Traveller August 30, 2012

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COMMENTARY

by Chaplain (Maj.) Thomas J. Faichney

“Remember” is a simple statement with profound weight. Remember is the language of covenant, it is the language of promise. It is also a daily requirement.

We are forgetful people and we need various strings tied around our fingers as reminders. We need calendars, email notifications, day planners, notebooks, and so on and so forth. We create reminders such as bracelets and adopt symbols like the Wheel, Flaming Bomb and Key. My wedding band is a reminder.

He established the rainbow as a sign testifying to His promise, pointing to His faithfulness. When calling Israel

Isaac and Jacob. When he remembers Hannah, he sends her Samuel.

Veterans Day, Memorial Day. The national flag itself is a

reminder declaring valor and hardiness (red); purity and innocence (white); vigilance, perseverance and justice (blue). The memories of fallen Soldiers are woven into our nation’s colors and bonded to our nation’s memorials. When we observe these days and salute our flag, we remember their service, devotion, courage and love. We remember their idealism, youth, hopes, dreams, and

the baton on to us and it is in remembering them that we are strengthened to run our race. They are witnesses of our race. Remember their faith and remember their Families.

Not remembering is a sign of covenant unfaithfulness, of breaking our promise and simply not caring enough to follow through. Joseph remained in prison longer because he was not remembered by the cup bearer to Pharaoh, a former prisoner with him. When the people of

their covenant with Him. Have you ever forgotten a birthday or perhaps an anniversary? I have 11 nieces and

nephews, and it is hard to track all of their birthdays. My wife and my mom help me remember these important events and relationships to this day.

The Lord knows that we need reminders like His Word, the Sacraments and His Spirit. The Passover recalls the Lord’s deliverance of His people from the hand of Pharaoh because He remembered them. Communion is remembering Jesus, His life and His work and His victory. The Bible reminds us not only of law and what right looks like, but also of gospel and how to be forgiven, renewed and reconciled.

As I write this, I remember my calling. I remember my Family and the ability to bless them in this calling, and I remember my nation and the events that have taken so many of us so far from home, and some who have not returned.

Fellow Soldiers, remember all those deployed and remember their Families at home. It is in remembering that we renew loving devotion and strengthen the vigilance required to do our duty and to bless one another.

‘Remember:’ A Daily Requirement of Faith

was ratified, culminating many years of women struggling for the right to vote in the United States. As we acknowledge women’s struggles and celebrate their right to vote, we also recognize women in the Army for their tremendous contributions and relentless spirit in helping to keep this nation free.

Women serve in the Army as valuable Soldiers and Civilian employees in nearly every imaginable field. Over the past 10 years of continuous combat, our Army has proven itself in some of the toughest environments we have ever faced. In the face of this adversity, women have displayed

adaptability, embodying mental and physical toughness and courage under fire. We can be certain that when our freedom is threatened, women will be equal to any task.

units, agencies and Army activities planned

activities to celebrate the many significant

contributions of women in the Army. We salute their efforts and the role of Army women everywhere.

– Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Ray T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymon F. Chandler III

August 26: Celebrating Women’s Equality Day

Kenner Army Health Clinic and Troop Medical Clinic 1 will be open Friday for patient care;however, both facilities will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. For urgent/acute care needs Monday,

call (804) 734-9000. For medical emergencies, go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911.

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The following information was extracted from each of the school district websites in the Tri-City Area and supplemented by the Fort Lee School Liaison officer Nancy Elzie.

The questions and answers cover basic topics like registration requirements, the school lunch program, student discipline and bus transportation. Parents and guardians who take the time to read this material will be better informed and may save themselves a lot of time and frustration later when they’re searching for answers to questions similar to those listed below.

For additional information about any school-related topic, contact the school liaison at [email protected] or (804) 765-3813.

Q: How do I register my children for school?

A: The first step is finding out what school has been designated for the area where you live. Each housing area on Fort Lee, for example, has been zoned for a specific elementary school. Middle,

junior and high school students who reside on post attend the same schools in Prince George County. At the elementary level, grades K-5, a current physical and immunization records will be required for new students. Have those documents readily available when you go to the school to complete registration. At the secondary level (6-12), you must have an appointment to register. For high school enrollment, you need to have a student transcript from the previous school in order to determine what classes transfer and which ones are needed to graduate. It’s important to remember that registration will not be conducted on the first day of school, no exceptions. For more information on required documentation, visit www.leemwr.com/CYS/cys_cys_schools.htm.

Q: Will my child be allowed to attend a school outside his or her assigned zone?

A: No, regardless of the reason. Virginia law states that children will attend the school that is zoned for where the family resides.

Q: What are the requirements for

home schooling?A: Parents who choose to

home school their children should familiarize themselves with local laws governing education outside of the public school system. A letter of intent must be submitted to the local superintendent of the school division where the child resides. Home school curriculum must be equivalent to Virginia Standards of Learning. Additional information can be found at https://www.homeschool-life.com or by contacting the Fort Lee School Liaison.

Q: If I have questions about bus transportation, who should I contact?

A: If you have questions or concerns about transportation, start by contacting the principal or teacher where your child goes to school. If you still have questions or concerns, you may contact Prince George School Transportation, (804) 733-2712 and the business hours are 7:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To reach the bus garage, call (804) 733-7045 between 6-7 a.m. At any time, feel free to contact the school liaison for assistance and/or support.

Q: What other bus rules should I be aware of?

A: During the first week of school, children should be waiting at their assigned bus stop at least 15 minutes early as routes are being adjusted and scheduled pickup (and drop-off) times may vary. Parents are not allowed on school busses unless they are serving as a field trip chaperone or bus monitor, where applicable. Parents of pre-school through 2nd grade students must be at the bus stop to receive their child or they will not be permitted to exit the bus. In this situation, the child/children will be transported back to their school, the parents will be contacted by school administrators and advised they need to pick their child up at the school. In some cases, students will be allowed to exit the bus with an older sibling. A transportation request form must be completed before any student, regardless of grade level, is allowed to ride any bus other than the one to which he or she is assigned. Temporary bus passes can be obtained with a note from the parent to the school

Back to School Frequently Asked Questions

front office. For additional information, visit http://pgs.k12.va.us/dmdocuments/TRANSPORTATION%20FAQ.pdf.

Q: If my child misses the bus, what should I do?

A: If the student misses the bus going to school or coming home from school, it is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation.

Q: How do I handle discipline problems on the bus?

A: All concerns or complaints need to be directed to the school administrative office or transportation. School bus drivers are on a strict time schedule and are not permitted to confer with parents at bus stops. Discipline problems that do not occur on school property – i.e., neighborhood bus stops – must be resolved through your housing area coordinator or chain of command. Parents may also request assistance from the school liaison and/or the military police.

Q: What is the procedure for resolving discipline problems/bullying in school?

A: Start with your student’s teacher followed by school administrators if necessary. The school liaison is also a good source of support and can often help resolve issues or concerns. If the problem cannot be resolved at the school level, contact the district superintendent’s office. The Prince George County School System has published a comprehensive Student Conduct and Safety Handbook. Parents can download the document from the following link: http://pgs.k12.va.us/dmdocuments/StudentConductHndbk.pdf.

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Nancy Elzie,School Liaison Officer

“Parents and guardians who take the time to read this material will be better informed and may save themselves a lot of time and frustration later when they’re searching for answers to questions similar to those listed below.”

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Hand-written notes sent home by the teacher are becoming a thing of the past.

Public school systems across the nation are striving to keep parents involved in their children’s education through internet appli-cations. One type of popular tool – it has a variety of names – provides parents with a secure login so they can check on their students’ progress. Systems vary but may include a student’s daily schedule, atten-dance history, assignment grades and cur-rent grade average in each class. Discipline referrals also may be posted for parents.

Star Portal is the name of the program provided in Prince George County and Petersburg schools, for example, while Chesterfield County offers similar in-formation through its Edline program. Hopewell’s system is Parent Connection. The Star Portal system in Colonial Heights is under “Parent Portal” in the Parents/Students section. Dinwiddie County par-ents may check under “Quick Links” for the Campus Parent Portal to register for access to grades and attendance.

With the start of the new school year, parents should expect to receive a letter giving them initial access to their school system’s program. They then need to sign in and set up a private login.

Some websites recommend that parents

consider installing Mozilla FireFox to fa-cilitate operation of the portal. It is avail-able free at www.mozilla.com.

John Brockwell, Prince George direc-tor of Technology, Planning and Research, said, “Parents are very favorable. They like having that information at their fin-gertips.” A Prince George parent, for ex-ample, could login to Star Portal on the school system website shortly after 10 a.m. and check to see if his or her teenager made it to school on time. The system re-cords student attendance and then makes the information available to parents on a daily basis.

Because the Star Portal parent company has recently changed hands, Prince George anticipates buying a new system and hav-ing it operational for the 2014-15 school year, said Brockwell.

In Hopewell, the Parent Connection system gives parents access to attendance on a daily basis, current class averages, messages from their child’s teachers and assignments. If a child’s grade falls below average, as determined by the parent, the parent is sent an email. Absences and tar-diness also generate emails for parents.

In some cases, students also may use the system to check grades and assignments, email their teachers and access calendars for their classes. In systems that do not currently provide for direct student access, parents may opt to share their sign-in in-

formation with their stu-dents, said Brockwell.

