Vol. 66, No. 46 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. Nov. 14, 2008Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil.

Word of the month: Valor

Story and photo by Pfc. Jamal WalkerFort Carson Public Affairs

A Fort Carson Dental Activity Soldier wasawarded the Soldier’s Medal, the highest peacetimeaward for a random act of bravery Oct. 27.

Staff Sgt. Jamie West, Larson Dental Clinicnoncommissioned officer in charge, was recognizedfor rescuing three children from falling in an ice pondand pulling one of them out Feb. 23.

The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person ofthe Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendlyforeign nation who, while serving in any capacity

with the Army of the United States, includingReserve component Soldiers at the time of the heroicact, who distinguished himself or herself by heroism,not involving actual conflict with an enemy.

“Our nation is very careful who receives thisaward,” said Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commandinggeneral, Division West (First Army) and FortCarson. “This is something you do because it is theright thing to do, not because someone is watching.”Graham also spoke to the children in the room andsaid a quote from Winnie the Pooh about bravery.“You’re braver than you believe and stronger than youseem and smarter than you think.”

“The average Soldier on post would have donethe same thing. I don’t think I have met a Soldierwho wouldn’t have done the same as I did that day,”said West.

West and his wife were driving to a show inDenver on the night, West noticed three childrenstanding on the ice. The ice broke beneath theMorgan children: Victoria, Jessie and Tristan. Westwas left with seconds to decide his plan of action.

“I slammed on my brakes, got out of my car, tookmy jacket off, told my wife to call 911 and I ran down

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1-6th CAV comes homeArmy officials and Patriot Guard Riders welcome home more than 70 Soldiersfrom Troop D, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, at the Colorado Jet Centerearly Wednesday morning following their 15-month deployment to Iraq. Whiledeployed, the 1-6th CAV flew more than 32,000 combat hours, including nearly3,198 reconnaissance-and-surveillance, 132 air assault, 256 cordon-and-search,

and 861 convoy security missions. Overall insurgent activity in the area ofresponsibility decreased by more than 70 percent after six months of 1-6th CAV’smission assumption, according to unit officials. Additionally, the unit assisted inthe capture of 30 high-value individuals and conducted air-ground integrationtraining with the 16th Brigade, 4th Iraqi army division.

2 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008 Opinion/Editorial

With snow comes dreadCommentary by Julie M. LucasMountaineer Editor

There is a popular urban legend thatsays Eskimos have many different wordsfor snow. In my vocabulary, snow meansone thing — yuck. Unlike a lot of the people who live here, I do not look forwardto the long winter.

As a child, I remember going to bed atnight and praying for a snow day. OK, somaybe as an adult, I do the same. I’ve hadplans made in my mind for the past yearand a half about how I’d spend that day.Being trapped in the house for a daysounds like heaven to me — so much better than getting out and cleaning off thecar and sliding around on the road. I couldprobably resist going out and making asnow angel in the lawn.

I actually have a person I work with whogets excited about the snow. I’m not quitesure what is wrong with him, if he thinks hemight get a day off or is a ski enthusiast.

Now, I’m not grouchy for the wholewinter. It takes a few months of coldweather and a few snows for me to adjustand adapt. In the meantime, I am that crazy

person you see outside without a coat and wearing flip flops because I refuse toaccept the cold weather.

Yes, the snow is pretty and I’m surethose who didn’t grow up with it. But it isjust those people I worry about trying tomaneuver their vehicles in snowy weather.

I knew a Soldier last year who was terrified to drive in snow, even though she owned an SUV. This was refreshingbecause it is the people who think theirvehicles are safer and can speed becausethey are in a huge vehicle that cause theaccidents. I can admit that I bought anSUV when I moved here, not because I think they handle the weather better, but when someone does hit me in theirhuge car, I’ll be safer.

Do everyone a favor and take yourtime. I’m sure wherever you are going,people wouldn’t mind you being a fewminutes late, as long as you are still in one piece. When Fort Carson has given a two-hour late start, it doesn’t mean you should sleep in. Get dressed, drink awarm beverage and face the cold truth. I’ll be crossing my fingers tonight for awhite tomorrow.

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The repair/realignment of the concrete Tank Trail crossing ofBarkeley Avenue and Magrath Avenuesouth of Gate 4 is scheduled to startTuesday. The work is extensive — itwill be completed in three phases, andwill require 90-100 days to complete.Part of the effort is an extension of thework currently under construction viathe Corps of Engineers to improvesecurity at the gate. During phases oneand two of construction, all inboundtraffic will be diverted ontoWickersham Boulevard. To return toBarkeley Avenue, travel south on Tevis

Street, then east on Barger Street.Outbound Magrath Avenue traffic willbe diverted onto Barkeley Avenuenorth of the Barger Street intersection,during phase one of construction.phase two outbound traffic will utilizeMagrath Avenue. WickershamBoulevard will be closed to outboundtraffic during phases one and two.

Part of the COE Gate 4 securityimprovement project will be the installation of pop-up capture barriersjust north of the new Tank Trail, whichwill extend across both Barkeley and Magrath Avenue. When complete,

access directly onto WickershamBoulevard from Barkeley Avenue willno longer be possible. The Barkley-Magrath-tank trail intersection will be expanded to accommodate theincrease in traffic. Phase three willpave the existing dirt road fromWickersham to the tank trail andremove that section of Wickershambetween the intersection with the dirt road and Barkeley Avenue.

Alternate routes are advised —please be patient, watch your speed, andbe alert through the construction zone.The life you save may be your own.

Notice of road closure

The Wolf Dining Facility will serve the traditional Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at building 1444. The diningfacility will be open to Soldiers, Family members,retirees and Department of Defense employees only. Not only will this event provide great menuselections, but it will also feature music, ice andfruit carvings and multiple festive displays. Therewill also be a children’s playroom.

The price will be $6.35. Family members of E-4 and below are $5.40.

In lieu of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, a brunch meal will be served at the Wolf DFAC Nov. 27from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This meal will include standardbreakfast items, but also include Thanksgiving menuitems including turkey, ham and stuffing. This meal isopen to Soldiers and all paying customers.

The price will be $4.40. Family members of E-4 and below, $3.80.

Points of contact for these events are Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles Talley at 526-2451 or Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Johnson at 526-2619.

Thanksgiving dining schedule

News 3Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER

AFAP decides issues, turns 25Story and photo by Randy TisorMountaineer staff

Army Community Service volunteers as well asactive-duty Soldiers, Family member and retireesfrom around Fort Carson gathered together for atwo-day conference to identify issues deemedimportant to the quality of life for Soldiers and theirFamilies. The Army FamilyAction Plan conference, held Nov.6-7 at the Elkhorn ConferenceCenter, established five-key areasof concern for those living andworking on Fort Carson.

The five main areasaddressed, as determined by ACS,were consumer affairs, healthservices for wounded warriors,Family support, force support, andbenefits and entitlements.

According to Nancy Montville, Family EnrichmentProgram Manager for ACS on Fort Carson, issuesidentified as a result of the conference will bepresented to Army Forces Command for review.

“The issues that are prioritized at FORSCOMgo on to the Department of the Army level.”Montville said.

The number one issue that AFAP groupsidentif ied as critical to improving the quality of life on Fort Carson concerned benef its andentitlements for wounded warriors. The health

services for wounded warriors, the focus groupmade two recommendations that they hope will be reviewed at the highest levels within the Department of the Army. The f irst recom-mendation was to establish a medical system thatidentifies Warrior Transition Unit benefits availableto nonwounded Soldiers. The second recommendationwas to standardize benefits available to wounded

Soldiers who meet the eligibilityrequirements of the WTU.

Other issues included providing pay grade based den-tal costing, addressing militaryvoting challenges, upgradingsecurity systems in the singleSoldier barracks and developing a plan to allow Soldiers to split their basic allowance forsubsistence to better reflecthow they use the dining facilities.

According to the AFAP participants, many singleSoldiers who live in the barracks purchase andprepare much of their own food, despite notreceiving BAS.

Another hot issue identif ied as key toenhancing the quality of life on Fort Carson wasthe need for a full-service restaurant on post.Several of the groups voiced their concern overthe fact that current restaurants on post are often overcrowded and, for the most part, provide only fast food.

According to Montville, the process of identifying critical issues, prioritizing them andimplementing the most worthy can be lengthy.

“The average issue takes about two and a halfyears to get through the system,” she said.

Montville added that some issues that affect only Fort Carson can be addressed in aslittle as weeks or months. She cited the lack ofrecognition that wounded warriors receivedwhen they returned to Fort Carson separatelyfrom the rest of their units; instead of cominghome to an event center full of friends andFamily and a celebratory atmosphere, woundedSoldiers most often returned to little or no fanfare.That changed as a result of an issue brought upduring an AFAP conference a few years ago.Now wounded Soldiers are greeted on a quarterlybasis during a welcome home ceremony held atthe Java Café on post.

Youth issues and issues regarding single Soldierswere also addressed, although both were the result ofprevious conferences sponsored by ACS.

By Montville’s measure, the 25th anniversaryyear of AFAP was a success, although she said thereis always room for improvement.

“Every year I try to improve the process. Thisyear I plan to get more education down into theunits through Family Readiness Groups and unittraining so that more people know about AFAP.”

Montville added that she is already starting torecruit volunteers for next year’s AFAP conference.

