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Battle until dawn Green Berets’ bravery earns Silver Stars By Staff Sgt. Jorden M. Weir operation to target known 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public enemy safe havens and Affairs Office disrupt refit operations of several high-level Taliban Three Green Berets with 10th Special leaders. Forces Group (Airborne) were formally Upon reaching the recognized for gallantry during a Silver infiltration area via heli-
Star ceremony Feb. 1 at McMahon copters, the 59-member Photos by Sgt. Connor Mendez Auditorium. team of U.S. and Afghan Soldiers e h i h s , e t, er the es te rt issi r es Gen. John W. Nicholson, Resolute began slogging through the flooded Afghanistan, congratulates Sgt. 1st Class Seidl, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Support Mission and U.S. Forces- fields toward their target a mile away. ter rese ti g hi ith the i er t r r e rt rs ei t Afghanistan commander, traveled to An hour later they reached the village, gt sse , right, e r e the i er t r r their her i ti s ri g the Fort Carson to recognize Sgt. 1st Class where they entered by climbing a cliff Battle of Boz Qandahari in Afghanistan. Seidl, Staff Sgt. Russell and, posthu- face with switchback trails carved into mously, Maj. Andrew Byers for their the sides. first couple of compounds of interest had suddenly become a hell storm of heroic actions during an all-night battle “The village itself was something like (COI), and as they approached another enemy fire. against Taliban forces in the village of a castle, just steep, 100-foot high cliffs on COI through a street lined with 10-foot One fallen Afghan soldier was still Boz Qandahari, Afghanistan, Nov. 2-3. all sides of the village with only one entry high walls on either side, they encoun- in the kill zone as Seidl watched his The Soldiers, assigned to a Special way,” said Sgt. 1st Class Morrison, the tered a problem. team leader, then Capt. Andrew Byers, Forces Operational Detachment - Alpha team’s senior medical sergeant. “The lead blocking position calls up take action. (ODA) with 10th SFG(A), carried out the They moved swiftly through their and says, ‘Hey we’ve got a huge metal “Byers sprinted past me,” said Seidl. gate blocking the road,’” said Seidl. “He just ran straight into the smoke and Morrison was at the gate, along with the dust.” Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Gloyer, the team’s Inspired by his team leader’s selfless- senior intelligence sergeant. ness, Seidl said he took off after him, and “The ‘spider’ senses were definitely together they pulled the fallen Afghan tingling, being up there at that gate,” said soldier out of the kill zone. Morrison. Shortly after, a call came over the Seidl and another Special Forces radio saying another Green Beret was Soldier were planning a way around the down. Warrant Officer 1 Meade, the gate when the Taliban ambush began. assistant detachment commander, had “We heard a distinctive thud, and been shot five times in the legs, hip, hand we both turned to look at the gate,” said and wrist. Seidl. “That’s when the first grenade Staff Sgt. Russell, the team’s junior detonated.” weapons sergeant, was with Meade. Morrison and Gloyer, along with “I grabbed (Meade) by his plate several Afghan soldiers, were caught in carrier, dragged him back a few feet, and the blast. Morrison was knocked to the tried to get in front of him, between what ground, suffering shrapnel wounds to was basically a three-way kill zone … I his body, hands and face. thought I was dead,” he said. Gloyer, who was mortally wounded Meade, who is recovering from his in the blast, managed to run back to the injuries at Walter Reed National Military Soldiers of Special Forces Operational Detachment - Alpha, 10th Special Forces Group main group before collapsing. Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, (Airborne) memorialize two of their fallen brothers during a memorial held at Kunduz Morrison, ignoring his own grievous said Russell acted heroically in saving irfie i gh ist re ers, the er, gt st injuries, began treatment on Gloyer. his life. Class Ryan Gloyer, intelligence sergeant, were killed in action during the Battle of Boz With Taliban forces attacking from h ri, gh ist , nearly all sides, the pitch black of night See Valor on Page 4
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Garrison Commander: ol Ronald Fitch r installations’ programs, services rris i irs fi er ee c tt h e e er improve the readiness and resilience of Army community Chief, Print and Web Communications: Army Public ealth Center Public Affairs offi cer members, and they empower our Army family. With an Ric ert enterprise approach to the CRG, every Soldier, Family Editor: e in Fisher Army offi cials want their Soldiers, civilians, Families member, civilian and retiree has access to the same and retirees to be aware of a new product that allows information, in the same way across the Army.” Staff writers: Ale andra Flodin individuals to see what resources are available to them. In addition to helping installation community Scott rater Fort Carson is among 48 Army installations across members locate services, the guides increase the awareness the globe that have launched Community Resource of installation leaders and service providers about what Sports writer: Walt ohnson Guides (CRGs) that provide a comprehensive inventory services their communities offer. They also provide a Layout/graphics: eanne a erall of programs and services across medical, mission and comprehensive referral tool for service providers who may garrison activities. identify additional needs when working with a Soldier “Army commanders increasingly recognize that or Family member. Compiling the guides helps identify This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Depart- Soldiers, civilians and Families need services that are absent in the ment of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are help identifying support services community but might be needed. not necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed that meet their individual needs. CRGs “These CRGs were developed in by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the are tools for accessing and coordi- coordination with community health Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. nating the programs that promote promotion councils and health The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Fort health and strengthen physical, mental promotion offi cers,” said Courie. “One Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address and spiritual resilience,” said Anna of the goals of the Army is to synchro- is [email protected]. 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The Each guide contains a list of Fort Carson and 47 other Army the stresses of Army life.” Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs support programs for a particular installations are available on The CRG application provides Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in military community organized in three tools to inventory programs at no way connected with the Department of the ways — alphabetically, by agency and the Army Medicine Website at individual installations to ensure Army, under exclusive written contract with by topic to help community members https://crg.amedd.army.mil. that services are responsive to local Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. The appearance of advertising in this easily fi nd services they need. The needs. 