1. Task Force Tigershark
11 May 2012
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***The Military Wife***
The good Lord was creating a model for military wives and was into his sixth
day of overtime when an angel appeared. She said, "Lord, you seem to be having
a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?"
The lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? She has to be com-
pletely independent, possess the qualities of both father and mother, be a per-
fect hostess to four or 40 with an hour's notice, run on black coffee, handle
every emergency imaginable without a manual, be able to carry on cheerfully
even if she is pregnant and has the flu, and be willing to move to a new location
10 times in 17 years. And, oh, yes, she must have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head. "Six pairs of hands." The Lord continued, "Don't
worry, we will make other military wives to help her. And we will give her an
unusually strong heart so it can swell with pride in her husband's achievements, sustain the pain of separa-
tions, beat soundly when it is overworked and tired, and be large enough to say 'I understand' when she does-
n't and say 'I love you' regardless."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his arm gently, "go to bed and get some rest. You can finish this tomorrow."
"I can't stop now," said the Lord. "I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model heals herself
when she is sick, can put up six unexpected guests for the weekend, wave goodbye to her husband from a han-
gar, a runway, or a depot, and understand why it's important that he leave."
The angel circled the model of the military wife, looked at it closely and sighed. "It looks fine, but it's too soft."
"She might look soft," replied the Lord, "but she has the strength of a lion. You would not believe what she can
endure."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Lord's creation. "There's a leak," she an-
nounced. "Something is wrong with the construction, I am not surprised that it has cracked. You are trying to
put too much on this model."
The Lord appeared offended at the angel's lack of confidence, "What you see is not a leak." he said, "It's a
tear."
"A tear? What is it there for?" asked the angel. The Lord replied, "It's for joy, sadness, pain, disappointment,
loneliness, pride and a dedication to all the values that she and her husband hold dear."
"You are a genius!" exclaimed the angel. The Lord looked puzzled and replied, "I didn't put it there."
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Dates to Remember
5/11 Military Spouse Appreciation Day Movie 5/25-28 DIVISION DONSA/MEMORIAL DAY HOLI-
1030-1300 @ MPA DAY
5/11 Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon 5/29 Army Soldier Show, 1800 @ Magrath Gym
1400-1600 @ Adirondack Creek Community Cen-
ter 5/30 Mountain Remembrance Ceremony, 1630-1700
@ Main Post Chapel
5/12 USO Big Bash, 1900-2300@ Elks Lodge, Water
town 5/31 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 0900-1700
@ USO
5/13 Mother’s Day Brunch, 1100 & 1330 @ The Com-
mons
5/14 Home-Buyers Class, 0930-1130 @ ACS June 2012
5/14 FRG Leader Training, 0900-1300 @ ACS 6/1 Pay Day Activities
5/14 Informal Fund Training, 1400 & 1700 @ ACS 6/1 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 0900-1600
USO
5/15 School Board Elections
6/1 USO Military Appreciation Skate Party, 1600-
5/16 Finding a Job using Social Networking, 0930- 1900 Showtime Skating, Watertown
1130 @ ACS
6/2 USO & American Legion Riders Bike Rally,
5/17 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony, 1030-1130 0930 Caskinette/LoFink Ford
@ The Commons
6/5-6 FMWR/USO Sesame Street Tour, 1400 & 1800
5/17 & 18 Stronger Families Oxygen Seminar, 0900-1500 Monti Gym
@ USO
5/17-20 Case Lot Sale, All Week @ The Commissary
5/18 FDNY Special Olympics, 0900-1400 @ ACS
5/18 Division Retirement Ceremony, 1600-1700 @
MPA
5/18 Right Arm Night , 1700 @ The Commons
5/19 Armed Forces Day Parade, 1000 in Watertown
5/21 ACS Resilience Training, 0930-1430 @ ACS
5/22-23 AFTB Level II Training, 0900-1600 @ ACS
5/22 Welcome Tour, 0930-1400 @ ACS
5/23 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Observance
1130-1300 @ Commons
5/24 SAFETY DAY/DIVISION RUN, 0700
Hays Hall/Fort Drum
5/24 Safety Day Fair, 0900-1500 @ Magrath Gym
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POST Wide Yard Sales
Rhicard Hills & Adirondack Creek
2 & 3 June
4 & 5 August
Monument Ridge & Crescent Woods
9 & 10 June
11 & 12 August
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From the SPORT Office
MWR is having Recreational Volleyball Night for the
Month of May and June.