The issues that

are prioritized at

FORSCOM go on

the department of

the Army level.

‘— Nancy Montville’

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to the pond. The second step I took onthe ice, I fell through,” said West.

West reached the children and atthat time both Tristan and Victoria wereboth out of the ice and were strugglingto pull Jessie from the pond. West toldthe children to get off the pond whilehe pulled Jessie out of the water.

West explained, “she was wearing avery big winter jacket and it was pullingher down. When I finally was able to getto her, I noticed she was completely sub-merged in the water from head to toe.”

West administered cold weather firstaid for the Morgan children until emer-gency personnel arrived at the scene.Once the paramedics and the children’sparents were present, West got back intothe car and headed toward Denver withhis wife to continue their evening plans.West had kept Jessie from a hypothermicstate, thanks to his training.

“Staff Sergeant Jamie West hasalways been a generous NCO, continuallysupporting the military and civilian

staff, but this act of heroism goes farbeyond generosity and has proven to allof us, he truly is a courageous Soldier,”said Col. Craig C. Willard, DentalActivity commander.

West was awarded the Soldier’sMedal at the Elkhorn ConferenceRoom. While being congratulated,West said, “I was in the right place atthe right time. Any Soldier would havedone the same or I hope someone wouldhave done for my little girls.” Weststayed humble during the ceremony, but

said he felt nervous at the same time.“Everything seemed so surreal.

People were calling me a hero, includingmy children. When I was told I was toreceive the Soldier’s Medal I wasoverwhelmed. Everything associatedwith the Soldier’s Medal is overwhelmingfor me. I knew a Soldier who receivedthe Soldier’s Medal and I was surprisedjust thinking I would be awarded thevery same award.”

“The act of courage at the risk ofone’s own life deserves special

recognition,” said Rep. DougLamborn. “The men and women ofour Armed Forces are the real heroesand the most humble who often shyaway from recognition.”

“We didn’t expect any of thisexcitement and attention but our familyis indebted to Staff Sergeant West.Everything he receives for saving myfamily he deserves,” said Lenny Morgan,the children’s father and former Armycombat medic. “When I was in the Army,I’d never heard of the Soldier’s Medal,but when I found out the requirementsand that Sergeant West was to receivethis award I thought, ‘there is nothingbetter West could receive.’”

Victoria Morgan agreed saying “hedeserves it” when speaking of the award.

“I acted on my instincts and emotionsat the time. I can barely remember whathappened, because it happened soquickly. I didn’t give any thought aboutwhat to do now or what to do next. Thisis the ultimate award and honor. Whatgoes into this award is incredible and Iam honored to receive it,” said West.

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Staff Sgt. Jamie West, Larson Dental Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, speakswith Jessie Morgan, a child he pulled from a partially frozen pond in February. Westreceived the Soldier’s Medal Oct. 27 for his part in rescuing the child and her siblings.

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by Spc. David Edwards4th Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division PublicAffairs Office

Ten Soldiers fromHeadquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 2nd Battalion, 12thInfantry Regiment, 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, took part in the 2008 U.S.Combatives Tournament held atFort Benning, Ga., Oct. 4-5.

The two-day tournamentbrought together servicemembersfrom all branches in a doubleelimination unarmed combativestournament, which eliminates afighter after two losses.

During the tournament, eachfighter is matched up againstothers in their weight class.Combatants were divided intoseven weight classes. Combatives-skill levels, which range from one-four, were not taken into accountwhen pairing up competitors.

“It didn’t matter if you werea level one or level four, if youwere in the same weight class,you were fighting,” said Staff

Sgt. Kenneth R. Henry, noncom-missioned officer in charge ofthe medic section for HHC, 2ndBn., 12th Inf. Reg.

On the first day of the com-petition, 339 competitors squaredoff in one-on-one matches lastingfive minutes each. The high pointfor the 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.team, came when Sgt. ChristopherPelkey, armor NCOIC for HHC,2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., won hisfirst fight choking out his opponentonly 30 seconds into the bout.

“It was great to be able totalk to some of the level fourtrainers and competitors,” Pelkeysaid. “Even if a guy just chokedyou out, he would be willing toexplain how he did it after thematch. Learning these newtechniques was reason enough togo to the tournament.”

This trip was a first for eachof the 10 Soldiers from 2nd Bn.,12th Inf. Reg. and many of themhad no prior combatives training,while most of their competitorshad been training in combatives

Warriors compete in annual U.S. Combatives Tournament

Photos courtesy Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Henry

Sgt. Dacren Walker, right, a line medic in the medical platoon for Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, grapples with an opponent in the opening rounds of the U.S. Army CombativesTournament Oct. 4 at Fort Benning, Ga.

See Combatives on page 7

Military 6 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008

by Sgt. Rodney Foliente2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division PublicAffairs Office

COMBAT OPERATIONBASE SUMMERS, Iraq —The Buffalo Soldiers of 1stSquadron, 10th Cavalry Regi-ment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, conducteda simulated mass casualtyexercise at Combat OperationBase Summers in October.

As Soldiers relaxed duringa meal at the dining facility, asimulated fire “raced” throughthe building, promptingSoldiers to quickly react andprotect themselves, whileevacuating the casualties formedical attention.

The medics of the battalion’sHeadquarters and HeadquartersTroop assessed the woundedand treated them in order ofmedical priority.

“Once we knew the type ofcasualty, we were able to quicklyget them from the casualtycontrol point to the aid station,”said HHT, 2nd BCT, 4th ID. FirstSgt. Edward Smith. “It is impor-tant for Soldiers to conduct

training like this — it buildsconfidence. We can talk about aMASCAL but we need to execute it so that everyone knowswhat to do if it really happens.”

“This was the first MASCALexercise the squadron hasconducted since (the NationalTraining Center, Calif., inspring). It was important to findshortcomings and holes in ourplan and find out what we needto fix,” said Capt. RobertJohnson, physician assistant.

“We found some minorthings we need to correct, butoverall it was a good exercise,”agreed Capt. Sunghun Cho,doctor.

The exercise was observedby Col. Butch Kievenaar, brigadecommander, who told theSoldiers during the after-actionreview, “This was great training.Hopefully the only time we dothis is in training, but this isnecessary to ensure we are ableto take care of our Soldiers in theevent of an emergency.

“It is important that wetrain in combat situations to beprepared, because we neverknow what can happentonight,” said Kievenaar.

Buffalo Soldiers conduct exercise at COB Summers

Photo by Ed Keeser

Medics from 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assessthe wounds of a Navy Seabee during a mass casualty exercise at Combat Operation Base Summers.

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Miscellaneous

Joe Gmelch Wounded Warrior Welcome socials —now meets quarterly on the third Thursday at 3:30p.m. at Alternate Escapes to recognize woundedSoldiers who come home separate from their unitsand did not participate in a welcome-home ceremony.The next social is Jan. 15 and all are welcome.U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship program —is open to servicemembers, Army veterans, Familymembers, Department of Defense civilian employeesand contractors. The group meets every Wednesdayat 11:30 a.m at the Java Café for socializing, learningmentorship principles and organizing rides. Tobelong, you must have your motorcycle registeredon post. For more information, contact Master Sgt.Terry Mullins at 526-4103 or 388-2585.The Directorate of Information Management hasput in place a new procedure for Common AccessCard activation — it is no longer required to go tothe DOIM building Customer Service Center tohave a CAC activated or, in the case of a lost CAC,reactivated. Located directly at the SoldierReadiness Processing site in building 1042 on thethird floor in the identification card waiting areabehind the partition, the DOIM has added a stationto reactivate a CAC after issue. In addition toactivating and publishing new/replacement cardcertificates, this station can assist with personalidentification number reset and enabling a disabledor locked account.The Pueblo West Rotary Club — wishes to honorservicemembers by inviting those who live inPueblo West to be their guest at the PW breakfastmeeting. The plan is to invite one servicemembereach Wednesday to show their appreciation forcontributions to maintaining freedom and safety.The club would like to hear from any Soldier(Airman or Sailor) who can join them at a one-hourmeeting Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Solid GroundRestaurant on McCulloch Boulevard. Call DickHallock at 547-3173 for information.Installation Security Division — is temporarilylocated in building 6222, second floor west. The hoursof operation are Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. andFridays 8-11:30 a.m. ISD is closed for lunch from11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Customers are seen byappointment only. Please contact the organization’sS-2 or security manager to make an appointment.The Army Wounded Warrior Program — has justannounced a change to the eligibility criteria forwounded and injured Soldiers to enter the AW2Program. The AW2 Program now accepts Soldierswith a combined Army disability rating of 50 percentor more, as long as that rating is for combat or combat-related injuries. This is a change to the original criteriathat required a minimum of a 30-percent rating for atleast one of the Soldier’s injuries, regardless of thetotal rating. The Army Wounded Warrior Programassists and advocates for severely wounded andinjured Soldiers and their Families throughout theirlifetimes, wherever they are located. Today, AW2serves more than 3,200 Soldiers and their Families.AW2 advocates are located throughout the country atmajor military treatment facilities and VeteransAffairs medical centers. AW2 advocates are careerand education guides, benefits advisors, militarytransition specialists, local resource experts, Familyassistants, and life coaches. AW2 assists Soldierswhile on active duty and after they transition to civilianlife. Direct any questions to Fort Carson AW2Advocate Dennis McCormack at 238-0777.The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline —accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week at

