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Awards bearer Josh Altice, Workforce Development Program specialist, walks in front of assembled Fort Leavenworth Fire Department leaders — including Capt. Mark Weishaubt, Capt. Trent Strayer, Capt. Jimmy Herken, Capt. Dustin Hensley, Capt. Rob Dokos, Capt. Richard Baggett, Battalion Chief Santino Maestas, Battalion Chief Rob Allen, Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Seymour, Assistant Fire Chief Edgar Guerra and Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Bender — in preparation of each of the men receiving the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service during the accreditation recognition ceremony for Fort Leavenworth Fire and Emergency Services Sept. 5 at Fire Station No. 2. Fire Chief William Maciorowski and Assistant Fire Chief Dean Turner each received the Meritorious Service Award during the ceremony, and Capt. Edward Smith, who was not present for the ceremony, also received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service. The ceremony celebrated the accredited agency status that Fort Leavenworth Fire and Emergency Services was awarded by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International Aug. 9.

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Sgt. 1st Class Charles Buford, X Platoon NCOIC, receives hugs and kisses from his sons, 4-year-old Lucas and 7-year-old Cameron, after a deployment ceremony for 30 soldiers from the 15th Military Police Brigade deploying as part of Operation Inherent Resolve June 5 at Frontier Chapel. The soldiers are providing detainee operations and additional support during the nine- to 12-month deployment.

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Scouts BSA Troop 166 Scoutmaster Sarah Groefsema shows troop members Adela Courtright and Maegan Brookshire how her son’s rank card and merit badge progress is organized in a three-ring binder using baseball card sleeves during the troop’s first official meeting of the all-girl Boy Scouts of America troop Feb. 4 at Patch Community Center. Officially known as Scouts BSA as of Feb. 1, 2019, the program is now open to both boys and girls ages 11-17.

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Level 1- and Level 2-certified Army Combat Fitness Test graders brief Pre-Command Course students, wearing colored jerseys that designate their lane and order of testing, on how to take the ACFT to get a baseline and familiarize themselves with the process Dec. 7 at Sherman Army Airfield. The ACFT, the Army’s new physical fitness test, will be implemented for record by October 2020.

Pre-Command Course student Sgt. Maj. Aaron Stubenvoll looks to the lane turn-around point while dragging a 90-pound sled in the sprint-drag-carry portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test Dec. 7 at Sherman Army Airfield. In addition to the drag, the spring-drag-carry portion of the ACFT also includes 300 meter shuttle run and kettle bell carry.

AT A GLANCE ■ HOLIDAY GATE HOURS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED. Grant Gate will be open 24 hours through Jan. 3. Sherman Gate will be open to inbound traffic only today and Jan. 3, and will be closed

Jan. 4 and 5. Hancock Gate will be closed through Jan. 5. Gates will return to normal operating hours Jan. 6.

■ IT IS HUNTING SEASON. People using the floodplain/Area D must wear at least 200 inches of blaze orange, front and back, plus a hat, during firearm deer season through Jan. 12.

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Fire and Emergency Services Capt. Mark Weishaubt, left, and Staff Sgt. Brett Fishel, 67th Military Police Detachment (Military Working Dog), Special Troops Battalion, right, help Staff Sgt. Eliseo Rivera, 500th Military Police Detachment, STB, don firefighting gear in preparation of anchoring his team’s participation as Rivera’s teammate Staff Sgt. Leonardo Tocaven, 500th, tosses a coiled hose over the top of the tower after raising it to the top in the Combined Arms Center/Special Troops Battalion Joint Military/Fire Department Leadership Challenge May 17 at the All-Hazards Training Center.

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Lead Installer Logan Thompson and Superintendent Mark Hulett, of Kerr Athletics out of Atchison, Kan., adhere numbers at the 10-yard-line while installing turf for the refurbished Unified School District 207 track and field March 25 at Normandy Field.

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Upon being named the first-place winner of Open Mic Night, Pfc. Seth Johnson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th Military Police Battalion (Detention), is congratulated by Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Williams as 40th MP Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Haliburton, master of ceremonies, announces that Johnson’s prize is a $500 voucher toward a new car April 18 at the Frontier Conference Center. Johnson performed Tink’s “Treat Me Like Somebody” for the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event.

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Vizer, an 8-month-old Labrador retriever training to be an assistance dog through the Dog Handler CARES (Canine Assistance Rehabilitation Education and Services) Program, heels next to his handler during a demonstration of skills June 19 at the Joint Regional Correctional Facility. Vizer gone through initial training at another correctional facility and was being handled by JRCF inmates in the program as part of a 90day trial period. Eventually the program will expand to six teams of dogs and handlers, taking on puppies to train for six months to a year to learn basic commands before they move on to the next phase in the assistance dog training. The JRCF program is in conjunction with CARES Inc., an assistance dog service organization based in Concordia, Kan.

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Water encroaches on Sherman Army Airfield, covering the lower roads and runway March 20. The airfield was evacuated March 15 in anticipation of the flooding. The area was off limits for several months.

Army Corrections Command Correctional Professional of the Year 256th Military Police Company, 40th MP Battalion (Detention) 1st Sgt. James Russell, right, reviews procedure with Pvt. Gabriella Lopez, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 40th, before her turn to fire and engage while moving, a recent addition to law enforcement weapons qualifications, during bi-annual rifle and pistol qualifications for soldiers in the battalion June 6 at Kinder Range.

