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Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Column

HOOD HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE VOLUME 10 • NUMBER 2 • 2011

From the desk of Nicholas Johnsen

I have gained a greater appreciation for the days and months that pass and their significance as I mature--a younger per son might say I was simply getting older. We celebrate Valentine’s Day in February and many of us that are married have memories of the day we proposed to our brides. My greatest memory is of selecting our wedding bands. On my break from West Point I was visiting my wife-to-be and we decided to utilize her employee discount to purchase our wedding bands our freshman year. It was a great deal around $120 for both bands.We proudly went to her home to show her parents the rings. Since we were high school sweethearts and we had told them that we had intended on getting married upon my graduation I figured there was little to be worried about. Boy did I misinterpret that “understanding”.We got home just before dinner and proudly showed her parents the wedding bands and you could have heard a pin fall on their carpeted living room. Several long seconds went by until her Father asked me if I still intended to graduate from West Point and I told him absolutely as I could not be married while attending the Academy. They both sighed relief and went on with the dinner preparation. Little things in life sometimes carry more meaning than we know. Don’t let the little things in life go by without telling the ones you love how much they mean to you every day. Take a look at the opportunities within this edition of “Hood Happenings” to find the next great opportunity you don’t want to go by you this month!

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Voices of the Great Place In honor of Valentine’s Day on February 14, former “Single Ladies” tell how their husbands put a ring on it.

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Nicholas R. Johnsen Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

23 Hood Happenings is an unauthorized, official monthly magazine for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort Hood Command. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this magazine shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy is confirmed, Family and MWR shall refuse to accept advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The information in this issue is current at time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation please call the activity.

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Bar Games Tournament Round 3, Legend’s Pub Guided Fishing Tour, BLORA Bar Games Tournament Round 4, Patton’s Pub Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Club Hood Craft Class, Casey Memorial Library Boating Safety Course, BLORA Winter Classic Scramble, The Courses of Clear Creek Bud Light Trail Fishing Tournament, BLORA Annual Golf Passes Go On Sale, The Courses of Clear Creek Phantom Warrior Scramble, The Courses of Clear Creek Make ‘n Take Craft Class, Casey Memorial Library

MARCH 2 Dad’s 101 Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC, 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30, Zumbatomic, Bronco YC (Mondays), Walker YC (Wednesdays) 4 Army Volunteer Corps Advisory Council, Lane Volunteer Center 4 Garrison Commander’s Tournament, The Courses of Clear Creek 6-12 Teen Tech Week, Casey Memorial Library 6 Bud Light Trail Fishing Tournament, BLORA 8,10,15,17,22,24 Men’s Golf Clinic, The Courses of Clear Creek 9 EFMP Support Groups Meeting, Lane Volunteer Center 10 Stress, Anger & Conflict Management Workshop, Oveta Culp Hobby Skating and Aerobics Center - 37th Street, next to the Shopette Bldg 324 - (254) 287-5623 • Different classes offered each day! • Everything from step aerobics to kickboxing! Mon – Fri 5:30 am – 7 pm and Sat 9 am – 10:30 pm Each Monday, Family Bowlopolis Night, Phantom Warrior Lanes Each Monday & Wednesday, Zumbatomic, Meadows Elementary Each Tuesday, Beef & Burgundy, Club Hood Each Thursday, Family Pasta Night, Club Hood Each Thursday & Friday, Xtreme Bowling, Phantom Warrior Lanes Each Friday, Career Assessment, Bldg 284 Job Search with Confidence, Bldg 284 Bringing Home Baby, Oveta Culp Hobby EFMP Sea Dragons Swim Program, Abrams Pool Monday – Friday, Daily Lunch, Club Hood 254-287-4ACS for ACS classes 254-287-8029 for CYSS programs All dates subject to change. Connect with Fort Hood

