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Vol. 66, No. 17 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. April 25, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Self-responsibility Mission accomplished by 68th CSSB Story and photos by “Our Soldiers worked under some James H. Egbert of the most demanding conditions on Mountaineer staff the planet and never complained. They just did the job,” he said. “It was an After a 15-month deployment to honor for me to serve as battalion Camp Liberty outside Baghdad in commander during such a critical time support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, in the Global War on Terrorism and to the 68th Combat Sustainment Support be there during the surge, supporting Battalion’s commander said, “Mission the main effort, was a privilege.” accomplished,” at the unit’s homecoming As the 74 Soldiers of the 68th at the Fort Carson Special Events CSSB marched into the Fort Carson Center April 22. Special Events Center, cheers from While in Iraq, the 68th CSSB Families and friends roared to near- “Stagecoach” was in charge of providing deafening levels as they waited Multi-National Division — Baghdad eagerly to spot the Soldier they were and Multi-National Division — waiting for. Central with field services, cargo Col. B. Shannon Davis, deputy receipt and shipping, direct support commander and chief of staff, U.S. maintenance and nearly every class Army Forces Command Mission of supply. Support Element Fort Carson, When the 68th CSSB arrived in addressed the crowd, welcoming the Iraq in February 2007, the unit was “Stagecoach” Soldiers home and tasked in providing command and congratulating them for completing control for the fleet that established the mission in Iraq. Davis reminded the Forward Operating Base Hammer audience that the fight for freedom was paving the way for the first brigade not without a cost of Soldiers’ lives and that entered the theater during the asked for a moment of silence in honor surge of U.S. combat forces. of those who fell in action. What began as a 12-month As the formation was dismissed, deployment, quickly became a 15-month Family members rushed the floor to Above: Lt. Col. Darrell Duckworth, commander, 68th Combat Sustainment Support extended tour of duty. According to Lt. be reunited with their loved ones For Battalion, and son, Darrell Junior, dressed like his dad, are reunited at the Special Col. Darrell Duckworth, commander, one couple, Capt. James Machado Events Center April 22. Below: Friends and Families cheer as Soldiers of the 68th 68th CSSB, the morale of the Soldiers and Liz Machado, who had been CSSB return home after an extended 15-month deployment to Iraq. was maintained at a high level. separated for the majority of their first year of marriage, this reunion was extra special. “This has been a very, very, long deployment, the days seemed to drag on,” said Liz Machado as she gazed at her husband. Countless other reunited Families had similar stories to tell, but they all held in common the joy of being together and safe at home once again. Editor’s note: Some of the information for this article was provided by Spc. Andrea Merritt, 1st Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office.

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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Soldier lends helping hand Garrison Commander: Col. Eugene B. Smith Commentary by Cat Eli long way” so I would be safe. Then he waited and took me Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: home. I learned that Michael was from Guam. I learned Dee McNutt Michael preferred that it be either cold or hot, not this flip- Chief, Print and Web Communications: I met an angel. flop spring weather we have here in the Rockies where one Douglas M. Rule Remember the movie, “Michael,” with John Travolta day you’re in shorts and sandals and the next you’re scraping Staff Writer: James H. Egbert as the archangel Michael? Well, this wasn’t that Michael, ice off of your windshield. I learned Michael takes care of Happenings: Nel Lampe but it was an angel named Michael just the same. the Soldiers and their Families as they return from Iraq or Sports Writer: Walt Johnson In 5 p.m. traffic, my eight-year-old Oldsmobile Bravada Afghanistan. He works with the Warrior Transition Unit. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall decided to play dead. I don’t know, maybe it was just tired. As he dropped me off in front of my home — and At first I was grateful that he stopped behind me, as my refused my offer to pay — I asked who his captain was or car had no hazard lights, no power whatsoever. And did I the name of someone I could report my appreciation.

This commercial enterprise newspaper is mention it was snowing? And that it was 5 o’clock traffic? Michael smiled and said quietly “there is only one man an authorized publication for members of the On Academy Boulevard going north just south of the that needed to know and he’s watching.” Department of Defense. Contents of the Drennan Road intersection? I wanted to give Michael a big hug. But I got out of Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view He didn’t berate me for blocking traffic; he simply the car and through our tears we said goodbye. I’ve of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is stood, out in the snow, making sure I was safe. I called a asked a few people, but they all said it would be next to 12,000 copies. tow truck and Michael still waited with me. A mechanic impossible to locate him. So I write this in hopes that The editorial content of the Mountaineer jumped the car back to life and Michael followed me as someone knows the angel named Michael and will give is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: I inched my way towards home. About three miles later I him that hug for me. And I’m sure he knows that I most (719) 526-4144. The e-mail address is decided my best course of action was to take the car to a certainly will pay it forward. [email protected]. garage. Michael followed as I doubled back, taking “the Thank you, Michael. The Mountaineer is posted on the Internet at http://public.carson.Army.mil/ sites/PAO/mountaineer/archives/forms. The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in PPOOSSTT TTAALLKK no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. Do you believe it is our duty as Soldiers to take The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the care of not only each other but civilians in need? Department of the Army or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services advertised. The printer reserves the “Yes, I believe that “Yes, I believe it right to reject advertisements. it’s our responsibility is everyone’s Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or to help anyone responsibility to take patronage without regard to race, color, in need.” care of our fellow religion, sex, national origin, age, marital human beings if they status, physical handicap, political affiliation Sgt. David are in need.” or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this Sanderson equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is 2nd Battalion, Sgt. 1st Class confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print 12th Infantry Tony Cata advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. For display advertising call Regiment, 4th BCT, 2nd Battalion, (719) 634-5905. 4th ID 12th Infantry All correspondence or queries regarding Regiment, 4th BCT, advertising and subscriptions should be 4th ID directed to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone (719) 634-5905. The Mountaineer’s editorial content “Yes, we defend “Yes, definitely I do it is edited, prepared and provided by the Public those who cannot all the time.” Affairs Office, building 1550, room 2180, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone defend themselves (719) 526-4144. that’s our job.” Sgt. Zildjian Releases from outside sources are so Charley indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Sgt. 1st Class 704th Support Mountaineer is close of business the week before the next issue is published. The Michael Garner Battalion, 4th BCT, Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit 1st Battalion, 4th ID submissions for newspaper style, clarity and 12th Infantry typographical errors. Policies and statements reflected in the Regiment, 4th BCT, news and editorial columns represent views of 4th ID the individual writers and under no circum- stances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. “Yes, it’s my oath as “Yes, you should help a Soldier.” people in need Classified advertising 329-5236 regardless if you are Spc. Scott in the military or not.” Display advertising Simpson 634-5905 204th Brigade Sgt. 1st Class Support Battalion, Armando Rosario Mountaineer editor 526-4144 2nd BCT, 4th ID 43rd Area Support Group Post information 526-5811

