Vol. 72, No. 48 Dec. 12, 2014
Honoring a legacy
Spc. Christopher Coulter, administrative specialist, Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, left, places World War I campaign streamers onto the 4th Infantry Division colors. Sgt. Henry Wilson, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., holds the division’s colors during a streamer ceremony Dec. 4 while wearing a World War I at the Division Headquarters. The streamer ceremony was held in honor of the division’s 97th birthday, which was Wednesday.
Photo by Sgt. William Smith
Physical readiness training moves to afternoons JTF Carson to switch to reverse cycle By Sgt. William Smith The reverse cycle duty day will enable delayed “With PRT now being conducted in the afternoon 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce reporting in cases of inclement weather without right before dinner, Soldiers will be able to practice sacrifi cing the ability for Soldiers and units to conduct and improve on their recovery nutrition,” said Price. Joint Task Force Carson offi cials will move Soldier physical readiness training. It will also decrease the time “When PRT was in the morning, Soldiers had to conduct physical readiness training to the afternoon and adjust Soldiers spend traveling between home and their places personal hygiene and get ready for work, limiting their the daily work schedule to maintain the same number of duty and reduce exposure to colder temperatures. ability to get all the nutrients they needed within 30 of hours for training each day, beginning Jan. 5. “The weather is typically warmer in the afternoon,” minutes of working out. Soldiers will be able to improve Under the new schedule Soldiers will report to said Lt. Col. Rob Price, 4th Infantry Division surgeon. the effectiveness of the training they receive because their assigned places of duty at 8 a.m. instead of “When it is warmer outside we see less cases of frostbite they will be able to intake the protein and other vital reporting for physical readiness training (PRT) at (and) frost nip, and Soldiers who suffer from exercise- nutrients they need to fully recover.” 6:30 a.m. Unit physical readiness training across the induced asthma have less symptoms.” Medical professionals said they also hope to see a installation will be from 4-5:30 p.m. On the fi rst Friday Price said there are other health benefi ts to decrease in the frequency of orthopedic injuries with of the month, which is payday activities for Soldiers the reverse cycle, including diet and nutrition, and the new schedule. on Fort Carson, report time will be 9:30 a.m. with advises Soldiers not to eat a large lunch before physical physical readiness training from 2:30-4 p.m. readiness training. See PRT on page 4
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MOUNTAINEER WLC honors Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Garrison Commander: Ethos provides purpose Army requires Col. Joel D. Hamilton Commentary by Spc. Zachary Esparza derived from the Greek Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Warrior Leader Course graduate word “ethos,” or custom Dee McNutt or character, meaning the Chief, Print and Web Communications: Having purpose in life gives you the hunger to fi ght for distinguishing character, Rick Emert your desires. sentiment, moral nature or John F. Kennedy once said, “Efforts and courage are not Editor: Devin Fisher guiding beliefs of a person, enough without purpose.” It is a must that all organizations group or institution. Staff writer: Crystal Ross have a stated purpose as to their principles and what drives Combining these words Happenings : Nel Lampe them to do what they do. For the U.S. Army, the Warrior into one phrase, I came up Ethos is as a tool to motivate Soldiers to relentlessly with my defi nition for the S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson perform at their best — for themselves, their comrades term “Warrior Ethos” — the L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall and their mission. distinguishing characteristics The Warrior Ethos states, “I will always place the mission and guiding beliefs of a fi rst. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will courageous and skillful This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of never leave a fallen comrade.” The Army has selected these person who has seen war and is willing to fi ght in future battles. the Department of Defense. Contents of the distinguishing characteristics to provide for the necessary Personally, the Warrior Ethos has provided me the Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial mindset so Soldiers can carry out their mission. The Warrior purpose and direction that I have yearned for since enlisting view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or Ethos assists in providing the fundamental thought process that in the Army. Upon entering the Army just a few years ago the Department of the Army. Printed circulation every Soldier should be looking to for direction. It is a way to I can honestly say I had no idea what I was getting myself is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer provide purpose to all who put on this uniform. into. I set some goals for myself but quickly realized that I is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, When trying to determine the defi nition of the Warrior had joined with my “eyes wide shut.” I had an idea of what Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail Ethos, you must look at each word individually. Warrior is an the Army was yet didn’t know what it fully entailed. Within address is [email protected]. Anglo-French word fi rst used in the 14th century that is derived 24 hours of being at Basic Combat Training I received a The Mountaineer is posted online at from the word “werre,” or war, meaning a person who fi ghts Warrior Ethos dog tag that I never paid much attention to. http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. in battles and is known for having courage and skill. Ethos is The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial See WLC on page 4 publication authorized by AR 360-1. The a newer Latin term, fi rst used in the mid-19th century, that is Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. 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The deadline for submissions to the Leadership award Spc. Giovanni Jimenez Sgt. Tifani Woodard Sgt. Whitney Conder Mountaineer is close of business Friday the week before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Policies and statements refl ected in the news and editorial columns represent views What makes me of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. IRON HORSE STRONG Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. Pfc. Jessrey Narburgh Company operation intelligence support team leader, Company A, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division I try to improve my overall love my job. No person other than strength every day. 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Soldiers spread cheer at nursing home Story and photo by Sgt. William Howard the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home. Wellness and Community Center in Trinidad. 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Four Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters “I think it makes it a special day for them,” said Office, 4th Infantry Division Battery, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, Marty Hackett, administrative assistant, Mount Carmel 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Wellness Center. “It gives them a little sunshine and TRINIDAD — Fort Carson Soldiers took time met with the nursing home residents and attended the joy in their everyday routine.” Dec. 3 to brighten the holidays for many residents of annual open house hosted by the Mount Carmel Health, The Soldiers visited with the elderly residents of the nursing home and passed out cookies and small jingle bell Christmas ornaments. “They were smiling, saying, ‘Thank you so much for coming because it made my day’ and basically showing their appreciation for our visit,” said Sgt. Bryon Spence, forward observer, HHB, 2nd Bn., 12th FA Reg. The day concluded with an open house at the Mount Carmel Wellness Center where the Soldiers, Santa Claus and an elementary school choir met with and entertained guests. “Giving back to the community is a big part of the characteristics that we maintain in our platoon,” said Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Wisely, fire support platoon sergeant, HHB, 2nd Bn., 12th FA Reg. “Having the opportunity to come down today and visit with the residents of the Trinidad nursing home is something that allows us to give back to the community, broaden our horizons and carry on the tradition of respecting our elders.”
