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Celebrate the Military Child Editor Melissa Wells

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Chris Campbell Sharlene Carter Andrea Latimore Charlene Mazur Keri McPeak Tess Peterson Jan Wagner Mary Vozar RN, MSN, CIMI

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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.

In April we celebrate Month of the Military Child, our chance to honor the children of Fort Campbell. During this month there are a host of activities featuring the theme “101 Things I Love.”

All of these activities are fun for kids as well as parents and encourage bonding and togetherness. You can learn more about these great activities by checking out our calendar on page 8 and by reading the featured article on page 4. In this issue, we also find out more about how childcare centers work and the specialized training required of those who care for our children on page 14. As an extra special treat this month, we asked Chef Bob to prepare some quick and healthy treats for kids on page 10. These recipes will be enjoyed by both adults and children and are very easy to prepare.

April is also Child Abuse Awareness Month and a proclamation has been signed by our Garrison Commander, COL Perry C. Clark. You can view this proclamation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FortCampbellMWR. If you are not a fan of our Facebook page yet, now is a great time to join us!

Speaking of cooking, we have exciting news about a great event coming to Fort Campbell. Read all about it on page 16. We have also included some great information about local attractions and amusement parks, recycling and energy savings, as well as events for National Library Month and the upcoming Military Spouse Appreciation Week activities.

There are some great ideas to fill up your calendar with fun for the whole month and beyond!

Gardening in April is when it really starts to get exciting. You should be seeing shoots of green from those lettuces, kale, spring onions and other “cool weather crop seeds” that you planted in March. You may need to thin out seedlings to prevent overcrowding. You will also want to do some winter clean-up. Remove dead canes from your rose bushes as well as getting rid of dead branches, leaf litter, and other debris around your yard. Check your local area to find out about restrictions for pick up of these items, or better yet, start your own compost pile! It is also a great idea to sketch or draw your garden plan for this year. It will be a great resource for you next year when you start planting. It is always a good idea to rotate crops to improve soil and reduce disease and pest infestation. Keeping a plan in your records makes it much easier to plan for next year’s crop.

Enjoy the warmer weather!

Melissa Wells, Editor mwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com

The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change.

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By Chris Cambell Every April is a time to lift up our most valuable treasures and rejoice because this month is all about THEM. April has been set aside by the Army to celebrate what it means to be a Military Child. Therefore, this year Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) has come up with a common theme to celebrate these children. Mariah Bridges, a kindergarden student at Marshall School Age Services, has figured out what we should do, and how it should be done. Little Miss Bridges walked into an office with some influential CYSS people and said “101 things I love. I love a sunny day!” Light bulbs went off and the wheels started to turn as the room rolled out and went to work. With this idea, CYSS started developing events to go along with the theme, “101 Things That We Love.” The ideas have included t-shirt designs, a book designed around 100 things that children like, lock ins, fashion shows, field days, track meets, dances, carnivals, parades, food experiences that only a child would love, and much more. What makes this so special is that a child took a basic and simple approach and made professionals step back and say “Why didn’t we think of that?” Good job Mariah! This month is a time to thank Military Children and celebrate what makes a child a child and allow them to be just that - a child. We sometimes take for granted what we have and the blessings that we have received. I live by a quote that I think is worth repeating.

“Look at the world from my perspective and really care about my needs. Let me know you appreciate what I do. Give me time to be upset and time to cry. Let me use tools that I contain, but pull and twist what I seem not to find easy – Don’t let go when I deserve to be grounded and let me see what you see.” With the experience of a 5 year old we were able to capture the essence of this message.

What do they like? Mariah Bridges and hundreds of other children this month get to express themselves with colorful art, dance and fashion. The School Age Services (SAS) program also has adopted Miss Bridges’ philosophy by putting together a fashion show. The show is all from the perspective of the children and how they see their world. No donations or sponsorship, just outfits bedazzled, chopped and rearranged to fit the view of each child.

Stage design, the flavor of the music, and finger foods all set up and prepared by children. Who knows what we might see or eat; this is their day and their world. Don’t forget other activities that will be going on that the children wanted. “We love Ice Cream!” they screamed, so let us all scream for ice cream at our Ice Cream Social; chanting their School Age Services (SAS) site name as they enter the starting blocks for their 4th annual Hershey Track and Field extravaganza. Not to be outdone, the Child Development Centers have a slick parade that will kick off the month. This will lead into their Kidriffic activities - field days, creative programming, and unique child driven activities. SAS will also have a Field Day with cotton candy, snow cones, site challenges, food fights, and other activities designed around getting dirty and having fun.

