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2 VoicES oF tHE GrEAt pLAcE In honor of Valentine’s Day on February 14, former “Single Ladies” tell how their husbands put a ring on it.

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Hood Happenings is an unauthorized, official monthly magazine for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort Hood Command. The appearance of adver-tising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this magazine shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nation-al origin, age, marital status, physical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy is confirmed, Family and MWR shall refuse to accept advertising from that source until the violation is cor-rected. The information in this issue is current at time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation please call the activity.

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Garrison CommanderCOL Mark Freitag

DFMWR Nicholas R. Johnsen

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Nicholas R. JohnsenDirector of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

I have gained a greater appreciation for the days and months that pass and their signifi -cance as I mature--a yo u n ge r p e r s o n might say I was sim-ply getting older. We celebrate Valentine’s Day in February and many of us that are married have memories of the day we proposed to our brides. My great-est memory is of selecting our wedding bands. On my break from West Point I was visiting my wife-to-be and we decided to utilize her employee discount to purchase our wedding bands our freshman year. It was a great deal around $120 for both bands. We proudly went to her home to show her parents the rings. Since we were high school sweethearts and we had told them that we had intended on getting married upon my graduation I figured there was little to be worried about. Boy did I misin-terpret that “understanding”. We got home just before dinner and proudly showed her parents the wedding bands and you could have heard a pin fall on their carpeted living room. Several long seconds went by until her Father asked me if I still intended to graduate from West Point and I told him absolutely as I could not be married while attending the Academy. They both sighed relief and went on with the dinner preparation. Little things in life sometimes carry more meaning than we know. Don’t let the little things in life go by without telling the ones you love how much they mean to you every day. Take a look at the opportunities within this edition of “Hood Happenings” to find the next great opportunity you don’t want to go by you this month!

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The Proposal: Former “Single Ladies” tell how their husbands put a ring on it.

My husband, Randall proposed to me on his 30th birthday, as he stood in the doorway of my parent’s house with his hand in his pocket and said “I know that today is my birthday and I am not supposed to do this on my birthday, but you are my birthday wish. The moment I met you and every instance thereafter spent with you has been a celebration…. And I don’t want to celebrate another birthday without you”.

Sandra Pearl

I have always been outspoken while my husband is more reserved, but somehow we managed to be high school sweethearts and date all throughout college without a single breakup. A few weeks before our college graduation my husband told me that he wanted to join the Army and serve our country. I had never seen him look surer of himself, and I couldn’t have been more proud of his desire to serve. It was then that I realized he was the one, so I told him that he needed to marry me so that we can get this show on the road.

Millie Cooper

My husband, who was my boyfriend at the time, asked if I would like to meet him for a slice of our favorite cheesecake at lunch. I told him that I was about to go into a big meeting and couldn’t get away from my office. About 30 minutes later while in my meeting, my husband stormed in the room with a piece of cheese cake and a ring and exclaimed “You are the only person I know that is sweeter than cheesecake… Will you marry me?” I later found out that the whole office was in on the proposal and that the meeting was a set up.

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MARCH2 Dad’s 101 Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC,2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30, Zumbatomic, Bronco YC (Mondays), Walker YC (Wednesdays)4 Army Volunteer Corps Advisory Council, Lane Volunteer Center4 Garrison Commander’s Tournament, The Courses of Clear Creek6-12 Teen Tech Week, Casey Memorial Library6 Bud Light Trail Fishing Tournament, BLORA8,10,15,17,22,24 Men’s Golf Clinic, The Courses of Clear Creek9 EFMP Support Groups Meeting, Lane Volunteer Center10 Stress, Anger & Conflict Management Workshop, Oveta Culp Hobby

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The Courses of Clear Creek Lunch is served from 10am - 2pm and for just $6.45, which includes a drink and a cookie. There is also a regular menu of salads, gourmet sandwiches and ham-burgers. Call 254-287-4130 or visit The Courses of Clear Creek at Clear Creek Road and Battalion Avenue.

