Vol. 67 No. 1 Jan. 9, 2009

Word of the month: Dedication Intel Soldier ‘was doing her job’ Story and photo by Sgt. Jerry Saslav 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Multi-National Division — Baghdad

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WAR EAGLE, Iraq — She doesn’t go on patrols and she isn’t a medic — but she has saved countless lives and helped dismantle a major al-Qaida cell, while working alone for a major part of this deployment. For her actions, Pfc. Christinna Viruet, was presented the Bronze Star Medal by Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, commanding general, Multi-National Division — Baghdad and the 4th Infantry Division, during a visit to Forward Operating Base War Eagle, in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah district, Dec. 23. “I was doing my job,” she said. Viruet served as the brigade’s only Sunni intelligence analyst for a while. She is assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi- National Division — Baghdad. For just “doing her job,” Hammond awarded her the eighth highest medal a Col. John Hort, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division — Baghdad congratulates Soldier can earn. Pfc. Christinna Viruet for being awarded the Bronze Star Medal at Forward Operating Base War Eagle, in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah “She’s been one of our key analysts district, Dec. 23. Viruet, who serves as the senior Sunni intelligence analyst, is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters here in the brigade, focusing on the Sunni, Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd BCT, was awarded the medal for helping to dismantle a major al-Qaida cell. al-Qaida threat within east Baghdad,” said Col. John Hort, the commander of the members of the Iraqi Security Forces. and feel privileged to have some of the smartest 3rd BCT, 4th ID. “Her work … has led to the capture “We believe that she has saved countless lives by Soldiers in the Army right here in the brigade.” of nine high-value individuals.” her ability to see the enemy and allow commanders Viruet said she was honored to be presented the The individuals were members of a terrorist like myself and the Iraqi army to target those award, but it caught her off guard because she was cell that specialized in “sticky bombs” and other individuals and bring them to justice,” said Hort. “She only doing her job as a member of the team. types of improvised-explosive devices that were is part of a great team. Her abilities are a testament to “I’m really surprised,” said Viruet. “I didn’t used against innocent Iraqi civilians as well as the rest of her teammates as well. I’m truly honored expect to receive an award.” Winds damage north CDC

Story and photos by Randy Tisor completely separated from the building and had According to Lynn Rivera, community manager Mountaineer staff landed just west of the structure in an open area for Balfour Beatty, residents of buildings 4412 and behind housing. Debris from the roof was cleaned 4413 were relocated to a nearby hotel due to the Extremely high winds severely damaged Fort up the same evening by Fort Carson Support heavy construction equipment being used in close Carson’s north modular Child Development Center Services and was determined to have not caused any proximity to their residences. Rivera expressed regret roof Dec. 25. Firefighters responded immediately to damage to the adjacent housing beyond destroying calls from area residents and found that the roof had a backyard fence. See Winds on Page 3

II Community Year in review Happenings NN SS II DD EE Page 11 Page 16-17 Page 25 2 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 9, 2009

MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: How to find strength in the new year Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Garrison Commander: Commentary by Master Sgt. Jose A. Colon Rivera fine-tune our relationships. When we deploy, it is our Col. Eugene B. Smith 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry spouses who are left behind to deal with daily life; and that Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Division Equal Opportunity Advisor is not easy. It is also important to let them know that we Dee McNutt appreciate their constant support. Chief, Print and Web Communications: As we start a new year, the world is in turmoil. How is your physical and mental fitness? Those Douglas M. Rule Hamas continues to place its headquarters among two areas are of primary importance if we are to be the Editor: Julie M. Lucas civilians and Israel launched an offensive targeting the effective Soldiers that our nation needs us to be. Again, Staff Writer: Randy Tisor terrorist organization. Our economy is in crisis and as with our family life, it is OK to admit that we do not Rick Emert nobody seems to have the right solution to the problems. know everything, and it might be a good idea to talk Devin Fisher We continue to be engaged in a war of two main fronts, to the doctor, or maybe a mentor, in order to ensure Happenings: Nel Lampe Iraq and Afghanistan. The process of handing over that we are on the right track. Sports Writer: Walt Johnson increased responsibility to the Iraqi government seems to The second important area of our lives is our Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall be going according to plans, and it seems that soon, most professional life. of our troops will be going to the Afghanistan theater of Just like in civilian life, our professional demeanor, our This commercial enterprise newspaper is operations. No big secret there, since the press has made competence at our job and our desire to improve ourselves an authorized publication for members of the it a point to indicate that we will be doing just that. Department of Defense. Contents of the are paramount traits that separate a professional Soldier Mountaineer are not necessarily the official As individuals, we have to contend not only with the crisis from the has been. What are you doing to improve your view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or affecting our nation, but also with our individual situations. civilian education? What are you doing to improve the Department of the Army. Printed circulation Most people tend to make New Year’s resolutions your military education? The Army has set up specific goals is 12,000 copies. 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Winds from page 1 devices to ensure the security of the roof attachment. on the part of Balfour Beatty for having to Children and staff from the center have disrupt the Christmas holiday for the Families been relocated to the east and west Child residing in the two buildings. Development Centers. Every effort was made “Due to the possibility of flying debris to ensure that children were kept with staff and the posed danger, as well as the noise members with whom they were familiar. from the heavy equipment being used, it was The north CDC will be closed for the only option,” Rivera said. approximately four months while repairs are Since the damage occurred on Christmas being made. Parents will be notified when day, the CDC facility was unoccupied at the work is completed and their children can time the damage occurred. return to the renovated center. As a result of the incident, all the roofs Editor’s note: A.M. Eastlake, deputy of the modular CDC buildings were checked director for Family and Morale, Welfare and and retrofitted with additional tie-down Recreation, contributed to this story.

Damage to the interior of the north Child Development Center included one gaping hole to the outside and extensive water damage to the interior due to Workers clean out salvageable furnishings and equipment a ruptured from the north Child Development Center after the roof sprinkler system. structure was ripped off by high winds Dec. 25.

