I am sure that I am not the only one with a touch of cabin fever after a long, cold winter. Forme, there is nothing better than being outside on a beautiful day. This time of year, I notice the early flowers beginning to poke their heads out of the ground as well as buds on the trees and the green grass.Add to that a little bit of extra sunshine each day and we are well on our way to great weather and outdooractivities. I can’t wait to start digging in the dirt! What are your favorite outdoor activities? Here at FortCampbell we are lucky to have a long season of weather conducive to playing outside and you may be familiar

with programs and activities such as the riding stables, paintball, hiking, and biking. Did you know that we alsohave an amazing archery program? What about skeet? You will learn more about these on page 18 & 16.

Give them a try! Do you prefer more traditional sports such as softball, tennis, and volleyball. If so, you can find out more information about MWR

spring sports on page 18. Maybe you aren’t quite so outdoorsy, not to worry. Recreation also covers indoor activities such as the library, arts & crafts, and the fitness centers.

As I was researching this issue, I decided to look up the definition of the word recreation. According to Merriam-webster.com, recreation is defined as the “refreshment of strength and spirits after work.” The base of the word, “recreatio – restoration to health, fromrecreare – to create anew, restore, refresh.” What a wonderful definition! It makes me feel good just to read those words. Refresh, restore,create; see what recreation can do for you!

Inside this issue4Women in the WildernessDetails of outdoor activities. Opportunities to learn outdoor survival skills and make friends.

6Swimming at Fort CampbellGardner Pool is now open! Learn more about renovations here.

8Creative fun for the FamilyFind out about what Guenette Arts & Crafts has tooffer.

10St. Patrick’s DayA little bit ‘o Irish history.

14No utensils needed...Great appetizer receipes for you next party.

20Aerobics at EstepHave fun and burn calories.

16 Skeet Shooting18 Archery/Spring Sports21 Dr. Suess/Kristin Wilcox

EditorMelissa Wells

ContributorsTara GoodsonAmanda HooverKatherine KolodzieCharlene MazurKeri McPeakTess PetersonLeila TsybulinaJan Wagner

PhotographyDeborah YoungTara GoodsonMelissa Wells

DreamstimeJim Parkin pg 4

itsockwebphotographer pg 4

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

AdvertisingDavid LoosCreative ink931-206-4459sales@creativeinktn.com

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 publicized areopen to authorized patrons.The purpose of Fort Campbell MWR Life is to provide current information about Fort Campbell MWR activities and events; to share ideas which will help readers become educated about Fort Campbell MWR activities and motivate them to take full advantage of these programs that contribute to our Fort Campbell Soldiers and Military Families’ betterquality of life. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. 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.fortcampbellmwr.com.24 hr. event line - 270-798-3172 • www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr

Welcome Spring!

Melissa Wells, Editormwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com

Editor’s note:Please note that in the February 2011 issue, Put Your Heart Into It, there was an error in the “Heart your Heart” article on page5. “Bach is seeking accreditation and is now home to a Certified Chest Pain Center (CCPC).” Should have read “Bach is seek-ing accreditation as a Certified Chest Pain Center.” They have not yet received accreditation. We apologize for the error.

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Samantha Gregory, Outdoor Recreation Management Trainee, and Jen Fischer, Recreation Therapy Manager, obtainedfeedback from several FRGs, and developed aschedule of programs. Many womenwere intrigued by the idea of learning outdoor survival skills. Fischer pointed out, “we had a lot of people who had never canoed before, neverclimbed before, nevercamped.” From that feedback, Women in the Wilderness was born.

The programbegan last summer withworkshops in canoeing andkayaking, building a campfire,packing for a hike, pitching atent, climbing on a naturalrock face and implementing“leave no trace” principles.Special day trips offered an opportunity for the women totry out their new skills, and bondtogether. For some women, “itmight seem intimidating to join agroup of both men and women.With a group of just women, it’smore comfortable,” Fischershared. “The river day trip wasfantastic, it was so relaxing. It’sa great stress reliever.”

Women who attendthese gatherings make newfriendships and support each

other through different challenges. When thegroup took a trip to King’s Bluff for rock climbing, it was the first time on a natural rockface for most of them. Fischer remembers thetrip with a smile, “The camaraderie was incredible. They’d gethalfway up [the rockface], and say ‘okay, I’m coming down,’ andtheir peers cheeredthem on and said ‘no,keep climbing!’ Theyfound they could push themselves further thanthey thought.”

