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3rd BCT heads to NTC Below: Safely guiding an M-577 Armored Personnel Carrier on the rail bed is Spc. Scott Mundy, tank mechanic, Company D, 1st Combat Arms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, while Spc. Aaron Crewse, nuclear, biological and chemical clerk, Company F, 1st CAB, slowly drives the track vehicle. Right: Soldiers from Company F, 1-68th CAB, make sure the chains are tight for their trip to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.

Photos by Spc. Paul J. Harris

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Opinion/Editorial Community CG Holiday safety message ...... 2 Asian Pacific Heritage Month ...... 11 MOH recipient lauds Soldiers ...... 2 Community Briefs ...... 12 Remembering our Soldiers ...... 14 News Chapel updates ...... 14 ACOS stresses military Families . . . . .3 Memorial Day safety ...... 16 $20K captain bonus ...... 4 Recognizing outstanding volunteers .18 Circus comes to town ...... 21 Military “Help From Home” ...... 22 2nd BCT, 2nd ID and Iraqi students . .5 Armed Forces Day ...... 24 Discovering weapons cache ...... 6 Commissary appreciation days . . . . .28 Military Briefs ...... 7 Students quilt for Soldiers ...... 30 Honoring Carson’s fallen ...... 8-9 MWR events ...... 32 Soldier honored in D.C...... 10 Feature Training for NTC ...... 26-27 MUST SEE Photo by Michael J. Pach Sports Fort Carson’s Triathlon ...... 33 Carson’s top bodybuilders . . . . .35, 37 Memorial updated Athlete of the Week ...... 36 Tim Carr, Rocky Mountain Memorials, sandblasts names into a stone that is part of the Global War on Terrorism memorial in preparation Happenings Lake Pueblo State Park ...... 39-40 for the GWOT ceremony today at 10 a.m. The names are first cut Get Out ...... 41-42 into an adhesive-backed rubber template that is fixed to the stone. The exposed areas are then blasted away to a depth of about Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 one-fourth of an inch and the sand that hits the rubber template Training with the 1-68th CAB. Display advertising (719) 634-5905 See Pages 26-27. Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 bounces away. The engraved names are then painted with a Post information (719) 526-5811 lithochrome dye. Carr engraved all of the stones in the GWOT Word of the month: Honor Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 memorial, which is made of native Colorado flagstone from Masonville. MOUNTAINEER 2 May 24, 2007 Opinion/Editorial Stay safe this holiday weekend

Commentary by Maj. Gen. year. Memorial Day is traditionally the most Robert W. Mixon Jr. dangerous of all holiday weekends. commanding general, Division West, First Army Privately owned vehicles, including motorcycles and Fort Carson and all-terrain vehicles, continue to be the leading cause of Soldier fatalities and serious injuries. On Memorial Day, the citizens of the United Excessive speed, fatigue and not wearing a seatbelt States pause to reflect upon the courage and are common factors in fatal automobile accidents. selflessness of the men and women who have given Summer activities require more time on the road. their lives in defense of our nation. These individuals Trip planning, maintenance and rest stops are good paid the ultimate price to ensure that their fellow survival tools for use during the summer season. Americans could continue to live in freedom. We Using defensive driving skills could keep you from owe them our eternal gratitude and must never being the victim of another driver’s mistake. forget their selfless duty and personal sacrifice. Leaders at all levels must stay engaged with Memorial Day also marks the beginning of Soldiers and their holiday plans and do everything summer activities, including vacations, summer possible to make this a safe and enjoyable holiday camps and other fun-filled events with family and weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with those friends. During the summer months there is a Soldiers and their families in the continuing Global significant increase in risk and the resulting War on Terrorism. We wish them, along with their number of accidental deaths and serious injuries families, a safe return to the Mountain Post. is three times higher than it is the rest of the Army Strong! Mixon

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend Medal of Honor Society salutes those in uniform by Gary Littrell and lack of vision of countrymen who Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army will benefit from your sense of duty (retired), president of the Congressional and sacrifices. Medal of Honor Society We know what you are trying to accomplish and how difficult it will be. And You are writing history on menacing we are with you all the way. sand-swept roads, along perilous mountain By the path you have chosen, you are ridges and in towns and villages fraught giving great meaning to your lives, which with danger at every door. now are the only instruments standing You wear the uniform of the United between civilization and barbarity. States. You live its values. You are its honor. The dangerous, demanding work you do On behalf of my fellow Medal of Honor is your precious gift to our nation, bought recipients, we salute you — we are proud of and paid for by the tremendous personal, you and we are standing at your side. physical and emotional hardships you endure As Americans quietly mark Military daily and by the lives of your fallen brethren. Appreciation Month this May by carrying out Your gift is delivered by the many our daily routines, going to our jobs, shopping, sacrifices of the families standing making dinner reservations and keeping up steadfastly behind you a half a world away with American Idol, it’s you we can thank for and suffering, as they do, the anxiety the privilege of freely leading our lives. of separation. That is their hard-earned We admire your determination to stop contribution to the future of mankind. cold one of the most dangerous, brutal and You are standing in the shadows cast immoral enemies that our country, and all by the legacies of great Americans who nations, has ever faced. This new enemy is fought before you for what was right, no determined to murder indiscriminately and matter the odds. Those who follow you will intimidate viciously to halt progress and have your legacy of skill, determination Courtesy photo erase freedom. and boundless courage to guide them. Gary Littrell was cited for his valor April 4-8, 1970, We understand your will to battle on, Take heart: You are the hope of while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. He was even in the face of criticism, weakness the world. awarded the Medal of Honor on Oct. 15, 1973.

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MOUNTAINEER May 24, 2007 3 NEWS Army chief of staff stresses Family support by Robin Brown Army is trying to accomplish in terms recognition and counseling programs Casey served in Iraq as a comman- Fort McPherson, Ga. of modernization and support to we are working on to enhance and der for 30 months and insists the Army deploying forces, preparing the deploying increase the level of support for isn’t stretched too thin. FORT MCPHERSON, Ga. — In a forces and resettling those that deploy,” Families and their Soldiers who are “We will give the nation the Army visit to Fort McPherson, Ga., and Fort he said. “We are in a consistent cycle of dealing with post traumatic stress dis- it needs in 2020, while we meet our Gillem, Ga., May 15, Army Chief of consuming and building readiness, and order and traumatic brain injury.” commitment today,” he said. Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. empha- that will continue well past the time sized his goal to support Army Families. Army operations have ended in Iraq Casey is spending his first 60 and Afghanistan.” days on the job framing initiatives. But Families are stressed by the He will take the next 100 days to increase and pace of deployments, he receive feedback from leaders, added. “And we are starting to see the Soldiers and Families to calibrate impact of five years of war on our whether the initiatives — which Soldiers, Families, equipment and include maintaining the continuity of institution. We will raise what we do Army modernization and increasing for Families another notch. Doing so the quality of support to Soldiers and will preserve the strength of the force.” Families affected by deployments — Casey said Family members have are the right areas of emphasis. expressed to him that it’s not new The responses from his tour will be programs they want, but funding and presented to the assistant secretaries of standardization for programs that the Army in charge of each initiative. already exist. Information must also be They, in turn, will prepare action plans given to teachers to help them under- and create necessary programs and stand what children may be going Photo by Staff Sgt. Reeba Critser budget systems, Casey said. through when one parent or both are Sheila Casey, center, wife of Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Eighty-five to 90 percent of deployed for extended periods. Jr., talks to area Family Readiness Group representatives at U.S. Army Soldiers are comfortable with the Army “Combat is inherently brutal and Forces Command on a visit to the installation May 15. Casey and her transformation, Casey said. difficult and it impacts humans in husband are visiting various units to gather information on how best to “There is great support for what the different ways,” he said. “We have serve Army families. DANIELS DELIVERS FOR LESS!!

