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Cover illustration by Nathan Hoeller

March into Literacy:National Reading Month with Dr. SeussHe has inspired many children to read and his stories are unmatched in creating sheer, unadulterated delight – Theodor Geisel, or Dr. Seuss as he is better known to his readers, is also the inspiration behind this feature. Literacy is a major issue in the U.S., with 44% of all 4th graders unable to read fluently and a shocking 50% of American adults unable to read an 8th grade level book. We’d love to see these stats become a thing of the past.

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Go Green- How to Pull Off your own St. Patrick’s DayDespite what our t-shirts say, most of us aren’t Irish. That doesn’t mean we can’t participate in the all-out celebrations of the Irish saint, but we do need to at least why it is that we are doing what it is! The FYI gives you a crash course in all things St. Patrick, so you too can have some luck and enjoy your day!

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Cook ThisHaving friends over for dinner? Why not eat something with a goat, or on a boat? Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham has captured the imaginations of children for generations; what better way to celebrate his birthday, than by cooking this most famous dish?

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What’s the Frequency, Delilah?Delilah is a nationally syndicated radio-show host whose words of encouragement and empathy fill the airwaves every night. She is friend to millions of listeners and is so popular that she doesn’t even need a last name! Delilah is in the house and taking our questions…fluently and a shocking 50% of American adults unable to read an 8th grade level book. We’d love to see these stats become a thing of the past.


Molly SwiftEditor, FYI Magazine

Reading has always been important to me, and perhaps something I kinda take for granted. My mother made sure I could read before starting school and she instilled in me a love of books that still has me turning pages many decades on. When I get a chance, I grab a book and head out to the porch to rock and read. It’s the perfect escape.

Without question, Dr. Seuss was one of my favor-ite authors as a child, but his books mean more to me now as a mother than they did in my youth. The rhyming, the nonsense, and the brightly col-ored and often bizarre accompanying illustrations – these are the things that make children giggle and squeal for more! I still have some of my Dr. Seuss books which I read to the youngest; they are worn, torn and rather tattered, but I take that as a sign that they are fulfilling their purpose. Our evening routine is bath, brush the little teeth and then bed. But before nod-ding off, Em always gets her story-time and we have a lot of fun encouraging her vocabulary, and her imagination, to grow. We aren’t just reading words on a page, we are laughing at crazy things like fish in a tree and duck-dogs; we are having fun with sounds from made-up words like schlopp; and we are making memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I’d love to think they will stay with her too, but I’m not kidding myself – she’s not even two years old.

My other kids got the exact same treatment, and while none of them are literary geniuses, they too could read and write before they started school. Being able to read helped them launch into their educational careers with fewer issues and anxieties than some of their classmates. In fact, it is estimated that more than $2 billion is spent each year on students who repeat a grade because they have reading problems. Reading at home is imperative too; in a class of 20 students, few if any teachers can find even 5 minutes of time in a day to devote to read-ing with each student. And in this age of being constantly plugged in – texting and IM’ing friends – and communicating in a bizarre phonetic language that contains more abbreviations than an MOI, there is a greater need than ever for children to be armed with this vital skill. It is for this reason we have dedicated a large portion of the March FYI to initiatives such as Read Across America, and to the great Dr. Seuss.

As you read through this issue, I hope you will at least enjoy a brief stroll down memory lane, as I have. Perhaps it will inspire you to make a difference in a child’s life. I know I can’t wait to get home, grab some hot chocolate and Hop on Pop, and enjoy some cuddles and giggles with my little non-reader. Who knows, maybe one day she’ll have her own kids and they’ll be the ones pointing and squealing when she says, “No Pat, no! Don’t sit on that!”

MARCH 2011The Fort Gordon FYI is a publication produced by the Marketing Office of the Fort Gordon Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation. The appearance of sponsorship and/or advertising does not imply an endorsement by the U.S. Army.

CommandBG Alan R. Lynn Commanding GeneralCOL Glenn A. Kennedy, II Garrison Commander

StaffMolly Swift EditorNathan Hoeller Creative DirectorBartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer/WebmasterHeather Addis Staff WriterAshlie Crabtree Staff WriterCedric Talley Graphic DesignerKatherine Scott Graphic DesignerMarvin Sanders FYI Distribution / Sponsorship Asst.

DFMWR AdministrationMr. James T. Green Director, DFMWRMidgee Hazelrigs Chief, FMDKim Lyons Marketing Director

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ContributorsJ.B. Britt, Dallas Cooke, Jeff Haskell, Kathleen Haskell, Susie Joyner, Michael Reed, Jerry Swain,Randy Taylor, Steve Walpert

FYI Advertising and SalesAnna Gaillard Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Manager

Contact InformationDarling Hall, Room 337P.O. Box 7180Fort Gordon, GA 30905Office 706.791.6779Fax 706.791.7189Editor 706.791.6234Sales 706.791.3912


5 – 11 Juilliard in Aiken presents the 3rd Annual Performing Arts FestivalVarious venues • Aiken • All day event

Join Aiken in celebrating its 3rd annual music festival with wonderful performances from Juilliard faculty, students and alumni during their weeklong residency in the city. Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe will open the festival on Saturday, March 5th with a performance in partnership with the USCA Cultural Series. Additional gifted Juilliard artists including the jazz quintet, vocal quartet, string ensemble and pre-college artists will continue the week with moving jazz and classical performances around Aiken. For more information http://juilliardinaiken.com/index.html

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1 - Savannah Rapids Visitor Center presentsEllis Island: The Lost Mural3300 Evans to Locks Rd. • Martinez • Reception: 4 – 7 p.m.

Venture out to the Columbia County Regional Visitor Center to see the ‘Lost Mural of Ellis Island’, as depicted by artist Andrew Sabori. Mr. Sabori has replicated the lost mural that was once on the wall of the cafeteria at Ellis Island, New York but was destroyed in the early 1950’s. Millions of immigrants saw this depiction of the building of America during their in-processing at Ellis Island, between 1935 and 1954. The unveiling of the display will feature artist Andrew Sabori, who will answer questions about recreating this beautiful mural. For more information, call (706) 868-3349.

27 – The Avett BrothersBell Auditorium • Telfair Street • 8 p.m.

Known for rowdy, energetic live shows and raw, honest lyrics, The Avett Brothers have amassed an impressive following by busting banjo and guitar strings on stage across the states. These North Carolina natives’ blend of folk, country, bluegrass, rock, and pop occasionally hints at the brothers’ punk roots. Tickets available at georgialinatix.com, by phone at 1-877-4AUGTIX or at the James Brown Arena Box Office.

21 - A Woman a Gun and a Noodle ShopUniversity Hall 170, ASU • Walton Way • 7 p.m.

In this clever remake of the Coen Brothers’ classic film noir Blood Simple, director Zhang Zimou tells the story of a miserable but cunning noodle shop owner in a desert town in China whose wife’s betrayal leads him to plan the perfect murder. For more information, call (706) 667-4428.

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One of the most common questions heard in the Gordon Fitness Center is “do I need protein supplements?” Read on to discover just how important Protein supplementation can be.

There’s an abundance of dietary supplements on the market today. Used properly, there’s reason to believe that some of these supplements are beneficial in helping people to achieve whatever their fitness goals are. Rather than being drawn into a fitness lifestyle of proper nutrition, exercise, and rest, many will turn to dietary supplements for all their fitness dreams.

