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2 VoicesoftheGreatPlace Share your ideas for children to connect with their deployed fathers this Father’s Day.

4 ArtsandCrafts Get Noticed at the 2010 Army Arts and Crafts Contest

5 FeaturedFacility Swagged Out Saturday at Patton’s Pub

6 Feature Happy Birthday America!

8 Entertainment Single Soldiers’ Day Set to be a Sizzling Day

10 Travel Explore Austin for $5 or Less

12 FortHoodDFMWRLocation Guide/PhoneListings Map, Listings, Addresses & Phone Numbers

14 FamilyLife Celebrate Your Dad: Father’s Day Ideas

16 Sports&Fitness A “Great Place” to Run

18 Recreation&Leisure Family and MWR Indoor Summertime Fun

20 ArmyCommunityService Summer Safety Tips for Children

22 Child,Youth&SchoolServices Mildly Ill Child Care

23 Teen Hot Fun in the Summertime at the Youth Centers

24 BLORA How to Have the Perfect Summer Day at BLORA

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

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Garrison CommanderCOL Bill Hill

Director FMWR Nicholas R. Johnsen

Deputy Director FMWRLorenzo J. Westbrook

ACS ChiefJeanie Barton

NAFSM ChiefSusan Burns

BD ChiefMike Ernst

RD ChiefJohnny Pelton

CYSS ChiefYveta PhillipsMarketing ChiefTracy Thomas

Administrative AssistantSara Browning

Account ExecutiveJade ColemanAshley Holladay

Public RelationsKelsey WestMonty CampbellSales ManagerTashika DixonSales AssistantShelly Mae Damo

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Graphic DesignersTanna JonesLaVonda K. WillsRobert Johnson

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EditorKelsey West

To advertise in this publication: Hood Marketing / P.O. Box X / Fort Hood, TX 76544 • tashika.dixon@us.army.mil • 254-532-5481

22Respectfully,

Nicholas R. JohnsenDirector of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

June is a magnifi-cent time of the year here in cen-tral Texas. Sum-mer activities are really gearing up in earnest and the weather gen-erally cooperates for us. We would love to see you out taking advantage of all of our out-door activities and this month’s “Hood Happenings” lists plenty to get you off of your sofa and outdoors. You just have to make a selection and get the Family out and moving-you’ll all have fun! We can’t forget Father’s Day or the historical significance of the launching of the Normandy Invasion during World War II. I can’t help but link the two together as my Father fought in WWII as a Marine in the Pacific. I can’t say how that experience likely changed him, but I do know he never talked about it. He also hated certain dry foods like powdered milk. Today, our Army has learned that not talking about these experiences is not helpful, and has implemented a plethora of programs to assist every returning Soldier from his respective combat theater: Within DFM-WR we have Military Family Life Con-sultants (MFLCs) who can talk to Sol-diers or Family members without case history being recorded. The MFLCs still have the requirement to notify in a threat to self or others exist, or if the member needs more in depth assis-tance. They are a wonderful resource and can be found at the Resiliency Campus. Use them or the other great programs offered at the Resiliency Cam-pus to make a difference in your life.

JuneHOOD HAPPENINGS MAGAZINE VOLUME 9 • NUMBER 6 • 2010

Director of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation ColumnFrom the desk of Nicholas Johnsen

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Voices of the Great Place

Our Facebook fans shared ideas for chil-dren to connect with their deployed father this Father’s Day.

Every day that he is gone they write on a small strip of paper what they did that day then the date and make a chain out of it. When he gets home he sees what they did the whole time he was gone and how much they love him.

-Loretta Vic Mask

We took a pillowcase, ironed on a transfer photo of me and the kids, stamped our handprints and wrote in washable paint why we love him. We also made him a Build-a-Bear with a Father’s Day message recording from all of us that he could listen to anytime he was homesick. It was a fun care package to put together!

-Crystal Blattel

You can take a tissue box and decorate it and then have your kids write down little sayings and words of encouragement on pieces of paper. Ev-ery time your spouse is feeling down, he/she can pull out a piece of paper and read it! The more pieces of paper in the tissue box, the better!

-Cynthia Armstrong

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JULY3 Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk, Abrams PFC4 Freedom Fest, Hood Stadium4 Moonlight Cruise, BLORA7,14 Summer Reading Program, Casey Memorial Library10 Youth Fishing Derby, BLORA

Each Monday, Family Bowlopolis Night, Phantom Warrior LanesEach Monday & Wednesday, Zumbatomic, Meadows Elementary Each Tuesday, Beef & Burgundy, Club HoodEach Thursday, Family Pasta Night, Club HoodEach Thursday & Friday, Xtreme Bowling, Phantom Warrior LanesEach Friday, Career Assessment, Bldg 284; Job Search With Confidence, Bldg 284; Bringing Home Baby, Oveta; EFMP Sea Dragons Swim Program, Abrams Pool Weekdays, Daily Lunch, Club Hood254-287-4ACS for ACS classes254-287-8029 for programs offered by Child, Youth & School ServicesAll dates subject to change.

