Vol. 65, No. 13 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of Division West, First Army and Fort Carson community March 30, 2007 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Carson, Academy take blood drive to the top

Story and photos by also at Fort Bliss, coordinated the blood Douglas M. Rule drive with the Academy and Fort Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Carson on behalf of ASBP. ASBP sets up the logistics for the The combined U.S. Air Force entire operation. One hundred and ten Academy and Fort Carson Armed medical professionals from around the Service Blood Program blood drive set United States, from as far away as Fort records for collection last week. Lewis, Wash., to Fort Bragg, N.C., were The blood drive, which was held brought in to screen donors and collect from March 19-23, collected 3,367 blood. Some units brought in their own units of blood. This broke the previous donor beds and other equipment. They record for a blood drive collection, set up at the U.S. Air Force Academy, 2,800 units, which was held by the U.S. staying there for three days, breaking Military Academy at West Point for down the equipment and transporting it more than 20 years. The record for a to Fort Carson the night of March 21. single blood drive in Colorado, 2,400 Fort Carson Soldiers assisted in the units of blood, was also broken. Fort set up and tear down. At both sites, Carson has the distinction of now volunteers assisted as they could, holding the record of a Department of providing food and beverages and acting Sox the Fox, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox mascot, lends a "helping hand" Defense single-day collection with 868 as escorts from the donor stations to the during the Armed Services Blood Program blood drive March 22. Dana units collected on March 23. break room, where donors recovered Nordstrom, El Paso County Parks and Recreation, was one of the many “It is amazing. I have never seen from giving blood. When Fort Carson donors from the community that helped make this blood drive the largest community support like this,” said medical Soldiers and professionals ever held by the Department of Defense. Carmen Dietrich-Williams, blood could, they also assisted. donor recruiter from Fort Bliss, Texas. Members of the Fort Carson Color donors at the door of Fort Carson’s churches, and get the word out. This Dietrich-Williams and George Munoz, Guard in their historical uniforms greeted Special Events Center. On March 23, was followed up by personal appear- they brought their horses as well. Master ances by Division West, First Army Sgt. Kristin Clark, Southwest Region and Fort Carson Command Sgt. Maj. Curtis Yaney, Fort Carson Recruitment coordinator for the C.W. Terrance McWilliams and Garrison commissary employee, “Bill” Young Marrow Donor Program, Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Van Dyke swabs his mouth to provide set up an information and recruitment on local radio stations, at various a DNA sample to Air Force table to recruit potential bone marrow civic organizations and before city Master Sgt. Kristin Clark, donors. She and her team signed up council meetings. Southwest Region 1,470 new donors during the week. On the first day of Fort Carson’s Recruitment Coordinator for A blitz campaign started Jan. 19, share of the drive, KYZX “The Eagle” the C.W. "Bill" Young Marrow with a clip-out article in the 103.9 FM radio station did a live Donor Program. Clark Mountaineer. The article encouraged remote. On the second day, The Eagle recruited 1,470 volunteers readers to clip the article out, share for the donor program. it with friends, post it in offices and See Blood on Page 4

INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEER Friend of Carson dies employee at Fort Carson. Opinion/Editorial Community by Douglas M. Rule Thank you, Colorado Springs ...... 2 Over the top with the blood drive . .11 Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Always supporting the troops, Comments from the blood drive . . . .2 Community Briefs ...... 12 Gmelch was active in The Retired Passover message ...... 14 Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Gmelch Officers Association, Military Officers News Trees and Fort Carson ...... 16 Women in the military ...... 3 Bowling for books ...... 18 died suddenly Sunday in Colorado Association of America and the Fort New family housing started ...... 19 Springs. Carson Retiree Council. He was Military A dream is a wish your heart makes . .20 Gmelch was involved with the Fort instrumental in the organization and Division West conference ...... 5 Yogurt and health ...... 22 Military Briefs ...... 6 Trail West Family Camp ...... 23 Carson community and supportive of operation of Fort Carson’s annual Remembering our fallen ...... 8-9 Making TRICARE changes ...... 24 the Soldiers, their families and the Retiree Appreciation Day. CENTCOM commander in Iraq . . . . .10 Eggs-actly the right thing ...... 25 civilian employees. Always looking for new projects, 4th ID CG visits 3rd HBCT ...... 10 Feature Gmelch served in the U.S. Army, Gmelch made appeals to the local Celebrating Women’s History . . .26-27 including duty during the Tet Offensive retiree and veterans groups to partici- MUST SEE in Vietnam. Following his retirement pate in the Armed Services Blood MUST SEE Sports Army pins down win ...... 29 from the Army, he worked as a civilian Program blood drive at the U.S. Air On the Bench ...... 30 Force Academy and Fort Carson Athlete of the Week ...... 34 last week. Never one to slack on Happenings duty, he rolled up his own sleeve Games galore at Dave & Buster’s . .29-30 and gave blood willingly as well. Get Out ...... 31-32 Gmelch will be buried at Fort Benning National Cemetery, Ga. Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 Important members of Mountain Display advertising (719) 634-5905 Joe Gmelch hands out a door Post Team. See Pages 26-27. Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 prize at Retiree Appreciation Post information (719) 526-5811 Day 2006 at Fort Carson. Word of the month: Responsibility Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 Photo by Directorate of Information Management Visual Information MOUNTAINEER 2 March 30, 2007 Opinion/Editorial Fort Carson thanks community by Col. Eugene B. Smith That is all that counts — that someone’s Fort Carson Garrison commander child, someone’s spouse or someone’s brother or sister is alive tonight Every day our Soldiers, Airmen, because you took the time and extra Marines and Sailors answer the call effort to give that pint of blood. of our great nation. This past week, I have long known the generous the communities surrounding Fort hearts of our neighbors. It is evident Carson have heard an equally urgent every time I get a phone call asking, call from those same warriors and “What can I do? How can I help?” have answered it. After this week, I am more proud of There is nothing I can say that this community than I have ever been. will fully express the gratitude I feel I was there, greeting you, walking to all of you. Through your unselfish among you, seeing who came. I saw donations, we at Fort Carson and the Soldiers who could give for their U.S. Air Force Academy have collected comrades; I saw retirees who more than 3,300 units of blood in a remembered what it was like in five day period. It is nothing short previous conflicts; I saw mothers give Photo by Douglas M. Rule of miraculous. that pint because it might just save Col. Eugene Smith, left, Fort Carson Garrison commander, and Lionel I could go on about how this is a another mother’s child. I saw businesses Rivera, Colorado Springs mayor, discussed the blood drive March 23. state record for blood drives. I could bus their employees in, giving them even tell you that this far surpasses the time from their work to help. I saw one-time mobilization. We will be America where our hearts really are. Department of Defense record. But the radio and TV stations mobilize to get asking you to do this again in October. God bless you all! And God bless real story is that every pint of blood the word out. I even saw people who We hope that we will see you all again this great country of ours. you gave last week will go to save the know no Soldiers but came to give and that you will bring just one friend. life of some American’s son or daughter because they could. Can you imagine collecting 6,000 — Best Hometown in the Army! fighting the Global War on Terrorism. I can only hope this is not a units next time? We can show all of Support and Defend

POST TALK: Comments from the blood drive

Rebecca Tonn, Fort Carson Mountaineer: "I feel honored to have made a small contribution toward saving a Soldier's life."

