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Vol. 71, No. 26 Celebrating 71 Years of Community Partnership July 3, 2014

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

Did you know that a boat op-erator is likely to become

impaired more quickly than amotor vehicle driv-er, drink for drink?Or that the use ofalcohol is involvedin about a thirdof all recreationalboating fatalities?

Anyone whooperates a vessel,from the simplest canoe to theflashiest motorboat, would bewise to learn the risks of boatingunder the influence of alcoholor drugs.

Affecting judgment, vision,balance and coordination, al-cohol is even more hazardouson the water.

“The additional swayingmotion, vibration, enginenoise, sun, wind and spraycan all aid in acceleratinga drinking boater’s impair-ment,” explained Chief War-rant Officer 2 Philip Robinson,commanding officer of CoastGuard Station St. Inigoes,Maryland.

The Coast Guard’s pri-mary duty, ensuring thewaterways remain safe fornavigation and recreation,includes the routine board-ing of recreational ves-

sels. Once theCoast Guardis onboard thevessel, theyobserve theboat’s operatorfor signs of in-toxication and,if determined

to be under the influence,the Coast Guard tows thevessel to shore.

“If there’s another capableoperator onboard, they canbring the vessel in,” Robinsonsaid, “but it’s our responsi-bility to get the intoxicatedperson off the water and notallow them to get into theirvehicle and head home.”

The U.S. Coast Guard is alaw enforcement entity andis authorized to administersobriety tests. Last year, theSt. Inigoes station dealt withabout 15 boating under theinfluence incidents withintheir area of responsibility.

Under the influenceWater vessels and alcohol don’t mix

By Donna CipolloniTester staff writer

Avehicle capable ofreaching speeds up to50 mph, has no brakes

and requires no special li-cense to operate? As ridicu-lous as that may sound, thereare thousands of them outthere in the hands of recre-ational boaters up and downthe waterways surroundingSouthern Maryland.

“The most important thinganyone can do for themselves,their familyandothersaroundthem on the water, is to takea safety boating course andlearn what they need to knowto safely operate a vessel onour waterways,” said ChiefWarrant Officer 2 Philip Rob-inson, commanding officer ofCoast Guard Station St. Ini-goes, Maryland. “Eight out ofevery10boaterswhodrownedin 2013 were operating a boatless than 21 feet in length.”

Whether the vessel is amotorboat, sailboat, canoe,kayak or jet ski, local agen-cies such as the PatuxentRiver Sail and Power Squad-ron or Coast Guard Auxiliaryoffer free ongoing boat and

water safety courses that goover everything any boaterneeds to know.

Course topics cover all as-pects of boating safety includ-ingnecessary life safetyequip-ment; federal and state boat-ing laws; personal watercraftrequirements; sound-produc-ing devices; visual distress sig-nals; docking, undocking andmooring; using charts; weath-er and tides; river hazards;emergency radio calls; typesof buoys and beacons; navi-gation rules and filing a floatplan, among many others.

“We would ask everyoneto file a float plan regardlessof whether they’re in a motor-boat, sailboat or just rentinga canoe or kayak for the day,”Robinson said. “Write downwhere you’re going, who’swith you, how long you expectto be out, what safety gear youhave with you — and leave itwith someone. If you don’tshow up later, they can turnthat information over to theCoast Guard and we’ll use itto narrow our search and helpus identify where the missingpersons might be.”

And while wearing a lifejacket may seem like a no-

brainer, many individualswear one incorrectly rated forthe speed of their boat, notproperly fitted, or don’t wearone at all.

“A jet ski transits at an ex-tremely high rate of speed andnot every life jacket is rated forthe impact you’d receive fall-ing off at that rate of speed,so it’s necessary to have theone you need,” Robinson ex-plained. “And, in my experi-ence, the majority of deathson the water were people not

wearing life jackets; or severalwere wearing jackets, but theywere too big.”

Simple flotation craftsuch as canoes and kayakscan also result in casualties,Robinson said.

“Canoes are unstable andyou have to balance themso you don’t tip over; and becareful not to overload them,”headded.“Ifakayakflipsover,

U.S. Navy photo/Donna Cipolloni

According to theMarylandNatural Resources Police, Saturday is the day of the weekwhenmost boating accidents occur.Regardless of the size of their vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard encourages all boaters to attend a free boating andwater safetycourse offered by agencies such as the U.S. Power Squadron or U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Boat responsiblyBoat responsibly

In Maryland,the penalty upon firstconviction of boatingunder the influence isa fine up to $1,000;imprisonment for upto one year; or both.

