1-11 Fort Campbell BOSS Life

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ContributorsTara GoodsonKatherine KolodzieKeri McPeakCH (Col) Alvin E. Miller

PhotographyDuronda CannonTara Goodson

istock.comAGfota pg 10Stacey McRae pg 13

FotiliaMichael Ireland pg 6

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

AdvertisingMelissa BreedCreative [email protected]

David LoosCreative [email protected]

4Texas Hold-emA look inside America’shottest poker game.

6Banish Winter BlahsAdventure Programs will help you combat winter boredom.

10Healthy BarracksFoodBelieve it or not - you can cook healthy and tasty inyour barracks room.

12SmashvilleThe Nashville Predators hockeyteam turn Nashville into the ex-citing “Smashville”.

13ForgivenessChaplin Miller has a greatmessage about how forgiveness is vital to ourhealth and life.

8What’s Happening?BOSS events for the month of January.

CONTENTSJanuary 2011

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Disclaimers:Fort Campbell’s BOSS Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons. The purpose of Fort Campbell BOSS Life is to provide current information about Fort Campbell MWR and BOSS activities and events; to share ideas which will help readers become educated about FortCampbell MWR and BOSS activities and motivate them to take full advantage of these programs that contribute to our Fort Campbell single Soldiers better quality of life. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change. MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT FORT CAMPBELL MWR offers Texas Hold’em poker? Fort Campbell has been offering theFort Campbell community the opportunity to play Texas Hold’emat the Sportsman’s Lodge for over two years. Now we are uppingthe ante, as Texas Hold’em will be held three nights a week atSportsman’s Lodge. Come out every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights for games at at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Players compete for nightly prizes as well as points whichwill qualify them to participate in the MWR Main Event held everyquarter. No money is permitted in these games. If you have neverplayed, no worries! Texas Hold’em is a fairly simple game to learn.Texas Hold’em is played following “Robert’s Rules of Poker” and is by far the best game for a beginner to learn. Here are thirteen steps to help you understand the game:

1. Depending on the limit and betting structure, players will place blinds and antes so there is an initial bet amount to get the game started. This is called posting. Blinds are partial bets put in by one or more players before any cards are dealt and antes are small portions of a bet contributed by each player.2. The dealer shuffles up a standard deck of 52 playing cards. 3. Each player is dealt two private cards face down. These are called your hole cards or pocket cards. 4. Next, there is a round of betting starting with the player to the left of the blinds. This is the pre-flop betting round. Like most games of poker, players can call, raise, or fold. To call is to put into the pot an amount of money equal to the most recent bet. To raise is to increase the size of the bet required to stay in the game, forcing all other players to call the new amount if they wish to remain in. To fold is to discard one's hand and forfeit interest in the current pot.5. After the betting round ends, the dealer discards the top card of the deck. This is called a burn card. This is done to prevent cheating.

6. The dealer then flips thenext three cards face up on the table. This is called the flop. These are communal cards that anyone can use in combination with their two pocket cards to form a poker hand. 7. The player to the left of the dealer starts another betting round. 8. After betting concludes, the dealer burns the top card again then flips another communal card onto the table. This is called the turn. 9. The player to the left of the dealer begins another round of betting. In many types of games, this is where the bet size doubles. 10. Again, the dealer burns a card and places a final card face up on the table. This is called the river. Players can now use any of the five cards on the table and the two cards in their pocket to form a five card poker hand. 11. There is one final round of betting starting with the player to the left of the dealer. 12. Next is the showdown when all of the players who have not folded reveal their hands. This begins with the player to the left of the last player to call. Players use a combination of their pocket cards and the community cards to form a five card poker hand.13. The player who shows the best hand wins! Sometimes players with the same hand split the pot.

