Welcome Spring! I am sure that I am not the only one with a touch of cabin fever after a long, cold winter. For me, there is nothing better than being outside on a beautiful day. This time of year, I notice the early flowers beginning to poke their heads out of the ground as well as buds on the trees and the green grass. Add to that a little bit of extra sunshine each day and we are well on our way to great weather and outdoor activities. I can’t wait to start digging in the dirt! What are your favorite outdoor activities? Here at Fort Campbell we are lucky to have a long season of weather conducive to playing outside and you may be familiar with programs and activities such as the riding stables, paintball, hiking, and biking. Did you know that we also have an amazing archery program? What about skeet? You will learn more about these on page 18 & 16. Give them a try! Do you prefer more traditional sports such as softball, tennis, and volleyball. If so, you can find out more information about MWR spring sports on page 18. Maybe you aren’t quite so outdoorsy, not to worry. Recreation also covers indoor activities such as the library, arts & crafts, and the fitness centers. As I was researching this issue, I decided to look up the definition of the word recreation. According to Merriam-webster.com, recreation is defined as the “refreshment of strength and spirits after work.” The base of the word, “recreatio – restoration to health, from recreare – to create anew, restore, refresh.” What a wonderful definition! It makes me feel good just to read those words. Refresh, restore, create; see what recreation can do for you!
Melissa Wells, Editor mwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com Editor’s note: Please note that in the February 2011 issue, Put Your Heart Into It, there was an error in the “Heart your Heart” article on page 5. “Bach is seeking accreditation and is now home to a Certified Chest Pain Center (CCPC).” Should have read “Bach is seeking accreditation as a Certified Chest Pain Center.” They have not yet received accreditation. We apologize for the error.
Editor Melissa Wells
Contributors
Tara Goodson Amanda Hoover Katherine Kolodzie Charlene Mazur Keri McPeak Tess Peterson Leila Tsybulina Jan Wagner
Inside this issue
4 Women in the Wilderness
Details of outdoor activities. Opportunities to learn outdoor survival skills and make friends.
Photography
6 Swimming at Fort Campbell
Deborah Young Tara Goodson Melissa Wells Dreamstime Jim Parkin
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8 Creative fun for the Family
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Find out about what Guenette Arts & Crafts has to offer.
Gardner Pool is now open! Learn more about renovations here.
10 St. Patrick’s Day
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16 Skeet Shooting 18 Archery/Spring Sports 21 Dr. Suess/Kristin Wilcox Disclaimers: Fort Campbell’s MWR Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.The purpose of Fort Campbell MWR Life is to provide current information about Fort Campbell MWR activities and events; to share ideas which will help readers become educated about Fort Campbell MWR activities and motivate them to take full advantage of these programs that contribute to our Fort Campbell Soldiers and Military Families’ better quality of life. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change. MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.fortcampbellmwr.com. 24 hr. event line - 270-798-3172 • www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr
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Women in the Wilderness
Women Enjoy Learning Outdoor Survival Skills, Making Friends. By Katherine Kolodzie
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ot every woman grows up hiking trails, building campfires, and pitching tents. The staff at MWR Outdoor Recreation recognized this, and decided to develop a program to teach women skills that they could use outdoors, in a group setting, that is both fun and comfortable. Samantha Gregory, Outdoor Recreation Management Trainee, and Jen Fischer, Recreation Therapy Manager, obtained feedback from several FRGs, and developed a schedule of programs. Many women were intrigued by the idea of learning outdoor survival skills. Fischer pointed out, “we had a lot of people who had never canoed before, never climbed before, never camped.” From that feedback, Women in the Wilderness was born. The program began last summer with workshops in canoeing and kayaking, building a campfire, packing for a hike, pitching a tent, climbing on a natural rock face and implementing “leave no trace” principles. Special day trips offered an opportunity for the women to try out their new skills, and bond together. For some women, “it might seem intimidating to join a group of both men and women. With a group of just women, it’s more comfortable,” Fischer shared. “The river day trip was fantastic, it was so relaxing. It’s a great stress reliever.” Women who attend these gatherings make new friendships and support each
