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Vol. 38, No. 22 Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. June 3, 2011

GuardianFort Polk

Inside the GuardianPolk People ............... 2

Prayer breakfast ........ 7

New center opens ...... 10

Boxer in fight for life .. 12

FreedomFest ............ 14

Men’s softball .......... 17

Weekend weather

Today Saturday Sunday

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During Fort Polk’s Memorial Day Ceremony held May 26 at War-rior Memorial Park, this group of Soldiers placed four wreathsnear the Global War on Terrorism Monument, each in memory

of fallen service members from conflicts past and present. Forfull story and more photos from the event, see pages 6-7 of to-day’s Guardian.

Memorial Day at Fort Polk

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The Guardian, a civilian enter-prise newspaper, is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.Army. Contents of the Guardian arenot necessarily official views of, or en-dorsed by, the U.S. Government, De-partment of Defense, Department ofthe Army or Fort Polk.

The Guardian is published weeklyby the Public Affairs Office, JointReadiness Training Center and FortPolk. Printed circulation is 13,000.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made availablefor purchase, use or patronage with-out regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliationor any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.

A confirmed violation of this policy of equal opportunity by an ad-vertiser will result in the refusal toprint advertising from that source.

All editorial content of theGuardian is prepared, edited, pro-vided and approved by the Public Af-fairs Office, Joint Readiness TrainingCenter and Fort Polk.

The Guardian is printed by theNatchitoches Times, a private firmin no way connected with the Depart-ment of the Army, under exclusivewritten contract with Fort Polk. Thecivilian printer is responsible for com-mercial advertising.

The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts andsupplements, does not constitute en-dorsement by the Department of theArmy or the Natchitoches Times ofthe products or services advertised.

GuardianEditorial Staff

Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. ChinnJoint Readiness Training Center

and Fort Polk commanding generalCol. Francis B. Burns

Garrison commanderJim BeinkemperPublic Affairs officerKim Reischling

Command information officerJean Dubiel

EditorAngie Thorne

Associate editorChuck CannonJennifer Dorval

Rachel ReischlingSarah Peachey

Staff writersEditorial Offices

Building 4919, Magnolia StreetFort Polk, LA 71459-5060

Voice (337) 531-4033Fax (337) 531-1401

Email: [email protected] post ads:

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AdvertisingSteve ColwellGeneral Manager(318) 352-3618

P.O. Box 448904 South Drive

Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

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POLK PEOPLEGuardian staff asked the Fort Polk community, “The Miami

Heat and Dallas Mavericks are battling for the NBA champi-onship. Who do you like and why?” Here are their replies:

DeMarcus White:Dallas. I think Mia-mi is overrated andthey put my team(Boston) out.

D.J. Condry: I thinkthe Heat will win insix. They're moreathletic on offenseand defense and noone can guard Le-Bron James.

Brian Hire: Dallas.They had a goodseason and arecoming on strongnow.

Candice Vance: TheHeat. Lebron Jamesis my favorite play-er.

Robert Cushionber-ry: The Mavs infour. I'd rather seeDirk get a ring be-fore LeBron.

Maurice Carter:Dallas. They're olderand more experi-enced. Plus, I don'tlike the Heat.

Jerome Williams:The Heat. LeBronneeds a ring, plusDallas can't beat theHeat defense.

Erik Moore: TheHeat in five. They'llcause matchupproblems the Mavscan't handle.

Steve ColwellGeneral Manager(318) 352-3618

PO Box 448 / 904 South DriveNatchitoches, LA 71457

For advertising inquiries contact:Jennifer L. Russell

[email protected]

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Changes of commandThe following change of command cere-

monies are scheduled to take place at FortPolk:

• Col. Mark A. Bertolini relinquishescommand of the 162nd Infantry Brigade toCol. Matthew F. McKenna June 17 at 9 a.m.at Tiger Field, North Fort Polk.

• Col. Jamie P. Houston relinquishescommand of the U.S. Army Dental Activityto Col. David G. Smith July 8 at 9 a.m. atWarrior Field.

DTS trainingDefense Travel Service classes are ongo-

ing at Fort Polk’s Library and EducationCenter, bldg 660.

Each class has 20 computers, so space islimited.

Registration is required to attend theseclasses.

• Thursday, “Travellers training,” 9-11:30a.m., room 215.

• June 16, “Approving and reviewing of-ficials,” 1-3:30 p.m., room 215.

• June 21-23, “Organizational DefenseTravel Administrator, train the trainer” (re-quires certifying officers legislation trainingcertificate to attend), from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,room 215.

For more information call 531-0421 or e-mail [email protected].

NAF positionsApplications are being accepted for the

following nonappropriated-fund jobs onFort Polk.

For more information call the NAFBranch, 531-6301/6631/4955, or visit theweb site at www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/cpac/naf.htm.

• Child and youth program assistant,$11.95-$13.41 per hour; part-time, closesTuesday, SCNAFEP110052.

• Child and Youth program assistant,$13.41 per hour; full-time, closes Tuesday,SCNAFEP110053.

• Child and youth program assistant,$11.95-$13.45 per hour; part-time, closesTuesday, SCNAFEP110054.

• Recreation assistant, $9.46-$11.46 perhour; flexible, closes Tuesday, SC-NAFEP110055.

• Supervisory program specialist,$31,305 annually; full-time, closes Tuesday,SCNAFEP110056.

• Child and youth program assistant,$10.95-$13.41 per hour; flexible, closes June30, SCNAFEP1102OC.

• Recreation aide (lifeguard), $8-$10 perhour; flexible, closes Tuesday, SC-NAFEP11003OC.

Briefs

Please see Briefs, page 5

FORT DRUM, N.Y. –– A 10th Mountain Divi-sion Soldier stationed at Fort Polk was killedMay 31 in Logar Province, Afghanistan. He diedof wounds suffered when enemy forces attackedhis unit with a rocket propelled grenade.

Spc. Richard C. Emmons III, age 22, of NorthGranby, Conn., was a signal support systemsspecialist with 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regi-ment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th MountainDivision.

Emmons joined the army in September 2009. After training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and Fort

Gordon, Ga., he arrived at Fort Polk in May 2010.He deployed with his unit in October 2010 toAfghanistan in support of Operation EnduringFreedom.

Emmons' awards and decorations include theBronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good ConductMedal, National Defense Service Medal,Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War onTerrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon,Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal andCombat Action Badge.

Emmons is survived by his mother and step-father.

FORT DRUM PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

10th Mtn Div Soldier killed in Afghanistan

Emmons

ACAP to host several employers in June

The Army Career and Alumni Program Cen-ter, located at 7950 Alabama Ave., bldg 2155,Suite 105, hosts the following employer days:

• Troops to TeachersTuesday, 8 a.m.-noon. Troops to Teachers pro-

vides counseling and referral services to militarypersonnel interested in beginning a second careerin public education. Assistance is offered forteacher certification requirements and employ-ment opportunities. For more information visitthe Internet at www.proudtoserveagain.com.

• Government Personnel Mutual Life Insur-ance Company

Tuesday and June 14, 21 and 28, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.This company has openings for former militarypersonnel to become agents and managers.

• WyoTechTuesday and June 14 and 28, 9 a.m.-noon. This

technical school offers educational opportunities

in automotive, diesel, collision and refinishing,motorcycle, marine and other tech fields.

• ValerusWednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Valerus delivers recip-

rocating and rotary gas compressor packages,production equipment, gas processing solutions,liquid separation systems and professional fieldservices to the oil and gas industry. This compa-ny is recruiting shop mechanics, field servicetechs, heavy wheel mechanics, welders, welderfitters and CDL drivers for Louisiana and otherareas.

• L3 CommunicationsWednesday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. L3 Communications

seeks former and transitioning military appli-cants to join their team. The company is contrac-tor in command, control and communications,intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,government services, aircraft modernization andmaintenance and has the broadest base of elec-tronics systems in the industry.

• Northrop GrummanThursday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Northrop Grumman

is a global security company providing innova-tive systems, products and solutions in aero-space, electronics, information systems and tech-nical services to government and commercialcustomers worldwide. For more information vis-it the Internet at http://careers.northropgrum-man.com.

• Universal Technical InstituteThursday and June 16 and 30, 9 a.m.-noon. UTI

has educational opportunities in automotive,diesel, collision repair and other tech industries.For more information visit the Internet atwww.UTI.edu.

For more information call 531-1594.

ACAP

WWounded Soldier to receive Medal of Honor for action in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — An ArmyRanger who lost his right hand andsuffered shrapnel wounds afterthrowing an armed grenade awayfrom his fellow Soldiers will be thesecond living Medal of Honor recip-ient from the conflicts in Iraq andAfghanistan.

On July 12, 2011, PresidentBarack Obama will award Sgt. 1stClass Leroy Arthur Petry with theMedal of Honor for conspicuousgallantry. Petry will receive theMedal of Honor for his courageousactions during combat operationsagainst an armed enemy in Paktya,Afghanistan, May 26, 2008.

Petry now serves as part of Head-quarters and Headquarters Compa-ny, 75th Ranger Regiment at FortBenning, Ga.

"It's very humbling to know thatthe guys thought that much of meand my actions that day, to nomi-nate me for that," said Petry, onlearning he had been nominated forthe medal.

At the time of his actions inAfghanistan, Petry was assigned toCompany D, 2nd Bn, 75th RangerRegiment at Joint Base Lewis-Mc-Chord, Wash. Petry's actions cameas part of a rare daylight raid tocapture a high-value target.

On the day of the actions thatwould earn Petry the Medal of Hon-or, he was to locate himself with theplatoon headquarters in the targetbuilding once it was secured. Oncethere, he was to serve as the seniornoncommissioned officer at the sitefor the remainder of the operation.

Recognizing one of the assaultsquads needed assistance clearingtheir assigned building, Petry re-layed to the platoon leader that hewas moving to that squad to pro-vide additional supervision andguidance during the clearance of thebuilding.

Once the residential portion ofthe building had been cleared, Petrytook a fellow member of the assaultsquad, Pvt. 1st Class Lucas Robin-son, to clear the outer courtyard.Petry knew that area had not beencleared during the initial clearance.

