Vol. 45 No. 15 April 15, 2005 Inside Cadets invited to COMMENTARY: Honor Society Legal vs Ethical leadership, Page 2 By the Academy Spirit staff NEWS: The Academy Chapter of Vets share experiences at Beta Gamma Sigma has extended Falcon Heritage Forum, invitations for lifetime member- Page 3 ship to nine first class cadets majoring in management. Doolittle Raiders Cups “Membership is very selec- make yearly journey, Page 4 tive and only the top 10 percent Access to records of management majors receive improves, Page 5 invitations for membership at this Tricare is now Online, point in their academic careers,” said Dr. Kurt Heppard, Page 6 Management associate professor. Research awards Beta Gamma Sigma Honor presented, Page 7 Society encourages and recog- SPORTS: nizes scholarship and achieve- Academy joins Atlantic ment among students of management, business, and Hockey, Page 8 administration and encourages Blue wins 17-10 over Silver and promotes personal and in football, Page 9 professional improvement and a life distinguished by honor- able service. Briefly First Class Cadets invited for School Sports membership are Christopher physicals Giving Silver the Blues Berardi, Courtney Day, Joshua Dean, Jared Greenberg, Matthew Appointments for physi- Sophomore quarterback Jim Ollis weaves his way through the silver defenders on his Herrera, Grant Hillman, John cals start June 14 for youth way to a 17-10 victory in the annual Silver and Blue Game April 8. See Story Page 9 Lockard, John Tamasitis, and assigned to Academy Family (Photo by 2nd Lt. John Ross) Mike Vesoulis. Practice. Appointments are available for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and some Saturdays. Board of Visitors: Academy making progress Call 333-2273 for By Eddie Kovsky survey, the results of which were presented “If you deal with something in a straight- appointments. Youth assigned Academy Spirit staff to the Board, the total number of assaults forward way, it’s not a scandal,” said Governor to the Pediatric Clinic should reported by female cadets at the Academy Gilmore. “This administration has been willing call 264-5000 for appoint- The Academy is making progress on has decreased from 177 in 2003 to 92 in to deal with problems in a forthright way. ments in Pediatric Clinic. religious respect and sexual assault, said 2004; a nearly 50 percent reduction. The The religious issue is going to take a long time Tricare does not pay for members of the Board of Visitors during a willingness to report assaults has increased to find a solution. A lot of thought needs to school and sports physicals. press conference April 8. to 35 percent in 2004, versus 18.6 percent go into this, just as it does in the public.” Personnel PCSing into the “I’m pleased with the way things are in 2003. The next survey will be conducted Six other board members also visited the Academy should wait until progressing at the Academy,” said board at the end of April. Academy, including Senator Larry Craig, arrival; new schools gener- member Senator Wayne Allard, R-Colo. “Our “As soon as the surveys began to substan- R-Idaho; Representative Joel Hefley, R- ally will not accept out of area main purpose is to look after student life tiate the sexual assault problem, General Colo; Representative Carolyn Kilpatrick, D- documentation. issues and make sure we graduate high Rosa acted appropriately,” said Senator Michigan; Mr. Dionel Aviles, BOV Vice quality officers.” Allard. “This administration, once they’ve Chairman and President, Aviles Engineering Wednesday parades During their two-day visit, the BOV The public and Academy recognized the problem, has responded. The Corporation; Mr. Robert Dornan, former received a Superintendent’s update briefing, people are invited to attend an airfield and airmanship program orien- religious issue emerged during the sexual member of the House of Representatives; and Cadet Parades held every tation, lab orientations featuring briefings assault survey, and we had responsible lead- Mr. Winston Wilkinson, Consultant, RG2 Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.. from cadets involved in research programs, ership who picked up on that early. I think Technologies. The parades include a and an update from the Association of those surveys are doing the job.” The board meets to review the morale, retreat ceremony, a pass and Graduates. The board also attended various In response to accusations of religious discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical review. Visitors may enter cadet classes their first morning here. bias, the Academy began its “Respecting the education, fiscal affairs, academic methods through the North Gate and “I was very pleased with what I heard Spiritual Values of all People” education and other matters relating to the Academy. view the event from the Cadet from the student body,” said board chairman campaign March 29. The first phase of the The board is required to meet at least annu- Chapel wall. James Gilmore, former governor of Virginia. program will continue until the end of the acad- ally. The current board has agreed to meet The last parade of the “We expected a substantive meeting and we emic semester, May 26. Three RSVP facili- quarterly. The BOV last met Feb. 10 in academic year will take place got one. Today we saw a very clear presen- tators presented the 45-minute training seminar Washington, D.C.; the next meeting is tenta- May 11 and includes an tation on sexual assault. I’m pleased to say to the BOV members during their meeting. tively slated for mid-July at the Academy. awards ceremony. the Academy is doing well, as compared to “Were not always going to agree on By law, within 60 days the board will For more information, peer academies and the private sector.” every issue, but as long as we can table every submit a written report of its actions, views call the community relations According to the 2004 Department of issue we’re making progress,” said Lt. Gen. and recommendations regarding the Academy division at 333-2025. Defense/Inspector General sexual assault John Rosa, Academy Superintendent. to the President of the United States. Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY April 15, 2005 Legal is not the same as ethics for leadership By Chaplain (Capt.) John Hubbs led a nation out of slavery, won multiple battles and before to accomplish the mission and still find ways 51st Fighter Wing maintained a cohesive unit on a 40-year deployment to help our people attain their personal goals. to the desert, but because of that time you lost your However, if we ever want the second core value to be OSAN AB, South Korea (AFPN) — In most temper, you’re getting a ‘Do Not Promote’ on your embraced (Service before self), we need to make sure cases, what is considered legal isn’t quite the same as performance report.” our organization as a whole lives up to the first what is considered ethical. In the face of this colossal personal disappoint- (Integrity first). In a Venn diagram “legal” would be a larger area ment, however, Moses’ response is completely focused A part of that is continually finding ways to moti- encircling the smaller area of “ethical.” That which is on his people; “Let the LORD, the God of the spirits vate according to the promises someone made to them allowed almost always includes a wider range of of all flesh, appoint someone who shall lead them out on behalf of the Air Force when they signed up. actions than that which is right. and bring them in, so that the congregation of the Finally, I believe the golden rule will put a leader’s Ethical leadership concerns the message I write LORD may not be like sheep without a shepherd.” concern for people over his or her need to be liked. about. Ethical leadership needs to be based on the How much better would the greatest military in The teachers I liked the best in high school are same basic principle as ethical living in general. And the world be if all its leaders adopted an attitude like not the same ones I do in retrospect. Now I appreciate the most classic of all principles for living is, “Do that of Moses? the ones who made me learn and who demanded my unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Leading by the golden rule will also mean valuing best. They aren’t the ones who gave an easy “A.” But what does the golden rule look like when my people’s ambitions as much as my own. In my A leader genuinely concerned for others creates a applied to leading others? days as a civilian pastor, I had a counselee who supporting environment in which people are able to First, it will mean that care for the people I lead takes precedence over concern for my career. We managed a local grocery store. do their best and holds them accountable for actually often say that mission comes first, and in our business He had begun working for the company in high accomplishing it. it must. Talk of the mission, however, is sometimes school, and risen to the top through dedication and I know a high school baseball coach who does nothing more than rhetoric to validate demands that hard work. He continually complained to me about this naturally. When a player is not performing well, benefit ourselves. the poor work ethic of his youngest employees, until his recurring admonition from the dugout is, “You’re A friend of mine was an annual award winning one day I pointed out to him something he hadn’t better than that.” It’s a simple phrase, but it epitomizes wing superstar. Because he produced results, I considered. His teenage employees had no desire to two critical messages he constantly delivers. thought of him as a great leader. But after he left, the work for Hy-Vee Foods their entire lives like him. He One is, “I, your coach, believe in you,” and the senior NCOs in the unit shared with me how miser- could not expect them to be motivated as he was when second, “I expect your best effort.” His teams are almost able life had been under his leadership. My friend’s their ambitions were completely different. I suggested always successful because he knows baseball, and his award packages didn’t state how many retirements to him it was his job as manager to find out what their players know he cares about more than the score. and separations his leadership resulted in, but those ambitions were and explain to how doing their best at “Do unto others as you would have them do unto effects of his leadership were just as real as the things Hy-Vee was relevant to their future. you.” It may be entirely legal to do unto others as has for which he was honored. I have seen the same issue in the Air Force. We been done unto you. An incredible example of care for people is found sell young people initially on what the military will do What is simply within the rules isn’t the golden in the Hebrew Scriptures, Numbers Chapter 27. God for them (education benefits especially), but then rule, however. repeats to Moses that, in punishment for what seems expect an automatic buy-in to concepts like “needs of Greatness, especially among leaders, always an extremely minor offense, he will not be allowed to the Air Force” once they’ve enlisted. adheres to a higher standard. “Ethical” leaders are enter the Promised Land. Imagine being told, “You’ve It is probably more challenging now than ever those who go for the gold - the golden rule. Selflessness, tragedy unite all defenders of freedom By Master Sgt. Randy Phelps world. In uniform, there is no differ- stood alongside fellow squadron little safer for our children. Air Force Special Operations Command ence between these nine Airmen and members and others from different It makes me proud of each and every Public Affairs the thousands of other men and women units around the base. It was a somber one of us. I am proud of the families that who have given their lives in Iraq, ceremony, and I couldn’t hold back the continue to support us when we’re called HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFPN) Afghanistan, Kosovo, Panama or any tears as I watched people I’d never met away for extended periods, to lands far — April 5 was both one of the saddest other place American military members grieve for their loved ones. away, in the defense of freedom. and proudest days of my life. As a new member of Air Force have gone to defend the interests of the I wasn’t alone. My brothers and But mostly, I am proud of my Special Operations Command, one of United States. sisters, fellow Airmen and Department extended family in uniform. You leave my first duties was to travel to Royal There is a big difference between of Defense employees, were all around the farms, cities and suburbs with a AB Mildenhall, England, to help people who wear the uniform and those me. They were feeling the same pain, higher calling to serve. You sign up to support the 352nd Special Operations who don’t. Policemen understand. So grieving for the families and coworkers. defend your country, knowing that the Group after one of its MC-130H do firemen. We serve to protect others, I realized again, that I belong to a job is inherently dangerous and could Combat Talon IIs crashed in Albania and it helps forge a bond many people family larger than I can imagine. possibly claim the ultimate sacrifice. during a joint/combined training exer- will never understand. I have felt it And I’m truly blessed; I have a You do it despite the lower pay and cise March 31. Nine of our fellow many times over the past 23 years, but lovely wife and children. I’m also a multiple moves, uprooting your family Airmen lost their lives. never as strong as this day. proud grandfather. But, I have got thou- every few years to start anew.Yet, there I didn’t know them, but yet, I did. The base held a candlelight vigil. sands of brothers and sisters who you are, standing next to me in good They were like you and me, serving our I would estimate several hundred men, understand the commitment, the sacri- times and bad. I know I can count on country with a belief that we’re making women and children were there. fice and the ultimate price some of us you, and you know you can count on a difference at home and around the Families of some of the lost Airmen pay in our efforts to keep the world a me. That is the difference.