Protein powders are the original bodybuilding supplement and continue to be a staple that has crossed over into the mainstream fitness. The ultimate value of a protein, whether in food or taken as a supplement, is in its amino acid composition. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and hence of muscle tissue. Many bodybuilding-related physiological processes rely on amino acids, including muscle hypertrophy, strength gains, fat loss, and even energy production and recovery from exercise.

Twenty amino acids are the molecular building blocks of protein and they can be divided into two groups: “essential” amino acids and “non-essential” amino acids. The nine “essential” amino acids are so designated because they must be supplied by the foods we eat. The eleven “non-essential” amino acids are so designated because the body can synthesize them from other amino acids.

Essential Amino Acids:* Histidine

* Isoleucine

* Leucine

* Lysine

* Methionine

* Phenylalanine

* Threonine

* Tryptophan

* Valine

Non-Essential Amino Acids:* Alanine

* Arginine (required for the young, but not for adults)

* Asparagine

* Aspartic Acid

* Cysteine

* Glutamic Acid

* Glutamine

* Glycine

* Proline

* Serine

* Tyrosine

After an ingested (food) protein is broken down into its constituent amino acids, the amino acids are transported from the digestive system to the liver via the bloodstream. Once in the liver, the fate of an amino acid is highly dependent on the body’s needs at that moment. Some amino acids are used by the liver to manufacture a specialized protein such as a liver enzyme, a lipoprotein, or the blood protein, albumin. Other amino acids enter the blood stream, where they join amino acids that have been liberated during the constant breakdown and synthesis of body tissue. As these amino acids circulate throughout the body, individual cells, directed by their own DNA blueprint, draw from the common pool of available amino acids to synthesize whichever proteins they require for their functions.

Protein Supplements 101

Randy TaylorGordon Fitness Center Manager


In order for the protein synthesis necessary for muscle hypertrophy or increasing muscle strength to occur, an adequate supply of both essential and non-essential amino acids is vital. If one of the essential amino acids is missing, then synthesis is halted. These partially assembled proteins are disassembled and the amino acids returned to the blood. Any amino acids that are not used within a short time cannot be stored for future use and are delivered back to the liver and stripped of their nitrogen, which is then incorporated into urea and excreted by the kidneys. The remaining protein skeleton will then be converted to glucose and burned as energy or converted to fat or glycogen for storage.

Something that resistance training exercisers tend to forget is that, although protein synthesis is very important, the body’s number one priority is to obtain sufficient energy to carry on vital functions such as circulation, respiration and digestion. Therefore, in the absence of adequate dietary carbohydrates and fat calories, the body will break down not only dietary protein but also protein in the muscles (as well as in the blood, liver, pancreas, and other tissues) in order to maintain vital organs and functions.

The outcome of an amino acid after it is transported to the liver is highly dependent upon the body’s needs at that moment. Immediately after exercise, the muscle is receptive to nutrients and there is a window of opportunity available to enhance muscular growth and recovery. Unfortunately, a high protein meal will not put significant levels of amino acids into your blood stream until a couple of hours after you eat it, especially if blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract has been diminished by a hard training session. So the most reliable way to deliver amino acids to the muscles is to digest the amino acids in a form where they do not need to be broken down from the protein—in other words, to deliver them as free form amino acids. The value of free form amino acids is, first and foremost, that they do not require digestion. They are free of chemical bonds to other molecules and so move quickly through the stomach and into the small intestine, where they are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream within fifteen minutes and can be quickly transported to the receptive muscle tissue.

However, as discussed above, the human body has the innate ability to break down muscle tissue for use as an energy source during heavy exercise. This process is known as gluconeogenesis, which is the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. The part of the reaction that is relevant to our discussion is known as the glucose alanine cycle. During this cycle, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are comprised of the three essential amino acids L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine, are stripped from the muscle tissue and parts of them are converted to the amino acid alanine, which is then transported to the liver and converted to glucose. What this means is that one of the (usually undesirable) effects of heavy resistance training is that your muscle tissue is catabolized (broken down) so that BCAAs can be converted first to alanine and then (in the liver) to glucose to be used for energy. But, if you supplement your body with BCAAs, it does not have to break down muscle tissue to derive extra energy. A study conducted at the School of Human Biology, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, confirmed that the use of BCAAs (up to 4 grams) during and after exercise could result in a significant reduction of muscle breakdown during exercise. In addition, BCAAs significantly increasing the signaling cascade that triggers protein synthesis.

Amino acids are truly the building blocks of muscle tissue. I hope that this article clarifies that, when used correctly, amino acids can contribute greatly to your fitness needs. If you have more questions, stop by and see me at the Gordon Fitness Center.

Resources:United States Sports AcademyAmerican Journal of Medicine ISSA Fitness Association

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It’s a great time to start being active with your family. Bike riding, walking, jumping rope, playing ball and roller skating are all great ways to be active, according to the Physical Ac-tivity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents. When was the last time you jumped rope or put on roller skates? Try doing these today with your family and you may find you feel young again, too.

Children need one hour or more of physical activity daily. This is just one of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans pub-lished by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Many of the activities found in these guidelines for children can be enjoyed by the whole family, which contributes to better health and helps create strong family bonds.

So, to help your children get an active start, check out more on the types and amounts of physical activity for Americans age 6 and older at www.health.gov/paguidelines. The main idea behind the guidelines is that regular physical activity over months and years can produce long-term health benefits, which is so important for children and adolescents.

Be Active – How to Help Get Kids MovingCheck out your local Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility or gym for equipment, sport teams and events that your chil-dren and adolescents can participate in today. Be your child’s advocate, and talk with school administrators and teachers about the Physical Activity Guidelines and how they might be included during the school day. There are lots of ways for children and adolescents to be active. Here are guidelines to help get you and your family started:

• Daily activity: Children and adolescents should do 60 min-utes or more of physical activity every day.

• Aerobic: Most of the 60 or more minutes a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least three days a week.

• Muscle strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity at least three days of the week.

• Bone strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity at least three days of the week. Encourage children and adolescents to participate in physical activities that are appropriate for their age, that are enjoyable and that offer variety.

Being active in the winter months, whether building a snowman, having a snowball battle, snowshoeing or skiing are just a few options. While cross-country skiing with my sons last week, I

saw many families pulling their infants and young children in ski sleds. Stopping along the trail, we talked while bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked babies snuggled away in the sleds. Cross-country skiing is a great and economical way to introduce your children to skiing, and it’s a little easier to learn than downhill skiing. What’s important is to find what you like to do to be active together, and make it a family tradition.

For more information about making healthy choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on www.commissaries.com and post your ques-tions on the DeCA Dietitian Forum. Be sure to look for other useful information in the Dietitian’s Voice archive. Sign up with the DeCA Dietitian on www.twitter.com and get messages sent to your cell phone today. For delicious recipes, check out Kay’s Kitchen. And to enjoy all your commissary has to offer, sign up for the Commissary Connection.

About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, re-tirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5% surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. Shoppers save an average of more than 30% on their purchases compared to commercial prices – savings worth more than $4,400 annually for a family of four. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.

“Children need one hour or moreof physical activity daily.”


Fort Gordon Fisher HouseStatistics Report (FY 10)

Description Statistics

Donations/Support/Volunteers Cost Savings

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Number 82565

Fisher Houses are comfortably furnished homes built by the Fisher House Foundation and donated to the Military Services and VA’s.

