JANUARY 2010
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JANUARY 2010
Directorate, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation •Mr. Dallas J. Petersen, Director DFMWR Admin. Officer: Elaine Hardrick Business Operations Division Chief: Jerome Hesby • T- 787-707-3373/3980• Bldg. 660 Community Recreation Division • Chief: Ms. Mara Clemente T- 787-707-3301 • Bldg. 390 Child, Youth & School Services • Acting Chief: Ms. Carmen Dieppa T-787-707-3399 /3598• Bldg. 1147, Coquí Gardens Army Community Service • Chief: Mr. Rafael Gilestra • T- 787-707-3292/3709/3804 • Bldg. 1019-A, Buchanan Heights
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Keeping the Promise... Army Family Covenant and BOSS Events What’s HOT in our programs Discover Puerto Rico and it’s Attractions
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Community Recreation Division
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On-post Entertainment Things to do... January’s Event Calendar
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And talking about the season... What’s So Special About January? New Year’s Day, Jan 1st National Book Month, Jan. 1-31 According to the American Booksellers Association, Americans spend $1 billion a year on books, with avid readers buying more than 20 books annually.
Tournament of Roses Parade, Jan. 1st One million people will attend the parade in Pasadena, CA. and 365 million in more than 100 countries, will watch it on television.
Eugenio María de Hostos Day, Jan. 11th Eugenio María de Hostos (January 11, 1839 – August 11, 1903) known as “El Ciudadano de América” (The Citizen of the Americas), was a Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, intellectual, lawyer, sociologist and independence advocate.
Religious Freedom Day, Jan. 16th On this day in 1786, Thomas Jefferson drafted a religious freedom statute for the state of Virginia. It was later the model for the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17th After many years of debate, Congress passed legislation to create a national holiday honoring slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A bill to do so was first introduced only four days after his death on April 4, 1968, but it wasn’t until 1983 that President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the third Monday of January a national holiday to celebrate King’s birth and life. First Canned Beer Anniversary, Jan. 24th On this date in 1935, the first canned beer was sold in Richmond, Va. Earlier attempts to package beer in cans had failed because it was difficult to prevent the beer from reacting with the metal. But the American Can Co. perfected a can design and teamed up with the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Co. to test it. A trial in 1933 found that most people believed the canned beer tasted more like draft beer than bottled beer.
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Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation
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Army Community Service
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DFMWR Updates
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What are you reading? New in the Library
Latest 10 The Paid Advertising
IN THIS ISSUE: BOSS Program Balloon-A-Gram
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A Welcome and a Farewell
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A Celebration at it’s Best! Holiday On Ice 2009
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Tips for First-Time Flea Market Bargain Hunters
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New at the Fitness Center
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Taking the Static Out of Deployment Separation Page 7 CYS Services SKIES Unlimited Program
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“If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.”
—Martin Luther King Jr.
Keeping the promise... Army Family Covenant
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Our Network Friends Speak-up...
Friday, February 12th Cupid will be delivering
Balloon-A-Grams inside the Fort Buchanan Installation
Be creative, send Cupid to tell your loved ones how much you love them. Deliveries only within the Fort Buchanan Base.
Some of the comments we received regarding the Holiday event held on the 4th December 2009:
Ana Cuebas Hmmm. MWR has the right minds, that box on top of the tent, that is a good advertising technique. Without the box, maybe the tent goes unnoticed, but with the box on top, it says we’re present, we are on top and something’s happening, be on the lookout, call us, write us, look for us in the internet, if you feel your morale going down, we’re here. HELLO!!!. Tell ya, it’s great.
Gerardo Cosme-garcía Saludos y muchas felicidades y los felicito por la actividad del viernes pasado estuvo brutal buenísima gracias y feliz navidad para todo lo de Fmwr.
$15.00 per bouquet
of balloons (includes digital photo)
Support your BOSS program. Reserve your Balloon-A-Gram, TODAY; limited quantities. For more information call 787-707-5105
Janet Ortíz Barreto Is like that, Fmwr Fort Buchanan, Safety first! Keep up the good job! Hooah!!!
Stay tuned for upcoming details about the New DFMWR Website.
