Holiday hours posted

Dec. 26 will be a federal holiday.

The Commissary will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25-26; open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 31 and closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

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All Learning Centers, the Academic Resource Center and Tutor Center will be closed Dec. 25-28 and Jan. 1. Jan. 2, limited counseling services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Main Post Education Center, Building 217.

The ARC will be open its regular hours Jan. 3-4, but the Tutor Center will be closed.

Normal hours for all services will resume Jan. 5.

For more information, call the Education Center at 239-6481.

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The vehicle registration office will be closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2.

Chapels to reopen

An open house to showcase renovations at Main Post and St. Mary’s Chapels will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the chapels on Main Post. Refreshments will be served.

Audition for BRO Chorus

All Soldiers of the rank staff sergeant and below who have previously deployed are invited to audition for the Big Red One Chorus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 9 at the 1st Inf. Div. headquarters, Building 580. For more information or to confirm an audition slot, call 1st Sgt. David Fallin at 785-213-4510.

Holiday worship set

Catholic holiday services:

Children’s Christmas Mass/Pageant – 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at Morris Hill Chapel

Carol Singing – 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at Morris Hill Chapel

Midnight Mass – midnight Dec. 24 at Morris Hill Chapel

Christmas Day Mass, Holy Day of Obligation – 11 a.m. Dec. 25 at St. Mary’s Chapel

Protestant holiday services:

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 7 p.m. Dec. 24 at Morris Hill Chapel

Watch Night Service – 10 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31 – Morris Hill Chapel

Housing council to meet

The Quarterly Off-post Housing and Barracks Advisory Council Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Public Works conference room, Building 330 Dickman Avenue. For more information call the RCI Housing Office at 239-0650.

Visitor pass procedure changed

All visitors requiring access to Fort Riley between 9 p.m. and midnight need to get a visitor pass at Henry Gate off of I-70 at Exit 301. Visitors are those individuals who don’t DoD identification card.

Visitors will still be allowed to get a visitor’s pass at all three main gates (Henry, Trooper and Ogden) Monday through Sunday after 5 a.m. and before 9 p.m.

Visitors are not allowed on post between midnight and 5 a.m.

Border Patrol reps to visit

Representatives from the U.S. Border Patrol will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Army Career and Alumni Program’s center in Building 210, Room 006 on Main Post.

The Border Patrol is looking to fill full-time position GS-1896-5/7, Border Patrol Agent positions to work on the U.S. southwest border along Arizona, California, New Mexico, South Texas and West Texas.

If you are interested in applying and want to receive notification of open vacancy announcements, go to www.usa.jobs.opm.gov, click on MY USAJOBS, and Create Your Account Now. Soldiers, Family members and civilians are encouraged to apply.  

TIPS hotline open for calls

The Fort Riley Police Investigations Section has installed a new TIPS line in order to improve its services to the community.

The line will be used to assist the investigations section with gathering information people may have, but are afraid or unwilling to come forward with. People can call the TIPS line at 239-TIPS with any information dealing with crimes such as drugs, thefts, damages, etc.

Individuals may, but are not required to, leave their name.

Vehicles must be registered

All active duty Soldiers who are permanently assigned to Fort Riley and Department of the Army civilians employed on Fort Riley are required by regulation to register their privately owned vehicles on post.

Newly assigned Soldiers who have decals from other installations must update their records at the Vehicle Registration Office, Building 885, adjacent to Henry Gate, and receive updated date and installation identifier stickers.

To register a vehicle on post, drivers must show a valid driver’s license, state vehicle registration and proof of insurance for that vehicle. Individuals with temporary tags may obtain an extended pass for up to 30 days from the Vehicle Registration Office while waiting for permanent state registration.

Extended passes may be obtained from the Vehicle Registration Office for visiting friends or Family members. This will be enforced to increase traffic flow through the access control points.

CID offers $500 reward

The Criminal Investigation Command is seeking information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the offense of larceny. A utility trailer was stolen sometime Nov. 9 from the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Center, Building 9011 Rifle Range Rd.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the Fort Riley CID office at 785-239-3931, or the military police at 785-239-6767.

Post penalizes bad drivers

On the recommendation of the Directorate of Emergency Services, the garrison commander may suspend installation driving privileges for personal- and government-owned vehicles for up to 60 days for individuals who receive three nonmoving violations, such as illegal parking, within a six month period.

The commander may suspend installation driving privileges for POVs and GOVs for up to six months for individuals who receive three moving violations within a six-month period. Moving violations include all those listed in the Kansas Administrative Regulation 92-52-9 and Fort Riley Regulation 190-5.

Also included are cell phone use while driving, no insurance, failure to wear PPE on a motorcycle and failure to wear a seat belt.

