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SOUTH POTOMAC PILOTSOUTH POTOMAC PILOTMarch 29, 2013

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

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Military housing resi-dents at Naval Support Fa-cility (NSF) Dahlgren andNSF Indian Head recentlyreceived a letter outliningResident Energy Conserva-tion Program, or RECP, apolicy from the office of Sec-retary of Defense originallyestablished for the paymentof utilities in Public Pri-vate Venture (PPV) hous-ing to encourage energyefficiency. The RECP is inalignment with the Depart-ment of Defense and theDepartment of the Navy’senergy conservation initia-tives to reduce dependencyon foreign oil and over-useof electricity and to encour-age good stewardship of ournation’s resources.

What is RECP and howdoes the program work?

- RECP focuses on utilityconservation efforts to re-duce electricity and gas us-age in PPV housing.

- Residents will be re-sponsible for paying utilitycosts that are 10 percent ormore above the establishedutility usage target for theirresidence. To help offsetout-of-pocket expenses,residents may accrue cred-it when their utility con-sumption is 10 percent ormore below the establishedusage target.

- Research indicates thatwhen utilities are includedin the rent, utility consump-tion is higher than when res-idents pay for utilities sepa-rately and residents can see

their monthly usage.- Cost savings will be re-

invested back into the hous-ing community in whichSailors and their familiesreside to fund reserve ac-counts for renovations andimprovements to homesand neighborhoods.

The program will be im-plemented within the NavalDistrict Washington’s hous-ing communities later thisyear. Residents will partici-pate in a three month mockbilling period followed bylive billing starting in Octo-ber 2013. During the threemonth ‘mock’ billing period,which is planned from Julythrough September, resi-dents will receive mock billsthat they won’t be requiredto pay. The mock bills will

show the residents’ actualelectricity consumptionand billing costs, and how itcompares with other homesin their Like-Type Group.This will give residents theopportunity to comparetheir monthly usage withthe normal usage band, viewtheir anticipated costs basedon actual consumption, ad-just their usage habits if de-sired, and/or obtain assis-tance with managing their

consumption. Along withthe mock bill, residents willalso receive tips and ideason ways to reduce electricityconsumption.

The program is just oneof many that finds the Navystriving to adopt green prac-tices at work. Housing resi-dents can play a large part insupporting energy-savinginitiatives. For more info onRECP, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/recp.

Housing Residents Prepare for RECP

By Andrew Revelos,Staff Writer

Sailors at staff assignedto the Naval Branch Medi-cal Clinics at Naval SupportFacilities (NSFs) Dahlgrenand Indian Head held achange of command cere-mony Feb. 22 at x. Staff wel-comed incoming officer-in-charge Lt. Cmdr. MarcyMorlock and said goodbyeto Lt. Cmdr. John Day, whoretired after 26 years of ser-vice in the Navy.

The change of commandceremony featured all thetraditions that are the hall-mark of Navy service. Thecustoms are part of a “richNavy tradition that strength-ens respect for authority andinsures only authorized offi-cers take charge,” said Capt.Michael Vernere, command-ing officer of Naval HealthClinic Patuxent River.

Sailors wished their out-going boss fair winds andfollowing seas as Day startsa new chapter in his life. “Hewas an awesome person tohave in the chain of com-mand, someone who wecould always rely on. whostands behind his people

no matter what,” said HM2Danielle Bancroft. “I appre-ciated having someone inmy leadership that I couldlook to as a mentor and trustwholeheartedly.”

Several Sailors attested

to Day’s mentorship of en-listed Sailors at the clinic.“It was a great privilege tohim,” said HMC (SW/AW)Brooke Dorsey. “He didanything and everything hecould do for the success of

the clinic and the staff. Likea true mustang, he whole-heartedly supported theenlisted and their goals andworked hard every day toensure their success.”

Dorsey praised the way

Day helped enlisted Sail-ors advance their militarycareers through training.“[Day] helped corpsmanget accepted to BUDS, EOD,MARSOC and C-schools,just to name a few,” shesaid. “He helped me get ac-cepted into a commission-ing program. He made ev-eryone feel like they were anintegral part of the team andthat they were the key to thesuccess of the clinic.”

The warm feelings wereseconded by civilian staffat the clinics. “. I was ex-tremely fortunate to be in[Day’s] command,” saidRobert Tate. “His desire andability to carry out our dailymission was reflective inhis daily tasks. While we allstruggle with personal dif-ficulties, Lieutenant Com-mander Day always showeda cooperative demeanor,even in the face of difficulttimes. His willingness to lis-ten and stand behind thosein his command reflect astrength of character seldomseen today. While I under-stand this may be a selfishstatement, I truly wish hecould be around to see myown retirement. He will begreatly missed.”

A change of Command for Dahlgren,Indian Head Medical Clinics

US Navy photo by Jeron Hayes

Lt. Cmdr. John Day (r.) changes command Feb. 22 with Lt. Cmdr. MarcyMorlock.

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By John J. Joyce,NSWC Dahlgren DivisionCorporate Communications

Why are Dahlgren and Fredericksburgarea students becoming increasingly in-terested in applying science, technology,mathematics and engineering (STEM) chal-lenges to the real world?

Students, metro-Fredericksburg educa-tors, and their NSWC Dahlgren Divisionmentors will tell you about their excitingrobotics teams and programs such as theannual STEM summer camp scheduledthis year for the week of June 24 at the KingGeorge Middle School.

The National Defense Education Pro-gram (NDEP) Virginia DemonstrationProject (VDP) Summer Academy gives thestudents hands-on experience to as manySTEM careers as possible in one week.

“If students learn of a new STEM careerinterest or confirm their current STEM ca-reer interest - it affords them the opportu-nity to begin making plans for the coursesthey need to take in their high school jour-ney,” said Jane Bachman, VDP STEM Dahl-gren Academy Director.

Last year, more than 100 studentsjoined their mentors - 19 Navy scientistsand engineers - to work on STEM summercamp activities and projects impactingsimulated naval robotic missions at thesummer camp here.

The excitement doesn’t end with sum-mer camp.

Throughout the school year, NSWCDahlgren scientists and engineers mentorstudents at the Dahlgren School and otherarea middle schools.

What’s more, students are occasionallytreated to special guest speakers - NSWCDDleaders who share their own personal storiesto encourage and motivate the students.

“Dahlgren School is very fortunate tohave literally thousands of renowned STEMexperts working right in our backyard,” saidKathryn Walseman, Dahlgren School GiftedEducation Resource Teacher.

STEM experts from Dahlgren School’sbackyard recently featured NSWCDD en-gineer Dr. Valerie Stewart - an author,motivational speaker, and former profes-sional athlete.

“Dr. Val’s presentation went far beyondher role as an electrical engineer,” said Wal-seman about Stewart’s Feb. 25 visit with 75students. “They didn’t count on meeting aformer pro basketball player, motivationalspeaker and an author too.”

The audience - including 14 Advance-ment Via Individual Achievement (AVID)

students - shared their individual goals andplans for their futures. They listened in-tently as Stewart recounted how she over-came personal setbacks, obstacles and fearsto become a Navy engineer, minister andmotivational speaker by applying what shecalled the four F’s: “finding and followingyour future, facing your fears, overcomingyour failures and flying high.”

