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EditorTara Goodson

ContributorsBen AlejandroEden BarnettWilliam D. Corlew, IIICharlene FrasherKristen Geist-HodginsAlex KrohnRamon M. MaisonetJessica RyanPatrice Johnson-Winters

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

Advertising931-801-4531 sales@creativeinktn.com

PhotographyCynDe ClackPaula Hallett Deborah YoungLadder Golf, Inc.Land Between the LakesTN Department of TourismNashville ShoresOak Grove TourismTie-Breaker Park

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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 publicizedare open to authorized patrons.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

3 Figuratively SpeakingHave fun with words.

6 A New Gym in TownClarksville Base PFC is the newest hotspot to get your sweat on!

6 Brutal Fitness 5K ChallengeJune’s ECFT event is sure to be brutal.

7 The Sky’s the LimitLocal places to star gaze.

10 The Power WithinBuild resilience.

12 Character Strength You can help to build a team.

13 Seeking Employment? Employment Readiness Program can help.

20 From the Couch to 5KChar takes us through baby steps to better health.

21 2013 Summer ActivitiesKeep your Family entertained.

28 Backyard GamesSummertime means entertainment.

31 My Father, My HeroLocal children share their love of their dads

29 An Arts & Crafts Cure for Summer BoredomGuenette will keep those dreaded words away all summer long.

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Train Your Brain

Here is a deep dark-secret about mypast that I have shared with only a handful offolks: during high school I invented ingeniousmethods to make education easier (for me).Some of my peers would proclaim me a visionary - however, at least one teacherwould describe me using words like unprepared, casual, or otherwise just lazy.Mrs. Wright was my 11th grade Englishteacher; she had recently graduated collegeand was somewhat younger than most of myother teachers, so I thought that it would beeasier to pilot my newest innovation (scam)with her. Each week among her many assignments and deadlines, we would take aspelling test. Overall, I wasn’t an academicallychallenged student. I just lacked resilience to adequately prepare for one more examination. I was a busy student. I was in themarching band, jazz band, concert band, chorus, the forensic team, the tennis team,had a part-time job, and I had to attend all ofthe formal school events and social informalevents. I mean, what would my friends thinkof me if I missed our routine pizza and bowling night in order to study for a spellingtest? I had responsibilities and a reputation topreserve. Anyway, back to English class. Myscores on Mrs. Wright’s spelling test were atbest mediocre and one of my many flaws wasthat I had (and still have) poor handwriting. If there was a word that I found difficult tospell, I would just write it sloppy, allowing Mrs.Wright to guess and give me credit for misspelling a word that I was sure to miss. Butone day, after completing a test using mypatented write-it-sloppy-method, Mrs. Wrightcalled me to the front of the class and proceeded to ask me to spell several of the words that I wrote. After each word I misspelled, the class increasingly explodedin laughter with each wave of Mrs. Wright’shand as they witnessed her writing a large,red “X” next to each word. It felt like I was ina bad dream; Mrs. Wright was the conductor,the students were members of her orchestra,and the red pen – her baton.

Today I am wiser and while I’m stilltrying to polish my former reputation, my responsibilities are more substantive than mytenure in high school. My penmanship hasslightly improved and I realize the art of using

effective grammar. I use effective becausewhat you write (or say) is important, but thepurpose for your writing is for others to understand your thoughts clearly. Thereforeit’s necessary to communicate your thoughts(written or spoken) accordingly. If you are withyour friends or close relatives, it’s acceptableto talk and behave expectantly; consideringlinguistically, your methods of communicationand behavior are optimum. But, if you findthat your inner circle is reluctant to ask you fordriving directions, how to cook canned soup,the best place to get a burger, or to describeyour favorite movie this year, then you mayneed some grammar restructuring.

Lemon Snicket writes, “It is very useful, when one is young, to learn the difference between literally and figuratively. If something happens literally, it actually happens; if something happens figuratively, itfeels like it is happening. If you are literallyjumping for joy, for instance, it means you areleaping in the air because you are very happy.If you are figuratively jumping for joy, it meansyou are so happy that you could jump for joy,but are saving your energy for other matters.”

One of my favorite phrases that I useoften is: “fixing to”; which suggests that I’m preparing to or getting ready to do something. I usually use this term figurativelyunder duress for something that I had intended to do, but just didn’t get around todoing it or as a protective measure because I just simply to forgot to do it. But literally “fixing” implies repair; so this would not bean optimum written phrase to describe some-thing that you plan to do. My least favoriteand overused phrase I hear constantly is, “…Ifyou will” and every time I hear it, I would liketo answer, “yes, I will; maybe, I won’t; no; oris this my only choice?”

So let’s take a gander at a few common spoken phrases that when translated literally would mean somethingcompletely different if written, courtesy of infosquares.com:

A dime a dozen – very common; somethingthat is so easy to find that it doesn’t havemuch value.

All – means very; “He was all nervous.”

As if – on its own, this phrase is used to suggest/emphasize that something is notlikely or not going to happen, “He thinks I’llgo out with him. As if!”

Bolt – run (towards); “As soon as I turnedaround, she bolted for the door.” When written alone, this is a noun instead of a verbthat describes a mechanical part for securingitems together.

That’s behind me – that’s in the past, there-fore no longer important. I’m thinking, whatobject is behind you?

Bent out of shape – upset/agitated, “Don’tget all bent out of shape over that.” I’m wondering if the object will return to itsoriginal shape.

Call it a day – to stop some kind of activity,“We’ve been working for 12 hours – let’s callit a day.” Which day, Saturday, Tuesday, Friday…?

Cheesy – cheap, tacky, “A cheesy pick-up lineor a cheesy song.”

Fishy – suspicious, “There’s something fishyabout the way he’s behaving.”

Iffy – uncertain, “That’s a little iffy at thispoint.” When written, it may suggest that thewriter misspelled a very popular brand ofpeanut butter, car maintenance service, orbaking mix.

Man – a colloquial way guys (especially malefriends) address each other; or alone, an expression of disgust or sigh, “Man, I have totell you what happened to me last night! or“Listen man, I don’t know what you’re talkingabout.” or “Oh man, do we really have to?”

No-brainer – very easy question; a question/situation or dilemma which has anobvious or easy solution, “Well, if you ask me,it’s a no-brainer; you should call her and apologize.”

School – to teach someone a lesson; to showsomeone how something is (really) done, “We

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thought we were the best but the other teamreally schooled us.”

You can say that again – I agree with you completely. What if the other person actuallyrepeats the phrase?

You’re telling me – I know exactly what youmean.

As the result of cellulartechnology, text and e-mail are popular choices to quickly sendsomeone a message withoutusing voice communication; however, it is often difficult toproperly use appropriate grammar, style, and techniquewhile using this form of media. Forme, the touchpad and alphabetkeys are just too small to adequately use and it automaticallyspells words I wish not to use. Additionally, there are numerouscomputer applications that have thespell check function, but that doesn’tmean that spell check ensures you areusing the word correctly. For example,if you attempt to type the word “add”using a standard keyboard, check yourmessage carefully before you selectsend. You may have typed the letter “s”instead of “d”! Consider the followingrules, compliments of Brian Clark, founderand CEO of Copyblogger and Editor-in-Chief of Entreproducer:

Your versus you’re – your car or your hat;use you’re as a contraction for you are.

