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EditorLisa [email protected]

ContributorsSherry FanaraWilla GarrettLawrence HamrickLinda HowleTere KangasNikki LillegardMaureen ScottSharon ShawJayme Stalder

PhotographyPaula HallettDeborah Young

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Creative DirectorSears Hallett

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3 Q & A with Child, Youth and School ServicesExplore all the great programs CYSS has to help single parents.

8 Single Soldiers with Children: A Spiritual PerspectiveFollow one man’s journey as a single parent Soldier.

10 Entertaining Kids on a DimeFind out what Fort Campbell has to offer for FREE Family entertainment!

14 Coming Back Together Tips on how to smoothly transition through reintegration.

15 Lt. Dan Band Returns to Fort CampbellGet ready for a fun filled evening with the musical stylings of the Lt. Dan Band!

18 Staying Fit for Family DutyMake fitness your top priority today.

20 BOSS 2011 Army Festival of the Arts CompetitionExperience a celebration of art and talent.

20 Navigate the Exceptional Family Member Program with EaseDiscover how ACS EFMP can help single parents obtain resources for their Exceptional Family Member.

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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 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 thetime 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 towww.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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Attention, Single Parents! Do you needdaycare or an enrichment program for yourchild(ren)? Whether you live on or off post,Fort Campbell Child, Youth and School

Services (CYSS) have a variety of services to meet the needs of your children ages 4 weeks to18 years of age. Each program focuses on enhancing children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development, and promotes opportunities for each child’s individual creativity. CYSS programs also offer nutritious meals and snacks, specially trained staff, planned learning activities and materials appropriate for your child's age and development in each program. Yourchildren must be registered with CYSS in order to participate, even if theprogram is free. Please read the Questions & Answers below to determineif any of our programs fit your Family’s needs.

How Do I Register My Children With CYSS?Parent Central Service (PCS) (270) 798-0674 or (270) 412-0173 registers and re-register patrons for all Child, Youth & School Services programs. Parents may walk-in to complete registration each Mondaythrough Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. At PCS, parents may register and enroll in any CYSS program.We provide detailed information about all CYSS programs along with childcare referrals. PCS provides information to assist Families with specialneeds in receiving necessary services and appropriate placement withinCYSS. Program orientations are scheduled with parents before beginninga program or activity to meet the staff and acquaint parents and childrenwith program specific policies and procedures. Parents may apply onlineat www.fortcampbellmwr.com/CYS. Go to the ‘PCS’ page. This will get youto ‘RecTrac’ to complete the pre-registration. Click on ‘CYSS’ and thehome pages will provide the pre-registration information. Once we receive the pre-registration information, PCS staff will call the parent toset up an appointment to come in to complete the process. Parents may,of course, walk-in Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Appointments are completed on Fridays (no walk-ins). Questions shouldbe directed to (270) 798-0674. PCS can also sign you up to view thewww.armyfcc.com website as you search for a child care provider.

I need full day care for my young child(ren). CYSS offers two options.(Option #1) Fort Campbell hosts eight Child Development Centers (CDC)that provide up to 12 hours of care, Monday through Friday, between 5:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children 6weeks to 5 years of age. Through real experiences,the child develops self-control, independence, corevalues and is introduced to different cultures of theworld. Strengthened by our training, we take theextra step to provide opportunities for children to develop, grow, and learn from each other as well asthe adult caregivers. (Option #2) Family Child Care (FCC) offers care inhomes on post and off post for patrons seeking childcare. All homes are certified and monitored by theFCC program staff and other proponents. Extensivebackground checks are completed annually on allproviders and anyone in their home 12 years andolder. Providers receive the same CYSS initial andon-going training as caregivers in the center before offering care to children. In addition FCC care givers provide a wide variety of development activities for children ages 4 weeks to 12 years. Providersoffer full day and part day child care. Some providers even offer weekendcare, hourly care, and extended care to meet your Family’s needs. Formore information, call (270) 798-4959 or visit the FCC office located at5668 Wickham Avenue.

Can my child receive care through CYSS even if I work non-traditionalhours (i.e. second shift and midnights)? YES.(Option 1) The Child Development (CD) Home is designed to support Families who work non-traditional hours outside of the 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Monday through Friday time frame. The CD Home cares for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age, and is available for care based upon the parent's non-traditional work schedule. Children must be registered through Parent Central Services. Call (270) 412-4479 for more information.(Option 2) Family Child Care (FCC) provides weekend and extended care.Contact the FCC office at (270) 798-4959 for more information.

My child cannot get in the Pre-K program off-post. Is there a Pre-K onpost that we can use? YES. CYSS has a Pre-K program called Army StrongBeginnings, and is designed to successfully prepare children to enterkindergarten. Curriculum focuses on meeting all of your child’s develop-mental needs, equip them with basic academics, and “KindergartenClassroom Etiquette” skills to enhance “school readiness.” Our programis considered a “wrap-around program” combining full-daycare with a 3 hour instructional program from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday -Friday. Hours of operation are 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday throughFriday. Only children who will be entering Kindergarten the following fall

are eligible to attend Strong Beginnings Pre-K. Eachchild must be age 4 prior to September 1 of that school year.