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Galentine the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and each day unless the facility is occupied or has Directorate of Public Works Net Zero Security Troop Schools by calling 526-5436. sensitive equipment needing the cooling (i.e. main- outreach and public relations “Ensuring each building has a facility manager frames or servers). An approved work request assigned that is engaged and acting as a champion through DPW is required before installation of The Fiscal 2015 Command Energy Policy provides for their facility is a key component in making sure any window air conditioners. guidance to Fort Carson Soldiers and civilians to help facilities are comfortable for occupants and being The following are additional energy conservation reduce energy use and save Army dollars. operated in an efficient manner,” said Clark. measures required by the policy: The new policy also includes information on the Energy efficiency requirements for heating and à Personal computers need to be turned off at the expanded role of facility managers in assisting building cooling seasons are outlined in the policy. end of the workday. Computers will be patched and occupants to reduce their energy use. In winter, the temperature set point for barracks and rebooted automatically by the Network Enterprise Paying for Fort Carson’s energy use comprises a offices should be between 68 and 72 degrees during Center when turned on. large portion of the installation’s occupied hours. Maintenance à Monitors, scanners, copy machines, faxes, printers operations and maintenance shops, bays, supply areas, ware- and other such equipment should be programmed budget. Utility costs in fiscal 2014 houses, gymnasiums and hangars with sleep modes to activate automatically when were more than $25 million, a figure should be set between 55 and not in use and shut down completely at the end that can be significantly reduced 65 degrees. During unoccupied of the duty day. by basic conservation efforts. times, all facilities should be set à The use of personal refrigerators, microwaves and Soldiers and staff are critical back to 55 degrees. Buildings coffee warmers is not allowed in individual work in helping the installation elimi- need to be monitored during cold areas unless supervisor approved. Refrigerators nate energy waste, reduce utility periods to prevent freeze damage. are permitted in communal break areas for dollars and help Fort Carson achieve Space heaters are not autho- use with the size based on number of personnel progress toward its Net Zero rized for use unless supervisor supported. Use one cubic foot per person as goals. The Fiscal 2015 Command authorized. Space heaters are an average to determine size and quantity of Energy Policy — which applies to energy intensive and can be refrigerators appropriate for break areas. brigades and battalions, tenants, dangerous if not used properly. à Lights, both exterior and interior, need to be turned garrison agencies and Fort Carson If the facility heating system is off in unoccupied buildings, except when lights are contractors — outlines require- not adequate, call the DPW essential for safety and security purposes. Ensure ments and strategies on how to operations and maintenance exterior lighting is off during daylight hours. achieve those objectives. contractor (Fort Carson Support à Incandescent bulbs are no longer authorized. “Every individual on post Services) service order desk Install compact fluorescents in incandescent has the opportunity to reduce at 526-5345 for repairs or fixtures where feasible. The DPW Supply energy and water consumption modifications. Warehouse, building 214, has these available from wasteful behaviors and During the spring and as a one-for-one replacement for offices and practices,” said Scott Clark, Directorate of Public summer areas with air conditioning with thermostat barracks rooms. Works (DPW) Operations and Maintenance Division controls will not be cooled to a temperature lower than à Ensure all doors, bay doors and windows are closed energy manager. “Taking small actions within a 74 degrees. Medical facilities can cool to no lower while heating or air conditioning is on. During facility can add up to large savings.” than 70 degrees. DPW will maintain appropriate winter, shut off heat vents in unoccupied rooms. Commanders and directors are tasked to ensure cooling temperatures for more than 300 facilities Keep south-facing blinds/drapes open during sunny trained facility managers are in place and that recom- that are monitored and controlled by the Energy but cold days to bring in solar heat. mended area inspections are conducted in order to Management Control System. à Buy energy-efficient or Energy Star labeled eliminate energy waste during both duty and non-duty Air conditioners will not be turned on when appliances, windows and equipment. hours. DPW offers a two-day Facility Management the outside temperature is below 72 degrees. Air Call DPW at 526-1739 or 526-4320 for more Class each month, which can be scheduled through conditioners must be turned off at close of business information about the policy.
PRT injury can potentially lead to surgery, prolonged rehabilitation and sometimes STANDARDS From page 1 the end of an Army career. If these could possibly be prevented then it makes “Many of the problems we see sense to do whatever we can to do that.” &DISCIPLINE in physical therapy are the result of People trying to access Fort Carson preventable injuries,” said Mark between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Drugs Blackley, physical therapist, Evans Army can expect slight delays as this will be the Community Hospital. “From an injury general report time for all Soldiers and Possession or use of any controlled substance without a valid prevention standpoint, doing unit physical civilians who work on Fort Carson. In the prescription or use of prescription drugs intended for another readiness training in the afternoon makes afternoon, Magrath Avenue between person is illegal. sense from a lot of perspectives, particu- O’Connell Boulevard and Specker Other substances — including, but not limited to “spice”— larly in the winter months. We have seen a Avenue will be closed for physical deemed illegal by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, state of Colorado number of injuries from slipping on snow readiness training from 4-5:30 p.m. or DOD are also prohibited. and ice; they are probably worse in the Child Development Centers will Soldiers are subject to random urinalysis testing. Possession or use of colder, morning hours. remain open until 6:15 p.m. beginning Jan. drugs is a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and “In those colder hours Soldiers have 5. Morning hours will remain the same. federal, state and local laws. an increased chance or frequency of Soldiers are encouraged to Despite the Colorado amendment to legalize marijuana, possession of lower extremity injuries like a twisted consult their chains of command for marijuana on a federal installation is a violation of federal law. Colorado ankle or knee. A bad ankle or knee more information. Constitutional Amendment 64 does not affect the federal laws prohibiting the use of marijuana or the Army’s policy on federally controlled substances. State laws do not override the ban on the use of a Schedule 1 controlled substance for federal employees and Service members of the U.S. armed had been looking for; those four forces. Federal law remains in effect and is enforced according to WLC short lines gave me a purpose that I Army regulations and is in keeping with our standards and values. For Family From page 2 had never before felt, the purpose members of Service members who live or work on post as well as those I needed to accomplish all of my goals. visiting, federal law continues to prohibit the use of marijuana anywhere on A few weeks into basic I found The Warrior Ethos is here to stay. post, to include housing areas, parks and community facilities. myself at a place that I had never It has personally provided me direction The unlawful use of the following substances is prohibited and punishable previously been: I was tired, and will continue to do so until the end under the UCMJ: opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, lysergic acid extremely fatigued and searching of my career. Every Soldier in today’s diethylamide (LSD), methamphetamine, phencyclidine (PCP), barbituric acid, for someone or something that could Army has reverted back to the Warrior marijuana and any compound or derivative of any such substance. help me get through that time. I never Ethos in one way or another. It is All other Schedule I through V controlled substances are prohibited. thought of myself as having an easy what provides today’s and tomorrow’s Soldiers are prohibited from using hemp or products containing hemp oil. childhood, but I had never been this Soldier the direction he needs to Substances for the purpose of inducing excitement, intoxication or stupefaction lost before in my life. One night, I accomplish his mission and protect this of the central nervous system are prohibited. took a hard look at that tag and read great country. The Warrior Ethos will the Warrior Ethos over and over forever provide the necessary purpose 4th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Carson Standards again, knowing that this is what I that this great Army requires. Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Soldiers’ selfless service inspires CSA Story and photo by David Vergun to do was to go back and serve their country,” he said. of war and become prosperous and vital allies of the U.S. Army News Service “I’ve watched so many who’ve done five, six, seven, Goodpaster, who was wounded during World War eight tours of duty in combat and lead our Soldiers II, could have retired to civilian life but served another WASHINGTON — Some have questioned the because they think it’s the right thing to do. 30 years, Odierno said. dedication of the millennial generation to live up to “That’s the honor of serving in our Army today, A few years after Goodpaster retired in 1974, there the ideals of the so-called “greatest generation” of World the honor of leading these young men and women who was an honor scandal at the U.S. Military Academy, War II veterans, said the Army chief of staff. will do whatever is necessary to ensure our safety and Odierno said. But over the last 14 years of war, Gen. Raymond our way of life continues,” he said. “They asked him to come out of retirement and take T. Odierno said he’s watched this younger generation Odierno also had words of praise for Soldiers who a reduction in grade to become the superintendent of “do whatever is necessary to protect this nation,” and led the way, setting examples for today’s Soldiers to West Point during those real critical times,” Odierno their selfless service has “inspired me every single day follow: men such as Marshall and Goodpaster who said. “This is a leader of great character who was trusted to do whatever I can to ensure they’re able to do their “represented what’s best about our country; selfless and respected by all. They needed that individual jobs and whatever we ask them to do.” leaders who put their country before themselves.” to come back and rebuild the trust. He accepted the Odierno spoke after receiving the Andrew J. Marshall, who led the Army as chief of staff during challenge and the temporary demotion to lieutenant Goodpaster Award for “exhibiting great courage, World War II, developed the post-war Marshall Plan, general. And he said, when asked about returning to selfless service, patriotism and leadership.” The award which helped Western Europe recover from the ravages duty, ‘it’s a point of principle and a point of honor.’” was presented by the former West Point, “the greatest George C. Marshall Foundation leadership and educational in- at the Ronald Reagan Building stitute in the world, was put back in Washington Dec. 5. on track because of his efforts Goodpaster was the and dedication,” Odierno added. Supreme Allied Commander, Odierno also had words of Europe. Marshall was the 15th praise for his mentors and those chief of staff of the Army. he considered personal friends, Presenting the award were including Scowcroft, Sullivan and former chief of staff of the Army former Army Vice Chief of Staff Retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan Retired Gen. Richard A. Cody. and former National Security All were present at the ceremony Adviser and Retired Air Force and had words of praise for Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft. Odieno’s leadership and service, Scowcroft’s Army connection comparing him to some of the is graduating from the U.S. Army’s greatest leaders. Military Academy in 1947 and And finally, Odierno receiving a commission in the thanked his wife, Linda, for her Army Air Forces. selfless dedication. Odierno made it clear who “She’s always been there he thought deserved the award. right by my side, no matter what “This award is not about me. I do,” he said. She’s “always It’s about the more than one mil- supportive. She was the one who lion Soldiers who earn this award. encouraged me to do the best It’s their dedication,” he said. I could, while raising three The general then described children. She dedicated herself how he’d watched many who not only to them but to all our were severely injured. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno speaks about the importance of selfless service after receiving the Soldiers and their Families. I “The only thing they wanted Andrew J. Goodpaster Award Dec. 5 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. couldn’t have done it without her.”
