Vol. 64, No. 1 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson community Jan. 6, 2006 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Cav troopers become American citizens 2005 — a look back by Col. Randy Pullen Color Guard from Fort Riley, Kan.; and Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Army News Service a number or ROTC detachments, Class Donald Sparks including marching units from Texas 3rd ACR Public Affairs WASHINGTON — As is usual at A&M, the Citadel and Virginia Military this time of year, most news organiza- Institute. Baghdad, Iraq — As a young boy tions take a look back at what made January came to an end with the growing up in the Dominican Republic, news in the year just ended. successful election in Iraq in which Amaury Lantigua always wanted to The Army News Service is no dif- voters elected a national assembly to serve in the military. He was particu- ferent. So what made news for the Army write the new Iraqi constitution and larly impressed by the discipline the in 2005? You could almost sum it up in council members to represent each of men in uniform exemplified every time three words: war, hurricanes and elec- the 18 provinces in Iraq. he saw them. tions. Almost. Despite threats from the insurgents At age 20 Lantigua left his native January and some attacks on polling places, country and arrived in the United States The Army started 2005 just as it millions of Iraqis cast their votes, a where he settled in New York City. In ends 2005 — as an Army at war. tribute to their courage and desire to January 2003 he pursued his childhood Soldiers were fighting for freedom move toward freedom as well as a trib- dream — by wearing the uniform of the in Iraq and Afghanistan throughout ute to the vigilance and determination United States. the year. of U.S. and coalition Soldiers and Iraqi Now a tanker and sergeant, It wasn’t just Iraqi insurgents and security forces to provide a secure Lantigua fulfilled another dream as he Taliban remnants that Army men and voting environment. gained his U.S. citizenship during the women battled. The after-effects of the February Multi National Corps-Iraq Sgt. Reisom Markose, Howitzer ravages of nature also kept the Army In February, the Army released new Naturalization Ceremony held Dec. 20 Battery, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored busy in 2005. Strategic Planning Guidance for 2005 at the Al-Faw Palace on Camp Victory Cavalry Regiment, raises his right As the year began, United States that includes three new focus areas: in Baghdad. hand to recite the Oath of Citizen- Army Soldiers joined their fellow homeland defense, irregular challenges Lantigua was one of 13 troopers ship during the Multi National American servicemen and women to and stability operations. assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Corps-Iraq Naturalization Ceremony help the people of South East Asia fol- The Army Strategic Planning Regiment representing nine countries to held Dec. 20 at Camp Victory in lowing the devastating tsunami that Guidance had been approved by raise their right hand and recite the oath, Baghdad. struck that region the final week of Secretary of the Army Francis J. Harvey becoming Americans. Sixty-six service 2004, killing more than a quarter of a Jan. 15. The 2005 ASPG can be found members participated in the ceremony. defending it,” Vines said. “Before they million people. online at www.army.mil/references/. Lt. Gen. John R. Vines, MNCI were American citizens they were willing Among the Army units deployed to Also in February, the Army Safety commander, spoke to newest group of to risk everything to defend the nation.” assist were mortuary affairs teams, Center at Fort Rucker, Ala., was recast naturalized American citizens. Vines said the most coveted title in the medical and logistics units, forward as the U.S. Army Combat Readiness “It’s ironic that the men and women world today is not president or general, engineering support teams, civil affairs Center, by order of the Secretary of the who are about to become American cit- but that of American citizen. teams, transportation and signal units. Army. Harvey directed the change to izens are dedicated to a nation spending With the nation at war, honoring the advance the principles, understanding, a significant portion of (its resources) See Citizens on Page 7 men and women of the armed forces and practice of Combat Risk was a major feature of the 55th Management. Presidential Inauguration. More than 110 years after the 1894 INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEER Two days before he was inaugurated court-martial of Chaplain Capt. Henry INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEER for a second term, President George W. Vinton Plummer, the Army redressed a Bush honored the military at a wrong and issued an honorable dis- Opinion/Editorial Sports “Saluting Those Who Serve” event charge for Plummer, the first black Somber New Year’s...... 2 Post intramural volleyball champs . . . 31 Post talk...... 2 Army vs. Air Force women’s bball . . . 33 held in the MCI Center in Washington, chaplain in the regular Army. In July, the Fountain-Fort Carson HS ball ...... 35 D.C., Jan. 18. Army presented an honorable discharge News Fourteen thousand guests attended to Plummer’s family and dedicated a 2005 reflected...... 3-4 MUST SEE the event, including 7,000 military new memorial marker to him. service members, wounded Soldiers Spc. Jeremy Church of the 724th Military New Year, 3rd ACR troopers’ school work ...... 5 new design. from Walter Reed Army Medical Transportation Company became the Military briefs...... 6 Let us Center, families of fallen Soldiers and first Army Reserve Soldier in the know Post holds first MTT BNCOC ...... 7 Medal of Honor recipients. Global War on Terrorism to receive a 571st welcomed home ...... 9 what you think of the The U.S. Army Field Band led the Silver Star. Mountaineer’s Community new look. first division of the Inaugural Parade He was presented the Army’s Piercing? Is it for you? ...... 11 Call Jan. 20, directly following the presiden- third-highest medal for valor during a Local AFAP conference results ...... 12 526-4144. tial escort. Other Army units in the Feb. 27 homecoming ceremony at Fort Community briefs...... 13 W2s? When will they arrive? ...... 15 parade included elements from the 3rd McCoy, Wis. Car seat safety ...... 16 U.S. Infantry Regiment, the “Old March Holiday volunteer social ...... 17 Guard,” cadets from the U.S. Military The new Soldiers Online Cell phone security tips ...... 24 Academy, the Army Reserve’s 5115th (www.army.mil/soldiers) made its debut Feature Garrison Support Unit from Fort March 8. Gil High, editor-in-chief for Mountaineer Year in Review...... 22-23 Meade, Md., the U.S. Army Band, Soldiers Magazine, said the on-line “Pershing’s Own,” which led the pres- version would augment the popular Happenings Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 Money Museum...... 27-28 Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 idential escort; a 1st Cavalry Division print version of the magazine. Get Out ...... 29-30 Post information (719) 526-5811 detachment from Fort Hood, Texas; Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 the Commanding General’s Mounted See 2005 on Page 3 MOUNTAINEER 2 Jan. 6, 2006 Opinion/Editorial Commentary: Solemn New Year’s will never be forgotten Commentary by Brig. Gen. Mari K. Eder He was nearly whispering as he thanked them by the looks of some of them, but they probably Army News Service for answering the call to duty but everyone could had other plans that had to be changed. And then, hear him fine. There wasn’t another sound inside. they probably had a moment of guilt and their WASHINGTON — I could have spent New It was cold on the flight line and there was a feelings changed — after all, those they were there Year’s Eve sipping champagne over a fine meal dense fog that shrouded the lights and softened to honor had no choice about their return home. with old friends. Or I could have huddled with a the lines of distant aircraft and hangars. Again And they would never see another New Year’s few thousand new friends in New York’s Times I marched out with escorts and stood Eve. I then challenged them all to remember Square, awaiting the drop of a crystal ball. with the Air Force and Army this night. Instead, I experienced a singular, poignant honor guards. Next New Year’s Eve, I told honor. Afterward I made them, wherever you are — I rang in the new year in the company of fallen sure I had time to say with friends or family, heroes. Along with Soldiers from the “Old Guard,” thank you to the take a moment to I went to Dover Air Force Base, Del., to welcome United Services remember those who six casualties of war home for the last time. Organization cannot be with us This time it was much harder than the other representative, to celebrate and times I’ve been to Dover. I went to Dover four an Air Force raise your glass times last year and raised my hand in the slow wife who to them. And three-second salute as 65 fallen had passed before took the time in years to me — Soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen and to make a come — tell civilians. Sixty-five flags. New Year’s the story of This time it was New Year’s Eve and there were dinner for where you were six transfer cases on the flight in from Kuwait. the partici- on this New It is an honor to witness this ceremony and it pants — Year’s Eve and is never easy. Perhaps it was harder because I was pork and how very special thinking so much on the flight up to Delaware. sauerkraut. it was to be part Each of these six had seen Christmas pass in a war Then I had of this ceremony, zone, only to die shortly thereafter. Each had seen a moment to talk what an honor to Christmas far from home and were undoubtedly to the honor be chosen to wel- looking forward to the New Year. None could have guards. I told them come back the fallen. thought they would return so soon. that I thought some of Don’t forget them. The chaplain said a prayer before the ceremony them had probably been I never will. began inside the 747. He spoke not to us standing chagrined when they learned Editor’s note: Brig. Gen. there, but to the fallen, saying tenderly “Welcome they had duty on New Year’s Eve. Mari K. Eder is the Army’s deputy home, fallen warriors.” They were all young men, babies chief of Public Affairs.

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“Everything about “When Hurricane “Taking my being in Iraq.” Katrina hit grandchildren Louisiana.” on vacation to Staff Sgt. Joseph Disneyland.” Washington Pvt. John 2-12 Inf Jenkins Tony Villarreal 3rd ACR Retired Master Sgt.

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World Trade Center and the Pentagon. includes new organizations being formed Reserve Soldiers returning from military Major Army installations slated for FM-1 establishes the fundamental prin- and other units being returned from operations to civilian life: The Welcome closure by the Defense Department’s ciples of employing land power and the overseas locations. Home Warrior-Citizen Program. Army Base Realignment and Closure recom- Army’s operational concept, including The return of the overseas units adds Reserve Soldiers are given an encased, mendations announced in May were: Army forces in unified action. up to 50,000 Soldiers and 150,000 family folded, American flag to honor their Fort Monroe, Va.; Fort McPherson, Ga.; At a June 29 Pentagon ceremony, members being brought back to bases in service while supporting military opera- Fort Gillem, Ga.; Fort Monmouth, N.J.; the Army chief of staff awarded the the United States. Eventually, the number tions such as Operation Iraqi Freedom. Newport Chemical Depot, Ind.; Kansas Army’s new Combat Action Badge for of active modular BCTs will increase April Army Ammunition Plant, Kan.; the first time to five Soldiers who from 33 to 43, enhancing the active President George W. Bush honored Selfridge Army Activity, Mich.; engaged in combat with the enemy. Army’s combat power by 30 percent. Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith by pre- Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant; The CAB, approved by Schoomaker More information on the BCT sta- senting his family the Medal of Honor Hawthorne Army Depot, Nev.; Umatilla in May, was created by the Army’s leader- tioning plan and a printer friendly map on April 4, the second anniversary of Chemical Depot, Ore.; Lone Star Army ship to recognize all Soldiers in combat. is at www.army.mil/modularforces/. Smith’s courageous actions during the Ammunition Plant, Texas; Red River Soldiers engaged in the War on Terrorism August Battle of Baghdad Airport. Army Depot, Texas; Deseret Chemical since Sept. 18, 2001, are retroactively On Aug. 8, the Army chief of staff Bush presented the Medal of Honor Depot, Utah; Riverbank Army eligible to receive the award. directed that Gen. Kevin P. Byrnes be to Smith’s 11-year-old son, David, in the Ammunition Plant, Calif.; and Charles July relieved Aug. 8 from his position as East Room of the White House. Smith E. Kelly Support Center, Pa. Retired Gen. William Childs commander of the U.S. Army Training was killed April 4, 2003, as he manned June Westmoreland, former Army chief of and Doctrine Command, based on an the .50-caliber machine gun on top of an The Army marked its 230th birthday staff and commanding general of U.S. investigation into Byrnes’ personal armored personnel carrier in order to June 14 with celebrations and com- forces in Vietnam during the Vietnam conduct. defend a courtyard while his men from memoration activities worldwide. The War, died July 18 at a nursing home in Byrnes was replaced by the deputy the 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry weeklong birthday culminated with the Charleston, S.C. He was 91. commander of TRADOC, Lt. Gen. Division, withdrew and evacuated Army Birthday Ball in Washington, As part of its largest restructuring Anthony R. Jones, who served as acting wounded. Later in the action, he died after D.C., attended by Vice President since World War II, the Army announced commander until Gen. 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elections. As with the successful Afghan presidential System, or DS3 — a program that assists severely 2005 election in Oct. 2004, these elections took place in wounded Soldiers — to the U.S. Army Wounded From Page 3 large measure due to the combined efforts of the Warrior Program. September Afghan, U.S. and coalition security forces as well as The Army also launched a new Army Outreach Web Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast at the determination of the Afghan people not to be site designed to help it better connect with the public — the end of August. The scenes of a totally-flooded deterred from voting by the terrorists. and vice versa. The new Web site (www.army.mil/out- New Orleans will be among the haunting images of October reach) is the latest tool to help achieve Army Outreach’s 2005. In September, tens of thousands of active Army The NCO and Soldier of the Year winners were overall goals of building and sustaining relationships of and Army National Guard troops deployed to the announced Oct. 3 during an awards luncheon at the trust between Soldiers and Americans. region to assist the American citizens affected by this Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting. Sgt. December tremendous tragedy. Jeremy S. Kamphuis from the 127th Military Police Millions of Iraqi citizens flocked to the polls Dec. While the fate of our fellow citizens along the Gulf Company in Hanau, Germany, was named the Army’s 15 to vote under the new Iraqi Constitution, giving Coast was on the minds of all Americans, so, too, did NCO of the Year. Sgt. Chad H. Steuck, from the 10th birth to a Middle East democracy. There was a con- many Americans stop on Sept. 16 during National Mountain Division’s new 4th Brigade at Fort Polk, La., siderable amount of behind-the scenes will power and POW/MIA Recognition Day to remember other was named the Soldier of the Year. determination by the Soldiers of the U.S. Army, along Americans held captive or who are still listed as missing. The month of October also found U.S. forces with their fellow American servicemen and women On Sept. 14, Cpl. Tibor Rubin was presented the assisting with rescue, recovery and relief operations in and coalition partners that enabled this remarkable Medal of Honor in recognition of his actions in Korea Pakistan following an earthquake that killed between event to take place. from 1950 to 1953. President George W. Bush draped 20,000 and 30,000. This was a brief run-down of some of the events of the Medal of Honor around the 76-year-old’s neck in a November note in 2005. As every year is, it was a time of tragedy White House ceremony. November marked the 200th anniversary of a key and triumph, of hardships and achievements, of courage Three weeks after the Gulf Coast was pummeled event in the history of both the nation and the Army and sorrow. What will happen in 2006 is not in our power by Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita hit and again the — the arrival at the Pacific Ocean of the famed Corps to foresee but one thing you can count on is the Soldiers Army National Guard responded to help. of Discovery. of the U.S. Army will meet that unknown future with the On Sept. 18, millions of Afghans went to the polls The Army announced in November that it was same Soldier values and warrior ethos they met every to vote in the country’s historic first parliamentary changing the name of the Disabled Soldier Support challenge in 2005.

