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Vol. 58, No. 5 Published in the interest of the 7th Infantry Division and the Fort Carson, Colo., community February 4, 2000
I NSIDE
Charges
Soldiers charged in
barracks incident.
See Page 2
Taxes
The Tax Center is
open for business.
See Page 4
7th ID
Photos by Ralph Yoder
Wrap ‘em up, ship ‘em out ...
Ten Apaches from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment were prepared for shipping to Bosnia by Corpus Christi
Army Depot mechanics Jan. 21 and 22 at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas. There is a post farewell for the sol-
diers of the 3rd ACR Saturday at the Post Physical Fitness Center beginning at 6 p.m. The event includes live
music, Denver Bronco cheerleaders and free food and beverages. The event is open to the public.
Soldiers from the
Oregon National
Mountaineer named best
Guard train, prepare
to deploy. paper in Forces Command
See Page 14
Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Mott of the 14th Public Affairs
Happenings From the best transportation unit Detachment, placed second in Stand
to the best fire department, Fort Alone Photo. A second place award
Carson soldiers and community in the Picture Story category went to
members have many things to be
Spc. Adam Thornton, 14th PAD.
proud of. Now there is one more item
Contract members of the staff
to add to the list — the Mountaineer.
Forces Command announced competed in the special contributors
Friday that the Mountaineer placed category. Sportswriter Walt Johnson
first in the competition for civilian placed first in that category and
enterprise, tabloid size newspaper staffwriter Nel Lampe placed third.
category. The Mountaineer was fol- The 14th PAD is a rapid deploy-
lowed by The Guardian, Fort Polk, able unit stationed at Fort Carson and
Black History Month
La., and Tiefort Telegraph, Fort Irwin,
is the perfect time to performs public affairs duties. The
visit the Black Calif.
PAD won third place in the Field
American West A civilian enterprise newspaper is
Newspaper Categoryfor its produc-
Museum and Heritage one in which the editorial content is
provided by the Army and the print- tion of the Desert Voice while in
Center in Denver.
See B-1 ing expenses are covered by a con- Kuwait earlier this year.
tractor. Thornton, who is currently
The competition recognizes jour- deployed to Venezuela, also won first
F EATURE S nalistic excellence and honors Maj.
Gen. Keith L. Ware, former Army
place in the Photojournalism category
for a Desert Voice contribution.
Commander’s Chief of Public Affairs. Ware The Mountaineer and other first Photo by Cpl. Bryan Beach
Corner Page 2
Community Page 5
received the Medal of Honor in World
War II and was killed in Vietnam in
place entries will be forwarded to the Blast off ...
Department of the Army for consider- Krystile-Lee Drake and Kaylee
Military Page 13 1968.
In addition, Mountaineer staff ation in the next level of competition. Weidman, family members, take
Sports Page 19
member Cpl. Bryan Beach placed Winning entries go on to the advantage of the snow Sunday.
Classifieds Page 24
third in Story Series category. Department of Defense to be judged
Pvt. Murphy Page B7
Contributing staff member Spc. Zach against the best of the other services.
2 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 FIRST THINGS FIRST
Commander’s Corner
Barracks visitors policy aims to protect soldiers’ homes
always been required to sign in with the Charge of This change in policy is aimed at protecting our
Quarters upon entering the barracks. Now, all visi- soldiers in their home, because for a great majority
“Soldiers who tors must leave a picture identification card that of young soldiers, the barracks is home. It is not
includes a date of birth with the CQ. The ID will be just a place to sleep or a place to shower and
live in the bar- returned upon that visitor's departure from the bar- change clothes.
racks have a racks. We will continue our efforts to improve the bar-
Minors (any non-soldier who is under the age
right to expect of 18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal
racks. We've seen some of these improvements with
the opening of the new Army 1-plus-1 Standard
a safe and guardian when in the barracks. If minors are found
Barracks near Gate 2 last year and the Benham-
in the barracks without a parent or legal guardian,
secure living the CQ will call the Military Police. Soldiers found Blair renovations ongoing in the barracks along the
Soriano
environment ...” with a minor in the barracks may be prosecuted "banana belt."
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. We can only do so much to improve the archi-
Fort Carson has the inherent responsibility to Moreover, signs will be posted at every CQ desk tectural structure of the places single soldiers live
protect the soldiers of this installation and their vis- declaring the barracks "Off-Limits to all Minors." on post. The true foundation of those living areas
itors. The tremendous effort to improve the quality Colorado State Law prohibits anyone under 21 comes from the soldiers who reside in these refur-
of life for our soldiers is very important and the years of age from consuming alcoholic beverages, bished buildings. Soldiers who live in the barracks
and this will continue to be enforced in the bar- have a right to expect a safe and secure living envi-
barracks upgrade improvement initiative for single
racks. ronment, where the soldiers they live with are cour-
soldiers is a small example of quality of life
Soldiers with visitors in their rooms are subject teous and respectful. I have absolute trust and con-
improvement measures. While many of these
to checks by the CQ, and no soldiers will have a fidence that the soldiers of the Mountain Post will
improvements will take time, we can do some
visitor overnight in the barracks.
things about the quality of life in the barracks — abide by this policy. In turn, I expect to have the
Additionally, the rights of privacy take prece-
the homes of single soldiers. utmost trust and confidence that all soldiers are
dence over visitation, and visitation will not be
A new visitation policy went into effect this responsible for their actions and those of their visi-
allowed in the room if one's roommate objects.
week. While it differs only slightly from Policy Finally, commanders will hold soldiers account- tors.
Letter S-1, Single Enlisted Soldier Living able for the actions of their guests. Mission first ... people always ... one team.
Standards, which I signed in August of 1999, I want Visitation hours in the barracks remain the Bayonet!
all soldiers to be aware of the changes to this policy same, running from 5 p.m. until midnight on all Major General Edward Sornia
letter. evenings before duty days and 10 a.m. through 2 Commanding General
Visitors to the barracks on Fort Carson have a.m. on all days before non-duty days. 7th Infantry Divcision and Fort Carson
Soldiers charged in sexual assault case
Fort Carson Public Affairs Office for the defendants to receive an Article 32 hear- assigned to Fort Carson, was a guest at a party in
Four Fort Carson soldiers have been charged ing, which is roughly equivalent to a civilian the barracks where the alleged incident occurred.
with rape and sodomy in connection with an grand jury indictment hearing. An officer is She was taken to Memorial Hospital where she
alleged incident that occurred on post in the early appointed for the Article 32 hearing and he or she received the full range of victim services and was
morning hours of Jan. 22. reviews the evidence and testimony presented. He released. Barracks visitation policies on Fort
Sergeant Timothy Adams, Spc. Timothy or she then submits their recommendation to the Carson were reviewed and made more stringent in
Young, Pfc. James Farmer and Pvt. Christopher appointing authority, the brigade commander. response to this incident. Changes include more
Hammonds, all of 68th Corps Support Battalion The brigade commander reviews the recom- leadership presence in the barracks and visitors
were charged with rape and sodomy Tuesday. mendation, along with the testimony and evidence leaving an identification with the desk while visit-
Young and Hammonds were also charged with developed in the Article 32 investigation. He may ing.
adultery. dismiss the charges or recommend a court-mar- These charges are accusations, and the defen-
The accused have been released to their units tial. dants are presumed innocent unless and until
and are restricted to certain areas on post. The alleged incident occurred in the barracks proven guilty by the Uniform Code of Military
The next step in the military justice system is of the 68th CSB. The victim, a female soldier Justice.
What does the
word ‘mentorship’
mean to you?
SFC Jose Rentas Spc. Cindy L. Vieira- Capt. Michael Harris 1st Lt. Margie Blazek
3/362nd(TS)(AR)Regt. Laughton Fort Hood, Texas Co. C, 64th FSB
“It means setting the 534th Signal Co. “Being a person people “It’s when someone
example for everyone; “It means guiding people pick to emulate; as a takes you under their
not just soldiers.” in the right direction.” guide professionally and wing and sets a good
in daily situations.” example.”
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Soriano The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication autho- ital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any Headquarters, Department of the Army. The deadline for
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Sports Writer: Walt Johnson
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Staff Writer: Spc. Cecile Cromartie
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NEWS February 4, 2000
NEWS
Chief of staff expands on Army vision
by Staff Sgt. Jack Siemieniec talked about several things. and lethality, but with the deployability of light
Army News Service “First of all, it said that this Army was a strategic forces.
WASHINGTON — “Chief, instrument of national policy and (it talks about) He said science and technology may hold the
are you really going to a wheeled fighting and winning our nation’s wars and to do that answer, but that answer could be four or five years
tank?” we would stay trained and ready every day,” Shinseki away.
That’s the one question said. “The chief after me will get to decide what that
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric The general added that the Army was about peo- future combat vehicle will look like. But I can tell
K. Shinseki said he gets asked ple and that soldiers enable America to fulfill its lead- you that if it’s another 70-ton tank, the chief in 2015
everywhere he goes these days, ership responsibilities in the world. will have the same problem that I have today.
talking about his vision for the “Soldiers — not tanks, not airplanes — soldiers,” Interim brigades, currently being assembled, will
Shinseki Army of the new century. he said. use off-the-shelf, not newly designed, equipment to
Shinseki took the opportunity Shinseki said he thought the most talked about contribute to joint requirement to provide ground
to answer it last week while speaking to about 300 portion of the statement was the transformation force capabilities short of war, Shinseki said. These
servicemembers at the Reserve Officers Association because it deals with organizations and equipment. units will buy the time needed to develop and create
Mid-Winter Conference here. He also said the goal for the Army is being able to the objective force of the future.
“My response is, the Vision Statement is three- deploy a warfighting brigade anywhere in the world “Transformation is about science and technology
and-a-half pages long. You have to read the whole within 96 hours, a division within 120 hours and five investments today for the objective force. It’s about
statement. No fair reading one sentence,” he said. divisions anywhere in the world within 30 days. recapitalization (training and equipment) of the cur-
The actual sentence in the Army Vision To meet this timetable, he and his planners are rent force, and it’s about investment in an interim
Statement reads, “We are prepared to move to an all- exploring ways to cut the lift requirements — the capability to fill the gap,” he said.
wheel formation as soon as technology permits.” amount of air and sea assets needed to transport the During his remarks, Shinseki also explained his
This one sentence set off a firestorm of discus- force. reasoning for advancing the vision so quickly into his
sion from Pentagon snack bars to installations around He said he doesn’t know if the wheeled tank will tour as Army chief of staff. He assumed his position
the world where the Army’s M1-A1 Abrams Main ever come to be. However, he does know that the M1- in June 1999.
Battle Tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle rule the day. A1, designed for the Cold War, challenges the Army A main factor for his prompt action on the vision
It is part of a larger statement that Shinseki and to transport it everywhere the Army goes. was the upcoming Defense Quadrennial Review in
Army Secretary Louis Caldera made public last The heavy divisions were designed for the Cold January 2001.
October. Shinseki said the statement is an attempt to War, but can’t go everywhere. Whereas the light “If the Army was going to set the debate about
answer how the Army will meet its responsibilities to forces don’t have the lethality or survivability to be ‘Why an Army?’, ‘Why this Army?’, ‘What should
the nation in the next century. put into the middle of a war. this Army be prepared to do for the nation in the next
“The thing you hear most about is transforma- The challenge, he said, is to design a new combat century?’ We had to get the message out early,”
tion. But if you go back to the Vision Statement ... it system with the M1-A1 and Bradley’s survivability Shinseki said.
