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What’s HOT in our ProgramsDiscovering Puerto Rico and its Attractions

Keeping the PromiseArmy Family Covenant

Community Recreation Division

What are you reading?New in the Post Library

Things to do... September’sEvent Calendar

Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation

Army Community Service

Child, Youth & School Services

On-post Entertainment

Paid Advertising &ClassifiedDirectorate, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation•Mr. Dallas J. Petersen, DirectorDFMWR Admin. Officer: Ms. Lauren RamosBusiness Operations Division &Acting Community Recreation Division • Chief: Jerome Hesby • T- 787-707-3505/3535• Bldg. 660Child, Youth & School Services • Chief: Ms. Carmen Dieppa T-787-707-3399 /3598• Bldg. 1147, Coconut GroveArmy Community Service • Chief: Mr. Rafael GilestraT- 787-707-3292/3709/3804 • Bldg. 1019-A, Buchanan Heights

A World of Opportunities to reach the Military Market in the IslandFor Commercial Sponsorship and/or Paid Advertising Marketing, Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship office:T. 787-707-3719/3703 • F. 787-707-3715 or e-mail:grace.meinhofer@us.army.mil or mariana.urrutia@us.army.mil

This is an unofficial publication produced by Marketing Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship, Fort Buchanan, P.R.

Grief & Children Page 1

DFMWR Welcomes Students Back to School Page 2

NAF Sale & Aquatic Classes Page 3

New Fitness Modality: Kranking Page 6

Army Community Service History, 2nd part Page 7

CYSS New Fees 2010 - 2011 Page 8

New Bohemian Nights at the Club Page 9

IN THIS ISSUE:

SEPTEMBER 2010 INSIDE EVERY ISSUE:

September 15 to October 15 is NationalHispanicHeritageMonthPaying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Hispanic American Veterans Asked to serve their country in time of war, Hispanic Americans displayed courage in the face of adversity. Familiar with discrimination back home, many saw their service as affirming the ideals of democracy.

Some Puerto Rican first timers:• Film Oscar, Best Actor José Ferrer, 1950, Cyrano de Bergerac.

• Hall of Fame inducteeRoberto Clemente, 1973. He was also the first Hispanic player to serve on the Players Association Board and to reach 3,000 hits.

• Tony, Best Supporting Actress Rita Moreno, 1975, The Ritz. In 1977, Moreno be-came the first Hispanic American (and the second person ever) to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, a Tony, and an Emmy, picking up the last of those for her performance as guest host on The Muppet Show.

• Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor On Aug. 8th, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as the 111th justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Her appointment marks the first time a Hispanic American has served on the Court, as well as being only the third woman to occupy a seat.

1Keeping the promise... Army Family Covenant SEPTEMBER 2010

Survivor Outreach ServicesGrief and ChildrenBy: Minerva Rosado, SOS Program Support Coordinator

Sometimes we are worried on how to talk to them about death. How-ever, death is an inevitable part of life. When we talk to them we will know how they think and feel about death, their worries and fears. What we say to them about death or the moment that we choose to talk to them will depend on their ages and their experience. Children can experience grief in a variety of ways, depending on the type of loss and their developmental stage. Some conversations about death can start with the news or a TV show. Others can be a result of a family emotional crisis.

Moving to a new town may precipitate a grief response that is mild and transient, while grief from loss of a parent threatens the foundation of the child’s world. Young children express grief in vastly different ways from teens and adults. A child’s grief is complicated because it is linear, circular, and developmental.

The Stages of Children’s Grief

Disorganization - The initial expressions of grief in children range from regression, temper tantrums, and exaggerated fears in younger children to physical symptoms, lack of concentration, and mood swings in older children. The disorganization of early grief is a true crisis for children, but parents and loved ones can help the child through this stage.

Transition - Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and despair follow the stress and chaotic behaviors of the disorganization stage. Many children will exhibit true depression. More common are symptoms of withdrawal, aggression, and giving up in school.

Reorganization - When painful feelings are expressed their emotional energy wanes, and detachment be-comes possible. During this stage children have more energy and motivation for moving forward to a positive resolution of their grief.