“The students were such a joy to speakto,” said Stewart. “They really are our futureand we should invest our time, talents andgifts into their futures.”

Stewart’s presentation supported sev-eral goals the students and staff are cur-rently working on at Dahlgren School. Forexample, one goal this year involves the stu-dents’ use of the engineering design process- “ask, imagine, plan, create and improve”- to solve problems.

“Dr. Val joins a host of other scientists,mathematicians, and engineers who haverubbed shoulders with our students thisyear and helped them see how what theyare learning in inquiry-based STEM-relatedchallenges in the classroom translates to thereal world,” said Walseman. “The curricu-lum for our AVID class includes standardswhich are met through a steady stream ofguest speakers who share their college andcareer experiences. We are most grateful tothe commands on base for providing theiremployees with the flexibility to support ourstudents in this wonderful way.”

NSWCDD Commander Michael Smithis another leader in the host of Dahlgrenpersonnel inspiring or mentoring students’STEM interest and enthusiasm.

Last spring, Smith spoke with students ata Spotsylvania middle school and to AVIDstudents at the Dahlgren School.

He told the Dahlgren students how theconstruction project for DDG 1000 - first ofthe Zumwalt class of multi-mission guidedmissile destroyers - was broken into seg-ments. “Over 1,000 people worked on thedesign. It took a lot of teamwork.”

Working as a team is one of the skills em-phasized in the AVID class which preparesstudents for future college eligibility.

At the Post Oak Middle School in Spotsyl-vania, Smith’s brief to students and teach-ers answered questions such as: What isNSWC Dahlgren? What cool stuff do we doat NSWC Dahlgren? What kind of careersare available? What kind of people work atNSWC Dahlgren? What do you have to knowto become a Navy scientist or engineer?What classes should you take? How can youmake a difference?

The following National Defense Educa-tion Program videos filmed on location at

NSWC Dahlgren will give students a betteridea of what it’s like to work in a STEM ca-reer field engaged with exciting technolo-gies that protect our nation and warfighters:

- Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense: http://www.ndep.us/Amazing-Aegis-BMD

- Chemical, Biological and Radiological

Defense: http://www.ndep.us/Breathe-Easy- Human Systems Integration on MRAP

vehicles: http://www.ndep.us/Perfect-Fit- More CBR Defense: http://www.ndep.

us/Clean-Chemistry- More Human Systems Integration:

http://www.ndep.us/MPod

NSWC Dahlgren mentors inspire students in STEM

Dr. Valerie Stewart, a Navy engineer who doubles as a motivational speaker,interacts with students at the Dahlgren School Feb. 25. The students sharedtheir individual goals and plans for their futures and listened intently as Stew-art recounted how she overcame personal setbacks, obstacles and fears tobecome a Navy engineer, minister and motivational speaker by applying whatshe called the four F’s: “finding and following your future, facing your fears,overcoming your failures and flying high.”

by Kimberly M. Lansdale,Center for Surface Combat Sys-tems

Center for Surface Combat Systems(CSCS) was selected for four 2012 NavalEducation and Training Command (NETC)Training Excellence Awards for superior ac-complishment in supporting NETC’s train-ing vision March 18.

The annual award recognizes commands

that demonstrate the highest standards oftraining excellence and produce Sailors whoare mission ready and fortify our nation.

The award is composed of three catego-ries: The Learning Center Training Excel-lence “T” Award, the Training Support Cen-ter Training Support Excellence “TS” Award,and the Functional Excellence Awards.CSCS received the Curriculum Management(Black “T”), Information Technology (Gold“T”), Planning and Programming (Gray “T”),and Total Force Management (Red “T”)

awards. CSCS was one of only three learningcenters who earned four Excellence awardsthis cycle.

“Once again, I continue to be amazedwith the professionalism and excellencethis organization exhibits on a daily basis,”said CSCS Commanding Officer Capt. DonSchmieley. “These awards reflect the dili-gence, dedication and motivation of eachindividual throughout our headquartersand 14 learning sites.”

As the leader in surface combat systems

training, the Center for Surface Combat Sys-tems headquarters’ staff oversees 14 learn-ing sites and provides 80,000 hours of cur-riculum and 670 courses a year to more than43,000 Sailors. Courses include specializedtraining supporting nine enlisted ratings, aswell as training for officers in system-spe-cific skills required to tactically operate andemploy surface ships. Building maritimepartnerships, the command also providestraining to many international students.

CSCS Earns Four Training Excellence Awards

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CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Starting a Van Pool, A+ quality 7-passengervan, departs NLT 0635 from Fieldhouse/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren,Mon-Thurs work hours (0715-1545) exceptFri (0715-1515). Call Cheng at 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only.

Van or carpool desired from any rideshareparking area or Reston Town Center. De-part between 0600-0700, return from IndianHead between 160-1700. Call Moses, (301)743-4180.

Van or Car pool desired from Freder-icksburg or King George to Indian Head,Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380.

Riders wanted to start a carpool from theNorthern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passingthrough Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leavingDahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776or 571-232-5412 (cell).

From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg.1500 area. Prefer early work hours. CallMark, 540-653-2148.

Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves fromRichmond at Home Depot on Atlee-ElmontRd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. CallDavid at (540) 653-9203.

Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible(0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-692-9590.

Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montrossarea to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or4 riders from here if they would prefer me todrive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source forinformation on carpools or vanpools thatalready exist and need passengers, as wellas a place for employees to advertise to starta carpool or vanpool. Whether you alreadyoperate a carpool or vanpool and are open toaccepting new riders or need drivers, or if youare looking for a carpool or vanpool, provideus with information that might help you findor start a commuter opportunity, such as,where you will need to commute from and to,preferred schedule and contact information.You can send your information via e-mail tonsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact ouroffice toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.

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RIDESHARING SERVICE

GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing servicethat assists persons who are seeking dailytransportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford,Spotsylvania, Caroline and King Georgecounties to employment locations in Dahlgrenamong other employment sites. www.gwre-gion.org/gwride connect.html.

Courtesy of NSASP Safety Office

Among all motor vehicles, motorcy-cles are the most vulnerable on the road.Because motorcycles do not have seatbelts, you can be thrown off your seat ina crash, which can result in serious injuryor even death. Imagine your chance forsurvival if a truck strikes you, or if youstrike it. Hitting a truck is like hitting asteel wall. However, your chance for sur-vival will be increased if you wear a hel-met and follow the safety tips below whenriding your motorcycle.

WATCH THE NO-ZONESNever hang out in a truck’s blind spot

or “No-Zone.” Trucks have large No-Zones on both sides, the front and be-hind the truck. Truck drivers cannot seeyou when you ride in these blind spots,which allows for a greater chance of acrash. The front blind spot is particularlydangerous if you need to stop quickly.Because of their lightweight and brakingsystem, motorcycles can stop much faster

than trucks. A truck may not be able tostop as quickly as you do, so you need totake special precautions to avoid crashesbefore they happen.

ALWAYS WEAR A HELMETMake sure to always wear a helmet.