Every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 1800 to 2100 @
Magrath Sports Complex - The Gym Winner stays loser
moves out. New team enters. If teams win's three in a
row, two new teams will enter.
Bring a team or join one that is there
All Authorized ID card holders are welcome!
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Monday, 21 May as we focus on resilience
skills through effective problem solving,
learning to keep things in perspective and de-
veloping real-time resiliency. Class is in ACS
from 9:30am-2:30pm (with a one hr lunch
break).
**New Location now at
Rhicard Hills Community Center**
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Contact your FRG Leader for Consent forms...
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A Military Wife’s Prayer
Give me the greatness of heart to see-The difference between
duty and his love for me. Give me understanding so that I may
know-When duty calls him, he must go.
Give me a task each day-To fill the time when he’s away.
When he’s in a foreign land-Keep him safe in your loving hand.
And when his duty is in the field-Please protect him and be his
shield.
And when deployed away for so long-Please stay with me and
keep me strong.
Amen.
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The Youth Bureau is again pleased to offer recreation scholarships for children and teens
from families with limited financial resources. This year, funding is from the NYS Office
of Children and Family Services and an Adopting Healthy Habits grant from Cornell Coopera-
tive Extension. To nominate a child for a scholarship, please complete the attached form
and return it to the Youth Bureau. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or for
more information. ~Ginny Harrington, Director for Jefferson County Youth Bureau, 315 -785 –
3382 (phone)
Notice
2012 Recreation Scholarships Available
The Jefferson County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce the availability of recreation scholarships. These scholarships
are for children and youth who do not have the opportunity to participate in recreational, social, or cultural events, and
who are at risk for not developing to their fullest potential.
The funding for the scholarships is provided by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and through an
Adopting Healthy Habits grant from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.
Scholarships are available for recreational, cultural, educational, or social activities that have been demonstrated to be of
value to increasing abilities, talents or positive relationships. Examples are: registration fees for sports leagues, fees for
participation in karate or outdoor adventure programs, computer camps, dance, art or music lessons. The maximum
amount per scholarship for these “skill building” activities is $400, and may include equipment or clothing necessary to
participate in the activity.
Limited scholarships are also available for general camp experiences. Adopting Healthy Habits scholarships for camp
cover expenses up to $400. Youth Bureau scholarships for camp cover expenses up to $200. Because of a change in
NYS OCFS regulations, it is now permissible for parents to pay a portion of the cost.
We are no longer able to fund YMCA memberships. Young people or their parents may contact the YMCA directly to dis-
cuss possible financial assistance.
To nominate a young person for a scholarship, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to the Jefferson
County Youth Bureau by mail (175 Arsenal St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601, fax (785 – 3223) or e-mail
(ginnyh@co.jefferson.ny.us). You may duplicate the application for additional nominations.
The agency or person making the nomination will be notified of the decision. It will be the responsibility of that person or
agency to help the child and family with any necessary arrangements, if necessary (for example: registration, transporta-
tion). Confidentiality of applications will be honored.
Please contact the Youth Bureau (785 – 3382) if you have any questions or need additional information.
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NOTE: along with this nomination form, you must submit documentation from the vendor that the requested
amount is the current and accurate cost. This may include a brochure, program flyer, or statement on letterhead from the
vendor as to the cost.
