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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012
Special Points of Interest
THOUGHTS 2
SCHOOL BUS 3
CHILD CARE 4-5
PARENT–PARENT 6
WINTER DRIVING 7
COURSE
NEW FLYERS 9
WOUNDED WAR- 13
RIOR RUN
LTC Ortiz
TF MTN Eagle Cdr
CSM Escalera
TF MTN Eagle CSM
Michele Galloway
TF MTN Eagle FRSA
Office 315-774-1206
Cell 315-836-6496 FROM 277th FRSA: Fall is here and so are
cooler temps.. Enjoy! The upcoming changes of
the seasons.
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-
sented 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 re-
strictions and guidelines.
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THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!
Your past is not your future! Memories of your past may be filled with regret, disappoint-
ments, failure or grief. You cannot change the past but you can change your future.
Dr. Tony Campolo is an American pastor, sociologist, author and speaker. He encourages
people to have a positive view about their future. "Your past is important, but important as it
is, it is not nearly as important to your present as the way you see your future" (Dr. Tony
Campolo).
There may be times when it is difficult to see a positive future. When these times occur, re-
member the words to a song from long ago. "Count your blessings, name them one by one."
Realize that your past actually had some good things in it. Take courage to rise up again and
face your future. Your new level of faith will cause you to believe for more of God's blessings
in your life. Now, begin to believe for a future filled with an abundance of blessings!
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PLEASE NOTE THIS: In short, even in school parking lots, you cannot pass a bus with flashing
red lights. Be aware that if a school bus has flashing red lights activated you are prohibited by
law to pass them, this includes school parking lots.
(1174, paragraph (a)). Paragraph (c) covers the punishment for violations.
§1174. Overtaking and passing school bus.
(a) The driver of a vehicle upon a public highway, street or private road
upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus marked and
equipped as provided in subdivision twenty of section three hundred
seventy-five of this chapter which has stopped on the public highway, street
or private road for the purpose of receiving or discharging any passengers,
or which has stopped because a school bus in front of it has stopped to
receive or discharge any passengers, shall stop the vehicle before reaching
such school bus when there is in operation on said school bus a red visual
signal as specified in subdivision twenty of section three hundred
seventy-five of this chapter and said driver shall not proceed until such
school bus resumes motion, or until signaled by the driver or a police
officer to proceed. For the purposes of this section, and in addition to the
provisions of section one hundred thirty-four of this chapter, the term
"public highway" shall mean 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.
(b) The driver of such school bus, when receiving or discharging passengers
who must cross a public highway, street or private road, shall instruct such
passengers to cross in front of the bus and the driver thereof shall keep
such school bus halted with red signal lights flashing until such passengers
have reached the opposite side of such highway, street or private road.
Whether such passengers are crossing such highway, street or private road,
or discharging to the same side of such highway, street or private road, the
driver of such bus shall keep such school bus halted with red signal lights
flashing until such passengers are at least fifteen feet from the bus and
either off the highway, street or private road or on a sidewalk.
(c) Every person convicted of a violation of subdivision (a) of this section
shall: for a first conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less
than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than four hundred dollars or by
imprisonment for not more than thirty days or by both such fine and
imprisonment; for a conviction of a second violation, both of which were
committed within a period of three years, such person shall be punished by a
fine of not less than six hundred dollars nor more than seven hundred fifty
dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty days or by
both such fine and imprisonment; upon a conviction of a third or subsequent
violation, all of which were committed within a period of three years, such
person shall be punished by a fine of not less than seven hundred fifty
dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more
than one hundred eighty days or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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Childcare Payments/Late Fees
Payments:
Payment for Full Day/Part Day Care is due by the 5th business day of the payment
cycle. Late payment fees are charged after the 5th business day and are $2.00 per
child per day per payment cycle. Services will be terminated if full payment for the
month is not received by the last working day of the month.
Late Pick-Up Fee Procedures:
CDC and SAC programs have a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute up to 15 minutes
per Family per site regardless of the number of children in care at that site.
After15 minutes, the Family is charged $5.00 per child, per site for the remainder of
the hour and then $5.00 per child, per site for each hour thereafter.
Check out all the FACEBOOK
pages. We have a page for the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade as well as
each of our Task Forces within our
Brigade.
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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 Department 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 equitable rates throughout the Armed
Forces.
In addition to Department of the Army forecasted rate fee increases, the following Deployment
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 de-
ployment 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
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Family Members Soldiers
To Register, please contact the
Command Safety Office at 772-9026/0310
Bldg M-10281 4th Armored Division Drive
NOTE: Unit/Organization Classes
are by Appointment Only
Winter Driving Snow Thrower
Wednesday 3-Oct-11 1400-1500 Wednesday 3 Oct 12 1530-1600
Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1530-1600
Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1530-1600
DA Civilians
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What’s Playing at the Movies?
