Mountain Post Historical Center Design Unveiled Public Affairs Office Construction Is Expected Fourth of July

Vol. 64, No. 27 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson community July 7, 2006 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Mountain Post Historical Center design unveiled Public Affairs Office Construction is expected Fourth of July. to be complete in 2009, Mellini said the The Mountain Post will pending the project’s ability project is being done in a get a new museum near to raise the $13 million community-friendly fash- Gate 1 in coming years and required to build it. ion in what he and other members of the community The unveiling also board members hope will were able to take a sneak marked the kickoff of a be an area “not only for preview as to what it will fundraising campaign. the showing of artifacts look like June 30 at a press Over the years, the but also a place for quiet conference here. Mountain Post has had sev- times for memorials, out- The Mountain Post eral historical holding areas door artifacts for children Historical Center Board of and displays, but they have and families.” Directors unveiled the been located inside the gates Mellini said the board artist’s rendering of the 30- of the installation. The new hopes individual units foot glass wall structure museum will be located out- will submit plans and that will reflect the image side the main gate, making build memorials outside of Cheyenne Mountain and the facility accessible to the the Mountain Post the Global War on entire Colorado Springs Historical Center. Terrorism Memorial at the community. The new museum A groundbreaking press conference. is expected to have state-of- ceremony is expected The unveiling of the the-art interactive displays next year. museum’s design was done similar to those located at the Once operational, the by guest speakers Maj. Gen. Smithsonian Institute in Mountain Post Historical Robert W. Mixon Jr., 7th Washington, D.C. Center will serve as a dis- Infantry Division and Fort Mixon said he envisions tinct stop for the numerous Carson commander, Lt. Gen. a true centerpiece for the veterans and family (retired) Edward Soriano and entire community. “It (the members of active-duty Board Chairman Lou museum) will be a place not Soldiers assigned to the Mellini. Speakers joined a only for new Soldiers to be post. It will also serve as period-costumed military acquainted with the a focal point for reunions member to place a piece of Mountain Post but also a of Fort Carson veterans the artist-rendered puzzle on place the entire community from all eras since WW II. a display board before the can come to learn about the Additionally, a link with Photo by Susan Galentine, Directorate of Environmental Compliance and Management standing-room-only crowd at Army and the post. the new Cheyenne Moun- Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr., 7th Infantry Division and Fort the event. “It’s a tribute to the tain State Park is expected Carson commanding general, right, places a piece of the artist- The 30,000-square-foot heroes who’ve made inde- to provide more tourism rendered photo on a display board with the aid of a period- building will house memo- pendence possible,” Mixon exposure for the region dressed re-enactor at a June 30 press conference outside Fort rabilia from Fort Carson’s said, explaining the signifi- and closer ties between Carson’s Gate 1. The Mountain Post Historical Center is expected military role from World cance of the unveiling being the post and surrounding to be open in 2009, pending the raising of the $13 million required War II to present. held on the eve of the communities. to build the 30,000-square-foot structure. INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEER

Opinion/Editorial Community No butts allowed ...... 2 Fun at the safety rodeo ...... 11 Post talk ...... 2 Community briefs ...... 12 Time to clean house? ...... 14 News Chapel briefs ...... 15 Motorcycle safety clubs ...... 3 Chess champs ...... 16 Memorial Park celebration ...... 17 Military Keep hydration in mind ...... 18 3rd HBCT encounters mass casualty .5 Playing hard ...... 19 Military briefs ...... 6 Retirees say ‘goodbye’ ...... 7 Feature USNORTHCOM, Canada partner . . . . .8 The Fourth on the Third ...... 22-23 IA takes over ...... 9 Aviation activation ...... 10 Happenings Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ...... 25-26 Get Out ...... 27-28 MUST SEE Sports Community keeps league strong . . .31 Battalion-level smoker set ...... 32 Coach of the week ...... 34 Photo by Master Sgt. Dennis E. Beebe Ready for rugby? ...... 36 Lady Mountaineers stats ...... 37 Changing command More Mountaineer sports ...... 40 Cool pool news ...... 42 Lt. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, center, 3rd Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, hands the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 colors to Col. Michael A. Bills, the new commander of the regiment, NBA Slam Jam at Ironhorse Park. Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 See Pages 22-23. Post information (719) 526-5811 during the change of command ceremony at Pershing Field June 29. Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 Col. H.R. McMaster, right, relinquished command. MOUNTAINEER 2 July 7, 2006 Opinion/Editorial No ifs, ands or butts by Douglas M. Rule stable mountain range. But still I saw smokers Cigarette butts may not be totally Fort Carson Public Affairs toss out cigarette butts. And the grass was extinguished when they are tossed out. They just as dry down here as it was up there. can catch dry grasslands on fire and it has This month, because of the dry weather The police could ticket offenders, but I never happened around here. While downtown conditions, both the state of Colorado and saw anyone being pulled over. Colorado Springs may not be a high-risk area, the garrison commander have enacted While many cars no longer come equipped the outskirts are. Powers Boulevard is heavily restrictions on open fires. Having lived in with cigarette lighters, most still come with traveled with grassy fields on both sides. But Colorado for a while and having seen, ashtrays. So why aren’t they being used? Maybe just past those grassy fields are families’ homes firsthand, the devastation caused by the it’s a pain to empty them, but if smoking is and businesses. It wouldn’t take too long, espe- Hayman Fire, this makes good sense. something you enjoy, you should have to clean cially on a windy day, for those fires to reach What doesn’t make good sense is some of up after yourself. We enjoy owning a dog and we those homes. Those are the homes of people like the behavior I have observed by some drivers. clean up after her in public places (and yes, there you and me. I know I would be really angry if I First off, this is not an anti-smoking are a lot of dog owners who don’t). But this is lost my house, with all my belongings, because column. It is about a safety hazard that often not a cleaning-up issue, it is a safety issue. someone couldn’t be bothered to use the ashtray. gets ignored; or it is a safety hazard that I’m not sure what it is about discarding There is no way that we are going to prevent doesn’t even get thought about. cigarette butts, but I have noticed that there all the wildfires. Accidents will happen that During the time of the Hayman Fire, one are two types of smokers: those who are catch grass and trees on fire. Lightning will restriction that was in place was tossing out considerate and those who are not. The strike. Electrical lines will spark. But each of us cigarette butts from vehicles. One wouldn’t considerate ones are probably the same ones can take a little extra precaution at this time. If think it would be too hard to think about, who ask, “Do you mind if I smoke?” But you do smoke in your car, think twice before seeing that a huge plume of smoke made the it is not really a difference here about being tossing out that butt. Your ashtray was made for Front Range look more like a volcano than a considerate or not, but being safe or not. a purpose. Use it appropriately. And thank you.

