Vol. 66, No. 46 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. Nov. 14, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Valor

Photo by Marco Minero 1-6th CAV comes home Army officials and Patriot Guard Riders welcome home more than 70 Soldiers and 861 convoy security missions. Overall insurgent activity in the area of from Troop D, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, at the Colorado Jet Center responsibility decreased by more than 70 percent after six months of 1-6th CAV’s early Wednesday morning following their 15-month deployment to Iraq. While mission assumption, according to unit officials. Additionally, the unit assisted in deployed, the 1-6th CAV flew more than 32,000 combat hours, including nearly the capture of 30 high-value individuals and conducted air-ground integration 3,198 reconnaissance-and-surveillance, 132 air assault, 256 cordon-and-search, training with the 16th Brigade, 4th Iraqi army division. DENTAC Soldier receives medal Story and photo by Pfc. Jamal Walker with the Army of the United States, including “The average Soldier on post would have done Fort Carson Public Affairs Reserve component Soldiers at the time of the heroic the same thing. I don’t think I have met a Soldier act, who distinguished himself or herself by heroism, who wouldn’t have done the same as I did that day,” A Fort Carson Dental Activity Soldier was not involving actual conflict with an enemy. said West. awarded the Soldier’s Medal, the highest peacetime “Our nation is very careful who receives this West and his wife were driving to a show in award for a random act of bravery Oct. 27. award,” said Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding Denver on the night, West noticed three children Staff Sgt. Jamie West, Larson Dental Clinic general, Division West (First Army) and Fort standing on the ice. The ice broke beneath the noncommissioned officer in charge, was recognized Carson. “This is something you do because it is the Morgan children: Victoria, Jessie and Tristan. West for rescuing three children from falling in an ice pond right thing to do, not because someone is watching.” was left with seconds to decide his plan of action. and pulling one of them out Feb. 23. Graham also spoke to the children in the room and “I slammed on my brakes, got out of my car, took The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of said a quote from Winnie the Pooh about bravery. my jacket off, told my wife to call 911 and I ran down the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly “You’re braver than you believe and stronger than you See Medal on Page 4 foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity seem and smarter than you think.”

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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Garrison Commander: Col. Eugene B. Smith Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: With snow comes dread Dee McNutt Commentary by Julie M. Lucas person you see outside without a coat Chief, Print and Web Communications: and wearing flip flops because I refuse to Douglas M. Rule Mountaineer Editor accept the cold weather. Editor: Julie M. Lucas Staff Writer: Randy Tisor There is a popular urban legend that Yes, the snow is pretty and I’m sure Thea Skinner says Eskimos have many different words those who didn’t grow up with it. But it is Devin Fisher for snow. In my vocabulary, snow means just those people I worry about trying to Pfc. Jamal Walker one thing — yuck. Unlike a lot of the maneuver their vehicles in snowy weather. Happenings: Nel Lampe people who live here, I do not look forward I knew a Soldier last year who was Sports Writer: Walt Johnson to the long winter. terrified to drive in snow, even though Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall As a child, I remember going to bed at she owned an SUV. This was refreshing night and praying for a snow day. OK, so because it is the people who think their This commercial enterprise newspaper is maybe as an adult, I do the same. I’ve had vehicles are safer and can speed because an authorized publication for members of the plans made in my mind for the past year they are in a huge vehicle that cause the Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view and a half about how I’d spend that day. accidents. I can admit that I bought an of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Being trapped in the house for a day SUV when I moved here, not because Department of the Army. Printed circulation is sounds like heaven to me — so much I think they handle the weather better, 12,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer better than getting out and cleaning off the but when someone does hit me in their is the responsibility of the Public Affairs car and sliding around on the road. I could huge car, I’ll be safer. Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: probably resist going out and making a Do everyone a favor and take your 526-4144. The e-mail address is snow angel in the lawn. time. I’m sure wherever you are going, [email protected]. The Mountaineer is posted on the I actually have a person I work with who people wouldn’t mind you being a few Internet at http://public.carson.Army.mil/ gets excited about the snow. I’m not quite minutes late, as long as you are still sites/PAO/mountaineer/archives/forms. sure what is wrong with him, if he thinks he in one piece. When Fort Carson has given The Mountaineer is an unofficial might get a day off or is a ski enthusiast. publication authorized by AR 360-1. The a two-hour late start, it doesn’t mean Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Now, I’m not grouchy for the whole you should sleep in. Get dressed, drink a Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in winter. It takes a few months of cold warm beverage and face the cold truth. no way connected with the Department of the weather and a few snows for me to adjust I’ll be crossing my fingers tonight for a Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. and adapt. In the meantime, I am that crazy white tomorrow. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services advertised. The printer reserves the right to reject advertisements. 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Post weather hotline 526-0096 News Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 3 AFAP decides issues, turns 25 Story and photo by Randy Tisor services for wounded warriors, the focus group According to Montville, the process of Mountaineer staff made two recommendations that they hope identifying critical issues, prioritizing them and will be reviewed at the highest levels within implementing the most worthy can be lengthy. Army Community Service volunteers as well as the Department of the Army. The first recom- “The average issue takes about two and a half active-duty Soldiers, Family member and retirees mendation was to establish a medical system that years to get through the system,” she said. from around Fort Carson gathered together for a identifies Warrior Transition Unit benefits available Montville added that some issues that two-day conference to identify issues deemed to nonwounded Soldiers. The second recommendation affect only Fort Carson can be addressed in as important to the quality of life for Soldiers and their was to standardize benefits available to wounded little as weeks or months. She cited the lack of Families. The Army Family Soldiers who meet the eligibility recognition that wounded warriors received Action Plan conference, held Nov. requirements of the WTU. when they returned to Fort Carson separately 6-7 at the Elkhorn Conference The issues that Other issues included from the rest of their units; instead of coming Center, established five-key areas providing pay grade based den- home to an event center full of friends and of concern for those living and are prioritized at tal costing, addressing military Family and a celebratory atmosphere, wounded working on Fort Carson. FORSCOM go on voting challenges, upgrading Soldiers most often returned to little or no fanfare. The five main areas ‘ security systems in the single That changed as a result of an issue brought up addressed, as determined by ACS, the department of Soldier barracks and developing during an AFAP conference a few years ago. were consumer affairs, health a plan to allow Soldiers to Now wounded Soldiers are greeted on a quarterly services for wounded warriors, the Army level. split their basic allowance for basis during a welcome home ceremony held at Family support, force support, and — Nancy Montville subsistence to better reflect the Java Café on post. benefits and entitlements. how they use the dining facilities. Youth issues and issues regarding single Soldiers According to Nancy Montville, Family Enrichment According’ to the AFAP participants, many single were also addressed, although both were the result of Program Manager for ACS on Fort Carson, issues Soldiers who live in the barracks purchase and previous conferences sponsored by ACS. identified as a result of the conference will be prepare much of their own food, despite not By Montville’s measure, the 25th anniversary presented to Army Forces Command for review. receiving BAS. year of AFAP was a success, although she said there “The issues that are prioritized at FORSCOM Another hot issue identified as key to is always room for improvement. go on to the Department of the Army level.” enhancing the quality of life on Fort Carson was “Every year I try to improve the process. This Montville said. the need for a full-service restaurant on post. year I plan to get more education down into the The number one issue that AFAP groups Several of the groups voiced their concern over units through Family Readiness Groups and unit identified as critical to improving the quality the fact that current restaurants on post are training so that more people know about AFAP.” of life on Fort Carson concerned benefits and often overcrowded and, for the most part, Montville added that she is already starting to entitlements for wounded warriors. The health provide only fast food. recruit volunteers for next year’s AFAP conference.