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 OCT 26 - 1900 Lawless (R)
SAT OCT 27 - 1400 Paranorman (PG)
1900 Lawless (R)
SUN OCT 28 - 1400 Paranorman (PG)
FRI NOV 02 - 1900 Trouble With The Curve (PG-13)
SAT NOV 03 - 1400 Paranorman (PG)
1900 Trouble With The Curve (PG-13)
SUN NOV 04 - 1400 Paranorman (PG)
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10th CAB Afghan Sale Order Form
•Name___________________________________
• Phone___________________________________
• Unit (Battalion and Co)_____________________
• Quantity Ordered__________________________
• Total Amount Due ($40 per blanket):
• Please pay cash OR make checks payable to:
Falcon Warrior Support Fund
• Submit order and payment to your Company
Commander NLT 16 November 2012
POC for this sale is Shery McFadden 315‐427‐6795
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
October 26 – EFMP Halloween Party – Army Community Service
October 26 – Haunted Hayride – Remington Park
October 27 – Teen Karaoke Contest – Youth Center
October 27 – Haunted Hotel – Nash Blvd. Guest House
October 31 – BOSS Zombie 5K Fun Run – Remington Park
November 1 - Dress A Turkey Contest – McEwen Library
November 2, 3, & 5 – Used Book Sale – McEwen Library
November 9 – New Youth Center Grand Opening – Youth Center
November 22 – BOSS Home For The Holidays – BOSS
December 1 – Operation Tribute Distribution: www.operationtribute.com
December 4 – Family and MWR/AUSA Holiday Celebration – Commons
December 6 – Holiday Tree Lighting – Main Post Chaple, and YS Center
December 13 – Trees for Troops Unit Distribution
December 24/25 – BOSS Home for the Holidays – BOSS
December 31 – New Years Eve – Commons/Bowling Center
Save The Date: Friday, October 26, 2012. Beware… and come if you dare to The
Haunted Hayride at Remington 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 mon-
ster’s fun zone is available for kids 12 and under with tamer activities for younger chil-
dren. Additional treats include group photos, snacks and drinks, and a bonfire for
marshmallow roasting. Patrons can catch the shuttle to Remington Park from Moun-
tain 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 eve-
ning’s offerings and children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services Deployment Support Services~ Frequently Asked
Questions
CYS Services Outreach Services 315.772.8675
What is CYS Services Deployment Support Services?
It is a commitment from the Army to enhance Family readiness by providing additional support to Fami-
lies, especially during deployments.
Do I qualify for Deployment Support Services benefits if I am…
Deployed
A Survivor of a Fallen Soldier
Geographically Separated from a Wounded Warrior in Transition (WT)
A Non-Military Attendant of a Wounded Warrior
A member of a Rear Detachment Cadre/WT Cadre
A Wounded Warrior
A WT Child Staying w/custodian while parent is non-Medical Attendant (NMA)
On TCS, TDY, PCS (unaccompanied tour).
The answer is absolutely!
How can I claim my Deployment Support Services benefits?
* You must register your Family members with Child, Youth and School Services. Registration is
FREE. Registration information and packets can be obtained at Parent Central Services located at Clark
Hall, 2nd floor, MWR window or at www.drummwr.com the CYS Services business online website.
* You must bring your child’s shot records, sponsor (LES) and, if working spouse, proof of income
and official documentation verifying your category under the AFC.
* Official documentation for most categories will be in the form of Orders. For Rear Detachment
Soldiers, you can provide Orders or a Memorandum from your Commander (signed and dated).
Wounded Warrior Soldiers must also provide appointments/physical therapy documents related to injury
for free hourly medical appointment care.
* Once registered, Families may enroll with SKIES and Sports online. The enrollment fee will be
automatically deducted from the Deployment Support Services credits. SEE CHARTS on next page for
specific SKIES and Sports benefits for each individual category.
Where is the Deployment Support Services care provided?
A: Deployment Support Services care is provided at the below listed centers/FCC on a reserva-
tion basis. Reservations may be made up to one month in advance. Reservations are taken on a first
come first served basis. Please call the respective center/FCC to make or cancel a reservation. Cancel-
lations must be made before reservations begin. If reservations are not cancelled within 30 minutes after
the scheduled reservation time, parents will be charged a no show fee – either half of the reserved time
or 4 hours of reserved care, whichever is least. Payment must be made prior to next reservation.
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HOURLY CARE LOCATING TIMES
Memorial CDC Fort Drum Family Child Care
10745 Enduring Freedom Drive 315.772.2250
772.7100 / 772.7103 Children aged 4 weeks – 12 yrs
Children aged 6 weeks – preschool Monday – Friday 0600-1800 and during non-
Monday – Friday 0800-1700 traditional hours as needed, Please contact in
Children aged 6 weeks – 5 yrs advance for availability
First Sat. of the month 0930-1700 6wks-12 yrs
Chapel Drive School-Age Center (SAC) Chapel Annex CDC
10795 Chapel Drive 10783 Chapel Drive
772.4411 772.1032
Grades 1 – 5 Kindergarten
Monday – Friday during non-school hours. (Follow local school schedules.)
