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Thursday, December 3, 2009 Vol. 53 No. 47 Peterson dorm residents treated to holiday feast by Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airmen living in the dorms here were treated to an annual Thanksgiving meal Nov. 20, sponsored by the Combined First Sergeants Council and the Colorado Springs Chief’s Group. The Thanksgiving feast began at 2:30 p.m. in Building 1270 and was for all Airmen living in the dorms who wanted to enjoy a holiday meal with fellow Airmen and get the chance to interact with wing leadership. Airman 1st Class Chris Czubinski, knowledge operations management with Space Innovation and Development Center at Schriever AFB and dorm resident, was pleased to see all that was offered as a first term Airman in the dorms. “I just got off work and came over,” he said. “I’m very impressed.” Chief Master Sgt. Treassia Hall, Air Force Space Command first sergeant, has at- Col. Stephen N. Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, speaks with Airman 1st Class Jonathan Francis, 21st Security Forces Squadron, at the annual Thanksgiving Meal Nov. 20. This Peterson tended the feast for the past three years and tradition provides a holiday meal to single Airmen living in the base dorms and gives them an opportunity to interact with wing leadership. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines) said last year’s event hosted more than 300 dorm residents. This year’s Thanksgiving meal hoped to Airmen. As the holiday season kicks off, dorm resi- Even more, Airmen with a creative reach even more Airmen by starting earlier “When I was in the dorms, every dorm dents looking for local activities and events side can visit www.myairforcelife.com to in the day to accommodate shift workers. pretty much stuck to themselves,” said can visit www.21fss.com to stay connected. compete in a YoAFF T-shirt design contest In addition to the feast, pool and board Sergeant Murphy. “What we’re trying to do “The website not only has YoAFF events, for a chance to win a lap top with design games were available for those who choose is get more of the dorm residents together.” but all activities provided on base to in- software valued at $2,000. Entries will be to stay after the meal, said Chief Hall. As the Year of the Air Force Family clude outdoor recreation ski trips, Football accepted now through Dec. 20. Dorm managers such as Master Sgt. Mark continues, community events such as the Frenzy dates at The Club, SnoFest, New With winter in full swing, Peterson Murphy, unaccompanied housing manger annual Thanksgiving meal build morale Year’s Eve party, base movie schedule and Airmen can expect to find ways to socialize with the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, and the wingman concept among single more,” said Beverly Price, community and contribute to their local community, was in attendance to help set up and break Airmen who find themselves in a growing readiness consultant for the Airmen and both on and off base, while developing their down the event as well as talk with the Air Force community. Family Readiness Center. own Air Force family. Airmen unload tons of food for city-wide food drive by Monica Mendoza Force Core Values include ‘Service of food it distributes by more than 75 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer Before Self,’ and we extend that into percent in the past two years. our community.” Food bank lead volunteer Ernie COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Care and Share Food Bank is part of a Lykins, retired Air Force fire chief from -- Airman 1st Class Jessica Fryer, 21st national network called Feed America. the 21st SW, has been a key fixture at Communications Squadron, said she The regional warehouse, 2605 Preamble food bank for nine years. likes to help people in need. They might Point, serves 31 counties in Southern “I love doing for others,” he said. not be her family, she said, but they are Colorado. Care and Share would not be “We’ve got too many hungry people.” someone’s family. able to serve 14.6 million pounds of food This year, demand for food goods has “I’m not that far removed from them,” to 100,000 people without volunteers, increased 20 percent from last fiscal year, she said. “It isn’t but by the grace of God said Lisa Amend, Care and Share mar- Ms. Amend said. that it’s not me.” keting and communications manager. “A lot of working families are among Airman Fryer was among 40 Airmen Active-duty and retired military folks those in need” she said. “Maybe the fam- and