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Vol. 40, No. 40 Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. Oct. 4, 2013

GuardianFort Polk

Inside the Guardian

Shutdown info ........... 3

Will of Wild Boar ........ 4

Soldiers rap ............... 8

Fire prevention ........... 9

Lagniappe ............... 12

Bulletin board ......... 13

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Fort Polk, La. — Soldiers place themselves inharm’s way every day to protect each other andthe freedoms Americans hold dear. The Soldiersof 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division know thisbetter than most, since nearly one-third of thebrigade currently is deployed.

Soldiers trust medics to provide the lifesavingcare they may require on the battlefield and thattrust is not taken lightly. Like all true profession-als, medics train and test themselves to ensurethey have what it takes to save the lives of theirbrothers and sisters in arms.

Eight medics from across the brigade joined in

competition to see who would be the 4th BCT’sbest medic. These Soldiers were put through a se-ries of tests that challenged their physical en-durance, mental alertness and professional skillover two days beginning Sept. 9.

“We are here to serve our counterparts —medics strive hard to compete and run with thesecombat arms guys. We make sure we hold our-selves to the same standards they do. We see our-selves right in line with them physically becausethere are a lot of medics in combat arms units,”said Sgt. 1st Class Tracey Zino, medical platoonsergeant, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment,4th BCT.

The competition began at Fort Polk’s HonorField with a physical fitness test. Competitors

had to complete at least 59 push-ups and 59 sit-ups in a standard two minutes just like every Sol-dier does for a physical training test.

Contenders then performed six pull-ups and afive-mile run at an eight-minute per mile pace towarm up for the rest of the competition’s events.

Next, the medics fulfilled the common warriorskills test before tackling two different watertests. Without touching the sides or bottom of thepool, Soldiers swam 50 meters in full uniformcarrying an M4 rifle.

The Soldiers then sank to the bottom of thedeep end, calmly placed the weapon at the bot-tom of the pool and removed their fighting loadcarrier vest before resurfacing.

“The water test was a doozy. I thought I was agood swimmer, but 50 meters is a long way infull uniform,” said Cpl. Matthew Burchfield,Headquarters Company, 2nd Btn, 30th Infantry.“Turning around without touching the bottom orside killed me. It was miserable — definitely areal gut check, especially for a tall person.”

After lunch the medics ran Fort Polk’s air as-sault obstacle course with a weapons assemblytest awaiting each Soldier at the finish line.

A written pharmacology test, designed to as-sess knowledge of medicines administered on aregular basis and the mental acuity required of amedic exhausted by the stress of combat, round-ed out the first day’s competition.

“I have to admit, the obstacle course was a lotfun. I was surprised at how high some of thoseobstacles were,” said Pfc. Nicholas S. Solomon,Headquarters Company, 2nd Btn, 4th Inf Reg, 4thBCT. “The course was definitely a new experi-ence for me. The over and under obstacle gaveme some real issues.”

The second day warmed up with a timed, six-mile ruck march followed by a trauma lane de-signed to put medical skills to the test.

Candidates were required to accurately diag-nose and treat three different patients on a go orno-go grading system. A written tactical combatcasualty care test served as the final event of thecompetition.

With the physical and mental challenges ac-complished and each lifesaving skill completelytested, Solomon emerged as the Patriot Brigade’sbest medic.

By Sgt. DAVID EDGE4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div

Col. TimothyPhilips, com-mander, 4thBrigade, 10thMountain Di-vision, Provi-sional, pres-ents Pfc.NicholasSolomon,2nd Battal-ion, 4th In-fantry Regi-ment, 4thBrigade, 10thMountain Di-vision, aplaque forwinning thePatriotBrigade’sBest MediccompetitionSept. 11.

Solomon emerges as Patriot Brigade’s best medic

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Guardian staf f asked members of the Fort Polk community, “If you could go back in time to change one thing what would it be?”

Here are their replies:

Polk PeoplePolk People

Sgt. Christner Jean:"I would have gone tosapper school in FortBenning, Ga."

I enjoy watching birds. I don’t mean I’m one of thosewho goes around with binoculars, a camera and a pithhelmet scouring the landscape in hopes of discovering anew species or one thoughtto be extinct, like the ivory-billed woodpecker.

I do happen to have binoc-ulars, cameras and even apith helmet, and I woulddearly love to see an ivory-billed woodpecker because Ithoroughly enjoy watching its smaller cousin, the pileat-ed woodpecker, one of whom used to entertain me eachmorning outside our office by hammering away on themetal telephone pole across the street.

But I’m not a dyed-in-the-wool, hit-all-the-birding-trails birdwatcher. I just enjoy watching the daily inter-action that takes place around the feeders in our back-yard. One thing I’ve learned during these evening per-formances is many of the sayings associated with birdsare true, while others are completely false.

For example, referring to someone as a “bird brain”

when they do something stupid, I would say, hits thenail on the head. I offer the above reference to the pileat-ed woodpecker who would pound his little beak to ablunt edge each morning in the hopes of creating a nest-ing hole or finding one of those “tasty” metal worms toeat.

Now, the term “eats like a bird”is generally a moniker given tosomeone who picks at his or herfood and only eats a tiny portion.While my birds do pick at theirfood (they have beaks, what else

are they going to do?), they eat much more than a tinyportion. We have a family of sparrows who descend enmasse on our feeders each day and will eat every seedby day’s end. Not only that, but they are so messy, it of-ten looks as if it is raining birdseed. Watching these littlefellas eat is like watching a pack of hound dogs fightingover the food dish. They’re not above chasing anotherbird off, no matter how big or small it is.

Speaking of small, hummingbirds are a perfect exam-ple of “dynamite comes in small packages.” These littleguys zoom around the yard like F-16 jets diving at any-

Sgt. ByronDale:"I would liketo bring backmy grandpar-ents becauseeach of thempassed awaybefore I wasborn."

Pfc. Willie Gavin: "I would bring back myfavorite old cartoon'Hey Arnold.'

Sgt. Moshea Gill:"I would have gone to

college before enteringthe Army."

Annette Mar-tin: "I would like tochange people’sattitudes towardeach other."

Commentary

Bird proverbs not necessarily based on factBy CHUCK CANNONCommunity editor

Please see Birds, page 7

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Hispanic Heritage eventFort Polk’s Equal Opportunity Office and

the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Moun-tain Division, host a free Hispanic HeritageMonth observance Tuesday at the WCCfrom 11:30-1 p.m.

The guest speaker is Col. MigdaliaMachado, chief of behavioral health,BJACH. For more information call 531-1911.

Breast cancer walk/runBayne-Jones Army Community Hospital

hosts a 2-mile breast cancer awareness funwalk/run Saturday at the Warrior Commu-nity Center at 8 a.m. Register atwww.polk.amedd.army.mil or on site at 7a.m. For additional information call 531-4740/3255.