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Story and photo by Maj. Sean Ryan relationships. Also, he said, by supporting the school pains to stomach ailments,” said Staff Sgt. Michael 2nd Brigade Combat Team, and providing supplies, it helps the neighborhood. Baxter, a reserve medic from Tumwater, Wash. 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs The staff and students were very excited to A few people were referred to local hospitals, see the Soldiers. The students lined up to receive but everyone received an assessment. Baxter said FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, supplies off the truck and take them into the school. both he and the Iraqi medic would make a diagnosis, Iraq — A hero’s welcome was given by the students After the supplies were delivered, each classroom of Al Toma Elementary School in eastern Baghdad to was visited. Photos with the Iraqi commander and See School on Page 6 soldiers of the 3rd Tank Battalion, 1st Brigade, 9th students were taken while “Beanie Babies” Iraqi Army Division and their Military Training were handed out. Team. These Iraqi soldiers, combined with U.S. Approximately 500 stuffed animals were troops from 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, handed out to appreciative students 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry according to Sgt. 1st Class Dana Lescoe, Division, partnered up to give back to the community. 2nd Bn., 16th Inf. Lescoe gets contacted by The partnership units provided school supplies, agencies wanting to support the mission and water, toys and medical support to the faculty and for this operation, a Boy Scout troop from students May 14. Buda, Ill., provided the toys. The goal of Operation Toma was to provide Lescoe said the units have previously much-needed support to build better rapport with the donated soccer balls and candy. He said the students and the neighborhood, according to the tank next task is to donate clothes received from battalion commander. This was the first time Al Toma agencies and churches. Elementary has received support, but the third in the “This is a work in progress,” Lescoe partnership between 3rd Tank Bn., 1st Bde., 9th Iraqi said, “but (we) believe this is the way to win, The students at Al Tora Elementary School pose for a Army and Coalition Forces. helping the people”. photo with no teachers around May 14. Iraqi troops The commander, the proponent for the support The faculty and staff were also given from the 3rd Tank Battalion, 1st Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army drive and an Iraqi soldier for 21 years, said he feels medical attention by Iraqi and Coalition Division and Soldiers from their Military Transition Team residents in the neighborhood support the Iraqi army, medics. Approximately 25 people were seen. delivered donated school supplies, water, toys and but he said he must continue building enduring “We saw everything from aches and medical support to the east Baghdad facility.

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Rusafa’s good neighbor plan: School From Page 5 and then discuss it, establishing a rapport. Locals stash dangerous cache, Although the items and medical support was graciously accepted, the headmaster of rid streets of weapons, munitions the school said they are in need of everything. The school does not have a generator, which 2nd Brigade Combat Team, the streets or within their neighborhood. means there is no power. She added that 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs Inside the container, Soldiers from the 3rd without electricity the ceiling fans in the Battalion, 61st Cavalry Regiment, found two anti-tank classrooms can’t be used, even as temperatures FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, mines, one anti-personnel mine, five rocket-propelled climb into triple digits. Iraq — Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd grenades, three 125-mm artillery rounds, two 15-mm In addition, the headmaster said, necessities Infantry Division discovered a large weapons cache artillery rounds, one 152-mm round, one 122-mm round; like paper, pencils and pens are scarce. She during a security patrol May 16. The cache was found three 120-mm mortar rounds; three 82-mm mortar said the lack of a copier hampers progress close to the Rusafa Fire Station in eastern Baghdad. rounds, six 60-mm mortar rounds, one rifle grenade, because instead of photocopying tests, the To their surprise, the cache was not found in an one 57-mm rocket, one recoilless rifle round, one instructors have to either write the questions insurgents’ hiding area deep in the ground or in a improvised explosive device and an assortment of on the board or write out a test for each student. secret bunker, but in a large container left by small arms ammunition and grenades. This is another reason why a steady electricity Coalition Forces and used as an amnesty box. The The Soldiers called in an explosive ordnance source, like a generator, she said, is so critical container was empty when the unit departed and local disposal team to blow up the munitions at a desig- to success. residents started stockpiling munitions they found on nated site. The only thing the school is not short on is enthusiasm, as the students welcomed Mortar rounds, anti-tank mines, their pictures being taken and enjoyed the grenades and ammunition were instant gratification of seeing the results on cache items uncovered by Soldiers the digital screen. from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Overall, progress in the eastern Baghdad Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division neighborhoods is making a difference, but this in the eastern Baghdad Rusafa takes coordination and time according to District May 16. District residents MiTT member, Capt. Thad Thome. started stockpiling ammunition and Thome said to advise Iraqi forces explosives found in the neighborhoods properly, he has to meet with them almost to rid the streets of dangerous daily, but they are making great strides. munitions. The cache was found Thome said by procuring items like by Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 61st generators for the residents and missions like Cavalry Regiment while conducting this one — donating items to schools — helps a security patrol of the area. create lasting relationships. U.S. Army photo

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If you have information 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/0507/0475; are as follows: about this or any crime, contact CID at 526-3991 or accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; and chief of in- and • Counselor Support Center — Monday the Military Police desk at 526-2333. The $500 out-processing 526-6230. through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, reward offer expires May 11, 2008. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Welcome Home Warrior — presents a counseling Hours of Operation • Learning Resource Center/Military workshop for combat veterans and their families June Central Issue Facility regular business Occupational Specialty Library — Monday through 2 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Eagle Fire Lodge in hours — are listed below. Call 526-3321to make Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday Woodland Park. For more information contact Donna appointments. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Finicle at 439-3621. In-processing • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education The 232nd Army Birthday Ball — will be held Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Support and Advanced Personnel Testing — June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel on Circle Initial issues Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.; Drive. Tickets are $35 for on-post personnel and $45 Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. closed training holidays. for off-post personnel. The guest speaker is Gen. Partial issues • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional Kevin P. Chilton, commander, Air Force Space Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday Command and 2,400 sponsorship opportunities are Cash sales/report of survey 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. available. For more information or to purchase tickets, Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15-4:15 contact your unit point-of-contact or call Information, Direct exchange p.m.; closed training holidays. Tickets and Registration at 526-5366. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for Harmony in Motion — is holding auditions for Partial turn-ins the Legal Assistance Office are Monday-Thursday basses, tenors and sopranos. Any Soldiers interested Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. can contact Sgt. Scott Dickson at 524-3618, Full turn-ins and 1-4 p.m. 338-2340 or [email protected]. Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — Unit issues and turn-ins Briefings accepts calls from 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and Alumni Program preseparation briefing is required injured Soldiers and family members a way to seek Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of for all departing servicemembers. Current ACAP help to resolve medical issues and provides an operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. policy requires personnel ending time in service to information channel to senior Army leadership to TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments register one year out and retirees two years out. improve the way the Army serves the medical needs and emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article ACAP preseparation briefings are held Monday- of Soldiers and their families. 15 briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Thursday from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report Self-Help Weed Control Program — Units 1 p.m., and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m. to ACAP by 7:15 a.m. to building 1118, room 133. that wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed Claims Division hours — The Claims Division Call 526-1002 to register. Control Program must have Soldiers trained in office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 ETS briefing — ETS briefings for enlisted the proper handling, transport and application of p.m, Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed federal personnel will be held the first and third Tuesday of herbicides. Training sessions are held every and training holidays. To make a claim, Soldiers each month until further notice. Briefing sign-in Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. through the end of must attend a mandatory briefing. At the briefing, begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310. October in building 3711. Each unit may send up to Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense Form Briefings will be given on a first-come, first-served five people for training unless preapproved for more 1840/1840R (pink form). basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their through the unit commander and DECAM. To find DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities ETS but must attend the briefing no later than 30 out more about the Self-Help Weed Control operate under the following hours: days prior to their ETS or start date of transition Program, call the Pest Control Facility at 526-5141. Warhorse Cafe — Monday-Friday 7:15-9:15 a.m. leave. Call 526-2240 for more information. McNair Kaserne Reunion — The first annual (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays reunion for veterans, family and friends of the 32nd (dinner). Weekends hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch) in building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 Signal Battalion that served at McNair Kaserne, and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E4-E6 from any Hoechst, Germany, will be held June 15-17 at the Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), military occupational specialty; have a general Holiday Inn at the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. For more 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). technical score of at least 100; be a U.S. citizen; score information contact Rhonda Gunn at Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch), and 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and [email protected] or (847) 458-8346 or Doug 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit Otoupal at [email protected] or (432) 426-2644. Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Friday 7:30-9 the Web site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Single Soldiers requesting basic allowance for housing — to live off post must first submit a memo to the Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Office, Commanding General’s Hotline building 7301, room 114, for an exception to policy to draw BAH at the without- dependent rate. Soldiers by Maj. Gen. Soldiers, family members, civilian should not obtain a lease until approval is given. Robert W. Mixon Jr. employees and contractors of the Contact Judy Barstad at [email protected] Commanding General, Division Mountain Post team. or 526-0570 with any questions. West, First Army and Fort Carson There are two avenues to Food Service special events — Family communicate concerns, complaints, Readiness Groups and units that conduct fundraisers The Commanding General’s suggestions or praise: call the by selling limited food items are required to fill out Hotline exists to provide Mountain hotline, 526-2677, or go online to an application and checklist for their event. Contact Post Team members a channel to www.carson.army.mil, click on Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon express their concerns and good “contact us” and complete the form. at 526-7375 for details and a copy of the paperwork ideas directly to me. Your issue will be worked by needed. The application and checklist are also It is in everyone’s interest Mixon me and my staff, but please try to available through unit Family Readiness Groups. to share information and solve resolve conflicts through traditional Warrant Officer Program — is available for problems efficiently and quickly. The means first, including your chain of command. all Reserve component Soldiers who meet the Commanding General’s Hotline is one way to So that we may process your concern, qualifications. The Army Reserve Warrant Officer successfully resolve difficulties. suggestion, complaint, problem or praise, please Accessions team is located in building 8932, 4000 Communication is a two-way street, and give us your name, rank, unit and as much O’Connell Blvd. A $10,000 accession bonus will be this is one way I use to communicate with information about the situation as possible. MOUNTAINEER 8 May 24, 2007 Military Carson honors fallen heroes Master Sgt. Soldiers' Tim Allums helmets rest on from Peterson top of their Air Force Base weapons on plays taps the memorial during the display. memorial.