Other activities planned include: a girls’ Pamper Me day, What Boys Do Day, a lock-in, cooking experiences, daily challenges, and community service projects.

No matter what activities are happening in Child, Youth and School Services during the Month of the Military Child, the children are the focus and celebrating them is our honor. It is all about 101 things they love and since they love them, we do too. Check out the Month of the Military Child Calendar of Events in this issue.

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re you just arriving at Fort Campbell and looking for childcare? Perhaps you are a new parent wondering about your childcare options.

Either way, Fort Campbell Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) can help. CYSS enhances the emotional, social, physical, intellectual and creative growth of children and youth in a culturally diverse environment.

Fort Campbell Child Development Centers, or CDCs, provide full-time and hourly childcare for children six weeks through five years of age in a nurturing, trusting, secure and healthy environment. During the Month of the Military Child, we focus on Child Development Centers and what they offer Military Families.

Every year, CYSS conducts a Self Study. During the Self Study, CYSS looks at each aspect of their facilities and care provided to see what is working and what is not. Any changes that need to be made are addressed right away. Once that test has been completed, the Regional Headquarters conducts an annual assessment called the Installation Child and Youth Evaluation Team. The CYSS Headquarters assessment addresses the Self Study as well as looking at each facility and its staff more in depth. Once the Headquarters has approved the installation CYSS, a Department of Defense Certificate of Operation is issued. Every U.S. Army installation CYSS must obtain the DOD Certificate of Operation each and every year. Without the certificate, the facilities will not remain open. These high standards are what makes Army childcare a benchmark for the rest of the country.

To provide an educational atmosphere, Fort Campbell Child Development Centers are accredited through the National Association for the

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Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Accreditation is essential because it recognizes those programs that provide high quality care and education to young children. Military Families have a unique opportunity for childcare through the outstanding facilities on post. The purpose of Fort Campbell CDCs is not only to foster child development; it is also to maintain the readiness of Soldiers by providing a safe environment for their children. To maintain facilities and child development, the Fort Campbell CYSS facilities maintain partnerships with the Public Health Office, the Safety Office, and the fire departments. By keeping these relationships strong, CYSS ensures that children are safe in all facilities.

So what makes CDCs developmental instead of just day cares? Children enrolled in Fort Campbell Child Development Centers start out as young as six weeks old and continue through age 5.

Child and Youth Program Assistants (CYPA) foster the development of children at every age through play. Each interaction with children is used as a learning experience.

Whether the action is putting away toys or learning essential communication skills, CYPAs are trained to mentor children. Each CYPA strives to complete their Child Development Associate certificate within two years of employment at Fort Campbell CDCs. The work required for this certificate

affords the quality training and knowledge needed to provide cutting edge childcare.

Many of the staffers at Fort Campbell CDCs are Military Spouses. They understand the strain put on Military Families, and are able to provide camaraderie and support in times of need.

In support of the Army Family Covenant, Child, Youth and School Services offers respite childcare two Saturdays each month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one Friday a month from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All children who have a parent who is a deployed Soldier are eligible for this service. Children must be registered with CYSS in order to participate. Please see the current Super Saturday and Friday Night Out Schedule for more information.

Month of the Military Child is a time to celebrate the kids that keep our military strong. Many programs and events will be happening throughout the month of April at Fort Campbell CDCs. Be sure to check out the Child Development Center where your child is registered to see what is happening. The theme for 2010 Month of the Military Child is 101 Reasons It Is Great To Be a Military Child.

With all of the hard work CYSS staffers commit to every day, parents and kids will surely be able to identify 101 reasons it is great to be a Military Kid! If you are not registered with Child, Youth and School Services and you wish to be, please call the Parent Central Services at (270) 798-0674. Respite care schedule is available at http://www.fortcampbellmwr.com/CYS/.

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Crazy Hat Day

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By Melissa Wells April is the Month of the Military Child and a great time to celebrate and have fun.