WOA tournamentThe Fort Polk Warrant Officer’s Associa-

tion hosts its fourth annual golf tournamentSaturday with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. atWarrior Hills Golf Course. Registration be-gins at 7:45 a.m.

Entry fee for the four-person scramble is$50 per person and includes a bagged lunchand prizes, including closest to the pin,longest drive, a casino package, reclinerand cash prizes for first, second and thirdplaces.

For more information or to sign up call(337) 392-7272 or [email protected].

Technical trainingThe following technical institutions visit

with prospective students at the Army Ca-reer and Alumni Center, located at 7438California Ave., bldg 4275 at Polk ArmyAirfield. For additional information call531-1594.

• A WyoTech representative visits ACAPTuesday from 8 a.m.-noon and offers lunchand a short presentation at 11:30 a.m.

The technical school offers educationalopportunities in automotive, diesel andmotorcycle technology; collision refinish-ing; marine specialties; plumbing; and elec-trician.

• Universal Technical Institute visitsACAP Thursday from 8 a.m.-noon. The in-stitute offers training in auto, diesel and in-dustrial technology, collision repair and re-finishing and California smog techniciantraining.

No Saturday pharmacyThe outpatient pharmacy at Bayne-Jones

Army Community Hospital is no longeropen Saturdays. The new hours are Mon-day through Friday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

BriefsAs the government shut down enters its

fourth day, information about how it affects FortPolk is being put out as soon as possible.

Immediate updates (as they are received) areposted on the Fort Polk Guardian facebook page(easiest way to find it is by doing a facebooksearch for Fort Polk Guardian). Updates are alsobeing sent via press release to area media, andplaced on the Joint Readiness Training Centerand Fort Polk web site at www.jrtc-polk.army.mil.

Here’s the latest information the Public AffairsOffice has received as of press time:

■ Department of the Army civilians affectedby the government shut down should knowabout Army Emergency Relief's Federal Employ-ee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA). FEEAis a foundation that supports Department of theArmy civilians in times of need. Employees mustmeet the threshold of having trouble paying forbasic living expenses like rent/mortgage andutilities.

Assistance is provided in the form of a non-in-terest bearing loan.

No furlough loans will be made until an em-ployee actually receives a "short" paycheck andmeets the other loan criteria. FEEA loan applica-tions can be found at www.feea.org/GetHelp

AER continues to provide assistance to Sol-diers and their Families that are in need of grantsand loans.

Soldiers and retirees, please take note of thefollowing points:

1. The shut down does not affect retiree pay.Retiree pay is funded from an annuity fund, nota military appropriation.

2. The first pay day that could possibly be im-pacted for Soldiers is Oct. 15. Some banks andcredit unions, including USAA Federal Savingsand Navy Federal credit union, have announcedthat they will credit their Soldier members' bankaccounts as if the government made the depositon Oct. 15.

Soldiers should check with their banking insti-tution to see if their accounts will be credited inthe event that Oct. 15's pay is disrupted.

Fort Polk’s AER will have limited staffing.Call 531-1957. After duty hours, weekends andholidays call Armed Forces Emergency Servicesat (877) 272-7337.

■ Civilian employees considering filing unem-ployment claims can do so athttps://www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/Default.aspx .Here's a few more basics: Claims Cen-ter Phone Number: (866) 783-5567

1. The maximum weekly benefit amount is$247.

2. The Sunday immediately following theweek the employee files the claim, they will filefor the weekly benefit.

3. Select Reduction in Force (RIF) or Layoff asthe reason for separation.

4. Answer YES to the question “Will you be re-called to work?”

5. Initially the employees will receive an “inel-igible” Monetary Determination as LWC willhave to request their wages, of course.

6. They must still file their weekly claim forbenefits.

For assistance call CPAC at 531-6713Fort Polk activities: ■ Polk commissary: Closed for duration of

shut down. ■ Fort Polk Army and Air Force Exchange

Service: Business as usual.■ Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital:

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital willcontinue to provide medical services to its bene-ficiaries during the government shutdown thatbegan Oct. 1. BJACH’s Outpatient Pharmacy, laband radiology departments will be open.

The Outpatient Pharmacy is open 7:30 a.m.- 6p.m. weekdays.

Acute Outpatient Care will be available in allclinics. Scheduled appointments will not be can-celled. Scheduling of new appointments is limit-ed during the affected period.

BJACH’s emergency room remains open 24/7.All inpatient (wards) and Wounded Warrior Careactivities will continue as well as medical sup-port to mission critical operational forces andtraining. If you cannot keep your appointmentcall 337-531-3011, Option 2 to cancel the appoint-ment.

■ Army Community Service will cancel orpostpone scheduled classes through Oct. 11. Indi-vidual programs will send information abouttheir classes. ACS will be open during the shut-down and will provide critical limited services:Army Emergency Relief, Family Advocacy Pro-gram and Sexual Harassment and Sexual AssaultProgram; however you may experience long waittimes

For more information please call the mainACS number at 531-1941. Emergency servicethrough Army Community Service will continue.

To report cases of suspected child abuse/ne-glect and spouse/intimate partner abuse, call531-HOPE (4673).

■ Child, Youth and School Services continuesuninterrupted.

■ Business Operations and Recreation facili-ties will be business as usual until further notice.

■ Limited services at the Education Center.Education counselors are not available duringthe shut down.

■ Public Affairs Office: Limited services. In-formation goes out via Guardian, Guardian facebook and media press releases. Guardian sizewill be limited. No updates to WS TV and En-trance Road marquee. Ability to cover postevents is limited.

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NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan ––“The will to train, the will to fight and the will towin.”

That’s the mantra of 2nd Battalion, 30th In-fantry Regiment, known as the “Wild Boars.”

Willpower is a focal point for many goals thebattalion sets for itself. Recently on Forward Op-erating Base Fenty, Nangarhar Province,Afghanistan, the unit began a nine-week series ofclasses created to strengthen the will of its Sol-diers. The classes are called “Wild Boar Will.”

“It kind of blends resiliency training withlearning to just be a good citizen,” said 1st Sgt.Karl Fratzke, senior enlisted leader of CompanyB, 2nd Bn. “It really benefits a lot of our youngerSoldiers who might not have been shown a lot ofthis stuff. It leans on the knowledge of a lot of themore senior members of our organization.”

Fratzke serves as an instructor for the positivethinking class.

Each week, the battalion focuses on a differentarea. There are classes for positive thinking, goalsetting, anger management, crisis management,nutrition, physical fitness, finance and more.

