Vol. 75, No. 5 Feb. 3, 2017
Show of force
Photo by Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke An M1A2 Main Battle Tank crew from 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd ulgaria, ungary an ermany. This rotation ill enhance eterrence capa ilities rmore riga e om at Team, 4th Infantry Division, fires a mm roun uring in the region, improve the .S. a ility to respon to potential crises an efen tank gunnery ualification at resi ential ange in S iesto o , olan , an. . The allies an partners in the uropean community. .S. forces ill focus on strengthening brigade has spent the past month preparing its vehicles and weapon systems for capa ilities an sustaining rea iness through ilateral an multinational training on ar movement to locations throughout the region, inclu ing the altics, omania, an e ercises. See relate story on pages . A CT, Polish troo s conduct li e fire de o y Staff Sgt. orinna altos bondage. Today, we have allies, here in Zagan, (who) to signify that we were leaving Family and friends to 24th Press Camp Headquarters symbolize freedom and security. You are very much serve here,” said Col. Christopher R. Norrie, commander, welcome here.” 3rd ABCT. “Those same colors will be unfurled here ZAGAN, Poland — The President of Poland The brigade, consisting of nearly 3,500 troops this morning, signifying not only our service in Atlantic formally welcomed American Soldiers during a from Fort Carson and close to 2,700 pieces of heavy Resolve but also a visible and incredible symbol of our ceremony at Karlike Range here Tuesday. equipment, arrived in Poland in January as part of nation’s commitment to our allies and the power of this The ceremony, which featured the official uncasing a continuous “heel to toe” troop rotation to bolster exceptional team of teams, fully ready to take action, if of the colors of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, ties with NATO allies. U.S. forces have been training needed, to preserve our shared interest in security and 4th Infantry Division, culminated with a combined arms in Poland since 2014. peace in this vital part of the world.” live-fire exercise between the two nations. The American forces spent the month training and After the ‘Iron’ Brigade’s colors were uncased, the Polish President Andrzej Duda called the event a getting certified in Poland. The brigade will begin American and Polish forces conducted the first, of what “historical moment.” to rotate through other NATO countries for training will be many, training events between the two nations. “Thirty years ago, here in Zagan, we had another and exercises this month. Army here,” said Duda. “We felt like we were in “(In December) our unit voluntarily cased our colors See Allies on Page 4 Inside
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Sports riter Walt ohnson Currently, each service uses Contact your local FMTS ayout graphics eanne a erall its own set of travel screening offi ce as soon as you have been forms and processes when Carson test location notifi ed of an overseas assignment Families are relocating to overseas ort Carson is a ilot location for a ilies to one of the overseas locations This commercial enterprise newspaper is an going to select locations in er any and a an authorized publication for members of the Depart- locations. These distinct processes mentioned above to determine ment of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are can create challenges for Families, As a result, these a ilies ill e use the your participation in this pilot. not necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed particularly at joint-base and ne ilot for s In addition to the new test by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the sister-service installations. 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Please credit accordingly. 2IBCT conducts combat lifesaver training — Page 7 Explore ruins of past age— Page 23 Military Briefs Attraction Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 All that glitters is ice in Cripple Creek — Page 23 Specialist makes jump to 1st lieutenant Beyond the gate Intelligence analyst accepted into social work intern Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 24 program — Page 10 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 26 Community Pharmacy initiative nets award Sports is la lassifiedad ertising 634-5905 Efforts reduce cost from $44.3M to $27.1M — Page 14 Youth center tips off hoops season Community Briefs Winter basketball program begins — Page 21 o ntaineereditor Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 15 Briefs 526-4144 The Journey (Chapel series) Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 22 A guardian angel — Page 18 ostin or ation Chapel Briefs and schedule Classifi ed 526-5811 Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 Featuring small business directory and a welcome home real estate section — Page 27 ost eatherhotline 526-0096 Feb. 3, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News a ilies egin o ing in to ne est housing Story an photo y Scott rater Construction of new units Mountaineer staff and demolition of older units will proceed throughout the Sgt. William Perez, his year, according to McIntire, wife, Cynthia, and their children with completion of the project became the first family to move slated for December. into Fort Carson’s newest hous- “On the Balfour Beatty ing units Jan. 27, signaling the side, both the construction and start of occupancy for a project communities divisions, we’re that began in August 2015. excited to begin turning over Standing alongside Fort new units for Soldiers, begin- Carson Army leaders and ning with the Perezes,” McIntire Balfour Beatty Communities said during a greeting to com- (BBC) administrators and munity members. contractors, the Perezes cut a Not only are the new units ceremonial ribbon to officially energy efficient, they’re spa- open the post’s newest housing cious. The demo used for the units in the Cherokee Village ribbon cutting near the inter- neighborhood. section of Harr and Fort streets, The project, known as Grow featured four ample-sized bed- the Army-2, began Aug. 3, 2015, rooms, three bathrooms and a when Balfour Beatty construc- two-car garage. tion crews initiated demolition While officially opening the operations of the existing units, project for occupancy, Garrison many of which stood for more Commander Col. Ronald P. Fitch than 50 years. Jr. thanked the BBC construc- Labs, signifying Balfour Beatty Brigade Combat Team, 4th Sgt. illiam ere , allie tra e spe “This isn’t your average tion team for its performance. Communities as 2016 National Infantry Division, who just cialist, st Stryker riga e om at housing,” said Steve McIntire, “Balfour Beatty really did Green Building Standard transferred with his Family Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Balfour Beatty Fort Carson a wonderful job here,” he said. (NGBS), Green Partner of from Kaiserslautern, Germany, his ife, ynthia ere , cut a Family Housing project man- “The team even earned an award Excellence. It was presented spe- earlier this month. ceremon ial ri on an. as the ager. “These units are both for meeting green construction cifically for the company’s proj- “I’m excited to get into one first amily to move into ne ly Energy Star and National Green standards, specifically on this ect at Fort Carson, where legacy of the new units,” he said. “We’re complete housing on post. The Building Standard certified. So, project. And, they had to pass military Family housing is being very fortunate to have this ere es are oine y their chil they’re highly energy efficient. some very strict requirements replaced with new product built opportunity after arriving such a ren omman Sgt. Ma . Michael That is one reason we developed to do so. Our junior enlisted according to the NGBS emerald short time ago and (to) be offered . ros y, left, 4th Infantry Division this project, to not only modern- members and Families really are certification — the highest level this right away. I feel like I won an ort arson ol. onal . itch ize living units on post, but to getting some fantastic housing.” of green building certification. the lottery. I’m told some housing r., thir from right, garrison com move toward energy efficiency According to Business That fact was not lost on on post is more than 50 years old, man er arrison omman Sgt. and support the Army’s net-zero Wire, the award was presented William Perez, an allied trade whereas this house was built in Ma . Davi K. urton an alfour energy goals.” by Home Innovation Research specialist with the 1st Stryker the past few months.” eatty ommunities a ministrators. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2017
