43Rd ASG Concludes Historic Deployment by Maj

Vol. 66, No. 14 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. April 4, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Self-responsibility 43rd ASG concludes historic deployment by Maj. Sean Ryan Fort Carson Public Affairs Office

Another chapter in the history of the 43rd Area Support Group closed March 25 when the Providers uncased their flag in a ceremony signifying their return to Fort Carson after a 12- month deployment to Afghanistan. Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson, welcomed the unit back and told the packed house at the Special Events Center that the Soldiers were part of a living history that shall never be forgotten. “Soldiering is tough, it takes its toll on the ones we love and I know it can be very lonely when your loved Col. John C. ones are deployed,” he said. Howard, left, Graham praised the team of 43rd Area Soldiers, led by Col. John C. Howard Support Group and Command Sgt. Maj. Athena Velez, commander, that was responsible for obtaining, holds the colors storing and distributing food, water, fuel, for acting ammunition, construction materials, Command Sgt. force protection materials, uniforms Maj. Randy and clothing, repair parts and Varner. The humanitarian supplies. group returned “With your arrival in Afghanistan, from deployment the group headquarters became the first to Afghanistan Army combat service support brigade in February. Photo courtesy of Directorate of Information Management, Visual Information headquarters to complete GWOT (Global War on Terrorism) deployments ASG as they fought rigorous terrain and Airmen and Marines as joint augmentation. Servicing a population of 27,000 U.S. to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait, sup- unforgiving weather conditions, remi- The command was located in 16 military personnel and a total popula- porting Operation Enduring Freedom niscent of the Rocky Mountains in geographically-dispersed areas, tion of about 50,000 people, including Eight,” Graham said. wintertime, to deliver supplies and much including sites in five countries, military, government civilians, govern- Howard, the group commander, said, needed support to Soldiers and citizens in supporting forces operating out of 96 ment contractors, and coalition forces, “The effects achieved every day in the Afghanistan and Central Asia area. forward operating bases. is no easy task. Howard gave credit to Afghanistan by your Soldiers were Howard noted a multitude of The 43rd ASG oversaw the acquisi- his three servicing battalions, the 450th monumental and will ultimately result in hurdles that included the political and tion and distribution of more than 557 Movement Control Battalion, the 147th a stable, secure Afghanistan that respects cross-cultural strife, port disruptions, million pounds of supplies, including Personnel Services Battalion, and the the rule of law, has good governance and border closures in Pakistan, illegal 68 million gallons of fuel, 25 million 726th Finance Battalion. maintains a thriving economy.” checkpoints and trucking strikes in pounds of food and water, 168 million Howard said, “The personnel Howard thanked the Mountain both Pakistan and Afghanistan, and pounds of general cargo, and 13 million service and finance support provided Post Team and the greater Colorado impassable roads. pounds of inbound and outbound mail. to our Soldiers allowed them to focus Springs communities for their wide- “Soldiers and units performed The Provider team supported the on the mission with their pay straight, ranging, unconditional support of magnificently and the successful aerial delivery of more than 4,000 mail delivered in a timely manner and deployed Soldiers, their Families and mission is testament to their commit- container delivery system bundles, personnel issues resolved quickly rear detachments. ment to excellence,” said Howard. more than 6 million pounds of critical and professionally.” Howard said, “Your support was The unit served as the 43rd Joint sustainment and humanitarian supplies. Overall, Howard said it was a invaluable as we went about accom- Logistics Command, which consisted of This included the largest single container challenging, professionally rewarding plishing our mission.” three battalions and a 150-person brigade delivery system airdrop in Operation mission and he is tremendously proud The task was not easy for the 43rd headquarters that included 41 Sailors, Enduring Freedom history. of the performance of the Providers.

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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Self-responsibility helps during battles Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Garrison Commander: Commentary by Sgt. 1st Class Jose Colon-Riveria put their life on the line for their beliefs and for freedom. Col. Eugene B. Smith Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Equal Opportunity Advisor Do we argue among ourselves because of religion or Dee McNutt politics? That is one of the blessings of living in a Chief, Print and Web Communications: “I will never forget that I am an American, fighting democracy; we have freedom of speech. Douglas M. Rule for freedom, responsible for my actions …” The greatest generation was just that, in my opinion, for Editor: Julie M. Lucas The words of the Code of Conduct resound in my two basic reasons. Number one, people were used to hard Staff Writer: James H. Egbert mind when I look at our society. I look at the Army today work. Nobody gave them anything. They worked for what Happenings: Nel Lampe and I remember the Army I joined 22 years ago. Ask any they wanted and expect to harvest the fruits of hard work. As Sports Writer: Walt Johnson old-timer and he will tell you that it is not the same Army a Soldier, we know that the only way that we can succeed in Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall he joined. Common sense says that society evolves, war is by training and training hard; not by being complacent. sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worst, while Richard Marcinko, in his series of books, coined a phrase some other times, it is a mixed bag. that makes a lot of sense to me: “The more you bleed in This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Some historians call the World War II generation the training, the less you bleed in combat,” or, in my opinion, Department of Defense. 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Across from the Crowne Plaza Exit 138 at I-25 to Circle & Janitell Military April 4, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 5 4th Engineers; 2nd BCT, 4th ID Pave the way with route clearance training by Staff Sgt. Carlos M. Burger II the National Training Center, at Fort 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Irwin, Calif. 4th Infantry Division “Route clearance is a tactic that Public Affairs Office was developed to clear the roads of IEDs so that mission-capable units could A convoy moves at a slow, steady move down the road unimpeded,” said pace down a dirt road. The lead Sgt. Charles Lanning, a team leader vehicle comes to a stop after detecting with 569th Engineer Battalion. what might be an improvised explosive This is the first time that 4th device. After setting up a blockade, the Engineers have conducted joint training team deploys a small robot to identify with the Warhorse brigade on route the IED and determine the next course clearance and their expertise has been of action. The team is placed a safe valuable, both as a learning tool and distance away from the bomb, because what to expect when units deploy. the loss of a robot is less significant “What we’ve been doing here is than the loss of a human life. training on what to look for: IEDs, These are some of the tactics that indicators of IEDs, spotting triggermen units from the 2nd Brigade Combat and the like,” said 2nd Lt. Colon B. Team, 4th Infantry Division learned as O’Toole, a platoon leader for E it was trained on route clearance by the Company, 1-67 Reg. “Right now 4th Engineer Battalion during the we’re building a base for what will Gauntlet II exercise March 2-21. E eventually be a training sprint to NTC Company, 1st Combined Arms and eventually our deployment.” Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment and “Most of my company has not

E Company, 2nd Combined Arms worked with route clearance packages Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, spent so the techniques they are showing us Soldiers from E Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd time in the classroom and on the can enable us to judge what we need to Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, watch as a remote-controlled robot training grounds as (the Soldiers) with a mounted camera inspects a possible simulated roadside bomb during route See Route on page 10 prepare for their upcoming exercise at clearance training March 13 at Fort Carson. 6 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Military briefs