Avoiding a BUIHaving no alcohol onboard a vessel is the safest way to

enjoy a day on thewater.“Even if the boat operator isn’t drinking, there’s still

the risk of an intoxicated passenger injuring themselvesor falling overboard,” warnedChief AviationMachinist’sMate ThomasGlasl, drug and alcohol programadviser(DAPA) at NAS Patuxent River.But if it’s likely alcohol is still a part of the excursion,

Glasl suggests these tips for staying safe and avoidingBoating Under the Influence:

Provide a variety of non-alcoholic drinksBring plenty of food and snacksLimit your trip to a reasonable amount of time; it’s

common to become tiredmore quickly on thewaterKeep alcohol consumption ashore in a picnic area or

at a boating club restaurantDrink responsiblyAllow enough time between the fun and getting back

into your boat or car.“Many recreational boaters forget that a boat is a ve-

hicle and the safe operation of that vehicle is a legal andpersonal responsibility,” Glasl said. “Boating under theinfluence is just as deadly as drinking and driving.”

WATER SAFETY CLIP AND SAVEBoat andwater courses:U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Resource Center:

www.uscgboating.org/safety/boating_safety_cours-es_.aspxU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:

www.cgaux.orgU.S. Power Squadron:

www.usps.orgAmerican Canoe Association (ACA):

www.americancanoe.org

Find a vessel safety check examiner:www.safetyseal.net/ and click on “IWant a VSC” to

find an examiner near youFloat Plan information and blank float plan form:www.uscgboating.org/safety/float_planning.aspx

Life jacket information:www.uscgboating.org/safety/life_jacket_wear_wear-

ing_your_life_jacket.aspx.

Top 10 paddler tips:www.americancanoe.org/?page=Top_10.

Free classes offer boaterswhat they need to know

See Boating, Page 4

Happy Independence Day

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Illuminate the night skyFrom the NAS Patuxent RiverSafety Department

The Fourth of July is always a funtime to acknowledge the nation’sbirthday with fireworks, but theymust be used carefully.The National Council on Fire-

works Safety urges consumers tobe smart before, during and afterconsumer fireworks displays by of-fering the following advice.

Before:Choose an open area away

from spectators, homes, buildingsand dry vegetation

Use a garden hose to wet downthe area before firing

During:As each device burns out, soak

it using a hose or a bucket of water

After:Place all used items in a cov-

ered, fireproof container and leaveit outside away from homes andbuildings

SparklersPlace all used items in a cov-

ered, fireproof container and leaveit outside away from homes andbuildings

Children ages 11 and youngershould not use sparklers withoutvery close adult supervision

Always remain standing whileusing sparklers

Never hold a child in your armswhile using sparklers

Never hold or light more thanone sparkler at a time

Sparklers and bare feet can be apainful combination. Always wearclosed-toe shoes when using spar-klers

Putting safety first this Fourth of July

From the NAS Patuxent RiverSafety Department

Many may plan to celebrate thisweekend surrounded by family andfriends, cooking over an open flame;indeed, the Fourth of July is perhapsthe single busiest grilling day of theyear.But, whether it’s done with a char-

coal or gas grill, it’s important to knowthe dangers commonly associatedwith each to protect you, your familyand friends.U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission statistics show thatwarm-weather activities such as host-ing a barbecue led to more than 3.5million product-related injuries lastyear. Following a few precautionarysteps can put you on your way to asafe cookout every time.

Gas Grill PrecautionsHave propane cylinders filled

only by a qualified gas dealer. Remindthe supplier not to fill the cylinder be-yond 80 percent.

Be aware of the cylinder’s pres-sure relief valve. The valve will ventpropane gas and relieve pressure,however the vapors are combustibleand can ignite.

Install the POL safety plug or pro-tective cap, as instructed by the man-ufacturer of the grill.

Check for gas leaks every time youdisconnect and reconnect the regu-lators to the propane tank, such aswhen changing tanks.

If the grill hasn’t been used in awhile or has been stored for a periodof time, check for gas leaks, deterio-ration, proper assembly, and for anyburner obstructions such as dirt anddebris before using.

Keep the lid open when lightingthe grill to prevent an explosion fromgas build-up.