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Story and photo by Sgt. 1st der, and organized by Staff Sgt. Sgt. 1st Class Class Donald Sparks Michael McAvoy. Ben Parker, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment McAvoy, from Twin Falls, Idaho, Aviation made his initial visit to the school in Intermediate TAL AFAR, Iraq — Throughout the September where he made an assessment Maintenance United States the Adopt-a-School pro- of work to be completed. He admitted the Troop, 4th gram provides volunteer classroom assis- school was the absolute worst condition Squadron, 3rd tance at local public schools. Volunteer for any child to attend. Armored efforts are tailored around the specific “Desks and chalkboards were few Cavalry needs of the teachers and students, and in and far between and those they had were Regiment, many cases business and civic leaders very old,” McAvoy said. “Many of the installs an donate money and supplies. doors and windows were broken or needed electrical wire When the opportunity arose for repair. The plumbing wasn’t working to a new light several 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment because it was never properly installed. fixture in one troopers to make a difference in the lives And there was no power to the school, of the class- of school children in the Iraqi village of although there is power in the town.” rooms of the Three Weiset, they were more than happy McAvoy mentioned the building did Three Weiset to volunteer their efforts. not have heating or cooling systems and it Primary On Dec. 21, more than 30 Soldiers lacked a soccer field for recreation and School. More assigned to Aviation Intermediate physical activities. than 30 Maintenance Troop and Headquarters Also, two of the three teachers at the Soldiers and Headquarters Troop, 4th Squadron, school traveled from Mosul (100 kilometer participated 3rd ACR, took part in renovating the drive) and had to live in a store room for in a project town’s school to improve the educa- a two-week period. The building did not renovating tional needs of the village’s 140 school have proper bathing facilities or refriger- the school's children. ation capabilities to store food. infrastructure. The effort was the idea of Maj. Craig Benson, AVIM Troop comman- See School on Page 8 MOUNTAINEER 6 Jan. 6, 2006 Military Military Briefs

Miscellaneous be washed at the on-post car wash facility, bldg 1071, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, closed Friday and federal and training Casualty training — The Mountain Post hosts located at the southeast corner of O’Connell holidays. casualty training Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.- Boulevard and Magrath Avenue. Car washes may be To make a personnel claim, Soldiers must attend a 4:30 p.m. in bldg 1117 (Education Center), room 223. paid with the Voyager Credit Card assigned to each mandatory briefing which is given Mondays and The course is recommended for all E-7 and above. GSA vehicle. Tokens must be purchased from an Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. At the briefing, This training is mandatory for those who will become attendant, therefore, vehicles must be washed when an Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense casualty assistance officers or casualty notification attendant is on duty from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Form 1840/1840R. Submit completed claims Tuesdays officers. For more information call John Fouts at 526- and Thursdays. 0435/2510 or e-mail [email protected]. Laundry service DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities Officer opportunity — Functional area 30 (infor- Post Laundry Service — The post laundry ser- operate under the following hours: mation operations) is seeking year group 1997-2002 vice provides free laundry service to Soldiers for Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), officers for expanding IO opportunities at brigade government-owned property only. Items issued by the 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6:30 p.m. (dinner). combat teams, division, corps and joint command levels. Central Issue Facility should be cleaned at the post Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Interested officers in year groups 1998-2001 can laundry prior to turn in. 4:30-6 p.m. request career field designation by completing the Allow enough time. 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Material TA-50 Patton Inn — Monday-Friday 7:30-9 a.m. (break- nation to information operations through Mogavero. items that can be washed include: sleeping bag assembly, fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-7 p.m. (dinner). Pilot training — Preparing to transition to civilian chemical suits, Gortex, ruck sacks, coveralls, combat Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and life? If becoming a pilot interests you, the Rocky vehicle crewman jackets and most web equipment. 4:30-6 p.m. Mountain United States Air Force Flight Training Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30- Striker Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- Center at Peterson Air Force Base is approved by the 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Department of Veterans Affairs to train pilots. The For information call 526-8806/8804. (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- center is affiliated with Utah Valley State College 1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. which offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in avi- CIF Hours 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), ation. Veterans can earn their basic college courses CIF hours of operation: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6 p.m. (dinner). online through Utah Valley State College and accom- Regular business hours This DFAC is closed weekends. plish their flight training at Peterson. For more infor- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays mation call Saundra Stienmeir, Rocky Mountain from 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. and Briefings Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Flight Training Center manager, at 556-4319. Special Forces briefings — Special Forces brief- Initial issues Local OCS board — Headquarters, Department ings will be conducted weekly in building 1217, room Mondays through Fridays from 7:30-11:30 a.m. of the Army will hold an Officer Candidate School 304. Briefings are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and noon. Partial issues board April 10. There will be a local OCS board at the The Army’s Special Forces is a strategic, multi- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Elkhorn Conference Center Feb. 22 and 23 from 7 a.m. purpose force capable of rapid response to various con- from 12:30-3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This board is required for all applicants. tingencies around the world. Called “Green Berets,” Cash sales/report of survey Participants must report in Class A uniform on these highly-skilled Soldiers are trained in unconven- Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 and 23. Packets must be turned in to the 502nd tional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, Personnel Services Battalion, Personnel Actions and 12:30-3 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30-11:30 a.m. special reconnaissance, combating terrorism, informa- Section, bldg 118, room 208, no later than Feb. 15. For Direct exchange tion operations and counter proliferation. more information call 526-2295/6481. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Special Forces candidates must be mature and self- Learning Resource Center offerings — The from 12:30-3 p.m. motivated; open and humble; and better conditioned Learning Resource Center, located in the Fort Carson Partial turn-ins physically and emotionally than the average Soldier. All Education Center, bldg 1117, room 216, offers acade- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays interested male Soldiers, privates first class to staff mic review including GT preparation, GED assistance, from 12:30-3 p.m. sergeants, and second and first lieutenants are encour- placement tests including SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and Full turn-ins aged to attend. For more information contact Sgt. 1st more. Patrons may also use computers to check e-mail, Appointments are scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays, Class Kristopher Ball at 524-1461. surf the Internet or navigate desktop application tuto- Wednesdays and Thursdays, call 526-3321. The Army Career and Alumni Program Center rials. Hours of operation include Monday-Thursday 9 Unit issues and turn ins a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 Call 526-6477/5512 for more information. briefing — The Army Career and Alumni Program p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. For more information call preseparation briefing is required for all departing the Learning Resource Center at 526-4058/8077. Hours of operation service members. Current ACAP policy requires per- Reserve Component Officer Liaison — The Fort Education center hours of operation — The sonnel ending time in service to register one year out Carson Post Retention Office is offering Reserve com- Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s hours and retirees two years out. All users of ACAP must ponent counseling for officers transitioning from the are as follows: know their Army Knowledge Online user name and active component. Counselor Support Center — Monday through password. The purpose of the counseling is to provide offi- Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m.- If you do not know your AKO user name or pass- cers returning from active duty with information 4:30 p.m. word call (877) 256-8737. ACAP briefings are held regarding remaining military service obligation, the Army Learning Center and Basic Skills Classes Monday through Thursday from 7:30-10 a.m. advantages of Reserve membership and special pro- — Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon, closed Attendees must report to ACAP by 7:15 a.m., bldg grams and incentives available by serving in the training holidays. 1118, room 133, located across from the Welcome National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve. Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Center. Call 526-1002/0640 to schedule a briefing. For more information contact Maj. Richard Support and Advanced Personnel Testing — Are you at end of time in service? — Soldiers with- Heebner, bldg 1219, room 134, or call 526-4969. Monday through Friday, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15- in 120 days of end of time in service should call 526- Weight control/taping classes —To attend the 4:15 p.m., closed training holidays. 2607/2599 to make an appointment for a mandatory active-duty weight control class or the taping certifi- Basic Skills Education Program/ Functional briefing. Briefings are held Tuesdays in bldg 1042, room cation class, Soldiers should call the TRICARE Academic Skills Training — Monday through 310. The briefing begins at 7:15 a.m. Seating is limited. appointment line at 457-2273. No referrals are needed. Thursday, 1-4 p.m., closed training holidays. Soldiers must attend in military uniform, no PTs. Both classes are taught at the Mountain Post Wellness eArmyU Testing — Monday and Wednesday- The Commanding General’s Newcomers’ Brief Center. The active-duty weight control class is taught Friday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., closed training holidays. — The briefing is the third Wednesday of each month, on the third and fourth Monday of the month at 9:30 Military Occupational Specialty Library — 1-3 p.m. at McMahon Theater. a.m. and the taping certification class is taught on the Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., closed train- eArmyU — eArmyU briefings are conducted at first Friday of the month at 9 a.m. For more informa- ing holidays. the Mountain Post Training and Education Center, tion on the classes call 526-7971. Claims Division hours — The Claims Division building 1117, Tuesdays at 9 and 11:30 a.m. and GSA vehicles at car wash — GSA vehicles can office hours are Monday through Thursday from Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. MOUNTAINEER Military Jan. 6, 2006 7

citizenship after missing his Citizens first opportunity due to his first From Page 1 deployment to Iraq in 2003 and Carson Soldiers part of first ever MTT BNCOC The Oath of Citizenship the second after being on leave. was led by John M. Bulger, dis- “I almost missed this one Story and photo by Karen Linne The BNCOC graduates were part of the trict director for the U.S. because I was preparing securi- Mountaineer editor first ever mobile training team instructed Citizenship and Immigration ty for the Iraqi elections, but I NCOES school — a concept leaders say is fast Service. was told by leaders I wouldn’t Fort Carson hosted a graduation ceremony becoming the way of the future for Army edu- Each service member was miss this chance,” Lantigua for 134 noncommissioned officers of the 2nd cation and training. given a certificate and a folded said. “I am really excited Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Infantry instructors from Fort Benning, Dec. 16. U.S. flag. because when you come to the Ga., and maintenance instructors from What may seem an everyday occurrence at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., journeyed to “Who would have thought United States, becoming a citi- many installations across the Army was a Fort Carson to train, mentor and lead the 133 that we would be sitting here in zen is the first thing you want rarity at the Mountain Post. Fort Carson does men and one woman on the skills necessary to a beautiful foyer built by one of to do.” not have an NCO Academy and Soldiers assume advanced leadership roles in their the most brutal dictators the After all the fanfare, stationed here needing a noncommissioned respective military occupational specialties. world has known, yet here we Lantigua called his mother who officer education system school such as the The courses were pared down, the POIs are trying to make Iraq the land still lives in the Dominican Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course nor- of the free ... and it’s done by Republic to tell her his great mally must do so in a temporary duty status. See MTT BNCOC on Page 10 your bravery,” Bulger said. news — in a jokingly manner. Bulger went on to praise the “I told her my new name is men and women after hearing now Harry Potter,” he said One hundred their individual stories about laughingly. “She said, ‘What, thirty-four coming to America and reasons you’re not Dominican any- Soldiers received for serving in the armed forces. more?’ I assured her that I still certificates of “The national anthem has had my name, but I’m now an completion for taken on a new meaning for me American. She was proud.” the Basic today,” Bulger said. Other 3rd ACR troopers Noncommission “This is my first oppor- gaining their citizenship were ed Officers tunity to be in a combat zone, Spc. Nasir Adams, Spc. Course here and after hearing your stories I Francisco Alfaro, Sgt. Daniel Dec. 16. The realized America really is the Arias, Spc. Adel Gabriel, Pfc. class, led by land of the free and you all are Anthony Garganera, Sgt. mobile training the brave.” Reisom Markose, Spc. Bruce teams, was the For Lantigua, assigned to Mohan, Sgt. Enrique Palis, Spc. first of its kind. Heavy Company, 2nd Squadron, Christopher Rodgers, Spc. 3rd ACR, the third time was Rodriguez, Spc. Makara Son, the charm for him to gain his and Spc. Thao Vangsoua. Your Pueblo Real Estate 2QOLQH ,7&ROOHJH&RXUVHV Connection

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we wanted him to have a say-so,” renovation and repair efforts. donation by every Soldier in the troop. School McAvoy said. As soon as the unit arrived at the At the end of the day, McAvoy said From Page 5 According to McAvoy, the mission school, troopers wasted little time Soldiers did nearly all the work that Benson was committed to restoring received a major boost of support from getting started as small bulldozers would have been called for in a building the school and with the support of his Harrison’s mother. His mother, Debbie, driven by Spc. Richard Merritt and Spc. contract costing nearly $80,000. Soldiers; the unit decided much of the a school teacher in Wasilla, Alaska, Nathan Wissner began moving tons of “They (Soldiers) saw the end result restoration could be done internally. raised $7,000 in school supplies, which dirt surrounding the school’s walls and of their hard work,” McAvoy said. “A lot of the troopers had asked was enough for 200 student kits, 200 paving the soccer field. “They saw the school go from three family members back home for sup- soccer balls and teacher kits. “We had to back the trucks up to the classrooms to four. They saw running plies so we had a lot of stuff that was “She went to a town hall meeting school and unload the supplies, con- water; they saw new desks being used sent that would have to be delivered where they surprised her as the town’s sisting of 150 boxes and two pallets of and children with school supplies. there anyway,” said Chief Warrant volunteer of the year,” McAvoy said. water, like an armored truck delivering “Before, when I came here, not one Officer David Hughes. “Harrison’s mother (in her acceptance money to a bank,” said Capt. Adam student was holding a pencil. Now every Within 48 hours the unit organized speech) requested donations for the White, from Waukegan, Ill. student has a pencil and paper. It’s a plan and created teams for the recon- school. She couldn’t have timed it any The sound of children screaming in something these 32 Soldiers can go struction work needed. better — having all the town’s media and excitement filled the school’s class- back to the States and say, ‘I made a Cpl. Kevin Eshelman directed a chamber of commerce leaders in the rooms as they rushed to see what was difference in Iraq.’” team to build desks. audience.” taking place outside. The Soldiers were He added that not only had Soldiers Although Eshelman didn’t have As troopers prepared for their swarmed with curious onlookers and made a difference, but so had the carpentry skills, he did get special help mission, the event was nearly scrapped eventually the headmaster had to release parents, friends and communities sup- from his father who owns a cabinet shop two days before. the children from school so the Soldiers porting those Soldiers. in Dayton, Minn. The convoy’s original route was could work. White particularly praised the “He designed blueprints with exact changed and AVIM Troop’s first Ironically, one of the Soldiers troopers who took part in what he measurements for building the desks,” sergeant, 1st Sgt. Craig Davis, was con- brought a snow shovel, which proved to described as a “purely Soldier-driven Eshelman said. “We didn’t know if the sidering canceling the mission due to be beneficial for removing the dirt off operation.” desks would fit through the door until the uncertainty of the enemy’s threat the classroom floors. Speaking on behalf of the troopers, we got there. Thank God they did, along the new route. “Who would have thought a snow White said the mission gave the partici- because we would have to knock out a After a 30-minute discussion, shovel in the desert (would be) utilized,” pants more than personal satisfaction — wall to get them in.” McAvoy was able to convince Davis that McAvoy said. it also gave the troopers a sense of His team built 30 desks in less than the mission needed to go on — espe- Each team went to work on their area purpose in Iraq. a week — enough to seat 120 students. cially for the Soldiers. of responsibility. Whether it was replac- “A lot of us are support guys and we With the old desks, students had been “They (Soldiers) needed something ing old windows with new ones, installing contribute indirectly to the success of crammed five to a desk, but the new like this to make their tour much more junction boxes and ceiling lights or the regiment’s mission here in theater,” desks would allow three students per gratifying and to see something tangible mounting a water tank, the troopers per- White said. desk comfortably. from their efforts,” McAvoy said. formed their tasks with enthusiasm. “But in reality we don’t feel much of In November, McAvoy visited the The 10-vehicle convoy departed on While the teams were renovating the a connection to it because we don’t leave school to meet the school’s headmaster, time with an aviation escort from school, Capt. David Donelson, physi- the wire (rear area) as much. Ali Ibrahim Hamad, to get input from Pegasus Troop, 4th Squadron, 3rd cian’s assistant assigned to HHT, 4-3, “This mission gave us a chance to him on how he thought the coalition ACR, until they picked up their ground treated children in need of medical care. directly assist and rebuild this country. forces could aid the school and explain escort from King Battery, 1st There was one other special surprise It’s a certain sense of satisfaction what the unit wanted to do. Squadron, 3rd ACR. King Battery also the troopers did for the school. The knowing we were directly involved in “I showed him a list of what we provided security at the school during Soldiers also donated two refrigerators improving the day-to-day lives of the were putting inside the student kits, but AVIM Troop’s nearly seven-hour — one which was paid for from a $1 Iraqi people.”

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www.usarec.army.mil/warrant ©2002. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. MOUNTAINEER Military Jan. 6, 2006 9 571st Med Co home, but not for good Story and photo by Sgt. Matt Millham makes every moment matter as the clock to the next 571st when it deployed to OIF in 2003. She was reas- 14th Public Affairs Detachment deployment has already begun to tick. signed to the Pentagon after her return, and watched as That’s the hardest part of the deployment for her former colleagues went to war again without her. During his first deployment to Iraq in 2003, Chief Dewey and most of the unit, he said. In the span of “I had kind of a sense of loss because I didn’t get Warrant Officer Delmar Dewey missed the birth of his four years, the unit will have deployed on three year- to deploy with them this time,” said Vandekamp, who second child, Amelia. She was 3 months old when he long tours. “It’s part of being in the Army,” said was at the ceremony. She snuck a hug from Dewey first saw her during mid-tour leave, and 9 months by Dewey, a helicopter pilot. “You expect to deploy, just after his family reunion. the time Dewey finally redeployed from Iraq. not so often.” Though he knows he won’t be home for long Less than nine months after returning from Iraq, During this last deployment, the 571st flew more and training for the next deployment will begin in the 571st Air Ambulance Medical Company, Dewey’s than 5,300 hours and rescued almost 3,000 troops weeks, not months, Dewey said he’s looking for- unit, deployed for a second time to Operation Iraqi wounded in Al Anbar province, one of the deadliest ward to “Just getting to know the family again and Freedom. And wouldn’t you know — Dewey’s wife, regions for U.S. service members in Iraq. Still, the unit doing some of that husband stuff instead of all that Melissa, was pregnant with the couple’s third child. made it home without a single accident or injury, said Army stuff.” Dewey made it home for the birth of his son Jay five Maj. Eric Rude, commander of the 571st. months ago, but again had to return to Iraq to finish Having two children while her husband was Josh Collins, the second part of his second tour. away was hard, said Melissa, “but it was a good holding sign, with Dec. 15, the whole family, including the couple’s distraction” from the absence of her husband. Her brother, Matthew, first child, Aaron, reunited after that second difficult two youngest children were too young to notice and grandparents year apart. anything strange about the chronic absence of Ed and Barbara The Dewey family was not unique in its reunion their father. The situation is different for Aaron, a Collins at Waller celebration. This time, unlike the last time, all of the 17-year-old senior at Cheyenne Mountain High Fitness Center unit’s Soldiers are home alive. During its first tour in School. Dec. 15 during a Operation Iraqi Freedom, the unit lost seven Soldiers. Having his father gone for two of his teen years homecoming The ceremony in which the 571st reunited with was hard, Aaron said. He used to turn to his father ceremony. Family their families was short — even for a reunion cere- for advice on everything from cars to girls. For the friend Sherree mony. It took less than four minutes from the time time his father is home, Aaron hopes to just spend Thomas is in the the unit’s main body of 121 Soldiers walked in to the time with him hiking, working on cars and riding rear. They await time they were released to meet their friends and dirt bikes. the return of families waiting in the bleachers at Waller Physical The families of the 571st weren’t the only ones their father, son, Fitness Center. lamenting the Soldiers’ departure a year ago and and friend Sgt. Knowing the 571st may again spend less than a eager to have them back. Sgt. 1st Class Cari Edward P. Collins. year at home before heading to Iraq for a third tour Vandekamp was a flight platoon sergeant with the