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Medal from page 1 staff, but this act of heroism goes far said he felt nervous at the same time. recognition,” said Rep. Doug beyond generosity and has proven to all “Everything seemed so surreal. Lamborn. “The men and women of to the pond. The second step I took on of us, he truly is a courageous Soldier,” People were calling me a hero, including our Armed Forces are the real heroes the ice, I fell through,” said West. said Col. Craig C. Willard, Dental my children. When I was told I was to and the most humble who often shy West reached the children and at Activity commander. receive the Soldier’s Medal I was away from recognition.” that time both Tristan and Victoria were West was awarded the Soldier’s overwhelmed. Everything associated “We didn’t expect any of this both out of the ice and were struggling Medal at the Elkhorn Conference with the Soldier’s Medal is overwhelming excitement and attention but our family to pull Jessie from the pond. West told Room. While being congratulated, for me. I knew a Soldier who received is indebted to Staff Sergeant West. the children to get off the pond while West said, “I was in the right place at the Soldier’s Medal and I was surprised Everything he receives for saving my he pulled Jessie out of the water. the right time. Any Soldier would have just thinking I would be awarded the family he deserves,” said Lenny Morgan, West explained, “she was wearing a done the same or I hope someone would very same award.” the children’s father and former Army very big winter jacket and it was pulling have done for my little girls.” West “The act of courage at the risk of combat medic. “When I was in the Army, her down. When I finally was able to get stayed humble during the ceremony, but one’s own life deserves special I’d never heard of the Soldier’s Medal, to her, I noticed she was completely sub- but when I found out the requirements merged in the water from head to toe.” and that Sergeant West was to receive West administered cold weather first this award I thought, ‘there is nothing aid for the Morgan children until emer- better West could receive.’” gency personnel arrived at the scene. Victoria Morgan agreed saying “he Once the paramedics and the children’s deserves it” when speaking of the award. parents were present, West got back into “I acted on my instincts and emotions the car and headed toward Denver with at the time. I can barely remember what his wife to continue their evening plans. happened, because it happened so West had kept Jessie from a hypothermic quickly. I didn’t give any thought about state, thanks to his training. what to do now or what to do next. This “Staff Sergeant Jamie West has Staff Sgt. Jamie West, Larson Dental Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks is the ultimate award and honor. What always been a generous NCO, continually with Jessie Morgan, a child he pulled from a partially frozen pond in February. West goes into this award is incredible and I supporting the military and civilian received the Soldier’s Medal Oct. 27 for his part in rescuing the child and her siblings. am honored to receive it,” said West.

