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February may be a short month, but it can seem long and dreary as the dragging tail of winter brings arc tic temperatures and Jack Frost is still nipping at our noses.We are also coping with the post-holiday let down that inevitably comes after the holiday excitement at the end

of the year. I hope that we can make your February a funone by warming your heart with fun activities to make the

remaining winter months pass quickly. Check out some of thesegreat activities on page 12!

February is also famous for hearts and the most heart-warming holiday of all, Valentine’sDay. Romance is in the air and the flower shops will be buzzing with orders for sweethearts around the globe. It is also American Heart Month which recognizes the importance of keeping your heart healthy. Heart disease is still the number one worldwide killer. Read more about American Heart Month and what you can do for yourheart on page 4. Another way to get your heart pumping and honor your spirit is to getoutside. Even if it is just a few minutes a day, it can renew your energy and help you tostart thinking of spring.

Last month I started providing gardening ideas and tips and I hope that you will continue the planning that you started in January. This month youshould finish up your seed orders and start seeds of cool seasonvegetables and flowers. Window growing kits are widely available at most stores as are small “pop-up” greenhousesfor starting seeds. It is also a great time to check your garden tools and make any repairs that are necessary.Even though the temperature may be dropping, there arestill plenty of signs of life right outside your door. Feelingblue? Put a bird feeder outside your window. I am amazedat the different colors and varieties of birds that I have seenon my back deck since putting out a feeder; brilliant red cardinals, juncos, chickadees, finches, and much more. It isso much fun to watch their busy activity as they fight for space onthe feeder and pick and choose through the seeds. An added bonus,they will stick around for the spring and summer when they can be your garden’s bestfriend when it comes to controlling damaging insects!

I hope that these activities, events, and ideas help you to make it through thetough days of winter. If you are looking for more reasons to celebrate, check out themany days of possible festivities available in February, compiled by Keri McPeak, below.Remember, spring is just around the corner!

EditorMelissa Wells

ContributorsSharlene CarterDeanna LockKeri McPeakRaymond MillerMelissa Schaffner

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Honor your Heart

February DatesFebruary has dates that everyone remembers and recognizes such as Black History Month, Ground Hog Day (February 2), Super Bowl (February 7), Chinese NewYear (February 10), Valentine’s Day (February 14), President’s Day (February 15), and Mardi Gras (February 16). However, there are additional dates that people may not be aware exist. Did you know that during the month of February, National Wedding Month and National Library Lovers’ Month are recognized? What about Homemade Soup Day (February 4), Chocolate Fondue Day (February 5), the Daytona 500 (February 14), BurgerLovers’ Day (February 15), National Battery Day (February 18), National Cherry Pie Day(February 20), First Day of Spring (February 20), National Chili Day (February 23), or GoBowling Day (February 25)? Did you also know that the start of Daytona Bike Week beginsFebruary 26, Volleyball was invented on February 9, 1895, and that the nationally recognized photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima was taken on February 23, 1945?

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That pounding beat in your chest allows you towalk, breathe, communicate, andfunction as a human being. To increase awareness of hearthealth, The AmericanHeart Association has this message. “Cardiovascular diseases, includingstroke, are our nation’s No. 1 killer.To urge Americans tojoin the battle againstthese diseases, since1963 Congress has requiredthe President to proclaim February “American Heart Month.”The American Heart Association works with theadministration to draft and sign this annual proclamation.” This month, honor your heart by making healthy choices.

Most people, women especially, remember the scene from Dirty Dancing wherePatrick Swayze taps his chest and explains howdancing is like a heart beat… “gah gong, gahgong.” And while that is a swoon worthy film moment, it is also a true message of how ourbodies are connected through our hearts. Thatregular, steady beat means that your heart isfunctioning as it should. There are many reasons

for your heart to function improperly or ceaseworking all together. These reasons for worry arethe hallmark signs and symptoms of what is referred to as Heart Disease or CardiovascularDisease. While there are some forms of heartdisease caused by infections and physical malformations, many of these problems can be fixed with diet, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices.

There are several factors to take in toconsideration when determining your risk forheart disease. Some of these factors are uncontrollable. According to the AmericanHeart Association and WebMD, these factorsare: increasing age, gender, heredity, and race.

“Over 83 percent of people who die ofcoronary heart disease are 65 or older.

At older ages, women who haveheart attacks are more likely thanmen to die from them within afew weeks. Men have a greaterrisk of heart attack than women,and often have them earlier in life.African Americans, American Indians, and Mexican Americans

are more likely to have heart disease than Caucasians.” Family

history is also a factor.These are risks that you

cannot control. That makesit all the more important tomake healthy choices to reduce the risk factors thatyou are able to control.