The Strike Zone Located inside Phantom Warrior Lanes at Clear Creek Road and Santa Fe Avenue, the Strike Zone is the per-fect stop for food and fun on Fort Hood. Enjoy every-thing from hot dogs to pizza to salads, a full menu is served daily. For more info call 254-287-3424.

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hroughout America’s history, from the Battle of Lexington to the Battle for Fallujah, African Ameri-can Soldiers have honorably answered the call

to duty, serving with great valor and distinction in America’s Armed Forces. During the month of February, Fort Hood cele-brates and pays tribute to African American Soldiers and recognizes their important contributions. In today’s busy world children, as well as adults, are becoming detached from history. Many only learn what small amounts can be taught in school. Most know the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Lu-ther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and George

Washington Carver, but how many people are famil-iar with names likes William H. Carney, Susie King Taylor, Bessie Coleman or Guion “Guy” Bluford. William H. Carney was the first African Ameri-can to win the Congressional Medal of Honor for acts of heroism at Fort Wagner during the Civil War. Originally intent on becoming a minister, Carney felt he could best serve God and his country as a member of the union army. He was assigned to the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first black regiment in the north. Even after being shot four times, Carney refused to surrender the col-ors and never allowed them to touch the ground.

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For more than two hundred years African Americans have participated in every conflict in United States history. They have not only fought bravely the common enemies of the United States but have also had to confront the individual and institutional racism of their countrymen. — Lt. Col. [Ret] Michael Lee Lanning, author, “The African-American Soldier: From Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell.”

The story of the regiment has been recounted in the movie “Glory”. Susie King Taylor was the first African American nurse in the Civil War. In addition to performing her duties as a nurse, Taylor started a school to help edu-cate African American children and soldiers. She served in that capacity for over four years without receiving a single dollar. Bessie Coleman was the first licensed African Ameri-can pilot in the United States. She had to travel to France in the early 1920’s after World War I in order to attend her training. Upon her return to the United States, she performed in air shows and conducted lectures for young people in California, Texas and Georgia. Despite being told he was not college material, Gui-on “Guy” Bluford went on to graduate from Pennsylva-nia State University in 1964. He went on to become a pilot and flew over 140 combat missions in Vietnam.

He would later become the first African Ameri-can astronaut, and serve on four separate space missions. Black History Month is not only time for African Americans to celebrate the his-tory of their race, but it is an opportu-nity for all to recognize the contributions that African Americans have made to this country and throughout the world. The III Corps Equal Opportunity Office will be con-ducting a formal African American History Observance on Friday, February 25th, at Club Hood with events planned for Saturday the 26th, and Sunday the 27th. For specific information, please contact III Corps Equal Op-portunity Office at 254-287-6242. s

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Leisure Travel Services ask that you stop by or call to check the availability. Be sure to do this ten to fifteen business days prior to your departure. If we have the tickets available at that time we will hold them for you for twenty-four hours, if we do not have them available then we will place an order for you. Tickets can only be ordered from one location, if two orders are placed then one order will automatically be can-celled. Once the tickets come in you must return to the same location you ordered from to pick them up. For ticket pricing please go to our webpage on www.hoodmwr.com or call 254-554-6800. This pro-motional ticket is valid until September 28, 2011. Tickets cannot be used after October 1, 2011. We look forward to making all your dreams come true with this once in a lifetime magical experience. s