Petry and Robinson, bothRangers, moved into an area of thecompound that contained at leastthree enemy fighters who were pre-pared to engage friendly forces fromopposite ends of the outer court-yard.

The two Soldiers entered thecourtyard. To their front was an

opening followed by a chickencoop. As the two crossed the openarea, an enemy insurgent fired onthem. Petry was wounded by oneround, which went through both ofhis legs. Robinson was also hit in hisside plate by a separate round.

While wounded and under ene-my fire, Petry led Robinson to thecover of the chicken coop. The ene-my continued to deliver fire at thetwo Soldiers.

As the senior Soldier, Petry as-sessed the situation and reportedthat contact was made and thatthere were two wounded Rangers inthe courtyard of the primary targetbuilding.

Upon hearing the report of twowounded Rangers, Sgt. Daniel Hig-gins, a team leader, moved to theouter courtyard. As Higgins wasmoving to Petry and Robinson's po-sition, Petry threw a thermobaricgrenade in the vicinity of the enemyposition.

Shortly after that grenade explod-ed — which created a lull in the en-emy fire — Higgins arrived at thechicken coop and assessed thewounds of the two Soldiers.

While Higgins evaluated theirwounds, an insurgent threw agrenade over the chicken coop atthe three Rangers.

The grenade landed about 10 me-ters from the three Rangers,knocked them to the ground, andwounded Higgins and Robinson.Shortly after the grenade exploded,Staff Sgt. James Roberts and Spc.Christopher Gathercole entered thecourtyard, and moved toward thechicken coop.

With three Soldiers taking coverin the chicken coop, an enemy fight-er threw another grenade at them.This time, the grenade landed just afew feet from Higgins and Robin-son.

Recognizing the threat that theenemy grenade posed to his fellowRangers, Petry — despite his ownwounds and with complete disre-gard for his personal safety — con-sciously and deliberately risked hislife to move to and secure the liveenemy grenade and throw thegrenade away from his fellowRangers, according to battlefield re-ports.

As Petry released the grenade inthe direction of the enemy, prevent-ing the serious injury or death ofHiggins and Robinson, it detonatedand amputated his right hand.

With a clear mind, Petry assessedhis wound and placed a tourniquet

on his right arm. Once this wascomplete, he reported that he wasstill in contact with the enemy andthat he had been wounded again.

After the blast that amputatedPetry's hand, Roberts began to en-gage the enemy behind the chickencoop with small arms fire and agrenade.

His actions suppressed the insur-gents behind the chicken coop.Shortly after, another enemy on theeast end of the courtyard began fir-ing, fatally wounding Gathercole.

Higgins and Robinson returnedfire and killed the enemy.

Moments later, Sgt. 1st ClassJerod Staidle, the platoon sergeant,and Spc. Gary Depriest, the platoonmedic, arrived in the outer court-yard. After directing Depriest totreat Gathercole, Staidle moved toPetry' s position. Staidle and Hig-gins then assisted Petry as hemoved to the casualty collectionpoint.

Higgins later wrote in a state-ment, "if not for Staff SergeantPetry's actions, we would have beenseriously wounded or killed."

Petry is the ninth service memberto have been named a recipient ofthe Medal of Honor for actions inAfghanistan and Iraq. Of prior re-cipients, all but Petry and Staff Sgt.Salvatore Giunta were awarded thehonor posthumously.

Included among those recipients

are Spc. Ross A. McGinnis, Sgt. 1stClass Paul R. Smith, Petty Officer2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, andMarine Corps Cpl. Jason L. Dun-ham, all for actions in Iraq. Staff Sgt.Salvatore Giunta, Staff Sgt. RobertMiller, Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Montiand Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphywere awarded the Medal of Honorfor actions in Afghanistan.

Petry currently serves as a liaisonofficer for the United States SpecialOperations Command Care Coali-tion-Northwest Region, and pro-vides oversight to wounded war-riors, ill and injured service mem-bers and their families.

He enlisted in the United StatesArmy from his hometown of SantaFe, N.M. in September 1999. Aftercompletion of One Station UnitTraining, the Basic Airborne Courseand the Ranger Assessment and Se-lection Program — all at Fort Ben-ning, Ga. — Petry was assigned to2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regi-ment.

Petry has served as a grenadier,squad automatic rifleman, fire teamleader, squad leader, operations ser-geant, and weapons squad leader.

He has deployed eight times insupport of the War on Terror, withtwo tours to Iraq and six tours toAfghanistan.

Petry and his wife Ashley havefour children, Brittany, Austin, Rea-gan and Landon.

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The White House announced May 31 that Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A.Petry, now serving as part of Headquarters and Headquarters Com-pany, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., will receive theMedal of Honor.

ARMY NEWS SERVICE

Burn banDue to the recent lack of rain, the Louisiana

State Fire Marshal and the Louisiana StateForester have jointly issued a state-wide totalburn ban until further notice.

Giant voice testThe Fort Polk mass warning notification sys-

tem will be tested Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Researcher neededAn energetic, dynamic and knowledgeable

person is required to fill a position as a Fort Polkhealth promotion research assistant.

This contract position is equivalent to a GS-7. The HPRA is responsible for the day-to-day

administrative support of the installation healthpromotion program as well as researchingtrends, statistics and collecting data to track theimpact of the HP program on the installation.

The work involves developing researchmethodologies, collecting, organizing, analyz-ing, interpreting, reporting, communicating anddisseminating high quality data and informationregarding installation characteristics, activitiesand operations.

Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degreeis required with associated research experience.Minimal travel is required. E-mail resumes [email protected].

Be sure to include supervisor contact informa-tion on resume.

The closing date for this announcement isJune 15.

Thrift ShopFort Polk’s Thrift Shop, located in bldg 2531

on Alabama Avenue (last building on the right),is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the first Saturday of the month from9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the third Wednesday ofthe month from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Donations can be dropped off any time. Consignments are accepted Thursdays only. Volunteers are needed. Call 537-0459 for more information.

Watch WSTV Watch “Around the Services” on Fort Polk’s

own WSTV on channel 3, on and off post. The daily, half-hour program features military

news from top defense officials and militaryservices from around the world.

The show airs Mondays at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30p.m., Tuesdays at 3 a.m, 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.,Wednesdays at 3 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.,Thursdays at 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Fridays at 3a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.

Resource guideThe Fort Polk Community Resource Guide is

available at the Fort Polk website, www.jrtc-polk.army.mil.

It serves as an all-inclusive directory of instal-lation services and includes classes and pro-grams as well as their location, time, date, costsand contact information.

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BriefsContinued from page 3

FORT POLK, La. –– Fort Polk’s Directorateof Emergency Services anticipates an increasein juvenile activity during the summer monthsand wants to mitigate common crimes such asgraffiti, vandalism, theft and damage to gov-ernment/private property. DES reminds spon-sors that they are ultimately responsible fortheir family members’ actions while on FortPolk and will be held responsible.

The number of juvenile cases involvingshoplifting, vandalism, criminal mischief,criminal trespassing and criminal damage toprivate property increase during summermonths. Many of the crimes are committed atnight by youths who aren't supervised by theirparents or legal guardians.

Juvenile crimes likely increase in the sum-mer because there are more opportunities forrisky activity.

The Juvenile Review Board, according toJoint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polkregulation 190-2, is an advisory board to thegarrison commander to review cases involving

juvenile family members who commit criminalor regulatory offenses either on or off the FortPolk military reservation.

Juvenile Review Board members are fromthe following agencies: DES, Youth Services,Chaplain Services, Army Substance Abuse,Picerne Military Housing, Social Work Servic-es, Army Community Services and the SchoolLiaison Officer.

Listed below are some of the possible conse-quences of juvenile delinquent behavior andthe current Fort Polk curfew hours for juve-niles:

Possible actions recommended by the JRBinclude community service:

• First offense, 8-32 hours• Second offense 32-64 hours• Third offense 80-120 hours• Financial restitution• Bar from post• Prison/detention center visit• Denial of all recreational activities/Army

and Air Force Exchange Service facilities • Parents required to vacate post quarters • Refer to Vernon Parish district attorney

for prosecution

Fort Polk’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate announce the following

courtmartial results:

• U.S. vs. Pfc. David Zuno, April 28: Zuno,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4thBrigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade

Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, guilty ofviolating Article 86, absent without leave, wassentenced to five months confinement, reduc-

tion to E-1, forfeiture of $978 for six months anda bad conduct discharge.

Keep kids out of trouble during breakBy Sgt. 1st Class DAVID C. COOMERDES

Criminal damage to property, as seen inthese photos, is just one type of crimeperpetrated by unsupervised youth at FortPolk during summer months. Parents areasked to keep up with what their childrenare doing when they are not at home.

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“Any nation that does not honor its heroes will notlong endure.”

— Abraham LincolnFORT POLK, La. — The sun shone with gentle

intensity May 26 as Fort Polk Soldiers, Veteransof Foreign Wars representatives, local dignitariesand families of men and women lost in actiongathered at Warrior Memorial Park to honor theinstallation’s fallen Soldiers.

No birdsong interrupted the solemnities; thecrowd of guests and Soldiers sat hushed, manywith heads bowed, as the haunting strains ofTaps augmented the reverent silence of thespring morning.

The keynote speaker, retired U.S. Army ForcesCommand Commander Gen. Charles C. Camp-bell, spoke of sacrifice.

The sacrifices of these men and women inarms, said Campbell, preserve a “legacy of liber-ty,” a legacy begun at Lexington and Concord atthe onset of the American Revolution that contin-ues today.

“These Soldiers do their duty when dutycalls,” said Campbell. “They do good knowing itmight be their final act in this world.

“On this day we honor the memories of our

honorable dead.”Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, commanding

general of the Joint Readiness Training Centerand Fort Polk, said the people who serve along-side fallen veterans should also be rememberedand honored.

He asked World War II, Vietnam and KoreanWar veterans at the service to stand and be recog-nized.

One of these men — retired Command Sgt.Maj. Curley L. Faulk — has seen more actionthan most. The Sulphur resident enlisted in theNavy in 1945. He retired from the Army in 1972after serving in three theaters of war: World WarII, the Korean War and Vietnam.

