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By Zack Shelby,NSASP Public Affairsand StaceyScarabello, MWR

Dahlgren and IndianHead celebrated the holi-day season with tree light-ing ceremonies Dec. 4 and 5respectively. More than 350participants enjoyed the fes-tivities’ kick off at Dahlgren,which started with carolerssinging around the tree as itwas being lit.

Capt. Mary Feinberg, Na-val Support Activity SouthPotomac commanding offi-cer, asked Dahlgren youth ifthey were ready to see Santato which they respondedwith a resounding “yeah!”

“Awesome,” Feinbergsaid as she welcomed theDahlgren Kid’s Choir whowould sing a collection ofsongs during the event start-ing with “Jingle Bells.”

Feinberg complimentedthe choir on their perfor-mance and thanked Lt.Cmdr. Randy Gibson, NSASPChaplain, and Alice Stanton,MWR Events Director, alongwith other Morale, Welfareand Recreation personnelfor their help in making theevent a success.

“I can’t think of a betterway to get into the Christ-

mas spirit than with Christ-mas carols,” Feinberg said.She then invited all theyouth up to the podium andsurrounding area with herto help light the tree. Thenthe choir led everyone inthe singing of “Rudolph theRed-Nosed Reindeer.”

Feinberg closed her re-marks by stating that shehas enjoyed getting to knowthe community over her five

months in command here.“I’ve enjoyed sharing in

the great events we offer forour residents and employees,this being just one of them,”Feinberg said of her first treelighting ceremony. “We hopetomake 2015 even better thanthis year. Thank you for mak-ingme feel so special andwel-comed and for making thisevent so awesome.”

To close out the cere-

mony, she asked attendeesto let everyone know howmuch Christmas spirit theyhave by ringing their jinglebells in advance of the choirsinging “WeWish you aMer-ry Christmas.”

After the singing com-menced, Santa made hisway to the traffic circle atCaffee and Sampson Roads,much to the delight of chil-dren and adults alike.

After the tree-lighting, thecrowd walked a short ways toMWR’s Winter Wonderlandfestivities. The Parade Fieldcame to life as SamanthaRob-erts, 2014 King George FallFestival Queen, opened upthe iceless skating rink withthe first skate of the night.Santa took pictures with all ofthe children and took note oftheirChristmaswish lists. TheUSO held its annual Fish forGifts event for Military fami-lies. Some children took partin games as other followedthe lighted path to the YouthActivities Center for holidaycrafts. Despite the winteryweather, all participants en-joyed the skating fun accom-panied by hot chocolate andcookies!

One evening later, over60 attendees at NSF In-dian Head participated ina tree-lighting ceremony.Command staff from NSASPthanked MWR staff for all oftheir hard work organizingthe event. Once again, San-ta delighted children andposed for photos.

Indian Head’s own Win-ter Wonderland is scheduledfor Saturday, Dec. 13, from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gym.

Tree lighting ceremonies spark holiday spirit

U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby

The Dahlgren Kid’s Choir bellow out Christmas carols such as “JingleBells,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “We Wish you a Merry Christ-mas,” during the tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 at Dahlgren.

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By Mass Communi-cation Specialist 2ndClass Diana Quinlan,Navy Public AffairsSupport ElementWest DetachmentHawaii

On the afternoon of Dec.7, four of the nine remainingUSS Arizona survivors of thePearl Harbor attack - JohnAnderson, Lauren Bruner,Louis Conter and DonaldStratton - arrived to USS Ari-zonaMemorial for their finalreunion.

This historic eventmarked the end of an era forthe USS Arizona survivors,all aged in their 90s, whohave announced that thiswas the final, official gather-ing of the USS Arizona Re-union Association.

Despite the official an-nouncement, the men stillplan to get together, regard-less of the location.

“I don’t think this is go-ing to be our last [meeting],”said Louis Conter, 93. “Westill have time to go, so I

think we’ll be back out hereno matter whether the restof the crowd can make it ornot.”

While at the memorial,the survivors poured a “finaltoast” to their shipmates,drinking from originalchampagne glasses from theUSS Arizona. They shared abottle of wine - a gift fromPresident Gerald Ford tothe association presentedin 1975. According to survi-vors, this final salute sym-bolized the brotherhoodand sacrifice of the day ofthe attack on Pearl Harbor73 years ago.