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Iraqis receive newborn resuscitation training

Story and photo by and steps for the newborns; to save their Brockbank, 2nd BCT, 4th ID surgeon. training incorporated classroom Sgt. Rodney Foliente lives and save their futures,” said Afhenoo. “We’re currently training 13 nurses instruction in Arabic and hands-on 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, and physicians from the hospital and it training with newborn simulators. Infantry Division 4th Infantry Division, facilitated the seems to be well received. They’re This is the beginning of a train-the- class and coordinated with the local very interested and excited about trainer program. Initial training is done CAMP ECHO, Iraq — Iraqi government and hospital administration learning these techniques and being at Camp Echo, and once the training doctors, physician assistants and nurses of the Diwaniya Women and able to help the newborns and improve equipment and mannequins are available, received newborn resuscitation training Children’s Hospital. the survivability of the babies in the Iraqi professional will offer the at Camp Echo in Diwaniya Dec. 17-18. “We wanted to assist and train the Diwaniya,” he said neo-natal training program to other Local healthcare providers con- nurses and physicians to improve the This was the first class offered with physicians and nurses, said Brockbank. ducted the training to assist medical care of newborns to help increase that assistance from the Warhorse Brigade “It’s been very rewarding, personally, professionals’ efforts to combat Iraq’s survivability rate,” said Maj. Roger in Diwaniya, said Brockbank. The to be able to work with the physicians infant mortality rate, which looms as and nurses here. Our goal is to make a one of the highest in the world. difference, and that’s really the bottom “We have a great problem in our line,” said Brockbank. society (with) the delivery of babies. The The participants appreciated the most important (period) is the first few training, which will stimulate and minutes after delivery. We as pediatricians, develop their medical abilities and we face a lot of cases with so many skills, said Fadil, a physician assistant. complications, such as cerebral palsy or Iraqi nurses He added that more hospitals and clinics mental retardation. If we go back to the practice in Iraq would also be grateful to receive history of them, we discover that they emergency the training. (were) not managed properly,” said Dr. procedures Dr. Makki, one of the trainers and Afhenoo, a pediatrician at the Diwaniya on a an American citizen, said he was forced Women and Children’s Hospital. simulator to leave Iraq under Saddam’s regime. “I “So it’s nice to put together the during fled Iraq, not by my choice. Since then, program training for the medical staff and newborn I was working around Iraq, wishing a junior doctors (on) how to manage the resuscitation change to happen, and I can come back cases for the newborn after delivery. training at to serve my people. Then, I went to the This training helps the medical and para- Camp Echo See Newborn on page 9 medical staff to (learn) the essential things Dec. 18.