What is the best part about living POST TALK: at Fort Carson? “The great view of “The convenience the mountains.” of having pretty much everything Pvt. Patrick I need right here Shanley on post.” 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment Ivy Nichols Family member

“The changing “All the great “Being from climate and activities Fort Kansas, I like atmosphere Carson puts on the mountain is nice.” for the families.” scenery right outside my Sgt. Bentura Spc. Marc Frazer back yard.” Orosco United States 2nd Brigade, Army Garrison Spc. Michael 4th Infantry Division Hellon 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

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Story and photo by the riders weren’t wearing a helmet Elaine Wilson and many didn’t have training or a Army News Service motorcycle license. The severity of the problem is FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas echoed in the civilian world, where — Although he takes pride in his motorcycle crashes injured about motorcycle gear and pristine Harley- 76,000 people and claimed more than Davidson, James Stubblefield is happy 4,000 lives in 2004, according to the to show off the scratches and scuff National Highway Traffic Safety marks on his helmet. Each mark repre- Administration. sents an injury that didn’t happen. To help keep safety at the forefront, He recalls one day in particular the chief of staff of the Army is encour- that he averted an injury, and possibly aging seasoned riders to take less expe- worse. rienced ones under their wings through “I was going to work and just sit- a motorcycle mentorship program. ting at a red light,” said the U.S. Army “Just as we mentor and develop South employee. “A driver slammed new Soldiers, I am asking experienced into me and my motorcycle stopped his motorcyclists to mentor new riders car. I did a flip and my bike was and help them develop their riding skills and knowledge,” Gen. Peter destroyed.” With personal protective equipment in place, James Stubblefield, of U.S. Schoomaker wrote in a December Luckily, Stubblefield was wearing Army South, is ready to ride. protective gear. He walked away from 2005 memorandum. the accident unharmed and was back at Stubblefield took the suggestion to mentorship of inexperienced riders. adamant about safety. work the next day. heart and turned his recreational riding The club is open to all military “You cannot be a member in the Dozens of other riders aren’t so club, called the USARSO Riders, into members — active, Reserve and club unless you wear (personal protec- lucky. Since October, 33 Soldiers the Rough Riders Motorcycle Riding retired — as well as Department of tive equipment); it’s mandatory,” have died in motorcycle crashes. Club, a private organization at Fort Sam Defense civilians. Whatever the affil- According to Army analysis, most of Houston dedicated to safe riding and iation, Stubblefield is equally See Motorcycle on Page 4

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and DoD civilians on duty status are required civilian employee and a new club member. Motorcycle to wear it off post as well, in accordance with Santini went on her first ride June 25, From Page 3 DoD Instruction 6055.4. although she rode on the back of a bike this Stubblefield said, adding that whether Protective gear in place, the Rough Riders time around. people choose his club or another, he would take monthly rides through scenic locations in “After I take the safety course and get my avoid any riding club that didn’t stress safety. Texas, incorporating families and recreational license, my mentor (Stubblefield) is going to Personal protective equipment includes a activities. But it’s not just easy riding for club help me pick out a bike,” she said. helmet, long-sleeved shirt, eye protection, members. Each may be called on to mentor a “I can’t wait to ride.” over-the-ankle hard-soled shoes or boots, pants, new member. A timely emphasis on safety combined with and a reflective vest or belt. The Rough Riders offer a six-month a focus on fun has people talking about the trail- The Rough Riders require members to wear mentorship that walks new riders through every blazing Rough Riders, and Stubblefield has been personal protective equipment on and off post, stage of the learning process, from bike selection getting calls from motorcyclists at other military whether affiliated with the military or not. to safe riding through the Hill Country. installations looking to start a similar club. “I can’t figure out why people wouldn’t wear “Mentorship is a very important part of “We’re setting up video-teleconferences with the right gear or have the proper training,” said motorcycle education. other posts so we can share our ideas,” he said. Stubblefield. “Maybe they think it’s cool, but I “During this phase, good and bad riding “We’re happy to help.” don’t think it’s cool. It’s a no-brainer to me.” habits are established and that is what saves lives For more information on the Rough Riders, Stubblefield’s safety policy isn’t just a and develops safe riders within the community,” call Stubblefield at (210) 355-8735. personal preference; for military members, Stubblefield said. it’s a requirement. “I’ve never seen a club like this that includes Editor’s note: For information on local Anyone riding on a military installation must recreational activities with such a strong emphasis safety clubs contact the Fort Carson Safety wear protective equipment and service members on safety,” said Frenchie Santini, USARSO Office at 526-3058.

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For details • Facility custodial services — Call Larry at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. At the briefing, Soldiers visit the Web site at www.carson.army.mil/harmony Haack at 526-6669 for service needs or to report must submit a Department of Defense Form or call Sgt. Joshua Soelzer at 338-2340 or 524-3618. complaints. 1840/1840R. Submit completed claims Tuesdays Casualty training — Fort Carson holds casu- • Elevator maintenance — Call Larry Haack at and Thursdays. alty training July 18-21 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in 526-6669. DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities bldg 1117, the Mountain Post Training and • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call operate under the following hours: Education Center, room 202B. This training is Don Phillips at 526-9271. Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), mandatory for Soldiers assuming casualty assis- • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6:30 p.m. tance officer and casualty notification officer at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help tools (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- duties. For more information call 526-5613 or e-mail and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. [email protected]. • Base operations contract COR — Call Terry Indianhead Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. HMCC closure — Due to budget constraints, the Hagen at 526-9262 for reporting wind damage, snow (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-7 p.m. Hazardous Material Control Center will be closed removal concerns, damaged traffic signs or other (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 beginning Saturday until further notice. This closure facility damage. a.m.- 1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. will require Fort Carson units and activities to order, • Portable latrines — Call Fred Buckner at Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. store and issue their own Class II Packaged Products. 526-6676 to request latrines, for service or to (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6:30 The HMCC will no longer provide staff assistance report damaged or overturned latrines. p.m. (dinner). This DFAC is closed weekends. visits to unit’s hazardous materials custodians. For Patton Inn — Monday-Friday 7:30-9 a.m. more information call 526-9094. CIF Hours (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-7 p.m. Environmental Health training — The Regular business hours (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- Environmental Health section of Preventive Medicine Due to the number of Soldiers who need to clear 1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. offers heat category monitoring training, food service the Central Issue Facility during June and July, CIF is Striker Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- sanitation training and classes on heat and cold adjusting its operating hours temporarily. CIF will fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6:30 p.m. weather injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, revert to normal operating hours Aug. 1. Soldiers may (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 hearing conservation and medical threat briefings. make turn-in appointments by calling 526-3321. Listed a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. For more information on these classes call 526-7922 below are the new operating hours. 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- or 524-2238. Initial issues fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6 p.m. Joint Personal Property Shipping Office — Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. (dinner). This DFAC is closed weekends. The Joint Personal Property Shipping Office is Partial issues scheduling group briefings to accommodate Monday and Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m. and Friday Briefings Soldiers set to depart the Mountain Post this 7:30-11:30 a.m. Special Forces briefings — will be held summer. Individual briefings will not be held Cash sales/report of survey Wednesdays at bldg 1217, room 305, from 10-11 except in emergencies. All briefings will be group Monday through Thursday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be briefings. Soldiers must make an appointment to and 12:30-3 p.m. and Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. E4-E6 from any military occupational specialty; attend group briefings by calling 526-3755 or Direct exchange have a general technical score of at least 100; be a stopping by bldg 1220. Monday and Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m. and Friday U.S. citizen; score 229 or higher on the Army Officer Candidate School board –– OCS local 7:30-11:30 a.m. Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Special Forces board packets must be turned in to the 502nd Partial turn-ins physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the Web site at Personnel Services Battalion, bldg 1118, room 316, Monday through Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. no later than Monday. The original application Full turn-ins ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and packet plus two copies should be turned in. Packets Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. Alumni Program preseparation briefing is required will be consolidated and those meeting eligibility and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for all departing service members. requirements will be scheduled for the local OCS Unit issues and turn-ins Current ACAP policy requires personnel ending board to be held July 17-18 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. time in service to register one year out and retirees the Elkhorn Conference Center, bldg 7300. Packets two years out. ACAP preseparation briefings are for those candidates approved will be forwarded to Hours of operation held Monday through Friday from 7:30-9 a.m. the Department of the Army for approval during Education Center hours of operation — The Attendees should report to ACAP by 7:15 a.m, the week of Sept. 11. For more information call Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s bldg 1118, room 133. Call 526-1002 to schedule 526-5824. hours are as follows: the briefing. Learning Resource Center offerings — The • Counselor Support Center — Monday ETS briefing — ETS briefings for enlisted Learning Resource Center, located in the through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, personnel will be held the first and third Tuesday of Education Center, bldg 1117, room 216, offers 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each month until further notice. Briefing sign-in academic review including GT preparation, GED • Army Learning Center and Basic Skills begins at 7 a.m. at bldg 1042, room 310. assistance, placement tests including SAT, ACT, Classes — Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.- Briefings will be given on a first-come, first- GRE, GMAT and more. Patrons may also use com- noon, closed training holidays. served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of puters to check e-mail, surf the Internet or navigate • Defense Activity for Nontraditional their ETS but must attend the briefing no later than desktop application tutorials. Hours of operation Education Support and Advanced Personnel 30 days prior to their ETS or start date of transition include Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 9 Testing — Monday through Friday, 7:30-11:30 leave. Call Orlando James at 526-2240 or e-mail a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m., closed training holidays. [email protected]. information call the Learning Resource Center at • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional 526-4058/8077. Academic Skills Training — Monday through DPW services — Do you know who to call when Thursday, 1-4 p.m., closed training holidays. a windstorm causes damage to your facility, overturns • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- a portable latrine or when trash containers are 4:15 p.m., closed training holidays. overflowing? Military Occupational Specialty Library — The Directorate of Public Works is responsible Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., closed BOSS meeting — The post BOSS meeting, for a wide variety of services on Fort Carson. Services training holidays. for BOSS representatives, meets the third range from repair and maintenance of facilities to Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for Thursday of each month at Xtremes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. equipping units with a sweeper, and cleaning motor the Legal Assistance Office are Monday-Thursday MOUNTAINEER Military July 7, 2006 7