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on their legacy of honor and service Generation,” was also one of FHF’s World War II to cadets. The forum began with speakers. She still flies; in fact, she introductions on Wednesday evening flew in the Classic Coast to Coast veterans share at Arnold Hall and continues into the Air Race last year, placing sixth. Pinnacle event on Saturday. Tom Morrison jumped with the experiences with Participants in the Spring Falcon 101st in the D-Day invasion. He Heritage Forum included Bataan still skydives, with more than 9,600 cadets, faculty Death March survivors; Women’s recorded jumps. Air Force Service Pilots; Marine On Wednesday and Thursday By the Academy Spirit staff Raiders; Tuskegee Airmen; PT nights at 7:10 p.m., the veterans Boatmen; B-17, B-24, and B-29 were introduced to half of the cadet Thirty-six veterans shared their crew members; a member of the wing following a welcome by Brig. experiences with cadets and Doolittle Raiders; members of the Gen. John Weida, commandant of Academy personnel during the bi- 101st Airborne Division, Skylighters, cadets. Two veterans also spoke, and annual Falcon Heritage Forum, hosted this week by the Center for and glider pilots. Many of them have a reception followed each session. Character Development and written books or produced docu- The introductory sessions were supported by the Academy’s mentaries of their experiences. open to the military public and Association of Graduates. One of the participants is Louis invited guests. “They’ve been called ‘the Zamperini, author of “Devil at My The veterans, escorted by two Greatest Generation,’those men and Heels.” His B-24 went down in the cadets from their assigned squadron, women of the last century who Pacific and he spent 42 days in a life attended classes and ate noon meals answered the call to the nation’s raft before being picked up by a with the cadets Thursday and again defense in World War II and served Japanese submarine. Rather than today. A reception and dinner for their country around the world,” said being beheaded like other captors, the veterans, Academy distinguished Major James Glass, 34th Training his life was spared because his visitors, spouses and cadet escorts Wing planning office. Japanese captors recognized him as is planned for 5:30 p.m. in the Commemorating the 60th a 1936 Olympian. Association of Graduates’building. Dr. Ervin Kaplan,World War II Marine Raiders veteran, anniversary of the end of World War Margaret Ray Ringenberg, one Veterans will participate in the cadet is among the veterans to attend this year’s Falcon II, the forum was an opportunity to of the individuals written about in wing’s Pinnacle training events Heritage Foundation. (Courtesy Photo) honor veterans and for them to pass Tom Brokaw’s “The Greatest on Saturday.

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Fax972-692-5400 [email protected] www.americanindustriesus.com Academy Spirit 4 April 15, 2005 Cadets bring history to Doolittle Raiders reunion By the Academy Spirit staff cups, the history of the cups, the Doolittle Raid, and the Raiders themselves.” Academy cadets bring history to the By attending the reunion, cadets have history-makers this week, at the annual the opportunity to interact directly with Doolittle Raiders reunion, which continues the Doolittle Raiders and serve as ambas- through Monday in Mystic, Conn. sadors for the Academy. The two cadets and one Academy “It is important for us to tell our peers history instructor will transport the highly about their experiences and ensure cadets symbolic Doolittle Raider cups to and understand the significance of the raid from this year’s reunion. itself, the honor of military service, and This will be the 63rd reunion of the the sacrifices accepted by the Raiders and raiders. On April 18, 1942, 89 volunteer asked of us as future Air Force leaders,” aviators led by then-Lt. Col. James said Cadet Hopkins. “All cadets will Doolittle launched 16 twin-engined B- benefit from learning of the Doolittle 25 Mitchell bombers from the aircraft Raid and how it shaped subsequent mili- carrier USS Hornet, on a one-way mission tary operations in the Pacific Theater to bomb Japan. during the Second World War.” Above: A B-25 Mitchell bomber takes off from The aircrews bombed targets in As a Navy officer, Commander the deck of the USS Hornet on a one-way Yokohama, Nagoya and Tokyo in the first mission to attack Japan. Farnham is especially proud to be a part American strike on the Japanese mainland, Left: Cadets prepare to transport Raider cups of the Raider reunion. and gave America a much-needed morale to the Doolittle Reunion. (Photos courtesy) “Admiral Marc Mitscher, who was boost during those early days of still living, and is turned down after they during their legendary mission and mili- captain of the USS Hornet during the World War II. have died. tary service,” said Cadet 1st Class Matthew Doolittle Raid, is one of my personal Today’s surviving raiders now meet “As caretakers of the cups, we’re Hopkins, Cadet Squadron 12. “As a cadet, heroes,” said Cmdr. Farnham. each year, to commemorate their fallen responsible for transporting them to and it is a rare opportunity to get selected to “It’s an honor and a privilege to take comrades and their role in World War II. from the reunion,” said Navy Cmdr. Stuart attend the Raiders’ Reunion. During all part in the joint recognition of this historic Part of that commemoration comes in the Farnham, an Academy history instructor. reunion events, we’re responsible for reunion.” form of the Doolittle Raider cups, which Commander Farnham and two making the cups available to the Raiders When the remaining raiders gather, are on public display at the Academy’s Academy cadets will escort the cups to and so they can toast their fallen comrades and they toast and then turn over the goblets Arnold Hall. The display contains 90 from the reunion. have access to the cups whenever they of those who have passed away since their silver cups, each engraved with the name “As future officers in the U.S. Air desire. Additionally, we will answer ques- last reunion. of one of the raid’s participants. Each cup Force and leaders of the nation, we repre- tions to the public and other attending Going into this year’s reunion, only 17 remains displayed upright if the raider is sent that which the Raiders fought to defend guests regarding the significance of the goblets remain turned up. Academy Spirit April 15, 2005 5 Better access to personnel records for separated Airmen, retirees Air Force Print News another step in the effort to make Air Force personnel and dental records, Mrs. Hogue said. They still will be records available online anytime,” said Maj. Gen. Anthony stored permanently at the NPRC. RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) - F. Przybyslawski, AFPC commander. “We hope to be able “From now on, all Air Force personnel records will - Airmen who retire or separate don’t have to wait several to offer that capability to our active-duty customers be scanned for permanent electronic storage here in the months to receive requested copies of certain records sometime in the next few of years.” Automated Records Management System, and the records because of a recent change in how the Air Force main- In the meantime, former active-duty Airmen who that are already at the NPRC will stay there,” Mrs. Hogue tains personnel records. retired or separated on or after Oct. 1, 2004, can request said. “Converting the records from paper to electronic also The 49-year-old practice of sending nearly 5,500 copies of records by writing to AFPC/DPFFCMP, 550 provides an additional backup version of each record.” personnel records each month to the National Personnel C St. W., Suite 19, Randolph AFB, TX 78150 or faxing Before this change, the paper copy that went to the Records Center in St. Louis ended in February as part (210) 565-4021 or DSN 665-4021. NPRC was the only copy of a person’s record; now there of an effort to save money and give Airmen better access People requesting their own records need to send a are two electronic versions in separate locations, Mrs. to their records, officials said. signed note that includes their name, Social Security Hogue said. The new system’s backups are approved by “People usually have a lengthy wait before receiving number, contact information and specific record requested. copies of their records from the NPRC, and it costs the Those requesting a relative’s record also need to provide the National Archivist, the head of the National Archives Air Force around $8 million a year to maintain records their relationship to the former Airman. and Records Administration, the federal agency respon- there,” said Jo Hogue, chief of master personnel records Former Guard and Reserve Airmen who retired or sepa- sible for preserving our nation’s history. at the Air Force Personnel Center here. “That price tag rated on or after Oct. 1, 2004, can write to HQ Those who served or are currently serving on active would keep increasing if we sent more records to the ARPC/PSDC, 6760 E. Irvington Place, Suite 4000, Denver, duty can call the Air Force Personnel Contact Center more NPRC, and our customers wouldn’t have the accessibility CO 80280 or fax (303) 676-7071 or DSN 926-7071. information at (800) 616-3775, commercial (210) 565- we’ll be able to provide.” Those who retired or separated before Oct. 1, 2004 can 5000 or DSN 665-5000. Those who served or are serving “(AFPC Airmen are) committed to providing state visit the NPRC Web site for record request instructions. in the Air National Guard or Reserve can call the Air of the art, convenient, leading-edge service, and this is This change does not affect the disposition of medical Reserve Personnel Center at (800)525-0102.

By Cadet 2nd Class Felisa Hervey While International Week has been into new realms of culinary experience ‘Feast’ Cadet Wing Public Affairs done for many years, this year a new wing “This is one way of opening up the public and international affairs team have cadet wing mindset to the world,” said More than 70 Air Force cadets from taken it to a new level. Their vision was Columbian Cadet 3rd Class Jose 17 nations across the globe are guests of to involve the cadet wing and faculty, as Rubianogroot, a primary organizer of the highlights the Academy during International Week, well as the community, especially in events event, who is a wing staff adjutant in which began Sunday. like the cadet-run “Feast of Nations” on public and international affairs. The international cadets are touring Wednesday. The Academy’s international cadets International the campus, attending classes with their At this ‘World Fair,’cadets and faculty played an essential role in the success of host cadets, who recently visited their had the opportunity to mingle with inter- the event by contributing their knowledge, respective countries during Spring Break, national guests, peruse informative cultural time, and creativity to set up the booths and Week and visiting with sponsor families. booths, soak up exotic music, and venture interact with visitors to the feast.