Texas Hold’em is a great way to meet new people and share a fun event with friends. Everyone 18 and over is invited to play atSportsman’s Lodge, and the top 20 players from each nightly gameearn points. Anyone who earns 200 points or more in one quarter(three months of playing) is eligible to play in the Main Event. Greatprizes are awarded to top players at the Main Event. Players are

encouraged to play allgames, each night, everyweek in order to accumulate the maximumnumber of points for agreater possibility to makeit to the Main Event. Sportsman’s Lodge also offers a variety of tasty

food and beverages available for purchase. Now, you can also playelectronic Bingo at Sportsman’s while you wait for another card gameto begin! Put on your best poker face, grab your friends, and head onout to the Sportsman’s Lodge.

For more information about Texas Hold’em, please contact the Familyand MWR Public Relations Office at (270) 798-7535.

Triple the Actionof Texas Hold’emLearning America’s Hottest Game

by Keri McPeak

“Texas Hold'em isgreat! It's perfect formeeting new people,but watch out, the

game can be addictive!”Duronda Cannon

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Banish Winter BlahsUtilize MWR Outdoor Recreation

by Katherine Kolodzie


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AFTER SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS SURROUNDED BY massive banquets of turkey, ham and other sleep-inducing foods, itis too tempting to curl up on the couch and veg out until warmerweather returns. Ditch the couch for real game, real guns, and realadventures!

This month’s MWR Adventure Programs combat winter boredom with mountain biking, rock climbing, caving and hiking.Check out the great views at Land Between the Lakes while riding single track mountain bike trails. Explore 12,000 square feet ofclimbing space at Climb Nashville. Camp out in the Lost SeasCaves, where jaguars roamed, moonshine was distilled, and Confederate Soldiers mined gunpowder. At the end of the month,bring Fido to frolic with four-footed friends on post.

Test yourself, challenge your friends or build up your teamat the Challenge Course Complex. Scale a 50’ climbing wall with

8 different sides of varyingdifficulty. Help your teamascend the Alpine Tower, a vertical obstacle course ofcargo nets, ropes, poles andhanging ladders. Take on theOdyssey and work your wayacross suspended cargo nets,ziplines, sliding platforms andcables. Come test your agilityand push yourself to the limiton five different challenge elements! Call 270-798-2737for more information.

Archers, take aim! The archery range features pressed foam targets at 20 to 50 yards. One target is dedicated to hunting broad head arrows. Bring your own compound or simple bows. No crossbows permitted. Open 7:30am til dark, seven days a week. Closed Noon-3:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Keep your hunting skills sharp through the winter with small game such as rabbit, quail, raccoon, squirrel, fox, coyote, opossum and bobcat. Imagine flushing a covey of over 20 quail, or tracking predators like coyote and fox. If you didn’t get enough turkey over the holidays, make a reservation for the remaining weeks of winter turkey season, which closes January 17th. Don’t forget to acquire your necessary permits and instructions from the staff at Outdoor Recreation; call 270-798-2175. Gather your hunting buddies and schedule an area this weekend!

Come shoot a round of regular, doubles or 5-stand skeet atthe skeet range. Achieve a perfect score, and your buddies can helpyou create a custom trophy right then and there. The ceiling inside the

club house is festively adorned withthe “trophies” of many talentedmarksmen. Warm up from the cold inside the club house with free hotcoffee. Active Duty Soldiers can bringtheir own shotgun, or rent one at therange. Open Noon-8:00pm Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday andSunday, year round. Stadium lightskeep the action going after dark. As of press time, Outdoor Recreation is slated to acquire a PersonallyOwned Firearm Range. Call 270-412-4015 for more information. Personal firearms broughtto firing ranges must be registeredwith the Provost Marshall’s office, either at the Gate 4 Welcome Center,or inside the Vehicle Registration

Office next to the Military Clothing & Sales store.

Every month Outdoor Recreation offers exciting trips and activities toget you out of the house and into a new adventure. For more information, visit www.FortCampbellMWR.com/Recreation or call 270-798-2175 seven days a week.

Adventure begins at the corner of 101st Airborne Division Road and 11th Airborne Division Roads, just outside of Gate 10.

