Vol. 66, No. 23 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. June 6, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Selfless Service WTB changes leadership Story and photo by James H. Egbert Mountaineer staff
With Cheyenne Mountain looming in the background, flag swaying in the light breeze as clouds passed by mostly sunny skies, Manhart Field might have made a great spot for a morning picnic. Instead, the Warrior Transition Battalion held a change of command and a change of responsibility with all of the tradition the Army could muster on Tuesday. Instead of shouted commands, a bugler sounded the traditional commands. Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard J. Richardson passed his responsibilities of to Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Bunch as Lt. Col. Gaylene K. Weber relinquished command to Lt. Col. Andrew Grantham. The ceremony marked the first time a senior commander has relinquished command at the same time the responsibilities of command sergeant major were passed at the WTB. Weber has been commander of the WTB since the battalion stood up in June 2007. In just 363 days, the battalion has grown from just a couple hundred Soldiers and staff to more than 700 Soldiers complemented by hundreds more in medical staff. The WTB is carrying on the mission of helping Soldiers assigned to the battalion to heal from wounds seen and unseen then to transition to continued Army service or civilian life. The guest speaker for the change of commend ceremony was Col. Kelly A. Wolgast, commander, Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson. “Last June, we at the Medical Activity Command were not too sure how this mission would progress. Today, with the exceptional support of the staff at Evans, the Fort Carson garrison and support elements, we have created a strong unit with a compassionate environment in which our warriors in transition can complete their mission of healing. We have assisted hundreds of Soldiers in their successful transition process and will continue to do so in the future,” said Wolgast. Wolgast praised the efforts of both Weber and Richardson in building a successful command and leading from the front. Quoting Florence Nightingale, Wolgast said, “Let us be anxious to do well, not for selfish praise but to honor and advance the cause, the work we have taken up. Let us value our training not as it makes us cleverer or superior to others, but inasmuch as it enables us to be more useful and helpful to our fellow creatures, the sick, those who most want our help.” With the passing of the battalion’s colors from the outgoing command sergeant major to the outgoing commander, then to the incoming commander and finally the incoming command sergeant major, the torch is passed and command integrity is maintained. Weber praised her command team and the Soldiers of the WTB for the strides they had made in standing up the battalion and thanked all who supported her during her command. Grantham spoke to the WTB and his new command staff, thanking them for their hard work and encouraged them by Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard J. Richardson passes the battalion colors to symbolize the telling them that the standards they already set merely needed to change of responsibility to outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Gaylene K. Weber, before she in turn be maintained. passes the colors to Col. Kelly Wolgast and on to the incoming command team.
II Military Feature Happenings NN SS II DD EE Page 7 Pages 22-23 Page 33 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Opinion/Editorial
MOUNTAINEER Selfless Service Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Garrison Commander: Soldiers live by core values Col. Eugene B. Smith Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: by Sgt. 1st Class Jose A. Colon-Rivera So the question is, why would a normal human Dee McNutt being choose to go into the U.S. military or in any of the Chief, Print and Web Communications: Equal Opportunity Advisor Douglas M. Rule first-responder professions? It defies logic, seems like Editor: Julie M. Lucas “Because it is the right thing to do.” My father said today’s generation puts their needs in front of anybody Staff Writer: James H. Egbert those words to me many years ago and they seem to else’s and yet, today, hundreds of people volunteer to defend Thea Skinner contrast with today’s favorite saying, “What’s in it for me?” our nation, even when it is not the popular thing to do. Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli Why does the firefighter run into the building engulfed Our nation is guided by the simple principle defined Spc. Daniel Donegan Happenings: Nel Lampe by flames? Why does the police officer protect those by my father’s words: “Because it is the right thing to do.” Sports Writer: Walt Johnson who cannot protect themselves? Why does the future That is the basis of one of the most important values Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Soldier, Airman, Marine or Sailor go to the recruiting taught to our Soldiers: selfless service. There is no other station, raise his or her right hand and swear to defend the explanation. 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I feel I need to do my job at Mountaineer editor 526-4144 ever face is with themselves 100 percent to serve them.” and the will to carry on in Post information the face of adversaries.” Staff Sgt. Malcolm 526-5811 Nichols Sgt. Brian Havens Fort Carson Post weather hotline Chaplain Command 526-0096 Fort Carson Chaplain’s Office News June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 3 4th BCT receives reissued equipment Story and photo Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
When a unit deploys, there is always equipment that isn’t necessary for the mission. This equipment is left behind and recycled to other units who need it for training and to fill their Modified Table of Organization and Equipment slots. In order to prepare for training, Company E, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, received equipment that is vital for preparation for another deployment. Company E, organic to 704th Brigade Support Battalion but attached to 1st Bn., 12th Infantry Regiment, received vehicles, trailers and communi- cations equipment, and netting. Kerwin C. Walker, the program manager for Global Property Management Support Services Fort Carson, said the left-behind equipment program takes equipment left behind by a deploying unit Soldiers in Company E, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, inventory and and puts it into a pool that can serve inspect equipment reissued to them from the left-behind equipment pool at Fort Carson. The equipment will enable Company E, to train for future deployments. Left behind equipment is equipment left behind from units that deploy, which can, in turn, See Reissued on page 4 serve other units at Fort Carson and throughout the Army for training purposes. 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 News
See Reissued from page 3 “We have done this a time or from other units, Long said. They it easier on the Soldiers to do two ourselves, so we make it as were issued 52 pieces of equipment their inventory and everything,” the needs of another unit at Fort painless as possible because we and will receive more as soon as he said. “It’s great.” Carson or the needs of the Army. know all about it,” he said. the Humvees that were recalled due Mihlbauer said it was good That equipment is given back Walker said the process went to a safety message are fixed. for the Soldiers to work with to the unit when it returns from a smoothly and part of that is due to “We have directives from the civilians. deployment. Sometimes the exact the relationship already established FORSCOM (U.S. Army Forces “Even I have learned a lot from equipment isn’t available so replace- with 4th BCT, 4th ID when the Command) to send equipment to these vehicle draws,” he said. ments are issued, Walker said. unit deployed to Iraq in October Fort Drum, N.Y., Fort Hood, Texas, Staff Sgt. Tracy L. Jones, “When units turn in a set 2006 as 2nd Brigade Combat Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Campbell, supply sergeant for Company E, of equipment to us, if it’s less Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Ky. and Fort Stewart, Ga.,” Long said everything went smoothly than 10-20 standards, the Robert S. Long, the master said of places equipment can and and quickly. equipment is brought up to supply technician for GPMSS will be shipped to as part of the Jones said the company came 10-20 standards before shipping Fort Carson, is in charge of 27 pool at Fort Carson. out early to inspect the vehicles and out,” he said of bringing every- people who receive equipment 1st Lt. Brooks A. J. Mihlbauer, take technical inventories, so that thing up to military standard. from deploying units and account executive officer for Company E, by the time the civilians came out Walker said most of the for and manage it. said the process of transferring everything was ready for signatures. people on the ManTECH Most of the equipment 4th the equipment from ManTECH’s “The Soldiers inspected the International Corporation’s BCT, 4th ID received is from 3rd property book to the battalion’s vehicles to make sure all BII Defense Systems Group, are either Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry has gone smoothly. (basic issue item) components retired military or prior service Division, which is currently “The civilians are very were there,” he said. “They made that have deployed before. deployed to Iraq and bits and pieces friendly and helpful, and it makes sure there were no shortages.”
