INDEX INSIDE Classifieds ....................... 9 40 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 PRSRT/STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SHORE LINE NEWSPAPERS www.dolphin-news.com Oktoberfest brings fun to SUBASE Page 5 New Mexico changes hands Page 3 SUBASE Library grand re-opening is Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. ‘The Open’ winners announced Page 8 Vol. 52, No. 10 Thursday,September 26, 2013 Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918 By MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young GROTON, Conn. – As the school year kick-offs this September, children from Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Youth Center are well on their way resisting the lure of unhealthy practices and substances through the Drug Education for Youth Program (DEFY). DEFY is a program for Department of Defense (DoD) employee children ranging from 9 to 12-years of age. A year-long, two- phased program designed to educate youth about the benefits of living a healthy life without drugs and alcohol, DEFY incor- porates a number of key characteristics and ele- ments form successful sub- stance abuse prevention programs identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “The program focuses on teaching children posi- tive values in order for them to have the confi- dence in themselves, resist peer pressure, and keep negative influences out of their lives,” said Sarah Huband, operations coor- dinator at the SUBASE Youth Center. The SUBASE Youth Center hosted the first phase of the program’s professionally developed curriculum in August. Phase 1 is a two-week summer camp program focusing on teaching a variety of life lessons, from fitness to healthy life choices, including posi- tive relationship building. The school year ushers in the second phase which focuses primarily on men- torship. DEFY Program empowers children to live positive, healthy lifestyles Photo by MC2 Kristina Young GROTON, Conn. - Cathy Terrall, right, program coordinator, discusses The Drug Education for Youth Program (DEFY) with Sarah Huband, left, operations coordinator, at the Youth Center Sept. 9. DEFY is an educational program for 9- to 12-year-old children, which addresses problems faced by youths of today. NBA, WNBA Players help tip off SUBASE’s Healthy Base Initiative Photo by Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty GROTON, Conn. - Dana Barros, far left, former Boston Celtics guard and Boston College standout, a local military family, Teresa Edwards, second from right, five-time Olympian and former WNBA coach and player, and Capt. Carl Lahti, right, commanding officer, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) cut ribbon to formally launch the Healthy Base Initiative (HBI) Pilot Program and kick off the youth-oriented “NBA FIT Boot Camp” as part of the NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Healthy Military Base Tour. The boot camp was held at the base’s Youth Center and represents a joint undertaking by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) in promoting the importance of exercise, nutrition and wellness among U.S. service men, women and their families. For more photos of the event and a story, see page 7. NIOD holds change of charge ceremony By MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young GROTON, Conn. – Lt. Cmdr. Irvin D. Smith Jr., officer-in-charge (OIC) of Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) Groton turned over the watch to Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth W. Lassek in a change of charge ceremony held alongside the Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) Sept. 20. NIOD Groton is respon- sible for the installa- tion, maintenance, and removal of Information Warfare direct support equipment and augmen- tation of Cryptologic Maintenance Technician (CTM) Direct Support personnel to Atlantic Fleet (LANTFLT) com- batants. Smith took the helm of NIOD in October 2011 and leaves the command with many fond memo- ries. “I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to lead such a great group of Sailors,” said Smith, whose goal had been to ensure his Sailors always had everything available to them to be able to carry out the job safely, securely, effec- tively, and efficiently. “Lt. Cmdr. Lassek is an outstanding leader and I expect that he will continue to chal- lenge them,” said Smith. “They will continue to do as well and better.” Capt. Michael D. Walls, Smith’s immediate super- visor and ceremony guest speaker, praised Smith’s accomplishments Photo by MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young GROTON, Conn. - Lieutenant Commander Irvin Smith, right, officer-in-charge (OIC) of Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) in Groton, Conn., is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Captain Michael Walls, left, Commanding Officer Navy Information Operations Command (NAVIOCOM) Norfolk, during his official change of charge ceremony held at the Historic Ship Nautilus, Sept. 20. Smith is being relieved by Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Lassek after serving as NIOD OIC since 2011. Continued on page 3 Continued on page 4
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Haven, CT 06511PRSRT/STD
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NEWSPAPERS
www.dolphin-news.com
Oktoberfest brings fun to SUBASE
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New Mexico changes hands
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SUBASE Library grand re-opening is Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.
‘The Open’ winners announced
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Vol. 52, No. 10 Thursday,September 26, 2013Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918
By MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young
GROTON, Conn. – As the school year kick-offs this September, children from Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Youth Center are well on their way resisting the lure of unhealthy practices and substances through the Drug Education for Youth Program (DEFY).
DEFY is a program for Department of Defense (DoD) employee children ranging from 9 to 12-years of age. A year-long, two-phased program designed to educate youth about the benefits of living a healthy life without drugs and alcohol, DEFY incor-porates a number of key characteristics and ele-ments form successful sub-stance abuse prevention programs identified by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“The program focuses on teaching children posi-tive values in order for them to have the confi-dence in themselves, resist peer pressure, and keep negative influences out of their lives,” said Sarah Huband, operations coor-dinator at the SUBASE Youth Center.
The SUBASE Youth Center hosted the first phase of the program’s professionally developed curriculum in August. Phase 1 is a two-week summer camp program focusing on teaching a variety of life lessons, from fitness to healthy life choices, including posi-tive relationship building. The school year ushers in the second phase which focuses primarily on men-torship.
DEFY Program empowers children to live positive, healthy lifestyles
Photo by MC2 Kristina Young
GROTON, Conn. - Cathy Terrall, right, program coordinator, discusses The Drug Education for Youth Program (DEFY) with Sarah Huband, left, operations coordinator, at the Youth Center Sept. 9. DEFY is an educational program for 9- to 12-year-old children, which addresses problems faced by youths of today.
