Vol. 66, No. 26 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. June 27, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Selfless Service 71st EOD bids farewell to first commander by James H. Egbert 2006 to become the core of for her steadfast support and Mountaineer staff Combined Joint Task Force patience through the past few Troy, which provided specialized years. We knew that group An interim commander took counter-improvised-explosive- command would bring many charge of the 71st Explosive device forces to Multi-National challenges and much time Ordnance Disposal Group Corps— Iraq. away from home.” during a ceremony at Manhart Reinhard is a graduate of Reinhard said in conclusion Field June 18. the U.S. Army War College and of his farewell, that he was Col. Karl E. Reinhard, out- his decorations include the proud to have served with such going commander, was the first Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious a fine group of professionals commanding officer for the 71st Service Medal, Joint Service working on the leading edge EOD since the unit had been Commendation Medal, Army of protecting Soldiers from deactivated in 1956 following Commendation Medal, Army IED-caused injuries and deaths. the Korean War and now Achievement Medal, Master He said that he would take his relinquishes command of the EOD Badge, Parachutist Badge experiences with him as he group to report for duty at the and the Army Staff moves to his next assignment in Joint Improvised Explosive Identification Badge. Arlington, Va. Device Defeat Organization as “It has been an extraordinary Lt. Col. Kevin M. DeRemer the executive officer to the privilege to command the 71st takes interim command of the Director in Arlington, Va. Ordnance Group. I am thankful 71st EOD is until July when Reinhard reported to Fort to God for having stood at my Col. Patrick Kelly arrives from Carson in July 2005 to organize side throughout, protecting and the U.S. Army War College. the reactivation of the 71st EOD blessing the group Soldiers DeRemer served as the deputy and assumed command October and providing my counsel and commander, rear detachment 2005. The group headquarters comfort,” said Reinhard. “I want during the 71st EOD’s recent deployed to Iraq in November to give thanks to my wife Sally, deployment to Iraq. Outgoing 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Commander Col. Karl E. Reinhard, left, hands the unit guidon to Brig. Gen. Kevin R. Wendel, commander, 20th Support Command during the relinquishment of command ceremony.
From left, outgoing 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Commander Col. Karl E. Reinhard, Brig. Gen. Kevin R. Wendel, commander, 20th Support Command, and Lt. Col. Kevin M. DeRemer, deputy commander, 71st EOD, review the troops prior to the relinquishment of command ceremony. Photos by Marco Minero
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Post weather hotline 526-0096 News June 27, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Communication key at first civilian AFAP forum Story and photo by Thea Skinner requirements against current available resources.” Mountaineer staff Two percent of the 800 Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation workforce were pre- Three groups of civilian employees identified sent. Some participants volunteered and others were five quality of life issues on Fort Carson to address directed to be present. The demographic at the forum during the first Civilian Army Family Action Plan included representatives from ACS, Business, Child and forum June 11. Youth Services, Sports, Leisure Services and Supply. The brainstorming session is one of several The five issues were outlined by civilian employees AFAP sessions that included Soldiers and Families along with five issues prioritized at the Better giving feedback to Army leadership in order to Opportunities for Single Soldiers forum and five at a improve 15 total issues of utmost concern. youth forum to total 15 issues that Army leadership After about seven hours of collaborations, Fort will address for 2008. Carson civilian employees designated: pay increases, Although 15 issues were narrowed down from lengthy hiring process, Web site issues, workers’ lists of positive and negative aspects, all issues will compensation, and staff shortages in manpower as the remain available for possible follow-up and research. top five quality of life issues. “Keep in mind that all issues will be looked at, “What an opportunity to make a difference,” said leaving them active until a solution or resolution Civilian employees place stars near workplace topics of Pat Randall, director of Fort Carson Army Community happens. Most can be resolved — we just need to concern during the Civilian Army Family Action Plan Service. “What an opportunity each of you have today know where you are at with them,” said Nancy forum that identified quality of life issues to address on to do some very good work to think back and say ‘I Montville, counselor and Family Enrichment Fort Carson for 2008. was in the first Civilian Army Family Action Plan Program manager for ACS. forum.’ We look forward to putting the process into “The installation conference prioritizes 15 issues. Information will be brought back and “people will action and we owe you a response as to what worked We meet with garrison command once a quarter,” she be held accountable,” Montville said. “Some things can and what did not, and you can expect that.” said. Laws and regulations are changed through “this be fixed locally, such as working on the weekend. With In November 2007, participants at the AFAP process — Issues that are not resolved go to FORSCOM the gas crunch, I would really like to see a four-day conference decided to include civilian input for the (Forces Command). It is really a cool thing to do to workweek. A staggered work schedule will cut down on first time. Army Community Service requires that the attend, because you meet the Army leaders. Issues that traffic.” Montville recognized Paula Davis, secretary issues “contribute positively to the Army goal of go to the DA (Department of the Army) conference are for DFMWR Business Development and a group readiness and retention and has a local or Armywide looked at by a four star Army steering committee, the facilitator, as the “brainchild” of the forum. impact that addresses quality of life” and “is judged GOSC (General Officer Steering Committee). It is See AFAP on page 4 attainable after weighing fiscal and manpower active for three years or deemed unattainable,” she said.
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See AFAP from page 3 information from management is is easy to get lost. I went around to the a .com Web site, establish and enforce inaccurate, human resource hiring facilities at Town Hall and asked if they communication guidelines for managers Six facilitators, two from each process is lengthy and causes loss of will be here they said,‘what are you by making divisions aware of guide- group, listened and summarized the potential employees, online training is talking about,’ so they did not know. lines, and upgrading the Elkhorn concerns into the lists of issues. irrelevant to jobs and employees are The communication was not there,” Conference Center. Although issues varied among groups, unable to train due to common access Kemp said. “What you are doing is “I was impressed with your issues. transportation was hotly discussed in all card issues, staff shortages in manpower important — taking care of Soldiers You could choose to come into this room groups including creating incentives for lead to insufficient staff to customer and Families. You have represented and go another direction. You chose the employees that commute, creating bicy- ratio, lack of communication, and your directorate and organizations. higher ground and big picture. You got cle lanes, creating a shuttle service sim- employees do not feel that they are You need to talk to them and get them us off on a good start. We are a pilot ilar to a bus shuttle service on Scott supported to make necessary changes. to play a role in what is taking place. program and the garrison is going to do Air Force Base, Ill., creating a budget “There are processes, but they need “You have a personal commitment this as a whole for the workforce,” said allotment for signing out government to be articulated to staff members — from me. This is something that Kemp. “We are the organization that vehicles on post, and creating a driver people’s concerns need to be validated,” came from you and the rest of your comprises over half of the garrison. I position to transport employees to and said Fort Carson School Liaison Officer ranks,” he said. asked the garrison for us to go first, so from buildings for business purposes. Jodi Fletcher. “You are only as strong as The groups also listed recommen- that our message does not get lost.” The list of positive issues included: your lowest (ranking) employee.” dations for improvements involving: Montville is adamant to empower benefits packages, camaraderie, McDonald Kemp, director of alternative work schedules, prevention of employees to take part in efforts to providing food, open door policies, post DFMWR, mentioned the need to identity theft by removing social security improve the designated 15 issues by growth leads to increased job security, address effective communication at Fort numbers on military identification cards, recruiting volunteers. presence of the employee board, family Carson. He asked if anyone knew what creating a hiring check list for the “A lot of people I talk to really love liaisons, teamwork, yoga on post, and the the 360 degree communication process applicant and human resource repre- it to have their voice heard. We have slots availability of college preparatory is: one person raised his hand. sentative along with educating customer where we can send you to FORSCOM or courses at Youth Services Center. “What good is a communication pol- service representatives so potential new the Department of the Army.” The negative issues listed icy if we can’t communicate it,” he said. hires are not turned away, determine To volunteer to assist with the involved: cash awards instead of pay “It is difficult to get the word back training that is relevant to a job, hiring AFAP contact Montville at increases, workers’ compensation, to the workforce. In this environment it a full-time webmaster and switching to [email protected].
