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Challenge Yourself: the Marine Mud Challenge, 2011One of our most popular and well-loved events is back! The Mud Challenge is a unique amalgam of pain, mud and unadulterated joy – but only for those up to the challenge. Are you big enough and bad enough to get dirty with the Marines? We shall see…

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The Love of a MotherACS’s EFMP program harbors a poet. Ms Rachal shares her talent with us in honor of Mother’s Day.

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Pounding the Pavement Running is no joke – especially when it involves the goal of running a full marathon – but it certainly is feasible. Here are some down to earth tips and advice designed to both prepare and motivate all of youmasochistsouttherethatinsistonfirmingyourlegmusclesinsucha torturous manner. This one’s for you.

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35Dance into Spring!Fort Gordon’s annual Spring Fest takes place May 5 – 8 on Barton Field. Among the petting zoo, belly dancers and camel rides will be some great artists playing some truly fantastic music. Who are they and what can you expect? Read on.



Growing up in the UK, guns were more a part of Bond movies and American cop shows than a part of everyday life. On an island of 55 million people, I never considered the need or right to bear arms; it simply wasn’t in my realm of reality. Nor was it really a political issue – it just wasn’t a thing.

I moved back here nearly nine years ago and it wasn’t long until I started considering the topic of gun owner-ship, thanks to various conversations with family and co-workers. Personally, though I’m not crazy about having one in my home, I do understand their appeal as a pastime. And I also understand the attraction to repetitive target practice; there is something unusually calming about taking aim and perfectly hitting a tiny black circle. So when I got the opportunity to go to the Tactical Advantage Sports-man’s Complex to shoot at targets, I jumped at it. What I discovered wasn’t just that I enjoyed shooting at a target, or even that I was good at it (which is always a bonus!) but that our facility boasts some serious experts who are fantastic teachers with a knack for making you feel competent and safe.

Funnily enough, a very nice man with a passion for raising awareness about cancer came to see me the other day. Mr. Zoble Morris lost his sister to cancer a number of years ago and he has been fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life ever since. One of his campaigns is the annual “Shoot Down Cancer” event held at a local indoor range. This isn’t a plug for another range – trust me, I’m a TASC girl now – but it struck me as quite a coincidence that I would hear about this unique fundraiser just after I had my first experience in handling a firearm. Just a few short weeks ago, I wouldn’t have understood how such an event would attract that many people, but now I do. Of course, the fact that it’s for a great cause helps. The event takes place at the end of May; if you’re interested in knowing more, e-mail me at [email protected].

Fitness, family and fun are central to everything we cover in the month of May: Military Spouse Appreciation, Mother’s Day, our Spring Fest and the Marine Mud Challenge, to name a few. Whether you are focused on vitality or on festivity, we want to help you get as much out of the month of May as you possibly can! After all, it’s the end of spring and the start of summer - why not try something new to mark the changing of the seasons? Take it from me; trying new things can leave you with some truly wonderful memories.

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These rewards have little value in themselves but can be accumulated and exchanged for something of value.

The Army has a tool designed to provide feedback for employees and activities that perform well. This tool is called the Interactive Customer Evaluation, or ICE. Some people may think ICE is only for customer complaints, but it is actually designed to help managers at all levels determine strengths and/or areas of improvement for employees and activities. Providing an ICE comment recognizing a good employee or quality product/service is an excellent way to reinforce the employee or quality product/service behavior and ensure it continues to be offered. All activities on Fort Gordon should have an ICE Comment Box with comment cards available. Some peo-ple find it more convenient to go to the Fort Gordon ICE website at http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=service_pro-vider_list&site_id=440 to complete an evaluation which is then sent to the appropriate leaders. Either way, your comment will be read and passed down through leader-ship channels to the appropriate facility manager and employee. Next time you are at a Fort Gordon facility, take a minute or two and complete an ICE Comment Card and recognize a good employee or worthwhile program. Our employees and managers will be glad you did. Your kind words will probably make someone’s day and inspire them to continue to try harder. Once you develop the habit of consistent positive re-inforcement, you’ll see that people are more willing to change their behavior and do what you expect – without having to be told what to do. In fact, researchers have long known that when it comes to changing behavior, there is nothing more effective than positive reinforce-ment. With so much to gain and so little to lose, let’s start harnessing the power of positive reinforcement! Chances are, you’ll feel good and so will those around you.

See ya next month!

Sources:Brenda Gargus, The Power of Positive ReinforcementKareen Smith, Positive Reinforcement...A Proactive Inter-vention for the Classroom

Positive reinforcement is a tool to fortify good behav-ior and reduce bad behavior. It builds self-esteem and inspires confidence in children and adults. And it’s easy — once you get the hang of it! Feelings of respect for people of all ages are greatly influenced by their interac-tions and relationships with others. Most people have a desire to feel loved and accepted, and you can com-municate those feelings to those around you by the way you speak.

A few types of positive reinforcement that exist are: Natural and Direct Reinforcement: This is a direct out-come from practicing appropriate behavior. For example, interacting positively with peers will lead to additional peer interactions. People are drawn to work together and to be around people who are pleasant. Likewise, people tend to feel uncomfortable and shy away from unpleasant personalities.

Social Reinforcement: These are given by people who are respected and valued by the individual receiving reinforcement. Examples of social reinforcers include verbal comments like “Good job,” “I can tell you are working really hard,” and “You’re nice”; written approval or physical expressions such as nodding your head, smiling, clapping, or a pat on the back. All can be very effective.

Activity Reinforcement: Activity reinforcers are very ef-fective and positive for students. Allowing children and teenagers to participate in preferred activities (such as games, computer time, going to a party, etc.) is very powerful especially if there is a likelihood of receiving social and/or direct reinforcement at the event. In the adult working world, an activity reinforcer could be a special office party, outdoor BBQ, or trip to a local recre-ation area for a group that achieves a certain goal.

Tangible Reinforcement: This category includes edibles, toys, balloons, stickers, and awards. Awards can include certificates, displaying the individual’s work, cash bo-nuses or time-off awards, and letters home to parents commending their child’s accomplishment.

Token Reinforcement: Token reinforcement involves awarding points or tokens for appropriate behavior.

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” Mother Teresa

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Friday May 6 Carnival - Food Concessions (Mexican, American, Panamanian and Puerto Rican) – Latin DJ - Arts & Crafts Vendors - Live Music from Miami-based Latin Fusion Band Locos por Juana.

Saturday May 7 Flea Market - Carnival - Pony Rides - Concessions – Mark Lippard – Vendor Village - BOSS Car, Truck and Bike Show – Level Up Gaming Tent – Eudora Farms Petting Zoo - Kids Activities – BellyRok Belly Dancing – Signal Corps Brass Band - Golf Cart Obstacle Course – Garden City Jazz – Elvis impersonator – live music from Lloyd Dobler Effect and dance/electronica band Palenke Soultribe

Sunday May 8 – Celebrate Mother’s Day!Unlimited Carnival rides $10

Live Entertainment:The Lloyd Dobler Effect (Pop Music)Mark Lippard (Comedy Juggling & Unicycle Show)Elvis ImpersonatorSignal Corps Brass BandBellyRokPalenke SoultribeKid’s Korner

Don’t forget to sign up for the USMC Mud Challenge,May 12






There are very few occasions that I can recall when I have wanted to sweat buckets, gasping for breath while forcing my body to endure excruciating pain; and rightfully so, I think. But I do know of many people who enjoy running, which to me is the same as aforementioned sweat/gasping/pain thing. I spoke with one this morning, in fact – we talked about how he does the Iron Man each year. As I considered the magnitude of this feat, my head lowered a little more with each sentence, and my blood pressure started to drop in a bid to prevent me from doing little else other than listen.

Still, I appreciate the dedication this sport requires as it is all down to self-motivation. There are no pieces of equipment to purchase and unless you seek out running partners it is a solitary activity without any limitations other than those that are self-imposed. It really is a sport that anyone can enjoy, no matter their age or size. Since it is inexpensive the sport has enjoyed steady and continual growth, to include participation in marathons and half-marathons. In fact, ac-cording to Runningusa.org, “Participation in running activities has increased substantially the last nine years with running/jogging total participation up 40%, running/walking on the treadmill 38%, walking for fitness 21%, and trail running up 16%”. Partly to blame for an increase in attendance is the increase in social networking; Facebook is a popular and effective tool when galvanizing participants for a running event or requesting donations. A great example is our own Marine Mud Challenge which has developed a massive and engaged following on Facebook.

It is advisable to first get a handle on what exactly you are getting yourself into. For the sake of this article, I’ll be ad-dressing running issues in reference to a marathon – that is, 26.2 miles. And it is most advisable to train according to the distance, so for a 26.2 mile race, plan on spending at least 26 weeks in training. Naturally, if you are already in peak condition and run lengthy distances daily, or at least frequently, it won’t take as long to train as it would someone who has only worn sneakers to mow the yard.

So, you’re hooked on the idea of your feet pounding the dirt (or asphalt). You’ve bought your running shoes and sports watch (yes, you need one!), dug out your too-tight gym shorts and faded Mickey Mouse tee-shirt and the road is a-waiting. What now? Actually, there is one thing you should already have done and that is, consult your doctor. Seriously folks, I don’t care what kind of shape you perceive yourself to be in, getting a check-up doesn’t hurt and can even save your life. I’ve heard this piece of advice put many ways, but my favorite is this, “As always when starting a vigorous exercise routine, you should consult with a physician beforehand. If you have a heart condition or weak knees, we suggest that you keep away from running and try something less vigorous. Like eating.” (www.soyouwanna.com)

Snarky comments aside, please appreciate how significantly beneficial this exercise is to the human body. Distance run-ning results in increased energy, improved overall health, a sense of accomplishment and increased discipline, as well as spending some time outdoors, bragging rights and, of course, fabulous gams.

