Services 706-791-4181/1922 • Welcome Center: Darling Hall, rm 172 • Lending Closet: Darling Hall, rm. 172 • Welcome CDs • Destination Information

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Soldier And Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 706-791-8777 ..............................................................................

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) 706-787-4767/1767

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*Swap And Assist Shop (Reopening Aug. 16) 706-791-3579 Hours of Operation: Thu. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. *Denotes special Fort Gordon programs pioneered at Fort Gordon.

Christmas House Open House: November 19, 10 a.m.

Bldg. 21711 Applications accepted Oct. 1-Nov. 15 Call: (706) 791-3880/3579 Email: lynn.c.harshman.civ@mail.mil Visit: www.gordon.army.mil/acs Parent to Parent, “Managing Your Stress with Yoga” November 15 Family Outreach Center, Bldg. 33512 Hosted by the Exceptional Family Member Program.

Point of contact is Ms. Rachal, (706) 791-4872.

Trees for Troops November 29, 4 p.m.

Barton Field (In conjunction with the Old Fashioned Christmas Festival) Army Family Action Plan Conference November 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES cont.

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CYSS School-Age Services & Middle School/Teen Programs Bldg. 45410, 46th St. 706-791-7575/6500

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Child Development Center Bldg. 44401, 44th St. 706-791-2701/6761

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CYSS Sports Bldg. 45410, 46th St. 706-791-5104

Youth Program Family Thanksgiving Feast November 16, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Gordon’s Conference and Catering

Child Development Center East Bldg. 290, 225 East Hospital Rd. 706-791-8707/8507

Youth members can invite their families for an awesome and delicious feast! There are prizes for family games played (best creative turkey, best centerpiece, etc.)

Child Development Center West Bldg. 18407, 537 19th St. 706-791-0732

For registered CYSS Youth members in grades 6-12 and their families only.

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CYSS / Central Registration Bldg. 28320, Lane Ave. 706-791-4455/4722

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CYSS Family Child Care Bldg. 28320 Lane Ave. 706-791-3993/4440

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CYSS GA Pre-K & Pre-K/Kindergarten Afterschool Programs Bldg. 45400, 46th St. 706-791-1306/4790

For more information on this event and program information call Darrell Butler, Assistant Director at (706) 791-7575/4446.

For registration information call Parent Central Services at (706) 791-4722.

Youth Sports and Fitness Winter Basketball Registration ends November 7.

The season starts December 2012.

or any other Youth Sport please contact Curtis Dorsey, Assistant Sports and Fitness Director at (706) 791-5104. For registration information call Parent Central Services at (706) 791-4722.

Family Child Care FCC has openings for children/youth 4 weeks-12 years • Offers a warm, comfortable family setting • Allows siblings to stay together • Allows younger and older children to learn from each other • Army Family Covenant discounts • Multi-child discount • Offers full-day, part-day or hourly options • May include 24-hour and long-term care, evening and weekend care, and care for special needs children, & newborns.

For more information on this program call (706) 791-4440/3993 or visit our FCC office at Bldg. 28320 Lane Ave. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

If you are interested in the opportunity to become a volunteer coach for Winter Basketball

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COMMUNITY SERVICES cont.

Economic Recycling Benefits and Facts • Well-run recycling programs cost less to operate than waste collection, land filling, and incineration.

Bldg. 997, 10th St. and Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-7881 The Green Corner: Recycling Benefits: The many reasons why This is where you might expect me to overwhelm you with numbers, figures and facts that are supposed to scare or guilt you into recycling because if you don’t the world will end. While it’s true that there are numerous downsides to NOT recycling, I like to focus on the positive. So let’s discuss recycling benefits.

contracts that encourage disposal companies to recycle more and dispose of less.

• The more people recycle, the cheaper it gets.

• Recycling creates 1.1 million U.S. jobs, $236 billion in gross annual sales and $37 billion in annual payrolls.

• Two years after calling recycling a $40 million drain on the city, New York City leaders realized that a redesigned, efficient recycling system could actually save the city $20 million and they have now signed a 20-year recycling contract.

• Public sector investment in local recycling programs pays great dividends by creating private sector jobs. For every job collecting recyclables, there are 26 jobs in processing the materials and manufacturing them into new products.

• Recycling helps families save money, especially in communities with pay-asyou-throw programs.

• Recycling creates four jobs for every one job created in the waste management and disposal industries.

• Well-designed programs save money.

Communities have many options available to make their programs more cost-effective, including maximizing their recycling rates, implementing payas-you-throw programs, and including incentives in waste management

• Thousands of U.S. companies have saved millions of dollars through their voluntary recycling programs.

They wouldn’t recycle if it didn’t make economic sense.

Next month we will discuss the environmental impacts.

Information supplied by: National Recycling Coalition Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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Bldg. 29300, 30th St. 706-791-2390 For information on prices and services, visit www.FortGordon.com Hours of Operation: Full Service Drop-Off: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Sat., Sun., and Holidays Self Help: Wed. - Fri. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Clean-Up Starts One Hour Prior to Closing.

There are no signing - in of vehicles during the last hour of business.

A Shop Safety Card is required for all self help customers. To obtain a safety card you must attend the Safety Orientation Class which is available during regular shop hours. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

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CONFERENCE AND CATERING SERVICES way. We encourage you to visit for a personal consultation.

Bldg. 18402, 19th St. 706-791-6780/2205 | 706-793-7636 After Duty Hours: 706-339-0827

Our team prides itself on timely and professional service, fresh creative cuisine at a location of your choice, with full service drop off.

Are you planning a celebration? We provide all the elements necessary − seasonal menus, themed décor and friendly and on-time service.

Weddings - A Day to Remember Your wedding day is one of life’s milestones.

Our experienced wedding planners will provide you with personalized service every step of the way. From concept to completion and everything in between, we specialize in bringing your wedding vision to life.

We have been creating wedding memories for over 50 years. Generations of families choose our facility for our superior service and exceptional cuisine. We make your planning simple, fun and stress free.

You will have access to our professional services and staff as well as the many talented industry professionals that provide auxiliary services such entertainment, photography, transportation, etc., all in one place. We will be there every step of the way.

We listen carefully to what is important to you. From the planning, to the day of your wedding – we will be there every step of the

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Site Selection Food & Beverage Personalized Cake Professional Staff Event Design Floral Arrangements Décor & Lighting Tabletop Entertainment Photography Videography

Celebrations - A Reason to Celebrate Gordon’s Conference and Catering is a full service resource for all of your party planning needs. No matter how big or small, your event will be one of a kind. From simple drop-off to full service catering, we have you covered. We can also provide our catering service off the installation.

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The Company Dinner Graduations Christenings Poolside Theme Parties Home for Holidays Engagement Parties Rehearsal Dinners Birthdays Family Reunions Showers

Corporate Events - A History of Success Partnering with Gordon Conference and Catering Center is the first step in insuring the success of your next important event. We understand your time is valuable, which is why we make planning and executing your event as easy and stress-free as possible; we are a winning team you can count on.

We have a long history of providing catering services at a location of your choice. We are a strong service orientated activity and you can rely on us for all your event needs.

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Meetings Annual Galas Team Building Ground Breaking New Products Holiday Parties Summer BBQ Retirement

Event Planning/Coordination Planning a party is only half the fun, but it is the key to success of any meeting, celebration or wedding. We work with you to select a

perfect site, coordinate with other services and manage the whole process. Let us be a part of your next special occasion, and you will not be disappointed.

Catering Hours: Available for catering 7 days a week.

Booking Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No appt. needed Mon-Fri: After 5 p.m. By appt. only Sat and Sun: By appt. only Location: Bldg. #18402, 19th St., Fort Gordon, GA 30905 Phone: (706) 791-6780 Fax: (706) 793-7414 Caterer: Janice Ivey Pointes West and Leitner Lake Conference Centers are available for special events, such as conferences, meetings, picnics, organizational day and more.

