Editor’s Note: This is thethird article in a series de-voted to reviewing the richhistory of Naval SupportFacility Indian Head in rela-tionship to the installation’smultiple historic districts- how they came to be andthe unique missions and ac-complishments realized bythe Navy through the tech-nical facilities and commu-nity that became one of theNavy’s earliest bases.

By Thomas WrightCultural ResourcesOfficer

The Naval Powder Fac-tory Historic District lo-cated on Naval SupportFacility (NSF) Indian Headwas found eligible for list-ing on the National Registerof Historic Places in 1996.The district was found to beeligible under Criterion A forits historical association be-tween 1900 and 1945 as “thefirst major chemical powderfactory operated by the Navyand an important supplier ofsmokeless powder in WorldWar I and World War II.”

It is also eligible underCriterion C for “embodyingdistinctive characteristics ofa type, period or method ofconstruction, for its indus-

trial edifices that were de-signed to house machineryand processes.” The earliestbuildings were ornate; laterbuildings display “advancesin building technology andthe more functional aesthet-ic of the modern era.”

The Naval Powder Facto-ry Historic District is locatedin the restricted area of NSFIndian Head and is roughlybounded by Bronson, Ben-son and Farnum Roads. Thedistrict encompasses ap-proximately 370 acres and iscomprised of 206 buildings.The first buildings of thepowder factory were situat-ed with respect to topogra-phy. Buildings are disbursed

throughout the hilly terrainand were connected first byrailroad tracks and later bypaved and gravel roads.

The single base line, thefirst manufacturing corri-dor, was an S-shaped val-ley that drained into Mat-tawoman Creek. The fewbuildings remaining fromthe original smokeless pow-der factory are the mostornate, with Romanesqueand Classical details. Mostof the remaining buildingshave little to no detailingand were designed and builtwith the specific purpose of

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

The Pentagon Divisionof the U.S. Naval Sea CadetsCorps (NSCC) and NavyLeague Cadet Corps (NLCC)conducted its yearly inspec-tion Jan. 27 at Naval SupportFacility (NSF) Dahlgren. Theevent brought together ca-dets with active duty servicemembers, who were im-pressed with the youngsters’performance and enthusi-asm. Several members ofPentagon Division receivedawards in recognition fortheir outstanding perfor-mance as cadets during thepast year.

And a busy year it wasfor Pentagon Division - thecadets participated in 54training events, includingmini boot camps, explosive

ordnance disposal campand hand-to-hand combatcamp. Pentagon Divisionstarted a rifle team and theunit’s color guard support-ed more than 10 events andceremonies around the re-gion. The cadets dedicatedmany hours to communityservice, participating in acruise and hunt for Wound-ed Warriors, as well as theSome Gave All MemorialMotorcycle Ride. The divi-sion also added three newcadets to its roster.

Pentagon Division is oneof more than 300 Sea Cadetunits in the United States;the organization is dedi-cated to “helping Ameri-can youth realize personalsuccess and achievementthrough a nautically ori-ented training program.”The goal is to help cadets

become good citizens and“foster an interest and ap-preciation of our nation’smaritime services.”

Pentagon Division in-cludes both NLCC andNSCC cadets. Children be-tween the ages of 11 and 14can join the NLCC; childrenages 13 to 17 may join theNSCC.

This year, several Penta-gon Division cadets receivedawards from military-affili-ated organizations. JosephPappagallo, a cadet PettyOfficer 3rd Class, receivedthe Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) Medal. League CadetPetty Officer 2nd Class ElijahWhite-Stansel and Sea CadetSeaman Samuel Schumanwere each recognized withSons of the American Revo-

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Members of the Pentagon Division of U.S. SeaCadets Corps stand tall during the group’s annu-al inspection. Capt. Pete Nette (top right), NSASPcommanding officer, is inspecting Sea Cadets;Ken and Teresa Crater (bottom left) lead Penta-gon Division.

Sea Cadets conduct yearly inspection at Dahlgren

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U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Cultural resources officer Tommy Wright standsat the entrance to Bldg 496. Built in 1941 in sup-port of the Powder Factory expansion, it is theonly known example on Indian Head of the artdeco architecture that was prevalent in the pri-vate sector.

Naval Powder Factory advances energetics

In this photo from October 1945, Naval PowderFactory employees are sorting and picking outdefective grains.

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US Navy Photos by Andrew Revelos

Children at the YouthActivity Center atNaval Support FacilityDahlgren producedan impressive col-lection of paintings,sculptures, drawingsand even a few hatsas part of a Boys andGirls Club of Americaart contest last month.Winners advanced tothe next level of thecompetition and willcompete with otherlocal children. Eat yourheart out, Picasso.

Art Contest Winners -9 and under:

Gracie Hicks -Won in 3 categories-Sculpture, Multi-coloreddrawing & Acrylic

Noah Buckwalter -Won in 2 categories -Watercolor and pastels

Lauren Wentzel -Monochromatic

Briana Griffiths -Print making

Tyler Johnson -Mixed media

10 to 12:

Nik Buckwalter -Won in 2 categories-Monochromatic andMixed media

Casey Kendle -Watercolor

Isabel McCullough -Pastels

Sierra Ragin -Oil and Acrylic

Miyatta Collingwood -Print making

Rachel Archulet -Multi-colored drawing

Julia Bogue -Sculpture

Dahlgren YAC Art Contest

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efficiently housing manufacturing equip-ment using brick, metal and concrete ma-terials.

Other character-defining features in-clude safety features, such as copper flash-ing for grounding, lightning rods, escapechutes, spark-proof floors and shatter-prooflight fixtures. Spatially, buildings (specifi-cally dry houses) were designed with blastarcs to decrease the chance of sympatheticexplosions.

Lt. Joseph Strauss, the namesake forStrauss Ave. on board NSF Indian Head, wasin charge of the building of the Powder Fac-tory. Having the Navy produce the powderwas a means of last resort after DuPont, Laf-lin, Rand and California Powder declinedto venture into the new process fearing lostrevenue.

