Traveler’s Championship Golf Tournament offers free admission. See page 3.
Vol. 49, No. 2
GROTON, Conn. - Chinah Helmandollar, current Miss Virginia USA, enjoys the hospitality of the wardroom aboard USS Virginia (SSN 774), along with the officers
and crew after completing a full tour of the boat, June 16. Standing from left to right: Lieutenant junior grade Brian Higgins, Supply Officer, Lieutenant Keith
Turnbull, Quality Assurance Officer, Lieutenant Commander Thomas O’Donnell, Engineer, Chinah Helmandollar, Miss Virginia USA, Commander Tim Salter,
Commanding Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Wes Bringham, Executive Officer, Lt. Scott Stewart, Combat Systems Officer, and Lt. Travis Burden, Damage Control Assistant.
Corpsmen take
the challenge
Photo by SA Michael Henderson
GROTON, Conn. – Corpsman Second
Class Alex Rubang, Hospitalman
Brian Hunt, and Hospitalman Justin
Hayes carry a “wounded” Sailor who
is unable to walk, during the Mass
Casualty event at station 1, June 11.
The scenario blared with the sound of
gun-fire through a speaker system and
screaming from the wounded victims.
The team had to recover casualties
that littered the woodland area, some
hidden beneath logs, some propped up
next to trees. The teams transported
these mock casualties to a specific
area using Army litters for those who
could not walk, and assisting others
who could. For more on the Regional
Corpsman Challenge, see page 6.
NMCRS director retires after
rewarding stint at SUBASE
By SN Joshua Hirschfeld
GROTON, Conn. - Can you
remember any events of signifi-
cant importance in 1998? The
folks at the Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE)
Navy Marine Corps Relief
Society (NMCRS) can. It was
twelve years ago when Michele
Bilodeau walked in the door
to NMCRS with a smile on her
face and no idea that she would
be such an important factor in a
quiet office’s life.
Bilodeau spent most of her
career before NMCRS working
in social services, but nothing
could have prepared her for the
lives she would touch and the
bonds of friendship that could
never be broken. Bilodeau is a
worker for the people.
“The most rewarding part of
being here is the opportunity to
help a family or even a single
person that perhaps is under
a great deal of stress ; Being
able to do anything and every-
thing for that family or indi-
“The most rewarding part of being here is the opportunity to help a
family or even a single person that perhaps is under a great deal of
stress and being able to do anything and everything for that family or
individual to help the situation.”
Miss Virginia visits USS Virginia
vidual to help the situation,”
said Bilodeau.
Over the past 12 years
Bilodeau has had many accom-
plishments and many personal
goals have been triumphed. But
leaving NMCRS is no easy task
after being so close with the
workers and military members
for so many years. From the
quick assist loan to helping
Sailors with more than 650,000
dollars last year, Bilodeau has
first hand witnessed the growth
of her office and the people
around it.
When asked if there were any
suggestions to improve NMCRS,
a long pause and silence struck
the room.
After careful thought,
Bilodeau replied “The only
thing I wish to improve is the
ability to communicate with the
Sailors about avoiding outside
and online scams along with
predatory lenders.”
On June 10, family and spe-
cial guests at NMCRS attended a
retirement ceremony dedicated
to Bilodeau, in Building 83 on
Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918
Photo by Julius Tolentino
GROTON, Conn - Michele Bilodeau, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Director, accepts a retirement gift from
Retired Rear Admiral Jan Gaudio, NMCRS Executive Vice President, as a token of gratitude for 12 wonderful years of hard
work and dedication for NMCRS, June 10.
SUBASE. The guest of honor was no end of compliments for
attending was retired Rear Bilodeau and her office, espe-
Admiral Jan Guadio, NMCRS cially for the work they have
Executive Vice President. There accomplished for the Sailors.
“I refer this NMCRS often
as my poster child office, its
wonderful because they have a
very broad base of clients, from
new Sailors to families to even
the retirement community. It
has the largest food locker pro-
gram, and the strongest part-
nership between neighboring
Michele Bilodeau
Outgoing NMCRS Director office Fleet and Family Support
Center (FFSC) and NMCRS and
Thursday, June 24, 2010
New firearms
policy is
released
By April Phillips
Naval Safety Center Public Affairs
New Haven, CT 06511
NORFOLK - The Navy
40 Sargent Drive
announced a policy change
regarding personal firearms
to consolidate and clarify the
requirements for those who
own these weapons.
The NAVADMIN detailing
the new policy is available at
http://www.persnet.navy.mil/
NR/rdonlyres/BCB24012-BC52-
4E88-B20F-A509B1C744B7/0/
NAV10196.txt. The change to
OPNAVINST 5530.14E came
after a review of existing pol-
icy indicated that there were
inconsistencies in the way per-
sonal firearm regulations were
enacted across the fleet, accord-
ing to Rear Admiral Arthur J.
Johnson, Commander, Naval
Safety Center.
However, he emphasized
that the policy change should
not make life more difficult
for those who choose to own
weapons.
“This policy is more of a
clarification than a change,”
said Johnson. “It’s not meant
to make owning a personal fire-
arm more restrictive for Sailors.
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Instead, it aligns policy across
SHORE LINE
PRSRT/STD
the enterprise so Sailors know
what’s expected of them if they
do own a firearm.”
One highlight of the new pol-
icy is the ability for all Sailors
INSIDE
to store their personal firearms
in base housing or armories
(when space is available), so
long as they receive prior writ-
ten approval from the instal-
lation commanding officer.
Weapons must be stored in a
locked container, a locked gun
rack, or secured with approved
trigger locks to keep the weap-
on from firing.
Weapons are still prohibited USS North
in other on-base locations, such
as bachelor enlisted or bachelor Carolina
officer quarters, work centers, receives
and vehicles.
The policy also clarifies that special gift
Sailors must comply with all
federal, state, and local laws, Page 2
and that concealed weapons are
never allowed on Navy installa-
tions, regardless of local law.
While the policy change co-
See Firearms on Page 5
It’s graduation
time at the Child
Development
Center
Page 7
Spanish Navy
makes stop at
SUBASE
Page 9
Photo by SN Joshua Hirschfeld
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it’s a completely complimen-
Volunteers ................................7
tary relationship. I am very
proud of what’s going on here Movies ....................................7
at this office” was the response Classifieds................................12
of Guadio when asked about his
thoughts on SUBASE’s NMCRS.
It is guaranteed that Bilodeau
will be sorely missed, but
everyone at NMCRS is not con-
vinced she will retire and kick
back. When asked what she
plans to do for her retirement,
she laughed as she replied “I’ll
probably come back here and
volunteer!”
2 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 24, 2010