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other through different challenges. When the group took a trip to King’s Bluff for rock climbing, it was the first time on a natural rock face for most of them. Fischer remembers the trip with a smile, “The camaraderie was incredible. They’d get halfway up [the rock face], and say ‘okay, I’m coming down,’ and their peers cheered them on and said ‘no, keep climbing!’ They found they could push themselves further than they thought.” When Women in the Wilderness first started, they met midweek during the daytime. It wasn’t long however, until working women were clamoring for a program scheduled at night so that they could attend. Jen and Sam happily obliged and created “Working Women in the Wilderness.” Now every session is offered twice; once in the daytime, and once in the evening. This March, Women in the Wilderness will take aim with archery, paintball, and skeet shooting. To participate, women must be 18 years or older. Preregistration is required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the event. Archery Basics will demonstrate safety and proper form, followed by several rounds to practice and hone your aim. Nock your arrows at the archery range March 3rd from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and March 8th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Cost is $9. Paintball for Beginners will teach paintball safety
and then immediately put those skills into practice! Participants should wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty (think ducking for cover and staying low and out of sight!). The paintballs fly on March 10th from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and March 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Cost is $25. Skeet shooting will help you learn how to safely handle shotguns. Learn techniques for shooting moving targets as flying clay targets are launched over the skeet range. Get locked and loaded March 22nd from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. and March 29th 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Cost is $12. When the weather warms up again, Women in the Wilderness will offer more camping opportunities, so keep your eyes open for new flyers coming soon, or visit www.FortCampbellMWR.com/Recreation/Adventure for more information. The Women in the Wilderness classes are a place where women can make new friends, and learn new skills to enjoy a healthy, outdoor lifestyle. With every new skill, participants call the program “fun, supportive and comfortable.” Come join a group of adventurous, outdoorsy women. Even if it’s your first time really getting your hands dirty, you’ll learn a lot and meet some wonderful people.
This March, Women in the Wilderness will take aim with archery, paintball and skeet shooting.
To sign up, call (270) 412-7854.
Let the Adventure Begin!
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Let’s Go for a Swim
Renovations: Balancing Expectations with Institutional Realities By Jan Wagner
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ome and take a dip in the newly renovated Gardner Pool! That’s right; Gardner Pool is now open for business and ready to serve our Fort Campbell patrons.
We offer swimming lessons, lap swim (military and civilian), recreational swim, and water aerobics. The renovations, though challenging at times, have given us the opportunity to offer recreational activities in a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly atmophere. Please read on for more information about the changes and renovations that have taken place throughout the aquatics program. Over the past three years Fort Campbell Aquatics has been both fortunate and challenged with renovation dollars to upgrade and improve the pool facilities available on post. Working in conjunction with the Department of Public Works (DPW) engineers and the Corps of Engineers, DFMWR has attempted to schedule repairs, renovations and replacements that extend the life of the facilities and best serve our customer’s needs. Sometimes, the best intentions do not go according to plan when working with facilities and systems that are 40 to 65 years old. With that, we have experienced many successes in our journey as well as setbacks. In the end, we know that our customers will find the inconvenience worth the wait. Baldanado Pool: Renovations were twofold. Behind the scenes mechanical and structural issues were paramount with the repairs to the filtration system and replacement of faulty valves, installation of the new anti-entrapment grates, and monitoring system and basin repairs. Up front, we saw the demolition of the two original bath houses and the construction of a new bath house with an
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administrative area and concessions. The slides continue to attract young swimmers. Dolan Pool: In many ways this renovation mirrored Baldanado, with the installation of new grates and monitoring system, valve repairs, and the construction of a new bath house facility. Additionally, a new handicap accessible ramp was constructed from the road to the facility and a Splash Pad play area installed. Dolan still has the only Kiddie Pool on post.