Training is one thing, but I would also encourage you to do some reading. There are some great web sites out there that offer excellent advice, not to mention plenty of people who are more than willing to impart their wisdom upon another convert. Have a word with a fitness instructor, call your local gym, or search the web for a local running group and attend a meeting: get first-hand information.

A large part of your training is less exhausting - but no less important - than going round the track a few times. It involves your diet; specifically how to tailor your intake to benefit your body according to its new needs. Yes, you burn plenty of calories with this activity, but that doesn’t give you license to eat just anything. Again, talk to your doctor and to a fitness trainer about diet – and don’t forget to hydrate. Water is absolutely essential, even on days when you aren’t running, and during the training period you can count on consuming at least a gallon of water a day.

The six months of training can present issues, just steadily work at it and you will succeed! Repetition and persever-ance are your greatest allies here, especially as the best approach is one of gradually building on your distance and, eventually, speed. Each week should progress from the week before so that eventually you are running at least one 15 mile-long run a week. Do not try to increase your distance or speed drastically, you will really be risking injury and the ensuing set-back could also affect your motivation. Establish a practical schedule for yourself, one that allows for steady improvement, and one that is based in actual abilities and realistic expectations. Suggested schedules can be found online, such as http://www.marathon-training-program.com/training-program-for-half-marathons.html

Above all, enjoy this. You are working toward a goal that will not only provide you with a greater level of fitness, but will also be a marked accomplishment not everyone has achieved!

Sources:http://www.soyouwanna.com/soyouwanna-run-mara-thon-1249.html#ixzz1IxOBCZMu


One of the grueling but enduring activities that I have been doing for the last six years is running. It is my favorite activ-ity, providing me with the opportunity to keep in top physical condition. Two of the places that I like to run at are the trails at Euchee Creek in Grovetown, and the Blanchard Woods Park cross-country course at Evans. I have lost weight running at these courses and, as a result, I am proud of myself.

Not only do I run the aforementioned trails and park, but I have run in 5k and 10k runs over the years; I have won awards for placing first, second, and third in my age group. Upon hearing that I like to run the Euchee Creek trails, Nancy Peyser, who used to work at Gordon’s Conference and Cater-ing Center, but now works at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce in Evans, encouraged me to run in 5k and 10k runs. Taking that encouragement to heart, I have run in over 80 of these runs. One special run, I had never before attempted in my entire life, was a half marathon – and each year one takes place in Augusta. This marathon measures a distance of 13.1 miles and is one of the major city events.

To prepare for the half marathon, I ran in 5k and 10k races and ran the trails at Euchee Creek and Blanchard Woods Park. The morning of Sunday, October 24, 2010, was cool and sunny for the race. Beginning the race in this area, I lined up with about 900 runners for the 13.1 mile journey through the city. The gun sounded, and the runners and I were off and run-ning as the last rays of darkness disappeared from the sky.

The runners and I ran down Broad Street, 8th Street, Reyn-olds Street and 13th Street. We then ran down University Place and turned right onto Laney Walker Boulevard, seeing famous medical facilities including University Hospital and the Medical College of Georgia. The racers and I turned left onto Druid Park Avenue and then right onto Central Avenue, followed by an incline along Central Avenue; the most difficult part of the marathon.

The racers and I turned right onto Highland Avenue, past the water treatment plant, and right again onto Walton Way. Along Walton Way, we were treated to sights of beautiful Summerville homes as well as the Augusta State University campus. We turned left on Milledge Road and followed it until we reached the Greenjackets stadium. After passing the stadium, the course looped around beautiful Lake Olmstead and onto the southbound lanes of the Calhoun Expressway, onto Greene Street, left onto 5th Street and finally back

onto Broad. The finish line was in the Augusta Commons. Crossing the finish line, I found I had completed the race in an amazing one hour, 52 minutes and 54 seconds.

Back at the Commons, runners received medals for finish-ing the run. It was the longest I have ever run in my entire life! Having participated in my first half marathon, I ran the entire distance without stopping or slowing to a walk. All the prior races I took part in helped me achieve my goal of completing the half marathon. I placed 224 overall out of 900 participants. My mom came to the Augusta Commons to be sure I was safe from running 13.1 miles, and she was proud of my efforts!

Overall, the half marathon is my favorite of all the races I have participated in, since it afforded me the opportunity to view Augusta and the beauty that the second-largest city of Georgia offers.

Byron Ray Wren serves as a courier for DFMWR. When not delivering mail or FYI magazines around the installation, he enjoys running, traveling and reading. A lighthouse collector, he is also a member of the CSRA Harbour Lights Collectors Club. Byron also collects National Geographic magazines, toy Hess trucks and DVDs of his favorite TV shows. A graduate of Harlem High School, Byron goes to the Harlem baseball games each year to support the school’s baseball team and cheer them on to victory.

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Chavarro points to research that examined data from more than 17,500 women participating in the Nurses’ Health Study II who followed a proposed “fertility diet” (Chavarro). These women did not have a history of infertility and were trying to conceive or did conceive over an 8-year study period. At the end of the study, the researchers determined that the fertility diet—along with lifestyle modifications (physical activity) might prevent ovulatory disorders in otherwise healthy women (Chavarro). “The most important point is that relatively simple changes to diet and lifestyle can have a profound effect on fertility,” says Chavarro.

Get Healthy, Get PregnantOther experts agree that a healthy lifestyle prepares the way for getting pregnant. “The best thing you can do to improve your chances of conception is to try to get healthy,” advises Laurence Jacobs, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and a partner at The Fertility Centers of Illinois. “Moderation is the key word in this whole issue. Any extreme is not good. Being underweight or overweight makes it difficult to ovulate”.

Jacobs’ entire clinical practice focuses on infertility issues, and the majority of his patients are 35 years and older. With fertility and diet making headlines these days, Jacobs cautions his patients not to take what they read out of context. For example, if women hear that fat dairy products can improve fertility, there is a real danger that they will miss the moderation message and eat beyond the point of any health benefit. And while Jacobs acknowledges that there may be strong associations between certain dietary patterns and improved ovulatory fertility, he also notes that no large randomized trials have examined the cause and effect of diet on infertility in women. “There are too many complicating variables to know which are the best diets out there for everyone,” warns Jacobs.

Body Weight & FertilityBody weight, body mass index (BMI) and nutrition status have all been shown to be closely related to reproductive function. Obesity (having a BMI greater than 30) adversely affects pregnancy rates, even with fertility drugs or in vitro fertilization treatments. A weight loss of 5%–10% of body weight can be enough to restore ovulation in obese patients (Jacobs).

Sadly, most physicians fail to mention body weight when counseling or treating their fertility patients. Jacobs is not shy about emphasizing weight loss to his obese patients and for good reason: excess body fat (or adipose tissue) has been shown to cause hormonal imbalances by throwing off the delicate functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and triggering the body to secrete abnormal amounts of insulin. This can eventually lead to anovulation, or the loss of ovulation (Jacobs).

Ovulation can be affected by a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). More than half of the women who are diagnosed with PCOS are overweight or obese. Some experts have suggested that weight loss is more important than diet composition for improving reproductive function in overweight women, according to two small randomized trials involving women with PCOS. But it’s not just the numbers on the scale that count: it’s also the woman’s body composition; her lean tissue

Since we are in the month of May (Mother’s Day month), I would like to address some issues for those ladies trying to become mothers. Hope you find this article helpful.

In a perfect world, a couple’s desire to conceive a baby would be enough to guarantee a positive pregnancy test. Unfortunately, many would-be parents find themselves challenged by infertility. Now a new movement says that diet can play a helpful role in increasing fertility. But can the foods we eat really make a difference to our ability to reproduce, or is this just another theory?

Facing InfertilityAlthough conceiving a child comes easily to the majority of people, fertility is hard for some couples. One in six couples is affected by infertility during their reproductive lifetime. Infertility is one of the most prevalent chronic health disorders involving young adults. Both the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recognize infertility as a disease.

According to The National Infertility Association, the term infertility is defined as having spent at least 1 year (6 months for women over age 35) attempting conception without success. Many factors can affect fertility, including the intricate interplay of hormones; the quality of sperm and egg; the timing and presence of ovulation; and body weight and fitness level. Although the causes of infertility vary, ovulation disorders are present in more than 25% of infertile female partners (The National Infertility Association).

Fertility & DietRecently, there has been a greater focus on whether there is a relationship between diet and reproductive health. Researchers are now examining whether certain foods can stave off female infertility and increase the chances of conception.

Some of this research was the foundation for a book— The Fertility Diet by Jorge Chavarro, MD, says diet is essential to anyone facing infertility. Fundamentally, the book’s author recommends that women trying to conceive a child make the following dietary changes to increase their chances of conception:

• Choose monounsaturated fats instead of dangerous trans fats.

• Get protein and iron from plant sources, not animal sources.

• Focus on complex carbohydrates and a moderate amount of full-fat dairy products.

• Take multivitamins and supplements.

Ovulatory Disorder InfertilityThe focus of the fertility diet is on lowering the risk of a condition known as ovulatory disorder infertility. “Unlike other underlying conditions, such as blocked fallopian tubes, ovulation is a physiological process likely modifiable by environmental signals, including diet,” says Chavarro, one of the authors of The Fertility Diet and a research fellow in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Making a Mother: How Diet Affects FertilityBest Foods for FertilityThe following foods and supplements can increase your chances of getting pregnant, according to a book called (The Fertility Diet) by Jorge Chavarro•

• A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement, with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid (100% of the Daily Value [DV]) and 27 milligrams of iron.

