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Photos by Rebecca E. Tonn 41st returns Above: At the welcome home ceremony Monday, Sgt. Scott Rayl, Company C, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry, 41st Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, holds his son, Jacob, 7 months. Rayl’s wife Joani holds their son, Collin, 2. Left: The 41st Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, deployed to Afghanistan in June 2006 as part of the Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix V, which trains the Afghan National Army. The brigade and 230 of its Soldiers were welcomed home Monday at the Special Events Center.
INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEER Carson Soldiers visited Opinion/Editorial Community Briefs ...... 12 Soldier’s mom praises care ...... 2 Motorcycle rodeo ...... 13 by Sgt. Clint Stein and see if there was anything they Fort Carson baby shower ...... 13 Mountaineer staff could do to make the Soldiers’ time News Remembering Cinco de Mayo . . . . .14 there more comfortable. New Warrior Transition Brigade . . . . .3 Chapel update ...... 15 Trail West spaces still open ...... 16 Despite recent reports of sub- At the time of their visit two weeks Military Remembering Bill Joslyn ...... 18 standard living conditions at Walter ago, there were 15 Soldiers from Fort Military Briefs ...... 6 Info about contracts ...... 19 Reed Army Medical Center in Carson who were receiving treatment 3rd BCT builds relationships ...... 7 Civilian education system ...... 20 Tune tacklers ...... 8 VIDITalk ...... 21 Washington, D.C., Fort Carson Soldiers at Walter Reed. The majority of the Soldiering occupational therapy . . . . .9 Understanding divorce in Colorado ..22 who are being treated there are reporting Fort Carson Soldiers there are in the MWR events ...... 27 nothing but good things about the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Community Volunteers honored ...... 11 Feature healthcare facility and their treatment Infantry Division, which is currently Training with the 64th BSB . . . . .24-25 according to Col. Karl D. Reed, chief of deployed to Iraq. MUST SEE staff, senior mission command Addy was made an honorary mem- MUST SEE Sports Youth basketball ...... 29 During their recent visit to ber of the 2nd BCT last year and said he On the Bench ...... 30-31 WRAMC, Reed, along with Don felt compelled to visit “his boys” who Athlete of the Week ...... 33 Addy, president of the National were wounded while serving their coun- Happenings Homeland Defense Foundation, and try abroad in a war zone. “They took me Military month at Royal Gorge . . .35-36 president of Citizen Soldier Connection, in as part of their family and it was the Get Out ...... 37-38 saw firsthand the professional care and least I could do to show my appreciation first-class accommodations wounded for what they’re doing for me and so Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 Soldiers are receiving. many other Americans,” he said. Training to man entry control points. Display advertising (719) 634-5905 See Pages 24-25. Reed and Addy said they decided Although Reed and Addy could not Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 to visit Walter Reed, not to investigate see all 15 Fort Carson Soldiers who Post information (719) 526-5811 Word of the month: Honor Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 the conditions of the facilities there, but to check on Fort Carson Soldiers See Walter Reed on Page 5 MOUNTAINEER 2 May 4, 2007 Opinion/Editorial Mother praises Walter Reed chief neurosurgeon explained the knew Solomon would bust his chops. surgery they planned on performing But he couldn’t wait to get to therapy The following is by Carol J. Slavin, mother of the next morning, Tuesday. He drew a when the Cowboys blew a big game! Sgt. Thomas “T.J.” Slavin, who received care diagram on the white board in T.J.’s Solomon was more than a therapist; he at Walter Reed Army Medical Center room. They would go in through was a friend. Carla and Solomon are after being severely wounded in Iraq. his side and remove all the bone dedicated to our Soldiers. They treated fragments, some of which were T.J., Tom and me with compassion, piercing his spinal cord, and replace respect and gave their all to our son. his lumbar spine with a steel cage With their expert knowledge and Commentary by Carol J. Slavin the Walter Reed Army Medical Center filled with a manmade bone material. dedication, T.J. is now walking. Family member at 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 28. He was It was an extremely delicate surgery. T.J. had occupational therapy immediately taken to the operating We arrived back at the hospital every day. Nancy was T.J.’s Amid all the news reports of the room for his second leg surgery. at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning to spend occupational therapist. Because of his “deplorable” conditions at the Walter His dad and I arrived at 4 p.m. some time with T.J. before his surgery. injuries, T.J. had to learn to do Reed Army Medical Center, I would We were met at Reagan Airport and He would be in surgery for 12 hours. everyday things all over again. Tom like to share my family’s experience. It brought to the Mologne House. Again, One of us was in the waiting room at and I tried to have one of us with T.J. is most distressing that America’s best because we are divorced, and only one all times. A nurse would periodically at all times, but there were days when doctors and nurses and all hospital room per family is allowed, I elected call in to give us a progress report. that weren’t possible. Typical mother, personnel at Walter Reed are being to stay at the Mologne House, located Eventually the neurosurgeons walked I worried about his laundry. Nancy painted with the same brush. It is not on the Walter Reed compound. The into the waiting room all smiles and said “no problem, we’ll do it for fair. There is another side of the story. Army provided a room for Tom at asked for the Slavin family. They all occupational therapy.” Nancy took T.J. Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Free shuttle gave “thumbs up!” Happy, happy on his first “field trip” to the Mologne motto: “We Provide Warrior Care.” service was provided. tears! They said we could see T.J. in House. T.J. would be staying at the August 23, 2006, my son, Sgt. After checking in, we were taken to about an hour. They warned us ahead Mologne House when he became an Thomas “T.J.” Slavin was severely the Family Assistance Office at the of time that our son was intubated outpatient. Nancy made sure T.J. injured in Iraq. August 24, I received hospital. We were introduced to Ms. and not to be alarmed. The multiple was able to take care of himself once a phone call from Fort Hood, Texas, Belita Spencer, a woman whose surgeries and anesthesia were too much he became an outpatient. Nancy is his home base, informing me T.J. had assistance, caring, compassion and ded- for him. He needed help to breathe. dedicated to our Soldiers. been severely wounded and was in ication to our Soldiers and their families It was devastating to see T.J. on T.J.’s psychologist was Jonas serious condition. I was told the were amazing. She asked if we were life support. It’s an image that will Fineman. Mr. Fineman met and talked Humvee he was traveling in hit an OK and if we needed anything. All we stay with me the rest of my life. with T.J. concerning any issues T.J. IED. IED — improvised explosive needed was to see our son. Ms. Spencer He had Wednesday off. Thursday, might have. Mr. Fineman is dedicated device — how I’ve come to hate that escorted Tom and me to the intensive his third leg surgery was performed. to the well being of our Soldiers. phrase. T.J. was airlifted by helicopter care unit to see our son. Absolutely The hardware was removed. His leg Maj. Ann Hall was T.J.’s nutritionist. to the 10th Combat Support Hospital nothing can prepare a parent for that was cut open from knee to ankle on Ann visited T.J. daily. She assured him in Baghdad, Iraq, where he underwent long walk to the ICU at Walter Reed the inside and outside of his leg. The he would get his strength and body back emergency surgery. to see your son for the first time. doctors used a manmade bone material in shape. We learned that severe trauma I have often thought of the heli- I remember trying so hard to be and pieced his tibia and fibula bones could bring on diabetes. T.J. had to take copter pilot and medics who, under strong. Trying so hard to keep it back together. A steel rod was placed insulin. This was very distressing. Ann hostile conditions, kept their cool and together. Trying so hard not to cry. in the center between the bones and visited T.J. every day and reassured him did their “jobs.” Later, when T.J.’s father Tom kept saying, “I just want to see screwed to his knee and to his ankle. that it was temporary. He was to eat, and I were thanking the doctors at two legs and his ugly puss!” He did! Surgery stage is complete — four get his strength back and his sugar Walter Reed, his orthopedic surgeon And the tears came. T.J. was a sight major surgeries in seven days. The would eventually even out and he told us we should be thanking the sur- for sore eyes! All the hardware injuries to his kidneys were healing, would no longer require insulin. Ann geons in Baghdad. He told us the initial sticking out of his leg, all the cuts and as were the cuts, abrasions, etc. was right on the money. Ann is very leg surgery that was performed at the abrasion, and looking so hurt and On to recovery. dedicated to our Soldiers. 10th Combat Support Hospital enabled helpless. Boy, did he look great to us! When T.J. was moved from ICU In the beginning, when T.J. wasn’t the doctors at Walter Reed to save his That evening we met with his team to Ward 57, physical and occupational eating and didn’t have much of an leg. I am thankful to the unknown of orthopedic surgeons. They explained therapies began. Carla and Solomon appetite, he asked for a bowl of Rice helicopter pilot who, without hesitation, the extent of his injury to his left leg were T.J.’s physical therapists. T.J. Krispies. Yes! He wants to eat! I went flew into danger to rescue an injured and their game plan to ensure T.J. the had physical therapy every day. Some to the kitchen on the ward. All out. It Soldier, the medics who performed first use of his leg. A third leg surgery days it was very difficult for me to was getting late. I grabbed my wallet aid on the fly, and the doctors and was scheduled for Thursday. They were watch. It hurt to see my son in such and was off to the cafeteria, hoping it nurses in Iraq who, under adverse con- a great team of surgeons. pain. There were times when I was still open. The head of the ditions, performed successful surgery. We met with his team of internal- had to leave the room. cafeteria was just about to close the When T.J. was stabilized, he was medicine doctors. They explained the Carla knew I was having a tough door. I yelled, “Could I please buy a flown to Landstuhl, Germany, and by injuries to his kidneys and informed time and told me to envision him six box of cereal?” I quickly explained Sunday night was on his way home. us of their course of action. A few months down the road—walking! the situation. His answer, “We care for Sunday afternoon I received a phone minutes later, T.J.’s team of neuro- Solomon was a sports nut. He kept all our warriors. Come on in.” He (I wish call from Washington, D.C., asking surgeons met with us. Up to this point, the guys going with his trash talking— I knew his name) filled a bag with when his dad and I would be ready to we were aware T.J. had a back injury, good naturedly—of their hometown several boxes of cereal. Asked, “What leave for D.C. to be with T.J. T.J.’s but had no idea the extent of his back teams! Especially Boston teams. I kind of milk? Would he like some father and I are divorced. We were injury. T.J.’s lumbar spine was crushed. can remember T.J. telling me he didn’t fresh fruit? Would he like some both asked if we preferred separate He had no feeling from his hips down. want to go to therapy Monday flights — not necessary. T.J. arrived at The news was devastating to us. The morning after the Patriots lost. He See Care on Page 4
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It and subscriptions should be directed to Colorado Springs Please credit accordingly. MOUNTAINEER May 4, 2007 3 NEWS WTB is putting Soldiers first by Kristin Ellis helping wounded Soldiers. Walter Reed Army Medical Center The brigade’s current staff of 110 Strategic Communications Soldiers and 28 new case managers reduces the case-manager-to-patient ratio WASHINGTON — A new brigade aimed at over- from 1:50 to 1:17. There is also one staff seeing the health, welfare and morale of patients at sergeant for every 12 transitioning warriors Walter Reed Army Medical Center activated April 25. who will be dedicated to de-conflicting The Warrior Transition Brigade, led primarily by issues that may arise while Soldiers go combat veterans, will allow doctors and nurses to through the healing process. focus solely on medical care as brigade cadre meet “Their sole focus is those 12 Soldiers, Soldiers’ other needs. that’s their mission,” Gventer said. “We bring WTB Commander Col. Terrence McKenrick people who are focused on nothing more said the new unit’s mission is to facilitate warriors’ than taking care of these wounded warriors; transition and healing process, and explained that this to get them through the system, not as is critical to Soldiers overseas, as well. expeditiously as possible, but in the best Photo by Fred W. Baker III “The success of this mission is important to manner possible without unnecessary steps.” Col. Terrence McKenrick, left, Warrior Transition Brigade our deployed Soldiers. They need to focus on their Most of the squad leaders are combat commander, talks with Maj. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, difficult combat tasks knowing that, if injured, they arms noncommissioned officers who have commander of North Atlantic Regional Medical will receive the best possible care,” McKenrick said. experience leading and caring for small Command and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, at the “We also need to reassure the American people that units of Soldiers. brigade’s activation ceremony April 25. the welfare of their serving sons, daughters, spouses “Combat arms Soldiers, for the most and Family Members is our number one priority.” part, have always worked in small elements that care of Soldiers,” he said, noting that this is his fourth The brigade employs squad leaders, case managers develop bonds and trust very quickly. The trust company command. “The focus is entirely different, and primary-care managers who will work together to element is key in their operations; these Soldiers but leading Soldiers is leading Soldiers.” ensure continuity of care and a seamless transition know if bad things happen they will be taken care of Hartless, Ballard and Gventer have all been back into the Army or return to civilian life. — ‘I will never leave a fallen comrade,’” said through outpatient care at one point in their Army Capt. Steve Gventer, WTB’s Able Company WTB’s Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hartless. careers. For the command sergeant major, it was during commander, said the brigade will eventually have 166 Maj. Christopher Ballard, WTB Bravo Company a deployment to Afghanistan that he was severely cadre, including 18 platoon sergeants and 54 staff commander, agrees. “I think we do bring numbers to sergeants across three companies — all dedicated to the fight and our experience with leading and taking See Warrior on Page 4