NBA, WNBA Players help tip off SUBASE’s Healthy Base Initiative
Photo by Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty
GROTON, Conn. - Dana Barros, far left, former Boston Celtics guard and Boston College standout, a local military family, Teresa Edwards, second from right, five-time Olympian and former WNBA coach and player, and Capt. Carl Lahti, right, commanding officer, Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) cut ribbon to formally launch the Healthy Base Initiative (HBI) Pilot Program and kick off the youth-oriented “NBA FIT Boot Camp” as part of the NBA Cares Hoops for Troops Healthy Military Base Tour. The boot camp was held at the base’s Youth Center and represents a joint undertaking by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) in promoting the importance of exercise, nutrition and wellness among U.S. service men, women and their families. For more photos of the event and a story, see page 7.
NIOD holds change of charge ceremonyBy MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young
GROTON, Conn. – Lt. Cmdr. Irvin D. Smith Jr., officer-in-charge (OIC) of Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) Groton turned over the watch to Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth W. Lassek in a change of charge ceremony held alongside the Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) Sept. 20.
NIOD Groton is respon-sible for the installa-tion, maintenance, and removal of Information Warfare direct support equipment and augmen-tation of Cryptologic Maintenance Technician (CTM) Direct Support personnel to Atlantic Fleet (LANTFLT) com-batants.
Smith took the helm of NIOD in October 2011 and leaves the command with many fond memo-ries.
“I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to lead such a great group of Sailors,” said Smith, whose goal had been to ensure his Sailors always had everything available to them to be able to carry out the job safely, securely, effec-tively, and efficiently.
“Lt. Cmdr. Lassek is an outstanding leader and I expect that he will continue to chal-lenge them,” said Smith. “They will continue to do as well and better.”
Capt. Michael D. Walls, Smith’s immediate super-visor and ceremony guest speaker, praised Smith’s accomplishments
Photo by MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young
GROTON, Conn. - Lieutenant Commander Irvin Smith, right, officer-in-charge (OIC) of Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) in Groton, Conn., is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Captain Michael Walls, left, Commanding Officer Navy Information Operations Command (NAVIOCOM) Norfolk, during his official change of charge ceremony held at the Historic Ship Nautilus, Sept. 20. Smith is being relieved by Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Lassek after serving as NIOD OIC since 2011. Continued on page 3
Continued on page 4
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Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London
Capt. Carl A. LahtiExecutive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London
Cmdr. Michael A. PenningtonCommand Master Chief Naval Submarine Base
New LondonCMDCM(SS) Jeremy Gladu
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NEX Hours for inventory
The Navy Exchange and its outlying stores will be conducting inventory during the first week of October. Dates, as well as opening and closing times are below:Oct. 2
Package Store will open at 11 a.m.; Gas Station will close early at 5 p.m. Oct. 3
Dolphin Mart will open at 11 a.m.Oct. 5
Main NEX will close at 4 p.m.
Understanding the Catholic Faith
If you are interested in understanding the Catholic Church and/or being brought into the faith through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, join Fr. Tom Hoar on Wednesday’s at 5 p.m., in the Chapel fellow-ship hall following Mass. All supplies and books provided.
Contact Donna Mozingo, Director of Religious Education, at (860) 694-3232 for information and registration.
All adults ages 15 and up are welcome!
VFW to host indoor yard sale
VFW Post 189, located at 110 Garfield Ave. in New London, will be hav-ing an Indoor Yard Sale, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are wel-come.
Table rentals are avail-able for $15. They will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, and baked goods.
Donations of your gently used items and table reser-vations will be accepted until Oct. 1.
All proceeds will be donated to various pro-grams supporting our veterans and active duty service members and their families.
For more information,
call Sheryl at (860) 443-7718.
OpSail Connecticut celebrates military
OpSail Connecticut will celebrate the military dur-ing Military Appreciation Week, Oct,. 13 through 20. All area active, reserve, and veteran military per-sonnel will be honored. As a way of expressing their appreciation for the military’s contribution to the community, local businesses will be offer-ing discounts or special offers at their establish-ments. Participating busi-nesses will be listed in The Day paper, advertis-ing their offerings, prior to the event and each day will display a sign at their location signifying their participation. A valid ID will be required.
FRA Announces October events
The Fleet Reserve Association, located at 242 Thames Street in Groton, has announced their October schedule of events.
On Oct. 1, the Board of Directors meeting will take place at 6 p.m.
There will be a Steak Dinner, Oct. 4, with two seating times: 5:30 and 7 p.m. Reservations are required by Sept. 30. Sign up at the club. The cost is $15 per person.
The Board of Governors meeting will take palce at 6 p.m., Oct. 7.
The monthly meetings will take place Oct. 17 wthe the Auxiliary at 6 p.m. and the Branch at 7 p.m.
Branch 20 will conduct a cleanup of Gungywamp Road in Groton, Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. The Auxiliary Children’s Halloween Party will take place Oct. 27. Look for more informa-tion in a future announce-ment. All events are held at the Branch home, 242 Thames Street in Groton.
Military offered special discount at food stroll New London Main Street
continues its most popu-lar tradition of celebrat-ing New London’s Historic Waterfront District, when it presents the 8th Annual Fall Food Stroll, Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
During Fall Food Stroll, residents of and visitors to New London purchase a button pass which gives them access to samplings from dozens of restaurants and retail stores. Strollers may also browse retail shops and enjoy outstand-ing entertainment, includ-ing roving performances by the Ancient Mariners.
The food offered throughout the stroll is
judged in a lively and lighthearted competition. This year’s judges include Certified Executive Chef and Johnson & Wales instructor John Chiarro, Jr.; and new Dean of Johnson & Wales University of Culinary Arts, Peter Lehmuller, along with a local celebri-ty judge to be announced. Dishes are judged in the area of appearance, tex-ture, taste and originality, and the winners will be announced at 9 p.m. in front of the Garde Arts Center.
The Food Strolls have been gaining in popular-ity over the last sever-
al events, with the last two strolls being sellouts. Tickets are $25 in advance with special discounts for groups, students and the military. and go on sale Sept. 9. For details, visit newlondonmainstreet.org. Active duty and retired service members and their family members can pur-chase up to two buttons for $20 per person.