A 2nd Brigade Combat Team coin rests on a Soldier's boot.

Peter Harty of the Pikes Peak Highlanders plays "Amazing Grace" as he exits Soldiers' Memorial Chapel. Photos by Michael J. Pach

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Cpl. Ismael G. Solorio Pfc. Brian L. Holden Pfc. Brett A. Walton Pfc. Kyle G. Bohrnsen May 15, 1985 - April 9, 2007 Jan. 15, 1987 - April 9, 2007 Jan. 30, 1970 - April 9, 2007 Feb. 16, 1985 - April 10, 2007 Solorio was born in San Luis, Ariz., Holden was born in Jacksonville, Walton was born in Sherwood, Bohrnsen was born in Philipsburg, and joined the Army Dec. 8, 2003. He Fla., and joined the Army Aug. 24, 2005. Ore., and joined the Army Oct. 12, Mont., and joined the Army March 9, was assigned to Fort Carson with He was assigned to Fort Carson with 2006. He came to Fort Carson Jan. 12 2006. He was assigned to Fort Carson Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry and joined 1st Platoon, Battery A, 2nd with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat 2nd Infantry Division and deployed to 2nd Infantry Division and deployed to Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Team, 2nd Infantry Division and was Iraq for the second time in October Kuwait and Iraq in October 2006. He 2nd Infantry Division in Iraq March killed in action supporting Operation 2006. He was killed in action supporting was killed in action supporting 12. He was killed in action supporting Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Bohrnsen’s awards include the Solorio’s awards include the Bronze Holden’s awards include the Bronze Walton’s awards include the Bronze Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Star Medal, Purple Heart with two oak Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Army Good Conduct Medal, National leaf clusters, Army Commendation Conduct Medal, National Defense Conduct Medal, National Defense Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Medal, Global War on Terrorism Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Overseas Service Ribbon and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. Combat Infantryman Badge. Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Holden is survived by his wife Walton is survived by his wife Bohrnsen is survived by his father Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Amanda, his father William Holden Lindsay, daughter Syndey, his Geoffrey and his mother Elizabeth. Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service and his mother Leasa Delozier. father Phillip Walton and mother Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. Cassandra Phillips. Solorio is survived by his wife Iris, his father Ismael and his mother Amelia.

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Fort Carson Soldiers wear traditional costumes representing a wide variety of Asian and Pacific Island cultures during a fashion show as part of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month celebration at the Elkhorn Conference Center May 10.

Story and photos by Michael J. Pach Mountaineer staff

Fort Carson recognized Asian Pacific Heritage Month with a celebration May 10 at the Elkhorn Conference Center sponsored by the Equal Opportunity Office. The celebration included a speech by John Santiago, retired U.S. Air Force colonel, a fashion show with traditional clothing from several Pacific islands, entertainment featuring customary dancing and plenty of Asian food. Honoring Asian Pacific heritage in the United States started in 1978 when then president Jimmy Carter signed a resolution declaring the first week of May as Asian Pacific Heritage Week. In 1992, former president George H.W. Bush signed into law House Resolution 5572, which permanently designated May as Asian Pacific Heritage Month. May was chosen because the first Japanese immigrated to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the transcontinental railroad, which was built primarily by Chinese workers, was completed on May 10, 1869. Visitors enjoy a variety of Asian foods the Elkhorn Conference The Asian Pacific Heritage Council, formed in 1979, chose “pursuing excellence Center during the Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration. through leadership, diversity and unity” as the theme for this year’s Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

Left: A traditional Samoan dance is performed for guests at the Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration. Staff Sgt. Letha Gutierrez, yellow dress, who was born and raised in American Samoa, organized the fashion show.

Right: John Santiago, retired U.S. Air Force colonel, speaks to visitors at the Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration at the Elkhorn Conference Center. MOUNTAINEER 12 May 24, 2007 Community Community briefs

Miscellaneous the Legal Assistance Office, by calling 526-5572. Carson Cares — an orientation for newly Military Spouses Support Group — meets arrived spouses is the first Thursday of each Tuesdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at Evans Army month, from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Call 526-1070 Community Hospital, fourth floor, room 4846. for a reservation. Carson Cares includes: lunch Learn more about: communication difficulties, and refreshments, a welcome gift, a presentation coping with a spouse’s mental health issues, by various guest speakers about numerous on-post coping with loneliness, combat stress and and off-post resources and programs, and a van post-traumatic stress disorder, readjustment issues, tour of the post. Call 526-2463 for free child care. single parenting, depression, stress, anxiety and Video Messenger — is free at the library. other hardships. For more information call Soldiers and family members can record a video Dr. Jacqueline Delano at 526-7013. in either mini-DVD or VHS before and during Donated annual leave needed for Fort deployments. Call 526-2350 to schedule an Carson civilian employee — Barbara Dowling, appointment. Directorate of Information Management, had a Annual Fort Carson mayors’ yard sale — medical emergency and has been accepted in the will be the first and third Saturday of each month Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. To donate from May-December, between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. annual leave, call or e-mail Connie Griffin, On-post residents may set up in front of their Garrison Resource Management, at 526-1839 or homes. Single Soldiers and off-post active or [email protected] to obtain form retired Soldiers and their families may set up in OF-630A: “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” the Beacon School parking lot. For information Le Tour de Parques charity bike event in on yard sale guidelines, contact your mayor or Colorado Springs — is June 2 at America the deputy mayor or Mayoral Program Coordinator Beautiful Park. Proceeds will benefit Memorial Joey Bautista at 526-4590/1049. Hospital for Children in partnership with The Phase 4: Harr Avenue reconstruction project Children’s Hospital and Bikes for Kids, Colorado — Rocky Mountain Asphalt and Materials began Springs, Inc. Special Guest is Chris Carmichael, work on Phase 4 of the Harr Avenue reconstruction coach to seven-time Tour de France winner Lance project on Thursday. Phase 4 extends from Armstrong. The event includes 40-mile and Coleman Street to Prussman Boulevard. 20-mile challenges and a five-mile family bike This section of road will be shut down to all ride, as well as a free bicycle festival in the park traffic until the end of June. The contractor will following the event, with food, music, childrens’ place detour signs to direct traffic around the activities, bicycle demonstrations, low cost bike construction area. tuneups and more. Registration is $25 per rider, To avoid the construction area, use Martinez and a minimum of $100 in pre-collected pledges Street, Sheridan Avenue and Prussman Boulevard. must be received prior to riding. Pledges are When completed, the “new” Harr Avenue, with or Fort Carson’s Army Corps of Engineers not required for the five-mile family ride. Call right and left turn lanes, will extend from Coleman Transformation Resident Office, Maj. John Hudson, 365-5871 for more information. Street to Titus Boulevard. at 526-4974. Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 4th Infantry Division headquarters — Claims against the estate — regular meeting — is Tuesday at 6 p.m. The construction around building 1430 will result in With deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. meeting will be in the conference room of the increased activity in that area. The parking lot to Roy L. Jones III, deceased. Anyone having claims Central Administration Building, at 425 W. the southeast of building 1430, entrances to the against or indebtedness to his estate should Alabama Ave., in Fountain. The agenda can be east parking lots, and Weston Road between contact 2nd Lt. John Wilmoth at 338-2421. viewed on the district Web site at www.ffc8.org Specker and Wetzel avenues and the parking lot With deepest regrets to the family of Pvt. Brett or at the CAB. behind the Grant Library are closed. A. Walton, deceased. Anyone having claims against New pavilion under construction at Haymes Deployment Support Group — Are you or indebtedness to his estate should contact Chief Reservoir — Construction is under way on a feeling lonely, anxious or fearful about this Warrant Officer 3 Matthew T. Gibbs at 339-8641. recreational/educational pavilion at Haymes deployment? Join this group of caring spouses. To With deepest regrets to the family of Staff Sgt. Reservoir. The pavilion will be built by volunteers register call Army Community Service at 526-4590. Dwight J. Martin, deceased. Anyone having claims from Colorado Springs Utilities and should be Free child care is available for registered children. against or indebtedness to his estate should contact completed by June 16. Use caution around the The support group meets Tuesdays from 1-2:30 Capt. Ricardo Ocasio at 526-8890. construction site and do not disturb any of p.m. and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Family With deepest regrets to the family of Staff Sgt. the fencing, stakes or other structures on and University, building 1161. Mark Waltz, deceased. Anyone having claims around the construction area. For more Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — are held against or indebtedness to his estate should contact information call 524-4925. each Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Colorado 1st Lt. Matthew Nichols at 526-1448. Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Facility — Inn, corner of Sheridan Avenue and Woodfill Road, With deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. is open to all Department of Defense card holders, building 7301, room 203. Call 322-9766 or Brian A. Botello, deceased. Anyone having active duty and retired. The vet clinic provides basic 471-1625 for more information. claims against or indebtedness to his estate should services, such as vaccines, de-worming and No physical training zone — The area under contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeremy M. appointments with the veterinarian. The clinic is construction, north of Ranges 69 and 5, should not Carlson at 238-3077. open Mondays-Fridays, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call be used for training. Construction is under way. The With deepest regrets to the family of Staff Sgt. 526-3803 for an appointment. It is a post requirement area is bracketed to the north by Khe Sahn Street, Willie Rock Roberts, deceased. Anyone having to have your pet registered with the veterinary clinic to the east by Barkeley Avenue, and to the west by claims against or indebtedness to his estate should within 10 days of moving onto post. It is also Brown Road, Titus Boulevard and Specker Avenue. contact 2nd Lt. Andrew P. Williams at 524-4489. necessary to have your pets microchipped and Ongoing road closures — Questions about the With deepest regrets to the family of Pfc. up-to-date with rabies and distemper vaccines. closure or disruption of traffic along Butts Road can Zachary R. Gullett, deceased. Anyone having Fort Carson Tax Center — The tax center is be addressed to Fort Carson’s Directorate of Public claims against or indebtedness to his estate should closed and all tax services must be booked through Works Traffic Engineer, Rick Orphan, at 526-9267 contact 1st Lt. Jeff Coulter at 526-1571. MOUNTAINEER 14 May 24, 2007 Community Soldiers and Families remembered this Memorial Day Commentary by Chap. Soldiers killed in battle. It is a time Soldiers we have known and loved, are the bases from which we (Maj.) James C. Hartz to remember those who served in and whom we miss terribly. launch into battle and for which Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel the cause of freedom. It is a time to As we prepare for yet another we are willing to die. remember those who have “given Global War on Terrorism Memorial I think of the communities in Memorial Day was established all” creating, defining and defending ceremony, I am reminded that this which heroes were nurtured. These after the Civil War as “Decoration our nation. It is a time when is also a good time to reflect on cities and towns were the crucible Day,” a time set aside to honor many of us will be reminded of other people who directly or in which the values of loyalty, indirectly influenced the duty, respect, selfless service, heroes we honor each honor, integrity and personal Memorial Day. The efforts of courage were tested and these people may not be widely appropriated as each person’s own. recognized but their contribu- Here faith was tested and God tions cannot be ignored. These proven. From our hometowns are the people who have servicemembers and Families instilled faith and sowed seeds draw pride and are spurred to of the “Warrior Ethos.” greater service to others. Think of the families that So, as we pause to honor the served as the cradles of the dead who have served so valiantly hearts and minds of men in wars past and present, I pray you and women throughout our will think on others who have nation’s history. Moms and served. Pray for the Families and dads — together with extended communities of America who have family or alone — taught us produced them — and be thankful. to believe in “one nation Be thankful for teachers and pastors, under God, indivisible.” They community leaders and volunteers, tilled the ground of our souls coaches and public servants. where the ideas of freedom Be thankful that they are still Photo by Michael J. Pach and equality took root. These producing heroes. I am.