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Academy Spirit staff “The Worried Well: Strategies for Installation awards from tenant Air Force agencies: Commanders”, and Dr. Stefan Siegel accepted the Frank Maj. Troy Thomas and Maj. William Casebeer got the The Dean of the Faculty’s annual research awards J. Seiler Engineering Award for his work in flow control. Linhard Award for their interdisciplinary work “Violent were presented in the cadet library on Thursday. Dr. John Wilkes received the Frank J. Seiler Basic Systems: Defeating Terrorists, Insurgents, and Other Non- Col. Rob Fredell received the Air Force Science Sciences Award for his work in UAV power and chem- State Adversaries”, and Lt. Col. Ellen Fiebig and Maj Dale and Engineering Award for research management for his ical-agent neutralization; Maj. James Parco accepted Tyler received the Institute for Information Technology work as Faculty Research director, and Maj. Kurt Brueske the McDermott Award for his interdisciplinary work in accepted the Air Force Research and Development Award modeling human decision making, and Cadet 1st Class, Applications Outstanding Researcher Award for their for his tropical cyclone research. Cadet Squadron 16, got the Moore Award for excel- work on the Flight Briefing Room. Dr. Fran Pilch got the Institute for National Security lence in cadet summer research. The awards were presented by Brig. Gen. Dana Studies Outstanding Researcher Award for her work Also recognized were the following winners of Born, dean of the faculty. Air Force NCO graduates from Marine Corps NCO Academy By Senior Airman Christian Michael Command Regional Supply Squadron at Langley AFB, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Va., graduated from the course recently. As the seventh Air Force student to graduate the academy, he said he QUANTICO Marine Corps Base, Va. (AFPN) -- considers it a great benefit to have attended the school. As the face of battle has changed with more and more “I’m more well-rounded because of this course,” multiservice operations, interservice training for all Sergeant Elder said. ranks is becoming an increasing necessity to win the Past Air Force attendees include an Air Force flight fight on global battlegrounds, officials said. attendant, an NCO academy instructor and a first sergeant. Command and staff war colleges have been holding Marine Master Sgt. Kevin Finch, chief instructor integrated training for decades, ensuring upper-tier offi- cers know how to operate together in joint environments. of the advanced course, taught the majority of the Air To purposefully prepare our forces for the joint-oper- Force students. ations world, training in both leadership and technical “We’re moving into a joint war-fighting environ- studies has begun in joint integrated classrooms across ment, so it’s good for everybody to work together,” Perfect Scores! the military from the highest commander in Washington Sergeant Finch said. “Seeing the different ways (Airmen SHEPPARD AFB, Texas - Airman Melynda to the newest Airman in basic training. do) things as compared to how (Marines) do things Meshlovitz received perfect scores on two of The Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy brings a fresh perspective.” her career development course exams. She is here has admitted one Air Force student in every class The course is leadership-oriented, with a focus on the 23rd person in the Air Force and the first in for the past year to gain a greater understanding warfighting skills, including offensive and defensive her career field to score 100. She is assigned to the 82nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Sheppard between services. operations, expeditionary operations, combat arms, land AFB. (Photo by 2nd Lt. Tamika Fitzpatrick) Master Sgt. Carl Elder, of the Air Combat navigation and battle studies.

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By Dan Fisher teams in Atlantic Hockey on a two-game basis, playing Regardless of this, every member of Atlantic Hockey Athletic Media Relations two games at home one year against the opponent and makes one or two major trips a year, and by adding Air two contests on the road the following year. Each team Force it allows our student-athletes the opportunity to The Academy has accepted an invitation to join the in the league will have 14 home and 14 away games in play in a great venue in one of the most beautiful regions Atlantic Hockey Association and will begin competition conference play. of the country.” in the league for the start of the 2006-07 season. Air Force will be paired with Rochester Institute of “I am excited about our membership to Atlantic The addition of the Falcons to the Atlantic Hockey Technology, which was admitted to Atlantic Hockey in Hockey,” said Air Force head coach . “We ranks will bring the total number of members in the league December of 2004 for the 2006-07 season. The remaining have a lot in common with the majority of schools in to 10 teams when the 2006-07 season commences, and pairs will include Army and Connecticut, American the league and it is very exciting to once again be in a Air Force will become a full participant in the confer- International and Bentley, Holy Cross and Sacred Heart, conference with our fellow service academy at ence. The announcement was made Tuesday during a press and Canisius and Mercyhurst. West Point.” conference held at the . “By adding Air Force to the fold, we have become A charter member of the Atlantic Hockey Commissioner Bob DeGregorio, a 10-team league, which is where we want to be at this conference since 1999, Air Force competed against six along with Air Force Vice Athletic Director Brad DeAustin moment,” said DeGregorio. “The concerns that have been of the current Atlantic Hockey members in 2004-05, and Senior Associate Athletic Director Michael Saks, raised regarding travel have been addressed and answered, posting a 7-1-2 record against Atlantic Hockey oppo- were on hand to make the announcement. Also in atten- because most of our members already play Air Force on nents. The Falcons finished the season with a 14-19-3 dance was men’s ice hockey head coach Frank Serratore, a home and away basis every other year. record overall, and finished fifth in the CHA this season. having recently completed his eighth season behind the The Atlantic Hockey Association arose when the nine bench for the Falcons. current members joined together on June 30, 2003, to “We have a lot of respect for the insti- found a new Division-I men’s ice hockey conference. tutions in Atlantic Hockey and are thrilled The league includes American International College, to be a part of the conference,” commented Army, Bentley College, , the University Air Force Athletic Director Dr. Hans Mueh. of Connecticut, the College of the Holy Cross, Mercyhurst “The schools in Atlantic Hockey are strong College, , and Sacred Heart academically and they take great pride in their University. While Quinnipiac will depart the league in hockey programs. We have played many of the June of 2005 for the ECAC Hockey League, Rochester teams from Atlantic Hockey over the past five years Institute of Technology will join the league for the start and have always had great competitions. We look of the 2006-07 season. forward to establishing new rivalries and continuing the traditional battle with Army. This is a great fit for our cadet-athletes.” “Air Force is a highly visible and recognized name, and for Atlantic Hockey it gives our organization a Division-I institution that will take the place of Quinnipiac when it departs,” remarked DeGregorio at the announcement. “Along with Army, Atlantic Hockey now has the two service academies that play collegiate ice hockey, both of which have rich traditions and history, and the inclusion of the two institutions in our league will help in building our traditions and history. Air Force fits well academically with the other members of our conference, and competitively Air Force poses a chal- lenge to the nine other teams in our league in 2006-07. I welcome our newest member to Atlantic Hockey and I look forward to seeing the Falcons compete on the ice.” DeGregorio and Tim Dillon, former Athletic Director at Canisius and chair of the Atlantic Hockey Executive Committee, visited Air Force during the middle of January, when current member Army traveled to Colorado Springs to take on its fellow service academy. Discussion between the current members of Atlantic Hockey began in February regarding the dynamics of adding Air Force to the association, and after deliberation over scheduling for a 10-team league, a model was constructed in March that was acceptable to both the membership and the Academy. For the 2006-07 season, the teams in Atlantic Hockey will be split into five pairs of two. Each pair will play a total of four games against its pair partner, two home and two away. A team will also play a total of four games against four league opponents, two home and two away, for a two-year What the coaches of Atlantic Hockey are saying: period. The final eight games of the 28-game schedule for a , Bentley: “We’re basis with the same kind of intensity and only make the league better. Air Force team will come against very excited that the Air Force Academy sportsmanship that has gone on. It is has a respected program with great tradi- the remaining four GaryWright, American has been admitted to Atlantic Hockey.It is exciting to have another full-fledged tion. What the student athletes at both International: “Air Force a very prestigious school that possesses Division I member institution in our league Army and Air Force have accomplished on