Along with highlight-ing New London’s vibrant and diverse business com-munity, the Food Stroll is a great way to intro-duce new establishments. Washington Street Coffee House, Open Door Café and The Steaming Kettle
had their debut in the Stroll within the last year. With new restaurants and shops recently opened, expect to taste something new this fall.
The Food Stroll is cur-rently sponsored by City of New London, Dime Bank and MetroCast, with spe-cial support from Garde Arts Center. Sponsorship and other participation opportunities are still available and will help make this night the best it can be in support of down-town New London. For more information, contact Annah Perch at [email protected] or (860) 444-2489.
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON - Unit commanders are encour-aged to nominate out-standing chapters of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) to be recognized as sea and shore chap-ters of the year, accord-ing to NAVADMIN 229/13 released Sept. 10.
CSADD is a peer influ-ence social group meant to encourage Sailors 18 to 25 years old to com-bat destructive behavior through a culture of “ship-mates helping shipmates.” CSADD also serves to build leadership skills in young Sailors.
“CSADD chapters throughout the Navy are finding creative and fun
ways to help our young Sailors make right deci-sions, and their efforts are paying off,” said Rear Admiral Sean Buck, direc-tor of the 21st Century Sailor Office (N17). “The chapter of the year awards recognize chapters that have gone above and beyond in fostering a cli-mate of responsible deci-sion making in our Navy, giving our Sailors tools needed to face the chal-lenges of the twenty-first century while preserving the skills and talents they bring to the fight.”
According to the NAVADMIN, the CSADD Chapter of the Year awards were established to rec-ognize the positive social interaction, leadership and decision making dem-onstrated through CSADD efforts, which employ a
variety of communication tools and social network-ing established and sus-tained by the chapters.
Since the awards were established in 2010, one sea-based chapter and one shore-based chapter were recognized as chapters of the year. For 2013, the categories are expanded to include two sea-based chapters, one large chap-ter and one small, and two shore-based chapters, one from an installation command and one from a training command.
The NAVADMIN pro-vides detailed guidance to commanders on sub-mitting a nomination. All registered active duty, Reserve Component and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit CSADD chap-ters are eligible; however, only activities and suc-
cesses that occurred in fiscal year 2013 shall be included.
The deadline for submis-sions by commanders to their appropriate regional commanders is Oct. 1, 2013. Regional command-ers must mail or email their submissions no later than Nov. 1, 2013. Results will be announced in a future NAVADMIN.
For more information, contact Amanda Alston, CSADD program coordi-nator, at (901) 874-6723 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Additional information on CSADD, the chapter of the year awards, or how to start a CSADD chapter can be found online at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/CSADD/Pages/default2.aspx.>
Chief of Naval Personnel seeks nominations for 2013 CSADD Chapter of the Year Awards
SUBSCOL Sailors become leaders
Photo by William Kenny
GROTON, Conn. - Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Commanding Officer Capt. John P. Newcomer talks with Sailors in a Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) during a visit to a classroom at the Groton Detachment of Naval Submarine School, Sept. 19. NITC is administered by CPPD. Sailors assigned to instructor duty must complete this three-week course, which trains Navy, Marine aCorps and Defense Department personnel, as well as allied foreign nationals, in the application of principles of learning; instructional methods, strategies and techniques; and effective communication, oral questioning, and presentation techniques appropriate to Navy learning environments. The conversation between and among the students and Newcomer encompassed topics such as the impact of sequestration on training, further deployment and employment of virtual training, Team Dimensional Training (TDT), and further implementation and expanded use of the Learning Management Sites throughout the Fleet. Newcomer, together with Command Master Chief (SW/AW) David R. Colton, encouraged the future instructors to con-tinually seek career and personal challenges in current and future assignments, and emphasized they are critical to the continuing successful evolution of the Navy saying, “You are now leadership.”
By William KennySubmarine Learning Center
Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. - Eighty-five Sailors of Class 13420 USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Sept. 20.
Sonar Technician Submarines 2nd Class (SS) Stephen Messina, Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SS) Joshua Kovach, and Information
Technology Specialist 2nd Class (SS) Rocky Fain were class instructors.
Seaman Apprentice Jhent Weppler was Class Honorman with a 96.95 Grade Point Average. Weppler continues in the Apprentice Team Training (ATT) pipeline and, because of his academic performance, he was also selected for meritorious advancement.
Fireman Recruit Levi Shrader was recipient of
the Submarine Heritage Award. Shrader con-tinues training in Basic Mechanical Skills (BMS).
Fireman John Prichard received the Navy Core Values Award for best exemplifying the stan-dards and expectations of a United States Navy Sailor.
With Grade Point Averages exceeding 90.0, Culinary Specialist Seaman Kahlil Smith, Seaman Recruit Jorge Vasquez, MM3 Brian McKinley,
Yeoman 3rd Class Brian Bathurst, YNSR Alexander Betley, Seaman Apprentice Cody West, YNSA Josue Carias, Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Patrick Ayers, Fireman Apprentice Joshua Pforr, SN Oscar Quintanilla, SA Justin Magnini, Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jared Duran, and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Dustin Hill were named Graduates with Distinction.
USS Hawkbill class joins the fleet
By Navy New London Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. - The Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) will begin with a kickoff and training session at the
Dealey Center Auditorium, Building 164, at noon, tomorrow.
It is the compassion and generosity of the active duty and federal civilian employees that has gener-ated almost seven billion dollars in pledges to local, national, and international charitable organizations.
All local commands are requested to designate a key person and have that person attend the training session. Members of the command leadership team are welcome to attend.
Arrangements will be made for the submarine crews on deployment to participate.
This year’s campaign goal is 100 percent contact with every active duty and federal civilian employee assigned to or attached to a Southeastern Connecticut command or workplace.
For more information about CFC, contact CTM1 Joshua Stringer at (860) 694-1114.
CFC Kickoff meeting is tomorrow
Thursday, September 26, 2013 • THE DOLPHIN • 3
New commander for USS New Mexico
By MC1(SW/EXW) Jason J. Perry
Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. - Virginia-class attack sub-marine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 16.