Beware of helmets that do not meet U.S.Department of Transportation (DOT)standards. Check for the DOT label insideyour helmet. Helmets are the most im-portant piece of equipment you can wearwhen riding your motorcycle. A helmetcould be your only source of protectionin a serious crash.

DRIVE TO SURVIVEMotorcycles are the smallest vehicles

on the road. Unfortunately they providevirtually no protection in a crash. Otherdrivers may not see you on your motor-cycle, so you must be aware of everythingon the road. Be extra cautious, payingattention to the signals and brake lightsof other vehicles, especially trucks. How-ever, you still need to be prepared in theevent their signals or lights don’t work.

Ride with caution and drive defensively.Even though your motorcycle may besmall, you must adhere to the laws of theroad. Never ride in between lanes in traf-fic or share a lane with another vehicle.Don’t instigate aggressive driving withother motorists; you will only increaseyour chance of a crash.

CHECK YOURSELF AND YOUR BIKEConduct a safety inspection of your

motorcycle before each ride, and wearprotective clothing including gloves,boots and a jacket. Proper maintenanceand protective clothing will help reduceyour chance of an crash or the severity ofinjury if you are involved in a crash, espe-cially with a large truck or bus.

WATCH YOUR SPEEDOf all vehicles, motorcycles accelerate

the fastest, while trucks and buses are theslowest. Please watch your speed aroundtrucks, especially in bad weather or atnight. Colliding with the back of a truckwill end your riding days.

Share the Road SafelySafety Tips for Motorcycles

Planning for the futurestrength of Southern Mary-land, the Southern MarylandElectric Cooperative, Inc.(SMECO) has established theSMECO Future Engineers En-dowed Scholarship Fund atthe College of Southern Mary-land with a $100,000 pledge.The scholarship will supportstudents enrolled in the Asso-ciate of Science in Engineering(ASE) in Electrical Engineeringdegree program with second-ary consideration given to stu-dents enrolled in other CSMengineering degree programs.

“As a major force behindthe area’s economic expan-sion and quality of life, SMECOhas demonstrated time andtime again its integral role asa partner in education for ourregion’s workforce. They haveestablished several educationand training programs for cur-rent and future workforce, andwith this new commitment togrow future engineers withinSouthern Maryland, SMECOreflects a significant invest-ment in the next generationand future vitality of our com-munity,” CSM President Dr.Brad Gottfried said. “SMECOhas always been a strong sup-porter of education and of theCollege of Southern Maryland.Not only are they investing inthe students that will be herein the future, but they havededicated themselves to in-vesting in their own workforcethrough continued educationand workforce developmentat the college.”

Announcing the endowedscholarship during the 2013Southern Maryland VEXLeague Championship-SeniorDivision at the La Plata Cam-pus recently, SMECO SeniorVice President, Engineeringand Operations, and ChiefOperating Officer KennethM. Capps told an audienceof high school students andparents, “Because we are tiedto our community so closely,we are happy to work withour partners in the commu-nity, local school systemsand local colleges. Recently,we started a $100,000 endow-ment to provide financial as-sistance to full-time studentsentering or currently enrolledin the College of SouthernMaryland’s Associate of Sci-ence in Engineering, in Elec-trical Engineering degreeprogram. We are supportingstudents in engineering be-cause our business relies ona well-educated workforce,and we need employees whopossess these skills.”

Capps, who manages theengineering, operations, con-struction and maintenance ofSMECO’s electric system inthe co-op’s 1,150-square-mileservice area, said, “More andmore, technology plays a sig-nificant role in electric utilityoperations. We look forwardto a day when the skills stu-dents are learning in eventslike the robotics competitionwill be used at power plantsand in substations, or used inthe field to inspect and repair

high voltage power lines. Withthis endowment, we are mak-ing a long-term investment inSouthern Maryland. We valueeducation and the partnershipwe have with CSM; but moreimportantly, we value the re-lationship we have with ourcustomer-members. And we’remaking this commitment be-cause we know it will benefit ourco-op and strengthen our rela-tionship with our community.”

Demand for STEMOccupations

In the next 10 years, theneed for scientists, mathema-ticians, engineers and othertechnology workers in South-ern Maryland is expected toincrease by 25 to 30 percent,according to estimates by thelocal economic developmentoffices. The May 2011 Bureauof Labor Statistics indicatesthat the highest concentrationof jobs in science, technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM) occupations was notfound in the center of SiliconValley (San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.), but in anon-metropolitan area, St.Mary’s County, Md. (207 per1,000 jobs).

Still, large numbers of localemployers find it increasinglydifficult to fill a significantnumber of vacancies in theSTEM fields.

“What is really exciting ishow efforts such as roboticscompetitions are meeting re-quests from the community togrow a pipeline for engineers,”

said CSM Industrial StudiesProfessor Bernice Brezina,coordinator of the South-ern Maryland VEX RoboticsLeague and robotics competi-tions at the college.

Through its scholarship en-dowment, SMECO is amongthe region’s organizations in-strumental in helping to buildan engineering pipeline.

CSM’s associate of sciencein engineering (ASE) degreewas developed to help ease stu-dents’ transfer from two-yearengineering programs to four-year engineering programs andto help expand the pipelineinto engineering careers. It is atransfer-oriented degree, builtaround an outcomes-basedstatewide agreement.

Spotlight on STEMUpcoming in April is “Spot-

light on STEM,” showcasingcomprehensive events andhosted by CSM and other keypartners to focus on addressingthe need for aggressive STEMeducation at all academic levelsin Southern Maryland. “Spot-light on STEM” scheduled forApril 12-20 includes a varietyof community outreach eventsand activities projected to drawhundreds of students, educa-tors, and industry leaders, fromDestination College and Careerand College Readiness forumsto the LEGO Robotics Champi-onship, Student Success Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference,and Women + Math activities.For information about “Spot-light on STEM,” visit: www.csmd.edu/STEM.

SMECO Establishes $100,000 Scholarship EndowmentAt CSM for Future Engineers in Southern Maryland

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Dahlgren and Indian Head

Military Spouse Appreciation Nominations Needed!In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Month, the

South Potomac Pilot would like to showcase a few of Dahl-gren and Indian Head’s spectacular military spouses, tobe featured in the May editions of the Pilot. Nominationsfor outstanding military spouses from Dahlgren and In-dian Head are now being accepted. Send a paragraph de-scribing why your nominee should be featured, along withyour contact info and that of your nominee to Tina Simsat the Fleet and Family Support Center, tina.sims@navy.mil. The four spouses with the most nominations will behonored with a full article in the Pilot during the month ofMay. All nominations must be received by April 1.

DahlgrenNavy Ball Lunch Fundraiser Daily at ParadeField Pavilion

The Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee is selling lunchdaily (weather permitting)from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on theParade Field Pavilion. This lunch service will be availableuntil the new Subway opens at Cannonball Lanes. Also,April 15 will be the next Krispy Kreme Donut Sales day.Drop your taxes into the post office mailbox and thenmake it all better with a box of a dozen original KrispyKremes at main gate. Please come out for lunch and sup-port the Dahlgren Navy Ball Committee!!!

