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Table of Contents
Important Phone Numbers .. Page 4 vFRG . Page 4 Directions . Page 5 Driving on the Installation and In NY Gate Procedures Page 6 Vehicle Inspection Page 6-7 Welcoming Our Soldiers Home Banners Page 8 Redeployment Ceremony Page 8-10 Communication Procedures Page 10 Traveling to and around Fort Drum Airports Page 11 Car Rentals Page 11-12 Taxi Costs Page 12 Hotels Page 13-15 Restaurants . Page 16 Weather Page 17 Urgent Care Clinics & Hospitals .. Page 18-21 Religious Services . Page 22-23 Around Town .. Page 24 Time Off Procedures Page 25 Block Leave .Page 25
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What a joyous time! We are preparing for the return of our Soldiers from Afghanistan. Throughout this booklet is information to assist you through this time. We hope you find it helpful. Please, always keep in mind EVERYTHING CHANGES!!!! It is important to keep the Rear Detachment up to date on your contact information. This will go a long way to ensuring you have accurate information in a timely manner. For the returning spouses, be sure to check the expiration date on your ID card to avoid any issues that may arise. Please remember . EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (and probably will). We wish you and your family a wonderful reunion with your Soldier. As always, we are here for you. If at anytime you have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact us.
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
Information about Welcome Home ceremonies will be available on two different websites.
Virtual Family Readiness Group www.armyfrg.org Secure site requires a login and password. Has information about return flights as well as pictures of the Soldiers forward. Public domain site
www.drum.army.mil
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DIRECTIONS
From Syracuse Airport: Take I-81 N towards Watertown. Take EXIT 48 (Fort Drum) to RT 342. Continue
straight at the traffic light and travel for 5.8 miles. At this traffic light, turn LEFT onto RTE 11. Follow the signs to enter Fort Drum via the Iraqi Freedom Gate.
From Watertown International Airport (Cape Air): Take RTE 12F to Watertown. Merge on to I-81
traveling toward Canada. Travel approximately 3.9 miles to EXIT 48. Take EXIT 48 (Fort Drum) to RT 342. Continue straight at the traffic light and travel for 5.8 miles. At this traffic light, turn LEFT onto RTE 11. Follow the signs to enter Fort Drum via the Iraqi Freedom Gate.
To Magrath Fitness Center: From Iraqi Freedom Gate (RTE 11): Continue straight from the gate through the two traffic lights.
At Tigris River Valley Road, turn RIGHT. Continue straight at the stop sign. Magrath is on the right. Follow signs for parking.
From Mt. Belvedere Gate (RTE 283): Continue straight through the first traffic light. At the second
traffic light (Enduring Freedom Drive), turn RIGHT. Continue straight through first two traffic light. At third traffic light (Tigris River Valley Drive), turn LEFT. Continue straight at the intersection. Magrath is on the LEFT immediately after the stop sign.
From Gasoline Alley Gate (RTE 26): Continue straight to the traffic light. At the light, turn RIGHT.
Continue straight through the traffic light and intersections. Magrath is immediately after the stop sign on the LEFT.
To Pine Plains Fitness Center: From Iraqi Freedom Gate (RTE 11): Continue straight from the gate through the traffic light. At
Mt. Belvedere Blvd, merge RIGHT. Continue on Mt. Belvedere until the fourth traffic light. At this light, turn LEFT onto Po Valley Road. At the traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Conway Road. Pine Plains Gym is on the LEFT.
From Mt. Belvedere Gate (RTE 283): At the traffic light immediately after the gate, turn RIGHT
onto Po Valley Road. At the traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Conway Road. Pine Plains Gym is on the LEFT.
From Gasoline Alley Gate (RTE 26): Continue straight to the second traffic light. At the light, turn
RIGHT. Pine Plains Gym is on the RIGHT.
