May 9, 2019 • APG News A5

Photo by Jon Bleiweis, APG News Magic of Science Fair contestants and parents set up their displays in the Fest tent at Discovery Point, May 4, 2019.

Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS Photos of award winners with APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Randy S. Tay- Pamela Delaine, CECOM G1 Human Resources Director, center, greets jobseek- lor are available at the APG Flickr page.( https://www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg/ ers at the entrance to the APG Career Fair at Discovery Point during the 2019 albums/72157691296888433) Discovery Fest, May 4, 2019. 6th grade Winner: Frank De Lucia IV, “What makes the optimal ingredients for the strongest mortar” Runner-Up: Vivienne Ellenbecker, Jenn Levy, Bella Ryan, “How much weight can a hydraulic claw arm lift?” Honorable Mention: Kendall Benson and Jocelyn Bickler, “Citrus powering phones”; Phillip Kim and Atharva Sharma, “Finding an easier way for disabled people to move around”; Janki Patel, “Solar energy harnessing”; Isabella Robertson, “How sodium citrate and changing pH affects spherification.” 7th grade Winner: Stephen Aquilina, “Hurricane impact on different house structures” Runner-Up: Spencer Schulze, “What kind of water helps germinate and grow plants the fastest” Honorable Mention: Courtney Forman, “Which music tempo is better for concentra- tion”; Nathalie Nguyen, “Why people have different tastes in food” 8th grade Winner: Connor Finney, “What man-made filter is best at absorbing oil” Runner-Up: Brit Ficke, “What happens to light intensity when you change the size of a sphere” Honorable Mention: Emily Baker, “What is the effect of human activity on the pH of soil”; Amanda Callaghan, “Discover side effects of heart surgery” Photo by Yvonne Johnson, APG News AIBO the robot dog attracted plenty of attention - especially from this child gloves on,” he said adding that it’s good CMA works with partner organization with who stayed nose-to-nose with him for several minutes - at the Harford County practice for achieving controlled movement partner organization like the 20th CBRNE Public Library display during the APG Discovery Fest at Discovery Point, May in a contaminated environment. Command, 1st Area Medical Laboratory in 4, 2019. AIBO is a series of robotic pets that along with dogs include lion cubs Patricia Foley and her son Michael Baker, the Lifecycle of Deployment from when a and a space explorer. 8, who Foley said is a descendant of the Bak- chemical agent is first identified to its pack- ty for APG tenants and local community orga- “It’s really great when you have a 13-year- er family that “ran Aberdeen” in the 1900s, aging, assessment and eventual destruction. nizations to show off their wares. old and a 7-year-old all having a good day, said they enjoyed the entire event. It’s a really great thing that we are able The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Devel- because that’s hard,” she said. “He’s into everything military. His fami- to work so closely other units, including opment Command’s Army Research Laborato- MRICD ly has a strong military background and he’s the Combat Capabilities Development Com- ry let people test out the PackBot, a robot with At the Medical Research Institute for been around the whole Discovery Fest a few mand’s Chemical Biological Center, she said. a camera and an operating control unit used by Chemical Defenses display, Spc. Joshua times. He’s having a lot of fun,” she said. “The program goes a long way toward ensur- Soldiers to navigate areas where there is lim- Hudson, Spc. Ataacleve Bender, Spc. Ian USAPHC ing a proper response to chemical weapons,” ited sight. Visitors used the remote-controlled Bearden and Capt. John Clark said they Dental personnel at the Army Public she said. robot to try and pop nearby balloons. were showing treatment for chemical coun- Health Center display said they were show- Community “We thought it’d be a crowd pleaser here,” termeasures. The demonstrations addresses ing the dangers of tooth decay and oral health Guest organizations included the North- said Raymond Von Wahlde, an aerospace engi- how you would treat injuries during a chem- with trivia questions along with Spc. Ben eastern Maryland Technology Council neer with CCDC ARL. ical attack, including treatment of canines, Toroitich, a member of the APG Army Ten display, hosted by John Casner, execu- At a nearby table, Lynda Hartzell, a biolo- Clark said adding that military working dogs Miler team. tive director, and the APG Federal Credit gist with APG’s Directorate of Public Works, can be victimized in chemical environments, Wanda Martin looked on with her chil- Union display with Monica Worrell, busi- shared facts about bald eagles and other birds just like their handlers. Treatment includes dren Hunter Martin, 9 and Landon Deizen- ness development director. NMTC was of prey. There was also video footage of an injecting antidote into the K9 femoral artery. ski, 10. supporting the science fair with a bug dis- eagle’s nest located on the installation for peo- Visitors got hand-on with the K9 manne- The boys said they thought the display play, Casner said. “Something out of the ple to view. quins and also tried on the equipment. was fun. ordinary for NMTC but the whole idea is “Any day that we can get out to the commu- Steve Lusher, public affairs officer for the “It tells you what to do and what not to to get them interested in science,” he said. nity and showcase what we’re doing is a good Joint Program Executive Office for Chem- do,” said Hunter. “It’s a fun day for us to contribute to our one,” Hartzell said. ical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear At another PHC display, Health Educator community.” Beth Aquilina of Bel Air visited the Dis- Defense, explained the display of future pro- BethAnn Cameron explained the dental risks Worrell said children colored maps with covery Fest with her husband and four chil- tective masks. and chances of getting tooth decay. color pencils at the display. dren. The entire family got a chance to sit in the “We’re showing what they feel like “It’s all about what you can do to decrease “We’re happy to participate,” she said, Blackhawk and came away impressed. and allowing visitors try them on,” he said your risks,” she said. noting that APGFCU has supported APG “It was very cool,” she said. “I had never “Hopefully, in the future, we won’t have to The PHC also addressed the Army tri- workers for 81 years. “There’s so much realized how big it seemed inside. When I saw wear them at all.” ad of proper amounts of sleep, eating and to see and do at APG,” she said. “You just the control panel in front, I was like, ‘I don’t The activity included putting gloves on exercise. have to come out and see it.” know how they keep track of it.’” which are clumsy but necessary, and then CMA View more Career Fair, Science Fair and She said the entire family enjoyed what assembling LEGO toys. Sarah Lobos and Bethan Crouch of the Discovery Fest photos on the APG Flickr APG had to offer. “It makes it harder to do things with the Chemical Materials Activity explained how site at www.flickr.com/photos/usagapg.