Though children’s grief follows this progression, it is complicated by the circular nature of grief. If you’ve experienced grief in your life, you know this to be true. Just when you have moved forward in your resolution of grief, a reminder of the loss floods you with emotions that bring you right back to feelings of despair and great sorrow. Adults can recognize and understand what is happening with their emotions; children often can-not. Parents must recognize the circular nature of grieving to help their child through difficult times during their development. The final consideration in helping children live through grief is the developmental stage of the child. It’s important to note that a grieving child’s developmental stage may lag behind his chronological age. Regression is expected and developmental accomplishments take longer to achieve.

For more information go to: http://childparenting.about.com/cs/emotionalhealth/a/childgrief.htm Get a copy of Sesame Street When Families Grieve (DVD Kit) when you log in www.militaryonesource.com

For any question please call Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Program 787-707-3692 or write an email to minerva.rosado1@us.army.mil

PART Day Preschool Program SurveyCYSS is conducting a survey to identify how many parents are interested in having their children register in a Part Day Preschool program. The Part-Day preschool program if implemented will be provided at the new CDC-SAS facility, building 1000, Coconut Grove, Fort Buchanan. Be advised that in order to provide this service we need to have at least 10 children registered. The Part-Day preschool program is gear for children between the ages 3 to 5 and will be provided for 3 hours, three days a week. Please contact the CYSS Parent Central Service office by calling at 787-707-3434/3787 and let them know that you are interested. Eligible to register in this program: Active Duty, DoD civilians employees, USCG and Federal Employees.

Our Fallen Warriors made the ultimate sacrifice. The Army has a commitment to their Families. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is an Army-wide program designed to provide dedicated and

comprehensive support to survivors of deceased Soldiers.

Survivor Outreach Services connects you with the right people who can find the right support. Survivor Outreach Services provides support to Active, Reserve and National Guard Families.If you are a Family member of a Fallen Soldier and you would like to meet others who can help you cope with your loss, contact the Fort Buchanan Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator Minerva Rosado at 787-707-3692 or visit:

http://www.buchananmwr.com/ArmyCommunity-Services/SurvivorOutreachServicesProgram

You are not alone!

SOS

What’s HOT in our programs

2 SEPTEMBER 2010

Discovering Puerto Rico and its Attractions

Enchanted Sentry Boxes From: ¡Qué Pasa! Magazine P.R. Tourism Co. Enchanted

The castles of the San Juan National Historic Site are home to many treasures, but few are as emblematic of the Island as the garitas. In Puerto Rico, a garita is a Spanish colonial sentry box or lookout post, a feature seen at San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal forts and all along the walls of the Old City. A stylized outline of a garita appears as the logo for the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and versions of it are often found in designs that symbolize the island. Certainly the most celebrated garita is the one that just out into the Atlantic Ocean at Fortín Espigón, an ancient fortification 150 feet below what is now Castillo San Cristóbal, the huge fort that protected San Juan from invasions by land. The famous Legend of La Garita del Diablo or The Devil’s Sentry Box has it that sentries posted there would disappear into thin air, perhaps whisked away by the Devil himself.To the casual visitor, the approximately 40 extant garitas may appear to be identical but, in fact, each one is unique. The oldest- dating from sometime after the forts were begun in the 16th century – are smaller, rounder, and built of brick, rubble, and mortar. Later garitas are built of stone, of brick and mortar, and con-crete. Some have smooth domes, others sport balls or finials on top, and a few (built in the 19th century) resemble little castle towers. A curious fact is that the newer garitas, the higher the roof- ostensibly to harbor taller sentinels!On your next visit to Old San Juan, look carefully at the enchanted- and enhancing – sentry boxes; you’ll see that each garita has a personality of its own! Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan are open to the public daily.

CYSS Welcomes Students Back to School Middle School Program with a New Look

On August 12th, 2010, Child Youth and School Services program staff prepared simultanous Back to School stations to welcome students at the Antilles Middle School and High School. Free goodies and printed materials were distributed to inform students of the many fun after school op-tions the CYSS programs offer to our youth.

Photos at left: display tables at the schools.

The big efforts Child and School Services staff, community volunteers, parents and youth made to improve the appearance of the Middle School facility at Bldg. 1147, Coconut Grove paid off. Bright clean walls, funky rugs and original art cre-ated by the same youth enrolled in the program made the difference. Young teens that returned from summer vacation were thrilled with the re-sults! Thanks to all.

Photos at right: some of the revamped rooms at the MSP facility.

