Seven months into the new year and it seems like yesterday when I was watching the ball drop. I don’t really recall making any resolutions this year, not that I wrote down anyway. I have made manyover the past years, however, and count very few that I have maintained. I decided that maybe I amgoing about it the wrong way. Instead of making sweeping vows and promises at the start of the year,why not resolve to make small changes every day? For me, it is easier and more realistic to set smallergoals that are easy to achieve. I like to be able to check off the things on my “to do” list. I truly believe

that life is a journey that you take one day at a time. Start yours today!

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Inside this issue3Why Wait? Start those fitness resolutions now!

8Summer Pet SafetyTips to keep your pet safe and healthy in the heat.

10Recession Proof your Budget Learn more about saving, planning, and financial freedom.

14Educate Yourself Read more about educational resources and benefits for military Spouses.

16Splash into SummerTake a break from the heat at Dolan Pool’snew Splash Zone.

16A New AdventureTry the new low ropes course at MWR Outdoor Recreation.

18It’s Grill TimeFresh and healthy recipes from grill to table.20Broaden your HorizonsBreak out of your travel rut and see the wonders of the world.

21Catering to your Needs Let our new Catering and Events Coordinator help you plan your next event!

Melissa Wells, Editormwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com

Resolve to meet your goals

Why Wait?

Remember that New Year’s resolution, the one that you madeswearing you would be become a healthier you? Even though we are halfway through the year, it’s not too late! The first thing you need to do is pull outthat list. If you wrote the resolution down, you have a greater chance at success.If you didn’t, grab a pen and paper. Getting healthy (or losing weight), is always inthe top five resolutions that people make. It makes sense, because a healthier youleads to a happier you, and you alone are responsible for your happiness. Accordingto the Mayo Clinic, there are seven benefits to regular physical exercise:1. Combats chronic disease 2. Boosts energy level 3. Promotes better sleep 4. Puts aspark back into your love life 5. Improves mood 6. Manages weight 7. A way to have fun

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Fort Campbell’s Family and MWR haveseveral different options for you to get back ontrack in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.There are five different physical fitness facilities(PFFs) on post that are free to all eligible patrons, and one fee based wellness center.

A wide variety of classes are offered atFreedom Fighters PFF located at 7037 ToccoaRoad. Choose from yoga, step, Zumba, andspinning classes, all for free! Freedom Fighters isthe only PFF that offers free classes on a regular basis. They also have a variety of machines, free weights, cardio equipment, andeven an indoor climbing wall!

If you are looking for classes on a continuous basis and a personal trainer to assistyou along the way, check out Estep WellnessCenter at 2270 Kentucky Avenue. With a widevariety of cardio equipment, you can get yoursweat on with elliptical, treadmill, bicycle or stairstepper. Continue into the weight room withfree weights or choose several different weightlifting machines. You can choose from a dailyusage fee or monthly passes. Child care is alsooffered on site by reservation and for a fee. Ifyou are looking to vary your routine, the classesoffered include: Body Sculpt, Boot Camp,Zumba, Shake & Tone, kickboxing, yoga, stepaerobics and cycling. Estep just added an exciting new class, exclusive to Fort Campbell.Total Pump is a fun, energetic weight trainingclass that strengthens the entire body. This classis performed to music, but is not a dance class.Using free weights, barbells and an aerobic stepto target isolated muscle groups in order to create constant tension and increase yourstrength and endurance, TotalPump will tone your muscles andraise your metabolism which causesyou to burn more calories throughout the day. This 60-minuteworkout challenges all your majormuscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats,presses, lifts and curls. You chooseyour weights based on the exerciseand your personal goals. With thisroutine, you will achieve better results in a shorter time frame dueto the building of lean muscle.You'll even burn more calories whileyou're sleeping! Total Pump is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 per class

Have you thought ofswimming as part of a wonderfulexercise routine? Water aerobics,normally offered at Gardner Indoor

Pool, will be moved to an outdoor facility during the summer months. Try Aqua Zumba,lap swim, or even recreational swim to vary yourroutine. Baldanado and Dolan Pools are openfrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, and Singles Poolis open from 1 - 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.You can also purchase a pool pass if you plan on soaking up the sun this summer.