3rd HBCT From Page 5 work out of the TMC were in the midst of other activities when the call came to respond to an inbound mass casualty. “I was getting ready to go to the gym,” said Spc. Joshua Randles, Company D, 1-68 CAB. “(When I got here) I started treating the wounds as calm as possible.” Randles said he found just helping out to be a justifica- tion of his skills as a medic. “It’s good to be able to get my hands on a patient,” he said. “I feel like I’m helping either by starting an IV or just smiling at a kid.” Once treated, 32 of the more severe patients were medically evacuated by air Photo by Master Sgt. Dennis Beebe to level three U.S. hospital care. Also, five were taken A bid farewell to Baqubah General Hospital with minor wounds. Twenty-four Soldiers, their spouses and children stand on Manhart Field during a retirement ceremony June “There are countless 28. Lt. Gen. Joseph R. Inge, deputy commander, United States Northern Command and vice commander, people that we’re helping out United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command, was the reviewing officer, who, along that otherwise might not make with Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph P. Van Dyke, presided over the retirement ceremony. it,” Beauchamp said.

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Devin Fisher The general said Canada and the United States assist one another, should that be necessary,” United States Northern Command can capitalize on the unique binational relationship Dumais said. that dates to the 1958 creation of the North Dumais stressed the importance of being pre- United States Northern Command has a new American Aerospace Defense Command, which is pared to deal with an “event of magnitude” that partner in defending North America from future co-located with USNORTHCOM and shares the crosses the U.S.-Canada border in an effective terrorist and natural disasters. same commander. binational and bilateral way. The relationship During his first official visit as the commander “Both nations have very strong historical ties, between the two commands will enhance support of Canada Command, Lt. Gen. Marc Dumais cultural ties and even family ties,” Dumais said. The between the nations during events like Hurricane promised the two nations would take their already two nations had a “common concern and threat with Katrina last year in the United States and the 1998 strong military cooperation to new heights. respect to the Cold War and the Soviet block. Canadian ice storm, he added. Canada Command is the Canadian Forces for- “Since 9/11, the threat has changed dramatically Another takeaway from the visit for Canada mation responsible for the conduct of all routine and … so we need to establish new ways of ensuring mil- Command is how USNORTHCOM has implemented contingency domestic operations. itary-to-military cooperation to counter this threat.” its enlisted force into the operation, said Command The creation of Canada Command was based on Noting that Northern Command has been opera- Chief Warrant Officer Eric Christensen, command the new international security environment and a tional for nearly four years and Canada Command chief warrant officer of Canada Command, who commitment to place greater emphasis on the defense just officially stood up Feb. 1, Dumais said, “We have accompanied Dumais on the trip. of North America. a lot that we can learn from Northern Command.” “It’s important to see how noncommissioned Dumais, who took charge of Canada Command “We have similar challenges in the way we might members down here at USNORTHCOM are imple- May 19, visited his counterparts here June 29-30 to be called upon to respond inside our respective mented,” he said, “because Canada Command is establish relationships with USNORTHCOM nations,” Dumais said. currently an officer-centric command.” Commander Adm. Timothy J. Keating and his senior “In the event of a natural disaster or other Christensen said he’s trying to increase the staff and get a first-hand look at the command’s calamity, we can’t be there too early, but certainly it’s number of noncommissioned members at Canada operations. unacceptable to be there even a few minutes too late. Command headquarters, and seeing how enlisted “Clearly, you can have all the protocols in the “It’s a matter of always being prepared and members are employed at USNORTHCOM will help world, but it really comes down to personalities and having all the necessary coordination done in “show me which road to go down.” relationships … that’s how things really get done,” advance so that when the military is called upon, the Dumais hopes to reciprocate USNORTHCOM’s Dumais said. response time is a matter of hours and not days. “warm hospitality” next week when Keating travels “Furthering the relationship between Canada “While we have responsibilities toward our own to Calgary to meet with the Canadian chief of the Command and Northern Command was an important respective governments, there’s also a very strong defense staff, Dumais and other Canada Command first step for me.” need to work collaboratively, to be in a position to senior leadership.

