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FeatureFebruary 2011 • www.fortgordon.com

Cover illustration by Nathan Hoeller

Love Hearts and Pie ChartsWhat is love, if not fun? Okay, it can mean a lot more, but we’re having fun with it in this numerical masterpiece! We’ve got facts and figures that will make you smile, giggle and blush. Happy Valentine’s Day from the FYI!

5 What She Said 7 Around Town Calendar 9 Customer Care Zone 10 Craft Corner

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Black History MonthIn the month of February, we celebrate the contributions made to our country by African Americans. But what are we celebrating? Robert Beaty discusses his perspective on the topic and weighs in on how we might better honor African Americans throughout the month, as well as the rest of the year.

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Leading From the FrontThe Sergeant Audie Murphy club, established in honor of the most decorated US combat Soldier of World War II, selects its members based on demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and overall general military knowledge. Fort Gordon’s Club president tells more about the honor of being a member of this select group.

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The Chinese New YearIt’s the year of the rabbit – though the animals change from year to year, the traditions don’t. In this article, we explore the symbolism that is inherent in Chinese celebrations as they welcome in a new year.


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It is the month of the heart; the month we give, and receive, and celebrate love. It is the month of romance and dinners, dancing and moonlight, sweet nothings and sweethearts. February is a veritable cornucopia of all things amoré and the FYI has jumped on the Valentine bandwagon! We offer a wonderful quick and easy recipe for a dinner for two on page 13; an abundance of rich and useful research on natural aphrodisiacs on page 34; and our main feature (Love Hearts and Pie Charts) will make you smile, giggle and scratch your head with its wealth of love-centric data.

February is also the month in which we honor the historical contributions made to our country by African Americans. The FYI explores why the observance exists, how it should be honored, and asks what is it exactly that we are celebrating? Although we cannot delve too deeply into this topic (the FYI is not the correct medium for polarizing discussions), I was happy to ask these question of a good friend and to print his answers in this issue. And that’s something to keep in mind when looking at the article on page 26: this is one man’s opinion. That said, it provides some insight into the wider issues surrounding cultural observances; namely, what are we doing wrong and what are we doing right? How can we continue to build bridges amongst people of all colors, races, and creed?

Moving on; we are so excited about this year’s Month of the Military Child 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”. We hope your child enjoys creating their cover! Check out page 8 for the full details.

And we have more homework for you: become our friend on Facebook! Just type in the link below and click the “add as friend” button. Hope to see you online!

Molly Swift Editor

FEBRUARY 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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ContributorsDallas 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

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9 – Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers - Abel Raises CainMorris Museum of Art • 6 p.m.

Abel Raises Cain is an unprecedented glimpse into the life and bizarre career of infamous underground media prankster, Alan Abel. Over the past half-century, Abel has made a name for himself with stunts that are just ridiculous enough to be believable, especially to a media that feeds on salacious, far-fetched stories. Alan’s daughter, Jenny, tells her firsthand account of what it was like growing up with this lovable but slightly demented prankster for a father. Produced and directed by Jenny Abel. (706) 724-7501

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7 – ASU Spring Film Series presents The Tillman StoryUniversity Hall, Room 170 • 7 p.m.

When Pat Tillman gave up his professional football career to join the Army Rangers in 2002, he became an instant symbol of patriotic fervor and unflinching duty. But the truth about Pat Tillman is far more complex, and ultimately far more heroic, than the caricature. And when the government tried to turn his death into propaganda, they took on the wrong family. From her home in Northern California, Pat’s mother, Dannie Tillman, led the family’s crusade to reveal the truth beneath the mythology of their son’s life and death. The Tillman Story resounds with emotion and insight, and goes beyond an indictment of the government to touch on themes as timeless as the notion of heroism itself. (706) 667-4428

25 – 27 – The Augusta Players Presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!Imperial Theatre • 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday

Join the Augusta Players as your favorite “Peanuts” characters take the stage in the Tony Award winning musical You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Based on the comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, the musical bounces tunefully through a day in the life of the inept but ever hopeful Charlie Brown and his gang. The lovable characters sing and dance their way through a series of vignettes that are both funny and thought provoking. This is a musical comedy that is sure to delight audiences of all ages!www.augustaplayers.org

10 - POPS! At the Bell - Music of Queen Spectacular Bell Auditorium • 7.30 p.m.

From Brent Havens, the creator of the spectacular “Music of Led Zeppelin,” comes the newest rock-symphonic celebration! Heightened by rock concert lighting and visual effects, and filling the stage with a 50-piece orchestra rock band, Vegas star Brody Dolyniuk recreates Freddie Mercury’s famous vocals. This show thrills with spot-on tributes to Queen’s biggest hits, including “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champions,” and more!

Call (706) 826-4705 or visit www.augustasymphony.orgfor more information.


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.


In December 2010, the Fort Gordon Garrison Commander, COL Glenn A. Kennedy II, conducted the first garrison quarterly Customer Service Award ceremony. All awardees were recognized for their exceptional service, given a certificate signed by COL Kennedy and a four-hour time-off award. Ten Family and MWR employees were recognized for their outstanding customer service.

When asked what the keys to providing exemplary customer service were, they all agreed on a few basic requirements. The most common ingredients cited were treating others (customers, co-workers, and subordinates) the way they want to be treated, and having a genuine and sincere desire to serve customers. Also, they noted that these basic requirements entailed liking to see others happy, possessing a desire to serve others, and enjoying their jobs. All agreed without these ingredients, providing good customer service would be impossible. Each award recipient did offer their own tips and secrets to their success. All agreed to share them with our readers.

Nathaniel (Nathan) Hoeller from Marketing puts himself in his customers’ shoes so he can empathize and understand how customers feel and what emotions they are experiencing. This understanding helps him better accommodate his customers’ needs and quickly resolve situations as they happen. Willie Jones (Technical Support Services) also believes that having a genuine willingness and ability to be flexible are essential to providing exceptional service. Willie often operates in highly fluid environments where changes are inevitable. Often acts of nature, additional mission requirements, or personal preferences require him to modify or redo his work.