• Legumes and beans (black, kidney, pinto, white, navy, lentils, soy beans and lima)

• Nut butters (all-natural peanut butter or almond butter)

• Fish (salmon, tuna, halibut, mackerel or herring)

• Whole grains (whole-grain bread or tortillas, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole-grain couscous, quinoa, oats, spelt and amaranth)

• Full-fat dairy products (whole milk, regular ice cream or cheese) Keep portions to no more than 1 cup milk, a half-cup ice cream or 1 ounce cheese, and limit your full-fat dairy choices to one serving per day.

• Dark, leafy greens/vegetables (spinach, kale and mustard greens, broccoli, asparagus and brussel sprouts)

• Healthy oils (extra-virgin olive oil and canola)

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(muscle, bone and organs) versus fat tissue. To improve their chances of conceiving, some of Jacobs’ overweight infertility patients wear adjustable weight vests to help them increase muscle mass, burn more calories and lose weight (Jacobs).

The Impact of InsulinWhen obese women suffer from PCOS, they become insulin resistant, meaning the cells of the body are no longer as sensitive to insulin. This becomes a vicious cycle because decreased insulin sensitivity causes the body to overcompensate by producing even higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood glucose levels normal. High levels of circulating insulin then cause increased fat storage and ultimately disrupt normal ovarian hormone production, which increases certain hormones and prevents proper ovulation (Jacobs).

Insulin sensitivity is a main premise of the fertility diet. “Even though there is more work to be done in specific patient populations (in regard to infertility), our findings are in agreement with the overall hypothesis that insulin sensitivity is an important determinant of ovulatory function and fertility,” contends Chavarro. Other fertility doctors and researchers agree that diet quality counts. “It’s not so much low carb, but slow carbs,” advises Jacobs.

Because insulin resistance is one of the hallmarks of PCOS, many experts say that women with PCOS should adopt a diet similar to the one recommended for people with type 2 diabetes. To avoid surges in blood sugar and insulin levels, type 2 diabetics need to eat high-fiber whole grains (i.e., “slow carbs”), which take longer to digest, instead of high-sugar, more refined carbohydrates “fast carbs”, such as soda, white bread and potatoes. “There is strong evidence showing that diet and lifestyle changes have a greater impact on insulin sensitivity than even some commonly used diabetes medications,” says Chavarro.

How Society Affects FertilityThe way we now live in society is also taking its toll on fertility rates. Many women are delaying parenthood until later in life; are stressed with full-time jobs; and have little time to plan healthy meals and prepare family dinners each night. As a result, people turn to fast foods. “Eating at McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts is good contraception,” Jacobs says half-jokingly.

With people consuming large amounts of saturated and trans fats, sugary beverages and low-fiber carbohydrates on a regular basis, increased body fat can also cause infertility. “Simply telling a patient to lose weight does not work,” says Jacobs. As an alternative, he says motivation, counseling and behavior modification need to be the cornerstones for diet and lifestyle changes.

It is too soon to say if the fertility diet will improve conception rates for women. But it is probably a good start and is mostly in keeping with many current nutrition standards. “Our recommendations are unlikely to cause harm to women who wish to try them and may, on the other hand, help them achieve the goal of becoming pregnant and serve as a guideline on how to continue a healthy diet afterwards,” Chavarro concludes.

Reproductive Medicine (www.asrm.org)

The National Infertility Association

The Fertility Diet by Jorge Chavarro

Fertility Centers of Illinois, Laurence A. Jacobs, MD

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Chavarro points to research that examined data from more than 17,500 women participating in the Nurses’ Health Study II who followed a proposed “fertility diet” (Chavarro). These women did not have a history of infertility and were trying to conceive or did conceive over an 8-year study period. At the end of the study, the researchers determined that the fertility diet—along with lifestyle modifications (physical activity) might prevent ovulatory disorders in otherwise healthy women (Chavarro). “The most important point is that relatively simple changes to diet and lifestyle can have a profound effect on fertility,” says Chavarro.

Get Healthy, Get PregnantOther experts agree that a healthy lifestyle prepares the way for getting pregnant. “The best thing you can do to improve your chances of conception is to try to get healthy,” advises Laurence Jacobs, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and a partner at The Fertility Centers of Illinois. “Moderation is the key word in this whole issue. Any extreme is not good. Being underweight or overweight makes it difficult to ovulate”.

Jacobs’ entire clinical practice focuses on infertility issues, and the majority of his patients are 35 years and older. With fertility and diet making headlines these days, Jacobs cautions his patients not to take what they read out of context. For example, if women hear that fat dairy products can improve fertility, there is a real danger that they will miss the moderation message and eat beyond the point of any health benefit. And while Jacobs acknowledges that there may be strong associations between certain dietary patterns and improved ovulatory fertility, he also notes that no large randomized trials have examined the cause and effect of diet on infertility in women. “There are too many complicating variables to know which are the best diets out there for everyone,” warns Jacobs.

Body Weight & FertilityBody weight, body mass index (BMI) and nutrition status have all been shown to be closely related to reproductive function. Obesity (having a BMI greater than 30) adversely affects pregnancy rates, even with fertility drugs or in vitro fertilization treatments. A weight loss of 5%–10% of body weight can be enough to restore ovulation in obese patients (Jacobs).

Sadly, most physicians fail to mention body weight when counseling or treating their fertility patients. Jacobs is not shy about emphasizing weight loss to his obese patients and for good reason: excess body fat (or adipose tissue) has been shown to cause hormonal imbalances by throwing off the delicate functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and triggering the body to secrete abnormal amounts of insulin. This can eventually lead to anovulation, or the loss of ovulation (Jacobs).

Ovulation can be affected by a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). More than half of the women who are diagnosed with PCOS are overweight or obese. Some experts have suggested that weight loss is more important than diet composition for improving reproductive function in overweight women, according to two small randomized trials involving women with PCOS. But it’s not just the numbers on the scale that count: it’s also the woman’s body composition; her lean tissue

Since we are in the month of May (Mother’s Day month), I would like to address some issues for those ladies trying to become mothers. Hope you find this article helpful.

In a perfect world, a couple’s desire to conceive a baby would be enough to guarantee a positive pregnancy test. Unfortunately, many would-be parents find themselves challenged by infertility. Now a new movement says that diet can play a helpful role in increasing fertility. But can the foods we eat really make a difference to our ability to reproduce, or is this just another theory?

Facing InfertilityAlthough conceiving a child comes easily to the majority of people, fertility is hard for some couples. One in six couples is affected by infertility during their reproductive lifetime. Infertility is one of the most prevalent chronic health disorders involving young adults. Both the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recognize infertility as a disease.

According to The National Infertility Association, the term infertility is defined as having spent at least 1 year (6 months for women over age 35) attempting conception without success. Many factors can affect fertility, including the intricate interplay of hormones; the quality of sperm and egg; the timing and presence of ovulation; and body weight and fitness level. Although the causes of infertility vary, ovulation disorders are present in more than 25% of infertile female partners (The National Infertility Association).

Fertility & DietRecently, there has been a greater focus on whether there is a relationship between diet and reproductive health. Researchers are now examining whether certain foods can stave off female infertility and increase the chances of conception.

Some of this research was the foundation for a book— The Fertility Diet by Jorge Chavarro, MD, says diet is essential to anyone facing infertility. Fundamentally, the book’s author recommends that women trying to conceive a child make the following dietary changes to increase their chances of conception:

• Choose monounsaturated fats instead of dangerous trans fats.

• Get protein and iron from plant sources, not animal sources.

• Focus on complex carbohydrates and a moderate amount of full-fat dairy products.

• Take multivitamins and supplements.

Ovulatory Disorder InfertilityThe focus of the fertility diet is on lowering the risk of a condition known as ovulatory disorder infertility. “Unlike other underlying conditions, such as blocked fallopian tubes, ovulation is a physiological process likely modifiable by environmental signals, including diet,” says Chavarro, one of the authors of The Fertility Diet and a research fellow in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Making a Mother: How Diet Affects FertilityBest Foods for FertilityThe following foods and supplements can increase your chances of getting pregnant, according to a book called (The Fertility Diet) by Jorge Chavarro•

• A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement, with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid (100% of the Daily Value [DV]) and 27 milligrams of iron.

• Legumes and beans (black, kidney, pinto, white, navy, lentils, soy beans and lima)

• Nut butters (all-natural peanut butter or almond butter)

• Fish (salmon, tuna, halibut, mackerel or herring)

• Whole grains (whole-grain bread or tortillas, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole-grain couscous, quinoa, oats, spelt and amaranth)

• Full-fat dairy products (whole milk, regular ice cream or cheese) Keep portions to no more than 1 cup milk, a half-cup ice cream or 1 ounce cheese, and limit your full-fat dairy choices to one serving per day.

• Dark, leafy greens/vegetables (spinach, kale and mustard greens, broccoli, asparagus and brussel sprouts)

• Healthy oils (extra-virgin olive oil and canola)

Resources: The American Society of

(muscle, bone and organs) versus fat tissue. To improve their chances of conceiving, some of Jacobs’ overweight infertility patients wear adjustable weight vests to help them increase muscle mass, burn more calories and lose weight (Jacobs).

The Impact of InsulinWhen obese women suffer from PCOS, they become insulin resistant, meaning the cells of the body are no longer as sensitive to insulin. This becomes a vicious cycle because decreased insulin sensitivity causes the body to overcompensate by producing even higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood glucose levels normal. High levels of circulating insulin then cause increased fat storage and ultimately disrupt normal ovarian hormone production, which increases certain hormones and prevents proper ovulation (Jacobs).

Insulin sensitivity is a main premise of the fertility diet. “Even though there is more work to be done in specific patient populations (in regard to infertility), our findings are in agreement with the overall hypothesis that insulin sensitivity is an important determinant of ovulatory function and fertility,” contends Chavarro. Other fertility doctors and researchers agree that diet quality counts. “It’s not so much low carb, but slow carbs,” advises Jacobs.