Photo by Douglas M. Rule Photo by Douglas M. Rule Tabitha Sillix and her daughter, Raven Tinkler: "I heard about the Rob Quirk, TV news anchor program on my favorite radio station, Channels 5/30: “It’s the least KILO, and said, 'I can do that.'" I could do and it’s an easy way to help. Folks around here really rally around our troops. This community is very generous.” Richard Rangel from San Antonio is the phlebotomist. Photo by Michael J. Pach

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Courtesy photo would pick up a weapon and fight.” based in Fort Lewis, Wash. “Leading a 2nd Lt. Tammy Landing, a civil affairs specialist attached to 4th During the 1940s, women began mostly male platoon, I have adapted my Battalion, 25th Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan, hands out integrating themselves into the armed leadership techniques to that fact.” humanitarian aid to Afghan schoolgirls. American women working as services formally when the Women’s Although military women have Soldiers serve as a strong example for young Afghan girls trying to Auxiliary Army Corps and Women attain an education and hoping to walk the path of equality. Appointed for Volunteer Emergency See Women on Page 4 DANIELS DELIVERS FOR LESS!!

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you are trying hard and are always willing Women to learn, that is half of any battle.” Blood From Page 3 Women’s History Month spotlights the From Page 1 strived to become more resilient and efforts of strong women throughout history. was joined by their sister station, KILO 94.3 FM, and KATC “Cat embrace their strengths, they also bring These strong individuals serve as role Country” 95.1 FM. In addition to the live remotes encouraging the compassion to the fight. Humanitarian models, their examples mentoring the community to come out and give, Bruce Schoening, also known assistance missions and medical work on women of today. as “C.K.,” from KATC rolled up his sleeve and donated. Rob the battlefield are special occasions in “It’s nice to have a moment set aside for Quirk, a news anchor from KOAA-TV Channels 5/30, who had which the compassionate edge of a female is women,” said Sgt. Amanda Marion, a medic also been publicizing the event, showed up to donate. key, according to Kobylanski. for Company C, 710th Brigade Support “It’s the least I could do and it’s an easy way to help. Folks “We can be tough and we can maintain Battalion. “Many women have worked hard to around here really rally around our troops. This community is very a strong standard,” said Kobylanski. “But it help give us the freedom to attain our goals. generous,” Quirk said. Quirk’s comments were echoed by many doesn’t negate the fact that we are still Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton, two other donors. women. We bring our own special strengths of the first and most influential Army nurses, Community members showed up in full force since many into combat.” serve as my personal role models.” of the Fort Carson Soldiers are either deployed or have recently Past stereotypes have suggested that “Twenty years ago there were not a lot of redeployed and were ineligible to donate as they haven’t been women could not stand up to the rigors of women in the Army who could help mentor back for a year. But Soldiers who could donate did. Even combat. Female Soldiers far and wide have you,” said Instahl. “The percentage of women though the blood drive didn’t officially start until 8 a.m., on been breaking that mold for many years. in the Army is at an all-time high and still March 23 Soldiers were already on beds donating at 7 a.m. “As women, we deal with people rising. If you have questions, there are plenty of Many of them were from the 4th Engineer Battalion, which underestimating our strength,” said Instahl. women you can turn to now for answers.” hasn’t deployed yet but is scheduled to leave this year, and the “We have to work hard to illustrate how The percentage of women in the military 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. capable we are. I love to run and workout has risen from 1.6 percent in 1973 to 10.8 Throughout the two days at Fort Carson, Van Dyke constantly — physical strength always wins instant percent today. thanked donors for coming, shaking hands and even delivering credibility. You also have to illustrate a “Women have been breaking barriers in blood to the C-23 Sherpa at Peterson Air Force Base. A flight crew desire to really get in there with your the military for years,” said Kobylanski. “And delivered blood to Fort Hood, Texas, twice daily for processing. troops and get your hands dirty. As long as they will continue to break those barriers.” “It’s all about saving lives,” said Van Dyke.