Do not lean over the grill while ig-niting it or while cooking.

If you have trouble igniting theburner or it goes out during opera-tion, turn off the gas, keep the lid openand wait five minutes before trying tolight again. This will give any vaporsfrom the gas a chance to dissipate andminimizes the fire hazards.

Store spare cylinders properly. Donot store a spare cylinder under ornear a barbecue grill, heat source oran open flame. They should only bestored outdoors in shady areas out ofthe reach of children and away fromchildren’s play areas.

Charcoal Grill PrecautionsIf you use a starter fluid, use only

charcoal starter fluid.Never add charcoal fluid or any

other flammable liquid to coals thatare already lit.

Keep charcoal fluid out of thereach of children and away from heatsources.

If using an electric charcoal start-er, use an extension cord made foroutdoor use.

When you are finished grilling, letthe coals completely cool before dis-posing of them in a metal container.

General Barbecue TipsPropane and charcoal grills

should only be used outdoors.The grill should be placed well

away from the home, deck railingsand out from under eaves and over-hanging branches.

Keep children and pets away fromthe grill area.

Keep your grill clean by removinggrease or fat buildup from the grillsand in trays below the grill.

Never leave your grill unattended.

Gather ’round the grill

Murray reenlists

ABH2 (AW/SW) JawannMurray, left, is presented aCertificate of Reenlistment

by Lt. Cmdr. ClintStonewall, NASPatuxent

River Air Field Divisionofficer, following aceremony Fridayat T-Line.Murray,

whoworks atT-Line, signed on forthreemore years.

Capt. Kyle Karstens assumes commandfromCapt. Dana Dewey during the E-6Airborne Strategic Command, Control andCommunications ProgramOffice (PMA-271)change of command held June 20 at NASPatuxent River. Dewey’s next assignment iswith the F-35 Lightning II Joint ProgramOfficeas a ProgramDirector.

About Capt. Kyle KarstensHOMETOWN: Audubon, IowaEDUCATION: Graduated from Iowa StateUniversity in 1989NAVY CAREER: Deployed on several overseasdeployments as an ES-3A Shadow and EP-3E Aries II pilot; is a graduate of the U.S. NavalTest Pilot School; served as Chief of Staff toProgramExecutive Officer for Air Anti-Sub-marineWarfare, Assault, and Special Missionprograms (PEO(A))

PMA-271 gets new commander

Courtesy photoU.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Courtesy photo

On base:

Fleet and Family ReadinessCustomer Preference SurveyOpen through Oct. 23

Active-duty military, Re-servists, delayed entry, militarynational guard, disabled veter-ans, retired military, militarydependents and DOD civiliansare invited to take the custom-er preference survey, whichtakes about 5-10 minutes tocomplete. Your answers willinform decisions to improvethe recreational opportunitiesand programming offered atinstallations throughout Na-val District Washington. Allanswers are anonymous. Nopersonally identifiable infor-mation is collected. Results areanalyzed by FFR. No attemptwill be made to identify any in-dividual. Customers who com-plete the survey can enter intoa drawing for a two-night stayat Navy Recreation Center Sol-omons or two tickets to a Free-dom Live Concert. Winnerswill be announced monthly.For more information, con-tact [email protected] . Take the survey at:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FFRCustomer.

Did Your Information Changein Global? Is your phonenumber listed?

To change your contact in-formation in the GAL, users canupdate through MilConnect bylogging in at www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect; select Up-date GAK Info under the QuickLinks section on the right side.For civilians, military and con-tractors, your GAL informationshould be updated on the CIV,MIL or CTR tab. For assistance,contact the DMC support cen-ter at 800-538-9552.

Civilian Employee Assistanceand Work/Life Program

The Department of the Navy,in conjunction with the U.S.Department of Health and-Human Services, Federal Oc-cupational Health (FOH), isoffering this free program toDON civilian employees andtheir families, providing thema centralized way to accesslicensed counselors, work/life specialists, managementcoaching, consultation andvarious online resources tohelp deal with childcare, elder-care, legal and financial man-agement, and overall daily life

situations such as relocationand event planning. Sessionsare confidential and volun-tary. For more information,visit http://donceap.foh.hhs.gov/ or call 1-844-DONCEAP.The NAVAIR point of contact,Conita Craft, can be reachedat 301-342-3913, and the NDWpoint of contact, Kathy Caste-lo, at 202-685-9629.