“All the stuff we’ve learned so far has all beenreally good. I think everyone should use it,” saidSpc. William Webster, rifleman, Company B, 2ndBn. “It can help you build a better lifestyle.”

Many of the lessons taught in the Wild BoarWill class are geared toward helping Soldiersreap long-term benefits. They learn how to worktoward life plans in the goal setting class andhow to manage debt and create personal budgetsin the finance class.

“(I’m) definitely going to take a lot of the posi-tive thinking stuff and tell some of my friendsback home,” said Webster. “It’s something they

could use. Finance is a big thing I’m going to takeback, especially with a lot of my friends startingto buy houses now.”

The 2nd Bn doesn’t just teach the classes so itsmembers can think about how they’re going touse the lessons when they get home.

Combat stress among Soldiers returning fromdeployment can manifest itself in a number ofdestructive ways such as drug and alcohol addic-tion, depression and even suicide.

The classes intend to fortify the Soldiers of 2ndBn with the tools they’ll need to manage stressduring their deployment and focus on somethingmore positive.

“I would have loved to have given my compa-ny the positive thinking class the last time wewere in Afghanistan,” said Fratzke. “With all thesituations we found ourselves in, the Soldiersweren’t mentally prepared.”

The lessons from the program have already in-spired change in the unit. Some of the battalionplatoon sergeants have now mandated goal set-ting worksheets be incorporated into monthlycounseling with Soldiers.

“The classes are good,” said Webster. “Theyshould definitely keep them going. As long asthey continue to go, I think the guys will be bet-ter off.”

Wild Boars learn benefits of positive thinking, strength of willBy Sgt. ERIC PROVOST4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div

First Sgt. Karl Fratzke (standing) addressessome points about positive thinking withthe assistance of Spc. Johnathan Fitzpatrickduring the Wild Boar Will series at ForwardOperating Base Fenty, Sept. 22. Fitzpatrickis a rifleman in Company B, 2nd Battalion,30th Infantry Regiment. Fratzke serves asthe senior enlisted adviser for Company B.The 2nd Bn is part of 4th Brigade, 10thMountain Division, Task Force Patriot.

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Community joins forces to combat domestic violence

Guns, knives, fists and anger are the trade-marks of brutality people can inflict on one an-other. In an attempt to raise awareness and pre-vent the use of these tools of assault in the devas-tation of domestic violence, Fort Polk’s ArmyCommunity Service hosted a domestic violenceproclamation signing for 2013 at the AnacocoCity Hall Oct. 1.

Brig. Gen. William Hickman, Joint ReadinessTraining Center and Fort Polk commanding gen-eral and mayors Keith Lewing, Anacoco;Clarence Beebe, Hornbeck; Dennis Brinkley,Simpson; Freddie Boswell, New Llano; RonRoberts, DeRidder; and C. Robert Rose, Leesville;and Mary Jane McClurg, Rosepine assistantclerk, attended the proclamation signing.

Kristina England, ACS Family Advocacy pro-gram manager, presided during the event andshepherded those in attendance through theprayer, pledge of allegiance, the reading of thenames of Louisiana victims of domestic violencein the past year and the signing of the proclama-tion.

Hickman thanked the mayors for their leader-ship in tackling the challenge of domestic vio-lence head on.

“Your partnership is what makes us strong. By

signing this proclamation we are formalizing ourcommitment to bring attention to this issue andproactively educate the community about thefight against domestic violence,” he said.

Hickman said he was grateful that the namesof the Louisiana victims of domestic violenceduring the past year were read aloud becausethey should never be forgotten.

He also thanked the staff and volunteers atFort Polk’s Army Community Service for work-ing with Soldiers and Families every day througha variety of classes, training and programs in aneffort to eradicate this type of violence.

Here are a few of the current ACS initiativesoffered:

• Marriage enrichment classes and commandteam seminar — Enrichment classes are offeredyear round. The seminar is for commanders andfirst sergeants to educate them as to their roles,what resources are available for victims/offend-ers and what constitutes domestic violence.

• ASC victim advocate services — ACS victimadvocates respond 24 hours a day/seven days aweek to provide crisis intervention services tovictims of domestic violence and advocate fortheir rights.

• Victim resources — A memorandum ofagreement exists between the June JenkinsWomen’s Shelter and the Vernon Community Ac-tion Council to provide resources for victims dur-

ing crisis. • Advocate training — ACS offers quarterly

victim advocate training for Soldiers and civil-ians interested in becoming volunteer victim ad-vocates. Training entails intense three-day in-struction and the shadowing of paid victim ad-vocate staff members as they respond to victimsof domestic violence.

Rose said he was thankful to the people thatdo this tough job every day.

To Hickman he said, “The biggest differencebetween a general and a mayor is that mayorsdon’t have the ability to order people to do theright thing.

“By the time we get the call about these typesof incidents, it’s already way too late to do any-thing but call in law enforcement,” he said.

Rose said there seems to be a mix of educa-tional, spiritual and moral problems that needs tobe addressed when it comes to domestic vio-lence.

“The frustrating thing is, no matter how muchwe work at it, we can’t seem to end this issue. Wecan only manage it and continue trying to solvethe problem,” said Rose.

England closed by reminding participants thatdomestic violence occurs year round, not just inOctober.

By ANGIE THORNEGuardian staff writer

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Registration opens for Army’s premier marksmanship training

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. ArmyMarksmanship Unit, in conjunction with the Ma-neuver Center of Excellence, hosts the 2014 U.S.Army Small Arms Championships Jan. 26-Feb. 1.The “All-Army” competition is open to activeand Reserve component Soldiers of every rank,including West Point and Reserve Officer Train-ing Corps cadets.

The USAMU holds the “All-Army” to raise thestandard of marksmanship across the force andincrease overall Army combat readiness.

There is no cost to compete and ammunition isprovided to competitors. USAMU Soldiers com-pete in separate cadet, novice, open and proclasses based on individual competition experi-ence.

Instructors include Olympians, as well asworld, national and interservice champions. Sol-diers conduct small arms firing schools andhands-on training prior to each match.

Contestants fire M16 or M4 service rifles atdistances between 25-500 yards and M9 pistolsbetween 7-35 yards in a variety of courses of fire.There is also a combined arms match where com-petitors employ the rifle and pistol in a numberof exciting stages of fire simulating close-quartersmarksmanship.

Soldiers have the opportunity to earn pointstoward Excellence-in-Competition Marksman-

ship badges during pistol and rifle competition.The prestigious EIC badge takes precedence overstandard qualification badges.

In addition to individual awards, battalion-level and higher groups may compete for team

awards and unit recognition.Early registration is encouraged. Soldiers will

be placed on a stand-by list when registrationreaches 240 participants. For additional informa-tion and to register visit www.usamu.com.