For Randall (Todd) Dunaway (Management of Information Systems), it is placing customers’ needs above his own. Todd explained he often gets calls late in the day where waiting until the next day to repair a piece of equipment is not an option. William (Billy) Fumai (Gordon Lakes Golf Club) added taking care of customers is job number one and that begins when a customer enters a facility. He also stressed the importance of making it up to a customer when a product or service doesn’t meet their expectation.

Army Community Service awardees shared other ways to provide exceptional customer service. Renee Martinez (Soldier and Family Action Center) and Milton Singleton (Army Community Service) agreed that patience is an invaluable skill that goes a long way in providing great customer service. They stated some customers are frustrated, stressed out, and may not understand how certain programs operate. They feel it is important to let customers talk about their needs in order to get a complete understanding of the situation. Terri Ryan (Army Family Action Plan & Army Family Team Building) added it is also important to anticipate customer needs. Sometimes, a customer may not really know what they want, or they may not realize there is a product or service available to help them. For all three, the skill of active listening is critical to better serving their customers.

For Ofelia Espiritu (Non-Appropriated Funds Support Services) and Evelyn Guzman (Child, Youth, and School Services), having the right attitude and a genuine desire to serve others are important attributes. Ofelia summed up her attitude as one that is always willing to go the extra mile to help a customer. Her division provides a diverse array of products and services. For her, going the extra mile to match a customer with a product or service is part of her daily duties. Evelyn believes part of having the right attitude includes treating co-workers and subordinates with respect. Without treating others respectfully, unit cohesion or team development will not occur. She explained good customer service requires a teamwork approach.

Deborah Blodgett-Ryan (Fort Gordon Army Lodging) summed up her secret in one word – “smile”. Like a picture saying a thousand words, a simple smile conveys a lot to others. It says “I care”, “I understand”, and “I’m here for you”.

I couldn’t say it any simpler. Outstanding customer service is caring, understanding, and serving. Thanks and congratulations to all Customer Service Award recipients. You guys rock and may others follow the examples you have set.

Secrets of Successby Jeff Haskell






Spring Fest!

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS SHORT ARTICLE - The name has changed, but the fun is the same!

Last year we tried something new by hosting “Spring Fest” - it had theatrical plays, BOSS Talent Show, and array of art and crafts for all to enjoy. Ordinarily we

would celebrate the “Latino Fest” during this time. The new name is “Spring Fest” but it will have that hot Latino flavor that you have come accustomed to celebrating.

Check it out, Thursday is Cinco de Mayo and we are turning up the heat. Why go to a crowded restaurant, with no parking and who knows what else, when you can come to safe, clean, and fun atmosphere at Fort Gordon.?! The Carnival will be there for the kids, we will have plenty of hot Latino music and live entertainers, ethnic food and much, much, more.

The festival will start May 5 and go thru May 8. Keep your eye on the FYI as I will update you each and every month! Olé!

Jerry “Swami” SwainDFMWR Special Events Coordinator



Gordon Lakes Bunker Project Update by Dallas Greene

The Pine View Bunkers are currently being repaired, re-furbished and sanded. Just to update you as to where we are in the process, we have eliminated a bunker on Pine #1 fairway and added new drainage and sand to the two left fairway bunkers. We have refurbished, added new drainage and sand to the right greenside bunker. New drainage and sand has been added to the green side bunker on Pine #2.

On Pine #3 one fairway bunker has been eliminated. The three remaining fairway bunkers have been redone with new drainage and sand. The left greenside bunker has also been refurbished, and new drainage and sand added. The eliminated bunkers will become grassy knolls; this will help speed up play and improve drainage in those areas. On Pine #5, we have eliminated the first bunker on the left hand side and made it a grassy knoll. The remaining two fairway bunkers and green side bunker have new drainage and sand added.

On Pine #6, we have eliminated half of the left greenside bunker and the bunker behind the green. Both greenside bunkers have new drainage and sand. On Pine #7, we have added new sand and drainage to all fairway and greenside bunkers. We have eliminated one of the big bunkers in front of the green and made it into a grassy knoll. On Pine #8, we have eliminated the first two fairway bunker on the left hand side. They have become grassy knolls. Remaining bunkers have new sand and drainage. The construction crew is currently working on Pine #9. They will eliminate the first fairway bunker on the left hand side and add new sand and drainage to the remaining bunkers.

The Pine View Golf Course was completed over the Christ-mas holidays and the construction crew began work on the Island View Golf Course. Please bear with us as these upgrades continue. The course will be 18 holes only till March 30th.

We will continue to update you as the process continues.

Thank you!


Common Characteristics

• Isolation, fear of people, and fear of authority figures. • Difficulty with identity issues related to seeking constantly the approval of others. • Frightened by angry people and personal criticism. • Have become an alcoholic yourself, married one, or both. A variation would be the attraction to another compulsive personality such as a workaholic. The similarity is that neither is emotionally available to deal with overwhelming and unhealthy dependency needs. • Perpetually being the victim and seeing the world from the perspective of a victim. • An overdeveloped sense of responsibility. Concerned about the needs of others to the degree of neglecting your own wants and needs. This is a protective behavior for avoiding a good look at yourself and taking responsibility to identify and resolve your own personal difficulties. • Feelings of guilt associated with standing up for your rights. It is easier to give into the demands of others. • An addiction to excitement. Feeling a need to be on the edge, and risk-taking behaviors.

• A tendency to confuse feelings of love and pity. Attracted to people that you can rescue and take care of. • Avoidance of feelings related to traumatic childhood experiences. Unable to feel or express feelings because it is frightening and/or painful and overwhelming. Denial of feelings. • Low self-esteem. A tendency to judge yourself harshly and be perfectionistic and self-critical. • Strong dependency needs and terrified of abandonment. Will do almost anything to hold onto a relationship in order to avoid the fear and pain of abandonment. • Alcoholism is a family disease which often results in a family member taking on the characteristics of the disease even if they are not alcoholics (para-alcoholics). Dysfunctional relationships, denial, fearful, avoidance of feelings, poor coping, and poor problem solving, afraid that others will find out what you are really like, etc. • Tendency to react to things that happen versus taking control and not being victim to the behavior of others or situations created by others. • A chameleon. A tendency to be what others want you to be instead of being yourself. A lack of honesty with yourself and others.