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attending the course. “This (mobile training team bringing the training to you (Soldiers). MTT BNCOC designed) course was a lot better program (than It’s been challenging. We’ve had to juggle From Page 7 traditional NCOES instruction). It was beneficial around the training schedule but we never waiver (program of instructions) rewritten, so Soldiers because it focused on what we need specifically,” on the standards,” McWilliams said. of the 2nd BCT could stay at their home station Wilson said. “Across the Army we’ve had to find creative while attending the course. Wilson is referring to the fact that instructors ways to maintain a professional fighting force while Members of the unit relocated to the reduced the amount of course material and focused remaining an Army at war.” Mountain Post in late 2005 after their yearlong primarily on what these combat-experienced “This is the way of training of the future,” deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Soldiers needed for their upcoming leadership roles. explained Sgt. Maj. Tim Ozman, Ordnance Corps and their tours to Korea — where the 2nd BCT “One of the things we (maintenance instructors) proponency sergeant major. “We designed a was formerly stationed. Many of the Soldiers, did was ensure the course was task-based for them diagnostics-driven course using equipment used in having spent more than two years separated from (2nd BCT Soldiers). In a regular session of the unit today. The Soldiers received no training family members, said being able to attend BNCOC, there’s a much broader focus. We rewrote on equipment they would not likely see in the BNCOC at home station was a blessing. the instruction so Soldiers here would get training next couple of years.” Staff Sgt. Tammy Ryan, 2nd Brigade Support on vehicles they are using here,” said Master Aside from allowing the 2nd BCT Soldiers Battalion, and the only female graduate, said the Sgt. Neil LaChance, chief instructor for 63B time with their families and at their home station opportunity to receive BNCOC instruction locally (light-wheeled vehicle mechanic). with the support of their units, Maj. Samuel R. was “awesome. It’s been great being able to be The 2nd BCT maintenance Soldiers, LaChance Cook, commandant, Regional Training Site around my peers. We’ve been able to help each explained, got to use the unit’s vehicles, their Maintenance, Fort McCoy, Wis., said his Reserve other out … and that wouldn’t have been the same own toolboxes in the unit’s motor pool to enhance component (maintenance) instructors were able if we’d have gone to Aberdeen.” their skills. to glean valued information from the battle- Since Soldiers normally attend NCOES schools “The skills we taught or improved upon are experienced 2nd BCT Soldiers. with comrades who share the same MOS from more pertinent (than broader-focused skill sets) “It’s a win-win situation. The instructors will across the Army, it’s not uncommon to know few, to their current and future work within their unit,” use the feedback they get from the Soldiers to if any, of your fellow classmates. he said. help figure out better ways to teach in the future,” Ryan is a mechanic and career Soldier who Maintenance instructors reworked their course Cook said. “The mobile training teams will set the said despite her understanding of deployments and curriculum and reduced the classroom time from precedence for future NCOES training.” family separation, being sent away to BNCOC after 12 weeks to 18 days. Although an exact cost-estimate of savings the back-to-back deployment and an overseas tour “Education of (the Army’s) NCOs is extremely for the course was not available, Cook explained would “not have been nice,” for her or her husband. important,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance that logically it cost Fort Carson and the Army Sgt. Shawn Wilson, Headquarters and McWilliams, 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson significantly less to train 134 Soldiers at home Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th command sergeant major, and guest speaker at the (sending instructors and course cadre TDY for three Infantry, echoed Ryan’s sentiments about receiving graduation ceremony. “Over the past 18 days we’ve weeks) than sending them to Fort Benning and support from fellow Soldiers and his unit while used an exportable training package where we’re Aberdeen Proving Ground for an extended period. MOUNTAINEER Jan. 6, 2006 11 COMMUNITY Body-piercing craze — is it for you? by Spc. Aimee Millham substances like Listerine and the pre- Mountaineer staff scription oral rinse Peridex. “There’s a higher risk of infection While Army regulation limits the with a tongue piercing in its initial capacity to which Soldiers can adorn phases, because of all the bacteria,” their body, the regulation still leaves he said. some room for the ever-growing trend Heun also recommends plastic of body piercing. tongue rings instead of metal ones to Within what they are allowed, prevent tooth chipping. Soldiers should take heed to certain Other more common piercings, body-piercing tips and precautions, like upper ear cartilage piercings, can which could save them from infection, cause deformities. scars and deformities. Since cartilage has no blood According to the Mayo Clinic, a supply of its own, taking antibiotics national group medical practice, 30 is often ineffective, the Mayo Clinic percent of piercings result in infec- Web site explains. tions or bleeding and complications The following is a list of things can range from deformities and the Mayo Clinic recommends infection in ear piercings to tooth people look for in a body-piercing and gum damage in oral piercings. establishment: “The most common thing we see is metal tongue rings getting stuck on teeth and chipping them,” said Dr. Robert Heun, a dentist at Larson Dental Clinic and chief of dental services at Peterson Air Force Base. Heun also saw a Soldier about six months ago whose tongue tissue grew over her tongue stud. Heun added that not only was it a piercing gone bad, Top: While popular, eyebrow but the Soldier was also out of regula- piercings are against Army tion since she couldn’t remove the regulation. While the actual process stud while on post or on duty. of piercing a region may not be In fact, because she was out of painful, resulting infections, scars regulation, the surgeon this Soldier and deformities may be. saw would not treat her, and the Soldier had to seek nonmilitary Left: Experts recommend against medical care, Heun said. putting object through the skin that When off-duty, there are no are unsterile, such as a paperclip. restrictions on the wear of earrings Infections are almost sure to for female Soldiers, but they are result. Appropriate hypoallergenic restricted from having any other form jewelry includes surgical-grade of body piercing when on a military steel, titanium, 14- or 18-karat gold installation or any other place under or niobium. Army control, according to AR 670-1. This also applies to male Soldiers, except for males the restriction includes ear piercings. autoclave, increasing the risk of The regulation adds that when • An autoclave. This is a heat infection. Also, these piercing guns on duty, female Soldiers are only sterilization machine regulated by can crush the skin, causing injury authorized earrings when not in a the Food and Drug Administration beyond the piercing. battle dress uniform, hospital duty that should be used to sterilize all • Appropriate hypoallergenic uniform, food service uniform, nondisposable equipment after use jewelry. Brass and nickel jewelry can physical fitness uniform, field with each customer. cause allergic reactions. Look for sur- uniform or organizational uniform. • Commercial disinfectant or gical-grade steel, titanium, 14- or 18- Those earrings may be worn one bleach solution. Instruments and karat gold or a metal called niobium. on each lobe, and the earrings must supplies that can’t be sterilized with There are no body-piercing be silver, gold, white pearl or diamond an autoclave should be disinfected establishments on the Fort Carson no larger than a one-fourth inch with a commercial disinfectant or off-limits list, a list outlining an in diameter. bleach solution after each use. Such assortment of establishments that are While military installations don’t things include drawer handles, tables off limits to Soldiers. see too many occurrences of body- and sinks. To be certain of the safety record piercing complications because of the • Gloves. The piercer must wash of the business where Soldiers are limits placed by Army Regulation his or hands and put on a fresh pair of considering getting a piercing, go in 670-1, Heun said it does happen gloves for each procedure. During the person to the El Paso County Health nonetheless, and there are steps procedure those gloves should only Department to find out if any com- Soldiers can take to make the whole touch the person getting the piercing. plaints have been placed against that experience safer. • No piercing gun. Never get a establishment. This information is For oral piercings, Heun recom- piercing with a piercing gun. Piercing public record, according to officials at mends oral rinsing with anti-microbial guns usually can’t be cleaned with an El Paso County Health Department. MOUNTAINEER 12 Jan. 6, 2006 Community AFAP Conference at Mountain Post concludes by Army Community Service important to their quality of life and reallocate budgeted dollars. Without vision care places a financial burden on continued success in the military: IMA funding AFTB/AFAP — the Army families. The current benefit The Fort Carson Family Action • Resolution of patient TRICARE foundations of a proactive approach to only covers one eye exam per year. Plan Conference was held in November issues at the local level. TRICARE empowering military families — the Families are paying the full cost for but because of inclement weather, the beneficiaries are unable to resolve Army would return to a cumbersome, glasses, contacts and Lasik eye surgery. conference did not conclude until issues at the local level. The work reactive force. The workgroup recom- The work group made the following recently. There were participants from group recommended the following: mended the following: 1.Establish recommendations: 1. Implement a a wide spectrum of the Fort Carson 1. Change present method contact and AFTB/AFAP as mandated programs, comprehensive vision plan for benefi- military community and other local restore authority to local TRICARE implementing public policy as needed ciaries that covers supplemental eye military installations. The conference service center to resolve patient in Army Regulation 608-1. care services over and beyond the delegates included representatives from issues. 2. Allow local military • Child-care affordability. Currently annual eye exam. 2. Fund a portion active duty, Reserve, family members, treatment facility staff to have direct child-care costs exceed the average of the plan under TRICARE. retirees and civilian employees. More communication with TRICARE. military family’s budget, causing undue • Dental plan coverage for family than 100 attendees served as delegates, • Benefits for Global War on financial hardship. Military family members and retirees. The current subject matter experts, facilitators/ Terrorism. Currently there is a disparity income is affected by circumstances dental plan does not sufficiently cover recorders and administrative staff in between GWOT survivor benefits that beyond the service member’s control routine dental procedures. Rising seven different work groups. are determined by the date of death. (such as sudden and unexpected cost dental expenses are above the current Work groups conferred on issues Under the United States Code, Section of living increases). The lack of $1,000 annual cap and 60-40 percent submitted from the community prior to 1009 of Title 37, surviving family affordable child-care results in the use insurance co-pays are not sufficient to the conference in the areas of: health members of a Soldier who died before of substandard or uncertified services relieve financial burden. Routine dental services, family support/volunteers/and November 2003 do not receive the or violation of the installation policy procedures are a quality of life issue employment, Directorate of Morale, same benefits as the family of Soldiers for supervision of children. The work- which are not being received due to Welfare and Recreation/children/youth/ who died after November 2003. The group recommended the following: the cost constants. The workgroup education, benefits/entitlements and workgroup recommended the following: 1. Further subsidize child-care centers made the following recommendations: force support/leadership/housing. 1. Amend the law to make all survivor and family child-care homes to offset 1. Keep the preventive and diagnostic A multitude of issues was sub- benefits retroactive to Sept. 11, 2001. expenses. 2. Establish single parent dis- service coverage at 100 percent. 2. mitted for consideration. Issues ranged 2. Ensure all surviving family members counts. 3. Modify the current multiple Increase the annual maximum coverage from streetlights on post, a request for are notified of the changes. child discount to increase with each on non-orthodontic services to $4,500. a Popeye’s (fried chicken) Restaurant, • Installation Management Agency additional child in care. 3. Increase all other dental service a movie theater, to air conditioning in funding for Army Family Team • Comprehensive vision plan avail- coverage to be an 80 percent insurance government quarters and barracks. Building/Army Family Action Plan. able to beneficiaries: TRICARE does to 20 percent co-pay. Conference attendees and work groups IMA funding excludes AFTB/AFAP, not have a comprehensive vision plan decided the following issues were most which forces garrison commands to for beneficiaries. The high cost of See AFAP on page 14

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about 10 minutes by selecting professionally designed Miscellaneous graphics and adding text and photos. Leaders can Mock billing information — Fort Carson Family further enhance their sites with other free options Housing will host a mock billing information gather- including calendars, photo galleries, discussion boards ing Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center. and e-mail distribution lists. For more information Guest speaker is Ivan Bolden, program manager visit the Web site at www.cinchouse.com. To register (policy) for the assistant secretary of the Army Office log on to http://hub.cinchouse.com. of Installations and Environment. Representatives Cooking class — Preparing tasty, nutritious from GMH Military Housing and Energy Billing meals in small quantities can be a challenge. Colorado Systems will provide an overview of the program. For State University’s Extension Office hosts a class — more information call Mark Browning at 576-3198. “Preparing Nutritious Food for One or Two” — Jan. Polish pottery bingo — The Fort Carson 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Extension Office, located at Officers’ Spouses’ Club hosts Polish pottery bingo 305 S. Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs. Attendees Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Elkhorn Conference will receive basic nutrition information and food Center. Cost is $15 and includes dinner of roast pork safety guidelines along with recipes and demon- loin with chutney glaze, lemon-pepper chicken, green strations. Call 636-8920 for more information and to beans with bacon and onions, steamed California- register. Cost is $10. style vegetables, roasted red potatoes or rice pilaf. To MLK commemorative service — A Martin attend, R.S.V.P. no later than Thursday to Alicia Hall Luther King Jr. commemorative worship service will at 559-9315. Childcare is available, please request it be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force with your R.S.V.P. A mid-year membership drive is Base Chapel. For more information call 556-6367. also ongoing. Bring a friend to join. Dues are $15. Free dance lessons — Would you like to learn to Christmas tree recycling — The Directorate of dance? Beginning Jan. 10 on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 Environmental Compliance and Management Wildlife p.m. at Austin Bluffs Community Church (corner of Office will recycle Christmas trees. The trees will be Austin Bluffs and Old Farm Road), you can learn for used to improve wildlife habitat for small animals free. The primary focus of lessons will be on standard such as cottontails and quail and to improve fisheries and pattern waltzes. Lessons are also offered and habitat in ponds and reservoirs. Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Hancock Senior The DECAM will operate two sites until Jan. 15. Center, 1514 N. Hancock. For more information call Trees can be dropped off at the west side of Harr Loretta Nelson at 598-2885. Avenue at the water tower access road across from Homeland Security certificate — The Kiowa Village or Harr Avenue in the open field east University of Colorado at Colorado Springs offers an of the basketball parking lot between Apache Village undergraduate certificate in Homeland Security. The and Abrams Elementary School. Please remove all course is a 12-credit program offered at Fort Carson. ornaments and tinsel before dropping off trees. Call Courses are nine weeks long and meet twice each 576-8074 for more information. week on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:45 p.m. CG golf scramble — A CG golf scramble will be Tuition is $750 for each course and includes all held Jan. 19 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club with a materials. Registration is ongoing at the Mountain shotgun start at 11 a.m. It is a three-person scramble. Post Education Center or online at www.nissc.org. For Entry fee is $30 which includes sack lunch and prizes. details call 262-3334. Preregister your teams by calling 526-4122. The scram- SAT/ACT prep — Students preparing for the ble is open to all military and civilians on Fort Carson. SAT or ACT can get free assistance by visiting the Free Air Force game tickets — Enlisted Soldiers Internet at www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil. Follow can get two free tickets to an Air Force men’s basketball the link for “Registering for SAT/ACT Standard game while supplies last. Tickets are given on a first- Power Prep Programs.” For more information call available for use by Fort Carson residents. The come, first-served basis and must be picked up 48 Fort Carson’s School Liaison Office at center can be used for birthday parties, Bible hours prior to game time at the United States Air Force 526-1071 or 524-0642. studies and other events free of charge. The center Academy ticket office. Motion for Moms — Motion for Moms, a low- has a maximum capacity of 60 people and includes Reunion briefings — Army Community Service impact exercise class for pregnant and post-partum a great hall, which can be divided into two rooms, will host reunion briefings for returning Soldiers’ moms is ongoing at Garcia Physical Fitness Center. and a catering kitchen that has a sink, refrigerator, families Jan. 19 and 26 and Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at 10 a.m. Motion for Moms meets Tuesdays and Thursdays two microwaves and several countertops. To reserve at the Family University, bldg 1161. Reunion briefings from 9-10 a.m. To register or for more information the center call 579-1042. can also be scheduled for units or family readiness call 526-7030. Patient call center — The Colorado Springs groups by contacting your unit service coordinator at Post fitness center hours — Post fitness centers’ military treatment facilities in conjunction with 526-4590. Limited childcare is available with prior hours have been adjusted. Hours of operation include: Humana Military Healthcare Service established a reservations. To reserve childcare, call two days prior • Forrest Fitness Center, bldg 1843 — Monday- central patient appointment service contract to better to the briefing. Call 524-4218. Friday 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays serve military beneficiaries living within the Federal employee LES/W2 — Beginning Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Colorado Springs area. 2006, federal employees will have to obtain their • Garcia Physical Fitness Center, bldg 1856 — The call center is responsible for booking LES/W2 online from MyPay. Until then, the docu- Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and primary and specialty care appointments for Evans ments will be mailed. The U.S. Army Finance holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Army Community Hospital, the U.S. Air Force Command recommends employees become familiar • Waller Physical Fitness Center, bldg 2357 — Academy Hospital, Peterson Air Force Base Clinic with MyPay as soon as possible. Employees must first Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and and Schriever Air Force Base Clinic. register on the site. For more information visit the holidays 3-10 p.m. The Pikes Peak Regional Access to Care Line is Web site at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx. • McKibben Physical Fitness Center, bldg 1160 available Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m.- Volunteer track and field officials needed — — Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 4:30 p.m. for primary care and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for Anyone interested in being a volunteer track and field and holidays 6 a.m.-3 p.m. specialty care appointing. official at the United States Air Force Academy Alcoholics Anonymous — Alcoholics To reach the Access to Care Line call 457-2273. indoor and outdoor meets should contact Scott Irving, Anonymous meetings are held at Soldiers’ Memorial Claims against the estate — Anyone with claims head field event coach and coordinator of officials, at Chapel Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information against the estate of or indebtedness to the estate of 333-3013 or e-mail [email protected]. call 322-9766. Spc. Jared W. Kubasak, deceased, should contact Web site helps spouse groups — CinCHouse, Modern Army Combatives Program — Fort Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brian Rinck at 524-3331. a nonprofit community of nearly 900,000 military Carson Soldiers and family members can learn • Anyone with claims against the estate of or wives and women in uniform, in partnership with combatives from 6-8 a.m. or 6-8 p.m. Monday- indebtedness to 1st Lt. Justin Smith, deceased, should USAA, has launched the Spouse Club Hub, an online Friday. For more information including meeting contact 1st Lt. Skyler Munekata at 526-9598. tool spouse group leaders can use to create their own locations call Capt. Shawn Wray at 330-8305. • Anyone with claims against the estate of or Web site at no cost and with no software. Kit Carson Activity Center — Fort Carson indebtedness to Spc. Claiborn L. Walker, deceased, Spouse group leaders can create Web sites in Family Housing’s Kit Carson Activity Center is should contact 1st Lt. Chung Jiwan at 321-5968. MOUNTAINEER 14 Jan. 6, 2006 Community