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FORT LEAVENWORTH LAMP HOLIDAY GATE HOURS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED. Grant Gate will be open 24 hours through Jan. 3. Sherman Gate will be open to inbound traffic only today and Jan. 3, and will be closed Jan. 4 and 5. Hancock Gate will be closed through Jan. 5. Gates will return to normal operating hours Jan. 6. IT IS HUNTING SEASON. People using the floodplain/Area D must wear at least 200 inches of blaze orange, front and back, plus a hat, during firearm deer season through Jan. 12. The Fort Leavenworth THRIFT SHOP at 1025 Sheridan Drive regular business hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m . Tuesday through Thursday. Consignments are taken until 12:30 p.m. THE 2019 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY. Fort Leavenworth’s campaign goal is $50,000. For more information, visit http://www.heartlandcfc.org/whycfc. The COMBINED ARMS RESEARCH LIBRARY MAKERSPACE has opened. Library patrons have access to a variety of tools to create and invent for free. For more information on makerspace events or using the space, call (913) 758-3041. Munson Army Health Center’s

The New Parent Support Program LUNCH AND LATCH BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT CLASS is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. For more information, call 684-2800. The next Army Community Service New Parent Support Program “WELCOMING BABY” sessions are 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 14 and 21 at the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. For more information, call 684-2800. The next SERGEANT AUDIE MURPHY CLUB MEMBER MEETING is at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 9 in the Dining Facility’s Warrior Room.

POST NOTES SEASONAL INFLUENZA CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY. For updates on flu clinic dates, visit www.munson.health.mil/. The Fort Leavenworth U.S. DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS SALES STORE, 740 W. Warehouse Road, hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The second Wednesday of each month the store is closed for training.

paint thinner, paint stripper, caulk and adhesives, pesticides, household cleaners, batteries, cosmetics, lighter fluid, and arts and crafts materials. E-waste is also accepted at the collection point, including computers, cell phones, cameras, modems, monitors, televisions, printers, game systems and general electronics. Used motor oil and antifreeze can be dropped off at the Auto Craft Center at 911 McClellan Ave. or at an off-post garage.

Trails West Golf Course is now handling the RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE LOT. For more information, visit 306 Cody Road or call (913) 651-7176.

The Fort Leavenworth SMARTPHONE APP is available for Android and iPhone. Search the Google Play and Apple stores for “Fort Leavenworth,” and download the app for

CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS are handled by the U.S. Army Center for Personnel Claims Support in Fort Knox, Ky. The Claims Office is only available to assist claimants to contact the USARCS-CPCS with a claim. For more information, call 684-4913. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE can be dropped off at the HHW Collection Point in the basement of 810 McClellan Ave. weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are also outside drop-off cabinets that can be used after hours. Products should be kept in their original containers, when possible. Household hazardous waste includes automotive products, home improvement products, paint, varnish,

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For more information, e-mail jacob.e.vaughan.mil@mail.mil. The Fort Leavenworth Spouses Club’s “TRIVIA OLYMPICS” LUNCHEON is Jan. 15 at the Frontier Conference Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. for shopping and social hour and lunch is at 11 a.m. RSVP by Jan. 6. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail reservationsflsc@gmail.com.

The Fort Leavenworth CAMPUS LIFE MILITARY’S “TASTE AND SEE” event is 78 p.m. Jan. 7 at Frontier Chapel, room 158. Informa-

Defense Commissary Agency’s SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN Program’s 2020 scholarship applications are available online through Feb. 24. Fisher House Foundation will award 500 $2,000 scholarship grants. For more information, requirements and to apply, visit www.militaryscholar.org.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE JOHN W. POILLON SCHOLARSHIPS are available at the Fort Leavenworth Army Education Center. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members, currently or within the past 24 months assigned to Fort Leavenworth, or civilians who are currently employed at Fort Leavenworth by the U.S. government or a non-appropriated fund. The application deadline is

The COMBINED ARMS RESEARCH LIBRARY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. Visit www.myarmyonesource.com and search for the position “general library volunteer.” For more information, call Nora Walker at (913) 758-3001.

The Army Community Service RELOCATION READINESS BRIEFS are 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Thursdays for in-processing and 10 a.m. Tuesdays for OCONUS at the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. For more information, call 6842800.

The FORT LEAVENWORTH STRAY FACILITY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. Help is needed covering shifts, walking dogs, cleaning and more. For more information, call 684-4939, e-mail fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com or see “Vol-

Catholic: Weekday Mass: Tuesday to Friday noon, Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Pioneer Chapel Weekend Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Frontier Chapel Holy Days of Obligation: Noon and 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Chapel Religious education: Sunday 8:10 a.m. Frontier and Pioneer chapels RCIA: Call 684-8989 for information Protestant: Traditional Worship: Sunday 8:30 a.m., Pioneer Chapel Liturgical Worship: Sunday 8:45 a.m., Memorial Chapel Multicultural Gospel Worship: Sunday 10 a.m., Pioneer Chapel Episcopal Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Memorial Chapel

The Fort Leavenworth Historical Society presentation HISTORY VS. HOLLYWOOD: “THE BLUE MAX” is at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Jahn Room of the Leavenworth Public Library. For more information, call (913) 682-5666. The next Survivor Outreach Services’ FAMILY OF PATRIOTS LUNCHEON is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 23 at a location to be determined. For more information or to

tion regarding spring and summer 2020 student ministry will be discussed. The event is open to parents and teens. Coffee and dessert will be provided. The SPRING YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUE informational meeting is 10-11 a.m. Jan. 11 and league play begins at 9:45 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center. Cost is $5.50 per week for children ages 3-5 for two games with bumpers; $8.50 per week for ages 6-8 to bowl three games with or without

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES HAS SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS. For more information or to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov.

unteering Opportunities” in FLSF’s Facebook notes.