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ey Lovers, why not treat yourself and that special someone to a mouthwatering dinner and a show at Club Hood? Celebrity Mystery Theater is coming to Club Hood and it is an upbeat

show that caters to those who enjoy comedy, a good mystery, and/or celebrity impersonators/entertainers. The performance is 80 percent scripted comedy, 20 percent improvisational and incorporates audi-ence participation. The murder--or shall I say evening will take place on February 14,

beginning with 6 pm cocktails. Following cocktails is a 7 pm din-ner that is simply divine, but the real fun begins when the ac-

tors come out and the Celebrity Mystery Theater show starts. Celebrity Mystery Theater, a show that first reached its suc-

cess in New York, Boston and Las Vegas is now being per-formed at Club Hood. It is the only comedy murder

mystery show with a cast of celebrity impersonators. World famous detectives hilariously solve a crime as they lead the audience through a trail of clues. Each clue leads to a suspect, or famous celebrity,

holding valuable information and you never know who may walk through the door… The audience gathers to meet guest speaker Mr. Sherlock Holmes; the world’s greatest su-per sleuth. During his introduction to the “Scam Spade School of Detectives” a mur-dered victim is discovered. Upon Sher-lock’s review of the crime scene, he is hilariously interrupted and eventu-ally joined by another famous detec-tive to solve the crime. The surprise element is not only who com-

mitted the crime, but who the suspects are… I could share more of the storyline with you, but then

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I would have to kill you--and there is no mystery in that. You will have to come to Club Hood for the Ce-lebrity Mystery Theater to figure out “whodunit”. What I can tell you is this; the event is $35 per person or $70 per couple and includes admission, cocktails, din-ner and dessert. Dinner is to die for and will include your choice of succulent beef tenderloin medallions or roasted Cornish hen, rosemary red potatoes, maple glazed carrots, and your choice of cheesecake with fresh strawberries or red velvet cake. Now if that does not get your mouth watering then you may want to check your pulse! If you love great food and a good murder mystery, then prepare to eat yourself to death this Valentine’s Day at Club Hood. Celebrity Mystery Theater Dinner is open to all over the age of 18. For more information or to make reservations, call Club Hood at 254-532-5073 or visit Club Hood at Bldg 5764 located on 24th Street and Wainwright Drive. s

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Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-5411Brave Rifles Readiness Center 9409 61 286-6728

Fort Hood Army IHG Hotel Bldg Map PhonePoxon Guest House 111 38 532-2100Keith Ware Hall Reservations Desk 36006 24 532-8233Information / Assistance ProgramsRelocation Assistance Program 121 43 287-4471Volunteer Services 16005 44 287-8657Abuse Hotline 121 43 287-CARe (2273)Army Community Service 121 43 287-4ACSArmy emergency Relief 121 43 288-5003Army Family Team Building 16005 44 286-6600Community Life Program 1001 25 618-7720Consumer Affairs 121 43 287-CITY (2489) Financial Readiness Program 121 43 288-2862Food Program 121 43 287-7130Loan Closet 121 43 287-8595Mobilization & Deployment (ACS) 16005 44 288-2794 Visitor’s Control Center 69012 39 287-9909Library Services Casey Memorial Library Circulation Desk 3202 18 287-4921Library Overdue Section 3202 18 287-4878Library Reference Section 3202 18 287-5202

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Pub 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

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Recreational Activities Bldg Map PhoneApache Arts & Crafts Center 2337 30 287-0343Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-3424Community events Center (Bingo) 50012 7 532-9253Sprocket Auto Crafts 9138 58 287-2725School Age Services (SAS Sites) Clark elementary School 51600 6 288-6310Clear Creek elementary School 4800 8 554-3667Duncan elementary School 52802 4 287-4362Montague elementary School 84001 70 539-8695Venable elementary School 60160 53 523-4217Walker / Meadows Site 85018 64 287-7950Sports & Fitness Programs Competitive Sports Info 23005 29 288-3622Aerobics & Skating 324 49 287-5623Intramural Sports 23005 29 288-3622Varsity Sports 23005 29 285-5459Youth Sports 6602 51 288-3770

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-5411Brave Rifles Readiness Center 9409 61 286-6728

