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Vol. 72, No. 16 April 19, 2012

Battalion Choir Makes Splash at Luncheon

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Chaplain’s Corner ..........................Page 2News Briefs .....................................Page 4Off Duty in the Community ..........Page 7Civilian Spotlight ..........................Page 12ACS Discovery ..............................Page 18Calendar of Events ................Pages 25-28

AgainstAll OddsJourney ofRecovery Includes 50-Mile FeatSee Pages 16-17

Sesame Street Tour to Visit Fort Lee May 12

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VFW Post Increases Support to 54th QM Co.

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PRO DEO ET PATRIAChaplain’s Corner

by Chaplain (Capt.) Keith Andrews266th Quartermaster Battalion

We know the picture. The one of leaders and Soldiers building camaraderie at a “Right Arm Night.” Or, at the unit Christmas party. Or, the battalion dining out. All of these recreational acts are designed to build a connection between leaders, Families and Soldiers.

So why can’t we do that in marriage?I am surprised many times when

couples do nothing to improve the recreational side of their marriage. It seems as if once the wedding is over

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Brittany Smith, right, and Glenda Frazier navigate the trail at the Bull Run Run at Clifton Saturday. The run was a 50-mile course with several spots of rough terrain. See Pages 16 and 17 for story and photos.

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that allow customers to provide simplified feedback using a set of standardized questions and “radio buttons,” or a detailed information area for “Comments and Recommendations for Improvement.” All comments submitted are read by decision-makers for the specific service for which the comment was submitted. Contact information is not required for comment submission, and anonymous comments are handled as if they had requested a response. Customers can also

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If you are having a dry spell in your marriage, maybe you need to start networking with your spouse. If you need some ideas, contact your unit chaplain.

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KAHC Celebrates 50th Anniversary in StyleKenner Army Health Clinic marked the 50th anniversary of its facility Monday with an open house that featured displays by each de-partment and its health care partners. At left, Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, Quartermaster General, samples an apple offered to her by Sgt. Patrick Butler of the Active Duty Clinic staff. Below, the Environmental Health Department’s Spc. Jason Files shows off a model of the timber rattlesnake, a viper that Virginia residents need to be aware of. About 1,000 people visited Kenner during the two-hour open house.

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The 262nd Quartermaster Battalion choir really got into the spirit of things dur-ing its first performance at the Battalion Prayer Luncheon April 10.

The battalion choir – thought to be a first on Fort Lee – consists mostly of ad-vanced individual training students who volunteered to be part of the group, said Lt. Col. Ronald Childress Jr., 262nd QM Bn. commander.

“After our first prayer luncheon, I no-ticed that we had some very talented AIT Soldiers who could sing and dance, and realized we don’t have anything struc-tured that would showcase their talents,” said Childress. “So I asked our chaplain – Chaplain (Capt.) Oyedeji Idowu – to look

at starting a battalion choir.”Sgt. 1st Class Alveta Jackson, 262nd

QM Bn. S-1 NCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. Ariesa Griffin, a water treatment instruc-tor for Romeo Company, helped prepare the students for their first show. Jackson served as the choir director and Griffin helped teach the songs to the students.

Jackson said the students really enjoyed the choir.

“They had a blast and so many have ap-proached me about continuing to partici-pate,” she said. “They are smiling and happy; the change of pace is really good for them.”

“I am humbled and proud to be a part of something that is uplifting and will continue to bear lasting fruit,” she con-tinued. “For some of them, the memories

Battalion Choir Lifts Spirit at Prayer Luncheon

Staff Sgt. Ariesa Griffin leads the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion choir in singing “The Best is Yet to Come” during the battalion’s prayer lun-cheon April 10 at the headquarters building.

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SEE CHOIR, PAGE 19


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by T. Anthony BellSenior Writer/Special Projects

Pvts. Keona and Kenisha Dillon exhibit all of the characteristics of identical twins: they look alike, think similar thoughts and respond to questions in unison.

And if you let either one of them tell it, they are in-separable.

“We’re really, really close,” said Kenisha. “She’s like my best friend, actually. If she died, I don’t know what I’d do. I really don’t.”

The 18-year-olds are advanced individual train-ing Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade. Also college students who currently share an apartment in Tampa, Fla., the two are natives of small-town Brookhaven, Miss., where they enjoyed a certain level of notoriety.

“It was like we were little celebrities, I guess,” said Kenisha. “Anywhere we would go, it was like attention, attention, attention.”

As grown women, the twins said they still receive a lot of attention “because people seem to be amazed by twins,” said Keona. Sometimes the interest gets a little old.

“People will see that we look exactly alike, but they always ask one dumb question,” said Keona. “‘Are you twins?’’’ they replied in unison. “I’d be like, ‘No, we just look alike,’” added Keona in a sarcastic tone.

And they do. Medium in figure and roughly the same height and weight, the twins’ facial features are very similar. Only dif-ferent hairstyles and hair colors distinguish them.

From a behavioral standpoint, they exhibit the same man-nerisms, seem to be talkative and sociable, and both are quick to flash smiles reminiscent of a top fashion model, but they are dissimilar as well, said Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Kelly, their pla-toon sergeant.

“One is very quiet and soft-spoken and doesn’t want to draw attention,” he said. “The other one is very boisterous.”

That would be Kenisha, who is a theater major like her sister

Twins Contemplate Life Together, Apart

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Pvts. Kenisha and Keona Dillonand has no shortage of self-esteem.

“I can sum up all that I am in one word,” she said: “‘Awesome,’ with a capital A.”