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Monday thru Friday 7am to 2pmStop by our convenient drive-thru

761st Tank Battalion & TJ Mills Boulevard

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Arts&Crafts

f you have a knack for arts and crafts, this is the time for you to get recognized! The 2010 Army Arts and Crafts Contest is here and looking for

talented artists like you. The Army Arts and Crafts Contest is an annual, ju-ried competition of two and three dimensional artwork within the following categories: ceramics, drawings, wood, prints, fibers & textiles, water-based painting, glass, oil-based painting, metals & jewelry, mixed media-2D and mixed media-3D. Judging is divided into two separate groups based upon whether the artist is a novice or an accomplished artist/artisan. So where do you fit in? The official definition of a novice is individuals whose art skills have not been gained in formal education leading to college cred-it or a college degree. The definition of an accom-plished artist is individuals who have gained skills and knowledge through formal courses leading to credit in college or art schools, or received awards in professional competitions. The contest is open to all authorized Family and MWR patrons, which includes active duty, reserves,

guard, retirees, DoD civilians with valid military government identification cards or immediate Fam-ily Members. Each eligible patron may submit as many as three works per category to the contest and all submissions must be the original work of the en-trant, completed within 24 months from the start of the current contest year. So how do you enter? Sign in using your AKO username and password at https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil. Once logged in, you can read the full list of contest rules or even browse past winner’s art-work in the Gallery of Winners. The first thing you will need to do is create a profile and then you will be able to submit your entries. You will need to up-load a photo of your artwork so make sure you have a high-quality photo on hand for each entry. The deadline to enter is July 5. If you run across any problems when entering the contest or you have any questions, feel free to stop by or call Apache Arts & Crafts. Apache is located at 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street and can be reached at 254-532-2586. s

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Get Noticed at the Army Arts & Crafts Contest

2010

Good luck and have fun creating!

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Roll AwayThe SummertimeBoredom Blues!

Roll AwayThe SummertimeBoredom Blues!

Hit the Skate & Aerobics Centerfor fun on wheels

254-287-5623

$5 to enter

Bldg 324, 37th Street,next to the Shoppette

Open SkatingSaturday - 1-5pm

Skate ClassesFriday 5- 6pmSkating/Dance SessionFriday - 6 - Midnight

t’s a Saturday evening and you are bored out of your mind, wondering what you are going to do

for the night. Then you receive a text: ”What are you doing tonight?” You reply: “IDK?” Your friend texts back: “Haven’t you heard about Swagged Out Saturday @ Patton’s Pub? It’s the hottest teen party in the CTX?” You reply: “No…but I will see u there!” Fort Hood Child, Youth & School Services is hosting its FIRST EVER Teen Club Night – Swagged Out Saturday. Who: Open to all the youth in the CTX, 9th-12th grade.What: A teen club night just for us, featuring a live DJ, dance competition, best dressed contest, prizes, themed refreshments and more! For those individuals that just want to hang out and relax there will be an outdoor lounge and pool tables available for play.When: June 19, 9pm-1amWhere: Patton’s Pub (Inn) on Fort Hood, Bldg 9212Old Ironsides Avenue at 20th and 21st StreetsHow: The cost is $3 for general admission and $10 for V.I.P. Access to V.I.P includes a separate line, V.I.P. Area (limited to space available) and complimentary photo. This party is open to youth 9th-12th grade only. Partygoers must show a valid school ID with their cur-rent grade (not grade they will be in next school year). Dress to impress; dress code will be strictly enforced at the door. So turn up your SWAG and join us for a good time at the SWAGGED OUT SATURDAY Teen Club Night!For more information, call 254-553-3995. s

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FeaturedFacility

hat will you be doing this Independence

Day? Well, don’t think too hard and long because we have you covered. Making things more enticing is that you won’t have to travel far to experience what Central Texans have proclaimed as the best Fourth of July Celebration in the area. Come celebrate our nation’s birthday in style at Fort Hood’s grand party – Freedom Fest. From the arts and crafts vendors to the myriad of Family activities, this year’s festivities will be more thrilling than ever and fun for the entire Family.

The official beginning of Freedom Fest is 1 pm on Sunday, July 4 and the celebration will continue through the conclusion of the fireworks at 10 pm. This year’s celebration has something for everyone, including crowd favorites – FREE carnival rides, FREE laser tag and tons of other interactive activities. Also included in this year’s attractions are a miniature stock car race, concessions, arts and crafts vendors, a military salute to the nation and much, much more. Everything is FREE, excluding the arts and crafts vendors, concessions and carnival games.