Post weather hotline 526-0096 News April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Regenerative medicine seen as Means to help Wounded Warriors by Gerry J. Gilmore structure to reconstruct new skin, muscles and tendons, members of society” is the task at hand in which Armed Forces Information Service and even ears, noses and fingers, Casscells said. AFIRM will play a major role, Casscells said. More than 900 U.S. servicemembers have “The cells that we’re talking about actually exist WASHINGTON — The Defense Department undergone amputations due to injuries suffered in in our bodies today,” said Lt. Gen. Eric B. launched a five-year, Army-led cooperative effort wartime service in Afghanistan or Iraq, Casscells Schoomaker, the Army’s surgeon general. “We, even to leverage cutting-edge medical technology to said. Other troops have been badly burned, suffered as adults, possess in our bodies small quantities of develop new ways to assist servicemembers who’ve spinal cord injuries or significant vision loss. cells which have the potential, under the right kind suffered severe, disfiguring wounds during their “Getting these people up to where they are of stimulation, to become any one of a number of wartime service. functioning and reintegrated, employed, (and) able different kinds of cells.” The newly established Armed Forces Institute of to help their Families and be fully participating For example, Schoomaker said, the human body Regenerative Medicine will serve as routinely regenerates bone marrow or liver cells. the military’s operational agency for AFIRM will have an overall budget of about $250 the effort, Dr. S. Ward Casscells, the million for the initial five-year period, of which about assistant secretary of defense for health $80 million will be provided by the Defense affairs, said April 17. Department, Schoomaker said. Other program funding A key component of the initiative will be provided by the National Institutes of Health, in is to harness stem cell research and Bethesda, Md., the Department of Veterans Affairs, and technology in finding innovative ways local public and private matching funding. to use a patient’s natural cellular Rutgers University, in N.J.; Wake Forest University, in N.C.; and the University of Pittsburgh U.S. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric also will participate in the initiative. Schoomaker explains how researchers Special techniques are being developed to employ are growing a new ear for a badly burned regrown tissue in the fabrication of new muscles and Marine using stem cells from his tendons or for the repair/replacement of damaged or own body. This is one area of advanced missing extremities such as noses, ears and fingers. treatment being explored by the Continued advancement in regenerative medicine new Armed Forces Institute of would greatly benefit those servicemembers and Regenerative Medicine. veterans who’ve been severely scarred by war, Photo by R.D. Ward Schoomaker said. 4 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008 News Space symposium discusses tracking system by Dick Foster day that we don’t deliver capability to called “Blue Force Tracking.” These design, “so that we can be on the ground Mountaineer Special Contributor the warfighter.” systems allow troops to identify one floor in developing concepts … and The Army’s use of faster, better another, coordinate movements, and shaping them to serve all the users that The Army depends more than ever space-based systems for communications, reduce the potential for friendly-fire they need to serve,” said Campbell. on space-based systems to support its intelligence and force protection has casualties. Campbell has already placed Army combat troops in Iraq, Afghanistan grown rapidly in recent years. Their use has grown from about officers inside the Air Force Space and and around the world, so it must One system uses camera-equipped 1,000 tracking units deployed in 2003, Missile Systems Center in Los Angeles, become more involved in designing pilotless drones guided by Global to 50,000 currently. where new systems are designed. He is and operating those systems, the Positioning System satellites to fly The Army is determined to play a pressing for a similar Army presence Army’s top space officer says. route reconnaissance and other security more active role in refining these inside the Air Force Space Command “The measure of merit, from my missions to deter insurgent attacks. space-based systems and designing in Colorado Springs. perspective, is what we deliver to the Another system, the Force 21 new ones to meet the needs of Campbell is encouraged that many warfighter,” said Lt. Gen. Kevin T. Battle Command and Control, Brigade warfighters, said Campbell. of those coming into the Army’s space Campbell, commander of the Army and Below tracking network, was The Army’s G-3 (Operations and program are from combat services, Space and Missile Defense deployed in Iraq in 2006 by Fort Plans) has directed Campbell to bringing firsthand experience with them. Command in Arlington, Va. Carson’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, increase the number of Army space “There’s really goodness in bringing Campbell was a featured speaker 4th Infantry Division. operations officers, he said. an infantry or armor or artillery officer April 10 at the 24th National Space Using GPS, the FBCB2 allows The larger cadre would provide who’s been serving in the field, to bring Symposium at the Broadmoor Hotel. Soldiers inside their Humvees, Bradleys officers deeper into combat formations, that perspective back,” said Campbell. “We look to the industry and across and Abrams to view computer screen to the brigade level, to help units adopt “That’s an important perspective to service lines to unify forces to deliver maps showing their location and those of the new systems. have when you’re 8,000 miles away from the most capability,” he said. “Because all “friendly” units in their operation. Army space officers would also where the war’s occurring,” he said. the men and women out there are the The FBCB2 is one of several become more active in the largely Air “They have great insight and great ones who pay the steep price for every variations of systems collectively Force domain of satellite concept and instincts in what those warfighters need.”

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Across from the Crowne Plaza Exit 138 at I-25 to Circle & Janitell Military April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Heroic efforts earn Soldiers Bronze Star with Valor Story and photo by Sgt. Zach Mott Peterson led the movement as Key, Sgt. Kyle 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Kincaid and Spc. Cory Bushell followed. The Office, 4th Infantry Division Soldiers took cover behind whatever they could — buildings, vehicles, trees — as they maneuvered BAGHDAD — For their valorous efforts, 1st as close as they could to the checkpoint. Lt. Galen Peterson, Sgt. 1st Class John “We set up two guys on the balcony on the Weatherly, Staff Sgt. Jason Key and Sgt. Ruddie second floor, and the lieutenant and I went up to Williams, all with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th the top floor,” Key said. “As soon as we got up Infantry Division, were presented Bronze Star there, we started taking precision fire. They knew Medals with Valor during a ceremony April 17 at we were there.” Forward Operating Base Callahan. The Humvees provided what cover fire Peterson and Key, both of 1st Combined they could to keep the special groups members Arms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd at bay. Peterson, Kincaid and Bushell fired at the Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, enemy positions while Key set up the anti- were part of a group of four Soldiers who raced tank weapon. Once prepped, Key fired a round at to support an Iraqi army-manned checkpoint near the window where much of the small-arms fire Sadr City, Iraq, which was on the verge of being was originating. overrun by an estimated 100 special groups “That pretty much quieted that guy down,” members March 27. said Key. “They were taking (rocket-propelled “I think the Iraqi army kind of followed us grenade) hits on their vehicles left and right, after that,” said Key. “Once they (saw) us come pretty much getting blown apart,” Peterson said, out with some bigger stuff, they started actively platoon leader for C Company, 1st CAB. engaging the enemy at that time. That was kind Peterson ordered his troops to drive to the of like a morale booster for them. It seemed to checkpoint in their Humvees, but the group was turn the tide on that little situation.” unable to get closer than 300 meters because The lull brought on by eliminating the Staff Sgt. Danny Key, left, is awarded the Bronze Star with Valor by disabled vehicles blocked their path. primary enemy position served as an opportunity Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, commanding general 4th Infantry “We dismounted and we assaulted toward the to maneuver the Soldiers out of the building. Division and Multi-National Division — Baghdad, at Forward Operating checkpoint,” he said. “All the IA guys were Ninety minutes after the battle started, Base Callahan in northern Baghdad April 17. Key serves as a tank pinned down between the Colorado barriers and commander with C Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 68th the curb. They were just trying not to get killed.” See Heroic on page 7 Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