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Story and photo by Sgt. Zach Mott said in his remarks to Talabany. establishing a flourishing government and military 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team The Lion Brigade will now take a principal role to growing tea. “The mission of this brigade is to in securing its nation. Each success the unit enjoys protect this young crop (young government) until it BAQUBAH, Iraq — The Lion Brigade, as the is further validation that a new Iraq is beginning to is tall and strong and then there will be tea for all 2nd Brigade, 5th Division is dubbed, took control of succeed. Fisher compared this lengthy process of Iraqis to share,” Fisher said. the region surrounding Baqubah from the 1-68th Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Lt. Col. Thomas Combat Team, in a July 1 transition of authority Fisher, left, ceremony under the unrelenting Iraqi sun. commander, “Law and security will reign again in Diyala 1-68th because of the valiant and courageous efforts of the Combined Arms soldiers standing before you today,” said Lt. Col. Battalion, 3rd Thomas Fisher, commander, 1-68th CAB, at the Heavy Brigade ceremony. Combat Team, Fisher’s troops, who helped usher the inexperi- and Brig. enced Iraqi Army soldiers into their current leading Gen. Samon role, have conducted operations with the Lion Talabany, Brigade that range from combat patrols to weapons commander, searches and assaults on insurgent groups in the area. 2nd Brigade, Gen. Samon Talabany, commander, 2nd Bde., 5th 5th Division, Iraqi Army Division, spoke to the crowd about the salute during achievements his troops have enjoyed along with the the playing American counterparts. of the Iraqi One such notable event for Talabany’s Soldiers and American was securing the last known safe house of Abu national Musab al-Zarqawi following the air strike that killed anthems during al Qaeda in Iraq’s top man June 7. a transition “We consider it a great honor to work with the of authority brave and noble soldiers of your brigade and we ceremony remain committed to supporting your efforts and July 1. those of the Iraqi people. Anytime, anywhere,” Fisher

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Unfurling the flag Lt. Col. John W. Thompson, commander of 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, and Command Sgt. Major Stephen B. Waller uncase the squadron’s colors at an activation ceremony June 30 at Butts Army Air Field. In order to keep its OH-58 Kiowa helicopters at Fort Carson, the unit was disassociated from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, which is moving to Fort Hood, Texas. Renegade Troop, 4th Squadron, was redesignated as the 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, assigned to the Medium Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. The 1st Sqdn, 6th Cav Reg consists of a headquarters troop, three air cavalry troops, an aviation support troop and a forward support troop, all stationed at Butts Army Airfield. Photo by Master Sgt. Dennis E. Beebe

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Story and photo by Sgt. Clint Stein safety jacket is that it inflates with air when the motorcycle, according to Department of Mountaineer staff safety cable is pulled from it. The cable is Defense Instruction 6055.4. Although Colorado attached to the motorcycle while the person is law doesn’t require motorcyclists to wear This year could be one of the worst for riding it, and in the event of an accident where helmets, Hutchinson said that doesn’t make a motor vehicle accidents in the past 20 years, the rider is thrown from the motorcycle, the difference for service members because they according to the Fort Carson Safety Office. cable is pulled, inflating the jacket, said Steele. have to wear a helmet at all times. To help raise awareness about the importance Air is released from a carbon dioxide Hutchinson said he hopes that not only of motor vehicle safety, Fort Carson hosted a cartridge which inflates certain chambers service member riders wear a helmet, but Motor Vehicle Safety Day and Motorcycle within the jacket in less than a half a second, all motorcycle riders take proper safety Rodeo June 30 at the Special Events Center. said Steele. She explained that when the jacket precautions when riding and wear a helmet The Safety Day was something that Maj. is inflated it protects the vital organ areas of the whether the state requires it or not. “ Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr., 7th Infantry body, spine and neck. There have been a lot of motorcycle related Division and Fort Carson commanding “Back and neck injuries are the leading deaths so far this fiscal year,” said Hutchinson. general, wanted to do before the Fourth of July cause of death-related accidents in motorcycle “I think a lot of people are starting to get weekend said Ben Hutchinson, safety and crashes,” she said. motorcycles because of the increasing gas occupational health specialist for Fort Carson. The jacket also comes equipped with built-in prices and they need to be aware of all the “People are getting killed every day in vehicle elbow pads and made with reflective material safety risk of owning one.” accidents and an inordinate amount of them that meets the Army safety standard for motor- Fort Carson offers a motorcycle safety are Soldiers,” said Hutchinson. “We wanted to cycle safety. Braadland, who after being training course that is required of all Soldiers use this event to help get the message across introduced to the safety jacket, said he hopes who own and operate a motorcycle. to be safe.” the Army will eventually make the safety jacket For more information about the course At the event, there were opportunities to see another requirement for Soldier motorcyclists. people can contact the Fort Carson Safety the latest in safety technology for motorcycle Currently, all military personnel are Office at 526-2123 or visit the Motorcycle riders, get personally owned vehicles inspected required to wear a helmet while riding a Safety Foundation Web site at www.msf-usa.org. and for motorcycle riders to compete for trophies and prizes. There was also a “Jaws of Life” demonstration by the Fort Carson Fire Department, child seat demonstration by the safety office and a drunk driving simulation using “drunk goggles” that people could take part in. Vendors who attended the safety day event donated such items as motorcycle helmets and a safety jacket. A drawing was held at the end of the day giving those who entered an opportunity to win the donated items. The safety jacket is something that David Braadland said he would love to win. Braadland, who has been riding motorcycles for the past 15 years, said he would trade in the leather riding jacket he currently owns for the safety jacket anytime. “The safety features alone on these jackets make them worth the price,” said Braadland. “But really, these jackets aren’t that much more (expensive) than a good leather riding jacket.” The jackets were first introduced in Europe and are being worn by many European law enforcement motorcyclists, said Cheryl Steele, a sales representative for the jacket and Sgt. 1st Class Alan Flinn, left, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Warriors Riding Club, inspects Sgt. ex-motocross racer. David Gilmore’s motorcycle before Gilmore rides through a skills test course during a motorcycle safety com- The unique thing about the petition at the Motor Vehicle Safety Day and Motorcycle Rodeo June 30 at the Special Events Center. MOUNTAINEER 12 July 7, 2006 Community Community briefs

