Return to the "POINTER VIEW"
                         May 3, 2002

  Pointer View Community News and Happenings

Prohibition on wildlife feeding

The Garrison Commander has instituted a prohibition on feeding wildlife in the USMA Cantonment Area that went into effect April 2.

Residents, community members and visitors are prohibited from feeding any wildlife with the exception of birds (through birdfeeders and suet) and official wildlife control efforts.

This is an effort to reduce the impact of whitetail deer in the USMA housing areas. Artificial feeding of wildlife can lead to an increased damage to vegetation and human structures and the increased risk of disease transmitted to humans and domestic animals, DHPW officials said.

Road closures, parking lot restrictions

Delafield Road will be closed in the vicinity of Michie Stadium through May 31.

Mills Road (between Michie Stadium and Lusk Reservoir) will be closed through Sept. 2 to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. This will be strictly enforced.

Stony Lonesome Road will have temporary closures/one lane traffic through Dec. 1.

The west portion of the Visitors Center parking lot is closed through June.

Security parking restrictions

Due to increased security measures, the Force Protection Office has restricted parking in Clinton Lot, Doubleday Lot, Tennis Court Lots, Cullum Road and Kosciusko Statue parking spots, Lincoln and Cullum halls rear parking lots and Jefferson Road on the following days:

May 4: From 11 p.m., May 3, until approx. 1 p.m., May 4.

May 6: From 11 p.m., May 5 until approx. 6 p.m., May 6.

Cullum Rd. between the Com’s house and Library corner will be closed Saturday for a review and memorial ceremony.

There will be no parking in any of the above-mentioned lots during all of graduation week, May 28 to June 1. Reserved handicapped parking will be in the Kosciuszko Statue parking area during all restrictions.

The post shuttle service will be increased to support the reviews. Point-of-contact for this information is Maj. Bisacre, 1-1 Bn. S-3 Officer, 938-3007.

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Instructors are needed for Summer 2002 evening courses at West Point. ITAL 101 and 102: Conversational Italian I and II. Minimum qualification -- Masters degree in subject.

Please send resume to St. Thomas Aquinas College, Army Education Center, Bldg. 2107 Pershing Center, West Point, N.Y., 10996 or call Jane Reggio at 446-2555 or stop by the office now located in the basement of the Visitors Center.

Mount Saint Mary College Summer I Registration

Mount Saint Mary College is currently enrolling students for the Summer I Session. To register for classes drop by our office at the Education Center.

Active-duty soldiers must have their completed tuition assistance forms submitted to the Ed Center by May 22. The following are some of the summer schedules:

Mon./Wed., 6 to 9:20 p.m. -- Intermediate Acct. 1, Intro. to Philosophy, Public Speaking, Spanish I, Intro to the Old Testament.

Tues./Thurs., 6 to 9:20 p.m. -- Earth Science, Social Institutions, Web Page Design, Production Systems Management, College Writing.

For more information or for more detailed schedules, visit the Army Education Center, Bldg. 2107, Pershing Center.

John Jay College

John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a Master’s Degree in Public Admin. through the Army Ed. Center.

Applications are currently being accepted for students wishing to begin their studies in June or September. Family members, civilians and military personnel are welcome. For more information, call Diana Neff at 446-5959 or e-mail her at jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com.

Craft Fair

There will be a Craft Fair at the WPES, May 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafters needed, but space is limited. Please call 446-3013 today. Vendor fees donated to WPES Nature Trail.

Liturgy and program

Come celebrate the liturgy with the Military Council of Catholic Women, Thursday, 7 p.m., MHT Chapel. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Program will include installation of new board and speaker Sheila Baker. Refreshments will follow.

Need JROTC instructors

O’Neill High School anticipates beginning a JROTC program in September and has positions for two instructors. For more information call 446-9575.

National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week starts Monday with the actual recognition day followed by a weeklong celebration. The Keller nursing staff will be honored all week and nominations are being accepted for LPN and nursing assistant of the year.

Information on all nursing specialities will be on display in the hospital lobby. Keller is dedicated this special week in memory of Mary Ann Taber, the evening charge nurse on the medical-surgical unit. She was a member of the KACH staff for 24 years.

Family picnic

The Single Parent Support Group will host a picnic for single parents and their children, May 25, noon to 4 p.m., at Bear Mountain State Park. Food and drinks will be provided and carpooling from West Point will be arranged. To make reservations call 446-1376 or 938-3411 by May 17.

Sponsors needed

Sponsors needed for 16 French Military Academy faculty members and their spouses from May 28 to June 1. The group is part of the contingent of St. Cyr. cadets traveling to West Point to participate in graduation. If interested, call 938-8798 or e-mail gb9204@usma.edu.

Christian psychologist and author to speak

Larry Crabb, well-known Christian psychologist and author will preach at the Cadet Chapel Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Crabb offers spiritual direction and small group leadership focusing on family, promise keepers and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Men’s Chorus performs

The Bob Jones University Faculty Men’s Chorus will present an inspiring musical program at the Grace Baptist Church, 54 Old State Road, Highland Falls, May 9, 7 p.m. For more information, call 446-4086.

Babysitting class

The American Red Cross is offering a babysitting class, June 10 to 12, 9 a.m. to noon at Bldg. 622. Participants must be 12 years or older and register by calling 938-4100.

Flower issue

The 2002 Annual Spring Flower Issue here is scheduled for May 16 (pending flower delivery) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Self Help Center (Bldg. 695). Initial issue will go to quarter’s residents with military ID and will be limited to one flat of flowers. After 6 p.m. the remaining flowers will be available to residents on a first come, first served basis. For information, call 938-5262.

Nature walk

The Natural Resources Branch of DHPW will sponsor a guided nature walk May 18, 3 to 5 p.m., at Round Pond and Wilkins Pond. The trail is not suitable for strollers or wagons. The USMA Forrester and Wildlife Biologists will be guides.

The event is free and open to all members of the West Point community and their guests. Reservations are a must and can be made by calling Martha Hinote at 938-5189. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and the event is limited to 30 participants.