When Women in the Wilderness firststarted, they metmidweek during thedaytime. It wasn’tlong however, untilworking women

were clamoring for a programscheduled at night so that they

could attend. Jen and Sam happily obliged and created

“Working Women in the Wilderness.” Now every session is

offered twice; once in the daytime, andonce in the evening.

This March, Women in theWilderness will take aim witharchery, paintball, and skeetshooting. To participate,women must be 18 years orolder. Preregistration is required by 4 p.m. theday prior to the event.Archery Basics will

demonstrate safety andproper form, followed by

several rounds to practiceand hone your aim. Nock

your arrows at the archeryrange March 3rd from 4

p.m. until 6 p.m. and March8th from 10 a.m. until 12

p.m. Cost is $9. Paintball for Beginners

will teach paintball safety

and then immediately put those skills into practice! Participants should wear comfortableclothing that they don’t mind getting dirty (thinkducking for cover and staying low and out ofsight!). The paintballs fly on March 10th from

4 p.m. until 6 p.m. andMarch 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.Cost is $25.

Skeet shooting will help you learn how to safely handle

shotguns. Learn techniques for shooting moving targets as flying clay targets arelaunched over the skeet range. Get locked andloaded March 22nd from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.and March 29th 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Cost is $12.

When the weather warms up again,Women in the Wilderness will offer more camping opportunities, so keep your eyes openfor new flyers coming soon, or visit www.FortCampbellMWR.com/Recreation/Adventurefor more information.

The Women in the Wilderness classesare a place where women can make newfriends, and learn new skills to enjoy a healthy,outdoor lifestyle. With every new skill, participants call the program “fun, supportiveand comfortable.” Come join a group of

adventurous, outdoorsy women. Even if it’syour first time really getting yourhands dirty, you’ll learna lot and meet somewonderful people.

To sign up, call (270) 412-7854.

Let the AdventureBegin!

Women Enjoy Learning Outdoor Survival Skills, Making Friends.

This March,Women in the Wildernesswill take aim with archery,paintball and skeet shooting.

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By Katherine Kolodzie

Women in the Wilderness

N ot every woman grows up hiking trails, building

campfires, and pitchingtents. The staff at MWR OutdoorRecreation recognized this, and decided to develop a program toteach women skills that they coulduse outdoors, in a group setting,that is both fun and comfortable.

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We offer swimming lessons, lap swim (militaryand civilian), recreational swim, and water aerobics. The renovations, though challenging at times, have given us the opportunity to offer recreationalactivities in a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly atmo-phere. Please read on for more information about the changes andrenovations that have taken placethroughout the aquatics program.

Over the past three yearsFort Campbell Aquatics has beenboth fortunate and challenged withrenovation dollars to upgrade andimprove the pool facilities availableon post. Working in conjunctionwith the Department of PublicWorks (DPW) engineers and theCorps of Engineers, DFMWR hasattempted to schedule repairs, renovations and replacements thatextend the life of the facilities andbest serve our customer’s needs. Sometimes, the best intentions do not go according to plan when working with facilitiesand systems that are 40 to 65 years old. Withthat, we have experienced many successes inour journey as well as setbacks. In the end,we know that our customers willfind the inconvenience worth the wait.

Baldanado Pool: Renovationswere twofold. Behind the scenesmechanical and structural issueswere paramount with the repairs to the filtration system and replacement of faulty valves, installation of the new anti-entrapment grates, and monitoring system and basin repairs. Up front, we saw the demolition of the two original bath houses and the construction of a new bath house with an

administrative area and concessions. Theslides continue to attract young swimmers. Dolan Pool: In many ways this renovation mirrored Baldanado, with the installation ofnew grates and monitoring system, valve repairs, and the construction of a new bathhouse facility. Additionally, a new handicapaccessible ramp was constructed from theroad to the facility and a Splash Pad play areainstalled. Dolan still has the only Kiddie Poolon post.

Gardner Pool: This high profile facility hasseen an extreme amount of repair, renovationand replacement. As the process began onthis facility with a short list of repairs, we allwatched with dismay as it quickly cascadedinto an apparent unending process, with no

system or part of the structure unaffected;equipped now with a new heating and ventilation system, new electrical wiring, newdeck and liner, new bath house, multiple newvalves and pumps, and a fresh coat of paint. Itis now ready to be utilized and enjoyed.

Singles Pool: This is without a doubt, thebiggest change to the aquatics landscape.The Army considers this project a repair by replacement. The entire pool basin was removed to the ground and replaced with a

zero entry recreational pool. It isalso equipped with a new bathhouse and amazing lighting forafter hours parties.