Miscellaneous disease, their family members and caregivers. The event is a five-kilometer walk held Sept. Road closure — Titus Boulevard from St. Lo 9 at Antlers Park. Teams are forming now. Drive to Specker Avenue will be closed through July Register by phone or online at 266-8773 or 20. There may also be delays as construction equip- www.coloradomemorywalk.org. ment is moved across Titus Boulevard and Butts Hypertension class — Do you have high blood Road south of the Specker/Titus intersection. pressure? Do you want to lower your risk of heart Veterinary Treatment Facility — The Pikes disease? A hypertension class is presented every Peak Humane Society will no longer accept stray other Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the animals from the Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Wellness Center, bldg 1526. To register or for more Facility. This means the VTF will be forced to information call 526-7022. The class is presented euthanize pets not claimed after three working days. by Disease Management and Nutrition Care. Fort Carson residents must microchip their pets, Career fair — The Employment Readiness according to post regulations. To update existing Program, Army Community Service, is hosting a microchip contact information call Home Again at career fair in partnership with local companies at (866) 738-4324 or Avida at (800) 366-2843. All the Special Events Center, bldg 1829, today from 11 other microchips are not readable by the VTF. Call a.m.-2:30 p.m. The fair will focus on assisting mili- the clinic at 526-3803 for more information. tary spouses, family members, transitioning service An after-hours clinic for microchipping will be members, National Guard members, Reservists and held July 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the VTF. This is a retirees in finding employment. Bring your resume. walk-in clinic so no appointments are required. For details contact ACS at 526-4590/0452. No other services will be available. Call 526-3803 CASA needs volunteers — Court Appointed for details. Special Attorney is a nonprofit organization that Helping Hands Golf Tournament — The provides a volunteer’s voice in court for children second annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament will who are victims of abuse, neglect or domestic be held July 28 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course. conflict and promotes community awareness of The tourney benefits Catholic Charities Marian these issues. If you’d like to make a difference in a House. For more information call 633-2064. child’s life, the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day — Time Program may be ideal for you. The SEPT Eight sites around Colorado Springs including volunteers oversee court-ordered parenting time Acacia Park, Antlers Hilton\Palmer Terrace, Pikes and protect children from witnessing parental Peak Library District branch facilities and Security disputes when they’re being exchanged from one Service Field will host activities for Developmental parent to another. If you are over 18, have no felony Disabilities Awareness Day, Sept. 1. A total of 21 convictions and can devote seven-12 hours per different presentations, activities and productions month, contact CASA at 447-9898, extension 1020, will take place at these sites. A complete list of or e-mail [email protected]. activities and locations may be found at the Web site Women’s Equality Day workshop — Fort www.tre.org. Carson hosts a Women’s Equality Day workshop Cheyenne Mountain Lions Club — The Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elkhorn Cheyenne Mountain Lions Club hosts its annual Conference Center, bldg 7300. Cost is $5 per picnic and fundraiser Saturday at Fountain Creek person and includes lunch. Please note the reduced Regional Park, Highway 85/87 and Duckwood Lane. rate. A choice of menu is being offered: vegetarian, Cost for adults is $20, children 4-12 is $10. Ticket roast beef or turkey. A free information fair will be sales begin at 3 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the held throughout the day. Please R.S.V.P. by Aug. 7 show begins at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information call by contacting Barbara Dowling or Patricia Rosas a new hospital in Woodland Park. Cost for single Bill Galvan at 597-4905 or 574-4832, extension 37. at 526-0864 or 526-5818. players is $120, for a foursome is $480. There will National Night Out — National Night Out is Burn ban in effect — Due to the dry weather be raffles and prizes including a motorcycle from also known as American’s Night Out Against Crime. conditions, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Biker’s Dreams in Colorado Springs, golf clubs This year’s event will be held Aug. 1 at the Main Resty Jr. has imposed a burn ban. Residents should and more. For registration call Dianna Taylor at Post Exchange parking lot. NNO is designed to refrain from using all open-flame charcoal or wood (303) 907-0049 or (719) 484-0679. heighten crime and drug prevention awareness cooking, barbecue and heating devices that are not Post Traumatic Stress help –– “LZ Calvary” is a and strengthen the spirit of neighborhoods and allowed on public property (parks and open spaces). small group Bible study and support group for veterans community partnerships. Come join Army This ban does not restrict cooking within family experiencing the effects of post traumatic stress disorder. Community Service and other organizations on post housing areas but residents are asked to use care Join a group of veterans who are experienced in as they celebrate NNO. For details call 526-4590. when doing so. For more information call the Fire combat-related problems and who have successfully Career fair for veterans — The Recruit Prevention Branch, Fire and Emergency Services, dealt with the memories and effects of combat as we Military Career Fair is a free event for veterans, at 526-2679. work through PTSD-related problems through the study transitioning military personnel, National Guard Brown Road closure — Brown Road will be of God’s word, fellowship and group discussion. members, Reservists and their spouses. Job seekers closed until Aug. 1. Brown Road currently only Meetings are held Mondays at 10 a.m. at Grace need not preregister but should bring 12 copies of supports vehicles under 10,000 pounds. It is being Brethren Church, 2975 Jet Wing Dr. Call Robert P. their resume to the event. The career fair is July 12 upgraded to support increased vehicle loads to Schaffer at 390-8096 or 510-6009 for more information. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies Air service Butts Army Airfield and facilities along Alcoholics Anonymous — Alcoholics and Space Museum in Denver. Wilderness Road. Motorists may experience delays Anonymous meetings are held at Veterans Chapel Celebrate Guam Liberation Day — The and disruptions along the following routes as work Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information call Chamorro Community of Colorado celebrates the begins on heavy bridge facilities: Titus Boulevard 322-9766. 62nd anniversary of Guam’s Liberation Day July 22 between Sheridan and Barkeley avenues; Specker Claims against the estate — Anyone with at 11 a.m. at John Metcalfe Park in Fountain. A Avenue between Khe Sahn Street and Magrath claims against the estate of or indebtedness to potluck lunch will be held to commemorate the Avenue; and Butts Road between Specker Avenue Pfc. Timothy J. Madison, deceased, should contact occasion in honor of the men and women of the and Bad Toelz Road. For more information on road 2nd Lt. Mark Miller at 524-5740. armed forces. R.S.V.P. no later than July 14 by closures contact Rick Orphan at 526-9267 or Maj. • Anyone with claims against the estate of calling 209-2364, 471-9378 or e-mail John Hudson at 526-4974. or indebtedness to Sgt. James P. Muldoon, [email protected]. Teller County Fire Chief’s Open Golf deceased, should contact 1st Lt. Branden Graversen Colorado Springs Memory Walk — The Tourney — Teller County Fire Department hosts a at 524-1173. Colorado Springs Memory Walk is a pledge event golf tournament Aug. 3 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf • Anyone with claims against the estate of that raises money to support programs and services Course at Fort Carson. Deadline for registration is or indebtedness to Staff Sgt. Marion Flint Jr., of the Alzheimer’s Association, Rocky Mountain July 25. 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Chapel Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC Catholic religious education — The Catholic Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Religious Education process will begin Sept. 10. Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Registration forms will be available at Soldiers’ Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Memorial Chapel in the library in August. Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 For more information contact Pat Treacy at Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 524-2458. Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Tuesday 7 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Catholic faith information classes — Inquiry Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 sessions will begin July 17, 8 a.m. at Soldiers’ PROTESTANT Memorial Chapel. Adults who are interested in Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Cartee/526-7387 becoming Catholic and those who want to learn Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Meeker/526-3711 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Deppmeir/526-8011 more about the faith are encouraged to attend. Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-4206 Call Pat Treacy 524-2458 or Chap. (Col.) Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-4206 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626 Richard Goellen at 526-5769. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Deppmeir/526-8011 Calling all volunteers — Volunteers are needed Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans’ Magrath & Titus Chap. Zust/526-8890 Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 for chapel programs. Contact Dennis Scheck at Sunday 9 a.m. Samoan Veterans’ Titus Chap. Pies/526-3888 526-5626. JEWISH Catholic Women of Fort Carson — Catholic For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Women of Fort Carson will meet several times WICCA monthly beginning in September. Free child care is Monday 6:30 p.m. bldg 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464 available. New officers are also needed. For more NATIVE AMERICAN SWEATLODGE information call Chap. (Col.) Richard Goellen at Native American Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel for traditional prayer and purification. Fasting before the ceremony is recommended and refreshments are offered following the ceremony. Please call the following for 526-5769. information and directions: Michael Dunning 382-5331 or 330-9537, or Zoe Goodblanket 442-0929. Choir members sought — New singers wishing to sing with the choir at Mass may come Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular scripture The Army Cycle of Prayer — tors and municipal officials of The reading, the following scriptures are recommended. Please pray this week for the Keystone State. prepare with the choir during the following times: These scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, following: Nation: For the rich her- Unit: For the Soldiers and itage and freedoms of our great Saturday, meet at 4:15 p.m. for 5 p.m. Mass; Sunday, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a leaders of the United States Army nation. meet at 8:15 a.m. for 9:15 a.m. Mass. three-year cycle. Reserve 90th Reserve Readiness Pray for our leaders as they For more information call Kathy Jewell at Command, headquartered in work to further democracy with Today North Little Rock, Ark. other nations around the world. — Monday — Psalms 268-1835. Psalms 33, 36, 1 Kings 1-2 Army: For the Soldiers and Religious: For all Soldiers 2 Samuel 16-18 Summer worship — Summer worship at Tuesday — Psalms leaders of the 1st Armored and families from The Progressive Saturday 37, 1 Kings 3-6 Division, located in Wiesbaden, National Baptist Convention. Pray Psalms 34, — Wednesday — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel is held Sundays at 11 2 Samuel 19-21 Germany, forward deployed in also for the chaplains endorsed to Psalms 38, 1 Sunday support of Operation Iraqi military service by this community a.m. Children’s church for those age 4-12 is held Kings 7-8 35, 2 Samuel— Psalms 22-24 Freedom. of faith. Thursday — Psalms during the worship service. Youth activities are State: For the Soldiers and For more information on 39, 1 Kings 9-11 held monthly. families from the state of the Army Cycle of Prayer Pennsylvania. Pray also for Gov. visit the cycle’s Web site at Edward Rendell, the state legisla- www.usarmychaplain.com