Cmdr. Todd Moore relieved Capt. George Perez Jr. during a pierside cer-emony aboard the vessel, which completed its maid-en deployment last month.
The keynote speaker, Capt. Michael Bernacchi, executive assistant for the Chief of Naval Personnel and former chief of staff at Submarine Group 2, returned to Groton and applauded Perez for a suc-cessful tour that included readying the submarine for sea operations follow-ing its commissioning.
“George pushed New Mexico through the larg-est [post-shakedown availability] ever - got it on time and on budget, which is very challeng-ing in and of itself,” said Bernacchi. “That is an amazing achievement.”
Bernacchi said Perez and his crew moved up New Mexico’s readiness timeline by months, enabling the ship
to take on duties earlier than expected after joining the active fleet in March 2010.
Perez assumed com-mand of New Mexico in October 2010.
“He is a masterful lead-er,” said Bernacchi. “He finds out what his people are good at and he makes them better.”
Under Perez’s leader-ship, New Mexico was recognized for numerous awards and achievements including the 2011 Battle Efficiency “E” for surpass-ing other attack subma-rines in overall readiness.
The crew also received the 2012 Supply “S” for logistical proficiency and was the 2013 Atlantic attack submarine nominee for the Capt. Edward F. Ney Award for food ser-vice excellence.
Perez was also recog-nized for successfully lead-ing New Mexico through its maiden deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. The boat returned from the deployment in August. Perez applaud-ed his crew of 140 enlisted Sailors and officers for their efforts during his tour.
“We were ready to go from the day we hit the water, and we have not looked back since,” said Perez. “The crew has been absolutely superb in
their performance and I couldn’t have been more proud to have been their commanding officer in the past three years.”
Perez enlisted in the Navy in 1986 and served as a nuclear-qualified elec-trician’s mate. After being selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program (Nuclear Option), he attended the University of
Texas and earned a bach-elor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1991. He was promoted to the Navy rank of captain Sept. 1.
Perez’s relief, Moore, previously served on the staff of U.S Strategic Command. He gradu-ated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in sys-tems engineering.
During ceremony remarks, Moore expressed excitement about the oppor-tunity to lead his crew.
“I couldn’t have imag-ined a better turnover or a better place to be than right here, right now. It is with great spirit and grati-tude that I take command of USS New Mexico,” said Moore. “Tomorrow we return to the task of
breathing life into this new warship, preparing it and ourselves to be part of that global force and preparing to defend our land.”
USS New Mexico is the second Navy vessel to bear the name of the 47th state. The first ship was an accomplished battleship that won six battle stars for service during World War II.
Photo by MC1(SW/EXW) Jason J. Perry
GROTON, Conn. – Capt. George Perez gives his remarks during the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) change of command ceremony held at Naval Submarine Base New London where Perez was relieved by Cmdr. Todd Moore as commanding officer of New Mexico, Sept. 16.
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before presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Smith during the ceremo-ny. Smith then handed over the OIC duties to Lassek.
For Lassek taking charge offers an oppor-tunity to continue a rich command history.
“Cmdr. Smith, thank you so much for your comprehensive turn-over,” said Lassek, as
he addressed the crowd. “Your accomplishments and leadership are evi-dent throughout the com-mand. Since 1959, this command has changed names three times and had numerous OICs; the walls are filled with history, with successful missions led by those very same leaders and executed by outstanding Sailors. I’m honored and very excited to lead this
team.”Lassek reported to
NIOD from US Fleet Cyber Command in Fort Meade, MD.
“Coming from the operational level, I’ve excited to get back to the tactical level again,” said Lassek.
Smith’s next duty sta-tion is Tactical Training Group Atlantic in Virginia Beach, Va.
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ARLINGTON, Va. —The Navy League of the United States has established the Washington Navy Yard Survivors Fund to provide financial assistance to those families most affected by the tragic events at the Navy Yard on Sept. 16, 2013.
“It is our duty, as a trusted partner of the sea services, to do what we can to ease the burden of those whose lives are forever changed by this tragic event,” Navy League National President James H. Offutt said. “We look forward to working with like-minded nongovernmental organizations, community lead-ers and others on this endeavor. We are going to do our best to help members of our extended Navy family through this difficult time”
This fund will be closed at a date to be determined, with 100 percent of the donations going to help the victims’ families and those injured in the attack.
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The DOLPHIN recently had a chance to receive an update on the program and its progress from Huband and Cathy Terrall, program coordinator at the SUBASE Youth Center.Phase 1DEFY Summer Camp
“Phase 1 is a two-week summer camp program and we focus on a variety of dif-ferent things,” said Terrall. “In addition to focusing on educating the children to resist, we work with them in developing positive life skills, including fitness.”
Terrall added that, statisti-cally, if a child doesn’t use any negative substances by the age of 18, odds are that they won’t use or try them.
Not only does the DEFY program teach children about abstaining from drug and alcohol use, but the pro-gram also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by teaching local youth about physical
fitness and goal setting.“In the first session of
DEFY, we focus on teaching a variety of life lessons, from fitness to healthy life choices, including positive relation-ship building,” said Terrall. “We’ve partnered with Fleet and Family Support Center to assist us with the Presidential Fitness Challenge (PFC), which helps the children get into the mindset of how to get started in a fitness pro-gram and what they need to do to take care of them-selves.”
According to Huband, the skills learning in PFC empower children to say ‘no’ to at-risk behaviors.
“Part of the presidential challenge is not just the phys-ical aspect, but the strength and endurance which cor-relates to them being able to avoid peer pressure,” said Huband. “What we’re try-ing to teach them is that if they’re strong enough to do push-ups and to push themselves they can resist
at-risk behavior. Our overall goal is to tie that into peer pressure, so that if they’re pressured, they can be the stronger advocate and push themselves past that.”
Goal-setting is a major focus of the DEFY program which helps the children build up self-esteem adds Huband.