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Logistics Readiness Center helps meet Europe’s strict Lodge— Page 23 safety standards — Page 6 Attraction Military Briefs Take a hike, catch concert at Red Rocks — Page 23 Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 24 Community Within the gate Messages from the heart Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 26 Valentine notes from the Fort Carson community — Page 13 Sports is la lassifi ed ad ertising Community Briefs Community witnesses historic comeback 634-5905 Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 15 Fans gather at the Hub to watch Super Bowl LI — Page 21 The Journey (Chapel series) Briefs o ntaineer editor ‘Heart and fi st’ — Page 18 Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 22 526-4144 Chapel Briefs and schedule ost in or ation Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 ssifi e 526-5811 Police Blotter Featuring small business directory and a welcome Monthly crime information — Page 19 home real estate section — Page 27 ost eather hotline 526-0096 Feb. 10, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News Free tax software, support available By Lisa Ferdinando to submit a federal return and up to three state DOD News, Defense Media Activity tax returns, she said. 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They available at no cost through the Defense Offi ce of the Staff u ge A vocate can inform eligible users about the unique Department-funded Military OneSource, in- tax benefi ts available to service members cluding services and resources related to health, The Fort Carson Tax Center offers free income tax preparation and their Families, Slaton said. family relationships, education, employment, services for active-duty service members, retirees, Family members Tax laws change each year, Slaton pointed fi nancial issues, deployments and transitions. and mobilized Reservists with orders as part of the Volunteer out, adding MilTax consultants are experts on Military members and their Families, Income Tax Assistance Program. the nuances of the law and can help users get she said, can “call, click and connect today” The tax center does not offer rapid refund loans, however, the the tax credits they earned and deserve. to access these services. 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Military Of note tickets are available at http://www.coloradosbdc. Fort Carson Retirement Services — now operates org/vets. Briefs Monday-Thursday in building 1525 room 308, and Veterans hiring fair — for transitioning Soldiers, Friday in building 1218, room 305A. Hours are veterans and their spouses will be held Thursday Hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the phone number at from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the William “Bill” Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program both locations is 526-2840. Reed Special Events Center. Wounded, Ill or (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at Veteran hiring conference — A Veterans’ Small injured can enter beginning at 9 a.m. Call 526- one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. Business & Why Hire a Veteran Conference 1001/1002 to register. Visit the Fort Carson to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on takes place Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 SFL-TAP Facebook page or http://www. federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a p.m. at Hotel Elegante in Colorado Springs. Free ppwfc.org for a list of employers attending. predeployment brief or a professional development brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings. Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — • Hazardous Material Control Center, building • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, 526- and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or 1002 — services include a computer lab to complete Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services the warehouse at 526-2979. the preseparation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- DPW Work Management Branch — located in mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last building 1219, is responsible for processing work 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., customer is served at 3:30 p.m. orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn- DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. call 526-3321 for an appointment. is by appointment only, call 526-2900. • Transition services in building 6237 — include • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Medical Activity Correspondence Department office mandatory weekly five-day program which covers Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of coordinated on case-by-case basis. 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About 500 Soldiers stand as one in prayer for the invocation at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 2 at the William Ranger tells story of faith in combat “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Story and photos by Alexandra Flodin eggs, country potatoes, biscuits and the night, making several trips into Mountaineer staff gravy, pancakes and hot coffee to the city. Once the final convoy was stave off the early morning chill. completed, Struecker would be greeted In 1953, President Dwight D. This year’s theme, “Staying True by his fellow Soldiers who eagerly Eisenhower began a tradition on To Our Faith – In The Midst of Combat wanted to speak with him regarding the first Thursday in February to Operations,” presented an opportunity his faith and how they noticed it had celebrate the National Prayer for the Religious Support Office to affected him throughout the night. Breakfast. The gathering included enlist a speaker whose military career “It was at that moment God political leaders, military chiefs and embodied the theme of the event. made it overwhelmingly clear that corporate heads to break bread and An author and consultant for he wanted me to be a minister and to fellowship with others. the war movie “Black Hawk Down,” serve warriors and their Families,” The National Prayer Breakfast on Retired Maj. Jeff Struecker shared said Struecker. Fort Carson brought together Soldiers his story. Struecker began his career He would leave the 75th of all ranks, creeds and religions as an 18-year-old infantryman. He Ranger Regiment for a short time under one roof Feb. 2 to celebrate would attend and graduate U.S. Army to attend seminary and return as their faith with friends old and new. Ranger School and serve for 10 years a commissioned Army chaplain “This breakfast will happen until he faced one of the greatest working again with the Ranger nationwide, every installation will challenge of his life and test of his regiment and the 82nd Airborne have one,” said Maj. Robert Boettcher, faith. On Oct. 3, 1993, Struecker Division until his retirement. chaplain, 3rd Assault Helicopter would lead his team through the For a first-time attendee of the Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia as breakfast, Pfc. Kiersten R. King of Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. “This a part of Task Force Ranger. 