Vol. 63, No. 16 Published in the interest of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson community April 22, 2005 Visitisit thethe FortFort CarsonCarson WWeb site at www.carson.army.mil Army chief of staff visits Carson troops by Sgt. Chris Smith ties with a building clearing exercise with paint ammu- Mountaineer staff nition. The Soldiers positioned Schoomaker in a room The chief of staff of the Army visited Fort Carson to and cleared it with him inside. see Soldiers training and wish them well Monday. The food service specialists partook in the training to Gen. Peter Schoomaker, Army chief of staff, vis- be more versed as Soldiers, said Maj. Conor Cusick, ited Soldiers from a variety of units on post, wit- training and operations officer for 1st Bn., 8th Inf. CAB. nessed training and attended the Professional Bull Schoomaker said he was pleased to see the training Riders competition. firsthand. Schoomaker observed training conducted by “I’m glad that I got to see you train,” said Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Combined Schoomaker. “You’re all Soldiers living by the Arms Battalion. He linked up with the unit at Range 145 Warrior Ethos.” and met with Soldiers of the top qualifying crews in the The Soldiers who participated all received CSA battalion. Schoomaker congratulated them for their suc- coins and words of encouragement from Schoomaker. cess and handed out CSA coins. “It was great showing that cooks are more than just Photo by Sgt. Chris Smith The 1st Bn., 8th Inf. CAB food service specialists Army chief of staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker also received a chance to show Schoomaker their abili- See CSA, Page 3 shakes hands with a Soldier at Range 145.

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INSIDE THE Feature Happenings MOUNTAINEER Days of Opinion/Editorial Remembrance Days of Remembrance. Page 2 An observance featuring two Military CASA visit. Page 5 Holocaust survivors as guest speakers will be held Community Monday at 11 a.m. at the Car safety. Page 11 Elkhorn Conference Center. Sports Soldiers honored at PBR U.S. The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Fitlinxx program. Page 31 Army Invitational. Resource Center in Woodland Post Weather hotline: Park has a T-rex until mid-May. 526-0096 See Pages 20 and 21. See Pages 27 and 28. MOUNTAINEER 2 April 22, 2005 Opinion/Editorial Days of Remembrance ... CG: know history, don’t repeat it

Fort Carson will hold its obser- homes, their jobs, their possessions, there know that most of the popu- vance for the Days of Remembrance and ultimately, their lives. lace truly appreciate being liberated or “Yom Hashoah,” Monday. This is a We know how they suffered by from the oppressive regime and time we set aside to reflect on those those who survived to tell the story. now they have the freedom to victims of the European Holocaust of It is their stories we must now choose their own destiny. World War II. remember. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure Prior to the start of WW II, the We Americans join the rest of the this in every location, but we do Nazi party passed the Nuremberg world in saying “Never again.” what we can and call on all nations Laws, persecuting the Jews, but it As Americans, we remember the to ensure basic human rights. wasn’t until 1939 that Hitler spoke mass destruction of innocents on Slowly it is working. At some point before the Reichstag, proclaiming Sept. 11, 2001 — innocent people in time “Never again” will become that Europe will not have peace until guilty of nothing more than going to a reality. the Jewish question has been dis- work in a country called America the But we also have work to do posed of. beautiful. here at home. There are still prob- Hitler and his Nazi regime Today, we stand together as lems. There are still hatreds that, became an infamous force in the Soldiers, government employees, viewed from afar, seem as trivial as anti-semitism movement with the contractors, husbands, mothers, those that the Nazis had 60 years goal to systematically exterminate fathers and as citizens of the greatest ago. None of our current travails those people they felt were ethnically country in the world and with this approach those of the Holocaust. and racially inferior: Jews, Gypsies, comes an obligation to ensure that The evil of the Holocaust is singu- Poles, the mentally ill or other everyone, not only here but abroad, lar. Yet, its lessons are universal. “undesirables.” is treated with dignity and respect. We need to all work together to On Aug. 22, 1939, after the fall Since the birth of our nation, we make sure that the sacrifice those Mixon of Poland, Hitler sent out an edict have helped to do this in many places millions of people made during WW and liberty. authorizing the “killing without pity around the world. II becomes a lesson we take into our We must remember to let “Never or mercy all men, women and chil- Today is no different. Right now own hearts. again” become “Never” here. dren of Polish descent and lan- we have almost 12,000 Fort Carson We must remember that igno- Join us for the Days of guage. Only in this way (could Soldiers — 2nd Brigade Combat rance and cruelty are never far away, Remembrance observance on they) obtain the living space (the Team, 2nd Infantry Division, 3rd and that their atrocities demand Monday at 11 a.m. at the Elkhorn Germans) needed.” Armored Cavalry Regiment, 43rd action and justice. Conference Center. I promise that These individuals were not com- Area Support Group and the 10th We must remember that every hearing the experiences of two batants in the war: most were citi- Special Forces Group — deployed, life has value and all lives are enno- Holocaust survivors, Jack Adler and zens of Germany or those countries trying to bring the ideals of free- bled by opposing hate and bigotry. Dave Zapiler, will be something you occupied by Germany. There were dom, liberty and justice to a nation We must remember that not even will remember. not only men or women of fighting that has known of nothing but tyranny mankind’s worst depravities can be Maj. Gen. Robert Mixon Jr. age, but children and senior citizens for decades. allowed to dissuade us from our 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson as well. Six million people lost their Those of you who have been search for worldly peace, freedom commanding general

“To make sure it “It’s important to “It was needless “So we won’t repeat Why is it important to doesn’t happen remember how evil suffering and cruelty the past and to pay remember the again.” one man can be to humanity — our respects to the so it doesn’t we shouldn’t victims and family Holocaust? Staff Sgt. Tracey Koontz happen again.” forget that.” members who went 2nd BCT, 2nd ID through it.” Spc. Richard Eisenreich Spc. Christopher Nieves 2nd Sqdrn., 3rd ACR 1st Bn., 506th Inf. Reg. Darryl Goodman Army retiree

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CSA Program, said Cusick. Schoomaker also was able to “I think it’s good that he wants to see what kind of From Page 1 witness how one of the new CABs works first hand. training we’re doing and how the operations actually cooks,” said Spc. Adam Taylor, Company E, 1st Bn., “(The training) you’re doing is helping with work,” said Spc. Christopher Roberts, a truck driver 8th Inf. CAB. “I think (Schoomaker’s) visit is a real- deployment readiness,” said Schoomaker. “These with Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. CAB. ly good morale booster.” changes (the CABs and equipment) are helping to During his four-day visit to Fort Carson and The unit’s combat arms Soldiers also got a make the Army more predictable for the Soldiers.” Colorado Springs, Schoomaker also visited the chance to display their skills during a live-fire exer- The majority of Soldiers present for the visit Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, saw 10th Special cise. The live-fire certification was the capstone were pleased to be afforded the opportunity to meet Forces Group training, observed small arms fire exercise for the CAB with their new vehicles, which the CSA. Many said they were happy to see that he qualifications and ate lunch with Soldiers at Wolf included the M1A2 Abrams Separate Enhancement cared to see what they actually do. Dining Facility. MOUNTAINEER 4 April 22, 2005 News 3rd ACR Prior to deploying, the Soldiers From Page 3 went through all mandatory training to prepare them. Some of the Soldiers The Soldiers manifested when completed the training with the they first arrived at the gym by hav- majority of the 3rd ACR before they ing their identification cards and deployed; the rest completed training tags checked along with being with the Installation Replacement weighed. They then sat through three Training Company. briefings after which they were treat- “They’re absolutely prepared,” ed to food, prepared not at a dining said Maj. Mark Solomon, 3rd ACR facility, but catered by the Elkhorn rear detachment commander. “There’s Conference Center. no doubt.” The purpose of the manifest To make sure the Soldiers were process is to garner accountability of spiritually ready, Chap. (Col.) James the Soldiers prior to departure and to Ellison, 3rd ACR rear detachment also figure the total weight of Soldiers chaplain, was on hand to not only and their bags, said Capt. Sarah Park, brief but to be available to Soldiers. manifest officer in charge. The process He said the Soldiers will have ade- has been improved upon for recent quate religious support in theater. deployments. After manifesting in McKibben, Photo by Sgt. Chris Smith Troopers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment board an airplane “It’s like a thousand times better the Soldiers meandered about the gym for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Sunday night. than when I went through,” said Park while waiting for their departure to who deployed with the 3rd Infantry the Jet Center at Colorado Springs sources of entertainment provided The troopers deployed will join Division in 2003. “They even get Airport. A few Soldiers slept and such as foosball, cards and video the 3rd ACR currently in theater and catered food.” many passed the time through the game consoles. will be with the unit until it returns.

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by Spc. Zach Mott interested in our well-being,” said 3rd Brigade Combat Team Pvt. Grover Keltz, Battery A, 3rd Delegates representing Civilian Bn., 29th FA, speaking about the Aides to the Secretary of the Army delegation gathering information to visited the Mountain Post this week present to the Army secretary. for the group’s 49th National Upgrades to a Humvee cost Conference. more than $4,000 per vehicle, but Tuesday, CASA members visited one Operation Iraqi Freedom veter- Range 60 — the Military Operations an called those improvements a on Urbanized Terrain site — as well necessity. as the Engagement Skills Trainer and “I couldn’t imagine a better way Convoy Skills Trainer. to spend money than to protect At the MOUT site, delegates lis- Soldiers,” said 1st Lt. David Minor, a tened to a briefing on Fort Carson's former scout and tank platoon leader efforts to install add-on armor to from Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, deploying units by Capt. Latassha 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Moore, a 7th Infantry Division main- Minor and his troops were tenance primary staff officer for add- involved in several close calls with on armor upgrades. improvised explosive devices and There was also a static display of rocket-propelled grenades during a “Humvee” from 3rd Battalion, 29th the regiment’s year-long deployment Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade Combat to Iraq. Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Brown, 3rd Brigade Combat Team Team, 4th Infantry Division “As far as I’m concerned, I’d 1st Lt. Phil Blanchard, right, discusses Humvee add-on armor (Mechanized) with add-on armor at marry this thing if I could,” Minor upgrades with Ben Kembrough, a CASA from Tennessee. the MOUT site for visitors to touch told the group when discussing the Representatives from each state visited Fort Carson Tuesday to meet and see firsthand. with Soldiers and leaders from the installation's various commands, “It’s exciting to have people See CASA, Page 7 to include 3rd Brigade Combat Team.

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3735, ext. 6 and the last four digits of pick up your equipment on the same day Portal, Army Knowledge Online, is the the as the scheduled CIF appointment. Turn way that the Army does business and it phone number. around for service is 72 hours. No can automatically send military service- appointment is necessary. member specific communications based CIF Hours The post laundry will not clean per- on the actions rather than waiting for Central Issue Facility hours of sonal items like battle dress uniforms, information to be requested, saving time operation: boots, tent pegs, canteens, entrenching and resources. ACAP briefings are held Regular business hours tools or wet-weather gear. Material TA-50 on Mondays through Thursdays from Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and items that can be washed include: sleep- 7:30 to 10 a.m. Everyone must report to Misc. Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon and ing bag assembly, chemical suits, Gortex, ACAP by 7:15 a.m. in building 1118, Officer Candidate School Board 12:30 to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 ruck sacks, coveralls, CVC jackets and room 133 across from the Welcome — The next Officer Candidate School a.m. to noon. Board will be July 11 at Headquarters, most web equipment. Center. Call 526-1002 or 526-0640 to Department of the Army. Those inter- Initial issues Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to schedule a briefing. ested should pick up application forms Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 noon and 12:30 to 3:45 p.m., Mondays eArmyU — eArmyU program brief- from the 502nd Personnel Services to 10:10 a.m. through Fridays, except holidays. For ings are conducted at the Mountain Post Battalion in building 1118, room 208 Partial issues information, call 526-8806 or 526-8804. Training and Education Center, building as soon as possible. The original appli- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 1117, Tuesdays at 9 and 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Briefings cation packet plus two copies must be Recruiting briefing — A recruit- Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. turned to the same location by May 10. Cash Sales Are you at end of time in service? Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ing briefing will be held Thursday for The local board will be at the Elkhorn If you’re within 120 days of your end of Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the 160th Special Operations Aviation Conference Center May 23 and 24 time in service date, you must immediate- Direct exchange Regiment (Airborne). The 160th is the from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor- ly call 526-2607 or 526-2599 to make Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and nation’s only special operations avia- mation, contact Staff Sgt. Janice your appointment for your mandatory Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. tion unit. The unit provides rotary wing Rollins or Spc. 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The Army Learning Center and Basic Soldiers are carefully selected and spe- tatively have Tuesdays and Wednesdays to briefing times are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Skill Classes — Monday through cially trained. schedule out processing. Mobilization and noon. Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The next AWG assessment and units will schedule unit direct exchange The Army’s Special Forces is a strate- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional selection course will be held in April. by appointment. Unit supply sergeants gic, multi-purpose force capable of rapid Education Support and Advanced Available combat support positions, pre- will collect Soldiers’ DX items and response to various contingencies around requisites and mission statement can be Personnel Testing — Monday through schedule CIF appointments. A CIF the world. Called “Green Berets,” these Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. viewed on the AKO Web page. 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Service/chapters/retirees will make an ini- Library — Monday through Friday, 7:30 U.S. Army seeking warrant officer Special Forces candidates must be tial out processing appointment Mondays, to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 to 4:30 p.m. candidates — The U.S. Army is look- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for mature and self-motivated; open and ing for highly motivated Soldiers, humble; and better conditioned physically Claims Division hours — The turn-in. All follow-on appointments (14 Claims Division office hours are Marines, sailors and airmen to fill its OCIE items or less) will be scheduled and emotionally than the average Soldier. warrant officer ranks. 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by Sgt. 1st Class Donald Sparks global war on terrorism, you’ll be 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment able to tell them you were not at Nearly one year after ending its home watching it on television or tour of duty in the first rotation of placing a yellow ribbon on your Operation Iraqi Freedom, the colors bumper,” McMaster said. of the 3rd Armored Cavalry “You can tell them you were Regiment were unfurled on Iraqi soil here on the ground fighting the war once again April 13. on terror.” Donning their traditional Stetson The Regiment of Mounted hats and spurs, more than 200 troop- Riflemen was organized by Congress ers of the Army’s first-ever cavalry May 19, 1846, and brought into regiment stood in line as Col. H.R. existence a new organization in the McMaster, 3rd ACR commander, American Army: a regiment of rifle- explained the unit’s mission in sup- men mounted and equipped with port of the third rotation of OIF. Model 1841 percussion rifles to pro- McMaster adapted a quote from vide longer range and more firepow- the 28th commander of the regiment, er than the smoothbore weapons of Gen. George S. Patton, to symbolize the infantry and dragons.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Donald Sparks the importance of the regiment’s role Today, the 5,200 officers and Col. H.R. McMaster, commander of the 3rd Armored Cavalry in fighting the war on terrorism. troopers of the 3rd ACR continue to Regiment, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Caldwell, 3rd ACR com- “Many years from now when train to do what they do best ... find mand sergeant major, salute the regiment’s colors during the uncas- your grandchildren ask you what did the enemy, shape the battlefield and ing ceremony held on Camp Striker, Iraq, April 13. you do or where were you during the finish the fight.