4 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 NEWS
Tax center open to serve military community
by Staff Sgt. Catherine J. Sepulveda expenses, you must have the name, address, cost of books that are required to be paid to that
Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Tax employee identification number or social security educational institution for the enrollment or atten-
Center number on the receipt for the care from a qualify- dance of an eligible student at that institution.
The Tax Center opened Jan. 24 and has been ing care provider. If you elect to file “Married filing Separate,”
serving between 250 to 350 soldiers, family mem- • If you desire to Electronic File with a direct you still must have your spouse’s full name and
bers and retirees per day. Appointment times and deposit to your personal account, you must have a SSN for your return to be filed.
walk-ins are available daily for all 1040 and 1040A cancelled check, deposit slip or written bank proof If you elect to file “Married filing Joint,” you
filers. 1040EZ filers are on a walk-in basis only. of your routing and account numbers. This is will either have to have a power of attorney or both
The Tax Center is open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. included in your file and is required before filing parties present. The only exceptions to this will be
including through lunch. Everyone is encourage to an electronic refund. handled on a case-by-case basis.
take advantage of this service. Below are some • If you are claiming a dependent that someone It is always a good idea to make an appoint-
suggestions/helpful hints to make your visit a suc- else may claim, proof that you are allowed to claim ment to minimize your wait; this is especially true
cess. that dependent will be required. if you are planning to bring children with you.
Make sure you have all necessary tax docu- If you plan to itemizing deductions, you will However, if it is more convenient for you to walk-
ments with you: also need: medical receipts or tax statements, den- in, please consider the comfort of you and your
• W-2s for all income. (i.e. Active Duty, part tal receipts or tax statements, receipts for any con- dependents as well as that of your fellow waiting
time or full time civilian employment, Do-it- tribution more than $250, tax statements for any clients. Please bring things to help make the wait
Yourself moves.) personal property or real estate taxes paid, proof of easier on the children (i.e. a snack, drink, toy or
• Proof of social security numbers. (i.e. mili- any home mortgage interest or points not reported favorite book).
tary ID cards, social security cards, DD Form to you on Form 1098, receipt for paid tax prepara- The tax center is here to assist you in the most
1172, last year’s taxes.) tion for 1998 taxes, proof of any other expenses or convenient way possible. Please help us to serve
• All 1098s, 1099 Ints, 1099 Divs, 1099Bs, miscellaneous deductions you wish to claim. you with the utmost efficiency and ensure you
1099Gs, 1099Ss and 1099Rs. If you think you may qualify for the education have all necessary documents prior to your
• If receiving/paying alimony — copy of court credits bring in documentation on your qualified appointment time or coming in on a walk-in basis.
order. expenses for you, your spouse or any dependents. If you have any questions or would like to schedule
• If claiming the Dependent Child Care Qualifying expenses include tuition, fees and the an appointment, please call 524-1012 or 524-1013.
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February 4, 2000
Community
Carbon-monoxide poisoning can be avoided
by Spc. Christopher Stape and that’s a problem if exhaust systems are not well After exposure to carbon monoxide, the fetus can
Fort Knox Inside the Turret staff maintained. die even if the mother has no effects at all.
WASHINGTON — It is the proverbial silent Gasket leaks, holes in the muffler or holes in Treatment of carbon-monoxide poisoning is
killer. It can creep into a home, office or vehicle at the pipes can be a real problem if a car is standing tricky. Hemoglobin’s affinity for CO makes it diffi-
any time and take lives before anyone realizes it’s still, with its motor running and there is no wind. cult to remove carbon monoxide from the blood
present. Danger is especially high in the winter, when a once it has been introduced.
It is carbon monoxide, also known by its chem- vehicle gets stuck in snow. If the driver runs the car One option is to put the patient into a hyperbar-
ical components as CO (carbon and oxygen), and it to maintain heat and snow plugs up the exhaust ic (pressure) chamber. That forces the carbon
is deadly. Experts say carbon monoxide is the lead- pipe, carbon monoxide can find its way into the car. monoxide to break its bonds with the hemoglobin
ing cause of accidental death from poisoning in the The most common sources of CO poisoning in and allows the blood to take up oxygen.
United States. the home are faulty heating and cooking appliances, Since carbon monoxide is so hard to detect, it is
Carbon monoxide is a gas that is usually pro- according to the Wayne State University School of important to take measures to prevent exposure.
duced from combustion. The way it works is insidi- Medicine’s Web site. Portable propane heaters, The best way, experts say, is to ensure that the
ous. Invisible and odorless, it has a strong affinity charcoal-burning barbecues and portable or non- exhaust systems in vehicles and home furnaces are
for hemoglobin. That is the element in blood that vented natural gas appliances, furnaces and water in good shape. Carbon-monoxide detectors are
carries oxygen molecules from the lungs and drops heaters are common culprits. available for homes, and there are similar products
them off to the body’s cells. Since carbon monoxide is odorless and silent, it that can be used in vehicles.
Hemoglobin has an affinity for carbon monox- is hard to detect. It is also hard to detect carbon Editor’s note: “There are CO detectors in all of
ide that is about 240 times stronger than oxygen, so monoxide poisoning — the only warning may be a the family housing units here at Fort Carson,” said
as CO is taken into the body from breathing, the headache or a tight feeling around the forehead. Jeff Adams, Environmental Health and Safety
hemoglobin would rather transport it throughout the At low levels of exposure, a headache is the Manager for J.A. Jones, the new post housing con-
body than carry the life-giving oxygen. Essentially, most common symptom of CO poisoning. But as tractor. “If someone thinks their unit is going bad
serious carbon-monoxide poisoning causes oxygen exposure levels increase, so do the symptoms’ or needs new batteries they can go to the Self Help
deprivation. severity. Headaches are soon followed by exhaus- store and gets it replaced or get new batteries for
Just why CO is so dangerous stems from the tion, vomiting, an increase in pulse, loss of con- free,” said Adams. “It’s also a good idea to replace
fact that it is so common. The most common sciousness and convulsions that lead to coma and the batteries annually in both the CO detectors and
sources are motor-vehicle exhausts. Internal-com- eventually death. smoke alarms, even if the batteries appear to still
bustion engines generate a lot of carbon monoxide, Carbon monoxide is especially bad for a fetus. be good. ”
ACOE team visit ...
Two members of the Army Communities of
Excellence team listen to a briefing at Grant Library
Tuesday during the team’s site visit here this week.
The team toured the installation’s facilities and lis-
tened to briefings on quality of life projects here.
Fort Carson is once again a finalist for the 2000
ACOE award. Carson won the Department of
Defense Commander-in-Chief’s Community of
Excellence award in 1998, and was named runner
up in 1999.
Photo by Spc. Zach Mott
6 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 COMMUNITY
Save on food through Colorado
by 1st Lt. Ryan A. Howell one of 27 such SHARE organizations in the United convenience. Here’s how the program works:
Army Community Services Executive Officer States. By combining national buying power with 1. Register at the Family Readiness Center.
In the wake of the increased cost of living in local volunteerism, SHARE is able to offer quality 2. Pay just $15 per share, not later than the sec-
the Colorado Springs area, Fort Carson is introduc- foods at substantial savings to participants. ond Friday of the month.
ing a new program to help offset food costs — The Fort Carson SHARE site is open to anyone 3. Provide information on your volunteer ser-
Colorado SHARE. with a military ID card. A typical SHARE Food vice (minimum of two hours per share).
The SHARE, Self Help and Resource Package includes the following:
4. Pick up your food package at the Mountain
Exchange, program is a national network of non- 2.5 lbs. chicken thighs
profit organizations dedicated to providing quality 1 lb. 80 percent lean ground beef Post Fitness Center on the last Saturday of the
monthly food packages at a reduced cost to promote 1 lb. imitation crab meat month between 9 and 11 a.m.
volunteer service in the community. The Colorado 8 oz. cheddar cheese 5. Receive quality frozen meats, fresh fruits,
SHARE program began in 1989 to promote com- 4 lbs. potatoes vegetables and staples at significant cost savings to
munity involvement by helping people save on gro- 2 lbs. onions you.
cery bills. 1 bunch broccoli 6. Register for the next month’s food at the
For every two hours of volunteer service, par- 1 head lettuce pick-up site with your $15 per share and your vol-
ticipants can purchase a food package for $15 gen- 4 tomatoes unteer hours for more great food savings.
erally worth between $25 and $50, and you can 5 pears Remember, register at the Family Readiness
order more than one SHARE. 1 cantaloupe Center Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 9
Volunteer service is any verifiable time you 5 bananas a.m. and 1 p.m. The deadline to purchase the cur-
give to your community. Verifiable means you must 8 plums
rent month’s food package is generally the second
list the name and phone number of the person or 12 oz. jar salsa
agency that you helped. Examples include things 12 flour tortillas Friday of the current month. A schedule of registra-
like mowing your neighbor’s lawn, babysitting, 1 lb. pinto beans tion periods and monthly deadlines is available at
church activities, working for your family readiness 1 SHARE newspaper ACS and will be included in future news articles.
group, working for the American Red Cross or The SHARE Colorado program already has Stop by ACS or call us at 526-4590 to learn
being involved in the Mayors’ program. multiple sites. However, the Fort Carson site brings more about how you can benefit from this valuable
Self Help and Resource Exchange Colorado is this valuable program to the Mountain Post for your new service.
Special
alert
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COMMUNITY February 4, 2000
Stray animals ACS offers special Valentine’s Day getaway
by Karen Howard etc. — affect every couple. The PREP approach is
post problem Army Community Services
The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement
Program was born out of a genuine desire to help
designed to help you protect your marriage from ero-
sion, as well as regain any ground you may have lost.
As a different or special gift to your partner for
Commentary by Capt. Jennifer Chapman you better enjoy your relationship now ... or to love Valentine’s Day this year, plan to come to PREP,
Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Facility your way back to the excitement you had while you offered at Turkey Creek Ranch (the Penrose House)
Fort Carson has an enormous stray animal were still dating. Feb. 10 and 11. The Penrose house offers a warm
problem. The mandatory microchipping program On any given day, around 90 percent of couples atmosphere to participate with your partner in this
instituted in August 1998 has helped considerably, say they are happy in their marriage, yet the divorce exciting program. You will discover together how to
rate is over 50 percent. How can this be? Research fall in love again, understand the power of commit-
but these statistics will show that the stray animal
suggests that marital breakdown is often like the ment, having fun together, and how to get to the real
problem remains a serious one. buildup before a mud slide. Years of erosion under- issues that you fight about.
• In 1999, the Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment neath the ground’s surface can go unnoticed — until Child care is offered for both days as well as
Facility saw approximately 540 animals come that final rainstorm hits. Then the whole hill comes books and packets. Lunch will be on your own, so
through our stray facility. sliding down. please bring a brown bag or plan a lunch somewhere
• 82 percent of those were dogs and 18 percent Unfortunately, no one goes through life “rain- close. Lunch will be an hour and a half. Please con-
were cats. We even saw two rabbits. storm-free.” Stresses like staying afloat financially, tact Army Community Services at 526-4590 to regis-
• Of the dogs seized, 73 percent were returned raising children, work concerns, plans for the future, ter. This is a command-sponsored program.
to their owners, whereas only 14 percent of cats
were returned. These statistics indicate that cat
owners are not getting the mandatory microchip for
their animals to help us identify and return the ani-
mal to their owner.
Fortunately, we were able to adopt out the
majority of the animals that were not returned to
their owner, thanks to agreements we have with
local adoption societies.
Unfortunately, we see many cases of neglect in
these stray animals. We see too many pets left in
housing after owners leave Fort Carson and too
many animals let go when no longer wanted. If you
cannot take care of your pet or no longer want your
pet, there are other avenues to help place your pet
in a loving home. Contact the VTF at 526-3803
with any questions, or if you have lost a pet.
