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4 Tis the SeasonHoliday activities at Fort Knox.
6 Stress Free Cookingfor the HolidayHelping to relieve the holidaypressures in the kitchen.
8 Go Big on FellowshipA different view on how to celebratethis season.
10 Pearl Harbor - Thenand NowA look at December 7, 1941 andtoday at Pearl Harbor.
11 December Calendarof Events
16 Voting...It’s Our Democratic DutyGuidance on voting this coming year.
19 Event Program Guide
FEATURES - December 2015
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Publisher Creative inkAdvertising Ed SnyderOpportunity Knox Contributors Laura Sanders
Tracy Whitaker, Kelly AppelmanChristy Jackson, Jennifer Dent
LTC Carol Highsmith, Viviane Arnold
Want to advertise in Opportunity Knox?Call Ed Snyder at (270) 945-2864 or
email: [email protected]
Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.
The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current informationabout Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to shareideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are thoseof the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertis-ers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication.Activities and events are subject to change without notice.
Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing is located at 4248 BullionBoulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.knox.armymwr.com.
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FORT KNOX FAMILY & MWROur Vision: The Driving Force that builds and sustains thestrength of the Total Military Family.
Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Programs and Services that enable readiness and resiliency tothe Total Military Family.
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By Kelly Appelman
December is a time of celebration. Winter break is upon us and the holiday is finally within reach. Stockings are hung, presents are being purchased and wrapped, and children are giddy at the thought of Santacoming to see them. Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation does everything we can to ensure that the holiday season isone to remember.
Fort Knox MWR has several events at the beginning of the month that aresure to put you in the holiday spirit if you are not already there. On December 3, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at theBrooks Field Gazebo. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature musicalperformances from the 113th U.S. Army Band and Community choralgroups. There will also be an opportunity to take pictures with Santa Claus.Refreshments will be available as well.
Immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Trees for Troops willbe there where Active Duty Soldiers and their Families are able to pick afree live tree from the lot.
On December 5, the Jingle Bell Jog will be held at the same location asthe tree lighting, the Brooks Field Gazebo. The Jingle Bell Jog is a fun runthat is open to the public and is the perfect event for the entire Family. Anugly sweater contest will take place before the race begins.
The following day, December 6, Bowling with Santa will take place atHouston Bowling Center. Houston Bowling will offer a special breakfastbuffet. Each breakfast ticket entitles you to one free game of bowling.Bring cameras and take as many photos with Santa as you want.
If all of the festivities have put you in the spirit of giving back to the Community this holiday season, the American Red Cross on Fort Knoxparticipates in Santa’s Workshop that provides toys to Military Familieswho have financial challenges during the holiday season. Santa’s Workshop serves Fort Knox Military Families with children ages 0 to 13years old who are currently living with the Soldier and under the Soldier’sDEER enrollment. Each child receives two brand new toys, a book andstocking stuffers. Each Family receives a board game they can enjoy together. Parents can begin shopping at Santa’s Workshop at the beginning of December.
Volunteers for this program are needed year-round. During the holidayseason volunteers help parents select toys for their children. Throughoutthe year, volunteers are needed to help shop for toys, re-stock and organize the workshop. Donations including new toys, board games andnew books can be made to Santa’s Workshop.
Tis the Season
To donate or volunteer for Santa’s Workshop, contact theAmerican Red Cross, Fort Knox office at (502) 624-2163.
Santa’s Workshop is located at 1750 C Famous 4th Division Rd.(off of Eisenhower Rd.) For an application to participate in
Santa’s Workshop, ask your unit. For those who do not have aunit, visit the Fort Knox Red Cross office for an application.
For more information on the Tree Lighting Ceremony,call (502) 624-1893.
For more information on Trees for Troops, call (502) 624-6173.Visit knox.armymwr.com for information on all MWR events
and activities.
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By Jennifer Dent
The holidays are an exciting time of year. More often than not, the kitchen is the focus of the season because everyone looks forward to the savory feasts and delectable treats that are associated with this joyous celebration. Holiday cooking can be both a pleasure and an added stress because it can place a lot of pressure on the one preparingall the food. But there are a few simple tips that might help alleviate some strain on the “chef” in the Family.
First things first, cleaning and organizing your kitchen is a must. Removing all the clutter from your countertops and preparing a clean slate can help keep you focused on the job at hand. Next, clean out that refrigerator. Get rid of all the expired food and anything unrecognizable in those storage containers. This will make extra room for all those goodies you’ll need to keep cold.
Second, don’t be afraid of lists. These are helpful tools that will help keep you organized and keep the tasks ahead from becoming overwhelming. Make a list of everything you’d like to prepare. Gather all your recipes together and review them, then make another list of all the ingredients that you will need. Then make a grocery list of things that you don’t already have in your kitchen. It may seem like a lot of lists to compile, but this will save you time and money in the long run.