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What’s HOT in our programs
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New Food and Beverage Manager at the Community Club and Conference Center The MWR family would like to welcome its newest member, Frank Rodriguez, Food and Beverage Manager at the Community Club and Conference Center. Frank was born in Los Angeles, California. When his family moves to Puerto Rico, he begins his studies at Baldwin School at age 7. Frank is U.S.N. Veteran and was assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4. Frank has 15 years of Food and Beverage experience in the Restaurant Business. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his children, one boy and two girls, either surfing or anything else ocean related. Frank shares his birthday with: William Shakespeare, Poet and Playwright James Buchanan, 15th Unites States President Halston, Fashion Designer Andruw Jones, Baseball Player Herve Villechaize, Actor “Fantasy Island”
Retirement Days Begin for Child, Youth and School Services Chief, Dr. Irma Julia For many years Dr. Irma Julia led the development of the Child and Youth programs in Fort Buchanan to what they are today. Every challenge the programs had to conquer besides the regular day to day operations (which are in themselves challenging) to maintain the Army’s standards were not only met, but recognized as one of the best in the nation. CYS Services strongest asset has consistently been it’s caring staff, among which Dr. Julia always stood as the caring leader. During her tenure Fort Buchanan’s CDC was the first center to attain NAEYC accreditation Island wide and among the first in the the Department of Defense nationwide. She was recognized with the Order of the White Plume Award in 1998 by Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, one of the highest awards in the Army’s Child and Youth development arena. On December 18th at the Community Club the FMWR family bid farewell to Dr. Julia in a ceremony attended by COL Edwin C. Domingo, Installation Commander, and Mr. Dallas Petersen, DFMWR Director. Words of appreciation, gratitude and best wishes for her retirement were expressed. The entire DFMWR wishes her the best in her new endeavors.
Discovering Puerto Rico and it’s Attractions Old San Juan and it’s Picturesque Calle de San Sebastián Festival The Fiestas de La Calle San Sebastián have been a local tradition for many years.They were established as a fundraising event back in 1954 by Father Madrazo, parish priest of the San José (Saint John) Church, collecting money to restore the structures of San Sebastián Street, and became an opportunity for the neighbors to fraternize as well. By 1970, the residents of San Sebastián Street, led by Doña Rafaela Balladares, decided to revive the fiestas to collect funds in order to save the Colegio de Parvulos which was in serious disrepair. San Sebastián Street and all surrounding Old San Juan plazas turn into a nightly magical carnival featuring food, artisans, music, parades and folkloric dances, the most famous being the Cabezudos which are big puppet-like individuals dancing to the rhythms of Bomba and Plena. Many booths are set throughout the streets exhibiting local arts and crafts from authorized vendors. This annual festival is sponsored by The Institute for Puerto Rican Culture and takes place in Old San Juan for a total of three days. Las Fiestas de San Sebastián are enjoyed by locals as well as visitors from all over the world and have retained their religious, civic and cultural purpose throughout the years. They reflect the very best of the Puerto Rican Culture. The festival is held annually, starting the third week of January, ending on January 21st.
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Photos above: Child Youth and School Services presence in the Holiday parade added a picturesque warmth to the celebration.
A Celebration at it’s Best! Holiday On Ice 2009 Fort Buchanan welcomed the Holiday Season on Friday December 4th, 2009 at the Community Club & Conference Center Parking Lot. Among COL Edwin Domingo’s special guests for the event were: Ret GEN Felix Santoni, BG Hector Sorrentini and COL Fernando Fernández. The event started at 1600 with the traditional Holiday Parade where various post departments participated. The competition for best float was won by Antilles High School Junior ROTC, followed by CYS Services in 2nd place. After the Parade and COL Domingo’s welcome speech, The Antilles High School Choir delighted the audience with an array of Christmas Carols to set the holiday mood. During the course of the event, families and their children visited the various food tents and rides provided by MWR. Among the attractions available this year, Fort Buchanan had its own Ice Skating Rink inside the Community Club & Conference Center facilities, a variety of rides and several inflatables. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Three Kings visited the area and carefully listened to all the children’s wishes for the holidays. The “real” party started after the village lights were lit by COL Domingo and the live music began with Plena Libre, Límite-21 and Sonora Ponceña. The crowd danced and sang along with the bands as the evening progressed. Fun was had by all attendees and in the end, everyone was thankful for another successful MWR Special Event. May you and your loved ones have the happiest of holidays and we’ll see you next year!!!
Santa at The Water Spout On December 19th, 2009 Santa came to The Water Spout for a dip in the pool with some friends from Fort Buchanan and The Water Spout’s employees that joined him. He came for a rest from the cold weather in the North Pole, and he really enjoyed himself. Next year he plans to return and greet friends.
