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SPRING 2009
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SPRING 09
VOLUME FIVE • ISSUE ONE
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Mother’s Day Tribute
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Centennial
Special Events
Library
Professional Secretaries Day
Phone Directory
Fort Bliss Map
Calendars
Golf
Sports & Fitness
Bowling
CYS Services
Kid’s Connection
Veteran’s Day
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Spring is upon us and it is a time for growth, fun and
renewal here on Fort Bliss! Whether you’re looking
for family events or adventure on your own, MWR
has many activities this spring to keep you hopping!
In March, don’t forget to set your clocks forward, put
on your green and join us for a St. Patty’s Day party
March 17 at the Centennial. To keep the Irish festivities going, we will also have at St. Patty’s Beef and
Burgundy March 18 at the Officers’ Club.
Returning to Fort Bliss is weekly bingo! Binge Bingo
Wednesdays at the Centennial begins April 1 from 6-9
PM and will take place every Wednesday after that! If
Bingo isn’t your game of choice, the Bunco Tournament is also taking place at the Officers’ Club March
20, April 10 and May 1.
Easter is always a favorite time of spring. Bring the
kids to Eggstravaganza April 11 at Biggs Park and an
Easter Egg Hunt at the Rod & Gun Club on April 12.
Hunting for Easter eggs works up an appetite so stop
at the Centennial or the Officers’ Club for a delicious
Easter brunch April 12!
April is also Month of the Military Child and MWR
has many activities and events planned for your family
throughout the entire month. For the parents, there
will be a Motorcycle Rally Safety Day in the parking
lot of the Centennial April 17, a Murder Mystery
Dinner April 17, and a Martini Mixer April 18 at the
Amanda Heard,
Marketing Manager
Officers’ Club.
Need more fun?! Then stop by the Martini and a
Manicure on May 1 at the Officers’ Club and then
head over to the Centennial May 2 for our Cinco de
Mayo party! We certainly cannot forget all the mothers during May. Treat mom to a wonderful Mother’s
Day Brunch at either the Centennial or Officers’
Club. To find out more about all of MWR’s events
visit us at www.blissmwr.com.
On behalf of Bliss MWR, thank you for your support
and allowing us to support you!
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Q: Is the Centennial Concert Series going to
be an on-going event?
A: The Centennial Concert Series will be occurring
throughout 2009. A Comedy Night took place January 30th as well as a Country Concert March 6th.
The next event is a rock concert June 12th, another
comedy night July 17th, followed by a Variety concert
August 28th. Finally, there will be an R&B/Hip-Hop
concert October 16th. The Centennial is located
on Biggs Army Airfield, Building 11199. For more
information on the Centennial Concert Series, visit
our website at www.blissmwr.com.
Q. How do I receive an OTC (Over the Counter)
card?
A: To receive a Self Care Program card, go to either one of
theWellness Centers (SFMC Room 150 or theWelcome
Center, Building 505, room 110) after 1300 and before 1600,
Monday through Friday. You will be required to watch a 25
minute video. After the video, the staff will go over aWelcome
Center brochure with you along with a Self Care booklet.
Then you will receive your Self Care Card, which will be
activated by the staff by placing a Self Care Sticker in the right
lower quadrant of the card.The Self Care Card contains a
variety of important numbers located on the back to help
assist you with your healthcare needs.The class is also taught
to Family Readiness Group presentations; daily medical
in-processing presentations for the in-coming Active duty Soldiers; AIT soldiers weekly in-processing meetings; Sergeants
Major Academy briefing; annual Relocation Fair brief, etc.
For more information on the Self Care Program, please feel
free to contact the SFMCWellness Center at 568-1869 or
theWellness Center at theWelcome Center at 569-3311
Q: When is the next Post-wide Yard Sale?
A: The Post-wide Yard Sale is going to be April 18, 2009
from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.. All residents of Military housing
may participate in the yard sale without having to get a
permit. This will be advertised to the El Paso community.
For more information, please call 569-5642.
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on anything regarding MWR programs or facilities,
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U.S. Postal mail to:
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What is a mother? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines mother as a female parent, a woman in authority,
a maternal tenderness or affection. In almost every
culture, there is a term for ‘mother’.
•mom or mommy, is used in most of North America
(especially the U.S.). It is used widely in the West
Midlands, U.K.
•mum or mummy, is used in the U.K., Netherlands,
Australia, and New Zealand
•Ma, Mam or Mammy is used in Ireland and sometimes in the UK and the U.S.
a Spanish form of “mother”
•eema in Hebrew
In many other languages, similar pronunciations
apply:
•umma in Korean
•mama in Polish and Slovak
•mama in Mandarin Chinese
•máma in Czech
•mama, mamachen in German
•Mama, borrowed from the English, is in common
use in Japan.
•In many south Asian cultures and the Middle East
the mother is known as amma or oma or ammi or
“ummi”, or variations thereof. Many times these
terms denote affection or a maternal role in a
child’s life.
•maman in French and Persian
•mamma in Italian
•Maa, Amaa, Mata is used in India and sometimes in
neighboring countries, originating from the Sanskrit
matrika and mata
•mãe in Portuguese
•mama is used in many countries, but is considered
•mama in Swahili
•Ami in Punjabi
There is no easy way to define a mother and her role
in a family. With conflicts taking place in Iraq and Afghanistan, mothers from all walks of life are balancing
the delicate role of motherhood with the duties that
come with military life.
When Duty Calls
counselor, it is extremely hard to sleep at night.
SGT. Louana Gibson and her husband, SPC. Jim Gibson,
are deploying together to Iraq as part of the 3368 HET
Co. The Gibson’s are leaving behind four children, ages
10 to 16, with relatives in Iowa. While they are serving
in Iraq, their children are starting a new life in Oskaloosa, Iowa, nearly two hours away from the place they
have always called home.
For SGT. Gibson, her definition of a mother means being the complete backbone that makes each part of
their lives move. “A mother is the most caring individual you will come across. She not only cares for
those inside her realm, but also outside of her realm,”
she explains, “ I do that with my own kids and each
individual soldier in my unit because I care about all
of their issues and I carry them with me. I don’t let
them go.” She adds that there is an imaginary string
that keeps everyone connected and mom is the one
with the needle and thread weaving and sewing them
all together.
Once SGT. Gibson and her husband received the news
that they were being called up to go to Iraq in April
2008, they immediately started planning and making
decisions for how their children would be cared for.
SGT. Gibson’s brother-in-law has taken up the gauntlet
to care for his niece and three nephews. When asked
how her children first reacted to the news of their impending deployment, SGT. Gibson responded, “My oldest child was upset at first. We sat down and explained
to all of them that by having both of us go at the same
time, we’d only be separated for one year as a family
as opposed to each of us going separately and possibly
being apart as a family for up to 3 years. It took them
awhile to understand that.”
In August 2008, the Gibson’s relinquished their four
children to her brother-in-law and his wife, who have
no kids of their own. “I did not want my kids to be
separated between different people’s houses,” explains
SGT. Gibson. “I think the best thing for kids is to
keep them all together, especially when both parents
get deployed.” She and her husband met with school
teachers, counselors and the school psychiatrist in advance so that everyone was on the same page. School
officials are keeping a close eye on the kids to make
sure that grades don’t drop or notice any other issues
that may arise.
SGT. Gibson, originally from Oahu, Hawaii, also has her
side of the family in Hawaii sending the children text
messages on a regular basis so that they have many
people they can express their feelings to. “We wanted
to make sure everything was well in place. I guess it’s
the mom in me but you try to think of all the possibilities of what could go wrong and to make it where you
don’t have any issues.”
SGT. Gibson has not seen her children since October
2008. She started preparing them for how it was going to be once she and her husband were in Iraq by
only calling them once a week. “I want them to realize
that is how it happens once we’re over there…….our
calls and letters will be inconsistent and sometimes that
communication gets cut off. The military doesn’t mean
for that to happen but when we get busy, we have to
stay focused.”
SGT. Gibson describes her first Mother’s Day ever being away from her kids as “very hard.” This will be the
first time she won’t be able see their expressions when
she reads their cards. And although she tries not to focus on it, she worries that her Mother’s Day phone call
to the children won’t be easy. “They’re going to be crying and won’t want to hang up the phone. I sent them
cards for Christmas and I was told they spent over 2 ½
hours crying over those”, explains SGT. Gibson. “I hope
for Mothers Day, it’s a little easier on them.”
When asked what gives her the strength to keep going, she says that when she hears of awesome things
they’ve done, she smiles all day long. And that’s what
she reflects on every single day. When she hears that
they are having a hard time or are having to talk to a
SGT. Gibson hopes her children continue to strive even
in her absence. She wants them to show everyone
else that even though their parents weren’t there, they
had enough support to continue to strive. “This experience right here is going to help them for the rest
of their lives. The way they stepped up right now is
going to play such a big part in their adult life.” She
also stresses the importance of community and the
support from others which is so greatly appreciated.
Without it, completing their missions would be very
difficult. “We need the rest of our tree trunk giving us
the nourishments to keep striving forward. It’s not just
the branches by themselves. It takes everybody.”
An Army of More Than Just One
SSG Jeannette Taper has spent the past 19 years as a
soldier and currently works at McGregor Range with
the 5th Armor Brigade. Her husband is an AGR (Active Reserve Guard) soldier in the Wyoming National
Guard. She has three sisters in the Reserves, another
sister retired from the Air Force and a brother retired
from the Navy. But what makes her especially unique
is that all 5 of her sons have served in Iraq at various
times since the war started, two of which are deploying
again in March 2009.