CASA Transporters for all units deploying to the Central of life for Soldiers. From Page 5 Command area of responsibility. “I’m here so that I can better communicate to The CASA delegates, representing various the civilian population about the professionalism benefits the add-on armor improvements pro- states throughout the nation, were interested in of these Soldiers, the morale of these Soldiers and vide Soldiers. knowing about how these upgrades to Army what we can do to continue to improve on ways to Add-on armor upgrades are available for the vehicles are improving safety for Soldiers on the save lives,” said James R. Balkcom, a representa- family of medium tactical vehicles, Heavy front lines. But, mostly, the visitors were here to tive from Georgia, a Vietnam veteran who gradu- Equipment Mobility Tactical Truck, Palletized learn about today’s Soldiers and visit with them ated from the United States Military Academy at Loading Systems and Heavy Equipment to learn how their efforts can improve the quality West Point in 1967. MOUNTAINEER 8 April 22, 2005 Military 3rd BCT Soldiers conduct CALFEX training

by Pfc. Joann Yoon non, TOW II missile system, 7.62- Mountaineer staff mm and the M240C machine gun, Could the enemy be in trouble? If according to Looney. the Abrams M1A2 Separate Soldiers started out their move- Enhancement Program tanks and ments downrange in a tactical forma- Bradley Fighting Vehicles join tion while another formation of vehi- forces, they could be. The explosive cles at Range 147 headed toward firings of the Abrams alone can star- them to join forces. The tanks were tle the enemy but with the help of the set up east of the BFVs, suppressing BFV’s crew, these vehicles can take fire while maintaining proper com- the enemy down. munication between the platoons. Soldiers from Company B, 1st They set off the Abrams’ 120-mm Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment exe- main gun while the BFVs also fired cuted combined arms live-fire exer- at targets down range. cises Thursday at Range 145. Further down range, their next “This is done to make sure our stop involved the infantry dismount- Soldiers are certified in the training ing from the BFVs before entering they receive and are prepared to take through a life-like urban terrain vil- on Operation Iraqi Freedom or any lage. The Abrams assisted the future deployments,” said Maj. John infantrymen by suppressing fire as Photo by Pfc. Joann Yoon M1A2 Abrams Separate Enhancement Program tanks fire their 120- Digiambattista, regimental operations they dismounted their vehicles. officer. As the dismounted infantrymen mm main guns during 3rd Brigade Combat Team’s combined arms In March, the battalion complet- were clearing the village and search- live-fire exercise Thursday. ed all the preliminary tables to reach ing for hidden enemies, they had to sion. Afterward, they mounted their and infantry executed tactical move- the combined arms live-fire exercise, simultaneously deal with the mayor BFVs to continue their exercise. ments, and they did a very good job,” their most current training. of the village. One of the battalion’s final mis- said Sgt. 1st Class Conrad Gonzalez, “It was the big conclusion to our The mayor’s role was to not only sions involved the BFVs shooting the the training noncommissioned offer entire training,” said Capt. Todd distract but also give the Soldiers a TOW II missiles at distant targets. in charge. Looney, assistant training and opera- realistic experience of dealing with Digiambattista said, “It was the Capt. Scott Lynch, assistant tions officer, Co. B., 1st Bn., 68th civilians on the battlefield, according final completion of the destruction of training and operations officer said, Armor. to Digiambattista. enemy forces.” “This is great training. We are an The armament primarily used on As the infantrymen cleared the Once the mission was accom- Army at war and we only have so the Abrams is the 120-mm main gun. village, they launched white and pur- plished, they ended their training for much time before deployment. The On the BFV, the main weapons con- ple smoke grenades to indicate the the day with an after-action review. live-fire exercises are one of the best sist of the 25-mm Bushmaster can- clearing and completion of the mis- “This is the first time the tanks forms of training.”

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Courtesy questioned several individuals. Air medevac trans- Fort Carson Public Affairs ported Caldwell to the combat support hospital for A Soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom emergency treatment. was killed Sunday when his convoy was attacked Caldwell was first moved to Landstuhl Regional south of Baghdad, Iraq. Army Medical Center in Germany and later trans- Pvt. Joseph Knott, 21, of Yuma, Ariz., assigned to ferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, was killed when Washington, D.C., where he is being treated for his the vehicle he was in was attacked by small arms fire injuries. He is listed in stable condition. and an improvised explosive device. Also injured in In another attack, three Soldiers from the 2nd the attack was Command Sgt. Maj. John Caldwell, Brigade Combat Team were killed. The 2nd BCT will command sergeant major for the regiment. redeploy to Fort Carson later this year. The Army has During a patrol in 3rd ACR’s area of operations, identified the Soldiers as Spc. Randy Stevens, 21, of Knott was acting as lead gunner for the four-vehicle con- Swartz Creek, Mich.; Sgt. Tromaine Toy Sr., 24, of voy when insurgents attacked. Caldwell was in the front Eastville, Va.; and Sgt. Angelo Lozada Jr., 36, of passenger seat at the time. The convoy was on its way to Brooklyn, N.Y. They were killed Saturday when visit another unit attached to the 3rd ACR which had had attacked by indirect fire from mortars and rockets in six Soldiers injured in an attack Saturday. Their vehicle Ramadi, west of Baghdad. was struck by an improvised explosive device. A memorial service for Knott was held in Iraq Following the attack, the other Soldiers in the Thursday. Another service is being planned at Fort convoy set up a security perimeter, treated the wound- Carson and will be announced when final arrange- ed, organized medical evacuations and detained and ments have been made. Caldwell

Checking up ... Col. Michael Resty Jr., Fort Carson garrison commander, left, briefs Geoffrey Prosch, princi- pal deputy assistant to the Secretary of the Army for installations and environment, at Range 60 Monday. Prosch, who is responsible for all Army installations, said he visited the Mountain Post to gain a better understanding of the post’s needs. He spent the day touring vari- ous locations with Resty. Photo by Sgt. Jon Wiley

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by Spc. Stephen Kretsinger basic tools, a jack, spare fuses, flashlight, flares and a Mountaineer staff first-aid kit. When the weather gets nice, many Soldiers and Once these things are taken care of, it’s time to hit their families will put in for leave and hit the open the highway, but safety doesn’t end with the pre-trip road for a spring or summer vacation. More than inspections. 41,000 people lose their lives in motor vehicle crashes “Always wear a seat belt when driving or riding in each year and more than two million more suffer dis- a motor vehicle. Seat belts reduce fatalities by 60 to 70 abling injuries, according to the National Safety percent,” said Jenny James, safety and occupational Council. With the proper preparation and a few safety health specialist, Fort Carson Safety Office. Safety is tips, a vacation can remain a safe, fun time for the the main reason to wear seat belts when traveling, but whole family. it’s also required by Army regulations. AR 385-55, Preparation is a large part of keeping your family paragraph 3-2b, requires Soldiers to wear safety belts safe during long road trips. at all times, on and off Army installations, while dri- Drafting a travel itinerary with realistic mileage ving or riding in a privately owned vehicle. per day can assist in safe travel. Arrange overnight Children from newborn to the age of 8 should stays in advance to avoid night driving. be properly secured in a car seat anytime they are According to the National Sleep Foundation, two- in a vehicle. thirds of Americans have sleep-related problems at All newborns must ride in the back seat of the car some time in their lives, and 23 percent have actually in rear-facing safety seats, according to NHTSA. This fallen asleep while driving. National Highway Traffic is the safest position possible for two reasons. The first Safety Administration research shows that drowsiness reason is because an infant can be seriously injured or and fatigue is a contributing factor in approximately killed by an inflating airbag and, second, the driver is 100,000 motor vehicle crashes annually and is a factor less likely to be distracted while trying to care for the in nearly 4 percent of all fatal crashes. baby. The car seat should be firmly fastened in place Make sure to give a copy of your itinerary to a and shouldn’t slide from side to side. family member or trusted friend. Include the names When newborns outgrow their rear-facing and telephone numbers of people you will be staying restraints, they can graduate to child safety seats that with or the hotel you will be using. Give them your car face forward. Like rear-facing seats, these should description and license number. Have their telephone always be placed in the back seat. number with you so you can check in with them every Keep children in convertible or toddler seats as few days while you are gone. long as they will fit. When they have outgrown the Any vehicle used for vacation travel should have a convertible or toddler seat, use a booster seat that posi- full checkup and oil change performed before vaca- tions the lap/shoulder belt correctly — the lap belt tioners leave for their trip. should be across the child’s hips and the shoulder belt Even with a professional check-up, motorists should shouldn’t cross the face or the front of the neck. perform a full vehicle inspection before leaving for vaca- Other safety precautions include stopping fre- tion. This inspection should cover everything from tires quently for coffee and mild exercise, playing the radio (including spare) and lights to registration decals and to assist in keeping alert, stay in the right-hand lane valid insurance cards. Be sure to bring the name and except when passing, always keeping the gas tank at number of your insurance agent along in case of any least half full and obeying all traffic laws. accidents. For a checklist to use for this inspection, visit Last, but certainly not least, showing courtesy to https://crc.army.mil/riskmanagement/driving_pov/povche other drivers can reduce unnecessary cases of “road cklist3.doc. rage” which often lead to unsafe situations. The vacation-bound travelers should also include a With just a little preparation and some common road emergency kit to their packing list, according to sense practices, family vacations can remain what they the Fort Carson Safety Office. This kit should have were meant to be — a fun, relaxing time. MOUNTAINEER 12 April 22, 2005 Community

care. For more information, call Peter Babeu at 382-1569. A.A. meeting — There is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Wednesday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone can attend the meeting. For more information, call Miscellaneous Frank A. at 332-9766. CFC — The Local Federal Coordinating Baby Shower 2005 — Evans Army Committee of the Combined Federal Campaign Community Hospital will be hosting Baby Shower invites all interested military and federal civilian 2005 Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Special personnel to participate in the screening of local Events Center for pregnant families. The event charitable agency applications for inclusion in the will provide information about prenatal care, baby fall campaign. products and infant safety. For more information, The screening process is conducted during call 526-8192. normal business hours and requires approximate- Kit Carson Activity Center — Fort Carson ly three hours of time. Individuals volunteering Family Housing’s Kit Carson Activity Center is are considered to be in an on-duty status and available for use by Fort Carson residents. The should obtain commander or supervisor center can be used for birthday parties, Bible approval. The sessions will be conducted studies and other events free of charge. The cen- Tuesday at 9 a.m. ter has a maximum capacity of 60 people and For more information, call 1st Lt. Ryan La includes a great hall, which can be divided into Voie at 524-2290 or Barbara Fitz at 531-5501. two rooms, and a catering kitchen that has a sink, Military Spouse Appreciation Day — The refrigerator, two microwaves and several counter- Southeast Family Center and Armed Services tops. To reserve the center, call Christie Fultz at YMCA (located at 2190 Jet Wing Dr., beside 579-1042. Sierra High School) will hold a Military Spouse For other information about Fort Carson Appreciation Day May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Housing, call 226-2268. Attendees can enjoy free hair cuts, cooking on Energy assistance — The Home Front Cares a budget classes, massages, a fashion show, self- and Energy Outreach Colorado are sponsoring a defense classes, crafts and much more. new energy assistance grant available to all mili- Limited child care will be available. Call 622- tary personnel (active duty, reservists and National 9622 for reservations and more information. Guard) who are assigned and live within the Pikes Yard sales — The annual Fort Carson Mayors Peak region and who need financial assistance. Yard Sales are held twice a month, April through Assistance is available to all military person- December, on the first and third Saturday of the nel and family members in all ranks residing off- month, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Single Soldiers and mili- post or off-base in the Pikes Peak region. tary families (active or retired) who reside off post Assistance consists of a one-time payment of an also have the opportunity to participate. On-post energy bill such as gas, electricity, oil, coal, residents can set up in front of their homes, while propane, (or firewood or pellets if only source single Soldiers and off-post residents can set up in of heat.) the Beacon School parking lot. Need for assistance for payment must first be The Army Community Service Mayoral identified and verified by the Army Community Program Coordinator and the Housing Liaison Service or Air Force Family Support Centers. office organize and coordinate the yard sale with Tax center — The Fort Carson Tax Center is the help of military police to reinforce the guide- open to assist customers in preparing 2004 taxes lines for the yard sale. until June 1. will be open for services as always. All residents and sellers must comply with all The 2005 Fort Carson Tax Center provides The Military Occupational Specialty Library guidelines. free federal and state tax preparation and elec- will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays to Schedule for yard sales is as follows: May 7 tronic filing services to active duty military and Fridays except all holidays. and 21; June 4 and 18; July 2 and 16; Aug. 6 and their family members, mobilized reservists and Veterinary Treatment Facility — Fort 20; Sept. 3 and 17; Oct. 1 and 15; Nov. 5 and 19; retirees. In addition to providing these services on Carson’s Veterinary Treatment Facility has added an and Dec. 3 and 17. a walk-in basis, a limited appointment schedule additional phone line. The clinic can be reached for For additional information, please contact your will be offered. appointments by calling 526-3803 or 526-4520. village mayor/deputy mayor or the mayoral pro- The tax center is now open to appointments Scion Slam — Military personnel and their gram coordinator at 526-1082 or 526-1049. only. The tax center is in building 6284, 7086 families will have the opportunity to compete in Special education — The public is invited to Albanese Loop, located off Woodfill Road, across the Scion Slam 3-on-3 military installation bas- attend the general and committee meetings of from the Colorado Inn. ketball tournament. The traveling one-day tourna- Fountain-Fort Carson school district’s special edu- Bring all necessary tax records and documents ment plus “Tip Off Party” will visit Fort Carson cation advisory council Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. at (e.g. W-2 forms, non-military spouses’ and chil- May 7. the school district’s staff development room in the dren’s Social Security cards, Forms 1099, The tournament is open to all authorized U.S. Lorraine Education and Community Center, 301 Individual Retirement Account disbursements or Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and E. Iowa Ave., Fountain. contributions, rental property records, etc.) when Recreation Patrons (active duty, retired military, The group looks for ways to improve the dis- you come for assistance. W-2s will be available reservist, National Guard, Department of Defense trict’s special education program. For more infor- through myPay at any time. civilians and other Department of Defense ID card mation, call Peter Babeu at 382-1596. Incomplete records will create additional time holders, and their spouses and family members) Parent involvement conference — Fountain- and effort in preparing returns as well as delay who are 17 years of age or older at time of the Fort Carson School district and other area school receipt of refunds. tournament only at the aforementioned bases and districts are co-sponsoring the 27th Annual Pikes Also, if you will be filing a tax return for a may register at www.scion.com/scionslam. Peak Title 1 Parent Involvement Conference deployed spouse, you must have a copy of the spe- Claims against the estate Monday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the First cial power-of-attorney form for filing taxes. These With the deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. Presbyterian Church Educational Building, 219 E. are available at the Office of the Staff Judge Michael Smith, deceased. Anyone having claims Bijou St., Colorado Springs. Advocate, Legal Assistance Division, located in against or indebtedness to his estate should con- Topics will include math, writing, reading building 6285, next to the tax center, Mondays tact 2nd Lt. Javan Barker, 526-0787. strategies, parenting skills, bullying prevention through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With the deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. and homework. For more information or to make appoint- Samuel Sungjune Lee, deceased. Anyone having Registration forms are available at local ments, contact the tax center at 524-1012 or claims against or indebtedness to his estate should schools. Parents with children attending 524-1013. contact 2nd Lt. Jonathan Martin, 526-2373. Mountainside, Abrams and Aragon elementary Education hours changed — The following With the deepest regrets to the family of Spc. schools may register and attend for free. Cost for services have been changed from their regular Francisco Martinez, deceased. Anyone having parents with children from other schools is $35 operating hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays claims against or indebtedness to his estate should for registration and $20 for each child needing to Fridays). The remainder of the education center contact 2nd Lt. Antonio Hardy, 526-0713. MOUNTAINEER Community April 22, 2005 13 Children’s dreams are unlimited by Sgt. Jon Wiley Patterson said. As part of the change, Mountaineer staff the DA insisted that all instructors be Parents look at their children with a different certified in the subject area they pair of eyes than others do. Where some see grub- teach, she added. by-faced little brats, moms and dads see future Back in 2003, SKIES began at ballet dancers, concert pianists and Olympic Fort Carson in a one-room space in champions. the Mini-mall with three classes being It is a rare parent who doesn’t daydream from offered. It quickly outgrew that space time to time about the unlimited potential of his and now has 13 instructors and sever- or her child. al rooms in building 5510. Now, Fort Carson has a program that “I never thought we would be at enables parents to make some of those dreams 13 classes in this short of time,” a reality. SKIES Unlimited, which stands for Patterson said. Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration She attributes the success of the and Skills, offers instructional courses to chil- program to the benefits it offers to dren ages 3 to 18. the children enrolled in its classes.