The differences in personality provide balance to the rela-tionship but like many with strong emotional attachments to one another, there are clashes, disagreements and disharmony. Kenisha provided a little context to their loving but sometimes contentious relationship.

“When you’re a twin, your relationship is weird, because she’s somebody you can’t live with or without,” she said. “Sometimes we’re around each other too much and it’ll be like, ‘Man, you know what? You’re getting on my nerves.’”

Kenisha added that no matter how many nerves are dis-turbed, the tension never lasts for long.

“Sometimes we literally argue every day, but we’ll be back to friends in the next 10 seconds,” she said.

The Dillons joined the National Guard last year, underwent basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and are now in the fifth week of the nine-week automated logistics specialist course. They are in the same class, and that’s a measure of comfort to

them, considering they were separated for the first time during basic training.

“When we were split up, it had to be the worst two months of my life,” said Kenisha. “I was like, ‘This is ridiculous.’ I only got to see her every Sunday (for cha-pel services).”

The two were assigned to different companies locat-ed next to each other. That might as well have been the next solar system, said Keona, who felt the effects of the separation more so than her sister.

“I was overwhelmed with the whole process,” she said. “I was like, ‘Oh my God, this (the Army) is not for me!’ I prayed, ‘Lord, please just let me see my sister.’”

The separation brought to light not only issues of adulthood and independence but the prospect of being apart. The two are in different ARNG units so there is the possibility of separate deployments. On top of that, Keona is engaged. Kenisha indicated that she’s given the separation issue some thought but conscientiously not enough to grasp what can and may happen.

“I just know I don’t want to be without her,” she said.Keona’s engagement has moved her further along in the

contemplation stage. She seems to be more realistic but insists nothing will alter what she shares with her sister.

“Eventually, I’m going to move out and move in with my fiancé/future husband,” she said. “There won’t be any more of us staying together in the apartment, being room-mates, but it’ll still be the same. I’m going to call. We’ll still go out and have fun. My husband/fiancé is not going to change the relationship between my sister and me.”

Despite what the future may bring, Keona said their ex-periences in the Army have prepared her for the road ahead.

“I’ve gotten through the tough part, and that was basic (training),” she said. “Everything else is easy.”

It seems so. Kelly said the sisters are model Soldiers.“They’re never late, they’re good in school; everything we’ve

asked them to do, they’ve gone above and beyond,” he said.The Dillons attend Hillsborough Community College

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Registration begins at 8 a.m. Riders are asked to show up with a full tank of gas and all safety gear required for mo-torcycle drivers in Virginia. The requested donation for reg-istration is $20 per bike and proceeds will go to the Special Olympics program.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2239 officially adopted the 54th Quartermaster Company Monday as part of the national VFW Adopt-a-Unit program.

While the two organizations have worked together in the past, this new agreement allows more opportunities for the units to receive funds for various ac-tivities, such as welcome home picnics and company events, said Tom Ferguson, VFW Post No. 2239 commander.

“This partnership leads to a lot of dif-ferent opportunities for the unit to get funds for company events,” he said. “It also opens up the opportunity for the young Soldiers to learn about the VFW and what it has to offer.”

First Lt. Malwante Stewart, commander of the 54th QM Co. – which falls under the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 49th QM Group – said it was a nat-ural fit to put these two organizations together.

“We’ve already had the connection between the VFW and the company,” Stewart said. “The VFW has sponsored us for the last few years any time when we were looking for places to hold our holiday meetings or any other spe-cial event – and they have opened their arms up freely.”

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Fort Lee – not just when they return from a deployment – is important to the veterans’ organization.

“The 54th QM Co. is constantly being deployed and they have one of the toughest jobs in the military,” said Ferguson. “We want to be able to provide them not only a place for events, but comradeship and opportunities to have someone to talk to. Often, it’s hard to talk to a loved one or friends who aren’t in the military about what you see in combat. At the VFW, you can meet others who have experienced combat and understand.”

One of Stewart’s goals for his company is to give back to the community – especially to the veterans nearby – and he said he feels this program will allow his Soldiers to be able to help local veterans.

“It’s great for the young Soldiers to actually come in and spend time with veterans because they don’t under-stand the sacrifices these veterans have already endured just to make it possible for us to be here today,” he said.

Tom Ferguson, VFW Post No. 2239 commander, and Art Snider chat with members of the 54th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM Group, Monday at the 54th QM Co. motor pool.

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The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has un-veiled a new pricing strategy for all children’s clothing. The strategy consists of five price points: $5, $10, two for $15, $15 and $20.

“From shirts to sleepwear, we are dedicated to helping growing families,” said the Fort Lee Exchange’s General Manager Audrey Alston. “The price points are clearly marked in the stores, making it easy for parents to outfit their kids without busting the budget.”

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The following steps can help you and your Family avoid getting insect bites while outdoors during the spring and summer:

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e aware. efore sitting down, check to see if there are bees, spiders or other insects around.

rink only from clear cups. Each year, thousands of people are stung on their lips or in their mouths and throats from bees and other stinging insects who found their way into a beverage. rinking out of clear glasses or cups will make it easier to check for insects.

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Earning the elite title of “ultra-runner” is no easy feat. Few athletes have the stamina to complete jogging journeys that far exceed the already grueling 26.2-mile marathon. It de-mands a lot of training and unshakable determination as well, and those who make it tend to be fanatical about their love affair with long-distance running.

Two Fort Lee Army spouses joined the ultra-runner ranks Saturday when they completed the 20th Annual Bull Run race in nearby Clifton. Glenda Frazier, spouse of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Cortez Frazier, and Brittany Smith, spouse of Staff Sgt. Daniel Smith, completed the 50-mile trek and raised their running game one notch higher.