Gardner Pool: This high profile facility has seen an extreme amount of repair, renovation and replacement. As the process began on this facility with a short list of repairs, we all watched with dismay as it quickly cascaded into an apparent unending process, with no
system or part of the structure unaffected; equipped now with a new heating and ventilation system, new electrical wiring, new deck and liner, new bath house, multiple new valves and pumps, and a fresh coat of paint. It is now ready to be utilized and enjoyed. Singles Pool: This is without a doubt, the biggest change to the aquatics landscape. The Army considers this project a repair by replacement. The entire pool basin was removed to the ground and replaced with a zero entry recreational pool. It is also equipped with a new bath house and amazing lighting for after hours parties. During the renovation process, numerous challenges are inevitable to include the timing of contracts, duration, extensions and non availability of services which can be a very frustrating situation for the customers and staff. As a rule of thumb, major projects are scheduled for times they will have the least impact on Soldiers and Families. Challenges also include being able to work within a strict set of guidelines on allocating funds for projects, contract awards,execution and management of contracts. This process impacts the timing of every project. In the end, it can be a long process that often results in extended delays. In spite of the delays, the installation has remained aware of the needs of the post community and the impact on Families during closures. The staff would like to thank the community for their patience, support and understanding. It has been a challenging and rewarding time for us to be a part of these vast improvements. We look to forward to providing you services throughout the year. Review your summer safety and we’ll see you pool side!
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Creative Fun for the Family Guenette Arts and Crafts By Tess Peterson
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re you and your Family looking for some fun activities to do together this spring? If you are ready to get your creative juices flowing, look no further than the Guenette Arts and Crafts Center located right inside Gate 4. They have great classes, workshops, and facilities for kids of all ages. The whole Family can get involved, and whether you are looking for a new hobby or just a place to hone your craft, check out Guenette for all of your crafting and creative needs. When it comes to activities perfect for small hands, Guenette Arts and Crafts offers a great remedy for cabin fever. Every Saturday morning, the center offers children’s workshops. Bring the kids from 10 - 11 a.m. and watch the wheels turn as they enjoy some creative thinking and play. Classes offered include pottery making, where they can make things like nameplates, masks, letter holders, chip and dip sets, candleholders, plates and more. The workshops are open to children age 6 and older; however, if your kiddos are under 12, there must be an adult present. These workshops are only $7 per child, and preregistration is required. When summer comes, the Guenette Arts and Crafts children’s workshops offer paper making and paper marbling. Get your kids out of the house, encourage creative thinking, spark their imagination, and plan your fun now! For a great Family activity, consider painting your own ceramics and clay works. You can choose from a wide variety of pre-made ceramic pieces to include mugs, plates, vases and more. These items are conveniently available for purchase at the arts and crafts center. Once you have your piece, there is a large selection of acrylic paints from which to
choose. After you have finished painting, you can even get a glaze to make your piece safe to use in your home. Can’t decide which premade ceramic piece you like best? Guenette Arts and Crafts has a solution for you. You can purchase as much clay as you want and create your own masterpiece. Firing and glazing fees are available for purchase as well. Walk-ins are welcome anytime for Family fun. The cost for painting your own ceramics and clay works is $2 per person and $1 for children 13 and under.
There are lots of other activities available at Guenette Arts and Crafts. The pottery area in the arts and crafts center offers wheel throwing classes as well as hand building classes. In the hand building classes, prospective potters learn different hand building techniques by making clay trays, coil bowls, slab boxes, jewelry, and more. Each session is two hours long and requires pre-registration. Classes are for ages 14 and older. On top of all that, Guenette Arts and Crafts offers a wood working shop that
includes all of the word working tools you will need, safety videos and wood for purchase. There is also a metal working area, leather crafting, a stained glass work area, and an upholstery area. Custom matting and framing is also available for all of your artwork needs. Better yet, take a framing class and learn how to frame your own works of art! These classes are offered on a regular basis. They also offer VHS to DVD transfer services and digital photo processing. Various art classes are offered to adults, teens, and groups such as FRGs, homeschooled students, special needs students, and Girl and Boy Scout Troops. Whatever your needs, Guenette Arts and Crafts is ready to help you! No matter what kind of craft you choose to create, this is what you can expect from your Guenette Arts and Crafts Center. A courteous and respectful staff will always be available to help you. Should you have questions or concerns about classes or crafts, the team will answer you promptly, politely and with a positive attitude. You can always look forward to high quality products and services. The Guenette Arts and Crafts Center will help with any project you have. You will see the Army Values in action. For more information on these classes, please call Arts and Crafts at (270) 798-6693 and check out their schedule at www.fortcampbellmwr.com. Please keep in mind that the shop is closed Monday and Tuesday. You can call or visit on Wednesday and Thursday between 12:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Happy crafting!