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery allows everyone of all faith groups “Somalia affected me in ways I Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade and denominations to come together would never imagine,” said Struecker. Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., summed to pray, spend time together and just “Without question, this was the most up the importance of faith both on being spiritually encouraged by one terrifying moment of my life. I was con- the battlefield and in everyday life. Retired Maj. Jeff Struecker recounts the another. There’s a lot of support here.” vinced I was going to die. So as a man “You can depend on yourself and events of the Battle of Mogadishu and how The celebration was held at the of faith, I did what any person of faith other people, but when those people he maintained and used his faith to complete William “Bill” Reed Special Events in this room would do, I started to pray.” aren’t there and you’re doubting the mission Oct. 3, 1993. The National Prayer Center where the Elkhorn Conference Struecker would continue to yourself, what do you have? Faith in Breakfast was held at the William ‘Bill” Reed Center provided a spread of scrambled provide convoy support throughout a higher power,” said King. Special Events Center Feb. 2. Feb. 10, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 15
Community Of note line “VLTP.” Otte can be reached at Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical Briefs employees — is currently being accepted for emergency and about to exhaust leave can the following civilians who have exhausted all contact the CPAC Management Employee Claims to the estate available leave because of medical emergencies Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. Sgt. Benjamin Bruce — With deepest regret to the under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Carmelita Carrillo and Brenda Hart, Directorate centric secure messaging platform that enables against or indebtedness to his estate should call of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; patients to directly communicate securely via Capt. Sven Johnasson at 612-570-0680. David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; the internet with their primary care provider Eric Lewis, Directorate of Plans, Training, team to receive advice on minor medical issues, General announcements Mobilization and Security; Donna Soria, chronic disease management, test results, Flu shots available — Patients enrolled with Directorate of Public Works; Chad Staggs, appointment requests, medication refills and designated primary care clinics are encouraged Directorate of Emergency Services; and Rhonda other health care needs. Patients can access to request their flu shots with any scheduled Welles, Space and Missile Defense Command. Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a appointments. Clinics may have specified times Any Army appropriated fund civilian employees smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a for walk-in flu vaccinations, so beneficiaries are wishing to donate annual leave must complete valuable service that helps save time and money encouraged to call their clinic directly or 524- the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm. by eliminating trips to the military hospital CARE (2273) and ask for the clinic’s available gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary flu vaccination walk-in times. Children with a Non-Army appropriated fund civilian employees appointments and stress by communicating pediatric clinic appointment and any accompanying from another federal agency interested in virtually and directly with their health care siblings are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations donating leave must complete the OPM Form team. Talk with your provider or care team during the visit. Pediatrics will provide walk-in flu 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/ to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million vaccinations on a space-available basis weekdays pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide Military Health System beneficiaries that has from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Flu Mist will not it to their civilian personnel/HR office for an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging be offered this year. Soldiers will receive their flu annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded account, bookmark https://mil.relayhealth.com shots with their units. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu to Irma Otte, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel to continue communicating securely with for current flu information. Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via your health care teams. Learn more about this Missed hospital appointments — When someone email at [email protected] with the subject change at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/. is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means that two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to five slots with Spouse competitive employment — Spouses of disability may be eligible for employment un- rebooking their appointments, denying several active-duty service members upon arrival to der different circumstances. The Employment patients the opportunity to receive the care new duty stations from the contiguous U.S. may Readiness Program, Army Community Service, they need. Evans Army Community Hospital apply for competitive employment under Executive Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction Recreation, can assist spouses in applying for appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient from the date of the sponsor’s order to use the education and employment; call 526-0452/0467. Access System appointment line at 526-CARE authorization. Spouses returning from overseas Extended hours clinic — Evans Army Community (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via may apply under Executive Order 12721, which Hospital has opened its new Premier Extended phone when the automated AudioCARE calls gives three years to use the authorization. Spouses a few days before the appointment. of a veteran with 100 percent service connected See Briefs on Page 20
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1-68 pushesStories and photos by Sgt. Lauren Harrah across eastern Europe 24th Press Camp Headquarters Armor arrives in Estonia CAMP ADAZI, Latvia — A fl eet of M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M1A2 Abrams tanks belonging to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, arrived in Tapa, Estonia, Feb. 6. Soldiers assigned to Company C, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg., gathered at the railhead to unload the equipment as it arrived from Poland following initial reception and forward deployment. With the completion of railhead operations, the battalion has all its personnel and equipment in place to immediately begin training with Estonian forces. The Fort Carson Soldiers are on a nine-month rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S.
