1. FRSA FLASH 18 October 2012
Contents of this news letter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 2nd BSTB, 2 nd BCT or the Army. This material is for personal
use by the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines

2. 2BCT Chili Cook-off
October 27th, 2012 (in conjunction with
the Haunted Hotel)
– Who: Open to all
– What: Taste samples of the Brigade’s best Chili Recipes and vote for your favorite – help us
determine who brews the best cup of chili
– When: 6:00 – 7:30 PM, 27 October 2012; Setup for Competitors is 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
Where: In the concessions tent of the Haunted House
– Cost: Free to all
– Interested in submitting a pot of chili? Talk to your FRSA before 22 OCT. Competitors must
bring 1 x slow cooker of chili, 1 x serving utensil, and 1 x extension cord. Competitors must
submit ingredient lists (without quantities) to their BN/SQDN FRSAs before 22 OCT and
complete the food handler safety course found at http://www.drum.amedd.army.mil/clinics/envhealth.htm
Directions:
From Iraqi Freedom: Straight on Iraqi
Freedom to Tigris River Valley. RIGHT Times
on Tigris River Valley. Stay Straight until 6:00 PM: Sampling Begins
T intersection. Take Left on Nash.
From Gas Alley: Straight on Ontario to 7:30 PM: Final Votes
Tigris River Valley. Take Left. Fallow 8:00 PM: Awards
Until T intersection. Take Left On Nash.
Just Follow the Haunted Hotel on the Right!
Signs!! Hosted by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team
POC: CPT Carney; 772-6254 Supported By:

3. SACKETS HARBOR
Oct 19-27
Sackets Harbor Central School parents are organizing a haunted walk full of local ghost stories and lore
in mid- to late October to raise money for the district’s music department. The trail, which will lead from
the Sackets Harbor Battlefield along Main Street, will be modeled after one in Kingston, Ontario. The
music department is looking for actors to tell the ghost stories at different points of the walk.
The walk will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27. A child-friendly trick-or-treat night has
been set from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. “The stories will be a little watered down to not be so scary,” Mrs.
Elliott said about the children’s night. The stories will center on history and local paranormal sightings.
The battlefield stop will include tales of hauntings from a faceless soldier. Participants will follow cloaked
guides to each stop, where a storyteller dressed in black will tell a local ghost story about the place.
“There will be some surprises along the way,” Mrs. Elliott said. Concessions will be available, and Mrs.
Elliot said free child care will be provided. The walk will start at the red barn on the battlefield near the
parking lot. A campfire will be built there to attract participants. The cost to participate in the walk is $5 for
adults and $3 for students. To volunteer to be a storyteller, call Sackets Harbor Central School music
teacher Paul J. Buell at 646-3575.
October 20, 2012
Lowville
Mark your calendars and don't miss the "Taste of Home Cooking School" on October 20th at the Lowville
Academy School Auditorium. Doors open at noon so you'll have plenty of time to view all the vendors
before the show starts at 3PM and ends at 6PM. There will be vendors, cookbooks for sale, and much
more!
October 20, 2012
Lowville
27th Annual Craft Fair
The Lowville Fire Department Auxiliary presents the 26th Annual Craft Fair being held at the Lowville Fire
House from 9:00am to 3:00pm! There will be lots of craft vendors, a bake sale and raffles.
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October 20
Clayton, NY
1st Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Contest, Riverside Drive, Clayton www.1000islands-
clayton.com/punkinchunkin (Rain Date October 21st) Admission to the Punkin Chunkin' Festival is free
and begins at 11am featuring competitive firings throughout the day with awards at 5pm. The festival will
have two categories of competition, which also compete against each other for the Best Overall Design,
which is the farthest throw for the height of their trebuchet. The two categories are: Adults (18 & older)
and Youth (11-17 years old) . It costs $5 to enter the competition.
http://www.1000islands-clayton.com/punkinchunkin.asp There are still entry spaces available for the
Punkin Chunkin'. Call the Clayton Chamber of Commerce at 315-686-3771, email beth@1000islands-
clayton.com or stop by the office at 517 Riverside Drive, Clayton.