Elk’s celebrate Flag Day

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Need a new ID card? Make an appointment!

resources and recycle this paper when you are finished with it.

News in your community Personnel Support Detachment

(PSD), New London now has a
appointments.
Appointments for ID card and
update for his/her spouse. In this
instance two appointments would
ductivity. This is the first step in
an expected total integration of

NBHC Groton closure

Web-based, online appointment
system for ID card and DEERS/
RAPIDS services. One of three
Naval Branch Health Clinic Groton will be closed July 5, in DEERS/RAPIDS terminals is
honor of the July 4th weekend. On July 2, the clinic will have devoted solely to this appoint-
reduced staffing but will be open until 6 p.m., and on July 3, the ment system. The remaining two
clinic will close at 4 p.m. As a reminder, the clinic is closed on DEERS/RAPIDS terminals will
Sundays, year round. continue to be used for walk-in
other DEERS/RAPIDS services
can be scheduled at https://es.cac.
navy.mil. Please note that separate
appointments are required for each
individual requesting services. For
example, a recently frocked Sailor
desires a new Common Access
Card and a dependent ID card
need to be made, one for the Sailor
and another one for the spouse.
Presently, walk-in customers
can wait up to an hour or more to
obtain DEERS/RAPIDS services.
The resultant absence of a Sailor
from his/her command represents
an appreciable loss of overall pro-
the appointment system. We will
be collecting and analyzing data/
trends, the results of which will
determine when the appointment
system will transition to the other
terminals. For more information,
contact Robert McIntyre at (860)
694-3022 (DSN: 694-3022).

UConn-Avery Point hosts Namesake submarine trades history with museum

information sessions
The University of Connecticut
Avery Point Campus will host a
series of information sessions on
its Bachelor of General Studies
(BGS) Program for adult learn-
ers. The information sessions
will be held June 21 from 5:30
to 6:30 p.m.; July 6 from noon to
1 p.m.; and July 7 from 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. Sessions will include
free refreshments and take place
on the UConn-Avery Point cam-
pus, 1084 Shennecossett Road in
Groton.
The information sessions pro-
vide an overview of the BGS
Degree Program, which is specifi-
cally designed for returning adult
students with 60 credits or an
associate’s degree. Sessions include
a question and answer period and
are open to the general public.
UConn’s Center for Continuing
Studies will pay the $95 program
application fee for information ses-
sion attendees who decide to apply
to the BGS Program. Call (888)
BGS-5556 to register and for direc-
tions to the campus, or register
online at BGS.UCONN.EDU.
By MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
Submarine Group Two Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. -
Representatives from the
Battleship North Carolina
Museum in Wilmington, N.C.
visited their namesake subma-
rine June 17 to present a piece
of history to the crew.
Museum representative Kim
Sincox and retired Captain
David Stryker, a former sub-
marine commanding officer
and a member of the museum
board of directors, presented
Virginia class submarine USS