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Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, 4th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Carson, hands Sgt. 1st Class Elvin Yazzie, currently going through the Soldier for Life program, his diploma from the Veterans in Piping class Dec. 4 at the Local Union #58 campus in Colorado Springs. “I jumped at the opportunity to see these Soldiers graduate,” said LaCamera. “Remember that you are a Soldier for Life; go out and continue to be model citizens and represent the Army.” The graduation ceremony was attended by Thomas Schoenbeck, regional director, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, and IMCOM Central Region Command Sgt. Maj. Mark E. Moore.
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Soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, lift a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle tire weighing more than 100 pounds over a steel shipping container Nov. 25. PT event honors historic battle By Sgt. William Howard 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division Soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, low crawl through an “ambush” Soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th obstacle during a physical challenge Nov. 25. Infantry Division, honored the brigade’s service in the Hürtgen Forest of Germany during World War II with a physical challenge Nov. 25. The Battle of Hürtgen Forest, fought from Sept. 19 to Dec. 16, 1944, is the longest battle Americans have fought in the history of the U.S. military. The 50-square-mile densely wooded Hürtgen Forest provided a possible corridor for the Allies to gain a foothold in Germany. During the “Operation Smoked Turkey” challenge, companies, troops and batteries of Soldiers raced through four obstacles while maintaining control of a rolling Light Medium Tactical Vehicle tire weighing more than 100 pounds. “We were in sync, we knew what to do at each station, and Photo by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo we had veterans from the last event so that made it easier,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Edie, maintenance control sergeant, Forward Support Photo by Sgt. William Howard Company E, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion. “I’m very an “ambush” area of concertina wire in large trenches. Fifteen looking forward to more challenging events in competitive and my Soldiers Soldiers from each company, troop and battery also climbed over the future. are competitive, so anytime a “Berlin Wall” obstacle before racing to the fi nish line. “I love this type of stuff. You get to see we do an event like this we “We pushed each other and made sure that everyone got how everyone interacts with each other as have an awesome time.” through it with no man left behind,” said Pvt. Alhugie Njie, a company,” said Scales. “We took this very Soldiers formed a huge infantryman, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. seriously, but we also had fun at the same time Photo by Sgt. William Howard mass as they maneuvered “Watching my brothers get over the container was motivating, and kept each other motivated.” Soldiers climb over a wall obstacle over the top of a steel and our teamwork gave me a great feeling (of pride).” Soldiers of Company A, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg., fi nished during a 1st Stryker Brigade Combat shipping container with Spc. Tiffany Scales, unit supply specialist, Forward Support the challenge fi rst and were awarded a streamer to hang on Team, 4th Infantry Division, physical their tire and ran through Company I, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, said she’s their unit guidon. challenge Nov. 25.
Soldiers run with a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle tire Nov. 25 during a 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, physical challenge. Make education Photo by Sgt. William Howard your next mission
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assistant operations officer, 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg. (gaining) control of the Western Territories.” History At the Pecos National Historical Park and the “It was an honor to facilitate the learning and From page 10 Glorieta Battlefield, Soldiers walked the battlefield and applications for (the officers’) careers and to share discussed the battle from three tactically significant areas: the national park with them,” said Eric Valencia, park “The Apache Canyon site has seen its share of Windmill Hill, Artillery Hill and Sharpshooter’s Ridge. ranger, Pecos National Historical Park, who aided the modern day highways infringing on the historic Historian Charles Collins of the Combat Studies staff ride and provided information for multiple sites battlefield. Apache Canyon is a stark reminder of how Institute said the battle was unique in that “small within the park. important terrain and maximum reconnaissance are to the forces, approximately 1,200 Soldiers on each side, had The Soldiers on the staff ride said the experience armies of the past and present,” said Capt. Todd Orges, strategic consequences for the Union and Confederacy helped them in their efforts to become better leaders. “The squadron staff’s experience during the Glorieta Pass staff ride built teamwork, allowed us to reflect on our role in the profession of arms and understand the character of warfare on the western frontier,” said Maj. Paul Olsen, executive officer, 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg. “The study of warfare and war through the Glorieta Pass staff ride provided valuable lessons: enduring principles for contemporary conflict characterized by pervasive technology and compressed decision cycles.”
Officers of 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, line up in formation for a demonstration as a historian from the Combat Studies Institute, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, discusses the use of weapons during the Battle of Glorieta Pass at the Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico, Nov. 3. Photo by 1st Lt. Joshua McDowell
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The team www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ office assists Soldiers with room assignments and identifies supply and maintenance weaknesses and Briefings/Levy.html. terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information. problems and provides individual and unit reinforce- Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness ment training based on assessments. Results remain Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP confidential for the unit commander only. COMET building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide provides assistance in the majority of maintenance 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes to powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers and supply management areas with one-on-one train- include turning in excess property, reutilizing processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family ing and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact Tim govern ment property, web-based tools available, members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@mail. special handling of property and environmental receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at mil for information. needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Borrerorivera at [email protected] for building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@dla. Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory performs notary services on a walk-in basis from of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper at [email protected]. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. numbers and points of contact for services: the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson at the education center, building 1117, room 120. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Support Services service order desk can be reached Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Hours of Operation the most highly-decorated Soldier in American • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services history. To be a member, a Soldier must be 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, demon- when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last strating both leadership and performance. Armywide, or emergency service is required. customer served at 3:30 p.m. SAMC membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-6670 or email [email protected] — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. for service needs or to report complaints. 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, Military Order of the Purple Heart — invites • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at call 526-3321 for an appointment. combat-wounded veterans to join the MOPH. For 526-6670 or email [email protected]. • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — more information on MOPH Chapter 423, call the • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last chapter at 391-7794 or Larry Hathaway, senior vice Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions commander, at 651-3781 or 635-3054, or search • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag coordinated on case-by-case basis. “MOPH Chapter 423” on Facebook. at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. • Subsistence Support Management Office, building Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division — mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. The Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, • Base operations contracting officer representative • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — in Colorado Springs. Anyone who has been assigned — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. or attached to 1st Cav. is eligible for membership [email protected] for questions on snow Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. in the non-political, nonprofit Soldier and veteran removal, grounds maintenance and contractor • Installation Property Book Office, building fraternity. Friends of the Cav. who have not served response to service orders. 