Child, Youth & School ServicesChild Development Centers (CDC)1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (270) 412-44853. Eagle (270) 412-3303/33044. *Gardner Hills5. Part Day Preschool (270) 412-67676. Polk (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (270) 439-799610. *CYSS Directorate (270) 798-653911. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495912. *Kids on Site (Estep)11. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-0674School Age Services (SAS) Centers (270) 798-412914. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills16. *Werner Park #117. *Werner Park #211. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-5455Youth Activites19. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) (270) 798-932220. Community Service Center (Lee)

& ACS Director (270) 798-932221. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293522. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551820. Lending Closet (270) 798-631323. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600024. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-0277Armed Services YMCA25. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-1566

26. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422Dining & Entertainment

27. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182228. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217527. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461029. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076627. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461030. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

Recreation & LeisureAquatics32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-4247Outdoor Recreation35. *Arcade & Gaming Center (The Zone)36. BOSS Program (270) 798-785837. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588727. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490682. Challenge Course (270) 412-785539. Adventure Program (270) 412-785440. Archery Range (270) 798-217541. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217542. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217543. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217582. Paintball (270) 956-311838. Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-217545. Riding Stables (270) 798-262946. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217547. RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-217548. Skeet Range (270) 412-401549. Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-300136. Recreation Center (Dale Wayren) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-3094

Physical Fitness Facilities (PFF)52. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941853. Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735554. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275355. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430656. Olive PFF (270) 798-410157. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332058. Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services59. Army Education (270) 798-588660. Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669361. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110062. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561260. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-017163. Equipment Rental (Gear to Go) (270) 798-680664. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572965. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging66. Army Lodging (Richardson) (931) 431-449667. Army Lodging (Turner) (270) 439-222968. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services69. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979370. Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-805571. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716172. Commissary (270) 798-366373. Division Parade Field74. Fisher House (270) 798-833075. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753568. Main Post PX (270) 439-1841/184278. MWR Director (270) 798-995378. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681880. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498681. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636*Coming Soon

DW Rec CenterJanuary 1 We are OPEN on New Year’s Day 11am-8pmJanuary 1 (& every Saturday) 8-Ball Tournament 3pmJanuary 2 Movie & Popcorn 2pmJanuary 3 (& every Monday) 9-Ball Tournament 7pmJanuary 5 BOSS Meeting 2:30pmJanuary 6 (& every Thursday) Spades Tournament 6:30pmJanuary 7 (& every Friday) Table Tennis Tournament 7pmJanuary 9 Post Wide Chess Tournament 2pmJanuary 14 BOSS Civil Rights Museum Trip*January 19 BOSS Meeting 2:30pmJanuary 23 Post Wide Pool Tournament 2pm*The National Civil Rights Museum is a great place to visit on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. The museum is located in the actual hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. You could easily spend many hours at the museum perusing the events leading up to the death of Martin Luther King Jr., as well as the aftermath and investigation. BOSS will also visit Beale Street. Join BOSS for this overnight trip to Memphis on January 14-15, 2011. Advance registration is required by January 11. Call 270-798-7858.

Adventure Program CalendarJanuary 4 Climbing 101 4pm -6pm $15 Age: 16+

A fun, easy clinic on rock climbing basics. Preregister by Noon Jan 4th.

January 8 LBL Mountain Biking 8am -4pm $15 Age: 14+Enjoy views of Land Between the Lakes while riding beginner and intermediate single track mountain bike trails ranging from 1.5 to 11 miles. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Bikes, helmets and gloves provided. Preregister by 4:00pm Jan 7th

January 15 Climb Nashville – Indoor Climbing 10:30am-3:30pm $25Explore 12,000 sq feet of climbing space at Climb Nashville. Tickets include a 2 hour Intro to Climbing/Belay class. Preregister by 4:00pm Jan 14th

