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EditorsTara GoodsonCynDe Clack

ContributorsJenelle Grewell1LT Brittany KluckTJ Weekly

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

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PhotographyTN Department of TourismCynDe ClackLora DelgadoTara GoodsonPaula HallettLisa Taylor

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Disclaimers:Fort Campbell’s MWR Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicizedare open to authorized patrons.The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change.

MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.campbell.armymwr.com.24 hr. event line - 270-798-3172 www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr

3 More than Honky TonksGreat music throughout Nashville.

4 Leading a Double LifeArmy Civilian and Soldier.

6 Get Outside Outdoor Recreation has all your needs!

7 BOSSFebruary Activities.

10 Kindness Pays Off Make it a regular practice.

14 Love Your Heart 10K, 5K and Fun Run Third year of ECFT begins.

14 Auction Time Air Assault Auto sells it all!

16 American Heart Association Healthy heart month.

18 Library Lovers Month Books to love at R.F. Sink Library.

20 Four Legged FamilyResearch before you adopt.

21 For the Love of Chocolate Visit D.W. Rec. on February 15.

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While we are waiting for the rainy weather to give us a break so wecan attend outdoor concerts, why not try out a few of the following locationsto hear great new music. You’ll rarely find me at an arena for a show becauseI prefer smaller venues. This month I’ll focus on a few of my favorite places I’vebeen to in Nashville over the last ten years. From bluegrass to rock and roll,these locations will have your blood pumping along to the music that fills theroom. Remember, it’s called Music City for a reason!

The Basement 1604 8th Ave Southwww.thebasementnashville.com

Located beneath Grimey’s,one of the nation’s finest recordstores, The Basement proudly livesup to its tagline, “a cellar full ofnoise.” Small, with only 100 seatsavailable, every performance is intimate. The Basement also focuseson local craft brews, particularlyYazoo.

Bluebird Café4104 Hillsboro Pikewww.bluebirdcafe.com

Opened in the early 1980s,the Bluebird Café has becomeNashville’s most famous listeningroom. This is one of the few locations you can catch the writers performing the hit singlesyou hear on the radio. In additionto seasoned country and acousticartists, the Café offers a writers’night every Sunday, where up-and-coming songsmiths canshowcase their material.

12th and Porter114 12th Ave Northwww.12andporter.com

Anyone who has seen ashow at 12th & Porter will probably tellyou it is one of the best soundingrooms in Nashville. The home of classic live recordings dating back toTownes Van Zandt’s Live and Obscure(circa 1985), the stage at 12th andPorter has hosted some of the greatesttouring artists and songwriters ever toplay. Over the course of the thousands of shows and bands that have played at 12th and Porter, the club has experienced countless once in a lifetime moments.

Mercy Lounge/The Cannery BallroomOne Cannery Rowwww.mercylounge.com or www.thecanneryballroom.com

The Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom reside in Nashville'shistoric Cannery building. Built in 1883,the Cannery was originally a flour milland later a place to grind coffee. Thebuilding housed a country music theatrein the late 1970s and evolved into oneof Nashville's primary music venues inthe 1980s and early 1990s. The Mercy Lounge is on the second story of themassive structure and is typically open six nights a week with room for 500.The Cannery Ballroom is on the ground floor and has also been renovated withnew hardwood floors, large tiled bathrooms and a standing room capacity of1,000. It is open only for concerts and special events.

Exit/In2208 Elliston Placewww.exitin.com

The Exit/In began itsrole as a Nashville musicvenue back in 1971. Sincethen, countless shows andgreat memories have happened within thesewalls. Over the years, theclub has developed itsunique reputation throughthe wonderful bands thathave played the stage.Movies, comedy shows, nwartists and headliners haveappeared here. This location is an old, dark, loudpiece of Nashville rock.

3rd and Lindsley818 3rd Avenue Southwww.3rdandlindsley.com

Possibly the best (worst) kept secret about this location is that TheTime Jumpers perform every Monday night for less than $20 a person. Whoare the Time Jumpers, you may wonder? The Time Jumpers are none otherthan Vince Gill’s swing band! Other acts’ prices tend to be low and there is nota bad seat in the house. Food is served along with a well-stocked selection ofadult beverages. Parking can be difficult, so arrive early.

More Than Honky-TonksBy Tara Goodson

Hometown Hero

A journey of a thousand miles beginswith a single step. My journey started September30, 2009. I found my 19 year old self sitting in achair holding back tears as I waited for a bus to takeme to Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The eight hourride seemed short and before I knew it, there I was.When I woke up the next morning in a room full ofother females, it hit me that I really had joined the Army.