We are always in need of old towels or blankets
for the pets in our stray facility, so if you are inter-
Photo by Spc. Cecile Cromartie
ested in donating please contact us at the above
number or drop them off at building 6001 on the Like father, like son ...
corner of Nelson and Harr. Your help is appreciated.
Sergeant Joseph Hardy, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, proudly pins
Editor’s note: A correction to the Jan. 28 arti-
the rank on his newly promoted father, Command Sergeant Major Lonnie Hardy, 3rd
cle. The veternary clinic cunducts vaccination clin- Sqdn., 3rd ACR, at a promotion ceremony Jan. 27.
ics Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
8 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 COMMUNITY
Use caution while shopping for used
Commentary by Richard H. Middleton Jr. would create a national standard for labeling cars as Until laws change, there are few consumer pro-
Association of Trial Lawyers of America salvaged. However, Lott’s bill would not require a tections against used car fraud. Therefore, when
When it comes to purchasing a used car, what salvaged label unless vehicle damage exceeds 75 buying a used car you should:
you don’t know can hurt you. You may think you are percent of the car’s value. Cars more than six years • Speak to the car’s previous owner. Ask the
buying an undamaged used vehicle. But that car old that are worth less than $7,500 would be exempt original owner the amount he/she traded in the car
may have sustained considerable damage that will from the labeling altogether. for.
remain undisclosed to you, the buyer. “The average age of cars on the road is eight • Don’t buy a car that’s had more than one
Currently, there is no federal law mandating dis- years” said Brown, who calls Lott’s proposed bill owner.
closure for car titles of severely damaged and rebuilt “awful from top to bottom. It’s the car dealer and • Have the car inspected by a trusted, indepen-
cars. However, many individual states require that a insurance company protection act.” dent person who can look for body, mechanical and
salvaged label be placed on titles of vehicles that Consumer groups have been fighting passage of flood damage.
have sustained substantial damage. But these state Lott’s bill for the past three years. In addition, 39 Brown says the real solution to tracking down a
laws are not uniform which permits unethical auto state attorneys general have written to the Senate car’s history will be the creation of a federal data-
wholesalers to buy a car labeled as “salvaged” in stating their opposition to Lott’s bill. But this year, base on totaled cars. Such a database now exists —
one state, and sell it unlabeled in another where the these groups have another consumer protection bill called The National Motor Vehicle Title Information
labeling laws are lax. they can back — the Salvaged and Damaged Motor System — but it’s in a pilot form. Until such a
“Interstate movement and marketing keeps this Vehicle Information Disclosure Act, sponsored by resource is widely available, you can hunt for infor-
industry alive,” says Bernard Brown, an attorney California Senator Dianne Feinstein.· mation, for a fee of $20 to $30, via www.carfaxon-
whose Kansas City, Mo., practice focuses on con- Feinstein’s bill is a far tougher measure. It line.com and www.vehiclehistory.com. For more
sumer plaintiff car fraud. would impose a salvaged title on vehicles with dam- detailed legal information on auto fraud, call the
“Everybody on the industry and consumer side age amounting to more than 65 percent of their National Consumer Law Center at (617) 523-8010.
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Carson to celebrate Black History Month
Sgt. 1st Class Debra A Kessler Airman, baseball players from Colorado
Celebrate Installation Equal Opportunity Office
The Installation Black Heritage Month
Springs’ “Brown Bombers” team which
played in the Negro Baseball League, as
Black History Celebration is at the Post Physical Fitness
Center Feb. 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The
well as a Buffalo Soldiers reenactment
group.
Month guest speaker is Reverend Promise Lee.
There will be special guests to include:
There will be food sampling and various
entertainment acts. Everyone is invited to
an original member of the Tuskeegee attend and the event is free.
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COMMUNITY February 4, 2000
Cavalry regiment leads post retention rates
by Chief Warrant Officer 4 involvement, said Master Sgt. James Certainly one other reason for the Year for 1999.
F.C. “Pappy” Badder Jaranowski, senior career counselor for ACR’s phenomenal retention rate is the And it doesn’t end there. The ACR
Fort Carson Public Affairs Office the 3rd ACR. award-winning staff Jaranowski has. also had Staff Sgt. Joey Higgs of Tiger
Editor’s note: This is the conclu- “Colonel (Christopher) Baggott Starting at the top, Jaranowski was Squadron as the Fort Carson Career
sion of a two-part series on the 3rd (the 3rd ACR commander) came in twice named Career Counselor of the Counselor of the Year for 1998 and
Armored Cavalry Regiment’s retention here early one morning with a young Year by the Special Operations Staff Sgt. Willie Thomas of Sabre
program. soldier,” Jaranowski said. “They were Command, which he was previously Squadron as the Fort Carson re-enlist-
While many units throughout the both in PT (physical training) uni- assigned. ment NCO of the year for 1999.
Army have difficulty retaining soldiers, forms. The colonel often shows up for Then there’s the rest of the staff. “We probably have the best career
the 3rd ACR has not only met it’s PT at different units within the regi- For each squadron in the regiment he counselors in the Army,” Jaranowski
goals, but exceeded them even with a ment, and he talks to the soldiers.” has one Military Occupation Specialty- said. “They are as trained on their ‘go-
major deployment coming, so why are Jaranowski added that Baggott qualified career counselor and one full- to-war’ skills as they are on their career
soldiers reenlisting with the 3rd ACR? meets with all re-enlistment-eligible time re-enlistment NCO. Jaranowski
counselor skills. They have all received
As far as “why” soldiers re-enlist, soldiers one-on-one once a quarter, and personally takes charge of the training
Individual Readiness Training, whether
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Steiner asks each of them, “What can I do to program for the re-enlistment NCOs
going to Bosnia or not. They maintain
said the reasons vary. get you to stay in the Army?” and has sent more than one to the 79S
“Sometimes its for the money (re- “And he’ll come in here and ask, (career counselor) MOS-producing their range qualifications, participate in
enlistment bonus), or maybe they’ve ‘Who’s the best officer and NCO in school. all the road marches, PT — everything
never been on a deployment before,” such-and-such unit at supporting the At least one of those left here as a the average soldier has to do.”
Steiner said. But Steiner said that often retention program?’ Then he’ll go and re-enlistment NCO and is now back as The result is a heavily tasked, com-
the reason has to do with leadership. find those individuals and give them a a career counselor, Staff Sgt. Jason bat-ready, battle-proven regiment that
“Leaders set the example. When a coin. Darrah, a flight medic with the 571st “the experts” would probably expect to
soldier has some noncommissioned “At least once a day he comes in Medical Company, Longknife have serious retention problems. But
officers they can look up to, sometimes here, just to see how things are going. Squadron, was Fort Carson’s this is one combat unit that just hap-
they say, ‘I want to be like him,’ or ‘I I’ve been a career counselor for 10 Reenlistment NCO of the Year for pens to be beating the odds, and
want to be like her.’” years now and never have I seen a 1998. He then went to the 79S course, maybe, just maybe, possesses the finest
Another factor in the program’s commander so personally involved in returned to Fort Carson, and was the re-enlistment program in the U.S.
success relates directly to command this program,” Jaranowski said. installation’s Career Counselor of the Army.
10 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 COMMUNITY
Chaplains recognized for heroism on high seas
by Victor M. Parachin rescuing an additional 132 survivors. The third cut- Engineer Grady Clark witnessed an astonishing
Freelance writer ter, CGC Tampa, continued on, escorting the sight.
Editors note: Many stories have been written remaining two ships. When there were no more lifejackets in the
about the heroic acts of four Army chaplains on a Aboard the Dorchester, panic and chaos had set storage room, the chaplains removed theirs and
troop transport ship on its way to Greenland. One in. The blast had killed scores of men and many gave them to four frightened young men.
such story follows. more were seriously wounded. Others, stunned by “It was the finest thing I have seen or hope to
It was the evening of Feb. 2, 1943, and the U.S. the explosion, were groping in the darkness. Those see this side of heaven,” said John Ladd, another
Army Transport Dorchester was crowded to capaci- sleeping without clothing rushed topside where survivor who saw the chaplains’ selfless act.
ty, carrying 902 servicemen, merchant seamen and they were confronted first by a blast of icy Arctic Ladd’s response is understandable. The altruis-
civilian workers. air and then by the knowledge that death awaited. tic action of the four chaplains constitutes one of
Once a luxury coastal liner, the 5,649-ton ves- Men jumped from the ship into lifeboats, over- the purest spiritual and ethical acts a person can
sel had been converted into an Army transport ship. crowding them to the point of capsizing, according make. When giving their life jackets, Rabbi Goode
The Dorchester, one of three ships in the SG-19 to eyewitnesses. Other rafts, tossed into the did not call out for a Jew; Father Washington did
convoy, was moving steadily across the icy waters Atlantic, drifted away before soldiers could get in not call out for a Catholic; nor did the Reverends
from Newfoundland toward an American base in them. Fox and Poling call out for a Protestant. They sim-
Greenland. SG-19 was escorted by Coast Guard Through the pandemonium, according to those ply gave their life jackets to the next man in line.
Cutters Tampa, Escanaba and Comanche. present, four Army chaplains brought hope in As the ship went down, survivors in nearby
Hans J. Danielsen, the ship’s captain, was con- despair and light in darkness. Those chaplains were rafts could see the four chaplains — arms linked
cerned and cautious. Earlier the Tampa had detect- Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; Lt. Alexander D. and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices
ed a submarine with its sonar. Danielsen knew he Goode, Jewish; Lt. John P. Washington, Roman could also be heard offering prayers.
was in dangerous waters even before he got the Catholic; and Lt. Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed.
Of the 902 men aboard the U.S.A.T.
alarming information. German U-boats were con- Quickly and quietly the four chaplains spread
Dorchester, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors. When
stantly prowling these vital sea lanes and several out among the soldiers. They tried to calm the
the news reached American shores, the nation was
ships had already been blasted and sunk. frightened, tend the wounded and guide the disori-
stunned by the magnitude of the tragedy and heroic
The Dorchester was now only 150 miles from ented toward safety.
conduct of the four chaplains.
its destination, but the captain ordered the men to “Witnesses of that terrible night remember
“Valor is a gift,” Carl Sandburg once said.
sleep in their clothing and keep life jackets on. hearing the four men offer prayers for the dying
“Those having it never know for sure whether they
Many soldiers sleeping deep in the ship’s hold dis- and encouragement for those who would live,” says
regarded the order because of the engine’s heat. Wyatt R. Fox, son of Reverend Fox. have it until the test comes.”