VITA Tax PrepIt’s not too late to get a VITA tax prep appointment! If

you are active duty or retired military or a reservist, call(540) 653-1839 to secure an appointment for your free taxreturn preparation today!

ASBP Blood DriveArmed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood

drive on Monday, April 15 from 7 a.m. - Noon at theATRC Auditorium, Bldg. 1520. All blood collected ben-efits military members and their families at home, over-seas, in harm’s way and recovering from injuries. For anappointment, visit http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/.Give our troops the precious gift of life - give blood!

FFSC Sponsoring Shred Truck on April 16Spring cleaning means getting rid of those old docu-

ments, but you must do it safely! Fleet and Family Sup-port Center is sponsoring a Shred Truck on April 16 from1 - 4 p.m. at the Parade Field Pavilion parking lot acrossfrom the medical clinic. Clear out your old files and getrid of those papers you didn’t need to keep to file yourtaxes. Safely destruct all those papers with your impor-tant, personal information that you don’t want others tohave access to. Help prevent identity theft. If you havequestions, call Carol Allison at 540-653-1839.

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By Andrew Revelos,Staff Writer

Naval Support Facilities(NSFs) Dahlgren and IndianHead welcomed Lt. Cmdr.Marcy Morlock, who as-sumed command of the in-stallations’ Branch MedicalHealth Clinics in March. TheSouth Dakota native comesto Naval Support Activ-ity South Potomac (NSASP)after a tour with the WhiteHouse Medical Unit, whereshe served as the Navyhealthcare administrator.

As a college student,Morlock knew she wantedto go into healthcare. Whileshe was earning a graduatedegree from the Universityof South Dakota, Morlockjoined the student chap-ter of the American Col-lege Healthcare Executives.The first speaker at the firstmeeting she attended hap-pened to be a Navy recruiter,but Morlock was a hard tar-get, at least at first. “I’m notfrom a military family, so Ireally didn’t know anythingabout it. I was glazed overduring the presentation,”she said with a chuckle.

A few months later, how-ever, Morlock participatedin a medical recruiting tripto Naval Medical Center SanDiego, a program designedto show prospective health-care officers what they couldexpect if they joined theNavy. “So I said ‘sure, I couldbe interested in the Navy.I’ve never been to southernCalifornia before.’”

As graduation ap-proached, Morlock consid-

ered all her options and de-cided to go Navy. A profes-sor who also served in theNaval Reserves swore herin on graduation day. “I hadthat little voice telling methat if I didn’t try [the Navy],I would always wonder whatif,” she said. “Eleven yearslater and here I am.”

Of course, not everyonewho joins the military makesa career of it, but Morlockremembers the moment shedecided to stay in the Navy.“It happened in Naples,Italy when I was a depart-ment head,” she said. “Itwas just the culture. some-thing clicked. Somethingcame together and I realizedthis was what I wanted todo. The Navy’s been so goodto me; I have no reason toleave.”

Morlock broadened herexperience during her firsttour in the Washington areafrom 2007 to 2009, serving atthe Bureau of Medicine andSurgery (BUMED). “It gaveme a better big-picture un-derstanding of Navy medi-cine,” she said.

After a tour onboardUSNS Comfort, duringwhich she qualified as a sur-face warfare medical depart-ment officer, Morlock wasselected to work at the WhiteHouse Medical Unit in 2010.“I did get to meet the presi-dent a couple of times,” saidMorlock. “It was a cool as-signment and such a uniqueopportunity.”

Morlock also appreciatedthe joint environment of theWhite House Medical Unit.“I had an opportunity to

work with all the sister ser-vices,” she said. “I learnedso much from my fellowArmy and Air Force [healthcare administrators].”

The prospect of puttingsome of that knowledge towork at Dahlgren and Indi-an Head, as well as servingNavy families, excites Mor-lock. “I think there’s somegreat opportunities andchallenges. both clinics arestill in a transition period,”she said. “I know the crewssupporting the clinics atDahlgren and Indian Head

have outstanding reputa-tions. There’s nothing I needto fix and I hope I can usethe next three years to maketheir lives a little better.”

Morlock has an open-door policy and encouragesher Sailors to communi-cate their concerns, thoughshe emphasized the time-honored policy of keepingthe chief and the first classinformed, as well. “I’mthrilled to be back in a Navyenvironment,” she said. “It’snice to be at bases with sucha nice community feeling.”

Branch Health Clinicswelcome new CO

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From George ReedGrimes, MD, MPHLT MC USNOccupational &Environmental Medicine

We are currently ap-proaching tick-bite season,which typically runs fromApril to September. Tickshide in medium to tall grass,leaf litter and brush andwill bite any exposed skinsurface that is brought intoclose proximity to the tick.Tick bites are the leadingsource of infectious diseasein the United States. Diseas-es of concern in the IndianHead area include Lyme dis-ease, Rocky Mountain spot-ted fever, Erlichiosis andseveral others. The passageof disease from a tick bitemay occur almost immedi-ately but typically requiresthat the tick regurgitates asmall amount of blood backto the bitten host - this eventusually occurs towards theend of the tick’s blood meal.Attacking the tick with nailpolish, a hot match, or oliveoil increases the chance ofinfection by stimulating thetick to regurgitate blood.

The best method for re-moving a tick is to grasp thetick’s body with a forcepsor tweezers as close to thehead as possible and to pulldirectly away from the skinsurface by applying steadyforce without twisting orbending the tick. The goal isto remove both the head andthe biting mouth parts. Ifperformed properly, a smallcrevice or pit should be leftin the skin surface. Topi-cal antibiotics and a bandaid should then be appliedto prevent localized skininfection. Some redness,swelling, and temporarypain at the bite site is nor-mal. Symptoms may occurimmediately or as long asfour weeks after a tick bite.Immediate medical atten-tion should be sought if the

tick head or mouth parts areretained or if the bitten in-dividual develops weakness,fatigue, confusion, fever,vomiting, difficulty breath-ing, numbness, headache,or a rash.

For tick bites, the bestmedicine is prevention oravoidance. During the sum-mer months, individualsshould avoid grassy andshrubby areas. When inthese areas, you should wearlight-colored long-sleevedshirts and pants tucked intoboots or socks. Insect repel-lant marketed specifically torepel ticks should be wornon all exposed skin - ap-propriate repellants include15% or less DEET for chil-dren and up to 50% DEET foradults. Insect repellant andproper PPE should be avail-able to you at the workplace.After any exposure to areaswhere ticks are likely to belocated, you should immedi-ately check yourself or havesomeone check you for ticks.If a tick is identified, removeit immediately using themethod described earlier.

There is no practical pes-ticide treatment for eitheryour workplace or backyardthat will kill ticks. The insectrepellent permethrin canbe applied to outdoor areasas a spray and repels ticks,mites, lice, cockroaches,fleas, and mosquitoes for ashort period of time. Perme-thrin is found in many of theYard Guard type of backyardsprays. Permethrin is notknown to seriously harmmost mammals or birdsand is available in a widevariety of sprays, powders,and shampoos for pets anda fogger system for hometreatment. Direct contactwith the skin by any of theseforms of permethrin whilethey are in the wet formmay cause a skin irritationor dermatitis. Inhalation ofany of these products maycause serious injury. There

is a very small chance ofhaving an allergic response,either skin irritation or dif-ficulty breathing, in sensi-tive individuals. If you or afamily member has allergiesspecific to Chrysanthemumflowers, you should not usepermethrin containing flearepellents in your home.