Controllable risk factors are usually related tolifestyle choices that you make ona daily basis. Some of these are: smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, and uncontrolledstress and anger. According to the AmericanHeart Association, “Smokers’ risk of developing

coronary heart disease is 2 – 4 times that of non-smokers.” The nicotine in cigarette smokedecreases oxygen to the heart, increases bloodpressure and heart rate, and increases bloodclotting. This is damaging to cells that line coronary arteries and other blood vessels. Theeffects of secondhand or passive smoke inhalation are also very damaging.

Control of high blood pressure, highcholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity, diabetes,and stress also require lifestyle changes. Most ofthese controllable risk factors, in one way or another, relate to obesity and fitness. Foodchoices are very important in regulating cholesterol and high blood pressure. Following adiet low in saturated fat and cholesterol will helplower cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is furtherbroken down into two categories, High DensityLipoprotein (HDL), and Low Density Lipoprotein(LDL). You will usually hear these referred to as“good” and “bad” cholesterol. The LDL is considered “bad” because it is the main sourcefor buildup and clogged arteries. HDL or “good”cholesterol carries cholesterol to your liverwhere it is removed from the body. When improper food choices are made, that usuallyleads to weight gain and being overweight causes

extra strain on the heart. Lack ofphysical activity is another

factor that leads to weight gain.According to WebMD, “Evenleisure-time activities like gardening or walking can loweryour risk of heart disease.Most people should exercise 30

minutes a day, at moderate intensity, on most days. More

vigorous activities are associatedwith more benefits. Exercise should be

aerobic, involving the large muscle groups. Aerobic activities include brisk walking,

cycling, swimming, jumping rope, and jogging. If walking is your exercise of choice, use the pedometer goal of 10,000 steps a day.” Regularexercise can also help lower cholesterol, bloodpressure, and reduce stress and anxiety. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

Although this is only a very briefoverview of the recommendations and risk factors for heart disease, I hope it encouragesyou to visit your physician and take a look at yourlifestyle to see where improvements can be madefor the sake of your health. Above all, I hope thatit reminds you to honor your heart.

By Melissa Wells

When we think of

February and how it

relates to the heart,

it is often associated with

romance or the lack thereof.

While a heart full of love is a

great feeling, I want to

encourage you to think of

your physical heart and how it

functions to keep you alive.

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Personal fitness assessments are available at

Estep Wellness Center. Call (270) 798-4023/4664

for more information. Their aerobic class

schedule is also available online at

http://fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/Estep.

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The Army Community Service (ACS) FinancialReadiness office, located at 5662 ScreamingEagle Blvd, will be a great resource for providing the information and tools that youneed for your savings umbrella, during thisyear’s Military Saves Week. What is MilitarySaves? It is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate, and encourage MilitaryFamilies to save money every month, and toconvince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings. Thecampaign involves a growing network of organizations and individuals committed tohelping and supporting Service Members andtheir loved ones by teaching them how to buildpersonal savings arsenals, and provide for theirimmediate and long term financial needs. Briefings, information tables, and savings education classes will be available starting on Monday, February 22nd through Friday, February 26th.

Military Saves was developed andtested by its non-profit sponsor, ConsumerFederation of America (CFA) and the militaryservices from 2003 to 2006, and launchedthroughout the Department of Defense (DoD)

on February 25, 2007. It is part of twolarger campaigns, the DoD FinancialReadiness Campaign and the NationalAmerica Saves campaign, and is supported in part by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Investor Education Foundation. This is a

free program. Nobodyfrom Military Saves will

try to sell you anything, ever.

While it is anongoing campaign,

the entire militarycommunity comes

together to focus on financial readiness during Military Saves Weekfrom the last Sunday in February through thefirst Sunday in March. The campaign’s lifebloodis in its partners, organizations that see thevalue in working together to empower members, employees, customers, and clientsto become financially stable through saving,debt reduction, and wealth-building, over time.Why join? Financial stability is about a lot morethan knowledge; it takes consistent action overtime. Most of us do better when we have a supportive environment. Military Saves is acampaign to make every military communitythat supportive environment. When enoughService Members, Civil Servants, Contractors,Retirees, Veterans, Family Members, militaryorganizations, private organizations, and companies belong to Military Saves, the entire military culture will be changed. The U.S. Armed Services will become a saving community!

