Thursday, May 19, 2016

WEEKEND Marne Message (Thursday, May 19, 2016)



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IWatch - SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING:
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. Call 911 if you feel you are in danger, reporting can be done once you are safe! Do NOT try to investigate on your own, let law enforcement assume any risks! For additional information and reporting resources, visit http://mdwhome.mdw.army.mil/iwatch, or on Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, visit online at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=541.

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TODAY THROUGH MONDAY

(Today) HUNTER TRAFFIC DELAYS:
Expect delays on Chinook Avenue in New Gannam housing. Lane closures may be necessary to make repairs to a sanitary line. Delays may be incurred due to movement of construction vehicles and materials. Please plan accordingly for the delays and slow down and be aware of the workers and equipment in the area. For more information please call Kevin Montano at 912-767-4937.

(Today) CORKAN RECREATION AREA SPLASHPARK OPENS:
The Splashpark at Corkan Recreation Area will open today at 11 a.m. for a new season. Hours will be Wednesday-Monday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is $2 per person age 3 and over.  Ages newborn to 2 years of age are free with a paying adult. Military ID required.  All will be charged that enter the gated area, so don’t forget your suit.  Parents are reminded that swimmers are required for children not potty-trained. For more information call 912-767-4273.

(Friday) HINESVILLLE VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC:
Join in for a Welcome Home event at the Hinesville VA Outpatient Clinic Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans, transitioning Servicemembers and their family members are all invited. Information on VA health care enrollment and Veteran benefits, and resources from local colleges and area employers, will be available. Local VSOs and community agencies will be on hand to answer your questions. Food and drinks provided! Located at the Hinesville VA Outpatient Clinic, 500 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. See our event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/964464970333039/.

(through Friday) PART TIME CHILD CARE SURVEY:
FMWR is conducting an electronic survey to assess the need for Part Time Child Care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.  The survey will remain open until Friday.  For addition information, please call 912-767-5127. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildcareCYSS.

(Saturday) MARNE TRAIL BASS TOURNAMENT AT PINEVIEW LAKE: 
The third of five catch-and-release Marne Trail Bass Tournaments will be held at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Pineview Lake on Fort Stewart. Cash prizes are $250 for first-place (total weight, five-fish maximum per person) and $100 for the largest bass. Door prizes awarded after weigh-in at 11 a.m. Fee is $25 for Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees and their Family Members and youth (15 years old and younger), and $35 for the civilian community. Register at Stewart/Hunter Pass & Permit offices. For additional details, call 912-435-8061 at Stewart or 912-315-5163 at Hunter. Other tournaments are scheduled June 25 at Dogwood Pond and Sept. 24 at Metz Pond. Angler of the Year award of $400 will be awarded at the September event.

(Saturday) AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES KIDS RUN AT STEWART/HUNTER:
Every year, kids at military installations around the world run in support of Armed Forces Day. On Saturday, our kids at Stewart/Hunter will be showing their support in two free runs, one at Jordan Fitness Center on Stewart and the other starting at the corner of Steven Douglas and N. Perimeter Road on Hunter. Both runs start at 9 a.m. Distances vary according to age groups 5-13. Each youth participant will be given a T-shirt. Parents are welcome to run with their child. Register at Stewart/Hunter Youth Sports or at www.americaskidsrun.org <http://www.americaskidsrun.org>. For more information, call 912-767-1428 (Stewart) or 912-315-5851 (Hunter).

(Monday) JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC AT TAYLORS CREEK:
PGA Golf Professional John Fesperman will teach youth ages 7-17 every aspect of the golf game – rules, grip, stance, posture, putting, chipping, pitching, irons and woods – during the six-week Junior golf Clinic starting Monday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The total of 6 hours of instruction will be given from 10-11 a.m. through June 28. The cost is $120 per student. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

(Monday) FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS:

This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. FREE class, certification is good for one year. To register for this class, please submit your first and last name to usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil by COB today. Pre-registration is a REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you must be on time, no-walk-ins are permitted. This class is mandated for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions, Organizational Days, FRG Events).

(Monday) URGENT CARE PILOT:
Urgent Care Pilot starts Monday. The program authorizes TRICARE Prime Enrollees two Urgent Care visits per fiscal year (Oct 1-Sep 30) without a referral and authorization in any region.  After two Urgent Care visits, a referral from the patient's Primary Care Manager (PCM), would be required for future visits to avoid Point-of-Service (POS) deductibles and cost-shares. Follow up visits are not authorized without a referral from the PCM.
Please note: Active Duty Service Members, with the exception of Service Members on TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) status, cannot use the Urgent Care Pilot. For additional questions, please contact the Health Benefits Branch at Fort Stewart 912-435-6716 or Hunter Army Airfield 912-315-3646.