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Chapel Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person One of the most important movements all over Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 the world is the work of Christian missions. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Missionaries are carrying the Word of God to people Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 around the world. “Vision for the Nations” helps Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Goellen/526-5769 adults see their role in this exciting work by Tuesday 7 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 examining the biblical, historical, cultural and Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 strategic perspectives of world missions. PROTESTANT Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Cartee/526-7387 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meet Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Hartz/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5973 Child care is provided. Contact Barbara Styles at Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5973 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626 598-0422. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Hartz/526-8011 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Protestant 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 Sunday School — The Protestant Sunday School Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 emphasizes key Bible stories while having fun with Sunday 9 a.m. Samoan Veterans’ Titus Chap. Lesh/526-3888 music and games. Classes for all ages are Sunday, JEWISH 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration is Sunday morning at For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, building 1500. WICCA Monday 6:30 p.m. building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464 Vacation Bible School — Soldiers’ Memorial NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Chapel will be filled June 11-15 with 5-12 year-olds Native American Sweat Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These learning the basics of a sport, singing, dancing and lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe having a great time. This year’s program will be Goodblanket 442-0929.

“Game Plan,” a Christian sports camp offering Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture The Army Cycle of Prayer. state legislators and municipal instruction in cheerleading, soccer and basketball, reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. Pray this week for the following: officials of the Badger State. incorporated into a traditional VBS format including These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which Unit: For the Soldiers, Families Nation: Pray that America is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. and leaders of the 82nd Airborne remembers its deceased veterans songs, Bible lessons and snacks. Division headquartered at Fort Bragg, on Memorial Day and that we ever N.C., and forward deployed in sup- keep our national memory of their Registration is under way and space is limited. Today port of Operations Iraqi Freedom and singular sacrifices. Registration may be completed at Soldiers’ Memorial Psalms 143, Sunday — John 20-21 Psalms 146, Acts 5-6 Enduring Freedom. Religious: Pray for the Christian Chapel during regular business hours. Volunteers are Friday— Monday — Army: For all Family Readiness celebration of Pentecost and God's gift Psalms 144, Psalms 147, Acts 7-8 Groups throughout the Army and for of the Holy Spirit to light up our life needed for the program. Extensive background in a Acts 1-2 Tuesday — the thousands of volunteers who and the faith of nonbelievers. Saturday — Psalms 148, Acts 9-10 sport is not required; training will be provided. Psalms 145 Acts 3-4 Wednesday — ensure Army Families are self- For more information on the Psalms 149, Acts 11-12 sufficient and resilient. Army Cycle of Prayer, or to pray For more information, or to be added to our team, Thursday — Samuel 2:1-20, Acts, 13-14 State: For all Soldiers and their for items from previous weeks, please contact Stacy Chapman, 382-3970. Families from the state of Wisconsin. visit the cycle’s Web site at Pray also for Gov. Jim Doyle, the www.usarmychaplain.com.