Dr. George Patterson and the originalequipment that developed “smokeless pow-der” was shipped from the Naval TorpedoStation at Newport, Rhode Island and ar-rived at Indian Head in 1900. The originallaboratory, Bldg. 101, housed much of thework that perfected smokeless powder. Theinstallation’s original power plant (Bldg.111) was constructed in 1900 to provideboth power and steam.

Early EnergeticsResearch

In 1910, the Naval Powder Factory (NPF)established a process that introduced theuse of the surveillance test that heatedmaterial to 150 degrees Fahrenheit for in-dicating the probable life of powder. Oldpowder was also sent to the NPF from shipsand other locations for reworking and wassignificant in extending the life of the pow-der and reducing costs. Reworking up to 1million pounds of powder in a year was notuncommon.

From its early operation, the Naval Pow-der Factory was a leader in research and de-velopment for the U.S. Navy. Sulfuric acid, anecessary component in the manufacturingof smokeless powder, was produced at theNPF using brimstone in place of pyrites. Dr.George Patterson conducted the first Amer-ican work on flashless powders by using po-tassium nitrite and potassium sulfate. Thisachievement was significant in the nightbattles of World War II. Throughout WorldWar II, NPF had a three-fold responsibil-ity: manufacturing smokeless and flashlesspowder, rocket grains, and ammonium pic-rate, tetryl and lead azide, and examinationand analysis of foreign ammunition.

There were three expansion phases forthe Naval Powder Factory occurring in1910, 1918 and 1942 in association withWorld War I and World War II. With eachexpansion came additional dry houses,solvent recovery, ether production, nitricand sulfuric acid production, and chemi-cal storage, processing and testing. Withthe 1910 expansion, the implementation ofexplosive arcs was established. This patterncan be seen today in the existing layout ofthe dry houses. This was utilized to preventsympatric explosions.

With the installation being self relianton materials necessary for the productionof smokeless powder, any disruption dueto fire or explosion could have significantimpact to the mission. Small fires were of-ten experienced in the mixing house, presshouse, cotton dry house and dehydratinghouse, but resulted in no material loss ordelay. On Nov. 19, 1917, a fire destroyed thesolvent recovery house and all of the mate-rial and equipment which caused a delay in

the production of powder.This single incident resulted in the loss

of over one-half of the solvent recovery ca-pacity of the plant and similar productioncapabilities for the next 10 months.

On Dec. 10, 1920, the powder factory ex-perienced its first major explosion. It result-ed when two workers were shoveling pow-der from an underground pit at Dry houseNo. 15. As a result, an explosion occurredkilling the two workers and injuring severalothers. The lesson learned was that safetywas compromised in the effort to “not makethe customer wait.”

Demands of WarBring Expansion

World War I had varying effects on the in-stallation. Due to the limited area availablefor gun proofing, it was determined that ad-ditional area was needed to accommodatesome of the proofing activities, specificallyfuses. Areas at Stump Neck were evaluatedbut no suitable location was found. It wasthen determined that the adjacent 350-acreFritz Reuter farm be purchased in 1918. Thislocation was used for testing 5-inch 51-cali-ber, 4-inch 49-caliber and 3-inch 50-caliberguns. The remaining portion of CornwallisNeck was also purchased at this time bring-ing the size of the installation 2,020 acres,which included Stump Neck.

In October 1917, Indian Head was or-dered to expand its production capabilities.This requirement would double the outputof the Naval Powder factory. However, inNovember 1917, at the height of the war, theorder was increased to quadruple the out-put. In 1913, the NPF was producing 1.8 mil-lion pounds of powder. By 1918, the instal-lation was producing over 9 million poundsof powder.

After the Armistice ended the conflict,the need for powder dropped significantlyand production operated at a “fractional ca-pacity.” Construction contracts for expan-sion of the Powder Factory were cancelledand the work was slowly completed by in-stallation labor.

It was slow work with significant delaysin procuring construction material. Otherdelays faced by the installation includedsome significant components to the pro-duction of powder such as the power plantexpansion; utility buildings that supportedwater, electrical and sewage systems; andpiping and electrical systems for the ac-

cumulator and press houses. Boilers weredelayed due to the foundations not beingcompleted which affected the super heat-ers in the existing power plant.

Overall, the mission at the Naval Pow-der Factory was being compromised by thecontinued work at the Proving Ground atIndian Head, whose activities would not becompletely transferred to Dahlgren, Va. un-til 1921. In 1919, the Navy reduced person-nel at Indian Head while maintaining thesame level of work. This led to a situation inwhich “conflicts with proof work continu-ally interfere with the satisfactory perfor-mance” of the Powder Factory.

One area that did see significant im-provement during this period was roads.Roads and paths were either newly con-structed or improved, and electric streetlighting was installed along the installa-tion’s main roads. Additionally, housingneeds were finally met, 30 years after EnsignRobert Dashiell identified the significantshortage in 1890.

Many projects were delayed due to thelack of sufficient labor and transportationfacilities. It was stated that “adequate trans-

portation facilities would have increasedtwofold the rate of progress in the expan-sion of the powder factory and would havehelped ... obtaining sufficient labor for thecontractors to carry on the work.”

Obtaining outside rail transportationto the Naval Powder Factory was the keyto its future success. Although there wasan efficient internal railroad system, con-necting the installation to a main railroadline 14.5 miles away was necessary. In 1919,construction on the White Plains railroadspur began. This eventually supported thetransportation of materials, powder andpersonnel from Washington, D.C. to thePowder Factory and allowed the dedicateduse of the Potomac River barge system andthe new upper dock for mission needs.

Key to Allied VictoryThe Powder Factory had a significant

role in the Allied victory in World War II.In 1938, with the threat of war looming,the Navy began increasing the amount ofproduction through the expansion of thePowder line, Nitric Acid Plant, SulphuricAcid Plant, and the Chemical Laboratory.The Navy constructed a new plant for theproduction of rocket propellant grains,and the first ballistite was extruded in July1943. In order to test these grains, a Ballis-tic Laboratory and Test Firing Facility werealso constructed. The war became more of areality when the Explosive D plant was builtas well as the installation of an anti-aircraftbattery, and roaming armed Marine patrolswere instituted.

Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was askedwhat were the five most important itemsthat contributed to the U.S. victory over theAxis Powers. One of his answers was the Ba-zooka, developed by the National DefenseResearch Council at the Naval Powder Fac-tory. The Bazookas were used extensivelyin the defense from heavily armored Ger-man tanks as well as against Japan duringthe “island hopping” campaign. During thistime, the role of Indian Head had begun tomigrate from production to research anddevelopment.

The Powder Factory continued to playa role in the Korean War and Vietnamconflict, as well as the wars in Iraq and Af-ghanistan. The advancements in energeticsdeveloped at NSF Indian Head continue tosupport the warfighter in today’s and futureconflicts.

Powder: Energetics advancements continue todayContinued from page 1

The cover illustration for a recruitingbooklet published in 1943 as “an ap-peal to patriotic men and women” towork at the Indian Head Naval Pow-der Factory.

Naval Powder Factory laborers pause from their work inthe blending tower, top of the elevator, in this photo fromFebruary 1945.

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Originally known as the “Inspectors Office,” Bldg. 101was the original laboratory built in support of the singlebase line powder production facility. Due to the natureof the work performed at the lab, it is presumed that Dr.George Patterson made significant advancements insmokeless and flashless powder, rocket propellants,and the bazooka in this laboratory. It was replaced inthe late 1950s with Bldg. 600 as the need for more ad-vanced equipment and facilities became evident.

The Joint Warfare Analy-sis Center (JWAC) honoredemployees at a quarterlyawards ceremony on Janu-ary 24.

MedalsNavy Lt. Cmdr. Pavao

Huldisch received the De-fense Meritorious ServiceMedal for exceptionallymeritorious service as a li-aison officer and branchhead in JWAC’s OperationsDepartment from January2010 to January 2013. In thisrole, he led sixteen scientistsand engineers and threemilitary officers in support-ing five major operationaland concept plans and twocrisis action plans. With hisoperational experience andknowledge of joint opera-tions, Huldisch brought newmethods to the command’sanalysis. He personally de-livered 24 analytical prod-ucts that supported currentoperations and planning.As a liaison officer, he deliv-ered precision products to acombatant commander, itscomponents, and to JointTask Forces.

Air Force Lt. Col. JasonR. Palma received the Meri-torious Service Medal foroutstanding service whileassigned to United StatesAir Forces in Europe atRamstein Air Base, Germanywhere he contributed to op-erations both in Europe andAfrica. For instance, as Dep-uty Director of Staff, Palmaled the development of U.S.Air Forces in Europe’s ra-diological incident plan andthe revision of a bilateralagreement with Great Brit-ain on incident response,thereby ensuring that theAir Force was ready to re-spond to nuclear incidentsin the Europe. He also wasinvolved with the NATO aircampaign against Libya in2011. As Chief of the ThirdAir Force Operations Divi-sion, he used his operationalknowledge to ensure greaterprotection to Libyan civil-ians during the bombingcampaign and helped withthe organization and sup-

ply U.S. and NATO aircraftin Europe during this time.Palma also served as theThird Air Force Deputy Chiefof Staff in which he helpedoverhaul NATO’s alert forceposture and overall forcestructure. He worked closelywith many wing command-ers to ensure sustained airpower for NATO. Finally,Lt. Col. Palma supportedthe Secretary of Air Force’sreorganization of UnitedStates Air Forces in Europe.His work ensured continuityof operations and supportto both U.S. European andAfrica Commands.

Navy Lt. Thomas D. Ban-na received the Joint ServiceCommendation Medal forexceptionally meritoriousservice as a senior navalofficer and deputy branchhead in JWAC’s OperationsDepartment from December2009 to March 2013. Duringthis time, he provided stra-tegic vision and guidance toa team of thirteen civilianand three military analystsin the creation of more than20 strategic, operational,

and tactical solutions forcombatant commands.

Employees of the QuarterAir Force Maj. Andrew

J. Shurtleff was selectedas JWAC’s Field Grade Of-ficer of the Quarter for thefourth quarter 2012. Dur-ing this time, he led a teamthat completed ten tasks insupport of an annual mili-tary exercise. His efforts todevelop new ways of doinganalysis and to develop crit-ical strategies for nationalintelligence community

analysis won his team recog-nition by several flag officersduring the exercise. In addi-tion, Maj. Shurtleff’s opera-tional perspective improvedthe team’s products to thecustomer. He was cited forhis professionalism, techni-cal skills, and self-improve-ment.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Ve-ronica T. Babauta was se-lected the Military Memberof the Quarter - Mid-Tier forthe fourth quarter 2012. Shementored new intelligence

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DahlgrenVA Claims Agent at FFSC

One-hour private appointments are avail-able with a Veterans Claims agent at the NSFDahlgren Fleet and Family Support Centeron Feb. 21. To make an appointment, call(540) 653-1839 or toll free (800) 500-4947.

ASBP Blood DriveStart the new year out right at our first

ASBP Blood Drive of 2013 on Feb. 21 from10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bldg. 1470 ConferenceRoom. All blood collected benefits militarymembers and their families at home, over-seas, in harm’s way and recovering from in-juries. Give our troops the greatest gift of all,the gift of life - give blood!

NSF Dahlgren Black History MonthObservance

A Black History Month Observance willbe held on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.at the UMW Dahlgren Campus off Rt. 301in King George. Guest speaker will be Rev.Lawrence Davies, former Mayor of Freder-icksburg, Va. All are invited to attend.

DOSC Charitable DistributionAnnouncement

The Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club iscurrently accepting written request fromnon-profit organizations for their annualcharity distribution. DOSC returns profitsfrom their Second Tour Thrift Store in theform of donations to local charities. Submita written request to DOSC explaining howyour organization benefits the communityand/or the local military population andhow a DOSC donation would benefit yourorganization. All requests must be in writingand submitted via USPS by April 15. Includeorganization name and purpose, desiredamount and how funds will be utilized andPOC with telephone and email address. Mailto Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club, attn:Charities Committee, 722 Sampson Road,Dahlgren, VA 22448. For more info, call (540)413-1079.