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GATE PROCEDURES
At this time, it is possible to enter Fort Drum without signing in at the gate and without a military ID. Please ensure you have the items listed below and that the up-to-date documents are in your vehicle. Passengers, 16 years and older, may be asked to provide identification. Photo Drivers License / Photo ID Vehicle Registration Vehicle Insurance Card The gate personnel will scan all identification. Individuals with outstanding legal issues or criminal records may be refused access to the installation. Please note, all vehicles entering Fort Drum are subject to 100% search by the military police and / or Department of Defense Police. Any personnel with restricted items may face legal action. Please ensure all weapons are removed from the vehicle prior to attempting to enter the installation.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fort Drum Regulation requires that all vehicles must have a current vehicle safety inspection, regardless of which state the vehicle is registered in. If the vehicle is registered in a state that does not require safety inspections, the owner must obtain a NY State inspection. State inspection costs approximately $21. Spouses can renew inspections prior to the Soldiers return for free at the Auto Craft Center with an appointment. Soldiers returning may drive on
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the installation but must have an appointment and be able to prove the appointment if asked by gate personnel or police. NY State does require an updated inspection within 10 days of the Soldiers return. In the interim, A Soldier may obtain a temporary inspection card at the Department of Motor Vehicles. This card will expire within 10 days of issue. INSPECTION STATIONS
Fort Drum Auto Craft Center Iraqi Freedom Drive 315-772-5785 Drum.mwrauto@conus.army.mil Get R Done 112 E Rutland Black River, NY 13612 315-773-8600 Millers Garage 801 Huntington St Watertown, NY 13601-2821 (315) 782-5619 Standard Auto Machine Shop 233 Mill St, Watertown (315) 788-0228 Perfomance Automotive 1200 Washington St Watertown, NY 13601-4340 (315) 785-7431 Monro Muffer Broad Street Carthage NY 315-493-1443 Kost Tire 1219 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601-2213 (315) 786-1000 Walmart Supercenter RTE 11 Evans Mills, NY 13637 315-629-2402
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REDEPLOYMENT CEREMONY
The Soldiers will participate in a brief ceremony before being released to family members. The ceremony normally takes place in Magrath Gym. Traditionally, the ceremony will take place approximately 4 hours after the flight lands at Wheeler Sack Army Airfield. For this reason, the ceremony may be at any time of the day or night. The 4 hours allow the Soldiers to take care of required procedures after landing. Ceremony times are subject to change. It is important that, if you are in the Fort Drum area, you provide the Rear Detachment or FRG current contact information. Changes may take place with little notice. Flights have come in earlier than expected in the past so ceremonies were moved to an earlier time and vice versa. During the time preceding the ceremony, photos or video of the flight and / or Soldiers may be shown in the gym. The ceremony is very short and is open to all family members. Seating is always limited so if you would like a seat it is better to arrive early. The usual agenda for the ceremony is as follows: Soldiers enter the gym to music provided by the 10th Mtn Band (cheers are welcome and encouraged <smile>)
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The Commander of Troops will present the Soldiers to the Commanding General (or his representative) The National Anthem is played The Commanding General / Representative will provide welcome home remarks / congratulations on a job well done. The 10th Mountain Division and Army Songs are sung (words are below, please sing along to the tune of Caissons Go Rolling Along) 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION SONGCLIMB TO GLORY We are the 10th Mountain Infantry With a glorious history On our own two feet, all our foes well defeat Light Fighters marching on to victory We go where others dare not go In the heat or cold of snow We are proud to be in the Army of the Free Climb to Glory, Mountain Infantry Climb to Glory, the Light Infantry
THE ARMY SONG (Sung to the tune of the original Field Artillery Song) First to fight for the right, and to build the nations might, And THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG. Proud of all we have done, Fighting till the battles won, And THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG. Then its Hi ! Hi ! Hey! The Armys on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong! For whereer we go, You will always know that THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG.
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Conclusion of the ceremony is announced. Family Members rush to embrace their Soldiers News media may request interviews. You may refuse to give an interview if you do not wish to. Soldiers will travel to the baggage pick up point as identified by the Rear Detachment. Families are welcome drive them to the pick up point.
COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES
Soldiers will have a tentative window for their return some time before their flight. However, this is a TENTATIVE date. Soldiers may be bumped from a flight under emergency situations. Approximately 24 hours prior to return, the Rear Detachment should receive a manifest of individuals who were on the flight as it took off. However, final manifest may be received as little as 6 hours prior to the Soldiers arrival. As soon as this manifest is received, the information will be passed on to family members through the FRG channels / Rear Detachment channels with an estimated time for the welcome home ceremony. Soldiers do not fly directly to Fort Drum from Afghanistan; therefore, delays are expected as flights may be grounded due to weather or other issues. Please ensure the Rear Detachment Personnel and FRG Leadership has current phone numbers for you. Any and all phone numbers are welcome. If you are traveling to the area, please provide hotel accommodation information. With this information, we can request a message be left for you at the desk if all other numbers fail.
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BUS SERVICE
Greyhound Station 540 STATE ST Watertown, NY 13601 http://www.greyhound.com/home/TicketCenter/en/terminal.asp?city=151855
CAR RENTALS
We do have a few car rental agencies in the local area. Watertown Agencies
Enterprise 18943 Us Route 11 Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-0100 18288 US RT 11 WATERTOWN, NY 13601 (315) 608-4993
18455 Us Route 11 Watertown, NY (315) 788-8364
http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplink map.do?gpbr=2968&bid=004&cnty=US
Avis
http://www.avis.com/carrental/location/details.ac?LOCATIONCODE=WY7 &MID=local-dflt
Thrifty
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Priceless
19079 US Route 11 Watertown, NY 13601-5320 (315) 788-9085 533 Leray St Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-5555 10730 Memorial Drive Fort Drum, NY (315) 775-1234 http://www.gwizz.com/
GWizz
Rent A Wreck
http://www.rentawreck.com
TAXI SERVICE
A few taxis do provide service to Fort Drum. Their information is listed below for your convenience. Prices are current as of August 24, 2009. Inclusion in this booklet does not suggest endorsement by the battalion, brigade or installation.
Big Mans Cab Happy Cab Yellow Cab East Coast Taxi JNL Taxi 315-778-8241 315-788-7645 315-482-1099 315-486-8040 315-523-3531 Fees unavailable at the time of publishing Fees unavailable at the time of publishing Fees unavailable at the time of publishing Fees unavailable at the time of publishing Fees unavailable at the time of publishing
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LOCAL HOTELS
For your convenience, we have included a list of some local hotels. They are not listed in any particular order and inclusion in this booklet does not suggest endorsement by the battalion, brigade or installation. Prices are as of June 25, 2009 and subject to change.
The Fort Drum Inn Po Valley Road, P-4205 Fort Drum NY 13602 1-800-826-0886 EXT 8154 315-772-8154 / 315-773-7777 EMAIL: Drum.mwrlodgingres@conus.army.mil Queen size beds TV Microwave Coffee maker Refrigerator Iron Wi-Fi Breakfast Stays may be restricted to 30 days Single Bed Microwave TV Refrigerator Share bathroom and kitchen with other guest One guest per room Stays may be restricted to 30 days Stays may be restricted to 30 days As of October 1: $48.00 for first person $5 for additional people
Transient Lodging Officers Loop (off Nash BLVD) Fort Drum NY 13602 1-800-826-0886 EXT5435 315-772-8154 / 315-773-7777 EMAIL: Drum.mwrlodgingres@conus.army.mil
The Cottages Officers Loop (off Nash BLVD) Fort Drum NY 13602 1-800-826-0886 EXT 8154 315-772-8154 / 315-773-7777 EMAIL: Drum.mwrlodgingres@conus.army.mil Days Inn 110 Commerce Park Drive Watertown NY 13601 315-782-2700
$48.00 for the first person $5.00 for additional people Availability is limited. Check with Lodging for availability.
Offers military discount and it is extended to family members of returning Soldiers. Mention this when making your reservations. Indoor pool; fitness room; free breakfast and YMCA fitness pass (good for the Fairgrounds YMCA only) Military rate offered Friends and Family Plan Gym, high speed internet, free local calls, indoor heated pool, free breakfast
$73 / $78: King bed / 2 dbl beds $76 / $81 Business Kin $87: Suite (living area with bedroom) Tax is not included in the price listed.