Faulk stood with obvious pride at the ceremo-ny. Dressed in full uniform, he said it’s importantto remember those who gave their lives so Amer-icans can enjoy the freedoms they have today.

“I always think about my fellow Soldiers andthe young Soldiers serving today. It was an hon-or for me to serve and protect this country.”

Survivors of Fort Polk’s fallen were invited toplace a rose on the park’s Global War on Terror-ism Monument, and wreaths were placed aroundthe monument for Soldiers who lost their livesduring World War II, the Korean and VietnamWars and for those who served from 1775 to to-day.

One of these survivors is Stephanie Laning-ham, the widow of Pfc. Ira B. Laningham, whofell in January in Logar Province, Afghanistan.As she laid her white rose at the foot of the mon-ument, she took a deep breath and look upwards,at the monument, at the sky.

Another survivor, Staff Sgt. Miranda Ryan ofFlatonia, Texas, placed a flower on the monu-ment in honor of her stepbrother, Pfc. Christo-pher R. Kilpatrick, killed in Iraq in 2005. Dressedin her uniform, she silently laid her rose on themonument.

“There are no words for this,” a member of thecrowd said as the survivors — four in all — wereescorted to place their flowers.

Fort Polk has experienced much loss since theWar on Terror was declared in 2003.

Since that day, 84 Fort Polk Soldiers have fall-en on fields of battle.

“These Soldiers demonstrated their love ofcountry not by words but by actions,” saidCampbell.

“We are proud and grateful for their willing-ness to be guardians of our freedom.

“Let each day we remain free be a MemorialDay.”

Editor’s note: For more pictures from FortPolk’s Memorial Day commemorative ceremony,see page 7.

Remembering fallen Soldiers

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Top: Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, commanding general of the Joint Readi-ness Training Center and Fort Polk (left), and JRTC and Fort Polk Command Sgt.Maj. Jeffrey Hof, stand at attention as wreaths are placed near the Global War onTerrorism monument May 26. The wreaths commemorated the nation’s fallenSoldiers during all major American conflicts. Right: Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Curley L. Faulk, of Sulphur, La., served inthree theaters of war: World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Faulk was oneof many Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives on hand during the day’s cere-mony. Editor’s Note: For more pictures f rom the day’s ceremony, seepage 7.

By RACHEL REISCHLINGGuardian staff writer

Fort Polk commemorates Memorial Day, ‘honorable dead’

FORT POLK, La. — Soundingmore like a Southern Baptist preach-er than a 40-year Army veteran, re-tired Gen. Charles “Hondo” Camp-bell brought a message during theJoint Readiness Training Center andFort Polk Memorial Day PrayerBreakfast May 26 at the WarriorCommunity Center.

“The scripture teaches us thatwhere our treasure is, our heart isalso,” Campbell said. “I have beenable to wed my passion with myprofession; that is truly a gift fromGod.”

Campbell urged those in atten-dance to live life passionately.

“My faith was a wellspring ofsupport and strength during my 40years of service,” he said. “It was agreat ride.”

Campbell then listed in bulletform some truths he had gleanedduring his military career.

• Greatness is not found in pow-er and prestige.

• Spontaneous, selfless actsrarely just happen.

• How we live our life is moreimportant that what we achieve inlife.

• Life’s most profound lessonsmust be experienced.

• What is most valuable is not“what” we have in our lives, but“who” we have — and the most im-portant “who” is Jesus Christ.

Campbell said he owes all that isgood in his life to his obedience —in thought, word and deed — toGod’s word.

“What we reap is what we sow,”he said. “There are consequences forour actions; God will not ignoresin.”

Campbell said it is possible to at-

tain wealth and power withoutGod.

“But we will never achieve thepurposes for which he created usunless we’re obedient to His will,”he said.

Campbell closed with prayer,thanking God for His blessings onthe United States, on those whohave served in the armed forces andfor those serving now.

Following Campbell’s message,JRTC and Fort Polk CommanderBrig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, pre-sented the former commanding gen-eral of Forces Command a small tro-phy of Christ holding a Soldier. Af-ter thanking Campbell for his serv-ice, leadership and words of encour-agement, Chinn’s thoughts turnedto his country and fellow Soldiers.

“God bless the USA and our de-ployed troops,” Chinn said.

Col. Francis Burns, Fort Polk gar-rison commander, began the morn-ing’s festivities by reflecting on hisimages of Memorial Day as a kid.

“I remember marching in a Me-morial Day parade as a young CubScout, opening day ceremonies forlittle league, visiting cemeteries,tidying up gravesites and looking ata tombstone that had my name on it— my namesake, United States Ma-rine Corps Corporal FrancisBernard Burns,” he said.

Burns said his uncle fought in theKorean War from 1950-1951 andwas awarded the Bronze Star withValor and two Purple Hearts — thesecond awarded posthumously.

“His act of selflessness is foundin John 15:13: ‘Greater love hath noman than this, to lay down his lifefor his friends,’” Burns said.

In introducing the guest speaker,Burns spoke of Campbell wearingthe body armor and helmet of a U.S.Soldier.

“I’m reminded of Ephesians 6:13-17,” Burns said. “‘Therefore puton the full armor of God, so thatwhen the day of evil comes, youmay be able to stand your ground,and after you have done everything,to stand. Stand firm then, with thebelt of truth buckled around yourwaist, with the breastplate of right-eousness in place, and with yourfeet fitted with the readiness thatcomes from the gospel of peace. Inaddition to all of this, take up theshield of faith, with which you canextinguish all the flaming arrows ofthe evil one. Take the helmet of sal-vation and the sword of the spirit,

which is the word of God.’”Capt. Kristin Soileau provided

musical entertainment. Prayerswere offered by Chap. (Maj.) StanAllen for the United States andChap. (Lt. Col.) Bill Harrison forSoldiers and their Families.

An Old Testament reading wasled by Chap. (Capt.) Uzoma Uwak-we and Spc. Jonathan Brodhagenled the New Testament reading.Brodhagen was recently selected tothe Army’s Chaplain program.

Chap. (Col.) David Watersopened the breakfast with prayerand Chap. (Lt. Col.) Dixey Behnkenoffered the benediction.


Campbell urges Soldiers to live passionatelyBy CHUCK CANNONGuardian staff writer

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Retired Gen. Charles "Hondo" Campbell (left) shakes hands withBrig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, commander, Joint Readiness Train-ing Center and Fort Polk prior to the post Memorial Day PrayerBreakfast May 26 at the Warrior Community Center. Also picturedare Chap. (Col.) David Waters (dress uniform) and Col. FrancisBurns, Fort Polk garrison commander (ACUs).

Fort Polk remembersLeft: Andrea Buzinski, spouse offallen Fort Polk Soldier Sgt. Keith T.Buzinski, 2nd Battalion, 30th In-fantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Com-bat Team, 10th Mountain Division,who was killed in Afghanistan inApril, places a white rose at theGlobal War on Terrorism monu-ment and takes a moment to payher respects during a MemorialDay ceremony in Fort Polk’s War-rior Memorial Park May 26.Right: Soldiers fire a salute to the"honorable fallen" during FortPolk's commemoration of Memori-al Day May 26.

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WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan –– Sol-diers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 30th In-fantry Regiment, as part of Task Force Slugger,pushed westward into the Nerkh district of War-dak Province, Afghanistan, May 23-25 to focuson security.

The three-day operation, based out of a jointsecurity station in Nerkh, emphasized detaininginsurgents rather than just maintaining securitypresence the farther west they pushed.

Capt. Andrew Miller, commander of Co A,2nd Bn, 30th Inf Reg, 4th Brigade Combat Team,10th Mountain Division led the main offensiveeffort. Miller knows what he wants to accomplishfrom the operation.

“We’re in the middle of a squadron operationnow, trying to target some enemies and somespecific targets,” said Miller. “We have patternsof life on a few different guys (insurgents); andwhat we’re trying to do is, instead of being ter-rain focused, we’re trying to focus on them anddetaining them.”

Miller, knowing the area they are pushing intois not extremely safe, is happy with how thingshave turned out so far and applauds the effort ofAfghan forces during this operation.

“This whole area, as we’ve pushed out west,has traditionally been an enemy safe haven; andwith us and the (Afghan National Army andAfghan National Police), we’ve been able to pushout (west),” said Miller. “We’ve found that wehave freedom of maneuver. As we secure areas,the ANA (and) ANP can come in and set upcheckpoints. We plan on putting more check-points throughout (Nerkh) to keep the bad guysfrom moving in on the people.”

Brig. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, Combined JointTask Force-1 and 1st Cavalry Division deputycommanding general checked on the operationwhile conducting a battlefield circulation to seejust what he inherited as 1st Cavalry took region-al command in eastern Afghanistan. Volesky,

who was given a tour of the JSS, came awaypleased with how the operation is doing.

“The 1st Cavalry Division just assumed re-sponsibility for Regional Command-East on the19th of May, so I am out looking at the great unitsin RC-East and seeing the great work that theyhave done over their rotation,” said Volesky. “So,today we came out with … Captain Miller inNerkh to see the great work he has done on dis-rupting the enemy and making things better inthis district.

“I thought the ‘Spartans’ were doing reallywell in partnering with their Afghan counter-parts,” continued Volesky. “That’s one of the

most critical things we can do during this rota-tion is to partner and get the capability of theAfghan Security Forces ready to take the lead;and the Spartans are on the way to doing that.”

Volesky came away impressed enough withhow the mission is going that he wants to use theSpartan’s operation as an example for other taskforces.

“I’m going back and telling the commandinggeneral what a great model we have seen here to-day,” said Volesky. “It’s clear from the brigadecommander all the way down to the squadleader, this task force is locked on and making adifference every day.”

Brig. Gen. Gary J. Volesky (right), deputy commanding general, 1st Cavalry Division basedout of Fort Hood, Texas, gets mission updates from Capt. Andrew Miller, commander, CoA, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divi-sion, Task Force Slugger at the Joint Security Station, Nerkh Valley, Wardak Province,Afghanistan May 24.

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Practice everyday mindfulness for stress, pain relief

Does stress leave you feeling like you’re miss-ing out on the joys of life? Interested in learninghow to slow down and enjoy living?