Holiday Events Now is the time to plan your upcoming holiday events. Make your reservations early to get the best dates and rooms. Available facilities include Gordon’s Conference and Catering two large ball rooms, which can host from 100 to 600 guest; two smaller rooms that can host up to 100 guest, 80 guest, and 50 guests. The Courtyard can host up to 150 guests; Leitner Lake and Pointes West can host up to 120 guests.

We can provide professional catering at all locations, to include bar service.

Lunch Program Daily Lunch Buffet, $8.95 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

We provide busy professionals with lunch specials every day; a generous hot and cold buffet that consists of soup, chili, 50 plus item salad bar, variety of meats, vegetables, and sides, plus dessert bar with soft-serve ice cream.

Also enjoy our beverage station that consists of tea, soft drinks and Starbucks™ coffee.

Don’t forget about our hot and cold sandwich line!

Private Rooms Available for Lunch The facility hosts a number of rooms during lunch time, for all occasions. Call (706) 7916780 and make your reservations.

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CONFERENCE AND CATERING SERVICES cont.

-Conference Center-

Lake Thurmond 6703 Washington Rd., Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1057 Catering & Conference Center Bookings: Janice Ivey janice.t.ivey.naf@mail.mil 706-791-6780/2205

Leitner Lake -Conference Center-

Located about 1.5 miles down Gibson Rd. from Range Rd. (Full map and directions on www.fortgordon.com) Catering & Conference Center Bookings: Janice Ivey janice.t.ivey.naf@mail.mil 706-791-6780/2205 Conference Center Sales: Jeffrey Starcher jeffrey.j.starcher.naf@mail.mil 706-840-8399 Located on the serene Leitner Lake and minutes from the heart of Fort Gordon, this breathtaking new facility offers multi-functional accommodations with seating for 100 guests.

The spacious deck overlooks the water, an ideal setting for pre-function receptions. Adjustable lighting and a comfortable seating area ensures

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perfect ambience for every event.

Tables and chairs are included with your room rental, and a nearly limitless array of room layouts can be arranged to suit your event’s every need.

Leitner Lake Conference Center offers a caterer for your special events located on Fort Gordon.

Gordon’s Conference & Catering Center’s most popular items are available at a reasonable cost.

If you prefer to customize a menu, the catering staff will be happy to work with you. Guests at Leitner Lake Conference Center may select independent caterers for their events at an additional fee.

We look forward to making your special event a memorable occasion. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

Events • Weddings • Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Retreats • Team Building • Reunions • Themed Events • Luncheons • Showers • Casual Events • Conventions • Birthday Parties • Retirement Parties • Anniversary • Graduation Parties • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Business Meetings • Hail & Farewells • Company or Unit Gatherings <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Schedule a viewing: Jenna Parker jennifer.e.parker@us.army.mil 706-541-1057 The holidays are full of traditions, gathering with friends and family, creating priceless memories, laughter, and of course indulging in delicious homemade foods.

The Conference Center at Pointes West Army Resort has everything you need for your next holiday gathering! Located on a beautiful point overlooking Clarks Hill Lake, our rustic 4,000 square foot conference center has distinctive charm and a laid-back atmosphere.

To accommodate you and your guests, the conference center offers seating for 120 guests, two flat-screen TVs and it is equipped with a full commercial kitchen.

Enjoy our comfy, cushioned furniture on the patio as you take in the relaxing views and peaceful atmosphere. Let Pointes West Army Resort make your holiday gatherings unforgettable!

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FORT GORDON AND MWR DINING

Sandwiches, grill & snacks Bldg. 537, Range Rd. Weekday Hours: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Weekend Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Phone: 706-791-2433 (ext. 4) Ribs, Southern Style Cooking & Seafood In Signal Towers Bldg. 29808, 506 Chamberlain Ave. Mon: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tue.-Fri.: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat.-Sun.: 12 noon-7 p.m.

Delivery: 706-910-1500/267-4700 Phone: 706-910-1500 Pick-up, Delivery or Dine-In Pizza In Alternate Escapes Recreation Center Bldg. 25722, B St. Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-12 midnight Phone: 706-863-6211

Lunch buffet, sandwiches, hot dishes & more Bldg. 18402, 19th St. Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Phone: 706-791-6780

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 267 Avenue of the States 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Phone: 706-798-3722

Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffee In Alternate Escapes Recreation Center Bldg. 25722, B St. Mon.-Thu.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun.: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Phone: 706-791-0785

Specializing in coffee & smoothies In Signal Towers Bldg. 29808, 506 Chamberlain Ave. Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

JAVA EXPRESS

CafĂŠ

Snacks, coffee & smoothies Bldg. MWR-023, Chamberlain Ave. Mon.-Thu.: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fri. & Sat.: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun.: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Phone: 706-787-3803 Grill, burgers & more In Gordon Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fri.: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sat.: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

Phone: 706-771-6907 Chinese food At the Bus Station Bldg. 36000, 3rd Ave. Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Phone: 706-792-9774

Breakfast & lunch - daily specials In Darling Hall Bldg. 33720, Chamberlain Ave. Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Phone: 706-790-5505

Mexican food In The Courtyard Bldg. 36708, Brainard Ave. Sun.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Delivery Available (Mon.-Sat.: 5-9 p.m.)

Phone: 706-910-1044

For more information on MWR dining facilities, pick up our monthly Dining Guide!

Available at most MWR facilities

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SPORTS, RECREATION & LEISURE

BOSS Headquarters Bldg. 19730, Barnes Ave. 706-791-3025 BOSS Uptown VA veteran’s day visit November 11 BOSS Block Party (Date TBA)

10 Large screen TVs with satellite!

Movies – Everyday, all day long.

Choose from over 150 movies, including new releases! Wednesdays – ladies choice, chickflick and action movies.

Bldg. 36200, 36th St. 706-771-0089 BLUE MAN GROUP - Now More Wow! Blue Man Group has taken their indescribable live celebration of art, technology, and music to a whole new level. Forget what you know – that was then, this is WOW! Military Discount: $44 Adult Tickets. Call Aladdin Travel for more information.

Disney Military Salute Promotion Promotion has been extended to September 2013! Call Aladdin Travel for details.

Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Eat at the Java Escape – Hot wings, chicken tenders, club sandwich, BBQ and our HUGE fish sandwich with side and a drink!

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Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave. 706-793-8552 Upcoming Shows:

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Courtyard Outdoor Pool: Bldg. 36707, Brainard Ave. 706-791-8053 Indoor Pool: Bldg. 21608, Barnes Ave. 706-791-3034 Courtyard Outdoor Pool is closed for the season, and will re-open in May, 2013 Indoor Pool Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 6 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4-6:30 p.m. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Harvey, by Mary Chase Show Dates: Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 & Dec. 1 When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-halffoot rabbit, to guests at a society party, his sister, Veta, has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter, Myrtle Mae, and their family from future embarrassment. Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood’s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also! This laugh-filled Pulitzer Prize winning comedy is an all-time classic!

Bldg. 25722, B St. 706-791-0785

A celebrated success... Full of charm and hilarity, this play has become one of the most successful and popular plays ever produced on Broadway or off!

DJ – Every Friday night 7-10 p.m.

Jukebox with all the new releases!

For more shows and upcomming auditions, please visit www.fortgordon.com/theatre.php

Guitar Hero – Two guitars, microphone, three song disks. Play every day!

X-box 360 – Many games to choose from, four controllers available, sign-up required.

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Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. 706-791-5078 Recreational Shooting at Range 14 Pistol and Rifle Range November 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

November 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wed., Thu. and Fri.: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $9 per person, $4 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16.

BMG Machine Gun “Fun Shoot” at Range 16 November 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Come out and see vintage WWI to modern .50 caliber machine guns and automatic firearms. This activity is open to registered class III automatic firearms owners.

Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave. 706-791-2647 getoutdoorsgordon@fortgordon.com 706-791-2556 Rent kayaks, canoes and bikes through Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex at Range 14. (706) 791-5078.