Loose versus lose – “if your pants are tooloose, you might lose your pants.”

Complement versus compliment – comple-ment is something that adds to or supplements something and compliment issomething nice someone says about you.

Fewer versus less – if you can count it, usefewer, “Robert has written fewer poems sincehe got a full time job”; if you can’t count it,use less, “Sonia has less incentive to do whatI say.”

The dangling participle – “After rotting in thecellar for weeks, my brother brought up someoranges” (this means your brother is a zombiewho delivers fruit); try instead, “My brotherbrought up some oranges that had been rotting in the cellar for weeks.”

Have fun with words and come upwith your own list of figurative words to sharewith your friends - doing so may help you asMrs. Wright has helped me (eventually).

Body, Mind & Spirit

Clarksville Base Physical Fitness Center is now open! Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. onDONSAs. Clarksville Base PFC is locatedat 7540 Headquarters Road, in CAVCountry. Although we have recentlyopened and have a limited amount ofequipment, patrons can still achieve a fullbody workout.

What was once a full court for basketball is now a multipurpose area formaximum training and functional fitness.This is the perfect place to start training forthe July Eagle Challenge Fitness Tourevent! Along with multiple machines, thisPFC highlights four Power Racks fullyequipped to perform all major andOlympic style lifts. Clarksville Base PFC willsoon add additional cardio equipment toits already existing variety of treadmills, elliptical and spin bikes to satisfy thosewho want more of an aerobic than anaerobic workout. An aerobics room is

also in the plans to provide our guests withmultiple fitness classes which will be led byour certified instructors. This is just anothergreat facility provided to keep Fort Campbellresidents fit and healthy.

Please do not forget to keep visitingour five other Physical Fitness Centers: Freedom Fighters, Lozada, Olive, Fratellinico,and Gertsch. A monthly class schedule can befound at www.fortcampbellmwr.com underthe Sports & Fitness tab.

A New Gym in Townby Ben Alejandro

Clarksville Base: (270) 412-5285Gertsch: (270) 798-2753

Fratellinico: (270) 798-9418Olive: (270) 798-4101

Lozada: (270) 798-4306Freedom Fighters: (270) 798-7355

ECFT

I know whatyou’re thinking; the EagleChallenge Fitness Tour(ECFT) is the best thingsince sliced bread! Roadraces, land nav, bike racesand a tough mud eventhave brought us to the

July challenge and the half way point. “I’mfeeling great! I’m feeling pumped! But I thought this was a fitness challenge, give memore!” Well, guess what!? You want it, yougot it! On July 13, we bring you the BrutalFitness 5K Challenge.

Once again Fort Campbell officials are changing things up andkeeping it interesting by offeringthis one of a kind event that willreally test your strength, stamina, endurance, and willbe a brutally fun experience.This 5K road race will be filledwith nine BRUTAL physicalchallenges to endure alongthe way. I don’t want togive away all the

surprises, but these challenges will consist ofanything from tractor tire flips to sand bagoverhead presses. Are you surprised? We didn’t put the word Brutal in the title becauseyou’ll be picking daisies!

Whether you have participated in all

or some of the ECFT activities, I commendyou for rising to the challenge. To put youback at ease, we haven’t lost sight of what thetrue meaning of the Eagle Challenge FitnessTour is all about. We want all participants tocome out, stay active, and enjoy this eventwith Family and friends. To suit all participants,this challenge will offer three levels of difficultyfor the physical events and even a special 1K“Little Brute” Family and kids course. As always, Fort Campbell MWR will be present,providing great information on upcomingevents and activities.

The start time for this event will be 7 a.m. and participants will start in threeminute intervals until everyone has started thecourse. The registration fee is only $15through July 11 or $20 for participants registering July 12 and 13 for this fun filledchallenging event. Register online now at www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

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Brutal Fitness 5K Challengeby Ben Alejandro

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Do you enjoy looking at the stars?Can you name all the constellations or locatethe planets? To get the best stargazing experience, visit these state of the art localobservatories:

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, Tennesseewww.dyer.vanderbilt.edu

From now until November, Dyer Observatory offers free public tours. OpenHouse Days are the first Wednesday of eachmonth from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the

Telescope Viewing Nights occur the secondFriday of each month with varying start times. Reservations are required for the Telescope Viewing Nights. Additionally, DyerObservatory has special events such as theBluebird on the Mountain concerts, Opera onthe Mountain, Dyer Observers Space ScienceCamp, astronomy classes and more.

Land Between the Lakes (LBL) Golden PondPlanetarium and Observatory100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky • www.lbl.org/plgate.htmlDaytime & Evening Planetarium Shows - ages13 & up $5; ages 5-12 $3; Evening LaserShows - $7 for all ages

Home to two state of the art telescopes: the 16” Meade LX-200 ACFSchmidt Cassegrain Telescope and CoronadoSolar Telescope. The observatory is openseven days a week with planetarium showsstarting every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.From June to August, there are laser showson Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Additionally, evening planetarium shows and star parties occur on

select Saturdays during the summer startingat 8 p.m.

LBL offers a complimentary MilitaryPass for Active Duty Soldiers, Reservists andtheir dependents. Bring your military ID tothe Golden Pond Visitor Center and Northand South Welcome Stations during normalbusiness hours to receive the pass. The Military Pass gives the military member ortheir Spouse and up to three individuals freegeneral admission to regular programs. Formore information, call (270) 924-2000.

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)ObservatoryWiser-Patten Science (WPS) Building Room102, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro,Tennesseewww.mtsu.edu/physics/star_party.php

The MTSU Observatory offers starparties, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the firstFriday of the month. The First Friday Star Parties are free and open to the general public. The event begins with a 30 to 45minute public lecture and followed by a telescope observing (if the weather is clear).

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“I had to get it done.” That’s whatshe eventually said when she got over therealization of being abandoned by herFamily. The story of Dawn Loggins is notonly inspiring, but it is also a real exampleof what can happen when people, despitethe curveballs life throws at them, decidethey are going to take the steering wheelsof their lives and drive it with a destinationtoward success.

Dawn faced some tough yearsliving in the small towns of North Carolina.She went through high schoolwith an excess of instability inher Family. She coped with herFamily being evicted from numerous homes and facedthe realities of living withoutlights, unpaid water bills, unemployed parents and asteady diet of ramen noodles.Those daily difficulties, how-ever, did not prepare the highschool senior for the shock ofcoming home one day to discover that her Family haddisappeared—relocating to another state without tellingher. Cell phones had been disconnected, the house wasempty and there were nonotes—no warnings.