As we honor these wonderful Military Children, we have to remember that Families are still busy and there is a constant juggle to fit in work, play, activities and the tasks that make up the busy day to day life of a Family. That’s why we thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to get together with Chef Bob and figure out some quick, easy, and healthy treats for kids. As usual, Chef Bob was very excited and began immediately whipping up some fantastic recipes to share with you. These are simple recipes that offer kids a great chance to help out mom or dad in the kitchen and maybe try their hand at making snacks. It is also a great opportunity for parents and kids to do something fun together. Sometimes the best conversations and moments are shared with an activity. Best of all, most of these snacks can be made in under 20 minutes and can be prepared in advance; great to keep handy for after school snacks! Enjoy these fantastic treats and have a happy and safe Month of the Military Child!

PEPPERONI ROLLS

2 packages frozen bread dough (thawed) Pepperoni (sliced or cubed) Cheese (cubed or shredded, any type) Butter (melted) Romano cheese (grated)

For more information about Chef Bob’s recipes for kids, check out MWR Life on Air, airing the week of April 12 when Chef Bob demonstrates some of these recipes with the help of some of Fort Campbell’s kids!

ANTS ON A LOG Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Slice dough into 1/2 inch slices and place a piece of pepperoni and cheese in the center of each slice. Roll the dough around the pepperoni and cheese and make sure it is sealed.

Place rolls on a cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.

As rolls begin to brown, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with grated cheese. Yum!

5 stalks celery 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup raisins

Cut celery stalks in half and spread with peanut butter.

Sprinkle with raisins and serve. Cream cheese may be used in place of peanut butter.

APPLES & CREAM CHEESE DIP BANANA WRAP 1 flour tortilla or sandwich wrap 3 Tbsp peanut butter 1 banana Jelly (optional)

Lay the sandwich wrap or tortilla flat and spread with peanut butter, jelly, or both. Peel the banana and place it on one side of the wrap. Roll up while tucking ends in, like a burrito. You could use fruit flavord cream cheese instead of peanut butter in the recipe too. Enjoy!

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5 medium apples (cored and sliced) 1/2 cup orange juice 1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened) 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Core apples, immediately place them in a large bowl and pour orange juice over them. Stir apples to thoroughly coat (this prevents browning). Using a mixer, combine cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla.

Place mixture into individual dipping bowls.

Remove apples from orange juice and dip in the cream cheese mixture.

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By Mary Vozar RN, MSN, CIMI New Parent Support - Home Visitor Managing springtime allergies is easy as learning your ABCs.

A is for Awareness.

Being aware of when allergy season begins is the first line of defense when addressing allergy symptons.

In this neck of the woods, it can begin as early as February for trees, early April for flowers and year-round for grass. Knowing what triggers your allergies is the first step in getting ahead of the game.

B is for Beneficial.

It’s beneficial to find the best treatment plan for you and your child.

Once you experience symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, runny nose, and congestion, controlling the symptoms with over the counter or prescribed medication is the most helpful solution. There are many natural home remedies out there, but consulting your primary care provider or allergist will provide you and your Family with the best plan of care.

C is for Control.

Controlling is a positive spin on what’s known as prevention. The following prevention techniques can go a long way in managing your springtime allergies.

• Avoid high pollen areas that are known triggers for allergies.

• Your local weather forecast is your friend, check out daily pollen counts and stay indoors if the count is high.

• School-aged children need to be prepared. The school nurse is an excellent resource for your child, even for mild symptoms.

• Wear long sleeve shirts and pants to cover skin.

• Change your home air filters regularly.

• Wash your hands.

• Vacuum regularly including baseboards and behind the stove and refrigerator.

• Shower in the evening rather than the morning so the pollen is out of your hair.

• Have someone else mow your lawn and stay off the grass the day it’s cut, make sure the cut grass is bagged and removed.

• Remove clothing and shoes at the front door so it reduces the transfer of pollen throughout your home.

By following some basic ABCs, you will come a long way in managing and combating springtime allergies.

A special side note for moms of babies from “The Baby Book” by Sears & Sears. “To tell whether it’s a cold versus allergies, check out the nasal secretions, with an allergy the baby’s nose will run and the drainage is clear and watery compared to nasal drainage from a cold that’s thick and won’t drain or it dangles, accompanied by other signs of infection such as fever. Please remember to always check with your pediatrician for any concerns you have with your child.”