School websites share a wide variety of informa-tion for students and their parents. Typically avail-able are lunch menus, school year calendars, lists of school supplies, online payment for caf-eteria meals, attendance zones and bus routes.

The Prince George and Hopewell websites, for example, provide a link for military Families to Fort Lee’s Family and MWR website and gives the parent access to all the student-related programs.

Where is my child’s school system on the Internet?

: www.mychesterfieldschool.comwww.colonialhts.net

www.dinwiddie.k12.va.us www.hopewell.k12.va.us

www.petersburg.k12.va.us www.pg.k12.va.us

Some websites recommend that parents consider installing Mozilla FireFox to facili-tate operation of the portal. It is available free at www.mozilla.com. More traditional browsers have trouble displaying some area school websites.

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well-lit place to do homework. Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.

child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available. Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance.

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for doing homework. Don’t let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with class-mates.

your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.

you do homework. Show your child that the skills they are learning are related to things you do as an adult. If your child is reading, you read too. If your child is doing math, balance your checkbook.

provide guidance, not answers. Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.

play a role in homework, do it. Cooperate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.

by your child alone, stay away. Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.

-ure and frustration. Let your child take a short break if she is having trouble keep-ing her mind on an assignment.

If your child has been successful in homework completion and is working hard, celebrate that success with a spe-

the park) to reinforce the positive effort.

– Department of Education

Parent Power: Build the Bridge to Success“To parents, we can’t tell our kids to do well

in school and then fail to support them when they get home. You can’t just contract out par-enting. For our kids to excel, we have to ac-cept our responsibility to help them learn. That means putting away the Xbox and putting our kids to bed at a reasonable hour. It means at-tending those parent-teacher conferences and reading to our children and helping them with their homework.”

– President Barack ObamaOur nation’s leader is calling on parents to

take responsibility for their child’s success. His vision includes the belief that all children can and will succeed, and that parents are the bridge to this success. You, as the parent, guardian or caregiver can help your child by connecting with his or her school to find out what’s needed to ensure success and how you can help reach that goal. Studies of successful schools report that parent involvement is a ma-jor factor in their outcomes, including closing the achievement gap between various groups of students. With his vision, the president is asking that you make education a priority and a legacy for your family.

How can you accomplish this? By adopting the following principles and taking the steps indicated for each age group, you will be able to help your child learn at each step of the way and ensure success in school and in life.

Be responsible. Accept your role as the parent and make education a priority in your home.

Be committed. Once you have begun to work

with your child, continue doing so throughout the year.

Be positive. Praise goes a long way with children, especially with those who struggle in school. Provide positive feedback.

Be patient. Show your child that you care through your commitment and encouragement.

Be attentive. Stop your child immediately when bad behavior appears. Show him or her what to do and provide an opportunity to do it correctly. Discipline should be appropriate and consistent.

Be precise. Provide clear and direct instruc-tions.

Be mindful of mistakes. Record your child’s performance. Look over all the work your child brings home from school and keep it in a folder. Help him or her correct any errors.

Be results-oriented. Gather information on how your child is performing in school. Keep notes of conferences with teachers, request progress reports and carefully read report cards and achievement test results. Ask questions about these results.

Be diligent. Work from the beginning to the end of the year with your child and the teacher.

Be innovative. Keep learning lively and dy-namic.

Be there. Just be there for your child–to answer questions, to listen, to give advice, to encourage and to speak positively about his or her life. Be there to support your child when-ever needed.

– Department of Education

GENERAL HOMEWORK TIPS FOR PARENTS

by Kimberly FritzFamily/Community Life Reporter

of her career educating young Virginians. Now, she uses that vast experience to help post parents and students navigate their way through the local school systems.

“By definition, as a school liaison officer, I manage, co-ordinate and facilitate education support services that maxi-mize the opportunity for academic success for military chil-

and support military Families and their school-age children with education and school-related questions or concerns.”

School Services division and the local school districts to ad-dress educational issues involving Fort Lee’s military chil-dren. She acts as a communications link between the instal-lation and surrounding school administrators. Although the

she said not every community member is aware of the ser-vices she can provide.

“I cannot stress enough that I do much more than process Soldiers as they arrive or depart the installation,” she said.

of year, is answering questions like, “What school will my child go to?” or “What bus will they ride?” or “Where do I register?”

“I want parents to know that in addition to providing information about getting their children settled in school, they can contact me throughout the school year,” she said. “Frequently, I provide parents with information about activi-ties and programs within their child’s school that they were unaware of such as academic assistance, clubs and athletic programs.”

Some of the most frequently asked questions are about transportation, bullying, available tutoring and academic

support.

in the community for student and Family support if parents know where to go.

In addition to providing a wealth of information to par-ents and students, the school liaison officer can help facili-

student and administrator or teacher) and, at the parent’s re-quest, attend conferences and meetings.

“Most of my time is spent in Prince George schools fol-lowed closely by Chesterfield, so I am very familiar with the

-er parents and students by providing them with information

in the hope that they can reap the most benefits while they are here.”

email [email protected].

Liaison Addresses Family Education Needs

What’s New on the Steam Table?

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Meals served in school cafeterias are undergoing

the first major changes in more than 15 years, thanks to the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010. The more nutri-tional meals are being offered, at least in part, in area schools beginning in September.

Championed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as part of the Let’s Move! campaign, the new law gives school divisions three years to phase-in changes.

“This fall, Prince George school cafeterias are meet-ing tough new federal nu-trition standards for school meals, ensuring that meals are healthy and well-bal-anced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school,” Sandy Belshan wrote to county par-ents last month. She is the di-rector of food service for the school system.

“This law is still a work in progress,” said Belshan. She noted that some revisions to standards have already been made because of unforeseen difficulties. One of the hurdles, for example, has been the short time that manufacturers and food processors have had to make major changes in their products, said Belshan.

“School meals offer students milk, fruits and vegeta-bles, proteins and grains, and they must meet strict limits on saturated fat and portion size,” Belshan wrote to par-ents.

“We’re always working to offer Prince George stu-dents healthier and tastier choices. School meals are a great value and a huge convenience for busy families, too. Breakfast is $1.25 and lunch is $2.15. Reduced meals are 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch,” according to her letter. “We also offer Café PrePay, an on-line service for parents to place money on their child/children’s account.”

The new standards require the following:

and red/orange vegetables and legumes

free)

Snacks offered in Prince George schools also are get-ting healthier this year. Whether sold in a separate

snack room or on the lunch line at a county school, snacks and drinks must have greater nutritional value, Belshan said. Nutritionally better snacks are required by the new stan-dards.

This year the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is re-sponsible for the National School Lunch Program, is empha-sizing vegetables and fruits and increasing the whole grain

100 percent whole grain will be the standard.) The sodium content of school meals is being reduced over a three-year period.

For a student’s lunch to earn the school federal reimburse-ment, the student must accept at least one fruit or vegetable, for example. The county offers a chef salad, which meets both protein and vegetable requirements, every school day,

said Belshan.The reimbursement criteria are important because school

lunch programs are the only school programs that are self-supporting, said Belshan. Cafeteria income pays employees, buys food and supplies, and replaces or repairs equipment. Since July 1, Belshan has had to repair four freezers in the county’s eight schools and replace the food stored in three of them.

The USDA is also increasing meal funding by 6 cents per plate. This is considered the “first real increase in 30 years” by that federal agency. It is providing training and technical assistance to schools to help them implement the new stan-dards. The law also requires school districts to use “com-mon-sense pricing standards” for their meals so students pay their fair share of the actual cost, said Belshan.

For more information on Prince George’s school caf-

Check other school systems’ websites for contact infor-mation for their school lunch programs or visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture at www.usda.gov and search for the Food and Nutrition Service.

Before

Bean and Cheese Burrito (5.3 oz.)with 1 oz. mozzarella cheese

Applesauce (1/4 cup)Orange Juice (4 oz.)

2% Milk (8 oz.)

or

Hot dog on bun (8 oz.)with ketchup (4 T)

Canned Pears (1/4 cup)Raw Celery and Carrots (1/8 cup each)

with Ranch dressing (1.75 T)Low-fat (1%) Chocolate Milk (8 oz.)

AfterSubmarine Sandwich

(1 oz. turkey, .5 oz. low-fat cheese)on Whole Wheat Roll

Refried Beans (1/2 cup)Jicama (1/4 cup)

Green Pepper Strips (1/4 cup)Cantaloupe wedges, raw (1/2 cup)

Skim Milk (8 oz.)Reduced fat Mayonnaise (1 oz.)

Low-fat Ranch Dip (1 oz.)or

Whole Wheat Spaghettiwith Meat Sauce (1/2 cup)

and Whole Wheat RollGreen Beans, cooked (1/2 cup)

Broccoli and Cauliflower (1/2 cup each)Kiwi Halves, raw (1/2 cup)

Low-fat (1%) MilkLow-fat Ranch Dip (1 oz.)Soft Margarine (5 grams)


Q: Are cell phones allowed at school?

A: Most schools allow students to car-ry wireless communication device (i.e. cell phones), but they must not be visible or powered on during the school day. Use of the devices at other times on school grounds cannot disrupt learning or ex-tracurricular activities. Wireless devices cannot be used on the school bus while en-route to or from school.

Q: What is the policy for students

who require medication during the school day?