Others ignored it because the life jackets were One witness, William B. Bednar, found himself That night Reverend Fox, Rabbi Goode,
uncomfortable. floating in oil-smeared water surrounded by dead Reverend Poling and Father Washington passed
On Feb. 3, at 12:55 a.m., a periscope broke the bodies and debris. “I could hear men crying, plead- life’s ultimate test. In doing so, they became an
chilly Atlantic waters. Through the cross hairs, an ing, praying,” Bednar recalls. “I could also hear the enduring example of extraordinary faith, courage
officer aboard the German submarine U-2 spotted chaplains preaching courage. Their voices were the and selflessness.
the Dorchester. After identifying and targeting the only thing that kept me going.” The Distinguished Service Cross and Purple
ship, he gave orders to fire the torpedoes. The hit Another sailor, Petty Officer John J. Mahoney, Heart were awarded posthumously Dec. 19, 1944,
was decisive — and deadly — striking the star- tried to reenter his cabin but was stopped by Rabbi to the next of kin by Lt. Gen. Brehon B. Somervell,
board side, amid ship, far below the water line. Goode. Mahoney, concerned about the cold Arctic commanding general of the Army Service Forces,
Danielsen, alerted that the Dorchester was tak- air, explained he had forgotten his gloves. in a ceremony at the post chapel at Fort Myer, Va.
ing water rapidly and sinking, gave the order to “Never mind,” Goode responded. “I have two A posthumous Special Medal for Heroism,
abandon ship. In less than 27 minutes, the pairs.” The rabbi then gave the petty officer his never before given and never to be given again,
Dorchester would slip beneath the Atlantic’s icy own gloves. In retrospect, Mahoney realized that was authorized by Congress and awarded by the
waters. Rabbi Goode was not conveniently carrying two president Jan. 18, 1961. Congress wished to confer
Tragically, the hit had knocked out power and pairs of gloves, and that the rabbi had decided not the Medal of Honor but was blocked by the strin-
radio contact with the three escort ships. The Coast to leave the Dorchester. gent requirements which required heroism per-
Guard Cutter Comanche, however, saw the flash of By this time, most of the men were topside, formed under fire. The special medal was intended
the explosion. It responded then rescued 97 sur- and the chaplains opened a storage locker and to have the same weight and importance as the
vivors. The CGC Escanaba circled the Dorchester, began distributing life jackets. It was then that Medal of Honor.
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COMMUNITY February 4, 2000
Chapel Chapel Schedule
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Protestant Women of the Chapel Chapel Service Day Time Location Contact Person
Sweetheart Banquet — The Sweetheart Healer Mass Sunday 11 a.m. Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7386
Banquet will take place Feb. 12. at the Elkhorn Healer Mass M-W-F 11:45 a.m. Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7386
Conference Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is a Provider Mass Sunday 12:15 p.m. Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Vakoc/526-5769
recommended donation of $7 a ticket, $14 per Soldiers’ CCD Sunday 10:45 a.m. Nelson & Martinez Ms. Feldman/526-0478
couple. Reed’s photography will be taking pic- Soldiers’ Mass Sunday 9:30 a.m. Nelson & Martinez Chap. Vakoc/526-5769
tures for those interested. The evening will end Soldiers’ Mass M-W-F 8:15 a.m. Nelson & Martinez Chap. Vakoc/526-5769
with music and dancing. No child care will be Veterans’ Mass Sunday 8 a.m. Magrath & Titus Chap. Vakoc/526-5769
provided. For ticket information contact Jenny Soldiers’ Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Nelson & Martinez Chap. Vakoc/526-5769
Gearhart at 392-8424. EASTERN ORTHODOX
Veterans’ Divine Sunday 11 a.m. Magrath & Titus Chap. Olson/526-5772
Liturgy
Marriage Vow Renewal Mass and
LUTHERAN
Dinner. — All Catholic married couples of
Provider Liturgical Sunday 10:40 a.m. Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Rosenberg/526-4416
Fort Carson are invited to attend a marriage PROTESTANT
vow renewal Mass and dinner Feb. 12 at Healer Protestant Sunday 9 a.m. Evans Army Hospital Chap. Jackson/526-7387
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. The liturgy will Prussman Protestant Sunday 9 a.m. Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Kincade/526-2833
begin at 5 p.m. with dinner following. Nursery Provider Sun. School Sunday 10:15 a.m. Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Belzl/526-4416
and dinner reservations must be made by con- Provider Protestant Sunday 9 a.m. Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Belz/526-4416
tacting Rose Terrell at 382-7649 prior to Prussman Sun. School Sunday 9:30 a.m. Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Pair/526-2811
Sunday. Prussman Prot./Gospel Sunday 11 a.m. Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Pair/526-2811
Soldiers’ Sun. School Sunday 9:30 a.m. Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626
Protestant Youth of the Chapel — The Soldiers’ PYOC Sunday 6:30 p.m. Nelson & Martinez Mr. Kayll/526-5229
PYOC meets each Sunday evening at Soldiers’ Soldiers’ Protestant Sunday 11 a.m. Nelson & Martinez Chap. Herron/526-8011
Memorial Chapel from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Veterans’ Protestant Sunday 9:30 a.m. Magrath & Titus Chap. Atkins/524-1822
Weekly group meetings have taken on the For additional information, contact the Installation Chaplain’s Office, building 6227, at 526-5209. For infor-
mation and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.
name EDGE (Every Day God Experience).
Normally, free childcare is available during on-post worship services.
Protestant Women of the Chapel —
PWOC meets each week for prayer, fellowship Feb. 5 - Psalms 62 & Exodus 13-15
and study at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Daily Bible Readings Feb. 6 - Psalms 63 & Exodus 16- 18
PWOC meets twice during the week — In order to assist in regular scripture reading, the
Feb. 7 - Psalms 64 & Exodus 19-21
Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Child care is following scriptures are recommended. These scrip-
Feb. 8 - Psalms 65 & Exodus 22-24
tures are part of the common daily lectionary which
available at the chapel for both groups. For Feb. 9 - Psalms 66 & Exodus 25-27
is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-
information contact Jennifer Wake at 540- Feb. 10 - Psalms 67 & Exodus 28-30
year cycle.
9157. Feb. 11 - Psalms 68 & Exodus 31-33
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February 4, 2000 COMMUNITY
Chaplain’s Corner Program Schedule for Fort Carson cable Channel
10, today to Feb. 11.
Channel 10 can now be seen on your computer.
Access the Fort Carson Web site and in the welcome sec-
by Chaplain (Maj.) Duane Kincaid mother too — he always hears us no matter where tion, click on the icon for Mountain Post Magazine.
3rd Brigade Combat Team we are or what trouble we’ve gotten into. Jonah was Mountain Post Magazine: Stories on and about
One of the best-known and best-loved stories in heard from the belly of a great fish under the sea, so Fort Carson soldiers, civilians and family members. Airs
the Bible is that of “Jonah and the Whale.” To make certainly God can respond to us any time, anywhere. at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and midnight.
a long story short, Jonah was told by God to go God is not just for emergencies, but it’s nice to Army Newswatch: includes stories on new vision
some place he didn’t want to go. He tried to run know that he hears our cries and knows our hurts. costs, hearing conservation and the 10th anniversary of
away from God and ended up in the belly of a great Operation Just Cause (repeat). Airs at 7:30 a.m., 12:30
Like Mom, God knows us better that we think, and p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
fish, and only then did he cry out to God. In Jonah often saves us from danger and heartache. He is Air Force News: includes stories on Russian and
1:2 we read, “I called to the Lord, out of my distress, always there, never far from us, ready to answer our U.S. cooperation on Y2K, basic training changes and air-
and he answered me.” Does that sound familiar? cries. borne lasers. Airs at 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.
For many of us we use God like a great fire God stands close as a trusted friend when we Navy/Marine Corps News: includes stories on
extinguisher with the words, “Use Only In need to talk, and he protects us like an older brother Navy berthing barges, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt’s funeral
Emergency,” printed on the side. We forget about and meeting with Senator John Glenn. Airs at 8:30 a.m.,
from our own stupid blunders. We need to acknowl-
God most of the time — especially when things are 1:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.
edge him daily, talk with him and return his love ... Community Calendar airs between program show-
going well — but we are very quick to call upon
for he truly cares for us. We shouldn’t be surprised ing times.
him when there’s trouble. We, like Jonah, complain
when we don’t want to go somewhere or when we when God answers us out of our distress, because he If you have comments on Channel 10 programming
don’t like where we’re at, or what we’re doing. knows even before we do that we’re in need. Jonah or wish to coordinate a broadcast on Channels 9 or 10,
was saved from his situation and went on to do great please contact Douglas Rule at 526-1241 or via e-mail at:
Complaining to God seems to be a natural trait for RuleDo@carson-exch1.army.mil .
human beings, maybe because it makes most of us and wonderful things. We too can be saved to go out
Program times will be published in the Mountaineer
feel better to ventilate our frustrations. I’m sure glad and do great things, but we must first truly believe
provided coordination is made one week prior to publica-
we have a God who loves us enough to listen. in the God we’ve cried out to. tion.
Many years ago when my children were very When you call upon God you will never be put For additions to the Community Calendar, please
small, It amazed me how their mother could hear on hold or get an answering machine. He is always submit a clean, typewritten copy of the information to the
and identify their cry even at great distances. there full time, all the timeand is closer than you Public Affairs Office, room 2180, building 1550, Fort
Mothers seem to have a special ability, no matter the know. We all experience some kind of distress, but Carson, CO 80913 or fax it to 526-1021 no later than the
distractions, to somehow be “tuned” to their children it’s sure good to know that we have a God who Friday before airing time.
so they can hear their cry. I’m glad that God is like a cares. Call upon him today.
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February 4, 2000
Military
Guard troops ready for Bosnia deployment
by Spc. Geoff Legler City, and Company A, 279th Infantry Battalion,
45th Infantry Brigrade Public Affairs headquartered in Tulsa, began training Jan. 15 for
Editor’s Note: The 45th Infantry Brigade is an October deployment to Bosnia. The troops are
part of the 7th Infantry Division. deploying to Bosnia in order to augment the Unites
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Army States’ portion of the on-going, multi-national,
National Guard troops from Company C, 179th peace-keeping mission currently underway in the
Infantry Battalion, headquartered in Oklahoma region.
Before departing for Bosnia, the soldiers
receive six months of specialized training for their
specific mission at a number of Army training loca-
tions in the United States.
During the first weekend’s training, soldiers
attended briefings on legal issues, financial matters
and underwent a thorough inspection of individual
military records. They also had a complete dental
inspection and received a number of inoculations.
The soldiers and their families attended a four-
hour briefing on a wide range of topics. These top-
ics included the location of the deployment; the Photo by Spc. Geoff Legler
weather and terrain conditions expected; what bene- Lieutenant Colonel Mark Baker, commander,
fits the soldiers and their families will receive dur- 179th Infantry Battalion, addresses mem-
ing the deployment; what types of medical and fam- bers of Company C and their families during
ily support resources will be available to soldiers’
a family support briefing at the Regional
families while soldiers are absent and other topics.
Training Center, Oklahoma City Jan. 16.
Captain Michael Dale, commander Co. A,
279th said, “My mission for the next year
is to ensure the safety and well-being of
all my soldiers.” He continued, “This mis-
sion provides Oklahoma Guardsmen with
the opportunity to receive real-world
training in a relatively safe environment,
therefore, this mission will better prepare
us for the future than any simulated mis-
sion ever could.”
With six months of train-up time and
a six-month deployment, the soldiers will
be activated for a full year.
Photo by Spc. Geoff Legler “Although it’s hard for us to leave our
1st Lieutenant Scott Booth, executive offi- families behind, my soldiers and I are
cer, Company C, 179th Infantry Battalion, looking forward to the deployment and Photo by Capt. Eric Bloom
receives a dental exam during medical pro- the chance to put our years of military Captain Michael Dale, commander of Co. A, 279th,
cessing at the 44th ST. Armory in Oklahoma training to use,” said Capt. Barry Guidry, receives one of several inoculation shots during med-
City. Co. C, 179th, commander. ical processing in Tulsa.
14 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 FEATURE
7th ID soldiers prepare
to deploy to Middle
Story and photos by ment, during which they performed for many soldiers in the companies.
Spc. Carrie L. Fotovich various battle drills to exhibit their For some young soldiers, however, this
14th Public Affairs Detachment mission readiness to Maj. Gen. Edward will be the first extended period of
More than 200 soldiers from the Soriano, commanding general of 7th time they have been away from home
Oregon National Guard, part of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. since basic training.