SSG Taper, originally from Wyoming, has been at
McGregor since February 2006. She has worked every single Mother’s Day since 2003 and has had a son
in Iraq every Mother’s Day since then as well. Of her
job as a soldier, she says “It’s been therapeutic for me in
some ways because it keeps me connected to the active
duty and it keeps me focused on my kids being in Iraq.
It gives you a sense of purpose at the same time.”
Her kids were born into a military family with the standards and values that it teaches. She raised her boys
with a lot of military traditions such as responsibility,
self-worth, and self service. She adds, “You have to be
realistic when you have children in the service because
they are soldiers…..this is their choice. It’s hard being
a mom with the uncertainties of if they are okay, how
are they going to come back this time, or if they are
going to come back at all. That is the reality of being a
soldier but I can relate to other mothers whose kids
go over there. Your biggest fear is that your kids aren’t
coming home. Or if they do come home, they’re going
to be a changed person.”
When asked how she copes, her answer is simple: God.
She also has a great extended support system which
includes her brigade which she calls very family oriented. She finds it challenging to separate herself into
two roles as a soldier and a mom. “Being in the military
yourself, you try to give them advice but with being a
mom sometimes you lose your perspective of being a
soldier completely. You’re a mom first.”
In the Fall, SSG Taper will go back to being a weekend
soldier and will be reunited with her husband again in
Wyoming. Although her mind is always on her kids, she
has the self-discipline being a soldier herself. Her hope
for her sons is simple: to be happy, safe, productive and
to always have integrity.
“My kids are a blessing to me. I don’t take it for granted...especially when they go overseas. You just pray
hard that they do the right thing for themselves and
other people and that they stay safe. That’s all you can
do. My kids are my life…I’m really proud of them.”
A Mother’s Quiet Strength
For Geannine Wilkins, her days are anything but ordinary. With her husband, SSG LaBronze Wilkins serving
a 12-month tour in Korea, Geannine carries a heavy
load. She works full-time for the Directorate of Logistics in the office for the Chief of Transportation on Fort
Bliss. She is also mother to 11-year-old Jeremiah and
two-year-old Ja’Briel. She wakes each morning at 5:45
AM to cook breakfast, make lunches, feed and clothe
the baby and get both children off to school and daycare before going to work at 7:30 AM. Once she leaves
work at 4:30 PM, she picks up the baby from daycare
and heads straight to practice. Along with everything
else, Geannine is a basketball, soccer, and baseball mom
to 11-year-old Jeremiah. Currently, he plays CYS basketball as well as competitive basketball for the city of
El Paso with soccer starting up right around the corner.
His games are Sunday, Monday and Wednesday’s and
has practices almost nightly. And yes, Geannine attends
every single practice and every single game.
Daily challenges are always occurring as well. On
Christmas Eve, her two-year-old developed strep throat
and an ear infection. On New Years, he developed pink
eye. “I feel like I stay at the emergency room more than
anywhere else,” explains Geannine.
But for Geannine, a mother is someone who is always
going to be there, someone who is going to listen. She
is also one that gives the firm hand when it is needed.
She gives up her time and makes sure her children are
taken care of. “I wouldn’t trade my kids for anything in
this world. Those are my boys,” says Geannine.
Her hope for them is that they grow up to be gentlemen, to be respectful of everybody, to be the best they
can be and successful at whatever they do. “I’d like to
be able to pick out their wives but I know that won’t
happen! I want them to be good men, to be good
fathers to their children. And if they keep that and God
first, then they’ll have no trouble,” explains Geannine.
Geannine accomplishes all that she does by being
organized and planning things well in advance. Every
Sunday, she plans out what she has to do for the entire
week. It requires her to be constantly thinking. Her
husband will return from Korea after Mother’s Day so
she doesn’t plan to celebrate in any special way. She
normally cooks a Sunday dinner every week so Mother’s Day will be business as usual. However, she doesn’t
hesitate to tell what her plans are once her husband
does return home, “I’ll be going to the spa and he can
have the kids!”
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Army Community Services
2494 Ricker Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916
Phone: 915-568-1132
DSN: 978-9306
FAX: 915-568-3157
“Real-life Solutions for Successful Army Living”
The Fort Bliss Army Community Service (ACS) leads the
Army in providing many quality services to assist Soldiers
and their families. By developing innovative programs and
continually checking the well-being of our Soldiers, ACS
sets the standard in assisting Families in periods of crisis
and providing valuable information. Several Family support programs are offered including, Family Advocacy,
Financial Services,Volunteer Services, Employment Readiness, Mobilization and Deployment, Relocation Services,
Army Family Team Building and Information and Referral.
With Relocation Services, the Lending Closet, Relocation Counseling and Relocation Information and Referral,
Soldiers can take care of their needs quickly. The center
also provides Soldiers with what they should know about
their next duty station.
People Encouraging People
(PEP)
In route, they pass the wonderful Centennial
Banquet and Conference Center, USASMA’s
Sergeants Majors Academy, Biggs Park and the
People Encouraging People or PEP for short is Children’s Waterpark, Adventurous Tango Tower,
a wonderful way for spouses to get acclimated and the challenging Paint Ball Course. They
to their new duty station. PEP took Fort Bliss then pass Long Knife Village and all the amazing
by storm in March 2005. Cher Poehlein, the construction going on at East Fort Bliss.
Relocation Program Manager, adopted this
program while working for Army Community On the second day, the “PEP”ers, meet at Army
Services in Ansbach, Germany.
Community Services and receive information
about areas of interest to travel to such as
On day one in the life of a “PEP”er, everyone Cattlemen’s Restaurant in Fabens or the Licon
meets at Bldg 2494 Ricker Road which is home Dairy in the Socorro area.
to Army Community Services. Once there,
PEP’ers receive a Welcome Packet and a handy Once everyone is loaded back into the van, they
dandy Relocation Readiness Red tote to put all head off to William Beaumont Army Medical
their goodies in.
Center. There they locate the only entrance
that is available to families after the duty day
Class begins with an Ice Breaker so that everyone is over. This gate is off of Fred Wilson Road.
can get to know each other and then the After circling around WBAMC, they get back
knowledge begins.There are a number of briefing on Highway 54 and head to the East Side via
schedules so that PEP’ers get information from/ Border Highway which runs neck and neck with
including Army Family Team Building (AFTB), Mexico. They follow the highway all the way to
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), Army Volunteer the East Side and double back on I-10 stopping
Corps, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Soldier at Krispy Kreme Donuts for some tasty donuts
Family Assistance Center (SFAC), School Liaison and delicious coffee. After receiving a sugar and
Office, Exceptional Family Member Program caffeine rush, they get back into the van and head
(EFMP), Employment Readiness Program, and down I-10 towards downtown. Once there,
lastly our Military Family Life Consultants.
they pass an excellent place to take children,
the Insights Museum. It is a wonderful learning
Lunch is spent trying some borderland traditional experience with hands-on exhibits that children
cuisine at a popular Mexican restaurant. When and adults can interact with.They also pass the El
lunch is finished and all the PEP’ers are stuffed, Paso Library and the Museum of Arts. Once the
they take a driving tour of Fort Bliss starting at van is parked, everyone gets out and walks to the
the Jeb Stuart Gate and then passing the German Historic Camino Reale Hotel and Plaza Theater.
Cantina, on to Old Fort Bliss, past Noel Field, the After these sites are taken in then the real fun and
Fort Bliss Welcome Center, Bldg 500 Personnel cultural emersion begins. It is virtually impossible
Area, Memorial Field, the lovely Japanese Gardens, to come across better deals then those that can
the Religious Activity Chapels, and finally by the be found in downtown El Paso. After a few hours
MWR ITR Office. There they get all the latest of shopping for treasures, they load up and head
information on how MWR can save everyone on to Dominic’s Italian Restaurant, where they take
concerts, tickets, trips, and information on fun in the ambiance and delicious taste of Italy here
vacation get-aways.
in El Paso.
They also drive past the ADA Museum and On the third day, Pep’ers meet for their last
take the bridge over to Biggs Army Air Field. outing. This time they are venturing up and over
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Transmountain Rd. to Mesilla, New Mexico,
where they take in the sites and stop atop
Transmountain for a PEP’ers picture. Coming
down Transmountain, they come across the
Outlet Malls which is another shopping area
that cannot be missed while stationed at Fort
Bliss. A short 40 minute drive later, they arrive
in downtown Mesilla. They stop by the Visitors
Convention Center and watch a video on the
interesting history of the town. They will dine at
the famous La Posta restaurant while in Mesilla,
which is a beautiful and interesting restaurant
with added attractions of a variety of exotic
talking birds, an aquarium of piranhas and other
tropical fish. Lunch is always delicious and the
time spent here is for “PEP”ers to get to know
each other by doing an ice breaker, Two Truths
and One Lie, in which everyone enjoys trying
to figure out each others ‘truths and lies’. After
lunch, they have a little time to explore Historic
Mesilla. Since it is a Thursday, the outdoor market
is open so many of the vendors are showing
off their creative artwork and jewelry. After
departing Mesilla, they head down the scenic
highway on their way to Stallman’s Factory. This
is the last opportunity to get some decadent ice
cream and assorted nuts before arriving back in El
Paso. By this point, everyone is quite exhausted
and eager to exchange phone numbers and email
addresses.