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Miscellaneous Investigative Division is offering a $2,500 reward Hours of Operation Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — for information leading to the apprehension and Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are meet quarterly to recognize wounded Soldiers who conviction of person(s) responsible for the larceny listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. come home separate from their units and did not of private property of Spc. Mendyka. Mendyka left In-processing participate in a welcome-home ceremony. The next for the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. social is Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Alternate Escapes, at the end of April 2008 and returned May 18. Upon Initial issues and all are welcome. her return, Mendyka noticed her trailer and all- Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. The Officer Candidate School Board dates — will be terrain vehicle were missing from the parking lot Partial issues Feb. 18, June 17 and Sept. 16. For more information adjacent to building 2154. Provide any information Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. contact Tom Grady at 526-3953. to the 41st and 48th Military Police Detachments, Cash sales/report of survey The Rocky Mountain Eagles Chapter of the 101st U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, building Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Airborne Division Association — If you ever served 1816, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call 526- Direct exchange with the 101st Airborne Division in any role, the Rocky 0564/3991 with case number 0145-08-CID056. All Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Mountain Eagles Chapter of the 101st Airborne Division information will remain anonymous. This reward Partial turn-ins Association is looking for new members. You are invited expires May 15. Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. to the Tet/Bastogne Dinner at the Academy Hotel Jan. 24. DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is Full turn-ins A social will be at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Reserve a responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. seat before Jan. 17 by contacting Tom Stevens, vice pres- Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Unit issues and turn-ins ident, at 719-484-0018 or thomasstevens50@ of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. yahoo.com. For more information about the organiza- cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities tion, visit www.screamingeagle.org/rocky.htm. numbers and points of contact for services: operate under the following hours: U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson • Wolf — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. (break- is open to servicemembers, Army veterans, Family Support Services service order desk can be reached fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. members, Department of Defense civilian employees at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or (dinner). Saturdays-Sundays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m and contractors. The group meets every Wednesday at routine tasks. FCSS would like to know how they (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (supper). 11:30 a.m. at Alternate Escapes for socializing, learning are performing in regards to the services they • 10th SFG — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. mentorship principles and organizing rides. To join, provide to Fort Carson. If you have any comments, (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. you must have your motorcycle registered on post. suggestions or complaints, go to www.fortcarson- Closed Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Terry supportservices.com and complete the customer Education Center hours of operation — The Mullins at 526-4103 or 388-2585. feedback form on their Web site. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, The Directorate of Information Management has • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: put in place a new procedure for Common Access when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- Card activation — there is no longer a requirement or emergency service is required. Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.- to go to the DOIM building Customer Service Center • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack 4:30 p.m. to have a CAC activated or, in the case of a lost CAC, at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- reactivated. Located directly at the Soldier Readiness • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call pational Specialty Library — Mondays-Thursdays Processing site in building 1042 on the third floor in Don Phillips at 526-9271. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 the identification card waiting area behind the partition, • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the DOIM has added a station to reactivate a CAC Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help • Defense Activity for Nontraditional after issue. In addition to activating and publishing tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Education Support and Army Personnel Testing new/replacement card certificates, this station can • Base operations contract Contracting Officer — Mondays-Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 assist with personal identification number reset and Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for p.m.; closed training holidays. enabling a disabled or locked account. reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional Installation Security Division — is temporarily damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Academic Skills Training — Mondays-Thursdays located in building 6222, second floor west. The • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. hours of operation are Mondays-Thursdays 8 request latrines, for service or to report damaged • eArmyU Testing — Mondays-Fridays 12:15- a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays 8-11:30 a.m. ISD is and overturned latrines. 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Defense Military Pay Office — building 1218, in Customers are seen by appointment only. Please Briefings processing, separation, retirement. Mondays- contact the organization’s S-2 or security manager to ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the Thursdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., Fridays make an appointment. first and third Tuesday of each month. Briefing 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Out processing/ The Army Wounded Warrior Program — recently sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310, customer service at building 1220 — Mondays- announced a change to the eligibility criteria for on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be Thursdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Fridays 9 wounded and injured Soldiers to enter the AW2 within 120 days of their ETS, but must attend the a.m-noon and 1-4 p.m. Program. The AW2 Program now accepts Soldiers briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence with a combined Army disability rating of 50 percent start date of transition leave. Call 526-2240 for Department office hours — The Correspondence or more, as long as that rating is for combat or more information. (Release of Information) Office in the Patient combat-related injuries. This is a change to the Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held Administration Division hours are Mondays- original criteria that required a minimum of a 30- Tuesdays at the Education Center, building 1117, Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday percent rating for at least one of the Soldier’s injuries, room 120 at noon. For questions contact University and on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 regardless of the total rating. The Army Wounded of Colorado at Colorado Springs Army ROTC at for more information. Warrior Program assists and advocates for severely 262-3475. Fort Carson Gate operating hours — Gates 1, 3, 4 wounded and injured Soldiers and their Families Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in and 20 are open 24 hours. Gate 2, 5 a.m.-6 p.m. throughout their lifetimes, wherever they are located. building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 Mondays-Fridays. Gate 5 is currently under Today, AW2 serves more than 3,200 Soldiers and p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E-4 to E-6 from construction and will be closed until Jan. 22. their Families. AW2 advocates are located throughout any military occupational specialty, have a general the country at major military treatment facilities and technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen; score Veterans Affairs medical centers. AW2 advocates are 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and career and education guides, benefits advisors, military pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit transition specialists, local resource experts, Family the Web site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. assistants and life coaches. AW2 assists Soldiers Gus Carrillo, worship leader at Soldiers’ while on active duty and after they transition to Memorial Chapel — is a guitarist and vocalist BOSS meetings are held the third offering songs of comfort and hope for memorial civilian life. Direct any questions to Fort Carson AW2 Wednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at Advocate Dennis McCormack at 238-0777. services and funerals. Call 719-640-9550 or e-mail 11:30 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. $2,500 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal [email protected]. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 9, 2009 Purple Hearts awarded to 3 Soldiers Story and photo by “I really wish I was still with my Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli guys,” he said. “I hate being back here 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th when they’re over there.” Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Badertscher said he was on a dismounted patrol in a market in Three Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Mosul, Iraq, May 23, 2008, when an Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, IED blew up on the sidewalk. were awarded Purple Hearts Dec. 18 Badertscher said his fellow for their actions during Operation Soldiers who took care of him when he Iraqi Freedom. was injured did their job to the fullest. 1st Lt. Galen D. Peterson, platoon “It comes from good training,” he leader for Company C, 1st Battalion, said. “From all the good training we do. 68th Armor Regiment; Sgt. Jonathan D. It feels good,” he said of receiving the Badertscher, a team leader for 3rd Purple Heart. “It’s something you don’t Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th want to get.” Infantry Regiment; and Pvt. Rickey J. Laughlin’s Purple Heart was Laughlin, a cannon crew member with awarded for injuries he received May 5, Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field 2008, when a sniper shot him in the Artillery, stood in the 4th Infantry shoulder. Division headquarters, receiving their He said he was at an entry con- From left, 1st Lt. Galen D. Peterson, platoon leader for Company C, 1st Battalion, 68th Purple Hearts from Brig. Gen. Allen trol point when an insurgent came Armor Regiment; Sgt. Jonathan D. Badertscher, a team leader for 3rd Platoon, Company Batschelet, deputy commanding around a corner and shot at him. He C, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment; and Pvt. Rickey J. Laughlin, a cannon crew general for the 4th ID (Mechanized). said the round went in the right side member with Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery, received the Purple Heart This was Peterson’s second Purple of his chest and shoulder area and Dec. 18 at the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters. Heart. He received his first Purple exited the back of his right arm. Heart during his first deployment to Another round ricocheted and hit Soldier. He also said it’s inspiring to until a person has been there. Baquba, Iraq in September 2006. He his finger. see Purple Heart recipients wanting to “It’s more intense for someone said that he was on a mounted patrol “Everyone did a good job patching go back out in the fight with their who’s been wounded fighting along- when his vehicle was hit by an me up,” he said. “Receiving a Purple fellow Soldiers. side their buddies,” he said. improvised explosive device. Heart is amazing, an awesome feeling “Their willingness to go back into During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Peterson said he received his and something nobody should ever harm’s way is awe inspiring,” he said. Jeffery W. Hammond, commanding second Purple Heart for injuries have to go through.” Batschelet said the camaraderie general of 4th ID (Mechanized) spoke sustained when his vehicle was hit by Batschelet said the Purple Heart is in a unit and between Soldiers is to the Soldiers via video from Iraq an IED in June 2008. rarely awarded twice to the same something that can’t fully be understood about their bravery.