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The Proposal: Former “Single Ladies” tell how their husbands put a ring on it. My husband, Randall proposed to me on his 30th birthday, as he stood in the doorway of my parent’s house with his hand in his pocket and said “I know that today is my birthday and I am not supposed to do this on my birthday, but you are my birthday wish. The moment I met you and every instance thereafter spent with you has been a celebration…. And I don’t want to celebrate another birthday without you”. Sandra Pearl I have always been outspoken while my husband is more reserved, but somehow we managed to be high school sweethearts and date all throughout college without a single breakup. A few weeks before our college graduation my husband told me that he wanted to join the Army and serve our country. I had never seen him look surer of himself, and I couldn’t have been more proud of his desire to serve. It was then that I realized he was the one, so I told him that he needed to marry me so that we can get this show on the road. Millie Cooper My husband, who was my boyfriend at the time, asked if I would like to meet him for a slice of our favorite cheesecake at lunch. I told him that I was about to go into a big meeting and couldn’t get away from my office. About 30 minutes later while in my meeting, my husband stormed in the room with a piece of cheese cake and a ring and exclaimed “You are the only person I know that is sweeter than cheesecake… Will you marry me?” I later found out that the whole office was in on the proposal and that the meeting was a set up. Chantecler Brown

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ould you use a vacation? Have you developed a fondness for good food over the years? If you answered yes to both of those questions then it just may be your lucky day! Club Hood and Casa Blanca Travel have made it possible for you to kill two birds with one stone. By dining at Club Hood during the months of February and March you can enter to win a trip to Las Vegas, NV. Enter to win a trip for two to Las Vegas worth $800, by simply coming to Club Hood during the months of February and March to pick up a punch card. Once you have your punch card, you can fill it by partaking in Club Hood’s

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savory Lunch (weekdays, 11 am 1:30 pm) and/or Beef & Burgundy (Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm). You will receive one punch per visit, per family and after you have acquired your lucky 7th punch, you can put your card in one of the drop boxes located at Club Hood. You can have Daily Lunch and/or Beef & Burgundy as much as you like and enter as many times as you like! For $7.50, Club Hood’s lunch plate consists of a hot entrée, starch, vegetable, dinner roll and a beverage. There will be two different entrees to choose from daily. A salad bar and dessert will be additional options. Beef & Burgundy is $12.95 for steamship round, baked

potato, peel-n-eat shrimp, fresh salad and two glasses of your choice of Burgundy, Chablis, or Blush wine. Come and wine and dine or munch and lunch! The prize includes a trip for two to Las Vegas, hotel and airfare valued at up to $400 per person, courtesy of Casablanca Travel. The vacation package expires one year after date of issuance and winners must be at least 21 years of age. The winner will be drawn on April 4 and remember seven is the lucky number! Club Hood is open to all and is located on 24th Street & Tank Destroyer, Bldg 5764. For more information please call 254-532-5073 or visit www.hoodmwr.com s

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Stop by one of the facilities on post... Club Hood Lunch is served weekdays from 11am - 1:30pm and you can indulge in everything from fried chicken to enchiladas for only $7.50! For more information call 254-532-5073 or visit Club Hood, Bldg 5764, 24th Street and Tank Destroyer Boulevard.

The Courses of Clear Creek Lunch is served from 10am - 2pm and for just $6.45, which includes a drink and a cookie. There is also a regular menu of salads, gourmet sandwiches and hamburgers. Call 254-287-4130 or visit The Courses of Clear Creek at Clear Creek Road and Battalion Avenue.

The Strike Zone Located inside Phantom Warrior Lanes at Clear Creek Road and Santa Fe Avenue, the Strike Zone is the perfect stop for food and fun on Fort Hood. Enjoy everything from hot dogs to pizza to salads, a full menu is served daily. For more info call 254-287-3424.

The Sportsmen’s Center Grill Gourmet sub sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, and more. Lunch begins at 10:30 am, so stop by the Sportsmen’s Center Grill at 53rd Street and North Avenue or call 254-532-4552.