Infantry Division, trained on Fort “This is the final step in our train- These new soldiers are none the
Carson this week in preparation for ing process,” said Capt. Christien less ready for what will be, for them, a
deployment to the Persian Gulf in sup- Danielson, commander, Co. B, 1st Bn., new adventure.
port of Operation Southern Watch. 186th Inf. “Though we have been “I’m very excited about it. I think
The soldiers of Company C, 2nd training at our home station for this this deployment will give me some
Battalion, 162nd Infantry, of Eugene, deployment, this allows General great military experience,” said Pvt.
Ore., are deploying to Kuwait; and sol- Soriano to confirm that we are indeed James Calicoatt, rifleman, B Co., 1st
diers of Company B, 1st Battalion, ready for the mission.” Bn., 186th Inf. “Of course, I will miss
186th Infantry, of Medford, Ore., are While the training here was pri- home and I’m a little bit anxious about
deploying to Saudi Arabia. These marily for verification by the 7th
what to expect, but I’m really looking
National Guard units are being called Infantry Division commanding gener-
forward to it.”
upon to augment active duty units al, it also provided the opportunity to
While being dislocated from home
already in the region. “polish” skills these soldiers have
and separated from family can be dis-
Their mission will be to guard worked to refine throughout their mili-
tressing for even the most seasoned
Patriot Missile Sites and secure and tary careers.
protect U.S. personnel and equipment. “The battle drills we are perform- soldier, they are trained and ready to
The soldiers began intensively ing are ensuring that we will be more stand up to the challenge, said 1st Lt.
preparing for this deployment four prepared to handle any situation that Neal Wilson, executive officer, Co. C,
months ago, including completion of comes our way while performing our 2nd Bn., 162nd Inf. This, he said, is
individual weapons qualification, com- duties in support of Operation what they’ve been anticipating —
mon task training, annual training and Southern Watch,” said Sgt. Michael more than a training exercise, the “real
home station Soldier Readiness Shaffer, Co. B, 1st Bn., 186th Inf. thing.”
Processing. “Training in a different environment “Our soldiers have worked and
Since their arrival at the Mountain than our home station also has provid- trained for this since putting on the
Post, all of the companies’ soldiers ed us with the experience to deal with Army uniform,” he said. “This serves
have finalized their pre-deployment a larger variety of scenarios.” to validate their existence as soldiers,
Soldier Readiness Processing. The Having been to places such as and enables them to say ‘Yes, I am
units also completed the last phase of Panama, Somalia, Bosnia and Beirut, doing something truly worthwhile for
training verification before deploy- this will not be the first deployment my state and for my country.’”
Corporal Ryan M. Deane, M6
guard tower at a simulated P
Sergeant Chad Lewis, Company B, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry practices his combat lifesaving skills on Sgt. Soldiers from Company C, 2
Michael Shaffer, also of Co. B, after a simulated bombing during pre-deployment training verification. trol point after a simulated d
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FEATURE February 4, 2000
Soldiers from, B Company, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry, chase “terrorists” after a simulated bombing during a battle drill here Monday.
This drill and other training exercises were performed during the training verification conducted this week — part of the predeployment
tasks to be completed by Co. B, 1st Bn., 186th Inf. and Co. C, 2nd Bn., 162nd Inf.
60 gunner, keeps watch against intruders from an entry control point
Patriot Missile Site.
Private 1st Class Michael Baccellieri, right, Company B, 1st Battalion,
186th Infantry, searches Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cross, training assistant, Fort
Lewis, Wash., during a training exercise. As part of the company’s mission
2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, form a perimeter around an entry con- to guard Patriot Missile Sites during their deployment to Saudi Arabia, all
disturbance. individuals and vehicles must be searched before entering the sites.
16 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 MILITARY
Court Martial Results
Drugs are not an Army value Drugs kill more than brain cells of all pay and allowances, confinement for 11
A private first class from 52nd Engineer A private first class from 2nd Squadron, 3rd months and a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group, pled guilty at Armored Cavalry Regiment was found guilty at a
a Special Court-Martial to wrongful use and distrib- Special Court-Martial of several instances of
Being bad doesn’t pay
A private assigned to 4th Squadron, 3rd
ution of LSD. He was sentenced to be reduced to wrongful use and possession of marijuana with the
Armored Cavalry Regiment, pled guilty at a
the grade of private E1, forfeiture of $639 pay per intent to distribute, in addition to wrongful use of
cocaine. He was reduced to the grade of private E1, General Court-Martial to wrongful use and posses-
month for five months, confinement for four
forfeited $639 pay per month for six months, con- sion of marijuana, 10 failure to reports, dereliction
months and a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
fined for six months and a Bad-Conduct Discharge. of duty, disobeying an NCO, larceny and making a
Theft, drugs, military don’t mix bad check. She was sentenced to forfeit all pay and
A private with 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Alcohol, drugs can be very costly allowances, confinement for 113 days and a Bad-
Cavalry Regiment, pled guilty at a Special Court- A private assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor, Conduct Discharge.
Martial to theft of Army Air Force Exchange 3rd Brigade Combat Team, pled guilty at a Special
Court-Martial to DUI, wrongful use of marijuana, Adultery earns jail time
Services property, wrongful use of marijuana and A private from 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense
Absent Without Leave. He was sentenced to be underage consumption of alcohol, breaking restric-
tion and disobeying lawful orders. He was sen- Artillery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, pled guilty at
reduced to private E1, forfeiture of $639 pay per a General Court-Martial to adultery, carnal knowl-
month for two months, confinement for two months tenced to forfeiture of $639 pay per month for three
months and confinement for three months. edge, providing liquor to a minor and wrongfully
and a Bad-Conduct Discharge. attempting to separate from the Army. He was sen-
Getting high ruins career Sergeant loses stripes tenced to forfeit all pay and allowances, confine-
A staff sergeant from 1st Battalion, 12th ment for 10 months and a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
A private from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, pled guilty at a
Cavalry Regiment, pled guilty at a Special Court-
General Court-Martial to failure to report, AWOL, Drugs/larceny net confinement
Martial to wrongful use of marijuana and AWOL. A private from 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, 3rd
dereliction of duty, disobeying a lawful command
He was sentenced to forfeit $639 pay per month for Brigade Combat Team, pled guilty to wrongful use
and assault. He was sentenced to reduction to the
three months, confinement for 75 days and a Bad- of methamphetamines and marijuana, FTR, larceny
grade of private E1, forfeiture of all pay and
Conduct Discharge. of private property more than $100, and AWOL. He
allowances, confinement for six months, and a Bad-
was sentenced to total forfeiture of all pay and
Lack of respect means hard labor Conduct Discharge.
allowances, confinement for five months, and a
A private assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Soldier serves time for theft Bad-Conduct Discharge.
Armored Cavalry Regiment, was convicted at a A specialist assigned to 4th Squadron, 3rd
Special Court-Martial of stealing a fellow soldier’s Armored Cavalry Regiment, pled guilty at a Sodomy equals six years
Automatic Teller Machine card and then stealing General Court-Martial to unlawful entry of a bar- A private from United States Army Garrison,
more then $950 from the soldier’s account. He was racks room, and then stealing items from the room pled guilty to sodomy with a person under the age
sentenced by the military judge to be reduced to the totaling more than $1,000, in addition to damaging of 16, solicitation to commit sodomy, impersonating
grade of private E1, to forfeit $150 pay per month a privately owned vehicle. He was sentenced to a commissioned officer on three occasions and
for six months, confinement for three months and reduction to the grade of private E1, forfeiture of uttering worthless checks. He was sentenced to total
to perform hard labor without confinement for $350 pay per month for six months and confine- forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement
three months. ment for six months. for six years and a Dishonorable Discharge
Another career ruined by drugs Soldier does drugs, earns BCD Receiving stolen property a crime
A private first class from 2nd Squadron, 3rd A private with the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field A private assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th
Armored Cavalry Regiment, pled guilty at a Special Artillery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, pled guilty to Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, pled guilty at a
Court-Martial to wrongful use and distribution of wrongful distribution, use and possession of General Court-Martial to wrongfully receiving
LSD. He was sentenced to be reduced to the grade amphetamines with intent to distribute, and wrong- stolen United States property. He was sentenced to
of private E1, forfeiture of $639 pay per month for ful use of methylenedioxyamphetamine and methyl- reduction to the grade of private E1, forfeiture of
four months, confinement for four months and a enedioxymethamphetamine. He was sentenced to $639 pay per month for five months and confine-
Bad-Conduct Discharge. reduction to the grade of private E1, total forfeiture ment for three months.
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MOUNTAINEER
MILITARY February 4, 2000
$how me the money
by Master Sgt. Kent company that is currently hiring. I am getting off
Thompson the subject a little, but you get the point. Anyone
Army Community Services who says they can’t save just hasn’t looked at all
Wanna make some money? the options.
The first step is to use your Getting back to making money. I did say easy
unit Command Financial and least risky right? Just to make sure you are not
Noncommissioned Officer. Go mislead; mutual funds do carry a risk. All pure
see him or her today. Make an investment vehicles carry some risk. That is why
appointment if necessary, but they usually pay higher interest rates. Before you
get in to see him/her. start any pure investments you should have a sav-
The easiest and least risky ings built up to handle emergencies. Remember,
Thompson
way to make money is to save savings are for emergencies; investments are for
it in an interest-bearing account. If you save just meeting short, medium, or long-term goals.
$25 a month for 10 years in an account paying 10 Even if you don’t have a computer, you can go
percent interest and compounded quarterly, you will to the library and get on-line. Once you get on-line Photo by Spc. Cecile Cromartie
have $5,121.12 at end state. If you save for 20 years
you will have $18,984.22.
go to any web site that has financial calculators. I
used http://www.ssfcu.org/tools.htm to figure the
Welcome back ...
Can you start an allotment for $25? How about amounts listed above. Most calculator sites have a More than 200 soldiers of Team
starting an allotment for $50? Just $50 per month at large variety of options. You can plug in any Hellraiser, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry
10 percent (about the low-end average of mutual amounts you want to figure anything from: how stand in formation at a welcome home
funds) compounded quarterly nets you $10,242.25. much you need to save to make a million by the ceremony after returning from the Joint
That’s better than spit in your eye. time you’re 65 years old to how much car can you Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk,
Some will say that they can’t even save $25 per buy for the amount of monthly payments you want La., Tuesday. Team Hellraiser left for
month. I say that’s poppycock. Look through the to make. JRTC Jan. 3 and consisted of 1st Bn.,
rest of this newspaper for ads for employment. If you just can’t make it to the library — go to
Check out the Family Member Employment 12th Inf. soldiers as well as soldiers
see your unit CFNCO. Every CFNCO should have
Assistance Program at the Family Readiness Center. computer access and be able to help you find what from other units.
Ask your CFNCO if they know of any agencies or you need.
18 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 MILITARY
Dining Schedule
Weekday Dining Facilities Week of Feb. 5 to Feb. 11 Weekend Dining Facilities
A La Carte Facilities 3rd ACR CAV House (building 2461)
3rd ACR CAV House (building 2461) 3rd ACR Patton House (building 2161)
43rd ASG Cheyenne Mtn. Inn (building 1040) Exceptions 43rd ASG Cheyenne Mtn. Inn (building 1040)
Butts Army Airfield (building 9612) • Butts Army Airfield Dining Facility is open Saturday Meal Hours
for breakfast and lunch only.
Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m.
Standard Facilities • Iron Bde. Dining Facility will be closed Feb. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3rd ACR Patton House (building 2161) 4 through March 2. Dinner 4 to 6 p.m.