The Fort Gordon Fisher House is a home away from home where military families of patients who are currently admitted as inpatients at Eisenhower Army Medical Center or local medical facilities can stay during their family's medical crisis.Providing a place where families can relax, unwind andprovide emotional support to each other during a time of need, and escape from the tensions of the hospitalenvironment.

The Fort Gordon Fisher House has seven rooms.

House features include a large dining room, living room, kitchen, laundry room and a computer room.

Charitable contributions/donations are an important sourceof funding for Army Fisher Houses.

The Combined Federal Campaign as well as Volunteer groups. Spouses clubs, Family support groups, Civic/Military organiza-tions, and individuals provide needed support.

Contributions/donations can be made directly to the localFisher House, the Army Fisher House Program or the FisherHouse Foundation.

Volunteers enhance its daily operations. Volunteers haveprovided meals, household items, rides, visits and etc.

Volunteers make the house a home.

111 Families helped in FY10(Oct09-Sep10)

28 Families were OIF/OEF Families

2462 Lodging nights provided

97% Occupancy for FY10

The average length of stay for FY10 is 22 days.

Percentages of Active Duty families for FY10 was 67% and33% were Retiree/Veteran Families.

Percentage by Branch of Service for FY10 (Oct09-Sept10 was 56% Army, 19% Reserve/NG, 10% Air Force and 15% Navy/Marines.

Volunteers contributed 1857 hours in FY10 (Oct09-Sept10).

In FY10 (Oct09-Sept10) military families had an estimatedcumulative out-of-pocket cost savings of $135,410.00 bystaying at the Fort Gordon Fisher House.

The savings is based on a conservative rate of $55.00 perroom per night extra the families would have paid if they hadstayed at any other comparable lodging facility. This does notinclude any additional expenses charged by hotels for numberof guests or additional expenses the families might haveincurred if they did not stay at the Fisher House.

Since its opening in April 1993 through FY10, more than3835 military families stayed at the Fort Gordon FisherHouse and experienced an estimated cumulative out-ofpocket cost savings of $2,164,285.00.


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n my position as the Fort Gordon Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator I see people seeking help for a variety of

problems: alcohol or drug abuse, grief issues, conflict resolution, family is-sues, finances, health problems, etc. But the majority of people coming in for services to the EAP presently are seeking assistance for stress caused by interpersonal conflict, either with family members, co-workers, or supervisors.

Many things can cause stress. You may feel stressed when you go for a job in-terview, meet new people, have a con-flict with a co-worker or family member, or when you get hit with an unforeseen bill such as a major car repair. These kinds of short-term stress are normal. Long-term (chronic) stress is caused by stressful situations or events that last over a long period of time, like prob-lems at work or conflicts in your family. Over time, chronic stress can lead to severe health problems.

According to Web M.D., there are a vari-ety of issues that can cause stress:

Personal problems that can cause stress include:

• Your health, especially if you have a chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis.

• Emotional problems, such as anger you can’t express, depression, grief, guilt, or low self-esteem.

• Your relationships, such as having problems with your relationships or feeling a lack of friendships or sup-port in your life.

• Major life changes, such as dealing with the death of a parent or spouse, losing your job, getting married, or moving to a new city.

• Stress in your family, such as having a child, teen, or other family mem-ber who is under stress, or being a caregiver to a family member who is elderly or who has health problems.

• Conflicts with your beliefs and values. For example, you may value family life, but you may not be able to spend as much time with your family as you want.

Social and job issues that can cause stress include:

• Your surroundings. Living in an area where overcrowding, crime, pollu-tion, or noise is a problem can create chronic stress.

• Your job. Being unhappy with your work or finding your job too demand-ing can lead to chronic stress. Learn how to manage job stress.

• Your social situation. Being poor, feeling lonely, or facing discrimination based on your race, gender, age, or sexual orientation can add stress to your life.

Effects of StressStress causes changes in your body. It can also affect your emotions. Some common symptoms of stress include, but are not limited to:

• A fast heartbeat

• A headache

• A stiff neck and/or tight shoulders

• Back pain

• Fast breathing

• Sweating, and sweaty palms

• An upset stomach, nausea,or diarrhea

Over time, stress can affect your:

• Immune system. Constant stress can make you more likely to get sick more often.

• Heart. Stress is linked to high blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat (ar-rhythmia), blood clots, and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). It’s also linked to coronary artery dis-ease, heart attack, and heart failure.

• Muscles. Constant tension from stress can lead to neck, shoulder, and low back pain.

• Stomach. If you have stomach prob-lems, such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome, stress can make your symptoms worse.

• Reproductive organs. Stress is linked to low fertility, erection problems, problems during pregnancy, and pain-ful menstrual periods.

• Lungs. Stress can make symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse.

• Skin. Skin problems such as acne and psoriasis are made worse by stress.

How stress affects your thoughts and emotions:You might notice signs of stress in the way you think, act, and feel. You may:

• Feel cranky and unable to deal with even small problems.

• Feel frustrated, lose your temper

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more often, and yell at others for no reason.

• Feel jumpy or tired all the time.

• Find it hard to focus on tasks.

• Worry too much about small things.

• Feel that you are missing out on things because you can’t act quickly.

• Imagine that bad things are happen-ing or about to happen.

How stress affects you depends on many things, such as:

• Your personality

• What you have learned from your family about responding to stress

• How you think about and handle stress.

• Your coping strategies

• Your social support.

Acute (short-term) stress is the body’s instant response to a situation that seems demanding or dangerous. Your stress level depends on how intense the stress is, how long it lasts, and how you cope with the situation. Most of the time your body recovers quickly from acute stress, but stress can cause problems if it happens too often or if

your body doesn’t have a chance to recover. In people with heart problems, acute stress can trigger an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) or even a heart attack.

Chronic (long-term) stress is caused by stressful situations or events that last over a long period of time. This could include having a difficult job or dealing with a chronic disease. If you already have a health problem, stress can make it worse.

How can you relieve stress?You will feel better if you can find ways to get stress out of your system. The best ways to relieve stress are differ-ent for each person. Try some of these ideas to see which ones work for you:

• Exercise. Regular exercise is one of the best ways to manage stress. Walking is a great way to get started.

• Write. It can help to write about the things that are bothering you.

• Let your feelings out. Talk, laugh, cry, and express anger when you need to with someone you trust.

• Do something you enjoy. A hobby can help you relax. Volunteer work or work that helps others can be a great stress reliever.

• Learn ways to relax. This can include breathing exercises, muscle relax-ation exercises, massage, aroma-therapy, yoga, or relaxing exercises like Tai Chi.

• Focus on the present. Try meditation, imagery exercises, or self-hypnosis. Listen to relaxing music. Try to look for the humor in life. Laughter really can be the best medicine.

Sometimes stress is just too much to handle alone. Talking to a friend or family member may help, or you may want to seek out a counselor. If you are a Department of the Army Civilian, DOD retiree, a dependent of either, or an ac-tive duty dependent you are eligible for short term supportive services with the Fort Gordon Employee Assistance Pro-gram, or if required, referral to a treat-ment provider. Contact Michael Reed at (706) 791-5797 for additional informa-tion or to schedule an appointment.

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Combining the Love of Read-ing with Current Events

Become a member of the online community of book lovers. Margo Tanen-

baum blogs reviews about historical fiction and history-related non-fiction for children and teens.