After the toast, the sur-vivors handed one of theglasses to a team of Navyand National Park Servicedivers who placed it at thebase of the Arizona’s gunturret four. Gun turret fourserves as the final restingplace for survivors of the at-tack who wish to have theirashes placed at their formerbattle station. Since 1980, 38Arizona survivors have beenreunited with their fellow

shipmates on the ship.“The good Lord saved

just a few of us,” sharedDonald Stratton, 92, whowas one of the survivors of agun director in the forwardpart of the ship and sus-tained severe burns duringthe attack, which requiredhospitalization lasting formore than a year. “So ter-rible, terrible day,” Strattonremembered.

Conter shared histhoughts on the event andthe honor he felt to be byhis ship, among the fellowSailors.

“It was amazing for thefour of us,” said Conter. “Ithink we all felt the same,an honor to toast the 1,177shipmates that we had andwho died that day. And theglass, which is now interredthere [gun turret four], willgive us a chance to havesomething to drink out ofwhen we’re buried there.”

Remaining USS Arizona survivors hold ‘Final Toast’ to shipmates

U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Johans Chavarro

Four of the nine remaining USS Arizona survi-vors, Donald Stratton, left, Louis Conter, JohnAnderson, and Lauren Bruner, toast in honor offallen shipmates and service members of theDec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harboraboard the USS Arizona Memorial at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam. The four Pearl Harbor survi-vors announced this year’s USS Arizona ReunionAssociation ceremony to be the final of its kind.

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U.S. Navy photos by Bonnie Bick, Amy Boyd and Zack Shelby

Naval Support Facilities Dahlgren and Indian Head kicked off Christmas with tree-lighting ceremonieson Dec. 4 and 5, respectively. MWR’s Winter Wonderland brought joy to the young at young-at-heart atDahlgren after the ceremony; at NSF Indian Head, Winter Wonderland is scheduled for Dec. 13 from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gym.

Tree lighting and Winter Wonderland celebration

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Lackey High School Air Force JROTC visits Dahlgren

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Cadets from Lackey High School’s Air Force JROTC visited Naval Support Facility Dahlgren on Nov. 20. The group toured the 614th Air and Space Opera-tions Center Detachment One, The Naval Support Activity South Potomac Police Department and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 DahlgrenDetachment. Many thanks to all the commands and activities that made this tour possible.

By Zack ShelbyNSASP Public Affairs

It can happen in an instant.It could be someone you know,someone you love — fallen atyour feet — unconscious.

You know to call 9-1-1. Youknow they need CPR. Paramed-ics are on their way, but you’realready there. Every second iscritical. Tick tock. Tick tock. Doyou know CPR? Are you willing tobreathe into someone’s mouth tosave their life? It doesn’t matter,you don’t have to. Are you will-ing to use your hands to press ontheir chest over and over again?Hopefully.

It’s called hands-only CPR.After calling for help, if the per-son is unconscious and notbreathing normally (gasping ormoaning), lie them on the floorface up. Place one hand on topof the other on the center of thechest. With straight arms, pushhard and fast 100 times per min-ute, allowing the chest to recoileach time. Keep pushing un-til help arrives. All it takes is apair of working hands and someadrenaline-induced stamina tokeep pushing.

“You have to keep going. Youcan’t stop,” said Ginger Barnes,paramedic and community out-reach coordinator for the CharlesCounty Government Depart-ment of Emergency Services.

You don’t need a certification.It can be learned in five minutes,according to Barnes.

“You can do this in your own

home,” she said. “It’s quick,simple steps. Call 9-1-1 andpush your hands on their chest.Barnes said it could take abouteight to 10 minutes for help toarrive. If something can be donefor the victim before the para-medics show up, it could makeall the difference.

“The sooner you start CPR,the better chance you have fora good outcome,” Barnes said.“The chance of survival improves10-fold.

The initiative to educate thelocal community started in July2013 and was designed to helpmake people understand howcritical and easy being capableof administering CPR can be.

“Sometimes people are afraidto start CPR,” Barnes said. Shesaid some are worried aboutphysically harming victims, butreiterates that physical injurypales in comparison to not beingable to breathe.

“Doing something is always

better than doing nothing,” shesaid. “You can fix ribs. That’snothing.” Barnes has causedphysical pain to a victim, whilesaving their life. She said a for-mer victim playfully reminds herof the pain it caused, but moreimportantly told her, “I thankyou every day for my life.”

Barnes said her group joinedforces with other emergencyservices groups around Virginia,Maryland and Washington, D.C.,to get the word out.