March 27, 2020. The 2020 GENERAL WILLIAM E. DEPUY SPECIAL TOPICS WRITING COMPETITION is accepting submissions. The writing topic for 2020 is “Finding the Enemy in 2035 — What technological, doctrinal, organizational or other advances or changes must we make to find our adversaries on the battlefield of the future?” The submission deadline is July 20. For more information, call the managing editor of Military Review at (913) 684-9339 or e-mail usarmy.leavenworth .tradoc.mbs.military-review-publicem@mail.mil. SOLDIER FOR LIFE - TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WORKSHOPS are mandatory for all military personnel transitioning from active-duty service. The workshops are also available to spouses of transitioning military on a spaceavailable basis. TAP workshops are five days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Upcoming workshops are Jan. 6-10, Jan. 27-3, Feb. 10-14 and Feb. 24-28 at the Resiliency Center. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth @mail.mil. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program offers a monthly FEDERAL APPLICATION SEMINAR on submitting applications using the USAJobs website. The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will provide instruction. The seminar

The WOMEN VETERANS CALL CENTER hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 1-855VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636).

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FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM FREE RECREATIONAL BOWLING is 9-11 a.m. Jan. 4 at Strike Zone Bowling Center. For more information, call 684-2800.

THE ARMY CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is now available to eligible Fort Leavenworth soldiers. The program provides funding for voluntary off-duty courses and exams leading to an industry-recognized academic or vocational credential listed in Army Credentialing Opportunities OnLine at https://www.cool.osd .mil/army/. Visit the Army Education Center at 120 Dickman Aver. to apply.

quick links to contacts, services, news, info and things to do.

Contemporary Worship: Sunday 11 a.m., Frontier Chapel Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Frontier and Pioneer chapels Christ Fellowship: Sunday 5 p.m. meal, 5:45 p.m. worship service, Pioneer Chapel Activities Room Look for these Chapel Community groups on Facebook: • Fort Leavenworth Chapels • Fort Leavenworth Gospel Service • Fort Leavenworth Gospel Service Women’s Ministry • Ft Leavenworth Episcopal/Anglican Congregation Memorial Chapel • Ft. Leavenworth Club Beyond • Saint Ignatius Parish, Fort Leavenworth • Ft. Leavenworth Chapel Liturgical • Christ Fellowship – Fort Leavenworth

RSVP, call 684-2821/1694.

CHILDREN AND TEENS The Child and Youth Services SANTA FE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WILL BE CLOSED THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020 due to a critical staff shortage. For more information, call Carole Hoffman at 684-1660 or e-mail carole.a.hoffman .naf@mail.mil.

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The next Army Community Service SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN CLASS is 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 23 at Harney Sports Complex. This is a free event. For more information or to enroll, call 684-2800. The next INTERAGENCY BROWN-BAG SERIES: “NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY” is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Lewis and Clark Center’s Arnold Conference Room. The free event is open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunches. For more information, call (913) 651-0624.

bumpers; and $8.50 per week for ages 9-18 to bowl three games with no bumpers. There is a one-time registration fee of $10. For more information or to register, call (913) 651-2195. The next Combined Arms Research Library’s LEGO CLUB for ages 5 and up is 4-5 p.m. Jan. 15 at the library. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The next EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PRO-

covers navigating the USAJobs portal and preparing a resumé to apply for government employment. Classes are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15, Feb. 20, April 2 and April 23 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth@mail .mil. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program ADVANCED LINKEDIN SEMINAR is 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. Space is limited. For more information, call 684-2227. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program will host HIGHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 21-22, March 31 through April 1, June 11-12 and Aug. 4-5 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth @mail.mil. The next ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23-24, April 7-8, June 9-10 and Aug. 6-7 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. The workshop explains the basics of developing a business plan, legal and financial aspects, advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a franchise, help available and overcoming stress. To reserve a seat, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth @mail.mil. The Army Community Service FIELD GRADE SPOUSE SEMINAR “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER” is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. The seminar will pro-

THE U.S. ARMY OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL alumni association annual reunion, hall of fame, heritage center and memorial walk dedications and mini-reunions are May 1-4, 2020, at Fort Benning, Ga. Registration information is available at https://www.ocsalumni.org/. For more information, contact Dan Johnson at (402) 981-1072 or e-mail VPAdmin@ocsalumni.org. FAMILY COSMIC BOWLING is 9 p.m. to midnight every first Saturday of the month at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Two hours of bowling and shoe rental is $5 per person. For more information, call (913) 651-2195.

GRAM SENSORY STORYTIME is 4-5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Combined Arms Research Library. The event is geared toward children with sensory needs but open to all. For more information, call (913) 758-3006. Harrold Youth Center’s ARCHERY INSTRUCTION CLASS is 4-5 p.m. Thursdays at 45 Biddle Blvd. For more information, call 684-5118.