Off base:

St. Mary’s Century Cycling EventRegister now for Sept. 13 eventBenefitting the Semper Fi Fund

Each year, hundreds of cy-clists enjoy the quiet ruralcharm of St. Mary’s County andwhether you ride the entire 100miles or the 25 mile route, youcan count on hospitality andfriendliness. Choose a 104-mile, 68-mile, 50-mile or 25-mile course. Cyclists receivea wicking, technical t-shirt.Rides star and finish at Den-nis Point Marina in Drayden.At the end, riders can enjoy ashower, picnic and live musicat the marina. Cost per indi-vidual: $55. For more informa-tion: Email [email protected] or contact MikeDaugherty at 301-997-8487 or

Fred Parker at 757-395-9305.Visit http://paxvelo.com/st.marys-century/ for a link toonline registration.

Pax River Raiders Youth FootballRegistration10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5, 12 and13,Wal-Mart1-4 p.m. July 13, Dick’s SportingGoods

Fees: Flag, ages 5-6, $80;Tackle, ages 7-14, $175; Cheer-leading, ages 5-14, $150. Formore information or to reg-ister online, visit www.paxriverraiders.org. For football,contact President Dave Burrisat 240-925-9883 and for cheercontact Cheer Director NicholeMoneymaker at 240-577-9503.

PaxSpace Open Houseand Catapult Competition11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1344178 AirportView Drive,Building 2, Bay 13, Hollywood

PaxSpace is a place wherepeople can meet to collaborateand work on projects. Tour ourspace and attend the catapultcompetition where competitorswill demonstrate their designsfor launching tennis balls thefarthest, per AP distance. Theopen house is also a chance to

meet some of our instructorsand discuss what classes we of-fer. For more information, visitwww.paxspace.org/summer-open-house.

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St. Nicholas ChapelService ScheduleCatholic ServicesMass: Sundays at 9 a.m. and5 p.m.Weekdays at 11:35 a.m.Continuing Catholic Development (CCD):Sundays from10:30-11:30 a.m.

Protestant ServicesWorship: Sundays at 11 a.m.Men’s Discipleship: Sunday,6-7:30 p.m. at the ReligiousProgrammingCenterWomen’s Study: Tuesday,6:30-8 p.m. and Thursday,10-11:30 a.m. at the ReligiousProgrammingCenter

By Gary YoungerCommander, Fleet ReadinessCenters Public Affairs

Innovation is difficult butnecessary. This was the messagedelivered by Capt. Michael Abreuduring the NAVAIR College of Lo-gistics and Industrial Operations(CLIO) Guest Lecture Series, heldin May at the base theater aboardNAS Patuxent River.

Following the lecture themeof “Innovation in the Work-place,” Abreu, program managerof the Naval Enterprise NetworksProgram Office, Washington,D.C., spoke of lessons he learnedduring a year-long tour as a Sec-retary of Defense Corporate Fel-low at Google, Inc. headquartersin Mountain View, California.The lecture was attended by sev-eral dozen participants locallyand remotely by video telecon-ference to Cherry Point, NorthCarolina; Jacksonville and Or-lando, Florida; Lakehurst, NewJersey; and San Diego.

“What amazed me when I gotthere was this culture of trying to

get to yes,” he said. “When youhad a conversation and some-one had an idea, [the response]wasn’t “yeah, but ...”

“You need talk about youridea [in a way] that is eitherconstructive or builds to a pointwhere you have facts and datato get to yes,” he said as he ex-plained the importance of re-framing ideas and changing howteam members collaborate.

“We’re [the big] Navy, we’rebureaucratic, but we have tochange,” he said, noting thateach of the U.S. armed servicesis two-to-four times the size ofAmerica’s largest corporations.“We do it [change] anyway. Wedo it slower, but we do it.”

Many of these lessons aretransferable to the Departmentof Defense, Abreu said as he en-couraged attendees of the lectureto apply the innovations in theworkplace.

The CLIO Guest Lecture Se-ries is designed to increase thetraining and abilities of the navalaviation logistics community.

CLIO Guest Lecture Series:Innovation in the Workplace

If there’s a topic parents dreadtalking about with their kids more

than relationships, it’s probablymoney.

In a culture inundated with gos-sip about celebrity incomes, con-stant stock-market chatter, or TVshows such as “Who Wants to bea Millionaire,” how do parents ex-plain this to their fashion-consciousmiddle-school kids? How aboutteens with dreams of out-of-statecollege or a new car?