brings further vibrancy to Atlantic an established hockey program with a and we look forward to them adding and off the ice over the years is already Hockey. The academy has a national great facility and is coached by a class act tremendous benefits as well.” well-known.We’ve had some great games reputation, the rink is first class, and they in Frank Serratore. It is a great addition for , Holy Cross: “We at Holy with Army during the last six years and we are a good hockey team. Playing at Air the league.” Cross are extremely pleased to have Air expect nothing less from the Falcons” Force will also be a great trip for the Bruce Marshall, Connecticut: “On Force joining our league. Academically Wayne Wilson, Rochester Inst. of players in our league.” behalf of the University of Connecticut and athletically Air Force is a great school Technology: “As a new member to Atlantic , Army: “We are very men’s ice hockey program we are and they will add greatly to the competi- Hockey we are extremely happy at RIT to excited to welcome Air Force to Atlantic extremely pleased to welcome Air Force tive level of Atlantic Hockey.” be associated with the Air Force Academy. Hockey.We have tremendous respect for to Atlantic Hockey.Our games have been , Mercyhurst: “We’re Frank Serratore is one of the most their program and all of the people asso- competitive and well played in the past respected coaches in College Hockey and ciated with it. We look forward to contin- delighted that Air Force is joining Atlantic against them.We look forward to starting Hockey. Having a second distinguished our job here at RIT will definitely get uing our rivalry with the Air Force Academy a tradition of playing them on a yearly tougher with the addition of Air Force.” as a league member.” service academy in the conference can Academy Spirit April 15, 2005 9 Ollis leads Blue to 17-10 victory in annual Blue-Silver Game By Troy Garnhart The Silver team cut the lead to 14-10 Athletic Media Relations when Tony Young hit a 44-yard field goal with 4:10 remaining in the third quarter. The Freshman quarterback Jim Ollis scored two touch- Blue team tacked on a 27-yard Brendan downs to lead the Blue team to a 17-10 victory in the Greenaway field goal with 9:20 left in the game team’s annual Blue-Silver scrimmage April 8 at Garry to make up the final margin. Tony Lee ended Berry Stadium in Colorado Springs. any chance for the Silver to tie the game late Ollis opened the scoring with a one-yard run in the with an interception in the final minute of the first quarter to give the Blue a 7-0 lead. The score capped game near midfield. a nine-play, 50-yard drive. The Silver answered on its Ollis rushed for 91 yards on 20 carries to next drive when starting quarterback Shaun Carney lead the Blue, who finished with 236 yards scored on a three-yard run to cap a five-play, 46-yard of total offense. He also hit seven of 16 passes drive to tie the score. for 61 yards. The defense was led by sopho- Ollis gave the Blue the lead for good, 14-10, in the more linebacker Rick Ricciardi, who had a second quarter with his second touchdown, a 10-yard game-high 12 tackles, one tackle for loss and scamper. The drive came following a stop on fourth-and- a forced fumble. Jon Rabold added 11 tackles Showing a preview of this fall’s Falcon running attack, sophomore one by the Blue defense on the Silver 26. and a tackle for loss. fullback Scott Peebles (46) tumbles forward for an extra gain The Silver team finished with 184 total after a collision with junior quarterback-turned-free safety Andy yards and was led by Lucas Ewing, who Gray (13) and sophomore defensive back Michael Tolzien (12). rushed for 48 yards. He also hit one of seven passes for the Colorado Springs community enjoyed being able to eight yards, but threw for three interceptions. Carney see the team up close.” rushed for three yards on six carries and hit all six pass The Blue team was coached by celebrity coaches Brig. attempts for 73 yards before watching from the sidelines Gen. John Weida, commandant of cadets, and Jim Arthur after the first quarter. The defense was led by Adam of KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs. The Silver was Zanotti, who had five tackles and a forced fumble. coached by Lee Douglas of KOAA-TV 5/30. “This was a typical spring football game,” Air Force Following a regular first half, the team’s played with Falcon football head coach Fisher DeBerry signs head coach Fisher DeBerry said. “We made some a running clock in the second half and completed the an autograph for a fan, during pre-game warmups. mistakes, but we played some spirited football and I like scrimmage in two hours. Air Force concludes spring (Photos by John Van Winkle) that. I think the players had a lot of fun and hopefully practice week. Academy Rugby teams hunt national titles at Sweet 16

By John Van Winkle second in the nation behind Cal-Berkley, third last season. Airport on Thursday, and practices in Academy Public Affairs bolstered by the play of two former Falcon The women’s rugby team brings an Gainesville today. Their first game is football players – kicker Matt Greenaway equal track record to their Sweet 16 tour- Saturday at 12:30 p.m. EST against the The Academy men’s and women’s and center John Peel. The Zoomies begin nament bracket, which is Saturday and University of Northern Iowa. The winner rugby teams continue their hunt for more their Sweet 16 action Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday at the University of Florida rugby of that match goes on to play the Cal/Navy national titles at rugby’s Sweet 16 this against Navy. fields, in Gainesville, Fla. winner Sunday at noon for a Final Four weekend in Colorado Springs and Florida. The winner of the Air Force/Navy The women have destroyed their oppo- berth. The men’s and women’s Final Four The men’s rugby team hosts two game then faces the Ohio State/St. Mary’s nents 492-30 this season, finishing the is April 29-May 1 at Stanford University brackets of the Sweet 16 Saturday and winner Sunday at 1 p.m. for a spot in the regular season at 13-0. They were also in California. Sunday at Sand Creek Park soccer stadium Final Four. the 2002 and 2003 national champions at The rugby teams’final home practices in Colorado Springs. The Zoomies were national cham- women’s rugby. are Tuesdays and Wednesday at 4 p.m., on The Zoomies are currently ranked pions in 1989, 1990 and 2003, and finished The team left Denver International the Cadet Athletic Fields. Chess champs to compete in May tourney INTERCOLLEGIATE AWAY EVENTS By Jack Ekstrom Maj. Bret Kugler - fourth place; Cadet 1st 10th Mission Support Group Marketing Class Michael Hines - fifth place; Staff Sgt. (No stadium events scheduled from now to Tuesday) Eric Rozet - sixth place, Cadet 4th Class A noncommissioned officer from Troy Jeffers – seventh place. Today Schriever Air Force Base was the overall The top two finishers, Sergeant Ola and Track & Field vs. Mt SAC Relays Walnut, Calif. 9 a.m. winner in the Academy’s Air Force chess Captain Mayer, will move on to Davis- M Gymnastics vs. USA Gymnastics Champ. Ithaca, N.Y. 1 p.m. tournament at the community center activ- Monthan AFB, Ariz., to compete in the ities ballroom last month. Baseball vs. New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. 6 p.m. Air Force tournament, May 1-7. The overall base-level winner was Staff W Gymnastics vs. USA Gymnastics Champ. Ithaca, N.Y. 7 p.m. Winners of the Air Force tournament Sgt. Nathaniel Ola, who won all five of his will advance to the Inter-Service Saturday matches. Sergeant Ola is assigned to the 4th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever. Tournament, June 5-11 at Fort Belvoir, Va. Track & Field vs. Mt SAC Relays Walnut, Calif. 9 a.m. Top players from the Inter-Service tour- The tournament was rated by the United W Tennis vs. New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. 11 a.m. nament will advance to the NATO tour- States Chess Federation, and included cate- W/M Gymnastics vs. USA Gymnastics Champ. Ithaca, N.Y. 5 p.m. gories for youth, ages 6-8, 9-12 and 13-18; nament, Aug. 21-27, in Kolobrze, Poland. active-duty Air Force members; DOD civil- Active-duty members are eligible for Baseball vs. New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. 6 p.m. ians, contractors, spouses, and other eligible advancement to the Air Force Chess Sunday family members and retirees. Tournament, as well as to the NATO Chess Track & Field vs. Mt SAC Relays Walnut, Calif. 9 a.m. Tournament. Captain Charles Mayer, who teaches W Tennis vs. New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. 10 a.m. computer science at the Academy, placed Community Activities conducts chess Baseball vs. New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. 1 p.m. second overall. To round out the top tournaments quarterly. Call 333-2928 for finishers: Maj. Antony Kolenc - third place; more information. Academy Spirit 10 COMMUNITY April 15, 2005

