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Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
Thursday, September 2, 2010 Vol. 54 No. 35
Thule Airmen take Mount Dundas
by 821st Support Squadron
821st Air Base Group
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland -- It was a lovely 47
degrees and sunny Aug. 23 at Thule Air Base in Greenland,
where during the winter months experience complete
darkness.
Following a commander’s call, 33 Airmen from the 821st
Support Squadron rallied at the base of Thule landmark,
Mount Dundas, to make the climb to the top. It was the first
of monthly squadron team-building events.
“I’m extremely proud of the squadron,” said Maj. Travis
Leighton, 821st Support Squadron commander. “I know a
lot of folks were pushing their physical and mental limits
in order to make it to the top and it was awesome to see fel-
low Airmen encouraging each other to make it all the way.
I can’t wait for next month’s event.”
Master Sgt. Petra Wright, 821st Military Personnel Support
superintendent, planned the event. She had made the trek
once before, she said. Climbing the 724-foot mountain is
a typical recreational event for the squadron during the
summer months. Greenland covers nearly 840,000 square
miles; more than 80 percent is covered either by the ice cap
or smaller glaciers.
Thule Air Base is home to one part of the 21st Space Wing’s
global network of sensors providing critical, real-time warn-
ing of ICBM and SLBM attacks against North America,
and detects, tracks and identifies earth-orbiting objects in
Members of the 821st Support Squadron at Thule Air Base, Greenland, hiked up the 724-foot high Thule landmark, Mount Dundas, Aug. 23 follow-
support of USSTRATCOM’s space control mission. It is
ing a commander’s call. The Ravens rallied at the foot of the mountain to make the climb, which took about one hour because in the final 50-feet of
the climb Airmen had to use a fixed rope and go up single file, one at a time. The climb was the first of many planned team-building events for the
See Thule page 7 squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Petra Wright)
Road construction slated for
Beautiful pavers serve purpose,
Peterson AFB West Gate
handle storm water runoff
by 21st Civil Engineer Squadron
by Monica Mendoza
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Stewart Avenue, from Airport Road to Paine
21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
Street (including the Peterson Air Force Base West Gate), will be under construction from
Sept. 13 to Oct. 28; drivers are advised to use caution and consider using the north or
east gates. Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane inbound and one lane outbound. The PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The colored interlocking bricks, called pav-
construction is part of warranty work due to a faulty sub-base design when the street was ers, on Thule and Paine streets are pretty and they serve a purpose: handling storm water
built in November 2007. For more information, contact Capt. Robert Danyluk, 21st Civil runoff.
Engineer Squadron, at 556-4140 or [email protected]. Dealing with storm water runoff is important because of Environmental Protection
Agency and Department of Defense mandates. Engineers are charged with developing
ways to reduce storm water runoff, which would otherwise flow into streams, rivers, or
lakes carrying possible contaminants and erode stream beds.
In 2009, the Energy Independence and Security Act established into law new storm
water design requirements for federal development and redevelopment projects. The new
requirement is to reduce storm water runoff associated with new construction.
“We need to ensure we don’t create significant storm water runoff issues as a result of
our construction,” said Randy Hawke, 21st Space Wing Civil Engineer Squadron architect.
The issue is especially important on Peterson Air Force Base, where water runs into Sand
Creek.
Permeable pavers permit storm water and snowmelt to drain through the spaces between
the paving blocks and into a subsurface detention area, said Fred Brooks, 21st CES civil
engineer. From there, the water filters naturally into the ground and ultimately recharges
the aquifer.
“By creating subsurface detention and filtration areas, the paver system dramatically
reduces, or even eliminates, the need for retention ponds,” he said.
Phase 1: From Sept. 13 to Oct. 5, the north side of Stewart Avenue (red line) will be closed for repairs. Traffic
See Pavers page 9
will be limited to one lane in each direction, and drivers are advised to use alternate gates to enter base. (U.S.