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Combatives- This trip was a first for each skill levels, which range from one- of the 10 Soldiers from 2nd Bn., four, were not taken into account 12th Inf. Reg. and many of them when pairing up competitors. had no prior combatives training, Photos courtesy Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Henry “It didn’t matter if you were while most of their competitors Sgt. Dacren Walker, right, a line medic in the medical platoon for Headquarters and a level one or level four, if you had been training in combatives Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th were in the same weight class, Infantry Division, grapples with an opponent in the opening rounds of the U.S. Army Combatives See Combatives on page 7 you were fighting,” said Staff Tournament Oct. 4 at Fort Benning, Ga. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Military Buffalo Soldiers conduct exercise at COB Summers by Sgt. Rodney Foliente training like this — it builds 2nd Brigade Combat Team, confidence. 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Miscellaneous 800-984-8523. The call center offers wounded and Direct exchange injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an Partial turn-ins now meets quarterly on the third Thursday at 3:30 information channel to senior Army leadership to Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded improve the way the Army serves the medical needs Full turn-ins Soldiers who come home separate from their units of Soldiers and their Families. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony. Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can Unit issues and turn-ins The next social is Jan. 15 and all are welcome. walk into Psychology or Psychiatry without an Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship program — appointment Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. is open to servicemembers, Army veterans, Family and receive same-day treatment. The Department DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities members, Department of Defense civilian employees of Behavioral Health has extended its hours of operate under the following hours: and contractors. The group meets every Wednesday operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Wolf — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), at 11:30 a.m at the Java Café for socializing, learning $10,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). mentorship principles and organizing rides. To Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward for Saturdays-Sundays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m (brunch) and 5 belong, you must have your motorcycle registered information leading to the conviction of the person p.m.- 6:30 p.m. (supper). on post. For more information, contact Master Sgt. responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. • Cheyenne Mountain Inn — will be closed Terry Mullins at 526-4103 or 388-2585. Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at the until further notice. The Directorate of Information Management has sewage basin of the Fort Carson wastewater treatment • Warhorse — Closed due to deployment. put in place a new procedure for Common Access plant Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with information • 10th SFG — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. Card activation — it is no longer required to go to concerning this crime should contact Fort Carson CID (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) only, no the DOIM building Customer Service Center to at 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333. dinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. have a CAC activated or, in the case of a lost CAC, $2,500 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Education Center hours of operation — The reactivated. Located directly at the Soldier Investigative Division is offering a $2,500 reward for Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building Readiness Processing site in building 1042 on the information leading to the apprehension and 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: third floor in the identification card waiting area conviction of person(s) responsible for the larceny • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- behind the partition, the DOIM has added a station of private property of Spc. Mendyka. Mendyka left Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 11 to reactivate a CAC after issue. In addition to for the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., at a.m.-4:30 p.m. activating and publishing new/replacement card the end of April 2008 and returned May 18. Upon her • Learning Resource Center/Military Occupa- certificates, this station can assist with personal return, Mendyka noticed her trailer and all-terrain tional Specialty Library — Mondays-Thursdays 9 identification number reset and enabling a disabled vehicle were missing from the parking lot adjacent to a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 or locked account. building 2154. Provide any information to the 41st p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Pueblo West Rotary Club — wishes to honor and 48th MP Detachments, U.S. Army Criminal • Defense Activity for Nontraditional servicemembers by inviting those who live in Investigation Command, building 1816, Fort Carson, Education Support and Army Personnel Testing Pueblo West to be their guest at the PW breakfast CO 80913-4203. Call 526-0564/3991 with case number — Mondays-Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 meeting. The plan is to invite one servicemember 0145-08-CID056. All information will remain p.m.; closed training holidays. each Wednesday to show their appreciation for anonymous. This reward expires May 15, 2009. • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional contributions to maintaining freedom and safety. DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is Academic Skills Training — Mondays-Thursdays The club would like to hear from any Soldier responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. (Airman or Sailor) who can join them at a one-hour Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance • eArmyU Testing — Mondays-Fridays, 12:15- meeting Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Solid Ground of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. Restaurant on McCulloch Boulevard. Call Dick cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence Hallock at 547-3173 for information. numbers and points of contact for services: Department office hours — The Correspondence Installation Security Division — is temporarily • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA (Release of Information) Office in the Patient located in building 6222, second floor west. The hours service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use Administration Division hours are Mondays- of operation are Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and this number for emergencies or routine tasks. Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and closed on federal Fridays 8-11:30 a.m. ISD is closed for lunch from • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 holidays and Thursdays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Customers are seen by when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing for more information. appointment only. Please contact the organization’s or emergency service is required. Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- S-2 or security manager to make an appointment. • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack processing is held in building 1218, room 230. For The Army Wounded Warrior Program — has just at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. more information: separations 526-8473/8476/1302; announced a change to the eligibility criteria for • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call retirements 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/ wounded and injured Soldiers to enter the AW2 Don Phillips at 526-9271. 0507/0475; accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; and Program. The AW2 Program now accepts Soldiers • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary chief of in- and out-processing 526-6230. with a combined Army disability rating of 50 percent Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help or more, as long as that rating is for combat or combat- tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Briefings related injuries. This is a change to the original criteria • Base operations contract Contracting Officer ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the first that required a minimum of a 30-percent rating for at Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for and third Tuesday of each month. Briefing sign-in least one of the Soldier’s injuries, regardless of the reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310, on a total rating. The Army Wounded Warrior Program damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within assists and advocates for severely wounded and • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to 120 days of their ETS, but must attend the briefing no injured Soldiers and their Families throughout their request latrines, for service or to report damaged later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start date of lifetimes, wherever they are located. Today, AW2 and overturned latrines. transition leave. Call 526-2240 for more information. serves more than 3,200 Soldiers and their Families. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held AW2 advocates are located throughout the country at Hours of Operation Tuesdays at the Education Center, building 1117, room major military treatment facilities and Veterans Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are 120 at noon. For questions contact University of Affairs medical centers. AW2 advocates are career listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. Colorado at Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475. and education guides, benefits advisors, military In-processing Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in transition specialists, local resource experts, Family Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 assistants, and life coaches. 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Story and photos by Sgt. Zach Mott here,” said Sheik Abbas Jabil al-Zurfi, a tribal provide clean, usable water for people who have 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs sheik from Sadr City. long-suffered under the former regime here. Office, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National The plant, which has been under construction “The R3 Water Treatment Plant was built in Division — Baghdad for more than five years, represents the culmination conjunction with GoI the entire time,” Horine said. of a group effort, led by the government of Iraq, to “It’s a huge accomplishment to be able to provide HAY UR, Iraq — Sheiks from the Sadr potable water for City district of Baghdad were invited to tour the the community. It’s facility that provides more than 4,000 cubic meters something that the of water per hour for their people last month. sheiks now truly Led by Col. John Hort, commander of the understand.” 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, The $24 Multi-National Division – Baghdad, more than 30 million project tribal leaders from the northeastern Baghdad now allows Iraqi district walked the grounds of the newly completed families in Sadr R3 Water Treatment Plant in Hay Ur, a neighborhood City something that buttresses Sadr City’s northeastern edge. they have lacked “It’s important for them to see because they for many years: may not have the opportunity because of the potable water. security situation so we’re enabling them by “We are trying bringing them out here to the site,” said Maj. Brian to help the people Horine, civil affairs officer for 3rd BCT, 4th ID. who have suffered During a recent meeting, Hort invited the all their lives,” said attending leaders to see the plant where their Assam Hameed, water comes from for what he termed a “field the project manager trip.” The day included a tour of the newly who oversees opened facility as well as a traditional lunch operations there. at a nearby joint security station. “We are very proud “We will take this message, what we see that we could here, what we talk about, what’s going on here in achieve the best this project and tell our tribe people about this Assam Hameed, center, leads a group of sheiks from the Sadr City district of Baghdad on a water plant in so they’ll be really happy about what’s going on tour of the R3 Water Treatment Plant in the Hay Ur neighborhood of northeastern Baghdad. all of Iraq.”