January 22-23 Lost Seas Overnight Caving 11am 1/22 – 3pm 1/23 $89 Age: 10+

Crawl through cracks and crevices between undeveloped cave rooms. Campout overnight in caverns where jaguars once roamed, moonshine was distilled, and Confederate Soldiers mined gunpowder. See remarkable rock formations, including rare cave flowers! Mandatory Pre-trip meeting at 5:00pm on Jan 20th Preregister by 4:00pm Jan 7th

January 29 Dog Hike – On Post 11:00am $2Bring furry friends along for a hike on trails around Outdoor Recreation. Dogs must remain on leashes and under control at all times. Preregister by 9:00am on Jan 29th

Super Bowl PartyAt DW Rec for fans of all ages on Feb 6. Game kickoff is at approximately 5:45pm on our large screen in the

main lounge, with pregame activities beginning earlier in the afternoon. We will have all types of food for you to enjoy, beginning around 5pm, with replenishment at half time as well as door prize drawings for some fabulous gifts.

Mark your calendar NOW!

Smoky Mountains Ski TripLet’s all go to the mountains of Tennessee for a wonderful getaway. If you don’t know how to ski, instructions are available to all beginners.This trip is scheduled

for the Feb 18-21. You pay for the skiing, lodging and meals and BOSS provides the transportation. Pack your toboggan, snow boards, and head on

up the snow covered paths of the Smoky Mountains.

Call the BOSS office at 270-798-7858 or stop by the Dale Wayrynen Recreation Center, BOSS headquarters for moreinformation on this trip. The price of this get-a-way weekend will be determined by the number of people who signup! Remember to get the word out to your unit. The more that go, the cheaper the trip!


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TASKED WITH ANY NUMBER OF EXERCISES AND unpredictable events from special training exercises to PCSing, ETSing and deployments, many of our military members have servicerequirements that may affect their tax filings next year, according tothe Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS asserts on its websitethat certain events such as relocating to a new post and the actualprocess of getting there (whether flying or driving) can impact tax returns filed by military members. For members of the armed forces,here are few tips to help Soldiers maximize their returns.

Moving Expenses A member of the armed forces on active duty whomoves as a result of a permanent change of station (PCS) is permittedto deduct reasonable expenses due to the cost of moving. The expenses are for costs not reimbursed by the military. They also cover cost for members of Soldier’s household.

Combat Pay Compensation for enlisted Soldiers and warrant officerswho served in a combat zone for any part of a month in the year iscompletely exempt\t from taxation. For commissioned officers, that exclusion stops at the highest enlisted pay, plus any hostile fire or imminent danger pay.

Deadline Extension For Soldiers and other military members who qualify, there are automatic deadline extensions for filing tax returns,paying taxes, filing claims and for other transactions involving the IRS.

Uniform Cost and Upkeep If Army regulations prohibit the wearing ofcertain uniforms when off duty, the maintenance and upkeep of thoseuniforms can be deducted, however those expenses must adjusted inconjunction with any allowances or reimbursements received.

Travel to Reserve Duty Expenses incurred as result of travel to a reserve duty site can be deducted if they are not reimbursed and thedistance is greater than 100 miles from your place of residence.

ROTC Students Subsistence allowances paid to ROTC students participating in advanced training are not taxable. However, activeduty pay – such as pay received during summer advancedcamp – is taxable.

Civilian Life Transitioning Costs incurred while looking for new employment may deducted for recently separated Soldiers. Such deductions may include travel, resume preparation fees, outplacementagency fees and moving costs should a relocating event occur in conjunction with the start of a new job.

Tax Help Most military installations offer free tax filing and preparation assistance during the filing season. For Soldiers stationedat Fort Campbell, the Fort Campbell Community Tax Center offers taxpreparation services and advice for all military personnel.

For more information, see IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide,a summary of key military-related tax topics. The publication can bedownloaded at www.irs.gov or ordered by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM(800-829-3676). Source: IRS.gov

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Fort Campbell Community Tax CenterOpen to all military personnel,

Family members, DoD Civilians and Retirees,the Fort Campbell Community Tax Center offers free federal and state income tax preparation to everyone who possesses a valididentification card. The center is located at 2699 onKentucky Avenue, between the Dryer Field House and Burger King.

