SUMMER HEAT SAFETY MESSAGE: The hot summer sun puts a
whole new light on the workplace.
Everyone must take precautions to avoid heat illness. More information can be found at
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety or by contacting Anthony Woodard,
Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO), at 912-767-6541.
THE EFFECTS OF HEAT SAFETY MESSAGE: This Safety Gram provides information to
employers on measures they should take to prevent worker illnesses and death
caused by heat stress. Additional
information can be found at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety or by
contacting Anthony Woodard, Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO), at
912-767-6541.
WORKING OUTDOORS IN WARM CLIMATES SAFETY MESSAGE: Hot summer months pose special hazards for
outdoor workers who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure, and
other hazards. Contact Anthony Woodard, Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO), at
912-767-6541 for more information or Visit
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety.
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TODAY/THIS WEEK
TRAFFIC WARNING FOR LEONARD NEAL BLVD. June 15 through
Aug 18:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army
Airfield as road construction is planned for Leonard Neal Street between Duncan
Drive and Haley Ave. The road will be Closed from 7 a.m. June 15 until Aug 18.
Detour signs and traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of
the lane closure. Motorists are
encouraged to avoid this area to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to
changes in traffic patterns. For more
information call DPW, Ben Seacrist at 767-3269 or 228-7114.
ACS RELOCATION DIMS CERTIFICATION:
Installation agencies are requested to update their
contact information in order for Soldiers who are PCS'ing; to provide proper
contact information. ACS Relocation for
Fort Stewart and Hunter requests you to contact (912) 767-1024 to ensure all
contact information is correct.
ACS PLAY MORNING CHANGE: Fort Stewart New Parent Support
Play Morning will be held at the Child Development Center BLDG 7100, 271 Austin
Road for the months of June & July, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon on Thursdays. For more information call Family Advocacy at
767-2882.
HUNTER TRAFFIC WARNING FOR PERIMITER ROAD, through Sept.
30:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army
Airfield as railroad construction is planned. The roads maybe closed temporarily
in areas while railroad equipment is moved.
Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to minimize traffic
congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. For more information call DPW, James Maddox
at 767-5027.
HUNTER TRAFFIC WARNING FOR NEAL BLVD, through Aug.
21:
Neal Blvd. will be closed to thru traffic from 6 a.m.,
June 8 until Aug. 21 in front of Building 1279 to the MWR Vehicle Resale
Lot. Detour signs and traffic control
devices will be displayed for the duration of the closure. Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to
minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. For more information call DPW, Ben Seacrist
at 767-3269.
HUNTER TRAFFIC WARNING, FOR LEONARD NEAL BLVD, through
Sept 1:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Hunter Army
Airfield as road construction is planned for Leonard Neal Street between Duncan
Drive and Haley Ave. The road will be reduced to one lane, one way south bound
travel from 7 a.m. June 15 until Sept 01. Detour signs and traffic control
devices will be displayed for the duration of the lane closure. Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area
to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. For more information call DPW, Ben Seacrist
at 767-3269 or 228-7114.
STEWART ROAD CLOSURE, through June 23:
East 16th Street from Harmon Ave. to Ricker Ave/Austin
Road will be closed to complete the next phase of paving. Detour signs and
traffic control devices will be displayed for the duration of the closure. Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area
to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic
patterns. POC for this construction
effort is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, through Oct. 7:
Beginning June 8 through Oct. 7, construction will begin
on a Traffic Circle at the intersection of Hero and Austin Roads. The
contractor will be working diligently to complete the project prior to the
beginning of the next school year. Detour signs and traffic control devices will
be displayed for the duration of the closure.
Motorist are encouraged to avoid this area to minimize traffic
congestion and be alert to changes in traffic patterns. POC for this
construction effort is Gary McIntyre at 912-228-7103.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAFFIC ALERT:
Effective Monday, June 8, Gates 7 and 7C (Commercial
Vehicles) will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday-Friday. Will remain closed
on weekends and Federal Holidays, during this specified days Commercial
Vehicles will be able to enter via Gate 1.