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Contact Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, Hours of Operation or Sgt. Misty Gordon at 526-7375 for details Central Issue Facility regular business hours — needed. The application and checklist are also are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials — available through unit Family Readiness Groups. In-processing are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize wounded responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Initial issues Soldiers who come home separate from their units Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. and did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony. of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Partial issues The next social is July 24 and all are welcome. cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — numbers and points of contact for services: Cash sales/report of survey accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use Direct exchange injured Soldiers and their Family members a way to this number for emergencies or routine tasks. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. seek help to resolve medical issues and provides an • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 Partial turn-ins information channel to senior Army leadership to when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. improve the way the Army serves the medical needs or emergency service is required. Full turn-ins of Soldiers and their Families. • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers can walk Haack at 526-9237 for service needs or to report Unit issues and turn-ins into Psychology or Psychiatry without an appointment complaints. Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and receive same- • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Office of the Staff Judge Advocate services are: day treatment. The Department of Behavioral Health Don Phillips at 526-9271. Trial Defense Service — Hours of operation are has extended its hours of operation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TDS is Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help $10,000 Reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal closed on Fridays except for appointments and tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Investigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward for emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article 15 • Base operations contract Contracting information leading to the conviction of the person briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., Officer Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 responsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker. Barker, and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m at building for reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, a former Soldier, was found dead at the sewage basin of 6255, 526-5572. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. the Fort Carson waste water treatment plant, Feb. 21, Claims Division — Hours of operation are • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to 2006. Anyone with information concerning this crime Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. request latrines, for service or to report damaged or should contact Fort Carson CID at 526-3991 or the The office is closed on federal and training overturned latrines. military police desk at 526-2333. holidays. Soldiers must attend a mandatory briefing Self-help weed control program — Department of before receiving a claim packet. At the briefing, $5,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s Criminal Defense regulations require pesticide applicators on Soldiers must submit a Department of Defense Investigative Division is offering a $5,000 reward for military installations to be certified. Units who wish Form 1840/1840R (pink form), at building 6285, information leading to the conviction of person(s) to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control Program 526-1355. responsible for the theft of an M-4 carbine, serial must have Soldiers trained in the proper handling, Legal Assistance — Hours of operation are number W156244, from the motor pool adjacent to transport and application of herbicides. Once an Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. (appoint- building 3292, Fort Carson, between 8 p.m., Oct. 30, individual is trained, the Directorate of Public Works ments only) and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (walk-ins), and 3:30 a.m. Oct. 31, 2007. Please provide any Environmental Division can issue the appropriate Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (wills by appointment only), information to the 41st and 48th MP Detachment, products and equipment in order to treat weeds in turf Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (appointments U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, and rocked areas around their barracks, service and only) and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (power of attorney building 1816, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4203. Call administrative areas and motor pools. and notaries only). The office, in building 6285, is 526-0564/3991 with case Number 0318-07-CID056- Training sessions are held Wednesdays from closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call 20360. All information will remain anonymous. This 10-11 a.m. through the end of October at building 526-5572. reward expires Nov. 13. 3708. Each unit may send up to five people DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal for training unless additional applicators are operate under the following hours: Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward pre-approved through the unit commander and • Warhorse — Monday-Thursday 7-9 a.m. for information leading to the apprehension and the DPW Environmental Division. Products and (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire at equipment may be picked up and returned to p.m. (dinner). Closed weekends 4467 Ray Circle on post April 1, 2007. If you have building 3708 Mondays-Fridays between the hours • Wolf — Monday-Thursday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), information about this or any crime, contact CID at of 7:30 a.m.-noon. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. To find out more about the Self-Help Weed Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch), and The $5,000 reward offer expires Aug. 8. Control Program, call the Pest Control Facility at 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Family Readiness Groups and units — that conduct 526-5141. Housing area residents may contact the • 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. fundraisers by selling limited food items are Balfour Beatty Communities work order desk at (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. required to fill out an application and checklist for 579-1605 for a complete list of approved products. (dinner). No dinner served Fridays. Closed weekends. See Sling load from page 5 “They’re a lot more powerful The knowledge he thought had See Vehicle from page 6 than what we worked with in faded from the eight-year stretch The reserve group came to Iraq,” he said of the CH-53E’s between air assault school and this Spc. Douglas Holley, a gunner with the Arkansas Fort Carson as part of their annual rotor wash. sling-load mission came back to National Guard. “You are busy watching everything training and it was the first time Slinging a vehicle is easier him and became second nature. around you. You get into a flow and never think any of them had been to than regular cargo. “I remembered everything I about the vehicle.” Colorado, Choisser said. “It’s a lot more simple,” he had to do,” he said. “It was good Waltman said they must keep everything working “It went great,” he said. “It said. “Not as much to it. It was a to see other people who aren’t air on a vehicle, right down to the air conditioning or it looks like everyone had a great new experience.” assault get out there and do it.” doesn’t go on a mission outside the wire. That’s time. It was good training.” Spc. Sonya Shin, a communi- Mitchell said he would feel not an easy task considering extreme weather Choisser said it was a great cations specialist with Company comfortable carrying out a sling- temperatures, rough terrain, and sand are constantly opportunity to train with a different G, said the adrenaline rush of load operation with anyone who taking their toll on vehicles. branch, which they don’t get to do being in action was what made the has undergone the training the Keeping communication devices functioning very often. training feel good. company had received. properly is also key to ensuring a successful mission. “Everybody did great,” he “I had never done anything Working with the Marines was The war fighter in the operations center needs to said. “For the first time being like this before,” she said. “I enjoyable, Mitchell said, as he have contact with the convoys at all times. If there under a bird like an E (CH-53E), stayed on the FOB (forward operat- enjoys the outlook on life from the are communications issues stemming from the everyone did outstanding.” ing base) in Iraq.” Marines as they are “get the job vehicle generators not powering the communications Pfc. Anthony T. Murfitt, a For Spc. Dana A. Mitchell, a done and play later” kind of people. systems, then the convoys operate in the blind. fueling specialist with Company G, small arms and towed artillery Mitchell said he always “If we let even the generators go down, we are said the experience was awesome. repair specialist with Company watches a sling-load mission to failing the war fighter,” said Sgt. 1st Class Bryon “It’s really the feeling,” he said. G, the mission was a refresher ensure the cargo is securely tied Dinsmore, noncommissioned officer in charge. “It’s just incredible. I can’t describe course for the knowledge he off and that nothing gets tangled. “We don’t want anyone in a situation that would it. You have to do it to feel it.” gained in 2000 when he attended “My favorite part is knowing jeopardize mission success and not bring everyone Spc. Joseph T. Sykes, a motor air assault school at Fort that you completed it with no mis- home safely.” transport operator for Company G, Campbell, Ky. takes and when the bird takes off As “vehicle medics,” these mechanics realize said he did sling-load missions “For me, I didn’t get to actually and you see the load leaving the the importance of maintaining a healthy fleet of in Iraq, but this was his first time hook up, but I wasn’t too concerned ground, and then that’s a successful tactical vehicles because every fellow Soldier’s safe with vehicles. about it,” he said. sling load.” return