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Fort Greely Garrison
A: We are looking at
various ways to in-
growth of personnel at cerning use of the
lies. volve the Delta Junction com-
Fort Greely over the next commissary at Fort Greely?
A:
Per Army policy, U.S. Gov- munity in more events and
several years? The Commissary is
A:
ernment Civilian Employees activities at Fort Greely. We
There are currently primarily for active
on Fort Greely can use the PX have some restrictions due to
about 1,400 Soldiers, and retired military members
but are not allowed to pur- security policies but I’m
Department of Defense Civil- and their families. Because of
chase tobacco or alcohol. working hard to see if we can
ians, Contractors and Family our remote, isolated location,
Contractors residing on Fort open more events and activi-
Members at Fort Greely. Department of Army civilians
Greely in a short duration ties to the general public.
I don’t see these numbers are also allowed to use the
temporary duty status are also
increasing significantly or commissary.
declining over the next sev-
eral years. I can tell you that
Generally, contractors are
not allowed to use the com-
allowed use of the PX.
The Army Air Force Ex- Q: What are the latest
Quality of Life initia-
change Service policy states tives in the works?
we have an enduring mission missary with a few excep-
that employees check ID
here … Fort Greely will be tions, such as temporary duty See QUESTIONS, Page 3
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R ather than teaching children to fear concerns if parents routinely take all of
a stranger, which is, at best woe-
fully inadequate, we need to use positive
their concerns in life seriously rather than
downplaying or shaming them.
are fingerprinted or otherwise identified.
These programs can frighten children and
raise fears in adults without giving per-
messages: children need to learn skills and Children need to know that they do not spective on the real nature or risk of ab-
confidence, not fear and avoidance. need to kiss, hug, touch or sit on the lap of duction.
Children should know their name, ad- anyone, relative or not, if they do not wish Parents should keep on hand a high-
dress and phone number (with area code) to. This respect for their wishes translates quality recent photo of each child, such as
so, if lost, they can be reunited with their into self-respect and the ability for children a school photo. Law enforcement officials
family. to say no to unwanted contacts without consider photos the best tool in finding
Older children should know parents’ generating fear. missing children.
work numbers. Parents need to supervise children who Parents should promptly report a missing
Away from home, older children should use the Internet. Although still relatively child. The Amber Plan, the national pro-
always be with a friend, always tell an uncommon, the practice of pedophiles and gram to immediately flood a region with
adult where they will be, and say “no” if child molesters approaching children on news of an abduction is credited with help-
they feel threatened or uncomfortable. the Internet is occurring more frequently. ing to recover more than 130 children
Children need to know that appropriate Parents need to keep reinforcing safety since it started two years ago.
F
oreclosure is a legal process in
on your behalf, you may well be signing over the title to
”
which a lender, such as a bank,
repossesses and sells a home when your property and becoming a renter in your own home!
the homeowner falls behind on payments
three month's mortgage payment) for infor-
to a loan secured by the home. The pro- contacting the State Government Housing
mation and services your lender or a HUD
ceeds of the sale are first used to pay the Office.
approved housing counselor will provide
expenses of the repossession and sale and Understand foreclosure prevention
free if you contact them.
are then used to pay the balance of the options: Valuable information about fore-
Don’t lose your house to foreclosure
loan. If there is not enough left after the closure prevention (also called loss mitiga-
recovery scams: If any firm claims they
sale to pay the balance of the loan, the tion) options can be found on the internet
can stop your foreclosure immediately if
homeowner is responsible for paying the at: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page?
you sign a document appointing them to
deficiency. There are several different _pageid=33,717348&_dad=portal&_sche
act on your behalf, you may well be sign-
types of foreclosure actions and foreclo- ma=PORTAL
ing over the title to your property and be-
sure laws vary in each state. Contact a HUD approved housing
coming a renter in your own home! Never
According to a recent USA Today report, counselor: The U.S. Department of Hous-
sign a legal document without reading and
decreasing home values and rising adjust- ing and Urban Development funds free or
understanding all the terms and getting
able interest rates have contributed to the very low cost housing counseling nation-
professional advice from an attorney, a
over 1.2 million home foreclosures in the wide. Housing counselors can help you
trusted real estate professional, or a HUD
United States. The mortgage crisis has understand the law and your options, or-
approved housing counselor.