Children of Alcoholics Week is a campaign to raise awareness of the many difficulties possibly faced by millions of children and adult children of alcohol dependent parents in the United States often living in confusion and isolation. Growing up with a problem drinker in the family can have a lasting effect on the family as a whole. The Fort Gordon Army Substance Abuse program wants all those who are being, or have been affected, to know that they are not alone and that help and understanding is available for them.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), Office of Applied Studies published The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report: Children Living with Substance-Dependent or Substance-Abusing Parents: 2002 to 2007 on April 16, 2009. According to their research, as shown below, the data indicates that more than one in ten children in the United States under the age of 18 were living in homes with a substance-dependent or substance-abusing parent.

Adult children of alcoholics can have characteristics in common as a result of being raised in an alcoholic home. Review the characteristics listed below. If you identify with these characteristics you might then want to seek appropriate sources of support to understand and resolve them. You will find many self-help books on this subject. Additionally, there may be therapy groups available in your area, Adult Children of Alcoholics 12-Step self-help community meetings, Alanon, or Alateen meetings, individual therapy, and group therapy facilitated by a therapist.

I grew up in a family in which alcoholism was present and understand fully the feelings of isolation and pain that can be experienced. But there is hope and healing available to those wishing to pursue it. It may not be easy, but it can be done. It has been said millions of times… You never have to be alone again.

If you or a loved one needs help, please visit one of the websites listed below or contact Michael Reed, Fort Gordon Army Substance Abuse Program Prevention Coordinator/EAP at (706) 791-5797.

http://adultchildren.orghttp://www.al-anon.alateen.org

• Combined data from 2002 to 2007 indicate that over 8.3 million children under 18 years of age (11.9%) lived with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol or an illicit drug during the past year.

• Of these, almost 7.3 million (10.3%) lived with a parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol, and about 2.1 million (3.0%) lived with a parent who was dependent on or abused illicit drugs.

• About 5.4 million children under 18 years of age lived with a father who met the criteria for past year substance dependence or abuse, and 3.4 million lived with a mother who met the criteria.

Children of Alcoholics Week[ 13-19 February 2011 ]

by Michael Reed


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The Chinese New Year, also referred to as the Spring Festival, remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The annual festival takes place in January or February and changes from year to year; it begins on the first day of the lunar month and ends on the 15th. The dates originally came about to create a time for relaxation after the fall harvest and are based on the lunar-solar Chinese calendar. During the holiday, loved ones get together for feasts and to honor their households, ancestors, and heavenly deities.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 is the year of the rabbit. The year will begin on February 3, 2011 and it will end on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is the fourth sign in the Chinese Zodiac. According to Chinese tradition, the rabbit brings a year of relaxation, calmness and negotiation. 2011 is thought to be a year to suppress issues; if you decide to go against the grain and force certain issues, your outcome will ultimately be unfavorable. To gain the greatest joy during the year, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Set goals for yourself to create a secure and peaceful lifestyle so you will be able to calmly handle any problems that may arise.

Traditions of the Chinese New Year:One of the most prominent traditions before the New Year is the cleaning of houses. Every family takes part in this practice in hopes of sweeping away all the ill-fortune there may have been in the family and to make way for wishful incoming good luck. Dust is customarily associated with something old, so cleaning houses and sweeping away the dust symbolizes bidding a farewell to the “old” and ushering in the “new”. For the same purpose, sweeping away cobwebs and dredging ditches are also common practices.

Decorating houses and posting couplets on doors is a common New Years tradition, as well. Since even numbers are associated with good luck in Chinese culture, the couplets are usually posted in pairs. Doors and windows are decorated with paper-cut outs and poems with the popular themes of happiness, wealth, longevity and happy marriages with more children. Paintings of the same themes are also displayed in houses on top of newly mounted wall paper. Some people also paint or cover their front doors in shades of red, which symbolizes luck.

The Eve of the New Year is carefully observed. The evening boasts a feast for supper which brings all family members together. One of the most popular courses at supper is jiaozi, which are dump-lings boiled in water. The literal Chinese meaning of “jiaozi” in Chinese is “sleep together and have sons” which is an old blessing for a family. Fish, spring rolls, and Nian Gao are traditional foods eaten during the festival. After the feast is over, families spend the evening playing cards, board games, and watching television programs dedicated to the occasion while keeping every light in the house on for the entire night. As the clock strikes midnight, the whole sky is lit up by fireworks.

On New Year’s Day, children greet their parents very early in the morning and receive their presents. The presents are normally cash wrapped up in red paper envelopes. The money is believed to bring good luck and ward off monsters; hence its name, “lucky money”. Then, families take part in going door to door and offering greetings, first to their relatives and then to their neighbors. This tradition offers a great opportunity for reconciliation and allows old grudges to be easily cast away. Attitudes of warmth and friendli-ness start off the New Year. Gifts are exchanged between friends and family for several days following New Year’s Day.


Spring Festival Taboos:Traditionally, there are many prohibited behaviors and activities associated with the New Year Festival, although many of the taboos are no longer believed and have been especially discarded by those living in urban populations and bigger cities. Whether you believe in old folklore or not, the Chinese culture takes every opportunity to heed any negative life experiences. A few examples include forbidding a woman from leaving her house on the first day of the New Year, since it is believed she will be plagued with bad luck for the entirety of the upcoming year. Also, sweeping on this day is not recommended as it is associated with sweeping away wealth. There are many taboos that encompass the New Year festival season as well. It is believed that parents should try to keep their children from crying as much as possible as the cry of a child is believed to bring bad luck to the family. Visiting a hospital during this period is thought to bring illness to the person for the duration of the year, so hospital visits are avoided except for in extreme cases.