By Andrea Latimore As a child, I remember being dropped off at my Great Aunt’s house while my Mother went to work. I later found out that my Great Aunt was running a daycare center out of her home. Parents from surrounding neighborhoods would bring their children to her daycare because they felt that it was a safe and friendly environment, and they could trust who was watching their children. Choosing child care can be difficult. Parents not only have to worry about their child’s safety, but they also have to worry about the quality of the facility where their children learn and grow.

The U.S. Army Family Child Care (FCC) Program is one of many child care options provided for Military Families.

The FCC program is an in-home child care system that provides flexible hours, a

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comfortable Family like setting, and activities based on real life experiences. All homes operated children to receive the same quality of care in an FCC home as in a child

by FCC providers are Army development center. certified. Providers go through If you want to find a happy “home extensive training and have to pass stringent background checks away- from- home” atmosphere for your children, then the Army Family Child Care and inspections. Groups of Program is for you! For more information providers are networked with their own director and trainer and managed about FCC Providers, visit www.armyfcc.com or email them at like a child development center. campcysfcc@us.army.mil .

FCC homes also meet specific requirements related to health, fire Interested in Becoming an FCC prevention, safety, and child development Provider? and are regularly visited and inspected by Want to stay at home with your children and FCC, Child, Youth & School Services earn some extra income?

(CYSS), and Installation representatives.

Become an FCC provider. All providers go Most homes offer full-day, part-day, and through extensive training, and become Army hourly care. Some homes offer special certified at no cost. In addition, providers have services that include evening and weekend access to a free loan of equipment, USDA Food Program reimbursements, and financial hours, and care for special needs children incentives. For more information on how to and mildly ill children. FCC homes offer a become a provider, visit great environment for children of different www.fortcampbellmwr.com/CYS/FCC ages to learn from each other in a small or call (270) 798-4959. group setting. Parents can expect their

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mericans are fascinated by cooking shows. This phenomenon is evident by the popularity of The Food Network and shows like Ace of Cakes, and Top Chef.

How many times have you watched shows like these and thought, “Gosh, they make that look so easy, but there is just no way that I could do that.”

Well, Fort Campbell is offering you the chance to experience a top chef and cooking show in person with Chef Jon Ashton and the Relish Cooking Show and Expo.

The Expo and show will be available to current military ID card holders to include: active duty, Retirees, and Family Members. Although the final details are still being ironed out, make sure you mark your calendar and plan on being at Cole Park Commons on April 22. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the start of the Expo, followed by the show at 7 p.m. It is sure to be an experience from which you and the whole Family will enjoy and remember.

Chef Ashton grew up in Liverpool, England and learned the joy of cooking as a child through his grandmother. He has made guest appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the TODAY Show. Jon has also worked with celebrities and recognized culinary idols such as Vince Vaughn, Seth Green, Andy Garcia, Rachael Ray, Paula Dean, Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewart and Giada De Laurentis, to name a few. He is also the Executive Chef for the Relish Magazine and travels the world doing media tours and presentations.

Relish Magazine is a monthly magazine filled with wonderfully easy and tasty recipes that reaches approximately 15 million households nationwide. Residents of Kentucky are happy to receive their monthly copy of the Relish Magazine in the Kentucky New Era. Fort Campbell residents will soon be able to enjoy this same bonus. Once a month, starting April 22, the Fort Campbell Courier will include the Relish Magazine as an insert

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By Keri McPeak for Fort Campbell residents to enjoy. To kick-off this exciting addition for the Fort Campbell Courier, Jon Ashton and the Relish Cooking Show and Expo will be visiting Fort Campbell.

According to Ted Jatczak from the Kentucky New Era and Fort Campbell Courier, “We have had the good fortune to work with Jon Ashton for Relish Cooking Schools in Hopkinsville the past two years. When the opportunity presented itself to bring the show and expo to Fort Campbell, we JUMPED at the opportunity. His recipes include a heavy dose of laughter and entertainment - you will not leave disappointed.“ This is sure to be a fun filled evening as you experience a wonderful atmosphere jam packed with excitement, sensational food, and laughter. Critics have nothing but positive comments and reviews are raving about the high energy Ashton who exudes a passion for food and life. The Shelbyville Times-Gazette said, “This is not your ordinary cooking show. Though technique and useful kitchen tips will be sprinkled over the evening’s agenda, Ashton’s charisma, audience interaction, and British wit are expected to be the real show stopper.” Through Chef Ashton’s passion, he has developed a mission to share the art and education of food. Visiting schools, exposing children to healthy habits,

and teaching them not to be afraid of food is one of the many joys Jon shares at each place he visits. Fort Campbell will be in for a real treat as Ashton visits select locations during his stay.