“We saw a need for the publicto be able to start CPR,” she said.“We instituted a team approachand started looking at ways to getthe public involved with the CPRprocess.” Barnes said they start-ed showing up at local eventsand received a positive response,especially after explaining howsimple the hands-only processwas.

“People told us we did a greatjob and that our initiative has re-ally taken off,” she said. “We’rereally proud of that. People arevery receptive.” Barnes said theyjust want people to be awareof the importance of hands-only CPR and that her team hasworked hard on the program.

“If you can do this, you cansave a life,” Barnes said. “It’s anamazing feeling to have some-one say you saved their life.”

While Barnes leads a groupof Charles County emergencyservices team members, she ap-preciates all the help she hasreceived in getting the word outabout hands-only CPR.

Barnes said she tells peopleshe hopes they never have to usehands-only CPR, but that younever know when you have touse it.

Hence, the Charles CountyGovernment Department ofEmergency Services motto,“Don’t be a bystander, be a lifesaver.”

For more information onhands-only CPR, contact Barnesat 301-609-3470 or email toBarnesG@CharlesCountyMD.gov.

Don’t be a bystander, be a life saver

Photo courtesy of Charles County

Hands (or hooves) only CPR: Ginger Barnes, paramedic and community outreach coordinatorfor the Charles County Government Department of Emergency Services, teaches the Chick-Fil-Acow hands-only CPR during one of many events the department has appeared at recently.

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DahlgrenSecond Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store,a Dahlgren Officers’ SpousesClub volunteer-run organiza-tion, offers free uniforms (gen-tly used) for active duty militarymembers are always availableon the porch. Store profits aredonated back to the commu-nity in the form of scholarshipsfor military families who haveserved at Naval Support FacilityDahlgren and support for localcharities serving King GeorgeCounty. The store is located at722 Sampson Rd. and is openon Thursdays from 12:30 p.m.to 3 p.m.

Indian Head“Treasures” Thrift StoreNeeds Donations!

The Indian Head Thrift Store“Treasures” is open on Tues-days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thestore is located at 12 StraussAve. next door to the USO. Do-nations of gently used items arecurrently being accepted.

Barbeque truck at IH andStump Neck

Enjoy delicious T&J Bar-beque at NSF Indian Head onWednesdays and Thursdays,from approximately 11 a.m. to1 p.m., next to the library, andat the NSF Indian Head StumpNeck Annex on Tuesday, fromapproximately 11 a.m. to 1p.m., next to Building 2195.

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Candlelight Christmas ToursDec. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 11407 Con-

stitution Highway, Montpelier Station,Va. Celebrate the splendor of the holidayswith family, friends, and the Madisons atMontpelier, featuring Santa, children’scrafts, holiday music, light refreshment,and unique candlelight tours of James andDolley’s beloved home. Tickets availablefor advance purchase. Cost: $25/advance,$30/day of; Child 12 and under: $10.

Jingle Bell Carriage RidesNovember and December in down-

town Fredericksburg. Bring the wholefamily to participate in Olde Towne Car-riages Most Popular Ride of the year.Come hop up on our beautifully deco-rated wagons and indulge in some holi-day fun; experience a jingle bell carriageride, with holiday music, ChristmasPopcorn, bring some hot chocolate andwarm blankets to snuggle up in. Traveldown Caroline Street to see the decorat-ed store windows, past Kenmore Plan-tation, down Washington Avenue, thenwind your way past Fredericksburg’sofficial Christmas Tree. Ride is approxi-mately one hour long. Cost is per car-riage, our small wagon seats 4 adults andthe larger wagons seat 6 adults. Cost:$100-$120. For more information, emailinfo@oldtownecarriages.com.

Holly Jolly MarketHolly Jolly Market will be held Satur-

day, Dec. 13 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., King GeorgeElementary School, 10381 Ridge Road, inKing George. Free Parking, Free Admis-sion. Members of the KG Farmers Mar-ket will be there with fresh goods, LoveThy Neighbor will have raffles and more.There will be crafters, non-profits, foodand gifts for your holiday lists. Comeone, come all!

Colonial Christmas at PatrickHenry’s Scotchtown

Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to9:30 p.m. at 16120 Chiswell Ln., Beaver-dam, Va. Celebrate a simple 18th-centu-ry Christmas holiday at Patrick Henry’sScotchtown. Join us to see the beautifulnatural decorations, historically appro-priate foods, a boxwood wreath makingcraft workshop, candlelight Christmastours and other holiday surprises!