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Use different cutting is important to remember and know how to properly use it. gather for Memorial Day picnics, it is boards, plates and utensils for “safety first” when grilling • Make sure the gas cylinders important to remember food safety. cooked foods and raw foods or at home or at a picnic. from gas grills are always stored The Centers for Disease Control wash them well before reusing. Backyard grilling accidents outside and away from houses. and Prevention reports that 76 Use the refrigerator when result in more than 2,000 Valves should be turned off when million people in the United States defrosting foods or run cool fires, 300 grill-related not in use. Check regularly for suffer from foodborne illness water over the packaging. Do injuries and 30 or more leaks in connections by using a each year, which can lead to not leave food sitting out to deaths in the United States soap-and-water mix that will show hospitalization and results in more thaw and do not run food each year, according to the bubbles if gas is escaping. than 5,000 deaths each year. under hot water. Use a microwave Insurance Information Institute. • When using charcoal grills, There are four basic rules of oven to defrost only if you cook the Some of the leading causes of use a limited amount of starter foodborne illness prevention: clean, item immediately. When marinating grill fires are the ignition of fluid designed for those grills. Never separate, cook and chill. foods, put them in the refrigerator combustibles or gas fuel, leaving use gasoline. Never add additional Clean hands and all surfaces. to marinate. the food unattended and grilling in liquid fuel after starting the coals, Washing your hands with hot water Use a food thermometer to an enclosed area. which could result in a flash and soap for at least 20 seconds is make sure that foods are cooked Following a few safety and fire. Beware of carbon monoxide the single most important thing to to the correct internal temperatures. maintenance tips can help make poisoning. do when preparing, cooking and If reheating foods, make sure to outdoor grilling an easy and • Always remember that grills grilling food. Make sure to clean reheat to an internal temperature fun experience during the remain hot even after cooking and sanitize all cutting boards, of 165 degrees. summer months. is completed. utensils and countertops. Do not use Food should not be left out for The following is a list of • If someone is burned, run old, worn cutting boards as germs more than an hour in hot weather. suggestions from the National cool water over the injury for may be in the cracks and crevices. Food that is left out for two hours or Safety Council: 10-15 minutes. Fast medical In addition, use a paper towel more may not be safe. Even though • Wear a protective apron as well attention should be administered instead of a rag or sponge. The it may look OK to eat, bacteria in as an oven mitt that fits over forearms. if a serious burn occurs. sponge can harbor harmful germs. food doubles every 20 minutes when • Always follow the manufacturers’ For more information about Prevent cross-contamination by left out at room temperature. instructions that accompany the grill. grilling safety visit the National keeping foods separated. Keep all Observe these safety procedures • Never use a grill indoors. Use Fire Protection Association raw foods in separate containers from and have a safe and healthy summer. grill at least 10 feet away from any Web site at www.nfpa.org. MOUNTAINEER 18 May 24, 2007 Community Volunteers recognized for service Story and photos by Robert W. Mixon Jr., was the guest Michael J. Pach speaker and awards were presented Mountaineer staff by Smith and Brig. Gen. Norman Andersson, deputy commander, The Fort Carson Army Division West, First Army, with the Volunteer Corps held its annual help of KRDO Newschannel 13 awards ceremony at the Special “Good Morning Colorado” hosts Events Center May 9 to recognize Kellie MacMullan and Zach Thaxton. the efforts of the volunteers on post. “The Fort Carson community “Volunteers are the sustaining could not offer all the services it force for all of our programs and does without our generous services on Fort Carson,” said volunteers,” said Mixon. “They’re Patricia Randall, Army Community probably the kindest, most giving Service Financial Readiness people I’ve ever seen.” program director. “They are interwoven into the fabric of the lives of military families.” The ceremony began with an invocation by Chap. (Maj.) James Hartz and remarks from Garrison Commander Col. Eugene Smith followed by lunch catered by the Elkhorn Conference Center. “Without volunteers, the quality of life for Soldiers and Family members would be significantly reduced,” said Hartz. “They do so many things, usually Above: Ruth Mixon, center, places a medal on on their own time. They could be Left: Volunteers across Kashi Duckworth as she is presented with a spending that time with their post received many Helping Hand award for her volunteer service. families, but they choose to give it awards including these Also pictured are Garrison Commander Col. to us, which is amazing.” exemplary volunteer Eugene Smith, left, and Brig. Gen. Norman Ruth Mixon, wife of Maj. Gen. service awards. Andersson, deputy commander, Division West.

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Fort Carson hosts the Carson and Barnes Circus Memorial Day weekend at Ironhorse Park with two shows daily under the “Big Top” Saturday-Monday. The event is hosted by Fort Carson’s Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Not only are Soldiers, civilian employees and family members encouraged to come, but the show is open to Carson’s neighbors. The “Big Top,” longer than a football field, is capable of holding not only the circus acts, but 2,200 spectators per show. The “Big Top,” in this case, is the largest three-ring tent in America. The program features exotic and domestic animal acts, trapeze artist, wire walkers, acrobats, jugglers and clowns. With more than 100 performers, the circus promises two hours of fast-paced entertainment. Courtesy photo Shows are scheduled for 2 and 7 Elephants are a high point of the Carson and Barnes Circus on Fort Carson Saturday through Monday. p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday. Advance 594-TIXX. Advance tickets are $10, show time so they may enjoy the circus is available on the midway. tickets are available at the Outdoor tickets at the gate are $20 and tickets midway and traveling zoo. Entry to the Special seating and parking are Recreation Complex, building 2429, for children 11 and younger are free. “Big Top” starts 30 minutes before each available for the handicapped. Strollers Specker Avenue, online at www.car- Advance ticket sales end Friday. show. Still cameras are encouraged, are welcome on show grounds, but sonbarnescircus.com/ticket/BuyTicket Spectators are encouraged to but video and motion picture cameras they must be parked in an assigned sOnline.html or via telephone at (800) arrive at least 45 minutes prior to are not permitted. A video of the area inside the tent during the show. MOUNTAINEER 22 May 24, 2007 Community

Post-deployment support for military Families Complimentary program enhanced for servicemembers, Families by Brian P. Smith return home, as that can be an exceptionally at www.triwest.com by selecting “Behavioral TriWest Healthcare Alliance challenging transition from combat duty.” Health” from the left navigation menu. The “Help From Home” video series includes TriWest’s Help From Home initiative includes: “Help From Home,” an integrated program two programs: • TriWest’s behavioral health portal on of initiatives designed to proactively assist Getting Home … All the Way Home: To the www.triwest.com. Online tools provide servicemembers and their Families through combat veteran adjusting to home life following links to local and national resources as well deployment-related challenges and transitions, is deployment, this presentation shares information as information on post-traumatic stress available from TriWest Healthcare Alliance. about common symptoms of combat stress disorder, depression, stress, substance abuse One of the many available resources is an and resources for care. and family issues. expanded Help From Home post-deployment On the Homefront: Speaking to the military • Personalized depression support and education support video series, available to watch as Family remaining at home during times of from a TriWest clinical health coach. streaming video on www.triwest.com and available deployment, this video features personal stories • Education for providers in the West Region to order as a complimentary two-DVD set. This video from military Families whose loved ones have about combat stress identification and program is designed to support servicemembers deployed. These stories, straight from treatment practices. and their Families through the spouses, children and parents • Continued sponsorship of National Military deployment and reintegration. of military servicemembers, Family Association summer camps for the chil- “Military Families undergo offer practical advice to those dren of deployed servicemembers. an enormous amount of stress in similar situations. • A toll-free crisis line providing assistance throughout the stages of deploy- Beneficiaries, providers, 24-hours a day, every day, at (866) 284-3743 ment,” said David J. McIntyre, Jr., military leaders and family TRICARE beneficiaries are entitled to TriWest president and chief execu- support organizations behavioral health benefits. For an overview of these tive officer. “It is our intent that throughout TRICARE’s benefits, visit the “Beneficiary Services” section TriWest’s library of resources helps 21-state West Region may on www.triwest.com select “Handbooks, Brochures servicemembers and their Families order a complimentary & Flyers,” then select “TRICARE Behavioral cope with deployment, including “Help From Home” two-disc Health Care Services” from the drop-down menu to when it’s time for servicemembers to DVD set and view the video online view or download a printable brochure. Become a unit stringer. Mountaineer staff will train you how to submit articles and photos of your unit. Call 526-4144.

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The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce held its annual Armed Forces Day luncheon and awards ceremony Friday at the Broadmoor to pay tribute to the local military community and honor 11 nominees selected as the top enlisted servicemembers in the area. The nominees were selected based on their military performance as well as their contributions to the community. Three of the nominees were named as the top performers in their respective ranking categories. The winners were: Airman 1st Class Chad L. Vakili, Fire and Emergency Services Flight, 21st Civil Engineering Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base (category 1: E-1 through E-4); Tech. Sgt. The top Colorado Springs enlisted military awardees are congratulated by Maj. General Robert W. Scott D. Bergeski, Operations Directorate, U.S. Mixon, commanding general, Division West, 1st Army and Fort Carson, Mike Shaw of Mike Shaw Northern Command, Peterson AFB (category 2: Pontiac GMC, second from right, and Wes Clark with the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. The E-5 through E-6); and Air Force Master Sgt. awardees are Master Sgt. Rosalin Garcia-Buchanan, Schriever Air Force Base, second from left, Tech. Rosalin B. Garcia-Buchanan, Space Innovation Sgt. Scott D. Bergeski, Peterson AFB, center, and Airman 1st. Class Chad L. Vakili, Peterson AFB. and Development Center, Schriever AFB (category 3: E-7 through E-8). awardees represents the best of the best. You are Visitors were also treated to music performed Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon, commanding leaders. Not only in the eyes of all in attendance by the United States Air Force Academy Band and general, Division West, First Army and Fort Carson, here today, not only in the eyes of your commanders, Fort Carson’s Harmony in Motion. was the guest speaker. but in the eyes of the troops you lead and care for.” Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on “First off, I want to congratulate this year’s Approximately 1,000 attendees filled the third Saturday of May with Armed Forces Week winners,” said Mixon. “Each of you should be proud Broadmoor Hall, including military and civilian beginning on the second Saturday in May and of your accomplishments. You are the centerpiece in members of the community. A wide variety of ending the third Saturday. The City of Colorado what makes our military the most powerful in the corporate sponsors purchased 10-seat tables, Springs and El Paso County declared this year’s world and feared by our adversaries. Each of you reserving four of the seats for military personnel. Armed Forces Week as May 13-19.