Next, prioritize your recipes. Some things can be prepared ahead of time and frozen or refrigerated, then reheated onthe day of the big feast. This can help reduce time constraints in the kitchen.
Last, but not least, delegate! I’m sure there are a few extra helpers just sitting around your house with nothing to do. Byutilizing these resources, you can relieve a little stress and allow yourself time to enjoy the festivities. Send your spouseto the store, have your kids help with the cleaning, and employ your in-laws with prep work. Why should you be the onlyone enjoying this labor of love?
If you’re looking for a new quick and delicious treat to create this season, then look no further. These cornflake wreathcookies are a holiday twist to the famous rice crispy treats that everybody loves. Plus they’re super easy and add a littleflare to any holiday table.
CORNFLAKE WREATH COOKIES
½ cup butter • 1 (10 oz.) package of marshmallows1 ½ tsp. green food coloring • 6 cups corn flakesRed cinnamon candies or red M & M’s • Parchment or wax paper
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over a low heat.• Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir continuously until marshmallows are completely melted. • Stir in food coloring.• Remove from heat.• Add cornflakes and stir until well coated.• Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto
the parchment paper. Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Quickly shape each spoonful into anindividual wreath.
• Top each wreath with cinnamon candies or red M & M’s.• Store in an airtight container.
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Stress Free Cookingfor the Holidays
By LTC Carol Highsmith
If I’m not careful, my mind can quickly go into high gear asthe winter holidays approach. It’s easy for me to becomedistracted by my long “to do” list. Before the holidays evenbegin I can become overwhelmed and disheartened with
all the activities that require my attention. Through theyears my husband David and I have discovered the truthof the adage, “less is better.” Instead of going big for theholidays, we go small. For example, we enjoy decorating
our home with Christmas decorations.However, we’ve learned that every littlenook and cranny of our house doesn’trequire a Santa, a miniature reindeer, ora Frosty the Snow Man. Perhaps themost important lesson we have learnedis to cherish the time we have togetherinstead of rushing to the mall to buy onemore “special” gift.
No matter your faith tradition, the winterholidays will be here before you know it.Savor the time you spend with Familyand friends, building sweet memoriesthat will last a lifetime. As the holidaysapproach, I challenge you to “go small”on the festivities and “go big” on the fellowship. When you do this you become stronger and more resilient toface the challenges of a New Year.
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COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICYOpen to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone
SATURDAY CHILDCARESaturday, December 5 • For infants to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour,
9 AM - 4 PM • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413.
CDC EVENING CHILDCAREFriday, December 18 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for
infants to 5th Grade • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413.
FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPFriday, December 4, 11, 18 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Hansen
Community Center • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. More info: (502) 624-4483.
CYSS SITTERS BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION December 21 & 22 • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM • $15 • SKIES Bldg
4555 • For youth ages 12 years and up • Must be registered with CYSS and sign up at Parent Central Services: (502) 624-6703.
SAC SATURDAY ACTIVITIES Saturday, December 5 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Free • For school
age children K-5th Grades. Must be registered with CYSS and have attended orientation prior to reserving a space. For reservations, call (502) 624-6903.
CYSS PARENT ADVISORY BOARDTuesday, December 15 • 11:30 AM • CDC Bldg 4250 • CYSS will
provide information on programs. We encourage parents to volunteer and participate in CYSS programs. More info: (502) 624-6703.
CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES
OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors
Military Retirees Reservists/National Guard
Dec 4 Late Night Bowling • Houston Bowling • 10 PM – 12 AM Dec 5 Teen Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater Dec 6 Christmas Movie Marathon • 2 PM – 8 PM Dec 11 Pool Tournament • 6 PM – 7:30 PM Dec 12 Holiday Dance • 6 PM – 10:30 PM • For 6th to 9th Grades Dec 13 Christmas Gift Décor Show • 1 PM – 6 PM Dec 18 Chess Tournament • 6 PM – 7:30 PM Dec 19 Ping Pong • 6 PMDec 19 Men’s Basketball Game (If tickets are donated) • Time TBD
CPR AND FIRST AID CLASS Tuesday, December 29 • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM • SKIES Bldg 1053 • $40
• For Youth 11 years & up • More info: (502) 624-6703.
KIDS ON SITE HOURLY CHILDCARE At Gammon Gym • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • For children 6 weeks
to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, per child • Childcare is available while you exercise at Gammon. Make reservations at (502) 624-3676.
DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIESFor more information about Devers MSTC activities, call (502) 624-6442.
BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 •
− PUPPY TALES Saturday, December 5 • 1 PM.
− STORY HOUR Tuesday, December 1, 8, 15 • 10 AM • Free.
– LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, December 2 • 11 AM • Free • Alex Cross’s Trial by James Patterson
– AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: ANN GABHART Thursday, December 3 • 6:00 PM • Free • Ann Gabhart will discuss her new book, Murder at the Courthouse, which is the first in a cozy mystery series. Ms. Gabhart's book, Love Comes Home, recently won the Selah Book of the Year Award. Ms. Gabhart is a native Kentuckian and is well known for her inspirational Shaker books as well as other inspirational books based in Kentucky.
– AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: TANYA BIANK Tuesday, December 8 • 6:00 PM • Free • Author and journalist Tanya Biank discusses and signs Undaunted: The Real Story of America's Servicewomen in Today's Military and Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military Marriage. The television series Army Wives was based upon her book.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Thursday, December 3 • Post Gazebo at Brooks Field • 5:30 PM •
Music & caroling.
TREES FOR TROOPS Thursday, December 3 • Waybur Theater Parking Lot • 6:45 PM •
The Christmas Spirit Foundation, Federal Express Delivery Corporation and the National Christmas Tree Association have donated 400 real Christmas Trees to be distributed to Active Duty Soldiers and their Families immediately following the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Active Duty ID card holders only, one tree per Family.) For more information, call (502) 624-6173.
LADIES NIGHT Friday, December 4, 11 & 18 • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • 8 PM •
Featuring a VIP area in the Sports Room and Drink specials. For more information call (502) 942-0409.
BREAKFAST & BOWLING WITH SANTA Sunday, December 6 • Houston Bowling • 8:30 - 11:30 AM • Children 10
years old and under: $6.50 • Adults: $8.50 • Enjoy a special breakfast buffet with Santa and 1 free game of bowling with the purchase of a ticket! Bring your camera and take pictures with Santa! Register in advance at Houston Bowling, or knox.armymwr.com. More info: (502) 624-4740.
JINGLE BELL JOG 5K Saturday, December 5 • Post Gazebo • 9 AM • $15 per runner ages 13
and older; $10 for ages 5-12 years old. Runners under the age of 5 are free • Day of registration cost is $5 more. Wear your ugly sweater to the run. There will be cash prizes for the top 3 Ugliest Sweaters prior to the race. Register at knox.armymwr.com. More info: (502) 624-4334.
AUCTIONSaturday, December 5 • Bldg 7301, 15 Queen St • Registration: 8 AM •
Auction Begins: 9 AM • Viewing only Friday, December 4 from 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 3 PM • Items: 25 Passenger Bus, Vulcan Electric Oven, Commercial Dish Washer, Furniture, Parallel Bars, Gym Mats, Nautilus Exercise Equipment, 96" Folding Mobile Benches/Tables, Of�ce Chairs. There are numerous Daycare items to include: Storage Cabinets, Unassembled Baby Cribs, Plastic Child Chairs, Colored Plastic Folding Tables and much, much more! For more auction questions: (502) 624-3886.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Thursday, December 31 • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • 8 PM • Dinner
specials, entertainment, dancing, singing. Balloon Drop in the Sports room. For more information call (502) 942-0409.
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIESNEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Thursday, December 31 • Saber & Quill • 8 PM • Semi-Formal Dress • $25, incudes Dinner buffet, DJ, party favors, breakfast appetizers and midnight toast Make reservations at knox.armymwr.com For more information call (502) 942-0959.
MOMMY/DADDY BOOT CAMP FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES Tuesday, December 1 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • (502) 624-2561.
NEWCOMER ORIENTATIONWednesday, December 2 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-6291.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCEWednesday, December 2 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391.
APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, December 3 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.
EFMP AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Thursday, December 3 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.
EFMP HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, December 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.
THE CAR BUYING PROCESS Wednesday, December 9 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-5989/8391.
FRG LEADER TRAININGMonday, December 14 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278.
NEW COMMANDERS/1SG FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Wednesday, December 16 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/4528.
INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Wednesday, December 16 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278.
INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES/DRESS FOR SUCCESS Thursday, December 17 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.
WHEN DUTY CALLS HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORKFriday, December 18 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391.
FRG KEY CALLER TRAINING Tuesday, December 22 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278.
SOS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING The Survivor Outreach Support Group holds meetings to provide information,
resources, guest speakers, financial workshops, family activities, compassionate support, and friendship. More info: (502) 624-2006/6259.
Classes with insu�cient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.
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CHOOSE A HOME, THEN CHOOSE A GIFT!Sign a lease for a Knox Hills Home, then select a gift from under our holiday tree. You could win up to $500!*
ALL RENTERS WELCOME TO APPLY!ALL-INCLUSIVE HOUSING ON FORT KNOX INCLUDES:• Basic Utilities• Trash and recycle pick up• Pet-friendly communities• Free use of community center
amenities • And much more!
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION!
502-378-3329www.knoxhills.com
* Some restrictions apply. Renter must sign a 12-month lease between November 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Gift will be paid by reduction of first month’s rental payment.