Photo at right center: DFMWR’s Rubén Maldonado, Juan Sanfeliz and Miguel Aponte gave life to the Three Wise Men on the float, as Elsie Tirado (Elf) with Evaristo Rivera (the Snow Man) waved to spectators. Photo at right: Antilles High School bring folkloric holiday music to the scene.
See if you can find the 7 differences in these photos:
Photo at right top: Santa sliding for a dip at the pool.
The 7 Differences are : 1. Black Belt 2. Mouth 3. Red Hat 4. Red Button 5. Scarf 6. Bracelet 7. Green Hat Band
Photo at right: The Water Spout Staff during Santa’s visit.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Ladies Tuesdays
Ladies that wish to practice their Golf game during January may join a group from the women’s league on Tuesdays at 1700. For more information call the Pro-Shop at 787-707-3852
Tips for First-Time Flea Market Bargain Hunters
Fleas at the Flea Market? It’s True! The Flea Market is Bargain Hunting at It’s Finest By Jenne Joy Flea markets have been around for a couple of centuries now. It’s believed that they originated from France during the 1800s, and according to About.com, “the markets actually sold flea-infested merchandise.” While fleas aren’t part of the flea market experience today, flea markets themselves have become increasingly popular. Cities all across the country hold weekly (usually Saturdays or Sundays) flea markets in which retailers, vendors and do-it-yourself craftsmen get together to sell their products. Everyone can participate in a flea market, whether they are selling lemonade, selling handmade furniture or getting rid of old antiques. Here are a few tips for first-time buyers at a flea market: Be comfortable, and check the weather. If you’re planning a day at the local flea market, you’ll want to wear the most comfortable pair of shoes you have.You’ll also need a general idea of what the weather will be like that day so you can include a hat, a sweater and so forth. If the flea market is held outdoors and it’s going to be sunny, be sure to bring along some extra sunscreen and glasses. Some flea markets don’t allow food and drinks brought in from elsewhere. Be sure to find this out prior to arriving so you can set aside extra cash for food or drinks, or pack a small snack to bring along. Some flea markets have an admission fee. However, you only have to pay this once, and they’ll stamp your hand. Find out if your flea market charges “per entrance” or for the entire day. This will help you decide whether or not you want to make a day of it, or leave at lunchtime or dinnertime. Flea markets are about bargain hunting and saving cash, so don’t be intimidated if you’ve got a spend a few cents to get in the door. Fortunately, many flea markets don’t charge an admission fee, so this may not always be the case. If you’re planning to look for something in particular, then try to arrive early. While it may sound crazy to get up that early to go bargain hunting, keep in mind that you’re not the only one out there shopping - nor may you be the only person looking for that one particular antique clock. Flea markets can be a great experience for the whole family. It’s also a great way to be more eco-friendly, because a lot of the time you are purchasing goods that were already made and aren’t wasting any extra products being manufactured. Happy hunting! Sources: About.com
Month-End Madness Tournament
Friday January 29th, 1230 Format: 2 Person Scramble (pick your own partner) • Team Handicap based on % of combined handicaps. (Dogfight points may be used in lieu of handicap). Cost: $30 for annual golf member $35 for non-members ENTRY INCLUDES: •Golf Cart •Meal following play • Prizes •On course Beverages • Green Fees if applicable
Comida Criolla For Lunch:
Local Favorites with Rice n’ Beans or tostones and more... with a soda. $7 Mon - Fri, 11 am - 2 pm
Is your child having a birthday? Why stress? Contact us and we’ll handle all the details for you. Our Birthday Packages include the invitations, plates, napkins, cups and three children menus to choose from or we can assist you in putting together the menu of your choice. Please call for additional information or visit us. We‘ll be happy to assist you! Call 787-707-BOWL.
Things to do... January 2010 Event Calendar
New Year New MWR
Lunch Buffet starts at the C. Club’s Caparra Room
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Sports & Fitness
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Changes at the Fitness Center SPORTS
The Fort Buchanan Fitness Center has been receiving new equipment to replace the old equipment. In these last few months it has received 30 new indoor Schwinn cycling bikes, a walk draw curtain divider, a new sound system, a new microfit assessment system, several 42” LCD televisions (awaiting installation), three Life Fitness treadmills, a new pick-up truck, new outdoor signage, nine hammer strength free weight benches, seven Olympic Iron grip bars and five E-Z bars. All this equipment was funded with CPMC money received this past fiscal year. In order to comply with Sports & Fitness standards, the old equipment was removed. The Body Master equipment that the room had was replaced with the Nautilus leg exercise equipment transferred from the racquetball court now converted into a Nautilus room. “We pulled out some of the equipment from that other room to make a little more space, as noted previously from a visit of the southeast region. Also, having in mind the Wounded Warriors it will be easier to maneuver around for the customers who have a wheel chair.” said Roberto Fernández, Fitness Center Manager.