800-984-8523. The call center offers wounded andinjured Soldiers and their Family members a way toseek help to resolve medical issues and provides aninformation channel to senior Army leadership toimprove the way the Army serves the medical needsof Soldiers and their Families.Behavioral health walk-in clinic — Soldiers canwalk into Psychology or Psychiatry without anappointment Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.and receive same-day treatment. The Departmentof Behavioral Health has extended its hours ofoperation to 8 a.m.-6 p.m.$10,000 reward — The U.S. Army’s CriminalInvestigative Division is offering a $10,000 reward forinformation leading to the conviction of the personresponsible for the death of Joseph Eric Barker.Barker, a former Soldier, was found dead at thesewage basin of the Fort Carson wastewater treatmentplant Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with informationconcerning this crime should contact Fort Carson CIDat 526-3991 or the military police desk at 526-2333.$2,500 reward — The U.S. Army’s CriminalInvestigative Division is offering a $2,500 reward forinformation leading to the apprehension andconviction of person(s) responsible for the larcenyof private property of Spc. Mendyka. Mendyka leftfor the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., atthe end of April 2008 and returned May 18. Upon herreturn, Mendyka noticed her trailer and all-terrainvehicle were missing from the parking lot adjacent tobuilding 2154. Provide any information to the 41stand 48th MP Detachments, U.S. Army CriminalInvestigation Command, building 1816, Fort Carson,CO 80913-4203. Call 526-0564/3991 with case number0145-08-CID056. All information will remainanonymous. This reward expires May 15, 2009.DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Usethis number for emergencies or routine tasks.

• Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237when needing trash containers, trash is overflowingor emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haackat 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints.

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — CallDon Phillips at 526-9271.

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

• Base operations contract Contracting OfficerRepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 forreporting wind damage, snow removal concerns,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedand overturned latrines.

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility regular business hours — arelisted below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.

In-processingMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Direct exchangeMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.

DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilitiesoperate under the following hours:

• Wolf — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).Saturdays-Sundays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m (brunch) and 5p.m.- 6:30 p.m. (supper).

• Cheyenne Mountain Inn — will be closeduntil further notice.

• Warhorse — Closed due to deployment.• 10th SFG — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m.

(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) only, nodinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center, building1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

• Counselor Support Center — Mondays-Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 11a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Learning Resource Center/Military Occupa-tional Specialty Library — Mondays-Thursdays 9a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-3p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army Personnel Testing— Mondays-Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15p.m.; closed training holidays.

• Basic Skills Education Program/FunctionalAcademic Skills Training — Mondays-Thursdays 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays.

• eArmyU Testing — Mondays-Fridays, 12:15-4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays.Medical Activity Detachment CorrespondenceDepartment office hours — The Correspondence(Release of Information) Office in the PatientAdministration Division hours are Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and closed on federalholidays and Thursdays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284for more information.Finance in- and out-processing — In- and out-processing is held in building 1218, room 230. Formore information: separations 526-8473/8476/1302;retirements 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/0507/0475; accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; andchief of in- and out-processing 526-6230.

BriefingsETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the firstand third Tuesday of each month. Briefing sign-inbegins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310, on afirst-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within120 days of their ETS, but must attend the briefing nolater than 30 days prior to their ETS or start date oftransition leave. Call 526-2240 for more information.Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at the Education Center, building 1117, room120 at noon. For questions contact University ofColorado at Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be E-4 to E-6 fromany military occupational specialty; have a generaltechnical score of at least 100; be a U.S. citizen; score229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; andpass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visitthe Web site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

for several years, Henry said.They spent the first four days of the

trip practicing and learning from fightersand trainers, most of whom were levelfour, the highest level in unarmedcombatives in the Army, Henry said.

Pvt. 1st Class Stanley Franklin, linemedic with HHC, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf.Reg. said, “It was a great experience tobe able to learn from guys who have

been doing this a lot longer than us.” Combatives is taught Armywide

and the Soldiers from 2nd Bn., 12thInf. Reg. trained as much as they couldprior to the tournament, Pelkey said. Mostof them took part in the tournament witha limited knowledge of the advancedmethods of unarmed combat.

“We used whatever spare time wehad between training for deployment tobecome efficient with our combativesskills,” Henry said.

The brigade is scheduled to deployto Afghanistan next spring.

The Soldiers in 2nd Bn., 12th Inf.Reg. wanted to give the best performancethey could considering the fact that theyhad the chance to learn new moves andtechniques firsthand, Pelkey said.

“It was pretty intimidating facing guyswho have so much experience,” he said.

Each of the Soldiers from 2ndBn., 12th Inf. Reg. had been eliminatedfrom contention by the end of the first

day, but they stayed to watch the final14 combatants.

“It wasn’t just about the fighting,”Henry said. “Sportsmanship was a bigpart of it, too. We may not have made it tothe final rounds, but everyone who madeit that far deserved the respect of beingcheered on by their fellow fighters.”

Each of the participants from 2ndBn., 12th Inf. Reg. said they will con-tinue their training in hopes of returningto the tournament in the future.

Combatives from page 5

Military8 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008

Story and photos by Sgt. Zach Mott3rd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-NationalDivision — Baghdad

HAY UR, Iraq — Sheiks from the Sadr City district of Baghdad were invited to tour thefacility that provides more than 4,000 cubic metersof water per hour for their people last month.

Led by Col. John Hort, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,Multi-National Division – Baghdad, more than 30tribal leaders from the northeastern Baghdad district walked the grounds of the newly completedR3 Water Treatment Plant in Hay Ur, a neighborhoodthat buttresses Sadr City’s northeastern edge.

“It’s important for them to see because theymay not have the opportunity because of the security situation so we’re enabling them by bringing them out here to the site,” said Maj. BrianHorine, civil affairs officer for 3rd BCT, 4th ID.

During a recent meeting, Hort invited theattending leaders to see the plant where theirwater comes from for what he termed a “fieldtrip.” The day included a tour of the newlyopened facility as well as a traditional lunch at a nearby joint security station.

“We will take this message, what we see here, what we talk about, what’s going on here inthis project and tell our tribe people about this so they’ll be really happy about what’s going on

here,” said Sheik Abbas Jabil al-Zurfi, a tribalsheik from Sadr City.

The plant, which has been under constructionfor more than five years, represents the culminationof a group effort, led by the government of Iraq, to

provide clean, usable water for people who havelong-suffered under the former regime here.

“The R3 Water Treatment Plant was built inconjunction with GoI the entire time,” Horine said.“It’s a huge accomplishment to be able to provide

potable water forthe community. It’ssomething that thesheiks now trulyunderstand.”

The $24 million projectnow allows Iraqifamilies in SadrCity somethingthey have lackedfor many years:potable water.

“We are tryingto help the peoplewho have sufferedall their lives,” saidAssam Hameed,the project managerwho oversees operations there.“We are very proudthat we couldachieve the bestwater plant in all of Iraq.”

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More than 1,300 Christmas carepackages arrived at the MountainPost Nov. 3 following an outpouringof support for the Fort Carson menand women serving approximately7,000 miles from home.

The Christmas for Our Troopspackages were delivered to theMountain Post’s 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, thatwill, in turn, send them to Soldiersspending the holidays in Iraq.

Christmas for Our Troops is a jointventure spearheaded by TheRedistribution Center Inc., a nonprofitorganization headquartered in WheatRidge, and members of Cherry HillsCommunity Church in Highlands Ranch.

“We pack a lot of love and prayerin each box,” said Sharon Gardner,CHCC coordinator.

She noted the congregation collected“goodies” for six weeks and then about250 volunteers packed the boxes on twoSundays during a patriotic celebrationthat included the Pledge of Allegiance,singing the military fight songs, the “StarSpangled Banner” and “God BlessAmerica,” and a prayer for the troops’safety and recipients of each box.

“We have the greatest fighting force

in the world. It’s a privilege to pray forthem,” she said. Gardner started theCHCC Pray and Support Our Troopsgroup back in 2002 after receiving a phonecall from her son, an Air Force F-15 pilothelping enforce the no-fly zone out ofTurkey. “Turn on the news, that’s my planeon the TV screen,” she recalled him say-ing. “After seeing all the rockets explodingin the background, I knew I needed a sup-port group to pray for my son and the othermen and women serving in combat.”

Ranya Kelly, executive director ofThe Redistribution Center Inc., saidshe wanted to ensure the Soldiers“receive a real gift from America, frompeople who love them.” The mother ofan Army helicopter pilot notedeverything included in the boxes wasdonated. “It takes a bunch of people todo this — it’s so huge,” Kelly said.

Gardner noted the endeavor beginseach fall with an e-mail sent to about450 recipients. “They forwarded it totheir friends and it keeps growing. Oncewe got the word out, everyone wantedto help.” She said this year severalthousand people were involved, includingchurch members, schools, communityorganizations, Xcel Energy, FrontierAirlines, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post6051 and the Girl Scouts.

“All we want to do is make sure(the Soldiers) know we’re thinking

about them,” said Jerry O’Nan, aCHCC member whose daughter iscurrently serving at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Gardner and O’Nan agree that thenumerous thank you cards fromSoldiers receiving the care packages inthe past keep them going each year.

“They make it all worthwhile. Wecherish every one of them,” Gardner said.