civilians from the 21st Space Wing are great supporters of the food bank and ily has lost one income or had to take a who volunteered Nov. 20, at the Care and make up a core amount of the 4,000 vol- lower wage. Working families in need; Share Food Bank. A November city-wide unteers throughout the year, she said. that is something that would surprise a food drive called Harvest of Love, had Airman Jon Rivera, 21st Medical lot of people.” tons of food donations coming into the Group, said he wanted to help out dur- Airman Fryer said she plans to volun- food bank. This was the 16th consecutive ing the holidays. He unloaded and sorted teer at the food bank beyond the holiday year the wing’s Airmen helped unload food as it came in from schools and busi- season. Care and Share relies on volun- Airman Jon Rivera, 21st Space Wing Medical Group, sorts boxes of food into and sort food during the Harvest of nesses all over the city. teers year around, said Ms. Amend. large bins Nov. 20 at the Care and Share Food Bank in Colorado Springs. Love, the food bank’s largest food drive “I heard they could use the extra “Nobody should be hungry for Airman Rivera was among 40 Airmen and civilians from Peterson Air Force of the year. man power,” he said. “I mean look at Christmas,” Ms. Amend said. “But, Base who volunteered at the regional food bank for the Harvest of Love “Peterson Air Force Base is an integral the place,” he said gesturing to the new hunger does not end after Christmas.” l food drive, a city-wide holiday food drive that had tons of food coming part of the community and we believe 52,000 square-foot food bank, which For more information about the Care into the warehouse. Last year, Care and Share delivered more than 14.6 in giving back especially as we enter opened this year. and Share Food Bank and details on million pounds of food. (Air Force photo by Monica Mendoza) the holiday season,” said Col. Stephen Care and Share food bank opened 35 how to volunteer, visit www.careand- N. Whiting, 21st SW commander. “Air years ago. It has increased the amount share.org.

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21st Space Wing Commander Col. Stephen N. Whiting Co m m a n d e r ’s Co r n e r Chief of Public Affairs Mr. Jeff Bohn Editorial Staff Chief of Internal Information Mr. Steve Brady Take time PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Why not volunteer at a soup kitchen, or NCOIC of Internal Colo. -- It’s hard to believe that Christmas Chap. (Maj.) organize a toy drive for underprivileged Master Sgt. Ray Bowden and the holiday season are already upon Mark Ingles children? Even simple gestures like baking Staff Writer us again. It feels as though this time of cookies for your elderly neighbors or invit- Ms. Monica Mendoza year comes so fast, turns our lives up- ing those without families to visit during the side down and is over before we know it. 21st Space holidays can be ways to give to others what Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers Sometimes it’s hard to be fully present they would have missed this year. Also, don’t Group, 31 E. 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General Raymond said he considers the ADVERTISING fully grasped that within a matter of days, he will retire after nearly 30 years of service. After chief to be “the finest Airman” he’s served with Advertising Director/GM all, the 21st SW command chief’s reputation in his 25 year career. Tex Stuart precedes him as a faithful warrior, servant, and “I was extremely lucky to have Chief Omdal [email protected] someone who considers service to his country as my command chief. As a leadership team, we were in lock step as we worked to carry out Tammy Fogall to be a sacred vocation. “Those of us who continue to serve do so the wing’s critical mission and take care of our [email protected] because it’s a higher calling and because of Airmen,” General Raymond said. “I am a better Pam Millman those we are able to serve with on a day-to-day officer and leader for having served with him. [email protected] basis,” said Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal. Mollie and I wish Chief Omdal and his family Classified Ad Manager Born in Burlington, Wash., Chief Omdal the best in their retirement and look forward Heidi Witherington enlisted in the Air Force in 1980 and later that to their continued friendship.” [email protected] year, graduated basic military training and the Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal served at the 21st Space Wing Chief Omdal considers himself to be