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by Sgt. Shameka Edwards4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Fort Carson and Task Force Ivy leaders hosted a two-dayU.S. Army Forces Command Rear Detachment SymposiumFeb. 16-17 at the 4th Infantry Division headquarters building.

The symposium brought together four senior leaders; 19division, 31 brigade and 10 mission support element leaders;39 Family readiness support assistants; and five staffmembers from 51 FORSCOM organizations and units todiscuss lessons learned and best practices of rear detachmentoperations at the brigade level and higher.

Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, acting senior commander, 4thInf. Div. and Fort Carson, said the reason for the event was tolearn from one another and, in turn, better inform the Army.

“What we have done is gathered leaders who have unitsdeploying, have deployed or will deploy, to share experiencesand lessons they have learned to try and make the processbetter for everyone in the Army,” said Doty.

“We are hoping to get some of this documented and intopolicy and in doctrinal publications because the Army isalways in motion, we change over leaders about every one totwo years and what we want to do is not have to start fromscratch every time,” Doty said.

“We have been at war for over 10 years, and it is time towrite the cookbook for how to do this,” Doty said. “We arehoping to gain from the years of experience of the seniorleaders in attendance from across the Army so that we can make

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Vol. 69 No. 8 Feb. 25, 2011

Word of the month: Attitude

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett

Extreme physical trainingStaff Sgt. Kevin Holmes, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 12th InfantryRegiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participates in a physical trainingworkout Tuesday. Soldiers got an early start following the four-day holiday.

Leaders hold town hallThe Fort Carson command team hosts a town

hall for the Mountain Post community March 10 from9:30-11 a.m. in the McMahon Auditorium.

Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general,U.S. Division-North and 4th Infantry Division, will provide an update on the division and brigades deployments and upcoming plans for Fort Carson via video teleconference from Iraq.

Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, acting senior commander,4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, will then address comments and concerns dealing with the MountainPost. Garrison Commander Col. Robert F. McLaughlinwill also be available to address post concerns.

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Letter to the EditorDear Editor:

The afternoon of Sunday, Feb.20, my daughter and I were atthe Gate 3 Shoppette selling thelong-awaited Girl Scout cookies.A female Soldier, apparently inher early 20s, walked past us in her physical training gear anda very shaven bald head.

She drove away in her whiteminivan with an enlisted red stickerin the window before I could stopher and strike up a conversation. I’msure you’re wondering why, besidesbeing bald, this Soldier has caughtmy attention. Well, that’s easyenough to answer.

My 10-year-old daughter hasalopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that attacks the hair folliclesand causes both temporary and permanent hair loss. The conditiondoesn’t cause physical pain or illness, but it can be and often is

most damaging to one’s self-esteem.This is my beautiful daughter’s second fight with alopecia in fouryears. The first time, her hair grewback pretty quickly. This time, it’sjust not. But she’s facing her alopeciahead-on with brave determinationand an audacity I could only hopeto have once in my lifetime.

She decided in December shewould not let alopecia control herlife and instead would control heralopecia. She very-closely shaved her head — an act the bravest ofwomen would shirk away from withfear and trembling. She has not seenanother woman in person with hairshaved like her own until today. Idesperately wanted to grab the femaleSoldier and ask her to take a fewminutes and chat with my daughterand I about the circumstances for her head being shaved, but lost thatopportunity. I didn’t miss the giant

smile on my child’s face at finallyhaving seen someone she couldinstantly forge a connection to.

So, I’m writing you to ask you to please put this in the paper. If this Soldier reads this, I’d like her toknow how grateful I am to her forthe smile she gave my brave soultoday. I don’t know whether or notshe has alopecia, cancer or simply a shaved head. I do know that aftershe walked by with her uncoveredhead, my little girl smiled and tookoff her hat. So, thank you Soldier.Your bravery and boldness did not go unnoticed today.

Thank you,Jennifer V.

Editor’s Note: Anyone who mayknow this Soldier can contact thePublic Affairs Office via e-mail [email protected] so we can assist in connecting the writer with the Soldier.

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Authorized Army e-mail inbox size limits are setto increase, but first, they must shrink.

An Army enterprise e-mail migration isexpanding mailbox storage limits, up to 40 times,while allowing access from any computer with acommon access card reader, according to officials at7th Signal Command, Fort Gordon, Ga. The upgradeis requiring a move from local mail servers tocentralized Department of Defense systems.

Network Enterprise Centers are urgingMicrosoft Outlook users to clean out their inboxesfor a smooth succession.

After the migration is complete, standard e-mailaccount storage will grow to four gigabytes — that’senough room for more than 2,000 high-resolutionphotographs. The space can accommodate 100,000text-only e-mails. What’s more, the new e-mailaccount limits permit bigger attachments.

The latest system also allows mailboxes toremain active during relocations and improvescalendar-sharing privileges and global contact lists.

Kevin Smith, Network Enterprise Center chief ofdesktop services at Fort Carson, expects to beginswitching users at the Mountain Post later this summer.The process will take a week, maybe two, he said.

“The more data on our exchange servers, the morechances for data corruption during the migration,”

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Many Fort Carsonaccounts are pushing currentstorage limits, said Smith.He is encouraging users todecrease the size of theirmail server footprint to allowa rapid transition withminimal troubles.

“The most commonmisconception is that deletede-mails no longer reside insidemailboxes,” said Smith. “Untilthe deleted items folder isdeleted, the information is stilltaking up space.”

Sent items folders areanother concern and requireconsistent attention to remove needless clutter.

“We love PSTs,” said Smith, referring to filescalled “personal storage table,” a Microsoft f ileformat for storing Outlook messages and calendarevents. “They remove e-mails from our exchangeservers and put them on hard drives. It shifts theburden off our mail servers.”

Fort Carson system administrators will undergoenterprise e-mail migration training, followed by the

preparation of information management officers, thetrusted first-responders for a unit’s computer problems.

“We’ve done several migrations over the years,”he said, “but this time it’s different since we’ll nolonger have control of the exchange servers.

“As long as everyone gets their storage sizes down,everything should be a near zero touch for the IMOs.”

Armywide e-mail migrations are projected tocontinue throughout the year.

Rachael Harnett, a systems analyst, thumbs through Microsoft Exchange Serverdocumentation Tuesday while tracking trouble tickets inside the NetworkEnterprise Center at Fort Carson.


things better for our Soldiers. We want to be ableto train, deploy and fight our nation’s wars moreefficiently. We want to make the process better,not just at Fort Carson, but for our entire Army.”

Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, FORSCOMdeputy commanding general and chief of staff,and Maj. Gen. William F. Grimsley, deputycommanding general, III Corps and Fort Hood,Texas, were guest speakers for the event.

Bromberg said the leaders in attendanceshould discuss the challenges faced by thelack of Army doctrine, policy and concreteprocedures regarding rear detachments.

During his brief, Bromberg spoke about theprocess the Army is going through to make itpossible for Soldiers to have two years at homefor every year spent in a combat zone, as well asdiscussing the Army Force Generation and thechanges the Army will be making in the futurewith regards to numbers of troops.

“We need to ensure we are doing the best we can tocare for Soldiers and their Families,” said Bromberg.

Included in the symposium activities were fivebreak-out groups consisting of senior leaders;division-level commanders and command sergeantsmajor; brigade-level commanders and commandsergeants major; mission support element directors;and Family readiness support assistants.

The f ive groups met four times throughoutthe event for more than seven hours, discussingtopics such as strategic environment, roles andresponsibility, organization, mission, lessonslearned and best practices.

At the end of each day’s activities a spokespersonfrom each group shared the group’s topics ofconcern and areas of needed attention with thesymposium attendees.

“If we let it stop here, we have failed in ourmission,” said Col. Todd Heussner, commander, TaskForce Ivy, at the close of the symposium.

“The intent is to stay connected and keepworking toward our objective,” said Heussner. “Ourjob is to build a bridge so that those who follow behindus can get further than we have gone. Regardless ifwe get to use the bridge or not, we have to build it sothose who come behind us can cross the bridge.”