“They bring tears to your eyes,”O’Nan said.

While Christmas for Our Troopssends a “touch of home” to the deployedtroops, the spouses back home are alsotouched by the show of support, saidConnie Kallerson, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, FamilyReadiness Support Assistant.

“It’s amazing,” she said. “It isgood for the spouses to know what(the Soldiers) are doing over there issupported back home.”

Community rallies behind deployed Soldiers

Soldiers with 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, help volunteers unload more than 1,000 Christmas packages Nov. 3. Thepackages will be delivered to deployed Soldiers as part of the "Christmas for OurTroops" program.

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If you heard a rumbling at Fort Carson Nov. 7, no, Cheyenne Mountain wasn’t having anavalanche. The sound was coming from members of the U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship programcollecting toys for Santa’s Workshop.

“We started working on this idea a year ago,” saidSgt. Maj. Sally Gardner, Division West (First Army).

Around 60 riders gathered for a breakfast atAlternate Escapes, made by 1st Battalion, 67thArmor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Family Readiness Groupmembers. After a quick inspection of the bikes,

they left post for Rocky MountainCycle Plaza for a toy pickup. Radiostations 103.9 and 89.9 broadcastedinformation about the toy run.

Donors included the radio stations,Teller County Sheriff’s Department,Colorado Springs Police Department,and Rocky Mountain Cycle Plaza, all of whom participated with rides.

“We had a great bunch of people whoare the core of the program,” said MasterSgt. Terry Mullins, Mission SupportElement. “I’m so proud of everyone.”

“Just seeing the bikes made metear up,” said Tana Caballero, chair-

person of Santa’s Workshop.“We were very fortunate toget this assistance.”

Santa’s Workshop supportsthe Soldiers and Families ofFort Carson during the holidayseason. The purpose and hopeof Santa’s Workshop is to make it possiblefor every Soldier on Fort Carson to providefor their children this holiday season.

Santa’s Workshop is need based, not rank based. Meet with your unit’s command finance noncommissioned officer, chaplain or commander to fill outan application and for processing the

application. Applications are accepted through today.The actual Santa’s Workshop shopping dates areDec. 1-5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Your CFNCO will letyou know when you are scheduled to come to theworkshop at Alternate Escapes, building 1532. Youmust bring your military identification card.

U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship programis open to servicemembers, Army veterans, Family

members, Departmentof Defense civilianemployees and contractors. Thegroup meets everyWednesday at 11:30a.m at the Java Caféfor socializing, learning mentorshipprinciples and organizing rides. To belong, you musthave your motorcycleregistered on post.For more information,contact Mullins at526-4103 or 388-2585. This wastheir fourth ride ofthe year. The nextride will be in May.

Master Sgt. Anthony Manalo, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, makesa call while holding a toy for donation before the toy run.

Sgt. Maj. Sally Gardner, Division West (First Army), inspects the motorcycle ofStaff Sgt. Jeremiah Grubb, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Division, 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, before the toy run Nov. 7.

Members of the U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship program take a rideto Rocky Mountain Cycle Plaza for a toy pickup Nov. 7. Toys collectedwill benefit Santa’s Workshop at Fort Carson.

Members of the U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship programbring in toys donated for Santa’s Workshop. Shopping days for theworkshop are Dec. 1-5.

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Miscellaneous

4th Infantry Division Town Hall Meeting — all

Family and friends of the division are encouraged

to attend the meeting will be 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at

McMahon Auditorium. Volunteer of the Month

ceremony will be at 5:30 p.m. Questions for the

panel can be e-mailed to 4IDtownhall@us.army.mil

prior to the event. Questions can also be printed

and brought to the meeting. Child care will be

available with prior reservations by Tuesday. To

make a reservation contact Melissa Glasspoole at

526-8149 or melissa.glasspoole@us.army.mil.Join the Enlisted Spouses’ first Turkey Shoot —Nov. 22 starting at noon, 10-round minimum withholiday prizes. The event is for military identificationcard holders, ages 18 years or older. All 12-gaugeshotguns must be registered on post. Contact ESCOat esco_carson@yahoo.com for more information.Contact Evans Army Community HospitalNutrition Care Services — today to sign up tofight the “battle of the bulge” with the new RockyMountain Weight Loss Program, a new approach to weight management. It is a hands-on, interactiveapproach that is fun. Participants don’t just countcalories — the program addresses mind and body, and offers practical tips to help meet weight-lossgoals. To get started, call 526-7290.The Fort Carson Commissary will be closed —Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day), Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.Santa’s Workshop supports the Soldiers andFamilies of Fort Carson — during the holiday season. The purpose and hope of Santa’s Workshopis to make it possible for every Soldier on FortCarson to provide for their children this holiday season. Santa’s Workshop is need based, not rankbased. Meet with your unit’s command finance noncommissioned officer, chaplain or commander to fill out an application and for processing theapplication. Applications are accepted through today.The actual Santa’s Workshop shopping dates areDec. 1-5 from 9 a.m.-5p.m. Your CFNCO will letyou know when you are scheduled to come to the workshop at Alternate Escapes, building 1532.You must bring your military identification card. Holiday shout outs — 94.3 KILO and 103.9 TheEagle radio stations will be at the post exchange to record holiday messages to deployed troopsThursday from 4-5 p.m. Soldiers or Family memberscan record messages that will be aired on theKILO/Eagle Web sites (www.kilo943.com andwww.1039theeagle.com).A retiree appreciation day and information fair— will be held Nov. 22, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., inArnold Hall at the Air Force Academy. Militaryretirees and their spouses are invited to attend.Parking will be available at the Cadet Field House,and shuttle service will be available between theField House and Arnold Hall. Representatives fromvarious veterans' organizations and base agencieswill be available to provide information about theirspecialty areas and to answer questions. Morningrefreshments will also be available. After an openingceremony at 9:15 a.m., and opening remarks by Col.Jimmy McMillan, 10th Air Base Wing commander,keynote speakers will address healthcare updates.This year’s keynote presenters will be commandersfrom the Academy’s 10th Medical Group, Col. Alan Berg; Peterson Air Force Base’s 21st MedicalGroup, Col. John Sell; and Evans Army CommunityHospital’s Army Col. Kelly Wolgast. Lunch anddrinks, provided by the Peterson Air Force Base, andAcademy commissaries and Army and Air ForceExchange Service facilities, will be available startingat 11 a.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. American Red Cross dental assistant training program now taking applications — in partnershipwith the Dental Detachment is providing dentalassistant training for military-sponsored identificationcard holders starting Jan. 5. This is a great opportunityfor ID card holders to get free training that willmake them marketable for jobs in the civilian sector.Application packets are available at the Main RedCross office in building 1217, room 114. Applications

must be in by Nov. 26. Interviews for the availableslots will be held during the month of December.

The dental assistant training program is a six-month, 40-hour week training program endingJune 12. Those selected will receive intense trainingin all aspects of dental assisting that is from computer skills to how to manage a dental practice, from dental radiology to dental anatomy and from sterilizing dental instruments, to more than 300 hours of chairside clinic time.

Application packets provide in great detail all preliminary requirements, criteria and guidelinesthat will determine selection and standards of conduct required of selectees. For any questions,contact Fort Carson Red Cross Station Manager Sue Harmon at 526-2311. Those selected must provide their own transportation and child care during training.Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers activities for boys in the first-fifth grades that include sports and academics, helping to instill Family and community values such as honesty, good citizenship, respect and more. TheCub Scout program includes the following dens:Tiger (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade), Webelos I (fourth grade) and Webelos II (fifth grade). For more information contact Greg Thorn at 382-4917 or e-mail joincarsoncub264@rocketmail.com.Girls Scouts — are currently registering adult leaders and girls for the upcoming year. The newgrade levels are: Daisy, kindergarten-first grade;Brownie, second-third grades; Junior, fourth-sixthgrades; Cadette, seventh-ninth grades; Senior, ninth-10th grades; and Ambassador, 11-12th grades.For more information contact Kenya Cruzat, director, at the Girl Scout Council, 597-8603, ext. 24.The Skylarks, a military wives’ choral group —that performs for community organizations, is looking for new members. The group welcomes all ranks, active duty or retired. Rehearsals areTuesdays from 1-3 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church nearInterstate 25 and Woodmen Road. Contact LauraWilks at 330-7314 or Elfriede Johnson at 278-3567.Motorcycle safety courses — All active-duty Soldiers are required to complete a Motorcycle Safety Course to ride a motorcycle anywhere, anytime,on or off post. The basic rider course is for those who have never ridden or have minimal experience. For a schedule or to register, visit www.motorcycletrainingacademy.com or call 380-1448. The experiencedrider course is for those who have completed the basic course, own a motorcycle, and want additionaltraining/refresher course. Questions can be directed to Ken Sundgren, lead instructor, at 526-8045 or ksundgren@capefoxit.com.Abandoned vehicles — The Fort Carson ProvostMarshal’s Office Traffic Section has initiated a vigorous campaign to rid Fort Carson of the abandoned vehicle problem. The PMO will continue to pursue this campaign until the problemis minimized or eliminated.