Permethrin is availablein several forms used totreat clothing that will beworn while working in hightick concentration areas.Permethrin binds tightly toclothing material and is re-sistant to removal even aftermultiple washings. Perme-thrin treated work uniformsand yard-work clothing mayremain toxic to ticks afteras many as ten washingsand may remain repellantto ticks for more than fiftywashings. Only outer workclothing, including pants,shirts, and coveralls shouldbe treated with permethrin.Avoid treating socks, under-wear, undershirts, and capsor hats with permethrin asthe close contact with wetskin may lead to a skin irri-tation. With the precautionslisted above, permethrintreatment of clothing re-sults in an effective barrierto ticks, chiggers, and mos-quitoes while remainingnon-irritating and odorlessto humans. DoD approvedproducts for treatment ofwork uniforms include anaerosol spray can with 0.5%permethrin (NSN: 6840-01-278-1336) and a 40% perme-thrin concentrate that maybe applied to clothing usinga hand-compressed sprayer(NSN: 6840-01-334-2666).Civilian products are avail-able at local sportsman sup-ply stores and online.

The best control for ticksis the cutting of grass andthe clearing of underbrushin areas where humans andpets may travel. Call theNBHC-Indian Head withany questions or concerns.

April begins tick season DMV2Go at NSF Dahlgren

Charles Doyle, a scientist assigned to the Naval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren Division, heads back to work after visiting DMV2Go on March 21.

US Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Matt Briel, left, a scientist assigned to the Naval Surface Warfare CenterDahlgren Division, is assisted March 21 by Josh Elkins, assistant managerof the DMV2Go. The mobile DMV set up shop at Dahlgren’s parade field andwill return May 20.

By Andrew Revelos,Staff Writer

Naval Support Activ-ity South Potomac (NSASP)welcomed William Rau,community planning liai-son officer (CPLO) for NavalFacilities Command Wash-ington (NAVFACWASH),who came to the commandin March after serving asa planner at Naval StationGuantanamo Bay. The LongIsland-native and formerSailor will put his extensiveexperience working withstate and local governmentsto work for Naval SupportFacilities (NSFs) Dahlgrenand Indian Head.

Rau’s first experience in

the Navy was as an enlistedSailor, serving as a sonartechnician on board USSElliot. Before joining theNavy in 1997, Rau enjoyedenvironmental science andplanning classes at college.“When I left active duty, [mywife and I] moved back fromSan Diego to New York and Iwas fortunate enough to geta planning job for the localgovernment in the town of Is-lip, on Long Island,” he said.“From that point in 2001, Iwent on to work for a bunchof different municipalities,some towns and villages, andserved on a board.”

In 2007, Rau was certi-fied by the American Plan-ning Association. “Aroundthat time I learned that the

Navy was interested in hir-ing community planners forNAVFAC and I landed one atGuantanamo Bay,” said Rau,whose family thoroughlyenjoyed the sunny two-yearassignment. “We did a lot ofdiving, paddle boarding. alot of water stuff. When wewent down my kids didn’tknow how to swim; nowthey are little aquanauts.”

The job itself helped fa-miliarize Rau with militarycommunity planning; heimplemented several proj-ects as part of the installa-tion’s master plan. “I feltlike I grew a lot profession-ally,” he said. “It was differ-ent than working for a localgovernment.”

Seeing a different aspect

of his craft piqued Rau’sprofessional interest whenhe began working for theNavy, but the prospect ofserving the greater good wasalso appealing. “What I likemost about it knowing thatI’m continuing to serve,”said Rau. “I’m trying to makethings better for the militaryand its missions. That iswhat’s rewarding to me.”

While Rau is still set-tling into his new position,learning about the research,development, testing andevaluation (RDT&E) mis-sions of Dahlgren and Indi-an Head-based commandshas already made a positiveimpression. Thus far, Rautoured Dahlgren’s electro-magnetic railgun facility

and the Potomac River TestRange (PRTR). “It’s obvi-ously an important mission,as far as supporting thefleet,” said Rau of the PRTR.“I think it was a good placeto start. I can see how en-croachment is very relevantto that mission.”

Rau has a simple phi-losophy when it comes tointeracting with communitystakeholders and planning.“Just be nice,” he said. “Itworks for me.”

When Rau isn’t servingthe Navy and the communi-ties around Dahlgren and In-dian Head, he enjoys spend-ing time with his family,running, kayaking, fishing,painting and scuba diving.

NSASP welcomes Community Planning Liaison Officer

William Rau, civilianplanning and liaison of-ficer for Naval SupportFacilities Dahlgren andIndian Head.

Bowling Center540-653-7327

Spring Break Youth Learn-2-BowlApril 1 - 5, 2 - 4 p.m.Eligible patrons include children ages 5 to 12 with base access.Cost: $5 per child. Learn-2-bowl training course avail-

able during Spring break offered to children wanting tolearn how to bowl. For more information, please contactCannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Movie Theater540-653-7336

Saturday Movie “SNEAK PEEK”April 6, 2 p.m. - FREEEligible patrons include all with base access.We will be playing the NEW unreleased movie “42,”

about the life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-mak-ing signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidanceof team executive Branch Rickey. Rated PG -13. For moreinformation please contact the Dahlgren Movie Theater at540-653-7336.

Youth Activities Center540-653-8009

Youth Summer Camp RegistrationApril 8 - 19Summer camp is a weekly program for children.Cost: Based on total family income and that there is a

20% discount for each additional child.The kids that are currently in the SAC program register

April 8 & 9.New military dependents register April 9, 10, 11New DoD Civilians register April 15,16,17New contractors register April 18 & 19Please register at the Youth Activities Center. For informa-

tion, please contact the Youth Activities Center at 540-653-8009.

Youth Photography Contest ExhibitApril 9, 12 - 2 p.m. (Awards presentation at 6 p.m.) FREEYouth, ages 5-18, can submit photos categorically to be

judged prior to award presentation in the evening. PhotoCategories include 1. Culture and Tradition 2. Surroundings3. Portraits 4. “What Moves Me” Essay or poem.

Please register at the Youth Activities Center by March29. For more information, please contact the Youth Activi-ties Center at 540-653-8009.

Family Bingo Night at NSF Dahlgren YACLast Wednesday, the NSF

Dahlgren Youth ActivitiesCenter hosted an excitingnight of family Bingo. Thisquarterly family fun night isconsistently a big hit everytime it rolls around. Special-ly geared toward childrenages 5 and up along with

their parents that have base access, fifty three attendeesenjoyed the games, refreshments and prizes sponsored byNSWC Federal Credit Union. Children of all ages and familymembers won a variety of board games and other surprises.

General Library540-653-8747

Spring Celebration at Dahlgren LibraryThe NSF Dahlgren Library welcomed in the beginning

of spring on March 22, holding its first Spring Celebrationon a beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon. Patrons enjoyed avisit from the Easter Bunny, some real bunnies, baby ducks,baby chicks and pony rides.