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Miscellaneous DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is The office is closed on federal and training responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort holidays. Soldiers must attend a mandatory briefing Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance before receiving a claim packet. At the briefing, Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Form 1840/1840R (pink form), at building 6285, p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded numbers and points of contact for services: 526-1355. Soldiers who come home separate from their units • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA Legal Assistance — Hours of operation are and did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony. service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (appointments The next social is June 19 and all are welcome. this number for emergencies or routine tasks. only) and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (walk-ins), Tuesday 9 a.m.- The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 3 p.m. (wills by appointment only), Wednesday 9:30 accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing a.m.-3:30 p.m. (appointments only) and Friday 9 a.m.- (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and or emergency service is required. 4 p.m. (power of attorney and notaries only). The injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to • Facility custodial services — Call Larry office, in building 6285, is closed for lunch from 11:30 seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an Haack at 526-9237 for service needs or to report a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call 526-5572. information channel to senior Army leadership to complaints. DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities improve the way the Army serves the medical needs • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle operate under the following hours: of Soldiers and their Families. at 526-1695. • Warhorse — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. walk into Psychology or Psychiatry without an Don Phillips at 526-9271. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. appointment Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). and receive same-day treatment. The Department of Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help • Wolf — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), Behavioral Health has extended its hours of tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Base operations contract Contracting Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch), and CGSC courses available locally — The U.S. Army Officer Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Command and General Staff College educates for reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, • 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- and trains intermediate-level Army officers and damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. interagency leaders prepared to operate in full- • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to (dinner). No dinner served Fridays. Closed weekends. request latrines, for service or to report damaged or spectrum Army, joint, interagency and multinational Education Center hours of operation — The overturned latrines. operations as field-grade commanders and staff Mountain Post Training and Education Center, officers. The Intermediate Level Education core Self-help weed control program — Department of building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: curriculum is designed to satisfy the educational Defense regulations require pesticide applicators on • Counselor Support Center — Monday needs of all active-component and reserve-component military installations to be certified. Units who through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 officers as a result of the Army’s Officer Personnel wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control a.m.-4:30 p.m. Management System 3 for promotion to lieutenant Program must have Soldiers trained in the proper • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- colonel. Colorado Springs ILE class instructors: Lt. handling, transport and application of herbicides. pational Specialty Library — Monday through Col. Scott Winterfeld and Lt. Col. Mark Johnson. Once an individual is trained, the Directorate of Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Phase-1: (AT) June 15-June 30, San Antonio; Phase-2: Public Works Environmental Division can issue the Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays (IDT) Oct. 1, 2008- May 1, 2009, Colorado appropriate products and equipment in order to 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Springs/U.S. Air Force Academy; Phase-3: (AT) June treat weeds in turf and rocked areas around their • Defense Activity for Nontraditional 1, 2009-June 15, 2009, San Antonio. For further barracks, service and administrative areas and Education Support and Army Personnel Testing information contact: [email protected] motor pools. — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions Training sessions are held Wednesdays from p.m.; closed training holidays. for direct select and local OCS Boards are handled by 10-11 a.m. through the end of October at building • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional the Personnel Actions Section, Personnel Services 3708. Each unit may send up to five people Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday Branch, Military Personnel Division, in building for training unless additional applicators are 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. 1218, room 158. OCS direct selection is in effect pre-approved through the unit commander and • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- until Sept. 30, and there are still slots open. Contact the DPW Environmental Division. Products and 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. equipment may be picked up and returned to Tom Grady at 526-3953 for more information. Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence building 3708 Mondays-Fridays between the hours Department office hours — The Correspondence $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal of 7:30 a.m. -noon. (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward To find out more about the Self-Help Weed Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday, for information leading to the conviction of the person Control Program, call the Pest Control Facility at 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and closed on federal holidays responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. 526-5141. Housing area residents may contact the and Thursdays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at the Balfour Beatty Communities work order desk at more information. sewage basin of the Fort Carson waste water treatment 579-1605 for a complete list of approved products. plant, Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with information Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- concerning this crime should contact Fort Carson CID processing is held in building 1218, room 230. For at 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333. Hours of Operation more information: separations 526-8473/8476/1302; $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Central Issue Facility regular business hours — retirement 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/ Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward for are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. 0507/0475; accessions 526-8479/8236/ 4558; and information leading to the conviction of person(s) In-processing chief of in- and out-processing 526-6230. responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. number W156244, from the motor pool adjacent to Initial issues Briefings building 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. 30, Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 2007. Please provide any Partial issues ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the information to the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month. Briefing U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, Cash sales/report of survey sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310. building 1816, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be 526-0564/3991 with case Number 0318-07- Direct exchange within 120 days of their ETS but must attend the CID056-20360. All information will remain Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or anonymous. This reward expires Nov. 13. Partial turn-ins start date of transition leave. Call 526-2240 for $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. more information. Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward Full turn-ins Army ROTC Green to Gold Briefings — are for information leading to the apprehension and Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. held Tuesdays at the Education Center, building conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire at Unit issues and turn-ins 1117, room 120 at noon. For questions contact 4467 Ray Circle on post April 1, 2007. If you have Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Army information about this or any crime, contact CID at Office of the Staff Judge Advocate services are: ROTC at 262-3475. 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. Trial Defense Service — Hours of operation are Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays The $5,000 reward offer expires Aug. 8. Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TDS is in building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., Family Readiness Groups and units — that conduct closed on Fridays except for appointments and noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E4-E6 fundraisers by selling limited food items are emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article 15 from any military occupational specialty; have a required to fill out an application and checklist for briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., general technical score of at least 100; be a U.S. their event. Contact Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m at building citizen; score 229 or higher on the Army Physical or Sgt. Misty Gordon at 526-7375 for details 6255, 526-5572. Fitness Test; and pass a Special Forces physical. needed. The application and checklist are also Claims Division — Hours of operation are Call 524-1461 or visit the Web site at available through unit Family Readiness Groups. Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Military June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 7 Warhorse Soldiers graduate Master Gunner course Story and photo by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th (noncommissioned officers) to assist the graduates to become proficient at Staff Sgt. Carlos M. Burger II Infantry Division, as they received their commanders in the planning and their new tasks. 2nd Brigade Combat Team, their diplomas and graduated from the implementation of gunnery training “Nowhere in your regulation does 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Bradley Master Gunner Course in a and maintenance programs. These it say sergeant or sergeant first class,” ceremony at Fort Carson May 28. guys will act as subject matter experts he said. “All it says is ‘Master Eleven weeks of hard work and “The purpose of the Master on the turrets, fire and control systems Gunner.’ That’s what we expect you sacrifice paid off for 11 Soldiers of Gunner course is to train NCOs and range operations,” said Staff Sgt. to become.” Travis Larson, an instructor/writer Upon completion of the course, the with the course. graduates’ new skills will be put to The course was 11 weeks long, the test soon, as they begin a brigade starting in January and is normally held gunnery exercise Sunday. The graduates at Fort Benning, Ga. The instructors however, feel they are more than came to Fort Carson at the brigade’s capable for the task ahead. request to help get the maximum number “Being a master gunner, you do of Warhorse Soldiers through the course. maintenance that other gunners and The course contained maintenance mechanics can’t do. The skills we can training, gunnery training, a week-long bring to the brigade will help when it gunnery exercise and a written exam, comes to services and doing what the said Staff Sgt. Michael Bernard, the brigade needs us to do to get ready to course distinguished honor graduate deploy and once we deploy as well,” from Company A, 2nd Combined Arms said Sgt. 1st Class Alan Rawleigh, Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment. brigade master gunner. Each graduate received a diploma Bernard echoed Rawleigh’s words and the ‘J3’ skill identifier, signifying and also had advice for younger that the Soldier is a master gunner. The Soldiers who want to take the course. course was extremely difficult, with “I wish that everybody who works only 38 percent of the original class in a mechanized unit could take this graduating, Larson said. course,” he said. “I would definitely Sgt. 1st Class Marc Taliaferro, an instructor for the Master Gunner's Course talks The ceremony’s guest speaker was recommend it. It’s a great challenge, a about new upgrades to the Bradley Automated Training system. The course is Sgt. Maj. Dale L. Veneklasen, operations great career move and the positions are normally held at Fort Benning, Ga., however the instructors came to Fort Carson to sergeant major from 2nd Bn., 8th Reg. challenging. It’s something you got to insure that the brigade received a maximum number of attendees. During the ceremony he challenged want to do.” 8 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Military CSE teams’ mission:
by Navy Mass volunteered to take on the Navy Petty Officer 2nd Communications task of convoy security. The Class Frank Dona, Specialist 2nd Class teams use MRAP vehicles to master at arms, Kenneth Robinson escort passengers, equipment, attached to Naval Mobile Naval Mobile Construction and building supplies. Construction Battalion Battalion 17 Public The CSE is comprised of 17 convoy security Affairs Office three teams. They are led by element, inspects the Navy Lt. j g Steven Fuentes, a overhead compartment Iraq — Seabee convoy federal agent with Immigration of a third country security elements, driving Mine- and Customs Enforcement. His national tractor trailer. Resistant Ambush-Protected background provides valued Each vehicle must be vehicles, undergo rigorous guidance and support to a team inspected for safety and training to protect passengers already filled with civilian contraband prior in treacherous areas of Iraq. law enforcement officers. to being escorted to By protecting convoy Each team consists of locations throughout passengers, they allow vital vehicle commanders, drivers, Iraq. NMCB 17 CSE construction projects and gunners and medics. Although teams are highly trained other missions to take place, each member has a specific Seabees tasked with the helping to ensure the success duty on the team, they are safe movement of of Operation Iraqi Freedom cross trained to perform all various convoys to and and keeping the Global War tasks. This allows for versatility from their missions. on Terrorism away from of the team in the event that NMCB-17, also known as American soil. any member cannot complete the “Desert Battalion,” Members of Naval their mission. is deployed to Iraq Mobile Construction “When I look to the left and and other areas of Battalion 17, homeported at right of me, I see a dedicated operations supporting Fort Carson, CSE personnel group of men and women Operation Iraqi Freedom are highly motivated and whose only goal is to complete and Enduring Freedom. trained Seabees who have our mission successfully and U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth W. Robinson
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Scholarships for Military Children Program. program started (in 2001), we have given $6.4 million “We were asked to articulate what the words Kira Wecks of Monument High School, to 4,132 deserving military dependents.” freedom and liberty mean to us,” Burton said. Elisabeth Burton of Fountain-Fort Carson High In order to be considered, students completed In her response to the essay question she wrote, School, and Jake Mantanona of Pueblo West High a response essay. Students were given the question: “People should serve two year terms if they are able School are the recipients of the scholarships. “Every able-bodied citizen should be required to — It helps instill the value of service. It would help The recipients were honored with commemorative serve a two-year period of time in the military. people gain the skills they need and gain confidence.” Why or why not”? Mantanona was unable to attend the awards “I wrote about how everyone ceremony. He plans to attend the University of should give. I feel like we have Colorado at Boulder, Scranton said. been given a good gift to serve in The program is initiated by the Defense this country and we should give back Commissary Agency and is administered by the what we can,” Wecks said. Fisher House Foundation, which operates comfort Wecks, 18, plans to attend Colorado houses near military medical centers, providing a State University in Fort Collins. “home away from home” for Families of hospital Although Wecks is unsure exactly patients in crisis and supports quality of life for which degree track she will study, she military families. DeCA, along with manufacturers enjoys science and is considering and suppliers that sell products at military majoring in nutritional psychology. commissaries, contribute funds to the scholarships. While at CSU she desires to be “DeCA contracted out the panel” that judged the involved in volleyball and Navigators, essays, said Monique Ming director of the commissary. a worldwide Christian parachurch The recipients will receive a certificate for organization headquartered in $1,500 each around August 1. The scholarship Colorado Springs. provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and Burton, also 18, plans to attend other related expenses. The applications for future Kira Wecks, left, Monument High School and Elisabeth Burton Fountain- the Massachusetts Institute of scholarships will be accepted beginning Nov. 1. Fort Carson High School, recipients of the Scholarships for Military Technology in Boston, to study For information on the 2009 scholarships visit: Children Program, cut the cake at the commissary on May 29. biomedical engineering. She wants http://www.militaryscholar.org. 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Joe Moffitt encountered a problem: the local monkeys the monkeys out, but fences couldn’t U.S. Army Reserves kept chasing after the golf balls, throwing stop monkeys. them after they had been hit. If it was a They then decided to capture the monkeys I like to read articles and books beautiful shot, straight down the fairway and and ship them away, but for every monkey concerning “What if.” What if The Spanish onto the green, some little monkey might they captured, it seemed that two would Armada hadn’t been sunk by a storm before come out, get the ball and chuck it into some show up in its place. it reached England? What if the Chinese trees. Naturally the golfer might get mad and Finally they came to a decision. They had discovered the New bend a golf club or made a rule that everyone would have to abide World instead of two. Likewise, if the by on the golf course: “play the ball where Europeans? What if … golfer sliced it far off the the monkey drops it.” Wherever the monkey While what ifs are Sometimes fairway, some monkey dropped the ball is where the golfer would fun and interesting, they might come out and have to play it, be it good or bad. don’t change reality. We we just have drop it on the green. The New Testament says basically live in a world of “what So the British tried the same thing when it tells us to “run the is” and oftentimes that ‘to play the a number of things to race with perseverance” (Hebrews12:1). isn’t very easy, deal with this. First they That is a pretty good rule for us. In the 1800s, when ball where hired people to chase We can’t always change things — who England was colonizing the monkeys away, but we work with, the rules we have to follow India, the British people the monkey apparently watching or the locations we have to live in. decided to take a piece of these Europeans get Sometimes we just have to play the ball their home to this foreign drops it. mad and throw fits when where the monkey drops it. Remember land. In Calcutta, they their golf balls were though, we don’t have to do this alone, there built a golf course. For messed with was too is one above us who desires to be a part them, it made India a little more bearable, a much’ fun for a little monkey. The local people of all we are going through and dealing with; bit more familiar. couldn’t chase the monkeys away. all we have to do is invite him. Chapel briefs June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Chapel Military Council of Catholic Women — will Chapel Schedule meet at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel on the first Friday, ROMAN CATHOLIC 5-7 p.m for devotions and a meeting to plan the Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 upcoming year. Free child care is available. Please Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 call for more information or if you prefer to keep Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 your children with you, they are welcome. Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Mary’s Mommies, a program for moms and Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 newborns-6 years old is the third Thursday, 9:30-11 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 a.m. For more information call Tana at 886-4360. Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets at PROTESTANT Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel in the Fellowship Hall at 9 Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays, June-August. The Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 Beth Moore study “Loving Well” will be used. Child Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 care will be available in June (and evaluated at the end Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 of the month) to those registered in the child and youth Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 services system. Those needing child care should Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 e-mail Donna Castle at [email protected]. or Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Liana Henkel, 559-8792. Child care registration will JEWISH close at noon Monday. Bring your own refreshments. For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. For more information call Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103. Vacation Bible School — An ecumenical WICCA Monday 7 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464B Vacation Bible School is June 16-20, in Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for children NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Native American sweat lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional in preschool through fifth grade. Children must be Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the 4 years old by June 16. Registration is under way; following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. forms are at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel on the library counter. For information contact Pat Treacy, 524-2458 or Amy West, 393-1390. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part The Army Cycle of Prayer of the Hawkeye State. of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the Please pray this week for the following: Nation: For the thousands of mayors of villages, towns entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Unit: Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and cities in our land, that God would strengthen them to lead Today — Psalms 4, Acts 25-26 officers and Families of the 81st Brigade Combat their communities with grace and truth. Saturday — Psalms 5, Acts 27-28 Team out of Washington State National Guard. Religious: For clergy and congregations of the Church Sunday — Psalms 6, Joshua 1-5 Army: For all U. S. Army recruiters, their of God in Christ and chaplains endorsed to military ministry support teams and their Families. by this community of faith. Monday — Psalms 7, Joshua 6-8 State: For all Soldiers and their Families For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, Tuesday — Psalms 8, Joshua 9-11 or to pray for items from previous weeks, visit the cycle’s from the state of Iowa. Pray also for Gov. Chet Wednesday — Psalms 9, Joshua 12-16 Culver, the state legislators and municipal officials website at www.usarmychaplain.com. Thursday — Psalms 10, Joshua 17-21 16 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Community See Town Hall from page 5 whose responsibility and accomplishments tower After the Soldiers told their stories, Hammond over the rank she holds. introduced another guest to talk to the Families in the “I decided to take a new course in life and enter Pfc. Samantha Schutz, a public affairs specialist U.S. “Al,” a Baghdad native, who works as a cultural the Army as an officer, because I was so inspired by with the 4th ID, MND-B, told the folks at home what advisor for the 4th ID and MND—B, spoke to the my brother,” said Lindsey. “We’ve always been it is like being the editor of the Daily Roar, the audience about the importance in understanding extremely close, so I took a sincere interest in my division’s daily electronic newspaper that is distributed Islam and Iraqi culture. brother’s passion. I guess it rubbed off on me, and electronically to thousands of MND—B troops. An example he brought to the attention of the I’ve decided that I want to devote a portion of my life “I’ve been the editor for ‘The Daily Roar’ for group was the significance of the Quran shooting to serving my country too. about two months now,” Schutz said. “Before that, it incident earlier in May and how it affected the Iraqi “It’s been a phenomenal experience and my was my job and duty to tell the stories of Soldiers — people, adding that Hammond’s willingness to life is richer for it. Every time I see a Soldier, I see like the ones who spoke before me — and now it’s my address the issue head-on proved instrumental when my brother.” pride to put those stories out for everyone. dealing with the local populace and their concerns. Next in line to share her story was a Soldier “It’s kind of overwhelming for me, but it’s great.” Hammond then introduced two men well known to the gathered audiences in Colorado and Texas: Col. John Hort, the commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, which is based out of Fort Carson, and Col. Ted Martin, the commander of 1st BCT, which is based out of Fort Hood. The two shared center stage and took turns answering questions from the Fort Hood and Fort Carson communities as well as providing those gathered an update on what their loved ones are doing in Iraq. The two faced a variety of questions ranging from redeployment to Fort Carson, to the necessity of joint security stations and combat outposts, to environmental morale leave. Almost as quickly as it began, the meeting wrapped up in the manner it has since the first in January — with the singing of the 4th ID song. Of course, music was provided live by members of the 4th ID Band. Although it will still be many months before the Soldiers will be able to see their Families face- to-face, Town Hall meetings help to bridge the gap, Photo by Sgt. Jerome Bishop make the separation a little more bearable, and Leaders from the 4th Infantry Division raise their fists as they “Roar for Freedom” while singing the 4th ID song May provides Family and community members the 29 at the conclusion of the 4th Infantry Division Town Hall meeting. opportunity to have their questions answered. Green to Gold is the Army ROTC program for enlisted men and women to become Army Officers. Get your college degree and become one of the Army’s newest leaders. Briefings every Tuesday at Noon, at the Education Center, Room 126. Call (719) 262-3236 or email [email protected] ARMY ROTC. START STRONG. Community briefs June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Miscellaneous traffic will be allowed through Gate 1. Delays may be possible, so it is suggested to use alternate routes during this time. Claims against the estate — With deepest regret Seasonal heating-to-cooling conversion — has to the family of Pvt. Thomas Huffman. Anyone started. Through today, the transition continues having claims against or indebtedness to his estate with the switchover in all billeting facilities, should contact 2nd Lt. Christopher Gillespie at buildings in blocks 700-1600, 1800-3400, (970) 310-5801. 3600-3800, 7400, 8000, 9000, and 20000. From Monday- June 13, the industrial areas and buildings Claims against the estate — With deepest regret in blocks 200-600, 900, 6000, 6200, 7400, 8000, to the family of Staff Sgt. Frank Gasper. Anyone 9000, 9600 and all outlying areas will have the having claims against or indebtedness to his heating shut off. For more information, call Terry estate should contact 1st Lt. Samuel Walker Hagen at 526-9262. at 524-3299. The American Red Cross — is accepting applications Tickets for Fort Carson’s Army Ball — are for its Summer Youth Program. Teens ages 14-18 available through unit representatives or the Fort can volunteer for Red Cross-related positions, Carson Information, Tickets and Registration Office including administrative assistance at Evans Army at the Outdoor Recreation building. The ball will be Community Hospital. Applications are available at held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2886 S. Circle Dr., the Fort Carson Red Cross Station, 1675 Ellis St., June 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for building 1217. For more information, call 526-2311. those E-6 and higher, $20 for those E-5 and below. For more information, call ITR at 526-5366. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service — is holding a “Patriot Family Salutes the Military Health Study — Evans Army Community Hospital Spouse Calendar” contest. Nominators must in conjunction with Colorado State University is write a 300 word or less essay explaining what conducting a no-cost study. This study will benefit the nominee has done to support the military Soldiers. For eligibility you must meet the following community during a deployment. All entries must criteria: Active duty, retired or Family members be in by July 28. Nominees must be authorized to over 18 years of age, have elevated total cholesterol shop at AAFES facilities. The 12 winners will above 200mg/dL or elevated Low Density receive a $500 AAFES shopping spree and the Lipoprotein cholesterol or bad cholesterol above nominating essays will be published, along with 100mg/dL. their photos, in a military spouse calendar that The data collection for this study will take no will be available at all AAFES post and base more than 2-3 hours of your time. This data will exchanges in early November. For a complete be collected at three different time periods during description of the contest rules, go online at the 4-month study. www.aafes.com/Patriot_Family/essay.asp Contact Maj. Asma Bukhari at abukhari@ lamar.colostate.edu or by calling (719) 310-6708. Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian online. Balfour Beatty Communities requests The recruitment for this project ends Friday. employees — is currently being accepted for the that residents fill out the survey to ensure that following civilian employees under the Voluntary ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” — important housing issues are not overlooked. BBC Leave Transfer Program because of medical is looking to make over a military Family house. If offers the use of its office computer for residents emergencies. The employees have exhausted all you live off post in a single-family dwelling and not hooked up to the Internet. BBC will hold a available leave and are currently accepting leave would like to be considered for the show, contact drawing for prizes to be awarded to those who fill donations: Lou Ann Armstrong, Garrison Resource [email protected] with a short out the survey and register online. Management; Helen Crow, Bureau of Land description of your family story. Families must Management; Carl DeFranco, Space and Missile Fort Carson Girl Scout Service Unit 17 — self-nominate: there are legal considerations if the Defense Command; Joshua Terrell, Directorate serves girls who: (1) attend school on Fort Soldier wins and this is not an Army-sponsored of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, Carson; (2) live on Fort Carson; or (3) whose event. The full application package is available Range Division; Theresa Dixon, Provost parents work on Fort Carson. Girl Scout troops online at abc.go.com/primetime/ Marshal’s Office; Danette Wyatt, Directorate are available for girls in kindergarten-high school, xtremehome/index?pn=apply and it must be of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Child and ages 5-18. Currently, Fort Carson has the received by the producers by June 23. The applica- Youth Services; Vicki Craig, Directorate of following active troops: Daisy 1071, kindergarten; tion must include the names and ages of all the Information Management and Genalee Coca, Brownie 66, 929 and 1036, first-third grades; Family members, a description of the major Dental Activity. To donate annual leave under Junior 1015 and 929, fourth-sixth grades; Cadette challenges within the home, an explanation as to VLTP, contact the Garrison Resource Management 1054, seventh-ninth grades; and Senior 561, why this Family is deserving, heroic or a positive office at 526-1841/1839 or lisa.hurtado@ ninth-12th grades. To sign up for Girl Scouts, role model in the community, photos of the Family conus.army.mil to obtain form OMP-630A, e-mail Debbie