In accordance with Fort Carson Regulation 210-4, Fort Carson Regulation 190-5, and CriminalCode 18-4-509, it is unlawful to abandon a motorvehicle and/or personal recreational property on theinstallation. A motor vehicle left unattended or unmoved upon a street, highway, right of way, orparking lot for more than seven days is consideredan abandoned vehicle. Failure to display currentlicense plates or identification; or a vehicle that hasbeen damaged or deteriorated so extensively that it has value only for junk or salvage is consideredabandoned. All personal trailers and recreationalvehicles must be stored with the Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation facilities while on FortCarson. Once a vehicle has been identified in violation of one of the above categories, a notification form FC 1094 will be issued. After 72 hours of the violation notice, the property will be seized and stored at the owner’s expense. After 120 days, the vehicle/property will be disposed of in accordance with state law. Any questions regarding policies and/or proceduresshould be directed to the Fort Carson Office of theProvost Marshal Traffic Section at 526-1770.

Disposition: Checker Towing (contracted) for disposing of abandon vehicles.

Fees: $75 hook up $25 tow fee$20 a day storage.

Spouse Support Group — Feeling lonely, anxiousor fearful about this deployment? Join this group of caring spouses. To register call Army CommunityService at 526-4590. Free child care is available for registered children. The support group meetsTuesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Java Cafe inAlternate Escapes on Specker Avenue.Department of Defense civilian employees — wishing to deploy in support of the Global War onTerrorism, particularly to Iraq or Afghanistan, toassist in the rebuilding of these countries areencouraged to investigate the possibilities.Information on building an increased civilian deployment capacity can be found at www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/pr080212capacity.pdf.Installation Management Command Human Resourcespoint of contact is Diane Blakely, 703-602-1695.Fabulous Spouses Social Group — is a group for the spouses of Soldiers who suffer from traumaticbrain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. The social group has activities such as getting massages, having coffee, taking bike rides and hiking. Meetings are held at Healer Chapel at Evans Army Community Hospital, the secondWednesday of each month. For more informationcontact Jackie Skinner at 261-1011.Grant Library children’s programs resume —Read-to-Me (formerly Toddler-Time) is heldTuesdays at Grant Library children’s room at 10:30a.m. This program is for children 18-36 months and features rhymes, songs, stories and other funlearning activities. The following day at 10:30 a.m.is storytime, for slightly older prereaders, with stories, songs, crafts and other fun activities. Thesetwo programs will take place throughout the year tillMay 2009. Come join the fun and teach your littleones an early love for books and the library.

Community14 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008

by Thea SkinnerMountain staff

Fort Carson community memberscontinuing their education may applyfor the Fort Carson Community ThriftShop’s annual grant give away inNovember. The shop is offering sevencontinuing education grants to students.

The grants are open to militaryspouses and immediate family members of servicemembers not on active duty with a grade pointaverage of 3.0 or higher. Students are required, at minimum, to be afreshman in high school.

“If you already have your master’s we do not discriminate —

as long as it is continuing educationfor Family members,” said GailOlson, Fort Carson CommunityThrift Shop manager. “A committeewill sit down and review them all —choosing the top seven.”

Each grant is for $1,500. Toapply, provide an information packetthat includes a 750-word essayanswering one of the questions: Whoand what inspired you to pursuehigher education in the career fieldyou have selected? What are youcareer goals once you have achievedyour degree. Include both long-andshort-term goals. Also required in thepacket is either a present high schoolor college transcript. An unofficial

college transcript will suffice. Thepacket must also include a copy of a military identification and student identification (front andback), which does not expire beforeJune 2009, five references: two personal and three professional, withtelephone numbers, e-mail addressesand mailing addresses.

“A lot will be based on theGPA,” she said. “Last year a lot ofpeople were rejected just becausethey did not provide their studentID (identification).”

Participants may mark out theirSocial Security number on the papercopy of identification.

The grant money is made

available through the sales of itemsdonated to the thrift shop.

“We are a nonprofit, so all the money we get we give backto the community at the end of the year,” Olson said. “All profitsare given back.”

Information packets to apply are due by Nov. 23 and award notification will be given Dec. 4.The packets may be sent to: The FortCarson Thrift Shop, Attn. Gail Olson,P.O. Box 13812, Fort Carson, CO80913. Packets may also be turned in at the thrift shop during businesshours. For more information contactthe shop at thriftshop@gmail.comor call 526-5966.

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The Joint Commission accredits more than15,000 health care organizations throughout the United States.

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care, the environment of care within the main hospital and outlying clinics, and patienteducation and involvement.

The survey team leader commented dailyon the high level of teamwork, dedication and compassion among the staff members atEACH, observed by each of the surveyors.

Christine Levy, the Joint CommissionSustainment officer, commented that “our continuous readiness is just that; wedon’t prepare for a week-long JointCommission Survey We demonstrate highquality care with every patient that we come in contact with every day.”

EACH Commander Col. Kelly Wolgastsaid, “Our compliance and accreditation withthe Joint Commission is a reflection of our dedication to our war fighters, their Familiesand our retiree population, in providing high-quality and safe patient care.”

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Story and photos by Randy TisorMountaineer staff

More than 370 runners, walkers and joggersparticipated in the first Run 4 U.S. held atTurkey Creek Ranch on Fort Carson Saturday.

Members of running clubs, as well as individuals, traveled from throughout the FrontRange to take part in the four-mile run intendedto bring awareness and raise money for injuredSoldiers and their Families.

Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera was on hand to start the event and briefly addressed the crowd of eager runners before giving them thegreen light to go.

Although the weather and location made for ideal running or walking conditions, Riverastressed the underlying need that brought everyone together.

“We are here today to support our woundedwarriors and their Families,” he said, adding thatit was a great honor for Fort Carson and the cityof Colorado Springs to host the event and take aleading role in supporting wounded warriors.

Debbie Quackenbush, founder of AmericanMilitary Family and one of the two key organizers of the run, said the eventual goal is to greatly expand the Run 4 U.S. She wouldlike to see the event grow as large as other

nationwide events like the Susan G. KomenRace for the Cure.

“Our hope today is that we make a lastingimpression on everybody as we try to take thisevent to a national level,” Quackenbush said. “We’re trying to raise wounded warriorawareness so that people will understand thatthey can do something to support the troops. It’s a tangible way to show support for the military and put your money where your mouthis. This is a great idea and a great concept andwe plan to expand this in a big way.”

Quackenbush added that as many as 800 races could be run nationwide if the Run 4 U.S.takes off as a national event.

“It’s a great win-win,” Quackenbush said,noting that the event was a lot of fun for the participants and event staff. She added that theorganizers were successful in not only raisingawareness for the needs of wounded warriorsand their Families, but were successful in raisingfunds as well. Somewhere between $10,000 and$15,000 was expected to be raised for localwounded warriors and their Families. Should theevent grow as expected, the amount of moneyraised would total in the millions of dollars.

Al Roberts, marketing manager of Sam’s Clubfor Southern Colorado and New Mexico, said theRun 4 U.S. event was a great opportunity for Sam’s

Club to show support for the military community. “There isn’t anything more important than

supporting our troops and military personnel,”Roberts said. Roberts noted that Sam’s Clubs in Southern Colorado employ many militaryspouses and seeks out ways to help militaryFamilies. “This is exciting for us as sponsors and we’re looking forward to next year and having this event go nationwide.”

Sam’s Club was one of several ColoradoSprings area businesses sponsoring the first-time event.

For participants not interested in or able torun the four-mile course, a one-mile walkingroute was available. Many runners and walkers also chose to honor a specific woundedwarrior by wearing T-shirts with Soldiers’names and faces on them.

After the run, Fort Carson’s Harmony inMotion vocal group and The Kory Brunson Bandperformed for the crowd. Throughout the event,two members of the Denver Broncos Cheerleadingsquad supported the cause by signing autographsand taking photos with event attendees.

The Home Front Cares co-organized the eventalongside American Military Family. Both are non-profit groups headquartered in Colorado and share in common their primary mission of supporting Soldiers and their Families.

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Above: Colorado Springs Mayor LionelRivera, far right in the blue shirt and facingthe crowd, addresses Run 4 U.S. participantsjust prior to the start of the event.

wounded warriors

Right: Andy Schweitzer,a cadet second class

from the nearby AirForce Academy, was

the first runner to cross the finish line.

Schweitzer ran the four mile race in 23

minutes and 50 seconds.

Left: Runnerssprint past the start line in theinaugural Run 4 U.S.at Turkey CreekRanch on FortCarson Saturday.

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Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) Jesse Staunton10th Special Forces Group

I enjoy formal military dinners wherebefore the meal we remember Soldiers whoare prisoners of war or missing in action. Atable set at the front in the place of honor.Set for one, symbolizing the loneliness oftheir plight. The chair inverted — they willnot be joining us. A slice of lemon remindsus of their trouble and a dash of salt — their tears. The white tablecloth reflects thepurity of their cause. So, in this way, weremember and honor our missing comrades.

I believe we ought to adopt this symbolisminto our communion service, as a way ofremembering the “persecuted Church.”However, we need to make one addition to this memorial — a chain. As a prisoner inRome, the Apostle Paul concluded his letter tothe Colossian Church, “Remember my chains.”

We can remember by logging on to www.persecution.com to find out more about persecution of Christians around the world.Request to receive a free monthly publication

called “Voice of the Martyrs” which will help youto pray effectively for our brothers and sisters.

Jesus says much more about chains in John8:12-59, but succinctly in verses 31-32, “Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know thetruth, and the truth will set you free.”