Air Force graphic)
INSIDE
Commentary 3
Fourth
News 4
Key to annual
Events 9 suicide Services singing
Briefs 13 prevention events competition
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ommander s orner
21st Space Wing Commander
Col. Stephen N. Whiting
Chief of Public Affairs
Why do we exercise?
Mr. Jeff Bohn
Editorial Staff
Chief of Internal Information
Mr. Steve Brady
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- have panic and chaos when a real event hit,
Deputy Chief of Internal
Why do we exercise? As individuals, we do Col. and potentially lose lives because we were not
Information
physical exercise for many different personal adequately prepared. By practicing shelter in
Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines Kimerlee Conner
reasons - to maintain our health, relieve stress, place and other related procedures, reactions
Staff Writer and in many cases, to ensure we pass our PT to these events become common knowledge,
Ms. Monica Mendoza test. We exercise mentally to prepare for chal- 21st Mission automatic, and seem effortless.
lenges ahead - upcoming exams, problem sets Finally, anything but a whole-hearted ef-
Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers at work, etc. Support Group fort will not achieve real operational fitness.
Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, Some exercise spiritually to help deal with commander Interestingly, in some of our exercises, we have
80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S.
Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the difficult situations like deployment or personal had people who chose not to participate, or
21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force stressors. We exercise operationally to pre- decided the scenario did not apply to them.
newspaper is an authorized publication for members of pare for terrorist attacks, intrusions into our able. How many times have you regretted not Obviously, this is not appropriate and they are
the U.S. military services.
network, something as common as a power dedicating more time to your fitness?
Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the not doing themselves or anyone else a favor if
official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, outage, or anything else that might come our Now the last thread I mentioned was giving they do not take exercise events seriously. No
the Department of Defense or the Department of the way. What do these different forms of exercise exercise a whole-hearted effort. Motivation
one is exempt when the real thing happens.
Air Force.
have in common? can be a very tricky thing. Some people “keep
The appearance of advertising in this publication, Honest reflection is imperative, and if we do
including inserts or supplements, does not constitute There are three common threads between an eye on the prize” so to speak. They con- not evaluate ourselves with a critical eye, we
endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, physical exercise, mental exercise and any stantly remind themselves of the benefits of
or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. cannot help ourselves to improve. I guarantee
other type of exercise. First, is that the intent of their exercise. Some people like to compete;
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made the IG will be giving us that critical look. The
available for purchase, use or patronage without regard exercise is some form of fitness and prepared- therefore they participate in intramural sports
next time you run through a self inspection
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital ness. The second is that fitness or preparedness to motivate themselves. Some people expe-
status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other checklist, also pull up the governing AFI(s).
can be very difficult to attain - however, it is rience immediate benefits from exercise, in
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Make sure your checklist is up to date. Make
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by much easier to maintain and sustain once it many cases it is a stress releaser. Although I
sure you understand the intent of the AFI -
the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring is achieved. The last common thread is any- don’t like running, I do it anyway, because I
Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) maybe there is something you could add to
thing less than a whole-hearted effort will not know that is the only way I am going to being
556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax [phone] or DSN your checklist to improve your program and
834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs achieve true fitness or preparedness. able to perform to the required level. Mixing
unless otherwise indicated. I’ve already covered the first thread, so let’s it in with my tennis keeps me motivated. ensure all areas of the AFI are covered. The
The Space Observer is published every Thursday. point is, we should not seek compliance just
talk about the second. There is no doubt that Operational exercise is not much different
For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Military
to pass the ORI/UCI, it should be something
Newspapers, [phone]. Employees of Peterson Air exercising can be difficult. Personally I do not from other forms of exercise. The intent of
Force Base who want to place a free classified advertise- like running one bit. I prefer to get my physical operational exercise is to achieve fitness and you live.