A: Students are not allowed to possess medications of any kind including cough drops, headache capsules, decongestants and allergy pills. All alcohol and tobacco products are also prohibited. All medica-tion requirements must be coordinated and documented with the school nurse to avoid serious consequences.

Q: How do I find out if my student is eligible for reduced-price meals?

A: Eligibility for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Programs is based on household size and income.

Application forms can be downloaded from any of the school websites. Families who qualified last year will continue to receive the benefit for two weeks af-ter the start of school so they will have time to complete an updated applica-tion. For more details, visit http://pgs.k12.va.us/dmdocuments/foodservice/DirectCertandApplications.pdf.

Q: Who do I contact if my family has to relocate during the school year?

A: The first person you should contact is the school liaison. She can help you with the withdrawal process, obtaining important documents and learning more about the schools at your next duty sta-

tion. School administrative offices can assist you also with transfer paperwork and required transcripts.

Parents and students can find the an-swers to many other frequently asked questions on the websites of their assigned schools. Of particular importance is the information pertaining to emergency no-tification and closures for weather events. It’s always a good idea to review that ma-terial thoroughly so you’re familiar with the school’s information outlets and es-tablished procedures during an emergency situation.

– Staff Reports


Imagine that one of these things happens this school year:

weather warning.

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child’s school.-

gartener or first or second grader at the bus stop so the bus returns the child to school.

That child’s school will need to find a parent or guardian in a hurry. That’s why it is so important for parents to complete the emergency contact form at the beginning of the school year – and keep it up-to-date should any of the information change.

Across the nation, about 67 percent of all parents provide schools with working phone numbers, and less than 50 percent provide working email addresses to schools, said Dr. Shelly Bazemore, assistant superinten-dent for administration, personnel and operations of Prince George County Public Schools. The county’s experience mirrors the national statistics.

On the first day of school, students in Prince George and most other school divisions will take home an emergency contact card to be used in case of health-related emergen-cies. Schools really do need for that card to be completed accurately and returned immediately, said Bazemore.

School districts also may have a separate system for pa-rental emergency contact information. In Prince George, it’s a student profile sheet. Returning students take home

a copy of last year’s sheet, also on the first day of school, so parents can verify it is correct or make any necessary changes. The data on that sheet is used by the School Messenger, an automated calling system.

Prince George’s School Messenger system uses recorded messages and calls both the home and cell number provid-ed by parents of each of the approximately 6,300 students, said Bazemore. If voicemail takes the call or there is no an-swer, the system alerts school officials as to which parents have not been reached.

Parents and guardians also are asked to provide the names of and contact information for two additional emer-gency contacts. Those adults may be grandparents, neigh-

bors, friends or people in the same office or military unit. When the parent or guardian can’t be reached, those alternate emergency contacts are tried next.

“Depending on the cir-cumstances,” said Nancy J. Elzie, school liaison of-

School Services here, “if the school cannot reach a parent or other emergency contact persons, school of-ficials have every right to seek assistance from the service member’s chain of command or community agencies. It may include the local Department of Social Services, which could view

the situation as parental ne-glect.

“To avoid all of that unpleasantness, please provide the school with working phone numbers and emails and keep them updated,” said Elzie. She sympathizes with military par-ents who want to “keep their personal lives personal and their work lives work. However, in order to keep work and personal lives separate, parents must ensure their child’s or children’s schools can reach them throughout the school day.”

Here’s the drill, parents. “On the first night, after the first day of school, give yourself and your children peace of mind by providing your child’s school with reliable contact information, just in case,” said Elzie.

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Tutoring help is probably not an item on a parents’ list of things to do in preparation for the upcoming school year.

But parents should consider help if children have shown difficulty with specific subjects in the past.

Geraldine Ragin, facility director, post Youth Center, said that in addition to a child’s performance at school, parents should be on the lookout for indicators at home.

“If you find that your child consistently avoids home-work,” she said, “or becomes agitated when it’s time to do homework, it’s not necessarily that they don’t want to do it. They may not understand how to do it, and the sheer frustra-tion will cause them to put it off and not even try.”

If that is the case, the Youth Center’s after-school tutoring program may be a helpful resource.

“We have a certified tutor on board,” she said. “She pro-vides services for children in grades 1-5 as well as grades 6-12; however, children must be registered CYSS members to receive the services, which are at no additional cost to the parents.”

Parents interested in the program can pick up a referral form at the facility’s front desk, said Ragin.

“They would provide the tutor some basic information

relating to the subject of difficulty, etc., or the tutor can ad-minister a series of tests to assess the child’s performance,” she said.

The Youth Center is also staffed with a homework helper who may play a part in identifying children who are strug-gling academically.

“If the homework helper sees that a student is having dif-ficulty with a certain step in math, she can do a self-referral for the child as well,” said Ragin.

Ragin, who has managed the center for five years, said it is important to understand that the tutoring program func-tions to supplement the child’s overall academic program.

“We can’t take the place of the teacher,” she said, “but we can provide additional assistance to support what’s going on in the classroom.”

Ragin said parents have a role in the child’s tutoring pro-gram as well.

“Parents need to help us reinforce our work with the child,” she said. “If we are working with the child in a specific sub-ject area, it’s the parent role to engage in the activity with the child at home. It’s a partnership all the way around between the teacher at school, the tutor here and the parent at home.”

The Youth Center is located in building B-10605 on Sisisky Avenue. For more information, call (804) 765-3763. Additional information also may be obtained from Fort Lee School Liaison Services at 765-3813.

If the Youth Center’s tutoring service isn’t the right fit for parents, there are other resources as well.

Army One Source, http://www.myarmyonesource.com, offers a tutoring service in English and Spanish that is available 24 hours a day. It offers help for students in all grade levels in the subjects of math, science, English and social studies. To sign up, a one-time registration is re-quired.

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by June MilliganInstallation Safety Office

It is back to school time again. Our bus stops will soon be very busy places in the mornings and afternoons with many zeal-ous children ready for an exciting new school year. The Safety Office is asking everyone to assist with helping Fort Lee’s bus stops and neighborhoods be safe for the children.

Make a special effort to watch out for

the little ones waiting for their bus or dart-ing across the roadways. Drivers, keep in mind that a new traffic pattern will be just outside the A Avenue gate with a new traf-fic circle. This may cause some confusion with the increased bus traffic.

Drivers are challenged to test their driving skills during Monday-Friday in the mornings and afternoons to make bus stops and residential roads safe. Drivers and parents are asked to review the follow-ing bus safety information.

Drivers

slow walkers.

signs.

make frequent stops.

areas, especially when approaching bus stops.

weather conditions and poor visibility.Parents

and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to the bus stop without adult super-vision.

Teach children to do the following:-

proaching it from the curb.

coming before crossing.

Fort Lee Safety Office Urges Bus Caution

view of the bus driver.

to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.

and walk five giant steps away from the ve-hicle before stopping. Keep a safe distance between you and the bus.

gives his/her signal that it is OK to approach.

you. Not all drivers follow the laws about passing stopped buses.

-crease visibility.

Interstate Compact Helps Military KidsThe average military kid might attend as many as nine

different schools while traveling the world as part of the Department of Defense Family. Two of those transitions will likely occur during the freshman through senior years when students are most concerned with high academic performance and graduation requirements.

“Packing up and moving every two or three years, sometimes less, is just one of the challenges of being a military dependent,” noted Nancy Elzie, the Fort Lee School Liaison officer. “Ideally, when a military student transfers to a new school, the transition process should be

-larly at the high school level (9-12).

“Parents and students have faced a variety of challenges such as not being able to register for a performance-based course because the student moved after the school year started and the classes are full,” she said. “Or not being able to participate in team sports because the student wasn’t here for try-outs. Or, most importantly, seniors who were sched-uled to graduate at their previous school were being told they don’t meet the local requirements for a diploma.”

All of that is changing, however, with the implementa-

schools only, but 43 states, including Virginia, have ad-opted the legislation and others are expected to soon.

The compact was developed to help make transitions smoother for the children of military Families, Elzie not-ed, so they are afforded the same opportunities for educa-tional success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals.

States that agree to implement the compact work in partnership with other compact states to create uniform standards of practice in enrollment, placement, eligibility and graduation requirements.

One example is the 30-day grace period for student im-munizations required for elementary enrollment. Another plus that many parents aren’t aware of, said Elzie, is the right to request an unofficial copy of their child’s records from the school they are leaving so they can be immediate-ly handed off to the new school to determine what credits transfer and what credits are needed to graduate on time.

enroll at the grade level in the receiving state that’s com-mensurate with their grade level in the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of minimum age.

the receiving school is asked to recognize the sending state’s placement in honors, international baccalaureate, advanced placement, vocational, technical, gifted and talented, and career pathways courses. The agreement also ensures place-ment flexibility, allowing prerequisites to be waived.

In terms of graduation, the lead educational agency (public school) has the authority to waive specific courses required for graduation if similar course work has been completed at the previous school.

The compact further stipulates that participating states and their school districts will accept sending states’ exit or end-of-course exams, national norm-referenced achieve-ment tests and alternative testing from sending states. Furthermore, if a student is unable to meet the graduation requirements from the state they moved to, the student may be eligible to graduate if they can meet the gradua-tion requirements from the state they moved from.