And for those who enjoy entertaining musical acts, this Fourth of July Fort Hood will rock with Seether headlining the entertainment. This talented South African hard-rock group is coming to Fort Hood before heading back to their homeland to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Concluding this year’s party is an extravagant 30-minute fireworks presentation sure to light up the Central Texas sky, which begins at 9:30 pm. Hood Stadium has the best seats in town, so come out early and reserve your perfect viewing spot and enjoy the fireworks.

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Freedom Fest is a FREE event and open to the public. Off-post buses are departing from Killeen, Ellison and Shoemaker High Schools, beginning at 3 pm and departing every 20 minutes thereafter. The last drop-off is scheduled for 11 pm. For those taking the bus, please bring only folding lawn chairs and strollers. Due to limited space, no wagons are allowed on the bus. You must be 18 years old or older to ride the bus without an adult. Prohibited items at the Freedom Fest are explosive weapons, firearms, knives, clubs, brass knuckles, glass containers (except baby bottles), pets, alcohol and fireworks. Permitted items include strollers, blankets, lawn chairs, small wagons, cameras and video recorder/camcorders. As a security precaution, items such as backpacks and handbags are subject to search. Certified service animals are permitted.

Freedom Fest 2010 will be a day chocked full of fun and excitement for all involved, so make your plans to bring the whole Family and celebrate our independence with all of us on Fort Hood. Freedom Fest is sponsored by Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Fort Hood Recycle; General Dynamics; HEB; Budweiser; USA Discounters; USAA; Fort Hood National Bank; Harris Jewelry; (Sponsorship does not imply endorsement) For more information about Freedom Fest 2010, log on to www.hoodmwr.com or call 254-286-5342. Lastly, don’t forget about the annual Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk that begins at 8 am at Abrams Physical Fitness Center on 62nd Street and Support Avenue, July 3. Registration for the race is open to the public and will be available online at www.hoodmwr.com and lasts until the start of the race. For more information, call 254-285-5459. s

eads up single Soldiers! On June 11, get ready for Single Soldiers’ Day 2010, a day

of fun in the sun at Belton Lake Outdoor Recre-ation Area hosted by Better Opportunities for Sin-gle Soldiers. This is our biggest annual event where we show you that we appreciate all the hard work you do in the military and recognize all the sacri-fices that you make. This day is designed to boost morale across the board and build esprit de corps. This is also a great way for single Soldiers to meet other single Soldiers, win all kinds of prizes and most importantly relax and have fun! Did I men-tion that absolutely everything is FREE? We’ll have a beach volleyball tournament, soft-ball tournament, water balloon toss, relay races, a limbo contest as well as a tug-o-war… and that’s just to start! Don’t forget about the live entertain-ment and FREE food. We want you to know that we are here for you and you will always be our number one priority! This year’s entertainment line-up is sure to make all those unable to attend green with envy.

The emcee will be comedian Marcus. His high energy, rock n’ roll based comedy captured the attention of millions of Americans when he was featured on the 2008 edition of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. The rock band 7 Years Today (led by a former Soldier) offers a fusion of hard rock from both modern and past eras, along with blues-influenced guitar solos and a rhythm section forming a driving pulse. Sit back, soak in the sun and nod your head to the smooth hip-hop tracks by Miami’s own City of God and D.C.-based duo Fly Gypsy – one of the hottest new names in hip-hop. Lastly, Texas based punk-rock group Junior will be spicing things up along with the Hooters calendar girls who will be participating in events throughout the day. Enjoy your time at Single Soldiers’ Day 2010 and remember BOSS is your gateway to great leisure and recreation activities, quality of life and com-munity service. For more information on Single Soldiers’ Day or BOSS, check out www.hoodmwr.com or call 254-287-0270. s

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bout an hour from Fort Hood is one of my favorite Texas towns, Austin. I fell in love with this city while attending college there and go back every chance I get. Austin has it all- fabulous food, live music, beautiful outdoor activities, great shopping and SO much to do. The best part is that

you can spend a summer day in Austin and have a blast... for $5 or less. Here’s the lowdown from a [former] local:

Explore Austin... For or Less!

Barton Springs Brisk spring waters and beautiful greenery make this free Austin hotspot a local favorite. Wheth-er you come to swim, hike, rock climb, people watch or picnic, Barton Springs is sure to please all ages.

Mount BonnellFor some of the best views in the city, climb the 102 steps to the top of Mount Bonnell. Don’t let the name scare you, it really isn’t much of a mountain. In a mere 10 minutes, you’ll be at the top taking in beautiful sites. Don’t forget your camera!

