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APRIL 2013

The John King Band

Doug and the Henrys Henry Wynn, a musician since his high school days, knew Doug Johnson from his Tuttle Creek Band. They started going to guitar shows together and teaching each other songs, then began performing as a duo about 2000. Henry Wynn III, who was becoming known for his violin playing, joined his father and Johnson several years ago, leading to the creation of the Doug & The Henrys. They play somewhere almost every week, from First Fridays and outdoor concerts to arts festivals and other happenings.

Formed in November of 2010 in Athens, Georgia, singer/songwriter John King (24) had a dream of blending the stylistic qualities of Southern Rock and Country. For the past year, the band has taken the South by storm – performing with country acts such as Brantley Gilbert, Diamond Rio and Jerrod Niemann. In 2011, they had their first big break through when they decided to enter The National College Battle of the Bands. After beating out thousands of bands in the Southeast division of the competition, the guys went on to L.A. to compete in the final five.

Signal Corps Band Rock Band

Playback “The Band” The Fort Gordon Signal Corps Band’s 40 member ensemble performs numerous concerts and ceremonies in support of local and regional events, including festivals, inaugurations and both city and state commemorations. The Band’s smaller ensembles frequently travel, in support of the Commanding General’s public outreach program. The Band also serves as the primary ceremonial unit assigned to Fort Gordon, providing ceremonial and musical support for a wide variety of signal center ceremonies, graduations and formal military functions.

Steeped in the music of fellow Augustan, the late, great James Brown, PlayBack is currently celebrating its 20th year in existence. The band was formed in varying degrees in the 1980s under the tutelage of saxman, Tim Sanders. In October 1991, the band reformed into its current summation as PlayBack “The Band” featuring Tutu D’Vyne. They perform at various Augusta venues, in addition to private parties, corporate functions, special events and, of course, wedding receptions.

They specialize in Funk, Soul and Classic Rock from the 60s into the 21st Century.

PRESENTED BY FORT GORDON & UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

FREE Admission to the Event* • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Fort Gordon’s Barton Field

April 18-21, 2013 Activities & Entertainment** Carnival Pricing

Saturday, April 20

Friday & Saturday

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

All You Can Ride: Under 48” 48” & Over Single Tickets:

$10.00 $20.00 $1.00 each

Thursday & Sunday All You Can Ride Single Tickets:

$10.00 $1.00 each

Thursday, April 18 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Carnival (Family Night)

Friday, April 19 4-11 p.m.

5 p.m.-Dark 5:30-6:30 p.m.

7:30-10:30 p.m.

Carnival Pony Rides Signal Corps Band Rock Band Playback “The Band” (featuring Tutu D’Vyne)

Flea Market BOSS Car, Truck & Bike Show Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Judging 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Award Ceremony 2:30 p.m.

3 p.m.-Dark Pony Rides 10 a.m.-Midnight Carnival

The John King Band

Saturday Live Entertainment 5-5:30 p.m.

DJ Music with Games/Contests 5:30-6:30 p.m. Doug and the Henry’s 7:30-10:30 p.m. The John King Band

Sunday, April 21 Noon-6 p.m.

Carnival (Service Member Appreciation) *Excludes carnival and concessions. **Times subject to change.

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Doug and the Henrys

Playback “The Band”

(Americana/Bluegrass)

(featuring Tutu D’Vyne)

Carnival

Flea Market

Signal Corps Band Rock Band

Pony Rides

BOSS Car, Truck & Bike Show

And More ...

Sponsors Advertising and Sponsorship do not constitute endorsement by the DoD, the U.S. Army or Fort Gordon MWR.

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Month Of The

Military Child 52

CELEBRATING FORT GORDON’S CHILDREN DURING THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD | SUPER ECONOMICAL CLEAN! KICK OFF YOUR SPRING CLEANING WITH HOMEMADE RECIPES | LOCAL BIKING TRAILS – FIND THEM AND GET ON YER BIKE! | EARTHY DESIGNS FOR EARTH DAY

From the cover

APRIL 2013

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This month is all about our military children, so what better way to honor them, than to place their art on our cover? And that is exactly what we have done!

Thank you to all those who submitted their work for consideration in the FYI’s annual Month of the Military Child Cover Competition. This year’s winner is Angela Hilliard. To all the Fort Gordon children: we are grateful for you and we hope you enjoy the month and its activities!

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APRIL 2013 In Every Issue

Features

5 Editor’s Notes 7 Around Town Calendar 8 Events with Swami 9 Your Health 10 Bite-Sized Fitness 11 Restaurant Reviews 12 Reflections 13 Customer Care Zone 15 Financial Fundamentals 16 Green Corner 17 Planning Your Career 18 Music at the Library 19 The View 27 This Month in MWR 55 From the Bookshelf 57 Culture Shock 59 Tech Ninja 61 Movie Review 63 Director’s Chair 64 Next 65 In Focus

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Spring Cleaning Home Recipe Style That’s right. You get the ingredients. Then, you mix them together. Then you save money with these economical alternatives to store-bought washing detergent.

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Get on Yer Bike and Ride!

The weather is begging us to get outdoors – and did you know the area boasts some wicked biking trails? Read on and discover there’s even more to do in the CSRA than golf, kayaking, hiking, disc golf, tennis, running, swimming…

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Celebrating the Children When we asked for the children of Fort Gordon to submit their artwork to be featured on the cover, we had no idea the stories that would unfold within the lines… Join us in honoring our kids during the Month of the Military Child.

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Earthy Designs Are you eco-friendly? Do you follow news on conservation and environmentally friendly design? We dug around and discovered the world has not only welcomed efforts in earth-aware products, but it also has embraced out-of-the-box concepts and practices in a way other products do not.

Contributors Randy Behr

Gunny

Jeff Haskell

Kathleen Haskell

Paul Henri

Nathan Hoeller

Kim Hussey

Susie Joyner

Michael Reed

Rachael Sosa

Jerry Swain

Molly Swift

Crystal Tyson

Steve Walpert

Jennifer Wellman

Alice Wynn

Arial Marsh

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Masters Week E1-E5 | $ 35.00 Monday-Thursday $40.00 Friday-Sunday | $30.00 after 2:00 p.m.

E6-Above DoD | $50.00 Monday-Thursday $55.00 Friday-Sunday | $45.00 after 2:00 p.m.

• Rates drop an additional $10.00 starting at 4:00 p.m.

• Carts are mandatory until 4:00 p.m.

• Credit cards will be charged for all players IN FULL at time of booking. Fees are non-refundable within 24 hours of booked tee time • Rates include 18 holes and cart fees with a Souvenir gift per player • Monday through Wednesday tee times include all of the above plus a Lunch Combo at Bogies Grill

Columbia & Richmond County Residents $50.00 Monday-Thursday | $55.00 Friday-Sunday $45.00 after 2:00 p.m.

Guests of Authorized Patrons (Military & DoD) $70.00 Monday-Thursday | $75.00 Friday-Sunday $55.00 after 2:00 p.m.

Civilians | $90.00 Monday-Thursday $100.00 Friday-Sunday | $75.00 after 2:00 p.m.

Remember, all patrons 16 and over must have a photo I.D. to enter Fort Gordon. If you do not have a DoD I.D. Card or current Pass, you must enter through Gate 1 on Gordon Highway.

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Reservations may be made by calling 706-791-2433/6854/5796 or email william.fumai.naf@mail.mil or dallas.m.cooke.naf@mail.mil

editor’snotes Molly Swift, Editor

I’ve briefly talked about my childhood experiences with traveling around as a result of my dad’s Air Force and DoD careers, but each April – while our focus is on the Month of the Military Child – I’m reminded of those exciting times. Particularly when we ran the competition for the cover, which was open to all children of the Fort Gordon military. The theme of the competition was Life as a Military Child.

April 2013

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.

Command

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

Among the entries were scenes of separation, tears and deployment, but also of moving household goods and saying goodbye to yet another home. We all know the life of a military child is not the same as its civilian counterpart in many ways, but the relentless presence of change and adaptation is probably the most intense difference.

The resilience of military children is often discussed when referencing their ability to cope with such a transient life. They may take on extra responsibilities when their military parent deploys, becoming an emotional support to the remaining parent, or at least trying to provide the parent with a semblance of reliability and reassurance.

These days it is certainly much easier to stay in touch with absent parents, thanks to the advent of social media and new technology, to include FaceTime, Skype and more! While it doesn’t remove the pain absence causes, it certainly can help to ease the pangs felt when dealing with separation.

Because of all this adult stuff, it’s time for them to take a break and get a huge pat on the back for being awesome! Fort Gordon MWR is hosting a series of events to acknowledge our kids – check out the information we’ve provided about for our annual Month of the Military Child celebration, the Missoula Children’s Theatre performance, CYSS activities and the annual Volksmarch, to name a few.

That’s not all we’re planning for April! It’s Master’s Week in Augusta! It’s Spring Fest!

It’s also time to announce our new website: www.fortgordonfyi.com!

Staff

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

FYI Advertising and Sales

Anna Gaillard Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Manager

Contact Information

Darling Hall, Room 337 P.O. Box 7180 Fort Gordon, GA 30905 Office.................................................. 706.791.6779 Fax...................................................... 706.791.7189 Editor................................................... 706.791.6234 Sales.................................................... 706.791.3912

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Please, if you read nothing else (*I hope you actually read the entire magazine, so this should be a redundant statement…) take a peek at our Future State (page 44). Big changes are coming! In the feature, I outline the changes we are making to the FYI and the way in which we are better serving our readers with our new FYI+ website!

I’m so excited – as is everyone in the Marketing department – to see years of work come to fruition. It’s a huge step forward for us and one that I hope you get more out of than we will; a challenge since I’m already having a blast!

Want to talk about it? Come see us – we’ll be at numerous events in the coming weeks (Spring Fest, the Mud Challenge and more!) and your thoughts are always welcome.

Be sure to tell us how you’re making conservation a priority for Earth Day, or how you’re celebrating the Month of the Military Child. Let us know how you feel about our Cover Competition and be sure to jump on Facebook to congratulate our winner!

Join us at www.Facebook/FortGordonMWR and speak your mind.

We also want to hear if you were among the lucky audience members who saw the Dinner Theatre production of Legally Blonde: the Musical, or if you have attempted any of our recipes – including the one Arial Marsh writes about for washing detergent, which sounds like a Pinterest-worthy item to me! In fact, maybe that needs to be my next port of call…Pinterest…

Take care.

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A PRESENTED BY FORT GORDON &

April 20 2013 9:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Barton Field

Carnival

Admission is FREE • Rides are FREE Children under 18 receive a FREE meal

Entertainment 10:30-11:15 a.m.

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

12:30-1:15 p.m.

1:30-2:15 p.m.

2:30-3:00 p.m.

Tara Scheyer and the Mudpuppy Band Steve Brogan Puppeteer Mark Lippard, juggler, unicycles, and more ...

Rick Hubbard, Mr. Kazoobie Steve Brogan, Puppeteer

Activities

Pony Rides • Arts and Crafts • Concessions Ident-A-Kid Kits • Fire Safety Demo • Pet Adoptions Military Working Dog Demonstration • And More

More info: (706) 791-7270 www.fortgordon.com

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Around Town April

PAR 3 Party

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Celebrating the Masters away from the National, this party tradition will feature the East Coast Live Entertainment Band and beach music band, The Amazing Stranders, who will perform everyone’s favorite shag dancing tunes. Get your tickets for $12 online at www.AugustaArts.com or at the gate on the night. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Augusta Common | Broad Street | Downtown Augusta, GA

Columbia County Championship Festival The Columbia County Championship Festival brings Lynyrd Skynyrd with special guest Drake White to Evans Towne Center Park on Friday night, April 12! Regularly $40, General Admission tickets are reduced to $34 with Active Military ID. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. For more information on the three-day festival visit our website www.ColumbiaCountyChampionshipFestival.com. You can purchase your tickets on the site or by calling (1-877) 987-6487. (This show is presented by LifeLock.)

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Evans Towne Center Park | 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd | Evans, GA

7th Annual Undercover Artists Show Hosted by the Walton Foundation for Independence, the fundraiser aims to help children and young adults with traumatic brain injuries. The highlight of the Undercover Artists Show is the popular undercover art auction, featuring original works by more than 100 local artists, community leaders and celebrities – with a twist. All artists’ names are hidden until the very end of the silent auction so that each piece can be judged and bid upon based on its own merit and appeal to the bidder. This year’s theme is “An Evening in the Caribbean,” and features “mARTinis,” food by Jennifer Shuford of Tastefully Yours, and music by Daddy Grace and the Henry’s. Starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. To purchase, contact the Walton Foundation for Independence at (706) 826-5809 or email alsalley@wrh.org.

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Julian Smith Casino | Lake Olmstead | Augusta, GA

Cirque du Soleil Quidam Quidam – a story about a young girl’s escape into a world of imagination – will be presented in Augusta from April 30-May 1, for two performances only. Quidam had its world premiere in Montreal under the Big Top in April 1996; since then, the production has toured on five continents and been experienced by millions of people. In December 2010, Quidam embarked on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in arenas throughout North America. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters. Tickets for the general public and other information is available online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam or by calling (1-877) 428-4849.