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71126_CS_Military_01.indd 1 5/18/07 2:52:57 PM MOUNTAINEER MOUNTAINEER 26 May 24, 2007 Feature Feature May 24, 2007 27 Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Soldiers from Company A, 1-68th CAB, search for insurgents in the village of Alpha, 1-68th CAB, trains high, low “Medina Jabal” at Range 141 last month. Story and photos by Rebecca E. Tonn Lt. Col. Mike Pappal, commander of 1-68th CAB, said Alpha Company’s southwest of Objective Dog. Then 3rd Squad, Mountaineer staff mission would be to capture high-value insurgent targets in the village. 1st Platoon seized Objective Rat, a building “Soldiers have to pick their targets — there will be combatants and south of Objective Cat. In the village of “Medina Jabal” (better known to some as Range 141), noncombatants in the village. We’re training Alpha Company on command Five kilometers away, 120-mm mortars dogs barked incessantly and Iraqi prayer chants blared over loudspeakers last and control — coordinating attack aviation, snipers, helicopters from 1st shelled barns just south of the village. month. Objective Yank? Secure the village. Squadron, 6th Cavalry, ground troops, Bradleys, tanks. We will synchronize Soldiers whooped and hollered as the mortars Company A, 1st Combat Arms Battalion, 68th Armored Regiment, all our combat power in execution of the mission. We have a lot of different sang out and structures incinerated in 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, convoyed in Bradley armored pieces operating together as a team,” Pappal said. billows of fire and black smoke. personnel carriers, M1-A1 Abrams main battle tanks and As Alpha’s convoy neared the village, four Four Bradleys maintained a nonstop Light Medium Tactical Vehicles from Patrol Base Attack, snipers from Headquarters and Headquarters barrage of M-242, 25-mm Bushmaster chain Range 107, on a tank trail to Range 141 (Military Company, 1-68th CAB, well-hidden in an gun fire, M-240, 7.62-mm coaxial machine Operations in Urban Terrain village). observation point a 1,000 meters north, gun fire, and M-220 anti-tank Tube-launched Two Abrams tanks rumbled to the side of Route Tera “eliminated” enemy snipers in the village. Optically tracked Wire-guided missiles, which have a 75-meter back blast area. don’t get to train very often with Bradleys and Soldiers on the ground next and fired hundreds of rounds from .50-caliber machine guns Company A, 1-68th CAB, breached the village Then two Kiowa OH-58D attack helicopters swooped over the village, to them — but when we do it’s pretty exciting.” and M-256 120-mm smooth-bore guns. Clouds of dust gate in Bradleys. Squads leaped out after the each firing seven Hydra-70 rockets and 300 rounds from .50-caliber Pvt. Derek Washel, Alpha Company, said CALFEX was a great opportunity filled the air; the ground shook as the main guns roared. ramps lowered and ran towards three objectives. 3rd machine guns. for Soldiers. “Doing a live fire is the closest you can get to real life. It was Capt. Scott Lynch, commander of Company A, got Squad, 1st Platoon, took Objective Dog: clearing After the live fire, a Tactical Human Intelligence Team, from the 3rd very beneficial,” Washel said. on the radio in the commander’s seat of his Bradley: the three-story building and fenced compound, Special Troops Battalion, 3rd BCT, entered the village to assist with tactical Alpha Company’s commander said his Soldiers did an excellent job. “They “Our snipers report random gun fire in the village and establishing snipers on the second- and third-story questioning. Soldiers from Fox Company, 1-68th CAB, role played as were like a well-oiled machine,” Lynch said. Objective Yank accomplished. two broken-down vehicles west of checkpoint 13. Keep rooftops, surrounding the compound with civilians or “dead” or captured insurgents. an eye on them. All attack elements be advised: We have concertina wire, and setting up a detainee collection Military police searched the village for explosives with K-9 dogs trained two broken-down vehicles — give them a wide berth. point on the ground floor. in explosive ordnance detection. Soldiers from Alpha Company were thrilled Also, be advised we’ve got dismounts on the road.” Next, 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon cleared Objective with Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise training. Before the company departed Patrol Base Attack, Cat, a two-story building and fenced compound, Sgt. Richard Sharp, Alpha Company, said, “Training was awesome. You

Sgt. Daniel Fulton, 759th Military Police Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, searches for explosives with Bronco, a Belgian Malinois, during a cordon and search with a Soldier from 1-68th CAB.

Soldiers from Company A transport a “casualty” into a compound, after breaching the village of Soldiers from Alpha, 1-68 CAB, search the village for insurgents “Medina Jabal” and securing the three-story as an OH-58D Kiowa helicopter circles overhead. structure with concertina wire and armed guards.

Inside a Bradley, Spc. Benjamin Hamilton, Company A, 1-68th CAB, loads 25-mm Soldiers from 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Company A, guard the high explosive rounds into the M-242, village of “Medina Jabal” from the second story of Objective Bushmaster chain gun. Dog, after 3rd Squad breached the structure.

Background photo: Bradley armored personnel carriers maintain a nonstop barrage of 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, engaged in Military Layout by Jeanne Mazerall Bushmaster chain gun fire and anti-tank missiles. Company A, 1st Combat Arms Battalion, Operations in Urban Terrain at Range 141, in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise April 26. MOUNTAINEER 28 May 24, 2007 Community Single Soldiers hit the commissary Cited violations for by Douglas Rule and what it has to offer the single Soldier. Fort Carson Public Affairs “Many single Soldiers have never come into the commissary before,” said Edinger. “We DUI, DWAI, Article 111 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, a wanted to expose them to what the commissary 8 program sponsored by the Directorate of Morale, could offer them, such as smaller packages or Welfare and Recreation, in conjunction with the Fort single servings of food.” Carson commissary, held “Commissary Awareness In addition to a tour of the commissary, 7 Days” May 8-9. Ann Edinger, DMWR, said that the Soldiers competed in apple bobbing, a program was designed to get single Soldiers into the watermelon-eating contest, a barbecue and a 6 commissary and make them aware of the facility visit to the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile.

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5HJLVWUDWLRQLQIRUPDWLRQDYDLODEOHDW ZZZDQJOHUVFRYH\FRPRUZZZSLNHVSHDNEVDRUJ MOUNTAINEER 30 May 24, 2007 Community ‘Quilts of Valor’ Students quilt for wounded Soldiers by Rebecca E. Tonn wounded Soldiers and six of the students Mountaineer staff delivered the quilts to Chaplain (Maj.) Jeffrey Cartee at Evans Army Patriotism and citizenship are the Community Hospital May 2. themes this year at Platte Valley The Quilts of Valor Foundation Elementary School in Kersey, Colo. connects citizens who make quilts with And its fifth graders have taken it to chaplains who ensure that wounded heart: They voted to forego their Soldiers receive the quilts. The Christmas gift exchange and use the foundation’s mission is to “cover all money to buy materials to make combat wounded servicemembers with quilts for wounded Soldiers. wartime quilts,” and to teach children Courtesy photo Glenn McClain, superintendent of Platte Valley Elementary School, right, One hundred fifth graders spent how to sew quilts, which enables stands in Evans Army Community Hospital’s Healer Chapel with some of several months making quilts for children to become civically involved, the fifth graders who made Quilts of Valor for wounded Soldiers. according to the QOVF Web site. Superintendent of Platte Valley 2004, when a daisy chain (multiple The scrapbook documents the Elementary School, Glenn McClain, improvised explosive devices wired students’ thoughts as they worked accompanied the Platte Valley students. together) exploded next to his Humvee. carefully on the quilt — discussing The hospital held a presentation Brooks has had numerous and voting for the design and quilt top ceremony at Evans’ Healer Chapel and a surgeries and procedures since his pattern. Many were nervous because reception afterwards for the fifth graders. original injury and was back at Evans they had no experience. They wanted “Our students are learning that earlier this month with increased pain to make a perfect quilt, as it was going patriotism and citizenship are about and other symptoms. Meeting the to “a perfect Soldier, who had put his the community — not about them. students from Platte Valley was a life on the line to protect his country.” They thought it was great that happy experience for Brooks. The fifth graders from Platte something they were doing will help “I respect them for taking time to Elementary School wrote: “We stuffed all Photo by Rebecca E. Tonn others. It gave them a sense of make a patriotic quilt. It’s nice to of our love, appreciation and good wishes Staff Sgt. Lee Brooks displays the accomplishment,” McClain said. know someone out there cares — it into the quilt before it was quilted, so that patriotic quilt and scrapbook that During their visit, the students meant a lot to me,” Brooks said. The our love, appreciation and good wishes fifth graders, from Platte Valley were able to personally present a quilt, scrapbook includes photos of the will be a part of the quilt forever.” Elementary school in Kersey, Colo., pillowcase and scrapbook to a wounded fifth graders during the quilt-making For more information about presented to him at Evans Army Fort Carson Soldier. Staff Sgt. Lee process, handwritten letters from Quilts of Valor Foundation, go to Community Hospital, May 2. Brooks was injured in Iraq in November students and quotes from fifth graders. www.qovf.org or call (302) 236-0230. MOUNTAINEER 32 May 24, 2007 Community MOUNTAINEER Sports & Leisure May 24, 2007 33 SPORTS & LEISURE Carson Triathlon successful Story and photos by triathlon there is definitely a weaker Walt Johnson event and mine is the cycling. I am Mountaineer staff just going to go out there and do my best and see how it is. I trained for the It was the first time it has happened bike a little more than I did the other here and judging from the overwhelming two events because I’m not as response to it, the Fort Carson Triathlon concerned about doing well in the will become a permanent fixture swimming or the run,” Sercel said. in the sports community. Kristine Gregory said the day was According to Amber Flores, great and the event was just as good Department of Community Activities and she gained a lot by competing in project officer for the triathlon the the event. She said she does physical event had more participants than training with her unit each day but expected and could be one of the top this was a good break from that and it triathlons at any military installation. was a bonus that it had so many good “We had 78 participants and we athletes and solid competition. didn’t expect that many for our first “The staff was wonderful the race, triathlon. The people I have spoken to was competitive and it met my expecta- really appreciate the event and we got tions,” Gregory said. “I was a little a lot of correspondence thanking us for concerned about the swimming because putting on this event,” Flores said. I am not a natural swimmer. What I The event was filled with athletes liked about the way they set this up was who participate in one or more of the they let the slower swimmer like myself swimming, running and bicycling events go into the water first and that helped on a regular basis but not many people me a lot because if I had to go into the have done all of the events. One athletes swim portion with the other people I who took part in the event, Kimberly would have been so far behind. This way Sercel, said she was not a triathlete, we were ahead of the group and even but wanted to see how she could measure though some people caught up to us I up in the challenging event. always felt we were a part of the race. “I needed something to train for It’s a good chance I’ll do another one of and I figured a triathlon was a pretty these if they have one here. It was really good thing. In my case, I want to see competitive and you want to be a part Runners race toward the finish line during the run portion of the Fort how the bicycle portion goes. In a of something like this,” Gregory added. Carson Triathlon May 17 at Pershing Field.