Based upon the severity of the violation and the gross negligence of the driver, the commander may suspend installation driving privileges for up to six months for just one citation.

CALL offers help at Fort Riley

The Center for Army Lessons Learned has representatives at Fort Riley ready to help with planning and training needs. Soldiers at the division can contact Chris Cooke at 239-3990. Soldiers at the brigade level and below can call Bill Spiegel 240-1340 or stop by Building 1861A on Camp Funston.

701st BSB to host dining out

The 701st Brigade Support Battalion will host its Military Dining Out at 5 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Junction City Courtyard by Marriott. Tickets are available for $30 per person and by calling 785-240-3556 or 785-239-1108. Seating is limited so early RSVP is recommended.

ASAP offers training

The Fort Riley Army Substance Abuse Program conducts monthly classes for Soldiers in the rank of sergeant and above who have been selected by unit commanders to assist them as an ASAP subject matter expert. 

During the certification process, Soldiers learn how to administer the Unit Biochemical Testing program; assist commanders in briefing new unit personnel regarding ASAP policies, procedures and services; and how to develop, manage and facilitate the ASAP prevention education program to their Soldiers.

Classes are scheduled for Jan. 27-29 and Feb. 24-26.

The Unit Prevention Leader Certification Course has a rigorous, three-day curriculum with a required final test to achieve UPL certification. The course will be taught from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each scheduled day at the Digital Learning Center, Building 7285. 

For information on the Unit Prevention Leader Certification Course or to enroll Soldiers for the class, call Clyde Sallee, Fort Riley UPL training coordinator, at 239-1928 or 239-4151.

ASAP offers suicide prevention class

The Fort Riley Suicide Prevention Program will conduct Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training classes monthly.

Class is scheduled for Dec. 4-5. The two-day classes will be taught in the basement classroom at Riley’s Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

For more information, call 239-9434 or 239-1012.

Shuttle service runs on post

Fort Riley shuttle service has a single bus that runs on holidays and weekends. Because there only will be one bus running at those times, riders should remember wait times will be greater than during the week. 

The three buses that run during the week have staggered start times, beginning at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. All three buses run from noon to 5 p.m., and at least one bus continues through 8 p.m.

Stay alert

All units will instruct their Soldiers and Families to remain vigilant to possible threat to the Greater Fort Riley Community. Fort Riley law enforcement occasionally receives information about possible threats both on and off Fort Riley. All DoD personnel should be aware of their responsibility to report suspicious activity to Fort Riley law enforcement authorities at 239-6767.

Sports news in brief

Eyster Pool open to units only

Eyster Pool is temporarily closed for recreational swimming and all classes to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which requires swimming pool drains of U.S. public and federal pools to be modified with an unlockable and anti-entrapment device.

Eyster Pool will be available for military training only.

Until further notice, hours for unit training will be:

Monday through Friday

6 to 10 a.m. – Unit training (PT, drown proofing, water safety, rehabilitation. Units must call to reserve a training time.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lap swimming and physical therapy

4 to 6 p.m. – Lap swimming

For more information, call Hedy Noverosky at 239-9441 or Jim Westerhaus at 239-2612.

Relay for Life to kick off

Relay for Life will host a kick-off event from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Marriott Courtyard in Junction City. Any person interested can attend. More information about the Geary County Relay for Life will be available and teams also can register during the event. More information about Relay for Life can be found at www.relayforlife.org/gearycoks.

New Year’s bowling set

Join FMWR at Custer Hill Lanes Dec. 31 for its New Years Blastoff Bowling Party. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. lanes can be rented for $75 per lane of eight people. That price includes prizes, a live DJ, bowling, a balloon drop, champagne toast, children’s activities, a New Year’s breakfast and designated driver program. Reserve a lane by calling 239-4366.

Youth Sports slates tubing trip

Youth Sports and Fitness will host Outdoor Adventure Snow Tubing from 1 to 10 p.m. Dec. 30. at Snow Creek in Weston, Mo., for students in grades three through 12. Registration is $20 per child and includes admission and equipment. Open to Family of active duty or DA civilians. Transportation will be provided, but children should bring money for food. Registration will be at Child and Youth Services Central Registration Office, Building 6620, from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, call 239-9223 or 239-9200.

Corps sets Eagle Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Reservoir will host its annual Eagle Day excursion beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 3. Participants will meet at the fire station located at the intersection of Kimball and Denison Avenues in Manhattan where they will listen to two presentations by area biologists before heading out to view eagles around the lake. The event is free. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, call 785-539-8511, ext. 3167.