commitment to the collective security of NATO and Above: An Estonian dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. soldier helps ground guide “We look forward to learning their anti-tank and an M2A3 Bradley Fighting dismounted capabilities and then teaching them how Vehicle manned by Soldiers we integrate our armor and dismounted infantry,” of 1st Battalion, 68th Armor said Capt. Edward Bachar, commander, Company C, Regiment, 3rd Armored 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg. “The other big thing we Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, are looking forward to fi guring out is how we will during railhead operations in communicate and mutually support each other Tapa, Estonia, Feb. 6. Left: throughout the duration of our time here.” Soldiers assigned to 1st Bn., Successful railhead operations were completed 68th Armor Reg., take an with assistance from Estonian army movement M2A3 Bradley Fighting control personnel and civilian rail assets. Vehicle to Tapa Training Area “From what I’ve seen so far, they’ve been following railhead operations making our job extraordinarily easy, and the support in Tapa, Feb. 6. has been overwhelming,” Bachar said. “I think that really shows their excitement for us to be here.”
Soldiers ready to train with Latvians CAMP ADAZI, Latvia — executive offi cer, Headquarters The mission continues as and Headquarters Company, Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg. 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd “They have been extremely Armored Brigade Combat Team, welcoming and helpful in the 4th Infantry Division, arrived planning process so far.” at Camp Adazi, Latvia, for a As the Soldiers settle in nine-month rotation in support and begin preparing for a of Atlantic Resolve Feb. 5. combined arms live-fi re Atlantic Resolve is a U.S. exercise with the Latvian led effort in Eastern Europe soldiers in the next couple that demonstrates U.S. of months, the U.S. Soldiers commitment to the collective look forward to building security of NATO and interoperability in everything dedication to enduring peace from small weapon systems and stability in the region. to communication systems The Soldiers of 1st Bn., and command and control, 68th Armor Reg., will take Forman said. Soldiers with 1st over for the Paratroopers of “This is a very unique across multiple spectrums, Battalion, 68th Armor 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry opportunity,” said 1st Sgt. sharing tactics and building Regiment, 3rd Armored Regiment, 173rd Airborne Blake Wilson, HHC, 1st Bn. capabilities. Brigade Combat Team, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles belonging to 1st Battalion, 68th Brigade, in reassuring NATO 68th Armor Reg. “I’ve been in “We are thankful to be 4th Infantry Division, Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry allies and strengthening the Army for almost 18 years here to train with them in a locate their gear Division, wait to be unloaded Feb. 6, in Tapa, Estonia. Soldiers deterrence capabilities with and I’ve never done anything different training environment,” (inset) and walk to with Company C, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg., joined Estonian army partnered forces. quite like this.” Forman said. their accommodations movement control personnel and civilian rail workers in unloading “We are excited to be here Forman hopes his Soldiers “Hopefully we can learn upon arrival at Camp the equipment for movement to nearby Tapa Training Area. and to train with the Latvians,” are able to see fi rsthand how from what they do, and maybe Adazi, Latvia, Feb. 5. said 1st Lt. Alexander Forman, NATO allies work together teach them as well.” 18 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 10, 2017
e r n fi s Lent celebration begins Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim Meador former athletes who have always been told they Catholic Mass in celebration of Ash Wednesday Deputy garrison chaplain are stars but have never been pushed beyond will be held at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (SMC) the envelope of their talent to the core of March 1 at 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eric Greitens, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, their character. In short, those who fail are the Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, is the fi rst day of recently authored a book entitled, “The Heart and ones who focus on show.” Lent in Western Christianity. It occurs 46 days before the Fist.” In it, he describes the kind of person He writes that some men who seemed Easter. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew, who survives the pinnacle of SEAL training, Hell impossibly weak at the beginning of SEAL Mark and Luke, Jesus Christ spent 40 days fasting in Week — a period of continuous tests and drills training, who puked on runs and had trouble the desert, where he endured temptation by Satan. during which most sleep only a total of two to with pullups, made it. Men who were skinny and Lent originated as a mirroring of this, fasting 40 days fi ve hours. The question is, “Who makes it and short, those whose teeth chattered just looking at as preparation for Easter. who doesn’t?” the ocean and who were visibly afraid, sometimes Ash Wednesday derives its name from the According to to the point of shaking, also made it. practice of blessing ashes made from palm branches Greitens, “There are a He concludes, “Even in great pain, faced blessed on the previous year’s Palm Sunday and dozen types that fail: the with the test of their lives …,” the one common placing them on the heads of participants to the weightlifting meatheads quality that all graduates possessed — “was the accompaniment of the words, “Repent, and believe in who think that the size ability to step outside of their own pain, put aside the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust, and to of their biceps is an their own fear and ask: ‘How can I help the guy dust you shall return.” indication of their next to me?’ They had more than the ‘fi st’ of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory strength, the kids courage and physical strength. They also had a days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, covered in tattoos heart large enough to think about others, to Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence announcing to the dedicate themselves to a higher purpose.” from meat. world how tough Real greatness is found in the paradox of For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the they are, the preening strength and service. Paul writes, “Love must be norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until 59. leaders who don’t sincere …, cling to what is good. Be devoted to When fasting, a person may eat one full meal, as well want to get dirty one another in love. Honor one another above as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a and the look-at-me yourselves,” Romans 12:9-10. full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Stations of the Cross begins March 3 and continues every Friday until Good Friday at SMC from 6-6:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a meatless soup and bread to share in community with others at the soup supper immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Pat Treacy, Religious Education Offi ce director of education, at [email protected] or call 524-2458 for more information.
