The document provides information about upcoming events and activities at Fort Riley for the month of December: - Winter bus service details are provided for middle and high school students. - Details are given about a $1.7 million intersection replacement project at Trooper and Rifle Range starting in April 2013. - Information is given about holiday closures for local school districts and Fort Riley childcare centers over winter break. - A variety of winter break activities are listed that are being provided by CYSS like snow tubing, bowling, and skating.

1. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO
Fort Riley Network
30 November
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2. Garrison Commander
COL William Clark

3. Feedback
• Recycle Money
• Forsythe Traffic Issues
• Winter Bussing

4. Who: USAG FRKS DPW
Trooper at Rifle Range Roundabout
What: $1.7 M SRM project
When: Start Est. April 13, end Nov 13 completion.
Where: Trooper at Rifle Range
Why: Replace a failed intersection that will safely pass

5. CYSS Bussing
Winter Bus Service After School Bus Service
Attention Middle School and High School Families: Ft. Riley Child Youth and School Services will provide
Beginning 7 January 2013 after school activity bus services from the following
locations Monday – Friday to the Fort Riley Middle
Pick up times listed: School and Teen program located at 5800 Thomas Ave.
1750 Freshman Academy
1750 JC Middle School
1800 JC High School Pick up times listed:
1525 Freshman Academy
1525 JC Middle School
1530 JC High School
Registration with CYSS is required as well as a transportation permission slip. All forms can be obtained to rileymwr.com.
Additionally in lieu of the winter bus service from Peterson Heights to the Fort Riley Middle School students may be
dropped off at the bus stop at 5800 Thomas Ave to ride the bus to the Middle School. If you wish for your children to wait
inside the Teen center for the bus and or have breakfast they will have to be enrolled in the morning care program.
Call 239-9222 for pricing information.
Youth awaiting transportation to the MS from the Teen center, will be allowed to wait inside the foyer from 0730 to the
Pick Up time of 0740.

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8. Agenda
DFMWR Melissa Kinney melissa.d.kinney@us.army.mil 785.239.3733
DHR Chris Bowman christopher.l.bowman2@us.army.mil 785.240.6267
IACH Ian Mann ian.a.mann@us.army.mil 785.240.7507
PICERNE Michelle Geering mgeering@picernemn.com 785.717.2210
DECA Peter Howell peter.howell@deca.mil 785.239.6621
Exchange Joann Enecial enecialj@aafes.com 785.784.4094
Chaplain COL Rauch harry.a.rauch.mil@mail.mil 785.239.2799
USO April Blackmon ablackmon@uso.org 757.709.3814
Announcements
Calendar

9. DFMWR
Melissa Kinney

10. Winter Break Closings
USD 475 Geary County: 24 DEC 2012 – 4 JAN 2013
(Note – Elementary Schools do not have school on 21
December 2012).
USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden: 24 DEC 2012 – 4 JAN 2013.
USD 473 Chapman: 24 DEC 2012 – 2 JAN 2013

11. Winter Break Activities
• Youth Sports & Fitness: CYSS Outdoor Adventure- Snow Tubing at
Westin, MO December 28, 2012
• MST: CYSS - Bowling December 31, 2012
• MST: CYSS- Skating January 5, 2013
• YMCA: Junction City (1703 McFarland Rd) Gymnasium & Pool open for
recreation
• 12th St Community Center: Junction City (1002 W 12th St.) Basketball
Courts, Computer Lab, and Multipurpose Room.
• Spin City: Junction City (915 S Washington St) Recreation Center and
Skating Rink
• Ice Skating: Manhattan, KS (City Park)
• Bowling: Fort Riley (7485 Normandy Dr)
• Swimming: Fort Riley (6940 Warren Rd)- Christmas Break Hours 1300-
1600 Dec 22-Jan 6

12. February 11th & 12th, 0900-1200
FREE Childcare is available with early registration
Call ACS to register 239-9435
• A Day In The Life Of • Crisis and Coping
•Integration into the Company • Customs and Courtesies
•Roles and Responsibilities • Q&A Panel

15. • Starting December 7th at the Outdoor Recreation
Center.
• Distribution will be from 9am-5pm daily until all trees
are gone.
• special hours for Trees for Troops Saturday December
8th and Sunday December 9th from 9am-5pm
While supplies last.
• Open to Active Duty Soldiers and Family Members (one
tree per household)
Military ID will be required.

