Flash 28 June

1. Fourth of July Facts
has been a federal holiday since 1942 Independence Day Block Leave June 30-July 15
July 2,, 1776 the Continental Congress voted in favor of
independence from Great Britain.
July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the
Declaration of Independence.
-Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas
Jefferson.
John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct day to
celebrate Independence Day and refused invitations to
celebrations on the 4th of July.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4th
1826, 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration of
Independence (www.history.com)
Calendars 1-2 Local Events 13-17
Drum Notes 3 ACS Calendars and Info 18-19
FMWR Coming Attractions 4-7 Fort Drum Assistance 20
Drum Flyers 8-10 BN Information 21
Safety/Law Enforcement 11-12
Common Terminology28
ACS=Army Community Service 772-6566 AFTB=Army Family Team Building 772-6710ERP=Employment Readiness Program 77
VCCUS=Volunteer Childcare in a Unit Setting FRMP=Financial /Readiness/Management Program 772-5196 F
RG=Family Readiness GroupCLIF=Community Leader’s Information Forum VMIS-Volunteer Management Information System
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DONSA=Day of No Scheduled Activities-Fort Drum agencies may have an adjusted operating schedule

2. 1-28 July
S M T W TH F S
1 2 3 DONSA 4 5 6 7
July Syracuse Symphony at Happy Fourth of
Thompson Park July!
(Followed by Fireworks)
Block Leave
AFTB Spring Marathon
Division DONSA
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FRG Leader Fort Drum ACAP
Training Career Fair
Key Caller Training
Block Leave
AFTB Spring Marathon
Informal Fund
Jefferson County Fair
Training
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Jefferson Lewis County Fair
County Fair
Last Day AFTB Summer Marathon
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DPAO Presents
Bill Cosby
Information and Disclaimer
This document is a compilation of agency information or emails that have been sent to the FRSA over the past week. If you would like any of the flyers in their original format
please email your request to bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
Call ahead and verify the time, date and location of the event you plan to attend. This email is for information purposes only, and you agree to not hold the unit representative
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If you have any questions, please call 772-4120

3. 10th Mountain and Fort Drum Notes
MEDDAC PROVIDES CLINIC COVERAGE PLANS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY FEDERAL AND TRAINING HOLIDAYS
U.S. Army Medical Department Activity officials have announced clinic coverage plans for the Fourth of July federal and
training holidays, July 4 and 5, respectively.
All MEDDAC facilities will be closed with the exception of urgent care
availability at the Family Medicine Clinic at Guthrie. Urgent Care will be
available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support patients' urgent medical needs on
July 4 and 5.
For medical emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for treatment.
BLOCK LEAVE AND ADJUSTED OFFICE AND FACILITY OPERATION HOURS
Over the Block Leave from July 1-14.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/DrumFMWR or http://www.drummwr.com/
Parking lot reconstruction over block leave
DPW Engineering will have contractors performing parking lot reconstruction starting 02 July 12 for the North Gate Mini
Mall on Iraqi Freedom Road P11005. Closure of both entrances will be necessary during the reconstruction to make repairs
to the asphalt. Work is anticipate to be completed by 9 July 12
DPW Engineering will have contractors performing parking lot reconstruction starting 02 July 12 for the Mt Belvedere Mini
Mall on Mt Belvedere Rd and PO Valley Rd P4230. The Mt Belvedere Rd entrance will be closed during the reconstruction
to make repairs to the asphalt. Access into and out of the mini mall will be reduced to only one entrance on PO Valley
Rd. Access to gas pumps and the mini mall will be available with possible delays because of construction vehicles. Work
is anticipate to be completed by 15 July 12 .
Because of uneven surfaces throughout the parking lot during the reconstruction, please insure to use caution and reduce
your speed . Observe all cones and fencing directing pedestrians around the parking lot and into the building.
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13. DATE WHAT TIME/DATE/LOCATION DETAILS
3 July Gala Fireworks Display Clayton. Downtown. Music starts at 4:30pm
3 July Concert and Fireworks Thompson Park. Concert begins at 8 and Syracuse Symphony 8pm Thompson Park
fireworks follow.