Chapel e s e e Briefs
Catholic Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Veterans • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Chapel. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 preaching is offered during both services. Youth group meets • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 more information. Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30- Protestant Latter Day Saints 11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being Healer Chapel (Traditional) Sunday worship is from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, Evans Army Community Hospital near the post exchange. Contact Branch President Jeff Hanni at held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is available by Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Eastern Orthodox emailing children’s names and ages to fortcarsonmccw@ Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call Boulevard 719-473-9238 for off-post services. gmail.com. CWOC meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Arellano at school, 526-5744 210-900-6221 or email [email protected]. • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Jewish Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (Multi- at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the denominational Worship Celebration) U.S. Air Force Academy. “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Islamic services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual Veterans Chapel – Chapel NeXt Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New 526-8889 Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at the Inipi. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin 405-313-8049. Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more information and protocols. Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.
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Walking classroom
Photo by Dani Johnson Shawn Solon, Mountainside Elementary School fourth-grade teacher, walks with take brisk walks as a class while listening to the same custom-written, kid-friendly his students Feb. 1 as they learn about English summaries via podcast as part of podcast preloaded on their audio device. Three times a week, weather permitting, the Walking Classroom Program. The education program provides students and Solon takes his students on a 1.25-mile walk while listening to the podcast. Each of te hers ith i ti e t get e er ise ith t s rifi i g i str ti the 105 podcasts begin with a brief health literacy message, and the lesson plans time, according to the program’s website. The “walk, listen and learn” methodology help educators effectively discuss and review the podcast material. Mountainside capitalizes on the favorable link between exercise and cognitive function. Students received a grant to implement the program.
feedback to health care providers to improve Brie s quality of care, patient experience and satisfac- From Page 15 tion. JOES also provides additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital for every Hours Clinic at the Colorado Springs-based survey returned to increase beneficiary access Premier Medical Home. The clinic is open to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. Monday-Friday from 4-9 p.m., except federal Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule holidays. Patients must have scheduled an outpatient lactation support appointment appointments at this time. The Extended Hours Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Clinic will provide medical services to active- Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located duty military personnel, their Family members on the third floor of Evans Army Community and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. TRICARE Center. The MPBC offers two breastfeeding Standard patients are not eligible. The clinic also support groups that meet the first Tuesday and provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, third Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:15 p.m. however, it does not provide emergency services, in the OB-GYN clinic’s classroom. Breastfeeding pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology classes are available on the first Thursday and services. Patients must be at least 18 years or third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in older; pediatric services are expected in the future. the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are Upon arrival, patients must present a valid military encouraged to attend these events. identification card. The clinic is located at 3920 Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and nurses who can answer urgent health care Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical Colorado Colorado Springs campus. Patients may condition and give professional advice to treat schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the condition at home or refer for an acute the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). appointment. The nurse advice line can be Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building Civilian Assistance Services — provides short- 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday term assistance to Department of the Army and closed on federal holidays. The center offers Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implanta- Family members, and retired military personnel tion, dental appointments and sick call as well as and eligible family members with adult living some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. problems, substance use concerns and issues It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced affecting workplace productivity and well-being. imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for Worksite interventions are offered and consul- information or to make an appointment. tation is available to super visors and managers Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of regarding workplace matters. Services are free Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient Services are made available through the Fort Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will Carson Employee Assistance Program located receive the surveys about 72 hours after their at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call appointments. These surveys provide direct 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. Feb. 10, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 21 Sports Community witnesses historic comeback Story and photo by Walt Johnson obvious the crowd was rooting heavily for the with hopes of seeing the Patriots lose. He said since Mountaineer staff Falcons to win. Although there weren’t as many the Cowboys were not in the game he was rooting Atlanta fans in attendance as there were Carolina for the National Football Conference team to win. Members of the Mountain Post community fans last year, there was still a contingent of people The early delight turned into late despair for gathered at The Hub Sunday to watch the New who wanted to see if the “Dirty Birds” could Gialluca, Skodack and many others. The Patriots England Patriots pull off the biggest comeback in accomplish what the Atlanta Braves did in the started the fourth quarter looking like a team that Super Bowl history and defeat the Atlanta Falcons mid-90s — win a professional championship for would be beaten badly but ended up snatching in the first NFL title game that took overtime to the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia. victory from the jaws of defeat. determine a champion. For three quarters it seemed like that would be Brandon Schuld wore his Patriots jersey and The crowd was not as large as it was for last the case, and that was just what Nicholas Gialluca, a pride to the facility expecting to witness his team year’s game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants fan, came to the facility to see. winning its fifth title. He was prophetic before the Carolina Panthers. That didn’t stop Patriots fans “I’m rooting for the Falcons because I hate the game, saying it would be great to see the Patriots from being just as excited to see their team playing Patriots. I’d like to see the Falcons win the Super win the game and Tom Brady be recognized as for another title. Nor did it dampen the enthusiasm Bowl because I would like to see Matt Ryan win a the greatest quarterback of all time. of Falcons fans hoping to see only the second Super Bowl. I’m also sick and tired of seeing the “I’m hoping for a good game either way but professional sports title in Atlanta history. Patriots win the Super Bowl,” Gialluca said. I’ll be so happy to see the Patriots win their fifth As the fans came into the facility, it became Kevin Skodack, a Dallas Cowboys fan, also came Super Bowl. I want it to be a good game because a blowout can be boring, and I like to see both teams’ fans into the game,” Schuld said. Schuld got his wish and then some as the Patriots rallied for 19 points in the fourth quarter. The rally including two successful 2-point conversions — the last with only a minute left on the game clock, to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history. Brady and the Patriots marched down the field on the opening drive of the sudden-death overtime as running back James White capped off the improbable comeback with his third touchdown of the game to give the Patriots a 34-28 victory.