“This one piece of legislation has drastically improved our ability to support military parents and the public school system as they work together to ensure the best education possible for our military youth,” Elzie said. “It also shows the gratitude of our nation toward military Families. (State legislators and school districts) recognize their sacrifice and have shown they are willing to do ev-erything they can to help our students succeed.”

If you are interested in learning more about the Interstate

www.mic3.net or contact the school liaison at [email protected] or (804) 765-3813.

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History CelebrationSoldiers and civilians in period dress sing arm-to-arm during the finale of the Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote pro-gram that took place at Hatcher Hall Aug. 23. The performance, a tribute to Women’s Equality Day, featured the portrayal of important figures in wom-en’s history and explored the Women’s Suffrage movement.The 59th Ordnance Brigade hosted the event.

PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL

Lt. Col. Alexander Greenwich explains the Army’s current mobilization and resup-ply plan for overseas deployments during a special presentation for the Third Army Regional Logistics Symposium here Monday. Greenwich is the course director for the Theater Logistics Planners Program at the Army Logistics University where the presen-tation took place. The symposium partici-pants included 27 delegates from eight coun-tries in Southwest Asia.

by Patrick BuffettManaging Editor

Foreign military officers from eight countries in Southwest Asia paid a visit to Fort Lee Monday and Tuesday to learn more about the Combined Arms Support Command and the training mission of the Sustainment Center of Excellence.

The 27 participants of the Third Army Regional Logistics Symposium included representatives from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Turkmenistan and Yemen. They are among the 20 countries within the Central Command area of responsibility.

“Third Army (USARCENT) hosts informational events like this every year at varying locations,” said Maj. Albert Davis, the G-4 Multi-National Logistics Branch chief who accompanied the entourage from the headquarters at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. “The overall goal is to establish interop-erability with our coalition partners by sharing information and providing a better understanding of our sustainment functions, doctrine and capabilities. It also builds the spirit of cooperation and strengthens the partnerships we’re nurturing with these nations.”

The Fort Lee visit was a first for the symposium series, Davis also noted. USARCENT opted for an “up-close, hands-on and functional” look at Army operations versus bringing subject matter experts and various audiovisual aids to a conference facility to brief the delegates.

“What better choice could we make for a logistics sympo-sium site visit than the Sustainment Center of Excellence?”

Davis posed. “It’s also a big plus for some of the delegates be-cause they will have an opportunity to visit with service mem-bers from their countries who are attending the Army Logistic University International Military Student program here.”

During the first stop of the Fort Lee visit, the international delegation was greeted by Col. M.C. Stephen Cherry IV, CASCOM chief of staff. He discussed the scope of the sus-tainment center’s mission and the demographics of its train-ing facilities – the U.S. Army Transportation, Ordnance and Quartermaster schools and the Army Logistics University at Fort Lee, the Soldier Support Institute at Fort Jackson, S.C., the School of Music at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, and a variety of special-ty courses at places like Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; Redstone Arsenal, Ala.; Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; and Fort Sill, Okla., among others.

The foreign officers seemed particularly interested in personnel functions that are unfamiliar to their armies back home like the warrant officer program and government civil-ians teaching military courses. “I think it makes us very for-tunate because a lot of those civilians are retired military who bring years of experience to the classroom,” Cherry noted.

The second presentation featured Lt. Col. Alexander Greenwich, the course director for the Theater Logistics Planners Program at ALU. Using simple props like string that served as the boundaries for continents and overseas countries, and place cards with location and military

Foreign Military Delegates Tour Fort Lee

PHOTO BY PATRICK BUFFETT

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September Army-wide Stand Down to Support Suicide PreventionWASHINGTON – Vice Chief of Staff of the Army

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III ordered an Army-wide suicide“stand down,” scheduled for Sept. 27, as a way to em-power leadership to prevent further loss of life due tosuicide.The stand down is meant to familiarize all members

of the Army Family with the health promotion, risk re-duction, suicide prevention and comprehensive Soldierand Family fitness resources available in the Army.The stand down will also focus on how to improve the

health and discipline of the force and reduce the stigmaassociated with seeking care for behavioral health is-sues.The stand down was issued after Austin visited instal-

lations around the Army and listened to Soldier feed-back and suggestions, said Walter O. Morales, chief ofthe Army Suicide Prevention Program.“He realized more work was needed to address the is-

sue of suicides in the Army and to ensure the awarenessand training momentum continues,” Morales said.The last Army-wide suicide prevention stand down

took place in 2009. During that event, Morales said, theArmy used the “chain teach” approach to push informa-tion down to Soldiers.“For example, the Army required that specific train-

ing materials would be used and specific training re-quirements met, although some supplemental trainingwas allowed, such as leader-led discussions,” he said.

This time, Morales said, the stand down will be dif-ferent.“Activities and training will be less prescriptive,” he

said. “Commanders now have the flexibility to assessthe needs of their units and customize the training andactivities.”Morales said some commanders might opt for a “fun

walk” or run to get Soldiers, civilians and their Familiesinvolved. They might follow that with an afternoontown hall meeting. Others may conduct risk assess-ments to better inform their training requirements forthe training and sustainment portion of the stand down.Although the stand down is just for one day, Morales

said training and activities will be conducted through-out September, which is recognized in the Army asSuicide Prevention Month. Efforts will likely continueinto October, particularly for the Reserve Component.One of the main events slated for Sept. 27 is the “ter-

rain walk.” Morales said that during the event, Armyleaders at posts, camps and stations will go on tours oftheir respective service support organizations and willvisit the caregivers there “who are in excellent posi-tions to help Soldiers and their Families who are mostat risk.”Providers include chaplains, clinicians, lawyers,

social workers, financial advisors, family therapists,substance abuse counselors, military life consultantsand psychologists. The purpose of the terrain walks,

Morales said, is to let commanders know what kinds ofresources are available so they may in turn let Soldiersknow what is available.“We have so many good programs out there, but peo-

ple often get lost in the shuffle – they know there’s helpavailable, but it’s sometimes difficult finding out howto access it and find the appropriate points of contact,”Morales said.The theme this year for suicide prevention month –

“A healthy force is a ready force” – reflects the Army’sawareness that healthy people and mission go together,Morales said.“We’re not just worried about suicides, we’re con-

cerned with the overall fitness and well-being of ourSoldiers, Army Civilians and Family members,” he said.“It is especially important that leaders lead the charge inchanging the Army culture, wherever seeking help forsuicide or other issues is stigmatized.”In addition to the terrain walk and unit events, oth-

er suicide awareness activities are planned throughoutSeptember, including health fairs and resilience training.A special Suicide Prevention Month webpage has beenestablished on the Army Suicide Prevention website,which explains more, at www.preventsuicide.army.mil.Check out next week’s Traveller for more informa-

tion about Fort Lee’s Safety Stand-down.

– Army News Service

ALU class 91X12-046 recently visited a children’s cancer ward inRichmond. While there, they spent time with sick children, col-ored, painted children’s faces, played games and simply took timeto be with the children. Some kids were amazed when given apatch and most really enjoyed spending time with the Soldiers.

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First Sgt. Juana M. Blackshear, right, rolls up the 109thQuartermaster Company’s guidon during the unit’s inactivationceremony Friday at Fort Lee. It was the first company to formallystand down as part of the much larger 49th QM Group that’s set tooccur on Sept. 14. The 16th QM Co., another of its companies, willconduct its inactivation on Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. Since being formedin 1914 at Texas City, Texas, the 109th has served as a bakerycompany, an aerial delivery team and, most recently, a petroleumsupply company. Its lineage at Fort Lee dates back to May 1955.

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There is one place where having a queasy stomach means you’re having fun. It means you enjoyed every succulent bite of turkey leg and funnel cake before going on a gravity defying midway ride. Get ready for queasy fun as several fairs begin in the Fort Lee area.Chesterfield County Fair

The Chesterfield County Fair is going on now through Saturday night at the Chesterfield County Government Complex, on the corner of Courthouse and Krause roads in Chesterfield. Themed “Let’s All Be Kids Again,” the family event does not disappoint. Arts and crafts, bingo, bounce houses, camel rides, wagon rides and karaoke are just a few of the daily attractions. The midway is pro-vided by Jolly Shows and includes all of your favorites: the Scrambler, the Roundup and the Zipper to name a few.

Music attractions at the Chesterfield County Fair in-clude Eagles tribute group 7 Bridges Band, Brinn Black, Honkeytonk Heroes and Keith Henderson.

The fair is open weekdays from 4-11 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Admission starts at $3 for kids un-der 12 and up to $8 for adults. An unlimited Midway ride wristband can be purchased at fair ticket booths for $25.

For more information about the Chesterfield County Fair, visit www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.Dinwiddie County Fair

Dinwiddie County Parks and Recreation presents the Dinwiddie County Fair Sept. 6-9 at the Virginia Motorsports Park and is offering free admission for all military ID card holders on Sept. 6.

Jolly Shows is operating the midway with many of their highly coveted rides: the Samurai, Street Fighter, Zipper, Round Up and the classic Ferris Wheel. A variety of chil-dren’s rides and games will be available too.

Live music at the fair includes Casper, 7 Bridges Band

and a live karaoke band among others. Other features are drag racing exhibitions, mechanical bull, helicopter tours, pony and camel rides, a petting zoo and pig racing.

Admission to the Dinwiddie County Fair is $5 per car-load. Unlimited ride wristbands are $22 on Sept. 6-7 and $25 on Sept. 8-9.