Antonio at debbie.antonio@ and the home, and a contact phone number. Indicate “Request to Donate Annual Leave,” or the gscolorado.org or call 597-8603, ext. 39. that it is a military Family applying. Consult with OMP-630B for outside agency. Adults who would like to volunteer with Girl your unit’s ethics counselor or the appropriate legal Scouts may contact Roberta Samuels at advisor before applying. The winner may owe taxes Department of Defense civilian employees — [email protected] or 524-2280. on the services rendered. If a Soldier incurred an wishing to deploy in support of the Global War injury or illness while on active duty on or after on Terrorism, particularly in Iraq or Afghanistan, The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sept. 11, 2001, the services may be accepted as a to assist in the rebuilding of these countries, are Command — is holding the 2008 Arts and Crafts gift. Otherwise, it may be considered as outside encouraged to investigate the possibilities. Contest. Compete against the best artists and employment. The Department of the Army Chief Information on building an increased civilian artisans in the Army for cash prizes. For more of Public Affairs Office has forwarded this deployment capacity can be found on the Web site information, go to https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil announcement as a courtesy to the show producers www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/pr080212ca or call 526-3422. and this should not be considered an official pacity.pdf. Installation Management Command Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers endorsement of this show or its products. Human Resources point of contact is Diane activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including Blakely, (703) 602-1695. Gate 1 partial closure — to install an automated sports and academics that help families teach ideals access control system call “Mountain Post Express” The annual Department of the Army housing such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. For will continue until Aug. 8. Until the installation is survey — has been mailed to on-post residents. information contact Cindy Mathis at 559-8886 or complete, only Department of Defense-decaled The survey can be filled out on the hard copy or [email protected]. Be Smart, Do Your Part, Vote! Local election officials need to know voters’ current addresses. For Soldiers who are deployed or will be deploying prior to the general election in November, it is suggested that they coordinate their absentee ballot well in advance. Unit Voting Assistance Officers can help or go to www.fvap.gov. 18 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Community Community June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Sustainability Tip Teens- Sustainability and Environmental Management Team Goal 1: Water Conservation — Reduce the total water purchased from outside sources by 75 percent. in-Flight 1) Water lawns and plants in the early morning or late evening when the temperature is Teens-in-Flight takes off in Colorado Springs. Teens who have had a parent killed in action or severely disabled in support of the Global War on lower. This will prevent evaporation and thus Terrorism, are “at risk,” or from low-income families may be eligible for requires less water. free training leading to a private pilot’s license. Applicants must be 15 or 2) Have leaky faucets and spouts repaired older, still be in school and have a 2.5 grade point average, pass a drug immediately. A small leak that fills a coffee screening, pass an oral board and be recommended by the district school cup in 10 minutes wastes 3,280 gallons of board superintendent or his or her designated representative. Also, applicants must send in a 1,000 word essay on “Why I want to fly” to water per year. [email protected] by June 30. Lessons will be held locally and services 3) Water use can be reduced indoors as well have been donated by Colorado Springs companies. For as outdoors by taking shorter showers, more information, go to www.teens-in-flight.com. washing full loads of dishes and clothes, repairing leaky faucets, and not using the toilet as a wastebasket. 4) Insulate your water heater and pipes. You’ll use less energy and water. Editor’s note: This column will run occasionally in conjunction with the sustainability program. 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If plastic containers the color of the Army, the Department of the Army Some groundwork has already been done are used, purchase reusable containers. These is assuming a leadership role in becoming more ways to incorporate eco-friendly practices into containers can be washed and reused multiple “green” in terms of how it the daily routine. Below times, reducing waste. accomplishes its mission. is a breakdown of When using plastic containers, As Fort Carson common food terms for look for the recycled arrow symbol on the continues pursuing There are so many reference when shopping package. Numbers 1-7 can be widely recycled environmentally prefer- and a list of the greenest and are now accepted on post by contract able procurement, expect “green” food terms, it’s of the green markets: through waste management. to see new products, difficult to understand Consider these tips Buy a reusable water bottle. features and changes ‘ and options — and have Instead of plastic, try an alternative like to move the Mountain which product is a green day. aluminum. For a cheaper alternative, try Post in a more sustain- more eco-friendly than Breakfast water bottles made from corn plastic; which are able direction. When making widely available. Dining facilities, the next. coffee, use metal, not Dinner & Shopping barracks and other paper filters. Metal Pack groceries in a reusable bag. Army institutions will filters can be washed Many supermarkets sell inexpensive, reusable increasingly exhibit ’ and reused and often shopping bags. Some stores even offer financial some of these changes: safer cleaning provide truer flavor. Spread used coffee incentives for using reusable bags. products; green construction and remodeling; grounds into landscaping; their high nitrogen Buy in bulk. Less plastic is used in higher-density building and planning; and content improves the soil and feeds organisms. packaging. management changes all demonstrate the Seek organic, fair trade or shade-grown When washing fruits and vegetables, Army’s adoption of sustainability. The goals of coffee. These types of coffees are grown with fill a bowl with water. This practice uses less these initiatives ultimately are human safety, sustainable practices, the workers are paid water than a running faucet. environmental preservation and saving money. a living wage and tree canopies are retained It’s an evolving effort with new products and for balanced ecosystems. See Green on page 24 Mallets Up! for a weekend of horseplay at the second • annual second annual Colorado Springs School Family Polo Classic. POLO Saturday, June 7, 2008 and Sunday, June 8, 2008 Saturday, June 7, 2008 AN EVENING AT THE RACES: GALA PARTY Sunday, June 8, 2008 FAMILY POLO CLASSIC: POLO EXHIBITION AND FAMILY PICNIC On the Boddington Fields • 21 Broadmoor Avenue Noon – 4:00 p.m. Polo exhibition, children’s activities, food vendors, beer and wine tent and live music. General Admission Tickets: $50 per Family (2 adults and 4 children) or $10 per child and $15 per adult. A benefit event for The Colorado Springs School the Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center. 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The program was a successful outing “The support from the Colorado Springs for post youths as early season inclement Pride teams was tremendous. They separate weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm their teams by age For example, they play of the children or their parents. Each with a team of all 12 year olds while we Saturday for the past two months, the youth have teams that are 10-to-12 years old. played a game that could be more than When they found that some of our kids sports at some time in their life, according were as young as 10 years old, they kind to youth sports officials and parents. of held back their team to make the games Soccer is an international sport that is more competitive,” Miranda said. making major headways in the lives of Antonio Gonzalez has a grandson, Andres, America’s youth sports players. In many who plays on the post teams and he said the ways, this may make for a better community benefits for his grandson are evident and as the athletes grow up and communicate were evident from the first time he came to with people in the growing world economy watch him play. Gonzalez said he will always and world sports arena. remember the joy and pride he felt watching In Iraq, the game of soccer is the national his grandson score his first goal last year, sport and many children that play it with the his grandson’s first year playing the sport. Carson youths same type of love that American youth have Maria Gonzalez, Andres’ mother, said she Carson youths for baseball. Future generations of children understands the commitment her son has for maybe able to communicate just how much the game and that has helped her be just as we have in common as opposed to what we committed to seeing him live out his desire to differ on with soccer being a foundation for play the game, no matter what she and other people understanding each other. One parents have to do to make sure the children get eennjjooyy ssoocccceerr person who thinks that could be a possibility the opportunity to learn and thrive in the game. is Ivan Sherren, who recently returned “He (Andres) has played one season to the Mountain Post after serving a before this. I think developing with a team and 15-month tour in Iraq. understanding his talent and love for the game Members of the Fort “Soccer is huge in Iraq. Hopefully one of soccer has been the biggest benefit to him Carson Child and Youth day the children playing here will lead to playing in this league. He has always wanted despite Services Sports despite people understanding each other a little better. to play and loves to play. We came out all League 10-to-12 year For example, my wife was telling me that we year and there was never a question if we old teams try to gain got a new player on the team in the past couple would bring the children out even with the possession of the ball of weeks and the team was able to adjust to cold weather at the start of the season. We just during action Saturday him being here, because the players all bundled up with our coats and hats and came at Pershing Field. weather know what their role is on the soccer field. out to support our children,” Maria said. weather They have the same goal to play soccer: score, Eric Beech looked like a typical dad play defense and have fun. I could take my Saturday as he watched his son playing his son to Iraq, where the Iraqi children are good game. When his son Kristian scored a goal, soccer players, put him in the middle of the Beech was as excited as a pitcher that just field and those kids no matter what race, threw a no hitter for his creed or color will know how to play with son, because he said it each other and have fun,” Sherren said. gives him a way to Having fun was one of the reasons that connect to his son on Christopher Miranda said he enjoyed this season the sports field as much with his team ranging