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Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, standing, introduces Lt.Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, deputy commanding general and chief of staff of U.S. Army Forces Command, during theRear Detachment Symposium hosted by Fort Carson and Task Force Ivy, Feb. 16-17 at the 4th Inf. Div. headquarters.


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CAMP ADDER, Iraq — The 3rd Advise andAssist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, recently initiateda program operated out of the Iron StrongholdResiliency Center on Camp Adder, which demonstratesthe brigade’s dedication to the ArmywideComprehensive Soldier Fitness campaign.

The Iron Strong Program is an initiative thatbrings Soldiers from every battalion to CampAdder to provide a break from their daily missionand so they can participate in activities designedto enhance Soldiers’ resiliency.

“The whole concept of the program is tohave Soldiers come and take a knee,” said StaffSgt. Sebastian Zarasua, the resiliency centernoncommissioned officer in charge, assigned toHeadquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rdBattalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment.

“We aim to give them some time off, create a veryrelaxed environment, and while they’re here away fromtheir units, give them some good classes based on thefive pillars of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness.”

Throughout the program, Soldiers are exposedto the five pillars — physical, emotional, spiritual,family and social. Each pillar is represented by aresiliency center staff member, such as the brigadechaplain for the spiritual pillar and a nutritionist forthe physical pillar.

One of the benefits of assembling a mixture ofSoldiers from all over the brigade lies in the factthat they get to know a wide range of Soldiers andmilitary occupational specialties.

Once they break the ice, the mixed group ofSoldiers makes for a positive and supportiveenvironment, said Spc. Justin Howell, an infantrymanassigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 8thInfantry Regiment.

While the Soldiers learn how to manage stress

and become more resilient, they also get the chanceto kick back and enjoy a little time off throughbarbecues, karaoke and other activities.

With the program recently finishing its seconditeration, there has been a positive response byparticipating Soldiers.

“It was a really nice break. Also, seeing somenew faces was really helpful,” said Spc. ShannonNastold, an Arabic linguist assigned to Company A,3rd Special Troops Battalion.

Staff members ofthe Iron StrongholdResiliency Centerand other 3rdAdvise and AssistBrigade, 4thInfantry Division,Soldiers taking part in the IronStrong Program participate inkaraoke at CampAdder, Iraq.

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1st BCT observes Black History MonthStory and photos by Sgt. Craig Cantrell4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, hosted several displays of African-Americanheritage at its headquarters building Feb. 15 tocelebrate Black History Month.

The team assembled to organize the event wasa collection of 1st BCTSoldiers, led by Sgt.Kimberly Tyson, 4th SupportBattalion rear detachmenthuman resources noncom-missioned officer in charge.

The Black HistoryMonth observance was amixture of song, dance, aguest speaker and food.

Black History Month hasbeen annually recognizedsince its inception in 1926 as“Negro History Week,”largely thanks to Dr. CarterG. Woodson, a HarvardUniversity graduate and sonof former slaves.

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with a dance by Ursula Pittman, a 1st BCT Familyreadiness support assistant.

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munity, was the keynotespeaker for the event. Saulsreceived his doctorate ofphilosophy, organizationaldevelopment and manage-ment from ColumbiaPacific University.

Sauls nar rated hisdialogue as the voice ofFrederick Douglass, andpointed out some talkingpoints he believed Douglasswould highlight today.

“Mr. Douglass wouldprobably say ‘althoughthere are no chains orauction blocks that holds usback, nor do we face thepossibility of being soldlike him,’ he would notethat the mental chains stillremain” said Sauls.

He also said Douglasswould be appalled at thecontinued violence andoppression of the poor, of allethnic groups.

Dr. James Sauls portrays his message of what hethinks Frederick Douglass would say to theaudience at the 1st Brigade Combat Teamheadquarters building on Feb. 15.

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Miscellaneous

Special operations aviation recruiting briefing —The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment(Airborne) Recruiting Team conducts an informationalbriefing March 17 at 2 p.m. in the building 9621conference room on Butts Army Airfield. The briefcovers all aspects of the regiment, to include presentlocations, airframes available for assessment, unit-specific benefits, application process and assessmentprocess. There will be an open forum for questions atthe conclusion of the brief. Family members areencouraged to attend the briefs. E-mail [email protected] for an application. Contact ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Jay Davis at 270-889-8653 [email protected], or Sgt. 1st Class TimmyHammonds at 270-798-9819 or [email protected] for more information.“Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” — TheArmy Career and Alumni Program sponsors a once-a-year lecture at Fort Carson regarding transition. TheMilitary Officers Association of America presents thelecture June 8 from 9-11:30 a.m. in McMahonAuditorium, building 1517, featuring retired Air Forcecolonel Dan Koslov, now a deputy director of transitionservices on MOAA’s national staff. The presentationincludes comprehensive information on the retirementdecision itself, employer perceptions, job competition,resumes, cover letters, job search, networking, careerfairs, interview techniques, salary negotiation, benefitspackages and the current job market. The presentationis geared toward officers and senior enlisted, but allranks are welcome; spouses are highly encouraged toattend. All who attend will receive a free copy of thelecturer’s companion book. For more information,contact Leonardo Martinez at 524-7310 or PaulineHamamoto at 526-1002. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at the Family Connection Centerfrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is opento all active members and those interested inbecoming future SAMC members. The club wasoriginally a U.S. Forces Command organization ofelite noncommissioned officers but is now anArmywide program for individuals who have met thecriteria and have proven themselves to be outstandingNCOs through a board/leadership process. Formore information contact the SAMC president,Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661.Defense Travel System and Government TravelCard — The Mission Support Element G8 TravelOffice is open Monday-Friday from 7-11:30 a.m. and12:30-4 p.m. Use of the GTC in conjunction withleave at the temporary duty point is no longerauthorized; the provision that allowed its use waseliminated in August. By eliminating the authorization,the continued use of the GTC for personal expenses isprohibited. Individuals have to check out of the hoteland return any rental car (if necessary) and thenregister or rent a car using their personal chargecards. For more information contact Debora Parks,G8 Resource Management director, at 526-1858.U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — Pikes PeakSilver Chapter meets at noon March 10 at the WolfDining Facility, building 1444. All warrant officers —active, retired and former — are invited to attend. Formore information visit http://www.pikespeakwoa.org.Casualty Assistance Center — provides training forunits, Family readiness groups, care teams and otherinterested parties regarding casualty operations, personaleffects, predeployment preparedness and estateplanning. For more information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 or e-mail [email protected] Evaluation and Training Team —COMET provides commanders at all levels with aresponsive maintenance and supply assessment andtraining tool that improves the combat effectiveness,readiness and efficiency of their units’ logisticalprograms. The team identifies supply and maintenanceweaknesses and problems, and provides individual/unitreinforcement training based on assessments.Results remain confidential for the unit commanderonly. The team provides assistance in the majority ofmaintenance and supply management areas with one-on-one training, and by conducting follow-up visits.The team also conducts classes to help strengthensupply skills and improve maintenance readiness.

For more information contact Tim Howarth at503-3095 or e-mail [email protected] services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — FortCarson Support Services service order desk can bereached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergenciesor routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Baileyat 719-491-0218 or e-mail [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash isoverflowing or emergency service is required.

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• Base operations contracting off icerrepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 ore-mail [email protected] for questionson snow removal, grounds maintenance andcontractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 524-0786 or e-mail [email protected] torequest latrines, for service or to report damaged oroverturned latrines.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers shouldcall 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for afterhours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275.Questions can also be submitted by e-mail [email protected]. Know your rights.