Single Soldiers can complete their tax returns without missing work by taking advantage of the Drop-Off service available atthe tax center. This service is available to single Soldiers without dependents. Tax documents can be dropped-off at the tax center or at its AAFES location. Tax returns are usually ready for pick up thenext day.

The tax center also offers Time-In and Time-Out cards andappointment slips to better plan your visit. Also, to expedite the taxpreparation process, Soldiers should complete a client intake sheetbefore going to the tax center. The form is available at the tax center.It can also be downloaded at www.campbell.army.mil/campbell/SJA/Documents/2009%20Intake%20Sheet.pdf.

Business hours at the Tax Center through April 15, 2011 are:M-F 0900 to 1900, SAT 0900 to 1400(Walk-ins Only), SUN Closed,DONSAs 0900 to 1400 (Walk-ins Only). From April 16 – December15, the hours are: M-F 0900 to 1600, SAT- Closed, SUN – Closed,and DONSAs – Closed.

Appointments made with the tax center can be made in person and should be scheduled two weeks in advance. For more information, contact the Fort Campbell Community Tax Center at(270) 798-1040.


Sound Tax Tipsfor the Modern War Fighter

by Robert W. Mitchell

GRAB THESE DOCUMENTS BEFORE YOU GO TO THE TAX CENTERProof of identity/military identification

A copy of last year’s Federal and State tax returns if available

Social Security cards for you and any dependents included on the return. A Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration is acceptable.

Birth dates for you, and any dependents who will be included on the return

Wage and earning statements (Form W-2)

Interest and dividend statements from banks, mutual fund companies and brokerages(Form 1099)

Retirement income/distributions (Form 1099-R)

Miscellaneous income statements (Forms 1099-misc, W2G, etc)

Student loan payment information

IRA contribution information

Documentation for deductions including unreimbursed medical expenses, state incomeand property taxes, mortgage interest, charitable contributions and unreimbursed business expenses

Daycare expenses and provider’s Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number

Bank routing number and account number for direct deposit Source: Fort Campbell Tax Center: (270) 798-1040

Healthy Barracks RecipesYou really can cook healthy meals in your room

by Tara Goodson


I KNOW IT SEEMS LIKE AN OXYMORON TO USE THEwords “healthy” and “barracks recipes” in a title, but you really can cookhealthy meals in the microwave in your room. Eating out, whether it isat a sit down restaurant or fast food drive-through, can add inches toyour waistline and narrow your wallet in a short period of time. Take alook at your bank statement and add up how much money you have spent

eating out last month. Now add how much comes out of your pay for yourmeal card. (Have you tried your dining facility lately? Lots of choicesthere…you might find something new that excites your taste buds!) More than you thought? With a few minor changes and a trip to the commissary, you can enjoy meals you prepare yourself. You won’t evenhave a lot of dishes to clean up!

Flavorful Couscous In a microwave safe bowl, heat a can of your favorite vegetable soupuntil it has just started to boil. Immediately toss in eight ounces of unflavored couscous. Cover the bowl and let the couscous absorb theliquid, approximately five minutes. You can shake in some garlic salt, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper seasoning or any other seasons you enjoy.

One Dish Microwave SpaghettiIn a microwave safe casserole dish crumble 1 pound ground beef. Add a packet ofspaghetti seasoning. Cook on high until no longer pink, approximately 4 minutes.Drain excess fat off and break any large pieces of meat up. Add 1 jar spaghettisauce, ¾ jar of water and 1 package of uncooked spaghetti noodles broken into 2inch pieces. If you like sliced mushrooms or any other vegetable in your spaghetti,now is the time to add these ingredients. Just remember to add small amounts ofwater for the additional ingredients. Stir well and cover. Cook on high for 10-12minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the microwave, let stand 5 minutes,and then smother in parmesan cheese.