General Library

Spring Break Fun DayApril 1, 2 - 4 p.m.

Join MWR and Lincoln Military Housing to celebrate the

beginning of spring with a day of fun at the General Library.

Make crafts, visit the petting zoo, take a pony ride and more!

This event is FREE and open to all eligible patrons.

National Library WeekApril 15-19It’s National Library Week! Come in and check out our

wonderful General Library. Check out a book and you willbe entered into a drawing for a gift card. Open to all withbase access.

Weight House Fitness Center

Spring Run/WalkersApril 1 - May 31What a great way to start the day, enjoy the season, meet

people and get healthy! Meet at the Fitness Center on Fri-day mornings at 6 am and start your day energized! Walkersand runners will be split into groups. $5 per person. Regis-ter at the WHFC by April 1.

Wallyball TournamentApril 15Register at the WHFC front desk or by emailing megan.

eicholtz@navy.mil by April 12. $5 for civilians, FREE formilitary.

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month-SAPR 5KWE OWN IT...WE’LL SOLVE IT...TOGETHERApril 25Register at the fitness Center by 1030 on race day, race

starts at 1100. $5 for civilians, FREE for military. Prizes willbe given to 1st and 2nd place man and woman. Shirts willbe given to the first 25 registrants.

Auto Hobby Shop

Auto Hobby Shop Self Help Classes

April 8 - Cleaning TipsMary 13 - Tune UpsJune 10 - Basic Car Care

Information and demonstration classes will be held from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.These classes are FREE and open to all eligible patrons. Formore information contact larry.shanks@navy.mil.

Recreational Gear Rentals - The MWR Auto Hobby Shoprents an extensive selection of equipment for your recre-ational needs. Available items include tents, canoes, tarps,picnic tents, tables, chairs, moon bounce, grills, lanterns,sporting equipment and more! Rentals are available on adaily, weekly or weekend basis. Call the Hobby Shop at 301-744-6314 for more information or stop by and see what wehave to offer.

Youth Center

Summer Camp RegistrationSummer will be here before you know it and with it

comes camp! Mark your calendar for the upcoming 2013Summer Camp registration dates!

April 22-23 Current SACApril 24-25 MilitaryApril 26-29 DoDApril 30-May 1 ContractorsRegistration times are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fees are de-

termined by TFI. Parents must bring LES/Paystubs at timeof registration. A deposit in the amount of your weekly feeis due at the time of registration. Registration packets areavailable for pick up at the Youth Center. For more infor-mation call 301-743-5456.

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540-653-7336Hours of OperationFriday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50Child (6-11) - $2Child (5 and under) - FreeTickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1

Friday, March 29th, 7 p.m.Beautiful Creatures, PG-13

Saturday, March 30th, 7 p.m.Identity Thief, R

Friday, April 5th, 7 p.m.Safe Haven, PG-13

Saturday, April 6th, 2 p.m.42-Free Sneak Peek!, PG-13

Saturday, April 6th, 7 p.m.A Good Day to Die Hard, R

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Effective Monday, April 1Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sat-Sun-Holidays Closed

NEX Barber Shop Hours

Dahlgren4 and 5 Apr Small Business Brief 0730-1600

16-Apr New Spouse Orientation 0900-1200

16-Apr Ombudsman 1530-1630

17-Apr CRC 1300-1430

18-Apr Command Leadership Br 0900-1200

18-Apr Deployment Discussion 1200-1300

18-Apr Telephone Family Support 1400-1500

25-Apr Overseas Transfer 0900-1030

25-Apr Investment Basics 1400-1500

25-Apr Cultural Adaptation 1600-1800

29 Apr-3 May 1st Term Consep 0800-1600

29-Apr Preparing for Baby 0900-1200

Indian Head17-Apr Overseas Transfer 1030-1200

17-Apr Cultural Adaptation 1300-1400

17-Apr Deployment Discussion 1200-1300

April Classes-Fleet andFamily Support Center

Newest ASF Members Graduate

US Navy photo by David Fredrickson

The NSASP police department spent the last three weeks at the Police Training Center of Excellenceat NSF Dahlgren with the newest class of Auxiliary Security Force members. Graduation was Fridayafter students received training in various areas to include weapons, tactical team movement andresponse to the active shooter. All new ASF members are students at Aegis Training and ReadinessCenter and serve as a collateral duty. If activated, the ASF would help bolster base security forces inthe event of a security event. Students will continue to receive monthly on-the-job training until theircommitment to the ASF is fulfilled.

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DahlgrenRotary Club Works to Eliminate Polio

The Rotary Club of King George-Dahl-gren will hold a fundraiser at Steamer’s Sea-food Grill on Tues., April 2 from 6 - 9 p.m. toraise money for the Fight to End Polio. Din-ers must present a copy of the fundraiserflyer along with their receipt and Steamer’swill donate 20% of food sales to the Fightto End Polio. For a copy of the flyer, visitthe Naval Support Activity South PotomacFacebook page, www.facebook.com/NSA-SouthPotomac.

Win for Wesley Golf TournamentThe Win for Wesley team is sponsoring

a golf tournament at Cameron Hills GolfLinks on Salem Church Road in King Georgeon April 5. Deadline to register is March 29.Check-In begins at 8 a.m., with tee-off at 9a.m. The cost for this event is $75 per golfer($50 for golfers 18 & under). This price in-cludes entry into all events, 18 holes of golf,riding cart, lunch, door prizes and variousawards. Register by email: Golf4Wesley@ya-hoo.com. Proceeds benefit American Can-cer Society and The Thomas Wesley BerryMedical Fund.

Spotsy Dog Park Yard SaleSellers are needed for a yard sale to ben-

efit Spotsy Dog Park, Inc., scheduled forSat., April 13 at Massaponax High Schoolfrom 7:30 a.m. - Noon. Cost for one park-ing space (including a spot to park in) is a$15 donation, two parking spaces (block offour) is $25 and 3 parking spaces (block of 6)is $35. Vendor setup will begin promptly at7 a.m. To reserve your spot(s), call Landry,(703) 785-8756 or visit our website, www.sposydogpark.org.

2nd Friday Art Walk at Colonial BeachSpring is here! Come enjoy the 2nd Friday

Art Walk at Colonial Beach, Va. on Fri., Apr.12 from 6 - 9 p.m. Eight venues in ColonialBeach will have art from local artists on dis-play, including paintings, graphite, jewelry,photography, pottery, mosaic art, glass artand much more. For a map and more info,visit www.colonialbeachartistsguild.org.

UMW to Host STEM AcademyMark your calendars for the 2nd Annual

FredTech STEM 16 Summit to be held April20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., hosted by Univer-sity of Mary Washington at the AndersonCenter <http://giving.umw.edu/special-initiatives/anderson-center/> on CollegeAvenue at the Fredericksburg Campus. Thisannual STEM16 Summit, sponsored by theUniversity of Mary Washington, FredTech,and the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber ofCommerce, highlights the achievements andofferings of our region’s students, educators,and businesses in the STEM arena. This yearwe expect to highlight student and educatorSTEM efforts from over 25 local secondaryschools, the University of Mary Washing-ton, Germanna Community College andNSWCDD Dahlgren. The Summit is open tothe public and admission is free of charge.