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Influenza, Ebola, Zika or any other illness that affects people across an area can cause panic in the community. Fort Carson emergency response members, along with El Paso County Public Health and Office of Emergency Management representatives, gathered Jan. 25 for a seminar to discuss what is considered a pandemic event and what Fort Carson would do if one affected the area. “A pandemic is a multiregional, generally international increase in an illness,” said Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, staff occupational medicine physician and acting public health emergency officer, Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH). “Whether it is an outbreak (uptick in cases of an illness), epidemic (widespread regionally) or a pandemic, we look at how we are going to stop the spread of the illness.” According to the doctor, there are three ways. The first is social distancing which is voluntary and the affected person stays home. The next two ways are nonvoluntary — isolation where the sick individual is separated from others while contagious or a quarantine where an exposed (but not yet sick) person is sepa- rated and movement is restricted to not expose others who are not sick. A quarantine is command directed and legally enforceable. “A virus is a nonliving packet of genetic material that is used by the body’s normal systems to reproduce and causes Photo by Jeanine Mezei illness. Vaccines will prevent many viruses from spreading,” said ort arson arrison omman er ol. onal . itch r. speaks ith olora o t. ov. Donna Rodriguez. “A novel virus is where many pandemic situations ynne uring the annual olora o Military an eterans ppreciation Day an. at the olora o occur. It is a new and uncommon strain of a virus where there is State apitol in Denver. The event rought together military lea ers from throughout the state no vaccine and no existing or partial immunity in the population.” to e recogni e for their contri utions an service y the olora o legislature. The 4th Infantry According to Tony Sevey, Fort Carson emergency manager, Division as recogni e in cele ration of its th nniversary an veterans from orl ar it is vital for the installation II to the present ere honore . to prepare for a pandemic situation. “ It’s “We have never done important this type of exercise (at Fort Carson),” he said. “It’s impor- for us to crucial elements of deterrence and defense, tant for us to exercise coor- Allies including countering disinformation, cyber- dinating with public health exercise From Page 1 attacks, hybrid warfare and covert threats,” officials at both the local and coordinating Hodges said. state levels so we are ready if “Today’s exercises are the first test of the In April, 800 more American troops will an outbreak occurs.” with public capabilities of the allied army,” Polish Army arrive in Poland to train alongside the Polish 15th If Fort Carson was in- spokesman Maj. Artur Pinkowski said in a Mechanized Brigade, while British, Canadian volved in a pandemic situation, health prereleased statement. and German forces will begin training in the the installation would more officials at The exercise consisted of a motorized infan- Baltic States. than likely receive medicines try platoon, made up of both Polish and American “It will not always be easy and there will be and supplies from the Strategic both the forces, in the defense, having to temporarily challenge, but already with the presence of these National Stockpile (SNS). withdraw until support from American and forces, we can already feel a sense of security According to Janel McNair, El local and Polish tanks could come to their defense upon which peace and prosperity for our peoples Paso County Public Health, the state levels and vanquish the enemy. depend,” said Hodges. stockpile was created in 1999 The joint live-fire exercise was for large scale public health so we are designed to be a show of force of the emergencies so that commu- capabilities of the alliance. nities have the right medicines ready if an “This exercise will express the will and supplies available. outbreak of the alliance on anyone who expresses “To activate the SNS, harm to our shared interest and our way you have to go through the occurs.” of life,” said Norrie. CDC (Centers for Disease For the American forces, the wel- Control and Prevention) to — Tony Sevey come ceremony served to strengthen gain access to the medicine the trans-Atlantic bond that began over and supplies,” said McNair. 240 years ago, when a Polish noblemen “A federal disaster does not named Casimir Pulaski came to America have to be declared to gain access but a request will have to be to help in the cause of the American made by the state.” Revolutionary War. Once the SNS access has been gained, medicine and sup- “The armed forces of our great plies will be dispersed through points of dispensing (PODs) nations are embarking on a whole new said Marion Richmond-Haygood, nurse epidemiologist, EACH. level of cooperation, collaboration “We would work with leadership on Fort Carson to decide and preparation to defend every inch the best location of the POD here at Fort Carson and the protocols of allied territory together,” said Lt. Gen. we would use to ensure our Soldiers and their Families received Ben Hodges, commander, U.S. Army the needed medication,” she said. Europe. Between now and the full scale exercise in September, Hodges said that the joint training the Fort Carson emergency response members will be looking at two nations would embark on will serve how the installation will educate the public, collaborate to integrate the two armies together until with off-post public health offices and prepare and dispense they are ready to fight as one. Photo by Staff Sgt. Corinna Baltos medicines through the POD method from the SNS. The cooperation between the two olish resi ent n r e Du a elcomes Sol iers from the “This is a critical event and we need to break our capabilities forces would span the full spectrum of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to (in the exercise) to see where we are really at,” said Col. Ronald military defense, he said. olan uring a ceremony Mon ay in agan. The riga e s P. Fitch Jr., U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Carson commander. “This “Our forces will serve as pillars of arrival marks the start of ack to ack rotations of armore is a worthwhile effort and an opportunity to tie our efforts to confidence as we strengthen the other riga es in urope as part of tlantic esolve. the community.” Feb. 3, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Stryker brigade welcomes new CSM Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo singing of the Army Song, Soldiers and Families of 1st Sgt. Nathan Hepfer, Headquarters and Headquarters s r er ri a e o ba ea Public Affairs Office SBCT gathered around the leaders to congratulate the Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division incoming and outgoing senior enlisted leader. SBCT, 4th Inf. Div. “Command Sgt. Maj. Tennant is “Command Sgt. Maj. Ayala had an inspirational a fired up, motivated and inspired leader who is more The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry and heartfelt speech that truly affected the audience than capable in moving us on to the next chapter of 1st Division, welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. and reflected his service as the brigade CSM,” said 1st Brigade’s history.” Tennant and said farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Richard L. Ayala during a change of responsibility ceremony at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Jan 27. The “Raider” Brigade colors were passed from Ayala to Tennant, a tradition honoring the transfer of responsibilities in the brigade. “Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tennant