Chinese Lantern Festival:The Chinese Lantern Festival takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month which is also the first night to see the full moon. The first lunar month is called Yuan month and the night was called Xiao in ancient times; therefore, the name Yuan Xiao Festival is also used. Although the exact origin of the Lantern Festival is unknown, it is certain that the festivities were created to celebrate and cultivate positive relationships between people, families, nature and the higher beings that were believed to be responsible for bringing or returning the light each year.

According to Chinese tradition, during the first full moon of the New Year, thousands of brightly colored lanterns should be hung for everyone to appreciate. Puzzles are placed on the lanterns

for children and adults to solve, an abundance of yuanxiao (rice balls) are eaten, and families are brought together for the joyous occasion. The Lantern Festival is considered the official close of the Chinese New Year festivities.

Dragon Dance:Traditionally, a dragon dance ends every Chinese New Year parade. The parades begin on New Year’s Day and continue for the next fifteen days. The parade, along with the Lantern Festival, close out the festivities of the New Year.

The dragon dance is one of the most anticipated events of the parade. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes wisdom, power, and wealth. The dance, when performed on New Year’s Day, is a very important aspect of Chinese culture since it is believed to scare away evil spirits and all the bad luck that surrounds them. The dance is compromised of around 12 performers who hold the dragon up on poles. The poles are raised and lowered as a means to make the dragon dance. The performers wind the dragon through the crowd to the sounds of horns, drums, and gongs. Customar-ily, kung fu performers, lion dancers, and acrobats perform along with the dragon dance and all the excitement ends with a burst of firecrackers!

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Almond: The almond has been a symbol of fertil-ity throughout the ages: The aroma is thought to induce passion in a female. Almonds are a versatile seed; try serving Marzipan (almond paste) in the shapes of fruits for a special after-

dinner treat.

Asparagus: Three courses of asparagus were served to 19th century bridegrooms due to its reputed aphrodisiac powers. Asparagus is delicious, regardless of whether it is actually effective as a love-boost, so grill up some but-tered spears, and sprinkle on a little sea salt

and get chomping!

Banana: we’ll skip the obvious and go straight to the science: some studies show the enzyme bromelain – contained within the banana - en-hances male performance.

Champagne: viewed as the “drink of love,” mod-erate quantities lower inhibitions and cause a warm glow in the body. Pair with some fresh fruit, such as peaches or strawberries, for a romantic end to a romantic evening.

Chocolate: contains both a sedative which re-laxes and lowers inhibitions, and a stimulant to increase activity and the desire for physical contact. Women don’t usually need a reason to eat chocolate – barring allergies, it is the most

popular item of choice amongst the fairer sex.

Ginger root: raw, cooked or crystallized, ginger is a stimulant to the circulatory system. Perhaps a stir-fry with freshly grated ginger will result in something spicy later!

Honey: True romance. According to the site gourmetsleuth.com, many medicines in Egyptian times were based on honey including cures for sterility and impotence. Medieval seducers plied their partners with Mead, a fermented drink made from honey, and lovers on their

Honeymoon drank mead as it was thought to “sweeten” the marriage.

Lavender: In 1998 and 2006, studies by Alan Hirsch of The Smell & Taste Treatment Research Foundation, revealed that men were most aroused (40% more blood flow) by the smell of lavender. As an essential oil, the lavender aroma can be quite subtle and yet will linger

when heated up a few hours before a romantic evening indoors.

Oysters: Some oysters repeatedly change their sex from male to female and back, giving rise to claims that the oyster lets one experience the masculine and feminine sides of love. Whatever, they are delicious! Bake them wrapped in bacon

and sprinkled with salt, pepper and paprika.

Vanilla: The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust. According to the Australian Orchid Society, “Old Totonac lore has it that Xanat, the young daughter of the Mexican fertility god-dess, loved a Totonac youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed

herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness.”

Many moons ago, in the time of Greek gods and goddesses, love was personified in the form of the lovely Aphrodite. Aphrodite was the Olympian goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and procreation. She was said to be astonishingly beautiful and was usually attended by the winged god, Eros. Above all, she “excited passion in the hearts of gods and men, and by this power ruled over all the living creation.” No wonder then, that the agents of desire – aphrodisiacs – are named for this frequently naked beauty!

Passion and desire are emotions with strong links to another vital need – consumption. After all, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so what better target for Aphrodite?

Navigating these sensual culinary wonders aren’t as straight forward as you might think. Not all aphrodisiacs are to be consumed literally; though scientific tests have demonstrated that some aromas can cause a greater effect on the body than the actual ingestion of foods, most writings on the subject are little more than unscientific compilations of traditional or folkloric material. So here’s a breakdown of those you feast on and those you don’t.


The wedding industry generates a cool 70+ billion dollars each year – that is what weddings make in terms of pur-chased or rented attire, accessories, locations and food, etc. While that may seem a lot, consider this: the aver-age amount spent on a traditional American wedding is $22,000. What that figure indicates is that weddings are not only seen as an opportunity to spend, spend, spend, but that the memory of the wedding day itself is consid-ered a worthy investment. People are ready and willing to invest in special moments of celebration.

February is National Wedding Month, according to the National Association of Bridal Consultants, and all eyes are on the thousands of soon-to-be brides and grooms.

By Molly Swift and Ashlie Crabtree

The happiest day of your life is also supposed to be the most perfect day, in every way – from the way the bride wears her hair, to the music selected for the first dance, all the way through to the honeymoon; nothing should stand in the way of pure bliss. National Wedding Month has been selected as a month in which all of the subject matter experts (SME’s) pull together to showcase their services and products in an effort to make the planning of the wedding a less stressful occasion. Not everyone can afford to hire their own wedding planner, and there is certainly a plethora of resources available online, but that personal touch is something that virtually all brides (and some grooms) desire for their special day.