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Massage Therapy at Gordon Fitness Center and Gym 6 • Therapeutic Back Massage • Relaxation Massage • Wednesday Special • Spa Treatments Call for prices and times Hours of Operation: Mon.-Fri.: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Participants must pre-register with Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation. Open to all ID cardholders and their guests for viewing.

Turkey Shoot at Range 14 November 17, 1-4 p.m.

Open to the public, ages 12 and over. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Bring your own shotgun (12, 16 or 20 gauge). We will supply all shotgun shells for this event. $3.00 a round for all participants; call Outdoor Recreation for further details at (706) 7915078/3317, cell (706) 833-2834.

Bass Fishing Tournament at Butler Reservoir November 18, Daylight-Noon Open to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a Fort Gordon fishing license guest permit (available at registration). $20.00 per person, $10.00 FGSC members with a $5.00 Big Fish Pot, $100.00 awarded to first place; $50.00 to second place.

Hunter Education Course Online Review course: November 14, 6-8 p.m. at the EAMC 1st floor auditorium.

Hunters wishing to hunt on Fort Gordon must have a valid Hunter Safety Card. The online training is available at www.beasafehunter.org.

Bldg. 537, Range Rd. www.gordonlakesgolf.com 706-791-2433 You can now make tee times online For tee times, email: • william.fumai.naf@mail.mil • dallas.m.cooke.naf@mail.mil • amanda.l.perry22.naf@mail.mil Tee times are taken four days in advance.

Thanksgiving Day November 22 On behalf of all the staff members here at Gordon Lakes, we wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Gordon Lakes Golf Club will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Opening hours are 7 a.m.2 p.m. We ask that all carts and pull carts be returned to the cart barn by 4 p.m., thus giving

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Thank you!

$50 per player - includes green fees, cart fees, dinner and range balls.

Reservations for 2013 Golf Tournaments The time to set up your 2013 spring golf tournaments is now! Golf tournaments average 90 a year − Fridays and Saturdays go fast! Please contact Bill Fumai at (706) 7912433 to book your event up today!

Registration and cocktails: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner: 6 p.m.

Tournament: 7 p.m.

Golf Shop Merchandise Be on the look-out for new arrivals in the Pro Shop!

Annual Ping/Regions Cup Tournament Results Thank you to all who played in our Annual Ping/Regions Cup Golf Tournament! The tournament was a great success and we look forward to 2013.

Listed below are the winners of each flight:

New College School Golf Bags are now here!

Great winter items from Ahead Golf, Divots, Sun Mountain Sports, Nike Golf and Taylor Made.

Championship Flight: Brad Davis

Need a special gift for the upcoming holiday season? We do special orders! (Special orders take 7-10 business days to process.)

Senior Championship Flight: Tripp Kuhlke

1st Flight: Brad Eskeirka 2nd Flight: Herman Belton 1st Flight: Mike Jackson

Golf Memberships Join the #1 Army golf club as voted by the PGA of America!

Hook an IET Soldier on Golf!

Saturdays November 3, 10 and 17 FREE one-hour golf clinic for all IET Soldiers at Gordon Lakes Golf Club Driving Range and Chipping Greens

Now is the perfect time to become a member!

Receive discounted membership pricing on range balls; cart rides; merchandise; green fees; cart fees; tournament entry fees and expedited tee times.

FREE introduction into the game of golf: Soldiers will be picked up at the 15th Signal Brigade HQ starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays listed above for FREE one-hour golf lessons beginning at 10 a.m.

Enjoy the latest technology with our new Visage GPS system; exact yardage to the pin, hole by hole playing tips and players can order food and beverages from anywhere on the course.

Clubs and balls will be provided and lessons will be conducted by our PGA Staff. After the lesson, Soldiers will have the opportunity to play nine holes of golf with clubs and a cart for $20 per person.

Gordon Lakes CSRA Lady Members The CSRA Women’s Golf Association completed their 50th year of competition. For the second year, the overall gross champions were the Gordon Lakes Ladies Golf Team. Team play is a year-long event during which member clubs of the CSRA WGA play three-team fourball matches against other clubs.

The Ladies Golf Association is affiliated with the local CSRA. The Association is open to civilians and military, encouraging ladies of all skill levels to compete in various tournaments on local public and private courses in the area at modest rates. The Ladies Golf Association plays every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. and welcomes all lady golfers to join for fun and competition.

9-Hole Night Golf Scramble Golf Tournament Come enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. Gordon Lakes Golf Club, AUSA and ACS will host a nine-hole night golf event. All proceeds will be awarded to the Christmas House.

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Those who choose to not play will be transported back to HQ Building after clinic is completed.

Soldiers playing nine holes will be transported back to HQ Building no later than 1 p.m.

Soldiers must register by 10 am on the preceding Thursdays. Proper golf attire is a must; no cut off shorts, jeans or hard soled shoes (tennis shoes are recommended.) Collared shirts are recommended but not necessary, tee shirts – except plain white – are allowed.

Masters Week Tee Times Gordon Lakes Golf Club will be accepting tee times for Masters Week starting January 1, 2013. Tee times will fill up quickly. Masters Week is April 8−14. Don’t miss out on a great week of golf! Watch for a special announcement for our 2013 Masters Monday PGA Tour Star.

Golf Lessons Now is the perfect time to take some golf lessons from our PGA Instructor Dallas Cooke.

Dallas is PGA certified and has been teaching the game of golf for over ten years.

Individual Lesson:................................... $40 3-Series Lesson Package:........................ $100 5-Series Lesson Package:........................ $150 All lessons are 45 minutes.

To sign up, call Dallas at 706-831-4654 Gordon Lakes Senior Dogfight Tuesdays and Thursdays Must be 55 or older to be a member – valid handicap required.

For more information, please visit the website: www.bellsouthpwp.net/l/a/larryoham12/ SeniorDogFight.htm Please check our information center in the clubhouse for upcoming tournaments and events.

Bogey’s Grill Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sat. and Sun.: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thu.: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sun.: 6:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. 706-791-3446 This Month at Gordon Lanes!

• FREE UFC Fight Pay per view event at Kegler’s Bar, November 17, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

• Dollar Days Every Monday in November, 1-11 p.m. $1 per game; $1 shoe rental; $1 hotdogs; $1 sodas and $1 French fries.

• Xtreme Cosmic Bowling Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

• Bowlopolis Birthday Parties You supply the kids and the cake; we do the rest!

• Wild Wednesdays 5-11 p.m. $1.50 per game and $1.50 shoe rental.

• Thanksgiving Day Special 2-11 p.m., $2.50 per game and $2.50 shoe rental.

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Youth Horse Camp Reservation book is now open for fall, winter, spring and summer 2012/2013.

Hilltop Riding Stable’s 2012/13 event calendars are out. Come by to pick one up.

• 100% ID check with all equine activities • Closed shoes are required for all equine activities • This facility will close with the heat index at 101˚F, or at times of thunder and lightning.

Plan your next bowling party at Gordon Lanes • Birthday Parties • Church Groups • Military Functions • Family Reunions If it’s NOT listed above, we probably can do that too! We welcome groups from 10-150.

Full line Snack Bar • Bar • Pro Shop • Arcade Games Pro Shop Massive inventory close out! Sale, sale, sale!

Closed on Thanksgiving Hilltop Riding Stables will be closed November 22 for Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen for business November 23 at 9 a.m. for regular programming.

FREE UFC Fight (Pay per view event) at Kegler’s Bar! November 17, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Check out our new 80” flat-screen TV! We have the NFL package! Come watch your favorite games!

Holiday Gift Certificates Now on sale! Stop by to pick up yours today.

Kegler’s has 18 TVs and your favorite beverages; come in with friends and unwind.

Kegler’s Café Great food at a fair price!

24-Number Bingo Great entertainment! Win up to $4,000!

Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

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Riding Lessons Slots are available for Wednesdays and Fridays.

Age 7 and up. Call during business hours for more information Family Fun Days November 17, 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Trail rides, age 7 and up. Child pay full price and parent pays half price!

Please arrive 40 minutes before the ride time.

All rides go out at appointed times.

Boarding $300 per month – openings available Trail Day Use Sun.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

For privately owned horses. $10 per day, per horse with Coggins.

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Single Day Youth Horse Camps November 20, 21 & 23 We welcome youth ages 7-13. Please call two weeks in advance for reservation.

Facility Rental Hilltop offers a unique and beautiful location for your office gatherings, birthday parties, reunions and more! Call and discover how we can help you!

Kegler’s Bar

Hours of Operation: Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mon.-Tue., Closed

Open Riding No reservations required for weekend riding − first come, first served.

See our web site for riding times.

Week day riding is at 11 a.m. with a 24-hour reservation.

Please arrive 40 minutes before the ride time.

At Lake Thurmond P.O. Box 67, Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1057 Do You Have What it Takes?

Are you ready for a challenge? Pointes West Army Resort has your next adventure! The High Ropes Confidence Courses at Pointes West include a variety of obstacles high above the ground that will test you physically as well as mentally.

The Odyssey II course is a great team building apparatus. The climb up the initial rope netting will definitely set your mind for the course to come. A facilitator will design a program that caters specifically to your group’s needs. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will end with an exhilarating zip line ride down; each team member will have a boost in confidence and a high sense of accomplishment.

The Alpine Tower II is a thrilling way to test the strength and courage of your group members. The course starts with a slight and gradual incline and challenges each individual’s strength and trust.

Pointes West Confidence Courses are great for unit functions, birthday parties, or corporate team building.

• The confidence course is geared for groups only.

• Reservations must be made two weeks in advance.

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• Confidence courses will be made available for groups up to 24 participants.

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Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd. 706-791-7323 FREE REFERENCE/RESEARCH CLASSES To sign up, call 706-791-2449 or email David White at david.l.white42.naf@mail.mil •

Woodworth Library Catalog (GLIS) November 5, 15 & 28 Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs and more.

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Academic OneFILE November 1 & 19 Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources.

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History Reference Center November 7, 14 & 26 Discover the many features in this database of American and World History.

E-Book Readers Demo November 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Additional class available 6-6:30 p.m.)

Come learn how to download E-books from AKO for your Nook or Kindle.

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Small Engine Repair Center November 12 & 29 Thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines and their supporting components.

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HeritageQuest Online November 8 & 21 Unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s.

Class times: 12-12:30 p.m. and 4-4:30 p.m.

After School Story Time* Wednesday, November 13, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Join us for stories and crafts for school-age children ages 5-11 every other Tuesday at 4 p.m. starting November 13.

Pre-School Story Hour: Pop Open a Good Book!* Every Wednesday thru 10 April 2013, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Parents: Woodworth Consolidated Library warmly welcomes you and your children to participate in our Pre-school Story Hour. A series of fun and encouraging educational activities are planned for children ages 2-5.

Please join us in motivating our newest readers!

Our Heroes Tree: Honoring and Supporting Military Members, Families and Veterans the Month of November!* Create a handmade ornament honoring a service member in your family or community from a past or present war or military conflict.

Bring the ornament to the Woodworth Consolidated Library during the month of November where it will be placed on a tree with others. Submit a story about the hero featured in your ornament to be displayed in a folder near the tree.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)* One day I’d like to write a novel... Start at the Library! NanoWrimo is a hands-on writing adventure where everyday people, all around the world, bash out a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. No judges or entry fees. Just a whole lot of fun! The Woodworth Consolidated Library will have a display and supporting materials up in the month of November to promote NaNoWriMo! For more info, visit www.nanowrimo.org.

Between the Lines: Families with Deployed Soldiers; Record a Classic Children’s Story and Receive a Free Book!

Between the Lines is a FREE program that allows Fort Gordon Families with deployed Soldiers to record children or parent(s) reading favorite children’s books. The recorded DVD and selected book will be given to participating families as a gift to share the joy of learning, stay in-touch during long deployments, and record precious memories.

On-going via appointment: while supplies last! To sign up, call (706) 791-2449, visit the Reference Desk, or email susanna.r.joyner. naf@mail.mil.

Music in the Library Enjoy music in the library and learn more about different genres and points of interest in history. Check out books, CDs, or downloads for all your favorites! This month the library will feature BIG BAND! eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies and eMusic Download your favorites free by registering with your I.D. card at the library, and then create a My Account at: http://mylibraryus. fmwr.net/search~S25 Login: to your ‘My Account’ and select ‘Free Downloads’.

Find event flyers, online catalog, how-to guides, and more at the Library’s website: gordon.army. mil/library

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OTHER SERVICES Family and MWR ADMINISTRATION:

Miscellaneous:

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Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Rm. 382, Bldg. 33720 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-4140

Army Volunteer Corps Rm. 169, Bldg. 33720 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3880

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FYI Advertising Sales Rm. 337, Bldg. 33720 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3912 ...............................................................................

FYI Creative Director 706-791-3218 ...............................................................................

FYI Editorial 706-791-6234 ...............................................................................

For a complete list of DFMWR key personnel, visit www.fortgordon.com/staff.php

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Commissary Bldg. 37200, 3rd Ave. By-Pass 706-791-3718

GET CONNECTED!

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Fort Gordon Bus Company Bldg. 36200, 36th St. 706-793-0026 ...............................................................................

Texting

Fort Gordon Housing Office 706-791-5116/7067/9658

Information about upcoming events are available through our free and easy texting service.

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Fort Gordon Community Credit Union Bldg. 36305, Avenue of the States 706-793-0012

Text “MWR” to 70720 to subscribe!

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official Travel Rm. 117, Bldg. 33720 Chamberlain Ave. 706-798-0990

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Gym #3 Bldg. 25510, Brainard Ave. 706-791-2864

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Gym #5 Bldg. 25713, 27th St. 706-791-7370

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Gym #6 – Fitness Center Bldg. 21713, 21st St. 706-791-2947

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Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Bldg. 29719, Barnes Ave. 706-791-1142

ID Card Section/DEERS Office Appointments available by phone Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720 www.gordon.army.mil/MPD/deers.htm 706- 791-1927/1930 ...............................................................................

Fort Gordon MWR:

www.facebook.com/FortGordonMWR

FYI Magazine:

Military Police Station 706-791-4380/4537

www.facebook.com/FYIMagazine

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Fort Gordon Garrison Town Hall Meetings:

NAF Civilian Personnel Office 706-791-6382 ...............................................................................

www.facebook.com/ftgordonga

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 706-791-3148 ...............................................................................

Post Information 706-791-0110 ...............................................................................

Public Affairs Office (PAO) Bldg. 29801, Nelson Hall, 520 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-7003 ...............................................................................

PX Bldg. 38200 706-793-7171 ...............................................................................

Signal Museum Signal Towers, Bldg. 29808 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3856 ...............................................................................

Veterinary Services Bldg. 500, Range Rd. 706-787-7375/3815

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The Biggest (Pet) Loser!

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 42% of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. Sadly, where humans go, pets often follow and indeed that appears to be the case in mammals ranging from rats and mice to our trusty dogs and less trusty cats.

The Fort Gordon Vet Clinic is aiming to tackle this problem by introducing a new weight control program and weight loss contest; The Pet Biggest Loser provides owners with the chance to help their pet in safely losing harmful excess weight. Registration costs $15 and participants will receive weight coaching by a certified weight coach, a diet plan and an exercise plan. The “biggest loser” will receive some fabulous prizes! The Grand Prize is dental cleaning valued at $200! Second place wins an annual exam with vaccinations valued at $150 and third place wins free blood work valued at $90!

Obese cats are welcome, though dogs are likely more suited to the active nature of the program.