10th Special Forces Group (building 7481)
• 10th SFG (A) meal hours are the same
Monday through Friday. On Fridays, dinner is Sunday Brunch/Supper Meal Hours
Weekday Meal Hours not served. Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri. Thurs. • The Mountaineer Inn is closed until further Supper 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Breakfast 7:30 to 9 a.m. 5:30 to 7 a.m. notice.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family members are cordially invited to dine at
Dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Fort Carson Dining Facilities.
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SPORTS & LEISURE February 4, 2000
Sports & Leisure
Intramural
Basketball
Standings
(as of Feb. 2)
Garcia PFC
Wins Losses
HHB 3/29 11 0
HHC 4th Eng 9 1
Bravo 1/12 7 2
534 Signal 6 3
64th FSB 6 5
Charlie 1/12 4 6
Alpha 4th Eng. 3 6
Charlie 3/29 3 7
Charlie 1/44 3 7
Alpha 3/29 3 8
Services 3/29 1 4
Dining Facility 1 8
Photo by Cpl. Bryan Beach
McKibben PFC
Major Gen. Edward Soriano, 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson commanding general,
32nd Trans 8 1
works out with FitLinxx instructor Kathy Rawson at Forrest Fitness Center Monday. 10 SFG 7 1
Soriano, who enjoys morning workouts, is an avid advocate of the new fitness program S&T Troop 6 2
designed to help anyone get or stay in shape. 59th QM 6 2
Commanding general likes the exercise 984th MP
HHT Support Sq.
7
5
3
3
4th Finance 5 4
advantages of the new FitLinxx program HHC USAG
SJA
4
2
4
7
by Cpl. Bryan Beach military community here. MEDDAC 1 7
and Soriano, who enjoys working with the FitLinxx 60th Ordnance 0 8
Walt Johnson program in the early morning hours, said he is
Mountaineer staff extremely proud of what the program has brought Waller PFC
You can tell a lot about a training program by to the mountian post and its people. HHT 1/3 4 0
the type of people who teach the class and the type E Troop 3 0
“I’ve used the FitLinxx program and I can tell F Troop 4 1
of people who participate in the class. you that this is a great program for everybody, not 66 MI 4 1
That being the case, you have to think that the just soldiers. I’m glad to know that every segment HHT 2/3 4 2
new FitLinxx program available at Forrest Fitness of our community, active duty, family members, HWB 2/3 2 2
Center is topnotch since Maj. Gen. Edward retirees and their families and civilian workers, is HWB 1/3 4 4
Soriano, the post’s commanding general, and one of taking advantage of this program,” Soriano said. I Troop 2 3
the top personal trainers in the country, Kathy G Troop 2 6
“This is a great program because it can be tai-
Rawson, are not only involved in the FitLinxx pro- B Troop 1 4
lored to fit anybody’s fitness needs. In the begin- D Company 0 3
gram — they are absolutely excited about what the
program has done and will continue to do for the See FitLinxx Page 21 K Troop 0 3
20 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 SPORTS & LEISURE
Intramural basketball season begins to heat up
by Walt Johnson take the crown won by Eagle Troop through league play undefeated at this 1. Eagle Troop
Mountaineer staff last year. This would also be one heck point. 2. HHB 3/29
The intramural basketball season is of a playoff tournament as each team In the case of HHB, 3rd Squadron, 3. HHC 4th Engineers
going full speed in spite of the fact in the league has shown some 29th Field Artillery they have finished 4. HHT 1/3
many teams will be taking a break for strengths and some weaknesses that their regular season undefeated, while 5. 32nd Transportation
military manuvers in the coming lead you to believe there may not be a Eagle Troop still has games to play. 6. 10th SFG
weeks. The post top 12 is taking shape, clear-cut favorite to win the title this Still the playoffs will be something 7. 59th Quartermaster
and changing each week as we point year. else this year, when we get the regular 8. 984th MP
toward the playoffs and the crowning The only exceptions could possibly season over with that is. 9. Bravo 1/12
of a new champion. be Eagle Troop and Headquarters, Based on the results of games 10. F Troop
If the playoffs were to start today Headquarters Battery, 3rd Squadron, played as of Tuesday the new post top 11. S & T Troop
these would be the 12 teams looking to 29th Field Artillery, which has blown 12 standings are as follow: 12. 66th MI
89th Chemical guard Wrenley Nurse powers to the basket between Photos by Walt Johnson
two defenders during Tuesday’s intramural basketball game at 89th Chemical forward Demair Dinkins looks to pass the ball to a
Waller Physical Fitness Center. teammate during Tuesday’s intramural game at Waller PFC.
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SPORTS & LEISURE February 4, 2000
FitLinxx of the FitLinxx program is the way it
actually can become a “personal train-
“Of course, we also have myself
and Thomas Klevecz, an intern who is
This will give the people on post
many opportunities to take advantage
From Page 1
er” for people while helping them get here performing his college intern of this outstanding program,” Soriano
ning you need a professional like into maximum physical condition. program, who can help people under- said.
Kathy to help you get on the right “After I go through and set up a stand what the program is doing for “I would just like to encourage
track. After that it’s up to you to have program, a person can pretty much them at any particular moment,” everyone to sign up for this program
the perserverance to stay with it and work with the FitLinxx machines to Rawson said. and take advantage of it. Whether you
make the program work for you. Once maintain their fitness program,” Currently the FitLinxx program is are in a remedial physical training sit-
you get involved with the program Rawson said. available in two locations, but there uation, a family member or a civilian
and see what it has to offer, you can “The programs built into each are plans to expand it to other parts of worker, you will find this program
see the benefits it has,” Soriano said. piece of equipment will monitor a the post according to Soriano. has a lot to offer to you. I encourage
Soriano and Rawson are both person’s workout and let them know if “Right now we have the FitLinxx everyone to use the system,” Soriano
excited about the FitLinxx program they are meeting their fitness goals, if program available here (Forrest FC) added.
because it has so much to offer the they are going too fast while working and at the post wellness center, but For more information on the
person who is interested in getting with weights and it will keep an accu- soon we will be expanding the pro- FitLinxx program contact Rawson or
into shape. rate record of their fitness progress,” gram to other fitness centers on post. the staff at Forrest FC at 526-2706.
Rawson added one of the beauties Rawson said.
Photos by Cpl. Bryan Beach
Kathie Rawson, right, helps the commanding general get set up on The commanding general tries his hand at the leg extension
the back extension exercise machine. machine while Kathie Rawson monitors his activity.
MOUNTAINEER
22 February 4, 2000 SPORTS & LEISURE
On the Bench
What a ‘Super’ football game that turned out to be
by Walt Johnson ing what he thought was right? What
Mountaineer staff the man needs is help in understand-
I’ve seen 34 of these things ing human nature, not exclusion from
(Super Bowls that is) and I have to life. It sure makes you glad to be
say that this around an organization like the Army
ranks in the top that stresses human relations and how
five I’ve ever to get along with each other.
seen. The post youth swimming team
Was it the is really starting to make waves in
best ever, no,
the local area.
but it was a
On Jan. 22 at a meet at Rampart
good football
High School the team won 19 gold
game and that
is what we all medals and 45 silver medals in the
Johnson Pikes Peak Swimming League
want. Kudos to
the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Saturday Splash. Look for an extend-
Titans. ed article on the team’s outstanding
I’m just going to say this once, showing in next week’s edition of the
get off the John Rocker kick Mountaineer.
please. I know football season is over
Yes, as an African-Amercian I but just one more Dallas Cowboys Photo by Walt Johnson
was a bit upset about his views but joke to get me through the summer. Members of the post swimming team, from left to right Kim Osborn,
all this hoopla about his ignorant What do you call four Cowboys Courtney Teague, Julie Waiter, Steven Mingilton, Terrell Ormson,
statements is just too much. Suspend Jason Mingilton and Tyler Davis, workout in the indoor pool
standing in a straight line?
him until May 1, huh? Why? For say- Monday.
A police lineup.
The Black Story and photos
by Nel Lampe
Mountaineer staff
American
West Museum
and Heritage
Center ‘tells it
like it was’
Denver citizen.
Stewart remembers
n ideal time playing the game of
to think “cowboys and
about the Indians” when he The Black American West Museum is housed in
the former home/office of Dr. Justina Ford, a
history and was a child. Stewart
black American doctor in Denver.
contribu- was told by his play-
tions made mates that he had to play an Indian housed in the home of a black citi-
by black “role” as he couldn’t be a cowboy zen of Denver.
Americans because “there’s no such thing as a Dr. Justina Ford arrived in
is during February, Black History black cowboy.” Denver in 1902 with a medical bag,
Month. Stewart later in life met a black and a degree in medicine from
Black history in the Denver cowboy who had been involved in Hering Medical College in Chicago.
area, Colorado and the West is dis- cattle drives in the late 1890s -
played in a museum in Denver. The early 1900s. See Black history, Page B2
Black American West Museum and This meeting inspired Stewart
Heritage Center is located at 3091 to learn about other black American
California St., about five minutes pioneers who had been in the West.
northeast of downtown Denver. It is The museum operation started
dedicated to preserving the history in 1971, using Stewart’s collection
and culture of black American men of memorabilia.
and women who helped settle and The Black American West
develop the great American West. Museum and Heritage Center is one
The museum had its beginnings of the most comprehensive sources
as the hobby of Paul Stewart, a of historic materials about black
Americans in
the West.
The museum
includes infor-
mation about
black cowboys,
black American
early settlers in
Colorado, and
black soldiers,
including the
Buffalo
Soldiers. Bill Pickett is featured in a poster
The museum in the Buffalo Bill Museum in
is appropriately Golden. Pickett rode in wild west
shows.
A pull-out section for
Dr. Justina Ford established a home medical prac-
the Fort Carson community
tice in Denver in 1902 when she was denied hospital Many of the exhibits in the Black American West
privileges. Her examining room is in the museum. Museum are pictorial. February 4, 2000
B2 MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000
itics. There’s a display about an all-
Black history black settlement in northern
From Page B1 Colorado, called Dearfield.
Black Americans were involved
One can only imagine the challenges Ford had
in the movement West and served in
overcome at that point, as women studying
varied occupations. Displays depict
medicine were extremely rare.
some of those pioneers.
Despite the obstacles facing a black
A black man was with Lewis and
woman doctor, Ford established a very long
Clark on their expedition, and infor-
and successful home practice. She was denied
mation about him is documented in
hospital privileges in Denver hospitals for
an exhibit.
many years, so practicing at home was her
James Beckwourth, who estab-
only choice. Ford became a popular doctor
lished a trading post at what is now
with the minority population of Denver, and
Pueblo, is portrayed in the museum.
was known as the “Lady Doctor.”
Black inventors and pioneers are
During her long practice Ford delivered
chronicled by the museum’s artifacts.
more than 7,000 babies.
Items used by Buffalo Soldiers,
Ford’s house was originally located at 2335
including a buffalo hide coat and
Arapahoe St., in Denver. The house was sched-
other Army uniforms are exhibited.
uled for demolition in the 1980s.