VOLUNTEER COACHES for basketball and wrestling. For more information, call 913684-7525/7526. The Child and Youth Services YOUTH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM is available at the Osage School-Age Center and Harrold Youth Center. The YSP helps young children and teens facing transitional times. For more information, contact the School Liaison Office at 684-1655.

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vide up-to-date information, possible expectations, opportunities and resources. For more information or to register, call 684-2800 or e-mail fgspouseseminar@gmail.com. The Department of Labor CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING TRACK WORKSHOP is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 5-6, April 9-10, June 30 through July 1 and Aug. 1112 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. The workshop helps build a personalized career development assessment of occupational interests and abilities, and participants will learn to use self-sustaining tools to narrow their career focus by establishing achievable career goals and self-development strategies. For more information or to sign up, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfltap.leavenworth @mail.mil. The Hiring Our Heroes CORPORATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION BRIEFS are conducted weekly at noon on Tuesdays starting Jan. 7 in room 277 of the Resiliency Center. Completed application packets are due March 13 for the next cohort that begins May 4. The CFP places service members within 180 days or less left on active duty into a 12-week fellowship program. The program provides mid- to upper-level corporate experience, credentialing education and career skills training. Selection for this program is competitive, but placement rates average more than 80 percent per cohort. For more information, go to https://www .uschamberfoundation.org/corporate-fellowship-program-0 or call 684-8999. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program KNOWLEDGE

NOW classes are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 1125 of the Resiliency Center. “Assessing Yourself to Find Your New Career” is March 24, April 21 “Creating a Personal Brand that Works for You” is April 21, “Making a Successful Transition to Corporate Culture” is May 19 and “Applying Your Strengths to Your Next Career” is June 16. The Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program CAREER AND EDUCATION FAIR is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. The fair is open to all active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retirees, veterans, family members and Department of Defense civilians. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth@mail.mil. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program’s EDUCATION COUNSELOR is available Tuesday through Thursday at the Army Education Center and can assist with selecting a school or discipline, documenting current educational achievements and finding programs or benefits that are available after separation from active-duty military service. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program’s ACCREDITED FINANCIAL PLANNER can help with assessing current and future financial situations. For an appointment, call 684-2227. The FORT LEAVENWORTH EXCHANGE has several full-time, parttime and intermittent job openings. Visit applymyexchange.com to apply.

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Observatory aided westward expansion Heidi Crabtree | Special to the Fort Leavenworth Lamp

Sometimes history is hidden in plain view. A walk or drive around Main Parade draws eyes to the famous Rookery and the old post commander’s house, but what about the astronomical observatory where the first accurate longitude of Fort Leavenworth was determined, leading to measurements of Hays, Wallace, Denver and the West? An observatory here on post? The stone wall on the corner of Kearny and Scott Avenues, which was either a defensive structure or a way to hide latrines from the fort’s original entrance, was witness to something more interesting. Primary sources and a few old blurry photographs indicate that the wall was once connected to McPherson Hall, the old dragoon barracks building that served as headquarters for a time. Lt. Ernest H. Ruffner worked in that very building in the early 1870s as chief of Engineers for the Department of the Missouri. Ruffner was invaluable to the post. Under an act of Congress made in February 1871, he was responsible for construction of the water gauge installed below the pump-house. That summer it was requested that a determination of longitude be made between the Lake Survey Observatory in Detroit, built in March 1871 with astronomical clock, and Fort Leavenworth. Previous attempts were made but a more precise longitude was required in the country’s move West. Though there was an observatory in Utah and a small shelter in Lawrence, Kan., used as an observatory, Fort Leavenworth was picked for the calculations. Ruffner used a pier — a stone and mortar post — to conduct his observations. He also used a temporary shelter that could be opened to see in different directions. Instruments were mounted on top of the pier using plaster of Paris. Telegraph lines were connected from station to station and to the observatory. Ruffner was in telegraphic contact with O. B. Wheeler with the U.S. Lake Survey at Detroit on the nights of Sept. 1, 2, 7 and 20, 1871. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the new observatory, its telegraph connection and Ruffner’s wait for better weather to begin transmitting with Detroit. On those nights, Ruffner used a Frodsham chronometer, serial number 1,974, and a Würdeman portable transit with a 22-inch

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FOOTNOTES IN FORT’S HISTORY focal length. Wheeler, in his permanent building, used a larger transit. The movements of stars in constellations, including Aquarius, Cygnus and Capricorn, were listed and later published along with advanced mathematical formulas. Ruffner’s final determination was given as longitude 94° 54’ 51” W, later updated and moved slightly to the west after he noticed an error in the transit. His reports were published in the Annual Reports of the Secretary of War as the first official longitude of the “observatory at Fort Leavenworth.” By the late 1870s, it was noted in Army Engineer reports that the “present observatory is now located near the southeast inclosure (sic) in rear of the office of the commanding general.” Since the original coordinates, along with other descriptions such as “945’ west of the steamboat landing,” nearly match the tiny, lone notation of an observatory on a post map dated “about 1875” in a history by Col. Elvid Hunt, Ruffner’s observatory was