To determine whether the animal qualifies to compete, the clinic will provide a rating based on a body condition score chart. Dr. Holly Landes explained to me that a healthy pet would score at around 4 or 5; the clinic is looking for furry friends that would score around 8 or a 9. These animals are at most risk of the adverse side-effects related to obesity: increased anesthetic risk; cardiovascular disease and arthritis.

Participation is truly the name of the game; actively engaging pets and their owners is vital to the success of the program. Monthly weigh-ins as well as organized pet “activity days” will be offered at which time dogs and their owners will enjoy various activities, such as mile-long walks.

And while the aim is to lose weight, the point is not to starve your pet, but make healthy adjustments to improve their quality of life.

Saturday | November 17 | 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Gordon’s Conference & Catering | North Ball Room | North Wing 19th Street, Fort Gordon, GA Presented by AAFES and the Directorate of Family and MWR Featuring an Extensive Selection of Wines Food to complement the wine tasting, live music and door prizes Ticket Prices: Active-Duty/Spouses | $20 Advance | $25 Day Of DoD/Retirees/Civilians | $25 Advance | $30 Day Of Designated Drivers | $20 Buy your tickets at MWR Marketing, Gordon’s Conference & Catering, PX, PXtra and Class VI 706-791-6780/2205 | www.fortgordon.com Civilians Welcome • Must be 21 or older

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For more information on the program, contact the Fort Gordon Vet Clinic at (706) 787-3815.

Molly Swift, Editor

To be thankful is the name of the game − and not just for the month of Thanksgiving. Though it isn’t always easy, we should be grateful for what we have and for what we all do; life is often filled with challenges, but we at Fort Gordon have strong ties that bind and a supportive community.

The Fort Gordon community comprises numerous individuals – service members and civilians – all working toward a common cause; to provide security for our nation and for one another. Who are these people? The ones who sacrifice so much for what may, at times, seem to be so little? We feature some of them on the following pages; a firefighter, volunteer coordinator and a CYSS child care provider. They are among the people who transform “giving” into a career and we feel they deserve to be acknowledged and thanked for giving every day.

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Carolyn Bradley is a part-time CPA with Child, Youth and School Service at the CDC East. Employed at Fort Gordon for four years, Carolyn has had over 20 years of experience working with children.

“I feel a love for the kids and working with the parents; they always tell me I have a gift. I just love working with the kids. Let me miss a day and the parents have a fit. I love it! Working for so long with children – I’ve worked with Head Start, Montessori and CYSS – you have to be driven by love! It’s a gift I have and I just love the kids. They are awesome!”

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Vito Gallo, a first-generation Italian-American, proudly served in the Air Force for four years before becoming a Firefighter. He was named “Firefighter of the Year, 2011” − a career he has now enjoyed for 11 years.

“Being a Department of Defense Firefighter has enlightened my life on many levels. I truly enjoy providing a service to all members of the installation while ensuring those members who are deploying that their loved ones are safe back home.

It is a true honor and privilege to serve our military and civilian members; I would not trade it for a minute. My firefighter brothers are the greatest group of people I have ever had the privilege working with. They are the reason I have been so successful in my career.”

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Lynn Harshman is the ACS Volunteer Coordinator for Family and MWR. In the coming weeks, her life will be filled with Christmas House and the Trees for Troops program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, volunteering has been a pathway to career exploration. I have discovered a lot about myself; where my strengths are as well as my weaknesses. I will remain eternally grateful for the doors that were opened to me as a volunteer, for the experiences that I never would have sought for myself, and for the opportunity to meet and work alongside people from different walks-of-life, cultures, and ages.â&#x20AC;?

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Tribute to the Fallen

Each year, the Marines of Fort Gordon and the surrounding Augusta community honor their fallen service members with a non-stop run around Barton Field, running a mile for every Marine and Corpsman who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving as part of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The tribute begins October 28th with a brief ceremony in which the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment orders 21 rounds to be delivered to the firing detail that will be formed on November 8th. As each runner completes their lap, the rounds will be passed on.

The final lap will be run by all who participated in the event, as well as other service members, volunteers and members of the community.

The run is one of the most phenomenal displays of commemoration that exists - each runner faces the elements, regardless of weather, while carrying the rounds in the name of their fallen brothers and sisters.

All are welcome to run alongside the runners at any given time; a Marine or Sailor will be running on the track 24 hours a day for the entire nine-day duration.

Join them in the final ceremony when the rounds are handed over to the firing detail and a 21-gun salute is rendered followed by the playing of taps and the singing of the Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hymn. POC for this event is SSgt Leugers, (706) 791-8887.

Semper Fi.

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A Molly Swift, Editor

Generally – and I have to be general here – Thanksgiving, Christmas and other seasonal holidays yield fantastically massive dining experiences, some of which you will be responsible for creating. That’s right – you will have to decide on a menu, buy the ingredients, spend time preparing the food and finally endure many frantic hours in the kitchen before a group of family members devour your work inside of half an hour.

How do you do it? Well…

Rev It Up

Safety First

It’s up to you whether the experience is forgettable or the most enjoyable ever!

Roasting a bird requires some know-how; if anything to ensure the safety of those eating it, as well as for flavor! If you are doing turkey, follow these guidelines and you will at least avoid serving any food-borne illnesses to your guests. Remember to always use a meat thermometer to gauge doneness – it can mean the difference between done and visiting the bathroom frequently.

Thanksgiving dinner traditionally consists of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing (also known as dressing), green bean casserole, dinner rolls, yams or sweet potatoes, corn and cranberries of some sort. For dessert, pumpkin pie and/or a fruit pie such as apple or cherry is standard and often sparkling cider is available to drink. Christmas dinner is a similar affair, though for some a ham is preferable to a turkey.

To be responsible for the planning and execution large feasts may sound overwhelming, but generation after generation reproduces this tradition of mass gorging and they survive the experience, right? We’re here to tell you it’s the twists you put on tradition that make the difference; don’t be afraid and don’t be afraid to change things up! Here are some tips and recipes to help you cook a feast nobody will forget!

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For a turkey stuffed with dressing, use the meat thermometer to check the temperature of the dressing. The center of the dressing inside the bird (or in a separate baking dish) must reach a temperature of 165 degrees F. For an unstuffed turkey, stick the meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh. Roast the turkey until the meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F. This chart will help you determine approximately how long to roast stuffed and unstuffed turkey.

Roasting times are for an oven preheated to 325ºF. (*source, http://homecooking.about.com/ library/archive/blturkey7.htm)

Unique Spins One of the sure-fire ways to wow your guests is in the table settings. Sure, we’ve all endured paper towels as napkins, slopping food on paper plates and whatever utensils we could grab as serving spoons, but really it doesn’t have to be this way! With some careful planning, and some inspiring images to go by, you can create a stunning setting for your dinner. Think outside the box!

Approximate Roasting Times for Stuffed Turkey Turkey Weight

Hours

6 to 8 pounds

3 to 3-1/2 hours

8 to 12 pounds

3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours

12 to 16 pounds

4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours

16 to 20 pounds

5-1/2 to 6 hours

20 to 24 pounds

6 to 6-1/2 hours

Approximate Roasting Times for Unstuffed Turkey Turkey Weight

Hours

6 to 8 pounds

2-1/2 to 3 hours

8 to 12 pounds

3 to 4 hours

12 to 16 pounds

4 to 5 hours

16 to 20 pounds

5 to 5-1/2 hours

20 to 24 pounds

5-1/2 to 6 hours

In Georgia, we are lucky to have milder weather in fall and winter, which means dining al fresco is an option. Create your own tabletop dĂŠcor with branches of greenery, splashes of red berries or a simple fresh fruit theme.

Come up with beautiful place settings. I love this leaf concept - simple and seasonal. Just as it should be!

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a kid to enjoy cute Thanksgiving candies and desserts.

Like this Oreo cookie turkey, or marshmallow and cookie pilgrim hats.

