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Vol. 71, No. 10 March 15, 2013

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By Robert DozierU.S. Army Installation Management Command

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Armycivilian personnel are bracing for the impact offurloughs and changing financial priorities on theirorganizations. Approximately 251,000 Department ofthe Army civilians expect to be notified soon if theywill be furloughed up to 22 days, starting in April.

In order to meet national security responsibilities,Installation Management Command is prioritizingreadiness and programs based on the Army strategy,while adjusting to the fiscal resources available.

Furloughs are a result of the Budget Control Actpassed Aug. 2, 2011, which requires more than $487billion in cuts from the defense base budget over 10years, beginning in fiscal 2013. A furlough places an

employee in a temporary nonduty and nonpay status.The Department of Defense has notified

Congress of its intent to furlough most civilianemployees up to 22 nonconsecutive days — one dayper week until the end of the fiscal year. Active duty,reserve and National Guard are exempt from furloughs.

How an individual employee or activity isaffected by furloughs will be subject to the commandand the overall guidance of human resources andlegal advice.

Furloughs have the potential to impact approxi-mately 27,000 IMCOM employees. There may besome exceptions for those deployed in a combat zoneand those whose duties protect life, health and safetyof our Soldiers and their Families.

All employees who may be furloughed are entitledby law to a 30-day notice before implementation.

Notices are scheduled to go out between March 18 and 22.

The financial burden of the furlough will be theequivalent of an 8.5-percent annual reduction in pay.However, a one-day-per-week furlough during thelast weeks of the fiscal year (from late April throughSeptember) equates to a 20 percent reduction in payduring that time period.

Overtime and compensatory time are curtailed,and no employee will be allowed to volunteer servicesduring the furlough. Telework and the use of govern-ment issued electronics, such as blackberries, laptopsor ipods will not be permitted on furlough days.

An additional burden at IMCOM will be thepotential termination of temporary and term employees.

Sequester furloughs

What it means to the IMCOM workforce

Photo by Cpl. William Smith

Generally speaking

See Furloughs on Page 4

Maj. Gens. Joseph Anderson, left, and Paul J. LaCamera speak at a rehearsalWednesday for their change of command ceremony, which took place Thursday.LaCamera, who previously served as the commanding general of the U.S. Army

Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., assumed command of 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson. Anderson’s next duty assignment will be at Fort Bragg, asthe special assistant to the commanding general, U.S. Forces Command.

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By Col. David GrossoGarrison commander

Outstanding customer service is not always easy to come by.

No matter how vital the service provided, how the service was delivered is what sticks in the customer’s mind.

As the commander of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson— a service organization — I am committed to striving forthe highest levels of service to our community. A positiveexperience keeps our Soldiers, Family members, retirees,civilians and contractors coming back and using the services we provide. Similarly, a negative experience candrive away the customers that count on us to provide specialized, as well as standard services.

One of the tools we have to gauge our service successis the Interactive Customer Evaluation, available athttp://ice.disa.mil. This program promotes feedback from the community directly to garrison directors and managers,leading to improved programs and services, and also highlights the things we are doing well.

Very few people keep a negative customer service experience to themselves — it’s human nature. But I ask that,instead of sharing that poor experience with a handful offriends, you use Fort Carson’s ICE feedback program to inspirechange and communicate directly with the service providerswho may not even be aware that you had a specific issue. It is up to you to give them the opportunity to correct it.

Customers who provide a comment on the ICE website orvia one of many ICE card terminals throughout the garrisonhave the opportunity to request a response from the serviceprovider. If a response is requested, the service provider has 72 hours, once the comment is logged in the system, to contact

the customer either viaphone or email. This createsa two-way line of communi-cation between garrison service providers and theircustomers, and has resultedin positive resolution ofmany issues, as well as positive commendation of program personnel.

In fact, personnel whoare consistently applaudedvia ICE are nominated forthe ICE ACES (AccoladesCommending ExceptionalService) program. Elected

nominees, or ICE ACES, are recognized from the highestinstallation leadership level down, and represent the exceptional service that Fort Carson strives for at every service opportunity every day. I invite you to take a momentto provide accolades on ICE when you have encounteredexceptional services. Acknowledgement of a job well-donehas a positive impact on staff morale as well as programs.

ICE is a valuable program that gives me insight into boththe good and substandard practices happening within our com-munity. No ICE comment goes unread, and whether the cus-tomer requests a response or not, the matter will be addressed.

Help the garrison maintain its goals of being a service-focused, effective and well-disciplined organizationwith high morale by providing your feedback using an ICE card, kiosk or online submission at every possible opportunity. It’s a program that can absolutely bring positivechange, but it absolutely can’t work without your input.

ICE ACESThe following individuals were recently selected as

ICE ACES – Interactive Customer Evaluation AccoladesCommending Exceptional Service — recipients, recognizedfor providing exceptional customer service:Directorate of Human Resourcesq Jean Graves, casualty assistance and notification trainerq Janeth Jones, medical separations manager transitionsq Christine Mency, Soldier Readiness Center managerq Karen Roberson, Quality Control Branch q Dan Smith, Privacy Act trainer/Freedom of Information

Act manager

Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation q Ivy Child Development Center service teamq Tara Allman recreation specialistq Jennifer Pearson, aquatics director q Willie Philips, recreation specialistq Joanne Phillips, Child, Youth and School Services

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By Billie GarnerGarrison Public Affairs Office

DENVER — Fort Carson’s senior militaryleader and the city of Aurora leaders pledged theircommitment to continue to improve the quality oflife for Soldiers and their Families during an ArmyCommunity Covenant signing ceremony March 8at the state capitol.

Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, then commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,hosted the covenant signing with Aurora MayorSteve Hogan and other area leaders.

“Today is another historic day for our militarycommunity as we strengthen the already strongbonds between Fort Carson and the city of Aurorawith the signing of this covenant,” said Anderson.

The covenant uniting the civilian community ofAurora with its military neighbors at Fort Carsonwas signed by Civilian Aide Emeritus to theSecretary of the Army William J. Hybl; Anderson;

Hogan; Jeff Thompson, chairman of the board,Aurora Chamber of Commerce; George H. Peck,senior vice president, Aurora Chamber ofCommerce; and Wendy Mitchell, president andCEO, Aurora Economic Development Council.

In the former Supreme Court chambers, officials signed the Army Community Covenant,which was formed in 2008 by the Secretary of theArmy to construct shared connections and strengthenrelationships between Soldiers, Families and theirlocal communities.

Anderson said Fort Carson leadership continues to be amazed by the contributions of the Aurora community, citing the Adopt-A-School program; supporting and participating in the Armed ForcesDay Concert; the Aurora Veterans Salute; theArmed Forces Recognition Luncheon; the AnschutzMedical Campus; Aurora Defense Council andother local events.

“I have not seen such outstanding support like this anywhere else in the Army in my over

31 years of service,” he said.“(This) community covenant signing ceremony

solidifies our relationship with the surrounding communities and Fort Carson,” said Hogan.

The mayor said it made sense to incorporate thecovenant signing into the Aurora Day at the Capitolevent. The city of Aurora, the Aurora Chamber ofCommerce and the Aurora Economic Development

Photo by James C. Burnett

From left, Wendy Mitchell, Aurora EconomicDevelopment Council president and CEO; Aurora MayorSteve Hogan; Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, then commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson; Jeff Thompson, chairman of the board, AuroraChamber of Commerce; and George H. Peck, senior vicepresident, Aurora Chamber of Commerce; sign the ArmyCommunity Covenant between Fort Carson and thecity of Aurora, March 8 at the state capitol in Denver.

See Partnership on Page 4

Army, Auroraleaders signcovenant


Benefits staff assistance visit set for March 28

The Department of the ArmyPersonnel staff will conduct astaff assistance visit to facilitateinformation and training of Armybenefits to Soldiers, Familiesand surviving spouses March 28at McMahon Auditorium from1-3 p.m.

Training is open to all benefi-ciaries, but targets personnelstaff, Family readiness supportassistants and the Soldier FamilyAssistance Center.

An exclusive session forGold Star Families and SurvivorOutreach Services staff will beconducted at the SOS facilityMarch 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

By David VergunArmy News Service

WASHINGTON — Effective March 8, funding for tuition assistance ceased and Soldiers can no longersubmit new requests for TA, according to Lt. Gen. HowardB. Bromberg, deputy chief of staff, personnel.

Approval for the tuition assistance stoppage camefrom Secretary of the ArmyJohn McHugh, and affectsSoldiers from both the activeand reserve components.

Those currently enrolledin courses approved for TAare not impacted and will beallowed to complete theirfunded coursework, however.

Soldiers are encouragedto contact their local education centers with any question they may have regarding their education needs and planning, according to officials fromthe Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army forManpower and Reserve Affairs/Army Personnel. Also,updates on any changes to the TA funding will be postedto http://www.goarmyed.com.

This suspension in funding “is necessary, given the

signif icant budget execution challenges caused by the combined effects of a possible yearlong continuingresolution and sequestration,” the Army Personnel PublicAffairs Office wrote in a released statement March 8.

The suspension “will remain in effect until the fiscal situation matures,” Bromberg said in the statement.“The Army understands the impacts of this action

and will re-evaluate, shouldthe budgetary situationimprove,” he said.

TA funding, derivedfrom the Army’s budget, isthe only education fundingaffected at this time. Soldierscan continue their educationusing alternate methods.

GI Bill funding, which isderived from the Departmentof Veterans Affairs, is available and Soldiers can

continue their education using this benefit. The GI Billincludes the Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill andseveral other education programs listed on the VA websiteat http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/index.html.

National Guard Soldiers may be eligible for state-funded TA benefits. Federal loans or grants are anotheroption for all Soldiers, as well as their Families.

Tuition assistance funding ceases

Council hosted Aurora Day at the Capitol, which also includedobserving the state legislature insession and a discussion on key issuesby statewide officials and members ofthe legislative delegation.

The covenant signing wasarranged by Fort Carson leaders, theAurora mayor’s office and the ElPomar Foundation, said TerranceMcWilliams, director of militarysupport for the El PomarFoundation and the emcee forthe ceremony.

The Army CommunityCovenant promotes andupholds state and communitypartnerships with the Army to

improve the quality of life for

Soldiers and Families, both at their current duty stations and when they transfer to other militaryinstallations.

The covenant accomplishes several goals to include recognizingthe volunteer service of individualsin the community, the public’s contributions and also displays theSoldiers’ gratitude for the ongoingsupport of their local communities.

“The covenant also establishes a formal commitment of support by local communities that is notlimited to the active-duty Army, but also includes the Guard andReserve and all military services,” said McWilliams.