PEP’ers is not only a wonderful way to get some
cultural emersion but an even better away to
meet other spouses who are new to Fort Bliss
and the El Paso community. In the past few years,
there have been PEP’ers of all nationalities, young
and seasoned spouses, male and female, with
children or without. Regardless what your status
is, the Relocation Team would love to welcome
you to your new duty station and home away
from home by inviting you to be a PEP’er too.
Call ACS to sign up for the next class. Childcare
is paid for all children registered at the Child
Development Center. For more questions, please
feel free to call Cher Poehlein at 915-568-1132.
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Celebrate National Volunteer Week
at Fort Bliss!
Nearly 35 years ago, President
the quality of life of our Soldiers and
R i c h a rd N i x o n i s s u e d a n
Family Members.
executive order to celebrate
N a t i o n a l Vo l u n t e e r
Numerous volunteers within
Week. This week is to
the Fort Bliss Community
Number of volunteers
commemorate the acts
do not volunteer for glory,
serving nationwide:
of kindness, generosity
honor, or fame . Their
and compassion shown
deeds of service should
60.8 million
by volunteers. Though
never be disregarded
National total hours volunteered
this week instituted
or unacknowledged.
in
2007:
8.1
billion
a specific time to
Recognizing our
(Courtesy of Volunteering In
celebrate volunteers,
volunteers is a simple
America)
volunteerism has always
w ay o f s h o w i n g o u r
been a part of the fibers
ap p re c i a t i o n fo r t h e i r
of America. The roots of
valuable services. Saying
volunteerism extends to
thank you, writing a note
the first pioneers, when the
of appreciation, or celebrating
first settlers came together to
the volunteer’s anniversary in your
conquer the challenges of surviving and
organization are some informal ways to
adjusting to a new land. Since those historical recognize volunteers. Formal recognitions such
times, Americans have continued to volunteer in as certificates, plaques, or pins are other ways of
order to help each other during times of war, recognizing volunteers. This type of recognition
tragedy, and in times of need.
is a great way to single out specific volunteers for
their kind-hearted contributions. Though formal
The problems facing recognitions are great ways to honor volunteers,
America today are these should never be the only times in which
n o l e s s c r i t i c a l volunteers are recognized.
than those in the
1700’s. Today We understand the value of volunteerism and
Total Volunteer
we are in the know how much they contribute to make Fort
hours volunteered
midst of two Bliss a better place to live and serve. In honor
wars. There of their selfless service, we will celebrate the
at Fort Bliss in
a r e m a n y 35th National Volunteer Week from 19-25
2008: 300,751hrs
A m e r i c a n s April by saluting them for their service to our
that have gone community. This week will be comprised of
through tragedies numerous activities celebrating our volunteers.
and are in great During this week, our community will also
need. The volunteers honor specific volunteers for their contribution
of our nation have done at the Annual Volunteer Recognition on April
what they
have always done in these times: 25th at the Centennial Club and Conference
they have comforted those in despair, supported Center. For more information
others in need, and helped to change the lives a b o u t t h e e v e n t s
of others for the better. This selfless service celebrating National
displayed by millions of Americans all across our Volunteer Week
nation proves that our nation is one of service. or to nominate
a volunteer to
This service is exemplified by people in our be recognized
Top Fort Bliss Volunteer
towns, our counties, and our military communities at the annual
Organizations:
all across America. Military communities like our recognition,
very own Fort Bliss are continuing the American contact the
tradition of volunteerism. The Fort Bliss Army F o r t B l i s s
Religious Activities
Volunteer Corps consists of 2000 plus volunteers; Army Corps
Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilians who Coordinator
American Red Cross
volunteer to help during times of war as well as a t ( 9 1 5 )
Family Readiness Groups
volunteering with our Family Readiness Groups 5 6 8 - 1 1 3 2 .
and supporting our Wounded Warriors. They H o n o r yo u r
have given numerous hours volunteering with volunteers for
the American Red Cross, supporting various their contributions
tragedies that affect our community as well as to our community
those within El Paso.They also continue to better by saluting them for
the lives of others by volunteering as coaches their selfless service.
of our youth sport leagues, as instructors of
Army Family Team Building, and as supporters
at numerous special events aimed to improve
NATIONAL
VOLUNTEER
WEEK
APRIL 19-25
2009
for more info
call 569-7733
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MWR Support for Wounded
Warrior Programs
MWR is answering the call for more live
entertainment at Fort Bliss! On January 30,
the Centennial Live Series was launched
with a fun night of Comedy. Eric O’Shea,
Arvin Mitchell, Jessi Campbell and local
talent Charlie Moreno brought down the
house each with their own unique style of
comedy.We have many more events coming
up in this series, with our next one being
a Country Concert, featuring Wounded
Afghan Vet and ex-Marine fresh from a
concert tour of the Middle East, Stephen
Cochran, and Nashville Star Regional
Finalist and actor Larry Bagby. Come
out and join us for a night of fabulous
entertainment and great fun on March 6,
starting with a social hour at 7 p.m. and the
concert starting at 8 p.m. Visit blissmwr.
com for more information.
Upcoming Outdoor Adventures!
Fort Bliss Outdoor Adventures has some exciting activities that are open to all eligible MWR
patrons – Soldiers, DoD Civilians and their Families. In February, the group went to Ski
Apache in Ruidoso, New Mexico for a great day of skiing and snow boarding!
Upcoming events are:
21 March – Dirt bike/ATV fun at Red Sands (east on Montana, orientation only)
4 April – Bouldering at Hueco Tanks
25 April – Mountain Biking the Ladder course and trails at UTEP (intermediate riders)
Later this year, look for: White water rafting, Geocashing, Biking on the Rio Grande trail and
other fun outdoor adventures. The recreation programmer for these Outdoor Adventures
is Kris Brown who may be reached at 569-6774.
Every Thursday, Kris Brown prepares for a day
out on the town, not the usual type of day one
might expect when you come to work here at
Fort Bliss. His Thursdays are spent providing
recreation therapeutic support to the Soldiers
attached to the Restoration and Resiliency
Center which is a part of the Warrior Transition
Brigade (WTB). At any given time, approximately
30 Soldiers who participate in these Thursday
expeditions may suffer from Traumatic Brain
Injury (TBI) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD).
The Thursday excursions range from a variety of
trips such as a mall or museum outing, a day trip
to Carlsbad Caverns, hiking at Hueco Tanks, a day
at the Biggs paintball course, bowling and even fly
fishing activities. These activities may sound like
fun, normal and uneventful activities for someone
who has not suffered from TBI or PTSD, but in
reality these experiences can produce stress to
someone returning from combat and suffering
from a combat related injury or disorder.
Recreation therapy is intended to re-introduce
Soldiers to common activities and to encourage
them to expand their mobility, confidence and
coping skills in a variety of environments.
In addition to the Thursday outings, Soldiers from
the WTB also receive physical therapy when they
go to the Replica Aquatic Center on Tuesday
mornings as they participate in an intensive game
of water polo. This aquatic therapy is beneficial
because the buoyancy of the water supports and
lessens stress on the joints and encourages freer
movement, relieves the pain of muscle spasm,
increases muscle strength and enhances balance.
The Tuesday morning activity further enhances
the therapy and treatments that these Soldiers
receive at the WTB.
FMWR contributes to the Army’s strength and
readiness by offering services that reduce stress,
build skills and self-confidence and foster strong
esprit de corps. FMWR services also help the
Army attract and retain talented people. FMWR
is proof of the Army’s commitment to caring for
the people who serve and stand
ready to defend the nation. The
support and assistance to the
Wounded Warrior Program
is a small but vital piece
of the total program.
Future programming will
include programs that
are designed specifically
to support Soldiers
returning from deployment.
High energy activities such
as paintball, scuba diving, rock
climbing, mountain biking, and
white water rafting will be the focus.
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Saturday Socials
Saturday Socials offer a Cultural Enrichment
Program to Officers’ Club Members and their
guests, bringing them together for an afternoon of
sophistication, socializing, and enlightenment one
Saturday every month. This program is comprised
of talks and demonstrations by local experts in
visual art, horticulture, wine, ballroom
dance, sports and culinary
art. Beverages and hors
d’oeuvres will be served
complimentary to all
members.The next
planned Saturday
Social is: April
18, 2009
Martini Mixer
Event is limited
in size to the
first 25 people,
so please call
569-5715 to
RSVP for any or
all of these future
events.
Join Us For A
Bunctastic Time!
Once again it is time for a lot of fun playing
Bunco! Come out to the O’Club on March 13 at 6
p.m. for a free learn to play night. All fees for Bunco
play nights are “Roll the Dice & Pay the Price.”
Dates and themes are: March 20- “Gourmet
Night”, April 10- “Entertainment Night”, and May
1- “A Night of Indulgence”. All games start at 6
p.m. and prizes will be awarded each night, as well
as door prizes and a special drawing for those
who pre-register. You can pre-register by calling
443-7568 or stopping by Bldg 11, Pershing Rd. See
blissmwr.com for official rules and a listing of prizes.
Martini & A Manicure
Need to relax after a hard week’s work? MWR is
proud to present another “Martini & Manicure”
afternoon to kick-off the weekend in style. Starting at
4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 you can sip on one Martini
at the O’Club while enjoying a professional manicure.
Cost is $10. Call 568-7013 for more information.
Easter Brunch
Celebrate Easter Sunday on April 12 with a tantalizing brunch at your Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. Offerings will include a scrumptious breakfast buffet.