Briefings

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training— is held March 15-17 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inthe Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room104. This training is required for all Soldiers askedto perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks ofsergeant first class to command sergeant major,chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. Noreservations are required to attend training. Classesoffered on a first-come, first-served basis. For moreinformation call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614.Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. tonoon the second and third Wednesday of each monthat the Joel Hefley Community Center conferenceroom, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement ServicesOffice recommends spouses accompany Soldiers tothe briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays forSoldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1129, Freedom Performing ArtsCenter; sign in is at 6:45 a.m. and briefings start at7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bring a copy of theirorders, but must bring a pen to complete forms. Call526-4730/4588 for more information.ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing signin begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Building,building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of theirexpiration term of service, but must attend the briefingno later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start oftransition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at noon at the education center, building 1117,room 120. For more information call University ofColorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in

building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon to 1p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist to staffsergeant from any military occupational specialty,have a general technical score of at least 100, be aU.S. citizen, score 229 or higher on the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forcesphysical. Call 524-1461 or visit the website athttp://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Hours of Operation

DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operateunder the following hours:

• Wolf — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdayand Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• Raiders — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. dinner.Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (brunch) and5-6:30 p.m. (supper). Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30p.m. (dinner).

• 10th SFG (A) — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdayand Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• Butts Army Airfield — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (break-fast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. ClosedSaturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays from9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office islocated on the first floor of building 6222, 1633Mekong Street. Shipment under Full ReplacementValue claimants must submit their Department ofDefense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.Shipment under Defense Personal Property Programclaimants must log into the Defense PersonalProperty System at http://www.move.mil and reportall the items online within 75 days. Under bothshipments, claims must be submitted within ninemonths directly with carriers to receive full replacementvalue for missing and destroyed items. All otherclaims should be submitted to Fort Carson ClaimsOffice within two years of the date of delivery ordate of incident. For more information call the FortCarson Claims Office at 526-1355.Central Issue Facility regular business hours — arelisted below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.

In-processing Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Direct exchangeMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.

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

• Counselor Support Center — Mon days-Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.

• Army Learning Center — Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army PersonnelTesting/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.

Feb. 25, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER

BOSS meetings areheld the first and thirdWednesday of eachmonth at the Foxhole, for-merly Alternate Escapes,at 10 a.m. For informa-tion, call 524-BOSS.

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Story and photos by Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

Fort Carson Soldiers joined SierraHigh School students in discussing thevarious jobs and roles servicemembersplay in the military.

Several Soldiers from the MountainPost and the Colorado SpringsRecruiting Company spoke to high schoolstudents Feb. 17 aboutthe many opportunitiesthe Army offers.

Soldiers with themilitary occupationalspecialty of 68W, combatmedic, demonstratedfirst-aid techniques andanswered questions duringtheir visit to the school.

“There are oppor -tunities for medics allaround the world,” saidSgt. Kyle Krull, 52ndEngineer Battalion.

A combat medic’sprimary functions aresaving lives, health care and ensuringthe fighting strength is preserved — theactual war fighters, Krull said. Somejobs in the Army, such as the combatmedic, have several missions other thandeployment to include humanitarianand disaster relief.

“It’s not always fighting the fight andpatching up bullet holes,” Krull said.

Krull said speaking to the highschool students was a great chance forexposure and highlighting the differentopportunities and jobs in the Army.

Terry Dunn, Sierra High Schoolhealth teacher, said the interactionbetween Soldiers and students is beneficial.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for ourkids to understand the different profes-sions that exist in the military,” Dunn said.

The curriculum of the health classcan be applied to the real world, Dunntold the students.

“What you’ve learned in thisclassroom can be transferable to bothpost-secondary and workplace readiness.Workplace readiness includes placeslike the military.”

Recruiter Sgt. Bobby Martin saidthe Army offers more than 150 jobopportunities with benefits such asmoney for college and health care.Bringing in Soldiers to interact with

the high school studentshas become a beneficialprogram for the PowersRecruiting Station becauseit piques the interests ofthe students, he said.

“The program edu-cates the younger popu-lation on a lot of theopportunities the Armyhas to offer. Most peoplethink the Army is aboutkicking down doors, butthere’s a whole lot moreto it,” Martin said.

“It’s a great oppor-tunity and all it takes

is some time and commitment to theuniform,” Krull said.

Spc. Blake Anichini, 52nd EngineerBattalion, said sharing his knowledge andshedding light on the military has been apositive experience.

“I think it’s great. We’ve been doingthis all week and I love it,” Anichini said.“We haven’t done anything in a littlewhile that seemingly makes a difference,but we feel like we’re making some sortof difference on educating the kids onthe opportunities.”

Spc. Angela Saylor, 52nd EngineerBattalion combat medic, said she neverthought about the military as a possiblecareer when she was in high school, andthe weeklong visits with the studentswas a chance to present the Army as ajob opportunity.

“It allows the kids to see some of theoptions available to them,” she said.

Spc. Blake Anichini demonstrates how to properly give an intravenous infusionon Sgt. Kyle Krull. Soldiers are both with the 52nd Engineer Battalion.

Medics educate students on Army

Sgt. BobbyMartin,recruiter, left,and Sgt. KyleKrull, 52ndEngineerBattalion, discuss jobopportunitiesand benefitsof the militarywith a SierraHigh Schoolhealth classFeb. 17.

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Author shares strategieswith children of militaryStory and photos by Dustin SengerMountaineer staff

An award-winning children’s authorand illustrator visited Fort Carson students Feb. 15-18 during his “With You All the Way” tour in collaborationwith the USO.

Trevor Romain provided a comedy-based educational presentation that highlighted life strategies for military children. He talked with approximately2,500 Mountain Post students in first-eighth grades, according to event organizerDoug Lehman, Fort Carson FamilyAdvocacy Program treatment provider.

“I’m really excited to be here,” saidRomain with an English accent thatadvertised his South African upbringing.He also lived in England and Australiaprior to settling down in Austin, Texas.The slender, upbeat motivational speakerdescribes himself as “Monty Pythonmeets Dr. Seuss at Jerry Seinfeld’s housein Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood.”

“Thank you for being military kidsbecause you’re changing the world,” hesaid during his 55-minute presentationsat Carson Middle School. “There are a lot of kids in America who don’tunderstand what you’re going through.What we’re going to do here today ishelp you figure that all out.”

An experience with an injured boy inAfrica evoked his interest in supportingchildren in difficult situations. Romainsays he “encourages kids to express theirfeelings so they can get the help they

need.” He teaches them to find ways to channel their feelings, to include creative arts and journal writing.

Romain spoke about reinforcing selfconfidence, improving academicachievements and finding the courage todiscuss difficulties. Hehas created more than 50 self-help children’sbooks. Fort Carson’syouth grinned — manygiggled — at the titles ofhis books “Bullies Are aPain in the Brain” and“How to Do HomeworkWithout Throwing Up.”

“We want to urgeyou to support eachother,” said Romain afterexplaining an event atthe Special Olympics. A relay of runnershad rushed to the finish line when onetripped and fell, and then fought to getup. Instead of defeating their weakenedopponent, the other runners stopped tolend a hand. Together, the group walkedto the finish line.

“We want kids to become more compassionate with each other,” he said.“It’s really easy to walk past someoneand dog them out. It’s much harder to do something nice, to stand up for somebody that’s being put down.

“We’re giving kids the tools tounderstand and work with each other,”he said, explaining that children oftenfeel angry about missed birthdays andholidays due to a parent’s deployment.

“We want them to know its OK to beangry, frustrated, sad — it’s what they do with those emotions that matters.

“When something is on your mind,troubling you, tell someone you trust,”

said Romain to his youngaudiences inside schoolauditoriums. He alsospoke with children ofwounded Soldiers at theWarrior Transition Unit.

Numerous studentsapproached Romain afterhis presentations. Theyrequested further adviceabout bullies, divorceand depression, he said.A seventh-grader said hehelped her realize theimportance of assistingothers, and then an

eighth-grader with Down syndromethanked him with a hug.

Another eighth-grader approachedhim with several of her friends. Theycollectively asked how to cope with thedeath of a family member. Romainexpressed his empathy for her emotionalpain and wrote down her teacher’s name.Next week, he said, she’ll receive a com-plimentary copy of his episode “What onEarth Do You Do When Someone Dies?”

Romain is sending Fort Carsonschools about 2,000 “With You All the Way” tour kits, each paid for by theUSO. The boxes will contain interactivejournals and six episodes selected for military children in sixth grade and below. He also gave out e-mailaddresses to send messages to “Sky”and “Jack,” the supportive cartooncharacters in his videos.