The covenant is “an exchange ofcommitments between a communityand an installation to support theirmilitary members and Families who

are doing their service to thenation,” Anderson said. “It is also a commitment from the military tobe good neighbors and responsible citizens, and to give back to thecommunity as well.”

He noted Soldiers and theirFamilies could not have accomplishedthe series of deployments without thesupport of the communities in whichthey live.

The ceremony was Fort Carson’sseventh community covenant signing with leaders from local communities — Colorado Springsand Fountain, October 2009; PuebloWest, October 2011; ColoradoSprings communities, May 2012;Pueblo community, August 2012;Custer County communities ofWestcliffe and Silver Cliff, September2012; and Denver, January 2013.

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Partnership

“The Army understands theimpacts of this action andwill re-evaluate should thebudgetary situation improve.”

— Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg

The permanent workforce may have topick up and fulfill these duties leftvacant, while working 20 percent fewerman-hours.

Health benefits, flexible spendingaccounts, federal group life insurance,vision and dental plans and federal long-term care plans are not impacted duringthis furlough period. However, theemployee is still responsible for the fullpremiums due for these benefits, eventhough their gross pay will be reduced.

These factors are expected toincrease the stress on the workforce aspeople feel the impact on their homebudgets while attempting to balancework priorities during a shortenedwork-week.

Other questions on the furloughsare emerging. For example, how thework week schedule will be affected byfurloughs is not clear. Some facilities

and activities may accomplish theirmission with a reduced workweek,while others may go to a rotatingschedule in an attempt to maintaincustomer service.

Discretion is likely to be in thehands of the supervisor or divisionleader with guidance from the garrisoncommander, but clear guidance is notyet available.

Employee vacation days cannot beused to cover a furlough day, but thereis no prohibition to taking accruedannual leave during the furloughperiod, with supervisor approval. Thescheduling of annual leave during the furlough will likely be a lot tighterdue to the reduced work hours andannual leave may need to be cancelledto meet the mission.

If a furlough day is scheduledimmediately before and after a federalholiday, the employee will not earn theholiday pay. This has the potential tohave additional impact on pay for

pay-periods including Monday, May 27(Memorial Day), Thursday, July 4(Independence Day), and Monday,Sept. 2 (Labor Day).

The availability of unemploymentcompensation to ease the effect offurloughs is difficult to summarizebecause the rules of each state willapply. Employees may seek part-timeemployment in the civilian sector,however, they should discuss it with theirsupervisor to meet ethics requirements.

The effect of furloughs on anemployee’s Thrift Savings Plandepends on whether deductions arebased on percentage of basic pay or ondollar amount and it may affect theagency’s contribution. Since someretirement contributions are also basedon a percentage of pay, officialsencourage employees to meet withtheir human resources representativesand/or financial planners to determinehow furloughs might affect their TSPand retirement contributions.

The availability of Family andMWR programs may also be affected,but the full impact is not yet known.This may impact the Army’s ability tomitigate the negative effects of thefurlough by providing morale, welfareand recreation activities and Familysupport programs.

All sequestration and furlough plansand actions are designed to be reversible.If Congress passes a balanced deficitreduction plan that the president signs,the impact of sequestration on civilianemployees may be avoided.

There is activity in the U.S. Houseof Representatives and the U.S. Senateto write bills which would soften theeffects of sequestration; however thereis no guarantee that furloughs will notbe enacted for the full term.

For more information on howsequestration and furloughs affect theIMCOM workforce, go to http://www.imcom.army.mil/Organization/G1Personnel.aspx.

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‘Raiders’assume mission in Kuwait

Story and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram

1st Armored Brigade CombatTeam Public Affairs Office, 4th

Infantry Division

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait. —“Raider” Brigade leadership assumedcommand and officially began itsSoldiers’ tour of duty at Camp Buehring,Kuwait, during a March 4 ceremony.

During the mission assumptionceremony, Col. Joel Tyler, commander,1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, and Command Sgt.Maj. Edison Rebuck, brigade seniorenlisted leader, uncased the brigade’scolors after Col. Johnnie L. Johnson Jr.,commander, 3rd Armored BrigadeCombat Team, 3rd Infantry Division,and Sgt. Maj. Jose Rivera, senioroperations noncommissioned officer,cased their brigade colors, representingthe completion of their deployment.

Maj. Gen. Gary Cheek, deputy

commanding general, U.S.Army Central, who presidedover the ceremony, welcomedthe Raiders and thanked the“Sledge hammer” BrigadeSoldiers and leaders fortheir hard work during theirnine-month deployment.

“I’m going to miss the ‘Dog FaceSoldiers,’ but the amazing thing aboutthe U.S. Army is that when somebodyleaves, no matter how great they are,someone will come in right behindthem and continue doing great things,”Cheek said. “To the Raider Brigade,coming from the 4th Infantry Division… it’s great to have you here. I wantyou to know that you have my absolutetrust and confidence that you will notonly excel at this mission, but that youwill bring us to new heights.”

Tyler expressed eagerness tocontinue 3rd ABCTs tradition ofexcellence in the coming months.

“This mission has been a long time

coming for the Raiders and we areexcited to be here,” he said. “For aprofessional Soldier, the opportunity topractice our trade with such a diversegroup of partners is a once-in-a-life-time experience. We intend to take fulladvantage of it.”

Johnson thanked the 3rd ABCTleaders, partners and allies for enablingtheir success as they furtheredARCENT’s objectives in the region.

“The capabilities and support of allof these well-trained and focused unitsallowed us to aggressively pursue ourcampaign plan and support the broaderARCENT campaign plan,” Johnsonsaid. “We simply could not have asked

for a better situation with which toconduct operations and training anddevelop the next generation of leaders.”

Tyler closed the ceremony bythanking Johnson and his Soldiers for awarm welcome to Camp Buehring anda smooth transition of responsibility.

“We have learned much from thegreat Soldiers of the SledgehammerBrigade,” Tyler said to Johnson. “Col.Johnson, you and your Soldiers havedone a tremendous job in partnering withour great friends in the Kuwaiti LandForces, and prepared us for the tremen-dous opportunities of partnership thatwill allow us to take this friendship toeven greater levels of operating together.”

Col. Joel Tyler, left, commander, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, andCommand Sgt. Maj. Edison Rebuck, second from right, brigade senior enlisted leader, unfurlthe “Raider” Brigade colors, assuming their mission at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 4.


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71st EOD welcomes new enlisted leaderStroy and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome

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Sgt. Maj. Matthew Boehme assumed respon -sibility of the 71st Ordnance Group (ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal) during a ceremony March 7 onFounders Field.

Boehme replaces Command Sgt. Maj. MichaelWoods, who is retiring and moving with his Familyto Arkansas.

“Today we acknowledge the accomplishmentsand sacrifices of a professional Soldier and hisFamily. For the last 27 years, Mike chose a life ofservice over self, putting the needs of Soldiers andtheir Families above his own,” said Col. WilliamMcDonough, commander, 71st EOD. “Woodsembodies in spirit and action, in word anddeed, every sentence and every word of theNoncommissioned Officer Creed.

“He is the consummate professional,always striving to improve personal and unitperformance, setting and enforcing standardsof conduct, putting the needs of our Soldiersand their Families before his own, andpreparing Soldiers to professionally accom-plish all missions,” McDonough said. “We’vebeen fortunate to serve with you, and we’re abetter unit because we’ve served with you.”

McDonough offered words of encourage-ment to the incoming sergeant major.

“To Sgt. Maj. Matt Boehme, welcome tothe team; I look forward to working with you,and I look forward to the expertise you’re goingto bring to the 71st EOD,” said McDonough.

After the invocation from the chaplain,Woods, McDonough and Boehme moved to the field for the traditional passing of theNoncommissioned Officer Sword.

After relinquishing responsibility to Boehme,Woods took his place at the podium, bid farewellto his Soldiers and welcomed Boehme and hisFamily to the unit.

“For the past 27 years, it’s been my privilege andhonor to be a member of the EOD community. I’vehad the privilege of working with some remarkableSoldiers and leaders over the years,” said Woods.“I’ve seen many of them grow from young privates,specialists and second lieutenants to now beingcompany first sergeants, master sergeants as well ascompany and battalion commanders.

“Matt, I leave you with a fighting force of‘Raptors;’ of steel-eyed killers ready to deal death andprotect the innocent,” said Woods. “You are the right

man at the right time, and I wish you well. I have nodoubt you will take the force to the next level, andI’m proud to call you friend.”

Boehme, a native of Mullinville, Kan., began hismilitary service with the Kansas Army NationalGuard in 1987, and switched to active duty in 1990.His previous assignment was in Washington, D.C., asthe Headquarters, Department of the Army, adaptivecounter-improvised explosive device/explosiveordnance disposal solutions sergeant major.

“I’m humbled to stand before you and assumeresponsibility of this great organization,” said Boehme.

“I would like to commend all the Soldiers of the71st EOD for the outstanding job they have done overthe past decade, while deployed in support of operations

Iraqi Freedom and OperationEnduring Freedom,” said Boehme.“We will continue to uphold andenforce the high standards of theRaptors group. As the Army continuesto change, we will adapt to new envi-ronments and take on new missions.”

Col. William McDonough, second from left, commander, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive OrdnanceDisposal), passes the traditionalNoncommissioned Officer Sword to incoming senior enlisted leader Sgt. Maj. Matthew Boehme, during achange of responsibility ceremony at Founders Field, March 7 as the outgoing senior enlisted leader,Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods,left, and Master Sgt. Ernesto Vazquez,operations sergeant major, look on.


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Leaders and logisticians from 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, gathered at Peterson AirForce Base Feb. 20 and Fort CarsonFeb. 22 for a conference to learn howsustainment on Fort Carson and in theArmy works.

Lt. Col. Michael Martin, comman-der, 64th Brigade Support Battalion,3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., who hosted thelogistics symposium, said the intentwas to bring the sustainers from 3rdBCT together for the first time sincethe security forces assistance teamsredeployed from Afghanistan.

“We wanted to show folks in thebrigade the sustainment functions wedo as a sustainment battalion and howwe do sustainment functions on FortCarson,” Martin said.

The first day of the symposium,

held at Peterson Air Force Base, wasdedicated to classroom training to provide a basic overview of what sustainment functions the battalion can handle at the battalion level andwhat 43rd Sustainment Brigade can do to help.

Martin also invited retired Maj.Gen. Jim L. Hodge, former commanderof the Sustainment Center ofExcellence and Fort Lee, Va., and former commander of the 64th BSB, to speak to symposium participantsabout the challenges the Army is facingwith budget uncertainty and aboutbeing a leader.

