Fort Greely Resident Newsletter • Feb 2011 • www.nhcalaska.
com
NHC Wainwright Guest
Suites Available for
Greely Families
Planning a trip to Fort Wainwright or Fair-
banks? North Haven has a limited number of
guest suites available for Fort Greely families
to stay in while they are in town. For more in-
formation contact the North Haven Community
Office at Greely - 869-3032.
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The History of the “Great Land”
Russians Discover the “Great Land”to the East
Before Russians came into contact with Alaska,
many Paleolithic families had moved into north-
western North America sometime between 16,000
and 10,000 BC. They traveled across the Bering
land bridge into western Alaska, where they de-
scended across Alaska and Canada. These areas
then became populated by the Inuit and a variety
of European groups.
Between 1647 and 1741, Russians were explor-
ing to the east to trade, conquer the indigenous
people, and to find new land. In 1741, more than
The Signing the Alaska Treaty of Cessation,
250 years ago, Captain-Commander Vitus Bering
which took place on March 30,1867.
sailed the North Pacific until he found King’s Island,
where he ran into Alaskan Natives. This voyage Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound, where they
traded with local Natives. Shelikhov’s chief rival,
represents the first Russian contact with the
American mainland, and with Alaska Native people. Pavel Lebedev-Lastochkin, established several
posts in Cook Inlet, at the mouths of the Kasilof
When they tried to and Kenai Rivers, on the west side of the inlet, and
head back to Russia, near the mouth of Eagle River.
they anchored at St.
Peter and had their first In 1799, the Russian government established a
exchange with the Na- single, government sponsored group, which was
tives. For all the time the called the Russian American Company, to continue
Russians were in Alaska, the development of Alaska resources. The govern-
fur-bearing sea and land ment was a monopoly, so no other Russian group
mammals were the main The Captain-Commander was allowed to operate in Alaska. The new group
Vitus Bering, who lead directed all Russian commercial activity in America
resource exploited. Over the voyage across the
the next one hundred
years, the Russians would
North Pacific.
from 1799 to 1866. In 1867, the Russian America
was sold to the United States, but had to wait until
learn a great deal about the layout of the North the end of the American Civil War. The American
Secretary of State William H. Seward and Russian
Pacific and Alaska. There would be over sixty Rus-
envoy Eduard de Stoeckl signed a treaty of pur-
sian voyages, to what they called Russian America,
chase. The transfer ceremony took place at Sitka
before United States purchased it in 1867. The
on October 18, 1867. The transaction was dubbed,
explorers, then, mapped the Bering Sea coast and
“Sewards Folly” by his fellow congressional and
some of the Arctic.
the general population of the United States.
Eventually, two groups came to dominate. One
group, led by Gregorii Shelikhov, established the
first stable Russian post in Alaska, on Kodiak Island
in 1784. From there, Shelikhov sent hunters into

Recycling Is For Real on Fort Wainwright
and Fort Greely
By John Bittner, Environment and Utilities Manager
As you have probably heard and seen, there are now some conve-
nient locations on the base in which you can recycle almost every-
thing that is recyclable. The Fort Wainwright and Fort Greely Garrison,
in cooperation with K&K recycling, has established three recycling
points on Fort Wainwright and are currently talking with Fort Greely
about joining recycling efforts together. You can recycle: all paper
and cardboard, metal cans & other clean metal, aluminum, and plas-
tic classes 1-7 (look for the number in the recycle triangle stamped
on the bottle or container). NHC, along with Garrison and K&K, also
did a “treecycling” event – chipping nearly 300 trees on the base
earlier this month for reuse. This event was a first in the Interior of
Alaska! This is ahead of Fairbanks, UAF, the Borough, or anywhere in
the Interior.
To restate a phrase from Captain Timothy Hall, CM USAG HHC/
HHD Commander and Sustainability Officer, Fairbanks and all of the
Interior of Alaska is “Chasing the base.” Please pat yourselves on
the back because you are making it happen and leading the way. If
your household or workplace does not currently do this, I would like to
encourage you to make a difference by setting up a system to store
recyclable materials, which you would take to the recycle points once
they are full. It is a little chilly in the winter months, at the recycle
points, but think about all the trash both posts are keeping out of the
landfill. You are helping to create a better world, now and for your
children. Please keep up the good work and if you can make a differ-
ence by starting or improving your recycling efforts, please do it!!
Resident Event Reminder
North Haven’s Children Story and Craft Hour
North Haven is pleased to present Children’s Story and
Craft hour at both Forts Wainwright and Greely. Each
week, your child will get to hear a fun story read by a
special guest reader and then work on a craft project
related to the story. For safety’s sake, please
plan for a responsible person to attend along
with your child. The next story and craft hour
will take place February 17th (Fort Wain-
wright) and February 18th (Fort Greely). For
more information, please contact our Com-
munity Services Office at (907) 356-7165.
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Doodle 4 Google
What I’d Like to Do Someday…
The concept of the doodle was
born in 1998 when Google found-
ers Larry and Sergey played with
the corporate logo at the Burn-
ing Man Festival in Nevada. A
stick figure drawing was placed
behind the second “o” in the word Google. This revision was intended
to show, in a comical way, that the founders were “out of the office.”