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Miscellaneous $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Unit issues and turn-ins Live Wounded Warrior Webhall — will be held today Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward for Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. from 4:45-6:15 p.m. The Army Surgeon General invites information leading to the conviction of person(s) Office of the Staff Judge Advocate services are: wounded servicemembers and their Families to share responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial Trial Defense Service — Hours of operation are their concerns and recommendations and ask questions number W156244, from the motor pool adjacent to Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TDS is of senior Department of Defense leadership. Log on to building 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. 30, closed on Fridays except for appointments and www.mhs.osd.mil/WWTBWebhall.aspx to participate. and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 2007. Please provide any emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article 15 information to the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., Self-help weed control program — Department of U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, Defense regulations require pesticide applicators on and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m at building building 1816, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call 6255, 526-5572. military installations to be certified. Units who wish 526-0564/3991 with case Number 0318-07-CID056- to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control Program Claims Division — Hours of operation are 20360. All information will remain anonymous. This Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The must have Soldiers trained in the proper handling, reward expires Nov. 13, 2008. transport and application of herbicides. Once an office is closed on federal and training holidays. individual is trained, the Directorate of Public Works $500 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal Soldiers must attend a mandatory briefing before Environmental Division can issue the appropriate Investigation Detachment is offering a $500 reward receiving a claim packet. At the briefing, Soldiers products and equipment in order to treat weeds in turf for information leading to the apprehension and must submit a Department of Defense Form and rocked areas around their barracks, service and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the 1840/1840R (pink form), at building 6285, 526-1355. administrative areas and motor pools. damage to U.S. government property and fires in Legal Assistance — Hours of operation are Training sessions are held Wednesdays from motor pool building 1882 on May 2. If you have Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. 10-11 a.m. through the end of October at building information about this or any crime, contact CID at (appointments only) and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (walk-ins), 3708. Each unit may send up to five people for training 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (wills by appointment only), unless additional applicators are pre-approved The $500 reward offer expires May 11, 2008. Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (appointments through the unit commander and the DPW $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal only) and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (power of attorney Environmental Division. Products and equipment may Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward and notaries only). The office, in building 6285, is be picked up and returned to building 3708 Mondays- for information leading to the apprehension and closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call Fridays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. -noon. conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire at 526-5572. To find out more about the Self-Help Weed 4467 Ray Circle on post April 1, 2007. If you have DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate Control Program, call the Pest Control Facility at information about this or any crime, contact CID at under the following hours: 526-5141. Housing area residents may contact the 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. • Striker’s Café — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. GMH work order desk at 579-1605 for a complete list The $5,000 reward offer expires Aug. 8, 2008. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 of approved products. Food service for special events — Family Readiness p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — Groups and units that conduct fundraisers by (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 selling limited food items are required to fill out an • Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded application and checklist for their event. Contact fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. Soldiers who came home separate from their units Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony. at 526-7375 for details and a copy of the paperwork (brunch), and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). The next social is May 15 and all are welcome. needed. The application and checklist are also • 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- available through unit Family Readiness Groups. fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — Closed on weekends. accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Education Center hours of operation — The injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Mountain Post Training and Education Center, seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: information channel to senior Army leadership to cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone • Counselor Support Center — Monday improve the way the Army serves the medical needs numbers and points of contact for services: through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 of Soldiers and their Families. • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA a.m.-4:30 p.m. service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can pational Specialty Library — Monday through walk into Psychology or Psychiatry without an this number for emergencies or routine tasks. • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; appointment Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays receive same-day treatment. The Department of when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is required. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Behavioral Health has extended its hours of • Defense Activity for Nontraditional operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 for service needs or to report Education Support and Army Personnel Testing CGSC courses available locally — The U.S. Army complaints. — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 Command and General Staff College educates and • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle p.m.; closed training holidays. trains intermediate-level Army officers and intera- at 526-1695. • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional gency leaders prepared to operate in full-spectrum • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday Army, joint, interagency and multinational operations Don Phillips at 526-9271. 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. as field-grade commanders and staff officers. The • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- Intermediate Level Education core curriculum is Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. designed to satisfy the educational needs of all tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. active-component and reserve-component officers as • Base operations contract Contracting Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence a result of the Army’s Officer Personnel Management Officer Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Department office hours — The System 3 for promotion to lieutenant colonel. for reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, Correspondence (Release of Information) Office Colorado Springs ILE class instructors: Lt. Col. Scott damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. in the Patient Administration Division hours are Winterfeld and Lt. Col. Mark Johnson. Phase-1: (AT) • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and closed June 15-June 30, San Antonio; Phase-2: (IDT) Oct. 1, request latrines, for service or to report damaged or on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 2008- May 1, 2009, Colorado Springs/U.S. Air Force overturned latrines. for more information. Academy; Phase-3: (AT) June 1, 2009-June 15, 2009, San Antonio. For further information contact: Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- [email protected] processing is held in building 1218, room 230. Use Hours of Operation the following phone numbers for more information: Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions Central Issue Facility regular business hours — separations 526-8473/8476/1302; retirement 526- for direct select and local OCS Boards are handled by are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. 4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/ 0507/0475; the Personnel Actions Section, Personnel Services In-processing accessions 526-8479/8236/ 4558; and chief of Branch, Military Personnel Division, in building Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in- and out-processing 526-6230. 1218, room 160. OCS direct selection is in effect Initial issues until Sept. 30, and there are still slots open. Contact Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Tom Grady at 526-3947 for more information. Partial issues Briefings $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and Alumni Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward Cash sales/report of survey Program preseparation briefing is required for all for information leading to the conviction of the person Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. departing servicemembers. Current Army policy responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. Direct exchange requires personnel ending time in service to register Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at the Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. one year out and retirees two years out. sewage basin of the Fort Carson waste water treatment Partial turn-ins Preseparation briefings are held Monday-Thursday plant, Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with information Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report to concerning this crime should contact Fort Carson CID Full turn-ins ACAP, building 1118, room 133, by 7:15 a.m. Call at 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333. Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. 526-1002 to register. Military April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 7

See Heroic from page 5 he welcomed the opportunity to use the skills he’s practiced so much. Humvees left the scene bound for “It’s nice having a vehicle that a Coalition Forces outpost to has the capability to actually do that resupply on ammunition and other — with the tank — and using it for goods in case they were called into what it’s for and not just rolling duty again. down the streets,” said Williams. In a separate incident April 11 The fighting continued for in the southern portion of the Sadr more than 30 minutes as Williams City district of Baghdad, scanned rooftops, alleys, windows Weatherly and Williams were and everything in between for leading the 3rd BCT Soldiers as enemy attempting to engage the they escorted troops conducting patrol as others worked to treat the route clearance. injured Soldier. Abrams tanks from C Company “I was worried about guys on accompanying the route-clearance the ground that were helping with vehicles rushed into action to recovery and excited at the same suppress the swelling attack that time as I got to do what I was disabled a Coalition Forces vehicle trained to do,” he said. and injured a Soldier. Rocket- Weatherly, who is on his second propelled grenades and small-arms Operation Iraqi Freedom tour, fire quickly turned to the two tanks remains humble about his actions. and a Bradley Fighting Vehicle as “We’re doing our job. That’s all they maneuvered to protect and then it is — helping (support) Iraqi treat the injured Soldier. Sgt. 1st (security) forces — when we’re Class John Weatherly, the platoon doing our job,” he said. sergeant leading the armored In helping protect their fellow escorts, directed his troops to Soldiers, the Soldiers were able to Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenny Scott engage the enemy, who were firing kill 12 enemy and destroy a cache Workshop sets priorities from behind the cover of buildings in a secondary explosion that night. and other nearby structures. They also continued to provide Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general Division West (First Army) and Fort “We moved up beside the security so the night’s mission Carson, addresses the division’s senior leaders at a workshop Apr. 16. Graham ensured Husky to put ourselves between the could be accomplished. they have a clear and common understanding of the command’s strategic priorities and Husky and Sadr City and engaged,” “We just held the intersection goals. Division West provides training and readiness oversight, and mobilization support said Weatherly. so they could finish placing the to U.S. forces through its seven training brigades located in Colorado, Texas, California, Williams, Weatherly’s gunner, is guard tower at (Joint Security Kansas, Washington, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. on his second tour in Iraq and said Station) Tharwa,” he said.

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Story and photos by James H. Egbert On the third Thursday of each month, We want to prevent the Mountaineer staff Alternate Escapes is filled by veterans from conflicts and wars spanning the past 67 years wounded warriors from For the past 15 months, under the leadership of who want to meet with and offer encouragement being forgotten like many Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph P. Van Dyke, to the most recent wounded warriors. ‘ Alternate Escapes has hosted the monthly Joe “We want to prevent the wounded warriors who came home from Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome and Social. from being forgotten like many who came home Vietnam and Korea. The most recent social was held April 17 from Vietnam and Korea,” said Van Dyke, who was — Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. welcoming home wounded Soldiers who were not the master of ceremonies for the social. Van Dyke Joseph P. Van Dyke able to return with their respective units. Injuries encouraged veterans from any conflict to join with ’ forced them to process through other channels. him and the Fort Carson community in reaching

Wounded Soldiers were honored at this month’s Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome and Social held April 17. Military April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 9 helps heal wounds old, new

out to the wounded warriors and welcome them home. Veterans like retired, U.S. Army Col. Vic Fernandez, who served two tours in Vietnam, came to offer words of wisdom to the wounded warriors. Fernandez spoke about his experiences in Vietnam. “I was rummaging in the basement the other day, which is what old Soldiers do, and I came across an old photo that brought back a flood of memories of those I served with. Later that day, I was asked by someone, ‘Were you ever in Vietnam?’ I replied, ‘Yeah, I was just there this morning.’ So someday, when you’re old like me and someone asks if you were in Iraq or Afghanistan, you can say, ‘Yeah, I was just there this morning.’” Fernandez was one of many who gave a testament and words of encouragement during the Wounded Warrior Social before the Soldiers were brought to the stage and recognized. A pizza dinner was shared along with time to swap war stories and “battle bull” Vic Fernandez was a guest speaker with fellow veterans. at the Wounded Warrior social Van Dyke said that the time spent relating to held April 17. others who have gone before is one that only a warrior can understand, but the recognition of the community is a healing force that will undoubtedly begin to mend wounds of the soul, both old and new. Spc. Michael S. Howerton The Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome and is greeted by one of the Social is held 3:30 p.m. on the third Thursday each Patriot Guard Riders at month at Alternate Escapes. All wounded warriors, April’s Wounded Warrior veterans and anyone who wants to recognize the service Welcome and Social. and sacrifices of Fort Carson Soldiers are invited.