Children clapped and cheered afterwatching a compilation video based on the kit, which focused on routineexercise, eating healthy, finishing homework, facing fears, defeating bullies,building friendships and supporting military Families. A sixth grader shouted“That was the best movie ever.”

Romain adjusted his presentation forspecific age groups. Instead of viewingthe movie, seventh- and eighth-gradepupils discussed military life in an open forum. About a dozen studentsstood to share how they cope with a parent’s deployment.

Steve Jerman, Carson Middle School principal, commented on studentattentiveness, as well as their eagernessto stay after the bell rang. He said themost influential messages covered familyseparations, team-oriented selflessness,handling difficult days and integratinginto a new school.

“His stories hit home with the kids,” said Jerman, who plans to provide the students an opportunity to talk about the lessons learned withtheir homeroom teachers.

Sarah Jackson shows her bracelet to Trevor Romain, an award-winning children’s author and illustrator, after his comedy-basededucational presentation inside the Family Readiness Center Feb. 17. Jackson, 6, said the bracelet helped her think of her father, aSoldier with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, during his one-year deployment to Afghanistan.

Romain

There area lot ofkids inAmericawho don’tunderstandwhat you’regoingthrough.What we’regoing to dohere todayis help youfigure thatall out.— Trevor Romain

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Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Cpl. Annie Labarion Tilghman,deceased. Anyone having claims or indebtedness to her estate should contact 1st Lt. Kevin Vega at719-393-2953.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Sgt. Christopher Nelson, deceased.Anyone having claims or indebtedness to his estateshould contact 1st Lt. Rian Helart at 719-238-4459.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Master Sgt. Aaron D. Sevey, deceased.Anyone having claims or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Bethany Wagner at 526-8550.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Staff Sgt. Donald K. Hitchcock,deceased. Anyone having claims or indebtedness tohis estate should contact Capt. Viktor Tsuber at 720-333-0851.Gate 5 hours change — Effective March 6, FortCarson Gate 5 will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.,daily. According to officials, the change is beingimplemented to give personnel increased access to the installation on the western perimeter and tohelp alleviate traffic volume at the main gate. Thegate will remain limited to vehicles withDepartment of Defense decals.Free tax service — During tax season, the FortCarson Tax Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The center isalso open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19and April 9. Staffed by IRS-certified personnel, thecenter will prepare and electronically file tax returnsfree of charge for Soldiers, retirees and their Familymembers. The center is located at 9480 WildernessRoad — from Titus Boulevard turn onto Butts Road;at traffic circle turn right and the new facility willbe on the left. To schedule an appointment, call 524-1013. Walk-ins accepted on a space-available basis. Gate closures for barrier maintenance — TheDirectorate of Public Works will be conducting routine maintenance on the vehicle barriers Saturday.The following gates will be closed to both inboundand outbound traffic during the following times: Gate 4, 7-8:30 a.m.; Gate 5, 9-10 a.m.; and Gate 20,10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. These hours are approximate and may be adjusted slightly, according to officials.People accessing or departing Fort Carson shouldplan to use other gates during these closures. Climb into Shape — Registration is under way forthe Evans Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division’s Climb into Shape program whichaddresses the physical and environmental demandsfaced by active-duty members, Department ofDefense civilians, retirees, post contractors,reservists and beneficiaries that hinder their abilityto improve health and well-being. The six-week program encourages healthy lifestyle practices byincreasing fruits, vegetables and water consumptionand exercising at least 45 minutes four to five timesper week. Participants can take part in weigh-ins,body fat analysis, fitness classes, nutrition classesand record food and water consumption and exercise

in a weekly log. Prizes will be awarded to the individual with the highest number of points earnedthroughout the program. Initial weigh-ins are Tuesday-March 11. Individuals must register byMarch 11 in order to compete. Registration packetsare available in the Nutrition Care clinical area,room 1919 of the hospital. Call Rob Stroh at 526-7290 for more information.Youth career fair — The Fort Carson Youth ServicesCenter holds a youth career fair March 25 from 1-3p.m. at the center, 5950 Ware Street. The event is opento youths 14-18. Colleges, universities, companiesand organizations will be available to speak withyouths. Current youth center members who bring a non-youth center member, and nonmembers whocome on their own, will receive prizes. Call DeniseDorsett at 524-2457 for more information. State Highway 115 construction — The ColoradoDepartment of Transportation will be conducting a construction project through October on StateHighway 115 outside of Fort Carson’s Gate 5. Theproject includes widening the highway from two to four lanes, new turning and acceleration lanes, anew traffic signal outside of Gate 5 and realigningPine Oaks Road to intersect with Titus Boulevard.The existing highway will remain in a two-lane configuration; however, drivers can expect shoulderclosures and occasional traffic stops to allow construction traffic to safely cross roadways. Traffic delays are possible. For more information,call the DPW traffic planning at 526-9267.Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carsonmonthly retirement ceremony takes place March 30 at 10 a.m. in the Special Events Center. The ceremony honors the careers of retiringSoldiers and the sacrifices of their spouses.Nutrition counseling and classes — The EvansArmy Community Hospital Nutrition Care Divisionoffers nutrition counseling on a healthy diet, weight loss or gain, high cholesterol, hypertension,diabetes, sports nutrition and other nutrition-relateddiseases or illnesses. Nutrition classes include heart-healthy/lipid, weight loss, pregnancy nutrition,commissary tour/healthy shopping and sports nutrition (upon request). To schedule an appointment call the TRICARE appointment line at 457-2273. To register for a class, call theNutrition Care Division at 526-7290.Scholarships for spouses and immediate Familymembers — The Enlisted Spouses CharitableOrganization is accepting applications throughTuesday for 2011 scholarships. To be eligible, anapplicant must be a military spouse or immediateFamily member of an active-duty Soldier stationedin the Colorado Springs area. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.0. Application requirements are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/units/esco/events.html. Submit applications to ESCOScholarship Committee at P.O. Box 12806, ColoradoSprings, CO 80902 or e-mail esco(underscore)[email protected]. For more information

call Sharon Blanchard, scholarship committee chairperson, at 719-284-0301.Scholarships for Soldier’s spouses and children— High school seniors, dependent children continuing education and spouses of an Armyactive-duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired ordeceased or missing in action and Department of Defense civilians who plan to enroll as full-time college students during the 2011-2012 school year are eligible to apply for Fort Carson Officers’Spouses’ Club scholarships. Applications can befound at http://www.fortcarsonosc.com underWelfare & Scholarships, with a link at the bottom of the page for the applications. Applications must be postmarked before March 19. For moreinformation, contact Erin Schoenfeldt atfcosc(underscore)[email protected] for military children — Applicationsfor the 2011 Scholarships for Military Children program are now available in commissaries worldwide. Only dependent, unmarried children,younger than 21 (or 23 if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university) of a servicememberon active duty, a reservist, guardsman or retiree, orchild of a servicemember who died while on activeduty or while receiving military retirement pay, mayapply for the $1,500 scholarship. Application detailsare available at http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/about.shtml. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Tuesday. Formore information, call 856-616-9311 or e-mail [email protected].

Chiles Avenue speed changeThe existing 40 mph speed limit on Chiles

Avenue near Gate 3 will be reduced to 30 mph beginning Tuesday.

The reduced speed limit is needed to address traffic safety issues in that area, according toDirectorate of Public Works officials.

The existing 40 mph speed zone is located between Funk Avenue and Harr Street and is about one-third mile long. The speed limit reduction will create a common 30 mph speed limit along ChilesAvenue and eliminate the ongoing confusion created by this short 40 mph section.

Call the Directorate of Public Works Traffic Planningand Operations at 526-9267 for more information.


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Month tackles heart disease Laughter goodfor the heartby Shari LopatinTriWest Healthcare Alliance

Laughing at a friend’s funnyjoke helps the heart — literally.

The body’s arteries — theblood vessels which carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to therest of the body — respond tolaughter in a positive way, according to a Harvard HealthLetter published in November. Infact, laughter could improve bloodflow and long-term, overall health.