affected many Service Members which has ganize your finances and represent you in
led military support and financial advocacy negotiations with your lender if you need
groups to field an increasing number of this assistance. To find a HUD-approved Additional Help
requests for assistance from Service Mem- housing counselor near you call (800) 569- Federal Assistance through U.S. De-
bers struggling to keep their homes. 4287 or TTY (800) 877-8339 or http:// partment of Housing and Urban Devel-
Here are some tips provided by the U.S. www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm opment, Federal Housing Administra-
Department of Housing and Urban Devel- Prioritize your spending: After health- tion FHASecure: Phone number: 1-800-
opment, or HUD, for avoiding foreclosure. care, keeping your house should be your CALL-FHA (225-5342). Website: http://
These tips can be found at the following first priority. Review your finances and portal.hud.gov/portal/page?
website: http://www.hud.gov/foreclosure/ see where you can cut spending in order to _pageid=33,717446&_dad=portal&_sche
index.cfm make your mortgage payment. Look for ma=PORTAL
Don’t ignore problem: The further optional expenses (cable TV, member- FHASecure is a refinancing option that
behind you become, the harder it will be to ships, entertainment) that you can elimi- gives homeowners with non-FHA adjust-
reinstate your loan and the more likely that nate. Delay payments on credit cards and able rate mortgages, current or delinquent
you will lose your house. other “unsecured” debt until you have paid and regardless of reset status, the ability to
Contact your lender as soon as you your mortgage. refinance into a FHA-insured mortgage.
realize that you have a problem: Lend- Use your assets: Do you have assets (a With FHASecure, the lender will not auto-
ers do not want your house. They have second car, jewelry, a whole life insurance matically disqualify you because you are
options to help borrowers through difficult policy) that you can sell for cash to help delinquent on your loan, and the lender
financial times. reinstate your loan? Can anyone in your may offer you a second mortgage to make
Open and respond to all mail from household get an extra job to bring in addi- up the difference between the value of
your lender: The first notices you receive tional income? Even if these efforts don’t your property and what you owe.
will offer good information about foreclo- significantly increase your available cash Assistance through Army Legal Assis-
sure prevention options that can help you or your income, they demonstrate to your tance and Army Community Service:
weather financial problems. Later mail lender that you are willing to make sacri- To make an appointment with an attorney
may include important notice of pending fices to keep your home. on Fort Greely to discuss foreclosure ac-
legal action. Your failure to open the mail Avoid foreclosure prevention compa- tions call 873-5034 or visit building 501,
will not be an excuse in foreclosure court. nies: You don’t need to pay fees for fore- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Know your mortgage rights: Find your closure prevention help … use that money Questions about financial management and
loan documents and read them so you to pay the mortgage instead. Many for- debt counseling can be directed to the in-
know what your lender may do if you can’t profit companies will contact you promis- stallation Financial Readiness Specialist,
make your payments. Learn about the ing to negotiate with your lender. While Army Community Service by calling 873-
foreclosure laws and timeframes in your these may be legitimate businesses, they 2479.
state (as every state is different) by will charge you a hefty fee (often two or
6 INTERCEPTOR August 2008
28th Annual
Deltana Fair
News Notes
tion is slated for Aug. 6. Middle School Parent Meeting
People can drop off unwanted house- Fort Greely Middle School officials are
hold hazardous waste from 9 a.m. to 3 hosting a back-to-school Open House and
p.m. at the parking lot across from the Parent Group Organizational Meeting
Team Greely Day Transportation Office, building 601 or the from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Delta
Team Greely Day is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Greely Middle School parking lot at Junction Community Center.
