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OMBUDSMAN NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2015

Volume 1/ Issue 1

Volume 1/ Issue 1

UNITED STATES NAVY 240TH BIRTHDAY

IN THIS ISSUE

On October 13th, 1775, the Continental Navy was established by the

Continental Congress, launching a 240 year Naval history across the seas of
the world.

Happy 240th birthday to the United States Navy

October Events

Sailors in Spotlight

Halloween Safety Guide

Though the Department of The Navy recognizes this date as the

establishment of the U.S. Navy, there is no official designated location as the
"birthplace" of the Navy, since a number of ports played a significant role in
the start of the Navy.
From the US Navy's Historical website
http://www.history.navy.mil/birthday.htm:

The United States Navy traces its origins to the

Continental Navy, which the Continental Congress
established on 13 October 1775, by authorizing the
procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of
two armed vessels to cruise in search of munitions
ships supplying the British Army in America. The
legislation also established a Naval Committee to
supervise the work. All together, the Continental
Navy numbered some fifty ships over the course of
the war, with approximately twenty warships
active at its maximum strength. After the American
War for Independence, Congress sold the surviving
ships of the Continental Navy and released the
seamen and officers.
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Following the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1789, Congress acted

upon authority granted to them in the Constitution, and in 1794 ordered the
construction of Naval vessels, placing them under the administration of the
War Department for the subsequent four years.
On April 30th of 1798, The U.S. Congress established The Department Of The
Navy.

For more information, along with many archival photos, visit the Navy History & Heritage Command website for the
Navy's Birthday. (http://1.usa.gov/1qhtwMh)

OCTOBER EVENTS
http://detroit.about.com/od/artsentertainment/tp/October-Events.htm

Michigan Renaissance Festival

When: Weekends from 8/22/15 through 10/4/15
Where: Holly
At Michigan's Renaissance Festival, you get to eat an enormous turkey leg, let loose a cat call to passing crowds, watch a
joust, and generally get saucy as you go back in time to the Elizabethan era -- more or less -- and experience life among the
peasantry. Permanent buildings help create the illusion of 16th century England; and jugglers, comedians and sword
swallowers help set the mood by providing their own unique brand of entertainment. Of course, theme weekends might
reflect a slightly different era or culture. In October, the weekends include Festival Friday! (10/2), and Sweet
Endings! (10/3 & 10/4). Admission is $21.95 an adult / $12.95 a child at the gate.
Scarecrow Festival
When: 10/2/15 through 10/4/15
Where: Trenton
Celebrate fall in Trenton with its 14th annual Scarecrow Festival. In
addition to a scarecrow building contest, activities include live
music, Scarecrow Idol singing contest, comedy standup, classic
hearse car show, a carnival, dog costume contest, MCWA Wrestling
and more.
Motor City Navy Birthday Ball & Navy Reserve Centennial
Celebration

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When: 10/3/15
Where: Sterling Inn Banquet & Conference Center
For group seating, or to reserve a table, please contact:
Capt Doug McDonald, SC, USN (Ret) Chairman, 2014 Navy Ball Committee
E-MAIL: Doug McDonald PHONE: 248-244-5781
Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off
When: 10/4/15
Where: Downtown Plymouth

In its 20th year, Plymouth's annual chili cook-off keeps getting bigger,
better and more discriminating. If chili doesn't do it for you, there will
also be a car show, live bands and a charity fundraiser.

International Festival
When: 10/10/15 through 10/11/15
Where: Southfield Pavilion
(2014 Motor City Navy Birthday Ball Celebration)

The International Festival celebrates diversity through exploring the

culture of other countries. For instance, the festival will offer food,
drink, art, crafts, live entertainment and cultural exhibits from Poland,
Africa, Spain, Greece, Korea, Mexico -- just to name a few. Cost is $3
per person or $5 per family.
Note: A U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service swearing-in
ceremony will take place at 10 AM on Friday, October 9th.
Detroit Free Press Marathon
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When: 10/17/15 through 10/18/15

Where: Downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario

The event encompasses not only its namesake marathon -- now in its
38th year -- but a five-person relay, a half-marathon run/walk, a 5K
run/walk and a kid's fun run. The course runs through historic neighborhoods and crosses through the Detroit-Windsor
Tunnel and over the Ambassador Bridge.
The Health & FItness Expo takes place at Cobo Center on October 16th and 17th. The 5K and Kids Fun Run now takes
place on Saturday, October 17th.
Edgefest
When: 10/21/15 through 10/24/15
Where: Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor
In its 19th year, Edgefest focuses on exploring new music by by both
international trumpeters, cornetists, and flugelhorn players.
Schedule performances include Peter Evans, Taylor Ho Bynum 7tette, Joe McPhee's Survival Unit III, and Leimgruber / Demierre /
Phillips.
Fringe at the Edge includes workshops, discussions, Fringe (free,
open-to-the-public) performances at area restaurants and galleries.
Three-day passes start at $135. Tickets for individual performances can
also be purchased at the door of a concert site with cash or check.
Detroit Fall Beer Festival
When: 10/23/15 through 10/24/15
Where: Eastern Market, Detroit

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The 7th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival is an event that showcases more than 600 craft beers from over 75 Michigan
breweries and includes local entertainment and food by local restaurants. Admission starts at $40 if you buy in advance
and includes 15 beer tokens.

SAILORS IN SPOTLIGHT
Selected Reserve Sailor of the Quarters for Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 15
Sailor of the Quarter: YN1 Patricia Tribble, NAS Sigonella
Junior Sailor of the Quarter: AT2 Jessica Dwyer, USW DET O
Blue Jacket of the Quarter: LS3 Tonya Gilman, NAS Sigonella

Selected Reserve Sailor of the Quarters for Fiscal Year 15

Sailor of the Quarter: YN1 Patricia Tribble, NAS Sigonella
Junior Sailor of the Quarter: AT2 Jessica Dwyer, USW DET O
Blue Jacket of the Quarter: LS3 Tonya Gilman, NAS Sigonella

Time Support Sailor of the Quarters for Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 15
Sailor of the Quarter: DC1(SW) Jason Forster
Junior Sailor of the Quarter: MA2 Jonathan Leask

Full Time Support Sailor of the Year for Fiscal Year 15

Sailor of the Year: NC1(SW) Valencia Hardges
Junior Sailor of the Year: PS2(SW) Alvin Valencia
Blue Jacket of the Year: HM3(SW) Anye Russell

Halloween Safety Guide

Halloween is popular with everyone kids to adults and the American Red Cross has some safety tips people can follow to
stay safe this Halloween while enjoying the festivities.
1. Use only flame-resistant costumes.
2. Plan the Trick-or-Treat route - make sure adults know where children are going. A parent or responsible adult should
accompany young children as they make their way around the neighborhood.
3. Make sure the Trick-or-Treaters have a flashlight. Add reflective tape to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags. Have everyone
wear light-colored clothing to be seen.
4. Visit only the homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door never go inside.
5. Instead of masks which can cover the eyes and make it hard to see, use face paint instead.
6. Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.
Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner. Dont cut across yards or use alleys. Dont cross
between parked cars.
7. Be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.
8. If you are welcoming Trick-or-Treaters, sweep leaves from your sidewalks and steps.
9. Clear your porch or front yard of obstacles someone could trip over.
10. Restrain your pets.