“I found myself absolutely homeless withnowhere to go,” Loggins said.“I stayed at friend’s houses inbetween, and instead of worrying about it, I decided to take action.I knew I had to go to school and I wantedto go back to work.” So, she made it happen. Between a part-time job she gotserving as a school custodian before andafter school and the kindness and charity ofsome of her community members, she wasable to slowly get back on her feet, all thewhile focused on her schoolwork. Her

determination allowed her to remain astraight-A student. Her perseverance ultimately led to her becoming the first person from her high school to ever be accepted to Harvard—where she now attends. “A lot of people use bad situationsas an excuse and instead of doing that, I turned the bad things around into motivation to succeed and do well,” Loggins said in a television interview withNBC. “I felt like it would be so easy andeven acceptable if I were to just say – you

know what, I give up, I can’t do this in thissituation, but I didn’t. I knew that if I wanted to make something of myself andI didn’t want to live like this when I gotolder, I had to get it done.”

Hear me when I tell you that youare not the result of life happening to you,you are the result of how you respond.There are stories like Dawn’s that happen

every day with people who decide thatthey are not going to be victims. However,nothing happens unless you first decidethat where you are is not where you aresupposed to be.

I found this mindset in one of myfavorite poems by Karen Ravns:

Only as high as I reach can I grow,Only as far as I seek can I go,Only as deep as I look can I see,Only as much as I dream can I be.

Notice the common denominator is “I.” In otherwords, any success you’ll experi-ence lies simply in the power ofyour say so! You will only go as faras you determine—you’re incharge! Self-reliance is like atoothbrush, you can’t use anyoneelse’s. You’ve got to grab a holdof the steering wheel of your lifeand say, “I’m in charge!”

Filmmaker Tyler Perry,whose eight films have grossedmore than 400 million dollarsover the years, now enjoys immense success - but was actually living out of his car for afew months at one time in his life.“Can you imagine a six-foot-fiveman sleeping in a Geo Metro?”he later joked. Perry took charge.I like the mindset of Gina Rinehart(the world’s richest woman) whoonce said, “If you're jealous of

those with more money, don't just sit thereand complain. Do something to make moremoney yourself — spend less time drinkingor smoking and socializing, and more timeworking.”

In other words, spend less timedoing nothing and take charge.

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The Power Within by Ramon M. Maisonet

Remember the rule of “Nothing”Nothing in your life is going to change

until your habits do.

Nothing in your life is going to work for

you until you decide to.

Nothing in all of your dreaming is going

to materialize until you recognize that

everything you need to succeed is in you.

Perspective Management

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Coolness Under Pressure

As most people know there arecountless tests and assessments for differentpersonality types, personality strengths andweaknesses, character strengths and so on,but they may be asking themselves – “whatexactly does it mean and how can I benefit from it after I figure out who I am”?Knowing who you are is the first step (and probably the easiest to achieve) but knowingyour teammates’ strengths and building a cohesive team with the information is themuch tougher step.

Let’s start by saying you and twocoworkers took the Army Community Service(ACS) Resilience Course andyou finished the CharacterStrength module of theclass which ranks 24 of your

strengths. After the assess-ment you find out that yourstrengths are in the areas ofCreativity and Teamwork, yourfirst coworker has strength inGratitude and Leadership andyour second coworker hasstrengths in Honesty and Love of Learning.How can each of these traits make your teamstronger and how do you capitalize on it? Thefirst step is by open communication with eachother about what makes you who you are.There may be a vunerability issue with delv-ing into personal information but as Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, said “Thebiggest risk is not taking any risk... in a worldthat changing really quickly, the only strategythat is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” Knowing who you are and who your teammates are is essential but doesn’t do anygood if you keep it to yourself.

Assume that your team has beengiven a project with a short turnaround timebut one that will require much thought andtough decisions. You, being the person withstrengths in Creativity, want to immediatelydaydream of the possible outcomes, the various methods you could use on the projectand before you know it time is slipping away.That is where your coworker who has theLeadership skills can step in and remind youof the fast approaching deadline and help delegate some tasks and timelines for efficiency and show appreciation for your contributions. Your coworker possessing Love

of Learning skills could take some of the burden of researching facts for the job tomake sure the facts are accurate and also usetheir honesty for feedback to keep the teamfocused. They can also rely on your skills ofCreativity by having you “think outside thebox” and Teamwork to keep everyone on the same sheet of music and working as a true team.

It may sound simple to do by justtaking an assessment, talking with each otherand abracadabra - your team is the best in theArmy, but it is more than that. Building a teamtakes time, energy, understanding and

patience. There are factors against you - liketime, budget, members of your team leaving,new members being added - but you have topersevere through imminent change.

Highly functioning teams know eachother well; they know what skills and talentsare best suited for each member and whichskills members struggle with. John Maxwellsays “If each person is not doing what addsthe most value to the team, you won’t achieveyour potential as a team.” When you findyourself using your greatest strengths that iswhen you should feel the most energized andhave the most vigor. You feel like you are

performing at your bestlevel. You should be lookingat your teammates and

coworkers to see what energizes them, to know whatenergizes them and to seewhat tasks best suit them.

To get started in discovering your strengths and personalitytypes and how you can benefit your team, I would recommend the Resilience Course offered by ACS and your unit’s Spouse MasterResilience Trainers (SMRTs) and Army FamilyTeam Building (AFTB) for starters. Each ofthese programs offers classes that take adeeper look into who you are and how youcan benefit a team. Please contact ArmyCommunity Service AFTB at (270) 798-4800to schedule a class.

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Spotlight on MWR

WHOThe Army Community Service (ACS)

Employment Readiness Program (ERP) consistentlyprovides quality service to Military Spouses, Retirees, DoD Civilians, National Guard, Reservists,and their Family members, through delivery oftimely, convenient, and innovative programs. All essential elements of ACS, including purpose,processes, and people, are focused on meetingcustomer needs and have resulted in quality service throughout the program. From an unparalleled effort to meet customer needs quicklyand efficiently, to streamlined, informative workshops, to dedicated, enthusiastic profession-als; ACS ERP endeavors to not only meet but exceed customer expectations and provide quality service.

The Fort Campbell ACS ERP office offersdecades of combined experience from both theSpouse and service member side, resulting in employees who are uniquely qualified to understand and relate to their customer base. ERPhas two Master Trainers on staff who have completed the local Briefer and Instructor Trainingcourses, which allows for professional instruction,briefing and counseling. Additionally, two MasterResiliency Trainers are available to help Familieslearn the skills needed to be a resilient Army Family. The ACS ERP staff of four looks forward toassisting Fort Campbell’s job seeking population.Call or stop in to make an appointment with Sharon,Allan, David, or Kristen to make your job searchmore successful.

In addition to four staff members, ERP iscurrently supplemented by two fantastic volunteers, Jeremy and Delicia. Both Jeremy andDelicia are military Spouses that visited the ACSERP office shortly after arriving at Fort Campbell.They heard about the Employment Assistance Program at the Newcomers Orientation, heldweekly at the Family Resource Center, and eventually decided to volunteer. Volunteering is agreat tool to assist in the job search process as itprovides networking opportunities, keeps your resume current and maintains or improves your skillset. The ACS ERP volunteers greet customers, answer phones, provide basic information, assist inthe computer resource room, work job at fairs and network with employers. The benefits of volunteering are evidenced by the fact that we willbe saying goodbye to Delicia shortly as she headsoff to begin a new career with the NAF Human Resources office here at Fort Campbell.