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The one person T.J. respected and cared for the most Care was Capt. Anderson. Capt. Anderson was the doctor in From Page 2 charge of his overall care. I met Capt. Anderson on Warrior From Page 3 yogurt? Would he like some Fruit20s?” When I opened several occasions. I am very thankful for his compassion, my wallet to pay, he laughed. Warriors don’t pay for devotion and dedication to my son’s well being. injured and evacuated through Germany food at Walter Reed. He reminded me that if there After six months at Walter Reed, T.J. requested a trans- to Walter Reed. was anything T.J. wanted, all we had to do was ask. fer to Darnell Army Hospital located at Fort Hood, Texas. Walter Reed staff members have T.J.’s unit was still in Iraq. His unit suffered many His unit was back from Iraq, and he wanted to be with trained the WTB cadre, most of whom casualties. The driver of the Humvee in which T.J. had them. He is receiving wonderful medical care at Darnell. have no medical background, on been traveling was killed instantly in the blast. The only We will be forever grateful to the doctors, nurses, ther- resources available to injured Soldiers communication with his unit in Iraq was through e-mail. apists, cafeteria workers, volunteers, the family assistance and their families. There is a computer room on every floor of the hospital. personnel and the Mologne House personnel at the Walter McKenrick explained that routine But, because of T.J.’s injuries, he was not able to sit at a Reed Army Medical Center for their exemplary medical interactions with case managers, squad computer desk, especially after a grueling physical skills, compassion, dedication and devotion to our son. leaders, first sergeants, platoon therapy session. I went to Ms. Spencer and explained They provided “Warrior Care.” sergeants and others in the chain of how important it was that T.J. be able to “talk” with T.J. is in the process of being medically discharged. command will help resolve issues and his buddies. A short time later a laptop was brought He hopes to complete his physical therapy and be measure the brigade’s success. Regular to his bedside. Not only could he communicate with his discharged in the fall. T.J. is a college graduate with surveys will be given to the Soldiers buddies in Iraq, but with friends and family back plans to pursue his master’s degree. Although T.J. and their families to determine the home. It was a giant step forward in his recovery. will have some physical limitations, he is looking overall performance of the brigade. Ms. Spencer was a tremendous patient advocate. No one forward to a very bright, wonderful future. The brigade will also implement a is more devoted to our Soldiers. Thank you to our families, friends, neighbors and tracking system to monitor the progress It just so happened that the day T.J. was transferring to co-workers for your continued support. It was your love of Soldiers transitioning through in- and the Mologne House, neither his father nor I were with him. and prayers that carried us through our ordeal. Please out-processing, rehabilitation, treatment, Nancy and Ms. Spencer packed up his hospital room, continue to keep T.J. and all our Soldiers serving over- evaluation boards and their transition rode the shuttle with him to the Mologne House, unpacked seas and all our wounded Soldiers recovering in military back to their unit or civilian life, he said. and put away his belongings, and got him settled in. hospitals around the world in your thoughts and prayers.
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Michael Cameron, 759th From Page 1 when he was shot in the neck by an but according to Reed, you would never Military Police Company, lost his left were at the medical center because of enemy sniper. Slatton suffered severe know it by looking at him. Reed said leg as a result of his injury and was the Soldiers’ various conditions, they nerve damage to his face and neck as a Ecker was getting around extremely getting fitted for a prosthetic leg. were able to visit enough of them to result of the injury. well and even showed off a little for him. 1st Lt. Ross Stadsklev, 2nd Bn., know that they are being well cared for. In the midst of being transported “I asked him to show me what you got, 12th Inf., 2nd ID, suffered injuries to From the doctors’ treatment to the from Iraq to Walter Reed and enduring and his eyes lit up for the challenge,” his face and arms as a result of an IED living quarters, Reed and Addy said surgeries and medical treatment, Slatton said Reed. “He jogged up and down the blast. Reed said Stadsklev would have everything they saw at Walter Reed had not yet been presented a Purple hallway pretty well — it was amazing.” suffered worse injuries or may have looked excellent. Heart for his war injury. With Slatton’s Another characteristic that both Reed even been killed if he were not wearing In addition, Reed said he and Addy mother present, Reed pinned Slatton and Addy found amazing about Ecker his “eye pro” and other protective gear also met several of the Soldiers’ parents with a Purple Heart. “His mom was really was his great attitude and spirit. “His issued to him. Fortunately, Stadsklev and had the opportunity to speak with touched by the moment,” said Reed. enthusiasm is contagious,” said Addy. was wearing his protective equipment them about their sons and if they were Addy and Reed said there was one “He helps motivate the other Soldiers and is recovering nicely, said Reed. receiving suitable accommodations. Soldier in particular they visited who there and keeps everyone’s spirits up — Stadsklev bought a motorcycle since Reed said he asked the mother of they were really touched by because of you can’t help but admire the guy.” arriving at Walter Reed as a motivational one Soldier if there was anything he his enthusiasm for motivating the other Some of the other Soldiers from tool for himself, said Reed. or the Army could do to help better wounded Soldiers. Sgt. Mark Ecker, 1st Fort Carson that Reed and Addy visited “Stadsklev’s goal is to get rehabilitated provide for her son or her. Reed said Battalion, 9 Infantry Regiment, 2nd ID, with at Walter Reed were Spc. Michael enough he can ride his new bike.” she was completely satisfied with the is a double amputee. Reed said he lost Brown, 1st Bn., 9th Inf., 2nd ID, who Sgt. Aeron Rimando, 2nd Battalion, treatment her son was receiving and his legs as a result of an improvised suffered a gunshot to the hip, but 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd ID, could not think of anything the Army suffered injuries to his forearms and eyes could change to help make her son’s as a result of an IED blast, but was well stay, or hers, any better. on his way to recovery and staying in “When you ask a mom if there is the Malogne House, said Reed. anything else you can do for her The Malogne House is just one of wounded son or her and she says ‘we’re the many facilities Soldiers can stay in very happy,’ then you know you got an at the Walter Reed medical complex honest answer,” said Reed. “If a mother while receiving in- and outpatient can do anything to help her son, she’s treatment. The Malogne House is also going to let you know.” used to house family members of When a Soldier is wounded and wounded veterans while they’re being has to be treated at the medical center, treated at Walter Reed. Reed said the Army pays for the travel During their visit, Reed and Addy and accommodations for the immediate said they had the opportunity to see family to be with his or her loved one many of the Soldiers’ families and hear in D.C. “Having mom there with them the inspiring stories each Soldier had to does wonders for a Soldier’s recovery,” Courtesy photo tell. “Every Soldier has a great story — Reed said. Col. Karl D. Reed, chief of staff, senior mission command, visits with Cpl. one worth telling, definitely,” said One of the many wonders that Reed John Slatton, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Reed. “We want them to know that just and Addy witnessed while visiting the after presenting him with a Purple Heart at Walter Reed Army Medical because they’re not back here at Fort recuperating Fort Carson Soldiers was Center. Slatton is being treated at Walter Reed for injuries he suffered Carson doesn’t mean that we have Cpl. John Slatton, 2nd Battalion, 12th after being shot in the neck by an enemy sniper while serving in Iraq. forgotten about them.” MOUNTAINEER 6 May 4, 2007 Military Military briefs Miscellaneous to room 230 in building 1218, sign in and wait for a Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.; technician. Phone numbers remain the same: closed training holidays. The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — separations 526-8473/8476/1302; retirement • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional can be reached from 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/0507/0475; Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday (800) 984-8523. The purpose of the call center is accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; and chief of in- and 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. twofold: To offer wounded and injured Soldiers out-processing 526-6230. • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15-4:15 and family members a way to seek help to resolve p.m.; closed training holidays. medical issues and provide an information channel of Hours of Operation Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for the Soldier medical-related issues directly to senior Army DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works Legal Assistance Office are Monday-Thursday from 9 leadership so they can improve the way the Army is responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. serves the medical needs of our Soldiers and their Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of families. The Army’s intent is to ensure wounded and facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Briefings injured Soldiers and their families receive the best cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and medical care possible. It is not to punish Soldiers who and points of contact for services: Alumni Program preseparation briefing is required make a statement against their chain of command. • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service for all departing servicemembers. Current ACAP The Army chain of command will ensure every order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this policy requires personnel ending time in service to Soldier is assisted in navigating the military health number for emergencies or routine tasks. register one year out and retirees two years out. care system. • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 ACAP preseparation briefings are held Monday- The 65th Annual Army Emergency Relief when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Thursday from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report Campaign — continues until May 15. This year’s theme or emergency service is required. to ACAP by 7:15 a.m. to building 1118, room 133. is “Soldiers helping Soldiers.” To contribute contact • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack Call 526-1002 to register. your unit coordinator or Mary Braxton at 526-5490. at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. ETS briefing — ETS briefings for enlisted Self-Help Weed Control Program — Units • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at personnel will be held the first and third Tuesday of that wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed 526-1695. each month until further notice. Briefing sign-in Control Program must have Soldiers trained in • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310. the proper handling, transport and application of Don Phillips at 526-9271. Briefings will be given on a first-come, first-served herbicides. Training sessions are held every • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. through the end of at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help tools ETS but must attend the briefing no later than 30 October in building 3711. Each unit may send up to and equipment or a motorized sweeper days prior to their ETS or start date of transition five people for training unless preapproved for more • Base operations contract Contracting Officer leave. Call 526-2240 for more information. through the unit commander and DECAM. To find Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays out more about the Self-Help Weed Control reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, in building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 Program, call the Pest Control Facility at 526-5141. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E4-E6 from any Warrant Officer Program — is available for • Portable latrines — Call Woody at 526-1854 military occupational specialty; have a general all Reserve component Soldiers who meet the to request latrines, for service or to report damaged or technical score of at least 100; be a U.S. citizen; score qualifications. The Army Reserve Warrant Officer overturned latrines. 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and Accessions team is located in building 8932, 4000 Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit O’Connell Blvd. A $10,000 accession bonus will be operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the Web site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. paid upon completion of the warrant officer basic TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments course. Contact Master Sgt. Brian Brownell at 526-6544 and emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article or [email protected]. 