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Ramada 21000 NYS RTE 3 Watertown NY 13601 Exit 45 off of I-81 315-788-0700 Econo Lodge 1030 Arsenal Street Watertown NY 13601 315-782-5500 Microtel 8000 Virginia Smith Drive Calcium NY 315-629-5000
Military Rate offered Extended to family members of returning Soldiers Full Service restaurant, lounge, free shuttle service around town Accepts Pets (addl $10 per pet per night / limit 2 pets) Continental breakfast, cable TV and indoor pool Military Rate offered Accepts Pets (addl $10 / night) 1 Queen size bed per room Continental breakfast, microwave / fridge in all the rooms Free Wi-Fi Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms Continental Breakfast Free Wi-Fi Military Rate Free High Speed Internet in the rooms
$70: Family Room Rate Tax is not included in the price listed.
Holiday Inn Express 1290 Arsenal Street Watertown NY 13601 1-888-465-4329 Allens Budget Motel 24019 NYS Route 342 Watertown NY 13601 315-782-5319 Exit 48 off I-81
Best Western 300 Washington Street Watertown NY 13601 315-782-8000 http://www.bestwesternnewyork.com/hotels /best-western-carriage-house-inn/ Gleasons Motel 30120 NYS RTE 3 Black River NY 315-773-4201 www.gleasonsmotel.com
On Site Restaurant Indoor heated pool Sauna Exercise facility Microwave / refrigerator Pets rooms available Cribs available / Rollaway beds available Military Rates Extended stay Efficiencies Cable TV / Wi Fi/ Laundry / Microwave / Coffee Pot / Refrigerator Pets Welcome Continental Breakfast Free High Speed Wireless Cable with HBO Pets Allowed ($15/day / small only)
Daily Rates and weekly rates $54 for one / $68 for 2 people with one bed $68-78: Family Size Room $350 / wk: 1 Soldier w/ 1 bed $375 / wk: 2 adults / 1 bed $400 / wk: 2 beds $450 / wk for larger room $70 / night $10 / additional adult per room No extended stay rate
$60 / full room $65 / double room *Rates as of August 2009. They will go down in late fall. $72 / night No extended stay rate
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Candlewood Suites 26513 HERRICK DRIVE EVANS MILLS, NY 13637 Hotel Reservations: 1 877 CANDLEWOOD (877 226 3539) Hotel Front Desk: 1-315-629-6990
Each Suite Features: Fully-equipped kitchen Including full-size refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave and stovetop, plus a variety of dishes, cookware, and utensils Television with DVD Player Pets under 80 pounds welcome 1-6 nights up to $75 7+ nights up to $150 Pets left unattended in room must be in a carrier or kennel Pet owner is responsible for any damages http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/ho tels/index_home.jhtml?moreDesc=true&cty hocn=ARTGIGI
$70 / night
Hilton Garden Inn Watertown / Thousand Islands 1290 Arsenal Street Watertown NY 13601 315-788-1234 Pleasant Night Inn 30 North Broad Street Carthage NY 13619
http://www.pleasantnightinn.com/
$70.00
Pet Rate (Pet cannot be
left in room unattended.)
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RESTAURANTS
Along Arsenal Street; Watertown Off I-81, Exit 45
Applebees TGI Fridays Panda Buffet Ponderosa Italian Bistro KFC Teriyaki Express Mex Mex Grill (Public Square) India Palace New Haven Pizzeria * denotes Military Discount offered Bob Evans Starbucks Coffee Texas Roadhouse Ruby Tuesdays* McDonalds Burger King Apollos* Cavallarios Cucina (N. Massey) Cams Pizzeria (Public Square) Japanese Steakhouse Panera Bread Buffalo Wild Wings Friendlys* Red Lobster Taco Bell Arbys Dunkin Donuts China Buffet Five Guys Burgers
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WEATHER
For purposes of preparation, please be aware that the cold weather can begin in the Fort Drum area as early as October. In 2008, we had our first snowstorm in late October. Temperatures may drop to the high 30s / low 40s in October and remain there through December. By January, temperatures normally drop to the 20s and teens. Layers are best for clothing and warmth. Also, frequent checks of weather is a must. Storms can come in suddenly and snowfalls may vary due to the lakes that surround us. For those who will need to travel up from Syracuse, the Tug Hill Plateau falls between Fort Drum and Syracuse on I-81. This area (between Exits 29-39) may experience heavier snowfalls then both Syracuse and Fort Drum. Road conditions will be posted at the gates as you enter the installation. They are color coded. The definitions follow.