3Community Recreation Division SEPTEMBER 2010

Automotive Skills Center has a New Manager

Kids Swimming Lessons Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays3:00 pm - 4:00 pm$50.00 - 8 classes of 1/2 hour Sessions begin on September 7th / October 5th

Adult Swimming Lessons*Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 pm $50.00 - 8 classes of 1 hour

Water Aerobics*Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am or 6:00 pm $30.00 - 8 classes of 1 hour*Sessions begin on Sep. 7th / Oct. 5th / Nov. 2nd

Aquatic Classes for the Family!

Perimeter Road Challenge 5.2 Mile Race Results

We would like to welcome to the DFMWR family the new Automotive Skills Center Manager. Mr. Negrón is a certified mechanic of Colegio de Técnicos y Mecánicos Automotrices de Puerto Rico. He is also certified as a Regrigerant Recovery and Recycling (ASE) with 27 years of experience within the field. Mr. Negrón’s goal as the New Manager is to improve the Automotive Skills Center’s customer service and technical support to Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians with a safe environment and professional service. WELCOME!

Carlos A. Negrón

On Saturday August 21, 2010 the challenging and tough 5.2 mile race took place around Fort Buchanan’s perimeter. The sunny afternoon was the perfect set up for the race and at 5:00 pm the 40 runners registered began the race. We would like to recognize our 1st place winners throughout the different categories, way to go!

Race category results Female Time 15-24 Zuleika Villanueva 53:2025-34 Damalis Cruz 54:1635-44 Saby Calo 47:45 36-45 ------------- ------- 45-54 Antonia Alvarado 1:01:0355 & Over Sara Gonzalez 1:10:25

Male Time 15-24 ------------- -------25-34 José A. Rivera 39:3135-44 José R. Torres 32:3236-45 Ferdinand Rivera 33:1345-54 Daniel E. Faria 38:2455 & Over Pedro Rivera 53:36

Above: Fitness Center Staff at the registration table.Below: Runners impatiently wait for the start signal.

Outdoor Recreation

Scuba Diving Trip to St. Thomas September 25th, departing from Outdoor Recreation, Bldg # 67 at 6:30 am.For further information and for reservations contact ODR at 787-707-3474. October 16th, 2010

9:00 am - 4:00 pmMWR Warehouse Blgd. 608 & 613

Open to all ID Card Holders Active Duty & dependants, Retirees, DOD Civilians

For more information 787-707-5105/ 3974/ 3215

Child & Youth School Materials &

Kids Furniture

Excess Property Sold “as is” condition

Flea Market coming-upSaturday, October 16th, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at AAFES/PX Parking Lot. $20.00 per table (table fee must be paid upon registration before October 12th. )For details and registration please call 787-707-3974 /5105.

September DVD Releases • Remember Me • The Bounty Hunter (Blu-Ray) • The Ghost Writer (Blu-Ray) • The Warlords (Blu-Ray) • Our Family Wedding (Blu-Ray) • Batman – Under the Red Hood (Blu-Ray) • Dear John • One True Thing • The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary • To Save a Life • Adventures in Baby-sitting • The Perfect Sleep • The Last Station • Ac-cidents Happen • The Thirst • Fireball • She’s Out of My League • Cake Boss • Diary of a Wimpy Kid • Live and Become • The Crazies • The Cry of the Owl • Bakugan Vol. 2 • Avatar • Blood Done Sign My Name • Pretty Bird

What are You Reading?New at the Library

4 SEPTEMBER 2010

Story TimeThe Fort Buchanan Post Library offers a story hour along with a craft. Story Time will be on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at 3:00 pm and the theme will be “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage”. Children between the ages of 1 to 9 years old are welcome and must be accom-panied by an adult. For more information, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.

ReadtheBook,SeetheMovieEach month, prior to the movie event, copies of the selected title will be available at the Library. See the movie and receive and a free bag of popcorn even if you haven’t read the book. For more informa-tion about Read the Book, See the Movie, visit or call the Library at (787)707-3208.

FREE POPCORN!

HarryPotterandtheHalf-BloodPrince (PG-13)Thursday, September 16th at 5:30 pm

The sixth installment of the Harry Potter series begins right where The Order of the Phoenix left off. The wizarding world is rocked by the news that He Who Must Not Be Named has truly returned, and the audience finally knows that Harry is “the Chosen One”--the only wizard who can defeat Lord Volde-mort in the end. Dark forces loom around every corner, and now regularly attempt to penetrate the pro-tected walls of Hog-warts School. This is no longer the fun and fascinating world of magic from the first few books—it’s dark, dangerous, and scary.