Miscellaneous Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions operation are Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for direct select and local OCS Boards are handled by TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments the Personnel Actions Section, Personnel Services and emergencies. Administrative chapters and 1st Infantry Division — will be holding its 90th Branch, Military Personnel Division, in building Article 15 briefings are held Tuesdays and annual reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in 1218, room 160. OCS direct selection is in effect Thursdays at 1 p.m., and walk-ins are taken until Colorado Springs Aug. 20-24. Anyone who has ever until Sept. 30, and there are still slots open. Contact 12:50 p.m at building 6255, 526-5572. served with the “Big Red One” or any unit attached is Tom Grady at 526-3947 for more information. cordially invited. Claims Division hours — are Mondays-Fridays 9 Details and reservation forms will be available in Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out- a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The office is closed on the spring issue of the society’s newspaper, the processing is held in building 1218, room 230. Use federal and training holidays. Soldiers must attend a Bridgehead Sentinel, on the Web site; the following phone numbers for more information: mandatory briefing before receiving a claim packet. www.1stID.org; by contacting: Society of the First separations 526-8473/8476/1302; retirement 526- At the briefing, Soldiers must submit a Department Infantry Division, 1933 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA 4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/ 0507/0475; of Defense Form 1840/1840R (pink form), at 19422, calling (215) 661-1969 or e-mailing accessions 526-8479/8236/ 4558; and chief of in- and building 6285, 526-1355. [email protected]. out-processing 526-6230. DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal under the following hours: walk into Psychology or Psychiatry without an Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward • Striker’s Café — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. appointment Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for information leading to the apprehension and (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 and receive same-day treatment. The department of conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire at p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. behavioral health has also extended its hours of 4467 Ray Circle on post April 1, 2007. If you have (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. information about this or any crime, contact CID at • Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — The $5,000 reward offer expires Aug. 8, 2008. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 (brunch), and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — • 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- Soldiers who came home separate from their units accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. and did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony. (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and Closed on weekends. The next social is April 17 and all are welcome. injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for CGSC courses available locally — The U.S. Army information channel to senior Army leadership to the Legal Assistance Office, building 6285 are Command and General Staff College educates improve the way the Army serves the medical needs Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and trains intermediate-level Army officers and of Soldiers and their Families. (appointments only) and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (walk- interagency leaders prepared to operate in full- ins), Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (wills by appointment spectrum Army, joint, interagency and multinational Food service special events — Family Readiness only) Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (appointments operations as field-grade commanders and staff Groups and units that conduct fundraisers by selling only) and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (power of attorney officers. The Intermediate Level Education core limited food items are required to fill out an application and notaries only). The office will be closed for curriculum is designed to satisfy the educational and checklist for their event. Contact Capt. Teal lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call 526-5572 needs of all active-component and reserve-component Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon at 526-7375 with questions. officers as a result of the Army’s Officer Personnel for details and a copy of the paperwork needed. The Management System 3 for promotion to lieutenant application and checklist are also available through Education Center hours of operation — The colonel. Colorado Springs ILE class instructors: Lt. unit Family Readiness Groups. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, Col. Winterfeld and Lt. Col. Johnson. Phase-1: (AT) DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: June 15-June 30, San Antonio; Phase-2: (IDT) Oct. 1, responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort • Counselor Support Center — Monday 2008- May 1, 2009, Colorado Springs, Colorado/U.S. Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 Air Force Academy; Phase-3: (AT) June 1, 2009- of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 15, 2009, San Antonio. For further information cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone • Learning Resource Center/Military Occupa- contact: [email protected] numbers and points of contact for services: tional Specialty Library — Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; New Medical Activity Detachment Correspondence • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.- Department office hours — The Correspondence service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use 5 p.m. (Release of Information) Office in the Patient this number for emergencies or routine tasks. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Administration Division has new hours, Monday- • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 Education Support and Army Personnel Testing Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed on federal holidays. when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for more information. or emergency service is required. • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack p.m.; closed training holidays. $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward for • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday information leading to the conviction of the person 526-1695. 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at the sewage Don Phillips at 526-9271. 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. basin of the Fort Carson waste water treatment plant, • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with information concerning Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self- this crime should contact Fort Carson CID at Briefings help tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333. Army ROTC Green to Gold Briefings — are held • Base operations contract Contracting Tuesdays at the Education Center, building 1117, $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Officer Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526- room 120 at noon. For questions contact University of Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward for 9262 for reporting wind damage, snow removal con- Colorado Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475. information leading to the conviction of person(s) cerns, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial number • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and Alumni W156244, from the motor pool adjacent to building request latrines, for service or to report damaged or Program preseparation briefing is required for all 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. 30, and 3:30 overturned latrines. departing servicemembers. Current ACAP policy a.m. Oct. 31, 2007. Please provide any information to requires personnel ending time in service to register one the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, U.S. Army Criminal Hours of Operation year out and retirees two years out. ACAP preseparation Investigation Command, building 1816, Fort Carson, Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are briefings are held Monday-Thursday from 7:30-9 a.m. CO 80913-4203. Call 526-0564/3991 with case listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. Attendees should report to ACAP by 7:15 a.m. to Number 0318-07-CID056-20360. All information will In-processing building 1118, room 133. Call 526-1002 to register. remain anonymous. This reward expires Nov. 13, 2008. Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel will be held Harmony in Motion — is looking for basses, tenors, Initial issues the first and third Tuesday of each month until further altos and sopranos. Singers have opportunities to Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. notice. Briefing sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building travel and perform for ceremonies and for military Partial issues 1042, room 310. Briefings will be given on a first- and civilian guests. Interested active duty Army, Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 enlisted staff seargents and below, call 524-3618/ Cash sales/report of survey days of their ETS but must attend the briefing no 3619 to schedule an audition. Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start date of $500 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal Direct exchange transition leave. Call 526-2240 for more information. Investigation Detachment is offering a $500 reward Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in for information leading to the apprehension and Partial turn-ins building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 conviction of the person(s) responsible for the Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E4-E6 from any damage to U.S. government property and fires in Full turn-ins military occupational specialty; have a general motor pool building 1882 on May 2. If you have Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. technical score of at least 100; be a U.S. citizen; score information about this or any crime, contact CID at Unit issues and turn-ins 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit The $500 reward offer expires May 11, 2008. Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of the Web site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Military April 4, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 7 ‘Outlaw’ Soldiers save woman by Capt. Patrick J. Fry on the railing on the other side through traffic, I did a U-turn to “An ambulance and El Paso 5th Armored Brigade Public of the bridge. prevent other vehicles from police officers arrived on scene Affairs, First Army Division West Whitfield knew from living in coming close to the area where shortly after, and said ‘good California that people attempting Whitfield and the female were,” work as a team,’” said Whitfield. FORT BLISS, Texas — suicide often jump with flowers in said Mott-Smith. “Army training Whitfield pointed to Mott-Smith Two Citizen Warrior Soldiers took hand. Whitfield saw the young teaches us to work as a team and and said, “He was the one that immediate action to prevent an woman and immediately told what tactics to employ — it just saved her.” El Paso woman from jumping from Mott-Smith to stop the vehicle becomes second nature.” When asked if any Army a bridge March 14. so Whitfield could jump out to While the woman focused training other then Riot Control The Soldiers, working for Task prevent what he feared was about attention on Whitfield, Mott- Negotiation training had Force Outlaw of the 5th Armored to happen. “We just missed being Smith moved in and also tried to helped them, they both agreed Brigade, First Army Division West, hit by a gray van that was behind engage her in normal conversation. that being members of the used their Army training to distract us,” Mott-Smith said. “We knew she would jump noncommissioned corps was a a woman preparing to jump from “I ran across all the lanes of soon because she kept inching big part of why they stopped. the Fred Wilson overpass until traffic, shouting at the female and towards the edge,” said Mott- “As an NCO it is always they could get her to safety. dialing 911,” said Whitfield. “The Smith. “I moved towards her your responsibility for immediate Staff Sgt. Keith Whitfield 911 operator kept cutting out.” quickly and snatched her off action,” Mott-Smith said. of the 2-360th Training Support Whitfield’s training in riot the railing and to safety.” Whitfield felt that Soldiers Battalion, and Sgt. Daniel control negotiation kicked in, Soon after getting the woman are expected to take action in all Mott-Smith of the 1-363rd “I shouted at the woman to break off the railing, two additional sorts of uncomfortable situations. TSBN, are mobilized Reserve her concentration. Then, I kept Soldiers stopped to help and loaned “It was lunch time and there Soldiers supporting the post- reassuring the woman as she a blanket to keep her warm. was lots and lots of traffic, mobilization training of Reserve responded saying, ‘I need to do “The female was shaking,” said but nobody was stopping,” said and National Guard forces at this,’ and ‘I have no reason to Whitfield. “I kept hold of her to Whitfield. “We knew that Camp McGregor, N.M. live,’” he said. prevent any other attempts and nobody else was going to While driving over the Fred Working as a team, Mott- continued talking to her. The do this, so we must.” Wilson Road overpass near Fort Smith instinctively moved his entire event was over in only Mott-Smith jokingly quipped, Bliss, Whitfield saw a female vehicle into a blocking position. a few minutes after noticing the “Our new motto is, ‘Getting with flowers in her hand climbing “While Whitfield was weaving woman on the rail.” Supplies and Saving Lives.’”