Is it possible for me to get care for my child in the center for only a few hours a day? Yes. CYSS has threeoptions.(Option 1) Hourly care is available to support singleparents, as well as other Soldiers, who need no morethan 20 hours of care per week. Maybe you need to runerrands or just need care for an entire day. If so, thismay be the best option for your Family. Hourly care isavailable from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each Monday -Friday, and is located at 5283 Tennessee Ave., (behindHooper Bowling Center). Call (270) 412-4477 or

(270) 417-4889 for more information. (Option 2) Part Day Preschool (PDPS) is a 3-hour program that is designedwith an interactive curriculum to stimulate the entire development of children ages 3-5 years. PDPS provides a positive and friendly early-learning experience. Parents may select a 2-day (Tuesday and Thursday) or a 3-day (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) program. Morningor afternoon sessions operate from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.(Option 3) School Age Services (SAS) provides affordable before-schooland after-school care in a quality program that meets the needs of children in grades K-5. Located at three different sites, SAS offers a variety of club-base programs in four service areas to include sports & fitness, fine arts, citizenship & leadership, and leisure & recreation. Transportation is available, from and to SAS sites, to five off-post schoolsand to all on-post elementary schools. Separate SAS camps are operatedduring winter and spring breaks, and a full-day camp is offered during thesummer months. Daily walk-ins are welcomed for a minimal fee. Contactthe SAS office at (270) 412-2315 for more information.

Are there programs available for my older children? Absolutely!(Option 1) Youth Services (YS) offers a FREE Eagles Club for students in6th through 8th grades during after school hours, along with a Teen Club24/7 for students in high school. Both programs focus on four serviceareas to include sports & fitness, fine arts, citizenship & leadership, andleisure & recreation. YS offers individual and team sports for youth ages4-18 years. Camps are offered during periods when schools are not in session, and a full day camp is offered during summer months. For moreinformation, call (270) 798-6355/3168.

(Option 2) The EDGE! Program provides opportunities for youth ages 11-18, to experience, develop, grow and excel through a variety of monthlyclasses and other events. All of the events are absolutely FREE for any student registered with CYSS. The activities are fun, and geared to enhance knowledge in life skills, art, fitness and adventure. Most of thetime,transportation to the activity is included. Single parents can take advantage of this free and exciting program to teach your children skillsand expose them to a variety of opportunities and activities. For more information, parents may contact (270) 461-0662. (Option 3) The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program offers year-round workexperience for youth ages 15-18 years. These apprentice positions willbetter equip each qualified participant with skills needed for a highly competitive job market. Apprentice positions are for youths ages 15 - 18years of age who maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average. Other aspects of the program include workforce preparation, training, exploratorywork experience, and college exploration workshops. Get HIRED, and earn$500 upon successfully completing the 12-week term. For more information about the HIRED program or applications and deadlines forsubmission, call (270) 412-3994.

Are there other CYSS support programs available? Oh, definitely!SKIESUnlimited (School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, andSkills), offer instructional monthly classes that include art, cooking,sewing, dance, drama, gymnastics, martial arts, music and foreign language. Possibilities for program are unlimited for Army children andyouth ranging from 6 weeks to adolescence. SKIES is located at building3411, and will not open on the weekends this summer. Our regular schedule will resume in August. Talented volunteers to assist with programs are always welcome. For more info, call 270-412-5455.

School Support Services is managed by three School Liaison Officers(SLO), who use a variety of resources to provide assistance with issuesconcerning student transition for students in grades K-12. The School Liaison Officer acts as a communication link between the installation andthe surrounding school districts. SLO collaborates with the local schoolcommunity to address educational issues involving military children.School Support Services also works in collaboration with Child, Youth andSchool Services to offer support to all military-connected home schoolfamilies. The Home School program includes monthly support meetingsfor military-connected families living both on and off the installation andoffers enrichment classes through SKIESUnlimited. The contact numberis (270) 798-9874.

CYSS currently provides childcare at the Soldier Family Assistance Center (SFAC). In partnership with other proponents such as the WarriorTransition Battalion (WTB), the SFAC provides a one-stop shop to meet theunique needs of Warriors in Transition (WT). The efforts of this compassionate, dedicated, and supportive team focuses on encouragingself-development and wellness of WTs and their Families.


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RAISING CHILDREN AS A SINGLE PARENT IS TOUGH. I know because I was once a single parent. Before I was a single parent,I was in the position of being the one with visitation rights. Needless tosay, I have experienced both ends of the spectrum when it comes tobeing a single parent. I share this with you because it is likely that youtoo, share some of the same challenges as I once did.