4 July Fireworks over Boldt
Castle
5 July Clayton farmer’s 10am-6pm. Frink Park
Market
5 July Concert on the Square 5pm-9pm Public Square Watertown Every Wednesday starting 5 July to 5 September The Downtown Business Association will
(Recurring Event) be hosting “Concert on the Square”
6 July Blake Shelton in Watertown Fairgrounds Baseball Field DPAO/Toyota/Car Freshener Summer Concert Series http://dpao.org or 772-0044 or 1-
Concert 800-533-2859 for more details.
7 July Fireworks Display Carthage Turning Point Park. Dusk
11 July Carthage Summer 7-8pm Farmers Market Pavilion
Open Air Concert
Series (Recurring
Event)
12-14 July NYS Hog Rally Alex Bay. Various times for events on different For more information www.nystatehogrally.com
dates. Vendors, music, bike games, parade of lights…and more
14-15 July 44th Annual French Cape Vincent. Various times for events on For more information
Festival different dates. http://capevincent.org/frenchfestival.asp
Family street dance, French pastries, many vendors and children’s programs
14 July Thousand Islands 5pm-9pm Thousand Islands Winery For more information
Winery 9th annual 43298 Seaway Ave www.thousandislandswinery.com
birthday bash Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Telephone: (315) 482-9306
16 and 17 Fairfield Inn and Suites 10am-4pm at Bring a hard copy of your resume.
July Job Fair The Workplace www.Fairfieldwatertown.com
100 Coffeen St, Watertown NY
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14. FARMERS’ MARKETS
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Alexandria Bay - Kinney lot, Rte. 12. Manager: Alex Bay Chamber of Commerce (315) 482-9531.
Date: Fridays, May 25 through Sept. 28, 2012 9:00-3:00 +
Black River - West Dexter Street
Date: Tuesdays, May 29 through Oct. 2 2012 10:00-3:00 +
Cape Vincent - Village Green, Broadway (Rte. 12). Manager: Shelly Higgins (315) 654-2481.
Date: Saturdays, June 23 through Oct. 6, 2012 8:00-2:00
Carthage - Market Pavilion, Riverside Drive. Manager: Edie Roggie (315) 493-3590.
Date: Fridays, May 25 through Oct. 26, 2012 7:00-2:00 +*#
Clayton - Frink Park, Riverside Drive. Manager: Kristina Wormuth (315) 686-3771.
Date: Thursdays, June 21 through Sept. 6, 2012 10:00-6:00
Watertown - Farmer's and Crafter's Market. Dulles State Office Bldg., Washington & Sterling Sts.
Manager: Michelle Farrell (315) 788-4400. +*#
Date: Wednesdays, May 30 through Oct. 3, 2012 6:30-3:00
Watertown - Monday Neighborhood Farmers' Market, 203 N. Hamilton St. Manager: Delta Keeney (315) 788-1933.
Web Site: watertownmondaymarket.com + *#
Date: Mondays, July 16 through Oct. 1, 2012 3:00-6:00
Watertown - Saturday Market, Pavillion at JB Wise Place. Manager: Maria Mix (315) 493-9238 +*#
Date: Saturdays, June 16 through Nov. 3, 2012 9:00-2:00
Watertown - Mobile Farmers' Markets. Wednesdays: Midtown Towers 10:30-11:30, North Country Children's Clinic
12:00-2:00 [8/22, 9/5, 9/15], CAPC 10:00-11:00, Curtis Apts 11:15-12:15 [8/8, 8/29, 9/26]. Thursdays: Skyline Apts.
10:30-11:30, Hill Top 11:45-12:45, Leray St. Apts. 1:00-1:45 [8/16, 9/13, 10/4].
Manager: Delta Keeney (315) 788-1933. + *#
Dates: See dates and times above.
Watertown - Jefferson Bulk Milk Farmers' Market. Corner of Rte. 3 and Old Rome State Rd.