Soldiers watch the Super Bowl LI pregame show at The Hub Sunday.
To the hoop
Fountain-Fort Carson Lady Trojans’ guard Teandra Omans drives between three Rampart Lady Rams to score during action Feb. 6 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. The Lady Trojans dropped a 64-60 decision to the Lady Rams. The Lady Trojans will be in action Monday at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs before closing out their regular season with home games Tuesday at 7 p.m. against Pine Creek and Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Doherty. The Trojans boys’ team travels to Pine Creek High School Tuesday before closing out its season at home Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. against the Doherty Spartans.
Photo by Walt Johnson 22 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 10, 2017 Sports Briefs Raining jumpers
The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation office will sponsor an ice climbing trip to Ouray Feb. 18-20. Ouray is home of the first ice park in Colorado. It is just north of Durango and just south of Montrose. The staff will teach the basics of ice climbing or mixed ice climbing, as appropriate for the venue, according to Devon Derby, outdoor Randy recreation staff. The staff will provide ice tools, Howard, crampons, boots for the crampons, helmets and a right, fires harness needed for the climb. Call outdoor recre- a jump ation at 526-5366 for more information on this trip. shot over The Fort Carson men’s varsity basketball a defender team will take part in the Capital Classic during tournament at Fort Myers, Virginia, Thursday intramural to Feb. 20. The post team will then return home league play to play in military conference action Feb. 25-26 Tuesday at at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The Iron Horse team will meet Cannon Air Force Base, New Sports and Mexico, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. and Fort Bliss, Texas, Fitness at 5:30 p.m., and then play Fort Bliss again at Center. 9 a.m. Feb. 26 and Cannon at 11 a.m. Disrespectful Registration for the upcoming intramural volley- defeated the ball league is underway at the Iron Horse Sports Wranglers and Fitness Center. There will be men’s and 71-31. coed divisions. Games will be played Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. A coaches meeting is set for March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the facility. Anyone 16 and older with a DOD identifi- cation (ID) card is eligible to play in the league. Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more information.
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare Photo by Walt Johnson and Recreation (DFMWR) aquatics staff is holding its third annual English Channel Swim Challenge. Anyone with a DOD ID card is 18 years and older. People can sign up at the front Waller or online at http://www.carson.armymwr. eligible; children under 12 must be accompanied desk of the facility. Call 524-0489 or 526-5772 com. It is open to the public 18 years and older. by a parent or guardian. Sign up for the free for more information. The cost for the event is $20 per team. Call program at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center DFMWR will host the second annual Warrior Dog 526-2742 for more information. indoor pool. The challenge will use the honor Dash at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Volunteers are needed for the 2017 Rocky system as people will track their miles swam and March 11. The 5-kilometer run is in conjunction Mountain State Games. The games will be report them to a lifeguard. Swimmers can register with K-9 Veterans Day, an unofficial recognition held July 21-23 and July 28-30 at various venues at any time at any post aquatic facility, but must of military working dogs and their handlers, in Colorado Springs. The event is open to all complete the challenge by March 25, according to according to Garcia Physical Fitness Center Colorado residents, students who are enrolled in officials. Call 526-3907 for more information. officials. The event starts in the Iron Horse Sports a Colorado college or university are eligible, A Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is and Fitness Center south parking lot, rain or shine. as are U.S. military personnel and their Family scheduled for March 3 at Cheyenne Shadows It is open to all DOD ID card holders. Anyone members stationed in Colorado. According to Golf Club. The event begins with a shotgun 14 and younger must have adult supervision. Sports Corporation officials, volunteers are start at noon. Registration is underway at the golf Registration is $15 prior to the race and $20 the day needed for a variety of tasks including athlete course. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG of the event. Call 526-3944 for more information. check-in, information booths, setup/tear down, scramble the first Friday of each month through Waller Physical Fitness Center hosts the 2017 course marshals, scoring, timing, hospitality November. Call 526-4102 for more information. Hambone’s Buddy Challenge Fitness event April and many other activities. The Rocky Mountain Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will host 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. According to Waller State Games have been organized in accordance a basketball skills competition March 10. officials, the event is designed to have coed teams with NCAA guidelines with some exceptions. The center will host a three-point shootout at partner for the competition. Those without a partner More information is available at http://www. 6:30 p.m. Registration will continue through will be teamed by the center staff. Registration RockyMountainStateGames.org. March 1. It is open to all DOD ID card holders for the event is March 4-27. People can register at — Compiled by Walt Johnson
Youth basketball