“Not just the battalion commanderis a leader; every Soldier is a leader intheir own right,” Hodge said. “Thereare always going to be challenges. In the end, training is absolutely keyto a battalion.”

The second day of the symposiumwas cancelled due to severe weather.The final day of the symposiumallowed participants the opportunity

to visit the ammunition supply pointand the ammunition holding area on Fort Carson to receive a briefingfrom the personnel who run the different sections.

After the ammunition supportbriefings, participants were shuttled to the support battalion motor pool to conduct a walkthrough and see someof the maintenance capabilities of the battalion firsthand.

“Now that I understand the capabilities of the 64th BrigadeSupport Battalion, I can share it with the supply sergeant and the other section leaders to make us more effective with maintenance,” said 1stLt. Brian Yoder, executive officer,Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,3rd BCT. “Some of the classes were

very concise, and it helped me betterunderstand the various processesbehind sustainment.”

While this symposium covered all the sustaining functions, Martin said he hopes to conduct more symposiums in the future coveringother areas such as signal, intelli-gence, and operations so leaders cansee how they all tie together for mission success.

Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Hodge, formercommander of the Army’s SustainmentCenter of Excellence and Fort Lee, Va.,speaks to leaders from 3rd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Feb.20, during a class held at Peterson AirForce Base for the 64th Brigade SupportBattalion Logistics Symposium.

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PIÑON CANYON MANEUVER SITE— Gunners communicating with their tankcommanders, as rounds are fired downrangeto engage enemy targets happened safelyfrom a computer simulated trainer, forSoldiers of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8thInfantry Regiment, at Piñon CanyonManeuver Site, March 5.

Between live training sessions at PCMS,2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, Soldiers honed their skills for futuregunnery certifications by using the AdvancedGunnery Training System.

“This system is essential to Soldiersbecause it prepares them for live fires,” saidSgt. Justin Nearing, armor crewman,Company C. “If we actually sent Soldiersdownrange prior to doing the training, therewould probably be accidents and people couldget hurt. This mitigates those safety issues andprepares them for live rounds.”

The training was intended to help Soldiershone their fire-command skills.

“The most important thing Soldiers shouldtake away from this are the basics,” said 1st Lt.Haidar Osman, platoon leader, Company C.“What is the target, what is the direction, whenthe driver should move up and out of thedefilade position; basic fundamentals like thatare key to every single engagement.”

Soldiers were scored on a scale from 0-1,000, and could repeat the training if they didn’tmeet the standard with a score of at least 850.

“You do things over and over and overagain,” said Osman. “It is going to beingrained in you and be second nature.”

The system allows crews to work togetherand become reliant on each other.

“It’s a real teambuilding exercise,” saidNearing. “It gets the gunners and tank commanders on the same wave length. Theyget to know each other without having to usea real tank, which is expensive.”

The AGTS allows units to save funds thatwould normally be used during training.

“It is a lot cheaper to use this facility thantake a tank downrange and use fuel, ammoand other resources,” said Nearing.

The AGTS plays a role in ensuring Soldiersare ready for gunnery and future missions.

Removing the AGTS from trainingwould leave Soldiers without a critical training resource, said Osman. Because ofthe training, everything they have learnedwill be second nature when they get to live gunnery.

Sgt. Matthew Anselmo, armor crewman,Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry

Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, relays information on

targets hit to Soldiers conducting training inthe Advanced Gunnery Training System at

Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, March 5.


Competitionidentifies fittest Soldiers

Story and photos by Cpl. William Smith4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

A Soldier lifts his shirt up to put on the heart ratemonitor, steps on the treadmill, puts on the VO2 Maxmask and starts to walk, eventually getting to a slowrun to reach 85 percent of his maximum heart rate.

Capt. Mike Meyers did this to see if he is thefittest Soldier on Fort Carson, during the Army’s firstVO2 Max Competition, March 4-6, at Iron HorseSports and Fitness Center.

VO2 max is the maximum capacity of an indi-vidual’s body to transport and use oxygen duringincremental exercise, which reflects the physicalfitness of the individual. The competition measures aSoldier’s fitness through the use of Fitmate Pro, amachine able to measure oxygen consumption.

The postwide competition was developed byFort Carson’s Army Wellness Center to find thepost’s fittest Soldier, who will then put his numbersup against the elite at other installations once theyofficially set up their competitions.

“The goal of this competition is to raise awarenessof the services we provide, and how people can use our wellness center as a tool to increase theircardio-respiratory fitness,” said Tony Heinz, director,Army Wellness Center.

The competition gave Soldiers and leaders achance to not only compete against others, but also to gain an idea of how to improve their cardio

respiratory fitness. “There are no losers in this

competition. They get to compete tosee who is the fittest, but they also getthe information of how to train toimprove their VO2,” said Krys Bankard,health promotion technician, AWC.

Depending on the results that anindividual receives from the VO2testing, there are recommendations ofhow much cardio exercise they shoulddo per week, as well as what heart ratezone and the length of each session,Heinz said.

“Many professional sports teams,like the Denver Nuggets, use this kindof testing on their athletes to improvetheir fitness levels. This kind of testingis now available to Soldiers for free.”

Meyers, assistant operations officer,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 3rd Special TroopsBattalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, and Capt.Tracy Wrinkle, officer in charge,patient administration division, 1stDetachment, 7215th Medical Support Unit, MedicalEvaluation Board Remote Operation Center, were thefittest Soldiers, for the male and female categories,respectively, on Fort Carson.

“Fitness is a way of life,” Wrinklesaid. “The better you feel, the betterquality of life you are going to have,the better you can lead your Soldiers.”

Meyers said he enjoyed beingable see where he stood among hisfellow Soldiers.

“My favorite part of the competitionwas the competition itself,” said Meyers.“Knowing where I rank compared toeveryone else; never having done itbefore, where do I stand when theresults come down?”

The winners gave some advice onphysical fitness.

“Know your limits,” Meyers said.“Know whether those limits are mental or physical, and then learn to overcome them.”

Wrinkle said fitness is an importantpart of life, and the VO2 Max testhelps show where a person reallystands in that regard.

“Fitness is a continuous thing you have to keepdoing,” Wrinkle said. “If you want to do it, you willmake it part of your lifestyle and routine.”

The winners said the VO2 testing is an importanttool that all Soldiers can use to help find what theycan do to improve themselves.

“Even if you’re not coming in for the competition,come in for the testing to see where you fall,” Meyerssaid. “The initial test we did measured your flexibility,grip and power, everything; it is a great gauge periodto see where you measure across the board.”

The testing is free for all Soldiers and spouses,retirees and Department of Defense civilians.

The Fort Carson Army Wellness Center providesservices to include health assessment review, tobaccoeducation, physical fitness, stress management, healthnutrition and general wellness education. Call 526-3887 for more information on the wellness center.

Spc. Alejandra Herrera, 7th Squadron, 10th CavalryRegiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, runs on a treadmill during the VO2 Max competition, which determined the fittest Soldier onFort Carson, March 6. Krys Bankard, health promotiontechnician, Fort Carson Army Wellness Center, monitorsthe test as Tony Heinz, wellness center project lead, controls the speed of the treadmill.

By Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

Officials kicked off the71st Army Emergency Reliefcampaign Thursday, hoping toraise $225,000 by July 15 toprovide emergency financialassistance to Soldiers, Familymembers, retirees and Gold StarFamily members.

Frederick Lewis, AERproject officer, said he’s opti-mistic about meeting the goal.

Last year, community mem-bers raised more than $249,700,exceeding their $200,000 goalby nearly 25 percent.

Maj. Gen. JosephAnderson, former commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Divisionand Fort Carson, was a bigsupporter, Lewis said. “Eventhough he’s outgoing (com-mander), I think we can continuethat momentum.”

The campaign kicked offat the Elkhorn ConferenceCenter with keynote speakerretired Lt. Gen. Robert F.Foley, director AER.

Soldiers may donate throughtheir unit project officer andcommunity members maydonate cash, check or allotmentby visiting Army Community

Service, building 1526.Beginning in 1942, AER is

a nonprofit dedicated to helpingSoldiers and their loved ones.According to its website, theorganization does not acceptgovernment funds and operatesthrough contributions fromSoldiers and civilians, repay-ment of AER loans and investment income.

Family members andSoldiers needing assistancemay apply for interest-freeloans as well as grants throughAER. Grants and loans do notcover nonessentials, legalexpenses, vehicle purchase or

lease or to pay credit card bills.AER operates 86 stations

at Army installations around theworld. The nonprofit partnerswith similar organizations,like the Air Force Aid Society,Coast Guard Mutual Assistance,Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety and the American RedCross, to make sure allSoldiers and Family membersare cared for.

Contact ACS for moreinformation at 526-4590. Visithttp://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/for more information onAER’s history and this year’snational campaign.

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Tony Heinz, left, project lead, Army Wellness Center, counsels Lt. Col.David Hamilton, physician assistant, Medical Department Activity, onhow to improve his cardio-respiratory fitness levels after taking theVO2 Max test March 5 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.


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TRINIDAD — The aroma of fresh pasta, meatballs and baked rolls wafted through the air asSoldiers of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, entered the Mount Carmel Health, Wellnessand Community Center, in Trinidad, Feb. 28.

The “Warhorse” Brigadetransported 50 of its Soldiersfrom Piñon Canyon ManeuverSite to Mount Carmel for anevening away from theirmonthlong exercise to enjoy ahome-cooked meal.

“We welcomed theSoldiers to come in and get arelief, a break from their usualenvironment out there on theprairies,” said Leo Bonfadini,wellness program coordinator,Mount Carmel.

Mount Carmel’s idea of wellness is similar to theArmy’s idea of resiliency, saidBonfadini. The center helpspeople, in this case Soldiers,to strengthen their minds,bodies and spirits.

The staff, some of whomare prior service, intended thenight as a way to take careof Soldiers.

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Soldiers said they appreciated the meal and knewit would have their bodies ready to go when they gotback to training.

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so we know the food is healthy and they’re supportinghealthy Soldiers,” said Pvt. Candee Wheat,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd SpecialTroops Battalion, 2nd BCT. “It shows that Trinidad isvery big on trying to support a healthy community.”

To the people who work at Mount Carmel, taking care of wellness starts and ends with takingcare of the nation’s defenders.