from 10-to-12 year old as he connects with him that played in the Pride league. Miranda said off the sports field there were a few things that he would have “Kristian is my boy. liked to have changed about the season, but It makes you bubble those changes were beyond his control because up with pride and feel very few people can overcome Mother Nature. wonderful inside to “As far as the season goes, we did very see your child do well this year. I’m most proud of how my something well on the team learned to play as a team this year. They soccer field. I can feel understood that individual players don’t win how proud he is to do or lose games and that winning or losing is something well and it done as a team. They learned that the game makes me feel great to is one of position play and that every player see him do something has a position on the field. They understood well. You feel happy, that if they were all over the field and not because you can feel Above: Yahir Cancel-Big Dragons, front, kicks in a goal as his teammate and an opponent look on doing their job, the team could not do its job. what he feels. He came during action Saturday at Pershing Field. The only regret I have is the kids didn’t to us and said he wanted have a chance to practice as much as I would to play and I said sure Right: Strategic parts of the game like, because of the weather. That means we go out and play. He Left: Proud parents of youth like dribbling with the foot was one didn’t get to practice as much as the city wants to play again next soccer players cheer on their of the key lessons learned by the league teams, but by the end of the year they year and all I say is go children during action children during the recently- came together pretty well,” Miranda said. for it,” Beech said. Saturday at Pershing Field. completed youth soccer season. 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Community See Green from page 20 processed. It does not describe whether an Products: animal is organic unless specified. Other natur- Made with organic ingredients: must Cook in large batches. There will be al labels are not USDA regulated. be at least 70 percent organic. leftovers for another meal and the stove or Free-range: To get this USDA Organic: at least 95 percent of oven will be used less often. rating, poultry must spend time daily ingredients must be organic — free of toxic Use lids with pots and pans when outside of a cage. pesticides and fertilizers, synthetic hormones cooking. This speeds up the cooking time Cage-free: birds raised without cages. and antibiotics. and uses less energy. No hormones administered: animals Organic, 100 percent: contains only When firing up the grill, use an electric fed on a diet of mostly grains or those with organic ingredients. or chimney briquette starter instead of lighter no added hormones. Fair trade: companies buy directly fluid for charcoal grills. This will reduce toxins Grain-fed: animals with a diet from farmers. It also often means the coffee emitted from grilling. Propane grills often consisting mostly of grains. is organic certified and chemical free. need very little time to heat up. Grass-fed: animals allowed to Farmer’s Markets: Food terms graze in a pasture on a diet of grass or hay. These can be fun family outings. Children There are so many “green” food terms (Note: A grass-fed label does not guarantee can learn about food from area farmers and that it’s difficult to understand which product the animal to be free of added hormones or locally grown, seasonal food is available. is more eco-friendly than the next. Here’s a antibiotics.) Many also have arts and crafts available too. A breakdown of the buzzwords: Pasture or pasture-raised: variety of local farmer’s market venues exist Meats: animals raised in a pasture on a diet of throughout the week in spring, summer and Natural: The U.S. Department of grass or hay — similar to the grass-fed fall. 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If The Evans Command Team successful, this limited program of approved a proposal to set aside three reserved parking spaces could three parking spaces during duty reasonably expect to save about hours for employees who car 318 parking spaces a year. The pool. By encouraging employees results of this pilot program will be to ride together, the hospital is tracked and data can then be used to directly supporting three of the 12 expand the number of reserved sustainability goals and indirectly parking spaces at the hospital, or to supporting four more. start the program elsewhere on post. Although the hospital aims to Evans employees interested help Fort Carson meet its sustainability in applying for an east parking goals, many additional benefits lot car pool parking permit can accrue from this initiative including: contact Capt. Joshua Paul at Increased parking available to staff [email protected] or 526-7504. and patients, fossil fuel savings, Patients are reminded that they are carbon dioxide reduction and free to use any hospital parking lot financial savings. The hospital (except the Emergency Room parking already has several unofficial car lot) for appointments or visits. The pools in operation. One such car Emergency Room parking lot is pool has been tracking its impact reserved for Emergency Room since Oct. 31. So far this car pool patients only, 24 hours a day, seven has saved Evans staff members days a week. Illegally parked vehicles almost $76, more than 26 gallons of are subject to ticket by Fort Carson Photo by Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli gas, 53 parking spaces and reduced traffic authority and possible fines The parking lot at Evans Army Community Hospital is often congested, making parking more than 500 pounds of smog pro- and other sanctions. difficult for patrons. The hospital is introducing a program for car pooling. 26 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Community Cultural familiarization Story and photo 4th BCT, 4th ID, and Sgt. John P. knowledge is essential to be effective occupational specialty, should be Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli McGuire, human intelligence on the battlefield. Soldiers are better learning. 4th Brigade Combat Team, operations noncommissioned officer equipped to deal with stressful “It’s important in our job, human 4th Infantry Division Public in charge for 4th BCT, 4th ID are situations if they understand the intelligence, the human factor, to Affairs Office designing a cultural program that worldview, belief system and social understand where the people are can be used by other brigades in the relationships of Afghan people.” coming from, their focus,” he said. Preparing for an impending future (as a guide) to prepare Soldiers McGuire said he and Gore are “If you don’t know their perspective deployment involves much more for the environment they will be in. basically designing a project to you end up doing something you than going to ranges, getting certified “We are trying to give Soldiers familiarize the brigade with all think is right to do and it’s not.” in first aid and developing basic an opportunity to start learning components of Afghan culture. This There wasn’t much cultural and Soldiering skills. about the culture of Afghanistan that will be taught through weekly multi- language training before 4th BCT, It also involves learning about we’ll be working with,” he said. media presentations, documentaries 4th ID, then 2nd Brigade Combat the culture of the region, the religious Gore said the lull period before on Afghanistan and fictional dramas Team, 2nd Infantry Division, doctrine, and the perspective of the training gets underway is the perfect related to Afghanistan. deployed to Iraq for 15 months. local populace. time to start learning about the “Cultural education has been Gore said this was due to the brigade Knowing how a person views Afghan culture. Gore said there dismissed as a nicety,” McGuire said. being on a short timeframe before themself in society and how others are are plans to bring in native Dari “In reality, most of the frictions that deploying, but attempts were made. viewed, is important in understanding and Pashtu speakers, Soldiers who occur in host nations are cultural.” “It really comes down to the why that person responds a certain have deployed there before and Gore said counterinsurgency is individual,” he said. “You have to way to an outside presence. college professors who can shed about winning the support of the take a personal vested interest in it Human intelligence personnel insight into a region that isn’t populace and people from infantry and learn on your own, too.” from Headquarters and Headquarters discussed as much as Iraq. to civil affairs are directly interacting McGuire said frustrations stem Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, McGuire said there was a need for with the populace. from Soldiers being asked not only to 4th Infantry Division, are spearheading tailored, tactical, cultural education. “If you don’t know how the be a combat Soldier, but also a combat a cultural familiarization program to “One problem is that for a culture works or basic language skills, diplomat and a combat anthropologist. better prepare Soldiers for an upcoming long time the Army stressed CTT you are setting yourself back,” he said. “In response to the demands on deployment to Afghanistan. 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Community June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 27 important for success people on a daily basis,” he said. McGuire said he plans to give Soldiers a cultural toolbox that will allow them to undergo intensive language training leading to basic conversational skills and an understanding of critical phrases in Pashtu and Dari. “Speaking from experience, on the ground the frictions we encountered were cultural,” he said. “A lot of problems were from a lack of cultural knowledge.” Soldiers need a basic understanding of language, economics, world view, family structure, religion, history and the Afghan perception of Western culture. “It’s a work in progress,” he said. “People think cultural sensitivity is a weakness. Actually it is a tactical advantage.” For now, 4th BCT, 4th ID cultural awareness classes are at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Fort Carson Grant Library’s activity room. McGuire said the classes are open to people who need knowledge of Afghanistan culture for their mission. McGuire said that he is looking for Soldiers who have been to Afghanistan who can share their experience and knowledge 1st Lt. Ian M. Gore, human intelligence operations officer for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; and Sgt. John of Afghan culture. P. McGuire, human intelligence operations noncommissioned officer in charge for 4th BCT, 4th ID, design a cultural program McGuire can be reached at 526-2693 or that can be used by other brigades in the future to prepare Soldiers for the environment they will be in. Gore and McGuire by e-mail at [email protected]. look through language pamphlets and CDs, trying to decide which ones will need to be ordered for the brigade. 