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Soldiers from across the force compete in the excellence-in-competition rifle match at the2013 U.S. Army small arms championships. The military's premier training event consistsof rifle, pistol and combined arms matches that test Soldiers' marksmanship abilityagainst their peers. The competition provides tools Soldiers can take back to their units toenhance overall combat readiness throughout the Army. The 2014 event is scheduled forJan. 26-Feb. 1.


Army Combat Uniform supports Soldier training

FORT POLK, La. — A common complaint ofSoldiers stationed at the Joint Readiness TrainingCenter and Fort Polk is the Louisiana heat andhumidity compounded by the Army CombatUniform — a suit designed to protect Soldiers’extremities from sunburn, insects and other envi-ronmental hazards.

When used properly, the uniform also servesas a flotation device.

Fort Polk’s 50-meter pool splashed to life asSoldiers in Headquarter and Headquarters Com-pany, 88th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Maneu-ver Enhancement Brigade jumped in to conductdrown-proofing training Sept. 12. As the sun’srays reflected off the water, the Hellraiser Com-pany learned three variations of using ACUs forwater survival.

Part of the mission was to identify swimmingstrengths and abilities. Leaders identified weak-nesses and less experienced swimmers werepaired with strong swimmers during most of thetraining. Soldiers motivated each other andhelped those that were apprehensive during thethree-meter dive portion of the training.

“I don’t have any problems with water,” saidSpc. Mark Burris, unit supply. “Learning how touse my ACUs as a flotation device took a coupletries to get right. The instructor and demonstra-tors were very good.”

The dive portion of the training proved to bethe hardest part for most Soldiers — even forsome of the strongest swimmers. After theyjumped off the diving board, Hellraisers cheeredas their leaders and peers accomplished the task.The more skilled divers and swimmers waited inthe water or on the side of the pool for those whoneeded extra encouragement.

“Jumping off the diving board was a very,very hard challenge for me because I can’t swimat all,” said Staff Sgt. Morgan Outlaw, sustain-ment automation support management officenon-commissioned officer in charge. “You have

to lead from the front. I trusted and believed inmy Soldiers and the life guards.”

Training also included demonstrations and ex-ecution of different swimming strokes — tread-ing water, floating and moving silently thought awater environment.

“The most important part of the training wasgetting people to face their fears,” said MadisonGuess, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation aquatics program manager.

Guess said he gathered the information pre-

sented in the training exercise from his own priorservice experience. “I compiled this program totry and make it outstanding for all Soldiers sta-tioned here,” said Guess. “Anyone who asks cancome do this training.”

The training taught Soldiers new practices inwater survival, identified aquatic competenceand brought the company together as a team.

“I wish more people participated in this typeof training,” said Spc. Roberto Descalzi. “Nowwe have more confidence in our uniform.”

By Staff Sgt. MEILLETTIS PATTON1st MEB PAO

With legs crossed and weapon overhead, Pvt. Joseph Berry jumps off the 3-meter divingboard at the 50-meter pool as part of water survival training Sept. 12. Soldiers from Head-quarters and Headquarters Company, 88th Brigade Support Battalion participated in theinstructional exercise.

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“We also try to help the children who are thesilent victims in these scenarios. If they are notgiven guidance, they will continue to perpetrate

the cycle of violence as adults and this issue willremain a never-ending battle that we must fight.Working with Soldiers and Families through ACS

programs and classes is a key factor in preven-tion,” said England. For more information visitwww.jrtc-polk.army.mil and click the ACS link.

Brig. Gen. William Hickman, Joint Readiness Training Center andFort Polk commanding general, and mayors and officials from the

local surrounding communities sign the Domestic Violence procla-mation Oct. 1 at Anacoco City Hall.

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thing that remotely looks as if it wants to take asip from their feeders. At times, they’ve evenbuzzed me, clearly a warning to stay away fromtheir food — unless I’m refilling their stash.

There is an Italian saying that claims each birdloves to hear himself sing. This is another one ofthose sayings that is absolutely correct. We havea mockingbird that hangs out in our pine treethat regales us each morning with a song that“mocks” every known bird in the Northernhemisphere. And he does it with gusto andenough volume to set off car alarms up anddown the street. I’m amazed that someone hasn’ttaken it upon himself or herself to rid our neigh-borhood of this morning menace, but I guess thelaw against offing songbirds has kept him safethus far.

Another fallacy is the old adage “birds of afeather flock together.” When the feeders andbirdbaths are full, it looks like a meeting of theUnited Nations. There are bluebirds, cardinals,sparrows, doves, pigeons, sparrows, cowbirds,mockingbirds, sparrows, chickadees, humming-birds, grosbeaks, painted buntings, sparrows,scissor-tailed flycatchers, robins and sparrows.

For the most part, the entire menagerie getsalong, although male doves get their feathers ruf-fled if another suitor tries to move in on theirgals, and the sparrows seem to delight in harass-ing the bluebirds when they’re nesting. The littledelinquents even went so far as to toss a litter of

baby bluebirds out of their nest. But Susan and Ithink we’ve taken care of that problem by hang-ing a couple of houses for the sparrows on theside of the house.

Since then, there have been no further birdmurders except for the mockingbird babies —whose nest was in a bush in our front flower bed— that a neighborhood dog or cat made a shortmeal of.

Yes, I enjoy watching birds. And because ofmy ornithological efforts, I’ve learned that noteverything we ascribe to our winged friends isfactual. So the next time you see someone stuff-ing their face with food and slinging scraps allover the place, remember — they’re not eatinglike pigs, they’re really eating like a bird.

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Making music about pain leads Redcon-1 members to healing

FORT POLK, La. — Post traumatic brain dis-order, traumatic brain injury, depression and sui-cide are some of the Fort Polk Army SubstanceAbuse Program’s and Soldiers’ greatest enemies.

In an effort to defeat these seemingly invinci-ble foes, ASAP uses a wide variety of programs,events, classes and people to combat these diffi-culties. An example of this ever-present effortwas a performance by Redcon-1, a group of mu-sicians that has a soul-deep understanding of aSoldier’s life because many have lived it and, insome cases, are still active duty. They take thathard won knowledge and infuse it into their mu-sic, bringing compassion to those who serve andcomprehension to those who might never graspwhat being a Soldier is all about without theirlyrics.

Redcon-1 performed three shows per daySept. 25 and 26 at the Bayou Theater for Fort PolkSoldiers and their Families. Redcon-1’s style ofmusic ranges from rock to hip-hop and toucheson topics central to awareness of PSTD, TBI, de-pression and suicide. Each member of the groupwrites music and performs their own songs onstage while interacting with the audience. Thefollowing is an interview with some of the mem-bers of Redcon-1 as they explain who and whattheir group is all about:

Guardian: How did you get involved in Red-con-1?