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MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2013

Miscellaneous German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge

— training and testing is conducted monthly. Eventsinclude swimming, marksmanship, track and fieldevents (100-meter dash, shot put, long jump or highjump and 3,000-meter run or 1,000-meter swim) anda 12-kilometer road march. Upon completion of allrequired events, Soldiers are awarded a badge in gold,silver or bronze level — determined by results of themarksmanship and road march. This is a foreignmilitary award authorized to be worn on the Class-Aor Army Service Uniform. Soldiers should submitpackets through their chain of command to Sgt.Michael Phillips at 524-4944 or email [email protected]. For more information con-tact Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Douglas at 720-250-1221 or email [email protected].

Shaving study — The Evans Army CommunityHospital Dermatology Clinic is conducting aresearch study looking at various razors and topicalproducts to assist with shaving bumps. Soldiersmust have at least 10 lesions and be available forthree office visits during a 12-week period. Maleand female participants will be provided withshaving supplies, a tote bag and topical creams.Call 526-7185 for more information. A referralfrom a primary care manager is not necessary.

Finance travel processing — All inbound andoutbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do itYourself ” Moves, servicemember and Familymember travel, travel advance pay and travel payinquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231.Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information.

Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcementtraining units provide an opportunity forIndividual Ready Reserve Soldiers who want tomaintain Reserve affiliation and continue theirmilitary career. Soldiers of any rank or militaryoccupational specialty considering leaving troopprogram unit assignment can consider the 6399thRTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefitsinclude earning retirement points and “good”years; optional monthly nonpaid drill weekends;continued military training and military schools;paid annual training opportunities; continuedpromotions; earning retirement points via corre-spondence courses; Servicemembers’ Group LifeInsurance; and easy transfer to TPUs if desired.Contact Chief Warrant Officer 4 Lake Gardnerat 720-363-0511 or [email protected].

Recycle incentive program — The Directorate ofPublic Works has an incentive program to prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill.Participating battalions can earn monetary rewardsfor turning recyclable materials in to the Fort CarsonRecycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned forthe pounds of recyclable goods turned in and everyparticipating battalion receives money quarterly. Call526-5898 for more information about the program.

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is locatedin building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours ofoperation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Theoffice assists Soldiers with room assignments andterminations. For more information call 526-9707.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at the Family Connection Center from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to allactive members and those interested in becomingfuture SAMC members. The club was originally aU.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom-missioned officers but is now an Armywide programfor those who meet the criteria and have proventhemselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1stClass Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information.

Directorate of Public Works services — DPW isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and

cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — FortCarson Support Services service order desk can bereached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen-cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call EricBailey at 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] when needing trash containers, trashis overflowing or emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints.

• Elevator maintenance — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected].

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or [email protected].

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call GaryGrant at 526-5844 or email [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officerrepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262or email [email protected] for questionson snow removal, grounds maintenance andcontractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at524-0786 or email [email protected] torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedor overturned latrines.

• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort CarsonSupport Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 oremail [email protected] to request a facility,parking or regulatory traffic sign.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiersshould call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone numberfor after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.

Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays

in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with aminimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army PhysicalFitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html.

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held April 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. atVeterans’ Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details.

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street.The Retirement Services Office recommendsspouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call526-2840 for more information.

ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month.Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the SoldierReadiness Building, building 1042, room 244, ona first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must bewithin 120 days of their expiration term of service,but must attend no later than 30 days prior totheir ETS or start of transition leave. Call526-2240/8458 for more information.

Disposition Services — Defense Logistics AgencyDisposition Services Colorado Springs, located inbuilding 381, conducts orientations Fridays from12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLAprocesses to include turning in excess property,reutilizing government property, web-based toolsavailable, special handling of property and environ-mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contactArnaldo Borrerorivera at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; orRufus Guillory at [email protected].

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center.Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m.and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m.,with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers arerequired to bring Department of the Army Form5118, signed by their physician and battalioncommander, and a pen to complete forms. Call526-4730/4583 for more information.

Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are heldthe first and third Tuesday of each month at noonat the education center, building 1117, room 120.Call University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsArmy ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility

• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.

• Initial and partial issues — Monday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

• Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Direct exchange and partial turn ins —Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.

• Full turn ins — by appointment only; call526-3321.

• Unit issues and turn ins — requireapproval, call 526-5512/6477.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

• Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army Personnel Testing —Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInfor mation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Monday-Wednesday andFriday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closedThursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for details.

Work Management Branch — The DPW WorkManagement Branch, responsible for processingwork orders — Facilities Engineering WorkRequests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.Afternoon customer support is by appointmentonly, call 526-2900. The Work ManagementBranch is located in building 1219.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-ThursdayStack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)

Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

Closed Mon, Wed, ThuBreakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

LaRochelle10th SFG(A)

Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

Special Forces briefings areheld Wednesdays from noonto 1 p.m. Special Operations Forcesbriefings are heldWednesdays from 1-2 p.m.Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

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DPW steps up raptor protection effortStory and photos by Michelle Blake

Directorate of Public Works wildlife biologist consultant

Miles of power lines crisscross Fort Carson’s137,000 acres, providing essential electricity to the garrison, but the many poles present a deadlythreat to wildlife, especially raptors.

Raptors are at greater risk, in part because oftheir wide wingspan, but also because of their predatory nature. Although most raptors hunt fromthe air, some species prefer to engage in a “still hunting” technique from a high vantage point, thereby saving the energy required for flight. Powerpoles provide ideal perching, hunting and nestingopportunities, especially in open areas where naturalperches are limited.

Nationally from 1960-1995, more than 4,300eagle deaths from power lines were reported, and thegreatest number of fatalities occurred in open prairielandscapes, similar to those found around Fort Carson.Since these numbers only account for the deaths thatwere both noted and reported, the actual number killed is likely much higher. Most avian mortalities go unnoticed, particularly in remote areas wherepower lines are not inspected frequently and fallenbirds are quickly consumed by scavengers.

Occasionally, birds are not killed instantly, but are gravely injured, suffer and die days later farfrom the pole. In addition to the negative impact that these fatalities have on the raptor population, wildfires can be ignited when an electrocuted birdcatches on fire and falls to the ground and powercompanies are inconvenienced by the temporarypower outages and line trips.

Reducing electrocution riskReducing electrocution riskPower lines on Fort Carson have been evaluated

for potential raptor electrocution risk, based primarilyon evidence — quantity of whitewash, bones fromprey and visual observations — that indicate high raptor use and on pole configuration. A second inventory is currently under way at Piñon CanyonManeuver Site, a 200,000 noncontiguous maneuversite located 150 miles southeast of Fort Carson.Although the landscapes and levels of military use

are different, the same criteria arebeing used for both evaluations. Of the1,113 poles evaluated at Fort Carson,59 demonstrated heavy use, and ofthose, 13 were deemed critical and inneed of immediate attention.

“Fort Carson is dedicated to preventing raptor fatalities from powerlines,” said Carlos Rivero-deAguilar,Fort Carson Directorate of PublicWorks Environmental Division chief.“Since funding is not available to retro-fit every single power line, the firstphase in the raptor protection effort isto evaluate and prioritize the existingpoles within the garrison boundary.”

DPW biologists are partneringwith local electric companies toimplement some of the avian protection techniques outlined inAvian Protection Plan, a documentwhich power companies and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered to prepare. Understanding raptorbehavior and the mechanics of howraptor electrocution occurs are essential steps in the implementation of effective protection techniques.

Birds are not injured by voltagealone. They must simultaneouslycomplete the circuit between two energized points (lines or conductors) or between an energizedline and a ground.

Many raptors have a substantialwing span and may accidentally hitboth energized lines with their wingsduring landing and takeoff. Tall waterbirds, like great blue herons, are also at risk because of their vertical height and theprobability that their feathers are wet and thereforemore conductive. Although the raptors’ wingspanand the spacing of live wires are the primary electrocution risk factors, high-use poles with complicated configurations (multiple energized and grounded metal parts), proximity to a foodsource, age of the bird, availability of alternativeperches, inclement weather, breeding seasons andnearness to a migratory pathway play a role.

Protection measuresProtection measuresRemedial actions outlined in the APP includeexpanding the horizontal length of the cross armfrom 8 to10 feet or providing at least 60 inches ofclearance between live wire and points to decreasethe likelihood that large raptors can contact bothlines and points simultaneously when they flap theirwings. Other protection measures include increasingthe vertical spacing between energized and groundwires, and placing insulating rubber covers overexposed wires, jumpers and conductors to protect a bird in the event of accidental contact. Anothereffective and simple retrofit is to erect an alternateperch several feet above the live wires.

In February, Fort Carson opted to install protectiverubber covers over the exposed wires and componentson 13 of the highest risk poles. On select poles, theneutral wires may be lowered to increase the verticalseparation between the live and ground wires. FortCarson biologists will be collaborating with localpower companies to retrofit additional hazardouspower poles; however, funding is essential.

“What we have worked on to date at Fort Carsonis 13 critical poles owned by the government,” said Alan Davis, DPW Operations and MaintenanceDivision electrical engineer and technician. DPWcoordinated with its operations and maintenancecontractor, Fort Carson Support Services, to havethe work done. Additional frequently used poles may be modified in future.

From a compliance and cost standpoint, it is

imperative that Fort Carson and the electrical companies mitigate hazardous poles, since there are grave legal repercussions imposed for any raptor mortalities, intentional or not.

The Bald Eagle Protection Act, enacted in 1940,and later amended to include golden eagles, appliescriminal and civil penalties to any person whoknowingly or unintentionally “take, possess, sell,purchase, barter, offer to sell, purchase or barter,transport, export or import, at any time or any manner, any bald (or golden eagle), alive or dead, or any part, nest or egg thereof.” The word “take” is defined as to “pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison,wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, molest or disturb.”

Penalties for violations are severe and can result infines of $100,000 — $200,000 for an organization —a year in jail, or both. Electrocution of golden or bald eagles falls under the definition of a “take” and is therefore illegal.

Enhancing habitatEnhancing habitatIn addition to reducing mortality risks from

power lines, Fort Carson biologists have initiatedseveral projects to enhance raptor habitat, supportraptor protection and monitor raptor populations.They have coordinated with local Boy Scouts to buildraptor nest boxes which are installed throughout thegarrison, with the exception of air fields and hightraffic areas, where raptor activity is intentionallydiscouraged to prevent accidental collisions.

Biologists are collaborating with San IsabelElectric, a Colorado utility company, which has indicated willingness to install several alternateperch poles in critical areas at PCMS. During thewinter, surveys for migratory raptor species are conducted and golden eagle nests are monitored so that buffers can be placed around active nests toensure the eagles are not disturbed while nesting.

All these efforts are being supported by FortCarson to preserve and protect these importantspecies for the health of the environment and theenjoyment of future generations.