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Harmony in Motion performed for the awardees and guests at the American Red Cross Volunteer Recognition and Community Awards Luncheon at the Elkhorn Conference Center. 12 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Community Army Families learn how to deal with grief by James H. Egbert loss, the survivors turned to various and care for Families of Soldiers establish support networks. Mountaineer staff existing grief support groups for serving in the military. The TAPS Good Grief Camp comfort; but when they turned to TAPS-level support, grief focuses on the need for children When tragedy strikes military each other, they found strength and and trauma resources, to express their hurting Families and a loved one is killed truly began to heal. They realized seminars, casework and to help them in war, or accident, there’s an that the tragedy they commonly assistance and cope with their loss. organization that has risen to shared, losing a loved one in the crisis interven- The children taking meet their needs. military, was far different from tion 24 hours a part in TAPS Good On April 5, at 8 a.m. in the other types of losses. They shared day for all who Grief Camp, will Elkhorn conference center, Tragedy pride in their spouses’ honorable are affected receive special Assistance Program for Survivors service to America, and tremendous by a death in attention and will be conducting a grief seminar sadness at the ultimate sacrifice the military. can write messages for adults and Good Grief Camp for their loved ones made. TAPS on tissue paper children, offering peer-level support In talking with each other and services are and later tie the tissue and coping skills to equip Families people across the country who had offered at no charge. to a red, white or blue dealing with the traumatic loss of a lost loved ones in military service, TAPS has conducted balloon then releasing loved one in military service. they realized that gaps existed in 14 National Military Survivor them into the air to send a special TAPS is a community of other support once the official casualty Seminars and Good Grief Camps message. The balloon release caring military Families that have case file was closed. This follow-up since 1994. In 2007-2008, TAPS will be performed in a special suffered losses of their own, was best done by the private held 18 regional grief seminars ceremony. waiting to walk alongside the sector, by peers who had the and Good Grief Camps around the TAPS offers its programs to Families who are grief stricken. empathy and understanding to country at locations including Fort the entire Family-mothers and Bonnie Carroll’s husband was help those facing a sudden loss. Campbell, Ky., Camp Pendleton, fathers, to husbands, wives and killed along with eight other Much like the national organization Calif., Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort children, and the brothers and Soldiers aboard an Army National founded more than 20 years ago Carson. These seminars and camps sisters-of Soldiers who have died Guard aircraft in 1992. Carroll to support police survivors. have provided services for more in service to their country. founded TAPS in 1994 and in the TAPS is a national organization than 2,000 surviving Family For more information about months and years following the providing compassionate support members cope with their grief and TAPS seminars, go to www.taps.org.