Because insulin resistance is one of the hallmarks of PCOS, many experts say that women with PCOS should adopt a diet similar to the one recommended for people with type 2 diabetes. To avoid surges in blood sugar and insulin levels, type 2 diabetics need to eat high-fiber whole grains (i.e., “slow carbs”), which take longer to digest, instead of high-sugar, more refined carbohydrates “fast carbs”, such as soda, white bread and potatoes. “There is strong evidence showing that diet and lifestyle changes have a greater impact on insulin sensitivity than even some commonly used diabetes medications,” says Chavarro.

How Society Affects FertilityThe way we now live in society is also taking its toll on fertility rates. Many women are delaying parenthood until later in life; are stressed with full-time jobs; and have little time to plan healthy meals and prepare family dinners each night. As a result, people turn to fast foods. “Eating at McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts is good contraception,” Jacobs says half-jokingly.

With people consuming large amounts of saturated and trans fats, sugary beverages and low-fiber carbohydrates on a regular basis, increased body fat can also cause infertility. “Simply telling a patient to lose weight does not work,” says Jacobs. As an alternative, he says motivation, counseling and behavior modification need to be the cornerstones for diet and lifestyle changes.

It is too soon to say if the fertility diet will improve conception rates for women. But it is probably a good start and is mostly in keeping with many current nutrition standards. “Our recommendations are unlikely to cause harm to women who wish to try them and may, on the other hand, help them achieve the goal of becoming pregnant and serve as a guideline on how to continue a healthy diet afterwards,” Chavarro concludes.

Reproductive Medicine (www.asrm.org)

The National Infertility Association

The Fertility Diet by Jorge Chavarro

Fertility Centers of Illinois, Laurence A. Jacobs, MD

ISSA Health And Fitness Association

Sources:Center for Science in the Public Interest

Center for Overweight and Obese Children Center

IDEA Health and Fitness Association

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What Will Saturdaythe 14th be like?

After checking in at the registration desk your team makes their way to the staging area next to the start. As your starting time approaches, the anticipation builds. The time for stretching and talking is over. The challenge is now ready for you. The question is are you ready for it? Too late to decide now, the starter is calling out your team name and looks toward the clock. The clock clicks over to the next minute as he says “GO”. You’re off!

Your team sprints toward the large red mountain in front of you. You hear the crowd yelling and feel the wind in your face. With a little effort you climb up the slippery slope and quickly you’re on to your belly to slide down under the cammie netting. Back to your feet at the bottom, you run around to see concrete tubes passing through this man-made mountain. You begin the muddy crawl to the other side thankful that you’re not claustrophobic. Mud is running down your face as you turn to make sure all of your team has made it out.

Leaving the crowd behind, you head into the woods to find logs across the path. Each gap is different and you have to look at your feet to keep from tripping. Coming through the trees you are quickly met with another obstacle; a large horse fence that you realize would be much easier if you weren’t wet and muddy.

You continue down the dirt road toward a series of five log hurdles. You clear the first and second one easily. The

Before 2008, no one in the CSRA had put on an event where fatigue and overcoming one’s own barriers were the number one goal; an event that would get mud into places not to be named in a family magazine; where the hot Augusta sun bakes mud splattered clothes into dead-weight; where quitting could actually be an option for those who are soft or weak. Surprisingly, we have learned that people will actually line up to feel like they’ve been beaten up and get sprayed with a fire hose. However, we offer a reward for taking the punishment. Everyone who toes the starting line and finishes this challenge will look upon their stained clothing, bruises, and scrapes as badges of honor.

Enter the Marine Mud Challenge. Born out of a desire to provide the local population (and a growing number of non-locals) with a crazy-in-your-face-dirty-smelly-exhausting-legal way to spend a Saturday, the Marine Mud Challenge has grown into the area’s largest outdoor mud-fest. The 14th of May will see the field adjacent to the Fort Gordon Dinner Theater bustling with activity. With expected participants to number near 2000 this year, the race continues to grow by leaps and bounds. The directors of the event listen to feedback and work hard to each year to improve the course.

To make the ideal mud on course, dump trucks of clay and thousands of gallons of water will for one day turn parts of Fort Gordon into the stuff of your mother’s nightmares. The Georgia red clay has a certain way of staining everything from shirts to fingernails. Don’t worry, we won’t tell on you.James Meek, the Marine Mud Challenge creator and this year’s race co-director, is no stranger to challenges. His 20 years of Marine Corps experience come in handy when thinking up sadistic obstacles and new course routes. In fact, many of his obstacles are never built because few would be able to finish the course. “James comes up with some of the craziest ideas,” says Gunnery Sergeant Rich Groves, the race’s other co-director. “I tell him to keep in mind that we want to challenge people, not defeat them. He sometimes forgets that not everyone is a Marine.” You can all thank Gunny Groves later.

Even with the reins pulled in on James, this year’s race is approximately five long miles scattered with 19 uniquely named obstacles like Stairway to Heaven, The Mann Breaker, and YouTube Moment. Along the course, the participants will not only attack physical abilities, but fears as well. Those afraid of heights or water will have to overcome these phobias in order to complete the course.

The various water hazards come with more than a one stroke penalty, unlike down the road at Gordon Lakes. Some are brown while some are red, and then of course there’s the fire hose. Participants will be blasted while trying to leap over logs while four feet deep in water. The Marine Mud Challenge is unique in that each obstacle

is built to promote teamwork. The Marines believe that we are only as strong as our weakest Marine. Marines work together to build up, strengthen and help each other to overcome anything. The Marine Mud Challenge builds upon this belief and encourages team members to help each other through all of the obstacles. The event is called the Marine Mud Challenge not Marine Mud Run. Finishing the course is a challenge regardless of your fitness level. This year only a few teams will be running against each other; most teams are competing only against themselves.

Parents rejoice! If you don’t feel like this type of fun is for you but is instead more for the kids, there’s a Children’s Challenge. This one mile obstacle course is sure to tire out even the most rambunctious youngster. The Children’s course shares five kid-friendly obstacles with the adult’s and has a unique one of its own. They will face muddy hills, crawl under a vehicle, splash into the “Mud Box,” and will be helped over the seven foot tall “Marine Wall” by United States Marines to complete the course. After, they will get a shower from the fire department, but their smiles will be harder to wipe off than the mud.


third is much taller and you struggle to get over. The fourth and fifth hurdles are less difficult.

The path narrows as it rises and falls over a series of rollercoaster like small hills while up ahead, the left side of the path falls away to what appears to be a cliff. The Marine says “pick a path” and you realize he means down the cliff. The team in front of you slides over the edge and down to the bottom. You bravely step out and feel the sand give way under your feet. The journey down is more of slide than a fall and you reach the bottom quickly.

Crawling up a sandy hill you find yourself in the woods again, but this time it’s different. The path is narrower and less refined, you can’t tell what’s ahead through the trees, and the terrain is rough. Now it’s up a hill to “The Moving Wall” and with a little help you make it over. The dirt underfoot becomes sand as you move towards the next obstacle, “YouTube Moment”. Two logs lean against a middle pole to make this obstacle. You make your way up the sloping log and cross over to the down side. Four feet in the air seems much higher as you struggle to keep your balance.

Back on solid ground, you find your first water point a few hundred yards down the path. As you grab one of the cups from the table you ask the Marine there, “How far have I come?” and are surprised to hear, “about a mile.”

Back onto the road you see another large hill up ahead. You reach the top and are blasted with a fire hose as you make your way down to the pit filled completely with brown muddy water. If that wasn’t bad enough, there are logs across it that you must climb over. Out of breath, you make your way to the end of the pit.

Down the hill you find a series of traffic barriers and easily jump over each, catching your breath as you descend the hill. A loop through the woods finds you staring at large truck that covers a massive mud pit, “Taylar’s Pit”. On your belly again and you come out the other side a muddy mess.Running through the woods again, you splash through an-other puddle and wind down the path only to find yourself at the base of a ginormous hill. When you think you’re at the top, the path turns and you see you’re not quite there yet. Once you’ve made it, you’re at the next water point and the next obstacle. The Mann Breaker is a set of double pull up bars where you have to cross the top bar almost 10 feet in the air. Together your team overcomes, you grab a drink of water, and you are back on course.

Some rolling hills, rough terrain, and then come another set of log hurdles, taller than the first set. Up and over you go. You make your way through the woods and notice the path closing in, the vegetation changing and the path is turning to mud. Jumping across a few small creeks you

see the path turn INTO the creek. You plunge in. The cold water fills your shoes and the sandy bottom gives way. You move through the creek and exit to find yourself climbing yet another steep hill. Once at the top you find another water point. In front of you now is a much larger version of the horse fence, the “Stairway to Heaven.” The view from 15 feet up might be more enjoyable if you weren’t so tired. You jump off the last step and start back on the path.

“Uphill again,” you complain to your teammates. At the top, you find “Michelin Mountain.” Together you climb the tires and cross over to work back down. You continue on and think, “downhill finally,” as you come up to a wall of logs. Together your team makes it over the top.

Crossing a creek you see that there are logs across a pit that roll. You step out onto the log, it begins to roll, and your teammate reaches down to steady it. After managing to make it to the other side, you run down the path and over a dry creek bed to of course, another uphill climb.

At the top you get some water and then tackle a small version of the big pit, but this time it’s really muddy. The Marine yells, “On your belly!” You crawl through the mud coming out a red clay mess.

The trail works its way back through the woods and you move toward the “Mud Box”. You make your way over the first wall and land with a “splunk” into the peanut butter like mud. Crossing the pit you come to the next wall and your teammate helps you over, and you all emerge even redder than before. You follow the path through the woods and arrive on a dirt road and bunch of tires on the ground. Watching your feet helps you and you make it through. You can finally see your way out of the woods.

With the back of “The Marine Wall” in full view you know you’re almost through. Together your team makes it over and dash to the finish line.