Family Services Bldg Map Phoneemployment Readiness Branch 284 76 286-6684Training Facility 121 43 287-6070exceptional Family Member Prog. 121 43 287-6070Family Advocacy 76020 71 286-6774 Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 4+ Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 0-3 Family Member employment 4220 21 288-2089Assistance Program Family Child Care 121 43 287-5448 Youth & School Age Services, Admin 121 43 287-8436Supplemental Programs & Services 121 43 287-8029Information & Referral 121 43 287-2214School Liaison 121 43 288-7946SKIeSUnlimited Academy 121 43 287-4592

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Pub 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Centralized Marketing Information Area Bldg Map PhoneResiliency Campus (OpenMon-Fri8am-5pm) 12018 77 287-5586Copeland Center (FrontDeskOpen24hrs7daysaweek) 18010 36 287-3832Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center 18000 73 287-9274 (OpenMon-Fri7:30am-8:30pm)Swimming Pools Abrams Pool (Indoor) 23001 29 287-4648Aquatics Director 23001 29 287-9430Comanche Pool 52932 3 287-754413th SC(e) Pool 2239 26 287-368962nd St Pool 2479 33 288-348442nd St Pool 1676 35 288-3484Martin Pool 137 41 287-5037Patton Pool 5774 54 285-5837Thomas Pool 193 48 287-8637West Fort Hood Pool 91075 67 288-9838Youth Centers Bronco Youth Fitness Center 6602 51 287-6745Comanche Youth Center 52019 3 287-5834High Chaparral Youth Center 5485 52 287-5646Miscellaneous Services American Red Cross (toll free) 1-877-272-7337 8640 65 287-0400BOSS Program 194 48 287-6116Combined Federal Campaign 1001 25 287-0345NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4220 21 288-2055Palmer Theater 334 50 287-3066Veterinary Clinic 4909 10 287-2823Robertson Blood Center 2250 28 285-5808Inprocessing 18010 36 287-3832DFMWR Headquarters 194 48 287-4339Fort Hood Recycle Center 4626 74 287-7881Client Services (Legal Assistance) 4617 78 287-7901/3199

Fitness Centers Bldg Map PhoneAbrams Physical Fitness Ctr. 23001 29 287-2016Burba Physical Fitness Ctr. 9301 60 287-8298Harvey Physical Fitness Ctr. 31006 16 287-0195Iron Horse Physical Fitness Ctr. (SRP) 37017 14 287-0193Kieschnick Physical Fitness Ctr. 39008 19 287-4293Grey Wolf Physical Fitness Ctr. 24006 32 287-0194Starker Physical Fitness Ctr. 87010 63 287-9639Wellness Center/ Resiliency Campus 12018 46 287-5586West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Ctr. 91068 69 553-2011Resiliency Campus Resiliency Campus HQ 12022 77 285-5693Warrior Adventure Quest 12019 319-1619Army Center / Enhanced Performance 12020 288-4671Wellness Center 12019 46 288-8488Functional Fitness Center 12018 46 287-8219Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 47 553-1195

eart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and while it usually affects people later in life, choices made early on

can reduce future risks. Dr. Thomas Dove, chief of Cardiology Services at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center said, “Fatty streaks devel-op in a person’s arteries as early as their teenage years and progress later in life to plaques, which may eventu-ally block flow or rupture and cause a heart attack”. While people can’t go back and change what they did years or even decades ago, the doctor said it’s never too late to begin a healthier lifestyle. He recommends people exercise daily, reduce salt intake and quit smoking. “There are no shortcuts to a healthy life style. I struggle with diet; fatty foods taste good,” he admitted. “It is easier when you get home at night to snuggle up with the TV instead of going for a 30-minute walk, but we have multiple studies to show the benefits accrued by making healthy lifestyle changes”. “It is very difficult but imperative that we don’t smoke, because smoking increases the risk of heart attack several fold and this risk decreases rapidly when we stop smoking”, he added.