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Miscellaneous Meetings are held at Healer Chapel at Evans Army Community Hospital, the second Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5 p.m. or 6 p.m. For more TAPS — The Tragedy Assistance Program for information contact Jackie Skinner at 261-1011. Survivors will hold Survivor Seminars and a Good Operation Purple Camp — The National Military Grief Camp tomorrow at the Elkhorn Conference Family Association announced recently that Airman Center. TAPS facilitates peer-based emotional and Family Readiness Center at Peterson Air Force support for loved ones of those who died while Base and Outer Edge Performance were chosen to serving in or support of the U.S. Armed Forces. host a Operation Purple Summer Camp in 2008. The seminars are open to all those who are Peterson’s Operation Purple Camp for 7-to-11-year- grieving without regard to circumstances, olds is July 6-11 at Snow Mountain Ranch in relationship to the deceased or branch of military. Winter Park. Outer Edge Performance camps are TAPS is a private organization with no affiliation to for 10-to-17-year-olds and will be held in Larkspur the Department of Defense. For more information at Ponderosa Conference Center June 2-8, June or to register for free seminars held at 14-20 and June 29-July 5. Fort Carson, go to: www.taps.org/taps_programs/ Applications will only be accepted online. seminars/FortCarson08.aspx. Sign-up at www.operationpurple.org to receive 3rd Annual Fort Carson Baby Shower — join in e-mail notices and camp updates. Each camp is open celebrating the newest arrivals to the armed forces to children of servicemembers of any branch of Family. Demonstrations, games, trivia and prizes. service, active duty, National Guard or Reserve, as Everyone leaves a winner. The shower will be well as children of members of the Commissioned at the Special Events Center, at a changed time Corps of the Public Health Service and National of May 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is sponsored Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. by Evans Army Community Hospital Obstetric Camps are free to all eligible children, thanks to and Gynecology Department. a partnership with the Sierra Club Foundation and Gate closure — Beginning Tuesday, Gate 2 support from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. (O’Connell Boulevard. and Colorado Highway 115) If you would like to volunteer at an Operation will be closed for construction. This is the first step Purple Camp or for additional information, contact in installation of an automated access control system Tracie Modrell at [email protected] called Mountain Post Express. Gate 2 will be closed or 719-282-8351. until May 19. It is recommended that people use Gates Creative movement class — School District 8 1 and 5 to access the installation. Please anticipate and the city of Colorado Springs Therapeutic additional delays at other gates during construction. Recreation Program is sponsoring a series of Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty classes designed to enhance your child’s creative Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle thinking and imagination. This program series Safety Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, designed for children 1-2 years old with and without anytime, on or off post. Basic Rider Course is for disabilities. The program includes movement to those who have never ridden or have minimal music, cooperative play, sensory integration and experience. For a schedule or to register visit: perceptual motor activities. Parents/guardians are www.motorcycletrainingacademy.com or call encouraged to attend with their children and and Recreation, Child and Youth Services, and 380-1448. The experienced rider course is for siblings are welcome. Classes with be held 9:30- Michael Welsh, Directorate of Logistics had medical those who have completed the basic course, have 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, in the staff development emergencies and have exhausted all available leave. their own motorcycle and want additional room at the Lorraine Education and Community Armstrong, Crow, Harris, Bower, DeFranco, training/refresher course. Questions can be Center, 301 E. Iowa Ave., Fountain. The fee for Burda, Gomez, Mullins, Daniels, Wyatt, Boyd, directed to Ken Sundgren, lead instructor the five-week program is $36. To register, pick up Richeson, Welsh and Wyatt have been accepted at 526-8045 or [email protected]. a registration form at any School District 8 school. in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. To For more information, contact Felicia Barnhart at Abandoned Vehicles — The Fort Carson Provost donate annual leave, call or e-mail Garrison 385-6964 or [email protected]. Marshal’s Office Traffic Section has initiated a Resource Management, at 526-1841/39 or vigorous campaign to rid Fort Carson of the Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets to [email protected] to obtain form abandoned vehicle problem. The PMO will the family of Pvt. Tommie Jones, deceased. Anyone OF-630A, “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” continue to pursue this campaign until the problem having claims against or indebtedness to his estate Hurtado’s fax number is 526-3054. is minimized or eliminated. should contact Capt. Charissa Delp, 524-1326. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Scholarship In accordance with Fort Carson Regulation Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets applications — As a part of the Annual Pikes 210-4, Fort Carson Regulation 190-5, and Criminal to the family of Staff Sgt. Lee A. Brooks, deceased. Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade held in July, Aleut Code 18-4-509, it is unlawful to abandon a Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his Management Services, in coordination with the motor vehicle and or personal recreational property estate should contact Capt. Timothy Kely, 524-0666. Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military on the installation. A motor vehicle left unattended Claims against the estate —With deepest Affairs Division, sponsors scholarships awarded to or unmoved upon a street, highway, right of regrets to the family of Pvt. Vincent Trujillo, deserving Family members of U.S. servicemembers way or parking lot for more than seven days is deceased. Anyone having claims against or killed or wounded in action while in a designated considered an abandoned vehicle; failure to display indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. combat zone. The applicant must be accepted to current license plates or identification; or has been Chaun Fogarty, 524-4798. an accredited college or university or a current damaged or deteriorated so extensively that it college student. Applicants must be committed to Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets to has value only for junk or salvage. All personal attend during the 2007-2008 academic year. the family of Staff Sgt. Michael Elledge, deceased. trailers and recreational vehicles must be stored Students who have already been selected for full Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his with the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities scholarships that will be awarded during the estate should contact Capt. Amanda Slack, 439-5704. while on Fort Carson. Once a vehicle has been 2008-2009 academic year or have been selected to identified in violation of one of the above Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets to the attend a Military Service Academy are not eligible. categories, a notification form FC 1094 will be family of Spc. Manuel Arturo Villarreal Jr., deceased. All applications must be postmarked no issued. After 72 hours of the violation notice, the Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his later than April 30. Send applications to: Military property will be seized and stored at the owner’s estate should contact 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Y. Hagio, 482-5660. Affairs Council, Attention: Rodeo Parade expense. After 120 days, the vehicle/property Claims against the estate —With deepest regrets to the Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs will be disposed of in accordance with state family of Sgt. Christopher Simpson, deceased. Anyone Chamber of Commerce, 6 S. Tejon, Ste. 700, law. Any questions regarding policies and/or having claims against or indebtedness to his estate Colorado Springs, CO 80903. procedures should be directed to the Fort should contact Capt. Gordon W. Pomeroy, 439-5513. For more information, contact Brian Binn at Carson Office of the Provost Marshal Traffic Fountain-Fort Carson School District — has 575-4325 or e-mail [email protected] or the Pikes Section at 526-1770. openings for food delivery drivers and food Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Event Manager, Disposition: Checker Towing (contracted) service workers. Call Dawn at 382-1334. Brenda Carender, at 262-7160 or e-mail for disposing of abandon vehicles. [email protected]. Donated annual leave needed for Fort Carson Fees: $75 hook up civilian employees — Lou Ann Armstrong, Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers $25 tow fee Garrison Resource Management; Helen Crow, activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including $20 a day storage. After 120 days, Bureau of Land Management; Carl DeFranco, sports and academics that help families teach ideals Checker Towing will dispose of the vehicle in Michelle Bower, Derrick Richeson, Space and such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. accordance with state law. Missile Defense Command; May Harris, Army For information on joining Pack 264 contact Cindy Fabulous Spouses Social Group — is a group for Community Service; Mary Gomez, Jennifer Mathis at 559-8886 or [email protected]. the spouses of Soldiers who suffer from traumatic Mullins, Craig Daniels, Military Personnel Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a car, brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. The Department; Marcus Boyd, Directorate of Morale, home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call the social group has activities such as getting massages, Welfare and Recreation; Joahnna Burda, Division Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 with having coffee, taking bike rides and hiking. West; Danette Wyatt, Directorate of Morale, Welfare financial questions. A financial advisor will return 14 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Community God is part of marriage Commentary by Chap. we should enter it with holy reverence, (Lt. Col.) Carl Rau with a great deal of confidence and Division West with high expectations that God himself will bless it with many years of peace Spring is upon us, and that means and heavenly joy. weddings. As a minister and chaplain, But with all good things, there I have performed a lot of weddings. usually is a catch. God has to be a part Truth is, I enjoy weddings. They of the marriage. A family that prays are filled with dreams and high together stays together isn’t merely an expectations. The bride and her court old cliché. If it is God’s blessing we always look beautiful. The groom is are looking for, then we need to keep rugged and handsome. Mothers are him a part of our marriage. Without misty-eyed as the newlyweds walk God as a part of the marriage, about out of the back of the chapel ready to the best I can say to such a couple is begin their lives together. “good luck” because luck and not God, One of my favorite passages of is what they are relying upon. scripture to read at weddings is Psalms A marriage has many ups and 115:15 “May you be blessed by the downs or “for better or worse.” Even Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” with God as the center, hard times We look for God’s blessing in a will occur. It is a part of life. But even marriage because, in actuality, he is through those worst of times, God the only one who can bless us. That helps lighten the burden to see us is why we call it holy matrimony through. Remember, marriage is an because it is God’s own created union. institution by God promising, his love Marriage did not just happen by and help in binding the relationship. chance. Nor did society bring it about For those of you who are married through many years of experimentation. and for those of you who someday No, when we go to the Bible we learn hope to enter this blessed relationship, that marriage is a creation by God, keep God the head of your house. instituted by him in order to be a Then in the words of the psalmist, blessing for a man and a woman. and I will stake my reputation as a So marriage is a very special chaplain, you will be blessed by the arrangement by God himself. Therefore, Lord who made heaven and earth.

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Chapel Chapel Schedule Military Council of Catholic Women — is a ROMAN CATHOLIC group of Catholic women that meets weekly to Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person provide spiritually enriching programs that enable Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 women to minister to one another while serving as Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 a vital enhancement of the religious support mission Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 of Army chaplains and chapels. Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 The group meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 the first Friday of the month from 9-11:30 a.m. for Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 devotions and a chapel project; on the second and third Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Coe/526-5769 Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. for Bible study and on the PROTESTANT fourth Thursday of the month from 9-11:30 a.m. for Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 “Mary’s Mommies,” an outreach to mothers and Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 children under the age of 6. Child care provided, if Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 needed; contact Tana Caballero at 886-4360. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 PWOC — Protestant Women of the Chapel is a Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 group of women that meets weekly at Fort Carson. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 All women in the chapel community and vicinity are Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 welcome. Bible studies, praise, worship and Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 encouragement are offered. The group meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. JEWISH For more information about this group, please call For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103. Free child care is provided WICCA by Child and Youth Services. Please contact Liana Monday 7 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464B

Henkel at 559-8792 with questions about child care. NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Vacation Bible School — will be June 16-20, in Native American sweat lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the Volunteers are needed to help children learn through following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. fun, song, adventure, drama and games how much God loves them; call Pat Treacy, 524-2458 or Amy West, 393-1390, [email protected].