Studies are also showing howlaughter not only improves mentalwell-being, but makes the heartsmile, too.

In 2000, the University ofMaryland Medical Center pub-lished the first study stating thatlaughter may help prevent heartdisease. Researchers found thatpeople with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh, inany situation, than people of thesame age without heart disease.

Those with heart diseasewere actually less likely to recognize humor at all. They also tended to display more

anger and hostility in general.Psychology experts commonly

agree that laughter and humor are great ways to help reducestress. According to a 2005 report published in the Journal of the American College ofCardiology, stress can cause one’s blood pressure to rise. Highblood pressure is at least twice as strong a predictor of death assmoking or high cholesterol.

That’s why relieving stress on a regular basis is important to keeping one’s blood pressure down.

“Humor is absolutely a copingstrategy for dealing with stress and adversity,” said Dr. BlakeChaffee, a psychologist and thevice president of Integrated Health Care Services at TriWestHealthcare Alliance. “If you cansee the humor in something, youcan mitigate the stress and thenegative effects it has on you.”

Chaffee said if not dealt with, stress can put people at anincreased risk of heart disease,sleep and digestive problems,depression and obesity.

by Danielle MartinProgram evaluator, U.S. Army PublicHealth Command (Provisional)

Cardiovascular diseaseis the No. 1 killer of bothmen and women in theUnited States. Almost2,300 Americans dieevery day from car-diovascular diseases— that’s one person every 38 seconds.

Cardiovascular diseases claim morelives each year than cancer, chroniclower respiratory diseases and accidents

combined. Every year, about 785,000Americans have their first heart attack.Another 470,000 Americans who have

already had at least oneheart attack will haveanother one.

Because of thesehigh statistics, Congress

since 1963 hasrequired the

president to proclaimFebruary “American Heart Month.”

This effort is led by the AmericanHeart Association.

In 1999, the AHA set impact goalsto reduce cardiovasculardisease and risk by 25percent by 2010. Despitethe above statistics, theimpact goals for 2010were met, with a 27.8 percent decline in the cardiovascular death rate.However, statistics havealso shown an increase of 27 percent in the totalnumber of inpatient cardiovascular operationsand procedures.

A new impact goalhas been set for 2020.This goal is aimed atimproving the cardiovas-cular health of allAmericans by 20 percent,while reducing deathsfrom cardiovascular disease by 20 percent.

More information isavailable from the AHA,http://www.americanheart.org, and the Centers forDisease Control andPrevention, http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease.

Stress relief helpPeople who find themselves struggling to cope may be eligible for the

TRICARE Assistance Program. The program offers nonmedical, professional counseling via chat,

phone and on the Web. Those with an Internet-connection and a webcamcan talk to licensed therapists about issues such as stress or relationshipproblems. These discussions are available 24/7 and are completely non-reportable, unless required by law.

Visit http://www.triwest.com/OnlineCare for more information.

Healthy tipsKnow the risk factors for cardiovascular disease:• High cholesterol • High blood pressure• Diabetes• Tobacco use (within the past year)• Diets high in saturated fats, cholesterol,

salt and sodium• Physical inactivity• Obesity• Excessive alcohol use• Family history

Lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease:• Eat a healthy diet• Maintain a healthy weight• Exercise regularly• Don’t smoke• Limit alcohol use• Have cholesterol checked regularly• Monitor blood pressure• Manage diabetes• Take medicines• Talk with health-care provider

“Roadblock Busters” — The Christian life is not always an easy life, but God did promise to remain with us always, nomatter what our trials and offer us divineassistance daily. What are the most common obstacles towards growth on the Christian walk? What does the wisdom of the Christian tradition offer usas “Roadblock Busters?” Bring a Bibleand notebook to write down reflectionsduring this ecumenical retreat experienceMarch 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share. Soup and sandwiches will be provided for lunch.Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or e-mail [email protected] byMonday to register.

National Prayer Breakfast — The FortCarson National Prayer Breakfast is from7-8:30 a.m. March 15 at the ElkhornConference Center. Guest speaker is Chap.(Brig. Gen.) Ray Woolridge, assistant chiefof chaplains for mobilization and readiness.Tickets, for a suggested donation of $5, are available through unit chaplains.

Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap.(Maj.) Howard Fields, Wednesdays fromnoon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. Formore information call 526-8263.

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meet Tuesdays 9-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. For more information e-mail [email protected].

Catholic Women of the Chapel — meet Fridays 9-11 a.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. First Friday Mass is at noon at theCatholic Center located in the CitadelMall. For questions or information contactKirsten Simonsgaard at 284-0182 or the parish office at 526-5769.

AWANA — Ages 3-12 meet 5:30-7 p.m.and teens meet 5-7 p.m. Thursdays atSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Registration is at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel southentrance or by contacting Heidi McAllister,director of religious education, [email protected]. Volunteersare also needed for the program.

Family Dinner and a Movie Night — is the first Friday of each month, sponsored by the Gospel Service atPrussman Chapel. Dinner at 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. For more information call Gary Neal at 217-7600.


Chapel ScheduleROMAN CATHOLIC

Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Tues/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Way/339-0845Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744

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

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected]

White Mountain Warriors LodgeWhite Mountain Warriors Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military, Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. MichaelHackwith is the spiritual adviser. The next lodge will be Saturday at Turkey Creek at 2 p.m. with a potluck to follow at Soldier’s Memorial Chapel. For information anddirections call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected].

Daily Bible readings: To assistin regular Scripture reading,the following Scriptures arerecommended. TheseScriptures arepart of the common daily lectionary,which isdesigned to present the entire Bible over athree-yearcycle.

Friday — Psalms 82, Numbers 4-6Saturday — Psalms 83, Numbers 4-9Sunday — Psalms 84, Numbers 10-12Monday — Luke 2:29-32, Numbers 13-15Tuesday — Isaiah 64:1-9, Numbers 16-18Wednesday — Psalms 85, Numbers 19-21Thursday — Psalms 86 & Numbers 22-24

Shield of faith better than bat shieldCommentary by Chap. (Maj.) Matthew StuartU.S. Army Garrison

My brother and I grew up watching Batman— same bat time, same bat channel.

We would watch the Dynamic Duo battle arch enemies to keep Gotham City safe. There was no gadget or crime-fighting weapon that could not be made in the Batcave using the bat computer. My favorite was the bat shield. It was impenetrable. And Batman always had it with him, either in the glove compartment of the Batmobile or behind his bat cape.

When Batman and the Boy Wonder were behind that shield nothing could harm them.Bullets would ricochet when they struck theshield. Entire city blocks could be destroyed, butthe Caped Crusaders were safe and unmoved.

And when we played Batman and Robin in our own backyard, we, too, were invincibleand untouchable.

But we grew up. And it didn’t take long for us to realize that the bat shield could not protect

us from war and death. Invisible Plexiglasis no match for cancer. Disaster can

sneak up behind us when wearen’t looking. We would

have to find somethingbetter if we were ever

going to survive.This past week

we observed Presidents Day, honoring the

contributions of two of our great

presidents: George Washington and Abraham

Lincoln. These two men stand tall in American history because of their

personal courage and their personal faith. Lincoln’s words still challenge and inspire

us 150 years after his Cooper Union speech.“Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened

from it by menaces of destruction to the government, nor of dungeons to ourselves.Let us have faith that right makes might, andin that faith let us to the end dare to do ourduty as we understand it.”

When asked how he survived the daily pressures of being the president of a nation onthe verge of Civil War and dissolution, Lincolnresponded, “I have been driven many times tomy knees by the overwhelming conviction that Ihad nowhere to go. My own wisdom, and that ofall about me, seemed insufficient for the day.”

Some of us are struggling today with problems that are just too big for us to handle our-selves. Our shields are weakened by the constantbombardment of life. At least one of us is readyto give up. We feel like there is no place to go.