The program is named “unlimited” because In addition to teaching them skills, Photo by Sgt. Jon Wiley there are an unlimited number of instructional it “gives them self esteem and Students in the 5- to 7-year-old ballet class practice spin- classes that can be offered to military children, definitely provides them with role ning gracefully in the SKIES Unlimited ballet room Monday. explained Shirley Patterson, SKIES director. models,” she said. “We try to keep the prices as low as possible, Currently, SKIES offers classes in Tae Kwon Classes also offer children plenty of oppor- where the teacher makes a paycheck, but they’re Do, ballet, swimming, gymnastics, defense dri- tunities to socialize. still feasible for military families,” Patterson said. ving, Spanish, sign language, sewing, violin, piano “Most classes are 10 students or less, so To participate, parents must register their chil- and baton twirling, but Patterson said she is they’re in an environment where they learn how dren with CYS. There is a one-time annual regis- always looking for suggestions from parents about to share, takes turns and be a team player,” tration fee of $18 per child or $40 per family. adding new classes. Patterson said. Once registered, children may participate in all of SKIES, which started at Fort Carson two years The cost for classes varies. On the low end of the programs Fort Carson’s CYS offers. In case of ago, is Armywide and is part of the Child and the spectrum, children can receive 10 swimming a permanent change of duty station move, a family Youth Services program. lessons for $22. On the higher end, children can may transfer its registration to the CYS program at “We used to have instructional classes in our take eight lessons in Tae Kwon Do for $50. another post without repaying the annual fee. Call youth centers, but the Department of the Army Regardless of what the class is, measures are 526-1100 for more details. For more information wanted to have a specific program for them,” taken to keep the cost down. about SKIES, call Patterson at 524-2896.

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Photos by Sgt. Chris Smith Improving their musical ability bagpiper, 62nd Army Band. “We love Members of the 36th Army Band from Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and the was only one of the reasons many of playing so much, any chance we get to 62nd Army Band from Fort Bliss, Texas, perform a free concert at the performers enjoy participating in play especially playing for the com- McMahon Theater April 12. the tour. munity.”

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The National Military Family Association and services benefiting children of men and women serv- Interested children from military families are Sears, Roebuck and Co. announced the sites for the ing in the armed forces, especially those whose par- encouraged to apply for the camp located nearest 2005 Operation Purple Summer Camps April 7. ents are or will be deployed. NMFA conducted 12 their home. A list of camp dates, sites and other Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora will host Operation camps reaching nearly 1,000 young people. This information is now available on NMFA’s Web site. Purple Camp Buckley from June 13 to 17. year, the program has expanded to host more than The National Military Family Association, a non- The camp is for military dependents ages eight to 2,000 children. NMFA estimates that more than profit organization, is the only national organization 18 with a deployed family member. The camp will 135,000 children are experiencing the absence of a whose sole focus is the military family and whose feature “boot camp” activities in which children will parent due to a deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan. goal is to influence the development and implementa- live and learn in the conditions that most deployed This statistic does not include children who have par- tion of policies that will improve the lives of those personnel would experience. Children will sleep in ents deployed elsewhere around the world. family members. The association’s mission is to serve military tents, enjoy meals at the base dining facility “Operation Purple Summer Camps fulfill a criti- the families of the seven uniformed services through and shower at the base fitness center. cal need in the military community,” said Candace education, information and advocacy. For more than Attendees will participate in team-building Wheeler, chief executive officer, NMFA. “We have 35 years, its staff and volunteers, comprised mostly activities that increase their leadership, decision been overwhelmed by the messages of support and of military family members, have built a reputation making and conflict resolution skills. Other activi- gratitude we’ve received from children, parents, the for being the leading experts on military family issues. ties include arts and crafts, journal writing and Department of Defense, the National Guard Bureau For more information, visit NMFA’s website or group discussions. and Members of call (800) 260-0218. Cost is free for those selected to attend and Congress. We are Editor’s note: Mountaineer staff members con- participants who live in Colorado Springs or thrilled to be able to tributed to this article. Cheyenne, Wyo., will be provided free transporta- expand the program tion from their youth center to the camp. this year.” Registration lasts through May 15. The camps, The camps provide unique experiences to more which last from than 2,000 children whose parents are deployed in five to seven the U.S. armed forces. The Operation Purple Camps days, will give provide children from military families with fun and children ages 8 memorable opportunities to learn new skills for cop- to 18 the tools ing with deployment-related stress. The camps are to help them funded through the Sears American Dream deal with the Campaign, a $100 million commitment to strengthen stress result- families, homes and communities. ing from a Operation Purple is a summer camp program that parent’s focuses on helping children deal with deployment- deploy- related issues and is open to children from all branch- ment. es of the U.S. armed forces. (“Purple” is a military Each term representing inclusion of all branches.) camp is Applications for the camps will be available through joint — May 15 on the NMFA Web site at www.nmfa.org. encompassing all service MOUNTAINEER 16 April 22, 2005 Community Take the time to pray for Soldiers

Commentary by Chap. (Capt.) Noel Johnson connected to my own petitions, I may not be found at Months later, I had one of those career-threatening 5025th Garrison Support Unit the ready when urgent prayer is desperately needed. quagmires that left me tossing and turning. There is As I was reading the accounts of the Old We women in ministry are still finding our way in something about living through those hours in the valley Testament Passover and the New Testament Easter a man’s world, and I have had my ministry threatened of the shadow that is much darker at night. I dozed off story, I was struck by the vigil nights in both. with dissolution more than once. I have invested my briefly about 1 a.m. only to reawaken at 2 a.m. Exodus 12:42: “Because the Lord kept vigil that whole life in my ministry, so when I have to give it up, I thought, “I might as well be in the monastery if night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the it can mean losing everything. Doing that doesn’t get I am going to be awake at this hour.” And then the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the Lord for the easier with practice. I can remember some sleepless realization came over me that the monks were indeed generations to come.” nights wondering where my protection would come praying at this very time. And so I began praying, and I hadn’t associated the vigil with Passover; I had from and praying ardently for help. joined them in my mind and spirit, and always heard the exile theme exposited. The compari- But, like many other Christians, a peace came over me. At this son is always between the people brought out of I lay my burdens at the foot of awful lonely and isolated bondage from Egypt and the people brought out of the cross only to pick them up time, I felt that I was not bondage from sin. But there it is; God clearly states after a short time and worry alone at all. I was in the his intent to be honored with a vigil. about them some more. It makes heavenly company of the According to Webster, a vigil is a religious watch for some very restless nights. prayerful monks. kept during normal sleeping hours. I looked for the When I lived in Missouri, So now when I have vigil in Matthew and read that the only thing that our Unit Ministry Teams took difficulty sleeping, I happened through the night was that the court offi- advantage of the Monastery at remember the brothers cials held trial and later the soldiers kept guard at the Ava for retreats. One of the vet- at Ava, and I know tomb. No disciples. Oh, yeah. Peter denied Christ a eran chaplains explained to me that the night does not few of times. that I should sleep in sweats, belong to the darkness. The other vigil comes earlier than Easter. because I would want to get up for Those who keep vigil, sit Matthew 26: 38: “... he fell with his face to the prayer with the monks at 2 a.m. to with the Lord in the dark ground and prayed ... Then he returned to his disci- get the full effect of the monastic experi- hours and extend comfort to those who ples and found them sleeping. ‘Could you not keep ence. Good heavens. How much monastic experi- need prayerful companionship. watch with me for one hour?’” ence does one need? The request that was failed in the Garden of This happens to me all the time. I fall asleep in But, not wanting to miss anything, I climbed into Gethsemane still looks for faithful prayer partners. It the middle of prayer, sometimes closer to the begin- my little cot in sweats and stumbled to my feet at the wouldn’t hurt any one of us to join in prayer for the ning of prayer. Of course, I felt very badly about my summoning bell (real bell). Middle of the night sick, the homeless, the lost, the unborn, our Soldiers failed prayer habits in common with the apostles. prayer bears a distinct similarity to morning and or a host of others needing our prayers when those When our Lord needed them most, there they were, afternoon prayer in the monastery, but at least I got restless hours find us staring at the ceiling. Our Lord snoozing. Unless the prayer in question is directly all of the monastic experience they had to offer. still calls us to sit with him one hour.

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Chapel Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC National Day of Prayer — Fort Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Carson will celebrate the National Day Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Amano/526-5769 of Prayer May 5 with all post chapels Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Amano/526-5769 being open during duty hours for Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Amano/526-5769 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 prayer, and a special “Service of Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 Prayer” at noon at Healer Chapel, Sunday 12:15 p.m. Mass Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Amano/526-5769 Tuesday 7 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital. Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Amano/526-5769 This year’s theme is “God Shed PROTESTANT Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Kincaid/526-7387 His Grace On Thee,” and is based on Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Borden/526-3711 Hebrews 4:16 NIV — “Let us then Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Deppmeir/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Bowman/526-5513 approach the throne of grace with con- Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Bowman526-5513 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626 fidence so that we may receive mercy Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Deppmeir/526-8011 and find grace to help us in our time Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans’ Magrath & Titus Chap. Martinez/526-8890 of need.” Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 National Day of Prayer LITURGICAL Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lutheran/Anglican Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchel/526-3888 Chairperson Shirley Dobson said “The JEWISH concept of grace is preeminent in both For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. WICCA the National Day of Prayer theme and Monday 6:30 p.m. Family University Building 1161 Melissa Dalugdug/330-7873 the supporting verse for this year.” NATIVE AMERICAN SWEATLODGE Native American Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel for traditional prayer and purification. Protestant Women of the Chapel Fasting before the ceremony is recommended and refreshments are offered following the ceremony. Please call the following for information and directions: Michael Dunning 382- — PWOC meets every Tuesday at 5331 or 330-9537, or Zoe Goodblanket 442-0929. Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel 9 to 11:30 a.m. Any questions, please call Barbara McConnaughhay at 310-7693. The Army Cycle of Prayer — Each State: For all Soldiers and their Catholic Family Religious Daily Bible readings: In order to assist in regular week the Office of the Army Chief of families from the state of Colorado. Pray Education — Registration is currently Chaplains will highlight Army units, the also for Gov. Bill Owens, the state legis- scripture reading, the following scriptures are recom- Army at large, the nation and religious lators and municipal officials of the under way for all Catholic Family mended. These scriptures are part of the common daily organizations to focus prayer. You are Centennial State. Religious Education programs. Please lectionary which is designed to present the entire Bible invited to join with the chaplain commu- Nation: For the dedicated employ- nity and pray for these individuals and ees of the Department of the Interior, complete the registration forms at over a three-year cycle. organizations. whose stewardship of our lands ensures Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel during Friday - Psalms 119:121-128 & Colossians 1-2 Please pray this week for the fol- we and our children will always enjoy Saturday - Psalms 119:129-136 & Colossians 3-4 lowing: “America the Beautiful.” duty hours and on Sunday morning. Unit: For the Soldiers, families and Religious: For the Jewish celebra- Space is limited, register today. For Sunday - Psalms 119:137-144 & I Thess. 1-3 leaders of the 328th Combat Support tion of Passover which begins at sun- Monday - Psalms 119:145-152 & 1 Thess. 4-5 Hospital, U.S. Army Reserve, from down Saturday. May these days of reli- information, contact Pat Treacy at Colorado. gious obligation be a time of renewal 524-2458. Tuesday - Psalms 119:153-160 & 2 Thess. 1-3 Army: For the many dedicated and remembrance. Wednesday - Psalms 119:161-168 & 1 Tim. 1-3 warrant officers of the Army, whose For more information on the Army technical expertise and mentoring of Cycle of Prayer, or to pray for items Thursday - Psalms 119:169-176 & 1 Tim. 4-6 young Soldiers is critical to victory on from previous weeks, visit the cycle’s the battlefield. Web site at www.usarmychaplain.com. MOUNTAINEER 18 April 22, 2005 Community Perform on stage, fulfill dreams

by Pfc. Joann Yoon stage invite them. This could be comes a plethora of performances Other than bringing a sense of Mountaineer Staff a chance to get the recognition from singing, dancing, acting, a “brotherhood-like” bond between Singing, recognition and winning they’ve always dreamed of and the poetry, rap, stand-up routines to Soldiers, Open Stage Night offers a contests are things an average person precursor to many wonderful on- short films. chance to get Soldiers recognition can watch on reality shows on televi- stage experiences or even future The Open Stage Night was set as well as the experience in per- sion. However, the stars had to make fame. There’s no need to let talent up to help Soldiers and families to forming at the Freedom Performing a start by auditioning and making go unnoticed. Perhaps, the Freedom watch performances or perform on Arts Center. some sort of public performances. Performing Arts Center’s new project stage. This allows them a chance to “There is an Armywide Likewise, the Freedom could be the key. meet new people by bringing them Performing Arts competition. Performing Arts Center offers a simi- The Freedom Performing Arts together at the Freedom Performing Auditions are here at Fort Carson. lar start. If performing on stage is of Center presented its first “Open Arts Center, according to Sgt. Travis Soldiers selected will get a chance to interest to Soldiers and families of Stage Night” April 6. It continues Claybrooks, Harmony In Motion. compete nationally against other Fort Carson, a spotlight and an open every Wednesday at 7 p.m., and wel- Harmony In Motion is the post’s Soldiers. This could give them a official choral group. chance to meet other Soldiers across “It’s a great outlet for Soldiers to the nation,” said Claybrooks. convey their artistic ability. It also One of the successful perfor- gives them a chance to improve cul- mances include songs by Harmony in ture awareness on the installation Motion as the group performs every and it’s good for troop morale,” said Wednesday during Open Stage Night, Claybrooks. and encourages other performing arts Although the first Open Stage personnel to perform as well. Night had a modest number of For full participation, guests can people who showed up, it was a fill out comment sheets on what they success due to the various perfor- can improve and what they liked. mances ranging from stand-up “Last week, someone said we comedy to beautiful singing, accord- had a lot of potential,” said ing to Pfc. Gabriella Lechuga, Claybrooks. Harmony In Motion. “We've received plenty of com- Wednesday was even more suc- pliments on the performances and cessful with more participants. they’re coming back,” said Lechuga. “It (participation) was picking If you don't have much else to do up (Wednesday),” said Pfc. Theresa or you have an artistic talent in per- Vasquez, Harmony In Motion. forming arts, Open Stage Night is a Claybrooks is hoping more per- fun, relaxed setting to come to, said formers will be a part of Open Stage Claybrooks. Night. With weekly performances at For more information or to sign the Open Stage Night, the program up, call the Freedom Performing Arts Photo illustration by Pfc. Joann Yoon can always use more performers. Center at 526-1867 or 338-2340.