All of the issues that surround being a single parent seem to besort of a juggling act. You’re oneperson trying to provide the bestyou can for another human beingthat you, by choice, helped bringinto this world. This is by nomeans, simplistic. It’s difficultenough dealing with the day today responsibilities in order tomake your life function fairlywell; but now, you’ve got theadded responsibilities that comewith raising a child alone. In reality, you’re one person withthe ominous task of totally managing anywhere from two, toseveral lives on a daily basis.Yeah, it’s overwhelming at timesto say the very least. If only everyone would cooperate, thenthe chaos would be much easierto manage. One thing’s for sure,if you don’t adequately providefor your personal needs, your lifecan become dysfunctional, and worse, you could pass these bad habitsdown to your kids where they, as future parents, begin the cycle all overagain.

It was during these times of struggle that Iwould despair. Yes, truly despair. You see, even if others don’t want tobelieve it, it’s normal for people to really despair, especially when things

are overwhelming. Why? Because humans have real, but limited abilities; and nobody wins all the time or gets a prize when they lose. Infact, struggle is necessary because unless we as humans go throughstruggles, we never have the potential for real growth and resiliency. Soit was during these times of struggle and despair that I realized I couldn’t do all that I was now responsible for alone. Yes, there wereother people that could and would help; but they too, were limited in

what they both couldand would do. No, I could not rely on others alone; I had tohave someone greaterthan myself and other people.

It was throughmy spiritual experiencethat I received the energy to see both mychildren and myselfthrough tough times.This spiritual experencewas very important, notbecause it made thingseasier, but because itprovided me with thewherewithal to createplans, work harder,have more patience,build more resilience,and most importantly,

to know and be thankful that I was indeed not alone. It was also important that I realized early on that while I had some talent and skill,the only other thing that I could actually count on was luck. These aloneweren’t good enough. I had to have help from a power that transcendedthe tangible world. Another reason I clung to my spiritual experience somuch is derived from a question that I asked myself during very hardtimes: From what else to you draw energy when you’re at your limit andthe world has given you all it can? To my mind, the only other plausibleanswer to this question is God. Luck is not a plausible answer and so itwas and still is that I rely on God to help me through this life that is stillfraught with challenges wherein my talent, skills, and luck are neverenough to pull me through. Why do I pass this on to you as a single person with children? The reason is you have a big responsibility andyou, other people, and resources are finite. There are times when yousimply need more. Now ask yourself: Where do I get help?

Single Soldier With ChildrenA Spirtual Perspective

by Lawrence Hamrick


Do you need spiritual guidance? Contact Fort Campbell’s Chaplain Services at (270) 798-6124 or

visit their website atwww.campbell.army.mil/campbell/chaplain/.


HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU HEARD YOUR KIDS SAY THEYare bored and want to do something fun and different; but you have little to no money or ideas? There are solutions! The great thing aboutbeing at Fort Campbell is you have four communities within 45 minutestravel: Fort Campbell, Oak Grove, Hopkinsville, and Clarksville.

Fort Campbell’s D.W. Recreation Center, located at 6145Desert Storm Avenue, provides a wealth of fun activities to keep yourFamily entertained. Equipped with pool tables, gaming systems, musical instruments and internet access, D.W. Recreation Center has

something to offer every member of your Family. Keep the fun going allmonth long by attending one of many events to include monthly icecream socials, movie and popcorn day, and special events for holidays.The best part, it’s all FREE! To learn more about what D.W. RecreationCenter has to offer, call (270) 798-7391.

Also available on Fort Campbell is the Armed Services YMCA(ASYMCA), located at 3068 Reed Avenue. Every month the ASYMCAhosts a pancake breakfast and atheme related dinner. Anothergreat service provided by ASYMCAis the Backdoor Boutique locatedat 5660 Screaming Eagle Blvd.The Backdoor Boutique is a thriftstore available to all E-5 and belowwhere everything is FREE! Let yourkids go crazy picking out their ownthings from clothes to toys. Formore information about ASYMCAevents, call (270) 798-7422. Tolearn more about everything theBackdoor Boutique has to offer,call (270) 356-1566.

The R.F. Sink MemorialLibrary, located at 38 ScreamingEagle Blvd, provides monthly

programs to entertain and educate your Family. They host a Baby & MeLapsit every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Story Time every Thursday at10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., followed by Craft Time at 11 a.m. and 2p.m. For more information about events and hours of operation, call(270)798-5729 or visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com/education/Library.

Have you ever thought about going to a farm for the day andpicking your own fresh fruit? You pay a fraction of the cost than youwould in a grocery store, all while entertaining your Family. Check outwww.pickyourown.org to find great local places and to see what is in

season. Be sure to call each location to check times and picking schedules.

Oak Grove offers great FREE entertainment for the Family atMovies at the Vice at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park everythird Saturday until September. Another fun event Oak Grove willhost in September is their annual Butterfly Festival with free interactive entertainment, crafts, bubble zone, butterfly habitat,pony rides and train rides. Find out more about these and otherevents at www.visitoakgroveky.com.

Hopkinsville has several festivals and events to entertain thechildren. Take a peek at www.visithopkinsville.com to find free or inexpensive things to do with your Family every month. The Parksand Recreation website is www.hoptownrec.org and the city’s website is www.hoptown.org.