Java Café Proudly serving Starbuck’s cappuccinos, lattes and mochas, as well as smoothies, muffins and cookies, this little shop is sure to be your new favorite stop. Open from 7am - 2pm and located on the corner of Hood Road and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. s

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hroughout America’s history, from the Battle of Lexington to the Battle for Fallujah,African American Soldiers have honorably answered the call to duty, serving with great valor and distinction in America’s Armed Forces. During the month of February, Fort Hood celebrates and pays tribute to African American Soldiers and recognizes their important contributions. In today’s busy world children, as well as adults, are becoming detached from history. Many only learn what small amounts can be taught in school. Most know the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and George

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Patriotism

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Washington Carver, but how many people are familiar with names likes William H. Carney, Susie King Taylor, Bessie Coleman or Guion “Guy” Bluford. William H. Carney was the first African American to win the Congressional Medal of Honor for acts of heroism at Fort Wagner during the Civil War. Originally intent on becoming a minister, Carney felt he could best serve God and his country as a member of the union army. He was assigned to the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first black regiment in the north. Even after being shot four times, Carney refused to surrender the colors and never allowed them to touch the ground.

For more than two hundred years African Americans have participated in every conflict in United States history. They have not only fought bravely the common enemies of the United States but have also had to confront the individual and institutional racism of their countrymen. — Lt. Col. [Ret] Michael Lee Lanning, author, “The African-American Soldier: From Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell.”

The story of the regiment has been recounted in the movie “Glory”. Susie King Taylor was the first African American nurse in the Civil War. In addition to performing her duties as a nurse, Taylor started a school to help educate African American children and soldiers. She served in that capacity for over four years without receiving a single dollar. Bessie Coleman was the first licensed African American pilot in the United States. She had to travel to France in the early 1920’s after World War I in order to attend her training. Upon her return to the United States, she performed in air shows and conducted lectures for young people in California,Texas and Georgia. Despite being told he was not college material, Guion “Guy” Bluford went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University in 1964. He went on to become a pilot and flew over 140 combat missions in Vietnam.

He would later become the first African American astronaut, and serve on four separate space missions. Black History Month is not only time for African Americans to celebrate the history of their race, but it is an opportunity for all to recognize the contributions that African Americans have made to this country and throughout the world. The III Corps Equal Opportunity Office will be conducting a formal African American History Observance on Friday, February 25th, at Club Hood with events planned for Saturday the 26th, and Sunday the 27th. For specific information, please contact III Corps Equal Opportunity Office at 254-287-6242. s

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et the Memories Begin” here at your local Leisure Travel Services Office for a vacation that lasts a lifetime. For the past two years Disneyworld has offered a military promotional ticket. This ticket is for active and retired U. S. Military including members of the U. S. Coast Guard and active members of the National Guard and Reservists. With Disney’s military promotional ticket offer, service members can enjoy a four day admission in to Disneyworld’s four major theme parks. Disneyland is also joining in on the promotional ticket offering a 3 day admission ticket to it’s two major theme parks. Disneyland ticket is also for active and retired U. S. Military including members of the U.S. Coast Guard and active members of the National Guard and Reservists. To answer one of our most popular questions, “How many tickets can we purchase?”, service members are allowed to purchase up to six tickets. This is a great way to share the magical experience with family and friends. Just keep in mind tickets are not to exceed six per family. For all ticket transactions including the activation/exchange of the ticket at theme park ticket windows, a valid Military I.D. is required. There are blackout dates associated with the promotional ticket. Please call or check our website for those blackout dates. Due to the high supply and demand of the promotional ticket,

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Leisure Travel Services ask that you stop by or call to check the availability. Be sure to do this ten to fifteen business days prior to your departure. If we have the tickets available at that time we will hold them for you for twenty-four hours, if we do not have them available then we will place an order for you. Tickets can only be ordered from one location, if two orders are placed then one order will automatically be cancelled. Once the tickets come in you must return to the same location you ordered from to pick them up. For ticket pricing please go to our webpage on www.hoodmwr.com or call 254-554-6800. This promotional ticket is valid until September 28, 2011. Tickets cannot be used after October 1, 2011. We look forward to making all your dreams come true with this once in a lifetime magical experience. s