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Story and photos by Douglas M. Rule that firefighters from Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Fort Carson, El Paso County and other Nearly 9,000 acres were burned, hundreds federal agencies were of local residents were evacuated, a firefighter able to keep the lost his life and a week later, despite a blanket fires away from the of wet snow, hot spots still burn. buildings, both on But Turkey Creek Ranch Recreation Area is the ranch, the historic virtually untouched and should be ready to open Penrose House and the adjoining private May 10 with the planned Spring Celebration, said property, Mystic Meadows. As a result, the Stephanie Kowaluk, assistant manager for TCR. fire burned grasslands and trees. “It’s a tragedy that firefighters (at TCR and Kowaluk said that the horses at Turkey Ordway) lost their lives,” Kowaluk said, “but the fire Creek came through the experience fine. Capt. couldn’t have come at a better time of the year.” Emily Venn, Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic, Kowaluk went on to explain that having a wild- examined the horses and hadn’t found any fire this time of year gives nature the opportunity problems. Kowaluk said that the two large to regenerate as the growing season is just starting. draft horses were still a little upset with the Later in the season grasses would be taller and more smoke, but the resident burro was placed near people would be vacationing in the area. The fires them. She said that he is a calming influence. could have been much worse, loss of life higher The other horses did well. and property damage more extensive, she said. “We have a good herd,” she said. “We While Kowaluk pointed out the fire devastation, acquire them because of their temperament. sometimes within yards of TCR facilities, she said We have to have calm, steady horses for the Capt. Emily Venn, Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic, gives a checkup children and other riders. The fire didn’t to Cowboy, a mustang at Turkey Creek Ranch, following the fire. disturb them too much.” Kowaluk said that there were some real heroes the fire area. Some horses were evacuated before the there on the ranch staff. There are three herds on the fire forced closure of the area. For a brief time, ranch: the TCR horses, the Mounted Color Guard TCR personnel and contractors were allowed back horses and horses owned by a contractor which are in and more horses were evacuated. The remainder also used for trail rides. When the fire first broke were pastured in the area, as this was safer than the out, it was very close to the Penrose House on the possibility of the horses becoming trapped in the south side of TCR. Two new horses, which were stables should the fire have jumped the fire lines. separated from the other horses until their health Kowaluk said that with so little physical damage could be assessed, were moved from behind Penrose to the ranch, mostly to the playground in the north House to the main corral. Kowaluk, who had been camping area, that TCR should be ready by May 10. on the job less than two weeks, said that everyone She was concerned that with the news of the fire and pitched in to make sure that the horses were safe. the grass fire area near the front gate, customers might Jill Montgomery, manager for TCR, Leon think the ranch is closed. Once the safety officials Iverson and Robert “Gonzo” Gonzales, give the go-ahead and full utilities are restored, the groundskeepers, and Dan Norrell, lead for TCR recreation area will open again. The only restriction Mercantile all stayed with the horses until the fire in the near term might be the riding trails. Those trails forced evacuation of the people. Norrell’s son, Maj. were in the burn region and have yet to be assessed. Jared Norrell, Division West (First Army), and Montgomery said that TCR will need some Steave Barness, business manager for the volunteers to help with erosion control and The horses of the Mounted Color Guard are back in their Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, also fence mending. Individuals and groups wanting corral following the Turkey Creek Fire. The fire scorched lent a hand. Dan Norrell allowed some of the horses to volunteer should contact the Installation the hillside behind the corral. to pasture on his own property, which is away from Volunteer Coordinator at 526-4590. 12 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008 Community Memory of Soldier inspires action by Chaplain P.K. Roberts Sgt. 1st Class Catina Lenise Searcy spiritual leadership to Soldiers and evident that she loved her country. Evans Army Hospital Chaplain was assigned to the 59th their Family members. I have tried to Ministering to her dear friends Danita Quartermaster Company, right here at practice this calling throughout my and Lisa, who flew in from Virginia Entering the room in the Intensive Fort Carson. She worked at the Wolf career. Humbly, I must say that God and Washington, D.C., to stay at the Care Unit, I said, “Hi, I am from the Dining Facility. My husband and I ate used this season with “A Soldier’s hospital with her, just to talk and be Hospital Chaplain’s office.” at Wolf on many occasions when we Soldier” to revalidate the chaplain’s there, I knew that she was a friend The voice from the bed finished first arrived on this installation. I did purpose and call as never before. indeed. Meeting her local pastor and my sentence with, “Chaplain P.K. not know she was here nor did she In 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Paul wrote, church family members as they visited Roberts, from Hawaii, what are you know I had recently been assigned to “Some plant, others water and God and prayed with her daily, I knew doing here?” Evans Army Community Hospital. gives the increase.” He reminded me that she loved God and his church. “Mama, this is the chaplain that Psalms 37:23 tells us that the steps of the days of watering that I poured On March 29, my spiritual led me through my first 40-day fast, of a righteous person are ordered by into this Soldier’s life. She shared daughter died in the arms of her earthly this is the chaplain who prayed and God. Chaplains are called to provide stories and sermon illustrations that I mother. This Soldier’s Soldier could preached me up out of the clubs and knew were from my mouth. God so have said the same as Timothy did in streets of Waikiki. Mama, this is the blessed me to see the increase in this 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the chaplain I’ve been telling you about.” life. After meeting Searcy’s mother, good fight. I have finished the race. “Now that I know that you Lowanta Johnson, her sons I have kept the faith. Now there is in know who I am, who are you?” Lincoln and Prentis, her sisters, store for me the crown of righteousness, Her voice lifted and she brothers, uncles, aunts and which the Lord, the righteous Judge, sounded excited as she other Family members, I will award to me on that day — replied, “Chaplain Roberts, knew without a doubt and not only to me, but also to all do you remember Danita that she was a woman who have longed for his appearing.” Anderson, Lisa Steed who loved her family. As a result of sharing the last and Tina? We were Observing her subordinate chapter in Searcy’s life, EACH’s Unit stationed at Schofield Soldiers, her first Ministry Team started a class April 15, Barracks and attended sergeant, commander entitled, “The Issue of Forgiveness.” your chapel service. and colleagues stand “How to Forgive When You Don’t Feel I am Tina.” around her bedside and like It” by June Hunt is the book that “Oh, my, not the three grieve her leaving for Searcy had me read to her during my musketeers?” I said. “Yes, Kansas, I knew that she was late-night hospital visits. She is still I do remember you.” a Soldier who loved Soldiers. giving orders. Not only was she a Little did I know that this Having served two tours in super fantastic Soldier in the United hospital visit would become the Iraq and having received numerous States Army, she was also a Soaring reunion for a painful, joyful ending. awards, ribbons and coins, it was Eagle Soldier in God’s Army.