Fight for Madison Golf Cart Poker RunThe Fight for Madison Relay For Life

team will hold a Golf Cart Poker Run on Sat.,May 4 in Colonial Beach. Registration willbegin at 11 a.m. at the Dockside Restaurantat 1787 Castlewood Dr., Colonial Beach. Youwill receive your first card at the Docksideand then proceed to 3 other stops to receiveyour other three cards. Then head backto Dockside Restaurant for the final card.

Raffle to include gift certificates to area res-taurants and other shops in Colonial Beachand surrounding areas. Music from 3-6 p.m.First/Second/Third place winners will re-ceive cash prizes for best poker hand. GolfCart rentals are available - please call 804-224-5000 or contact tmoy1@verizon.net formore info.

Dirty Lions Mud RunThe King George Lions Club is sponsor-

ing a Dirty Lions Mud Run on June 29 atEagle Bay off Rt. 218 in King George County.

The event will feature both a 5K DirtyLion Mud Run and a 1-mile Leo Mud Run.Both races will begin and end at the EagleBay subdivision. The 5K Mud Run will beprofessionally timed. The first wave beginsat 9 a.m. The 1-mile Leo Mud Run beginsat 11 a.m.

Awards for the 5K will include male andfemale overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Agegroups will be 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59 and 60 and up. Awards for the1-mile race will include male and female1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Age groupswill be 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-13. Otherwise,finishing is reward enough!

Event T-shirts will be guaranteed to allpre-registered runners registered beforeJune 15. Late registrants may buy shirts ifany are available on race day.

Registration opens Feb. 1 at $35 for the 5KMud Run ($40 if postmarked after April 15,$50 after June 1, $55 day of the race) and at$15 for the Leo Mud Run. Register on line atwww.racetimingunlimited.org or www.dahl-grenlions.org, or pick up race forms at Virgin-ia Runner in Central Park in Fredericksburg.

Packet pick-up and late registration onrace day will be from 7:30-8:45 a.m. for the5K and until 10:15 a.m. for the Leo MudRun. A separate registration is required foreach participant. Incomplete or unsignedentry forms will not be accepted.

Indian HeadCurbside Collection of Yard WasteResumes April 1

The Charles County Department ofPublic Works is pleased to announce thatcurbside collection of yard waste will re-sume on Monday, April 1. Acceptable itemsfor curbside yard waste collection includegrass, leaves, garden clippings, and brush.Items must be placed in brown paper bags,a reusable container, or bundled for col-lection. Yard Waste in plastic bags or con-tainers weighing over 50 pounds will not becollected. Branches must be bundled andnot greater than four feet in length and noindividual branch more than six inches indiameter. All reusable containers must havehandles and a yard waste sticker affixed tothe container or clearly marked with an“X” or “Yard Waste”. Unacceptable itemsinclude loose branches and brush, plasticbags, dirt, rocks, sod, trash, and materialexceeding the weight and size restrictions.Weekly curbside collection of yard waste isonly available to those residents who cur-rently receive every-other week blue bincurbside recycling services.

Green yard waste stickers are availablefree of charge at the following locations:Bryans Road Hardware, Bannister Neigh-borhood Center, Charles County SanitaryLandfill, Charles Crossing NeighborhoodCenter, Dorchester Neighborhood Center,Hampshire Neighborhood Center, HomeDepot, Kingsview Neighborhood Center,Lancaster Neighborhood Center, Lowes,Public Works, and Wakefield NeighborhoodCenter. Residents may take their yard waste

to the Composting Facility, located at theLandfill, or the recycling centers in Pisgah,Dentsville at Gilbert Run Park, and Cobb Is-land at Breeze Farm.

For more information, call the Depart-ment of Public Works, EnvironmentalResources Division, 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778. Citizens with special needs maycontact the Maryland Relay Service at 711,or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Environmental Office to Host Po-tomac River Watershed Cleanup

The 25th Annual Potomac River Water-shed Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday,April 6, at the Dashiell Marina on board Na-val Support Facility Indian Head from 9 a.m.to 12 noon. Join NSF Indian Head and thou-sands of other volunteers in removing trashfrom the Potomac River Watershed. Glovesand bags will be provided, but be sure tobring sturdy boots or shoes and wear ap-propriate clothing. The event will be hostedrain or shine.

For more information and to register forthe event, contact Travis Wray at (301) 744-2262 or visit www.potomaccleanup.org.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center (MCAC)Announces Multimedia Art Show

The Mattawoman Creek Art Center(MCAC) presents a multimedia art showthat features the work of visual artists with-in the commuting area. This exhibit will runfrom March 22 to April 21, Friday, Saturday,and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with anOpening reception on Sunday, March 24,from 1 to 4 p.m. MCAC is located in Small-wood State Park, Marbury, Maryland. 35miles south of Washington DC on Route224 in Charles County Park Fee is waived forvisitors. For more info, call 301-743-5159 orvisit www.mattawomanart.org.

2013 Household Hazardous WasteCollection Begins April 6

The Charles County Department of Pub-lic Works would like to remind citizens thatthe first household hazardous waste collec-tion for this year will be held on Saturday,April 6. The household hazardous waste col-lection site is located in the parking lot ofthe Department of Public Works building,located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of RadioStation Road in La Plata. Collection hoursare 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Items accepted free ofcharge include: pesticides, herbicides, fer-tilizer, gasoline, oil-based paint, cleaningsupplies, pool chemicals, batteries, ex-pired prescription drugs, fluorescent lights,mercury thermometers, and other poisonsfound in the home. Please remember tomark any container that does not have areadable, original label.

Unacceptable materials include bio-med-ical waste (sharps, needles, anything withbodily fluids) and ammunition. Used motoroil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, and batter-ies are accepted on a regular basis at variouscollection sites. Latex paint is not consideredhazardous waste and can be placed in yourhousehold trash as long as it is solidified.This can be accomplished by adding kitty lit-ter, shredded paper, or sawdust to the liquidlatex paint to aid in drying it out.

Household hazardous waste collectionwill occur on the first Saturday of eachmonth through December. Upcoming 2013collection dates are: April 6, May 4, June 1,July 6, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec.7. For more information, call the CharlesCounty Department of Public Works, Envi-ronmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778, or the landfill andrecycling information line at 301-932-5656.Citizens with special needs may contact the

Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Ser-vice TDD: 800-735-2258.

2nd Saturday Series at SotterleySotterley Plantation’s Second Saturday

series presents “A Taste of History: How Af-rican American Foods Influenced Our Mod-ern Cuisine” on Saturday, April 12, at 10a.m. and 12 p.m. What did people eat dur-ing the 1700s? Come learn about the foodsthat were transported on slave ships duringthe 18th century and how they influencedcolonial dishes, as well as our modern re-gional foods. Lecture and demonstrationwill be presented by the Director of Educa-tion of Historic London Town and Gardens.Limited to 60 people per session. Cost is $15per person. Advance reservation is required.Purchase tickets online: http://www.ticket-derby.com/event/?id=246419.