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Commanders Workshop at the Sheraton Dreamworks on films such as rather than a fight song. I wanted to Forged from fiery ashes Hotel in Colorado Springs March 23. “Crimson Tide,” “Gladiator,” “The represent through music what of our nation’s greatest test. Brig. Gen. Anne Macdonald, Last Samurai” and “Batman Begins.” Division West is all about.” Watch our mighty Army Division West, First Army, came up Dickson was thrilled to be given this It didn’t take Dickson long to train our country’s best. Watch our might Army with the idea of creating a song for task and wanted to create an upbeat and compose the arrangement with the train our country’s best. Division West and decided to commis- motivating song with more depth than the help of his keyboard, mixer and We are the standard bearers, sion Harmony in Motion’s Sgt. Scott typical Army tune. laptop computer after the first the First in the West. Dickson to compose it. “Everything about my experience in lyrics were written by Sgt. Gloria In battle we are tempered, Crossett of Harmony in Motion. facing every test. Charge with banner soaring, After the song was performed shouting out our creed. for Division West Command Sgt. So all who hear it know it, Maj. Terrance McWilliams, it was we are First in the West, First in deed. performed for Macdonald and All who hear it know it, we are First in deed. Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon, commanding general, Division West and Fort Carson, who suggested by field bands and any other musical some changes to the words to better groups that will perform it. reflect the mission of Division West. Dickson said he felt very proud The changes were made and about the reception the song’s debut Macdonald is presenting a recording of received at the Division West the song to Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, Commanders Workshop. commanding general, First Army. 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The Military Officers Association of building 1218 to the second floor. • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15-4:15 America — Pikes Peak Chapter, invites all active-duty Customers for in- and out-processing should go p.m.; closed training holidays. and retired officers to a presentation by to room 230 in building 1218, sign in and wait for a Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for the Congressman Doug Lamborn April 5 at 7 a.m. in technician. Phone numbers remain the same: Legal Assistance Office are Monday-Thursday from 9 the officer's club at Peterson Air Force Base. separations 526-8473/8476/1302; retirement a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Lamborn will discuss current events such as the 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/0507/0475; proposed veterans cemetery, health care and the accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; and chief of in- and Briefings war in Iraq. The event costs $8.50 with a full out-processing 526-6230. ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and Alumni breakfast and $3.50 with a continental breakfast. Program preseparation briefing is required for all Self-Help Weed Control Program — Units that Hours of Operation departing servicemembers. Current ACAP policy wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control CIF regular business hours — The Central requires personnel ending time in service to register Program must have Soldiers trained in the proper Issue Facility hours are listed below. The CIF is one year out and retirees two years out. ACAP handling, transport and application of herbicides. closed on Fridays. Soldiers may make appointments preseparation briefings are held Monday-Thursday Training sessions are held every Wednesday from by calling 526-3321. from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report to ACAP 10-11 a.m. through the end of October in building In-processing by 7:15 a.m. to building 1117, room 114. Call 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. 526-1002 to schedule the briefing. training unless preapproved for more through the Initial issues ETS briefing — ETS briefings for enlisted unit commander and DECAM. To find out more Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. personnel will be held the first and third Tuesday of about the Self-Help Weed Control Program, call the Partial issues each month until further notice. Briefing sign-in Pest Control Facility at 526-5141. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310. Warrant Officer Program — is available for Cash sales/report of survey Briefings will be given on a first-come, first-served all Reserve component Soldiers who meet the Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their qualifications. The Army Reserve Warrant Officer Direct exchange ETS but must attend the briefing no later than 30 Accessions team is located in building 8932, 4000 Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. days prior to their ETS or start date of transition O’Connell Blvd. The warrant officer selection board Partial turn-ins leave. Call 526-2240 for more information. meets six times a year. Contact Master Sgt. Brian Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays Brownell at 526-6544 or [email protected]. Full turn-ins in building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 McNair Kaserne Reunion — The first annual Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E4-E6 from any reunion for veterans, family and friends of the 32nd Unit issues and turn-ins military occupational specialty; have a general Signal Battalion that served at McNair Kaserne, Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. technical score of at least 100; be a U.S. citizen; score Hoechst, Germany, will be held June 15-17 at the Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and Holiday Inn at the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. For more operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit information contact Rhonda Gunn at TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments the Web site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. [email protected] or (847) 458-8346 or Doug and emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article Otoupal at [email protected] or (432) 426-2644. 15 briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m. Claims Division hours — The Claims Division Commanding office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed federal General’s Hotline and training holidays. To make a claim, Soldiers by Maj. Gen. must attend a mandatory briefing. At the briefing, Robert W. Mixon Jr. Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense Form BOSS meeting — The post BOSS meeting, for 1840/1840R (pink form). Commanding General, BOSS representatives, is held the third Thursday of DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities Division West, First Army each month at Alternate Escapes from 1:30 to 3:30 operate under the following hours: and Fort Carson p.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. Warhorse Cafe — Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m. The Commanding (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). Monday- General’s Hotline exists to Mixon Single Soldiers E-6 and below — requesting Thursday 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Closed on weekends. provide Mountain Post basic allowance for housing to live off post must first Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), Team members a channel to express their submit a memo to the Unaccompanied Personnel 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6:30 p.m. concerns and good ideas directly to me. Housing Office, building 7301, room 114, for an (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- exception to policy to draw BAH at the without- 1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. It is in everyone’s interest to share dependent rate. For E-5 and below, the memo must be Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. information and solve problems efficiently and signed by the Soldier’s chain of command through (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30- quickly. The Commanding General’s Hotline is brigade commander. For E-6, the memo must be 6:30 p.m. (dinner). This DFAC is closed weekends. one way to successfully resolve difficulties. signed by the company commander. The UPH Office Patton Inn — Monday-Friday 7:30-9 a.m. Communication is a two-way street, and will submit a request to the garrison commander for (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-7 p.m. this is one way I use to communicate with approval. Soldiers should not obtain a lease until (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- Soldiers, family members, civilian employees approval is given by the garrison commander. Contact 1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. and contractors of the Mountain Post team. Judy Barstad at [email protected] or 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), There are two avenues to communicate 526-0570 with any questions. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6 p.m. (dinner). concerns, complaints, suggestions or praise: Operation Warrior Trainer — The OWT program This DFAC is closed weekends. call the hotline, 526-2677, or go online to is looking for reserve component Soldiers returning Education Center hours of operation — The www.carson.army.mil, click on “contact us” from overseas operations to serve as observer/controller Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s hours and complete the form. trainers. Reservists have 180 days to apply following are as follows: Your issue will be worked by me and demobilization. Call Lt. Col. Michael Hauser at • Counselor Support Center — Monday my staff, but please try to resolve conflicts 526-5501 for details or visit www.first.army.mil and through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, through traditional means first, including your click on the Uncle Sam poster. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. chain of command. Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions • Learning Resource Center/Military So that we may process your concern, for direct select and local OCS are handled by the Occupational Specialty Library — Monday through suggestion, complaint, problem or praise, please Personnel Services Branch, Military Personnel Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday give us your name, rank, unit and as much Division, in building 1218, room 160. OCS direct 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. information about the situation as possible. selection is in effect until Sept. 30, 2007, and there • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education MOUNTAINEER 8 March 30, 2007 Military

Top left: Robert Kirkham of the Pikes Peak Highlanders plays the bagpipe during the memorial ceremony March 22 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Bottom left: The firing squad marches in formation after firing volleys during the memorial. Above: Weapons support the helmets and identification tags of fallen Soldiers on top of the memorial displays. Bottom right: A Fort Carson Medical Command coins rests on a Soldier’s boot. Col. John Cho, Commander, Fort Carson Medical Activity Command, honored the Soldiers by placing coins on their displays.