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Miscellaneous a street, highway, right of way or parking lot for more than seven days; failure to display current license plates or identification; or has been damaged Claims against the estate —With deepest regret to or deteriorated so extensively that it has value the family of Spc. John M. Conant. Anyone having only for junk or salvage. All personal trailers and claims against or indebtedness to his estate should recreational vehicles must be stored with the contact Capt. Larrah Quarles at 233-4220. Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities while on Military Spouse Appreciation Day — is May 6 Fort Carson. Once a vehicle has been identified from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It is a free day of hair cuts, in violation of one of the above categories, a massage, fashion show, lunch, crafts and more. It notification form FC 1094 will be issued. After 72 will be held at the Armed Services YMCA, 2190 hours of the violation notice, the property will be Jet Wing Drive (next to Sierra High School) in seized and stored at the owner’s expense. After 120 Colorado Springs For more information, call days, the vehicle/property will be disposed of in 622-9622. Free child care will be available. accordance with state law. Any questions regarding policies and/or procedures should be directed Fort Carson — invites the public to learn about to the Fort Carson Office of the Provost Marshal environmental restoration projects on post at the Traffic Section at 526-1770. quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting 6:30 Disposition: Checker Towing (contracted) p.m. May 8 at Elkhorn Conference Center. The for disposing of abandon vehicles. RAB meetings offer informative presentations on a Fees: $75 hook up variety of ongoing site-cleanup projects. For more $25 tow fee information about the RAB or to find out about access $20 a day storage. After 120 days, to Fort Carson for the meeting, call the Installation Checker Towing will dispose of the vehicle in Restoration Program manager, at 526-8004. accordance with state law. 3rd Annual Fort Carson baby shower — join in Fabulous Spouses Social Group — is a group celebrating the newest arrivals to the armed forces for the spouses of Soldiers who suffer from Family with demonstrations, games, trivia and traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress prizes. Everyone leaves a winner. The shower will be disorder. The social group has activities such as at the Special Events Center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9. getting massages, having coffee, taking bike The event is sponsored by Evans Army Community rides and hiking. Meetings are held at Healer Hospital Obstetric and Gynecology Department. Chapel at Evans Army Community Hospital, the "Get Ready for Summer" Safety Day — is 9 a.m.- second Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5 3 p.m. May 8 at the Special Events Center. A variety p.m. or 6 p.m. For more information contact of safety and wellness topics will be presented, Jackie Skinner at 261-1011. including blood pressure screening, outdoor Spouse Support Group — Are you feeling lonely, recreation safety, a Driving Under the Influence anxious or fearful about this deployment? Join a Carson. Girl Scout troops are available for girls in awareness simulator, and motorcycle- and vehicle- group of caring spouses. To register call Army kindergarten-high school, ages 5-18.Currently, safety presentations. There will be a motorcycle Community Service at 526-4590. Free child care is Fort Carson has the following active troops: knowledge and skills competition with prizes for the available for registered children. The support group Daisy 1071, kindergarten; Brownie 66, 929 and top three riders. Various motorcycle vendors will meets Tuesdays from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Java Cafe 1036, first-third grades; Junior 1015 and 929, display the latest gear. Food and drinks will be in Alternate Escapes on Specker Avenue. fourth-sixth grades; Cadette 1054, seventh-ninth provided by the 4th Engineer Battalion Family grades; and Senior 561, ninth-12th grades.To Readiness Group. For more information, contact Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a car, sign up for Girl Scouts, e-mail Debbie Antonio Scott Dillon at 526-3672 or [email protected]. home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call the Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 with at [email protected] or call 597-8603, Fort Carson Technology Exposition — will be financial questions. A financial advisor will return ext. 39.Adults who would like to volunteer with held Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the your call as soon as possible, within 48 hours. Girl Scouts may contact Roberta Samuels at Elkhorn Conference Center. Demonstrations and All hotline information is kept confidential. [email protected] or 524-2280. giveaways will be available while supplies last. Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers Preregister for the event and avoid lines at check-in Fountain-Fort Carson School District — has activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including at www.FederalEvents.com For more information openings for food delivery drivers and food sports and academics that help families teach ideals or to request a company or technology, contact: service workers. Call Dawn at 382-1334. such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. For Cait Bakke, (301) 596-8899, extension 255 or Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Scholarship information contact Cindy Mathis at 559-8886 or e-mail [email protected] applications — As a part of the Annual Pikes [email protected]. Gate closure — Gate 2 is closed for construction. Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade held in July, Aleut Creative movement class — School District 8 and Gate 2 will be closed until May 19. Use Gates 1 Management Services, in coordination with the the city of Colorado Springs Therapeutic Recreation or 5 to access the installation. There may additional Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military Program is sponsoring a series of classes designed delays at other gates during construction. Affairs Division, sponsors scholarships awarded to deserving Family members of U.S. servicemembers to enhance your child’s creative thinking and Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty killed or wounded in action while in a designated imagination. This program series designed for Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle Safety combat zone. The applicant must be accepted to an children 1-2 years old with and without disabilities. Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, anytime, on or accredited college or university or a current college The program includes movement to music, off post. The Basic Rider Course is for those who student. Applicants must be committed to attend cooperative play, sensory integration and perceptual have never ridden or have minimal experience. For a during the 2007-2008 academic year. Students who motor activities. Parents/guardians are encouraged to schedule or to register visit: www.motorcycle have already been selected for full scholarships that attend with their children and siblings are welcome. trainingacademy.com or call 380-1448. The will be awarded during the 2008-2009 academic Classes with be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, in Experienced Rider Course is for those who have year or have been selected to attend a Military the staff development room at the Lorraine Education completed the basic course, have their own motorcycle Service Academy are not eligible. and Community Center, 301 E. Iowa Ave., Fountain. and want additional training or a refresher course. All applications must be postmarked no The fee for the five-week program is $36. For more Questions can be directed to Kent Sundgren, lead later than Wednesday. Send applications to: information, contact Felicia Barnhart at 385-6964. instructor, at 526-8045 or [email protected]. Military Affairs Council, Attention: Rodeo Parade The Noncommissioned Officers Association — Abandoned Vehicles — The Fort Carson Provost Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs will host a job air on May 6 at the Doubletree Hotel, Marshal’s Office Traffic Section has initiated a Chamber of Commerce, 6 S. Tejon, Suite 700, 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., from 10 a.m.- vigorous campaign to rid Fort Carson of the Colorado Springs, CO 80903. 2 p.m. Prior to the start of the job fair, At 9 a.m., abandoned vehicle problem. The PMO will For more information, contact Brian Binn just prior to the start of the fair, there will be a continue to pursue this campaign until the problem at 575-4325 or e-mail [email protected] or the free seminar, “How to Work a Job Fair.” The is minimized or eliminated. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Event Manager, NCOA invites retiring or separating military In accordance with Fort Carson Regulation Brenda Carender, at 262-7160 or e-mail members and their Family members to this event. 210-4, Fort Carson Regulation 190-5, and Criminal [email protected]. Dress appropriately, bring plenty copies of your Code 18-4-509, it is unlawful to abandon a resume and be prepared to meet with over 40 local motor vehicle and or personal recreational property Fort Carson Girl Scout Service Unit 17 — serves and national recruiters who are hiring in all industries. on the installation. A motor vehicle is considered girls who: (1) attend school on Fort Carson; (2) live For more information visit www.militaryjob abandoned if it is left unattended or unmoved upon on Fort Carson; or (3) whose parents work on Fort world.com or call (800) 662-2620, extension 222. 14 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008 Chapel briefs

Chapel National Day of Prayer — is Thursday at Chapel Schedule Soldiers Memorial Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC with a complimentary lunch to follow. Anyone may Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person attend. For more information call Kelly Ellis at Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 392-5050 or Soldiers Memorial Chapel at 524-4316. Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Military Council of Catholic Women — is a Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 group of Catholic women that meets weekly to Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 provide spiritually enriching programs Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 The group meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 from 9-11:30 a.m. the first Friday of the month for Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 devotions and a chapel project; on the second and PROTESTANT third Thursdays, for Bible study and on the fourth Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 Thursday of the month for “Mary’s Mommies,” an Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 outreach to mothers and children under the age of 6. Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 Contact Tana Caballero at 886-4360 about child care. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 PWOC — Protestant Women of the Chapel is a Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 group of women that meets weekly at Fort Carson. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 All women in the chapel community and vicinity Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 are welcome. The group meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m.- Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. For more information please call Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103. JEWISH Please contact Liana Henkel at 559-8792 with For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. questions about child care. WICCA Vacation Bible School — An ecumenical Monday 7 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464B Vacation Bible School will be June 16-20, in Soldiers’ NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Memorial Chapel, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Groups are Native American sweat lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional available for children in preschool through graduating Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the fifth graders; children must be 4 years old by June 16. following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. Registration begins May 4; forms are at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel on the library counter. For information contact Pat Treacy, 524-2458 or Amy West, 393-1390. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the The Army Cycle of Prayer Nation: The observance of Holocaust Remembrance following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part Please pray this week for the following: Day, May 2, is set aside for remembering the victims of of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the Unit: Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, officers the Holocaust and for reminding Americans of what can entire Bible over a three-year cycle. and Families of the 116th Cavalry Heavy Brigade happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and Today — Psalms 119:145-152, 1 Thessalonians 4-5 Combat Team, headquartered in Boise, Idaho. indifference reign. Army: For Soldiers holding the 71-D Military Religious: For clergy and congregations of the Saturday — Psalms 119:153-160, 2 Thessalonians 1-3 Occupational Specialty, legal specialist, who Christian Church and Churches of Christ denomination Sunday — Psalms 119:161-168, 1 Timothy 1-3 and for the chaplains endorsed to military service by this support the Army’s legal system and help ensure Monday — Psalms 119:169-176, 1 Timothy 4-6 its integrity and equity. faith tradition. State: For all Soldiers and their Families from For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, or Tuesday — Psalms 120 & 2, Timothy 1-2 the state of Idaho. Pray also for Gov. C.L. “Butch” to pray for items from previous weeks, visit the cycle’s Wednesday — Isaiah 25:1-9, 2 Timothy 3-4 Otter, and the state and local officials of the Gem State. Web site at www.usarmychaplain.com. Thursday — 1 Samuel: 2:1-10, Titus, Philemon