The apostle Paul’s words to the strugglingbelievers in Rome are just as true today. “I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the presentnor the future, nor any powers, neither heightnor depth, nor anything else in all creation willbe able to separate us from the love of God thatis in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)

We have a better shield. We have theshield of faith.


Commissaries expand health focusby Sallie CauthersDefense Commissary Agency

FORT LEE, Va. — Customerswho want to improve their health willhave help at their local commissary as the new year rolls out a variety of special discounts, coupon bookletsand giveaways.

“Our industry partners havejoined together to offer our customersthe most nutritious and deliciousproducts for your mind, body andwallet,” said Chris Burns, sales director for the Defense CommissaryAgency. “Your local commissary is working diligently to offer the very best selection of food productsworldwide at a great savings. Theexpansion of health and wellnessproducts will provide our customerswith healthy alternatives throughoutthe commissary aisles.”

The healthy promotion lineupbegins with a “Heart TruthExtraordinary” giveaway that includesa trip for two to a spa resort; heartmonitor watches; and Heart Truth fitness packs: a gym bag, T-shirt andwater bottle. This special promotion also includes discountcoupon booklets thatare valued at $10. This special HeartTruth program is hosted by a variety ofindustry partners.

Also beginning inFebruary, there will bea “Just Add Milk!”promotion, offering high-valuecoupons on special select cereals,including a coupon for free milk withmultiple purchases.

Karen Hawkins, the DeCA dietitian,

advises customers who want toeat healthy to pay particularattention to their cereal choices.

“Look for around 5-10grams sugar per serving and 5-10 grams fiber per serving,”she said. “Add low-fat milk tomake it a snack any time of day. Cereal and milk is also agreat light meal for dinner,along with a piece of multi-graintoast and fruit.”

The “Health and WellnessFood That Matters” programalso makes its debut in February.It includes discounts on organicand gluten-free products.Customers are asked to look intheir local commissary’s generalhealth food aisle for all of the new gluten-free products thathave arrived since December.

“Creating a healthy lifestylecan be easy with a little help,” Hawkins said. “To helpyou get started and stay on track, check out the Health andWellness section of http://www.commissaries.com. Get started today

on eating and living a totally healthylifestyle.”

Another promotion beingunveiled in Februaryis the “Focus onFitness Challenge.”This challenge invitescustomers to enter afitness challenge togive their military

community a chance to win thousandsof “wellness” dollars. Customers willbe offered coupons for top wellnessbrands. The more coupons redeemed attheir local commissary, the better the

chances of their local community winning cash wellness prizes, whichresults in more opportunities for thelocal community to focus on fitness.

Customers will see special postersand displays highlighting “MakingHealthy Choices at the Commissary,”a promotion that includes a bundlecoupon tied to savings on produce,and recipe tear pads with inexpensive,healthy, quick meals.

Customers will also see pink and red heart posters highlighting the“Heartfelt Savings — It’s Worth the Trip” promotion. This promotionoffers participants a chance to win atrip for two to a location or event oftheir choice. The winners in eachDeCA region receive roundtrip airfare

for two, hotel for two nights and $1,000in spending money. A two-page flierwith the entry details, as well as high-value, money-saving coupons on various brands will be located atcommissaries worldwide. Customerscan also register to win online.

“February is American HeartMonth, so take care of your heart; youonly have one of them,” Hawkins said.“As you are eating healthier this yearand losing weight, remember to fit in a little exercise, whether it is walkingbriskly around the block with your kidsand dog or taking the stairs at workinstead of waiting for the elevator.”

Visit http://www.commissaries.com for more information to includespecial promotions.


Miss Colorado, Melaina Shipwash, talks with one of her admirers, Samantha Cool, 4, duringher visit to promote nutrition at the Fort Carson Commissary Feb 18. Shipwash is a Universityof Colorado at Colorado Springs graduate student studying diet and nutrition.

Get startedtoday on eatingand living atotally healthylifestyle.

‘’— Karen Hawkins


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by Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

The role of African-Americans was celebrated by the Fort Carson community during the BlackHistory Month Observance at the Elkhorn Conference Center Feb. 15.

Each year during the month of February, particular aspects of history are recognized to broaden the knowledge and deepen the appreciation ofthe countless contributions African-Americans havemade to the life of the nation, said Sgt. Amber Hargrove,3rd Brigade Combat Team Equal Opportunity leader.

“African-American history is one of the great humanchronicles of all time. It is thestory of men and women who,with extraordinary courage andfaith, prevailed against centuriesof slavery and discrimination tobuild their lives for themselvesand their families — to contribute immeasurably to the strength and character ofour nation,” Hargrove said.

Hargrove said this year’stheme, African-Americansand the Civil War, reflects onthe 150 years since the startof the Civil War and on thepatriots of a young countrywho fought for the promisesof justice and equality laidout by the forefathers.

Dr. Anthony Young,Denver-Rocky MountainAssociation of BlackPsychologists president andobservance guest speaker,said Americans oftentimesdon’t understand their ownhistory, but can celebrate

diversity through events such as Black History Month.“United we stand … do we know who we are

standing beside? There’s a value in understanding the history of African-Americans and other Americans inthis country because without understanding the history,we really don’t have adequate understanding about who we’re standing beside,” Young said.

Though it may be hard, Young said acknowledgingthe good, as well as the bad and the ugly, is the key toaccepting and overcoming America’s past in regards to the treatment of African-Americans.

“One of the challenges we have as Americans is tonot only acknowledge all of the wonderful virtues wehave as a nation, but to also maybe come to grips withsome of the less-honorable characteristics that we’ve had to experience. It would be a shame if we don’tacknowledge the fact that we’ve been able to overcomeso much adversity as a nation and as citizens.”

During the Civil War era, blacks were either refusedthe chance to serve in the military or grossly underpaidfor their service, but the desire to be treated equally prevailed, Young said.

“Throughout the years there has been some ongoing controversy regarding the social conditionsunder which African-Americans have existed in thiscountry versus taking up arms to defend it in variousways, but, without a doubt, African-Americans have always honorably served the United States andalways shall,” Young said.

“We have a lot to be proud of and, as we pause to celebrate National Black History Month it’s veryimportant that we appreciate the sacrifices and theconditions under which African-Americans had to endure and overcome.”

Important figuresCompiled by Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black HistoryMonth. Other countries around the world, includingCanada and the United Kingdom, also devote amonth to celebrating black history. The followingare some African-Americans who have changed history (from Biography.com):• The African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded

by Richard Allen, becomes the first nationalblack church in the United States in 1816.

• In 1876, physics student Edward AlexanderBouchet becomes the first African-American to earn a doctorate degree.

• In 1932, Jane Bolin becomes the first blackwoman to serve as a judge in the United States. She was also the first black woman to receive a law degree from Yale.

• In 1942, writer and performer Maya Angelou worksas the first black female streetcar conductor in San Francisco, before graduating from high school.

• Football star Ernie Davis is the No. 1 pick in the 1962 NFL draft, becoming the first African-Americanfootball player to be chosen first. He was also the firstAfrican-American athlete to win the Heisman Trophy.

• In 1967, Thurgood Marshall becomes the firstAfrican-American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

• Arthur Ashe is the first African-American to win theU.S. Open (1968); to come in first in the Wimbledonmen’s singles (1975); and be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (1985).

• In 1983, Guion Bluford becomes the first blackastronaut to travel in space.

• In 1986, Oprah Winfrey becomes the first blackfemale TV host when she started The Oprah Winfrey Show.

• In 1988, while at Temple University, scholar Molefi Asante founds the first Ph.D. program inAfrican-American studies.

• In 1996, Tyra Banks is the first African-Americanwoman on the covers of GQ magazine and theSports Illustrated swimsuit issue. In 1997, themodel becomes the first-ever African-American onthe cover of the Victoria’s Secret lingerie catalog.

• Robert Johnson, the owner of Black EntertainmentTelevision, becomes the first black billionaire in America in 2001.

Left: Sandra Gill of the Black HandsDrum Ensemble performs during theBlack History Month Observance Feb.15 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

Photo by Kerstin Lopez

Members of the Fort Carson communitylearn an African song and dance from theBlack Hands Drum Ensemble.