16. DHR

17. Drugged and Drunk Driving Prevention Month
December is National Drugged and Drunk Driving Prevention
Month. The ASAP Prevention Program is asking for you
support in promoting the following events:
• 12 Dec 2012 -Guest Speaker: Jared Estes –Victim of drinking and driving crash.
Jared is a vibrant, resilient, speaker who connects with his audience on many
levels. The fatal crash that changed Jared’s life occurred in Wichita, Kansas.
• 1-31 Dec 2012- Scavenger Hunt- This event provides Soldiers the opportunity to
familiarize themselves with resources and agencies throughout the installation.
MWR is providing prizes for the winner.
• 18 Dec 2012- Ugly Sweater 4 Mile Run/Walk- An event for the whole family to
showcase their ugly sweaters. Join ASAP and MWR for this walk/run event to
promote healthy choices. Prizes and refreshments provided.

18. IACH
Ian Mann

19. Select SLIDE MASTER to Insert Briefing Title Here
Appointment Availability
•We are happy to report several new Providers
• Dr Shim-Family Practice, FHC
• Dr Thomas-Family Practice, CHHC
• Dr McNickle-Family Practice, FHC
• Dr Ryan-Family Practice, IACH PC

20. Select SLIDE MASTER to Insert Briefing Title Here
Flu and RSV Season is here
• Be prepared; get your 2012 flu shot early
• Wash your hands
• Good nutrition
• Exercise
• Quit smoking
• If you do get sick:
• Stay home
• Plenty of fluids
• 239-DOCS if you need to be seen

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10/4/2012 19
10/5/2012 18
10/6/2012 0
10/7/2012 0
10/8/2012 0
10/9/2012 17
10/10/2012 24
10/11/2012 15
10/12/2012 32
10/13/2012 0
10/14/2012 0
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10/15/2012 19
10/16/2012 35
Or
10/17/2012 20
10/18/2012 32
(785)239-8428
Unbooked Requests
(785)239-DOCS
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10/20/2012 0
10/21/2012 0
10/22/2012 17
10/23/2012 12
OCT 2012 - Primary Care No Shows vs. Unbooked Requests
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10/25/2012 16
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cancel your appointment if you can not make it by calling:
10/27/2012 0
10/28/2012 0
No shows reduce availability for patients seeking care. Remember to
10/29/2012 18
Total No-Shows: 570
10/30/2012 10
10/31/2012 13
Total Unbooked Requests: 438

22. Picerne Military Housing

23. •Stories with Santa
•McClellan Place Neighborhood Center, 6728 McClellan Loop
•2 to 5 p.m.
•Enjoy holiday crafts, story times and photos with Santa.
•Resident holiday decorating contest
•Entry deadline is December 12.
•Judging will take place on December 17.
•Holiday decorations reminder
•Decorations may be displayed 30 days prior to holiday.
•Decorations must be removed within two weeks after holiday.
•Holiday office hours
•December 24, Neighborhood Offices open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•December 25, Neighborhood Offices closed
•December 31, Neighborhood Offices open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•January 1, Neighborhood Offices closed

24. •House Watch – Picerne program for residents who will be away for 7 days or longer.
House Watch ensures that Picerne is able to contact the resident in an emergency as well as
to provide authorization for the Maintenance Team to watch/access the home. Forms
available at each Neighborhood Office.
•Once a week, Picerne staff will:
Windows closed and locked Check home for leaks
Thermostat Check utility room (water heater, HVAC, crawlspace)
Run water in all faucets Check refrigerator
Flush all toilets Turn lights off before leaving home
•Our Family for Families First Foundation
Scholarship and Grant Applications
•Applications are available now at www.ourfamilyfoundation.org.
•Ten 4-year scholarships will be awarded ($50,000 scholarships)
•Education grants for spouses of Service Members

25. DeCA
Peter Howell

26. DeCA
• COMMISSARY REWARDS CARDS
•Over 657,000 issued to date
• Only 48% have been registered
• Over 1,057,000 redeemed for $95,318 DeCA wide
• Sponsored by many manufacturers and growing
•34 in October to 52 in November
•Program in Progress – Stay Tuned
• ELECTRONIC BROADCASTING
• Sign-up by sending an e-mail to marcie.scipio@deca.mil
• Weekly Produce Newsletters
• Monthly Local Newsletter from Commissary
• ALFOODACT and Recall Notices
• Case Lot or Special Sale Item Listings and Dates
• Holiday Closures Reminders
• Closed on Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day
• Early Closure on Christmas Eve (5:00 PM)