home from a mission depends on it. 8 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Military The digital Soldier survives Story and photos by to the walk stage by facilitating collective training by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects James H. Egbert among the units and key leaders. The last phase is Agency is designed to transform training and Mountaineer staff known as the run phase and it culminates all of the increase readiness. DARWARS stands for training at the individual, collective and unit levels. “DARPA’s universal, persistent, on-demand, Forget the Play Station, Xbox or Wii systems. This run phase can, and very often does, include fill-in-your-own-adjective-here, training WARS,” The Army plays with enhanced game systems. live, virtual and constructive training all tied into although this formulation is rarely used. War is not a video game, of course, but video one common operating picture,” said Bolduc. DARWARS, as used by the Digital Training games, in a big way, have updated war fighting and “To those who are not running the game, it is Center, gives individual Soldiers real practice across training. At no other place on Fort Carson is this nearly impossible to distinguish between the three. a wide range of skills by creating opportunities way of training and fighting more prevalent than To even the most experienced leaders, the transition to exercise critical decision-making and at the Battle Command Training Center. of the three elements is seamless,” said Bolduc. communication skills in an environment where it Today’s Soldier comes from the video game The DARWARS Ambush! program sponsored is safe to make mistakes and learn from them. generation and what better way to capture the imagination and technical practical understanding of the young Soldier than with video game-like combat simulation? The BCTC allows the Soldier to hone the The DARWARS muscle-memory skills of critical thinking in a Ambush! simulation high-stress environment by affording the Soldier looks like the type the chance to work repeatedly through combat of video game that situations to the point of combat situational is played on home awareness becoming second nature. consoles but Sean Bolduc, Operations Manager for the each trainee is Battle Command Training Branch, explained that linked back to the the digital training facilities at the BCTC and instructor who Battle Simulation Center are built around and monitors the use the “crawl, walk and run” model of training. exercise live and “We start them off at the crawl phase by is able to play back teaching them the basics of each of the Army the simulation Battle Command Systems as well as how to interact for critique and with the systems individually. We then move up additional training. Military June 27, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 9 more battles BCTC makes appropriate training available and a diagnostic after-action review. instantly to anyone, anywhere. The training is so The VCTC combat simulation also engaging that Soldiers choose to train, opting to allows instructors and evaluators to come back regularly to practice and hone their skills. have a bird’s-eye view of what a squad According to the BCTC, DARWARS is of Soldiers is training on and offer transforming training and increasing readiness by feedback to the Soldier in real time. harnessing the full power of lightweight experiential Welch said there are more training funded by DARPA. Today, low-cost, Web- upgrades coming to the system to centric, simulation-based trainers take advantage of make the simulations even more widespread personal computer-based technology, challenging for the Soldier, by providing including multi-player games, virtual worlds, live head-to-head interaction between intelligent agents and online communities. class leaders and trainees. The resulting systems offer immersive practice “We are constantly upgrading the environments to individuals and teams, with systems and finding ways to make it A trainee uses his simulated binoculars to scout out enemy positions on-target feedback for each trainee. In addition, better. With input from the Soldiers we in the simulation. Armed combatives are seen hiding on and around DARWARS provides new and advanced have made several changes to help them the mosque and the trainees must decide to engage or not, according infrastructure and tools to develop and deliver be better fighters in the field. The key to their rules of engagement. proven and engaging distributed experiential is to teach them real situational training that dramatically increases readiness. awareness and not the Rambo style of still combat Soldiers, you are still in the infantry,” According to Scott Welch, facility coordinator fighting,” said Welch. said Sgt. 1st Class James Woods. He reminds the at the Digital Training Center, DARWARS is A group of 13 Soldiers, usually tasked as truck Soldiers why they are training in situations they designed to get new training technology, especially transport drivers, is tasked with an unmounted may not normally see, “You need to be aware of web-based, experiential training, into the field security patrol training mission in the DARWARS these combat situations and be able to react to quickly, and, through the DARWARS training system classroom. The classroom looks more like cyber them as professionals instinctively.” and Virtual Combat Training Center, a variety of cafés full of gamers than military training facilities. By placing Soldiers who might normally training experiences are already being deployed. The 13 Soldiers broke up into two teams tasked operate in noncombative roles, into situations faced The VCTC is an intelligent coaching agent with “patrolling through a small village that by other Soldiers, the valuable cross training may that plugs into existing simulations. The agent has seen insurgent activity resulting in mortar result in saved lives and the ability to think outside interprets the simulation event stream data, attacks on a nearby Forward Operating Base.” the box of standard operating procedures, when dynamically evaluates the player’s actions, and “Even though you are a part of a transportation needed. 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Although authorities would not allow staff to access the ranch, some staff members were able to reach the horses and free them. “When they (horses) get scared they go to where they feel is safe,” said Stephanie Kowaluk, assistant ranch manager. Roberto “Gonz” Gonzales, maintenance, “talked his way through the check-out points. He stayed past normal hours,” she said. According to Kowaluk, Gonzales helped Veterinary Medical Detachment Activity personnel obtain access to the horses, assisting a horse with A playground for children shows fire damage from the April fire at Turkey Creek Ranch. a prior hoof injury and another horse that was choking to get to safety. double-edge sword. The real tragedy was the pilot had skipped over the Purgatoire River and burned Dan Norrell, operations assistant at the that lost his life. We saw it happen. We kept thinking nearly 48,000 acres, before being contained Sunday. ranch, responded when the Colorado Springs ‘pull up,’ but he didn’t. That was the real tragedy, The fire threatened the Rourke Ranch Complex on Police Department called him from an emergency everything else is repairable,” said Jones. “Aside the Picket Wire Canyonlands. Crews performed callback list. from a few bad trees we are back to normal.” precautionary structure protection on the ranch. “He saved the mounted color guard horse, a During the support mission, Gert Marais, A small brush fire also occurred near Turkey show horse,” Kowaluk said. 42, of Fort Benton, Mont., was killed when the Creek Ranch June 4, which was extinguished. Two horses were in quarantine, a standard plane he was flying crashed along Highway 115. “We have had some other small fires that we protocol for new horses at the ranch. The horses Marais was contracted by the Colorado State were able to contain, but the fire danger is very belonged to Tom Jones, owner of American Livery Forest Service through Aero Seat to fly an air high right now,” said Fire Chief Glen Silloway, at Turkey Creek Ranch. tanker to fight the fire. Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services before Jones was living in Woodland Park at the time The high winds common in the Colorado Front flying out to assist with the Bridger Fire. and responded immediately to help free his horses Range, where the ranch resides, push fires to burn Despite harsh climate conditions during the and assist other horses. an increasing amount of acreage. Climate conditions April fire at Turkey Creek Ranch, ranch staff Jones recalls the fire. “It was almost like the fire in June fueled the Bridger Fire at the Piñon Canyon persevered. Although one life was lost in the air has eyes. We lost a playground during the fire. It Maneuver Site in Southeastern Colorado into during the Turkey Creek Ranch firefighting was very scary. We had so much wind — it was a national grasslands. On June 12, the humidity sat mission, ranch staff prevented unnecessary losses at 3 percent and coupled with high, gusty winds at of life on the ground by doing what they do 30 mph, a high fire danger was in effect. The fire best — caring for horses and the ranch. Operations Assistant Dan Norrel, left, accepts an award from Steave Barness, business division chief for Turkey Creek Ranch for his performance during the April fire. Scorched trees and burned grasslands at Turkey Creek Ranch recuperate in May after the April fire. 12 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Community Spouses survive, Find recovery through workshop Story and photos by with talks and presentations involving Thea Skinner nutrition and emotional balance. Mountaineer staff Husband-wife team; Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding The power of recovery emanated general, Division West (First Army) within the walls of the El Pomar and Fort Carson and Carol, spoke to Carriage House during a resiliency participants, sharing their experience, workshop June 13. Spouses of Soldiers strength and hope while moving came together to renew their minds through recovery. The Grahams, along with their daughter, survive their sons — one lost to depression and another to service-related injuries while deployed. “Someone said I portray myself as strong, but I am not sure if I am. We all have something that is a challenge. Participants at the Resiliency Workshop run into their human circle with high-fives I was given suggestions to talk about when having something in common such as being a military identification card holder. bridges and movement — like the twin towers they swayed and moved,” “No matter what you are going care of Soldiers’ Families,” he said. “I Carol said. “Just hold onto each through just talk — look for connec- will thank you for being resilient. The other — love people around you. We tions wherever you are. We probably unknown is somewhat harder than the care. The senior leaders on this post connect more in our suffering then we known. You go through the unknown care. We are all sacrificing.” do with our joy. I think a lot of people every day. 