A bald eagle perches atop a power line along Highway350 near the boundary of Fort Carson’s Piñon CanyonManeuver Site in southeastern Colorado. Bald eaglesand other raptors frequently use power poles to scan forprey, which can put them at risk for electrocutionbecause of their wide wing span.

A mature ferruginous hawk prepares for flight from an energizedpower line on Highway 350.


Claims to the estate

Master Sgt. Joseph Bascio — With deepest regretto the Family of the deceased. Anyone havingclaims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Donald Fair at 526-3429 or 719-310-5054.

Sgt. James Fleming — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Todd Geszvain at 526-1388.

Upcoming events

Intersection closure — The intersection of ChilesAvenue and Ellis Street will be closed to traffic ontwo upcoming weekends in March. Chiles Avenuewill be closed from O’Connell Boulevard to NelsonBoulevard and Ellis Street will be closed fromWetzel Avenue to Ware Street. The first traffic closure begins Friday at 9 p.m. and ends Monday at 5 a.m. and is in order for the Directorate ofPublic Works contractor to conduct asphalt millingoperations. The second intersection closurebegins March 22 at 9 p.m. and ends March 25 at5 a.m. in order for the DPW contractor to conductasphalt paving and lane striping operations. Theseclosures are weather dependent and will berescheduled in the event of inclement weather.During these closures, temporary signs willdetour traffic around the intersection. NorthboundChiles Avenue traffic will be detoured onto Wareand Harr streets and southbound Chiles Avenuetraffic will be detoured onto Wetzel Avenue.Drivers are requested to avoid the road construction area during the closure periods. Call the DPW Engineering Division at 526-3084for more information.

Installation Safety Day — The Garrison SafetyOffice hosts the Installation Safety Day April 16from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Special EventsCenter. Contact Master Sgt. Edward L. Smith at526-2123 or email [email protected] more information.

Scouting for Food Drive — Cub Scout Pack 264 and Boy Scout Troop 164 host the 2013 Scoutingfor Food Drive April 20-27 at the commissary.Participants may donate bags of food in the collection box, which will be collected April 27.All donations benefit the Care and Share FoodBank for Southern Colorado. Contact JanitaMcGregor at 284-0186 for more information.

General announcements

Triple Threat expands — The Southeast FamilyCenter and Armed Services YMCA hosts TripleThreat meetings for Family members of militarypersonnel dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursdayevenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet WingDrive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palmaat 559-376-5389 or [email protected] formore information.

Medications self-care program suspended — Due tofiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospitalis suspending the over-the-counter medication self-care program. All self-care classes have been cancelled pending further information, and traininginformation will be removed from the EvansPreventive Medicine Web page. Contact PreventiveMedicine at 526-8201 for more information.

Free all-day kindergarten — The Fountain-FortCarson School Board approved free all-day kindergarten at the February Board of Educationmeeting. Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, parents will no longer have to pay. An informational meeting, Kindergarten Roundup, will be held at each Fountain-Fort Carson SchoolDistrict 8 elementary school on April 9 at 1:30 p.m.Visit the District 8 website at http://www. ffc8.orgor contact your school for more information.

New post office hours — Retail hours at the FortCarson Post Office change March 30. New hourswill be 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.Saturday hours remain the same.

Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families to participate in the military mentoring program,which matches children with adult volunteers who

serve as positive role models. Visit http://www.biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information.

Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance withthe requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is toadvise bargaining unit employees that: you areentitled to union representation in meetings heldin connection with an investigation if: 1. Themeeting is conducted by one or more agency representatives. 2. The agency representatives areconducting an examination in connection with aninvestigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4.You reasonably believe that the examination mayresult in disciplinary action. 5. You request unionrepresentation. All five conditions must be met.

Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available atpost clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers andFamily members older than 6 months may receive a vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information.htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information.

New immunization hours — The Allergy/AdultImmunizations Clinic at Evans Army CommunityHospital has new walk-in immunization hours:7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays and Friday mornings from7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult immunizations only.Allergy shot scheduling remains the same. Theclinic will not provide vaccinations on trainingholidays, federal holidays and during clinicadministration time on Friday afternoons. Call503-7379 for more information.

Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — The Directorate of Emergency Services operatesGate 19 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., regardless of inclement weather or road conditions along Essayons Road, which is an unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used to access several ranges and training areas, so the road remains open during all conditions. In order to notify the motorists of the actual roadconditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions”status signs are now located along Butts andEssayons roads showing whether road conditionsare green, amber or red. One sign is at the intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, facing north, and the other is on Essayons Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic.

Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicineclinics are in the process of changing names. Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic (located onthe second floor of Evans Army CommunityHospital) is changing its name to Warrior FamilyMedicine Clinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic(located on the second floor of the Woods SoldierFamily Care Clinic) is changing its name to IronHorse Family Medicine Clinic. These are onlyname changes. Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primary care manager/team in their regular clinic location.

Automated medical referral — A new automatedreminder system is now in place for medical referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a civilian specialist in the network will receive a phone call from the Colorado Springs MilitaryHealth System. The call will remind patients tomake an appointment. If a patient has already madean appointment, an option will allow him to reportthat information. There is also an option to cancelthe referral. Unless acted upon, these reminderswill recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 for more information on the automated call system.

Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The FortCarson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit andcredit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email [email protected] for more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at the store during normal business hours or at therecycling center located near the main exchange.

IMCOM recruits — Installation ManagementCommand is currently recruiting junior and mid-level employees to participate in aDevelopmental Assignment Program. DAP isdesigned to support functional and leadership training, which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3.

Eligible applicants are IMCOM appropriated-fundemployees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positionscomparable to GS7 through GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic plan specializing indevelopmental assignments through various functional areas for a period of up to 60 days. The program provides multifunctional trainingand assignments to strengthen the experience of employees and prepare them for broaderresponsibilities, improve organizational communication, and develop well-rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by contacting your organization’s training coordinatoror the Workforce Development Program.

EFMP — The Exceptional Family MemberProgram at Evans Army Community Hospital has new hours of operation Monday-Thursdayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overseas screeningswill be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The EFMP office is located in the Pfc. Eric P. Woods Soldier Family Care Center, PediatricClinic lobby, Room 2103. Contact the EFMPDepartment at 526-7805 for more information.

TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients will no longer be able to access online accountswith MHS/iAS username and password. Usersmust either use a registered Department ofDefense Common Access Card or register for aDOD Self-Service Logon. Visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may alsoreceive personal assistance in creating an account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at Evans Army Community Hospital or Veterans Affairs Regional Office.

Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In theevent of a life- or limb-threatening emergency,skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid.Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.

Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptionsfrom a TRICARE network provider will be filledat the Soldier and Family Care Center locatedadjacent to and east of Evans Army CommunityHospital. When calling in for refills on thoseprescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility will reduce wait time. The SFCC pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is located on thefirst floor near the east entrance of the facility;park in the “G” lot, east of the building. Call503-7067 or 503-7068 for more information.


Colorado Publishing Company

By Stacy NeumannMedical Department Activity

Public Affairs

A new appointment experience is on theway for Evans Army Community Hospital’sbeneficiaries.

The Medical Department Activity debuts amodel called “Open Access” April 1 forall Family medicine clinics, theInternal Medicine Clinic andPediatrics.

“Our goal is to offeryour first appointment within three hours,” said Maj. Chris Sloan, chief of Clinical OperationsDivision, MEDDAC. “Theintent is when you needhealth care, we’ll havespace for you. It’s about taking care of today’s business … today.”

Modifying the appointment model forthe clinics is part of Army Medicine’sfocus on creating a patient-centered experience.To prepare, Sloan’s team first had to redistributethe number of patients assigned to a medicalprovider. That’s why some beneficiaries recently received notices that their primary care manager had changed.

“We are now right-sized across the board,”Sloan said. “Reducing the size of assignedpatients means patients have access to their primary care manager when they want to see them. This is patient-driven change.”

Providers said they are eager to see how beneficiaries respond.

“It shows that we are dedicated to focusing

on processes that are patient-centered,” said Lt. Col. Joel Tanaka, chief of primary care. “We know we can’t claim to be patient-centereduntil you say we are.”

The new appointment model applies to all typesof primary care visits.

“(If) feeling a bit under the weather (or) …have the day off from work and need your annualphysical or well visit, you can get a same-day

appointment,” said Sloan. The new model should also ease the

flow into the Emergency Department.Sloan estimates that 25-35 ED cases

each day should really be seen atthe patient’s primary care clinic.

The new system ensures they will get that timelyappointment. However, beneficiaries should note

that same-day access does not mean they will get the exact appointmenttime they want. In addition, there may beunforeseen patient surges and challenges, particularly during times such as flu season.

“Just keep in mind that we are transformingour culture, which can have bumps in the road,”Tanaka said. “We hope to learn quickly. Patientscan make this transition easier by giving us feedback on (Interactive Customer Evaluation)cards, talking to a member of their core healthcare team or by filling out their Army LevelProvider Satisfaction Surveys. We want to understand and meet our patients’ expectations of access to care and customer service.”

The adjustments to implement the appointmentscheduling model have been made. Beneficiariesshould continue to use the same Access to CareLine at 526-2273 to make appointments.

Same-day appointments debut April 1 Number provides Access to Care

Medical Department Activity Public Affairs

The Access to Care Line, 526-2273, is not onlyfor making or changing an appointment at one of themilitary installations’ medical treatment facilities.

The number also provides options for beneficiaries to order medication refills, find out more about the status of a referral or get questions answered about TRICARE benefits.Callers can also use the phone number to get connected to various MEDDAC clinics.

“The Access to Care (Line) is really the onlynumber you need to remember,” said Maj. ChrisSloan, chief of Clinical Operations Division.

Started in 2005, the phone service now serves more than 172,000 beneficiaries enrolled at Evans Army Community Hospital, Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academyand is contracted out by the Colorado SpringsMulti-Service Market Office. The standard is forphone calls to be answered within seven seconds.If personnel at the Access to Care Line cannothelp with an issue, they can transfer beneficiariesto someone for additional assistance.

“The goal is to facilitate patient-centered careby creating a singular point of access,” Sloan said.“We want beneficiaries to feel like they can accesseverything they need in a direct and easy manner.”

The Access to Care Line is staffed weekdaysfrom 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be reached at 526-2273 or 524-2273. Beneficiaries must be fullyenrolled with TRICARE before calling the service.

UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans takes overthe health care contract from TRICARE April 1.Visit http://www.uhcmilitarywest.com for details.