Expo and show goers can expect vendor booths, local product and food samples, door prizes, lots of laughter and fun, and so much more!

For more information about the Relish Cooking Show and Expo, please call (270) 798-7535.

Chocolate Cream Pie 3 cups whole or 2% reduced-fat milk 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1⁄2 Tbsp cornstarch 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 (9-inch) pastry shell, baked Whipped cream Heat milk in microwave until hot. Sift sugar, flour and cornstarch into a saucepan. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and cook until thick and bubbly. Whisk in egg yolks and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla and chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted. Let cool. Pour into cooled pastry shell and chill at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream.

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ou can’t turn on the radio or television without hearing about the multiple global initiatives to “Go Green,” Reduce/Reuse/Recycle, reduce your carbon footprint, and improve water conservation.

How do we start? The whole process can seem overwhelming; save the planet, save the polar bears, and recently save the polar ice cap. Daunting! How can we as a military community do our part?

Start with tracking a normal day.

Time how long you are in the shower. How many lights did you turn on from the bedroom to the kitchen? Did you turn them off as you left the rooms? Have you got the coffee maker going, do you turn it off after you’ve poured your cup? Do the kids have the tap running wide open as they are brushing their teeth? The music is playing on your MP3 while you dress and get breakfast ready; the television is playing cartoons. What’s for breakfast? Is the stove or the microwave running? Are you planning lunches for the day; how are you packaging them? Wow, we haven’t even got the kids to school and ourselves to work and already we can do a lot!

First let’s take a page out of the Myth Busters many challenges and talk about the lights in our home. We can start by replacing our old light bulbs with new energy efficient bulbs.

They have been proven to use less energy and last longer than the traditional bulbs. Then we can turn lights out every time we leave the room. It is not cheaper to leave them on! All tests concluded that you cannot leave the room for a second without it being an energy savings to turn the lights off. Not only will

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this conserve energy, but it will save you money on your electric bill – bonus!

Remember to turn of the radio and TV when not in use and the savings goes up.

Next, reduce your shower time.

Who doesn’t enjoy standing under the hot water, losing track of time, just soaking?

This is a luxury that literally sends resources and your hard earned paycheck down the drain. The same goes for brushing your teeth at the sink. Turn the water off while brushing and then rinse out the sink when you finish. Likewise when running the laundry or dishwasher, ensure you have a full load before hitting the start button. You use half the water and energy on two full loads verses four half loads.

Plan out your menus, know where your ingredients are, open the refrigerator once to take out supplies and once to put them away. Don’t preheat the oven too far in advance. Only turn on the burner when you are ready to start cooking. Are you packing lunches? Use a lunch box or bag with a reusable plastic sandwich container, buy big bags of chips and divide them into smaller portions, send a thermos for drinks.

Every day this saves the landfills from the sandwich bags and individual chip bags and beverage containers. Too much work?

Price out the cost of all the disposable lunch products over the course of a month; maybe school lunch is a better option.

We are fortunate to have recycling operations on post through DPW and the DFMWR Recycling center. In the local communities they have set up recycle points at the dump sites throughout the city. Set up three bins in your garage, one for glass, one for plastic, and one for paper and cardboard (some receiving locations will require you to separate glass by color, others will ask for plastic to be sorted by codes). Make it a Family mission to see how few trash bags you can use in a week by filling the recycle bins!

Do you have a charging station? Get a power strip and locate it where all of your Family members have access. Plug in items that need to be recharged. Then, before leaving the house for the day, flip the off switch on the power strip.

All too often we are overwhelmed by a problem, that when separated into smaller sections

is easy to solve. Do your part by starting small at home. Turn off the water, consolidate loads of laundry, turn off excess lighting, and recycle. Once you’ve tackled these we can move onto environmentally friendly cleaning products, canvas shopping bags and smart cars!

Tips: 1. Contact the local recycle center for specifics of separating and pick up/drop off times. a. 798-4527 (DFMWR) b. 798-5695 (DPW) 2. Switch to green cleaning supplies.

