Friday, October 19, 2012
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The South Potomac Pilot
CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7430, but hours can be negotiated. 703909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-6536776 or 571-232-5412 (cell). From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540-653-2148. Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves from Richmond at Home Depot on Atlee-Elmont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. Call David at (540) 653-9203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703692-9590. Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montross area to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or 4 riders from here if they would prefer me to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686. Early risers only.
Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “Commuter Clearinghouse� is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING SERVICE GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. Go to www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Members of the King George County Board of Supervisors (l.) are briefed by Rich Tenga (center right), project manager for the Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment, and Capt. Pete Nette (r.), NSASP commanding officer, about the implications of a Joint Land Use Study for Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.
Joint Land Use Study proposed By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer The King George County Board of Supervisors met with officials from Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) and the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) on Oct. 10 to discuss a proposed Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) that would help ensure mutually beneficial development in the local community and on board Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren. "I want to thank the board for having us," said Capt. Pete Nette, NSASP commanding officer. "I'd like to take this opportunity to inform you and the community of the Joint Land Use Study, the process, how we got here and some of the things the military and the community look at as we enter into this partnership." Partnership between Dahlgren and the local community is the essence of JLUS, which is intended to guide on and off-base development in a way that is mutually compatible. "What it does is address encroachment issues or potential encroachment issues for the installation and the community," Nette told the board. "It works both ways." In terms of land use in the vicinity of military installations, encroachment is defined as off-base development that impinges on operations, training, and test and evaluation activities on the installation. Of equal importance and consideration, encroachment is also defined as military activities impinging the safety or quality of life of citizens who live, study, work and play near a military installation. A few examples of encroachment are noise, tall structures, electromagnetic in-
terference and the potential accident zones of military aircraft. The latter concern made headlines in April when a Navy F/A-18 from Naval Air Station Oceana experienced mechanical failures and crashed into an apartment complex in Virginia Beach, Va. Fortunately, no loss of life resulted from the incident. Since NSF Dahlgren's mission is primarily focused on research and development, such accidents are highly unlikely here. Ever-increasing development along NSF Dahlgren's Potomac River Test Range (PRTR), however, is encroachment. Safety is the Navy's primary concern on the PRTR, but the cost of maintaining safety while conducting real-world testing could prompt military or Congressional planners to move operations elsewhere, depriving the community of employment opportunities and tax revenue. Communication and mutual understanding between on-base and off-base leadership is the key to charting compatible future growth, said Nette. "It is understanding each other's concerns and potential, to make the land use compatible." Rich Tenga, project manager for OEA, has guided several communities through the JLUS process. Each JLUS considers the unique local concerns, geography and military missions that must be coordinated for compatible land use, he said.Tenga noted that King George County and NSF Dahlgren already have a cooperative relationship, so any JLUS commissioned here would begin ahead of the curve. "It's an opportunity for you to promote compatible growth," Tenga told the board. Tenga pledged to support the King George County throughout the JLUS process. "I will be involved as project manager from cradle to grave," he said.
"The ultimate goal here is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the local community in consideration of military operations." That process begins with a grant from the Federal government covering 90 percent of the cost of JLUS. The local community is responsible for 10 percent of the study's cost, though this can be comprised of the time contributed by local officials to the study instead of cash. Local leaders are empowered to commission the study through a consultant of their choosing and organize the committees that will address concerns and gather public input. Tenga offered some observations about other successful JLUS efforts from other communities, chief among them the importanceofkeepingthepublicinvolvedand informed,andofemployingagiveandtake dialogtoreachconsensus.Localleadersare afforded the flexibility to design their JLUS to arrive at that destination by whichever means they deem most prudent. "What is unique about this is that it is your study," Tenga told the board. Once JLUS has been organized, conducted and agreed upon, implementation can take several forms, such as real estate disclosures, land buffers or easements, changing building codes to require more sound-resistant construction, or even land acquisitions. Though there are many details and decisions regarding JLUS remain and a resolution has not yet been officially adopted, members of the King George County Board of Supervisors were optimistic about the prospects of a JLUS. "It seems like a win-win situation," said Cedell Brooks Jr., chairman of the board. "It seems like we're in agreement for it."
CSM Administrative Professionals Training, Oct. 31 The College of Southern Maryland will hold a one-day conference for administrative professionals who want to gain skills while networking with peers, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 31 at the La Plata Campus. The day will include breakfast, lunch, workshops and a keynote by CSM Assistant Director of Recruitment, Nellie Pharr-Maletta on assertive communication skills. Topics discussed will include making yourself more valuable to your boss and organization. "This will be a wonderful opportunity for administrative professionals to gather, learn from experts and network
with each other," said Pharr-Maletta on what to expect from the day. "Administrative professionals are the heartbeat of every company and their levels of preparation and professionalism impact their companies." The conference tracks of this oneday event will include: "How to Work WellWith Others: Even ThoseYou Can't Stand"; "Enhancing your Professional Image"; "Understanding and Using Body Language" and "Exercise, Health, and Nutrition." Cost for the workshop is $128 and groups of 10 or more receive a discount rate of $99. Register by Oct. 23 online at
http://www.corporatecenter.csmd.edu /register.html using course section No. BUS-9720-105722 for Administrative Best Practices. For information, contact Linda Schleip at 301-934-7548 or lindas@csmd.edu. CSM's campuses are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two weeks advanced notices. If you are interested in these services, please contact the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614.