NEW! Classical Movies At the Fort Buchanan Post Library. The American Film Institute’s top 100 Classical Movies are now available on DVD at the Fort Buchanan Post Library. Classic titles like Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, and To Kill a Mockingbird are available for you to enjoy. The check out limit is 3 movies per family for 4 days. Visit the Library for a complete listing of the AFI’s top 100 movies.

The Fort Buchanan Post Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month & Banned Books Week with a display of various reading materials available for check-out.

TheGrapesofWrath(PG)Thursday, October 21st at 5:30 pm Adapted by Nunnally Johnson from John Stein-beck’s classic novel, the film tells a simple story about Oklahoma farmers leaving the depression-era dustbowl for the promised land of California, but it’s the story’s emotional resonance and theme of human perseverance that makes the movie so richly and timelessly rewarding. It’s all about the humble Joad family’s cross-country trek to escape the eco-nomic devastation of their ruined farmland, beginning when Tom Joad returns from a four-year prison term to discover that his family home is empty. He’s reunited with his family just as they’re setting out for the westbound journey, and thus begins an odyssey of saddening losses and strengthening hopes. As Ma Joad is the embodiment of one of America’s greatest so-cial tragedies and the Okie spirit of pressing for-ward against all odds. The Grapes of Wrath is one of the finest films ever made.

Library Coupon Club - Thursday, September 30th, 2010, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon. Computer Orientations - Wednesday, September 1st and 15th at 10:00 am.Customers’ first choice of new books and DVD selections, September 1st, 10:00 am.

“Voyage to Book Island” 2010 Summer Reading Club This year’s 2010 Summer Reading Club turned out to be a huge success at the Fort Buchanan Post Li-brary! The theme, “Voyage to Book Island” allowed more than 30 children to take an imaginary nauti-cal voyage and enjoy a summer of fun and discovery. Through reading, interactive games, and crafts, the children learned about pirates, compasses, sea ani-mals, water safety, and island geography. “Story time at the Post Library is excellent and works out great for my 3 year old child. She gets to interact with other children and thanks to the Summer Reading Club, she has developed a great interest in books. Thank You!” (2010 Summer Reading Club Parent) Because of the 2010 Summer Reading Program, the Fort Buchanan Post Library has noticed an in-crease in attendance and materials circulation from Summer 2009. “ We are honored to have been se-lected to participate in the 2010 Summer Reading Program and we hope to be considered to partici-pate in 2011” said the library’s manager.

5Things to do in SeptemberEvent Calendar

SEPTEMBER 2010

Sports & Fitness6 SEPTEMBER 2010

Kranking Arriving to Fort BuchananBy Rafael Brisueño Athletic Trainer-NSCA, ACE-CPT, AFAA-GFI

Fort Buchanan Fitness Center will be the first and only Fitness facility in Puerto Rico offering KrankingClasses starting very soon. KRANKcycles focus on upper body rotational exercise (upper-body cycling) – a relatively unpracticed and unappreciated form of exercise in health clubs, because not every fitness facility has upper body ergonometers well know as UBE. Kranking provides a new way to build aerobic capacity and upper body strength while burning calories and building core stability. Since it utilizes the upper body instead of the legs, it represents a unique cross-training. Its speed cycling from the waist up, a fast power workout for the upper body and core, and a great way to retain cardiovascular fitness when the legs need a rest. However research shows, upper bodies that are developed not only build strength and endurance but also performance ability –increasing metabolism and overall vitality. Classes’ duration will be 30 minutes approximately. Orientations will be offered before you can join the class to understand proper Krankcycle alignment, class format and special recommendation prior to taking the classes.

Kranking Benefits • Improves cardiovascular fitness and yields cardiovascular transfer • Provides effective cross training for all cardiovascular activities that use the lower body • Improves strength (hypertrophy, tonality and power) • Provides core training when standing • Promotes weight management • Improves selected sports performance

Kranking – the Complementary Workout: Combine Kranking as part of your cardiovascular training – for a high intensity full-body conditioning workout. Add an upper-body training session on the Krankcycle to your regular Spinning routine. Or increase your strength training capacity with some revolutions on the Krankcycle. Engage your core while Kranking to build abdominal muscles. Discover all the fitness combinations possible by adding Kranking to your daily routine for core training, upper-body cardiovascular and strength conditioning.