The fair opens at 6 p.m. on Sept.6 and 7 and 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 9. For more information about the Dinwiddie County Fair, visit www.dinwiddiecountyfair.com.State Fair of Virginia

Opening Sept. 28 through Oct. 7 at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, the State Fair of Virginia offers rides, pet animals, shows, games, concerts, food and fun for all ages.

The State Fair of Virginia has something for every-one. The advertised shows and attractions are enough to captivate all types of audiences and include the Bengal Tiger Encounter, Demolition Derby, Fearless Flores Thrill Show, Pig Races, and Skin and Bones Comedy Circus to name a few.

The fair isn’t stingy with entertainment either. The Avalons, Diamond Rio, Love and Theft, Kentucky Headhunters, Casey Abrams, Foghat and Dustin Lynch are among those scheduled to perform on the main stage.

The midway, animal exhibitions and contests are also major attractions at the State Fair. Arts and crafts, baked goods and equine and livestock competitions will be fea-tured too.

Admission price to the State Fair of Virginia ranges from $8 to $12 on weekdays and $10 to $15 on weekends. Unlimited ride wristbands are $21. Military discounts are available for identification card holders.

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organization names, he delivered an intuitive overview of the Army’s current mobilization and resupply strategy for over-seas deployments.

“One (of the types of) support that the Army provides to combat brigades is a very specialized group of techni-cians whose assignment is based on the embedded weapons systems,” Greenwich explained. “We have specialists for armored tanks, specialists for Strykers, specialists for com-munications equipment, specialists for artillery and special-ists for missile systems. From that pool, we form Brigade Logistics Support Teams, or BLAST teams for short. There will be one team for every brigade, and it will operate with the forward support battalion.”

Captivated by the presentation, the delegates asked an in-creasing number of probing questions that ranged from the availability of replacement parts to what sources the U.S. uses for fuel resupply. It was exactly the type of exchange the Third Army anticipated.

“Major General (Kurt) Stein, the Deputy Commanding General for Support (USARCENT) and 1st Theater Sustainment commander, hosted a teleconference for the del-egates on Tuesday morning,” Davis said. “He emphasized the vital role that these exchanges hold in enhancing relation-ships with partner nations. He also discussed the significant role that sustainment holds in the Army as well as the roles and responsibilities of logisticians. He focused on the impor-tance of forecasting requirements and executing sustainment operations simultaneously. It was the perfect complement to everything the delegates were experiencing.”

The Fort Lee visit concluded with a series of tours, start-ing with ALU and the Transportation School on Monday afternoon and followed by visits to the instructional fa-cilities at the newly constructed Ordnance Campus and the Quartermaster School on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the group traveled to Joint Base Langley-Eustis for a tour of the Transportation Museum and one of the high-tech training simulation centers there. The symposium concludes today with a U.S. Army Medical Command presentation followed by a tour of a medical logistic warehouse near Ashland.

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Name: Spc. Spencer BrownUnit: U.S. Army Dental Command, Fort LeeMOS: 68EX2 – dental preventative specialistAge: 21Time in service: three yearsHometown: Princeton, MaineMarital status: singleStrengths: “A good leader; good decision-maker.”Weaknesses: “When it comes down to it, I’m not confrontational.”Dream car: “An F-150 (2013 Ford pickup truck), all black, with a lift.”

Worst fear: “Letting my parents down.”Favorite music artist: “Luke Bryan – it’s country music, laid back and it calms me down.”The one place you would go on vacation: “Somewhere in the woods were there are no people.”

Pet Peeve: “Someone whose clothes or uniform is messed up.”Talent: “Talking my way out of situations.”The one person you most admire: “My mom. She raised

so I would love to live up to her example.”The celebrity or historical figure you would trade places with: “(Basketball player) Paul Pierce (of the Boston Celtics). I’m a lifelong Celtics fan and would love to play for them.”One defining moment:

“During my senior year in high school, I wasn’t trying very hard, and I failed one class by one point. It made it so I couldn’t play basketball my senior year. That year, my team went all the way to the state championships and won, and I had been a starter on the varsity team for three years. That really changed my outlook on life and made me want to do better.” Talk about your childhood: “It was decent, but I spent a lot of time in trouble with my parents. I was testy. My mom relates this one story that she would tell me to stop jumping on the couch, but I would go to the loveseat and start jumping on that. She would say, ‘Why are you jumping on the couch?’ I’d be like, ‘You said not to jump on that couch; you didn’t say anything about jumping on this couch.’ That was the kind of kid I was.”You are currently engaged. What is it that a fiancée

should know about the Army? “That Soldiers get stressed out very easily; that we have weird hours – we can get called in at 2 a.m. to do whatever needs to be

when Uncle Sam comes calling, we have to answer.” Why you joined the Army: “I wanted to do something better. I wanted to get away from my town and prove to everyone that I was better than what they thought I was.”The dislikes and likes of your job: “I love talking to people. I have about seven patients a day so I get to talk all day. The feeling that I’m helping them is big for me. I love helping them. What I don’t like is the toll that it takes on my body. You wouldn’t think that it does, but my hands cramp up, and I have back spasms because I’m constantly leaning over patients.”

Best thing about the Army: “I like to think of it as a personal gym that you don’t have to pay membership for. We do PT three

days a week on my own so I’m always in good shape.”Worst thing about the Army: “Probably all the training we have to do – the online training, going TDY, etc.”What it really means to be a Soldier: “It means defending your country. I think that’s why we

reason, but I really think that everyone really wants to do their part to defend this country.”Goals: “Right now, I’m taking classes to get my degree in psychology because I want to be a social worker so I can help under-privileged kids. I also want to make sergeant.”

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AFAP ConferenceCommunity input is now being accepted for the

2012 Fort Lee Army Family Action Plan Conference,which is slated for Oct. 2-4 at Liberty Chapel. Eventsbegin at 9 a.m. each day. The Teen AFAP Conferencewill be Sept. 8, 9 a.m., at the Youth Center. A Sept. 6training session for teens to learn the AFAP process isslated for 5 p.m. at the Youth Center.Soldiers, Family members, retirees and Department

of theArmy Civilians may participate in the conferencesas volunteers and by submitting issues for consideration.Details on submitting an issue and a form to use

are available at http://leemwr.com. Search underCommunity Services for Army Community Service.For details on the conferences and the process,

contact AFAP Program Manager Nancy Burns [email protected] or (804) 734-7979.

Street ClosingBattle Drive from Sisisky Boulevard to the entrance

of the Child Development Center, building 10620, willbe closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. Sept. 10 to 3:30p.m. Sept. 14. The area will be used for temporary stor-age of new modular building sections for constructionof the new Youth Center at the corner of Sisisky andYorktown Drive.All facilities in the area will be accessible. Access

to housing neighborhoods will be via Yorktown ratherthan Battle.For details, call Tony Meadors at (804) 734-5219.

POW-MIA DayMaj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee

commanding general, will be the guest speaker at theannual POW-MIANational Recognition Day luncheonon Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m. in the Lee Club.The installation is co-sponsoring the event with the

Fort Lee Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army.The luncheon is open to the Fort Lee community andthe general public.For details, contact (804) 734-6422 or

[email protected].

WO DevelopmentTheCrater Chapter of theWarrant OfficerAssociation

will host a Promotion Board officer professional devel-opment event on Sept. 17, 4-5 p.m. Col. Edward M.Daly, Chief of Ordnance, will be the featured speaker.

‘Ballyhoo’ AuditionsTheTheater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions

for “Last Night of Ballyhoo,” a Tony Award-winningcomedy by Alfred Uhry, on Sept. 17 and 18, 7 p.m., at

the Lee Playhouse on Mahone Avenue. Director JulieFulcher-Davis is seeking five women (three in their20s, one in her 40s and one in her 50s) and two men(one in his 20s and one in his late 40s).Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting for

the Nov. 2-18 production run.For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Planning SeminarA financial planning seminar designed to help mili-

tary members retire comfortably is set for Sept. 29, 9a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Army Career and Alumni ProgramCenter in the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave.,Classroom 124A. Spouses are welcome.To register, email [email protected] or

call (804) 423-9911.

Honor Flight TripHonor FlightHistoricTriangle ofVirginia is planning

an Oct. 20 trip to Washington, D.C., for World War IIand Korean War veterans who wish to visit nationalmemorials. The trip is free for these veterans. Theymayapply to participate in the trip at www.honorflightva.org or by calling (877) 424-8387.People interesting in volunteering to serve as guardians

to assist and safeguard the veteransmay also apply via thewebsite. Guardians are asked to pay their own expenses.Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima

Memorial, the WWII Memorial and the Korean WarMemorial are among the sites to be visited.For details, call (804) 337-3487.

Remedial DriversThe 508th Transportation Company is offering a

Remedial Drivers Course on Sept. 8, beginning at 8a.m. The course focuses on improving drivers’ aware-ness and is designed for service members with trafficviolations or poor driving behavior.The program supports Fort Lee’s personal vehicle

traffic safety program and assists Soldiers in avoidingcostly traffic tickets, said Andrew Williams.For details and registration, email Williams at

[email protected].

Retiree DayTo honor military retirees and their Family mem-

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Kenner is attempting to contact key military organi-zations to coordinate clinic times since the Department of Defense requires at least 90 percent of all active duty Soldiers be vaccinated before Dec. 17. Units that have not been contacted can make arrangements through the following people: Sgt. 1st Class Sonya Wood, (804) 737-9324 or [email protected]; Sgt. Laura Gonzales at 734-9050 or [email protected]; and Lt. Col. Younghee Song at 734-9344 or [email protected].