ment should call [phone]. exercise by playing tennis, at least there is a preparedness. We practice our procedures in All forms of exercising are an important
Articles, announcements, news briefs or feedback for
the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PA purpose - chasing after the little yellow ball. dealing with bomb threats, natural disasters, part of our culture. I challenge you to evaluate
via [email protected]. For further informa- As with anything though, if I do not consis- and active shooter scenarios so that everyone how you maintain your fitness - physically,
tion, call 21st SW/PA at [phone] or DSN 834-5185 tently get out on the court, my proficiency is is certain of where their evacuation points are mentally, and operationally. Do you want to
or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for
article submission is noon the Friday one week before going to decline. Next time I step out on the and to ensure we know the required actions wait till the last minute to prepare for a PT
publication. All articles, copy and announcements sub- court, it is going to be more difficult to play if any of these events were to occur. test? What about an upcoming test? What
mitted will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the at optimum levels. And although I do not like Operational fitness can be very difficult about a deployment? What about an ORI?
Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual.
For information in the event of a Peterson Air Force to run, I know that I have to do it, and if I do to attain, it takes effort and practice, but is Wouldn’t it be much easier to maintain readi-
Base emergency, contact the Straight Talk line at (719) not get out there to run regularly, completing much easier to maintain once it is achieved. ness than to have to put forth a herculean ef-
556-9154.
a PT test in a decent time seems insurmount- If we didn’t simulate scenarios, we would fort at the last minute?
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Direct communication between Airmen key to suicide prevention
by Staff Sgt. Paul Croxon
Defense Media Activity-San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO -- More than a decade
in the making, the culture of the “wingman”
approach to suicide prevention is still evolv-
ing as risk factors and causes of suicide are
becoming more widely understood.
The wingman concept should be very fa-
miliar to most Airmen. Suicide prevention
training has been incorporated into Airman
culture from basic training though every
level of professional military education and
yearly refresher training.
For Lt. Col. Michael Kindt, the Air Force
Suicide Prevention Program manager, when
it comes to suicide prevention, the numbers
are the key to understanding what approach
to take.
“In the late 90s the numbers indicated
that suicide was becoming a problem in the
Air Force,” he said. “There were about 20
suicides per 100,000 Airmen. The suicide
rate across the civilian sector was about 11
per 100,000.”
This high suicide rate prompted senior Air
Force leaders to take a look at suicide and
develop a program to combat the trend, said
Colonel Kindt. More than a decade later, the
AFSPP has successfully cut the suicide rate in
half by implementing 11 initiatives that ad-
dress suicide prevention from the individual
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)
level up to the command level.
“The Community Action Information
Board was developed and the wing or vice realized that a session with a psychiatrist selves,” he said. “But imagine how much more directly if someone is thinking of hurting
commander appointed to chair it on every wasn’t enough to identify a suicide risk,” difficult it would be for a person to approach themselves, caring for the individual by re-
base,” Colonel Kindt said. “The Integrated Colonel Kindt said. “It was the people close you and tell you they are contemplating sui- moving them from a dangerous environ-
Delivery System was also created. It made to the individual who would notice behav- cide. It’s important to meet them halfway. If ment, and escorting them to a professional
sure the chaplain, Airman and Family ioral changes and be able to address it in the you ask the question 20 times in your career who can give them further help.
Readiness Centers and other agencies were most effective way.” you may have just one where the person is ACE is a simple concept but has powerful
on the same page and working together.” Colonel Kindt said recognizing the behav- contemplating suicide and you asking the implications. Data collected on every Air
In addition to the agency and senior leader ioral change is only the first step. The most question could be the key to that person
involvement, the AFSPP also brought super- difficult step is to ask the question. opening up and result in saving a life.”
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visors and coworkers into the equation. “It’s a hard thing to do -- ask a coworker or The colonel also advocates taking the ACE
“When the program was developed they friend if they are thinking of hurting them- approach to suicide intervention; asking
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A weekend with
Tops in Blue
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UnDergraDUate anD graDUate prograMs start this fall
Airman 1st Class Jette Warnick performs during the opening act of the
Tops in Blue performance at the base auditorium on Peterson Air Force
Base, Aug. 6. Each year during the European portion of their tour the
team travels into remote locations such as Greenland, Hungary, Iraq,
Afghanistan, and Kuwait in addition to the established bases and sites.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines)
Commentary by Airman 1st Class Jessica Hines
21st Space Wing public affairs office
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- When the 2010
tour schedule was released for Tops in Blue, I was excited to
see the traveling show was passing through my base Aug. 20,
probably more so than my fellow coworkers.