Green: Normal driving conditions. Roads are clear and dry. No special equipment is required. Normal dispatch procedures apply. Amber: Cautionary driving conditions. Roads are wet, have snow, or icy areas. Normal dispatch procedures apply; ensure drivers take precautionary measures to help avoid accidents. Red: Hazardous driving conditions. Roads are covered with ice or hard packed snow. Heavy precipitation and/or high winds are limiting visibility. No unnecessary travel. Tire chains are recommended for all series of vehicles if the vehicle is authorized tire chains per the appropriate vehicle operator's manual. Dispatches must be authorized and signed by the commander/director. Black: Extremely dangerous, life threatening conditions. Roads are covered with hard packed snow or ice and possibly unplowed. Heavy snowfall and/or high winds causing zero visibility are occurring or expected. All vehicle traffic operations are suspended except for police, fire, medical DPW snow removal and service vehicles and other operations in support of national defense. Tire chains must be mounted on tactical military vehicles if the vehicles are authorized tire chains per the appropriate vehicle operator's manual In an emergency anytime, call Police/Emergency Services: (315) 772-5156/5157 Installation Operations Center(IOC 24 hour support) 1-800-896-8647
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Medical Facility
Samaritan Medical Center 830 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 PH: (315) 785-4000 www.samaritanhealth.com
Hours of Operation
Emergency Room Open Daily / 24 Hrs
Directions
From Fort Drums Iraqi Freedom Gate 1. Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE (also called North or Route 11 Gate) 2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 South 3. Turn LEFT onto ARSENAL ST/NY-12/NY-3 4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST 5. End at 830WASHINGTON ST Estimated Distance: 10 miles From Interstate-81 Traveling North or South on I-81 1. Take EXIT 44 toward RT232/WATERTOWN CTR 2. Follow the HOSPITAL SIGNAGE 3. Hospital Parking is on the left From Fort Drums Iraqi Freedom Gate 1. Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE (also called North or Route 11 Gate) 2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 South 3. Turn LEFT onto ARSENAL ST/NY-12/NY-3 4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST 5. End at 727WASHINGTON ST Estimated Distance: 10 miles From Interstate-81 Traveling South on I-81 1. Take EXIT 44 toward RT232/WATERTOWN CTR 2. Follow signs to NY-232 N 3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-11 (turns Into Washington St) 4. End at 727Washington St Traveling North on I-81 1. Take EXIT 44 toward RT232/WATERTOWN CTR 2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-232 N 3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-11 4. End at 727Washington St
QUICKMED URGENT CARE 727Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601 PH: (315) 785-7009
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Monday Friday 8am - 8 pm Saturday & Sunday 9am 5pm For Referral from Fort Drum MEDDAC call (315) 772-2778
From Fort Drums Iraqi Freedom Gate 1. Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE (also called North or Route 11 Gate) 2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 S 1. Turn LEFT onto ARSENAL ST/NY-12/NY-3 2. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST 3. End at 19472 Us Route 11 Estimated Distance: 11 miles Traveling South on I-81 1. Take EXIT 44 toward RT232/WATERTOWN CTR 2. Follow signs to NY-232 N 3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-11 4. End at 19472 US Rte 11 Traveling North on I-81 1. Take EXIT 44 toward RT232/WATERTOWN CTR 2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-232 N 3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-11 4. End at 19472 US Rte 11 From Fort Drums Iraqi Freedom Gate 1. Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE (also called North or Route 11 Gate) 2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 S 3. Turn RIGHT onto NY-342 4. Merge onto I-81 S 5. Take the RT-12F/COFFEEN ST exit, EXIT 46 6. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F/COFFEEN ST 7. Turn RIGHT onto GAFFNEY DR 8. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR Estimated Distance: 12 miles Traveling South on I-81 1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST/RT12F 2. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F 3. Turn RIGHT onto GAFFNEY DR 4. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR Traveling North on I-81 1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST/RT12F 2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F 3. Turn LEFT onto GAFFNEY DR 4. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR
WATERTOWN URGENT CARE 457 Gaffney Drive Watertown, NY 13601 PH: (315) 779-2273
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NORTH COUNTRY URGENT CARE 21017 Route State Route 12F Watertown, NY 13601 PH: (315) 786-3436
Monday Friday 8am 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday 8am 5:30pm For Referral from Fort Drum MEDDAC call (315) 772-2778
CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL 1001 West Street Carthage, NY 13619 PH: (315) 493-1000 www.carthagehospital.com
From Fort Drums Iraqi Freedom Gate 1. Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE (also called North or Route 11 Gate) 2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 S 3. Turn RIGHT onto NY-342 4. Merge onto I-81 S 5. Take the RT-12F/COFFEEN ST exit, EXIT 46 4. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F 5. End at 21017 ST RT 12F Estimated Distance: 12.58 miles Traveling South on I-81 1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST/RT12F 2. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F 3. End at 21017 ST RT 12F Traveling North on I-81 1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST/RT-12F 2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F 3. End at 21017 ST RT 12F From Fort Drums Gas Alley Gate 1. Leave from Gas Alley Gate (Ontario Ave gate across from the airfield) 2. Turn RIGHT onto RT 26 3. Continue on RT 26 past the High School & Ford Dealership 4. Turn LEFT at CHAMPION ST 5. Turn LEFT at BRIDGE ST/RT 126 6. Continue to follow RT 126 7. Turn RIGHT at THORPE ST 8. Turn LEFT at WEST ST 9. End at 1001West Street Estimated Distance: 15 Miles From Interstate-81 1. Take EXIT 48 East onto RT 342 2. Turn LEFT onto RT 3 3. Turn LEFT onto NY-3A/CR-36 4. Turn RIGHT onto NY-3 5. Turn LEFT onto HOSPITAL DR 6. Turn RIGHT ontoWEST ST 7. End at 1001West St Estimated Distance: 33 miles
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Lewis County General Hospital 7785 North State St Lowville, NY 13367 PH: (315) 376-5200 www.lcgh.net
From Fort Drums Gas Alley Gate 1. Leave from Gas Alley Gate (Ontario Ave / gate across from the airfield) 2. Turn RIGHT onto RT 26 3. Continue on RT 26 past Carthage, NY 4. Hospital will be on the RIGHT when first entering Lowville End at 7785 North State St (RT 26 becomes North State St) Estimated Distance: 25 miles From Interstate-81 1. Take EXIT 48 East onto RT 342 2. Turn LEFT onto RT 3 3. Turn RIGHT onto RT 26 4. Continue on RT 26 past Carthage, NY 5. Hospital will be on the RIGHT when first entering Lowville 6. End at 7785 North State St (RT 26 becomes North State St) Estimated Distance: 33 miles
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
On Post Services
All services are held at the Main Post Chapel (unless otherwise noted) 10785-A Chapel Drive (315) 772-9989
CATHOLIC 5:00 PM Sat. English Mass 6:30 PM Sat. Spanish Mass 11:00 AM Sun. Mass 12:00 PM M-F Daily Mass PROTESTANT 9:15 AM Contemporary 9:30 AM Liturgical * 12:30 PM Gospel JEWISH SERVICES Contact 772-5591 Sunday Instruction 9:30 AM CCD 11:00 AM Sunday School 5:00 PM Jr & Sr High Youth
* service held at North Riva Ridge Chapel 10030 North Riva Ridge Loop (315) 772-8752
Bethany United Methodist Church 214 W. Lynde St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-7791 Pastor: Rev. Frederica Webb
Cornerstone Family Worship Center 231 S. Massey St, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-9052 Pastor: Dominic Kriegbaum http://www.cfwcwatertown.com/ Emmanuel Congregational Church 119 South Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-2650 Co-Pastors: Revs. Ron & Patty Farr http://www.emmanuelchurchucc.org/
Episcopal Church, Shared Ministry of NNY 314 Clay Street, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-3730 Pastor: The Very Rev. Dr. Jerome B. Wichelns http://www.sharedepiscopalministry.org/