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and with 1st Cav. are eligible for associate memberships. • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. Call 687-1169 or 689-5778 for details. or [email protected] to request, for service • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, TSA Pre-check — Service members are no longer able or to report damaged or overturned latrines. 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer to scan their Common Access Cards at Transportation • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. Security Administration Pre-check lanes to receive Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. expedited screening. Members should enter their [email protected] to request a facility, parking or to midnight. Department of Defense identification number, regulatory traffic sign. • Hazardous Material Control Center, building located on the back of the CAC, into the “Known The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traveler Number” field when making reservations. to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. the warehouse at 526-2979. 1056 and performs physicals for Soldiers The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain assigned to Fort Carson and surrounding and weekends is 526-0051. Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, bases without a primary care manager. Physicals, 526-2124, hours are as follows: except flight physicals, are available by appointment Briefings • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. federal holidays. Physical packets can be obtained at The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command- • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday the clinic or online at http://www.evans.amedd.army. ing general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. mil/srp/srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building class through command sergeant major, chief warrant • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion 1056 or call 526-7170 for more information. officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, must attend Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- Command Evaluation and Training Team — COMET Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. provides commanders at all levels with a responsive Officer Training. The three-day training course is Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon maintenance and supply assessment and training tool held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of building 6222, register through their school NCO for attendance of 1633 Mekong St. Shipment under Full Replace Value this training. The next classes are Tuesday-Thursday claimants must report the additional loss or damage listed Special Operations Recruiting: and Jan. 13-15. Call 526-4551 for details. on After Delivery Form 1851 directly to the transportation Building 1218, Room 312/313 Ellis Street, Fort Carson Retirement briefings — are available at http:// service provider by fax or report on the Defense Personal 524-1461/1462 www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ Property System line within 75 days. Claimants must Briefs every Wednesday: RetirementServices.html. Call 526-2840 for more submit the claim on DPS line through http://www.move. Special Forces: noon, information. mil within nine months for FRV compensation for certain Civil Affairs/PSYOP: 1 p.m. ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. items. All other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Office within two years of delivery or date of incident. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Call 526-1355 for more information. Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Concert kicks off holiday season Story and photos by Sgt. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce
The 4th Infantry Division Band performed “A Holiday Kaleidoscope” at McMahon Auditorium Dec. 4 in honor of the 4th Infantry Division’s birthday and to bolster the community’s holiday spirit. The concert began at 7:17 p.m. — 1917 military time in honor of the 4th Inf. Div. activation Dec. 10, 1917. The band played a variety of songs in a multitude of genres to honor the many different backgrounds of Soldiers and community members. Spc. Libby Kennedy, fl utist, 4th Inf. Div. Band, said she was honored and excited to put on her fi rst holiday show for the community members of Joint Task Force Carson. Above: Staff Sgt. Tony Cooper, left, and “I am super stoked to be a part of something so big,” Pfc. Mosamoa Tuiteleleapaga, singers, she said. “It is a good way to start the holiday season. I 4th Infantry Division Band, perform really love that we started the concert at 1917 hours to during “A Holiday Kaleidoscope” at commemorate all the division has done over the last century.” McMahon Auditorium Dec. 4. Another band member said he was happy to tell the Army story any way he can. “I have always wanted to play music since I was a child,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Abrams, euphoniumist, 4th Inf. Div. Band. “It is very fulfi lling that I can tell the Army’s story through doing something that I love.” Right: Sgt. Justin Smith, One community member highly recommended the guitarist, 4th Infantry Division performance for anyone who can make it next year. Band, plays a solo during “The whole concert was amazing,” said Mike “A Holiday Kaleidoscope” at Abernathey, staff member, Fort Carson Special Events McMahon Auditorium Dec. 4. Center. “They put a lot of hard work into it and their performance was top-notch. I loved the encore and it was defi nitely philharmonic caliber.” Deputy Commanding General for Maneuver Brig. Gen. Randy A. George, 4th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Carson, applauded the band for its performance and wished everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Below: The 4th Infantry Division “One thing I think about is being home for this Brass Band performs at McMahon holiday season,” George said. “Please keep those that Auditorium Dec. 4 during its are serving on the frontline keeping us safe and all holiday concert for the Joint Task of the Gold Star Families in your thoughts and prayers.” Force Carson community. 16 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014
Trees for Troops
Peter Falcetti, supply specialist, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, makes a fresh cut to a Christmas tree for Spc. Chad Andrews, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and his son, Caden, 6, at the Mountain Post Sports Complex Dec. 4. The Trees for Troops program brings together FedEx Freight, the Christmas SPIRIT and tree farmers across the U.S. to deliver Christmas trees to Service members in the U.S. and overseas. This year 520 free trees were delivered to Fort Carson.
Photo by Jeanine Mezei Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Tips help support siblings of special needs children Commentary courtesy of with your child without special needs: The Exceptional Advocate Acknowledge and thank siblings for good behavior and attitude. When you have a Family member with Ask the siblings what they need special needs, you may be faced with some from you, the parent. distinct experiences in your everyday life, Talk openly to siblings about including precious little one-on-one time with the disability and their feelings your other children. toward their Family member with Parents can sometimes lose sight of the special needs. emotional health of their other children when Help siblings understand they have addressing the day-to-day needs of their child an important place in the Family. with a disability. Involve siblings, in an age- Even though your child with special needs appropriate way, in caring for their may require more attention, each of your children sibling with special needs. should understand his importance to the Family. Safeguard against favoring the child Community or condition-specifi c support with special needs over siblings. groups — Schools or hospitals may offer Maintaining balance support groups focused on specifi c needs Balancing time between your children can be Discover support resources or general issues. You can also join support diffi cult when your Support groups provide an opportunity groups that focus on a specifi c condition or schedule is already for siblings to meet other children with disability to connect with others who understand Call Army Community jampacked, but your similar family circumstances and offer a safe your unique situation. children will be forum for sharing their experiences and Online resources — Whether it’s a Service at 526-4590 grateful for a chance knowledge. social media site, an online forum or a website or visit http://www. to spend time with There are resources and opportunities made up of contributors, you can often you alone when available for anyone seeking support for fi nd the support you need with the quick militaryonesource. you can. siblings with special needs. These options click of a mouse. Try to schedule include the following: Military OneSource also offers special mil/efmp for your own special time Individual, family or group counseling — needs consultations that can offer more advice information on each week to catch up. Professional guidance in a number of different on fi nding support for your Family. Visit Consider these settings is available to help individuals http://www.militaryonesource.mil/efmp and check EFMP programs. tips when you’re and families understand and constructively out “Special Needs Consultants: Frequently spending quality time address emotions. Asked Questions” for more details.
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The Yuletiders perform their “White Christmas Show” inside the Special Events Center during the Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 3. The event also included holiday songs by students from Mountainside Elementary School, cookie decorating, caricature drawings and visits with Santa Claus.
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Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, left, 4th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Carson; Sgt. Maj. Alan Gibson, right, special assistant to the division command sergeant major; and Pvt. Nick Sutton, infantryman, Company A, 141 Task Force Stalwart, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., cut a birthday cake during a streamer ceremony Dec. 4.
Soldiers wear historical uniforms representing the different eras since the 4th Infantry Division was activated Dec. 10, 1917, during a streamer ceremony Dec. 4 at Division Headquarters.