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Dinner and a Show

by Wilson Mathews III

ey Lovers, why not treat yourself and that special someone to a mouthwatering dinner and a show at Club Hood? Celebrity Mystery Theater is coming to Club Hood and it is an upbeat show that caters to those who enjoy comedy, a good mystery, and/or celebrity impersonators/entertainers. The performance is 80 percent scripted comedy, 20 percent improvisational and incorporates audience participation. The murder--or shall I say evening will take place on February 14, beginning with 6 pm cocktails. Following cocktails is a 7 pm dinner that is simply divine, but the real fun begins when the actors come out and the Celebrity Mystery Theater show starts. Celebrity Mystery Theater, a show that first reached its success in New York, Boston and Las Vegas is now being performed at Club Hood. It is the only comedy murder mystery show with a cast of celebrity impersonators. World famous detectives hilariously solve a crime as they lead the audience through a trail of clues. Each clue leads to a suspect, or famous celebrity, holding valuable information and you never know who may walk through the door… The audience gathers to meet guest speaker Mr. Sherlock Holmes; the world’s greatest super sleuth. During his introduction to the “Scam Spade School of Detectives” a murdered victim is discovered. Upon Sherlock’s review of the crime scene, he is hilariously interrupted and eventually joined by another famous detective to solve the crime. The surprise element is not only who committed the crime, but who the suspects are… I could share more of the storyline with you, but then

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I would have to kill you--and there is no mystery in that. You will have to come to Club Hood for the Celebrity Mystery Theater to figure out “whodunit”. What I can tell you is this; the event is $35 per person or $70 per couple and includes admission, cocktails, dinner and dessert. Dinner is to die for and will include your choice of succulent beef tenderloin medallions or roasted Cornish hen, rosemary red potatoes, maple glazed carrots, and your choice of cheesecake with fresh strawberries or red velvet cake. Now if that does not get your mouth watering then you may want to check your pulse! If you love great food and a good murder mystery, then prepare to eat yourself to death this Valentine’s Day at Club Hood. Celebrity Mystery Theater Dinner is open to all over the age of 18. For more information or to make reservations, call Club Hood at 254-532-5073 or visit Club Hood at Bldg 5764 located on 24th Street and Wainwright Drive. s

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Recreational Activities Bldg Map Apache Arts & Crafts Center 2337 30 Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 Community Events Center (Bingo) 50012 7 Sprocket Auto Crafts 9138 58 School Age Services (SAS Sites) Clark Elementary School 51600 6 Clear Creek Elementary School 4800 8 Duncan Elementary School 52802 4 Montague Elementary School 84001 70 Venable Elementary School 60160 53 Walker / Meadows Site 85018 64 Sports & Fitness Programs Competitive Sports Info 23005 29 Aerobics & Skating 324 49 Intramural Sports 23005 29 Varsity Sports 23005 29 Youth Sports 6602 51

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Centralized Marketing Information Area Bldg Map Resiliency Campus 12018 77 (Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) Copeland Center (Front Desk Open 24hrs 7 days a week) 18010 36 Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center 18000 73 (Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:30pm) Swimming Pools Abrams Pool (Indoor) 23001 29 Aquatics Director 23001 29 Comanche Pool 52932 3 13th SC(E) Pool 2239 26 62nd St Pool 2479 33 42nd St Pool 1676 35 Martin Pool 137 41 Patton Pool 5774 54 Thomas Pool 193 48 West Fort Hood Pool 91075 67 Youth Centers Bronco Youth Fitness Center 6602 51 Comanche Youth Center 52019 3 High Chaparral Youth Center 5485 52 Miscellaneous Services 8640 65 American Red Cross (toll free) 1-877-272-7337 BOSS Program 194 48 Combined Federal Campaign 1001 25 NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4220 21 Palmer Theater 334 50 Veterinary Clinic 4909 10 Robertson Blood Center 2250 28 Inprocessing 18010 36 DFMWR Headquarters 194 48 Fort Hood Recycle Center 4626 74 Client Services (Legal Assistance) 4617 78