You look at each other and smile and laugh. Together you walk off to get some more water and are already thinking about next year. You know you can do better, but you did it, you met the challenge head on. Together you crossed the finish line, a little sore, a little bruised, maybe a little bloody and definitely muddy. Everything seems just a little bit easier now.

Feel up to the challenge? Sign up now! Register online at www.active.com. For more information, check out the Marine Mud Challenge Facebook page: facebook.com/marinemudchallenge, or see the ad on page 6.



Last December on a wintery afternoon, Survivors of our fallen Soldiers gathered to start a holiday tradition. A tree at Freedom Park had been set aside to become a place of remembrance. Survivors placed their own special ornaments on the tree and then shared stories about their loved ones. Out of this experience an idea grew that would make this tree a place of remembrance for our Survivors, not just during the holiday season but all year long. On May 23, 2011 at 10 a.m., Fort Gordon will host an official tree dedication ceremony to unveil the Survivor Outreach Services Tree of Remembrance. The tree will be decorated at Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran’s Day, and during the holiday season as a reminder to those of us who stroll by that our freedom has a price.

The Army desires for the Survivors of our fallen Soldiers to have a sense of belonging. Mere words do not make this a reality. By providing a special place for our Survivors to visit and remember, Fort Gordon is creating a tangible fulfillment of the Army’s desire.

Many of the Survivors that the Army Community Service, Survivor Outreach Services office, serves our lost loved ones who were stationed somewhere other than Fort Gordon. Trav-eling to a unit memorial is not reasonable for most of these Families. The Tree of Remembrance will offer a special place to be shared by all of our Survivors.

The Tree of Remembrance will also provide a reminder to the living that we should never forget those who have given so much for their country. It is a reminder that we need to join together as Soldiers, family members and civilian workers to encourage and support our Survivors.

During the time of the year when we pause to remember the sacrifices of our fallen, plan to participate in Fort Gordon’s special memorial event.

By Suzanne Crosby

A Place ofRemembrance










Aim at the TargetThere is always a first time for everything, though I’d never have thought there’d be a first time for aiming a firearm at something and pulling the trigger. But that’s what I did.

A while back, my husband and I got into a discussion about going to a shooting range and he was all for it. Me, not so much. You see, I’ve never even seen a gun up close, let alone fired one; although I secretly harbor a mad desire to be a real-life Ziva David and work for NCIS, but that prob-ably won’t happen. Anyhow, before I give my husband the chance to totally humiliate me with his aim and accuracy, I figured I’d better do a bit of catching up. So, I decided to rent a firearm and try some target practice out at the Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex (TASC) on Carter Road, way out in the boonies of Fort Gordon.

First, yes the Range is open to the public. Second, yes you can rent everything you need from TASC. Third, we

are talking a mega-cool group of people here and I can tell you up front I had the best experience!

Upon arrival, I had a few forms to fill out, providing my personal information and rental forms that identified what it was I was renting and what was expected of me as a responsible renter. Fred Perry, the manager of the Outdoor Recreation program, coached me through everything, tell-ing me what it was I was signing and why. I was issued with a .22 caliber Ruger pistol and a .22 rifle, as well as ear plugs and ammo, and then I was directed to the range where I was met by Jennifer Peacock, my instructor for the afternoon. Jen was immediately reassuring as well as encouraging; demonstrating a wealth of knowledge and experience as she ran me through the mandatory safety briefing. Jen showed me how to handle the firearms, how to be aware of and understand the communications that would be going on around me at the range, and what to do

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if I needed help. There are always a couple of people wear-ing orange hats or vests out at the range – they are there to monitor, assist and direct – so if you need anything at all, you are instructed to get the attention of one of them. We covered so much, but it was done so well that I felt completely at ease under Jen’s supervision. I now know the difference between automatic and semi-automatic and I know how to load ammo (and, thanks to the rifle, I know that those things can jam!) Unfortunately, the day I chose was extremely windy and therefore presented a challenge when it came to long-distance targets. Jen set me up to start small – a 21 feet target distance with the Ruger. She explained how to determine which eye was dominant and, therefore, which way to stand and which hand to use to hold the firearm and which would squeeze the trigger. Turns out I’m right eye dominant so I was squeezing the trigger with my right hand and looking down the barrel through the sight with my right eye.

After I plugged my ears with the supplied foam protective plugs, I was ready. By this point I was just keen to hit the bull’s eye. I stood squarely facing the target, raised the Ruger to a comfortable height and took aim, then gently squeezed the trigger. My first shot was in the black and I was hooked! There is something deeply satisfying about hitting that target over and over again.

I tried a rifle, but it wasn’t anywhere near as much fun as the Ruger, which had very little kick to it and was easy to aim. I also tried a bunch of targets, gradually moving out to 50 feet with less success than the shorter-range target, but I put that down to the weather as opposed to the skill of the shooter! All the while, Jen was instructing me on grip and position, as well as monitoring those around me so that when we needed to all stop for another person I knew I was in safe hands. Since the wind was really whip-ping all around us, I made a promise to return and try out their skeet and trap shoots – clay disks that are projected automatically from towers – and perhaps even a sniper rifle, as in what NCIS super-boss Gibbs is trained to use. So, three guesses as to where I’m going next week…

For more information on the firearm rental and the shooting range, contact Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex at (706) 791-5078.



Within days to weeks after a concussion, there is a physiological response in the brain, reflecting

a host of ionic, metabolic, and

physical changes during the recovery

from the brain injury. As the brain stabilizes, there are adaptations. Neuro-pathways are strengthened or dampened in response to the environment, medications, behaviors, sleep schedule, and emotional experiences. Recovery can be made more difficult or slower if there are co-occurring problems with pain, sleep, or mood issues.”

As a therapy dog, my mission is the same as Madie’s. My job is to care for my Soldiers and that’s easy because it is my nature to protect and serve. I instinctively sense things that laboratory tests can’t screen and MRIs can’t detect. I don’t ask questions like doctors. I don’t need to know the birth date or social security number in order to treat a Service Member. I never question the story.

My treatment is to crawl into a Soldier’s lap, wag my tail, and offer my soggy reindeer toy to play. I am the connection to that happy memory before the wartime trauma. My prescription of care is to put my paw in the Soldier’s hand and share my dog smile. I sense the struggle. I see the pain in their eyes. I smell the fear. Most of all: I NEVER JUDGE.

So, our team is all about offering healing tools and opportunities to help promote recovery in hard working Service Members following injury. We therapy dogs accomplish this by running with our pack: our treatment team. It’s our way of working hard to take care of our Service Members who have sacrificed much in the service to our country.

Neuroscience, rehabilitation, and a wet nose, floppy ears, and a wagging tail are my prescription for the return to happiness.

V/RSgt. 1st Class Boe

Thank you to the following individuals for their invaluable assistance:

Dr. Aparna Vijayan, Speech TherapistDr. Scott Mooney, NeuropsychologistDr. Karen Leaman, PsychologistDr./Col. David Wilkie, Neurologist

Hi, my name is Sgt. 1st Class Boe. I am a Labrador Military Service K9. Yes, Sir! I am a dog, a Soldier, and a girl. I am a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007-2009. I was deployed for 18 months as a member of the Combat Stress Team to Tikrit, Iraq. I have been mobilized to Eisenhower Army Medical Center/Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic at Fort Gordon for the past two years. My Physical Therapist healing partner and I team on our mission to provide healing care for the traumatic brain injured Soldiers. We help get the Soldiers back to living a more functional life.

People ask me what therapy dogs do in the care and healing process for our wounded Soldiers. That question comes from a tall human skeptically looking down at me. Well, here goes. Listen up, because the medical science part is a little easier to understand than my K9 healing intervention part.

Science documents that we dogs have vastly keener senses in detecting illness from infections to cancers. Even more, therapy dogs can “read” traumas and deep down hurts that humans sometimes miss. Healing is not all about medicines and bandages. Therapy dogs are all about dressing the wounds deep inside that the MRI misses. My head lying on a Soldier’s leg and my wiggling tail can kick start a Soldier’s self healing.

Now I’m going to ask Madie to explain the medical teaming and physical therapy part of our mission. (Madie can talk a little fast, but stay with her.)

Madie says, “As a physical therapist, I am a member of Eisenhower’s TBI Team. Each specialist assists with the healing process during and after a traumatic event. Neuroscience promotes healing in a number of ways. Our team encourages affected Soldiers to reach out and accept support. We provide a safe environment to talk about the deployment experience.

Our team insists that our emotions make us human, not weak or broken. We know that healing takes time and rehabilitation is not a passive process. We can help Soldiers learn effective time management and how to prioritize goals to help lead a more productive life.

In general terms, therapy treatment recovery from brain injury is dependent upon a number of factors. These factors include the severity of injury, time past since injury, and the number of past events resulting in a concussion, among other factors.





Book: An Object of Beauty, a Novel, 2010Author: Steve MartinMartin compresses the wild and crazy end of the millennium and finds in this piercing novel a sardonic morality tale. Lacey Yeager is an ambitious young art dealer who uses everything at her disposal to advance in the world of the high-end art trade in New York City. After cutting her teeth at Sotheby’s, she manipulates her way up through Barton Talley’s gallery of “Very Expensive Paintings,” sleeping with patrons, and dodging and indulging in questionable deals, possible felonies, and general skeeviness until she opens her own gallery in Chelsea. Narrated by Lacey’s journalist friend, Daniel Franks, whose droll voice is a remarkable stand-in for Martin’s own; the world is ordered and knowable, blindly barreling onward until 9/11. And while Lacey and the art she peddles survive, the wealth and prestige garnered by greed do not. Martin (an art collector himself) is an astute miniaturist as he exposes the sound and fury of the rarified Manhattan art world. If Shopgirl was about the absence of purpose, this book is about the absence of a moral compass, not just in the life of an adventuress but for an entire era. -Publishers Weekly

Army Library Program, FREE Audio, eBooks and MOVIES!!Thousands of freely available Audio, e-books, and MOVIES for AKO account holders; quick and easy download right to your computer or mobile device!