Spcs. Christopher Coulter, left, and Kenneth Pizzarro, administrative specialists, Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, place Vietnam campaign streamers onto the 4th Infantry Division colors as Spc. Danny Esteban, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., holds the division’s colors during a streamer ceremony Dec. 4 Ceremony celebrates at Division Headquarters. years of service Story and photos by Sgt. William Smith Throughout the last century Soldiers from the Soldiers fought in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan and 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce division have fought alongside many allied nations and directed operations in southern Afghanistan. have earned 35 campaign and award streamers as well “Clearly there is no shortage of history or lineage for The 4th Infantry Division held a streamer as the Belgian fourragere. the ‘Iron Horse’ Division,” said Commanding General ceremony at Division Headquarters Dec. 4 to During World War I the division stood side-by-side with Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, 4th Inf. Div. and Joint Task who have fought and died during combat operations while World War II veterans during the streamer ceremony. commemorate the “Ivy” Soldiers who have fought and British and French forces. In World War II the division led Force Carson. “Today, we recognize the history and serving as part of the 4th Infantry Division.” “My grandpa was a pilot during World War II, and died in service to the nation over the past 97 years. the landing at Utah Beach and later repelled the Germans accomplishments of the (4th Infantry Division) — the Spc. Andrew Dolder, infantryman, Headquarters I am proud to be able to wear a uniform that he would Four current Ivy Division Soldiers wore historical in the Battle of the Bulge. The division fought four straight thousands of Soldiers who have worn the Ivy patch, the 19 and Headquarters Company, 299th Brigade Engineer have (worn) during the war. Being part of this division uniforms representing the different eras since the years in Vietnam, fought throughout Iraq and is credited Soldiers who received the Medal of Honor while assigned Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., is a true honor, and we have a lot to live up to (to honor) 974th Infantry Division was activated Dec. 10, 1917. with the capture of Saddam Hussein. Most recently, division to this unit and, most importantly, the 10,000 Soldiers said he was humbled by the opportunity to represent the those who have gone before us.” 22 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014
Claims to the estate from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and Pvt. Rachel Lyn Hale — With deepest regret closed on federal holidays. The center offers wellness to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having exams, vaccination, microchip implantation, claims against or indebtedness to her estate dental appointments and sick call as well as some should contact Capt. Otto Chapman at 526-9804. surgeries, including spaying and neutering. The center also has X-ray, ultrasound and other Upcoming events advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 Medical assistant training program set — for information or to schedule an appointment. Applications are available for the American Red Wait time information available online — Patients Cross introduction to clinical medical assistant with appointments for radiology and specialty training program in the Fort Carson Red Cross care at Evans Army Community Hospital can office at Evans Army Community Hospital, visit EACH’s website to learn when the next room 1011. Applicants must have a military appointment is available. The information is identification card, high school diploma or GED updated every two hours for specialty clinics certificate, be at least 18 years old and a U.S. and weekly for radiology. EACH attempts to see citizen. The application deadline is Jan. 2. The patients at the hospital, but if appointments are not class will be offered April 20 through June 26. available within the 28 day standard for specialty Call 526-7144 for more information. care, patients may receive a letter with instructions for how to book an appointment with a network General announcements specialist. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/ VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification VS/NextAvailable.aspx to check wait times. Number verifications will be conducted at the SFCC pharmacy returns to full services — The Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from Soldier Family Care Center pharmacy has returned 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. to full service by filling new prescriptions and refills. Snow removal — Occupants of military or civilian The main pharmacy at Evans Army Community government facilities are responsible for clearing Hospital will continue to offer full services. snow and ice on sidewalks leading from their JAG assists with name change, adoption — The doorstep to the first main sidewalk along parking Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult lots or roadways. Ice melt is available from Fort name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. Carson Support Services warehouse, building 214. The office cannot provide court representation but Call 526-9271 for information. On-post Families can furnish the necessary documents and procedural can get information on snow removal by contacting information. Call 526-5572 for more information. Balfour Beatty Communities. 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — sells a variety Nurse advice line available — A nurse advice line is of division and customizable unit-specific available 24/7 and is a resource Families can use if merchandise. The gift shop is located in The they become ill while traveling. Call 800-874-2273, Hub, building 1532. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. option 1, to talk to a registered nurse who can Tuesdays-Thursdays. answer urgent care questions, give health care Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance classes for the Army Body Composition Program advice and help find a doctor in the area. Office has moved. It is now located in building for active-duty Soldiers. Other classes provided Computer lab open later — The Education 1218, room 105. The office is open 8 a.m. to include cholesterol, prenatal nutrition, healthy Center Computer Lab/Learning Center is now 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 526-1140 or email cooking and a commissary tour. Call the open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. the installation voting assistance officer at TRICARE appointment line at 457-2273 to Call 526-2124/8077 for information. [email protected]. schedule an appointment. Call the Nutrition Care Military spouse competitive employment — Visit http://www.fvap.gov for more information. Division at 526-7290 to check on the availability Spouses of active-duty Service members upon Advisory council — Evans Army Community for a sports nutrition class to be given at the unit. arrival to new duty stations from the contiguous Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a Payday loan complaints — The Consumer United States may apply for competitive Patient and Family Advisory Council to Financial Protection Bureau is accepting employment under Executive Order 13473. assess current policies, operations and programs. complaints from borrowers encountering There is a two-year restriction from the date Meetings are monthly. Applications are problems with payday loans. Consumers can of the sponsor’s order to use the authorization. available at the Patient and Family-Centered visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint Spouses returning from overseas may apply under Care Resource Center or call the PFAC or call 855-411-2372 to submit a complaint. Executive Order 12721; this order gives spouses coordinator at 526-7733 for more information. Same day appointments — Evans Army three years to use the authorization. Spouses Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, of a veteran with 100 percent service connected Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are disability may be eligible for employment behavioral health psychologist/counselor available operating under an appointment model called under different circumstances. The Employment to work with parents who have concerns about their “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. Readiness Program, Army Community Service, child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, Recreation, can assist spouses in applying for also available to manage children’s medication. 526-2273, to make an appointment. education and employment. Contact Mercedes Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson Transfer military hospital or clinic when Jamieson, ERP program manager, or the ERP Police Records section has moved to building 2757, relocating — TRICARE Online users must update staff at 526-0452/0467 for information. MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and their military hospital or clinic location online each Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian Osan Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon time they relocate. Transferring military hospital employees — is currently being accepted for the and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Fingerprinting or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically following civilians who have exhausted all hours at the Fort Carson Police station, building transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense available leave because of medical emergencies 2700, have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: The Fort Carson Police complete fingerprints for Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — Andrea Cunningham, Army Community Service; on-post employment. For any other fingerprint Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to Poma Darasamay and Vanessa Frederick, Space needs, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. help minimize the impact of budget cuts on and Missile Defense Command, Peterson Air Civilian Assistance Services — The program medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital Force Base; David Grant, Army Recruiting provides short-term assistance to Department receives funding based on patients seen and Battalion, Denver; Teresa Miller, Child, Youth of the Army civilian employees, active-duty customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned and School Services, Directorate of Family and spouses and Family members, and retired military can bring in up to $900. Help keep providers Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Tracy Paul, personnel and eligible family members with and departments and clinics fully functional. Directorate of Emergency Services; and Stephanie adult living problems, substance use concerns Call 526-7256 for more information. Smith-Froese, Directorate of Public Works. and issues affecting workplace productivity and Free Post Shuttle — circulates the cantonment Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee well-being. Worksite interventions are offered area and makes regular runs to Wilderness Road wishing to donate annual leave must complete and consultation is available to supervisors Complex. The shuttle operates seven days a week the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm. and managers regarding workplace matters. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.facebook. gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf Services are free to eligible civilians and DA com/shuttlefortcarson for route maps. Call and return it to John Pylypiw in the Fort Carson civilian employees. Civilian Assistance Services 526-6453 for more information. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. are made available through the Fort Carson Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials Fax to Pylypiw at 526-6128 or call 526-9341 for Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 urge community members to contact emergency information. Anyone experiencing a medical Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call personnel by calling 911 instead of driving emergency and about to exhaust leave can 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the contact the CPAC Management Employee Nutrition education — Evans Army Community event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers individual skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will Veterinary clinic extends hours — The Fort Carson nutrition counseling for specific nutrition-related be able to administer critical care and aid. Veterinary Center, located at 1535 Sheridan Ave., diagnoses. Weight management classes for Family Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 building 6190, has extended its hours. It is open members and retirees are provided as well as for more information. Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 23 Eat to live, not live to eat Commentary by should enjoy our food but not at the Start looking for healthy alter- satisfi ed after two bites, and that Christine N. Levy risk of damaging our health. Thinking natives to the traditional high fat, after a few weeks of not eating Dietitian, about what you’re going to eat or bring sugar and calorie foods. Increase certain foods, you actually can lose Evans Army Community Hospital to a party or how you’re going to the number of vegetables that you your taste for them altogether. distract yourself from overeating are make and decrease the number of Focus on what you can have. Healthy eating doesn’t just just a few strategies to help prevent starch-type foods. Plan to make a Portion control will dictate the happen. You have to plan for it, just gaining unnecessary weight during seasonal healthy salad and offer the amount of food you can have, but like you plan for anything else you the holiday season. salad fi rst. Serve fl avored mineral plan for two servings of fruits and want to achieve. Here are a few tips to help you water instead of champagne. If your vegetables at every meal, a large Growing up I frequently heard navigate through the high caloric event is going to last a few days, such salad at lunch, dinner and/or snack, “fail to plan, then plan to fail,” and that waves that you will come in contact as Thanksgiving weekend, offer a whole grains, grilled meat or fi sh is usually what would happen. This with during the holidays: different dessert or starch each day and low-fat dairy options. Limit defi nitely happens when I don’t plan Don’t put a food halo over the versus offering three desserts and your condiments and sauces and for healthy snacks or meals, regardless holiday with a statement such as, starches at one meal. People will always serve them on the side. of the day. No matter what time of year “but it only happens once a year” or feel less likely to overeat and Drink enough water. Drink a glass people are setting goals to eat healthy, “how much can one day hurt?” That will truly enjoy those specifi c items before each meal and before you be active or lose weight, but for some one day could set your diet back rather than stuffi ng themselves for have any caloric drink or alcohol. reason the 62 days between Halloween weeks as you attempt to eat less fear they won’t see that food again. If you are going to have more than and New Year’s Day can throw our and exercise more after that meal Don’t skip meals to save up for one glass of alcohol then drink a lives upside down — all due to the food as you try to burn off the extra food later. You’ll always eat more glass of water in between. that we encounter during the holidays. or alcohol you consumed. calories later and won’t be able Know what a serving size looks Why must a holiday always be Be proactive for every party and to control urges because you’ll like. It’s a little awkward to carry associated with a food? Why do we feel meal. Find out the menu so that you justify that you’re making up your measuring cups and scale with the need to eat or drink something can plan in advance what and how for a missed meal. you to a party, so measure foods at every time we get together with much you may eat, as well as Plan your holiday activity. You home so that you know what 1/2 cup friends? Why do we feel like we have offering to bring a healthy salad, should move every day of the of mashed potatoes looks like or a to eat “every” favorite food that we ever vegetable or side dish that you know weekend and if you’re off work for 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce. It gets had as a child when we go home for you can eat. Or, if possible, eat the holiday, you may actually have tricky if the plates are huge, so if that the holidays? Why do we feel like we before you go so that you don’t time to exercise twice. There is no happens fi ll 1/2 to 3/4 of your plate have to eat everything until all we see is even feel the need to eat anything; rule against walking in the morning with vegetables and salad, and then the empty plate, and why are our plates especially if it is at a mid-meal time and then again in the afternoon serve yourself the other menu items. like platters? Why? It’s just food. of day. It’s OK to decide to not eat or evening, or going ice skating or Enjoy the meal, but more We need to eat to live, not live something and then have a healthier hiking or even shopping could count importantly enjoy the company. to eat. Food provides energy and we option when you get home. for activity, as long as you don’t Since we tend to think about food spend it in the food court. when we think about a holiday, Keep a food and activity log. focus more on the memories and Start now so that as you hit the traditions you’re creating and the high point of the season, you’ll food takes a back seat and just Food provides energy and we have days of healthy eating and complements the holiday and doesn’t activity to motivate you to keep it become the holiday. should enjoy our food but not at up. Though it sounds easy to say Every day is a holiday, so eat you’ll burn it off, it can take hours, healthy, be active, practice moderation if not days, of activity to burn off and smile. You and everyone around the risk of damaging our health. a decadent dessert. Keep in mind you will benefi t more from that than that your taste buds are typically from an artery-clogging plate of food. Project1_Layout 1 11/20/14 11:19 AM Page 1
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Chapel briefs Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events Chapel schedule and schedules. Youth Ministries — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Roman Catholic youth group members are invited to attend Soldiers’ Chapel • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital or the Veterans Chapel youth group Sundays • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 at 6:30 p.m. reconciliation, 526-8583 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday, noon, Mass, Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., 526-7386 • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583 • First Friday, noon, Mass, 526-7386 is available by emailing children’s names and reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., ages to [email protected]. Call • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Mattie Guthrie at 520-444-9141 for more information on child care. CWOC meets Protestant Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Healer Chapel Prussman Chapel Soldiers’ Chapel Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit Evans Army Community Hospital Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Boulevard • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Women” on Facebook for information. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Veterans Chapel 526-5744 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 • Sunday, 10 a.m., Chapel NeXt, Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. 526-8889 Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. Eastern Orthodox Islamic Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. men 18 and older, meets the second Tuesday on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. 612-432-6099 for Orthodox services. 632-3364 for information. Call 526-5769 for more information. Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an Jewish Colorado Warriors Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Sweat Lodge Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Ott Dameron at Contact the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish 433-2659 or [email protected] or Chap. services information at 333-2636. The chapel is located at Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. Contact Kevin Cheek at 554-7709 for more information. (Capt.) Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or Jacob.r.snell. [email protected] for information or a ride. Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 25
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Take two Islanders sweep soccer titles Story and photo by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff
It’s not often that two teams vie for a championship in two separate leagues in the same week, but that is exactly what happened at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Dec. 2 and 4. The Islanders and Tiki Taka coed and intramural indoor soccer teams raced through the playoff brackets in their respective leagues to claim the right to play for a championship. As if that wasn’t enough, the Islanders made further history by winning both of the titles. The coed league playoffs began Dec. 1 with three games. The fi fth-seeded GSAB team defeated fourth-seeded War and Cleats to earn the right to face the top-seeded Islanders. The Islanders ended GSAB’s hopes of springing a second upset and then awaited the winner of the second-seeded Juventus and third-seeded Tiki Taka, which had most of its players deployed during the regular season. Tiki Taka their thoughts from the coed title to the intramural Members of the Tiki Taka, in white, and Islanders indoor soccer defeated Juventus to earn the right to meet league tournament Dec. 2 right after fi nishing the teams battle for a loose ball during the intramural championship the Islanders for the title. coed championship. The Islanders were fi rst up, game Dec. 4 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. What made this title matchup more intriguing playing just minutes after winning the coed title, is that the Islanders and Tiki Taka team members defeating the eighth-seeded Red Devils to advance to play together on a Colorado Springs outdoor the semifi nals against the fi fth-seeded Inter team. time Tiki Taka displayed its championship pedigree soccer team. Tiki Taka raced out to a 4-1 lead as the The Tiki Taka players had to put the disappoint- by pecking away at subsequent Islanders’ leads Islanders team was being tested like it had not been ment of their coed title game loss behind them as to tie the game at 4-4 in the second half. this year, and time was not on its side as a three-goal they took on the third-seeded GSAB team an hour Midway through the second half it looked like it defi cit against a top-fl ight team seemed like a lot later. Tiki Taka defeated GSAB and then the was anyone’s title to win as both teams played solid to overcome. The eventual champions then showed second-seeded Tomahawks to advance to the Dec. defense denying the opponent good chances for the why they would earn the title this year by storming title game against the Islanders. go-ahead goal. With just under fi ve minutes left back to win the contest 6-4. In the intramural championship game the the Islanders scored what would prove to be the Neither team could celebrate getting to the Islanders didn’t tempt fate by falling behind Tiki championship-winning goal and then tacked on an championship game for too long as both had to turn Taka again, instead jumping out to a 2-0 lead. This insurance goal to complete the championship sweep.