27. DeCA

28. DeCA
• 2013 Scholarships for Military Children
• Opens December 3rd, 2012
• 6,742 Students Awarded in 2012 (Over $10 million)
• Closes February 22, 2013
• www.militaryscholar.org
• Questions: militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com
• Or Call 856-616-9311

29. DeCA
Available at
your
Exchange

30. Exchange

31. Book Signing at Exchange
• Authors of the book “Now you tell me! 12
Army Wives Give the Best Advice they
Never Got” will be at your Ft. Riley Main
Exchange Dec 8th from 12-4 signing the
book.

32. A Magical Photo Memory with
Santa
• Santa will arrive Dec 1st at the Fort Riley
Exchange and will be there till 24th Dec.
• Hours will be Mon-Sat 1000-1800 & Sun
1200-1800

33. Holiday Hours
• Main Exchange will be open 24 Dec 0900-
1800
• Closed Christmas Day
• 31 Dec New Years Eve 0900-2100
• 1 Jan New Years Day 1000-1800

34. Chaplain
CH Rauch

35. Special December Services
Protestant:
• 23 Dec 1030 Main Post Chapel Christmas Service
POC CH McDonald- 785-239-3436
Catholic :
• 24 Dec 1630 Children’s Mass at Morris Hill Chapel
• 24/25 Dec Midnight Mass at St. Mary’s Chapel
• 25 Dec 0900 Mass at Morris Hill Chapel
1200 Mass at IACH Chapel
POC CH Kazarnowicz- 270-874-7132 or 785-209-4765
Orthodox: Christmas Divine Liturgy
• 24 Dec 2200 St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church- Manhattan, KS
POC CH Gillette- 785-239-8346
Liturgical:
• 24 Dec 1000 IACH Chapel
POC CH Jasiurkowski - 785-239-7871

36. Upcoming Events
Weekly Luncheon Bible Study- Every Wednesday, 1200-1300 @ USO
POC- CH Adriatico 239-9530 or CH Ball 240-3855
Momentum Youth- Every Wednesday, 1800-1930 @ Normandy Chapel for High School and
@ Kapaun Chapel for Middle School
Ski Retreat- 18-21 Jan Ski Monarch Mountain, CO. For Middle and High School. Cost $325.00
includes lodging, food, lift tickets, ski/snow board rental, and transportation.
POC- Rick Hernandez 785-712-7287
Spiritual Rangers-Sun.9 Dec. 1400-1700; Location Godfrey’s Shooting and Archery Range
POC Don Ericson, DRE 239-0979 or donald.ericson@us.army.mil
Band of Brothers Monthly Men’s Bible Study- Sat. 8 Dec, 0800-0915 @ Kapaun Chapel.
POC Don Ericson, DRE 239-0979 or donald.ericson@us.army.mil
Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC)
•Weekly Meeting- Tuesdays 0900 and 1815 @ Morris Hill Chapel
For more information email riley@pwoc.org
Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)
•Weekly Meeting- Wednesdays 0900 @ Morris Hill Chapel
For more information email ft.rileymccw@gmail.com

37. Jewish Holiday
Services
Temple Beth Shalom
(Rabbi Debbie Stiel, Reformed)
4206 SW Munson Ave.
Topeka, KS 66604
785-272-6040
This year Hanukkah begins in the evening of
Saturday, December 8, 2012,
and ends in the evening of
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Chanukah Happenings
Friday, December 14,
6:00pm Program and Dinner
7:30pm Chanukah and Shabbat service

38. USO
April Blackmon

39. USO Fort Riley ®
No Dough Dinners
– All are 5-6:30 p.m., Bldg. 7856 Drum Street, Custer
Hill loop, unless otherwise noted:
– Dec. 13, 2012
• 2013 dinners move to 2 days before pay day
– * Jan. 11 & Feb. 13 – “No Dough Dinner lite” at the
USO Center on Trooper Drive
– Jan. 30 & Feb. 27; March 13 & 28
Latest info & details at www.facebook.com/usoftriley
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40. USO Fort Riley ®
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41. Central Kansas Military Community Foundation
4th annual holiday ornament sales
2012
Cost: $12 each
-or-
10 for $10/each
Where to purchase
Apple Days/Fall Festival
MWR Kristkindle Markt
At any time from CKMCF
board members
Any time at
Quest Credit Union, Fort Riley
Pioneer Services, JC
Meritrust Credit Union, JC
All proceeds go to CKMCF to provide grants to troops/families in
need. E-mail CKMCF04@hotmail.com for more info.