MSLC announces meeting North Carolina (SSN 777) with a

large antique silver service car-
ried aboard two previous vessels

dates for next school year
As decided during the June 3, 2010 Military/Superintendent’s
Liaison Committee (MSLC) meeting, next year’s meetings will
continue to take place on the first Thursday of each month, from
8:15 to 9:45 a.m., with the exception of September. Dates are as
follows: Sept. 9, Oct.7, Nov. 4, and Dec. 2, 2010; Jan. 6, Feb. 3,
March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2, 1011.
Hourly child care offered
The Naval Submarine Base
New London Child Development
Center (CDC) and School Age
Care Program (SAC) offer hour-
ly care to those eligible. Eligible
families are active duty, civilian
Department of Defense (DoD)
and DoD contractors.
Hourly care is an important
service offered by the Navy
Child and Youth Programs
(CYP) that supports military
families who have an occasion-
al need for child care.
Given the demands placed
on military families, hourly (or
drop-in) care can be the perfect
alternative to full-time daycare
for occasions like work sched-
ules, doctor visits, personal ill-
ness or illness within the fam-
ily.
CDCs offer care for children
ages six weeks to five years.
The SAC program cares for chil-
dren who are school age, 6 to
12 years old. The cost for hour-
ly care is $3 per hour. Parents
may call and make a reserva-
tion for child care up to 30
days in advance or may walk
into the program and inquire
about receiving care immedi-
ately. Children are placed in
an age appropriate classroom
under the care of profession-
ally trained early childhood and
youth experts.
Parents may not use hourly
care in excess of the following
on a regular basis:
CDC – 25 hours
SAC (before and after school)
– 10 hours
SAC (summer camp) – 25
hours
Exceptions may be made on a
case by case basis at the discre-
tion of the Director.
Hourly Care registration
may be e-mailed to families,
or they may pick up registra-
tion packets to be completed
and returned prior to the child
beginning care.
Additional paperwork may
be needed if your child requires
special foods, administration of
medication, or needs other spe-
cial accommodations.
Programs must receive evi-
dence of age appropriate immu-
nizations and a health evalua-
tion within 30 days of the first
day of hourly care.
For more information, call
the CDC at (860) 694-5965, or
SAC at (860) 694-4702.
named for the people of the Tar
Heel state.
The service contains a punch
bowl with platform, a ladle with
24 punch cups; coffee and tea
service; 24 finger bowls and
trays; 24 ice cream trays; a water
pitcher and tray; four match and
cigar holders with two lighters;
one special cigar case; and three
wine decanters with coasters.
“The name North Carolina
means a lot to me,” stated
Stryker to the submarines crew.
“You have a great legacy to live
up to, and I know you will do
it with tremendous profession-
alism, dedication and enthusi-
asm.” Stryker’s father served
aboard the USS North Carolina
(BB 55) as Navigator and later
as the Executive Officer.
“It is a tremendous honor to
carry with us such an amaz-
ing piece of history,” said
Commander Wes Schlauder,
North Carolina’s Commanding
Officer and New London native.
The silver was made for the
Grossman’s to host lobster dinner for military
Grossman’s Seafood will
host a free lobster dinner for
600 active duty and retired
military personnel and their
families, July 18 from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., outside
Grossman’s Seafood, located
at 479 Goldstar Highway in
Groton, Conn.
“We want to demonstrate our
sincere appreciation for our
military neighbors for all their
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter D. Blair
GROTON, Conn. – Surrounded by the Sailors from USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Lieutenant Commander Chris Smith, Executive
Officer of the submarine and Kim Sincox, Museum Services Director for the Battleship North Carolina museum, display a silver
service water pitcher and tray before the ship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Wallace Schlauder and crew, June 17, 2010.
The Silver was made for the armored cruiser North Carolina (ACR 12) and was presented to that vessel off the coast of Beaufort,
N.C., in July 1908. The Battleship North Carolina museum which now maintains the silver service set, has loaned the pitcher and
tray to the submarine so that the ship and crew may be reminded of the “North Carolina” legacy. The 87-piece set is engraved
with a nautical rope border with cotton and tobacco plants and eagles, sea shells, sea weed, and other nautical devices. One
side of the principal piece has an etching of the cruiser, while the other side has the State Capitol.
armored cruiser North Carolina Carolina by the legislature of rings. The boat will also send
(ACR 12) and was presented 1907. Joint committee: Governor a Brow Banner and a qualified
to that vessel off the coast of R. B. Glenn, Lieutenant Governor junior officer’s coveralls to the
Beaufort, N.C. in July 1908. The Francis D. Winston, chairman; museum.
set is engraved with a nauti- Speaker E. J. Justice, Senator Submarine North Carolina is
cal rope border with cotton and John C. Drewery, Representative the fourth ship to bear the name
tobacco plants and eagles, sea C. U. Harris, and Representative and is the fourth submarine of
shells, sea weed, and other nau- C. F. Hankins.” the Virginia class. North Carolina
tical devices. One side of the Schlauder also presented is a powerful and versatile plat-
principal piece has an etching of Sincox with artifacts from the form capable of several diverse
the cruiser, while the other side submarine, including a ship’s missions, including conven-
has the State Capitol. coin, a wardroom table setting, tional submarine warfare, strike
The inscription reads: “From several North Carolina ward- warfare, mining operations, and
citizens of the state of North room water glasses, personalized delivery of special operations
Carolina to the battleship North officer coffee mugs and napkin personnel and equipment.
sacrifice, hard work and dedi- Connecticut, music by The Tickets are free but
cation to our country,” says Rhythm Method, and a moon- required. Tickets will be
Christian Porter, Operations walk and other special activi- available for active mili-
Manager for Grossman’s ties for family enjoyment! tary only, July 6; on July 7,
Seafood. “We recognize the Tickets are limited to four tickets will be available for
challenges our military men per family. Children 16 years retired military only.
and women face every day.” and younger will receive ham- Tickets are on a first come
The free dinner will burgers (instead of a lobster) first serve basis at ITT,
include lobster, mussels, provided by Johnny Rockets. in Building 164 on Naval
steamers and baked potato. Guests must present a mili- Submarine Base New London.
Entertainment will include a tary ID card along with ticket For more information, call
special appearance by Miss at entrance of the event. (860) 694-3238.
 Thursday, June 24, 2010 • THE DOLPHIN • 3

Traveler’s Championship shows

appreciation ‘fore’ the military
The 2010 Travelers Championship will take place June
21-27 at TPC River Highlands, in Cromwell, Conn., and
will offer free admission to all active, reserve, and retired
military service members and dependants throughout the
week. “We are extremely excited about this opportunity,”
said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan
Grube, “Our tournament is committed to recognizing the
brave men and women who have served our country, and
Military Appreciation will showcase our new and exciting
activities to honor the military.”
Tickets are available now at TravelersChampionship.com
or by calling the tournament box office at (866) 840-8821.
All active, reserve, and retired military service members
and their dependants can order complimentary tickets
online with the promotional code MILITARY2010 and will
be provided with an electronic ticket via e-mail. All mili-
tary personnel will need to present a valid Common Access
Card, or retired ID at the gate during tournament week,
along with their e-ticket. U.S. veterans can purchase spe-
cial discounted tickets for $20 with the promotional code
VETERAN2010, and 50 percent of each ticket sold will be
donated to Birdies for the Brave, a PGA TOUR Charities Inc.
program that supports the country’s armed forces.
In addition, all active, reserve, and retired military per-
sonnel, as well as U.S. veterans will have complimentary CROMWELL, Conn. - Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander Submarine
access to a special military hospitality venue, the Patriot’s Group 2, speaks during the 2010 Travelers Championship Opening Ceremony
Outpost. This venue, located between holes 1 and 18, will on the first hole of the TPC River Highlands golf course.
give the country’s armed forces a place to relax, enjoy
complimentary food and beverages, and share in the cama-
raderie of their peers.