Winner of the Army FMWR Best Catered Event 2007
Highlighting the lunch selections will be a steamship
round carving station along with a delicious assortment of vegetables and side dishes, salad bar, and
dessert cart. Also, the Easter Bunny will be making
an appearance! The cost for brunch is $15.95 for
members and $17.95 for non-members, half price
for children 7-11, and free for children 6 years and
under. Reservations are required. Please call 5687013.
Taste the World!
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club brings
you “Tastes of the World”- an
international culinary experience. Please join us for our
upcoming events. March 13
- Indian Cuisine
Featuring authentic award
winning Indian food by New
Orleans Chef, A.B. Bradford.
May 15 - German Night
Unless otherwise noted, all
Friday Dining Programs start at
6 p.m. and cost $12.95 for Members/$14.95 for Non-Members.
Call 568-7013 for information and
reservations.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate the special Mom in your life on May 10,
starting at 10 a.m., with a delicious brunch at your
Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. Offerings will include a
spectacular breakfast buffet. Highlighting the lunch
selections will be a steamship round carving station
along with an amazing assortment of vegetables and
side dishes, salad bar, and dessert cart. The
cost for brunch is $15.95 for members
and $17.95 for non-members, half
price for children 7-11, and free for
children 6 years and under. Reservations are required. Please
call 568-7013.
Steak Night
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club
hosts a Steak Night every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Prices will
begin at $12.95. The menu consists
of a steak portion, potato bar, seasonal
vegetables, salad bar, rolls, coffee, and tea.
Wine, a dessert bar and weekly entertainment will
also be provided. The following steak options will be
available:
daily lunch specials
For more information, call 568-7013
Every MON is Chef’s Choice, TUE is Schnitzel, & FRI is Fried Catfish or Steak. WED & THU feature:
MARCH 4 Cod 5 Roast Beef 11 Trout 12 Salisbury Steak 18 Coconut Chicken 19 Beef Stir-Fry 25 Beef
Stroganoff 26 Meatloaf APRIL 1 Cod 2 Beef Lasagna 8 Spaghetti 9 Shrimp Creole 15 Meatloaf 16 Chicken
Alfredo 22 Trout 23 Pot Roast 29 Cod 30 Stuffed Bell Peppers MAY 6 Trout 7 Lasagna 13 Spaghetti 14
Beef Tips 20 Meatloaf 21 Shrimp Creole 27 Cod 28 Chicken Parmesan
Meal Winners
MA R CH Robert Albrecht, Jenning Bennett, Kelly Spillane
AP R I L Doris Lekowski, Howard Ely, Dorothy Durschnitt
MAY Richard Johnson, Dorothy Lee, Alex Stuart
Offer good only for weekday lunch hours. M–F, 11am–1pm
-Ribeye, 10 oz
-Ribeye, 8 oz
-Sirloin, 8 oz
-Filet Mignon, 8 oz
-T-Bone, 10 oz
-Mock Steak
Reservations are preferred, but not required. For
more information, please call the Officers’ Club at
568-7013.
Beef & Burgundy
The O’Club continues its special Beef and Burgundy
Buffets on Wednesday Nights that includes live music and dancing. The all-you-can-eat buffet features
a fish, pork or chicken dish, plus a steamship round
roast or prime rib. The meal is accompanied with
choices of starch and vegetables, dinner rolls, small
salad bar and dessert bar. Wine is included with
dinner.
Cost for all Beef and Burgundy dinners are (per
person) $13.95 for Members and $15.95 for NonMembers.
The O’Club will offer a special St. Patrick’s Day
Beef and Burgundy Buffet on Wednesday, March
18, at 6 p.m. that includes live music and dancing.
The all-you-can-eat buffet has added features such
as corned beef and cabbage, lime sherbet, and lime
Jell-O. Cost for the St. Patty’s Day B&B dinner is
$13.95 for Members and $15.95 for Non-Members.
Refer A Friend
Have friends who are thinking about becoming
O’Club Members? If so, be sure to reap the benefits
of the club’s “refer-a-friend” program. If
you refer a friend and they become a
member, you will receive up to $50
in food certificates for use at the
club. Additionally, each new
referred member will receive
one month’s dues free with
their paid year long membership, as well as a Mug Club
beer mug. Don’t miss out on
this great opportunity and
have your friend include your
name on their membership application. Please call 568-7013 with
any questions.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Murder Mystery? The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will
give you the opportunity on Friday, April 17. The
Murder Mystery BBQ buffet dinner, themed “The
Old West: Murder on the Trail,” will intrigue and
encourage participation of the audience and participants are welcomed to dress up in “Old West”
fashion! The popular event sells out quickly, so
purchase your advance tickets at the O’Club, Bldg
250. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers (per person). Call 568-7013 for additional
information.
Winner of the Army’s James A Carroll Award for Food, Beverage and Entertainment 2007
Speed Dating:
Centennial Style!
Speed Dating will be held at the Centennial on the
following dates: March 13, April 3, and May 22. All
upcoming Speed Dating events will be for all ages
over 18.
Speed Dating starts at 7 p.m. There is NO entry
fee. Pre-registration is highly recommended; you
may pre-register at Bldg. 11, via e-mail (speeddating@blissmwr.com) with your name, age, and phone
number, or call 568-6741. Walk-in registration is
from 6:30 to 7 p.m. the day of the event, but space
is limited to the first 25 male/female participants.
Participants will be given a card to keep track of
their date’s information and exchange of personal
information will be completely voluntary. All off
post guests should enter with current car insurance, car registration, and valid picture ID through
Biggs Gate to obtain a gate pass. For more information, call 568-6741.
Fiesta Fridays!
Relax and have a good time at Fiesta
Fridays! every Friday Night from
4:30 p.m. to close. The
Centennial Pub & Patio will
once again be hosting our
famous Fiesta Fridays!
Come enjoy margaritas and delicious
food, meet with old
friends, or make
new ones. Enjoy $1
domestic draft beer.
St. Patty’s
Day Party
Go green with us! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
on the Patio at the Centennial. On Tuesday, March 17,
we will be celebrating St. Patty’s
style! Enjoy green beer, great food,
live music and dancing. The party starts at
6 p.m. and a cover charge will apply. Bring a bag of
aluminum cans and a get a discount at the door. For
more information, call the Centennial at 744-9330.
**DD rides from BCT Staff Duty will be offered
from Highlander Village to the Centennial from 8
p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday Nights. BCT Staff Duty is
744-1607. For more information, call SGM Curry at
744-1631.
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Club Metro
The Centennial’s Club Metro, a Nightclub for all
Enlisted Ranks, is open Saturday evenings from 10
p.m. to 5 a.m. THERE IS NO COVER CHARGE.
Last call for alcohol is at 4 a.m. As proponents of
Fort Bliss’ “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign, the
Centennial Club and Club Metro are prepared to
assist with courtesy taxi rides to residences off post
when necessary. Residences are limited to those
within the El Paso city limits. Also, individuals who
volunteer to be designated drivers receive free soft
drinks all evening. For more information, please call
744-9330.
Easter Brunch
The Centennial will serve its traditional “Easter
Brunch” from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on April 12,
featuring a delicious assortment of breakfast items
including crepes and omelets made to order and a
delicious lunch selection. The Centennial’s salad and
dessert bar round out the tempting array of brunch
offerings. Additionally, there will be a special Kids
Corner with fun foods and a charge to get a
photo with the Easter Bunny! The
cost for brunch is $16.95 for
adults, half price for children
7-11, and free for children
6 years and under.
Reservations are
required. Please call
744-9330.
Mother’s
Day
Brunch
Food Pavilion Renovations
The Food Pavilion will feature three Army Brand
Restaurants in one location; Primo’s Pizza,
Habaneros, and Java Café. The Primo’s menu will
include an assortment of fresh baked Pizzas from
the classic favorites to gourmet options such as
caramelized onion, gorgonzola and rosemary. Also
offered up on the Primo’s menu is a wide array of
prepared salads and pastas ready to go as well as
a refreshing soup and salad bar. If you are in the
mood for something lighter, try a grilled Panini
made to order. The Habaneros menu will offer up
a tantalizing assortment of burritos and quesadillas
made just the way you like. In addition to brewing
up your favorite hot and cold coffee drinks, made
with Starbucks Coffee, Java Café will also offer
gourmet sandwiches and wraps. Stop by on your
way in and grab breakfast with your coffee. A delicious assortment of baked goods and hot breakfast
sandwiches await you. Lunch will continue to be
served Monday thru Friday from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m..
The Food Pavilion will also extend its hours to offer
breakfast and coffee beginning at 6 a.m. Call 7449330 for more information.
Treat that special
Mom in your life
to brunch at the
Centennial, from 10
a.m. until 1 p.m. on May
10, featuring a delicious
assortment of breakfast
items including crepes and omelets made to order and a delicious
lunch selection. The Centennial’s salad and
dessert bar round out the tempting array of brunch
offerings. The cost for brunch is $16.95 for adults,
half price for children 7-11, and free for children 6
years and under. Reservations are required. Please
call 744-9330.
Binge Bingo
Every Wednesday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. beginning April 1,
the Centennial’s Club Metro will host Binge Bingo!
Only $10 for a pack of 10 games, and the jackpot is
$1000. Must be 18 years of age to play. For more
information, call 744-9330.
Cinco De Mayo Party
Celebrate the bravery and victory of General Zaragoza’s army over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
Club Metro, located downstairs at the Centennial
on East Bliss, will kick off the Cinco de Mayo party
on Saturday May 2 at 11 p.m. Enjoy beverage specials, music and a good time with your friends. For
more information, call 744-9330.