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Miscellaneous Thorn at 382-4917 or e-mail [email protected]. Gate 20 partial closure — for construction. This Girl Scouts — are currently registering closure will result in only two of the four lanes open adult leaders and girls for the upcoming for processing decaled vehicles. This is the next step year. The new grade levels are: Daisy, in the installation of an automated access control kindergarten-first grade; Brownie, system called Mountain Post Express. Gate 20 will second-third grades; Junior, fourth-sixth have limited access until April 3. Due to expected grades; Cadette, seventh-ninth grades; traffic delays, decaled vehicles are recommended to Senior, ninth-10th grades; and Ambassador, use Gates 2, 4 or 5. Traffic along Magrath Avenue 11th-12th grades. For more information will also be restricted to one inbound and one contact Kenya Cruzat, director, at the Girl outbound lane during late phases of this project for Scout Council, 597-8603, ext. 24. installation of anti-vehicle barriers. Anticipate addi- The Directorate of Public Works wildlife tional delays at the other gates during construction. office — will recycle Christmas trees again Contact Evans Army Community Hospital this year. People can drop off their natural Nutrition Care Services — today to sign up to tree at the recycle center located on the fight the “battle of the bulge” with the new Rocky south side of the post exchange just north Mountain Weight Loss Program, a new approach to of the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and weight management. It is a hands-on, interactive Prussman Boulevard on Sheridan Avenue. approach that is fun. Participants don’t just count The center accepts trees until Jan. 23, calories — the program addresses mind and body, Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m.-3 and offers practical tips to help meet weight-loss p.m. All ornaments and tinsel need to be goals. To get started call 526-7290. removed before dropping off trees. Call Fort Carson National Prayer Breakfast — will be the DPW wildlife office at 524-5393 for held Feb. 4, hosted by the Fort Carson Installation additional information. Chaplain at the Elkhorn Conference Center from Spouse Support Group — Feeling lonely, 7-8:30 a.m. and includes a buffet breakfast, anxious or fearful about this deployment? inspirational and patriotic music and a special time Join this group of caring spouses. To of prayer. The guest speaker this year is popular and register call Army Community Service at inspirational speaker Dave Barr. A former Marine, 526-4590. Free child care is available for Barr received 57 Air Medals while serving on registered children. The support group a helicopter gunship in Vietnam, and later became meets Tuesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. at part of multiple international operations in Israel, Alternate Escapes on Specker Avenue. Zimbabwe and South Africa. Following a fateful Department of Defense civilian employees landmine explosion in 1981, Barr sustained life- — wishing to deploy in support of the Global threatening injuries that resulted in the amputation War on Terrorism, particularly to Iraq or of both his legs. After a lengthy rehabilitative period, Afghanistan, to assist in the rebuilding of he returned to active duty, completing his military these countries are encouraged to investigate enlistment. Upon returning to the United States, the possibilities. Information on building an Barr was reunited with his family and his increased civilian deployment capacity can 10-year-old Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Inspired be found at www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/ after his first ride since the explosion, Barr decided corres/pdf/pr080212capacity.pdf. Installation to travel around the world on his Harley. It was his Management Command Human Resources hope that he could encourage others to overcome point of contact is Diane Blakely, their obstacles and live their dreams. The Dave Barr 703-602-1695. Foundation was established to support charitable Claims against the estate — With deepest has recently completed roadwork in front of Pikes organizations, both in the U.S. and overseas, that regrets to the family of Staff Sgt. Timothy Peak Community College that can now accommodate are dedicated to improving the lives of the disabled. Walker, deceased. Anyone having claims against drivers needing to move from driving eastbound Tickets to this event are available from Fort or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. on Academy Boulevard to get to B Street. PPCC Carson chaplains for a suggested donation of $5. Clay Bibb, 439-6271. now has two entrances off Academy Boulevard, Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian Claims against the estate — With deepest regrets the original entrance to the west and a new entrance employees — is currently being accepted for the to the family of Staff Sgt. Christopher Glenn .2 miles further east toward Interstate 25. Eastbound following civilian employees under the Voluntary Smith, deceased. Anyone having claims against drivers wishing to turn around should proceed Leave Transfer Program. The employees who have or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. to the new easternmost signal and entrance. exhausted all available leave because of medical Daniel Benz, 524-5635. After a right turn onto the new access road, follow emergencies and are currently accepting leave Claims against the estate — With deepest regrets the road back to the original entrance. donations are: Lou Ann Armstrong, Garrison to the family of Spc. Stephen Zapasnik, deceased. Women’s History Month Luncheon Poetry Resource Management; Marcus Boyd, Directorate Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his Contest — for the month of March, Fort Carson of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; estate should contact 1st Lt. John Zinn, 526-9796. celebrates Women's History Month, highlighted by a Kimberly Perkins, Directorate of Emergency Claims against the estate — With deepest celebration luncheon. The theme for the luncheon is Services; Jeanette Hellwig, Directorate of Public regrets to the family of Spc. Stephen Okray, “Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.” The Works; and Carolyn Hale, Janet San Luis and deceased. Anyone having claims against or Division West Equal Opportunity Office is hosting Linda Rankin, Dental Activity. To donate annual indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. the luncheon and as part of the events, would like to leave under VLTP, contact the Garrison Resource Edward Phelps, 322-1429. offer an individual the opportunity to recite a poem Management Office at 526-1841/1839 or Grant Library children’s programs resume — that he/she wrote as a contest entry winner. Entries [email protected] to obtain form Read-to-Me (formerly Toddler-Time) is held must be a minimum of 50 words, no obscene or OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual Leave,” Tuesdays at Grant Library children’s room at disparaging terms, must be related to the theme and or the OMP-630B for an outside agency. 10:30 a.m. This program is for children 18-36 months the winner must be willing to recite his or her entry Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers and features rhymes, songs, stories and other fun at the luncheon. Mail or drop off all entries to the activities for boys in the first-fifth grades that learning activities. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. following address: Division West Equal Opportunity include sports and academics, helping to instill is storytime, for slightly older prereaders, with Office, Ellis Street, building 1118, room 101, Fort Family and community values such as honesty, stories, songs, crafts and other fun activities. These Carson, CO 80913. Deadline for all entries is Feb. good citizenship, respect and more. The Cub two programs will continue until May 2009. 13. Be sure to include contact information. The Scout program includes the following dens: Tiger Come join the fun and teach your little ones an winning entry will be recited at the luncheon. (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear (third early love for books and the library. Think outside the box and may the best entry win. grade), Webelos I (fourth grade) and Webelos II U-Turns now accessible from Academy Boulevard Point of contact is Master Sgt. Stacy Simon at (fifth grade). For more information contact Greg — El Paso County Department of Transportation 526-5431 or [email protected]. Jan. 9, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 13

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Chapel Chapel Schedule Protestant Women of the Chapel — will begin ROMAN CATHOLIC the spring semester Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Soldiers’ Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Memorial Chapel meeting each Tuesday that Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 District 8 is in session. Join as they draw nearer to Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 the Redeemer and fellowship with the women of Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Fort Carson. Free child care available by contacting Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7386 Natalia Bryan at [email protected] 15 days Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7386 prior to each event. For more information, contact PROTESTANT Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Bible Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 Donna Castle at [email protected]. Study Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 Prussman Gospel Service — in building 1850, Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797 at the corner of Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 Boulevard will be having its monthly dinner and Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797 Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Ball/526-1928 a movie tonight with dinner starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 For more information and to RSVP, call Janice Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 Parker at 390-4515. JEWISH For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.