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

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eventswithswami Emergency Measures 101: For Families at Outdoor Events

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Jerry “Swami” Swain, Special Events Coordinator

MWR prides its self on providing a safe and inviting environment for families during outdoor events. We take precautions to ensure that you and your family’s safety are paramount while enjoying the outdoor festivals. Risk Assessments are done and every effort is made to mitigate possible hazards.

We also realize that accidents happen especially with our children running around having fun.

And let’s face it; no matter how well you plan a trip or an outing, something seems to rear its ugly head at the most inopportune times. In the event you have to take immediate measures as a parent until a first responder can assist, I recommend having a bottle of water, wipes, and a couple of band-aids on hand. Some children may even be allergic to ant bites and bee stings so please have them tested.

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The Special Events Coordinator or Combat Live Saver typically has an aid bag for scratches and small cuts at the “Lost and Found” or Military Police tent. The hospital will typically have an ambulance on-site to treat any injuries that may warrant more attention. In the case an ambulance is not on-site you can go to the Military Police tent which is commonly located near the entrance to Barton Field across from the Fire Department. You may also go to any MWR tent and ask for assistance.

In the event of sudden weather change, the folks in the Emergency Operation Center maintain constant contact with the Special Events Coordinator and other MWR employees – they provide constant updates to allow enough time to inform people what type of action that needs to be taken. Weather fronts sometimes move

in quickly and I need to caution that running underneath a canopy isn’t a good choice of shelter! The canopies can only withstand a certain mile-per-hour wind and are constructed of metal frames – your vehicle is the best place to temporarily shelter.

Safety is our first concern, even while having fun. It’s the little things you do ahead of time that makes the biggest difference in the outcome of an unforeseeable situation. Be proactive, plan properly, and be prepared just in case. For further information, contact Jerry L. Swain Jr. at 706-791-5433 or jerry.l.swain. naf@mail.mil.

yourhealth April is

Donate Life Month Kathleen Haskell, DDEAMC

Every April, LifeLink of Georgia pays tribute to the generosity of organ donors and their families. LifeLink collaborates with hospitals, medical professionals, other agencies (such as medical examiners and law enforcement) and the public to increase awareness of the growing need for organ and tissue donation. There are 58 programs similar to LifeLink of Georgia in the United States.

LifeLink serves 159 counties in Georgia, 9.8 million population, 193 hospitals in Georgia and two hospitals in South Carolina with medical professionals on call 24 hours a day. Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center is one of the hospitals that support organ donation.

LifeLink operates under the authority of the Social Security Act and in accordance with the National Organ Transplant Act passed by Congress in 1984.

More than 3,400 Georgians are actively waiting for a kidney, pancreas, heart and/or liver transplants. More than 114,000 Americans wait for organ transplants. Thousands wait for tissue transplants. One donor can potentially benefit 60 or more people.

LifeLink Foundation is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of life-saving and life-enhancing organs and tissue for transplantation therapy. The Foundation works in a sensitive, diligent, and compassionate manner to facilitate the donation of desperately needed organs and tissues for waiting patients, support research efforts to enhance the available supply of organs and tissue for transplant patients, improve clinical outcomes of patients post transplantation and works closely with the United Network For Organ Sharing to support its goals.

Organ donation represents the deepest form of generosity. It allows hope to spring from tragedy, and life to grow from death. As an example on the importance of organ donation, LifeLink provided the following stories:

While assisting victims of California’s wildfires with the American Red Cross, Monica Potaczala received devastating news: her 17 year old son, Joshua, had been seriously injured. After Joshua’s death, Monica and her husband, Mike, daughters Lana and Elizabeth, and Joshua’s father Billy, made a most important decision – to donate Joshua’s organs and tissue so he could help and save others. Joshua’s gift gave two other people a second chance at life. Remembering Joshua, Monica says, “Everyone else’s tomorrow was always more important to him than his own. We carry Joshua’s memory forward by continuing to help others.”

Diagnosed with juvenile onset, or type I diabetes at the age of 10, insulin dependent Robin Sluga made a restricted diet and exhaustion a way of life. While most people are entering their prime, diabetes had taken its toll, and at age 36 Robin faced the loss of her eyesight and a regimen of dialysis due to kidney failure. A simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant changed Robin’s life, not only taking away the kidney failure resulting from diabetes, but also eliminating the diabetes and alleviating the need for insulin shots.

LifeLink of Georgia’s “Transplant Awareness Group” is comprised of local men and women who have been touched by the issue of organ donation. Area transplant recipients, living donors, donor families and friends actively promote organ donation awareness through community activities and public speaking.

Sign up online to be an organ donor. Go to www.donatelifegeorgia. org/register and join the nearly $4,390,000 other people already registered.

Visit the LifeLink website at www.lifelinkfound.org to learn more about organ and tissue donation.

Source LifeLink Foundation

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bite-sizedfitness Perfecting the Army Physical Fitness Test Randy Behr, Contributing Writer

For those interested in perfecting the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), it is fitting to examine what can be done to encourage positive fitness results by using scientifically supported techniques.

First, consult a physician if there is a concern about health.

Second, set a goal for the APFT. More specifically, set a short, medium and long term goal. An example of a short term goal would be “what I want to accomplish this week.” A medium range goal could be approximately a month from the starting date, while the long term would be the actual test. By breaking the goals into smaller increments it will seem more manageable. Also, keep in mind, all goals must be achievable and realistic. It does not do any good to write down an unrealistic goal. When one writes down the final goal he or she must count the days backwards from the test date to the present day.

This will allow for the most favorable results.

Don’t deviate. For example, if your goal for the pushups is 100 and initially started at 50 and finished with 90 on test day, this could have been foreseen in one’s training much sooner.

Training is a process of breaking up your workout into smaller cycles (micro, meso, etc.), varied intensities, volume, frequency, and duration, to “peak” at the right time.

Once the goals have been written down (where one can see them daily), the next step is to implement the plan.

How many days per week to work out: two times per week, three times per week or maybe a split routine of four days per week and so on? Find a schedule that fits your lifestyle and stick to it.

Be sure not to miss workouts.

Resistance training is always beneficial. Lifts for the entire body are recommended with specific attention to the following muscle groups to achieve optimum results for pushups; the chest, rotator cuff, triceps, deltoids, rhomboids, back and – often neglected – the core. For the average Soldier, the core muscles will tire and the back and hips will drop, commonly referred to as the “sway” back.

More importantly, in addition to resistance training, pushups also must be performed.

Do not do pushups daily because this will be counterproductive. On a technical aspect, the fingertips and thumb should be spread wide apart to produce more surface area, which ultimately

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will allow for more power and produce more pushups. They must be performed at many different angles and positions to strengthen all of the muscles used during the evolution.

Also, different types of pushups such as wide, close, diamond, polymeric, medicine ball, incline, slow and one of my favorites, the clock pushup.

Clock pushups consist of assuming a shoulderwidth hand position, left hand stationary, while the right hand moves clockwise in an arc motion from one o’clock, two, three, four, five and a six o’clock position. At each clock position, perform the prescribed number of pushups, and then move the right hand the next position. Move onto the opposite hand and repeat. This exercise works the entire shoulder, chest and back regions.

Same thing is true for the curl-ups. Don’t perform a full curl-up every day. In fact, only perform a full curl-up once per week. In my opinion, crunches should only be worked two to four times per week. In fact, crunches are not the most effective exercise to improve core strength. Furthermore, stomach muscles need rest too and one should vary the exercises. Use different variations and equipment such as medicine ball, physioball, upper and lower abs, rotational, cables, etc.

Most people do not realize hip flexors on the average individual will exhaust prior to the abdominal muscles. Therefore, exercises involving strengthening and quickening these muscles are beneficial; such as high knees,

adductor and abductor work and dynamic running drills.

The last activity (and many times the most difficult) is the run. To achieve optimal results, one must initially create a base, which means a general conditioning level. This will strengthen the connective tissues and, second, it will allow the individual to speed train properly at the correct intensities without a high risk of injury; it is essential when improving one’s time in a twomile race. Speed training comes in many different forms – interval, in/outs, speed endurance workouts, downhill running and repeats, to name a few. For a beginner, speed training should occur one to two times per week. A more advanced runner may only want to run once per week.

As a general rule, two consecutive “hard” runs shouldn’t be attempted. Always follow up a hard intensity day with a lower intensity or a “slow over distance” run.

After the plan is set, it is time to get down to business. This will require motivation and sacrifice. In order to achieve the ultimate goal, one will have to dedicate him or herself to the plan. This will undoubtedly cause one to miss out on things others may be doing, because they are not as motivated. Accept this and use it as motivation.

In closing, remember to include adequate warmups prior to taking the APFT, even though the activities are for brief times; warm-ups will pay dividends. In order to achieve a goal, one must sacrifice and omit what doesn’t allow you to achieve that goal!

restaurantreviews

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.

Mi Rancho

Takosushi

Monterrey

4010 Gateway Boulevard, Grovetown 706.860.4446

1202 Town Park Lane, Evans 706.863.0606

4018 Washington Road, Augusta 706.855.9949

If you are looking for speedy service and great tasting food, give Mi Rancho a try! Friendly servers, large portions, and reasonable prices are sure not to disappoint at this sit down restaurant. Conveniently located beside the Wal-Mart shopping center in Grovetown, authentic Mexican food is their specialty.

And if you’re Active-Duty military, don’t forget to ask for their military discount – 10% off everyday!

I’m now a huge Takosushi fan. Not only is the Asian-Southwestern concept unique, but the restaurant is clean, warm, inviting and the music is just my cup of tea. The food is fresh, colorful and well balanced – not to mention tasty! A varied and delicious menu, superb service, amazing drink selection and ultimately a wonderful dining experience – even with a toddler in tow – ensured I will be returning and I highly recommend everyone give it a try!

With a décor that radiates warmth and relaxation, Monterrey is a friendly and casual Mexican restaurant with smooth rhythmic music suited for any occasion.

We were quickly seated and waited on; soon after, our entrees were served on heated plates. Delightfully satisfied with the entrée, the dessert was nicely presented and delicious. Overall, the dining experience was very enjoyable.

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“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.”

–J.R.R. Tolkien

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customercarezone The Month of the Military Child Jeff Haskell, Customer Service Program Coordinator

In April, Augusta plays host to the most prestigious event in professional golf. While most locals never get a chance to watch this event in person, it does have an impact on what they do – and don’t do – during the week-long tournament. On many people’s list of things to do is rent their home and leave town.

I suggest adding something else to the list of things to do in April – attend Month of the Military Child events. I asked Melissa Drinnen, the Fort Gordon Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) Program Operations Specialist, what the Month of the Military Child is all about. She summed it up this way: “The Month of the Military Child happens every April.

During this time we provide numerous events and activities centered on children and youth to recognize the sacrifices they make. Military children and youth typically move every few years and are subject to being separated from one or both of their parents during deployments and hardship tours. Our military children and youth need to be incredibly resilient and adapt to a wide range of environments and situations.

It can be tough for them.”

I asked Melissa what kinds of events and activities are going on in April. “We have something going on every week this month. We begin April by preparing for our Volksmarch.

Children enrolled in all our CYSS facilities, except the school-age and youth programs, work on creating special costumes they wear during the Volksmarch, which happens on the morning of April 4. During the march, children bang on drums and have noisemakers to get everyone’s attention and add to the fun. Like all our Month of the Military Child events, this one has been steadily growing over the past several years. I expect this to be our largest Volksmarch ever with over 320 children from each of our three Child Development Centers and our on- and off-post Family Child Care homes. Naturally, parents are invited to attend also. Children love when their parents are involved in activities with them!”

“After the Volksmarch, we begin spring break camp activities the week of the 8th through the 12th – CYSS programs offer a variety of ageappropriate activities and field trips. All field trip expenses are covered with no additional cost to parents to enrolled children. The School Age Center finishes its spring break camp on

Friday the 12th with an ice cream social for children and parents.

On April 15, CYSS encourages everyone to “Purple Up for Military Kids”! In cooperation with Operation Military Kids (OMK), Fort Gordon CYSS will be dressed in purple to celebrate military children and youth. Purple Up Day was created by OMK as a way to celebrate all branches: “purple” combines Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red and Navy blue. CYSS encourages all who live and work on Fort Gordon to show their support and “Purple Up” on April 15!

The week of April 15-19, we start preparing for our annual Month of the Military Child Carnival. We provide all children and youth up to age 18 with a free meal and free rides from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Activity booths from all CYSS areas will be on offer for children and youth of all ages.

Our Youth Sports Program will provide batting cages, as well as soccer and basketball activities.

The Functional Technology, Nutrition and SKIES programs will host activities and provide information for parents and children.

By popular demand, we are bringing back the puppeteer, juggler, and kazoo player. We kick off our child-friendly entertainment at 10:30 a.m. with Tara Scheyer and the Mudpuppy Band.” Our community partners are also very involved in this event. We will have the Fort Gordon Fire Department on hand with the Smoke House and a Fire Truck, the Military Police with a cruiser and an Ident-A-Kid booth, the Religious Services Office, the Wildlife Area, Army Public Health Nurses, Outdoor Recreation, Army Community Services and many more areas with great activities and information!