In a saving community, people encourage each other to save money regularlyand habitually. They discourage excessivespending on non-necessities. Financial institutions help people save by offeringincentives and other perks. Systemschange to favor saving over not saving.

This is a process that takestime. It is not a quick fix, a specific

savings program, or a one-timepromotional campaign. It is along-term, on-going effort tomake real change in our nation's future. Last year’s Military Saves Week at FortCampbell connected with over150 Soldiers and Family Members. The combined average savings for pledgedsavers was over $24,000 permonth! This year we hope tosee a much larger participationand recruit more savers. Pledging is a way to becomeconnected with resources and

committed to saving for your future financialstability and the financial good of the nation.Over 7,841 Army Soldiers and Family Membershave taken “The Saver Pledge,” how about you?

The Saver Pledge:I will help myself by saving money, reducing debt, and building wealth over time.I will help my family and my country by encouraging other Americans to buildwealth, not debt.

Take the pledge at https://militarysaves.org/. You will gain encouragement, support and knowledge thatyou can trust. If you're already set for life, helpyour neighbors by promoting the campaign.There’s a place for everyone! You can also readabout others who have taken the pledge andsubmitted their success stories.

Come on out for Military Saves Week,take “The Saver Pledge,” and get the tools thatyou need to start building your savings umbrellafor those rainy days. It’s never too late to beginsaving and planning for a debt free future. Younever know, by this time next year you could bea “Saver Pledge” success story!

For more information contact ACS Financial Readiness at (270) 798-5518

You cannot save for a rainy

day if you do not have the

information and tools to

build a savings umbrella.

By Raymond MillerPersonal Financial Readiness Specialist

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Cole Park Southern Buffet16. Cole Park Golf Club/19th Hole Snack Bar (270) 798-4906/182217. CYSS Central Registration (270) 798-067410. D.W. Recreation Center (270) 798-739118. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076619. Destiny Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-2175

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I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for a specialand unique way of showing my husband how much I care, and despitehow old-fashioned it sounds, I do believe that in part, a way to a person’sheart is through their stomach.

That is why I asked our own top chef, Bob Howell, to cook usup some heart-warming, pulse-pounding, snuggle-inducing treats for Valentine’s Day. A lot of people see going out to dinner as a special treat;however, there is something very romantic about having someone cookfor you. I believe that you put something of your emotion and feeling intoa dish when you are fixing it for someone that you love.

For this month, I thought we would mix it up a bit and give you

some great ideas for brunch. What a great way to kick off one of the mostromantic days of the year…sleep in late and enjoy a decadent brunch together. Whoever the “top chef” is in your kitchen, this meal is sure tomake hearts and tummies happy.

By Melissa Wells

1 (7 oz.) pkg. small pasta shells

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas

6 medium radishes, thinly sliced

1/2 medium green pepper, chopped

2 Tbsp finely chopped onion

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

10 oz. cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 (2 oz.) jar pimiento, drained and chopped

1 Tbsp prepared horseradish sauce

1 tsp seasoned salt

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain in a colander, run

under cold water for 20 seconds; drain well. Combine pasta, peas,

shrimp, radishes, bell pepper, onion and pimiento in a bowl; mix well.

Combine mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, and seasoned salt, add to

shrimp mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and

refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serves 8.

2 to 2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken

pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks)

2 Tbsp olive oil or cooking oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-14 1/2oz. can stewed tomatoes

1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings

1 small eggplant (about 1 pound) cut into 10-inch chunks (3 cups)

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/4 cup)

1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)

1-2 1/4 oz. can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained

1 tsp dried oregano, crushed

1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Skin chicken and rinse; pat dry. In a 4 1/2 quart pot, cook chicken in

hot oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until chicken is lightly

browned, turning to brown evenly. Remove chicken and set aside. Add

onion and garlic to drippings in pot and cook about 5 minutes or until

tender but not brown. Stir in undrained tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini,

sweet pepper, olives, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to

pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 35 to 45

minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Spoon off excess fat if necessary. Transfer chicken to a serving bowl and

keep warm. Simmer tomato mixture, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes more or

until slightly thickened. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Batter:

12 oz (3 baking bars) bittersweet chocolate, broken into 1 inch pieces

1/2 cup butter

8 eggs, separated

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Pinch salt

Dark Chocolate Glaze:

3 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp milk

1 Tbsp light corn syrup

4 oz. (1 baking bar) sweet dark chocolate

1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts (for garnish)

Pre-heat oven to 350 and butter the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

Line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper. Melt the

chocolate and butter in a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, stirring

occasionally until smooth; remove from heat and set aside. Combine egg

yolks, 2 Tbsp sugar, vanilla, salt, and beat lightly until well combined.