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Instead, Patton says that violating bother me. But when it is excessive, it likely Question: What normally precedes the the third commandment occurs when we say that belies a deeper problem. Excessive cussing following statements? “Sorry, chaplain.” God said things that God never said (“Taking the is usually a sign of deep residing anger. If “No offense, chaplain.” “Oh, I guess I can’t say Lord’s Name in Vain: What Does It Really Mean?” you cuss excessively, then it’s likely your anger that, the chaplain’s in the room.” www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2007/06/07/what is affecting your life in other ways. You guessed it. These statements are regular -does-it-really-mean-to-take-the-lords-name-in- Know your surroundings. There are times follow-ups after someone has cussed or said a vein). By this standard, the commercials that the you simply ought not cuss — profane or potentially offensive remark in the presence of Chaplain Corps sponsors in Europe on AFN (in otherwise. When you and I are in the same aisle a chaplain. It’s a daily occurrence in my life. which a “quote” from God appears on the screen) in the post exchange, and my two young Sometimes, I’m not sure how to react. violate this commandment. daughters are with me, watch your mouth. When Usually I’ll brush it off, saying something like, Profanity versus blasphemy. There are a Christian chaplain is around, understand “Don’t worry about it. If that kind of stuff different types of cussing. Words like s**t or that he considers the name “Jesus” to be sacred bothered me, I wouldn’t be in the Army.” a** are considered profanity, not blasphemy. and precious — so use it appropriately or My ears are not that tender. There is nothing religious about them. They don’t use it at all. And don’t wear your T-shirt But other times, I do wish that people were are words that our society has deemed with a cuss word to Wal-Mart — public places more aware of their words. appropriate or inappropriate depending on are inappropriate for such language. Either way, being in the Army has caused the audience and setting. The standards of Use words to build up, not tear down. God me to think more than a little about cussing, profanity shift over time and culture. intends that words be used to build up, not tear profanity and blasphemy. Here are some of But then there is blasphemy — in which we down. Jesus said “whoever says, ‘You fool!’ those thoughts. speak of God lightly or use his name inappropri- will be liable to the hell of fire” (Matthew The Third Commandment. Many feel guilty ately. Using the name “Jesus” in a way that makes 5:22). 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Mary’s Mommies, a program for moms and Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 newborns-6 years old is the third Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m. Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 For information call Tana at 886-4360. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets at Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel in the Fellowship Hall at 9 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays. The Beth Moore Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 study “Loving Well” is at 9 a.m. and continues July 22, Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Aug. 5 and Aug. 19. Fall kickoff is Aug. 26. Child care PROTESTANT reservations may be made by e-mailing Donna Castle Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 at [email protected] no later than 16 days prior Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 to meeting date. Bring your own refreshments. For Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 information call Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. McBride/526-0478 The Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge (He Ski Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Akicita Inipi) — was established on Fort Carson for the Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Pies/526-8011 benefit of military, Family members, Department of Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 Defense personnel and American Indians. These lodges Tuesday 7 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and JEWISH For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. supported by the Fort Carson Command chaplain. The lodge was destroyed in the Turkey Creek Fire. It is being WICCA rebuilt with volunteer assistance. Anyone interested in Sunday 2 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021 helping, please contact Charlie Erwin 382-8177 or Zoe COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE Goodblanket at 442-0929. Also, donations are needed in Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are tra- the rebuilding effort: blankets and canvas for the lodge ditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Command Chaplain. Please and shovels, five-gallon water jugs, chairs and firewood call the following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. to replace lost supplies. An American Indian Soldier is needed to be a point of contact for the Inipi and to help get the word out to other Soldiers and their Families. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the The Army Cycle of Prayer officials of the Old Line State. following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part Please pray this week for the following: Nation: For the director and thousands of agents of the of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Unit: Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, Federal Bureau of Investigation, who daily ensure that our officers and Families of the 34th "Red Bull" Infantry nation is secure from the criminal elements that would Today — Psalms 25, 1 Samuel 16-18 Division from the state of Minnesota. undermine our freedom. Saturday — Psalms 26, 1 Samuel 19-21 Army: For all 25 series military occupational Religious: For clergy and congregations of the Sunday — Psalms 27, 1 Samuel 22-24 Evangelical Covenant Church and chaplains endorsed specialty Soldiers serving in the communications fields Monday — Isaiah 12:1-6, 1 Samuel 25-27 in support of worldwide signal missions. to military ministry by this community of faith. 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White bread is processed From the Fort Carson Provost She shared her feelings of anxiety At present, Milano’s husband, food that is high on the index and Marshal’s Office and of being judged in her previous Brig. Gen. James Milano is deployed. whole grain breads are unprocessed, community at Brooke Army “In a five-year period, he will low on the index. The 4th of July is coming up next, a Medical Center. have been gone three years,” she “Fast food is not as fast as you traditional time for picnics and fireworks. “More people signed-up,” she said. “Many of you feel like we think,” she said referring to the time Before you purchase any fireworks said. “Two generals’ wives showed have the weight of the world on utilized waiting in line at fast-food with plans to set them off on post, know up at the workshop to support me. our Soldiers. Stress and anxiety chains. Instead of wasting time in the the regulations. I am surviving and honestly that is change the types of food we eat. fast-food lines, Milano suggests to Per Fort Carson Regulation 210-18, what I am still doing. I can’t say I We go to carbohydrates and sugar, share the responsibility of preparing Section II, paragraph 2-11, the use of am triumphing. I am surviving.” because they calm the brain.” food with other Family members fireworks or pyrotechnics on post is Carol also found recovery She presented and children. prohibited, except at times and in areas through the book “When Bad “In Defense of Foods low on the “Be mindful of authorized by the Commanding General Things Happen to Good People” Food: An Eater’s glycemic index what we eat — to or his designee. The only fireworks by Rabbi Kushner. She read Manifesto,” a that promote be mindful is to be authorized to be set off on post are by excerpts from the book, which lecture developed long-term health: in the present. those personnel who are contracted by the describes the human ability to cope All-bran cereal, apples, carrots, by Michael Pollan. chick peas, grapes, green peas, Assess your hunger installation for the fireworks display for with pain such as: “Only human During the kidney beans, oranges, before and after a the 4th on the 3rd celebration. Anyone beings can find meaning in pain. presentation, peaches, peanuts, pears, pinto meal. Pay attention caught setting off any type of fireworks Pain is the price we pay for being Milano advocated beans, red lentils, strawberries to how much you on post may be cited by the Fort Carson alive. It is the result of the pain consuming foods and sweet corn. eat,” she said. — source: www.mendosa.com/gidigest.htm. Police. Any questions concerning this that is meaningful.” that are lower “Mindful eating is policy may be directed to 526-4384. The spouses learned about on the glycemic very important Off post, each city and El Paso County each other through workshop index, which ranks carbohydrates and when our spouses are deployed unincorporated areas have their own exercises in the courtyard and then based on their effect on blood we tend to not eat mindfully.” regulations. Please consult with your resumed presentations indoors. glucose levels. Carbohydrates The Spouse Support Group local police department concerning these Chef Louie Borochaner, Evans low on the index create small meets every Tuesday at the Java regulations. Also note that in the past Army Community Hospital, and fluctuations in blood glucose and Café on post from noon to 1:30 fireworks on and off post were banned, Kim Milano, EACH dietician insulin levels. 