42. Get all four collectible ornaments: Limited supply!
2009 2010 2011
2009-2011 ornaments - $15 ea.
-or-
$50 for set of 4
(2009-2012)
Central Kansas Military Community Foundation
Supporting our heroes and their families

43. Announcements

44. Holiday Travel
Be Prepared for Winter Weather Driving
 Check the following items on your car
• Antifreeze levels
• Battery and ignition system
• Brakes
• Exhaust system
• Heater and defroster
• Lights and flashing hazard lights
• Windshield wiper equipment
• Tires
 Have a Emergency Winter Car Kit
• Blanket or extra clothes
• Candle with matches
• Snacks / Water
• Flares / Flashlight
• C. B. radio, cellular phone or ham radio
• Cell Phone charger
• Small shovel
• Windshield ice scraper
• Tow rope / Jumper cables
• Bag of sand or cat litter for traction
• Emergency Contact Phone Numbers
 Stay Informed!!
•Sign up for AtHoc Text Message Alerts in the back of the room

45. 1st ID Band Concert
at the CL Hoover Opera House
December 14th at 7 PM
Free, but reservations needed. Call
the Opera House for tickets
785-238-3906
Performance will include: the Brass Quintet, Gunpowder and
Lead, and a 25-35 member concert band. There will be 11
musicians from the JC Community Band participating in the
concert with the BRO Band.

46. It’s Happening in JC
At the CL Hoover Opera House
The Junction City Little Theater
Presents
Dream a Little Dream of Christmas
(A Holiday Musical Celebration)
Nov 30, Dec 1, 7 & 8 at 7:30 PM
Dec 2 & 9 at 2:00 PM

48. UFM Community
NEW Classes
• Lifeguarding online Learning Center
• Guitar and Bass Guitar
• Advanced Gardening
Making Martinis Manhattan, KS
• Tea Tasting
• Kids’ Cooking
Spring Catalog Prints
• Women’s Self Defense
January 3rd!
• Tribal Fusion Belly
Dance
Enrollment for swimming
lessons opens January 3rd!
FAVORITE Classes
• Swimming Lessons
• ZUMBA! www.tryufm.org
• Water Aerobics 785.539.8763
• Ballroom Dance
• Photography
• Knitting/Crochet
• Wine 101

49. CALENDAR

50. December 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Black = MWR Event
1 Ft Riley Frosty Contest Begins
0900-Battle of Butterball Bulge
Red = Community Event
1000-Chrsitkindl Market
1330-Christmas Angel Project;
A&C
2000-Comedy Show; Rally
Point
Training Holiday
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Golf Christmas Sale 1800-ACS Holiday Mixer Habaneros Family Night5pm 1730-Holiday Tree Lighting; Picerne Stories with Santa 1000-Scuba Santa; Eyster Pool
bldg 500
1330-Christmas Bulb 1800-College Applications Family Fitness Soccer 1800-Family Fitness Soccer; 1340-Army/Navy Football
Decoration; A&C Workshop; MST Center Registration Due; CYSS CYSS Game
2000-MST Holiday Dance 1830-Library Movie Night; Post
Library
SKIES Winter Dance EXPO 3-6 Dec
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1000-Wreaths Across
1330-Christmas Angel McCain-Disney’s Beauty and Habaneros Family Night 5pm America Ceremony
Project;A&C the Beast 1300-Post Graduation 1100-Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
Monster Madness Burrito Ceremonry Center; Outdoor Rec
1900-ACT/SAT Prep; MST Contest; Habanero 1300-Santa at the Library
Center 1330-Christmas Bulb
1700-USO No Dough Dinner Decoration; A&C
2000-LOL Comedy Show;
Rally Point
16 17 18 19 20 21 1330-Family Climb Time; 22
1300-Family Bingo; Rally Point Ugly Sweater 4 mile Run Walk Habaneros Family Night 5pm Craig Fitness Center SAC 2012-2013 Winter Camp
Activities Begin
Snow Tubing (Snow Creek)
Registration Due; CYSS
1900-Solstice Party; WZ
1 ID Half Day Schedule 17 DEC – 2 Jan Christmas Holiday
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1100-Bowling with Santa BOSS Bowl WZ Christmas Party Habaneros Family Night 5pm BOSS Bowl 1300-CYSS Snow Tubing @
BOSS Bowl Snow Creek
Christmas Holiday 22-25 Dec BOSS Bowl
BOSS Bowl
31 1900-New Years Eve
30 Bowling USO Open Racquetball Registration Due
1900-New Years Eve Party;WZ New Years TNG
New Years TNG Holiday 29 Dec-1 Jan 1 ID Half Day Schedule 17 DEC – 2 Jan Holiday