At this point it is pretty evident Melissa and CYSS have a lot going on in April. I asked her what was planned for the remainder of April. “On the 22nd we will hold auditions for the Fort Gordon Children’s Theater. Until last year the Fort Gordon Children’s Theater performed during the Month of the Military Child Carnival. Since it was outdoors, there were distractions and we never really knew if the weather was going to cooperate. Last year, this year, and hopefully for many more years, we are going to have our performance at Alexander Hall. This year’s production will be ‘Blackbeard

the Pirate’. We have parts for children from Kindergarten to 12th grade – auditions will be held in the Youth Program/School Age Center gym on the 22nd with rehearsals rest of the week. The show will be at 1:30 p.m. on the 27th in Alexander Hall. Steve Walpert of the Fort Gordon Dinner Theater is an essential partner in this production and we are grateful for his dedication every year.

Last, but certainly not least, from 6 p.m. on Friday the 26th until 6 a.m. Saturday the 27th is our Youth Program lock-in which is open to all CYSS registered youth in 6th to 12th grade. This annual lock-in will provide them opportunities to enjoy the company of their friends during basketball and skate competitions, dancing, arcade games and laser tag, go-karts and, of course, lots of food!”

While not a part of the Month of the Military Child activities, Melissa mentioned a new service available to all CYSS parents and children. “We are extremely proud to announce we now have ICYourSmiles in all our on-post childcare facilities. ICYourSmiles allows parents and children to record a video message and email it to a geographically separated parent’s AKO account. Management staff members in these facilities have been trained to assist customers to use this new service. I encourage anyone who has a question or would like more information about any CYSS program or service to call us at (706) 791-7270/6494 or connect on Facebook. Our page is Gordon CYSS. It’s always great to hear from our customers and your feedback helps us continue to enhance our services.”

The Family and MWR Customer Covenant promises every customer the following: Always be respected and treated as individuals who are valued; receive a prompt and friendly greeting in a professional and courteous manner; experience aesthetically-pleasing facilities; receive timely, accurate and helpful information; be offered high quality products and services and have an opportunity to provide feedback. It sounds like Melissa Drinnen and Month of the Military Child events fulfill these commitments. I hope you have a terrific April and take the opportunity to participate in Month of the Military Child events. Next month I’ll explore some cool places to hang out when the temperatures begin to heat up. www.fortgordon.com | 13

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other’s Day

Brunch

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED Sunday, May 13 in the North Ballroom Seatings: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Advanced Paid Reservations: Adults $18.00 | Kids 6-10 $10.00 | Kids 2-5 $6.00 At the Door: Adults $20.00 | Kids 6-10 $12.00 | Kids 2-5 $8.00 MENU Carved roast turkey and beef inside, roasted pesto chicken, shrimp creole, burgundy beef tips, delicious fish, hand breaded chicken tenders, country style cornbread dressing, scalloped potatoes, whole green beans, cut corn, glazed carrots, saffron rice, squash casserole, sicilian mixed vegetables, salad bar with steamed shrimp, assorted cheeses and bread with hot seafood dip, fresh fruit , assorted desserts and drinks ... Plus, a breakfast buffet with Belgian waffles, omelets and more.

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Learning Activities to Help Make Your Child Money Smart!

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Rachael Sosa, ACS, Financial Readiness Specialist

One of the many important (and one of the most challenging) responsibilities parents have is teaching their children about money.

What is it? How do we use it? Why should we save it? What is the best way to save it? These are questions difficult even for adults to answer, imagine how confusing it must seem to children. Here are seven activities you can use to help make learning about money understandable – and even fun – for your child.

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Start young (as young as 3 years old) by demonstrating how people trade money for “stuff.” Allow your child to make his or her own purchases by giving your child the cash for a toy or candy bar and having your child personally hand the money to the cashier. (Be sure to reinforce this activity by talking about how the money was traded for the item.)

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Establish a base allowance for each child. As your child wants more money, create a list of “little jobs” that small hands can do to earn a dime or quarter.

As your child grows into adolescence, maintain the allowance, but increase the skill level required for the jobs that earn extra spending money. (Do not pay youngsters extra for doing regular chores, however. They might decide the work is not worth the pay!)

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Teach children to always save some of the money they receive from allowance, chores, or gifts. Have them deposit a percentage of all income into savings (a piggy bank at first, a savings account later). The rest they can spend or save as they see fit. (Be sure to explain that, by putting the money immediately into savings, they are “paying themselves first.”)

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Teach your children that money saved is busy earning interest. For the very young, start with two containers (one marked S for Savings, the other marked I for Interest) and some change. When your child puts a quarter in the S container, you put a nickel in the I container.

(A 5-year-old will not question the 20% return rate, but will be impressed by how his or her money grows all by itself!)

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Teach comparative shopping. At the Commissary, pick out two similar products – a name-brand versus a generic – and allow your child to choose between the two. Discuss the price difference. If your child chooses the generic, allow him or her to make an additional purchase with the money saved (or put it in their S container with you contributing the coinciding interest in the I container.) If your child chooses the brand name, explain how that choice leaves less money for other purchases – or for savings.

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Have your pre-teen help plan his/her own birthday party, based on a budget. How many friends can be invited? How much can we spend on a cake? On invitations? Party favors? Entertainment? Decorations?

Let him/her make the decisions, as long as the party remains within the budget.

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Make a “wish list” with your child, and then re-name it “My Financial Goals List.” Include toys, presents for family members and friends, and other items the child wants. Research together and discuss how much each item on the list will cost. Then determine together, based on his/her current allowance and anticipated cash gifts, how much he/she will have to save each week (and for how long) to be able to buy the items on the list. You have now created a budget!

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Facts Recycling

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Paul Henri, Manger, Fort Gordon Recycling Center

It is without a doubt that recycling will be a major contribution to the battle of reducing carbon emissions and therefore help prevent the full devastating effects of global warming.

If we are optimistic – and I believe we should be – we might even be able to reverse the process of global warming. The facts on recycling are simple, if you were to reduce it to its simplest argument – it would be that mankind cannot use the Earth’s resources indefinitely –at some point we will simply run out of the materials we obtain from the planet.

Some people still hold the view that recycling is unnecessary or ineffective; a dangerous opinion because it counteracts all the hard work that recycling enthusiasts do. Certain groups have pointed out recycling does not take a uniform approach from country to country, or indeed from zip code to zip code. That one area’s recycling facilities may vary dramatically from another’s, say only ten miles away. While this is true to a certain extent, we must consider that as recycling importance is recognized, facilities are improving, and it is becoming ever easier to do.

The other main concern is that some people believe that recycling simply does not save energy or resources and has become some crazy conspiracy. It is totally illogical when you consider the actual facts on recycling.

Recent figures from the Bureau of International Recycling show that recycling saves the following amount of energy consumption for some easily recyclable materials: Steel 74%, Aluminum 95%, Copper 85%, Lead 65%, Paper 64%, Plastics 80%.

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people to recycle for the sake of it. What would any government or industry gain from such a deception? It is common sense to reuse materials that have already been mined, produced or chopped down and are already in circulation, than obtain more from the planet.

And remember recycling is nothing new. Since mankind began using tools we always tried to fix or reinvent uses for old or broken utensils/ weapons/clothing, etc. Why should we stop now? (Ironically for early man, regaining the raw materials was a lot harder, for modern man a lot easier). Perhaps one of the reasons some people don’t wish to recycle is they have become too comfortable with the throwaway society that has been growing since the 60s.

Recycling does take effort (but less and less) and maybe we all need to re-learn the value of simple things that we throw away.

Re-using these materials also saves on the amount of land fill required to bury them, and, in so doing losing them forever. Landfill itself is harmful to the environment as it requires green space and can take years to recover. That is land that for several years will not have trees, plants or wildlife living on them. Given that the planet is quickly running out of usable land for all forms of life – can we really afford to give so much over to the disposal of waste that actually still has a use in production and industry?

Land usage is a hot topic in environmental concerns, and will become even more important should the worst of global warming happen and sea levels rise dramatically. As Chris Goodall comments in his book Ten Technologies to Save the Planet: “One of the great issues the world faces is how it will decide to allocate land between the various competing uses.” [Page 15] Specifically his book talks about green fuel producing technologies, but throughout

highlights how precious land will be. Both in its ability to feed us – to provide fuel – and give us an actual place to live. How can we conceivably keep using land as a rubbish tip when he states that already there is a “conflict between food and fuel for the world’s productive land,” [Page 16] because of which the “US Department of Agriculture projections envisage growth rates in agricultural production dipping below the rate of increase in world population.” [Page 16] The main facts on recycling are that they allow us to use resources again in a world that is becoming short on many of the essential requirements we need. We will run out of oil and coal resources, and as can be proven recycling uses less energy, which means apart from reducing pollution allows us to use this albeit non-green energy for more important uses (at least until greener energy has been fully developed and implemented). Landfill takes up space and by throwing away perfectly usable material requires us to dig up land to obtain more; whilst conversely and illogically digging up more land to bury usable and similar material.

The facts on recycling are that we need to do it, it makes sense to do it. Our fight with global warming is going to be about resources – which mean that we cannot afford to throw anything away.

Submitted by Fort Gordon Recycling Source www.love4gaia.com/facts-on-recycling

planningyourcareer

The Cover Letter: An Often Overlooked Power Tool

Kim Hussey, Owner, Plan4Success, LLC

My co-workers and I used to get a kick out of reading the relationship ads in newspapers, written by those looking for their true love.

Many of the ads were generic and bland – person seeking a man (or woman) who likes to walk along the beach, hand in hand at sunset, likes watching movies and going out to eat.

But sometimes, especially when it came to appearance, specifications were exact: Seeking buxom redhead, 36-24-36, with blue eyes and a dimple on her chin. The reader was thus aware of the exact qualifications required. (No joke, except for the dimple.)

set within a position that are not reflected in your resume, possibly because of the time frame of the experience or perhaps the skills or experience required by the position were gained from a hobby, membership in a group or club, or through volunteer activities. The cover letter is a great place to make mention of your additional value, as a way to convince the employer why you are the best person for the job.

It always surprised me that so many of those looking for love did not individualize themselves in order to stand out from the crowd. The same could be said of cover letters. Although the cover letter is an integral marketing tool that is part of a powerful resume package, its exceptional ability to influence the reader is often overlooked.

A woman applying for a chef job included a story about her experience working for a caterer at the Master’s. She had made several suggestions which got her accolades, so we decided to add the story to garner interest.

It worked. She got the interview. Another applicant focused on the extensive special education training she received while she worked as a para-pro in another state and the additional value she would bring to the position if she was selected. She is now employed.

A chiropractor wrote about the blue collar position he worked while attending college full time, how he won an award which included a scholarship, and how this contributed to the big picture. He called me, extremely pleased to have been offered a job with outstanding training opportunities, an added benefit he hadn’t

While working with customers on their resumes, a number of individuals have told me not to bother with a cover letter. Many don’t realize that a cover letter is a requirement for most positions that require a resume. Not only is it important to write a cover letter, but I recommend that you spend as much time and energy creating it as you would on writing your resume. Why? First, there may be aspects of the required skill

Second, the cover letter can also be used to tell a story that grabs the attention of the staff person choosing the “keepers” for a second look.

expected. He accepted the position. (He had no bites for over a year before he took advantage of using the cover letter to tell his story.)

There is something unique about all of us. As discussed in last month’s issue of FYI, once you find that you meet the minimum qualification required for a position, your goal is to get noticed. You want your extra value message or story to make an impact on the reader. You want to stand out from the generic and bland and to be part of the potential “interview” stack.

It takes serious work to figure out what might make you the best person for a job. My customers agree that their brains often feel fried after spending an hour or two (or even longer) trying to glean what makes them special, what gives them the edge, what will make them competitive in the midst of sometimes hundreds of applicants applying for the same job. It often comes down to how you market yourself in the cover letter.

So, why be one of the hundreds of applicants who write the same old, same old broken record messages? In the event that EVERYONE who applies meets the minimum qualifications and offers the same skill set, what extra value can you proffer the employer that allows you to stand out from the crowd? Take advantage of the power of the often overlooked cover letter.

It will definitely be worth your time and effort!

Kim Hussey is the owner of Plan4Success, LLC – a small business with the mission of assisting individuals in creating powerful self marketing tools to improve their confidence and ability to find employment. For more information, check out Plan4Success, LLC on Facebook or her website at www.plan4success123.com. www.fortgordon.com | 17

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!

American Folk Music

April is International Guitar Month AND National Poetry Month! Celebrate them both in music that fuses poetry and guitar by sampling selections of classic and contemporary American Folk tunes. Lauded for both instrumental artistry and elegant word play; few know that many American Folk songs are included in classically studied poetry anthologies! From Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Johnny Cash and so many more.

Get your folk music fix at the library!