Please call 912.767.1883 for more information.
WINN ROAD CONSTRUCTION, June 22-28:
There will be construction activities taking place after
duty hours in front of the Winn Army Community Hospital from 22-28 June 2015,
hours 4:30 pm - midnight. There will be
a forklift removing debris from the roof into a dumpster. Flagmen will be in place to redirect foot
traffic. Please use caution when
approaching this area. We apologize in
advance for the inconvenience. For more information, contact Shanna Dowling at
912-435-7063.
MARNE FOCUS ROAD ACCESS, June 25-July 1:
During Marne Focus supporting elements must use off post
roads to access Camp Oliver. If you have
to use a tank trail to access Camp Oliver, please use FS Road 17. Minimize all
traffic to Training Areas Echo and Foxtrot, Galahad Drop Zone, B-13 LFX and
B-18 LFX/Shoothouse during this training time period. Training Areas Echo and
Foxtrot will be in blackout drive. Vehicles should have an EXCON vehicle
placard in the windshield. For more information, contact Paula Higgins at (912)
435-8142.
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JUNE/JULY - OTHER HEADLINES
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS, Wednesday (June 24):
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center is conducting monthly tobacco cessation classes. The next class is 9-10 a.m., June 24, at the
Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave. (building 442), Fort
Stewart. Classes will provide tools on
how to become tobacco free and how to stay tobacco free if you have already
quit. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees,
Military Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians (MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only).
For more information contact Kirstie McDonald, APHN at 912-435-5071.
2nd ANNUAL ACS RECON CHALLENGE, Thursday (June 25):
Join ACS as we conduct the 2nd Annual RECON
Challenge. This IMCOM recognized Best
Practice will be conducted June 25, with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. The
challenge will begin after Retreat at 5:00 pm.
This is a Family fun event designed to build Resilience, improve
communication and build confidence in decision making. Participants will be given clues to navigate
to special landmarks on the Installation.
Landmarks will have questions and physical challenges designed to
further test participants. ACS will have
a surprise finish point for the entire Families enjoyment. Please call FS (912) 767-1257/4047/1597 for details.
SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS, Saturday (June 27):
WINN Army Community Hospital offers school and sports
physicals, June 27. Appointments are
required. Call 912-435-6633. Bring all completed forms and shot records
with you. Call 435-5338 for more information.
ALWAYS KEEP "IWATCH" IN MIND:
iWATCH, iREPORT, iSalute are community programs to help
your neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities. You and your fellow Army community members
can report behaviors and activities that make you feel uncomfortable and do not
look right (suspicious behaviors). iWATCH ARMY is a program and partnership
between your community and your local law enforcement. iWATCH ARMY asks you to report behavior and
activities that are unusual or seem out of the ordinary. You can submit online
or by phone. Visit
www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=541 to learn more.
CONTROLLED BURNING, Ongoing:
Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch is in the midst of a
controlled burn season and will be conducting controlled burns at various locations
on the Installation each week. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use
extra caution when traveling through areas that may be affected by smoke. For
more information, please contact Amanda Price at 912-767-2010.
FORT STEWART MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CHANGE OF COMMAND, July
8:
The Commander of the United States Army Medical
Department Activity Fort Stewart will transfer command in a ceremony scheduled
9 a.m. July 8 at Fort Stewart’s Marne Garden. During the ceremony, Col. Patrick
J. Ahearne will assume command from Col. Kirk W. Eggleston.
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FMWR NEWS
PARENT/CHILD FOOT GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HUNTER, Saturday (June
27):
Hunter Golf staff invites parents to bring their child
and be part of this new form of golf fun for the entire Family. Players use a
soccer ball instead of golf balls. Rules are very similar to traditional golf.
The 18-hole Parent/Child Foot Golf Scramble starts at 1 p.m. June 27. Register
by June 26. Two team divisions along
with parent (ages 7-12 and ages 13-17). For cost and more information, call
912-315-9115.