With this being their first doodle and how simple it was, the idea of
decorating the logo for different events was well received by Google
users.
In 2000, Larry and Sergey asked intern Dennis Hwang, who is now
the webmaster, to produce a doodle for Bastille Day, which then lead
him to become Google’s chief doodler. Before, doodles were often
used for large, visible holidays. Nowadays, doodles represent a variety
of events and anniversaries, along with the holidays. There have been
about 300 doodles created for Google.com in the US, while there are
about 700 worldwide.
Since 2008, Google has encouraged and celebrated the creativity
of young people, which lead to the “Doodle 4 Google” competition.
Doodle 4 Google is a competition open to all students enrolled in
K-12 U.S. schools to create their own Google doodle inspired by the
theme, “What I’d like to do someday…”. One lucky student artist will
take home a $15,000 college scholarship and $25,000 technology
grant for their school, among many other prizes.
There are four different age groups: Kindergarden-3rd; 4th-6th; 7th-
9th; and 10th-12th. The doodles will be judged based on the follow-
ing: Artistic merit-based on grade and artistic skill; creativity-based
on the representation of the theme and the use of the logo; theme
communication-how well the theme is expressed; and appropriate-
ness of the supporting statement. Along with the doodle, a supporting
statement must be written, of up to 50 words, explaining their “What
I’d like to do someday…” theme.
If you would like to join this year’s competition, please complete the
online registration at the website below. Registration closes on March
2, 2011, at 11:59:59 p.m. PT. Entries must be postmarked by March
16, 2011.
For more information on the contest, to see the design guidelines,
or to register, please visit Doodle 4 Google or call your Community
Services office at 356-7165.
Resident Reminders!
Guest Policy During Deployment
Up to two adult family members may stay
with the spouse during the Service mem-
ber’s deployment. Resident must notify
North Haven Communities of the additional
family members residing in the home. Spe-
cial requests for guests will be considered
on a case-by-case basis. The presence of
guests does not entitle the Service member
to a larger home.
Temporary Absence from Home
North Haven will perform periodic inspec-
tions of the home during extended absenc-
es of more than one week. All residents
must contact their Community Center
to provide the dates needed for “Home
Watch” and to complete the Home Watch
form. An emergency contact must be given
any time a resident is away from home
for an extended period. In the event of an
absence from the home, the resident is re-
quired to arrange for adequate care of the
home; ensuring that the fenced-in yard is
maintained and that the home will be safe
during the winter. Provisions for lawn mow-
ing and snow removal must be made in
your absence. Pets may not be left at your
home during periods of absence. Residents
are liable for any damages which may
occur to your home or personal belongings
during your absence. For more information,
contact your Community Center.
How we did in January
73 new residents!
Welcome to North Haven Communities!
1,544 work orders completed!
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Keep Your Kids Safe from Water
Dangers In Your Home
By Scott McEntire, Asset Safety Manager
Water can be dangerous to young children year round, not just in the summer. Constant, active
adult supervision is needed to keep children safe around any body of water – including bath-
tubs, toilets and even buckets.
Bath time is a great time to bond with young children. Make sure your children have fun and
stay safe in the tub by closely watching them every second. Run your hand through the water
to test for hot spots, before letting children in the tub. Since children have thin skin that can
burn easily, the temperature of the water in your home is important. Hot water can burn a child
in seconds. Check your hot water heater and make sure the temperature in your home is set to
120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water in and around your home can be very dangerous for young children. They can drown in
only an inch or two of water. You need to watch your children very carefully when they are in or
near water. Follow the Home Safety Council’s safety tips below, to learn more about protecting
your child from water dangers.
Keep Children Safe from Drowning:
Community Events In the Bathroom
• Always stay close enough to touch your child
when he or she is in or near the bathtub,
Fort Wainwright toilet, pools, spas or buckets.
• Only grownups should be in charge during
February bath time.
17th Children’s Story and Craft Hour • Do not leave young children in the tub alone
4377 L-White St. –4:00-5:00 p.m. with older children.
21st N
 HC offices closed in observance • Baby bath seats are not a safety device. They
of President’s Day should never take the place of an adult.
22nd New Resident Orientation • Drain the bathtub as soon as bath time is
Southern Lights Chapel 5:00 p.m. over.
27th Fairbanks Grizzlies • Use toilet seat locks and keep toilet lids shut.
“NHC Kick-Off Classic”
• Empty all buckets when you are done using
Carlson Center 4:05 p.m.
them and store them upside down.
Fort Greely Keep Children Safe from Hot Water Burns:
February In the Home
17th Ladies Night Out • Hot water burns like fire. Use a thermometer
6:00-8:00 p.m. to test the water coming out of your tap.
• Set your water heater at 120 degrees Fahr-
18th Children’s Reading Hour
10:00-11:00 a.m. enheit to prevent burns.
In the Bath
21st NHC offices closed in observance
of President’s Day • Turn the cold water on first and then add
warm water.
27th Fairbanks Grizzlies
“NHC Kick-Off Classic” • Install special tub spouts and shower head
Carlson Center 4:05 p.m. that prevent hot water burns.
• Do not store electrical appliances such as
blow dryers and radios near sinks and tubs.
Keep these out of children’s reach at all
times.