Candles always make any table look special, but do keep in mind the practicality of mixing lots of people and flames. A simple alternative is a couple of tea light lanterns or even some holiday topiaries.

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A Few Recipes (to help you on your way…)

Toffee-Pumpkin Cheesecake

Slightly adapted from Betty Crocker and Our Best Bites Ingredients: • 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (just short of 2 sleeves) • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted • 2 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 5 eggs, at room temperature • 1 bag toffee bits • 1 15-oz can pumpkin (or use homemade, it’s 1 3/4 cup) • 3/4 cup whipping cream • 2/3 cups sugar

• • • •

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie seasoning 1/8 teaspoons salt Cool Whip or sweetened whipped cream for topping

Heat oven to 300º. Spray a 9 or 10” spring form pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix crumbs and butter. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in two of the eggs.

Stir in one cup of the toffee bits. Spread over crust. Clean out your bowl (or by all means grab another one.)

Mix pumpkin, whipping cream, 2/3 cup sugar, the cinnamon, pumpkin pie seasoning, salt and remaining three eggs just until blended. Slowly and carefully spoon over cheesecake layer.

Bake for two hours or until edge of cheesecake is set at least two inches from edge of pan but center still jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes. Run spatula around edge of pan. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate six hours or overnight. Run spatula around edge of pan; remove side of pan. Pipe whipped topping or whipped cream around edges of cheesecake; sprinkle with remaining toffee bits.

Dijon-Braised Brussels Sprouts

Ginger Punch

Serves four as a side dish

Ingredients: • 1 ½ cups Water • ¼ cup Sugar • ¼ cup Honey • 3 tablespoons grated Ginger • 1 (6 oz) can frozen Pineapple Juice • 1 (6 oz) can frozen Orange Juice • 1/2 Lemon Juice

Provided by Jenifer Immer

Adopted from the Smitten Kitchen

Ingredients: • 1 pound Brussels sprouts • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • Salt • Freshly ground black pepper • ½ cup dry white wine • 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) • 2 to 3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons heavy cream • 1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard (or

more to taste) • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)

In a large bowl, prepare pineapple and orange juice according to instructions.

Add lemon juice and stir.

Trim sprouts and halve lengthwise. In a large, heavy 12-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over moderate heat. Arrange halved sprouts in skillet, cut sides down, in one layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook sprouts, without turning until undersides are golden brown, about five minutes. [If your sprouts don’t fit in one layer, don’t fret! Brown them in batches, then add them all back to the pan, spreading them as flat as possible, before continuing with the shallots, wine, etc.]

In a large saucepan combine water, sugar, honey and ginger. Bring just to boiling. Remove from heat and strain over juice mixture. Stir thoroughly and pour into container. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Add the shallots, wine and stock and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low (for a gentle simmer), cover the pot with a lid (foil works too, if your skillet lacks a lid) and cook the sprouts until they are tender and can be pierced easily with the tip of a paring knife, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the lid, and scoop out Brussels (leaving the sauce behind). Add cream and simmer for two to three minutes, until slightly thickened. Whisk in mustard. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as necessary with more salt, pepper or Dijon. Pour sauce over Brussels, sprinkle with parsley, if using, and serve immediately.

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If you are cooking Chitterlings… buy a new bucket. Although they are pre-cleaned, be sure to look through the chitterlings, cleaning any missed dirt. Let them soak in clean water in the bucket for an hour. Cook chitterlings outside of the home. Using a burner/camp stove, cook in a 5qt pot for at least four hours. Immediately clean all areas that were used for cleaning and cooking with hot water and bleach. Caution: the smell is the worst, but they taste sooooo yummy with hot sauce!

Dressing

Provided by Jenifer Immer Ingredients: • 1 (1lb) loaf White Bread or 1 lb Bag Pepperidge Farm Dried Stuffing Cubes • 9.6 oz Jimmy Dean Precooked Hearty Sausage Crumbles (pre-cooked) • .5 oz flakes Dried Celery • 1/4 cup Onion • 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter • 2 Eggs • 1 cup Chicken Broth • 1/2 teaspoon Rubbed Sage • 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon Thyme • 1/4 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning

Three days prior, if using fresh white bread, tear bread into small chunks and place in a large, uncovered bowl. Every few hours, toss chunks so bread on bottom can stale.

Dice onion. Beat eggs well.

Toss the bread cubes and sausage. Pour egg over bread mixture, kneading and distributing as evenly as possible. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, sauté celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in broth and seasonings. Mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Knead in to ensure all bread is saturated. Do NOT over knead.

Preheat oven to 325º.

Grease a baking pan and transfer mixture. Cover and cook for 1.25 hours. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes.

Tips (From those who know)

Don’t get caught up with the idea of perfection! Have fun – it will make everything more enjoyable and everyone more relaxed!

When making mashed potatoes, never over-beat or use a food processor. You will end up with glue.

Do not use the microwave oven for cooking whole, stuffed turkey – or any kind of poultry. Poultry bones and density of the stuffing (dressing) prevent even and thorough cooking!

Get the whole family involved! If you don’t have family, ask your friends. Create memories and be thankful for the time you’re spending with them.

Have lots of cooking spray on hand! It helps with cooking and the ridiculous amount of dishes you’ll be cleaning.

Prep. Prep. Prep.

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Thanksgiving Tradition Food, Family and Football!

Jennifer Wellman

The days are shorter, the nights are longer, the air conditioner has been given a well-deserved rest, the smell of wood burning fireplaces fills the air, both football and hockey seasons are in full swing, and before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here!

Many different things come to mind when we think of Thanksgiving, such as celebrating with family and friends, traditions, food, football, parades, travelling, shopping on Black Friday, and most importantly, remembering all that we have to be thankful for. All of us have our own unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving. Every year, in addition to hosting our local friends and the family members who visit from out of town, my husband and I invite his Soldiers who were unable to travel home over for the day. We always have a great time cooking the huge feast, watching football, making new connections, and just enjoying the company of others.

One final note as we all gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day; let us not forget the men and women in our military who are deployed overseas during this time. Many of them will not get to have a big Thanksgiving meal and enjoy the simple pleasures of this holiday. I am incredibly thankful for all of you, and pray for your safe return home!

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cultureshock Native American Crystal Tyson, MWR Staff Writer

Below are some things you can do to expand your cultural awareness: Experience: One weekend, take a visit to Cherokee, NC (a five hour drive) where you can fish, game, and experience an actual village of the 1760’s Cherokee tribe. There are hiking areas, children crafts and much more. It’s a beautiful place to learn more about a beautiful culture.

Being on a military installation allows us the opportunity to experience many different cultures.

This month we focus on the Native American community. Next month’s focus is Eskimo community.

According to the 2010 census, Native Americans – or American Indians – make up 1.7% of the U.S. population. Some of the different tribes include: Cherokee, Mexican American Indian, Chippewa, Sioux, Choctaw, Apache, Lumbee, Pueblo, and Creek. Augusta has its own Native American history. The northern part of the Savannah River located in Augusta was used

by Native Americans as a place to cross and trade. There has been pottery and weapons of the Native Americans found deep in the river.

Cinema: I am stuck between a few movies for this month. Thunderheart (1992), The Sunchaser (1996), The Doe Boy (2001) and Windtalkers (2002) are awesome movies to watch. Of course, you can never go wrong with The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Dances with Wolves (1990).

Cook: Fried Squash Bread 1 cup corn meal, two summer squash – diced, 1 egg, 2 oz. water, 1/4 cup buttermilk Cook squash in water until soft; leave 3/4 c. water in pot. Combine other ingredients with squash and water; mix together. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Education: Did you know that there are many grants and scholarships open for Native American students? Most of them require you to be at least ¼ Native American.