Wedding Cost Statistics:

• $22,000istheaverageamount spent on a traditional American wedding

• Atotalof$72billionisspenton weddings annually in the U.S. • $19billionisspentbuyingpresents at wedding gift registries

• Theaverageamountspentona bridal gown is $800

• David’sBridalaccountsfor20% of all bridal-gown sales, and that percentage is increasing

• Theaverageringcosts$2,000

Wedding Costs by Category:

• Reception28.3%• Consultant15.0%(ifhired)• WeddingRings11.5%• Photography/Video6.6%• BridalGown6.1%• Music5.2%• Flowers4.6%• Bridalattendants’apparel4.5%• Rehearsaldinner4.2%• Men’sformalwear3.2%• Invitations2.8%• Attendants’gifts2.1%• Motherofthebrideapparel1.7%• Bride’sveil1.6%• Clergyandceremonyfees1.2%• Limousine0.9%• Groom’sattire0.8%

* Data from the Association of Bridal Consultants

Trolling through the internet can yield some helpful tips, such as a wedding checklist that you can download or print out, or even just access online after you register with the site. Regardless of how you are planning your wedding, it is advisable to create your own wedding binder early in the process, in which you can keep the wealth of information you will acquire. Even just a plain three-ring binder will do, a few page protectors and dividers to keep your different sections separate. Your checklist should be at the very front of your binder.

This organic organizational aid will assist you in making decisions, big and small, and can be a lifesaver when it comes time to involve others. Providing another person with a hard copy of your bridal hopes and dreams can prevent many lengthy discussions, unwanted or unsolicited advice, and can help others to visualize your day in your way.

Fort Gordon’s Department of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is able to assist in the wedding process; the installation boasts areas of outstanding natural beauty that lend themselves as the perfect setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, or the ideal location for a wedding reception, banquet or breakfast. Gordon’s Confer-ence and Catering Center offers guidance on how to plan your event from the first stages, through to the actual day.

Our conference centers here on Fort Gordon are perfect for weddings. Both the Leit-nerLakeandPointesWestlocationsare4000squarefeetandcanaccommodateupto 120 people, making them ideal for small weddings. The grounds are landscaped and the interior has been professionally designed, setting a classic yet relaxed at-mosphere both inside and out. The exterior has log siding with total front and rear glass for the ultimate views of surrounding lakes. Spacious back patios have endless views of the lake and have been outfitted with furniture that accommodates a tranquil outside setting. Full industrial kitchens are available for use, as well as restrooms. The kitchens each have several under-counter refrigerators and freezers, in addition totwofull-sizerefrigeratorsandfreezers.Theyalsoeachofferanindustrialstove/oven/grill,aswellaswarmersandtoasters.Thekitchenareasalsoboastanautomaticdishwasher and three compartment sinks and several prep tables.

Both locations make it easy for guests to find a place to stay as well. Pointes West has several accommodations to meet the needs of your guests. There are quaint cabins and cottages on the lake and near the facility, thereby making it easy to get to a bed after an eventful day Pointes West is also ideal for the wedding party. Just stay the night before and take the short drive to the conference center after getting ready.LeitnerLakehasavailable24armytravelcampswithfullhookupandacomfortstation complete with a bath house and washer and dryer.

The gorgeous natural landscapes make the perfect backdrop for wedding photos. You can even have your ceremony on the beach at Pointes West and then a beauti-ful reception indoors. Want a romantic and unique place to say your vows, or take breathtaking photos on the water? Try out the docks! Whatever you imagine for your perfect day, we can make it happen at the perfect location.




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Susanna Joyner DirectorWoodworth Consolidated Library

Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2009Rated: PGDirector: Wes Anderson

“What the cuss?” The creative cuss here is an excellent modern stop-motion adaptation of the Roald Dahl children’s novel of the same name. Those familiar with Dahl’s work (James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, etc.) will appreciate the subtle humor, quirky characters, and undercurrent of more serious themes in this excellent animated version. Character voices are delivered by pros George Clooney and Meryl Streep along with acerbic and droll favorites Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. A surprising and enjoyable film for all.

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

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)ClickonRead or Listen to a Book5) Pick from any of the listed programs and enjoy!





Here’s the odd thing about magazine deadlines and opening nights—they don’t always jive. Sometimes that makes for a bit of a time-warp factor when I’m writing this column…

A perfect example is what’s happening in the production life of our next show, Anything Goes, an American musical theatre icon with fantastic score by the legendary Cole Porter, opening February 25th at the Dinner Theatre. Since you are reading this just a couple of weeks before opening night, you might expect to read something like… “Things are going great with our next musical comedy production. Featuring some of the best talent in town, rehearsals are going late into the night, while the cast has been hard at work developing their characters, learning lines, music, and the challenging choreography, under the able tutelage of choreographers Tammy Westafer, Peter Powlus and Betty Walpert. Our Musical Director, Les Reagan is now putting the finishing touches on the score with our incredible ten - piece orchestra. And Stage Manager Gail Fitzpatrick, Set De-signer Dan Posey, Costume Coordinator Victoria Schehl, plus Prop Manager Sue Lingenfelter are finishing the remaining touches… all in preparation for a fantastic opening night!”

Alas, that is not the case. Of course it will be by the time the ink hits paper in the February FYI, but at the moment I’m writing this article at a Borders in Charleston on December 27. Sitting here in the sun at an outdoor table with my laptop, sipping a cup of coffee, watching hundreds of shoppers exchanging a wide variety of gifts, I now ponder what’s to come when I return to work next week — but am also reviewing the notes of what was already accomplished before we could even begin to think about starting rehearsals on January 4th of the new decade.

The first step, taken about a year ago, was to select a show and obtain performance rights to that production. To make that happen, many, many shows have to be read and researched, and a lot of factors considered; royalties, the size of the cast, available talent in the local pool (considering shows being offered by other local theatre companies), audience appeal, the technical requirements (for set, lights, costumes, props, etc.), size of orchestra and avail-able musicians, budgets, and much more.