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experts (based on USCF Chess ratings) on the team this year,” From Page 16 he said. “To the best of my won the Inter-Service knowledge, we haven’t had six individual crown for the third experts or better in quite some consecutive year. Stationed at time. A bronze (team medal) is Naval Support Activity in a very realistic goal. If we Philadelphia, Victoria is a could somehow get silver, I master-rated player with a would be ecstatic.” U.S. Chess Federation rating Germany, which has a of 2,202. military chess program similar His only loss in the tourney to the U.S. Army World Class was a first-round setback at the Athlete Program, is a power- hands of 11th-place finisher house in NATO chess. Since Master Gunnery Sgt. James 1989, the Germans have won Adkins of Marine Corps Air the tournament 12 times with Station Cherry Point, N.C. second- and fourth-place Air Force Master Sgt. Dan finishes to boot. There was Ranario of Pope Air Force no NATO tourney in 1993, and Base, N.C., finished second, the Germans skipped the event followed by teammate Staff Sgt. in 1996. Robert Bucholtz of Schriever Although the odds are Air Force Base. stacked against Team USA Marine Corps Master winning the NATO cham- Gunnery Sgt. Dwaine Roberts, pionship, Hater said Soldiers who finished ninth, completed relish competing at the pinnacle the U.S. military team for the of military chess. NATO Championships. “It’s a tremendous honor The top finisher from each any time you get to represent branch of service earns a spot your country in anything,” Photo by Master Sgt. Dennis E. Beebe on Team USA. he said. Hater said this is one of “We get to meet other Fabulous Fourth the strongest U.S. teams in Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Fort Carson Soldiers set off artillery charges while the “1812 Overture“ is being recent memory. Marines from other countries. played by the Army Field Band and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic at “I think we actually have We establish friendships Memorial Park Tuesday. Despite impending rain showers, community members a chance of winning a medal with them and I think that’s were able to get their dose of fireworks in before scurrying for home. with one master and five important, too.”

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Photo by Walt Johnson Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation People young and old were treated to a number of magical tricks by a local magi- Nearly 5,000 people celebrated Independence Day with Fort cian, center, during the Independence Day Carson residents at Ironhorse Park, albeit a day early. This year’s celebration at Ironhorse Park. celebration, “The Fourth on the Third,” was put together by the Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. DMWR’s Community Events Division Chief Ann Edinger said hosting the event a day early meant that military families could enjoy the festivities on the Mountain Post as well as those going on around the community on the Fourth of July. “Although the weather was off again, on again (Fort Carson received rain throughout the day), I think the entire community truly enjoyed the event. The NBA Slam Jam was a great addition to this year’s festivities and the NBA players did a great job interacting with the community.” The Slam Jam was sponsored by the United Services Organization and Toyota. Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry and former Denver Nuggets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe were on hand as was Nuggets player Carmelo Anthony.

Photo by Karen Linne Photo by Karen Linne Linda Hampton, 8, gets her turn on the bungee jump activity at Fort Carter Vickers, 4, family member, may not quite measure up to Shaquille O’Neal’s Thomas Hart, 4, Photo by Walt Johnson height but he has a great time imagining it at the Mountain Post’s Fourth on the Carson’s Fourth on the Third Celebration Monday. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony left, and his Third Celebration. brother Ryan, 3, gets into the fun and pageantry at the family members, post’s Independence Day celebration. enjoy one of the many children-friendly events at Ironhorse Park. Photo by Karen Linne

Photo by Karen Linne Bella Renon, 9, family member, creates a colorful pinwheel at the children’s crafts area at Ironhorse Park Monday.

Alysun Cunningham, right, shows her daughter Jade Atkin the proper way to make Photo by Walt Johnson Photo by Karen Linne a putt during Independence People move from one point to the next as they take advantage of the Amanda McNutt, 7, family member, puts up a shot during a children’s competition Monday. Day celebration activities. Layout by Jeanne Mazerall variety of activities at the Independence Day celebration on post. Photo by Walt Johnson MOUNTAINEER 24 July 7, 2006 Community The only mountain zoo in the nation ...