about where Building 53 at 700 Scott Ave. now stands. When Building 53 was built in 1875, was the stone pier destroyed — or moved? Directly across Scott Avenue from Bldg. 53, in the area matching the above description of the “present observatory,” and perfectly along the same longitude coordinates, is a lone post, assumed to have been part of the original wall. A metal hook of sorts was obviously mortared in later. The hook could have been part of a door hinge, but it is rather low and fences of the day used thin posts connected by chain. If this was not the original observatory pier, it certainly seems to have been used as the second location given its location and style. The hook may have held instruments, including weather instruments. Perhaps it was even part of the wall, made from rubble from the original that had been removed. Ruffner didn’t stick around to carve his initials in the stone pier — he was ordered to plot points further West. In 1872, records show he was allotted $12,371 to

calculate the longitude of Fort Hays, Wallace, Denver and the “Ute country.” The U.S. government wanted hard determinations of parallels to quell the Ute Indian tribe’s claim on lands in Colorado where miners were encroaching. Ruffner returned to Fort Leavenworth, where his wife and children were living, until the late 1870s. Besides the observaPrudence Siebert tory, Ruffner This stone and mortar pier near the corrner of Scott and Kearney left behind an Avenues may mark the location of the fort’s longitudinal observainfant daughtory. ter, who lays the defensive and/or latrine wall, buried in Section A of the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. tells a more complicated and important history, not just to Fort A waymarking website lists a Leavenworth, but the Frontier as simple mark on a rock on Lake well. The location alone, along Superior as an important piece that longitude, may justify a nod of history when Wheeler calcuto Ruffner and his work in future lated latitude there. Here, the histories. lone post, standing apart from

The location of the observatory is marked with the letter “H” near the upper right corner.

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On-post child care providers needed Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

When part of a military family, it can be difficult for a spouse to establish a career for himself or herself because of frequent moves, sometimes limiting the ability to bring a second income into the home. If a spouse is able to find work but the family has small children, they then have to pay for child care, depleting the extra income. Child and Youth Services has a solution — Family Child Care. “Child and Youth Services Family Child Care is a program that allows spouses to be employed in their homes on the installation … and be their own employer,” said Carole Hoffman, CYS coordinator. “They are not CYS employees, but it gives them an opportunity to have an income, still be at home with their own children and to support the mission of the installation by providing much needed childcare for soldiers and civilians.” FCC providers are paid directly by the parents of the children they care for and receive subsidies from CYS, which can add up to as much as an extra $3,000 of income per month depending on the number of children the provider has in the home. “It really is dependent on the provider,” Hoffman said. Additionally, once a provider has gone through the training and preparation process for the first time, the only thing he or she is required to do upon transferring to a new duty station is have the new home inspected. “It is one of those jobs that truly moves with you,” Hoffman said. As with any job, there are eligibility requirements to be an FCC provider. All providers must be an Army spouse, live in on-post quarters and be at least 18 years old. Additionally, every person in the home over the age of 12 must have a background check. “Also, if you’re coming in as a military spouse, your spouse’s command must sign-off knowledge that you’re doing this in the home,” said Ashley Parsons, CYS Parent Central and Outreach Services assistant director. Once background checks are complete, which Hoffman said roughly take no more than a month, training and preparing and inspecting the home begins. FCC providers receive the same training CYS child care center employees receive, including child safety and fire prevention; emergency health and safety procedures; child abuse prevention; health and sanitation; safe infant sleep practices and more. Additionally, FCC providers receive business operations courses, which teach them how to file taxes and write contracts between themselves and the parents.

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Ashley Parsons, assistant director of Parent Central and Outreach Services, Child and Youth Services, looks at a story kit, one of the many offerings in the Family Child Care lending library, Dec. 10 at the Resiliency Center. Parsons said it is possible for FCC providers to avoid start-up costs through use of the lending library. Other items offered include strollers, cribs, nap mats, supplies like paint and more.

Ashley Parsons, assistant director of Parent Central and Outreach Services, Child and Youth Services, repositions a storage unit, one of the many offerings in the Family Child Care lending library, Dec. 10 at the Resiliency Center. Parsons said it is possible for FCC providers to avoid start-up costs through use of the lending library. Other items offered include strollers, cribs, nap mats, supplies like paint and more.

“Our goal is to set them up for complete success,” Hoffman said. As part of that set up for success, Hoffman said FCC trainers help providers create lesson plans and meal plans, and Parsons will help them

prepare their home. Preparing the home includes having cleaning supplies locked up, outlets covered, gates in front of stairs, any weapons on a separate floor and locked up with ammunition in a separate location, and ad-

dressing any other safety concerns such as fire evacuation procedures. Also, play areas, napping areas and eating areas need to be established. “Opening an FCC home is not that different than toddler-proofing your

house,” Hoffman said. “Our expectation is not that you turn your home into a center. We don’t want you to gut your living room. We encourage you to keep it looking like your home.” Hoffman said CYS also has a lending library, which includes large items such as strollers, book shelves and mats for nap time and smaller items such as toys and different story kits. “Literally, you can open your home for zero-cost investment,” Hoffman said. From start to finish, a provider can have their home ready for opening in as little as two months. “Once the background checks are back, the provider drives a lot of how quickly this train moves,” Hoffman said. Providers also can make their own scheduling as long as there are no more than six children in the home at one time. The provider’s own children under the age of 8 are counted in that ratio. Additionally, there can be no more than two children under 2 in the home at the same time. Providers can mix and match with fulltime care and hourly care, too, as long as the above criteria are met. “They can piece that puzzle together however they want,” Parsons said. All the preferences of the FCC provider are put together on a profile on militarychildcare.com. The providers waitlist is also handled through the website. On the profile, providers can also disclose certain information such as whether there are pets in the home, if the home prays at meals or whether certain holidays are celebrated so that parents can determine whether a home is a good fit. Though there are currently no FCC providers on post, Sara Thompson,