the new homes in Douglass Valley April 30 Education Services Building, Peterson classified ad in the Academy Spirit must from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Jaime Von De AFB. The registration deadline is now contact our publisher. Fax the ad to Bur at 333-2247 for more information. Wednesday. To sign up, contact Jenny 634-5157, attention Emily or Tammy, or Luvisi at [email protected] email the ad to [email protected]. Funfest or call 834-7665. For more information Please remember to include your address The April “Deployed Spouse Event” on the exam/certification or ASMC visit and phone number with your ad. will coincide with Funfest 05 on April the Web site at www.asmconline.org. 23 at 10 a.m. at the youth center. Hot Travel packages dogs, chips and drinks will be available Spouses’ club auction Colorado R&R, an Air Force Services Federal insurance program for $2. In case of inclement weather, all The officers’ spouses’ club holds its program, offers discounted travel packages The Long-Term Care Security Act of events will be moved inside the youth annual fundraising dinner and auction today. for active duty military, DOD civilians, 2000 provides active and retired members center. For more information, call the All funds raised will go directly toward schol- retirees and reservists. Call 877-517-3381 or of the uniformed services, Federal youth center at 333-4169 or the family arships for military children and spouses. book online at www.ColoradoRandR.com. employees and their qualified relatives, the support center at 333-6393. Contact the committee chairman, Debbie opportunity to apply for coverage at group Kyger, at 282-0275 or d3ekyger@adel- Volunteer to read Volunteers are needed to read to rates. Call 1-800-582-3337 to request an Airman’s Attic phia.net for more information. students at Pine Valley Elementary School information kit and application or to speak The Airman’s Attic operating hours are every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and to a long term care insurance consultant. Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Air Force Assistance Fund 12:30 to 3 p.m. This activity is open to Or look online at www.LTCFEDS.com or The Attic is also open April 23 from The Air Force Assistance Fund everyone. Contact Airman 1st Class Erin www.opm.gov/insure/ltc. 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to “Commitment to Caring” campaign runs help any day of the week. The Attic is through May 6. Program officials invite Whitford at 333-2595 to sign up. Volunteers honored especially in need of dining chairs and Airmen to contribute to any of the Air Academy volunteers who share their queen-size beds. Contact Jennifer Jamison Force’s four official charitable organizations. time and talents to make a difference in at 472-0723 for more information. The charities benefit active-duty, Reserve, the military and local communities will Guard, retired servicemembers, surviving be honored during National Volunteer Tricare extends benefits spouses and families. For more informa- Week, Sunday through April 23. A special The Tricare Retiree Dental Program tion, visit www.afassistancefund.org. volunteer recognition awards ceremony now waives the 12-month waiting period will be held Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to for major services for all traditional Guard GI Bill reimbursement and Reserve retirees (and their family 1 p.m., at the Academy Officers’ Club. Personnel who entered active duty New personnel hours members) who enroll within 120 days after after June 30, 1985, and who enrolled in The military personnel flight at Softball coaches needed their retirement date. 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Mastering 2005 – April 25 ITT Industries, Systems Store Management Custom Training Available Division is an Equal Sales (Full-time & Part-time) 538-6015 • [email protected] Opportunity Employer, or visit our website @www.act.colorado.com M/F/D/V Drivers (Part-time) Visit our website at Advance Your Career…combine your leadership experience sales talent and interest in www.ittsystems.com automotive by offering our customers friendly and professional service. Our future growth offers unlimited career opportunities combined with a competitive wage and benefit package, including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability insurance, 401K Savings Plan, Stock Purchase Military Positions More than 150 types of jobs Plan, employee discount and paid vacations. Some relocation assistance provided. START MAKING MORE MONEY NOW! Law enforcement, 17 types of medical positions, HS grad age 18-34. Good pay, up to $20,000 in bonuses, up to If qualified and interested, please NO SALES. 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[email protected]  VEHICLE MECHANICS  NationalNotary.org/greatjobs & OTHERS. 719-359-5553 EOE – M/F/D/V [email protected] fax: 487-0966 Academy Spirit April 15, 2005 13 CLOTHES DRYER $50 5 YEARS TODDLERS running stroller, like new, BLUE Recliner, $50; Entertainment SCRAPBOOKING REAL ESTATE SERVICES BUSINESS/FINANCIAL OLD WHIRLPOOL 7-CYCLE 4 TEMP $60; Little Tikes Outdoor Play set, $70 Center, $50; White/Pine China Cabinet, EXTRA LG CAPACITY 260-8020 (Large). Please call 538-0373 $165. Call 527-4950 ON-LINE SCRAPBOOK STORE! HOME BUYERS- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Run by Military Spouse! VIEW HOT NEW LISTINGS. Frigedaire upright Refridgerator,3 years WIPE WARMER, barely used, paid, Crib & Toddler bed, both cherry finish, Featuring Emblishments, Page Kits, Visit: www.newlistings4mil.com COMMERCIAL FINANCING old excellent condition. $300 O.B.O $25. Call Julie, 382-8730. No calls after & mattress. All 3 $100 or $35 ea piece. Apparael, Paper Piecings, Stickers, Idea or Free Recorded Message •Accounts Receivable 559-9647 7pm, please. 439-8785 books. Tags & Military Items. 800-607-0359. ID #4040. Find out what •Asset-Based Funding Wooden swing set with slide. Top level www.ScrapbookSynergy.com your home is worth on-line visit: •Purchase Order MAYTAG WHITE Washer/Dryer, GERMAN ECKBANK from the 50’s, www.springs-military.com. 1 yr old, $500/set, or best offer. clubhouse, 2 swings, monkey bar, sand- $300; Modern German Schrank, $300; •Equipment box & trapeze. $125 282-3792 SPORTS EQUIP Parker St. Clair Realty Co. BFS 719-684-9085 Call 481-0395 Desk, $50. Call 265-6119 BICYCLES SHOTGUN: Emillo Rizzini Tristar TRII LOTS OF FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER FRANCHISE NEW MICROWAVE, white, KINGS BLANKET & MORE! 12 ga. 28” overunder, field trap, new PROGRAMS AVAIL! It’s easier than 5-power levels, 600 watt, $48; 2003 Specialized 415 BMX bike, tan, 2328 E. Platte Ave.-Ph 471-9137 $919, asking $600obo. 510-0141. you think! Give me a call, I can help! Franchise Opportunity-Use a proven, Please call 382-0573 has the largest selection of Korean Mink Colo. Pride Realty, Patrick, 232-5583. good condition, hardly ridden, $200 WEIDER Pro 800 Olympic Bench & turnkey system to market and prepare obo, Jared 495-8973 Blankets in Colorado Springs! They are individual income tax returns. Entrepre- Washer and Dryers $75 and up. super soft. We have curtains, comfort 310lbl Olympic Weight Set. $150 firm. neur Magazine ranks Liberty Tax as one Delivery Available. GT Trials Bicycle. Magura hydrolic sets, 3 piece bath sets, pictures, area Can deliver. 494-8042 or 556-4657 RESIDENTIAL Call 439-2597 or 683-9589 of the top franchise opportunities in the V-brakes and many other upgrades. rugs and collectables. Wilson Woods and Irons. Bags and FOR SALE world. Call 719-471-7622 or check Whirlpool washer and dryer only four $200 591-0179 or 440-9697 Hand-cart. $80.00 632-2279 or www.libertytax.com LARGE MIRROR years old. $150.00 Please Call BUILDING MATERIALS Cherry Frame, $30. 271-7938 CONDOS TOWNHOMES LOANS 382-7024 Please call 538-0373 New Gortex Jackets X-L Long, L/R FOR SALE ANTIQUES/COLL PETS Need a Loan? We Can Help! Bad $120 ea. Men’s Mess Dress-43R, pants NASA MEMORY FOAM - 3bd/2ba Condo w/great fl plan & lots of Credit Welcome. Toll-Free (888) 36x30, w/all acces. $140 488-8643 8” Mattress Set, never used, still in plas- antiques @ the expo DOGS amenities! $800/Rent or $119,900/Sale. 242-0270. Centurian Financial. tic. Cost $1795, SACRIFICE! $650. 1300sf. Call for details: 290-7995 Phil Long Expo Center COMPUTERS Call 719-866-7042 MORTGAGE (behind Wal*Mart at Chapel Hills) 1 yr male dachshund, no papers, all shots. $75 Call Amy 559-9366 before HUNTING MEADOWS: 3br, 3ba, fpl, April 30th - May 1st New Toshiba Satellite A70/A75 series Older Enlayed Pearl Korean Coffee ta- MORT. Loans - All Ranks. No Credit. laptop. Case w/ external disc drive. 12pm or Wed&Sun all day fin bsmt, over 1500SF, gated cmmty. Sat., 9:00 - 5:00 & Sun., 10:00-4:00 ble, very good conditions. Must see. Colo. Residential Homes, 499-8814. Bankruptcy 100% Finance. Low Rates. $4 admission present ad $1600 obo. 392-0872 or 237-2436 Pay off debt. Tanya Evans, 310-1858. $750 OBO. 278-9227 2 year old female black lab. Spayed and for $1 off @ door PRESARIO 700 laptop, AMD4, current on shots. Free to good home. T/H ON V. Hi G.C.m, 524 Lakewood MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS glass grinder on duty 240MB, 18GB HD, Wind XP, CD RECLINING SOFA, over 6’L, 573-1709 Cir., 2800+SF, 3+br, 4ba, dbl gar, deck, Antiques, Uniques & Collectibles burner, floppy drive, $200. 390-8871 w/storage & fold down snack table, views, $169,524. Cheryl, 338-4300 FREE CONSULTATION! info: Jo Peterson 719*596-8839 wine red, exc cond! $550obo. 572-1388 Blue pit bull pups. Col. (Retired) John Santiago wants U2 FIREARMS ADBA registered. BLACK FOREST save 25-50% off your mortgage using BABY CHILDREN’S ITEMS RUSTIC LOG HEADBOARD with 719-200-7960 the RICH MAN’S LOAN. BLOCK 19C 9mm w/5 ten round mag., brand new Queen Pillowtop Mattress LARGE FAMILY? We have the home Call 963-5873 for FREE seminars too! Baby clothes, girls and boys, basonnet, hip holster, mag holster, $500. Call Set and frame. Must Sell. $295. BOXER. 