Did you know your Army Library Program provides all AKO account holders with free and easy online access to thousands of books and audio books? For kids, adults, school, and leisure – that’s right, it’s free and convenient – and the title selection is immense! You can download titles right to your computer or mobile device, free of charge, anytime.

1) Login to AKO2) Select Self Service3) Select My Library

***To browse available MOVIES, Select Army Digital Media Library, then Video.

Books, movies, CDs and more are available for free check-out to Army/DOD Soldiers & Army/DOD Civiliansat Woodworth Consolidated Library 549 Rice Rd. Bldg. 33500, Ft. Gordon, GA 30905

For more information call: (706) 791-7323 or visit our website at http://gordon.army.mil/dhr/library

4) Click on Read or Listen to a Book5) Pick from any of the listed programs and enjoy!

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What an April we had! The Missoula Children’s Theatre came to town and did another amazing job with our kids. We had several returning performers and lots of new faces, eager to learn what the Missoula Directors, Tessa and Noah, were ready to teach! All our young performers need to succeed in a show is energy, discipline, focus, paying attention, following instructions, perseverance, varying levels of talent, and to have a GREAT time. This type of experience is not just about the performance. It give the young actor or actress a sense of self confidence and poise, grows their team building skills, and provides tools that will aid them in school and social development. Producing the musical King Arthur’s Quest with over 40 students grades K-12th was no easy task—but it was abso-lutely terrific. The staff and participants took the challenge and made a lasting impression on all who attended. If your young performer missed this opportunity, stay in touch. They will have another chance soon with our Summer Youth production. More information on that soon!

We also hosted the Allstar Weekend rock concert. What a band …and what an audience! It was one wild rock-fest. The crowd at Alexander Hall got to experience first -hand why this group of young Rock and Roll stars are the number one group on Disney Radio! Thanks to our friends at Army Entertainment and everyone else who made this concert possible. It was a blast for all who attended!

And thanks to all the Entertainers who enchanted our youth at the Month of the Military Child Festival event…and the parents, young performers and all who attended. It could not have happened without you.

Over at the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre this month, we have a very unique comedy, Becky’s New Car. Featuring the very talented cast of Elizabeth Walpert, Jack McElwee, Tere Luke, Nathan Dowd, Aubrey Dowd, Rick Rouch, and Kay Gross, this show promises to be something special. “Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage-with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life...and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare. Becky’s New Car is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.”

“Perhaps the highest praise that can be given to Steven Dietz’s praiseworthy new comedy is that it’s funny. Not ironic. Not hysterical in a slapsticky kind of way. Just gently and consistently funny-right up to the point that it’s touch-ing, and then even a little bit after that. Becky’s New Car takes the audience on a smart, comic…” - Variety.

Performances will be offered May 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28. The outstanding menu will feature, Ginger-Soy London Broil, Lemon Peppered Tilapia, Santé Fee Chicken, Potato Gorgonzola Gratin, Wild Rice Casserole, Roasted Vegetables Provencal, Honey Glazed Carrots, Spring Mix

Salad with Choice of Dressing and a deluxe dessert table.

There is truly no better entertainment value in town that our dinner theatre. Call (706) 793 8552 for reservations before we sell out.

Also this month auditions for our summer show, Here on the Flight Path, by Norm Foster. This play is guaranteed to make you laugh! It is a hilarious look at a would-be ladies man’s relationships with three attractive women. For John Cummings, living in a big city building on the edge of an airport, the coming and going of jet planes is simply a metaphor for the way life flies by. When you don’t grab tomorrow by the tail, you’re left on the edge of the runway, on the outskirts of life.”A comedy that rips the lid off male-female relationships. It’s a “two-hour laugh fest!”

Auditions will be held at the Dinner Theatre at 7 p.m. on May 16 and 17. Characters include, one male (35-50 years old); John Cummings, recently divorced male who is going through a mid-life crisis and wondering about his masculine prowess. And three females (25-40 years); Fay, a “lady of the night” who wants to get out of the “escort” industry; Gwen, a driving instructor who has just recently separated from her husband; and Angel, a would-be singer-actress who comes across as the stereotype “airhead”. Auditions will consist of cold readings and some improv. Perfor-mances will be offered July 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30.

We’ll have more music and theatre coming your way this summer. Keep an eye on the FYI and other MWR publicity outlets for updates.

If you would also like to be part of our Fort Gordon Entertain-ment e-mail list, or have any questions about our program, just let me know at [email protected]. In the meantime, we hope to see YOU at one of our events soon.

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May Family Find Campaign - Each year the Exceptional Family Member Program sponsors a “Family Find Campaign” scheduled this year for May 1-30. The objective of the campaign is to identify and enroll Family Members who have a chronic medical problem or special educational need and are not already enrolled. Family Finds are also done in July and August in conjunc-tion with the school screenings at Eisenhower.

An Exceptional Family Member is a Family Member (EFM) is a Family Member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education and training or counseling. The EFMP provides workshops, support groups, resource directories, information and referral, advocacy, respite care, recreational and cultural programs. Enrollment in the program is mandatory and allows assignment managers at Army personnel agencies to consider the documented medical and special educational needs of the enrolled Exceptional family member during the assignment process. The enrollment must also be updated every three years or as the condition changes. For more information about this program, please call the EFMP Manager @ (706) 791-3579/4872.

All Workshops and Job Fairs will be held at the Family Outreach Center (FOC), BLDG 33512 (Behind Woodworth Library), unless specified.

DATE: CLASS: TIME: LOCATION:

May 12 Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

May 24 Teen Resume Writing Workshop 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

May 26 Mini Job Fair 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lobby

June 14 Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

June 28 Resumix Workshop 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Training Room

July 19 Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

July 21 Resumix Workshop 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Training Room

Aug 2 Resumix Workshop 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

Aug 18 Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

Sept 6 Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

Sept 20 Resumix Workshop 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Room

Oct 4 Community Job Fair (ACS/ACAP 9.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Reserve Center

For more information, contact Ms. Patricia Martin ERP Program Support Assistant at (706) 791-0795.

Employment Readiness Program Workshops FY11

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FORT GORDON’S FULL SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE CENTER

GREAT PRICES, CLOSER TO HOME!

AUTO SERVICESBay & Storage:Lift Bay $4.00 per hr.Flat Bay $3.00 per hr.Flat Bay Storage $3.00 O/NLift Bay Storage $4.00 O/NIndoor Storage Cage $1.00 per dayFloor Space Storage (no cage) $1.00 per dayOutdoor Storage $1.50 per day

Shop Service:Bench Work $2.00 per hr.Welding $12.00 per half hr.Leak Detector (smoker) $12.00UV Dye Leak Test $15.00Motor Cycle Lift $4.00 per hr.Tire Rotation $14.50Turn Rotor/Drum $9.00 eachFuel Injection Flush (3 Stage) BG System $96.95Full Trans. Service w/ BG Synthetic $189.95Diagnostic Check $29.95Alternator Electric Chg. Sys. Ck. $14.95Battery Charge $5.952 Wheel Alignment $49.954 Wheel Alignment $69.95Oil/Filter/Lube Service $26.95 & upAC Service Ck. (no Freon) $44.95

Tire Service: Tire Change $6.95 eachTire Balance $6.95 eachTire Repair $7.95 eachTire Disposal $3.00 each

Other Services Offered:Brake Jobs, Front End Repair, Drive Shaft repair, Tune-Ups, Transmission Services, Timing Belts and Chains, Gasket Replacement, Engine Repair Etc.

RV/SELF STORAGE

HOURS OF OPERATION

Self Storage Fees:5x5 $25.00 a month5x15 $45.00 a month10x10 $50.00 a month10x15 $65.00 a month10x20 $75.00 a month

Deposit required is same as 1 month dues.

RV/POV Storage Fees: RV/trailer $25.00 a month POV $25.00 a month

RV/Self Storage Hours:Wed. - Fri. 0930 - 1900Sat. & Sun. 1000-1800

(Payments Only)

Wed. - Fri. 0900 - 1700(All Other Transactions for Storage)

Full Service Drop-Off:Mon. - Fri. 0830 - 1700

Closed Sat. & Sun.

Open Shop:(For the Do-It-Yourself Folks)

Wed. - Fri. 1130 - 2000Sat. & Sun. 1000 - 1830

Closed HolidaysClean-Up Starts One Hour Prior to Closing


Buy your MilitaryPromotional Tickets Now!

New 2011 Disney Military Salute.Call Aladdin Travel

@ (706) 771-0089 for details.

Fort Gordon’sFULL SERVICE Travel Agency

Hours of Operation:Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed on all major and government holidays.

Aladdin now sells tickets for select events at the James Brown Auditorium, Bell Auditorium and

the Convocation Center.Call for more details.

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Fort Gordon CYSS Youth Program

Mom’s Appreciation DinnerFOR MEMBERS ONLY (Fort Gordon Youth Program Mothers)

Bring your mother and join us for a delicious dinner, contests, games and a variety of activities, meet other YP Mothers and enjoy a night of entertainment by our youth.

May 6, 2011Youth Services bldg. 45410Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.*Please RSVP by May 3, 2011 (706.791.4446)

For FREE registration information call: (706) 791-4722 For program information contact: Mrs. Evelyn Guzman, (706) 791-4446

CYSS Youth Program invites you to our annual

End of School Block PartyWhen: Saturday 21 May, 2011 Where: Youth Services Bldg. 45410Time: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.Phone: (706) 791-4446 Free for all registered members

School Age Center

Start of Summer Bash –Water Play DayActivities will include a bouncy castle, slide, water play and a special summer meal.

All children must be registered SAC members!