Clarksville Parks and Recreations website, located atwww.parksafterdark.com, is full of fun things to do such as Moviesin the Park and Dive In. Movies in the Park is held at Heritage Parkon select Fridays and Saturdays until October. For a list of datesand featured movies visit their website. Available for teens 15-18years old, Dive In offers teens an opportunity to mingle while watching a movie at the pool.

Customs House Museum, located at 200 South Second Streetin downtown Clarksville, is another great place for kids to enjoy. Exposeyour children to local art for FREE on Sundays and visit the Explorer’sGallery which includes Aunt Alice’s Attic, McGregor’s Market andkitchen, and the Bubble Cave. To round out your adventure, get “allaboard” to see the Custom House Museum’s model trains. Volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the Custom House Museum and future events and exhibits, call (931) 648-5780 or visit their websiteat customshousemuseum.org. Every month Fort Campbell hosts

a variety of activities to include Family fun days, festivals, concerts,movies and more. Information and flyers about these events are availableat the Army Community Service building located at 5661 ScreamingEagle Blvd or you can visit MWR’swebsite at www.fortcampbellmwr.comto locate more information. Mostevents are available for free! FortCampbell is a great place to live andexplore. Check it out!

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Entertaining Kids on a Dimeby Tere Kangas

Child, Youth & School Services1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44853. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33044. Gardner Hills (CDC)5. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67676. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (CDC) (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) 798-067414. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills (SAS)16. *Werner Park #1 (SAS)17. *Werner Park #2 (SAS)11. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-545519. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) & 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) 798-027725. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156626. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment27. 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) 798-4610

30. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140Recreation & Leisure

32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-424735. *The Zone36. 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) 798-217583. 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 Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309452. 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) 956-1101/1100

62. 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 & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753578. 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

AAFES84. Airfield Mini Mall (270) 640-461485. Community Town Center

Class Six (270) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

68. Exchange (270) 439-184186. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184687. Firestone (270) 439-186588. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1 (Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102089. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191490. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635391. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (270) 431-2410

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BOSS Events

August 6 Great Escape Movie Night 4:30pmSign up at D.W. Rec Center. Open to the first 15 Soldiers who sign up.

August 7 BOSS Talent Rehearsal 2pmBOSS Variety Show participant rehearsal.

August 28 “Tonight is Going to be a Good Night” 3pmA variety of talent will fill the stage at D.W. Rec. for an afternoon of fun and excitement. This is the BOSS entry in the 2011 Army Festival of the Arts Competition.

BOSS events are open to all eligible single Soldiers and geographical bachelors. Call 798-7391/7446/7858 for more information.

DW Rec Center

August 14 Make Your Own Sundae 3pmMake your own ice cream creation for FREE. Several flavors of ice cream and a wide variety of toppings will be provided.

August 19 & 20 The Female Odd Couple 7pmNeil Simon’s The Female Odd Couple is an adaptation of the 1965 famous play the Odd Couple, and depicts the life of two mismatched roommatesone neat and uptight, the other more easygoing and slovenly. Cost is $5 and will include dessert at intermission.

August 21 Post Wide Table Tennis Tournament 2pmTable Tennis Tournament is open to all eligible MWR users, with those under 18 being accompanied by a parent while they are in the building. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in several categories.

August 26 Dinner Theater The Female Odd Couple 6pm Dinner/7pm PlayEnjoy a night of laughter at Neil Simon’s The Female Odd Couple Dinner begins at 6pm and the play begins at 7pm. Dinner includes lasagna, salad, garlic bread, tea, coffee and dessert at intermission. Cost is $15 per person and $25 for couples. This is the D.W. Rec. entry into the 2011 Army Festival of the Arts Competition.

Adventure Program Calendar

August 6-7 LBL Overnight Canoe & Kayak TBD at pre-trip $45 Age 12+Land Between the Lakes Overnight Canoe and Kayak expedition. All transportation and food while camping provided. Bring tents and sleeping bags or contact ODR for supplies. Fishing permitted with minimal gear however, proper licenses are required prior to trip. Mandatory Pre-Trip meeting on August 4 at 5pm. Preregistration required by 4pm on August 4.

August 8 Climbing 101 4pm-6pm $15 Age 14+This class will prepare you with the basic knowledge to venture into the high adrenaline based sport of Rock Climbing. Meet at the Challenge Course Complex. Preregistration required by 2pm on August 8.

August 13 Kings Bluff Rock Climbing Trip 9am-3pm $25 Age 12+ (with parental supervision)Kings Bluff, located in downtown Clarksville, is a great beginner to intermediate climbing area. No previous experience necessary. All equipment, instruction and transportation provided. Meet at the Outdoor Recreation. Preregistration required by 4pm on August 12.

August 14 Dog Hike 11am $2 per dog We will be hiking the trails located around Outdoor Recreation. For the safety of all, dogs must remain on leashes and under control at all times while on this hike. Meet at Outdoor Rec. Preregistration required by 4pm on August 13.