If you did start a fitness routine andthen stopped it because you got bored, you arenot alone. Most people drop out because theylet life’s habits get in the way and don’t makeexercising a priority. Five easy ideas to help youstick to your new healthier lifestyle include:

v Get a workout buddy.Find a friend with similar goals and that willhold you accountable. You will also need tomotivate him/her when they want to sit on thecouch and watch TV instead of schlepping to the gym.

v Know your distractions.That’s right; you need to do a self assessment.Make a list of everything that has drawn youaway from a committed routine. Whether it’sthe Family, TV, house, or your lack of energy;put it on paper. Then in a separate color, writethe solution for the distraction. Post this paper along with the resolution in a visiblearea. The bathroom mirror, the refrigerator,even as the wallpaper on your cell phone!Someplace you will notice it often, thereforekeeping it in the front of your mind; makingyou more apt to succeed.

v Diversify your routine.There is a reason that gyms offer a variety ofclasses. It’s because different forms of exerciseappeal to different people. If the idea of becoming a gym rat doesn’t appeal to you,take it outside. There are plenty of trails andlocations to exercise outdoors. Just rememberto stay well hydrated no matter where you are.Creating a variety not only stimulates yourbody but engages your mind.

v You will have set backs or plateaus.If your goal is to exercise four times a weekand you only manage three, that doesn’t mean you should give up! Reassess why you didn’t meet your goal andadjust accordingly. This also means to set realistic goals. Make an appointment with your primary care doctor to get help and toset yourself up for success. A nutritionist is a wonderful resource for setting up healthy eating habits. Just because you are exercising, doesn’t mean you get to eat fastfood every day of the week.

v Remember to have fun! You shouldn’t dread exercising. Change yourperception of exercise and heath and it willmake a world of difference!

In order to get back on track with your healthier lifestyle, or even start one, please realize change occurs gradually. There is nomagic pill or potion for weight loss, and you willneed to work hard at maintaining this new routine. Improve your odds by being flexible,knowing your distractions, building a great support team, and getting back on that treadmill if you fall off.

For additional information about MWR facilities,activities and fees check out www.fortcampbellmwr.com or www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr.

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Summer is upon us and we should alltake this time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoorswith our Families; including our pets. Even whileenjoying all of the summer fun, we have to remember that heat can be dangerous not only tous, but to pets as well.

Unlike humans, cats and dogs cannotsweat to get cool. Instead, they pant to try to relieve the heat building in their bodies. How manytimes have you seen or heard a dog barking in acar parked on the street or at the grocery store?During the summer, even when it's only 80 degreesoutside, the inside of a car can reach 120 degreesin minutes. This is dangerous to both animals andhumans. Pets left in cars can suffer heat exhaustion,heat stroke, brain damage or death. Signs that yourpet is experiencing heat stress include heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid pulse, unsteadiness,staggering gait, vomiting, and deep red or purpletongue. These conditions are serious and requireimmediate attention.

Older, younger, and snub-nose breedslike Pugs, Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus should be letoutside only for short periods of time each day.Even some cat breeds such as Persians can have issues. Their short noses make it difficult for them tocirculate air. Pets with dark, heavy coats are alsomuch more susceptible to heat than others. If yourpet becomes overheated, you need to immediatelylower their body temperature. Move your pet intothe shade and apply cool (not cold) water over theirbody to gradually lower their core temperature.Apply cold towels or ice packs to the animal’s head,neck and chest only. Let your pet drink smallamounts of water or lick ice cubes and take your pet to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Cats exhibit many of the samesymptoms as dogs when stressed by theheat. Early signs of heat stroke can be panting that lasts more than a few minutes,anxiety and pacing, increased heartbeat,respiratory distress or hyperventilation,lethargy, and an increased body temperature. Oddly enough, cats affectedby heat may actually drink less when theyshould be drinking more. Add ice cubes totheir water bowl, or encourage kitty todrink by dabbing a little water at the corner

of his or hermouth.