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by Kristen Geist-Hodgkins

Seeking Employment?

WHATMilitary Spouse and Family member

employment has long been discussed as an issue ofconcern for years, if not decades. In its earliestform, the program was known as the Family Member Employment Assistance Program(FMEAP) and existed to specifically assist FamilyMembers. Now called the Employment ReadinessProgram (ERP), this Army Community Service (ACS)program continues to provide employment information to not only Family members, but hasalso been expanded to include DA Civilians, Retirees, National Guard, Reservists, SurvivingSpouses, and their Families.

The Army recognizes that moving everyfew years makes it difficult to obtain and maintaincareers. Challenges from license/certification transfers to familiarity with local employers to availability of jobs/local job markets, are encountered by Spouses every day. ACS ERP is setup to assist eligible military ID card holders seekingemployment by providing a full range of employment related services, from résumé development and interview techniques as well asconducting a successful job search and accuratelycompleting applications. ACS ERP provides classes,one-on-one counseling, resources and information,all designed to assist Spouses in conducting a successful job search.

Federal Job Prep, Resume for Resultsand Employer Spotlight are a few of the classesthat are offered regularly. The Federal Job Prepworkshop provides instruction on how to navigatethe usajobs.gov website, and reviews the processto search and apply for federal jobs. For individualsinterested in applying for federal jobs, this class willprovide the details of the Military Spouse Preference, Executive Order 13473 and the federal

Priority Placement Program. This class is currentlyoffered the first and third Tuesdays of each monthfrom 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. On the second Tuesday ofeach month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., our Resume for Results class is held. Usually the first item neededwhen conducting a job search is a resume, as this iswhat will get you in the door for an interview. Thisclass will provide the basics of creating a resume,review the different formats, ensuring that you usethe format that benefits you the most, and discusses content of your resume. Possessing a targeted, well-written resume that markets/adver-tises you and your skills is crucial to a job search.Also offered on the second Tuesday is our Employer Spotlight class. This monthly event is agreat networking opportunity that allows individuals to meet directly with Human Resourcerepresentatives from local companies. Each montha different local employer is featured and presentsinformation on how to best qualify for positionswith that company as well as tips on how to complete the application process. After discussingspecifics of their company, these Human Resourcerepresentatives will usually also offer their expertiseon other basics to a job search, such as interviewtips, and general application and resume recom-mendations. Even when the featured company isnot in your field there is still information to begained by attending.

Mock interviews are a great way to practice and gauge your interviewing skills beforethe real deal and these classes are offered as requested. Call the ACS ERP office to request onetoday! The goal of the ACS ERP specifically is tohelp individuals get a job and maintain a careerthey enjoy. Please call the ERP office at(270) 798- 4289/4412 to register and confirm timeand location of classes offered.

WHENNormal operating hours for ACS ERP are

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is open on DONSAs but closed on all federalholidays. Both walk-ins and appointments are happily accepted; whatever works best for the customer is our goal. While our class/event schedule is set as mentioned earlier, extra workshops, briefings, and one-on-one sessions areavailable for customers after hours as requested.Please contact the ACS ERP office to schedule appointments. We encourage Spouses who arenew to Fort Campbell and the surrounding area tovisit us soon after arriving. This allows for individuals to ‘get the scoop’ up front and be awareof the opportunities and resources available to them.

WHEREThe ACS ERP office has temporarily

relocated to 6733 Air Assault due to renovations in the main ACS building. Please call (270) 798-4289/4412 before visiting.

WHYAs we come to the fifth and final "W",

the why, as in why utilize the ACS ER program?Hopefully the four previous W’s answered this foryou! The resources and information ACS ERP officeand representatives can provide free of charge,with no strings attached, are quite useful in conducting a successful job search in the FortCampbell and surrounding areas. For example,using outside resources to assist with writing resumes can usually cost at least $100 per page. Intoday’s economy when you can save money byusing services provided specifically for you at nocost, then the question becomes "why not"?

Transitioning from installation toinstallation offers challenges unique to aSpouse or Family member looking for employment. ACS ERP office is designedto assist you with those challenges; a dedicated team of professionals on handto assist you with meeting and overcomingthose challenges by offering suggestionsand recommendations. The success of yourjob search is often dictated by your personal drive, determination and input.ACS ERP office is not a placement service,but rather a tool for resources. Often looking for a job is not a one- time deal andACS ERP strives to provide the proper jobsearch tools to assist with looking for employment throughout your career. Remember, looking for a job is already afull time job…why make it more difficult by searching for information and resourceson your own? Stop in to visit with ACS ERP today!

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Child, Youth & School Services1. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44852. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33043. Gardner Hills (CDC) (270) 412-03924. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67675. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44716. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44777. Watters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79938. Watters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-79969. CYSS Division Adminstrative Office (270) 798-653910. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495910. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-067411. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231512. Gardner Hills (SAS) (270) 461-064113. Airborne (SAS) (270) 461-104714. Bastogne (SAS) (270) 461-0995/099610. School Liaison (270) 798-987415. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-581116. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103316. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364316. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services17. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director(270) 798-932218. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293519. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551817. Lending Closet (270) 798-631320. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600021. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-027722. ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156623. ASYMCA Family Center (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment24. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182225. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217524. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461026. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076624. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461027. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

Recreation & Leisure28. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520729. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535030. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631031. Single Pool (270) 798-424732. The Zone (270) 461-0603 33. BOSS Program (270) 798-785834. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588724. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490635. Challenge Course (270) 412-785536. Adventure Program (270) 412-785437. Archery Range (270) 798-217538. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217538. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217540. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217541. Paintball (270) 956-311842. Parks & Pavilions Office (270) 798-217543. Riding Stables (270) 798-262944. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217545. RV Park (Fletchers Fork) (270) 798-217546. Skeet Range (270) 412-401547. Small Arms Recreational Range 16 (270) 798-300133. Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness48. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 49. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309450. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941851 Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735552. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275353. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430654. Olive PFF (270) 798-410155. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332056 Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services57. Army Education Center (270) 798-320158 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669359. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110060. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561258. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171

61. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680662. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572963. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging64. IHG Hotel (931) 431-449665. IHG Hotel (Satellite Location) (270) 439-222966. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services67. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979368. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (270) 798-805569. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716170. Commissary (270) 798-366371. Division Parade Field72. Fisher House (270) 798-833073. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504774. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449575. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753576. MWR Director (270) 798-995376. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681877. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498678. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636

The Exchange79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King

Green Beans Coffee (270) 640-461480. Community Town Center

Class Six (931) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

66 Exchange/Food Court/Mall (270) 439-184181. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184682. Firestone (270) 439-186583. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1(Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102084. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191485. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635386. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (931) 431-241087 . Tennessee Shoppette (gas) (931) 431-4944

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Healthy Habits by Char

Everyone has to start somewhere.Babies don’t know how to walk when theyare born. They learn in stages - rolling, sitting up, crawling, standing, walking,and running. This is not a quick journey,it takes time, fuel, training, andconditioning. This is daily play time for babies and toddlers; they don’t know

they are actually exercising. Baby stepsare what I preach most often, whether it isregarding lifestyle change, training or nutrition. It’s a formula encompassingsmall steps in a specific combination for asuccessful goal.