August 15 Mountain Bike Meet-up 4:30pm-6:30pm $5 Age 14+Join ODR for a trail ride through the trails around Outdoor Rec. Bring your own bike and it’s FREE, if you don’t have a bike try one of ours for only $5! All skill abilities accepted. Meet at Outdoor Rec. Preregistration NOT-required but encouraged for all who need a bike. Preregister by 2pm on August 15.

August 20 Duck River Canoe Trip 8am-6pm $15 Age 6+The Duck River is the largest self contained river in the state of Tennessee. The breath taking scenery and Family friendly waters makes this a perfect location for a Family float trip. Preregistration required by 4pm on August 19.

August 21 Short Spring Day Hike 9am-4pm $15 Age 10+Experience one of the best hiking destinations in Middle Tennessee. We will be hiking 2.9 miles on the moderate hiking trail. Bring snacks, water, and a packed lunch. Preregistration required by 4pm August 19.

August 24 Family Float Canoe Trip 4pm-7pm $5 Age 2+Trip covers a 5 mile stretch of the Cumberland River. Transportation and equipment provided. Preregistration required by 2pm on August 24.

August 27 Ocoee Rafting Upper & Middle 6am-9pm $85 Age 14+Paddle 8+ miles on the Upper and Middle with rapids from class III-IV. All rafting equipment provided, bring secure shoes, (no flip-flops or bare feet) a sacked lunch or snacks and money for dinner on the way home. Preregistration required by 4pm on August 15.

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REUNIONS ARE AN EXCITING TIME, BUT THEY CAN BE confusing for children of all ages. Rebuilding trust and closeness takes time. Childrendesire a close relationship with their returning Family member, but they may be unsureof what to do or how to react. A parent’s long absence is a source of emotional strain forthe child and parent however, it’s possible to rebuild your relationship. The homecoming of the service member is a major change for children in the household. They have grown physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually during the deployment. Children are not as skilled at coping with their stress in part because they have less experience doing so. As a result, they may temporarily act out or regress to a less mature stage of behavior. The entire Family may face a four to six week readjustment period.

Single Parent issuesIn addition to the joy and stress felt before a reunion, single parents may feel particularly anxious about the bond formed by the child and the temporary caregiver. Hereare some tips for transitioning back home in these types of situations:• Communicate openly and frequently with both the caregiver and the child. • Involve the caregiver in the transition. Forcing the child to suddenly separate can bejust as traumatic as when you left.

• Ask how things were done while you were gone. It will help you plan how to ease yourchild back into your rules and schedules. Try and not make sudden or drastic changes.

• Ask your child about his or her feelings regarding your “new” relationship. The changes in caregivers and living arrangements may make children feel a loss of control. Assure them that you will be a Family again. Enlist the help of friends and Family to help you transition back into the parent role.

• Don’t get your feelings hurt. Kids are especially vulnerable. Their emotional responseto the absence of one parent ranges from anger to having totally forgotten the parent(depending on age). Toddlers must shift their loyalties to ensure their own emotionalhealth. To shift back after a long separation plays havoc with their emotional stability.This is an especially difficult transition for single parents who have given custody of their children to grandparents, god-parents, or friends.

Communication TipsCommunicating with Family members is an important part of the reunion process. Hereare some suggestions to try when communicating with your Family about deploymentand reunions:• Be patient: Give yourself and your Family time to readjust to your return. • Be observant: Examine your Family’s new schedules and routines before suggesting changes.

• Be realistic: Family members have grown physically, emotionally and socially. • Be firm: Try not to give in to all of your children’s demands out of guilt. • Be flexible: Expect things to have changed – try things the new way. • Be open: Discuss your feelings, thoughts and concerns. • Be generous: Spend quality time with your Family. Keep in mind that children are unique and manage stress and change differently. If you have concerns about your Family’s adjustment, seek professional assistance. Children will respond to your reunion differently depending on their emotional development:

• Children under the age of 5 may act out more than normal. They may be shy, clingy,demanding or have feelings of guilt thinking they made Mom or Dad go away.

• Children between the ages of 5 and12, may respond more joyously; boasting about the returning service member to others, talking nonstop about what has been happening in their lives, or they may feel ashamed that they were not “good enough”during their time apart.