comes to us from the division staff with a strong pedigree. Serving as the command sergeant major of a light reconnais- sance battalion in 2nd Brigade, and before that as a first sergeant of a Stryker infantry company, with over 11 years on Stryker platforms, he has the perfect skills and experience to lead this brigade,” said Col. Curtis D. Taylor, commander, 1st SBCT. “I have the greatest confidence that he will continue to build upon the culture of excellence that Sgt. Maj. Ayala has begun. Tennant thanked Ayala for his assistance during the weeks preceding the ceremony and spoke to the Soldiers of the Raider Brigade. “You and I have been specifically chosen and assigned for the next transformation of the Army’s 2020 and beyond program. I stand here proud and confident to assume this position, not just because of the years I’ve served, but because of the leaders before me who have guided me and led me to the position that I am now pre- Col. Curtis D. Taylor, second from left, commander, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, passes pared to enter,” said Tennant. “I ask you to believe in me the brigade’s colors to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Tennant during a change of responsibility ceremony and my leadership to lead you into this next evolution.” at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Jan. 27. Tennant replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Richard L. Ayala as After the ceremony concluded with the the brigade’s senior enlisted leader.
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Substance use disorder clinical care to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on place Feb. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Hotel treatment is now in the medical realm while U.S. federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a Elegante in Colorado Springs. Free tickets are Army Installation Management Command retains predeployment brief or a professional development available at http://www.coloradosbdc.org/vets. responsibility of the Army Substance Abuse Program brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP Veterans hiring fair — for transitioning Soldiers, (ASAP) drug testing and deterrence, alcohol and drug for upcoming job fairs and job postings. veterans and their spouses will be held Feb. 16 abuse prevention training, and the ASAP training • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 from 10 a.m. in the William “Bill” Reed Special curriculum. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army. Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, 526- Events Center. Wounded, Ill or injured can mil/publicaffairs/webzines/2016/SUDCC.pdf for 1002 — services include a computer lab to complete enter beginning at 9 a.m. Call 526-1001/1002 more information on the recent changes. the preseparation video at http://www.sfl -tap.army. mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., — is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012. 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight. to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last • Hazardous Material Control Center, building • Transition services in building 6237 — include customer is served at 3:30 p.m. 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. mandatory weekly fi ve-day program which covers • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn- Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or transition overview, Military Occupational Skill in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- the warehouse at 526-2979. Crosswalk, fi nancial planning, U.S. Department of 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, DPW Work Management Branch — located in Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs call 526-3321 for an appointment. building 1219, is responsible for processing work benefi ts; career counseling; transition resources; • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, job fairs, resource fairs and Employer Days. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work • Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 Biweekly elective classes available following the fi ve- coordinated on case-by-case basis. a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support day TAP program include social networking, Bring • Subsistence Support Management Office, is by appointment only, call 526-2900. Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced résumé, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Medical Activity Correspondence Department offi ce federal résumé, interview techniques and dress for noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) success. Two-day tracks consist of entrepreneurship • Post Supply Support Activity, building Offi ce in the Patient Administration Division hours are and technical. 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior • Installation Property Book Offi ce, building federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Transition Unit Soldiers. 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Joint Personal Property Shipping Offi ce (JPPSO) 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. See Briefs on Page 12
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attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty and points of contact for services: Briefs Notification Officer Training. The three-day training • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson ro Pa e 8 course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers Support Services service order desk can be reached must register through their school NCO. Call 526-4551 at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able for more information. or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. Retirement briefings — are available at http://www. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement • Elevator maintenance — Call the Fort Carson The 24-hour phone number is 526-0051. Services.html. Call 526-2840 for details. Support Services service order desk at 526-5345. DPW Work Management Branch, building 1219 ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey — is responsible for processing work orders — army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.civ@mail. Facilities Engineering Work 526-2240/ 8458 for more information. mil when needing trash or recycle containers, trash Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open Special Operations Recruiting: Reassignment briefings — available at is overflowing or emergency service is required. for processing work orders and Building 1218, Room 312/313 http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/ • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html. 526-6670 or email [email protected] for other in-person support from Ellis Street, Fort Carson 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. service needs or to report complaints. 524-1461/1462 Afternoon customer support is by Ongoing • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis appointment only, call 526-2900. Briefs every week: Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. Special Forces, noon Wednesday; Civil Alumni Association — is looking • Self-help — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email riefin s Affairs/PSYOP, noon Thursday for OCS graduates (active, Guard and [email protected] for tool sign-up and Casualty Notification/Assis tance Reserve) to start a chapter in Colorado assistance/guidance. Officer training — The 4th Springs. Contact Retired Maj. James • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 Infantry Division and Fort Earls at [email protected]. or email [email protected]. Carson com manding general has Directorate of Public Works services • Base operations contracting officer represen- directed all Soldiers, sergeant first — Services range from repair and tative — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email class through command sergeant maintenance of facilities to equipping [email protected] for questions on major, chief warrant officer 2-5 http://www.bragg. units with a sweeper and cleaning snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor and officers, captain and above, to army.mil/sorb motor pools. Below are phone numbers response to service orders.