4. October 26 & 27, 2012
"Halloween Towne" in Downtown Lowville
Friday "FRIGHT NIGHT" from 6-9pm & "SCARY" Saturday from 11am-11pm.
Join us for ghoulish games, frightening food, and freaky fun for the whole family!!
HALLOWEEN TOWNE SCHEDULE

5. October 27, Harvest Run for the Rohde Center
Date: Saturday October 27, 2012
Start Time: 8:00 AM rain or shine
Location: 5k and 10k start at The Rohde Center, 2 East Church Street, Adams, NY
Pre-registration Fee: 5K - $15 / 10K - $20 / Students 18 & Under - $10 if received by
September 29, 2012 (includes t-shirt)
Day of Event registration: 5K-$20 / 10K - $25 / Students 18 & Under - $10 (no t-shirt
guarantee) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Awards: Fun and funny prizes will be awarded.
Post Run: Please make this a family event and relax with refreshments following the run/walk.
Please make checks payable to: The Rohde Center Registration forms can be turned in or mailed
to:
The Rohde Center 2 East Church St. Adams, NY 13605
Trick or Treating on Fort Drum is October 31
and is from 5 - 8 pm.

8. FRSA Training information
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST CALL TO RSVP 772-0470)
FRG Leader : NOV 7 0900-1300 ACS
Key Caller: OCT 9 1400-1530 or 1700-1830 ACS
NOV 13 1400-1530 or 1700-1800 ACS
Informal Funds: NOV 7 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS
Care Team Training: DEC 6 0900-1230 ACS
OPSEC for Families: DEC 10 1030-1200 ACS
AFTB (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-6710/9229)
Fall Marathon: OCT 22-26 0900-1600 ACS
Stress Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
NOV 06 1330-1530 ACS
Anger Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
OCT 16 1330-1530 ACS
FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM (FRP) - KENT THOMPSON, 772-0050
1st Term Soldier Financial Readiness Training every Wednesday from 0830-1600. You may attend
the whole day or any part of the day as a walk-in. ALL spouses are welcome to any of our training
events or classes.
COPING WITH DEPLOYMENTS CLASS - FREE - Class will be held on Friday, 19 October 2012 at
the USO
BROWN BAG LUNCH
11 Oct Coping Strategies for the Uncertainty of Life 2BSTB Battalion Class Room 1200-1300
25 Oct the three C’s of Communication Battalion Class Room 1200-1300

9. Family Members Soldiers
To Register, please contact the
Command Safety Office at 772-9026/0310
Bldg M-10281 4th Armored Division Drive
NOTE: Unit/Organization Classes
are by Appointment Only
Winter Driving Snow Thrower
Wednesday 3-Oct-12 1400-1500 Wednesday 3 Oct 12 1530-1600
Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1530-1600
Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1530-1600
DA Civilians
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
How Lovely Are Your Branches
The North Country Spouses’ Club Invites
you to participate in the first annual wreath & tree auction!
Tree Themes, Donating
Organization Name and Approximate Value of the tree/wreath due to the
Event Chair at treeandwreathauction@gmail.com by November 16.
!
Event Date:
Saturday, December 1, 2012
10:45 AM
The Commons
Cost: $20/person
How can I help out? Does your group (FRG, Bunco, Zumba, Book Club, etc) want to decorate a wreath or tree? It’s
simple, you decorate and donate!
How should I decorate my tree? How ever you like! Use your tree to express the creativity of your group!
When is my tree or wreath due? 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at The Commons on December 1.
What happens to the money? This money will be split between to the two groups’ scholarship and welfare funds!
Where can I get my tree or wreath? North Country Spouses’ Club members can pick up a 3 ft. tree or medium
wreath at the clubs’ November luncheons. We also welcome donated trees and wreaths from organizations outside
our membership. If your organization would like to purchase their own tree simply buy a tree or wreath of ANY
SIZE and decorate it.
What do I need to bring that day? You need to bring anything that will make your tree/wreath work properly
(extension cords, wreath stands etc.) these items will not be provided for you by North Country Spouses’ Club.

11. Contents of this news letter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material presented does not
represent the views or endorsement of the 2nd BSTB, 2 nd BCT or the Army. This material is for personal use by the readers. All readers are
encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.