28 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Community Police blotter The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between May 21-28. Desertion and AWOL crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with forgery __1_ servicemember was cited with __3_ servicemembers were cited with of a personal check. domestic violence, military AWOL — surrendered to military/civilian __1_ servicemember was cited with larceny female victim. authorities. of private funds. __2_ servicemembers were cited with __9_ servicemembers were cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with larceny assault consummated by battery. AWOL — failure to go to place of duty. of private property. __2_ civilians were cited with simple assault. __2_ servicemembers were cited __1_ civilian was cited with wrongful __1_ civilian was cited with harassment. with desertion. damaging of government property. __2_ servicemembers were cited with __2_ servicemembers were cited with wrongful domestic violence, civilian female victim. Motor vehicle crimes damaging of government property. __1_ servicemember was cited with __1_ civilian was cited traffic accident with __1_ civilian was cited with shoplifting. communicating a threat. damage to private property. __2_ servicemembers were cited with driving Drug and alcohol under the influence of alcohol. crimes excluding __1_ civilian was cited with driving under motor vehicle the influence of alcohol. __1_ servicemember __2_ servicemembers were cited with was cited with driving with blood alcohol content contributing to of .08 or more. the delinquency __2_ servicemembers were cited with of a minor. traffic accident with damage to private property. Miscellaneous crimes __3_ servicemembers were cited with __2_ servicemembers careless driving. were cited with __1_ civilian was cited with reckless driving. simple assault. __1_ servicemember Property crimes was cited __3_ servicemembers were cited with with reckless wrongful destruction of private property. endangerment. EVANS ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FORT CARSON, CO Otolaryngologist is seeking a full-time (with rotating call) Otolaryngologist to provide professional services on or about 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2009 with four(4) additional option periods, with the total performance period not exceeding five(5) years. Employment will be by a personal services firm-fixed price contract. Applicants must be a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with certifica- tion by the American Board of Otolaryngologist or equivalent; who is board certified or board eligible. Must have/maintain a valid unrestricted license in one state/territory of the United States. Must have four (4) years experience in caring for patients in the last six years including at least one year of experience on a civilian or military hospital staff. Must meet or exceed current recognized national standards as established by the JCAHO. Must have/maintain current certification in CPR or BCLS. Applicants shall be rated and ranked according to the following criteria; (a) prior experience, (b) prior education, and (c) past performance. A personal interview may also be required as part of the rating process. The successful applicant must register in the Central Contractor Registration database prior to contract award. Registration information is located at http://www.ccr.gov. Applicants should send their resumes and/or curriculum vitae to Brooke Army Medical Center, Great Plains Regional Contracting Office, Room L65-1A, Bldg 3600, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200 Attn: Ernest Bailey (210) 916-2270 or fax to (210) 916-3040. Packets should be sent in sufficient time to ensure arrival at Building 3600 by the speci- fied closing date of 15 June 2008. Sports June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 29 Soccer coaches offer youth Bill Reed, 10-to-12 year old Child and Youth Services Center soccer coach shouts out instructions guidance to his team during action Saturday at Pershing Field. Story and photos by Walt Johnson ranging in ages from 3-12 years old are special child a name they shouldn’t have and she had to let Mountaineer staff people, according to Atiba McKell, youth sports the children know that they shouldn't do that. My official who has overseen the program since it wife taught the players that we are all friends and As the last game of the Fort Carson spring began, in addition to helping coach a team. McKell teammates here. We want to teach children the same Child and Youth Services Sports Program soccer said the coaches are the one group that puts so much thing we teach in the military — that is cohesion and season was played, there was a group of people that time into making the program the success it is for working together and that is what these kids are understood more than anyone their contribution to the the children, and their contributions can’t be learning. I think that is just fantastic,” Sherren said. success of the program. But they are not the people measured enough by any means people may use. Sterling Croft has two sons Kaden and Kyler in that get a lot of recognition or put themselves in the Ivan Sherren just returned from Iraq and he the program and he said the coaches contributions spotlight. They are, however, the blood that runs has had a chance to see his wife coach a team and are a big plus for the children. through the veins of the program and sustains it’s life. his children play in the league since his return. “These coaches make a great contribution to the They are the coaches who spent countless, tireless, He said he missed coaching while deployed that program. To give up what little free time they may and sometimes unrecognized energy and effort. the impact a coach can have on young people goes have to coach the children is something that is The coaches who take the time to teach children beyond what many see. admirable. I think it’s important for children to have “It takes a lot to coach, because a coach is coaches, because when a parent tries to teach them usually a parent also. That means going to work the game the children may think it's the parent and then preparing to coach children after work in trying to tell them what to do as parents have to addition to taking care of a family. Remember do in everyday life. With the coach it’s someone when you were a kid and there was that one coach different and the children are more inclined to that stood out for you? Well, that is the legacy that listen to what the coaches have to say and not these coaches will have for the children they are think its parent talk,” Croft said. coaching now. It’s hard to explain how emotional I The coaches were the last people to walk got when I was coaching, knowing what an impact off the field Saturday, but without a doubt, they on the children’s lives I could have. The coaches are the first people that should be given credit sometimes have to do some tough teaching. The for helping youth achieve a goal, being part of a other day we had some children calling another team, and learning to work with others. Left: Coaches spend a lot of time after games letting the youth know how much they were improving their game and giving high fives for the athletes’ efforts. Right: Rachel Riley, a Blue Magic coach, helps children understand their assignments before they take to the field during action Saturday at the post youth soccer season finale. 30 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Broncos host annual Fan Fair weekend by Walt Johnson Family and friends for Colorado Rockies Mountaineer staff games at Coors Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, The Denver Broncos will hold its annual Cleveland Indians and New York Mets. fan fair Saturday and Sunday at Invesco The first special set of games will take Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver. place tonight at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 6:05 The “Ultimate Broncos Experience” p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m. against the in its sixth year, will be packed full of Brewers. The next date for special discount events tailor-made for those who tickets will be Tuesday and Wednesday at “bleed orange and blue,” according to 7:05 p.m. against the Giants and Thursday Denver Broncos officials. The event will at 1:05 p.m. against the Giants. be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. There will be interleague action June Tickets are now on sale through 17, 18 and 19 when the Indians come to Ticketmaster outlets and the Invesco Coors Field to play at 7:05 p.m. each Field at Mile High Stadium box office. night. The final June special will take place A limited number of “family-five June 22 at 1:05 p.m. when the Mets make packs,” with tickets for five people to their second visit this year to Coors Field. enjoy the entire weekend, cost just $50. Rockies officials said it is easy to Individual weekend passes cost $25 for take advantage of the discounts. When adults and $15 for children ages 2-12. you want to purchase tickets, call Children under two get in free. (303) ROCKIES. There will be a $3.50 The Colorado Rockies are offering service charge per order. Photo by Walt Johnson military specials and discounts for When ordering you must say you are military people and their families during military affiliated and provide the reference Yoga stretch the month of June. number 1064151. Seating areas are subject Forrest Fitness Center yoga instructor Sylvia Olmstead, back, takes her For the special games, all military to availability, limits may apply and class through a stretching class during one of the morning fitness personnel may purchase discounted outfield all areas are not available for each game. classes. Forrest has a number of morning aerobics classes available. box, pavilion, rightfield mezzanine and Call 526-2706 to get class schedules. 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For more American champions information contact Leanne who will be on hand to Water fun Allen at 201-6529 or call open the 2008 State Games A member of the Fort Carson community enjoys a slide into the post’s outdoor pool Saturday. The 526-2742 or 526-3944. of the West in Colorado pool is open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. According to the Springs, July 24-27. $VSHQ'HQWDO $VVRFLDWHV &RPSOHWH)DPLO\ 'HQWDO&DUH 1HZ3DWLHQWV$OZD\V:HOFRPH 0LOLWDU\'HSHQGHQWV,QVXUDQFH$FFHSWHG *UHJRU\'0RFN''6 0LFKDHO(*LOEHUW''6 (3LNHV3HDN$YH6XLWH &RORUDGR6SULQJV&2 NOW OPEN 606 S. Santa Fe Fountain 382-5001 Happy Hour - 4-8pm Everyday Live Music / DJ Friday & Saturday starting at 8 p.m. (((( Karaoke Coming Soon (((( (((( Volleyball & Horseshoe Pit (((( Hold your special event here... Wedding, Banquet, Etc. Catering Available 32 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Sports MountaineerMountaineer EvEventent ofof tthehe WWeekeek Flame thrower Fort Carson’s James Everitt, 7, Colorado Springs Flames quarterback, fires a pass downfield during action Saturday at Harrison High School’s Memorial Stadium. The Flames defeated the Mile High Grizzlies 12-9 in their final pre season tune up. The Flames will have their home opener June 14, which will also be military appreciation night. Any military member will be given a free ticket to the game. All Family members or friends accompanying military members must pay the usual game fee. Photo by Walt Johnson Water, water The H2Orena includes surprises, such as a bucket of water being dumped on participants. It’s part everywhere of the Funhouse at Water World. Left: Visitors meander down the Lazy River at Water World in the Denver area. Right: Wally World is for youngsters and their parents. The water is shallow and the equipment