“During the first phase, the kids come up with their own skits and posters,” said Huband. “One of the activi-ties centered on their goals, which aren’t just temporary, but long-term. They set goals not only upon themselves, but also goals that they can pass on to younger siblings as well as older family mem-bers. We set them up to have these goals, so they can pass along the knowledge to someone that they really care about.”
Terrall added that the ulti-mate intention in teaching the children positive values through the goal setting is that the benefits are bound-
less and it will lead them through a lifetime of suc-cess.
“If the children know how to prevent bad influences from entering their life, all those factors tie into being able to resist,” said Terrall. “This program gives the youth the skills, tools and resources to live a healthy lifestyle, resist at-risk behav-ior and teaches them to live their life to its fullest poten-tial.”
Conflict resolution and developing positive rela-tionships is another key to DEFY.
“We teach the children how to successfully resolve conflict, to avoid conflict and how to communicate effectively with others,” said Terrall. “Another wonderful thing I think they get out of it, is they develop these wonderful friendships with their peers and they’re all united in this goal of living a healthy lifestyle.”
Eighteen (18) youth gradu-ated from Phase 1 in August and headed off to school this month.Phase 2 Mentorship
With the start of the school year, the DEFY experience enters Phase 2: mentorship.
During Phase 2, students
meet one Saturday a month with DEFY leaders and men-tors who help the youth focus on positive challenges and goals they’ve set for themselves.
“The second phase really helps build those adult-staff relationships to help the chil-dren grow as young adults,” said Huband. “Those are also skills they need to be suc-cessful in school.”
According to Terrall, this second phase is as essential as the first because it pro-vides children the opportu-nity to grow and develop further on their goals.
“The mentors during this phase include active-duty volunteers who, with their extensive knowledge, help the youth focus on any par-ticular goals the children have set for themselves,” said Terrall.
The SUBASE Youth Center is also looking for more active-duty volunteers to assist the staff in mentoring the children during Phase 2, noted Terrall.
At the final Phase 2 ses-sion, children participate in a special graduation ceremo-ny, which rewards and cel-ebrates all their experiences, achievements, and successes within the program.
The staff members at
the SUBASE Youth Center strongly encourage children to return as mentors after they turn 13 years of age to help guide other kids toward the right path.
“Children who return as mentors take the informa-tion and knowledge they’ve learned and apply it by becoming peer advocates,” said Huband. “They tell the kids not to just set their goals on a piece of paper, but set up their goals and live up to them.”
In its fourth year of being hosted and supported by the SUBASE Youth Center, DEFY, and its overall healthy mind, body, and spirit building process for the children enrolled, is making a difference accord-ing to Terrall.
“We arm them with the knowledge to be successful,” said Terrall. “From career path, schooling, social rela-tionships — it all ultimately ties into the whole child by helping them to really live a successful, happy, and pro-ductive adult life.”
DEFY is provided for eligible DoD and military families at no-cost.
For more information on the DEFY program, contact the SUBASE Youth Center at (860) 694-4702.
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GROTON, Conn. - Sailors from Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) take the 3rd class petty officer exam at Morton Hall, Sept. 19. The semi-annual exam tests Sailors on in-rate knowledge and basic military requirements (BMR) providing qualified Sailors the opportunity for advancement.
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MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Each year America’s Armed Forces recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month.
This year, the Navy
focused on the impor-tance of community and self-purpose when deal-ing with adversity, as outlined in NAVADMIN 212/13.
The theme of this year’s Navy Suicide Prevention (SP) Month, “Thrive in Your Community,” encouraged Sailors to
work together as com-mands, units, installa-tions or other groups to contribute to a project of their choice that ben-efits others.
At Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), the base chaplains office helped organize community
service volunteer oppor-tunities supporting Common Good Gardens in Old Saybrook, Conn. The gardens located behind Grace Episcopal Church off Main Street, are informally known as “the soup kitchen gar-den,” because of their contributions to the needy. SUBASE volun-teers joined local gar-deners in harvesting, mulching and compost-ing at the site; and in the process helped pro-vide nutritious, locally grown produce to five local food pantries in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Old Lyme, and East Lyme, which feed some 500 families per week.
“While we don’t often think of it this way, sui-cide prevention actually happens every day at the deckplate, in our
neighborhoods, even in our own homes,” said Capt. Kurt Scott, Navy Resilience chief. “When we do small things that make a difference to those around us, we may not realize the effect we’re having on others’ lives-or our own,” Scott said. Navy seeks to pro-mote unity and cohe-sion in this context to emphasize the positive impacts of seeking help; Sailors that are willing to help others may be more willing to receive it when needed.
Throughout the month, resources were released on www.sui-cide.navy.mil > Suicide Prevention Month to guide discussion on stress navigation, com-prehensive wellness, and a sense of commu-nity-all protective fac-tors against suicide.
“Navy’s efforts to help Sailors better navigate their stress are an all hands evolution, all of the time. These initia-tives extend far beyond September and serve as a launch pad for year-long local efforts to build resil-ience and unit cohesion, promoting a Navywide culture supportive of seeking help,” said Scott.
For more infor-mation, reference NAVADMIN 212/13 or visit http://www.pub-l ic .navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/21ST_C E N T U R Y _ S A I L O R /SUICIDE_PREVENTION/S P M O N T H / P a g e s /default.aspx. and receive the latest updates by fol-lowing @NavStress on Twitter and Facebook.
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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - Even without the uncertain-ty caused by budget negotiations, it will take years for the Navy to recover from the effects of sequestra-tion, the chief of naval operations told an audi-ence at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington earlier this month [September].
Sequestration and the effects of the con-tinuing budget resolu-tion damaged readi-ness, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said.
The Navy’s budget reduction was $11 bil-lion, the admiral said. The service cancelled five ship deployments, and the reduction cut into the service’s surge capacity, he added.
“Usually, we have three carrier strike groups and three amphibious ready groups able to respond within a week,” Greenert said. “We have one now, and that’s going to be the story in fiscal 2014.”