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Another way to promote a healthy heart is through better nutrition, and Capt. Heather Cline, Chief, Inpatient Dietetics at CRDAMC, said eating heart healthy has added benefits. “When you choose foods healthy for the heart, you are also choosing foods that are more waistline-friendly and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants,” she said. She recommends people limit the amount of high-cholesterol fatty foods they eat, such as marbled meats, poultry skin, bacon, sausage, whole milk, butter and egg yolks. “You shouldn’t eat more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day. One egg yolk contains approximately 212 mg of cholesterol, so you can easily see how eating eggs in excess can increase your cholesterol, putting you at risk of heart disease,” she said. Dove added that everyone over the age of 20 should have their cholesterol level checked. “If the value is normal, this should be repeated every five years, and the results should be discussed with your physician,” he said. While heart healthy foods should make up the major-ity of a person’s diet, Cline said people don’t have to rule out treats altogether. “You can still eat some of your favorite foods as long as you eat them in moderation,” she said. February is American Heart Month, making it the per-fect time to think about heart healthy lifestyle changes. The Nutrition Therapy Clinic at Darnall offers one-hour heart healthy eating classes. To enroll, call 254-288-8860. Darnall also has three full-time cardiologists, and the Cardiology Department performs exercise testing and heart monitors, and they can do heart CT scans, which provide very detailed views of the heart and arteries without requiring an invasive procedure. “Together, your doctor and dietitian will be able to further assist you in adopting a heart healthy lifestyle,” said Cline, “but remember to give your changes time.” s

A PA C H EARTS & CRAFTS

The Apache Arts & Crafts Center is a state-of-the-art facility for all your artistic ambitions. Whether fashioning a treasure box in the wood shop or creating a ceramic masterpiece, there is something to suit everyone's needs.

No time to do it yourself? Let our craftsmen design and produce your memento or gift for any occasion in our embroidery, silk screen, plaque or multi-crafts.

761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street, Bldg 2337Phone: (254) 287-0343 www.hoodmwr.com

Apache Arts and Crafts makes it possible!

AutoCrafts

ou can sock it to Sprocket, whether you need to attach

a trailer hitch, work on an ex-haust system, AC, diagnostic, State Inspection Sticker, or even if you have a non-auto related project that requires the use of advanced equip-ment. Sprocket Auto Crafts doesn’t stop at providing all the tools nec-essary for you to complete auto projects; they also have skilled pro-fessionals happy to help. Sprocket offers Soldiers and their Family members an immense opportunity to save money by utilizing Sprockets services. Sprocket Auto Shop is not only THE place to perform automo-tive repairs, but provides an oppor-tunity to become more knowledge-able about the craft. I would be remised if I didn’t mention one of Sprockets coolest features, the Welding & Exhaust Shop at Sprocket Auto Crafts. The Welding & Exhaust Shop supplies all the tools every welder dreams of, in addition to a expert Welding Techni-cian on-site to help with any project. From Mig, Arc and Oxygen-Acety-lene welders that perform all types of metal welding, including alumi-num, to other tools and equipment,

such as a Ben Person Pipe Bender, sandblasters, drill presses, plasmas cutters, chop saws, cut-off tools, and much more. Even if you have an un-der car project in need of welding, Sprockets Welding & Exhaust Shop can accommodate you with one of their state-of-the-art vehicle lifts. Sprocket Auto Crafts Shop may very well be one of Ft. Hoods best kept secrets, but it is fast becoming a primary resource for the novice and advanced automobile buff. So hurry up, go out, and ask your neighbor if they have had an opportunity to “Sock it to Sprocket”! Patrons must present a valid Mil-itary ID, sign in prior to utilizing ser-vices, adhere to proper dress code: closed toe shoes and shirts must be worn at all times, payment is due at time of service and all debris must be properly disposed of (according to shop policy). s

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Sock itto Sprocket

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Are you sore fromthat workout?Come down to the Resiliency Retreat Massage Therapy at theFunctional Fitness Center for a massage therapist.