DMV2Go at NSF DahlgrenThe DMV2Go van will be at NSF Dahlgren

on March 21 and May 20 from 10 a.m. - 4p.m. at the Parade Field Pavilion. The NavyBall committee will be selling lunch from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. With the latest technology, theDMV2Go offers multiple services including

Base Happenings

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By Jamal WilsonNOSSA Public Affairs Office

Mr. Archibald “Arch” McKinlay, asoftware system safety engineer at theNaval Ordnance Safety and Security Ac-tivity (NOSSA), was honored with TheInternational System Safety Society’sProfessional Development Award atthe Society’s most recent conference inAtlanta, Ga. Mr. McKinlay’s award waspresented for outstanding professional-ism during his career in system safety.

The ISSC is a non-profit organizationsupporting the system safety professionworldwide. With a wide range of individ-ual and corporate members, the Societyis affiliated with major corporations, ed-ucational institutions and governmentalagencies. The system safety concept fo-cuses on the application of systems engi-neering and systems management to theprocess of hazard identification, hazardmitigation and risk analysis.

Mr. McKinlay’s body of work in thesystems safety field over the course of hiscareer truly epitomizes the mission andobjectives of the ISSC. He has authoredseveral Department of Defense hand-

books, including the Joint Software Sys-tems Safety Engineering Handbook andthe NDIA Systems Assurance Handbook.He has been an instructor in SoftwareSystems Safety Engineering at the Uni-versity of Southern California since 1990and is a former Navy pilot, flying EA-6B,A-7E and F/A-18 aircraft. Mr. McKinlayholds a Bachelors of Science in OceanEngineering from the US Naval Academyand a Masters of Science in Aeronauti-cal Engineering from the US Naval Post-graduate School in Monterey, CA.

“When Arch joined NOSSA, we knewwe were getting a top professional inthe field of software system safety,” saidMary Ellen Caro, NOSSA’s Director ofSystem Safety. “We have been able to le-verage his strong knowledge base to ad-vance the software safety practice withinthe Navy weapon acquisition safety field.Recently he has applied his knowledge ofnetwork system architectures and cur-rent software development practices toaddress the evolving field System of Sys-tems (SoS) safety, both in our WeaponSystem Explosives Safety Review Board(WSESRB) reviews as well as new sys-tems development that support theNavy’s goals in network centric warfare.

The Professional Development Awardfrom the System Safety Society rewardsArch’s lifetime body of work within thesystem safety field and is recognition ofhis accomplishments from peers in bothGovernment and industry.”

Mr. McKinlay is one of only sevenindividuals to receive an award at thisyear’s ISSS Conference, the theme ofwhich was to “Think Outside the Box”.“This is an important award from an In-ternational Society that highlights thekind of work that NOSSA does well,” Mr.McKinlay remarked. “I am honored tohave been selected and recognize thatmany contributed. For me, this was asustained effort and could not have beenachieved without the help of my manyteammates and those I mentored. Eachof us must establish meaningful pro-fessional relationships, and a few realfriendships, to be able to not just cometo work but to really get meaning andsuccess in life. Safety is a sustained efforttoo, and rewarding when you not onlyrealize you saved someone, but whenyou see someone you saved climb out ofthe wreckage. Get up, get moving. “

NOSSA Employee honored by ISSS

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lution Awards.The Navy League of the United States

of America recognized League CadetPetty Officer 2nd Class Dakota Brassartand Sea Cadet Seaman John Trapasowith Youth Medals.

Capt. Pete Nette, commanding of-ficer of Naval Support Activity SouthPotomac (NSASP), participated in theinspection and addressed the cadets. “Itis truly a pleasure to be with you on this

great Navy day for this unit inspection,”he said. “It’s very apparent by the im-pressive cadre of cadets here this morn-ing that the Sea Cadet program here atNaval Support Facility Dahlgren is ingreat shape. We are extremely proud ofeach of these young people and we areproud of all your efforts to learn, to ex-cel, to serve.”

Nette praised the leadership of thePentagon Division, including husbandand wife team Ken and Teresa Crater.“Leadership and hard work has beenat the root of the cadets’ success,” saidNette. “We greatly appreciate you andwhat you’re accomplishing with the Sea

Cadets at Dahlgren. we are proud to beaffiliated with you.”

Pentagon Division has grown signifi-cantly on the Craters’ watch and Nettesaid the future of the organization andits cadets is bright. “Let me emphasizethat we here at Naval Support FacilityDahlgren are honored to have you all- adult NSCC leaders and Sea Cadets -aboard this installation,” Nette said.“You are a great addition to Dahlgrenand our greater Navy family. We lookforward to continuing to work with youas you help shape our youth into futureleaders.”

CadetContinued from page 1

Photo by Clyde Watson

Mr. Archibald “Arch” McKinlay, a software system safety engineer at the Naval Ordnance Safety andSecurity Activity (NOSSA), was honored with The International System Safety Society’s ProfessionalDevelopment Award at the Society’s most recent conference in Atlanta, GA. Mr. McKinlay’s award waspresented for outstanding professionalism during his career in system safety. Pictured from left to right:Bob Schmedake (ISSS “Virtual Chapter” President), Dr. Chuck Muniak (Society’s Education & Profes-sional Development Chair), Mary Ellen Caro (NOSSA Weapons System Safety Director), Janet McKinlay(spouse), Arch McKinlay, and Gary Braman (International System Safety Society President).

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your name put on a leaf of Jack’s beanstalk at the DahlgrenGeneral Library. On Friday, February 22 at noon, we willpick four random leaves to be given four small sodas andone large popcorn at the Dahlgren Theater on Saturday,February 23 at the free sneak peek playing of “Jack the GiantSlayer.” For more details, call the Dahlgren General Libraryat 540-653-7474.