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Community briefs June 27, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Miscellaneous Marshal’s Office; Danette Wyatt, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Child and Youth Services; Vicki Craig, Directorate ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” — of Information Management and Genalee Coca, is looking to make over a military Family house. If Dental Activity. To donate annual leave under you live off post in a single-family dwelling and VLTP, contact the Garrison Resource Management would like to be considered for the show, contact office at 526-1841/1839 or lisa.hurtado@ [email protected] with a short conus.army.mil to obtain form OMP-630A, description of your family story. Families must “Request to Donate Annual Leave,” or the self-nominate: there are legal considerations if the OMP-630B for an outside agency. Soldier wins and this is not an Army-sponsored Department of Defense civilian employees — event. The full application package is available wishing to deploy in support of the Global War on online at abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/ Terrorism, particularly in Iraq or Afghanistan, to index?pn=apply and it must be received by the assist in the rebuilding of these countries, are producers by Monday. The application must include encouraged to investigate the possibilities. Information the names and ages of all the Family members, a on building an increased civilian deployment capacity description of the major challenges within the home, can be found on the Web site www.dtic.mil/whs/ an explanation as to why this Family is deserving, directives/corres/pdf/pr080212capacity.pdf. Installation heroic or a positive role model in the community, Management Command Human Resources point of photos of the Family and the home, and a contact contact is Diane Blakely, (703) 602-1695. phone number. Indicate that it is a military Family applying. Consult with your unit’s ethics counselor The annual Department of the Army housing or the appropriate legal advisor before applying. The survey — has been mailed to on-post residents. winner may owe taxes on the services rendered. If a The survey can be filled out on the hard copy or Soldier incurred an injury or illness while on active online. Balfour Beatty Communities requests duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001, the services may be that residents fill out the survey to ensure that accepted as a gift. Otherwise, it may be considered important housing issues are not overlooked. BBC as outside employment. The Department of the offers the use of its office computer for residents Army Chief of Public Affairs Office has forwarded not hooked up to the Internet. BBC will hold a this announcement as a courtesy to the show drawing for prizes to be awarded to those who fill producers and this should not be considered an out the survey and register online. official endorsement of this show or its products. Fort Carson Girl Scout Service Unit 17 — Gate 1 partial closure — to install an automated serves girls who: (1) attend school on Fort Carson; access control system called “Mountain Post Express” (2) live on Fort Carson; or (3) whose parents work will continue until Aug. 8. Delays may be possible, so on Fort Carson. Girl Scout troops are available it is suggested for those with Department of Defense for girls in kindergarten-high school, ages 5-18. decaled vehicles to use alternate routes during this time. Currently, Fort Carson has the following active by Monday. Lessons will be held locally and troops: Daisy 1071, kindergarten; Brownie 66, services have been donated by Colorado The American Red Cross — is accepting applications 929 and 1036, first-third grades; Junior 1015 Springs companies. For more information, go for its Summer Youth Program. Teens ages 14-18 and 929, fourth-sixth grades; Cadette 1054, to www.teens-in-flight.com. can volunteer for Red Cross-related positions, seventh-ninth grades; and Senior 561, ninth-12th including administrative assistance at Evans Army Arts and Crafts Fair — Fountain-Fort Carson grades. To sign up for Girl Scouts, e-mail Debbie Community Hospital. Applications are available at High School, 900 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain, Antonio at [email protected] the Fort Carson Red Cross Station, 1675 Ellis St., Nov. 1 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. All proceeds to benefit or call 597-8603, ext. 39. Adults who would like to building 1217. For more information, call 526-2311. the FFCHS Band Program. Contact: Deidra Page volunteer with Girl Scouts may contact Roberta at 382-9454 or e-mail: [email protected]. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service — Samuels at [email protected] or 524-2280. is holding a “Patriot Family Salutes the Military Catch the reading bug at the Fort Carson The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Spouse Calendar” contest. Nominators must write a Library’s Summer Reading Program — Children Command — is holding the 2008 Arts and Crafts 300 words or less essay explaining what the nominee will explore the world of insects with reading, crafts, Contest. Compete against the best artists and artisans in has done to support the military community during activities, there will be special guests including a the Army for cash prizes. For more information, go to a deployment. All entries must be in by July 28. magician, balloon artist, master gardener, a bug https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil or call 526-3422. Nominees must be authorized to shop at AAFES exterminator and other interesting characters. The facilities. The 12 winners will receive a $500 AAFES Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers program will run through mid-July, Wednesdays from shopping spree and the nominating essays will be activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including 10-11 a.m. For more information call 526-2350. published, along with their photos, in a military sports and academics that help families teach ideals Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a car, spouse calendar that will be available at all AAFES such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call the post and base exchanges in early November. For a For more information, please contact Tina Thorn Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 with financial questions. A financial advisor will return complete description of the contest rules, go online at 382-4917 or e-mail [email protected]. your call as soon as possible, within 48 hours. at www.aafes.com/Patriot_Family/essay.asp Teens-in-Flight — Teens-in-Flight takes off in All hotline information is kept confidential. Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian Colorado Springs. Teens who have had a parent Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty employees — is currently being accepted for the killed in action or severely disabled in support Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle following civilian employees under the Voluntary of the Global War on Terrorism, are “at risk,” or Safety Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, Leave Transfer Program, because of medical from low-income families may be eligible for anytime, on or off post. Basic Rider Course is emergencies. The employees have exhausted all free training leading to a private pilot’s license. for those who have never ridden or have minimal experience. For a schedule or to register visit: available leave and are currently accepting leave Applicants must be 15 or older, still be in school www.motorcycletrainingacademy.com or call donations: Lou Ann Armstrong, Garrison Resource and have a 2.5 grade point average, pass a drug 380-1448. The experienced rider course is for Management; Helen Crow, Bureau of Land screening, pass an oral board and be recommended those who have completed the basic course, have Management; Carl DeFranco, Space and Missile by the district school board superintendent or their own motorcycle and want additional Defense Command; Joshua Terrell, Directorate his or her designated representative. Also, training/refresher course. Questions can be directed of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, applicants must send in a 1,000 word essay on to Ken Sundgren, lead instructor at 526-8045 Range Division; Theresa Dixon, Provost “Why I want to fly” to [email protected] or [email protected]. Be Smart, Do Your Part, Vote! Voting is our right and civic responsibility. Its importance cannot be overstated. Take the time to vote in the General Elections Nov. 4. To vote you must register — contact your unit voting assistance officer for assistance. 18 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Community Community June 27, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 19 VBS teaches children faith Story and photos by Thea Skinner we talked about being thankful. Some kids Mountaineer staff took it to heart and wrote thank-you notes to the volunteers.” Singing and faith filled Soldiers’ Memorial Children alternated between five differ- Chapel June 20, as children and staff celebrated the ent stations in a process called Chatter culmination of Vacation Bible School. One hun- Theater, which includes a Chatter mascot. dred and eighty preschool through fifth grade chil- According to Treacy, the other characters dren learned about being spiritual during the five- presented include: Phiz, who gives the power day ecumenical school. to be thankful; Dud, who gives the “It is an opportunity for kids to come together power to be brave; Sparky, who gives from different religions. All denominations are the power to help others; Max, who gives welcome to come with the understanding it is the power to live forever; and Electra, who centered around Christ,” said Pat Treacy, director gives the power to tell others about God. of religious education at Fort Carson. “One day “Children rotate from station to station each day. The Bible verse for the day is reinforced,” she said. Verses include: “I will not be afraid, because you are close beside me” and “Jesus gives us the power to be brave.” With about 33 years of history, and a changing of hands in 2002, the Children and staff pray during a Power Lab that focuses on dis- school continues to share spiritual covering Jesus’ power at Vacation Bible School. knowledge with children and parents. “We do get kids that are not time from three to 10 years, including a retired connected to a chapel. It is a good form of couple who assisted in the planning efforts. outreach for these kids. It is a good way to Four months of planning occurred before the welcome them. This would not happen without school commenced. During planning, volunteers the volunteers in the military community. They met once a month from January through April to are good and faithful servants. We normally train adult and youth leaders. need between 100 and 120 volunteers. They “The kids love it when the parent picks them are committed to their faith and committed to up. They are telling them what they are doing all Sabrina Sales, a.k.a. Chatter, 12, reaches to Hank Marson, 2, passing that onto the children,” Treacy said. morning. The parents see the joy on the kids’ during Vacation Bible School celebrations. Some volunteers have contributed their faces and are appreciative,” she said. 719-389-4942 1313 Motor City Drive 20 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Community Wounded Warrior Social Reins pass to new host Story and photos by who presented, along with the Aide After the general’s remarks, the James H. Egbert to Girl of the West, April Biernat, Soldiers were greeted by the Patriot Mountaineer staff the schedule of events for the 68th Guard Riders, who attend nearly annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo every function honoring Soldiers With the reins of responsibility and the 48th annual Street Breakfast who have or are currently serving in passed by Fort Carson Garrison being held in downtown Colorado the Global War on Terrorism. Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Van Dyke Springs Wednesday. “Thank you for your service to retired Spc. Latoya Lucas, the 17th Lucas also presented Maj. Gen. and welcome home,” said Steve consecutive Joe Gmelch Wounded Mark A. Graham, commanding “Road Dog” DeBoer as he greeted Warrior Welcome and Social was held general, Division West (First Army) each Soldier and handed them a at Alternate Escapes Thursday. and Fort Carson, who spoke with Patriot Guard pin. Veterans from prior wars and the wounded warriors and expressed With all the greetings and conflicts paid tribute to the newly his heartfelt appreciation for their introductions made, the social returning Wounded Warriors in sacrifices. Graham said that he was kicked off with gifts being presented high praise for their service and delighted to see Soldiers being and a catered meal donated for sacrifice. Lucas presented each of helped by the Warrior Transition all in attendance to enjoy. the veterans by listing off their Unit system with positive progress “It was such an honor to be accomplishments and campaigns. being made to help the Soldiers recommended and given the job Lucas then welcomed the 2008 transition back to their units or of being the host for this event. I Girl of the West, Holly Humiston, on to a productive civilian life. know I have big shoes to fill following Command Sgt. Maj. Van Dyke,” said Lucas after hosting her first event. The Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome and Social is held 3:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Alternate Escapes. All wounded war- riors, veterans and anyone who wants to recognize the Retired Spc. Latoya Lucas officially hosted the service and sacri- Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome and Wounded Warrior Soldiers took time to mug for a photo-opportunity with the Girl of the West and her fices of Fort Social held at Alternate Escapes, Thursday. aide at the Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Social and Welcome June 19. Carson Soldiers are invited. Ebony Salon and Barber Walk-Ins Welcome Haircut Specials 3FMBYFST Adults $10 $VU4UZMF Kids $7 6Q #MPX%SZ $PMPS and up 'MBU*SPO 1107 S. Nevada Ave. Ste. #201 t'PS'FMJY***t$BMM Community June 27, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 21 TriCare Prime offers off-base 1RZ 1RZ 2SHQ 2SHQ routine eye examination benefit! 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Graham, commanding Mountaineer staff eggs to feed 7,000 hungry people,” general, Division West (First Army) said Williams. “That’s 14,000 eggs and Fort Carson. Graham said that The 48th Street Breakfast kicked and enough pancake mix for 14,000 he was proud to perform the honors off the Rodeo season Wednesday. pancakes, about 1,000 pounds of and to have this generation of fine The bulk of the cooking, serving, mix.” A choice of orange juice, milk Soldiers wanting to continue their prep work and organization was or hot coffee was also offered. career in the Army. undertaken by Soldiers from 43rd Williams said 39 cooks and 40 Soldiers from the 4th BCT, 4th Area Support Group; 4th Brigade Soldiers left Fort Carson at 1 a.m. ID, 43rd ASG, 759th MPs, 10th Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; Wednesday morning, taking needed Combat Support Hospital, 2nd BCT, 759th Military Police Battalion and equipment to set up two cooking 4th ID and 4th Engineers raised 4th Engineer Battalion. The breakfast and serving areas in the middle of their right hands and took the oath proceeds go to local military charities. Pikes Peak Avenue and one more of service in the Army. Colorado Springs business on Tejon Street. The group took At 8 a.m., approximately 160 owners, citizens, tourists, cowboys, 90 Modern Burner Units, which are horses and riders from the Range cowgirls and Fort Carson Soldiers used to heat the grills. Riders, led by members of the Fort gathered as one community. “Chute The cooks set up the field Carson Mounted Color Guard, made Nine” provided music for those who kitchen, started the coffee, and then their way west on Pikes Peak Avenue. came as they waited for the Range began making eggs and pancakes. A few special guests, such as Graham Riders and special guests to start their Breakfast was ready at 5:30 a.m. for and Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart 60th annual ride around Pikes Peak. volunteers, Soldiers and Range Jr., commander of North American For decades, pancakes and eggs Riders to be served, and then Fort Aerospace Defense and U.S. Northern Photo by James H. Egbert have been cooked up and served by Carson Soldiers began serving Command also joined in the ride Fort Carson Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Van Dyke displays Fort Carson Soldiers. The project took pancakes to anyone in line. down Pikes Peak Avenue, West intense concentration as he coaxes a pancake to perform acrobatics a lot of planning and coordination, During the Street Breakfast a towards Pikes Peak. The breakfast during the Sertoma Street Breakfast June 25. according to Sgt. 1st Class James mass re-enlistment of 26 Soldiers was sponsored by Centennial Sertoma Williams, 43rd Area Support Group. took place, officiated by Maj. Club and the Range Riders. Photo by James H. Egbert Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson's command Pvt. Leilani Crespi, left, and Pvt. team Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham and Command Sgt. Coleen Warner, 2nd Special Troops Maj. Terry Young, left, congratulate newly re-enlisted Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Soldiers from Fort Carson in a special ceremony Team, 4th Infantry Division, do the during the street breakfast. Twenty-six Soldiers from twist as the band “Chute Nine” five different units participated in the re-enlistment. plays for everyone who came to Photo by Dee McNutt the Sertoma Street Breakfast. Local residents line up for breakfast. Thousands of people were served at the Sertoma Street Breakfast Photo by James H. Egbert Wednesday. Local residents of Colorado Springs and Fort Carson Soldiers eat breakfast while being serenaded by “Chute Nine.” Layout by Jeanne Mazerall Photo by James H. Egbert The band performed throughout the street breakfast. 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Community Helping Families ‘bear’ through deployment Story and photos by the event with regional Build-a-Bear prepares for her husband’s Sgt. Rodney Foliente representatives working to bring wonder deployment, their four children, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public to the children, as their bears were ranging from 4-13 years old, Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division prepared and sewed up before their eyes. are getting their bears. Four-year-old Ireland Kemp “Every time they want to Approximately 550 children of laughed and giggled with wide eyes as hear their daddy’s voice, they the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th she reached for her bear which spoke can go to their bears. It’s like Infantry Division, received stuffed toy with the voice recording of her father, having daddy right there bears with pressure-activated voice Staff Sgt. Daniel Kemp, Troop D, 1st with them,” said Leday. recordings of their Soldier-parents Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment. The bears will help the June 14 at Fort Carson. “This is great,” said Kemp as children and other Family The Warhorse Brigade, which is he looked fondly at his daughter. members cope with the separa- slated to deploy to Iraq this fall, hosted “It lifts up her spirits. This way tion of deployment, said Connie she’ll always have my voice with Kallerson, 2nd BCT Family Four-year-old Ireland Kemp kisses a heart in a her wherever I go.” Readiness Support Assistant. ceremony that will load it with her father’s love Brigade volunteers and “These bears are something for her before placing it in her bear during the Build-a-Bear representatives tangible that the children Build-a-Bear Workshop. Her father, Staff Sgt. worked side-by-side to personalize can hold onto when they miss Daniel Kemp, Troop D, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry the bears, which received their mothers and fathers and Regiment, is slated to deploy to Iraq this fall. different features and trimmings listen to their voices when at each station, including the they need to,” said Kallerson. and friends,” said Leday. voice recordings, hearts, birth The event benefited the The Build-a-Bear workers said certificates and cardboard homes. Soldiers as well as the they were happy to volunteer their “This event is awesome for children and Family members. time to show their support for the the children,” said Lela Leday, a “I think it boosts the Soldiers’ Soldiers and their Families. volunteer at the event and Family morale to know they have the support “This is our way of saying: We Readiness Group member for 2nd of the community as well as Family love you and what you’re doing for Combined Arms our country. Thank you,” said Dawn Battalion, 8th Coleman, Loveland based Build-a- Infantry Regiment. Bear chief workshop manager. As her Family “It’s our pleasure to be here,” added Robin May, Chapel Hills based Build-a-Bear chief workshop manager, Right: Maj. who also co-coordinated the event with Gregory Kallerson and FRG members. “I’m glad Jacobsen, to do something for these Soldiers, Above: Spc. Joel Picker, Troop B, 1st Squadron, 1st Squadron, who do so much but ask for so little.” 