The nine weeks went by quickly and I was onto the next step in my journey to FortMeade, Maryland. After my training was over as amultimedia illustrator (25M), I returned to Clarksvilleand enrolled into college at Austin Peay State University. I did not return to the Army full time, butto Civilian life. I studied studio art and joined theReserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.Three and half years later, I graduated with a Bachelors degree and at the same time, commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Quartermaster branch.

I was able to do this throughbeing a member of the Army Reserves. Have you ever thoughtabout joining? Do you think it will betoo hard or it isn’t for you? Maybe youare about to get out of active dutyservice and want to still serve in another capacity.

As a Reserve Soldier you areheld to the same standards as if youwere on active duty. In the Reservesyou will learn marksmanship, orienteering, driver’s training, basicmedical skills and other skills in yourfunctional area. Reserve Soldiers havethe same physical fitness standardsand leadership training requirements.Being a member of the Reservescomes with similar benefits as activeduty with health care options, GI Bill,tuition assistance and building a valuable skill set.

Training requirements differ from unit tounit. Normally you will go to your unit one weekend a month and then two weeks during thesummer; however, due to the same requirementsas active duty, I have found myself doing moretraining to support the needs of my company andbrigade. Some Reserve companies are more activethan others. As an Airborne unit, my company hasmissions ongoing throughout the month. There is asmall team of riggers who work at the unit full timeto accomplish these missions.

The rewards of being a Soldier cannot bemeasured. I have been able to do things many people would not have the opportunity to do. I joined to help pay for school, to explore the worldand experience something new. Something I didnot realize I would get when I joined were life timefriends from all over the United States. This is aFamily that continues to grow.

It has been five years since I joined and I do not regret any of it. I now have the opportunity

and privilege of mentoring, training, and advancing Soldiers as a Platoon Leader. The skills I have learned, I use daily in my civilian job as agraphic artist/marketing assistant with the MWRMarketing branch at Fort Campbell. When my co-workers found out that I was a Reservist, manywere surprised, but all were supportive.

If you think the Army Reserves is something you would be interested in, the first stepis research. There are a lot of jobs in the military andsome you might be surprised to find. When I firstenlisted into the Army, I enlisted as a 25M multimedia illustrator. Under my job title, I learneda variety of digital media programs. Now as a Quartermaster officer, I am capable of doing mostany logistical mission. After you research what kindof job you want, look for units in your area. Not allreserve centers will have the job you want and youmay need to travel.

After you find a job that interests you,meet with a recruiter about contract options. Youdon’t have to make the Army a career to serve.Many of my friends have done their time in serviceand left the Army when their contract was up. Theminimum service obligation is six years; however,there are different capacities in which you can full fillthe obligation. Active Reservists attend their unitsone weekend a month and receive pay. After twoyears, you can chose to go into the Individual ReadyReserves (IRR) to finish your time serving. Being inthe IRR, you do not attend drill or collect pay. Formore information, visit www.goarmy.com.

Leading a Double LifeBy 1LT Brittany Kluck

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February means spring is right aroundthe corner! With warmer temperatures on thehorizon, you will be able to spend more timeoutdoors. Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreationhas many activities to help you dust off the cobwebs off of the winter months. OutdoorRecreation is an outdoor enthusiast’s dreamcome true. If you are not an outdoor lover, youjust may become one after taking part in one of their many events! Outdoor Recreation ishome to the Warrior Adventure Quest, SkeetRange, Paintball, Archery, Hunting and Fishing,the Indoor Climbing Wall, the Riding Stables,Parks and Pavilions, and the Campgrounds. Additional offerings include Adventure Trips,such as hiking, biking and water rafting in a variety of great locations.

The Outdoor Recreation Main Office isthe hub of all the activity. Here, you can buyhunting or fishing licenses, sign up for an adventure trip, rent a cabin, and learn about theoutdoors. While there are many ways to enjoyoutdoor adventure throughout the year, springis the time to get a fresh start and get involvedin new activities. Never been hunting? Huntingand Fishing offers clinics and courses to help youget started. Please call (270) 798-2175 for datesand times. For years, Fort Campbell has beenknown as one of the best in the region for hunting. Each season, hunters come from allover to hunt. No matter if you are a Soldier, Retiree, Family member or Civilian; you are eligible to hunt with MWR. Spring turkey season is almost upon us – come out to see whateveryone is gobbling about!