And as Stewart learned after he
However, thanks to efforts by community
met that black cowboy who had dri-
leaders, politicians, Historic Denver, Inc., and
ven cattle, there were black cowboys
the Black American West Museum and
in the West. And some of them were
Heritage Center, the home was saved from the
very good at the skill.
wrecking ball and moved to its present loca-
Rodeo competitors such as Bill
tion. It is on the National Register of Historic
Pickett and other black cowboys
Landmarks.
earned a certain amount of fame with
In addition to the historic artifact of Ford’s
their derring-do.
house itself, other items belonging to the Lady
Pickett was one of 13 children
Doctor are displayed. An enameled “secretary
born to former slaves. He became a
desk” with a handpainted rose motif and
ranch hand as a child, and learned to
matching chair served as the doctor’s desk.
take down a steer by biting its nose Belongings of buffalo soldiers and black cowboys
Her examining room, some medical equipment
or lip. He received national attention are displayed in the museum.
and supplies are displayed, along with her por-
for his “bulldogging style” and trav-
trait.
eled with wild west shows.
Other displays portray some of Denver’s
A national touring rodeo company is
citizens, who were involved in business or pol-
named for Pickett — Bill Pickett Invitational
Rodeo.
The museum sells a small selection of
hard-to-find books featuring black Americans
or their part in history. Book selections include
books about blacks in the west, Buffalo
Soldiers, Tuskeegee Airmen, black women,
Kwanzaa and cooking. A few T-shirts are also
for sale as well as post cards.
The Black American West Museum and
Heritage Center’s winter hours, from Oct. 1 to
April 30, are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and from
noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The
museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Beginning May 1, the museum is open
from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5
p.m.
It is closed Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Admission for adults is $4 and students are
admitted for $3. Children under 3 get in free.
For more information, call (303) 292-2566.
The Black American West Museum and
Heritage Center is located at 3091 California
A portrait of Dr. Justina Ford, the ”Lady
St., about 15 streets north and east of the 16th Artifacts belonging to black Americans
Doctor,” hangs in the museum, which is
Street Mall. who helped settle the West are featured in
housed in her former home.
the museum.
Just the Facts
• Travel time 90 minutes
• For ages all
• Type black history museum
• Fun factor ★★★1/2 (Out of 5 stars)
• Wallet damage $
$ = Less than $20
$$ = $21 to $40
$$$ = $41 to $80
A bronze tribute to Cowboy Bill Pickett is in the sidewalk at the entrance to the Black
American West Museum and Heritage Center in Denver. (Based on a family of four)
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February 4, 2000 B3
Association is accepting applications from all The Fort Carson Officers’ Wives’ Club’s next
non-profit requesting organizations for the year function is Feb. 15 at Christopher’s. The cost is
2000. Send a letter of request by March 24 to: $6. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m. The topic is
FCOWCCA, P.O. Box 12886, Fort Carson, CO “Keep the home fires burning.” Please RSVP by
80913-2886.
Feb. 10 to Michelle Logan at 576-0893 or Jennifer
School Age Program Assistants are needed at Wake at 540-9157.
Peterson Air Force Base Youth Center
Family Readiness Before/After School Program. Must be 18 years
old and have a high school diploma. Training is
In order to provide the best possible service
for Fort Carson customers, LB&B wants to
Center provided. Starting pay is $7.98. For more informa-
tion, call 556-4818.
ensure that customers are aware of its Quality
Hotline. LB&B’s Quality Hotline: 526-6690.
The Family Member Employment Assistance
The Fort Carson Family Action Plan is in
Program offers Standard Form 171 and Optional The Enlisted Spouses Charitable
need of delegates for the upcoming AFAP confer-
Form 612 Workshops Wednesday and Feb. 23. The ence held Feb. 15 and 16 at the Elkhorn Organization meets the third Wednesday of
forms are the basic applications for federal employ- Conference Center. For more information, call every month at the Friendship House, building
ment. For registration and additional information, 526-0461 or 526-4590. 1354, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 526-
call 526-0452. 1053.
National Consumer Protection Week is Feb.
14 to 20. This year’s slogan is “Shopping Safely Questions about housing? Call the following
The Family Member Employment Assistance from Home.” Information will be provided at the
Program will be conducting a Choosing a Career numbers, management: OMNI at 226-2268, mainte-
main exchange Feb. 14 to 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Workshop Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. For registration nance: Madison at 576-1026. For maintenance,
For more information, call Mary Braxton at 526-
or more information, call 526-0469. 4590. management or anything else call 440-4175.
The Family Member Employment Assistance The Temple Shalom Sisterhood’s 22nd Due to illness, Maria Sofia Cassares, an
Annual Food-A-Rama is Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m. employee of MEDDAC, needs annual leave dona-
Program will conduct a workshop on “Marketing
Traditional Jewish delicacies, baked goods and tions to help cover her absence due to the
your Volunteer Experience for a Paid Position” Feb.
desserts will be sold. For more information, call exhaustion of her available paid leave. Civilian
22, from 1 to 2 p.m. For registration or more infor-
634-5311 and press #14 for Food-A-Rama. employees who would like to donate annual leave
mation, call 526-0469.
should contact Janis Milligan at 526-7248.
Applications are being accepted for the Red
The Family Member Employment Assistance Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant Program. Due to illness, Carol L. Noble, an Army
Program will conduct an “Interviewing Workshop” Applications can be picked up at the Red Cross Community Services employee, needs annual
Feb. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. For registration or more office, building 1526, room 272, Monday through leave donations to help cover her absences due to
information, call 526-0469. Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Application dead- the exhaustion of her available paid leave.
line is Feb. 11. For more information, call 526- Civilian employees who would like to donate annu-
Debt Management is a program offered 2311. al leave should contact Mary Jane Fletcher-Hermes
through the Financial Readiness Program at at 526-4590.
Army Community Service to assist servicemem- Mountainside Elementary School hosts its
bers, retirees and family members get control of next Parents and Teachers meeting Wednesday at Due to illness, Donna Roachford, an employ-
their debts. For anyone who is overwhelmed with 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
ee of Medical Department Activity, needs annual
debts and needs help, call Financial Readiness at leave donations. Civilian employees who would
526-0449 for a confidential consultation. Manitou Springs hosts free historic speakers
like to donate annual leave should call Janice
series at the Elementary School Auditorium, 701
Milligan, 526-7248.
Duclo which begins at 3 p.m.
The Family Member Employment Assistance
Feb. 13 The Keithley Cabins
Program sponsors a recruiting day for Staffing Anyone interested in becoming a member of
Feb. 27 A Spa in Manitou Springs
Solutions Tuesday and Feb. 22 from 8:30 to 11:30 March 12 Architecture of Early Manitou the committee for the 2nd Annual Black History
a.m. For more information, call 526-0452. Springs Health and Fitness Fair should call 526-3944.
March 26 The Old Cliff House
For more information call the Chamber office, The Army Community Services offers many
Miscellaneous 685-5089 or 1-800-642-2567. contract positions for individuals who would like
to join the team. If you would like more informa-
Any family currently living in privatized Embry-Riddle University has a full-time tion pick up a packet at the Family Member
housing and receiving food stamps is asked to Employment Assistance program or call 526-0452.
Education Assistant Program Manager position
contact the Army Community Service Family available at Fort Carson. Fax resume and cover
Readiness Program. Because of the additional Free infant massage classes are offered at the
letter to 576-6556 or mail to ERAU, Colorado
BAH being reflected on the LES, in most cases, Spiritual Fitness Center, building 1161, each
these families will no longer be eligible for food Springs Center, 4900 Ellis Street, Suite 2, Army
Education Center, building 1117 Room 310, Fort Tuesday in January, March, May, July and
stamps. The Financial Readiness Program is cur-
rently trying to identify those families affected by Carson, CO 80913. E-mail colorado_springs_cen- September from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more infor-
these changes in order to provide information on ter@cts.db.erau.edu . mation, call 526-4590.
other available resources. For more information,
call 526-4590. The Prevention and Relationship
Pikes Peak Library District presents the
Enhancement Program for married couples is
offered at the Penrose House at Turkey Creek
Youth
Black History Festival Feb. 27 at the East Ranch Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Library and Information Center, 5500 N. Union A ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of
Feb. 11 8:30 a.m. to noon. Free books, child care Youth Services, building 5950, will be held Feb
Blvd. Visitors can enter to win special door prizes
using their library cards. Free library card registra- and refreshments are offered. For more information 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Colonel Michael J.
tion will also be offered. Refreshments will be or to make reservations, call 526-4590. Kazmierski will be the guest speaker. Activities for
served. the grand reopening will include dance classes, yo-
The American Red Cross Health and Safety
yo demonstrations, arts and crafts, aerobics and
The Lone Feather Council holds its classes at Fort Carson are:
more. For more information call Jay McKinney at
Valentine’s Day Pow Wow Feb. 12 from 6 to 9:30 • Red Cross Babysitting Course, Feb. 19 and 26
p.m. at the McKibben Physical Fitness Center. 526-2680 or Darrilyn Young at 526-1239.
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., building 1526.
Admission is free. Seating is limited. Lawn chairs • Community First Aid and Safety Course, Feb.
are permitted. For more information, call Debbie 22, 24 and 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., building 1526. The Children’s Hopes and Dreams-Wish
Howell-Williams at 749-2633. • Community First Aid and Safety Course, Feb. Fulfillment Foundation is accepting names of
26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., building 1526. children on Fort Carson who might be eligible
The Cheyenne Mountain Dental Clinic is for having a dream fulfilled. The foundation
sponsoring a “Have a Heart” day of dental For more information about classes, call 526-
1279. makes wishes come true for children with chronic
exams and cleanings for children complete with
x-rays and flouride treatment Feb. 14 from 9:30 or life-threatening illnesses. For more information,
a.m. to 1 p.m. All for a $25 donation per person to The Fort Carson Officers’ Wives’ Club is call (973) 361-7366.
be given to the Homeless Shelter Child Enrichment accepting nominations for next year’s board
Center. To make an appointment, call 576-1730. members. For board positions available and Editor’s note: The deadline for submitting “Briefs”
descriptions of duties, contact Jan May at 576- to the Mountaineer is 5 p.m. Friday before publica-
The Fort Carson Officers’ Wives’ Charitable 3581. tion date.
MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 B5
Any personnel wishing to attend must submit a Monday to Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Classroom
memorandum with full name, rank, organization 223.
and POC telephone number to Management Service • Hazard Communication Train-the-Trainer:
Branch (Records Management), by the suspense Feb. 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Classroom 223.
dates. Attendees are requested to bring a current • Local Radiation Protection Officer Course:
copy of AR 25-400-2 (MARKS), dated Feb. 26, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Classroom 223.
1993. Point of contact for this action is Duane Attendees are required to bring a copy of their
Soldiers are reminded to visit the CHRRS Gregorich, 526-2107. respective duty appointment memorandum to the
office, building 7301, to update their waiting list Three-day Safety Officer and Hazard
information every six months. It is important that The Central Vehicle Wash Facility will oper- Communication Courses. Space is limited to the
housing has good contact information in order to ate at reduced capacity through March 15, due
first 12 people who preregister for the Motorcycle
offer soldiers on-post housing. Please call 526-2322 to facility maintenance. Questions regarding avail-
Safety Course by calling 526-2123. For more infor-
for more information. ability of wheel and track facilities should be
mation on SOTC courses, call 526-8044 or 526-
addressed to the Facility Operator, during the hours
The University of Colorado at Colorado of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at 526-3820. 2123.
Springs ROTC conducts a Green-to-Gold brief-
ing every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Education The Army Career and Alumni Program Effective immediately, range safety certifica-
Center. If you are interested in becoming an Army Center now has set times for clearing. Monday tion has changed from a three-year certification
officer and receiving a bachelor’s degree, call Maj. through Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 to a one-year certification. Classes will continue
Frank Gray or 2nd Lt. Arturo Roque at 262-3236. p.m., Thursday 9 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., to be held at Range Control every Friday at 1 p.m.
Friday 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. If you have For more information, call 526-6330.