1 yr female fawn, spayed and for you!! 9BR/3BA, lower level walk- All Ranks/Civilians Welcome! swing, playpin, walker & more. Call for 382-7065 ask for Alan/or lv msg. Call 719-227-0257 chipped, needs loving home. Great with out, over 4000 SQFT on 5.66 acres, appt. 481-3920 kids. Call 472-8528. loafing shed, zoned for horses, lots of HOME ENTERTAINMENT TWIN BEDS. Captain’s bed, mattress, Siberian Husky 4 sale. Good w/kids 13 room to add garage or workshop. Lots MERCHANDISE EVENFLO rocking bassinet, never $125 OBO. Girl’s 5-piece set includes of storage. Available immediatley. used, pd $100. Sling used, once. Call HIGH DEFINITION WIDESCREEN mattress, $175 OBO 719-494-0099 wks old. $100. [email protected] $267,500. Call Jo Nestor at 661-2556, APPLIANCES Julie, 382-8730. No calls after 7pm. TV, Panasonic CT34WX50, $899. Re/Max R.E.G. Call Jim, 573-5274. VANITY TABLE with mirror, $40. PETS ADMIRAL DESIGNER Series washer TODDLER SECURITY GATES (3), TV-27’’ RCA Oak Swival Console, BRIARGATE & dryer w/22lb giant capacity. Good $15/all; Little Tikes, Outdoor play set, Please call 538-0373 (2) FEMALE FERRETS, both fixed & wonderful picture, great condition, Ask- 3BR, 3BA home in D-20, over 2300SF, cond, $300. Call & lv msg 264-0749 $30-(Toddlers). Call 538-0373 ing $65 OBO 392-7507 shots, with 3-story cage & extras in- MERCHANDISE WANTED cluded. $300/all. Call 390-8414 LR, FR, sep DR, exercise rm, office, lg HOME FURNISHINGS laundry rm, child’s theater rm, jacuzzi, Wanted PET SUPPLIES trampoline, above ground swimming Buy or Sell a Home from one of your own! $100 Comp desk $15 Micro stand $20 Moving Boxes and Paper, all sizes pool, $235K. 333-5267 or 260-9720 TV Stand $30 19’’TV $80 futonbed $10 719-210-9344 55-GAL FISHTANK with oak stand, Work with someone who knows the military. Dresser—472-8628 hood, fish & lots of accessories. Super BRIARGATE: 5 bedrooms, 3baths, MISC FOR SALE Price-Must sell. $160. Call 282-3894 2.5car garage, 2942SF, ranch near Call Barb Schlinker – 719-499-3334 $175 CHERRY SLEIGH BED. school & park. Call 548-9900. Brand new in box. Warranty. (2) JBL L-100 stereo loadspeakers, 100 Local Reserve Officer and Real Estate Broker Can Deliver. Call 719-227-0257 watt, gd cond, $60; Qn-sz sofa sleeper, COMMERCIAL BRIARGATE-5br/4ba, 3car, D-20 speckled blue patt., $100. Call 574-7221 REAL ESTATE Great location! Walk to elem, jr & high $295 5-PC BEDROOM SET. Brand schools. $1600 282-0699 new, still in the boxes! MUST SELL! 92 Escort $500, 46g aquarium w/stnd Can Deliver. 719-473-2700. $150, 2-6K BTU A/C’s $75 for both or FOR LEASE OFFICE PRICE REDUCED-SECURITY: 3br, $40 ea. 638-8123 SPACE 3.5ba/2c gar, fcd yd, gas fpl, hot tub, $70 FULL PILLOWTOP MATTRESS, hardwd flrs, $192K. Call 390-4492 new, still in the plastic with warranty. Shed $300, 10Spd Bike $50, Rd Bike Can Deliver. 719-866-7042 Springs Office Park CENTRAL $250, Mtn Bike, $250, Washer $150, 2860-2862 Dresser & Chest set $75, 472-8602 $70 QUEEN PILLOWTOP. Circle Dr. North 3BR/2BA/2CAR, 1619SF, min from Still in plastic, can deliver. • Lease/200-20,000 sf downtown - across from park, newly re- www.ColoradoBarb.com Call 719-471-7220 DISNEY SNOW Globes; 19-inch TV Sanyo w/TV stand, $55. Call Sharon at • Office mod., fcd bkyd, offered @ $157K. Con- $100 QUEEN ORTHOPEDIC MAT- 559-7704 • $3.75 net sf tact Julie, Merit Co., @ 287-0246. TRESS SET, brand new in plastic in- Colorado & Santa Fe Real Estate BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 3ba, 2gar, home in cludes warranty. Will Deliver. Please Mike • 1-888-532-4464 BRIDAL GOWN Spring Creek! Better than new 2003 call 719-667-0311 SAMPLE SALE Build Home! A true must see! Close to $165 KING PILLOWTOP MATTRESS Discontinued designer dresses FOR LEASE WAREHOUSE downtown! $212,900. Colorado Pride SET. Still in plastic, with new warranty. ranging from $500-$1500. Realty, LLC, Patrick, 232-5583 Can Deliver. 719-328-9728 By appointment only call Linda New Office Warehouse Condos Zone at 632-8418 or 649-7609. PBD with light manufacturing. CUTE DOWNTOWN HOUSE! 2br, AIR BED, Brand Name Dual Chamber 108 E. Cheyenne Rd., Ste. 101 1200-3600sf, $900-$2700 per month. 1ba, 1c gar. 1300SF fin + bsmt. Huge air mattress + box w/Memory Foam & www.demafille.com Short or long-term lease. Lease with Lot! Zoned R-2. $187,900. Patrick, Remote! New! Never Used! Still in fac- purchase option available. 7205 E. Colo. Pride Realty, 232-5583. tory box. Cost over $1300. MUST HWY 24. Call 492-5001 or 659-5307 SELL $595. 719-227-0257. HUFFY SPORTS Basketball goal. Ad- SOLD IN 40 DAYS! justable to 10’, $50. Call evenings after 1303 MONTEAGLE ALL WOOD BEDROOM SET. 6pm, 472-0611. LAND 3-br, 360-7900-Re/Max Masters Beautiful, Must See! Large Chainlink Fence and Swingset All new in the boxes. The Security of Gated Neighborhood Must sell! $695. 719-633-8203 $250-Fence $350-Swing set or LAND FOR SALE $500-both. 472-4501 Living. Near Peterson, Ft. Carson. INCREDIBLE LOT-Cripple Creek Mtn Min. from Downtown. From $160’s in- Another Man’s Treasure QN BED Set, $350; Coffee Table, $60; Estates. 360 degree views! Backs to cluding 2c gar. Call Patty Miller, Buy * Sell * Consignment Lawnmower, $70; 13” TV, $60; Lamps, open space, lake across the road. Stream 459-1457, 548-0400. The New Home Gently used furniture at affordable prices. $30. (2) end tables, $60. 201-7308 below. Buy now for retirement! Colo- Connection, Heritage Realty 10% military discount. on items over $100* rado Pride Realty, LLC, Patrick, (*not consignment items) QUEEN ANNE CHAIR, $98; New La- 232-5583 EAST 3970 Sinton Rd. (I-25/GOG exit) dies, 10-spd bike, blue/black, $65. LG COMMERCIAL LOT. Central. Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. Please call 382-0573 (PENDING IN 23 DAYS) Sun-12 noon-4pm. 444-0404 1.03ac. Zoned PBC. Corner of Cir- cle/San Miguel. Price reduced to $345K. 5738 HERMIT PASS DR. Queen matt. & bx spr. good cond. $95. 2br, 2ba, 1c., FR. Re/Max 360-7900 2 Firestone tires P225/75R15 w/wheels Patrick, Co. Pride Realty, 232-5583. ARMOIRE & night stand, 5-drawer $49. 351-7267 REDUCED $10K! 6615 Chantilly Pl. dresser, pine bunkbed (twin/full), micro- REAL ESTATE Tri-level, 4br/3ba/2c, fin bsmt, new wave, A/C unit, couch. 622-1172 SCHWINN Road Bike, sm frame, $30; paint, tile floors, fireplace, 4 ceiling Best art easel, $325; GMAS china, FOR SALE BICENTENNIAL WALL CLOCK, fans, bay/vinyl windows, vaulted ceil- $125; Ptbl Dshwsr, $25. 651-9468 $30. ings, patio, fenced 3950SF lot, by park Please call 538-0373 PROPERTY WANTED & Pete AFB. Call Angie Vance, Danc- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ing Star Realty, 290-6649. Blue Couch w/bed $100. 2 Wood end LET US RECYCLE your home to a tbls $30/both. 2 White Flr lamps Washburn XB120LH Left Hand Bass needy family! Private couple will pay FSBO: 3br, 2ba, kit, din, lv, fam, $20/both. Blk Microwave, $40. Guitar w/Case and Extras. $250.00 top $$. Call us Now! 473-1007. 1400SF, 1car, lg yd/deck, Close to Car- 540-2236 Call 238-5418 Bijou Properties son/PAFB. $138,900. 591-8016

UNBELIEVABLE WESTSIDE GEM! SPRING CREEK - $212,900 Colorado 1639 W. Cucharras St. Beautiful 3br, 3ba, 2gar $ Main house is 3br, 2ba; Better than new 2003 Built Pride GET 500 AT CLOSING! Cottage 1br, 1ba Home! Everything is new! A/C. A True Must See! Realty LLC. HELPFUL HINTS: Exc. Single family home or Close to Downtown! great as a rental! #1. When interviewing an agent, make sure that they Price reduced to $249,900! INCREDIBLE LOT have your best interests in mind. #2 LG COMMERCIAL LOT! Cripple Creek Mountain Estates . The price of a home is not reduced because you 360 degree views! Central. 1.03 ac. Zoned PBC. don't have an agent. WHY NOT BE REPRESENTED? Close to open space, #3 Corner of Circle/San Miguel. Patrick Rios . Choose an agent who is experienced and cares! 4247 COLLEGE VIEW Priced Reduced to $345K. lake & stream Ft. Carson area duplex! Buy now for retirement! 719-232-5583 Colorado Pride Realty, will always put your needs first! We Live-In one; rent the other! SOARING EAGLES - are waiting to help you find your dream home! Contact us ANTELOPE MEADOWS [email protected] Each unit is 3br/1ba/1c gar $203,900 today for a complete list of properties that meet your needs! Rancher with full unfin. bsmt! Great 4-level, Northeast, 4br, Carolyn Cathey CUTE DOWNTOWN HOUSE! Tons of upgrades! 4ba, 2c gar Finding a home should 2br, 1ba, 1c gar. Hardwood, vaulted Eat-in kitchen, vaulted, open, 719-321-0306 1300sf fin + bsmt. ceilings, deck! light, bright always be a pleasure! Huge Lot! Zoned R-2. $187,900 Must see! $204,900! [email protected] Close to everything! For a personalized list of properties with addresses, contact us at carolyncathey.com Academy Spirit 14 April 15, 2005

