*The Dates to Remember is not an all inclusive list of the events happening here on Fort Drum. Please take advantage of using the Preview, the Mountaineer, the 10

th Mountain Division, MWR, ACS Facebook pages, Fort Drum website and other various avenues to learn about all the happenings

here on Fort Drum. As of 8/1/2014

DATES TO REMEMBER

August 2014 8/1-8/18 Monti Physical Fitness Center Closure 8/6 CLIF (Summer Break- no meeting) Electronic Distro Only 8/11-18 Syracuse Football Camp 8/14 Quarterly ACAP Career Fair 10:00-2:00 pm The Commons 8/14 3BCT Deactivation Ceremony 10:00- 11:00 am Sexton Field 8/20 Annual Installation Force Protection Exercise 8/21 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 11:00 am The Commons 8/22 Retirement Ceremony 4:00 pm MPA 8/23 Outdoor Adventure Day 10:00-4:00 pm Natural Resources Permit Office 8/27 Family Support Huddle 10:00-11:00 am Po Valley Spiritual Life Center 8/27 Women’s Equality Day Observance 3:00-4:00 pm The Commons 8/28 Fort Drum Rides the River Clayton 8/29 DONSA

September 2014 9/1 Labor Day- Federal Holiday 9/2 & 3 First Day of School 9/3 CLIF 10:00-11:00 am The Commons 9/11 911 Ceremony 8:00 am Clark Hall 9/11 Super Sign-Up 11:00 – 2:00 pm The Commons 9/17 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance 11:30-12:00 pm The Commons 9/18 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 11:00 am The Commons 9/18 Mountain Mudder 9/18 “Fort Drum Rocks” Concert & BBQ 3:00- 7:30 pm Magrath Sports Complex 9/22-26 AFTB Fall Marathon 9:00- 4:00 pm ACS 9/23 Youth Program/Middle School Teen Town Hall 4:00-5:00 pm The Commons 9/24 Family Support Huddle 10:00-11:00 am Po Valley Spiritual Life Center 9/24 Retiree Appreciation Day MPA 9/25 (T) Mountain Remembrance Ceremony 4:30-5:00 pm Memorial Park

9/26 Retirement Ceremony 4:00 pm MPA

October 2014 10/1 CLIF 10:00-11:00 am The Commons 10/12 Army 10- Miler Washington DC 10/10 DONSA 10/13 Columbus Day- Federal Holiday 10/16 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 11:00 am The Commons 10/17 Oktoberfest 6:00 pm The Commons 10/22 Family Support Huddle 10:00-11:00 am Po Valley Spiritual Life Center 10/23 Civilian of the Quarter Luncheon 11:30 pm The Commons 10/23 (T) Mountain Remembrance Ceremony 4:30-5:00 pm MPA 10/24 DFMWR Haunted Hayride 6:00 pm Remington Pond 10/31 Retirement Ceremony 4:00 pm MPA 10/31 Halloween- Trick-or Treat 5:00- 8:00 pm MCH Housing Areas

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CLIF NOTES FOR THE FORT DRUM COMMUNITY August 2014

1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) 2. ARMY CAREER & ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) 3. ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM (ACES) 4. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) 5. BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS) 6. CYSS SCHOOL LIAISON SERVICES (SLS) 7. CYSS SKIES 8. CYSS SPORTS 9. CYSS YOUTH CENTER 10. DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) 11. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION

12. FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 13. FORT DRUM MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOMES (MCH) 14. HOUSING 15. INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM 16. McEWEN LIBRARY 17. MEDDAC 18. MONTI PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY 19. NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES CLUB 20. PARKS AND RECREATION 21. SAFETY 22. VETERINARY SERVICES

1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) CHERYL DEAN, 315-772-6561

• NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Will be held on 3 September, 1:00 pm in the ARC Office, RM B1-35 in Clark Hall, please call to sign up or stop by our office.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email Address: drum@redcross.org