Congress Bridge BatsMore than 1.5 million bats live under the Con-gress Avenue bridge. Yes, you read that correct-ly- 1.5 million! Every evening at sunset, the bats emerge in a spectacle that continuously draws crowds. Watch from the bridge or pick a spot of green grass on nearby Town Lake for a more distant view. The Congress bridge is located just south of downtown Austin and over Town Lake on Congress Avenue.

Blues on the GreenBeginning in early June and continuing through August, Blues on the Green features notable blues artists live on stage... for free! Bring a blan-ket, picnic and friends to catch the shows at Waterloo Park. For more information, check out www.kgsr.com.

Orchestra in the ParkThe Austin Symphony Orchestra performs free Sunday evening shows, June through August at the park in front of the Long Center. Music varies from jazz to classical to pops selections and film scores. For more information, check out www.austinsymphony.org.

Texas State CapitolAustin is, of course, home to the Texas state capitol and if you haven’t seen the capitol build-ing in person, you’re missing out. The gorgeous structure is open daily for free tours. Whether you’re a native Texan or just here temporarily, the beauty of this building can truly be appreci-ated by all.

Movies in Deep Eddy PoolSpend Sunday nights cooling off and catching a flick while floating in Deep Eddy Pool. The spring-fed pool is tons of fun, but add a huge screen and Family-favorite films and you’ve got a hit. Films begin at dusk. For a complete film schedule, check out Deep Eddy Pool’s page on the City of Austin website, www.ci.austin.tx.us.

Live Oak BreweryLive Oak Brewery is located in Central East Aus-tin, off 5th Street. Spend a Saturday afternoon taking a free tour of the brewery hand-built by Austin natives... and yes, beer is included in the FREE price! You must be 21 to tour. For more in-formation, head to www.liveoakbrewery.com.

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Army Substance Abuse Program Bldg Map PhoneASAP Control Office 2241 27 287-33098Travel / Museums Leisure Travel Services 4930 12 285-2090 Location 1Leisure Travel Services 136 42 287-6024 Location 21st Cav Museum 2218 45 287-36263d Museum 419 55 288-3615

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-54114ID Center 9409 61 289-9525

Fort Hood Lodging Bldg Map PhonePoxon Guest House 111 38 532-2100Keith Ware Hall Reservations Desk 36006 24 532-8233Information / Assistance ProgramsRelocation Assistance Program 121 43 287-4471Volunteer Services 16005 44 287-8657Abuse Hotline 121 43 287-CARe (2273)Army Community Service 121 43 287-4ACSArmy emergency Relief 121 43 288-5003Army Family Team Building 16005 44 286-6600Community Life Program 1001 25 618-7720Consumer Affairs 121 43 287-CITY (2489) Financial Readiness Program 121 43 288-2862Food Program 121 43 287-7130Loan Closet 121 43 287-8595Mobilization & Deployment (ACS) 16005 44 288-2794 Visitor’s Control Center 69012 39 287-9909Library Services Casey Memorial Library Circulation Desk 3202 18 287-4921Library Overdue Section 3202 18 287-4878Library Reference Section 3202 18 287-5202

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Inn (Lounge) 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Chapels Bldg Map PhoneComanche Chapel 52024 1 287-0469Iron Horse Chapel 37012 13 287-40341 Cav Memorial Chapel 31001 17 287-0469Red Team Chapel 24008 31 287-4034Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 47 286-56783d ARC Chapel 10041 56 288-749419 Street Chapel 9406 62 288-749413th SC(e) Chapel 39010 20 287-1391Historical Old Post Chapel 53 37 288-6545West Fort Hood Chapel 91074 68 288-9442

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Fitness Centers Bldg Map PhoneAbrams Physical Fitness Ctr. 23001 29 287-2016Burba Physical Fitness Ctr. 9301 60 287-8297Harvey Physical Fitness Ctr. 31006 16 287-7098Iron Horse Physical Fitness Ctr. 37017 14 287-4380Kieschnick Physical Fitness Ctr. 39008 19 287-4203Grey Wolf Physical Fitness Ctr. 24006 32 287-7465Starker Physical Fitness Ctr. 87010 63 287-9639Wellness Center / Resiliency Campus 12018 46 287-5586West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Ctr. 91068 69 553-2010Resiliency Campus Bldg Phone Resiliency Campus HQ 12022 285-5693Warrior Adventure Quest 12019 319-1619Army Center for Enhanced Performance 12020 288-4671Wellness Center 12019 288-8488Functional Fitness Center 12018 287-8219Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 553-1195