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A Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet from Ohio University spent part of his summer training at Fort Lee.

Tyler Queen attended Drill Cadet Leadership Training after com-pleting the Leadership Development and Assessment Course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. DCLT is a four-week program where ca-dets shadow cadre of initial entry training and one-station unit training companies. Cadets participating in DCLT work closely with basic combat trainees and learn they must set the example in order to make an impression on future Soldiers.

While assigned to Bravo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, Queen was exposed to information and training to build his “tool kit” and develop as a future officer. “The battalion welcomed me with open arms and made it their personal goal to teach me as much as possible,” he said.

An officer professional development session led by the Fort Lee and CASCOM Commander, Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, was among his experiences.

Queen said he was impressed by Wyche’s valuable leadership lessons “about common leadership failures, how to avoid missteps and how to develop leadership based on attitude, action and engagement. Being exposed to such lessons before my career begins was a humbling experience that I will take with me and share with others throughout my career.”

The Ohio University student also had the opportunity to assist Bravo Co. commander, Capt. Carl Miller, with the Sustainment Warrior Field Training Exercise (SWFTX) at Fort A.P. Hill. “During the training exercise, I observed leadership at all levels from battalion to squads. The train-ing provided me an opportunity to observe how field operations are conducted from the cadre point of view. During SWFTX, I attended the battle update briefs where I learned the importance of effective communication.”

Before heading back to Ohio, Queen said, “Overall, the greatest experience for me was being able to interact with individuals who were willing and excited to share their wealth of knowledge and experience. The Army is full of great leaders and, in order for me to become the best leader I can be, it is important that I learn from the leaders around me. DCLT has been a wonderful learning opportu-nity for me that can be directly attributed to the command team of the 266th Quartermaster Battalion.”

– Staff Reports

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The lively, tongue-in-cheek musical “The Apple Tree” opens the Lee Playhouse 2012-13 Main Stage season on Sept. 7. The show runs for nine performances: Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 9, 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. All shows are open to the public.

Though unfamiliar to many, “The Apple Tree” was a big hit of the 1966 Broadway season. The original production starred Barbara Harris, Alan Alda and Larry Blyden and garnered many Tony Award nomi-nations. Harris won the Tony Award for Best Actress for her performance. The music and lyrics of “The Apple Tree” are the creative work of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, best known for the scores of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me.”

“‘The Apple Tree’ is a series of three clever mu-sical playets that are tied together by a common theme – be careful what you wish for,” said the show’s Director Ann C. Easterling.

Act I’s “The Diary of Adam and Eve” is based on Mark Twain’s “Extracts from Adam’s Diary and Eve’s Diary,” and lovingly tells the story of the Bible’s first couple (por-trayed by Dylan Tipton and Sarah Erway) and how they discover the world around them. Their idyllic existence in Eden is threatened by the appearance of the Snake (Steve King) and that delicious, tempting apple. “This simple, touching story encourages us to recognize the value of what is right before our eyes,” said Easterling.

Based on Frank R. Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?” Act II takes places in a mythical, barbaric kingdom and focuses on what love and jealousy can do to an otherwise sensible person. The court balladeer (Brandon J. Johns) relates the tale of Princess Barbara (Mellen Heggie) and Captain Sanjar (Kenny Holley) and their forbidden love

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between a royal and a commoner. Arrested for his affront to King Arik (Marvin McKenzie), Sanjar is sentenced to choosing his own fate by selecting a door to open. Behind one door is a tiger that will most certainly kill him; behind the other is a beautiful woman with whom Sanjar must en-ter into a loveless marriage. Princess Barbara knows what is behind each door, but would she rather see her beloved dead or wed to another woman?

The final act, “Passionella,” is based on Jules Feiffer’s offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a “glamorous movie star” nearly sabo-tage her one chance for true love. The Narrator (Steve King) introduces us to Ella (Justine Bennett) whose long-ing to become famous sustains her through her tedious life. Magically, she is granted her wish and becomes

transformed into a glamorous star whose striking beauty stops people in the street. Signed to a life-time movie contract, she meets and falls for the hippie rock star Flip (Sean Ruhf), but he rejects her because she represents all that is phony and “not real” in Hollywood. At the zenith of her career, Passionella has an epiphany, and another magical transformation changes everything.

“The recurrence of characters’ choices, musi-cal themes and situations all too familiar to most of us is the most ingenious aspect of the fables in ‘The Apple Tree,’” said Easterling. “The challeng-ing Harnick and Bock score is full of jazz rhythms and rock tempos – something most Broadway audi-ences didn’t expect in 1966, and something today’s audiences will truly enjoy.”

The cast of “The Apple Tree” also includes Joseph Bailey, Mason Cowan, Emily Haswell, Natalia Hester, Paul Redling, Kyrie Sims, Christopher Stephens,

Mark Tomzack, Mike White and Patricia R. White.“The Apple Tree” is musically directed by Alisa J.

Erway. The show’s creative staff includes Rachel Davis (stage manager), Craig McFarland (set design), Becky Lussier (lighting design), Alexandra Valentin (costume design), Amanda Sims (properties master) and John “Red” Redling (sound design).

Tickets for “The Apple Tree” are $12 for adults and $6 for age 16 and under. Special rates are available for groups of 12 or more with reservations. Call the box of-fice at (804) 734-6629 for tickets.

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Aedes Albopictus, a.k.a. the Asian tiger mosquito, is justone of the many blood hungry pests Virginians may encoun-ter outdoor activities, particularly the outings on warm sum-mer evenings.Many mosquitoes may leave their victims with more than

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A U.S. Army Reserve team can officially call itself the top “Water Dawgs” in the Department of Defense.

The 753rd Quartermaster Company, based in Green Bay, Wis., beat 16 other active duty and reserve com-ponent teams from around the country to claim the top prize in the 2012 Sgt. Maj. John C. Marigliano Award of Excellence Water Purification Rodeo that took place at Joint Expeditionary Base East (Fort Story) and Fort Lee Aug. 17-24.

Maj. Gen. John R. “Jack” O’Connor, deputy chief of staff, G-4, U.S. Army Forces Command, was on hand to pres-ent the award during an a ceremony at the Regimental Club Friday. He was accompanied by Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham and Command Sgt. Maj. James Sims, Quartermaster School commandant and regimental CSM, re-spectively.

Staff Sgt. Jason Parmer, 753rd QM Co. noncommissioned officer in charge, said he thought his team was among the top three competitively, especially during the second phase events held at Fort Lee. Still, he said he was flabbergasted the moment the 753rd were declared the winners.

“It was surreal,” he said. “It was really, really, really tough to take in. I did tear up a bit.” Parmer added that fist pumps and back slaps followed as team members

walked up to the center of the club room for the trophy presentation.

“It was awesome,” he said.The 14th QM Co. of Greensburg, Pa. captured sec-

ond place and a team from the 10th Special Forces Group of Fort Carson, Colo., finished third.

Seventeen, four-man water dawg teams took part in the 10th water purification event called the ROWPU Rodeo. It was conceived in 1997 as a way to train and educate water purification specialists as well as to fos-ter confidence and camaraderie in the water treatment

community.The 573rd team shared in that ca-

maraderie and competitive spirit for the first time last year. Parmer said it benefited considerably from the experience, learning to better work as a team in addition developing in-dividual skills.

“Each Soldier brought a particu-lar specialty to the table, and we uti-lized those strengths,” he said.

During the first phase of the ro-deo at Fort Story, team representa-tives were quizzed on their techni-

cal knowledge and teams were challenged to operate a 3000K Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit by the most efficient means possible.

Parmer said he figured his team wasn’t in first place after the first phase and a few events of the final phase but wasn’t far behind the leaders.

“Going into the last event of the competition, we

knew that in order to catch the leaders, we had to be flawless,” he said.

They weren’t exactly error-free but scored well enough to solidify the victory.

“We did what we had to do,” he said.

The 753rd became the sec-ond U.S. Army Reserve unit in three years to win the compe-tition. Parmer said his team’s performance is further valida-tion that Reserve units are as competitive and well-trained as active duty units.

“I think we train a little harder because we’re a little bit paranoid that when we get into a serious (operation-al or training) environment that we might not succeed,” he said. “So we’re always motivated to do better, and I think it’s a staple for all Reserve units to follow – that we’re not here to be pushed around; we’re the real deal, and if we’re challenged, we’re going to bring it just like any other component.”

Parmer said the 753rd team will lose two mem-bers soon, but he is looking to replace them as soon as possible in preparation for next year’s competi-tion.

“We’ll look at what we already have in the unit and how Soldiers are being evaluated during AIT to determine what we need to do to replace them,” he said.

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(COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE) Fort Campbell, Ky.’s Spc. Donald Hunter,left, and Pfc. Beau Howell work in tandem to set up hoses from the Tactical Water Purification System Unit during testing for that event Aug.