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.redcross.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/American-Red-Cross-Fort-Drum/253705811335340 2. ARMY CAREER & ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) LORRIE GULER, 315-772-3284

ACAP SEMINARS: Call the ACAP Center at 772-3434/3286 to reserve a seat in seminars. The following seminars are scheduled: o Boots 2 Business – 8-9 Sept, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm o Advanced Resume – 29 Sept, 8:00 am - 10:00 am o Federal Resume – 29 Sept, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm o Advanced Interview – 29 Sept, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

o Technical Track- 10-11, 23-24 Sept, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm o Education Track – 3- 4, 8-9,10-11,15-16, 17-18, 22-23, 24-25, 29-30 Sept 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: lorrie.s.guler.civ@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.acap.army.mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrumACAP

3. ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM (ACES) MARY ANNE VAUGHN, 315-772-0343

CHANGES TO TUITION ASSISTANCE POLICY: Tuition assistance will no longer pay ANY fees There will be recoupment of academic grades of “D” at the undergraduate level and “C” at the graduate levels Tuition assistance must be applied for and approved by the start of the class. Soldiers are advised to request

tuition assistance at least 10 days before the start of the class(es). NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.goarmyed.com

Click the hyperlinks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Army-Education-Center/321867727827654?ref=hl

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4. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) CATHY FERRAN, 315-772-4979 SUPER SIGN UP: 11 September, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, The Commons. One-stop-shopping opportunity to learn about and register with numerous social and personal development organizations for you and your Family. For more information call, 315-772-2899.

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: 19 September, 9:30 am – 11:00 am, Soldier and Family Assistance Center (across the street from the Guthrie Clinic). For more information call, 772-5476.

AFTB FALL MARATHON: 22 – 26 September, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. All levels of Army Family Team Building taught in one week while networking and making new friends. Call 772-6710 to sign up.

RESILIENCE MARATHON *UPDATED CURRICULUM*: 29 September – 2 October, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, BLDG 219, Nash Blvd. Learn 14 resilience building skills over the four day period. For more information call, 315-772-2848 or visit http://www.drummwr.com/OperationReady.htm

ACS CALENDAR including all September events can be found at: www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm

Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumACSOutreach

5. BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS) MICHELLE RODEN, 315 772-7807

MOUNTAIN MUDDER: 18 September – Mountain Mudder event is a hardcore obstacle course to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. The cost for the event is $15 per person. There is a max of 800 people, so sign up fast. Open to 18 and older DOD ID card holders. Everyone participating will receive a t-shirt. There will be different waves to choose from when you register. Must pre-register at Clark Hall, second floor at the Family and MWR window or at Outdoor Recreation starting on 18 August 2014. This is not a timed event. By running the Mountain Mudder challenge, you’ll unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time, and discover a camaraderie with your fellow participants that’s experienced all too rarely these days.

BOSS MEETING 2 September, 1:00 pm Join us for a free catered meeting while we discuss upcoming BOSS activities at the Nash Blvd. BOSS Center, building T-2190. The BOSS calendar at Fort Drum is always jam-packed with great events and service opportunities for Single Soldiers. Don’t miss out! For those Soldiers assigned as their unit-level BOSS Representative, this meeting is your place of duty.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email Address: michelle.m.roden.naf@mail.mil Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortdrum.boss

6. CYSS SCHOOL LIAISON SERVICES (SLS) MICHELE CARLTON 772-3214

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: Carthage Middle School is offering an orientation to all 5th graders and any new students on 2 Sept, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Other schools will also hold open houses in September as well. Look for information to come home.

SCHOOL IS OPEN: Be careful, school has opened once again. Look for school buses and children around school buses. Remember to stop at a red flashing school bus light.