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Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Hager Spc. Travis W. Buford Spc. Rowan D. Walter June 20, 1977 - Feb. 23, 2007 March 18, 1983 - Feb. 23, 2007 July 12, 1981 - Feb. 23, 2007 Hager was born in Colorado. He joined the Army Nov.3, Buford was born in Texas. He joined the Army Aug.24, Walter was born in California. He joined the Army 1998, and completed basic and advanced individual training at Fort 2005, and completed basic and advanced individual training at Sept. 13, 2005, completed basic training at Fort Leonard Benning, Ga. He came to Fort Carson in November 2005 and Fort Benning, Ga. He came to Fort Carson in December 2005 Wood, Mo., and went through advanced individual training deployed to Iraq with the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd and deployed to Iraq with the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He came to Fort Carson in Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division in October 2006. He Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division June 2006 and deployed to Iraq with the 1st Battalion, was killed in action in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. in October 2006. He was killed in action in support of 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Hager’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Operation Iraqi Freedom. Infantry Division in October 2006. He was killed in action Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Buford’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Walter’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Infantryman Badge. Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Buford is survived by his parents Janet and Anthony, sister Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Medical Badge. Infantryman Badge and Parachutist Badge. Candice and cousin Joshua Thompson. Walter is survived by his wife Priscilla, parents Adele and Hager is survived by his wife Heather, son Bayley, parents Bryan, brother Rome and sisters Hanni and Haley. Lois Knight and Kris Hager and brother Aaron.

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Photo by Michael J. Pach Soldiers inside Fort Carson's Special Events Center during the blood drive March 23.

Photo by Douglas M. Rule Pfc. Jonathan Henrie, Fort Bliss, Texas,

Photo by Douglas M. Rule takes the temperature and blood pressure From left, Spec. Reggie Collins, Fort Lewis, Photo by Douglas M. Rule of Duncan Moorman, Colorado Springs Wash., and Spec. Ben Miller, William Fran Smith, wife of Fort Carson Garrison Commander Police Department, at the ASPB U.S. Air Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Col. Eugene Smith, hands a beverage to Jerry Lair at Force Academy/Fort Carson blood drive Texas, separate donated blood at Fort Carson's the blood drive March 23 at Fort Carson's Special March 22 at the Fort Carson Special Special Events Center March 22. Events Center. Lair has two sons in the service. Events Center. MOUNTAINEER 12 March 30, 2007 Community Community briefs