connects to a voice automated menu, which authorize family housing for Soldiers who have AFAP connects calls to battalion-level rear detachments. partial custody for less than 181 days a year. This From Page 12 • Family member and Soldier operational policy may result in: Reduced interaction with • In-state tuition regardless of duty station. security briefing. Sensitive information is widely parent and child; Increased expense to Soldier All military family members should qualify for available through Internet sources from immediate during visitations; limited flexibility of visitation in-state tuition benefits in the United States and its and extended family members of deployed/ and stability with non-custodial parent. According territories, regardless of where the active duty deploying Soldiers. There is no standardized Army to the 2004 Army demographic profile, this issue sponsor is serving. The inherent instability of the requirement for commanders to address OPSEC will continue to grow. The following recommen- military lifestyle often prohibits military families with Soldier’s families. Family members, local and dation was made. Change Army Regulation 210-50 from being eligible for in-state tuition benefits. distant, do not know what they can or cannot to allow noncustodial parents the same housing This issue especially affects military families who share regarding operational issues or details, authorization as custodial parents. are stationed overseas. The following recommenda- inadvertently releasing sensitive information and • Compensation for noncommissioned officers. tions were made: 1. Negotiate with states to waive placing Soldiers at additional risk. The following Currently, there is a disparity in pay between non- residency requirements for active-duty military recommendations were made: 1. Require comman- commissioned and commissioned officers when family members. 2. Lobby U.S. Congress for ders to provide an OPSEC brief once a year, and as considering experience, education and longevity. a part of the mandatory predeployment brief to the support; lobby public universities, state governors The civilian sector rewards its members for these and legislators for implementation. family readiness group. 2. Develop other methods accomplishments. The current pay charts reflect • Deployment education for youths and support to disseminate OPSEC to extended family members these differences, which do not adequately compen- from community. The military and local school such as through local schools, Army Family Team sate NCOs. The following recommendations were systems do not sufficiently provide education and Building, mailings, the Internet and OPSEC links made by the workgroup. 1. Increase pay over time support regarding deployment to our youths. The to installation Web sites. to decrease the gap. 2. Institute a tiered education lack of this education and support has created an • Assignment and deployment considerations environment of additional fear, stress and anxiety for dual Army couples. Currently, the Army’s incentive bonus. 3. Identify and fund additional pay for military youths. The following recommenda- Married Couples Program is not sufficient. Couples for Soldiers in senior staff and leadership positions. tions were made by the workgroup: 1. Provide and face alternating deployments and increasingly long The above issues represent the top issues implement age-specific outreach programs to separations, while others with children find them- submitted. If you have an issue you feel is valuable, include Soldier/youth mentoring programs, youth selves deployed simultaneously. The inflexibility you may submit issues year-round. Remember, Army Family Team Building workshops and youth of the current system discourages continuing AFAP is your opportunity to affect change and readiness groups. 2. Provide educational assemblies military service. The following recommendations improve the military quality of life. If you are about deployment and military life to staff and student were made: 1. Establish a Human Resources interested in learning more about AFAP or bodies in schools with a military population. Command proponent that addresses the unique submitting an issue contact Nancy Montville • Rear detachment phone number: There is not assignment/deployment needs of dual Army couples. or Desaree Venema at 526-4590 or e-mail a centralized phone number at each installation 2. Amend the current regulation to require a joint [email protected] or that families can call to reach rear detachment per- stabilization tour for dual Army couples that is [email protected]. sonnel. The workgroup came up with the following equal to the length of separation due to deployment. You can also stop by the Family Readiness recommendations for this problem: 1. Create one • Housing for partial custodial single service Center, bldg 1526, 6303 Wetzel Avenue, located easy, permanent toll-free phone number that members. Current housing regulations do not next to the commissary.

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If your child has to be placed in the car bed or a car safety seat without a with your child in a car. Once your child reaches the top front, then both front and side airbags shield harness. Infants should be placed in a weight or height for his car seat, his should be turned off. Also, car seats Your doctor can help you car seat starting when they leave shoulders are above the car seat har- should not be placed in the side determine what car seat is best before the hospital. ness slots, or his ears have reached the jumper seats of a truck. This is not your child is discharged from the Car seat shopping can be confusing. top of the car seat, or approximately safe for your child. hospital. Certain children with The cost of the seat doesn’t necessarily 40 pounds he should be placed in a Finally, no extra materials or toys special health care needs also need determine its worth — whether or not booster seat, (usually around 4-5 years should be placed on or in the car seat other restraint systems. it is safe. When you buy a car seat old). Booster seats raise your child so as these may cause harm during an To get more information on these make sure it is appropriate for your seat belts fit them properly. This is accident. The bar of the car seat seats call Easter Seals at (888) 221- child’s age, weight and height. important to ensure that your child should be placed all the way down. 6827 or call the Automotive Safety During the first year of life, all stays restrained during an accident and It should not be left up with toys Program at (317) 274-2977 or visit infants must be in a rear-facing car is not thrown from the vehicle. hanging from it. In an accident these www.preventinjury.org or the AAP seat. Once your child is 1-year-old Your child may stop using a booster toys may cause injuries to your child. website at www.aap.org. and weighs 20 pounds your child’s car seat when a seat belt can fit properly. Your child should fit snugly in the car Children should be placed in a seat may face forward. If your child A belt fits appropriately when the seat and the seat should be fastened as new car seat if possible. 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Accidents can • Do not use a seat more than 10 Some babies who grow rapidly across the thighs, not the stomach. happen anywhere. years old. during the first year of life and are • The child is tall enough to sit Sitting in the back seat is the best • Do not use a seat with cracks, above 20 pounds will need to get a against the vehicle’s seat back with place for all children less than 12 without a label indicating the date of new car seat prior to 1 year of age. legs bent at the knees and feet hanging years old. 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Story and photo by Spc. Brian Trapp thank you to our volunteers during the holidays,” 14th Public Affairs Detachment said Shirley Rudd, a member of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) family readiness Fort Carson could fill a building with all of the group. Rudd, who also volunteers with Army people who donate their time — and it did. Family Team Building, the Girl Scouts and as Fort Carson’s Army Volunteer Corps hosted the a bingo manager, said any recognition that lets annual Holiday Volunteer Social Dec. 14 at Elkhorn volunteers know their efforts are appreciated Conference Center. is important, even if it’s only a certificate of There are more than 4,000 volunteers on Fort appreciation. Carson. This past year, they’ve saved Fort Carson “(The social) is wonderful,” said Eva $2.5 million with all the help they gave, said Maj. Hailbroner, who has been a chaplain volunteer Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr., commanding general of on and off since 1975. “It makes you feel the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “You can’t appreciated and gives you a chance to meet other buy that love and caring, even if we had the money.” volunteers. Sometimes you just know a name or Fort Carson has more than 20 volunteer organiza- see a face, but you get to meet them here.” Installation volunteers are greeted by Maj. Gen. tions that service Soldiers, military spouses, children Hailbroner gives religious education classes Robert W. Mixon Jr. (second from right, rear), com- and retirees in a variety of capacities. to children and adults, and she has continued to manding general of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Those organizations range from Army Family do it for so many years because she loves it, she Carson, his spouse, Ruth, (far right) during the volun- Team Building, to family readiness groups to the said. “I think I get more out of it than the students teer holiday social Dec. 14. American Red Cross. do. I really enjoy contributing to the community.” “Without all of our great volunteers, we couldn’t Many of the volunteers at the annual social keeping busy during a spouse’s deployment. do all we do at Fort Carson. “(Their) giving is what encourage others to get out in their community and “It’s a wonderful way to get out and meet people makes this a great place to live, work and play,” said get involved by volunteering. and to learn new skills,” Hailbroner said. Col. Michael Resty Jr., garrison commander. “I do it because I love the lord and the people,” While volunteers talked and had their hors Volunteers impact the community a little bit at a said John Sargent, hospital chaplain and retired Army d’oeuvres, they viewed a slideshow of volunteer time, each in their own way, helping out in their own chaplain, who has been volunteering for the Red events and were treated to musical performances way. To recognize their efforts, volunteers from all Cross for five years. from Norisa Harrison and Harmony in Motion. over Fort Carson were invited to attend the social “The Red Cross helps people in a special way, The sometimes seemingly thankless tasks of where they were greeted by the commanding general like helping out disaster victims. It’s fulfilling in a helping the community were recognized with a big and the garrison commander as they came into the very special way.” thank you. “Without (the volunteers) we couldn’t banquet hall. Rudd said that volunteering is a good way to have the same installation,” Mixon said. “We’re “(The event) is a wonderful opportunity to say make new friends and to help out other people while awful proud of them.”

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Chapel Schedule Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Catholic religious education — Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 Registration forms for Catholic reli- Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 gious education courses are available at 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 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel in the Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 library room. Classes for preschool 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 (age 4) through sixth grades will be Tuesday 7 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 held Sunday from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Classes for seventh grade through adult PROTESTANT (including confirmation and post con- Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Kincaid/526-7387 Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Meeker/526-3711 firmation) are held Sunday from Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Deppmeir/526-8011 6-8 p.m. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5513 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5513 for more information. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626 Protestant religious education — Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Deppmeir/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans’ Magrath & Titus Chap. Bank/526-8890 Registration is ongoing for Protestant Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 religious education at Soldiers’ JEWISH Memorial Chapel. Sunday school small For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. groups meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The WICCA AWANA program for children meets Monday 6:30 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464

Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. Children’s NATIVE AMERICAN SWEATLODGE church is provided during the 11 a.m. Native American Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel for traditional prayer and purifica- tion. Fasting before the ceremony is recommended and refreshments are offered following the ceremony. Please call the following for information and directions: Michael Sunday service. No preregistration is Dunning 382-5331 or 330-9537, or Zoe Goodblanket 442-0929. required for children’s church. Volunteers are needed for all programs. Call Dennis Scheck at Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular scripture reading, the following scriptures are recommended. These scriptures are part 526-5626 for more information. of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present Chapel youth kickoff Catholic faith information — the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Teens grades six-12 and their Information sessions are held Sundays Today — — parents are invited at 8 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Monday Psalms 34, Psalms 37, to attend this event: If you’re interested in learning more Mark 7 Mark 10 — Psalms about the Catholic faith or would like Saturday — Tuesday Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m. Psalms 35, 38, Mark 11 to become a Catholic, plan to attend. Mark 8 Wednesday — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or Sunday — Psalms 39, The kickoff features a Chap. (Col.) Richard Goellen at Psalms 36, Mark 12 Mark 9 Thursday — Christian band — In-Him — 526-5769 for more information. Psalms 40, Mark 13 and all-you-can-eat pizza following the concert.

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New Carved in General Stone, Takes over Soldiers’ Command Memories At Fort Endure Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Carson Combat Team hold their Maj. Gen. Robert W. salute, and their emotions, Mixon Jr., 7th Infantry during the dedication of Division and Fort Carson Fort Carson’s Global War on commanding general, Terrorism memorial Sept. 30. hands the colors back to 7th ID and Fort Carson command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance McWilliams. Photo by Sgt. Matt Millham Mixon took command of 7th ID and Fort Carson from outgoing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Robert Wilson at Manhart Field Jan. 27, 2005. Photo by Sgt. Chris Smith Carson welcomes Home 2nd BCT Spc. Brian Santacroce, Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, kisses his 3-month-old daughter Lana for the first time. Santacroce was one of 3,600 2nd BCT Soldiers to be permenately stationed here in July after a yearlong deployment in Iraq.

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Ride ’em Cowboy ... Adriano Moraes rides Missfire for a score of 89 points in the Photo by Sgt. Zach Mott third round of the Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Bailey Professional Bull Riders 2005 U.S. Army 3rd ACR leaves Invitational at Colorado 7th ID Soldiers aid Katrina efforts Springs’ World Arena Victims of Hurricane Katrina are airlifted into New Orleans International For Iraq April 17. Moraes won Airport via U.S. military transport Sept. 2. Search and rescue crews were The last trooper from the 3rd Armored Cavalry the three-day event bringing in wave after wave of evacuees. Emergency medical crews were on Regiment left McKibben Physical Fitness Center with a point total of hand to provide care to those with special needs. Feb. 28 to board the bus that began his journey 258.5 and collected to Iraq where he is serving in support of $39,374 in prize money. Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 3rd ACR is

Photo by Spc. Stephen Kretsinger expected to return in February or March 2006. Layout by Jeanne Mazerall MOUNTAINEER 24 Jan. 6, 2006 Community Getting chatty on cell phones? It could prove costly

by Doug Rule “Say your emotions are running high and of the conversation by staying close by. Command Information officer before you know it, you’ve told the clerk (in the Lastly, Wimberly says that one should be con- store) your husband or wife is deploying, had left cerned about other family members and friends. Walk through any mall and you would get the or might leave. The person you are talking to might “Do your friends and family who are not idea that most people could care less about who be the most trustworthy person on the planet, but familiar with the military understand the impor- listens in to their conversations. But in a world are you sure? “Are you aware of who else might tance of not revealing what you tell them?” he said. where deployments are high and security concerns be within earshot?” While he said that it is important to let close are even higher, Soldiers and their family members While it sounds like something out of a spy family and friends know what is going on, “Not can’t be as cavalier as others who stroll through the novel, there are those people out there who will sharing the details is even a better idea.” mall talking on their cell phones. take advantage of a spouse who is alone. It might If you think you might have a security concern Terrence Wimberly, Fort Carson installation be someone who is just a high-pressure salesman, contact your unit or spouse’s unit security officer operations security officer, has advice for families but it could also be someone who is involved in or call Wimberly at 524-4578. of deployed Soldiers on keeping operations security identity theft or kidnapping. in public places. Wimberly also stresses that talking “Even in the real world where information on cell phones and cordless phones is not doesn’t travel as fast as it does over the Internet, a secure form of communication. we need to be aware of our surroundings and be “If you are calling family and friends careful about sharing too much information.” on either of these (devices) and talking Wimberly said the premise of OPSEC is that about when your spouse is leaving, where the accumulation of one or more elements of he or she is going, what they may or may unclassified, but potentially sensitive information, not be doing, please reconsider,” he said. could damage national security by becoming classi- “It is too easy for someone to hear what fied information. He also said that this information you are saying with a few inexpensive could adversely affect family members as well. electronic devices, even a baby monitor.” He suggests you be aware of where you are While land-lines are not foolproof, and who you are talking to in public. they are more secure than cell phones, “I’m sure that everyone will readily admit that Wimberly said. Additionally, with the way cell they’ve been in a store and had a conversation phones are used nowadays, in malls, airports and with a stranger,” Wimberly said. other public places, anyone can listen to your end

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Money seems to be on people’s minds at this time of year. They’ve spent a lot of money on gifts lately, gas prices are creeping up and it isn’t long until income taxes are due. Maybe this is a good time of year to visit the American Numismatic Museum in Colorado Springs; known as the Money Museum. It’s free, and although they aren’t giving away any of the paper money, visitors can at least look at a lot of it. The national museum opened in 1967 with one of the world’s largest collections of coins, media and paper money. The facility, near Colorado College and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, also houses a library and A digital image made from space is the centerpiece of the exhibit about the administrative offices. world’s money. Clocks show current times in various parts of the world. The facility received a $3 million An 1836 steam press used by the the visitor desk for $2, which adds renovation a couple of years ago, and U.S. Mint is also displayed. an extra measure of interest to the now houses a valuable display of The most powerful coining machine exhibit. Visitors “tour” the continents America’s gold coins, coin patterns in the world is in a glass display at the with their passports, answer questions and paper money. The Harry W. Bass entrance. about money in the display and get Jr. Coin Collection is on the main A special exhibit, “Money of the their passport stamped when questions floor, and includes the finest speci- World Today” includes coins and are answered correctly. mens from his collection. Bass’ 500- paper money of 192 nations. Visitors to the Money of the piece assemblage is displayed in a “Passports” may be purchased at World Today exhibit “ … can learn vault-like setting and includes all how politics, geography and culture known varieties of early American impact money,” said Jay Beeton, gold coins from 1795 to 1834. director of marketing and public Computer enhanced displays tell relations for the Money Museum. the coins’ story which can be heard The Money of the World is by checking out an audio wand at the grouped by continents and allows entrance desk. A timeline composed visitors to learn about the nations by of photographs and drawings circles the exhibit, helping visitors relate the See Money on Page 28 coins to historic events. Also on permanent display on the first floor are historic mine equipment, such as the gigantic scale used to weigh gold bars. The scale has a 10,000-ounce beam balance that is so sensitive it can Children are allowed to take a coin as a measure the weight of a feather. souvenir from the treasure chest.