Many people are not comfortable using their legs for physical activity. The Krankcycle is the perfect training tool for the obese, the elderly, individuals with lower-limb injuries individuals with PAD and pregnant women They can sit or stand as much as possible while exercising with their upper bodiesFinally, Kranking is an excellent way to keep your cardiovascular endurance for those individuals with medical profiles of no running, injured people than cannot perform high impact temporarily or permanently. Wounded Warrior Program will get a full benefit of this choice of training which will be an alternate event for those who enjoy indoor cycling classes, but they can’t use their lower body for medical reasons.

Photo: Jim Karanas, Director of Education from the Kranking College of Knowledge; Rafael Brisueño, Fort Buchanan Fitness Center instructor; and Johnny G, Creator of Kranking and Spinning.

Here are five reasons to do upper-body cardio:1. Exercise your heart2. Increase cardiovascular cross training3. Build shoulder strength; prevent injury4. Vary your strength training workout5. Maximize core strength

Above: a Krankcycle

Combo Class Running Hills and Cycling(IndoorandOutdoorsession)Thursday, September 9th, 4:30 pm at the Sports and Fitness Center, Bldg. 167.

Autumn 90 Minute ChallengeThursday, September 16th , 11:30 am at the Sports and Fitness Center, Bldg. 167.

Zumba 90 Minute ChallengeThursday, September 16th, 4:30 pm at the Sports and Fitness Center, Bldg. 167.

Ground Fighting• Self Defense ClassWednesday, September 15th at the Sports and Fit-ness Center, Bldg. 167.

Please call the Fitness Center at 787-707-3767 for more details.

The Army’s Official web site for military Families is:

www.myarmyonesource.com

7SEPTEMBER 2010Army Community Service

Scrapbooking ClassThursdays, September 9th and 23rd, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Use your favorite photos and some creativity and enjoy a relaxing time preserving favorite photos at ACS conference room Bldg. 1019.

Cross Cultural Adaptation Tour to HaciendaBuenaVista(Conservation Trust) - PonceWednesday, September 15th., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. This beautifully restored, 19th century coffee mill and plantation offers visitors a glimpse into the living and working conditions on a typical Puerto Rican coffee hacienda in times past. Bus Departs from Welcome Center Bldg. 152. Reservation is required. For more details please call 787-707-3682.

Military Sponsorship TrainingThursday, September 16th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Military Sponsorship training provides knowledge and information on being and effective sponsor. Handouts and guidebooks make sponsorship an easy task.For more information visit ACS Bldg. 1019-B, Buchanan Heights, or call Adria Lucca at 787- 707-3682/3697

History of Army Community Service • 2nd Part LT Emma M. Baird was assigned to the afore-mentioned AER and Personnel Affairs Offices during the major period of their existence, as the Allowance and Allotment Officer. This experi-ence formed the background of her planning the structure and organization of a “Family Services Program”, which was to become ACS. On July 25th 1965, General Harold K. Johnson, Army Chief of Staff dispatched a letter to all major commanders announcing the approval and establishment of the ACS. The initial implementa-tion of the new ACS program caused minor confu-sion from the almost simultaneous release of vari-ous Family assistance guidance. Publication of Army Regulation 608-1 on November 19th, 1965 super-seded all previous instructions and ACS finally was welcomed as a viable and important Army program. Born in a climate of some confusion may be a par-tial explanation of why ACS continues by many to be called “Army Community Services”. There are innumerable Army community services; however, there is only one officially designated Army Com-munity Service. In the early spring of 1966, LTC Emma Baird traveled to Europe to assist commanders in es-tablishing ACS Centers. By 1967 the majority of CONUS installations had initiated ACS Centers. By 1969, 155 ACS Centers and points of contact were established Army wide. The largest majority of overseas centers were located in Germany, but wherever American troops served, an ACS Center or ACS point of contact was established. From the beginnings of ACS, thousands of Army wives have enhanced and improved the lives of fellow members of their Army community. From the initiation of the ACS program, and throughout its history, the volunteers, primarily Army wives, have ensured the success and the support of the ACS program. One Army wife who has made notable contribu-tions to development of the ACS program was Mrs. George S. Patton (Joanne). An early advocate for assistance to military personnel with exceptional

• Understanding your Baby Why is a Shaken Baby Dangerous? Wednesday, September 1st , 10:00 pm - 12:00 pm at ACS, Bldg. 1019-C.