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat 10th Cavalry, At the station where she worked, Team, 4th Infantry Division, places a love- follows Soldiers, spouses and children actively charged heart within his daughter Josie’s bear. instructions participated in the magic as they and hops performed love dances and placed up and down their love within hearts that were then during a dance Below: Soldiers, spouses and children go from sewn inside the bears. to fill two station to station during the 2nd BCT, 4th ID, “Cool,” whispered a little boy hearts with Build-a-Bear Workshop at Fort Carson June 14. after his father placed the love-laden his love for Build-a-Bear representatives, along with 2nd heart within his bear. his daughters BCT Family members volunteered to help build At another corner of the room, at the Build-a- the bears into personalized reminders of the a little girl repeatedly pressed her bear, Bear Workshop childrens’ Soldier-parents, who are slated to smiling as she listened to her father’s June 14. deploy to Iraq this fall. voice say how much he loved her. 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Eldon Addy, father of Fort Carson Good Neighbor Don Addy, has been building clock casings for more than 45 years. Addy said that he started in 1962 when visiting a cousin in West Philadelphia, Pa. His cousin had just built a new house and Addy’s wife saw a grandfather’s clock standing in the foyer. She commented on how beautiful it was and Addy asked where his cousin got it. “He went in the other room, handed me some plans and said, ‘Here you go. Make your own,’” Addy said. Addy said that he built about 80 clock cases since then. Most are for friends and family in the U.S., but one was built for a British woman he met in Wichita. Addy made her a mantle clock and sent it to her in South Africa. The British woman was so thrilled, she sent him pictures of the clock in her home with a thank-you note. Addy said that his son, Fort Carson Good Neighbor Don, said Fort Carson could use a nice clock for their new Family Readiness Center, so Addy made one. He started it in April and finished in May. “After building 80 clocks, I have the blueprints in my mind,” he said. Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson, accepts the gift. “This is something great for everyone to see for years Photo by Kyrie Richert and years to come,” said Graham. Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson, talks with Eldon The Family Readiness Center is presently being decorated Addy of Wichita, Kansas, during the clock presentation at the Family Readiness Center June 20. Addy, father and will officially open July 14. of Fort Carson Good Neighbor Don Addy, made the clock casing and assembled the clock at his home. Major Event of the Summer HaleIrwin 2008U.S.SeniorOpenTheBroadmoorJuly28ͲAugust3 HaleIrwin,TomWatson,BenCrenshaw,Craig StadlerandmorearecomingtotheBroadmoor thissummertocompeteintheU.S.SeniorOpen Championship. 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Danielle Jones, the girl’s mother, said sports the couple to work together. is in her daughter’s genes and should help them as It was the beginning of summer and the youths “Our son plays in the youth sports leagues, but they grow into adulthood. took full advantage of a picture-perfect day to we also love helping other young people learn how “Their father was a real big athlete who played start the 2008 youth baseball season on post. to play the game. It’s also a lot of fun to see the most sports and he really wanted his girls to be Young athletes met at the Youth Services Center children play the game and learn. This is our involved in athletics. He feels it builds character for the opening ceremonies for what will be a summer second season coaching-we also coached basketball, and teaches them teamwork, which is a skill that of baseball fun. They then took to the youth center and it is great for us to coach together, because will take them through high school, college and fields where the first pitch of the summer took place. we know each other. We know how to work life after that,” Danielle said. Both young and old fans laughed and enjoyed them- effectively with each other and that helps the kids Mike Downey, Rays coach, said the games selves as the young athletes hit the ball, ran the bases, learn the game better,” Kelly said. brought out the best of what youth baseball is and simply enjoyed the great game of baseball. Another great story of the day was that of sisters and he was especially proud of the way his team There were a number of stories that went Daijah and Deanna Jones. Daijah is an 12-year-old played Saturday. beyond the baseball fields that made opening day a softball player for the post’s girls softball team, and “Baseball is a great sport and its fun to see the memorable. One of those stories involved Richard she made sure to take the time to help her younger kids enjoying the game. I also feel good about seeing how much they enjoy learning the game at practice and how much fun they had playing the game today. I was so happy to see that the kids retained a lot of what we taught them at practice last week. I can see, by the end of the year, (if they continue to retain what is being taught) that they will have quite a few of the concepts of the game down,” Downey said. Badgers’ batter Zachary Mclaren drives the ball off the tee during tee-ball action Saturday at the post youth Daijah Jones, left, helps her sister Deanna Jones get in baseball opening games. position during Deanna’s game Saturday morning on post. 30 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Sports OnOn tthehe BencBenchh Outlaws host military night Friday in Denver by Walt Johnson preview is set for Saturday in Colorado Mountaineer staff Springs at Memorial park, with a pair of games and a barbecue scheduled. The Denver Outlaws will host The Denver Bulldogs Australian Rules a military appreciation night Football Team will play the games Friday at 7 p.m. at Invesco Field and there will be a barbecue, after the at Mile High Stadium. contest bring something to grill. The Outlaws will meet the San Colorado Springs is the host city Francisco Dragons in a professional of this year’s US Footy National lacrosse contest. After the game, there Championships, Oct. 11-12, at the will be a fireworks demonstration, Air Force Academy. There are which the Outlaws hail as one of the 50 games set for the big Saturday- best fireworks shows in Colorado. Sunday program, according to During the game, the Outlaws officials of the event. will also honor members of the The schedule for Saturday’s military that are back from fighting events are: noon-12:30 p.m. Meet the Global War on Terrorism. For more the Bulldog team; 12:30-1 p.m. Coed information on how to get discounted footy game will be played; 1-2 p.m. tickets to the game contact Adam Metro Round 1 game will be played; Sizemore, Outlaws representative, 2-3 p.m. barbecue and from 5:30-6:30 at (720) 258-3606 or contact him at p.m., a VIP Happy Hour will be held [email protected]. at the Colorado Springs Marriott. If you ever wanted to see Colorado Springs will host Photo by Walt Johnson and understand Australian rules an Olympic Day Celebration Set football, Saturday will be a great Saturday, at the United States On your mark chance to take part in an event that Olympic Training Center. Fort Carson’s O’Neil Bogues, right, gets advice from Colorado Springs Sky Sox will be a preview of an exciting The function will be held to Player Doug Bernier during the Sky Sox Youth Baseball Camp at Security Service series coming to Colorado Springs. Field Sunday. A national championships See Bench on page 31 WISH KID MOLLY This is the day I couldn t stop smiling Visit us at www.wish.org or call 800-722-WISH. And share the power of a wish®. 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Also, the Celebration (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) is youth center will sponsor a free free and open to everybody, trip for active duty military with the USOC providing a youths 11 and older for the day-long gala program of Colorado Rockies game against activities that includes a the San Diego Padres Monday. kid-friendly event: athlete Buses will leave the youth autograph sessions with center at 4:30 p.m. and return to Olympic and Paralympic the youth center by midnight. athletes and 2008 Olympic There will be a meeting hopefuls; live music; an auto for any women interested in show; 2008 Olympic Games playing in a women’s sports merchandise sale; live radio league on post July 9. remotes; clowns, balloons, face The meeting will be painting; prize giveaways; conducted by Directorate of sport demonstrations; sports Family and Morale, Welfare and information booths and free Recreation sports department samples of healthy Tyson and officials at the post library at Orowheat products. 6 p.m. The meeting is designed There are a number of to find women who would be significant events coming up interested in playing in women’s Photo by Adrienne Maglorie involving the post youth center. sports programs for the post Denver Bronco Tight End in Colorado Springs and Flames undefeated Daniel Graham will host a free surrounding areas while Colorado Springs Flames receiver Bobby Purify makes a move on Denver Pirate defenders during football clinic for high school representing the Mountain Post. action Saturday at Harrison High School. 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Three other Soldiers reached the finals of their respective weight classes, but fell short of earning spots on the U.S. Olympic Team during the three-day tournament at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center. Byers, the 2002 Greco-Roman heavyweight World champion, defeated Taylor in their first match, 1-1, 4-0, but lost the second bout of their best-of-three series, 2-5, 2-1, 1-1. “Taylor is pretty good at being a wall when he wants to,” said Byers, 33, a native of Kings Mountain, N.C., stationed at Fort Carson, where he trains daily with Taylor. “I really don’t have any tricks for him. He knows what I’m going to do every time. “He’s a fast learner, a quick study, and his body’s coming together,” Byers said of Taylor, a 2007 Armed Forces champion who finished second in the U.S. Nationals and third in the U.S. World Team Trials in 2007. “That first match, I saw it. 