Fort Carson youth center Unity player Michael S. Liao prepares for a shot during action Saturday at Peterson Air Force Base. The youth basketball season continues Saturday with games at the post youth center beginning at 9 a.m. Photo by Walt Johnson Feb. 10, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 23 At Ease ATTRACTION Howling good time year-round Great Wolf Lodge invites you to a howling While day passes for the good time at the newest resort hotel located in water park are not available Colorado Springs. to the general public, they are This family-friendly lodge has activities for included with a reservation all ages throughout the property to include a for one of several themed and 50,000-square-foot water park, miniature golf, traditional lodge rooms. bowling alley, rope course, climbing wall, spa and Themed rooms include the Creation Station, where visitors can stuff a cozy log cabin feel or a and dress their own plush animal, all indoors. cave theme to keep your pack and cubs close and comfortable. Depending on the Courtesy photo choice of suite, they can accommodate The Howler Peak Rope Course is one of several attrac- families of four to nine. tions and activities offered at the Great Wolf Lodge in Registered guests are afforded Colorado Springs. additional waterpark admissions, for a fee, should extra family members want Cost to join in on the fun. Suites vary from $199.99 to $419.99 per For fitness gurus, a state-of-the-art night. Howling Heroes (military) receive a fitness facility is available, as well as 30-percent discount for a limited time with classes such as yoga and nature hikes for valid identification at check-in. Additional wrist the whole family. Dining and shopping are bands for the waterpark may be purchased for available on site. $50 each; one guest band per registered guest in the suite age 3 and over. Travel distance 22 miles Contact 9494 Federal Dr. Hours Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Waterpark, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations 844-553-9653 Great Wolf Lodge celebrates its grand opening in Colorado Springs this Other activities within the lodge have Resort direct 719-599-9653 month. The Howling Tornado is one of six slides in the 50,000-square- various hours. Details and hours of https://www.greatwolf.com/colorado-springs foot indoor waterpark. The lodge offers activities and attractions for additional activities, services and the https:// www.facebook.com/ all ages as well as shopping and dining. spa are available at check-in. GWLColoradoSprings
ATTRACTION Take hike, catch concert at Red Rocks Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is 868 acres raised the great sandstone ledges from the of deer, dinosaurs, pines, prairie, geological wonders prehistoric ocean floor to form the walls and spectacular vistas; all located 15 miles west of of the amphitheater. Partial dinosaur Denver. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks fossils and fossilized tracks are embedded Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great within the walls. Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The picturesque The 2017 Red Rocks concert series park offers a variety of recreation options from lineup features Method Man, Flosstradamus, hiking, biking, dining and a summer concert series. Dada Life, Bonobo, Tom Petty and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a naturally formed, Heartbreakers and Foreigner. world famous outdoor venue. Denver architect The amphitheater is also a popular Burnham Hoyt designed the amphitheater that site for runners and those looking for a opened in 1941 with an emphasis on preserving challenging workout. There’s a 100-foot the natural beauty of the area. The amphitheater difference in elevation from the stage to the is owned and maintained by the city and county top row. From the top row, visitors can see of Denver. all the way to Denver International Airport There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind about 39 miles away. Individuals and groups the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from of 10 or less are welcome to take advantage stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards of the venue’s natural beauty and unique Photo by Dani Johnson from stage left and a seating area for up to 9,525 physical challenges Friday-Sunday and The Trading Post is a great place to shop for Red Rocks people in between. Gradual earth movement slowly groups of 20 or less Monday-Thursday. souvenirs, apparel and historical memorabilia. The Historically known as the Red Rocks Trading Post also houses a Colorado Music Hall of Fame Pueblo, the Trading Post was constructed exhibit that is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through March 11. in 1931 and has a breathtaking view of the valley and rock formations to the south. Hours The 1.4-mile Trading Post trail winds Non-event days: Open one hour before sunrise through the Fountain and Lyons formations and closed one hour after sunset. along a moderate to steep path. Event days: Open one hour before sunrise until The Ship Rock Grille at Red Rocks 2 p.m. The amphitheater may close early due to serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and all-day festivals or early concert start times. offers a variety of food and beverage options. Located in the Red Rocks Visitor Cost Center, the grille is open daily from Free entry into park. See website for concerts. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Information about the park, regulations, Contact group tours, concert series and ticket Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre pricing are available on the Red 18300 W. Alameda Parkway Rocks website. Morrison, CO 80465 Courtesy photo 720-865-2494 Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon—the only Travel distance http://redrocksonline.com/ naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. 87 miles https://www.facebook.com/RedRocksCO/ 24 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 10, 2017 At Ease Beyond the gate Free admission to Bent’s Old Fort