• Caring for My SiblingsFriday, September 3rd, 10th Grade, 7:45 am - 2:00 pm.• Understanding your Baby Purple Cry, what it does to you?Wednesday, September 6th , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at ACS, Bldg. 1019-C.• Parenting of TeensWednesdays 8th, 15th and 19th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am. • Teens and DeploymentThursday, September 9th, 3:30 pm at MST (CYSS).• FAP Overview/Prevention of Domestic ViolenceMonday, September 13th, 3:00 pm-4:00 pmat DES, Bldg. 511.• Effective Discipline for KidsDiscipline VS Punishment.Tuesday, September 14th, please call for details.• For New Dads: visit FAP LibraryThursday, September 16th, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.For more details call FAP Educator at 787-3698.

August September Class Schedule

Family members, Mrs. Patton’s input to the success of the Army efforts in this area has been continu-ous and unstinting. Appointed as ACS Volunteer Consultant to the Department of the Army in 1980, Mrs. Patton continued to bring her talent, experi-ence, and wholehearted belief in ACS to benefit Army Families. Her abilities helped in achieving meaningful assistance meeting the needs of excep-tional Family members. The revised version of AR 608-1 on October 1st, 1978, introduced new avenues of accomplishment of this viable program. Budget counseling and debt liquidation, relocation assistance, and an information program at many ACS centers, became services of-fered by ACS. The revised regulation incorporated the Army Child Advocacy Program (ACAP) into ACS; established the Army Child Support Services Program; established criteria for financial support, personnel functions and duties, and program re-quirements; and incorporated standards for child health and safety protection at military facilities of-fering temporary care for children.

Since the revised publication of AR 608-1 in 1978, additional programs were formed under the ACS umbrella. In 1982, the Family Advocacy Program and the Family Member Employment Assistance Program were officially established. In 1988, the Relocation Assistance Program was officially estab-lished by a Department of Defense Instruction and further mandated by Public Law in 1989. In its cur-rent structure, ACS consists of the Relocation Assis-tance Program, the Consumer Affairs and Financial Assistance Program, the Family Member Employ-ment Assistance Program, the Volunteer Program, the Exceptional Family Member Program, the Family Advocacy Program, the Outreach Program, and the Information, Referral, and Follow-up Program. On October 7th, 1987 LTC (Ret) Emma Marie Baird passed away. The then U. S. Army Community and Family Support Center proposed a Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteers be created to honor LTC Baird. This award was approved by the Secretary of the Army on August 29th, 1988. Since that time the award has been presented to those volunteers who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and sustained service to Army Commu-nity Service.

In 1995, an official mission statement was estab-lished for ACS. The mission of the ACS Center is to facilitate commander’s ability to provide compre-hensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness of Soldiers, civilian employees, and their Families. Today, 83 ACS Centers worldwide remain an integral part of the Army Family by supporting the Army Force Generation Model (ARFORGEN) and unit commanders by identifying quality of concerns and supports restoration of balance by improving predictable standardized services and programs across the Army. ACS supports the ARFORGEN through Family Assistance Centers, Soldier Readiness Processing, Deployment Cycle Sup-port, Operation READY, Family Readiness Groups, Rear Detachments, Military and Family Life Consul-tants, and the vFRG. The core programs and services provided by ACS Centers have grown from its early days to in-clude: Army Family Action Plan, Army Family Team Building, Army OneSource, Army Volunteer Corps, Exceptional Family Member, Family Advocacy, Finan-cial Readiness, Information and Referral, Relocation Readiness, Sexual Assault and Response Program, Soldier and Family Assistance Center, Spouse Em-ployment, Survivor Outreach Services, Transitional Compensation, and Victim Advocacy. ACS continues to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of the global Army Family.

Child, Youth & School Services8 SEPTEMBER 2010

Teen CenterNew Hours of Operation Beginning on SeptemberMonday Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pmWednesday and Friday, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SAS and MST After School Program registrations at the Parent Central Services office located at Bldg. 152, tel. 787-707-3787.To register your children in classes please visit Bldg. 152, CYSS Parental Central Services Of-fice or call 787-707-3787/3434 for more information.