Jr. Enlisted Nights
Where else can you have a fun, relaxing, and
inexpensive evening? Hang out with your friends
and meet new ones every Friday from 8 p.m. to
Midnight at the Centennial’s Club Metro! There is
NO cover charge and there will be snacks and a
pay-as-you-go bar. Stop by and enjoy music, music
videos, pool tables, no-stakes poker, and video
games such as Call of Duty 4, Halo 3, Rock Band,
Guitar Hero, and more games on Wii. For more
information please call 744-9330.
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Administrative Professionals Day
On Wednesday, April 22, MWR will pay tribute to
administrative professionals. Complete your lunch
with a complementary dessert at the Officers’ Club
or Centennial. Both facilities offer daily lunch specials,
a sandwich and hot line from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a
complete list of menu selections, visit www.blissmwr.
com or stop by the facility.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Military spouses are the backbone of the Army. The
Officers’ Club and Centennial will honor their sacrifices with a free dessert during lunch hours on May
8. For a complete list of menu selections, visit www.
blissmwr.com or stop by the facility.
Country at the Centennial
Live country music entertainment is coming to the
Centennial Friday, March 6, 8 p.m. doors open at 7:00
p.m. at the Centennial Ballroom! Featuring Stephen
Cochran and Larry Bagby. Tickets $12 ($10 with Military ID) available at ITR, Bldg. 1743, 568-7506
Brass Bartending
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club would like to invite
you and your unit/battalion/brigade to have a Brass
Bartending event. Brass Bartending is a fun and
creative way to raise funds for your unit. Unit,
Brigade, or Battalion Commanders assist in tending
the bar in exchange for tips to go to towards their
unit fund. To sign-up, please call 569-5715 or stop
by the O’Club, Bldg. 250.
Champagne Brunch at the
O’Club
Every Sunday, come to the O’Club to enjoy our
weekly champagne brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prices are $12.95 for members and $14.95 for nonmembers. Please call 568-7013 for more information.
Mug Club
The Officers’ Club is still accepting Mug Club members. If you are an existing O’Club member, pay $5
and get your own personal mug to keep at the club
or take home. Not yet an O’Club member? Signup today and get a mug for free, while supplies last!
For all Mug Club members, there will be exclusive
Friday Happy Hour treats. For more information,
inquire at the Officers’ Club or call 568-7013.
The Rod & Gun Club
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club have one of the
best trap and skeet ranges in the tri-state area. The
hunting lodge motif of the club gives its members a
full-service pro shop, lounge, snack bar, meeting room
and an array of shooting programs.You can also enjoy
a covered pavilion, ten diverse ranges, including trap
and skeet, five-stand sporting clays, pistol, rifle, and
black powder. Monthly tournaments are held for all
shooting disciplines. The Rod and Gun Club is located
in Northeast El Paso on Roy Johnson Lane, east of
Railroad Drive and Deer Street. For more information, please call 568-2983.
NEW! 3-D Archery Range
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club now offers the 3-D
Archery Range which will be open on Saturdays and
Sundays starting January 10th. In completion, there
will be nine animals available; Fox, Coyote, Wild Boar,
Whitetail Deer, Aim Rite Bear, Mule Deer, Javelina,
Strutting Turkey and the HD Elk. The distances are 10,
20, 30, 40, and 50 yards from the firing line and each
target is set up with its own independent firing line.
Practice range set up with Yellow Jacket targets is
available during regular hours of operations. For more
information, please call 568-2983.
New Mexico Hunting and
Fishing Licenses
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club offers New Mexico
hunting licenses for active duty military personnel. Active duty personnel may purchase a resident license
that allows them to hunt on Fort Bliss property in
New Mexico that includes Dona Ana and McGregor
Range. Active duty personnel or DoD civilians may
purchase a regular hunting and fishing license for New
Mexico. Both resident and non-resident licenses are
available for purchase. For more information, contact
the Rod and Gun Club at 565-4867 or 568-2983.
Wounded Warrior Program
Discounts
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A message for U.S. Military from the Department of Defense.
MWR would like to remind individuals with a
“Wounded Warrior Card” that they are entitled to
the following discounts:
•Free games of bowling and free shoe rental at Fort Bliss Bowling Center.
•Free club rental, free cart rental and free green fees at George V. Underwood Golf Complex.
•Free usage of MWR Park facilities.
•Free equipment rental at MWR Park facilities.
For more information, contact the Bowling Center at
568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-2066
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OSCA Gives Gift,
Brightens Library
In an unexpected and exciting development,
Mickelsen Community Library was honored with
a very generous donation from the Fort Bliss
Officers’, Civilians’, and Spouses’ Association (OCSA) to purchase children’ssized furniture, rugs, and books for
the Children’s Room at the Library.
The Library had already planned
to buy a children’s-sized table
and chairs for the room, so this
was a wonderful opportunity to
coordinate the items and plan a
very colorful make-over. Library
staff poured through several catalogs from library supplies vendors and
spent a great deal of time choosing just the
right items that would brighten the atmosphere
of the Children’s Room. Choices were made, the
items ordered and received, and plans were made
for the unveiling on Tuesday, January 27th during
the regular 10 a.m. Story Time. In addition to
Story Time participants, OCSA president, Jemma
Urquhart, other OCSA members, representatives
from DMWR, and the Library staff were present
for the unveiling.
about American symbols like the Liberty Bell and
two other series on character building and warFor the Story Time area, they bought a “Blocks riors throughout history. Rounding out the new
of Fun” phonics rug with separate ABC phonics purchases, we included books with a Southwestsquares which match the squares on the rug so ern flavor on the local area and culture.
the children who attend Story Time can practice what Miss Rita teaches in a new The Library staff is very excited about the new
additions and would like to thank the OCSA for
and exciting way.
their very generous donation that gave them the
A colorful “Dewey Decimal Fun” opportunity to add some pizzazz to the kids’
rug is the anchor for the new room. We invite you to stop by and visit sometable and chairs. Various pic- time. Better yet, come to Story Time on Tuesdays
tures form the border of the at 10 a.m. or Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
rug with their corresponding
Dewey Decimal call number Mickelsen Community Library is located in the
—a great way for kids to find basement of Wing E of Building 2. Our entrance
their favorite topic in the nonfic- faces Pershing Circle. Hours of operation are
tion shelves! The table and chairs, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays from
each piece stained a different color, are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.
just the right size for little ones to do their im- to 7 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays, Mondays, all Federal holidays, and Tuesdays following
portant paperwork in comfort.
a Monday holiday. For more information, call
The cozy, new reading area includes a multi- 568-6156.
colored couch, chair, and a couple of wedges;
square pillows for Story Time; and a colorful
“Read Books” rug warming the floor in front of
the furniture. Soft, cushie pillows complete the
grouping.
At the entrance to the Children’s Room is a
“Hands around the World” rug. The oval rug features a world map with children from different
countries of the world holding hands surrounding
the perimeter of the rug. The children in their
native dress are standing on a rectangular block
of color which corresponds to the color of the
Finally, with funds from both the OCSA and the
library, approximately 150 new books were purchased. The titles cover topics of special interest to military kids such as missing Mom or Dad
when they are deployed to books on how other
kids handle moving from one place to another.
Other topics of interest include a series of books
Mickelsen Library Welcomes
New Director
continent they inhabit.
year living with a family in France; they spoke no
English, so it was learn French quickly or starve.
That time abroad was the beginning of his lifelong
From the slopes of Mt. interest in international travel; an interest which
Everest to the blowing continues to this day. He has visited over 36
sands and scorching countries and is still counting.
temperatures of
Kuwait, Mickels- He attended the University of Texas at Austin for
en Library’s new University Studies graduating in 1976 with a B.A.
director, Michael in French and International Business. After graduW. McDaniel, has ation, he went back to Europe for six years workled a varied and ing as a tour guide taking groups of 50 Americans
interesting life.
around in a bus to different countries.“Talk about
learning people skills! I was very, very lucky to
“I’ve had many ca- be able to live in Paris, London, and Barcelona
reers, not just librari- during that time. I am looking forward now to
anship. In fact, like many brushing up on my mostly-forgotten 20-year-old
people, I came to librarian- Spanish.”
ship later in life. Prior to this, I’ve been a tour
guide, an airline employee, a teacher of English as He worked for an airline and a travel publishing
a Second Language, an editor, and worked for a company after returning to the U.S. in the 1980s.
large utility company.”
Being a person who likes to try new things, he
decided in the mid ‘90s to go to graduate school
He grew up in Dallas but spent summers in East and undertake an entirely new career. That’s
Texas at his grandparents’ farm. The farm is just when he decided on librarianship. In 1995, he
south of Tyler, and the old house is now over 100 was awarded an M.S. in Library and Information
years old. Over the course of several years, he’s Science from the University Of North Texas in
been restoring it bit-by-bit. In fact, that’s what Denton.
has kept him occupied since returning from Kuwait in October, 2007.
His degree in librarianship led to a job at TXU
Corporation in Dallas in their corporate business
In his teens, he was an exchange student for a and research library. “It was a great job, but after
6 years of suit and tie corporate life, I wanted
another change.” On a lark, he applied for a job
in Kuwait working for the Army libraries, was accepted, and ended up spending three years there.
“It was a very rewarding experience. Helping
service men and women far from their homes
during tough times was a privilege to me. I was
able to open a new library at Kuwait’s largest
Army base [Camp Arifjan] during my time there.