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Health

by Christie Vanover

eart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and while it usually affects people later in life, choices made early on can reduce future risks. Dr. Thomas Dove, chief of Cardiology Services at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center said,“Fatty streaks develop in a person’s arteries as early as their teenage years and progress later in life to plaques, which may eventually block flow or rupture and cause a heart attack”. While people can’t go back and change what they did years or even decades ago, the doctor said it’s never too late to begin a healthier lifestyle. He recommends people exercise daily, reduce salt intake and quit smoking. “There are no shortcuts to a healthy life style. I struggle with diet; fatty foods taste good,” he admitted. “It is easier when you get home at night to snuggle up with the TV instead of going for a 30-minute walk, but we have multiple studies to show the benefits accrued by making healthy lifestyle changes”. “It is very difficult but imperative that we don’t smoke, because smoking increases the risk of heart attack several fold and this risk decreases rapidly when we stop smoking”, he added.

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Another way to promote a healthy heart is through better nutrition, and Capt. Heather Cline, Chief, Inpatient Dietetics at CRDAMC, said eating heart healthy has added benefits. “When you choose foods healthy for the heart, you are also choosing foods that are more waistline-friendly and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants,” she said. She recommends people limit the amount of high-cholesterol fatty foods they eat, such as marbled meats, poultry skin, bacon, sausage, whole milk, butter and egg yolks. “You shouldn’t eat more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day. One egg yolk contains approximately 212 mg of cholesterol, so you can easily see how eating eggs in excess can increase your cholesterol, putting you at risk of heart disease,” she said. Dove added that everyone over the age of 20 should have their cholesterol level checked. “If the value is normal, this should be repeated every five years, and the results should be discussed with your physician,” he said. While heart healthy foods should make up the majority of a person’s diet, Cline said people don’t have to rule out treats altogether. “You can still eat some of your favorite foods as long as you eat them in moderation,” she said. February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to think about heart healthy lifestyle changes. The Nutrition Therapy Clinic at Darnall offers one-hour heart healthy eating classes. To enroll, call 254-288-8860. Darnall also has three full-time cardiologists, and the Cardiology Department performs exercise testing and heart monitors, and they can do heart CT scans, which provide very detailed views of the heart and arteries without requiring an invasive procedure. “Together, your doctor and dietitian will be able to further assist you in adopting a heart healthy lifestyle,” said Cline, “but remember to give your changes time.” ▲

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Apache Arts and Crafts makes it possible! The Apache Arts & Crafts Center is a state-ofthe-art facility for all your artistic ambitions. Whether fashioning a treasure box in the wood shop or creating a ceramic masterpiece, there is something to suit everyone's needs.

No time to do it yourself? Let our craftsmen design and produce your memento or gift for any occasion in our embroidery, silk screen, plaque or multi-crafts.

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AutoCrafts

Sock it to Sprocket by Bobby Johnson

ou can sock it to Sprocket, whether you need to attach a trailer hitch, work on an exhaust system, AC, diagnostic, State Inspection Sticker, or even if you have a non-auto related project that requires the use of advanced equipment. Sprocket Auto Crafts doesn’t stop at providing all the tools necessary for you to complete auto projects; they also have skilled professionals happy to help. Sprocket offers Soldiers and their Family members an immense opportunity to save money by utilizing Sprockets services. Sprocket Auto Shop is not only THE place to perform automotive repairs, but provides an opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the craft. I would be remised if I didn’t mention one of Sprockets coolest features, the Welding & Exhaust Shop at Sprocket Auto Crafts. The Welding & Exhaust Shop supplies all the tools every welder dreams of, in addition to a expert Welding Technician on-site to help with any project. From Mig, Arc and Oxygen-Acetylene welders that perform all types of metal welding, including aluminum, to other tools and equipment,