During the renovationprocess, numerous challengesare inevitable to include the timing of contracts, duration, extensions and non availabilityof services which can be a veryfrustrating situation for the customers and staff. As a rule ofthumb, major projects arescheduled for times they willhave the least impact on Soldiersand Families. Challenges also include being able to work

within a strict set of guidelines on allocatingfunds for projects, contract awards,executionand management of contracts. This processimpacts the timing of every project. In theend, it can be a long process that often resultsin extended delays. In spite of the delays, the installation has remained aware of the

needs of the post communityand the impact on Families during closures.

The staff would like tothank the community for their patience, support and understanding. It has been achallenging and rewarding timefor us to be a part of these vastimprovements. We look to forward to providing you servicesthroughout the year.

Review your summer safety andwe’ll see you pool side!

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They have great classes, workshops, and facilities for kids of all ages. The whole Family can get involved, and whether you arelooking for a new hobby or just a place tohone your craft, check out Guenette for all ofyour crafting and creative needs.

When it comes to activities perfectfor small hands, Guenette Arts andCrafts offers a great remedy for cabinfever. Every Saturday morning, thecenter offers children’s workshops.Bring the kids from 10 - 11 a.m. andwatch the wheels turn as they enjoysome creative thinking and play.Classes offered include pottery making, where they can make thingslike nameplates, masks, letter holders,chip and dip sets, candleholders,plates and more. The workshops areopen to children age 6 and older; however, if your kiddos are under 12,there must be an adult present. Theseworkshops are only $7 per child, andpreregistration is required. When summercomes, the Guenette Arts and Crafts children’s workshops offer paper making andpaper marbling. Get your kids out of thehouse, encourage creative thinking, spark their imagination,and plan your fun now!

For a great Family activity, consider painting yourown ceramics and clay works.You can choose from a wide variety of pre-made ceramicpieces to include mugs, plates,vases and more. These items areconveniently available for pur-chase at the arts and crafts center. Once you have yourpiece, there is a large selection ofacrylic paints from which to

choose. After you havefinished painting, youcan even get a glaze tomake your piece safe touse in your home.

Can’t decidewhich premade ceramicpiece you like best?Guenette Arts andCrafts has a solution foryou. You can purchaseas much clay as youwant and create your own masterpiece. Firing and glazing fees are available for purchase as well. Walk-ins are welcome anytime for Family fun. The cost for paintingyour own ceramics and clay works is $2 perperson and $1 for children 13 and under.

There are lots of other activitiesavailable at Guenette Arts and Crafts. Thepottery area in the arts and crafts center offers wheel throwing classes as well as hand

building classes. In thehand building classes,prospective potters learndifferent hand buildingtechniques by makingclay trays, coil bowls, slabboxes, jewelry, and more.Each session is two hours long and requires pre-registration. Classesare for ages 14 and older.

On top of allthat, Guenette Arts andCrafts offers a woodworking shop that

includes all of the word working tools you willneed, safety videos and wood for purchase.There is also a metal working area, leathercrafting, a stained glass work area, and an upholstery area. Custom matting and framing is also available for all of your artwork

needs. Better yet, take a framing classand learn how to frame your own worksof art! These classes are offered on aregular basis. They also offer VHS toDVD transfer services and digital photoprocessing. Various art classes are offered to adults, teens, and groupssuch as FRGs, homeschooled students,special needs students, and Girl andBoy Scout Troops. Whatever yourneeds, Guenette Arts and Crafts isready to help you!

No matter what kind of craft youchoose to create, this is what you canexpect from your Guenette Arts and

Crafts Center. A courteous and respectfulstaff will always be available to help you.Should you have questions or concerns aboutclasses or crafts, the team will answer youpromptly, politely and with a positive attitude. You can always look forward to highquality products and services. The GuenetteArts and Crafts Center will help with any project you have. You will see the Army Values in action.

For more information on theseclasses, please call Arts and Crafts at (270) 798-6693 and check out their scheduleat www.fortcampbellmwr.com. Please keepin mind that the shop is closed Monday andTuesday. You can call or visit on Wednesdayand Thursday between 12:30 - 8:30 p.m. andFriday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.until 5:30 p.m. Happy crafting!

A re you and your Familylooking for some fun activities to do together

this spring? If you are ready to getyour creative juices flowing, lookno further than the Guenette Artsand Crafts Center located right inside Gate 4.