equally Security Police Technical School, both held at command chief from Sept. 12, 2006 until Nov. 30, 2009 and privileged to have served with who he calls three ART DEPARTMENT Lackland AFB, Texas. will retire from the Air Force after nearly 30 years of active “great” wing commanders: Col. Stephen N. Art Director While Chief Omdal originally intended to duty service in a ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m., Dec. 11, Whiting, current 21st SW commander, General Raymond, and Brig. Gen. Jay Santee. Rowdy Tompkins serve one term of enlistment and use his secu- at The Club. All Peterson Airmen and civilians are welcome “The relationship I developed with all three [email protected] rity police experience to get a foot in the civilian to attend. (Air Force photo) law enforcement sector, his plans changed. of my commanders is an association that few Graphic Designer “I’d always wanted to be a police officer and never forgot where they came from. I wanted ever get the chance to have,” said Chief Omdal. Christy A. Rotunno knew it would be a great way to get experience, to be a leader who could make a difference in “They all gave me opportunities to serve and [email protected] but the next thing I knew, the Air Force became people’s lives.” lead.” my life,” he said. Tech. Sgt. Tanisha Hunter, current assistant Colonel Whiting said the chief ’s pending re- Instead of becoming a civilian police offi- to the command chief and former wing com- tirement will be a sad day for the Air Force. cer, although he did attain his Community mand section noncommissioned officer in- “He’s been such a tremendous supporter of College of the Air Force degree in Criminal charge, said Chief Omdal definitely has made our Warrior Airmen and has had such an im- Justice and later attended the Federal Bureau of a difference in teaching her to view the Air pact on the 21st Space Wing’s unique mission Investigation National Academy, Chief Omdal Force in terms of the “big picture.” that his absence will certainly be felt by all rapidly ascended the enlisted ranks and was “There’s a lot to consider in terms of our who had the honor of serving with him,” said promoted to chief master sergeant in less time contributions to the Air Force big picture: the Colonel Whiting. He’s been an active wingman than most Airmen are first eligible to retire. Air Force mission, the Air Force family, our and leader who has been engaged at all levels “I wanted to become a chief master sergeant fellow Airmen, deployments, etc,” she said. and shaped much of our wing success over the so I could help people,” he said. “I always told “Chief Omdal showed genuine concern for last three years. I will miss his camaraderie and myself that if I were ever fortunate enough all of these elements, and showed on a daily to become a chief, I wanted to be a chief who basis how we can all contribute to maximize See No regrets page 7

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A testament of holiday and supplies for the gifts as well, he 2006 Honda Accord V-6 ...... $14,995 spirit and a reflection of a community’s added. 2005 Toyota Highlander, 4x4, love during the season of giving. More than 400 angels will be made 3rd row ...... $16,995 Peterson is hosting its first base-wide available to holiday shoppers, helping Angel Tree program for Team Pete close to 300 families this season, said military families this season. Captain Rich. 325 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Many units on base already spon- “When people go by our tree loca- Colorado Springs, CO 80903 sor local ‘angels,’ but in an effort to tions at the chapel or base exchange 719-227-9000 expand community relations, a new they can grab an angel and see a bit program has been organized to reach Courtesy photo of information on it about the recipi- www.coloautosales.com more families in need. ent: gender, age, gift preference, and Participation from the Company committee chairman for the Angel clothing size,” he said. “Then on the Grade Officers Council, First Sergeants Tree program, recognized a need for back are the instructions about what Council, chapel and base exchange a base-wide initiative and was inspired to do.” has made the base-wide initiative by a successful program at his previous As Peterson’s first base-wide Angel be kind to our possible. station, Langley Air Force Base, Va. Tree program, all Airmen on base will In past years, the base chapel has After seeing the success of the cha- have the opportunity to give back to had the most commonly known tree pel’s own program at