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DUELING PIANOSFort Knox Family and MWR presented "Dueling Pianos" at the Saber & Quill on September 28. 300 community members laughed hysterically and sang along throughout the evening full of music and comedy. Participants reported by an average of 4.56 out of 5 that they experienced a decrease in their level of stress and 4.65 out of 5 that they experienced an increase in their level of morale.

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CELEBRATE READING By Jennifer PalalayBarr Memorial Library will celebrate the

one year anniversary of the Puppy Tales Program on Saturday, November 3 from 1 – 2 p.m. Come out to this free party and see why dogs are man’s best friend! Meet and greet with Puppy Tales celebrities like Levi, JD, Miles, and Valentine; so-cialize with their owners and enjoy light refresh-ments.

Brenda Adams, Red Cross Coordinator and mom to Valentine, a Golden Retriever, is thrilled with the success of the program during its �rst year. “This program wouldn’t be as successful as it is without the cooperative e�orts of the Barr Library sta� and the owners of the dogs,” states Adams. “Making the kids happy and encouraging kids to read, that’s what this program is about.”

According to Patsy Higgason, Children’s Program Coordinator at Barr Memorial Library, approximately 50 children attend each month’s Puppy Tales session. “Parents bring their kids be-

cause everyone enjoys it. This is a very successful program for us. We’ll do anything to get children to read,” says Higgason.

Puppy Tales allows kids to discover the magic of reading to a dog and encourages young read-ers to practice their new reading skills. Reading to dogs often gives con�dence to children with low self-esteem and makes reading enjoyable even for the reluctant reader. Children will �nd that reading to dogs is more relaxing than read-ing out loud to another person. “People underes-timate the bene�ts of having a non-judgmental ear to listen to them,” says Adams.

Adams adds that the volunteers are gener-ous with their time and come from all over the region to share their dogs with this program. “We have dogs come from as far as Frankfort, Shepherdsville and Elizabethtown once a month to read with the kids. The owners are very com-mitted to helping the children read.”

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dog gives out their own bookmarks when a child reads to him. The kids love to collect them all,” states Adams.

Levi, a Yorkie owned by Denise Muss, might be small in size but has made a big impact on the program. “Levi averages around 15 kids each Saturday. The kids love him! He brings his own favorite books for the kids to read. They are easy, site-based color books that help boost con�-dence and pride in the young readers,” says Muss.

Moriah Horn, mom to JD, a Boxer mix, and Miles, a Beagle mix, loves sharing her dogs with people. “The dogs are happy and the kids get so excited to be around them,” says Horn. “JD is very tolerant and is great around a lot of kids. He loves to hear the kids read to him.”

In order to participate in the Puppy Tales Program, dogs and owners must complete and pass a rigorous course of training and evaluation through the American Red Cross Pet Therapy Program. In addition to the training, the dogs

must enjoy meeting unfamiliar children, be calm and friendly, focus on the children and book, perform down/stay for 15 minutes, and have good manners.

Some kids are initially afraid of the dogs but will gradually warm up to them. “Valentine does tricks to break the ice. The kids learn to trust the dogs and their owners,” explains Adams.

The Puppy Tales Program meets the �rst Saturday of the month from 1 – 2 p.m. at Barr Memorial Library. Children may bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Chil-dren may also choose the dog they wish to read to if available. Parents must sign a permission slip in order for the child to participate and must stay within eye distance of the child during the session.

For more information on how your dog may join the program, call (502) 624-2163. For more information on the Puppy Tales Program at Barr Memorial Library, call (502) 624-1232.

By Heather WhelanBetter Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a

program which supports the overall quality of life for single Soldiers, geographical bachelors and single parents. BOSS identi�es well-being issues and concerns by recommending improvements to the chain of command. The heart of the BOSS program is motivated single Soldiers with a strong senior enlisted advisor. The Fort Knox BOSS program is lead by SGT Timothy Rhodes who was recently nominated for the Army-wide BOSS President of the Year and had the honor of receiving second place.