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man play a song for me In the jingle-jangle morning I’ll come followin’ you

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Organic Food Jennifer Wellman, Contributing Writer

Since this month’s FYI Magazine is focusing on Earth Day and our environment, I thought I’d take this opportunity to discuss eating organically. There are many strong opinions on this topic, ranging from those who think that going organic is nothing but a gimmick, to those who advocate strongly for all things organic.

One of the biggest obstacles for wanting to go organic is the cost involved. Yes, it does cost more to grow pesticide-free organic produce, especially due to higher volume of spoiled products. However, since organic products have become so commercialized in recent years, many grocery stores have taken advantage of the hype and significantly overcharge for everything organic, particularly organic foods. We can avoid this by purchasing from local hometown organic farmers and through farmer’s markets, but in some places access to organic famers is very limited or even non-existent.

I am expecting my first child soon, so I would love to be able to eat completely organically. I am one of the ones who believe in the health and environmental benefits of organic living.

Unfortunately, it is impossible for my family to follow a completely organic lifestyle due to the high cost of most organic products. I began following the Environmental Working Group’s food guidelines (available at www.ewg.org) last year, and it has been a great help to me for deciding what to buy organic and non-organic.

Every year, the Environmental Working Group compiles a list of the foods that have tested highest and lowest for pesticides. The “Dirty Dozen” foods that tested highest for pesticide contamination in 2012 were apples, bell peppers, blueberries, celery, cucumbers, grapes, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, spinach and strawberries. It is highly advised to purchase these foods organic. If that is not possible, it is imperative to thoroughly rinse

these foods before eating. Rinsing well will remove some of the pesticide residue, and some is better than none! The “Clean Fifteen” foods that tested lowest for pesticide contamination in 2012 were asparagus, avocado, cabbage, cantaloupe, corn, eggplant, grapefruit, kiwi, mangoes, mushrooms, onions, pineapples, sweet peas, sweet potatoes, and watermelon.

Whether or not you choose to live organically is a matter of personal preference. There are still many other ways to contribute to the good of our environment; such as recycling, purchasing fruit and vegetables from local farmers, driving a hybrid vehicle, refraining from littering, and being aware of your individual carbon footprint. This is our environment, and we are all responsible for doing our part to protect it.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Michael Reed, PC/EAPC

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or narcotic pain relievers, including drugs such as Vicodin (hydrocodone), OxyContin (oxycodone), Opana (oxymorphone), and methadone.

eaths from prescription painkillers* have reached epidemic levels in the past decade. The number of overdose deaths is now greater than those of deaths from heroin and cocaine combined. A big part of the problem is nonmedical use of prescription painkillers – using drugs without a prescription, or using drugs just for the “high” they cause. In 2010, about 12 million Americans (age 12 or older) reported nonmedical use of prescription painkillers in the past year.

Enough prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every American adult around-the-clock for a month.

Although most of these pills were prescribed for a medical purpose, many ended up in the hands of people who misused or abused them. * “Prescription painkillers” refers to opioid

Prescription painkiller overdoses are a public health epidemic.

Certain groups are more likely to abuse or overdose on prescription painkillers.

• In 2010, about 12 million Americans (age 12 or older) reported nonmedical use of prescription painkillers in the past year.

• Middle-aged adults have the highest prescription painkiller overdose rates.

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• Nonmedical use of prescription painkillers costs health insurers up to $72.5 billion annually in direct health care costs.

• Prescription painkiller overdoses killed nearly 15,000 people in the US in 2008.

This is more than 3 times the 4,000 people killed by these drugs in 1999.

• Nearly half a million emergency department visits in 2009 were due to

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people misusing or abusing prescription painkillers.

• Many more men than women die of overdoses from prescription painkillers.

• People in rural counties are nearly twice as likely to overdose on prescription painkillers as people in big cities.

• Whites and American Indian or Alaska Natives are more likely to overdose on prescription painkillers • About 1 in 10 American Indian or Alaska Natives aged 12 or older used prescription painkillers for nonmedical reasons in the past year, compared to 1 in 20 whites and 1 in 30 blacks.

The supply of prescription painkillers is larger than ever.

• The quantity of prescription painkillers sold to pharmacies, hospitals, and doctors’ offices was 4 times larger in 2010 than in 1999.

• Many states report problems with “pill mills” where doctors prescribe large quantities of painkillers to people who don’t need them medically. Some people also obtain prescriptions from multiple prescribers by “doctor shopping.”

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n an effort to address this problem, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The purpose of this National Take Back Day was to provide a venue for persons who wanted to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. This effort was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation participated in the event last year.

turn in site will be on the second floor (near the pharmacy) of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fort Gordon will again participate in another National Take Back Initiative on April 27 as a means to address the issue of prescription drug abuse. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.

• All participants must retain possession of their own medication during the surrender process. Law enforcement personnel should not handle the medications at any time.

The Fort Gordon Army Substance Abuse Program will participate in this campaign for the third time by partnering with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, and the Directorate of Emergency Services. The

Further Information: • Controlled (those substances which require a doctor’s prescription) noncontrolled, and over the counter substances may be collected.

• This program is anonymous and every effort will be made to protect the anonymity of participants. No questions or requests for identification will be made.

• Participants may dispose of medication in its original container, or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box. If an original container is submitted, the individual should remove any identifying information from the prescription label.

• All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

Items that cannot be turned in: a) Syringes, Intra-venous solutions, injectibles. b) Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative, and should not be placed in collection containers.

If you are an active duty Family Member, DA civilian employee, or military retiree and feel that you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, further information and/or services are available by contacting the Fort Gordon Army Substance Abuse Program Employee Assistance Program Coordinator. Family members for employees as well as retirees are also eligible for EAP services.

The EAPC provides short term counseling and referral services for active duty family members, DA civilian employees and military retirees.

Although the EAP is based out of the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), counseling services are not limited to problems with alcohol or drugs. Issues such as grief counseling, stress management, financial problems, and marital difficulties can also be addressed at no cost to the individual.

The EAPC is also responsible for providing training to employees and supervisors on the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and how and when to make proper use of these services.

Services are offered free of charge, are completely confidential, and do not involve billing our customers or their insurance. Any services obtained as a result of a referral to another agency will be the individual’s responsibility.

If further information is required, please contact Michael Reed, Fort Gordon Army Substance Abuse Program EAPC/PC, at 706-791-5797, or email michael.a.reed177.civ@mail.mil.

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Let There

Be Mud Gunny, Contributing Writer

The world can be a difficult and sometimes even cruel place. Each of us from time to time, faces a challenge as we navigate our way through the obstacles of life.

These challenges come in many different forms. They may be as mundane as your favorite shirt not being clean or no sugar for your coffee. The challenge may be a short fused deadline from the boss that never really seems to appreciate you, but always seems to blame you. It may take a more serious form like an illness or family hardship. It may even threaten your very life in the form of an armed enemy combatant. Many of you have stared bravely into the face of the most intense challenges on the planet and have come away empowered.

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On May 11 you will face a new challenge. The Marine Mud Challenge is one of the fun challenges of life. As you cross the finish line you are going to be filled with a sense of accomplishment. You will know that you and a few friends toed the line and met the challenge head on. You will probably be bruised and with a few cuts or scrapes, but you will be better for it, and proud to show them off to those who were not there.

To finish the Marine Mud Challenge is something not everyone can say they did.

Many are too frightened to even make it to the starting line. Some participants are brave enough to start, but after encountering the difficulties of the course they simply quit.

The feeling you have as your team crosses the finish line on May 11 will never be theirs.

Your stories, pictures and pride will only add to their regret.

The Marine Mud Challenge course is not easy; it isn’t meant to be. It has been designed to test even the most physically fit, while still remaining achievable by all of our participants. You will find both physical and mental obstacles on the course. Endurance, determination and team work are needed to successfully complete it. The course will attack

your fears of water, heights, closed in spaces, and new this year, the fear of the unknown. In previous years we gave guided tours. We met up on warm spring Saturday mornings and – like tour guides – walked groups through the course and even demonstrated each obstacle.

It gave participants a chance to face their fears at a nice leisurely pace. Our website www.

MarineMud.com has pictures and descriptions of some obstacles you will see on May 11.

However, we didn’t put everything on the site. Like that old, crafty poker player, we are keeping a few surprises close to our chest.

You are not the only one facing a challenge this year. The Marines of the Fort Gordon Marine Corps Detachment have been given a huge challenge of their own. We are moving the Marine Mud Challenge to a new location aboard post this year. Growth of the event and environmental concerns forced us to move our course. As word of the event’s fun and adventure spreads from participants like you, our numbers are growing larger every year.

From 2009 to 2011 we more than doubled our numbers and the old course was quickly reaching its maximum capacity. Moving the course has been a bit like going to the dentist; you get a little anxious and it can be painful,

but afterwards you feel better and you’re really glad you went.

We faced numerous discussions when trying to decide if we have to move, where could we go? Throughout the process our ultimate priority was focused on making the event better in every aspect. Before we even focused on construction we scoured the post for a suitable location. First and foremost, it had to be heavily wooded to support an adventurous course, and it had to be free of any environmental concerns. The area had to be located near the main side of the Fort to allow easy access for everyone and also big enough to support the growth of the event into the future.

Other concerns we addressed were, ensuring the area would be easily accessible by large vehicles so materials could be moved into place for construction, and that multiple water sources were in close proximity for making lots of mud. After a long search with the help of the hard working people at the Fort Gordon Range Control and the Department of Public Works, we found our new home.

We are now located on the southwest corner of 19th Street and Chamberlain Avenue. The

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Start/Finish area is more than four times the size of the old one, which will allow us to offer more services, food vendors and spectator viewing areas. The large parking area provides space for nearly a thousand cars without interfering with other facilities and is much easier to find, as well. The new course is shorter in length, about four miles, but it will have more obstacles and more mud. We are using more than 100 telephone poles and 80 dump trucks of dirt on the adult course alone.

The final obstacle, the renowned Marine wall, will now be 24-feet wide with a new awe inspiring graphic covering its face. It will also be adorned the team names of our past winners to highlight the accomplishments of those that have come before. The new area will allow us to add additional obstacles and length as we grow into the future. It has required a great deal of time and effort from the Marines volunteering, but we are happy with the new location and excited about the opportunities it provides.

From the beginning, our desire was to build two courses instead of one. Along with the adult course, we are building a dedicated course for the Children’s Challenge. In previous years, the children shared obstacles

with the adults; this forced all children to start before the adults and we had to make sure every kid was off the course before we could start the first adult teams at 9 a.m. The early start times led to time gaps of a couple hours or more for some families participating in both the Children’s Challenge and the adult event, and some really cold kids in the washdown area. The new course will give families a bit more flexibility when planning for the day. Child groups will be starting constantly throughout the day. The children can join any group and run the course as many times as they like after they check-in.

The telephone poles will be set, the nets hung.

The planks and ropes have will have been secured and the mud pits will be filled. The Marines will meet the challenge before them.

On May 11 the measure of our determination will be on display and our success will be measured by each reddish-orange stained participant that scrambles over the Marine Wall.

This year, a new challenge awaits. The Marine Mud Challenge is ready.

Are you?

CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW

at Fort Gordon’s Spring Fest Saturday, April 20, 2013 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Corner of Barnes Avenue and Rice Road JUDGING BY THE “GOOD GUYS” $15

Pre-Registration by April 1, 2013 $20 Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m. Day of Event (at tent) PRIZES Best of Show People’s Choice $100 & Trophy (ea) Best of Cars Best of Bikes Best of Trucks $75 & Trophy (ea) Club Participation* 1st, 2nd & 3rd

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*1st $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $50

*Photography by CW3 ALEXANDER WEEKS

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The Fort Gordon Spouses and Civilians Club (FGSCC) and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) present the

April 20 | Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dine with us...

Fort Gordon’s Barton Field Jennifer Wellman: 706-791-2555 or jennifer.f.wellman.naf@mail.mil Go to www.fortgordon.com to download an application

Corner Space $55 Outside Drive-Up & Park Space $45 Inside Space $30 Active-Duty E6 & Below $20 (ID required | Inside space only) Limited space available Payment required to reserve your space

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

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Army Community Service Rm. 224, 155 & 172, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3579 | Toll Free: 1-877-310-5741 New to the Command Spouse Team?

AFTB wants to help you grow Army Strong!

Command Spouse Team Training April 22-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pre-registration is required.

Military Spouse Appreciation week May 6-10

Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10

A series of events is planned for the week, culminating in a very special Friday! More to follow on this very important event!

Many people around the world take this day to honor and acknowledge the significant contributions, sacrifices and support of military spouses; whether Army, Air force, Navy or Marine.

Contact AFTP at 706-791-2820 to sign up.

Child, Youth & School Services Bldg. 28320, Lane Ave. | 706-791-4455/4722 CYSS Youth Program: Youth Heroes Lock-In* April 26-27, 6 p.m.-6 a.m.

Youth Services, Bldg. 45410

Friday from 5:15 a.m.-6 p.m. at both the CDC East and CDC West. Parents can use the facilities up to 24 hours per week, with a minimum two-hour charge.

CYSS Youth Program staff and CYSS registered youth will celebrate Month of the Military Child by recognizing the true heroes, our youth.