15 briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 McNair Kaserne Reunion — The first annual p.m., and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m. Commanding reunion for veterans, family and friends of the 32nd Claims Division hours — The Claims Division Signal Battalion that served at McNair Kaserne, office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 General’s Hotline Hoechst, Germany, will be held June 15-17 at the p.m, Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed federal by Maj. Gen. Holiday Inn at the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. For more and training holidays. To make a claim, Soldiers Robert W. Mixon Jr. information contact Rhonda Gunn at must attend a mandatory briefing. At the briefing, Commanding General, [email protected] Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense Form or (847) 458-8346 or Doug Division West, First Army 1840/1840R (pink form). Otoupal at [email protected] or (432) 426-2644. and Fort Carson Single Soldiers requesting basic allowance for DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities housing — to live off post must first submit a memo operate under the following hours: The Commanding to the Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Office, Warhorse Cafe — Monday-Friday 7:15-9:15 a.m. General’s Hotline exists to Mixon building 7301, room 114, for an exception to policy to (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-7 p.m. provide Mountain Post draw BAH at the without- dependent rate. Soldiers (dinner). Weekends hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch) Team members a channel to express their should not obtain a lease until approval is given. and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). concerns and good ideas directly to me. Contact Judy Barstad at [email protected] Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), It is in everyone’s interest to share or 526-0570 with any questions. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-7 p.m. (dinner). information and solve problems efficiently and Food Service special events — Family Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (bunch), and quickly. The Commanding General’s Hotline is Readiness Groups and units that conduct fundraisers 5-7 p.m. (dinner). one way to successfully resolve difficulties. by selling limited food items are required to fill out Fighting Sixth — Monday-Friday 7:30-9 a.m. Communication is a two-way street, and an application and checklist for their event. Contact (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). This DFAC this is one way I use to communicate with Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon is closed for dinner and on weekends. Soldiers, family members, civilian employees at 526-7375 for details and a copy of the paperwork 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), and contractors of the Mountain Post Team. needed. The application and checklist are also 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). This DFAC is closed for There are two avenues to communicate available through unit Family Readiness Groups. dinner and on weekends. concerns, complaints, suggestions or praise: Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions Education Center hours of operation — The call the hotline, 526-2677, or go online to for direct select and local OCS are handled by the Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s hours www.carson.army.mil, click on “contact us” Personnel Services Branch, Military Personnel Division, are as follows: and complete the form. in building 1218, room 160. OCS direct selection is in • Counselor Support Center — Monday Your issue will be worked by me and effect until Sept. 30 and there are still slots open. through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, my staff, but please try to resolve conflicts Contact Tom Grady at 526-3947 for more information. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through traditional means first, including Finance in- and out-processing — The in- and • Learning Resource Center/Military your chain of command. out-processing section of finance has consolidated Occupational Specialty Library — Monday through So that we may process your concern, its operations on the second floor of building 1218. Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday suggestion, complaint, problem or praise, please Travel and accessions moved from the first floor of 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. give us your name, rank, unit and as much building 1218 to the second floor. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education information about the situation as possible. Customers for in- and out-processing should go Support and Advanced Personnel Testing — MOUNTAINEER Military May 4, 2007 7 Soldiers learn values of strong relationship Story and photo by A section from the book titled “You to explore the many different activities worry about uniforms and they got to Spc. Paul J. Harris cannot marry Jethro without getting the that Golden Bell had to offer. Some experience a nice pleasant drive and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Clampets,” examines the dynamics of went swimming, played basketball or conditions are relaxed,” Rodriquez Infantry Division Public Affairs Office the prospective partner’s family and shot bows and arrows. The majority of said. “I was talking to a Soldier this how it can play an integral part in the the group congregated in the evening to morning and I asked him ‘isn’t this a “The Army is a tough place to relationship. build a bonfire and roast marshmallows. great way to start the weekend’ and he have a relationship, probably the Communication and making your “(Golden Bell) is miles away from said ‘Sir, I am already on my weekend toughest,” said Chap. (Maj.) Rory attachment stronger to survive a the post, these Soldiers did not have to as soon as I headed up here.’” Rodriquez, Headquarters and deployment are some of the key issues Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, Nichols said the program covers. 29th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade “Communication is probably the Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, number one key point in (my) rela- during the seminar he was teaching on tionship next to cooperation, dealing how to have a better relationship. with finances and spending time with In the serene setting of Golden Bell each other,” said Pfc. Duane Camp and Conference Center near Scheivert, Battery B, 3rd Bn., 29th Divide, Soldiers from 3rd Bn., 29th FA FA. “With the past relationships that I and 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd have had, I felt like I was doing more BCT, were recently taught a program of the communicating. With the girl devised by the Army Chaplain Corps to that I am with now I feel like we are cut down the rate of divorce by teaching on the same level but I feel like we single Soldiers how to pick a partner best need to communicate more.” suited for them. “I think the workbook was helpful “We have a lot of Soldiers who end especially the section on the requirements up marrying somebody on the fly who before you begin a relationship,” said (might not be) a good Army spouse,” Sgt. Monica Sanfratello, Headquarters said Chap. (Maj.) William Nicholas, and Headquarters Company, 3rd brigade chaplain, 3rd BCT. STB, “Just like if you were hiring an Soldiers in attendance were given a employee to come work for you there booklet titled P.I.C.K. (Premarital Inter- should be a certain criteria that you personal Choices and Knowledge). The should not bend on.” Spc. Joseph Aschenbrener, network switching systems operator, book discusses compatibility, family back- It was not all classroom and lectures Company B, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th ground, making sound judgments in rela- for the Soldiers during the two-day Infantry Division, tries not to burn his marshmallow during a campfire at tionships along with financial planning. retreat. After dinner they were released a single Soldier’s retreat near Divide. FamilyFamily DentalDental CarCaree Dr. Raymond Baros & Dr. Ryan D. Baros &RORUDGR·V&KRLFH+RPHV 513 Kiva Dr., in Security To schedule your appointment call 392-5300 Our practice commited to providing our patients with skilled, caring and gentle dental care. 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Pach lot of musical experience with him. and Fort Carson for the first time last Mountaineer Staff Kearney’s mother is a music November. teacher and started giving him vocal “I couldn’t be luckier,” said Pvt. William P. Kearney always lessons at age 8. He was also inspired Kearney. “Everyone told me that Fort dreamed of joining the Army but he by his father who performed in musicals. Carson is the most beautiful base and imagined himself rappelling from Kearney joined the chorus in third they’re absolutely right. I’m very lucky helicopters — not using his vocal talents. grade and has been involved in at least to be here. I miss Peoria and my girl- Kearney never thought that singing a dozen musicals. His last performance friend but they (the Army) sent me to a could be his full-time job in the was as Gaston in “Beauty and the beautiful place, so I can’t be angry.” Army until he met Sgt. Scott Dickson, Beast” in high school. Kearney is proud of his decision to noncommissioned officer in charge of “I’ve been around music all of my join the Army and wants to join an air Harmony in Motion, at Freedom life,” said Kearney. “My mother taught assault unit and serve in Iraq. Performing Arts Center. music lessons every day and I would get “I always told myself that if I join Pvt. William P. Kearney of Kearney was a new arrival last fall awakened by little girls singing badly.” the Army and serve my country, no Harmony in Motion sings during at Fort Carson and was exploring post Kearney was raised in Metamora, Ill., matter what I do for the rest of my life, Eggsperience at the Special when he decided to stop at FREEPAC. near Peoria, where he grew up on music, I can always look back and say that I Events Center. He was looking for productive ways to corn and football. His parents run a was a Soldier,” said Kearney. “I can spend his free time, met Dickson and real-estate appraisal business there. look back and say that I at least did was his first performance in front of was told about Harmony in Motion. “Metamora is one of those towns something with my life.” high-ranking officers. Kearney auditioned for Dickson and that’s empty on Friday night because If he does not stay in the Army after “Before I joined this group, I had was offered a spot with the group. He everyone is at the football game, no his current four-year stint, Kearney plans never seen a general, so that was jumped at the opportunity and was matter where it’s being played,” said to become a real estate appraiser and intimidating,” said Kearney. “I wasn’t released from his unit to join the group Kearney. “I went to a 5A football join his family business. It’s for this really nervous because of performing in January. school, where if you’re healthy and can reason that he began working toward a in front of crowds before, but I told “When you’re offered an oppor- run, you play football.” Kearney played bachelor’s degree in general studies at myself that I have to get used to being tunity to sing for generals, you can’t defensive tackle. Pikes Peak Community College. around these people.” say, ‘No, I don’t think I’ll do that,’” Kearney joined the Army in July Kearney’s most memorable Kearney is looking forward to his said Kearney. “It’s an opportunity I 2006 after graduation from high school moment so far with Harmony in first summer in Colorado and to couldn’t pass up.” and went through basic and advanced Motion came when singing for the many more performances with At age 20, Kearney is the youngest individual training in field artillery at West Point alumni organization, which Harmony in Motion. +DYHD)5((7DFRRQXV &RPHLQDQGHQMR\WKHWDVWHRIRXUVLJQDWXUHWDFR Jerald Gatlin *HWD)5((R]IRXQWDLQ Military Business Development GULQNZLWKDQ\SXUFKDVH (719) 229-7606 [email protected] 0XVWSUHVHQWPLOLWDU\,'FDUG 1$FDGHP\%OYG %ORRPLQJWRQ6W 9DOLGDWDOO&RORUDGRORFDWLRQV3UHVHQWFRXSRQXSRQ UHGHPSWLRQ2QHFRXSRQSHUSHUVRQSHUYLVLW1RFDVKYDOXH MOUNTAINEER Military May 4, 2007 9 Reservist designs OT weapon for injured Soldiers Story and photo by Rebecca E. Tonn Mountaineer staff A certified occupational therapy assistant at Evans Army Community Hospital made a simulated M-4 rifle out of splint material to aid the recovery of Soldiers who have hand, wrist and arm injuries. Sgt. Christopher Burcalow, a reservist assigned to EACH, said that about 15 Soldiers have already used the weapon with positive results. “It has been beneficial for the Soldiers,” Burcalow said. He made the M-4 out of low-temperature, moldable plastic; it has a trigger simulator with variable trigger pull resistance. A computer program measures progress: number of repetitions, weight of trigger pull and amount of time between trigger pulls. Soldiers can see they’ve squeezed the trigger faster and/or harder than the last time, Burcalow said. “We don’t have to go to the range (for occupational therapy). It’s right here when they need it. One main concern of Soldiers is they want to go back to duty, but they can’t pull the trigger on their weapons. With this simulator, Soldiers feel confident that (after therapy) they are ready to train on the real thing at the range,” Burcalow said. The M-4 also has a working charging handle — to chamber the first round — adjustable sight knobs and a selector switch. Soldiers can insert and remove actual magazines. Capt. Priscillia Bejarano, assistant chief of occupational Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Sgt. Christopher Burcalow, a reservist assigned therapy, EACH, said that the simulated weapon Burcalow to Evans Army Community Hospital, demonstrates the M-4 occupational therapy weapon designed helps the Soldiers. he designed from low-temperature moldable plastic. The weapon is attached to a “They appreciate it, and they like how the amount of pressure Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment machine and the trigger is monitored by a computer can be adjusted in the trigger. Burcalow has also taken an program. 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When Laura Law joined the Army, she wasn’t sure where her career would take her. But from day one, her leadership skills, courage and determination helped her to forge new paths and succeed. By joining the Army Reserve after Active Duty, you’ll continue serving your country while sharpening your skills and mastering new ones. Plus, you’ll get a bonus, extra paycheck and the chance to train near home. Learn ® more about CPT Laura Law and how you can build a future fi lled with possibilities. Visit goarmyreserve.com/laura or call 800-USA-ARMY . ©2005. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. MOUNTAINEER May 4, 2007 11 COMMUNITY ‘It’s all about giving back’ Story and photos by Corps coordinator. “If all the service, included Nicole Beam, Kaela Rose, Suzanne Lee and Kimberly Douglas M. Rule volunteers went ‘on strike,’ our Chambers, Annetta Ebrecht, Tracy Williams. Others were honored with Fort Carson Public Affairs Office community would come to a halt. They Edwards, Vanessa Ferguson, April certificates of appreciation. are the main source for our fill-in, LaCroix, Ed Masse, Alberta Mongar, Many volunteers put in many hours, “We have a regulation that defines especially with all our deployments.” Rachel Parrett, Lynette Phar-Ellis, in family readiness groups, as village the volunteer program. But a regulation Margie Adams, the top volunteer, Elaine Sampson, Holly Shiffler, Adela mayors or at one of the many projects can’t define the heart,” said Patricia has donated more than 1,000 hours of Stearns and Danyra Wallace. Emerald than come up from time to time, such Randle, director of Fort Carson’s Army service and was honored with a Gold awards, indicating more than 250 as ‘Make a Difference Day,’ but were Community Service, at a ceremony Award. Kris Spiller, with more than hours of service, were given to Kelly not recognized as they perform this honoring volunteers April 27. 750 hours of service, was given the Brock, Keisha Duckworth, Melissa work anonymously. But this doesn’t “Volunteers are the heart of our Ruby Award. Sapphire awardees, Horn, Heidi Krystofiak, Jane Mercado, mean that their service is not appreciated. program,” she added. indicating more than 500 hours of Mary Moore, Stacey Perez, Kelley Bautista can help volunteers get Randle went on to elaborate what registered and find projects for them would not happen if there were no to work on. His number is 526-4590. volunteers: ACS programs, like the baby Volunteer certificates of “Sometimes we take people for bundles, would cease to exist; Fort granted and we forget to say ‘Thank Carson wouldn’t have an Army Family appreciation were issued to: you’ to them,” said Randle. “I want to Action Plan conference and subse- Margie Adams, Evelyn Agyapong, Kim Alexander, Lorraine Arroyo, take this chance to tell them that.” quently there would be no input from Nicole Astor, Bianca Baldwin, Tonja Barker, Jennel Basney, Nicole And why do volunteers do it? Fort Carson to the Army’s AFAP con- Beam, Tara Benson, Mitch Bigman, Kathryn Bland, Lynne Bourgeois, “It’s all about giving back,” ference; there would be no Army Team Brooke Brewster, Kelly Brock, Samantha Brown, Sabra Brummitt, Lisa said Fran Smith, wife of garrison Building classes; and the list went on. Burgard, Damaris Burlingham, Charles Cavanaugh, Kaela Chambers, commander Col. Eugene Smith and a “They (volunteers) are the Sabine Clark, Amanda Clingerman, Machelle Crow, Carmen Cruz, volunteer. “Somebody came before lifeblood of our community,” said Joey Tonya Daniels, Cindy Davidson, Susan Davis, Carmen Dodd, Keisha us, doing those things that needed to Bautista, Fort Carson Army Volunteer Duckworth, Larry Dunbar, Annetta Ebrecht, Megan Ebrecht, Tracy be done. Now it’s our turn.” Edwards, Faith Fairfax, Maribeth Ferguson, Vanessa Ferguson, Brunie Fernandez-Davis, Jennifer Findling, Yasha Fleming, Melissa Frank, Amanda Gallagerh, Melissa Glasspoole, Marla Grant, Stefani Grant, Volunteers Melinda Graper, Constance Green, Angela Groskopf, Liesl Hammond, Liana Henkel, Melissa Horn, Raylene Hort, Amy Howard, Cynthia were Hunter, Sonya Iapaolo-Scott, Lanette Jackson, Fiona Joel, Lourdes welcomed Johnson, Leticia Jone, Twyla Jones, Brenda Keller, Kimberly Kerce, to a April LaCroix, Stephanie Laderer, Naomi Ledbetter, Shana Lee, special Suzanne Lee Emily Lemon, Jim Lever, Aja Lynne-Kiset, Anne Martinez, buffet Connie Masotti, Ed Masse, Connie Mathews, Danielle Matias, Laura at the McDonough, Darlene McGlone, Susanna McIntosh, Julie McRee, Jane Elkhorn Mercado, Renee Midkiff, Emybel Miguel, Ruth Mixon, Alberta Mongar, Conference Lisa Montville, Mary Moore, Angel Morris, Bobbi Myers, Natalia Center Negron-Rodriguez, Abby Ness, Fernando Ornelas, Rachel Parrett, April 27. Laura Penney, Jorge Perez, Stacey Perez, Lynette Phar-Ellis, Angelia Phebus, Lisa Reich, Lisa Reilly, June Reynolds, Michelle Ringleka, Guadalupe Romero, Tammy Romesha, Ana Rosado, Kelley Rose, Bryant Rowlette, Connie Roy, Shirley Rudd, Maria Runyon, Mary Saffold, Elaine Sampson, Maverick Santos, Stephanie Schell, Jennifer Schumaker, Stephanie Sharp, Anna Sherman, Holly Shiffler, Colleen Siems, Fran Smith, Kris Spiller, Kelli St. Clergy, Heather Starowesky, Adela Stearns, Joey Bautista, Fort Carson Army Katherine Stein, Jade Suter, Misun Taylor, Ellen Templin, Revera Volunteer Corps coordinator, Tenijieth, Joanne Thomson, Danielle Toure, Theresa Trammell, Tea-Ko addresses the assembled honorees Tran, Kari Van Loo, Cecilia Venema, Catherine Vuono, Danyra Wallace, Sapphire awards were given to at the Elkhorn Conference Center Beverly Walsh, Michelle Wilkerson, Kimberly Williams and Keisha Young. volunteers with more than 500 April 27. hours of service during the last year. Patricia Randle, Fort Carson Army Community Service director, addresses Fran Smith, volunteer and the garrison commander’s wife, samples the the audience at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. ACS coordinates buffet at the Fort Carson Volunteer Recognition ceremony April 27. volunteer activities on Fort Carson. MOUNTAINEER 12 May 4, 2007 Community Community briefs Miscellaneous [email protected] for more information. Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 2nd Annual Fort Carson special meeting — is Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Baby Shower — Celebrate the meeting will be in the conference room of the newest arrivals to the Fort Central Administration Building, at 425 W. Alabama Carson family. There will be Ave., in Fountain. The agenda can be viewed on the demonstrations, games, district Web site at www.ffc8.org or at the CAB. trivia, door prizes and contests. Asian Pacific Heritage Month — celebrate Contests include: Picture Asian Pacific culture and heritage Thursday at the Perfect Baby Photo, Snug and Elkhorn Conference Center, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tug Swaddling, Diaper Derby Retired Air Force Col. John Santiago will be the Crawling and Proud Papa speaker. The celebration includes entertainment and Pregnancy Parade. The baby food sampling. shower is Thursday from 9 Free “Strength after Service” stress reduc- a.m.-3 p.m. at the Special tion workshops for Soldiers, veterans and fami- Events Center. For more ly members — The workshops are May 15 and information, call 526-7591 or May 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Armed 385-1204 (pager). Services YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Drive, and will be Fort Carson Restoration taught by Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Dan Advisory Board meetings Taslitz. Taslitz will provide an overview of how open to the public — Fort stress and trauma effect the mind, body and ner- Carson invites the public to vous system, and teach participants stress reduc- learn about on-post environ- tion techniques. By understanding humans’ normal mental restoration projects. The reactions to stress, individuals can learn how to meeting is Thursday at Elkhorn manage and reduce their own stress levels. Conference Center, building Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 7300, off Woodfill Road, 6:30 regular meeting — is May 29 at 6 p.m. The p.m., and will offer presentations meeting will be in the conference room of the on a variety of ongoing site Central Administration Building, at 425 W. cleanup projects. Fort Carson Alabama Ave., in Fountain. The agenda can be is committed to proactive viewed on the district Web site at www.ffc8.org environmental stewardship or at the CAB. and needs your input. For New pavilion under construction at Haymes more information call the Reservoir — Construction begins Saturday on a Installation Restoration Program Manager at 526-8004. Deployment Support Group — Are you recreational/educational pavilion at Haymes Fishing trip for children of deployed feeling lonely, anxious or fearful about this Reservoir. The pavilion will be built by volunteers Soldiers — Children of Fort Carson Soldiers who deployment? Join this group of caring spouses. To from Colorado Springs Utilities and should be com- are, or have been, deployed, can sign up for a free register call Army Community Service at 526-4590. pleted by June 16. Use caution around the construction day of fishing June 16, at Lake Pueblo State Park. Free child care is available for registered children. site and do not disturb any of the fencing, stakes This is the second year GMH Military Housing The support group meets Tuesdays from 1-2:30 or other structures on and around the construction has sponsored the trip, along with the Colorado p.m. and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Family area. For more information call 524-4925. Walleye Association and several sponsors. The bus University, building 1161. Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Facility — will leave at 7 a.m. and return about 4 p.m. Call Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — are held is open to all Department of Defense card holders, 576-3198 to sign up before the May 15 deadline. each Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Colorado active duty and retired. The vet clinic provides basic Fort Carson Tax Center — The tax center is Inn, corner of Sheridan Avenue and Woodfill Road, services, such as vaccines, deworming and appoint- closed and all tax services must be booked through building 7301, room 203. Call 322-9766 or ments with the veterinarian. The clinic is open the Legal Assistance Office, by calling 526-5572. 471-1625 for more information. Mondays-Fridays, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call Annual Fort Carson mayors’ yard sale — will No physical training zone — The area under 526-3803 for an appointment. It is a post requirement be the first and third Saturday of each month from construction, north of Ranges 69 and 5, should not to have your pet registered with the veterinary April-December, between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. On-post be used for training. Construction is under way. The clinic within 10 days of moving onto post. It is also residents may set up in front of their homes. Single area is bracketed to the north by Khe Sahn Street, necessary to have your pets microchipped and Soldiers and off-post active or retired Soldiers and to the east by Barkeley Avenue, and to the west by up-to-date with rabies and distemper vaccines. their families may set up in the Beacon School Brown Road, Titus Boulevard and Specker Avenue. GMH Military Housing sponsors Chef’s parking lot. For information on yard sale guidelines, Ongoing road closures — Portions of Table — Spanish Fiesta Cuisine, an interactive contact your mayor or deputy mayor or the Mayoral Specker Avenue and Titus Boulevard will be class, will be presented by Executive Chef Jose Program Coordinator at 526-1082/1049. closed through April. Molina of the Bertha’s Kitchen Mexican Phase 4: Harr Avenue reconstruction project Questions about the closure or disruption Restaurant. The class will be May 21, from 5:30-7 — Rocky Mountain Asphalt and Materials began of traffic along Butts Road can be addressed to p.m., at the Kit Carson Neighborhood Activity work on Phase 4 of the Harr Avenue reconstruction Fort Carson’s Directorate of Public Works Traffic Center, building 4800, on the corner of McNerney project on Thursday. Phase 4 extends from Coleman Engineer, Rick Orphan, at 526-9267 or Fort Street and Harr Avenue by Gate 2. For more Street to Prussman Boulevard. Carson’s Army Corps of Engineers Transformation information contact Mark T. Browning, GMH This section of road will be shut down to all traffic Resident Office, Maj. John Hudson, at 526-4974. outreach coordinator, at 576-3198, 492-3414 or until the end of June. The contractor will place detour Claims against the estate — [email protected]. signs to direct traffic around the construction area. With deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. Special Education Advisory Council — To avoid the construction area, use Martinez Derek A. Gibson, deceased. Anyone having claims Parents, community members and school staff are Street, Sheridan Avenue and Prussman Boulevard. against or indebtedness to his estate should contact invited to attend the Fountain-Fort Carson School When completed, the “new” Harr Avenue, with Capt. Ricardo Ocasio at 526-8890. District 8 SEAC meeting, May 16, from 9-11 a.m., right and left turn lanes, will extend from Coleman With deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. Kyle at Carson Middle School, 6200 Prussman Blvd., Street to Titus Boulevard. G. Bohrnsen, deceased. Anyone having claims Fountain. Refreshments will be served. 4th Infantry Division headquarters — against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Representatives from Colorado Springs Park, construction around building 1430 will result in Capt. Ricardo Ocasio at 526-8890. Recreation and Cultural Services, Fort Carson Child increased activity in that area. The parking lot to With deepest regrets to the family of Sgt. and Youth Services and Exceptional Family Member the southeast of building 1430, entrances to the east Alexander James Funcheon, deceased. Anyone Program will provide information about summer parking lots, and Weston Road between Specker having claims against or indebtedness to his estate programming and services available through their and Wetzel avenues and the parking lot behind the should contact Chief Warrant Officer 3 John D. Varner organizations. Contact Peter Babeu at 382-1569 or Grant Library are closed. at 526-3340. MOUNTAINEER Community May 4, 2007 13 2nd Annual Fort Carson Baby Shower: Rodeo stresses safety on the road Donate baby, by Douglas M. Rule holders whose motorcycles are registered toddler items for Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at Fort Carson. Safety day is open to all Soldiers, DOD civilians and family members. military families Motorcycle riders will have the In addition to the rodeo, Motor Vehicle by Rebecca E. Tonn opportunity to test their skills at the Safety Day will host several events on general Mountaineer staff Motorcycle Rodeo Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. motor vehicle safety. There will be courtesy The Motorcycle Rodeo is part of vehicle inspections, trauma nurses from All servicemembers and their families are Motor Vehicle Safety Day, which will be Memorial Hospital will present “Tough Talk,” invited to attend the 2nd Annual Fort Carson held at the Special Events Center. child safety and child seat information and Baby Shower at the Special Events Center Thursday, The rodeo is open to all licensed multiple motorcycle vendors. Mothers Against from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Department of Defense identification card Drunk Drivers will be on hand to stress the Representatives will be at the shower to importance of driving sober showcase a variety of baby and family programs and the “drunk driving offered by Evans Army Community Hospital: goggles” will be used to nutrition care; newborn and sibling classes; Moms simulate the effects of alco- in Motion pregnancy and postpartum exercise hol on a driver. The Fort classes; patient registration/filling out birth Carson Fire and Emergency certificates; Behavioral Health with stress Services will demonstrate management techniques; and the lactation the “Jaws of Life.” support division, which will address issues or There will also be questions moms have about breast feeding. drawings for door prizes “We want to show the military community everything Fort every hour from 10 a.m.