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The Spirit Of 97th Beach Masters News 97thtranscobeachmasters.wordpress.com Issue 4 April 2013 April Showers, Bring May Flowers and Vegetables By: Amanda Alley I know the first day of Spring has sprung, but the weather in March was really cold this year. Well now April is here. Time to start planting those gardens and working out in the yard. I love this time of year. I get outside and start planting new flowers and getting the vegetable garden ready. There is nothing better than fresh veggies straight from the garden that you grew. Everything tastes so much better. If you want to start planting veggies this year or flowers, start with easy going plants. My first veggies were green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, and cucumbers. They grow well and don’t need much attention. Now I am growing those and more. It really saves on your grocery budget as well. This year I am going to learn how to can many of the vegetables, so I can have them year round. If you would like help starting some veggies, you can call me at 757-660-2072. If I can help I will, and if I can’t then I will direct you to someone who can. When you do start a garden I would like to receive pictures of what you have grown. We will put a section in the newsletter just for the gardens. this issue Featured Soldier P2 Company Photo Opt P3 Company News, and Announcements P4 Congrats, & Future Company Events P4 Compnay STX Lanes P5 April Fool’s Day P6 Army Community Services P7 Game Play P11 Contact list: Company Commander CPT Miles Miller (931) 237-1944 [email protected] Soldier FRG Rep 1LTJoshua Broughton (571) 643-4845 [email protected] FRG Leader Cheryl Morales (757) 509-1074 FRG Co-Leader Jillian Miller (603) 568-6884 [email protected] FRG Treasurer Alyssa Broughton (571) 612-0235 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Amanda Alley (757) 660-2072 [email protected] Get Together at Cheryl Morales’ House On Saturday, April 13 th , spouses of 97 th Transportation are invited to coffee and a potluck brunch starting at 10:00am at the Morales’ (and bring the kids!) Have a cup of coffee, enjoy some delicious food, exchange recipes, do some crafts with the kids and celebrate spring! Those interested in coming, please RSVP to either Cheryl Morales (757-509-1074) or Amanda Alley (757-660-2072) and let them know what special entrée you will be preparing. The Morales’ live at 730 Bunker Hill Circle in Newport News. Her neighborhood is off Oyster Point Road next to Hampton Roads Academy in the Village Green Development. See you there!
Transcript of April Showers, Bring May Flowers and Vegetables · 2013. 4. 3. · newsletter just for the gardens....
The Spirit Of 97th Beach Masters News
97thtranscobeachmasters.wordpress.com
Issue 4 April 2013
April Showers, Bring May Flowers and Vegetables By: Amanda Alley
I know the first day of Spring has sprung, but the weather in March was really cold this year. Well now April is here. Time to start planting those gardens and working out in the yard. I love this time of year. I get outside and start planting new flowers and getting the vegetable garden ready. There is nothing better than fresh veggies straight from the garden that you grew. Everything tastes so much better. If you want to start planting veggies this year or flowers, start with easy going plants. My first veggies were green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, and cucumbers. They grow well and don’t need much attention. Now I am growing those and more. It really saves on your grocery budget as well. This year I am going to learn how to can many of the vegetables, so I can have them year round. If you would like help starting some veggies, you can call me at 757-660-2072. If I can help I will, and if I can’t then I will direct you to someone who can. When you do start a garden I would like to receive pictures of what you have grown. We will put a section in the newsletter just for the gardens.
this issue
Featured Soldier P2 Company Photo Opt P3
Company News, and Announcements P4 Congrats, & Future Company Events P4
Compnay STX Lanes P5 April Fool’s Day P6
Army Community Services P7 Game Play P11
Contact list:
Company Commander
CPT Miles Miller
(931) 237-1944
Soldier FRG Rep
1LTJoshua Broughton
(571) 643-4845
FRG Leader
Cheryl Morales
(757) 509-1074
FRG Co-Leader
Jillian Miller
(603) 568-6884
FRG Treasurer
Alyssa Broughton
(571) 612-0235
Newsletter Editor
Amanda Alley
(757) 660-2072
Get Together at Cheryl Morales’ House On Saturday, April 13th, spouses of 97th Transportation are invited to coffee and a
potluck brunch starting at 10:00am at the Morales’ (and bring the kids!) Have a cup of
coffee, enjoy some delicious food, exchange recipes, do some crafts with the kids and
celebrate spring! Those interested in coming, please RSVP to either Cheryl Morales
(757-509-1074) or Amanda Alley (757-660-2072) and let them know what special
entrée you will be preparing. The Morales’ live at 730 Bunker Hill Circle in Newport
News. Her neighborhood is off Oyster Point Road next to Hampton Roads Academy in
the Village Green Development. See you there!
