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News Notes -- Aug. 13, 2021
Masks required again at Fort McCoy, DOD properties
Per Department of Defense (DOD) guidance and requirements, the DOD requires all service members, federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in an indoor setting on installations and other facilities owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by DOD.
Service members, federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors who are not fully vaccinated also need to continue to physically distance consistent with applicable Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DOD Force Health Protection guidance.
DOD installations, other facilities, and worksites shall, as soon as possible, post signs and post information on their websites clarifying what masking requirements apply in each installation, other facility, and worksite.
Organizations should consult with their servicing Labor Relations Office for guidance regarding implementation for bargaining unit employees. CDC guidance and definitions of low, moderate, substantial, and high spread can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7030e2-H.pdf. Data on levels of community transmission can be found at the CDC COVID Data Tracker website found at https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/.
Personnel coming on to a DOD installation, other facility, or workspace who do not have a mask may be provided one by the DOD. All DOD personnel should continue to comply with CDC guidance regarding areas where masks should be worn, including within airports. The department will review and revise all applicable Force Health Protection guidance to address the new CDC guidelines.
Further guidance will be provided as appropriate by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness as necessary.
Bridge repair planned starting Aug. 23
Fort McCoy’s South J Street will be closed Aug. 23 through Oct. 29 from South 8th Avenue to South 9th Avenue for construction of a new bridge over Tarr Creek, Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works (DPW) officials said.
The suggested detour is to jog to the west utilizing South 8th Avenue, South F Street and South 9th Avenue.
For more information, contact Dan Hanson, DPW Construction Inspection Branch chief, at daniel.s.hanson13.civ@mail.mil or 608-388-4018.
Haunted Trails event set for Aug. 28
Pine View Campground will host a Haunted Trails event Aug. 28.
The event will feature a wagon ride, costume contests, site decorating, trick or treating, and haunted trails (including a not-so-scary version for younger patrons). Some events may require an additional fee.
Sites are still available to rent for the weekend. For more information, call 608-388-3517.
9/11 survivor shares story Sept. 1
Genelle Guzman-McMilan, a survivor of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, will share her story with Fort McCoy community members during a special event Sept. 1 at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA).
Guzman-McMilan was the last person to be rescued from the World Trade Center debris. She survived for 27 hours before her rescue.
The event will have two sessions: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Sept. 1 at the NCOA Graduation Hall. Space is limited, and masks are required for all attendees.
The event is organized by the NCOA and Army Community Service. Registration is required by Aug. 27.
Call 608-388-2359 or email dianne.l.sommers.civ@mail.mil.
NAF sale scheduled for Sept. 1
A Nonappropriated Fund property cash-and-carry sale is scheduled for Sept. 1 at Fort McCoy.
Items for sale will include exercise equipment, tables, televisions, and paintball and laser tag equipment.
Military members, dependents and retirees may shop starting at 8 a.m. Department of Defense civilians may shop starting at 8:30 a.m. Members of the public may shop starting at 9 a.m. IDs are required.
Items are sold as is, and no loading assistance will be available. Items may be paid for by cash or check. Most items discounted at noon.
For more information, call 608-388-2232.
Connect the Tots fall playgroup starts Sept. 14
The Connect the Tots fall playgroup starts Sept. 14.
Playgroups are 10 a.m. to noon at The Army Community Service Family Building, 2161. Each playgroup features a theme. The playgroup contains toys, books, and other materials to help strengthen each child’s cognitive, physical, and creative selves and to help promote social-emotional skill building. Through play, transitions, circle time, songs and activities, and informal conversations, parents learn about developmental ages and stages,gain tools to help understand their child’s behavior, and become empowered to prepare the family and child to enter school ready to learn.
Fall 2021 dates are Tuesdays Sept. 14 through Nov. 30.
For more information or to register, call 608-388-2412 or email brittany.r.sonie.civ@mail.mil.
Golf Tournament scheduled for Sept. 15
Support the Troops Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 15.
It will be held at The Golf Club at Cedar Creek in Onalaska, Wis., starting at noon Sept. 15.
The tournament includes lunch (starting at 11 a.m. during registration), awards, and door prizes. The cost is $125 for individual participants and $500 for a team of four.
The event is organized by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
For more information, call 608-388-2813.
Fall Craft Night planned for Sept. 23
A Fall Craft Night for members of the Exceptional Family Member Program is scheduled for Sept. 23.
This is a great opportunity for parents with Exceptional Family Members to meet and exchange information, resources, and ideas that meet the unique needs of their children. This also provides the perfect chance for families to mingle with new families and make new friends.
Activities will include finger painting, canvas painting, making frames, marble painting, and string painting.
Army Community Service events are open to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers, unless otherwise stated.
Space is limited. Call 608-388-7262 or email carmen.m.ortiz4.civ@mail.mil to register.
Publication date for The Real McCoy
The next issue of The Real McCoy will be published Aug. 27. The deadline for article and photo submissions is Aug. 18.
For more information about photo and article submissions or to submit article suggestions, call 608-388-2769.