• Youth between the ages of 12 and 18, may also respond joyously; exhibiting excitement about the return home. Teenagers will have changed emotionally and physically. By the time the reunion occurs, they may feel “too old” to greet their returning parent as they arrive home. Try not to take offense to any reactions they mayhave. Remember getting readjusted will take time.The way you react and respond to

these various reactions is an important part of a successful reunion. The following techniques will help you respond to the various reactions of children through the development cycle:

Younger Children (Ages 1 to 5)

DON’T• Force hugs or playtime • Rush them into trusting youDO• Give them time to warm up • Sit or kneel at their level • Listen to what they tell you • Find out their new interests • Play together when the time is right

School Aged Children (Ages 5 to 12)

DON’T• Criticize past negative behaviorsDO• Allow them to brag about you • Spend time reviewing school work, pictures, scrapbooks, etc. • Praise them for their accomplishments during your deployment• Thank them for supporting your deployment

Teenagers (12 to 18)DON’T• Force them into spending time with you • Encourage their disinterested and disrespectful behavior • Criticize new interests or friendsDO• Listen with undivided attention • Have respect for their privacy and friends • Encourage them to share what has happened during deployment

Moving ForwardThe time following deployment is an important stage for military Families. Patience,communication, respect, flexibility and love are critical to successfully reconnecting asa Family. With a little preparation and education, your homecoming can be a memorableexperience and an opportunity to improve your relationships with your loved ones. Formore information on Family adjustment issues please refer to the Defense Centers of Excellence web site at www.dcoe.health.mil/ForWarriors/LocatingHealthcare.aspx .

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COMING BACK TOGETHERby Sherry Fanara


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THE USO IS AT IT AGAIN! THEY HAVE SET UP ANOTHERmilitary support show that I can’t wait to see and hear for the first time!The Lt. Dan Band, featuring Gary Sinise, will be visiting Fort Campbellon Saturday August 27, 2011. The band has been touring the globesince 2004, including stops here at Fort Campbell. Of course as a military Spouse, I have yet to be at the same post that they are visiting,until now!

I’m sure most of you remember, “Lieutenant Dan” was Forrest Gump’s platoon leader, who lost both of his legs in Vietnam. Forrest Gump received a Medal of Honor for his actions of saving manyof the men, to include Lt. Dan Taylor. Since the 1994 movie was released, Gary Sinise has been involved with multiple movies and mostrecently he plays the lead in the hit TV show, CSI: NY. Even as his listof accomplishments gets longer, his fans continue to recognize him asLt. Dan. Sinise has been quoted saying, “Wherever I go for the military,they always call me Lt. Dan. They just can't help it.”

The band started while Sinise was assisting with the produtionof A Streetcar named Desire in 1997, where he met fellow musicianKimo Williams. Williams was hired to compose the music for the production, and while in rehearsals, Sinise and Williams found that theyhad something in common, music. Sinise is a bass guitarist, whileWilliams plays guitar and sings. They began having house jam sessions,playing music together at William’s home, which continued for the nextfew years with other musicians in the Chicago area, and in 2003, thegroup would have their first gig.

Outside of the jam sessions and his career, Sinise was an avidsupporter of our troops, and often visited with overseas military membersserving our country. After one of his tours, he met with the USO to discuss taking the band with him for the next tour. In 2004 Sinise wouldcreate an agreement with the USO for the Lt. Dan Band to travel overseas for shows in Korea, Singapore, and Diego Garcia to entertainthe troops.

The Lt. Dan Band is a cover band that performs a wide varietyof music. According to the band website www.ltdanband.com, the Lt. Dan Band covers everything from “Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrixclassics to contemporary songs by Kelly Clarkson, Evanescence, Beyonce, Lonestar, the Zac Brown Band and much, much more.” The

band is incredibly talented. Many of the band members have degrees inthe field of music and the majority of them have an extensive background in production. Needless to say, the Lt. Dan Band knows howto put on a fantastic show. With an average of 30 to 40 shows per yearand about 75 percent of these shows being for the USO, charities, orbenefits, they prove their dedication to our military service members,Families, and supporters.

The Lt. Dan Band featuring Gary Sinise Show will be an appreciation concert provided FREE for the Fort Campbell Military Community. The show will be held at 8 p.m. at the Division Parade Field.Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Pets, glass, outsidefood and beverage, and firearms ARE NOT PERMITTED. For more information contact the MWR Public Relations Office at (270) 798-7535 or visit our website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

Lt. Dan Band Returns to Fort Campbellby Nikki Lillegard

HOW MANY OF US SAT DOWN BEFORE HAVING OUR children and pondered the true meaning of parenting? How many of youreading this article actually said, “Hmm, what IS the purpose of parenting?” If I was to make a guess it would be “very few”! We look forward to our babies, we have them, we enjoy them and we love them.Then we face the challenges all parents face as we guide them throughtheir lives. Whether we are raising our children with the help of anotherparent or if we are going italone as a single parent, regardless of the makeup ofour Family, the basic conceptsof parenting remain the same.

The ACS Family Advocacy Program (FAP) offers parenting workshopswhere this very topic is explored. In our workshopsthe purpose of parenting is defined as: “The purpose of parenting is to protect and teach our children to survive and thrive in the kindof society in which they will live”.

Sounds simpleenough, doesn’t it? That is,until you begin the day to dayefforts to accomplish this feat!No one disputes the impor-tance of parenting nor do theydispute that it can, at times,be challenging and frustrating.

