Task Force Knighthawk

FRSA Flash

September 08, 2012

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Government Organization

9/8 – Teen Block Party – Youth Center

9/10 – Resume Writing Workshop – Army Community Service

9/10 & 11 – HIRED Training – Youth Center

9/11 – EFMP Support Group – Army Community Service

9/11 – Family Night – Commons

9/11 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS

9/12 Fort Drum Town Hall Information Forum 1030-1200

The Commons

9/12 Financial Peace University Preview, presented at

the Family Life and Spiritual Fitness Center. Call

for Spiritual Center more information.

9/14 – Hearts Apart Support Group – ACS

9/14 – Teen Lock – In – Youth Center

9/15 – BOSS 5-K Run – BOSS

9/15 – ATV Safety Class – Parks and Recreation

9/15 – 2012 Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament

Sports

9/15 Retiree Appreciation Day 0900-1500 Clark Hall

9/15 – Red and Black Football Trip - BOSS

9/15 -16 Unit League Softball Championships - Sports

9/15-16 NY Yankee’s Baseball Game Departing 0800 Out

door Recreation

9/17 – 21 – AFTB Instructor Training – ACS

9/17 – 21 – Master Resiliency Training – ACS

9/18 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS

9/21 – Autism Support Group – Army Community Service

9/21 – In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence – ACS

9/21 – Midnight Sports – Youth Center

9/22 – Adirondack Railroad Fall Foliage Trip – Parks and

Recreation

9/22 – UFC at Winner’s Circle – BOSS

9/25 – Teen Image-Makers Photography Club – Youth Center

9/25 – Family Night: Horseback Riding – The Commons

9/26 – At-Home Career Fair – Army Community Service

9/26 – Teen Cooking Club – Youth Center

9/27 – Federal Employment Workshop - ACS

Have questions or con-

cerns? Be sure to contact

your FRG Leader or Task

Force FRSA.

Task Force Commander

LTC Matthew Braman

Task Force CSM

CSM Robert Parmer

Task Force FRSA

Kelley Arnold

ATTENTION VALUED PATRONS / PARENTS

30 August 2012

FEE INCREASES and PROGRAM CHANGES

Dear Valued Customer,

As we have kept you apprised over the past two years, we are moving towards De-

partment of Defense standardized rate fees. This October is the final incremental phase

for Fort Drum to reach Army standard. Department of Defense will then implement equi-

table rates throughout the Armed Forces.

In addition to Department of the Army forecasted rate fee increases, the following De-

ployment Support Service Programs are eliminated 1 October 2012:

X 20% fee reduction for all Child Development Services programs

X Youth Sports fee credit up to $100 per deployment cycle per child/youth.

X SKIES Unlimited Instructional Class fee credit up to $300 per deployment cycle per

child/youth.

X $2.00 Hourly Care fee beyond the 16 free respite child care hours.

Those currently deployed as of 1 October 2012 are grandfathered and will continue to

receive deployment support services they are currently receiving.

Should you have any questions on the program impact as it effects your Family, please

inquire at the front desk or by calling Parent Central Services at 772-8675.

Thanking you for your cooperation and understanding

Army Child & Youth Fee Policy

Fort Drum

School Year 2012-2013

Findings:

Significant variances across Army – no predictability

Many “high cost” fee locations not justified

“Artificially” low fees creating great disparities when Families PCS

Inequities among installations in same geographic areas / similar missions

Plan :

DoD is transitioning to single standard to provide consistency.

Transition will continue through SY2014-2015

Army realized 100% compliance with DoD full transition fees would financially burden some Army

families:

Asked DoD for an Exception to Policy to phase in compliance over a 2 - 3 year period, which was

approved.

Implementing final phase to one standard Army fee 1 Oct 12

Total Family Income Categories:

Army Child & Youth Fee Policy

Fort Drum

School Year 2012-2013 cont.

Full Day Monthly Fees:

Payments and Late Fees:

Find out what’s happening on Fort Drum.

This is a great opportunity for all community members to get up-to-date information directly from agency

representatives. Attendees may ask questions, express concerns and ideas and get immediate answers. ALL

community members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Refreshments and door prizes provided.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to find out what’s happening on Fort Drum. The meeting will be live on

the 10th Mountain Division Facebook page allowing you to ask questions throughout the meeting. Anyone un-

able to attend the meeting may also email questions and concerns to...

drum.townhall@conus.army.mil prior to the meeting or call in live at 772-2101.

We can make a difference!

Let your voices be heard!!

School Bus Safety

Overtaking and passing school bus:

Did you know that when a car meets a school bus that has stopped and is flashing red lights, you MUST stop

and remain stopped until bus starts moving or the driver signals you to proceed?