CDC East* The Army Strong Beginnings Pre-K program is designed to prepare children to be successful to enter Kindergarten. Children who will be entering Kindergarten the following fall (4 years old prior to September 1) are eligible to attend Strong Beginnings Pre-K. For program information call 706-791-8707/8507.

We will hold our annual lock-in from 6 p.m. on April 26 to 6 a.m. on April 27. Members will enjoy a skate competition, go-karts, laser tag, arcade games, midnight basketball tournament, dancing, and lots to eat.

For program information call 706-7916500/7575.

Child Development Centers The CDC East (Bldg 290) and CDC West (Bldg18407) programs enhance the development of children socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively, and physically.

Hourly Care Program* All CDCs offer an Hourly Care program for children ages six weeks to five years Monday28 | FYI April 2013

Family Child Care Did you know that unauthorized child care in government housing is prohibited? The maximum time permitted for an adult to provide child care in government housing is 10 hours per week. Providing unauthorized child care jeopardizes your eligibility for housing!

Check with the Family Child Care office to learn more about FCC Certification. Please call 706-791-4440/3993 or visit our FCC office at Building 28320 Lane Ave, Fort Gordon.

Pre-K/Kinder Before and After School Spring Camp Program* 5:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

Bldg. 45400, 46th St. Fieldtrips and fun filled daily activities are planned. USDA approved meals.

(Please note that all fieldtrips are included in your fees) • Bowling • Putt-Putt Golf • Riding Stable • Zoo Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services. To be eligible, children must be entering Kindergarten or First Grade in the fall. For program information call 706791-1306. *Must be registered with CYSS. For registration information call Parent Central Services at 706-791-4722.

CONFERENCE AND CATERING SERVICES

Gordon’s Conference & Catering Bldg. 18402, 19th St. | 706-791-6780/2205 After Duty Hours: 706-339-0827 Gordon’s Café: Home to the Best Home-Style Lunch Buffet Located at Gordon’s Conference and Catering Grill • Soup and Chili Bar • Blue Plate Specials Buffet: $8.95 (includes a complimentary beverage) Served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

We provide busy professionals a home-cooked buffet that offers a generous selection of entrées, vegetables, a 50+ item salad bar, dessert bar, and soft serve ice cream. Baked Chicken and Baked Fish Served Each Day! Also enjoy fresh brewed sweet Georgia tea, soft drinks and Starbucks® coffee.

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Join the Ten Star Card Program for Lunch Pick up your lunch card at the register. After 10 punches on the card, your next lunch visit is free. (Minimum lunch purchase of $7 required to participate)

Mother’s day Brunch May 12 (Reservations strongly encouraged) See ad on page 14 for details.

Special Event The best place to hold your special occasion is Gordon’s Conference and Catering.

• Various room sizes to accommodate any type of event and party size from 20 to 600 guests • Two beautiful ballrooms equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment • Comfortable seating and stunning décor • Affordable accommodations and flexible staff to meet your every need Have your special event during lunch and we’ll provide the room for FREE! Call Jeff Starcher or Janice Ivey at 706-791-6780 or 706-791-2205.

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SPORTS, RECREATION & LEISURE

Aladdin Travel 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.

Disney Military Salute Promotion Promotion has been extended to September 2013!

Universal Orlando’s Military Salute FREE 3-Day Park-to-Park Ticket!

Valid for Active Duty or Retired Military with a valid military photo ID.

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

Take advantage of this special limited time offer!

Gordon Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. | 706-791-3446 This Month at Gordon Lanes • Super Sundays 1-10 p.m. Bowl three games and shoe rental for only $8 per person.

• Dollar Days Every Monday, 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 Celebrate your birthday in our party room! You bring the children and the cake, we do the rest!

• Wild Wednesdays 1-6 p.m. and 7:30-11 p.m. $1.50 per game and $1.50 shoe rental.

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• Summer Leagues Now Forming!

For a full list of leagues and their starting dates, see ad on page 60.

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 Kegler’s Café Can you say awesome omelets? Check out our breakfast menu and lunch specials every Wednesday and Saturday!

Great food at a fair price!

Kegler’s Bar 18 TVs – great atmosphere – friendly staff – your favorite beverages Come in with friends and unwind!

Check Out Our New 80” Flat Screen TV and new bar furniture!

24-Number Bingo Great entertainment! Win up to $4,000! __________________________________ Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

SPORTS, RECREATION & LEISURE cont.

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave. | 706-793-8552

Upcoming Shows: The Fox on the Fairway, by Ken Ludwig Show dates: May 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 The Dinner Theatre will become the “clubhouse” for a hilarious show about a wild game of golf.

It’s a tribute from playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s.

The Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with...golf.

Social Security, by Andrew Bergman Show dates: July 19, 20, 26 & 27, Aug. 1, 2 & 3 Audition dates: May 13 & 14, 7 p.m.

“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.

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club, by Jeffrey Hatcher Show dates: Sep. 20, 21, 27 & 28, Oct. 10, 11 & 12 Audition dates: July 22 & 23, 7 p.m.

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 Miracle on South Division Street, by Tom Dudzick Show dates: Nov. 16, 17, 22 & 23, Dec. 5, 6 & 7 Audition dates: Oct. 7 & 8, 7 p.m.

“It’s Christmas Eve, as we experience 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. The results are heartfelt and hilarious.”

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.

You can call the Box Office at 706-793-8552 for tickets and information. And, as always, we hope to see YOU at the theatre in the very near future.

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

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

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Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. | 706-791-5078 Fishing Tournaments at Butler Reservoir Bass Tournament: April 7 Crappie Tournament: April 21 Daylight-Noon

Recreational Shooting at Range 14 April 27: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wed., Thu. and Fri.: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Open to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a Fort Gordon fishing license guest permit (available at registration). $20 per person, $10 FGSC members with a $5 Big Fish Pot, $100 awarded to first place; $50 to second place.

$10 per person, $5 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16.

There will be no pistol and rifle shooting activities on Range 14 during Masters Week, April 10-16.

__________________________________ Hours of Operation: Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Hilltop Riding Stable Bldg. 509, Range Rd. | 706-791-4864 Family Fun Day April 20, 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Trail rides, ages seven 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.

Trail Day Use for Privately Owned Horses Sun.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 per day, per horses with Coggins. Park and unload in the trailer area next to our wonderful playgrounds and picnic areas and ride out 20 miles of marked trails.

Pony Rides Pony rides are available for both a half and a full hour for children up to six years old.

Come walk our pony trail to our grooming center!

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Special Assistance Riding April 16 & 30 Reservation required. Space is limited, call for more information.

Open Riding Guided trail rides: see our website for riding times.

Youth Horse Camp Spring dates: April 8-12 $200 Sponsored $225 Un-Sponsored

Weekdays: 11 a.m. 24-hour reservation required.

The reservation book is now open for spring and summer, 2013. We welcome youth ages 7 through 13.

Spend the day or week with us and learn all about horses and herd care!

Think Hilltop for your next Event!

We host birthday parties; holiday parties; conferences and team building events! Play grounds and picnic areas are open to the general public. Call for more information.

Sat. and Sun.: No reservation required; first come, first served.

All riders must arrive 40 minutes before ride time.

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.

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

Mon.-Tue., Closed

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Gordon Lakes Golf Club Bldg. 537, Range Rd. | 706-791-2433/6854/5796 Tee Times via Email • william.fumai.naf@mail.mil • dallas.m.cooke.naf@mail.mil Tee times are taken four days in advance.

Reservations for 2013 Golf Tournaments The time to set up your 2013 summer and fall golf tournaments is now! Please contact Bill Fumai at 706-791-2433 to book your event today!

Golf Shop Merchandise New 2013 products are available in the Pro Shop!

Golf Memberships Come join one of the best golf courses in the CSRA (The Augusta Chronicle, July 10) and the #1 Army golf course voted by the PGA of America. With great membership pricing available, now is the perfect time to become a member!

Members receive special offers on range balls, cart rides and merchandise, as well as discounted green fees, cart fees, tournament entry fees and assistance in securing preferential tee times. Enjoy the latest technology with our new Visage GPS system: exact yardage to the pin, hole by hole playing tips and food and beverages orders from anywhere on the course!

Hook a Soldier on Golf The program runs every Saturday morning except holidays. All Soldiers are invited to enjoy a free hour of golf instruction on the driving range. The clinic runs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

PGA instructor Dallas Cooke and the Gordon Lakes staff will be available on the range to assist all Active Duty Service Members, Retirees and their families. Range balls and golf clubs are provided − just show up!

Hook a Spouse on Golf Gordon Lakes Golf Club will offer the clinic, Hook a Spouse on Golf, once a month until September. PGA instructor Dallas Cooke and Bill Vacain will be available on the range to assist military spouses interested in learning about the game of golf. Range balls and golf clubs are provided − just show up!

Spouses: play nine holes, and then enjoy lunch in Bogey’s Grill! Check with the Pro Shop for dates and times.

Taylor Made Demo Day Taylor Made and Gordon Lakes has set up your own personal fitting just for you! Come out from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 for all the newest equipment from Taylor Made!

Check out the new R1 Driver, RBZ2 Driver, Fairway Woods and Hybrids plus many more.

Great deals on great items – call the Pro Shop to schedule your fitting today!

Ping Demo Day 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Ping staff members and Gordon Lakes staff will be on hand to provide assistance with all of the latest technology from Ping. Come check out the new Ping Anser Clubs, G25 Irons, Drivers, Fairway Woods and Hybrids and many more.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pro Shop.

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

Lessons are 45 minutes long. To sign up, call Dallas at 706-831-4654.

Senior Dogfight Tuesdays and Thursdays Must be 55 or older to be a member – valid handicap required.

For more information, please visit the website: http://tinyurl.com/seniordogfight Please note: On Saturdays, we will be having 7:30 a.m. shotgun start on all three nines. We will begin tee times at 7:30 a.m. on Sundays.

Starting times will be determined by weather.

Please call ahead if you have any questions.

Please check our information center in the clubhouse for upcoming tournaments and events.

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

Fri.-Sun.: 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Weather permitting

Voted best place for riding in the Augusta area

by Columbia County magazine.

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Woodworth Consolidated Library Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd. | 706-791-7323

Celebrate National Library Week!

Mon., April 15: Balloon Day Come get a balloon and pick up a scavenger hunt quiz!

Tue., April 16: Popcorn Giveaway Pick up your popcorn between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wed., April 17: Preschool Story Time Starting at 10 a.m.

Thu., April 18: Teen Lit Day Check out the Teen and Young Adult Literature that we have available! Also Scavenger Hunt quizzes are due by 4 p.m.

Pre-School Story Hour: Pop Open a Good Book!* Wednesdays April 3 and 10, at 10 a.m.

Drop by for stories, crafts, and song and dance!

Books Around Town Book Club* April 25, 6:15 p.m.-until Let’s go restaurant hopping and read a book while we do it! The book selection for April is Bel Canto by Ann Patchett! Contact the Woodworth Library to reserve your spot and find out the meeting location: 706-791-2449. 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

Music in the Library This month the library will feature American Folk Music. Enjoy music in the library and learn more about different genres and points of interest in history. Check out books and CDs for all your favorites!

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

*To sign up or for more information, call 706-791-2449 or email Jessica Christian at jessica.t.christian2.naf@mail.mil

Login: to your ‘My Account’ and select ‘Free Downloads’.

Get Outdoors Gordon getoutdoorsgordon@fortgordon.com | 706-791-2556 Zipline and Tree Top canopy Tour April 6 Paddle and Ride May 4 Mistletoe State Park Hike May 18

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Camping Trip to Jekyll Island and Cumberland Island National Seashore Hike May 24-27 Rent kayaks, canoes and bikes through Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex at Range 14. 706-791-5078.

For more information on any Get Outdoors Gordon activity, call 706-791-2556, or email getoutdoorsgordon@fortgordon.com.

Stop catastrophic thinking, reduce anxiety and improve problem solving April 17, 2013 9:00 a.m.

Family Outreach Center Building 33512 | South Rice Road Behind Woodworth Consolidated Library

Contact ACS to Register: (706) 791-3579

master resiliency

Putting It In Perspective

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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: 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Phone: 706-791-2433 (ext. 4)

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

CafĂŠ

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

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

Phone: 706-791-6780

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

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

Phone: 706-790-5505

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

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

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TOWERS

JAVA EXPRESS

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

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

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

Available at most MWR facilities

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“NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY Family and MWR ADMINISTRATION Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) 706-791-4140 Room 382, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. FYI Advertising Sales 706-791-3912 Room 337, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. 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

Community Services

Information and Referral Services 706-791-0792

Sports, Recreation AND Leisure

Military OneSource 1-800-342-9647

Aladdin Travel 706-771-0089 Bldg. 36200, 36th St.

Mobilization and Deployment Program 706-791-1958 Outreach 706-791-8358 Relocation Services Welcome Center: Darling Hall, Rm. 172 Lending Closet: Darling Hall, Rm. 172 706-791-4181/1922 Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 706-791-8777 Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) 706-787-4767/1767 Swap and Assist Shop 706-791-3579

Army Community Services (ACS) 706-791-3579 / Toll Free: 1-877-310-5741 Suites 224, 155 & 172, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave.

Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS)

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

Child Development Center Main 706-791-2701/6761 Bldg. 45300, 45th St.

Army Family Team Bldg. (AFTB) 706-791-2820 Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) 706-791-3880 Christmas House 706-791-3880 Domestic Violence Hotline 706-791-STOP (7867) EAMC Department of Social Work Service (SWS) 706-787-3656/5811 Employment Readiness Program (ERP) 706-791-7878 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) 706-791-4872 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 706-791-3648/6632 Family Outreach Center 706-791-5220 Financial Readiness 706-791-1918/8586

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Child Development Center East 706-791-8707/8507 Bldg. 290, 225 East Hospital Rd. Child Development Center West 706-791-0732 Bldg. 18407, 537 19th St.

Alternate Escapes 706-791-0785 Bldg. 25722, B St. Bingo Palace 706-793-0003 Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St. BOSS Headquarters 706-791-3025 Bldg. 25489, 28th St. Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official Travel 706-798-0990 Room 117, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. Courtyard Outdoor Pool 706-791-3550 Ring Hall, Bldg. 36710, Brainard Ave. Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre 706-793-8552 Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave. Fort Gordon Sportsman’s Club 706-791-5078 Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. Get Outdoors Gordon 706-791-2556

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

Gordon Fitness Center 706-791-2647 Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave.

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

Gordon Lakes Golf Club 706-791-2433 Bldg. 537, Range Rd.

CYSS/Parent Central Services 706-791-4455/4722 Bldg. 28320, Lane Ave. CYSS School-Age Services & Middle School/Teen Programs 706-791-7575/6500 Bldg. 45410, 46th St. CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness 706-791-5104 Bldg. 45410, 46th St.

Gordon Lanes 706-791-3446 Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. Gym #3 706-791-2864 Bldg. 25510, Brainard Ave. Gym #5 706-791-7370 Bldg. 25713, 26th St.

“NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY Gym #6 – Fitness Center 706-791-6872 Bldg. 21713, 21st St.

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

Hilltop Riding Stable 706-791-4864 Bldg. 509, North Range Rd.

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

Indoor Swimming Pool 706-791-3034 Bldg. 21608, Brainard Ave. Leitner Lake Conference Center 706-791-5078 1.5 miles down Gibson Rd. from Range Rd. Pointes West Army Resort 706-541-1057 At Lake Thurmond Sports, Fitness and Aquatics 706-791-1142 Bldg. 29719, Barnes Ave. Woodworth Consolidated Library 706-791-7323 Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd.

Miscellaneous Army Volunteer Corps 706-791-3880 Room 169, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. Commissary 706-791-3718 Bldg. 37200, 3rd Ave. By-Pass The Exchange 706-793-7171 Bldg. 38200 Fort Gordon Bus Company 706-793-0026 Bldg. 36200, 36th St.

Fort Gordon Recycling 706-791-7881/706-831-3409 (cell) Bldg. 997, 10th St. and Chamberlain Ave. Gordon’s Car Care Auto Skills Center 706-791-2390 Bldg. 29300, 30th St. ID Card Section/DEERS Office 706- 791-1927/1930 Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720 IHG Army Hotels 706-790-3676 Military Police Station 706-791-4380/4537

GET CONNECTED! Texting Information about upcoming events are available through our free and easy texting service.

Text “MWR” to 70720 to subscribe!

NAF Civilian Personnel Office 706-791-6382 Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 706-791-3148 Post Information 706-791-0110 Public Affairs Office (PAO) 706-791-7003 Bldg. 29801, Nelson Hall, 520 Chamberlain Ave.

Fort Gordon MWR:

www.facebook.com/FortGordonMWR

Fort Gordon Garrison Town Hall Meetings:

www.facebook.com/ftgordonga

Signal Museum 706-791-3856 Signal Towers, Bldg. 29808, Chamberlain Ave. Veterinary Services 706-787-7375/3815 Bldg. 500, Range Rd.

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Arial Marsh, Contributing Writer

Springtime is a universal symbol of new beginnings and fresh slates, and this year the FYI is happy to help you with yours. Our inner ‘nesting’ instincts thaw back to life the moment that trusted Southern Sunshine returns with cool mornings and crisp spring breezes. With them come the weekends of garage sales, couches being rearranged, closets dumped on the bed, and air vents and heater ducts getting vacuumed.

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and the food being better than anything you can make yourself. That same scheme can be found in your grocery. The cleaning aisle, with its florescent lighting and bright packaging promising to ‘work hard, so you don’t have to’ has caught many a spring cleaner in its clutches.

Harsh chemicals, wasted packaging, and expensive – the list of cons for these products goes on and on. It seems the only escape is to buy those new ‘green’ products that cost a small fortune… Or is it?

Cue the Hallelujah chorus because I have found the solution. Enter www.soapsgonebuy.com – the ultimate destination for all cleaners that can be

made… wait for it… in your kitchen! And the best part? After buying the supplies you are paying half the cost of store bought cleaners, without the packaging, chemicals, or waste that comes with them.

The liquid laundry soap recipe is my personal favorite. When my family and I do it, we make the extra large portion (considering we do about three loads a day.) The cost on average? Four cents a load. The benefits? Our home smelled like fresh washed sheets for a week after! And to make things even simpler, all the supplies can be purchased directly through Soapsgonebuy or at any well stocked supercenter.

Small Recipe: 3 Pints Water 1/3 bar Fels Naptha Soap, grated

Now that your laundry is done, let’s tackle the rest! All kitchens are likely to contain the necessary ingredients of white vinegar, lemon juice/oil, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide, so these shouldn’t cause you to go on a special shopping trip.

1/2 cup Washing Soda (Arm and Hammer, NOT baking soda though!)

1/2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax 2 Gallon bucket to mix it in 1 Quart hot water Hot Water Mix Fels Naptha soap in a saucepan with three pints hot water and heat on low until dissolved. Stir in Washing Soda and Borax. Stir until thickened, and remove from heat. Add one Quart Hot Water to a two-gallon bucket. Add soap mixture, and mix well. Fill bucket completely with additional hot water, and mix well. Set aside for 24 hours, or until mixture thickens. You may add additional HOT water if the mixture becomes too thick. Mix well before each use. Use 1/2 cup of mixture per load. Makes 64 loads. Cost per load $0.03.

Large Recipe: 4.5 Gallons Water 1 bar grated Fels Naptha soap 5 gallon bucket 1 cup washing soda (Again, Arm and Hammer) 1 cup 20 Mule Team Borax

All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon water.

Store and keep.

Air Freshener: Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes absorbs odors around the house and grinding up a slice of lemon or grapefruit in the garbage disposal gets rid of ‘sink stink.’ Hate the smell of vinegar? Simmer a small pot of water with mint and lemon on the stove.

The steam will carry with it the delicious smell, and you can always throw in a tea bag to sip on later!

Bathroom mold: Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3% strength) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower. *Hydrogen peroxide may cause bleaching/ fading of fabric so be cautious, even in diluted form.

Disinfectant: Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water and use as you would an all-purpose cleaner.

4 1/2 gallons water Put grated Fels Naptha in saucepan and cover with water. Heat on low until dissolved. Fill bucket (we used a Rubbermaid with a lid for easy storing) with 4.5 gallons of hot water and add soap. Stir to combine. Add one cup washing soda and one cup borax and mix well. As it cools, it will thicken. If mixture becomes too thick, add hot water to thin it to desired consistency. May be used immediately. Mix well before each use. Use ½ (normal) to 1 cup per load (heavy). Cost per load $0.04.

Tip: For the large batch, funnel a week’s worth into an old store bought detergent container for easy storing close to the washing machine. The extra can be kept in a closed Rubbermaid bin for future use.

Drain Cleaner: Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, then 1/2 cup vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction can break fatty acids down into soap and glycerin, allowing the clog to wash down the drain. After 15 minutes, pour in boiling water to clear residue. Caution: only use this method with metal plumbing. Plastic pipes can melt if excess boiling water is used. Do not use this method after trying a commercial drain opener--the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes.

Floor Cleaner and Polish: Vinyl and linoleum: mix 1 cup vinegar and a few drops of baby oil in 1 gallon warm water. For tough jobs, add 1/4 cup borox.

If you want to go the more traditional route, stick to the simple powder recipe:

Powdered Laundry Detergent: 1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap 1/2 cup washing soda 1/2 cup 20 mule team borax Mix and store in airtight container or bag. For light or small loads, use 1 tablespoon. For normal loads, use 2 tablespoons. For heavy loads, use 3 tablespoons. Cost per load .15.

To make a large batch - grate 6 bars of Fels Naptha Soap and then add 3 cups of Washing Soda and 3 cups of 20 Mule Team Borax. Mix well and store in covered container.

Wood: apply a thin coat of 1:1 vegetable oil and vinegar and rub in well. For damp-mopping wood floors: mix equal amounts of white distilled vinegar and water. Add 15 drops of pure peppermint oil; shake to mix.

As always, we here at the FYI are keeping an eye out for your best interest – while doing a little research of our own. Although a bit more time may be involved preparing these homemade cleaners, the money and earth saving benefits they offer well outweigh the extra hour a month it takes to make them.

For more cleaning tips and special ingredient ordering, visit soapsgonebuy.com.

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Arial Marsh, Contributing Writer

Here in Northern Georgia and our neighbor across the river, South Carolina, there is an abundance of outdoor activities. From canoeing down the Savannah River to taking a hike to the SC waterfalls, we have no excuse to spend our weekends indoors. One sport in particular is particularly appealing, due to the versatile experience it offers based off the level of those partaking. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you…mountain biking.

To take things one step up, there is FATS – which is exactly what you’ll burn if you take a ride on it! Nestled in the Long Cane Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest, FATS is the crown jewel of the CSRA trails, and for good reason. FATS has something for everyone of any hiking or biking level. Professional mountain bikes and bikers are often present right alongside families enjoying the scenery and free weekend entertainment.

Don’t turn the page! I’m serious – if my nine year old brother can do this, so can you. Augusta boasts one of the best mountain biking trails for new beginners, avid riders, family treks and all of us in-between. North Augusta, only a 20 minute drive from Fort Gordon, has an outstanding paved trail for walking, hiking, bicycling, and rollerskating. Built along an abandoned railroad track, the North Augusta Greeneway offers a beautiful “green tunnel” experience for much of its length, perfect for a shaded leisurely walk or photo op. This rail-trail passes through the Riverview Park, which is a convenient access point.

The main trail is about seven miles long, with several more miles of trails branching off of it and worthy of exploration.

FATS consists of six individual loops, each with their own character and feel. There are two parking lots, the South Trailhead is the main parking lot, and the North Trailhead is adjacent to Big Rock and Tower. The southern loops are Brown Wave (my personal favorite), Skinny, Great Wall, and Deep Step. Big Rock and Tower make up the northern loops. Signs at each intersection of the trails keep everything in order once you get there, and they offer a turn by turn tour of the trails via Google maps.

Take advantage of these two great avenues, take the bikes off their racks and unplug the kid’s cellphones. Spring is dying quick so now is the time to get outside and soak in some sunshine before the heat hits!

HIKING TRIP

Tallulah Gorge Trail • Clayton, GA April 27, 2013 • Pre-register by April 15, 2013 Open to all • $25.00 per person • Transportation provided Bring your own hiking boots/shoes, sunscreen, hat, trail snacks, water and travel/food money To register, call 706-791-2556 www.fortgordon.com | 43

Future State of the FYI Molly Swift, Editor

Change. It’s sometimes painful. It can be hard. And it’s a constant in life.

I came to Fort Gordon as an employee of MWR Marketing and Advertising almost seven years ago. Within a few years, I experienced selling advertising, managing sponsorship, promoting events, creating advertising, brand communications and more. My days often involved everything from doing interviews on local news to hanging up banners on the side of the road.

Seriously, there was rarely a dull moment.

Then I was given the opportunity to do something I’d never before done; manage the structure, content and development of this monthly magazine. Not only was I nervous – try suddenly writing stuff that

(potentially) reaches thousands of eyes – but I was super excited! Working with the talented Bartley Harper and a tiny handful of contributing writers, we grew from a small ad-mag to a full-size, glossy publication boasting loyal advertisers and equally loyal readers featuring an average of ten contributing authors and three major monthly features.

Excuse my rambling. I’m taking a jog down memory lane and need to get to the point.

You may recall, last October we surveyed our readers; we asked how you would respond to a purely digital presence. What we didn’t mention was that we weren’t taking away the print version in its entirety; rather, we envisioned drastically altering the

print magazine while adding a web-based magazine to our bag of tricks. Thankfully, the majority of you were pro-digitization!

So we now get to please everyone with the coming developments – which puts us in a very special and privileged position indeed – a combination of print media and a drastically improved online presence.

For many years we have preached the importance of caring for our earth; fittingly, during the month that hosts Earth Day, we are proud to announce a reduction in the number of print copies we will make available on post from 10,000 to 7,000.