Places to see in the Pikes Peak area. The Money Museum is near downtown Colorado Springs. It was renovated a few Money from Iraq and Kuwait is dis- years ago. Admission is free. played in the World’s Money exhibit. Jan. 6, 2006 MOUNTAINEER 28 Jan. 6, 2006

Money From Page 27 looking at maps, artifacts and facts about each country. Soldiers and their families may find familiar money, such as that of Kuwait, Iraq, Japan and Europe. The Money of the World Today exhibit will be in the Money Museum through April. The first floor also has some very valuable money displayed, such as a “no motto” silver dollar which was taken at gunpoint from Willie H. du Pont, during a robbery of his home in Florida in 1967. It turned up a few years ago and is now displayed in the Money Museum. There’s also a 1794 silver dollar, an 1804 silver dollar and a 1913 Liberty head nickel worth tens of thousands of dollars. Two special exhibits are on the lower level. “Oops! Mistakes on Money” displays money bloopers, such as coins struck on the wrong Maps and artifacts of each continent helps blanks, mismatched numbers, bills visitors learn about the countries’ culture, with $5 on one side and $10 on the history and geography. other. More than 300 numismatic errors are displayed. Visitors can Left: Brasher doubloons were the first learn about the process of making gold coins made in the United States. money and get a chance to vote on their favorite blooper. The second display is about money engraving. Visitors see engravings designed by artists as well as some of their art. The design of the Purple Heart Medal is shown in the artist’s conception and as a completed project. The Money Museum has a small gift shop. There are items for would- be collectors to get started, such as coin collecting books and coin holders. Some foreign money is sold as well as money-related gifts and souvenirs. Ties, caps, cups and bookmarks are available, as well as T-shirts, pens and pencils — all with a money theme. The Money Museum gives each young visitor a coin from the treasure chest. The museum is open from 9 a.m. The “Oops” display is popular with visitors as until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Fridays, they learn how money is minted and how mis- and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until takes can occur. 5 p.m. The museum is also open Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays and federal Left:The valuable Bass exhibit is housed in a vault. holidays. From Fort Carson, take Interstate 25 north to the Bijou Exit, continuing to Cascade Avenue and turning Just the Facts north. The museum is at 818 N. • Travel time: 15 minutes Cascade Ave. • For ages: families Park at a meter or in the small • Type: money museum free parking lot north of the museum. • Fun factor: +++1/2 Additional free parking is avail- (Out of 5 stars) able at the Colorado Springs Fine • Wallet damage: Arts Center on Dale Street. Go a $ = Less than $20 half-block south of the museum, $$ = $21 to $40 take a right onto Dale Street and go $$$ = $41 to $60 west about a block. $$$$ = $61 to $80 The parking lot is on the south (Based on a family of four) side of the street. MOUNTAINEER Happenings Jan. 6, 2006 29

“Vienna Boys Choir” will be in the center Denver theaters March 2 at 8 p.m. “Dame Edna — Back with a Vengeance!” “The Glen Miller Orchestra” is in the is in Denver’s Buell Theatre Jan. 17-29. Call (800) center March 14 at 7:30 p.m. 641-1222 or TicketsWest for ticket information. Call the box office at 520-SHOW or go “Swan Lake” is in the Buell Theatre Feb. 15- online at www.ticketswest.com. The Pikes Peak 19. Tickets are at TicketsWest or call (800) 641- Center is at 190 S. Cascade Ave. in downtown 1222. The Buell Theatre is in downtown Denver. Denver’s stock show Colorado Springs. “Beauty and the Beast” is in the Country The 100th National Western Stock Show is Dinner Playhouse Wednesdays through in Denver beginning Saturday in the coliseum at Pueblo’s art center theater Sundays at 6875 Clinton St., at the Arapahoe 4655 Humboldt St.Tickets are available at King Upcoming events at the Sangre de Cristo exit of Interstate 25. Tickets begin at $38 for a Soopers or at the National Western Box Office at theater at 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo are: meal and the show. the coliseum. Entry to the grounds is $7 for adults “Rhapsody in Taps” March 19 at 7:30 p.m., weekdays, $9 on weekends or holidays. Children tickets are $20. World Arena upcoming shows ages 2-11 are $2 weekdays, $3 weekends and “The Passing Zone” is 7:30 p.m. April 22, The Monster Truck Nationals begin today, holidays. Event tickets include grounds admission. tickets are $20. with shows Saturday at 1 and 8 p.m. There are rodeos, dancing horses, fiddle contests, The box office phone is (719) 295-7222. World class skaters will be in competition a wild West show, sheep-shearing contests and at the World Arena Jan. 25-28. antique tractors. For schedules and tickets, Ski passes for military Gretchen Wilson’s Redneck Revolution call (888) 551-5004 or go online at www.national- Keystone Resort is offering a discounted Tour is in the World Arena Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. western.com. The Coliseum is east of Interstate 25 season pass for service members. The Liberty The “Harlem Globetrotters” will be in the on I-70 at the Brighton or Coliseum exit. There Pass costs $129 and is good throughout the 2005- arena April 9 at 2 p.m. are parking lots in the vicinity. 6 season. Active duty and Reserve personnel Call 520-SHOW for ticket information or go Fine Arts Center theater should present military identification cards at the online at www.ticketswest.com. “Steel Magnolias” is presented by the Fine Keystone Resort season pass office. Immediate Arts Centers’ Repertory Theater through Jan. 22 family members are also eligible, and children 12 Tossing fruitcake in the theater at 30 W. Dale St. Performances are and under are eligible for a $79 Liberty Pass. For Put those unwanted fruitcakes to good at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. more information call (800) 322-9498. use at the 11th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss Sundays. Tickets begin at $16.50; call 634-5588. Saturday in Manitou Springs. The unique event SnoFest 2006 encourages competitors to bring their leftover, Pikes Peak Center SnoFest 2006 is coming Jan. 27-29. It’s unwanted fruitcake to toss for awards and Imagination Celebration’s “Color Me not too early to make plans for this annual spectators are welcome. The event is from 10 Dark: A Story of the Great Migration North,” winter event open to Fort Carson and local Air a.m.-2 p.m. at the Manitou Springs High School is at 7 p.m. Jan 17. Force personnel. Special snow events will be track field. Signs on Manitou Avenue, the main Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents held and limited discount lodging is available street through the town, will point the way. A “Tchaikovsky and Bronfman” at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 but goes quickly. Call Information, Tickets and can of food is the price of entry. For informa- and Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Registration at 526-5366 or log on to the SnoFest tion call 685-5089. “The Oak Ridge Boys” perform Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Web site at www.usafaservices.com/snofest.htm. Compiled by Nel Lampe

“I love to swim.” Those words are amazing coming from Brandon, a vibrant 13 year old doc- tors thought would never walk. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after birth. Today he is as playful and mischievous as any other kid his age. With United Way providing fund- ing, the Cerebral Palsy Association helped cover out-of-pocket ex- penses of therapy and provided wheelchairs and walkers for Brandon over the years. Roller coasters are Brandon’s biggest thrill. When he describes his favorites, his eyes light up. Brandon has to work hard every day just to keep moving, and with a little help from his “friend,” he’ll continue to push forward.

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Courtesy Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce MOUNTAINEER Jan. 6, 2006 31 SPORTS & LEISURE Short-handed team claims title Story and photos by Walt Johnson “After we lost the first game we just said to Mountaineer staff each other that it is just the first game. We have a chance to win the second game and then play from When the 362nd Active Component/Reserve there. We just had the attitude that we were going Component volleyball team showed up at Waller to make it (win the next game) because we knew Physical Fitness Center for the post intramural we could do it. We changed our defense a little for championship game Dec. 14 you would have thought the last two games and that is what helped us win it would be to play for second place, not to win a it,” Afalava said. championship, which it did in convincing fashion. The 362nd defensive schemes worked well for The 362nd not only was coming into the game them in the second game of the match as it won a short one player, it played the title game with five close game, 25-23, setting up the winner-take-all players instead of six, and they were playing the third game of the match. The obvious question was team many considered the standard setters for post did the 362nd have enough left in the tank to stand volleyball, the 4th Finance team that went through up to the Finance team and allow them the chance the season undefeated. to win the title? The answer turned out to be a The 362nd has a number of talented athletes, resounding “yes” as the teams took turns scoring chief among them Tafeta Afalava, who Fred Tongol, crucial game-saving points. Finance coach, said is the best volleyball player on Neither team could break away from the other post. But looking at the talent on the Finance side of as the third game progressed, and it looked like the court and then considering the team was playing the match might never end as the teams were locked undermanned gave the impression that the match in a 13-all tie late in the match. Somehow, the 362nd would not take long to be decided and that Finance summoned up the best burst of energy it could, would walk away with the championship. But that is scoring the last two points of the match to win an why they play the games. improbable championship 15-13. It looked like Finance would make it an early “We did the same thing we have done all year to night as it beat the 362nd 25-20 in the first game of win this championship. We just talked to each other, the match, taking advantage of the defensive holes in and we always had faith that we could win. After we the 362nd defense and its talented athletes’ ability to lost the first game we told each other that we were make great shots. just going to go out and fight and get it done. We Finance’s Terry Vella drives the ball through the While most people thought the outcome was were determined that we were going to go out and outstretched arms of 362nd Active Component/ determined after the first game, Afalava and his win and no one felt we had to give up on ourselves,” Reserve Component player Tafeta Afalava. teammates had no such thoughts. Afalava said.

362nd Active Component/Reserve Component players rifled shots past 4th 362nd Active Component/Reserve Component player William Skilling Finance defenders most of the match during action in the post volleyball unsuccessfully dives to save a point during the post volleyball cham- championship game. pionship game. MOUNTAINEER 32 Jan. 6, 2006 Sports & Leisure On the Bench Young athletes prepare for future sports success by Walt Johnson Mary Thomas, the boys’ mother Mountaineer staff and coach of the eighth grade cham- pions from Carson Middle School said Here’s why you should never she isn’t surprised by her sons’ choices judge a book by its cover, no matter of future sports careers. what it looks like. “I let them make their own While interviewing Martin and choices about that but Malcolm, since Malcolm Thomas, Carson Middle he was small, has always gravitated to School basketball players, I found out basketball while Martin has always an interesting thing about their future gravitated to football.” plans. Both of the young men are Before you start making plans to gifted athletes that will make a high see them on the football field and bas- school and, subsequently, college coach ketball court mom thinks there is yet very happy. But if you think that auto- another sport the two young men could matically means I’m talking about a excel at if they wanted to give it a try. basketball program you may be just as “Both of the boys are also excellent surprised as I was to hear about the runners. Both boys have run for Joe future plans for one of the boys. Gentry’s track program two years ago Martin Thomas, who is a talented and they both qualified for the regionals, ball handler and shooter, said he would with Malcom qualifying in the finals of like to play professional football one the 200- and 400-yard events and Martin photo by Walt Johnson day, hoping to parlay his talents at the qualified in the 200-meter dash. My quarterback, running back or wide husband and I keep encouraging them to Learning the game receiver position. keep working hard in school and their Addie Ardell, with ball, Carson Middle School eighth grade basketball Malcolm Thomas, who is a bruiser athletics and they will have some choices coach, goes over defensive drills with members of the basketball team on the backboard and a shot-blocker in the future,” Mary Thomas said. as it prepares for its season opener Monday at the middle school gym supreme, has his sights on a future on at 3:30 p.m. the basketball court. See Bench on Page 33 Lady Barber MILITARY $ 99

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The post swimming team Monday, 5:30 p.m., 20-20-20; continues its practice today at the Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Kickboxing; post indoor swimming pool. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Toning; The team practices each Monday, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Spinning; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7 Friday, 4:30 p.m., Kickboxing; to 9 p.m. (senior group), 7:30 to 9 Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Toning. p.m. for the junior group, 8 to 9 p.m. Here are the operating hours for for the developmental group, the each of the post fitness centers. beginners group will be from 5 to 6 Forrest Fitness Center: Monday p.m. and Saturdays from 7:15 to 10:15 through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., a.m. for all age groups. For more Saturday, Sunday and holidays 9 a.m. information contact the indoor swim- to 5 p.m. ming pool staff at 526-3107. Garcia Physical Fitness Center: The post youth center will begin Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 its youth basketball season Jan 20. p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 9 The season will run through March a.m. to 5 p.m. 4. The league will have teams in the Waller PFC: Monday through following age groups, 3 to 4; 5 to 6; 7 Friday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, to 9; 10 to 12; 13 to 15 and 16 to 18. Sunday and holidays 3 to 10 p.m. There will be a skills assessment for McKibben PFC: Monday through all players in the 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 year Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, groups. For more information on the Sunday and holidays 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. basketball program contact the youth Now that the real football season, center sports office at 526-1233 or the the playoffs are starting, here are my photo by Walt Johnson central registration office at 526-1100. picks for the first round. Forrest Fitness Center has a Look for Tampa Bay, New Army vs. Air Force number of aerobics programs avail- England, the N.Y. Giants and the Army’s Jillian Bush, with hand raised, applies defensive pressure to an able. The aerobics schedule at the Pittsburgh Steelers to win their games. Air Force player Dec. 29 at the Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena. Air center is as follows: Tuesday and If this goes as I see it, it will set up Force won the game 73-61, improving its record to 8-2 on the year. Thursday, 6:30 a.m. Spinning; Monday, some good games in week two of the Army dropped to a 5-6 mark on the season. Army’s Cara Enright and Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m., Yoga; playoffs. This information is for enter- Alex McGuire each had 13 points for the Black Knights and Erin Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Cardio tainment purposes only. As always, Begonia added 10 points. Mix; Tuesday and Thursday and Friday don’t let the Vegas boys know I told at 9 a.m., Spinning; you this. MOUNTAINEER 34 Jan. 6, 2006 Sports & Leisure

Mountaineer Middle School Sports

Bragging rights Carson Middle School guard Martin Thomas fires a jump shot over Fountain Middle School defenders during a challenge game Dec. 15 at Fountain Middle School. The Carson team won the contest by 12 points and earned bragging rights for the year. The game was played to raise donations for families in the Fountain area that needed a hand over the holiday season.

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Story and photo by little bit, piece by piece. There are some Walt Johnson people who may have wanted to peak at Mountaineer staff this tournament but I don’t want to see this team peaking right now. It’s a great The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans tournament with a great atmosphere boys’ basketball team has played break- but this isn’t what our goal is. I would even basketball after the first month of like to see us peak by the end of January the high school basketball season. and early February, then I will be The Trojans began the year by happy,” Ribaudo said. winning three of its first four games, The Trojans lost three of the four defeating Wasson, Canon City and Air games it played in the holiday tourna- Academy, while losing to Mitchell. ment, to Kent Denver, Thomas The team went into the Tournament Jefferson, last year’s 4A champions, of Champions in Denver over the and Grandview, the eventual tourna- Christmas break looking to see just ment champion. The Trojans may how well its young team, the Trojans, have won more than it lost by playing who play at least two sophomores the games because Ribaudo said he regularly, could compete against the thinks the team learned what it takes to elite competition in the state of play at an elite level. If things start Colorado. While Anthony Ribaudo, to click for his team in the second half Trojans head basketball coach, wasn’t of the season, it could make this the looking to define his team based on the successful season everyone expects, results of the tournament, he knew it competing for a state title. would be a good test for his young “We’re young in two ways. We’re troops. It was also a chance to see just young grade wise; we are playing a what he needs to do to get his team couple of sophomores who obviously ready for its yearly goal, to be in com- don’t have a lot of varsity high level petition for the state championship. experience. It’s going to take some “Some of the teams we played earlier time to jell and come together and this year didn’t compete at this level (of get a feel for one another. We are a Anthony Ribaudo, center, Fountain-Fort Carson High School head basket- the holiday tournament) where we are talented team and we have some ball coach, talks strategy with his team during a timeout at the Tournament talking about the upper echelon of teams ability. It’s just a matter of us growing of Champions holiday tournament at the University of Denver Dec. 19. in the state. I think we are growing a together as a team,” Ribaudo said.