Both Army spouses also run on Fort Lee’s Army 10-Miler Team. Its coach – Larry Toler, deputy to the Quartermaster

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School commandant – played a part in bringing the two to-gether for their first ultra run.

Frazier and Smith were clearly meant to be running part-ners; both have overcome serious health issues that still im-pact them today.

In May 2008, Frazier, a non-smoker and marathon run-ner, was diagnosed with lung cancer. After her surgery, her physician told her she would never be able to run the way she used to.

“I was like ‘whatever you say …’ and later that year, I ran a marathon,” she said. “I’ve been running with the Fort Lee team for two years, and I’m now achieving numbers – or close to it – that I accomplished before my surgery.”

Frazier admitted that the road to recovery hasn’t been as simple as it sounds.

“It affected my breathing,” she said. “When I run, I notice it’s a little heavier. Sometimes when I need to drink water, it takes a few more deep breaths to keep my pace. I’m just grateful I can still run.”

When Frazier joined the 10-miler team, Toler said he was aware of her situation as a lung cancer survivor, and summed up her first year of running with one word … “Tough.”

“She had trouble regulating her breathing and just could not keep up with the group back then,” he recalled. “But she had fire; there were others with more talent, but no one with more grit. She never gave up.

“The second year, we spent a lot of time working on what it took to improve her breathing techniques,” Toler continued. “Through hard work and training her body has re-adapted to the rigors of running. I continue to be awed by Glenda’s accomplishments – she has developed physical strength, endurance and even leadership skills while working with the 10-Miler Team. When she completed the 50-miler, it established her credentials as not only a true survivor, but someone who has faced her challenge directly and found a way to not only live with it, but also overcome it.”

As for Smith, she said she has continuing cardiac issues.“I’m pushing the envelope a little with what I’m doing,

but I really love running,” she said. “I really love distance running. I don’t know, I didn’t drop dead from the 50, so I guess I can go further.”

Toler became aware of her cardiac issues when she couldn’t complete a workout with the team and he had to pull her away from the group. She was later cleared by a cardiologist to return.

“As a cardiac risk myself, I kept a close eye on Brittany

during all the workouts – and closely monitored her food in-take and hydration – I knew they had to improve for her to compete at any level, let alone a marathon and then a 50-mil-er,” he said. “The key was to make her more aware of her body, know what food and drink worked for her, and then to build her confidence to the right level.”

And so, even with the medical conditions, both women continued to run and dream about completing an ultra race one day.

“I’ve always wanted to try a 50-miler,” said Frazier. “Even before I had lung cancer, I wanted to do it. So, I decided if I found someone to do it with, I would do it.”

Then, on one Saturday run with the team, Smith casually mentioned to Frazier that she planned to enter the lottery for the Bull Run Run, as only 350 are selected to participate in the race.

“She went home and entered,” said Smith. “There were

Glenda Frazier, left, and Brittany Smith, navigatover rocks at the Bull Run Run at Clifton Saturd

Smith and Frazier ran the 50-mile trail next to or within eyesight of the other.

670 people who entered the lottery and only 350 who get spots. We both got spots and figured it was fate.”

“We just went with it,” continued Frazier. “It was that simple. Once you start running long distance, it becomes an adrenalin thing. How much further can’t go … what can I do.”

Smith volunteered at the race last year, and she said she’s wanted to participate for more than two years.

“I just ran my first half-marathon with the group that runs the race,” said Smith, who began running in 2008 to get into shape. “It seemed so unattainable to reach the 50, and I was so in awe of the people who were doing it. Until I started run-ning with the team, I never had a base to work to get there.

“I told Mr. Toler last year that I wanted to run this race,” she said. “I don’t think he believed me.”

And Toler said he didn’t. “When she first came to me, I didn’t give her much credit

for ability or toughness, and I was wrong on both counts,” he said. “As Brittany and I worked together on the Army 10-Miler Team I started to notice her commitment to the workouts, and while she lagged behind most – she didn’t give up. It didn’t take long before she didn’t lag behind.”

The 50 miles of the Bull Run Run is a difficult trail. It’s not just a flat run – it’s climbing up a mountain, over rocks, roots and bridges – which made the race tougher for the two to complete, especially since they had trained to run side-by-side.

“This hellacious terrain – that neither of us was prepared for – was climbing mountains. Climbing mountains and then going back down mountains,” Frazier said. “So our plan went out the window.”

The two said they took turns in the lead on the single track for 6-7 miles each. For the last five miles, Frazier’s husband joined them and saw the terrain for himself.

“I’m glad he got to see the terrain because nobody would believe you,” said Smith. “Going into the aid stations, the trail widens up and it looks nice and smooth. From the vol-unteer perspective, you never really see what the whole trail is like. When her husband came out and saw the trail, it was like ‘thank God, someone else saw this trail’ so we’re not being wimps.”

Having to pause and think about the obstacles made the race just that much tougher, said Smith.

“You’re already kind of gone mentally when you are run-ning that far,” she said. “To have to stop and do something that requires your attention, it brings you back. You’re like ‘Oh, my gosh, I can barely move my legs, and I have to navi-gate this terrain.’”

The two finished in 11 hours and 50 minutes, and have already started looking for the next race. Both said they look forward to doing even longer races, such as a 100-miler.

“My husband said, ‘I can’t believe you’re already looking for another race’ because that’s what I was doing the next night,” Frazier said. “Legs hurt, I got a bad brush burn from my camel pack, but I’m looking for another race. Before the race, I thought that I would either hate the 50-miler, or I would want to do another one.”