Craftech/Hobby Center540-653-1730

Lunch Bunch StencilingFebruary 20, 11 a.m.Eligible patrons include all with base access.Create a one-of-a-kind stenciled project. Cost is $10,

which includes all materials. Class size is eight. For moreinformation, please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730.

Fused Glass ClassFebruary 21, 4:30 p.m.Eligible patrons include all with base access.Create a unique piece of art in glass in this one-day class.

Cost is $35, which includes all materials. Class size is six. Formore information, please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730.

Bowling Center540-653-7327

Couples Bowl/Sweetheart BowlFebruary 16, 6 p.m.Boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife combos can sign

up and compete to be the best scotch doubles duo! Yourregistration fee includes shoes, game and prizes. Eligiblepatrons include all with base access. For more information

and to register, please contact the bowling center at 540-653-7327.

9-Pin Bowling TournamentFebruary 23, 6 p.m.The cost is $15 per person, which includes shoes and

game. Prizes will be awarded. Eligible patrons include allwith base access. For more information, contact Cannon-ball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Movie Theater540-653-7336

Saturday Movie Sneak PeekFebruary 23, 2 p.m. - FREEEligible patrons include all with base access. We will be

playing a FREE sneak peek of “Jack the Giant Slayer” RatedPG-13. For more information, please contact the DahlgrenMovie Theater at 540-653-7336.

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General Library301-744-4747

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday PartyFebruary 28, 10:30 a.m.Celebrate one of the greatest known children’s authors

of all time, Dr. Seuss, with a crafty creative birthday party.Hear a story written by Dr. Seuss, make a special Dr. Seusscraft, watch the movie “The Lorax” and have some deliciousbirthday cake. While you’re at the Library, why not checkout one of the many Dr. Seuss books we have? FREE andopen to all eligible patrons. For more information contactthe General Library at 301-744-4747.

Auto Hobby/Gear Issue301-744-6314

Recreational Gear RentalsThe MWR Auto Hobby Shop rents an extensive selection

of equipment for your recreational needs. Available items

include tents, canoes, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs,moon bounce, grills, lanterns, sporting equipment andmore! Rentals are available on a daily, weekly or weekendbasis. Call the Hobby Shop at 301-744-6314 for more infor-mation or stop by and see what we have to offer.

NEW Campers Available15’ Cozy Traveler Recreational Trailer (sleeps up to 6)$55 per day$100 per weekend$245 for a weekCall 301-744-6314 for more information.

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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, February 15, 7 p.m.:Jack Reacher (PG-13)

Saturday, February 16, 7 p.m.:Django Unchained (R)

Friday, February 22, 7 p.m.:Silver Linings Playbook (R)

*Saturday, February 23, 2 p.m.:Jack the Giant Slayer in 3-D (PG-13)

Saturday, February 23, 7 p.m.:Les Miserables (PG-13)

Friday, March 1, 7 p.m.:Texas Chainsaw 3-D (R)

Saturday, March 2, 7 p.m.:Zero Dark Thirty (R)

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Join fly fishing and outdoor enthusiasts in Waynes-boro, Virginia and celebrate the 13th Annual VirginiaFly Fishing Festival, http://www.vaflyfishingfestival.org, April 20-21, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, rain orshine.

Whether a seasoned fly fisher or simply looking fora day of fun, the banks of the South River in Waynes-boro will be filled with activities and aficionados. TheVirginia Fly Fishing Festival is the largest outdoor flyfishing event in the country that offers on-stream in-struction. Daily admission tickets are $20 for adults,kids 16 and under are free. Weekend passes are avail-able for $35.

Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m., the film, Where the Yel-lowstone River Goes, will be featured at Court SquareTheatre in Harrisonburg, sponsored by Trout Headwa-ters, Inc.

Saturday and Sunday (April 20-21) in Waynesboro,highlights include:

* Over 40 exhibitors including Orvis and Temple

Fork Outfitters will have the latest in fly fishing equip-ment, merchandise, guide services, and destinations.

* Casting and fly tying classes with Ed Jawarowskiand Bob Clouser

* Casting demonstrations throughout the day withthe infamous Lefty Kreh

* Children’s Catch and Release Trout Pool with na-tive brook trout

For a complete list of activities, please visit www.vaflyfishingfestival.org.

Another highlight of the weekend is the presenta-tion of the 2013 Virginia Fly Angler of the Year Awardat the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival Foundation Dinner.Tickets for the prime rib buffet are $50 apiece and sellout well in advance.

Between lectures, classes, and lunch, noted Virginiawineries will pour samples of popular vintages. Winetastings are included with festival admission. Attend-ees can sip wine while listening to live riverside music.

Over $5,000 worth of raffle prizes will be featured.Conservation-minded Subaru will showcase their new-est models and give away custom-made popping bugstied in Subaru colors by Walt Cary, the best knownpopping bug maker in the Mid-Atlantic.

For more information about the festival, including acomplete schedule, visit www.vaflyfishingfestival.org.

13th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival

By KimberlyLansdaleCenter for SurfaceCombat Systems

The Center for SurfaceCombat System’s (CSCS) Ae-gis Training and ReadinessCenter (ATRC) announcedits 2012 Civilian of the Year,Feb. 11.

Capt. Ian Hall, ATRC’scommanding officer ap-plauded Greg Kuss, ATRC’sSystems Test Officer (STO)for his selection, saying thatKuss’s dedication to theschoolhouse’s mission ismost impressive.

“As STO, Greg managesthe daily operations of theCombat Systems Officer ofthe Watch (CSOOW) staff,”said Hall. “With his strongtechnical skills, motivation,and team player attitude, heensures that scheduled lab-oratory equipment is con-figured correctly and propertactical software is loaded inaccordance with our train-ing staff concerning equip-ment readiness, availabilityand deficiencies. I can’t runthis place without him.”

Kuss was honored to beselected for this award.

“I work with an amazinggroup of people,” he said.“They are truly the oneswho deserve this award. It isa privilege to come to workand train those who will bet-ter our Navy and defend ournation.”