Fantastic FishGet your omega-3s by preparing fish in your microwave. Place two wild salmon filletsin a shallow, microwavable dish. Season with salt and pepper, add one crushed garlic

clove or garlic powder, and drizzle a tablespoon each of olive oil, lemon juice andwhite wine (if you are 21 or older, of course!) over salmon fillets. Cook on high for 8

to 10 minutes or until edges are flaky. Let stand 2 minutes, and then dig in.

Breakfast in a CupPlace a small pat of butter or margarine in a large coffee mug. Add 1-2 eggs, a dash of salt and pepper and a small handful of

shredded cheddar cheese. Add a splash of milk and mix everything with a fork. Cook on high for 45 seconds to a minute. If eggs are still runny continue to cook in 10 second increments until they are just soft set and moist. Let stand for 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Do not overcook eggs, or you will have something similar in consistency to a rubber ball! If you have some bacon, ham or turkey,

this is a great addition.

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FORT CAMPBELL’S PROXIMITY TO NASHVILLEmeans we have great access to a variety of activities.Music, historical events and locations, outdoor activitiesand sports are all within driving distance. The NashvillePredators are the 27th franchise in the NHL’s history andthe Preds faced-off for the first time on October 10, 1998against the Florida Panthers. If you grew up watchinghockey, then you can get your fix watching the Predator’sgreat defensive line-up at the Bridgestone Arena. Neverbeen to a game? You can cheer them on for some of the lowest pricesaround. The entire team is well known for being avid Military supporters. Every Monday home game is $20 Military Mondays; youcan purchase the best seats available for only 20 bucks! The nextMilitary Monday is February 7 against the Edmonton Oilers. FortCampbell has also been the recipient of FREE tickets to almost everygame this season. Thanks to anonymous donors, MWR Leisure TravelServices is able to distribute those fast moving tickets on a first come,first served basis; please contact them at (270)798-7436 for information. Bridgestone Arena also offers many other discounts, sodon’t hesitate to check out their website when you are looking for upcoming games.

Having grown up in Montana, I enjoyed hockey every weekend. I grew up watching everything from pee-wee to adultgames. It’s amazing to see young children honingtheir skills in the ice. I can’t stand upon ice skates, much to mymom’s chagrin, but I suredo know how to yell mylungs out while watching agame. You can cheer on theplayers with the mascot“Gnash”, the Ice Girls, Pred’sDancers, and all the other rabidhockey fans of Nashville.

Because of the Arena’slayout, you will have a great viewno matter if you are in the cheapseats or on the glass. Gnash, asaber-toothed tiger, pumps thecrowd up by rappelling from the ceiling, zip-lining across the stadiumor bursting onto the ice in a four-wheeler. There are activities,games and great music to listen to during the 20 minute intermissions between periods.

Even though the Preds are a relatively young team, they have set significant milestones in their ten year history. They have made it to the play-offsfour times in the last five years despite talkof the team being sold and moved to a different city. Rumors persistthat Music City only cares about football, but based on the nearly sold

out games this year, I’dsay hockey is catchingon in this southerncity! Part of the reason for the increase in attendance is theNashville PredatorsFoundation. The

charities that benefit arelisted on the Predator’s NHLwebsite. They also host Stickto Reading=Succeeding, Friday Fun Day andPencil Partner Program. You never know when you will catch a playersupporting the local community!

