Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Volume 7, Issue 40 Published for members of the SHAPE/Chièvres, Brussels and Schinnen communities Benelux news briefs US Town Hall/Info Fair Meet with community leaders and agencies to ask questions and receive information at the U.S. Town Hall and Information Fair at the SHAPE Events Centre Oct. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. Community members can visit booths at the information fair from 3 to 4 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. The town-hall meeting and question-and-answer ses- sion will run from 4 to 5 p.m. Food and flu immunizations will be available. Open to all U.S. service members, civilian employees and family members. To find out more, contact the U.S. National Military Represen- tative, or USNMR, at DSN 423- 4032 or civilian 065-444032. FEHB info available Federal Benefits Open Sea- son runs Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. Benefits Administration Let- ters (BAL), 14-401 and 14-402 are available at http://www. opm.gov/retirement-services/ publications-forms/benefits- administration-letters. Read health-plan brochures AbrassartDonovan on the health plan's website or on the Office of Personnel Man- agement's website at http:// www.opm.gov/FEHBbrochures. Table of Contents News...............................1-10 MPs learn to determine driver's potential intoxication Community Briefs.............11 Events & Happenings...12-14 Sgt. Matthew R. Schroeder observes a driver potentially intoxicated, embodied by Sgt. Robert A McNulty (in civilian clothes), Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, on Chièvres Air Base. McNulty has to stand on one leg while Community Roundup...15-16 counting out loud. This is one of the tests a driver suspected of driving under infl uence can be asked to perform to determine whether he is intoxicated. Oct. 9, 2014 IMCOM SENDS Columbus Day: Plan properly for safe holiday weekend SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 3, 2014) -- prepare for winter risks and hazards. More helpful fire-prevention tips Columbus Day has been a federal Remember the factors brought by can be found at http://www.nfpa.org/ holiday since 1937. Each of you fall, like shorter days, much cooler safety-information/fire-prevention- deserves some rest and relaxation. nights and foraging wildlife — and week. Celebrate and enjoy this time off with remind your co-workers of them. Finally, limit the use of alcohol. If your family and friends. Past harsh winters taught us to you drink, don’t drive. Have a desig- As you embark on your long be proactive in not only identifying nated driver. The Army Safety Center weekend, please be careful and hazards around the house, but also has several tools you can use (https:// emphasize safety. doing minor maintenance, such as safety.army.mil/) to plan a road trip If you are traveling, go online and checking and insulating water pipes, and to help keep you and your family check out the unique hazards of the before harsh weather transforms mi- from harm. location you plan to visit. nor problems into major damage. We are extremely proud of all that Columbus Day often means one National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. you do for our nation’s Army. IMCOM last trip to the coast. Think safety: 5 to 11, overlaps this holiday week- supports our warfighters across the Never swim alone, always use sun- end. For those of us relaxing at home, globe, and our people are the key to screen, and don’t let alcohol impair now is a good time for a preseason our success. your judgment. inspection of heaters and for test- Enjoy your Columbus Day weekend. 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[email protected] by Monday at 3 p.m. [2] Oct. 9, 2014 Columbus Day briefs Schinnen celebrates SHAPE clinic reduces services The SHAPE Healthcare Facility will operate on a holiday schedule Retiree Appreciation Day Monday, Oct. 13, in celebration of All U.S. military retirees and their vices, dental, VA benefits, Continuing Columbus Day. spouses are invited to attend the USAG Education, ID Cards, and Army Com- Although most services will be Benelux-Schinnen U.S. Military Retiree munity Service. closed, the following services will Appreciation Day (RAD) Oct. 17 at the Information regarding various retiree be available: Community Activity Center in Building membership organizations (NAUS, MOAA, • Acute Care Walk-in Clinic will 38 on Schinnen from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AMRA, etc.) will also be available. be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "We planned this event to show ap- Enjoy free bowling from 10 a.m. to 1 • Healthcare Finder Window will preciation to our U.S. military retirees p.m. You only pay for shoes. be open for making referral appoint- for their service. We welcome retirees There will be a free shuttle to the ments. from all branches of service," said event Customs Office on JFC Brunssum for • Physical Therapy Clinic will be organizer Alicia R. Langrell, who is also those who need to pay Retiree Shop- open. the Central Processing Facility coordina- ping Program customs tax. Seats on Cash cage closes tor at Schinnen. "We invite everyone to the shuttle are limited; sign up soon The 266th Financial Management come at 9 o'clock to enjoy refreshments by calling by calling DSN 364-3475 or Center cash cage on SHAPE will and listen to opening remarks by the civilian +31 (0) 45-5263475. Reserva- be closed Oct. 13 in observance deputy garrison manager." tions for RAD should also be called in of Columbus Day. Representatives will be on hand to to that number. Commissary will be closed answer questions and provide infor- Come for the information, for the food, The Chièvres Commissary will be mation regarding TRICARE, health and for the free bowling, or just to socialize closed Oct. 13 and 14 to celebrate wellness, legal services, banking ser- with your fellow retirees and have fun. Columbus Day since the Chièvres Commissary is normally closed Mondays. AAFES on holiday schedule The Chièvres PXtra will be open Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., which corresponds with the PXtra's normal operating hours. Main Exchange facilities in both Chièvres and Schinnen will be closed Monday (on which Columbus Day is observed this year) since they are normally closed Mondays. Other AAFES facilities on Schin- nen that will be closed are Car Care Center, Concessions and Shoppette/ Express (normally open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Gyms have holiday hours The Chièvres Fitness Center will be open Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Weekday hours at the Chièvres Fitness Center are normally 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and training holidays are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) The Schinnen Fitness Center USAG Benelux holds Retiree Appreciation Day is open weekends and American holidays — including Columbus Day, at SHAPE clinic observed Oct. 13 — from 9 a.m. to Retired Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Kadstein gets his blood pressure taken by Spc. Henry Owayne (as 5 p.m. Weekday operating hours at Owayne explains the numbers) at the 2014 Retiree Appreciation Day hosted by USAG Ben- the Schinnen Fitness Center are 6 elux. The annual event was held at the SHAPE Healthcare Facility Oct. 4 to honor retirees and a.m. to 7 p.m. offer information and services to them. (U.S. Army photo by Tim Clark) [3] Oct. 9, 2014 Holiday bazaar planned The Eifel Holiday Bazaar will be held Oct. 24 to 26 at Expand your creativity Hangars 1 and 2 on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. An End-of-Oktoberfest celebration with live entertainment in SHAPE crafts classes and beverage sales will be collocated with the bazaar Sat- SHAPE Arts & Crafts offers a variety of craft classes urday, Oct.