Fall Schedule - Prepaid Appointments Available:Mon. & Wed. 3-7 pm | Tue. & Thur. 11am – 3pm | Fri. 2 – 6pmOther times may be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

Appointments254-630-5219

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Recreation&Leisure

inters aren’t too harsh in Texas, but usually cold enough to scare us away from the great outdoors. February is

about the time that the sweet sun reappears and temperatures begin to draw us outside again. Fort Hood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has just what you are looking for as they have amped up the adrenaline with Area 111, Fort Hood’s own ATV park. Open during daylight hours only, Area 111 (located on Clear Creek Road and West Range Road) encompasses the true passion of the sport with varying, natural terrain for riders of all skill levels. While personally-owned vehicles are not authorized on the course, the course does welcome dirt bike owners. Riders must wear a helmet, gloves, goggles and closed-toe shoes. As another safety precaution, the buddy system is mandatory. All users must purchase an ATV permit, prior to riding at Area 111. Permits are available at the Sportsmen’s Center, Bldg. 1937, Rod and Gun Club Loop and may be purchased either annually or daily. The annual Family package can be purchased for $50, while an annual individual permit costs riders $20. One-day permits are also available for $5 per rider. For more information, call the Sportsmen’s Center at 254-532-4552. As if the adrenaline of an ATV course does not already warm you up, how about a game of paintball at the newly re-opened paintball course, out at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area? BLORA is located on North Nolan Road, 10 miles from East Range Road. Access to the park is also possible from FM 439 and Sparta Road.

Splat it up at BLORA’s Paintball Course, with three playing fields, available for beginners to experts on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 10 am-6pm. Special arrangements, coordinated and approved in advance, may be made to accommodate large groups on weekdays and it’s open to the public. Finally, if those two activities do not warm you up the Sportsmen’s Center has an archery range and trap and skeet shooting for the avid outdoorsman. For more information, call the Sportsmen’s Center at 254-532-4552. s


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The Warrior Adventure Quest program offers an assortment of high adventure activities for units recently returning from deployment.

For more information stop by the Resiliency Campus (Bldg 12019, 31st & Battalion Avenue) or call 254-288-4688 Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm

The Resiliency Campus is focused on taking care of Soldiers in any state of being. Select facilities are available 24/7 to aid Soldiers in the toughest of times. Whether the Body, Mind, or Spirit needs a break from the ordinary, the Resiliency Campus is there to help you stay RESILIENT.

Paintball

Rock Climbing Mountain Bike

Kayaking

Zero Gravity Thrill Park DallasBungee Jumping ------ A classic! You won’t forget this incredible 7-story drop.Skycoaster--------------- Feel the unforgettable sensation of gliding over 100 ft. o� the ground.Texas Blasto�----------- One of the biggest Dallas attractions. Rocket straight up at 70 mph.Nothin’ but Net--------- Can you handle the 16-story free fall?Skyscraper--------------- Hit four G’s

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The Warrior Adventure Quest program offers an assortment of high adventure activities for units recently returning from deployment.

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Kayaking

Zero Gravity Thrill Park Dallas

ArmyCommunityService


by Albert Rodriguez

1. Plan to have a night out on the town that includes just the two of you, to allow you to reconnect with each other without any outside interference. 2. Do not limit kissing or hugging to just saying goodbye or hello, but surprise your partner with an unexpected show of affection. 3. Text or call your partner spontaneously just to let them know that you are thinking of them. 4. If you’re out and you see something that you think you’re partner would like, go ahead and surprise them with it. It will let them know that you were thinking of them. 5. Reflect on what initially gave you that warm fuzzy feel about your spouse/partner and try to recapture those moments. 6. Live, love and laugh together, because sharing can help keep you connected and keep the romance in your relationship.

Healthy Relationships

I t can sometimes be difficult to keep the romance alive in your

relationship, because life activities sometimes get in the way. The follow-

ing tips are suggested to generate thoughts toward romance

that may work for your relationship.