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VA helps Soldiers buy homesStory and photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey

4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Homeownership is part of theAmerican dream, which, for Soldiersand veterans, can be accomplishedwith the aid of a Veterans Affairsapproved loan.

VA provides servicemembers,veterans and eligible surviving spousesa guarantee on a portion of the loan to make owning a home moreaccessible to troops and Families.

“The best situation is to get prequalified from a lender,” saidCharles Douglas, Fort CarsonHousing Services Office VolunteerRealtor Program. “One of the firstthings is to get prequalified to seewhat you can afford.”

Todd Hartshorn, loan consultantwith an on-post financial institution,takes into account a potential buyer’sincome, debt and credit rating whenseeing how much money a Family is qualified for. After receiving theprequalification letter, a Familyshould decide on the must-haves for their new home.

“Shop around for a realtor,”Douglas said. “You could shop aroundon your own, but it’s best to find arealtor. Find which one fits you. Givethem your criteria and start looking.”

Finding the house of one’s dreams is only half the battle, and like any big purchase, negotiations will follow, Douglas said.

“Say you are in love with thishouse and this is the one you want,and you tell your representation orrealtor that you want to purchase thathome,” Douglas said.

Buyers consider the pros and cons

and determine if they want to put anoffer on the property, he said. If a contract is submitted, the buyer’s agentcontacts the listing agent to try toreach an agreement. If this happens,the home is under contract.

“Then the buyer should have themortgage company or lender cementthe contract, and you have to haveearnest money,” Douglas said. “Once

everything is agreed upon, you gothrough your inspections andappraisals. When it closes at the title company and is funded, they give you the keys.”

The VA differs from conventionalloans from appraisal to final costs.

“With a conventional loan, youhave to put a minimum of 5 percentdown, and unless you have 20 percent

down, you have to get private mortgage insurance,” Hartshornsaid. “Private mortgage insuranceisn’t the same as homeowners insurance; it doesn’t go towards the house at all. You’re just paying the lender. With a VA loan you don’t have to put any down payment,and you don’t have mortgage insurance. VA also has its appraisersthat check out the property.”

Hartshorn offers some additionaladvice to potential buyers aboutclosing costs.

“Our market, at this time, the seller is paying for a lot of the closing cost,” Hartshorn said. “But they have to get that in the contract. If it isn’t in the contract,then the buyer pays.”

Veterans Affairs employs assessors and appraisers to ensure that each home purchased byservicemembers is priced correctly.

Fort Carson Housing Services Office, located at

7301 Woodfill Road, room 104,can be reached at 526-2323.

21March 15, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER20 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2013

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Story and photos by Sgt. Eric Glassey4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Soldiers’ spouses hurriedthrough the 1st Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, headquarters building seekingclues and hitting roadblocks asthey participated in their quarterlybrigade Family readiness group function, March 6.

During the event styled after the television show “TheAmazing Race,” spouses had tocomplete challenges that testedtheir knowledge of the variousunits within the brigade.

To find their next objective,racers had to place colored candyon a unit crest displayed in monochrome and decode riddlesabout units. In addition, they were tested on their general Armyknowledge by arranging ranksfrom private to general in ascend-ing order and singing the ArmySong and 4th Inf. Div. March.

“We did the ‘Amazing Race’;we basically ran from station tostation doing treasure hunts, reciting songs and doing the CupidShuffle,” said Angel Brown, a spousewith 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment,1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. This was Brown’sfirst brigade FRG function, having justarrived at Fort Carson in August.

“It was a very good experience,”Brown said. “I got to learn all the different battalions within the brigade.My favorite part was the Cupid Shuffle,

it’s a dance we had to do. Some of thegirls didn’t know it, and they just gotinto it. This is my first team building(event) here, and this is a completelydifferent experience. I’ve been to several different team buildings before,but (they were) never this fun.”

The 32 participants were dividedinto seven teams of either four or fivespouses, picked at random, to merge

FRGs from different battalions anddevelop new relationships.

“What we did today was allow various FRGs from different battalionsto co-mingle and come together, which, I think, makes the team evenstronger,” said Stephanie Norman,Family readiness support assistant, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“Right now, a large portionof the brigade is deployed,”Norman said. “It’s one way forall the FRGs to connect andtouch base, and offer advice and assistance to help the unitsget through the deployment.Really, fundamentally, it’s aboutbuilding stronger teams andcohesiveness among the teams.”

As the spouses movedthroughout the headquarters, teammates had to rely on eachother’s knowledge of differentunits within the battalion to figure out the clues and complete challenges.

“It was a great way to learnabout the brigade,” said LemoniBurney, spouse and FRG leader,Company B, 4th Brigade SupportBattalion, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.“You get everyone involved and rely on people’s strengths. It really was a great team-building exercise.

“What I would take fromthis, and what I hope otherswould as well, is having theexperience of re-energizing yourself as a team,” Burney said. “I think as an FRG leader,

we’re always trying to get Familiestogether, and not just have a lame oldmeeting with pizza. Do things that are fun and engaging; have them want to come out to a meeting.”

Family readiness support advisers or noncommissioned officers are located within each battalion to assist Families during deployments.

From left, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division spouses Kelly Kohunsky, JenniferBroderick and Nichole Peterson, huddle around their first challenge pack during the brigade’sFamily readiness group function March 6 at the brigade headquarters.

Tracey Barber, left, military Family life consultant, 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Melissa Danford, Familyreadiness group leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 7thSquadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., fish outletters to complete a challenge during the brigade’s quarterly Familyreadiness group function themed after “The Amazing Race,” March 6.

Race tests spouses’ Army knowledgeRace tests spouses’ Army knowledge

A team of 1stBrigade Combat

Team, 4th InfantryDivision, spouses

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There are some contracts, however, that can be cancelled withinthree days if it falls within the scopeof the three-day cooling off periodmandated by the Federal TradeCommission. This rule is known as the “Door-to-Door Sale” rule because it typically applies to situations where an individual signs a contract for goods or services with a salesman who came uninvited to their home. Because the rule applies to a few other situations as well, theFTC now refers to the rule as the“Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations.”

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must be a contract for sale, lease orrental of consumer goods or serviceswith a total purchase price of at least$25 and personally solicited by theseller at a place other than their permanent place of business.

Think of the salesman who goes door to door asking residents if they would like to purchase a vacuum cleaner, security system or a water filtration device. Because buyers may feel pressured into purchasing goods or services when the salesman appears on theirdoorstep, the FTC requires a three-daycooling off period for these types of contracts. This rule grants the buyer a unilateral right to rescind the contract within three business days following a door-to-door sale.The buyer can, for any reason, or no reason at all, change their mind withinthe three-day period and cancel thecontract without any repercussions.

Sellers usually know that the contract they are asking people to signfalls within this rule, although theymay not be overly willing to disclosethis fact. There are, however, disclo-sure and notice requirements mandatedby the FTC. The seller must give thebuyer a copy of the fully completedcontract; give oral and written noticeof the right to rescind; and the

written notice mustinclude an easilydetachable, fully completed copy for the buyer, plusanother copy for thebuyer to send backto the seller if thebuyer decides torescind the contract.Notice to rescind mustbe in bold print and inclose proximity to where thebuyer signs the contract.

To rescind the contract, the buyermust provide written notice to the seller by midnight of the third business day. Business days includeany calendar day except Sundays and federal holidays. A phone call isnot enough to rescind the contract; it must be in writing. Mailing or hand-delivering notice to rescind iseffective, however, if mailing a notice of cancellation, the buyer should usereturn receipt mail so they have proofthat the cancellation notice was mailedduring the allowed three-day period.The three-business day rule is a hardand fast rule. There are no exceptions.

If the contract was for the purchase of goods, the buyer mustreturn the goods to the seller, if thegoods are already in his possession.

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Some buyers claim that they didnot know of their right to rescind. If they had read the entire contract,they would have known of their rightto rescind. Most contract issues wouldnot occur if the buyer carefully readthe entire contract before signing.Therefore, it is always a good idea to read the entire contract, even thesmall print before signing.

Contact the Fort Carson LegalAssistance Office at 526-5572/5573for more information about contractsor the right to rescind a contract.Attorneys will need to read the contract in order to assist those seeking help with a contract issue.

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People give many reasons for why they are not eating healthy foods or eveneating on a regular basis. Everyone’s life is busy, and it’s rare that a workdeadline or project is set aside in order to provide the body the daily fuel needed to help accomplish such projects.

Healthy eating and weight loss arealways on the top 10 list of New Year’s resolutions. By March, most of these resolutions are long forgotten. This month marks the 40th anniversary ofNational Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics wants to encourage everyone to develop a healthy eating plan that recognizes individual food preferences, lifestyle, health and cultural and ethnic traditions.

The six registered dietitians at Evans Army Community Hospital wantto get people back on track with thosehealthy-eating goals. Not everyone hasthe time to meet with the dietitians,despite the odds they are one of the morethan 955 million active users who spendan average of six hours and 35 minutes a month on Facebook and the Internet.Taking this into consideration, the dietitians encourage people to check out 10 nutrition links, most with no fees,the next time they are surfing the web.

The Academy of Nutrition andDietetics has published a “Top 10Nutrition App” list in observance of thisyear’s National Nutrition Month with thetheme of “Eat Right, Your Way, EveryDay.” As individuals, every person needsto find something that works for them.

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526-5769 for more information.Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute

Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 7 p.m. atSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283 or 719-649-1671 for more information.

Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Family members and friends who

are suicide survivors, meets the secondTuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group is

open to members of all branches of service.Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information.

Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for details.

Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.)Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For moreinformation, call 526-8263.

Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains

(Religious Support Office)” for the latest events and schedules.

“How we Love our Kids: The Five Love Styles of Parenting Seminar” — will be held April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Based on the work of Milan and Kay Yerkovich, the seminar helpsparents identify which of the five love stylesthey have; discover dynamics that shape their parenting; eliminate “buttons” so theirchildren can’t push them; create close connections with children that last a lifetime;and learn the seven gifts every child needs.The event will be led by Ken Robinson andJustin Cole, Soldier and Family ReadinessProgram, Army Community Service. Limitedchild care will be available and participantsare asked to bring a snack to share. Call PatTreacy at 524-2458 or email [email protected] by April 5 to register.

Military Council of Catholic Women meetsFriday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. For information call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook.

Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourthTuesday of the month at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Call 526-5769 for more information.

Protestant Women of the Chapel meetsTuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Freechild care is available.Email [email protected] visit PWOC FortCarson on Facebook for details.