Name of Youth: Sex: Age:
Address:
For reporting purposes only, please indicate the child’s ethnicity: African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Native American Other
Name of Person Making Nomination:
School/Agency/Organization/Municipality You Represent:
Address:
Phone: E-mail:
Date of Application:
The nominated youth must meet ALL of the following criteria. Please check all that apply:
_______ Under the age of 21
_______ A current resident of Jefferson County or attending school in Jefferson County
_______ Determined to have documented financial need due to ONE OR MORE of the following:
_______ Eligible for food stamps (family or youth)
_______ Receiving free or reduced school lunch program
_______ Family receiving Public Assistance
_______ Other need, please explain
_______Determined to meet the definition of high risk due to ONE OR MORE of the following
(please check all that apply)
_______ Child’s parents are unable (may be temporary situation) to provide adequate parental
support due to crisis situation, such as military deployment, incarceration, active
alcoholism or drug abuse, serious illness, etc.
_______ Child is victim of abuse or neglect
_______ Child has limited or poor role models or peer involvement
_______ Child is on probation or has an older sibling on probation
_______ Older brother or sister is pregnant or parenting teen
_______ Older sibling dropped out of school
_______ Other, please explain
Why does the youth need scholarship assistance?
How will the activities funded by the scholarship have a positive impact on the youth?
What activities and/or equipment will the scholarship purchase?
List specific costs to be covered by this scholarship:
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Fort Drum CYS Services 2012 Summer Programs
DOWNLOAD CYS SERVICES INFORMATION TO YOUR SMART PHONE.
http://drummwr.com/childandyouthservices.htm
Moving Your Kids during PCS Season
Moving to a new area can be hard on you, but it can be especially hard on a child. Below are some
helpful tips to help make your child’s transition from one school to another easier;
If you are moving out of a current location: (at the end of the school year)
Communicate with your child’s school is critical.
Out-process with school at least 2 weeks prior
Students will receive grades up to last day
If PCS’ing obtain SLS (School Liaison Services) information on new duty station
Departure prior to school year completion:
Report card is not issues
Schools provide a report showing grade status and may suggest if student should be repeat grade
over
Grade promotion is determined by receiving school
Hand carry the following information for your child:
School report card
IEP
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Custody agreement
Achievements and certificates
Volunteering record
Any information that is above and beyond normal school activities (i.e. clubs, sports, extracur-
ricular events)
Immunization record
School Liaison Officers:
Michele Carlton, 772-3214
Terri Spencer, 772-1311
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Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented
does not represent the views or endorsement of TF Knighthawk or the United States Army. This material is
for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restric-
tions and guidelines.
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For more job announcements and
job searching tips, we post 5-
10 jobs daily on our face book
page! http://www.facebook.com/
fortdrumemployment
http://www.facebook.com/
fortdrumemployment
Ft. Drum Employment Readiness Program upcoming Events and Workshops
All classes will be located at the ACS building. Please RSVP
Tim Creamer will be your main POC he can be reached at 772-1090 and timo-
thy.w.creamer@us.army.mil, because we will be short staffed we are encouraging customers to
attend Employment 101 before scheduling a one on one appointment. -- thank you for your un-
derstanding!
Upcoming Events and Workshops RSVP REQUIRED:
Resume Writing Computer Lab - 14 May - 9:30-10:30 - ACS
Finding a Job Using Social Networking - 16 May- 9:30-11:30 - ACS
Federal Employment Workshop - 24 May - 9:30-11:30 - ACS
Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Intro to PowerPoint - 30 May - 9:30-11:30
Employment 101 - 30 May - 9:30-11:30 - ACS
Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Basic Excel - 4 June - 1:00-3:00
Employment 101 - 7 June - 9:30-11:30 - ACS
Build Your Own Business - 13 June - 9:30-11:20
Resume Writing Computer Lab - 11 June - 9:30-10:30 - ACS
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented
does not represent the views or endorsement of TF Tigershark or the United States Army. This material is for
personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions
and guidelines.