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Recreational Activities Bldg Map PhoneApache Arts & Crafts Center 2337 30 287-0343Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-3424Community events Center (Bingo) 50012 7 532-9253Sprocket Auto Crafts 9138 58 287-2725School Age Services (SAS Sites) Clark elementary School 51600 6 288-6310Clear Creek elementary School 4800 8 554-3667Duncan elementary School 52802 4 287-4362Montague elementary School 84001 70 539-8695Venable elementary School 60160 53 523-4217Walker / Meadows Site 85018 64 287-7950Sports & Fitness Programs Competitive Sports Info 23005 29 287-3622Aerobics & Skating 324 49 287-5623Intramural Sports 23005 29 287-3622Hood Stadium 4652 23 287-6987Varsity Sports 23005 29 285-5459Youth Sports 6602 51 288-3770

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-54114ID Center 9409 61 289-9525

Family Services Bldg Map Phoneemployment Readiness Branch 284 76 286-6684Training Facility 121 43 287-6070exceptional Family Member Prog. 121 43 287-6070Family Advocacy 76020 71 286-6774 Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 4+ Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 0-3 Family Member employment 4220 21 288-2089Assistance Program Family Child Care 121 43 287-5448 Youth & School Age Services, Admin 121 43 287-8436Supplemental Programs & Services 121 43 287-8029Information & Referral 121 43 287-2214School Liaison 121 43 288-7946SKIeSUnlimited Academy 121 43 287-4592

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Inn (Lounge) 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Swimming Pools Bldg Map PhoneAbrams Pool (Indoor) 23001 29 287-4648Aquatics Director 23001 29 287-9430Comanche Pool 52932 3 287-754413th SC(e) Pool 2239 26 287-368962nd St Pool 2479 33 287-409442nd St Pool 1679 35 288-3484Martin Pool 137 41 287-5037Patton Pool 5774 54 285-5837Thomas Pool 193 48 287-8637West Fort Hood Pool 91075 67 288-9838Youth Centers Bronco Youth Fitness Center 6602 51 287-6745Comanche Youth Center 52019 3 287-5834High Chaparral Youth Center 5485 52 287-5646Miscellaneous Services American Red Cross (toll free) 1-877-272-7337 8640 65 287-0400BOSS Program 194 48 287-6116Combined Federal Campaign 1001 25 287-0345NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4220 21 288-2055Palmer Theater 334 50 287-3066Veterinary Clinic 4909 10 287-2823Robertson Blood Center 2250 28 285-5808Inprocessing 18010 36 287-3832DFMWR Headquarters 194 48 287-4339Fort Hood Recycle Center 4626 74 287-7881Client Services (Legal Assistance) 4617 78 287-7901/3199

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by Kelsey M. West

Celebrate Your Dad:

Dad. Pops. Padre. The Big Kahuna. Whatever you call him, honor him this Father’s Day. This

year, Father’s Day will be celebrated June 20 and is the one day set aside annually to honor the main man in our lives. Scrambling to come up with something special for your dad? Consider these ideas to make your father feel extra loved this holiday: For the outdoor lover, plan a day of fun in the sun with your father without going far. Activities such as fishing, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, skeet

shooting and much more are all available right here on Fort Hood. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area and the Sportsmen’s Center offer a plethora of out-door fun. For more information, call BLORA at 254-287-4907 or the Sportsmen’s Center at 254-532-4552. Children 10 years of age or older may enjoy a game of paintball with their father at the BLORA Paintball Course. Games start at just $30 a person and include a marker, hopper, safety gear, 500 paintballs and unlim-ited air. For more information, call 254-287-2523.

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If relaxation is what you have in mind, grab a lawn chair, pack a picnic and bask in the sun on Sierra Beach at BLORA. Covered Family picnic shel-ters, refreshing water and beautiful views await you. Visit www.hoodmwr.com for park directions and a map. For the dad that has everything, why not consider a handmade gift? Apache Arts and Crafts offers a full service supply store, wood shop, embroi-dery department, framing center, ceramic class and much more. Step inside Apache and become in-spired to create something artistic. Apache Arts and Crafts is located at 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street, Bldg 2337. For more information, call 254-287-0343. Escape for the weekend with tickets to a local theme

park or a trip to a nearby attraction. The possi-bilities are only limited by your imagination! Check out Leisure Travel Services for discounts on tick-ets, hotel reservations and more. LTS has two loca-tions- one on 761st Tank Battalion, next to Military Clothing Sales and one on Clear Creek Road, inside

the Recreational Equipment Checkout. To reach LTS, call 254-554-6800.