The reduction in fis-cal 2014 is $14 billion. The service exempted military manpower from the cuts, and this would mean 14 per-
cent reductions for all other accounts, the admiral said. Barring help from Congress in the next budget, he told the audience, the Navy will have to cancel half of its ship availability.
“We will cancel a lot of aircraft avail-abilities,” he added. “If we restored the bud-get after [fiscal 2014] and said, ‘You have a full-up operations and maintenance budget,’ it’ll take about five years to get that back-log in aircraft mainte-nance down.”
Navywide, the ser-vice will reduce train-ing for those not deploying, Greenert said. Some air wings will fly and aircrews will receive training, he said, but officials are uncomfortable with the amount of flight hours.
Shipbuilding will drop in fiscal 2014 also. “I would see the loss of a littoral com-bat ship, an afloat-for-ward staging base and advanced procurement for a Virginia-class submarine and a carri-er overhaul,” Greenert said. “We might lose two more - a subma-rine and a destroyer - if we are unable to reprogram and move money into those accounts.”
The Navy will lose about 25 aircraft, from helicopters to P-8s to F-35s, the admiral said.
The civilian hiring freeze will continue, “and there’s a great potential we will have to do a reduction in force,” Greenert said. The Navy will start a voluntary civilian retirement program immediately in fiscal 2014, which begins Oct. 1, to attenuate the need for involuntary reductions, he added.
“We need about a billion dollars to get into the operations and maintenance account and a billion into the procurement accounts so we can get it into shipbuilding, which will be my No. 1 pri-ority in the Navy,” he said.
Beyond fiscal 2014, Greenert said, the bywords will be for-ward presence, readi-ness of deployed forc-es, developing and stressing asymmetric capabilities and new technologies, and cyber capabilities. “We will reduce force struc-ture in this plan, but we have to do it while preserving the right capacity to do one [major combat opera-tion] in the future,” he added.
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Former Boston Celtic Guard, WNBA Star help kick-off Healthy Base Initiative, lead ‘NBA FIT Boot Camp’ at SUBASE Youth Center
By Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty
GROTON, Conn. – Dana Barros, former Boston Celtics guard and Boston College standout, and Teresa Edwards, five-time Olympian and former WNBA coach and player, teamed up with leadership, staff and youngsters at Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Youth Center on Saturday Sept. 21, to highlight the impor-tance of health and wellness through basic basketball and fitness skills.
Barros, Edwards, and staff from the National Basketball Association (NBA) joined SUBASE Commanding Officer Capt. Carl Lahti and Youth Center coaches and staff in hosting the youth-oriented “NBA FIT Boot Camp,” which kicked-off the base’s Healthy Base Initiative (HBI).
“It’s a wonder-ful opportunity to be here today and kick off this event,” said Lahti. We’ve been selected as one of [13] bases around the country to kick off an initiative to get people healthier on base.”
More than 100 young military family members aged 6-18 did just that as they enjoyed a cir-cuit of fitness activities aimed at helping them develop core strength, speed, and coordina-tion. Barros, Edwards and NBA Fit Boot Camp Clinician Sean Hanrahan encouraged and interacted with the
kids as they completed stretching and warm-ups and then practiced basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting.
“The important thing is that you find some-thing you love to do and give it all you have,” said Edwards to the gathered partici-pants after the workout. “Give it honesty, give it hard work, and give it discipline. If you want to be the best, you’ve got to work hard.”
The NBA has been helping SUBASE youth be the best for some time according to Cathy Terrall, SUBASE Youth Center Director.
A large WNBA Connecticut Sun logo painted on the center’s gymnasium wall dates to 2005 when WNBA all-stars like Nykesha Sales, Diana Taurasi, and Sue Bird along with lead-ership from the WNBA and Connecticut Sun helped open a learning center in the building as part of the Read to Achieve Program.
More recently, the center’s newest comput-er classroom was made possible by Lebron James’ efforts on behalf of Boys and Girls Clubs of America following the NBA star’s televi-sion special announcing his move to the Miami Heat.
For Terrall it was rewarding to hear first-hand how the families and youth that attended were grateful to meet with, learn from, and be encouraged by the latest NBA and WNBA stars to be a making a
difference for SUBASE. “It’s been phenom-
enal. I can’t tell you how many parents have personally thanked us for doing this for the kids,” said Terrall. “These children sacri-fice for their country just like their families do, and hearing inspi-rational messages from these athletes, their heroes and role models, makes them feel valued and appreciated.”
Not only did the chil-dren learn from these NBA role models, but Edwards and Barros learned about subma-rine operations and life aboard one of the base’s homeported Virginia-class attack submarines, when they toured USS New Mexico (SSN 779).
“I was totally blown away today. I learned about the challenging life of submariners and what it takes to be a Sailor,” said Barros as he met with local fami-lies. “The capabilities of these submarines are amazing. I feel a lot more secure.”
Following the FIT Boot Camp, children and parents also had an opportunity to learn about healthy eating and nutrition as well as vegetable home-garden-ing from several inter-active activities within the Youth Center.
SUBASE was selected as one of 13 military installations piloting the Healthy Base Initiative under DOD’s Operation Live Well.
Within the Department of Defense (DOD)’s Operation Live Well and its goal to increase the
health and wellness of the total force, includ-ing civilians and family members, the Healthy Base Initiative (HBI) pilot program is aimed at helping DOD gath-er information about current practices, best practices, and future opportunities.
The NBA Cares Hoops for Troops “Healthy Military Base Tour,” and its Fit Boot Camp is such an opportunity.
The NBA and DOD launched the joint undertaking on Aug. 1, 2013, at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla., to pro-mote the importance of exercise, nutrition, and wellness among U.S. service men and women and their families.
At SUBASE it was a clear success.
“This event exceed-ed expectations on all fronts. There was a tremendous amount of
cooperation by the NBA, and they have taught and continue to teach our youth valuable life skills,” said Bob Kydd, SUABSE MWR Director. “I couldn’t think of a better way to launch our Healthy Base Initiative.”