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For anyone connected to social media these days, it’s nearly impossible to avoid viewing footage fi lmed by a drone. The top end of the multiple-rotor fl ying machines can reach altitudes greater than 500 feet and operators can fl y their contraptions via onboard cameras for great distances. They’re gaining in popularity, too. NDP, a national retail tracking service, estimates that drones sales have more than tripled in the past year to nearly $200 million in the U.S. That’s one reason Fort Carson leaders have issued a policy for drone use on post. Offi cially, the policy establishes procedures for the use of recreational/hobbyist unmanned aerial before use can operation systems (UAS) within the airspace over Fort result in civil and to daylight Carson property. criminal penalties. hours. The “We have a unique situation at Fort Carson Only UAS under 10 owner or because we have helicopter air traffi c on post,” said pounds, including operator of an UAS Ted Wilson, Air Traffi c and Airspace chief, Butts payload, are permitted to is responsible for Army Airfi eld. “We want people to be able to enjoy operate within the designated any injury to others or the drone hobby, but we have to make it safe for area on Fort Carson. UAS over 10 damage to installation facilities, the aviators fl ying helicopters here, too.” pounds up to 55 pounds may be approved on a private vehicles or property. RED HOTWilson explainedDEALS that the policy issuance is not case-by-case basis after coordination with the Butts “We’re asking people to operate their vehicles driven by privacy concerns. Army Airfi eld Air Traffi c and Airspace chief. safely,” Wilson said. “We’re not saying, ‘Don’t spy on us, or don’t Additionally, prior to and upon completion According to Chief Warrant Offi cer 4, Niall fl y in my backyard,’” he said. “Our only motivation of operating their UAS, users must notify the Fort Twomey, UAS offi cer, G3 Air, 4th Infantry Division, behind the policy is maintaining safety.” Carson Directorate of Emergency Services the key to successful operation is safety fi rst. With the growing popularity of drones and Consolidated Dispatch at 526-2333. “If in doubt about anything, land the vehicle other UAS, air traffi c offi cials at the highest level UAS operations are authorized in only one area and cease operations until safe operations can of government have already taken steps to ensure on post — on the southwest side of Iron Horse Park. resume,” said Twomey. RED safetyHOT near airports. The walking trail marks the outer boundary of the Users hoping to take images or video with their The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fl y zone which extends north to the park area, east UAS should also know that any information captured prohibits UAS/dronesRED from REDbeing operated within 5 to the walking trail berm, south to offi cers housing by the vehicle’s cameras is for personal use only miles of any active airport without approval from air and west to the parking lot. Signs will be added to and must not be shared with the general public, traffi c control. MostHOT of the FortHOT Carson cantonment clearly mark the permitted area. or used for commercial purposes without the area is located within 5 miles of Butts Army Airfi eld. Operations are not permitted during offi cial approval of a brigade-level operational security In addition toDEA the airborneLS DEA riskLS involved with events at the park or in winds greater than 15 mph offi cer and the garrison public affairs offi cer (PAO). UAS, the vehicles present an increased risk to and fl ight operations are restricted to altitudes Offi cial use of UAS at other than the designated automobiles and installation infrastructure. Improper less than 200 feet. Operators are expected to keep location must be approved through Range use of UAS impacts the life, health and safety of their vehicles well clear of any manned aircraft Operations, the Butts Army Airfi eld Air Traffi c all who live on, work on and visit the installation. operations as well. offi cer and coordinated with DES Consolidated Wilson was clear to say, however, that the policy “Our aircraft fl y from the ground to 500 feet Dispatch and the garrison public affairs offi cer. does not ban the use of UAS on post, it simply most of the time, and sometimes they transition Soldiers, Family members and civilians are stipulates locations and other restrictions about over the areas permitted for UAS fl ights, so we need asked to report any suspected unauthorized UAS where and when they can be fl own. a buffer zone,” Wilson said. “For good reference, that are fl ying on or adjacent to the installation to Per the policy, any UAS between .55 and 55 200 feet is roughly double the height of the tallest the DES Consolidated Dispatch at 526-2333. pounds must be registered with the FAA. 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Community Of note line “VLTP.” Otte can be reached at Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical Briefs employees — is currently being accepted for emergency and about to exhaust leave can the following civilians who have exhausted all contact the CPAC Management Employee Claims to the estate available leave because of medical emergencies Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. Sgt. Benjamin Bruce — With deepest regret to the under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Carmelita Carrillo and Brenda Hart, Directorate centric secure messaging platform that enables against or indebtedness to his estate should call of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; patients to directly communicate securely via Capt. Sven Johnasson at 612-570-0680. David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; the internet with their primary care provider Eric Lewis, Directorate of Plans, Training, team to receive advice on minor medical issues, General announcements Mobilization and Security; Donna Soria, chronic disease management, test results, Flu shots available — Patients enrolled with Directorate of Public Works; Chad Staggs, appointment requests, medication refills and designated primary care clinics are encouraged Directorate of Emergency Services; and Rhonda other health care needs. Patients can access to request their flu shots with any scheduled Welles, Space and Missile Defense Command. Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a appointments. Clinics may have specified times Any Army appropriated fund civilian employees smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a for walk-in flu vaccinations, so beneficiaries are wishing to donate annual leave must complete valuable service that helps save time and money encouraged to call their clinic directly or 524- the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm. by eliminating trips to the military hospital CARE (2273) and ask for the clinic’s available gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary flu vaccination walk-in times. Children with a Non-Army appropriated fund civilian employees appointments and stress by communicating pediatric clinic appointment and any accompanying from another federal agency interested in virtually and directly with their health care siblings are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations donating leave must complete the OPM Form team. Talk with your provider or care team during the visit. Pediatrics will provide walk-in flu 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/ to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million vaccinations on a space-available basis weekdays pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide Military Health System beneficiaries that has from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Flu Mist will not it to their civilian personnel/HR office for an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging be offered this year. Soldiers will receive their flu annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded account, bookmark https://mil.relayhealth.com shots with their units. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu to Irma Otte, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel to continue communicating securely with for current flu information. Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via your health care teams. Learn more about this Missed hospital appointments — When someone email at [email protected] with the subject change at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/. is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means that two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to five slots with Spouse competitive employment — Spouses of may be eligible for employment under different rebooking their appointments, denying several active-duty service members upon arrival to circumstances. The Employment Readiness patients the opportunity to receive the care new duty stations from the contiguous U.S. may Program, Army Community Service, Directorate they need. Evans Army Community Hospital apply for competitive employment under Executive of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction from can assist spouses in applying for education and appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient the date of the sponsor’s order to use the authoriza- employment; call 526-0452/0467. Access System appointment line at 526-CARE tion. Spouses returning from overseas may apply Extended hours clinic — Evans Army Community (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via under Executive Order 12721, which gives three Hospital has opened its new Premier Extended phone when the automated AudioCARE calls years to use the authorization. Spouses of a veteran a few days before the appointment. with 100 percent service connected disability See Briefs on Page 20 16 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2017 Feb. 3, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Feature MOVE TO GERMANY 3ABCT signals start of presence across Europe Story and photos by one NATO country to another, an effort Staff Sgt. Corinna Baltos made in part to show how the brigade 24th Press Camp Headquarters could respond quickly if called to support an allied nation, said Gilliam. ZAGAN, Poland — The 3rd In November, the brigade loaded Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th around 2,800 pieces of equipment onto Infantry Division, recently completed its railcars at Fort Carson and shipped first of several pushes to move onward them to Beaumont, Texas, where they from Poland to seven other countries were placed on cargo ships bound for in central and eastern Europe. the port of Bremerhaven, Germany. The Over the next few weeks, the ships — loaded with the brigade’s full brigade will move units into Estonia, set of heavy equipment — arrived in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria early January in Germany, where the and Hungary as part of a persistent equipment was then loaded onto rail U.S. armored presence in the region. cars and shipped to Poland. “It’s pretty amazing when you While the equipment and Soldiers look back on what we have done,” said were on their way to Germany, the Lt. Col. John Gilliam, commander, 1st battalion was already preparing to train. Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, “We hit the ground running in 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Poland, and we will hit the ground 4th Infantry Division, as he watched running in Germany,” said Gilliam. tanks being loaded on rail cars Jan. 25. “Our Soldiers are absolutely ready to “We got our equipment here in do whatever is asked of them.” Poland in mid-January,” said Gilliam. The movement of 3rd ABCT “Within days, we were firing our tanks equipment and troops into and around and Bradleys. Now, less than 10 days Europe kicks off what will be a later, we are reloading our equipment continuous U.S. armored brigade on trains and moving to Germany, presence as part of Atlantic Resolve. M1A2 Abrams tanks belonging to 1st where we will continue to project our The “Iron” Brigade’s deployment Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd combat power.” enhances deterrence capabilities in the Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th The movement of 1st Bn., 66th region and improve the U.S. ability to Infantry Division, are loaded onto a Armor Reg., to Germany is a prime respond to potential crises and defend atcar rail ay an. in agan, olan . example of how the 3rd ABCT is its allies and partners within the exhibiting its ability to move freely from European community.
A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd rmore riga e om at Team, 4th Infantry Division, places a chop lock un er the trea of an M rams Tank an. in preparation for its movement via rail from agan, olan , to rafen oehr, ermany, here it ill e use y the Sol iers as they con uct training in urope as part of tlantic esolve.