SCHOOL BUS TIMES: Pick up and drop off times for school buses can vary as much as 20 minutes on the first few days. Please ensure the school has the correct locations to pick up your child and the correct phone numbers to reach you.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: michele.l.carlton.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: http://www.drummwr.com/SchoolLiaisonOffice.htm

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7. CYSS SKIES DEB KENNEDY, 315- 772-6551 • TAEKWONDO CLASSES: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ages 5-19. Fees are $70 per student per month. 45 minute classes. Classes in Taekwondo are ongoing. Enrollment for the Taekwondo program can be done online, but please be early the first night of class (5:45 pm) in order for staff to get the student situated for the 6:00 pm start time. Please call our office for more specific information. Students MUST be in first grade to register online - Kindergarteners allowed by discretion of the instructor after taking part in one class (Please call to set up a class demo). • KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: Cooking classes for students ages 7 & up. Students will learn nutritional value of food items, how to prepare and cook many different items. Fees are $45 per student per month. Classes meet once a week on Fridays from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm. Register by the 28th of each month for the upcoming month.

• GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING: Beginner gymnastics classes for school age students (grades K-12), and tumbling programs for Parent/Tots and preschoolers ages 3-5. Fees range TBA (monthly). Classes meet once a week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday, and are 30-60 minutes in duration. NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: deborah.l.kennedy14.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/SKIES.html Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumSkies 8. CYSS SPORTS JON BURNARD, 315-772-4102

FALL SOCCER season runs 8 September - 22 October. Open for ages 4-12. The fee for this program is $20 for 4-5 and $40 for 6-12.

• BASKETBALL 1ST-4TH GRADE: Registration will end – 24 October. Open for 1st - 4th grade. The fee for this program is $40. The season runs 3 November - 7 January.

• START SMART RUNNING: Registration continues until 5 September. The six week season will start 13 September - 1 November. The program will concentrate on the fundamentals of running, speed, and coordination as well as fun exciting games.

Volunteer coaches are needed for basketball Soccer- sign up at P-10790 Chapel Drive NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: Jonathan.m.burnard.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/YouthSports.htm Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/FORT-DRUM-MOUNTAINEER-CYSS-SPORTS/214490878183

9. CYSS YOUTH CENTER STEVE FERGUSON, 315- 772-6717

YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM: 12 & 13 September, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Youth Leadership Forums are important events that support the Army Teen's Chain of Communication. Teen leaders in the community are given an opportunity to raise, discuss and prioritize issues of concern to them and their peers. Issues with possible solutions are then briefed to the Garrison Commander by the participants of the Youth Leadership Forum. The times for this event will be 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm both days, and the cost is free. If you’re interested in participating or know of a teen that is interested please contact Youth Programs and 772-6719.

INDOOR PAINTBALL: Friday, 12 & 26 September, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm This open play event will be held at the Youth Center for youth 10-18 years of age. We will provide all the equipment needed. You must attend the player brief at 5:15 pm to participate. The cost for this event is $10, and a parent permission slip is required.

TEEN TOWN HALL: Tuesday, 23 September, 4:00 pm Teens are encouraged to come to the Youth Center and support their peers, who participated in the Youth Leadership Forum, as they brief the Garrison Commander on issues concerning teens and their recommended solutions. Members of the Parent Advisory Council will also have the opportunity to brief concerns related to teens and teen programming on the installation.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: steven.a.ferguson.civ@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/YouthServices.htm Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-CYSS-YouthProgram/370723860409

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10. DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) CHIEF JULIAN, 315-772-4483

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: dial 911 from any land-line. That call will go directly to the DES Dispatch Center. If you dial 911 from your cell phone, that call will go directly to the Jefferson County Dispatch Center. Advise the dispatcher you are calling from Fort Drum and they will redirect your call to the DES dispatch center. Current technology does not allow for the separation of cell phone calls on or off the installation. For non-emergency calls for service:

Police 772-5156/5157 Fire Prevention/Training 772-3372/4420/4702 Director 772-5721 Police Chief 772-4483 Fire Chief 772-3547/4420 Physical Security Chief - 772-3105