One outdoor activity that young andold enjoy from year to year is fishing. With twolakes, two stocked trout streams, and severalcreeks and ponds, all you need is your licenseand gear and you are set! Children under theage of 12 can fish in the kiddie pond without a

permit. Likewise, no permit is required for the youth/handicap accessible pond for those under 17years of age.

There are numerous horsesand ponies at the Fort CampbellRiding Stables that are perfect for learning to ride or enjoying agreat trail ride! Horse Camp is awonderful way to learn all the basicsof horse care and just right for theyoung rider getting started. Camptakes place during Spring Break,but fills up quickly, so book yourreservation early by calling (270) 798-2629. Trail Rides are offered every Saturday and Sundayat four different times, dependenton weather conditions. If you haveyour own horse, the Riding Stablesoffers several private boarding options as well.

For the active adventurer, thepaintball, skeet and archery rangesprovide an excellent experience for

all, whether you are a beginner or an expert inthe field. Paintball has equipment on hand forthose coming out to try it for the first time. Witha variety of play areas on a newly renovatedfield, participants can choose speedball or various scenarios in the woods. The skeet rangeoffers several trap shooting options along with tournaments throughout the year. The archeryrange features seven targets at various lengthsfor practice.

Are you looking for the true outdoorexperience by roughing it in your tent, or do youwant a little more of the comfort of home bystaying in a cabin? For those looking to spend anight or weekend out in the great outdoors,there are campgrounds to allow you to do justthat! This is your chance to have a mini-vacationwithout even leaving the Fort Campbell area.Our Parks and Pavilions offers cabins, cottages,and RV Parks and tent sites. You can enjoy aweekend getaway without driving for hours.Bring the Family out toget closer to nature. Nowis the perfect time to show the kids what camping is all about while enjoying some qualitytime together.

If all of this is not

If all of this is not enough to get youexcited about the outdoors, our Adventure Programs will certainly do the trick! Several tripsare planned for February. Check out the schedule below and remember to register in advance. Fort Campbell’s Outdoor Recreation isone of the best areas in the region for outdooractivity and is continually adding programs. If you have any questions or need more information, give us a call at (270) 798-2175.

Get Outdoors!

By CynDe Clack

Off the Beaten Path

Open Climb:February 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 5 p.m. February 7 at 10 a.m.Lock Four Mountain Biking:February 7 at 9 a.m. (bikes provided)Paoli Peaks Ski Trip: (BOSS)February 21 at 6 a.m.Introduction to Rock Climbing:February 21 at 10 a.m.Ice Skating Nashville:February 28 at 12 p.m.

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1 February• The Big Game Party at the D.W. Rec. Center, Free

4 February at 2:30 p.m.• BOSS Meeting at D.W. Rec., Free pizza

7 February• Free Movie Night at Regal, Clarksville

9-12 February• Life Skills Event, Free

13-15 February• Memphis Trip, $60

14 February• Soup Kitchen volunteering

18 February at 2:30 p.m.• BOSS Meeting D.W. Rec., Free pizza

21 February• Paoli Peaks Ski Trip, $50

The Fort Campbell BOSS office is located inside D.W. Recreation Center, 6145 Desert Storm Avenue and they can be reached at (270) 798-7858.

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K indness Pays Of f In the Community

By Tara Goodson

In December, I polled our Face-book followers by asking them a simplequestion, “What is the nicest thing you havedone for a stranger, or have had done foryou?” Answers ranged from buying groceries for others, picking up a restaurantcheck for another Family, driving a disabledVeteran from Nashville to Franklin, Kentuckyto receiving gas money, baby formula, andholiday items from various people. Over 30people answered and I was an emotionalwreck by the time I was done reading thecomments. Our community is amazinglythoughtful and kind!

It’s so easy to get caught up in thenegative aspects of what we read or see inthe media. We are bombarded by thoseheadline grabbing items every time weopen our browsers or an app. But in reality,how hard is it to smile at a stranger? To donate unwanted/unused items to a localshelter or rescue foundation? There are amillion and two ways to make someoneelse’s day. My favorite from the last year wasfrom a coworker. Michelle is our MWR Director’s management assistant and oneafternoon, she went through our buildingwith a sticky note pad and wrote little noteson the paper. I was feeling extra grumpythat day and the note she gave me read“Make someone smile today…YOU!” I stuckit to my monitor and grin each time I glance

at it. It didn’t cost her any money, just a fewmoments of her time. Most importantly, itmade me feel amazing.