Featured Soldier
SGT Jason Jetton
My name is CW2 Francis Silva, from Kittery, Maine. I have been in the US Army and watercraft field for
over 14 years. I am married (7 years) to Holly and have two sons Nickel (7) and Lex (4). I originally joined
as a watercraft operator for 3 years and joined for something different in life, I was not sure if I was going
to stay or not. Since I joined though I have discovered that the Army is such a diverse work force and
really never have time to be bored and if you do happen to learn your position well enough to where it
feels mundane there are countless other positions and promotions to be had so you can move on and
still build towards a retirement, nowhere in the civilian world will you ever find a career like this. Being a
Soldier/Mariner I have been all over the world, had to stay up on Soldier tasks and learn countless other
additional duties and love it. Since coming to 97th Transportation Company, I have worked as a Vessel
Master, 1st Platoon Leader as well as the EO rep and Safety Officer. I have watched a transformation
with-in the company and needless to say it is by far the best unit. Soldiers have grown and leaders have
been groomed under the mentorship of our Officers, Warrants and Senior NCO's. We as a unit need to
continue the trend of putting our best foot forward and being the face of the watercraft field. Thank you for
allowing me to serve in the 97th Transportation Company, 1st Platoon rocks.
Company Photo Opt.
“Resolute Warriors” from 10th Transportation Battalion “Waterborne” were chosen to participate in a Department of
the Army training/motivational video regarding U.S. Army customs, courtesies, military bearing, and dedication to
duty. The video will be released Army wide in April to help set the example for the total force. During the video shoot
Sgt. Cardenas with the 97th Trans. Co. “Beach Masters” was actually promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant while the
cameras were rolling. RESOLUTE!! ~Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brian G. Rhodes, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Public Affairs.
Company News
WO1 Gallon was promoted to CW2 on 23MAR2013,
SPC Don Thomas reenlisted aboard the LCU
2006 on 15MAR2013. Thank you for your
service
Congratulations
WO1 Gallon was promoted
to CW2
SPC Don Thomas reenlisted.
These events are still in the
planning process, but keep
them on your calendar.
More details to follow.
Bowling Party on Thursday,
May 30 starting at 6:00pm.
Car Wash fundraiser for the
afternoon on Thursday, June
21st
Future Company Events
Company STX Lanes conducted in March
Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is
not totally clear. It is not like Halloween, where despite an interesting history, most people just put on Halloween costumes, get candy, and leave it at that. There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the
calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in several cultures at the same time, from celebrations
involving the first day of spring.
The closest point in time that can be identified as the beginning of this tradition was in 1582, in France. Prior to that
year, the new year was celebrated for eight days, beginning on March 25. The celebration culminated on April 1. With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was
moved to January 1.
However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not
receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general
populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other
practical jokes.
This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition
eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak,
with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.
In Scotland, for example, April Fool's Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks
involving the posterior region of the body. It is called Taily Day. The origin of the "kick me" sign can be traced to
this observance.
In France and several other European countries, April 1 is often referred to as April Fish. The prank is to stick a
paper fish on the back of another person without being noticed.
Mexico's counterpart of April Fool's Day is actually observed on December 28. Originally, the day was a sad
remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod. It eventually evolved into a lighter
commemoration involving pranks and trickery.
Pranks performed on April Fool's Day range from the simple, (such as saying, "Your shoe's untied, or I accidentally stepped on your glasses!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommate's alarm clock back an hour is a common gag.
Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, "April Fool!"
Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fool's Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on
friends or relatives that last the entire day. The news media even gets involved. For instance, a British short film once shown on April Fool's Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers" and how they harvest
their crop from the spaghetti trees. And let's not forget the IRS socks us with our online tax software deadline in
April. Coincidence? You decide!
April Fool's Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other"
out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. It's simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on
which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!