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The 2005 U.S. Army Invitational held Friday through James White, one of the three Army-sponsored PBR cow- Sunday at the World Arena in Colorado Springs was stop 19 on boys said the same about Soldiers when he and another Army- the PBR’s 31-city Built Ford Tuff Series tour. sponsored rider and 2004 PBR World Champion, Mike Lee, Adriano Moraes, a native Brazilian living in Keller, Texas, paid a visit to Fort Carson April 14. took top honors after riding three of four bulls for a full eight “These guys (Soldiers) go through a lot. They make a lot of seconds, also known as covering in the sport, during the course sacrifices and they’re proud of what they do. They’re tough and of the 3-day event. The PBR U.S. Army Invitational title was we’re tough and we have a lot in common,” said White. Moraes’ third time winning a PBR championship in Colorado White, Lee and Jaron Nunnemaker, the third Army-spon- Springs after sharing the title in 2001 with Justin McBride from sored rider, did not compete in the U.S. Army Invitational Elk City, Okla., and winning it outright in 2002. Moraes, who because of various injuries, but White and Lee both spent turned 35 Wednesday, was ranked 13 on the BFTS standings some time at Fort Carson visiting Soldiers and signing auto- before going into the U.S. Army Invitational but is now ranked graphs at the Wolf Dining Facility. While White and Lee ate eighth after winning the 2005 title. lunch in the dining facility with Maj. Gen. Robert Mixon Jr., The PBR U.S. Army Invitational is not only a sporting 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson commanding general event for bull riders, but is also a way to honor American and Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance McWilliams, 7th ID and Soldiers. Before the competition began opening night, Fort Carson command sergeant major, Buckshot, a 1,700- Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at pound Brahma bull waited outside. Fort Campbell, Ky., rappelled from the World Arena rafters to Although Buckshot looked fierce enough, he is not a bull deliver a large American flag to Fort Carson Operation Iraqi used in competition said Eugene Klower, one of the bull’s care- Freedom Soldier veterans waiting in the arena. The flag was takers. “He’s like a big pet.” then unfolded and stretched out for the singing of the Nevertheless, Soldiers seemed reluctant to approach the Photo Spc. Stephen Kretsinger National Anthem. A tribute to Soldiers continued for Saturday four-legged giant even though he was in a holding pen. But Chris Shivers rides Shark during the third round of there were some Soldiers brave enough to get their picture competition of the Professional Bull Riders U.S. taken with Buckshot and rub his forehead. Army Invitational. After lunch with Mixon, McWilliams and other Fort port for the Soldiers. Carson Soldiers, White and Lee expressed their disappointment During the traditional PBR block party in downtown about not competing in the PBR U.S. Army Invitational. Colorado Springs April 13, White and Lee showed their sup- “This is where the Army first picked us up last year and port for the Army by talking with fans and signing autographs. Photo by Pfc. Clint Stein ABOVE: Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Carson hold an became our partners,” said Lee. “It means a lot to come here. After getting an autograph from White and Lee, fans could get American Flag during the singing of the national anthem April 15 at the Professional Bull Riders This is a special place for us; I wish we were healthy.” custom identification tags made. Fans could also admire some 2005 U.S. Army Invitational at World Arena. RIGHT: Maj. Gen. Robert Mixon, 7th Infantry Division White also expressed his concern for not competing in of the other Army-sponsored sport machines that filled the and Fort Carson commanding general, left, and Gen. Peter Schoomaker, chief of staff of the front of Fort Carson Soldiers and the Army. streets of downtown Colorado Springs. A dragster, two drag Army, salute the flag during the singing of the national anthem Sunday before the final round “The Army is the best sponsor a rider could have,” said race motorcycles and a NASCAR stock car were just some of of the PBR U.S. Army Invitational. BELOW: Brian Herman from Victoria, Texas, is thrown from White. “We have a good relationship and actually consider the the Army-sponsored vehicles on display. Blackjack during the second round of the PBR U.S. Army Invitational Saturday at World Arena. 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by Mark Silla violators face a possible suspended motorists were aware that the cost of and personal injury suffered by inno- Office of the Staff Judge Advocate driver’s license and a minimum $500 insurance was more than the fine for cent parties. Damages can range from a As recently as 2001, Colorado fine. Repeat offenders are subject to a driving without insurance, so a sig- few hundred dollars to amounts well led the way in the number of unin- minimum $1,000 fine, community nificant number of drivers opted to over $1 million, depending upon the sured motorists with an estimated 34 service, and a suspended license for take their chances and save money by extent of physical and property damage. percent of all Colorado drivers oper- up to eight months. not buying insurance and hoping that The bottom line is that few people ating a motor vehicle without insur- The new law goes beyond simply they wouldn’t be caught. can afford to pay for a motor vehicle ance. High rates of uninsured citing those caught driving without However, not having auto insurance accident from their own resources, so motorists could also be found in insurance. A new database will can lead to financial ruin no matter how having auto insurance is a necessity Mississippi (29 percent), Alabama match vehicle registration informa- carefully you drive. Motorists without rather than a luxury. (28 percent), New Mexico (27 per- tion with records from insurance insurance unwittingly place themselves Anyone wishing to drive or register cent), and California (26 percent). companies, verifying whether a vehi- in tremendous financial peril by simply their vehicle on Fort Carson must have In light of all the accidents cle is insured or not. Automobiles taking to the road. Under traditional tort auto insurance pursuant to Army caused by uninsured motorists, that aren’t matched with an insurance law, those responsible for causing a Regulation 190-5. Individuals stopped Colorado has been cracking down on policy will be flagged, and the regis- motor vehicle acci- by the military police who cannot pro- violators over the past few years by tration will be suspended. dent are liable for vide proof of insurance will be cited and imposing tougher penalties and fines. In the past, the property must appear in magistrate court before a These new measures have had the many damage federal magistrate to either provide effect of reducing the percent- proof of insurance or receive punish- age of uninsured motorists in ment for driving without insurance. Colorado down to 18 percent If you have questions according to insurance about auto insurance, are industry estimates. involved in an auto acci- In keeping with this dent or have questions trend, Colorado regarding any legal mat- Governor Bill Owens signed ter call the Fort Carson a new law effective Jan. 1 mak- Legal Assistance Office at ing Colorado one of the strictest 526-5572 or 526-5573. states in the nation for driving Office hours are without insurance. The new law Mondays through nearly quadruples the penalty and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MOUNTAINEER 24 April 22, 2005 Community Weed-control programs pay off

by Caron Rifici past 10 years, DECAM has taken a proactive stance Erosion can create deep gullies and flooding Directorate of Environmental against these invasive plants. Using every means pos- problems across the landscape making additional Compliance and Management sible, including plant-eating insects and weed-eating and sometimes unseen hazards for troops training Workers from the University of Texas A & M goats, DECAM effectively battles to control the inva- in the field. walking through fields swinging butterfly nets, goats sion while trying to avoid the use of chemical con- Fort Carson is aggressively tackling the problem being trucked into Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, con- trols harmful to humans and the environment. of noxious weeds. After identifying and mapping nox- trolled burning of PCMS and Fort Carson range areas Noxious weeds come from all regions of the ious weed populations to determine how widespread and installation staff members ripping plants from the United States as well as other regions of the world. they are, Fort Carson chose to take a proactive stance soil inside Turkey Creek Recreation area. These activ- Common and bothersome weeds from the Gulf or before the weeds become an insurmountable problem. ities seem unrelated, but they are actually all non- East Coast are becoming no match for weeds import- A biocontrol program was implemented in 1996 chemical treatments for controlling weeds. ed from Africa, Europe and the Middle East. These as one weed-fighting strategy and it has shown great The Directorate of Environmental Compliance non-native, noxious weeds inhabiting Fort Carson, success with reductions in some weed populations of and Management implemented what might be consid- with such exotic names as Russian knapweed, Canada more than 80 percent. Bugs, like weeds, do not pay ered unusual strategies to rid the installation of some thistle, African rue and Tamarisk, have traveled a much attention to boundaries, and their spread bene- of the worst invaders in the region — invasive, non- long way to get here, and often look like wildflowers. fits Fort Carson’s neighbors as well. The use of bio- native plants, also known as noxious weeds. For the The seeds of these pesky plants are often transported logical control insects also helps meet Army direc- from one country to another via animals, contaminat- tives for reducing the amount of harmful pesticides ed hay or sometimes as seeds imbedded in the tracks used on installation lands each year. of military vehicles being transported home from DECAM has piloted the use of goats at PCMS as other regions. a “mechanical” means of controlling weeds for the Noxious weeds on Fort Carson are becoming a last two years. The use of goats reduces the hardiness big problem, growing along certain drainage ditches of weeds and helps keep the fire danger at bay. and roadsides, choking off beneficial plant life. These The old-fashioned method of hand pulling weeds, already a nuisance in some areas on Fort weeds is also a viable, nonchemical strategy even Carson, pose a larger problem if they spread off the if labor intensive. installation and homestead in the yards of Fort Prescribed fires are scheduled routinely to reduce Carson’s neighbors. State, federal and county laws fire fuel (dry vegetation) loads caused by heavy weed strictly regulate the control and elimination of nox- infestations. Some of the prescribed burn areas are ious weed species. Private landowners are also then reseeded with species that will compete with and required to control weeds on their property. suppress weed infestations. Aside from the legal regulations that govern nox- DECAM continues to be proactive in order to ious weed control, the installation benefits from safer prevent environmental problems from impacting the training ranges. While it may not seem that a few military mission while furthering the sustainability of weeds are important to training, wildland fire is more the land that is crucial to support future training prevalent in some weed-infested areas resulting in dis- requirements. Courtesy photo ruption of limited training area and time availability. For more information on noxious weed control, The spotted knapweed flower is a noxious Weeds are also a source of erosion when the call the Fort Carson Noxious Weed Program Manager weed. native communities are invaded by these plants. at 526-4682. MOUNTAINEER April 22, 2005 25 MOUNTAINEER 26 April 22, 2005 Community Dinosaurs The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Discovery Center provides education, entertainment and research for all ages

Story and photos which is by Nel Lampe open to the public. Mountaineer staff TPI provides services to muse- ums and other organizations, such inosaurs and palm trees in as paleontological exploration, the small town of Woodland restoration, mounting and replica Park, about 18 miles west of casting. The company’s work can Colorado Springs? be seen in museums throughout DPerhaps it’s not as odd as first the world. thought. After all, a fossilized palm The dinosaur specimens seen leaf and other evidence of a tropical in the Dinosaur Resource Center environment were found just a few are on loan from TPI. The full- miles away at the fossil beds. And a scale size skeleton displays are large number of dinosaur bones cast from authentic specimens, seen in museums around the world then reinforced with steel and came from the Cañon City area, assembled. Because real, millions about 40 miles south. of years old fossilized bones are None of the specimens in the very heavy, need lots of support Rocky Mountain Dinosaur scaffolding and are also quite Discovery Center are from fragile, they wouldn’t stand up to Colorado, however. Most of the public display. dinosaur specimens are Several special exhibits are from dig sites in South in the Dinosaur Resource Dakota, and the rep- Center, such as the tile and fish speci- world’s smallest mens are from Tyrannosaurus Kansas sites. Rex, the world’s The facili- largest Mosasaur, ty opened and the only par- almost a year tial skeleton of a ago, and pro- Pachycephalosaurus vides educa- in the world. tion, entertain- A Tyrannosaurus-rex is on ment and exhibit in the Dinosaur Research research. Center. It will be displayed Children seem to through May 15. This is the sec- especially like ond largest specimen ever found dinosaurs, and this facility is a — it’s second in size to the great place for them to find a famous specimen named “Sue,” favorite dinosaur, to learn about and was found in the same area in paleontology and digs, touch real South Dakota. The T-rex lived dinosaur bones, get up close, about 66 million years ago, and learn about several species, or grew to be about 40 feet long. participate in their own “dig” in A working laboratory allows A Tyrannosaurus-rex is in the Rocky Woody’s Paleo Play Area. The visitors to view fossil cleaning Mountain Dinosaur Discovery Center in play area also has several books and preparation such as the Woodland Park until May 15. and interactive exhibits. young T-rex, known as Sir The Woodland William. Sir William was about Park facility was 15 years old when he died, was founded by Mike and about 25 feet long and weighed J.J. Triebold, of about 3,500 pounds. Triebold Paleontology. Educational exhibits address The paleontology geologic time, what the earth may company has been in have been like millions of years business since 1989, ago, which dinosaurs lived in although Mike Colorado, paleontology “bone Triebold has been wars” and several castings of collecting fossils for dinosaur tracks. There’s even an more than 20 years exhibit of fossilized dinosaur eggs. and operates dig- Visitors may tour the facility sites in several on their own, or inquire about states. In addition to guided tour groups. There’s two or Places to see in the the Colorado facility, three guided tours during the day, Pikes Peak area. The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Discovery Center is just off TPI has a large facil- April 22, 2005 Highway 24 West in Woodland Park; by the palm trees. ity in North Dakota, See Dinosaurs, Page 28 MOUNTAINEER 28 April 22, 2005