Peterson, Captain their Air Force family and demon- angel program, one that has been a Rich was prompted to take it a step strate the core values that bring them part of Peterson for nearly 35 years. further. together. The program was originally called “They were doing a great thing, and “There are so many people giving,” Earth the Giving Tree said Trish Mehner, I thought, here is an opportunity to said Captain Rich. “Ultimately, the Peterson chapel Protestant religious expand the scope of it,” said Captain greatest gifts are going to come from education coordinator, who has worked Rich. the donors who donate to the program. with the program for 20 years. To kick things off, Captain Rich We’re just facilitating taking their gen- “It has been a program that has looked to the first sergeants of Peterson erosity and making sure it’s channeled been near and dear to the chapel,” to provide names of families in need. to those in need.” please she said. Captain Rich also partnered with the Gifts will be accepted until Dec. 12 Capt. Benjamin Rich, Air Force first sergeants to distribute the gifts at both the chapel and BX. Chapel staff Space Command chief of nuclear once they have been collected. will be available to answer questions command and control systems and “The first sergeants are the begin- on donations and angels. 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their reservation and return party and lift tickets by Jan. 6. From jocks and nerds to pop- Dates are Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 16, and the cost is just $25 for This is an Air Force-only drawing.) a family of four (Each additional family member is $5). For • Specially discounted lodging at Keystone Resort is available ular hip chicks and heroes to details and to register, call outdoor rec at 556-4867. This Year for SnoFest participants. Call 1-800-258-0437 and mention of the Air Force Family event is offered by outdoor recreation Peterson AFB and the group code DV7SNO. Lodging near in partnership with Tierra Vista Communities. *Note: Door- Keystone Resort can be arranged through Colorado R&R, really different folks, the 21st to-door transportation is for on-base housing only. Off-base (719) 333-7367. housing will meet at ODR. • Discounted SnoFest lift tickets are on sale at both ITT, Force Support Squadron has 556-1760, and ODR, 556-4867. Prices range from $45 to $49 Annual holiday sale and party place – 556-7414 for adults, to $33 for children; ages 4 and younger are free). something for everyone – no Silver Spruce Golf Course is hosting its annual holiday sale • Party tickets for Friday night’s party – Ice Age: Taking a from Nov. 27 to Dec. 24. There will be discounts galore on Ride on the Frozen Side – and Saturday night’s party – Hold everything in the pro shop except golf balls, golf gloves and ‘em, Fold ‘em or Go Fish! A family game night – cost $17 for matter who you are or what SkyCaddies. And to make your shopping experience even ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 5 to 12 (ages 4 and young are nicer, the staff will gift wrap your purchase free! free if not occupying a chair). Parties include an all-you-can- you do. Have fun with us! If you’re planning a holiday party or celebration of any kind, eat buffet served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. plus coffee, iced tea and plan on making it more special by having it at the 19th Hole cash bar. Party tickets are on sale at ITT, 556-1760. Grill. The relatively private location offers a stunning view • Ski and snowboard NASTAR races are free on Friday Santa’s Luau – 556-4608 and first class service. Call the 19th Hole Grill manager at and Saturday, and are the heart of SnoFest. Friday’s races fea- Flying in from Hawaii, Santa will enjoy an exciting visit at 556-4454 or 556-4463. ture team and individual ski and snowboard racing and the the Aquatic Center from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 as the guest Commander’s Cup race. Saturday’s races feature teen, youth of honor at Santa’s Luau. As part of the festivities, the Pacific SnoFest – ITT, 556-1760 and Outdoor Rec, and open ski/snowboard racing. Jan. 25 is the race registration Pride and Island Hearts will conduct a 30-minute show and deadline. General information and individual and team race teach guests how to dance the hula, and a professional pho- 556-4867 registration forms are available online at www.21fss.com. It’s a grand military snow sports weekend at Keystone Resort, tographer who will take photos of children with Hawaiian • Need ski/snowboard