Since 1979 there has been a growing interest in“mindfulness” practices. Mindfulness can be de-fined as a conscious, present-centered awarenessin which each thought, feeling or sensation ispurposefully acknowledged and accepted in thepresent with a non-judgmental attitude of curios-ity, openness and acceptance. Although inspiredby Buddhist teachings, there is nothing religiousabout mindfulness, and it can be practiced inde-pendent of religion.

Over the past 30 years, there has been an in-crease in the study of mindfulness. Current re-search suggests that mindfulness practices areuseful in the treatment of pain, stress, anxiety, de-pression, disordered eating and addiction. Mostrecent studies on mindfulness have looked at thisnew field as a tool capable of stress reductionand the elevation of positive emotions. Studieshave produced the following findings:

•Benefits of improved immune system •Increase in positive effect and a faster recov-

ery from a negative experience•Reducing distractive behaviors and stress.•Emotional regulation and focused breathing

resulting in positive responses •Declines in mood disturbance and stress Research centered on mindfulness as a tool to

elevate and sustain positive emotional statesfound that meditation practices showed:

•Increases over time in purpose in life and so-cial support, and decreased illness symptoms

•Increased brain and immune function•Higher subjective well-being promoting the

perception of “having enough.”Mindfulness has been used as treatment for

post-traumatic stress disorder at Veterans Ad-ministration hospitals. U.S. Army Ranger MontyReed stated in an interview for CNN that a thera-py that incorporates mindfulness has helped himwith the chronic pain, flashbacks and anger. Hesaid, “Mindfulness is a belief system that I use tochange my attitude toward bad things that hap-pen to me, and that gives me control of the re-sults or the outcome.”

Mindfulness is also used to help patients witheating disorders, such as weight loss, binge eat-ing, anorexia or bulimia. It teaches patients to fo-cus on the present and eat food with purpose onpurpose.

When used as therapy for depression and anx-iety, psychotherapists have included mindfulnesstechniques to manage negative thought patterns.Some approaches focus on each inhale and ex-hale of breathing to gain a sense of control.

To experience a deeper sense of living in themoment, try some of the following simple mind-fulness exercises:

•Meditation•Deep breathing•Listening to music•Observing your thoughts•JournalingVirtually any activity can be a mindfulness ex-

ercise if you bring a heightened sense of focus towhat you are doing. For more information aboutmindfulness and stress reduction, go towww.umassmed.edu/content.aspx?id=41252 or

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htm.

By LISA YOUNGU.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional)


Airman tests strength, endurance in Spartan Death Race

FORT POLK, La. — The SpartanDeath Race is no easy task. It re-quires participants to endure 48straight hours of mental and physi-cal tasks, testing their bodies andminds against fatigue. At differentintervals throughout the course, rac-ers must face problem-solving testsand decipher the best and fastest so-lution for those tests.

Joe De Sena and Andy Weinbergfounded the Death Race six yearsago in Pittsfield, Vt. They were tiredof simply running races and wantedto create something that was a testof physical abilities and endurance;thus, they founded the SpartanDeath Race. Senior Airman KrisCisowski, from Fort Polk’s Detach-ment 1, 20th Air Support Opera-tions Squadron, decided to face thechallenge June 25.

“I just got back from a year de-ployment in Afghanistan. While Iwas there, I read an article about thedeath race. I e-mailed the race own-ers and signed up,” said Cisowski.

The race pushes participants tophysical exhaustion. Tasks in a re-cent race required participants tolow crawl under barbed wire, carryfoot bridges in teams, eat onions,dive in ponds for bags of pennies,chop logs, decipher Greek text us-ing a Greek dictionary and morewithin a 48-hour period.

“They don’t tell you what you’regoing to do until you show up forthe race. They don’t give you a list

of equipment until the day prior. Itforces you to expect the unexpect-ed,” said Cisowski.

Expecting the unexpected is themain part of the race. “They toldone guy to show up on the 24th forthe race, but he was called in a dayprior at midnight for a pre-race briefand they actually started then,” saidCisowski.

Cisowski has never done a racelike this, he said. He’s competed in5Ks, but nothing as difficult as thedeath race. “I want to go out andget it done. I’m not in it to win or befirst. I just want to be able to do it. Iwill push myself to that bloody,bruised, broken part. Hands down,”he said.

The race will be no easy feat andCisowski has been preparing hisbody since he first registered, hesaid. He runs about three miles inthe morning, followed by his unit’sphysical training. Over his lunchhour he fills buckets with sand andcarries them, a task used in thedeath race in the past. Some days hewill chop wood or carry around apiece of railroad track.

After his workday, he spends twohours at the gym and runs anotherthree to five miles. “It’s preparingmyself to be physically exhausted,”he said.

According to the Spartan DeathRace’s website, 90 percent are ex-pected to drop out. More than 260racers signed up and some have al-ready dropped out, said Cisowski.

Cisowski said his year-long de-ployment to Afghanistan changed

him. “I lost 18 pounds from thistraining. Past military training hashelped me mentally prepare andpush myself beyond physical limits

I didn’t think I could pass,” he said.“Seeing other people do it makesme want to meet them and competewith them.”

By SARAH PEACHEYGuardian staff writer

Senior AirmanKris Cisowski,Detachment 1,20th Air Sup-port Opera-tionsSquadron, pre-pares for theSpartan DeathRace in Pitts-field, Vt. by per-forming sit-upswhile holdingan axe. TheDeath Race isJune 25.

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Lemon lot movedThe Fort Polk Lemon Lot, across from

Wheelock Fitness Center between Georgiaand Alabama avenues, has moved to theExchange parking lot off Colorado Avenue.To place a vehicle at the Lemon Lot, pleasecall the Fort Polk Better Opportunities forSingle Soldiers program at 531-1948. Thecost is $5 per month.

Summer readingThe summer reading program returns to

Allen Memorial Library. Sign up for “AMidsummer Knight’s Read” beginningSaturday. Throughout the summer, the li-brary hosts several activities to go with itsmedieval theme including: Castle building,necklace making and medieval architectureorigami. The program continues throughJuly 31. Sign up and get your log book atthe library. For a full schedule and formore information visit www.fort-polkmwr.com/library or call 531-2005.

Arts, Crafts contestCalling all local artists for the 2011 Arts

and Crafts Contest. Artists can submitwork in ceramics, painting, woodworking,3D art and more.

The army-wide contest will take submis-sions until June 30. Forms must be

FORT POLK, La. — The grand opening ofPicerne’s fourth neighborhood center at Fort Polktook place June 1. The Camellia Terrace Neigh-borhood center, 5300 Magnolia Dr., may havebeen the last to open, but as the saying goes, itwasn’t the least in terms of amenities and attrib-utes.

Each neighborhood center has its own lookand theme. The Camellia Terrace Center lookssimilar to a large-scale beach cottage filled with8,149 square feet of fantastic features such as aclubroom, multi-purpose room, media room,game room (with dance station), fitness room(with rowing machine), computer lab, laundryfacility, swimming pool and kiddie pool. The dé-cor is light and breezy with beach accents and afanciful feel that invites the community in withopen arms.

The theme of this center is Fort Polk’s JointReadiness Training Center. With the CamelliaTerrace Neighborhood Center, Picerne recognizesJRTC for its dedication to improving unit readi-ness. There are photos throughout the center thatshow Soldiers taking part in exercises preparingthem for actual operations.

The grand opening ceremony commenced asMary Ann Clary, program director for PicerneMilitary Housing, Fort Polk, addressed the audi-ence of dignitaries and Camellia residents.

Clary reminded the audience that Fort Polkand Picerne Military Housing signed a partner-ship July 1, 2003. “We have done many fabulousthings in those eight years. We’ve built 360 new

homes, renovated more than 2,500 additionalhomes and today we are opening our fourthneighborhood center here at Fort Polk,” saidClary.

She said these neighborhood centers are morethan just a pool, fitness room or computer lab.“These centers are the heart and soul of eachneighborhood at Fort Polk. Everything from

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submitted online at artscrafts.fmwre.army.mil.Participants must have an AKO username andpassword to submit the form. If anyone interest-ed does not have an account with AKO, a currentAKO user can sponsor an account for them. Formore information on the contest or if a sponsorcannot be found for an AKO account, call Rebec-ca Stanley at 531-4348.

P.O.L.K.Put your strength to the test and become a

member of Polk Outstanding Lifting Klub atCantrell Fitness Center. To qualify, men must lifta combined weight of 1,000 pounds or more, andwomen must lift 500 pounds or more. The totalcombined weight is the weight of one squat,bench press and deadlift rep each.

Participants have three opportunities per liftand the best lift will count. When a participantqualifies, their picture and the total weight liftedwill make the wall, and they will receive a prize.When you are ready to qualify, make an appoint-ment at Cantrell’s front desk and get the officialrules. For any questions, call Victoria Clark at531-1955.

Exchange sweepstakesThe Army and Air Force Exchange Service and

Mars/Wrigley are partnering to offer “housemoney” to one lucky authorized shopper. Thesweepstakes gives shoppers at the Fort Polk Ex-change the opportunity to win a $50 gift card.Entering the giveaway automatically also regis-ters patrons into a national sweepstakes for achance to win a $10,000 check toward rent ormortgage. The sweepstakes runs from June 1-30.and the in-store drawing for a $50 gift card willtake place at the Exchange on or about July 23.Contestants must be 18 years old and no pur-chase is necessary to enter.

MWR auctionFort Polk’s Family Morale, Welfare and Recre-

ation is spring cleaning and has items you mightwant. Visit bldg 3218 on Louisiana Avenue (nextto Burger King) June 13-15 to view items. Bid-ding will open June 16 at 8 a.m. and the highestbidder will be awarded items by June 17. Useditems include golf clubs, desks, chairs, shelvesand chalkboards. All items are sold as is, and norefunds will be given. No warranty of conditionis implied or given. Payments can be made by

cash, certified check, money order or credit card(MasterCard or Visa only).

Lifeguard certificationThe South Fort 50-meter pool hosts an Ameri-

can Red Cross lifeguard certification class June18-23. All participants are required to pass apretest June 14-17 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Certi-fication class is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18 and20-23 and from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 19. The costis $105 and includes all supplies. There are limit-ed spaces available, so register as soon as possi-ble. The class is open to all authorized DFMWRusers ages 15 and older. For more information orto sign up call 531-1988.