The training formula to go fromcouch to 5K is in steps, just as it is for ababy to learn to walk. The first step is tomake the commitment. Look for a local5K that peaks your interest, call a friendand invite them to join you. If your goal isto participate then you are successful bywalking the event. But if you want to really challenge yourself, then a bit moreplanning and training will be necessary.An app called C25K (Couch to 5K) whichconsists of training in intervals can help toprepare you for run day. Week 1 is intervals that consist of 30 seconds of

running and 4:30 of walking;week 2 is 1 minute running, 4 minutes walking; week 3 is1:30 of running, 3:30 of walking,and it adjusts in 30 minute increments. The purpose of thetraining is not so much the distance but the intervals within.As you progress you can changethe variations for more run timeand less walk time until youhave reached your goal.

A 5K seems like a largedistance but it’s only 3.1 miles.

The distance may seem like an incrediblechallenge but isn’t that what life is allabout? The majority of my life I havecursed myself with the statement “I amnot a runner, I don’t like to run.” RecentlyI ran my first 5K on a whim and an invitation. I am a firm believer that thebody achieves what the mind believes -more than that, I am proof of it and I amnow a runner.

by Charlene Frasher

From Couch to 5K

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Fort Campbell Aquatics

Fort Campbell swimming poolsoffer a great way to beat the heat! Getready for a splashing good time as the poolsoffer open swim, pool parties, swimminglessons and a variety of other activities tokeep you cool over the summer. Please call(270) 798-6310 for additional information.

Baldonado Pool, located at 2570 Indiana Ave, will be open from 11 a.m. to 12p.m. for lap swimming and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.for recreational swimming.

Dolan Pool, located at 1566 LeeRd, will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for swimming lessons and 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. forrecreational swimming.

Single Pool will be closed this summer.

Gardner Indoor Pool, located at2191 Tennessee Ave, will be open for military training; water aerobics from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lap swimming from11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hooper Bowling Center

Hooper Bowling Center is proud to participate in the Kids Bowl Free programfor 2013. Registered kids receive 2 FREEGames of bowling every day between May15 and August 15! Ages 5 to 17 may participate in this program. There is also aFamily Plan available. For $24.95 everyonein the Family (up to 6 members) will be allowed to bowl 2 free games each day. Theonly charge will be for shoes: Kids andadults shoes will be $1.75 per pair. Parentssign up on line atwww.kidsbowlfree.com,then every Sunday night parents can printcoupons to use during the week. Availabletimes to bowl will be listed on www.fortcampbellmwr.com.

Call (270) 798-5887 for more information.**Coupons presented on cell phones cannot be accepted.Paper coupons must be turned in by Hooper Bowling Center with our daily accounting paperwork, therefore wemust have printed coupons that you receive from your email,printed in normal size print and cut out for the clerk at thecounter. We thank you in advance for your understandingand adherence to this request.

Guenette Arts & Crafts Center Kids Classes and Workshops

Guenette Arts & Crafts Center will be offering kids classes and workshops throughout the summer, including (but not limited to) clay workshops, craft workshops,zentangle, drawing classes and soap mak-ing. Times and dates will vary, please visitwww.fortcampbellmwr.com for a current calendar or call (270) 798-6693 for updated information.

EDGE! (Experience, Develop, Grow, Excel)

EDGE! offers low cost ($5 perhour), cutting edge activities in art, fitness,life skills, and adventure packages. TheEDGE! program is for youth ages 11 to 18and is geared towards helping youth learnnew skills and discover hidden talentsthrough activities such as: cooking, rock wallclimbing, bowling, dancing, sewing, handbuilding pottery, guitar playing, mountainbiking, canoeing, kayaking, and much more.To participate you must have a valid middleschool or teen pass, be between the agesof 11 and 18, be registered with Child,Youth and School Services (CYSS), and be adependent Family member of an activeduty military Soldier, a DoD Civilian employee, or a Fort Campbell contractor.Come join us and find your EDGE! For moreinformation on EDGE! classes, please call(270) 412-5811.

HIRED!

HIRED! Is a 12 week apprenticeship program where CYSS registered youth ages 15 to 18 will engage in meaningful, professionally-managed, career-explorationopportunities in Family and Morale, Welfare& Recreation (MWR) operations. TheHIRED! Apprentice Program offers valuablepaid work experience and training that will

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Please check the digital version of the Summer Youth Brochure, available on www.fortcampbellmwr.com for updates.

better equip each participant with the skills needed for a highly-competitive jobmarket. Get HIRED! and earn $500 uponsuccessfully completing the term. Pleasecontact (270) 798-1203 orwillie.p.starks.naf@mail.mil for additional information. For applications and deadlines,please visit us atwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/CYS/HIRED.

SKIESUnlimited

From dance and gymnastics togolf, music and martial arts, SKIESUnlimitedhas a vast array of programs available to thechildren and youth of Fort Campbell.SKIESUnlimited will offer special mini summer workshops in addition to continuing their normally scheduled classes.These include cheerleading, soccer andmore! Children of deployed Soldiers are eligible for $300.00 worth of free classeswhen registered with CYSS. Some of our exciting summer workshops are Baseball(Doyle Academy), soccer (Athletes Global), basketball (Playmaker Academy), FortCampbell High School Camps: football;wrestling; cheer; soccer, volleyball and basketball. For more information on the

SKIESUnlimited schedule, please call (270) 412-5811. Spaces are limited, so signup soon!

MWR Youth Sports

Youth Sports and Fitness offers a wide range of recreational and developmental activities for youth in grades K – 12. Eligible youth are Family membersof active duty, retired military, NationalGuard/Reserve, and Civilian employees at

Fort Campbell. Call (270) 798-3168 for more information.Registration Dates:Tackle Football for 3 through 8 grades isJuly 8 to August 2 and the cost is $65.Cheerleading for K through 8 grades is July8 to August 2 and the cost is $40.Pre-K through 8 grades is July 8 to August2 and the cost is $40.Running Club for 3 through 12 grades isJuly 8 to August 2 and the cost is $50.

Summer Reading Program

The “Have Book, Will Travel” Summer Reading Club at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is for the entire Family. Itstarts June 2 and offers six great weeks offun! Reading rewards will be based on hoursspent reading, not number of books read,with check-in times between 10:30 a.m. and1:30 p.m. June 10-13, June 24-27 and July 8-10. Children will receive hourly prizesfor reading and for every hour over 6 hours,tickets will be issued for special prize drawings. Teens will receive prizes for everytwo hours of reading and tickets for specialprize drawings will be issued when they exceed eight hours. There is no limit to howmany hours you read!

Weekly story time themes will be: Mexico, Australia, Korea, Russia, Africa andNorth Pole; with a challenging brain puzzleeach week.