Kuss began his career as

part of the industry team atATRC, and in 2009 transi-tioned to government civil-ian and assumed his dutiesas STO. In 2012, he wasalso awarded Civilian of theQuarter.

“I want to thank my love-ly wife and best friend, Rob-in, who has been my sup-port system for 13 years,”said Kuss. “I would also liketo thank the chain of com-mand for their endless sup-port and Craig Morrison,ATRC’s Training Readinessdirector, who is not only

my supervisor, but also mymentor and friend.”

ATRC’s traditional schoolhouse instruction is deliv-ered 24 hours a day, fivedays a week. Nearly 1,200enlisted fire controlmenand 550 surface warfare,limited duty and aviationofficers graduate annually.Military instructors are typi-cally fleet returnees whobring relevant, recent ex-perience to the classroom.Contracted instructors aretypically prior Aegis Sail-ors who provide continuity

to the instructional staff.Electronic classrooms, elec-tronic technical manuals,and long-range connectiv-ity allow for continued ex-pansion of the quantity andquality of training to meetgrowing training require-ments. ATRC’s ongoing ef-forts include examining newtechnologies and trainingmethods for innovative, lesscostly ways to train to meetnew challenges and needs ofthe United States Navy.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kuande Hall

Army Gen. Charles Jacoby, Jr., commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Commandand United States Northern Command, visited the Marine Corps Chemical and Biological IncidentResponse Force (CBIRF) at Naval Support Facility Indian Head on Feb. 5. Jacoby toured CBIRF’sDowney Responder Training Facility to witness first-hand the capabilities of the command. Above,Jacoby receives a brief inside CBIRF’s chemical biological identification and protection vehicle.

USNORTHCOM Commander visits CBIRF

U.S. Navy photo by Daryl Roy

Aegis Training and Readiness Center’s 2012 Civilian of the Year Greg Kussreceives his plaque from ATRC’s commanding officer Capt. Ian Hall.

ATRC selects 2012 Civilian of the Year

Each year, the month of February is filled with imagescelebrating Valentine’s Day. The heart-focused themedoesn’t have to end on the holiday, however. Februaryis designated “American Heart Month” by the AmericanHeart Association and has been for nearly 50 years. “A timeto battle cardiovascular disease and educate Americans onwhat we can do to live heart-healthy lives,” heart diseaseis the leading cause of death in the United States, equalto 2,200 deaths per day. Nicholas “dr. Nick” Yphantides,M.D., M.P.H., Medical Editor for TOPS Club Inc. (Take OffPounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support orga-nization, offers the following recommendations to proac-tively promote a healthier heart - and ultimately, a betterquality of life.

Signs of a Heart AttackFirst, know the common signs of a heart attack and what

can be done to prevent such medical emergencies. If youthink you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call9-1-1 immediately. A quick response can save your life orsomeone else’s and prevent permanent damage to the heartmuscle. The various treatments for heart attacks work bestif they are given within one hour of when symptoms begin,or as soon as possible.

Common symptoms of a heart attack include:. Unusually heavy pressure on the chest that lasts more

than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back . Sharpupper-body pain in the neck, back, and jaw . Severe short-ness of breath . Cold sweats . Unusual or unexplained tired-ness . Unfamiliar dizziness or light-headedness . Unex-plained nausea or vomiting

It is so important that it is worth repeating - time is ofthe essence. The sooner emergency medical systems are ac-tivated during a heart attack, the better chances for healthand survival.

Know the FactsSome conditions and lifestyle factors can put you at a

higher risk for developing heart disease and having a heartattack. Genetics can also have a significant impact. Forthose who already know they have heart disease, the needto be proactive with health and lifestyle decisions is espe-cially great.

These conditions increase the riskof a heart attack:

Elevated cholesterol levels - There are “good” and “bad”forms of cholesterol. The body needs cholesterol, but whenthere is too much, the excess is deposited in arteries. Thiscan lead to artery narrowing and heart disease. Differenttests can determine your risk level and help you managecholesterol levels.

High blood pressure - A person can have high blood pres-sure with no symptoms at all. When the pressure of blood inthe arteries is too high, it can cause damage and be a majorrisk factor for heart disease. Lowering blood pressure candramatically lower the risk of heart attack.

Diabetes mellitus - With diabetes, the body eitherdoesn’t make enough insulin, can’t use its own insulin aswell as it should, or both. Sugars build up in the blood,which is very dangerous to circulation. About 75 percent ofall people with diabetes die of some form of heart or bloodvessel disease. It’s critical that people with diabetes workwith a healthcare provider to manage the disease and con-trol other risk factors.

Other factors that can increase your riskfor a heart attack include:

Smoking - Tobacco smoking promotes atherosclerosis(the build-up of plaque inside of blood vessels) and increas-es the levels of blood clotting factors, such as fibrinogen.Also, nicotine raises blood pressure, and carbon monoxidereduces the amount of oxygen that blood can carry.

Eating habits - Dietary patterns linked to heart diseaseand related conditions include diets high in saturated fatsand cholesterol (which raise blood cholesterol levels and

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analyst on current intelligence research and briefing tech-niques; led military and civilian analysts for two combatantcommand project teams; and provided collaborative, op-erationally focused intelligence analysis that revealed en-emy vulnerabilities. She was cited for her professionalism,technical skills, and self-improvement.

Eric A. Lunney was selected the Senior Civilian Employ-ee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter 2012. He providedtechnical and analytical support to a Special Forces opera-tion in Afghanistan that resulted in the destruction of 40bomb-making devices, the capture of drug supplies, and thedisruption to enemy finances. This was one of only severaloperations that Lunney supported. He worked directly withthe command’s customers to achieve the best results. Hewas cited for his professionalism, leadership, and dedica-tion to duty.

Length of ServiceLength of Service awards were given to Preston E. Simms

for 30 years and Annette H. Bell for 25 years.

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state ID applications and renewals, driver’s license appli-cations and renewals, vehicle titles, license plates, decals,transcripts, copies of driving records, applications for dis-abled parking placards, and many more! Stop in and takecare of your DMV needs quickly and easily!