The Army Cycle of Prayer legislators and municipal officials of The Natural State. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the Unit: Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, Nation: For Girl Scouts worldwide, their leaders and following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part officers and Families of the 108th Division supporters as they develop an accepting and nurturing of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the (Institutional Training) U.S. Army Reserves, environment where girls build character and skills for entire Bible over a three-year cycle. headquartered at Charlotte, N.C. success in the real world. today — Psalms 116, Romans 10-11 Army: For members of the Military Intelligence Religious: For clergy and congregations of the Saturday — Psalms 117, Romans 12-14 Corps, providing timely, relevant and accurate Episcopal Church; for the chaplains endorsed for military Sunday — Psalms 118, Corinthians 1-3 intelligence and electronic warfare support to ministry by this community of faith. Monday — Psalms 119:1-8, Corinthians 4-6 leaders at all levels. For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, or Tuesday — Psalms 119:9-16, Corinthians 7-9 State: For all Soldiers and their Families from the to pray for items from previous weeks, visit the cycle’s Web Wednesday — Psalms 119:17-24, Corinthians 10-11 state of Arkansas. Pray also for Gov. Mike Beebe, the state site at www.usarmychaplain.com. Thursday — Psalms 119:25-32, Corinthians 12-14 16 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Community Car buyers should do research Capt. Seth D. Cohen bureaus. Consult with Legal Assistance on how these Web sites charge a fee for their information. Chief, Legal Assistance Division, to get a free copy of a credit report. Some Web sites Army Community Service holds biweekly car buyer Fort Carson Legal Assistance Office charge for this service. If there is something wrong seminars at lunchtime and Soldiers can get a free on the credit report, the consumer needs notify Car Fax report through them as well. Call 526-4590 Many Soldiers feel they have a big wad of cash the credit reporting agency and the dispute the for more information about ACS financial services burning a hole in their pocket from all the tax-free error with the creditor. offered. Many local libraries have vehicle buying income they’ve been making during their deployment. The smart car buyer must also decide what are guides. From all these sources, the car buyer should During the deployment they’ve been thinking important features in a car. What is the car needed be able to learn the invoice price — how much the about what they want to do with all that cash. for? Is it for family purposes? Commuting to work? dealer paid for the car from the manufacturer in the Soldiers in this situation frequently do some impulse Long trips? What are the safety issues? Is good gas case of new cars, see if there are any purchase buying at local car dealerships without being an mileage important? Make sure the car is not only incentives from the manufacturer, and the trade-in educated consumer. They see the car and, without affordable but that suits the user’s needs. Too value of a currently-owned vehicle. All of these factors running the numbers to see if they can actually many Soldiers coming into Legal Assistance have should give the buyer an idea of how much a new afford the payments, they drive off the lot with severe financial problems because they got too car should cost and a starting point for negotiating. a car they can’t afford. much car for their needs, have very high car Some used-car dealers may provide a Car Fax First, when buying a car, the consumer needs payments and get poor gas mileage. report. The report provides important information to consider what he can afford. Take all Once the decision is made on which car to about the used vehicle: has it been in an accident; expenses into consideration — especially buy, the next decision is whether to get a new how many previous owners there have been; and the cost of car insurance — including or used one. With a new car, the value of the how many times it has been serviced. When looking some money for an emergency, and come car decreases as soon as it is driven off the lot. at this report, match the Vehicle Identification up with a dollar figure Research auto-buying guides Number on the report with the VIN on the car, that is affordable. Can to find out car values as usually located on the bottom of the windshield on the entire price be well as the consumer and the driver’s side of the car. Be aware that a dealer paid in cash or insurance ratings of might provide an incorrect report. check or will a the car. There are The next step is finding the money to pay for loan be needed? both print and on-line the car, better known as shopping for the best Many car buyers resources. Helpful interest rate. Keep in mind that if financing is have to get a car loan. Web sites include: obtained through the dealership, the buyer is not Next, get a credit report to verify that it Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com; Edmunds, paying for the car, but is buying the financing. is accurate. If it is not accurate or if there is www.edmunds.com; The Insurance Institute Compare interest rates from banks and credit negative information on it,lenders may charge for Highway Safety, www.iihs.org; Car Fax unions prior to going to a dealership. a higher interest rate. Consumers are reports about a specific automobile, If the car is financed through the dealership, it entitled to one free credit report per www.carfax.com; and Consumer Reports See Car on page 19 year from each of the credit reporting www.consumerreports.com. 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On March 18, as Colorado Springs appeared on the horizon, the mountains rose in the distance, and the sun, as it was setting, was an enormous sight to behold. The plane began its final approach, which meant a new life, new hope and a safe haven from the death and destruction that had surrounded a young Iraqi man who had always dreamed of coming to America. Now that dream was coming true. Nadhim Mohammed “Moses” Mousa served with U. S. forces in Baghdad since 2003. In particular, he served as the interpreter for Lt. Col. Chad McRee, former commander of the 759th Military Police Battalion and Nadhim Mohammed Mousa, left, was greeted at the Colorado Springs Airport by Staff Sgt. Eric Griego, Spc. Derrick Lee and Task Force Lone Sentinel during Spc. Lenin Ruiz from the 759th Military Police Battalion. Mousa served as the interpreter for Lt. Col. Chad McRee, former Operation Iraqi Freedom rotation 06-08. commander of the 759th while deployed to Iraq. What began more than a year ago as an attempt to get Moses a work visa in from the University of Baghdad and I established in Colorado Springs. the laws and nuances of living in the United States had finally come to have used my capabilities to assist “Everyone has been wonderful to America and most importantly, they are fruition as Mousa arrived in the United U.S. forces for almost five years.” me, even the cops at John F. Kennedy helping him find full-time employment. States and Colorado Springs-specifically Mousa was met at the Colorado International Airport welcomed me and “Moses possesses many talents,” in hopes of a new life, safe surroundings Springs Airport by many of the men he made me feel good about arriving in said McRee. “He understands the and dreams for the future. He was spon- served with on the security detail that America,” said Mousa. “I have heard culture of Iraq, which could be of sored by members of the 759th MP Bn. moved with Mousa and McRee. He was many things about Staff Sgt. Griego’s great value to our U.S. forces training “I began working for U.S. forces met by others, including McRee’s wife family and McRee’s family and now to serve there. He is a superb interpreter in Iraq in early 2003 and have heard Julie, Maj. Steve Yamashita, executive I am finally meeting them.” and has the determination to do most thousands of stories about America, officer of the 759th, Jessica Griego, The members of the team are now anything. The key is, we must find the land of opportunities, and the pos- wife of squad leader Staff Sgt. Eric assisting Mousa in getting established him full time employment so he sibilities for work and a safe new life,” Griego, and their son Isaiah. The with the Social Security Administration, can become self-reliant and begin a said Mousa. “I have an English degree Griegos are hosting Mousa as he gets getting a bank account, learning about new life here in America.”