Next, a production staff must be assembled. We are very fortunate to have such a talented group of folks on our award-winning Produc-tion Staff. Les Reagan, our super Musical Director, will return once again to helm the preparation of all choral and orchestral work. Les has a real gift for bringing out the nuances in a score and making everything musical shine under the lights. On the subject of dance, I could not ask for three better choreographers than Tammy Westafer, Betty Walpert and Peter Powlus—all known for their outstanding work at local theatres and beyond. It takes real creativity and profes-sionalism to blend the dancers with non-dancers into eye-popping production numbers. But these folks are the experts, and audiences can expect something special from them. Of course, Fort Gordon is known for its fantastic stage settings, and our set and lighting designer Dan Posey promises this show will be no exception (we’re building a cruise ship on the stage!). Add to the mix our veteran Stage Manger, Gail Fitzpatrick (the super-glue that helps us hold everything together and keep things organized), plus top notch Prop Manger Sue Lingenfelter, who never settles for anything less than the ‘perfect’ stage prop, the world’s best Box Office Manager, Lee Thomas, an unbeatable Marketing Staff under the leadership of Kim Lyons, and… we’re ready to begin!

Once the staff has their marching orders, they begin to develop the re-quirements for their areas of respon-sibility. That includes auditions (held in December, yielding an absolutely fantastic cast!), finding the best mu-sicians, costumes, props, plus meal planning (it’s a dinner theatre after all), then developing and executing a marketing plan, budgets from all departments, and more.

Next: a succession of production meetings where the staff brings their ideas to the table. First with Dan to talk about style, movement patterns, and scene changes; this is necessary so the choreographers and I will know our terrain—so we can visualize how we will stage the scenes and musical numbers. In our meeting last week, Dan came up with a great idea to speed up several critical scene changes by raising scenic backdrops from a slot in the stage floor. His work will continue throughout until the show opens at the end of what’s called ‘hell-week’, where all tech-nical aspects of the show merge with the acting, music and dance.

Then more meetings involving our choreographers, musical director, and stage manager, where we map out the performance/rehearsal requirements and develop our production plan. In these meetings, we break the show down into its smallest components, weigh these against time requirements, schedules of the cast, crew and staff and come up with a rehearsal schedule. To make it all happen in six weeks, we have to hold simultaneous dance, staging and music rehearsals. Considering a cast of 30 actors, and orchestra of ten, 30+ musical numbers and segments, and a 100+ page script, this can be a daunting task. Three days before Christmas, the staff and I met for three hours to develop a schedule - for the first two weeks!

Then come six weeks of rehearsals where we build the show song by song, and scene by scene. The average volunteer cast mem-ber puts in 15-20 hrs per week at the theatre and more at home learning lines and music. Add to that the hundreds of hours put in by backstage crew members and it’s pretty amazing! It’s a real commitment, but it is their passion as well.

I could go on, but the sun has shifted, so I’m now in the shade and my fingers are getting a bit numb from the cold, and I have written well beyond the 800 words my editor-friend Molly generously allows this column. Besides, I think you have the idea. Most folks don’t realize just how much work goes into putting a show up on the stage. It takes lots of dedicated folks and thousands of volunteer hours to make it all happen. But it is an exciting journey, and we hope you’ll come join us at our final port of call — opening night at the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre!

Steve WalpertInstallation Entertainment Director



How would you even know if you are a victim? If an identity thief is opening credit accounts in your name, these accounts are likely to show up on your credit report. To find out, order a copy of yours. Go towww.annualcreditreport.com for your free reports! Once you get your reports, review them carefully. Look for inquiries from companies you have not contacted, accounts you did not open, and debts on your accounts that you cannot explain. Check the information, like your Social Security number, address(es), name or initials, and employers to see if they are correct. If you find fraudulent or inaccurate information, get it removed. Continue to check your credit reports periodically, especially for the first year after you discover the identity theft, to make sure no new fraudulent activity has occurred. Stay alert for other signs of identity theft, like:

• Failing to receive bills or other mail. Follow up with creditors if your bills do not arrive on time. A missing bill could mean an identity thief has taken over your account and changed your billing address to cover his tracks.

• Receiving credit cards that you did not apply for.

• Being denied credit or being offered less favorable credit terms, like a high interest rate, for no apparent reason.

• Getting calls or letters from debt collectors or businesses about merchandise or services you did not buy.

What should you do if your personal information has been lost or stolen?If you have lost personal information or identification, or if it has been stolen from you, taking certain steps quickly can minimize the potential for identity theft.

• Financial accounts: Close accounts, like credit cards and bank accounts, immediately. When you open new accounts, place passwords on them. Avoid using your mother's maiden name, your birth date, the last four digits of your Social Security number or your phone number, or a series of consecutive numbers.

• Social Security number: Call the toll-free fraud number of any of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies and place an initial fraud alert on your credit reports. An alert can help stop someone from opening new credit accounts in your name.

• Driver's license/other government issued identification: Contact the agency that issued the license or other identification document. Follow its procedures to cancel the document and to get a replacement. Ask the agency to flag your file so that no one else can get a license or any other identification document from them in your name.

Once you have taken these precautions, watch for signs that your informa-tion is being misused. If your information has been misused, file a report about the theft with the police, and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, as well. If another crime was committed - for example, if your purse or wallet was stolen or your house or car was broken into - report it to the police immediately.

Nothing can guarantee that you will not become a victim, but early detection and quick reaction can certainly lessen the time, cost, and energy it takes to right the wrong that has been done to you.

Sources:www.usdoj.gov, www.consumer.gov, www.rce.rutgers.edu, Money Magazine

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a non-profit, private organization that provides emergency financial assistance through interest-free loans or grant administered by Army Community Service Counselors. This year’s annual campaign is from March 1 through May 16. During the campaign, the AER staff strives to ensure that service members are aware of AER and its programs and to solicit donations from active duty Soldiers and retirees. The Fort Gordon AER 2010 Campaign collected $165,584.60. In the past 12 months, Fort Gordon AER staff disbursed $974,870.58 in loans and grants to 1173 service members, retirees and family members. This year’s campaign goal will be $167,000 due to continuing and growing need of AER assistance as a result of our constantly changing military missions, and the economic challenges facing everyone. AER donations are essential to promote the continued success of assisting service members in time of emergencies and crisis.