Add the egg mixture to the chocolate, one Tbsp at a time, whisking

continuously. In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites and the 6

remaining Tbsp of sugar and whip until soft peaks form. Transfer the

chocolate mixture to a large bowl, and pour the egg white mixture on top;

carefully fold it in (do not over mix). Spread the batter in the prepared

pan and bake on the lower rack of a pre-heated oven for 30 – 35 min.,

or until cracked on top and tester comes out clean. Transfer to a wire

rack to cool (cake will shrink down slightly). Remove and discard

parchment paper.

To make frosting, melt the dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler

over hot, not boiling, water. Stir occasionally until smooth, remove from

heat and stir in milk, syrup, and vanilla.

Place the cake layer (still on the rack) over a baking sheet. When the

glaze has cooled, pour onto the center of the cake and let it run down

the sides. Use a spatula to smooth glaze and coat the sides. Decorate

the sides of the cake by pressing the nuts into the glaze. Transfer to

the refrigerator and allow glaze to set approximately 10 minutes.

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Chicken

& Vegetables

Chocolate Decadence Cake

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Just because February is the shortestmonth of the year, doesn’t mean it isn’t jampacked with dates and reasons to celebrate.MWR has a month full of activities and eventsto help you cure your winter blues. We aregiving you a sampling of a few exciting eventsthat you won’t want to miss! The R.F. Sink Library will combine the love forchocolate with trivia on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m., asyou learn facts about chocolate and get tosample chocolates from around the world. Patrons will also be able to make a sweetheartpillow where they can stow some chocolatefor a very special someone; registration required. On February 6, MWR invites thecommunity to participate in their Super Bowlthemed, MWR Family Fun Fair. Join in the funat Sportsman’s Lodge from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.for crafts, games, and more.

On Tuesday evening, February 16,Chef Bob Howell invites everyone to the FirstAnnual Winter Wine and Beer Festival at ColePark Commons! Join Eagle Catering’s Executive Chef Bob for an evening of pleasingyour palate with fine wines and beers and tastymorsels from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. This is an

opportunity to “try before you buy,”and many regional wineries amdlocal beer distributors will bepresent to showcase and sample their offerings. AAFEShas partnered with Chef Bobto allow you to purchasewines right at the event, onthis date only!

Casual attire is appropriate. Eagle Catering will serveheavy hors d’oeuvres including cheeses andchocolates to pair with the wines, carvedsteamship round with Silver Dollar rolls andhorseradish cream, and other yummy treats.Both the food and the wine tasting is includingin the ticket price. This is an adult event, andonly ages 21 and up are permitted to purchasetickets and attend; no children will be permitted in the building. Singles, couples, andgroups are most welcome to buy tickets,which will be available at Cole Park Commonsfor $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. Besure to get your tickets early, because thisevening is something you don’t want to miss! For more information, call Cole Park CommonsEagle Catering at 270-798-4610 x 119.

MWR encourages you to please drink responsibly, and always have a

designated driver!

Now that you know aboutsome great reasons to celebrate in February, gatheryour friends, co-workers,

neighbors, and Family and getout and enjoy the fun!

By Melissa Schaffner and Keri McPeak

By Deanna Lock - Certified Personal Trainer

How can you resist physical activity when it has so many benefits? It decreases the risk of premature death, decreases the risk of heart disease, decreases blood pressure, decreases therisk of colon cancer, decreases depressionand anxiety, and physical activity decreasesthe risk of developing diabetes. It also controls weight and builds and maintainshealthy bones, muscles, and joints along with promoting psychological well being.

Find an activity that encouragesphysical movement while keeping your interest. If you make physical activity (fitness) a chore, you will soon find yourself making excuses as to why you cannot work out. Set goals that have actionand plan to make them realistic for yourlifestyle, this will ensure success and soonyou will find yourself in the gym, attendinga group fitness class, or even starting yourown active group.

It’s February and you are nowworking toward your resolution;

you’re making physical activity a part

of your lifestyle. This is the month for romance and most couples are planning togo out for dinner, which usually leads tooverindulgence. You can still have dinnerwithout the discomfort of over indulgenceby following a couple of simple rules. First,drink a glass of water while ordering, andthen order a salad to arrive before the entrée; it will help to ease your hunger before the main course arrives. Mostrestaurant servings are so huge, that theycan easily fill-up two healthy appetites;order one entree and split it with yourpartner, this cuts the caloric intake in half.