Miscellaneous for Soldiers and all dependents and a copy of 2005 or prior-year tax return. For appointments or The Garrison Commander’s quarterly more information call 524-1012/1013. meeting with Fort Carson civilian employees— will be held at McMahon Auditorium Apr. 24 Volunteers are needed for Earth Day 2007 — 1:30-3 p.m. and Apr. 25 10:30 a.m.-noon. to clean up Garden of the Gods, 30th Street and the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 Mesa Park overview. The event is Monday at 8:30 entrance age requirements — The Board of a.m. at the Garden of the Gods Visitors Center. The Education voted to change the entrance age cleanup will take a few hours; afterwards there are requirements for kindergarten to match the state family events at Garden of the Gods. Bring: work of Colorado requirements. gloves, sturdy shoes and plenty of water. For more Students may be enrolled in kindergarten information contact Senior Master Sgt. Keith Roche if they are 5 years old on or before Oct. 1 of the at 554-3353 or [email protected]. year of enrollment, beginning with the 2007-2008 Free summer camp for children — The camp is school year. July 25-31, for children, ages 7-16, of servicemembers Students may be enrolled in the first grade if who have deployment orders between May they are 6 years old on or before Oct. 1 of the year 2006-September 2008. of enrollment. A legal birth certificate or another The Operation Purple camp is at the Air Force acceptable record shall be required for enrollment Academy Farish Recreation Area near Woodland age certification. Contact your home school for Park. Ages 7-11 will do: geo-caching, horseback further information. riding, fishing, hiking, archery and ride paddle boats. Phase 4: Harr Avenue reconstruction project Ages 12-16 will go white-water rafting, rock — Rocky Mountain Asphalt and Materials began climbing and mountain biking. Registration work on Phase 4 of the Harr Avenue reconstruction started March 15. The camp is sponsored by the project on Thursday. Phase 4 extends from Coleman National Military Family Association. Go to Street to Prussman Boulevard. www.operationpurple.org to register. This section of road will be shut down to all FCOSC Welfare fund distributions — The traffic until the end of June. The contractor will Fort Carson Officers’ Spouses’ Club will distribute place detour signs to direct traffic around the charitable monies to nonprofit organizations that construction area. To avoid the construction area, directly assist or support Fort Carson Soldiers or use Martinez Street, Sheridan Avenue and Prussman their families. FCOSC is currently accepting Boulevard. When completed, the “new” Harr applications for these funds. Avenue, with right and left turn lanes, will extend Following a review and selection process, the from Coleman Street to Titus Boulevard. disbursements will be mailed the end of April 2007. Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Ethics To request an application, contact Elaine Sampson, Training Schedule — Mandatory Annual Ethics FCOSC welfare chairperson, via e-mail at fortcar- Training will be held: April 12 and May 24 at 9:30 son(underscore)[email protected] or a.m. and April 25 and May 10 at 1:30 p.m. Training via mail at P.O. Box 12886, Fort Carson, CO, 80913. is at McMahon Theater and lasts for one hour; All applications must be postmarked by Saturday. attendance is required at only one training session. Adoption Workshop and Information Fair Training is mandatory for all Department of the — is April 24 at the Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Army civilians and military personnel and must be Jet Wing Drive. Local and infant open adoptions, completed prior to Dec. 31. Contractor personnel foster adoptions, interstate adoptions, international are not required to attend.Training will be conducted adoption services and financial/military information throughout the year. will be offered. For more information and to register Units with more than 100 persons may request by April 23, call Jean McClintock at 526-4590. training in a single session. For more information 4th Infantry Division headquarters — contact Lorraine Sirois at 526-0538 or construction around building 1430 will result in [email protected]. increased activity in that area. The parking lot to Dealing with deployment 101: an event for the southeast of building 1430, entrances to the east up-to-date immunization record. For reservations military families — Join Vicki Cody, wife of the parking lots, and Weston Road between Specker call 524-4218. For further information call 526-1101. Army vice chief of staff and author of “Your Soldier, and Wetzel Avenues and the parking lot behind the Evans Army Community Hospital — The Your Army: A Parents’ Guide”; representatives of Grant Library are closed. correspondence division of the Patient Administration local military support organizations; other families Deployment Support Group — Are you Department will be closed Thursdays from noon-6 of deployed servicemembers; and learn more feeling lonely, anxious or fearful about this p.m. Release of information requests will not be about your loved one’s deployments and resources deployment? Join this group of caring spouses. To taken during this time. This closure will create faster for your family. register call Army Community Service at 526-4590. turnaround time for copies of records. Receive a free copy of Cody’s book and register Free child care is available for registered children. Ongoing road closures — Portions of Specker for updates on your Soldier’s deployment. The event The support group meets Tuesdays from 1-2:30 Avenue and Titus Boulevard will be closed until April. is April 21, from 2-4 p.m., at the Southeast YMCA p.m. and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Family Questions about the closure or disruption at 2190 Jet Wing Drive, near Sierra High School, off University, building 1161. of traffic along Butts Road can be addressed to South Academy Boulevard. For more information Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — are held Fort Carson’s Directorate of Public Works Traffic call Angela Joslyn at 328-1100. each Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Colorado Engineer, Rick Orphan, at 526-9267 or Fort Fort Carson Tax Center — Due to personnel Inn, corner of Sheridan Avenue and Woodfill Road, Carson’s Army Corps of Engineers Transformation shortages, the tax center will limit appointments to building 7301, room 203. Call 322-9766 or Resident Office, Maj. John Hudson, at 526-4974. active duty servicemembers, mobilized Reservists, 471-1625 for more information. Carson Cares — an orientation for newly and their family members stationed at Fort Carson. No physical training zone — The area under arrived spouses is the first Thursday of each Until April 17, no other appointments will be construction, north of Ranges 69 and 5, should not month, from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Call 526-1070 scheduled. Other eligible persons needing tax be used for training. Construction is under way. The for a reservation. assistance will be seen on a standby basis only. area is bracketed to the north by Khe Sahn Street, Carson Cares includes: lunch and refreshments, Active duty servicemembers will be given to the east by Barkeley Avenue, and to the west by a welcome gift, a presentation by various guest priority as a standby over other eligible persons. Brown Road, Titus Boulevard and Specker Avenue. speakers about numerous on-post and off-post The Fort Carson Tax Center is at Woodfill Road, Child and Youth Services, Caring Saturdays resources and programs, and a van tour of the post. building 6284. Hours of operation: Mondays- — Free child care for families of deployed Soldiers Call 526-2463 for free child care. Thursdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; is offered the first and third Saturday of each month, Claims against the estate — Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed on federal and from noon to 7 p.m., in the East Child Development Those with claims of indebtedness to the estate training holidays. Information to bring: military Center, building 6058. Families must bring a copy of of Sgt. Robert M. Carr, deceased, should contact identification, all W-2 forms, Social Security cards their sponsor’s deployment orders and their child’s Capt. Ricardo Ocasio at 526-8890. MOUNTAINEER March 30, 2007 13 MOUNTAINEER 14 March 30, 2007 Community Consider the Passover servant by Chap (Maj.) Jeffrey L. Cartee those above us but also those below us. If Evans Army Community Hospital we are parents, we serve our children by providing for them and caring for them until As we consider Passover this year, we may adulthood. If we are commanders or ponder the Passover feast as instituted by Moses noncommissioned officers, we serve our (Exodus 12) or we may consider Jesus giving Soldiers by training them and preparing himself as the lamb of a new covenant (Luke 22). them for combat. If a chaplain like me, However, I would ask you to contemplate with we serve God’s people through prayer, me the image of Jesus taking the role of a servant counsel and teaching his precepts. by washing his disciples feet before the Finally, we learn from Jesus that Passover meal (John 13). we must all be washed as Peter, too, Why did Jesus wash his disciples’ feet? Wasn’t needed washing because we become he more than a lowly servant? Jesus had claimed to soiled by the world. The world is be God. According to the Gospel accounts, he had imperfect and we are also demonstrated supernatural powers by commanding imperfect. This Passover we the wind and the waves. He had healed multiple must constantly have sicknesses and diseases. He had raised the dead. Yet, God’s mercy and in all of his power and glory, he served even more. forgiveness which I believe there are three lessons we can draw he freely grants us from Jesus’ example this Passover season. when we ask him, so The first is “the higher you go the lower you that we may freely go.” That is, as our authority and responsibility serve our fellow increase, the call to serve our fellow human human beings. beings also increases. As cited above, Jesus is the Go and ultimate example of this principle. serve others Second, God calls us to be servant leaders. 