Weird ScienceDec. 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the

Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408Canal St., Fredericksburg. Weird andunusual science projects and fun ex-periments for kids! Sign up for eachmonth or only one...each month a newexperiment! Pre-registration required.For more information, email fredprpf@fredericksburgva.gov.

The Night Before ChristmasHayride

Dec. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at CaledonState Park, 11617 Caledon Rd., KingGeorge , Va. Bring a warm blanket, yoursinging voice and a sense of humor.Enjoy a wagon ride through Caledon’sforest and then hot refreshments and areading of the holiday story The NightBefore Christmas. Space is limited. Callthe park for more info and to make therequired reservations. Wagon rides de-part at 4 and 6 p.m. Cost: $3/person or$8/family. For more information, call(540) 663-3861.

Potomac Point Winery’s NewYears Eve Event

Dec. 31- Jan. 1 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.at 275 Decatur Rd., Stafford, Va. Po-tomac Point is putting together it’svery own Studio 54. This Disco themedevent will be filled with award winningwine, gourmet food and live entertain-ment. The New Year will be celebratedin style with Sparkling wine; Entertain-ment, Dessert & Coffee will continueuntil 1:00am. So ladies and gentlemen,grab a drink and an arm and let’s headto the dance floor. Attire: Festive Cock-tail (Think Sequins & Glitter or FestiveSuits & Tuxes). Cost: $109.00+. Lim-ited reservations available. For moreinformation, email chelsea@potomacpointwinery.com.

Indian HeadHelp protect the Port Tobacco Wa-tershed by planting trees!

Forested buffers filter pollutants,control erosion and provide habitat forwildlife. PTRC is seeking volunteers tohelp with tree planting on Sunday, De-cember 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.We will be planting pin oak, white pine,red maple, and sycamore seedlings ina wetland restoration area near the Lo-

cust Grove Subdivision just west of theintersection of Mitchell Road and ValleyDrive on Hawthorne Road. All ages arewelcome. We will provide all materials,including tools and gloves. If you haveany questions, email Heather at hz-dobysz@gmail.com.

Christmas Village at St. Mary’sCounty Fairgrounds

Dec. 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. Ice Skating,Tubing Hill, 3 Live Entertainment Venues,100+ Vendors, Pictures With Santa, andMUCH more!!! For one weekend only, theSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds will trans-form into a winter wonderland of Christ-mas sights, sounds, tastes, and memories!Meander down the Charles Dickens-likeavenue of lights and festive decorations,while sipping a cup of hot chocolate, andenjoying perfect harmonies of a cappellacarolers! Visit www.SOMDChristmas.comfor more information.

CSM presents Kathryn Myers:Transient Epiphanies

November 17 - December 20 at theCollage of Southern Maryland. GalleryReception: December 4 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Kathryn Myers’ paintings from the pasttwo decades have grown out of a sus-tained engagement in the art, culture,and religious traditions of India. Throughdepictions of both sacred and secularspaces, some portrayed as she foundthem but most assembled through anaccumulation of information, the spacesshe is drawn to are thick with evidence ofhistory and presence. For more informa-tion, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.

Southern Maryland MarineAquarium Society Meeting

Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Char-lotte Hall Library. The SouthernMarylandMarine Aquarium Society (SMMAS) is afriendly gathering of folks from all walksof life that share an interest in MarineAquariums. It doesn’t matter if you area beginner or an expert, everyone is wel-comed. We have monthly meetings to ex-change ideas, discuss current conditionsinmember’s tanks, share and trade corals,and plan field trips. Our goal is to educateourselves as well as the general publicabout the saltwater aquarium hobby andto raise awareness of the delicate reefs wetake care of, in and out of our aquariums.For more information please see the web-site: www.smmas.org

Community Notes

Special EventsBINGO

Thursday Evenings at the Dowell Community House.Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Early Bird games starts at 5 p.m.How would like a chance to win a little extra holiday cash?Have fun and try your luck at bingo! Food and beverages(non-alcoholic and adult beverages) will be available forpurchase. There will be plenty of cash prizes available towin. You must be 18 years of age or older to play bingo. Youmust present a valid form of identification to purchase al-coholic beverages. For more information, contact the ITToffice at 540-653-8785.

Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

Ham BowlDecember 1-18. Bowl three spares in a row and enter

your name into a drawing for a Christmas ham! Three luckynames will be drawn and three Christmas hams will be giv-en away! The drawing for the hamwill take place on Friday,December 19th.