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EVERYBODY’S IRISH The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day
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hen it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, Americans really know how to celebrate. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day as we know and celebrate it now, was invented by Irish-Americans.
What began as a minor religious holiday in Ireland has developed into a major tourist industry. It is a day of green wearing, Guinness induced, silliness that is celebrated by virtually everyone, regardless of their ancestral or religious background. On March 17, everyone is Irish. St. Patrick, who incidentally was British, was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave in the fifth century where he experienced a religious conversion. St. Patrick’s Day is
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celebrated on March 17, the anniversary of his death. Legend has it that he taught Christianity to the Irish pagans using the tri-lobed shamrock to represent the holy trinity. He is also reported to have driven the snakes out of Ireland. Even though scientists say that there never were any snakes in Ireland due to the surrounding icy seas, and there is no proof of the shamrock story, isn’t is more fun to believe Chicago River on the stories of myth and legend? It makes it all seem a little like St. Patrick’s Day a fairy tale or a fable with a morality lesson. This is why these stories, likely Day parade, but it is certainly not the only place told by monks, have been passed down over to be on St. Patrick’s Day. Boston, Philadelphia, the centuries and have become a part of our Chicago, and Savannah, Georgia also offer culture. Let’s face it, the truth can sometimes huge parades and celebrations. These are the be a bit boring, and it’s much easier to teach largest and most well publicized events, but small to mid size towns across the country and someone a lesson with a cool story. Like many immigrant communities, around the world also celebrate the holiday. It is likely that no the Irish that came to matter where you America after the are or what you potato famine were believe, you will be initially feared and wearing a little bit hated by many. They of green on March talked funny and 17. Don’t know practiced Catholicism of a parade or celein a largely Protestant bration nearby? country. Celebrating Make your own! ~Irish proverb St. Patrick’s Day gave Gather up friends them a way to honor their culture and show a sign of solidarity along and have a get together with finger foods (see with other Irish. They were ridiculed by many, our great recipes on page 10) or make more until their numbers grew and it was recognized traditional Irish fare of potatoes, soda bread, that they represented a large political vote. cabbage, and Irish stew. Want to go where the big Then, everybody became parties are taking place? a little Irish. Contact MWR Leisure Travel It wasn’t until Services to book your March 17, 1762 when Irish destination from Ireland to Soldiers serving in the Chicago and beyond by British Army marched calling (270) 798-7436. No through New York City to matter what your plans, celebrate their heritage remember to have a little fun that the St. Patrick’s Day and celebrate the Irish in you. parade was born. New Cheers! York City has the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s
May you never forget what is worth remembering, or remember what is best forgotten.
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26. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422 Dining & Entertainment 27. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-1822 28. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-2175 27. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610 29. Dawg Haus (270) 798-0766 27. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610 30. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140 Recreation & Leisure Aquatics 32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-5207 33. Dolan Pool (270) 798-5350 31. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-6310 34. Singles Pool (270) 798-4247 Outdoor Recreation 35. *Arcade & Gaming Center (The Zone) 36. BOSS Program (270) 798-7858 37. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-5887 27. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-4906 82. Challenge Course (270) 412-7855 39. Adventure Program (270) 412-7854 40. Archery Range (270) 798-2175 41. Dog Park, North (270) 798-2175 42. Dog Park, South (270) 798-2175 43. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-2175 83. Paintball (270) 956-3118 38. Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-2175 45. Riding Stables (270) 798-2629 46. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-2175 47. RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-2175 48. Skeet Range (270) 412-4015 49. Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-3001 36. Recreation Center (Dale Wayren) (270) 798-7391 Sports & Fitness 50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-3094