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Spc. David Allen, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry the right way Division, learns proper motorcycle safety at the Basic Riders Course. by Spc. Daniel Donegan Fort Carson Public Affairs Office With spring in the air, many need to wear a helmet. Hutson, Medical Department Soldiers and their Families are “Your goal should be to become Activity, an experienced rider heading outside to take part in an old motorcycle rider,” said Kent attending the course. more outdoor activities. For Sundgren, lead instructor, Army Upon completion of the course some, spring means it’s time to Traffic Safety Training Program. (and it is possible to fail), Soldiers take the motorcycle out of the The BRC is free of charge for receive a motorcycle test waiver, garage and hit the road. Soldiers. It consists of two days of which can be taken to the Motorcycling has been an hands-on training, guided by Colorado Department of Motor increasingly popular sport for trained motorcycle experts, as well Vehicles and have a motorcycle many Soldiers. As of 2007, as five hours of classroom training endorsement added to their auto- there were 32,425 registered and testing. Motorcycles and hel- mobile license, also a requirement motorcycles Armywide. Along mets are provided and information for all Soldiers and civilian motor- with this increase in motorcycle on purchasing PPE is provided. cycle riders on post. Depending activity, there has been an increase The course is designed for those on the provider, attending the in motorcycle fatalities. with no experience said Sundgren. course may even end up saving Many people enjoy the sport, “As long as you can ride a some money on insurance. but many don’t possess the level bicycle and have an interest to ride, The Safety Office recommends Photo by James H. Egbert of training that they should. you can take this course,” he said. taking the Experienced Rider Robert Lehman, one of the

Photo by Spc. Daniel Donegan The fatality rate of Soldiers in Soldiers learn everything Course after the completion of instructors, points out the motorcycle accidents has risen from motorcycle operation to riding BRC. It is also offered at Carson course for the student riders to significantly, from 22 deaths in techniques to self awareness free of charge. For the ERC, the follow. The class participants 2004 to 40 deaths in 2007. Fort when on the open road. Soldiers rider needs a motorcycle and PPE. must perform various agility Carson offers the Basic Riders ride in a low-risk and small-class For more information on the maneuvers on the course. Course, a requirement for all environment, with about 12 BRC call 380-1448 or check out Soldiers who own or operate people per class. the Web site as www.motorcycle motorcycles and civilians wishing Besides being required, many trainingacademy.com. Classes are to drive a motorcycle on post. Soldiers find the class beneficial, offered Monday-Friday and there Proper personal protective even those who have been is a short waiting period. For equipment is also required for riding for years. information regarding the ERC Soldiers at all times when on a “I learned a lot of techniques I call 526-8045. Point of contact motorcycle — helmet, jacket, hadn’t even considered. I absolutely for all questions concerning the Students perform pants, gloves and eye protection. recommend this for even the motorcycle courses contact agility maneuvers While on the installation, all riders experienced rider,” said Maj. Chris Sundgren at 526-8045. through a slalom course to practice loss-speed turns and balance control. Maj. Chris Hutson, Medical Department Activity, takes instruction from Mike Galvin on how to lean into turns.

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Photo by Spc. Daniel Donegan Layout by Jeanne Mazerall Photo by Spc. Daniel Donegan Students from the Basic Riders Course wait in line to practice how to make turns on April 8. 22 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008 Community Free summer camps available for military youth by Douglas M. Rule and Atmospheric Administration. military equipment to show the youths the kinds of Fort Carson Public Affairs Office The Operation Purple Summer Camp for things their servicemember parents work with daily. 7 to 11-year-olds will be July 6-11 at Snow While there will be professionals running both Last summer, many Fort Carson youths Mountain Ranch in Winter Park. Snow Mountain camps, Tim Burke of OEP said that volunteers are enjoyed a free summer camp at the U.S. Air Force Ranch is part of the YMCA of the Rockies, needed as well. Adults, college-age and older, can Academy’s Farish Recreation Area courtesy of high in the Colorado mountains. assist with the camps, with free room and board the National Military Family Association. The Outer Edge Performance-hosted camps provided at the camp. Operation Purple will hold This summer, NMFA is expanding Operation are for 10 to 17-year-olds at the Ponderosa several days of preparatory training to ensure that Purple Summer Camps. The Airman and Family Conference Center in Larkspur, between Colorado volunteers know procedures important to these Readiness Center at Peterson Air Force Base and Springs and Castle Rock. Camps will be held camps. Burke said that many of these adults will Outer Edge Performance are hosting four camps in June 2-8, June 14-20 and June 29-July 5. become mentors for the teens, especially important Colorado in conjunction with NMFA for two age The Outer Edge Performance camps are adventure to those whose parent is deployed. Tracie Modrell groups at two locations for more children than based and designed for both youths and teens. with NMFA said that some of the volunteers from last year. The free camps are open to all military Activities include rock climbing, rappelling, high- past camps have said that they not only have changed children, regardless of branch of service, as well as and low-ropes course, white-water rafting, horseback the lives of the youth that attended, but that the children of members of the Commissioned Corps riding, mountain biking and traditional summer volunteers’ lives were changed for the better. of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic camp activities. OEP camps are designed with Modrell stressed that the deadline for the understanding that the youths applications is May 5. After that date, she said of deployed parents serve, too. that Operation Purple registration will close. According to Mary Marcantonio, Applications are available online at executive administrator for OEP, in www.operationpurple.org. addition to having fun and reducing the Camps are free to all eligible children, but stress teens feel from multiple deploy- parents or guardians are responsible for dropping ments, the camp will give the youth the off and picking up camp attendees. opportunity to develop a peer network If you would like to volunteer to help at an with friendships that will help them in Operation Purple Camp or for additional registration everyday life once the camp is over. information, contact Modrell at tracie.modrell@us. She emphasized that this camp is not an army.mil or (719) 282-8351. For more information ordinary summer camp and that for the about Outer Edge Performance camps, go to older youths, it is the chance for them www.outeredgeperformance.com. For more information to develop confidence in themselves about Snow Mountain Ranch, go to www.ymca

Courtesy photo and release any pressures that might be rockies.org/home/our-locations/snow-mountain- Outer Edge Performance camps include white-water rafting trips down building up inside. A military day is ranch. For more information on the National the Arkansas River for older teens. planned, with hands-on exhibits of Military Family Association, go to www.nmfa.org.

719-389-4942 1313 Motor City Drive Community April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 23 Police blotter

The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between April 10-16. Desertion and AWOL crimes __2_ servicemembers were cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with __6_ servicemembers were cited with AWOL, domestic violence, civilian female victim child neglect failed to go to place of duty __1_ servicemember was cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with harassment and physical contact domestic disturbance Motor vehicle crimes __3_ servicemembers were cited with failure __1_ servicemember was cited with __2_ servicemembers were cited with blood to obey general order 3rd degree assault alcohol level of .08 or more __1_ civilian was cited with theft __1_ servicemember was cited with a __1_ civilian was cited with blood alcohol __1_ civilian was cited with abandonment noise violation level of .08 or more of a vehicle __1_ servicemember was cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with DUI per se __1_ civilian was cited with failure to control harassment __1_ civilian was cited with DUI per se an animal __1_ servicemember was cited with burglary __2_ servicemembers were cited with __1_ servicemember was cited with larceny __1_ report of information — domestic driving vehicle with blood alcohol level of AAFES property disturbance (verbal) greater than .08 __1_ servicemember was cited with __2_ report of information — criminal mischief __2_ civilians were cited with driving under disorderly conduct the influence of alcohol __8_ servicemembers were cited with driving under the influence of alcohol __2_ servicemembers were cited with traffic accident with damage to government property

Miscellaneous crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with menacing __2_ servicemembers were cited with assault consummated by a battery __1_ civilian was cited with assault consummated by a battery __1_ civilian was cited with communicating a threat __3_ service members were cited with child abuse 24 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008

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A Child and Youth Service Center goalie blocks a shot attempt by an opponent during action Saturday at Pershing Field. on Carson