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO Above: Several of the zoo’s giraffes hang out in the African Rift Valley. Left: A giraffe goes for a cracker being offered. Visitors are allowed to feed special crackers sole in the African Rift Valley to the giraffes. valley, with buildings and huts wallabies, which are found in that might have come from Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea. Africa. Hidden barriers keep the Members of the macropod family, the animals in the exhibit although wallabies live in groups known as they seem to roam freely. mobs. The wallabies keep their young, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo called joeys, in their pouches. has the largest herd of giraffes Red kangaroos, also in the in captivity in the world and exhibit, are six-feet tall vegetarians. they roam around the exhibit. They have large hind legs and feet, Story and photos by Nel Lampe The giraffes are the only and small forelimbs. They use their Mountaineer staff animals in the zoo that visitors can muscular tails for balance. They feed. Visitors can buy giraffe crackers also have pouches in which they heyenne Mountain Zoo is at a stand in the valley. keep their young. one of the top zoos in the Other animals in the African Large emus round out the nation. The zoo is known for Rift Valley include African crowned exhibit. These large birds weigh up it natural habitat exhibits and cranes, meerkats, Red River hogs, to 90 pounds when grown and run its large giraffe herd. The zoo Colobus monkeys, zebras, antelopes, up to 40 mph. is in a park-like setting and includes African ground birds and vultures. The Wallaby Walkabout is just severalC play areas for children. This summer, Cheyenne below the Bird and Reptile House One of the favorite zoo exhibits is Mountain Zoo visitors have the and has a stroller-friendly path the award-winning African Rift Valley. chance to learn about Australia through the exhibit. The natural habitat exhibit near the at The Wallaby Walkabout. entrance was created as an African-like Included in the exhibit are See Zoo on Page 26

Places to see in the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s “My Big Backyard” is popular with African penguins line up in the Aquatics exhibit of the Pikes Peak area. younger children. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. July 7, 2006 MOUNTAINEER 26 July 7, 2006 Zoo From Page 25 Amur leopards, Amur tigers and Pallas’ cats are at home in the Asian Highlands. Several lions live in The Lions Lair, another natural habitat. There’s a Monkey Pavilion with gibbons, black howler monkeys and black mangabeys near the Colobus Café. Nearby is the zoo’s antique Allan Herschell carousel, one of five antique carousels in Colorado. Colubus Café has an air- An orangutan shows off for A lesser kudu, an African Wallabies are in the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo conditioned dining area, a wel- visitors at Primate World. antelope, is in the Rift Valley. for the summer. come cool retreat on hot summer visits. There are also umbrella- chickens, turkeys and goats. They 10-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Primate gifts. There are also T-shirts, hats shaded tables near the café. Diners can walk through the giant tree World also houses gorillas, orang- and other zoo souvenirs. can choose charcoal-broiled known as Old Gnarly, to play in utans, marmosets and gibbons. The zoo is open every day of hamburgers or cheeseburgers, the nature-themed playground. During the summer, $5 pony the year at 9 a.m., closing at 5 p.m. hot dogs, corn dogs or chicken They can climb on a giant rides are available from 10 a.m.-4 in winter and at 6 p.m. in summer. baskets. Snacks include nachos, mushroom, crawl through the p.m., weather permitting. Zoo memberships offer savings fries, ice cream treats, soft drinks large snake or play among the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one for repeated visits and other bene- and bottled water. oversize insects and bugs. of only a few accredited zoos in the fits. Inquire at the admissions desk. Other places for snacks The zoo has more than 500 U.S. that doesn’t receive public Birthday parties, family include the African Rift Valley’s animals of 250 different species. support. The zoo is held in trust for reunions or company picnics can Safari Lodge and the Thundergod The zoo has 50 species of the citizens of Colorado Springs. be held at the zoo. Rent a site or shop near the entrance. endangered or threatened animals. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was the whole zoo. Call 633-9925, My Big Backyard is a fantasy Asiatic black bears, spectacled started in 1926 by Spencer ext. 127 for information, playground. Children play among bears, elephants, snakes and Penrose, who also owned the The zoo has several special oversize chairs, flowers and water- tropical birds are in the zoo. nearby Broadmoor Hotel. Penrose events, including its 18th annual ing cans, or visit with the rabbits, Visit the Aquatics House donated his private collection “Teddy Bear Day” July 15-16. to see the penguins and the of animals, which had been On that day children who bring a hippopotamuses. housed on the hotel grounds and stuffed animal are admitted for $1 Primate World is another place at his ranch, which is now Fort each. Special teddy bear activities to visit and it’s where the baby goril- Carson’s Turkey Creek Ranch. will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There’ll la is. The baby gorilla can be seen The antique carousel had be free checkups for the toys. been used in the World Other special events are Fair in Seattle in 1932 before “Fiesta Latina” Aug. 12-13, being acquired by Penrose Military Appreciation Weekend for the zoo. Sept. 16-17, “Boo at the Zoo” in Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, October and the annual “Electric because of its location on a Critters” during the holidays. mountain, has a 120-foot gain Zoo admission is $12 for any- in elevation from the entrance one older than 12; $6 for ages 3 to to the zoo’s highest exhibit, 11; children under 2 are admitted Asian Highlands. Many paths free. Military members get a $2 and walkways are steep. discount on adult tickets with A tram runs through the identification cards. zoo during summer months, To get to the zoo from Fort making seven stops. Riders Carson, take Highway 115 to pay $1 per person but can Lake Avenue (follow the signs take unlimited rides. The for the Broadmoor) to the tram is handicap and stroller Broadmoor Hotel. Take a right in accessible, and makes a round front of the hotel and follow the trip through the zoo every signs for the zoo. The zoo is at A wallaby joey is held by volunteer Children play around the cobra mister in 15 minutes. 4250 Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Road. Tara Kober as Chris Kelley touches the African Rift Valley in Cheyenne Strollers can be rented You can also take Interstate 25 it in the zoo’s Wallaby Walkabout. Mountain Zoo. near the zoo’s entrance. to the Circle Drive exit, going A large gift shop at the west. Circle Drive becomes Lake zoo’s entrance/exit has Avenue and ends in front of the animal-themed toys and Broadmoor Hotel; follow signs. Just the Facts • Travel time: 15 minutes • For ages: all • Type: zoo A lowland • Fun factor: +++++ gorilla plays (Out of 5 stars) a game of • Wallet damage $$ “monkey see, $ = Less than $20 monkey do” $$ = $21 to $40 with a zoo $$$ = $41 to $60 visitor. $$$$ = $61 to $80 (Based on a family of four) MOUNTAINEER Happenings July 7, 2006 27