such as a Ben Person Pipe Bender, sandblasters, drill presses, plasmas cutters, chop saws, cut-off tools, and much more. Even if you have an under car project in need of welding, Sprockets Welding & Exhaust Shop can accommodate you with one of their state-of-the-art vehicle lifts. Sprocket Auto Crafts Shop may very well be one of Ft. Hoods best kept secrets, but it is fast becoming a primary resource for the novice and advanced automobile buff. So hurry up, go out, and ask your neighbor if they have had an opportunity to “Sock it to Sprocket”! Patrons must present a valid Military ID, sign in prior to utilizing services, adhere to proper dress code: closed toe shoes and shirts must be worn at all times, payment is due at time of service and all debris must be properly disposed of (according to shop policy). s

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Recreation&Leisure

Warming Up on Fort Hood

by Monty Campbell

inters aren’t too harsh in Texas, but usually cold enough to scare us away from the great outdoors. February is about the time that the sweet sun reappears and temperatures begin to draw us outside again. Fort Hood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has just what you are looking for as they have amped up the adrenaline with Area 111, Fort Hood’s own ATV park. Open during daylight hours only, Area 111 (located on Clear Creek Road and West Range Road) encompasses the true passion of the sport with varying, natural terrain for riders of all skill levels. While personally-owned vehicles are not authorized on the course, the course does welcome dirt bike owners. Riders must wear a helmet, gloves, goggles and closed-toe shoes. As another safety precaution, the buddy system is mandatory. All users must purchase an ATV permit, prior to riding at Area 111. Permits are available at the Sportsmen’s Center, Bldg. 1937, Rod and Gun Club Loop and may be purchased either annually or daily. The annual Family package can be purchased for $50, while an annual individual permit costs riders $20. One-day permits are also available for $5 per rider. For more information, call the Sportsmen’s Center at 254-532-4552. As if the adrenaline of an ATV course does not already warm you up, how about a game of paintball at the newly re-opened paintball course, out at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area? BLORA is located on North Nolan Road, 10 miles from East Range Road. Access to the park is also possible from FM 439 and Sparta Road.

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Splat it up at BLORA’s Paintball Course, with three playing fields, available for beginners to experts on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 10 am-6pm. Special arrangements, coordinated and approved in advance, may be made to accommodate large groups on weekdays and it’s open to the public. Finally, if those two activities do not warm you up the Sportsmen’s Center has an archery range and trap and skeet shooting for the avid outdoorsman. For more information, call the Sportsmen’s Center at 254-532-4552. ▲

Fort Hood WARRIOR ADVENTURE QUEST The Warrior Adventure Quest program offers an assortment of high adventure activities for units recently returning from deployment. Rock Climbing

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Mountain Bike

Kayaking

Zero Gravity Thrill Park Dallas Bungee Jumping ------ A classic! You won’t forget this incredible 7-story drop. Skycoaster--------------- Feel the unforgettable sensation of gliding over 100 ft. off the ground. Texas Blastoff----------- One of the biggest Dallas attractions. Rocket straight up at 70 mph. Nothin’ but Net--------- Can you handle the 16-story free fall? Skyscraper--------------- Hit four G’s

The Resiliency Campus is focused on taking care of Soldiers in any state of being. Select facilities are available 24/7 to aid Soldiers in the toughest of times. Whether the Body, Mind, or Spirit needs a break from the ordinary, the Resiliency Campus is there to help you stay RESILIENT. For more information stop by the Resiliency Campus (Bldg 12019, 31st & Battalion Avenue) or call 254-288-4688 Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm www.hoodmwr.com

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Healthy Relationships by Albert Rodriguez

t can sometimes be difficult to keep the romance alive in your relationship, because life activities sometimes get in the way. The following tips are suggested to generate thoughts toward romance that may work for your relationship.