In addition, the magazine’s page count itself will shrink to nearly half its current size. Not only are we saving trees, we

FYI+ has a responsive layout, providing a great experience at any screen-size

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will be cutting down on the manpower it takes to distribute our magazines and the cost involved mailing the magazine to our readers. Please be assured this will in no way compromise the quality of the publication’s content – if anything, it forces me to be extremely focused on the features we publish each month!

We want our readers to benefit from the FYI; it’s why we exist in the first place! So what can you look forward to? Oh-my-gosh, I wish I could just gather you all together and show you! But, since you won’t all fit in our office (and I think it might make a few people very nervous if we tried) I’ll try to describe just how fabulous the new webzine will be…

First of all, it is an extension of MWR and the print FYI Magazine; we decided on the name FYI+ to emphasize the fact we are providing you with even more than is currently available. We are clever that way. Also, the look will be consistent with the FYI Magazine; the same stunning

photography, the same clean, yet funky design and the same high-quality articles featuring all aspects of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, both on Fort Gordon and in the wider community.

Since we know you love them, we’re providing you with the chance to talk about them and share them – not only by copying and pasting the link, but by clicking our social media icons, commenting on our pages and subscribing to updates via our RSS feed. Oh yeah. We are encouraging you guys to not only join us in the FYI community, but to grow it your own way!

Share your favorite features via Twitter or Facebook, pin our photos and articles to Pinterest, and interact with our contributors via our feedback channels.

Want to look up MWR events? You can do that on our events page! Want to find a feature from May 2011 about the Marine Mud Challenge, or perhaps an article on CYSS? Yes, you can search for it and it will appear! Are you on your laptop or desktop

or on your cell? Actually, it doesn’t matter, because not only do we have a beautiful site, we have optimized it for mobile devices too, so regardless of how you access the internet, you will still be able to get your FYI. Only now, there’s more to read, more to engage with and more to love!

It’s amazing. We’re moving rapidly toward this new phase and it will be here before you know it. Next month, in fact, we’ll be launching our new site. The following month we are rolling out the new format publication as well as – just so you get the full benefits of our evolution in a seamless and timely manner!

And naturally, we will want to hear from you; please let us know how the new format and new site are working for you, what else you would like us to do, or if we got it right.

Our new email addresses will be on the FYI+ site under the About Us tab. I’m crossing my fingers because it might be just another change in the course of many, but it’s been a long time coming. And we’re ready.

Same fabulous articles + interactive content and plenty of ways to share and connect

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Pony Rides Open/Guided Riding Lakeside Rideouts Riding Lessons Family Fun Days Youth Horse Camps Overnight Boarding Horse Boarding Birthday Parties

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Month Of The

Military Child Molly Swift, Editor

Before we learned to talk, we were stealing markers and turning walls in works of modern toddler art. Before we knew the alphabet, it was depictions of Apples and Zebras that we learned to associated with A and Z. Before we could read, we would interpret a story based on the pictures that were in it. And so, the tradition continues. Where words all too often fail us, art steps up to be the universal language. No matter what dialect you speak, what ethnicity you are, or you level of education, art has the power to reach us all, and can convey things beyond that which a few well-placed adjectives might explain.

When we asked for the children of Fort Gordon to submit their artwork to be featured on the cover, we had no idea the stories that would unfold within the lines.

Without words, without knowing the story behind the crayons, we were able to see the true thoughts and emotions of those who often end up bearing the biggest burden in the Military. These pictures, seemingly nothing more than a child’s coloring project, act as a universal translator to the thoughts that otherwise would have been inexpressible.

Thank you to all who participated.

Though we couldn’t include everyone who submitted their artwork, the following is a collection of the artwork we received.

It was wonderful to receive, but I hope you all enjoy seeing what our children feel when it comes to life as a Military Child.

Angela Hilliard (Age: 9)

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Jessica Lehnardt (Age: 6)

Shanice Waite (Age: 5)

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Konstannce Lehnardt (Age: 10)

Chastity Lucas (Age: 8)

Alivia Lehnardt (Age: 8)

Ricky Hall (Age: 13)

Adison Lehnardt (Age: 14)

Moroni Lehnardt (Age: 11)

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Across

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1. These light up the sky during special occasions and holidays.

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5. When my parent has to leave for several months to fight for our freedom, he/she gets _____.

6. “I pledge allegiance to the ___ of the United States of America.”

3 Down 2. When my parent returns from deployment.

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3. The month of the Military Child.

4. Military Children ____ too!

CYSS School Support Services celebrates the Month of the Military Child!

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For any questions or concerns about K-12 school transitions, please contact us at 706791-7270 or 706-791-4168.

Across: 1. Fireworks 5. Deployed 6. Flag

Answers:

Down: 2. Reunion 3. April 4. Serve

Origin of mOMC In 1986 Casper Weinberger, the Secretary of Defense at the time, acknowledged April as the Month of the Military Child in an attempt to show children of military families that their personal sacrifices are recognized with respect and gratitude. This first national, official act lit a spark that has ignited and spread all around the world, leading to state governments following suit in recent years with their own declarations of April’s special meaning.

‘MOMC,’ as it has come to be known, has evolved into an internationally celebrated event encompassing all branches of Military life and service. With events like concerts, camps, carnivals and more, each installation plays their part to put in an extra effort to celebrate the smallest of the heroes, be them 8 months or 18 years old. Now that 50 | FYI April 2013

there are nearly 2 million Military children and counting, the need for this celebration and the events that come with it is only growing, overstepping local amenities so that government funded organizations and even privately owned businesses have stepped up to the plate to offer ways to honor your children.

One such group is ‘Operation: Military Kids,’ a division of the 4-H program, which reaches out to youth who have a deployed family member by giving out Hero Packs. Assembled by 4-H members and other community organizations, these packs are distributed to youth when their parent is deployed, each full of fun supplies and goodies for children.

Military families can request a Georgia Hero Pack here www.georgia4h.org/omk.

Organizations like these know it takes a strong

child to watch a parent leave, and a stronger one to welcome them back when they return from deployment, all the while dealing with the annual moves and other fine print that comes with the Military lifestyle. But we don’t need to tell you they’re special – you’ve known that from before they were even born, however we certainly try our best to prove it to them. With local events like Spring Fest, the Rock Eagle weekend, SKIES, and more, Fort Gordon strives to provide you and your children with the best possible facilities and events as a way of saying thank you, for your sacrifices and your support. Behind every Soldier there is a support system, and you are the best of them. So thank you, from all of us, and we hope you enjoy the many things offered to you this month and year round.

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reative Cuisine xceptional Service Gordon’s Conference & Catering provides dining, conference and catering solutions. Our experienced staff wants to help you with your special occasion: birthdays, hail & farewells, conferences, weddings and more!

Dine With Us! Gordon’s Conference & Catering serves a wide array of hot and cold items Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Choose from our daily specials, hot sandwiches, buffet or salad bar. We also serve Starbucks coffee! For a complete menu, pick online at www.fortgordon.com.

Catering Our catering services are second are here to serve you, so let us help you design a beautiful celebration, professional networking conference or formal gathering. Need off-site catering? No problem. Contact our catering manager, Janice Ivey, for more information.

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EarthyD Molly Swift, Editor What does the phrase “eco friendly” mean? Well, loosely defined it infers a lack of harm to the environment, either in terms of production, origin, use, material or disposal. When a product, practice or item is referred to as eco friendly, its impact on the natural world – or its footprint – should be minimal, especially when compared to the alternative. The existence of eco friendly products and consumables can help prevent the release of toxins into the world, reduce waste and conserve energy.

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mainstream, and it is now a major contender when it comes to beautiful, unique and eye-catching design. It has also become synonymous with healthy living; more people are educated regarding organic foods, recycling and conservation than ever before. Do an online search for “environmentally friendly” and a vast range of topics, products, tips and definitions are offered – from healthy recipes for Stromboli, to innovative packaging and light bulbs. The following eco friendly items – some you will have heard of, while others are still in the concept/planning stage – are making waves and shining a path to a cleaner future.

Designs The Bamboo House

The White Goat

Located in Kunming, China, the world’s first multi-storey bamboo house is a fine example of ecologically sound material. The bamboo house was designed for hilly terrain and its internal, as well as external wall panels, are made entirely of bamboo – probably the most ecological building material around. Bamboo has a growth cycle of four years, and it absorbs carbon dioxide. The plant’s structure is light and consequently is more effective in resisting earthquake tremors than a concrete structure. As a rural solution, the bamboo house can be easily constructed by local villagers without the need for heavy and expensive construction equipment. The potential of this technology is immense and in the provision of affordable and ecological housing, not just in China, but all over the world.

The Flowtron might infer a commode, but the White Goat machine actually changes standard, office paper into toilet paper. That’s right – recycling in your office has never before been so possible, and perhaps in a more literal (or practical) method than previously envisioned. The sixfoot-tall machine, $100,000 converts approximately 40 sheets of paper into a roll after a process that takes approximately 30 minutes. Available in Japan as of this summer, the White Goat shreds the paper, creates a paste with it, thins it out, dries and winds it around a roll; according to the manufacturer – Oriental – it does all this at a cost of approximately 12 cents per roll.

The Flowtron

Biodegradable Coffins

With a name that sounds more like a futuristic toilet than a bug zapper, this device is seriously efficient in eradicating waste and eliminates the need for using harsh chemicals. The Flowtron emits a high-intensity ultraviolet light which lures insects in to an electro statically-charged grid where the insects are quickly eliminated – dead insects then become food for birds and other animals.

The days of heavy, elaborate wooden coffins are numbered and new products are emerging, such as 100% natural and biodegradable coffins and baskets made of banana cord, bamboo, and willow and recycled paper. These new coffins and caskets are lightweight, come in a variety of styles and colors as well as materials, but can withstand significant weight and are appropriate for cremation, or for natural and traditional burials. Some coffins, such as the Ecopod are beautifully designed in a way that can only be described as stylish and elegant. www.fortgordon.com | 53

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Call or text us at (706) 399-1458 or on the web at www.nucousa.com

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:

Movies: 28 Days Later, 2002, Director: Danny Boyle, Rated: R

28 Weeks Later, 2007, Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Rated: R April showers bring May flowers…and…THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE! Bwaahaaahaaa! For anyone enjoying the Zombie genre, 28 Days Later, and 28 Weeks Later are both a must view. Updated and faster moving, these zombies are QUICK! And like any interesting Zombie show, the best story is progressed through the living – the psychology of survival, mercy, courage, loyalty, and the greater vs. the personal good. Both films play out like literary classics and include some of the best actors of our day: Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Naomie Harris, Robert Carlyle, Idris Elba, Catherine McCormack, and more.

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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Home to the Best Home-Style Lunch Buffet Monday-Friday | $8.95 includes a beverage

We provide busy professionals a home-cooked buffet that has a generous selection of entrée’s, vegetables, a 50+ item salad bar, dessert bar, soft serve ice cream and our beverage station consists of fresh brewed, sweet Georgia tea, soft drinks and Starbucks coffee.

From the Grill

• Variety of hot and cold sandwich wraps • Homemade tuna and chicken salad sandwiches • All-star burgers with all the trimmings • Chicken tender baskets (spicy or mild), shrimp baskets • Onion rings, french fries, potato salad, potato chips • Plus much more!

Soup & Chili Bar

Soups are prepared fresh daily and our chili is a meat lovers delight.

Blue Plate Specials

Wednesday: Taco day with choice of beef or chicken Thurday: German schnitzel day with steamed cabbage and home fries Friday: Fish fry day with homemade coleslaw Other: Italian, southern, BBQ, light eaters (baked chicken and baked fish served each day)

Join the Ten Star Card Program for Lunch

Pick up your Lunch Card at the register. After ten punches on the card, your next lunch visit is free. (Patron must spend at least $7.00 during lunch to receive a stamp on their lunch card.)

Special Event Lunches

Monday-Friday | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Bring your special event for lunch and we’ll provide the room for FREE! The facility has a number of rooms during lunch hours available for all occasions, including Hail and Farewells, Birthdays, Corporate Meetings and Conferences.

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Hong Kong Crystal Tyson, MWR Staff Writer

Hong Kong is located on the southern coast of China, home to Asia’s largest fashion show – the HKTDC – and a former British Colony. And while fashion has no official language, Cantonese (Chinese) and English are the major languages spoken.

Hong Kong is unique in that it holds over 7 million people on its 1,104 km2 of land. And with the most skyscrapers in the world within the city, that doesn’t leave a lot of space to move around.

Below are some things you can do to expand your cultural awareness: Food: French toast has a twist in Hong Kong!

It’s the perfect comfort-food combination of simple flavors and textures: sweet and savory, soft and crispy. Take two pieces of toast slathered with peanut butter or kaya jam, soaked in egg batter, fried in butter and served with still more butter and lots of syrup. Great idea to try at home; and kid-friendly too.

turmoil of the Maoist revolution is spilling over into Hong Kong and causing unrest as war rages in neighboring Vietnam. White Ghost Girls is the story of Frankie and Kate, two American sisters living in a foreign land in a chaotic time. With their war-photographer father off in Vietnam, Marianne, their beautiful but remote mother, keeps the family close by.