Photos by MC1(AW) Steven Myers

CROMWELL, Conn. - Rear Adm. Michael McLaughlin, Commander Submarine

Group 2, prepares to swing during the ceremonial first drive concluding the
opening ceremony for the 2010 Travelers Championship on the first hole
of the TPC River Highlands golf course, June 21. McLaughlin is this year’s
Honorary Military Appreciation Representative.
4 • THE DOLPHIN • Thursday, June 24, 2010
NEX celebrates Father’s Day
GROTON, Conn. - Electronics Technician Second Class Tyler Murray competes with his daughters Abby Romano
and Haley Murray in “Noodling Around” – part of the Minute to Win It activities during the Father’s Day event at the
Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Navy Exchange (NEX). Children made Father’s Day crafts as Mass
Communications Specialist First Class T.H. Merritt hosted the event. A 26-inch Schwinn bicycle was raffled off as well
as two free rounds of golf at the Goose Run golf course. Free hot dogs, pretzels, beer and wine tasting were included
along with reduced prices on haircuts and televisions.
Events held at Lyman Orchard
Breakfast on the Deck
Breakfast on the Deck is
available Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays, through Oct. 11.
Enjoy Breakfast on the Deck of
the Apple Barrel Market, locat-
ed on the grounds of Lyman’s
historic farm. Items such as
omelets, pancakes, waffles
and much, much more will be
served hot off the grill.
Summer festivals
Photo by MM3 Sean Phillips
Celebrate Lyman Orchard’s
mid-summer berries at the 9th
Fishing GROTON, Conn. - Clifton Martelle proudly stands next to his son,
Sebastian Martelle, who caught a six and a half inch crappie during the
annual Berry Fest, July 17. This
summer’s fruit festival features
with Daddy making Father’s Day Fishing Derby, June 19. The event was held at Rock Lake
on Naval Submarine Base New London. Breakfast was included and
Breakfast on the Deck, a berry
scavenger hunt, free face-paint-
priceless memories ITT loaned out fishing poles at no cost to the competitors. The contest
winners were chosen based on longest fish caught as well as overall
ing, horsedrawn wagon rides
with Foxglove Farm, blueberry
pie-eating contest, and PYO
total length of fish caught during the course of the competition.
blueberries, raspberries and
jostaberries (a hybrid cross of
black currants and gooseber-
ries.)
Lyman’s bakery, located in
the Apple Barrel market, has
fresh, hand-made berry desserts
for sampling and purchase,
including Bumbleberry pie and
Tri-berry muffins made with
blueberries, raspberries and jos-
taberries. Remember September,
one of Connecticut’s most pop-
ular rock bands and featuring
the musical talents of Jay and
Chris Schod, will perform live
on the Apple Barrel deck, from
1 to 3 p.m.
Frisbee Golf
Through October, families
looking for an exciting out-
door activity can enjoy some
Frisbee fun on Lyman’s nine-
hole Frisbee Golf course, locat-
ed in the heart of the Orchards.
Frisbees and score cards are pro-
vided. For hours, call Lyman’s
PYO and event hotline at (860)
349-6015.
Family Summer Hoe-Down
Bring the whole family, and
an appetite for old fashioned
summer fun, to Lyman’s annu-
al Summer Hoe-Down, July 31
from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a coun-
try barbecue hot off the grill,
lively, toe-tapping music, and
even a spin around the dance
Photo by MM3 Sean Phillips
floor. Pre-sold reservations are
required.
Sunflower Maze
The Lyman Orchards
Sunflower Maze opens July
31 and continues through
September 6. Get lost for fun,
and to support a great cause!
The 4th Annual Sunflower
Maze features winding path-
ways etched into three beauti-
ful acres of multi-colored sun-
flowers. Enjoy a bird’s eye view
of the maze from a viewing
platform and from the peaks of
the surrounding orchard hills.
One dollar of each admission
ticket is donated to the pediat-
ric cancer unit at Connecticut
Children’s Medical Center in
Hartford. Group visits are wel-
come. Ages 13 and up admitted
for $9; ages 4 to 12 for $5; free
for ages 3 and under.
Lyman’s Clambake
On August 21 from 4 to 7:30
p.m., celebrate a long-standing
New England summer tradition
under the Apple Barrel tent
with a feast of lobster, steam-
ers, mussels, corn on the cob,
potatoes, fresh made salads,
and much more. Pre-sold res-
ervations are required. Tickets
will be on sale in the Apple
Barrel Market by mid-July.
PGA Championship
The 79th Annual Connecticut
Section PGA Championship
at Lyman Orchards Golf Club
will take place Aug. 23 through
25 on the newly renovated
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Course.
Approximately 100 golfers from
clubs throughout Connecticut
will compete in the 54-hole
stroke-play tournament.
Corvair Car Club Show
The Connecticut CORSA pres-
ents its 2nd Annual “Air Cooled
in the Orchard” all Corvair
Car Show on the grounds
of the Apple Barrel market,
Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrating a true American
classic, the show features stock
and modified Corvair powered
and bodied vehicles. Prizes are
awarded by people’s choice for
best in show. Rain date is Sept.
4. For information about the
show, call Ron Manwaring at
(860) 621-7551.
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FRA announces July events Veterans honored during Flag Day ceremony
Branch 20 of the Fleet Reserve Association
(FRA) will once again will have a booth at Naval
Submarine Base New London’s annual SUBFEST,
July 1 through 4. The public is invited to stop by
to learn more about the Fleet Reserve Association
and what it does for the active duty, retirees, and
veterans of the sea services.
Branch 20 also will participate in the Town of
Groton’s Annual 4th of July parade at noon, July
4. Volunteers for both of these events are needed.
Signup sheets will be posted in the Club.
The Board of Directors of Branch 20, Fleet
Reserve Association, will hold its regular meeting
at the Branch Home, 242 Thames Street, Groton,
July 6, at 6 p.m. All members in good standing
are welcome to attend this meeting.