Learn: Is there any Native American ancestry in your family? Ask questions about your family and get a family tree going. Maiden names are important. Go back as far as you can and investigate all information given. Once you do this, you can go to www.genealogy.com to begin the process of a family tree. It is free and very helpful. (Once you get to a certain point, you may have to pay for the research but go as far as you can before then!)

*You can go to Indians.org to find out more information on how to discover your ancestry.*

Have a suggestion for our next Culture Shock?

Email crystal.l.tyson.naf@mail.mil

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fromthe bookshelf Susanna Joyner, Director, Woodworth Consolidated Library

Army Library Program, FREE Online Audio, eBooks, and Movies!!

Did you know your Army Library Program provides free and easy online access to thousands of books, audio books, music, and movies? For kids, adults, school, and leisure – that’s right, it’s free and convenient – and the title selection is immense!

Check out for free download to Kindle, Nook, or other electronic devices. Registering with your I.D. card at the library then create a My Account at: http://mylibraryus.fmwr.net/search~S25. Login to your My Account and select:

Movie: The Last of the Mohicans, 1992, Directed by: Michael Mann, Rated: PG-13 This is an easy favorite for both men and women, and an EXCELLENT choice for a lazy Thanksgiving weekend! Set during the French and Indian War and based on the classic by James Fenimore Cooper, The Last of the Mohicans is earthy, romantic, violent, and tragic. On an interesting trivia note, the movie was filmed in the North Carolina Appalachian mountains, and for authenticity, Daniel Day Lewis underwent extensive rustic survival training including mastering the use of a long rifle. Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Wes Studi, Russell Means, Eric Schwieg, Steve Waddington, and Jodhi May are perfectly cast, the cinematography stunning, and the music haunting.

Books, movies, CDs and more are available for free check-out to Service Members & DOD Civilians at Woodworth Consolidated Library, 549 Rice Road, Building 33500, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 For more information, call: (706) 791-7323 or visit our website at www.gordon.army.mil/library

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In Other News Statistics show that we are more likely to skim through an article than to read every word.

Typically, we’ll read about 100 words or less, and that’s only if the title is captivating enough to keep our attention. Why is this? Have we become uninterested in learning new things or gaining new information? Could this be a result of our digital environment and all the distractions of text, emails, notifications and the like that come along with it? This loss of interest may appear to be a bad thing, but there’s a positive side to this. Our digital environment is moving us towards a method of sharing information that is more in tune with our natural psyche.

We live in a fast-pace environment with tons of ads, articles, and information fighting for attention each and every day. As a result, our attention has become apathetic (much like a tolerance of blood and gore that’s realized after watching far too many horror films.) We need something engaging to keep our attention; otherwise we’ll skip right over it. This is especially true when reading online; it’s hard to stay focused when the ads are beckoning you to “Click Here to Win!,” when another email pops into your inbox, or when your mind trails off to something else you wanted to search for on the internet.

Because of this, publishers and advertisers are revamping the way they present information.

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Statistics show that we are more likely to skim through an article than to read every word.

Typically, we’ll read about 100 words or less, and that’s only if the title is captivating enough to keep our attention. Why is this? Have we become uninterested in learning new things or gaining new information? Could this be a result of our digital environment and all the distractions of text, emails, notifications and the like that come along with it? This loss of interest may appear to be a bad thing, but there’s a positive side to this. Our digital environment is moving us towards a method of sharing information that is more in tune with our natural psyche.

We live in a fast-pace environment with tons of ads, articles, and information fighting for attention each and every day. As a result, our attention has become apathetic (much like a tolerance of blood and gore that’s realized after watching far too many horror films.) We need something engaging to keep our attention; otherwise we’ll skip right over it. This is especially true when reading online; it’s hard to stay focused when the ads are beckoning you to “Click Here to Win!,” when another email pops into your inbox, or when your mind trails off to something else you wanted to search for on the internet. Because of this, publishers and advertisers are revamping the way they present information. If you look at many of the top-selling magazines or popular websites today you’ll find that they are full of strategically-placed imagery, infographics,

attractive typography and beautiful color combinations. Some designers have this down to a science, knowing exactly what colors are needed to evoke a specific emotion in a specific target audience. Through the fine-tuning of the visual aspects of presenting information, advertisers and publishers are able to attract a viewer and get their point across faster than ever, sometimes requiring little to no words.

In addition to visual appeal, there has also been an increase in interactivity in the print and digital world of information-sharing. Since the advent of the touch screen Smartphone and tablet devices, a plethora of interactive apps and digital publications have been developed with the intent of capturing the viewer’s attention.

Digital magazines and newspapers are able to include picture slideshows within their articles as well as videos, animation, and links that redirect the viewer to additional content on the web! Over the last few years, this visually stimulating method of keeping the viewers attention has proven to be effective; reports of tablet adoption have gone up by 400% just in the last year (Nielsen, June 2012), more than half of tablet owners use their devices for reading news (Pew State of the News Media 2012, March 2012), and it’s expected that over one-third of U.S. adults will own a tablet in 2016 (Forrester, March 2012).

Why is this method of visual-stimulation so effective? It’s actually pretty simple if you think about it. When we read, our brains work to

decode the characters we see into words we understand, and then our imaginations produce a visual image in our minds. By viewing an image instead of plain text, our brains don’t have to work as hard and an emotional response is retrieved quickly. And since a visually stimulating article doesn’t depend solely on the reader’s imagination, the designer can be sure the reader sees it the way it was intended to be, evoking the implied emotional response.

Although it can seem a bit invasive knowing that we’re being influenced subconsciously by a design, we can be thankful for the achievements that have resulted from the dedication of designers in mastering the psychology of persuasion. Because of them information is no longer text on a page, but a visual experience.

Sources: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/the_stats_ are_in_youre_just_skimming_this_article.php http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct02/advertising. aspx http://www.economistgroup.com/leanback/newbusiness-models/12-stats-that-matter-to-digitalpublishing/

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moviereview Your Thanksgiving movie guide Alice Wynn

Fall is absolutely the most glorious time of the year. Temperature changes, autumn leaves, decorative gourds, cinnamon brooms, pumpkin-spiced EVERYTHING – I love it all.

Of course with fall comes the pinnacle holiday, Thanksgiving, which just happens to be my favorite. I’ve always preferred Thanksgiving to Christmas; it just always seems less stressful and certainly more fun. It might also have something to do with the amount (and variety) of food involved and the days of turkey sandwiches (also a favorite) that follow. As you gather with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, give thanks for what you are blessed with and pick one of these Turkey Day movies to wind down with. Guaranteed you’ll find a family crazier than yours.

Margulies and Mercedes Ruehl. Also notable: Preparing the requisite mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner is different in every family.

What’s Cooking? – A multicultural take on how four different families – AfricanAmerican, Jewish, Vietnamese and Latino – survive not only the holiday, but other issues as well including infidelity, acculturation, homosexuality and divorce. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, who has tackled cultural issues in other films like Bend it Like Beckham and Bride & Prejudice, this film has an impressive cast including Alfre Wo o d a r d , Julianna

Home for the Holidays – Single mother Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter) makes out with her boss and loses her job in one fell swoop just before she must fly home for Thanksgiving. With her daughter staying behind and determined to have sex with her boyfriend, Claudia’s woes are only beginning.

Her wig-wearing, chain-smoking mother (Anne Bancroft) is hilariously overbearing, and her gay brother, (Robert Downey Jr., showcasing pure comedic gold) is hilariously maddening. Her uptight sister and senile aunt only add fuel to the fire.

The Ice Storm – Ang Lee’s look at early ‘70s suburban Connecticut, while gorgeously filmed, is anything but pretty. Two families who seemingly have it all together in reality are anything but. Kevin Kline is the patriarchal philanderer, while his wife, played by Joan Allen has a penchant for stealing lipstick. Their kids, played by Tobey Maguire and Christina Ricci, have their own problems to worry about.

Throw in the deliciously seductive Sigourney Weaver and one swingin’ key party, and it will be a Thanksgiving weekend few will forget.