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to the 12th and 25th fi nishers of the race. Bells will be available for runners on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, and T-shirts will be given to the fi rst 300 runners, according Block party to event organizers. Child, Youth and Schools Services (CYSS) offi cials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare fi tness coaches. and Recreation Sports and Fitness Division Anyone interested in being a coach must preseason basketball tournament will pass a background check, attend a mandatory conclude Thursday at Iron Horse Sports training session and be available two to three and Fitness Center. hours a week for practices and games. CYSS The tournament, open to active-duty offi cials said anyone interested in being a personnel, Army Reserve or National coach must have good communication skills Guardsmen on active orders, Family with the CYSS sports staff and parents of the members 16 and older and any DOD players. According to offi cials, youth coaches identifi cation card holder affi liated with Fort receive discounts on sports enrollment for Carson, is the warmup to the upcoming their children, promotion points for active-duty intramural basketball season that will crown Soldiers, volunteer hours and resume building a new post champion. Old School will be while making a positive impact on the seeking its fourth straight championship this community. Contact Youth Sports at 526-4425 year. Contact Levi Hokkala at 526-5772 for for more information. more information. Friday is the last day to register athletes for The DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division has the CYSS youth sports winter season. announced its revised operating hours. Winter sports include basketball and Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will cheerleading. Registration can be done in be open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. person at Parent Central Services, building 1518 to 9 p.m. weekends and training holidays. on Prussman Boulevard, or online at https:// Garcia, McKibben and Waller physical fi tness webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/carsoncyms. centers will be open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays html. Call 526-4425 for more information. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and training CYSS will host a trip to see the Denver holidays. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Nuggets play the Los Angeles Clippers is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on federal holidays; Dec. 19 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Photo by Walt Johnson all other fi tness centers are closed. The cost for the event is $20. Buses will Mesa Ridge High School’s Kylie Shook blocks DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division leave the youth center at 4 p.m. and are the shot of a Douglas County player during action staff, in conjunction with Balfour Beatty expected to return to post at midnight. The event Dec. 3 at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. Communities, holds its annual Jingle Bell is open to any CYSS registered sixth-through The Lady Grizzlies won two of three games in the 5-kilometer fun run/walk Friday at 8 a.m. 12th-grader. People must register and pay by tournament as they began defending their Colorado The free event is open to the public and no 4A state championship. registration is required. Prizes will be awarded See Bench on page 30
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Bench From page 28 To the hoop Friday, according to youth center officials. Registration can be done at the post youth center or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army. mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html, keyword “Nuggets.” Call 526-4425 for more information. The Fountain-Fort Carson High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have An intramural tipped off their seasons. player drives to The boys’ team opened its season Dec. 4 the basket and at Fruita Monument at the three-day Warrior scores during Challenge tournament. The Trojans defeated first half action Palisade, 80-53, and Fruita Monument, Monday at Iron 58-27, before falling to Grand Junction, Horse Sports 69-57. The Trojans will next be in action and Fitness at the Cherry Creek Tournament in Aurora Center. The beginning Thursday. post preseason The Lady Trojans began play Dec. 4 in tournament the Grand Junction Tournament, winning kicked off their first game over Fruita Monument, 43-37, Monday and before falling to Cherokee Trail and Grand was scheduled Junction. The Lady Trojans are competing to conclude in the Douglas County Tournament in Thursday at Denver Friday. 6:30 p.m. at The Mesa Ridge High School boys’ and girls’ Iron Horse. basketball seasons are also underway. The boys’ team opened its season with a loss to Pueblo South Dec. 1. The team then beat the Coronado Cougars, 56-55, to earn its first victory of the season Saturday. The Mesa Ridge boys are competing in the Palmer Photo by Walt Johnson High School tournament in Colorado Springs Friday and Saturday, before playing their first home game of the season at 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in Colorado Springs. to the host Palmer Terrors. The Lady Grizzlies against Pueblo Central. The team will The Defending Colorado 4A state champion will play in the Dakota Ridge tournament conclude play in December when it travels Lady Grizzlies opened season play Dec. 3 at Friday and Saturday in Littleton before closing to Colorado Springs Christian School the Palmer High School tournament beating out December play with a game at Pueblo Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and Doherty High School Douglas County and Pueblo West before falling South High School Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.
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10-11:30 a.m. for a $3 fee. Make reservations of Florissant, about 40 miles from Colorado at 520-6745. Participants will make snowfl ake Springs on Highway 24 west. crafts and participate in the interactive reading “Christmas Joy” is presented Sunday by First of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” while Presbyterian Church at Pikes Peak Center, waiting for Santa to arrive for the hike. 190 S. Cascade Ave. The event includes a choir, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument has orchestra, big band, Celtic Mountain Band, Celtic a holiday open house at the visitor center Steps Dancers, children’s chorale, bell ringers Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole, a Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Light refreshments and soloists. Performances are at 2:30 and Christmas-themed amusement park, is open will be served from 1-3 p.m. Special programs 6 p.m. Tickets start at $14 at the Pikes Peak through Christmas Eve. Active-duty military include a two-hour ranger hike on the Boulder Center box offi ce. and their immediate Family members are Creek Trail that starts at the monument’s “So You Think You Can Dance” is in the Pikes admitted for $16 by showing military visitor center at 10 a.m. Participants should dress Peak Center Wednesday at 8 p.m. Call identifi cation. Children 10 and older must also in layers. A rock examination and identifi cation 576-2626 for tickets, which start at $40.75. show their dependent identifi cation card. The program is from 1-3 p.m. Bring collected rocks “Christmas Around the World” is Dec. 20 at the park has unlimited rides, magic shows and to have them identifi ed by a geologist. There’ll be Hillside Community Center. This family event visits with Santa. Santa’s Workshop is open a 20-percent discount on merchandise, including celebrates diversity and show holiday traditions 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Monday and is books about local history, activity books, games from around the world. Admission is $5 per closed Tuesday-Wednesday. The workshop is and puppets. The national monument is south of family plus one unwrapped children’s toy. The on the Pikes Peak Highway. the small town of Florissant on Highway 24 west. community center is at 925 S. Institute St. “Traveling the Silk Road” is an exhibit about the Admission is $3 for everyone 16 and older. “Wintersong: A Celebration of the Season,” legendary trade route from China through Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument holds presented by Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble at Central Asia, the Middle East and the Roman a special Geminid Meteor Shower night sky Shove Chapel at Colorado College is Dec. 19-20 Empire. The special exhibit in the Denver program Saturday 6-8 p.m. if the sky is clear. at 7:30 p.m. The chapel is at 1010 N. Nevada Ave. Museum of Nature and Science has an extra The program begins with an interpretive talk in and admission is free. Donations are accepted. charge and a timed entry. The museum is at 2001 the monument’s visitor center. Saturday is the “Nutcracker 2014,” presented by Ballet Society Colorado Blvd. It is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. peak of the Geminid Meteor Shower. Dress of Colorado Springs and Ballet Society of The Denver Art Museum has a special exhibit for winter weather and bring binoculars or Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Center, is a “Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century.” This a fl ashlight (red-fi ltered lights only). Call family-friendly version that is 70 minutes world-exclusive exhibit features jewelry, time- 719-748-3253 for information about road long. It’s in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade pieces and objects produced between 1900-1975. and weather conditions. Admission is $3 for any- Ave., Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 4 and Some of Cartier’s greatest works will be in the one 16 and above. Florissant Fossil Beds National 7 p.m. Tickets start at $18 at the box offi ce, exhibit. Tickets for this special exhibit are $25-$27. Monument is south of the small town — Compiled by Nel Lampe The museum is at 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway in downtown Denver and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. “Mary Poppins” is in the Colorado Springs Fine Horse-drawn rides Arts Center theater, 30 W. Dale St., through Jan. 4. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $20; call 634-5583. Denver’s Christkindl Market is underway at the 16th Street Mall’s Skyline Park, 1601 Arapahoe St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday- Saturday. There’s German goods, food, music, dancing and a fest tent. Entry is free. An outdoor European-style Christmas Market is Saturday-Sunday in the historic mining town of Georgetown, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 6th Street. There’s music at noon and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Entry is free. There are dancers, roasted chestnuts, horse-drawn wagon rides and a visit from St. Nicholas. Georgetown is about an hour west of Denver on Interstate 70. The Christmas Collective is a community Christmas celebration that features music by local bands, stories, liturgy and poetry, as well as fun activities for families and children. It’s free and the public is invited to the event at Ivywild School gymnasium, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., Dec. 19, 6-9 p.m. So planners have enough Photo courtesy of Fountain Creek Nature Center food, RSVP to http://www.christmascollective. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride Saturday and Dec. 20 at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Fountain Creek Nature org if planning to attend. Center. Enjoy the ride down the Regional Trail to the sound of jingle bells and seasonal songs. The fee is $5 per person Fountain Creek Nature Center hosts a Nature and pre-paid reservations are required. Call 520-6745 to make arrangements. Hike with Santa Saturday and Dec. 20, 32 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014 Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 33