Register early for Groton

Fall Festival, save money
If you are an artist, a craftsman, a local business, a
local organization or a food vendor, you can save $25
by registering for Groton’s Fifth Fall Festival now. You
must register for the early bird discount by Aug. 7 to be
eligible.
For more information about Groton’s Fifth Fall Festival,
call (860) 572-9578 or visit us on the Web at grotonbiz.
com. All forms are available on the Web site.
Groton’s Fifth Fall Festival committee is busy plan-
ning to make this year’s festival the best one yet. So
mark your calendar and save the date. Groton’s Fifth Fall
Festival is scheduled for Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a rain or shine event.
An opportunity beckons you, an opportunity for you
to connect with your current customers and attract new
ones. The Groton Business Association of the Greater
Mystic Chamber of Commerce created and conceived
this event.
The purpose of the festival is to bring the community
together and offer local businesses an opportunity to Photo by SN Joshua Hirschfeld
promote their products and services.
WEST HAVEN, Conn - During a June 14 Flag Day ceremony at the Ward Hiesman House Museum, Mass Communication Specialist First Class T.H. Merritt reads the names of veter-
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Groton’s
Fifth Fall Festival. Call (860) 572-9578. ans of West Haven High School, who in the early 1940’s were forced to drop their education and join the war effort. The names of more than 150 veterans were recited, and each
The primary site is Poquonnock Plains Park, centrally one was given a pause and a short drum roll. The list of names was recently found in a preserved locker that had not been opened for many years at West Haven High School.
located in the middle of Groton. This will be the site of
an Arts and Crafts Show, business displays, exhibits and
food vendors. The other festival site is Sutton Park, the
location for the car show and the skate board contests. Check out our new Web site at www.dolphin-news.com
You, the local business person, can participate
fully by reserving space at the
main site at Poquonnock Plains
Park. An application form with
details can be found on groton-
biz.com. Your small investment
offers opportunities for profitable
long-term rewards, whether you
are connecting with current cus-
tomers or acquiring new ones.

You can make

a difference
Volunteers needed
The Mystic Outdoor Art
Festival will be held along the
streets of Historic Downtown
Mystic on the weekend of Aug.
14 and 15. Every year, the
festival recruits more than 100
volunteers to help artists set up,
to offer them relief throughout
the show, and to work in the
information booths.
There are more than 100
positions to be filled to keep
the event running smoothly. All
volunteers receive a free offi-
cial art festival t-shirt and are
invited to a special reception
in their honor. The volunteers
really make this event one of
the best in the country. With
your help, this festival not only
runs smoothly but also creates
a good time for all: artist, vol-
unteer, and visitor alike.
If you are interested in volun-
teering, contact Alexa Shelton
at (860) 572-5098 or through
email at alexa@mysticchamber.
org. Or you can contact the
Greater Mystic Chamber of
Commerce at (860) 572-9578.
Telephone Program
Thames Valley Council for
Community Action’s (TVCCA)
Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) Telephone
Reassurance Program provides
social contact to lonely or isolat-
ed seniors. RSVP is looking for
referrals of seniors who would
benefit from regularly scheduled
friendly telephone calls. If you
would like to refer individuals
to this program, call RSVP at
(860) 444-0006, Ext. 117.