For more information about Operation Live Well and the Healthy Base Initiative, visit: http://www.militaryo-nesource.mil/olw.
GROTON, Conn. - Above, Teresa Edwards, five-time Olympian and former WNBA coach and player, signs a photo for a local youth during the meet and greet after the “NBA FIT Boot Camp” at the SUBASE Youth Center. SUBASE was one of 13 installations selected to tip off the HBI pilot program under the DOD’s health and wellness initiative, Operation Live Well. Left, local youth feast on healthy foods after the NBA FIT boot camp at the SUBASE Youth Center, Sept. 21. The boot camp launched SUBASE’s Healthy Base Initiative Pilot Program, which seeks to promote, among other things, the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet and regular exercise.
GROTON, Conn. - Dana Barros, Teresa Edwards, NBA Cares Staff, MWR Staff and local youth participants gather together after the NBA FIT boot camp at SUBASE Youth Center.
GROTON, Conn. - Dana Barros, former Boston Celtics guard and Boston College standout basketball player, demonstrates the “leap frog” at the “NBA FIT Boot Camp” at the SUBASE Youth Center for staff and local youth, Sept. 21. The event represented a joint undertaking by the NBA and DOD in promoting the importance of exercise, nutrition, and wellness among U.S. service men, women and their families.
Photos by Lt. j.g. Phillip Chitty
GROTON, Conn. - Local youth pass basketballs at “NBA FIT Boot Camp” as family members watch at the SUBASE Youth Center, Sept. 21. Over 100 local youth ranging in age from 6 to 18 participated in the event launching SUBASE’s Healthy Base Initiative.
GROTON, Conn. - A local youth dribbles a basketball around cones during the “NBA FIT boot camp” at the SUBASE Youth Center launching the HBI Pilot Program. The boot camp emphasized fitness activi-ties developing core strength, speed, and coordination, as well as skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting.
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Oktoberfest boosts morale on SUBASE
GROTON, Conn. - Above left, Sailors line up to purchase beverages during an Oktoberfest celebra-tion held at North Lake on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE), Sept. 21. Oktoberfest was sponsored by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department. Above, service members and their families purchase authentic German food during Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department’s Oktoberfest event held at Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) North Lake, Sept. 21. Authentic German food included: German apple crisps, pretzels, sauerkraut, and bratwurst.
GROTON, Conn. - Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SS) Matthew Robinson, pre-commissioning unit (PCU) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) explains to children and parents how to safely play archery tag during Oktoberfest held at Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) North Lake Sept. 21. Oktoberfest was sponsored by SUBASE’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department.
GROTON, Conn. - James Duben, outdoor adventures center manager for Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department provides guidance to Seaman Luis Velazquez-Perez, Naval Submarine School, on how to proper archery technique, during Oktoberfest, held at North Lake Sept. 21. Oktoberfest provided service members and their families a chance to experience a plethora of activities, accompanied with authentic German food, beverages, and festive music.
GROTON, Conn. - Above, Sailors line up to purchase beverages during an Oktoberfest celebration held at North Lake on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Sept. 21. Oktoberfest was sponsored by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department. Left, Seaman Marionito Schwabe, Naval Submarine School, hands out German Alpine Hats to fellow members at the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department’s Oktoberfest celebration held at Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) North Lake, Sept. 21. Oktoberfest served to bring friends and family together to celebrate the official end of summer.
Photos by MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young
By MC2(AW/SW) Kristina Young
GROTON, Conn. – Some 400 Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) community members enjoyed the food, fun, and music of Oktoberfest, as the base’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department hosted a Groton version of the German event at North Lake Sept. 21.
SUBASE’s Oktoberfest offered Sailors a chance to enjoy the official end of the summer season with their loved ones, while feasting on German cuisine and beverages, partaking in fun activities such as rock-climbing and tractor rides, and all while listening to lively, authentic German music from the Oktoberfest German Band.
“We’re doing Oktoberfest for the morale of all family members, whether they’re active duty or retirees,” said James Duben, MWR’s outdoor adventures center manager, as helped manage the festivities. “Everyone’s
having a great time, so I’m very pleased with the out-come.”
This year, MWR intro-duced archery tag as an Oktoberfest activity. The game involved players donning protective gear and squaring up against opposing team members behind giant foam stands, while shooting arrows tipped with tennis balls for safety.
“This is the best activity I’ve participated in,” said Seaman Luis Velazquez-Perez of Naval Submarine School (SUBSCOL). “It’s so engaging and interactive.”
Archery tag and other activities helped build a healthy appetite in festival goers which was satisfied by authentic German apple crisps, sauerkraut, pret-zels, and bratwurst. Music helped enhance the atmo-sphere.
“We’re glad we’re here,” said David Lindsey, a brass instrumentalist with the Oktoberfest German Band that added festive music throughout the afternoon. “We’re extremely honored
to play for service members and their families.”
Setting up for the event took more than three days and required the assistance of some 20 volunteers from SUBSCOL.
“This event is very nice,” said Seaman Marionito Schwabe of SUBSCOL, as he
passed out festive, German alpine hats for all to get in the spirit of Oktoberfest. “I love meeting people and interacting with them.”
Oktoberfest originally began in 1810 as a wed-ding celebration between the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess
Therese.The festival was a sen-
sation and the people of Munich decided to make the Oktoberfest an annual event. Oktoberfest, referred by locals as ‘die Wiesn’, has since grown to become one of the largest fairs in the world, attracting more
than six million people each year.
SUBASE’s Oktoberfest was offered free to military families.
For more information on events sponsored by MWR, visit https://www.face-book.com/mwrsubasenlon.
GROTON, Conn. - Sailors and their families enjoy a tractor ride, during an Oktoberfest celebration held at North Lake on Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Sept. 21. Oktoberfest was sponsored by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department.
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On Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. in Leamy Concert Hall, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Band ushers in a new era of lead-ership with their first perfor-mance under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Adam Williamson. Join us for an afternoon program as Lieutenant Commander Williamson conducts a pro-gram dedicated to “firsts”.