Frazier started running in competitions after watch-ing some of her husband’s Soldiers run in one in 2004 and thought she could do that.

“You can’t just run; you have to run a race,” she said. “Get into a local 5K – whether you walk it or run it – just get into it. There’s something different about a race than just going out your front door and running. It’s totally different. Just run a race and you’ll get hooked.”

te the trail by climbing day. The run was a 50-

mile course with several spots of rough terrain. The two women are Army spouses and also compete on the Fort Lee Army 10-Miler Team.

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Frazier and Smith said the terrain was difficult and had rocks and roots on most of the trail.


A number of courses for Soldiers and their Family members are available through Army Community Service. The office is located at 1231 Mahone Ave.

For details about the wide variety of offerings, call (803) 734-6388 or visit www.leemwr.com and clicking on Army Community Service under “Useful Links.”

Relocation ReadinessArmy Community Service offers four

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noon at the Soldier Support Center on May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19.

ACS DISCOVERY

An ongoing partnership between the Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program and the Better Business Bureau means increased opportunities for con-sumer education and advocacy for service members and their Families.

The team-effort is called “The Military Line.” It makes the BBB’s resources more accessible to military commu-nity members who are often the target of unscrupulous and predatory business practices.

“At our installation, same day lenders set-up shop just outside the gate to lure troops and Families with the idea of getting fast cash,” said Patsy Piggott, the Fort Lee FRP manager. “Many of our troops think, ‘This is too easy. I can (get a quick loan) and have it paid in full by the next pay period.’”

What they often fail to realize is that those loans have extremely high interest rates. If the service member is already struggling to make ends meet when he or she is suddenly slapped with those big, long-term payments, it often results in financial devastation. “Furthermore, when Soldiers makes poor fi-nancial choices, the cost of those decisions can undermine military readiness, security clearances and national secu-rity,” Piggott noted. “The impact of poor financial deci-sions is so powerful; it can take years to recover.”

Piggott said she has seen plenty of predatory lending examples where interest rate repayments had “extended into the thousands of dollars.” According to the Center for Responsible Lending – a non-profit national organiza-tion – only two percent of consumers are able to satisfy payday loan debts before they’re slapped with addition-

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al charges that can range as high as 250 percent of the amount borrowed.

“This is why it’s so important to get The Military Line information out to our service members and Families,” Piggott said. “The core objective of the program is to teach troops the techniques that will help them avoid be-coming a victim of scams. Our focus is on education and prevention at all levels of the military. We know that the lack of financial literacy can become a serious issue, as well as an unnecessary burden and distraction to Soldiers and Families.”

There are no rank or age restrictions when it comes to making a financial mistake, Piggott also noted. ACS and the BBB are very much aware of the situation and are con-tinuously asking the military community to “help us, help you and your Family” through education and awareness.

The five components of the Military Line program are as follows:Education

The FRP and the local BBB offices teach financial readiness classes to service members and their Families

around military installations.Outreach

The FRP and the BBB attend and support community fairs, conferences and other events, speaking with and educating Soldiers on consumer rights and advocacy.Information

The FRP and the BBB provide articles, links and con-sumer alerts on agency websites and Facebook pages spe-cifically targeted toward the military community.Data Collection

The BBB analyzes data to help identify the threats and needs of our military community in the marketplace.

Complaint and Dispute ResolutionVisit ACS if you need assistance with filing a complaint with the BBB – it can help military consumers resolve dis-putes and alerts us to issues affecting the military community at large.

“Financial readiness is critical to mission readiness,” Piggott said. “That is

why the BBB is so important to our partnership because, together, we will make it happen one training at a time. That’s our commitment to our military mem-bers.”

For more information on The Military Line, call ACS at (804) 734-6388 or contact the BBB at (804) 648-0030 to request training or to get yourself better informed on your rights as a consumer. Additional information about upcoming financial classes also can be found at www.leemwr.com/Comm/ACS/com_acs_acs.htm.

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The other classes are 10 a.m. to noon at the ACS building. Hearts Apart will meet May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7.

Immigration and Citizenship will meet April 24, May 28, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25.

Sponsorship will meet April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25.

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

Immigration ServicesMilitary Families seeking guidance

for the citizenship process may meet with the Army Community Service im-migration liaison the first Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. ACS is in build-

ing 9023 on Mahone Avenue across from Burger King.

They may also call (804) 734-7589 for an appointment.

Resilience TrainingArmy Community Service has slated

Master Resilience Training sessions to help Family members take a productive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle. Reservations are required for the sessions at the Soldier Support Center, Room 109.

Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 1, May 3; Module 2 July 18; Module 3, May 30 or July 31; and Module 4, April 23,

June 20 or Aug. 22.For details, call (804) 734-7636.

Newcomers’ BriefArmy Community Service conducts

an installation wide newcomers’ brief every Monday, 2 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, Room 125. Spouses and civilians new to Fort Lee are welcome to attend to discover the resources, pro-grams and services available to them.

Some of the participating agencies in-clude Child, Youth and School Services, the Environmental Management Office, housing, the Education Center, ACS and the military family life consultant.

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Find the place names in the puzzle that are associated with Historic Garden Week in Virginia, April 21-28. Historic homes and gardens are open to visitors across the state. Tickets are required and some sites sell lunch or tea. Visit www.vagardenweek.org for details. Local tourism offices usually have guidebooks available. The words and phrases in the puzzle are forward, backward, vertical, horizontal and diagonal.