Animals canget also get s u n b u r n ed , e s p e c i a l l yshort-haireddogs, or dogsand cats withpink skin andwhite hair. Limityour pet's exposure when the sunis unusually strong, andask your veterinarianabout an appropriatebrand of sun block such

as non-irritating zinc oxide, that can be applied to their ears and nose 30 minutes beforegoing outside. Avoid strenuous exercise with yourdog on extremely hot days, and do not exerciseduring the intense, mid-day heat. In hot climates, veterinarians recommend limiting activityto the early morning and late evening, about anhour after the sun has gone down. Be sure to bringalong water, make frequent stops to allow your dogto rest and hydrate, and keep activity to 20 minutes or less. Remember that your dogs areeager to please and will keep going until you tellthem to stop.

An emergency situation is not the timeto start frantically searching for your veterinarian’sphone number or the address of the nearest emergency clinic. Keep important numbers andmedical information for your pet up to date and inyour wallet or by the phone at all times. The heatof the summer should not stop you from having funand enjoying time with your pet. Remember theseimportant safety tips, get out, have fun and enjoythe outdoors!

To schedule an appointment for your pet, please callFort Campbell Veterinary Services Office at (270) 798-3614.

References used for this article are: www.petsamerica.org/pubs.

By Erin Andrews

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With more than six monthsinto the “new year,” the numbers“2011” certainly flow easily from ourpens to our checkbooks with little to no hesitancy. Do you know where yourmoney is going? Are you following that household budget that was so optimistically established at the beginning of the new year? Regardlessof whether your budget served as aNew Year’s resolution or you have yet toconsider one, now is a great time toreevaluate a preexisting budget or create a new one for you and your Family.

An established budget and adose of discipline can allow you toachieve financial comfort free from economic pressures. Recession cansometimes cause you to go deeper into debt rather than trimming back on variable expenses and unnecessaryspending. Developing a budget nowencourages saving and helps to avoid future debt.

In order to start a budget, youmust first consider your current priorities. A quick overview of your bankstatement will reveal if your priorities arereflected in your day-to-day spending. If priorities and spending fail to match,you will need to make changes in certainareas, such as saving more, paying downdebt faster, or simply reducing discretionary spending. Budgeting is alifelong commitment, and one that requires regular review and occasionalmodification depending on changing circum-stances and priorities. Just like dieting, budgetingwill only produce results if lifestyle changes aremade and routinely practiced. Cutting entirefood groups from yourdiet may produce unhealthy and short-termresults, just as altogetherremoving expenses fromyour budget may prove unrealistic and tempo-rary. For example, eatingone to two meals out permonth rather thanweekly visits for fast foodcreates additional savings to be used for other purposes. Choosing to shop for brand name clothing at thrift stores rather than paying full price

at retail stores allows you to maintain the samelifestyle, but within a budget. Budgeting suggestsreducing spending based on existing priorities, notcutting costs altogether. After priorities have been

set or evaluatedagainst current ex-penses, goals can beestablished. Evaluateyour goals both as anindividual and as aFamily. Start withshort-term goals to include things youwish to achieve in the next five years. Forsome, it may be adown payment for a

new vehicle, paying off outstanding credit carddebt, or simply beginning an emergency savings fund. Medium-term goals include those to

be realized in five to ten years. SomeFamilies may consider saving for adown-payment on a future home,while others may aspire to pay off education loans. Examples of long-term goals, which are to be realized in ten or more years, may include savings for your child’s collegeeducation, retirement savings, or possibly paying off a mortgage.

Whatever your goals, they willnever be reached unless you first determine what they are and howthey can be achieved. In order to realize these goals, certain budgetarychoices need to be made now. Cutting personal expenses to includespending money, eating out, and entertainment may provide monthlycontributions for a retirement accountor larger payments on a credit cardbill. Decisions made today will ultimately determine the success ofyour goals in the coming years.

Lastly and perhaps most importantly, is your emergency savings, also known as your “slushfund.” After you have established yourpriorities and determined your goals,you may wish to evaluate your household budget. If it excludes anykinds of savings, it may be time to re-evaluate your spending and divertsavings to an emergency fund. Starting and maintaining one of thesecan remove unnecessary financialstress in case of a future unexpected

financial crisis. The concept of paying yourself firstis certainly not a new one, but one that is rarely adhered to by many Families. An emergency fundshould contain three to six months worth of expenses. Setting up an allotment or automaticfund transfer from checking to savings can be incorporated into your monthly budget for stress-free savings.