Her blog, The Fourth Musketeer, is a superb mix of comprehensive analysis and interesting facts, as well as links to other useful reading resources. To commemo-rate Women’s History Month (see page 36), Margo created another blogsite – Kidlit Celebrates Women’s History Month – which can be found at http://kidlitwhm.blogspot.com. As Ms Tanenbaum explained to me, this blog was founded in order to commemorate Women’s History Month across the kidlitosphere (http://www.kidli-tosphere.org/), the community of bloggers specializing in children’s and young adult literature. This inaugural 2011 celebration is organized by bloggers The Fourth Musketeer (http://fourthmusketeer.blogspot.com/), a library science student, and Shelf-Employed (http://shelf-employed.blogspot.com/), a children’s librarian.

Why celebrate women’s history and children’s litera-ture? Not so long ago, women’s history was virtually ignored in the K-12 curriculum. In 2011, we are fortu-nate to have many resources for our children to learn about women’s history, from fabulous biographical picture books about remarkable women to historical novels to compelling history books written to espe-cially appeal to young people. The blog explains “We hope this blog will help you identify some of these resources, learn about new books on women’s history, and enjoy reflections by some distinguished authors in the field. We will be featuring a post each day in March by a different author in children’s literature or by a blog-ger who specializes in writing about children’s or young adult literature. Each post will tie into Women’s History Month.”

So log on to http://kidlitwhm.blogspot.com/p/about.html and join in the discussions, and encourage your child to join in with you. Encourage a love of reading, the acqui-sition of knowledge, and the sense of community and empowerment it brings!

On March 2, the National Education Association calls for

every child to be reading in the com-pany of a caring adult.

Each March, the National Education Association, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and about 50 other sponsors kick off the national reading campaign. This year’s Read Across America kickoff event is Tuesday, March 2 at the Library of Congress. First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington and members of Congress will read to hundreds of local DC students.

But the fun is not limited to DC. There will be events held throughout the nation. Both Target and Barnes & Noble stores have volunteered time for book readings, and Target stores participate in their national initiative to renovate school libraries. The local Barnes & Noble is hosting a wide variety of activities throughout March; children’s story time, Nook tutorials and, on March 19, a special reading of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In addition to in-store events, Barnes & Noble is also holding a children’s writing competition that recognizes the foundation of our great American schools—our dedicated teachers. The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest provides students with the opportunity to tell the community how much their teachers are appreciated. For more information, go on-line – www.barnesandnoble.com/myfavoriteteacher. But hurry, all entries must be received by March 18.

Margo TanenbaumThe Forth Musketeer: http://fourthmusketeer.blogspot.com/

Kidlit Celebrates Women’s History Month: http://kidlitwhm.blogspot.com


Oh the Thinks you can Think! There are few moments in childhood that are more pre-cious than story time with a parent, at least that’s been my experience both as a child and later in life as a mother. I have included reading as a joint activity with all my girls from infancy, from board books to novels, but of all the literature we have consumed, Dr. Seuss is at the top of my list of favorites.

“A person’s a person, no matter how small,” Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, would say. “Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be enter-tained and delighted.” Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the conscious-ness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.

Theodor (“Ted”) Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Mass., on March 2, 1904. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature. At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927. She passed away in 1967, and Geisel

later married Audrey Stone Diamond.

Upon his return to the United States in 1927, Geisel published cartoons and

humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine at the

time. His cartoons also ap-peared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty. Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an in-secticide called Flit. He coined the phrase, “Quick, Henry, the Flit!” which became a popular expression.

While on a holiday cruise, Geisel developed the idea for his

first children’s book in 1936. The rhythm of the ship’s engine drove

the cadence to And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, published in 1937.

During World War II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood where he wrote documentaries for the military. During this time, he also created a cartoon called

Gerald McBoing-Boing, which won him an Oscar.

In May of 1954, Life published a report on illiteracy among schoolchildren, suggesting that children were having trouble reading because their books were boring. This problem inspired Geisel’s publisher, promoting him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important for children to learn. The publisher asked Geisel to cut the list to 250 words and use them to write an entertaining children’s book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him, published The Cat in the Hat, which brought instant success.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Geisel authored and illustrated 44 children’s books. His enchanting stories are also available as audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos.

While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to ex-plore the joys of reading.

• Dr. Seuss’ last published book was Oh, The Places You’ll Go! The book was published in 1990, one year before his death on September 24, 1991.

• He joined the Army during WWII and served with Frank Capra’s Signal Corps.

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Cat in the Hat, and The 5.000 Fingers of Dr. T are the only Dr. Seuss books that have been made into a live-action movie to date.

• Dr. Seuss never had any children and it has been said that he was actually slightly afraid of them.

• Dr. Seuss’ first book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, was rejected by 27 editors before it was published by Vanguard Press in 1937.

• Dr. Seuss was not a doctor. He added the doctor to his name as a joke because his father always wanted him to get a doctoral degree and become a college professor.

• Dr. Seuss wrote the book Green Eggs and Ham in 1960 because Bennett Cerf bet him $50 he could not write a book consisting of only 50 words. The 50 words in the book are: I am Sam; that; do not like; you green eggs and ham; them; would here or there; anywhere; in a house with mouse; eat box fox; car they; could; may will see tree; let me be; train on; say the dark; rain; goat; boat; so try may; if; good; thank. Ironically, Cerf never paid Dr. Seuss the $50.

• If I Ran the Zoo, published in 1950, is the first re-corded instance of the word “nerd.”

• The Cat in the Hat was written because Dr. Seuss thought the famous Dick and Jane primers were insanely boring. He thought that if kids weren’t in-terested in the material, they wouldn’t be interested in reading.

• Dr. Seuss admitted that Yertle the Turtle was a rep-resentation of Hitler.


5 Ways to Help Your Children Love Books:

1. Make it an experience for all the senses: Instead of simply reading Wheels on the Bus, act the words out. Let your child get up and act out the words. Make reading fun!

2. Engage in a spirited debate: After the story, ask your child who the hero is, what problem did he/she have, and what their favorite part was. Help your child become interested in the conflict and resolution of the story.

3. Write a book of your own: Depending on your child’s age, have them draw and write about what interests them. The possibilities are end-less.

4. Find out what else the library offers: Your local library doesn’t only check out books. Most have DVDs, audio books, even games and puzzles that can be checked out. Many also have activities and story times that cater to children of all ages. Woodworth Library on Fort Gordon offers The Parent/Child Princess Book Club on the fourth Tuesday of every month and Books for Buccaneers the first Tuesday of every month.

5. Get everybody involved: Although the norm is to have parents read to their children, switch things up a bit. Have your child read to you or have younger children read to their older brother or sister. Make it a family affair!

Upcoming Events

Wacky Wednesday Storytime Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30Start: 10 a.m.It’s never too early to start reading to your child. Be sure to stop by the Children’s De-partment with your little one for the weekly Wednesday morning children’s Storytime.

Dr. Seuss Children’s Storytime Friday, March 4Start: 6 p.m.A fun-filled Dr. Seuss Children’s Storytime hosted by River Ridge Elementary School. Enjoy treats, crafts and more! Following the storytime, Barnes & Noble will host a Dr. Seuss character costume contest for River Ridge Elementary School.