How does one become a Catholic? — The church WICCA offers the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Sunday 2 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021 a process of spiritual formation, catechetical COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are instruction and faith sharing. If interested, call the traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Command Chaplain. Please Catholic Director of Religious Education Pat Treacy call the following for information and directions: Mike Dunning 719-371-6981; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. at 524-2458 to schedule an appointment. The RCIA group meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

The Army Cycle of Prayer legislators and municipal officials of the Mountain State. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the Unit: Soldiers and Families of the 412th Engineer Nation: That we may begin this new year with a following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Command, Vicksburg, Miss. renewed sense of hope and a prayerful approach Bible over a three-year cycle. Army: For members of the signal corps, providing towards peace. seamless, secure, consistent and dynamic Religious: For those religions that recognize and Today — Psalms 37, Mark 10 worldwide information systems and communication celebrate the beginning of a new year, that it Saturday — Psalms 38, Mark 11 networks for real-time command and control of may bring a new understanding of their faith Sunday — Psalms 39, Mark 12 Army, joint, and combined forces in tactical, tradition. Monday — Psalms 40, Mark 13 garrison and strategic operations. For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, Tuesday — Psalms 41, Mark 14 State: For all Soldiers and their Families from the state of or to pray for items from previous weeks, visit the Wednesday — Psalms 42, Mark 15-16 West Virginia. Pray also for Gov. Joe Manchin III, the state cycle’s Web site at www.chapelnet.army.mil. Thursday — Psalms 43, Genesis 1-3

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by Julie M. Lucas Local businessman Don Addy was named Among the numerous awards organizations on Soldiers from Fort Carson chose to participate Mountaineer Editor Fort Carson Good Neighbor on the 30th anniversary post received the past year include the Fort Carson in the Bataan Death March tribute in New Mexico, of the program. Emergency Communication Center Police and Medical and post teams competed in the Army Ten Miler. 2008 was a prosperous year at Fort Carson 2nd BCT, 2nd Infantry Division completed Dispatcher Lynn Hart answering the “Call of the Year.” Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James Kilpatrick despite the heated political environment the country its return from Iraq and after uncasing its colors, The Fort Carson Culinary Arts Team won Installation took over for Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Van was dealing with. changed the unit’s name to 4th BCT, 4th ID. of the Year at Fort Lee, Va., March 14. Fort Carson Dyke in July. To kick off the year, Fort Carson unveiled the Prestigious visitors to the post included chairman of Firefighter Spc. Scott Radtke was named military Soldiers from the World Class Athlete program Army’s largest solar array with the help of Colorado the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen firefighter of the year, while the department took flew to Beijing to participate in the Summer Olympic Sergeant Gov. Bill Ritter Jr. in March. During the Sergeant Major of the Army home a heroism award and Glen Silloway was Games, bringing medals back to the states. Major of In the continuing effort to support our injured Kenneth O. Preston’s visit, a bridge was gapped between promoted to chief. The Directorate of Information Names of offices around post changed in 2008 the Army Soldiers, reports showed that Fort Carson developed the community and Fort Carson during the Army Management won the top Information Assurance to include the Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Kenneth O. a model for post-deployment Traumatic Brain Injury Community Covenant signing June 6. Award. Due to many sustainability projects at Fort Recreation added the word “Family.” Child and Youth Preston signs evaluation and treatment. Carson, The Colorado’s Heroes of Sustainability Services added the word “School” to their name. the Army Wounded Soldiers were wel- award was bestowed to the sustainability team. Larson During the month of September the Grahams spoke Community Covenant at comed at the Joe Gmelch Dental Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, to the public about suicide prevention during National the El Pomar Warrior Social, which at the Staff Sgt. Jamie West, was honored with a Soldier’s Suicide Prevention Week and their personal experiences Foundation's end of 2008 was changed Medal for rescuing children on an icy pond. after losing a son to suicide. The Grahams were Penrose from monthly to quarterly. Fort Carson post newspaper, The Mountaineer, won later honored for their work from the Pikes Peak House Garden Units including what was second place in the Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware competition, Behavioral Health Group in October. Photo by James H. Egbert Pavilion formerly known as 43rd Area the highest award the paper received since 1986. Evans Army Community Hospital broke ground June 6. Support Group, members of You could hardly find a street or gate on post that for construction of a new facility to help cope with the 71st Ordnance Disposal wasn’t under construction in the past year, as Fort the growth of the installation. Battalion, and 1st Squadron, Carson prepared for 4th ID’s arrival on post. Significant The 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Aviation 6th Cavalry Regiment returned construction included a new Family Readiness Center, Regiment was announced to be restationed from the from deployments. The entire the USO center, Soldier and Family Assistance Republic of Korea to Fort Carson in March 2009. year saw 3rd Brigade Combat Center, a new community center, and the Ouray With many of Fort Carson’s Soldiers deployed, Team, 4th Infantry Division House, the new home for the commanding general, the goal for the Combined Federal Campaign was deployed to Iraq, and 2nd Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham and his wife Carol. The surprisingly surpassed. BCT, 4th ID joining them as Maj. Michael R. Martinez courthouse was dedicated, of September. 10th Combat and the Larson Dental Clinic received a facelift. Support Hospital also deployed Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente Fires broke out on Fort Carson April 8, with late November. 10th Special Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, begin the last other fires burning at Piñon Canyon throughout the Forces Group had repeated round of vehicle rail load operations at Fort Carson July 31. 2nd BCT, 4th ID left for a summer. It is estimated that nearly 300,000 acres deployments during the year. 12-month deployment in September. burned in total throughout the year.