3. Store reusable grocery bags in your vehicle.

4. Make it a Family mission, set incentives, have fun!

5. Earth Day is April 22, find an event in your area.

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By Melissa Wells

T

he Friday before Mother’s Day each year has been designated at Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

It is a wonderful opportunity to honor Spouses and the work that they do for Soldiers and Families throughout the year.

This year, Fort Campbell is honoring Spouses with a week’s worth of fun and fantastic activities and events as USAA Military Spouse Appreciation Week starts on May 3. Be sure to sign up, because you won’t want to miss out on all of the fun!

The week starts off with a “Hooah!” as Spouses participate as a Soldier for a Day on Monday, May 3. Rise and shine recruits, because the activity starts at 0700 with Physical Training (PT) for the entire group. After that, you will head out to the Outdoor Recreation Challenge Course for some adrenaline pumping adventures with climbing walls, land navigation, and a ropes course on a 50 foot vertical “jungle gym.” Participants in this activity will also enjoy lunch together.

Soldier for a Day is limited to the first 60 participants.

On Tuesday, May 4, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital is holding a Women’s Health Fair from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Starting at 8 a.m., classes will be offered including: Coping with Marriage in a Distant Relationship, Car Seat Safety, Sun Protection, Breast Health, and more.

There will also be a tour of the Fisher House as well as the newly renovated dining facility at Blanchfield. A complimentary lunch will

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be provided for this event. This event is limited to the first 60 applicants.

There will be a Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon on May 5, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Cole Park Commons.

Guests will have the honor of listening to Sylvia Kidd, Director of Family Programs for AUSA, as she delivers the Keynote address.

Mrs. Kidd is a Military Spouse and has served in many different positions throughout her storied career. She has also achieved numerous awards and citations.

Tickets for the luncheon are $10 and can be purchased at the Family Resource Center, ACS Building 5661, as well as the April Information Exchange. Lunch includes Chicken Chardonnay, wild rice, whole green beans with red peppers, and a dessert. The Military Spouse Appreciation Video will also debut at this event.

Now it’s time for some serious rest and relaxation, because Thursday, May 6 is Spa Night! The event, at Cole Park Commons, starts at 6 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m.

The first 300 to register will be treated to mini facials, pedicures, spray tanning, and more.

If that doesn’t get your attention, then maybe this will…diamonds!

That’s right; USAA is sponsoring a Diamond Dig with a certified gemologist where you will have the chance to win a real diamond or a beautiful cubic zirconium.

Complimentary childcare is available, but is limited to 100 spaces. These are available on a first come, first served basis and children must be registered with CYSS. Finally, the week culminates in the Military Spouse Conference at the Family Resource Center from 8:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. This full day event gives Military Spouses the opportunity to attend a variety of classes ranging from self defense to crafts, to financial readiness.

USAA’s J. J. Montanero will be

offering a class on money matters.

Participants will also enjoy a fantastic lunch Opening remarks will be provided by Holly Petraeus, a former Fort Campbell Spouse and wife of General David Petraeus. Tickets for this event are $15 to include classes and lunch. Patrons will be allowed to pick four classes from the list provided and every effort will be made to place participants into the class of their choice. Childcare is available through the ASYMCA Co-Op on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the first 75 to register.

USAA Military Spouse Appreciation Week provides an opportunity for Spouses to get together, gain valuable information, and enjoy each other’s company in a positive and exciting environment. Military Spouses work hard every day and it is a pleasure to honor them with such a wonderful variety of events and services. These events are for active duty Spouses only, with the exception of the Military Spouse Luncheon on May 5, which is open to everyone. Registration will be available online from April 1 – 16 at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/SpouseAppreciation.

Be sure to sign up early, as space is limited for all events. Events like these would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, USAA, Mugshots by Dana, Luigi’s Pizza, and more. Mention of sponsors does not imply government endorsement.

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By Sharlene Carter National Library Week was first celebrated in 1958 with the theme, “Wake Up and Read!” This was based upon research that Americans were spending less on books and more on the purchase of radios, televisions, and musical instruments. While books are still in competition with audiovisual formats of entertainment, the nation’s current economic situation more accurately accounts for decreased book sales.