The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews putit this way. “Since the children have flesh andblood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holdsthe power of death — that is, the devil — andfree those who all their lives were held in slaveryby their fear of death (Hebrews 2:14-15).”

If the truth is what sets us free, then believing the lie is what binds us. The heart ofsin believes Satan’s lie, that sin will be betterthan obedience. The prodigal son believed thelie that “wine, woman and song” would makehim happy — but when his money ran out he was stuck feeding pigs. Eve believed the liethat eating the fruit would make her wise likeGod, but instead she died spiritually. Somebelieve its sin if no one finds out — the truth isthat your sin will always find you out.

Are you bound in sin by believing the

lie? You can be set free. First, admit that you have been caught up believing Satan’slies. Then repent — change your mind aboutwho will be in the place of authority overyour life. Will you willingly serve a bosswho, when he lies, speaks his native languageor will you serve the one known as the waythe truth and the life?

Just as bankers learn to distinguish counterfeit money from the real thing by continually handling genuine money, the moretime we spend allowing the truth of God’s wordto saturate our mind, the more effective we will be at distinguishing the truth from the lies. If we discipline ourselves to read, study,memorize, meditate and obey the word of Godwe will be set free and will be able to reallyenjoy life as our creator desires us to do.

However, if instead of desiring freedomfrom sin, you are enjoying a life of sin for a season, then remember this. Sin will take youfurther than you want to go and will keep you longer than you intend to stay and it willcost you much more than you intended to pay — for the wages of sin is death but the giftof God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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19Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEERChapel briefs

Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7386Tues., Wed., Thurs. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7386

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

StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. staff/524-4316 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. staff/524-4316Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. staff/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. staff/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Ball/526-1928Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. staff/524-4316Tuesday 6 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. staff/524-4316

JEWISHFor information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021

COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGEColorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges aretraditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Command Chaplain. Pleasecall the following for information and directions: Mike Dunning 719-371-6981; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929.

Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entireBible over a three-year cycle.

Chapel

Prussman Chapel movie night— today at 6 p.m.,movie starts at 7 p.m. For more information and toRSVP, call Janice Parker at 390-4515.

Protestant Woman of the Chapel — will be meeting Tuesdays from 9- 11:30 am at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel due to the holidays: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. A special program is beingplanned for Dec. 16 — more details coming. Freechild care is available by contacting Natalia Bryanat natalia.bryan@yahoo.com 15 days prior to each event. For more information, contact DonnaCastle at castle.schloss@gmail.com.

Soldiers Memorial Chapel — invites you to attendits postwide Thanksgiving service Nov. 26 at noon.Come in duty uniform and enjoy some specialmusic, Thanksgiving prayers and a brief message of encouragement. Afterward, they invite you to fellowship with refreshments. If you have any questions, call 524-4316.

Today — Psalms 134, Zechariah 6-10Saturday — Psalms 135, Zechariah 11-14Sunday — Psalms 136, MalachiMonday — Psalms 137, Matthew 1-2 Tuesday — Psalms 138, Matthew 3-4Wednesday — Psalms 139, Matthew 5-6 Thursday — Psalms 140, Matthew 7-8

The Army Cycle of PrayerUnit: Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, officers and Families of the 11th AviationCommand, headquartered at Fort Knox, Ky. Army: For all the Soldiers, noncommissioned officersand officers of the Military Police Corps, whose regimental home is at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.State: For all Soldiers and their Families from the state of Tennessee. Pray also for Gov. PhilBredesen, the state legislators and municipal officials of the Volunteer State.

Nation: For the judges and officers of our courts —to grant them understanding and integrity, that human

rights may be safeguarded and justice served.Religious: For clergy and congregations of theChurch of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) and

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For more information on the Army Cycle of Prayer, or to pray for items from

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Feature

Right: The Rocky Mountainchapter of the former prisoners

of war entered the parade indowntown Colorado Springs.

Col. Eugene Smith, garrison commander, and Fountain Mayor Jeri Howells present the newveterans memorial wall, that will be placed outside Fountain City Hall.

Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Eric Schreiber, member of the Colorado SpringsYoung Marines, hands out “Buddy” poppies, a symbolfrom a popular poem following a battle in France duringWorld War I.

Members of the Widefield High School JROTC bring everyone to attentionbefore posting the colors at the Fountain 8th Annual Veterans Day observance.

Photo by Thea Skinner

Military Order of the Purple Heart members conduct the placing of the wreath during the Freedom is not Free ceremonyrecognizing veterans at the Retired Enlisted Association Tuesday.

Mountaineer Staff

The Pikes Peak area honored veterans in manydifferent ceremonies starting with a parade Nov. 8in downtown Colorado Springs. This year’s themewas America’s Veterans: We Salute You. More than 100 entries celebrated prior servicemembersincluding several high school JROTC members andother youth service organizations. The parade wasled by the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard.

“We were blessed with great weather. We startplanning a year out, so you never know what how itwill turn out,” said Diana Ceciliani, director of theVeterans Day parade. “This year we had the mostmarching bands and that always makes it lively.”

Pikes Peak Veterans Council and about 42 member organizations along with the Patriot GuardRiders paid homage to servicemembers and veteransTuesday at the Retired Enlisted Association building.

The council’s Freedom is not Free ceremony recognized veterans in the United States for Veterans

Day and in Canada for Remembrance Day.Rear Adm. Janice Hamby, director, Command

Control Systems, North American AerospaceDefense Command and U.S. Northern Command,recognized long-time veterans and modern veterans.

“I offer to you that it is our shared commitmentto freedom that most strongly honors our fallenheroes. It is a commitment born of a manifestbelief and a responsibility to our mates and to ournations,” Hamby said. “After the end of World War II, the return of thousands of men and womenhardened by sacrifice and danger brought an influxof determination, creativity and energy that droveour nations in business and industry.”

Hamby mentioned long-time veterans wereinvolved in the political stage aided another kind of fight.

“Their minds expanded by their experience inthe military and with a keener understanding oftheir nation’s place in the world, the conditions of other nations and peoples, and an understanding

that their obligation extends beyond their borders to the people of the world,” Hamby said. “Theseveterans help shape our foreign policies, ournational agendas and our world views.

“They are fighting a different kind of war. They are learning new lessons,” she said.

Pikes Peak Veterans Council 2nd Vice ChairmanPaul Darrow spoke as master of ceremonies about the tradition of prisoners of war.

“Lest they be forgotten, let us remember thoseunfortunate comrades in arms still held as prisonersof war, who are listed as missing in action,” Darrow said, as he motioned to the POW/missing in action flag draped over the chair on stage.

“The empty chair is symbolic of the fact thatthey can not be with us today — to occupy theirplace of honor,” Darrow said. “They must neverbe forgotten.”

Hamby mentioned that as part of RemembranceDay, Canadian Armed Forces wear poppy flowerson uniforms Nov. 1–11. The tradition is a reflection

of the poem that she read titled “In FlandersFields.” The poem was written about 90 years ago by Lt. Col. John McCrae of the Canadian Army while viewing poppy flowers on the graves of servicemembers.

Fountain held its own celebration in front of itscity hall. It was the eighth annual observance of theholiday, with a special dedication of a new veteranmemorial. The memorial features a wall with the datesof war campaigns the U.S. military has fought in.

“I can truly think of no greater honor thanbeing asked to speak on Veterans Day in a city thattruly supports Fort Carson and its Soldiers,” saidCol. Eugene Smith, garrison commander, whoserved as guest speaker for the event. “Today wepause to honor veterans past, present and future.”

In addition to the ceremony, there were tworeadings and several musical pieces performed.Boy Scout Troop 138 and Cub Scout Pack 238 released red, white and blue balloons to pay tribute to veterans.

Community honors veterans, remembers fallen

Photo by Judy Dutt

Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Community22 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008

Community 23Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEER

Story and photo by Thea SkinnerMountaineer staff

The Fort Carson Fall and Winter Safety Day provided beneficial prevention informationand free flu shots Nov. 6 at the Special EventsCenter. The garrison prepared for the inclementweather season during the function, by providingsafety tips for staff.

“Two of the largest injuries on post are slips, tripsand falls,” said Scott Dillon, Fort Carsonsafety coordinator. “All the things we expectduring the winter we try to touch on.”

Slipping on ice and uneven surfaces is a common occurrence that results in back injuries. Since back injury prevention is crucial, a presentation andbooth were provided.

“Back injuries are difficult to fix anduse the most time away from work,” he said.

Other displays and presentations included natural gas safety, electrical safety,DUI prevention, winter recreation and huntingsafety. Several informative videos alsoaddressed winter driving and fire prevention.

“We try to make it topical, meaningful,and focused on the garrison workforce,”Dillon said. “(In winter months) people

spend more time indoors, so there is more chance of electrical fires.”

Colorado Springs Utilities demonstrated electrical usage and gas back firing.

Colorado Springs Utilities supplies Fort Carson with electricity through a substation. Oncethe electricity is on post, contractors handle and distribute the electricity.

“We can not shut down electricity to the post.Due to the information age, businesses need

electricity, so prevention is important,” said RayAnderson, Colorado Springs Utilities line supervisor. “You only have a small amount of timeto react — you don’t get a second chance.”