Seeking volunteerThe Arts and Crafts Center is looking for a

skilled woodworker to fill the volunteer wood-shop instructor position. The volunteer mustmaintain the woodshop three days a week for aminimum of eight volunteer hours.

The woodshop hours are Tuesday from 5-8p.m., Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The volunteer also assists pa-trons with projects, teaches safety classes, pro-vides preventative maintenance and conductsminor repairs to equipment and tools. For moreinformation contact the Army Community Serv-ice Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator at 531-1897.

Men’s Health MonthCantrell Fitness Center focuses on Men’s

Health during June. All month long, Cantrell willhelp men and women kick-start a healthierlifestyle by hosting special activities. For exam-ple, individuals who wear blue any Monday inJune, sign up for a free body fat analysis, recruit amale friend to join you at the gym, or log 20 trips

to the gym in June, have a chance to win a prize.The more you participate, the better your chanceat winning. Just fill out a special form at theCantrell Fitness Center front desk by July 7, at-tention Victoria Clark. The drawing for prizes isJuly 8. For more information call Victoria Clark at531-1935.

Pool activitiesThe South Fort 50-meter pool is now open.

The official summer season hours are from 1-8p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-8 p.m.Saturday and Sunday. For more information call531-1988.

The South Fort 50-meter pool offers swimclasses on Saturdays. Adult classes are from 9-10a.m. and youth classes are from 10:30-11:30 a.m.The fee is $5 per person per lesson. Space is limit-ed to 25 students per session so register early.Children must be potty trained to participate.Call 531-1988 for details.

First aid, CPR classesThe American Red Cross will conduct a First

Aid and CPR (adult, infant and child)/ AEDclass Saturday and June 26 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.at the Soldier Family Assistance Center, bldg 220,1778 Third Street. The cost for the course, includ-ing book, is $50. Registration is through CentralLouisiana Chapter at (318) 442-6621 or cenlared-cross.org.


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FORT POLK, La. — If you lookedat her, you would never know 42-year old Bernice Lopez has lungcancer. Lopez, a former Army ser-geant, was stationed at Fort Polk in2005 and diagnosed during anArmy physical. At the time, Lopezthought she was healthy, participat-ing in physical training three timesa day, eating healthy and neverdrinking or smoking. When shefound out the chronic cough shesuffered from was the result of can-cer, Lopez felt angry.

“I was extremely mad because Ifelt like it cost me my career,” shesaid. “The Army was my life. I felt Iwas on a good pace, I had goals Iwanted to achieve and here I was,about to get out of the Army be-cause I was sick.”

Lopez left the Army in 2006. Af-ter completing her chemotherapytreatment, Lopez said she felt better,but the treatment took a toll on herbody.

“After my treatment, I weighedaround 100 pounds. I looked likedeath. My eyes were sunken, myskin looked green — I was scary.”

Lopez said she never completelylost her hair, but patches of it fellout, prompting her to cut it into ashort pixie style.

“There were times when I’d wakeup to see chunks of hair on my pil-low and I would just cry,” she said.“Then I would tell myself to stopcrying and I would take the hair,put it in a bag, roll it up, put it in an-other bag and I’d open the kitchentrash and push it down as far as Icould or put it in the outside trash. Ithink that was my way of buryingmy sickness.”

Lopez decided to take her healthinto her own hands and beganwalking the track around WheelockFitness Center. There, she met some-one that would change her life.

Lopez said while she walked, shewould watch the boxers at the gymtrain under coach Sgt. 1st Class Sid-ney Russell, Joint Readiness Train-ing Center Operations Group, TaskForce 2.

“I’d just walk around the trackand I’d see coach over there andeventually just started talking tohim about his training and if therewas anything he could do to helpme strengthen myself.”

Lopez eventually started trainingunder Russell for six months in2009, but became sick again. Underthe advice of her doctor, shestopped boxing to have energy forher treatments.

“When the cancer came back, itcame back with a vengeance,” she

said. “The doctors were saying thatthe cancer was pretty progressive inmy lungs. It was always stage I, sowhen they told me it was now stageIII and that I should start planningmy funeral, it was a hard blow.”

Lopez said planning her funeralwith her two daughters, BrianaFord, 20, and Jordyn Lewis, 18, wasone of the hardest things she had todo as a single parent.

“I can’t imagine a parent losing achild but having to sit with mydaughters when they’re justteenagers and plan my funeral — itwas heartbreaking,” she said. “Myheart would break for them becauseof the pain I knew they would haveto go through. As human beings,you don’t want to think about dy-ing, but I was forced to.”

Lopez said her daughters, churchand her friend, Candy Snyder, re-mained a big support system forher.

Snyder, who has known Lopezfor six years, said she tried to bethere for her during her second bat-tle with cancer.

“She didn’t tell us she was get-ting sick the second time, until westarted questioning her,” Snydersaid. “When she told me, I just triedto be supportive. I talked to her andchecked in on her and her childrenand just tried to be the emotionalsupport she needed.”

Lopez’s youngest daughter, Jor-dyn, said it was hard seeing hermother sick, and she had to moveout for four months because shedidn’t want to see her mother inthat condition. Still, Lewis remainedclose to her mother and stayed sup-portive by giving her words of en-couragement.

“I just kept telling her to be posi-tive about it. It’s hard to be sick, butI told her she can’t look at it as herdying, she has to look at it as thegreat life she’s lived and everythingshe’s done.”

Lopez said she had a “pity party”for herself, and felt depressed abouther sickness — even refused to go todoctor’s appointments for twomonths.

“People who have other illnesses— I understand that they have tolive with that all of their lives, and itbecomes a part of their lives, butwhen you’re told that you havesomething that’s taking your life,you really sit on the fence and haveto decide what you’re going to do,”Lopez said. “Am I going to believethis and start to bury myself or am Igoing to fight this to the end, re-gardless whether I beat it or it beatsme in the end.”

Lopez decided to fight — literal-ly. Her second round of treatmentshad an opposite effect on her body

from the first. Because she had totake steroids, Lopez gained a signif-icant amount of weight — weighingin at 163 pounds. To lose the weight,she began her gym routine last Oc-tober, where coach Russell encour-aged her to come back to boxing.

“In December, I turned 42, andthe doctors didn’t think I wouldmake it to 42,” she said. “Theythought I would be buried, so I de-cided to show them what I was ca-pable of.”

That December, Lopez returnedto boxing.

“Every day she would come inand look tired and beat down aftershe had her treatments. She wouldtell me she had a treatment and Iwould give her a little hug, look herdead in the face and tell her ‘I don’tcare, let’s get to moving,’” Russellsaid. “I kept pushing her and therewere a couple of times I knew shewanted to quit, but I wouldn’t lether.”

Lopez said she experiencedtough love with both Russell andher fellow boxers, something shelater appreciated.

“I’d always trained with theguys. We would do 50 laps at Whee-lock and I’d be on lap 31 and all theguys would be done. So I wouldstop and be with them, and theywould tell me I didn’t finish,” shesaid. “So I finally told them I hadcancer, and I’d use that to try andget out of my laps and they wouldbe like, ‘oh really, well you still have19 laps to go, bye.’”

Russell describes his boxingtraining as intense — having his

boxers work out every day duringthe week for two hours and on Sat-urday for three hours.

“I start them with cardio for 30minutes, either have them jumprope, run five miles, or do the ellip-tical machine,” he said. “Next, Ihave them do 10 sets of 10 pull ups,dips and push ups. I have them doweight training to help strengthentheir upper body and shadowbox tohelp with combinations and foot-work.”

Since beginning boxing in De-cember, Lopez has lost 30 pounds.

“Boxing has been a blessing tome. It distracts my thoughts, and to-tally diverts my attention, not tomention the aggression I can getout.”

Still, there are times whenLopez’s sickness gets the best of herand she doesn’t want to train. That’swhere Jordyn comes in, acting as asecond coach for her mother bykeeping her motivated. Jordyn saidshe found out her mother was box-ing when her mother asked her togo to the gym in December.

“When we walked into the gym,my mom went straight to this biggroup of guys and started puttinggloves on,” she said. “I wasshocked. I spent that whole morn-ing watching everything that shewas doing with Coach Russell andthe guys. I know my mom’s neverbeen a girly girl, but I would havenever thought she’d take up box-ing.”

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South Polk Elementary undergoes facelift for 2011 school year

FORT POLK, La. — South Polk ElementarySchool teachers, maintenance and technologystaff and more than 50 Soldier volunteers beganmoving furniture and emptying the school May26 in preparation for renovations that which be-gan May 30. Walking through the school was likewalking through a ghost town. Cabinet doorshung open, completely empty, and the only signthat classrooms ever existed in the building werethe white boards left hanging.

“The contractors will be tearing out the ceil-ing, lights and grid work, pulling out carpet andputting up walls. In the process, we have to up-grade our fire protection, so a sprinkler systemwill be installed around the building. Our stair-wells will be enclosed with doors on both ends,”said Charles Balthrop, principal of South Polk El-ementary.

The school was built in 1978 as an open class-room school, meaning there are no walls. SouthPolk has been using bookshelves as dividers be-tween classrooms in recent years.

The open classroom idea stemmed from amovement beginning in Britain after World WarII and landed in the United States in the late1960s, suggesting students learn better in “open”environments. The movement began fadingaway in the late 1970s.

SPE renovations were discussed in 2009, butpaperwork processing created a glitch and theconstruction was put on hold, said Balthrop.

“Once students were accustomed to the openclassroom, they stayed focused. Our test scoresshowed that this year. While we don’t have de-finitive evidence to prove that, we know it didn’thurt our kids,” said Balthrop. “We’ll be able tosee the change when the work is complete.”

Balthrop said the walls in the school couldhelp ease parental concerns. “We’re all used to acertain type of classroom. When you come inhere, it’s different. Having an enclosed classroomwill probably leave parents more at ease, makingthe children more at ease,” he said.