CYS training specialist, said she was a provider for three years. “I loved being able to welcome children and families into my home on a daily basis. I was able to structure my FCC program to the needs of the children I had in care,” Thompson said. “The ability to watch them grow and learn was such an amazing feeling of accomplishment and pride. “When families entrust you with their most precious gift, their child, I see that as a pretty big honor,” she said. “These children and families I cared for would start as strangers, but they always left with a huge piece of my heart and a part of my extended military family. Many, I still am in contact with to this day.” Thompson said it was a great benefit to her own family, too. “When I started FCC, my own child was struggling with autism and being in large environments, so working outside the home wasn’t a choice,” Thompson said. “FCC gave me an opportunity to help support my family financially, but also help my daughter socially by allowing her to learn how to play and learn alongside other children. “FCC is a great opportunity for a spouse who would like to make a good income without working outside the home,” she said. “I am so glad I took the time to go through the process and become an FCC provider for CYS. I know that I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t taken the leap.” Outside of CYS centers, FCC homes are the only authorized child care on military installations. To begin the process of becoming an FCC provider, e-mail Parsons at ashley.e.parsons5.naf@mail .mil.

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Radon poses little threat, testing available Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says exposure to radon is the No. 2 leading cause of lung cancer — No. 1 for nonsmokers — but the reality is the likelihood of long enough exposure to develop the cancer is minimal. The EPA estimates that a person must have a lifetime (75 years consecutively) of exposure to four picocuries or higher per liter of air to be at risk for the cancer. The risk changes de-

pending on whether a person smokes or has smoked. According to a radon risk fact sheet provided by the Army Public Health Center, non-smokers have a seven in 1,000 risk of developing lung cancer. People who smoke have a 62 in 1,000 risk of developing lung cancer. People who no longer smoke but have a history of smoking, fall within that spectrum. The key thing to do if radon is suspected in the home is schedule a work order through Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities. For more

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information about radon and the testing and mitigation process on post, visit https://www.ftleavenworthlamp.com/featured/2019/09/26/expertsdiscuss-radon-threat-mitigation-in-homes/. Mitigation systems will be installed if two tests confirm a reading of four picocuries or higher. Currently, there is a six-month waiting list for mitigation systems to be installed, but according to the APHC, Fort Leavenworth is within the appropriate timeline. For homes with levels of zero to four picocuries,

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no action is required. For homes with levels of more than four picocuries but less than eight picocuries, mitigation within five years is recommended. For homes with levels of more than eight picocuries but less than 20 picocuries, mitigation within four years is recommended. For homes with levels of more than 20 picocuries but less than 200 picocuries, mitigation within six months is recommended. For homes with more than 200 picocuries, mitigation within one month or the relocation of the occupant is rec-

ommended. FLFHC has records of radon tests for many homes on post. There is no record of any home ever testing higher than 17 picocuries per liter. FLFHC currently follows government guidelines for radon testing and mitigation installation. All guidelines for testing and mitigation given by the EPA and the APHC are recommendations, not requirements, according to Joe Gandara, Michaels Military Housing community director. Additionally, the Department of Defense

guidelines refer to office spaces and government buildings, not private residences. For more information, visit www.epa.gove/radon/ or sosradon.org. For more information on the mitigation installation process, e-mail Gandara at jgandara@tmo.com or Rick Field, Housing Oversight Office housing division chief, at richard. l.field.civ@mail.mil. To put in a work order for a radon test, call the FLFHC Maintenance Office at (913) 651-3838.

Army Wellness Center starts healthy New Year Challenge Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

The Army Wellness Center’s New Year Challenge officially kicked off Jan. 1, but it isn’t too late to sign up. “The purpose of the challenge is to promote people to make healthy behavior changes,” said Tessa Brophy, AWC director. “With the support of the Army Wellness Center staff, we hope to encourage participants to try new things, be more active and overall more mindful about their health.” During the challenge, which runs through April 1, participants accrue points by coming in for appointments, including the initial assessment and follow-up appointments, tracking calories, tracking calories, participating in a five-kilometer run and more. At the end of the challenge, April 1, four overall winners will be chosen. Categories include most weight lost, most improved body composition, most improved performance and most points accrued. “We encourage every participant to come in and utilize all of our services to include metabolic testing, body composition testing, fitness testing, stress management, health coaching, exercise programming and educational classes on nutrition, sleep, stress and exercise,” Brophy said. “We really hope participants look at this challenge as an opportunity to have fun and make their health a priority.” Brophy said the AWC sponsors the challenge

each year to help people get back on track after the holidays. “With the stress and business of the holidays, it can be easy to forego our own health and wellness,” Brophy said. “Doing this annually can be a good jump start to getting back on track to not only improving our health, but sustaining our health. “This challenge directly fits into our mission by improving the health, performance and readiness of the total Army,” she said. “If we can use this simple challenge to help even one person improve their long-term health, we have succeeded.” Tracy McClung, Munson Army Health Center public affairs officer, said she signed up for the challenge for motivation. “I had foot surgery a few months ago, and I lost my focus on eating and exercising regularly,” McClung said. “Now that I have recovered, I can get started again on a healthy lifestyle.” McClung said she and her friend and former coworker, Georgette Diggs, signed up together. “We walk together on a regular basis, but we felt doing the challenge together will help us push each other a little harder,” McClung said. The AWC New Year Challenge is open to activeduty service members, family members, retirees and Department of the Army civilians who are 18 and older. For more information or to sign-up, call (913) 758-3403.