equipment for SnoFest, call outdoor one of the premier resorts in the country, Jan. 29 to 31. Now Santa (every family will get a free photo – see aquatic center rec at 556-4867. in its 20th year, SnoFest offers ski and snowboard competi- for details). There will be a hula hoop contest, a limbo contest, For more information about SnoFest, visit www.21fss. tions, themed parties on Friday and Saturday nights, a popular pineapple bowling, games of rolling stones and hot coconut, com. cardboard derby on Saturday, a costumed snowshoe race, and craft stations for children, and Hawaiian luau food, with fun a variety of activities for non-skiers, too. It’s a great weekend for all ages. Admission is $2, $1 for aquatic center members New Year’s Eve celebrations – bowling, 556-4607 for singles and families alike. or patrons wearing a Hawaiian shirt or swimsuit. For details, This year, there will be a SnoFest Giveaway – two nights and The Club, 574-4100 call 556-4608. lodging at Keystone Resort, tickets for four to both the Friday • Bowling center’s New Year’s Eve bash – Roll in the New and Saturday theme parties, and eight lift tickets – free!* To Year with glow bowling from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31. Enjoy Family holiday tree outing – 556-4867 enter, register at Peterson’s ITT (Building 640, 556-1760) now great bowling and fun food. Experience the spirit of an old fashioned holiday when you through Dec. 31. Only one registration per family, please, and • The Club’s New Year’s Eve celebration – Savor the begin- sip hot cocoa, breathe fresh mountain air, and search for the you must be 18 or older to register. The SnoFest Giveaway is ning of the New Year with dinner and dancing at The Club. perfect holiday tree. Cut down your own tree and return home part of the Year of the Air Force Family celebration, and is open Doors open at 7 p.m., a spectacular four-course dinner served with the 21st Space Wing outdoor recreation taking care of only to all Front Range Air Force DoD ID card holders – active at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing, a champagne toast at mid- all the details. This family holiday tree outing includes door- duty, retirees, DoD civilians and Reservists. The drawing will night and a good luck breakfast at 12:15 a.m. Just $45/person. to-door transportation* for family and tree, driver and ve- be held Jan. 4. (*If the winner already has a SnoFest lodging Reservations only, 574-4100. hicle, state park tree and permit fees, hot cocoa, and holiday reservation and party and lift tickets, they will be able to cancel Annual membership drive and party – 556-4310 Some folks still associate the Air Force with flying planes. Air Force or not, you can learn to fly here at Peterson AFB at the Rocky Mountain U.S. Air Force Flight Training Center, also known as the Aero Club – and for 20 percent less than at any local flight training facility off base. You can talk to flight instructors and pilots and get your questions answered at the Aero Club’s annual membership drive and party for members, their families and prospective members at noon Jan. 16 in Hangar 133. It’s a pot luck event that will lift off with a brief safety meeting, followed by eating, games, events for children and prizes. Flight in- structors will be available to answer any questions about piloting an aircraft, FAA certificates and ground schools. For infor- mation, call the Aero Club, 556-4310.

Home Brew Fest – 556-4181 Something tasty is brewing at The Club – its annual Home Brew Fest scheduled for Feb. 19. If you like brewing your own suds, reserve your table now. All BJCP cat- egories are eligible. For details, call The Club, 574-4100.

Year of the Air Force Family – 556- 6141 The U.S. Air Force is celebrating the Air Force Family through July 2010. Stay in- formed about the many events scheduled throughout the year. Visit www.21fss.com and click on What’s Hot now. And, opt in to e-mail news. Visit www.21fss.com and click on signup for e-mail news. It’s that easy. Ice climbing offers a new perspective on ice – and the ground below. Outdoor rec will lead an ice climbing trip Dec. 6. (Air Force photo) Airman and Family Readiness Space Observer www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, December 3, 2009 11