For those who have deployed fa-thers this Father’s Day, make your dad feel extra special with a gift from the heart. Take the time to

compile a special photo album or scrapbook, write a poem or

make a homemade card. On a day like Father’s Day, a gift

made with love will help a dad miles away feel a

little closer to home. For more great gift ideas for deployed

fathers, check out “Voices of the Great

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Club Hood Bldg 5764 24th Street and Tank Destroyer Boulevard 254-532-5073 or www.hoodmwr.com

Club Hood is here 4 you.....Convenient, affordable and made fresh daily

• Daily LunchIndulge your taste buds, Monday-Friday 11am-1:30pm

• Beef and BurgundyEnjoy dinner and wine with this long-lived military tradition, Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm

• Family Pasta NightAffordable dining never tasted so good, Thursdays 5-7pm

• Sunday BrunchFeast on monthly themed cuisine, first Sunday of the Month 11am-2pm

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the Recreational Equipment Checkout. To reach LTS, call 254-554-6800.

For those who have deployed fathers this Father’s Day, make your dad feel extra special with a gift from the heart. Take the time to

compile a special photo album or scrapbook, write a poem or

make a homemade card. On a day like Father’s Day, a gift

made with love will help

Sports&Fitness

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S ummer is finally upon us and the pools and Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area have never been busier. After that miserable win-

ter season, who can blame people for wanting to go out and enjoy the warmth of the Texas sun? Of course, the average beach comber does not want to be in his bathing suit in the Texas sun without what many would consider a presentable body. Fort Hood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has the per-fect solution, with two great opportunities to maintain that perfect physique this summer – the Duathlon and the Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk. “A duathlon?” you may ask yourself. Who has time to train for one of those and where on Fort Hood could they even accommodate a duathlon? Well, the answer is quite simple but yet complex at the same time. Training for a duathlon definitely does take time, but if you plan on living a long life and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the training is not very long at all in the scheme of things. Exercise boosts brainpower; movement melts away stress and gives you energy.

That is just a small sampling of what training and sub-sequently participating in this duathlon will do for interested registrants. The Duathlon, which is the third and final race of the Great Place Amazing Race Spring Series, begins at the Ironhorse Physical Fitness Center, June 19 at 8 am. The race consists of a 15-mile bike ride and a 5K run with trophies awarded for the best overall male and female times. Medals will also be awarded to 1st – 3rd place finishers, in each age category. After the Duathlon has enticed you to enter into more athletic competitions, don’t forget to register for the Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk, July 3 at 8 am. The Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk is an annual run geared to kick off our annual Independence Day celebration on Fort Hood. Registration for both races is free and open to the public. Participants may stop by any of the Fort Hood physical fitness centers now through the day of the race or log on to www.hoodmwr.com to register. For more information, call 254-285-5459. s

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“Great Place”“Great Place”

To RunTo Run

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RECYCLING CAN MAKE YOU MONEY!

LOOKING TRASH?

TO GET RID OF A LITTLE

Paper, newspaper O�ce �les Cardboard Mail Telephone books, coloring books Toner cartridges Metal cans * Aluminum cans * Tin cans * Plastic bottles* Detergent bottles * Shampoo, conditioner and bubble bath bottles * Milk, water and juice jugs * Wooden pallets Printer toner cartridges Scrap metal of all kinds

The Fort Hood Recycle Center accepts the following:

the new green

Think BlueRecycle

Fort Hood Recycle will pay you for your aluminum cans.

Great way for Family Readiness Groups and Units to generate funds.

Prices change monthly. Call for updated price.

The Recycle Center is located at the south end of 72nd Street next to Railhead Drive (Business O�ce is Bldg 4626, Recycle Processing Center is Bldg 4621). For more information call 254-287-6437.

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Family and MWR IndoorSummertime Fun:

It’s time for summer sun and fun at the Great Place! Get in from the heat at one of Fort Hood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and

Recreation facilities this summer season. Family and MWR’s variety of indoor activities provide awesome alternatives to Central Texas extreme heat. Begin your heat relief with a visit to Phantom Warrior Lanes, Bldg 49010. Phantom Warrior Lanes, Fort Hood’s answer for every class of bowlers, has 48 lanes and features automatic scoring displayed on 42-inch flat screen monitors. It’s also equipped with automated pop-up bumpers to ensure the younger bowlers enjoy themselves. The bowling center is outfitted with two rooms of the most up-to-date arcade machines. While you enjoy all of the strikes, gutter balls and spares you can also try your luck with the innovative iBingo trend, with daily payouts up to $4,000! Next, make your way over to the Community Events Center, Bldg 50012 for some mind-grasping Bingo. Gamers have the opportunity to play Bingo six days a week. CEC is a smoke-free facility, which also offers several stations to replenish your Bingo supplies. CEC features three daily exciting jackpots, which will definitely give patrons a break from the humidity with a chance to win some summertime cash! Snatch the chance to relax and catch up with friends or enjoy a night out in one of the three air conditioned lounges available here at the Great Place. Fort Hood’s lounges offer the convenience of “backdoor” fun; reasonable drink cost, music by central Texas DJ’s, free pool tables, nightly dominoes and card games. Patton’s Pub, Legends Pub and the Backbone NCO Lounge all feature no cover charge. Patton’s Pub is open to all patrons 18 and up. Legends Pub is open to all officers and their guests. The NCO Backbone Lounge is open to NCOs, Corporals or higher, and their guest. Hours of operation for all the lounges are Wed. 4:30-9:30 pm, Thurs. 3-9:30 pm, and Fri. 4:30-9:30 pm. For more information on these great Family and MWR facilities, log on to www.hoodmwr.com. s