How to Burn Off Holiday Calories without Breaking a Sweat By Jason Clemens
Feeling Heavier after the Holiday Season? With about 10,000 excess calories that you need to lose right now? Then this article will shock you! Here is a simple secret that works magic. It is super easy and the results are lightning fast. Best part is, you won’t need to sweat your brains out! That’s right. This battle tested little tid-bit has been PROVEN to work without exercise. I know... I’ve used it many, many times! So here’s what you do... First and foremost you need to stop “compounding” big meals. Here’s what I mean... Chances are you ate one or two HUGE meals over the Holidays and got “stuffed”. The mistake most people make is that they repeat the Christmas day feast. With so many leftovers, the vast majority of us spend the next two days “pigging out” on HUGE meals. This is what I call “compounding” big meals. Here’s the problem... Eating multiple massive meals causes your body to use extreme amounts of water. Your stomach basically sucks water out of the rest of your body so it can digest all that food. As you can imagine, this leads to dehydration. And nothing shuts your body down and makes you tired faster than when you’re dehydrated.
Scary part is... If you eat compounding big meals over the next couple of days your dehydration level tends to get worse and worse. This will dramatically slow your metabolism and much of the Holiday calories you have consumed will not be burned off. So here’s the super secret to fixing this so you can quickly burn off those calories. Over the next couple of days eat between seven and ten times per day. Pay close attention to this... Make sure you only eat very tiny portions. That means your meals should be no larger than your fist or smaller! That is small I know. But it is the key here! When you do this your metabolism will revert out of its sluggish “calorie storing” state to a revved-up fat burning state. As a result, you will find that you just can’t seem to make your hunger go away. And this is awesome because it means that your body is quickly burning off all those excess calories you’ve consumed over Christmas. I know it sounds too easy. But it is really, really easy! And here’s something very exciting for you if you need to lose weight... Many times this simple technique actually causes people to drop a few pounds over Christmas! This article is too short to get into any detail why it works so good. But all you need to know is that it works. And it works like magic!
The Fitness center opens 98 hours a week and there are always customers present. It is a highly used facility ranging from around 200 customers on slow days and 500 on very hectic days. Every three to five years the equipment needs to be replaced due to its continued use. For this next fiscal year the Fitness Center is planning to receive new elliptical, recumbent bicycles, steppers, free weight flooring, and more free weight equipment. Classes and cardio equipment will be moved to SAS Bldg 148. Once they are moved to their new location that will be a relief to basketball players as they have to share the court with many other activities. Fitness is constantly changing and the staff at the Fitness Center is very aware of that. They try to keep up with trends to serve customers as best they can. They research on the Internet; they go to conventions and seminars to keep up to date. Unfortunately, they don’t offer more activities due to space limitations, but that has not stopped them from trying to be creative and using all resources available. It is rewarding when customers move on as they PCS (permanent change of station) and call weeks later telling the staff they went to another installation and miss our customer service and the programs we offer.
Provided by Community Recreation Division
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The Army’s Official website for military Families is:
myarmylifetoo.com
Taking the Static Out of Deployment Separation Whether you’re a deployed dad working to stay in touch with your kids at home, or the spouse of a deployed service member running the household on your own, it always helps to get some guidance from someone who’s “been there.” These free CDs bring you their voices. These Boots: A spouse’s guide to stepping up and standing tall during deployment CD, 60 minutes When your spouse deploys, the challenges -- emotional and practical -- can seem overwhelming. On this recording, Jacey Eckhart, a military wife for 18 years and columnist for the Virginian-Pilot, offers suggestions and strategies to help you prepare for deployment, survive (and even thrive) while you’re “married but single,” and get ready for homecoming. You’ll also learn ways to communicate with your spouse, help children cope, use resources, and build a community for support and encouragement. Double Duty: Staying Connected with your kids when you’re a deployed dad CD, 60 minutes Doing double duty as a father and a deployed service member requires focus and commitment. But the effort you put into remaining a vital presence in your child’s life will strengthen your relationship and give both of you greater peace of mind. In this CD, fatherhood expert and former Marine Armin Brott talks about ways to stay close with your child from before you deploy to after you return.You’ll learn: • How your child might react during each phase of your deployment • How to make your departure easier on your family • What your spouse can do to make your absence easier on your child • What to expect when you return You’ll also hear service members from all branches with children of all ages share their experiences as deployed dads. Coming in 2010: Our new CD for deployed moms will be ready in early 2010. Order copies online at www.MilitaryOneSource.com (type “These Boots CD” or “Double Duty CD in the search box) or download and listen. By phone, online, and face-to-face You name it. We can help - 24/7! 1-800-342-9647 • En español llame al: 1-877-888-0727
Essay Contest Winners “My Military Family and Me” November 20th, 2009. Sponsored by ACS.