Creative Fun forthe FamilyGuenette Arts and Crafts

By Tess Peterson

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What began as a minor religious holiday in Ireland has developed into a major tourist industry. It is a day of green wearing, Guinnessinduced, silliness that is celebrated by virtuallyeveryone, regardless of their ancestral or religious background. On March 17, everyoneis Irish.

St. Patrick, who incidentally wasBritish, was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as aslave in the fifth century where he experienceda religious conversion. St. Patrick’s Day is

celebrated on March 17, theanniversary of his death. Legend has it that he taughtChristianity to the Irish pagansusing the tri-lobed shamrock torepresent the holy trinity. He isalso reported to have driven thesnakes out of Ireland.

Even though scientistssay that there never were anysnakes in Ireland due to the surrounding icy seas, and thereis no proof of the shamrockstory, isn’t is more fun to believethe stories of myth and legend?It makes it all seem a little like a fairy tale or a fable with amorality lesson. This is why these stories, likelytold by monks, have been passed down overthe centuries and have become a part of ourculture. Let’s face it, the truth can sometimesbe a bit boring, and it’s much easier to teachsomeone a lesson with a cool story.

Like many immigrant communities,the Irish that came toAmerica after the potato famine wereinitially feared andhated by many. Theytalked funny andpracticed Catholicismin a largely Protestantcountry. CelebratingSt. Patrick’s Day gavethem a way to honortheir culture and show a sign of solidarity alongwith other Irish. They were ridiculed by many,until their numbers grew and it was recognizedthat they represented a large political vote.Then, everybody becamea little Irish.

It wasn’t untilMarch 17, 1762 when IrishSoldiers serving in theBritish Army marchedthrough New York City tocelebrate their heritagethat the St. Patrick’s Day parade was born. NewYork City has the oldestand largest St. Patrick’s

Day parade, but it is certainly not the only placeto be on St. Patrick’s Day. Boston, Philadelphia,Chicago, and Savannah, Georgia also offerhuge parades and celebrations. These are thelargest and most well publicized events, butsmall to mid size towns across the country andaround the world also celebrate the holiday.

It is likely that nomatter where youare or what you believe, you will bewearing a little bitof green on March17. Don’t know of a parade or cele-bration nearby?Make your own!Gather up friends

and have a get together with finger foods (seeour great recipes on page 10) or make more traditional Irish fare of potatoes, soda bread,cabbage, and Irish stew.

Want to go where the bigparties are taking place?Contact MWR Leisure TravelServices to book your destination from Ireland toChicago and beyond by calling (270) 798-7436. No matter what your plans, remember to have a little funand celebrate the Irish in you.Cheers!

W hen it comes to St.Patrick’s Day, Americansreally know how to

celebrate. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day aswe know and celebrate it now, was invented by Irish-Americans.

By Melissa Wells

EVERYBODY’S IRISHThe Origins of St. Patrick’s Day

May you never forget whatis worth remembering, or

remember what is best forgotten.

~Irish proverb

Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day

Child, Youth & School ServicesChild Development Centers (CDC)1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (270) 412-44853. Eagle (270) 412-3303/33044. *Gardner Hills5. Part Day Preschool (270) 412-67676. Polk (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (270) 439-799610. *CYSS Directorate (270) 798-653911. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495912. *Kids on Site (Estep)11. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-0674School Age Services (SAS) Centers (270) 798-412914. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills16. *Werner Park #117. *Werner Park #211. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-5455Youth Activites19. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) (270) 798-932220. Community Service Center (Lee)

& ACS Director (270) 798-932221. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293522. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551820. Lending Closet (270) 798-631323. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600024. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-0277Armed Services YMCA25. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-1566

26. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422Dining & Entertainment

27. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182228. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217527. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461029. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076627. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461030. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

Recreation & LeisureAquatics32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-4247Outdoor Recreation35. *Arcade & Gaming Center (The Zone)36. BOSS Program (270) 798-785837. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588727. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490682. Challenge Course (270) 412-785539. Adventure Program (270) 412-785440. Archery Range (270) 798-217541. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217542. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217543. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217583. Paintball (270) 956-311838. Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-217545. Riding Stables (270) 798-262946. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217547. RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-217548. Skeet Range (270) 412-401549. Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-300136. Recreation Center (Dale Wayren) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-3094