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Chandeliers, $65 each. 573-6720. 3/4 size Air Hockey Table Price Reduced! 3-4bd/2ba Brick Kodak EZ share DX6490 camera, 4meg, Sturdy - Great for Game Room Rancher. 3c gar, beautiful hard wd flr, $150.00 Call 282-2992 10X Zoom, w/mem card, case, photo Couch - $75. Good condition. "Don’t Forget to new carpet, 7 appl. included completely printer, exc. cond., only $225, 321-0978 Cream Colored Fabric. Real Estate remodeled. FSBO Must See! $239,900. 576-1297 Averatec laptop 1 yr old $800 womans Call Home" 2118 Eagleview Dr. 520-5088 roping saddle & tack $250 ab-lounge HEALTH & FITNESS $75 obo on all items call 719-559-8703 DINING ROOM Set. Cherry-Tbl 8 570-1015 ELLICOTT/YODER chairs, hutch & buffet. Brand new-still COMMERCIAL CARDIO GLIDE exercise machine, CAMERA, NIKON F100, $500; Epson MartysHomes.com excellent shape! $50. in box. Top Quality sell, $2500, retail REAL ESTATE Ellicott Springs $98,500. 3bd/2ba, $9000. Call 719-235-7575. Scanner, $50 w/software; 35MM Film Call 598-0550 Adapter, $25. Call Roy 599-0518 frpl, 2001 Mod Home. Shed, car port, FOR LEASE 1/3 acre, all appl incl. 683-3111 DRESSER W/MIRROR, night stand, CROSSBAR PLATINUM 800 Gym, DITY Move? Clean boxes & paper COMMERCIAL SPC like new w/leg attach. Cleaning out gar- full size frame w/pillow top mattress & VACATION / TIME box springs. $350. Call 391-8813 used, but FREE for pick-up. FOUNTAIN VALLEY age! $700. Call 559-7353 Call Marge @ 260-0685 today! Office/warehouse El Paso Near Fillmore SHARES 1000 sf ft, $575 per month. Flat Bench, Curl Bench, Bar, Free EXECUTIVE DESK, 6’6”x3’6”, 2 RANCHERS W/FIN. BSMTS 7-drawers, 2 slide-outs, glass top, $350 HK P2000 and .40cal for sale, like new Fidelity Real Estate 667-4343 2br Falcon Pointe Timeshare Avon CO • 4410 McGrew Cir. 5 mins. from Ft. Weights, and Rack for $100 or Best condition. 3 magazines. $650 OBO spring/fall combo float $243bi-annual Offer Please Call 559-8571 & Nat’l Geographic books. 574-9784 Carson. 3br, 2ba, 1c, 1600SF, $164,900 Please Call 719-635-7737 FOR LEASE OFFICE maint fee $2,000 obo 719-392-4351 • 49 Monk St. 10 mins. from Ft. Carson. 4br, 3ba, 1c, 2000SF, $159,900 Health equip-Weslo Spacesaver HOT TUB / SPA SPACE Still in wrapper, seats 6, hydrotherapy Mountain Bike- $25 OBO Over-stuffed For Sale: RCI Timeshare - Orlando Call Rosalyn Hanson w/Prudential Treadmill w/TV, power incline-$280 Chair and Ottoman- $25 OBO Scanner- Professional Realtors @ 216-2604. Soloflex-$100, package, chemical free, waterfall & ar- Sleeps 8, Washer and Dryer in unit. omatherapy. Cost $7900, MUST SELL! $25 OBO And the one thing we want to Great location. Immaculate Timeshare. AB-DOer exercise bench $35 238-9878 Springs Office Park $3800. Call 667-0311. add is; Treadmill- $25 OBO Disney World. $13,000 Contact: FOUNTAIN 719-494-8042 2860-2862 [email protected] Pacific weight bench (Zuma)-complete Circle Dr. North workout station Paid $1000-yours for King Bed: Metal Frame, Foundations, PCS Sale. Free chain link fence U re- • Lease/200-20,000 sf FOUNTAIN: FSBO 3br, 3ba, 2c gar, $200 Ray 719-963-4379 / 719-383-0015 Solid Oak Headboard, Sealy Pos- Time Share Paid $10,000. Sell for move/take. Misc furn items, clothes, • Office a/c, fpl, 2 decks, fenced yard, all appls. turepedic pillow top mattress, pad and • $3.75 net sf $8,500. Las Vegas, NV the Grand Des- $186,900. Call 494-9730 sheets $500, Night Stands: Brand New, toys, baby matt/crib, play n pack. sert. Call Charles 719-390-5513 SOLD THE FIRST DAY! solid oak, matched set - $150, Dresser Yvette 244-3790 or 333-2648 Colorado & Santa Fe Real Estate COLORADO POWER w/mirror: $65, Console 25” Color Mike • 1-888-532-4464 MILITARY REALTOR For the very Best in Military Home CLASSIFIEDS WORK! TV:$60, Chest of Drawers: $25 Wood SNOWBOARD BOOTS men’s 8 desk w/ 4 drawers: $25 Microwave blue/gray like new Orig. $90 sell for RESIDENTIAL Sales & Service. Call Glenda Miller, Proform Exercise Bike Electronic 548-1266, 548-0400. Just tell her what functions;small hand weights. $100 Stand: $20 Sears Tub Whirlpool: $25 $60 719-380-5606 FOR SALE Call 391-8029 or 332-4871 you need! Expect soft & easy service. OBO. Downtown NewHomeConnection.com Storage Units, Large Business Heritage Realty KINGS BLANKET & MORE! 8’x40’, Lights and Power: Behind CONDOS TOWNHOMES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 2328 E. Platte Ave.-Ph 471-9137 Wal-Mart on highway 85. $95 390-2864 Office has the largest selection of Korean Mink FOR SALE FALCON Blankets in Colorado Springs! They are In the Heart of Downtown. Refurbished & Very nice pine dining set has one leaf 6 TKD SPARING Gear, small size; mag- Remodeled w/ Two Separated Offices & a chairs includes hutch and buffet super soft. We have curtains, comfort azine/book racks; luggage; H Potter #6. Lg Common Area. Off St Parking, DSL, AC. 3976 Riviera Grove, GR 104, 3bd/2ba, WOODMEN HILLS: 3br, 2ba, Owner $600 622-9744 sets, 3 piece bath sets, pictures, area Call 494-8083 $650/mo. 685-1505 great room w/ walk-out to covered pa- will finance or sell on Rent-to-own, rugs and collectables. tio, 1276sf, $147,000, Hillsboro at Please call 800-720-0941 for 24 hr info. Springs Ranch. Cheri Herber, HOME FURNISHINGS Large maroon sofa, SCRAPBOOKING FOR LEASE RETAIL Prudential Professional 575-1400 1 yr old, very nice, $350. SPACE NORTHEAST 12 Piece German Wall Unit. Lighted 719-591-7922 MILITARY SCRAPBOOKING Central Location Condo-$109,900 bar unit and 3 hutches Medium Oak. Supplies. Shop our online store! Great condition, 2brms, 2 baths, wood 4bd/2ba/2car, remodeled, exc. views, $300 Randy 322-7352 SANTE FE STYLE BUILDING Moving Sale. Ent center for Big screen www.MyMilitaryScrapbooking.com burning fireplace, new carpet, new all appl & w/d incl., 2000sf, $3000 TV, Washer and Dryer, Lawn mower, 711 S. Tejon St. buyer incentive. $219,900 337-4840 2 office Suites Available Now, Triple paint, new tile & new stove. Wash- AIR BED window A/C, Microwave w/ stand, Cal. TICKETMART er/dryer & refrigerator incl. Low dues. Dual Chamber w/remote & full wrty. king water bed, chain link fence, 19” Net Leases Approx. 1,000 Feet Each 6156 CRANBERRY LN. 3100SF, 4br, Call 475-0304 Quick possession possible. For show- New in box, never used. Cost over TV w/ stand Call 472-8628 ings call Jo Nestor, ReMax, 661-2556 2½ba, 2car. New appls., carpet, gas fpl, $1300, MUST SELL. $550. 328-9728. (2) AEROSMITH & Lenny Kravitz huge master w/5pc ba., fcd yd w/spklr concert tickets, 30 Jan-Pepsi Ctr. Sec- sys, $237,900. Call Andy, 231-6696. NASA MEMORY FOAM tion 102, Row 5, $280/both. 332-2746 LAND All open, solid oak entertainment center. Genuine Visco-elastic mattress set. New For Sale/Rent: Ft Collins luxury Holds 36 inch TV. For $100, in plastic with warranty. Cost over condo, main floor, 2 huge bedrooms, 2 Reduced 10K! $2000 incentive-Villa CALL 559-9539 $1700, Sacrifice $650. 667-0311 PETS baths, AC-1 car, pool, hut tub by CSU. Loma, Immaculate 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Baths, 2 LAND FOR SALE Master walk-in closet/private bath. car. Must see, for most discriminating (719) 282-8652 buyer. Ask for Sally 321-8194 CATS 3 NEW LOTS! Escape the busy city & Senior & Military haircuts come home to your nearly 5 acre estate! Breathtaking views of the front range & Paul’s Barber Shop 1M blk/wht, 1F blk cat Pikes Peak; home for your horses too! 1y, + F-Mini Pincher, Call Guaranteed Military specializing in neck & side shaves Exc. covenants wi/no HOA fees. Newly for details! 459-5279 platted. Great Price! Please call Craig @ 127 E. Navajo ReMax Prop, 330-0695. Financing 634-4517 We will match DOGS I-25 PX or other 1yr old M Daschund. GD w/ kids. $75 REAL ESTATE Brookside Nevada to gd home. Must leave due to aller- gies. Comes w/ Kennel & other items. FOR SALE 3 Bed, Loan Terms Conway’s 559-5675. Navajo Red Top shop prices start at 50+ Models 2 Bath Homes 4 years To Choose 2 male AKC Beagle pups, 1st shots, PROPERTY WANTED Starting at From Open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM warmed, parents on site, $250 take dep. Ready 2 go 4 x-mas. 641-1239 $599 month Appointments preferred, but walk-ins always welcome! BUY SELL HOMES Locally owned and operated for over 22 years! ALL CASH FOR YOUR HOUSE Black Lab 13 month old female. AS IS condition, any area, Must find good home soon! save time & money. $200. 591-8830 • FOR FAST CLOSING • FORECLOSURE EXPERTS NOW OPEN! Fee Lab/Shepherd mix. Call Tony • SELLERS & BUYERS HOT LINE 391-2129. Includes food, kennel, etc. We can help! Kidding Around - Retail Drop-in Care Very friendly dog. 650-6698 Call for details 719-598-3300 GOLDEN/YELLOW LAB PUPS “Let us entertain your child when you’re at the Mall.” 2Males/9Fem., ready after Jan 1. $250. REAL ESTATE SERVICES Nationwide Homes Great pets-reserve now! 391-0999 3 hours maximum per day • $5.00 per hour, per child Visit one of our offi ces located in these great communities Open daily Mall hours Pit bull puppies for sale. Six weeks USAA MEMBERS Cheyenne Mnt. Est Canterbury MHP. The Meadows MHP. Paints - Crayons - Glue Art - Play Dough - Blocks old, 3 female and 1 male. Mom on 8160 Piute Rd. 3020 S. Powers Blvd. 4825 Astrozon Blvd sight. Call 719-559-8541 Member or not we will beat the USAA Cars - Music -Books-Quiet Room Buyer/Seller Bonus Program. (719) 576-0210 (719) 390-8087 (719) 390-6640 Save big. Expect soft and easy service. Walk-in care encouraged Call Glenda Miller, 548-1266, Canyon Ridge MHP. The Springs MHP. Advance reservatons call (719) 262-0202 Rednose Pit Pups. 6 female and 2males. 548-0400 or visit Award Winning 5150 Airport Rd. 1095 Western Dr. Parents on site $300 obo www.NewHomeConnection.com (719) 591-1545 (719) 573-2904 Chapel Hills Mall (Upper level by the Food Court) 650-1525 or 659-8804 taking deposit. Heritage Realty MOUNTAINEER 40 Jan. 6, 2006 colorado power classifieds

CRESTLINE MANOR 3360 MONICA DR. - Like new 4 bed, CORNER LOT! 3 bed, 2 bath, 1265 sf XXL FOUNTAIN Town Center 2Br, Manufactured Home Community 3 bath home near Carson/Peterson. w/ sunken living room, new carpet, vi- 1½Ba w/balcony, exc. cond, $495. 1br 4945 Mark Dabling Blvd located 2 1700 sq ft. Owner willing to finance. nyl siding, all oak cabinets, and kit. $395, Studio $365, convenient to Ft. blocks north of Garden of the Gods Larrabee & Associates, 550-0407 appl. $1395 dn, under $600/mo includ- Carson. Call 201-7006 or 231-7835 Rd. in the northeast side of Colorado ing lot rent. 499-5367 Springs. Short drive to all military BUYING A HOUSE is easier than you POWERS bases. Design your own dream home think. Close on your house in less than GREAT STARTER HOME. Double or purchase an exisiting pre-owned 30 days, even with poor credit. Call Le- wide 3bed/2 bath, large yard (fenced), home. Come & see our beautiful land, Heritage Realty, 229-5470 covered patio, shed, kitchen appl., new NEIGHBORHOOD PHOTOS mountain view community or call to- paint and new carpets T.O. $1350 dn, Before you rent or buy, first see the neighborhoods. From home visit day for an appt. Financing Available. FSBO, 3bd + office, 2ba 1c, all new in- $650/mo includes lot rent. 499-5367 www.HelloColoradoSprings.com side & new roof. FP, A/C: 7372 Colo- 598-1110 nial Dr. $178K. Call Dan 209-3376 LIKE NEW. Beautiful 2 bed/2 bath, lg kitchen and living rm, lots of storage PUEBLO space, lg bedrooms, and glamour bath. LAMPLIGHTER Mt. views. Fenced yard. $100 down, Manufactured Home Community $593 mo includes lot rent. 499-4329 MILITARY SPECIAL! 3280 S. Academy Blvd. in the south- $100-1st month’s rent + deposit. east side of Colorado Springs. Short MAKE A SMART MOVE! 3 Bed 2 1 Bedroom, $395/lease. Courtesy Pa- drive to all military bases. New & bath 1200 sf, vinyl siding, thermal win- trol/Pool. Heat/Water/Trash Paid. Pre-owned home available for sale or dows, 2x6 construction. Very efficient. Management onsite. 719-584-3440 or design your own dream home. Come Only $1400 dn, $285/mo. Plus $100 off call Rosalie 719-545-8181 NEW HOMES AT NEAR RENTAL & check out our mountain view com- your lot rent for a year. Details call Jones Healy, Inc. PAYMENTS VA 0 down, paid clos- munity and all amenities or call today Paul at 390-8087. ing costs. Buy New For You! for an appointment. Financing Available. MOVE-IN SPECIAL! Before renting get the real numbers. OWN IN 5 YEARS! 3bd/2ba. 2 min- $100-1st month’s rent + deposit. Nice, Call Glenda Miller for friendly, free as- 392-1222 utes from Ft. Carson, great island large 1 & 2 bedroom, $350-$450 + de- sistance, A retired military spouse. She kitchen, 5 piece glamour bath, walk-ins posit. Belmont. Rosalie, 719-545-8181 knows the ropes 548-1266, 548-0400. and much more! 499-6299 Jones-Healy, Inc. Heritage Realty. Visit award winning site: www.NewHomeConnection.com MONUMENT Need some Power behind your advertising message? Stetson Hills: 4 bd/3 ba, 2 car, nicely HUD, VA REPOS Call: (719) 329-5236 landscaped, large deck w/ hot tub; must 1st Time Homebuyer Specials see! $225,000. Call 310-5592 Extraordinary Buyer Incentives Colorado Power www.PrimeValueRealty.com Classifieds STRATMOOR VALLEY 3br, 1ba, Heritage Realty NORTHGATE ranch, 900SF, newly remodeled, new carpet/paint, dw, sink, stove, landscap- ing, $0 down. $114,900. Call 331-3042 OPEN HOUSE Close To AF Academy Custom Keller JANUARY 7 AND 8 home, main level living, gourmet 10 A.M. -2 P.M. kitchen, 3br/3ba/3car gar. Cul-de-sac SOUTHWEST Great home with amazing views. Home location. Tile flrs, hearth rm, prof. land- is just like new. Easy commute to Air scape, rm to expand. 5 min to Academy. $130K 3bd/1ba/1c, nr B St, new kit tile Force Acad. 3 bed, 4 ba, hot tub, hdwd A NEW CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY Quality custom upgrades. Quick posses- carpet, paint in/out. Addl asphalt parkg flrs, fin. bsmt. Call Jen 720.261.4234 sion poss. $465,000. Gary & Susan fnt/bk fncd wkshp/2shed deck 492-8481 with questions. Agt related to seller. IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO SPRINGS Cuddeback ERA Shields Real Estate 425 MCSHANE PL. 359-3723 or 229-1909 MONUMENT, CO 80132 BEAUTIFUL CHEYENNE Meadows $274,900.00 REMAX 100, INC. home that shows like a model. 4/2. 5/2 303.232.4444 PALMER LAKE w/fin. bsmt. Call Katherine Froehler @ Re/Max Prop., Inc. 487-6121 MOUNTAIN PROPERTY PALMER LAKE CHARM-$194,000 Nestled under the “star” in Palmer Lake Free HUD home search online visit this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1629 sq. ft WWW.YourHomeInColorado.com Breckenridge: Wood-sided modular house is superior construction. Interior click on US HUD link. chalet in gated Tiger Run Resort. Fu- lly walls are all full brick with a beautiful Theresa 271-4644 Heritage Realty furn, lg deck, stor. shed, great views, stone wood burning fireplace. Awe- sleeps 6, $145,000. Call Renata at Ti- some views all around. For showings FSBO:Quiet cul-de-sac, 5br, 3½ba, ger Run Real Estate (970) 453-9690 call Jo Nestor, ReMax, 661-2556 a/c, office, D-12. 3% to agents. $407,000. Call 576-9033 or 314-7434 APARTMENT PUEBLO Live S/W $73,000! Condo RENTALS Close to Ft Carson, Dwntn, I-25, Brdmr Affordable homes & short commute! * Fireplace *Quick Occupancy* Legacy Homes of Pueblo, Inc. is proud Stuart Scott, Ltd. 578-8800 to welcome the military to Pueblo West. CENTRAL Call today for information. on 2 of our new construction homes, or build your Clean, quiet 1bd $395/mo, off street own family home. Prices ranging from parking, laundry, drug free. Move-in $140,000-250,000. 3 and 4 bedrooms Specials. 477-6820 Avail Now! on the main level with basements! Con- tact: Julie L. Bruno (719) 821-4600 or DOWNTOWN LOCATION Ashley Sleet (719) 406-0538 LARGE 1 BEDROOM Apartments. 201-7006/231-7835 Lovely Southwest Rancher w/ dra- PUEBLO WEST matic updates. Kit w/stainless appl, tile Downtown Victorian building. Large flrs & counters. 2bd on main plus lg apt w/1br, 1ba, hardwood flrs $700/mo Affordable-CLOSE TO CARSON converted attic for 3rd bd/office. Lg yd. + utils. Fidelity Real Estate 667-4343 New 4bd/2ba/3c gar, 1700sf, full bsmnt, Close to schools, shopping & Carson. on north side, close to I-25. $139k Gary & Susan Cuddeback ERA DUPLEX-Great downtown location. 719-250-9953 or 719-251-6696 Shields Real Estate 359-3723/229-1909 Extra big! 2br, 1ba, w/yd. Sml dog ok. $650/mo Exc. cond. 201-7006/231-7835 Priced from the mid $100’s POWERS RENT or Lease Option to Buy- * Beautiful 3 bedroom and 1 bath in the EAST 5 DiȔerent Floor Plans Cheyenne Canyon Area. Hiking Dis- 3976 Riviera Grove, GR 104, 3bd/2ba, tance to Seven Falls. Available for * Maintenance-Free Condominiums great room w/ walk-out to covered pa- move in ASAP School District is 12. 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One level living HWY 115 - south shows like a model, $2,500 incentive, 4br, 2ba, min. from Gate 4. New paint, Main Gate PAFB. 1-2br Apts. Cougar Bluff Pt. $229,000. Maranatha Realty, flooring, kitchen & both bathrooms. Furn/Unfurn. FREE cable TV (30 * Great neighborhood & D-12 schools Sharon Wilson 719-337-0354 Call Melanie, 719-338-5123 channels/HBO/ESPN). Coin W/D. Off SAFEWAY Street Parking. Balcony. From * South Academy Blvd. $475/mo. Hotel Rooms, $199.99/per Low monthly condo fees CLOSE TO PETERSON OR MANUFACTURED/ SCHRIEVER - $275,000 wk. 6875 Space Village Ave. See Ho- * Security & fire alarm monitoring Over 3600 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 MOBILE HOMES tel Front Desk. 596-5588 Drive Bluffs admoor FORT car garage, patio swning, surround * Gas Fireplaces & Central Air Bro sound speakers, nice tiered landscaping DOUBLE WIDE SPECIAL! Beauti- FOUNTAIN CARSON for gardens. Unfinished basement for ful 3bd/2ba with lg kitchen, all kit. * future expansion. For showings call Jo appl., 5 pc master bath, tape and tex- Clubhouse includes workout center, ALL THE TOP REALTORS’ Nestor, ReMax, 661-2556. tured T.O. w/d, shed. Shows like new. listings are here. Heritage Realty. * hot tub, sauna & patio w/ barbecue grill $2110 dn, $451 plus lot rent. 243-0368 www.NewHomeConnection.com MLS ASSISTANT 1000’s of homes for sale Call or visit the HANDY MAN’S DREAM. 3 bed 2 NR. PARKS & SCHOOLS! 1 MONTH Visit Award Winning bath double wide with huge yard and NewHomeConnection.com FREE! Fountain/Ft. Carson - Near Gate Model Sales Oȗce large living area. Call Felix 20, Townhouse Style, 2 bdrm/1ba, coin 719-232-9621 laundry, Great Deal! $495/mo. + 540-5500 OPEN HOUSE, Sat Only, Jan. 7th. $300/dep. Call 232-7194 12:30p-4p. 3br, 3ba, 2c gar,$210K. Excellent for 1st time Homeowner www.LasCasasCondos.com or call Jack Gloriod Seller’s will pay $5000 in closing costs 1988 mobile home, 80x14, $17,533 w/full price offer. 7308 Allens Park Dr. Cash only. All appls, FP, patio, Tuff Totally Remodeled. 2bd/1ba, $550/mo, at 229-9922 0r 785-4101 Heritage Realty, Leland, 229-5470. Shed, 10 min from Carson. Financ- W/D included, all appliances, perfect! ing Available. 209-2329 or 524-1061 390-6673 SOUTHEAST 2002 3br, 2ba, 1683SF, manufactured ranch. Great view! Great community 1973 Mobile Home for sale $5,500, w/clubhouse & pool. $129K. 550-3220 3bd/1ba, 14x70, lg tuff shed, 2 decks SMSGT Robert Graham had the Your Home Sold w/roofs, fncd yd, lot rent $335/mo Close to Ft. Carson gate 5 in Cheyenne Mnt 1981 MOBILE HOME REMODULED. following to say about his service Family Mobile Home Park w/swimming Must See!! 2br, 1ba, all appls, porch, in 120 Days or I’ll pool, playground. Call Steve 540-9260 $10,000. Call 649-8737 or 635-0673 with Barb Schlinker: “I was facing another deployment overseas Buy it for Cash! The Best In Military Home Sales and had to sell my home quickly. Without missing a beat, Barb personally guaranteed that she would sell my home in under 120 days Visit: www.GuaranteeBuyOut.com – or she would buy it herself. She not only sold Call Barb Schlinker – 719-499-3334 my home – she sold it for the highest price in Local Reserve Officer and Real Estate Broker the neighborhood! Thank you Barb, for all Heritage Realty your hard work and giving me peace of mind. Visit our award winning website: If you are serious about selling your home – call Barb today!” www.newhomeconnection.com www.ColoradoBarb.com MOUNTAINEER colorado power classifieds Jan. 6, 2006 41 We have your community covered