Above: 1st Place, Antilles Elementary School, Alexandria Andujar. At her left Ms. Adria Lucca from ACS and Ms. Aida Franco, the School’s Counselor.
2009 Exceptional Parent Annual Resource Guide Free from Military OneSource As of this month, you can obtain a free copy of the 2009 edition of the comprehensive Exceptional Parent Annual Resource Guide through Military OneSource. The 200 page guide contains information about over 3,000 national and international resources for families, caregivers, and professionals on both general and specific disability-related topics. Order your copy by calling Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647, In Spanish 1-877-888-0727 or order from www.MilitaryOneSource.com (type “Exceptional Parent Resource Guide” in the search box).
Above: 1st Place, Antilles Middle School, Charlyne Cuyar. Ms. Nancy Maldonado, the School’s Principal at her left.
Above: 1st Place, Antilles High School, Sarah Fernández. Ms. Adria Lucca and Mr. Felix Trinidad, the School’s Principal at her left.
Jacey Eckhart’s Audio Tips for Military Spouses When you’re a military spouse, you face challenges that your civilian friends don’t—frequent relocations, deployment separations, taking care of the household on your own while your spouse is away, juggling work inside and outside the home while you’re solo as a parent.You’re not alone. Military OneSource is here for you, 24/7. And Jacey Eckhart can help show you the ropes. Syndicated columnist, author of The Homefront Club, and narrator of our popular CD, These Boots: A Spouse’s Guide to Stepping Up and Standing Tall During Deployment, Jacey has been a Navy spouse for over twenty years. She has three kids, and she’s navigated military family life through sixteen moves, seven deployments, Hurricane Katrina, and California wildfires. In other words, she’s been there. And she’s back. With six audio tips just for military spouses. Go to www.MilitaryOneSource.com and type any of these titles in the search box. Then grab a cup of coffee, plug in your earbuds, and enjoy. • Cultivate Two Kinds of Happiness. Jacey’s approach to happiness is a double-header. Here she explains the importance of pursuing two kinds of happiness: brief pleasures and longterm gratification. • Feeling Safe. Learn Jacey’s own steps and strategies for feeling safe at home when her husband is deployed. • Housewarming. Listen as Jacey talks about the benefits of having a warm and welcoming home, no matter how many times you relocate. • The Myth of Family Dinners. Eat together as a family every night? If you’re a military family it often just doesn’t work. Jacey says consistent family rituals are more important to a child’s wellbeing. Hear why. • Get Rid of That Plastic House Feeling. When you make a lot of military moves, your house can feel improvised—like it’s not really yours. Jacey shares some ways to make military housing feel truly like your home. • Warding Off the Black Dog. Jacey shares her own tips and tricks for chasing away “the black dog” (code for “the blues”) and cheering herself up when she’s feeling down.
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DFMWR Updates
JANUARY 2010
Archery The CYSS SKIES Unlimited Program at Fort Buchanan supports the CYSS commitment to Families by enhancing options for the development of children and youth through quality learning opportunities. We offer instructional classes for children and youth in each of the Four Schools: The School of Arts, Recreation & Leisure; The School of Life Skills, Citizenship & Leadership; The School of Sports, Fitness & Health; and The School of Academic Skills, Mentoring & Intervention. Instructional programs touch every aspect of child and youth development: physical, cognitive, emotional and social. CYSS currently offers classes either thru partnership with other FMWR Programs, thru Contracts or utilizing CYSS employees: Piano, Guitar, Tennis, Golf, Scuba, Swimming, Scrapbooking, Basic Computer for Preschoolers, Homework Help and a Baby Sitter Course. Very soon we will be having new classes: Ballet, Martial Arts and Tutoring. Enrollment for the SKIES Unlimited classes takes place at the CYSS Central registration Office located at Bldg. 152. For more information on classes or if you are interested in becoming a SKIES Unlimited instructor, please call 787-707-3787 / 3434 or send and e-mail to buchcer@us.army.mil.