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A guardian angel Lent celebration begins Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim Meador “If I can talk them down, or tackle them,” Catholic Mass in celebration of Ash Wednesday Deputy garrison chaplain he said, “I take them to a nearby restaurant to will be held at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (SMC) talk and eat.” March 1 at 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Every day in Nanjing, China, thousands of By his own count, Chen has stopped 42 Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, is the fi rst day of people cross the Yangtze River Bridge on foot people from jumping since he began his patrols. Lent in Western Christianity. It occurs 46 days before and by bus, car and truck. Three hundred feet He said the people he meets often have lost Easter. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, below, scores of barges slide along the dark money, a spouse or hope. Mark and Luke, Jesus Christ spent 40 days fasting in brown water. It is a busy place, with the sweeping He has become the bridge’s self-appointed the desert, where he endured temptation by Satan. city skyline in the background. guardian angel. It is a job that requires him Lent originated as a mirroring of this, fasting 40 days A recent Chicago Tribune article by Jim to be a detective, looking for clues in the as preparation for Easter. Yardley tells the story of souls of strangers. When asked how he Ash Wednesday derives its name from the a man by the name recognizes potential jumpers he said, “It practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches of Chen Si who takes is very easy … I see a person who walks blessed on the previous year’s Palm Sunday and the bus and arrives at without spirit.” placing them on the heads of participants to the the bridge by 7:30 a.m. The Scriptures speak to this human condition accompaniment of the words, “Repent, and believe in on Sunday. There he saying, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust, and to sits with a thermos Proverbs 13:12. dust you shall return.” of tea, watching. From sick hearts come bad and destructive Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory Waiting for that decisions. We all know people around us who days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, unknowable are experiencing signifi cant loss. Metaphorically, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence moment when we sit on the bridges of their lives with an from meat. one of the thousands opportunity to connect them to hope. However, For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the of people who cross it takes eyes to see, ears to listen, and a norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until 59. the bridge every willingness to get involved. When fasting, a person may eat one full meal, as well day, might try Chen was right when he said, “We have to as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a to jump off. teach people to love and treasure life.” full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Stations of the Cross begins March 3 and continues every Friday until Good Friday at SMC from 6-6:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a meatless soup and bread to share in community with others at the soup supper immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Pat Treacy, Religious Education Offi ce director of education, at [email protected] or call 524-2458 for more information.
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Catholic Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Veterans • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Chapel. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 preaching is offered during both services. Youth group meets • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 more information. Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30- Protestant Latter Day Saints 11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being Healer Chapel (Traditional) Sunday worship is from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, Evans Army Community Hospital near the post exchange. Contact Branch President Jeff Hanni at held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is available by Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Eastern Orthodox emailing children’s names and ages to fortcarsonmccw@ Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call Boulevard 719-473-9238 for off-post services. gmail.com. CWOC meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Arellano at school, 526-5744 210-900-6221 or email [email protected]. • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Jewish Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (Multi- at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the denominational Worship Celebration) U.S. Air Force Academy. “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Islamic services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual Veterans Chapel – Chapel NeXt Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New 526-8889 Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at Inipi. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek 405-313-8049. at 405-313-8049 for more information and protocols. Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.
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The Fort Carson men’s varsity basketball team will at the facility. Anyone 16 and older with a Sports take part in the Capital Classic tournament at DOD identification (ID) card is eligible to play Fort Myers, Virginia, Feb. 16-20. The post team in the league. Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for Briefs will travel to Lawton, Oklahoma, Saturday to play more information. games within the military conference. The team Waller Physical Fitness Center hosts the 2017 will meet Peterson Air Force Base Saturday at Hambone’s Buddy Challenge Fitness event Borriello Brothers will host a Super Bowl party 5:30 p.m. and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, at 7:30 p.m., April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. According to Sunday beginning at 12:30 p.m. at The Hub and then play Fort Sill again at 9 a.m. Sunday and Waller PFC officials, the event is designed to have Sports and Entertainment Lounge. The lounge Peterson AFB at 11 a.m. coed teams partner for the competition. Those will have the game featuring the New England Registration for the upcoming intramural without a partner will be teamed by the center Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons on the big volleyball league is underway at the Iron Horse staff. Registration for the event is March 4-27. screen and more than 20 flat-screen televisions Sports and Fitness Center. There will be men’s People can register at Waller or online at http:// throughout the facility. There will be an and coed divisions. Games will be played Tuesday www.carson.armymwr.com. It is open to the public all-you-can eat buffet available for $10; kids and Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. A 18 years and older. The cost for the event is $20 under 7 will eat free. coaches meeting is set for March 3 at 6:30 p.m. per team. Call 526-2742 for more information. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) aquatics staff is holding its third annual English Channel Trojan scores Swim Challenge. Anyone with a DOD ID card is eligible; children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sign up for the free program at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool. The challenge Fountain- will use the honor system as people will track Fort Carson’s their miles swam and report them to a lifeguard. Keyshawn Swimmers can register at any time at any Maltbia drives post aquatic facility, but must complete the between three challenge by March 25, according to officials. ine reek agle Call 526-3907 for more information. defenders to The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation office will score Saturday sponsor an ice climbing trip to Ouray Feb. at Fountain- 18-20. Ouray is home of the first ice park in Fort Carson Colorado. It is just north of Durango and just igh School. south of Montrose. The staff will teach the basics The agles of ice climbing or mixed ice climbing, as defeated the appropriate for the venue, according to Devon Trojans 68-61. Derby, outdoor recreation staff. The staff will The Trojans’ next provide ice tools, crampons, boots for the game is Tues ay crampons, helmets and a harness needed for when they host the climb. Call outdoor recreation at 526-5366 orona o igh for more information on these trips. School at p.m. DFMWR will host the second annual Warrior Dog Dash at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center March 11. The 5-kilometer run is in Photo by Walt Johnson See Briefs on Page 22 22 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2017