How many have thought to themselves “What’s up with this kid?Why can’t he/she just do what I say and make everyone’s life easier?”The parenting workshops look at these types of questions. Why do children do what they do? Why do we, as parents, do what we do? Whatworks? What doesn’t work? Why does or doesn’t it work? Caring for theCaregiver is a large part of parenting work-shops. If parents don’t takethe time to make sure they are happy and healthy, they run the risk of not

being the best they can be for their children.Topics such as preventing problems, discipline and tantrums are

looked at in the 1,2,3,4 Parents workshop, which relates to parents whohave children 1-4 years old. The workshop for those with children ages 5-12, Active Parenting Now, focuses on topics such as communicationand cooperation along with discipline and responsibility to name a few.Finally, Active Parenting of Teens helps parents navigate through the,

sometimes, trying times of raising an adolescent by looking at responsibility, discipline, communication and reducing the risks of drugs,sexuality and violence.

Another excellent workshop provided by FAP is the Five LoveLanguages of Children. This unique workshop provides parents the opportunity to learn the tools and skills to meet their children’s deepestemotional needs. Participants learn how to express unconditional feelings of respect, affection and commitment that has a powerful impact on the entire Family. The workshop is filled with hands-on applications to support and embrace the concepts in learning a child’slove language. It is also filled with fun, laughter, and conversations thatbenefit everyone. The 5 Love Languages of Children Workshop is basedoff Dr. Gary Chapman, Ph. D and Ross Campbell, M.B. book, “The fiveLove Languages of Children”.

If any of this sounds interesting to you please join us for one ofour fun and information packed work-shops. In addition to the great information the workshop presents, you will learn from another wonder-ful resource…other parents, who like you, are raising great kids and whoare interested in learning as much as they can to make their job as a parent that much easier!

For more information on parenting workshops available throughACS Family Advocacy, call (270) 412-5500.


Hone Your Parenting Skillsby Maureen Scott

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Staying Fit for Family Dutyby Sharon Shaw

AS A SINGLE PARENT SOLDIER IT IS ESSENTIAL TO maintain a healthy lifestyle. Including fitness into your daily ritual bringsbalance to your life and helps to reduce stress. Fitness creates and extends the quality of your life. Additionally, fitness enhances and bringsclarity which leads to making healthier choices and provides a great opportunity for self reflection and relaxation. In the following article youwill find excellent information to give you a better perspective as to howbeing fit can be beneficial for you.

Physical fitness is comprised of two related concepts. The firstconcept is general fitness which encompasses a state of health and

well being. The second concept is specific fitnesswhich consists of task oriented definition based onthe ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations. Physical Fitness is generally achievedthrough correct nutrition, exercise, and enough rest.

The major benefits of ahealthy lifestyle are foundwithin the five componentsof fitness which are cardio-respiratory, musclestrength and endurance, flexibility, body composition,and skill related components.Fitness is a major key component of maintaining ahealthy lifestyle.

Some of the many health benefits that come from exercising include lowering the risk of premature death, lowering the developmentof chronic illnesses, reducing the risk of Cardio Vascular disease, to include high blood pressure and high cholesterol, decreasing body fat,increasing muscle mass, and promoting joint stability. Cardio-respira-tory function is also improved by exercising, resulting in decreased bloodpressure and lowering your resting heart rate. Exercising three or moretimes weekly will increase your heart health, thereby making your heart stronger and more efficient in pumping your blood. Good exercise regimens not only result in better health, but can also extendyour lifespan.

Strength training increases muscular endurance,muscular strength, and metabolism. Muscle burns morecalories than fat, so it stands toreason that the more musclesyou build through strength training, the more calories youburn. It should also be notedthat the more muscle you havethe more efficient you will bewhen involved in activities thatrequire muscle endurance. The

bottom line equation is simple, by exercising with weights, and doingaerobic activity you increase muscle endurance, increase musclestrength and reduce the effects of weight gain. Strength training is alsogood for bone health. It has been validated through Fitness Researchthat bone density can increase by as much as 13 percent over a sixmonth period with a strength training regimen. This can be beneficial incombating osteoporosis in men and women, particularly for women whoexperience menopausal symptoms.

Flexibility is also important in maintaining proper muscular balance, as well as ensuring muscle suppleness, and the full range ofmotion required by the joint(s). Exercising is essential in maintainingproper body composition. Exercising ensures that you maintain healthy structural components of the body such as fat, fluids,

muscle, tissue, and bones. Main-taining an appropriate level of bodyfat is essential for good health, andmay lower the risk of heart disease,diabetes, and many types of cancers. Exercise is also beneficialin reducing bodily injury, particularly lower back injuries.While injuries can require long recovery periods, many lower backinjuries can get better quicklythrough active exercise. Exercisecan also prevent re-injury bystrengthening muscles around theinjured area.

As you can see the benefits offitness in relation to creating ormaintaining a healthy lifestyle isextremely important in that between the two, you must achievea proper balance. Go for it, you willbe glad you did. If you have an interest in obtaining a Fitness Assessment come and check us outat Freedom Fighters Physical

Fitness Center located at 7037 Toccoa Road or call (270) 798-7365.