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY: Do not leave your home or vehicle unsecured. Do not leave valuables in plain view in unlocked OR locked vehicles and or your garage. Prevent Crimes of Opportunity! • FIRE PREVENTION: Unattended cooking and burning candles are a large contributing cause for recent fires. Be sure to extinguish all candles prior to leaving a room and do not leave unattended food cooking on or in a stove/oven. NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: todd.m.julian.civ@mail.mil

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11. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION HAROLD GREER, 315-772-5685

FORT DRUM ROCKS: On 18 September Family and MWR will host a complimentary concert by Scar’s N’ Stripes along with a complimentary BBQ with activities for the children at the Magrath Sports Complex Track.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com

Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrumFMWR Email: erin.k.barrett.naf@mail.mil 12. FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RAYMOND RAINBOLT, 315-772-9636 •FORT DRUM RECREATION PASSES: Recreational activities including fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, etc. are allowed on Fort Drum with a Fort Drum Recreational Access Pass. Fort Drum access passes are available on-line for free. New York State licenses are also required for hunting, fishing and trapping. See the Fish & Wildlife Management Program’s web site for more information and passes: www.FortDrum.iSportsman.net. •HUNTING SEASON IN THE CANTONMENT AREA BEGINS 27 SEPTEMBER: In an effort to manage the white-tailed deer population in the Cantonment Area as well as provide recreational opportunities, hunting with a bow or crossbow is allowed only in designated areas by DoD ID card holders only. See the Fish & Wildlife Management Program’s web site for more information and a map of designated areas: www.FortDrum.iSportsman.net. •ARCHERY/CROSSBOW QUALIFICATIONS: To hunt in the Cantonment Area, all hunters must first show their shooting proficiency and qualify with a bow and/or crossbow. Qualifications will occur near Bldg. S-2509 during scheduled times in September; qualifications will continue through the season by appointment. A DoD ID card and Fort Drum Recreational Access Pass must be presented before qualifying. Qualifications will continue through the season by appointment. See the Fish & Wildlife Management Program’s web site for the schedule and more information: www.FortDrum.iSportsman.net.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: Raymond.E.Rainbolt.civ@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.FortDrum.iSportsman.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Fish-Wildlife-Management-Program/1640465892759058

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13. FORT DRUM MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOMES (MCH) MEGAN KLOSNER, 315-955-6810

HOMES AVAILABLE TODAY! : Homes for Junior Enlisted and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers available with little to no wait for newly arriving and newly married Soldiers. Contact the Welcome Home Center today! 315.955.6644.

CHOOSE YOUR SAVINGS! : Two bedroom homes for Junior Non-Commissioned Officers! Move in at the Junior Enlisted Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate or choose to receive your first month's rent free*. Two bedroom Junior Non-Commissioned Officers can also choose their home from multiple available units. Those interested are encouraged to contact the Welcome Home Center for additional details 315-955-6644. *Offer ending August 31, 2014.

THE TIMBERS: NOW ACCEPTING PETS! : Both current and future Timbers residents can now bring a furry family member into their home! Residents can enjoy up to two pets in their Timbers apartment (no more than 50 lbs.). For additional details the Timbers Leasing Office today! 315.777.8000. NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.fortdrummch.com

Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortdrummch

14. HOUSING BILL BAMANN, 315-772-7256 • AVAILABLE RENTAL MARKET: With some 5% vacancies market wide, there continues to be an abundance of rental housing available. There’s even two bedroom on-post Family Housing available as well as one and two bedrom apartments for unaccompanied Soldiers in The Timbers on post. Many new rentals off post are still being constructed and will come on-line later this summer and into the fall. Check with Fort Drum’s Welcome Home Center at Clark Hall for the latest information on availability of approved adequate rentals. • APPROVED ADEQUATE RENTAL HOUSING: Many rentals advertised in local periodicals and on-line have not been inspected and approved as adequate for military renters. If you do use another source for rental information, be sure to check with the housing office to be sure it’s an approved rental before entering into any agreement. The Department of Defense’s new website, www.homes.mil, is scheduled to become available in early September for use in finding approved available rental housing. • ARMY COMMUNITY HOUSING OFFICE CAN HELP: Never enter into a lease without checking first with the Army Community Housing Office to see if the rental you are contemplating has been inspected by us for basic safety and habitability issues. Always get your lease reviewed by Legal Assistance or the Army Community Housing Office prior to signing to be sure all your rights are safeguarded. The Army Community Housing Office at Clark Hall (Rm A2-54) is always available to assist Soldiers with any off-post housing issue, from finding the right housing to resolving landlord-tenanct disputes. Stop in or call 772-6883/772-9397 to speak to a counselor. NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: william.l.bamann@us.army.mil or trudy.d.corbett.civ@mail.mil Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drum.army.mil/PublicWorks/Pages/Housing.aspx 15. INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM ALLEN JANSSEN, 315-772-6663 • GOLF ( 2 CPT CREW): 2 CPT Crew golf tournament will be conducted 13 September, 9:00 am at the Willowbrook Golf Course. Open to all active duty military, Family members 19 years and older, Retirees, reservists, National Guard and DoD Civilians employed on Fort Drum. Sign-ups are due to the Intramural Sports Office, P-10050, NLT COB 12 September or day of event at golf course. • BOWLING TOURNAMENT: will be held at Pine Plains Bowling Center, Bldg P-4320. Tournament starts at 1:00 pm. This tournament is a singles (individual) tournament. Cost is free. Sign-up by 12:30 pm on the day of the event. Open to all active duty military, family members 19 years and older, retirees, reservists and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum. •FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: will be held on the multi-purpose fields behind Monti Physical Fitness Center. Games will start at 6:00 pm weeknights and 9:00 am on weekends. Open to all active duty military, family members 19 years and older, retirees, reservists, National Guard and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum. Rosters are due by 17 September to the Sports Office.

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NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: allen.y.janssen.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Diane.m.sykes.civ@mail.mil

16. McEWEN LIBRARY ALLEN GOUDIE, 315-772-9099

MCEWEN LIBRARY STORY TIME: every Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 am at the library. Children and parents of all ages (toddlers and infants too!) are welcome to attend story time, stories and crafts, however, are tailored for the younger kids.

E-RESOUCE CLASS: Tuesday 2 September, 6:00 pm at the library. Learn how to access McEwen Library’s e-resources at http://mylibraryus.armybiznet.com/screens~S24/resources2.html (site has e-magazines, e-books and databases such as Ancestry.com, Transparent Language, Academic One Source, etc.). Attendees must have an active library account. Class size limited to 8 people; preregistration required. Call 315-77-9099 to sign up.

THE PAGE TURNER’S BOOK CLUB: Friday 26 September, 7:00 pm at the library. Come be a part of the Library’s book club: meet follow club members, discuss books and help decide upcoming titles. NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: allen.r.goudie.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/library.htm Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-C-McEwen Library/269047099442 Online Card Catalog: http://mylibraryus.armybiznet.com/search~S24 Blackberry or iPhone Access: www.mylibraryusmobile.fmwr.net/

17. MEDDAC COL MATTNER, 315-772-4024 • SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS AVAILABLE: School and Sports Physicals for children enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th Grade are still available: 6,13,20,27 August & 10 September. Call (315) 772-2778 to schedule or use www.tricareonline.com. • MEDDAC HOLIDAY HOURS: All clinics will be open with minimum staffing on 29 August for the Training Holiday prior to Labor Day. All clinics and services will be closed on 1 September in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. • ARMY MEDICINE SECURE MESSAGING SERVICE (AMSMS OR SMS): SMS is secure messaging designed to connect providers and their patients. SMS will coordinate care between the health care team and patients wherever they are, any time of day, allowing them to safely send a message to a doctor or nurse from the comfort and privacy of home. Sign up for these services are available when you check in for your PCM visit. For more information, please contact us at 315-772-2778 or in person at Guthrie and Connor Clinics.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drum.amedd.army.mil Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/US-Army-Medical-Department-Activity-Fort-Drum-