This year’s player that has the privelege of wearing the Captain jersey is defenseman Shea Weber. Shea was drafted as a49th pick in the second round in 2003 and has spent his NHL careerwith the Predators. His teammates this year include players from theU.S., Canada, Sweden, Belarus, Germany, Finland and the Czech

Republic. While there is not a Hall ofFamer on the roster, the team has thehonor of having two members play in the2010 Winter Olympics. Shea played forthe Canadian team and Ryan Suterplayed for the American team. It was anail biter when they faced off for theGold, which the Canadians won. Ryancomes from hockey history, as doeshis dad, Bob Suter. Bob played onthe Miracle on Ice team in 1980.This team, made up of collegiateand amateur players, played againstthe Russians for the Gold Medal.The Russian team was consideredthe best team at the time andwent on to win the Silver thatyear. Why do I think you shouldgo to a Nashville Predator’sgame? Tell me what othersport can you go to that hasblood, sticks and ice? I hateto admit it, but a big appealof the game is the chanceof a fight. You ever heard

of the saying…” I went to afight and a hockey game broke out”? Of

course there are penalties, from a minor one like cross-checking to a major one like charging, but the time goes by soquickly and the team without the penalty has the chance to score on a power play. If you brave the chill of the ice and the screamingcrowds, you could see a hat trick, and I just might see you there!

Nashville Predators Show Their Teeth in

“Smashville”by Tara Goodson

During my twenty plus years of military service as a U.S.Army Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor, I have come to the conclusionthat one of the greatest enemies against fostering and nurturinghealthy relationships is UNFORGIVENESS! Refusing to forgive is likea person putting a lethal snake in his or her treasure chest and allowing others to open the box, only to be bitten by the deadly snake.Believe it or not, when people refuse to forgive others, it is a very unhealthy predicament to be in. It is very difficult to breathe whensomething is restricting your oxygen flow. An unforgiving attitude islike a constrictor that drains you of your energy to be happy.

Unforgiveness eats away at the joy, heart, and soul. Refusingto forgive is one of the ways we cut off our ability to grow as a humanbeing of a grateful and gracious society. When blockage occurs inheart arteries, doctors work diligently to remove the blockage for thesake of the patient’s health and life. The same rule applies when people have unforgiving ‘dust clouds’ as part of their lives. When werefuse to allow the purging of forgiveness to operate to the fullest inour lives, it creates blockage in our spiritual house. When we refuseto forgive, it is an indication that we have a crack in our foundationthat needs repairing.

The angry ghost that refuses to forgive will hang around aslong as you allow it to. It knows it cannot survive without using yourenergy, strength, and heart. If you refuse to deal with it, it will become a runaway train and begin to suppress your joy, steal yourpeace, and destroy your relationships. I have watched the cruelty of the unforgiving transform people into individuals they wereashamed to be associated with once they had worked through their unforgiving pain.

An unforgiving complex is like having a colony of termites inuntreated wood. If the termites go undetected and untreated, justimagine, in a short time they can destroy the most beautiful buildingsimaginable. We must understand that termites eat away at wood even

when we are sleeping, and most of the time their destruction goes unnoticed until it is too late. The damage is already done before youcan bring in the exterminator to eradicate the infestation. When people perpetuate the actions of an unforgiving enemy, the vibe fromthe campaign is so powerful, lethal, and destructive that it can wipeout many with just one retaliatory act. If you are struggling on thedark side of life because you are entangled by a grudge that you findis difficult to let go, please consider this basic fact: no one is perfectand we all have made and will continue to make mistakes. Some ofour mistakes have been small, while others have been large; yet,somewhere along the way, were forgiven. Much of our success in lifeis attributed to others forgiving us and giving us new opportunities tocorrect our mistakes.

Forgiveness is like planting a seed on fertile ground - immediately it springs up and you begin reaping a life sustaining harvest from the seed. I believe forgiveness is one the principle attribute that makes Americans good people and America a great nation. The willingness of the people to give others a secondchance is the one of the “unsung heroes” of America. If you were to tracethe successful pilgrimage of some ofAmerica’s greatest heroes, you will discover their success was a direct result from the action of willingness toforgive somewhere down the line. Forgiveness has a habit of leaving a positive trail of hope. Therefore, as youstart your day, please do not forget totake your forgiveness vitamin; it will giveyou the energy and fortitude to growstronger in your relationships regardlessof the storms you will encounter in life.


ForgivenessThe vitamin that strengthens relationships

by Chaplin (COL) Alvin E. Miller

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