Fires from April until September burned nearly 300,000 acres of Fort Carson, including parts of Turkey Creek Ranch and Piñon Canyon. Many local fire departments assisted in putting out the fires.

Photo by Devin Fisher Photo courtesy Army News Service Family members greet their Soldier at a return ceremony Sept. 25. Units that returned include 43rd Sustainment Brigade; 71st Ordnance Disposal Staff Sgt. Dremiel Byers, Army World Class Athlete Program, opened Battalion; and 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment. the Olympic Greco-Roman 120-kilogram wrestling tournament with a victory over Ukraine's Oleksandr Chernetskyi. The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing were successful for many Army athletes. During an exercise, all Soldiers carried the 98 pound artillery round to the tire flip station, which relates to vehicles on convoys that have breakdowns and the engineer must be able to conduct maintenance operations. In this challenge station, the A new barracks modular is being squad must flip a one-ton tire hoisted into position. Construction four times uphill signifying the all over Fort Carson took place 4th Engineer Battalion. during 2008 in preparation for the arrival of the 4th Infantry Division.

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ECAT below the surface. More parking to be available at EACH from page 18 Team members are by Capt. Steve Wasilewski for a number of clinics that currently prepared to help address any Base Realignment and Closure officer operate within the hospital. Clinics with my past experience number of issues including, scheduled to relocate include physical as a military member and but not limited to: The earth has been trembling around therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, to help them save money by • What to do with Evans Army Community Hospital in the past social work, family medicine, chiropractic, redirecting material to another old paint stored in motor few weeks. orthopedics, and portions of radiology, unit when they not only pools for years. Col. Kelly A. Wolgast, hospital com- pharmacy and patient administration. need it, but when it could • How to address an oil mander, has often emphasized that ade- The building will also include a new end up as a waste, which leak near a storm drain. quate parking is a fundamental component 24-chair dental clinic. costs even more money,” • Answering how long of the ability of patients to gain access to The new three-story SFCC will be said Francis Calar of his work fluorescent bulbs can be medical care. As a result, large earth connected to EACH via a two-level on the ECAT. stored after they’ve been movers leveled much of the ground on connector, but the first level of the SFCC The ECAT has a proven replaced and how to properly the north side of Cochrane Circle for an will actually connect to the sub-level track record of effectiveness. dispose of them. initial installment of 458 interim staff (service floor) of the hospital. Among the For the past two years, • Explaining what the parking spaces. This new lot opened in first obstacles which must be removed from the Colorado Department shop towel program is and December in an effort to replace staff the eastern edge of the hospital are the of Public Health and who it pertains to. parking spaces currently consumed by lengthy earthen berm that lines the outer Environment has found no • Educating units about construction activities. Several hundred wall and the two “wing walls” that help major discrepancies on how environmental and more spaces will be added during the support this embankment. These activities, Fort Carson during annual sustainability issues may differ spring and summer for a final tally and those that immediately follow, will inspections, which is largely here compared to Soldiers’ of more than 1,000 new spaces north of effectively consume all of the upper east due to the ECAT spending previous duty stations. Cochrane Circle. motorcycle and handicap parking. A number ample time with Soldiers in • Providing and informing The surface of the new parking lot is of handicap spaces have already been motor pools and administrative units about the extensive recycled crushed asphalt. It will be given reconfigured into the west [patient/visitor] areas ensuring that everything environmental and sustainability its final, smoother finish in the spring lot, and more than 600 parking spaces is in the proper order. training available on when it is transformed into a permanent currently remain in the lower east (staff) lot. Positive inspections also Fort Carson. asphalt parking lot. It will then be more As Wolgast stated at the Oct. 31 mean a unit’s training dollars When issues like these suitable for use by patients and visitors and groundbreaking ceremony for the new are not spent on fines and come up, the ECAT is readily will likely be redesignated for such use. SFCC, the Fort Carson skyline is about remain available for what they available to assist and turn This new parking capacity will to be forever changed. But as this were intended — the mission. potential problems into a provide easy access to the new three-story, change represent a significantly increased Ultimately, the ECAT is a new way of thinking. 153,000-square foot Soldier Family capacity to care for warriors and their force multiplier or additional For more information Care Center being erected 33 feet east of Families, the command and staff at Evans support Soldiers may use go to http://sems.carson. EACH. This new facility will provide Army Community Hospital see it as a when sustainability and army.mil or call 526-4340 larger examination and treatment spaces sign of good things to come. compliance issues are bubbling or 526-0979. Jan. 9, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 21

‘Family fun’ Carson bowling community brings in New Year Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff Fort Carson’s Keith Smith, left, talks to family members from left, Kellie, Heather, Sarah and Brittany, as they enjoy a outing Dec. 31 at Thunder Alley Bowling Center. There are many ways to bring in the New Year but few can match the fun and excitement that while he was assigned overseas. The family came the New Year together as a family,” Johnson said. family outings at Thunder Alley Bowling Center from many parts of the country Dec. 31 to be together Carla Johnson said she and her husband has for Fort Carson people each year. at the bowling lanes to bring in the New Year. enjoyed themselves so much after being at the This year there was a great mixture of young One of the people who came out with family bowling lanes last year that they knew this was the and mature people who came to the bowling lanes and friends was Donald Johnson, who along with place to be this year. She said the bowling center Dec. 31 to say goodbye to the year 2008 and hello to his wife Carla, made this the second straight year offered so many things that traditional New Year’s 2009. The New Year’s Eve party at the bowling lanes they have brought in the New Year at the bowling celebrations didn’t offer that it was a no-brainer has become a favorite for people at the Mountain lanes. Johnson said he believes there was no better for them where they would be and who they wanted Post who say there is no better way to enjoy a family way for him and his family to bring in the New Year to be with. atmosphere and bring in the New Year. than at the bowling lanes. “We just didn’t want to deal with the crowd or The bowling alley was alive with excitement “My family and I came out tonight because this the party scene where some things could happen about an hour before the official start of the is a safe event where you can have fun and bring in so we said, ‘let’s go to the bowling alley, have a evening’s 10 p.m. activities as people were getting the New Year and get home. We are here with family nice safe, fun evening,’ and we are closer to home bowling shoes, party favors and making food and and friends. The other thing about being here is that it by being here. The best part of this type of outing beverage orders. There were people of every is less of a crowd than would be at other events. My for us is we have our immediate family around us conceivable age group, at the bowling center and no wife and I came out last year and we liked it so much and our Army family around us to bring in the matter what the age group there was one thing in that we thought we would do it again this year. In New Year,” Johnson said. common, people were excited to be at the bowling fact, we liked it so much that we decided to lanes and ready to welcome in the New Year. bring the kids along with us this year so Not only did individual families come to the they could have the chance to enjoy the bowling lanes, but a family that was brought together evening. Normally, when people celebrate after a Soldier’s spouse did an ancestry trace also New Year’s they go out with their spouse was there with four generations of family members. and the kids don’t come along. This way Phillip Vizgauvis’es wife found her family last year our kids can be with us, and we can bring in Left: Fort Carson’s Donald Johnson takes advantage of the family outing that brings in the New Year at the post bowling lanes Dec. 31.