- Carson has to offer,” said Rhonda Tulensa, obstetrics and 2 p.m. Last year’s grand pediatric case manager at Evans. “Moms don’t need to be prize winner, Master Sgt. pregnant to attend. Last year we had a wonderful time. It was Dennis Beebe, won a very cute to see the dads parading around in ‘pregnancy suits’ special motorcycle jacket (padded vests designed to simulate pregnancy),” Tulensa said. which inflates in the event In addition to the Proud Papa Parade, there will be three of an accident, much like contests at the baby shower: Picture Perfect Baby Photo, Snug an airbag does in the car. Photo by Sgt. Clint Stein and Tug Swaddling and Diaper Derby Crawling. Sgt. 1st Class Alan Flinn, left, member of the Veterans of For more information Drop boxes for baby and toddler items are located at EACH Foreign Wars Warriors Riding Club, inspects Sgt. Gilmore's on Motor Vehicle Safety at the obstetrics and gynecology clinic and at the patient repre- motorcycle before Gilmore rides through a skills test course Day, contact the Fort sentative desk, Garcia Physical Fitness Center and Forrest Fitness during the 2006 Fort Carson Motorcycle Safety Rodeo at Carson Safety Office Center. The shower is sponsored by Evans’ OB/GYN Careline. the Special Events Center. at 526-2123. For more information call 526-7591 or 385-1204 (pager). At Journey Homes’ new Countryside North community, you Need room? can see, touch, and feel your new home. Basments are included in every home! We don’t expect you to buy off a blueprint. Walk through ranches, two-story, and split level homes, all specifically designed for Colorado. All 15 home-styles are available for May move-ins. Open 10 to 6, Monday through Saturday, and 12 to 6 on Sunday. 719-482-5287 or 1-800-620-8319 Come tour your finished home. 15 different home styles, with payments designed to fit your basic pay table. Visit today. GOrand pening Fort ÈÈ Carson www.JourneyHomes.com Minutes from All home prices and offers subject to change without prior notice. Fort Carson. MOUNTAINEER 14 May 4, 2007 Community Cinco de Mayo: A story of victory over tremendous odds Commentary by Chap. On May 5, 1862, Emperor first Cinco de Mayo remains today was Goliath and Goliath was (Capt.) Lisa Northway Napoleon III, positioned 8,000 because it represents the right of looking for a man-to-man battle. 1st Mobilization Brigade French and rebel Mexican troops at people to defend themselves against David seemed as upset at the Puebla in southern Mexico, where foreign militaries, marking the start morale of his country’s army as he Most of us rarely tire of hearing they met approximately 5,000 of the last of European occupation was at the bloodthirsty warrior who about unlikely heroes, especially as mestizo and Zapotec Indian troops in the Americas and making way thrived at being a one-man show. heroes face outwardly undefeatable under the leadership of Gen. Ignacio for Mexican President Benito David understood that his country- enemies. The history behind the Zaragoza Seguin and Gen. Jose de Juarez’s reforms. This victory men stood at an important crossroad. Cinco de Mayo celebration is one la Cruz Porfirio Diaz Mori, instilled a national pride in Mexico Everything David believed about we can identify with because, at commander of the Mexican cavalry. and every fifth of May, Mexican God moved him into action. The last some point, we all face an enemy Diaz’s cavalry rode to battle the military personnel pledge their words Goliath heard before David’s that seems larger than life. French army while Zaragoza’s loyalty to their country. slingshot slung the stone bringing men held their position, forcing the Another military event is him down were, “Everyone gathered French to retreat while recorded in 1 Samuel. A young man here will learn that God doesn’t 1,000 Mexican named David, not of military age, was save by means of sword or spear. soldiers died in battle. sent by his father to deliver two The battle belongs to God.” The following “care” packages — one to his brothers The story lives on. Today our year Napoleon sent and the other to their unit commander giants have names such as cancer, 30,000 reinforcement — at the hilltop camp across from conflict, addiction and depression. troops to his standby an enemy hilltop camp, where a May we rally our comrades and Army. When food valley separated the two deployed ourselves at the thought of what and ammunition ran armies. David arrived while his is right and true. Our enemy must out, the Mexican brothers’ command was moving into not have the last word when it Army surrendered formation and shouting its battle concerns our destiny. to the French and cry. Across the valley the enemy’s As we celebrate the 145th four years of occupation until champion warrior stepped out from Cinco de Mayo, may we make room Diaz regained the city. among his comrades for the 41st day for the beginning of the end of Although the first victory was in a row to taunt the army of David’s menacing giants in our lives and in overturned, the significance of that brothers. The warrior giant’s name the lives of our loved ones. :LQQLQJ6PLOHV)RU(YHU\RQH &RVPHWLF'HQWLVWU\ %RQGLQJ 9HQHHUV 1FSTPOBM%FOUJTUSZ 5RRW&DQDO7KHUDS\ &KLOGUHQV'HQWLVWU\ XJUIB4PGU5PVDIGPS &URZQV %ULGJHV 2UWKRGRQWLFV $IJMESFO 1BSFOUT 7HHWK:KLWHQLQJ 2UDO6XUJHU\ (SBOEQBSFOUT 'HQWXUHV ,PSODQWV :LVGRP7HHWK (;3(5,(1&('&$5,1* :KLWH)LOOLQJV 3RUFHODLQ/DPLQDWHV $1'*(17/( *XP&DUH 3529,'(5)25$&7,9(0,/,7$5<'(3(1'(176 6$0('$< (0(5*(1&<&$5( ZZZSRZHUVGHQWDOJURXSFRP &DULQJ)RU6PLOHV6LQFH MOUNTAINEER Community May 4, 2007 15 Chapel Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC National Day of Prayer —The 57th annual Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person National Day of Prayer will be observed at Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Prussman Chapel May 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 A light lunch follows. Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 “Vision for the Nations” study — meets at Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 Soldiers' Memorial Chapel Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Tuesday 7 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Christian missions are important all over the world. Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Missionaries are carrying the word of God to people PROTESTANT around the world. Vision for the Nations helps adults Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Cartee/526-7387 see their role in this work by examining the biblical, Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Hartz/526-8011 historical, cultural, and strategic perspectives of Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5973 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5973 world missions. Come catch the ‘vision.’ Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meet Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Hartz/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans’ Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Soldiers' Memorial Chapel. Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 Child care is provided. Contact Barbara Styles Sunday 9 a.m. Samoan Veterans’ Titus Chap. Lesh/526-3888 at 598-0422. JEWISH Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Protestant For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Sunday School — The Protestant Sunday School WICCA emphasizes key Bible stories while having fun with Monday 6:30 p.m. building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464 music and games. Classes for all ages are Sunday, NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration is Sunday morning Native American Sweat Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, building 1500. Chaplain Command. Please call the following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Vacation Bible School — Soldiers’ Memorial Goodblanket 442-0929. The next ceremony is Sunday at noon. Chapel will be filled June 11-15 with 5-12 year-olds Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular scripture The Army Cycle of Prayer. the state legislators and city officials learning the basics of a sport, singing, dancing and reading, the following scriptures are recommended. Pray this week for the following: of the Empire State. having a great time. This year’s program will be “Game These scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, Unit: For the Soldiers, families Nation: For the thousands Plan,” a Christian sports camp offering instruction in which is designed to present the entire Bible over a and leaders of the 10th Mountain of mayors of villages, towns and three-year cycle. Division headquartered at Fort Drum, cities in our land, that God would cheerleading, soccer and basketball, incorporated N.Y. and forward deployed in sup- strengthen them to lead their into a traditional VBS format including songs, Bible Today — port of Operations Enduring communities with grace and truth. Psalms 123, Monday — Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Religious: For all chaplain lessons and snacks. Registration is under way. Hebrews 8-10 Psalms 126, James 4-5 Army: For all Army spouses assistants (56M) who as members of Tuesday — Volunteers are needed for the program. Saturday — past and present, whose quiet unit ministry teams ensure that Psalms 124 Psalms 127, sacrifices to the nation may never Soldiers and their families can exercise Extensive background in a particular sport is not Hebrews 11-13 1 Peter 1-2 be noticed, but whose faithful the freedom of their religious beliefs. required, just a basic knowledge. Training will be Sunday — Wednesday — Psalms 125, James 1-3 Psalms 128, 1 Peter 3-5 service in the cause of freedom is For more information on the provided. There are opportunities in other areas. For Thursday — immeasurable. Army Cycle of Prayer, or to pray Psalms 129, 2 Peter information contact Stacy Chapman at 382-3970. State: For all Soldiers and for items from previous weeks, their families from the state of New visit the cycle’s Web site at York. Pray also for Gov. Eliot Spitzer, www.usarmychaplain.com Do some manly shopping at Goodwill. At Goodwill, you'll find great things for men at incredible prices. Work and outdoor wear. Books and jackets. Tools and stuff for your truck. Camping and fishing gear. And things you didn't even know you needed. Goodwill. Good Stuff. Call 635-4483 for store locations Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs God’s Gifts Preschool EVERY FUTURE HAS Now Registering 2007-2008 School Year ABEGINNING. 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Buena Vista is about 100 miles duty Soldiers, ranks private through fee, the camp is free to Fort Carson Soldiers west of Fort Carson. specialist/corporal, and their family members through private donations. This fee covers all Registration fee is based on rank: Pvt.- meals, activities and lodging Sgt. pay $50 for the family, staff sgt. and for the whole family for the higher noncommissioned officers pay $75, week. Even if the military chief warrant officer-capt. pays $100, maj. spouse is deployed, the other and higher, $150. spouse and children are The rooms are like hotel rooms with two welcome to attend. queen-size beds and a private bath. The main Recreation activities at lodge has a lobby with a fireplace, game room, the camp include horseback gift shop and snack bar. Items from the game riding, pony rides, room, gift shop and snack bar are purchased swimming, hiking, 4X4 at the camper’s own expense. jeep tours and white-water Pets and alcoholic beverages are not rafting. Fishing is available allowed at the camp and smoking only in in a trout pond, with poles designated areas. While Young Life is a provided. Bait must be Christian-based organization, religious purchased. There will be preference is not a requirement. There will an itinerary for group be short Bible-study groups for those who activities, but participation wish to participate. is not mandatory. Child Priority will go to first-time attendees care is provided at certain who have recently redeployed or will deploy times on site. within six months. Register through the Family In addition to June 3-9, Life Chaplain’s office, room 223, the Family there are still spaces in the Readiness Center. Registration fee is required Photo by Misoo Ellison retreats for July 8-14 (very by either check or money order at the time of Konner, left, and Kelly Kowalski help hold the bucket for Kael limited availability), Aug. registration. 