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Plan to have a night out on the town that includes just the two of you, to allow you to reconnect with each other without any outside interference. Do not limit kissing or hugging to just saying goodbye or hello, but surprise your partner with an unexpected show of affection. Text or call your partner spontaneously just to let them know that you are thinking of them. If you’re out and you see something that you think you’re partner would like, go ahead and surprise them with it. It will let them know that you were thinking of them. Reflect on what initially gave you that warm fuzzy feel about your spouse/partner and try to recapture those moments. Live, love and laugh together, because sharing can help keep you connected and keep the romance in your relationship. One more important thing to remember is to avoid comparing yourself to other couples. Every couple has their own version of romance and what works for them. The Fort Hood ACS, Family Advocacy Program offers Relationship Enrichment Workshops on a monthly basis. The workshops provide tips as noted above and focus upon building and sustaining healthy relationships between couples.

For more information on Relationship Enrichment workshops or the FAP Relationship Enrichment Program, please call 254-286-6774 or 254-618-7584. ▲

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Finance

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$ave the Day by Melody Squires

o any of the following apply to you? Unexpected emergency, not receiving all your entitlements, moving expenses, excessive debt or you run short of money before your next pay check. Just $500 to $1000 in emergency savings is one of the best ways to prevent setbacks. Think about it for a minute. Next time your pay is short or you are in an accident and need to cough up enough for your deductable wouldn’t you like to pull the money from your emergency savings versus charging it or going to Mr. Predatory Lender? Start by stashing a little bit each pay period in a savings account. You can have the money automatically transferred from your checking or even start an allotment. Check with your financial institution to see if they offer any special Military Saves accounts. Not sure if you can find even $20? Make an appointment with your Command Financial Specialist to review your spending plan. He or she can assist

you with analyzing your expenditures and provide you with valuable tips and resources. In addition, you can visit www. militarysaves.org and find useful tips on saving tools, and links to other financial websites. National Military Saves Week is February 20-27. The Fort Hood Army Community Service, Financial Readiness Branch encourages everyone to participate. Are you ready to take the saver pledge? “I will help myself by saving money, reducing debt, and building wealth over time. I will help my family and my country by encouraging other Americans to build wealth, not debt.” Worrying about money is no fun. If you need more financial security, join Military Saves for encouragement, support and knowledge you can trust. If you’re already set for life, help your neighbors by promoting the campaign. There’s a place for everyone! Sign up on www.militarysaves.org. Take advantage of all of the great free financial resources that are available to you at the Army Community Services Financial Readiness Branch by calling 254-553-4698 for more information. ▲

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Child&YouthServices

A Lasting Impression by Kim Bleakley-Sias

he name “Ms. Sondra” has become a regular mention in my household; from “I want to read a book to Ms. Sondra” to “Can I show Ms. Sondra my plusses?” All coming from my 4-year old son, Tommy, who started Pre-K in August and no longer required child care. It’s been six months since he’s attended Sondra Fisher’s Family Child Care (FCC) program; but on the day of our visit, it’s almost as if he’d never stopped attending. As I pull into the familiar driveway of Sondra Fisher’s home, a Homes Off-Post partnership with Family Child Care, I can’t help but remember the feeling of joy as my daughter, Mia, and Tommy bolt to the door to be the first one to ring the doorbell. As Sondra answers the door to her fully converted garage that now serves as her child care program, she appears calm, cool and collected, even after a workday that began at 4:00 that morning. She welcomes Mia and Tommy into the program with a warm greeting and open arms, ready for a hug. Sondra comments on how big they’ve become since she’s last seen them and begins to ask them how they’re doing and what they’ve been doing in school. Sondra responds enthusiastically when they tell her about their day in school and how they’re going to go to Math Night after Tommy reads a book, this being the purpose of our visit. Tommy had been asking me for weeks now when he would be able to read a book to Ms. Sondra. I couldn’t help but laugh on our drive to Sondra’s