Heads,” “Toxic Audio,” “Frogz,” Shakespeare’s Fairgrounds in Pueblo runs Aug. 25 through Villains,” and “Emergence-SEE!.” “Frogz,” set Sep. 4. Concerts at the fair include Rick for July 25-29 in Woodland Park at the high Springfield, Seether and Trap, Howie Mandel, school, has discounted tickets for military Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Neil Sedaka, members and their families. Learn more Big and Rich with Cowboy Troy, Los Lonely about the productions and tickets at Boys, Freddy Fender and REO Speedwagon. Rodeo parade www.ColoradoFestival.org, (719) 955-2599. Tickets range from $12 to $30; call 520-9090 The Pikes Peak or Bust annual rodeo or (303) 830tixs. parade, with the theme “The Legend Grows,” Free concerts is Saturday in downtown Colorado Springs Every Wednesday through Aug. 23, there’s Rockies appreciate military kicks off the rodeo. The parade begins at 10 a free concert at 6 p.m. in America the Coors Field has military appreciation a.m. A “Western Heritage Street Festival” follows Beautiful Park. The park is near Interstate 25 days at Colorado Rockies games with the in Acacia Park. A Mark Wills concert follows and Bijou Street. Concerts are cancelled in Milwaukee Brewers in July and August, the at 9 p.m., call 262-7160 for information. case of rain. New York Mets in August and the Washington Free Friday concerts are 5-7 p.m. at the Nationals in September. Call (303) ROCKIES Fort Carson night at the rodeo park in front of Cinemark Theatre at First and to purchase $6 tickets, identify yourself as an The 66th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is Main Town Center, near Powers Boulevard active military member or veteran and provide Wednesday through July 16 in Norris- and North Carefree. Every Friday except the reference number: 741532. There’s a Penrose Stadium, on Rio Grande between July 14, the concerts run through Aug. 18. $2.50 service charge and a credit card must Eighth and 21st streets. Tickets are at There’s a free concert in Ironhorse Park be used. This offer is not available at Coors TicketsWest, 576-2626. Fort Carson night is at 6 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 10. Field ticket windows. See the post Web site, July 14. Soldiers and families get a discount. Thursday’s concert features Dwight Shaw’s www.carson.army.mil for more information. big band, followed by a free movie. National Little Britches Rodeo Sky Sox hosts military Sundays Military members and their families get Academy football Sky Sox Baseball Club honors troops in free at the National Little Britches Rodeo Ready for football? Air Force Academy with military Sundays. All active duty, Finals July 18, at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. at the Falcons football home schedule includes New retired or activated reservists, national guard Pueblo State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Other Mexico Sept. 30, Navy Oct. 7, Colorado State and Department of Defense families receive performances July 17-22 cost $1-8. Oct. 12, Brigham Young University Oct. 28, 50 percent off Sunday home game tickets at Notre Dame Nov. 11 and Utah Nov. 18. the box office. Upcoming Sunday games World Theatre Call the ticket office at 472-1895 or visit include July 16 vs. Fresno Grizzlies; Aug. 6 The Colorado Festival of World Theatre www.GoAirForceFalcons.com. vs. Albuquerque Isotopes; Aug. 13 vs. Salt is July 20-30 in various theaters in Colorado Lake Stingers and Sept. 3 vs. Sacramento Springs and Woodland Park. Featured Colorado State Fair River Cats. The stadium is off Powers productions include “Black Comedy,” “Talking The Colorado State Fair at the State Boulevard and Barnes Road.

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Story and photos by of a World Series with obviously Walt Johnson much less at stake. In fact, the parents, Mountaineer staff for the most part, could care less who wins or loses the games as long as If the Fort Carson youth baseball their children learn about the game league is to be a success, a valuable and other facets of life that playing asset to the team must be ready to organized sports can teach them. begin the day as early as 6 a.m. in “I think kids should have some- order to be at the field as the teams thing to do other than running the prepare for a 9 a.m. game. streets doing something they shouldn't Not being ready or being late be doing. My husband and I think to the game could be the difference sports are important because it can between a total learning experience help keep their minds off bad things and missing some valuable moments. and help them concentrate on things That is why the parents of the young that can be good and productive in sluggers take their roles seriously and their lives. It gives my husband and why they are one of the backbones of me a lot of satisfaction in seeing our the league’s success. kids coming out to play sports and “Our parents are really so valuable enjoying themselves,” Carrie Cox said. to our program’s success that I don't “When I grew up I played base- know if we can say ‘thank you’ to ball, basketball and soccer and I think them enough and let them know it’s important at his age to interact how much we appreciate what they with other people. My son Casey is do. They have the job of getting our learning how to play nicely and always players to the field at the correct be a good sportsman. game time and they take the time to “I think it will remind him that make sure the kids are at practice at just like the games there are always the appropriate times also,” said rules in life and you need to follow Kristina Cannon, assistant youth them. Also it will reinforce to him sports director. how important it is to work together The parents of the youth center’s as a team and be able to help other players can be found on game days people out,” Erin Kelly-Hellon said. rooting on their young players with Erin Kelly-Hellon, right, congratulates LaSteven Brown, wearing No. 2, all the enthusiasm of game seven See Baseball on Page 39 after he reaches first base.

Members of the Tar Heels patiently wait their turns at bat while rooting Gloria Tirado, right, gives her son a kiss after he completes his game for their teammates. Saturday at the post youth baseball fields. MOUNTAINEER 32 July 7, 2006 Sports & Leisure On the Bench Post to host battalion- level boxing smoker

Story and photos by office at 526-6630. Walt Johnson Both the men’s and Mountaineer staff women’s varsity softball teams are looking for a few Boxing fans and those good players. who fashion themselves as Both teams are feeling the fighters will want to mark Aug. pinch of summer rotations and 18 on the calendar. military commitments that have The Directorate of Morale, robbed them of players for the Welfare and Recreation will host upcoming summer playing a battalion-level boxing smoker season. Any player who would at the post Special Events Center like to play on the varsity men’s with the first bout scheduled to or women’s softball teams begin at 6 p.m. should contact Bill Reed at the The bouts are being set up in post Special Events Center at the following weight classifica- 524-1163. tions: 112-125 pounds; 126-139 Take a trip to the Cheyenne pounds; 140-147 pounds; 148- Shadows Golf Course on post 156 pounds; 157-165 pounds; and you are likely to see 166-178 pounds; 179-199 people of all ages out enjoying pounds and 200 or more pounds. themselves on one of the top Anyone interested in fighting courses in this area. in the event should sign up at the Saturday, Col. (Dr.) John Photo by Walt Johnson DMWR sports office, bldg Cho and his two sons were on 1217, through Aug. 15. For the links doing what they have Family golf more information on the event come to love to do with the Col. (Dr.) John Cho and his sons Brad, left, and James enjoy a day on the golf contact Lamont Spencer or Joe course Saturday. Lujan at the DMWR sports See Bench on Page 34

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Running hard Members of the Colorado Springs/Fort Carson Rugby Football Club go through a practice session July 28 at the Air Force Academy. The club is looking for players. Anyone interested in being a part of the rugby team can come out to the field to the north of the Cadet Fieldhouse on the Air Force Academy and participate in some touch sessions from 6:30 p.m. until dark each Tuesday and Thursday, according to Mike McMaster,the team’s coach. Contact McMaster at 526-1589 or e-mail michael.mcmaster @carson.army.mil. Photo by Walt Johnson

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We score Lady Mountaineers player Rachel Travis, center, crosses the plate to score a run during the Lady Mountaineers game June 27 at Skyview Softball Complex in Colorado Springs. The Lady Mountaineers will be in action again Wednesday when it takes on AWASP at 7 p.m. and Noreaster at 8 p.m. at Skyview Softball Complex. Photo by Walt Johnson

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NBA visit Denver Nuggets’ superstar Carmelo Anthony, right, addresses the crowd and reporters at Ironhorse Park during the post July Fourth celebration Monday. Joining Anthony at the event, which featured many basketball-related activities, were Kiki Vandeweghe, former Nuggets general manager, left, and Rick Barry, NBA Hall of Famer. The trio spent close to five hours helping kids learn the game of basketball through activities and posing with members of the community who took pictures of a replica of the NBA championship trophy. Photo by Walt Johnson

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*Easy Living communities include full-yard landscaping. Landscaping and limited snow removal will be maintained by the community’s Home Owner’s Association. Monthly HOA dues will vary by community. The exterior of the home is not HOA-maintained and is the home owner’s responsibility. Prices, specifications and availability subject to change without notice. © 2006 Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc.