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Opinion/EditorialLabor Day safety points . . . . . . . . . .2Post Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

NewsIvy Men learn one shot, one kill . . . .3

MilitaryTRICARE online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Military Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Preventing barracks theft . . . . . . . . .7Married Soldiers share their story . . .8Carson honors fallen . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CommunityGolf tourney for wounded Soldiers . .11Community Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Strike Zone cafe reopens . . . . . . . . .13First Buddhist service on post . . . . .14Choosing the right path . . . . . . . . .16Chapel schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18DFAC competes in cooking contest . .19Payday loans not worth it . . . . . . . .20MWR events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Police blotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

FeatureAmerica’s heroes honored . . . . .22-23

SportsIntramural football begins . . . . . . . .27On the Bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29Athlete of the week . . . . . . . . . . . .30

HappeningsCheyenne Shadows Golf Club . . .31-32Get Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

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MUST SEEMUST SEE

Word of the month: Perceptions

by J.D. Leipold

Army News Service

WASHINGTON — Under the Army’s ReferralBonus Program, sponsors have referred 31,000recruits resulting in 6,800 contracts as of earlyAugust, according to officials at the U.S. ArmyRecruiting Command in Fort Knox, Ky.

Sponsors can earn $2,000 for each contract —$1,000 once a recruit starts basic training, then anadditional $1,000 when the Soldier graduatesadvanced individual training.

“This is really a great way for every Soldier tosupport the Army and earn a bonus at the sametime,” said Julia Bobick of USAREC. “It’s a goodway for Soldiers to tell their stories and be a voice

of reassurance that validates life in the Army.”Individuals eligible for the bonus include active-

duty and reserve-component Soldiers, Army retirees,Department of Army civilians and new recruitsawaiting basic training. Soldiers participating in theSpecial Recruiter Assistance Program are also eligible.Participants do not receive a bonus for referringimmediate Family members, and individuals workingin retention and recruiting fields are ineligible.

Maj. Michael Bianchi has brought threeSoldiers into the Army under the bonus program,though he estimated recruiting more than 50 intothe active and reserve component before theprogram launched last year.

“For me this is easy because I’ve been a Soldierfor 20 years, and I have a lot of knowledge about theArmy and how it works,” he said. “I’m honest,upfront and I’m a soft-sell. I let a possible recruitknow how the Army can benefit them, how the Armycan help them meet their individual objectivesthrough leadership, experience and training.”

Reservist Sgt. Shawn Augustson, a signal supportspecialist with the 463rd Engineer Battalion atParkersburg, W.Va., has made 192 referrals thus far.His most frequently asked questions, he said, areabout basic training.

“They get worried based on stuff they see in themovies and think they won’t make it through thetraining,” he said. “I tell them the drill sergeant isthere to help them succeed and become a Soldier.”

Master Sgt. Gregg W. Curry, a reservist on activeduty at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., has made eightreferrals resulting in seven enlistments. He’s noteligible for the bonuses because he’s in the retentionfield, but that doesn’t bother him.

“I’ve known Soldiers who received the referralbonus; it’s a great incentive,” he said. “All Soldiers

Referral bonus draws 6,800 Soldiers

by Joey Bautista

Community VolunteerServices Manager

Each year all FortCarson residents have thechoice to elect a new mayorfor their designated village.All Village mayor positionsare open for everyoneliving within Fort CarsonFamily Housing.

This year’s electionwas held Aug. 22-23 atvarious locations: ArmyCommunity Service, Armyand Air Force ExchangeService, Commissary, EvansArmy Community Hospitaland mini-van that wentaround through out thevillages to accommodateresidents.

Photo by Lee Elder

Spc. Paul D. Workman, a human resources specialist with 101st Airborne Division’s 159th AviationBrigade, just wrapped up a tour in Bowling Green, Ky., participating in the Special RecruiterAssistance Program. SRAP participants can earn a $2,000 bonus for each Soldier they recruit whocompletes basic and advanced individual training.

Election results announced

See Mayors on 0

Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Linda Wagne drops in her vote for Mayor ofComanche Village Aug. 23 at the postexchange. Pearl Chavez was elected newmayor of Wagne’s village.

See Referral on Page 10

2 MOUNTAINEERAug. 30, 2007 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety

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MOUNTAINEERCommanding General:

Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr.

Garrison Commander:

Col. Eugene B. Smith

Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:

Dee McNutt

Chief, Print and Web Communications:

Douglas M. Rule

Editor: Julie M. Lucas

Staff Writers: Michael J. Pach

Rebecca E. Tonn

Happenings: Nel Lampe

Sports Writer: Walt Johnson

Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall

by Lori Yerdon

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Labor Daymarks the end of the 101 Critical Days ofSummer safety campaign and the Army remainsdedicated to engaging and educating all Soldierson safe practices — both on and off duty.

“Traditionally, the Labor Day weekendmarks the end of summer,” said the U.S. ArmyCombat Readiness/Safety Center Command Sgt.Maj. Tod Glidewell. “There’s usually increasedexposure to outdoor activities and travel duringthis holiday and Soldiers and their Family members should make every effort to ensurethat their holiday weekend is a safe one.”

Four Soldiers lost their lives to accidents during last year’s Labor Day weekend holiday.Three of the accidents occurred in privately ownedvehicles, while the other accident was fire-related.

“The loss of even one Soldier is unacceptable,” said Glidewell. “If Soldiers takeadvantage of the programs and tools that the Armyoffers and apply composite risk managementinto their daily activities, they may decreasetheir chance of becoming an accident statistic.”

One of the Soldiers killed last Labor Dayweekend was a passenger in a vehicle operated

by another Soldier. When the driver lost controlof the vehicle while trying to negotiate a turn, it rolled. The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene of the accident. The driver fled the accident scene and wasfound later, legally intoxicated.

“Drinking and driving is not an option thatanyone, whether civilian or military, should everconsider,” said Lt. Col. Roy Templin, drivingtask force chief, USACRC. “The battle-buddyconcept should not only apply tothe battlefield. Soldiers need to look out for each other off duty as well.”

To date, overall POV fatalities are down 9 percentfrom last year. Army safety officials attribute this feat to acombination of factors includingengaged leaders and Army tools.

The Travel Risk PlanningSystem, Motorcycle MentorshipProgram and POV Toolbox are several of the tools that the USACRC offers in effortsto reduce risks associated with operating POVs.

“TRiPS is an invaluable

tool that helps individuals plan for a long holidayweekend or road trip,” added Templin.“Additionally, the intent of this effective tool is to provide leaders with recommendations andinsights into their Soldier’s travel plans in order toprotect the Army’s most valuable asset, its personnel. Even with the commitment our Armytakes to educate and train Soldiers on all safety-related issues, ultimately the decision lies with theindividual Soldier to ‘never give safety a day off.’”

Labor Day safety points

“The Billy Bob concert. Havingcelebrities reallyboosts morale.”

Spc. Nicholas KunzHHC, 3rd SpecialTroops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

“I’ve been on a profile, so the swimming pool has really helped me out.”

Capt. Wayne KeastChaplain, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division

“The outdoor rec is cool.”

Sgt. DuronButlerHHC, 1st CombatArms Battalion, 68th ArmoredRegiment

“Definitely the golf course.”

Sgt. DarrenRussell152nd MovementControl Team

“The rec center.They offer a lotmore here than at Fort Hood.”

Spc. Micah Mayo204th ForwardSupport Battalion,2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

NEWS3MOUNTAINEER

Aug. 30, 2007

by Spc. Paul J. Harris

3rd Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Bugs swarm in thick masses during the morning as thesun creeps over trees near Range 24. Ivy Soldiers cannotthink about swirling gnats or rattlesnakes that might comeslithering by. All they think about is the shot. The shot theywill take to earn them the elusive B4 Sniper tab and thesatisfaction of passing the Army Sniper School.

Soldiers from the 2nd and 3rd Brigade Combat Teams,4th Infantry Division, have been participating in afive-week course, training on the fundamentals of shootingthe M-24 sniper rifle, target range estimation and stalking.

“The sniper is a true battlefield multiplier,” said Sgt.1st Class Tarrol Peterson, senior instructor, a U.S. ArmySniper School, Fort Benning, Ga. “(A trained sniper) canengage and hit the enemy at 1,000 meters — one shot,drop him.”

At Range 24 the Soldiers practiced stalking a targetwhile trying not to be seen by instructors looking throughhigh-powered binoculars. They started 1,000 meters awayand had to shoot before being within 600 meters of thetarget. It was not an easy task considering any overlooked

Photo by Cpl. Rodney Foliente

A 4th Infantry Division Soldier looks down the scope of his M-24 Sniper Weapon System Aug.23 during Basic Sniper Course. Instructors from Fort Benning, Ga., came to Fort Carson toteach the course to Soldiers from 2nd and 3rd Brigade Combat Teams, 4th ID, Aug. 6-30.

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detail could give their position awaysuch as an exposed wedding bandthat would shine in the sun if notproperly concealed.

Spc. Clinton Kerry, M-1Abrams Tank gunner, Company C,1st Combat Arms Battalion, 8thInfantry Regiment, 3rd BCT,learned the hard way when his “slugtrail,” an expression used todescribe the trail a sniper leavesbehind him when low crawlingthrough the dirt or vegetation, wasseen by the instructors. Kerry wasdisappointed but not devastated ashe has two more chances over thenext couple of days to pass.

“It’s fun, it’s a blast and youreally can’t beat training like this,”Kerry said.

Not only did the Soldiers have toworry about cover and concealmentbut it takes the right state of mind

to wait for the perfect shot.“Hardest thing is clearing your

mind of all thoughts and being able tocomplete the mission,” said Staff Sgt.Joshua King, sniper, Troop A, 2ndSquadron, 9th Calvary, 3rd BCT.”

King was confident that theskills he learned during the pastweeks will come in handy when here-deploys with Striker Brigade toIraq in the winter.

“One of the biggest threats (inIraq) is the sniper,” King said. “To betrained as a sniper is about the bestmeasure you can take to counter that.”

Even though King was part of asniper team the last time StrikerBrigade deployed to Iraq, he wanteda second chance at the exclusivesniper or B4 tab.

“If I could get my B4 tab itwould be great. It is a real honor inthe Army,” King said. “This class isnot the easiest. You’ve got to be ableto hit a moving target at 600 metersand that is pretty hard.”

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Fort Carson Change of Commandevents Sept. 13-14

Farewell Dinner honoring Maj. Gen. and Mrs. MixonSept 13th 6 p.m., Special Events Center

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COB Sept. 7 to Division West Executive Services.

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Change of Command & Retirement CeremonySept. 14, 10 a.m. Manhart Field

Maj. Gen. Robert Mixon Jr., will relinquish command of

Division West and Fort Carson to

Maj. Gen. Mark Graham

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Evans Army Community Hospital Public Affairs Officer

TRICARE Online is a great toolfor patients and was designed toenhance access to health care andmaking appointments more conve-nient. All Internet users are able to logon at any time of day and scheduleprimary care appointments online.This tool allows patients to view allavailable appointments and select theone that best fits in their schedule. Inaddition, the Web site offers informa-tion about Evans Army CommunityHospital and the various clinics aswell as provides over 18 million pagesof health and wellness information.

Beneficiaries may register inTRICARE Online from home or whileattending an appointment in one of theprimary care clinics at Fort Carson. Justask the front desk clerk for assistance orvisit the Patient Advocacy Office.

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Be sure to:☛ Click “I accept” on the disclaimer/☛ Select beneficiary and enter your

name, social security number, anddate of birth (exactly as it is onyour military identification card)

☛ Select service affiliation.☛ Select your rank (For retirees and

family members, select “Civilian”).☛ Sponsors select “I am my own

sponsor.”☛ Enter your e-mail address twice.☛ Select the Tricare location

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Miscellaneous

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams— will be administered Nov. 8, 13 and 15 at theMountain Post Training and Education Center inbuilding 1117. Funded exams are available forservice members who are currently enrolled in anautomotive technology degree program or have aneligible military occupational specialty in theautomotive/mechanical service specialities. Soldiersinterested in taking the exams must register prior toSept. 14. Contact Margaret T. Dahm at 526-2951 foradditional information.

Striker Town Hall Meeting — for 3rd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division will be heldWednesday at 6 p.m. at McMahon Auditorium todiscuss the brigade’s pending deployment. Call Maj.Michael Humphreys at 526-3283 for information.

4th Infantry Division Town Hall Meeting — Thefirst in a series of town hall meetings for Fort Hood,Texas, and Fort Carson 4th ID personnel and garrisonsupport agencies will be held Sept. 11 from 6:30-7:30p.m. at McMahon Auditorium. The meetings are heldto support the 4th ID deployment and will become amonthly event once the division deploys. Call CarlMcPherson at 524-0331 for more information

$5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army CriminalInvestigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 rewardfor information leading to the apprehension andconviction of the person(s) responsible for the fireat 4467 Ray Circle on post. If you have informationabout this or any crime, contact CID at 526-3991 orthe Military Police desk at 526-2333. The $5,000reward offer expires Aug 8, 2008.

The Military Officers Association of America— invites all active and retired officers to a presentationby retired Air Force Col. Lennie Coleman onOperation Hurricane Katrina Sept. 6 at 7 a.m. at theofficer’s club on Peterson Air Force Base. Breakfastwill be served: $8.50 full, $3.50 continental. ContactMax Borysko at (303) 647-0405.

The Directorate of Environmental Complianceand Management Wildlife Office — is looking forunits to adopt some of the reservoirs downrange toprovide trail maintenance and general upkeep.Anyone interested may contact DECAM WildlifeOff icer Chris Zimmerman at 524-5394 [email protected].

Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials— are held the third Thursday of the month at 3:30p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize woundedSoldiers who came home separate from their units anddid not participate in a welcome home ceremony. Thenext social is Sept. 6 and all are welcome.

DPW services — The Directorate of PublicWorks is responsible for a wide variety of serviceson Fort Carson. Services range from repair andmaintenance of facilities to equipping units with asweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed below arephone numbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — KIRA serviceorder desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use thisnumber for emergencies or routine tasks.

• Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237when needing trash containers, trash is overflowingor emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haackat 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints.

• Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at526-1695.

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — CallDon Phillips at 526-9271.

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grantat 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper

• Base operations contract Contracting OfficerRepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 forreporting wind damage, snow removal concerns,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedor overturned latrines

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility regular business hours —

are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.In-processingMonday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMonday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMonday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMonday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Direct exchangeMonday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial turn-insMonday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMonday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of

operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments andemergencies. Administrative chapters and Article 15briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m.,and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m.

Claims Division hours — The Claims Divisionoffice hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5p.m, Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed federal andtraining holidays. To make a claim, Soldiers mustattend a mandatory briefing. At the briefing, Soldiersmust submit a Department of Defense Form1840/1840R (pink form).

DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilitiesoperate under the following hours:

Patton –– Monday-Friday 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch) and3:30-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

Warhorse Cafe — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.(brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch), and5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m.(dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6 p.m. (dinner).

10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). Closed fordinner and on weekends.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center’s hoursare as follows:

• Counselor Support Center — Mondaythrough Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday,11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Learning Resource Center/Military Occupa-tional Specialty Library — Monday throughThursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for Nontraditional EducationSupport and Advanced Personnel Testing —Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.;closed training holidays.

• Basic Skills Education Program/FunctionalAcademic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays.

• eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15-4:15p.m.; closed training holidays.

Legal Assistance hours — Operating hoursfor the Legal Assistance Office are Monday andThursday 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (appointments) and 1p.m.-4 p.m. (walk-ins), Tuesday and Wednesday 9a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.(appointments)and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (appointments). CallCapt. Seth Cohen at 526-6461 with questions.

BriefingsACAP briefing –– The Army Career and

Alumni Program preseparation briefing is requiredfor all departing servicemembers. Current ACAPpolicy requires personnel ending time in service toregister one year out and retirees two years out.ACAP preseparation briefings are held Monday-Thursday from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should reportto ACAP by 7:15 a.m. to building 1118, room 133.Call 526-1002 to register.

ETS briefing — The ETS briefing for Tuesdayhas been rescheduled for Tuesday. Otherwise,ETS briefings for enlisted personnel will be heldthe first and third Tuesday of each month untilfurther notice. Briefing sign-in begins at 7 a.m. atbuilding 1042, room 310. Briefings will be givenon a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers mustbe within 120 days of their ETS but must attendthe briefing no later than 30 days prior to theirETS or start date of transition leave. Call 526-2240for more information.

Special Forces briefings — are heldWednesdays in building 1217, room 305, from10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiersmust be E4-E6 from any military occupationalspecialty; have a general technical score of at least100; be a U.S. citizen; score 229 or higher on theArmy Physical Fitness Test; and pass a SpecialForces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the Website at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Military6 MOUNTAINEERAug. 30, 2007

by Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr.

Commanding General, DivisionWest, First Army and Fort Carson

The Commanding General’sHotline exists to provide MountainPost Team members a channel toexpress their concerns and goodideas directly to me.

It is in everyone’s interest to share information and solveproblems efficiently and quickly. TheCommanding General’s Hotline is one way to successfully resolve difficulties.

Communication is a two-way street, and this is one way I use to communicate with

Soldiers, family members, civilianemployees and contractors of theMountain Post team.

There are two avenues to communicate concerns, complaints,suggestions or praise: call the hotline, 526-2677, or go online towww.carson.army.mil, click on“contact us” and complete the form.

Your issue will be worked byme and my staff, but please try toresolve conflicts through traditional

means first, including your chain of command.So that we may process your concern,

suggestion, complaint, problem or praise, pleasegive us your name, rank, unit and as much information about the situation as possible.

Commanding General’s Hotline

Mixon

Military briefs

Military 7MOUNTAINEERAug. 30, 2007

From the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Claims

Soldiers living in barracks are sometimes the victims of theft. Soldiers residing in the barracks should be aware that without takingproper precautions and planning, the ClaimsOffice may not be able to assist them.

Commanders are encouraged to inform their Soldiers of what is required by regulationwhen it comes to safeguarding personal property.Commanders should also ensure adequatesecured storage space/equipment is available

for Soldiers when they are on temporary duty, in the field, or deployed. Failure to do so mayprevent their Soldiers from filing successfulclaims, negatively impacting morale.

In accordance with Fort Carson Regulation190-25, paragraph 7c(9)(b), company/detachmentlevel Commanders will ensure unit membersresiding in the billets record all individual personal property valued at $50 or more on DAForm 4986 “Personal Property Record.” Thisinventory record should be completed within sixworkdays after arrival to Fort Carson or whennew property is acquired. Commanders andSoldiers should maintain a copy of this inventorysheet. All items should be described in as much

detail as possible. For example, a Soldiershould list the brand name, model, andserial number of their computers. It isnot sufficient to just list “AlienwareLaptop.” The items and their descriptions

must be verified and the DA 4986 signedby a senior noncommissioned officer or officer. Additional documentation of

ownership and value will also bolsterSoldiers’ claims. Soldiers should be

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Proper proof will improve chances of receiving payment, ensure correct payment and speed up the payment process.

IAW FC Reg 190-25, para. 7c(9)(c), whenSoldiers are away for extended periods of time,commanders should ensure that Soldiers are provided lockable lockers (lock provided bySoldier) in a secure location away from the workarea to secure personal property. While this isnot required, it is encouraged if the funds arepresent. As an alternative, Soldiers should beencouraged, but not ordered, to purchase sometype of locking device for their property whenthey are away for an extended period of time forleave, at the National Training Center or TDY.Under DA Pam 27-162, chap. 11-5c(4)(c) expensive, easily pilferable items should besecured in a wall-locker or unit supply room andnot just left lying open in the barracks room.This would mean items such as laptops, cameras,video games, etc., should be secured. Obviouslyit is not always a realistic option to have Soldiersstore their goods in the unit supply room, soSoldiers should take the initiative to secure their property. Failure to properly secure highvalue items may prevent Soldiers from filing asuccessful claim.

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“We were able to see and spendtime with each other but we had to putour lives at risk to do it,” said Staff Sgt.Nathan Wyatt, assistant humanresource noncommissioned officer incharge, 3rd Battalion, 29th FieldArtillery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, about some ofthe difficulties he and his wife facedwhile both were deployed to Iraq andbeing a dual military couple.

To see each other in Iraq, one ofthem had to catch a ride on a patrol orconvoy to visit the other at his or herbase, increasing the risk of attack froma roadside bomb.

“Would we do it again? No. Wewould wait for the two weeks leave,”said Staff Sgt. Shannon Wyatt, pro-motions NCOIC, 3rd BCT, 4th ID.

Shannon and Nathan marriedafter they met and fell in love whilestationed in Korea. They said beingdual military has been mostly positivewith the increase in housing allowanceand knowing there is added financialsecurity for their son Bruce AnthonyJordan, 12.

“I think the benefit is we both

know what we go through on a dailybasis,” Shannon said. “There is noassuming. I know where he works andthe people that he works with.”

As with the rigors of all marriages,there have been some hard times.

“I think the hardest thing wasdealing with our son in the U.S. with usboth being in Iraq,” Nathan said. “Withour son growing into his teenage yearsit was very difficult for us to miss thatand not being involved with him.”

The Wyatts have turned to ArmyOne Source, a program that provides24-hour assistance for Soldiers, forsome counseling.

“Shannon and I have had maritalproblems just like anyone in the UnitedStates,” Nathan said. “We were able tocall a number that a first sergeantgave us and within two hours a fullyqualified professional came to mybattalion to see us. You are never goingto get that in civilian life, it wouldprobably drain your bank account tosee (someone) like that.”

Though the hardships have been astruggle, Shannon decided it wasworth the risk and re-enlisted in Iraqbefore coming back to the U.S. Nathanwas not completely sold on the ideaespecially with a possible re-deploymentlooming in the future.

“We made a promise to our son

when we came back that the both of uswould not leave him again,” Nathansaid. “There is still a lot of talk goingon with what the (Army) is going to dowith us, but I have full confidence inour chain of command to keep ourfamily together.”

Their son said he is grateful forthe time now he has to spend with hisparents, doing things like dirt-bike

riding with Nathan and not having towake up in the middle of the night totalk to his parents like he did whenthey were in Iraq. Entering the seventhgrade, Jordan believes he has a betterunderstanding of his parents’ role inthe Army.

“It is really cool what my parentsdo,” Jordan said. “They fight foreverybody’s freedom.”

Married Soldiers fight for country, family

Posing with the family dog are the Wyatt’s, from left, Staff Sgt. ShannonWyatt, promotions noncommissioned officer in charge, 3rd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, her son Bruce Anthony Jordan, 12,and Staff Sgt. Nathan Wyatt, assistant human resource NCOIC, 3rdBattalion, 29th Field Artillery, 3rd BCT, 4th ID.

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Carson honors fallen heroesPfc. Jeremy S. Bohannon

March 23, 1980 – Aug. 5, 2007Bohannon was born in

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and joined theArmy Nov. 2, 2006. He was assignedto Fort Carson in April and deployedto Iraq July 7 with the 59th MilitaryPolice Company, 759th Military PoliceBattalion, 43rd Area Support Group.

Bohannon’s awards include theCombat Action Badge, the PurpleHeart, Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, NationalDefense Service Medal, IraqiCampaign Medal, Global War onTerrorism Service Medal, ArmyService Ribbon and the OverseasService Ribbon.

Bohannon is survived by his mother, Detta Bohannon, his father Mark Bohannon, his sisterJessica Bohannon and his brotherClifton Bohannon.

Spc. Justin R. BlackwellJuly 18, 1980 – Aug. 5, 2007Blackwell was born in Paris,

Tenn., and joined the Army May 12,2000. He was assigned to Fort Carsonin November 2001 and deployed toIraq twice with the 59th MilitaryPolice Company, 759th Military PoliceBattalion, 43rd Area Support Group.

Blackwell’s awards include theCombat Action Badge, the PurpleHeart, Bronze Star Medal, ArmyCommendation Medal (2), Army GoodConduct Medal (3), National DefenseService Medal, Korean DefenseService Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on TerrorismExpeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, ArmyService Ribbon and the OverseasService Ribbon (3).

Blackwell is survived by hismother, Hazel Blackwell, his fatherStephen Blackwell Sr., his daughtersAbigail and MacKinzie, his sonJoshua and his brothers Stephen,Nathan and Vernon Blackwell.

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All mayoral candidatesworked hard during theirmayoral campaign.

The re-elected and newMayors are:

Apache Village:Erin Kelly-Hellon

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Arapahoe Village:Sarah Humphreysre-elected mayor

Blackfoot Hill Village:Sabine Clark new mayor

Cherokee East Village:Molly Wolf new mayor

Cheyenne Village:Melissa Pierson

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Comanche Village:Pearl Chavez new mayor

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The mayors will beInaugurated on Sept. 26 by thegarrison commander in aformal ceremony at ElkhornConference Center.

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should be looking to help increase theArmy’s end strength because when youthink about it, every Soldier is a recruiter.”

The help may be boosting recruitingefforts. After two months of not makinggoal, the Army’s recruiting numbers areup according to figures released by theDefense Department earlier this month.

The Army made 102 percent of itsJuly recruiting goal, signing 9,972recruits into the active force. Likewise,the reserve components exceeded theirnumbers with the Army Reservemaking 114 percent of its goal of 4,012by enlisting 4,589; and the NationalGuard slightly exceeding 100 percent

of its goal by bringing in 4,908future Soldiers.

To qualify for the bonus, spon-sors must make referrals through theArmy Referral System programunder the Sergeant Major of theArmy Recruiting Team program. Tosign on with the program visithttps://www.usarec.army.mil/smart orcall (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0473.

The Every Soldier a Recruiter servesas the referral bonus program for referralsto the National Guard only. Referrals mustbe made through the Guard’s Web site atwww.1800goguard.com/esar or by phoneat (866) 566-2472.

For more information on the SpecialRecruiter Assistance Program, go towww.2k.army.mil/srap.htm.

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11MOUNTAINEERAug. 30, 2007

COMMUNITYTourney aids wounded Soldiers

Story and photos by Rebecca E. Tonn

Mountaineer staff

Four months ago a mortar round nearly hit Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Henderson, while he wasdeployed to Iraq with 2nd Brigade Combat Team,2nd Infantry Division. He suffered a fracturedfemur, hip and pelvis and multiple shrapnelwounds all over his body. He thought he wouldnever golf again.

But on Aug. 20, Henderson, a Purple Heartrecipient, drove an adaptive golf cart and joinedother Soldiers, veterans, civilians and celebrities to golf for charity at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Fort Carson.

“Golf Carts fore Purple Hearts Celebrity Golf Tournament” was sponsored by the FortCarson Officers’ Spouses’ Club, to raise money for more adaptive golf carts.

After a shotgun start, 19 five-person teamsplayed 18 holes under a cloudless sky.

Henderson had a big smile on his face as hemoved the cart’s adjustable seat into position so he could putt at the 16th hole.

“It’s my second time to test out this cart. A lotof guys in wheelchairs just sit around at home, but now they can use this cart and get out in thefresh air and exercise,” he said.

Tracie Modrell, first vice president of thespouses’ club, said, “We had 17 corporate and nonprofit sponsors and exceeded our fundraisinggoal. The tournament raised $42, 300, so we’ll beable to keep four adaptive carts here at the golfcourse for Soldiers, veterans and retirees to use.

“Then we’ll hold a round table with woundedwarriors to find out what they feel would be beneficial to spend the rest of the money on —perhaps accessible gear for rock climbing or white-water rafting, or golf lessons, or a handicapped-accessible ramp for the pool. We wantto hear the thoughts of those who would actually be using the accessibility equipment,” Modrell said.

After putting on the 14th green, Brig. Gen.Robert W. Mixon Jr., commanding general,Division West, First Army and Fort Carson, said,“We’re having a lot of fun. The spouses’ club isdoing a great job. This tournament’s for a greatcause and these sponsors are a reflection of how strong community support is.”

Throughout the tournament, Soldiers, civilians and celebrities said they were glad they had been invited to play in the tournament.“Goose” Gossage, former major league baseballplayer, and Rob Quirk, KOAA-TV Channels 5/30 news anchor, were among the celebrities who golfed for charity.

Golfing at the 1st hole, Sgt. 1st Class JamesO’Neill, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West,First Army, said, “I’m very happy to be playingand to give benefit to those who used to golf and are now injured.

“With these (adaptive) carts, they’ll be able to get out in the fresh air and play the most frustrating and enjoyable game there is.”

Henderson and his wife Tina couldn’t agree more.“It’s amazing for Jeremy and other Soldiers

and disabled veterans to be able to golf. It bringsthat spirit back into their hearts,” Tina said.

Spc. Shayne Schouest, 68th CSSB,43rd ASG, putts at the 14th holeduring the tournament. Maj. Gen.Robert W. Mixon Jr., commandinggeneral, Division West, First Armyand Fort Carson, left, and Staff Sgt.Bo Brogan, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 2nd Infantry Division, right,watch as Schouest putts.

Left: Dan Sollee tees off at the ninthhole at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club atFort Carson Aug. 20 during the “GolfCarts fore Purple Hearts Celebrity GolfTournament.” Spc. Justin McCormick,left, and Sgt. 1st Class David Bankston,middle, both 68th Combat SustainmentSupport Battalion, 43rd Area SupportGroup, wait their turn.

Purple Heart Recipient Sgt. 1st Class JeremyHenderson putts at the 16th hole during thetournament. Henderson was wounded April 15 inBaghdad, Iraq, while deployed with 2ndBattalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Currently,he is with the Warrior Transition Unit at EvansArmy Community Hospital.

Community12 MOUNTAINEERAug. 30, 2007

Community briefsMiscellaneous

Volunteers are needed for SHARE Colorado— to distribute food one Saturday per month. CallLori Barteau at 526-1070.

Spanish Support Group — will host its firstmeeting at the Family Connection, building 1354 on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Come to socialize and sharecultural experiences. Children are always welcome at Family Connection.

Spouses new to Fort Carson — are welcome toattend Carson Cares, a new spouse orientation,Thursday at Family Connection, building 1354 at 8:30a.m. Whether you are seasoned military or brand newto Army life you can benefit from the opportunity tomeet all the Army Community Service program managers. Call Lori Barteau to preregister at 526-1070.

Exceptional Family Member Programresource group — meets the last Tuesday of eachmonth at 5 p.m. at Family Readiness Center, building1526. Learn about new resources, share the ones youhave found and meet with guest speakers from thelocal community. For more information call 526-4590or e-mail [email protected].

Operation Hope: a Freedom Walk and tributesto Soldiers and veterans — is Sept. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Special Events Center, sponsored byBeacon of Hope Outreach Center. Admission is free;preregistration is required. All ages and physical conditions are welcome. The Freedom Walk will befirst, followed by an afternoon of tributes. Guestspeakers include: Cheryl McGuinness, StephenMansfield and Ken Davis. Performers include:Tammy Cochran, Aaron Lines and Kory BrunsonBand. For more information or to register call (303) 290-7412 or go to www.BHOC.us.

Fort Carson Chiropractic Clinic — movedfrom building 1150 to Evans Army CommunityHospital, hallway B (west side, second floor), rooms2240-2244. Use room 2200 to check in. The phonenumber is still 526-7834.

Fort Carson Thrift Shop — is closed until theend of September. Corley House is not the place todrop off items for the Thrift Shop. Donations shouldbe held until the Thrift Shop reopens.

Donated annual leave needed for Fort Carsoncivilian employees — Helen Crow, who previouslyworked at Fort Carson’s Garrison ResourceManagement; May Harris, Army CommunityService; and Barbara Dowling, Directorate ofInformation Management, had medical emergenciesand have exhausted all available leave.

Crow, Harris and Dowling have been accepted

in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. To donateannual leave, call or e-mail Connie Griffin, Garrison Resource Management, at 526-1839 [email protected] to obtain form OF-630A: “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” Griffin’sfax number is 526-1838.

Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offersactivities for boys in the first-fifth grades, includingsports and academics, that help families teach idealssuch as honesty, good citizenship and respect. Forinformation on joining Pack 264, contact CindyMathis at 559-8886 or [email protected].

Peterson Air Force Base’s west gate — isclosed through the end of October for construction.During this time, the north gate will be open 24hours a day, seven days a week, and the east gatewill be open 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, and6 a.m.-10 p.m. weekends.

Spouse Support Group — Are you feeling lonely, anxious or fearful about this deployment? Jointhis group of caring spouses. To register call ArmyCommunity Service at 526-4590. Free child care is available for registered children. The support groupmeets Tuesdays from 12-1:30 p.m. at the FamilyUniversity, building 1161.

Neuro Support Group — Head-Way is a support group for independent adults who haveexperienced a neurological event (traumatic brain injury, cerebral vascular accident, tumors,etc.) and want to socialize. Head-Way meetsWednesdays, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fargo’s PizzaCo., 2910 E. Platte Ave. For more information call Valerie Gardner with Memorial Hospital Adult Rehabilitation at 365-1264.

Military Spouses Support Group — meetsTuesdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, fourth floor, room 4846.

Learn more about: communication difficulties,coping with a spouse’s mental health issues, coping with loneliness, combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder, readjustment issues,single parenting, depression, stress, anxiety andother hardships. For more information call Dr.Jacqueline Delano at 526-7013.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — are heldeach Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Colorado Inn, corner of Sheridan Avenue and Woodfill Road, building 7301, room 203. Call 322-9766 or471-1625 for more information.

Ongoing road closures — Questions about theclosure or disruption of traffic along Butts Road can beaddressed to Fort Carson’s Directorate of Public WorksTraffic Engineer, Rick Orphan, at 526-9267 or Fort

Carson’s Army Corps of Engineers TransformationResident Office, Maj. John Hudson, at 526-4974.

Claims against the estate —With deepestregrets to the family of Staff Sgt. Robert Pierelli,deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt.Amber Eastburn at 524-1821 or 466-1966.

With deepest regrets to the family of Spc.Brenton A. Slayton, deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contactWarrant Officer 1 Jason Glassow at 524-2109.

With deepest regrets to the family of Pvt.Jeremy Bohannon, deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate shouldcontact 2nd Lt. Kate Dellavalle at 526-9980.

With deepest regrets to the family of Spc. Justin Blackwell, deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact2nd Lt. John Holland at 338-2421.

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Community 13MOUNTAINEERAug. 30, 2007

by Julie M. Lucas

Mountaineer editor

Another post lunch option celebrated its grand opening Aug. 23during National Bowling Week.

Strike Zone café offered free food

and bowling, and raffled off nearly$4,000 in prizes.

“I didn’t expect such a great turn-out,” Don Cade, Thunder AlleyBowling Center general manager said. “I estimate that we had morethan 300 people show up.”

The bowling center spent fiveyears trying to acquire the funds needed to renovate the old Ten Pincafé. When the funds became availableJuly 1, the kitchen was gutted andnew equipment was purchased.

“One hundred percent of the profitsfrom the bowling alley are returned toSoldier programs,” said Steave Barness,chief of business programs for theDirectorate of Morale, Welfare, andRecreation. “When you go off post tobuy a hamburger, it goes straight to(that business’) bank account.”

The kitchen unofficially openedAug. 2 in honor of the State Games ofColorado. More than 350 bowlers frompractically every state enjoyed the newmenu, which features healthier selec-tions. They feature salads, and includethat as an option, rather than french fries.

Other programs offered by thebowling alley include free bowlingon Monday nights for deployedSoldiers’ Families, as well as ameeting room available for FamilyReadiness Group meetings.

Thunder Alley is located at building 1511, on Chiles Avenue. Foodis served Mondays-Thursdays 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11a.m.-11 p.m., and Sundays 1-8:30 p.m.

Strike Zone café reopens

Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Spc. Erik Traywick, Division West,helps his daughter Erianna drink outof a straw. During the grandopening, free food and drinks weregiven out, as well as free bowlingand a raffle for prizes.

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A young Soldier, with the help of Strike Zone employees and Col. EugeneSmith, Garrison commander, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grandopening of the remodeled snack bar.

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Three Buddhist monks from Thailand visitedFort Carson Aug. 19 to perform a prayer service atProvider Chapel.

Phrasriyanawong Boonpeng, Phra Maha HanChaiwut and Phra Maha Chaiyaphat were invited to post by the chaplain’s office through the efforts of 2nd Lt. Somya Malasri, the Army’s first Buddhist chaplain candidate.

All three monks, who practice the Pali traditions,have been in the United States for two years as part of a three-year program that is designed to helpsupport Buddhist communities in this country.Boonpeng and Chaiwut are assigned to the WatSantidhamma temple, east of Colorado Springs.Boonpeng, a monk of 27 years, is the abbot or headmonk at the temple. Chaiyaphat serves at a templein Denver and traveled here to join in the service.

The monks began the service by chanting aprayer in Thai. A chanting book given to all worshippers contained a translation that allowedEnglish-speaking participants to understand that the prayer paid homage to Buddha, his teachings(Dhamma) and his disciples (Sangha).

Boonpeng addressed the attendees and J.J.Zimmerman translated his words into English.

“We (the monks) would like to express our happiness for being here and the ability to share ourreligion with everyone,” said Boonpeng. “We are allliving in the United States together and we wouldlike to say a blessing for all of the Soldiers who

have given their lives forour country and who arestill fighting.”

They asked everyoneto concentrate and focusall of their good energieson the Soldiers as thecongregation meditatedfor five minutes.

The service endedwith more chanting andBoonpeng expressedhis gratitude for beingon post.

“I feel very proud tohave been invited here to pray Buddhist prayersinside of a Christianchurch,” said Boonpeng.“It makes me very proudthat people are actuallyaccepting of me and haveinvited us here to share our knowledge and religion.”

Boonpeng also shared his thoughts on Malasribeing the Army’s first Buddhist chaplain candidate.

“The Thai people are proud of him as a wholeand the Buddhist community is also very proudbecause he is representing both the Buddhist community and the Thai community,” said Boonpeng.

Chap. (Capt.) Lisa Northway said she wasdelighted with the monks’ visit and is glad she now has a resource to refer Buddhist Soldiers. She also said that if there is enough interest, the

chaplain’s office would consider offering Buddhistservices on a regular basis.

The Colorado Springs Buddhist communityinvites anyone interested in their religion to visit the Wat Santidhamma temple at 7525 FalconMeadows Blvd., off Woodman Road near Highway24. Buddhists are currently in a prayer season similar to Lent and are holding services Sundays at 10 a.m. For more information call 495-5847 or495-6365 or visit www.watsantidhamma.org(the Web site is written in Thai).

Monks perform first Buddhist service on post

Buddhist monk Phrasriyanawong Boonpeng, center, leads a prayer atProvider Chapel with monks Phra Maha Han Chaiwut, left, and Phra MahaChaiyaphat Kanchai.

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“As for me and my household, we will servethe Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) These words were spoken to the people of Israel about 3,000 yearsago, but they still have strong relevance today.The people of Israel were surrounded by manyalien cultures - Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites,Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebussites. TheIsraelites were primarily settled in the land of the Amorites, but they began to spread outinto those other areas they had conquered.

The problem that Joshua was addressing by proclaiming his faithfulness to the one Godwas that there were many religious influencesaround, and they offered many enticements toreligious practices that were clearly unhealthyand/or immoral according to the religion ofIsrael. As Joshua told them, they had to make a clear and definite choice. They could notchoose to be a little bit Amorite or Canaaniteor whatever. They needed to put their full faith in the true God.

People today face a situation that is similarto a surprising extent. It is not unhealthy orimmoral religious practices that are a majorproblem, but the popular culture is full of

influences that certainly fit into the immoral orunhealthy categories. This is not a blanket condemnation of the current culture, but it is a call to some careful reflection.

Some of the most obvious and destructiveaspects of our current culture are those thatresult in addictions. Alcohol, other mood-alteringdrugs (legal or illegal), gambling and sex haveaspects that put people at risk. The problem isnot the substance or activity itself, but overindulgence in any of them will producemajor problems if not outright addiction. And,unfortunately, our current popular culture is fullof enticements to overindulge in them.

On the other side of the coin, proper behaviors with regard to those potential problems can keep people safe, happy, andaddiction-free in most cases. Addiction expertssay that there are a few unfortunate people whoseem to have a built-in potential to becomeaddicted to one thing or another very quickly.For most people, social drinking, the appropriateuse of prescription drugs, some “friendly”wagering, and enjoying the blessings of appropriate sex are fine. When excess creeps in, the potential for addiction is there.

How does a person know if dangerous andpotentially addictive behavior is developing?

That is where Joshua’s call can come into play.If a person is truly trying to follow God’s way,it will be obvious when a behavior is bad.People who try to do what God would want are going to be able to recognize harmfulbehavior. What would Jesus do? What would Mohammed do? What would Buddhado? What would the pope or Billy Graham do?These are not hard tests to apply to a potentially dangerous situation.

Serving the Lord can be done in manyways and through many traditions. Regardlessof the sometimes very real differences in theological beliefs and practices, the major religions of the world have amazingly similarrules for behavior. Avoiding addiction or theproblems of negative cultural influences is part of every major faith.

Individuals and families who do their best to“serve the Lord” according to a religion that isthe right one for them are making a choice thatwill give them strong tools to use in resistingdangerous influences just as surely as it workedfor the people of Joshua’s time. As Joshua alsosaid, “Choose for yourselves whom you willserve.” (Joshua 24:14) We are blessed with the freedom to make our choices. With God’shelp, they will be the right ones.

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Everyone wants to be a winner.Chef Louis Borochaner and StaffSgt. Marc Smith are no exception.

Borochaner, executive chef,Nutrition Care Division, Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, and Smith,noncommissioned officer in chargeof Evans’ dining facility, competedlast week in the 2007 HealthcareFoodservice Management’s CulinaryCompetition. It was held in Tucson,Ariz., at The Westin La PalomaResort & Spa.

Smith and Borochaner created anentrée: spicy Mediterranean chickenwith figs, brown rice and roasted redpepper sauce. Their culinary teamwas one of five finalists selectedfrom 27 national entries that metstringent requirements.

The entrée had to be made with aTyson chicken breast, have fewer than500 calories, be prepared from startto finish in 75 minutes using two single induction burners, and costless than $5. They did all that andcame in at 300 calories and $3.50.

Fig slices were artfully arrangednext to the sliced chicken breast and

drizzled with roasted red peppersauce. Pearl onions, mushrooms and julienned peppers were layeredover the brown rice.

Per competition rules, “flavor,taste, creativity and presentation” were all there — not to mention theentrée was healthy and colorful. It wasmade without cream, butter or eggs.

Cooking together since May2006, the team recently spent manyhours preparing for the competition.Smith has been cooking since hejoined the Army in 1994. This washis first competition. He was nervousand didn’t know what to expect.

Borochaner, on the other hand,has been cooking for 45 years. He’sbeen a certified executive pastry chef with the American CulinaryFederation since 1991, winning competitions all over the U.S. andEurope and gracing the covers ofseveral culinary magazines. He hasalso been the executive pastry chef atfive different five-star resort hotels,including The Broadmoor Hotel.

After the team was chosen as a finalist for the competition,Borochaner asked a HealthcareFoodservice competition coordinator

DFAC team competes in Arizona

In the kitchen at Evans Army Community Hospital’s dining facility,Executive Chef Louis Borochaner, Nutrition Care Division, left, and StaffSgt. Marc Smith, noncommissioned officer in charge of Nutrition CareDivision, right, practice preparing six entrées for competition. The teamcompeted in the 2007 Healthcare Foodservice Management’s CulinaryCompetition last week in Tucson, Ariz.See Cooking contest on Page 20

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if the team could change the presentationof the entrée — improve the appearanceby Frenching the bone (trimming the meat off the shank) and using differentcuts on the vegetables.

“She said it was OK,” Borochanersaid. But after the competition, he andSmith found out it was not “OK.”

“It was my fault. I’ve always preachedthat recipe is 10 percent and technique is90 percent, but I didn’t take my ownadvice. We had the best plate — the cleanest — most technique. Everyone wasshocked that we were disqualified forimproving it,” Borchaner said.

Naturally, the team was disappointed.But Smith had a pragmatic outlook ontheir first competition as a team. “It was agood experience. Now we know how eachof us works during competition. I wouldn’tmind competing again; it would be a second chance,” Smith said. He knows a thing or two about second chances.

Early during his Army career he faceddisciplinary action but was given a secondchance. His chain of command had faith in him, and he wanted to prove themright. He learned from his mistakes.

“It made me a better person and a better supervisor. I can relate to people andgive them a second chance,” Smith said.

Now he and Borochaner need another competition and a chance to bringhome the gold.

Cooking contestFrom Page 19

by Capt. Eric R. Iverson

Legal Assistance Attorney, Office of the StaffJudge Advocate, Legal Assistance Office

Need money fast? Don’t know where to get it?Here’s a bad idea: Go to your battle buddies and tellthem that if they will lend you $300 dollars today, you will promise to pay them back $1,700 next year.Sound like a good plan?

You wouldn’t let a friend take advantage of you likethat, however, many Soldiers allow payday loan companiesto take advantage of them and their friends with unfairloans every day. Soldiers throw away money every weekat these places, paying more than 500 percent intereston check-cashing loans. If you would not let a goodfriend take your money, why let a stranger do it?

What are payday loans and how do they work?Payday loans are short-term loans that use a personalcheck as collateral for a future payment. The lenderagrees to hold the check until the next payday whenthe amount is due. For example, if you need moneyfor the weekend and go to a payday lender for a loan;you write them a check for $300 and they will giveyou $250 in cash, keeping $50. Congratulations. You just agreed to a loan with a 521.43 percent interest rate. The payday lender then waits until yourpayday when you can redeem the check for cash,allow the check to be deposited, or you can take theworst option and only pay the finance charge rollingthe loan over to the next pay period.

Most payday lenders encourage their “victims” toroll over the loan so that they will pay the processing

fee again and again and the interest debt keeps growing.Research conducted by the Consumer Federation ofAmerica shows that, on average, unwitting consumersborrow 10 to 13 loans a year from a single lender so that by the 10 time they borrow or rollover a $300 loan, they will have paid $600. Understand what I am saying here: a borrower will have spent $600just to have money in their pocket a few days beforeUncle Sam would have paid them for free. In otherwords, they just spent $900 to get a short advance of the $300 they already earned.

Think carefully before you try something like this. If you really need the money for an emergency,go to Army Emergency Relief, the Army CommunityService Office, or your chain of command for help,but if you just want money for a fun weekend, put off your fun until you get your check from UncleSam. Don’t go to a payday lender for easy moneybecause you will just keep paying for that quick funand easy loan. Payday lenders in the United Statesmake about $6 billion a year; most of that money coming from people who are unaware of how quicklythe cost of these unfair loans add up.

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The city of Cripple Creek spent the weekend of Aug. 18-19 honoringAmerica’s armed forces with activities such as a parade, concerts, fireworks and the dedication of the Pikes Peak Region’s Memorial Wall.

“This year’s celebration recognizes not only the efforts that our servicemen and women have made, but the tremendous sacrifices that their family members endure in securing our freedom,” said Cripple Creek Mayor Ed Libby.

City officials estimate that 25,000–30,000 people participated in the celebration throughout the weekend and more than 1,800 luncheswere served to military Families.

The festivities kicked off at 8 a.m. Aug. 18 with a pancake breakfastthat fed hundreds of visitors. At 10 a.m. the food line was still about half a block long.

Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Wood, command senior enlisted leader,North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. NorthernCommand, was the guest speaker for the opening ceremony duringwhich 11 enlisted Soldiers and Airmen from the Pikes Peak region were honored for their outstanding performance. Fort Carson’s Harmony in Motion performed during the ceremony to a standing ovation from the crowd.

A 60-entry parade, lead by grand marshal, retired Air Force Gen. Richard Spear, marched down Bennett Avenue through the centerof town. Entrants included the Al Kaly Shriners, the Gold CampVictorian Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legionposts from the area, the Pikes Peak Highlanders, the Air ForceAcademy Marching Band, and the Military VehicleCollectors of Colorado who rumbled along the street inWorld War II vintage Army vehicles.

The Pikes Peak Region’s Memorial Wall was dedicatedduring a ceremony Aug. 18. The memorial contains the names of 214 servicemembers from the Pikes Peak area whohave lost their lives during the Global War on Terrorism.

“We join together this day as one to honor 214 servicemembers of the Pikes Peak region who served our

country and paid the ultimate sacrifice so that all Americans could livein freedom,” said guest speaker, Col. Francis V. Sherman, commander,5th Armored Brigade Division, Division West, assistant chief of staff.“This memorial powerfully reminds us of the sacrifices these braveAmericans made. We honor them by not taking for granted what theydid for us and we honor them by keeping their spirit alive in each of us.”

The Vietnam Combat Veterans Moving Memorial Wall, a half-size replica of the memorial in Washington, D.C., was on displayfor visitors to pay their respects to lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

Music lovers were treated to a concert by country music star, TyEngland. There was also a battle of the bands that pitted groups fromarea military installations against each other. After Eden, representingFort Carson, earned second place honors. Band members Sgt. JoshAlexander (bass), Sgt. Kino Garner (drums), Sgt. Nick Weremblewski(guitar), Spc. Russell Pousson (guitar) and Steve Huckaby (vocals) areall current or former members of 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry, DivisionWest, First Army. Method 23, from Schriever Air Force Base took firstplace with third place going to Larceny from Peterson Air Force Base.

A banquet to benefit The Home Front Cares was held at the Double Eagle Hotel ballroom. Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., commander,North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. NorthernCommand, addressed the crowd and paid tribute to the men and womenfighting the Global War on Terrorism.

“We grew up in the shadow of the ‘Greatest Generation.’ I can tellyou that shadow is rapidly being overcome by our children today,” said Renuart. “They take on this fight with a vengeance. They understand the purpose of service, they’re clear in their focus and they know that they’re doing the right thing.”

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Spectators watch as the parade marches along Bennett Avenue during the armed forces celebration in Cripple Creek.

Bill "Stretch" Coleman poses as Uncle Sam on stilts for theparade on Bennett Avenue.

A small tribute sits at the base of the Vietnam Combat Veterans Moving Memorial Wall.

Layout by Jeanne Mazerall

Up on Cripple Creek

Mountain town honors America’s heroes

The North AmericanAerospace DefenseCommand and U.S.Northern Command jointcolor guard stands ready toplace the colors before the opening ceremony for the armed forces celebration at Cripple Creek.

U.S. Air Force AcademyCadet Janice Contreras

shows a Gyrfalcon toSoldiers of the 1st

Combat Arms Battalion,8th Infantry Regiment,

3rd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry

Division, at the armedforces celebration at

Cripple Creek.


Desertion and AWOL crimes

__7_ servicemembers were

charged with AWOL —

failed to go to place

of duty, for being

absent without leave

from their units

__1_ servicemember was

charged with AWOL —

surrendered to

military/civilian authorities

for being absent without

leave from their units


charged with desertion —

apprehended by civilian

authorities

Motor vehicle crimes


charged with a traffic

accident resulting in

damage to private property


charged with driving under

the influence of alcohol

Property crimes

__2_ civilians were the victim

of wrongful damage to

private property

__6_ family members were the

victims of a larceny of

private property

__2_ servicemembers were the

victims of a larceny of

private property


a victim of a larceny of

private funds

__1_ servicemember was a

victim of wrongful destruc-

tion of private property

Drug and alcohol crimes (not

including motor vehicles)


charged with controlled

substance violations

Miscellaneous crimes

__2_ civilians were

charged with criminal

trespassing/theft


charged with assault

(3rd degree)

__2_ servicemembers

were charged with

aggravated assault

(2 counts)

__1_ ROI- report of fire

Police blotterThe following crimes were committed on the Fort Carsoninstallation between Aug. 15-23.

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Intramural football season begins Story and photo by Walt Johnson

Mountaineer staff

The largest field of teams thathave participated in the Fort Carsonintramural football league beganplay Monday night as the 2007 season officially got under way.

This year the post will field 42teams in the league that will beplayed on Monday-Thursday thisyear. According to Lamont Spencer,Directorate of Morale, Welfare andRecreation, division intramural sports director, this year should finda number of teams fighting it out forthe post championship in a wideopen league.

“This is going to be an excitingyear for football fans here. We have a number of teams that havesome good athletes and I have been impressed with what I haveseen in the preseason games. I amlooking forward to one of the best seasons we have had in sometime here,” Spencer said.

Talking to many of the coachesat the Mountain Post SportsComplex you get a feeling everyteam thinks it has a chance to compete at a high level. The twothings that most of the coaches

agree on is the talent level on itsteam is better than it was last yearand that this will be one of the mostcompetitive leagues seen here inyears. This is also the time of yearwhen the coaches and players predictwhat cannot possibly become reality,each coach thinks their team will bethe one standing at the end of theseason as the post champion. Ofcourse only one team will becomechampions but the enthusiasm andconfidence the teams are showing issparking a lot of friendly debate andshould make for an outstanding year.

Christopher Starks like the wayhis team is looking and thinks hehas the kind of team that is sure tobe playing deep into the playoffsthis year. Starks thinks his team hasan outstanding offense that will bedifficult for most teams to defend.

“We have a team that has a lotof confidence and people that cancome out here and perform. We’vebeen practicing the past two monthsand we have incorporated a lot ofstunts into our offense and defenseand they are getting it. We have atight quarterback, Harvis Fluker, a nice running back in Donald“Texas” Berry, that should giveother teams a lot to think about this year,” Starks said.

Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division’s Tom Behling, with the ball, attempts toelude defenders during recent preseason intramural football action at theMountain Post Sports Complex.

Good kickFort Carson’s David Bartlettlands a kick to the mid section of his opponentduring action Friday at the2007 U.S. Tae kwan dochampionships. Bartlettreached the quarterfinals ofthe Olympic team qualifierbefore losing a close decision. World ClassAthlete Program strength and conditioningcoordinator Tony Claibornesaid Bartlett ‘“fought a phenomenal tournamentand we were all proud of the determination, dedication and skills heshowed in his matches.”

Photo by Walt Johnson

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On the BenchElite boxer nears

Olympic boxing berthby Walt Johnson

Mountaineer staff

Congratulations are in order for Fort Carson and World ClassAthlete Boxer Christopher Downs.

Downs defeated his number onerival Yathomas Riley by 10 points tojust about clinch a berth on the 178-pound slot on the 2008 U.S.Olympic boxing team that will compete in Beijing in April. The onlything between Downs and the berth is a poor showing at the world championships in Chicago where hemust finish in the top eight or finishin the top eight at one of two 2008continental qualifiers. That should belittle problem for Downs who hasbeen dominating the American boxingscene at 178 pounds the past two years.

According to at least one reportDowns becomes the oldest fighter toever represent the country in theOlympic games in boxing

The Mountaineer will have an in depth feature on Downs when hereturns to Colorado Springs fromHouston in the coming days.

Congratulations are in order for Fort Carson’s Miguel Cervantes,who finished third at the CheyenneShadows Golf Club’s Long DriveCompetition Saturday.

Cervantes drive was 384 feet and12 inches. Only Jeremy Williams, anArmy Reserve Officer Training Corpsinstructor (404 feet) and Peterson Air Force Base’s Mark Bronson (384feet, 18 inches) hit the ball longer.

Williams’ first place prize was$300, Bronson won $150 andCervantes won $50, Williams will now go to Mesquite, Nev., in Octoberfor the Military Division of the competition. The Military Divisionwinner receives $10,000 cash andsome television time.

A new officials association,CSPN, is looking for new officialsfor the upcoming fall sports season.

Anyone interested in learning orcontinuing to officiate youth football,youth soccer, youth and adult volley-ball, adult flag football and basketballshould contact Clyde Thomas [email protected] more information.

Photo by Maj.Tanya Bradsher, 2nd BCT PAO, 4th ID

Sox thank SoldiersSgt. Michael Cordosi, right, and Sgt. Christopher Smith, both from 3rdBattalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, receive baseball bats autographed by the SkySox during the season's last game Aug. 26 at Security Service Field.Cordosi and Smith were publicly recognized and thanked for helpingto save the life of Rai Henniger, senior vice president, Sky Sox, afterHenniger was injured in a May 12 pyrotechnics explosion.

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Mountaineer

Athlete of the Week John SpauldingSports Position: Intramural football playerWhat got you started playing sports?I have been playing since I was five years old when my

father, John Sr. got me into sports. My pops had me playing football baseball and basketball. My main two sports I play now are football and basketball.

What is your best personal sports moment?That's a hard one. I have won so many championships

while playing that there really is none that sticks out to me.Actually, my moment came from a negative. We had lost the post football championship at Fort Rucker, Ala., the previous year because of the penetration rule and then we came back towin it the next year.

What is your favorite professional sports moment?Barry Bonds breaking the home run record. I believe in

the American justice system that says you are innocent until proven guilty. Until it’s proven otherwise, he deserves to be respected as the home run champion.

Who would you like to meet in sports?It would be a toss up between Deion Sanders and Michael

Jordan who are my sports idols in football and basketball, respectively. I would like to talk to them and ask them how theywere able to maintain their integrity with all the pressure they wereunder to perform and maintain a stable family life while playing.

Would you like to see anything in sports changed?The pressure on the athletes in college and pro but especially

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good, affordable family outing is available right here on post.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Fort Carson is one of more than250 golf clubs in Colorado. And it’sclose, the price is right and it’s aquality golf course.

“Cheyenne Shadows is a greatchallenge” said Frank Jacobson, thecourse’s golf pro.

There are some resort golf clubs inthe area, Jacobson said, but their greenfees range from $100-$200 for 18 holes.

“But Cheyenne Shadows is theSoldiers’ resort,” he said. “It’s like goingto a resort for a day, a special escape.”

And the green fee is affordable.An E-1-E-5 can golf for $11 for 18

holes; nine holes cost $7. The price is$2 higher on weekends. The green feefor E-6 and up, as well as Departmentof Defense employees, is $19 for 18 holes weekdays, and $21 for weekends. Green fees for non-DODcivilians are $28 for 18 holes on weekdays, $33 on weekends.