Physical Fitness Facilities (PFF) 52. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-9418 53. Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-7355 54. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-2753 55. Lozada PFF (270) 798-4306 56. Olive PFF (270) 798-4101 57. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-3320 58. Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320 Trades & Services 59. Army Education (270) 798-5886 60. Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-6693 61. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/1100 62. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-5612 60. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171 63. Equipment Rental (Gear to Go) (270) 798-6806 64. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-5729 65. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614 Travel & Lodging 66. Army Lodging (Richardson) (931) 431-4496 67. Army Lodging (Turner) (270) 439-2229 68. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436 Miscellaneous Services 69. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-9793 70. Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-8055 71. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-7161 72. Commissary (270) 798-3663 73. Division Parade Field 74. Fisher House (270) 798-8330 75. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 798-5047 76. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 956-4495 77. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-7535 68. Main Post PX (270) 439-1841/1842 78. MWR Director (270) 798-9953 78. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-6818 80. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/4986 81. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636 *Coming Soon
No Utensils Needed By Tara Goodson
Opportunities abound for get-togethers this month. March brings us Saint Patrick’s Day, March Madness and the arrival of warm spring weather. Any of these are good excuses to host a party or even a fun movie night with your closest friends. You don’t have to plan an elaborate menu to enjoy delicious treats. I questioned my friends, co-workers, acquaintances and even complete Shrimp Kisses Courtesy of Randi Nelson 20 peeled and deveined, extra large shrimp 1 ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 3 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into slivers 10 slices thick sliced bacon, cut in half 20 toothpicks, soaked in water Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat, and lightly oil the grate. Use a sharp paring knife to cut down the backs of the shrimp nearly all the way through and spread apart the two halves. Open up the shrimp and lay them on your work surface. Spoon some crumbled feta cheese onto each shrimp (be generous), then top with slivers of jalapeno pepper. Close up the shrimp and wrap each with a strip of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Cook on the preheated grill until the bacon has begun to crisp and the shrimp is no longer translucent in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. You may also bake these for 15-20 minutes, if it’s too cold to grill.
Alligator Eyes Courtesy of Beth Ryherd 1 (24 oz) jar crisp pickle spears 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, slightly softened 2 (4 oz) packages very thinly sliced deli ham Spread cream cheese evenly over all sides of the pickle spear. You will want a fairly thick layer. Wrap the ham around the pickle, ensuring the cream cheese is covered. Slice in bite size pieces. Baby BLT Courtesy of Megan Mahoney 1 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup green onions, chopped finely 2 T fresh parsley, chopped 24 cherry tomatoes Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a small bowl and stir until well blended. Cut a small slice of the top of each tomato. Using a small melon baller or spoon, scoop the inside of the tomato out and discard. Fill each tomato with the bacon mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled.
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strangers about their favorite finger foods. I got so many responses that I probably could publish a mini-cookbook, but I will focus on these five yummy recipes and refer to Rowena’s blog, www.saraplicious.com for additional ideas. Set your table with nice plates, napkins, serving forks or spoons and a selection of beverages and your guests will be sure to snack away. Crab and Artichoke Dip Courtesy of Rowena Mateo-Sjovall 2 (15oz) cans of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 8 oz lump crab meat 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper Optional: 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine artichokes, crab meat, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Mix in garlic, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to oven safe dish and spread evenly. Top with bread crumbs and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with pita chips, bread or wafer crackers.
Veggie Squares Courtesy of Nikki Goldsmith 1 (8 oz) package of refrigerated crescent rolls 1 package of Ranch seasoning 16 oz container of sour cream Assorted raw vegetables Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll crescent rolls without separating them onto a baking sheet, crimp seams together. Bake according to directions on the package. While baking, mix sour cream and ranch seasoning together and dice veggies to uniform bite size pieces. Once the crescent rolls are cool, spread sour cream mixture evenly across the top. Top with your favorite vegetables. I chose carrots, broccoli, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes and green onions.
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PULL!! Fast-paced Fun at Fort Campbell Skeet Range By Leila Tsybulina
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f you are one of those people who crave outdoor adventure, you will be happy to know that Fort Campbell has plenty to offer.