753rd Quartermaster Company of Green Bay, Wis., winners of this year’s competition, pose with the Forces Command and Quartermaster

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(ABOVE) More than 90 international military students and their sponsors enjoy the warm summer evening, picnic fare and the tall pines around the HideAway Tuesday at Fort Lee during the International Military Student Office’s annual old-fashioned sponsorship picnic. (RIGHT) William F. Gandel, center, a member of the Prince George County Board of Supervisors, gets acquainted with two

students in the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course during the picnic Tuesday. With him are Capt. Keith Fetter, right, and Maj. Taha Idrees of Pakistan. Fetter is Idrees’ academic sponsor while they are students together at the Army Logistics University. Gandel has been a sponsor of international students for about 15 years. IMSO Director Rick Helfer proclaimed Nancy Coleman “an official good-

will ambassador” during the picnic. She re-tired earlier this summer from SunTrust Bank where she helped international students open their accounts for 32 years. CASCOM and Fort Lee Commander Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche also presented her with a coin and thanked spon-sors for their volunteer efforts. To become a sponsor, call Becky Joyner, the Field Studies Program manager, at (804) 765-8159.

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CASCOM rolled into the playoffs witha third place seeding finishing the regularseason 14-11. They were dominant in theearly rounds of the playoffs beating all theircompetition (PMO/Garrison, 244 LTD andUSMCDetachment). In their first matchup,CASCOM edged out the Marines 5-3, in agame that either team could’ve won. Thatgame afforded CASCOM the luxury ofwaiting for their opponent in the champion-ship game.The Marines went on to face 59th

Ordnance in the loser’s bracket finals. TheMarines made easy work of 59th to the tuneof 13-3. In the championship game onAug.13, USMC railroaded an overwhelmedCASCOM team 14-3 forcing an “if game.”

With one game left to win, it looked as ifthe Marines would cruise to a victory and achampionship; up five runs to two after twoinnings of play. However, CASCOM haddifferent plans – dropping four runs in thethird inning to take a 6-5 lead. Neither teamwould score again until the sixth inningwhere CASCOM added four runs and theMarines added three. Trailing 10-8 goinginto the seventh (final) inning, the Marinesscored once but couldn’t manage to musterup anymore runs. They fought a hard battlebut, in the end, CASCOM reigned supremeas 2012 Intramural Softball Champions ofFort Lee.

– FMWR Sports

CASCOM Reigns as Fort LeeIntramural Softball Champions

The CASCOM team earned the title of 2012 Intramural SoftballChampions of Fort Lee after defeating USMC in an “if game” Aug. 13.

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One Thursday afternoon, John de-cided to order lunch from a new shop near his job. He entered the shop, ap-proached the counter and placed his order with the waitress, Abbey. John handed her his credit card to pay, and she asked to see his driver’s li-cense. When John told Abbey that he doesn’t drive, she became agitated and said, “I have to see a driver’s li-cense for proof of ID when a person uses a credit card, sir!”

Taken aback, John asked politely, “Is a driver’s license the only ID you can accept?” Abbey pointed out a sign on the door, and read it to John. “Patrons using a credit card must show a driver’s license for proof of ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!” John leaned forward and quietly mentioned to the waitress that he had not seen the sign when he entered the shop. The wait-ress rolled her eyes. John wanted to use a credit card to pay for his lunch, but all he had for identification was a federal employment identification card or a military photo ID.

Abbey told John that he owed $15 for his lunch order, and he was em-barrassed as he remembered that he only had $5 in cash. Abbey waited impatiently for payment. Unable to pay, John instead walked out of the shop hungry, angry and in complete disbelief.

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(LEFT) Fork Union Military Academy cadet Alexander Linder rappels from a 100-foot tower at the range on Fort Lee during an Aug. 23 visit. More that 40 cadets participated in the confidence building exercise. Fire & EMS crews assisted the students, who are lead-ership cadets, during the exercise. (ABOVE) Cadet Nathan Northcutt begins his descent from the tower. The group also visited the U.S. Army Quartermaster and U.S. Army Women’s Museums while here.

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Lt. Col. Derell Bibbs, 244th Quartermaster Battalion commander, presents a letter of ap-preciation to Dezella Marshall, the spouse of outgoing Golf Company 1st Sgt. Cornelius Marshall, right, during a recent farewell lun-cheon. Marshall relin-quished responsibility of Golf Co. to 1st Sgt. Terrell Davidson during an Aug. 17 ceremony, Marshall is credited with the suc-cessful integration of 88N Transportation Management Coordinator course students along-side the company’s original 92A Automated Logistical Specialist Quartermaster Soldiers.

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at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to [email protected]. For de-tails, call (804) 734-7147.

Job FairThe Army Career and Alumni Program is sponsoring

a job fair on Oct. 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building 2609, on C Avenue.

Pre-registration is recommended at www.jobzoneonline.com. Participants also may send a resume as a Word document attached to an email to [email protected]; put Fort Lee in the subject line.

For details, call (434) 263-5102 or (540) 226-1473.

OCS BoardThe Fort Lee Officer Candidate School Board will con-

vene on Sept. 18 in the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Strength Management Division.

For details, call Angela Bragg at (804) 734-6402.

Garrison DayThe 2012 Garrison Organizational Day will be held

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ToastmastersThe Tri-Cities Eloquent Club Toastmasters will meet on

Sept. 13, 11:45 a.m., at the Defense Commissary Agency Headquarters, Multipurpose Room 6, on the first floor.

For additional information about the one-hour monthly meetings, email [email protected].

Run for the FallenFort Lee’s annual Run for the Fallen is set for Sept. 15.

Registration and check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the event starting at 10 a.m.

There will be 1-mile and 5-mile routes for runners and walkers as well as the option of walking the track at Williams Stadium.

The total number of miles that participants run, walk or roll in honor of service members who have made the ul-timate sacrifice will be reported to the national initiative.

To register, visit http://leemwr.com/Comm/ACS/com_acs_acs.htm. Units may register by calling (804) 734-6446.

For details, call (804) 765-7636 or 734-6446.

Field SanitationRegistration is open for the Sept. 17-21 Field Sanitation

Team Training offered by the Kenner Army Health Clinic Environmental Health staff. The course will meet 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. that week in building 11031, Classroom 1. Each company is required to have at least two Soldiers certified and on orders as company field sanitation team members.

Hands-on training in water trailer inspections, water quality testing, field food service sanitation inspection cri-teria and heat stress monitoring is included in the course.

The 50 student spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register, send form 4187 to Christopher Carter at [email protected] or to Maria Paris at [email protected].

For details, call (804) 734-9014.

KidKapers AuditionsThe Theatre Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions

for its KidKapers production of “Captain Bree and her Lady Pirates” on Sept. 8, 10 a.m., at the Lee Playhouse, 4300 Mahone Ave.

Director Tyler D. Wilson is seeking 22 youths, ages 8-18, to portray pirates, sailors and members of the English upper class. Those auditioning will be expected to sing 16-32 bars of a Broadway standard and dance. A CD player and accompanist will be provided.

No performers are paid. Rehearsals will begin immedi-ately for an Oct. 5-7 run


Pool TournamentsSudden Death Pool Tournaments are slated for the

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Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with play beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person per night. Prizes will be awarded to first and second place winners each night.


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EFMP Open HouseThe Exceptional Family Member

Program will hold an open house Sept. 13, 8 a.m. - noon, at Kenner Army Health Clinic, Room B202. This is an opportunity for military Families to learn about the ad-vocacy, benefits and community services offered by EFMP.


555th PIAThe Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities

Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association Inc. will meet Sept. 5, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building P-2609, on C Avenue.

Prior airborne experience is not a pre-requisite for membership or attending.


MCCW ProgramsThe Military Council of Catholic

Women resumes its monthly meetings Sept. 7 at Memorial Chapel. The members will gather at 9:30 a.m. and have Mass at 10, followed by brunch with Father Tom Kirchhoefer speaking on “The Year of Faith.”

An evening meeting will be Sept. 10 for those who cannot attend morning meet-ings. Kirchhoefer will speak at a dinner slated to follow a 6 p.m. Mass.

Onsite child care will be provided for both meetings.

For details, contact Jeanine Majewski at [email protected].

Faith EducationThe Fort Lee Religious Support Office

is offering Wednesday religious educa-tion nights for eight weeks starting Sept. 12. There will be dinner at 5:30 p.m. and classes for ages 5 - adult. Watchcare will be provided for younger children.


CWFC VolunteersThe Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund

Council is looking for civilian volunteers to help rebuild the non-appropriated fund ac-tivity. The CWFC uses a percentage of the money collected from installation vending machines to help finance activities for fed-eral civilian employees at Fort Lee.

The council provides for recreation and morale-building activities and services and administers the Civilian Welfare Fund. Its members also plan events and trips.

Organizations with civilian employ-ees should have a primary and an alter-nate council member. Representatives are elected by popular vote in their organiza-tions. Elections are held biannually.

Anyone interested in serving on the council is asked to send an email to [email protected].

Poker RunThe Journey Home Poker Run, spon-

sored by the Family and MWR Directorate here and the Warrior Brotherhood Motorcycle Club, will be Sept. 22 at the HideAway. Registration will be 10 a.m. - noon.

The event will support the Missing in America Project. The cost is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger.

Food, vendors, prizes and raffles will be at the HideAway from 3-7 p.m.

For details, call Staff Sgt. Robert T. Russell at (804) 734-5563.

Poker TourneysTexas Hold’em No Limits Tournaments

are slated at the Sports Zone on these dates: Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 and Nov. 1, 8 and 15 with finals on Nov. 29. The nightly registration fee is $5.