Santa Hat BowlingWednesdays in December. Come to Cannonball Lanes

every Wednesday during December, wearing a Santa hat,and receive a free game of bowling!

Craftech540-653-1730

Holiday Gifts at CraftechIn need of holiday gifting ideas? Come by Craftech to

see a wide variety of gifts available and services offered. Doyou have a gift that you would like personalized? The staffat Craftech will be happy to do personalized engraving orembroidery for you! Call or stop in today.

Snowman OrnamentsDec. 18 - 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paint a snowman Christ-

mas ornament and give it a new home on your tree or giveas a gift! Call today to make your appointment. Cost: $8.00.

Fitness Center540-653-8580

Rock the Bells Dodgeball TournamentDecember 16 at 4:30 p.m. Please register by December

15th. Cost: Active Duty/RetiredMilitary, Free. All Others, $5.

Isshinryu KarateNew session begins in January. Isshinryu is a style of

karate that originated in Okinawa. This program runs yearround and classes are held in 3 month sessions. Classes areopen for ages 6 and up. Please register at the Fitness Center.

Budo TaijutsuNew session begins in January. Budo Taijutsu - martial

arts with a focus on self-defense. This session will run forthree months. Class meets on Wednesday evenings. Pleaseregister at the Fitness Center.

General Library540-653-7474

Storytime at the LibraryEvery Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy

storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library everyFriday to read a story and make a craft.

CrafternoonsDecember 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Head to the library and

help spread holiday cheer by making a gingerbread house!The library has the supplies. All you need is the creativity.Activities for all ages.

Half Day, Craft DayDecember 19 at 1 p.m. School’s out early! Spend the sec-

ond half of your day at the library with fun activities for all!Make holiday themed crafts to take home and share withfamily!

Liberty Center540-653-7277

Tailgate PartyEvery Sunday at 1 p.m. Liberty Center patrons are invited

to spend Sundays watching football with the Liberty staff!The Liberty Center has NFL Sunday Ticket with 6 differentTV’s to watch the game of your choice! Food and drinks willbe available!

Holiday DinnersDecember 24, 25 and January 1 at 3 p.m. Liberty Center

Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active DutyMilitary.

Are you staying in Dahlgren for the holidays? Enjoy yourholiday meals at the Liberty Center with good company andfun times.

Domino’s Pizza NightDecember 30, at 4 p.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-

E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza,

sponsored by Domino’s

Movie Theater540-653-7336

Holiday Movie MarathonDecember 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. Is the holiday shopping

getting to be too much? Relax and watch your favorite holi-daymovies, for free! For movie listings please call themovieinformation line at 540-653-7336.

Child & Youth ProgramsHourly Care

Care is available on a day to day basis and requires ad-vance reservations. Open spaces for hourly care dependon the number of full-time enrolled children. All children6 weeks to 12 years of age can use this program. Hourlycare reservations as well as payments for care can be madeonline at https://myffr.navyaims.com/ndwcyms.html. Formore information, please contact the Child DevelopmentCenter at 301-744-4458 or the Youth Center at 301-743-5456.

General Library301-744-4747 - Located in the Mix House

One-on-One Computer Help1st Monday of Every Month, by appointment only. Need

help with a certain computer program? Don’t know whereto start? Sign up for a 30 minute, one-on-one session at the

library, to work on whatever you’d like. Please call on theprevious Friday to make an appointment for training on theupcoming Monday.

Paws for Reading2nd Monday of Every Month from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Sign up

for your 15 minute appointment to read to and pet a furryfriend. Please register at the library, the Friday before, tomake your appointment.

Storytime at the Library2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 10 a.m. Join us at

the library every other Tuesday for a story and a craft!

Liberty Center301-744-4524

Monday Night FootballMondays during Football Season. Join the Liberty Center

for all of the Monday night games! Don’t worry, hours willbe extended so you won’t miss the last quarter!

Stars & Strikes Bowling Center301-744-4761

Open BowlingFridays and Saturdays, from 5 to 10 p.m. Aside from our

open bowling hours, party rental hours are available on Sat-urdays and Sundays! Open bowling cost per game: Military,$2; Civilian, $3; Shoe Rental, $1.

Lunchtime BowlingEvery Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beat the summer

heat and cool off inside with bowling fun on your lunchbreak!