Center – 556-6141 • Military Child Education Coordinator – The A&FRC now has an MCEC. This person provides information on the Colorado Springs school districts, acts as the liaison between the military community and school administrators, provides consultation services regarding school education, and provides transitioning information on other school districts for military members who are PCSing. For more information, call 556- 6141. • Military and Family Life Consultant – (719) 640-9961 • Mondays – Readiness Briefing, 1 to 2 p.m. • Tuesdays – Mandatory Pre-Separation Briefings, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Wednesdays – Welcome Home Peterson, 10 a.m. to noon • Classes/Programs – Include: Basic Resume Workshop on Dec. 3, Financial Planning on Dec. 15, TAP Workshop on Dec. 14 to 18, plus many more. Visit www.21fss.com and click on Airman & Family to see what classes and programs are available. • Airman’s Attic. Military members E-5 and below can get children’s clothing, toys, kitchen items, furniture, small appli- The Aero Club loves flying. Meet members at their annual membership drive and party Jan. 16 and see why these folks are so jazzed about flying. (Air ances, and more. Always accepting items of donation. Open Force photo) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. Located in Building 1425, former base exchange. Call 556-3215. • Family Services Loan Locker. Assists families of all ranks • Dec. 18 – Jingle Bell 5/10k Fun Run, 11:30 a.m. provided. with the loan of household items. The layette program for new • Get Fit, Stay Fit – Programs run all year. Sign up now and • Family Holiday Tree Outing - Weekends from through babies of those who are E-5 and below is designed to assist young look great for the holidays. Or make it your New Year’s resolu- Dec. 16. Your family will experience the old-fashioned families with new baby items. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday tion to feel great. Awards are given starting at only 50 hours/ spirit of the season. Sip hot cocoa and breathe in the fresh to Friday. Located in Building 1425, former base exchange. miles. mountain air while searching for the perfect holiday tree Call 556-7614. • Ongoing – Drop-in open-play inline hockey, Mondays and for your home. Then cut down your tree and return home Wednesdays at 5 p.m. with ODR taking care of all the driving and details. Aquatic center – 556-4608 • Ongoing – Back to Basics Circuit Course, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. • Season Rentals –Season rentals for ski and snowboard Active duty military swim for free during lap swim times. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. equipment are available for pick-up; season rentals must Call for details. be returned no later than April 30. *Swim Lessons – on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. and ITT / Arts & Crafts – 556-1760 • Ski with ODR – Ski Monarch Dec. 12, 19, 26; Ski 5:40 p.m. –Starts Dec 12. Tickets on sale at Information, Tickets and Travel, Building Keystone Dec. 13, 27; Ski Copper Mountain Dec. 20. $20 * Rent-A-Pool - Rent the pool for your private event – an 640, across from the thrift shop. for transportation only; $40 for transportation and rental; intimate gathering or a group of 50 maximum. For details, • Patriot Pass (unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Winter Park $55 transportation and lift; $70, transportation, rental and call 556-4607. and Copper Mountain): Adult $219, Child $104; Patriot Pass lift ticket. * Ask about deluxe or basic birthday parties - Cake, ice cream, Plus (unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Winter Park and Copper • Ski weekend at Crested Butte - Dec. 11 to 13, sign up beverages, invitations, setup … we event take care of the cleanup. Mountain – plus six days at Steamboat Springs): Adult $229, ASAP, only three rooms left! Cost $300 per room, (two Two-hour parties can be reserved Saturdays from noon to 3 Child $114 (6 to 12). Active duty and retirees. persons maximum per room). Price includes transporta- p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Call for details. • Liberty Pass – This season ski pass is valid for Keystone tion, ski rentals, lift tickets, and two days lodging. * Parent & Child Aquatics – Pre-School Aquatics – Fitness and Arapahoe Basin. Adults $189, Children ages 5-12 $109. This Swimmer – Learn to Swim with Six Levels – Personal Water pass is only for active duty military and their dependents. PR Lee Youth Center – 556-7220 Safety. Ask for details. • Loveland season pass - Active duty only $99, children ages Classes: * Water Aerobics Classes – High Energy Water Aerobics, 11 6 to 14 $59. • Holiday Lock-In – Dec. 18, Skate City and Midnight to 11:50 a.m., Monday and Wednesday; Bodies in Motion, 11 • Denver Nuggets and Avalanche tickets available through Bowling, cost $35. to 11:50 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; Deep Water Aerobics, 6 ITT. • Gingerbread House Making – Dec. 21, cost $15. to 6:50 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. • Denver Aquarium tickets are $12 adults, $7 children, $9.75 • Holiday Wreath Making, Dec. 22, cost $10. * Santa’s Luau, Dec. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. This fun family seniors. • Cookie Decoration Class, Dec. 23, cost $5. event will have games for all ages. Learn how to hula dance, • Fingerprinting service is available for non-official • Carpet Ball Tournament, Dec. 28, FREE. swim, lots of activities, food and a photographer will be there business. • Pac-Man and Pop-a-Shot Tournament, Dec. 29. to take pictures of your child with a Hawaiian Santa! Entry • Painting and framing classes are available. Call 556-1732 • Day Trips – Dec. 23 Keystone Tubing/Ice Skating Trip, fee is $2, $1 for aquatic center members or patrons wearing a for more information. cost $75 Hawaiian shirt or swimsuit. Dec. 30, Estes Park, cost $40 Auto hobby – 556-4481 Leisure travel – Call 556-2116 or 556-6447 • Sports Program – Basketball registration continues * Manager’s December special – Have your check engine The only leisure travel office in southern Colorado dedicated through Dec. 18. Ages 3 to 5 $40, ages 6 to 18 $55. light checked at the Auto Hobby Center and receive $5 off per to travel discounts for the military. To get word on hot travel • Home Alone Class – Dec. 17, 4 to 5 p.m. code scan. specials, sign up for e-mail news. Go to www.21fss.com and • Babysitting Class – Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Big trucks - Work on an RV or big rig on a lift at our Auto click on signup for e-mail news. • Give Parents a Break, Dec. 19, 1 to 5 p.m. Hobby Center. Bowling center – 556-4607 Library – 556-7462 • On your birthday – Bowl one game free! • Tie one on for Safety holiday ribbon campaign – Begins Silver Spruce Golf Course – 556-7414 • Party Time! Have your squadron party or your child’s Dec. 1. Red Ribbon giveaway was originally begun by Mothers • Private Golf Lessons – Lessons are $35/half-hour, $70/ birthday party here. New packages are available! Call 556-4606 Against Drunk Driving. Tying the ribbon on a car antenna is hour. for details. a pledge to drive safely and sober, and to buckle everyone up • Annual sale – Now through Dec. 24. Free gift wrap- • Family Days – Kids bowl for only $1 games and $1 shoes for safety. ping. Discounts on everything except golf balls and golf with parents (regular price) • Extending hours to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday until Jan. gloves. Sunday’s 1 to 4 p.m. 31 on a trial basis. Friday and Saturday hours will stay the • 19th Hole Grill specials. • New Year’s Eve Bowling Bash – Dec. 31, glow bowling from same; closed Sundays and federal holidays. Usage will deter- • Book your party at the 19th Hole Grill. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. mine whether or not the library will make this a permanent • Visit www.petersonafbgolf.com. Temperature and Call for more information. 556-4607 change. weather are located on the right side of the homepage. • Closed – Dec. 8 to 30, and Jan. 1 to 3 for repairs. • December Display – Christmas Tree “Keep Warm with Find Web specials and great coupons, too. the One You Love” - Romance titles. Education center – 556-4064 • Story time – Every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. The Club – 556-4181 Local colleges and schools are conveniently located at the • Family literacy kits – brightly colored backpacks contain The Club’s dinner and entertainment events: education center, including Pikes Peak Community College, a book, DVD, and an activity sheet – sometimes in a second • Sundays – All Ranks Sunday brunch Dec. 6 and 20 from Colorado State University – Pueblo, Colorado Christian language – for children up to first grade. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in The Club. $15.95 (Members get a $2 University, and Webster University. For information, call • Home schooling resources – offering core knowledge se- discount) 556-4064. quence content guidelines for kindergarten to eighth grade, • Sundays – Football Frenzy Breakfast Buffet at 10:30 text resources, grace abounding, the complete home learning a.m. Kick off at 11 a.m. in Stripes Pub. Family child care – 556-4322 source book, Delta education series, Ace math, By the Numbers • Mondays – Bingo Bonanza, 6 p.m. (Tuesdays, when a Military spouses who are presently providing childcare or DVD series, and much more for home learning for children. national holiday falls on a Monday). who want to care for children other than their own for a total • The great courses – For some, learning is a life-long process. • Mondays – Football Frenzy, games start 6:30 p.m. in of 10 hours or more per week must be licensed to do so in This library edition offers courses on CD or DVD, all taught Stripes Pub. on-base quarters. To learn more about family child care, call by distinguished professors at colleges and universities around • Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – All You Care to 556-4322. the country. Eat Lunch Buffet, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Become an affiliated child care provider - If you are retired • 10 Cent Wing Night – Dec. 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Stripes active duty member or the spouse of an active duty or retired Movie night – 556-8383 Pub. active duty member, and if you are currently licensed by the See movies at the base auditorium… for free! Popcorn and • Dec. 12 – UFC 107, Live on PPV – Stripes Pub – Doors State of Colorado to do childcare in your home, you can become soda are free, too! Films are shown at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, at open at 5 p.m. fight at 8 p.m. affiliated provider with Peterson AFB. 1 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and at 8 p.m. the first Friday of every • Membership Christmas Brunch – Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to month right after the Deployed Family Members Dinner. For 1:30 p.m., $17.95, members receives a $2 discount. Fitness center – 556-4462 a schedule of upcoming movies, complete with synopses and • Friday Night Dinner Specials – No evening dinner spe- • Dec. 9 – Intramural Racquetball Coaches Meeting, 1 p.m., ratings, go to www.21fss.com and click on What’s Hot Now. cials in the month of December. season begins Jan. 4. Outdoor recreation – 556-4867 or 556-7753 • Club closed – Dec. 23 to 30 • Dec. 11- Aerobic-A-Thon (Toy Drive), 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Ice Climbing – Dec. 6, sign up by Dec. 3, cost $35. Join • New Year’s Eve Celebration – Doors open at 7 p.m., • Dec. 16 – Sports Advisory Council Meeting, 10 a.m. ODR in an ice climbing lesson this winter. All equipment is dinner at 7:30 p.m. Call 574-4100 for reservations. Space Observer 12 Thursday, December 3, 2009 www.peterson.af.mil

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Holiday messages for deployed families The RP Lee Youth Center, in partnership with the Deployed Family Dinner, invites families to record a personal message for their deployed loved one (one message per Tools family) from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4 at the base chapel. Pick up your children and stop & by the chapel either before the dinner or after to record your special holiday message. While there, you can pick up free holiday greeting cards, compliments of the RP Lee Ties, Youth Center. For more information, call 556-7220. Boots Advanced Geospatial-Intelligence IR/SAR certificate & The Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base offers its Advanced Geospatial-Intelligence IR/SAR Certificate Program at Wright-Patterson; Suits. the 10-week series begins Jan. 4. The course is open to civilian and military person- nel from across the U.S. intelligence community, DoD and supporting elements, and tuition and fees are available for up to 20 students in each class. For information contact Amanda White at (937) 255-3636 ext. 7287 or go to http://www.afit.edu/en/ cmsr/acpprogram.cfm; applications are due by Dec. 7. From camping to clothing, we can outfit Cookie drive any man for less. The Peterson Spouses Club is collecting cookies for its annual Cookies for the Troops cookie drive Dec. 7 and 8 at the chapel. Cookies will be distributed Dec. 8 to Airmen in the dorms and at 24-hour work centers at Peterson, Schriever and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. For information or to volunteer, call Sandy Gearhart at 380-1356.

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Share a house, 5 minutes to base. Includes all utilities, cable, phone. $375/mo. Call Ed at 224-4017

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4 BR home near Fort Carson 2886 West Monica Drive 1200 per month rent. 719 391-2199

3bd, 2ba, 2 c garage w/Fireplace Newer Carpet/Paint. $1000/mo+dep near 3 mil bases- 719-391-8269 Space Observer 20 Thursday, December 3, 2009 www.peterson.af.mil

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