Farm tours to highlight Thoroughbred industry By RACHEL PONDER, APG News terstown, County, is excited to The Maryland Horse Breeders Associ- partner with MHBA to host the tours. The ation is celebrating its 90th anniversary historic farm was once owned by Alfred by hosting a free farm tour event May 11. Vanderbilt II, who was also the former Thirteen farms in Harford, Cecil, Balti- owner and president of Baltimore’s Pimli- more, Carroll, and Frederick counties will co Race Course. In 2007, Maryland native be open for visitors as a way to promote the Kevin Plank, the chief executive officer of Throughbred industry in Maryland. Under Armour purchased the farm. “Since 1929, the MHBA has been the “Sagamore Farm is a beautiful and his- leading horse industry advocate within the toric farm, meant to be shared and enjoyed,” state of Maryland,” their website states. she said. “We hope to gain new fans of “The MHBA functions as an informational Team Sagamore and hope to welcome those resource for horse breeders and owners, the already involved in racing and inspire the media, community and governmental orga- next generation of Maryland racing fans.” nizations, and the general public.” Brooks said guests can also visit the Cricket Goodall, executive director of farm’s cemetery, where three National Rac- the Maryland Horse Breeders Associa- ing Hall of Fame inductees have been laid tion, said she hopes attendees will get a to rest: , Discovery and Bed better understanding of the Thoroughbred o’Roses. industry. Courtesy photo Also on May 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Springtime on a horse farm is magical, Bonita Farm, a Thoroughbred horse breeding farm in Darlington, will be open Maryland Public Television will air “Rac- with mares and their babies in paddocks, for free tours on Saturday, May 11. For this tour, Bonita Farm is partnering with ing the Times,” a documentary about Mary- enjoying the beautiful weather,” she said. the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, who is celebrating its 90th anniversary. land’s industry. “This is a chance for families to visit some For more information working farms to see them in action.” Bill Boniface, owner of Bonita Farm, has ating a farm, he said. Tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In Harford County, three farms will be been a horse breeder and trainer since 1960. “Hopefully some [of the attendees] To learn more about MHBA, to access a dig- participating: Bonita Farm and Murmur He wanted to make the farm available for decide to be horse breeders,” he said. ital 2019 farm tour brochure, and to register Farm, both in Darlington, and Country Life tours so people will have the opportunity to Jocelyn Brooks, chief of staff of Saga- for a tour visit www.marylandthoroughbred. Farm in Fallston. see the facilities and learn more about oper- more Racing, said Sagamore Farm in Reis- com, or call 410-252-2100.