Jeff Barillaro (aka — Soldier Hard): Two yearsago I created the Redcon-1 music group because Iwanted to give Soldiers a voice. A lot of peopledon’t really understand the military. What Ido is create music and everyone on myteam creates music, so why not come to-gether to spread our message? Thanks toword of mouth, social media and thepeople that support us, people learnabout us and what we do. We per-form all over the country.

Jerry Lozano (aka — J-deuce): Itstarted on the Internet with us do-ing our own music and gaining afollowing through social media.But the actual physical shows,like today, started at local veter-ans organizations in and aroundLos Angeles. Word spread and be-fore you knew it we started gettinga lot of requests and now we performyear round and all over the country.

Guardian: How have you personallybattled these problems?

Jeff Barillaro (aka — Soldier Hard): I stillgo through things today. I have my baddays, but music lightens that burden.There was a time in my life when it wasreally hard. I felt so alone when I got outof the service. It was like nobody reallyunderstood me. I was used to the militarylife and when you become a civilian it’slike night and day. That’s when I startedRedcon-1 and music became my therapy.Nothing else mattered when I was mak-ing music. I also wanted to spread themessage to everyone else and, hopefully,help. During the show, we talk about howand why each song was created. Thatgets the audience interested.

Jerry Lozano (aka — J-deuce): I’ve been

in the Marine Corps for 11 years and I’m still ac-tive duty. I think everybody in the military hasknown somebody that has taken their life or isbattling some of these issues. War changes peo-ple. You change — everybody changes. SomeSoldiers are affected in a more negative way thanothers. We all know that is a reality. Doing thisand seeing how it helps others has given me abetter understanding and takes away that feelingof hopelessness you get when you feel you can’tdo anything. This is a way for me to do some-thing. It’s awesome that while I’m doing my mu-sic, which is what I love to do, I’m also helpingpeople.

Shannon Book: I can honestly tell you that Ihave experienced most of the things that thisevent is trying to prevent. I’ve lost my Family, Ihave tried to commit suicide, I’ve been alone,I’ve lost my house and shut myself away fromsociety. I’ve lost everything and I’m still here be-cause music saved me. As painful as it has been,I’m standing here today with a sincere smile onmy face because I get to go out there and sharemy story with these Soldiers. By sharing it, hope-fully I can help somebody else. I’m grateful thatRedcon-1 brought me to the table and made mepart of their group.

Guardian: How do you connect with theseSoldiers in an effort to make a difference intheir lives?

Shannon Book: The military isn’t a job or a ca-reer. It’s a lifestyle. When you believe in whatyou are doing, it’s probably one of the most in-spirational and beautiful things you’ve ever seen.So, when we get away from that lifestyle, andhere I am — a retired individual after 17 years in

the Navy — I can tell you that I have experi-enced many of the things that every Soldierexperiences. We have that shared experi-ence, whether it’s talking about being in a

tank or dealing with explosions. Wehave all these things we can

talk about and those experi-ences that we share. On theother side of the coin, it’shard for anyone outsidethe military to grasp andunderstand who andwhat Soldiers gothrough. That is why weare trying to teach peo-ple. It’s not just aboutthe wounded guys or the

ones with PSTD, it’s abouttelling everybody about our

story and hopefully helping tocatch somebody that needsour help before they go overthe edge.

Sonu: I’m not military, butI was there when Soldier

Hard began forming Redcon-1and that’s when I asked to jumpon. He didn’t even have to askme. Being a part of the wholeRedcon-1 movement has been

fantastic. It motivates and in-spires me. If you watch the video

we just did, it’s called “MyPain/Your Gain,” it talks about sui-

cide and is so powerful. It smacks youwith reality. Most people are blind to it be-

cause they don’t really want to see it. Thatvideo gives you a completely different per-

spective about the military. Frankie McCarthy (aka — Figz): Being a veteran

made me want to join Redcon-1. I just wanted toget my message out there.

Guardian: What kind of feedback do you getafter a session?

Frankie McCarthy (aka — Figz): It’s crazy.Everybody sings the songs and sometimes peo-ple get on the stage with us. I like it because theaudience is into it.

Sonu: I get feedback, both military and civil-ian, from my fans. What I do for Soldier Hard iscompletely different than what I do as a civilianartist. Either way, a lot of my songs deal withlove. I get respect from the military for doingwhat I do here.

Jeff Barillaro (aka — Soldier Hard): I have videosfor the majority of my songs and you can findthem on You Tube. Songs like “Red Flags,” “Trig-gers” and “My Pain/Your Gain” have strongmessages that we create visuals for. The feedbackthat I receive, for the most part, is positive.

Jerry Lozano (aka — J-deuce): We get a lot ofpositive feedback from these performances onsocial media. That’s where a lot of our emailcomes from and are about.

Guardian: Do you feel what you are doing isimportant and why?

Sonu: We have a story to tell. The warfightersthat have actually experienced these things aresinging about what they are feeling. When Sol-diers hear us, maybe they can release some stressjust by feeling the power of words and music. Ibelieve that music saves lives. If a person is reallyfeeling depressed, all it takes is one song thatthey can connect with to change everything.

Jerry Lozano (aka — J-deuce): We’re trying tomake something that service members can relateto. We are taught not to talk about our problems.These songs let them know that they aren’t theonly ones that feel this way. For the people whoaren’t service members, these songs are to helpthem understand what we go through — the taxthat it bears on our souls, minds, Families andlives. A lot of times, people won’t listen, but ifyou put it in a hip-hop song you begin openingsome doors. Not only does it have a nice beat,but they also listen to what’s being said.

Shannon Book: Being a part of this gives me anopportunity to talk about my experiences andshare my growth with all these young Soldiers.This is me giving back to my culture. Hopefully,even if it’s only one person that I help save, that’smore than I did yesterday.

These music makers with a message don’t getpaid anything for their performances, accordingto Debbra Hooks, Risk Reduction Program coor-dinator, ASAP. She said this is something theywant to do for the Soldiers.

Larry Bryant, ASAP Suicide Prevention Pro-gram manager, said this type of event is a greatway to connect with young Soldiers because theycan relate to these performers, this type of musicand, hopefully, the message it is sending. “Musicis a great way to deal with the challenges inher-ent in post traumatic stress disorder, traumaticbrain injury and depression,” said Bryant. “Sui-cide prevention programs like this are healthpromotion and risk reduction in action.”

Bryant said that if no one commits suicide to-day, the effort to put on a show like this wasworth it. He said there is help available for Sol-diers if they will only reach out. The ACAP sui-cide hotline is (800) 273-8255.