Katrina Perez, center, gives her children some snacks as the family enjoys a New Year’s eve outing at the post bowling lanes. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 9, 2009 On the Bench Trojans hoops teams traveling to west slope by Walt Johnson p.m. at Fountain-Fort Carson Mountaineer staff High School. The Trojans boys will play the Coronado The Fountain-Fort Cougars at Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans boys and Carson High School Tuesday girls basketball teams are at 7 p.m. and meet the taking to the road after Palmer Terrors Thursday at 7 coming back from the p.m. at Palmer High School. Christmas break. The Keystone Resort The Trojans teams will will host the 19th annual travel a long way to meet military snow sports teams from Fruita weekend Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. Monument and Grand Everyone attending the Junction today and weekend will be treated to a Saturday. The Lady Trojans variety of activities offered will play Fruita Monument at just for members of the 5:30 p.m. today while the military community and their Trojans boys team will meet guests according to event Fruita Monument at 7 p.m. organizers. The events will The Lady Trojans will meet include competitive ski and Grand Junction at noon snowboard racing, parties, Saturday while the Trojans free gifts, prizes and more. boys team will face Grand Discounts on lodging, lift

Junction at 1:30 p.m. tickets and equipment make Photo by Walt Johnson The Lady Trojans will the SnoFest the most fun and then meet the Coronado affordable winter vacation Defense Cougars at Coronado at 7 option according to event Fountain-Fort Carson’s Devyn Harris, 34, and Malcolm Thomas, 15, surround Sand Creek’s Nick Fox p.m. Tuesday and battle the organizers. during action Tuesday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. The Trojans won the game 55-49. Palmer Terrors Thursday at 7 For tickets and more

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Bench from page 22 information call the Fort Carson Information, Tickets and Registration office at 526-5366. Ski enthusiasts will have two events to mark on the calendar in the next two months. The first event will take place Jan. 17-19 at Wolf Creek and Durango Mountain and the National Sand Dunes. The first part of the event will be skiing at Wolf Creek and Durango Mountain. According to event organizers, not only is there great skiing but you can also take advantage of the “soothing” waters of a natural hot spring in Pagosa Springs. At the end of the weekend, there will be a stop at the National Sand Dunes for a half day of sightseeing and photography. The second event will take place Feb. 14-16 when once again there will be a trip to Wolf Creek and Durango Mountain and two nights of relaxation at the Pagosa Hot Springs. For more information on both trips, call 526-5366. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has continued its 4-on-4 basketball season with games at Garcia Physical Fitness Center Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. The league will continue play through Photo by Walt Johnson the month of January before the regular post Racquet fun intramural season begins in February. The league start date has yet to be announced. Members of the Mountain Post community get in some racquetball action recently at Forrest Fitness Center. For more information on the intramural The post has some of the finest fitness facilities in Colorado Springs that people can use for aerobic or other basketball season contact Steve Hollister or activities to get in shape or stay in shape. Joe Lujan at 526-6630.

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Families play in the colorful Camp What-a-Nut play area at the Focus on the Family Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is free to visitors.

Story and photos by Nel Lampe Mountaineer staff

Parents may be wishing for a warm place to take the children for a little exercise — a trip to the Welcome Center at the Focus on the Family campus is just the ticket. Not only is it Visitors watch a family group read a radio script at KYDS radio station at the a place for children to burn off energy, Welcome Center at Focus on the Family. The show is recorded and the group it’s an unexpected treasure trove of receives a CD of its show. activities. And adults can have a complimentary cup of coffee or tea. visitors and answer questions. films on screen, usually “Veggie Tales.” The Focus on the Family campus There is no charge nor obligation But the fun is downstairs. is just off Briargate Parkway at for visitors to use the Welcome One of the Welcome Center’s top Explorer Drive. Head for the Center facilities. Names are not attractions is the three-story corkscrew Welcome Center — it’s the building added to mailing lists nor are visitors slide, called the “A-Bend-Ago.” nearest the parkway. Signs show the obligated to purchase anything. The slide has limited hours; call ahead way to the Welcome Center and the The main floor has exhibits about to inquire about the slide’s hours Bookstore. There is parking nearby. the Focus on the Family organization, before planning a visit. When visitors enter the lobby through some of which are interactive. There Visitors who want to try the 75-foot the main entrance, they are greeted by are art galleries and a coffee stand, twisting slide must take the stairs to the Welcome Center staff members greet called “Solid Grounds,” which top for the thrilling ride to the bottom. serves complimentary There are some restrictions for using the coffee and tea. slide: children must be at least 43 and a A Kids’ Matinee theater shows animated See Focus on page 26

Places to see in the The Focus on the Family Welcome Center’s “A-Bend-Ago” Visitors watch a “Veggie Tales” video in the Kids’ Matinee theater on the main Pikes Peak area. slide can be seen from Briargate Parkway. The 75-foot-long floor of the Focus on the Family’s Welcome Center. The theater is one of several twisting slide is popular with youngsters. activities open to visitors. Jan. 9, 2009 26 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 9, 2009

An impromptu puppet show takes place in the puppet theater in the Discovery Emporium A jungle gym apparatus is in the cave play area at the Welcome Center at Focus on at the Welcome Center at Focus on the Family. A nearby stage can be used for budding the Family. Interactive screens and the video cave are nearby, as well as the slide actors or singers. entrance and a B-17 aircraft.