NY/291076844239665 18. MONTI PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY TERRY BUCKLEY, 315-772-4806

FEATURING AN EVENING YOGA CLASS: beginning in September start time will be 5:15 pm, 2 nights TBD. Check the schedule on line https://drummwr.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monti-Physical-Fitness-Center/175507862493965#!/pages/Monti-Physical-Fitness-Center/549486298425547 •3 NEW PERSONAL TRAINERS FOR HIRE AT MONTI PFC: Sign up at Monti Physical Fitness Center, Magrath Sports Complex, or Atkins FFF for a consult ($10 charge) to determine if this is the program for you.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: terry.l.buckley.2.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/PhysicalFitnessCenters.htm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monti-Physical-Fitness-Center/175507862493965

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19. NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES’ CLUB (NCSC) KYLEE DURANT, 408-1272 • FIRST LUNCHEON OF THE YEAR: 16 September, 11:00 am, The Commons NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?

Click the hyperlinks Emails: NorthCountrySpousesClub@weebly.com NCSCPresident@gmail.com

20. PARKS & RECREATION EUGENE SPENCER, 315-772-6568

WINE TASTING: 13 September, 8:00 am this is a Bus trip. The trip is $25 per person and your transportation and wine tasting is included. You must register by 5 September. Stops Include Torrey Winery, Lakewood Winery, Hazlitt Winery, and Caywood Winery. All Participants must be 21 years of age and older.

ATV SAFETY CLASSES: Outdoor RecreatIon will be offering our ATV Safety Institute Safety Classes every Wednesday. Class will begin at 9:00 am the cost of this class is $5 per person. You must be 18 years old or older to take this class and 18 years old or older to drive Outdoor Recreations ATVs. Click Here for the ATV Safety Class flier.

BOAT TRIPS- will be conducted every Wednesday and Saturday, June- September. Cost for these trips will be $20 per person with a max of 4 persons per trip. Please see our flyer or contact ODR staff at 315-772-8222 for additional information. NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: eugene.w.spencer2.naf@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation.htm Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Recreation/546416075378830?ref=hl

21. SAFETY JOHN DROZD, 315-772-3022 BACK TO SCHOOL: It’s back to school and that means… Kids, Kids, and more Kids on the roads; riding, walking, or busing to school. Parents, remind your children to only cross the street at corners, never attempt to walk into a street between two parked cars. Drivers, remember to slow down in neighborhoods and school zones, take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

BACKPACKS: Don’t overstuff a backpack; it should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of your child’s body weight. Remind your child to use both straps on the backpack.

BUS SAFETY: Go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus. Make sure your children stand six feet away from the curb. If your child and you need to cross the street in front of the bus, you always should be able to see the bus driver, and the bus driver always should be able to see you.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: john.e.drozd.civ@mail.mil

Click the hyperlinks 22. VETERINARY SERVICES CPT DAVID MARQUEZ, 315-772-4262

HOLIDAY HOURS: The veterinary clinic will be closed on 1 Sep 14 for Labor Day. We will reopen at 0830 Tuesday, 2 Sep 14. • SURGERY SLOTS AVAILABLE: We currently have openings available for neuters, spays, mass removals, and dental cleanings from August-September. Please call our appointment line to be added to the surgery list. Animals must have been seen at our clinic within the last year and must be up to date on vaccines and heartworm preventative.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: david.r.marquez@us.army.mil

Click the hyperlinks Website: http://www.drum.amedd.army.mil/vets/