The Very Hungry CaterpillaStorytime Saturday, March 19Start: 11 a.m.Celebrate one of our beloved children’s au-thors, Eric Carle, with a special children’s storytime. Enjoy a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, treats, and more!


Each April we celebrate the resilience and dedication of our military children: the Month of the Military Child is marked by numerous events and celebrations, and the FYI always does something to honor our young military family members!This year we’re changing up our Cover Competition. Instead of our usual photo competition, we are asking children to submit a picture that they have created. The theme of the competition is What being a military child means to me.The winners from each age group (see below) will be featured in the magazine and an overall winning entry will be on the cover of the April FYI.Competition entries will be judged on originality, focus on the theme and use of media. Children may use any form of media: crayons, paint, finger paints, pencil, original graphic designs, or photography.Submissions will be divided into three age groups: 4 – 8; 9 – 13; 14 – 18.Entries may be submitted in one of two ways:• Electronically,viae-mail–[email protected]• Byhand–bringyourchild’spiecetoRoom337,DarlingHall(*All entries must be original pieces created by the child without adult assistance.)Deadline for all entries is March 1.


arch highlights the eco-nomic, political and social accomplishments and contributions of women

throughout the world – it plays host to International Women’s Day on March 8, and it is observed as Women’s History Month.

International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. Among them the issues of gender inequality and op-pression; topics that quickly and loudly entered social discussion and activity in a search for resolution.

From the 1800’s, the movement en-tailed a phenomenal push by women across the globe to make their voices heard – protests for better work-ing conditions, better pay and voting rights. Women wanted more meaning-ful involvement in politics, a change in social hierarchy and greater inclusion of women in male-dominated industries. The sacrifices that these women (and the men that supported them) were massive, many giving their lives in a bid to raise awareness and gain support. Women won the right to vote in 1920, but this did not mean their struggles were over; women still faced oppres-sion, violence, abuse and inequality throughout their daily lives. Attitudes have changed in the last 100 years; women are recognized as significant (if not equal) contributors to progress and have become more visible

in the annals of history. Their rights and freedoms are protected and inequality in the workforce is becoming a thing of the past. That said there appears to be some confusion as to the significance of the women that sacrificed so much for us to get to this point. The website www.internalwomensday.com reports that “Many from a younger genera-tion feel that ‘all the battles have been won for women’ while many feminists from the 1970’s know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legisla-tive rights, and an increased critical mass of women’s visibility as impres-sive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counter-parts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.”

So, there is still work to be done. Ad-ditionally, the message of the Suffrag-ettes (women should have the right to vote) and the feminists of the women’s movement from the 60’s and 70’s have become somewhat distorted and confused. It seems we have come so far, but we cannot continue without es-tablishing a perspective that is culturally relevant and socially March presents the perfect opportunity to reflect not only on what has happened in the past, but what is required in the future.

The women’s movement was spurred on by inequality in the workplace, the “sexual revolution” and women’s desire to find satisfac-tion in life without being relegated to the roles of “homemak-er”, “housewife” and “mom”. They told women that they should be able to have it all: a great job; equal pay; a family if they chose to have one; and equality at home too. And while the reality might still present a struggle (there are few of us that can manage everything without tearing our hair out every now and then!), we have to thank those that came before us for their efforts.

And greater improvements have been made. We do have strong female rep-resentatives throughout the world, in politics and law, in education and health care, in the arts and in technology. Women can work and have a family, and girls can attend university. Women have real role models that inspire and educate, and they have control, and can make real choices. Subsequently, the nature of the International Women’s Day celebrations has changed from be-ing a reminder about the negatives to a celebration of the positives.

Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achieve-ments. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from

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all around the world ranging from political ral-

lies, business conferences, and government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatric performances, fash-ion parades and more.

Many global corporations have also started to more actively support IWD by running their own internal events and through supporting external ones. For example, on March 8 search en-gine and media giant Google changes its logo on its global search pages.

So make a difference, think globally and act locally! Make everyday Interna-tional Women’s Day. Do your bit to en-sure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.

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Movie: Sunshine, 2007Rated: RDirector: Danny Boyle

A thoughtful, disciplined, and hallucinogenic look at reigniting a dying star; Sunshine tells an elegant story of duty and survival. It is the year 2057, and the sun is burning out. The earth has given up all its fissile material in hope that the Icarus II can detonate a payload to bring the sun back to life. Against this desperate and trippy backdrop, Sunshine manages to explore deep and intrinsic human values – dark and light, fundamentalism and rationalism, courage and cowardice, responsibility and evasiveness. The talents of Director Danny Boyle (28 Days Later) and a solid ensemble cast including Cill Ian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Cliff Curtis, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Mark Strong deliver a memorable and fascinating film.

Army Library Program, FREE Audio and eBooks!!Thousands of freely available Audio books and e-books 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 Library4) Click on Read or Listen to a Book5) Pick from any of the listed programs and enjoy!

Susanna Joyner DirectorWoodworth Consolidated Library

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

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The Abundant World of GoogleSince 1995, Google has been revolutionizing the way we use the internet; not only through its vast search engine, but also through its additional features. I’d like to focus on a few you probably know of and a few that are maybe new to you. So let’s start with the basics of Google. The name “Google” is a play off of the word “Googolplex” which is a mathematical term for an amount with 10^100 zeros. This symbolizes the abundant data they provide to their users. This is seen in the multitude of selections that are available each time you type a word in their search engine. The results are usually in order of relevance and, depending on what the search was for, can also include additional links like business information, images, etc. There are also many different ways to search. You can search the general web, images, videos, maps, news, shopping, and several other categories found under the “more” link on the top of Google’s home page. These helpful links simplify your search options so you can find exactly what you’re looking for faster.

In 2005, Google introduced its Android mobile operating system, giving you all the options that Google offers in the convenience of a mobile device. It includes a search button that allows you to type or speak a search that links directly to Google’s massive search engine. It also features an Android Market filled with applications for games, communication, news, finances, and many other categories. Many apps are free, and others cost a few dollars. Each app has a rating and a list of reviews by other users to help you decide which apps are worth downloading and which are unpopular choices.

Not only is our experience on the internet and mobile devices different as a result of Google, but also our perspective of the world. Through applications like Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Street View, and Google Sky Map, you can see detailed images of almost any point on our planet as well as our moon and the stars above us. These applications are great tools for educational purposes, as well as navigation. In the download-able application, Google Earth, or the web based application, Google Maps, (Both applications serve similar purposes), you can view a satellite image of the entire world, zooming down to areas with a perimeter of only a few hundred feet. If you still want a closer look, view the world through Google Street View. This view allows you to see a 360˚ perspective of a specific point on a road. During a street view, if you right click and turn 3D on, you can even view the perspective in an anaglyphic perspective as long as you have a pair of red-cyan glasses.

Beneficial as these applications may be, there have been many complaints that people have in regards to invasion of privacy. Some users claim that Google is invading privacy by making public very detailed images of houses, cars, etc. Google’s argu-ment against this claim is that the view you see is no different from what you can see driving or walking down the street. The images are not in real time, they are just photographs of the locations in a single point in time. In addition, all license plate numbers and faces are blurred so that no personal information is accessible. There are options to report problems or privacy concerns as well as requesting that certain objects are blurred on their site, www.google.com/maps.

We can only imagine what is on Google’s horizon. With com-petition reaching for Google’s target market, Google will have to continually step it up to remain a leader in its field. Judg-ing from its past accomplishments, I don’t think it will have a problem with that.