By ANGIE THORNERest & Relaxation editor

//9GuardianOct. 4, 2013

Rising starsFort Polk’s Operation Rising Star 2013

competition takes place Wednesday at 7p.m. at Showboat Theatre. First-place win-ner receives $500, second place $250 andthird place $100. The first-place winnercompetes for the Army’s grand prize. Unitsand Family Readiness Groups can win a$300 spirit award. Door prizes will beawarded. Contestants must be active-duty,National Guard, Reserve or a Family mem-ber and at least 18 years old by Nov. 6 witha valid military identification card. A com-plete list of rules is available at www.OpRisingStar.com and www.fortpolkmwr.com, Call 531-5441 for more information.

Women’s support A new spiritual support group is being

formed for women who wish to talk withothers about the challenges and strugglesin their lives. Topics include domestic vio-lence and sexual issues. The group meetsThursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Main PostChapel. Every attempt will be made tokeep this group anonymous and its con-tents discreet. For more information con-tact Chap. (Col.) Scott Sterling at 531-7338.

Columbus Day schoolVernon Parish schools, including North

Polk Elementary and South Polk Elemen-tary, will be in session Oct. 14, ColumbusDay. However, Fort Polk Child Youth andSchool Services Child Development Centerand School age Services will be closed. Ifyour child attends CYSS after-school care,you must make other arrangements forthat day. If you plan to pick up your child,you must have a vehicle tag. It is criticalyou let the teacher know your child’stransportation arrangement. For additionalinformation contact the school’s office.

Protestant fellowship• Protestant Women of the Chapel meet

every Tuesday through Dec. 10, exceptNov. 26, at the Main Post Chapel from 9-11:30 a.m. for food, fun, fellowship andgrowth. The group offers several Biblestudy topics including marriage, financesand Bible exploration. Childcare is provid-ed (space permitting). Drop-off begins at8:45 a.m. Children must wear closed-toeshoes.

• PWOC offers Hearts @ Home — Abrown bag, come as you are Bible study forfemale Soldiers and career women, Thurs-days from 12:10-12:50 p.m. at the MPC.There’s no homework, just great fellowshipover lunch. For more information visit"PWOC Fort Polk" on Facebook or [email protected].

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Fort Polk, LA. — It's time for Fire PreventionWeek and Saturday through Oct. 12, Fort PolkFire and Emergency Services joins forces with thenonprofit National Fire Protection Association toremind local residents to preventkitchen fires. During thisyear's fire safety campaign,fire departments willspread the word about thedangers of kitchen fires —most of which result fromunattended cooking — andteach local residentshow to prevent kitchenfires from starting inthe first place.

According to the latestNFPA research, cooking isthe leading cause of homefires. Two of every fivehome fires begin in thekitchen — more than any other place in thehome. Cooking fires are also the leading cause ofhome fire-related injuries.

"Often when called to a fire that started in thekitchen, residents tell us that they only left thekitchen for a few minutes," said William E. Nowl-in, Fort Polk Fire and Emergency Services firechief. "Sadly, that's all it takes for a dangerousfire to start. We hope that Fire Prevention Week

will help us reach folks in the community beforethey've suffered a damaging lesson."

Here are tips firefighters and safety advocatesemphasize:

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,grilling, broiling or boiling food

• If you must leave the room, even for a shortperiod of time, turn off the

stove• When simmering,

baking or roasting food,check it regularly, stay in thehome and use a timer to re-mind you

• If you have young chil-dren, use the stove’s back

burners whenever possi-ble

• Keep children andpets at least three feet

away from the stove• While cooking, wear

clothing with tight-fittingsleeves

• Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden uten-sils, paper and plastic bags, towels and anythingelse that can burn, away from the stovetop

• Clean up food and grease from burners andstovetops

Fire Prevention Week is actively supported byfire departments across the country and is thelongest running public health and safety obser-vance on record.

Fire, Emergency Services reminds residents to 'prevent kitchen fires’By RANDY McCULLOUGHFort Polk Fire and Emergency Services

Sparky, fire dog encourages fire safety, prevention

The National Fire Protection Association andits beloved mascot Sparky the Fire Dog are call-ing on fire departments, parents and teachers toread for fire safety during Fire Prevention Weekand throughout the year to raise awarenessamong children about the importance of fire safe-ty.

NFPA recently launched a new free e-bookand a storybook app that offer fun and interac-tive learning experiences for readers and audi-ences alike.

In Sparky’s Birthday Surprise app, it’s the fire-safety dog’s birthday and children learn and playas they plan the party.

The app is aimed at helping children ages 3-7learn what to do if the smoke alarm sounds, howto exit the house safely and choose an outsidemeeting place for their family. It has games, ac-tivities, coloring pages and a sing-a-long.

The new e-book contains four stories and apoem about fire safety. Designed with content tocaptivate children ages 7-12, it includes a tale ofrescue dog The Black Pearl, a story of a “super-hero” kid who protected his family from fire andintriguing scientific facts about smoke and fire.

To help teachers incorporate these learning

tools into the classroom, the app and e-book con-tent is aligned to common core state standards.

The e-book and app feature interactive white-board lessons on fire safety, addressing phonics,math and reading comprehension. Ateacher/parent guide with discussion questionsand additional activities are also included.

The storybook app was created by CupcakeDigital, Inc. in collaboration with NFPA.

Both the app and e-book are available onGoogle Play and iTunes, Amazon and Barnes &Noble.

NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Pre-vention Week since 1922. Fire Prevention Week isthe longest running public health and safety ob-servance on record.

Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for moresafety information.

Sparky the Fire Dog was created for the NFPAin 1951 and has been the organization’s officialmascot and spokesdog ever since. He is a widelyrecognized fire safety icon who is beloved bychildren and adults alike.

In addition to connecting with the publicthrough educational programs, his website,sparky.org, allows kids to explore and learnabout fire safety in a trusted, interactive environ-ment.

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FORT POLK, La. — On Fridays at South PolkElementary School, students are allowed to weara blue school shirt. This year’s design, “ChangeDirections,” showcases a compass rose on thefront.

Third grade teacher Gloria Orgain used aunique approach when teaching the kids inRoom 201 their cardinal directions. She used thenew school shirt as a visual aid to teach the chil-dren so they remember their cardinal and inter-mediate directions.

“The (newly designed) school shirts fit in per-

fectly with the new common core curriculum,”said Orgain.

Class participation was not an issue when Or-gain asked the class to discuss what they learnedin the week’s lesson. The kids raised their handsfor an opportunity to show and tell about theircurriculum. Student Alexia Eaton looked downat the cardinal directions displayed across herbelly as she explained the different directionsand how she uses her body as a guide to remem-ber them.

“North is my head and south is my feet,” saidEaton.

There are cardinal direction and intermediatedirections, said Gavin Yomes.