CSM Literary SeriesCSM’s Connections Literary Series pres-

ents poet E. Ethelbert Miller at 7:30 p.m.,April 5, at College of Southern Maryland,Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Audi-torium, 22950 Hollywood Road. Miller willread from and discuss his collection ofworks. Tickets are $3 advanced sale throughthe CSM box office and $3 at the door witha student ID. General admission at the dooris $5. 301-934-7864, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7864 or www.csmd.edu/Connections/readings.html.

CSM Renaissance FestivalPlan to attend the CSM Renaissance Fes-

tival from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., April 19-20, at Col-lege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus,Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Enjoya full day of activities and entertainment asCSM presents its first Renaissance Festival.Inside the theatre, the CSM Theatre Com-pany will present six different Medieval/Renaissance plays, each intended for a par-ticular audience (G rated - R rated) including“The Creation of Adam and Eve,” “Noah’sFlood,” “The Second Shepherd’s Pageant,”“The Creation and the Fall of Lucifer,”

“Everyman” and “The Harrowing ofHell.” Additional activities will take placeoutdoors in the vicinity of the Fine Arts(FA) Building. Admission to the festival isfree; $10 wristbands will be sold in orderto gain admittance to all age-appropriateplays throughout the day. All other refresh-ments, activities, games, etc. are either freeor priced by the vendor.

Cancer of the Colon Health ForumSet for April 11

The Area Council on Aging will hosta Cancer of the Colon Health Forum onThursday, April 11 at the Clark Senior Cen-ter (1210 Charles St., La Plata) from 11:30a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about diagnosis, preven-tion and treatment methods related to can-cer of the colon. This event is opportunityto learn about serious but preventable dis-ease. The forum moderator is Dr. GuillermoSanchez, with Dr. Seetaramayya Nagula, Dr.Suryakant J. Patel and Dr. Krishan Mathuras featured presenters. The registrationdeadline is Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. Call Ms.Janice Hamby at 301-609-5702 to register.

For information on events offered by theDepartment of Community Services, visitwww.CharlesCountyMD.gov/, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Citizens withspecial needs may contact the MarylandRelay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD:800-735-2258.

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DOSC Accepting Scholarship AppsThe Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club (DOSC) is currently

accepting scholarship applications . All applications mustbe in writing and received by April 15. For an applicationand more information, visit www.dahlgrenosc.webs.com.

DOSC Charitable Distribution AnnouncementThe Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club is currently accept-

ing written requests from non-profit organizations for theirannual charity distribution. DOSC returns profits from theirSecond Tour Thrift Store in the form of donations to localcharities. Submit a written request to DOSC explaining howyour organization benefits the community and/or the lo-cal military population and how a DOSC donation wouldbenefit your organization. All requests must be in writingand submitted via USPS by April 15. Include organizationname and purpose, desired amount and how funds will beutilized and POC with telephone and email address. Mail toDahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club, attn: Charities Committee,722 Sampson Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448. For more info, visitwww.dahlgrenosc.webs.com, or call (540) 413-1079.

DMV2Go at NSF DahlgrenThe DMV2Go van will be at NSF Dahlgren on May 20

from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Parade Field Pavilion. The NavyBall committee will be selling lunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.With the latest technology, the DMV2Go offers multiple ser-vices including state ID applications and renewals, driver’slicense applications and renewals, vehicle titles, licenseplates, decals, transcripts, copies of driving records, appli-cations for disabled parking placards, and many more! Stopin and take care of your DMV needs quickly and easily!

Second Tour Thrift Store Not Taking DonationsSecond Tour Thrift Store is not taking any more dona-

tions at this time. We appreciate your support and will postannouncements when donations will again be accepted.All proceeds from sales at Second Tour are donated to chari-ties in the Dahlgren/King George and surrounding commu-nities, and provide scholarship funds to dependents of mili-tary personnel - past and present - stationed on Dahlgren.Please do not donate used personal items (under clothes,socks, etc.). We are open every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. -noon. Our Fall/Winter stock is now available. Come see uson Thursday!

Indian HeadIH Spouses’ Club “Treasures” Thrift Store NeedsYour Donations!

Plan today to visit the Treasures Thrift Store, located at12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is open everyTuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of gently useditems are currently being accepted. Want to earn up to $5in free items from the thrift store every month? Volunteer!Stop by the thrift store during operating hours or email ih-spouseclub@live.com for information.

To publish information on your event or program under“Base Happenings,” contact NSASP Public Affairs at 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

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Third Annual St. Charles Running FestivalSet for April 13th

The third annual St. Charles Running Festival Present-ed by Lennar will take place on April 13. The festival willconsist of three different distances (10 miles, 5k and a kidsfun run) and proceeds from the event will benefit the Col-lege of Southern Maryland. The festival will lead runnersthroughout the roads of Charles County with Regency Fur-niture Stadium serving as the focal point. The scenic andmostly flat 10-mile course has runners starting at RegencyFurniture Stadium, then proceeding north up Piney ChurchRoad, west on Billingsley Road, and south on St. CharlesParkway. The second half of the race continues south onRadio Station Road, east on to La Plata Rd, then back on toPiney Church Road once again before finishing outside ofthe stadium.

The 5k course starts and finishes at the stadium and ven-tures through the neighborhoods on Piney Church Rd. TheChick-fil-A Kids Fun Run will be contained within the park-ing lots of the stadium. The day’s events coincide with theannual Fan Fest celebration hosted by the Southern Mary-land Blue Crabs.

Entry fees for the three races are $55 for the 10-Miler,$25 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run prior to March1. After that the 10-Miler fees increase to $65 and the 5Kincreases to $30. For more information or to register visitwww.stcharlesrunfest.com or call (410) 605-9381.

Register Now for the 2013 Tot OlympicsThe Olympics are here! Charles County Department of

Community Services Recreation Division are partneringwith the Chick-fil-A’s of Charles County to present the 2013Tot Olympics. Magnify your Olympic spirit and watch asyour toddler brings their Olympic dream to life. The TotOlympics Games will be held at Westlake High School onSaturday, May 11, from 10 a.m.-noon (rain date: Saturday,May 18). Registration begins at 9 a.m. and opening ceremo-

nies start promptly at 10 a.m. Fun-filled events for childrenage 3 through 6 include running, jumping, kicking, throw-ing, and tricycle races. A moon bounce as well as vendorswill be on site. Athletes will have their participation re-corded on a special tracking form distributed during open-ing ceremonies. The registration fee is $10. The deadlineto register is May 4. Each child will receive an award andsnack for his/her efforts. Parent/guardian participation isrequired for each athlete. Register online at www.Charle-sCountyParks.com. For more information, call the Small-wood Community Center at 301-743-3020.

Volunteers Needed for Wounded Warrior FishingTournament

Volunteers are needed for the 2013 PVA/Walter ReedAnnual Bass Fishing Tournament, to be held at June 8-9 atSmallwood State Park. Volunteers are needed starting June7 to set up for the tournament. If you are interested in moreinformation on assisting with this event that provides anenjoyable weekend for wounded warriors, please contactjohn.neal1@navy.mil.

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