One more important thing to remember is to avoid com-paring yourself to other couples. Every couple has their own version of romance and what works for them. The Fort Hood ACS, Family Advocacy Program offers Relationship Enrich-ment Workshops on a monthly basis. The workshops provide tips as noted above and focus upon building and sustaining healthy relationships between couples.

For more information on Relationship Enrichment work-shops or the FAP Relationship Enrichment Program, please call 254-286-6774 or 254-618-7584. s

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o any of the following apply to you? Unex-pected emergency, not receiving all your entitlements, moving expenses, excessive

debt or you run short of money before your next pay check. Just $500 to $1000 in emergency savings is one of the best ways to prevent setbacks. Think about it for a minute. Next time your pay is short or you are in an accident and need to cough up enough for your deductable wouldn’t you like to pull the money from your emergency savings versus charging it or going to Mr. Predatory Lender? Start by stashing a little bit each pay period in a savings account. You can have the money automati-cally transferred from your checking or even start an allotment. Check with your financial institution to see if they offer any special Military Saves accounts. Not sure if you can find even $20? Make an ap-pointment with your Command Financial Specialist to review your spending plan. He or she can assist

you with analyzing your expenditures and provide you with valuable tips and resources. In addition, you can visit www.militarysaves.org and find useful tips on saving tools, and links to other financial websites. National Military Saves Week is February 20-27. The Fort Hood Army Community Service, Financial Readiness Branch encourages everyone to participate.

Are you ready to take the saver pledge? “I will help myself by saving money, reducing debt, and build-ing wealth over time. I will help my family and my country by encouraging other Americans to build wealth, not debt.”

Worrying about money is no fun. If you need more finan-cial security, join Military Saves for encouragement, support and knowledge you can trust. If you’re already set for life, help your neighbors by promoting the campaign. There’s a place

for everyone! Sign up on www.militarysaves.org. Take advantage of all of the great free financial resourc-

es that are available to you at the Army Community Servic-es Financial Readiness Branch by calling 254-553-4698 for more information. s

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Child&YouthServices

A Lasting Impression

he name “Ms. Sondra” has become a regular mention in my household; from

“I want to read a book to Ms. Sondra” to “Can I show Ms. Sondra my plusses?” All coming from my 4-year old son, Tommy, who started Pre-K in August and no longer required child care. It’s been six months since he’s attended Sondra Fisher’s Family Child Care (FCC) program; but on the day of our visit, it’s almost as if he’d never stopped attending. As I pull into the familiar driveway of Sondra Fisher’s home, a Homes Off-Post partnership with Family Child Care, I can’t help but remember the feeling of joy as my daughter, Mia, and Tommy bolt to the door to be the first one to ring the doorbell. As Sondra answers the door to her fully converted garage that now serves as her child care program, she appears calm, cool and collected, even after a workday that began at 4:00 that morning. She welcomes Mia and Tommy into the program with a warm greeting and open arms, ready for a hug. Sondra comments on how big they’ve become since she’s last seen them and begins to ask them how they’re doing and what they’ve been doing in school. Sondra responds enthusiastically when they tell her about their day in school and how they’re going to go to Math Night after Tommy reads a book, this being the purpose of our visit. Tommy had been asking me for weeks now when he would be able to read a book to Ms. Sondra. I couldn’t help but laugh on our drive to Sondra’s

program when Tommy asked me for his book and began reading aloud to everyone in the car, for practice of cours While Tommy was reading and came across the word “with” and was able to read it without any trouble, Sondra asked, “You know this word? That’s a big word!” As Tommy enthusiastically nodded yes, I could see the excitement in his eyes as Sondra complemented him. While Tommy was reading, I took a glance at the environment; walls covered with colorful artwork, craftfully displayed alongside various pictures of field trips and activities the children have engaged in while in Sondra’s program. In the myriad of pictures, I find the picture I took of Sondra with Mia and Tommy on their last day of attendance and I remember the feeling of the tears I shed and the warm hug Sondra gave me that last day. As our visit ends and we say our goodbyes, Sondra gives them a hug and I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for having the privilege of Sondra’s nurturing care for my children over the years and with that, Sondra Fisher, has truly left a lasting impression! Family Child Care is always looking for highly qualified providers to provide care in their quarters/homes on and off the Fort Hood installation. Those interested in applying to be an FCC provider should call 254-287-5448. s

