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FRG Meetings / Events HHT FRG Meeting 8 Sep 4pm Pine plains

Bowling Center

A Troop FRG Meeting 11 Sep 6:30pm @ Toler Residence

A Co., 2-10 TBD

B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting 8 Sep 6pm Monette Residence

C Troop FRG Meeting 12 Sep 6:30pm Crescent Woods Community Center

D Troop FRG Meeting 13 Sep 11:30pm Adirondack Creek Community Center

E Troop FRG Meeting TBD

FRSA FLASH

Contents of this newsletter are com-

piled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials presented does not represent the views or

endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV 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.

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Pg 2 = Announcements

Pg 4 = Dates to Remember

Pg 9 = Upcoming Training

Pg 11 = Chapel Services

Pg 12 = Things to Do

Pg 13 = Monti Gym Class Schedule

Pg 14 = Single Soldier Events

Pg 16 = FRG Corner

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3 October Squadron Hail and Farewell

5-8 October Columbus Day DONSA

12 October Spouse Spur Ride

13 October Kid Spur Ride

13 October Family Gunnery Day

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Lyme Disease Information

Symptoms/ Early Detection

Early localized stage (3-30 days post-tick bite)

Red, expanding rash called erythema migrans (EM) or “Bulls-

Eye”

Fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, and

swollen lymph nodes

Early disseminated stage (days to weeks post-tick bite)

Untreated, the infection may spread from the site of the bite to other parts of the body, producing an array

of specific symptoms that may come and go, including:

Additional EM lesions in other areas of the body

Facial or Bell's palsy (loss of muscle tone on one or both sides of the face)

Severe headaches and neck stiffness due to meningitis

Pain and swelling in the large joints (such as knees)

Shooting pains that may interfere with sleep

Heart palpitations and dizziness due to changes in heartbeat Late disseminated stage (months-to-years post-

tick bite) Untreated infection symptoms may include:

Intermittent bouts of arthritis, with severe joint pain and swelling

Chronic neurological complaints months to years after infection (shooting pains, numbness or tingling in

the hands or feet, and problems with short-term memory)

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6- 6 CAV

Prevention

Wearing light colored clothing so that ticks can be easily identified.

Tucking in pants to boots, shirts into gloves.

Application of insect repellent (containing 20% DEET) and applied per manufactures recommendation to

deter ticks and use of permethrin for Soldiers and DA civilians.

Frequent self checks for individuals partaking in outdoor activities and working in tick-invested environ-

ments. Special attention should be given to moist dark areas were ticks typically migrate too.

Clothing should be placed in dryer for 20-30 minutes to kill unseen ticks.

Frequent checks of children and animals.

Proper removal of tick to prevent infected fluid from entering body with washing and treating area with

antiseptic. (Medical professional removal of tick is recommended)

Testing of tick to determine if a carrier of Lyme Disease.

Routine treatment and grooming of household animals with flea and tick prevention medication.

Treatment

Early Localized Stage:

Oral doxycyline,10-21 days in duration

Children do require different regimen

Early Disseminated Stage:

Oral antibiotic therapy up to 28 days

Intravenous therapy if meningitis/heart changes

Late Disseminated Stage:

Intravenous therapy up to 28 days

Lyme Disease Information Cont.

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Dates to Remember (Sep-Oct)

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Dates to Remember (Oct-Nov)

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-day—Friday. Brandon Doherty 772-6663.

Pine Plains Bowling Center: Closed for the month of July. Cindy Fleming 772-6601.

Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010 for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.

Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth.

Remington Park is now open for the season: M-Sa 9am - 9pm, Su 10am-8pm

Remington Park Beach Open Daily 11am-7pm

Leisure Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available dis-count tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.

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Recurring Events

Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!

Let your voice be heard through

ICE Comments!

ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation

This is where you can provide all types of feedback

on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.

Visit http://ice.disa.mil

Enter “Drum” in the search box

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Family Readiness Classes

Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p or 5-6:30p Sep 11, 2012 @ ACS

FRG Leader Training 9a-1p Sep 13, 2012 @ ACS

Informal Funds Training 2p-3p or 5-6p Sep 13, 2012 @ ACS

Care Team Training 9a-12p Dec 6, 2012 @ ACS

OPSEC Training 10:30a-12p Oct 3, 2012 @ ACS

NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please call 772-0470/2848 for reserva-

tions.

Upcoming Training

Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial House into order.

Call 772-0050

1st Term Soldier Training 8:30am-4pm Wednesdays Call for Location

Budget and Account Management 9:00a-12p Sep 10, 2012 @ ACS

Federal Employment Workshop 9:30a-11:30a Sep 27, 2012 @ ACS

Investing 101 9:00a-11:00a Sep 25, 2012 @ ACS

Employment 101 1pm-5pm Sep 19, 2012 @ ACS

http://www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm

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CHAPEL SERVICES

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Fort Drum Mountain Community

http://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-Residents/Community-

Lifestyle/Calendar-of-Events

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Things to Do

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Monti Gym Class Schedule

Single Soldier Events

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Boss Takes You To The Movies

Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers must call at least

one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be

given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides

are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.

BOSS

Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807

All Soldiers are welcome to stop into the BOSS Center and check out all that BOSS has to offer. Open Wed -

Sun 11am - 11 pm. The great room is a large open area with a fireplace, comfortable lounge furniture, large

screen TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround sound and gaming stations. There is wireless internet, a cyber

lounge, another game room with pool, air hockey and fooseball tables and more TV gaming machines and a

large media room with comfortable recliners in theater seating and a giant screen TV.

http://www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm

CAV Weekend

Fun For All Ages! Challenge both your mind and soul to see if you have what it

takes to earn your spurs! Immediately following will be a small

reception and the presentation of your Spur Certificate. If you

desire you may purchase a set of Spurs or Spur Charm to wear

with CAVALRY PRIDE!!

FRG Corner HHT 6-6

Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177

Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962

A Troop 6-6

Amanda Murphy 315-414-1006

Kim Toler 315-777-4485

A Company 2-10

Janie Diggs 912-980-1319

B Company 1-10

Alisha Monette 423-782-9202

Alecia Blair 910-495-4788

C Troop 6-6

Erin Milas 847-702-2898

D Troop 6-6

Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012

E Troop 6-6

Emily Sivula 651-353-6926

REAR D Leadership

CPT Brian Alexander 706-617-4369

SSG Robert Rivera 724-685-9534

Squadron FRSA

Mrs. Tiffany Woods 315-774-1306

Staff Duty

TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300

Brigade 315-774-1100

TF Six Shooters Chaplain

CPT Arthur 315-774-1303

MFLC

Joan Upole 315-405-7449

Do you know who your FRG

leader is? Please check out our

list of leaders, find yours and

contact them today!

TF Six Shooters Advisors

Lisa Sweet: 315-688-2207

[email protected]

Wendy Rittichier: 419-481-1447

[email protected]

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