The contractor in charge of completing theschool’s facelift created a nine-week schedule heplans to stick with, said Balthrop. “If everythinggoes right, we will be more than ready for the be-ginning of the school year in August,” he said.

The final school day for students was May 26.“Students left about 11:30 a.m. and we attacked it(moving). By 3 p.m. it was pretty well taken careof,” said Balthrop. “We had people from mainte-nance helping, technology staff taking downcomputers and active boards and all the teaching

staff helping move things out of the building.”They also had more than 50 volunteers from

the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the115th Combat Support Hospital and the 83rdChemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear andExplosive Battalion. The Soldiers helped movefurniture, clean up trash and assist whereverneeded.

“We had a great outpouring of volunteersfrom the Soldiers that have come in. If it hadn’tbeen for them, we wouldn’t have gotten this jobdone so quickly. I was touched they would sacri-fice a long weekend or block leave to help ushere,” said Balthrop. The Soldiers had varied rea-sons for volunteering.

“I’m just trying to help the kids,” said Sgt.George Hernandez, 115th CSH. “Some of us willhave kids eventually and I’m sure we would ap-preciate it if people did this for our kids.”

“So far I’ve just helped pick up trash andmove things,” said Pfc. Nichelle Holliday, 115thCSH. “We want to show these kids that they de-serve nice things and Fort Polk wants to helpthem.”

Additional Soldier volunteers planned to carry

on through Memorial Day weekend, butBalthrop said they wouldn’t be needed. “Becauseof the help of Soldiers earlier this week and to-day, we’ll get done early.”

South Polk Elementary teachers and staff wel-come the change. “I think the teachers are excitedabout having this. We were all hesitant at first,but since we’ve been working on it, the teachersare excited to see it come to pass. I think parentswill be pleased with what they see,” saidBalthrop. “I don’t know when we can have anopen house yet, but we will have something toshowcase the school when we can. I’m just sothankful Brigadier General (Clarence K.K.) Chinn(commanding general, Joint Readiness TrainingCenter and Fort Polk) and Command SergeantMajor (Jeffery) Hof (JRTC and Fort Polk com-mand sergeant major), have been so supportiveand took the time to provide us with Soldier as-sistance.”

While the school is under construction, allSouth Polk Elementary offices will be housed inNorth Polk Elementary School library. The $2million renovation project is expected to be com-pleted Aug. 5.

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family and friends have noticed a difference, notonly physically, but in her demeanor as well.

“Boxing definitely makes her happy becausewhen she was sick she was depressed all the time— when she started boxing it gave her some-thing to look forward to,” Jordyn said.

“She was always happy when it’s time to go toboxing.”

Both Lopez and Jordyn said they feel indebtedto Coach Russell for treating her like she didn’thave cancer.

“She inspired me because it showed me that Ican do anything no matter what because hersickness didn’t stop her,” Jordyn said.

“I’m very proud of her and I thank Coach Rus-sell for everything. He was the one telling her,‘you’re not sick, it’s all in your head.’ I think it’sbecause of him that she honestly let it go andnow she’s happy.”

Lopez said she doesn’t have an answer for herrecovery, but has some words of advice for oth-ers experiencing what she has gone through.

“Hang on and listen to your body. A doctorwho just met you 20 minutes ago, he’s going offof what he sees in X-rays or labs and what youtell him. You know your body.”

Lopez said she feels healthy and the only timeshe felt sick and like she was dying was whenshe was going through treatments.

“All I know is two years ago, I was planningmy funeral; fours years ago, I weighed 100pounds. Now, I’m 42-years-old, a grandma andboxing guys half my age.”

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FORT POLK, La. — July 4 is just around thecorner and that means it’s time for FreedomFest2011. The event is held July 2 at HeadquartersField with country music superstar Blake Sheltonheadlining the event.

Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with jumpers for thekids, games and plenty of food. FreedomFestwraps up with the biggest fireworks display inwest-central Louisiana.

There is no on-site parking but shuttles will beavailable. Vehicles with a Department of Defensedecal can park on the installation and catch aride on the shuttle. All others must park at Hon-or Field on La. Hwy 10 and take the bus ontopost. Read upcoming editions of the Guardianfor more information as it becomes available.

FORT POLK, La. — Understanding thatserving the military today means caring aboutthe community's tomorrow, the Army and AirForce Exchange Service is focusing on active-duty, veteran, retired, National Guard and Re-serve Families' career aspirations.

With more than 31 percent of nearly 43,000AAFES associates identifying themselves asmilitary Family members, and veterans ac-counting for another 12 percent of the work-force, the Exchange understands the uniqueperspectives its customers bring to "the otherside of the cash register."

"Their values of loyalty, professionalismand commitment are exactly what we look forwhen hiring," said the Exchange's senior vicepresident of human resources, Jim Moore. "Weknow it's difficult to start over with eachtransfer, which is why we developed specialprograms with spouses in mind."

The Exchange's spouse continuity and em-ployment preference programs allow wivesand husbands to build a career alongside theirsponsor with each relocation. In 2010, almost900 military spouses received promotionsthrough this effort.

Military spouses are just one of the many

groups the Exchange helps to find or keep em-ployment.

In fact, the Exchange has partnerships withseveral organizations dedicated to offering ca-reer assistance and creating opportunities forthose who have served, including the ArmySpouse Employment Partnership, EmployerSupport of the Guard and Reserve and ArmyWounded Warrior Program.

"Hiring our military, their Families and vet-erans is one small way we can support thosewho have sacrificed for us," said Moore.

The Exchange's commitment to hiring cur-rent and former military personnel and theirFamilies has been recognized by a variety oforganizations including Military Spouse Mag-azine's "Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Em-ployers," G.I. Jobs magazine's "Top 100 Mili-tary Friendly Employers" andCivilianJobs.com's "Most Valuable Employersfor the Military."

Complete details on how to apply for a ca-reer with the Exchange, along with a listing ofcurrent available opportunities, are availableat www.applymyexchange.com.

Questions concerning the military spouseor hiring partnership programs can be direct-ed to the Exchange's Human Resources Sup-port Center at [email protected].

Exchange takes on Family career missionAAFES

Since school is out for the summer, parentsmay need a little assistance keeping the kids oc-cupied. The Main Post Chapel can help with itsVacation Bible School scheduled Monday-June 10from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration is ongoingat the chapel Monday through Friday from 9a.m.-3 p.m. and during Sunday services. Classesare offered for pre-K through sixth grade. Stu-dents are registered in the grade level they com-plete this school year.

The day before VBS begins, the MPC hosts Va-cation Bible School Kick Off, Sunday from 10:30a.m.-2 p.m at the Main Post Chapel. The kick offis a chance for parents to meet each other and forchildren to meet their classmates. Waterslidesand bouncers will be available for kids. Thetheme this year is Sonsurf Beach Bash.

Here are some important announcements toremember:

•All students attending VBS must enter andexit the chapel by using the sanctuary doors only.

No other doors will be used during VBS.

•Parents must be physically present whendropping off and picking up children. No siblingor other children are permitted to pick up chil-dren at VBS. If another adult is picking up yourchild, a letter must be turned in to the VBSteacher with the name of the adult and dates ofpick up. The person must have an I.D. to show tothe VBS prior to receiving the child.

•Newsletters will come home each day. •All students will need a plain T-shirt by

Wednesday for VBS. Please make sure yourchild’s name is on the T-shirt tag. A volunteerwill iron on the VBS theme logo, and the childrenwill wear the shirts during the VBS closing pro-gram.

•“Slips are for Water” day will be held Thurs-day during game time at VBS. Permission slipswill be given Monday for parents’ signature. Allstudents can wear swim suits under their cloth-ing and are required to wear water shoes of sometype. Also, please send a plastic bag for wetswim suits, a towel and sun screen.

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Pretty babiesThere are plenty of pets nearby looking forhomes: Whether you want a cute kitty, pre-cious puppy or an older pet who needs ex-tra special care, the Fort Polk Stray AnimalFacility is sure to have the perfect pet foryou and your Family. The facility is locatedoff of La. Hwy 10 after you pass La. Hwy 467heading south and is open Monday throughFriday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more infor-mation or to confirm someone is availablefor your visit call 531-1322. You can find thefacility on Facebook by searching “PolkPets.”

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Summer preschoolChild, Youth and School Services hosts

Strong Beginnings Boot Camp and part-timesummer preschool in two sessions: Tuesday-July 1 and July 5-Aug. 5. Programs run Mon-day through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Chil-dren may attend one or both sessions. StrongBeginnings is for children 4-5 years old andsummer preschool is for children 3-4 years old.Call 531-7030.

Sports sign upRegistration continues for the following

sports :• Youth soccer is open to children ages 3-18.

Cost for 3-year-olds is $20 and 4-18-year-olds is$40. Cost covers team jerseys and equipment. Askills assessment and parent meeting take place

Aug. 9 and 11 at 6 p.m. at Perez Field. • Tackle football is open to children ages 8-

14. Cost is $75 and includes team jersey andplayer and team equipment. Players must pro-vide their own football pants. A skills assess-ment and parent meeting will be held Aug. 16and 18 at Perez Field at 6 p.m.

• Cheerleading is open to youth ages 8-14.Cost is $40 and includes a T-shirt, pompomsand an award. Uniforms are not included. Askills assessment and parent meeting will beheld Aug. 16 and 18 at Perez Field at 6 p.m. Toregister call 531-6004/4304.

Beat heat with bowlingRegistration is ongoing for the Child, Youth

and School Services “Beat the Heat” summerbowling program for ages 5 and up. Cost is $50and includes bowling fees and a T-shirt. Youthreceive beginners’ instructions from a certifiedbowling instructor for five weeks. Participantscan choose to attend Tuesdays or Thursdays.Classes are held from 10 a.m.-noon at the StrikeZone Bowling Center. Teams are determinedduring the first week.

A tournament, prizes and party are plannedfor the final week. There are 10 openings persession. Call 531-6273.

Camp WarriorCamp Warrior is held at North Toledo Bend

State Park June 14-17 and July 25-28. The campis for youth in grades six through 12. Cost is$145 per session. Army Family Covenant bene-fits may be used to help pay the fee. Register atParent Central Services in bldg 400, RadioRoad. For details call 531-1992.