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Summer Safety Tips for Children

t’s that time again, when the school year has come to an end. It’s the one time of the year when children spend the most time home

alone and outdoors at play. The following are a list of tips from Army Community Service Family Advocacy Child Safety Program that parents and can use to help ensure their children are safe through-out the summer.Home Alone SafetyA growing number of households use personal cell phones as their primary phone, therefore a child should have a working phone at home to use in case of an emergency. Children should also be educat-ed on the dangers of answering the door or phone while home alone, and leaving the home to play outside when their parents are away. Fort Hood has a Home Alone Policy in place for all on-post hous-ing residents. For more information, call the on-post housing office at 254-287-3704.Internet SafetyParents should ensure that the computer is placed in a family room, kitchen, or other central location and schedule times when children are allowed to access the computer and the internet. Parents should know their child’s passwords and screen names. Lastly, setting parental controls can serve as a great tool for parents in keeping their children cyber safe.Bike and Wheels SafetyHelmets reduce the risk of brain injury by 88 percent. All bicycle riders are required to wear a helmet when

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riding a bicycle on Fort Hood. If a child is on wheels, they need a helmet. This includes bicycles, in-line skates, and skate boards. Elbow pads, knees pads and wrist guards provide added protection. It is also impor-tant for children to know traffic safety rules.Water SafetyTeach children never to go in the water unless a grown-up is watching them. Teens and adults should always swim with a buddy. If you own a pool or spa, be sure it is surrounded on all four sides by a five foot fence that prevents children from getting over, under or through it. Learn CPR and keep rescue equip-ment, a telephone and emergency numbers poolside. Multiple drains minimize the suction of any one drain, reducing risk of death or injury. Install a door alarm, a window alarm or both to alert you if a child wanders into the pool area unsupervised. Children should wear U.S. Coast Guard life jackets when in or near open bodies of water. Travel SafetyThe State of Texas recently passed a new booster seat law that requires children who are under the age of eight and not yet 4 feet 9 inches tall to ride in a boost-er seat. The safest place in a vehicle for young riders is in the back seat. Seat belts should be worn by all riders to include teenagers and adults. For more information on the Child Safety Program and its services, call 254-287-6505. To report suspected child abuse and neglect call Fort Hood’s Abuse Hotline at 254-287-CARE (2273).s

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TAPS, Fort Hood Survivor Outreach Services and Fort Hood senior leadership invite you to the Survivor Seminar for adults and Good Grief Camp for children July 23-24

For more information or registration, visit www.taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS

(ask for Tina or Vanessa).

If you have been affected by the death of a loved one in the military, whether it was a Family Member, friend or fellow service member we encourage you to attend this special weekend of comfort, sharing, support and information.

s your child receiving child care in one of our quality Child, Youth & School Services programs and not feeling well enough to attend their regular child care program but you have an important meeting today at work? What is a parent to do? If you have children, we’ve all encountered this difficult situation. Fort Hood Child, Youth & School

Services has just the answer for a busy parent such as yourself -- the Mildly Ill Care Home!The Mildly Ill Care Home is a home for children who are too ill to use their regular Child, Youth & School Services child care program. Tem-porary care will be provided by a trained Family Child Care Provid-er / Mildly Ill Care Provider. The Mildly Ill Care Provider currently holds a Child Development Associate credential. The Mildly Ill Care Home allows parents to go to work know-ing that their child can continue to receive quality care while recuperating from their illness or injury, recovering from sur-gery or other medical procedures. Care will be provided in a safe, comfortable and caring environment. Types of illnesses cared for are illnesses with known contagious periods such as chicken pox, strep throat, mumps, measles or children who are too ill to participate in scheduled daily activities. Children who are currently enrolled in a regular Child,