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Ceremony Sign up now for Trail West From Page 19 two-car garages, for senior enlisted Fort Carson Family Life and junior officers. Chaplain’s Office Twelve four-bedroom, single- family homes for general and senior Active duty Soldiers and their officers will be built at Ute Hill. immediate family members are invited Phase II includes addition to sign up now for family retreats at of central air conditioning to the Trail West Young Life Family Camp. 1,823 homes built on Fort Carson Except for a small registration com- from the ’50s to the ’70s. mitment fee, the camp is free to Fort Part of the project includes con- Carson Soldiers through private verting Navajo and Kiowa villages’ donations. This fee covers all meals, 481 homes to junior enlisted activities and lodging for the whole housing. These homes are currently family for the week. Even if the military junior officer and senior enlisted. spouse is deployed, the other spouse and All Phase II homes will have children are welcome to attend. central air conditioning and attached Recreation activities at the camp garages and are scheduled to be Photo by Misoo Ellison include horseback riding, pony rides, The shovel-pull obstacle course was one of many events at the family completed by 2010, Quaranta said. swimming, hiking, Jeep tours and rodeo that took place during Trail West Young Life Family Camp in 2006. Quaranta will oversee the white-water rafting. Fishing is available finances and do business and in a trout pond, with poles provided, but family, staff sergeants and higher a Christian-based organization, religious project management for the bait must be purchased. There will be noncommissioned officers pay $75, preference is not a requirement. There construction project. an itinerary for group activities, but par- chief warrant officers-captains pay will be short Bible-study groups for “We want to make sure the ticipation is not mandatory. Childcare is $100, majors and higher pay $150. those who wish to participate. Army’s assets are protected,” provided at certain times on site. The rooms are like hotel rooms Priority will go to first-time Quaranta said. The retreats will be June 3-9, July with two queen-size beds and a private attendees who have recently Due to Fort Carson’s success 8-14 (very limited availability), Aug. bath. The main lodge has a lobby with redeployed or will deploy within six with privatized housing, the Army 12-18 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3. The camp a fireplace, game room, gift shop and months. Register through the Family has implemented privatization at is in Buena Vista and transportation to snack bar. Items from the game room, Life Chaplain’s office, room 223, the dozens of other installations, and from the camp is the responsibility gift shop and snack bar are purchased Family Readiness Center. Registration Quaranta said. of the family. Buena Vista is about at the camper’s own expense. fee is required by check or money “What greater job could we 100 miles west of Fort Carson. Pets and alcoholic beverages are not order at the time of registration. Call have than to provide the best Registration fee is based on rank: allowed at the camp and smoking is only Monica McCoy at 526-6917 for possible homes for those who serve privates-sergeants. pay $50 for the in designated areas. While Young Life is more information. our nation?” Lobdell said. MOUNTAINEER 24 March 30, 2007 Community When things change, don’t lose out by Jenna Holtz visiting a TRICARE Service Center TriWest Healthcare Alliance or mailing an enrollment form to the address on the form. 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Throughout our history, the vision and determination of women have strengthened and transformed America. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize the vital contributions women have made to our country. The strong leadership of extraordinary women has altered our nation’s history. Sojourner Truth, Alice Stone Blackwell, and Julia Ward Howe opened doors for future generations of women by advancing the cause of women’s voting rights Mountain Post women contribute Commentary by Nel Lampe The first female pilot to deliver a payload of missiles and and helping make America a more equitable place. In 1855, Dr. Mary E. Walker Mountaineer staff laser-guided bombs in combat was in 1998. Now there are 460 became one of the first female physicians in the country. Dr. Walker volunteered pilots in the Air Force and 46 flying fighters. her medical services during the Civil War and became the only woman in United States history to receive the Medal of Honor. Vivian Malone Jones stood her Although the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence Although female Soldiers can’t serve in several combat military ground in the face of a great injustice and helped integrate the University of didn’t grant women equal rights, women were involved in fighting occupational skills, they have been exposed to enemy fire while Alabama, breaking down racial barriers to higher education and becoming the for independence and in political efforts. driving trucks, riding in Humvees or helicopters. school’s first African-American graduate. Our nation is a land of great opportunity, and women are seizing that During the American Revolution women served on the Women today serve in the Army as doctors, helicopter pilots, opportunity and shaping the future of America in all walks of life. A record battlefield as nurses, water bearers, cooks, laundresses and military police, crew chiefs and as commanders and command number of women are serving in the halls of Congress, and the number of sabateurs. Margaret Corbin fought alongside her husband at Fort sergeants major. women-owned businesses continues to grow. The women of our Armed Forces Washington. Later she was awarded a disability pension in 1779. Women have commanded space shuttle missions and walked are making a vital contribution to our nation’s security by serving the cause of During the Civil War, women who wanted to serve their country in space. Maj. Nicole Malachowski flies an F-16 aircraft on the freedom and peace around the world. And by giving care and guidance, America’s mothers are helping to build the foundation for the success of our nation’s children in time of war contributed while posing as men, such as Deborah Air Force Thunderbirds team. Sheila Widnall served as Secretary and strengthening the character of our country. This month, we honor the spirit, Sampson, who enlisted under the name of Robert Shurtleff. She of the Air Force and a woman has commanded a Navy ship. leadership, and hard work of American women. Now, therefore, I, George W. Bush, president of the United States of was wounded twice and served 18 months before her identity In the human rights arena, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of was discovered. Cady Stanton became involved in working for women’s right to the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2007 as Women’s History Month. I In World War I women served mostly as nurses. More than vote in 1868; but it was almost 70 years before the 19th amendment call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities that honor the history, accomplishments and 21,000 Army nurses served in the U.S. and overseas. became law in 1920, allowing women to vote. contributions of American women. Women who wanted to serve their country during World War II In 1997 Madeleine Albright was named Secretary of State — In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of — GEORGE W. BUSH worked in aircraft factories and were known as “Rosie Riveters.” the highest ranking woman ever in this nation’s government. February, in the year of our Lord two thousandReleased seven, March and 2, of 2007 the Independence Others joined the Military Auxiliary Army Corps, Women Accepted Condaleezza Rice presently holds that position. of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. for Voluntary Emergency Services, or became members of the Nancy Pelosi is the Speaker of the House — third in line