February’s Fit Tip:Find physical activities that you can enjoy together as a couple:

• A weekend hiking trip • A five mile bike ride, or walk• Couples Yoga (wow), this can actually spark some intimacy

• A night out on the town to include dancing

Continue on this path of making physical activity a part of your lifestyle and you willcontinue to see the benefits of a decreased appetite along with a decrease in your

clothes size…More tips to come, stay tuned!!!!!

Did you know?Among the world's fruit crops, grapes rank #1 in number of acres planted.Putting ice and kosher salt in a bucket will chillwhite wine or Champagne faster. Why should I swirl wine in my glass before I drink it? -By swirling your wine, oxygen is invited into the glass, which allows the aromasto escape.What is the ideal temperature for wine?Whites: chilled (45-55 degrees F) for a fewhours in the refrigerator.Reds: slightly cooler than room temperature(about 65 degrees). Sparkling Wine: thoroughly chilled; refrigerateseveral hours or the night before serving.Dessert Wine: room temperature.

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This is a fancy way to say that Fancy Nancy is achic little girl who likes to use French words tomake plain things fancy, and comes from aFamily that is not fancy at all. Now for all whohave not met this little girl, allow me to introduce you to Fancy Nancy! Fancy Nancy is a girly girl whohas a larger than life personality and adoresall things fancy. She isa fancy girl that doesnot play dress-up,but makes a fashion statement with herlace-trimmed soccer socks, silkpastel ballerina slippers with eitherribbon accents or fluffy pastel pom-poms, ortrendsetting Burberry influence pattern rubber boots.From her hair to her feet, Fancy Nancy

perfectly accents and accessorizes everything she wears. Whether it is hertutu or her soccer uniform, or the tiaraand feather boa that she wears every day;simply stated, this is how Nancy becomesfancy. Leaving home wearing her dressinggown or pajamas is a no no for mademoiselle Nancy; it would not be considered proper etiquette for a princesslike her to do such a thing. As Nancystates, “a princess is supposed to keep hertiara on.” Nancy does not raid herMother’s closet looking for her Prada or Christian Louboutin shoes, nor does she

sneak opportunities to create herown glamour look using her

Mother’s cosmetics in an effortto be like her, instead she gives

her Mother tips on being a fashionista, and helps her Father and younger sister create their own fashionable looks. Nancynot only likes to dressfancy, she also likes to

expand her vocabulary byusing fancy words. She is not

a smart mouth because Nancylikes to explain to others what her

fancy words mean. This allows Nancyand her best friend Bree to share their fancy

lifestyle with others.

If Fancy Nancy describes your littlegirl, who is between the ages of 3 – 9 yearsold, come and join other little girls at R. F. SinkLibrary for the Fancy Nancy Program. Program dates are on Wednesdays, February10, March 10 and May 12, 2010, 3 p.m. Don’tforget to wear your fancy outwear and accessories, and in true Fancy Nancy style,please R.S.V.P. This is a fancy of way of askingyou to let us know if you want to attend.Phone R. F. Sink Library at (270) 956-3348 to let us know that you would like to attend.The cutoff date to R.S.V.P. for all programs isthe Wednesday before the program date. Ifyou have additional questions, please contactthe library.

Mademoiselle Nancy is

a posh, bilingual,

tres petite girl,

whose pedigree is “plain folks

in transformation.”

By Sharlene Carter

February is National Library Lover’s Month. In honor of this, we have some trivia about famous author,

Nicholas Sparks. Look for the upcoming library events featuring Sparks’ book “Dear John” about a Soldier

and the “Dear John” letter that he receives after a long separation.

Are you a Nicholas Sparks fan? Test your knowledge below:

#1 Published in 1996, name the book written by Nicholas Sparks about a man who reads to an old woman he visits, telling the

story of a couple separated by World War II and passionately reunited years later.

#2 This book is about a woman who finds a love letter and becomes determined to find the author of the letter.

#3 A mom with a speech delayed son moves to a new town and shortly after gets into an accident. This book follows her

relationship with the volunteer fireman who helped her.

#4 This breakthrough story of a popular guy who is forced to tutor a plain girl from a poor school was also made into a

Hollywood movie starring a female pop star.

#5 The character of this book, Julie Barenson, receives a Great Dane pup that her husband arranged to arrive on Christmas Eve

before he died of a brain tumor. New men enter Julie's life, and the dog helps her determine who is worthy of her affection.

Answers

#1 The Notebook • #2 A Message in a Bottle

#3 The Rescuer • #4 A Walk to Remember • #5The Guardian

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