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Points of Contact
Company Commander
CPT McLean
Company 1SG
SFC Smith
Company FRG Leader
RaeAnn McLean
BDE FRSA
Jackie Sharpe
O/315-774-1104
C/315-778-6107
FRSA FLASH Friday, June 15, 2012
Dad’s Giveaways! 2
NASCAR Essay Contest 3
Fort Drum Curfew
Reminder
6
Riverfest/Mountainfest 7
Reel Time Theater 9
Inside this issue:
Headquarters , Headquarters Co .
10th Combat Aviat ion Br igade
RENEGADES
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I'm happy to announce that we will be receiving over 200 children's bikes from USO Metro NYC to give
away on Father's Day (age appropriate for 2-12)! We'll be taking them off the truck and putting them right
into the kids' hands.
We'll be giving them away first come, first served to Active Duty/Dependent ID card holders on Sunday,
June 17th at 0830 at the USO. We also have puzzles, and free food coupons from Arby's and Carvel to give
away.
Kids MUST be present to receive a bike with their parent(s) and we'll give them out until they're gone!
Date/time subject to change if logistics don't go as planned (i.e. truck breaks down, acts of God, etc).
See you on Father’s Day!
Rachel Millios
Programs Manager
USO Fort Drum
10502 S. Riva Ridge Loop
Fort Drum, NY 13602
Phone: 315-777-8006
Cell: 315-408-4826
Fax: 315-777-8005
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.uso.org/donatefortdrum
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Watertown Family YMCA - Summer Youth Employment/Intern Program
Are you 16 and looking for a job? Are you 15 and wanting to learn more about the world of work?
The Y is looking for 16 year olds to work in a paid summer position and 15 year olds for a non-paid in-
tern position. 15 year olds are guaranteed a paid placement the following summer.
Program runs 6-8 weeks beginning the week of July 9th
Participants will work 15 hours per week at job placements within Jefferson County and attend 2 hr
Friday learning sessions at the Fairgrounds Y.
Benefits include—work experience, on site work counselor visits, weekly life skills classes including top-
ics such as budgeting, career exploration, education and training requirements.
Current employer partners are; Watertown Daily Times, Jefferson Community College, Thompson
Park Zoo, Flower Memorial Library, Sci-Tec Center, Greater Watertown Chamber of Commerce, Water-
town Housing Authority, Tunes 92.5, YMCA SACC, Fairgrounds Y
Applications will be accepted through June 22nd Application can be downloaded from our website
www.watertownymca.org or picked up at any Y location in Watertown and Carthage If you have ques-
tions please call or e-mail Rebecca Reed 315-755-2016 [email protected]
Rebecca Reed
Outreach Branch Director
Cell: 315-771-1241
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility
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The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 3rd Annual Black River Challenge on July 1. Reg-
istration will begin at 8 a.m. and the race will start at 9 a.m.
The 3rd Annual Black River Canoe and Kayak Race will begin at the New York State Department of En-
vironmental Conservation boat launch in Glenfield and will end at the DEC boat launch in Castorland.
The distance is 23 miles, and there are no carries. The Black River will provide a twisty, winding race
course that is at times a fast-moving current with varying depths and various minor hazards.
There will be a pit stop at the halfway mark, and there will be a post-race meal in Castorland (not far
from the finish), as well as a recognition ceremony.
To register for the race or for more information, contact the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce at
376-2213.
Family Medicine Clinic hours will change in July
U.S. Army Medical Department Activity officials have announced a change to Family Medicine Clinic
hours of operation, effective July 2.
New hours of operation will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (FMC is now open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) This
change will allow for later afternoon hours, which patients have requested.
Note: Urgent care hours at FMC remain the same: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
College will conduct youth baseball camps
Jefferson Community College will hold two summer baseball camps for youths 8-16, from Monday
through Thursday beginning July 9 and July 16. Each camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the McVean
Gymnasium.
Hitting, fielding and pitching drills will be taught and practiced in a fun, safe atmosphere by JCC base-
ball players and coaches as well as players from the Watertown Wizards.
Each camper will receive a free ticket to watch a Watertown Wizards home game this summer.
Registration is $70 per session or $120 for both sessions. Registration will continue up to the start
date of each camp.
To register or for more information contact John Northrop, JCC men’s baseball coach, at 786-2497,
email [email protected] or visit www.cannoneerathletics.com and click on upcoming events.
Registration gets under way for Black River Challenge
Fort Drum’s Directorate of Emergency Services encourages everyone to contribute to community secu-
rity by reporting suspicious behavior or activities to 774-8477 (TIPS).
Callers to the anonymous tip line should report odd behaviors and activities, such as people measuring
or asking for blueprints of important buildings; strangers asking about security protocols; a briefcase,
suitcase, backpack or package left behind; vehicles left unattended in front of buildings; and chemical
smells or fumes coming from a residence or business. The effort is part of iWatch Army, an antiterror-
ism program.
Report security issues to Fort Drum tip line
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Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families,
the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America. First launched in the sum-
mer of 2010, Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to all active duty military personnel and their
families from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, September 3, 2012.