I also moved a “tent” library to a forward base
nearer to the Iraqi border [Camp Virginia] for
U.S. and Coalition soldiers transiting to and from
Iraq and Afghanistan. Most soldiers were surprised and relieved to find that little library in the
desert, and it turned out to be a place of refuge
for them while awaiting new assignments.”
His interests include adventure travel—“I once
spent 21 days on a camping trek up to and around
Mt. Everest in Nepal -- coldest I’ve ever been in
my life!”—photography, snow skiing, hiking, oldhouse renovation, and reading, of course.
“I’m looking forward to exploring the areas
around El Paso and New Mexico and to joining
a great team at Fort Bliss.” We at Fort Bliss welcome him to our “little library in the desert” and
are looking forward to Mike’s tenure as Library
Director. Stop by and meet him when you are
in the Library.
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framing bliss professional’s day
April 22, 2009 is Professional Secretaries Day
or Administrative Professionals Day as it is fast
becoming known due to the changes in today’s
workplace and many vast responsibilities of the
role. This once little known holiday is now one
of the most celebrated non-secular holidays in
the workplace next to employee birthdays and
major holidays. For one day in April, the people
of Fort Bliss get a chance to recognize and thank
those who proudly serve our troops: secretaries,
clerks, and administrative assistants. Fort Bliss is
filled with individuals who continuously serve our
troops and their families but in particular one
such individual has been serving the troops of
Fort Bliss for over thirty years. In her time here,
she has repeatedly seen change, been witness to
the on goings of war and has utilized the very
latest of technologies.
introduced to Fort Bliss and the magnitude that
they possessed. “It was fun but trying to type was
like pounding on steel”, she says laughing, “the
finished product came out in dots not words and
was called the Techs Processing System.”
Eventually, Sylvia married and had five children
and instead of having to take days off for runny
noses and drop offs at the nursery, she decided
to quit and be a stay at home mom for ten years.
Her dedication thus far to the troops was now
put towards her children. “But one day, I woke up
and everybody was at school so I thought, might
as well get back to work!” Armed with only her
shorthand and typing skills, Sylvia delved back
into the workforce. She began with a number
of temp positions and found herself getting RIF’d
again, but only for a little while. Soon after, she
was typing RIF letters for others and would often
Sylvia Rodriguez began her service right out of look through the pile to see if her name would
high school in September 1968 but soon after come up. Her then boss was set to retire and
was subject to a reduction-in-force (RIF) or laid she approached him about becoming permanent.
off. Luckily, there was an opening in White Sands He saw to it that she was, and also sent her to
which was a two and a half hour commute and some classes to sharpen her clerical skills.
is the reason she learned to sleep on the bus.
For this particular position, Sylvia was subjected By this time Sylvia was a GS2 and was making
to a six-month background check and was very double what she had made in the late sixties.
limited in her tasks. She could not even help “I could not believe how the pay had changed.
shred paper. Sylvia says that crossword puzzles I was making $7000 dollars a year and now it
were instrumental in the development of her had doubled!” The personal computer had been
vocabulary and during that time was presented introduced to the installation and had become a
with escorts to the bathroom.
useful tool in Sylvia’s everyday tasks. “I had to
be willing to learn and not be afraid of the new
Many today would not know or remember technology,” she says. Sylvia recalls a time when
that computers started out the size of an office she was approached with the task of having to
by today’s standards. Sylvia fondly recalls her put together a presentation for the General, a
first encounter with the computer systems time in which she was a little on the hesitant side
because she knew nothing of the program. The
task of creating the presentation was given to
her on a Friday and it was due on a Monday. A
giant book of Harvard Graphics was presented
to her. “I didn’t know what a font was, I didn’t
know what they wanted!” she said. Sylvia had
no choice but to give herself a crash course in
what is now known today as PowerPoint. She
typed her name in every font the program
had and by Monday had a great presentation.
Soon, Sylvia was sent to intensive classes on
PowerPoint, Word, and Dbase and became apart
of The A Team which was in charge of all of the
presentations.
Throughout all of its name changes, Sylvia has
always been a part of the DOL or Directorate
of Logistics, which entails everything from
ammunition to food. She gladly occupies the
very same position today and takes pride in the
organization that she serves day after day. Being
flexible, being able to adapt and having a positive
attitude has made everything so much easier.
Through it all, in times of hesitation and in the
face of innovation, Sylvia’s positive, can do attitude
has brought her opportunity and kept her abreast
of the latest changes in not only Fort Bliss but
in technology as well. You get a big sense when
talking to Sylvia that nothing at all is impossible. I
think it’s appropriate to say that people like her
are the reason for the inception of Professional
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MARCH
OSCA Bazaar 10am-5pm at Stout Gym
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE every Tue–Thu 8:30–10:30am at ACS
SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION every MON & WED 10am at ACS
SKIESUnlimited ACTIVITY CLASSES offered several days throughout the week, contact YESS at
Youth Services
ACS NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION & RE–ENTRY WORKSHOP
every MON,WED–FRI 8am–4:30pm at ACS
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH every MON & WED 9–11am at ACS
PLAYGROUP FOR PARENTS & TODDLERS (18mos–4yrs) every TUE & THU 10am–12pm,
location varies, call ACS at 568–1132
READ ME A STORY every TUE 10am at Mickelsen Library, E–Wing of Bldg 2
1ST TERMER’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT every 2nd & 4th TUE 9am–12pm at ACS
2
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16
23
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OSCA Bazaar 11am-5pm at Stout Gym
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10pm at the Centennial
Information Exchange 9am at the Officers’
Club
FRG Leadership Refresher Course
7pm
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BEEF & BURGUNDY every WED 6–9pm at the O’Club
AUTO MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CLASSES every WED 6–7pm & every SAT 8–9am at Auto
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SEAFOOD LUNCH SPECIAL every FRI 11am–1pm at the Bowling Center
KARAOKE NIGHT every FRI & SAT 8:30pm at the Bowling Center
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FRG Forum 9-11am at ACS
FRG Training 9-2:30 at ACS
St. Patty’s Day Beef & Burgundy
6pm at the Officers’ Club
Consumer Awareness Day
9am-1pm at the Centennial
FRG Key Caller Training
9-10:30am or 5:30-7 at ACS
5
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FRG Training 9-2:30 at ACS
Stl. Patty’s Beef & Burgundy
6pm at the Offciers’ Club
Saving, Investing,TSP Class
1:30-3:00pm at ACS
AFTB Level II 6-9pm
Women’s Equality Fun Run
6:30am at Bldg 20100
Guest Speaker
1-2pm at Soldier’s Hall
Budgeting Class 130-3pm at ACS
BOWLING SPECIAL (bowl 2 games, get 1 free) every SAT 11am–1am at the Bowling Center
SUNDAY BRUNCH every SUN 10am–1pm at the O’Club
FAMILY FUN BOWLING every SUN 12–2pm at the Bowling Center
WAITING FAMILIES FREE DINNER last FRI of the month 6–8pm call ACS for locations
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FRAMING CLASSES every other SAT 8:45am–2:30pm at Framing Bliss
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SAS Parent Council Meeting 6pm Logan
SAS (Bldg. 3505)
Country Night 7pm at the Centennial
Taste of the World Indian Night 6pm at
the Officers’ Club
Speed Dating 7pm at the Centennial
Bunco Night 6pm at the Officers’ Club
FRG Treasurer Training
9-10:30am or 5:30-7pm at ACS
Process Action Team Meeting
9-11am at ACS
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AFTB Level I Spanish
9am-2:30pm
Debt Management Class
1:30-3pm
Car Buying Class
1:30-3pm at ACS
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Begins
5:30 at Logan and Main SAS,
Bldg. 3505 & 131
Credit Repair For Home
Buying Class
9-11am at ACS
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Together for Children Mini March
10am-12pm at the El Paso Zoo
Military Child Appreciation
at the Bowling Center
Hire Expectations:Teen Job &
Volunteer Expo
9:30am-2pm at the Centennial
Easter Brunch 10am at the Officers’ Club
Easter Egg Hunt 9am at the Rod & Gun
Club
Post Wide Yard Sale 7am-1pm
Youth Services
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PEP 9am-2pm at ACS
AFTB Level II 9am-2:30 at ACS
FRG Training 5:30-8:30 at ACS
Murder Mystery
Dinner
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AFTB Level 1
6-9pm at ACS
Car Buying Class
1:30-3pm at ACS
Predatory Lending Class 10:30-11:30am
at ACS
Saving, Investment,TSP Class 1:30-3pm
at ACS
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25
SAS Parent Council Meeting 6pm Man
SAS (Bldg. 131)
Easter Eggstravaganza 11am
at Biggs Park
Taste of the World Greek Night
Murder Mystery Dinner 7pm at the Officers’ Club
FRG Training 5:30-8:30pm at ACS
Golf Pay Day Activities
Saturday Social Martini Mixer
Saving For A House Class
1:30-3pm at ACS
Citizenship Class 2-4pm at ACS
Budgeting Class 1:30-3pm at ACS
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FRG Leadership Refresher Course
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Cinco De Mayo Party
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Military Spouse Appreciation Day
11:30am at the Officers’ Club and the
Centennial
PEP 9am-2pm at ACS
Pre-Qualifiying Run for 10 Miler
6am at PFC
Debt Management Class
1:30-3pm at ACS
13th Annual AFTB Golf
Tournament
at Underwood Golf Complex
Car Buying Class 1:30-3pm at the
Centennial
Armed Forces Day
Homebuyer Information Seminar
1:30-3:30pm at ACS
FRG Training 9am-2:30pm at ACS
AFTB Level III 9am-2:30pm at ACS
Expectant Sibling Class 6-7:30pm at AC
Process Action Team Meeting 9-11am at
the Officers’ Club, POC: SAS
German Night 6pm at the Officers’ Club
FRG Key Caller Training 9-10:30am or
5:30-7pm at ACS
Pay Day Loans Class 10:30-1am at ACS
FRG Treasurer Training 9-10:30am or 5:307 and ACS
Budgeting Class 1:30-3pm at ACS
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16
23
30
Post Volunteer Ceremony
1-3pm at the Centennial
SAS Parent Council Meeting
Martini & A Manicure 5pm at the Officers
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Saving, Investing,TSP Class
1:30-3pm at ACS
AFTB Concept Blocks: Taking
Care of Me 9-2:30pm at ACS
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Pay Day Activities
The Underwood Golf Complex would like
to invite you to participate in Bliss’ Pay Day
Activity. Entry fee is $5. Extra costs for cart,
range balls, and golf club rental may occur. Up
to $500 in gift certificates will be given away
as prizes depending on play. Dates and times
are as follows, April 17, June 19, August 14,
and October 16, at 1p.m. Interested parties
must sign up at the corresponding facility by
Wednesday before the event. For more information, call 562-1273.
your friends to ensure only one request per
group. Stuffing the box is not allowed. Multiple submissions will be rejected.