AER can assist active duty Soldiers and retirees, single or married, and their dependents as well as surviving spouses and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they have retired. Army National Guard and Reservists and their dependents are also eligible if they are on active duty for more than 30 days. Members of other services may apply for financial assistance at the Fort Gordon AER office. The AER counselors will contact the emergency relief agency for that service and obtain approval for assistance. Project Officers will be responsible for publicizing the AER campaign throughout their unit and ensuring each soldier has an opportunity to contribute. For more information contact Jolane “Jo” Williams at 791-8685 or email: [email protected].

“IT TAKES TEAMWORK TO MAKE THE DREAM WORK”

Submitted by Rachael Sosa, Personal Financial Readiness Specialist, ACS

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

Auditorium and the Convocation Center.Call for more details.

Buy your MilitaryPromotional Tickets Now!

New 2010 - 2011Disney Military Salute.

Call Aladdin Travel@ (706) 771-0089 for details.

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

Closed on all major and government holidays.


FAMILY CHILD CARE Being a provider is the perfect career choice for a per-son who can maintain a happy home-away-from- home atmosphere for children who cannot be with their parents during the day.

An FCC Provider can earn an income while staying at home with their children and create social experiences for your own children.

Family Child Care helps Soldiers complete their mission by providing quality, reliable child care.

If you are interested in becoming a FCC Provider please contact the FCC office at (706) 791-4440/3993 for the upcoming February 11 – 23 certification training.

The Fort Gordon CYSS Youth Center would like to invite you to our Annual Fashion Show & Friends Celebration Party In partnership with our local PX

When: Friday, February 11

Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Dance starts at 8 p.m.

Where: Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center

Who: All members and their Families

Cost: FREE

For information please call (706) 791-4446/7575For FREE registration information call (706) 791-4722


JANUARYGatlinburg Ski Trip (14-18)

FEBRUARYGatlinburg Ski Trip (18-20)

MARCHPaddle and Ride (13th)Paddle and Ride (14th)Mountain Bike Ride (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)*Nantahala Whitewater (10th-11th)*Must be 60 Ibs or more and must be 9 or older to participate.

JULYU.S. National Whitewater Center (2nd)Ocoee 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

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Black History Month CelebrationEvery Tuesday is a Soul Food Buffet: for menu, check outLet’sEatonpages38&39

February is National Wedding Month.Every patron that books a wedding in February will receive a free wedding planning guide.Pointes West and Leitner Lake Conference Centers - Ideal for any type of event: weddings, family reunions, off site conference and unit partiesFMWR: providing the best service members with the best equipment and facilities

Planning a Conference?The best place to hold an off-site conference is Gor-don’s Conference and Catering Center. The facility boasts various room sizes to accommodate any event. Your event will be enhanced with state of the art audio visual equipment, comfortable seating, beautiful décor, first class service and quality food. Call Janice Ivey @ (706)791-6780or(706)791-2205.Affordable prices and a flexible approach to meet your every need.

Reserve a room for any luncheon eventHail & Farewells, birthdays, retirements, or just social gatherings with co-workers or friends.

Monday: Italian favorites with southern cuisine

Tuesday: Manager’s special

Wednesday: Taco salad and featured sandwich

Thursday: German schnitzel, home fries, cabbage

Friday: Hand breaded fish with homemade coleslaw

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

Buffet served every day, $7.50. Includes a variety of home cooked meals, soups and salad bar, desert bar, cornbread and rolls, and soft serve ice cream.

Chances To Win:

Joins us for lunch on Tuesday the 15th and enter to win a special prize to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Every Monday in February - register to win a set of luggage. Just put your receipt with name and phone number in the prize box. A lucky winner will be selectedonFebruary26.

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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 make 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 morning tee times begin at 8:30 a.m.Sundays will be tee times starting at 8:30 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, tournaments, and contact information. The website is www.facebook.com/gordonlakes. Click “Link” on Gordon Lakes Golf Course. If you have any questions, please call the golf shop.

Pro Shop Merchandise- Be on the lookout for new arrivals in the pro shop. The Nike apparel will be available this February. Great items from Titleist, Footjoy and Ping com-ing this spring. Stop by the pro shop and check it out!

February TournamentsFebruary 13: RetiredMilitary Golf Association – 9 a.m.shotgun start - regular playFebruary28:ClambakersGolfOuting-9:30a.m.shotgunstart.

Mark your Calendars for these BIG Events

• March 18: Fisher House Golf Outing (12:30 p.m. shotgun)

• March19:SpringTriFecta(8:30a.m.shotgun)

• March 22: Membership Appreciation Day tournament (1 p.m. shotgun)

• March28:MediaDay/TournamentsAppreciationDay Golf Scramble (10 a.m. shotgun)

• April 22: AUSA Golf Outing (12:30 p.m. shotgun)

Membership Specials: Now thru March 1!Families may join at Single Golf membership Pricing! A $350 savings! This will give Military Families, with kids and

spouses, playing golf. Soldiers will be able to afford Family Memberships more now, and it will give them a chance to play golf together as families, Military families enjoying golf together! Plus they will receive the discounted member-ship pricing on range balls, cart rides, and merchandise! Members will enjoy great discounts on green fees, cart fees, tournament entry fees, merchandise, range balls and making tee times. Enjoy the latest technology with our GPS UpLink system. It gives you exact yardage to the pin, hole by hole playing tips and you can order food and beverages anywhere on the course.

Specials till March 1: WE WANT YOU! Come join the elite group of members of the only 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. design in Augusta that is open to the public! Gordon Lakes Golf Club Members that refer a new member will receive a complimentary GLGC golf shirt!