Albemarle CountyBerkeley Plantation (Charles City)Brandon Plantation (Prince George)Centre Hill Mansion (Petersburg)Destiny Inn (Petersburg)Dodson’s Tavern (Petersburg)Eastern ShoreGloucesterHarrisonburgHistoric Ashland

Lake GastonLexingtonMarie Bowen Gardens (Petersburg)MartinsvilleMathews CountyMerchants Hope Church (Prince George)MiddleburgNorfolkNorthern NeckOlde Town PortsmouthOld Town AlexandriaOrange CountyRichmondRoanokeShirley Plantation (Charles City)StauntonThe Worker’s Cottage (Petersburg)UppervilleVirginia BeachWeston Plantation (Hopewell)Williamsburg

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Three Fort Lee police officers stand ready to run the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K in Richmond on March 31. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637, the officers dubbed themselves Team Napper, to honor the late retired Gunnery Sgt. Ronald Napper who had served with the post police. Running on Team Napper were Dennis Mull, Kevin Gareau and Keith Miller. Another Provost Marshal Office team also ran the popular race. Its members were Tasheka Davison, Stanley Liss, Jennifer Warshawsky, Mysha Goins and Robert Tamez.

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The Army Logistics University “Count the Bucket” team celebrates a first-place win following the 2012 Intramural Basketball Championship April 9 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The ALU team defeated Bravo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, 32-31, in the final round of com-petition.

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Spc. Kenneth Bryant shows Pfc. Robert Tally one of the steps to setting the frequency of a ra-dio system during training April 5 at McLaney Drop Zone. Both Soldiers are assigned to the 16th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th QM Group, which was conducting its weekly Sergeants Time Training.

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About 50 Soldiers from the 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, were among the several hundred participants who took part in the Virginia Veterans Memorial Run-Walk to Remember 5k Saturday in Richmond. Privates First Class Jasmine Garcia and Annessa Pritchard were the top two female runners of the race. Pvt. David Hurtado placed third in the men’s category. In addition to runners, the “Providers Battalion” supported the event with 10 volunteer Soldiers who served as traffic safety guards and water station helpers. According to the event organizers, the 5k race was meant to serve as a tribute to the sacrifices of those who have served and are serving in the U.S. military.

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The proliferation and popularity of apps on mobile phones continue to grow at an incredible rate. And, according to a recent Exchange poll, military members with their mobile lifestyle have a higher propensity to use these tools. As a result, their need for the latest in mobile technology is even greater.

To meet military consumers’ evolving communications needs, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service offers great pricing on the latest mobile phone models through its Exchange Mobile Center. The kiosk features the hottest phones from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon as well as prepaid options from Boost and a variety of service plans and great accessories, all at competi-tive prices

In mid-April, many of the latest mobile phones will go on sale with the Fort Lee Exchange’s first Semi-Annual Wireless Sale. The inaugural sale began April 13 with two days of “Door Buster Deals” and runs through April 26.

Shoppers can also enter to win a

55” Samsung Flat-screen HDTV, $500 Exchange gift card, XBOX 360 KinectTM bundle or one of dozens of other prizes to be given away. No purchase is necessary to win.

Representatives from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will be available to demon-strate phones and answer questions.

“There’s no better time to shop and save for that hot new smart phone you’ve been wanting,” said the Exchange’s General Manager Audrey Alston. “The kiosk at the Fort Lee Exchange is the place to go to find the latest handsets, coolest accessories or just to ask that wireless question no one else can answer.”

With a selection of phones from three major cellular service providers, shop-pers can see and compare a variety of each brand’s most popular cell phones, tablets and service plans, with knowledgeable as-sociates who provide expert assistance.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSThe deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday

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

Wrestling ShowAn International Championship Wrestling event will be

held at MacLaughlin Fitness Center April 27, 7 p.m. The free show is open to the general public.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The doors open at 6 p.m.

Among the wrestlers are Chris Masters, Val Venis, Raven, Shawn Daivari and Doink the Clown. The event will include tag team and ladies matches.


Veterans Job FairA traditional job fair will be supplemented by new in-

teractive tools during the upcoming Veterans Got Talent event at the Lee Club, June 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. It is open to military identification card holders and veterans only.

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For pre-registration and information, visit www.veteransgottalent.com or call (800) 737-0277.

AUSA TourneyThe Association of the United States Army will spon-

sor a golf tournament on April 27 at the Cardinal Golf Course. Tee time is 12:30 p.m.

The cost, $30 - $45, includes greens fee, cart, range balls and door prize drawings.

To register, call (804) 734-0595 or 734-1563.

WOA MeetingThe Crater Chapter of the Warrant Officer Association

has invited all warrant officers, including retirees, to an informal meet and greet on May 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hut, 10000 C Ave.

Lunch will be served at no charge. Participants are asked to bring a business card for a raffle drawing.


FLASC TeamThe Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club has a team participat-

ing in the third annual Prince George Relay for Life event on May 19, 11 a.m. - midnight, at the Prince George High

School track. The event raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

To join the team, make a donation or complete a luminary, visit www.relayforlife.org/pgc. Participants may sign up to walk in 30-minute increments at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DAEAD2AAA8-relay.

For details, contact Laurie Buffum at [email protected].

Film PreviewTen U.S. military bases have an opportunity to see an

advance showing of the movie “Battleship” between May 15 and 17 at an area theater. To vote for Fort Lee, visit http://eventful.com/battleship.

Arts, Crafts ContestThe Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Arts

and Crafts Department will accept submissions for its an-nual arts and crafts contest May 1 - June 30. Assistance is available at the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024.

Jpeg images of two- and three-dimensional entries must be submitted at https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil by June 30. Entries may be ceramics, drawings, wood, prints, fi-bers, water-based painting, oil painting, glass, metals and jewelry. There is no entry fee, but participants must use an AKO email account to enter.