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Driving through the park is a treat Rangers can answer question about he high price of gas is a good for the eyes, but there’s so much more. trails, sights to see and directions. incentive to vacation in Colorado There are 360 miles of trails in the There are several campgrounds in T this year. And the very best place park. Trout fishing is available, as well the park which are open year-round: to vacation might be Rocky Mountain as rock climbing, horseback riding, Longs Peak, Moraine Park and National Park, near the Colorado town camping and backpacking. Biking is Timber Creek campgrounds. Aspenglen of Estes Park. One of the nation’s permitted on park roads only. campground is open mid-May most national popular parks, it’s filled The park has several visitor centers: through September. with beautiful sights and opportunities Beaver Meadows, Kawuneeche and Fall For a camping reservation, call for outdoor activities. River. Alpine Visitor Center is open (877) 444-6777or go on the internet The park has glaciers, lakes, snow- during summer. Moraine Park Museum at www.recreation.gov, The camping topped mountains, waterfalls, Alpine and the Lily Lake Visitor Center are fee is $20. More information about tundra, pine trees, wildflowers, bighorn open spring to fall. A stop at any visitor the campgrounds and fees is available sheep, elk and deer. More than 100 center can be educational for the whole at www.nps.gov. In addition to the camping sites in the park, there are several commercial camping facilities, motels and lodges in the Estes Park area. Call (800) 443-7837 or check the Web at www.rockymtntrav.com/estes or www.estes-park.com. Rocky Mountain National Park has 265,770 acres and straddles the Continental Divide. Rocky Mountain National Park is quite popular; it has more than 3 million visitors each year. The park is open all year, but winter sometimes Places to see in the brings heavy snow which Pikes Peak area. See Estes Park on page 34 Visitors to Estes Park explore the shops and eat in restaurants along the main street. June 27, 2008 34 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Happenings See Estes Park from page 33 closes some of the park’s roads. Rocky Mountain National Park’s Trail Ridge Road is the highest paved highway in the nation. It passes through Alpine tundra and crosses the park from east to west, over the Continental Divide. Its highest point is 12,183 feet above sea level. Trail Ridge Road is snow-covered in winter, but opens around Memorial Day and closes in October. Trail Ridge Road leads to Grand Lake, about 50 miles. Much of the road is above tree line. Any road in the park takes you past breath-taking scenery. Get a map of the park at the entrance or ask a ranger at a visitor center for advice. The entrance fee for Rocky Mountain State Park is $20 for one vehicle and is good for a week. The fee for a motorcycle is half that. The town of Estes Park is east of the park’s Bear Lake is one of dozens of lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. A popular hiking trail, Bear Lake Trailhead, east entrance. The town was named for Joel starts at the lake. Estes, who along with his son Milton, rode into was involved. This version was mostly made Visitors may walk through public parts the valley in 1859. Joel Estes was instrumental at the Stanley Hotel. of the building and visit the museum, dining in getting the area designated as a national park. Some scenes from “Dumb and Dumber” room, shops or bar. There is a $5 admission Estes Park is geared for tourists, with many were also shot at the Stanley. fee to the hotel grounds and visitors receive a restaurants and shops and family attractions, The Stanley Hotel was built by Freelan commemorative coin that can be spent at the such as a tramway and miniature golf courses. Oscar Stanley and named for him. Freelan gift shop or restaurants in the hotel. Estes Park is home to a 99-year-old hotel, the and his twin brother Francis Edgar Freelan Ghost Story Tours are conducted in the Stanley Hotel. Many people know the Stanley were inventors. They invented a machine which Stanley Hotel. The tours cost $10 for adults. Hotel because it was Stephen King’s inspiration manufactured dry-plate negatives and they A visit to Rocky Mountain National Park for his book “The Shining.” While King was at sold the patent to Eastman Kodak. The brothers and Estes Park may take more than a day, the Stanley Hotel he began to imagine what it also invented the Stanley Steamer automobile, including the two-plus hour drive. Visitors would be like being snowbound there, and the a car that used a steam engine. might want to spend a night in the Estes novel is the result. The Stanley was called the Freelan Stanley moved to Estes Park for Park area or in Denver. “Overlook Hotel” in the novel. A Warner Brothers his health. Since the town didn’t have a luxury Call the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce movie based on the novel starred Jack Nicholson hotel he built his own. He also built power and for information about Estes Park or lodging and Shelly Duvall. Filming was done elsewhere water plants, sewers, roads and even a bank. at (800) 443-7837 or seek assistance from because Stanley Kubrick thought movie goers When the Stanley Hotel opened in 1909, it Information, Tickets and Registration. wouldn’t believe such an elegant hotel would was the equivalent of any resort anywhere in To reach Estes Park and the nearby Rocky be in the Colorado mountains. the world. Hotel guests transported from the Mountain National Park, take Interstate 25 north Another version of “The Shining” became a train station to the hotel in a specially designed to Longmont, about 30 miles north of Denver. two-part television film in 1996, in which King Stanley Steamer Mountain Wagon. At Longmont, take Highway 36 west to Estes Park, through scenic Little Thompson Canyon or go 20 miles farther north on I-25 to Loveland, then take Highway 34, through Big Thompson Canyon to Estes Park. The trip takes more than two hours each way. For park information call (970) 586-1206. Left: Visitors listen to a park ranger talk about bighorn sheep at the Sheep Lakes viewing area. Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — two hours plus • FOR AGES — anyone • TYPE — national park • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ (Out of 5 stars) • WALLET DAMAGE — $ ENTRANCE $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) Left: The Stanley Hotel, featured in the Stephen King novel “The Shining,” is in Estes Park. Happenings June 27, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER 35 Pvt. Hazard by James Boroch Courtesy photo White-water rafting The water is high and rafting is good this year. Half-day rafting trips leave from Outdoor Recreation at 7:30 a.m. most Wednesdays through Sundays and cost $38 per person. Participants must weigh at least 60 pounds and be able to swim. All equipment and transportation is provided; call 526-5366 to sign up. YPVSDIJMETGVUVSFYPVSDIPJDF Space is limited. 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Admission is free. with a live band, bounce houses, climbing walls tinues each Saturday and Sunday through Aug. July 4-5, Cripple Creek has fireworks, provide the fun for this year’s Independence 3. Admission is $17.95 for adults and $8 for games, street vendors, competitions, live Day Celebration in Ironhorse Park, 4-10 p.m. children under 12. Children will be admitted entertainment and fun for the family, including July 3. Call 526-4494 for more information. free on July 5-6, with a paying adult. Take a petting zoo, face painting and a watermelon Interstate 25 north to Exit 172. Hours are 10 eating contest Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by Marilyn Monroe exhibit a.m.-6:30 p.m. Discount tickets are sold at a watermelon-seed spitting contest. “Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe” is in the Information, Tickets and Registration. Cripple Creek is about 45 miles west of Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., through July Colorado Springs; take Highway 24 west to 5. Admission is $12 for nonmembers and Elitch Gardens Woodland Park, then take Highway 67 south. free for children age 4 and under. The exhibit The Water Park at Elitch Gardens amusement includes art and photos. Exhibit hours are park in Denver is open for the summer Fourth of July activities Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. as well as and is included in admission. Get Elitch A Patriotic Celebration Concert is in Sundays. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. tickets for $20 at Information, Tickets Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., July 4. Call the box office at 634-5583. and Registration. The free activity begins at 5 p.m. with music from the ’50s to the ’90s, followed by a concert Melodrama dinner and show Kids 4 Broadway by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra “Honesty Always Wins,” is this season’s show The Child and Youth Services and Kids 4 at 8 p.m. Fireworks will follow the concert. in the Iron Springs Chateau, 44 Ruxton Ave., in Broadway will provide free admission for the Woodland Park holds its Independence Day Manitou Springs. Tickets are $28.50 for dinner first 30 children at the Performing Arts Camp celebration July 5 at Woodland Park Middle and show. Call 685-5572 for reservations. July 14-18 at the Freedom Performing Arts School, 600 E Kelley’s Road in Woodland Dinner starts at 6 p.m., the show is at 8 p.m., Center. The children will learn acting and Park at 7:30 p.m. No pets, grills, open fires, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. performing skills, stage presence and voice weapons or alcohol are allowed at the site. projection. A professional Hollywood actor There will be no food vendors at the event. Theater in Cripple Creek will teach the classes. Registration is open An old fashioned Independence Day will The Thin Air Theater Company presents for ages 6-18, at CYS Central Registration. For be celebrated at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic “An Arrant Knave,” a classic Victorian more information call 526-2680. Site, just south of the entrance to the Garden melodrama, in the Butte Opera House in of the Gods at 30th and Gateway. Games, Cripple Creek through July 26. Productions Cripple Creek Summer Fest pony and wagon rides, a Civil War encamp- will be Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., Cripple Creek continues its Summer Fest ment, Buffalo Soldiers and recitations are part with matinees Wednesdays, Thursdays, with the Donkey Derby Friday, Saturday and of the celebration. Soldiers and their Families Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets Sunday. There will be donkey races, street are admitted free with identification. 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