This is because I was not only interested in seeing the group
perform, but because one of my best friends was in the show
DefenD yoUr CoUntry with a whole Different weapon. and it had been nearly a year since we had seen each other after
parting ways in tech school.
Today’s new battlefield is in cyberspace. And everyone needs trained cyber warriors immediately—from our nation’s I remember getting the text message from her months ago
new Cyber Command to banks, utilities and defense contractors. You can be ready, with a bachelor’s or master’s that exclaimed, “I got into Tops in Blue!” There was no doubt in
my mind that my very talented friend would make the group,
degree in cybersecurity or a master’s degree in cybersecurity policy from University of Maryland University Col-
considering I had first-hand knowledge of her abilities after
lege (UMUC). Our cybersecurity courses are offered online, providing in-depth study of the theory and practice of spending four months of tech school listening to her sing from
preventing cyber attacks. Military or civilian, public or private sector, UMUC can help you advance your career and the next room. Some people are just born to sing.
As a public affairs professional, I had the opportunity to cover
defend your homeland.
and photograph the two hour energy-packed performance at
my base, but my involvement would not end there.
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TiB had three performances scheduled for the military com-
and the DHS
munity in Colorado Springs, Colo., one at Peterson AFB and
two at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Besides covering the show
• Earn undergraduate college credits for learning from work experience, military service or volunteer activities
for my own base, I was happy to volunteer to help with break
• Scholarships exclusively for servicemembers and their families, plus loans and an interest-free monthly down once the show was done. Again, my involvement would
not end there when I decided to follow my friend and TiB up to
payment plan available
The Academy to help with their weekend performances.
Since I was no longer covering the show for my base, I simply
offered to help the performers and my friend as a stage hand
during the performance, and I cannot say enough good things
about this talented group of Airmen.
While audience members are being entertained by a group
of performers on an elaborate stage fully equipped with rotat-
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visit military.umuc.edu/cyberdemand about every era, Airmen from nearly all ranks and walks of life
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As a dancer and performer growing up, I am fully accus-
tomed to that type of atmosphere, but the thing about TiB that
impressed me the most is the dedication and hard work these
members put into the show on and off stage every single day
for an entire year.
The 2010 crew of TiB have breathed new life into the Air
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es from contemporary pop, beat-boxing, American standards
and operatic renditions of chart-topping classics, this group has
set itself apart from the rest.
For this reason, when the show ends the work most certinly
does not. As you as an audience member are walking back to
your vehicle, they’re changing into work clothes and beginning
the long tedious process of breaking down and packing up
the set. As you’re waking-up and having your morning cup of
The Transcript can publish your Notice to Creditors
coffee, they’ve been on a tour bus for a couple of hours head-
ing to the next base. When you’re discussing the performance
For more info call 634-1048
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Thule
From page 1
located about 700 miles north of
the Arctic Circle and is referred to
as “the cold desert.”
It took Airmen about an hour to
make it to the summit of Mount
Dundas. In the final 50 feet of the
climb, Airmen had to use a fixed
rope and go up single file. At the
top, the squadron soaked in the
scenery overlooking the bay and
explored the area. There is only a
brief period each year in the sum-
mer when the sea ice thins enough
for supply ships to get to the base.
The bay will be frozen again by
mid-October.
“This was a way to build cama-
raderie, see Thule and get some ex-
ercise,” Sergeant Wright said. “I’m
glad the squadron enjoyed it.”
In keeping with tradition,
Sergeant Wright wrote her name
on a rock that she carried from the
bottom and placed it in a pile that Thirty-three Airmen from the 821st Support Squadron at Thule Air Base, Greenland, hiked up the 724-foot high Thule landmark, Mount Dundas, Aug. 23. In keeping with tradition,
marks all of those who have braved Airmen wrote their names on rocks they carried from the bottom and placed them in a pile that marks all of those who have braved the Mount Dundas climb. (U.S. Air Force photo/
the Mount Dundas climb. Master Sgt. Petra Wright)
Prevention
From page 5
Force suicide during the past may have unfounded cultural
12 years has shown interven- misconceptions that seeking
tion by peers is extremely ef- help for personal problems
I tell stress to take a hike.
fective. That same data has jeopardizes security clear-
also identified which Airmen ance. Airmen who work in
are at the highest risk and manned maintenance are Therefore I GoLite.
points out misconceptions charged with a high-level
regarding who is most likely of responsibility believed to
to hurt themselves. contribute to an increased
TAYLOR BISCHOFF/ Denver, CO
Many of the identified risk of suicide.
risks for suicide are the same This information has
as those in the civilian sector; changed the way the AFSPP
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Blues
From page 6
with co-workers a week later, they’ve already and they truly are.
Little People, Big Smiles
traveled to two or three different states, and So, if you haven’t seen them yet, I encourage
sometimes countries, and have performed for you to go when they stop by your neck of the
TTeecchhnnoollooggyy wwiitthh aa CCaarriinngg TToouucchh
thousands more. woods and be prepared for a power-house of
SSppeecciiaalliizzeedd ttrreeaattmmeenntt ppllaannnniinngg ffoorr aallll aaggeess
After spending the weekend with TiB, I a performance even the children will enjoy. If
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could not be more proud of my friend, but you have the opportunity to see them again,
DDiiggiittaall rraaddiiooggrraapphhyy ffoorr ppiinnppooiinntt ttrreeaattmmeenntt ppllaannss aanndd Jeff Kahl, DDS even more importantly, I could not be more I would encourage you to go to show your
rreedduucceedd rraaddiiaattiioonn eexxppoossuurree
proud of the members of TiB and how they support and thank them for all the hard work
PPaarreennttss ccaann ssttaayy wwiitthh cchhiillddrreenn dduurriinngg ttrreeaattmmeenntt Derek Kirkham, DDS
have represented the Air Force to the world. they do on and off stage.
DeltDa eDltean Dtael,n Ttaril ,C Tarir eC aDreen Dtael,n Utanl,i tUedn iCteodn Ccoorndciao,r dCiaig na
aanndd CCaarree CCrreeddiitt ppllaannss aacccceepptteedd Committed to These Airmen competed and ultimately vol- To learn about the 60 year history of TiB
unteered their time and talents, for one year, and find tour locations and dates go to http://
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Pavers
From page 1 life cycles.”
And, the pavers will save the base money, Mr.
Already, pavers on Paine and Otis streets, be- Brooks said. Pavers are flexible and allow move-
tween Hamilton and Stewart avenues, have ment during the freeze and thaw cycle without
demonstrated they are an efficient way to handle damage to the road. Annual painting of traffic
storm water runoff, Mr. Brooks said. With all the lines is not necessary since the full depth color
recent rain, there has been a noticeable reduction of the yellow and white pavers will not fade.
of storm water flow in that area. “There is no need to seal the pavers every five
Thule Street, which had a low point in the road, years, like there is with asphalt,” Mr. Brooks
would have required said. “There is no need to
an extension of the mill an overlay every 10
Paver project at a glance
storm sewer lines. years, like with asphalt.”
“That would have n Maintenance free -- colored pav- The only maintenance on
exaggerated our al- er stones eliminate need to restripe pavers is to vacuum the
ready maxed-out n Repair friendly -- individual pavers can be road once a year with a street
storm sewer sys- removed and replaced for underground work sweeper.
tem,” Mr. Brooks n Environmentally friendly -- does not The Thule paver project
said. “Our piping require a separate storm water pipe line is expected to be completed
infrastructure is n Big picture development -- Thule Street by the end of August. Thule
working at capac- is part of a future development area Street is being designed as
ity. Any additional n Compliant -- meets the Environmental one of three service roads
inflow equals flood- Protection and Department of Defense leading into the develop-
ing downstream.” mandates to reduce storm water runoff ment of a new business park
Permeable pavers n Attractive -- the pavers are attractive with concept known in the base’s
do cost more than environmental benefits long term development plan
asphalt, Mr. Brooks as the Triangle Area.