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Story and photos by he will come into this year’s event Walt Johnson with a new frame of mind and a Mountaineer staff new package that will definitely make the judge’s decision as difficult Fort Carson’s Tony Claiborne as it was last year. and Ann Claiborne have both been “I totally changed my training recognized as elite athletes in the regiment since last year’s show. sport of body building and fitness. Sometimes you get stuck in a routine Both have won numerous titles and you forget that you have to shock in the National Physique Committee the body, especially when you are competitions in Colorado and New doing bodybuilding. The training I Mexico. Now both will be among am doing now is a lot more intense a group of amateur athletes, many than I was doing before and I am representing the military community bringing a totally new package to here, that will be taking part in the the show this year. You want to Shaw Ray Pro/Am bodybuilding always bring in the best package and fitness competition June 1-2 you can and that hard work and at the Colorado Convention dedication is in the gym before the Center in Denver. show. Once I get on stage I just want This will be Tony Claiborne’s to showcase the hard work I put second time in the event which saw into being successful in the sport. him place a razor-thin second at last Ann Claiborne is trying to year’s competition. For Ann Claiborne complete an impressive 18-month this will be her first time competing period and highlight just how much in the event and she will be coming fitness plays a key role in her life as off a great outing as she was named a Soldier, mother and wife. She said the top female fitness competitor at that winning the Southern Colorado the Southern Colorado and Military event was the culmination of a lot of competition April 5 at Doherty High hard work and dedication and she is School in Colorado Springs. looking forward to doing the same Tony Claiborne has been looking thing at the show in Denver. forward to this event since finishing Fort Carson’s Tony Claiborne will be one of the featured athletes at the Shawn second in last year’s event. He said See Championship on Page 37 Ray Pro/Am classic June 1-2 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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Mountaineer Edith Lucas Athlete of the Week Sports Position: Youth Services Center soccer coach What got you started coaching youth soccer? My kids actually got me into coaching soccer. I have never played the game. I have played sports my whole life but it wasn’t until we watched my daughter play soccer one year that we (my husband and I) decided that we would coach. What was the best personal moment in your playing career? I was chosen as the defensive player of the week in college a few times. I was the point guard and more of a distributor but I was happy to be recognized three times in a row for my defensive play. What is your best professional sports moment? My favorite professional sports moment had to be watching the 49ers win their fifth Super Bowl championship. I am a big Joe Montana fan but I thought it was special that no one was rooting for Steve Young to win the championship and the ’Niners won it with him. Also my husband is a Steelers fan and at the time it gave the ’Niners five wins and the Steelers only had four championships. So it gave me bragging rights. If you could meet one person from the fitness sports world who would it be and why? It would probably be Joe Montana. I thought he had a great mind for football and was an outstanding athlete. I thought he was a leader and had a lot of unselfish qualities about him. What would you change about sports today? I would say if you got caught using drugs or had any kind of drug offense you would be done just like anyone in society would be. What lesson are we teaching our kids if they see that because you are Photo by Walt Johnson a professional athlete and have money you can get away with it?

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goal. Each has put in some serious Championship time getting into condition for the From Page 35 show and both expect to do well “I exceeded my goals in the representing the Army, their fami- show. You always want to do as lies and themselves. well as you can, but coming off my “I have been putting in about 10 pregnancy, I didn’t expect to take hours a week and its tough because the overall title. I was extremely you have to time your workout with thrilled to win the title, especially your nutrition. You can’t afford to when I considered the quality of spend too much time in the gym competitors that were at the show. I without replenishing your body. I go had some phenomenal support and through a full body workout over the without that support I could not course of a week and on some days have accomplished what I did. I I look at some areas that I may not was extremely focused on this feel as good about as others. I try to show more than I have been for look at my physique and see what is any other show I have done. I lacking, what is not working well wanted to prove to other females and then try to adjust. You want to that it (competing on a competitive compete against people who are at level) can be done coming off preg- their best because that is a good nancy,” Ann Claiborne said. gauge on the kind of shape you are “I also thought about sometimes in. When you compete you want to as Soldiers we just meet the go against people that are putting in standards and I think it’s important the same kind of time and effort that that we exceed the standards. It does you are and then see who comes out take a lot more effort than the on top,” Tony Claiborne said. average person may want to commit One thing is certain, the to because of our military sched- Claibornes will be right in the hunt ules. Because we are Soldiers 24 for gold at this year’s event because hours a day, seven days a week, so of their commitment to fitness and you have to give a lot more in terms their commitment to representing of time and effort,” she added. their family and the Army. Each has Tony Claiborne and Ann said this will go a long way toward Claiborne both have ambitions of helping achieve a personal goal and will let people know Army Soldier- taking their talents to the profes- Fort Carson’s Ann Claiborne will be among the amateur featured athletes at athletes take serving our country and sional level but they both realize the Shawn Ray Pro/Am classic June 1-2 at the Colorado Convention Center fitness in a very serious light. this is the stepping stone to their in Denver.

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Story and photos by Nel Lampe visitors at Lake Pueblo State Park or Mountaineer staff any of the 40 plus Colorado State Parks may purchase an annual pass Colorado is known for the Rocky for $55. The annual pass allows the Mountains and residents of the pass holder unlimited access to any Pikes Peak region have a grand view Colorado State Park. of Pikes Peak. Disabled veterans whose vehicles But people who favor watery bear Colorado DV license plates are views are almost out of luck. Except admitted free and require no pass. for a few reservoirs or ponds, Prospect The day pass can be purchased at Lake at Memorial Park is about it for park entrances. the Colorado Springs area. One of the state’s most popular It may surprise newcomers that it’s state parks, Lake Pueblo State Park is only about 40 miles to a large body sometimes referred to as Pueblo of water — Lake Pueblo State Park. Reservoir. The lake was created as part Water conditions at Lake Pueblo of the Frying Pan River-Arkansas State Park are much better than the River Water Storage Project, completed past few years. Already, the water and opened to the public in July 1975. A camper tries out his windsail at his level is 11 feet higher than last year. The Frying Pan River-Arkansas campsite at Lake Pueblo State Park. There are 400 campsites in the park. According to Assistant Park River project was primarily created to Ranger Mitchell Martin, the shore line provide irrigation water for farms in the is included in the park. has changed because the water level Arkansas Valley and to provide flood The park provides views of the is higher, and there are hidden control as well as water for Pueblo. Greenhorn and Wet Mountain ranges. hazards in the water. He urges boaters Fish and wildlife conservation and Pikes Peak is also visible from the park. to use caution. recreation were also part of the plan. Nearly two million people use The park is part of the Colorado The area that is now Lake Pueblo Lake Pueblo State Park each year, but State Parks system and there is a State Park was once used by American the water usually isn’t overcrowded. required entry fee. A daily pass, valid Indians and early settlers. Part of the The lake is 11 miles long and from the day it is purchased until Charles Goodnight Ranch — he led surrounded by grassy plains, small noon the following day, is $5 per car. cattle drives from Texas to Colorado People who might be frequent along the Goodnight-Loving Trail — See Lake on Page 40