This program begins with a world premiere performance of “Ready for the Call,” writ-ten by USCG Band trombon-ist and arranger, MU1 Sean Nelson. Williamson then fol-lows with a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s “Slava!,” a work written to commemo-rate Mstislav Rostropovich’s first season as music direc-tor of the National Symphony Orchestra. MU1 Greg Case performs Paul Creston’s “Concerto for Saxophone,” and USCG Band vocalist MU1 Megan Weikleenget is featured on three short works by the great songwriter Kurt Weill. The program concludes with the Band’s first performance of William Bolcom’s 2008 com-position, “First Symphony for Band,” an emotional and chal-lenging work that features all musicians on stage.
This event is free and open to the public. Leamy Concert Hall is located at 15 Mohegan Avenue in New London, and is accessible to the handi-capped. For more information about the Coast Guard Band, visit www.uscg.mil/band or call the Concert Information Line at (860) 701-6826.
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BRIANS FIX-IT and Remodeling: Carpentry, Drywall, Tiles. A complete home remodeling and repair service. Quality work, reasonably priced. Lic#560880. 860-388-4077. BUSY BEAVER STUMP GRINDING perfect time of year time of year to turn ugly stump into new lawns 860-510-1646 CHAIR CANING SERVICE, caning, rush, porch weave, all types of seat weaving. Quality craftsmanship, affordable prices. Prompt Service. 860-434-0059. ESTATE SALES conducted by THE OLD FAMILY HOME-STEAD for anyone downsizing, clearing out a home or weeding out excess treasures. We manage weekend on-site sales and sell through the internet. FOR FREE CONSULTATION call Joanne 860-434-2960 or Emily 860-388-4969. FALL CLEANUP & snowplowing. Contact Steves Lawn Care at 860-227-6842 or www.steveslawncarect.com FIREWOOD: Seasoned premium hardwood. Cut, split, de-livered. $235/cord within 10 miles. Slightly more for additional travel. www.staehlys.com Call 860-873-9774. FIREWOOD SPECIAL: $185 A CORD Seasoned All hardwood. Cut, Split, & Delivered. Also logging & land clearing. License 000070.Call 860-663-2826.
FOR RENT: Waterfront. Westbrook Condo. 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, 2 levels, including appliances. & washer/dryer hookup, On tidal salt river for kayak/canoe and crabbing. Immediate availability.
Annual $1100-$1200. 860-552-9554. [email protected] HOUSE CLEANING - Cleaning done to perfection.
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PAINTING: A craftsman who paints. Small pro-jects-the jobs the big services are too busy to do. References and insured. 860-388-0175. PAINTING WITH A WOMAN'S TOUCH Reasonable rates, insured, excellent references. No job too small. Lic. HIC0631461. Call Donna 860-434-0483. RENT ROOM BY WEEK- Low rates, King , Fridge, Microwave, Free Local Calls/Coffee, Cable TV. Liberty Inn 860-575-0151 ROOFING and SIDING OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Additions, Windows, Remodeling, Repairs, Decks. FREE esti-mates, Framing. Summer Specials Best Prices. 860-388-2852. TREE REMOVAL and brush chipping. For prompt pro-fessional service call Ibbitson Tree Service. Insured.860-388-0624. Free Estimates.
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375 LAND FOR SALE
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ANNOUNCEMENT Help wanted advertisements in these columns have been accepted on the premise that jobs offered will be filled on the basis of merit. It is a violation of the Connecticut Fair Employment Practice Law to present or publish or cause to be published any notice or advertisement for employment which indicates preference or limitation based on sex, color, race, national ancestry or origin, religion, age, or physical disability. An exception exists if there is a bonafide occupational qualification for employment. All inquiries should be made to the Connecticut Commision on Human Rights and Opportunities, 50 Linden Street, Waterbury, Ct. 06702
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT THE ADAM STANTON HOUSE. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours at The Adam Stanton House, 63 East Main Street, Clinton on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. The event includes bever-ages and hors d’ oeuvres. It will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The evening is being sponsored by A Limo Company, LLC, Clinton Insurance Center, Clinton Memorials, Essex Savings Bank, Grove Garden Center, LLC and Walker Loden, LTD. Catering is by Bliss Gourmet. Business After Hours is a regularly sched-uled chamber networking function open to all local businesspeo-ple and their staff members, whether or not they are chamber members. The get-together is intended to assist local business-people in making new contacts and working relationships. Ad-mission for Business After Hours is $10 prepaid, $15 at the door. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information or directions call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at (860) 669-3889 or email [email protected].
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT PEREGRINE’S LANDING AT THE SHORELINE. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Peregrine’ s Landing at the Shoreline, 91 East Main Street, Clinton. Light refreshments and hors d’ ouevres will be served. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Business After Hours is a regularly scheduled chamber networking function open to all lo-cal businesspeople and their staff members, whether or not they are chamber members. The get-together is intended to assist lo-cal businesspeople in making new contacts and working rela-tionships. Admission for Business After Hours is $10 prepaid and $12 at the door. Walk-ins are welcome. For more informa-tion or directions call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at (860) 669-3889 or email [email protected]
CLINTON CHAMBER TO HOST BUS TRIP TO NYC. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is planning a noshing, shopping bus trip to New York City on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The bus will stop at Zabar’ s Food Market, The Lexington Street Fair, Bleeker Street, the Pork Shop, Rocco’ s, Bryant Park, Macy’ s and Agata & Valentina’ s. Guests can bring a cooler to store under the bus to fill with purchases and are reminded to bring recyclable bags for non-perishable items. Cost is $65 per person and is payable when seats are reserved. The chartered bus leaves Exit 63 commuter lot at 8:00 am. Guests should be ready to board between 7:30 and 7:45 am. All tickets must be prepaid and reserved. Walk-ons can not be accommodated. The bus departs NYC at approximately 5:30pm. Ticket sale proceeds benefit the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. Call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at (860) 669-3889. Credit cards accepted. Email questions to: [email protected].
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