Commissaries, exchanges welcome more veterans Thomas Brading | Army News Service

WASHINGTON — Beginning New Year’s Day, commissaries, post exchanges and recreational facilities across the Department of Defense opened their doors to more than 4.1 million additional veterans, Army officials said. Privileges are extended to veterans who are Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, and all who have any level of service-connected disabilities. Individuals who are designated as primary family caregivers of eligible veterans will also be granted privileges if they are recognized under the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. “This is great news, and long overdue,” said Michael Dukes, a newly eligible veteran for post retail privileges, and a former staff sergeant. “I think this is the honorable thing to do for those who served their country in uniform.” For some returning veterans, it has been a long time since they were on a military installation or in a commissary or military exchange, said Army officials, but they added each of these new patrons has contributed to the military community, either through a service-related sacrifice or caring for a veteran with a service-connected disability. Veterans and caregivers are also authorized to use morale, welfare, and recreation — or MWR — retail activities like golf courses, bowling centers, recreational lodging facilities, recreational vehicle campgrounds and other MWR Category C activities. “Primary family caregivers of veterans with service-connected disabilities perform a noble and necessary service for veterans and ought to be recognized for their important role and relationship to these veterans,” officials stated.

The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is currently the only formalized VA caregiver program where assessed, approved, and designated caregivers can be positively tracked and identified in VA databases, so initial caregiver access is limited to those enrolled in this program, sanctioned under Section 1065 of Title 10, United States Code. Veterans eligible solely under this act should have their Veteran Health Identification Card, or VHIC, from the VA, and present it to gain entry to DoD and Coast Guard installations, offi-

cials said. The VHIC must display the veteran’s eligibility status, whether it be Purple Heart recipient, former POW, or a serviceconnected disability. If a newly eligible veteran is unable to obtain their VHIC, DoD will temporarily accept the VA Health Eligibility Center Form H623A, indicating placement in Priority Group 8E, paired with an acceptable credential, like a driver’s license or a U.S. passport, until DoD and the VA identify a scannable, secure credential for this small group of veterans.

Before Jan. 1, only uniformed service members, their dependents, retirees, veterans who were 100-percent disabled and Medal of Honor recipients could take advantage of MWR activities. Previously eligible individuals should continue to use their DoD identification cards for installation and facilities access, officials said. Temporary lodging facilities on installations will also be available on a space-available basis to the new veterans. Installation commanders are also authorized to grant access to other post activities, such as skills develop-

ment and outdoor recreation programs, when space is available and the activities are primarily self-funded. While not all veterans are now eligible for privileges on military installations, all honorably discharged veterans are eligible for online military exchange shopping through the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit. Visit https://www.va.gov/ healthbenefits/vhic for information regarding eligibility for the VHIC and the application process.

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E-mail helps keep residents informed Office closures

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Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities uses a mass e-mail notification system as a method of keeping residents updated with various information ranging from power outages and policy-related issues to monthly newsletters and upcoming community events. Other urgent information can also be sent via e-mail to reach residents as quickly and efficiently as possible. E-mail addresses for the mass e-mail system are obtained when residents sign their lease. To add or change an e-mail address, send an e-mail to

HOUSING UPDATE fhc@themichaelsorg.com or contact the Community Management office at (913) 682-6300.

Decoration removal Residents are reminded to remove all holiday decorations by Jan. 9.

Tree disposal Barren Outdoor Solutions will be picking up live Christmas trees daily through Jan. 10. Residents need to place trees on the curb without lights or orna-

ments. Artificial trees will not be picked up.

Sand instead of salt If freezing rain is in the forecast for the day or ice builds up, Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities asks residents to use sand or ice melt products. Using salt can damage the concrete and the flower beds around homes. Pet-safe ice melt products and regular ice melt are available for purchase in retail stores.

Resources for on-post residents On-post housing residents should contact these resources about housing concerns: • The Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities Management Office, 220 Hancock Ave., is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (913) 682-6300. • The FLFHC Maintenance Office and Self-Help Store, 800 W. Warehouse Road, phone number is (913) 651-3838. Residents can also submit routine maintenance requests via e-mail at fhcmaint@tmo.com. • Garrison Housing Oversight Office,

call 684-5684 or e-mail usarmy.leavenworth.imcom-central.mbx.hso@mail.mil. • The resident’s military chain of command. • Garrison Commander’s Office, call 684-2993 or the Commander’s Housing Concern Hotline at 684-3858. In addition to these resources, residents can attend the monthly community mayors’ forum; attend the quarterly installation stakeholder meetings, a forum for the chain of command to share information and pass on community concerns; or participate in the quarterly Facebook town hall meetings.