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Child care will be all preliminary requirements, criteria and guidelines available with prior reservations by Tuesday. To that will determine selection and standards of make a reservation contact Melissa Glasspoole at conduct required of selectees. For any questions, 526-8149 or [email protected]. contact Fort Carson Red Cross Station Manager Join the Enlisted Spouses’ first Turkey Shoot — Sue Harmon at 526-2311. Those selected must Nov. 22 starting at noon, 10-round minimum with provide their own transportation and child care holiday prizes. The event is for military identification during training. card holders, ages 18 years or older. All 12-gauge Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — shotguns must be registered on post. Contact ESCO offers activities for boys in the first-fifth grades at [email protected] for more information. that include sports and academics, helping to Contact Evans Army Community Hospital instill Family and community values such as Nutrition Care Services — today to sign up to honesty, good citizenship, respect and more. The fight the “battle of the bulge” with the new Rocky Cub Scout program includes the following dens: Mountain Weight Loss Program, a new approach Tiger (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear to weight management. It is a hands-on, interactive (third grade), Webelos I (fourth grade) and approach that is fun. Participants don’t just count Webelos II (fifth grade). For more information calories — the program addresses mind and body, contact Greg Thorn at 382-4917 or e-mail and offers practical tips to help meet weight-loss [email protected]. goals. To get started, call 526-7290. Girls Scouts — are currently registering adult The Fort Carson Commissary will be closed — leaders and girls for the upcoming year. The new Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. grade levels are: Daisy, kindergarten-first grade; Santa’s Workshop supports the Soldiers and Brownie, second-third grades; Junior, fourth-sixth Families of Fort Carson — during the holiday grades; Cadette, seventh-ninth grades; Senior, season. The purpose and hope of Santa’s Workshop ninth-10th grades; and Ambassador, 11-12th grades. is to make it possible for every Soldier on Fort For more information contact Kenya Cruzat, Carson to provide for their children this holiday director, at the Girl Scout Council, 597-8603, ext. 24. season. Santa’s Workshop is need based, not rank The Skylarks, a military wives’ choral group — based. Meet with your unit’s command finance that performs for community organizations, is noncommissioned officer, chaplain or commander looking for new members. The group welcomes to fill out an application and for processing the all ranks, active duty or retired. Rehearsals are application. Applications are accepted through today. Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church near The actual Santa’s Workshop shopping dates are Interstate 25 and Woodmen Road. Contact Laura Dec. 1-5 from 9 a.m.-5p.m. Your CFNCO will let Wilks at 330-7314 or Elfriede Johnson at 278-3567. you know when you are scheduled to come to Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty the workshop at Alternate Escapes, building 1532. Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle Disposition: Checker Towing (contracted) You must bring your military identification card. Safety Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, anytime, for disposing of abandon vehicles. Holiday shout outs — 94.3 KILO and 103.9 The on or off post. The basic rider course is for those Fees: $75 hook up Eagle radio stations will be at the post exchange who have never ridden or have minimal experience. $25 tow fee to record holiday messages to deployed troops For a schedule or to register, visit www.motorcycle $20 a day storage. Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Soldiers or Family members trainingacademy.com or call 380-1448. The experienced Spouse Support Group — Feeling lonely, anxious can record messages that will be aired on the rider course is for those who have completed the or fearful about this deployment? Join this group KILO/Eagle Web sites (www.kilo943.com and basic course, own a motorcycle, and want additional of caring spouses. To register call Army Community www.1039theeagle.com). training/refresher course. Questions can be directed Service at 526-4590. Free child care is available A retiree appreciation day and information fair to Ken Sundgren, lead instructor, at 526-8045 for registered children. The support group meets — will be held Nov. 22, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., in or [email protected]. Tuesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Java Cafe in Arnold Hall at the Air Force Academy. Military Abandoned vehicles — The Fort Carson Provost Alternate Escapes on Specker Avenue. retirees and their spouses are invited to attend. Marshal’s Office Traffic Section has initiated a Department of Defense civilian employees — Parking will be available at the Cadet Field House, vigorous campaign to rid Fort Carson of the wishing to deploy in support of the Global War on and shuttle service will be available between the abandoned vehicle problem. The PMO will Terrorism, particularly to Iraq or Afghanistan, to Field House and Arnold Hall. Representatives from continue to pursue this campaign until the problem assist in the rebuilding of these countries are various veterans' organizations and base agencies is minimized or eliminated. encouraged to investigate the possibilities. will be available to provide information about their In accordance with Fort Carson Regulation Information on building an increased civilian specialty areas and to answer questions. Morning 210-4, Fort Carson Regulation 190-5, and Criminal deployment capacity can be found at www.dtic.mil/whs/ refreshments will also be available. After an opening Code 18-4-509, it is unlawful to abandon a motor directives/corres/pdf/pr080212capacity.pdf. ceremony at 9:15 a.m., and opening remarks by Col. vehicle and/or personal recreational property on the Installation Management Command Human Resources Jimmy McMillan, 10th Air Base Wing commander, installation. A motor vehicle left unattended point of contact is Diane Blakely, 703-602-1695. keynote speakers will address healthcare updates. or unmoved upon a street, highway, right of way, or Fabulous Spouses Social Group — is a group for the spouses of Soldiers who suffer from traumatic This year’s keynote presenters will be commanders parking lot for more than seven days is considered brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. from the Academy’s 10th Medical Group, Col. an abandoned vehicle. Failure to display current The social group has activities such as getting Alan Berg; Peterson Air Force Base’s 21st Medical license plates or identification; or a vehicle that has massages, having coffee, taking bike rides and Group, Col. John Sell; and Evans Army Community been damaged or deteriorated so extensively that hiking. Meetings are held at Healer Chapel at Hospital’s Army Col. Kelly Wolgast. Lunch and it has value only for junk or salvage is considered Evans Army Community Hospital, the second drinks, provided by the Peterson Air Force Base, and abandoned. All personal trailers and recreational Wednesday of each month. For more information Academy commissaries and Army and Air Force vehicles must be stored with the Family and Morale, contact Jackie Skinner at 261-1011. Exchange Service facilities, will be available starting Welfare and Recreation facilities while on Fort Grant Library children’s programs resume — at 11 a.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. Carson. Once a vehicle has been identified in Read-to-Me (formerly Toddler-Time) is held American Red Cross dental assistant training violation of one of the above categories, a Tuesdays at Grant Library children’s room at 10:30 program now taking applications — in partnership notification form FC 1094 will be issued. After a.m. This program is for children 18-36 months with the Dental Detachment is providing dental 72 hours of the violation notice, the property will and features rhymes, songs, stories and other fun assistant training for military-sponsored identification be seized and stored at the owner’s expense. learning activities. The following day at 10:30 a.m. card holders starting Jan. 5. This is a great opportunity After 120 days, the vehicle/property will be is storytime, for slightly older prereaders, with for ID card holders to get free training that will disposed of in accordance with state law. Any stories, songs, crafts and other fun activities. These make them marketable for jobs in the civilian sector. questions regarding policies and/or procedures two programs will take place throughout the year till Application packets are available at the Main Red should be directed to the Fort Carson Office of the May 2009. Come join the fun and teach your little Cross office in building 1217, room 114. Applications Provost Marshal Traffic Section at 526-1770. ones an early love for books and the library. 14 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Community Grants give educational boost by Thea Skinner as long as it is continuing education college transcript will suffice. The available through the sales of items Mountain staff for Family members,” said Gail packet must also include a copy donated to the thrift shop. Olson, Fort Carson Community of a military identification and “We are a nonprofit, so Fort Carson community members Thrift Shop manager. “A committee student identification (front and all the money we get we give back continuing their education may apply will sit down and review them all — back), which does not expire before to the community at the end of for the Fort Carson Community Thrift choosing the top seven.” June 2009, five references: two the year,” Olson said. “All profits Shop’s annual grant give away in Each grant is for $1,500. To personal and three professional, with are given back.” November. The shop is offering seven apply, provide an information packet telephone numbers, e-mail addresses Information packets to apply continuing education grants to students. that includes a 750-word essay and mailing addresses. are due by Nov. 23 and award The grants are open to military answering one of the questions: Who “A lot will be based on the notification will be given Dec. 4. spouses and immediate family and what inspired you to pursue GPA,” she said. “Last year a lot of The packets may be sent to: The Fort members of servicemembers not higher education in the career field people were rejected just because Carson Thrift Shop, Attn. Gail Olson, on active duty with a grade point you have selected? What are you they did not provide their student P.O. Box 13812, Fort Carson, CO average of 3.0 or higher. Students career goals once you have achieved ID (identification).” 80913. Packets may also be turned are required, at minimum, to be a your degree. Include both long-and Participants may mark out their in at the thrift shop during business freshman in high school. short-term goals. Also required in the Social Security number on the paper hours. For more information contact “If you already have your packet is either a present high school copy of identification. the shop at [email protected] master’s we do not discriminate — or college transcript. An unofficial The grant money is made or call 526-5966. EACH receives gold seal Evans Army Community Hospital care, the environment of care within the EACH Commander Col. Kelly Wolgast main hospital and outlying clinics, and patient said, “Our compliance and accreditation with Evans Army Community Hospital received education and involvement. the Joint Commission is a reflection of our full accreditation by The Joint Commission The survey team leader commented daily dedication to our war fighters, their Families for another three years at the conclusion of its on the high level of teamwork, dedication and our retiree population, in providing survey Oct. 10. and compassion among the staff members at high-quality and safe patient care.” The Joint Commission accredits more than EACH, observed by each of the surveyors. Accreditation is important to Army 15,000 health care organizations throughout Christine Levy, the Joint Commission hospitals because it acts as a report card on the United States. Sustainment officer, commented that how the hospital is being run, not only within EACH underwent a rigorous five-day “our continuous readiness is just that; we the Army Medical Department but accreditation survey from Oct. 6-10, in which a team of don’t prepare for a week-long Joint is a nationally recognized accomplishment. investigators reviewed compliance with more Commission Survey We demonstrate high Obtaining the seal of approval from The than 1,100 criteria related to all components quality care with every patient that we Joint Commission reinforces that the staff of the organization, including staffing, clinical come in contact with every day.” of EACH is doing a superior job.