For free registration information, contact parent central services (706) 791-4722

For additional information, please contact School Age Center @ (706) 791-7575/5127


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MAYZipline Adventure (14th)Introduction to Outdoor Recreation (21st)Deep Sea Fishing (27th-28th)

JUNEWindsurfing at Pointes West Army Resort (4th)*Ocoee Whitewater (10th-11th) Co-Sponsored by BOSS*Must be 60 Ibs or more and must be 9 or older to participate.

JULYU.S. National Whitewater Center (2nd)Nantahala Whitewater (9th-10th)Skydiving (16th) Co-Sponsored by BOSS

AUGUSTPaddle and Ride (6th)Paddle and Ride (7th)Ocoee Whitewater (12th-13th)Hang Gliding (27th)

SEPTEMBERDeep Sea Fishing (2nd-3rd)Hiking (17th)Mountain Bike Ride (18th)

OCTOBERU.S. National Whitewater Center (1st)Zipline Adventure (15th)Paddle and Ride (29th)

NOVEMBERHang Gliding (5th)Tallulah Gorge Overnight Backpacking Trip (11th-12th)

Get Outdoors Gordon (GOG) is an Outdoor Recreation program offering learning opportunities and encouragement to members of our military community to get outdoors! Kayaking, biking, whitewater rafting, snow skiing, hang gliding scuba, hiking, and zip lining are just a few exciting trips we are looking forward to this year. Our activities range from half-day trips to overnight and weekend getaways. Look at all we are planning:

Dates subject to change


Lunch Buffet Served DailyFeaturing Southern Cuisine

Monday: Chef’s Special

Tuesday: Roast Turkey and Meatloaf

Wednesday: Taco Salad: Beef or Chicken

Thursday: German Schnitzel

Friday: Hand Breaded Fish Fry

Lunch Program: Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

We provide busy professionals with lunch specials every day: a generous hot and cold buffet that consists of soup, chili, 50 + item salad bar, variety of meat, vegetable, and starch entrees, plus dessert bar with soft-serve ice cream. Also enjoy our beverage station that consists of tea, soft drinks and Starbucks coffee.

The facility hosts a number of rooms during lunch time, for all occasions, such as Hail and Farewells, Birthdays, Corporate Meetings and Conferences.Call (706) 791-6780 and make your reservations.Don’t forget about our hot and cold sandwich line! Open every day! Try our Grilled Wrapped Sandwiches.

** Get your Customer Appreciation card from the cashier and start earning stamps towards a free lunch**

CATERING:Available for catering seven days a week!Booking Hours:

Monday – Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) No appointment needed

Monday – Friday (after 5 p.m.) By appointment

Saturday & Sunday By appointment

Caterer: Janice IveyTel. (706) 791-6780 | Fax (706) 793-7414

HOLIDAY EVENTS:Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center wishes to thank all the units and businesses that held their special holiday events with us. Now is the time to book your events for the upcoming year, to ensure that you receive the special date that you wish to have. We have some new and exciting menus to further enhance your event.


Mark your calendars for these big May events:May 1: Rebecca Moon Golf Outing (12:30 p.m. shotgun start)May 6: Kids Restart Golf Outing (12:30 p.m. shotgun start)May 15: Retired Military Golf Association (7:30 a.m. shot-gun start)May 16: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing (10 a.m. shotgun start)May 26: Dentac Hackers Cup Golf Outing (11 a.m. shotgun start)

Hook a Soldier on Golf Program: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a free hour golf lesson on the driving range. PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke, and the Gordon Lakes staff are available for compli-mentary golf lessons for all Active Duty Service Members and their families. Range balls and golf clubs are provided, just show up!

Hook a Retiree on Golf Program:Our newest program “Hook a Retiree on Golf”, takes place every Wednesday morning. The program will continue until the end of September 2011. Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a free hour golf lesson on the driving range. PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke, and the Gordon Lakes staff are available for complimentary golf lessons for all Retiree Service Members and their spouses. Range balls and golf clubs are provided, just show up!

Rebecca Moon Golf Outing:Come join our annual Rebecca Moon event on May 1. 12.30 p.m. shotgun start. $50 per player - includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, lunch and great prizes! For more information and sign up, call (706) 831-0246. A great event for a great cause!

Gordon Lakes Senior Dogfight:Tuesdays and ThursdaysMust be 55, or older, to be a member, valid handicap required. For more information, visit: http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/a/larryoham12/SeniorDogFight.htm

WE WANT YOU!:Come join the elite group of members of the only 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in Augusta that is open to the public. All members receive discounts on green fees, cart fees, range balls, merchandise and tournament entries. Enjoy the latest technology with our GPS UpLink system: • Exact yardage to the pin• Hole by hole playing tips • Order food and beverages anywhere on the course. Call the golf shop for rates at (706) 791-2433.

Reservations for 2011 Golf Tournaments:There is still time to set up your 2011 golf tournament events for the summer and fall! Golf tournaments average 90 a year and Fridays and Saturdays go fast! Contact Bill Fumai or Dallas Cooke at (706) 791-2433 to set up your event today!

Facebook:Gordon Lakes Golf Club is on Facebook. Come join us on the biggest social network today! We post updates on club events, tournament information, lunch specials, les-sons, and contact information. Find us at www.facebook.comGordonLakesGolf. If you have any questions, please call the golf shop.

Golf Lessons:Now is the perfect time to get your winter woes out of your system and take some golf lessons from our PGA Instructor Dallas Cooke. Dallas is PGA certified and has been teaching the game of golf for over tens years now. Individual Lesson: ............................................................. $403 Series Lesson Package: ............................................. $1005 Series Lesson Package: ............................................. $150All lessons are 45 minutes.Sign up today! Call Dallas at (706) 831-4654

Junior Clinics:ATTENTION ALL KIDS, school is almost out for the summer! Junior golf clinics will be held June 20-23; July 18-21; and August 8-11. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.$10 per child, per dayGolf instruction includes driving, iron play, chipping, and putting. All kids will receive a certificate and prizes! Call the golf shop for more information.

Please note: • Saturdays: 8 a.m. shotgun start on all three nines• Sunday tee times begin at 7.30 a.m.• Starting times are determined by weather. Please call ahead if you have any questions. Thank you!

You can now make tee times online:[email protected]@[email protected] remember tee times are taken four days in advance.

Hours of Operation (Weather Permitting): Clubhouse & Pro Shop: Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Fri. - Sun. (to include holidays) 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.For tournament and event information, please check our Information Center in the clubhouse.

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This Month at Gordon Lanes!( Manager’s Special: Mondays, 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.

$1.00 per game, $1.00 shoe rental, $1.00 hot dogs, $1.00 french fries, & $1.00 sodas (per person). What a Great Deal!!

( Mother’s Day Special: Sunday, May 8, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bring mom bowling and she bowls FREE!

Everyone else pays only $2.00 per game and $2.00 shoe rental (per person)

( Memorial Day Xtreme Cosmic Bowling Festival!: May 30, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. $1.00 per game, $1.00 shoe

rental, $1.00 hot dogs, $1.00 french fries, & $1.00 sodas (per person)

( Summer Leagues now Forming!

( Xtreme Cosmic Bowling: Friday & Saturday nights, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

( Bowlopolis Birthday Parties: Bring your child and the cake, we will take care of everything else! Call for details

( Social Hour / Karaoke: Every Wednesday at Kegler's Bar 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.

( Wild Wednesdays: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. $1.50 per game, $1.50 shoe rental

Letter from the ManagerGet your friends together and have a bowling party!

We do all types of parites and We’ll be happy to do yours:

( Birthday Parties

( Church Groups

( Military Functions

( Family Reunions

If it’s NOT listed above we probably can do that TOO!

Groups from 10 -150. FullLineSnackBar•Bar•ProShop•ArcadeGames

24-Number BingoGreat Entertainment - Win Up to $4000WIN! WIN! WIN!

Kegler’s CaféGreat Food at a Fair Price!

Proven fact:We have the best burger on Fort Gordon.

Kegler’s BarGreatatmosphere•friendlystaff•Yourfavoritebeverages!Now Open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nightsIf you haven’t been in Kegler’s Bar in a while,It’s time to come in with friends and unwind.

Hours of Operation:Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.Friday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Hilltop Riding Stable wants YOU to experience its stunning trails – miles of wooded trails ranging in difficulty, suitable for all abilities.

Ride times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All rides are one hour in length. (Sunday 2 p.m. trail ride is two hours in length)

Summer Horse Youth Camp: Now accepting registration ages 7-13. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Space is limited, call now!Sponsored $200.00 Unsponsored is $225.00 (Full week reservations only)

Family Fun Day: May 21, 1:30 and 3:00 rides. Child pays full price, parent pay half price. Good for trail rides only. Ages 7 and up.

Fantastic meeting rooms available to rent for your next office meeting or team building exercise!

• Trail day use for privately owned horses $10.00 per day, call for more information

• Spring /summer hours of operation: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday-Saturday

• Hilltop Riding Stable will be closed for all riding May 6 – 8 in support of Spring Fest. Come see us on Barton Field!

• No reservations needed for open riding on weekends. First come, first served. See our web site for riding times. Week day pony rentals and guided trail rides @11:00 are with 24 hour reservations. All riders must arrive 40 minutes before ride time for sign in.

• Make your reservations for overnight boarding.

Hilltop Riding Stable is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.Saturday and Sunday are first come, first served.

100% ID check with all Equine activitiesClosed shoes are required

for all equine activity (no exception).

Recreational ShootingTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14Pistol and Rifle Range Hours:Saturdays May 14, 21 & 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays & Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. $9 per person, $4 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16.

Sporting Clays Course- 10 stationsTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14Hours of Operation:Wednesdays & Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sundays: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Rates: 50 rounds $20.00, $12.00 for FGSC members and Active Duty; 100 rounds $40.00, $24.00 for FGSC members and Active Duty.