Dinosaurs From Page 27 depending upon employee availability. A sign at the entrance desk lists the tour times, or call the Dinosaur Resource Center at (719) 686-1820 for the schedule before leaving home. The Dinosaur Research Center has three exhibit halls. The main hall is the Dinosaur Hall, and contains several dinosaur displays. There are also several winged reptile specimens hanging from the ceiling. A second, smaller room contains an Albertasaurus specimen in a fighting stance with an Edmondasaurous. Another room is the Prehistoric Ocean. All exhibits in this room are fish or reptiles found in Kansas. Some 83 million years ago, a large sea- way covered much of Kansas. Many fossils of sea life, such as squid, giant clams, oyster shells and “Gundy,” a Triiceratops, lived 66 million years ago. This specimen, which was about 25 feet fossilized fish and reptiles have been found in long, was found in South Dakota. digs in Kansas, and are displayed in the Prehistoric Ocean room. Admission to the Dinosaur Resource Center As interesting as the displays are, and the fact is $9.50 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 5 that the center is less than 30 minutes away, one to 12. Children under 5 are admitted free. Show of the great attractions at the Dinosaur Research an active duty military identification and Center is the gift shop, called Prehistoric receive $1 discount. Paradise. In addition to resort- Memberships are also available. wear fashions and jew- Various private activities can be arranged at the elry, the gift shop is a Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, such treasure trove of all things as group sleepovers, corporate or unit parties. dinosaur. If there’s a dinosaur Birthday parties can be arranged for up to 10 aficionado in your family, this is children and five adults. The Raptor Package includes the place to shop. There are an hour-long interactive tour, bingo and prizes. dinosaur puzzles, books, skeleton A T-rex package includes everything in the kits, chess sets with dinosaur shaped Raptor package, plus a dinosaur-themed pieces, rocks, slices of rocks, crystals, cake, drinks, a paleo pack for each geodes, shark teeth, back packs in child and a gift card for the honoree. dinosaur shapes, and safari-style clothing. To inquire about birthday par- There are myriad T-shirt styles, caps, cups ties, call 686-1820, Ext. 112. and hats. How about a real fossilized leaf or The Dinosaur insect? Prices start at about $25 and up; there’s Resource Center also even a $2,000 sink and counter made of fossils. works with Boy Scout or A casting of an Oviraptor skull sells for $1,215. Girl Scout groups with special activities and a Or choose a dinosaur crossing sign for a child’s private guided tour. Call 686-1820 ext 112 to The world’s largest Mosasaur, a carnivo- room — there are several species to select from. make scouting arrangements. rous marine reptile that lived in the ocean People can shop in the Prehistoric Paradise The Resource Center also has special activi- that covered Kansas, is in the Rocky without paying admission to the exhibits, so return ties and exhibits throughout the year, including Mountain Dinosaur Discovery Center. trips for gift shopping are easy. guest speakers. Hours at the Dinosaur Center are Monday To reach the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur through Thursdays, April through October, from 9 Center, take Interstate 25 north to the Cimarron Just the Facts a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays the center is Exit or Highway 115 to Cimarron Street, then • Travel time about 30 minutes open until 8 p.m. It’s open Sundays from 10 a.m. Highway 24 west to the town of Woodland Park, • For ages all until 5 p.m. Winter hours are 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. about 20 miles. • Type dinosaur center Mondays through Saturdays; Sunday hours are the The center is at 201 S. Fairview St. in Woodland • Fun factor !!!! same year-round. It is closed Thanksgiving, Park, on the south side of Highway 24, just after the (Out of 5 stars) Christmas and New Year. second traffic light. Look for the palm trees. • Wallet damage $$ There are no refresh- $ = Less than $20 ments available in the $$ = $21 to $40 Dinosaur Center, but $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 Woodland Park has several (Based on a family of four) restaurants, a doughnut shop and fast food restaurants.

An Albertosaurus, found in Montana, is displayed in the Rocky Interactive displays in the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Discovery Mountain Dinosaur Discovery Center in Woodland Park. Center allow visitors to touch ancient bones. MOUNTAINEER Happenings April 22, 2005 29

Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. 6875 S. Clinton St.; call (303) 799-1410. Shows Parking is streetside or in a garage behind the are Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets start at center ($5 fee). $35. This show runs through May 8, when it will Rembrandt’s etchings be replaced by “A Funny Thing Happened on The White Galleries of the Sango de Cristo the Way to the Forum,” opening May 11. Academy theater Art Center at 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo has “Farther North to Laughter,” is the open- “The Passing Zone” is Saturday at 7:30 several collections of art displayed, including ing production at Iron Springs Chauteau p.m. in Arnold Hall Theater at the Academy. Call “Rembrandt: The Moreschim Collection” of Melodrama Dinner Theater, 444 Ruxton Ave., in the box office at 333-4497. Theater guests etchings through Saturday. Admission is $4 for Manitou Springs. Performances are Tuesdays, should enter the Academy at the North Gate Exit. adults and $3 for children, and admits visitors to Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets start World Arena venue Buell Children’s Museum as well. at $24; call 685-5104. “Auto Show 2005” is in the World Arena Concerts Opera today, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents “The Threepenny Opera” in English, is pre- The show concludes Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. its next concert April 30 at 8 p.m. and May 1 at sented at Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater, 3955 Admission is $1. 2:30 p.m. The philharmonic presents works by Cragwood Dr., Thursdays through Sundays “Larry the Cable Guy” is appearing at the Beethoven, Lalo and Smetana. Tickets start at through May 8; call 262-3232 for tickets, which World Arena May 8; call 576-2626. $12; call 520-7469. The concert is in the Pikes are $18 to $20. Thursdays through Saturdays The arena is at 3185 Venetucci Blvd., near Peak Center. evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. There’s a Tinseltown theater. Parking is $5 for each event. “Mozart’s Requiem,” is in the First Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. and Sunday matinee Pikes Peak Center Methodist Church, 520 N. Nevada St. at 8 p.m. at 4 p.m. The production is presented by May 7 and at 2:30 p.m. May 8. The Colorado Mary Chapin Carpenter, with Mindy Theatreworks and Opera Theatre of the Rockies. Smith, presents a concert April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Springs Philharmonic and the Colorado Springs Hummingbird fest “42nd Street,” part of the Broadway Theater Chorale present the concert. Tickets are $20; call The “Hummingbird Festival” is May 7 at series, is in the theater May 8 and 9, at 7 p.m. 520-SHOW. the Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Clay Walker is in concert May 19 at 7 p.m.; Musical Cheyenne Cañon Road, at the entrance to North call 520-SHOW for tickets. “Singin’ in the Rain,” opens April 29 in the Cheyenne Cañon. The annual festival welcomes the hummingbirds, along with activities for chil- “Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale: Fine Arts Center Theater, 30 W. Dale St., Fridays dren, entertainment and nature walks. For infor- “Bright Lights and Broadway” is May 15 at 3 and Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m. mation, call 576-6146. The festival is free. p.m. through May 22. Call 634-5583 for tickets. Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Pop Air show Series features John Williams’ Cinema Magic Dinner theater The Air Force Thunderbirds will perform May 21 at 8 p.m. “Beehive, the ‘60s Musical,” is at the an air show at Peterson Air Force Base June 4. Call the box office at 520-SHOW for the Country Dinner Playhouse, in south Denver, Mark the date and watch for details.

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grams like Army Newswatch, the chan- nel will feature other Army-related pro- grams, including briefings and other military news. If you have comments on Channel Program Schedule for Fort Carson 10 programming or wish to coordinate cable Channel 10, today to April 29. a broadcast on Channel 10, please con- Army Newswatch: stories on: Up- tact Chief of Command Information at armoring in Iraq, Iraqi border patrol 526-1241 or via e-mail at posts and the Army ‘05 NASCAR sea- [email protected]. son. Airs at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 7:30 Program times will be published in p.m. and 12:30 a.m. the Mountaineer provided coordination Air Force News and Navy/Marine is made one week prior to publication. Photo by Nel Lampe Corps News are no longer available For additions to the Community Money Museum ... separate from the Pentagon Channel. Calendar, please submit an e-mail to Please watch Channel 9 to see these the above address. Send a clean, type- The Money Museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., marks shows. written copy of the information to the National Coin Week with the opening of a new The Mountain Post Community Public Affairs Office, room 2180, exhibit, “Oops! Mistakes on Money,” and a day of Town Meeting, held monthly, airs at 9 6151 Specker Ave., Fort Carson, CO free activities open to the public Saturday. Games, a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 80913 or fax information to 526-1021 quizzes, activities, drawings, tours and a remote The Pentagon Channel plays on no later than the Friday before desired radio broadcast will fill the day, from 10 a.m. to 4 Channel 9. In addition to standard pro- airing time. p.m. Parking is streetside or at the Fine Arts Center parking lot on Dale Street.

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Fort Carson’s Kristie Skaggs jogs on a treadmill during a Fitlinxx instructor Nick Nickerson, right, talks with Fitlinxx participant Ben recent workout. Hooper at Forrest Fitness Center recently. MOUNTAINEER 32 April 22, 2005 Sports & Leisure On the Bench Hot tub drawing set for Wednesday by Walt Johnson The first military Monday game in Mountaineer staff May will not take place until May 16 The Sky Sox will celebrate Fort when the Omaha Royals, the Kansas Carson Appreciation Day May 1 City Royals’ top affiliate, will be in against the Portland Padres. town to play the Sky Sox. Always a highlight of the event, Free group tickets for active duty, community members may enter a con- retired, reserves, guard, Department test at the post commissary to watch of Defense employees and their fami- the game from the hot tub in the right lies are available at the post ITR field pavilion. The drawing for the office under the “Buy One — Get honor will take place Wednesday at One Free” plan. the commissary. Call the Sky Sox at 597-1449 for The Padres are the top affiliate of more information. the San Diego Padres. Free tickets are The Mountain Post Child and available for the 1 p.m. game. There Youth Services Division will host the will also be 25-cent hot dogs available 2005 Prodigy Cup Soccer tournament at the stadium. In the event of rain, the on post in June. makeup date will be May 15. The tournament will feature teams This will be the 14th annual cele- from 11 different states and will be bration of the Mountain Post by the Sky played at Pershing Field June 10, 11 Sox and the first on a Sunday after- and 12. The tournament will have teams noon. Call the Information, Tickets and in boys and girls divisions, age 7-to-12. Registration office at 526-5366 for The youth center is now accept- more information. ing reservations for baseball, T-ball Photo by Walt Johnson The Sky Sox are once again cele- and softball for the upcoming sum- brating Military Mondays at Security mer season. Chasing the ball ... Service Field this year. Any Fort Carson youth, with a mili- The Sky Sox will play the Tacoma tary identification card can register for Fountain-Fort Carson’s Heather Lozano, 2, tries to beat a Rainiers, the Seattle Mariners’ top the season between now and May 16 at Woodland Park defender to the ball during the team’s game April affiliate, Monday at 7 p.m. at Security 12 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. Services Field in Colorado Springs. See Bench, Page 33 MOUNTAINEER Sports & Leisure April 22, 2005 33 Bench From Page 32

the youth center or by calling 526-1233. Any child wanting to play in the league must have a sports physical that indicates a clearance to play sports at the time of registration. The age group for this year’s league and the league they will play in will be: 3-to- 4 year old (T-ball); 5-to-6 year old (T-ball); 7-to-9 year old (machine pitch); 10-to-12 year old (kid pitch), 13-to-15 year old (baseball) and 16-to-18 year old (baseball). There will also be girls’ softball in the 7-to-9 year old and 10-to-12 year old categories. The youth center is looking for coaches for the softball and baseball programs. Anyone interested in coaching one of the teams can contact the youth center at 526-1233 or 526-6811. The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans track teams, boys and girls, will compete in the Colorado Springs Metro League track meet today at Gary Berry Stadium in Colorado Springs at 4 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Saturday. The Trojans will host the Fountain-Fort Carson track invitational meet April 30 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School at 9:45 a.m. There will be a spring clinic for all women interested in learning the game of golf beginning May 3. The six session clinic will teach women about the driving range and general golf swing tips, gold swing and set up, how to get a power swing, short game techniques to include putting and chip- ping, golf psychology and end in a golf tournament. There will be a $35 fee for the six sessions. The Colorado Rockies are extending a special

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Meeting the challenge ... Jillian Cardona, front, prepares to serve during a challenge racquetball match at Forrest Fitness Center Monday. Cardona and her racquetball partner, Jenny Arguello, challenged Arthur Bedolla, left, and his racquet- ball partner, Joel Christiansen, to a match. Arguello said she and her part- ner were just looking to challenge the men to see how good they were and the men were more than happy to take on the women.

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Management & Training Corporation seeks a Voca- MERCHANDISE tional & Technical Senior Trainer to act as the corpo- BARTENDING rate expert in vocational and technical training services ACADEMY APPLIANCES At CSAA, we believe that a strong culture of shared values is the Learn in actual nightclub setting. key to our company's growth. We are the West Coast premiere for our project in Iraq. ADMIRAL DESIGNER Series washer Job Placement • Earn $15-$40/hr Insurance & Travel Company, & our goal is your success! & dryer w/22lb giant capacity. Good Day/Eve/Weekend Classes Must have excellent oral and written communication cond, $300. Call & lv msg 264-0749 578-5777 • 6551 N. Academy Blvd. MULTIPLE Join our skills. Individual will also assist with special projects, Bartendingcollege.com CLOTHES DRYER $50 5 YEARS OPPORTUNITIES surveys, reports and activities related to the Iraq project. OLD WHIRLPOOL 7-CYCLE 4 TEMP Team! EXTRA LG CAPACITY 260-8020 AVAILABLE! 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Cash advances on your HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR 24.9 cu other carriers. occasional travel to Iraq. personal injury claim. We provide im- ft. Side by Side doors , white $300.00 • Homeowner Adjuster – investigates and processes homeowners claims to resolution. mediate dollars while awaiting settle- Please call 684-3413 • Administrative positions ments. Call today—719-684-9085 Interested and qualified candidates, submit a letter of interest, MAYTAG WHITE Washer/Dryer, Let CSAA make a difference in your life! 1 yr old, $500/set, or best offer. Contact us today! current resume and salary requirements to: BUSINESS/FINANCIAL Call 481-0395 For more information and a COMPLETE listing of opportunities Attn: HR, 05- 13 NEW MICROWAVE, white, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 5-power levels, 600 watt, $48; available at CSAA, P.O. Box 10 Please call 382-0573 please visit and apply Centerville, UT 84014 Washer and Dryers $75 and up. directly online at: Fax: (801) 693-2900 COMMERCIAL FINANCING Delivery Available. •Accounts Receivable Call 439-2597 or 683-9589 www.csaa.com e-mail: [email protected] M/F/V/D •Asset-Based Funding visit: www.mtctrains.com EOE •Purchase Order Whirlpool Lg capacity Washer/Dryer. •Equipment Execellent condition!! $300 or best of- California State Automobile Association is an equal opportunity employer and strives to hire individuals as diverse BFS 719-684-9085 fer 229-3909 as the communities we serve. MOUNTAINEER colorado power classifieds April 22, 2005 37

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Beautiful Remodeled 3 Br, 2 Ba 2003 Specialized 415 BMX bike, tan, Call 719-471-7220 2328 E. Platte Ave.-Ph 471-9137 WEIDER Pro 800 Olympic Bench & Home in Great Location. 310lbl Olympic Weight Set. $150 firm. good condition, hardly ridden, $200 has the largest selection of Korean Mink No Down Payment & obo, Jared 495-8973 $100 QUEEN ORTHOPEDIC MAT- Blankets in Colorado Springs! They are Can deliver. 494-8042 or 556-4657 Seller Pays Closing Costs! TRESS SET, brand new in plastic in- super soft. We have curtains, comfort 2721 Lark Drive- YAKIMA 2 Bike Rack, 2” hitch Wilson Woods and Irons. Bags and cludes warranty. Will Deliver. Please sets, 3 piece bath sets, pictures, area Hand-cart. $80.00 632-2279 or Own for as little as $1000 Mo! mount; like new. Only $200. call 719-667-0311 rugs and collectables. 1-800-676-3982 ID 4077 Call 266-1408. 271-7938 $165 KING PILLOWTOP MATTRESS LARGE MIRROR www.ColoradoBarb.com COMPUTERS Cherry Frame, $30. Direct: 499-3334 SET. Still in plastic, with new warranty. PETS Frank Schlosser Parker St. Claire Realty Company Can Deliver. 719-328-9728 Please call 538-0373 New Toshiba Satellite A70/A75 series Broker Associate laptop. Case w/ external disc drive. AIR BED, Brand Name Dual Chamber NASA MEMORY FOAM - CATS $1600 obo. 392-0872 or 237-2436 8” Mattress Set, never used, still in plas- ELLICOTT/YODER air mattress + box w/Memory Foam & FREE CAT, dark Calico/Tux, 6 yr old Remote! New! Never Used! Still in fac- tic. Cost $1795, SACRIFICE! $650. 351-1511 PRESARIO 700 laptop, AMD4, Call 719-866-7042 male, good with kids & dogs. To good tory box. Cost over $1300. MUST home. Call 650-4994 240MB, 18GB HD, Wind XP, CD SELL $595. 719-227-0257. New Homes burner, floppy drive, $200. 390-8871 Older Enlayed Pearl Korean Coffee ta- ble, very good conditions. Must see. DOGS and Resale ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ALL WOOD BEDROOM SET. Beautiful, Must See! $750 OBO. 278-9227 1 yr male dachshund, no papers, all Specialist Panasonic Digital camera model All new in the boxes. RUSTIC LOG HEADBOARD with shots. $75 Call Amy 559-9366 before Must sell! $695. 719-633-8203 DMC-F1PPLUMIXW Instructions, brand new Queen Pillowtop Mattress 12pm or Wed&Sun all day Find out what your great cond. $300obo 238-7581 Set and frame. Must Sell. $295. 2 year old female black lab. Spayed and Another Man’s Treasure Home is worth. Free New 4-Bedroom on 40 acres, Call 719-227-0257 current on shots. Free to good home. FIREARMS Buy * Sell * Consignment Market Analysis of $164,000. Zero Down, Zero SOFA, LOVESEAT & chair, 573-1709 Gently used furniture at affordable prices. sand color, 5 yrs old, $500 or best offer. your existing home. Close. No pay until May 2005. BLOCK 19C 9mm w/5 ten round mag., 10% military discount. on items over $100* Blue pit bull pups. Please call 472-0489 Excellent grass and water, great hip holster, mag holster, $500. Call (*not consignment items) ADBA registered. 382-7065 ask for Alan/or lv msg. 3970 Sinton Rd. (I-25/GOG exit) Solid Oak TV/Ent. Cent. 45’’ x 63’’ . 719-200-7960 for horses or small business. Has HOME ENTERTAINMENT Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. Holds 32’’ TV. Area for stereo, VCR, BOXER. 1 yr female fawn, spayed and appliances, patio & landscaping. Sun-12 noon-4pm. 444-0404 DVD. $200 Perf. Cond.! 594-9427 chipped, needs loving home. Great with Quiet near Colorado Springs. HIGH DEFINITION WIDESCREEN kids. Call 472-8528. Jim, 719-475-0517 TV, Panasonic CT34WX50, $899. TWIN BEDS. Captain’s bed, mattress, Call Jim, 573-5274. ARMOIRE & night stand, 5-drawer $125 OBO. Girl’s 5-piece set includes Male Rottweiler, Black and Red, Free to dresser, pine bunkbed (twin/full), micro- mattress, $175 OBO 719-494-0099 good home. 1 year old. Please call RESIDENTIAL TV-27’’ RCA Oak Swival Console, FOUNTAIN VALLEY wave, A/C unit, couch. 622-1172 VANITY TABLE 719-559-8619 wonderful picture, great condition, Ask- FOR SALE with mirror, $40. ing $65 OBO 392-7507 BICENTENNIAL WALL CLOCK, PETS 2001 5-BEDROOM, 3-bath home nr. Ft. $30. Please call 538-0373 CONDOS TOWNHOMES Carson & Peterson, FSBO, $227,900. HOME FURNISHINGS Please call 538-0373 (2) FEMALE FERRETS, both fixed & www.homeinfountain.com, 391-2354 MISC FOR SALE shots, with 3-story cage & extras in- FOR SALE $175 CHERRY SLEIGH BED. Contemporary Sectional w/ Matching cluded. $300/all. Call 390-8414 Agfa Jsolar folding camera, 1935 era, 4br/4ba/2ga, A/C, SEC SYS, Shed, FCD Brand new in box. Warranty. Chair & throw pillows $500.00 obo. 3bd/2ba Condo w/great fl plan & lots of Bakers Rack $50 obo. 302-2447 $45 Similar to 1 Red Heeler-male, 10mos and 2 cats, 1 YD, $203,000 1015 Winebrook Amy Can Deliver. Call 719-227-0257 http://www.rolandandcaroline.co.uk/jso- amenities! $800/Rent or $119,900/Sale. solid white w/black tail, 1 solid black. 1300sf. Call for details: 290-7995 Kunce 661-1199 lar/jsolar.html Free to good home. 559-7162 $295 5-PC BEDROOM SET. Brand Crib & Toddler bed, both cherry finish, Call Phil, 282-0196 BEAUTIFUL HOME built in 2000. new, still in the boxes! MUST SELL! & mattress. All 3 $100 or $35 ea piece. 71 RISING SUN TER. 3br/2½ba, 2c PET SUPPLIES Wood floors, 12x12 tile throughout, 3br, Can Deliver. 719-473-2700. 439-8785 Disney Globes: range from $35.00 to gar, fin bsmt, near AFA N. Gate. FSBO. 2½ba, 5-pc master ba, vaulted ceilings, $45.00 dollars. Please call 55-GAL FISHTANK with oak stand, Call 488-0474 559-7704 hood, fish & lots of accessories. Super (3) ceiling fans, wired for stereo, Price-Must sell. $160. Call 282-3894 2100SF, maple cabinets in kitchen, Colorado Power Classifieds Work. Call 634-3223 Ext. 234 to place your ad. FREE DIRT! U-haul. 2 diapergenies, T/H ON V. Hi G.C.m, 524 Lakewood Bullnose corners, new yard, water con- $5/each. USAF Men Cpt Messdress Fish Tank 30gal w/oak stand, hood. Cir., 2800+SF, 3+br, 4ba, dbl gar, deck, ditioning system, 4-lvl home with many rank like new, $20. Call 471-9731 Lots of accessories $200 for everything. views, $169,524. Cheryl, 338-4300 more features! $189K. Call 559-2033 Call: 201-0414 HUFFY SPORTS Basketball goal. Ad- justable to 10’, $50. Call evenings after THE COVE! Large 4b/2ba. Green area behind w/ 6pm, 472-0611. COMMERCIAL Own the new mountain views. Nicely remodeled. home of your dreams! FSBO. All credit situations considered. BIG MOVING SALE: 95 Jeep Wran- REAL ESTATE Unbelievable Buyer Incentives Call 1-800-NO-AGENT gler awesome shape and all Electronics FREE Furniture or must go! Call 576 3421 INVESTMENT PROPERTY Dream Vacation! FALCON D-20, Maintenance-Free Team Leader – Iraq Men’s mount. bike, $50; Accessories for 5-Unit Apt. Building. Converted Vic- Community On Cottonwood reptile cage, $30; New humidifier, $10; torian. Great Shape. $2450/mo gross. Creek with Views & Pines 17545 SAGE CREST RD. Moving boxes, $2-6 each; George $315K 719-201-7006 FALCON, COLORADO $149,000 Management & Training Corporation seeks a 1192-1846SF/Models Open!! Foremen grill, $5; Call 719-930-4362. Call 684-6563/332-3797 Wonderful 4br, 2ba located on 2.5acs person to develop and implement Vocational & FOR LEASE OFFICE close to Schriever/Peterson. New roof MOVING SALE. Lawnmower, Technical Training services in Iraq. SPACE & carpet, home warranty, domestic weedeater, recliner, twin bed, grill, dog BRIARGATE well. 4 stall, storage shed, paddock. crate, stereo & more. 559-6432 Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Springs Office Park Zero down financing available. MLS 3BR, 3BA home in D-20, over 2300SF, #428211. Walter Chase, Red Rock Re- and willing to live in our Baghdad, Iraq compound. Individual New Gortex Jackets X-L Long, L/R 2860-2862 $120 ea. Officer’s Mess Dress-43R, Circle Dr. North LR, FR, sep DR, exercise rm, office, lg alty, 229-8140 will also assist with special projects, surveys, reports and pants 36x30, w/all acces. $140 • Lease/200-20,000 sf laundry rm, child’s theater rm, jacuzzi, activities related to the Iraq project. 488-8643 • Office trampoline, above ground swimming GENERAL • $3.75 net sf pool, $235K. 333-5267 or 260-9720 Will be responsible for: Oak dining rm set, tbl 40’’x 60’’oval + 2 Colorado & Santa Fe Real Estate AFFORDABLE HOMES • The overall planning and operation of contracted inserts, 6 side + 2 end chairs, exc. cond, Mike • 1-888-532-4464 BRIARGATE: 5 bedrooms, 3baths, $500. Patio furn., dk grn alum, glass tbl See the best affordable homes near programs in compliance with government and 2.5car garage, 2942SF, ranch near insert, 6 reclin chairs, 36’’ x 56’’ tbl, um- school & park. Call 548-9900. Ft. Carson, Peterson, Schriever, AFA management directives. brella w/stand, 18’’ round tbl, $175. FOR LEASE WAREHOUSE visit award winning website. BBQ Pro Grill w/wheels, 3 racks, side www.NewHomeConnection.com • Exp. in leading & developing multiple staff & teams. BRIARGATE-5br/4ba, 3car, D-20 burner, shelf, w/20lb propane tank, New Office Warehouse Condos Zone • Must possess excellent communication skills & basic $150. 591-4938 for info/msgs. Great location! Walk to elem, jr & high PBD with light manufacturing. schools. $1600 282-0699 BUYING A NEW HOME? computer skills. 1200-3600sf, $900-$2700 per month. We share the commission! Oak Ent. Cent., 29 gal tank, fish & ac- Short or long-term lease. Lease with • Ability to speak English, Arabic, and/or Kurdish preferred. cess., 4 oak bar stools, daybed, Tom or Lee, 475-0091 purchase option available. 7205 E. PRICE REDUCED-SECURITY: 3br, NEW HOME BROKERS Interested and qualified candidates, submit a letter of push-mower, 472-8524 HWY 24. Call 492-5001 or 659-5307 3.5ba/2c gar, fcd yd, gas fpl, hot tub, hardwd flrs, $188K. Call 390-4492 interest, current resume and salary requirements to: QN BED Set, $350; Coffee Table, $60; REPO’S Lawnmower, $70; 13” TV, $60; Lamps, LAND We have several Homes, with prices as Management & Training Corporation $30. (2) end tables, $60. 201-7308 CENTRAL Attn: HR, 05- 14 much as $25K below the homes in the QUEEN ANNE CHAIR, $98; New La- LAND FOR SALE areas with townhomes starting as low as BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 3ba, 2gar, home in P.O. Box 10 dies, 10-spd bike, blue/black, $65. $85,000 to super 2 storys at $229,000. Spring Creek! Better than new 2003 Centerville, UT 84014 Please call 382-0573 INCREDIBLE LOT-Cripple Creek Mtn These can be purchased with as little as Estates. 360 degree views! Backs to Build Home! A true must see! Close to $00 down in some cases. Call Hank Fax: (801) 693-2900 Queen matt. & bx spr. good cond. $95. open space, lake across the road. Stream downtown! $212,900. Colorado Pride 632-9396 to see them or for more infor- e-mail: [email protected] 2 Firestone tires P225/75R15 w/wheels below. Buy now for retirement! Colo- Realty, LLC, Patrick, 232-5583 mation. You can Pre-qualify with LaRa visit: www.mtctrains.com $49. 351-7267 rado Pride Realty, LLC, Patrick, @ Countrywide 548-8111x246. 232-5583 M/F/V/D QUEEN SIZE sleeper sofa, 8 mos old, CUTE DOWNTOWN HOUSE! 2br, $400; Window A/C unit, $200 or best LG COMMERCIAL LOT. Central. 1ba, 1c gar. 1300SF fin + bsmt. Huge NORTHEAST EOE offer. Call 382-3849 1.03ac. Zoned PBC. Corner of Cir- Lot! Zoned R-2. $187,900. Patrick, cle/San Miguel. Price reduced to $345K. Colo. Pride Realty, 232-5583. ANTELOPE MEADOWS. Great 4 Traffic Lights - $75.00 Each Patrick, Co. Pride Realty, 232-5583. level. Northeast, 4br, 4ba, 2c gar, eat-in Great in game/recreation room. SOLD IN 40 DAYS! kitchen, vaulted, open, light, bright, The real thing! 310-9844 REAL ESTATE 1303 MONTEAGLE must see! $204,900. Call Carolyn, Colo- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE 3-br, 360-7900-Re/Max Masters rado Pride Realty, 321-0306 5-OCTAVE CASIO keyboard & stand. 100 tones/rhythms, LCD screen, music REAL ESTATE SERVICES The Security of Gated Neighborhood books. $75. Call 597-5161. Living. Near Peterson, Ft. Carson. HOME BUYERS- Min. from Downtown. From $160’s in- Washburn XB120LH Left Hand Bass VIEW HOT NEW LISTINGS. cluding 2c gar. Call Patty Miller, Guitar w/Case and Extras. $250.00 Visit: www.newlistings4mil.com 459-1457, 548-0400. The New Home Call 238-5418 or Free Recorded Message Connection, Heritage Realty SCRAPBOOKING 800-607-0359. ID #4040. Find out what your home is worth on-line visit: EAST www.springs-military.com. 3/4 acre city lot with views of AFA. ON-LINE SCRAPBOOK STORE! Parker St. Clair Realty Co. 4 bed (2 master suites), 4 bath Run by Military Spouse! (PENDING IN 23 DAYS) 5738 HERMIT PASS DR. (1 w/sauna). 3 car oversized garage Featuring Emblishments, Page Kits, LOTS OF FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER with workshop. Keller Williams Realty, Apparael, Paper Piecings, Stickers, Idea PROGRAMS AVAIL! It’s easier than 2br, 2ba, 1c., FR. Re/Max 360-7900 books. Tags & Military Items. you think! Give me a call, I can help! Barbara, 719-360-6183 www.ScrapbookSynergy.com Colo. Pride Realty, Patrick, 232-5583. 15 Minutes to Schriever or Pete Loads of room to grow in this 4400 ft For Rent or Lease to Own. 5 home located on one acre. Custom built Bdrm/4Ba/2Car, 4 yr old home, 8 min Buy or Sell a Home from one of your own! with a 3 car garage & shop. Priced @ NE from PAFB, Dist 49 schools. $355,000. a lot for the money. To hear 201-7135 Work with someone who knows the military. about or see it call Hank 632-9396 LG CONDO, 4br, 4ba, lg 2c gar, Call Barb Schlinker – 719-499-3334 FSBO: 3br, 2ba, kit, din, lv, fam, 1900SF, indoor pool, hottub, saunas, t Local Reserve Officer and Real Estate Broker 1400SF, 1car, lg yd/deck, Close to Car- ct, RV pkg, . $159,900. Call 591-4774 son/PAFB. $138,900. 591-8016 Pine Creek: New 4BR + study/2.5Ba, All Upgrades, Prof. Decorated, 2c gar. Pleasant Mix of Rural Living in an 3096sqft. D-20 schools 282-1344 Upscale Community. 5/3/3 ranch on .54 acre in Peaceful Valley Country Club. Mother-in-Law Suite / Separate Apart- VILLA LOMA BEAUTY ment. $369,800. Open House Sat., 2784 sq. ft. 4-lvl near Powers. 4/23. Close to Peterson and Shriever. 3BR/3BA/2C, Wlk-out lwr lvl, RV Take Marksheffel - South of Fontaine - prkg, drv-thru to rear yd, storage shed, www.ColoradoBarb.com Left on Poa Annua. Call Robin Murphy FP, 2 decks, $221,000. Toni—359-2410, - Coldwell Banker at 331-4051 The Rawhide Co. Realtors MOUNTAINEER 38 April 22, 2005 colorado power classifieds

Has everything at a price you can af- EAST HOME TO SHARE. Fem pref. 2 min. ford! Village East Apts. 1bd’s-$489 from No. Gate AFA. Pvt 2bd/ba, use of 2bd’s-$559. Call today: Mention this For Rent, 2 yr old house, like new. 3BR, w/d, furn. $500/mo. + ½utils. 488-3469 ad—free app fee. Credit/Background 2.5BA located in new neighbhd, nr. ROOMMATE to share 2bd/2ba, checks. schools, shopping, & military bases. 2c gar/opener, fcd yd, patio, security $400/mo. incl utils. Close to USAFA. FOUNTAIN systm, all appls & much more. Call 850-218-9326 Put Some $975/mo+750dep, avail Apr 1. Call Share 4bd/4ba/3ba w/fin basement on 2bd/1ba. Rent and sec. dep. $475. Sm Phil or Sophie @ 495-4448 North side of town. 500.00 includes util- pets ok. Laundry fac. on site. 5-min ities. 337-5721 or 388-8337 from Carson. Avail May 1st. SINGLE FAMILY Rancher (5 min.) POWER Woodmen Hills Beauty for Lease 719-440-5557 from Peterson AF base 3 bdrm/gar. SOUTHWEST 5 Br Upstairs! 2.5 Bath, $900 to include utilities. Call 574-1633. 3BR, 1BA, fcd yd, shed, pets ok, close 3 car Tandem, .5 acre, $1595 SOUTHWEST SPRINGS RANCH-2br, 3ba, 2car, a/c, to Ft. Carson. $800/mo. $800/dep. Call www.ColoradoBarb.com f/p, all appls, clean, N/S, N/P. $1050. $299 MOVES YOU IN! 524-3592 (W) or 533-0465 (home). 719-499-3334 Includes 1 mo free rent w/13 mo. lease. $100 off 1st month’s rent. 439-5354 5BR, 3BA, huge yard, quiet area, mag- Behind Your 24 Hour Free info: Efficiencies, 1 & 2 br apt home Springs Ranch-4br/4ba/4c gar, 1900sf, 800-676-3982 ID# 4001 w/private entries. Starting at $430/mo. nificant views, long-term lease is a plus! sprklr, fin bsmt, ADT, RV prkg, D-49, Near bases. Call 332-7681 Sorry, no pets allowed! 635-7090 $1375. 3-yr lease avail. 550-8585 NR. Ft. Carson: (on Gumwood Dr.) 3br, POWERS 1ST MONTH FREE! STETSON HILLS: 2750SF, 4br/ba, 2fp, 2ba, short-term 1 yr or less on Classified Ad! Near Ft. Carson. Broadmoor Area. a/c, sprklrs, lg fcd bkyd, cov. porch, cul-de-sac, 2c gar, all appls + w/d. Pets 1238 Hathaway Dr. 3bd/2ba/2c. 1968 1bd/$525, 2bd/$650; most utils paid, Pets nego. $1135/mo. Call 380-8939. ok. N/S. $1200/mo. + dep. Friendly home. 1810sf. Spacious great room w/ pets ok, spec. mil. rate. Call Tom, FALCON Neighborhood 495-6838 (days) dual-pane windows. Mature trees, lg SRIC, 632-4800 Call 634-3223 ext. 210 patio, wood deck, 10 min from Pete and COUNTRY LIVING 2br w/office, 1c SERVICES 20 from Shriever. Immaculate—Ready HOMES FOR RENT gar, close to Pete Field/Schriever, No to move in! Seller offering $2000 for pets. $750/mo. Call 749-2622 upgrades. $179,900. Call 533-1111 AUTO HEADLIGHT for Details BRIARGATE FOUNTAIN VALLEY RESTORATION Claremont Ranch - 4br/3.5ba/2.5c. 3130sf. A/C, Ldscpd, blinds. Close to 4-LVL, 3br, 2ba, 2c gar, LR, DR, lg 3BR, 2BA, gar, bsmt, a/c, lg fcd yd, PAFB/SAFB $265,500 210-5075 fam rm, fin bsmt, storage! $1250/mo. appls, fpl. Can Move-In Quickly! HOW CLEAR ARE Avail June 15th. 599-3534 or 260-9720 $1000/mo + dep. Call 650-0690 YOUR HEADLIGHTS? Stetson Hills-Built ‘03. 3/3/2, All Ap- AUTO SERVICES COMPUTERS pliances, Full Base, A/C, Birch doors & D-20, WALKOUT Ranch. Nice, clean, Cross Creek. New Rancher w/finished The inexpensive way to make Trim, Wind Cov, Ceiling fans, Red- roomy 4bd/3ba/2cg, w/a view. Walk to bsmt. 3bd/2ba/2c. Rent or lease option. your headlights look new again! wood deck, prof. landsc, dog run, Will school. Call 660-4363 (cell) $1200 + util. 684-4865 Save hundreds versus replacing. pay $2000 closing costs, $198,318. New 3bd/2.5ba/2018sf home. Luxuri- Mobile service available. 573-7878/510-6093 D20/5 br/3 ba/2 cg/16x32 deck/fin. bsmt/fncd yard, pet.op./$1500-mo/1Jul ous! $214,000. Open House Sat 11-6. 649-9500 CRIPPLE CREEK avl/719-282-8368 7995 Hurley Dr. 322-9330 RTO w/Owner Financing. 1 yr old, lg Before VERY NICE 2br/1ba mobile home on NEW Immac 4100SF home on golf treed & fenced, 1.28ac lot, easy access, 2br, 2ba, 2car. Option Fee $3500. course. 5br, 4ba, a/c, fin bsmt, $999/mo. Rent Credit $200. 448-1070 great views. Cindy, 719-510-4483/ SPECIAL-$2000/mo. 594-4269 Merit Co. 719-687-1112 NORTHEAST STATE OF THE ART FULL CENTRAL SECURITY 4br, 4ba, 2 car gar. Ridgeview, LR FR COLLISION & REPAIR CENTER DIVORCE DOWNTOWN, Park across street, 1br, loft, rec room, wood floors, great yard, • Complete Paint & Repair on RANCHER, $129,950. FSBO 3bd/1ba big fcd yd, love pets w/dep, w/d, ideal location $1250-(830) 625-9858 Divorce-$175 Bankruptcy-$200 521 Inca Dr. FHA, VA, and Conv. $525/mo. + utils. Avail now! 360-6766 After Frame & Unibody Get it Right the 1st time! Custody, Call 392-9559 4BD Woodmen Hills beauty! 0.75 ac- • State of the Art Equipment adoption & more. We do everything SOUTHEAST Stylish XL 1BRexecutive apartment res, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans. 10 • I-Car Technicians on Staff for you so you don’t have to. Over 15 in best part of downtown. Hardwood, mins. to Pete/12 mins to Schriever! Pets • ALL MAKES & MODELS yrs exp! Park Paralegal, 632-1985. 3Br/1.5Ba/1c gar, Completely Remod- 10ft ceilings, must see! nego. Rusinak RE, 590-6140. • Hail Damage 608 S. Nevada eled! Viynal windows. $141,500 seller $550/mo. Call 201-7006 or 231-7835 BRAND New stucco rancher in • Work with all Insurance Companies pays closing. 596-6107 / 570-9572 Gleneagle, 14237 Petrel Dr. Easy access • FREE Estimates HAULING CONDOS TOWNHOMES to I-25, lots of nice upgrades, flooring & Close to PAFB & Carson, 4 Bed, 2 • Ask about our Lifetime Guarantee countertops. $1500/mo. No dogs/smok- GOT JUNK? Bath, Tri-Level, 1773 SF, 1 Car, FOR RENT ing. 1673SF, unfin bsmt for storage, 638-4849 Affordable Hauling Cul-De-Sac Lot, RV PKG, $155,000, 3br/2ba Townhome w/ attached 1C gar- 3br, LR/DR connected. FR is open to Brush / Appliances / Junk 2625 Colton Pl, Tom Hahn, RREG, 6210 Lakeshore Ct. age. End-unit w/ views. Gated Com- kitchen. Call Vicki, 488-1147 The Daily Transcript Insured / Dependable 488-9475 munity, close to PAFB & Carson. Avail 7 days a week Gorgeous new home in wonderful (East of Powers & Palmer Park. Left on FSBO 2br/1/ba/1c, woodburning fp, 1/6. 1 yr lease. Incl. appliances: can publish your Waynoka Pl., Right at Lakeshore Ct.) 572-1768 Washer/Dryer/Refrig/Dish/Oven/Micro. Chaparral Point neighborhood at Indigo vaulted ceilings, great shape, new paint Ranch. Adjoins lg green spc/park. all appl. incl., nr Pete&Carson 392-2822 $825/mo, $500 dep. Evenings: HOUSE CLEANING 574-3683 or 303-688-6549 Highly rated schools. 7748 Firehawk Ln. $1295/mo. 265-6627 Notices of MAGNIFICANT mountain views from BUSINESS SERVICES WILL DO HOUSECLEANING. 2 decks. $133K. 2br w/fam rm/3rd br, 5 YR OLD LUXURY TH-3BD, 2½ba, Newer, 5br/3.5ba, 2fp, 3 fin levels. Apartments & Move-out. Bonded & kitchen has hardwood floors, newly 1810SF, attach 2car, pets welcome! 2900sf+. A/C, hwd flrs. $1,395/mo. Guardianship Insured. Free estimates. 392-6815 painted/carpeted. Minutes to bases! This 24-hr rec msg. Call 866-449-6415 x 74 1st mo rent + dep. 703-334-4862 High Speed Internet Access home shines! Call Carol Wolfe, Business and Residential. LAWN CARE McGinnis GMAC, 321-0166 CASTLE ROCK: New 1-lvl, 1500SF, NORTHGATE/GLENEAGE:3br, 2½ba, No charge to see if you qualify. vacant 2 or 3br, 2ba, 1c, appls, storage 2car, gas fpl, refrig, sprklr sys, 2100SF (precurser notice to adoption) Call Audio-Com at 594-9258 SOARING EAGLES Rancher with full & patio. $1100/mo. Call 548-8215 new home, fcd yd, master suite, D-20, Deep Plug. Commercial Aerating unfin. bsmt! Tons of upgrades! Hard- N/S & N/P. $1295/mo. 550-5810 $30 & Up. Neighborhood discount. wood, vaulted ceilings, deck! Close to DUBLIN, 3br, 2ba, 2c gar, TH/Duplex, CARPET CARE Custom Blended Fertilizer everything! $203,900. Colo. Pride Re- all appls, avail now! $925 + dep. N/S or NORTHWEST Overseeding alty, LLC, Patrick, 232-5583 Pets. Call 495-3716 Done Right carpet Care We “Care” for 1 FREE Spring mow w/powerrake House for rent NW, D20 schools  SOUTHWEST our troops! Special-$3 rms $44.95, Call to schedule your wkly mowing ENJOY ONE Level Living in this brand 3br/2.5ba/2c, immaculate. Ready to For more info call 634-1048 house special-$89.95. Satisfaction Dependable & Quality! new 2bdrm/2bth condo in Dist 20. Pri- move in. Call 598-3736 Guaranteed. 651-2453 Call Wayne 528-2550 609 Loomis-Beautiful 4bd 3ba 2c vate courtyard & carport. Over 1200 sq 2132 sq ft 2story w/ basement ft of luxury. Easy access to USAFA POWERS Lrg patio w/ hot tub. 271-2895 and I-25. AVAILABLE NOW! 7230 CAMPSTOOL DR. 3br, 2½ba, WEST $995/mo Call Elton at 271-7147 or Joan appls incl. $500 Rent Credit. $1075/mo. at 332-7448 + $800/dep. No Pets! 597-9149 WESTSIDE GEM! 1639 W. Cucharras St. Main house Nr Carson. 2bd/2ba/2c, 2fp, all appli- CLAREMONT RANCH, new John La- ances, laundry, A/C, patio. End-unit ing Home, 4br, 4ba, 2car, 2500SF, a/c, Dear is 3br, 2ba; Cottage 1br, 1ba, eve- rything is new including plumb- w/view of park. $950/mo 538-0447 fcd YD, 2 fpls, bases close. 201-7341 ing, electric, roof, siding. A/C. Quiet Neighborhood, Mount. Views. RENTALS WANTED Exc. single family home or great Northeast, b/w Powers & Academy. as rental. Price reduced to COMPANY NEEDS 5 HOMES to lease Military Seller: Private entry, patio & deck. 2-level, $249,900. Colo. Pride Realty, 2bd/1ba, fp, w/d hookups, all applian. long term or lease/purchase, (full price, Mike Harrington, 310-3431 $760/mo. Call: 661-2549 no fee). Guaranteed rents. No tenant problems. Call 591-9101. Do you own an unwanted house MANUFACTURED/MOBILE T/H -Westide, 3br, 2½ba, attach 2c Melanie Weseman HOMES oversized gar, gas fpl, all appls, ROOMMATES WANTED Real Estate Investor & 3-walk-in closets, $1300/mo. 596-0620 and need to sell quickly? 1997, 16’x76’, 3BD/2BA, Lg Kitchen 3BR HOME pvt lg br/ba, $400/mo. + Licensed Broker w/center island,Corner lot, near PAFB, DUPLEXES utilities. N/S. (Woodmen/Meridian). Must See! Asking $34,000. 591-7654 Pets ok. Call 495-9805 1bd/1bth in quiet, all-adult park. DOWNTOWN-Spacious, clean, 3BR, 1½BA, 2c garage, furnished, Turn-key cond. Many extras. Gas 1br/1ba, woodfloors, all appls, wash- Widefield. $400/month + ½ utilities. stove/furnace $36K 439-2104 er/dryer, $550/mo + utils. 238-5246 Call for details, 719-213-9435. • Are You PCSing? Midway Home For Sale Updated 4 bed, 2 bath modular. • Family Member Deploying Overseas? Close to Fort Carson & PPIR Owner Financing Available. Get Your Together in 2005 Larrabee & Assoc. 550-9898 • House Vacant? • Facing Foreclosure? DUPLEX/4PLEX SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE • Need Repair? • Behind On Payments? FT. CARSON area duplex! Live-in one; rent the other! Each unit is 3br/1ba/1c Mastering 6.0/5.0/2000 – May 10 gar-4247 College View, $179,900. Mastering 2005 – April 25 or May 11 • Divorce? • 100% Financed? Colo. Pride Realty, 232-5583. FREE Users Group – May 11 – Call for details APARTMENT Custom Training Available RENTALS These are common problems that can happen to anyone. We buy 538-6015 for details or visit our website houses from people in situations just like yours, in any area, any con- CENTRAL www.act.colorado.com dition or price range. We specialize in finding creative solutions to 2BDRM APARTMENTS, Centrally lo- cated. $595 + up/variety of amenities. your real estate problems that others will not touch. We can close Ask about our military specials. Please call Ann, 260-0320 or 338-6954 quickly with no hassles, no commissions, and we will handle all the Beautifully Renovated Apt on 2nd paperwork. floor in quaint 3 apt. hse in quiet dwtn neighborhood. Spacious 1 br, 1ba & ofc. Kit. bath & DR remod. Pergo floors. On The Table We are real estate investors who want to buy your house. Rarely do Free w/d use. Storage. Outside access. Off-street prkg. 844 High St. $650. A Personal Chef Service problems just go away. Call NOW! Let’s find a solution that will Co. Spgs R.E. 531-0591. work for you. YOU will be surprised at the options YOU have. Go to: www.steelframe.com/apt. I Do the Shopping Special Diets and Downtown Studio Custom Meals P.S. Save this ad, even if you do not need it right now. Maybe we can Small, but cute. 1/2 block from CC. I Do the Cooking $300. 201-7006 or 231-7835 I Clean the Kitchen Weekly, Bi-Weekly, help you or a friend in the future. It may get you the easiest $500 you EAST I Stock Your Fridge Monthly and Special ever earned. 1ST MONTH FREE! with Healthful, Occasion Service Near Pete Field. Clean 2br/1ba, all available appls, incl washer/dryer. Spc. Mil. Rate. Delicious Meals $475. Call Tom SRIC, 632-4800. Call Karen 492.6816 719-338-5123 • 719-494-0760 MASTER BR w/pvt ba, avail 5-15 Member of the American Personal Chef Association and SpringsForeclosureAssistance.com $450 + utils., 5 min. from PAFB, w/d. Certified by the National Restaurant Association Call Tracy, 330-7754 MOUNTAINEER colorado power classifieds April 22, 2005 39