Each year, IMCOM G-9 o�ers the opportunity to the IMCOM Region and Direct Reporting Garrisons to nominate personnel from their programs for BOSS President of the Year. Nominees are judged on their accomplishments in the following eight categories: Dedication, Achievements, Knowledge, Character/Leadership, Participation, Event Planning, Financial, and Professionalism. Fort Knox’s SGT Rhodes won second place across the Department of the Army.

When asked how he felt when he heard the news, SGT Rhodes said, “I was very humbled and proud of the team that I represent at Fort Knox. It makes me motivated to continue to make the BOSS program stand out above the rest.”

“SGT Rhodes is a great Soldier, de�ned by three words: honor, compassion and innovation,” said Ryan Noble, Fort Knox Boss Advisor.

Since becoming the Fort Knox BOSS President in October 2011, SGT Rhodes has proven himself as a strong leader, motivator and team player and encompasses all eight of the characteristics which identify the BOSS President of the Year. To date, his biggest accomplishment as BOSS President is the grand-opening of the brand new, state-of-the-art BOSS Avenue Recreation Center located at 268 Knox Street, Bldg. 2002. SGT Rhodes has dedicated many hours and labor to BOSS Avenue which is a safe, fun and inviting environment for the Fort Knox BOSS Community.

“It’s not just a job, it is my way of life. The Army is my way of life; it gives me stability, along with the ability to travel the world all the while proudly serving my country. I am honored to step into my uniform and perform the task at hand. Right now, that task is President of the BOSS program,” said SGT Rhodes.

As SGT Rhodes is scheduled to leave Fort Knox sometime in February 2013 to pursue a new career path in recruiting, he believes the BOSS program is headed in the right direction. “The BOSS program will continue to grow by leaps and bounds as the best program the Army has to o�er. We have outstanding leadership support at Fort Knox and BOSS will continue to work hard to strive for the best and separate ourselves from the rest.”

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For more information about BOSS programs, contact BOSS at (502) 624-2677 or (270) 272-7144.

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By Tracy WhitakerVolunteering is a way of life for the Fort Knox Community as many activities, servic-

es and positions are dependent on volunteers. In 2011, over 38,000 volunteer hours were logged into the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) and currently there are 2,359 registered volunteers.

Theresa Donahoe makes Fort Knox a better place because of her time and commitment to volunteering. In recognition of her dedication and achievements as a volunteer, Donahoe has been named the November Volunteer of the Month.

Donahoe, originally from Louisville, KY, has been a Military spouse for 18 years. She has three daughters, ages 12, seven and four. She started volunteering on Fort Knox in 2010 to get connected to the community and meet new people and Families. According to Dona-hoe, whose husband is currently deployed, “What I enjoy the most about volunteering is the feeling of helping and being involved in the community I live in and volunteering helps the deployments go by fast!” When Donahoe is not volunteering, she loves to travel with her daughters and enjoy Friday Night Pizza and Movie Nights.

“Mrs. Donahoe enables the ongoing success of Soldiers and Family Programs and assists in generating the amazing accomplishments you see here at Fort Knox on a daily basis. She is, by far, a great humanitarian and an “angel” enabling this community to �y!” said Yolanda Jackson-Smalls, ACS Volunteer Coordinator.

According to Jackson-Smalls, Donahoe supports the Fort Knox Community through extensive volunteer service. “Her positive interactions and leadership abilities ensure the ongoing success of the Army Community Service, Army Family Team Building, Army Family Action Plan, Mobilization and Deployment. She epitomizes the highest level of volunteer service.”

To learn more about volunteering at Fort Knox, please call the Army Volunteer Corps at (502) 624-6779.

Volunteers Enable Fort Knox Community to Fly

MMA Brings Cage Fighting To Fort KnoxBy Heather Whelan

The Family and MWR, Second2None Cage Fights, and Derby City MMA present the �rst annual Freedom Fights; a full evening of professional mixed martial arts cage �ghts, on Saturday, November 10 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Natcher Physical Fitness Cen-ter. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Eight to 10 professional MMA �ghters will be on the �ght card and Derby City MMA will be on site with a full range of promotional giveaways, gym memberships and more.