For Rent or Lease to Own. 5 1ST MONTH FREE! NORTHWEST Bdrm/4Ba/2Car, 4 yr old home, 8 min Near Ft. Carson. Broadmoor Area. NE from PAFB, Dist 49 schools. 1bd/$525, 2bd/$650; most utils paid, House for rent NW, D20 schools 201-7135 pets ok, spec. mil. rate. Call Tom, 3br/2.5ba/2c, immaculate. Ready to SRIC, 632-4800 move in. Call 598-3736 N/E: 4/3/2 AT 5096 Stillwater Drive. NEW deck/paint/kitchen cabinets. Call POWERS 548-9900 to see this lovely home! HOMES FOR RENT RENT-TO-OWN! 7230 CAMPSTOOL DR. 3br, 2½ba, Beautiful Remodeled 3 Br, 2 Ba BRIARGATE appls incl. $500 Rent Credit. $1075/mo. Home in Great Location. + $800/dep. No Pets! 597-9149 No Down Payment & 4-LVL, 3br, 2ba, 2c gar, LR, DR, lg Seller Pays Closing Costs! fam rm, fin bsmt, storage! $1250/mo. CLAREMONT RANCH, new John La- 2721 Lark Drive- Avail June 15th. 599-3534 or 260-9720 ing Home, 4br, 4ba, 2car, 2500SF, a/c, Own for as little as $1000 Mo! fcd YD, 2 fpls, bases close. 201-7341 1-800-676-3982 ID 4077 D-20, WALKOUT Ranch. Nice, clean, www.ColoradoBarb.com roomy 4bd/3ba/2cg, w/a view. Walk to RENTALS WANTED Direct: 499-3334 school. Call 660-4363 (cell) Parker St. Claire Realty Company NEW Immac 4100SF home on golf COMPANY NEEDS 5 HOMES to lease Woodmen Hills Beauty for Lease course. 5br, 4ba, a/c, fin bsmt, long term or lease/purchase, (full price, 5 Br Upstairs! 2.5 Bath, SPECIAL-$2000/mo. 594-4269 no fee). Guaranteed rents. No tenant ELLICOTT/YODER problems. Call 591-9101. 3 car Tandem, .5 acre, $1595 CENTRAL www.ColoradoBarb.com ROOMMATES WANTED 719-499-3334 DOWNTOWN, Park across street, 1br, 24 Hour Free info: big fcd yd, love pets w/dep, w/d, 3BR HOME pvt lg br/ba, $400/mo. + 800-676-3982 ID# 4001 $525/mo. + utils. Avail now! 360-6766 utilities. N/S. (Woodmen/Meridian). Pets ok. Call 495-9805 DOWNTOWN VICTORIAN: 1br, 1ba, loft, w/d, view of city/mtns. Lg fcd yd. 3BR, 1½BA, 2c garage, furnished, VILLA LOMA BEAUTY Pets Ok. N/S. $650/mo. 635-1888 Widefield. $400/month + ½ utilities. 2784 sq. ft. 4-lvl near Powers. Call for details, 719-213-9435. New 4-Bedroom on 40 acres, 3BR/3BA/2C, Wlk-out lwr lvl, RV XL 1BR, stylish executive apartment prkg, drv-thru to rear yd, storage shed, best location downtown! 5br/3ba home, hot tub & more! Sat $164,000. Zero Down, Zero Lots of extras! Must See! $550/mo. Close. No pay until May 2005. FP, 2 decks, $221,000. Toni—359-2410, TV/cable internet. Near AFA/PAFB. The Rawhide Co. Realtors Call 201-7006 or 231-7835 $700/mo + 1/2 utils. Call 310-5530 BUSINESS SERVICES LICENSED MASSAGE Excellent grass and water, great CONDOS TOWNHOMES for horses or small business. Has POWERS BRIARGATE 2BR/2BA apt to share. High Speed Internet Access MASSAGE THERAPY. Deep tissue appliances, patio & landscaping. FOR RENT Pool/Exercise Room/View. $425/mo + Business and Residential. massage. New client special! (3) 1-hr Stetson Hills-Built ‘03. 3/3/2, All Ap- ½utils. Call 598-7819 evenings. sessions for $100 or $45/hr. Call Dennis Quiet near Colorado Springs. 3br/2ba Townhome w/ attached 1C gar- No charge to see if you qualify. pliances, Full Base, A/C, Birch doors & Call Audio-Com at 594-9258 at 634-1369 or 360-0340 (cell). Jim, 719-475-0517 Trim, Wind Cov, Ceiling fans, Red- age. End-unit w/ views. Gated Com- HOME TO SHARE. Fem pref. 2 min. All Major Credit Cards Accepted. wood deck, prof. landsc, dog run, Will munity, close to PAFB & Carson. Avail from No. Gate AFA. Pvt 2bd/ba, use of CARPET CARE pay $2000 closing costs, $198,318. 1/6. 1 yr lease. Incl. appliances: w/d, furn. $500/mo. + ½utils. 488-3469 PHOTOGRAPHY FOUNTAIN VALLEY 573-7878/510-6093 Washer/Dryer/Refrig/Dish/Oven/Micro. Done Right carpet Care We “Care” for $825/mo, $500 dep. Evenings: ROOMMATE to share 2bd/2ba, our troops! Special-$3 rms $44.95, Boutte’s Photography 2001 5-BEDROOM, 3-bath home nr. Ft. CRIPPLE CREEK $400/mo. incl utils. Close to USAFA. Creating & Preserving Your Family Carson & Peterson, FSBO, $227,900. 574-3683 or 303-688-6549 house special-$89.95. Satisfaction Call 850-218-9326 Guaranteed. 651-2453 Legacy Through the Art of Exceptional www.homeinfountain.com, 391-2354 VERY NICE 2br/1ba mobile home on 5 YR OLD LUXURY TH-3BD, 2½ba, Photography. 5-6BR, 4½BA, 3c, 4042SF, theater rm, treed & fenced, 1.28ac lot, easy access, 1810SF, attach 2car, pets welcome! SECURITY CHILDCARE Family, Business, Children and Senior suite in bsmt, upgrades throughout. great views. Cindy, 719-510-4483/ 24-hr rec msg. Call 866-449-6415 x 74 Portraits. Merit Co. 719-687-1112 Immac. new house in new Cross Creek LIC FCC PROVIDER on Ft. Carson. 10688SF lot, landscaped, auto sprklr, DUBLIN/ACADEMY, 3br, 3ba, 2c gar, (719) 636-5116 dog run, shed, Close to 3 Bases. Subdivision. 3bd/2ba/2c, lg yard, lg Infant Home. Mon-Fri. 5:30am-6pm. SECURITY TH/Duplex, all appls, avail now! $950 + deck, alarm, upgraded carpet & appli- Call Ruby, 559-8500. MILITARY SPECIAL. Widefield schools. Built 2001. dep. N/S or Pets. 495-3716 Family Portraits. $334,900. Call Nancy, 659-5497 ances, sprinkler sys in front & back yard MUST SELL! Below appraisal. 3br, w/timer. In Cul-de-sac Must See! LIC. DAYCARE. Old Farm Area $29.95 (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7, (8) 2x3. 1ba, 1car, Home great condition! Seller EXTREMELY NICE 2br, 2ba (80917). (1) Infant Opening & (1) Open- REDUCED $7K! 11168 Berry Farm townhouse w/1 carport. Complex has $1150/mo 382-6543 Armed Forces Photo, 390-9506. 2002 2-story 3bd/3ba/2c, loft, 2484SF, can help! Call now-640-2099 ing ages 2 & up. Call 596-1956 pool. $700/mo. 2768 Hearthwood Lane. SOUTHWEST Reflections by Fischer Photography basement, a/c, pantry, island, fpl, sec RANCHER, $129,950. FSBO 3bd/1ba Call Donna at 531-0591. COMPUTERS Weddings, Seniors, Family Portraits, sys, vaulted ceilings, walkout, patio, 521 Inca Dr. FHA, VA, and Conv. S.E.: (2) vacant condos-ea 1br/1ba, fpl, 3BR, 1BA, fcd yd, shed, pets ok, close On-Site Photography. fenced lot. Views! By school- Call 392-9559 719-201-1809 /Post/Schreiver. Call Angie Vance, w/d, Move-In Today! $550/mo. Call for to Ft. Carson. $800/mo. $800/dep. Call Dancing Star Realty, 290-6649 SOUTHEAST specials 590-1678. 524-3592 (W) or 533-0465 (home). TRANSPORTATION FALCON MAGNIFICANT mountain views from T/H -Westide, 3br, 2½ba, attach 2c 5BR, 3BA, huge yard, quiet area, mag- SERVICES oversized gar, gas fpl, all appls, nificant views, long-term lease is a plus! 2 decks. $133K. 2br w/fam rm/3rd br, ALLENDAC LIMOUSINE SVC LLC, 17545 SAGE CREST RD. kitchen has hardwood floors, newly 3-walk-in closets, $1300/mo. 596-0620 Near bases. Call 332-7681 FALCON, COLORADO $149,000 Luxury Sedans, Stretch Limos, Vans & painted/carpeted. Minutes to bases! This DUPLEXES SUVs. DIA & COS, 393-0013. Wonderful 4br, 2ba located on 2.5acs home shines! Call Carol Wolfe, NR. Ft. Carson: (on Gumwood Dr.) 3br, 2ba, short-term 1 yr or less on close to Schriever/Peterson. New roof McGinnis GMAC, 321-0166 DOWNTOWN-Spacious, clean, cul-de-sac, 2c gar, all appls + w/d. Pets & carpet, home warranty, domestic 1br/1ba, woodfloors, all appls, wash- TRANSPORTATION ok. N/S. $1200/mo. + dep. Friendly well. 4 stall, storage shed, paddock. SOARING EAGLES Rancher with full er/dryer, $550/mo + utils. 238-5246 DIVORCE Zero down financing available. MLS unfin. bsmt! Tons of upgrades! Hard- Neighborhood 495-6838 (days) 4-WD VEHICLES #428211. Walter Chase, Red Rock Re- wood, vaulted ceilings, deck! Close to Nr Dwn Twn: 2BD, 2 BA, 2 Walk-in Divorce-$175 Bankruptcy-$200 SKYWAY: D-12, 4br/4ba/2c gar, newly alty, 229-8140 everything! $203,900. Colo. Pride Re- Closets, FP, Washer/Dryer, Avail. Get it Right the 1st time! Custody, 1998 GMC Suburban, 3K miles on new alty, LLC, Patrick, 232-5583 Mid-April. Call Rick at 229-4040 renovated, new carpet, quiet neighbor- adoption & more. We do everything engine, looks and runs great. $9750. GENERAL hood, close to schools. House borders for you so you don’t have to. Over 15 Please call 573-0143 SOUTHWEST EAST Bear Creek Park. Great Views! Pets yrs exp! Park Paralegal, 632-1985. 310 HOMES UNDER $100,000. nego. $1500/mo. Call 632-2574. 608 S. Nevada 1977 JEEP CJ7, 6-cyl, hardtop, 2½” lift, Call John W. Clark @ CHEY. MDOWS (1 mi. to Ft. Carson), For Rent, 2 yr old house, like new. 3BR, new tires, newly rebuilt 258 engine, Seller’s Broker 233-1020 4br, 3ba, 2car, 1 blk to Otero Elem. 2.5BA located in new neighbhd, nr. HAULING $4000. Please call 382-4110 1310 S. Canoe Creek. 337-2222. schools, shopping, & military bases. 2c SERVICES AFFORDABLE HOMES gar/opener, fcd yd, patio, security GOT JUNK? 1992 S-10 CHEVY Blazer, 4WD, sun- See the best affordable homes near WEST systm, all appls & much more. AUTO SERVICES Affordable Hauling roof, automatic, 150K miles, runs good, Ft. Carson, Peterson, Schriever, AFA $1000/mo+750dep, avail Apr 1. Call Brush / Appliances / Junk $3000obo. Call 719-559-7601. WESTSIDE GEM! Phil or Sophie @ 495-4448 visit award winning website. 1639 W. Cucharras St. Insured / Dependable 1999 DODGE RAM 1500, 4X4, V8, www.NewHomeConnection.com Main house is 3br, 2ba; Cottage SINGLE FAMILY Rancher (5 min.) 7 days a week auto, PW, PL, a/c, cd, heated mirrors, 572-1768 46K mi, $13,500obo. Pat, 330-1610 BUYING A NEW HOME? 1br, 1ba, everything is new includ- from Peterson AF base 3 bdrm/gar. We share the commission! ing plumbing, electric, roof, sid- $900 to include utilities. Call 574-1633. LAWN CARE 2002 FORD RANGER, ½T, V-6, super Tom or Lee, 475-0091 ing. A/C. Exc. single family home SPRINGS RANCH: Tri-lvl 3br, 3ba, cab, 4WD, 31K mi, off-road pkg, NEW HOME BROKERS or great as rental. Price reduced to  $14,900 or best offer. 382-5110 $249,900. Colo. Pride Realty, fpl, unfin bsmt, 1900SF, dw, w/d, views Deep Plug. Commercial Aerating Mike Harrington, 310-3431 of Pikes Peak. $1200/mo. No Pets al- $30 & Up. Neighborhood discount. 2002 MAZDA B4000, 4x4, supercab, REPOS!!! lowed. Call Danielle Jaeger, 574-5000. Custom Blended Fertilizer 43K, great condition, $12,995. Stock # DUPLEX/4PLEX Overseeding 75308A. Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. 45 HOMES RANGING FROM $99,000 SPRINGS RANCH-2br, 3ba, 2car, a/c, STATE OF THE ART FULL 1 FREE Spring mow w/powerrake f/p, all appls, clean, N/S, N/P. $1050. COLLISION & REPAIR CENTER Call to schedule your wkly mowing TO JUST OVER $200,000 FT. CARSON area duplex! Live-in one; $100 off 1st month’s rent. 439-5354 2002 TOYOTA Tacoma Dbl Cab, 4x4, rent the other! Each unit is 3br/1ba/1c Dependable & Quality! auto, loaded, 44K miles, $21,500OBO. 3 Bdrm in Fountain $99,000 gar-4247 College View, $179,900. STETSON HILLS: 2750SF, 4br/ba, 2fp, • Complete Paint & Repair on Call Wayne 528-2550 Call 229-8382. 3 Bdrm tri-level 105,000 Colo. Pride Realty, 232-5583. a/c, sprklrs, lg fcd bkyd, cov. porch, Frame & Unibody 5 Bdrm 3 Bath 2 story 199,000 Pets nego. $1135/mo. Call 380-8939. • State of the Art Equipment 4 Bdrm 3 Bath 2 story N/E 174,000 APARTMENT FOUNTAIN VALLEY • I-Car Technicians on Staff 3 Bdrm 3 Bath 2 Car Peyton 190,000 • ALL MAKES & MODELS On The Table RENTALS 3BR, 2BA, gar, bsmt, a/c, lg fcd yd, • Hail Damage Some are $0.00 Down appls, fpl. Can Move-In Quickly! • Work with all Insurance Companies A Personal Chef Service Must Qualify – Call LaRa @ CENTRAL $1000/mo + dep. Call 650-0690 • FREE Estimates Countrywide for your pre-approval • Ask about our Lifetime Guarantee LaRa Direct – 291-4872 2BDRM APARTMENTS, Centrally lo- Cross Creek. New Rancher w/finished I Do the Shopping Special Diets and bsmt. 3bd/2ba/2c. Rent or lease option. cated. $595 + up/variety of amenities. 