by Kim Bleakley-Sias

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ebruary is not just about Valentine’s Day candy and

roses. It’s also a reminder to take care of our real “Hearts.” Ac-cording to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), it is im-portant to establish healthy lifestyle habits early in life - such as healthy eating patterns - in order to help keep the risk of heart disease low. The NHLBI has said, “Everyone 2 years of age and older should care about reducing the risk of devel-oping heart disease as an adult. Children, as well as adults, can im-prove the health of their hearts by fol-lowing a balanced diet, limiting foods high in saturated-fat and cholesterol and being physically active.” Studies have found that 80 percent of adolescents, be-tween the ages of 13 and 18 years, exceeded daily dietary recommendations for total and saturated fat. Another 49 percent exceeded rec-ommended intakes of dietary cholesterol; sub-sequently, these individ-uals were more likely to show early signs of atherosclerosis.

Fort Hood Youth Sports and Fitness Program, in

partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America, has

answered Mrs. Michelle Obama’s call to fight obesity with the “Lets Move

Initiative”; and has begun the “Get Fit…Be Strong,” program. Fort Hood will be the first

Army installation to begin intense education and challenges for youth ages 5-18 years. Get Fit…Be Strong will engage, educate and em-power Fort Hood Families, across the lifespan, to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. This worldwide Army program will kick off in February with Fort Hood Youth participat-

ing in a Guinness World Record attempt, to complete the most simultaneous Star Jumps

(jumping jacks) in 2 minutes. Youth at in-stallations all over the world, to include

Hawaii, Germany, and Korea, will com-plete star jumps, in unison, in an ef-

fort to break the record. If you would like to jump-

start your heart and health, and break the world record,

please contact the Youth Sports and Fitness office

at 254-288-3770, for participation sites and

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A Lasting Impression

BLORA & the ExplorerBLORA & the Explorer

Camping


veryone gets overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of on post activities. People need a place to

unwind and relax. Spending a quiet relaxing weekend camping at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area might be just the thing you need to remove the stresses from your life. Camping is the perfect activity for single soldiers and Families alike and with the southern weather, can be done year round. The winter season is currently in full effect until March and comes with lowered prices on every-thing from cottages to tent sites. With all the different accommodations avail-able, camping at BLORA is an option for even the most urbanized individual. BLORA also offers many activities to partake in while there, ranging from Horseback riding to Paintball.

BLORA offers multiple ways of experiencing adventure and explor-ing the outdoors. RV or tent camping may be the most common. Plots for camping with RV’s or tents are avail-able; “Primitive plots” have no hook-ups available for water or electrical, “Partial plots” have hook-ups for water and electrical, and “Full plots” contain hook-ups for water, electri-cal, and sewage. Tent sites are only available with up to partial hook-ups. The prices for RV lots start at $9 a day for a single “primitive” site, $12 a day for single RV pads and $15 a day for double pads. The tent sites start at $4 a day for an area with no hook-ups and raises to $9 a day for partial hook-ups. The sites are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

For those of you looking for a less rustic outing, BLORA has cot-tages for rent as well. These cottag-es come in one and two bedrooms and each have a porch, grill, picnic table and bench swing for your en-joyment, and come fully furnished. Check-in time is after 3 pm and checkout is before noon. The pric-es are as follows: for E-1 through E-4, Friday through Sunday and all holi-days $35 per night, Monday through Friday $30 per night. For E-5 and above as well as all other DOD us-ers Friday through Sunday and all holidays $40 per night, Monday through Friday $35 per night. For more information on experiencing nature at its finest contact BLORA at 254-287-2523. s

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