The �ght card will feature headliner �ghters Isaiah Ferguson and Nathan Dailey, as the two will combat in the six-sided cage. Ferguson is 2-0 as a professional �ghter and represents Derby City MMA and All-American MMA. Dailey will return to the cage after

a two year layo� and is a 1-0 independent �ghter. Nick Albin and Randy Jones, both undefeated �ghters, will also represent Derby City MMA at the Freedom Fights.

A special appearance by UFC �ghter and Derby City MMA coach Josh Ferguson will add to the night. He will be available to sign autographs and take photos.

Tickets are available at Fort Knox's ITR o�ce. Prices in advance of the event will be $25 for general admission for DoD ID card holders, $30 general admission for non DoD ID card holders, $50 for reserved ring-side seats, and $35 for general admis-sion at the gate. Seating is limited. Parental discretion is advised. For ticketing information, call (502) 624-5030.

Derby City MMA owner, Derek Cissell, is very passionate about the Military. “We are very excited about being able to bring this type of entertainment to Fort Knox and the Soldiers,” said Cissell.

Derby City MMA is housed in a 10,000 square-foot building in Louisville and currently has over 500 members and 15 di�erent instructors. “Our members have a variety of reasons for training with us, some train to be professionals, others as amateurs. Many just want to improve their skills and to achieve a higher �tness level. We have a program for everyone and welcome people to stop in and see what we have to o�er,” states Cissell.

If you are looking for a night full of adrenaline and world class �ghts, you will not want to miss this extraordinary event! For event information, call (502) 624-1893 or visit www.knoxmwr.com. For �ghter information, call (270) 234-4639.

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Debit cards can look just like credit cards, but how debitcard fraud is handled can be very different.

Many use debit cards instead of credit cards for theconvenience of plastic, but also for the satisfaction of knowing they're spending money already in the bank. Thisavoids the negative aspects of using credit — paying morein interest and fees.

Debit is great for staying within budget, but if you experience fraud, recovering can create a hardship. Creditcard users who spot fraudulent charges report the fraud andtypically never have to pay for charges they didn't authorize.The old card is cancelled, a new account is opened, and thefraudulent charges virtually disappear for the cardholder.

But with debit card fraud, money may be withdrawndirectly from your checking account and it's almostimmediately gone. Once you discover a fraudulent chargeon your account, it can take much longer to get that moneyreplaced in your bank account. If your checking account balance was wiped out by fraud, how long could you gowithout these funds?

Know your bank's policy on debit card fraud and procedures for reporting fraud or theft. Find a bank that of-fers zero liability for fraudulent charges on your debit cardas well as your credit card.

Your credit report isn't the only place youshould look for signs of fraud.

Your credit report is a great place to startwhen it comes to protecting yourself from identity theft. But there are other reportsthat track-and-tell about your personal info,too. In addition to the alerts most financialinstitutions allow you to set up on your own,there are additional reports you should review for accuracy and investigate and report any inaccuracies — the error could bea sign of identity theft.

The LexisNexis Full File Disclosure report is big: It includes resultsfrom a public-records search, shows autoand homeowner’s insurance claims, showspre-employment background checks, a report on shoplifting convictions; nationalcriminal-records search results, and your address history. Go to:personalreports.lexisnexis.comto access your personal file.Your Annual Statement of Medical Benefitreport shows your record of health insuranceclaims and medical treatment. Ask your insurer for a copy. Your Prescription Drug History gives details about prescriptionsyou've used over the last five years. Requesta copy from two providers, Intelliscript andMedpoint. Mishandled and overdrawn checking accounts are reported by Chex Systems and TeleCheck. Go to:www.consumerdebit.com andwww.firstdata.com/telecheck to order both

of these consumer reports, too.

Do you swipe your plastic in public? Know about skim-ming to keep thieves from swiping your card info.

Thieves can capture credit or debit card informationthrough a device that reads your card's magnetic strip. These‘skimming’ machines are often placed over the real card slotsat ATMs and other card readers.