Women’s Airforce Service Pilots who ferried aircraft, thereby to succeed to the presidency of the United States if something Photo by Nel Lampe freeing men pilots to participate in the war. In all, 250,000 women happens to the president. Anna Timchenko, a firefighter with Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services, served during World War II. In 1872 Victoria Woodhull ran for president of the United hooks up a hose to a fire truck. She has been a firefighter and emergency But times have changed. Women’s roles have changed in America. States as a member of the Equal Rights Party. In 2007, Hillary medical technician at Station 31 for three years. “It’s a wonderful job,” she said. The Navy began training women pilots in 1974, later that Clinton is frontrunner as the Democratic Party nominee in 2008 year the Army started training women pilots. In 1976 the Air Force for president of the U.S. started training women pilots and in 1993 women were allowed to This is Women’s History Month: a time to recognize the contributions train in fighter planes. women have made and will continue to make to this country.

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Photo by Walt Johnson Albarracin (who won a gold medal and they did so. In the Greco Army’s Glenn Garrison, left prepares to tangle with Air Force’s Jacob Hay in Greco and freestyle wrestling) during freestyle competition Saturday. who didn’t make any excuses when See Wrestling on Page 32

Photo by Michael J. Pach Photo by Michael J. Pach Army’s Jason Tolbert, left, locks hands with Navy’s Alejandro Delarena Fort Carson’s Dremiel Byers, right, prepares to lift and flip his opponent during Greco-Roman action Friday. during action Friday in Greco Roman competition. MOUNTAINEER 30 March 30, 2007 Sports & Leisure On the Bench Carson Golf Association holds coffee meeting by Walt Johnson male and female, with the groups Mountaineer staff broken into the following age groups: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, The Fort Carson Women’s 60-69 and masters. Medals will be Golf Association will host a coffee awarded for first, second and third on Tuesday at 9 am in the place finishers. There will be an clubhouse at the Fort Carson awards ceremony at Pershing Field Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club to immediately following the event. kick off the 2007 season. Turn in all registration forms either Golf will follow the meeting if to Amber Flores at Forrest Fitness the weather is good. New members Center or at any fitness center on post. of all abilities are welcome for The Colorado Rockies are either the 18-hole group or the 9-hole offering discounted tickets in the group. For more information call outfield box, pavilion and upper Gay Mackey at 527-0255 or Sharon reserved seating area for April Tracer at 527-1034. home games at Coors Field in The Directorate of Morale Denver. The following dates and Welfare and Recreation will be time apply for the games: sponsoring a minitriathlon May 17. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. and April 4 The race is open to all at 1:05 p.m. against the Arizona Department of Defense identification Diamondbacks; card holders. The triathlon The $8 seats can be purchased will include swimming, biking and only by calling the Rockies at (303) Photo by Walt Johnson running. 762-5437. You must state that you The triathlon will begin at the post are with Fort Carson and provide the Going for the gold indoor swimming pool at 6:30 a.m. reference number 672848. You must Army’s Eric Albarracin, left, stepped up at the last minute to join the People who want to participate in have a credit card to purchase the Army team and was the only Army wrestler to win two gold medals in the triathlon must register by May 16 tickets. The Rockies will give you the interservice competition Friday and Saturday. at noon. There will be two categories, the choice of seating areas.

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I was real pleased with our performance Wrestling yesterday. Five of the seven guys I have From Page 29 wrestling today have never wrestled competition we ended up with five gold freestyle. I tell my guys, look, you are medals in seven weight classes. I was not Marines and here is your chance to go to content with that, but I was pretty pleased. battle on the mats while your brothers in I just keep raising the bar. When I raise arms are in battle over in Iraq and other the bar the guys just keep responding and places around the world. You have to be answering the bell when competitions proud of what you are doing because you begin. First off, we are a family in the don't get too many of these. I tell my guys Army wrestling community and if the to enjoy, suck it all in and be a Marine. individual wrestling doesn't get it done Win, lose or draw, walk off the mat knowing we want the person wrestling to you gave it your best shot,” Hicks said. win, so we push each other. Our guys Air Force Coach Rich Estrella also want to win for our service, for the Army was optimistic his team could do well in wrestling family and, of course, for the free style event before the matches. “I themselves,” Lewis said. expect my guys to man and get ready to The three other services had one more wrestle today in the freestyle competition. chance to establish they could beat the The freestyle competition is actually a Army machine March 24, when the little more fun for us because it gets freestyle competition was held. Each of the back into some old styles for some guys. competing services had a common theme This is the armed forces tournament and before the freestyle event. All said the the intensity is real high so we just have to military teams concentrate on the Greco man up and get out there,” Estrella said. competition more than the freestyle events, While the other services came into the but they were looking forward to what freestyle matches with confidence, Army their teams could do in the competition. quickly reminded everyone why they are Majdan Hicks, Marine coach, said his the elite wrestling program in the military. team was ready to compete in the freestyle Army won six (Albarracin, 121 pounds; event, though he was bringing a young Josh Haback, 132 pounds; Glenn Garrison, team to the competition, and he expected 145 pounds; Phillip Simpson, 162 pounds, the team to be more competitive than Brad Ahearn, 211 pounds and Timothy it was in the Greco event where it won Taylor, 264 pounds) of the seven matches Photo by Walt Johnson two gold medals. to capture the team championship in Army’s Willie Parks, right, goes low to try to gain an advantage “We wrestled well in the Greco freestyle to go along with its Greco on Air Force’s Peter Hicks in freestyle competition Saturday at competition and we did about what we felt title. Clark won a gold medal for the McKibben Physical Fitness Center. we would do. We had two champions and Marines in the 184-pound class.

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Wrestling signup Members of the interservice wrestling team signed autographs for Fort Carson patrons Sunday at the post exchange. The interservice wrestling team will feature many members of the All-Army team and will compete in late October and early November at the military wrestling games. Photo by Walt Johnson

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hat has a million dollars’ worth of Wstate-of-the-art video games, shuffleboard and billiards — all in an upscale setting? Try Dave and Buster’s, sometimes referred to as a “Chuckie Cheese” Patrons need a “power card” to for grownups. play games at Dave and Buster’s. There’s a Dave and Buster’s in the Denver area, easily establishment now encompasses accessed from Interstate 25 54,000 square feet. at the Colorado exit. Food is available at the With a motto “There is no Midway Bar in the Million place quite like it,” Dave and Dollar Midway, decorated in Buster’s place has games of 1950s’ diner style. Neon lights almost every kind. There are race and retro chrome stools complete car simulators, electronic games the look. A few booths and of skill, hoops, skeeball, shuffle- tables in the midway receive bar board and billiards. Enjoy a game and food service, if you like to of golf or play Fast and the stay close to the action. Buy a “power card” at the power station for $2, Furious or Madden NFL 007. The menu selection includes then add the amount of money you choose. The Colorado Avenue salads, hearty sandwiches, chicken or pasta dishes or ribs. There’s a dessert selection as well. Soft drinks and standard bar selections are sold. In addition to the Midway Bar, there’s the Viewpoint Bar, which has a multi-screen video dome featuring various sportscasts. The Grand Dining Room is decorated in stained glass and greenery, with a similar menu as the bar, but in a quieter atmosphere. The Colorado Avenue facility also has a patio. Live music will be on the patio in summer. Dave and Buster’s is different from many amusement places, and you’ll know it when you enter. An attendant at the front desk asks for identification and explains that Dave and Buster’s is primarily an adult facility. There’s a dress code — clothing should be clean and appropriate. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by Places to see in the Pikes Peak area. Dave and Buster’s on Colorado Avenue is near a movie multiplex theater. There’s free parking nearby. See Buster on Page 36 March 30, 2007 MOUNTAINEER 36 March 30, 2007