Hours of Operation – 0600 – 1800 Sat. care is available once per month at SAC.
Contact SAC for dates.
STATUS SERVICES
DEPLOYED A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
AW2 and Warriors in Transition assigned A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L
to the WTU or Non-Military Attendant of a Wounded
Warrior
Rear Detachment Cadre/ WT Cadre A, B, E, G, M, N, O
Temporary Change of Station (TCS)/PCS A, B, D, E, G, N, O
Unaccompanied Tour/TDY (90-170 days)
Spouse/Children Geographically Separated A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, L
from a WT or WT Child Staying w/Custodian
while parent is non Medical Attendant
Survivors of Fallen Soldiers (during A, B, D, E, F, G, I, J, L, P
designated period)
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CONTINUATION:
Services
A. Free Hourly or KOS Care during Mandatory Deployment Meetings.
B. Free Care for FRG meetings (up to 3 hours)
C. 16 hours free care per month/per child at the Hourly Programming. (30 days prior to 90 days
after deployment)
D. 16 hours free care per month/per child at the Hourly Programming during designated period
E. $2.00 per hour for hourly care beyond free hours
F. Free Hourly Care for Support Group Meetings during designated period
G. Free Hourly Care for Memorial Service for a fallen soldier (all attendees)
H. 20%Reduction to fees for Reg. Scheduled Full/Part Day Care (Valid 30 days before deploy-
ment to 90 days after)
I. Up to $300 SKIES Classes per deployment per child/youth
J. Up to $100 for CYS Services Youth Sports per child/youth per deployment cycle.
K. Unlimited Free hourly care for Medical Appointments during AW2, WT period. (0800-1700)
L. Reduction to CAT 1 for Full Day/Part Day Care (If currently CAT 1 – will receive a 20% reduc-
tion)
M. 5 hours free hourly are per month/per child during Designated Support Assignment
N. Up to $150 for SKIES classes per Child/Youth during Designated Support Assignment
O. Up to $50 for CYS Services Youth Sports per Child/Youth during Designated Support Assign-
ment
P. 40 Additional Hours Free Care per Child for Immediate Family of Deceased (valid from notifi-
cation to 4 weeks after burial)
Please Note:
FRG meetings require contracts to reserve group care. Contracts can be obtained from Alan
Knack, CYSS Outreach Services Director at 772-3160. Evening FRG meetings can be sched
uled the second Tuesday of each month. Reservation must be made at least 30 days in ad
vance. Children must be registered with CYS Services to receive care at any CYS
Services Facility. Contact Parent Central Services at 772-8675 if you need to schedule a regis
tration appointment.
Free care is only available during operating hours of CYS Services Facilities. Please see other
side of page for those times and locations.
If you are signed-up for a KOS through your unit and are a “no-show” you will be billed a no
show fee for the slot which was reserved under your name.
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Gift Wrap Fundraiser 2012
North Country Spouses’ Club and The Exchange are coordinating
this fundraising opportunity for FRGs and other Private
Organizations.
The Lottery will take place Thursday, November
1, 2012, 6:00 pm @ Monument Ridge
Community Center. MUST bring signed
contract and proof of a bank account in order to
participate in the raffle.
For more information and Contract, please
contact Michele Spurlock @
holiday_giftwrap@yahoo.com
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Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum
22nd Annual
Craft and Antique Fair
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Monti Physical Fitness Center
Conway Rd.
Fort Drum, NY
Admission: $5.oo
Get a jump on your black Friday shopping
at the Spouses’ Club Craft Fair. The Craft
fair is the ideal place to find unique gifts,
home décor!
Kids Craft While You Shop
Holiday Helpers will supervise
children ages 2-12 while you
shop. One hour limit & $3.00
craft fee. For an additional fee,
Santa will be located outside Elf
Village forpicture.
For More Information, please contact
Alison Fisher
scfd.craftfair@gmail.com
We are currently accepting vendors.
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ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Providing the Army Community a “voice” in shaping their standards of living &
identifying issues related to the current environment.
Sign up to be an
Army Family Action
Plan (AFAP)
Delegate!
LET YOUR IDEAS BE HEARD!
28-29 January 2013
9 am – 4 pm
The Commons, P-4350
IF IT’S A PROGRAM OR SERVICE, AN AFAP ISSUE CAN IMPROVE IT!
IF IT’S A POLICY OR REGULATION, AN AFAP ISSUE CAN CHANGE IT!
IF IT’S A LAW, AN AFAP ISSUE CAN AMEND IT!
IF THERE’S A LOW-COST, CREATIVE SOLUTION, YOU SHOULD PURSUE IT!
FOR INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP TO BE A DELEGATE
CALL 772-6710 OR 772-2933