Special programs will include: Baby& Me every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Sign Language flash cards will be given awayeach week. Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. you canjoin the Magic Tree House Fun with “PiratesPast Noon”. Games, prizes and crafts will accompany the book reading. This is designed for children in first grade and up.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone will bediscussed Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.Older children, teens and adults are welcome. Hogwart’s treats will be provided.Storytime and Crafts will be offered everyThursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Folktales from around the world will be featuredwith matching crafts.

The Grand Finale, featuring the Science Guy, will be held on Thursday, July11 at D.W. Recreation Center from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. For more information about theUSAA Summer Reading Program, please callR. F. Sink Memorial Library at (270) 798-5729.

Teen Club 24/7

Help your teens beat the summer boredom blues! With a variety of activitiesand programs, there is never a dull momentat Teen Club 24/7. These activities are foryouth grades 9 -12 who are registered withCYSS and have a valid Middle School &Teen (MST) pass. Teen Summer Camp is freeand will be held at Taylor Youth Center(TYC), located at 80 Texas Avenue, Mondaythrough Thursday from noon until 8 p.m.,

Friday from noon until 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. MiddleSchool & Teens Summer Camp also includesa meal program where each member will receive free lunch (ends at 1 p.m.) andsnack. Teens will have the opportunity toparticipate in daily activities such as swimming, bowling, archery, fishing, bicycling, arts and crafts, and canoeing andkayaking. During summer camp the MiddleSchool & Teen Program will also provideyouth the opportunity to go on field tripsand engage in special events such as visitsto water parks, amusement parks, dances,lock-ins, sports tournaments and fine artshows. For more information on the TeenClub 24/7 Summer Camp please call (270) 956-1203.

Outdoor Recreation

Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreationhas a variety of activities for youth. Offeringeverything from fishing, camping and hikingto horseback riding, archery, paintball, and climbing; there is something for everyone! Adventures are offered throughout the yearbut the summer brings an emphasis onwater activities. This includes rafting tripsdown the Nantahala and the Ocoee Rivers;and kayaking and canoeing programs, both

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on-post at Kyle Lake and off-post in nearbylakes and rivers. Pre-registration is requiredfor all Adventure Programs. With such awide selection of programs available, Outdoor Recreation is sure to have something to entertain every person in yourFamily. Call Outdoor Recreation at(270) 798-2175 for more information aboutthese exciting activities.

Wild West Camp at Fort Campbell Riding Stables

Are you looking for an educationaland fun camp for summer break? Fort Campbell Riding Stables will be holdingcamps that will cover tacking, grooming, conformation, feeding, breed types and riding. Age 3 to 5 camp dates will be: July 1 – 3; July 15 – 17; July 18 – 20. All 3 to 5 year old camps will cost $50 per camperper session and will meet from 8 a.m. to 10a.m. Parents are required to remain at campwith the 3 to 5 year olds. Age 6 to 8 campdates will be: July 1 to 3; July 15 to 17; July18 to 20. All 6 to 8 year old camps will cost$100 per camper per session and will meetfrom 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Age 9 and upcamp dates will be: July 8 to 12; July 22 to26. Age 9 and up camps will cost $150 percamper per session and will meet from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration opens May 15. Please call (270) 798-2629 for additional information.

School Age Care (SAC) Summer Activities

School Age Care provides a nineweek summer program for children whohave completed kindergarten thru 5 grades.The program offers exciting, age appropriate activities including: trips to on-post swimming pools, Venture RiverWater Park, ice skating, field days, arts andcrafts, cooking activities, Family fun days,

team building, games and mentoring opportunities. Camps run Monday thru Friday from 5:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. startingJune 3 and ending August 2. Camps are setup by the week, so you do not have to signyour child up for the entire summer. You canchoose the weeks you wish to participate in.Fees for camp are income based accordingto DoD fee guidance. Camp weeks must be reserved and paid for in advance. Childrenmust have a current enrollment with Child,Youth and School Services (CYSS) prior tobeing registered in SAC. For more information please call Parent Central Services at (270) 798-0674. Spaces are limited.

Armed Services YMCA Summer Camps

The Fort Campbell Armed ServicesYMCA offers great opportunities for summer fun. Green Camp (environmentalawareness) will be offered to 25 childrenages 10 to 12. It is planned for July 21-27,2013. Screaming Eagle Camp will be offered to 50 children ages 10 to12. It isplanned for June 23-29, 2013. Both campsare free and priority will go to children of adeployed Soldier and children who have notparticipated in one of our camps in the past.Children who have attended in the past will

be placed on a waiting list. Both camps areresidence camps. Registration is April 15through June 1 (no exceptions). You canemail shirley.f.west1@us.army.mil to requestan application or stop by the Armed Services YMCA, located at 3068 Reed Avenue to pick one up. For questions,please call (270) 798-3077.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)and the Fort Campbell Armed ServicesYMCA will be partnering to host the thirdannual SOS camp. This camp is dedicatedto the children of our fallen Soldiers. It is afree residence camp for those children, agesrange from 8 to12. Camp dates are July 7-13, 2013. Contact Suzy Yates at (270) 798-0272 for more information andregistration. All three camps will be locatedhere on Fort Campbell at Camp Hinsch.

Summer Meal Program

Fort Campbell schools are providing a summer meal program FREE toall children under the age of 18. The program is available on weekdays fromJune 6 through July 26 at Marshall, Lincoln,and Jackson Elementary Schools. No mealswill be served on July 4. Breakfast is servedeach morning from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.; lunchis served from 11 a.m. until 1 pm. Adults canpurchase a breakfast meal for $2.25 and alunch meal for $3.25. To find out moreabout the Summer Meal Program, pleasecall Jarrett Rogers at the Fort CampbellSchools Central Office, (270) 640-1211 oremail jarrett.rogers@am.dodea.edu.

Campbell Crossing Community Activities

Campbell Crossing will host various activities throughout the summer that arefree and open to all Campbell Crossing residents. Activities include Splash IntoSummer, National Night Out, Post WideYard Sale, reading programs, and more. Donot miss the opportunity to spend timewith your Family as you get to know yourneighbors. For more information, pleasevisitwww.campbellcrossingllc.comor search for Campbell Crossing on Facebook.

Fast & Fun Get-A-Ways

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who are looking for a quick fun filled get-a-way. Whether it is a thrilling trip to SixFlags, St. Louis or Georgia; Holiday World,or fun in the sun at Nashville Shores or Venture River; MWR Leisure Travel Serviceshas the tickets and more to choose from! Tofind out more information, call (270) 798-7436/0509, visit the website atwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/trades-ser-vices/ITR or stop by the office located in theExchange Mall.

Adventure Science Center

The Adventure Science Center inNashville has a variety of fun, educational exhibits including the Adventure Tower,Body Quest, and Mission Possible. You willalso want to check out the Sudekum Planetarium, Bluemax, and Space Chase.General admission with military discount is$11 for adults and $9 for youth ages 2 to 12.For more information call (615) 862-5160 orvisit www.adventuresci.com.