DAY OF OFFSHORE DEEP SEA FISHING WITH LEISURE TRAVEL,
Saturday (June 27): Today is the last day to register for a day of offshore
deep sea fishing, where Black Sea Bass and Trigger fish are the catch of the
day. Sail out of Jekyll Island Marina on June 27. The cost of $135 per person
includes bait, tackle and transportation. Participants must be 12 years old or
older. Bring your lunch coolers, up to 48 quarts allowed, no glass. Keep what
you catch if in season (limits set by Fish and Wildlife). For more information,
call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 at Hunter.
HUNTER/STEWART INDOOR POOLS TO CLOSE WHILE THERMAL COVERS
ARE INSTALLED IN JULY:
Installation of energy saving, retractable thermal pool
covers will necessitate the temporary closing of Hunter/Stewart’s indoor pools
at separate times during July. Scheduled dates for closing are: Johnson Fitness
Center, July 6-13; Newman Fitness Center Pool, July 14-19, and Tominac Fitness
Center, July 20-24. The thermal covers, operated mechanically, will help to
conserve energy when the heated pools are not in use.
STEWART/HUNTER TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY, July 2:
Independence Day celebrations are scheduled at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. At Hunter, the celebration will be held at
8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Family Day Field. Patriotic, ceremonial
music by the 3rd ID Band will set the stage for a fireworks display to begin
about 9:15 p.m. On Friday, July 3 at Stewart's Cottrell Field, a Salute to the
Nation ceremony will include music by the 3rd ID Band. The ceremony will begin
at 8:30 p.m. and will be followed by a fireworks display. The colorful Salute
to the Nation ceremony will include the firing of one artillery round for each
of America's 50 states. Old Glory and the flags of each state and the nation's
eight territories will be presented and a brief history will be given. For more
information, call 912-767-6212.
"THE WALKING DEAD" TOUR ATLANTA TRIP, July
11:
Register by June 22 to take “The Walking Dead” tour in
Atlanta July 11. Visit the hospital where it all started for your favorite
sheriff on "The Walking Dead." Go inside the goat farm and see
firsthand where the "Vatis" held camp. Find out if the CDC is still
standing and get your own cover shot and selfie from the Jackson Street Bridge.
Cost of $100 per person includes transportation on a motor coach and tour. For
more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
STEWART/HUNTER COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS "JUNGLE
BOOK," July 17, 19:Ticket sales are underway at Fort Stewart’s Leisure
Travel and Stewart Lanes Bowling Center for the Stewart/Hunter Community
Theatre’s action-packed adaptation of Kipling's classic adventure story,
"The Jungle Book." Performances, at Woodruff Theater, are scheduled
for July 17 at 6:30 p.m. and July 19 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prices are $12 for
adults, $7 for ages 9 and under, or $30 per family of four. For more
information, call 912-767-6212.
WHITEWATER RAFTING, KAYAKING ON LEISURE TRAVEL TRIP, July
18:
Have fun in Charlotte, N.C., kayaking, whitewater
rafting, zip lining, bike riding, canoeing and more on this Leisure Travel trip
to the U.S. National Whitewater Center on July 18. That evening, enjoy live
performance by the musical group “This Mountain” as part of the River Jam
concert series. Then we'll check into our hotel for a good night’s sleep. The
cost is $175 per person, based on two persons per room. Cost for third and
fourth person is $60 each. Price includes transportation, All Sports Pass at
center, concert, hotel stay with hot breakfast. For more information, call
912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
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COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area
are considered public information, and mention of these events does not
constitute sponsorship or endorsement.)
PATRIOTIC PICNIC AND CONCERT, July 1:
Patriotic Picnic and Concert featuring the 3rd ID Band,
Wed. July 1. Picnic starts at 5:30 p.m.
the concert begins at 7 p.m. Presented
by the City of Pembroke at the First Baptist Church, 169 Church Street. Please RSVP to (912) 653-4413 or
mayor@pembrokega.net
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