February 9-15 is Kindness Weekthis year and The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation encourages everyone to use#RAKweek in social media posts to helpspread the word and share the love.

Kindness should not be practicedfor only one week every year. Once you realize how easy it is to make someoneelse’s day, you can turn it into a good habit.One of the most profound things I haveworked on in the last year is to be kind tosomeone I did not like. I really cannot remember why I didn’t like him, I just knewthat I didn’t. I started slowly, smiling when I encountered him. Next was small talk, usually asking how work was going and howhis Family was doing. Then I finally startedpaying attention to his answers and askingfollow up questions. Recently, I realized howinteresting he is and I am curious to learnmore about how he grew up and his perspective on life. In conversation, he casually mentioned that he was surprised atour developing friendship because hethought I couldn’t stand him. I sheepishlyadmitted that my first impression wasn’t a good one but I was working on

self-improvement and figured that I couldbe kind by reaching out to him. It was notan easy conversation to have, but I ampleased we had it. I think the honesty willhelp strengthen our friendship!

The end result of doing for others issomething you cannot put a price tag on. Asa society, don’t we want to encourage ourpeers and children to be kind? I found a feweasy ways to be kind to others atwww.randomactsofkindness.org, no matterwhere you are or who you are with.

If you are at home, you can shovela neighbor’s driveway the next time it snowsor do a chore without being asked. At theoffice, clean out the funky microwave or refrigerator. How about complimenting thefirst three people you speak to? For childrenin school, have them bring a treat for theschool bus driver or custodian. If you are inschool, why not eat lunch with someonenew or a student who is sitting alone?

Next time you are in line grabbinga coffee, why not pay for an extra one andlet the barista pick the person that receivesit? Or how about waving a thank you at theperson who lets you merge into traffic without causing a scene? Or put money insomeone’s meter so they don’t get a ticket?

Tell us how you do nice things forothers by tweeting us, @fortcampbellmwr.

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Love Your Heart Kicks Off 2015By Jenelle Grewell

It is that time ofyear again! Time tobegin the third annualEagle Challenge

Fitness Tour. This year’s tour starts off with theLove Your Heart 10K, 5K and One Mile FunRun on February 21.

The ECFT is a series of events meantto get Fort Campbell and the members of thesurrounding community more active. Not onlycan participants medal at many events butthey can earn a Commander’s medal based on

how many events they complete throughoutthe year. Four events will earn a bronze medal,six events will earn a silver medal and eightwill earn the gold. If anyone had a New Year’sresolution to improve their health, ECFT isdefinitely something to participate in becauseit offers different activities for all fitness levelsand age groups. And of course, those whoare participated last year can work on improving their times and setting new goals.

The Fun Run is perfect for getting allthe members of your Family out to participate.Even younger children can run a mile and it isbest to start healthy habits early. Plus, it is agreat way to get in some constructive and funFamily time.

The first event of ECFT is titled LoveYour Heart because it not only ties in with February holiday of Valentine’s Day but theevent also focuses on heart health. The exercise you can get while participating in the10K, 5K or Fun Run can be really good for your cardiovascular health. What better way to takecare of your body than paying attention toone of the most important organs?

Love Your Heart will start at FreedomFighters Physical Fitness Center with a group

warm up at 7:30 a.m. and the Fun Run startingat 8 a.m. This event, like most ECFT events,hass a price that is also good for your wallet.With early registration at $10 until February 19, day of registration at $15 and theFun Run being free, there isn’t any reason youshouldn’t get partake in the first ECFT of2015. Same day registration will be held from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Make a commitment to yourself andyour heart and participate in the 2015 ECFTby running the Love Your Heart. You won’t regret it! Check out the entire schedule for2015 at www.campbell.armymwr.com.

Air Assault Auto will hold an Abandoned Vehicle & MWR Equipment OpenBid Auction on March 14 at the lot located onthe corner of 5300 Airborne Street and Tennessee Avenue. Registration begins at 8 a.m.and the auction starts at 9 a.m. Everyone musthave cash or a credit card and be at least 18years of age to receive a paddle for bidding andto place a bid. No one under the age of 12 willbe allowed to attend. Please do not bring babies, toddlers, strollers, carriers, and pets.