Old McDonald’s Farm
Attention Military families: All military adults with active duty ID will receive $2 off admission during the
2012 season! Regular admission is $8.00 per person
Hours of Operation - Open Every Day May 1st thru October 31st. Spring: May
1st-School recess. Weekdays 10:00-4:00 & Weekends 10:00-5:00
OLD McDonald's FARM | 14471 County Rt 145 - Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 |
(315) 583-5737
Group Rates - Visit and Learn at Old McDonald's Farm! They can now seat 100 guests indoors!! What a
great opportunity for an FRG Event. Groups will:
Visit With Over 200 Animals, The Wizard of OZ Hayride, Mini Golf, Inflated Adventure Playground (small
children only), Modern Dairy Tour on the Moo Town Trolley. Please call for non-school groups rates. Ex-
tras: Pony Rides for smaller children 60lbs and under. Animal Food: 50 cents/cup
The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum is offering active duty and wounded warriors free admis-
sion to our June Exhibition June 9 & 10, 2012 in Madrid, NY.
Things to Do/Places to See
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This Week in History, June 15th - 21st
Jun 15, 1215 - Magna Carta sealed
Jun 16, 1884 - First roller coaster in America opens
Jun 17, 1885 - Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor
Jun 18, 1812 - War of 1812 begins
Jun 19, 1953 - Rosenbergs executed
Jun 20, 1975 - Jaws released
Jun 21, 1788 - U.S. Constitution ratified
DES REMINDS RESIDENTS OF FORT DRUM CURFEW
As summer quickly approaches, Directorate of Emergency Services officials would like to remind Fort Drum residents of
the postwide curfew implemented last summer. The Garrison Policy regarding the post curfew applies to all persons,
whether residents or guests, located on Fort Drum who are 17 or younger. The purpose of the policy is to protect minors
from becoming victims of unlawful activity, reduce incidents of unlawful conduct by minors, and encourage and strengthen
adult and parental supervision.
“As the weather improves and school lets out, juvenile criminal activity tends to increase in the housing areas. Police will
be identifying juveniles and enforcing the curfew,” said Todd Julian, DES chief of law enforcement. “We need parents’ help
to support and enforce the curfew so our communities remain a great place to work, play and live.
“The curfew implemented last summer went a long way to helping protect both children and property. The amount of late-
night vandalism and thefts were greatly reduced from previous years. Twenty-five minors received first-time violation warn-
ings. Only two minors appeared before the Juvenile Disciplinary Control Board for subsequent violations.”
The curfew is in effect from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. It is in effect from midnight through 5 a.m. Fri-
day and Saturday. Exceptions include those minors who are accompanied by an adult; are in their own yard; are returning
home from their place of employment, a school, church or other voluntary organization event or one officially sponsored
youth activity in a government facility; or en route to obtaining medical care for themselves or an immediate Family Mem-
ber. In all cases, the minor is required to take the most direct route to and from the home.
A first violation will result in the minor being taken into temporary custody on the scene by law enforcement personnel. The
parent or responsible adult will be contacted immediately to respond to take custody of the minor. The parent or responsi-
ble adult will sign a release statement acknowledging that the minor has been detained for violating the curfew.
Subsequent violations will result in a police report being generated and a referral for a mandatory appearance before the
Juvenile Disciplinary Control Board. Continued disregard for the policy could result in more severe action against the minor
and the sponsor, including being barred from the installation.
“When parents are aware of where their kids are and enforce policies like this one, everyone benefits, especially the chil-
dren,” Julian said.
The policy can be viewed on the Fort Drum portal under Garrison Policy Memorandum 11-18, Fort Drum Curfew for Minor
Children. Information regarding child supervision is outlined in Garrison Policy Memorandum 10-12, Parental Responsibili-
ties and Supervision for Children and Youth. For more information, contact the MP desk at 772-5156.
Directorate of Emergency Services
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Coming Attractions
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June 15 – EFMP Autism Support Group – Army Community Service
June 15 – PSAT Preparation and Assistance Class – Youth Center
June 16 – Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party – McEwen Library
June 16 – Army Birthday Block Party – Youth Center
June 19 – Investing 101 – Army community Service
June 19 – OPSEC Training – Army Community Service
June 20 – Career Development Seminar – Army Community Service
June 21 – Riverfest – Alexandria Bay
June 21 – Military Resiliency Training: Module 3 – Army Community Service
June 21 – High Adventure Club – Youth Center
June 23 – ATV Safety Training Class – Adventure Training
June 23 – End Of School BBQ – Youth Center
June 25 – Mountainfest Sports Begin – Sports Office
June 26 – Army 10-Miler Qualifier – Sports Office
June 26 – Carousel Mall Trip – Youth Center
June 27 – Computer Basics for Job Seekers – Army Community Service
June 28 – Federal Employment Workshop- Army Community Service
Need Help?
Call or visit Military OneSource to
find information about taxes, par-
enting, deployments, finances,
taxes, counseling, PCS moves &
more
http://www.drummwr.com/
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Post Theater
Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge
Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for children 5 and younger.
For more movie information, call 772-5571
FRI JUNE 15 - 1900 Think Like A Man (PG-13)
SAT JUNE 16 - 1400 The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)
1900 Dark Shadows (PG-13)
SUN JUNE 17 - 1400 The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)
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THU JUNE 21 - 1900 Think Like A Man (PG-13)
FRI JUNE 22 - 1900 What to Expect When Expecting (PG-13)
SAT JUNE 23 - Closed
SUN JUNE 24 - Closed
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Officials test system
Fort Drum will conduct a functions test of the Mass Notification System at 2 p.m. June
29. All personnel are reminded this is only a test of the system. During an actual
emergency, specific instructions would be issued using this system.
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Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not
represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for personal use of the readers.
All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