The Financial Readiness Office offersmany wonderful tools and services to help you andyour Family establish a budget. Financial counselors are available for a one-on-one look atpersonal cash flow and investment and savings options. Weekly classes are also available to includeBank Account and Debit Card Management as wellas Money Management.

For more information, please call (270) 798-5518.

Recession Proof Your BudgetBy Alyssa Blakemore

Child, Youth & School Services1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44853. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33044. Gardner Hills (CDC)5. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67676. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (CDC) (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) 798-067414. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills (SAS)16. *Werner Park #1 (SAS)17. *Werner Park #2 (SAS)11. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-545519. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) & 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) 798-027725. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156626. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment27. 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) 798-4610

30. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140Recreation & Leisure

32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-424735. *The Zone36. 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 Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309452. 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) 956-1101/1100

62. 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 & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753578. 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

AAFES84. Airfield Mini Mall (270) 640-461485. Community Town Center

Class Six (270) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

68. Exchange (270) 439-184186. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184687. Firestone (270) 439-186588. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1 (Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102089. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191490. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635391. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (270) 431-2410

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Getting a better education continues to be one of the top ten resolutions made each year. MilitarySpouses have an extra incentive to com-plete this resolution with some of theadded educational benefits that areavailable. Benefits such as Military SpouseCareer Advancement Account (MyCAA),the post 9/11 GI Bill transfer program, theService Members Opportunity Colleges(SOC) Agreement, and the “Yellow Ribbon” Program, are here to help.

As a Spouse, moving from placeto place is routine. However, it is difficultto maintain career progression and educational credits with multiple moves.The SOC Agreement is a network of approximately 1900 colleges and universitiesthat ensures Service members like you and yourFamily are given sufficient educational opportunities. According to Military.com:

The SOC association of schools hasagreed to work together to make it easier foryou and your Family members to enroll in college programs by simplifying credit transfersand reducing residency requirements (the credits required to earn a degree at a givenschool). In addition, SOC schools normally offerdistance learning programs, as well as degreeprograms and individual courses.

Another educational benefit forSpouses is the MyCAA program. This programoffers educational assistance to Spouses, mostspecifically focused on portable careers. It offers funding up to a certain dollar amount tohelp with certifications, licensures, and education up to an Associate’s degree. Careerssupported by this program include but are notlimited to state teaching certifications, medicalcertifications and licensing exams, continuingeducation, GED tests and more. Following isthe list of eligibility requirements from militaryonesource.com.

• Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2.

• If the spouse of National Guard and/or AGR member,the sponsor must be onfederal Title 10 active duty orders as reported in DEERS.

• Spouses of Guard/Reserve members in an Alert, Transition Assistance, or Post Deployment status are not eligible.

• MyCAA accounts will be limited to the new$4,000 maximum benefit with a $2,000 fiscal year cap. Waivers to the fiscal year cap will be available for Spouse pursuing licensure or credentials with a cost that exceeds the $2,000 fiscal year cap up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000.

• Spouses must finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.

• Funding is limited to only Associate’s degrees, certifications and licensure programs.

Not all Spouses are eligible for assistance through the MyCAA program; however, there are still some options available. Veterans are allowed 36 monthsof educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Withthe Post 9/11 GI Bill, they may transfer someor all of those benefits to their dependents. Eligibility requirements mustalso be met for this benefit. You can find afull explanation of requirements atwww.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/.

The “Yellow Ribbon” Program fundstuition expenses at private schools that exceed the rate normally funded by the GIBill. The remainder of the funding is madeup by the participating institutions which

may contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses with the VA matching that amount.This opens up a world of opportunities at educational institutions in all 50 states and beyond!

A lot has changed in recent years inregard to programs and services available forSpouses and Family members and new information continues to come out about thesebenefits. If you find that you don’t qualify for theprograms listed above, don’t give up hope.There are numerous scholarships through private organizations, Veteran’s organizations,and others specific to your area of study, background or circumstance. If finishing or earning your degree is one of your resolutions.Don’t give up on your dream. Where there is awill, there is a way.