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Brunch for MomThe Lee Club will serve a Mother’s Day Brunch on

May 13, 1 p.m. Reservations are required by May 8.Menu options include custom omelets, a Belgian waf-

fle bar, smoked salmon, Cajun shrimp, carved turkey and ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy, a salad bar and a chocolate fondue fountain.

The Lee Club is at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. The cost is $23.95 per person and $12.95 per child (3-9 years old). Children 2 and younger are free.

For details and reservations, call (804) 734-7547.

International BuffetThe Lee Club’s international dinner buffet will offer

cuisines of several Italian regions on April 24.The cost is $13.50 for ages 11 and older and $6.95 for

children 3-10 years old. Children 2 and under are free. The Lee Club is located at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. The buffet hours are 5-6:30 p.m.


Army Race CarThe Army’s Chevrolet Impala show car will be at Fort

Lee’s main PX on April 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. A NASCAR expert will accompany the car to answer questions about its inner workings and the race team.

Members of the Fort Lee community who would like to

have their photos made by the car are invited to bring their cameras and someone to snap the pictures.

AMVETS InvitationMilitary members who have served in Afghanistan

or Iraq as well as all other veterans are invited to join AMVETS Post 804, which meets the second Thursday of the month at the new Mifflin Hall.

For details on the national organization, visit www.am-vets.org. For details about Post 804, call (804) 334-4352.

Personal TrainersPersonal trainers are available weekdays by appoint-

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

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


PMO TourneyRegistration is open until April 29 for the 45th Annual

Provost Marshal Golf Tournament at Fort Lee’s Cardinal Golf Course.

The May 4 tournament has a four-man captain’s choice format. Costs are $45 for course members, $75 for civil-ians and military E-6 and above, and $45 for E-5 and be-low.

Entries and fees may be mailed to Provost Marshal Office, Attn: Bike/Community Police, 1900 Mahone Ave., Fort Lee, Va. 23801-1706.

For details, call (804) 734-6461 or 943-5700.

FITNESS & SPORTS Home School DanceA special dance class for home schooled students

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

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


Youth ZumbaSKIES Unlimited is offering one-hour Zumba fitness

classes for teens (13-17) at 3:30 p.m. and youth (8-12) at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Fort Lee Youth Center. The cost is $5 per session. At least five students must register for the class to be held.

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Battle ReenactmentThe City of Petersburg Department

of Tourism presents the 21st annual Revolutionary War Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg at the historic Battersea estate on April 21, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and April 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The two-day event will provide the pub-lic opportunities to immerse themselves in the 18th century, experiencing and learning about the soldiers who fought in the War for American Independence from England. More than 125 period reenactors will set up camp for the weekend, recreating the Revolutionary War experience through regimental drills, training exercises, skir-mishes and battle demonstrations on both days. There will also be a Punch and Judy puppet show on April 21, and an Italian equilibrist will perform April 22

Battersea is at 1289 Upper Appomattox St., Petersburg. Tickets for the event are $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Siege Museum, 15 West Bank St.

For details, call (804) 733-2402 or visit www.petersburg-va.org.

Volunteers NeededPetersburg Parks and Leisure Services

is seeking volunteers for April 21, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., to help with installation of playground equipment at Berkeley Manor Playground. Boehringer Ingelheim Inc. do-nated more than $20,000 to buy the equip-ment for the playground.

For details or to volunteer, call (804) 733-2394.

Wine FestivalThe Celebration of the Vine Festival

is set for April 21, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Chesterfield County Government Complex, 9901 Lori Road. Casper, a re-gional band favorite, will perform at 1 p.m.

Adults 21 and older may purchase tast-ing tickets for $20 in advance or $30 at the gate. Non-taster tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. They are available at Martin’s Grocery Stores or online at www.etix.com.

For details, call (804) 748-6364, ext. 6.

Golf LessonsFree golf lessons for Petersburg youths

are being offered through the Golf for Life

OUTSIDE THE GATEprogram at Dogwood Trace Golf Course on Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., until May 19. The program offers an hour-long golf les-son and a brief lecture on the game’s rela-tionship to everyday life. It is for youths 8-17 years old.

The cost for non-city residents is $10.Registration is required one week in ad-

vance by calling (804) 732-5573.

‘Steel Magnolias’Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg’s profes-

sional theater at 21 W. Old St., is offering a production of “Steel Magnolias” that will run April 27 - May 20 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.

For details and tickets, call the box of-fice at (804) 957-5707 or visit www.syca-morerouge.org.

Acoustic ConcertsFree Thursday night acoustic concerts

will be held at the Central Library, 11800 Centre St., Chester, through May 31 at 7 p.m. Top regional performers will play.


Poetry MonthThe third annual Appomattox Regional

Library System Poetry Contest is accept-ing up to three poems per entrant by April 23. There are four age groups: grades K-3, grades 4-8, grades 9-12 and ages 18 and up. Winning entries will be posted on the ARLS website. Entries may be submitted in person or at [email protected].

Poet and writer Nathan Richardson will host “Poetry, Prose and Pizza” at the Prince George Library on April 26, 6 p.m. Participants are invited to take their own poetry or prose to recite.

For details, call (804) 458-6329, ext. 1005, or visit www.arls.org.

Circus TicketsMilitary members and their Families

are eligible for reduced price tickets to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus through FMWR and ITT Ticketmaster outlets. The circus will be at Hampton Coliseum, April 19-22.

Retirees ClubThe Military Retirees Club Inc. of

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With the acquisition of 20 computer kiosks configured specifically for ICE comment sub-missions, Fort Lee ICE should soon show great improvement.