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See Car from page 16 mile. Bottom line is: get the financing piece of the car purchase Engineer officer wins photo contest may be possible to negotiate a finished before taking possession lower price for the car. It is usually of the car. There is no “three day by the Fort Carson Public Affairs Office better to get a lower interest rate cooling off ” period to return the than a lower price for the car. For car. Any car contract signed is final. The Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation recently announced the some people, the only option is One problem some people results of the 2007 Army Digital Photo Contest and one Fort Carson officer was financing through the dealer. If have dealing with when purchasing awarded third place for his monochrome digital image titled “Chicago in December.” that is the case, the dealer may sell a car is pressure from the sales 2nd Lt. Matthew Fitzgibbon, 62nd Engineer Company, 4th Engineer the loan to a financing company representative. Remember, sales- Battalion, took the photograph of the Wrigley Building located at the foot of shortly after the purchase and the people are out to make money for Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile. first payment will be made to the the car dealership. The more cars “Chicago has some amazing art deco buildings and the Wrigley Building is finance company, not the dealer. they sell and car loans made, the really an icon on Michigan Avenue. My wife and I were driving up Michigan Either way, make sure to run more money the dealerships make. Avenue on a foggy, rainy day and I just happened to have my camera in the the numbers before signing any Despite tactics used to get car. We were stopped at a stoplight when I rolled down the window and documents to make sure the car is customers to buy a car, buyers do took the picture. It wasn’t until we got home that I realized the image I’d within budget constraints. not have to sign anything they put captured,” Fitzgibbon said. The photo is show below. At Fort Carson Legal in front of them. Customers The Army Digital Photo Contest Assistance, the lawyers regularly always have the power to walk out. is an annual juried competition of see clients who drive off the dealer’s If a contract is provided for the digital-image photographs which lot without having completed a purchase of a car and the terms are replaces the former All-Army finance agreement. The Soldier not understood, ask the dealer to Photography Contest to which allows the dealer to look for explain it. Better yet, ask the dealer photographic prints were submitted for financing and discusses an interest for a copy and bring it to the Legal judging. The current format for the rate, but nothing is signed which Assistance Office. One of the contest has two separate divisions: locks in that rate. The Soldier then attorneys can review the contract. Division I for active duty patrons and drives off the lot with the car and Never sign anything without Division II for all other eligible no financing. A week later the reading and understanding it first. patrons. Each Division has two classes: Soldier gets a call from the dealer Soldiers and their Family mem- monochrome digital images and color asking him or her to sign another bers having legal problems due to digital images with six categories each. contract at a higher interest rate buying a vehicle or are considering A new theme category was than what was discussed. The buying a vehicle can obtain free added for 2007 and the subject Soldier is then faced with the several legal assistance at the Fort Carson will be selected each year for this options: go back and sign another Legal Assistance Office. Call the category. “Army Values” was the contract for the higher interest rate 526-5572/5573 or come by the theme for 2007. or return the car and pay a return office, building 6285, Mondays- fee of $50 per day and 50 cents per Thursdays, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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This new facility For the pets of Soldiers, the clinic provides preventative Corcoran allows for the best possible care for military animals. medicine such as vaccines, professional services, resale performed “Maj. (Tracy) Schmitt put her heart, soul and everything items and flea-and-tick prevention. To make an appointment “surgery” on she had to get the new clinic built,” said Doris Hamm. at the veterinary clinic, call 562-3803. The clinic hours are stuffed To help break-in the new facility, a repair-a-bear clinic Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and it will be closed animals. was held March 25. federal holidays and the last business day of the month. The clinic had four stations. The first station was The clinic provides informational packets that has conducted by Pfc. April Moore and Spc. Chris Stitcher, who alternate locations to go for emergency care, veterinarians are two of the food inspectors in the clinic. They taught the in Colorado Springs, low-cost spay and neuters, boarding children of first red room of the Child Development Center, kennels, where to adopt a pet and grooming services. 2-4 year olds, about bacteria and why it’s important to wash hands before eating and after touching an animal. They Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard came in made learning fun by turning important information into a the support of the ribbon-cutting ceremony children’s story. They also gave the children hand outs that for the Veterinary Clinic March 26. they could color and had the children wet their hands and put them in paper dots to represent germs. The children washed their hands, the dots simulating the germs they had washed off. This was a very effective and fun way for the children to learn about important food and hygiene safety issues. Clinic prices The second station was lead by Spc. Darcey Moyer and her new puppy. This class was about Vaccines: approaching animals that you don’t know and that Rabies 1 yr. — $10 (required if living on post) aren’t familiar with you. She taught the proper way Rabies 3 yr. — $10 to pet an animal without hurting it or making it K9 distemper 5 way — $14 (required if living on post) angry. She also handed out papers that showed what Feline distemper 4 way — $14 (required if living on post) Bordetella (Kennel Cough) — $12 (required if living on post) a friendly animal looked like and what an angry Leukemia — $14 animal looked like and which one to approach. Giardia — $14 The third station, lead by Sgt. Monique Baker, was in the endoscopy room. An endoscope is an Professional Services: instrument for visually examining the interior of a Office call — $10 body canal or a hollow organ such as the stomach, Deworming — $8 (for puppies and kittens under 16 weeks of age) colon or bladder. Microchip — $20 (required if living on post) Baker’s class taught the children about what Feline leukemia/FIV test — $27 to keep away from pets so they won’t accidentally Fecal test — $20 eat it. She had made a simulated animal stomach Heartworm test — $15 Health certificate — $10 containing keys and pennies, to show the children Military Police working dogs were present for the ribbon-cutting FCC health certificate/ temperament test — $10 that foreign objects can hurt pets. ceremony and received a gift basket full of dog biscuits. Baker said, “If it’s not food they shouldn’t eat it.” Sale items (prices are subject to change): The fourth and final station was the operating Heartworm Prevention 6-month pack room where Spc. Bobbie Poe and Spc. Ashley From the left, Col. David Rolfe, Col. David Schuckenbrock, Iverhart Max 6-12 lbs. — $16.82 Corcoran scrubbed in to do “surgeries” on torn, Col. Walton, Brig. Gen. Michael Cates, Maj. Tracy Schmitt, Iverhart Max 12 -25 lbs. — $16.92 stuffed animals. This helped the children understand Col. Diana Ruzicka, and Rusty Walsh prepare to cut the Iverhart Max 25-50 lbs. — $24.05 a little more about what happens when their pets Spc. Darcey Moyer and her new ribbon for the new facility. Iverhart Max 50-100 lbs. — $31.14 Interceptor under 10 lbs. — $21.25 go to the veterinarian for surgery. puppy, teach children about how A ribbon-cutting ceremony March 26 Interceptor 11-25 lbs. — $21.70 to approach unfamiliar animals. Interceptor 26-50 lbs. — $30.25 officially opened the new Fort Carson Veterinary Interceptor 51-100 lbs. — $40.50 Clinic for patients. Speakers for the ceremony included Col. David Rolfe, commander, U.S. Army Flea/Tick prevention 3 month pack K-9: Veterinary Command; Col. David Schuckenbrock, Frontline Plus under 22 lbs. — $36.17 commander, Great Plains Regional Veterinary Frontline Plus 23-44 lbs. — $37.09 Command and Lt. Col. Ronald Walton, commander, Frontline Plus 45-88 lbs. — $38.94 Rocky Mountain Veterinary Command. Maj. Tracy Frontline Plus 89-132 lbs. — $39.40 Schmitt honored the working military dogs and horses by presenting the dogs with a basket of Flea/Tick Feline: biscuits and the horses a basket of carrots and Frontline (3 month) — $35.94 Advantage (4 month) — $39.80 apples, donated by the commissary. The new facility is Revolution (3 month) — $40.82 “Overall this is a much better facility to provide located at 1535 Sheriden Avenue, *A variety of shampoos, skin products and vitamins are also carried. across from the All prices are subject to change at anytime. Layout by Jeanne Mazerall post exchange. 22 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Community Community April 4, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 23 Police blotter

The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between March 20-26. Desertion and AWOL crimes __3_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful __1_ servicemember was cited with child abuse. __1_ servicemember was cited with AWOL — use of dangerous drugs. __1_ servicemember was cited with surrendered to military/civilian authorities. disorderly conduct. __6_ servicemembers were cited with AWOL Miscellaneous crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with — failed to go to place of duty. __1_ servicemember was cited with false domestic violence. __1_ servicemember was cited with desertion official statement. __1_ civilian was cited with criminal mischief. — surrendered to military/civilian __2_ servicemembers were cited with __2_ servicemembers were cited with authorities. domestic violence, civilian female victim. assault consummated by a battery. __2_ servicemembers were cited with failure __2_ civilians were cited with theft Motor vehicle crimes to obey general order. (shoplifting). __2_ servicemembers were cited with blood __2_ civilians were cited with child abuse __1_ servicemember was cited with alcohol content of .08 or more. without injury. larceny of AAFES property. __1_ servicemember was cited with DUI per se. __2_ servicemembers were cited with traffic accident. __2_ servicemembers were cited with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Drug and alcohol crimes (not including motor vehicles) __2_ servicemembers were cited for possession of cocaine. __2_ servicemembers were cited for possession of marijuana. __2_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful use of cocaine. __3_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful possession of dangerous drugs. __1_ servicemember was cited for wrongful distribution of dangerous drugs.

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For some people, it was a moment to be associated with NBA royalty. For some people, it was the chance to help young men and women get through Doug Fulton, Denver Nuggets basketball programs manager talks to members of the post community upon another day while a parent serves overseas in the their arrival at Metro State College in Denver Friday. War on Terror. For others, it was just a moment that was too much to keep their composure. usually coached during the season by Bill Reed, deployed soldiers happy and I think it united the One thing everyone who came to Metro State Special Events Center manager, who said jokingly Fort Carson community. When we were in the early College had in common, though, was a great time, that he knew his players would not play their best as stages of planning, we thought it would be impossible as the Denver Nuggets and various sponsors hosted soon as the young women on his team saw Iverson. to get 1,500 people to the event and we had close a youth basketball game for the benefit of Fort “When Iverson walked over to the bench all my to 2,000 people who attended the event." Carson youth basketball players Friday in Denver. girls said ‘ahhhh’ I knew then we lost the game.” Rivera said her outreach coordinator, Mark The excitement of the day built up long before Then Reed said, laughing, “I tried to calm them Browning, is the person who deserves a lot of the the game was played at 1:30 p.m. on the Metro State down and remind them that this is basketball and credit for the success of the event. She said he campus. The young ball players and their parents get out there and play but they were in awe of spearheaded the event and was the driving force were itching to get from the Special Events Center Iverson,” Reed added. who thought it would be a great opportunity for the to Metro State to get the festivities under way. After The idea for the game was no laughing matter children of Fort Carson and their Families. arriving at the facility, the players and Fort Carson as members of the post and members of the Nuggets “Mark is responsible for resident activities members were able to get autographs from former started working on the idea of giving something and he used to be a part of the sports marketing Nuggets all stars Earvin Johnson and Walter Davis. back to the post children so that they knew the See Youth on page 27 Then the Denver Nuggets Dancers and cheerleaders Nuggets and other sponsors of the event understand helped get the pregame ceremonies off to a great the sacrifice their parents are making for the start by hosting games for the young cagers as nation’s defense. everyone waited for the arrival of the special game Lynn Rivera, community manager for coaches, current Denver Nuggets all stars Allen GMH Military Housing on Fort Carson Iverson and Carmelo Anthony. and her staff was responsible for making Iverson was the first player introduced to the the day a reality and Rivera said it was crowd and the 2,000 people in attendance gave him just a great day for the Nuggets and the a thunderous ovation as he walked to the bench. On military community. this day, Iverson would coach the team that is “This program made a lot of children of