Nashville Shores

Nashville Shores features morethan a million gallons of fun. Experience theall-new Kowabunga Beach, a massive, four-story water treehouse and sprayground.Brave the waved in Breaker Bay, an ocean-sized wave pool and don’t miss CastawayCreek, Tennessee’s widest lazy river. Blastat speeds of 35 mph down the exhilaratingMusic City Racer or plunge down thrillingwater slides like the Big Scream. NashvilleShores offers fun Family activities for allages. Contact MWR Leisure Travel Servicesat (270) 798-7436 for tickets.

Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo offers a world of excitement. In addition to exploring habi-tats and viewing animals from all over theworld, there are activities, show and eventsgoing on throughout the year. The NashvilleZoo is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.Contact MWR Leisure Travel Services at(270) 798-7436 for tickets.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts

Voted #1 Kids Art Center and #1 Museum by readers of Nashville ParentMagazine, Frist Center for the Visual Arts issure to offer a good time for the entire Family. Their 24,000 square feet of galleryspace is dedicated to presenting the finestvisual art from local, state and regionalartists as well as major U.S. and internationalexhibitions. Families can enjoy exploringvarious art works on display in the galleries. Children age 18 and under are always FREE and active military with currentID get a discounted admission of $7. Tolearn more about the Frist Center for the Visual Arts please visit www.fristcenter.org.

Beech Bend Park

Beech Bend has been entertaining Families since 1898 and offers an Amusement Park, Water Park, Race Trackand Camp Ground, all in one place. With somuch to do, Beech Bend has something forevery member of the Family! Admissionprices vary depending on how many

activities you enjoy. Call MWR Leisure TravelServices at (270) 798-7436 for tickets.

Venture River

Join in the fun at Venture River Water Park. Little ones can splash around the Pleasure Island Kiddie Area, while the older andmore adventurous kids can visit any of thefour thrill packed water slides. If you arelooking to just kick back, relax and just floatalong, visit Old Man River or ride the wavesin the Hurricane Bay Wave Pool. There are avariety of activities available for children ofall ages. Daily passes as well as seasonpasses are available for purchase. ContactMWR Leisure Travel Services at (270) 798-7436 for tickets.

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

There is always something happen-ing in Cheekwood’s Botanical Gardens.From the Robertson Ellis Color Gardenbursting with season displays of colorful annuals, to the formal Martin Boxwood Garden, visitors can walk through the 55acres and discover different styles and periods of gardens and study a wide selection of plants that can be grown inMiddle Tennessee. Ages 2 and under arefree; it is $5 for ages 3 to 17; $5 for collegestudents with ID; $10 for seniors age 65 andabove; and $12 for adults. They offer a 50%military discount for military personnel withID card. Visit www.cheekwood.org for moreinformation.

Land Between the Lakes

The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area is a United StatesNational Recreation Area located in Kentucky and Tennessee between LakeBarkley and Kentucky Lake. There is a museum, a planetarium, and an environmental education area there. Thearea has many miles of hiking trails, manyboat ramps, an off-road vehicle area, campgrounds, group lodges and a few cabins. Active duty service men and womenand their dependents can obtain the newmilitary version of the National Parks andFederal Recreation Lands Annual Pass. TheMilitary Pass is available at Golden Pond Visitor Center, The Homeplace, WoodlandsNature Station, and North & South

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Welcome Stations. LBL accepts the new Military Pass at The Homeplace, GoldenPond Planetarium, and Woodlands NatureStation. It will admit the pass holder plusthree other individuals free of charge tothese facilities.

Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit

The Tennessee Wildlife ResourcesAgency will be conducting the fourth annual Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit (TOYS),June 9 – 14. This program is for students inhigh schools across Tennessee and is held incooperation with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF). Students willbe introduced to many different outdoor activities and will participate in hands-onclasses that will teach the importance of natural resources and their management.For more information, please visitwww.state.tn.us/twra/events/toys.

RiverView Mounds Farm

River View Mounds Century Farmis a Family owned farm that hosts yearround entertainment and educational activities. They offer party packages, an outdoor farm playground, group tours andhayrides. New this year is RiverViewMounds Summer Camp for rising firstgraders to rising seventh graders. Visit www.riverviewmounds.com for moreinformation.

TWRA Fishing Rodeo

Youth, ages 16 and under, are invited for a free day of fishing on June 8from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Liberty ParkPond. Prizes will be awarded for the biggestfish, biggest creel, smallest fish, and more!Enjoy free hot dogs and drinks. There will

be a limited supply of equipment and baitavailable at no cost. Visitwww.cityofclarksville.com/parks&rec for more information.

Movies in the Park

Admission is FREE! Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, lawn chairs andFamily out and enjoy a movie under thenight sky. The City of Clarksville will be hosting 9 movies between May and September this year. The first Movies in thePark will be held on May 4. Additional datesinclude: June 1, 15 & 29, July 13, August 10& 31, October 19. Movies begin at dusk,with pre-movie activities beginning an hourearlier. Visit www.facebook.com/clarksville-moviesinthepark for more information.

Independence Day Celebration

Take the Family to see Clarksville’slargest fireworks display! On July 3,Clarksville will celebrate our nation’s independence with great food and live entertainment followed by the fireworks display. Festivities begin at Liberty ParkGreat Lawn at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin atapproximately 9:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.city-ofclarksville.com/independenceday.

Summer Tumbling CampsCamps are open to children ages

6 to 16. They will learn to roll, flip, and turnwith an instructor who has more than 25 years of coaching experience. Camps willbe held at American Twisters Tumbling, 438Kelly Lane. Fee is $40 per child per session.Sessions are: June 3-6, June 10-13, and July8-11. Times for all sessions are 9 a.m. until11:30 a.m. For information and registration,please visitwww.recpro.cityofclarksville.com.

Summer Playhouse

For five weeks during the summer,the Roxy Regional Theatre hosts a summerdrama camp sponsored by the ClarksvilleParks and Recreation Department. Childrenages 10 to 16 learn basic acting techniques,improvisational skills and stage movement,culminating in a free performance for Family and friends on the final day of theprogram. The 2013 Summer Playhouse runsJune 10 through July 11, with classes meeting Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Roxy RegionalTheatre, 100 Franklin Street. There is a $30registration fee when can be paid at theParks and Recreation office beginning May 27. For more information call(931) 645-7699. You may register anytimeafter June 10, but the fee remains the same.

Customs House Museum & Cultural Center

Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the state’s second largest general museum. Explore anentire city block featuring large galleryspaces filled with fine art, science and history. The Explorer’s Gallery is packedwith fun, learning and fantasy in McGregor’sMarket and kitchen and the Bubble Cave.The Customs House Museum and CulturalCenter offers a Military Family Membership

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for the entire year! For more information call(931) 648-5780 or visitwww.customshousemuseum.org.

Clarksville Aquatics Events

Mark your calendar for these special aquatics events:• World’s Largest Swim Lesson will take

place on June 18 at 10 a.m. (New Providence, Beachaven, Swan Lake, and Smith Pools)

• Back to School Splash on August 4. (preregistration is required)

• Special Needs Night will be held weekly.

Contact New Providence Pool for more information visit www.cityofclarksville.com.