51. January 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Black = MWR Event
3 4 5
1 2
Adult Futsal League Signup; 0945-CYSS Ice Skating in KC 2000-Comedy Show; Rally
Red = Community Event 1130-Manhattan MRC Lunch
King Field House Point
Habaneros Family Night 5pm
CYSS Hour Care Night
0700-Fit 4 Life Fort Riley
Begins; King Field House
New Year’s Holiday
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1500-Kids 8 For 8 Bowling Habaneros Family Night 5pm MST Learning Styles P2P 1100-Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
Workshop Center; Outdoor Rec
Ft Riley Futsal Program Begins;
Long Fitness Center
0900-1200 FRG Leader Training 8-9 Jan; ACS
0900-1630 CFNC Core Training 7-11 Jan; ACS
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1500-Kids 8 For 8 Bowling 1700- Fort Riley Biggest Loser 1000- FRG Funds Custodian Habaneros Family Nigh t5pm 1330-Family Climb Time; Craig 1900-MST Movie Night
Begins; King Field House Training; ACS Fitness Center
2000-MST New Year’s Dance 1900-Flick N Float; Eyster Pool
MLK, JR Bday 4 Day
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Family Bingo 1145-MLK EO Observance 1530- MST Belly Laugh Day FR Network 0900-Racquetball Tournament;
King Field House & Long
1500- Kids 8 For 8 Bowling Habaneros Family Night 5pm Racquetball Tournament Fitness Center
Registration Ends
Winter X-Games in Aspen 24-27 Jan; USO
MLK, JR Bday 4 Day 0900-1500 AFTB Level 1; Resiliency Learning Center
27 28 29 30 31
1500- Kids 8 For 8 Bowling McCain-A Chorus Line
1800-Volunteer of the Quarter
Winter X-Games

52. February 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Black = MWR Event
1 2
1900-Comedy Show; Rally
Red = Community Event
Point
0830-AFTB Level 1; RLC
CYSS Snow Tubing @ Snow
Creek Registration Deadline
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1000-Financial Peace
1100-Super Bowl Sunday; WZ 1000-FRG Key Caller Training; 1730-MST Resiliency University ;RLC
ACS Workshop P2P; MST Center 1300-CYSS Snow Tubing @
1500-Kids 8 For 8 Bowling Snow Creek; CYSS
Dodge Ball Tournament 0900-Dodge Ball Tournament;
Registration Ends King Field House
1800-Beer Fest; RCC
0830-1630 Resilient Spouse Academy 4-8 Feb; RLC
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1500- Kids 8 For 8 Bowling 1530-MST Mardi Gras Party; 1300-Care Team Training; ACS 1700-Valentines Bowling 1330-Family Climb Time; Craig 0800-Couples Zumba Class;
MST Center Fitness Center King Field House
Couples Zumba Class
Registration Ends 2000-MST Valentines Dance; 1000-Financial Peace University
MST Center ;RLC
1800-2100 Valentine Dinner and Dance 14-15 Feb; RCC
0900-1500 Command Spouse Training Exercise
11-12 Feb; RLC Washinton’s Bday
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1000-Financial Peace
1400-Family Bingo; Rally Point 0900-CFNC Refresher Training University;RLC
;ACS 1100-Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
1500- Kids 8 For 8 Bowling Center; Outdoor Rec
Futsal Tournament Registration 1900-Flick-N-Float; Eyster Pool
Ends MST Comic Night
0900-Futsal Tournament; Long
Fitness Center
0900-1500 AFTB Level 2 19-21 Feb; RLC
Washington's Bday
24 25 26 27 28
1500- Kids 8 For 8 Bowling

53. Closing Remarks