Denver Nuggets all-star guard Allen Iverson, left, and Fort Carson youth Center coach Bill Reed, to Youth center players battle for a rebound during action Friday Iverson’s right, talk to their team during a time out. at Metro State College in Denver. 26 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Nuggets to coach youth hoop players by Walt Johnson Sports Department at 526-1233, Central Mountaineer staff Registration at 526-1100/1101, or the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course at 526-4122. The Fort Carson Active-Duty Post The Rocky Mountain Sports Golf Championship will take place Officials Association is looking for April 12-13 at the Cheyenne Shadows anyone interested in officiating Golf Course. basketball for the upcoming season. The tournament is open to all The Rocky Mountain Sports Officials active-duty military personnel at no cost. Association officiates military and civilian The winners of the Fort Carson sports leagues in the Colorado Springs Championship will be sent to the area. Anyone who is currently a basketball All-Army Golf Team selection board. official or anyone interested in learning For more information call 526-1927 or to be a basketball official should contact 526-6630. John Wyatt at 382-0199 or e-mail him The Fort Carson Youth Sports at [email protected]. Department and the Cheyenne Shadows There is an exciting event for Golf Course have partnered up to offer a young running enthusiasts that could great program for children interested in have an impact on children’s health for learning and playing golf. years to come. The “Hook a Kid on Golf ” program is The Kokopelli Kids Trail Running group a seven-week long golf clinic for children will hold a trail running series for children between ages 10-18. The classes take place in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Photo by Walt Johnson on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Dates The races will be held at Bear Creek Intramural Action are April 12-May 24. Cost is only $50 for Park in Colorado Springs May 2, May 16 the entire program. and May 23 at 5:30 p.m. In preparation for A member of the Fort Carson intramural league goes up for a jump All participants must be registered with the race there will be free running clinic shot during recent intramural action at McKibben Physical Fitness Child and Youth Services and must have a April 20 at 6 p.m. at Bear Creek Park. Center. The post intramural championship will begin Tuesday at current sports physical. McKibben and Waller PFC at 6 p.m. See Bench on page 28 For more information call the Youth

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Youth from page 25 way midway through the event. “This actually got me teared up. I had a team for the Gold Kings. He had this great moment to myself where I went under the idea to do this game with the Nuggets and he bleachers and actually teared up and wanted worked with them on the plan. The Nuggets to cry, knowing I got to be involved with wanted to do something for the children at something like this. When future Hall of Fort Carson and they came up with this play. Famers (Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson) The Nuggets were of tremendous help and and the Denver Nuggets can take the time we had so many sponsors for the event. It to be a part of the community that I live in was a great event and I hope we can do it and am a part of and reach out to kids like again next year,” Rivera said. they did-it was pretty emotional for me. The According to members of the Mountain kids will always remember that during a time Post community, if the Nuggets and the of war and stress the Nuggets, their players sponsors did do it again, they will find a and our community got a chance to have a very appreciative Colorado military Family. program like this. The biggest thing is, these Lt. Col. Fred Hammond, commander, children will know that a difficult time in 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd their lives, their community and the Denver Brigade, 4th Infantry Division said he was Nuggets family gave back to them during very proud of what the Nuggets and the their time of stress,” Browning said. day meant for the children of deployed Jimmy Hart, whose team was a part of Soldiers and the Soldiers who are currently the game and was coached by Anthony, said at the Mountain Post. this event will be a lasting reminder to the “What the Denver Nuggets and the children and everyone involved. “I think sponsors of this event did today was today was great and it was a confirmation of amazing. It shows that the military is truly everything I have been teaching these guys supported throughout this country and to get them to the next level. I think we will especially here in Colorado. It was a great continue to see the benefits of this day in event for the kids, great recognition for our the near future and as much as 10-15 years military and the Family of our military from now when these children will be members,” Hammond said. sharing with other children. This is Browning could not help but let the something that will stay with these guys a emotions of the day get to him as he saw lifetime. The Nuggets could not have paid the idea go from planning to implementation. money and given to the children what this Browning looked over the event and saw day gave to them. The players gave their the pride and joy the youths had and while time and their love, and by doing this Denver Nuggets all-star forward Carmelo Anthony, center, talks with he normally can be a very composed showed they appreciated what the military members of his Fort Carson youth center team during action Friday at person, he lost his composure in a good is doing for our country,” Hart said. Metro State University.

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The race organizers have set different race distances for each age group designed to give the children a challenging and competitive race but not overtax their athletic limits. For more information on the event contact the race organizers at kokopellikids.com or call (719) 337-2737. The Fort Carson golf course expects to host to more than 400 Fort Carson children March 12. The golf course will be hosting a “Clubs for Kids” golf program designed to introduce youth to the game of golf. According to golf course officials, each child will receive a free golf club, several bags of range balls and a block of basic instruction from a golf professional. For more information contact Frank Jacobson 526-4102. The United States Olympic Committee announced Monday it is accepting a proposal from the City of Colorado Springs and private developer LandCo Equity Partners, LLC, that will provide facility upgrades for athletes at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center, a new administrative headquarters for national governing bodies and a new Administrative Headquarters for the USOC. “This proposal will enable the USOC and our National Governing Bodies to continue meeting the needs of America's athletes in what is an increasingly competitive international sport Photo by Walt Johnson environment,” said USOC Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr. “Additionally, the new NGB Belly dancing administrative headquarters will enable our Members of the Mountain Post community get in a warmup prior to the belly dancing classes held at Forrest national governing bodies to expand their Fitness Center Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The center offers a variety of aerobic classes designed businesses and grow participation in their sports, to help people get in or stay in shape. Call 526-2706 for information on the classes. which aligns with the USOC’s priorities.”

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litch Gardens is a major amusement park just off Interstate 25, near Edowntown Denver. It’s a seasonal park, usually opening weekends in late April. The park opens daily about Memorial Day. The water park also opens about that time. But April 12, to show appreciation to area servicemembers, the park is open only to the military and their Family members. This one day only preopening event is for military members and retirees who have special tickets obtained at Fort Carson’s Information, Tickets and Registration office or Information, Tickets and Tours offices at Peterson Air Force Base and the Air Photos courtesy Elitch Gardens Force Academy. The Boomerang is one of the coasters at Elitch Gardens, which gives riders a thrill on the twisting, turning ride. Tickets cost $20 each, and entitles Soldiers and Family members to unlimited access to rides from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. that day, and includes a barbecue lunch. Parking is $10. Visitors will also receive a free return ticket, valid for a visit during September or October. Known as “Joining Forces Day,” the park has paid tribute to area military members in this way for the past few years. Plan for a full day of family fun and entertainment. Elitch Gardens has traditional amusement park rides, as well as several roller coasters in the 62-acre park. Startoons Park has 13 rides for those under 54 inches tall, such as a miniature roller coaster, swing ride, bounce and pounce, foam factory or bumper cars. Family-friendly rides New this year at Elitch Gardens Amusement Park is the ride “Ghost Blasters,” which See Elitch on page 30 involves a haunted mansion and ghost blasters.