Article found at: http://wilstar.com/holidays/aprilfool.htm
Army Community Services (ACS)
COMMUNITY UPDATES *JBLE has a Volunteer Opportunities web page: http://www.jble.af.mil/volunteeropportunities.asp
*DMV 2 Go! The DMV’s mobile customer service center called DMV 2 Go is traveling across VA providing services to Military Members, Veterans, and their Families. DMV 2 Go is a handicapped-accessible full service office that provides all DMV transactions including applying for and renewing driver’s licenses, adult and child ID cards. Road and knowledge tests are available, and applicants may get their pictures taken and complete vision screenings. Customers can order disabled parking placards or plates, and get vehicle titles, license plates, and decals. DMV staff can assist with services specific to Veterans, including applying for the VA Veterans ID card. Please go to www.dmvNOW.com/DMV2GO for dates in your area.
*Starting in August, the US Postal Service will no longer deliver regular mail to street addresses on Saturdays. Mail will be delivered Monday through Friday. The following services will not change: packages will still be delivered on Saturdays; mail will be delivered to PO Boxes on Saturdays; PO locations currently open on Saturdays will remain open on Saturdays. Discontinued services is expected to save the Postal Service $2 billion annually.
FORT EUSTIS AREA:
1. There is a Spouse Deployment Support Group that meets on Wednesday mornings from 10-1130, Regimental Memorial Chapel Lounge, Bldg 923, FMI, please call (757)755-5500.
2. ScreamFree PARENTING: “ScreamFree Parenting is not just another parenting book. It’s the first parenting book that maintains-from beginning to end—that parenting is NOT about kids…It’s about parents. As parents pay more attention to controlling their own behavior instead of their kid’s behavior, the result is stronger, more rewarding, and more fulfilling family relationships.” Group meets Mondays only…1730-1930, ACS, Bldg 650. Call (757)878-3638 to register.
3. Volunteer of the Year Ceremony, 19 April 2013, 1300, FEVA, Eustis Club.
4. Army Wife Network (AWN): AWN delivers on-site workshops to Army posts and Guard/Reserve units world-wide. AWN is coming to FEVA, Thursday, 16 May 2013, 1700-2100; Friday, 17 May 2013, 1000-1400, Eustis Club. The event is designed to empower military Families. It is based on the best-selling book “1001 Things to LOVE about MILITARY LIFE.” Online registration opens 22 April, 2000, www.ArmyWifeNetwork.com, click EVENTS, then register for FIELD EXERCISE. FREE childcare is available with pre-registration through Parent Central, (757)878-4025.
Future Community Events
May 4, 2013 24th Annual Newport News Children's Festival of Friends (NN Park)
June 1, 2013 King-Lincoln Park Day
June 8, 2013 summer Celebration Wine Festival (Lee Hall Mansion)
Alpha-Cross 06 The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?
Across 1. ___ speak louder than words (7) 5. Pieces of ___ (5) 8. Trade ___ (7) 9. The Holy ___ (5) 10. __ the lion (3) 12. Lead by ___ (7) 14. A little rough around the ___ (5) 15. Last but not ___ (5) 20. Time is of the ___ (7) 22. Tic-Tac- ___ (3) 23. A ___ playing field (5) 25. Sorely ___ (7) 27. __ your bets (5) 28. Many happy ___ (7)
Down 1. Question and ___ (6) 2. ___ pink (7) 3. The ___ and only (3) 4. You can't beat the ___ (6) 5. Chicken and ___ (3) 6. ___ the nettle (5) 7. Fortune ___ (6) 11. A drop in the ___ (5) 13. Secret ___ (5) 16. Helter ___ (7) 17. Health, ___ and happiness (6) 18. ___ late than never (6) 19. Jack of all ___ (6) 21. ___ by the bell (5) 24. Let sleeping dogs ___ (3) 26. ___ his match (3)
Catch-Words 01 puzzle answers found at
http://www.puzzlechoice.com/cw/Catch01solx.html
GAME PLAY
GAME PLAY FOR KIDS
ARCHITECT, ARTIST, ASTRONAUT,
AUTHOR, BAKER, BUILDER, BUTCHER,
CARPENTER, DENTIST, DOCTOR,
DRIVER, FARMER, FIREFIGHTER,
LAWYER, NURSE, PHOTOGRAPHER,
PILOT, PLUMBER, SAILOR, SCIENTIST,
SOLDIER, TAILOR, TEACHER.