This year’s theme, “Communities Thrive @ your Library,” emphasizes the value that libraries add to the community.

With record unemployment, job losses, housing foreclosures, and stimulus bailouts; libraries are being rediscovered.

Libraries are no longer viewed as the silent building where you are shushed by the bun wearing, bespectacled librarian. Libraries are the hip place to be. We have embraced technology and offer a large variety of programs and services relevant to both individuals and

Families, regardless of economic status.

Army. While our core services to the military How are we relevant to the needs of community have not changed, the our patrons? First, when your materials are methodology in providing these services has late you will receive a reminder notice and changed. The birth of a true Union Catalog or upon return all we say is, “thank you for GLIS allows Soldiers to view the Army’s Library returning the materials.” This is a standard collection beyond their installation. R.F. Sink business practice for all military libraries.

Library meets the needs of Soldiers by Second, the collection of materials that we providing military personnel with computer circulate is current and appeals to all library access to complete required mission related users. At R.F. Sink Library, we training (i.e. Risk Assessment and offer not only books, but books Anti-Terrorism). We also provided CAC card in CD format, digital books for readers that allow Soldiers access to the both adults and juveniles, and Army’s Portal AKO so that Soldiers can review DVDs including Blu-ray format. official military records, print off Leave and Third, the Army library’s vast Earning Statements (LES) and register or collection is accessible 24/7 with update their CAC card. We also offer test the click of a mouse from the proctoring for military and civilians for free. comfort of your own home, Whatever your needs, R.F. Sink Library is here even during deployment. for you.

While most of the services In celebration of National Library Week, previously mentioned appeal this year’s events include the following: to the quality of life of Soldiers April 13, 2010, R.F. Sink Library will host and their Families, we also offer Susan Gilmore, the author of Looking for services in direct support to the Salvation at the Dairy Queen, at our Army’s mission. monthly Brunch and A Book.

We recognize that in order for the April 14, 2010, Open House military community to thrive, library services April 15, 2010 Special Story and Craft Time needed to be relevant to the 21st century

By Charlene Mazur

Additionally, MWR Leisure Travel Services offers tickets to the Smokies’ most fun place to eat, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction. You will experience delicious food, great music, and beautiful animals during this amazing spectacular. For more adventure, visit The Guinness World Records Museum as the record book comes to life through fantastic exhibits.

Nashville attractions always offer incredible adventures. Venues at the Ryman, Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Steamboat, TPAC, and the downtown area vary throughout the season; every visit offers new experiences guaranteed to delight. You can also escape to the Nashville Zoo at Grasmere, where you can discover, play, and explore. You

Spring is here and fun in the sun should be the only thing on your mind! MWR Leisure Travel Services has your forecast for Family fun, with many adventures just a short drive away. We are your one stop shop with tickets for amusement, attractions, accommodations, and more.

Check out the city life in Memphis.

We offer tickets for Elvis Presley’s Graceland which has four new exhibits. After you visit with the King of Rock n’ Roll, be sure to check out the king of the jungle at the Memphis Zoo or venture over to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

Chattanooga will amaze you with the beauty of Lookout Mountain. Experience the thrill of riding the world’s steepest passenger railway. The Incline Railway will take you over 2000 feet above sea level where you will discover Ruby Falls, a natural treasure 200 million years in the making.

Exclusive group tours are available for this spectacular adventure.

Head east to Gatlinburg where adventure awaits at the “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” experience.

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can cool off at Nashville Shores where they have recently doubled the size of the park including a new 25,000 square foot wave pool and a new 1,000 foot long lazy river.

There are many more adventures just a bit further away including Six Flags Over St. Louis, Six Flags Georgia, Holiday World located in Santa Claus, Indiana and Beech Bend Park located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Beech Bend has recently made several changes and upgrades to include a wave pool, lazy river and water play structure, two new rides, and a new amphitheatre. This 379 acre Family recreation destination is home to an amusement park, water park, campground and nationally recognized drag strip and stock car track. How about a short trip to Australia? Spend the whole day in Kentucky’s piece of Australia at Kentucky Down Under where you can meet a kangaroo, explore underground and play a Didgeridoo.

MWR Leisure Travel Services has many adventures from which to choose. For more information , stop by the MWR Leisure Travel Services office located in the PX Mall to pick up a brochure, plan, and purchase a ticket for your next adventure!

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