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After entering Elitch Gardens, visitors walk down the street toward the “Big Wheel” Ferris wheel and other rides in the park. April 4, 2008 30 MOUNTAINEER — April 4, 2008 Happenings

See Elitch from page 29 include an antique carousel, Tea Cups, The Big Wheel (Ferris wheel), the Spider, the Sea Dragon and the Round ’Em Up. Some of the family rides require an adult rider with children. For the adults and those who meet the height requirement, there’s the Mind Eraser, the Flying Coaster, the Halfpipe and the wooden roller coaster, Twister II. The Boomerang launches from a 125-foot lift through three looping inversions, up a vertical track, then reverses its course. Riders hit speeds of 50 mph on the 1,800 feet of track. The Sidewinder is a coaster that takes The Big Wheel gives passengers forward, then backward and through a riders a great view of giant serpentine loop, then back again in reverse. downtown Denver as A popular ride is the Tower of Doom, well as views of the on which riders free-fall 22 stories, before amusement park and plummeting at 60 mph toward the ground. Invesco Field at Mile The Chaos ride tilts, whirls and turns, and High. Elitch Gardens has random action seats. amusement park was Other rides include the Observation Tower, started in 1890, the Troika or the Turn of the Century. although it moved a few years ago to its For an extra fee, ride the Turbobungy — a downtown location. cross between bungy jumping and a trampoline — or the XLR8R, to get your adrenaline going. motion picture theater, later added a stage for haunted mansion and ghosts. Elitch Gardens also has a water park, live productions featuring well known actors A variety of food and refreshments are sold known as Island Kingdom, which doesn’t open and actresses. The amusement park was at 38th in the park, but no outside food is allowed. until summer. Once open, it’s included in street, and grew larger as other attractions were Food choices include corn dogs, steak admission price. added, including a hand-carved carousel in 1907, burgers, and sausage on a bun. Funnel cakes and The water park has more than 850,000 gallons a large wooden roller coaster, picnic pavilions cotton candy are available. Children’s items of water, blue lagoons, waterslides, crashing and lots and lots of flowers. A ballroom was now include apple slices, apple sauce and fruit waves, palm trees and meandering rivers, along added in the 1940s and lots of other rides, snacks. Food at Elitch Gardens is trans-fat free. with tropical plants and lots of lounge chairs. including the Spider, Troika, Tilt-a-Whirl, Tea Beginning April 19, the park will be open Visitors cool off on the water slides, cruise down Cups, Turn of the Century and Thunderbolt. weekends only, until Memorial Day, when the the lazy river or body surf in the wave pool. The owners of Elitch Gardens decided to park will be open on a daily basis. Hook’s Lagoon is a popular five-story relocate the 100-year old park to the new site New this year, a summer concert series will interactive water play structure with 75 water near downtown Denver. The original park be included in the admission price. The list of features. People of all ages enjoy Shipwreck closed at the end of the season in 1994. It took performers includes Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Falls, Paradise Pipeline, the Sun Plunge and a year and many millions of dollars to move Ray Cyrus, Smash Mouth and Randy Travis. Swiss Family Toboggan, as well as Cannonball the rides and construct the downtown site. For information about Elitch Gardens, Falls, Castaway Creek, Acapulco Cliff Dive Elitch Gardens reopened in 1995, but call (303) 595-4386 or go online at and Commotion Ocean. crowds were not as high as anticipated. www.elitchgardens.com. Elitch Gardens started on what was then It was sold, and new owners added more rides. Regular park admission is $34.99, down the outskirts of Denver in 1896. John and After changing hands several times, last year from last year. Check with Information, Tickets Mary Elitch had a farm and an apple orchard. the park went back to its roots, and is and Travel for discounted tickets. Children’s They put up some picnic tables, added a again using the name “Elitch Gardens.” A tickets are $19.99. baseball diamond and a few animals. new family-friendly ride opens in 2008, To reach Six Flags Elitch Gardens, take The family added more attractions as more known as Ghost Blasters. The ride involves a I-25 north to Denver and take Exit 212A. and more people visited the park. Known as Parking is $10. Elitch Gardens, the park was one of the first For Joining Forces Day, the ITR office zoos west of Chicago. Elitch had the area’s first is offering round-trip transportation for $15 per person; reservations are necessary. Call 526-5366 for information. Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — about an hour

• FOR AGES — families

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• WALLET DAMAGE — $$$$ $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80

The Half-pipe is one of Elitch Gardens Riders get thrills while riding Twister II, a wooden roller (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) newer rides. coaster which is popular with coaster traditionalists. Get Out April 4, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 31

Turkey Creek Ranch has free admission for Soldiers. The museum is participants use a Global Positioning Turkey Creek Ranch is now open for the in City Park. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver, System or other navitational techniques season. The ranch is about 10 miles south and take the Colorado Exit to City Park. to search for the geocaches. The event of Gate 1, just off Highway 115. The ranch is is April 19, beginning at 1 p.m. at the family friendly, with a playground, picnic Future shows Visitor Center. The first 100 military tables and horses. For information or to make Glenn Miller Orchestra performs a concert identification-card holders will get into the reservations, call 526-3905. April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Pikes Peak Center. Call park for free. The regular day pass for state 520-SHOW or go online at ww.ticketswest.com, parks cost $6. Air Force Academy theater www.pikespeakcenter.com. “I Love a Piano,” is in Arnold Hall Theater at Earth Day the Air Force Academy April 26. Call 333-4497 Disney on Ice The Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature for tickets. Arnold Hall is in the Cadet area. “Finding Nemo,” performed by Disney on Ice, Center celebrates Earth Day April 19, from is in the Colorado Springs World Arena April 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with free family activities, Pueblo theater 19 at 11:30 a.m. and April 20 at 1 and 5 p.m. including arts and crafts for children; guided Sangre de Cristo Arts Center’s Center Stage’s Tickets are available at Information, Tickets nature walks; American Indian dances; next event is “Chanticleer” May 4. All shows and Registration; call 526-5366. presentations of birds of prey and other are in the theater, 210 N. Santa Fe in downtown animals. There will also be free admission Pueblo; call (719) 295-7222. Denver theater to Rock Ledge Ranch, which is by the “When Elmo Grows up,” a Sesame Street Garden of the God entrance. World Arena Live production is April 17-20 at the Carrie Underwood and Josh Turner are in the University of Denver Magness Arena. Flying W Ranch Colorado Springs World Arena May 13. Tickets Tickets are at Ticketmaster, 520-9090 or the The Flying W Ranch has dinner and sold at 520-SHOW or ticketswest.com. Ritchie Center Box Office (303) 871-2336, a Western show in the winter steakhouse, or sesamestreetlive.com. Fridays and Saturdays. The menu Free days at Denver attractions includes steak for $26; or trout, ribs, The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District in Pikes Peak Center brisket or chicken for $24. Go online to Denver sponsors free days for Colorado residents The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., www.flyingw.com or call 598-4000; it’s at at some Denver attractions. Visitors may be features Josh Blue, winner of “Last Comic 3330 Chuckwagon Road. asked to show a Colorado driver’s license. Standing,” in the theater May 9. Tickets are Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., on sale at the box office, 520-SHOW or at Lipizzaner Stallions has free admission April 22. Ticketmaster, 520-9090. The Lipizzaner Stallions, known for their Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. graceful dancing, will be in the World Arena for Parkway is free for Colorado residents the Cheyenne Mountain Park two shows May 10 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Go online first Saturday of every month. Cheyenne Mountain State Park is sponsoring to www.lipizzaner.com or call 576-2626. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which —Compiled by Nel Lampe

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