Firearms ...
Continued from page 1
locates and clarifies firearms
policy, Johnson said there’s one
thing that hasn’t changed.
“The decision to own a per-
sonal firearm carries with it
personal responsibility,” said
Johnson. “If you do own a
weapon, you must understand
the basic rules of gun safety
and make sure you follow those
rules at all times.”
The primary rules of gun
safety are: Treat every weap-
on as if it were loaded; never
point a weapon at anything you
don’t intend to shoot; and, keep
your finger off the trigger until
you’re ready to fire.
Johnson adds two other rules
that are important to remem-
ber.
“Keep weapons out of
untrained or underage hands,
and remember that guns and
alcohol don’t mix,” he said.
For more news from Naval
Safety Center, visit www.navy.
mil/local/nsc/.
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Corpsman
Challenge
Corpsmen get down and dirty
By SA Michael Henderson
GROTON, Conn. - Every
competitor was caked with
mud and sweat; the only
clean thing on them was a
bright smile as they posed for
their victory pictures. This
year’s Naval Health Clinic
New England Corpsman
Challenge took place at Naval
Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE), June 11.
The annual Corpsman
Challenge is an event that
tests corpsmen (and non-
corpsman) in preparation
for maritime operations and
future deployments with the
fleet marine force. The chal-
lenge included a 3.2-mile
run starting outside Naval
Branch Health Clinic (NBHC)
Groton, atop what some
affectionately know as “heart
attack hill”, continuing down
the entire length of Perimeter
Rd., and finally ending at
SUBASE’s Rock Lake. Teams
of four, from Saratoga Springs,
Portsmouth, Newport, and
Groton’s very own NBHC,
made their way through the
course, facing and overcom-
ing 7 skill stations along the
way. The 7 stations tested
both physical strength and
endurance, as well as medi-
cal knowledge and applica-
tion; running scenarios on
mass casualties, splinting,
a litter course, IV therapy,
weapon’s knowledge, low-
crawl, and 9-line medevac.
Prior to the regional
event, Naval Branch Health
Clinic New London (NBHC)
hosted a “mock” Corpsman
Challenge May 14, in prepa-
ration for the region wide
event. Six teams of Corpsman
(and one Logistics Specialist
First Class) participated in
NBHC’s practice run. Teams
were released from the start-
ing point every 15 minutes,
allowing participants enough
time to complete each chal-
lenge without interference.
The winning team, team FMF
“I.T.”, went on to challenge
the other commands during
the region-wide event.
The challenge works on
a 10-point system. Each sta-
tion provides a maximum of
10 points (as well as bonus
questions to act as tie break-
ers should the need arise),
teams lose points through
improper technique, ineffi-
ciency, or answering ques-
tions incorrectly. The first
team to cross the finish line
is also given 10 points, the
second team receives eight,
the third receives six, etc.
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a fallen log, on Perimeter Road while running the Litter Course, June 11. The litter
was strapped with sand bags of around 190 pounds, simulating the weight of a
live victim. Competitors navigate a woodland course within a 10-minute time limit,
and lose points if the litter or sand bags are dropped. Left, Hospitalman Vincent Liu
makes his way through the low-crawl (station 6) with his teammates in pursuit, June
11. This part of the regional Corpsman Challenge runs through the trail surround-
ing Naval Submarine Base New London Paintball fields. At the low crawl station,
the team has to move prone through the mud. Points are deducted if any part of a
Sailor’s body touches the yellow tape. Below, A-Team, from Saratoga Springs, calls
in a 9-Line Medevac request at the regional Corpsman Challenge’s last station (sta-
tion 7) on Naval Submarine Base New London, June 11. A 9-Line Medevac request
is literally 9 lines of code used call for support including: location of pickup site;
radio frequency, call sign, and suffix; number of patience by precedence, special
equipment required, number of patience, security of pickup site, method of marking
pickup site, patient nationality and status, and whether the site is contaminated.
Least year’s reigning cham-
pions held tightly to the tro-
phy again this year, in a close
fought race with NBHC’s team
FMF “I.T.”. Congratulations
to Newport’s team, “THE
UNIT”. Bravo Zulu to all of
the Sailors that participated,
as well as the proctors and
staff who motivated them and
put this fine event together.
Teams:
FMF I.T. – Groton
HM2 Alex Rubang
HM3 Johnpaul Peltier
HN Justin Hayes
HN Brian Hunt
A-TEAM – Saratoga
Springs
HM2 Sachmarie Parker
HN Joseph Jackson
HM3 Justin Clark
HM2 Anthony Pena
THE TUCKER CODY
BROWN EXPERIENCE –
Portsmouth
HN Josue Cuevas
HN Vincent Liu
SH3 Caleb Goodwin
HN Tucker Cody Brown
THE UNIT - Newport
HN Dallas Wild GROTON, Conn. – Above, the Unit from Newport hoist their trophy high after winning the Naval Health Clinic New England Corpsman
HM2 Cody Jones Challenge for the second year in a row. The competitors gathered for a much needed reprieve, grilled foodstuffs, and volley ball
HN Gabriel Jimenez at Naval Submarine Base New London’s Rock Lake after the challenge, June 11. Below, Hospitalman Vincent Liu draws blood from
HM3 Louis Robinson Hospitalman Tucker Cody Brown at the IV Therapy station (station 4), June 11. Two Sailors act as patients while the other two draw.
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Seaport to host
WoodenBoat show
More than 100 traditional clas-
sics and contemporary wooden
boats of every type will be at the
19th annual WoodenBoat Show
at Mystic Seaport, June 25 to 27,
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The three-day WoodenBoat
Show offers something for all
wooden boat enthusiasts and
marine history buffs. Wooden
boats of every type – large and
small, old and new, power, sail,
oar and paddle – will be on dis-
play including cruising yachts,
launches, runabouts, fishing
boats, performance powerboats,
daysailers, dinghies, rowboats,
canoes, performance shells, mul-
tihulls and racing boats.
In addition to beautiful boats
in the water, visitors can enjoy
browsing through tents and
extensive land exhibits which
include boatbuilders, sail mak-
ers, marine adhesive and coat-