One exciting activity that Family and friends could do together is clay target shooting using shotguns. The Fort Campbell skeet, trap and 5-stand ranges are open to Soldiers, Families and authorized patrons. You do not need to have previous shooting experience or knowledge to shoot at the ranges; however, any shooter under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to shoot. Also, everyone who wants to use the range for skeet, trap or 5-stand games must sign a hold harmless waiver form. The skeet range is located on 11th Airborne Division Road, outside of Gate 10, past the riding stables and Fletcher’s Fork Campground. The Fort Campbell skeet range regular hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. Fridays and Mondays are usually set aside for unit organizational shoots. Those interested in organizational shoots as well as groups of ten or more must schedule their skeet and trap adventure one week in advance; that way they can utilize the range for the full day. The rate of an organizational shoot is $4 for one game of skeet or trap. Manager Don Donnelly said this time of year is not as busy as spring and fall because winter weather discourages people
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from coming out to the range. “Right now, my busiest day is Wednesday because I have a skeet league. There is the possibility to form a 5-stand league on Thursdays if there are enough participants,” Donnelly said. The league games run for five weeks and are open to anyone who wants to sign up. The price for the league games is cheaper than the regular skeet or 5-stand games. “You can shoot anytime Wednesday. If you miss Wednesday, you have until the following Wednesday to make up those targets,” Donnelly said. Or, “if you know you are going to be gone, you can shoot ahead.” Every Wednesday, the skeet league participants must shoot 50 targets. League participants who know they will be missing a week’s game can shoot 100 targets the week prior to their absence. “That way they will be covered for the next [game] or when they come back they can shoot 100 targets as long as there is not two full weeks of non-shooting,” Donnelly said. In addition to the regularly scheduled activities, the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) has three registered shoots a year on Fort Campbell; one in March, one in June and another in September. Those shoots are usually held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are reserved for NSSA members. “When I’m having one of those shoots, I’m not open to the public because they pretty much take over the range, all three of my ranges
are used all day all three days,” Donnelly said. There are also “fun shoots” that involve 200 “birds” for all games of skeet, trap and 5-stand. The next yearly fun shoot is scheduled for April 19th. All the targets for this low-gun fun shoot are shot from the hip. If you are looking for your next adventure, head to the Fort Campbell skeet range for some outdoor fun!
Skeet, Trap and 5-Stand Range 6657 11th Airborne Div Ave. Fort Campbell, KY Hours: Wed., Thur., Sat. & Sun., noon - 8 p.m. Prices: Skeet/Trap - $5 per round (25 target game), 5-Stand - $7.50 per round. Price does not include ammunition; 12 and 20 gauge is $6.75/box, 10 and 28 gauge is $8.50/box. One box of shells is enough for one round of skeet or trap. Active Duty Soldiers, their Families, and Retired Military may rent use of a shotgun for $5 per day. Military ID or DOD ID card is required to rent shotguns. Privately owned guns are not required to be Fort Campbell registered to be used at the skeet range as long as they do not go through one of the main gates. However, the gun must be cased, unloaded, and as soon as it comes out of the vehicle it must be opened. If you bring your own shotgun shells, the shot size must be 7.5, 8 or 9.
For information or questions, contact Manager Don Donnelly at (270) 412-4015 or skeetrange@fortcampbellmwr.com Website: fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/skeet/index.html
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Keep your Eye on the Target By Keri McPeak Imagine yourself defying the laws of physics with the bow strung, focusing on the target yards away. You breathe in and hold steady, release, and bulls-eye, you hit the target! Who would have thought that a sport like archery could provide such a rush and sense of accomplishment? Fort Campbell is blessed to have an archery range and an extremely knowledgeable instructor to assist Soldiers and their Families. It is a great place to learn and experience the thrill of the sport. The Fort Campbell archery program is considered as the standard by which many other installations base their programs. Representatives from other installations as well as the Paralympic Committee have come to observe how archery instructor Art Petit, a two time gold medal winner in the Sunshine Games and two time silver and bronze Senior Olympic medal winner, and Outdoor Recreation, run the program. In addition to lessons that can be scheduled by appointment, Mr. Petit offers
archery programs for Warriors in Transition (WT), Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) for reintegration purposes, Purple Camp in association with
the Armed Services YMCA, Camp We Can for members of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and various Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) programs such as School Age Services (SAS) and EDGE!
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Over the years that Mr. Petit has been teaching the art of archery, he has seen how the sport provides a positive mental challenge to participants as well as improving their self esteem and self confidence. After all of his experiences, Mr. Petit states that he has “never seen a person shoot a bow and not like it.” Depending on the weather, lessons for archery are offered on Sundays as early as March through August and the equipment needed is included in the lesson. This is a great opportunity to receive one-on-one instruction from a great archer and sportsman. Participants must be at least ten years of age, and if under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Other restrictions apply. For information on getting started in archery or to take your archery skills to the next level, call Fort Campbell’s Outdoor Recreation Office at (270) 798-2175. You can also visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com or email Outdoor Recreation at outdoors@fortcampbellmwr.com.