Education for yourFuture By Melissa Wells

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ACS Employment Readiness Office (270) 798-4289/4412

Glenn H. English Army Education Center (270) 798-3201/6988

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Take on a New Challenge

By Keri McPeak

By Drew Funk

Do you long for more adventure? Didyou vow to take on new challenges this year?Outdoor Recreation has many wonderful options to have you thinking on your feet, problem solving, and developing team workbonds with friends and coworkers. Even thoughthe ever popular Challenge Course Complex isclosed for the time being due to environmentalconcerns, the dedicated staff at MWR OutdoorRecreation has come up with a new plan of action.

MWR Outdoor Recreation is proudto announce the creation of a new low ropescourse! The new course offers ten elementsthat will challenge your group’s focus, balance,teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and interdependence. Some of these elements include the “Whale Watch” which is a large,pivoting platform that your group will attemptto balance on while shifting their positions. Ortry “The Mohawk Walk,” a series of balancecables between trees that your group will

navigate through from start to finish.The “TP Shuffle” is a balance beamtype obstacle where the participantswill be asked to arrange themselvesaccording to specified categories andif they touch the ground, they muststart over. These are just a few of thechallenging elements that the newcourse has to offer. The staff at MWROutdoor Recreation Adventure Programs is happy and excited to helpyou plan a program catered specificallyto the needs of your group.

This course is open to everyone,and would be a great way to build unitcohesion, foster new avenues of

communication for your office, establish trustamongst your team, and establish respect foreach individual’s unique differences and abilities. This course is offered in both half day(2hr) and full day (4hr) programs. Escape outdoors, enjoy beautiful scenery, and challenge yourself on the low ropes course!

To sign up for a program on the newlow ropes course, please contact Will Vallee at (270) 412-7855.

Resolve to have some cool fun in thesummer sun at Dolan Pool’s new Splash Zone!This brand new attraction offers water sprayingflowers, squirt guns,jets of water and manymore water features tokeep you cool. DolanPool, located insideGate 1, has alwaysbeen considered theperfect pool for the little ones. From thenewly renovated bathhouses and snack bar,to most recently thenew addition of theSplash Zone, it offersfun play for all ages.Splash parks provideparents with small children or children unfamiliar with swimming a safer option thanstanding water such as pools.

The Splash Zone is situated towardsthe back of Dolan Pool. Even with the new

addition, there still is plenty of area to grab oneof the available lawn chairs and catch some rays.Adding the Splash Zone to the newly renovated

Dolan Pool is just oneof the many ways FortCampbell strives toprovide the highestquality of services for Soldiers and their Families.

Patrons wishing toutilize the Splash Zoneinside Dolan Pool orthe pool itself can doso by paying the dailyfee of $2 per person,age 7 and older. Family and MWRAquatics help you get

more value for your money as children age sixand under are free with each paying adult.Monthly and seasonal Family passes are alsoavailable for purchase. The monthly Family passis $45 while the season Family pass last for four

months and costs $120. With the addition of theSplash Zone, the perfect opportunity to have asummer pool party for the younger children iseven more rewarding. Your children and guestswill truly enjoy themselves with the convenienceof having water fun that appeals to all ages.

For a full listing of prices, patron options, or to schedule a pool party please visitwww.fortcampbellmwr.com, or call Dolan Poolat (270) 798-5350.

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I love to cook on the grill. For the most part, I use it year-round, but there is something about summertime that makes it taste even better. Anotherwonderful bonus is that there are no pots or pans to clean. The mess is outside and the food tastes delicious. Cooking on the grill can also be a wonderful,healthy option. It is packed with flavor, but the fat drips away. Cooking healthy meals is important for the whole Family. These recipes are budget, waistline,and timeline friendly as you can prepare many parts of them in advance. You can also adapt to fit the needs of your Family. Try using pork chops or pork steaksinstead of pork tenderloin. Grilled peaches are also a tasty alternative to grilled pineapple. Why not give it a try?