CYSS summer campChild, Youth and School Services is register-

ing youth for summer camp. Youth in firstthrough fifth grade, as of April 2011, are eligi-ble to register. Summer camp ends Aug. 5. Thecamp runs daily, Monday through Friday, from5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for 10 weeks. Parents are wel-come to register their child at any time duringthe camp season. Each week brings new adven-tures for participants. Fees are based on in-come. For more information call 531-1955.

Summer tripsChild, Youth and School Services is register-

ing youth in grades six-12 for the MiddleSchool and Teen Program summer trips.

Children must be registered with CYSS. Thefollowing trips are held from 1-6 p.m. unlessotherwise stated:

• Today –– Hiking in Kisatchie Forest. Costis $5 and kids need to bring a lunch.

• Wednesday –– Fishing at Catfish Cove.The event is free but bring a lunch.

• June 22 –– Shreveport Boardwalk, 9 a.m.-6p.m. Cost is $10 and kids need to bring moneyfor shopping.

• June 29 –– SPAR Water Park. Cost is $5and kids should bring about $25 for spendingmoney. For more information call 531-1991.

Swim classesChild, Youth and School Service’s SKIES

program and the Family Morale, Welfare andRecreation Aquatics Department offer swimlessons for Fort Polk youth.

Both programs take place at the South Fort50-meter pool.

CYSS is now registering for these swimcamps:

• Camp Jelly Fish: June 13-16• Camp Sharks and Minnows: July 5-8• Camp Sea Otters: July 25-28.Each camp is divided into two age groups.

Ages 3-7 meet from 8:30-10 a.m. and ages 8-18meet from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Children must be potty trained and regis-tered with CYSS to participate. The cost is $55per camp and each swimmer must bring theirown suit, towel, shower shoes, goggles andsunscreen.

For more information call 531-4573/1988.FMWR offers two sessions for youth age 3

and up:• June 20-30• July 11-21Cost is $55 per session for the first Family

member, $50 for the second, $45 for the thirdand $40 for each additional member.

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the Army’s 236th birthday June 10 at CYSS facili-ties. Each center hosts activities throughout theday, including a ring toss, potato sack race, beanbag toss, face painting and more. Children canenjoy games and jumpers. Child DevelopmentCenters host a parade at 3:30 p.m. The paraderoute begins at bldg 744, travels to bldg 701 thenreturns to bldg 744. Participants can enjoy cake

after the parade.The CDC in bldg 3349 hosts its own parade at

3:30 p.m. followed by cupcakes for all in atten-dance.

Parent Central Service, bldg 400, hosts a bookreading and cake decorating at 3:30 p.m.

Middle School and Teen program youth willassist centers with the parades and activities.They will also bake the cakes and cupcakes andread the Army birthday book to attendees.

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FORT POLK, La. — After the firstinning of the May 31 post intramu-ral softball game between the MadBatters and Operations Group, itseemed as if Ops Group players hadthe opposition just where theywanted them. Ops Group put upthree quick runs then held the MadBatters scoreless and it looked as ifthe rout was on.

However, in the end it was theMad Batters squad that had OpsGroup’s number, forging a 5-5 tie inregulation before claiming a 6-5 vic-tory in 10 innings on Field No. 4 atFort Polk’s Soldiers Athletic Com-plex.

“We’ve been a ‘come from be-hind’ team all year,” Mad Batterscoach James Houston said. “We al-ways fall behind early, then comeback for the win. I can’t explain it; itjust happens that way.”

That was the Mad Batters modusoperandi for their game against OpsGroup. Leadoff batter Mark Vechinibegan the game with a single, thenwas forced out at second byCleonus Roberts. Roberts camearound to score on a double by MattMcGregor, who then came in on atowering two-run homer by CaseyBurks. Four batters into the gameand the Mad Batters were on thewrong end of a 3-0 contest.

Ops Group plated a run in thesecond on a steal of home by GavinHolmes to push its lead to 4-0 be-fore the Mad Batters began theircomeback.

Tim Phillips rapped a one-outdouble in the bottom of the third,then came around to score on a sin-gle by Bill Harrison. Royce Eding-ton followed with a two-out RBIsingle to cut the Ops Group lead to4-2.

The Mad Batters continued theircomeback in the fourth inning asHouston and Mark Landis scoredon a two-out, two RBI single byMike Konczey to tie the score at 4-4.

Ops Group quickly regained thelead as Burks rapped an RBI doubleto plate Vechini, who led off the fifthinning with a single. But the leadwas short lived as the Mad Battersresponded in the bottom of the fifth.Harrison led off the inning with adouble, moved to third on a singleby Francis Burns and scored a singleby Edington.

Pitching and defense dominatedthe next four innings. At one point,Houston retired 11 Ops Group bat-ters in a row between the sixth andninth innings, before the run wasbroken up with a 10th inning lead-off triple by Thomas Bebout. ButHouston left Bebout stranded atthird, retiring the next three OpsGroups batters on popups.

In the bottom of the 10th, with

two outs and his kids shouting,“Get a hit, Daddy,” Edington hit aground ball that was bobbled by theusually sure-handed Roberts atshortstop. Edington moved intoscoring position by swiping secondbase. David Waters followed with asolid single up the middle, platingEdington and giving the Mad Bat-ters a hard-fought 6-5 win.

Edington said he wanted to hitthe ball hard “somewhere” in his fi-nal at bat.

“It was pretty easy to get moti-vated with my Family rooting forme,” he said. “With no one on base,I just looked to get a ball I coulddrive and hit anywhere in the field.I was fortunate to get on becausetheir shortstop is a good ballplayer.”

Waters said he had hit the ballhard all evening.

“It seemed like everything I hitwent right at someone until my lasttime up,” he said. “I just went with

the pitch and tried to get it over theinfield. I knew if I could do it thenRoyce had enough speed to score.”

While slow pitch softball gamesare typically high-scoring affairs,Houston said defense and pitchingdominated on this night.

“Defense was the key for us,”Houston said. “We were down 5-1and they didn’t score again. We hitthe ball hard all night, it just wentright at their players.”

Houston, who is scheduled toleave Fort Polk in June, said theMad Batters are peaking at the righttime.

“We’ve won seven in a row afterstarting 0-3,” he said. “We’ve gottengreat defense and pitching andwe’ve had timely hitting. We shoulddo well in the season-ending tour-nament if we keep playing like weare now.”

The championship tournament isslated for June 20-23.


Sports briefsTennis tourney

Break out those tennis racketsand start practicing. IntramuralSports hosts a singles tennis tour-nament Monday at 5:30 p.m. atthe 1st Maneuver EnhancementBrigade Gym’s tennis courts.

Trophies will be awarded tofirst- and second-place partici-pants.

The event is open to author-ized Directorate of Family,Morale, Welfare and Recreationusers. Call 531-2056 for more in-formation.

TBRS tournamentGrab the fishing gear and

head out to Toledo Bend Recre-ation Site for fun and friendlycompetition Saturday during themonthly bass tournament. Fish-erpersons can begin at safelightbut must be registered prior tothe tourney. Cost is $50 per two-person team. To enter the bigbass contest costs an additional$5. Special boat rentals are avail-

able. There must be a minimumof five boats for the tournamentto commence. Call (888) 718-9088for more information.

Paintball eventThe Fort Polk Recreational

Shooting Complex, Range 23A,will host a paintball tournamentJune 25 at noon. Entry fee is $25per team.

Prizes will be awarded to thetop three teams. Teams must con-sist of three players and no out-side paintballs are allowed.Paintball equipment is available.Call 531-7552 for more informa-tion.

CG scrambleFort Polk’s Warrior Hills Golf

Course hosts the commandinggeneral’s monthly golf scrambletoday at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25.Fees include cart, after-scramblefood at the 19th hole and live en-tertainment. Call 531-4661 formore information.

Mad Batters spot Ops Gp early lead, come back for 6-5 winBy CHUCK CANNONGuardian staff writer

Mad Batters shortstop Clarence K.K. Chinn (left), flips the ball toteammate Joseph Schwankhaus for a force out at second base dur-ing their team's 6-5 win over Operationas Group May 31 at FortPolk's Soldiers Athletic Complex.

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weddings, birthday parties, socials and more arecelebrated here. Families use them as a gatheringplace to share, have fun and relax. It’s our honorand privilege to provide these facilities and awonderful quality of life to the Soldiers and theirFamilies here at Fort Polk,” said Clary.

Col. Francis B. Burns, Fort Polk garrison com-mander, welcomed Louisiana Senator Mary Lan-drieu as he began his remarks. “We are honoredto have you here as we cut the ribbon on ourCamellia Terrace Neighborhood Center,” saidBurns.

He explained to those gathered that roughly$180 million has been invested in Fort Polk Fami-ly housing. “That’s a huge investment in the fu-ture of our Soldiers and Families,” said Burns.

Burns agreed with Clary that it’s the partner-ships and relationships between the communityand Picerne that enhance the quality of life forSoldiers, Families, civilians and retirees servingat Fort Polk. “Picerne creates more than housing,they create community. This is where Fort PolkSoldiers hang their hats. Spouses, often singlehandedly, raise a Family and children live andlearn. That is vitally important to the relevance,readiness and success of today’s Army,” saidBurns.

He closed by saying that Fort Polk is thrivingand growing. “We all have a part to play in mak-ing this installation the best hometown in theArmy,” said Burns.

After touring the new neighborhood center,Landrieu said, “Wow, this is a first class, invitingcommunity center. It’s exactly what militaryFamilies need.”

She said she was happy to be at Fort Polk tohelp cut the ribbon on one of these extraordinaryneighborhood centers. “I think this center com-pliments and supplements the terrific Familyhousing that is being built here. It’s a privatiza-tion model that is working all over the country.To come here and see the results of this kind ofquality housing and community service supportaround Fort Polk’s military Families is wonder-ful,” said Landrieu.

Landrieu said she attended the event to focus

on the extraordinary contributions military Fami-lies make every day. “I want to highlight and ad-vocate for more help and support from the feder-al level for military Families and their quality oflife,” said Landrieu.