National parks are admission-free on A Buffalo Soldiers interactive display is in the Presidents Day, Feb. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 10 a.m. to 20, which includes the 4 p.m. Saturday. See historic objects and learn restored Bent’s Old about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. The Fort near La Junta. museum is at 215 S. Tejon St., and is free. The fort dates back to February is a good time to visit the Pueblo Zoo as the 1830s, when George admission is half-price for everyone under 17 and William Bent years of age. The zoo is located inside Pueblo’s established a trading City Park, at 3455 Nickolls Ave., off Pueblo fort near the Santa Boulevard on the city’s west side. The zoo’s hours Fe Trail. The Bent are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and brothers established Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. to trade with trappers, Cripple Creek Ice Festival is Saturday and Sunday adventurers and and Feb. 18-19. This year’s theme is “Safari in settlers using the Santa Ice,” which includes an ice maze, ice slide and Fe Trail. It’s at 35110 interactive sculptures. There are bands and family State Highway 194, activities. More information is available at http:// about 8 miles from La www.visitcripplecreek.com. Junta; call 719-383- “Story of Us: The Pikes Peak Region from A-Z” is 5010 for information. a new exhibit in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Photo by Nel Lampe Museum. The exhibit allows visitors to explore the history and geography of the area and to go back in time to understand what shaped the at 1 p.m. Tickets are $8, call 719-295-7200. near downtown. Competitors gather about 8 a.m. community. The museum at 215 S. Tejon St. Bighorn Sheep Day is Saturday, from 10 a.m. to to begin cooking, and tastings will be available to is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. 3 p.m. at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & the public beginning at 10:45 a.m. for $1 for two Parking is street side at meters around the Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St. The free event tastings. Call the Manitou Springs Chamber of museum. Call 385-5990 for information. includes presentations, children’s activities and Commerce for more information, 685-5089. The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, crafts, cookies and cider and guided hikes. The 27th annual Motorcycle Show and Swap 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these upcoming Bring binoculars to look for the sheep. Meet is March 4-5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the performances: The Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center, • “Jesus Christ Superstar” is March 28-29 at Arrowswest Drive, holds its next Tesla Tool Box 3050 N. Nevada Ave. There’s free parking, live 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, featuring Rube Goldberg’s Kinetic music, a tattoo contest, food, an auction and a • “The Fab Four,” a Beatles tribute, is March 24 Kreation. Tesla’s Toolbox is a hands-on workshop kids coloring contest. There’ll be custom and at 7:30 p.m. designed for ages 10 and up who can engage in antique motorcycles on display. Admission is • “Rhythm in the Night: Irish Dance Spectacular” science and engineering projects. Admission $10 and kids 12 and under are free. For more is March 7 at 7:30 p.m. to the discovery center is $10 for adults and $5 information go to http://www.propromotions.com • Judy Collins is on stage March 23 at 7:30 p.m. for children; there’s a military discount. Call or call 487-8005. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. 576-8000 for more information. Scout free day is March 11 at the Rocky Mountain “Hit the Road, Jack” is the first play of the 2017 National Parks observe free entrance on Dinosaur Discovery Center, 201 S. Fairview season for the Fountain Community Theater, Presidents Day, Feb. 20. National Parks in St. in Woodland Park. All Scouts and leaders 737 Dale St. in Fountain. Shows are at 7 p.m. Colorado include The Great Sand Dunes National in uniform will be admitted free. There’ll be Friday and Saturday and Feb. 17-18. There’s a Park, Florissant Fossil Beds, Bent’s Old Fort and activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including Civil 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 18. Ticket information is at Rocky Mountain National Park. Air Patrol cadets who will assist Scouts in http://www.fountaintheater.org or call 233-5192. “Junie B. Jones: the Musical,” based on the book earning aviation and space exploration badges; Tickets are also available at the door, which cost series by Barbara Park, is on stage Feb. 24 to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s “Physics is Pfun” $8 for general admission adults and $7 for ages 12 March 26 at the Fine Arts Center. Friday will have shows at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and and under. Military tickets are $7. Family packages performances are at 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday there’ll be other activities. and preferred seating tickets are also available. matinees are at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults The Broadmoor World Arena has these events: “Enchanted April,” a comedy by Matthew Barber, and $10 for children under 10; call 634-5583 for • Elton John is performing one night only, March has performances at the Colorado Springs Fine ticket information. The Fine Arts Center is at 16 at 8 p.m. Arts Center Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., 30 W. Dale St. in downtown Colorado Springs, • Harlem Globetrotters will be showing off their and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. through Feb. near Colorado College. basketball skills on the court March 17 26, except the Feb. 18 performance is at 4 p.m. Manitou Springs celebrates “Carnivale” Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20; call 634-5583 for tickets. at 1 p.m. Parade participants in costumes parade • Disney on Ice: Dream Big is March 23-24 at James and the Giant Peach is in the Buell along Manitou Avenue, from Memorial Park 7 p.m., March 25 at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m., Children’s Playhouse Series at the Sangre through downtown. Arrive early to find parking. and March 26 at 1 and 5 p.m. de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe St. in Prior to the parade, there’s a Mumbo Jumbo • Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are on Pueblo, with a performance set for Saturday Gumbo cooking contest in Soda Springs Park stage April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
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