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Tonn Bank in Evanston, where Gail was an In Okinawa, Japan, while working Mountaineer staff assistant manager. He came to visit for the Army, he switched from her every day after that for years. teaching arts and crafts at Directorate Bill Joslyn worked at Fort After four months of daily visits to of Morale, Welfare and Recreation to Carson’s Directorate of Information the bank, Joslyn told Gail he would teaching computer classes at DOIM. Management Visual Information be gone over Thanksgiving to go “He could easily be bribed with for six years. He was a visual visit his grandmother who was sick. chocolate to fix computers — information specialist and Army “He told me, ‘I don’t want you software and hardware,” Gail said. photographer. Joslyn, age 57, died to worry that I’m not here, because Soldiers and children remember April 12 of a heart attack. we’re going to spend the rest of our him for dressing up as Santa Claus Friends, co-workers and family lives together,’” Gail said. “We to entertain children and troops. In members remember him as a hadn’t even been on a date. It was Okinawa, while portraying Santa, he multi-talented artist, a volunteer love at first sight — that’s for sure.” was air-dropped from a helicopter to Santa Claus and for having a Their first “real” date was in visit families, although he much wickedly funny sense of humor. September 1979, and they were preferred ground transportation, such He was born and raised in married in June 1981. as a Fort Carson fire engine. During Oneonta, N.Y., and earned bachelor’s “Bill would teach people who December, he would not “break Joslyn and master’s degrees in fine arts said they weren’t artistic and show character.” He even wore winter- from The State University of New them how to release their artistic green fragrance and bleached a good guy,” Arbuckle said. York. A master glass craftsman, talent. He was a natural born his eyebrows to enhance his Diana Nicholas-Addy, multi- Joslyn taught the art of stained teacher. He taught adult art classes representation of Santa, Gail said. media production assistant, said that glass, carved wood, made ceramics, in Chicago. A 7-9 evening class Coworkers from Fort Carson’s not a day went by that he didn’t have turned pottery, did lapidary, lost- would go until 2 a.m., because it DOIM office miss Joslyn’s humor some little known fact to share, such wax casting and made custom was a lot of fun. Married couples and ready smile. Gene Arbuckle, as the growth stages of Bristlecone beveled glass windows — to list a would sign up for the classes and audio/visual production specialist, pine cones. few of his talents. take them for 10-12 years. said that Joslyn played Santa Claus Nicholas-Addy said, “Bill While working at the Botti “Bill liked to keep people going for his grandchildren for several never held a grudge, if he had been Studio of Architectural Arts, in as a team — a unit,” Gail said. Joslyn years and really enjoyed it. “At wronged. He quickly let problems Evanston, Ill., he met his future wife, also had a fantastic memory; he recited work, he was a prankster; we roll off his back, and he always had Gail Altmeyer. In July 1977, he went entire passages from Shakespeare’s had fun times joking around and a smile, a song or a dance. I really to open an account at First National plays and from the Bible. talking about the old days. 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Because the rule applies asking residents if they would like to and the written notice must include an Legal Assistance Division to a few other situations as well, the purchase a vacuum cleaner, security easily detachable, fully completed copy FTC now refers to the rule as the system or a water filtration device. for the buyer, plus another copy for the Many people believe they have a “Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Because buyers may feel pres- buyer to send back to the seller if the right to cancel any contract if done Period for Sales Made at Homes or at sured into purchasing goods or ser- buyer decides to rescind the contract; within three days of signing. This is Certain Other Locations”. vices when the salesman appears on notice to rescind must be in bold print a myth which is only partially true For the rule to apply, the contract their doorstep, the FTC requires a and in close proximity to where the and applicable under very limited must be a contract for sale, lease, or three-day cooling off period for these buyer signs the contract. circumstances. rental of consumer goods and/or types of contracts. This rule grants the To rescind the contract, the buyer Generally, once an individual signs services with a total purchase price of buyer a unilateral right to rescind the must provide written notice to the a contract, that individual is obligated $25 or more and personally solicited contract within three business days seller by midnight of the third busi- by law to fulfill the terms of the by the seller at a place other than his or following a door-to-door sale. Buyers ness day. Business days include any contract unless the contract provides her permanent place of business. Think can, for whatever reason or no reason calendar day except Sundays and the right to cancel within a certain at all, change their federal holidays. A phone call is not period of time or there is a law giving mind within the three enough to rescind the contract — it the consumer the right to cancel. day period and cancel must be in writing. Sending a telegram The bottom line is that consumers the contract without to the seller is a good way to cancel, do not always have three days to any repercussions. although since Western Union has change their mind after signing a Seller usually know discontinued this service, prices for contract. For example, there is no that the contract they same-day or overnight delivery can be three-day or 72-hour right to cancel a are asking you to sign high. Mailing or hand delivering notice car contract if the car was purchased falls within this rule, to rescind is also appropriate. However, at a dealership, despite the widely although they may not if mailing notice of cancellation, the held belief to the contrary. be overly willing to buyer should use return receipt mail so There are some contracts, however, disclose this fact. There they have proof that the cancellation that can be cancelled within three days are however, disclosure notice was mailed during the if it falls within the scope of the three and notice requirements allowed three-day period. The three- day cooling off period mandated by mandated by the FTC: business days rule is a hard and fast the Federal Trade Commission. This the seller must give rule. There are no exceptions. rule is known as the Door-to-Door the buyer a copy of If the contract was for the purchase Sale Rule because it typically applies the fully completed of goods, the buyer must return the to situations where an individual signs contract; the seller must a contract for goods or services with also give oral and See Contracts on Page 26 MOUNTAINEER 20 May 4, 2007 Community Civilian education system enhances professional development by Rachael Tolliver not a mandatory requirement, but the doctrine such as FM-1, ‘The Army,’ and according to Brennan. This course Fort Knox Turret proposal is being addressed by G-3. FM 6-22 ‘Army Leadership.’” teaches students Army values and “We are in a changing time in the Pamela Raymer, Ed.D, dean of customs, something that might be a WASHINGTON — During the Army and we need to grow our academics at AMSC, said she has new subject for people who have Army’s transformation, civilians leaders. Our civilians need to be better noticed over the last three to five years never been in the military, she said. have been asked to perform equipped and educated so they can be that military hiring officials are Other courses in the CES are under increasingly more tasks previously ready to meet the needs of the Army. looking for more leadership training on consideration as mandatory classes for done by military personnel. To do a It’s a testament to our dedication to applicants’ resumes. The CES could employees, but there are questions good job and perform well, they warfighters and their families.” eventually fulfill continuing education about how that would happen. need the training and education Pam Hicks, who works at Fort requirements for which some “Right now ... that is one of the formerly reserved for Soldiers. Eustis, Va., recently graduated from employees must earn as a part of their things that G-1 and G-3 are trying to In February 2003, the Army the CES Intermediate Course, and professional development, she said. figure out ... the mandatory pieces Chief of Staff’s Army Training and said she would recommend the Col. Garland Williams, AMSC of it,” Williams said. “What we have Leader Development Panel identified course because of the understanding commandant, said the CES will also been trying to figure out is, do you civilian training as a high priority, and perspective it gave her about level the playing field for civilians need to have the course to be pro- and recommended implementing a her organization’s mission and its who apply for higher level jobs. moted, or once you are promoted, centralized Army education system. relevance to the entire Army. “One of the problems of the how long do you have before you The Civilian Education System “Most of the concepts and ideas civilian corps is that guys like me — a need to take the course?” was the result of that recommendation were not new to me, although (they colonel with almost 26 years in service Because courses are centrally and will slowly replace existing were all) reinforced in positive ways — I can retire tomorrow and get a funded, lack of unit funds shouldn’t keep programs, according to Jennifer during the course,” Hicks said. pretty good GS-14 job, almost solely qualified candidates from attending, Brennan, marketing specialist and Because she has been in govern- based on my education,” he said. according to Williams and Brennan. public affairs officer at the Army ment service for less than three years, “What CES does is level that playing “We are not eating up mission Management Staff College at Fort Hicks said she gained from “the field so when there is competition for dollars to bring people to school. The Belvoir, Va. She describes CES as laboratory approach” to building com- the same position, the person who only thing the command has to do is a progressive and sequential mitment as an Army civilian leader in comes through the civilian corps, with- identify the right people that need to civilian-leader development program. service to Soldiers and the nation. out any prior military experience, is just come — and they should not be the “It provides enhanced leader “We all stood and took the Federal as competitive as the military officer.” most expendable, but be the right development and education opportu- Employee Oath of Office on the first All new Army interns, team person,” said Williams. nities for Army civilians throughout day,” she explained. “We compared our leaders, supervisors and managers Information about the their careers,” she explained. “As of personal leadership values to Army employed after Sept. 30 are required CES is available at right now, attending CES courses is values, and we read extensively from to attend the CES Foundation course, www.amsc.belvoir.army.mil/ces. 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On the main page, after login, there is a green box with “Send Video Email” and the photograph of a Soldier looking into a Web camera. From there, follow the directions. According to the directions, the user must have a Web camera set up to the computer. Once the user goes to “Send Video Email,” click on “Create a VIDI.” If prompted, click “Allow” to activate the camera. Click “Record” and begin speaking after the 3-2-1 countdown. When the message is finished, click “Stop” and a Photo by Sgt. Zach Mott preview of the VIDI will play automatically. Choose a playback 3rd BCT holds town hall meeting screen for the VIDI message by clicking on the image. An Col. John H. Hort, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, orange box will surround the selection. Click “Continue.” addresses the crowd at McMahon Auditorium during a town hall meeting. The The sender then needs to fill in the required fields, which meeting was held to discuss the future of the Striker Brigade. include the user’s AKO account and the receiver’s. Patricia Randle, director of Fort Carson Army Community Service, is investigating installing compatible Web cameras in computers at the Family Connection. When that is Got news? Send your story to [email protected] accomplished, spouses will be able to use those computers to send AKO VIDI messages, provided they have an AKO account. Visit Us Today In Colorado Springs... For Your Money, There’s • Woodmen Hills - GRAND CLOSE OUT! Single Family Homes From The Low $200’s. East on Woodmen Rd. North on Meridian Rd. Right on Stapleton Rd. Right onto Meridian Ranch Blvd. The Sales Office is directly across from Woodmen Hills Recreation Center East. 494-8141 • Heritage in Fountain - GRAND CLOSE OUT! Single Family Homes From The Upper $100’s. I-25 to Mesa Ridge Parkway (Exit 132). Left (East) on Mesa Ridge Parkway. 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Paul McDermott being present in the state with the intent because only one of the spouses needs on how to divide the retirement, the Legal Assistance Attorney, of making the state your permanent to be a legal resident of the state. judge will likely divide it following Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, home. In order to determine your QUESTION: I’m afraid that if I a formula that gives the dependent Legal Assistance Division legal residence the court will look at get divorced, my spouse is going to spouse half of the retirement that your connections with the state. These get a portion of my military pension was earned during marriage. For QUESTION: I’m stationed here connections include, but are not even though we’ve been married example, if a Soldier retires after 20 at Fort Carson, got married here, and limited to: paying Colorado state only for a few years. years of service and was married for I heard I can get a divorce here. income tax, obtaining a Colorado ANSWER: This may also be 10 of those same years, the dependent ANSWER: That might be true. driver’s license, registering to vote true. There is no minimum length of spouse is potentially entitled to half Only a state can legally end a in Colorado and owning a home in time required to be married before a of the amount that was earned marriage. Knowing this, the big Colorado. The El Paso County Court former spouse is entitled to receive a during the 10 years of marriage and question becomes, which state has pays very close attention to these first portion of the retirement. That being service overlap (10/20 x 1/2 = 1/4). the power to grant the divorce? Just two factors; however, how closely the said, the longer you have been The Legal Assistance Office at because you got married here and live court examines your situation varies married, the spouse will likely Fort Carson provides a video here doesn’t necessarily mean that from judge to judge. receive a higher percentage of your briefing on divorce every Monday you can get divorced here. Many servicemembers claim their total retirement. The Soldier can and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and, Every state has its own rules and state of legal residence is some state give the entire amount to the former Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The briefing procedures that individuals must satisfy other than Colorado, for state income spouse or the former spouse can is in building 6285 in the Legal before its courts will hear a case. tax purposes. If your Leave and waive the right to receive any. Assistance Office. No appointment Colorado has two requirements that Earnings Statement declares that you Retirement is like any other marital is needed, however, it is recommend must be satisfied before its courts will are a resident of some state other than property; the spouses can negotiate a that you show up early as space allow a person to file for divorce. Colorado, you will probably not meet settlement. If the spouses cannot is limited. First, one of the spouses must meet Colorado’s legal residency requirement. agree, the court will divide the This briefing is not legal advice, the residency requirement by living in However, only one of the spouses property according to state law. but merely discusses divorce in Colorado and in the county where the needs to meet these requirements. Colorado is not a community general terms. If you have any divorce is to be filed for 90 days Thus, if a servicemember’s dependent property state; rather it is an “equitable questions about divorce, or have before paperwork is filed. spouse is employed in Colorado and distribution” state. This means that heard other divorce myths that need Secondly, at least one of the (paying state income tax), the spouse if the judge has to divide up the to be cleared up, call the Fort Carson spouses must be a legal resident of will probably be considered a legal property it will be done in a fair Legal Assistance Office at 526-5572. Colorado. This requires much more resident of Colorado. That same service- manner, not necessarily 50-50. In Please note, that our office can than simply living here. It requires member can now file in Colorado Colorado, if the spouses cannot agree only see one party to a divorce. 