Please visit http://www.blissmwr.com/golf/
teetime/ to obtain the request form. After
completed, please print and fax to 915-5683189 or deliver to the Underwood Golf
Complex Pro Shop. Please call 562-1273 with
any questions.
Veteran’s Play Pass
The George V.
Underwood Golf
Complex is now
offering weekday
specials. Don’t forget to take advantage of the following
special offers:
• Monday & Tuesday:
All Active Duty and
Retired Military - $8.00
green fees & $4.50 golf cart
(shared) and Civilians $11.00 green
fees & $9.00 golf cart (shared)
• Wednesday through Friday: 1/2 price
greens fees after 1400 hours for all Active
and Retired Military & Civilians
Veterans can now apply
for membership to the
prestigious George V.
Underwood Golf
Complex. All applicants must bring
a copy of either a
veteran identification card or a
DD214 form to
the Pro Shop. The
membership fee
for single veterans
is $85 per month
and for veterans with a
family is $125 per month.
Membership is available
for a one, three, six, 10
or 12-month time period.
Dues must be paid at the time the
application is processed. For more
information, please call the Underwood Golf Complex at 562-7255.
Underwood Golf Course Tee
Time Request Forms
Wounded Warrior
Program Discounts
Underwood Golf
Complex
Weekday Specials
In order to ensure Active Duty Soldier
preference, the Underwood Golf Complex is
now accepting Tee Time Request Forms via
fax or delivery to the course. Submissions
must be received by the Wednesday prior to
the date requested before 4:30 p.m. Drawing
is for Saturday & Sunday, and any occurring
holiday. Again, Active Duty has preference
in the draw. Two Active Duty golfers are
required per group. Please coordinate with
MWR would like to remind individuals with a “Wounded Warrior
Card” that they are entitled to the
following discounts:
• Free games of bowling and free shoe
rental at Fort Bliss Bowling Center.
• Free club rental, free cart rental and free
green fees at George V. Underwood Golf
Complex.
• Free usage of MWR Park facilities.
daily lunch specials
For more information, call 562-3559
Every TUE is Chef’s Choice, THU is Schnitzel. SAT enjoy A la Carte or Soup de Jour. SUN is Steak & Eggs.
MON, WED & FRI feature:
MARCH 2 Meatloaf 4 Chicken Country Friend Steak 6 Whole Catfish or Shrimp Scampi 9 Open Face Roast
Beef 11 Chicken Cordon Bleu 13 Whole Catfish or Lemon Pepper Cod 16 Meatloaf 18 Spaghetti with Meatballs 20 Whole Catfish or Breaded Shrimp 23 Open Face Roast Beef 25 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles 27 Whole
Catfish or Baked Hoki 30 Meatloaf APRIL 1 Beef or Chicken Taco Salad 3 Whole Catfish or Shrimp Cocktail
6 Open Face Roast Beef 8 Mexican Plate 10 Whole Catfish or 21 Breaded Shrimp 13 Meatloaf 15 Sweet &
Sour Chicken 17 Whole Catfish or Seafood Platter 20 Open Face Roast Beef 22 Beef Stroganoff 24 Whole
Catfish or Baked Whitting Fish 27 Meatloaf 29 Ribeye Steak MAY 1 Whole Catfish or Baked Cod 4 Open
Face Roast Beef 6 Philly Steak Sandwich 8 Whole Catfish or Baked Cod 11 Meatloaf 13 Double Cheeseburger
15 Whole Catfish or Breaded Shrimp 18 Open Face Roast Beef 20 Bratwurst 22 Whole Catfish or Shrimp
Scampi 25 Meatloaf 27 Liver & Onions 29 Whole Catfish or Baked Whitting Fish
Tournaments:
MARCH
5 Ladies Inter City 9 a.m.
28 Western Refining 10 a.m.
APRIL
3 Chapin Boys 9 a.m.
10 5-1 AD 8 a.m.
11 Special Olympics 1 p.m.
17 BOSS 8 a.m., Pay Day Activities, 1 p.m.
24 Child Crisis 12 p.m.
MAY
4 ADA Symposium 9 a.m.
8 AFTB 8 a.m.
9 VFW-S12 1 p.m.
12 Ladies President’s Cup 8 a.m.
• Free equipment rental at MWR Park
facilities.
For more information, contact the Bowling
Center at 568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-206 or 568-1273.
Discounts for Families
of Deployed Soldiers
The George V, Underwood Golf Complex is
offering a $10 discount on daily green fees and
lessons. This is available on Wednesday and Thursday. For more
information, contact the
Bowling Center at 5686272/1685 and the Golf
Complex at 562-206 or
568-1273.
Another Reason
to Golf!
A study by Arizona State
University shows that Golf
Walking is another way to
improve your overall health
and well being. The research,
available on www.golf2020.com took 50 male
volunteers and equipped them with digital
pedometers, accelerometers and heart rate
monitors and set them out to play 18 holes of
golf. The results were impressive; a superior
activity dosage for absolute volume and
intensity of physical activity, beyond that of
recommended daily values. Previous studies
all shared the same conclusion that walking
golf is good for cardiovascular health but this
study set-out to prove that golf walking actually
increases heart rate for a prolonged period of
time for optimized health. Health professional
recommend an accumulation of 7000 steps
and 30 to 60 minutes of moderate intensity
physical activity. The average number of steps
in the 18 holes study was 12,197 well above
the recommendation, and 105 minutes spent
in moderate/vigorous activity. Working with
your health promotions office in getting this
information out, could just result in growth
of the game at your course. So grab your golf
clubs and go golfing. The George V. Underwood
Golf Complex can be reached at 562-7255.
Winner of the Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Program of the Year - Large Installation, 2008
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2009 Fort Bliss Intramural
Coordinators
MSC Commands will register in the following
divisions with the assigned coordinators:
EAC DIVISION
Mr. Jim Reyes, 568-7518
11TH BDE
CORPS DIVISION
Mr. Paul Fernandez, 568-8730
4-1 AD
5-1 INF
Mr. Carlos Reyes, 568-7393
1-1 AD
INDEPENDENT DIVISION
Mr. Nate LaCour, 568-5198
6TH BDE
Sport
League Begins
Boxing
Site
6 Feb
Stout PFC
Racquetball
Command Playoffs
Before Feb 8
10-12 Feb
Stout PFC
Men’s Basketball
8 Dec
2-6 March
Stout PFC
Women’s Basketball
5 Jan
9-13 March
Stout PFC
5 K Run
10-Apr
Biggs Gym
Track
20-22 Apr
Stout Field
Paintball
2009 Intramural Schedule
Championship
2-May
Biggs Park
Bowling
26 Jan
4-7 May
Center Lanes
Volleyball
9 Mar
4-8 May
Stout PFC
10 Miler Qualifier
8 May
Biggs Gym
Soccer
16 Mar
11-15 May
Stout Field
Women’s Volleyball
23 Mar
18-21 May
Stout PFC
Team Duathalon
5 Jun
Replica Pool
Dodge Ball
13 Jun
Stout PFC
Individual Duathalon
19 Jun
Replica Pool
Golf
10-12 July
Underwood
Modern Army Combatives
Post Championship
25 Jun
Stout PFC
10 Oct
Biggs Gym
Indoor Soccer
26 Oct
Mini Golf
18-19 Aug
Kelly Park
Softball
26 May
24-28 Aug
Bradley Com.
Women’s Softball
26 May
24-28 Aug
Finney Field
Swimming
8 Sep
8-9 Oct
Replica Pool
Flag Football
8 Sep
2-6 Nov
Stout Field
12 Nov
Biggs Gym
10K Run
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bowling
Bowling Center Renovations
The Fort Bliss Bowling Center is proud to
announce that in pursuit of customer
service and improved business
operations, renovations of
the snack bar, lounge,
and arcade should
be complete in late
May or early June.