Landrieu said that military Families are a largepart of a Soldier’s ability to serve the country.“They are a very important part of our military.We need to care for them and be attentive to theirneeds. I think Soldiers fight better and with moreconfidence when they know their spouse andchildren are well taken care of. Fort Polk is reallybreaking through and is becoming a model forthat kind of atmosphere,” said Landrieu.

As part of the celebration, Staff Sgt. BenjaminCollins, 46th Engineer Battalion, and his Family,were the Camellia residents chosen to help cutthe ribbon at the grand opening. He said hethinks his Family was chosen for this honor be-cause of his granddaughter, Kaylee Griffin, 10months old. “We are always taking her to getcookies at Picerne. She is so cute and they all loveher,” said Collins.

He said he was privileged to cut the ribbon.“This is the first time anything like this has hap-pened to my Family,” said Collins. He thinks thecenter is great. “I’m glad it’s finally open. We livejust up the hill so this is really accessible to us,”said Collins.

As a native of Hawaii, his spouse, AtesaCollins, feels right at home in this beachy atmos-phere. She said she loves the center. “It’s beauti-ful. I’ll probably use the workout room and poolthe most,” said Atesa.

Though two of their children were at workand one was at school, their daughter KristahraCollins, 20, was there to help cut the ribbon.“This is a great place. It’s important to the com-munity because it gives kids something to doand parents don’t have to worry about wheretheir kids are or what they are doing,” said Kris-tahra.

Sgt. Rigel Lovell, Headquarters and Head-quarters Company, United States Army Garrison,is another Camellia Terrace resident that attend-ed the grand opening. “The center is cool. Mywife and I walked through a couple of days agoand we used the pool Sunday. She loves it,” saidLovell.

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The Collins Family, Camellia Terrace residents, stand next to Louisiana Senator Mary Lan-drieu (middle), Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, Joint Readiness Training Center and FortPolk’s commanding general (third from right) and other dignitaries cut the grand openingribbon June 1 at the new Camellia Terrace neighborhood center.

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88th BSB steering committee — Holds ameeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. at battalionheadquarters. For more information call Melis-sa Box at 531-2847.

HHD, 519th MP Bn — The Family Readi-ness Group hosts a meeting June 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the battalion classroom. For moreinformation contact (573) 842-7149 or [email protected].

91st MP Det, 519th MP Bn — The FRG hostsa meeting June 21 from 6-7 p.m. at the detach-ment. For more information contact (337) 718-6337 or e-mail [email protected].

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162nd Inf BdeA Co, 4-353rd Inf Reg — Hosts a change of

command ceremony Thursday at 2 p.m. inbldg 8209.

C Co, 4-353rd Inf Reg — Hosts a change ofcommand ceremony Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.in bldg 8209.

Hospice help soughtHospice of Leesville seeks individuals inter-

ested in donating time to the Vernon Parishhospice ministry. No special training or experi-ence is needed. For more information call 239-1020.

Trade DaysMain Street Trade Days is held the first and

third Saturday of each month on Third Street atthe Third Street Market in historic downtownLeesville from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The next Trade

Days is Saturday. Call 392-1776 for more infor-mation.

Incrediball tourneyAn American Softball Association coed in-

crediball tournament is scheduled for June 11at the Leesville softball complex. There is athree game guarantee. Entry fee is $150 perteam. First team wins $300 and second placeteam wins $175. Teams must consist of six menand four women. There is a home run derbyfor men and women. Entry fee is $5. Winnersreceive $25. Call David Causey at 238-9514 toenter.

Basketball campThe seventh annual Dave Simmons/Jonny

Jones basketball camp is slated for June 27-29from 8 a.m. to noon at DeRidder High School,723 O’Neal St., DeRidder. The camp is for pre-K to seventh grade. Cost is $30. Registrationdates are Saturday, June 11, 18 and 25, from 9a.m.-noon at Bailey’s Cafe, 107 Mahlon. St., De-Ridder, or 10 a.m.-noon at Taco Bell, 1145 En-trance Road, Fort Polk. For more informationvisit www.cdnc.deridder.org or call (337) 208-7769.

Tennis campsThe annual Stephens Youth Tennis Camps

will be held at Leesville Country Club. Theclasses are targeted for beginners and offeredfree of charge. Class dates are as follows:

• Ages 6-7, June 15-16 from 9-11:30 a.m.;• Ages 8-11, June 22-24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.;• Ages 12-14, June 29-July1 from 9 a.m.-1

p.m.Call 239-0355 for more information.

Leesville TOPSTake Off Pounds Sensibly meets Thursdays

at the Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Tracein Leesville. Weigh-in runs from 5:05-5:55 p.m.Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more informationcall 208-6025.

DeRidder TOPSTake Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at

the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 N.Texas Street in DeRidder. Weigh-in runs from5:30-5:55 p.m. Meetings start at 6 p.m. For moreinformation call 531-8107.

Running clubThe CenLa Runners Club meets Saturdays at

7 a.m. in the parking lot of Maple TerraceHousing Area on North Fort. Runs vary in dis-tance and terrain. Call 348-2924 for details.

Purple Heart meetingThe Military Order of the Purple Heart

Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of eachmonth at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American

Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart arewelcome. The next meeting is June 18. For de-tails call 238-0170.

Chapter meetingThe Korean War Veterans Association, chap-

ter 180, meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday ofeach month at the Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 3106 in Leesville. The next meeting is June11. Call 239-7341 for more information.

Resurrection LifeResurrection Life Worship Center, 608 Nolan

Trace, Leesville, holds its 10th anniversary June10-12. Events include opening worship at 7p.m. June 10, a musical at 7 p.m. June 11 andworship at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. June 12. Formore information visit www.rlwcinternation-al.com or call 238-1151.

Family, friends dayMt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder cele-

brates its annual Family and Friends Day Sun-day at 5:30 p.m. Guests are Pastor ClennonTurner and the New Birth Baptist Church ofLeesville.

Eastern StarThe Order of the Eastern Star hosts meetings

the second and fourth Monday of each monthat the Pride of Leesville Lodge, 1106 Butler St.,Leesville. Prince Hall affiliated members are in-vited. The next meeting is June 13. For more in-formation call (337) 348-9697/6334.

Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts of America meets Tuesdays at 6

p.m. at Rivers of Living Waters Church, 509 N.Third St., Leesville.

Omega Psi PhiOmega Psi Phi Fraternity meets the second

Tuesday of each month. The next meeting isJune 14. For details call 208-7059 or 424-2286.

Garden clubThe Vernon Parish Garden Club meets the

second Saturday of each month from 2-5:30p.m. at the Vernon Parish Library. The meetingfeatures refreshments and a guest speaker. Thenext meeting is June 11. For details call 239-5919.

Pleasant Hill VBSPleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1210 M.W.

Harrison, Leesville, hosts vacation Bible schoolMonday-June 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch willbe served daily and revival will be held eachnight at 7 p.m. For more information or trans-portation call (337) 202-1162.

Kappa Alpha PsiKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity meets on the

second Wednesday of each month. The nextmeeting is Wednesday. Call (662) 616-7555 or e-mail [email protected] for details.

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WE, MARKETBASKET STORES, INC,DBA. MARKETBASKET NO. 40, areapplying to the Office ofAlcohol & TobaccoControl of the State ofLouisiana for a permit tosell beverages of "Highand Low Alcohol Content"at retail in the Parish ofVernon, at the followingaddress: 9058 ShreveportHighway, Leesville, LA.David Sklyar Thompson,President.

MULTI FAMILYGARAGE SALE,Saturday June 4, 2011from 0700-1300. 6304Noldan St, DogwoodTerrace.

MOVING SALESaturday 4 June 0730-1300 16410A PinehurstStreet FT Polk, LA71459 Everything isCHEAP or FREEEVERYTHING MUSTGO!!! COME ANDCHECK IT OUT!

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BORDER COLLIEPUPPIES. Eight weeksold. $150 to $200. Call318-256-2123.

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2006 HARLEYDAVIDSON XLCUSTOM SPORTSER1200 Chrome andScreaming Eagle pack-age. Two sets leatherbags. One extra bag.$5,500 firm. Call 318-565-3635 or 337-397-5129.

2007 HUMMER H354,000 Asking $23,500516-528-5070.

**2006 PT CRUISER.Auto. Comes with a kick-ing system -212’s. $104KMiles. Asking $4500OBO. Call Richard at480-282-1510.

2005 CHEVY COBALT.Getting rid of 2005 ChevyCobalt. $1000 as is (nego-tiable), or sell for parts.For more info call 337-378-7181 ask forJeremiah.

LOOKING FOR heat andair window unit at least1500 BTU. Good condi-tion, reasonably priced.Call 318-565-4059 or 318-430-0072.

M O T O R C Y C L EJACKET, Fieldsheerbrand, black, 3X, newcondition, removablepads, paid $229 justasking $90, call 337-718-3166.

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NEED RIDE pickupowner from New LlanoAdolph’s to Fort Polk willhelp with gas. Please callCharles 337-718-6513.Have Bicycle to carry.

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HOUSE KEEPING Ifyou don't feel like cleaningyour house, Don't. Let medo it for you. Weekendsonly. Call me at 337-424-0654 ask for Leslie

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POND STOCKINGGrass Carp/Game Fish.Malone’s Fish Farm 501-676-0207 or See StoreDisplay at Tractor Supplyin Natchitoches. DeliveryAvailable

MAYTAG WASHERAND DRYER SETS,heavy duty, excellentcondition. $275. Call337-462-2500. 6-3

BRAND NEWWHIRLPOOL GASRANGE FOURBURNERS WHITEFOR SALE $275 orBest Offer. Call 337-353-1020 or 337-396-5807.

FOR SALE Mulching Kitfor 46 inch Zero TurnHusquana RidingLawnmower includescover plus 2 sets of bladesused only 2 times. Sell$40.00 call 537-3507.

2005 YAMAHA V-STARCLASSIC $3,320 516-528-5070.

BROWNING BAR 300MAG, with scope made inBelgium. Call 318-565-4059, 318-480-0027 or318-430-0072.

ALL WOOD GUNCABINET. Holds 8guns with shelves onside. Storage on bottomwith keys, In greatshape. Asking $250 orbest offer. Call 318-565-4059 or 318-430-0072.

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