Deployed Spouses Groupmeets for fellowship, food and spiritual guidance Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Soldiers’Memorial ChapelFellowship Hall. Call Cecilia Croft at

Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769

Mon-Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

PROTESTANTFriday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386Sunday 9 a.m. Communion Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Landon/526-2803Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

JEWISHFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information

ISLAMIC SERVICESFort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information.

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Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) Ralph Bieganek3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th

Infantry Division

What does it mean to worshipGod? Singing is commonly associatedwith worship in many churches inAmerica and animal or plant sacrificeofferings would be seen as essentialacts of worship in some religions.

How can one worship God in anacceptable manner which expressesour depth of devotion?

Our human body may be a gift wecan best offer to God. We may alsothen receive something from the experience which communicates deeplyto our being. I think how worshipersposition their bodies can speak withoutwords: to kneel may speak of humility;to stand may express celebration orattention focused on a speaker; and to lay prostrate face down on theground is understood in some sacredceremonies to demonstrate full andcomplete surrender.

The human body can express some-thing of what is otherwise hidden on theinside. I have become more accustomedto kneeling in times of prayer. I heardstories from my father years ago that he would kneel and say prayers beforegoing to sleep, but, honestly, I neverbelieved them till years later.

The response to nonverbal communication demonstrates how significant body position is to commu-nication. If the words and expressionof a person do not seem to agree, it is often wise to believe the actions and not the words. It is easier to liewith words than with our expressions.

If our actions or expressions can honestly communicate to God,then they may alsospeak to us. Somepeople have becomeconvinced or clearabout an idea theywere describing or defending tosomeone else. Somemay have not beensure or clear aboutan issue until theytried to make anotherperson sure or clear. If I am not sure,but start to act with a little bit of faith,I may find myself full of faith later.

There are many examples in thelives of Soldiers which demonstrategrowth in faith and confidence. ASoldier may weakly follow the exampleof a leader, but with weekly repetition,the Soldier can grow in confidence. Soa Soldier’s faithful actions lead to amore faith-filled confidence.

There are many people whosefaith and confidence are increased by regular weekly reminders of faith.While so many people are quick to say they can practice their faith ontheir own anywhere, it is also true that collective wholly engaging faith exercise makes people morespiritually fit. Perhaps the exampleof physical training has parallels:While I can and should exercise on

my own, God only knows how oftenI may not want to. By gatheringtogether with others I have run to a higher standard of fitness.

When it comes to worship, it isgood if my whole being is involved —body, soul and spirit. Sometimes itmay be our bodies which lead the rest of our beings to worship God. Inall of this may we remain dependenton the grace of God.

“I call upon you, therefore, brethren,through the compassionsof God, to present yourbodies a sacrifice — living, sanctified, acceptable to God — your intelligent service.”

— Romans 12:1

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The “Hell Raisers” intramural basketball team is looking ready to make a deep run into the playoffs beginning March 25 at Iron Horse Sportsand Fitness Center.

The 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4thBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, squadhas a number of outstanding frontcourt players thatkeep constant pressure on opposing team defensesand guards that are capable of controlling the game.

Shirley Patterson, team coach, said the team hascome a long way this year, battling injuries andchanging personnel. Patterson said she has seen a lot of growth in the team and it is still continuing.

“What I really like about this team is its abilityto play well together and it hasn’t been easy to dothat this year, mostly because of all the injuries we have sustained,” she said. “Even though we have had to incorporate new players, we still have a tremendous amount of team chemistry. One of the challenges for this year for us is figuring out who plays better in what position and, truthfully,we are still learning that aspect of our team. But we are also doing that at a good pace.”

Jamaal Glinsey, one of the team’s top playerswho has played on some of the intramural league’selite teams the past few years, said while this team may not have the varsity-level talent the teamshe has played with in the past had, it is learning how to work together to be just as effective.

“One thing I think we agree on is we have the talent to be a very good team. If we continue to progress the way we are, and people continue to be faithful ... showing up for practices and games, we will definitely be a very good team the rest of the way,” Glinsey said. “We have a good core group of players, but I think we are now at the point where we understand where

we want to go and how we want to get there.”Patterson said the team realizes there are

areas that it needs to work on prior to the playoffs,but the biggest thing for them is to continue to workon understanding the value of rebounding and

blocking out so that the team can be aggressive on the backboards. She said the team is also working to strengthen its man-to-man defensive concepts and learning how to communicate better with each other on the floor.

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Mountaineer Sports Feature

Hope Carter, Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation intern forAdventure Programming andEducation, instructs rockclimbers on how to properly climb the wall and belay a climberduring a class Tuesday at IronHorse Sports and Fitness Center.Outdoor Recreation staff offersclasses Tuesday at Iron HorseSports and Fitness Center andThursday at the OutdoorRecreation facility. Classes areheld from 5:30-8 p.m. and cost$20, which includes certificationand a year membership to theclimbing walls run by OutdoorRecreation. For more informationon programs offered by OutdoorRecreation, call 526-5366.

A 1st Battalion, 12th InfantryRegiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, player beatsthe defense and drives to the basketto score two points during recentintramural basketball action at IronHorse Sports and Fitness Center.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts a basketball skills contest Wednesday.

Officials said the facility will host three-pointshooting and slam dunk contests at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to all Department of Defenseidentification card holders.

People can sign up at the front desk at the fitness facility. For more information, contact the fitness center at 526-3972.

A Luck of the Volunteer run/walk Friday recognizes Red Cross volunteers.

The event offers a three- and six-mile run/walk.Registration begins at Iron Horse Sports and FitnessCenter at 3 p.m. and the race is at 4 p.m.

According to race officials, there is a $5 registration fee (cash or check) and the first 100people who register will receive a T-shirt, which can be picked up at the Foxhole sports and entertainment lounge after the race. All children 12 and under will receive a free goodie bag. Pets on a leash are welcome. Call the American RedCross at 526-2311 for more information.

The Fort Carson Women’s Golf Associationhosts its annual season opening coffee April 2 at 9 a.m.

The event held at the Cheyenne Shadows GolfClub serves as the official kickoff event for the 2013 golfing season, according to association officials. Weather permitting, nine holes of golf will follow the coffee. Women golfers, both military and civilian, interested in joining the league are encouraged to attend the coffee and get more information about the club.

Civilians wishing to attend the event shouldenter the post through Gate 1 off Highway 115. Avalid driver’s license and current proof of auto insurance and registration are required to access thepost. Contact Judy Jacoby at 719-685-1901 or [email protected] for more information.

A Commanding General Golf Scramble isscheduled April 4 at the Cheyenne ShadowsGolf Club.

The event begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. According to golf course officials, registration is currently open for the April event;call 526-4102. The golf course is scheduled tohold a CG golf scramble the first Friday of each month from April to September, exceptJuly’s event will be held July 3.

The Directorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation is registering teams for a coed volleyball league, which begins play in April.

The league will consist of teams with three men and three women. Registration deadline is March 28.

There will be a coaches meeting April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.The league is free and open to all Department ofDefense identification card holders.

Registration information and rules are availableat http://mwrfortcarson.com/intramuralsports.php.For more information, call 526-3972.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will have anumber of events to kickoff the spring season.

The “Club for Kids Day” activity, open toyouths ages 6-16, is set for April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The active-duty post championship isscheduled April 14-15.

The Colorado Springs Flames, a semiprofootball team that features military members, is training for its upcoming Colorado FootballConference season.

Anyone interested in trying out for the Flamesshould attend the mini-camps held Sundays at 2p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200Cresta Road in Colorado Springs. The reigningchampion begins its title defense May 4 against the Colorado Springs Cyclones.

The National Physique Committee 2013 AxisLabs Northern Colorado bodybuilding, Figure,bikini and Physique and Expo championshipswill be held in Golden April 13.

The event takes place at the Bunker Auditorium in the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St. Prejudging begins at 10 a.m. and the finals begin at 4 p.m. Visithttp://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets.

The intramural program will take a week offas officials prepare for the upcoming intramuralbasketball playoffs that begin March 25.

— Compiled by Walt Johnson


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Roderick Harvey, left, 3rd Special Troops Battalion,3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,fires and connects on a three-point jump shot during intramural action, Monday. Harvey will be participating in the three-point shooting contestWednesday at Iron Horse Sports and FitnessCenter at 6:30 p.m.

3-point shooter

Members of the Fort Carsoncommunity takepart in a K-OSworkout at IronHorse Sports andFitness Center.The circuit training workout,taught by KareemBraithwaite andSara Dingman, is held Tuesdayand Thursday at6:30 p.m. andemphasizes fullbody conditioningand workouts. For more information onclasses offered at the facility, call 526-2706.


Mountaineer Athlete of the Week


Butch JointerIntramural sports player

What sports did you play growing up?I started playing sports when I was in the eighth grade, and it wasn’t

basketball that I played. I actually played baseball ... I was a pretty good left fielder.

You’re mainly known for playing basketball now, what made you make the switch?

After baseball season was finished in my eighth grade year, one of my good friends literally pulled me out of the house because we had a basketballcourt in front of my house, and we started playing. He would come get me every day to play and the more I played, the more I started enjoying basketball. When we first started, he was a better player than I was so my goal was to continue playing until I got to be a better player than he was.

What would you consider your best personal sports moment?When I went over the 1,000 points scored (mark) in high school; that

is the accomplishment I am most proud of at this time.What is your favorite college basketball moment?I am a big University of Kentucky fan and any time they win the

national championship like they did last year, I love it because then I can talk smack to anyone because we are the national champions.

What is the one thing in sports that you haven’t done that you would still like to do?

Win a championship. I have not won at any level, although I did come close when we lost in a regional championship in high school basketball. I would like to know what it’s like to win a championship.

People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that …I can sing. I am a (rhythm and blues) and gospel singer and people are

surprised to know that about me. I’m 6 feet 4 inches (tall) and 247 pounds, so I don’t normally go around singing, but sometimes on the basketball court you will catch me singing.

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The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has a special exhibit “To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA” that runs through April 20. Theexhibit examines the Apollo 10 mission and the role of Peanuts characters in that flight. The museum is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday and is at 215 S. Tejon St. Call 685-5990 for information.

A Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet is Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission is $9 for adults and children 12 andunder are free. Custom and antique motorcyclesare on display; there’s a tattoo contest, door prizesand vendors. The meet is at 3650 N. Nevada Ave.

“Legally Blonde the Musical” is the next productionof the Fort Carson Community Theatre.Shows are Saturday-Sunday, March 22-23, and29-30 at 7 p.m. in the Freedom Performing ArtsCenter. Tickets are $5 with military identificationand $7 for general admission at Information,Tickets and Registration office, and at the doorfor $3 more.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade includes floats, leprechauns, marching bands and fun, andstarts at noon Saturday on Tejon Street, startingat St. Vrain Street and ending at Vermijo Street.There’s a bike ride at 8:30 a.m. and a five-kilometer run at 11 a.m. There’s a Fun Run forthe wee ones (up to age 10). Bikers registeronline at http://www.csstpats.com/bicycling.html.