The new devices were fielded in early March across the garrison. Among the sites selected for kiosks are lodging, both fitness centers, two dining facilities, three Child, Youth and School Services facilities and several other garrison support offices.

The new machines, in conjunction with the ability to access ICE from any internet-con-nected device, will make submission of comments faster and easier for the customers.

If you have submit-ted ICE comments in the past, the garrison team thanks you. Your feed-back is taken seriously, and the command team knows it has not always been easy to submit an ICE comment.

Today, you are en-couraged to find the Fort Lee ICE site or a kiosk and submit an online comment card to let the service providers here k n o w if they k n o w a r e do ing things right.

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OF GOD IN CHRIST

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7204 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (804) 733-6301

Welcome to Emmanuel Church of God in Christ where the pastor is friendly and the people are nice.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Tues. 11:45am Intercessory Prayer

Wed. 7:00pm Bible Study

Fri. 11:45am Intercessory Prayer

Every Other Choir Rehearsal Sat. 5:00pm

Sun. 10:00am Sunday School/ New Members Class

Sun. 11:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service

Where saints come to fellowship, and sinners come to know Jesus.

2Cr 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord [is],

there [is] liberty.

Pastor Carl G. Singleton, Sr.First Lady Andrea M. Singleton

Sunday Morning . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 AMSunday Evening . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PMWednesday, Bible Study . . . . . 7:00 PM

“Independent & Fundamental”

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH3115 Oaklawn Boulevard • Hopewell, Va 23860

“Where Christ Makes the Difference” II Cor. 5:17

Pastor Sinclair Rowe • (804) 452-2061

ClothingArmy Infantry Dress Blue, custom tailored uniform.Size pants 29w xl30 & coat size appx36. call804-687-6561.

Help Wanted

2 parttime ClerksMust be familiar with Inventory & POS system

Need to be computer knowledgableGreat personality preferred

Call 757-343-4284Serious inquiries only

Interviews on Tuesdays

Articles For SaleCraftsman EZ3 6.0 HP 22in. Self Propelled frontwheel drive mower. $120. Call Jim 804-687-6561.

Propane tank for a gas grill $15.Call Jim at 804-687-6561.

Tires 4 sale. 4ea. cross Terrain 245/65 R17 fitEnvoys & Terrain Veh. $150 for set. Michelin Tire$35. 804- 835-8932. Personal Assistant - run errands, mail, organize, file

paperwork, maintain calendar, 10-20 hours/week,flexible schedule. Call 760-221-7659

Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.

Clip and Fax to: (757) 853-1634 or mail or deliver to:

City, state, ZIP code___________________________________________________________________

Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________

Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________

Command: __________________________________________________________________________

MNV Classifi eds • 150 W. Brambleton Ave. • Norfolk, VA 23510 • Free ad form •

QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE ADS:• Eligibility: Active duty or retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i.e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc.) and must be personal property of the eligible member. They also should not represent a sustained income or business or be sold or listed through agents or representatives.• When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered to be paid ads.)• When advertising animals for sale, the ad will only be considered free if there is only one animal being sold. (LITTERS BEING SOLD ARE CONSIDERED PAID ADS)• The classifi ed editor reserves the right to edit or refuse ads based on advertising policies.

HOW TO SUBMIT:• No more than 5 ads per week, per household.• Free ads will not be accepted via offi cial mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details.• We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classifi ed ads.• Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted.• Copy for free classifi ed ads should be typed or printed legibly. • Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published• Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). • Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood.DEADLINE: 5pm Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form.Name of Person Placing Ad: Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command:

FREE CLASSIFIED ADAdvertising Policy & Deadlines

Furniture-Household

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We cover the bases.Call 222-3990 to advertise.

2 Table Leafs 42l x 18w & 1in thick with 4 pegs.$35 for both. Call Jim 804-687-6561.

Brand New Layaway Available

Can deliver. 804-325-0682www.mattoutlet.com

MATTRESS SETSFull- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169

40% Military Discounton all other sets!

Mil-Tech leaving the area, Household items forsale, couch, refridgerator,pub style table with 4chairs, end tables, lamps Xbox. KitchenAid pots &pans Near Fort Pickett, bigger items buyer musthave truck . Call after 5 pm 570-996-3214

Oatmeal color couch with recliners at each end.$500 OBO. Like New

Call after 5 pm 570-996-3214

Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers

MINUTES TO FORT LEE

Come for a visit...Come for a visit...Stay for a Lifetime!Stay for a Lifetime!

Tanglewood Apartments1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (fl oor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.)

6 & 12 Month Leases • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center

1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805(804) 733-8710

Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

SERVICES:Sunday School .......................9:45amSun. Services ...........11am & 6:30pmJunior Church ...........................11amWednesday ................................ 7pm

Nursery available each service

Website: www.FaithBaptistVA.com

1226 W. Roslyn Rd.Colonial Heights, VA 23834

(804) 526-8189


Are YOU Ready To Serve?

The Traveller is the authorized newspaper for Fort Lee, serving the needs of our local active duty soldiers, their families, and retiree/veterans in the tri-city area. We are seeking a sales account executive to represent our newspaper and service the Tri-city market.

A successful candidate will: • Have a strong work ethic, and be a self motivator• Enjoy working with local clients in fi nding solutions that will assist them in promoting their businesses to the military through our product offerings of newspaper, online, and events. • Manage time wisely• Is results driven and goal-oriented• Has a minimum of 3 years sales, or similar experience, for this position • Someone that is committed to the military, community, and our company.