Marinated Pork Tenderloin

1 small pork tenderloinMarinade:1 cup low sodium soy sauce2 Tbsp chopped garlic1 whole grapefruit1 whole lime¼ cup balsamic vinegar1 whole orangeSalt and pepper to taste

Rub the pork loin with salt and pepper. Juice the grapefruit, lime andorange and combine with remaining ingredients into a large zip topbag, add the pork loin and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight inthe refrigerator. Heat a grill to medium and place the pork loin onlow. Cook until juices run clear and meat is no longer pink. Times willvary with the size of the loin and the heat of your grill. It is importantto keep an eye on the meat as it can go from perfect to charred veryquickly.*To make a second meal, pull remaining pork loin apart with forks andtoss with your favorite barbeque sauce. Combine this with a wholewheat bun and you have pulled pork sandwiches! Serve with left oversalad or sweet potato fries.

Spinach Salad with Grilled Tomatoes

8 cups washed fresh spinach3 - 4 sliced fresh strawberries

1 large meaty tomato such as Roma1 small red onion

¼ cup chopped fresh pecans

Dressing:4 oz. bleu cheese

¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 Tbsp sugar

¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurtSalt and pepper to taste

Slice tomato into thick slices and grill untill lightly brown.Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix bleu cheese, balsamicvinegar, sour cream, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

Just before serving, top salad ingredients with dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream Sundaes

1 fresh pineapple½ gallon of store-bought homemade style vanilla ice creamOptional toppings: caramel, hot fudge, chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, whipped cream

Peel and core pineapple and cut into rings. Place on the grill untilpineapple is golden and heated through. You should see grill markswhen it is finished. Remove pineapple from the grill and place onering in a small bowl. Top with one scoop of homemade style vanillaice cream and toppings of your choice.

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Was one of your resolutions to travelmore? Why not be adventurous and check outsome of the world’s most amazing sights? The original Seven Wonders of the World were historically listed by the ancient Greeks as the mostprominent locales in their known world. Those original seven: The Colossus of Rhodes, The GreatPyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Lighthouse of Alexandria, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Statue of Zeus atOlympia and The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus,have largely been destroyed, but the historicalrecords prove their magnificence. The New SevenWonders of the World was changed on July 7,2007 by an organization based out of Spain, according to an online voting system from registrants all over the world. The New Seven Wonders of the World are truly amazing; each offers something different, new, and exciting. Resolve to broaden your horizons this year by breaking out of your travel rut and seeing the world!

The famous Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza arelocated in Mexico and are without a doubt one ofthe most renowned and preserved Mayan sites inthe world. Chichen Itza literally means “mouth ofthe well of Itza.” Tours are offered from mosttourist cities in the Mexican Caribbean. Why notview this wonder by taking a cruise to Cozumel?

Christ the Redeemer is located atop CorcovadoMountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The enormousstatue of Christ the Redeemer was built by aFrench sculptor, Paul Landowski, to show thatChrist loves all and is considered an importantmonument of the Catholic parishioners. This wonder welcomes visitors from all over the wholeworld with open arms.

The Great Wall of China is a series of stone andearthen buttresses located in Beijing. This wonderwas built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5thcentury BC and the 16th century to protect thenorthern borders of the Chinese Empire during therule of successive dynasties. The Great Wall ofChina is one of the most famous human structuresof the world that can be seen from space.

Machu Picchu, Peru is located in the Cusco regionand is home to one of the most beautiful Incancities. The city was undiscovered by the Spanishconquerors and remained lost for centuries and isnow considered an architectural jewel of style andnatural environment.

Petra, Jordan, known asthe “rose-red city,” drawsvisitors to its giant redmountains and extensivelycarved mausoleums. Petrahas more than 800 individual monuments,which were especiallycarved in the kaleidoscopesandstone by the technicaland artistic brilliance oftheir inhabitants.

The Roman Colosseum in Italy is an oval amphitheatre designed and built by the ancientRomans. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorialcontests and public spectacles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, anddramas based on classical mythology.