Fishing TournamentsMay 15: Bass Tournament @ Butler Reservoir May 29: Bass Tournament @ Any Fort Gordon Lake open for fishingHours: Daylight-NoonOpen to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a FG fishing license guest permit (available at registration). $20.00 per person, $10.00 FGSC members with a $5.00 Big Fish Pot, $100.00 awarded to first place; $50.00 to second place.

2-Man Team Skeet TournamentTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14May 21 - June 21Shoot regular range days total of 10 rounds for scoring. All rounds are $4.00 each. Pre-Registration recommended. Call David for more information at (706) 791-5078.

Voted by readers of Columbia County Magazine as the best

local place to ride!

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THE GREEN CORNERDid you know that the hot water heater in your home is your third largest home energy expense? Did you also know that the water heater comes from the factory set on its maximum setting?

Adjusting the thermostat on the water heater to 120*F will provide comfortable hot water and save energy and money. Remember every little bit helps.

Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mr. Paul Henri, Manager706-831-3409 (cell)

Summer is Coming!

Have a break at Pointes West Army Resort. Come enjoy our stunning log cabins, sandy beaches and family-

friendly amenities!

We also offer picnic sites, hiking trails, camping grounds, playgrounds, boating, fishing and more.

The perfect location for unit activities, special events and weddings: ask us about our new conference center.

Join us for Beach Blast(See our ad on page 1)

SEASONAL HOURS/RESERVATIONS: (706) 541-1057

Pointes West is proud to announceits latest additions: 111-spot Marina and

Conference Center! Call for more information!


Bus Schedules Operate 7 Days/WeekDaily Services to Hartsfield Atlanta Airport and Daily Connecting Serivce with Greyhound Lines for all Points in Continental US.

- Every Day Discounts -May be purchased day of travel10%MilitaryDiscount•$198.00Military Max Fare(Passenger riding must have Military ID asActive Duty - Retired - Spouse - Dependent)

Online Purchase Available at:

www.Greyhound.com(Online Ticket Purchases must be picked up at Fort Gordon Bus Station during Regular Business Hours)

Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Closed weekends and all major holidays

Offering Reasonably priced services to patrons with a valid ID card and enrollment in DEERs.

Service include:Preventativehealthcare•VaccinationsHeartwormTesting•Micro-chippingTravel Guidance and Health CertificatesSickCallExams•X-ray•Bloodwork•Ultrasound

All pets residing on Fort Gordon must be registered at the Vet Clinic, be micro-chipped and up to date on vaccines. Please call for an appointment.

Are you PCSing? Make sure your pet is ready to go with you! Call the Vet Clinic as soon as you know your PCS location.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Library ClassesFREE training Sessions will include demonstrations, question and answer periods, handouts for ready reference, and if desired, some one-on-one training. 30-minute sessions will be offered for quick learning. Extended periods can be arranged. Class size is limited to 12 people.

First Come, First Served! Come in or call to sign up at the circulation or reference desk 706-791-2449

• Woodworth Library Catalog (GLIS) Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs, and more. May 2, 11 & 24

• Army Audio eBooks Learn how to access and view electronic books and download audio-books May 3, 12 & 23

• History Reference Online Discover the many features in this database of American and World History. May 2, 15 & 23

• MilitaryOneSource AND MyArmyOneSource Learn what library resources can be accessed through these web portals and how you can have access. May 5 & 19 EBSCO Find full-text information in magazines, journals, and scholarly publications. May 9 & 17

• Heritagequest Online An essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s May 10, 16 & 31

Class Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (except where noted)

Books for Buccaneers: a young pirate book club May 3, 1 p.m.

Aaargh... attention all ye mates and matrons, the Woodworth Consolidated Library presents the first ever Young Pirate Book Club! Parents come read your favorite pirate treasures and let the lads and lasses play buccaneer. Books for Buccaneers meet at 1:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month.

And remember, Dead Men Tell No Tales, but YOU can!

POC: Jeffery A. Gluff - [email protected] (706) 791-2449

The Parent/Child Princess Book Club May 24, 1 p.m.

Read original fairy tales and fables; then compare them to the modern versions. Discuss the stories with the other parents while your kids dress up and play together.

• Club meets in the children’s room at Woodworth Consolidated Library

• Sign up at the Reference Desk!

• Children of all ages welcome.

• Contact the library at (706) 791-2449 for story selection.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week!May 9-12, 2011

ACTIVITIES

Monday, May 9 (Kickoff!)Come in for balloons and other goodies! (While supplies last)

Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar for a special prize!

Tuesday, May 10 @ 11 a.m. Special story time: children dress up like their favorite book character!

Wednesday, May 11 @ 11 a.m. Special Story Time kite day! Every child at story time gets a kite!

Thursday, May 12 @ 11 a.m. Bingo Day!Children of all ages and adults will play Bingo for prizes!



NEED TO KNOW DIRECTORY

MISCELL ANEOUS

FAMILY SERVICES

SPORTS & FITNESS

RECREATION & LEISURE

DINING & CLUBS

Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation (DFMWR)Room 382, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. ......................706-791-4140

FYI Advertising SalesRoom 337, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. ...................... 706-791-3912

FYI Editorial ...................................................................................706-791-6234

FYI Creative Director ..................................................................706-791-3218

Marketing Assistant ....................................................................706-791-6779

Webmaster ...................................................................................706-791-2925

Bogey’s Grill at Gordon Lakes Golf ClubBuilding 537, Range Rd. .............................................................706-791-2433

Chef Redd’s CaféBldg 29808, Chamberlain Avenue ......................706-267-4700/394-2797

Domino’sBuilding 25722, B Street ........................................................... 706-863-6211

Gordon’s Conference & Catering CenterBuilding 18402, 19th St. ..........706-793-7636/0220 706-791-6780/2205

Gordon Lanes Snack BarBuilding 33200, 3rd Ave. ...........................................................706-771-6907

Huddle House267 Avenue of the States ..........................................................706-798-3722

Java CaféLocated in the Gordon Fitness Center ...................................706-791-2369

Java ExpressBldg. MRW-023, Chamberlain Ave. ........................................ 706-787-3803

Me Me’s & Bo Bo’sBuilding 36000, 3rd Ave (At the Bus Station) .......................706-792-9774

Slingers Express at Darling HallBuilding 33720, Chamberlain Ave. .............................706-790-5505/5504

Teresa’s at The CourtyardBuilding 36708, Brainard Ave. .................................................. 706-910-1044

Army Community ServiceDarling Hall, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. ..................706-791-3579

Army Volunteer CorpsRoom 169, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. ......................706-791-3880

Child Development CenterBuilding 44401, 44th St. ................................................... 706-791-2701/6761

CYSS / Central RegistrationBuilding 28320, Lane Ave. ......................................................791-4455/4722

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

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

CYSS School-Age Services & Middle School/Teen ProgramsBuilding 45410, 46th St. ..................................................706-791-7575/6500

CYSS Sports46th St., Building 45410 ..............................................................706-791-5104

CommissaryBuilding 37200, 3rd Ave. By-Pass ............................................. 706-791-3718

Fort Gordon Bus CompanyBuilding 36200, 36th St. ...........................................................706-793-0026

ADMINISTR ATION

For a complete list of DFMWR key personnel, visit www.fortgordon.com/staff.php

Fort Gordon Federal Credit UnionBuilding 36305 Avenue of the States ......................................706-793-0012

Fort Gordon LodgingBuilding 250, Chamberlain Ave. ............................................... 706-791-3676

MP Station ..........................................................................706-791-4380/4537

NAF Civilian Personnel Office ...................................................706-791-6382

Post Information ............................................................................706-791-0110

PXBuilding 38200 ...............................................................................706-793-7171

Recycling CenterBuilding 997, Chamberlain Ave. ................................................. 706-791-7881

Veterinary ServicesBuilding 500, Range Rd. ...................................................706-787-7375/3815

Aladdin Travel – Leisure TravelBuilding 36200, 36th St. ...........................................................706-771-0089

Alternate Escape Lounge/IET CenterBuilding 25722 ..............................................................................706-791-0785

Bingo PalaceBuilding 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St. ...................706-793-0003

BOSS HeadquartersBuilding 28320, Lane Ave. ........................................................706-791-3025

Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official TravelRoom 117, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. .....................706-798-0990

Courtyard Outdoor PoolRing Hall, Building 36710, Brainard Ave. ................................706-791-3550

Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation ProgramBuilding 00445, Carter Rd. ......................................................706-791-5078

Gordon’s Car Care & Auto Care Center / Mini-Storage WarehousesBuilding 29300, 30th St. ............................................................706-791-2390

Hilltop Riding StableBuilding 509, N. Range Rd. ...................................................... 706-791-4864

Indoor Swimming PoolBuilding 21608, Brainard Ave. ..................................................706-791-3034

Pointes West Army Resort at Lake ThurmondP.O. Box 67, Appling, GA 30802 .................................................706-541-1057

Signal MuseumSignal Towers, Building 29808, Chamberlain Ave. ..............706-791-3856

The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre and Music ProgramBuilding 32100, 3rd Ave. ...........................................................706-793-8552

Woodworth LibraryBuilding 33500, Rice Rd. ........................................................... 706-791-7323

Gordon Fitness CenterBuilding 29607, Barnes Ave. ....................................................706-791-2369

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

Gordon Lanes Bowling CenterBuilding 33200, 3rd Ave. ...........................................................706-791-3446

Gym #3Building 25510, Brainard Ave. ..................................................706-791-2864

Gym #5Building 25713, 27th St. ............................................................. 706-791-7370

Gym #6 – Fitness CenterBuilding 21713, 21st St. ...............................................................706-791-6872

Sports, Fitness and AquaticsBuilding 29719 ...............................................................................706-791-1142


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