The renovation
is comprised of
cosmetic changes and upgrades
to all areas in
order to pro vide a visually
pleasing and fun
atmosphere. The
n ew s n ac k b a r
will become an
Army Strike Zone
food and bever age
center. The arcade will
cosmetically change to
allow for additional updated
video and music system for patron
enjoyment. Additionally, the lounge will
transform to a modern sports and entertainment
venue to include 10-16 television screens and stateof-the-art video music library sound system. Customers will be able to relax and enjoy their favorite
football team, basketball team or other sports entertainment while utilizing the wireless capabilities. The
Fort Bliss Bowling Center welcomes you to
join, when renovations are
complete, in
t he gr and
opening
of the
new Bliss
Strike
Zone,
Arcade
a n d B a r.
F or m ore
information, please
call 562-6272.
Military
Child Appreciation Buy
one game, get one free
April is the month of the Military Child. To honor
the children, the Bowling Center offers a “buy one
game, get one free” special every Saturday and
Sunday during the month of April. Enjoy Family
Thunder Alley with glow-in-the-dark-guaranteed
fun atmosphere and a tasty bite from the snack bar.
Call 568-6272 for more information or just come by
your Fort Bliss Bowling Center, Bldg 2949.
Pay Day Activities
The Fort Bliss Bowling Center would like to invite you
to participate in Bliss’ Pay Day Activity. Entry fee is $5.
Up to $500 in gift certificates will be given away as
prizes depending on play. Dates and times are as follows: 16 January from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the bowling
center; interested parties must sign up at the facility by
7 January. For more information, contact the Bowling
Center, Bldg. 2949 at 568-6272/1685.
Club Thunder Alley
Join the Fort Bliss Bowling Center for a stateof-the-art good time.
Thunder Alley gets
under way ever y
Friday and Saturday night from 10
p.m. to 2 a.m. Get
a strike, have some
drinks, and hang
out with friends
during this glow-inthe-dark play land
and club-like atmosphere. The center’s
lounge features a widescreen TV, dancing and entertainment. The snack
bar features a full shortorder menu. Call 568-6272
for more information.
game. Purchase of credits will be made at the bowling
center front desk. Once purchases are made, automated units will be provided and customers will enter the information. Customers MUST REDEEM OR
CASH OUT TICKET DURING THE SAME DAY OF
INITIAL PURCHASE AND BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS.
ALL CASH OUTS NOT REDEEMED THE SAME DAY
WILL BECOME VOID.
Armed Forces Bowling
The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosted the 2009 All
Army Trial Camp and the 2009 Armed Forces Bowling Championship. Participant Services included the
Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force.
The 2009 All Army Team represented and performed
at the highest level possible. Army Men and Women
teams dominated the field. Congratulations to the
Army for winning the following Championships:
Men’s Team, Women’s Team, Men’s All-Events, Men’s
Singles, Mixed Doubles and Men’s’ Doubles.
The top bowler for the
entire event representing the Army
was Thomas
Wynne. Congratulations
goes out to
all par ticipants for
attending the
event and
representing their
respective
services. Special Congratulations goes out
to the 2009 Armed
Forces Bowling Team
members:
Bowling Specials
•All You Can Bowl for $6 per
person, excluding shoe rental,
every Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m.
•Blue Pin Special: The Fort Bliss Bowling Center will be offering a free game coupon for those patrons that throw a strike whe
the blue pin is in the head pin or “1” pin position. The front desk must be notified of the blue pin shot before the actual delivery is made. If a strike is earned, a free game coupon will be issued for use during a future visit to the bowling center. Free games cannot be combined with other offers.
•Bowling Lunch Special: Any authorized patron purchasing a “Lunch Special” at the Bowling Cen-
ter will be able to bowl 1 free game during the same day visit. The offer is only valid from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Patrons must present receipt to the front desk for a free game coupon. Free games cannot be combined with other offers.
•Coaching Analysis: Come to the center and im-
prove your scores. Personal Video Analysis avail-
able from USBC Certified Coaches.
•Bowling Parties: The Fort Bliss Bowling Center is offering a variety of birthday party packages for a
minimum of six kids. View available packages
online at www.blissmwr.com .To reserve your party, call 568-6272 or come by Bldg. 2949 for more information.
Electronic Bingo
Electronic Bingo is now available at the bowling center! The available bingo games that can be played are:
K9 Cash, Hurricane, Buccaneer, Nero’s Coliseum,
Mayan Gold, Quick Shot McGraw. The cost to play
on a hand held unit is .25, .50. 75 or 1.00 per card
played and up to four cards at one time dependent on
Men: Jeff Robertson (Air Force), Tom Marlow (Navy),
Vince Gothard (Army), Thomas Wynne (Army)
Women: Celethia Abner (Army), Karen Brown
(Army), Latoya Kirkland (Navy), Bessie Lowery
(Navy)
Hours of Operation
Mon 11am-10pm
Tue 11am-10pm
Wed 9am-10pm
Thu 11am-11pm
Fri 11am-2am
Sat 11am-2am
Sun 12pm-6pm
Pro Shop
Mon Closed
Tue 12-6:30pm
Wed 12-7pm
Thu 12-6:30pm
Fri 12-7pm
Sat 11am-4pm
Sun Closed
Lounge
Mon 5:30pm-10pm
Tue, Wed 6-9:30pm
Thu 6pm-10:30pm
Fri/Sat 6pm-1:30am
Sun Closed
Snack Bar
Mon 11am-9:30pm
Tue 11am-9:30pm
Wed 8:30am-9:30pm
Thu 11am-10:30pm
Fri 11am-12:30am
Sat 11am-12:30am
Sun 12-5:30pm
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achievement of program goals.
children and adults to encourage each child’s
sense of individual worth.
•Implement a curriculum that fosters all areas
One of the first things a parent or visitor glimpses
of child development-- cognitive, emotional,
as they enter the Logan Child Development
language, physical and social.
Center (CDC) is a hand painted 3x3 poster
illustrating a puzzle. Each puzzle piece has the
•Use developmentally, culturally and
title of the individuals that each had a hand in
linguistically appropriate and effective
gaining the re-accreditation for the CDC from
teaching approaches.
the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC). Elvia Walker, Director
•Provide ongoing assessments of a child’s
of the Logan CDC, credits the re- accreditation
learning and development and communicate the
to the managers, teachers, office staff, custodial
child’s progress to the family.
workers, cooks, maintenance personnel,
volunteers, children and parents alike for the
•Promote the nutrition and health of
successful re-accreditation. “It was a team effort
children and protect children and staff from
and everybody’s contribution was valuable in
illness and injury.
meeting this goal,” she said.
NAEYC administers the largest and most widely
recognized accreditation system for all types of
early childhood programs and child care centers.
This accreditation ensures that the children
attending the Logan CDC are safe, healthy
and learning each day. NAEYC has developed
10 standards for high-quality early childhood
education. These standards ensure that the
programs must:
•Promote positive relationships for all
•Employ and support a teaching staff that
has the educational qualifications, knowledge
and professional commitment necessary to
promote children’s learning and development
and to support families’ diverse needs and interests.
N A E Y C a c c re d i t a t i o n i s a c h a l l e n g i n g
accomplishment, requiring countless hours of
documentation and adherence to strict guidelines,
standards and criteria.Though the challenge was
met, the effort continues in maintaining the
NAEYC Accreditation. NAEYC Accreditation is
valid for five years as evaluations continue, data
is collected and reports are filed. All the while,
infants are laid down to nap, toddlers are taken
outside to play, and preschoolers learn about
numbers, shapes, colors and solving puzzles.
For more information about NAEYC
Accreditation, please visit www.
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Freedom Camp June 29 - Jul 3
Bonita Park Camp (New Mexico)
For youth ages 15 – 18 of deployed and
recently redeployed service members.
Registration due by April 13,
at Central Registration
(568-4374), Bldg. 1743 Victory Rd.
SKIESUNLIMITED is an acronym for “School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills” with the word “Unlimited” for the
unlimited possibilities this program can offer Army children and youth.
SKIESUNLIMITED encompasses instructional programs for children
and youth ranging from four weeks old to adolescence. Please call 5697732 for more information. Ongoing programs include:
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Theatre
Cheer/Tumbling
Drivers Education
Martial Arts and Self Defense
Swimming
Modeling
Piano
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Ingredients:
Whip up this simple dairy-free smoothie for
a refreshing summer drink. Fruit and crushed
iced make this thirst-quenching treat satisfying
on any warm day.
1 whole wheat tortilla
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 small banana, sliced
1 tsp honey
1 cup carrot sticks
3 tbsp ranch dressing
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
Directions:
Spread peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla; top with a banana slices and honey then
roll. For a more nutritionally complete meal
and variety serve with carrot sticks and ranch
dressing and cottage cheese.
Ingredients:
2 Pints of hulled strawberries
1 1/2 cup of crushed ice
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons of lime juice
Directions:
In a blender, combine strawberries, crushed
ice, confectioners’ sugar, and lime juice. Blend
the mixture until smooth, then serve immediately.
Makes four cups.
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Munching Goldfish and Friends
Ingredients:
3/4 cup corn Chex
11/2 cups goldfish crackers
3/4 cup Cheerios
1/2 cup graham cracker teddy bears
3/4 cup pretzel nuggets
11/2 tbsp. soy sauce (regular or light)
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Directions:
Lightly spray a 10x15x1 inch baking sheet
with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine
all snack ingredients except soy, mustard and
spices. In a small bowl combine soy sauce,
mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder
until blended. Pour sauce over cereal mixture;
spread into prepared pan. Bake in preheated
350 degree oven for five minutes. Remove
mixture from oven and mix lightly. Return to
oven and bake an additional five minutes. Cool
completely and store in an airtight container.
Great for trips to the zoo, nature center or
other field trips!
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