In Alice Greenway’s exquisite gem of a novel, two girls tumble into their teenage years against an extraordinary backdrop both sensuous and dangerous. This astonishing literary debut is a tale of sacrifice and solidarity that gleams with the kind of intense, complicated love that only exists between sisters. (Amazon.com)

Dine: Tin Drum Asia Café and Shangri La Chinese Restaurant are two restaurants to try.

These are Asian themed restaurants with a variety of food to offer. Both are sit-in, familyoriented restaurants.

Cinema: One of the all time greatest Kung Fu movies has to be Fist of Fury. A young man who swore an oath of non-violence works with his cousins in an ice factory where they mysteriously begin to disappear. Fist of Fury was one the main reasons behind the shift in Hong Kong cinema from swordplay to bare-handed fighting; and ushered in the “Golden era of kung fu cinema” in the 1970s. I think anything with Bruce Lee is worth watching!

HONG KONG

VIETNAM

TAIWAN PHILIPPINES

Read: White Ghost Girls, by Alice Greenway.

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Pointes West Army Resort and Allied American University Proudly Present

(Family Friendly – G Rated)

Saturday, April 13, 2013 | Gate Opens 7:00 p.m. | Movie Begins 8:00 p.m.

Bring your lawn chairs out to Pointes West for a newly released family movie shown on our outdoor screen on the beach. Complimentary popcorn, drinks and s’mores provided.

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Nanobots: friend or foe?

Nathan Hoeller, Creative Director

The nanobot: known as an evil menace in popular fiction films. It comes in swarms, eating everything in sight (The Day the Earth Stood Still); it acts as a biological weapon (the nanovirus known as the replicators in Stargate, Atlantis); not even robots are safe from its deadly sting (the Nanites used to destroy artificial intelligence in the movie iRobot). It seems, no matter where they show up they’re always portrayed as the bad guy. The concept of a nano-sized robot fits within the realm of science fiction, but it’s actually not far from science fact. Though it sounds futuristic, you may be surprised to know nanobots are already in use, but not in the same way these movies portray. In reality, nanobots are much more beneficial to society.

already existing in every living cell; turning food into energy, keeping us warm, fixing damages, and making new cells. So by rearranging the properties of matter, we can create new machines using what we know about the existing molecular machines in nature.

So what are nanobots? Some may imagine tiny metal robots serving their purpose on a microscopic scale, but they’re much too small to be created this way. Not only are they impossible to see with a standard microscope, but the metal materials and wires wouldn’t be possible to create at such a small size. You have to remember, nanobots are built on a nanoscale where a nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. To give you something to relate it to, DNA is two nanometers wide. A nanobot’s size could vary from 1-100 nanometers. This is incredibly small!

Arguably the most important benefit is to human health. Currently nanobots are being developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to remove tumors from the body.

Basically, these bots are built to navigate to the tumor and act as an antenna. Then a harmless laser is pointed at the affected area, creating a small blister. Then a second wave of nanobots is injected, providing chemotherapy directly to the tumor. The process reduces levels of toxicity caused by cancer treatments that typically travel through the entire body.

At this scale, you are basically changing the properties of matter a single atom at a time, creating new structures. These structures work very similarly to the molecular machines

What are the benefits of nanobots? They help us in several areas, for instance they’re used to create more effective sun block and more stain-resistant clothing. They’re also used in some water filtration devices that could turn dirty water into pure drinking water.

Nanobots create stronger materials by packing molecules tighter together, and create more reactive materials by expanding molecules and providing more surface area for the reactant.

So as you can see, there are many benefits they can provide, but what are the risks? Obviously one area of concern is the release of certain kinds of self-replicating nano-structures

into nature. In most cases, this wouldn’t be a concern, but scientists are aware of the precautions necessary; I guess you could say, they’re keeping a close eye on the nanobots.

They take measures to ensure the nanomaterials are in a controlled environment, as well as researching and testing their toxicity.

Just as with any new medical alternative; do your research. Make sure it’s backed by a collection of peer reviewed articles that support it before volunteering as a test subject.

After the benefits of nanobots are fully realized in human health, where will they go next?

Perhaps we’ll develop a symbiotic relationship between nanobots and our brains. Imagine a future where nano-technology inside your body allowed you to connect with someone else just by thinking about it, almost like telepathy. Sounds like science fiction, but it’s not that far from becoming reality. We are already connected worldwide through the internet and mobile phones. It’s a scary, yet curious thought to ponder. Perhaps the beginning stages of a new breed of super humans? Or the beginning of a roboapocalypse?

Source Nano You – Cambridge University, http://youtu.be/70ba1DByUmM www.curiosity.discovery.com/question/whatcancer-fighting-nanobots

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IHG Army Hotels on Fort Gordon Augusta, Georgia

The right place to stay is right on post.

At IHG Army Hotels, you’ll get complimentary breakfast, free high-speed Internet, courtesy shuttle service and more, all right on post. And no military I.D. is required.* RESERVATIONS: 877.711.TEAM (8326) or 706.790.3676 IHGArmyHotels.com 250 Chamberlain Avenue Augusta, GA 30905 *Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration; or valid rental agreement for vehicle you are driving, required to obtain a Fort Gordon entry pass. ©2013 InterContinental Hotels Group. All rights reserved.

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moviereview Depending on the kindness of strangers: Craigslist Joe Alice Wynn, Contributing Writer

In today’s society, cynicism and misanthropy are alive and well, and we lack the sense of community we once shared. Maybe it’s our current economic climate, or maybe you can chalk it up to the Internet. With so many services at our fingertips, genuine human connections are fewer and fewer as we look to our computers to do everything from shopping to dating. Either way, it’s refreshing to see someone take a positive outlook on the world and put their faith in people, which is exactly what Joe Garner did for his documentary Craigslist Joe, currently streaming on Netflix.

While some people are leery about meeting up with strangers via the Internet, Garner embraces the challenge full on, and sets out for 30 days with only the clothes on his back, a laptop, passport, phone and toothbrush as he relies on Craigslist to find food and shelter, meeting people along the way. Craigslist, a localized classified ads/website where you can buy a sofa, find a potential mate, gripe about politics or even call out a guy ogling your water Zumba class (yes, this happened), may not seem like a likely tool for this type of social experiment, but Garner succeeds in proving otherwise.

Along the way he meets hippies, a dominatrix, New Agers, a guy who worked on the Obama campaign, Iraqi immigrants – all who reach out to Joe and not only let him stay with them (or share rides), but they also become part of his story. As the holidays draw near, he ends up celebrating Hanukkah in New York, where he meets a couple who found their (free) car on Craigslist. He also spends a portion of the holidays working in a soup kitchen, and collecting toys for needy children. All of these connections, of course, he found on Craigslist.

It’s easy to be skeptical of Joe’s story; people tend to act differently when a camera is pointed at them. But it’s also easy to find faith in his story. Maybe there are people out there who are willing to reach out and help a complete stranger and not necessarily for the camera’s sake. What’s really is inspiring is Joe’s outlook

on the whole experience. He goes on this grand adventure with a wide-eyed enthusiasm that never falters, even when he’s sleeping in a bar.

Craigslist Joe certainly isn’t the best documentary ever made, while it does offer up some interesting characters and situations, its execution comes off clunky at times. The people he meets, however, don’t ever come across as phony or contrived. They seem genuinely interested in Joe and what he’s pursuing, and more than willing to share their own stories as well. The bonds he forms along the way are strong, and perhaps that’s the real message of the documentary: There are plenty of strangers out there willing to lend a hand, becoming friends in the process, just sometimes you need to reach out to them. Through Craigslist, of course.

As Joe sets out on the December 1, with promises to return on New Year’s Eve, at first it looks like that his journey might end up being a big bust while he’s barely out of the gate. But, he answers an ad of a guy looking to jam with someone and ends up playing bass with a hilariously awful guitar player. He ends up crashing up on the guy’s floor and scores a bag of apples. Rather than putting an ad on Craigslist to find places to sleep, he instead meets up with people through the site’s events listings. For example, Joe meets a retired Marine who offers up a spare bedroom while attending a free improv class.

Joe spends a lot of his 30 days traveling. He meets a guy looking for company on his trip to Portland in his “just serviced” van. Naturally, mechanical problems ensue. When they do get to a mechanic, he offers up his services for free.

For the benefit of the camera? It’s hard to say.

From Portland he travels to Seattle, to Chicago, to New York, to Florida, New Orleans, a little side trip to Mexico, San Francisco, where he meets Cragislist founder Craig Newmark, and back home to Los Angeles. www.fortgordon.com | 61

Auditions Open To Entire Community April 22 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. • K-12th grade Fort Gordon Youth Services Gym, Building 45410 Cast openings for approximately 50 children/youth, grades K-12 Participation in the show and workshop is FREE for all actors and backstage crew.

This is a group audition. No advance preparation is necessary, but a smile never hurts!

Participants should just be ready to come and have a good time!

IMPORTANT: AUDITIONERS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE AUDITION.

Rehearsals April 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m. • April 23-26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Fort Gordon Youth Services Gym, Building 45410 Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and, if selected, must be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the auditions.

Performance Saturday, April 27 • Alexander Hall • 1:30 p.m.

Admission will be free to the entire community as part of Fort Gordon’s Month of the Military Child Celebration.

For more information, contact steven.r.walpert.naf@mail.mil or CYSS at 706-791-4722/7270

Under current policy, all Non-Department of Defense ID Card holders must enter via Gate 1 on Gordon Highway. All adults entering Fort Gordon (16 years+) must have a valid photo ID (state DL, etc.). Drivers will also need proof of insurance and vehicle registration in their possession.

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Steve Walpert, Entertainment Director

We’ve just finished a tremendous run of our winter musical, Legally Blonde. It was so much fun for both the cast and audience members alike…. a very special production. All totaled, we had over 200 volunteers work on this production, including actors, set and prop builders, lighting and audio crews, costumers, backstage crew, plus volunteer hosts and hostesses and more. It took 8 weeks, 6 days a week – but it was certainly worth it. The show really brought the audiences to their feet each and every night!

As you may know, we are an Army Community Theatre. That means we operate mainly with volunteers, on stage, back stage and in the front-of-house area. Our volunteers are so vital to the success and operation of this program.

It takes thousands of volunteer hours to make a show like this happen and we simply could not do it without them. Let me give you a few examples…

Our elaborate sets are designed by Technical Director/Designer Dan Posey. He builds these sets weekdays and on weekends with the assistance of a dedicated cadre of volunteer workers. Over a period of two months, they contribute somewhere in the vicinity of 1000+ hours.

Then there’s the cast – again all volunteers – about 35 of them rehearsing six days a week, put through their paces by me, and our incredibly talented artistic staff; Les Reagan (Musical Director) and Mickey and Nathan Lubeck (Choreographers). The actors’ volunteer time in rehearsal (plus time at home learning lines and music) totals about 1500+ hours prior to opening night.

Now, for every performance we have a corps of cast, crew, plus hosts and hostesses that totals close to 60 very dedicated volunteers. Add to that our sensational orchestra, plus theatre and catering staff, and the total rises to over 70 each night. When you total all those hours, it’s pretty amazing!

With nine great performances over three weekends, the show produced lots of smiles on stage and off. I always tell the cast, if they have a great time on stage, the audience will have a great time watching t h e s h o w. T h i s certainly came true with Legally Blonde.

The energy generated

Photography by Gene Howard

on stage and in the audience was fantastic!

BRAVO to all involved in this show, and thanks so much to cast, crew and staff for all their dedication, hard work, and for sharing their talent with all of us.

Currently, we are in rehearsal for The Fox on the Fairway a hilarious farce playing May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, and 19. This show is a “tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s. The Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and overthe-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with… golf.” Tickets should go fast for this laugh-aminute comedy, so call Lee in the Box Office at 706-793-8552 for reservations soon.

Coming this month is a terrific opportunity for our younger performers. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be here at Fort Gordon to produce Blackbeard the Pirate with about 50 of our kids grades K12th. Auditions are Monday April 22, for the one-hour musical that will be performed at Alexander Hall on April 27. It’s always a great experience for all who participate. The workshop and performance are free. For more details, see the ad on the left (page 62).

Well, that’s it for this month folks. We hope to see you at the month of the Military Child Celebration and Spring Fest this month – or at one of our Dinner Theatre productions soon.

Until next month – wishing you a fun-filled and entertaining spring here at Fort Gordon.

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MAY 2013

Capturing the Past Gary Tuckey was a sergeant in Co E. 222 Infantry during the Second World War. His experiences were eloquently immortalized in a few documents – letters and telegram – that survived the decades.

Mothers Mothers of Fort Gordon talk about their lives: how they create stability within an ever-changing environment; their tips for surviving separations and lone-parenting; and why they love being military moms.

Where Everybody Knows Your Name We are Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. What does that mean and what are we doing for you over the next few months? We take a look at May, June and July.

The Fruits (and Vegetables) of the Season Where can you find the freshest fare of the area? We’ll take you there…

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Dinner Theatre Production of Legally Blonde: The Musical Photo by Gene Howard

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