said. The pavers on The Triangle Area, which
Thule Street cost about $470,000 - about twice includes the area of the former base commissary,
the amount to pave with asphalt. The project will be designed based on energy saving sustain-
was funded under the American Recovery and able guides, Mr. Hawke said. Contracts on the
Reinvestment Act, much like the way state and project are expected to be awarded in the fall.
country road repair projects were funded. “The architectural standards for this area
“It is more costly than a standard roadway, will be based on sustainable and energy sav- Construction crews recently completed a road project on Thule Street, next to McDonald’s Restaurant,
however the additional storm water storage and ing architectural construction criteria for on Peterson Air Force Base. Permeable pavers allow storm water to seep through the spaces be-
maintenance reductions are worth the invest- the future of Peterson Air Force Base,” Mr. tween bricks into a subsurface detention area thereby reducing storm water runoff, which is part of
ment,” Mr. Brooks said. “This road is projected Hawke said. “Permeable pavers are part of this Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Defense mandates for all federal development
to outlast a standard asphalt road by two or three architecture.” and redevelopment projects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rob Bussard)
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sEPTEMBER REcREaTion and LEisuRE EvEnTs
From jocks and nerds to pop- SWIM WITH THE SHARKS a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday; and 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sundays and
Get in the water with live sharks, and if you have a
holidays. For more information, call the circulation desk at
ular hip chicks and heroes to real sense of adventure, Outdoor Recreation has four
556-7462.
opportunities scheduled for this fall for scuba diving in the
Denver Aquarium with the sharks: Sept. 4 and 18, and Oct.
really different folks, the 21st
2 and 16. You must be open water certified. Cost is $175 and
ADVENTURES GALORE with OUTDOOR
includes diving instructor/guide and transportation. Does
Force Support Squadron has not include scuba gear, but gear can be rented if needed. RECREATION – 556-4867 or 556-7753
Sign up now at Outdoor Recreation, or call 556-4867. New - Colorado Fall Foliage Weekend, Oct. 1 to 3 – Soak in
something for everyone – no the hot springs in Pagosa Springs, ride the Durango-Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad, and enjoy some sightseeing and a
WORLD-WIDE DAY OF PLAY
Old West gunfight reenactment on the streets of Silverton,
matter who you are or what
Get up, get out and go play. With their World-Wide Day of one of Colorado’s historic silver mining towns, a hike and
Play, Nickelodeon and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America more to enjoy this beautiful autumn escape. Cost ranges from
you do. Have fun with us! have partnered in an effort to get kids away from the TV $350-$500 and depends on adult/child, level of lodging, and
and computer and go outside to play. It’s an effort to help level of train car. Call ODR at 556-4867 now for personal-
fight childhood obesity and stimulate creative play. The ized pricing.
RP Lee Youth Center will host a World-Wide Day of Play New – Scuba Diving with the Sharks – Sept. 4 or 18, and
event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25 in Patriot Park, and is Oct. 2 or 16 – In the Denver Aquarium, $175.
jumping in with both feet. It will have a climbing wall, huge New – Snorkel with the Fish – Sept. 4 or 18, and Oct. 2 or
FOOTBALL FRENZY
inflatable obstacle courses, a variety of games and healthy 16 – In the Denver Aquarium, $75.
Football fans at Peterson AFB will go wild every Sunday snacks. The World-Wide Day of Play is a family event, and New – Horseback Riding – Sept. 11 or 25 – A two-hour
and Monday beginning Sept. 12 and 13 in Stripes Pub as is free and open to all eligible persons of Peterson AFB and trail ride in the Colorado backcountry of Turkey Creek with
they watch the featured games of the week. Fuel up with their guests. For more information, call 556-7220. an experienced guide. Lunch is not included.
a supercharged breakfast buffet at 10:30 a.m. Sundays in New – Camping Weekend – Sept. 17 to 19, Oct. 8 to 10, and
Guitar lessons
Stripes for just $3 for club members, $6 for non-members. Oct. 29 to 31 - $40 includes all camping gear and all meals.