638-4849 I Do the Cooking Custom Meals Call Hank 632-9396 Ask about our military specials. Please $1200 + util. 684-4865 6210 Lakeshore Ct. Heritage Realty call Ann, 260-0320 or 338-6954 New 3bd/2.5ba/2018sf home. Luxuri- I Clean the Kitchen Weekly, Bi-Weekly, 2BR DOWNTOWN APTS. Great loca- ous! $214,000. Open House Sat 11-6. (East of Powers & Palmer Park. Left on I Stock Your Fridge Monthly and Special tion, clean, quiet, 3-blocks from Peak 7995 Hurley Dr. 322-9330 Waynoka Pl., Right at Lakeshore Ct.) Occasion Service Theater. Cats ok. $485/mo. RTO w/Owner Financing. 1 yr old, lg with Healthful, Call 201-7006/231-7835. available 2br, 2ba, 2car. Option Fee $3500. AUTO WINDOW TINT Delicious Meals DOWNTOWN STUDIO, 1br/1ba, $999/mo. Rent Credit $100. 448-1070 America’s #1 $400/mo. + utilities. Available April 1st. Call Karen 492.6816 Call Rod at 237-2250. MONUMENT 2/DR $124.95; 4/DR. $134.95; Mortgage Lender SUV/$145.95; VAN/$155.95; 3 M Member of the American Personal Chef Association and RANCH on 5 acres, partially furnished, EAST Clear Bra. Home Tint Avail. Call Colo- Certified by the National Restaurant Association Military Loan Specialist 3br, 3ba, study, craft/sun rm, 3c gar, rado Springs Windowtint, 520-0617 Most approvals in 1 day 1ST MONTH FREE! N/S home. Pets nego. 720-220-8584 LaRa Fryer – Direct 291-4872 Near Pete Field. Clean 2br/1ba, all NORTHEAST appls, incl washer/dryer. Spc. Mil. Rate. [email protected] $475. Call Tom SRIC, 632-4800. 4BD Woodmen Hills beauty! 0.75 ac- res, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans. 10 For the most up-to-date MASTER BR w/pvt ba, avail 5-15 $450 + utils., 5 min. from PAFB, w/d. mins. to Pete/12 mins to Schriever! Pets home listings, Call Tracy, 330-7754 nego. Rusinak RE, 590-6140. Call Hank - 632-9396 BLACK FOREST:5-bdrm, 3½ bath FOUNTAIN Fenced 5-acres. $1425/mo. 494-2229 NORTHEAST 2bd/1ba. Rent and sec. dep. $435. Sm [email protected] pets ok. Laundry fac. on site. 5-min BRAND New stucco rancher in 5BD/3BA/2c gar, Union/Acad. 100% from Ft. Carson. 719-440-5557 Gleneagle, 14237 Petrel Dr. Easy access Financing. Extremely Motivated! New to I-25, lots of nice upgrades, flooring & int/ext. Call now-719-439-5261 SOUTHEAST countertops. $1500/mo. No dogs/smok- ANTELOPE MEADOWS. Great 4 1 MONTH FREE RENT ing. 1673SF, unfin bsmt for storage, level. Northeast, 4br, 4ba, 2c gar, eat-in XXL 2br - in Fountain Town Center 3br, LR/DR connected. FR is open to kitchen, vaulted, open, light, bright, Clean, quiet, balcony. Close to Ft. kitchen. Call Vicki, 488-1147 must see! $204,900. Call Carolyn, Colo- Carson. Great Location! Gorgeous new home in wonderful rado Pride Realty, 321-0306 $495/mo. Call 201-7006/231-7835 Chaparral Point neighborhood at Indigo DESPERATE SELLER Ranch. Adjoins lg green spc/park. You Can Rent to Own SOUTHWEST Highly rated schools. 7748 Firehawk Ln. $1295/mo. 265-6627 719-201-7135 or 597-5843 $250 MOVE-IN SPECIAL For Rent or Lease to Own. 3 Near Ft. Carson. 633-4091. 2br, 1000SF Newer, 5br/3.5ba, 2fp, 3 fin levels. Bdrm/2Ba/2Car, 3yr old home, Dogs www.cheyennearms.com 2900sf+. A/C, hwd flrs. $1,395/mo. OK, 7 min NE from PAFB, Dist 49 1st mo rent + dep. 703-334-4862 schools. 201-7135 $299 MOVES YOU IN! Includes 1 mo free rent w/13 mo. lease. NORTHGATE/GLENEAGE:3br, 2½ba, LG CONDO, 4br, 4ba, lg 2c gar, Efficiencies, 1 & 2 br apt home 2car, gas fpl, refrig, sprklr sys, 2100SF 1900SF, indoor pool, hottub, saunas, t w/private entries. Starting at $430/mo. new home, fcd yd, master suite, D-20, ct, RV pkg, . $159,900. Call 591-4774 Sorry, no pets allowed! 635-7090 N/S & N/P. $1295/mo. 550-5810 Academy Spirit April 15, 2005 15

ANTIQUES Immac 92 Chev Astro Van 1 ownr Green Wrangler Sahara, Only 35k mi- SUZUKI 1992 SEADOO GTS & 1998 SEADOO AC/AM/FM/csAWD/ABS HO4.3L les, D44, 4.0L, manual, Hard and Soft GSX Ltd. & double alum Triton trailer 1969 CHEVY VINTAGE C-20, ¾T, 160K HD trans/oilcool $1800 528-5156 tops, tilt, cruise, cd, fully loaded with 2001 Suzuki Bandit Two-Brothers rac- w/cargo box. $7300. Call 572-5518. YOU’LL LOVE belonged to my Dad. Needs a good every option, professionally Lifted with ing exhaust, HJC helmet, tank bra and OUR AWARD WINNING home, never seen salt, 67,000 actual DODGE Rubicon Express SuperFlex kit, 33’’ ti- cargo net. $3800 548-9966 RVS miles, 307 V-8, 4 speed, wood box res, Rancho 9000’s, Skid row engine BEACHES 2000 DODGE 1500, 4X4, X-cab, 36K 1990 Itasca Windcruiser motorhome, bed, very clean, original, stored win- skid, SYE, Custom drive shaft, Teraflex TOYOTA mi, List $17995. Stk # P2580 Dealer, 32 foot, handicapped equipped, 454 ters, asking $5,000. The truck is in 2nd gen. disconnects, Turbo City Throt- Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. 1990 4-Runner, Auto, V6 118K mi. runs c.i. fuel injected engine, fiberglass ex- Wisconsin, I am in Colorado. Will ar- tle body, air tube and K&N filter and From Clearwater to St Pete. great. Brand-new speakers and terior, 72,000 miles. Satellite, CB, range viewing. Call (719) 659-4698. FORD more $8K in extras, one owner, custom CD/MP3 player, $4,800 obo 638-0236 awning, rear camera, remote spot, gen- ordered from the factory. $14,950 call Over 600 Vacation Condos and erator and more. Very clean. Never AUTO LOTS 1979 FORD FAIRMONT, 66K mi, 719-439-7761 2000 Tacoma 4x4. 4cyl; 5spd; reg. cab; smoked in. Less than 3000 miles on Homes to choose from. 200ci, 26 MPG, great body! Very clean, a/c; am/fm cass; trailer hitch; new tires, new brakes, $1300. 526-4832 ext. 4478 LINCOLN tires. This motorhome has a wheel- Buy and Sell Cars at: 88k mi. $11K OBO. 472-8506 chair entry lift and an electric Stay a day or forever, the only 1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4. $3000 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR: Premium 02 COROLLA LE-5spd/Warranty/AC screw-driven incline lift to move pas- PCS’ing must sell soon. New tires and SUV! 12,544 mi, $27,000 or best offer. Pwr all/ABS/cruise/Alarm/FM/CD 64K senger captain’s chair from entry to po- call you need to make is www.EZLot.com brakes. Contact 330-5235 Exc. cond. Call 310-7113. mi $9k obo 719-388-2015 sition on deck. $19,750, (719) 1-800-237-6586 648-6024 1997 Ford F150 XLT, 104,000 miles, 99 Lincoln Navigator, exc. Cond. UTIL. TRAILERS It’s Easy! New clutch, exhaust, $5500 obo, $16,500. Blue. High highway miles. MOTORHOME Class C, 1988 Mallard, Travel Resort Services, Inc. 329-0224 call after 5:00pm 719-559-5128 2003 Keystone Tail-gator 278RR 30’ toy 44K mi, one owner, new tires, tone cap, 16401 Gulf Blvd. GMC MERCEDES BENZ hauler bought new in Nov ‘04 Asking $7500. Call 598-0481. $20,500 call 481-1610 Redington Beach, FL 33708 ACURA 2002 GMC YUKON, 4DR SLE, 62K 1992 190 2.3 Mercedes Benz, blk, CD, mi, List $26995. Stk # 75170A. Dealer, PW, good condition, auto, $4200obo. 3,500#axle, 205/75R15 radials, 12” steel Ph. 1-727-393-3425 1990 ACURA LEGEND, lthr, sunroof, Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. Call Will, 360-0364 side rails, front jack, <1 yr old, like Fax 1-727-398-5730 pwr locks/wind, great motor, needs new, $600. Call 282-8231. 2004 GMC ENVOY, 4DR SLE, 28K NISSAN/DATSUN trans. Asking $600obo. 574-3960 mi, List $22995. Stk # P2543 Dealer, VANS www.trsinc.com Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA, only 78K AUTO ACCESSORIES 1999 DODGE CARAVAN, loaded, 2002 GMC ENVOY SLT, all options! miles. $2400 or best offer. Call 20” ION rims with Goodyear tires, no 472-8637 $4000. Please call 734-904-3275 or 75K blk gr/lthr, 4WD, full wrnty. Very 734-904-3273 curb marks, looks new! $1200 or best Nice! $17900obo. Call 650-4994. OLDSMOBILE offer. Call 233-5699 or 472-5699 2000 CHEVY Venture EXT LS, 64K MILES APPROVED DEALER THULE 20 CU FT top carrier, new used 1987 CUTLASS Supreme, great cond. mi, new tires, 1 owner, FWD, CC, PL, Are you new to the military and have no PW, Pwr sliding dr, $9100. 382-4830 once, $160. Call 719-338-3339 or credit or slightly dinged credit. The Mi- CD player. New springs & brakes, rear 719-574-4208 les Program was designed for you. Call air shocks, maint. current, trans. flush, alarm. $3,500 obo. Call 599-5381. MOTORCYCLES BUICK Scott @ Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881. HONDA 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO’S, PW, 2005 Harley Road King Custom WE SAY YES! PL, A/C, starting at $10995. Stock black fuel inj saddle bags 120 We specialize in helping you drive the 1998 HONDA Civic, 139K, good condi- #NR6109. Mike Shaw Buick, 636-3881 mi 4wks old 648-9030 596-6752 vehicle of your dreams. Apply now tion, $4225. Call 719-321-0734 or PONTIAC ‘01 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan Classic: 24/7, no cost, no obligiation. 382-6263 (evenings) Loaded, lots of extras, MSTA. 6400 mi. 800-631-7165 2000 Honda Civic VP, 100,000, Great 2004 PONTIAC Grand Am’s, SE, PW, Quick sale-$4800. Call: 660-7910 Condition, $7000 OBO Please call An- PL, AC, CC, 4door, starting at $10,995. CAMPERS Stock #NR6073. Mike Shaw Buick, ‘04 Suzuki Volusia Ltd. 800cc, ghost drew at 719-382-9659 flames, saddlebags, & more! 1900 mi. Featured Unit: 2002 COUGAR 5th wheel, 8’ slider, 636-3881. For Sale: 1983 Honda Shadow 750cc, Immaculate cond. $6000 Call 510-4581 2 BR- 2 BA condo 2.5KVD propane generator. 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