Masters Week Tee TimesWe are now accepting tee times for Masters Week! Book NOW! Tee Times will fill up quickly. Masters Week is April 3 thru 10. Don’t miss out on a great week of golf. We are accepting tee times for Masters 2011 - pay attention to a special announcement for our 2011 Masters Monday PGA Tour Star… TBA

Reservations for 2011 Golf TournamentsThe time to set up your 2011 golf tournament events is now! Golf tournamentsaverage90ayearandFridaysand Saturdays go fast! Please contact Bill Fumai or Dal-lasCookeat(706)791-2433tosetupyoureventtoday.

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

Gordon Lakes Golf Club Hours of Operation:Weather Permitting Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Friday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Tomakeateetime,pleasecall(706)791-2433

Bogey’s Grill Hours:View the Menu on Let’s Eat (pages 38 and 39)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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GORDON LANES BOWLING CENTER

This Month at Gordon Lanes!( A Sweetheart of a deal! February 14, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. $1.50 per game, $1.50 shoe rental

( Monday Madness Family Time Special – $34.00 8 games of bowling, 4 pairs rental shoes, Large one topping pizza and a pitcher of soda OR $1.50 per game, $1.50 shoe rental

( 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 Manager2011 is here, so get your friends togetherand plan on having 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 -150We have a full line Snack Bar,Bar, Pro Shop & Arcade Games.We also offer 24-Number Bingo – Win up to $4,000!

Kegler’s CaféGreat food at a fair price!Proven fact: We have the best burger on Fort Gordon

Kegler’s BarSuper Bowl Sunday – Come watch the game!February 6th, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.18 TVs! See all the action!The number #1 place on Fort Gordon to enjoy the game!Light refreshments and door prizes.

Social Hour Every Wednesday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Karaoke, Light hors d’oe uvres and door prizes!Great 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.

Elvis - Live!February14-ValentinesDayTwoGreatShows:6p.m.-8p.m.&8p.m.-10p.m.FREE @ Kegler’s Bar

Open till 2 a.m. Friday & Saturday Nights.


Come out to beautiful Hilltop Riding Stable and enjoy miles of idyllic riding trails, first-class instruction and much, much more! Our award winning facility offers hours of fun and sport for all the family!

• Family Fun Day! February 9th Child pays full price and parent pays half price for trail

rides at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. (Ages 7 and up)

• Registration is now open for spring and summer Youth Horse Camps! Camps cater to youth ages 7 - 13. Please call our office for dates and for more information.

• Trail Day Use for privately owned horses. Wednesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $10 per day, per horse. Trailer parking, wash rack, large riding arena, play

grounds, picnic areas. Coggins and shot records required for a day pass. All riders of privately owned horses must wear a helmet if under 18 years of age.

• Make your reservations now for birthday parties, Family and Unit functions!

• Gift Certificates are available for all equine activities.

Hilltop Riding Stable is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.Closed shoes are required

for all equine activity (no exception).

Recreational ShootingTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14Pistol and Rifle Range HoursSaturdays, February 5 & 26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Wednesday & Thursdays: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.$9 per person, $4 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16.

Youth Pheasant Hunt @ Training Area 23February 12Open to youth ages 10 to 15 years of age. ALL participants must have a Hunter Education Certificate. We are accepting no more than 25 participants that must be pre-registered no later than February 10. For more information call Outdoor Recreation at(706) 791-5078/3317 or (706) 833-2834.

BMG Machine Gun “Fun Shoot” at Range 16February 1910 a.m. – 5 p.m.Come out and see vintage WWI to modern .50 caliber machine guns and automatic firearms. Participants must pre-register with Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation. Open to registered class III automatic firearms owners. Open to all ID cardholders and their guests for viewing

3-D Archery TournamentTactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex / Range 14February 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

Iron Man Shooting CompetitionFebruary 26 & 27 The Iron Man Competition will consist of Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clay events. For more information please contact David McCoy at(706) 791-5078.

Bass Tournament at Butler ReservoirFebruary 27 Daylight-NoonOpen to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a FG fishing license guest permit (available at registration). $20.00 per person, $10.00 FGSC members with a $5.00 Big Fish Pot, $100.00 awarded to first place; $50.00 to second place.


The best time to come see Pointes West is now!

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

new Conference Center! Call for more information!

Want the beach without the drive?Head out to Pointes West Army Resort!

Beautiful sandy beaches, picnic sites, log cabins, hiking trails, camping grounds,

playgrounds, boating and fishing!

SEASONAL HOURS/RESERVATIONS(706) 541-1057




WOODWORTH LIBRARY

LIBRARY CLASSESFREE training Sessions will include demonstrations, question and answer periods, handouts for ready reference, and if desired, some one-on-one training. 30-minute sessions will be offered for quick learning. Extended periods can be arranged. Class size is limited to 12 people.First Come, First Served! Come in or call to sign up at the circulation or reference desk 706-791-2449

WOODWORTH LIBRARY CATALOG (GLIS)Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs, and more.February 7, 16 & 24

TUMBLEBOOKSE-books for kids! Read, listen, play games. Ages 4-12. February 1 & 22

HISTORY REFERENCE ONLINEDiscover the many features in this database of American and World History. February 2, 8 & 17

AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTERContains info about domestic and imported vehicles from 1945 to present with drawings and step-by-step photographs, enhanced wiring diagrams and much more. February 3, 14 & 23

EBSCOFind full-text information in magazines, journals, and scholarly publications. February 19 & 28

HERITAGEQUEST ONLINELearn about the library resource you can use to get help with all math, science, social studies and English subjects-from elementary to advanced levels. Work one-to-one in a secure classroom and everything is anonymous. February 9 & 15

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

Books for Buccaneers:a young pirate book club

Aaargh... attention all ye mates and matrons,the Woodworth Consolidated Library presents the first ever

Young Pirate Book Club!Parents come read your favorite pirate treasures and let the

lads and lasses play buccaneer.Books for Buccaneers meet at 1:00 p.m.

the first Tuesday of every month.This month: Tue, 1 February 2011

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

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


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NEED TO KNOW DIRECTORY

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. ................................................ 706-791-7832

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


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