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Manager: Brian Gorman (315) 788-5257. +*#
Date: Fridays, June 22 through Oct. 5, 2012 2:30-6:30

15. MUSICAL EVENTS OF NOTE (FREE)
Watertown
Downtown Business Association Presents the 7th Annual Box Lunch Revue
The Box Lunch Revue provides free concerts (June 13th-Aug. 15th) to the public during the Wednesday/Friday lunch hour (11:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.) on the beautiful grounds of the Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington Street, Watertown NY 13601.
The event is to celebrate the growing vitality of downtown Watertown. Viewers are encouraged to bring their lunch or purchase a
lunch at one of the local restaurants, and then sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
More details and a schedule of musicians.
http://www.publicsquare.com/events.php
Alexandria Bay
CONCERTS IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY STARTING JULY 11 – AUGUST 29
SCENIC VIEW PARK PAVILION 7PM TO 8:30PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC
http://www.visitalexbay.org/index.php/events/calendar-of-events/
Carthage
Wednesdays 7-9pm Carthage Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Starting 11 July. For more information and the scheduled lineup visit
http://www.carthageny.com
Clayton
Sundays
The Clayton Sunday Sunset Series sponsors concerts each Sunday evening throughout the summer months at Frink Park from 6:30-
8pm For more information visit http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
Performing Arts in Your Back Yard..
Have you visited the Clayton Opera House-host to many fine musical events?
http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
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16. For more information
http://www.countyfairgrounds.net/
New York County Fairs and Events
Oswego County Fair Ontario County Fair
Dates: June 30, 2012 - July 4, 2012 Dates: July 24, 2012 - July 28, 2012
Location:
Location: Ontario County
291 Ellisburg Street
Sandy Creek, NY
Fairgrounds
Oswego County Phone Number: 315-387-3834 2810 County Road 10
Canandaigua, NY
Jefferson County Fair Ontario County
Dates: July 10, 2012 - July 15, 2012 Phone Number: 585-394-4987
Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Admission: Adults-$4, Youth 10 to
615 WT Field Drive 14-$2, Youth 9 & Under are free
Watertown, NY with adult
Jefferson County
Parking: Free
Lewis County Fair
Dates: July 17, 2012 - July 21, 2012
Seneca County Fair
Location: Dates: July 16, 2012 - July 21, 2012
Lowville, NY Location: Seneca County
Lewis County Fairgrounds
Phone Number: 315-831-4285 Swift Street and North Road
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20. Assistance Resources on Fort Drum
How can they help?
Chaplains are here to help Families with their spiritual needs and they can help with locating other resources in the community.
Chaplains are available at the battalion level and through installation
Contact: 210th BSB Chaplain 772-5917
Staff Duty Chaplain 772-5647
Military Family Life Consultants are civilians with no reporting obligations to commanders who are available free of charge to Soldiers and
their Families. The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who listen to your issues and direct you to agencies
who can help. Sometimes all it takes is talking out the issue in order to find a resolution.
Contact: 955-4823 (2 BCT MFLC)
212-6919
Walk In/Appointments at ACS
Mon - Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 8 pm
Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) are another resource available free to charge to military Soldiers and Families. As a response to the
economic downturn in 2008, these licensed professionals were contracted to assist military Families with financial issues from the
creation of a budget to savings for retirement.
Contact: Financial Readiness 772-0050 or the Military Family Life Consultants at any of the two numbers above
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21. FACEBOOK PAGES
210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210-Brigade-Support-Battalion/169796079719106
Alpha 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/Alpha210
Bravo 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bravo-Bandits-210-BSB/234100366652929?ref=ts
Charlie 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210th-BSB-C-Co-2BCT-10th-Mountain-Division/159034577460896
Family Readiness Group Email Addresses and Assistance Phone Numbers
For FRG Times and Locations, please email the FRG Leaders below.
HHC Stephanie Utter frghhc210bsb@hotmail.com
Alpha Dawn Grant alpha210bsb@gmail.com
Alpha Tamia Campfield ladycamp2003@yahoo.com
Bravo Gail Crabtree bravo210_bandits@yahoo.com
Charlie Janine McPhie 210charliefrg@gmail.com
Battalion FRSA Bridget Velasquez bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
315-772-4120
210BSB Staff Duty Phone Number 772-5097
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