The 249th Engineer Battalion is recruiting questions please call 526-1002 or 526-0640, or visit
soldiers from all MOSs to train as Prime Power the web page Contributors are needed for the
Production Specialists. Prime Power soldiers www.carson.army.mil/ACAP/acap.html . Mountaineer. If you have writing skills and would
receive hands-on experience with high voltage elec- like to help get your unit’s story out, the
trical power generation and distribution systems. The ACAP Center offers a wide variety of Mountaineer is looking for people to write occa-
The 249th Engineer Battalion recruiting team visits services for transitioning soldiers, DoD members sional stories for publication. The Mountaineer staff
Fort Carson Feb. 15. A briefing is in the Family and family members. For information on these provides training. Please notify the staff in advance
Readiness Center, building 1526, from 10:30 to services, stop by building 1118, room 133, or call of writing a story. For information, call 526-4144
11:30 a.m. Call Nilia Kondratiuk at DSN 656-3904 526-1002 or 526-0640. and ask for the editor.
or commercial (703) 806-3904 for reservations.
Leave your name, work and home phone numbers. Debt Management can help you manage Soldiers separating or retiring after or dur-
your bills. All information provided is confidential, ing a deployment or upon completing a lengthy
The Oklahoma National Guard is in desper- and is available to active duty, dependents, retirees
deployment should begin the Army Career and
ate need of lieutenants to fill unit vacancies. Any and retired dependents. For more information call
Alumni Program early. For more information,
young soldier who already has a bachelor’s degree 526-0449.
visit the ACAP Center in building 1118 to make an
or who has a minimum of 90 credit hours toward a
degree and meets the prerequisites to attend Officer Anyone on official travel (TDY or PCS) must appointment.
Candidate School is encouraged to apply. There is use their Government Travel Card. Anyone with-
also a direct commissioning program available for out a government Visa card should pick up an Free scholarship website for the military
sergeants E-5 and above who have a bachelor’s application packet. To insure that a new card is acti- community. GI Bill Express.com is a military-only
degree. Contact Maj. Vicki Jones, 405-228-5255. vated, call (800) 472-1424 before using it. For more scholarship Web site designed to help active duty,
information, call John Tack at 526-5077. spouses, dependents, reservists and veterans find
To upgrade Records Management proce- scholarships. For more information visit
dures all files need to be approved annually on The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club event cal- http://www.gibillexpress.com .
FORSCOM Form 350-R, List of File Numbers. endar is as follows:
This form is in Jet Form. The following files need The next meeting is Feb. 16 and all meetings The Army Ideas for Excellence Program is
to be transferred to the Records Holding Area: are held monthly on the third Wednesday of the seeking military and Defense Department per-
• 600-8-105a, Personnel-Type Orders month at 11:30 a.m. at Fatz. sonnel who have suggestions for accomplishing a
• 600-8-105c, Permanent Order Records Sets Induction Ceremonies: 1st Quarter Board, job better, faster, more efficiently or less expen-
• 600-8-22b, Military Award Cases today. sively. Anyone who knows of innovative ways to cut
For more information, call Duane Gregorich at Induction ceremonies and rehearsals are held at operating costs; make better use of resources; save
526-2107. McMahon Theater. All other events are conducted materials and labor; improve quality and services;
in the main conference room of building 1430. For and increase productivity should call 526-5077 for
The next MARKS classes are conducted: more information, call 526-2409 or 526-3887. more information. The government will pay up to
• March 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in building
$25,000 for a good idea.
1550, classroom A, suspense date is March 10 The University of Portland in Oregon offers
• April 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in building an opportunity for soldiers interested in earning
The Fort Carson Criminal Investigation
1550, classroom A, suspense date is April 7. a bachelor’s degree and becoming an Army
leader. To receive more information on the Command Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline. To
University of Portland, Army ROTC and Green to report suspected cases of fraud against the govern-
Legal Notice Gold program, contact Capt. Gary Cohn at (800)
227-4568 ext. 7682 or (503) 943-ROTC.
ment, call the hotline at 524-1120. Callers may
remain anonymous and all information is confiden-
tial; however, enough information must be left
With deepest regrets to the family of
Staff Sgt. Joseph E. Suponcic, deceased. The Fort Carson Safety Office conducts the about the incident for a follow-up investigation.
Anyone having claims against or indebted- following classes in building 1117:
ness to his estate should contact Capt. • Motorcycle Safety Course: Feb. 18 from 7:30 Editor’s note: The deadline for submitting
Andrew M. Johnson at 524-1708. a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Classroom 309A. “Briefs” to the Mountaineer is 5 p.m. Friday before
• Three-day Safety Officer Training Course: publication date.
Iron Horse Park. All skill levels welcome. Must For more information, call Rachel Juley at 473-
bring own equipment. For more information, call 9981.
526-2038 or 579-4269.
Falcon Youth Hockey needs coaches. For more
The El Paso County Parks Department is information, call 488-8979.
offering a volunteer naturalist training course
for volunteers. Volunteers will assist interpretive The Fort Carson Swim Program offers youth
Interested in being a member of the Fort staff at Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature swimming lessons at every level. Levels four
Carson Golf Council? Call 524-3890 or the Golf Centers by leading school programs and public through seven are a combined class and are limited
Course Management Office with your name and tours. Training sessions are held on five consecutive to 10 students per class. Levels two and three have
Thursday mornings beginning Feb. 17 and ending a maximum of eight students per class. Classes are
telephone number no later than today.
March 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. Class size is limited Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 5:45
to 20. For more information, call Paula Megorden p.m. Upon completion of the class, the child
Tae Kwon Do classes are being offered at at 520-6387. receives an American Red Cross card for the high-
Child and Youth Services every Thursday and est level they completed. For more information, call
Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up are The 17th Annual March of Dimes Snoball Charles Jarboe or Ann Bagshaw at 526-3107.
welcome. For more information, call 526-2680. Softball Tournament is March 4 and 5, 18 and
19. More than 80 teams will come together for Editor’s note: The deadline for submitting
Roller hockey pick-up games are played food, fun, prizes and softball at the Mountain View “Briefs” to the Mountaineer is 5 p.m. Friday before
every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Athletic Complex and Cottonwood softball fields. publication date.
MOUNTAINEER
B6 February 4, 2000
at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19 — the Millennium Space Dale St. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Call
Spectacular, and tickets start at $9. Call 520-7469 634-5583 for tickets or information.
for tickets. “Rent” tickets are on sale now for the April
Buffalo Bill 11 through 16 run in the Pikes Peak Center. Call
Celebrate Buffalo Bill’s birthday at the 520-Show or 520-9090. “Rent” is winner of a
Carnivale Tony award as well as a Pulitzer Prize.
Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum in Golden, Feb.
The Carnivale parade in Manitou Springs is
27. Free entry, cake and ice cream from 11 a.m. to Band concert
set for March 4. The Mardi Gras-type parade is
3 p.m. Buffalo Bill lookalikes join others in period The U.S. Air Force Band of the Rockies per-
open for entries and the theme is “old masters.”
costume for the celebration. The Buffalo Bill
Grants are available for assistance with costumes forms a free concert at Arnold Hall Theater, at the
and puppets. Call the Manitou Springs Chamber Museum is at 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd. in
Air Force Academy, Sunday at 2 p.m. The concert
of Commerce at 685-9212 for information before Golden. Call (303) 536-0747.
is free, but tickets are required. Contact
Sunday, regarding the grant. Pow Wow TicketMaster, 520-9090, for tickets.
Spring break Denver hosts the 26th Annual Denver March
Pow Wow March 17 to 19 in the Denver Coliseum
Ice show
Planning ahead for spring break? The Disney on Ice’s “The Little Mermaid” will be
Children’s Museum has the answer. Children can 4600 Humboldt. Several hundred American Indian
dancers will perform, Activities begin at 11 a.m. at the Colorado Springs World Arena March 22 to
attend the “Mars 2030” workshop geared for 7 to
Entry is $6 each day or $12 for all three days. Call 26. Tickets are available at the World Arena Box
12 year old children, March 27 through 31, from
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For 4 to 6 year old children, (303) 934-8045 for information. Office or by calling 576-2626.
“Spaced Out!” is a workshop focusing on art and Bob Marley’s birthday Black history
basic science of outer space. It is from 9:30 to Southern Colorado is celebrating Bob An exhibit in the Pioneers Museum, “John &
2:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum. Marley’s birthday with a celebration at Colorado Sarah,” is a story about slaves, as researched by
Members of the museum get a discount and Music Hall, 2475 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Feb. 11, at 8
their great grandson, Curtis Reaves. The exhibit
there is also a family discount for each additional p.m. Tickets are available at (800) 965-4827 or on
child. Call the Children’s Museum at 574-0077 for isn’t about rich, successful or famous people —
the Web at Ticketweb.com for $19 in advance. The
information. The Children’s Museum is open celebration features Tippa Irie, Rappa Robert and just a couple who raised a large family and their
everyday and is located in the Citadel Mall. Jimifar-1, the Riddim Band and food. Tickets are descendent
Home shows also available at the Colorado Music Hall and who chroni-
Tired of the snow? Take in a home show for Independent Records. cled their
ideas for spring projects and gardens. A home Theater lives. There is
show is at the Convention Center in Pueblo “Snow White,” directed by Missoula Children’s no admission
through Sunday. In Denver, it’s at the Colorado Theatre is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Mountainside charge for the
Convention Center, Saturday through Feb. 13. Elementary School, building 5506. Admission is 50 exhibit, which
Weekend hours begin at 10 a.m., and weekdays it cents for children and $1 for adults.
opens at 3 p.m. There’s an admission charge. runs through
“Victor/Victoria,” is Feb. 12 at the Pikes Peak
Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. Performances are at 3 April 7. The
Cabin fever
and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20.50, call 530-7469 Pioneers
Cripple Creek celebrates “Cabin Fever Daze”
with outdoor activities and food Feb. 19. Call for tickets or information. Museum is at
(877) 858-4653 for information. “Annie” is the next show at Arnold Hall 215 S. Tejon,
Theater at the Academy, March 10 and 11. Call and is open
Concert 333-4497 for information and reservations.
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is in concert Tuesday
“Martha Graham Dance Co.” is at the Pikes
Feb. 23 at 8 p.m., in the Pepsi Center in Denver. through
Peak Center Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15;
Tickets start at $43.50; call 520-9090. Saturday.
call 520-7469.
Courtesy photo
Symphony “HMS Pinafore,” a musical by Gilbert and A photograph of Sarah, a for-
Upcoming symphony performances include Sullivan, begins Feb. 11 and runs through Feb. 27. mer slave and midwife in
“Carmina Burana” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Shows begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at North Carolina, is in an exhib-
and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Symphony pops concert is the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 320 W. it at the Pioneers Museum.
MOUNTAINEER
February 4, 2000 B7
McMahon
by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Baker
Theater Movies
Pvt. Murphy’s Law
Saturday and Sunday
“Doug’s First Movie” (G) 2 p.m. Snack Bar Price List
All candy .75
“Deep Blue Sea” (R) 6 p.m. Soda $1
Popcorn $1
Children age 10 and under must be accompa- Hot dogs $1
nied by an adult or sibling who is at least 13 years Pizza slice $1.50
of age. The 2 p.m. matinee is intended for a chil- Egg rolls $1
dren’s audience and the 6 p.m. movie is intended *Snack bar is open during all shows.
for an adult audience. All movies cost $1 for any- **Prices subject to change.
one 5-years-old or older.
McMahon Theater is located on the corner of McDonald Street and Wetzel Avenue. For
more information, call 526-4629.
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