Physical Fitness Facilities (PFF)52. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941853. Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735554. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275355. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430656. Olive PFF (270) 798-410157. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332058. Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services59. Army Education (270) 798-588660. Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669361. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110062. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561260. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-017163. Equipment Rental (Gear to Go) (270) 798-680664. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572965. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging66. Army Lodging (Richardson) (931) 431-449667. Army Lodging (Turner) (270) 439-222968. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services69. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979370. Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-805571. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716172. Commissary (270) 798-366373. Division Parade Field74. Fisher House (270) 798-833075. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehical Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753568. Main Post PX (270) 439-1841/184278. MWR Director (270) 798-995378. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681880. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498681. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636*Coming Soon

No Utensils NeededOpportunities abound for get-togethers this month. March brings us SaintPatrick’s Day, March Madness and the arrival of warm spring weather. Any ofthese are good excuses to host a party or even a fun movie night with yourclosest friends. You don’t have to plan an elaborate menu to enjoy delicioustreats. I questioned my friends, co-workers, acquaintances and even complete

strangers about their favorite finger foods. I got so many responses that I probably could publish a mini-cookbook, but I will focus on these five yummyrecipes and refer to Rowena’s blog, www.saraplicious.com for additional ideas.Set your table with nice plates, napkins, serving forks or spoons and a selectionof beverages and your guests will be sure to snack away.

Shrimp KissesCourtesy of Randi Nelson

20 peeled and deveined, extra large shrimp1 ½ cup crumbled feta cheese3 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into slivers10 slices thick sliced bacon, cut in half20 toothpicks, soaked in water

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat, andlightly oil the grate. Use a sharp paring knife to cutdown the backs of the shrimp nearly all the way through and spread apartthe two halves. Open up the shrimp and lay them on your work surface.Spoon some crumbled feta cheese onto each shrimp (be generous), thentop with slivers of jalapeno pepper. Close up the shrimp and wrap eachwith a strip of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Cook on the preheated grill until the bacon has begun to crisp and theshrimp is no longer translucent in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. You mayalso bake these for 15-20 minutes, if it’s too cold to grill.

Baby BLTCourtesy of Megan Mahoney

1 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled½ cup mayonnaise¼ cup green onions, chopped finely2 T fresh parsley, chopped24 cherry tomatoes

Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a small bowl and stir untilwell blended. Cut a small slice of the top of each tomato. Using a small melonballer or spoon, scoop the inside of thetomato out and discard. Fill each tomatowith the bacon mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Veggie SquaresCourtesy of Nikki Goldsmith

1 (8 oz) package of refrigerated crescent rolls1 package of Ranch seasoning16 oz container of sour cream

Assorted raw vegetables

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll crescentrolls without separating

them onto a bakingsheet, crimp seams

together. Bake according to directionson the package. Whilebaking, mix sour cream

and ranch seasoning together and dice

veggies to uniform bite size pieces. Once the crescent rolls are cool, spread

sour cream mixture evenly across the top. Top with your favorite vegetables. I chose carrots, broccoli,

red and yellow peppers, tomatoes and green onions.

Alligator EyesCourtesy of Beth Ryherd

1 (24 oz) jar crisp pickle spears 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, slightly softened2 (4 oz) packages very thinly sliced deli ham

Spread cream cheese evenly over all sides of the pickle spear. You will want a fairly thick layer. Wrap the ham around the pickle,ensuring the cream cheese is covered. Slice in bite size pieces.

Crab and Artichoke DipCourtesy of Rowena Mateo-Sjovall

2 (15oz) cans of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered8 oz lump crab meat

1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp Worcestershire saucesalt and pepper

Optional: 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixingbowl, combine artichokes, crab meat,

mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Mix ingarlic, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to oven safe dish and spread evenly.Top with bread crumbs and bake for

30 minutes. Serve with pita chips, bread or wafer crackers.

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One exciting activity that Family and friendscould do together is clay target shooting usingshotguns. The Fort Campbell skeet, trap and 5-stand ranges are open to Soldiers, Families andauthorized patrons. You do not need to have pre-vious shooting experience or knowledge toshoot at the ranges; however, any shooter under18 must have a parent or guardian present toshoot. Also, everyone who wants to use therange for skeet, trap or 5-stand games must signa hold harmless waiver form. The skeet range islocated on 11th Airborne Division Road, outsideof Gate 10, past the riding stables and Fletcher’sFork Campground.

The Fort Campbell skeet range regularhours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday,Saturday and Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. Fridays and Mondays are usually set aside for unitorganizational shoots. Those interested in orga-nizational shoots as well as groups of ten or moremust schedule their skeet and trap adventure one week in advance; that way theycan utilize the range for the full day. The rate ofan organizational shoot is $4 for one game ofskeet or trap.