The Taj Mahal is a magnificent monument that reflects immense love and can be found in theAgra region of India. The Taj Mahal stands majestically on the right bank of River Yamuna. Thecomplex is organized in a rectangle, and is comprised of many buildings and structures allfunctioning together as the funerary monument forMumtaz Mahal. The intricate design is almost indescribable. Mark this on your list of must-sees.

All of the sites listed are definite wonders of our world. If youcan broaden your horizon by visitingjust one in your lifetime, it will absolutely be worth the time, effort,adventure and budget to plan youritinerary to a destination that will openyour ideas to wonder. Call MWRLeisure Travel Services to plan yournext destination at (270) 798-7436.

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What events will the new year bring?Why not start planning now! Whether it be asweet sixteen, wedding, reception, hail andfarewell, graduation, quinceañera, anniversary,bat mitzvah, or other special occasion, MWRhas the answer. Although you may be aware ofthe services and facilities offered, who couldn’tuse some assistance to pull it all together andensure that is executed seamlessly and createsbeautiful memories for you and your guests. Anew position as the Fort Campbell Family andMWR Catering and Events Coordinator wascreated for this exact reason.

Fort Campbell is blessed to have Cynthia Clack as our MWR Catering and EventsCoordinator. Cynthia, or CynDe as she likes tobe called, has been serving MWR for over 24 years and is a Spouse of a retired Soldier.Through her background and experience,CynDe brings a wealth of ideas to this new position.

CynDe is looking forward to spendingone-on-one time with clients who are looking

for help with hosting, planning,catering, and executing theirevents. The individual personal-ized service offered by Ms. Clackis exclusive to Fort Campbell andavailable to all eligible MWR patrons at no additional charge!Usually personalized services ofthis magnitude are extremelycostly. CynDe will also work withher clients to ensure that everydetail is in place to make theevent both successful and memorable. This includes beingflexible to your schedule and help with off-post events!

Many options are available includingan array of facilities and services available to accommodate everything from small to largesized events. With the one of a kind service offered, you will be on your way to hosting anevent or special occasion that will take place inthe record books as simply the best ever! What

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To utilize the exclusive personalizedservices of the Fort Campbell Family and MWRCatering and Events Coordinator, please feelfree to call Ms. Cynthia Clack at (270) 461-0274,or email her at cynthia.clack@us.army.mil or eaglecatering@fortcampbellmwr.com.

Do you find yourself perpetually fiveto ten minutes late? Looking around your housevowing to organize the clutter, again? I do.Getting organized is the one resolution that I continue to make every year and each year I start over again, frustrated that I didn’t followthrough. Maybe starting my resolution now will change that pattern so that I can start down the path of better organization and time management.

A book I read stated that “when you say that you don’t have time to do something, what you are really saying is ‘it is not

important enough for me to make time forit.’” That statement hit me in a profoundway. I thought back to how many times I hadmade those comments to people throughout my life. I truly value my friends,Family, and co-workers, and would neverwant them to think that they weren’t important enough for me to make time for them.

While doing research, I discoveredthat there is a lot of information availableabout organization and time management.As a matter of fact, a Google search of thoseexact words turned up over 36 million hits

as well as 1,250 books on Amazon.com, 2,492at Barnes&Noble.com, and almost 800 at Borders.com! Not to mention multiple seminars and self-help gurus who vow to helpme conquer this problem. I know I can’t bealone in this struggle as I have yet to find a bookentitled, “Melissa, This Book Will Fix Your Problem: Stop Procrastinating and Read it Now!”

In an effort to truly devote time andattention to this subject, I invite you to join meas I research reasons, tips, strategies and solutions to help improve my time managementand organization skills. I am also making this apublic resolution so that I have to followthrough. I will be starting this month with a toolfrom MIT’s website,www.web.mit.edu/uaap/learning/teach/time/. It is slightly focused on college students, but stillcontains some great information and assessment tools. Next month, I will follow upwith what I have learned from this site as well asother information that I have found on my journey of discovery. Make sure to check outour August issue for the continued series.

Have Someone Cater to Your Needs

GETTING THEREA Journey through Learning Time Management and Organizational Skills

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“I invite you to join me as I research reasons, tips, strategies and solutions to help improvemy time management and

organization skills.”

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