The Fountain Creek Nature Center has a JuniorNaturalists Spring Break Nature Camp March 25-29. Prepaid registration is required,call 520-6745 for information. The cost is $130. The nature center is off Highway 85/87.

The Denver Auto Show is in the ColoradoConvention Center, 700 14th St., in downtownDenver, Wednesday, 5-10 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; March 22, noon to 10 p.m.; March 23,10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and March 24, 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Adult admission is $10 and $5 for ages 6-12; Children under 6 are admitted free.

The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has these performances scheduled:• Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance,”

is March 26 at 7:30 p.m.• Bill Cosby is on stage April 16 at 8 p.m.• “The Ugly Duckling,” an Imagination

Celebration presentation is in the theater April 29 at 7 p.m. Children are encouraged towear their pajamas or favorite character attire.Preshow activities are in the lobby and milk and cookies are available after the performance.

Call 520-SHOW or 576-2626 for tickets.

“Free Scout Day” has been rescheduled forApril 6 at the Rocky Mountain DinosaurResource Center, 201 S. Fairview, WoodlandPark. All Scouts and Scout leaders in uniformwill be admitted free. Nature’s Educators willgive presentations at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. andhost an interactive table about raptors and reptilesand how they are related to dinosaurs and otherreptiles. Friends of Dinosaur Ridge will also have activity tables during Free Scout Day.

The Air Force Academy hosts Canisius College in thequarterfinal playoffs of the Atlantic HockeyAssociation Friday-Sunday at the Cadet Ice Arena.Tickets for a single session are $12, or $36 for all sessions. Call 472-1895 for tickets.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s 2013 theater schedule includes “Other Desert Cities”through March 31; “The Drowsy Chaperone”May 9-June 2; and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Welland Living in Paris” June 20-30. Call the boxoffice, 634-5583. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St.and has a free parking lot in front of the center.

Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has a newexhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by art equal smart fun. The “Under the Big Top:Math and Art” exhibit runs until June 1. BuellChildren’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., inPueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Visit http://www.sdc-arts.org formore information.

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra performs “Broadway Rocks” Saturday at 8 p.m. at Pikes Peak Center. Call 520-SHOW

for information and tickets.The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa

Fe Ave. in Pueblo, has a Family Theater Seriesproduction, •“Todd Oliver and Friends,” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 27. Tickets are $8 each; call 719-295-7200. •“Swan Lake,” a Sangre de Cristo BalletPerformance, is April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Ballettheater, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo. Ticketsare $10 at the box office, 719-295-7200.

The Denver Art Museum has opened a special exhibit that runs through April 28:“Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico:Architecture, Katsinam and the Land.” The exhibit features 53 of the renowned artist’s works. The Denver Art Museum is freeSaturday. Regular admission is $10 for adultColorado residents, $8 for military and studentsand $3 for ages 6-18. The museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver. Nearby parking is in the CulturalComplex Garage, for a fee.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has“Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the IceAge” in the museum through May 27. Visitorswill be able to see fossils from the Ice Ageunearthed near Snowmass Village in 2010. Themuseum is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 303-370-6000 fortickets for this special exhibition, $21 for adultsand $12 for juniors and students. Tickets areavailable on a timed schedule. Go online to pre-purchase tickets at http://www.DMNS.org.

Disney on Ice presents “Treasure Trove” in theWorld Arena April 18-21. Opening night ticketsstart at $12; tickets for other shows are $15, $22 and $27 at http://www.Ticketswest.comor call the box office at 866-464-2626.Performances are at 7 p.m. April 18-20, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 20. April 21 performances are at 1 and 5 p.m.

The DaVinci Machines Exhibition on the groundfloor of the Denver Pavilions ends March 31. It is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday,noon to 6 p.m., $14 for adults, $11 for militaryand $9 for ages 5-11.

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Jump-n-Jack is the newest indoorplay space, having opened in January. It is a 17,500 square-foot active fun center, with a toddler area and seveninflatables — an obstacle course, slides, a pirate ship and jump houses.

Owner Uche Njoku said the 65-footlong obstacle course and the pirate ship are the most popular inflatables at Jump-n-Jack. He said Jump-n-Jack is a place for families to have fun.

“We have family fun nights onFriday,” he said. March 8 was karaokenight. There’s also a Family Night special package that includes two admissions, one whole pizza and two drinks for $25.

Jump-n-Jack has a toddler play area for ages 2-5, which includes softerand smaller obstacles.

“Mess it Up” classes are available for children ages 2-3 years old, as wellas a “Mommy/Daddy & Me Preschool”and a “Mommy/Daddy & MeGym/Music Class.” More informationabout the classes is on the websitehttp://www.jump-n-jacks.com.

Attendants at Jump-n-Jack aredressed as referees and also interact with the children. A mascot is on duty on weekends.

Jump-n-Jack has Jack’s Café, whichfeatures pizza slices cooked on site andsandwiches made with peanut butter andjellies from the PB&Jellies restaurantdowntown. Available drinks are water,chocolate milk and sports drinks. Fruitsare also available, as is yogurt, cookies,muffins and ice cream.

Tables and chairs are in the caféarea and numerous picnic tables andchairs are throughout Jump-N-Jack. A TV area seats about 30 people.

Children’s parties can be arranged at Jump-n-Jack. There are four large party rooms. Rooms can accommodate eight to 20 guests. Call to make arrangements.

Admission to Jump-n-Jack is $8.99 per child for all day of play, but they can leave and return on thesame day. Frequent use discounts and family memberships are available.

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service members and their Families.Hours at Jump-n-Jack are Monday-

Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.;Friday-Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays, it is open fromnoon to 6 p.m.

Jump-n-Jack is at 563 N. AcademyBlvd, across Academy Boulevard from the Citadel Mall at CitadelCrossing. It is behind the Olive Garden restaurant. The phone number is 573-8770.

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Children play on the obstacle course jump house at Jump-n-Jack,a new indoor play area that is near the Citadel Shopping Center.

Zane Peet, 4,climbs theclimbingwall at LittleMonkeyBiznessMondayafternoon as his sister,Evelyn, 2,watches.LittleMonkeyBiznesscaters tochildren 8and under.

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Children like to play on inflatables, sometimescalled jump houses or bouncy castles, which are quitepopular at festivals, picnics or birthday parties.

Indoor play space centers for children, usually con-taining inflatables or other play equipment that require anadmission fee, are cropping up in cities across America.

Three such facilities are in Colorado Springs. All these facilities have refreshments available for purchase and free Wi-Fi, charge only for children and require that all children must wear socks whileplaying. All three establishments schedule birthday parties by arrangement.

Colorado Springs House ofBounce is a 5,600 square-foot facility at 2360 Montebello SquareDrive that’s been open since June.

House of Bounce was created to provide a safe and cleanenvironment for children toplay and have fun, accordingto Matt Curry, manager. Thereare bounce houses, a BatterUp bouncer and an obstaclecourse. Other inflatables areHot Air Balloon Slide Combo,Magic Jump Obstacle Combo,Blast Zone Magic Castle.

The special fun feature atHouse of Bounce is a Velcrojumper/wall. Players put on aVelcro suit, get on the jumperand stick to the Velcro wall.Curry said the Velcro Wall isa lot of fun for players andprovides photo opportunitiesfor their parents. He said the big slide/obstacle coursecombination jumper is afavorite of children ages 3-6.

A fenced in area is for toddlers, which has age-appropriate toys and My Little Farm inflatable.

Melissa and Doug toys arealso sold at House of Bounce.

The House of Bounce isopen Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to

8 p.m. and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The concession stand at House

of Bounce includes prepackagedlunches, chips, candy, juice, sports drinks, soft drinks, chocolatemilk, specialty coffee and icecream. Patrons may also bring in their own food.

The snack bar is on a balconyoverlooking the play area andbenches for family members arethroughout the play area. There’s a large screen TV.

Parties can be celebrated at the House of Bounce. Three partyrooms are available, which can hold10 to 20 children. Several partypackages are available, dependingon the number of guests and amenities. Call 445-0676 for detailsand party reservations.

Admission for the ColoradoSprings House of Bounce is $8 foranyone 3 years old and under; ages 3to 12 are $10. Admission is good forthe whole day and parents accom -panying children are admitted free.

There’s a 10-percent discountfor military Families.

House of Bounce is at 2360Montebello Square Drive, Suite E, off North Academy Boulevard, in a strip mall. It can be reached at 445-0676 or by visitinghttp://www.coloradospringshouseofbounce.com.

Children play in the toddler area at House of Bounce,which includes toys and a jump house, My Little Farm.

Little Monkey Bizness is geared for youngerchildren — 8 and under. The 7,100 square-footfacility provides indoor family fun.

Little Monkey Bizness opened in October, and is part of a Denver-based franchise.

Parents can check out the Seattle’s Best Coffee bar/café, which has tables and chairs for patrons and a view of the play area. Snackitems for sale include milk, yogurt, apple slices,cheese sticks, fruit, cookies, pretzels bananas and tangerines.

Franchise owner Raina Seabaugh said Little Monkey Bizness caters to a younger crowd and has an inflatable as well as a soft-sidedplay area. Play areas are carpeted, and carpetedbenches are throughout the area for adults to watch their children play.

Little Monkey Bizness has an Xbox Kinectthat allows children to play full body gaming controller-free, while getting exercise and havingfun. There’s also an Eyeplay, which projects colorful graphics and sounds onto the floor, for children to interact with.

A special feature at Little Monkey Bizness is an art room stocked with all kinds of supplies, which encourages children to be creative as they engage in art projects.

There are no arcade-style video games, but play structures, a climbing wall, games and an inflatable. Children are bouncing, sliding and climbing and getting lots of exercise,said Seabaugh.

There’s an area upstairs for those under age 2, with play equipment suitable for the age group.

Little Monkey Bizness is very popular forbirthday parties; 23 birthday parties were heldthere Saturday and Sunday.

Children who are walking are charged $8admission. Crawling children are charged $5 andchildren who cannot yet crawl are admission-free.Children are allowed to play all day.

Little Monkey Bizness is at 1015 KellyJohnson Blvd., near the intersection of NorthAcademy Boulevard and Voyager Parkway. Thephone number is 428-2888 and the website ishttp://www.coloradosprings.monkeybizness.com.


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