Child And Youth Services USDA CACFP Income Eligibility Guidelines The Fort Buchanan Child, Youth and School Services announces its continued participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsored by the Department of Education. The Nutrition programs are operated in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age disability and or reprisal. If a CYSS patron feels he/she has been discriminated against, he may submit a Civil Rights Complaint form to one of the following addresses:
Free. Open For AD, DOD & FED Community Ages 10- 16 years old youth dependents. Register @ Bldg. 152, 0800 - 1700 from January 11th - 27th, 2010. Beginning Feb. 1, 9, 22 @ 1530, McArthur Baseball Field.
Badminton
Free. Open For AD, DOD & FED Community Ages 9-16 years old youth dependents. Register @ Bldg. 152, 0800 - 1700 from January 11th to 27th, 2010 Beginning Feb. 1, 8, 22 @ 1530, Mc Arthur Court.
Piano and Guitar Classes
Ages 5 - 18 years old youth dependents. Mondays through Thursdays. Four classes per month, 1500 - 1600 or 1600 - 1700 sessions. For fees and registration visit or call the Central Registration Office @ Bldg. 152.
Swimming for Kids
Levels I and II only, Register @ Bldg. 152, 0800 - 1700 from January 11th to February 24th, 2010. Classes held at the Water Spout from February 9th to 24th. Hours vary by session (two sessions).
Smart Start
Ages 3 - 4 years old. Jan 19th thru Feb. 16th Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Central Registration Phone: 787-707-3434/3787 or 787-707-KIDS. Fax: 787-707-3392 or USDA, Director Office of Department of Education Civil Rights Commonwealth of Puerto Room 326-W Rico Whitten Building 14th and Child Care Food Program Independence Avenue SW P.O. Box 190759 Washington, D.C. San Juan, PR 00919-0759 20250-9410 or Department of the Army IMSE-BUC-MWC Child & Youth Services 218 Brooks Street Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 USDA Program is offered in the following centers: Child Development Center Bldg 348 School Age Services Bldg 148 Family Child Care Bldg 348
CYSS Customers must fill out the USDA application form to determine eligibility based on free or reduced price category. Income Eligibility Guidelines Effective 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 Household Free Meals Reduced Price Meals Size Annual - Monthly Annual - Monthly 1 14,079 - 1,174 20,036 – 1,670 2 18,941 – 1,579 26,955 – 2,247 3 23,803 – 1,984 33,874 – 2,823 4 28,665 – 2,389 40,793 – 3,400 5 33,527 – 2,794 47,712 – 3,976 6 38,389 – 3,200 54,631 – 4,553 7 43,251 – 3,605 61,500 – 5,130 8 48,113 – 4,010 68,469 – 5,706 For each additional member please add +4,862 +6,919
What are Your Reading? New at the Library
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The Fort Buchanan Library celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday • Featuring a display of
various reading materials available for check-out during January 2010. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister who was a driving force in the push for racial equality in the 1950’s and the 1960’s. In 1963, King and his staff focused on Birmingham, Alabama. They marched and protested non-violently, raising the ire of local officials who sicced water cannon and police dogs on the marchers, whose ranks included teenagers and children. The bad publicity and break-down of business forced the white leaders of Birmingham to concede to some antisegregation demands. Thrust into the national spotlight in Birmingham, where he was arrested and jailed, King helped organize a massive march on Washington, DC, on August 28, 1963. His partners in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom included other religious leaders, labor leaders, and black organizers. The assembled masses marched down the Washington Mall from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. They heard songs from Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, and heard speeches by actor Charlton Heston, NAACP president Roy Wilkins, and future U.S. Representative from Georgia, John Lewis. King’s appearance was the last of the event; the closing speech was carried live on major television networks. On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, King evoked the name of Lincoln in his “I Have a Dream” speech, which is credited with mobilizing supporters of desegregation and prompted the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The next year, King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Source: USConstitution.net
The NCO Journal Magazine Please stop by the Library and pick up your FREE copy.