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Story and photos by Randy Tisor nationwide events like the Susan G. Komen Club to show support for the military community. Mountaineer staff Race for the Cure. “There isn’t anything more important than “Our hope today is that we make a lasting supporting our troops and military personnel,” More than 370 runners, walkers and joggers impression on everybody as we try to take this Roberts said. Roberts noted that Sam’s Clubs participated in the first Run 4 U.S. held at event to a national level,” Quackenbush in Southern Colorado employ many military Turkey Creek Ranch on Fort Carson Saturday. said. “We’re trying to raise wounded warrior spouses and seeks out ways to help military Members of running clubs, as well as awareness so that people will understand that Families. “This is exciting for us as sponsors individuals, traveled from throughout the Front they can do something to support the troops. and we’re looking forward to next year and Range to take part in the four-mile run intended It’s a tangible way to show support for the having this event go nationwide.” to bring awareness and raise money for injured military and put your money where your mouth Sam’s Club was one of several Colorado Soldiers and their Families. is. This is a great idea and a great concept and Springs area businesses sponsoring the Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera was we plan to expand this in a big way.” first-time event. on hand to start the event and briefly addressed Quackenbush added that as many as 800 For participants not interested in or able to the crowd of eager runners before giving them the races could be run nationwide if the Run 4 U.S. run the four-mile course, a one-mile walking green light to go. takes off as a national event. route was available. Many runners and Although the weather and location made “It’s a great win-win,” Quackenbush said, walkers also chose to honor a specific wounded for ideal running or walking conditions, Rivera noting that the event was a lot of fun for the warrior by wearing T-shirts with Soldiers’ stressed the underlying need that brought participants and event staff. She added that the names and faces on them. everyone together. organizers were successful in not only raising After the run, Fort Carson’s Harmony in “We are here today to support our wounded awareness for the needs of wounded warriors Motion vocal group and The Kory Brunson Band warriors and their Families,” he said, adding that and their Families, but were successful in raising performed for the crowd. Throughout the event, it was a great honor for Fort Carson and the city funds as well. Somewhere between $10,000 and two members of the Denver Broncos Cheerleading of Colorado Springs to host the event and take a $15,000 was expected to be raised for local squad supported the cause by signing autographs leading role in supporting wounded warriors. wounded warriors and their Families. Should the and taking photos with event attendees. Debbie Quackenbush, founder of American event grow as expected, the amount of money The Home Front Cares co-organized the event Military Family and one of the two key raised would total in the millions of dollars. alongside American Military Family. Both are organizers of the run, said the eventual goal Al Roberts, marketing manager of Sam’s Club non-profit groups headquartered in Colorado is to greatly expand the Run 4 U.S. She would for Southern Colorado and New Mexico, said the and share in common their primary mission of like to see the event grow as large as other Run 4 U.S. event was a great opportunity for Sam’s supporting Soldiers and their Families.

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Commentary by called “Voice of the Martyrs” which will help you lie? You can be set free. First, admit that Chap. (Maj.) Jesse Staunton to pray effectively for our brothers and sisters. you have been caught up believing Satan’s 10th Special Forces Group Jesus says much more about chains in John lies. Then repent — change your mind about 8:12-59, but succinctly in verses 31-32, who will be in the place of authority over I enjoy formal military dinners where “Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you your life. Will you willingly serve a boss before the meal we remember Soldiers who are really my disciples. Then you will know the who, when he lies, speaks his native language are prisoners of war or missing in action. A truth, and the truth will set you free.” or will you serve the one known as the way table set at the front in the place of honor. The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews put the truth and the life? Set for one, symbolizing the loneliness of it this way. “Since the children have flesh and Just as bankers learn to distinguish their plight. The chair inverted — they will blood, he too shared in their humanity so that counterfeit money from the real thing by not be joining us. A slice of lemon reminds by his death he might destroy him who holds continually handling genuine money, the more us of their trouble and a dash of salt — the power of death — that is, the devil — and time we spend allowing the truth of God’s word their tears. The white tablecloth reflects the free those who all their lives were held in slavery to saturate our mind, the more effective we purity of their cause. So, in this way, we by their fear of death (Hebrews 2:14-15).” will be at distinguishing the truth from the remember and honor our missing comrades. If the truth is what sets us free, then lies. If we discipline ourselves to read, study, I believe we ought to adopt this symbolism believing the lie is what binds us. The heart of memorize, meditate and obey the word of God into our communion service, as a way of sin believes Satan’s lie, that sin will be better we will be set free and will be able to really remembering the “persecuted Church.” than obedience. The prodigal son believed the enjoy life as our creator desires us to do. However, we need to make one addition to lie that “wine, woman and song” would make However, if instead of desiring freedom this memorial — a chain. As a prisoner in him happy — but when his money ran out from sin, you are enjoying a life of sin for a Rome, the Apostle Paul concluded his letter to he was stuck feeding pigs. Eve believed the lie season, then remember this. Sin will take you the Colossian Church, “Remember my chains.” that eating the fruit would make her wise like further than you want to go and will keep We can remember by logging on to God, but instead she died spiritually. Some you longer than you intend to stay and it will www.persecution.com to find out more about believe its sin if no one finds out — the truth is cost you much more than you intended to persecution of Christians around the world. that your sin will always find you out. pay — for the wages of sin is death but the gift Request to receive a free monthly publication Are you bound in sin by believing the of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Members of the Widefield High School JROTC bring everyone to attention Photo by Julie M. Lucas before posting the colors at the Fountain 8th Annual Veterans Day observance.