Children attending school on Fort Polk are ac-customed to traveling to different areas or seeingand hearing about their friends moving to differ-ent places around the world.

“I’m from California,” said Kaydina Everist. The children who sat near her said, “California

is in the west,” showing the skills they learned.Next Tamia Shell said she is from Florida,

which is in the South. Students continued toname places they have been or family they havevisited in all directions across the United States.

“My nana is in Fort Knox and my Dad is inNorth Carolina,” said Jordan Robinette. Then hetold the direction for both locations, which arenorth.

The class did not just use the shirts as tools forlearning. Orgain gave students a poster assign-ment, displayed outside their classroom foreveryone walking along the halls to see. Eachstudent labeled the direction alongside the bodypart on the cutout person in the poster. Studentsproudly pointed to the posters they created.

Robin Shuler, South Polk Elementary secretary,came up with the idea to change the school shirtthis year. She did not know it would be used aspart of the classroom activities.

“I am glad Ms. Orgain took the tool (idea) touse it,” said Shuler. “I thought it was awesome.I’m excited, and the kids are too.”

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• Trip to Myrtles Plantation — Visit this fa-mous haunt and get your scare on Saturday,Sunday and Oct 13 in St Francisville.

• Trip to NFL Game — Enjoy watching a livefootball game Oct. 13-14 in Arlington Texas.The match-up is the Washington Redskins vsDallas Cowboys.

• MarioKart 8 — Have fun racing the trackOct. 31 at 7 p.m. at Klubs & Karts (Go KartTrack).

• Texas Hold’em Tournament — Show yourskills and take part in this card tournamentNov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Home of Heroes RecCenter.

• Karaoke — Perform for the crowd everyWednesday at 7 p.m. at the Home of HeroesSoldier Recreation Center. The event is free andthere are about 14,000 songs to choose from inmultiple genres.

For information on BOSS events call (337)378-3236. Unless otherwise indicated, all BOSStrips depart from and return to the Home ofHeroes Recreation Center.

Trick-or-TreatThe annual Alternative Trick-or-Treat event

will be held Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the YouthGym, bldg 2070. Events include games, bounc-ers, best costume contest, booths, treats andmore. Entry into the Haunted House is $2 perperson.

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Beauregard Parish fairThe 85th Beauregard Parish Fair, celebrating

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non Parish schools Monday through Oct. 11. Monday: Hot dog with chili, potato rounds,

coleslaw, strawberry, banana;Tuesday: Turkey roast with gravy, steamed

rice, peas, carrots, grapes, hot roll;Wednesday: Sausage link, lima beans, broc-

coli cheese rice, strawberries, cornbread;Thursday: Pasta with meat sauce, broccoli

salad, corn on cob, peaches, pears, cheese breadstick;

Oct. 11: Corn dog, baked beans, broccoli,cauliflower, carrot sticks, mandarine oranges.

Church seminarThe DeRidder Seventh-day Adventist

Church, 3040 La. Hwy 171, hosts an embracingJesus seminar Oct. 18-20 at 7 p.m. The three-day series includes finding peace through theBible, faith and the Christian source for powerand the end of the world and the second com-ing of Jesus Christ.

For additional information call (337) 462-0222.

Farmers marketThe Main Street farmers market is held Sat-

urdays on Third Street at the Third Street Mar-ket in historic downtown Leesville from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (337) 392-1776 for more informa-tion.

Pregnancy centerIf you are pregnant, contact the Community

Pregnancy Center, 420 McMahon St., Leesville.Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9a.m.-2 p.m. The center provides free pregnancytests, Medicaid and WIC referrals, individualcounseling and furnishes clients with diapers,formula, baby food and baby clothes. For moreinformation call (337) 463-9500.

Vernon Resource CenterThe New Life Crisis Pregnancy Center, 1611

B Boone St., Leesville, offers free testing andsupplies to women of Vernon Parish. For moreinfomation call (337) 239-9863.

HomeschoolGRACE Homeschool Fellowship serves

Beauregard and Vernon parishes, including the

Fort Polk community. The organization sup-ports, encourages and enhances the educationof local homeschool Families. For more infor-mation call (337) 202-1448.

BanquetDucks Unlimited hosts its 2013 banquet at theVernon Parish fairgrounds Oct. 29. The gather-ing starts at 6 p.m. in the Forestry Festival Au-ditorium. Free food and drinks will be provid-ed. The event will have an auction, door prizesand raffle drawings. For ticket information callMatt Koury at (337) 397-0504 or (337) 208-6545.

AUSA dinnerThe Leonidas Polk Chapter of the Associa-

tion of the United States Army hosts a member-ship and installation dinner Oct. 14. The eventis held at VFW Post 3106 in Leesville. Socialgathering starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner beginsat 6 p.m.

Reservations must be made by Thursday.For more information call retired CommandSgt. Maj. Billy R. Brauer at (337) 340-0063 orvisit www.facebook.com/pages/Leonidas-Polk-Chapter-AUSA.

Garden clubThe Vernon Parish Garden Club meets the

second Saturday of each month from 2-4 p.m.at the Vernon Parish Library. Meetings featurea guest speaker and refreshments. The nextmeeting is held Oct. 12. For details call (337)239-5919.

Girl ScoutsDiscover the excitement of being a Girl Scout

by connecting with your community or becom-ing an adult volunteer. New programs are be-ing developed to teach girls leadership devel-opment, courage, confidence, integrity andcompassion. For more information call PatLore at (800) 960-2093 or (337) 984-1142.

Warrant AssociationThe Fort Polk chapter of the United States

Army Warrant Officers Association meets thesecond Thursday of each month from 11:45a.m.-12:45 p.m.

The next meeting will be at Mulligan’sThursday. For additional information [email protected].

Experimental aircraftThe East Texas and West Louisiana chapter

of the Experimental Aircraft Association meetsfor lunch the first Saturday of each month atthe Leesville Airport on Texas Highway west ofLeesville. The next meeting is held Nov. 2. Formore information call (337) 238-1024.

Eastern StarThe Order of the Eastern Star hosts meetings

the second and fourth Monday of each monthat the Pride of Leesville Lodge, 1106 Butler St.,Leesville. Prince Hall affiliated members are in-vited.The next meeting is Thursday. For moreinformation call (337) 348-9697/6334.

Purple HeartThe Military Order of the Purple Heart

Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of eachmonth at 10 a.m. in the New Llano AmericanLegion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart arewelcome. The next meeting is Oct. 18. For addi-tional information call (337) 238-0170.

Bass mastersThe Fort Polk Community Bass Masters club

meets monthly on Tuesdays before each tour-nament for its members, guests and potentialparticipants.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the AmericanLegion, 500 Vernon St., New Llano. For moreinformation call (337) 208-8185, (337) 239-2699or (337) 397-0745 or visit www.fortpolkcom-munitybassmasters .com.