As parents, we often strugglewith what type of gift we want toget for our children during the holi-days or when their birthday is fastapproaching. One of the best giftsa parent can give their child is theability to save and manage moneysmartly.

Certainly, I agree with most insaying the best gift you can give achild is a happy, healthy home witha foundation built on unconditionallove. Children raised in this envi-ronment will most likely succeed indealing with many of the complexi-ties life will throw at them.

However, even some of the most

grounded and stable people havenot always made the best financialdecisions.

Don’t get me wrong, inadequatemoney management decisions arenot the result of poor parenting,below-par intelligence, or a lack ofscholastic accomplishment.

Before a lot of parents learn howto really be financially responsible,at some point they almost certainlyfelt out of control and helpless tostruggle to pay monthly expenses.Even though these may seem likebasic skills, a large number simplyweren’t taught them.

Educating kids about money is atall order. Parents must transform anabstraction into something concrete,and then put it in its proper place inthe children’s and family’s life.

With so much of our identitieswrapped up in how much we make,money can be a highly emotionalissue.

As for money skills, parents getlittle help from schools, which usu-ally don’t offer instruction — if at all— until high school. As many par-ents know through experience, or

lack of it, if we don’t take the timeto answer our kid’s questions aboutmoney, the “school of hard knocks”most certainly will.

Remember, children constantlylook to their parents for guidanceand direction. If you model re-sponsible saving behaviors, moneymanagement skills, savvy consumerhabits and explaining at times whyyou made those choices, chancesare your kids will do the same.

Encouraging kids to find creativeways to save or make money notonly helps them feel empowered —it helps them feel like they’re doingtheir part to help out.

Best of luck to all of you parentsraising our next generation of mil-lionaires!

Have a financial question? Sub-mit it to [email protected] include “Money Talk Question”in the subject line.

Beyond the piggy bankJim WalshPersonal FinancialManagerNAS Patuxent RiverFleet and FamilySupport Center

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BySeanRiceAircraft Launch andRecovery EquipmentProgram Office (PMA-251)Communications Support

The past and future re-cently overlapped whenthe near-silent armatureof the U.S. Navy’s newElectromagnetic AircraftLaunch System, calledEMALS, propelled an F/A-18C Hornet.

EMALS — the newestcarrier catapult technol-ogy in 60 years — com-pleted the second andfinal phase of aircraft com-patibility testing (ACT)this spring at Joint BaseMcGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,New Jersey, with the first-ever launches of the legacyHornet.

The Hornet also markedthe 35th anniversary of itsinaugural flight last year.

“This is an amazingand pivotal time for navalaviation,” said Capt. FrankMorley, who leads the F/A-18 and EA-18G ProgramOffice (PMA-265) locatedat NAS Pax River. “Whowould have thought 35years ago that the Hornetwould launch from any-thing other than steamcatapult technology. Weare fortunate to witnessthis historic milestone.”

Replacing the steam launchEMALS is replacing the

steam launch system be-ginningwith the newFord-class carriers. USS GeraldR. Ford (CVN 78) is under

construction at the Hun-tington Ingalls Industriesshipyard inNewport News,Virginia, where nearly allEMALS hardware compo-nents have been deliveredand installed.

Phase oneThe first phase of ACT

successfully ended in fall

2011 with 134 mannedaircraft launches, com-prising the F/A-18E SuperHornet, T-45C Goshawk,C-2A Greyhound, E-2DAdvanced Hawkeye and F-35C Lightning II.

Phase twoACT phase two, which

concluded April 6, includ-ed launches of the EA-18GGrowler and F/A-18C Hor-net, and another round oflaunches with the currentcarrier-deployed aircraftthat completed ACT phaseone.

“We’re very pleased tobe this close to deliver-ing EMALS to the UnitedStates Navy,” said Capt.Jim Donnelly, programmanager for the AircraftLaunch and RecoveryEquipment ProgramOffice

(PMA-251), located at NASPax River.

What’s nextDonnelly said CVN 78

is projected to deliver inspring 2016, and at-seaEMALS aircraft launcheswill begin shortly thereaf-ter.

Starting in late 2015, theship is scheduled to launchdead-loads, or weightedsleds, from the system,leading up to mannedlaunches after delivery.