Walking and Healthy Eating By Irma Arlene Munoz YS Sports Youth Sports & Fitness Program provides children & youth activities for them to get fit and healthy. It is encouraged for parents to support their kids by minimizing the time their children/youth spend on playing electronics games and watching TV to avoid the potato couch syndrome. Walking is a non-competitive activity, doesn’t require any special equip-ment and can be done equally well by boys and girls. Walking and healthy eating habits have to be together since both of them aid to maintain a healthier weight which is important for the overall health and well being of the children/youth. Children & Youth have greater risk on developing many diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other due to significantly overweight. Walking is an activity that kids can keep up for a lifetime. Therefore the CYSS Youth Sports personnel recommend to follow through these simple steps with ultimately will help for everyone to stay fit and healthy.

Parents can find great information in the following website: NBA Fit, National Alliance for Youth Sports, Kids Exercises and more.

BINGO WINNER!!! Mr. James Welch, DFMWR Financial Manager handing a $3,000 check to our BINGO winner on July 8th, Mrs. Maria Arroyo. Our second BINGO winner was Jesús Rivera Vélez ($4,000) on July 27th. Congratulations to the lucky winners!

Above: Mrs. María Arroyo and Mr. James Welch.

9SEPTEMBER 2010ENTERTAINMENT

For High Winds• Install hurricane shutters or purchase precut ½” outdoor plywood boards for each window of your home. Install anchors for the plywood and pre-drill holes in the plywood so that you can put it up quickly.• Make trees more wind resistant by removing dis-eased and damaged limbs.When a Hurricane Watch Is Issued• Listen to local radio or TV stations for up-to-date storm information.• Clear yard of all loose objects, such as potted and hanging plants, bicycles, trashcans, and anything else that can be picked up by the wind.• Prepare to protect your windows and glass door. Brace double entry and garage doors at the top and bottom. Cover all windows of plywood as described above. Note: Tape does not prevent windows from breaking, so taping windows is not recommended.• Check on your disasters checklist (plans).• Leave the swimming pool filled and super-chlorinat-ed. Cover the filtration system.• Offer your home as shelter to friends or relatives who live in vulnerable areas or mobile homes.When a Hurricane Warning Is Issued• Listen to the advice of local officials, and leave (evac-uate) if they tell you to do so.• Complete preparation activities.• If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors, away from windows.• Clean containers for drinking water and your bath tub for storing cleaning water.

During the Storm• Stay inside and away from windows, skylights and doors. Find a safe area in your home – an interior, reinforced room, closet or bathroom on the lower floor.• Wait for official word that the danger is over. Don’t be fooled by the storm’s claim “eye”. The worst part of the storm will happen once the eye passes over and the wind blows from the opposite direction.• Be alert for tornadoes. Tornadoes can happen dur-ing a hurricane and after it passes over.• If you lose power, turn off major appliances, such as the air conditioner and water heater to reduce damage.• If auxiliary power generation is to be used, do not

connect it to the house main power supply line or main breaker. Consult with a subject matter expert.• If flooding threatens your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker.• Stay away from floodwaters. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car and climb to higher ground.After a Hurricane Is Over• Keep listening to the local radio or TV stations for instructions.• If you evacuated, return home when local officials tell you is safe to do so.• Inspect your home for damage.• Use flashlights in the dark; do not use candles.Advise for Older Adults• Elders are especially susceptible to hurricane effects.• Those who live alone, or are without the support of family or friends, must take special precautions in the event of an emergency situation.• People who are frail or disabled (either mentally or physically) may need special assistance from family members, friends or social service agencies.• Older adults who are also care givers may require outside assistance. Excessive stress and anxiety can contribute to increased episodes of illness, particularly for person with heart disease and other illnesses.Protect Your Pet• Pet owners are responsible for hurricane planning for their pet. If you plan to evacuate, plan for your pet as well. Take your Pet Survival Kit of you go to friends, relatives or a hotel. Shelters cannot accept pets, so if you plan to go to public shelter, make other provi-sions for your pet. For more information on how to prepare a Pet Plan go National Hurricane Center, Hur-ricane Preparedness, Pet Plan at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/pet_plan.shtml.After a Hurricane Is Over• Keep listening to the local radio or TV stations for instructions.• If you evacuated, return home when local officials tell you is safe to do so.• Inspect your home for damage.• Use flashlights in the dark; do not use candles.

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