Story and photos by Walt Johnson his staff went over the ground rules for the season in children play, but she also wanted to see how much Mountaineer staff the hopes that the soccer season will run smoothly of what the children had learned in a hurry and and the center will achieve its goal of giving the what they had been able to retain. The lead up to the season was nothing that children a fun and learning environment to play the “Keeping them attentive to the form, we have anyone associated with the youth sports league game. After opening ceremonies, Burch said the taught them so they won’t hurt themselves is hoped for, but Saturday’s opening of the youth season should be one of the best for the children. probably the biggest challenge today. Right now, summer soccer season was everything needed. “We just went over the coach’s code of ethics and my team is young enough so you don’t worry as Sunny skies and a stiff breeze met the athletes the parent’s code of ethics and the kids’code of ethics much about teaching them the rules as you do the and their coaches as they took the field for the because we want to get all the people involved in the fundamentals of the sport. Most of what I want to beginning of the soccer season at Pershing Field. league on the same page. Our goal is to remember see them do today is not hurting themselves and The soccer season is usually met with a lot of that sports are fun for the kids and we want to give establishing good form on the field,” Prater said. enthusiasm here because it is the first event of the them a good experience so they will want to come One of the more remarkable things that has outdoor season and the chance to get out and run back and participate in our program,” Burch said. already taken place is on Prater’s team. Prater has and play in the sunshine and warm air. It is a delight After the ceremony, the children, coaches and two children on her team who share her last name. to both the children and their parents and siblings parents went to Pershing Field to begin warm-ups Only one of them is her child. The other Prater that come to see the game. and prepare for the first game. The weather during child has no family ties but Prater smiled as she saw Before the teams took the field, the Child and the past two weeks has not been ideal for outdoor the irony of the situation. Youth Service Center held the opening ceremonies practice, so most teams had had two or less practice “It was amazing to me when I got the roster at the center. Eric Burch, youth sports director, and sessions. One of the coaches who seemed to be and saw her name on it. I knew there were other ready for action was Alanna Praters on post, but I was surprised when I saw her Prater, who coaches a 7-9 name. I thought that was exciting that someone year-old team. Prater said it shares my last name but who I am not related to would be fun to watch the is on my team,” Prater said.

CYS Center athletes try to block a player from making a move on the goal CYS Center players swarm around an opponent who is dribbling the ball upfield during during youth soccer action Saturday. action Saturday at Pershing Field. 26 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Youth Challenge fun is tonight at events center by Walt Johnson The 2008 National Physique Mountaineer staff Committee Southern Colorado and Armed Forces natural The Child and Youth Services bodybuilding and figure champi- Center will host Teen Team onships will take place May 10. The Challenge Night tonight at the competition will be held at Doherty To the post Special Events Center. High School in Colorado Springs. The event is open to all youth Prejudging is scheduled to begin at age 13-18 and will take place from 10:30 a.m. with the show scheduled Hoop 7-11 p.m. Teams consisting of at to begin at 6 p.m. Fort Carson’s Tony Kevin Jones, 5, least three boys and three girls will Claiborne and Marcus Dungen will be 759th Military be competing in events such as the guest posers for the competition. Police Company, blindfolded dodge ball, an obstacle Forrest Fitness Center will goes up for a layup course, mind trivia, wacky golf sponsor a “Conquer the Courts” during intramural and other events. Call 526-2680 for Singles Racquetball Tournament playoff action more information. May 19-22. Friday at Garcia The summer season is fast Cash prizes will be awarded for Physical Fitness approaching and the aquatics center first place ($100) finishes in the A, Center. The is preparing for some great outdoor B, and C categories, second place intramural fun for the post community. ($75) in the A, B, and C categories championship The outdoor swimming pool and third place (50 Gift Certificates) game was played will be open May 23 for the summer finishes in the A, B, C and categories. Monday at Garcia. season. The pool will be open People interested in playing in Details on the through Labor Day weekend. The the tournament can sign up at the championship outdoor pool will be open seven center’s front desk now until May 16. game will be in days a week during the summer Anyone 15 years or older is next week’s edition season to help post people enjoy eligible to compete. For more of the Mountaineer. some outdoor recreation activity. For Photo by Walt Johnson See Bench on page 27 more information, call 526-3107.

A 5-day, 4-night camping experience for kids 7-13 and a grandparent June 16-20, 2008

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CSU-Pueblo Citadel Center CSU-Pueblo Peterson Air Force Base Sponsored by: 730 Citadel Dr. East Suite 300 Education Center - Bldg. 1141 Suite 111 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 301 West Stewart Ave. The Christian Grandparenting Network (CGN), (a non-profit organization) 719-442-2264 Colorado Springs, CO 80914 And The Business Community of Colorado Springs 719-574-3312 Note: A $50 registration fee is required for registration, which will be CSU-Pueblo at Fort Carson - Fort Carson Education Center 1675 Long St. Bldg. 1117, Rm 125 refunded upon arrival at the camp. Transportation is not included to the Fort Carson, CO 80913 camp, 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. 719-526-2509 Sports April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 27

See Bench from page 26 some of the world’s best senior golfers to Colorado information, contact Jim Springs, is fast approaching. Flagg or Ernie Costello, The competition will be tournament directors held at the Broadmoor Golf at 526-2706. Course July 28-Aug 3. The Forrest Fitness Center 29th U.S. Senior Open is will be hosting a great scheduled to include 156 of event for runners in May. the world’s best professional The facility will host and amateur senior golfers the Fort Carson 5K Fun (over the age of 50). The Run/Walk May 17 at 7 a.m. U.S. Senior Open will be the starting at the Special Events sixth USGA championship Center. People interested in staged at The Broadmoor. participating can sign up at According to Colorado Garcia, Forrest Waller or Springs Sports Corporation McKibben Physical Fitness officials, the competition Centers. There will be an dates back to the 1959 awards ceremony at 8:30 U.S. Amateur, which was a.m. after the completion won by Jack Nicklaus. of the event. The U.S. Senior Open There will be first, second will begin July 28 with three and third place prizes for the days of practice rounds. following age groups: 15-19; Championship play 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; will begin on July 31 and 60-69; overall male, overall conclude Aug. 3. The female, master’s male and Championship provides all master’s female top finishers. children, 17 and under, free There will also be a cate- admission when accompanied gory for dogs. Prizes will be by a ticketed adult. Along awarded for the best costume, with free admission, children Photo by Walt Johnson laziest dog and hot-to-trot will also receive a voucher dog. For more information for a free lunch, free ball Fight Fans contact the staff at any of cap and other USGA Ultimate Fighting Championship fans gathered at Alternate Escapes Saturday to watch the the post fitness centers. goodies when they visit the pay-per-view action on the facilities large screen television. The facility has a number of The U.S. Senior Open USGA Junior Tent, located great recreation activities for Soldiers and their Families. Championship, bringing at the main entrance.

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ARMY ROTC. START STRONG. 28 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2008 Sports MountaineerMountaineer AAtthlehlettee ofof tthehe WWeekeek Larry D. Milliner Sports Position: Fort Carson intramural basketball Larry D. Milliner was born in Tallahassee, Fla., and played ball since he was a small child. When he graduated high school, he felt like he had three choices: play sports, go to college or join the military. He chose to join the military and defend his country, but that doesn’t mean he is not still active in athletics. What sports did you play as a young athlete? My favorite sport is basketball because of my (sports) idol Michael Jordan. I played a lot of sports as a child but I think I migrated more to basketball because of Jordan and the things he accomplished. What would you change about sports today? If I could do one thing to change sports, it would be the influence I think the fans have on how sports games are decided. I think the fans have entirely too much influence on what a referee feels he or she can call because of the way fans react to it if the call is against the home team. What has been your best moment playing sports? That would be when I was named the tournament Most Valuable Player during my first deployment to Iraq in 2005. I am about to go on my third deployment to Iraq, but that was one of the highlights of my first deployment. What is your choice of the best moment in pro sports? The best moment in professional sports came last year when I watched Kobe Bryant score 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in Los Angeles. That was a very dominant performance and one of the best I have ever seen. Who do you think will meet in the NBA finals? I think Boston is the greatest team in the East and they should come out of the Eastern Conference. I know a lot of people believe the Lakers will win the West, but I think Phoenix will come out of the West to play for the NBA championship.