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SOUTHEAST BIG BEAUTY-5 BR,2 BA,1 GAR,bsmt SW. 2 BD, 2 BA w great city views, lg. Vickers & Union. TH, 2/2.5/2, peak storage Walk to schools balcony, storage, pool. Neat and neu- views, study, A/C, usable full bsmt, CC,Steele,North Palmer. 95% eff. fur- tral. $750/mo. Lease with option. Call laundry, patio, FP, price & lse terms “It’s an honor to serve you!” **MOVE-IN TODAY/HURRY nace, 2300SF. 1229 Weber $1095/995 641-4906 or 633-2291 neg. Pets? 719-487-9669 / 487-8500 - LOWEST RENTS EVER** Ask about STARBUCKS Gift Card! HALEY REALTY 634-3785 T/H NEW within 4 miles of Ft. Carson. POWERS “BUY A HOME WITH Bring in this Ad for one FREE 2br, 2½ba, w/d, fridge with icemaker, Application Fee (a $30.00 value) CENTRAL-Near schools. Remodeled dw, $15 for security check NO MONEY DOWN” $99.00 Security Deposits. 2 BR, 1 BA 4PLX. New (non-refundable). $900/security deposit Beautiful 5br/3ba/2car, Located in a No Security Deposit for Military. paint,carpet,kitchen/bath. 1 level,R-30 & rent. Goal Properties, LLC. Available new subd in Stetson Hills. Pertect Get this Free Report @ Section 8 welcome at all props. insul. Storm windows, W/D hookups in immediately. 243-3896 family home. $1300/mo 640-2025 PatClancyRealty.com (Prices reflect concessions) pantry. Inclds T,RF,DS,MW,ceiling fans. ½ Mo. FREE Rent (cashback) Valley Hi area. Condo unit 1 br, 1 ba, BRAND NEW Wolf Ranch, 5br/3ba, or Call 287-1776 Today! SOUTHEAST SAVE $$$$ $555-575/400dep. frpl, w/d. $450/mo 2600sf, close to bases. $1400/mo. No •Chelton/Fountain, St./1x1/2x1/2x2, HALEY REALTY 634-3785 Fidelity Real Estate 719-667-4332 smoking. Avail January! Call 237-2075 $295. 471.1440 Pat Clancy Pat Clancy Inc. is your Realtor Expert! •Monterey/S. Circle, Eff/St./1x1/2x1, DOWNTOWN HOUSE & COTTAGE IMMACULATE 3bd/2ba/2c, gas fpl, $285. 475.2101 for Rent. Rent both or each. Winewood Village, 2br/1.5ba/2gar, Call 719.287.1776 for relocation assistance, •Academy/Pikes Peak, 1x1/2x1, w/d hkups, fpl, dw, fcd patio, close a/c, hdwd flr, beaut fcd yd w/ spklr, $1050/house, $850/cottage. Recently re- Avl Jan 1st, 659-5844 Lease buy-out assistance or selling your home $450. 596.4970 modeled. Chuck @ Birger & Birger, bases $960/mo+$500dep 667-1021 •Academy/Fountain, 1x1, 2x2, 719-260-8465 or 719-761-3099 $390. 597.1245 DUPLEXES Springs Ranch tri-level, 3bd/2ba/2c gar, •Airport/Chelton, Eff/Jr/1x1/2x1, DOWNTOWN-Walk to gas frpl, w/d incl., all appl, fncd yd, new $315. 596.1636 work/school/fun. FREE Wi-Fi, 1BR, paint/carpet $975. 322-5212 •Murray/Platte, 1x1/2x1, 1BA @ 604 N. Weber. #7, Sm. BRICK BEAUTY duplex 2 BR, 1 BA, $435, 574.7392 PET-OK, $475/400. covered patio, carport, W/D hookups, RENTALS WANTED •Jetwing/Academy, 1x1/2x1, HALEY REALTY 634-3785 ST, RF, DW, Big trees, close to schools. $325, 392.4433 1021 E. Columbia $595/495 Nancy Shakeshaft-Slack •Airport/Circle, Jr/1x1/2x1/2x2, GREAT HOME, 10 minutes to Ft. Car- HALEY REALTY 634-3785 COMPANY Needs 4 Homes to: $405, 635.8551 son. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, family room, sun- 1) Purchase or 2) Lease long term. Broker Associate—Office 785-1238 room, 1car garage, fenced yard, EAST Rents Guaranteed. No Commission. $975/mo. Tom Blair, SRIC, 632-4800 Call Joe DeRosa 598-6088 Mobile: 719-659-4380 NORTHEAST [email protected] • Academy/Flintridge, Eff/1x1/2x1, NEAREAST side- 3BR,2BA,1GAR, $405, 598.4456 HAPPY HOME-3BR,1BA,fenced yard, ROOMMATES WANTED big trees, close to UCCS, new paint/cpt. fenced/sprklr yard, big trees, storm Currently over 1000 homes under $200,000 3206 N. Hancock $695/595 windows, rancher /bsmt. 1507 Tesla for sale in the Colorado Springs area IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY! HALEY REALTY 634-3785 $895/795. HALEY REALTY 634-3785 M/F to share, 3br furn home w/hot tub. 10 minutes to Ft. Carson Security, CO. 7 mi from Ft. Carson. • 15 yrs. Colo. Spgs. Experience A/C, dishwasher, W/D hookups, NEAR CC: 2BR,1BA,off strt pkng, util NICE 3BR, 2ba, screened patio, fenced, $350/mo. N/P. Debbie, 392-0436 • Full-Time Realtor 1 Bedrooms, $459; 2 Bedrooms, $590. included. 824 N. Tejon $575/495. spklr, 1 gar w/opener, a/c, extras, tri-lvl. Contact on-site manager at 382-3200 HALEY REALTY 34-3785 $975/mo. Call 596-1503 Roommate Wanted for $400/mo no Beyond the Standard • Veteran deposit. Close to Ft. Carson. • Son in Iraq SOUTHWEST NEAR Fillmore/I-25. Walk to work. 1 PETERSON/SCHEIVER AFB-2BR, Call 719-660-9158 Beyond Expectations Call me for all your Real Estate Needs BR,1 BA, New paint/carpet/vinyl. 2912 1BA, ceiling fans, coin W/D, deck, Concord $360/300 off-strt pkng. Affordable, Sec. 8-OK, SHARE HOUSE (bottom floor-fin. Southgate, Park Meadows Apts. No HALEY REALTY 634-3785 1450 Hathaway $495/395 bsmt) 1br/1ba, $450/mo+½ utils. Avail pets, w/d hkups, decks/patios $340+ HALEY REALTY 634-3785 1st Jan. Close to USAFA. 531-7593 mo. Fidelity Real Estate 667-4332 VICTORIAN BEAUTY xclnt condtn, 3 BR, 2BA, off str pkg. Close to RENTERS Southwest: Modes & 26th St. Roomy 1 dwntwn,Palmer HS. 629 Boulder You are now buying a home—for some- ROOMS FOR RENT and 2 bd, 1ba apts, $450-$500/ mo $675/575 HALEY REALTY 634-3785 body else! Be a home owner. Fidelity Real Estate 719-667-4332 Invest in yourself. Build equity, save HOUSEMATE WANTED! Want a CONDOS TOWNHOMES taxes, provide for retirement. Longer $550/month, flexible lease, garage space SPECIAL MILITARY RATE! military assignments and housing rule & basement. Call 781-956-8257 realtor who NO DEPOSIT- NO FEES! FOR RENT changes make now the right time to Broadmoor Area., near Ft. Carson. buy. Low VA 0 down rates, paid clos- SPRING CREEK. Brand new loft, has made BRAND NEW T/H, 2 master br, 2½ba, 2bd/$650; most utils paid, pets ok. ing costs, special programs all mean w/gar parking, $350 w/out util/unfurn. 2c gar, over 1500SF, lg kitchen, all Call Tom, SRIC, 632-4800 you need little cash. Call Glenda Miller $550 fully furnished w/util. 964-0898 over 15 appls incl. Mins. from Carson & Peter- and compare the numbers. Glenda is a son. $995/mo. + dep. Call 331-6235 retired military spouse. Expect good military WEST care & soft and easy service. Heritage SPRING CREEK. Master bdrm - Pri- BROADMOORINGS-Min. from Ft. Realty 548-1266/548-0400 No Toll vate bath. Home fully furnished, utilities moves and is “Your WEBSITE Carson, 1br, 1c gar, w/d, deck, fpl, 1-866-245-3952 incl, A/C, deck, internet, satellite TV, a top area is AWESOME!” 700+SF, some utils pd. FREE cable. Visit award winning site: hot tub, more. 964-0898 $550/mo. By popular acclamation it’s $700/mo. Avail Now! Call 963-8583 www.NewHomeConnection.com professional? the Best Real Estate Website. SOUTHEAST Visit Award Winning. Convenient Central Location NewHomeConnection.com Spotless 2br, 1ba, 1car, T/H in tri-plex. FALCON Heritage Realty New Carpet. Tile Floors. Has skylight, Astrozon/Chelton, 2 lg 2bd/1ba units in Come and see us at 215 W. Rockrimmon Blvd. balcony, yard. 819 Yuma St. $700. 2001 RICHMOND 3BR/3BA/1400SF, 4-plex, large fcd play yd, W/D hkup, and receive the following: Colo. Springs Real Estate Ctr. 531-0591 $1100/monthly. $500/$525. Colorado Forrest Property Beautiful Victorian $750/mo, HW 650-7192 floors, W/D, fenced yard, frpl, porch. Call 237-5564 or 229-7227 • FREE Local Area Maps • FREE Appraisal (Buying) Military move-in special . 477-6820 FIREFLY/MURRAY Blvd. 2500SF, • FREE Market Analysis (Selling) 3br, 2ba, 1c gar, avail now! Mil. Disct. 9364 Prairie Dunes Rd 3BR/3BA/2car. NEWER HOME FREE $950. H: 638-9713 or W:567-6294 • Lunch At “Oliver’s Deli” Cozy Cottage 1bd/1ba. $495/mo, W/D, Gorgeous new home 15 min to PAFB. Wonderful lg 4br, 3ba in quiet neighbor- quiet, parking, close to I-25. Military FP, W/D, rec center. $1085 hood. Close to military bases. W/D incl. Quick Loan Approval move-in special. 593-9314 or 477-6820 Ivywild: $99 MOVE IN SPECIAL 719-338-3784 Detach. gar. 1434 Flycatcher Ln. $1350. 2br, 1ba TH, Private patios, $575/mo C/S RE Ctr 531-6060 Move In With No Money Down Fidelity Real Estate 719-667-4332 FOUNTAIN HOMES FOR RENT Sandcreek Area Condo 1300sf 3bd/2ba (719) 332-6091 ~ Hank Poburka, Colonel, USAF-RET. N/W-GREAT 2BD, 1½BA CONDO, ac, w/d included, frpl, reserved parking, Broker Associate, CRS/GRI/ABR w/d incl, FP, wood floors, pool & hot 119 Elm Street. Clean 3bd/1ba, 900sf, $900/mo $650/dep, WAC. 574-4330 tub, KW/RH, Shane, 213-5826. $773 nice fncd yrd, $675/mo. Need first/last (719) 651-4335 ~ Mike Oliver 4-PLEXES & $350 cleaning dep up front, quite NEARLY NEW 3br, 2ba upper lvl neighborhood. Call Dick at 382-5772 SOUTHWEST Broker Associate FOUNTAIN: 2BR, 1BA, 4-plex, w/d condo w/everything. Ctrl air, balcony, (719) 534-7925 ~ Corey Ohlrich incl, fp, trash incl, close to Ft. Carson. gas fp, ceiling fans, vaulted ceilings, all 3bd/1ba Fountain Woodstove LRG Cinderella Cottage close to Ft Carson - KW/RH, Shane, 213-5826. $595. appls incl. w/d, storage rm off balcony. Workshop, Appliances, AC, Pets OK, 2BR, 1BA, 1C, 2sheds, new vinyl, must Team Administrator Gated cmmty w/clubhouse, pool, $900/mo, $750/dep 382-7142 lv mess see inside. 1723 Arbor Way (719) 592-1059 ~ Debi Bazzo MOVE-IN SPECIAL, 2br apt w/new jacuzzi, fitness ctr. Unit overlooks golf $745/695dep. Ask about course. 1 gar + 1 carport. Water/sewer appls: micro & range, 800SF. $585/mo. RENTED! STARBUCKS Gift Card! Air Academy FCU, Avl now. Pets ok. 440-6851/237-8622 pd by owner. 3912 Riviera Grove. $900. HALEY REALTY 634-3785 C/S RE Ctr. Donna at 531-6060 COLORADO POWER Senior Mortgage Loan Officer CLASSIFIEDS WORK! 1020 Ancestra Dr., Heritage, 5bd/ BRIARGATE NEW END-UNIT T/H. 3br, 2½ba, 2c 4ba/2c, fcd bk yd, 10 min to Gate 20, EXECUTIVE RETREAT See All The Local Area Homes At: attach gar, gas fpl, all appls + w/d, a/c, no pets/smoking, $1250/mo 4 bed, 5 bath, 5700 sq ft home located Hankpoburka.com sec sys, $1175. Avl. 1/16. 382-0573. BRIARGATE just 20 min from downtown on 115. RE/MAX Email: [email protected] Real Estate Group Appealing 3br, 2ba, 2c gar in cul de sac TH 2bd/1.5ba, brand new, incl all appl, Views, wildlife & perks galore! in Dist. 20. Newly painted. Deck over- New Townhome near Ft. Carson, $2995/mo. Equity Properties 550-0407 2bd/2.5ba, lg. master suite, 2car gar, in- close to park/schools, beautiful views. looks private fenced yard. 2030 Tinsel $900/mo. Avail Now! Call 632-9767 Pl. $1000. C/S RE Ctr. 531-6060 cludes all appl. $895/mo 323-5055 Rent to Own. Att. gar w/ opener, GENERAL COMFORTABLE, ROOMY 4br, 2ba 2-level, 2bd/1ba, fp, mnt. views, private bi-lvl home in D-20. Lg wood deck entry, patio/deck, w/d hkups, all appl. overlooks huge fcd yd in cul-de-sac. 2c Powers/Barnes, $670/mo. 661-2549 Home located in Ft. Hood Texas, gar. Close to shopping, schools, AFA. 3bd/2ba/2car, pets OK, FP, 3 acres, 7620 Cavalier Ct. $1100. Call S/W Townhomes-3 bdrm/3 ba $845/mo, Avail. Jan 1st. 719-287-2802 Tired of living in a 531-6060. Co. Spgs. Real Estate Center. Bear Creek park, views. $1050/mo*1 bdrm/1 ba/2 car + loft, $875/mo SEE 100’s OF RENTALS PRIME LOCATION WYNNE Realty 632-5500 Homes, Townhomes, Apts Delightful home in well maintained Visit Award Winning Dist. 20 neighborhood. Excellent floor SAVE GAS-TWNHM close to Ft. Car- NewHomeConnection.com Fox Hole, Tent, plan has 3br, 3ba, 2c gar. Lg bkyd son, near Hwy 115/Star Ranch Rd. 3 w/mtn. views. 8220 Camfield Cir. BR, 2.5 BA, FP, W/D incld. Yard/snow $1000. C/S RE Ctr, 531-6060 work incld. 3914 Donneybrook MONUMENT $775/695. Sec. 8-OK. Ask about or Barracks? CENTRAL STARBUCKS Gift Card! Convenient Monument lake $1050 pris- HALEY REALTY 634-3785 tine tri-lvl. 3bd/1.5ba, balcony w/views of lake, ac, 2c gar, w/d. 719-660-8026 1119 ½ N. Weber 3bd/1ba private cot- Southwest: Country Club Village, 2 br, tage, downtown. $650/mo + utilities. 3 level fin TH, 3.5ba 2 gar, $1400/ NEW 2BR, fully furnished home, 2c Sunflower Management 719-634-6490 mo, Fidelity Real Estate 667-4332 garage, 2½ba $1475/mo. Shorter term leases of 3 & 6 mo avail. Avail Now. You don’t have to!to! Maint. of lawn, snow-removal & AWESOME 3br, 2½ba, 2car, w/d incl. SW: Cheyenne Creek Luxury Condo. garbage collection incl. Call 481-0765 GREAT mtn. views, old style in a NEW 2br/2ba, clubhouse 7 pool, w/d, carport home. KW/RH Shane, 213-5826. $1124 $1200/mo Fidelity Real Estate 667-4343 NORTHEAST FREE Buyers Representative FREE loan pre-qualification 6bd/3ba/2c gar, 2700 sf, frpl, appl., I can help with any credit situation trash, security system incl. Avail. Military Spouse for 17 Years Jan. 1st. Great location. 200-2828 Nicole Wakefield Jennifer Johanns BRAND NEW John Laing, Greenhaven 1600SF, 3bd/2½ba, frpl, big lot, views, Broker Consultant bsmt unfin., pet neg, Call for move-in specials. $1175/mo. Call 331-6235 McGinnis GMAC Centerra Mortgage cell: 719-232-5119 cell: 719-351-0323 For Rent or Lease to Own. 5 Bdrm/4Ba/2Car, 4 yr old home, 8 min office: 719-494-2156 office: 719-559-4060 NE from PAFB, Dist 49 schools. fax: 719-534-5411 fax: 719-559-4065 6KDPSRR +DLUFXWV‡&RORURU+LOLJKWZLWK 201-7135 *ROGZHOOSURGXFWV‡)DFLDO:D[‡0DQLFXUHV Northeast: Large new home, 3br/2.5 ba, Thank You For Your Service and Welcome Home!!! 6:HEHU6W‡ 2 car gar, fenced yard. $1200/mo Fidelity Real Estate 667-4343 MOUNTAINEER colorado power classifieds Jan. 6, 2006 43