Photo by Julie M. Lucas Eric Schreiber, member of the Colorado Springs Young Marines, hands out “Buddy” poppies, a symbol from a popular poem following a battle in France during World War I.

Right: The Rocky Mountain chapter of the former prisoners of war entered the parade in Photo by Thea Skinner downtown Colorado Springs. Military Order of the Purple Heart members conduct the placing of the wreath during the Freedom is not Free ceremony Photo by Judy Dutt recognizing veterans at the Retired Enlisted Association Tuesday. Community honors veterans, remembers fallen

Mountaineer Staff Day and in Canada for Remembrance Day. that their obligation extends beyond their borders of the poem that she read titled “In Flanders Rear Adm. Janice Hamby, director, Command to the people of the world,” Hamby said. “These Fields.” The poem was written about 90 years The Pikes Peak area honored veterans in many Control Systems, North American Aerospace veterans help shape our foreign policies, our ago by Lt. Col. John McCrae of the Canadian different ceremonies starting with a parade Nov. 8 Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, national agendas and our world views. Army while viewing poppy flowers on the graves in downtown Colorado Springs. This year’s theme recognized long-time veterans and modern veterans. “They are fighting a different kind of war. of servicemembers. was America’s Veterans: We Salute You. More “I offer to you that it is our shared commitment They are learning new lessons,” she said. Fountain held its own celebration in front of its than 100 entries celebrated prior servicemembers to freedom that most strongly honors our fallen Pikes Peak Veterans Council 2nd Vice Chairman city hall. It was the eighth annual observance of the including several high school JROTC members and heroes. It is a commitment born of a manifest Paul Darrow spoke as master of ceremonies holiday, with a special dedication of a new veteran other youth service organizations. The parade was belief and a responsibility to our mates and to our about the tradition of prisoners of war. memorial. The memorial features a wall with the dates led by the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard. nations,” Hamby said. “After the end of World “Lest they be forgotten, let us remember those of war campaigns the U.S. military has fought in. “We were blessed with great weather. We start War II, the return of thousands of men and women unfortunate comrades in arms still held as prisoners “I can truly think of no greater honor than planning a year out, so you never know what how it hardened by sacrifice and danger brought an influx of war, who are listed as missing in action,” being asked to speak on Veterans Day in a city that will turn out,” said Diana Ceciliani, director of the of determination, creativity and energy that drove Darrow said, as he motioned to the POW/missing truly supports Fort Carson and its Soldiers,” said Veterans Day parade. “This year we had the most our nations in business and industry.” in action flag draped over the chair on stage. Col. Eugene Smith, garrison commander, who marching bands and that always makes it lively.” Hamby mentioned long-time veterans were “The empty chair is symbolic of the fact that served as guest speaker for the event. “Today we Pikes Peak Veterans Council and about 42 involved in the political stage aided another they can not be with us today — to occupy their pause to honor veterans past, present and future.” member organizations along with the Patriot Guard kind of fight. place of honor,” Darrow said. “They must never In addition to the ceremony, there were two Col. Eugene Smith, garrison commander, and Fountain Mayor Jeri Howells present the new Photo by Julie M. Lucas Riders paid homage to servicemembers and veterans “Their minds expanded by their experience in be forgotten.” readings and several musical pieces performed. veterans memorial wall, that will be placed outside Fountain City Hall. Tuesday at the Retired Enlisted Association building. the military and with a keener understanding of Hamby mentioned that as part of Remembrance Boy Scout Troop 138 and Cub Scout Pack The council’s Freedom is not Free ceremony their nation’s place in the world, the conditions Day, Canadian Armed Forces wear poppy flowers 238 released red, white and blue balloons to recognized veterans in the United States for Veterans of other nations and peoples, and an understanding on uniforms Nov. 1–11. The tradition is a reflection pay tribute to veterans. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Community Community Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 23 Safety Day prepares post for winter

Story and photo by Thea Skinner spend more time indoors, so there is more chance electricity, so prevention is important,” said Ray Mountaineer staff of electrical fires.” Anderson, Colorado Springs Utilities line Colorado Springs Utilities demonstrated supervisor. “You only have a small amount of time The Fort Carson Fall and Winter Safety electrical usage and gas back firing. to react — you don’t get a second chance.” Day provided beneficial prevention information Colorado Springs Utilities supplies Fort Those with medical needs are directly affected and free flu shots Nov. 6 at the Special Events Carson with electricity through a substation. Once when an electrical cable is damaged or the utilities Center. The garrison prepared for the inclement the electricity is on post, contractors handle and are shut off. Contacting the utilities before digging in weather season during the function, by providing distribute the electricity. a yard will help ensure that no cables are damaged. safety tips for staff. “We can not shut down electricity to the post. Red cables are electric, orange cables are telephone “Two of the largest injuries on post are slips, trips Due to the information age, businesses need while gas and water lines have a variety of colors. and falls,” said Scott Dillon, Fort Carson safety coordinator. “All the things we expect during the winter we try to touch on.” Slipping on ice and uneven surfaces is a common occurrence that results in back injuries. Since back injury prevention is crucial, a presentation and booth were provided. “Back injuries are difficult to fix and use the most time away from work,” he said. Other displays and presentations included natural gas safety, electrical safety, DUI prevention, winter recreation and hunting safety. Several informative videos also addressed winter driving and fire prevention. “We try to make it topical, meaningful, and focused on the garrison workforce,” Dillon said. “(In winter months) people

Participants gather at the Fort Carson Wildlife booth during the Carson Fall and Winter Safety Day at the Special Events Center Nov. 6. 24 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Community Police blotter

The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between Oct. 31-Nov. 6.

Desertion and AWOL crimes __2_ civilians were cited with abandonment Assault, domestic violence and __7_ servicemembers were cited with AWOL — of a motor vehicle. disorderly conduct surrendered to military authorities. __1_ servicemember was cited with driving __1_ civilian was cited with domestic __6_ servicemembers were cited with a vehicle while under restraint. violence — military male victim. desertion. __1_ civilian was cited with driving under __1_ civilian was cited with assault on a __4_ servicemembers were cited with the influence of alcohol. law enforcement officer. AWOL — failure to go to place of duty. __1_ servicemember was cited with driving __1_ civilian was cited with simple assault. a vehicle while under the influence of __1_ servicemember was cited with assault — Motor vehicle crimes alcohol/drugs. consummated by a battery. __1_ civilian was cited with failure to yield __3_ servicemembers were cited with driving with the right of way. excessive blood alcohol greater than .08. Drug and alcohol crimes excluding __2_ servicemembers were cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with motor vehicle improper backing. careless driving. __1_ servicemember was cited with use of marijuana. __1_ servicemember was cited with possession of marijuana.

Miscellaneous crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with malicious mischief. __1_ civilian was cited with harassment. __2_ servicemembers were cited with theft of AAFES property. __1_ servicemember was cited with falsifying an official statement. __1_ civilian was cited with theft. __1_ servicemember was cited with unlawful concealment of a weapon. __1_ servicememeber was cited with wrongful damage to government property.

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I still p.m. tonight. If the Trojans beat the Farmers they remember missing the point after will meet the winner of the Dakota Ridge vs. from last year’s playoffs and I had to Longmont Nov. 22 in the state semifinals. make that kick, so I could make up The Trojans excited its fans Friday night at for it this year. I just focused on it and Fountain-Fort Carson High School by jumping put it through,” Wright said. out to a 6-0 lead as Gabe Gallegos scored on a After the game, Fountain-Fort 2-yard run. Mahtias Wright missed the extra Carson coach Mitch Johnson said it point and that could have been a bad thing for was a total team effort against a very the Trojans even though it was early in the good Ralston Valley team and he was contest. Wright was still having flashbacks to extremely happy with the way his last year’s playoff when he missed the extra point team fought throughout the contest. that was the difference in the score as the Trojans “We played this team in zero week dropped its first-round playoff game. and both teams have improved since Ralston Valley took the lead at 7-6 in the second that game. Ralston Valley has a great quarter and the missed extra point was looming tradition and the same as Fountain- even larger at this point. The Trojans then got a Fort Carson and we told our guys touchdown run of 4 yards from Devyn Harris to they had to protect that tradition Fountain-Fort Carson’s Gabe Gallegos, number 2, eludes a tackle during retake the lead at 12-7 and this time Wright made tonight. To beat a team two times in action Friday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. the extra point to give the Trojans a 13-7 lead. The Trojans added a Quinton Lawson touchdown run of 21 yards to its lead in the third quarter and after a good extra point, the Trojans had a 20-7 lead going into the fourth quarter. Ralston Valley got a 1-yard touchdown run from Danny Deeds to close within 20-14 of the Trojans late in the fourth quarter and momentum was swinging to the Mustangs. Just when it looked like the Mustangs were going to stop the Trojans deep in its own territory and get the ball in great field position Lawson came up with the biggest run of the night. Lawson took a handoff and raced 60 yards deep into Mustang territory to give the Trojans a first down and put them in position to score a touchdown that would have put the game away. “I saw the defense over react when we running to the left side, so I cut back to the right. I knew I had to cut back and I cut back hard and hoped for the best. I was just glad we got the first down at the time, but it was just what we needed,” Lawson said. The Mustangs defense held strong and limited the Trojans to a field goal attempt. A good attempt Fountain-Fort Carson’s Gabe Gallegos, number 2, barks out signals during the Trojans playoff win against Ralston would put the game out of reach. A missed field Valley Friday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. 26 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Post hosts annual Turkey Trot Run at Special Events Center by Walt Johnson basketball, indoor soccer and cheerleading Mountaineer staff during the winter sports period which is scheduled to be held from Jan. 17-March 22. The Directorate of Family and There are a couple of key dates to keep in Morale, Welfare and Recreation will be mind to prepare for the upcoming winter hosting at Thanksgiving activity that sports season. Registration for winter promises to be a lot of fun. sports will be taken until Dec. 9. The sports staff will host its annual According to Colorado Springs Sports Turkey Trot Trail Run race Nov. 22 at the Corporation officials, National Driver Special Events Center. The race will have and Competitor registration is now open both five kilometer and 10 kilometer events for the 87th running of the fabled Pikes that promise to challenge and test post Peak International Hill Climb, set for July runners and their families that want to take 19 in Colorado Springs. part in the activity. Registration is open If you are a driver and are interested until Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Race day check-in in participating in the event you can go to and chip pickup will be at 7 a.m. Nov. 22. www.ppihc.com to sign up for the 2009 There is no entry fee for the event. edition of the legendary race. There will be awards based on individual The “Race to the Clouds” which has age groups in both the 5K and 10K events. been run since 1916, is the country’s The age categories for the event will be: second-oldest motor sports race. The 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-39; only race that has gone on longer is the 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69, and Indianapolis 500. The race is run on a Photo by Walt Johnson 70 and over. For more information contact 12.42-mile course that begins at 9,390 feet Sean Gillotte ([email protected]) and finishes at the 14,110 foot summit of Redemption at 526-1237 or John Duran at 526-2597 America’s Mountain; Pikes Peak summit. Fountain-Fort Carson’s Mahtias Wright, 39, kicks the game-winning The Fort Carson youth sports program This year’s race has 11 classes and field goal Friday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. Wright said it is currently taking registrations for features a variety of automotive, semi truck, was redemption for him because he missed the extra point that was the winter sports season. the difference in last year’s first-round defeat for the Trojans. See Bench on page 27 The youth sports program will offer

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A Victorian jewel Story and photos by Holly of New York, who Nel Lampe came to Pueblo to supervise Mountaineer staff construction of the John and Margaret Thatcher home. ueblo has one of the Holly also designed P Victorian era’s most Thomas Edison’s home. impressive mansions. The Rosemount was 2,400 37-room mansion has 10 fire- square feet, and had quarters places, stained glass windows, for the servants as well as a light fixtures designed by room just to store luggage. Tiffany of New York and a There was a greenhouse, an 6,000-square-foot carriage intercom system to summon house. Built in 1893, the house was designed by Henry Hudson See Rosemount on page 30

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Rosemount from page 29 the servants and a gravity water system. Rosemount has been named one of America’s most elegant Victorian-era homes by National Geographic Magazine. The home is also featured on Home and Garden television show “Christmas Castles” and A&E network’s “America’s Castles.” The house was designed as a package. In some rooms, the fireplace matches designs on the furniture; ceiling designs sometimes match furniture. Roses are prevalent design elements throughout the house, as the rose was the favorite flower of the house’s mistress. The house was designed for an elevator. Holly designed closets one over the other. When an elevator was later installed, the closet floors were removed and the elevator installed. The dining room seats 36 people and built-in cabinets hold large collections of dinnerware. The Thatchers brought their own large art The Rosemount’s carriage house now serves as a restaurant. The light fixtures in the Rosemount collection to decorate the mansion. Margaret Museum are by Tiffany of New York. selected 26 hand-woven Turkish, Oriental and Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Afternoon Persian rugs used in the mansion. teas are available, as are private functions by Light fixtures were equipped with both gas arrangement; call 719-543-4192. and electricity. Beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, the Just the Facts The outside walls are made of Rhyolite-pink Rosemount is decorated in Victorian splendor for volcanic stone brought from Castle Rock. The the holidays. The castle is open for holiday tours • TRAVEL TIME — 45 minutes slate roof came from Vermont. Tuesdays-Saturdays, from Dec. 16- 31, except for John Thatcher came to Colorado from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Regular admission • FOR AGES — anyone Pennsylvania, first settling in Denver where he will be charged. The museum will also be open two worked as a store clerk. John reportedly asked Mondays, Dec. 21 and 28, for holiday tours. During • TYPE — indoor playground the store owner to pay him in goods, rather than the holiday open house, visitors will self-guide money. In 1863, John took his goods to Pueblo, through the mansion and docents will be in each • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★ where he set up his own store. room to point out features and to answer questions. John was later joined in Pueblo by his brother, The Rosemount is closed during January (Out of 5 stars) Mahlon. The two brothers opened a bank, which and major holidays. became the First National Bank of Pueblo. The rest of the year Rosemount is open for • WALLET DAMAGE — $ The brothers were successful; Mahlon built a guided tours Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 1 to large home, also designed by Holly, in Queen Anne 3:30 p.m. It is closed Mondays and major $ = Less than $20 style. Mahlon’s house was even larger than John’s holidays. Guided tours take about an hour. $$ = $21 to $40 Richardsonian Romanesque-style mansion a block Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 6-18. away. Mahlon’s house is no longer standing. Children under age 6 are admitted free. $$$ = $41 to $60 John successfully invested in mining, agriculture Rosemount is at 419 W. 14th St. in Pueblo, $$$$ = $61 to $80 and cattle ranching, in addition to his mercantile phone 719-545-5290. Take Interstate 25 south to and bank businesses. He married Margaret Henry, Exit 99B (13th Street) and go west about five (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) Pueblo’s first school teacher. They lived in a modest blocks. It’s hard to miss—Rosemount and the house for many years before building the mansion. carriage house are the only buildings on the block. Although only a few hundred people were in Pueblo when Thatcher arrived, the town grew when the Denver and Rio Grande Railway reached Pueblo in 1872. Gen. William Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs and the D&RG, established a steel mill in Pueblo as a source for steel used for his railways. Access to the nearby Arkansas River and coal mines brought about the establishment of smelters, which was good for Pueblo. The youngest of the five Thatcher children, Raymond, lived in the house 75 years. He turned it over to the city for a museum. The Rosemount is an unusual museum because most of its original furnishings are still in place, including curtains and drapes. An extra treat at no additional cost is an unusual museum on the top floor of Rosemount. Puebloan Andrew McClelland traveled extensively and collected an eclectic assortment of memorabilia, including artifacts, including a mummy. Called the “McClelland Collection of World Curiosities,” the odd museum is housed in two rooms at Rosemount, but belongs to the city of Pueblo. The original carriage house now A 9- by 13-foot stained glass window by a New York artist A rare Steinway art deco grand piano that belonged to the serves as a restaurant, which is open “Kingdoms of Nature,” overlooks the oak-paneled staircase. Thatcher family is one of three in the world. Get Out Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 31

Military Family Appreciation Trans-Siberian Orchestra available at the door. The music selection Military Family and Morale, Welfare and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra has a concert includes “Fanfare for Freedom, “Spitfire Recreation honors Military Families with a at the Colorado Springs World Arena Dec. 4, “Prelude and Fugue,” “Grand Canyon Suite” week of special programs and events. at 4 and 8 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. and Christmas music. Tickets for military “Viva Las Vegas Girls Night Out” is are $4.50 with identification, $9 for adults, Saturday, 6-10 p.m.There are impersonators, Flying W Ranch $6 for students, or $18 for a family. comedy, games and a cash bar, as well as a The Flying W Ranch serves supper at the grand prize. Winter Steakhouse Fridays and Saturdays at 5 or Sesame Street Live Football Sunday at Alternate Escapes 8 p.m. through mid-December. Get a 13-ounce Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and their Sesame features free pizzas, hot wings, happy hour steak for $28 with all the trimmings, or choose Street friends are on stage in Sesame Street prices Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Grand prize is a flat pork ribs, beef brisket, trout and barbecue chicken Live “Elmo Makes Music” Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. screen television set. for $25. There’s a children’s menu. After supper, and Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket Black Light Cosmic Bowling Night at the Flying W Wranglers perform a live show of prices start at $13 at the Pikes Peak Center, Thunder Alley Bowling Center features a free cowboy music. Call 598-4000 for reservations. 190 S. Cascade. Call 477-2121 for information blue-plate special and karaoke.Monday, 5-8 p.m. The Flying W is at 3330 Chuckwagon Road. or charge tickets at TicketsWest at 520-7469. Grand prize is a game system with Rock Band. A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is at the Imagination Celebration Fountain-Fort Carson musical Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Tuesday. Make Imagination Celebration presents family “Little Shop of Horrors” is at Fountain-Fort reservations for the free dinner, there’s a cash theater productions “James and the Giant Peach” Carson High School’s auditorium today and bar. Grand prize is a romantic getaway for two. Dec. 8, “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door while Pasta Madness Family Fun Night at the Fort Feb. 13 and “Junie B. Jones” April 6. All produc- they last. The high school is at 900 Jimmy Camp Carson Youth Center includes a free dinner, tions are at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Road in Fountain, come to the main entrance. bouncy houses, crafts and games Wednesday Ave. Call 799-4139 for ticket information. from 5-8 p.m. The grand prize is a game Holiday bed and breakfast tour system with Monopoly. Concerts Seven inns will be on he 14th Annual Bed Attendees may enter to win prizes: Coming to the Pikes Peak Center Nov. 24, is and Breakfast Holiday Tour Dec. 7, 2-6 p.m. — $800 worth of gas cards “Jesus Christ Superstar,” starring Ted Neeley. Sponsored by the Old Colorado City Historical — Gold Party Package from IT'Z Family Get tickets at the Pikes Peak Center box office, Society, the tour benefits the history center and Food and Fun Center World Arena box office or call 520-SHOW. the organization. Tickets in advance are $10, — Gift certificates for local restaurants $15 at the door. The military discount, with Events are open to all military identification Pikes Peak Philharmonic valid identification, is $2. Tickets are available card holders. Girl's Night Out is open to “Holiday and Remembrance” is the concert at the Old Colorado City History Center, One the public. presented at Wasson High School Auditorium, 24th Street, Colorado Springs, 636-1225. For more information call 526-4494. 2115 Afton Way Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets are — Compiled by Nel Lampe 32 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Happenings Pvt. Hazard by James Boroch

Photo by Walt Johnson Last home game The last home game at the Air Force Academy Falcon Stadium is Saturday, when the Falcons play Brigham Young University at 1:30 p.m. The Falcons, with an 8-2 season face the 16th rank BYU Cougars. Call 472-1895 for ticket information. Happenings Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 33 40 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008