Registration will be at 5:30 p.m. on tour-nament day with play beginning at 6 p.m. Prizes will be given to the top winners.


CI RecruitingThe U.S. Army’s counterintelligence

special agent recruiting team will be at the Fort Lee Education Center, building 12400, Room 107 on Sept. 12, 3-4:30 p.m.

Presentations on the military occu-pational specialty 35L will be given to enlisted grades E4 and E5.


Car ShowFort Lee’s Car Show at the HideAway

on Oct. 6 will support the Fisher House at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center.

The Family and MWR Directorate here will co-sponsor the event with Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers.

The cost to register a new or classic car, truck or motorcycle is $15, payable at reg-istration on show day, 8 a.m. - noon.

Spectators will be admitted free. Awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m.


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AIT PartyA party for advanced individual training students

is held each Saturday, 5-10 p.m., at the Sports Zone. Dancing to the latest hits spun by a disc jockey, light refreshments, pool and a golf simulator are available for $3.

The Sports Zone is building 3650 on C Avenue.For details, call (804) 765-1523 or 734-6678.

Parents ClassA self-care class for parents who would like to ob-

tain over-the-counter children’s medications from Kenner Army Health Clinic Pharmacy is offered on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Preventive Medicine classroom on Kenner’s second floor. The next class is set for Sept. 6.

For details or registration, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic.

Line DancingStarting in September, free lessons in line dancing

for all ages will be Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Sports Zone, building 3650, on C Avenue. An in-structor will teach the cupid shuffle, the electric slide, the wobble, the cha-cha and other line dances ranging from soul to country.


Bean Bag Toss TourneysBean Bag Toss Tournaments are set for the HideAway

(on 5th Street, just off C Avenue) on Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Each tournament will be double elimination. Prizes will be awarded to the winning two-person teams.

Participants may register at the HideAway, 5-6 p.m., on the day of the tournament. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Competition will start at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per team.


Family Team BuildingArmy Community Service offers ongoing classes in its

Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, on Mahone Avenue. Childcare is available.

For details or a full schedule, call (804) 734-6388.

Relocation ReadinessArmy Community Service offers four Relocation

Readiness classes at Fort Lee.The next Overseas Briefing is set for Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - noon,

at the Soldier Support Center. The other classes are 10 a.m. to noon at the ACS building. Hearts Apart will meet Sept. 7. Immigration and Citizenship will meet Sept. 25. Sponsorship

ACS

will meet Sept. 25. ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing ev-ery Monday at 2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center.

For details or registration, call (804) 734-6388.

Financial ReadinessSeventeen courses aimed at improving one’s financial

readiness are offered by the Fort Lee Army Community Service. Classes are usually held at ACS, building 9023, on Mahone Avenue, 1-3 p.m.


Story, Craft HourThe New Parent Support Program of the Fort Lee Army

Community Service holds a story hour and craft time for parents and children up to age 4 on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., at Memorial Chapel.


SMA Golf ScrambleThe Fort Lee Sergeants Major Association will hold its

inaugural golf scramble on Sept. 12 at the Cardinal Golf Club. Registration must be completed by Sept. 2. The cost is $40 for Cardinal members and $50 for others.

For details, call (580) 699-1584 or (804) 691-6196.

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Celebrity Golf TourneyRegistration for the annual Feeding the Force Celebrity/

VIP Golf Tournament on Sept. 19 is under way. It will be held at the Fort Lee Cardinal Golf Course and is spon-sored by the installation Food Service Management Division and SYSCO.

The cost is $34 for course members, $39 for enlisted personnel E-6 and below, and $44 for others. Paid regis-tration is due by Sept. 4.

The tournament precedes the Prime Vendor Food Show on Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Lee Club.


SEC-Lee TourneyThe annual Software Engineering Center - Lee Tactical

Logistics Directorate Fall Golf Classic will be Sept. 21, 7:30 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Course on post. The tour-nament participants will include the Salute Military Golf Association, and the event raises funds for the organiza-tion that provides golf lessons, equipment and playing op-portunities for combat-wounded service members.

Sept. 14 is the registration deadline. The cost is $40 for Cardinal members and $50 for others.

For information and registration, contact Chuck Johnston at (804) 734-7142 or [email protected] or Sophia Akrea, 734-2764, [email protected].

Kayak the AppomattoxFMWR Outdoor Recreation is offering opportunities

to kayak on the Appomattox River. The $10 fee includes all equipment. Participants must register two days in ad-vance. Outings depart at 5:30 p.m. from Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights.

Kayaking is available every other Wednesday. The last two outings this year will be Sept. 12 and 26.

For details, call (804) 765-2212 or visit www.leemwr.com/events.htm#kayak.

Boot Camp FitnessThe Family and MWR Sports Office is offering two

boot camp-style fitness programs at MacLaughlin Fitness

Center. Each costs $4 per class or $20 for 10 classes.Total Body Boot Camp meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.

Lunchtime classes meet Wednesdays, noon - 12:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All of the group exercise classes involve calisthenics such as push-ups, jumping jacks, crunches, squats and other body weight exercises.


Personal TrainersPersonal trainers are available weekdays by appoint-

ment at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Specialized pro-grams are offered for sports, weight loss, resistance train-ing, reconditioning and people 60 or older.

The cost for 60-minute sessions is $35 each for the first nine sessions and $30 each for 10 or more sessions.


Fitness AssessmentsFree microfit fitness assessments are available Monday-

Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Clark Fitness Center. The assessments take 20-40 minutes and check blood pres-sure, body fat and height and weight as well as cardio, flexibility and strength.


Boost MoraleThe Fort Lee Bowling Center offers team-building

events Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at its facility on Battle Drive. For teams of 12 or more, the cost is $1 per game and $1 for shoes per individual.

To make reservations, call (804) 734-6860.

CYSS RegistrationThe registration period is open for several Child, Youth

and School Services programs here. They are before- and after-school care for youth attending Prince George County Public Schools, part-day pre-school and Pre-K Strong Beginnings. The cost for these programs is based

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on total Family income.Public schools open in Prince George on Sept. 4.School children may be registered for before- or after-

school care or both.The pre-school program is for ages 3 and 4. Parents can

choose two, three or five days a week. The hours are 9 a.m. - noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Designed for children who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013, the Pre-K program meets five days a week, 9 a.m. - noon.

For details on these programs, call (804) 765-3852.

Martial Arts ClassesChild, Youth and School Services is offering two mar-

tial arts classes for military, Department of Defense and DoD contractor Family members.

SKIES Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 5-17 meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. The cost is $55 a month.

The SKIES Pee Wee Mixed Martial Arts Classes for ages 3-5 meet Tuesdays or Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 p.m. The cost is $28 a month for four classes.

Both classes meet in the Child Development Center Multi-Program facility, building 10622.


Home School DanceA special dance class for home-schooled students

is available Mondays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., at the Multi-program/SKIES Unlimited Facility.

The class in ballet and tap is for students, age 5-12. The cost is $34 per month


Praze PartyGood Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road,

is hosting a Praze Party Aug. 31, 7 p.m. The benefit con-cert is to help a 17-year-old travel to Houston for medical treatment.


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Police Heroes RaceThe Petersburg Police Heroes 5k and 10k Race is set

for Sept. 8 in the Petersburg Battlefield Park to honor the fallen heroes and the families affected by the 9/11/01 trag-edy. Registration will be 6:30-8:30 a.m. The fee is $30 for civilians and $25 for public safety employees and military personnel.

For details, call (804) 863-2729 or email [email protected].

Library ProgramsThe Chesterfield County library system has a number

of special programs planned for September. The major attraction is the appearance of North Sea Gas, an inter-nationally acclaimed trio that plays authentic music from its native Scotland. Registration for the outdoor concert begins Sept. 13. The actual event will be Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m., at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield.

Registration for all library programs is available at www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Also slated in September are a classical guitar con-cert (Sept. 11, 7 p.m.., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St.); a book and author talk with lifestyle guru Laura Vanderkam (Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd.); a program on saving money while having a baby (Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road); and a song and dance pro-gram for preschool and early elementary school students

and their families (Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road).

Child Abuse WorkshopA free training event on child abuse and neglect man-

dated reporting will be held Sept. 10, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Cameron Foundation, 228 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg.

Registration is required by contacting Jane Clayborne at (804) 458-2704 or [email protected]. Participants also may register at www.thejameshouse.org (scroll down to Upcoming Events).

The cost-free training is offered by The James House and Greater Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now.

For details, call 458-2704.

DSVA Golf TourneyThe Desert Storm Veterans Association is holdings its

VII Corps DSVA Golf Tournament Sept. 14, beginning at 9 a.m., at Meadow Farms Golf Course, 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. The registration deadline is Sept. 4.

The $80 cost includes greens fees, lunch and prizes. Proceeds benefit the organization’s scholarship fund.

For details, call Harold Shrewsbury at (703) 278-8873.

Square Dance LessonsThe Colonial Heights Parks and Recreation Department

is offering square dance lessons Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., (ex-

cept holidays) in the Colonial Heights High School cafete-ria, 3600 Conduit Road. The new series starts Sept. 17.

The first two lessons are free. Others are available for a $5 donation per class. High school and college students dance free.

Participants should be at least 12 years old. Partners for the class are suggested but not required.

For details, contact the Colonial Square Dance Club at (804) 733-4663 or 551-2087.

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