LICENSED MASSAGE CHRYSLER SUZUKI MASSAGE THERAPY. Deep tissue LHS ‘95 Great Cond., Runs great. Good 2001 Suzuki Bandit Two-Brothers rac- massage. New client special! (3) 1-hr int./ext. Loaded, newer tires, leather, ing exhaust, HJC helmet, tank bra and sessions for $100 or $45/hr. Call Dennis $2900 Call: 930-6515 cargo net. $3800 548-9966 at 634-1369 or 360-0340 (cell). 1996 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1400. All Major Credit Cards Accepted. FORD Cruiser with leather bags & windshield. PHOTOGRAPHY 2001 MUSTANG, 2dr, 5spd, V-6, 51K, $3,900 or best offer. Call 632-4271 Great condition. $10K w/stereo system, Boutte’s Photography $9K w/o. Call Nick, 440-1275. TOYOTA Creating & Preserving Your Family ‘00 Celica GT 5spd 77k New tires 17’’ Legacy Through the Art of Exceptional 1979 FORD FAIRMONT, 66K mi, 200ci, 26 MPG, great body! Very clean, rims CD player Alarm $8500 Photography. 406-868-7114 Family, Business, Children and Senior new brakes, $1300. 526-4832 ext. 4478 Portraits. 1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4. $3000 1990 4-Runner, Auto, V6 118K mi. runs (719) 636-5116 PCS’ing must sell soon. New tires and great. Brand-new speakers and CD/MP3 player, $4,800 obo 638-0236 TRANSPORTATION brakes. Contact 330-5235 1997 FORD F150 XLT, dual exhaust, UTIL. TRAILERS 4-WD VEHICLES custom wheels, w/bedliner, 5-spd, 2003 Keystone Tail-gator 278RR 30’ toy $5500obo. 329-0224 call after 5:00pm hauler bought new in Nov ‘04 Asking 1998 GMC Suburban, 3K miles on new 2000 Ford Mustang GT 57,000 miles $20,500 call 481-1610 engine, looks and runs great. $9750. Black, leather, Mach 460 Sound 2003 PACE AMERICAN Trailer, Please call 573-0143 Asking $10,500, please call 963-9488 8x12 asking price $2000. 1977 JEEP CJ7, 6-cyl, hardtop, 2½” lift, 2002 FORD ESCAPE, green ext/tan int, Contact James at 559-9303 new tires, newly rebuilt 258 engine, auto, alloy wheels, pwr everything. Ext. 3,500#axle, 205/75R15 radials, 12” steel CSBJ $4000. Please call 382-4110 Wrty. $15,750. Call 597-5249 side rails, front jack, <1 yr old, like 1992 S-10 CHEVY Blazer, 4WD, sun- GMC new, $600. Call 282-8231. roof, automatic, 150K miles, runs good, VANS $3000obo. Call 719-559-7601. 2002 GMC YUKON, 4DR SLE, 62K 2003 Ford Windstar, a/c-front/rear, cc, 1999 DODGE RAM 1500, 4X4, V8, mi, List $26995. Stk # 75170A. Dealer, Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. roof rack, etc. Exc cond, $14,500. CORPORATE GOLF LEAGUE auto, PW, PL, a/c, cd, heated mirrors, 659-7479 46K mi, $13,500obo. Pat, 330-1610 2004 GMC ENVOY, 4DR SLE, 28K 1999 CHEVY VENTURE EXT, 6cyl, 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT, black, mi, List $22995. Stk # P2543 Dealer, Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. auto, a/c, all pwr, 75K mi, exc cond. 1 4.7L, V-8, am/fm cass, auto everything, owner. $7900. Call 719-487-9754 3rd row seating, $10,900. 559-2033 2002 GMC ENVOY SLT, all options! The Colorado Springs Business Journal is kicking off its first Corporate 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, loaded, 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD, 75K blk gr/lthr, 4WD, full wrnty. Very th th Nice! $17900obo. Call 650-4994. $4000. Please call 734-904-3275 or Golf League. Beginning May 11 and continuing through June 15 , you silver, leather, heated seats, moonroof, 734-904-3273 loaded, 65K mi, $12,900. 559-2033 MILES APPROVED DEALER and your company have the opportunity to participate in this 6-week MOTORCYCLES 2002 MAZDA B4000, 4x4, supercab, Are you new to the military and have no networking experience. Space is limited to 36 golfers so be sure to 43K, great condition, $12,995. Stock # credit or slightly dinged credit. The Mi- 2005 Harley Road King Custom 75308A. Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. les Program was designed for you. Call black fuel inj saddle bags 120 reserve your company’s spot in the league. Scott @ Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. 2002 TOYOTA Tacoma Dbl Cab, 4x4, mi 4wks old 648-9030 596-6752 auto, loaded, 44K miles, $21,500OBO. HONDA ‘01 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan Classic: Play 9 holes at Kissing Camels every Wednesday at 5. Call 229-8382. Loaded, lots of extras, MSTA. 6400 mi. 1998 HONDA Civic, 139K, good condi- Quick sale-$4800. Call: 660-7910 ANTIQUES tion, $4225. Call 719-321-0734 or 382-6263 (evenings) ‘04 Suzuki Volusia Ltd. 800cc, ghost 1969 CHEVY VINTAGE C-20, ¾T, flames, saddlebags, & more! 1900 mi. • Be paired with new people every week. A list of all entrants will be belonged to my Dad. Needs a good 2001 ODYSSEY EX, Exc Cond, Acc- Immaculate cond. $6000 Call 510-4581 sent to each player prior to the first week of play to allow you to  off home, never seen salt, 67,000 actual essories, 65k, Granite Green, Must See! $16,300. 495-8028 2001 YAMAHA R1, blue, stock, 3800 miles, 307 V-8, 4 speed, wood box miles, orig tires, $6300. Call 3 players you would like to play/network with during the 6 weeks. bed, very clean, original, stored win- JEEP 303-814-3204 (Castle Rock) ters, asking $5,000. The truck is in Wisconsin, I am in Colorado. Will ar- 98 JEEP Cheriokee Sport, 4Dr, 92K, 2002 KAWASAKI VULCAN 800, • Have dinner and network in the clubhouse after play. range viewing. Call (719) 659-4698. 4WD, Lftd, 31’’ tires. Runs great! KBB black/maroon, 5700 miles, $6500 or best offer. Call 850-543-2764 AUTO LOTS $5500, selling for $4500 obo 659-8296 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Fully 2005 HARLEY V ROD, 600 MILES, • Scores will be published weekly in the Business Journal along with Buy and Sell Cars at: Loaded. Very Clean. $6500 OBO $16,900. Call 719-573-9039 or 550-4036 719-201-7255 for information. pictures, bragging rights and information about the league. www.EZLot.com For Sale: 1983 Honda Shadow 750cc, It’s Easy! ‘02 Wrangler Sport Procomp 4’’ Lift/Suspension 35’’ tires, 4.56 gears needs work, $500.00 or best offer. Please call 574-8106 th NEED A CAR OR A TRUCK!!! 38K miles $18Kobo 237-1979 • Play on June 15 will be followed by a party with door prizes and a Retired Army SGT. Will Help You Out. 75 Jeep CJ5 Runs, Needs Radiator. Has WATERCRAFT trophy for the winners. Authorized Miles Dealer and Several good tires and bikini top. $2000 OBO 1981 Baja 17’ ski boat. V-6 Merc. 150. Other Financing Programs Available. Call Chris 559-5591 E-1 and Up. So For A Great Deal Incl. boat cover, Bemini top, Skis, vests On Wheels Call Jim Cross Green Wrangler Sahara, Only 35k mi- & more. $3,500 382-8578 At Bob Penkhus On Woodman Rd. les, D44, 4.0L, manual, Hard and Soft 1996 SEADOO 780 XP w/2-place trlr, 785-9666. tops, tilt, cruise, cd, fully loaded with 4-hrs on NEW engine, good cond. Welcome Home and Excellent JOB!! every option, professionally Lifted with FAST...$2,900 obo. Ken, 314-7961. Rubicon Express SuperFlex kit, 33’’ ti- Each spot in the league is $600. AUDI res, Rancho 9000’s, Skid row engine RVS skid, SYE, Custom drive shaft, Teraflex This includes everything listed above, and most importantly… 96 Audi A4. Leather int. New tires, 2nd gen. disconnects, Turbo City Throt- 1990 Itasca Windcruiser motorhome, ext. warranty. All Power. Very clean. tle body, air tube and K&N filter and 32 foot, handicapped equipped, 454 …a great networking opportunity to build business relationships. Very reliable. $5500 OBO. more $8K in extras, one owner, custom c.i. fuel injected engine, fiberglass ex- 719-689-5826 ordered from the factory. $14,950 call terior, 72,000 miles. Satellite, CB, 719-439-7761 awning, rear camera, remote spot, gen- AUTO ACCESSORIES erator and more. Very clean. Never 20” ION rims with Goodyear tires, no LINCOLN smoked in. Less than 3000 miles on APPLICATION tires. This motorhome has a wheel- curb marks, looks new! $1200 or best 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR: Premium offer. Call 233-5699 or 472-5699 chair entry lift and an electric SUV! 12,544 mi, $27,000 or best offer. screw-driven incline lift to move pas- Company: ______THULE 20 CU FT top carrier, new used Exc. cond. Call 310-7113. senger captain’s chair from entry to po- once, $160. Call 719-338-3339 or sition on deck. $19,750, (719) 719-574-4208 MERCEDES BENZ 648-6024 Title: ______TOMMY LIFT Gate, for S-10 or Chevy 1992 190 2.3 Mercedes Benz, blk, CD, 2001 31 ft. Fleetwood Jamboree w/slide or Ford Trucks, $700 or best offer. PW, good condition, auto, $4200obo. out Class C, 18k miles w/ extended war- Name(s): ______Please call 392-6815 Call Will, 360-0364 ranty $49,500 Call 487-0576 BMW MISC. TRANSPORTATION 2001 Chalet Aurora A-Frame Popup Camper, Furnace, Frig, Toilet, good Phone: ______1998 BMW Z3, mint condition, ‘98 Ranger, 4wd, ext. cab. $2,500. ‘00 condition $6950. Call 719-574-7221 1-owner, 23K miles, Atlanta blue/tan, Voyager SE. 57K, loaded. $12,500. ‘00 $16,000obo. Call 531-6351 Mitsubishi. 7 pass, loaded. $14,000 MOTORHOME Class C, 1988 Mallard, E-mail: ______526-3940 days only. 44K mi, one owner, new tires, tone cap, BUICK $7500. Call 598-0481. NISSAN/DATSUN Number of golfers: ______WE SAY YES! We specialize in helping you drive the 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA, vehicle of your dreams. Apply now only 78K miles. $2400 or best offer. Handicap(s): ______24/7, no cost, no obligiation. Call 472-8637 800-631-7165 OLDSMOBILE For Sale: Like new 1999 Buick Park Avenue, only 1,500 miles! A/C, power 1987 CUTLASS Supreme, great cond. windows, heated mirrors, heated seats. CD player. New springs & brakes, rear Partnering with the Garden of the Gods Foundation White w/taupe leather interior. air shocks, maint. current, trans. flush, 19 mpg city/28 mpg hwy. Many other alarm. $3,500 obo. Call 599-5381. extras. Original owner asking Kelley For more information contact Tessa Nelson at 719-634-3223 ext. 230 Blue Book price $10,660. Phone 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO’S, PW, 719-527-0590. PL, A/C, starting at $10995. Stock #NR6109. Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881 or [email protected]. CAMPERS PONTIAC 1981 8’ Slide-in pop-up with jacks and mountings. Fits 97 and older. $500 2004 PONTIAC Grand Am’s, SE, PW, Submit this form to Tessa at 31 E Platte Ave #300 OBO. 541-3909 PL, AC, CC, 4door, starting at $10,995. Stock #NR6073. 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