Manager Don Donnelly said this time ofyear is not as busy as spring and fall because winter weather discourages people

from coming out to the range.“Right now, my busiest day is Wednes-

day because I have a skeet league. There is thepossibility to form a 5-stand league on Thursdaysif there are enough participants,” Donnelly said.

The league games run for five weeksand are open to anyone who wants to sign up.The price for the league games is cheaper thanthe regular skeet or 5-stand games.

“You can shoot anytime Wednesday. If you miss Wednesday, you have until the following Wednesday to make up those targets,”Donnelly said. Or, “if you know you are going tobe gone, you can shoot ahead.”

Every Wednesday, the skeet leagueparticipants must shoot 50 targets. League participants who know they will be missing aweek’s game can shoot 100 targets the weekprior to their absence.

“That way they will be covered for thenext [game] or when they come back they canshoot 100 targets as long as there is not two fullweeks of non-shooting,” Donnelly said.

In addition to the regularly scheduledactivities, the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) has three registered shoots ayear on Fort Campbell; one in March, one in Juneand another in September. Those shoots are usually held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday andare reserved for NSSA members.

“When I’m having one of those shoots,I’m not open to the public because they prettymuch take over the range, all three of my ranges

are used all day all three days,” Donnelly said. There are also “fun shoots” that involve 200“birds” for all games of skeet, trap and 5-stand.The next yearly fun shoot is scheduled for April19th. All the targets for this low-gun fun shootare shot from the hip.

If you are looking for your next adventure, head to the Fort Campbell skeetrange for some outdoor fun!

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I f you are one of those peoplewho crave outdoor adventure, youwill be happy to know that Fort

Campbell has plenty to offer.

By Leila Tsybulina

Fast-paced Fun at Fort Campbell Skeet Range

PULL!!

Skeet, Trap and 5-Stand Range6657 11th Airborne Div Ave. Fort Campbell, KY

Hours: Wed., Thur., Sat. & Sun., noon - 8 p.m.Prices: Skeet/Trap - $5 per round (25 target game), 5-Stand - $7.50 per round. Price does not include ammunition; 12 and 20 gauge is $6.75/box, 10 and 28gauge is $8.50/box. One box of shells is enough for oneround of skeet or trap.

Active Duty Soldiers, their Families, and Retired Militarymay rent use of a shotgun for $5 per day. Military ID orDOD ID card is required to rent shotguns. Privately owned guns are not required to be Fort Campbell registered to be used at the skeet range as longas they do not go through one of the main gates. However, the gun must be cased, unloaded, and as soonas it comes out of the vehicle it must be opened. If youbring your own shotgun shells, the shot size must be 7.5,8 or 9.

For information or questions, contact ManagerDon Donnelly at (270) 412-4015 or skeetrange@fortcampbellmwr.comWebsite:fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/skeet/index.html

Imagine yourself defying the laws ofphysics with the bow strung, focusing on the target yards away. You breathe in and holdsteady, release, and bulls-eye, you hit thetarget! Who would have thought that asport like archery could provide such arush and sense of accomplishment? FortCampbell is blessed to have an archeryrange and an extremely knowledgeableinstructor to assist Soldiers and their Families. It is a great place to learn andexperience the thrill of the sport.

The Fort Campbell archery program is considered as the standard bywhich many other installations base theirprograms. Representatives from other installations as well as the ParalympicCommittee have come to observe howarchery instructor Art Petit, a two timegold medal winner in the SunshineGames and two time silver and bronze SeniorOlympic medal winner, and Outdoor Recreation,run the program.

In addition to lessons that can bescheduled by appointment, Mr. Petit offers

archery programs for Warriors in Transition (WT),Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) for reintegra-tion purposes, Purple Camp in association with

the Armed Services YMCA, Camp We Can formembers of the Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP), and various Child, Youth andSchool Services (CYSS) programs such as SchoolAge Services (SAS) and EDGE!

Over the years that Mr. Petit has beenteaching the art of archery, he has seen how thesport provides a positive mental challenge to

participants as well as improving their selfesteem and self confidence. After all of hisexperiences, Mr. Petit states that he has“never seen a person shoot a bow and notlike it.”

Depending on the weather, lessons forarchery are offered on Sundays as early asMarch through August and the equipmentneeded is included in the lesson. This is agreat opportunity to receive one-on-oneinstruction from a great archer and sports-man. Participants must be at least tenyears of age, and if under the age of 17must be accompanied by an adult. Other restrictions apply. For information on getting started in archery or to take yourarchery skills to the next level, call

Fort Campbell’s Outdoor Recreation Office at (270) 798-2175. You can also visitwww.fortcampbellmwr.com or email OutdoorRecreation at outdoors@fortcampbellmwr.com.

