Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
The National Fire Prevention Association has declared the theme of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week to be “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware — Fire Can Happen Anywhere,” and Fort Leonard Wood firefighters are gearing up to ensure community members become educated on fire prevention and know what to do should they encounter a fire. Although Fire Prevention Week is officially Oct. 7 through … [Read more...] about Get ready for Fire Prevention Week
Fort Leonard Wood’s 33rd annual Combined College Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 5 at Nutter Field House. The graduates will be recognized for earning an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree from one of five respective colleges, including Central Texas College, Columbia College, Drury University, Park University and Webster University. Laure Christensen, will serve as … [Read more...] about Combined College Commencement slated for Oct. 5
Banned Book Week 2018, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, will begin Sunday and continue through Sept. 29 at the Bruce C. Clarke Library, which will celebrate with a special book display. The 2018 theme, “Banning Books Silences Stories,” is a reminder that everyone needs to speak out against censorship. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, … [Read more...] about New Library display to highlight national Banned Book Week
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will hold a free Movie in the Park presentation at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Colyer Park. Movie fans of all ages can bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a movie on the big screen outside. Audiences can enjoy the 2017 animated film “Ferdinand,” which tells the story of a bull with a big heart who is mistaken for a dangerous beast. The film is rated PG … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park Friday at Colyer Park
By Amanda Sullivan GUIDON volunteer A missing pet can be a stressful time for the owner and family. In the case an animal is lost on Fort Leonard Wood, microchipping or identification tags can play a critical role in bringing your pet home. Fort Leonard Wood pet policies exist to ensure the safety of the community as well as the animals on the installation. Knowing and following the … [Read more...] about Got a pet? Get it microchipped
By the Waynesville R-VI Community Resource Office Special to GUIDON A team of eight AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates have completed service projects in the communities of Waynesville, St. Robert and Fort Leonard Wood. With the goal of making a positive impact in their community, the VSA team partnered with several community organizations. The team also had the goal of completing … [Read more...] about VSA projects aim to make positive impact
The Fort Leonard Wood Thrift Shop is accepting requests for the disbursement of funds through its Thrift Shop Outreach Campaign. Twice per year, the campaign aids various non-profit organizations and schools that provide services to the Fort Wood military community through financial support for special projects and events based upon merit and need. The deadline for this year’s fall … [Read more...] about Thrift Shop taking applications for Outreach Program disbursement
September is the month when gardeners often say nuisance animals do the most damage. These animals surface after the heat of August and search for food before the winter. The Missouri University Extension in Pulaski County, with local Missouri Master Gardeners, will present a one-day course “Moles, Voles and Armadillos,” at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Pulaski County Courthouse in downtown … [Read more...] about ‘Moles, Voles and Armadillos’ subject of Master Gardeners course Sept. 27
Music therapy is a hit with several teachers in the Waynesville R-VI School District. A new program is being piloted this year at several schools. Music therapy is designed to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals. “My students totally enjoyed it,” said Justine Swain, Waynesville High School special education teacher. A certified music therapist, Molly … [Read more...] about Music therapy pilot program begins
Budget-minded service members, families and retirees can kick off their holiday shopping early by taking advantage of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s fee-free layaway. The Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items of $25 or more — including toys and bikes — that are placed on layaway and paid for by Dec. 24. “The Exchange’s holiday layaway plan helps military families … [Read more...] about Exchange offering fee-free holiday layaway
The Bruce C. Clarke Library is hosting an art and poetry gallery challenge for all ages. The theme is “I Speak for the Books” Here’s how to enter: 1. Pick up a form from the desk to fill out and submit with your artwork. 2. Visit the children’s room to view the collection of books that are to be used as the inspiration for your art piece. Note: all the books are wordless and it is up … [Read more...] about In the Works: Art, poetry challenge, celebrations taking place at Bruce C. Clarke Library in September
The Waynesville R-VI School District announced Tuesday that it has launched its Tiger Tip Line, an online system for students and others to report bullying, drugs, fighting, personal crisis, safety risk, threats, vandalism and weapons. The link to the tip line is at www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/9592. “Safety is our priority, and the Tiger Tip Line provides another way — especially for our … [Read more...] about Tip line set up to fight bullying
Military students who shine in the classroom and serve their communities can earn cash for college by sharing their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever. Four winners of the Rewards of Caring scholarship contest will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Military students can enter the essay contest now through Sept. 27. To enter, … [Read more...] about Essay contest: Military kids can win scholarships
Story and photo by Heather Kline GUIDON Volunteer The International Military Student Office held the annual “Know Your World” event Friday at Nutter Field House. In all, 41 nations from Afghanistan to Liberia and Montenegro to the Ukraine, were represented by their finest officers, who are enrolled in various military programs at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence. The event drew … [Read more...] about Know Your World draws large crowd
By Capt. Nicholas Anderson Special to GUIDON Congratulations on the newest member of your family. Owning a young dog can be challenging, but isn’t without its joys and benefits. In order to ensure your puppy is set up for success and a life time of happiness and healthiness we recommend the following: We recommend your puppy receive heartworm, flea, tick and … [Read more...] about In the Works: Set your new puppy on a path to good health