Aug. 16 at the Parade Field and Fitness First Street and Clearwater. There will be door prizes, refreshments
Center. Items that can be dropped off include and a chance to meet teachers. We will
Team Greely Day includes a 5K/1-mile batteries, mercury thermometers, fluores- also present our Report Card to the
run; a Kids Movie in the Pool: Nim’s cent light bulbs, propane tanks, fuels. Public.
Island (G); Teen’s X-box Tournament; People also can drop off household clean-
G o l f - C l o s e s t t o P i n C o n te s t ; ing products, automotive products, work-
BBQ for $5 (kids 6 and under are free); Youth Soccer Registration
shop and painting supplies. Youth Soccer league registration for
music; basketball; horseshoes; coloring The following items will not be ac-
contest; horse rides; Teen/Adult Movie in ages 5 through 14 is ongoing. To register
cepted: tires, appliances, medical waste call 873-3406 or 873-4599. Cost $15 per
the Pool: Jaws (PG); and much more. and explosives or incendiary devices.
Registration for the 5K/1-mile run be- youth.
For more information, call DPW Envi-
gins at 10 a.m. Registration is free, T- ronmental at 873-4664 or ECC at 873-
shirt is $5. 1007.
Youth Gymnastics Registration
Coloring contest sheets are available at Youth Gymnastics (ages 5-13)
MWR (Bldg. 655) or at the Delta Com- registration is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 15
munity Library. Return completed sheets School’s Back! at the PX. For more information call Kim
to either location by Aug. 14. First day of school for the Delta-Greely at 895-4001 or Kathi at 895-1946.
This event is open to the public. To School District is Aug. 18.
drive on to Fort Greely for this event you Valdez Campground
will need the following information: cur- Elementary School Registration To arrange a fishing or sight-seeing trip
rent drivers license, registration, and New student registration for Delta Ele- out of Valdez Glacier Campground, call
proof of insurance. Adult passengers will mentary is Aug. 6-8. 322-1930.
also need to show current identification. Bring birth certificates and updated shot
For more information call 873-4336 or records. RAB Meeting
873-5662. The Fort Greely, Alaska Installation
Middle School Schedule Pick Ups Restoration Advisory Board Meeting is
Computer Conservation Policy Fort Greely Middle School student slated for 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at Delta Junc-
The U.S. Army, Pacific has directed schedule pick ups are slated for 8:30 a.m. tion City Hall.
that all computers shall be shut off by to noon Aug. 8 at the Delta Junction The RAB meeting will include a review
users after duty-hours except for servers Community Center and 3 to 5:30 p.m. environmental restoration progress at Fort
and any equipment that supports a 24/7 Aug. 12 at the High School lobby. Greely. Responsible decision makers will
operation. School officials will be handing out be present. The aim of the RAB is to
Also, personnel should turn off general student schedules that students should increase public understanding and pro-
office equipment, copiers, printing de- bring to their first day of school as well as gram quality. The meetings are held
vices, all-in-one devices and similar the new bell schedule. quarterly and are open to the public.
equipment at the end of each business day Badge Request Forms for parents also For more information, call Stephen
and turn off computer monitors and pe- will be handed out or parents can stop by Hammond at 895-5441, or Wayne
ripheral equipment such as speakers, Fort Greely Middle School on Aug. 13 to Tolliver at 873-4664.
scanners and external drives when not in pick up the forms.
use. Delta Library
This policy is part of an overall Army Middle School Walkthrough The Delta Junction Public Library is
energy campaign to effectively use our A Fort Greely Middle School Parent extending their hours of operation.
energy resources and meet federal energy
and Student Walkthrough is scheduled for Mondays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
reduction mandates. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
For more information, contact Morgan School officials encourage parents and
Benson, Resource Efficiency Manager, Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
middle school students to meet at the Story Hour and Laptime are on hiatus
Aiken Global Group at 873-4293. High School and ride out to Fort Greely until September. Story Hour is a program
Middle School to check it out, meet the for children ages 3 to 5 years. Registra-
Hazardous Waste Collection teachers and get some early insight into tion is required at 895-4102. Registration
A Household Hazardous Waste Collec- the new school year. is not necessary for Laptime.