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Keep your Eye on the TargetBy Keri McPeak

Whether you’re just bored and looking for something new and fun or you’rea competitive sports maniac looking tomatch your skills against other athletes, the MWR Sports and Fitness office has something for you.

According to those who havestarted teams with friends and co-workers,it’s definitely worthwhile. “We had a blast.Some ladies don’t realize how easy it is toput a team together,” says Maria AllizzaShaw, of the Lady Nightstalkers softballteam. “Roy Dickerson (MWR IntramuralSports Director) was so helpful. If we hadquestions, we could always go to him.”

“It’s definitely a good way to makefriends, because now I’m friends with all thepeople on my team. It gets us out of thehouse,” said Vanessa Storuzuk. She posted acall for softball players on her Facebookpage, “I think about 80% of my team werepeople I met on Facebook.”

Both male and female Soldiers can create a team within their Company,

Battalion or Brigade. Spouses can gather upfriends or FRG (Family Readiness Group)members and create a women’s or co-ed team. Female Soldiers have the optionof signing up for a company team, or joiningone of the Spouse teams.

Soccer, softball and kickball teamswill begin to face off in just a few weeks. Be sure to sign up before the registration deadline, which is March 31st for soccer, April 25th for softball season 1, and May 2ndfor kickball.

This summer brings several newsporting events, including a home run derby,dodge ball and volleyball tournaments.Dodge ball and volleyball are just two of themany sports that offer Spouses a chance toplay on the same co-ed team, or separatelyon men’s and women’s teams.

MWR Sports also offers flag football,racquetball, an Army 10-miler team, tennis, basketball, and wrestling. Sports programsare offered year round, with some sports offered multiple times throughout the year.Check out the schedule atwww.FortCampbellMWR.com/Recreation/Sports.Click on the grey link to the “2011 Sports Schedule” at the center of the page. All intramural & recreational sports programs arelimited to valid ID card holders ages 18 andolder. To join a sports team, or to get your own team started, contact Roy Dickerson at (270) 956-1006 or email him atroy.dickerson@us.army.mil.

PLAY BALL!By Katherine Kolodzie

Soldiers & Spouses Make New Friends While Staying Active.

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Are you ready to switch up your workout routine? Are you sick of just running on thetreadmill and lifting weights? With its newly renovated aerobic room and enticing whirlpoolhot tub, the Estep Wellness Center is just theplace for you. Along with these features, Estephas a bike and abs room, a spacious weightroom, a relaxing steam room, lockers availablefor rent, and child care. Sticking to an exercise routine can be difficult, but by choosing Estep you are one step closer to meeting your fitness goals and actually enjoyingall the hard work!

This facility provides a fun way to spiceup your normal workout routine by offering numerous aerobic classes such as Zumba, Yoga,Turbo Kick, Indoor Cycling, and Step Plus.These are just a few of the classes offered, all ofthem giving your body a different type of workout. One of the gym’s most popular classesis Zumba. Zumba has danced its way into gymsacross the country and has proven to be a calorie-killer, yet a very enjoyable and fun way toexercise. The Zumba class is a Latin-inspireddance fitness program that combines global

music and various dance styles to sculpt andtone the body in a fun atmosphere. Adding tothe already enjoyable environment, there aredisco lights that go along with the theme, “Ditchthe Workout and Join the Party.” With thatbeing said, who wouldn’t want to give it a try?If Zumba does not seem like your niche and youfeel like being adventurous, try Estep’s BellyDance class. It is a six week program that focuses on exotic hip, torso, and shoulder move-ments. Throughout the six weeks, a certified instructor will work with the class to learn a choreographed dance. At the end of the program, they will perform to show-off their newand improved belly dancing skills! Belly Danceis offered twice a day on Wednesdays, at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for your convenience.The next program will start this month, and witha small price of $45, you will be on your way toshedding those unwanted pounds. Don’t let not having a babysitter stop you fromworking out! Another great benefit of this gymis the free child care for any MWR Spouse discount card holder. Without the discount card,the cost is $3 per hour, per child. Child care is

available for children over the age of six weeks,Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.and 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Reservations arerequired and your child must be registered withCYSS (Child, Youth, & School Services) beforeusing this service.

Estep is available to both military Familiesand Civilians. There are no contracts but thereis a small fee to use the gym, as well as a $3 feeper class. The option to pay by day or by monthis available. No more hassling with contracts!