The NCO Journal magazine is now available at the Fort Buchanan Post Library. This magazine is published monthly and is filled with great stories and thought-provoking articles.
Homework Helper at your Library
If you are an Elementary or Middle School student and would like some help with your homework, you should take advantage of the Library’s Homework Helper Program. This program runs every Tuesday during the school year from 1430 – 1600 in the Library’s Children Section. Students receive assistance in all subjects on a first-come first-serve basis. Students must present a valid military ID or be accompanied by an adult who has a valid military ID. For more information, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Library Coupon Club
Story Time @ your Library
The Fort Buchanan Post Library offers a story hour along with a craft. January Story Time will be on Wednesday January 20th, 2010 at 1500 and the theme will be “Dr. King’s Birthday”. Children between the ages of 1 and 9 years old are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Kids - Create Your Own Book!
The Fort Buchanan Post Library offers Books by You which inspires the love of reading and writing in children as they create and publish their own books. To learn more about Books by You, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Computer Orientations
To assist customers in accessing public computers and reference resources, the Fort Buchanan Post Library offers computer orientations on different subjects. Our next orientation will be conducted Wednesday January 13th, 2010 at 1000. For details, visit or call (787)707-3208.
Come and join us in learning how to save money on your grocery bill on Thursday January 28th, 2010 from 1100 – 1200. You will learn: where to find coupons, how to organize them, how to maximize your savings, and more! For more information, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.
Strength to Love by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love.” So wrote Coretta Scott King. She continued: “I believe it is because this book best explains the central element of Martin Luther King, Jr.’ s philosophy of nonviolence: His belief in a divine, loving presence that binds all life. That insight, luminously conveyed in this classic text, here presented in a new and attractive edition, hints at the personal transformation at the root of social justice: “By reaching into and beyond ourselves and tapping the transcendent moral ethic of love, we shall overcome these evils.” In these short meditative and sermonic pieces, some of them composed in jails and all of them crafted during the tumultuous years of the Civil Rights struggle, Dr. King articulated and espoused in a deeply personal compelling way his commitment to justice and to the intellectual, moral, and spiritual conversion that makes his work as much a blueprint today for Christian discipleship as it was then. Individual readers, as well as church groups and students will find in this work a challenging yet energizing vision of God and redemptive love.
January DVD Releases Angels and Demons Extended Edition • The Line • Not Forgotten • The Narrows • Planet Earth • Wild Child • Barbie and the Three Musketeers • The Silent Exodus • The Ugly Truth • Spread • Taking Of Pelham 1,2,3 • I Love You Beth Cooper • Santa Buddies • Orphan • Land Of The Lost • Franklyn • Is Anybody There • The Killing Room • The Answer • Blood the Lost Vampire (Blu-ray) • Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (Blu-ray) • Star Trek (Blu-ray) • Drag Me To Hell (Bluray) • Ice Age 3 • My Life In Ruins
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Inaguration of the A.R.G.N.V.N. Club House at Roosevelt Roads A new Club House was inaugurated at Roosevelt Road’s Marina. The inauguration was a great success. The entire work was provided by volunteers of the A.R.G.N.V.N. with donations from the U.S. Navy and Fort Buchanan FMWR. There were over 50 military families in attendance representing all the military services, (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserves, National Guard, Air National Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary)
BEACH APARTMENT FOR RENT AT MANATI: PARAISO DE MAR CHIQUITA 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, fully equipped, beachfront apt. with gazebo and pool facilities. Remote Controlled Access. 2 Parking Spaces. $975p/m, 6 to 12 mo. contract. For more info, contact: Luis Velázquez at 787-594-8656 or write: vluis_ray@yahoo.com SOLID WOOD BUNK BED: with a full size frame at the bottom and twin size frame on top. Has a 5 drawer and a 3 shelf unit at one side. Solid wood, oak color in great condition (mattress not included). Perfect for a boys room or beach house. Sells for $300. Call 787-436-1560 or 787-3401229.
The Club House is for the use of all members of the Pelican Roost Marina and their families. It is maintained with the funds and donations provided by the members and friends of the A.R.G.N.V.N.
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The Community Club & Conference Center’s Lunch Buffet Re-opens on Monday, January 11th
Starting Monday January 11th, 2010 from 1100 - 1300 the Club’s Caparra Room will re-open for lunch. Come and enjoy our delicious Lunch Buffet for only $9.25 per person. A relaxed atmosphere with ample parking.
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