Focus The cavern-like play room has a video Guests can sign up upon arrival for a time from page 25 cave with ongoing videos, a jungle-gym play to do their own show on KYDS Radio. From apparatus for younger children, interactive 10 a.m.-3 p.m., visitors read a scripted radio half inches tall. Anyone taller than 5 feet 9 inches screens, a B-17 aircraft and “Whit’s End Soda show, complete with sound effects, and take should not ride the slide nor should people with Shoppe,” from “Adventures in Odyssey,” and home a CD of their show. bad backs, heart conditions or wearing a cast. the exit for the “A-Bend-Ago” slide. Focus on the Family is a Christian ministry There are many other activities available at The Soda Shoppe is usually open from 11 which broadcasts radio programs with a family Focus on the Family’s Welcome Center play a.m.-1:30 p.m., serving lunch and snack items. theme and publishes books and magazines. area. Some attractions in the play area are built After visiting the play room, take the secret The organization also airs an animated around the characters in the organization’s passageway to the Discovery Emporium, television show called “Adventures in Odyssey.” “Adventures in Odyssey” film episodes. where children can don costumes worn by the Focus on the Family relocated its Connie, Eugene, Liz and Aubrey are the characters on “Adventures in Odyssey,” and headquarters to Colorado Springs in 1991 main characters in the Odyssey series. create their own on-stage performance. There’s from its previous California location. Children may be familiar with the series, a puppet theater with puppets available for an The Welcome Center was added in 1994. It which is shown on some Public Broadcasting impromptu puppet show. There’s a reading attracts thousands of visitors each year; some Service channels and broadcast on some radio corner with books, a Foley room where visitors of whom just drive off the Interstate, others plan stations. The series is also available in CD can make sound effects, a Narnia Adventure a visit into their vacation plans. And a lot of and DVD form, and may be purchased in Room entered through an antique wardrobe and visitors are local citizens who’ve discovered the the bookstore adjoining the Welcome Center. Camp What-A-Nut, a play room for children. Focus on the Family Welcome Center. Visitors might want to arrive before noon to catch the free showing of “The Last Just the Facts Chance Detectives” in the large auditorium. • TRAVEL TIME — half an hour Some visitors participate in a “Scavenger Hunt” by picking up a list of items to locate • FOR AGES — families in the building. Birthday parties can be held at the • TYPE — indoor playground Welcome Center for no charge for the room. • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ Two rooms are available for parties — J&J (Out of 5 stars) antiques or the Fire Station. Birthday parties for up to 15 guests may be held Mondays- • WALLET DAMAGE — FREE Fridays by reservation. $ = Less than $20 Focus on the Family also airs radio $$ = $21 to $40 programs from a studio in the headquarters $$$ = $41 to $60 building nearby. Arrangements can be $$$$ = $61 to $80 made to watch a broadcast. Guided walking tours of the headquarters A visitor approaches the Welcome Center at the Focus on the (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) are also available Mondays-Saturdays. Family Campus. The Book Store entrance is at right. The book store at the east end of the Welcome Center building sells inspirational- type books, CDs and tapes, as well as T-shirts, gifts, greeting cards and other items. “The Chronicles of Narnia” books on disk Visitors take a are also sold in the book store as well as lunch break episodes of “Ribbits,” “Veggie Tales” and at “Whit’s End “Adventures in Odyssey.” Soda Shoppe.” The Welcome Center is open from 9 a.m.- Snacks, fruit 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. It is open Saturdays cups, soft drinks from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The Welcome Center is and ice cream closed Sundays and major holidays. treats are sold. Call the switchboard at 531-3400 to reach The Victorian- the Welcome Center, to inquire about birthday style soda shop, just steps away parties, to watch a broadcast or take a tour. from the play The large Focus on the Family campus is at area, is open 8685 Explorer Drive, off Briargate Parkway and during the Interstate 25; take exit 151. The Welcome lunch hour. Center is a low building near the entrance. Jan. 9, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 27

Academy concerts Pikes Peak Center “Nunsense” is in the Air Force “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” the Academy’s Arnold Hall Theater Broadway musical, is in the Pikes Pvt. Hazard by James Boroch Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sally Peak Center Tuesday-Wednesday Struthers, from the television at 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for series “All in the Family” stars. tickets or stop by the box office at Tickets are still available, starting 190 S. Cascade Ave., in downtown at $18; call the box office at Colorado Springs. 333-4497. Enter the Academy at the North Gate Exit and head Upcoming shows for the Cadet Area. The Pikes Peak Center, 120 Upcoming attractions at the S. Cascade Ave., is selling tickets Arnold Hall Theater at the for upcoming performances at Academy include “Pajama Game” 520-SHOW, at the box office or Feb. 7 and The Beach Boys www.pikespeakcenter.com. March 6. Call the box office Gabriel Iglesias, from the for information. show “Last Comic Standing,” is in the Pikes Peak Center Jan. 31. High School Musical “Street Scene,” a Broadway The Colorado Springs World Opera presented by the Opera Arena has “High School Musical: Theatre of the Rockies, is Feb. The Ice Tour” on its ice Jan. 16- 28-March 1. 19. There are seven performances, Thomas the tank engine including daytime and evening and friends present “Thomas choices. Call 866-464-2626 Live! A Circus comes to or stop by the World Arena Town” March 14. There will box office, the Citadel Mall or be three shows. King Soopers. Mel Tillis is in the Pikes Peak Center March 28 at 7 p.m. Harlem Globetrotters “The Musical Adventures of The World Arena will host the Flat Stanley” is the Imagination Harlem Globetrotters April 3 at Celebrations Family Theater 7 p.m. Stop by the box office for presentation at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at tickets or call 866-464-2626 and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $8. ask for the military discount. — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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