Members from the Mountain Post communitygather, Feb. 15 at the Elkhorn Conference Centerfor the Black History Month Observance.


Black Hands Drum Ensemble member, Keith Gill, entertainsthe crowd during the observance at the Elkhorn ConferenceCenter, Feb. 15.

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NBA legend visits CarsonStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne BarnettPublic Affairs Office

More than 50 Soldiersand civilians gathered at theFort Carson USO Feb. 17 tohear NBA legend Rick Barryspeak and field questions.

Barry, who has been aColorado Springs resident for 24 years, has close ties toFort Carson and its Soldiers.

“I am proud to be anAmerican and America would not be what it is todaywithout its servicemembers,”he said.

Barry thanked the troops for their sacrifice and courage.

“I am eternally grateful

to those men and womenthat go out and put theirlives on the line,” he said.

Barry compared the confidence it takes to play in the NBA and win to that of going out on patroland winning.

Those in attendanceseemed to be in agreementwith Barry when he gavethem this small piece ofadvice: “The key to lifewhen you get done with your service is to find something that you have agreat passion for; if you havea passion for something, and you really dedicate yourself to learning how toexcel in that area, then youdon’t work for a living.” Aiden Clapper, 4, shows his excitement after Rick Barry calls his number during a Feb. 17 prize drawing.

by Nel LampeMountaineer staff

Editor’s note: Information for this story camefrom the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Hubert L. “Hooks”Jones Chapter website; Tuskegee Institute timeline;Air Force Historical Research Agency 99 FlyingTraining Squadron factsheet; and National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Tuskegee Airmen fact sheets.

America was segregated then — during thelate 1930s and early 1940s. Even the military was segregated.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administrationstarted a pilot training program in 1938, which waslater opened to African-Americans.

Tuskegee Institute, a black college in Alabama,participated in the pilot training program.

It was called the Tuskegee Experiment.The Tuskegee program had come about because

of pressure from black citizens and political leadersin 1940. In early 1941, a contract was signed withthe Tuskegee Institute for the training of black aviation cadets. The first class, 42-C, included West Point graduate Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

Davis was later named commander of the

99th Pursuit Squadron, the first all-black aviation unit.

Black pilots were accepted forpilot training only at the segregatedTuskegee program.

Almost 1,000 black pilots weretrained at Tuskegee during WorldWar II, and were then assigned tosegregated Army Air Corps units.

Black pilots flew escort missions for Army Air Corpsbombers in Europe and NorthAfrica and became known as the“redtail angels” because the tails of the P-51s had been painted red. The black aviators were knownfor their expert flying skills.

Black enlisted mechanicsworked on the aircraft, keepingthem in the air.

Black aviators flew more than 15,500 sortiesduring World War II, completed more than 1,500missions and earned 150 Distinguished FlyingCrosses and Legions of Merit in aerial battles over North Africa, Sicily and Europe. They flew P-40s, P-29s, P-47s and P-51s. Sixty-six black pilots were killed and 32 were forced or shot downand became prisoners of war.

Davis eventually became a two-star generalbefore his retirement from the Air Force. The AirForce’s first black four-star general, Gen. Daniel“Chappie” James, started his flying career as aTuskegee Airman.

Local resident Marion Rodgers was one of those Tuskegee Airmen.

Rodgers recalls that he was about 9 years oldwhen he watched as a damaged biplane was beingrepaired in a nearby garage. By the time the planewas ready to fly, Rodgers was hooked on flying.

Rodgers would walk to the Newark, N.J., airportto watch aircraft land.

He had read and heard about the aviation cadet program at Tuskegee and tried to sign up for it. He was told there was a backlog of youngblack men waiting, and was asked if he wanted to go into “immediate service.” Rodgers agreed, signed up and was assigned as an Army artilleryanti-aircraft radar operator.

He went into the Army in December 1942. In March 1943 he was accepted for the aviationcadet program.

Right away he was sent to basic training (again) and then on to Tuskegee.

While waiting to get into the preflight program,Rodgers and other men waiting were able to takeclasses at the college.

Rodgers first soloed in the PT-17, and graduatedin February 1944.

Rodgers said the whole outfit was sent overseasas replacement pilots in the 99th Fighter Squadron.

Rodgers flew 69 combat missions in P-51s. Heflew escort missions with B-17s and B-24s and afew strafing missions. He never shot anyone down,he said, but never got shot down, either.

His unit was getting ready to stage to the Pacificwhen the war ended. Rodgers stayed in the ArmyAir Force “because it was the best job I ever had.”

Rodgers went over to the Air Force when itbecame a separate service in 1947.

When the armed services were integrated in 1949, the Air Force began preparing the blackpilots for integration. They were told they could stay in the Air Force, but had to choose anothercareer. Rodgers went to communications officerschool at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

Rodgers said there were four or five black pilots in his class of 35 people. The quarters wereintegrated, he said.

While a captain filling a lieutenant colonel slot, Rodgers had been commander of the 99thFighter Squadron Single Engine at LockbourneField, Ohio, from April 1948-July 1949.

He became a shift chief in communicationswhen he was transferred to Mitchell Field, N.Y.

When Rodgers retired from the Air Force in1965 as a lieutenant colonel, he had 2,950 flyinghours. He was appointed to the NASA Apollo program for nine months then took a civil servicejob, retiring at Peterson Air Force Base 17 years later.

A Tuskegee Airman sculpture is displayed nearArnold Hall at the Air Force Academy, sculpted by Clarence Shivers, a Tuskegee Airman. Inscribedon the base of the sculpture:

“They rose from adversity through competence,courage, commitment, and capacity to serveAmerica on silver wings and to set a standard few will transcend.”


Courtesy photo

Tuskegee Airman Marion Rodgers is in the cockpit during pilot training.

Photo by Nel Lampe

The Tuskegee Airman statue is on the terrazzo at the U.S.Air Force Academy, between Arnold Hall and the CadetChapel. It was sculpted by Clarence Shivers, who was aTuskegee Airman.

Tuskegee Airmen break color barrier

Story and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

It is a rare occasion to accomplish somethingnoteworthy in sports with one’s son; there just aren’tthat many examples of it at the professional level.

Closer to home, it is rare that a father and son win a championship at Fort Carson because normally adults and children play in differentleagues. So when Gordon Molina and his son, Mario Molina, were key players for their team in the recent Mountain Post Bowl tournament, itbecame a rare moment for them.

Mario Molina stood on the sidelines last yearand watched a team his father played on compete in a tournament, and he was happy for his dad. Still, there was a part of the then 12-year-old thatwanted to be on the field with his dad. He realized hecouldn’t be out there, but the desire was still there.

“I would have been happy for my dad had theywon this and I did not play. But it would have beendifferent, because I would not have been part of the team and I would not have contributed. Last year when I couldn’t play, it was torture watchinghim play and I could not be out there with them,”Mario Molina said.

Gordon Molina didn’t have this type of feel-goodstory in mind when he put the eventual championteam together. He went through his battalion to getpeople to play and then once the team was selected,he decided to extend an invitation to his son to play.

“After we put the team together in the battalion,I figured I would bring my little boy out to play with us. He played well and the team played well.”Gordon Molina said.

Gordon Molina is a member of the SergeantAudie Murphy Club, as were other members of the team. He said when he and his son talk in thefuture about winning the tournament it will hold a significant place in their history.

“This is a very proud moment for me. Eversince he was a little kid, all we’ve ever done is playfootball with each other. I actually tried to bring him out to play in the regular intramural leagues, but they said he was too young to play. This is oneof those moments that you just really can’t explain,it means so much to me to able to play in this tournament with him,” Gordon Molina said.

One person who wasn’t as eager to see theMolinas play together was the person who had theultimate vote, Ginger Molina, Gordon’s wife andMario’s mom. Like most mothers, her thoughts werenot on the sporting event, but more on how her son

would handle playing with older players.“It was wonderful to see them get the chance to

play together, and I’m very proud of both of them,”she said. “As a mom, I don’t like to see him playfootball, but I will never stop him from playing aslong as he wants to play. I can’t keep Mario awayfrom football because he loves it. He earned the(most valuable player) award.”