Those with medical needs are directly affectedwhen an electrical cable is damaged or the utilitiesare shut off. Contacting the utilities before digging ina yard will help ensure that no cables are damaged.Red cables are electric, orange cables are telephonewhile gas and water lines have a variety of colors.

Safety Day prepares post for winter

Participants gather at the Fort Carson Wildlife booth during the

Carson Fall and Winter Safety Day at the Special Events Center Nov. 6.

Community24 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008

Desertion and AWOL crimes__7_ servicemembers were cited with AWOL —

surrendered to military authorities.__6_ servicemembers were cited with

desertion.__4_ servicemembers were cited with

AWOL — failure to go to place of duty.

Motor vehicle crimes__1_ civilian was cited with failure to yield

the right of way.__2_ servicemembers were cited with

improper backing.

__2_ civilians were cited with abandonment of a motor vehicle.

__1_ servicemember was cited with driving a vehicle while under restraint.

__1_ civilian was cited with driving under the influence of alcohol.

__1_ servicemember was cited with driving a vehicle while under the influence ofalcohol/drugs.

__3_ servicemembers were cited with driving withexcessive blood alcohol greater than .08.

__1_ servicemember was cited with careless driving.

Assault, domestic violence and disorderly conduct__1_ civilian was cited with domestic

violence — military male victim.__1_ civilian was cited with assault on a

law enforcement officer.__1_ civilian was cited with simple assault.__1_ servicemember was cited with assault —

consummated by a battery.

Drug and alcohol crimes excluding motor vehicle__1_ servicemember was cited with use

of marijuana.__1_ servicemember was cited with

possession of marijuana.

Miscellaneous crimes__1_ servicemember was cited with

malicious mischief.__1_ civilian was cited with harassment.__2_ servicemembers were cited with theft

of AAFES property.__1_ servicemember was cited with falsifying

an official statement.__1_ civilian was cited with theft.__1_ servicemember was cited with unlawful

concealment of a weapon.__1_ servicememeber was cited with wrongful

damage to government property.

Police blotterThe following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between Oct. 31-Nov. 6.

Fort Carson, Colorado • www.carson.army.mil

Story and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans jumped out to a big lead and then held on to defeat RalstonValley 23-21 and advance to the Class 4A Coloradostate football playoffs in the second round.

The Trojans will meet the undefeated WheatRidge Farmers at Jefferson County Stadium at 7p.m. tonight. If the Trojans beat the Farmers theywill meet the winner of the Dakota Ridge vs.Longmont Nov. 22 in the state semifinals.

The Trojans excited its fans Friday night atFountain-Fort Carson High School by jumping out to a 6-0 lead as Gabe Gallegos scored on a 2-yard run. Mahtias Wright missed the extra point and that could have been a bad thing for the Trojans even though it was early in the contest. Wright was still having flashbacks to last year’s playoff when he missed the extra pointthat was the difference in the score as the Trojansdropped its first-round playoff game.

Ralston Valley took the lead at 7-6 in the secondquarter and the missed extra point was looming even larger at this point. The Trojans then got atouchdown run of 4 yards from Devyn Harris toretake the lead at 12-7 and this time Wright madethe extra point to give the Trojans a 13-7 lead. TheTrojans added a Quinton Lawson touchdown run of 21 yards to its lead in the third quarter and after agood extra point, the Trojans had a 20-7 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Ralston Valley got a 1-yard touchdown run from Danny Deeds to close within 20-14 of theTrojans late in the fourth quarter and momentumwas swinging to the Mustangs. Just when it lookedlike the Mustangs were going to stop the Trojansdeep in its own territory and get the ball in greatfield position Lawson came up with the biggest runof the night. Lawson took a handoff and raced 60yards deep into Mustang territory to give the Trojansa first down and put them in position to score atouchdown that would have put the game away.

“I saw the defense over react when we runningto the left side, so I cut back to the right. I knew Ihad to cut back and I cut back hard and hoped forthe best. I was just glad we got the first down at thetime, but it was just what we needed,” Lawson said.

The Mustangs defense held strong and limitedthe Trojans to a field goal attempt. A good attemptwould put the game out of reach. A missed field

goal by Wright would give the Mustangs a chanceto win the game. Wright understood the magnitudeof the moment when he went on the field and he felt this could be his time to exercise the badfeeling of a year ago away with a good kick.Wright kicked the ball right through the goal postto seal the victory.

“I thought I would live up to thechallenge of making the kick. I stillremember missing the point after from last year’s playoffs and I had tomake that kick, so I could make up for it this year. I just focused on it andput it through,” Wright said.

After the game, Fountain-FortCarson coach Mitch Johnson said itwas a total team effort against a verygood Ralston Valley team and he wasextremely happy with the way histeam fought throughout the contest.

“We played this team in zero weekand both teams have improved sincethat game. Ralston Valley has a greattradition and the same as Fountain-Fort Carson and we told our guys they had to protect that traditiontonight. To beat a team two times in

the same year is a difficult challenge, but our kids got it done. We got the job done offensively and defensively. We are just proud of the total teameffort we got tonight. Hats off to our kids for protecting our tradition and now we move on to play Wheat Ridge,” Johnson said.

25Nov. 14, 2008 — MOUNTAINEERSportsTrojans advanceto thesecondround ofplayoffs

Fountain-Fort Carson’s Gabe Gallegos, number 2, barks out signals during the Trojans playoff win against RalstonValley Friday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

Fountain-Fort Carson’s Gabe Gallegos, number 2, eludes a tackle duringaction Friday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

Fountain-Fort Carson’s Quinton Lawson, number 33, takes a handoff and heads upfield during actionFriday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

Sports26 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 14, 2008

On tOn the Benche Benchh

Post hosts annual Turkey TrotRun at Special Events Centerby Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation will behosting at Thanksgiving activity thatpromises to be a lot of fun.

The sports staff will host its annualTurkey Trot Trail Run race Nov. 22 at theSpecial Events Center. The race will haveboth five kilometer and 10 kilometer eventsthat promise to challenge and test post runners and their families that want to takepart in the activity. Registration is openuntil Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Race day check-inand chip pickup will be at 7 a.m. Nov. 22.There is no entry fee for the event.

There will be awards based on individualage groups in both the 5K and 10K events.The age categories for the event will be: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-39;40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69, and70 and over. For more information contactSean Gillotte (sean.gillotte@us.army.mil) at 526-1237 or John Duran at 526-2597

The Fort Carson youth sports programis currently taking registrations for the winter sports season.

The youth sports program will offer

basketball, indoor soccer and cheerleadingduring the winter sports period which isscheduled to be held from Jan. 17-March 22.There are a couple of key dates to keep inmind to prepare for the upcoming wintersports season. Registration for winter sports will be taken until Dec. 9.

According to Colorado Springs SportsCorporation officials, National Driver and Competitor registration is now open for the 87th running of the fabled PikesPeak International Hill Climb, set for July19 in Colorado Springs.

If you are a driver and are interested in participating in the event you can go towww.ppihc.com to sign up for the 2009edition of the legendary race.

The “Race to the Clouds” which hasbeen run since 1916, is the country’s second-oldest motor sports race. The only race that has gone on longer is theIndianapolis 500. The race is run on a12.42-mile course that begins at 9,390 feetand finishes at the 14,110 foot summit ofAmerica’s Mountain; Pikes Peak summit.

This year’s race has 11 classes and features a variety of automotive, semi truck,

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RedemptionFountain-Fort Carson’s Mahtias Wright, 39, kicks the game-winningfield goal Friday at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. Wright said itwas redemption for him because he missed the extra point that wasthe difference in last year’s first-round defeat for the Trojans.

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Sports corporation officials said the event is partof a 2009 “Summer of SportsSizzle” in Colorado Springs,which will also host the StateGames of America, July 30-Aug. 2, with some 10,000amateur athletes from 47states coming to the city tocompete in 29 sports.

There will be plenty ofsports action for college fans over the weekend at theAir Force Academy as theFalcons will compete in threedifferent sporting events.

Tonight the Falconwomen’s basketball team willmeet Northern Colorado at 5p.m. and the men’s basketballteam will meet Western StateColorado at 7 p.m. at CluneArena on the Air ForceAcademy. Saturday, the AirForce football team will takeon the nationally-rankedBrigham Young Cougars at1:30 p.m. at Falcon Stadium.The Falcon’s women’s volleyball team will meet

Texas Christian University at 7 p.m. at Clune ArenaSaturday night and the men’s basketball team willconclude the busy weekendwith a contest againstCalifornia State University at Bakersfield at 3 p.m. atClune Arena.

Football, volleyball,men’s and women’s basket-ball tickets can be purchasedby visiting www.goairforce-falcons.com or by calling472-1895. Saturday’s FalconFootball tickets are good forfree admission to Saturdaynight’s volleyball game. Allother home events are free.

The “Rocky” body-building and fitness contest,featuring military membersof the Colorado Springs andDenver communities, will takeplace Saturday in Denver.

The contest will be held at Denver East HighSchool, 1545 Detroit St., inDenver. The event will haveprejudging for fitness andfigure athletes at 9 a.m. andbodybuilding athletes at 11a.m. The finals for fitnessand figure athletes willbegin at 5 p.m., and thefinals for bodybuilding athletes will begin at 7 p.m.

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To the end zoneAir Force running back Kyle Lumpkin, left, eludes the tackle of Colorado State University defensiveback Nick Oppenneer during action Saturday at the Air Force Academy. The Falcons will meetnationally-ranked Brigham Young University Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with members of the MountainPost community performing during halftime activities.