EMALS is a completecarrier-based launch sys-tem, designed to expandthe operational capabilityof the Navy’s future carri-ers to include all currentand future planned carrierair wing platforms — fromlightweight unmanned toheavy strike fighters.

Navy’s newest aircraft launch system goes retro

Courtesy photo

An F/A-18C Hornet is launched recently from a test runway at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,N.J., using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System during aircraft compatibility testing.Manned aircraft launches from the test site concluded April 6 with the final launches of the Hornet.

youneed to knowhow to get itbackupright.”

Robinson also cautionedboaters to always check theweather before heading outand be wary of lightning andwinds that causehigh seas.

“Canoes aremade ofmetaland are susceptible to light-ning strikes,” he said. “They’realso not rated for seas. If thewind picks up, it’ll get roughout there. If you see a stormcoming in, get off thewater.”

One duty of the CoastGuard is to educate thepublic.

“We want the same thing

they do — we want them tohave a good day on the water;but we also want them to re-turn home safely that night,”Robinson said.

Everyday,Robinson’s crewrandomlyboardsvessels toob-serve the operator for signs ofintoxication, assess their boat-ing capability and run through

U.S. Coast Guardrequirements:

Boats must have USCG-approved Type I, II, III or Vlife jackets for each persononboard.

Boats 16 feet and longermust also have at least oneType IV throwable deviceonboard.

BOATINGContinued from 1

EMALS performanceHigher launch energy

capacitySubstantial

improvements insystem maintenance

Increased reliability andefficiency

More accurateend-speed control, witha smooth acceleration atboth high and low speeds.

All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Cen-ter in Building 2090 off BundyRoadunless otherwise noted.Classes are open to active-duty and retired military andReservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made atFFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

1-2-3Magic: noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays until July 22RésuméWriting: 1-4 p.m. TuesdayOperation Boots to Business: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tues-

day-WednesdayWelcome to Pax: 9-11 a.m.WednesdayMyers Briggs: 8 a.m. to noon July 10

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Information,Tickets andTravelOffice301-342-3648River’sEdge301-342-3656CustomizedCreations301-342-6293NRCSolomons410-286-8046CedarPointGolfCourse301-342-3597

Celebrate this weekend with MWRMWR’s two-day celebration kicks off today!

ThursdayPool party

Patriotic Pool Party from 8-10 p.m. at NRC SolomonsRiverside Aquatics. Take a dip in the pool or play gamespool side and enjoy an eveningwith the entire family.FridayGolfing

Teeoff thisFourthof JulyatMWR’sRed,WhiteandBlueGolf Tournament. Tee times available from 7-11 a.m. attheCedar PointGolf Course. Register before teeing off.Parade

Join MWR for its fourth annual Patriotic Parade start-ing at 2 p.m. at theNRCSolomonsAdventure Zone.Buffet and fireworks

Enjoy the fireworks show with live music from LatriceCarr & Muzician’s Den. Eat all your Fourth of July favor-ites, inacasualbuffetstyleatRiver’sEdge. Buffetavailablefrom6-8p.m.Nocoolersorpetsplease. Fireworks start at9:15 p.m.Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for youths ages 10and younger. Tickets on sale now at the River’s Edge andITTOffice. *Sponsoredby:NorthropGrumman.Fireworks

Take a walk to the West Basin Marina while MWRserves you cold refreshingdrinks, hot dogs, and snacks attheMidway Bar. Bring a blanket or chairs to watch Solo-mons’ fireworks show. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

NRC SolomonsCardboard Boat Race6 p.m. Sunday

Bring your imagination and set sail on your very owncardboard boat. Basic supplies provided to build yourownboat—cardboard,plastic andduct tapeonly. Joinusat theRiversideBeach for thebig race!

MWR


Thursday, July 36:30 p.m.,AMillionWays toDie in theWest(Rated: R, 1 hr. 56mins.)After cowardly Albert

backs out of a gunfight be-cause he’s never fired hisgun, his girlfriend leaveshim for another man.WhenAlbert accidentally savesthe life of a mysterious and

beautiful woman, she helpshim find his courage andlearn to standup forhimself.Butwhenher notorious out-law husband arrives seekingrevenge, the sheep farmermust triumph over all of theawfuldangersof theoldwestto saveher.