Soldiers & Spouses Make New Friends While Staying Active.
By Katherine Kolodzie
Whether you’re just bored and looking for something new and fun or you’re a competitive sports maniac looking to match your skills against other athletes, the MWR Sports and Fitness office has something for you. According to those who have started teams with friends and co-workers, it’s definitely worthwhile. “We had a blast. Some ladies don’t realize how easy it is to put a team together,” says Maria Allizza Shaw, of the Lady Nightstalkers softball team. “Roy Dickerson (MWR Intramural Sports Director) was so helpful. If we had questions, we could always go to him.” “It’s definitely a good way to make friends, because now I’m friends with all the people on my team. It gets us out of the house,” said Vanessa Storuzuk. She posted a call for softball players on her Facebook page, “I think about 80% of my team were people I met on Facebook.” Both male and female Soldiers can create a team within their Company,
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Battalion or Brigade. Spouses can gather up friends or FRG (Family Readiness Group) members and create a women’s or co-ed team. Female Soldiers have the option of signing up for a company team, or joining one of the Spouse teams. Soccer, softball and kickball teams will begin to face off in just a few weeks. Be sure to sign up before the registration deadline, which is March 31st for soccer, April 25th for softball season 1, and May 2nd for kickball.
This summer brings several new sporting events, including a home run derby, dodge ball and volleyball tournaments. Dodge ball and volleyball are just two of the many sports that offer Spouses a chance to play on the same co-ed team, or separately on men’s and women’s teams. MWR Sports also offers flag football, racquetball, an Army 10-miler team, tennis, basketball, and wrestling. Sports programs are offered year round, with some sports offered multiple times throughout the year. Check out the schedule at www.FortCampbellMWR.com/Recreation/Sports. Click on the grey link to the “2011 Sports Schedule” at the center of the page. All intramural & recreational sports programs are limited to valid ID card holders ages 18 and older. To join a sports team, or to get your own team started, contact Roy Dickerson at (270) 956-1006 or email him at roy.dickerson@us.army.mil.
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Get into the Groove
By Amanda Hoover
Are you ready to switch up your workout routine? Are you sick of just running on the treadmill and lifting weights? With its newly renovated aerobic room and enticing whirlpool hot tub, the Estep Wellness Center is just the place for you. Along with these features, Estep has a bike and abs room, a spacious weight room, a relaxing steam room, lockers available for rent, and child care. Sticking to an exercise routine can be difficult, but by choosing Estep you are one step closer to meeting your fitness goals and actually enjoying all the hard work! This facility provides a fun way to spice up your normal workout routine by offering numerous aerobic classes such as Zumba, Yoga, Turbo Kick, Indoor Cycling, and Step Plus. These are just a few of the classes offered, all of them giving your body a different type of workout. One of the gym’s most popular classes is Zumba. Zumba has danced its way into gyms across the country and has proven to be a calorie-killer, yet a very enjoyable and fun way to exercise. The Zumba class is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that combines global
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music and various dance styles to sculpt and tone the body in a fun atmosphere. Adding to the already enjoyable environment, there are disco lights that go along with the theme, “Ditch the Workout and Join the Party.” With that being said, who wouldn’t want to give it a try? If Zumba does not seem like your niche and you feel like being adventurous, try Estep’s Belly Dance class. It is a six week program that focuses on exotic hip, torso, and shoulder movements. Throughout the six weeks, a certified instructor will work with the class to learn a choreographed dance. At the end of the program, they will perform to show-off their new and improved belly dancing skills! Belly Dance is offered twice a day on Wednesdays, at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for your convenience. The next program will start this month, and with a small price of $45, you will be on your way to shedding those unwanted pounds. Don’t let not having a babysitter stop you from working out! Another great benefit of this gym is the free child care for any MWR Spouse discount card holder. Without the discount card, the cost is $3 per hour, per child. Child care is
available for children over the age of six weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required and your child must be registered with CYSS (Child, Youth, & School Services) before using this service. Estep is available to both military Families and Civilians. There are no contracts but there is a small fee to use the gym, as well as a $3 fee per class. The option to pay by day or by month is available. No more hassling with contracts! The Estep Wellness Center has so many more benefits and programs that will help improve your lifestyle. To find out everything Estep has to offer, check out their website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/Estep or give them a call at (270) 798-4023. Improve the way you workout while having a blast and call Estep today!