526-5772 for more information. goodwill ambassador. The tournament is one Briefs A Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is of the competitions that qualifies wrestlers for From Page 21 scheduled for Friday at Cheyenne Shadows the 2017 U.S. World Team Trials. Golf Club. The event begins with a shotgun Volunteers are needed for the 2017 Rocky conjunction with K-9 Veterans Day, an unofficial start at noon. Registration is underway at the Mountain State Games. The games will recognition of military working dogs and their golf course. The golf course is scheduled to be held July 21-23 and July 28-30 at various handlers, according to Garcia Physical Fitness hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each venues in Colorado Springs. The event is open Center officials. The event starts in the Iron Horse month through November. Call 526-4102 for to all Colorado residents, students who are Sports and Fitness Center south parking lot, rain more information. enrolled in a Colorado college or university or shine. It is open to all DOD identification (ID) Women wrestlers from the Army’s World Class are eligible, as are U.S. military personnel and card holders. Anyone 14 and younger must have Athlete Program will take part in the Dave their Family members stationed in Colorado. adult supervision. Registration is $15 prior to the Schultz Memorial International Friday at the According to Sports Corporation officials, volun- race and $20 the day of the event. Call 526-3944 U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado teers are needed for a variety of tasks including for more information. Springs. Competing in the women’s free style athlete check-in, information booths, setup/tear Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will host events will be Whitney Conder (53 kg/116.5 down, course marshals, scoring, timing, a basketball skills competition March 10. pounds), Areana Villaescusa (58 kg/128 pounds) hospitality and many other activities. The Rocky The center will host a three-point shootout and Jenna Burkert (60 kg/132 pounds). This Mountain State Games have been organized in contest at 6:30 p.m. Registration will continue is the 19th year for the international competi- accordance with NCAA guidelines with some through March 1. It is open to all DOD ID card tion that is held to honor the memory of Schultz exceptions. More information is available at holders 18 years and older. People can sign up at who was a U.S. olympian and world champion. http://www.RockyMountainStateGames.org. the front desk of the facility. Call 524-0489 or Schultz was also recognized as an international — Compiled by Walt Johnson
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Super Bowl Picks Feb. 3, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 23 At Ease ATTRACTION Explore ruins of past age The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are comprised of Travel distance Anasazi ruins that date back nearly a millennium. 13 miles The 40-room site was originally located in McElmo Canyon, in the southwest corner of Colorado near Hours Mesa Verde and Dolores. Relocating these cliff Hours vary. Check website for schedule. dwellings began in 1904 and was completed in 1907 when the preserve was opened to the public. Cost Over a three-year period at the turn of the 20th Adults 12 and over, $10 century, the ruins from McElmo Canyon were col- Military, $9 lected, packaged and moved by oxen out of the canyon Seniors, $8.50 to Dolores. There, the ruins were loaded and shipped Children 4-11, $7.50 by railroad to Colorado Springs, and finally brought to Children 3 and under, people in wheelchairs, free Cliff Canyon by horse-drawn wagon. The ruins were then faithfully reassembled in dimension and appear- Contact ance to the dwellings in the Four Corners region. Manitou Cliff Dwellings The Anasazi were an ancient Native American 10 Cliff Rd. culture that inhabited the present-day Four Corners Manitou Springs, CO 80829 region of the United States. They lived in a range 719-685-5242 of structures that included small family pit houses, http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com larger structures to house clans, grand pueblos https:// www.facebook.com/ and cliff dwellings for defense. ManitouCliffDwellings The Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum was undertaken to create a museum that preserves and protects the fine stonework architecture of the southwestern Native Americans which, prior to the relocation, were unprotected from vandals and artifact hunters. The adverse impact of relic hunting and vandalism threatened to wipe out the architec- tural achievements of the Anasazi Indians. Visitors can take a self-guided tour and explore each room of these carefully preserved structures. They can also touch the dwellings as the museum offers a hands-on approach to exploring history. Below the cliff dwellings is a three-story pueblo-style building which houses the museum and gift shop. The pueblo was built Photo by Spc. Anthony Bryant so visitors can see the architectural style of Courtesy photo Visitors can go inside the cliff dwellings to experience the descendants of the Anasazi. Many Pueblo Inside the pueblo is the Anasazi museum, where dioramas the interior spaces the Anasazi inhabited centuries ago. Native Americans in the Rio Grande Valley in New depicting daily life, exhibits of tools, pottery, weapons and Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, Mexico still live in structures like the museum’s pueblo. informative videos offer a glimpse of the mysterious people visitors are encouraged to explore the cliff dwellings room Information about the museum, times, season who left a remarkable architectural legacy on mesa tops by room on a self-guided tour. passes and group pricing is available on the website. and in cliff walls.
FESTIVAL All that glitters is ice in Cripple Creek Founded more than 100 years ago, the city of with glittering sculptures carved Cripple Creek established itself when thousands entirely from ice Feb. 11-12 and 18-19. flocked to the southwestern slopes of the Colorado The 10th annual Ice Fest will begin Rocky Mountains to mine for gold. Over 22.4 million at 11 a.m. when visitors can watch ounces of gold were mined from 1890 until 1910. sculptors fill the air with the ringing of Today, the city of Cripple Creek is known for chainsaws, chisels and ice chips. The its historic main street where the architecture is 2017 theme will be “Safari in Ice.” remindful of its vibrant history, boutique shopping This family-friendly festival will and, of course, its casinos. But not all that glitters is also include interactive sculptures gold in this mining town. The streets will be filled for children such as ice slides and mazes. Local vendors will also be serving hot and cold drinks for a fee, to keep people fueled as they explore the city and miles of ice. Comfortable shoes, warm jackets and gloves are recommended.