Friday, July 4Closed for theholiday

Saturday, July 54p.m.,Maleficent(Rated: PG-13, 2hrs. 3mins.)6:30 p.m., Edge ofTomorrow(3-D)(Rated:PG-13, 1hr. 53mins.)9 p.m., 22 JumpStreet(Rated: R, 1 hr. 52mins.)

Sunday, July 62 p.m., X-Men: Days ofFuture Past (3-D)

(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 12mins.)

Monday and TuesdayClosed

Wednesday, July 93:30 p.m., Rio 2FreeSummerMovieMati-

nee (Rated:G, 1 hr. 41mins.)

6:30 p.m., X-Men:Days ofFuture Past

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By NicoleQuinnNaval Health ClinicPatuxent River PublicHealth Educator

Ultraviolet rays, or UV ra-diation, is a known carcinogenthat can cause a number ofharmful effects on the skin.

The two types of UV radia-tion that can affect the skin —

UVA and UVB — have bothbeen linked to skin cancer anda weakening of the immunesystem. They also contributeto premature aging of the skin,cataracts and can cause skincolor changes.

Although it’s largely pre-ventable, skin cancer is themost common form of can-

cer in the United States withmore than 1 million people inthe U.S. diagnosed each year,according to the U.S. Environ-mental ProtectionAgency.

EPA surveys indicate mostpeople are confused about theproper use and effectiveness ofsunscreens. When used prop-erly, sunscreens can protectthe skin fromsomeof the sun’sdamagingUV radition.

UVA rays are not absorbed

by the ozone layer and pen-etrate deep into the skin, heav-ily contributing to prematureaging. Up to 90 percent of thevisibleskinchangescommonlyattributed to aging are causedby sun exposure.

UVB rays are partially ab-sorbed by the ozone layer andmostly affect the surface of theskin; these rays are theprimarycause of sunburn. Because ofthe thinningof theozone layer,

theeffectsofUVBradiationwillpose an increased threat untilthe layer is restored in the latterhalf of the 21st century.

Sunscreens protect yourskin by absorbing and/or re-flectingUVAandUVBrays.TheFDA requires all sunscreens to

containasunprotectionfactor,or SPF, label.

The SPF label reveals therelative amount of sunburnprotection a sunscreen canprovide an average user when

CLINIC CORNER:

The facts on sunscreen

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correctly used and within date of expiration.Although the SPF ratings found on sunscreenpackages apply mainly to UVB rays, many sun-screen manufacturers include ingredients thatprotect the skin from some UVA rays as well.These broad-spectrum sunscreens are highlyrecommended.

SunscreenswithanSPFof at least 15are rec-ommended. You should be aware that an SPFof 30 is not twice as protective as an SPF of 15;rather, when properly used, an SPF of 15 pro-tects the skin from93 percent of UVB radiation,and an SPF 30 sunscreen provides 97 percentprotection.

Try using a lip balm containing SPFnot onlyfor your lips, but under your eyes and on youreye lids; this minimizes the chance of it gettingsunscreen into your eyeswhichmay sting.

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St. Mary’s County:Solomons Fourth of JulyNoon, Decorated boat parade9 p.m. FireworksWatch a glorious parade of decorated

boats and crews showing their patrioticcolors. Parade can be viewed from manywaterfront locations. Beginning at ap-proximately 9 p.m., fireworks will be shotfromabarge in thePatuxentRiver and canbe viewed from the Riverwalk. Visit www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-4th-of-july.html for more details.

River Concert Series5 p.m. gates open; 7 p.m. concert FridayTownhouse Green, St.Mary’s CollegeThe July 4 extravaganza features a trib-

ute to the Big Bands, including hits byHarry James, Bennie Goodman and Tom-my Dorsey. The concert will finish withthe “Moonlight Serenade,” punctuated bya spectacular fireworks display. Free.

Calvert County:Maker’s Market: Sea Glass & Beach Crafts9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SaturdayAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & ArtsCenterThis very special Maker’s Market,

celebrating the beach, is the place tofind handmade, homemade, or home-grown products....crafts, hanging bas-kets, organic skincare products, farmfresh produce, cut flowers, bakedgoods, batik and fleece clothing, hand-made soaps and candles, herbal teas,ornaments, folk art, handmade giftsand more!

Bay Breeze Concert Series7:30-8:45 p.m. TuesdayChesapeake Bay Railway Museum4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake BeachBlue grass music with the Dixie Ram-

blers. Inclement weather location will bethe Northeast Community Center Gym.

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