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First United Methodist Church of Watertown 236 Mullin St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-3033 Pastor: Dora J. Schneider http://firstwatertown.org/ Holy Family Church 129 Winthrop St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 783-2468 Rev. Steve Murray http://www.holyfamilywatertown.org/ New Life Christian Church 1222 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) xxx-xxxx Pastor: Kirk Gilchrist http://www.newlifenny.com/ Relevant Church 207 W. Lynde St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 785-8775 Pastor: Rev. Rob Miskowski http://www.myrelevantchurch.com/ Sisters of the Precious Blood 400 Pratt St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-1669 http://www.sisterspreciousblood.org/ St. Anthony's Church 850 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-1190 Pastor: Rev. Donald A. Robinson St. Paul's Episcopal Church 314 Clay St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-3730 http://www.sharedepiscopalministry.org/
Grace Wesleyan Church 311 Prospect St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-1064 Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Pickett http://www.gracewesleyanchurch.net/ Maranatha Bible Baptist Church 622 Boyd St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 786-1881 http://www.maranathabbc.org/ Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish 320 W. Lynde St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-1474 Pastor: Rev. Richard Kenney, M.S.C. http://www.olshparish.org/ River of Life Fellowship 24650 NYS Route 37, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 786-1955 Pastor: Henry I. Schick http://riveroflifefellowshipwatertown.org/Home.asp Sisters of St. Joseph 1425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-3460 http://www.ssjwatertown.org/ St. Patrick's Church 123 South Massey St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-6086 http://www.stpatrickwatertownny.org/ Stone Presbyterian Church 140 Chestnut St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-5630 Pastor: Rev. Bruce Smith http://www.stonepreschurch.org/ Tri-County Church of Christ 25517 Route 342, Evans Mills, NY 13637 (315) 629-4155 http://www.christistheway.com/
Trinity Episcopal Church 227 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-6290 The Rev. Clarke French, Rector http://www.trinitywatertown.org/ Watertown Assembly of God 116 Haley St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-8885 Pastor: Mike Ryan Jr. http://www.watnaofg.com/
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AROUND TOWN
There are a few local attractions to help fill the time. Salmon Run Mall Outer Arsenal Street 315-788-9210 Thousand Islands Winery 315-482-9306 Fort Drum Museum Nash Blvd on Fort Drum 315-772-9007 Sackets Habor 1812 Battlefield 504 West Main Street Sackets Harbor NY 315-646-3634 http://www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org/ Sci-Tech Center 154 Stone Street Watertown NY 315-788-1340 http://www.scitechcenter.org/ Comedy Playhouse / Lake Ontario Playhouse 103 West Main Street Sackets Harbor NY 13685 315-646-2305 playhouse3@aol.com http://www.playhousecomedy.com/ Regal Mall Cinemas Salmon Run Mall Outer Arsenal Street 315-782-8080 Seaway Bowling Lanes 315-788-4050 Fort Drum Historical Collection South Riva Ridge Loop Fort Drum NY 13602 Behlings Spookhill Farms 12139 US Route 11 Adams Center NY 13606 315-583-6181 http://www.catchwine.com/wineries/new_york/behli ngs_spookhill_farms/ New York State Zoo at Thompson Park One Thompson Park BLVD Watertown NY 13601 315-782-6180 info@nyszoo.org http://www.nyszoo.org/
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BLOCK LEAVE
Soldiers may be given the opportunity to take up to 30 days of leave during shortly after their return. The Soldiers must have the leave available to take it, and they are not required to take the full 30 days. Dates will be released upon the Soldiers return.
We at 710th BSB wish you all a very happy reunion! If you require any assistance during this time, please do not hesitate to call us.
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