Compensation package is salary and commission based. Estimated compensation $45-50,000, in addition to numerous benefi ts (401K programs, health, paid vacation, training, tuition reimbursement, mileage and more).

All interested applicants should apply online at www.thevirginianpilot.com\mediacompanies

or contact Laura Baxter at (804) 526-8656 or fax your resume to (804) 526-8692Job number 2675 (sales executive)

FORT LEE “TRAVELLER” ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Military Newspapers of Virginia, a subsidiary of Pilot Media Companies, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. M

Help Wanted For Rent-Other City Apts For Rent-House (All)

CDL Bus Driver• Part time position• Must have current Commercial Driver’s License• Must have good driver’s record• Needed to transport children to and from elementary schools• Must be 26 years of age or older for our insurance• Chester area• CALL 804-530-5600 CRATER

SQUARE

APARTMENTS

Just Moments from...• 1-95 & I-85• Fort Lee (2 miles)• Southpark Mall• Historic Petersburg

Newly Renovated Apartments Features:• Energy Efficient Windows• Walk in Closets• New Appliances• Ceiling Fans• New Heating/ AC Units

2 BR TOWNHOMES $719-$729

• Apartments • Style . . . . . . . . . . . Rate 1 BR . . . . . . . . . . . $639 2 BR . . . . . . . . . . . $699 3 BR . . . . . . . . . . . $779

Call for our SPECIALS!

1025 S. Crater Rd. Apt. 13APetersburg, VA 23805

Call me @ (804)733-6298 orEmail us @

[email protected]

When Location Is A Priority

& Value is Expected!

APARTMENTS

Colonial Heights$710/month

1500 Concord Ave.2BR, 1.5BA townhouse. W/D hookups.

Rent includes water, trash & sewer.


B Dupuy Ave.2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, all electric, close

to shopping, restaurants & Ft. Lee.


312 Brookedge Dr.2BR, 1BA. Living Rm, eat-in

kitchen, all electric.


310 Kent Ave.2BR, 1BA. Kitchen, living room,

gas & electric, central air.

HOUSES


3114 Farris Ave.3BR, 1 bath, Renovated, living room,

eat-in kitchen & great yard.

Chester$750/month

3712 Dupuy Ave.2BR, 1 bath, living room,

kitchen & laundry room. Giant yard. WILL NOT LAST!

MatoacaCOMING SOON - Mid-June

$900/month21635 Magnolia Ave.

3BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen.

Petersburg$1200/month

324 Clairmont St., 10 miles to Ft. Lee. 4BR, 2BA, liv

room, din room, lg. kit, washer/dryer included. Totally renovated.

Disputanta$1600/month

5986 Hawks Perch Ln., 2,500 sqft. on 3 acres. 4BRs, 2.5 bath, washer/dryer, fridge, microwave, all electric. Eat in kit, lg liv rm, fam rm, formal din rm. 2 car att. garage. Tile

downstairs, carpet upstairs. Call for more information.

(804) 526-05021001 Blvd.

Colonial Heights, VA 23834Aimee Bradley

Property Manager

Love Kids?Come Work For Us!We’re looking for sales associ-ates who enjoy working with kids and their parents in a fast-paced job. We offer:

• Great Employee Discounts

• Flexible hours to complement your busy lifestyle

To apply, please fi ll out an application on our website at

onceuponachildcolonialheights.com/jobs and drop it by our

store at 192 Southgate Square in Colonial Heights, in the

Kmart shopping center.

We are hiring.M.C. Dean is currently looking for :

M.C. Dean Inc. is an electrical engineering, systems integration and technology firm. Founded in 1949, M.C. Dean provides design-build-operate-maintain services for complex, mission-critical systems and facilities.

With more than 3,500 employees in over 30 offices worldwide, we are looking for talented, passionate people to build their careers with us. Visit to learn more about M.C. Dean and possible career opportunities.

www.mcdean.com 1-800-7-MCDEAN

M.C. Dean, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Lawn Maintenance

Veteran's Lawn Care Services

Complete lawn maintenanceLawn aeration, fertilization,

overseading if needed(Fall and winter months)

Weed prevention, Basic landscapingLeaf and debris removalTree and limb removal

Pressure washing Call for a free consultation

Eric Phelps 804-894-0668

For Sale-LotsPG County Land, 2.2 acres close to Ft. Lee FSBO-owner financing available 804-898-0069

For Sale-Home (All)

HOMESPETERSBURG & HOPEWELL3-4 BR’s w/2-3.5 BA’s

Purchase, Lease Option, RentBRUISED CREDIT? WE CAN HELP

CALL TODAY!!!804-402-0322

Prince George Branchester Lake. Home for sale.3BR, 2 full BA, Lg. family Rm. Corner Lot & fencedyard. 804-835-8932.


Sales Mon-Fri 9am-9pm Sat 9am-6pm | Sun 12-5pm

Service/Parts Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-4pm

Visit Us At:www.i95cars.com

**Must present Military ID at time of purchase. Exit 58A I-95 South • Exit 58 I-95 North

Minutes from Fort Lee and Surrounding Areas

2200 Walthall Center Drive • Chester, VA 23836

Additional $500 Rebate**

to Active + Retired Military Personnel

CALL TODAY 804-414-2020“Thinking Great Deal,

Think Gateway.”

2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Sonata

$179 Month*

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Se HablaEspañol *All payments are 36 months/12K per year leases. Sonata $3000 cash/trade, Genesis $3100 cash/trade, and

Elantra $2650 cash/trade as downpayment. Excludes fi rst payment, tax, title, tags & processing fee.

2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

$399 Month*

2012 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR!

$159 Month*

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Traveller April 19, 2012