ings companies, boat schools
and associations, maritime art
and antiques, tools, wooden boat
hardware, nautical gear, books
and innovative items.
Additionally, Family Boat-
building will return to the 2010
WoodenBoat Show. Originally
started in 1998, Family
Boatbuilding introduces adults
and children to boatbuilding and
boating. This year, five design-
ers and builders will be offering
kits and instruction for families
to build and launch their boats
Photo by MM3 Sean Phillips
GROTON, Conn. - Miss Lana
Davidson’s students tap dance
to the theme song of “Mission
Impossible” in front of an audience
of supporters at Naval Submarine
Base New London’s Dealey Center,
June 13. The event was Davidson’s
15th annual dance recital entitled
“Live 2 Dance.”
GPL presents One Book, One Region, 2010
Groton Public Library’s “One
Book, One Region” programs
begin July 7 and continues
on Wednesdays throughout
the summer. This year’s pro-
grams focus on themes from
the 2010 one book, “A Pearl
in the Storm” by Tori Murden
McClure. Special speakers,
films, book discussions, sea life
touch tanks and a family raing-
utter regatta are highlights of
the series.
On July 7 at 7 p.m., author
during the three-day show. To
purchase a kit, and participate in
Family Boatbuilding during the
WoodenBoat Show, visit www.
thewoodenboatshow.com.
Other event activities include
exhibitor demonstrations, work-
shops by industry experts, the
2010 Concours d’Elegance compe-
tition including People’s Choice,
Judge’s Choice and Innovation
awards; the third annual “I Built
it Myself” display which fea-
tures a collection of owner-built
wooden boats on land; and skua
races on the Mystic River.
A tribute dinner honoring
pre-eminent small craft designer
Iain Oughtred will be hosted by
WoodenBoat magazine at the
Museum’s Boat Shed, June 26, at
6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner must
be purchased in advance from
the WoodenBoat Store by visiting
www.woodenboatstore.com.
Museum admission gains
access to both the WoodenBoat
Show and Mystic Seaport.
Admission is good for two days
upon ticket validation.
Mystic Seaport is located one
mile south of exit 90 off I-95
in Mystic. Admission is $24 for
adults and $15 for children ages
6-17. Museum members and chil-
dren 5 and under are admitted
for free. For more information,
visit www.mysticseaport.org.
Photo courtesy Mystic Seaport
Dealey hosts dancers for recital
Jeff Blumenfeld’s presentation
is based on his book, “You
Want to Go Where?”, that cov-
ers some of the world’s most
historic expeditions and adven-
tures with an eye towards how
people can gain funding for
their own travels. Copies of
his book will be available for
purchase.
On July 14 at 7 p.m., the film
“Row Hard No Excuses” will
be screened. Two middle-aged
American men set out to win
Little ones graduate at CDC
GROTON, Conn. - Children of Naval Submarine Base New London’s Child Development Center (CDC) laugh and sing in celebration as the Pre-School class gradu-
ates to kindergarten and the Kindergarten class moves on to Elementary School. Parents were welcome to attend the celebration as the children marched out
in cadence and sang a varierty of songs.
Cocktails with the Whal Carnival’ comes to Goodspeed
rurns to Mystic Aquarium
Cocktails with the Whales returns this summer to Mystic
Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. The event, which began
in 2009 as a monthly gathering, will take place bi-weekly this
year due to its popularity. Enjoy drinks and food by Ocean
Blue Catering, as well as live music in front of the Arctic Coast
exhibit, home to the aquarium’s resident beluga whales. These
gatherings take place on Thursday evenings – June 24, July 8
and 22 and August 19 – from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The evenings include drink specials, including Ocean Blue’s
signature “Belugatini,, hors d’ oeuvres such as chowder and
quesadillas available for purchase and live music in front of
the Arctic Coast’s three 20-foot underwater viewing windows,
providing guests an up-close look at the belugas.
Admission is $5 per person, with cash bar and hors d’oeuvres
available for purchase. Reservations are recommended. Call
(860) 572-5955, Ext. 336 to make a reservation. Attendees must
be 21 or older.
the “world’s toughest race” - GPL Regatta!
three thousand miles across the On July 28 at 7 p.m. the film,
Atlantic in a rowboat. One book “Blue Gold” will highlight how
author, Tori Murden McClure corporate giants, private inves-
makes an appearance as the tors, and corrupt governments
men’s coach and trainer. vie for control of the dwindling
A family program featuring water supply, prompting pro-
the “Raingutter Regatta” will tests, lawsuits, and revolutions
take place July 21 at 2 p.m., in from citizens fighting for the
the Children’s Activity Room. right to survive.
Everything you need to design Local historian Michael
and make your boat will be Spellmon will present “Groton’s
provided followed by races and Heroine of the North: Hannah
prizes for the winners of the Ebierbing,” August 4 at 7 p.m.
He will share the story of the
Eskimo Hannah who was
responsible for saving the lives
of those on the Polaris expedi-
tion. Her life on land and sea is
a 19th century adventure story.
On Aug. 11 from 1 to 3:30
p.m., Project Oceanology pres-
ents “Sea Life and Us,” a presen-
tation for children and families
about how our human actions
impact the sea life in Long
Island Sound. The program will
include touch tanks with live
sea creatures.
Local historian Jim Streeter
shares information and pho-
tographs about the history
of Fitch High School from its
beginnings to the present day,
Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.
The final program on Aug.
25 at 7 p.m. is Susan Topping,
Instructor of Humanities at
Three Rivers Community
College, leading a discussion of
“A Pearl in the Storm.”
All programs are free and
open to the public. Call the
Library at (860) 441-6750 for
more information.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 • THE DOLPHIN • 7
Photo by SN Joshua Hirschfeld
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is
thrilled to announce the cast of “Carnival!” This musical love
story will run from July 9 to Sept. 18, at the Goodspeed Opera
House in East Haddam, Conn.
“Carnival!” is the magical and heart-warming tale of a naïve