Pueblo Zoo in Pueblo City Park features “ElectriCritters” during The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of the holiday season. Hours are 5:30-8:30 p.m. until Pueblo is lighted for the holiday season. 6-18 are admitted Dec. 21 and again Dec. 26-31. “Winter Wonderland,” is for $4. Children a performance in Cripple 5 and under are Creek’s Butte Theater, 139 free. Christmas at Courtesy Pueblo Zoo E. Bennett Ave. Thursday- Rosemount Castle tours Sunday until Dec. 28. Tickets run through December, are $12-$18. Visit http://www. eighboring except for Christmas Eve thinairtheatre.com for information N and Christmas Day when about tickets and times. the museum is closed. The Throughout the holiday season Rosemount Museum is at the mining head frames in the gold communities 419 W. 14th St. Call 719- district are decorated in lights. 545-5290 or visit http:// www.rosemount.org. CAÑON CITY is about 40 miles A Tuba Christmas concert from Fort Carson, via Highway is Sunday at 3 p.m. in the 115 to the town of Penrose, then Pueblo Mall, 3429 Dillon Drive. Highway 50 west about 12 miles. The Santa Express train on the Royal WOODLAND PARK is a mountain in the Wildwood Bell Choir Gorge Route leaves from the depot in community about 20 miles west of performs at 11 a.m. in Butte Theater. Cañon City. The decorated train stops Colorado Springs on Highway 24 The Cripple Creek District Museum at the “North Pole” to pick up Santa and has these events: will host activities on East Bennett who visits with children on the train “Christmas with Mrs. Claus” is at the Avenue 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodland and gives each child a gift. Cookies Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Park Community Singers perform and hot chocolate are served on board Center, 201 S. Fairview St. Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Aspen Mine and Santa’s helpers tell stories and at 10 p.m. Mrs. Claus tells Christmas Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave. There’s lead families in games songs. Santa stories and leads songs. Each child a Christmas parade on Bennett Express Trains run through Dec. attending takes home a treat bag. Avenue at noon, followed by 24. See the schedule at https://www. The event is included in admission to children’s activities 12:30-2:30 p.m. royalgorgeroute.com for the schedule. the center, which is $11.50 for adults, and Santa will be in the Aspen Coach class tickets start at $40 $7.50 for ages 5-12 and free for kids Mine Center. The Colorado Springs for adults and $30 for children. 4 and under. The resource center Chorale Christmas Concert is at Call 719-724-5748 for reservations. is filled with dinosaurs and other 3:30 p.m. in the Cripple Creek The train station is at 330 Royal Photo courtesy Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo prehistoric fossils. Baptist Church, 137 N. First St. Gorge Blvd. in Cañon City. havehave holidayholiday activitiesactivities availableavailable Santa will be at the Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 20-23. By Nel Lampe with a $3 handling charge when The four-block area is resplendent The Pueblo Zoo is at 3455 Nuckolls Visitors to the resource center can Mountaineer staff purchasing by phone through the in holiday lights reflecting in the Ave., in Pueblo City Park. Call visit with Santa. The event is included box office, 719-295-7200. The Arkansas River. Restaurants are 719-561-1452 for information. in admission, which is $11.50 for Holiday activities aren’t limited musical is in the Art Center nearby in downtown Pueblo. The Ice skate with Santa Saturday, noon adults, $7.50 for children ages 5-12 to Colorado Springs — other nearby Theater, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. welcome center where the boat rides to 2 p.m. at the Pueblo Ice Arena. and free for kids 4 and under. towns have events and activities open A Christmas Concert is at 2 p.m. begin is at 101 S. Union Ave. in the Admission is $2 per skater. The arena “Kids Free Day” at the Dinosaur to the public. Activities found in Dec. 21 in the Sangre de Cristo historic area in downtown Pueblo. is at 100 N. Grand Ave. in Pueblo. Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview Pueblo, Cañon City, Woodland Park Arts and Conference Center The Pueblo Zoo presents Call 719-553-2730 for information. St., in Woodland Park is Dec. 29. and Cripple Creek are listed below. All Theater, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. A “ElectriCritters” with 150 Rosemount Museum is a 37-room Two children, 12 and under, will be towns are within an hour’s drive donation of $5 is suggested. magical creations and 250,000 castle built in 1893 and is considered admitted free with one paid regular of Fort Carson. The Historic Arkansas River Walk lights. The Candy Cane Café is to be one of the nation’s finest adult admission. “Cool Science” in downtown Pueblo is a 32-acre open as is the Wild Things Gift Victorian-era mansions. It’s been will be in the center from 11 a.m. PUEBLO, located 40 miles south park/walk along the Arkansas Shop. ElectriCritters is open Friday featured on the HGTV series to 4 p.m. presenting a “Super Cold of Colorado Springs on Interstate River. The area is landscaped and to Dec. 21, and Dec. 26-31, 5:30- “Christmas Castles” and A&E Science Show.” Shows will be at 25, has these special holiday is popular for strolling. Boats are 8:30 p.m. Santa will be in the zoo network’s “America’s Castles.” noon and 1 p.m., with activities activities: available for excursions during the Sunday and Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m., posing During the holidays the castle is ongoing between presentations. Buell Children’s Museum, 215 holidays when Santa is aboard. for pictures and hearing Christmas lavishly decorated in Victorian-era Visit http://www.rmdrc.com for N. Santa Fe Ave., has “Winter Boat rides are $6 for adults and $4 wish lists. Tickets at the door are style and is available for tours from 10 information. Holiday tree cutting is near Woodland Wonderland,” an exhibit that for ages 4-12. Boats run from 5-8 $7 for adults and $5 for children; a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Pueblo’s Park and permits must be acquired explores all things frozen. p.m. Friday-Saturday and Dec. 19. children under 3 are admitted free. Admission for adults is $6 and ages Buell before entering a cutting area. The Traditional holiday icons are also Children’s local cutting area is off Rampart in the museum, including the teddy Museum Range Road. Permits are $10 per bear tree. There’s a snow day story The Royal Gorge Route Santa Express displays its tree at the Pikes Peak Ranger District in the theater daily and visitors get Train arrives at the “North Pole” to traditional office, 601 S. Weber St., in Colorado a coupon for skating at the Pueblo pick up Santa. Once aboard the train, teddy bear Springs Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to Plaza Ice Arena. This exhibit is Santa visits with passengers. Christmas 4:30 p.m. Permits will be available for in the award-winning children’s tree. “Winter cash or check only at Woodland Park museum through Jan. 3. As always, Wonderland” Middle School parking lot Saturday- craft tables are throughout the is the current Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., museum and the art station, exhibit in the which are also the tree-cutting hours. Artrageous, is equipped for serious museum. crafting projects. It’s open 11 a.m. Maps are available at the middle to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and school, located at Rampart Range and Friday. Wednesday the museum Kelley roads. Take a right just before is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday- the Woodland Park McDonald’s Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Baldwin Street, which becomes The Kid Rock Café is open 9 a.m. Rampart Range Road. Call 477-4221 to 7 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults for information about the tree cutting. and $6 for children. Kids under 2 are admitted free. The museum CRIPPLE CREEK is about 45 will be closed Christmas Day and miles from Fort Carson. Take New Year’s Day. Take Interstate 25 Highway 24 west past Woodland south to Pueblo and take the Park to the small town of Divide. 6th Avenue exit to downtown At Divide, take Highway 67 Pueblo to Santa Fe Avenue. south to Cripple Creek. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas Cripple Creek celebrates a “Gold Musical” is in the Sangre de Cristo Camp Christmas” Saturday with Arts Center Theater in Pueblo activities on Bennett Avenue from Thursday-Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. A 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There’ll be s’mores matinee 1 p.m. performance is Dec. and marshmallow roasting on an 20. Tickets for the show, performed open fire and free hot chocolate, Places to see in the Pikes Peak area. by a local theater group, are $10, Photo courtesy of Royal Gorge Route cider and skate tickets. The Church Photo by Nel Lampe 34 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014 Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014 Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014 Dec. 12, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 12, 2014
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