One of the harder realities that come of growing up is the realization that life brings with it some serious trials and tribulations; not least are heart ache and the loss of love. Thankfully, we usually know at least one person who will share that burden with us - a sister, or a best friend – and who will help us face dark moments. Sometimes, we are lucky enough to have someone in our lives who reassures us, talks sense to us when we’re about to make a mistake (or totally screwed it up already!), and is equally at home celebrating the good moments we enjoy, too. But not all of us are friends with Oprah, and for the rest of us there is Delilah, the nationally syndicated radio host who doles out a side of musical inspiration with her empathetic and, often, down-to-earth words of encouragement and support.

Born Delilah Luke, Delilah (the person) is a Christian single mother of 11 children, an author, and the founder of Point Hope, a charity that supports children in need to include foster children and children in Ghana.

Delilah (the radio program) is known for a multitude of rea-sons; there’s the silky smooth honeyed voice that sounds like a hug, the peppering of blessings and grace-giving. There is also no mistaking the adult-contemporary musical selections, or the corresponding, passionate responses to callers. It seems she listens intently to each person who gets on the line to share with her, and the 8 million or so weekly listeners attracted to the Delilah show. Delilah is also a huge supporter of the military and military families, a huge supporter of women and a huge fan of love. Her program might not be for everyone, particularly as her main demographic is female and 25 – 54, but her holiday shows are a fantastic amalgam of winter wonderland, and a cozy chat by the fire – fans of the show will swear up and down that it is Delilah’s show that gives us the warm fuzzies for the winter. So I figured, if Delilah can create at least the illusion of a season, what better way to say farewell to the winter blues than a conversation with the sunniest personality on the air waves?

Your show has been described as “an uplifting mixture of conversation, insightful thoughts, sharing, song requests, and pop music.” Do you enjoy your chosen career? Was there ever an alternative?

I used to think I would grow up and be a physician. I wanted to be a doctor, to do surgeries and stitch folks up, to set broken bones and find a cure for major diseases. I wanted to heal people through medicine...but I got a job at the local radio station, KDUN, when I was just a teenager. When it was time to go to college, I got a job at a radio station in Eugene, Oregon, working at night and going to school during the day. One day I realized that I WAS doing what I loved! I have found over the years, that my words combined with the lyrics of songs, can heal someone in a powerful way.

I have a theory that music is one of those things that you can take with you anywhere and it provides you with a soundtrack to your life. You have a different relationship with music - dad in a Country-Western band and brother in a Jazz band - what is it about music that inspires you?

I grew up with music in my home every single day. Mom played her records, dad played his guitar, and we had “jam” sessions at our house every single weekend with dad’s



country band. Dad’s band was always playing gigs, and us four kids always went along. In addition, my grandparents had music in their house every single day...I know every lyric to every Jim Reeves song ever recorded! And my dad wrote lyrics, I grew up writing as well. So music has been a part of my life all my life, and I learned as a child the powerful impact lyrics and music has on your soul. A song speaks to your heart in the way nothing else does, and that is why my show touches people in such a profound way. If you “marry” a powerful story with a great song, it is such a powerful force.

Three decades in radio demonstrates dedication and masses of experience. In terms of career advice, what do you recommend to someone who wants to follow their dreams?

God has created in every person a special gift, a special desire. If you use your strength and tenacity to follow that dream, to use that gift to bless the world, you will find joy unspeakable. “Career” can be such an empty word, but when you use your passion, your gift, to support yourself, you will have such a great time at work, and you will do great things! My recommendation to anyone, young or old, is do what you love. Use the gifts that God has placed with you to change the world, and in the process, you will have a great career and a LOT of fun!

I have heard plenty of military members and spouses call your show and you always make them feel so cared for and respected. Thank you. Do you have a special message for our service members and their families?

Oh my word, do I love our military! My brother was an officer in the Air Force, my grandpa a navy man, but I had no idea how much our military does for us until I was blessed to go to the Middle East and Afghanistan a few years ago and spend time with our troops. I LOVE our military members and their family members here at home supporting them and praying for them. We live in the greatest nation in the world, and enjoy the most freedoms of any place on earth, all because of our military members! God bless them and protect them and keep them safe.

Catch Delilah’s show on 104.3 WBBQfrom 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.,

or find out more about her onlineon Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Delilah

or her website, www.Delilah.com

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Things have been going great at the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. We are now completing a terrific sold out run of Cole Porter’s fantastic musical comedy, Anything Goes. And thanks absolutely great audience support, we even had to add an extra performance. Special thanks to our sensational cast of over 40 talented local singers, dancers and musi-cians, our stellar production, theatre and artistic staffs, the over 100 volunteers who built the set, hung the lights, poured coffee and tea, plus our caterers from the Gordon Conference and Catering Center (who always put out a fan-tastic buffet), and local support from our DFMWR staff, other Fort Gordon personnel, and the local community, this show

was a real crowd-pleaser. Thank you. Thank you - to everyone who had a hand in making this show such a success. When you think about it, it’s really amazing just how much manpower it takes to put on a show like this. We are incredibly lucky to be working in a commu-nity of Military and Civilians who are so generous with their time and resources.

We also start this month with auditions for our next comedy, Becky’s New Car, by Steven Dietz. Auditions will be March 1, and 2, 7:30 p.m., at the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre.

“The story is about Becky Foster, 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 over-tones - a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.”

Roles for four men and three women are available. Ages are as indicated in the script, but are somewhat flexible; Becky (Early 50’s) – office manager at a car dealership; Joe ( Early 50’s) – Becky’s husband, a roofer; Chris (26) – Joe and Becky’s son, a psychology student; Steve (50) – Becky’s co-worker, a car salesman; Walter (60’s) – a wealthy business-man, widowed; Kenni (23) – Walter’s daughter; and Ginger (50’s) – Walter’s neighbor. Auditions are open to the entire community.

Show dates are April 29 & 30, May 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21. You can call (706) 793-8552 for reservations.

Moving to later in the month, we have an exciting show com-ing to Alexander Hall on March 10, at 7 p.m. Don’t miss Tops in Blue, an amazing high energy, high tech entertainment extravaganza, performed by a fantastic cast of the top Active Duty Air Force vocalists, musicians, dancers, comedians, ma-gicians, and dramatists worldwide. Great entertainment for the entire family! One performance only: admission free.

Then on March 16, at 7 p.m. in Alexander Hall, we will once again welcome our friends from the Anderson Senior Follies, now in their 22nd year of production, and each year creating a new show that is seen by thousands across the southeast. They have performed in many tourist destinations includ-ing Disneyworld, Dollywood, and on Royal Caribbean Cruise

ships. Nationally, they have been on the Today Show and Good Morning America and have been honored to receive the Presidential Points of Light award. The show, starring a cast of 73 spry Senior performers, will feature high energy dances, songs, and humor. “They will honor the Stars of Broadway as well as the Stars of America - our men and women of the armed forces. Under the direction of Annette Cantrell Martin, the Anderson Senior Follies is the “Best Senior Theater in the Nation” and has been deemed by the National Senior Theater to be “in a class of its own”. Again, admis-sion is free. Plan to attend.

And for the younger performers, one of our favorite annual events is The Missoula Children’s Theatre production. This year, King Arthur’s Quest will be the attraction and we know our young actors will really love it! This is a fantastic oppor-tunity for kids K through 12th grade to participate in a musical production.