Second Tour Thrift Store Needs Your DonationsSecond Tour Thrift Store needs your gently used cloth-

ing and household items! The thrift store is located next tothe USO on Sampson Road. All proceeds are donated tocharities in the Dahlgren/King George and surroundingcommunities, and provide scholarship funds to depen-dents of military personnel - past and present - stationed onDahlgren. Please do not donate used personal items (underclothes, socks, etc.). We are open every Thursday from 9:30

a.m. - noon. Our Fall/Winter stock is now available. Comesee us on Thursday!

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

Plan today to visit the Treasures Thrift Store, locatedat 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. The store is openevery Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of gentlyused items are currently being accepted. Want to earn up to$5 in free items from the thrift store every month? Volun-teer! Stop by the thrift store during operating hours or emailihspouseclub@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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promote atherosclerosis). High salt or sodium in the dietcauses raised blood pressure levels as well. Aim for less than2,000 milligrams of sodium each day.

A sedentary life - Physical inactivity is related to the de-velopment of heart disease and can impact other risk fac-tors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycer-ides, a low level of HDL (good) cholesterol, and diabetes.Regular physical activity can improve risk factor levels. Aimfor at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a combination ofmoderate and vigorous activity).

Excess weight - Obesity is linked to higher LDL (bad)cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and to lower HDL (good)cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Extra weightputs a tremendous burden on the heart to pump bloodthrough more tissue than it can handle.

Alcohol use - Heavy drinking leads to higher blood pres-sure and increases blood levels of triglycerides, which con-tribute to atherosclerosis.

TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the originalweight-loss support and wellness education organization.Founded more than 65 years ago, TOPS is the only non-profit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind.TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “RealPeople. Real Weight Loss.R” philosophy that combines sup-port from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating,regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about170,000 members - male and female, age seven and older -in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States andCanada.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meetingfree of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per yearin the U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chap-ter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call(800) 932-8677.

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DahlgrenUMW Dahlgren Campus AnnouncesSpring National Security Lecture Series

The University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Cam-pus, in collaboration with the Joint Warfare Analysis Centerand the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber’s Military AffairsCouncil, is pleased to offer the third series of National Secu-rity Lectures this spring.

The first lecture in the series is scheduled for Tuesday,Feb. 19, on the topic of “The Global Economics of Water.”To register for this event on line, go to http://dahlgren.umw.edu and click on the bright blue National Security LectureSeries announcement on the left-hand side of the web page.While there is no cost for the lecture (and refreshments willbe available only at the Dahlgren Campus), advance regis-trations are requested.

Additional lecture topics in the series will include Su-perpower Competition in Post Soviet Central Asia, China’sGrowing Shadow in the Global Arena, and Political Islamand the Arab Spring.

All lectures are held in University Hall on the UMW Dahl-gren Campus and also will be video teleconferenced to alimited number of participants the Stafford Technology andResearch (STAR) Center at Quantico, located at 800 Corpo-rate Center Drive, Suite 315, Stafford, VA 22554. Please for-ward this email to interested individuals in your organiza-tion or professional network.

5K and 10K Run for AutismDr. Richard Cottrell is sponsoring a 5K and 10K Run for

Autism on Saturday, Feb. 23. Registrations are being accept-ed for individuals and teams. The 5k is at 9 a.m., the 10k is at9:30 a.m. The race starts at Dr. Cottrell’s office using part ofRt. 3 then side roads then back to Rt. 3 and the office.

Individual entry fee is $20 (10 and under, $15) until Jan.23. Fees increase after Jan. 23 to $35 per person (10 and un-der, $20). Team entry fee (team of 5) is $100 until Jan. 23.Afterward, the team entry fee is $135.

Register on line at www.racetimingunlimited.org. Formore information call (540) 775-7671 or email hwhite@cot-trellsmilesva.com.

RBBBS Bowling FundraiserThe Rappahannock Big Brothers/Big Sisters Society will

hold its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake on Saturday, March 9that noon and 2 p.m. and Sunday March 10 at 1 p.m. at Lib-erty Lanes. Get together a team of four co-workers, familyor friends and solicit donations online. If you cannot attendthe event, you can register as a virtual bowler. Each bowlershould raise $100. Bowlers who raise $200 or more will beeligible to win a $200 Best Buy gift card. RBBBS will providerefreshments, t-shirts and two games of bowling. This sig-nature fundraising event raises money to help area youth.You can register online for the event, www.rbbbs.org.

Save the Date - Potomac River Regional Art ShowThe call for entry for the Potomac River Regional Art

Show will be available in March. Save the date! Dates of 2013show will be July 12 to August 4. Entry deadline is June 11.The first 85 entries will be accepted. Entries will be judgedlater and prizes awarded. A change for 2013 will be thatseparate cash prizes for photography and 3-dimensionalart plus a people’s choice award. Entry forms also will beavailable on the Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild website, Co-lonialbeachartistsguild.org.

Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Needs DonationsThe Love They Neighbor Food Pantry in King George is

in need of your help! We need food items donated for thosein the county in need, and to supplement the newly-openedSoup Kitchen in the county. All donations can be taken toone of the following businesses: Descending Dove, RockyTop, Unique House, Keller Williams, The Journal, KG Citi-zens Center, Hopyard Farm, Simply Bliss, Virginia PianoGallery, Exit Realty or American Business Card Co. Itemsneeded include oatmeal and pop tarts, breakfast bars,peanut butter and jelly, soup, canned tuna, salmon and

chicken, canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, Tuna orChicken Helper, pasta and sauce and personal items such astoilet paper, deodorant, soap and shampoo, laundry deter-gent, all purpose cleaner, diapers, and feminine products.

Indian HeadCutting-Edge Scientist Michael J. Zeherto Speak at CSM

The College of Southern Maryland’s VEX Robotics Chal-lenge will showcase 30 middle and high school teams fromCalvert, Charles and St.