sold at the front desk. Buster Forty-six Dave and From Page 35 Buster’s establishments are a parent or guardian. Underage guests must be throughout the United States accompanied while in the establishment. Guests and a few in foreign countries. older than 25 years of age may agree to be There’s even a second one in responsible for up to five underage guests, if the Denver area. It’s in the they remain together. Smoking is permitted in suburb of Westminster, off designated areas only. 104th Avenue. Don’t hesitate to bring children along — they How did Dave and Buster won’t be the only children in Dave and Buster’s. get started with this grown-up People of all ages patronize Dave and Buster’s, playground? Buster ran a but young adults are in the majority. restaurant in Little Rock, Ark., The attendant will give you an official in the 1970s, located in an navigation guide, otherwise known as a map, old train station. Next door which can be helpful on a first visit. was “Slick Willie’s World of If golf is your game, sign up at the front desk. Entertainment.” Dave and Play a famous golf course via electronic screen. Buster noticed that customers It’s man against machine at one of many games available at There’s usually a wait for pocket billiards, so frequently went back and Dave and Buster’s in Denver. sign up when you arrive. forth between the two places, Make your way to the Million Dollar Midway causing them to wonder what might happen if — it’s easy to find, follow your eyes and ears to they put the two businesses together. the lights and sounds of electronic games. In order to put their plan in action, they But first, buy a “power card” for $2. Add searched for a place, finding an empty warehouse the amount of money you want to spend — in Dallas. After renovating it, the first Dave any whole-dollar amount. Most games in the and Buster’s opened in 1982. Needless to say, Midway use the power card, but a few games the idea worked. use coins. Buy the card at the power station and See for yourself. recharge it at any of the recharger stations Dave and Buster’s is open from 11:30 a.m. throughout the midway. Look on the map for a until 11 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Tuesday lightning bolt sign. through Thursday, hours are 11:30–midnight. Wide carpeted aisles, neon signs, bells and Friday and Saturday, the facility is open from whistles may remind you of a Las Vegas casino. 11:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. There’s no entrance fee, Even the “change cups” filled with ticket strips but take enough money for games, food and drink. rather than coins add to the ambiance. Cash in Dave and Buster’s is located at 2000 S. the tickets at the Winner’s Circle. Colorado Ave. in Denver. To reach Dave and Souvenir clothing with Dave and Buster’s log, Buster’s take Interstate 25 north to Denver and Red vinyl and chrome stools give a retro look such as T-shirts, jackets, caps and similar items, is take the Colorado Avenue exit. Take a left and to the Midway at Dave and Buster’s. go to the other side of I-25. Dave and Buster’s is in a large beige building — look for the blue and orange logo. It’s next to the multi-screen United Artists’ theater. To reach the second Denver area Dave and Buster’s, take I-25 farther north. It’s off Highway 36, north of Interstate 70, on the road to Boulder. Get off Highway 36 at 104th Avenue, go toward Church Ranch Boulevard then turn left onto Westminster Boulevard. Dave and Buster’s is at the northwest corner of the AMC Promenade shopping center, next to the 24-theater complex. There’s a beige building with the blue and orange D and B logo. The Westminster Dave and Buster’s is smaller, but has similar games, menu, décor and ambiance. There’s parking in the shopping center parking lot. As Dave and Buster said: “There is no place quite like it.” Lots of lights and sounds contribute to the fun and A patron adds money to his power card at a ambiance recharging station at Dave and Buster’s. at Dave and Buster’s. Just the Facts • Travel time: just over an hour • For ages: anyone • Type: games, arcade A family • Fun factor: +++++ group (Out of 5 stars) enjoys • Wallet damage: $$$$ or more; an old- free entry; money for food and games fashioned $ = Less than $20 game of skeeball at $$ = $21 to $40 the Denver $$$ = $41 to $60 Dave and $$$$ = $61 to $80 Buster’s. MOUNTAINEER Happenings March 30, 2007 37

Denver Museum the Big Bugs exhibit that opens Saturday. “Benjamin Franklin: In search of a Get a bug’s eye view of the world when you Better World” is a special exhibit in the encounter a 1,200-pound praying mantis and Denver Museum of Nature and Science through other sculptures at the Big Bugs exhibit. May 20. More than 250 artifacts belonging to Musicals Franklin and five U.S. founding documents Cinco de Mayo dance “Aida” is April 13-14 in the Pikes are in the display. The museum is in Denver’s A Cinco de Mayo dance is May 4, at 9 Peak Center, part of the Broadway series. City Park; take Interstate 25 north to Denver, p.m. at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Call 520-SHOW for tickets. Ask for the then take the Colorado exit. Pueblo. Tickets are $12 for Soldiers. The dance military discount. features Eddie Gonzales and Grupo Natural. “The Producers,” Mel Brooks’ American Idol Call 526-2680 for information. blockbuster musical, is in the Pikes Peak Last year’s American Idol winner Taylor Center May 11-13. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. Hicks is in concert April 29 at the Paramount Stage production of “Harvey” Ask about the discount for servicemembers. Theatre. Tickets start at $40 and are on sale at Damon Runyon Repertory Theater in Ticketmaster, 520-9090. Pueblo presents “Harvey,” written by Denver New planetarium show resident Mary Chase. The comedy features “Cosmic Collisions” is the new show in Harlem Globetrotters Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible friend Harvey, Gates Planetarium at the Denver Museum of The famous basketball team, the a six-foot tall rabbit. “Harvey” will be presented Nature and Science. Dramatic events which Harlem Globetrotters, is in the Colorado April 13, 14, 20 and 21, at 7 p.m. Matinees are took place in the universe are re-created in Springs World Arena April 5 at 7 p.m. April 15 and 22 at 2 p.m., from $10 to $22. the planetarium show. Tickets are $8 for the Military tickets are available at $15 or $19; Free tickets are available for military members show. The Denver museum is in Denver’s call 477-2116 for information about military for the April 22 performance. Call (719) 564- City Park. Take the Colorado Boulevard exit discount tickets. 0779 or go online at www.runyontheater.org. from Interstate 25, going north. Call (800) The theater is at 611 N. Main in Pueblo. 925-2250 for times, or go to www.dmns.org. The circus is coming The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Easter services Concerts Bellobration is in the World Arena June 13-17. Sunrise Easter services on post will be at The Air Force Academy Band presents free This extravaganza includes exotic animals, 7 a.m. at Ironside Park. concerts in the Pikes Peak Center, April 22 at such as white tigers, stunts, high-wire artists, The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near 2:30 p.m. and May 15 at 7 p.m. Pick up free trapeze acts and clowns. Military ticket prices Cañon City hosts an Easter sunrise service at tickets at the Pikes Peak Center box office. are $10-$17; call 477-2116 for information. 6:30 a.m. on the south rim of the park. The Air Force Academy’s next concert is The First Presbyterian Church hosts a Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller, May 4. Denver Botanic Gardens citywide Easter sunrise service at 5:45 a.m.in Shows are in Arnold Hall Theater; call the Colorado residents can enjoy a free America the Beautiful Park, south of Colorado box office at 333-4497. day at Denver Botanic Gardens April 22. See Avenue on Cimino Street, near downtown.

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