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The Fort Carson, Mountaineer The Air Force Academy, Academy Spirit The Schriever Air Force Base, Satellite Flyer The Peterson Air Force Base, Space Observer and The Colorado Springs Business Journal July 5 & 6. FOR INFORMATION CALL 719-329-5209 MOUNTAINEER MOUNTAINEER 24 May 4, 2007 Feature Feature May 4, 2007 25 64th BSB trains hard, fast to a Forward Operating Base, Soldiers receive incoming small were conducted with zero Story and photos by Rebecca E. Tonn arms fire or attacks from vehicle-borne improvised explosive vehicle/training accidents or Mountaineer staff devices or suicide bombers. Soldiers then return fire, while injuries, McAniff said.) taking cover, and one team lays down suppressive fire while 1st Sgt. Denny Nelson, Alpha one team bounds back, to break contact with the enemy. This Company, who ran the entry control point at FOB in skirmish alerts Soldiers in the quick reactionary force, and Iraq for a year, conducted an after action review at Range 117. Soldiers from 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade they run to the berm, then fire as targets or VBIEDs appear, Nelson asked the troops: “Did you feel you had enough ammo?” Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, deployed to Forward Badwound said. Soldiers shouted “yes.” What did you enjoy about the range?” Operating Base Red Devil for field training exercises April 16. Range 117 has a long railroad track, so a car can roll towards “Shooting fast,” one Soldier said. “Standing to fire (instead Charlie Company conducted marksmanship qualification at the FOB on the track, simulating a VBIED, and Soldiers fire at of prone),” said another. Nelson continued, “You saw that if Ranges 57 and 63 for more than 200 Soldiers. Bravo Company it and the silhouette pop-up targets. you’re going to hit that three-round burst, you have to hold the conducted convoy live-fire training at Range 127. The 64th BSB “The intent of Range 117 is for Soldiers to simulate ECP muzzle down. … This check point lane gives us a good idea of ran 10 Combat Logistic Resupply Patrols with gun truck security vehicle searches, and learn (what to do during an) escalation of what you might encounter in Iraq. See that building at the from FOB Red Devil to the cantonment area and conducted force and the rules of engagement. We also give them media end of the range?” Nelson pointed west. “You shot a huge hole real-world service support missions to the Brigade, said Capt. training, and we like to incorporate cultural awareness and in that structure below the window,” (from 150 yards away Shawn McAniff, Headquarters and Headquarters Company. Arabic language training,” Badwound said. with M-16s, M-4s and M-249s). The 64th BSB twice conducted training with 1st Squadron, Badwound said that anytime live-fire training is “Hooah!” Soldiers shouted. 6th Cavalry, a Fort Carson aviation unit, in order to teach conducted at Fort Carson, a front line ambulance stands “This range (117) has a much broader picture, an entire leaders how to communicate with pilots and how to coordinate ready in case of injuries. Sgt. Michael Shears, medic, and field of view — 160 degrees — instead of straight out in front for Air-Ground Integration. 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry provided Pfc. Carrie McGertt, ambulance driver, both with Charlie like the qualifying ranges, so it’s more realistic,” Nelson said. security for the 64th’s CLIPs. Other training events included Company, 64th BSB, remained on standby at Range 117 Soldiers from the 64th were pleased with the training. vehicle recovery operations, night-driving, developing during the battalion’s training. The ambulance carries eight “We learned how to do suppressive fire while under attack. communications capabilities and training the staff on its roles ambulatory patients or four litter patients. Shears was in This training will help us protect ourselves while we’re in combat, said McAniff. Iraq with the 64th and treated everything from the common deployed,” said Pvt. Nay Johnson, Alpha Company. Alpha Company and its commander, Capt. Sean Badwound, cold to shrapnel injuries resulting from improvised Spc. Joshua Garrison, Bravo Company, who was deployed ran the live-fire ECP training at Range 117 for the battalion. The explosive devices. with the 64th to Iraq in 2005-2006, said, “The training helps captain explained how the battle drill simulates an enemy attack. “Our job today is to provide medical convoy for the range us get familiar with our weapons and different tactics that While conducting vehicle searches at an entry control point in case anyone gets injured,” Shears said. (Five days of FTX insurgents could possibly use. I enjoy training.” Soldiers from Alpha Company, 64th BSB, simulate a skirmish, taking cover, laying down suppressive fire and bounding back, during Entry Control Point vehicle searches at Range 117 April 19. Sgt. 1st Class Dwain Johns, Alpha Company, instructs Soldiers before their live-fire, ECP training. Soldiers from Alpha Company, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire live rounds at silhouette pop-up targets and a moving car at Range 117 during Entry Control Point Training Sgt. Christopher Guay, Alpha Company, 64th BSB, fires his M-4 at silhouette pop-up targets at Range 117. Green targets are April 19. Inset: An Alpha Company Soldier fires his weapon through the Jersey barrier. Layout by Jeanne Mazerall “combatants” and white targets are “noncombatants.” MOUNTAINEER 26 May 4, 2007 Community Contracts From Page 19 goods to the seller, if the goods are already in the buyer’s possession. The seller is required to inform the buyer how to return the goods and the seller must pay for return shipping. For example, if you bought an encyclopedia and then changed your mind about the purchase, you can cancel the contract within three business days and the salesman has to come and pick up the encyclopedias or pay to have them sent back to the seller. Some buyers claim that they did not know of their right to rescind. If they had read the entire contract, they would have known of their right to rescind. Most contract issues would not occur if the buyer carefully read the entire contract before signing. Therefore, it is always a good idea to read the entire contract, even the small print before signing. If you have any questions about contracts or whether you have a right to rescind a contract you may have already signed, contact the Fort Carson Legal Photo by Michael J. Pach Assistance Office at 526-5572/5573. 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He said being Walt Johnson a good player is about what a player Mountaineer staff does on and off the court. “These guys really worked hard Fort Carson’s youth center on the fundamentals of basketball and traveling team basketball coach learning how to do well off the court. Jimmy Hart knew he would have a These guys have improved so much great challenge ahead of him. and worked so hard for me. They Hart rolled up his sleeves and have the fundamentals of the game helped his young players understand down and they work my system very the fundamentals of the game this well. I was taught when I was young past winter and developed a team and I taught them to eliminate the that until Saturday had gone things going on around them and get undefeated in the spring season. their focus. So I told them they had Hart’s team suffered its first loss to focus on the court and anything of the season Saturday to a good outside of the black lines of the Cheyenne Mountain team. But the court doesn’t matter,” Hart said. story of this team isn’t the loss Hart said he is looking to Saturday, its the progress his team develop all-around people, not just has made since Hart began working ball players. He said he stresses to with the athletes this past winter. his players that more important “When we first started, I had a than learning how to play basketball lot of players who needed to learn is learning how to be a good about the fundamentals of the game student and good child. and that is how I started. From the “I stress to the players that very beginning, I told the players education is the most important and the parents that it wasn’t how thing. School comes first and I am much the team won or how much consistently telling my guys that if the kids played, it was how much they feel good about what they do learning about the game of in the classroom it will cross over basketball is how I would measure to how well they do on the sports our success,” Hart said. field. What I want to see from them Fort Carson youth coach Jimmy Hart, center, goes over strategy with his team Hart said the lessons he taught is a good attitude, good grades and during Saturday’s contest. the young men were not limited to being a good athlete,” Hart said. Fort Carson’s Jeremy Satele shoots a layup during action Saturday at the Fort Carson’s Nate Resty, right, plays defense against an opponent post youth center. during action Saturday at the youth center. MOUNTAINEER 30 May 4, 2007 Sports & Leisure On the Bench Post fitness center set new hours by Walt Johnson 6:05 p.m. at Security Service Field in Mountaineer staff Colorado Springs. The Colorado Crush will be Fort Carson’s fitness facilities sponsoring a Military Night June 18th will be operating with new hours when the team meets the Chicago Rush beginning May 15. at the Pepsi Center in Denver. McKibben Physical Fitness Center The Crush will have discount tickets will be open Monday through Friday from for all active duty, retirees, families, and 5 a.m.-5 p.m. and will be closed Saturday, friends starting as low as $7 per seat on the Sundays and holidays. Forrest PFC will be upper level and $23 per seat on the lower open from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through level. It will be the league-wide Military Friday. The center will be open from 6 Night celebration in which each home team a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and will be honoring military personnel. closed on holidays. Garcia PFC will be Fort Carson’s Marcus Dungen is open from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through now available for “Tranquil Touch Friday. The center will be open from 9 Massages” each Monday, Wednesday a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and open and Friday at Garcia Physical from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. on holidays. Waller Fitness Center on post. PFC will be open from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Dungen will be available for chair Monday through Friday. The center will massages between the hours of 4-8 p.m. be open from 3-10 p.m. Saturdays and each day by appointment only. People Sundays and will be closed on holidays. can sign up for two separate sessions, The Colorado Springs Sky Sox will one 15-minute session for $15 and one Photo by Walt Johnson host its annual salute to Fort Carson 30-minute session for $25. People Night May 12 when the team plays wishing to make an appointment must Got it! the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis call Garcia’s staff at 526-3944. A member of the post intramural spring football league Cardinals’ Triple A team. 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Masters at the post indoor swimming competitors must have reached the pool at 6:30 a.m. age of 35/40/50 the day of the People who want to participate contest. Proof of age required. in the triathlon must register by Novice competitors are eligible only May 16 at noon. There will be two if they have never placed first to third categories, male and female, with in an open class or in first place the groups broken into the Novice Division in any NPC sanc- following age groups: 15-19, 20-29, tioned national qualifier event. 