What does this regulation mean when using the term "public highway"?

public highway, street or private road for the purpose of receiving or discharging any passengers

Any area used for the parking of motor vehicles or used as a driveway located on the grounds of a school or of

a board of cooperative education services facility or any area used as a means of access to and egress from

such school or facility.

What are the fines for passing a school bus displaying flashing red light?

Every person convicted of a violation is punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars and up to

four hundred dollars

May also receive imprisonment for not more than thirty days... or/both

What if this is your second offense and committed within a 3 year period?

Every person shall be punished by a fine of not less than six hundred dollars and up to seven hundred fifty dol-

lars.... or/both

May also receive imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty days.

What if this is your third offense and committed within a 3 year period?

Every person shall be punished by a fine of not less than seven hundred fifty dollars and up to one thousand

dollars ... or/both

Imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

How many points are added to my drivers’ license for passing a stopped bus?

Passing a stopped school bus is a serious offense in all states. Four points is the norm in most states. States

are, however, free to determine how many points they wish to assess for it, so it may vary between states and

is usually a six point ticket. In New York it is a six point ticket. There will also be a huge increase in your auto

insurance rates as well.

Attention! There have been confirmed reports of a company called Success Express Sales, Inc. and/or Pacific Coast Clearing Services Inc. scamming personnel in the Fort Drum area and targeting Soldiers. The company hires young adults to solicit patrons door to door, at super markets and other establishments to buy magazine subscriptions. They will not take no for an answer. The salespeople try to earn points towards trips overseas, scholarships and/or cash prizes through the amount of sales they make. Magazine terms and costs are allegedly dictated by the publishers of the magazines. There is a process & handling fee for each customer regardless of how many magazines are purchased. Bonus points are given for cash purchases.This appears to be a legitimate business but it is NOT. Those that purchase these subscriptions never receive their magazines and are unable to reach customer service for refunds or other resolution. As of this date, there have been 87 Better Business Bureau complaints within the past 3 years, 37 of which have been within the last 12 months. This business preys on military members and often frequent establishments on and around

military installations. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Financial-Readiness-ACS/195662120473?ref=ts

Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity (TIAHFH) is looking for several new members to volunteer their time as members of our various committees. Each committee is a vital part of our organization, working di-rectly with our Board of Directors. We are looking for 4 to 6 members for each committee.

WHAT: Committee Orientation meeting WHEN: Monday September 10th @ 6:00pm WHERE: Maggie’s On The River, 500 Newell St., Watertown (Conference Room, 2nd Floor) If you can attend, please RSVP via email to volunteerdevelopment@twcny.rr.com or call Pam Rajner at 486-7321.

Save The Date:

Saturday, 15 Sept - Ghostly Evening with Anne Borick: Ghost hunters share tales of the supernatural; bring a

flashlight. Sponsored by Friends of Mexico Point Park. Mexico Point Dr. Mexico, 1000 Islands-Seaway, NY,

13114 Website: http://howardsplace.net/manorhouse.html

Saturday, 15 Sept - Lowville Cream Cheese Festival: join the fun and games and watch the parade! Lowville,

NY

Sunday, 16 Sept - Wild Edibles with Nancy Kaiser: Nature talk and walk. Learn about nature's fall bounty. off

Rte. 104B Mexico, 1000 Islands-Seaway, NY, 13114 Website: www.mexicony.net

Friday, 26 Oct 2012 The Haunted Hayride: Beware… and come if you dare to The Haunted Hayride at Rem-ington Park. Creepy things are there to scare as you ride through Remington Park on one of the tractor drawn trolleys. Walk through the haunted pavilion and cemetery then scurry back across the spooky bridge to check out the creepy animal exhibit presented by the zoo at Thompson Park. A little monster’s fun zone is available for kids 12 and under with tamer activities for younger children. Additional treats include group photos, snacks and drinks, and a bonfire for marshmallow roasting. Patrons can catch the shuttle to Reming-ton Park from Mountain Community Homes Community Centers or Magrath Sports Complex. This event is free to all DoD ID card holders. Parental discretion is advised for some of the evening’s offerings and chil-dren 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Childbirth Education Classes—Tuesdays 1330-1530 Series of 4 classes call to register at 772-6404

Lyme Disease Prevention and Awareness

Background

• Lyme Disease is an infection caused by bacteria that is commonly transmitted by

deer ticks and mice (not all ticks carry the disease).

• The tick must be imbedded in the body for several hours to transmit the disease.

• Lyme disease can affect animals, humans and can be transmitted to fetus if mother

is infected.

• If left untreated, can cause serious long-term issues.

• Currently no vaccination available for humans; however, Lyme Disease can be treated by antibiotics.

Early Detection is the KEY!!

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 de-

ter 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 an-

tiseptic. (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.

Contact MEDDAC or your heath care provided for more information on treatments !

Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not

represent the views or endorsement of Task Force Knighthawk or the United States Army. This material is for per-

sonal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guide-