Sunday football action will kickoff at 11 a.m.; all Monday If playing really is your thing, consider playing the guitar. Leave Friday at 6 p.m. and return Sunday after breakfast.
Night Football games will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Stripes Pub Guitar lessons are now offered in acoustic, jazz, bass and/or Enjoy hiking, fishing, games and a restful weekend away from
has $1.50 domestic long necks, great food specials, 25-cent electric guitar by a professional guitar player Monday through the city.
wings, and plenty of food and beverage specials. Plus, their Friday at the youth center. For more information, call 556-7220 Open-Water Scuba Diving Certification, runs Oct. 5, 7, 12,
pub menu will be available during the games. Sign up each or inquire at the front desk. 14 and diving Oct. 22 to 24 - $450, classes here in Colorado
week to be eligible to win an all-expense-paid trip to these Springs and open-water diving in Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, N.M.
LIBRARY
games: Oct. 31 Tampa Bay vs. Arizona in Glendale, Ariz.; The $450 cost includes all training, rental equipment, trans-
Dec. 12 Philadelphia vs. Dallas in Arlington, Texas; Feb. 6 The library will be closed for two weeks, from Sept. 13 to portation to and from Santa Rosa, and lodging in Santa Rosa.
Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 25, to remove old shelving and install new shelving. During It does not include training materials (meals, books, DVD, log
For more information, call Stripes Pub at 574-4100. that two week period, library books may be renewed and book, etc.). For more information and to make reservations,
reserved online at www.21fss.com. call ODR at 556-4867.
The library will reopen Sept. 27 with new extended hours 10 Tandem Skydiving. Tandem is the safest, easiest and quickest
of all first-time skydiving methods. You will be attached to
your skydiving instructor by a harness specially constructed
for tandem jumping. After only 15 minutes of training, you
will exit the aircraft from two miles above the ground. You
and your instructor will free fall for about a minute. After
the canopy deploys, you and your instructor will fly the giant
canopy to a soft, stand-up landing on the airport. Cost is $240
and includes transportation and a complimentary DVD photo
and video package of you during your free fall. Call 556-4867
for available dates.
Equipment Rental Packages. Hold the party at your house
and rent the equipment from Outdoor Recreation. Visit
www.21fss.com
Build Your Own Trip. We can take you anywhere under the
sun. Let us work with you to help make your outdoor dream
adventure come true. Call 556-4867 or 556-7753, or e-mail
us at [email protected].
RV Storage Lot. Store your RV at Outdoor Rec’s storage
lot.
AERO CLUB – 556-4310
Are you thinking about becoming a pilot? Consider a pri-
vate pilot training ride for $149. This includes two hours of
instruction and one hour of actual flight instruction time
with a student pilot log book endorsed by your flight instruc-
tor for you first official hour of instruction. For information,
call the Aero Club.
Flight Specials:
All of September - $5/hour off any single engine aircraft
every Sunday. Sept. 1, 9 - $5/hr off any T-41C; Sept. 6, 21 - $10/
hr off any T041B; Sept. 15, 23 - $10/hr off Cessna R-182.
AQUATICS CENTER – 556-4608
Active duty military swim for free during lap swim times.
Call for details.
Aqua Fluid Moves with Tai Chi and Yoga – noon to 12:50
p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
H2O Warrior – noon to 12:50 p.m. Tuesdays.
Aqua Kickboxing – noon to 12:50 p.m. Thursdays.
High Energy Water Aerobics – 11 to 11:50 a.m. and 5 to
5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Family Swim Nights, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Go horseback riding in the backcountry of Turkey Creek and enjoy the turn of seasons. Call Outdoor Recreation for details. (Courtesy photo) Lap Swim, 5:30 to 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 5 to 6 p.m.