Additional parking has been Photo by Dani Johnson added this year at the Heritage This fairytale castle is one example of the variety of ice sculptures Center, located northeast of town that can be found at the Cripple Creek Ice Festival. This family friendly on Highway 67. Shuttle service event will also host interactive sculptures such as ice slides, mazes and will be available free of charge. carnival- style games made entirely of ice. Travel distance Contact 51 miles East Bennet Avenue and 2nd Street Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Courtesy photo Hours http:// www.visitcripplecreek.com/events/ The Cripple Creek Ice Festival is Feb. 11-12 and 18-19. This Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. cripple-creek-ice-festival/ family friendly festival is free of charge to include parking and Cost https://www.facebook.com/places/Things-to-do-in- shuttle service. Free Cripple-Creek-Colorado/109713629055494/ 24 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2017
packages and preferred seating tickets At Ease are also available. “Enchanted April,” a comedy by Playing indoors Beyond the gate Matthew Barber, has performances at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 Upcoming winter festivals can help brighten the p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. typical cold winter season — dress warmly: through Feb. 26, except the Feb. 18 • Budweiser International Snow Sculpture performance is at 4 p.m. Tickets start Championships are in Breckenridge. at $20; call 634-5583 for tickets. The sculptures may be viewed through James and the Giant Peach is in the Sunday. Visit http://www.gobreck.com Buell Children’s Playhouse Series for information. at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, • Cripple Creek Ice Festival is held Feb. 11-12 210 N. Santa Fe St. in Pueblo, with a and Feb. 18-19. The annual event attracts performance set for Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. thousands of visitors to see the ice carvings. Tickets are $8, call 719-295-7200. This year’s theme is “Safari in Ice,” Bighorn Sheep Day is Feb. 11, from which includes an ice maze, ice slide and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Garden of the interactive sculptures. There are bands Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. and family activities. More information 30th St. The free event includes presen- is at http://www.visitcripplecreek.com. tations, children’s activities and crafts, “Story of Us: The Pikes Peaks Region from cookies and cider and guided hikes. A-Z” is a new exhibit in the Colorado Springs Bring binoculars to look for the sheep. Pioneers Museum. The exhibit allows visitors The Space Foundation Discovery Center, to explore the history and geography of the area 4425 Arrowswest Drive, holds its next and to go back in time to understand what shaped Tesla Tool Box Feb. 18, featuring the community. The museum at 215 S. Tejon St. Rube Goldberg’s Kinetic Kreation. is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. Tesla’s Toolbox is a hands-on workshop Parking is street side at meters around the designed for ages 10 and up who can museum. Call 385-5990 for information. engage in science and engineering “Star Days: I Love Space” is Saturday, 10 a.m. projects. Admission to the discovery to 4 p.m. For people who love space, activities center is $10 for adults and $5 for include Science on a Sphere presentations, children; there’s a military discount. Call a Periodic Table of Elements activity, a thermal 576-8000 for more information. camera demonstration, a constellation activity National Parks are free on Presidents Photo by Nel Lampe and a lunar activity. Regular admission is $10 for Day, Feb. 20. National Parks in Colorado If it’s cold or snowy outside, take the kids for some playtime adults and $5 for children. Call 576-8000 for in- include The Great Sand Dunes National in oors. ump n ack s In ata le un an arty enter, . formation. The foundation is at 4425 Arrowswest Park, Florissant Fossil Beds, Bent’s Old ca emy lv ., is a place to go. There are several in ata les, Drive, off West Garden of the Gods Road. Fort and Rocky Mountain National Park. games, toys and adequate space to play and food is sold on There’s a Space Story Party: Rolie Polie Olie, “Junie B. Jones: the Musical,” based site. mission is . for ages an . for ages Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Space on the book series by Barbara Park, a ults are free. It s open aily, call for hours. Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest is on stage Feb. 24 to March 26 at the Drive, off Garden of the Gods Road. The Fine Arts Center. Friday performances party is designed to spark an interest in are at 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday matinees live music, a tattoo contest, food, an auction science, technology, engineering and mathematics are at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and and a kids coloring contest. There’ll be in youngsters ages 2-5. There will be crafts and $10 for children under 10; call 634-5583 for custom and antique motorcycles on display. activities. The party is included in admission, ticket information. The Fine Arts Center is at Admission is $10 and kids 12 and under are which is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call 30 W. Dale St. in downtown Colorado Springs, free. Visit http://www.propromotions.com or 576-8000 for more information. near Colorado College. call 487-8005 for more information. The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Manitou Springs celebrates “Carnivale” Feb. 25 “Bye Bye Birdie,” the musical, will be on stage 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these performances: at 1 p.m. Parade participants in traditional at the Fine Arts Center March 30 to April 23, • “Dirty Dancing” is Tuesday-Wednesday garb parade along Manitou Avenue, from with performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Park through downtown. Arrive p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Call 634- • “Jesus Christ Superstar” is March 28-29 at early to find parking. Prior to the parade, there’s 5583 for tickets. The center is at 30 W. Dale St. 7:30 p.m. a Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo cooking contest in The Broadmoor World Arena has these events: Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. Soda Springs Park near downtown. Competitors • Elton John is performing one night only, “Hit the Road, Jack” is the first play of the 2017 gather about 8 a.m. to begin cooking, and March 16 at 8 p.m. season for the Fountain Community Theater, tastings will be available to the public beginning • Harlem Globetrotters will be showing off 737 Dale St. in Fountain. Shows are at 7 p.m. at 10:45 a.m. for $1 for two tastings. Call the their basketball skills on the court March 17 Thursday to Feb. 11 and Feb. 17-18. There’s a Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at at 7 p.m. 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 18. Ticket information is at 685-5089 for more information. • Disney on Ice: Dream Big is March 23-24 at http://www.fountaintheater.org or call 233-5192. The 27th annual Motorcycle Show and Swap 7 p.m., March 25 at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m., Tickets are also available at the door, which cost Meet is March 4-5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the and March 26 at 1 and 5 p.m. $8 for general admission for adults and $7 for Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center, • Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are ages 12 and under. Military tickets are $7. Family 3050 N. Nevada Ave. There’s free parking, on stage April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
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