Mary’s counties to compete for the opportunity to go tothe VEX World Championships in Anaheim, Calif., in April.Before beginning the day-long competition on Feb. 16, stu-dents will have an opportunity to hear about cutting-edgerobotics research and development from Michael J. Zeher, amember of the Senior Technical Staff at the Johns HopkinsUniversity - Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) where he isthe Section Supervisor for Robotics and a Project Managerfor the Revolutionizing Prosthetics and the Advanced EODRobotic System (AEODRS) programs.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, visithttp://www.csmd.edu/Foundation/ or contact CSM Devel-opment Director Martina Arnold at MArnold2@csmd.edu or301-934-7649. For information on CSM robotics programsfor elementary, middle and high school, and collegiate lev-els, visit http://www.csmd.edu/stem/.

Animal Shelter to Feature “My Furry Valentine”Forget flowers and boxes of candy...come to the Tri-

County Animal Shelter in Hughesville, Md. to pick out yourvery own “furry valentine.” The Tri-County Animal Shelterwill be holding the “My Furry Valentine” adoption eventfrom Monday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, Feb. 28. Comeadopt a new pet for a sweetheart of a deal! Cats will be avail-able for adoption for a reduced fee of $5 and adoption feesfor dogs are reduced to $50.

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 AnimalShelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Mon-day through Friday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/ES/AnimalControl or www.petfind-er.com/shelters/MD112.html.

“All That Jazz” FundraiserThe Indian Head Center for the Arts will host its second

annual “All That Jazz” fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at theJaycees center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf. Tickets are$55 for singles and $100 for couples. The event will featuredinner, dancing, a silent auction and music by Jennifer Coo-per and GrooveSpan. Checks for tickets may be mailed to4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD, 20640. Call301-743-3040, email info.ihca@gmail.com or go to indian-headblackbox.org.

Spring Sports League Registration AnnouncedThe Charles County Department of Public Works will

hold registration for the upcoming spring adult softballleague, men’s soccer league, an “over-35” soccer league,women’s soccer league, and for the first time, an adult co-ed kickball league, from Monday, Feb. 25, through Friday,March 15. League play will start the week of April 21 at Lau-rel Springs Park and White Plains Park. Teams may regis-ter at the Department of Public Works (1001 Radio StationRoad, La Plata) weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Formore information, interested teams should call 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4p.m. or visit www.charlescountyparks.com.

Children’s Theatre Company Announces Castfor ‘Snow White Goes West’

The College of Southern Maryland’s Children’s TheatreCompany presents its cast for the musical production of“Snow White Goes West,” a book by Jim Eiler based on theGrimms’ Brother Tale. Performances are March 1 at 7 p.m.

and March 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adultsand seniors and $5 for youth in high school or younger.Performance is suitable for all age groups. For reservationscontact bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, or www.csmd.edu/arts.

2nd Saturday Series at Sotterley PlantationThe Sotterley Plantation Second Saturday series pres-

ents “From The Ground Up” on Saturday, March 9 at 1 and3 p.m. From the basement to the attic of Sotterley’s 1703Plantation House there are numerous nooks and cranniesrarely seen by most people. Presented by Sotterley’s Res-toration Manager John O’Rourke, this exclusive tour willreveal how the structure was built and what the variousspaces tell us about the over 300 year history. Program islimited to 16 people per tour. Advance reservations only.$15 per person. Open to ages 13 and up. Walking required.Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.

Nanjemoy Community Center to HostAnnual Bluegrass Music and Dinner Event

Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition Band will delightmusic lovers with their “hard-driving” bluegrass sound atthe annual Bluegrass Concert and Spaghetti Dinner on Sat-urday, March 16. The event will be at the Nanjemoy Com-munity Center (4375 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco), from5:30 - 9 p.m.

A delicious spaghetti dinner will be served before theshow starts, courtesy of the Nanjemoy Community CenterCouncil. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be servedfrom 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. CharlesCounty residents may purchase tickets for $15 in advance or$20 at the door. Tickets for non-residents cost $20 in ad-vance and $25 at the door. For more information, contactthe Nanjemoy Community Center at 301-246-9612. Citizenswith special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Serviceat 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Men’s Golf Lessons Offeredat White Plains Golf Course

Learn the basic skills needed to become a confidentgolfer. White Plains Golf Course is offering two men’s golfclinics in April. Each four-day session runs from 5 p.m. -6:30 p.m. and costs $75. Sessions include proper golf courseetiquette, safety, rules, grip, stance, posture, chipping, put-ting, irons, woods, and on-the-course instruction.

Session I - April 8, 9, 10 and 11Session II - April 15, 16, 17 and 18Pre-registration is required. Maximum class size is eight

participants. Golf clinic participants will receive a compli-mentary round of golf. For additional information or to reg-ister, call White Plains Golf Course at 301-645-1300. WhitePlains Golf Course is located at 1015 St. Charles Parkway,south of DeMarr Road, in White Plains.

Bed Races at Celebrate La PlataThe Town of La Plata will come together for a day of fam-

ily fun at the annual Spring Festival, Celebrate La Plata onSaturday, April 27th. Enjoy a day of activities for childrenof all ages at Celebrate La Plata; face painting, displays,entertainment, refreshments for sale from local favoritesand ever entertaining Bed Races! On your mark, get set, go!Gather three of your friends, family or co-workers and signup to participate in the Bed Races. Your team will race onLa Grange Ave. as the crowd cheers you on. We have made iteven easier this year for you to join in the fun - no registra-tion fee and the Town will provide beds for the race. Teamsmay still make and decorate their own bed to use in the rac-es. Each team must have four participants that are 16 yearsor older. Don’t miss out on the chance to come dressed inteam t-shirts or costumes to promote your business or or-ganization. The annual bed race is a great way to do somemarketing while having a lot of fun. Prizes will be awardedto the top teams and best team attire. All teams registeredby April 12th will be listed in two promotional newspaperads for the event. See you at the starting line! For informa-tion about the Town of La Plata events, please contact me atcwilson@townoflaplata.org or 301-934-8421 x 142.

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