Cosmic BowlingEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5 to 10

p.m. What glows in the dark and is too much fun to miss?Cosmic bowling at Stars & Strikes Bowling Center! Cost:Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilians, $3/gameand $1 shoe rental.

MWR HighlightsFriday, December 12, 2014 5The South Potomac Pilot

540-653-7336Friday andSaturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, FamilyMembers(E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, FamilyMembers (E6 -below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 andunder)- Free; Tickets for amovie shown in 3-Dare an ad-ditional $1

Friday,December12th, 7p.m.St.Vincent,PG-13

Saturday,December13th, 7p.m.BigHero6 (3D)*,PG

Friday,December19th, 7p.m.BigHero6,PG

Saturday,December20th, 7p.m.Beyond theLights,PG-13

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LED holiday lights -sold by most big-box re-tailers these days - usefar less energy than thetraditional incandescent

holiday bulbs still widelyused. According to theDepartment of Energy,decorating with LED holi-day lights in place of tra-ditional lights can cutenergy costs for holidaylighting by up to 90%.

But what’s the real-world savings? Here’s ahelpful example: Display-ing LED lights on a six-foot tree for 12 hours a day

over 40 days will amountto 56-cents in total elec-tricity costs, the EnergyDepartment estimates.That compares to $25.13in total electric costs forstringing large incandes-cent holiday lights and$6.03 for mini incandes-cent. (Consider, then, thevast savings potential ifdecorating a whole houseor business).

Energy Tip: LED lights

By Zack ShelbyNSASP Public Affairs

Breaking news: It’s coldoutside. Your cars, trucks,minivans or whatever you’rerolling down the road in coulduse someextra attentionas thewintermonths looms.

“Winterize your vehicle,”said John D. Allwine, activi-ties manager at the Auto SkillsCenter on Dahlgren. “Washandwaxyourvehicle toprotectthe paint from salt that winterbrings. Clean the floor matsandvacuumout the insideandtrunk.”

Allwine also advises to testyour car battery and electricalsystems.

“A simple battery test canbe performed by turning onyour vehicle’s headlights be-fore starting the engine,” hesaid. “If you notice the lightsget brighter once the engine isrunning, you should have thebattery tested.”

For anyone planning anylong driving trips this winter,there are plenty of things tocheck out on your vehicle, es-pecially if your road trip willsee youdriving at night.

“Do a visual check of alllights, headlights, taillights,backup lights and signal lights,including the hazards,” All-wine said.

He added that it’s a goodidea to check coolant levelsand test the concentrationof coolant with a bulb gaugeand examine coolant hoses forleaks andwear.

The seemingly basic thingsto check can easily be over-looked, but Allwine cautionsnot to do so.

“Check windshield wipersandsupplyofwasherfluid,”hesaid. “Get a soft-bristled snowbrush and plastic ice scraper.“Windshield wipers are some-thing you might not thinkabout until you wake up onemorning to bad weather andyou really need them. That’sthe day they don’t work.” Headded that wipers should bereplaced each year.

If precipitation isn’t an is-sue, don’t underestimate thedamage that can be done bythe cold weather. Dependingonyourvehicle,whetherornotyou’re using synthetic oil, yourpresent geographical location

or how often you’re drivingyour car, you might want togive your ride a little time toget revved up.

“Aroundhere, ifyou’redriv-ing your car every day, itmightnot be as big of a deal, but itcould help to let it warmup fora minute or two before pullingaway,” he said. “If you’re livinginWisconsin Iwoulddefinitelylet it warmupfirst.”

It’s helpful to do all the pre-ventive maintenance checksand services in advances, butthere’s also something to besaid for having stuff with youin your vehicle for that trip incase something goes wrongwhen you’re on the road.

“Include an emergency kitand radio that runs on no bat-teries,” Allwine said. He alsorecommends a collapsibleshovel, pieces of old carpet fortraction in deep snow, blan-kets, sleeping bag, flashlight,candles, lighter, flares andbottledwater.

“A citizens band radio orcell phone can be useful ifyou’re stranded in remote lo-

cations,” Allwine said. Otherchecks should include ignitionsystems, fuel system, exhaustsystem brakes, snow tires andinflation pressure includingspare, defroster and propergrade engine oil.

He also said when makingtravel plans, let a family mem-ber or friend know when youare leaving and arriving.

For more information onthe Auto Skills Center and itsservices, call 653-4900.

Prepare your car for the harsh winter months

U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby

John Allwine, activitiesmanager at the AutoSkills Center on Dahl-gren, performs a tirecheck.

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