Physical Fitness CentersGertsch PFCBldg 3610 50th & Indiana Ave(270) 798-2753

Fratellenico PFCBldg 3932 55th & Indiana Ave(270) 798-9418/9409

Lozada PFCBldg 6992 38th & Desert Storm Ave(270) 798-4306/5830

Freedom FightersPhysical Fitness Center7037 Toccoa Rd(270) 798-7365

Olive PFCBldg 6990 Screaming Eagle & Ashau Valley Rd(270) 798-4101

Estep Wellness CenterBldg 227014th & Kentucky Ave(270) 798-4023/4664

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The U.S. Army Festivalof the Arts was established to recognize and encourage distinguished achievement in entertainment and recreationprogramming and production.The ‘Festival’ annually spotlightsthe dedication, quality of execution, and the immeasurableextent of commitment made bymembers of the Military, their Families, the civilian volunteers and professionalstaffs who significantly contribute to the cultural landscape and the quality oflife within their respective Garrison communities.

For the 2011 Army Festival of the Arts Competition, BOSS is hosting a talent variety show. This year’s competition titled “Tonight Is GoingTo Be A Good Night” will feature a variety of talent on stage at the Dale Wayrynen Recreation Center on Sunday, August 28 at 3 p.m. This showcaseof talented individuals is made up of military and their Family members. FortCampbell will be competing against other installations across the world. Thisis nothing new for Fort Campbell who has been competing for over 30 yearsfor the recreation center category.

Fort Campbell’s BOSS program has been entering every year sincethe Department of the Army (DA) opened up the competition for BOSS to compete in the talent category. BOSS has received numerous awards andrecognition for their ability to master the art of creating ambience and

thematic environmentfor their competition,while constructing anelegant performancespace, with just theright balance. This yearthe category for BOSSis to host a varietyshowcase. Programoriginality, creativity,

and diversity in this event, will help in the decision process for 2011 awards. All contestants are performing for the community to show off their

talent while the DA judges seek out the most talented BOSS competitors.Judges, specializing in entertainment production, direction, music, and recreation services, will be on site to judge the show, as well as meet with performers, production personnel, staff and volunteers, to answer questions inregard to the many other opportunities the Department of the Army has to offer. This year’s competition is made up of singers, dancers, musicians, rap performers, and specialty acts. According to BOSS President, SPC EdwinPierce, this year’s line- up is going to be the best yet! “We have had more interested performers this year and the quality is awesome. We have taken thisyear’s show up a notch and promises to be one of the biggest entertainmentdraws of all time” stated Pierce. We certainly hope you will come out andenjoy this free showcase of talent. For more information about the 2011 ArmyFestival of the Arts Competition, call (270) 798-7446.

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by Linda Howle


Navigate the ExceptionalFamily Member Program

with EaseMany federal, state and local programs exist to help single

Soldiers with dependents with special needs. Being a single parent ischallenging enough and with so many programs available it can becomeoverwhelming and confusing to locate all the appropriate agencies and

requirements. In response to the overwhelming requests to enhance services for Family members with special needs, the U.S. Army Familyand Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command responded by bolsteringits already existing Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional FamilyMember Program (EFMP) by adding Systems Navigation services.

Systems Navigation is a service that is currently being utilizedby many Families on Fort Campbell. Systems Navigation is an extensionof the ACS EFMP, whose primarily responsibility is to facilitate connections between Families who have special needs and the systemsof required care. This includes building a complex network of careproviders and support services to enhance the health and developmentof the Exceptional Family Member (EFM). Additionally, Systems Navigators assist the Family in navigating the variety of programs available through the Department of Defense, Department of the Armyand other federal, local and state agencies. Systems Navigators workclosely with health care professionals, school support services, personnel and community based resources in an effort to ensure theFamily is connected to available resources and what they provide.

The Systems Navigator’s mission is to provide continued support for the Family through commitment, advocacy and empowerment. The Systems Navigator’s goals are to identify the Family’s

strengths and needs,prioritize the EFM andFamily goals, and to develop service plansto reach desired goalsand outcomes. Homevisits may be sched-uled with the SystemsNavigator to provide aconvenient option for accessing EFMP services.

Systems Navigation is available on 26 installations Army wide.The active duty Soldier is enrolled in EFMP while the exceptional family member is registered in the program. Soldiers must initiate enrollment at the installation Military Treatment Facility (MTF). The casecoordinator at the MTF processes EFMP enrollment, updates and disenrollment. The case coordinator can also provide Soldiers with anenrollment packet and answer any questions he or she may have in reference to qualifying conditions and documentation.

Systems Navigation referrals are processed through the installation EFMP Manager. Referrals come from a variety of sourcesthat are located on and off the installation. Resources for referrals mayinclude MTF EFMP, schools, Early Developmental Intervention (EDIS),losing installations during transition and Soldiers can also self refer. Formore information on Systems Navigation services, please contact us at(270) 798-2727.

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by Jayme Stalder

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