The show is cast, staged and performed all in one week! AUDITIONS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. April 11, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at the Fort Gordon Youth Services Gym, Building 45410. Students must be present through the entire audi-tion. Approximately 50 local students will be cast to appear in the show with the MCT Tour Actor/Directors. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play, but we do encourage all interested young performers to come out. Students wishing to audition should arrive by the scheduled starting time and plan to stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal for some cast members begins approximately 30 minutes after the auditions. Please note that all adults entering Fort Gordon must have some type of valid photo ID (state DL, etc.), and must have proof of insurance and vehicle registration in their possession.

This is a group audition. No advance preparation is neces-sary, but a SMILE never hurts. Participants should just be ready to come and have a good time!

Rehearsals will be conducted every day from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for selected performers. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role, as well as the scheduled performance. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the auditions. Cast members scheduled for the full 4 ½ hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack lunch, sup-per or snack.

The performance will be held on Saturday afternoon, April 16th at our Barton Field Special Events Stage. Participation in the show and workshop is FREE for all actors and backstage crew. Admission will also be free to the entire community since this year the show is part of Fort Gordon’s Month of the Military Child Celebration!

Well, that’s all the entertainment news for this month, but there’s more to come as the weather starts to warm. So make sure to stay in touch and, as always, we hope to see you soon at the theatre!

Steve WalpertInstallation Entertainment Director


A Consumer Awareness Tip from the Federal Trade Commission

Don’t respond to messages that ask for your personal or financial information, whether the message comes as an e-mail, a phone call, a text message, or as an advertise-ment. Don’t click on links in the message, or call phone numbers that are left on your answering machine, either. The individuals behind these messages could be part of a scam to obtain critical personal information that can be used against you. If you get a message and are concerned about your account status, call the number on your credit or debit card — or your statement — and check it out. If you have questions on any consumer awareness issue, please contact Army Community Service at (706) 791-7878.

Rachael Sosa Financial Readiness Specialist

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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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

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HOPE ScholarshipHelping Outstanding Pupils Educationally

HOW CAN HOPE HELP & WHO CAN APPLY?• Provides money to assist students with their educa-

tional costs of attending college in Georgia

• Available to Georgia residents who have demonstrat-ed academic achievement

• All dependent children of Military Personnel are eligible to apply for the Hope Scholarship. They do not have to be Georgia residents or have met resi-dency requirements to be eligible.

When Can I Apply?You have until the last day of classes or exams to submit your application in order to receive HOPE funds for that semester or quarter

How Do I Apply? Hard copy applications:

Georgia Student Finance Commission2082 E. Exchange PlaceTucker, GA 30084Phone: 1-800-505-4732

Apply online at www.gacollege411.org POC: Heather Howse, Child, Youth & School Services, School Liaison Services, (706) 791-7270

Youth CenterMardi Gras PartyMarch 4 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Youth Services Bldg. 45410 Event is FREE for all CYSS registered Youth Members DJ, food, and drinks provided

Wear your favorite costume and win a prize!Open to all Middle & High School CYSS MembersFor more information Contact Ms. Evelyn Guzman, YP Director at (706) 791-4446For FREE registration information call: (706) 791-4722

SCHOOL AGE CENTERThe Fort Gordon Before and After school program has openings for children in grades 1st -5th.

Transportation available to the following elementary schools:• Cedar Ridge • Grovetown• Deer Chase • Sue Reynolds • Tobacco Rd• Diamond Lake • Jamestown & Meadowbrook

Freedom Park students are walked by SAC Staff.

For registration info call (706) 791-4722.For programming info call (706) 791-7575/6500.Active duty, Retirees, Civilian and Contractor dependents are eligible.

Middle School & TeensSpring Break CampApril 4-8 Time: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. CAMP FEES APPLY For more information please contact Ms. Evelyn Guzman at (706) 791-4446

For FREE registration information contact (706) 791-7062

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MARCHPaddle and Ride Augusta Canal (12th)Paddle and Ride Savannah River (13th)Mountain Bike Ride at Mistletoe State Park (26th)

APRILTwin Bridges (Milledgeville, GA) Hiking (2nd)Paddle and Ride (9th)Overnight Hiking to Tallulah Gorge (15th-17th)Whitewater Rafting on Ocoee (23rd-24th)

MAYIntroduction to Outdoor Recreation (15th)Deep Sea Fishing in Savannah, GA (28th-29th)

JUNEWindsurfing at Pointes West Army Resort (4th)*Ocoee Whitewater (10th-11th)*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)

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)Zip Lining (15th)Zip Lining (16th)Paddle an d Ride (29th)

NOVEMBERHang Gliding (5th)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


CATERING HOURS:Available for catering seven (7) days a week

BOOKING HOURS:Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No appointment neededMon-Fri, after 5 p.m. hrs by appointmentSat & Sun: By appointment

LOCATION: Bldg 18402, 19th St., Ft. Gordon, GA 30905

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (706) 791-6780

FAX: (706) 793-7414

CATERER: Janice Ivey

Lunch Buffet Served DailyFeaturing Southern Cuisine

Monday: Soup / Chili / Salad Specials

Tuesday: Manager’s Special Buffet

Wednesday: Taco Salad, Beef or Chicken

Thursday: German Schnitzel Special

Friday: Hand Breaded Fish Fry

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

Lunch (luhnch) n., A meal eaten at midday or the food provided for a midday meal.

Lunch, the most informal and unassuming of meals, defies easy definition. A rela-tively late entry into the cycle of dining, it is most often attributed to 19th century Britain. In its contemporary American incarnation, lunch continues to incorporate many of the class-and gender-driven connotations of its nineteenth-century mani-festations. For one of the most enjoyable lunch in the area, visit Gordon’s Catering and Conference Center. We offer a variety of rooms for many different occasions celebrated at lunch time: birthdays, meetings, hail & farewells, and just good hot southern-style food. For light eaters, enjoy our salad bar, or the hot and cold sandwich line. From 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., you can dine on a variety of specialty foods and desserts.

Our professional staff has catered hundreds of wed-ding receptions, wedding anniversaries, and other type of special events over the years. We are a full service catering facility that can provide a variety of services for any type of special event. We can provide one simple service, or a multitude of services, which ever fits your need.

CREATIVE AND FLEXIBLE is the cornerstone of our suc-cess. Provide us with your needs and budgets, and we can make this a memorable event for you and your guests.

OUTDOOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS/FAMILY REUNIONS/PICNICS: Our experienced staff can provide profes-sional service and great quality food and beverages to any location in the area.

EQUIPMENT: State of the art audio visual equipment, to include cordless microphones, audio system for playing dinner music, and the best and most up to date catering equipment available.

FACILITY: Rooms that will accommodate from 50 to 550 seated guests, and up to 700 guests for cocktail type events. Two Grand Ball Rooms, with large dance floors, and recently renovated.


Please look for signs and brochures posted at our new information center in the clubhouse for all information regarding tournaments and events.

You can now book tee times via e-mail. Please e-mail Bill Fumai, Dallas Cooke or Valerie Villela:[email protected]@[email protected] remember tee times are taken four days inadvance.

Please note: All Saturday and Sunday morning tee times begin at 8 a.m.Starting times will be determined by weather. Please call ahead if you have any questions. Thank you!