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Pueblo has one of theVictorian era’s mostimpressive mansions. The

37-room mansion has 10 fire-places, stained glass windows,light fixtures designed byTiffany of New York and a6,000-square-foot carriagehouse. Built in 1893, the housewas designed by Henry Hudson

Holly of New York, who came to Pueblo to superviseconstruction of the John andMargaret Thatcher home.

Holly also designedThomas Edison’s home.

Rosemount was 2,400square feet, and had quarters for the servants as well as aroom just to store luggage.There was a greenhouse, anintercom system to summon

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Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

Fireplaces in the Rosemount Mansion are ornateand frequently are part of a room’s theme.

Rosemount Museumin Pueblo is one of thenation’s most elegantVictorian homes.

The Carriage HouseRestaurant still has thelarge doors and hingesas when it held horsesand carriages. Thestairway leads to theattendant’s apartment.

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A Victorian jewel

See Rosemount on page 30

the servants and a gravity water system. Rosemount has been named one of America’s

most elegant Victorian-era homes by NationalGeographic Magazine. The home is also featured onHome and Garden television show “ChristmasCastles” and A&E network’s “America’s Castles.”

The house was designed as a package. In some rooms, the fireplace matches designs on the furniture; ceiling designs sometimes match furniture. Roses are prevalent design elementsthroughout the house, as the rose was the favoriteflower of the house’s mistress.

The house was designed for an elevator. Holly designed closets one over the other. When an elevator was later installed, the closet floors wereremoved and the elevator installed.

The dining room seats 36 people and built-incabinets hold large collections of dinnerware.

The Thatchers brought their own large art collection to decorate the mansion. Margaret selected 26 hand-woven Turkish, Oriental andPersian rugs used in the mansion.

Light fixtures were equipped with both gasand electricity.

The outside walls are made of Rhyolite-pinkvolcanic stone brought from Castle Rock. The slate roof came from Vermont.

John Thatcher came to Colorado fromPennsylvania, first settling in Denver where heworked as a store clerk. John reportedly asked the store owner to pay him in goods, rather thanmoney. In 1863, John took his goods to Pueblo,where he set up his own store.

John was later joined in Pueblo by his brother,Mahlon. The two brothers opened a bank, whichbecame the First National Bank of Pueblo.

The brothers were successful; Mahlon built alarge home, also designed by Holly, in Queen Annestyle. Mahlon’s house was even larger than John’sRichardsonian Romanesque-style mansion a blockaway. Mahlon’s house is no longer standing.

John successfully invested in mining, agricultureand cattle ranching, in addition to his mercantile and bank businesses. He married Margaret Henry,Pueblo’s first school teacher. They lived in a modesthouse for many years before building the mansion.

Although only a few hundred peoplewere in Pueblo when Thatcher arrived, thetown grew when the Denver and RioGrande Railway reached Pueblo in 1872.Gen. William Palmer, founder of ColoradoSprings and the D&RG, established a steelmill in Pueblo as a source for steel used for his railways.

Access to the nearby Arkansas River and coal mines brought about theestablishment of smelters, which was good for Pueblo.

The youngest of the five Thatcher children,Raymond, lived in the house 75 years. Heturned it over to the city for a museum.

The Rosemount is an unusual museumbecause most of its original furnishings arestill in place, including curtains and drapes.

An extra treat at no additional cost is anunusual museum on the top floor ofRosemount. Puebloan Andrew McClellandtraveled extensively and collected an eclecticassortment of memorabilia, including artifacts,including a mummy. Called the “McClellandCollection of World Curiosities,” the oddmuseum is housed in two rooms atRosemount, but belongs to the city of Pueblo.

The original carriage house now serves as a restaurant, which is open

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Afternoon teas are available, as are private functions byarrangement; call 719-543-4192.

Beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, theRosemount is decorated in Victorian splendor for the holidays. The castle is open for holiday toursTuesdays-Saturdays, from Dec. 16- 31, except forChristmas Eve and Christmas Day. Regular admissionwill be charged. The museum will also be open twoMondays, Dec. 21 and 28, for holiday tours. Duringthe holiday open house, visitors will self-guidethrough the mansion and docents will be in each room to point out features and to answer questions.

The Rosemount is closed during January and major holidays.

The rest of the year Rosemount is open forguided tours Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. It is closed Mondays and major holidays. Guided tours take about an hour.

Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 6-18.Children under age 6 are admitted free.

Rosemount is at 419 W. 14th St. in Pueblo,phone 719-545-5290. Take Interstate 25 south toExit 99B (13th Street) and go west about fiveblocks. It’s hard to miss—Rosemount and the carriage house are the only buildings on the block.

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Rosemount from page 29

The Rosemount’s carriage house now serves as a restaurant.

A 9- by 13-foot stained glass window by a New York artist“Kingdoms of Nature,” overlooks the oak-paneled staircase.

A rare Steinway art deco grand piano that belonged to theThatcher family is one of three in the world.

Just the Facts• TRAVEL TIME — 45 minutes

• FOR AGES — anyone

• TYPE — indoor playground

• FUN FACTOR — ★★★★

(Out of 5 stars)

• WALLET DAMAGE — $

$ = Less than $20$ $ = $ 21 t o $ 4 0

$ $ $ = $ 41 t o $ 6 0$ $ $ $ = $ 61 t o $ 8 0

(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

The light fixtures in the RosemountMuseum are by Tiffany of New York.

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Military Family AppreciationMilitary Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation honors Military Families with aweek of special programs and events.

“Viva Las Vegas Girls Night Out” isSaturday, 6-10 p.m.There are impersonators,comedy, games and a cash bar, as well as agrand prize.

Football Sunday at Alternate Escapes features free pizzas, hot wings, happy hourprices Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Grand prize is a flatscreen television set.

Black Light Cosmic Bowling Night atThunder Alley Bowling Center features a freeblue-plate special and karaoke.Monday, 5-8 p.m.Grand prize is a game system with Rock Band.

A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is at theCheyenne Shadows Golf Club Tuesday. Makereservations for the free dinner, there’s a cashbar. Grand prize is a romantic getaway for two.

Pasta Madness Family Fun Night at the FortCarson Youth Center includes a free dinner,bouncy houses, crafts and games Wednesdayfrom 5-8 p.m. The grand prize is a game system with Monopoly.

Attendees may enter to win prizes:— $800 worth of gas cards— Gold Party Package from IT'Z Family

Food and Fun Center— Gift certificates for local restaurants

Events are open to all military identificationcard holders. Girl's Night Out is open to the public.

For more information call 526-4494.

Trans-Siberian OrchestraThe Trans-Siberian Orchestra has a concert

at the Colorado Springs World Arena Dec. 4, at 4 and 8 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for tickets.

Flying W RanchThe Flying W Ranch serves supper at the

Winter Steakhouse Fridays and Saturdays at 5 or8 p.m. through mid-December. Get a 13-ouncesteak for $28 with all the trimmings, or choosepork ribs, beef brisket, trout and barbecue chickenfor $25. There’s a children’s menu. After supper,the Flying W Wranglers perform a live show ofcowboy music. Call 598-4000 for reservations.The Flying W is at 3330 Chuckwagon Road.

Imagination CelebrationImagination Celebration presents family

theater productions “James and the Giant Peach”Dec. 8, “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley”Feb. 13 and “Junie B. Jones” April 6. All produc-tions are at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. CascadeAve. Call 799-4139 for ticket information.

ConcertsComing to the Pikes Peak Center Nov. 24, is

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” starring Ted Neeley.Get tickets at the Pikes Peak Center box office,World Arena box office or call 520-SHOW.

Pikes Peak Philharmonic“Holiday and Remembrance” is the concert

presented at Wasson High School Auditorium,2115 Afton Way Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets are

available at the door. The music selectionincludes “Fanfare for Freedom, “Spitfire“Prelude and Fugue,” “Grand Canyon Suite”and Christmas music. Tickets for military are $4.50 with identification, $9 for adults, $6 for students, or $18 for a family.

Sesame Street LiveElmo, Zoe, Big Bird and their Sesame

Street friends are on stage in Sesame StreetLive “Elmo Makes Music” Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.and Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ticketprices start at $13 at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade. Call 477-2121 for informationor charge tickets at TicketsWest at 520-7469.

Fountain-Fort Carson musical“Little Shop of Horrors” is at Fountain-FortCarson High School’s auditorium today andSaturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door whilethey last. The high school is at 900 Jimmy CampRoad in Fountain, come to the main entrance.

Holiday bed and breakfast tourSeven inns will be on he 14th Annual Bed

and Breakfast Holiday Tour Dec. 7, 2-6 p.m.Sponsored by the Old Colorado City HistoricalSociety, the tour benefits the history center andthe organization. Tickets in advance are $10,$15 at the door. The military discount, withvalid identification, is $2. Tickets are availableat the Old Colorado City History Center, One24th Street, Colorado Springs, 636-1225.

— Compiled by Nel Lampe

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Last home gameThe last home game at the Air Force Academy Falcon Stadium is Saturday, when theFalcons play Brigham Young University at 1:30 p.m. The Falcons, with an 8-2 season facethe 16th rank BYU Cougars. Call 472-1895 for ticket information.

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