Gordon Molina said this will most certainly be a highlight of his sports life and one that may not be able to be topped, no matter what the futureholds. He said he can’t imagine what could top it,though if something comes along that gives themthe chance, they will certainly embrace it.

“This will ring at the top of the list when we

talk in later years. We just won a championshiptogether. We will definitely share this with our relatives that are not here,” Gordo Molina said.“They know that my son and I play and practicetogether, but they will not know what we justaccomplished on the field. Playing with him wouldhave been enough, but to bring home a championshipmakes it that much better.

“This would not have been the same if I did not do this with my son. He would’ve been on thesidelines, but this feeling would not be the same as it is now knowing that he played and was a bigpart of us winning. He would have been herebecause he loves football, but it would not have been the same if he was watching and not playing.”


Duo makes family historyGordon Molina fires a pass to his son, Mario Molina, during the recent Mountain Bowl football tournament.

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Still perfect

A member of the FortCarson Blue Devils

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Fort Carson boxers will be among many athletes to compete in the Colorado Golden Gloves StateTournament in Denver Wednesday-March 5.

The Golden Gloves State Tournamentboasts the state’s best male and femaleamateur boxers. This year’s event takesplace at the Crowne Plaza ConventionCenter, at Interstate 70 and ChambersRoad in Denver.

The event features young boxerscompeting for a spot in the regional andnational tournaments and is a steppingstone for people dreaming of being onthe 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team.

The USA Boxing NationalChampionships will be held in ColoradoSprings. The preliminary events will beheld at the Colorado Springs ChristianSchool June 20-24. The finals will be heldJune 25, featuring 13 men’s and women’sfinals bouts, at the City Auditorium indowntown Colorado Springs.

Tickets each night are $10 general admission and $15 ringside.

Contact Jess Mora, Colorado GoldenGloves, at 303-880-5515 or e-mailjmoracggc @comcast.net.

The 2011 Rocky Mountain StateGames is looking for amateur athletesto register for its July competitions.

The state games will be held July 22-24 and July 29-31 at various venuesin Colorado Springs, to include FortCarson, the U.S. Olympic TrainingCenter, U.S. Air Force Academy,Memorial Park and Colorado College.

Online registration is under way forall sports except cycling, which beginsApril 1; figure skating, March 15; andswimming, which will be announced at a later date.

Visit http://www.coloradospringssports.org, and click on the RockyMountain State Games logo, or call 719-634-7333, ext. 1006, to register and for more information.

Hockey fans are in for a treatFriday when the Colorado CollegeTigers host the University ofMinnesota-Duluth at World Arena.

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Hustle play Fountain-Fort Carson’s Renata Rankin, 40, duels with Chatfield Chargers player Kate Kurtenbach, 3,during action Tuesday at Chatfield High School. The Chargers ended the Lady Trojans season with aheartbreaking 35-33 victory.

playing for a post-season berth, but the Tigers arehosting a military Family night at the World Arena inColorado Springs. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 each for active andretired military at the World Arena box office 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.; limit 10 tickets per identification card.

The Foxhole hosts its next Mixed Martial Artsevent Saturday.

The event features battles between B.J. Penn andJon Fitch; Michael Bisbing and Jorge Rivera; andGeorge Sotiropoulls and Dennis Siver. The lounge will have the event on a big screen and will also havemore than 20 flat-screen televisions available for people to watch the competition. Doors open at 7 p.m.Call 526-5347 for more information.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation is looking for people with a desire to show off their creative side.

DFMWR is offering a STOP program, short forStomp Through Our Pain, for Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and their Family members 18 and older. The program is held at Forrest Fitness Center Wednesday and Friday from 10:45 a.m. to noon and 6:40-8 p.m. For more information contact Shanise Lewis at 332-9417 or e-mail [email protected].

The Fort Carson Youth Services Center ispreparing for the spring soccer season.

Registration for the spring and development soccerleagues continues through March 18, according toyouth center officials. The spring soccer season beginsApril 4 and runs through May 28. The developmentleague begins April 9 and runs through May 14. For more information call 526-1100 or 526-1101.

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Built in 1893, the house wasdesigned by Henry Hudson Holly of New York, who came to Pueblo to supervise construction of the John Thatcher home.

A renowned architect, Holly had designed Thomas Edison’s home, Glenmont, in Orange, N.J., in 1886. Holly also designed anotherhome in Pueblo for Mahlon Thatcher, John Thatcher’s brother.That home no longer exists.

When completed in 1893, the2,400-square foot Pueblo mansionincluded servants’ quarters and aroom for storing luggage. There was a greenhouse, an intercom system and a gravity water system.

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Rosemount was designed as a package. In some rooms, thefireplace matches designs on the furniture or on the ceilings.Roses are a common themethroughout the house. Holly’s designfor the house was so thorough thathe planned for a future elevator, by designing the house with closets above each other on eachfloor. The closet floors were laterremoved and an elevator installed.

The dining room could accom-modate 36 people at dinner. Built-incabinets hold large collections of dinnerware.

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An archway frames a piano owned by theThatcher family.

The Rosemount Mansion carriage house is now a restaurant and is open for lunch andtea Tuesdays-Saturdays.

One of the best Victorian-era houses in the nation is the Rosemount Museum in Pueblo, which is open to the public. The37-room mansion is filled with luxurious details.

Ten fireplaces are in the Rosemount Museum. Eachfireplace is detailed to match the room it’s in.

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Castle Rock. The roof is made of Vermont slate.John Thatcher moved from Pennsylvania

to Missouri, where he learned the mercantilebusiness. He headed for Denver in 1861, where he found work as a store clerk andbecame a partner in a store. In 1863 he took his goods to Pueblo and set up his own store.He was joined in Pueblo a few years later byhis brother Mahlon Thatcher, and the two eventually opened a bank.

John Thatcher had several investment successes, including mining, agriculture andranching, in addition to his mercantile and banking interests.

The brothers were successful; MahlonThatcher built a large home, called Hillcrest,also designed by Holly, in Queen Ann style.

John Thatcher married Margaret Henry,Pueblo’s first school teacher. The family livedin a modest house for many years before building the Rosemount Mansion.

Only a few hundred people lived in Pueblowhen John Thatcher arrived,. The town’sgrowth was spurred when the Gen. WilliamPalmer’s Denver and Rio Grande Railwayreached Pueblo in 1872. Palmer established asteel mill in Pueblo to provide a source for the steel products used for his railways.

John and Margaret Thatcher lived inRosemount Mansion with their five children.Raymond, the youngest child, lived in the housefor 75 years. His heirs turned the house over to the city to be used as a museum in 1968.

A second museum is inside the Rosemount.The McClelland collection belonged to AndrewMcClelland, a Pueblo businessman who traveledextensively. He collected memorabilia and artifacts from his travels, which are displayed on the mansion’s third floor. The unusual collection includes a mummy. There is no additional charge to view this collection.

The Rosemount has a small gift shopfilled with Victorian-style cards, tea sets,books and gifts.

The carriage house served the Thatcherfamily much as a large garage would today. Thecarriage house had a tool room, wash room,harness room, a carriage room and a hay loft.There was also an apartment for the attendant.

The floors were mostly pine planks and the walls are beaded siding. The outside of thecarriage house matched the mansion.

The Rosemount carriage house is now arestaurant that is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served, includingbeef, chicken and pasta dishes, a quiche of the day and a selection of sandwiches.

An English traditional tea menu is served at1:30 and 2 p.m., by reservation. A tea and touris $18 and the tea only is $14, which includes aplate of sweets, fruits, sandwiches and scones.

The phone number for the restaurant is719-543-4192.

The Rosemount is open from 10 a.m. to3:30 p.m. and guided tours are available andtake about an hour.

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

Special events at Rosemount include an Easter egg hunt in April and half-priceadmission May 7.

Rosemount is at 419 W. 14th St. in Pueblo, phone 719-545-5290.

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