Facebook:Gordon Lakes Golf Club now has a Facebook page. Please join us and receive your information on club events, tourna-ments, and contact information. The website iswww.facebook.com/gordonlakes.

Hook a Soldier on Golf Program: Gordon Lakes Golf Club begins it “Hook a Soldier on Golf” Program this March. The program takes place every Sat-urday morning starting Saturday, March 5, and provides you with a FREE hour golf lesson on the driving range at Gordon Lakes. The clinic is from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Our PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke, and the Gordon Lakes staff will be available on the range for complimentary golf lessons for all Active Duty and their families. Range balls and golf clubs will be provided, just show up!

Hook a Retiree on Golf Program:Gordon Lakes Golf Club begins it “Hook a Retiree on Golf Program” this March. The program is available every Wednesday morning starting Wednesday, March 2 thru September. This program offers a FREE hour golf lesson on the driving range at Gordon Lakes. The clinic will be from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Our PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke, and the Gordon Lakes staff will be available on the range for com-plimentary golf lessons for all retired service members and their spouses. Range balls and golf clubs will be provided by the staff of Gordon Lakes, just show up!

March Tournaments:March 13: Retired Military Golf Association (8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start)

March 18: Fisher House Golf Tournament (12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start)March 19: Spring Trifecta (8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start)March 22: Member Appreciation Day (12 p.m. Shotgun Start)

Mark your Calendars in April 2011 for these BIG Events:April 4 - 10: Masters Week April 7: Ping Demo Day on Driving Range (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) April 29: AUSA Golf Outing (12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start)

Masters® Week Tee Times:It’s getting closer! Gordon Lakes is now accepting tee times for Masters® Week! Don’t miss out on a great week of golf, tee times will fill up quickly: Book now! Masters® Week is April 4 to 11. Watch out for a special announce-ment regarding our 2011 Masters® Monday PGA Tour Star. Details TBA.

Reservations for 2011 Golf Tournaments:The time to set up your 2011 golf tournament events is now! Golf tournaments average 90 a year and Fridays and Saturdays go fast! Please contact Bill Fumai or Dal-las Cooke at (706) 791-2433 to set up your event today.

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

Hours of Operation (Weather Permitting): Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Friday-Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.To make a tee time, please call (706) 791-2433

Bogey’s Grill Hours:View the Menu on Let’s Eat (pages 14 and 15)Weekday our hours will be 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Weekends our hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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This Month at Gordon Lanes!( Monday’s March Madness: Mondays, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

$1.50 per game & $1.50 shoe rental

( St. Patrick’s Day Special: March 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 3 games of bowling & shoes only $7.50 per person

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

( Bowlopolis Birthday Parties: have your kid’s birthday party in our newly decorated party rooms!

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

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

We do all types of parties and will 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. We have a full line Snack Bar,Bar, Pro Shop & Arcade Games.We also offer 24-Number Bingo – Win up to $4,000!

Kegler’s CaféIf you haven’t eaten at Kegler’s Café lately, you’re missing out on great food at a fair price!

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

Kegler’s BarGreat atmosphere - friendly staff!If you haven’t been in Kegler’s Bar in a while, it’s time to come in with friends and unwind.

Salute to the Troops - Wrestle Mania XXVII:Sunday, April 3 @ 8 p.m.FREE @ Kegler’s Bar

Social Hour:Every Wednesday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Karaoke, light hors d’oeuvres and door prizes!

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.

Now accepting registration for Spring Horse Youth Camps – do your children need somewhere to go during Spring Break? Look no further! Camps are for 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)

Room rental is available for your next office meeting or team building exercise!

• Trail day use for privately owned horses Sunday –Saturday $10.00 per day, per horse with Coggins. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

•HilltopRidingStablewillbeclosedforallridingMay 1 & 2

•Noreservationsneededforopenridingonweekends.First come, first served. See our web site for riding times. Weekday pony rentals and guided trail rides @ 11:00 a.m. are with 24 hour reservations. All riders must arrive 40 minutes before ride time for sign in.

Hilltop Riding Stable is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.100% ID check with all Equine activities

Closed shoes are requiredfor all equine activity (no exception).

Recreational ShootingTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14Pistol and Rifle Range HoursSaturdays, March 5, 12, & 19: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Wednesday & Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.$9 per person, $4 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16.

Fishing Tournaments @ Butler ReservoirMarch 6 (Bass Tournament)March 20 (Crappie Tournament)Hours: Daylight - Noon Open 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.

Pheasant Hunt @ Training Area 23March 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.ALL participants must have a Hunter Education Certificate. Cost for this hunt is $60.00 FGSC members, $120.00 for non-members. For more information call Outdoor Recreation at (706) 791-5078/3317 or (706) 833-2834.

Archery TournamentTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14March 20 Open to the public, age 5 to adult. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies awarded in 12 classes. Registration begins at 10 a.m.; shooting begins at 11 a.m., no starts after 2 p.m. $15.00 per person, $7.50 FGSC members

Hunter Education Course @ Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC)March 9 & 10 (2-Night Course)March 16 (CD/Online Course)The 8-hour course is held at the EAMC 1st floor auditorium from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. The CD Course is 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the EAMC 1st floor auditorium. Hunters wishing to hunt on Fort Gordon must have a valid Hunter Safety Card. The CD training is available at www.beasafehunter.org. The course is free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration recommended at www.georgiawildlife.com

Voted by readers of Columbia County

Magazine as the best local place to ride!

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We accept the following items: •AluminumCans •Cardboard •Magazines •Newspaper •OfficePaper (both white and mixed) •PhoneBooks •Plastics •ScrapMetals (drop off only) •Wooden/MedalPallets

Year end files and old files in storage - call ahead for special pickup. Please call ahead for large amounts of Paper / Cardboard Pickup or drop off.

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

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

Escape forMasters® Week!

Capture some peace and quiet by escaping to 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!

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

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)

WOODWORTH LIBRARY CATALOG (GLIS)Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs, and more.March 9, 14 & 21

ARMY AUDIO eBOOKSLearn how to access and view electronic books and download audio-books. March 1, 10 & 28

HISTORY REFERENCE ONLINEDiscover the many features in this database of American and World History.March 2, 15 & 23

MilitaryOneSource & MyArmyOneSourceLearn what library resources can be accessed through these web portals and how you can have access. March 3, 22 & 29

EBSCOFind full-text information in magazines, journals, and scholarly publications. March 7, 16 & 30

HERITAGEQUEST ONLINEAn essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700’s March 8, 17, 24 & 31

Books for Buccaneers:a young pirate book clubAaargh... 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.This month: 8 March 2011

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

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

Read original fairy tales and fables; then compare them to the modern versions. Discuss the stories with the other parents while your toddlers play tea party 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.

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

MISCELL ANEOUS

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

FAMILY SERVICES

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 ................................................................................. 706-791-1142Army Community ServiceDarling Hall, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. ....................... 706-791-3579

SPORTS & FITNESS

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

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

Chef ReddBldg 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

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. ....................... 706-791-3912FYI Editorial ...................................................................................706-791-6234FYI Graphic Designer .................................................................. 706-791-2925Marketing Assistant ..................................................................... 706-791-6779Production Manager ..................................................................... 706-791-3218Webmaster / Videographer ........................................................ 706-791-7862

ADMINISTR ATION

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

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 18806, Chamberlain Ave. ................................................ 706-791-7881

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

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