Katie Holmes also has a small role reminding people that she is, in fact, an actor.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles – Steve Martin just wants to make it home to his family in time for Thanksgiving, but things can’t seem to go his way. When h e m e e t s l ov a b l e slob John

Candy, he unwillingly joins forces with him to make their way home when their flight is cancelled. Of course nothing goes right, leading to some very uncomfortable, yet painfully hysterical situations. The two may even learn something about themselves along the way.

Hannah and Her Sisters – Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey and Dianne Wiest are the trio of siblings in this Woody Allen masterpiece.

Over the course of two Thanksgivings, the three must contend with affairs, ex-husbands and nutty parents – Farrow’s real-life mother, Maureen O’Sullivan, plays her on-screen mother – but, despite everything that occurs, we see that sisterly love is indeed a strong bond.

House of Yes – The Pascal family may not be THE most dysfunctional family portrayed in Hollywood, but they certainly give everyone a run for their money. When Josh brings his girlfriend (post-90210, pre-reality TV Tori Spelling) home for the holiday, and announces that she is, in fact, his new fiancée, that news doesn’t sit too well with his family, particularly his sister (Parker Posey). Not only is she a just a tad mentally unhinged, she also has an unhealthy obsession with Jackie Kennedy. And her brother as well.

For Your Consideration – Mockumentarian Christopher Guest’s take on the world of indie film is nothing short of brilliant. Directors, agents, actors, producers – not one role in the movie business goes untouched – are all hilariously spoofed as a film about a Jewish family starts to generate Oscar buzz around Hollywood. What does it have to do with Thanksgiving? As the movie-within-a-movie progresses, we see how a film called Home for Purim eventually becomes Home for Thanksgiving with biting satire.

The Accidental Tourist – Based on the novel

by Anne Tyler, this film starring William Hurt and Geena Davis (who won an Oscar) isn’t exactly a Thanksgiving film per se. While it does include a pivotal scene that takes place during Thanksgiving dinner, it has been included in this list for the sole reason of the previous scene, which involves a VERY unorthodox method for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey. Trust me; you would want to stay far away from that turkey.

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FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE PRESENTS

by Mary Chase

November 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 & December 1 Dinner 7:00 p.m. | Show 8:00 p.m.

When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot rabbit, to guests at a society party, his sister, Veta, has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter, Myrtle Mae, and their family from future embarrassment.

Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also! This laugh-filled Pulitzer Prize winning comedy is an all-time classic!

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director’schair

Steve Walpert, Entertainment Director

We have seen a lot of entertainment on Fort Gordon’s stages since last month, and we hope you had a chance to share some of it with us.

Our production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution was a great success. Thanks to terrific audience support all performances were sold out. Congratulations to the cast, crew and staff for a wonderful job!

Then we moved on to Oktoberfest… two days of great food, music, vendors, a carnival (for an additional two days), huge flea market, and (oh by the way…) BEER. A fun time was had by all who attended. As an added Oktoberfest feature this year, Operation Rising Star Finals were held on the final night. We had a great turnout to see our five finalists do an amazing job. Prize winners were CPT Jacqueline Allen (B 447 SIG BN), First Place ($500); SGT Jeremy Thomas (HQ/CO A 551 SIG BN,) Second Place ($250); PO 2 Kristina Farmer (NIOC) in Third Place ($100). The Spirit Award ($300) went to 63rd Sig BN who turned out in force to support the event. Thanks to immense teamwork from Directorates and Units across post, Oktoberfest was a great success.

We are now in rehearsal for the classic comedy, Harvey, and are having lots of fun putting it together. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey – whom Elwood describes as a six-foot, oneand-one-half-inch tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone he meets. His socialclimbing sister, Veta, increasingly finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her and her daughter Myrtle Mae from future embarrassment. But when they arrive at “Chumley’s Rest” sanitarium, the chaos and laughs begin! Show Dates are November 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 and December 1. Tickets are on sale now, and we’re sure to sell out, so call (706) 793 8552 for reservations now!

Auditions for the show will be November 12 and 13. We’ll keep you posted on our progress.

For more information about auditions, email steven.r.walpert.naf@mail.mil.

After that, we’ll launch into the rest of what is adding up to be an exciting 2013 season. We’ll announce the complete season next month with dates, but here’s a preview of some shows coming soon…

Social Security, by Andrew Bergman “Just when you were beginning to think you were never going to laugh again on Broadway, along comes Social Security... The play is a hoot, and better yet, a sophisticated, even civilized hoot.” –The New York Post Two married art dealers struggle with the visit of the wife’s goody-goody sister, her uptight CPA husband, and her archetypal Jewish Mother who are there to try to save their college student daughter running wild… This show is full of laughs and great humor.

Miracle on South Division Street, by Tom Dudzick This is “the story of the Nowak family, living amidst the urban rubble of Buffalo, NY’s East Side. Maybe the neighborhood is depressed, but not Clara, the family matriarch.

She happily runs her soup kitchen and tends to the family heirloom – a 20-foot shrine to the Blessed Mother which adjoins the house. This neighborhood beacon of faith commemorates the day in 1942 when the Blessed Virgin Mary materialized in her father’s barber shop! When the play opens, a family meeting is in progress.

Daughter Ruth divulges her plan to finally “go public” with the family miracle by creating a one-woman play about the sacred event. But during the course of the meeting, the entire family’s faith is shaken to the very core when a deathbed confession causes the family legend to unravel. The results are heartfelt and hilarious.”

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club, by Jeffrey Hatcher Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher takes Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous characters and drops them into a story inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella The Suicide Club to create a thrilling comic mystery. The whodunit mystery comes complete with a wow-I-didn’t-see-that-coming ending.” –Arizona Daily Star. “Hatcher has a winner with Sherlock Holmes. It’s intelligent, clever, teasing, seductively engaging and just plain fun.” –Tucson Weekly.

The Boys Next Door, by Tom Griffin An off-Broadway success, this very funny yet very touching play focuses on the lives of four mentally handicapped men who live in a communal residence under the watchful eye of a sincere, but increasingly harried, social worker. Filled with charm, wit and humor, the play is also marked by the compassion and understanding… ”One of the most unusual… and one of the most rewarding plays in town.” – BackStage. We promise you will love this show.

So as you can see we have a fabulous season ahead of us in 2013. And, as always, we hope to see you soon at the theatre.

Then it’s full steam ahead for the start of the 2013 Dinner Theatre season! First show up, Legally Blonde musical! Opening March 1, 2013, the international award-winning musical comedy the whole town has been waiting for, Legally Blonde, the Musical. This hit all singing, all dancing, romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

Jam-packed with fantastic song and dance, this Broadway sensation is a sure-fire hit.

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Tom and Elfrieda Criss at Fort Gordon’s Oktoberfest, Barton Field

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Caylee Lopez, Emma Lopez and Imee Fabros at Fort Gordon’s Oktoberfest, Barton Field

MG LaWarren Patterson and Jule Patterson at Fort Gordon’s Oktoberfest, Barton Field

Susie Joyner and Kathleen Duncan at Fort Gordon’s Oktoberfest, Barton Field

Terry Taul, Tiffany Olds, MG LaWarren Patterson, James Green, CSM Ronald Pfleiger and Anna Gaillard at Morale Call, Gordon’s Conference and Catering

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From the Top: General Patterson MG Patterson assumed the duties as the Commanding General, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon on July 25, 2012. We speak to him about his vision and his plans for Fort Gordon.

Rebuilding the Holidays As Arial Marsh reports “Simple changes to your home can bring in the warmth of the season, without breaking the bank with too many visits to Pier 1.” Rebuilding the Holidays offers some great ideas to help make this holiday the magical occasion we all wish for each year!

Looking Back and Looking Ahead Family and MWR programs, events and facilities have really pulled out all the stops in 2012. What did the year bring? And what do we have to look forward to in 2013?

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