young woman who eagerly joins a traveling circus. Surrounded
by a riot of acrobats and jugglers, music makers and clowns,
she is dazzled at first by the troupe’s manipulative magician.
In the end she finds happiness with a disillusioned puppeteer
who can only express himself through his delightful puppets.
“Carnival!” will run July 9 through Sept. 18. Curtain times
are Wednesdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
(with select performances at 2 p.m.), Fridays at 8 p.m.,
Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (with select
performances at 6:30 p.m.).
Tickets are available through the Box Office at (860) 873-
8668, which is open seven days a week, or online at www.
goodspeed.org. For show highlights, exclusive photos, special
events and more visit us at goodspeed.org and follow us on
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Hygienic Art announces
summer concert series
Hygienic Art is proud to July 3: “We Rock!” with
announce the schedule for this Lipbone Redding and the
year’s expanded Summer Nights LipBone Orchestra, The
in the District concert series Rviergods, Ken Atkins and the
in partnership with The City Honkytonk Kind, and John
of New London, New London Fries & the Heat at Hygienic Art
Music Festival, and Kitchings Park from 4 to 11 p.m.
Productions. The 2010 line-up July 10: Cosmic Jibaros, Hey
features an impressive array Mama, and more at Hygienic
of talent from all disciplines Art Park from 3 to 11 p.m.
and expands to encompass not July 22: Eileen Ivers and
only the beautiful Hygienic Art Immigrant Soul at the Parade
Park but the newly rededicated Plaza at 7 p.m.
Parade Plaza and the intimate July 24: Barefoot Truth and
Oasis Room at the Garde Arts Raise the Rent at Hygienic Art
Center. Park from 7 to 11 p.m.
The series officially kicked August 7: Sinners Circle 10
off with the fourth annual at Hygienic Art Park from 7 to
Traditions festival, June 19. 11 p.m.
Overall, the season offers an August 13: The Reducers and
eclectic line-up of musicians special guests at Hygienic Art
from all genres that is sure to
Park from 7 to 11 p.m.
delight audiences week in and
week out throughout the sum- August 14: Buckwheat Zydeco
at the Parade Plaza at 7 p.m.
mer.
Summer Nights in the District August 21: The Afro-Semitic
Experience at Hygienic Art Park
schedule:
June 26: Sugar Ray and the from 7 to 11 p.m.
August 28: TBA at Hygienic
Bluetones at Hygienic Art Park
from 7 to 11 p.m. Art Park from 7 to 11 p.m.
Now showing at
Dealey Center Theater
June 24 6:00 p.m. Iron Man 2
June 25 6:00 p.m. MacGruber
June 26 3:00 p.m. Shrek Forever After
5:00 p.m. Shrek Forever After
7:00 p.m. MacGruber
June 27 5:00 p.m. Shrek Forever After
7:00 p.m. MacGruber
June 28 6:00 p.m. Shrek Forever After
June 29 6:00 p.m. MacGruber
June 30 6:00 p.m. Shrek Forever After
July 1 6:00 p.m. MacGruber
Iron Man 2 Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow,
Rated: PG-13, Story Type: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/
Fantasy, Sequel and Adaptation, Runtime: 125 min.
MacGruber Cast: Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Rated: R, Story
Type: Action/Adventure, Comedy and Adaptation, Runtime:
140 min.
Shrek Forever After Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy,
Rated: PG, Story Type: Kids/Family, Animation and Sequel.
Runtime: 93 min.
Next Week:
Sex in the City 2 and
Prince of Persia
Movie Hotline 694-3358
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Bill Memorial SUBASE Library says ‘Aloha’ to Summer with Reading Program
Library news
Dewey Deal or No Deal
Teens in grades 6 through 12
are invited to the Bill Memorial
Library in the City of Groton to
play their Dewey Deal or No
Deal Summer Reading Game.
Kids take a turn for each hour
read and try to win raffle tickets
to use in the prize raffle at the
end of the program in August.
The game begins June 23 and
continues through Aug. 10.
Make a splash!
The Bill Memorial Library
in the City of Groton invites
summer readers to learn all
about aquatic insects with the
Denison Pequotsepos Nature
Center. The program will be
held at the library, July 6 at
1 p.m., as part of the ongo-
ing “Make a Splash! 2010
Summer Reading Program.”
No registration is necessary.
Adult reading program
Why should the kids have
all the fun? The Bill Memorial
Library in the City of Groton
invites adults to take part in
their Summer Reading Program.
During the month of July sub-
mit an online book review
through Iluminar, the library’s
online catalog. Receive a raf-
fle ticket for each review good
towards our Gardening Gift Bag
Giveaway. The drawing will be
held Aug. 2. The more you read
the more chances to win!
Library hours are Monday
and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9
Photo by SN Joshua Hirschfeld
p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, GROTON, Conn. - Hula dancers Angelina Maugaleou, Koli Maugaleou, and Falon James help kick off Naval Submarine Base New London’s (SUBASE) Summer Reading Program, June 18. Many parents
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. brought their children for the hour-long event, which took place in front of the Dealey Theater. This is the first of many activities the library will host throughout the summer. For more information on the
The Bill Memorial Library is summer reading activities, visit SUBASE New London’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NavalSubmarineBaseNewLondon or call the SUBASE library at (860) 694-3723. The program will end with
located at 240 Monument Street a visit to the Mystic Aquarium, August 27.
in Groton. Visit their Web page
at http://billmemorial.org.
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Members
of Spanish
Navy visit
SUBASE,
USS Virginia
Photo by MM3 Sean Phillips

GROTON, Conn. - Spanish Navy officers and

midshipmen pose for a picture in front of the
USS Virginia at Naval Submarine Base New
London (SUBASE), June 17. The group visited
the Submarine Force Library and Museum,
toured SUBASE, and spoke with a junior offi-
cer stationed aboard Virginia about his duties
and the submarine. The group is embarked
on the training ship “Juan Sebastian de
Elcano” which visited Boston Massachusetts
as part of a cultural enrichment and educa-
tional experience. The midshipmen are in
their fourth year of training.
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