Outdoor ATMs are especially vulnerable to thieves.Open, public, access leaves little to stop a thief from installinga skimming device. Some even install tiny cameras to capture your PIN as it's typed on the keypad. Gas station pay-at-the-pump terminals can be just as vulnerable to skimming.

At any terminal that takes plastic, be on the lookout forbeat-up parts, awkward-looking card slots, and equipment,antennas or wires that appear to be added to the machine.If you're suspicious, don't put your card in the slot.

Your computer is susceptible to a type of skimming,too. Thieves have developed malware to record your creditand debit card details as you type. And some even use yourown wireless network to eavesdrop on Internet purchases.So keep your computer updated with the latest security software, and monitor your financial account often.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH by Saber & Quill Executive Chef Craig Osterhoudt

SWEET POTATO PIE2 Deep Dish Pie shells5 Fresh Sweet Potatoes2 cups Evaporated Milk2 cups Sugar5 Eggs¼ Lb Butter2 tablespoons Vanilla½ teaspoon Allspice2 tablespoons Cinnamon (to taste)

Peel and boil sweet potatoes until soft. Next drain the potatoes and let cool, add the butter while the potatoes are cooling. Next add all the other ingredients and mix together using a mixer. Pour into the pie shell. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 45 minutes or until �rm in the center.

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HIRED! PUTS TEENS TO WORK

Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month

The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program o�ers 15-18 year olds an opportunity to participate in a 12 week apprenticeship program here at Fort Knox. While acquiring skills in goal setting, resume writing, interviewing, dressing for success and �nancial management, teens also gain workforce experience, knowledge, and career and college exploration by participating in fun and interactive career and college prep workshops.

"It helps prepare youth for life beyond high school, whether they intend to go to college, join the military forces or immediately seeking some other type of employment," said Deana Anderson, HIRED! Pro-gram Coordinator. "They are provided on-the-job training plus train-ings in customer service, e�ective communication, work ethics, con�ict resolution, �nance, and �rst aid/CPR, all while working after school hours in a MWR facility."

The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program o�ers participants opportunities to gain work experience and training to help compete in a highly-competitive job market by working in Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and facilities. Additionally, Kansas State University provides a stipend at the end of each term for those who complete all HIRED! Apprenticeship Program requirements. Possible career �elds include: Child Development Center, School Age Center, Middle School and Teen Programs, Youth Sports and Fitness, Marketing, Aquatics, Bowling, Golf and Physical Fitness Centers. Partici-pants are expected to work 15 hours in a 7 day period for 12 consecutive weeks. They must be registered with CYSS.

"The reason I decided to join the HIRED! program was all about workforce experience. A lot of jobs these days won't hire people who don't have any experience, so I �gured I should get a head start," said Madalaine Benedetti, a HIRED! participant. "I know how to communicate with customers better, but I also know how to communicate more e�ectively with people in general now. I think the program o�ered me a chance to get out of my shell, too. It's de�nitely something I want to participate in again."

Military Family Appreciation Month is a time to honor the sacri�ces of our Military Families. Army Families of Active, Guard, Reserve, survivors, veterans, and retirees are giving back in a time of need and they sustain and support the Soldiers who defend our nation. Army Families are Army Strong.

Throughout the month of November, Army Families serving around the world are being honored through a variety of observances and are being recognized for the commitment and contributions they make every day. Through the Army Family Cove-nant commitments, the Army will continue to build trust and con�dence that the Army cares for Soldiers and Families. At all levels, the Army will continue to recognize the continued support and sacri�ces Army Families make every day.

To celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month at Fort Knox, ACS is o�ering a two day training session on Family Resilience. This session will help Families learn to grow, thrive and cope with Military life's challenges. The class is scheduled for November 15 and 16 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at ACS Bldg 5101, 12th Armor Div Ave. For class registration, please call ACS at (502) 624-3526. Childcare is provided for children registered with CYSS.

Army Families are important as the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. They are a vital connection between Soldiers and the Army's ability to remain strong. All Army Families, Active, Guard, Reserve, survivors, veterans

and retirees are giving back in this time of need. With thousands of Soldiers deployed, recognizing the daily sacri�ces made by Army Families has never been more important. - From Army One Source

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