There are discounts for senior citizens Monday-Thursday mornings,as well as discounts for twilight play.

Frequent golfers should ask at thepro shop about additional fee plans.

Electric carts rent for $13 per rider.The cart fleet has 75 new Club Cars andeight EZGos. The Club Carshave fully activated GPSsystems which managethe pace of play as

well as giving up-to-date yardage.Soldiers, members of their family

and anyone from the Mountain PostTeam can get on the greens easily,according to Jacobson. The dress codeon Cheyenne Shadows is relaxed.

Jacobson said that golfers don’thave to wear traditional golf shoes,“Just shoes that don’t hurt the course.”He said boots aren’t allowed — butshoes with a flat sole, such as sneakers.

Not having the equipment isn’t aproblem either, Jacobson said. “Wehave plenty of clubs to rent. A halfbag rents for $5, a full bag is $10.

People can stop by almost on thespur of themoment, withno golf clubs,wearing

sneakers, andbe on the course

in 20 minutes, Jacobson said.“But, it’s best to call (to make

sure there’s room on the course) andno big events are ongoing at the time.

“In summer we may have 100people on the course by 9 a.m.People like to play out here,” he said.

Cheyenne Shadows is also open to the public.

Civilians can make a reservation for a tee time three days in advance.Soldiers can reserve a tee time five daysin advance. There must be three playersin the party to reserve a tee time.

For the new golfer, CheyenneShadows has a “Player’s Guide,” an“SOP” for beginners.

The guide answers questions aboutalmost any aspect of golf, weather,carts and weather rules, local rules as well as course courtesy, includinghow long to look for a lost ball.

Or, people can just shoot a bucketof balls for $4, and Cheyenne Shadows

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Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

Courtesy photo by Greg Willis

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Fort Carson, near Gate 5, is in the shadow of Cheyenne Mountain.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Clubhas a well-designed club housewith a proshop and snack bar.

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will loan you the clubs for free.Private lessons are also

available at Cheyenne Shadows.“I enjoy this golf course,” said

Sgt. Robert Conatser, 3rd SpecialTroops Batallion, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, who plays acouple of times a month with afriend. “It’s one of the nicest courses we’ve been to. It’s reallynice for the price we pay,” he said.

Jacobson said that interest isgrowing among female andyounger players.

He recommends that beginningwomen golfers attend one of several clinics set up for women.The clinic starts with a tour of the facility, information on allaspects of golfing and culminateswith a golf tournament. The clinic includes six sessions, eachlasting approximately one hour.The clinic fee is $35 and noequipment is needed; CheyenneShadows provides all equipment.For information call 526-4122.

Cheyenne Shadows has a courseespecially for young golfers. CoyoteRun Junior Golf Course is a three-hole course, with 60-yard holes. Foruse by small players, adults can alsouse the course but must give priorityto young players. The course hasbunkers and elevated greens. Parents may join their children onthe course, or retreat to a nearbypavilion to watch the children golf.

“Coyote Junior Golf Coursewas built for kids,” Jacobson said.“It’s a great introduction to golf for youngsters.”

One of the assets of CheyenneShadows is the club house.Completed in 2005, the club houseis well-laid out, according toJacobson. The clubhouse seats 168 people in the building, withadditional patio seating.

“It’s state-of-the-art and is one of the best-designed club houses in the Army. It has a nicestore and snack bar, and canaccommodate multiple events.”

For special events, the clubhouse can be configured intothree separate rooms. Mulligan’sserves a popular and lunch menufor golfers as well as members ofthe Fort Carson community. Thekitchen also caters golf tournamentsand other group gatherings.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf ProShop is housed in the club house.State of the art equipment is sold in the store, which provides personalized fitting of all equipment.

One of the best things aboutFort Carson’s golf course, Jacobson said, is “we average 300playable days a year.”

Fall is a good time to golfhere, Jacobson said, when theweather is cooler. “Fall golf hereis fantastic,” he said.

The course is open all winter“unless weather conditions are horrible.”

Summer hours are 7 a.m. until dusk, except weekends,when golfing begins at 6:30 a.m.

“Cheyenne Shadows GolfClub at Fort Carson is a greatplace to get away from work, an escape,” said Jacobson. “Your resort.”

For tee times, lessons or formore information, call 526-4120.

The golf course is at 7800Titus Blvd. It’s reached by enteringat Gate 5, and is a few hundredyards east — before reachingEvans Army Community Hospital.

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Just the Facts• Travel time: minutes• For ages: anyone• Type: golf course• Fun factor: ★★★★★

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practicesputtingon theputtinggreen.

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Above: During his lunch break Sgt. Robert Conatser, 3rd Special Troops Batallion, 3rd Brigade,4th Infantry Division hits balls on the driving range. Right: The Pro Shop is in the club house.

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Jack Tamas, 8 and his brother Ryan, 10, putt a hole on the Coyote Run Junior Golf Course at CheyenneShadows. They were accompanied by their father Bob, who is retired from the Navy.

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Colorado State FairThe Colorado State Fair runs through

Monday at the State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.Gates are open 10 a.m. to midnight every day. Activities and attractions include: freeentertainment, exhibits, livestock and a carnival.The carnival operates 2-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Sundays.Rides are $1 each, or a wristband is $25. A variety of free entertainment is in theEntertainment Tent and on the Pepsi Stage.Gate entry Fridays-Sundays is $8 for adults,and $5 Mondays-Thursdays; children under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult.To see the schedule of free entertainment, go to Coloradostatefair.com.

Fountain Fall FestMilitary families are invited to the

Fountain Fall Festival Labor Day Weekend.The fest begins Sunday with a barbecue supper from 5-7:30 p.m., followed by livemusic and a dance. Admission is $5 for adultsand $3 for children under 10. The annual pancake breakfast is Monday at FountainMiddle School, 515 N. Santa Fe, 7-9:30 a.m.;adults $5, children under 11 are $3. There’s a parade at 10 a.m. followed by fun and entertainment in Metcalfe Park, including music.

Titanic exhibit at MuseumDenver Museum of Nature and Science

has the display “Titanic: The Artifact

Exhibition” in the museum through Jan. 6, 2008.This popular exhibit includes artifacts from thewreckage. Admission to the Titanic exhibit is$10 for adults, plus regular admission. Studenttickets are $8 for the Titanic exhibit. Soldiersand their immediate Family members receivefree admission to the museum with currentidentification, and will have to pay only foradmission to the special exhibit. For more information go to www.dmns.org.

Molly Brown MuseumDenver resident Molly Brown was a

survivor of the Titanic disaster. Programsrelated to the Titanic Exhibit are at the MollyBrown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. in Denver. An Unsinkable Activities Tentwill be on site. Admission to the Molly Brown House Museum is $6.50 for adults, and $3 for ages 6-12. Tours of the house are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.Sunday hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

New theater performances A new performing theater group,

JAKES, performs “You’re a Good ManCharlie Brown” at the Classical Academy,975 Stout Road, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30p.m. Admission is $5 for children and militarywith identification; adult tickets are $8 at thedoor, cash only. Call 231-0441.

Labor Day at Rock Ledge RanchCelebrate an old fashioned Labor Day

at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Monday.A vintage-style baseball game between the Camp Creek Cloud Busters and theColorado All-Stars takes place, along with

carnival games in the barn and pony andwagon rides. Hear recitations of theDeclaration of Independence and theGettysburg Address and visit the historicranch. Admission is $2-$6; hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The ranch is by the 30th Streetentrance to Garden of the Gods.

A Taste of ColoradoThe popular downtown Denver fest is in

Civic Center Park at Colfax Avenue andBroadway. It features 50 food booths from localrestaurants, seven stages of entertainment, alongwith carnival rides, exhibits, arts and crafts.There’s free admission. The fest begins Friday,11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10:30a.m.-10 p.m., and Monday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.Choose one of the commercial parking lotsdowntown and take the free 16th Street MallShuttle to the Civic Center Station or park atCoors Field ($5) and take the free festival shuttle.

Commonwheel art festivalManitou Springs has its Commonwheel

Labor Day Art Festival in Memorial Park in Manitou Springs Saturday-Monday. Activities include entertainment, music and art. It’s a free festival.

Colorado Balloon ClassicThe 31st annual free hot air balloon fest

is in Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park off PikesPeak between Union and Hancock, beginning at dawn Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Watchthe balloons lift off daily. Park along the street.A Balloon-Glo is Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., food vendors open at 4 p.m.

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