Fishing Day Children of deployed Soldiers will enjoy a day of fishing at Lake Pueblo State Park June 16. Southern Colorado’s best tourna- ment fishers will teach 7-12 year olds the fine art of fishing. According to Mark T. Browning II, the outreach coordi- nator for GMH Military Housing, children who have been signed up for the fishing day will be taken to Pueblo Lake by bus about 7 a.m. June 16. Those children will be provided lunch. The fishing day is sponsored by Sprint, Little Caesar's of Pueblo, Gray Lines, Coca Cola, the Walleye Association, as well as GMH. The event is free for the children. Places to see in the Call Browning at 576-3198 for more information. Pikes Peak area. A boat passes the dam at Lake Pueblo State Park. The water is 11 feet higher than 2006. May 24, 2007 MOUNTAINEER 40 May 24, 2007 Lake From Page 39 hills and limestone cliffs. There are 60 miles of shore surrounding the lake, which is fed by the Arkansas River. The park has 5,000 water acres and 9,000 acres of land. Martin said there are several interpretative programs; call (719) 561-9320 for a schedule. Although the lake doesn’t have a sandy beach, another area of the park has a swimming area and beach — Rock Canyon swim beach. The nine-acre swim beach is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty. A covered, open-sided bathhouse is available for visitors Many boats are moored at the South Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park. Pikes Peak can be seen in who want to stay in the shade. Other options the background. include hanging out on the beach or choosing a shade tree in the grass-covered park area In addition, a group campground including food and gasoline. nearby, which also comes with picnic tables. accommodates 17 campers. Because the climate is milder in Pueblo The swim beach has a paddle boat and tube To reserve a campsite, call (800) than Colorado Springs — the lake’s at 4,900 concession and a large three-tube water slide. 678-CAMP (2267). feet altitude — the recreation season is longer, There are snack bars, showers, restrooms Camping permits must be displayed. usually March through October. and lockers available at the swim beach. The full service camping areas are open A visitor center at the park headquarters, Admission to the swim beach area is $1 per from April 1 to the end of September. The near the South Marina has a few displays about person, in addition to the $5 park day pass. camping fee is $14 for sites without electricity, the Frying Pan-Arkansas project, area wildlife Children under 6 years old swim for free. $18 for sites with electricity. Firewood is and fish, brochures about area attractions, Camping is popular in Lake Pueblo State sold at the ranger stations. boating rules, books and souvenirs. Park. The 400 sites are frequently sold out During winter, only the primitive A ranger is on duty to answer questions. during summer weekend, especially holidays. campground is open. In addition to water sports, visitors can Make reservations early. For people who just want to spend the day, hike the trails or use bicycle paths. The park has three campgrounds, there are dozens of picnic sites, for day use only. The Outdoor Recreation Complex on including 281 campsites with electric The park itself is open every day of the post has almost anything you might need hookups, water, a paved camping pad, tables, year, 24 hours per day. for a weekend trip to Lake Pueblo State grills, shades and nearby flush restroom, Warm water temperature at Lake Pueblo Park; call 526-1993 to make reservations for laundry and shower facilities. Another 100 makes it an ideal spot for water skiing and rental equipment. campsites have a paved camping pad, table, regular wind conditions are excellent for Other Colorado State Parks in the Pikes grill, shade, water and restrooms. sailboating and sailboarding. Peak region include Eleven Mile and Spinney Seven walk-in camping sites are equipped Boaters must comply with Colorado Lake about 60 miles west near Highway 24. with only tables and grills. Boating Statutes and Regulations. A copy of the To reach Lake Pueblo State Park, drive rules is available at Lake Pueblo State Park. Interstate 25 to Pueblo and take the Highway 50 Boaters enter the lake at either the northshore West exit. Continue for four miles, turning south or southshore docks. There is no additional onto Pueblo Boulevard, then go about four more fee for boat use at the lake. miles to Thatcher Avenue. Turn west and follow Fishing is popular at Lake Pueblo. signs to the entrance — it’s about six more miles. The lake has channel catfish, sunfish, crappie, walleye, black bass, wipers and trout. A valid Colorado Fishing License is required. A one-day to five-day fishing license may be purchased at the park. Children under 16 years of age are not required to have a fishing license. Marine service is available, including boat repairs, Limestone cliffs frame the view at Lake rentals and boat mooring Pueblo State Park. slips. A few supplies are sold,

Fishing is a popular pastime at Lake Pueblo Just the Facts State Park. • Travel time: about an hour • For ages: all • Type: lake, park • Fun factor: A family (Out of 5 stars) group settles • Wallet damage: $ under a shade $ = Less than $20 tree near the $$ = $21 to $40 water at the $$$ = $41 to $60 swim beach at $$$$ = $61 to $80 Lake Pueblo (Based on a family of four) State Park. MOUNTAINEER Happenings May 24, 2007 41

complete. Use fee at Colorado State Parks is high-wire artists, trapeze acts and clowns. $5 for a day pass or $55 for an annual pass that Military ticket prices are $10-$17; call can be used at any Colorado State Park. 477-2116 for information.

Family Carnival American Idol Carson and Barnes Circus Family carnival night is June 15, 5-8 p.m., Winner of the first season American The Carson and Barnes Circus from at the Elkhorn. Admission is $8.95 for anyone Idol title, Kelly Clarkson, presents a concert Oklahoma will be in a big circus tent Saturday- older than 12, and $4 for ages 6-11. Children in Denver at the Pepsi Center July 21 at 7:30 Monday at Ironhorse Park’s east side. 5 and under are admitted free. Activities include p.m. Get tickets at Ticketmaster, 520-9090. Performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday a buffet, pony rides, face painting, games, and Sunday and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday. balloon art, a magician and clowns. For Flying W Ranch Tickets are available at Information, Tickets information call 576-6646. The Flying W Ranch starts serving and Registration for $10 and at the gate for chuckwagon suppers Memorial Day weekend $20. Children 11 and younger are admitted free. Memorial Day service through September. The family-friendly event Call 526-4495 or 526-5366 for information. The annual Memorial Day service, includes a visit to the Western town, barbecue sponsored by the Pikes Peak Veterans Council beef or chicken and all the trimmings, followed “Into the Woods” and its 42 member organizations is at the Veterans by Western music performed by the Flying “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim Memorial in Memorial Park, May 28. Guest W Wranglers. Adults pay $19.50, children includes favorite fairy tale characters and is speaker is Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance $9.50 and 2 and under are free. Go online to presented in the theater of the Colorado McWilliams, Division West, First Army and Fort www.flyingw.com or call 598-4000. The Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. Carson. The inclement weather location is the Flying W is at 3330 Chuckwagon Road. Call the box office at 634-5583 for tickets. Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and The memorial service is open to the public. Buell Children’s Museum Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. The Pueblo’s Buell Children’s Museum production runs today through June 3. Uncle Wilber’s fountain opens its new exhibit “Jump to Japan: Uncle Wilber’s fountain is now open. The Discovering Culture through Popular Art.” New state park fountain has water features and an animated It opens Saturday at the museum at 210 N. Looking for a new place to hike or picnic? centerpiece and is located in Acacia Park, near Santa Fe Ave. Children will explore feature Cheyenne Mountain State Park, just across the corner of Platte Avenue and Bijou Street. film animation, Japanese comics, woodblock Highway 115 from Fort Carson’s main gate, is printing and scrolls. Admission is $4 for open Saturdays and Sundays, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. The circus is coming adults and $3 for children. Hours are for hiking and picnicking. Work is under way on The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. campgrounds, landscaping, a visitor center and Bailey Bellobration is in the World Arena The museum is in downtown Pueblo, rest rooms. The park will be open every day June 13-17. This extravaganza includes there’s free parking nearby. of the week when construction projects are exotic animals, such as white tigers, stunts, Compiled by Nel Lampe

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Territory Days Old Colorado City hosts its annual rip-roaring festival Memorial Day Weekend. Street entertainment and music begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday along Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th Streets. There are food choices galore. Park at Coronado High School on West Fillmore Street and use the shuttle. Courtesy photo

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