is small scale. Story and photos by Nel Lampe named one of the nation’s 10 top rated ride through a world of dinosaurs and Mountaineer staff water parks by Travel Channel. prehistoric creatures. Water World has come a long way — The Revolution is one of the parks lthough it may snow in Colorado it was started 30 years ago with two newer rides. It takes four passengers in May, summer days can be water slides. It was operated by Hyland in a clover-leaf tube and riders Avery hot, and a day spent at Hills Recreation District for residents emerge in a large bowl. Water World, in the Denver suburb in the neighborhood. It’s still operated The Wave at Water World was the of Hyland Hills, is just the ticket by Hyland Hills Recreation District, first simulated wave in the world with to cool off. and is primarily for neighborhood side-by-side waves to accommodate Four million gallons of water residents, but is open to the public. two riders. The Wave cost $1 million to fills wave pools, water slides, play Two Water World attractions have build. It has four pumps that send water areas and “rivers;” almost four dozen won awards. Lost River of the Pharaohs over curved fiberglass at 30 mph. Places to see in the attractions are in the huge park. is a 1,569-foot family tube river ride Adjacent to The Wave, is the park’s Pikes Peak area. At 67 acres, it’s one of the nation’s with a pyramid; and voyage to the See Water World on page 34 June 6, 2008 largest family water parks and has been Center of the Earth is a family tube 34 MOUNTAINEER — June 6, 2008 Happenings See Water World from page 33 www.waterworldcolorado.com or www.hylandhills.org. 55,000-square-foot wave pool, “Thunder Bay.” Although there are lots of grassy Thunder Bay is Water World’s version of an areas, the sidewalks and concrete paths “ocean.” The 1.8 million-gallon wave pool get very hot on summer days. Be sure goes from zero depth to eight feet deep. to bring sun screen as well as flip flops, The Storm features a 700-foot long, 60 foot sandals or swim socks. vertical drop and is an enclosed family ride. Visitors can take a break from the Zoomerang thrusts riders at 30 miles per water by riding Fun House Express. hour into a half-pipe with a boomerang effect. The bright pink aerial tramway runs Other attractions include “The Ragin’ from a stop near the lighthouse to a Colorado River,”where riders take a tube ride stop by Fun House. Get an overview along a 720-foot river; “Screamin’ Mimi” in of the park and save some steps. which riders take a 100-foot sled ride into Although many rides are tuned to a large water pool. adults and may have height restrictions, “Burmuda Triangle,” is a trio of enclosed Wally World is geared for younger flumes, in which riders twist and turn. One children and families. Wally World Visitors ride a tube down a river. Water World is 67 acres of grass, of flumes has a 60-foot drop. has geysers, swings, water slides and trees, flowers and water attractions. The “Lazy River” provides a break from waterfalls. The water is shallow and thrill rides, as riders take a slow tube ride. equipment is smaller scale. Lockers are located near the bathhouse, Calypso Water World has a water-themed fun house; Wally World is for children and their Cove, the Fun House and Thunder Bay. H20rena and the Fun House, Calypso Cove parents only. The park is open only from Memorial Day and the Prank Tank. Calypso Cove is also popular with to Labor Day, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Because Although there are four million gallons of youngsters, with its spinning buckets and many of the park’s workers have an early water, there’s plenty of shade — 25,000 square interactive water features school start, after Aug. 10 not all rides will feet of it, under umbrellas or pavilions. And a A new family attraction, The Big Top, is be operating, although the most popular rides new feature — cabanas can be rented. under construction near Calypso Cove. With will be. The park is fully open the weekends A limited number of private cabanas are a circus theme, the new three-acre addition of Aug. 16, 17, and 30-31. available near Captain Jack’s Wave Pool. Rental has a family-friendly river ride and new Try to get an early start as the park includes a 10 feet by 10 feet cabana, enclosed concessions. It's expected to be open by July. may close when it rains — typically in early on three sides, a table, chairs and lounge chairs, In addition to its 40 plus water attractions, a afternoon in Colorado. to accommodate eight guests. Included is tidy park with lots of flowers and pathways, Water Admission is $33.95 for adults and $28.95 Internet access and a cooler with ice. Food World has a couple of other things going for it. for those under 48 inches tall. Children under may be ordered from the cabana menu and Patrons park free and are allowed to bring food 40 inches tall are admitted free. Anyone delivered to the cabana. The cabanas rent into the park — but no glass bottles or alcohol. younger than 3 years old. Save some money for $99. Call guest services at (303) If keeping up with a picnic basket is too by getting passes. 427-SURF. or get more details online, at much trouble, there are plenty of snack bars Water World does have season passes as conveniently located around the park. Burgers, well as a reduced price of $17 for adults who chicken or barbecue sandwiches, pizza, nachos, arrive at the park after 2 p.m.; with a reduced funnel cakes and ice cream are available. admission of $14.50 for those under 48 inches All-day lockers rent for $8, or use a locker tall. Or, purchase tickets at Fort Carson’s that rents for 50 cents each time it’s opened. Information, Tickets and Registration for $27, good for adults or children. To reach Water World, take Interstate 25 to Denver, continue north of downtown about 10 miles. Take a left on West 84th Ave., and go to Pecos St. The park is at the corner of Pecos Street and 88th Avenue. Visitors at Thunder Bay wait for the big wave. Thunder Bay has Riders race down the Flatline water slide at up to 40 1.8 million gallons of water, and Just the Facts miles per hour. goes from 0-8 feet in depth. • TRAVEL TIME — an hour plus • FOR AGES — any age • TYPE —water park • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ Captain Jack’s (Out of 5 stars) Wave Pool • WALLET DAMAGE — $$$$$ plus is a popular place. The $ = Less than $20 500,000 gallon wave $$ = $21 to $40 pool has $$$ = $41 to $60 grassy $$$$ = $61 to $80 areas for $$$$$ = $81 to $100 lounging or catching (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) rays. Get Out June 6, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 35 Circus Theater in Cripple Creek Street breakfast The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey The Thin Air Theater Company presents The annual Colorado Springs Street Breakfast Circus will be in the World Arena beginning “An Arrant Knave,” a classic Victorian is June 25, 5:30-9 a.m. Pancakes are served Thursday through June 15. Opening night melodrama, in the Butte Opera House in in the middle of Pikes Peak Avenue, between tickets are $11; other performances are $15 and Cripple Creek through July 26. Productions Nevada Avenue and Tejon Street, to kick $20. Tickets are available at the World Arena will be Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., off the Range Ride and to publicize the box office or www.ticketswest.com. People can with matinees Wednesdays, Thursdays, Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Buy a token for visit the animals before the show starts and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets $4 at the 43rd Area Support Group S-4 attend the preshow on the arena floor. are $14.75 for adults and $9.75 for office, building 1225, room 1661; call children, call (877) 689-6402 526-8822 or 524-6780. Free days, Denver attractions Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. is Colorado Renaissance Festival Elitch Gardens free for Colorado residents the first Saturday The Colorado Renaissance Festival opens Elitch Gardens, an amusement park in of every month. weekends, beginning June 14. Plan to go Denver, now has opened its Water Park, The Denver Museum of Nature and Science June 21- 22 during Military Appreciation which is included in admission. Upcoming has free admission for Soldiers. The museum is Weekend, when Soldiers can buy one ticket and concerts at Elitch Gardens are Smash Mouth in City Park. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver, get one free; children are admitted free; show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Mercy Me at 7 p.m. and take the Colorado Exit north to City Park. military identification. Hours are 10 a.m.- June 14, and Randy Travis at 7 p.m. June 21. 6:30 p.m. Regular admission is $17.95 per adult; Get tickets for $20 at Information, Tickets Marilyn Monroe exhibit children’s tickets are $8. The renaissance is at and Registration office. “Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe” is in the Exit 172 off Interstate 25 north. For information Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., through July go to www.coloradorenaissance.com. Springs Spree 5. Admission is $12 for nonmembers and The annual city festival, “Springs Spree,” will free for children age 4 and under. The exhibit Buell Children’s Museum be in Memorial Park June 21, from 9 a.m.- includes art and photos. Exhibit hours are The Buell Children’s Museum announces a 7 p.m. Entry to the festival is free; food vendors Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. as well as $1 discount for members of the military and will have turkey legs, funnel cakes, grilled Sundays. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Families with identification. The highly-rated corn and the usual. There’ll be music and fun. Call the box office at 634-5583. children’s museum is at 210 N. Santa Fe Metropolitan Mountain Express buses will Ave., Pueblo, off Exit 98B, Interstate 25. be running to the park; take the bus and Melodrama dinner and show forget about parking. “Honesty Always Wins,” is this season’s show Pikes Peak Center in the Iron Springs Chateau, 44 Ruxton Ave., in Upcoming performances at the Pikes Peak Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Manitou Springs. Tickets are $28.50 for dinner Center in downtown Colorado Springs, at The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July and show. Call 685-5572 for reservations. 190 S. Cascade, include Lisa Lampanelli, 9-12, at the Norris Penrose Event Center, Dinner starts at 6 p.m., the show is at 8 p.m., 8 p.m. June 27, and America, 7 p.m., July 3. 1045 W. Rio Grande. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. — Compiled by Nel Lampe Active Wellness Massage Therapy Carol Hage Licensed Massage Therapist Cert Neuromuscular Therapist )UHTXHQF\6SHFL¿F0LFURFXUUHQW7KHUDS\IRU 3DLQ0DQDJHPHQW376'DQGPXFKPRUH Your 1st One Hour Session only $40 4775 Barnes Rd., Unit K 719-388-7956 By Appt Only rediscover the lost art of cooking from scratch Stress Away We Care About Our Troops! 15 front range locations including Job Well Done... two in colorado springs!! “Soothing massage for weary soldiers” RELIEVE MUSCLE TENSION, STRESS & PAIN! 25% off Please Call For FREE Transportation REFRESH any check $20 or more 501 West Garden of the Gods. 719-548-9417 887 North Academy Blvd. 719-597-2902 Stress Away REVITALIZE Good at participating restaurants only. 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