Your Community in Brief

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Your Community in Brief

08-18-2010 03:04 AM

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Your Community in Brief


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The RAF Lakenheath Treasure Trove will be hosting their 1st ever “Booty Bash” on Saturday August 21st from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Treasure Trove Celebrated a grand re-opening last year after an extensive remodel. Heather Joy






Your Community in Brief

Find a Hidden Treasure at the Booty Bash
The RAF Lakenheath Treasure Trove will be hosting their 1st ever “Booty Bash” on Saturday August 21st from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be tons of items for sale, food booths, dunk tank, bouncy whale, vehicle displays and more. Don your favorite Pirate costume for a chance at a prize. The Treasure Trove is operated by the Lakenheath Enlisted and Civilian Spouses club and funds raised from the Treasure Trove are donated back into the local community. The Treasure Trove is located on RAF Lakenheath between Eagles’ Landing and Electric Avenue.

Gate 1 Canopy Construction
Construction for a canopy at gate one is slated to begin August 21. Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends through September 19. Personnel should expect diversions and delays on those weekends and are encouraged to use Nathan Gate (Gate 2) during these times.

Boy Scout 'Meet and Greet'
Boy Scouts of America Troop 219 will hold a "Meet and Greet" potluck barbecue at 6 p.m. August 24 at Defenders Park next to Taco Bell. The Boy Scout Program is designed for young men aged between 11 and 18 to learn about various skill sets through Merit Badge work, outdoor activities, and leadership roles. Troop 219 is part of the Mayflower District in the Transatlantic Council.

FMO Closure
The Furnishings Management Office located on RAF Feltwell will be closed August 30 for the British Bank Holiday. For further information, call FMO at 01638 52 7334.

Spouse Tuition Assistance
Applications are now being accepted for the Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP). Visit the Education Office in Building 948 to pick up an application. Take advantage of this unique benefit to overseas active duty spouses. Call 01638 52 3851 for more details.

Child Care Fee Policy Change
New fee ranges for Department of Defense child care have been created and will go into effect no later than Sept. 30. The ranges are based on family income and are as follows:
$125,000+: $137 - $139
$100,001 - $125,000: $134 - $136
$85,001 - $100,000: $131 - $133
$73,501 - $85,000: $122 - $130
$57,751 - $73,500: $106 - $121
$46,201 - $57,750: $91 - $105
$35,701 - $46,200: $75 - $90
$29,401 - $35,700: $60 - $74
$0 - $29,400: $44 - $59
For more information contact the Child Development Center.








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