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Fort Carson, Colorado • www.carson.army.mil Colorado Springs’ founder built a castle: Glen Eyrie Story and photos by Nel Lampe Mountaineer staff

ust north of the Garden of the Gods is one of the most scenic places in the region. Gen. William Palmer, J Colorado Springs’ founder, selected a beautiful valley and canyon, with red rock outcroppings, similar to those in the Garden of the Gods. It was called Glen Eyrie, which is Scottish for “valley of the eagles” because an eagles’ nest is in the valley. Palmer was a hero in the Civil War, where he reached the rank of general and was awarded a Medal of Honor. He was the second youngest general ever in the U.S. After the war ended, Palmer went back to the railroad business. He was in Colorado in 1868, while planning railway lines for the Kansas Pacific Railway. When Palmer arrived in the area that would become Colorado Springs, he was smitten by the beautiful view. He bought land for a home and land to establish his ideal city. He also started his own railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande, which ran through Colorado Springs. Palmer married Mary Lincoln Mellen, who was known as “Queen.” Palmer called the canyon “Queen’s Canyon” and made plans to build a home for his new bride on his large estate. They first lived in a tent while the carriage house was built, then moved into the carriage house while a large home was built. Palmer later expanded the house twice, the last time in 1904. It now has 67 rooms and dozens of fireplaces, and is more castle than house. It has a large great hall — 37 by 58 feet, with a 25-feet high ceiling. It seats 300 people. The room has a gigantic fireplace made of stones with no mortar. Visitors hear about Gen. William Palmer’s castle during a tour of Glen Palmer was a man with ideas far ahead of his time. Eyrie, just north of the Garden of the Gods. Tours of the castle are See Glen Eyrie on page 30 offered, but reservations are necessary.

Glen Eyrie was the home of Colorado Springs’ founder, Gen. William Palmer and his family. The original house, built in the 1870s, was renovated and expanded in 1904. It has 65 rooms and now serves as a bed and breakfast and a conference center.

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See Glen Eyrie from page 29 along streets. He had irrigation through the mountains to reach the per person. Guests are served tea, canals built so the trees could be mining camps in Colorado, using a scones with Devonshire cream and Some of those farsighted ideas watered. He started Colorado unique narrow-track design, which jam, as well as other snack items. were incorporated into his castle. College and built a large hotel, the was cheaper to install and allowed Call 634-0808 for reservations for He created a smoke removal Antlers, near his train’s station. his trains to traverse mountainous the tea or tour. More information system for the castle. The castle Palmer envisioned Colorado curves and steep climbs more easily. is available on the Web site also had electricity and telephones Springs as a resort community, Queen Palmer left Colorado’s www.gleneyrie.org. at the same time they were first hoping his wife, who was from high altitude after developing a There is a discount if guests available in New York City. Long Island, N.Y., would like a heart condition, settling in book both the tea and tour. The castle had a central vacuum resort town better than the prairie England. Palmer continued living On Sunday only, a formal system, its own milk pasteurization settlement Colorado Springs was in Colorado Springs running his Victorian Tea is served at 11:30 equipment obtained from Louis when she first arrived. railroad business, but spent as a.m. Reservations are necessary. Pasteur, a wine cellar, an elevator, a The Palmers spent a lot of time much time in England as he could. The Victorian Tea menu includes billiard room and a bowling alley. in England because he had When Queen died, Palmer brought tea sandwiches in addition to the Palmer also had a lot of ideas investors and friends there. He his daughters back to Colorado scone, fruit and sweets, for $20.95. for his city. He planned wide brought back ideas as well as and they lived in the castle until The facility also serves as a streets and generous parks. He had building materials for his castle. his death in 1909. bed and breakfast and rooms are hundreds of trees imported from Palmer’s railroad business was Palmer was held in high esteem available to the public. Guests may the Arkansas Valley and planted very successful. He built lines by the townspeople, who erected book a room in the castle or other a statue of him astride his favorite buildings on Glen Eyrie grounds. horse at the intersection of Nevada A public driving tour through and Platte avenues, in downtown the grounds is available. For $5, Colorado Springs. visitors can drive through the The Palmer daughters chose grounds using a complimentary not to live at the estate following tour guide on compact disk or tape. Palmer’s death and the estate has Ask at the gate house. had several owners since then. The There are also holiday events Navigators, a Christian ministerial at Glen Eyrie open to the public. group, purchased the estate in A very popular event is a the 1950s., The Navigators hold 16th-century style “A Madrigal retreats and conferences at the Feast.” It is held in the music room castle, as well as camps, weddings during the Christmas season. and English-style teas. Costumed workers serve the The estate has a public tour at six-course renaissance-style meal 1 p.m. each day. Reservations are with proper ceremony. Many of required. The 90-minute tour costs the guests join in the fun by Palmer’s Glen Eyrie estate has vertical red rocks, similar to those in the nearby Garden $5 for anyone older than 15. wearing medieval or formal dress. of the Gods. The little house served as Colorado Springs’ first school. The English Tea is by reserva- Call 634-0808 or (800) tion only, Thursdays-Saturdays at 944-4536 for reservations. 2:30 p.m. The tea costs $15.95 The castle is located just north of the Garden of the Gods entrance, Just the Facts at 3820 N. 30th St. Take Interstate • TRAVEL TIME — half an hour 25 north to the Garden of the Gods exit, go west and follow the signs • FOR AGES — families toward the Garden of the Gods. The entrance to Glen Eyrie is • TYPE — historic castle marked with a sign for “The • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ Navigators.” Turn west at the (Out of 5 stars) entrance and follow the road to the gate house. The attendant • WALLET DAMAGE — $ (TOUR) will give further instructions. $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80

(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

Above: Bedrooms in Glen Eyrie are quite elegant.

Right: Elizabeth Roberts listens to the tour guide as she stands near the gigantic fireplace in the great room of the castle.

Left: Visitors on a tour stand by the carriage house, which served as home to the Palmer family while their house was being built. Get Out April 25, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 31

Earth Day museum is in City Park. Take Interstate 25 Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave Tickets Earth Day is celebrated Saturday from north to Denver, and take the Colorado are $20, available at the door. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Palmer High School, 302 N. Exit to City Park. “An ‘Organ-ic’ Mother’s Day Concert” is Nevada Ave. The free celebrations include May 10 at 8 p.m. and May 11, at 2:30 p.m.at entertainment, exhibits, crafts and activities. World Arena the First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Carrie Underwood and Josh Turner are in Nevada Ave. Tickets are $20 at the door. Free concert the Colorado Springs World Arena May 13. “Stay Tuned” is the concert May 17 at The Air Force Academy Band performs a free Tickets sold at 520-SHOW or ticketswest.com 8 p.m., in the Pikes Peak Center. Tickets start concert in the Pikes Peak Center May 13, at at $15; call 520-SHOW or the Pikes Peak 7:30 p.m., in honor of Armed Forces Week. Flying W Ranch Center box office. The center is at 190 S. Cascade. Free The Flying W Ranch has dinner and a Western tickets are available at the Pikes Peak Center show in the Winter Steakhouse, Fridays and Broadway musical and World Arena box offices. Saturdays. The menu includes steak for $26; “Rent,” featuring American Idol finalist or trout, ribs, brisket or chicken for $24. Go Anwar Robinson, is in the Pikes Peak Center Petting zoo in Fountain online to www.flyingw.com or call 598-4000; May 6-7, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at Through May 4, 10 a.m. to dark, an Exotic it’s at 3330 Chuckwagon Road. 520-SHOW. The Pikes Peak Center is at Animal Touring Exhibit is in a tent next to Papa 190 S. Cascade Ave. Teddy’s pizza place and the car wash, a block Lipizzaner Stallions south of Wal-Mart on Highway 85/87, near The Lipizzaner Stallions, known for their Kite and Wind Festival Gate 20. Camel rides are $5, admission is $1. graceful dancing, will be in the World Arena for Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Soldiers with identification are admitted free. two shows May 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Go online Grass Lane, hosts a Kite and Wind Festival to www.lipizzaner.com or call 576-2626. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. There’s a $4 Air Force Academy theater charge for the workshop for 3 and older. Call “I Love a Piano,” is Saturday at 7:30 p.m., in Choir performance 530-6745 for information. The nature center is Arnold Hall Theater at the Air Force Academy. Soli Deo Gloria Choir presents “Resounding just off Highway 85/87, near Gate 20. Call 333-4497 for tickets. Arnold Hall is in the Joy, including Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” Cadet area. Take the North Gate exit off May 3, 7:30 p.m. at the First United methodist Melodrama dinner and show Interstate 25. Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Admission is “Honesty Always Wins,” is this season’s show in free; bring a donation of nonperishable food the Iron Springs Chateau, 44 Ruxton Ave., in Free days, Denver attractions for Care & Share. Manitou Springs.; Tickets are $28.50 for dinner Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. is free for and show. Call 685-5572 for reservations. Colorado residents the first Saturday of every Philharmonic concerts Dinner starts at 6 p.m., the show is at 8 p.m., month. The Denver Museum of Nature and “Mozart in the Winds” is Saturday at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays. Science has free admission for Soldiers. The and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., at First United —Compiled by Nel Lampe

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