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and Contestants may enter more than one masters. Medals will be awarded division; however, athletes will only for first, second and third place pose once at the evening competition. finishers. There will be an awards Awards will be presented in ceremony at Pershing Field the following classes: Men’s and immediately following the event. Women’s Open: 1st-5th in each Please turn in all registration weight class. Men’s Teenage, Men’s forms to Amber Flores at Forrest & Women’s Novice and Women’s Fitness Center or at any physical Masters 35-45, 45+, Men’s Masters fitness center on post. 35-40, 40-50, 50 and older: 1st-5th, Photo by Walt Johnson The Southern Colorado and one class each. A Team Trophy will Military Bodybuilding and be awarded to the highest scoring Got this one, too Fitness contest will take place team. Overall Men’s and Women’s A member of Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Saturday, with pre-judging Bodybuilding, Men’s and Women’s Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division hauls in a touchdown pass beginning at 10 a.m., at Doherty Overall Masters, and Figure as a defender arrives a step late during intramural flag football action High School in Colorado Springs. Champions win sword awards. April 26 at Pershing Field. The finals for the event are set for Overall USAFA Champion receives 6 p.m. The Southern Colorado event an Overall Sculpture. MOUNTAINEER 32 May 4, 2007 Sports & Leisure Mountaineer Sports Feature Varsity hoops Members of the post varsity basketball team, in the dark jerseys, defend against their opponents during the team’s city league basketball action April 25 at Hillside Community Center in Colorado Springs. The post team suffered its first defeat of the year, dropping a 55-52 decision. The post team plays each Wednesday during the spring basketball season that runs until the end of May. Photo by Walt Johnson $SDLGQRQSUR¿WDGYHUWLVHPHQW MHAF Helping Military Families To Own Their Own Home Colorado Springs, CO, April 2007. &KDQJH OLYHV LQVSLUH DQG Military Housing Assistance Fund (MHAF) is helping military fami- 7($&+« LQ &ODUN &RXQW\ 6FKRRO lies to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. According to 'LVWULFW &&6' /DV 9HJDV the Department of Housing & Urban Development, 69% of all Americans 1HYDGD own their own home. 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I started competing in 2003 after I returned from my deployment to the desert. I saw the competitors in magazines and at shows I went to and I thought I could get to that level. What was your best moment in the sport? I have won titles in New Mexico and Colorado, but Steel City is the most significant to me because I won the overall competition. I thought I would do well in the competition because I have come a long way in the past seven months since I had my son and began training again. This was my first competition since my son was born, I was in the best shape of my life but I didn’t know if I was in good enough shape to win the overall competition. Why is participating in this sport important to you? Its extremely important to me to do this show more than any other because it represents the military and promotes military fitness. This goes above and beyond even the fitness testing that we do to be ready to train and fight. This is also my chance to represent all the Soldiers and military people, who, like me, are ready to defend our nation. If you could meet one person from the fitness sports would who would it be and why? I would like to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has done much to promote fitness and now he is promoting fitness to our young people. He is trying to help decrease childhood obesity. If we start teaching our children when they’re young how to be physically fit it, will Photo by Walt Johnson help them in their quality of life when they get older. Location! Location! Location! :(+$9(DKLJKO\TXDOL¿HGVWDIIRIIRXUGHQWLVWVDQGWKUHHK\JLHQLVWV :($&&(37UHWLUHG DFWLYHGXW\PLOLWDU\LQVXUDQFH Quality :($5(FRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGQHDU)W&DUVRQ6FKULHYHU$)%DQG Townhomes & 3HWHUVRQ$)%±MXVWDFURVVWKHVWUHHWIURPWKH)RXQWDLQ6DIHZD\ Condos with a :(:$1772%(WKH'HQWDO&HQWHUIRU$//\RXUIDPLO\¶VGHQWDOFDUH New Look & Feel. 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From the Upper $100’s Call 635-4483 • Rangewood Dr. & Dublin Rd. for store locations 528-5130 Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs www.centurycommunities.com MOUNTAINEER 34 May 4, 2006 RRooyyalal GorGorggee BrBridgidgee Story and photos by Nel Lampe Mountaineer staff World’s highest suspension bridge The Royal Gorge Bridge, built in 1929, spans the Arkansas River near Cañon City. erhaps the Royal half price. Regular Gorge Bridge is one admission price is $23 for of the undesignated adults, but those with wonders of the world, military identification will but where does it be charged $11.50. Children lead?P It’s the world’s highest ages 4-11 are usually suspension bridge, but it charged $19, but children leads nowhere. in military families will Visitors buy tickets at the Royal Bridge Park entrance. Near Cañon City, the be charged $9.50. park also has the world’s Admission to the bridge the curious did come to River over millions of years. longest single-span aerial and park includes all rides visit the bridge after it was The river is now 1,053 feet tram, the world’s steepest and attractions except the completed in 1929. below the bridge. incline railway and the Skycoaster. A Texas bridge building Construction of the world’s highest Royal Rush The Royal Gorge was company was hired to build bridge in 1929 cost about Skycoaster (bungee jump). given to the town of Cañon the bridge. About 80 local $350,000. In today’s Royal Gorge Bridge City to be used as a park. workers were on the con- dollars, it would cost and Park marks Military Ingenious Cañon City struction crew. The bridge more than $20 million. Appreciation Month during citizens decided to build a was completed in less than In the beginning, tourists the month of May, when bridge over the chasm as six months, a remarkable arrived by train. When Soldiers, retirees and their a tourist attraction. They achievement. Also automobile travel became families are admitted for were right; tourists and remarkable, there were no more popular, people drove fatalities during construction. to the bridge. The Royal The construction Gorge Bridge became a used wire and steel, tourist vacation destination. manufactured at the steel It’s still a tourist destina- mill at Pueblo. Three tion, but perhaps a day trip hundred tons of No. 9 for Colorado citizens. galvanized wire were needed, Tourists from throughout the and 1,000 tons of steel were U.S. and foreign countries used in the bridge’s floor. may include a side trip to The bridge is anchored the bridge while visiting to the granite walls on both other parts of Colorado. sides of the gorge, using 300 To increase the bridge’s tons of supporting cables. attraction to tourists, the The bridge is 1,260 feet long incline railway was added and 18 feet wide; it will soon after the bridge’s support 2 million pounds. opening. Perhaps one of the Places to see in the The Royal Gorge most difficult projects ever Pikes Peak area. A free trolley transports visitors over the Royal Gorge suspension bridge spans the Bridge. Ride the trolley, walk or drive across the bridge. gorge cut by the Arkansas See Royal Gorge on Page 36 May 4, 2007 MOUNTAINEER 36 May 4, 2007 Either drive it, walk it or ride the Royal Gorge trolley which runs until Labor Day. From Page 35 Windy days make the walk attempted, the incline railway was across the 1,292 plank-bridge very built in a 45-degree angle crack in memorable. Once on the south side the granite. The same construction of the gorge, explore the attractions crew built the railway, but it took there, such as the theater showing longer than the bridge did. Rail cars a 15-minute film about the history alternately glide up and down the of the gorge and the historic side-by-side 1,550-foot, 45-degree “Railroad Wars” in 1879, when two track. Each car carries 30 standing railroad companies disputed over passengers while zipping along at the rights to lay track through the 3 mph. The ride takes about five gorge. The film also shows footage minutes. Passengers disembark to of the bridge construction. get a close look at the Arkansas A 10-acre Wapiti Western River and the occasional white- Wildlife Park is on the south rim, Park visitors can take a ride in a wagon pulled by mules on the water rafter, before returning to the which includes a herd of elk, south side of the bridge. rail car for the return trip. several buffalo, including a rare Other attractions have been white buffalo, and bighorn sheep. The Cañon City area has other added to the 360-acre park, such There’s also a petting zoo with attractions: the Dinosaur Depot, as the carousel on the north rim. barnyard animals and free burro Prison Museum, Royal Gorge A water clock and a small train rides for small children as well as Regional Museum, Royal Gorge are near the entrance. The world’s a horse-drawn wagon ride. Route Railroad and Buckskin Joe’s longest single-span aerial tram was A Mountain Man Encampment Frontier Town and Railway. added to the park in 1968. Costing features men and women in To reach Royal Gorge, take as much to construct as the bridge traditional mountain clothing living Highway 115 to Penrose, then take did in 1929, it uses two miles of the way the first trappers lived U.S. 50 west through Cañon City, cables to reach the other side. in Colorado. Mountain Man continuing for about 10 miles. Visitors ride the tram just for the interpreters demonstrate hunting Cañon City’s annual Music A rare white buffalo is in the wild- fun of it or as an alternate way and living skills. and Blossom Festival is Saturday- life park on the bridge’s south rim. to cross the gorge. The tram car The Royal Rush Skycoaster Sunday, which may mean increased carries 35 passengers across the is on the south rim, possibly the traffic in Cañon City. 2,200-foot-span. world’s scariest skycoaster. Signs mark the way to the The tram departs from the Harnessed riders are released from bridge, which is a few miles south back of the visitor center. a 100-foot tower, free fall at 50 of Highway 50. There are rafting Souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and mph and swing out over the gorge, and helicopter companies and a lunch and snack items are available while hanging 1,200 feet above few tourist attractions near the in the visitor center. the roaring Arkansas River. road to the bridge.Free parking Food items are also available at The Skycoaster is the only lots are at the bridge entrance. several sites on both sides of the attraction not included in the bridge during the summer season. entry price. Riders pay $23 After trying the attractions on for one rider $41 for two Just the Facts the north side of the bridge, it’s riders and $54 for three rid- • Travel time: almost an hour time to move across the bridge. ers for the Skycoaster ride. • For ages: all • Type: suspension bridge • Fun factor +++++ (Out of 5 stars) • Wallet damage: $$ entrance Visitors board the incline railway $ = Less than $20 for the 45-degree trip to the top. $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 (Based on a family of four) Visitors start the trek across the 1,292 plank floor of the Royal Gorge Two riders are on the Skycoaster at Visitors ride the aerial tram across Bridge, west of Cañon City. Royal Gorge Bridge’s south rim. the Royal Gorge to the south rim. MOUNTAINEER Happenings May 4, 2007 37 The circus is coming Colorado State Fairgrounds. Tickets are $12 The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for soldiers; call Luis Ibarra at 526-2680 for Bellobration is in the World Arena June 13-17. information. This extravaganza includes exotic animals, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Helen Hunt such as white tigers, stunts, high-wire artists, Falls Visitor Center in Cheyenne Cañon Musicals trapeze acts and clowns. Military ticket prices Park Saturday, from 3-4 p.m. The event is free “The Producers,” Mel Brooks’ are $10-$17; call 477-2116 for information. and includes festive music and dancing. blockbuster musical, is in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, May 11-13. Call “Into the Woods” Pow Wow 520-SHOW for tickets. Ask about the discount “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim, An American Indian Pow Wow is Saturday, for servicemembers. includes favorite fairy tale characters and is in the gym of the University Center at the presented in the theater of the Colorado University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, off Concerts Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. Austin Bluffs Parkway. The Pow Wow and parking The Air Force Academy Band presents an Call the box office at 634-5583 for tickets. are free. Doors open at 11 a.m., the grand entry Armed Forces Week concert at the Pikes Peak Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and is at noon. There’ll be food concessions and Center May 15 at 7 p.m. Pick up free tickets at Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The production vendors. The Pow Wow ends at 5 p.m. the Pikes Peak Center box office. runs from May 11-June 3. The Pikes Peak Philharmonic presents Music and Blossom Fest “Salute to America and the Armed Forces” May Cinco de Mayo The annual Music and Blossom Festival 20 at 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Saturday from in Cañon City is Saturday and Sunday. The 420 N. Nevada Ave. Tickets are at the door and 1-5 p.m. at Freedom Performing Arts Center. city hosts a high school marching band active duty military get in free. Retirees and Free family fun includes live music, dancers, competition, as well as music in Centennial family members are half price. crafts, games, a bounce house and pinatas. Park from 3-8 p.m. Saturday. Sunday’s Soli Deo Gloria Choir presents a free Call 526-1867 for more information. schedule includes music from 10-5:30 p.m. concert, “Beautiful Savior,” at 7:30 p.m. May A Fiesta celebration is in Memorial Park See the Web site ccblossomfestival.com. 12 at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 2655 Sunday, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with a Briargate Blvd. Please bring a nonperishable Mariachi Mass, music and dancing throughout Territory Days food item for Care and Share. the day, in the Show Mobile near the ice rink. Old Colorado City hosts a rip roaring, In the Car show area, there’ll be music all festival to celebrate “Territory Days.” The Denver Museum day, and a trophy presentation at 5 p.m. three-day festival is Memorial Day Weekend, “Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a A dance , beginning at 9:30 p.m. Street entertainment and music begin at Better World” is in the Denver Museum of Saturday is in the Union Train Depot in 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There Nature and Science through May 20. More than downtown Pueblo’s Historic District. The are food choices galore. Park at Coronado 250 artifacts belonging to Franklin and five dance features Eddie Gonzales and Grupo High School and use the shuttle. U.S. founding documents are in the display. Natural. This dance was previously set for the Compiled by Nel Lampe A Mountain Experience 10 Minutes From Downtown Come & see why the Cheyenne Cañon Inn Its perfect for romantic getaways, anniversaries, was voted Best family reunions, Bed & Breakfast business meetings in town in 2006 weddings, & retreats STOP BY FOR A TOUR AND A COOKIE! 2030 W. 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