Youth & School Services program in a child development cen-ter, School Age Services program, or Family Child Care Home, ages 4 weeks - 12 years, are eligible. Hours of operation are from 5:30 am -6:00 pm, Monday-Friday. There is no additional cost to the parent for using the Mildly Ill Care Home if their child currently attends one of the Child, Youth & School Services programs mentioned above. Children are accepted by appoint-ment and on a space available basis. In some cases approval must be received from the Family Child Care Director. Parents must have obtained documentation from their physician stating their di-agnosis and written instructions on how to care for the child while attending the Mildly Ill Care Home. Information and enrollment packets can be picked up at your child care site. For any additional questions or to learn more about this innovative program, please call the Family Child Care office at 254-288-3190. s

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Teen

ttention teens! School is out and it’s summer, summer, SUMMERTIME! There’s a whole lot more to do than

just sit around the house munching on Doritos, gossiping on the phone with your friends, being stuck to Facebook or watching music videos and reality TV shows all day. Your Place, Your Voice, Your Future- the Bronco, Comanche, and High Chaparral Youth Centers are the place to be. So when it’s hot outside, slap on some sun block and join us as we go plunging down waterslides at Hurricane Harbor, get flipped upside down on thrilling roller coasters at Six Flags, grub on some yummy food at a cookout and party hard in a club-like atmosphere at Swagger Saturdays. We’re also taking trips to play some laser tag at Cinergy in Cove, experience the outer limits at Houston Space Center, SeaWorld and the San Marcos Aquarena and outlet shopping center. Are you artistic and creative or into technology? Come to a youth center and share with us your talent. We have certified trainers that can’t wait to show you how to make a movie, design your own perfume fragrance, learn graphic design and more. For those of you that love sports, we also have basketball, baseball, volleyball, skateboarding, aerobics and cheerleading and football camps available. Whatever your interests are, we’re sure we have something that will keep you entertained. Please don’t waste your time out of school being bored or getting into trouble all summer. Join us at our Youth Centers-Your Place, Your Voice, and Your Future and have a blast! Tell your parents you must be registered with Fort Hood Child, Youth & School Services to attend. To register, stop by Parent Central Services on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Bldg 121. s

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$45/person

Open to the publicCall 254-287-4130 or stop in

The Courses of Clear CreekBldg 52381, Battalion Ave

west of Clear Creek Rd

Learn the basics of the golf swing, proper grip, alignment, stance, posture, rules and etiquette. Price includes instruction, range balls and the use of golf clubs

Day 1 - Orientation, Safety & PuttingDay 2 - Chipping and PuttingDay 3 - Full Swing - IronsDay 4 - Full Swing - Drivers, Fairways & IronsDay 5 - Review - Putting, Pitching, Chipping & Full SwingDay 6 - Escorted to the golf course to play a few holes and receive further instruction on etiquette and rules

Learn to play like a pro (or just learn the game of golf)!Junior Golf ClinicSession 1: June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 Session 2 : July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 Ages 5-8: 8 am Ages 9-12: 9 am Ages 13 and up: 10 am

BLORA

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ummer is now in full swing and I’m willing to bet you are itching to get outdoors and have some fun. Well, I’ve got the scoop on how to en-

joy a perfect summer day out at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Start your day off by packing the supplies for the day. Pack a cooler with lots of bottled water and drinks to last you through the day. Don’t forget to bring beach towels, lounge chairs, maybe a beach umbrella, sun-screen, swimsuits, a change of clothes and any other essential supplies for your Family. You’ll also need food so pack up hot dogs, buns, condiments, chips, fruit and any other snacks that your Family enjoys. Oh and don’t forget charcoal, lighter fluid and a lighter so you can make use of the grill. Load up the car and head out to BLORA in the mid-morning hours. It’s only about a 20-30 minute drive from the Killeen area. Once you’ve arrived, stake out a nice spot along Sierra Beach where you can easily ac-cess a grill and maybe even a picnic table. Go for a dip in the lake or just lay in the sun (with sunscreen on,

of course). There are also two waterslides and a Kid’s Wash to keep the kids entertained for a couple hours. When the tummies start to growl, crank up the grill and put the hot dogs on. Have a leisurely lunch and refuel the energy tanks, because there is a lot more fun to come! Once you’ve gotten your fill of the water, there are several options on how to spend the rest of your day. You could rent bicycles and take a spin around the park on one of the mountain bike trails, take a fam-ily hike on one of the walking trails, head over to the stables for a little horseback ride, do a little fishing on the pier or even play a fierce game of paintball. There are plenty more activities to enjoy but these are just a few of my favorites! After a full day of outdoor fun like this one, it’s time to head home and get some rest. If you can’t imag-ine spending just one day at BLORA, plan ahead to rent a camping space or a cottage and stay the night! I hope you enjoyed your “perfect summer day at BLORA” as much as I did! s

How to Have the PerfectSummer Day at BLORA

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