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program when Tommy asked me for his book and began reading aloud to everyone in the car, for practice of cours While Tommy was reading and came across the word “with” and was able to read it without any trouble, Sondra asked, “You know this word? That’s a big word!” As Tommy enthusiastically nodded yes, I could see the excitement in his eyes as Sondra complemented him. While Tommy was reading, I took a glance at the environment; walls covered with colorful artwork, craftfully displayed alongside various pictures of field trips and activities the children have engaged in while in Sondra’s program. In the myriad of pictures, I find the picture I took of Sondra with Mia and Tommy on their last day of attendance and I remember the feeling of the tears I shed and the warm hug Sondra gave me that last day. As our visit ends and we say our goodbyes, Sondra gives them a hug and I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for having the privilege of Sondra’s nurturing care for my children over the years and with that, Sondra Fisher, has truly left a lasting impression! Family Child Care is always looking for highly qualified providers to provide care in their quarters/ homes on and off the Fort Hood installation. Those interested in applying to be an FCC provider should call 254-287-5448. s

CYSSHealth

by Janelle Casson

ebruary is not just about Valentine’s Day candy and roses. It’s also a reminder to take care of our real “Hearts.” According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), it is important to establish healthy lifestyle habits early in life - such as healthy eating patterns - in order to help keep the risk of heart disease low. The NHLBI has said, “Everyone 2 years of age and older should care about reducing the risk of developing heart disease as an adult. Children, as well as adults, can improve the health of their hearts by following a balanced diet, limiting foods high in saturated-fat and cholesterol and being physically active.” Studies have found that 80 percent of adolescents, between the ages of 13 and 18 years, exceeded daily dietary recommendations for total and saturated fat. Another 49 percent exceeded recommended intakes of dietary cholesterol; subsequently, these individuals were more likely to show early signs of atherosclerosis.

Fort Hood Youth Sports and Fitness Program, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America, has answered Mrs. Michelle Obama’s call to fight obesity with the “Lets Move Initiative”; and has begun the “Get Fit…Be Strong,” program. Fort Hood will be the first Army installation to begin intense education and challenges for youth ages 5-18 years. Get Fit…Be Strong will engage, educate and empower Fort Hood Families, across the lifespan, to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. This worldwide Army program will kick off in February with Fort Hood Youth participating in a Guinness World Record attempt, to complete the most simultaneous Star Jumps (jumping jacks) in 2 minutes. Youth at installations all over the world, to include Hawaii, Germany, and Korea, will complete star jumps, in unison, in an effort to break the record. If you would like to jumpstart your heart and health, and break the world record, please contact the Youth Sports and Fitness office at 254-288-3770, for participation sites and requirements. s

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Camping

BLORA & the Explorer E

by Galen Ryan

veryone gets overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of on post activities. People need a place to unwind and relax. Spending a quiet relaxing weekend camping at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area might be just the thing you need to remove the stresses from your life. Camping is the perfect activity for single soldiers and Families alike and with the southern weather, can be done year round. The winter season is currently in full effect until March and comes with lowered prices on everything from cottages to tent sites. With all the different accommodations available, camping at BLORA is an option for even the most urbanized individual. BLORA also offers many activities to partake in while there, ranging from Horseback riding to Paintball.

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BLORA offers multiple ways of experiencing adventure and exploring the outdoors. RV or tent camping may be the most common. Plots for camping with RV’s or tents are available;“Primitive plots” have no hookups available for water or electrical, “Partial plots” have hook-ups for water and electrical, and “Full plots” contain hook-ups for water, electrical, and sewage. Tent sites are only available with up to partial hookups. The prices for RV lots start at $9 a day for a single “primitive” site, $12 a day for single RV pads and $15 a day for double pads. The tent sites start at $4 a day for an area with no hook-ups and raises to $9 a day for partial hook-ups. The sites are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

For those of you looking for a less rustic outing, BLORA has cottages for rent as well. These cottages come in one and two bedrooms and each have a porch, grill, picnic table and bench swing for your enjoyment, and come fully furnished. Check-in time is after 3 pm and checkout is before noon. The prices are as follows: for E-1 through E-4, Friday through Sunday and all holidays $35 per night, Monday through Friday $30 per night. For E-5 and above as well as all other DOD users Friday through Sunday and all holidays $40 per night, Monday through Friday $35 per night. For more information on experiencing nature at its finest contact BLORA at 254-287-2523. s

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