The Estep Wellness Center has so many morebenefits and programs that will help improveyour lifestyle. To find out everything Estep hasto offer, check out their website atwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/Estepor give them a call at (270) 798-4023. Improve the way you workout while having ablast and call Estep today!

By Amanda Hoover

Get into the GrooveImprove your Aerobic Fitness at Estep

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This month MWR Life is showcasing different facilities in the Recreation Division and who betterto be the MWR Life featured employee than Ms. Kristin Wilcox, Director of Outdoor Recreation.

As the Director of Outdoor Recreation,Kristin oversees all of the programs located at Outdoor Recreation to include Hunting and Fishing, Riding Stables, Dog Kennels, AdventurePrograms, Warrior Adventure Quest, Paintball, Skeet Range, and the ChallengeCourse Complex.

Before becoming the Director ofOutdoor Recreation, Kristin started as aRecreational Therapist and TherapeuticHorseback Riding Instructor with a psychiatric residential facility for children and adolescents. Upon completing an internshipwith the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Ms. Wilcox was placed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and worked in the LibertyProgram. In the Navy, the Liberty Program isvery comparable to the BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) programthat is offered through the Army. It was atPearl Harbor that Kristin found her niche andlove for serving those who serve.

From there, Ms. Wilcox applied to theArmy Management Trainee Program. Upon beingaccepted, Kristin found herself at Fort Campbell forthe first time. Although Kristin was only here for ayear before she was sent on to be the OutdoorRecreation Programs Manager at Fort Lewis, Washington, she developed a fondness for FortCampbell. Soon, fate came calling after Kristin had

been at Fort Lewis for a brief year, and she returnedto Fort Campbell.

Since her return, Ms. Wilcox has beenable to implement specialty programs to cater tothe needs of Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion. These programs offer therapeutic horseback riding, team building events, ChallengeCourse activities, whitewater kayaking, and more.

Coming from a military Family,Kristin understands how hard the military lifestyle can be on both Soldiersand the Family members, and thatbeing able to utilize the services provided by Outdoor Recreation grantsa sense of ease and much needed exciting activity. These programs allowKristin and the Outdoor Recreationteam to focus on helping Soldiers, Families, Retirees, and Civilians. At theend of the day, “It is very gratifying toknow that MWR has made a differencein the life of Soldiers and their Families,”says Wilcox. “I cannot imagine a betteroption than giving back to those whohave given so much.”

Dr. Seuss was creative with a word, butwhat about him is unlearned? Did he write in outerspace? Did he have a funny face, or did his filmcome in last place? Reading is fun! It’s never boring. Children around the world are most adoring. We thank him for his rhymes and mirthand now we celebrate his birth!

Theodore Geisel was born on March 2,1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. R.F. Sink Library

will celebrate his birth in conjunction with Children’sStory and Craft time on March 3, 10:30 a.m. and1:30 p.m. The staff will read three different books;Wish for a Wish, Are you My Mother?, and SnugHouse Bug House. For their craft, children will havea chance to make his iconic hat.

Ted, as he was known to his friends andFamily, wrote under several pen names. He startedthis due to a wee bit of trouble he got into in college when he and his friends were caught drinking. The dean put him on probation andstripped him of his editorship of the college humormagazine, Jack-O-Lantern. Dr.Seuss began publishing under hisnew pen name, Dr. TheophrastusSeuss, to avoid further punish-ment. Seuss, also his middlename, was pronounced Zoice, but he Americanized it and that’show we came to know ourbeloved author.

He moved into theworld of children’s books after discovering articles about children’s lack of interest in

reading. Although he had published books, poems,and advertisements prior to The Cat in the Hat, thisshort story launched the Dr. Seuss we know andlove. Published in 1957, this 236 word book is theone Seuss is most identified with. The runaway success of The Cat in the Hat helped Seuss and hiswife establish Beginner Books. Green Eggs andHam, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, andHop on Pop soon followed. While teaching kids toread, Dr. Seuss also wanted to teach kids how tothink. He didn’t want to write a book that preachedat kids, or one with an overly moral tale, so he

created the potential forgood in Horton Hears aWho, Yertle the Turtle,and The Lorax.

Parents, kids, andteachers alike can learnmore about Dr. Seuss atR.F. Sink Library and byvisitingwww.seussville.com.

By Tara Goodson

By Keri McPeak

An Outdoorsy Kind of Girl

A Seuss is a Seuss, of course of course