Community news briefly

Rally Point begins karaoke

Rally Point offers a wide variety of dance music with DJ Tracy Jordan every Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get on stage and sing your favorite songs and learn the latest Top 40 line dances. Free dance lessons will be given throughout the night.

ERP offers resume help

Need examples to just get started on building your resume? The Employment Readiness Program can help you edit your existing resume, or we can give you all the information needed to get started. It does not matter if it is a civilian or government resume. We can guide you to a quality resume that will make your skills more marketable to get you the job you deserve. Call ERP for an appointment at 239-9435.

Spiritual training set

The Fort Riley chapels will host its January Spiritual Ranger program from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Engagement Skills Trainer, Building 7739 Apennines Drive. Teen boys and their fathers are invited to tour the skills trainer as a part of the program. The Spiritual Ranger program is designed to help middle school and high school age students transition from boyhood to Godly manhood through a series of spiritual and physical training exercises. February’s event will be held at the Medical Skills Training Center. For more information, contact Don Ericson at donald.ericson

@us.army.mil or 239-0979.

Program offers college help

Fort Riley Youth Services and the School Liaison Office will host college preparation seminars for senior high school students and their parents beginning in January. The following workshops are scheduled:

Jan. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – The College Application Process presented by Parent-to-Parent

Jan.15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Preparing Financial Aid Documents presented by high school guidance counselors

Feb. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Preparing Student Portfolios presented by Parent-to-Parent

Feb. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. – Chart your Course presented by Parent-to-Parent

March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Effective Preparation for the ACT presented by the Fort Riley School Liaison Office

All seminars will take place at the Fort Riley Teen Center, Building 5800 Thomas Avenue. Call the center at 239-9222 or the School Liaison Office at 240-3260 for more information.

Rally Point offers lunch

Rally Point now offers and all-you-can-eat pizza, salad bar, baked potato and pasta buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Adults can eat for $7.95; children 3 to 12 years eat for $6.95. The sit-down buffet lunch features 48 TVs and four 100-inch screens. For more information, call 784-5434.

Leisure time Ideas

Junction City

Event: “Self-Help: The Comedy”

When: 8 p.m. Jan. 16-17

Where: C.L. Hoover Opera House, 135 W. 7th St.

“Self-Help: The Comedy,” a 90-minute fast-paced, two-woman show, follows the journey of Starshine, a middle-aged, insecure, loveable bumbler who can’t seem to achieve anything as she desperately tries to complete her training in the Venus Goldfarb Goddess Workshop. She will learn how to get some self-esteem, how to be worshipped like a love goddess, and she will then, and only then, become a seminar leader, a goal she’s been trying to hit for 72 seminars! This is her big night ... there’s a lot at stake.

Tickets are $17.50 each. For more information, call 785-238-3103 or visit www.jcoperahouse.org.

Event: Eagle Days

When: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18

Where: Milford Nature Center, 3415 Hatchery Drive

Observe eagles and other birds in their natural habitat on a free guided bus tour. Family activities will be conducted in the newly built Starbird Education Center. Climb inside an eagle’s nest and get a bird’s eye view. For more information, call 785-238-5323.

Event: Lyric Arts Trio

When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31

Where: C.L. Hoover Opera House, 135 W. 7th St.

The Lyric Arts Trio is a classical chamber music ensemble of clarinet, soprano voice and piano. One of the longest-tenured chamber music artists on the Kansas Arts Commission Touring Program roster, the trio has been a part of Kansas culture since 1990. The Lyric Arts Trio presents concerts of solos, duos and trios, enlivened with informal commentary on the music from the artists. The trio has a broad repertoire, from Mozart and Schubert to several works created especially for the ensemble. Trio members are Suzanne Hillis Ackin, soprano; Elena Lence Talley, clarinet; and Daniel Velicer, piano.

All tickets cost $10. For more information, call 785-238-3103 or visit www.jcoperrahouse.org.

Manhattan

Event: Beppe Gambetta

When: 8 p.m. Jan. 9

Where Manhattan Arts Center

From his unique roots developing as an Italian musician in love with both American country and bluegrass as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has traveled the world to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. For more information call 785-537-4420 or visit www.manhattanarts.org.

Event: “The Princess and the Pea” auditions

When: 4 p.m. Jan. 19

Where: Manhattan Arts Center

The Missoula Children’s Theater’s “Little Red Truck” pulls into town with sets, costumes and directors for an adventure like no other. Join us as children from the Manhattan area audition on Monday, and perform on Saturday. Lines, staging, songs and movement are learned in four-and-half hours each day, Monday through Friday. Not all cast members attend all sessions. It’s a week of intensive rehearsals, followed by two exciting performances. Acting and technical parts available for grades 1-12. For more information call 785-537-4420 or visit www.manhattanarts.org.