There will be no exceptions to these policies.These vehicles are “abandoned” and

are not considered road ready. They will be soldin “as is” condition with no warranty and there isno guarantee of an existing key or battery. Winning bidders should be prepared to pay atleast 50% of the purchase price before leavingthe auction. A list of available vehicles will beready March 6. Vehicles can be viewed prior tothe auction on March 10 from 11 a.m. until 1:30p.m. and March 12 from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Vehicles and SF97 may be picked up on March18-20 and March 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The MWR equipment that will be auctioned has been deemed to be unusable byMWR or no longer cost effective for MWR to operate. This equipment will be sold in “as is”condition and there is no warranty or guarantee.Equipment will be available for viewing the sametimes as listed above. Equipment may be addedor removed prior to the beginning of the auction. After payment in full has been made,equipment may be removed on the day of theauction or on the dates and times listed above.

Unpaid balances or vehicles/equipmentleft behind will be forfeited. Air Assault Auto reserves the right to withdraw any vehicle orpiece of equipment prior to or during the auction.

Announcements made the day of the auction supersede all previous announce-ments.

For additional information on theAbandoned Vehicle & MWR Equipment OpenBid Auction, please contact Air Assault Auto at(270) 956-1611 or (270) 956-3408.

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I love big books and I cannot lie!Reading is my go-to stress relief and methodof escape from the everyday. It’s probably notmuch of a surprise as I am one of the editorsof this magazine and I do talk for a living. Mylove for books began with my parents, andhas continued into adulthood. I was oftenfound hiding in my blanket fort reading as a kid. I’d like to humbly brag that my daughters have picked up my love for reading and I attribute their success in schoolas due to it. While I only have one bookcasein my home, it is triple stacked with booksand the basement has more totes filled to thebrim with books than anything else.

I’d love to be able to fill my homewith books, but my Family gets tired of shifting the stacks and my bank accountwould not appreciate how much I can spendat a book store. So what’s an avid bibliophileto do? Go to the library, of course! In honor ofLibrary Lover’s Month, here are 10 things I love about books.

How they make me feel. Being so engrossed that I don’t hear anything

else around me.How most of the characters become like

someone I’d want to hang around with.Figuring out the mystery and who done it.Picturing myself in the clothing/hair/makeup

of the time.Imagining myself living in different times

and locations.Knowing the secrets that the characters

know.

Adventures I’d never get to experience in real life.

Laughing and crying along with the characters.

Knowing that others enjoy the same thing I do so we can talk about it.

We have a phenomenal library onFort Campbell! R.F. Sink Memorial Library isour local library with over 70,000 books inthe collection and it is open on a daily basis.New stock is added constantly and if it isn’tin the library, the staff can find it for you. Interlibrary loans are great! Not only can youutilize the interlibrary loan system, you canalso take advantage of the resource section,the non-fiction area, the reference sources,free Wi-Fi, computers, CDs, E-books andseveral different children’s programsthroughout the year.

“Children are made readers on thelaps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald

The best time to develop yourchild’s love for reading is from the very beginning. My oldest daughter’s favoritebook as a baby and toddler was “Brown Bear,Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by EricCarle. To this day, she can recite the storyback to me and lights up when she sees a toddler reading it. Last summer, she introduced this book to her two youngcousins and they now carry it around withthem from the bed to the table and car. Shehas since moved on to other books, and is almost as voracious reader as I am. She reallyhasn’t met a book she doesn’t like.

My youngest daughter doesn’t likeevery book she reads. She is partial to exciting adventure books that are not heavyon dialogue. I mistakenly thought the HarryPotter set would hook her just as it has manyother children, but that wasn’t what drew herin to the world of words. She flew throughthe Percy Jackson, “Hunger Games” and alsothe “Divergent” series. One of her greatestpet peeves are people that only watch themovies and do not know all the little detailsthat the books provide.

R.F Sink encourages young readerswith Baby & Me Lapsit on Wednesdays at

10 a.m., and Preschool Story and Craft Timeon Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Forolder children, the Summer Reading Programencourages youth to keep reading skills current while school is not in session. Brunchand a Book is offered once a month on thethird Tuesday of every month for adults toshare book conversation and good food. Inthe past year, we have hosted a variety oflocal authors during the event. For additionalinformation about programing at R.F. SinkMemorial Library, please call (270) 798-5729.

By Tara Goodson

Spotlight on MWR

R. F. Sink Memorial Library38 Screaming Eagle Blvd

Fort Campbell, KYwww.campbell.armymwr.com

Montgomery County Public Library350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville TN

www.mcgtn.org/library

Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library1101 Bethel Street, Hopkinsville, KY

www.hccpl.org

Colleen Ochs Municipal Library1705 Thompsonville Lane, Oak Grove, KY

Library Lovers Month

www.campbell.armymwr.com

Our local animal shelters are a great placeto find your dream pet. Typically, shelters are run bylocal governments or local humane organizations.Almost every county and medium-to-large city hasa shelter; some even have several. With many people not thinking the process through about howa pet will fit into their Family during the holiday,there is an increase in animals at shelters at the beginning of every year. Did you know we have aStray Adoption Facility on Fort Campbell?