Leesville TOPSTake Off Pounds Sensibly weight-loss group

meets Thursdays at the Vernon Parish Librarymeeting room. Weigh-in is from 5:05-5:40 p.m.For more information call (337) 208-6025.

Autism supportHand in Hand autism services hosts the fol-

lowing events:• Support group meetings the first Saturday

of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at theLeesville Donut Shop, 410 N. Fifth St. The nextmeeting is Nov. 2.

• Play dates from 10 a.m.-noon at West Park,415 Park Road, DeRidder on the second Satur-day of each month. The next play date is Oct.12.

• Disabilities awareness walk and resourcefair Oct. 19 at the Leesville Golf Course. Walkregistration and the resource fair begin at 3p.m. The walk starts at 4:30 p.m. Area thera-pists, vendors and disability program represen-tatives will be on hand to answer questionsand provide resources.

Registration is free. Milestones Behavioralalso sponsors this event. For more informationcall (210) 620-6034 or visit www.handinhan-dautismservices.com.

Narcotics AnonymousChristian Living Fellowship Church, Section

Line Road in Leesville, hosts Narcotics Anony-mous support group meetings Mondays andTuesdays from 8-9 p.m.;

Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.; Thursdays from7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdaysand Sundays from 8-9 p.m. For more informa-tion call (337) 238-3570.

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IMPERIAL AND STAN-DARD SHIH-TZU’S.Ready for Christmas. Threedays-old, will take de-posits. May hold for Christ-mas. Call 337-9353-2962or 337-238-9203 or email:[email protected](10-11)

MINIATURE DASHHOUNDS, male and fe-male, black and tan. CKCregistered, Vet checked,dew claws removed, healthgood, wormed, first shotsgiven, eight weeks old, eat-ing good. Males are $250and females are $300. Call337-9353-2962 or 337-238-9203 or email: puppy-m a n l e e @ g m a i l . c o m(10-11)

LITTLE GIRLSCLOTHES in sizes 10-12.All are in excellent condi-tion and includes lots ofname brands. Clothes forboth warm and coldweather.� All are washedand ready to wear. Call337-202-1566.

YOUNG GIRL SHOESin sizes in sizes 2-3. In-cludes 2 pairs of tie up likesneakers, pink flip flops,and a pair of Sperry’s. Allare in excellent shape andclean. Perfect for the schoolyear. Call 337-202-1566.

LITTLE GIRLSCLOTHES in size 4. All arein excellent condition andready to wear. Lots of brandnames. Call 337-202-1566.

GIRLS DANCE SHOESthat fits a shoe size 1- 1 1/2.Shoes include pink ballet,beige jazz, black hip-hop,and a black tap shoe. Allare in excellent condition.Shoes are dance namebrands.�Call 337-202-1566.

CHILDS HIGHSCHOOL MUSICALschool backpack. Backpackis hot pink, beige, and blue.Has large compartmentsand is in excellent condi-tion. Perfect for the newschool year. $6.00. Call337-202-1566.

CONAIR CERAMICPLATE FLAT IRON forthe hair. Flat iron has mul-tiple temperature settingsand a swivel cord to pre-vent tangling. Includesblack carrying bag. Call337-202-1566.

YOUNG GIRLS INDIANCOSTUME in size 10-12.Costume purchased at spe-cialty store. Costume in-cludes dress with matchingheadband. Adorable cos-tume. Perfect for upcomingHalloween or playingdress-up.�$15.00. Call 337-202-1566.

SIX TY STUFFEDDOLLS. Each doll is about7 inches tall and is wearingan adorable outfit. Dollsstill have their TY tag at-tached. Perfect for a younggirl or anyone who lovesdolls. $3.00 each. Call 337-202-1566.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSI-CAL girls bicycle. Bike is20 inches and is blue andhot pink and has a detach-able purse on the handle-bars. Bike is in� greatcondition and is perfect fora girl between the ages of7-11. $35.00. Paid$90.00.�Call 337-202-1566.

4�TICKETS to see�CrossRoad Festival� live at theCoushatta Resort in KinderLA on 5 Oct 13�from 12PMto 10PM. There will beseveral bands from all overLouisiana�to keep you en-tertained. Please call 337-396-2855 for more info.

ONE�WEEK VACATIONPACKAGE in OrlandoFlorida. You will be stayingat a 5 star resort withKitchen, Washer/Dryer,Jacuzzi Tub. You are onlyminutes from all the DisneyWorld Parks. Asking $450.Please call 337-396-2855or 337-460-9290 for� moreinformation.

ONE LANG CASTIRON GAS GRILL. Thisgrill can be used for restau-rant or large parties. Asking$700 OBO. Please call337-396-2855 for more in-formation.

BABY CRIB with mat inexcellent condition. Asking$50 OBO. Please call 337-353-0087 for more infor-mation.

WASHER AND DRYER,in good condition,$300.00. � Can be deliv-ered. � All accessories in-cluded. Call 334-432-2307(10/4)

2001 CHEVY EXPRESSVAN in good condition,126K miles, recent trip toGA. �Asking $4,500, nego-tiable. � Seven passenger,leather seats. � Call 334-432-2307 (10/4)

2008 F150 CREW CAB ingreat shape, 137Kmiles. � Asking$10,500. � Call 337-238-4473 (10/4)

2001 EXPEDITION,158K miles, 3rd row seat-ing, after market rims,looks and drivesgood. �Asking $3,500. �Call337-238-4473. �(10/4)

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HELP WANTED: Janitor,$12.76 per hour, threeevents per week, threehours per evening. CallDave 412-821-9075.

TRI PARISH REHABIL-ITATION HOSPITAL isnow hiring for the followingpositions: MaintenanceHelper, Physical Therapist,Physical Therapy Assistants(PTA), Occupational Thera-pist w/sign on Bonus. Certi-fied Occupational TherapyAssistants (COTA), Regis-tered Nurses, License Prac-tical Nurses, CertifiedNurses Aides. Fax your re-sume direct to 337-462-8818 or apply in person withHuman Resources @ 8088Hawks Road, Leesville, LA71446.�We offer a competi-tive full benefit pack-age.�(10-11)

SOLAR NAILS SALON& SPA by Leesville SuperWalmart - Body MassageTherapists, Hairstylists, Bar-bers and Nail Techniciansneeded. Good pay, greattips. We have a lot of dis-counts for Perms, Color,Cuts and Highlights. Mensand Military cuts only$8.00. Women’s cuts only$15.00. Body Massage$55.00 hr. Call 337-392-9611 or mobile number 337-249-3850 or 337-424-2923

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