On Fort Leavenworth, report suspicious activities to the People are the Eyes and Ears of the Police line at 684-PEEP (7337) or call the Military Police Desk at 684-2111. MUNSON NOTES FLU VACCINES are available 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis at the Munson Army Health Center Readiness Center. The Army Wellness Center’s NEW YEAR’S CHALLENGE continues through April 1. Soldiers, retirees, beneficiaries and Department of the Army civilians are eligible to par-

ticipate. There will be three grand prizes awarded in three categories. For more information or to register, call (913) 758-3403. Munson Army Health Center will have LIMITED SERVICES starting at noon Jan. 8 for training. Ancillary services will be closed from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Munson Army Health Center’s READINESS CENTER, including the Immunization Clinic, is closed 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Munson Army Health Center will be CLOSED JAN. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. February is NATIONAL PET DENTAL MONTH and the Fort Leavenworth Veterinary Treatment Facility is currently schedul-

SPORTS SHORTS The Rod and Gun Club MONTHLY FUN SHOOT is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 4 at Brunner Range. Same-day registration is 9-10:30 a.m. Cost is $30 and includes 50 targets, lunch and door prizes. The Rod and Gun Club GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING is 5-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at 821 Sheridan Drive. Dinner after the meeting is $11 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, call 684-2035.

STRIKE ZONE BOWLING CENTER hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. The grill is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. LUNCH AND BOWL is 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at Strike Zone Bowling

The FLFHC offices, including the Self-Help Store, will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume Jan. 21. Residents who have a maintenance emergency or wish to submit a work order when the offices are closed can call the 24-hour maintenance line at (913) 651-3838.

Birthday drawing Have a child with a birthday in January? Come by the Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities office at 220 Hancock Ave. to enter him or her into the monthly birthday drawing. All submissions must be received in the FLFHC office by Jan. 21.

Coloring contest Children’s coloring contest sheets are available online at www.ftleavenworthfamilyhousing.com and at the FLFHC office at 220 Hancock Ave. Entries must be received by Jan. 21. Contest

$1 FRIDAY NIGHT BOWLING is 5-10 p.m. every Friday at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Games, shoe rentals, 16-ounce drinks and pizza slices are $1 each. For more information, call (913) 651-2195.

When using the oven, it’s tempting to open the door to check on a dish’s progress. But because the hot air that is contained in the oven is an important part of the appliance’s cooking process, frequent peeking is self-defeating. Every time the oven door is opened, the temperature inside is reduced by as much as 25 degrees, forcing it to work even harder — and use more energy — to get back to the proper cooking temperature. If you need to check on a dish, use the oven window instead. Watch for more announcements on Facebook, followed by a One-Call Now e-mail message with event details, and don’t forget to follow FLFHC on Twitter. Visit the FLFHC website at www.ftleavenworthfamilyhousing.com for downloadable forms and other useful information.

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Belini, aka Bella, is an adult Labrador retriever mix available for adoption at the Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility, 510 Organ Ave. She has already been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. The facility is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment as needed. See www.FLSF.petfinder.com, call (913) 684-4939 or e-mail fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com for more information.

THE BORDETELLA, OR KENNEL COUGH, VACCINE IS REQUIRED TO BOARD A PET. The vaccine is good for one year; however, some businesses require it every six months. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Fort Leavenworth Veterinary Treatment Facility at 684-6510.

MONDAY 50/50 NIGHT BOWLING is 5-9 p.m. every Monday at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Cost is $2 per person with games and shoe rental for 50 cents each. For more information, call (913) 651-2195.

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ing appointments. To schedule an appointment, call 684-6510.

Center. Receive one free game for every $5 spent at the snackbar. Shoe rental is $3. For more information, call (913) 651-2195.

winners will receive a prize and have their artwork published in the FLFHC newsletter.

Munson Army Health Center will follow Fort Leavenworth Garrison for DELAYS AND CLOSURES BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. Updated information will be posted on the Fort Leavenworth Facebook page. Munson Army Health Center is encouraging soldiers and their family members to avoid e-cigarettes and vaping products. USERS OF E-CIGARETTE OR VAPING PRODUCTS who experience symptoms

FAMILY DAY OUT BOWLING is noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Cost is $36 and includes four games, four drinks, four pairs of shoes and a singletopping pizza. For more information, call (913) 651-2195. COSMIC BOWLING is 7-10 p.m. every Saturday at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Two hours of bowling and shoe rental are $8 per person. For more information, call (913) 651-2195. BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS BOWLING NIGHT is 6-9 p.m. every last Friday of the month at

of respiratory or gastrointestinal distress should seek prompt medical attention. For more information, visit https://emergency.cdc.gov /han/han00421.asp. For more information on MAHC’s TOBACCO AND VAPING CESSATION CLASSES, call 6846528/6535. Because of a NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF EPI PEN JR., Munson Army Health Center is allocating one Epi Pen Jr. box (two pens) per patient.

Strike Zone Bowling Center. Admission is free for BOSS soldiers. DoD civilians can participate in the CIVILIAN FITNESS PROGRAM, which allows full-time employees three hours of administrative leave per week for physical training, monitoring and education. For details, call Matt Price at 684-3224. Brunner Range, 701 Sheridan Drive, offers FREE SKEET SHOOTING LESSONS at 10 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday and at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. For information, call 684-8132.

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