RENT-TO-OWN: Completely remod. LEGAL SERVICES Tires on 6 hole Nissan rims- M&S SUBARU WATERCRAFT 4br, 2ba, min. from Gate 4. New paint, studded steel radials, no wear. flooring, kitchen & both bathrooms. P235/75R15 $250. 488-8735 Call Melanie, 719-338-5123 Criminal, DUI, Traffic, Divorce, and 2005-1995 SUBARUS 2001 22’6” Fisher Pontoon DLX Business. Charles E. Harper, Attorney Foresters, Outbacks, Imprezas, WRXs, w/cover 90hp oil injected, live well, at Law. The Harper Law Firm, P.C., BMW See Pic at www.palmerlakemotors.com trolling motor. $14,000 obo 597-4611 S/W Townhomes-3 bdrm/3 ba Est. 1947. 102 S. Tejon Street, Suite Great Prices. 1 year Warranty Bear Creek park, views. $1050/mo*1 1100 Colorado Springs, Co 80903 481-9900 bdrm/1 ba/2 car + loft, $875/mo 2001 BMW 740 IL, NAV w/all options. RVS (719) 632-0885 Runs great! 99k miles. $19,200 OBO. WYNNE Realty 632-5500 Free Initial Consultation Call 325-9238 TOYOTA SAVE GAS-TWNHM close to Ft. Car- DIVORCES-$125-$175/Bankruptcy 7 CADILLAC son, near Hwy 115/Star Ranch Rd. 3 $250. I have all forms/delivery. Availa- 2001 Toyota PreRunner XCab Lmtd BR, 2.5 BA, FP, W/D incld. Yard/snow ble 7 days week. Mary’s Typing Service. SR5 - 40,008 mi, new tires,V6, AT, work incld. 3914 Donneybrook Credit Cards Accepted. Call 392-9624 AC, CD w/transf wrnty 495-5832 $775/695. Sec. 8-OK. Ask about STARBUCKS Gift Card! Forensic 1990 Itasca Windcruiser motorhome, HALEY REALTY 634-3785 Document Examiners TRUCKS 32 ft, handicapped equipped. Katherine Koppenhaver, Certified Ex- LOADED Very clean. Never smoked Secluded, wooded lot in old Broodmor. aminer & Author of Attorney’s Guide 2004 Nissan King Cab, 4x4 Frontier, in. Less than 3k miles on tires. 5 min from Ft. Carson, 1600sf hrdwd to Document Examination silver, CD, Pwr evrythg, take over pmts Wheelchair entry lift and an electric flrs, 2bd/1.5ba/1c gar, lg living space/2 William Koppenhaver, only. Call Shine at 591-1941lv msg screw-driven incline lift to move pas- 2002 STS Cadillac Seville-Perfectly senger captain’s chair from entry to po- fam rm w/2 frpl, lndry rm, w/d hkups Document Photographer maintained, 39k, new tires, auto sun D-12, pets ok. $1050/mo yr lease. Call WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD & sition on deck. $19,750, roof, backup sensors, 6 CD player, (719) 648-6024 719-634-2990 or 719-651-2293 VISA auto memory, heated seats, OnStar, VANS (410) 679-8257 $23,500, WYNNE Realty, 632-5500 1993 HI-LO 26’ Travel Trailer, a/c, P.O. Box 324 . FAX 410-538-8548 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY EX, beige, TRILAKES Joppa, MD 21085 awning, slps 4, fridge, qn bed, bath- tan leather, tow, original owner, 50K room/shower, $6800obo. 392-5368 Forensicdocumentexaminers.com CHEVROLET mi, $14,500obo. Call 303-667-8940 Palmerlake - Trilakes. Cozy Cabin, 1997 AIRSTREAM, every option, 1 4bd/2ba, deck, views, frpl, pets ok. LICENSED MASSAGE 1996 Blazer, 121k mi, 5spd, 4WD, $1,200/mo. Call Reid & Associates at $2800 worth of new parts, must sell! VW owner, exc cond. 53K mi, must see, new 719-510-4632, 7am to 7pm. Tow pkg, $3300 OBO 315-212-9021 tires. $32,000. Pete Lot 4. 598-0481 MASSAGE THERAPY. Deep tissue 1997 Jetta VR6 GLX, 5 speed, black massage. New client special! (3) 1-hr 04 Chevy Avalanche, loaded, Blue WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 30’, w/black leather, sun roof, power every- exc. condition, tow ready, many extras, WEST sessions for $100 or $45/hr. Call Dennis Book, $31,000, Sell $28,000. Home: thing $80,000 mil. $6500 obo 651-7840 at 634-1369 or 360-0340 (cell). 598-7145 or Cell 238-5335 low miles, $45K. Call 481-8129 NEWLY CONSTRUCTED 3br, 2ba, 2c gar, lots of light, $875/mo. Pets nego. One hour massage for only $40, by a MOTORCYCLES Land Resource Assoc., 684-8414 licensed massage therapist. located on the USAFA, for appointments call Ft. Carson Bellissimo Massage at 719-640-7194. 05 KAWASAKI ZX-10R, Silver, Show- Gift Certificates Available. room Condition, Garage kept, Adult Owned, $ 9,200. OBO, (719) 213-7961 Soliders: STORAGE ACAP 1948 ¾ Ton Chevy, Rare 5 Window 2003 YAMAHA V-STAR 650 CLASS Deluxe, Red, 4-Speed Pick Up, Excel- EX-COND,LOTS OF EXTRAS, 2500 ASAP Storage Units, Large lent Condition $12,500 OBO 685-1505 MILES,$4700 OBO, JOHN 495-3187 8’x40’, Lights and Power: Behind Call 526-1002 Wal-Mart on highway 85. $95 390-2864 1984 Chevy Celebrity, 2.4L V6, new Brand new Yamaha YFM50 only rid- brakes, starter, battery, runs good. den less than 2 hrs. Paid $2283.97 TRANSPORTATION $1000 OBO. 719-329-0820 will let go for only $1699. 590-8662 SERVICES Tell our advertisers you 1989 Chevrolet Caprice, 65K mi, 20” Honda CBR 954, 2003, 1250 mi, saw their ad in rims, 12disk CH, performance sounds, asking $8500 OBO includes helmet, Colorado Power Classifieds! ALLENDAC LIMOUSINE SVC LLC, etd. $6500 obo 886-4389/254-423-4189 Luxury Sedans, Stretch Limos, Vans & jacket & gloves. 719-597-8369 SUVs. DIA & COS, 393-0013. DODGE

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, awd, white, keyless entry, rear ac, new trans, exc cond, 169k miles, $4,350 271-5222 2001 Durango 4X4 SLT Plus Loaded, Please 60K, Very Clean, Extnd Warrintyincl. $14,900obo MUST SEE! 391-0447 Services FORD Recycle 73 Mustang Coupe exc cond, New red clearcoat, clean, auto NOT BIGGER, JUST BETTER. 302, new tires $6500 232-5892 Bring ad, buy bike, get gift card! 5001 N. Elizabeth St., Pueblo, CO. CHILDCARE 1969 Ford F100 Truck for sale. Good WWW.OUTPOSTHD.COM project truck or to part out. Good en- 719-542-6032 Are you looking for dependable day gine, $650 OBO 390-6891 care w/ flexible hours and reasonable rates? Call Jane at 391-8882 ages 2+ 1995 CONVERTIBLE FORD MUS- TANG, yellow, 65K miles, 5spd, new top, $10,000. Call 661-7690 NEED A BABYSITTER? PLEASE CALL ROSA @ 287-3340. FIRST DAY FREE 1997 FORD F-150, $4500 or best offer. Call 494-9546

DIVORCE Automotive 2004 MUSTANG ROUSH Stage 1, bright yellow, $12K in upgrades, 7300 LOW COST mi. $30,000 firm. 287-1469 DIVORCE/ ATV’S BANKRUPTCY 2005 YAMAHA BRUIN 350, 4x4, GMC $50 - $200 blue, with 6 hrs of riding time, $4600 or Best Quality/ best offer. Call 559-9195 Lowest Price Guaranteed!! 00 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, GC, CD 21 years experience combined 4-WD VEHICLES auto, ex cab, 3dr, Line-X, 101k PARK PARALEGAL $10,500, call Shawn 559-7396 608 S. Nevada 1996 FORD BRONCO XLT, excellent 632-1985 condition, 82K mi, motivated seller! HONDA Members of: The National Association $7000 or best offer. Call 559-7886 of Legal Document Preparers Accord EX V6 2003. 39000 miles 2001 JEEP WRANGER SE, a/c, CD, loaded. Excellent Condition $18,000 26K mi, hard doors, exc cond, must see! Please Call 719-650-3658 HEALTH SERVICES $12,000 or best offer. 268-8918 ISUZU AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL: SOLD! SELL YOUR RIDE! COLORADO POWER CLASSIFIEDS WORK! ADD A PHOTO TO YOUR 99 Isuzu Troopr S 4x4;$7500 obo AUTO LISTING FOR Only 61,000 miles; super clean ONLY $5 per week Free detail upon sale; Call 329-5236 Happy New Year’s - to place your ad today! JEEP Resolution! ANTIQUES 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport Auto, air, 2 Achieve a Lifestyle of tops, lite/sound bar Too much to list, great shape $9250. Call 487-2948 Health and Wellness! 1966 MUSTANG COUPE Hardtop. Cleanse, Replenish, Red, 2,500 miles after complete engine MISC. TRANSPORTATION Revitalize, rebuild, 302 V-8, T-4 automatic, Holley 4-barrel carb, Edelbrock valve Weight Loss with cover, flow master mufflers, brand 2005 KIDS ATV, Eton 70, brand new, ISAGENIX new tires and mag wheels, well main- $1500 or best offer. tained, very clean, stored winters, have Call 650-3348 Call today for More all paperwork, $10,000 obo. Will ar- Information range viewing. Call (719) 391-9485 NISSAN/DATSUN 303-587-0553 AUTO ACCESSORIES 2002 NISSAN XTERRA, V-6, Free Weight Loss Coaching $12,900obo. Exc. cond, 85K mi, all opt, Denali Tires and Rims mounted, like 4x2, alloy wheels. Call 405-213-8491 Gift Certificates Available new, less than 300mi, must sell. $750 OBO 719-200-4397 PONTIAC HOUSE CLEANING Rubber Pick-up Bed Mat, fits full size, long bed, 2002 to present Dodge truck 1996 Pontiac GrandAm, 6cyl, auto, Asking $35 OBO 719-495-5823 A/C, p/w/d, $1600 OBO. Call HELPFUL CLEANING CREW Call 599-7649 Bonded & Insured. 719-271-3089 or 963-2538 SOLD! STORAGE COLORADO POWER CLASSIFIEDS WORK!!! CARY & MARIA Professional Home Light Truck Topper INDOOR CAR STORAGE The National MS Society ... Cleaning. Bonded & Insured. 17 yrs 6 ft long, Aluminum, Clamps Incl. $30/month. One thing people with MS can count on. exp. Nego. Rates. 597-8079/216-2725. $50 Call 495-2724 MOUNTAINEER 44 Jan. 6, 2006