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An Outdoorsy Kind of Girl By Keri McPeak This month MWR Life is showcasing different facilities in the Recreation Division and who better to be the MWR Life featured employee than Ms. Kristin Wilcox, Director of Outdoor Recreation. As the Director of Outdoor Recreation, Kristin oversees all of the programs located at Outdoor Recreation to include Hunting and Fishing, Riding Stables, Dog Kennels, Adventure Programs, Warrior Adventure Quest, Paintball, Skeet Range, and the Challenge Course Complex. Before becoming the Director of Outdoor Recreation, Kristin started as a Recreational Therapist and Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor with a psychiatric residential facility for children and adolescents. Upon completing an internship with the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Ms. Wilcox was placed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and worked in the Liberty Program. In the Navy, the Liberty Program is very comparable to the BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) program that is offered through the Army. It was at Pearl Harbor that Kristin found her niche and love for serving those who serve.
From there, Ms. Wilcox applied to the Army Management Trainee Program. Upon being accepted, Kristin found herself at Fort Campbell for the first time. Although Kristin was only here for a year before she was sent on to be the Outdoor Recreation Programs Manager at Fort Lewis, Washington, she developed a fondness for Fort Campbell. Soon, fate came calling after Kristin had
been at Fort Lewis for a brief year, and she returned to Fort Campbell. Since her return, Ms. Wilcox has been able to implement specialty programs to cater to the needs of Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion. These programs offer therapeutic horseback riding, team building events, Challenge Course activities, whitewater kayaking, and more. Coming from a military Family, Kristin understands how hard the military lifestyle can be on both Soldiers and the Family members, and that being able to utilize the services provided by Outdoor Recreation grants a sense of ease and much needed exciting activity. These programs allow Kristin and the Outdoor Recreation team to focus on helping Soldiers, Families, Retirees, and Civilians. At the end of the day, “It is very gratifying to know that MWR has made a difference in the life of Soldiers and their Families,” says Wilcox. “I cannot imagine a better option than giving back to those who have given so much.”
A Seuss is a Seuss, of course of course By Tara Goodson
Dr. Seuss was creative with a word, but what about him is unlearned? Did he write in outer space? Did he have a funny face, or did his film come in last place? Reading is fun! It’s never boring. Children around the world are most adoring. We thank him for his rhymes and mirth and now we celebrate his birth! Theodore Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. R.F. Sink Library
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will celebrate his birth in conjunction with Children’s Story and Craft time on March 3, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The staff will read three different books; Wish for a Wish, Are you My Mother?, and Snug House Bug House. For their craft, children will have a chance to make his iconic hat. Ted, as he was known to his friends and Family, wrote under several pen names. He started this due to a wee bit of trouble he got into in college when he and his friends were caught drinking. The dean put him on probation and stripped him of his editorship of the college humor magazine, Jack-O-Lantern. Dr. Seuss began publishing under his new pen name, Dr. Theophrastus Seuss, to avoid further punishment. Seuss, also his middle name, was pronounced Zoice, but he Americanized it and that’s how we came to know our beloved author. He moved into the world of children’s books after discovering articles about children’s lack of interest in
reading. Although he had published books, poems, and advertisements prior to The Cat in the Hat, this short story launched the Dr. Seuss we know and love. Published in 1957, this 236 word book is the one Seuss is most identified with. The runaway success of The Cat in the Hat helped Seuss and his wife establish Beginner Books. Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and Hop on Pop soon followed. While teaching kids to read, Dr. Seuss also wanted to teach kids how to think. He didn’t want to write a book that preached at kids, or one with an overly moral tale, so he created the potential for good in Horton Hears a Who, Yertle the Turtle, and The Lorax. Parents, kids, and teachers alike can learn more about Dr. Seuss at R.F. Sink Library and by visiting www.seussville.com.
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