Wonder Kids Triathlon

Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to participate in Clarksville’s first-ever triathlonfor kids. Event will be held at Swan LakeSports Complex on August 3 starting at 8a.m. Fee is $25 which includes a shirt, medaland pedestal photo op. Registration openson May 1 and can be completed on-line atwww.recpro.citofclarksville.com or at theParks & Recreation main office.

Summer Youth Program

Participants in the Summer Youth Program can expect six weeks of fun activities during their summer break fromschool. They will meet new friends, learnnew skills, and maybe take up new hobbies.Separate teen sites allow for weekly fieldtrips. This year’s theme is, “It’s a Jungle OutThere”. This is a free program for youthsage 6 to 12 and 13 to 16.

LOCATIONS:

Age 6 to 12 Kleeman, Burt-Cobb, and Crow Centers,Northeast, Minglewood, Glenellen, Byrns Darden, Barksdale, Burt, Woodlawn Elementary Schools, Summit Heights andCaldwell Lane

Age 13 to 16Moore Elementary, New Providence andNortheast Middle SchoolsREGISTRATION:Begins at the Community Centers on May28 at 9 a.m. and at the school sites on May

31 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more details on the Summer

Youth Program or other programs, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreationat (931) 645-7476 or visitwww.cityofclarksville.com.

Riverfest

The 26th annual two-day music andarts festival will be held on the banks of the Cumberland River on September 6 & 7. Thisfree event features delicious food, activitiesfor kids of all ages, and multiple stages withlive entertainment.For more information Visitwww.clarksvilleriverfest.com

Soapbox Derby

Catch the excitement! The All-American Soap Box Derby is coming toHopkinsville on June 15. This is a youth gravity racing program for boys and girlsages 7 through 17. For more information,visit www.hopkinsvillesoapbox.com.

Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center

Slip and slide into fun at TieBreaker! General admission for military IDcard holders is $6 (48” tall and over), $4(under 48” tall). Military ID required. Children ages 24 months and younger arefree. Their 2013 season will begin in May.For more information, please call (270) 890-0730 or visitwww.tiebreakerpark.com.

Movies in the Park

The City of Hopkinsville, Division ofParks and Recreation, will again present full-length feature films this summer, outdoors, at Westside Park. There will be a

total of 5 Family movies shown on a 35’ x 45’ inflatable “Big Screen”. Admissionis free. Cold drinks and popcorn will beavailable for purchase. Comfort stations willbe onsite. All showings begin at dusk.

Dates are: June 14, July 12, August9, and September 13. Titles are available atthe following websites:www.hopkinsvilleky.usand www.hoptownrec.com.

Westside Park is located at W 9thStreet, near the intersection with 7th Street.There is plenty of parking available at thenearby Christian County Justice Center. Allfilms are rated G or PG. Bring your Familyand your lawn chairs for a great evening ofFamily entertainment.

Butterfly Festival

The 5th Annual Butterfly Festivalwill be held on Saturday, September 28from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park. Children willbe able to make environmental arts andcrafts projects for free. Come and interact

with live butterflies in their habitat in theButterfly House or let the Master Gardenerstake you on a tour of the beautiful ButterflyGarden. Entertaining stage shows will betaking place on the Viceroy stage. All of thisalong with face painting, the ever popularbubble zone and the monster mural! Theevent will conclude with a live butterfly release of 750 butterflies at 5 p.m. For moreinformation please visit www.oakgrovebutterflyfest.com.

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HOPKINSVILLE OAK GROVE

Summer Youth Activity

With warmer weather here, backyard barbeques and get-togethers arecommonplace. I can almost smell the grillright now! Once you make the decision to invite others over for some fun, it’s up to youto actually provide the fun. It seems easy tokeep everyone entertained, but keeping the flow of a party going seamlessly can be a little harder than you may think. Here are some backyard gamesyou can use to keep theparty going.

The first gamethat is perfect for the backyard is what I call hillbilly golf, more com-monly known as LadderToss. Two balls are tied together with a string inbetween them. Each teamhas a set of three of these,known as bolas. The otherimportant item needed inthe game is a piece thatlooks like a ladder. It standsup straight and has three

rungs on it. There are two teams consisting oftwo. People each toss their bolas and tries towrap it around one of the three rungs. Eachrung is worth different points, and the goal isto get to 21 points. Sets can easily be boughtat various stores, but it’s also easy to customize your own set.

Game number two is a little betterknown. Cornhole is a game played in

the backyards of manyhouseholds. If you haven’t heard of Cornhole before, itinvolves two boards set atan angle with a holethrough the middle. Eachteam has four bean bagsand stands behind a board.The goal of the game is toreach 21 points. Points arescored by either landing abean bag on the board, orgetting a bean bag throughthe hole. Landing on theboard gets you one point,and getting one in the holegets you three points.

Teams alternate, throwing one beanbag and then letting the other team throw.Both teams can cancel the opposing side’spoints out if the same throw is made. Thismakes it a bit harder to score points, andmakes the game last longer.

Both of these games are perfect fora party in your backyard. The best thing abouteach is that they are easily purchased ormade. Examples and game instructions areeasily available online.

Game TimeBackyard Gamesby Eden Barnett

photo courtesy of Ladder Golf Inc.

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We asked local second, third and fourth graders to tell us about their fathers. We received dozens of wonderful letters but we only have room for a few. Here are five we’d like to share with you.

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With summer vacation in full swing,many parents begin to hear their childrencomplain that they are bored and have nothing to do that is fun. Guenette Arts &Crafts Center wants to help the parents of ourFort Campbell community by letting themknow that the Craft shop has an answer forsummer vacation boredom.

Summer classes for children of anyage include Pony Bead Key Chains, BubblePrint Journals and Paper Marbling. The CraftShop also has several Clay and Soap MakingWorkshops scheduled over this summer.Both the Clay and Soap Making Workshopswill be covering a variety of different projectson various days throughout the summer.

These classes are available to any age, however, all children age 12 and under mustbe accompanied by an adult. Guenette Arts &Crafts Center also offers Drawing Classes andScratch Art Journal Classes that are availablefor ages 8 and over and a Galaxy PaintingTechnique Class for ages 12 and over. All ofthese classes, their prices and scheduled daysand times, can be found on our monthly calendar which can be found at www.fort-campbellmwr.com/Recreation/ArtsCrafts.

If class and workshop times do notfit into your schedule, perhaps you and yourchild would like to stop by the Center to participate in any of our many make and takeprojects that are available on a walk-in basis.Even the smallest crafter can participate inPaint Your Own Pottery. We have a large number of ceramic bisque items available forsale with prices ranging from $1 to $20. Witha small additional shop fee, patrons have useof our brushes and acrylic paint supply. Blocksof clay are also available for those who wantto work self-directed in Clayworks. The shopfee allows for the use of our tables and toolsto facilitate your child’s next great creation.

Guenette Arts & Crafts Center is located at89 Screaming Eagle Boulevard, right next toWilson Theatre. The facility is open Tuesdaysand Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.,Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For additional information, please call(270) 798-3625/6693.

In the Know Arts & Crafts....the Cure for Summer Boredom

by Patrice Johnson-Winters