Many shelters have paid staff and volunteers who help with duties such as socializingdogs, screening adoption applications, and introducing applicants to available dogs. A dog who responds to simple cues such as “come,” “sit,”and “heel” is much more likely to make a good impression on a prospective adopter than a dogwho hurls himself at an approaching Family in a joyous frenzy or hugs the rear wall of his enclosurewhen someone passes by. But keep in mind that justbecause a dog has not yet learned basic mannersdoes not mean that he won’t make an excellentcompanion once you put in some time socializingand educating him.

There are as many reasons for a pet towind up in a shelter as there are ones that needhomes. While young animals occasionally come toa shelter (often with their mother), many shelter petsare adolescents – between six months and twoyears of age. Among these teenagers are animalswhose former Families adored them when theywere cute little babies, but couldn’t cope with theiradolescent unruliness just a few months later. Othershelter pets are senior citizens whose folks mightnot have wanted to be bothered with taking careof an elderly animal, or perhaps, whose people

were seniors themselves and no longer able to provide their beloved friend with a home.

Shelter pets also come in all sizes andshapes. One enclosure might house a high-strungsilky-haired Persian cat; in the next might be a bigcouch potato of a Pit Bull mix. When it comes toshelter animals, diversity is the name of the game. Regardless of their age, appearance, or temperament, many find themselves homeless dueto circumstances beyond their control, or becausethey have minor issues that would respond to a little time and effort by a caring human being or a Family.

If you think your dream pet may be waiting for you in a shelter, take these steps to advance your quest:

Find some shelters. Don’t know whereyour local shelters are? Simply log on to the Internetand do a quick search of our area. If you don’t haveaccess to the Internet at home, work, or through afriend, log on to a computer at your local library.The Robert F. Sink Memorial Library on post is agreat choice!

Visit online. Almost all shelters maintaina web or a Facebook page. You should be able togain vital information about the shelter’s visitinghours, adoption procedures, and how dogs aremade available for adoption. You may also find the organization’s adoption questionnaire or application.

Visit in person. Once you have all the information you need, pay the shelter a visit – evenif their current listings don’t include a pet who interests you. If you’re a parent, try to make this visiton your own, so that you’re not pressured by thepleas of your kids.

Visit the animals there and fill out an application.Talk with the shelter employees or the volunteerswho handle adoptions, and let them know aboutthe kind of pet you’re hoping to adopt. They mayremember you when a pet who may be suited toyour needs comes along.

Bring your money. Although adoptingfrom a shelter is a relatively economical way to acquire a pet, it’s not free. If you find one and theshelter approves your application, there will be anadoption fee or donation. Adoption costs vary,

depending on location and whether the animalneeds to be spayed or neutered. Shelters needto charge an additional fee for any spaying or

neutering they performto recover some of

their costs.

This & That

Fort Campbell Stray Compound5290 8th Street, Fort Campbell, KY

(270) 798-5519

By TJ Weekly

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In the Know

Who doesn’t love chocolate? I haveto have chocolate at least once a day becauseI love it so much. You could say that I am achocoholic. For those who love chocolate likeI do, it would definitely be worth your time toattend the University of Phoenix-Military Division Community Family and Solder Day All Things Chocolate at D. W. Rec. Center on February 15.

The event will have almost anychocolate treat you can imagine. There will becakes, pies, cheesecakes, brownies, cookies,candy and much more available for you tosample and taste. Arrive at the Dale WayrnenRecreation Center by noon on February 15 totry out different types of chocolate. If the ideaof tasting a multitude of yummy chocolate

wasn’t enough to make you want go to AllThings Chocolate, then the fact that the eventis free should definitely make you want to go!It’s a great Valentine Family treat!

Sponsors have made it possible foryou to get all of this delicious chocolate forfree. A big thank you goes to our title sponsorUniversity of Phoenix and the premier sponsors, Jones International University,USAA, Freedom Furniture and Electronics andFort Campbell Federal Credit Union.

If chocolate is your main food group,then don’t miss out on the opportunity of AllThings Chocolate. I know I won’t miss it! Foradditional information about events at D.W.Recreation Center, please call (270) 798-7391.

By Jenelle Grewell

For the Love ofChocolate