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3 Selfless Service, Humility Drives August Hometown HeroSPC Kim Payne is this month’s Single Soldier.

6 Game RushVideo sports versus real action, what’s your choice?

7 Get Your Wellness On!2nd Annual Suicide PreventionWellness Walk.

10 The Storms of LifeYou can weather them.

12 Broadcast CareersTwo local voices share their stories.

14 Buckets of MoneyWhich one do you fill first?

18 Packed with Protein Smart choices lead to a healthier you.

20 Trot for TroopsSeptember’s event means lacing up your running shoes!

20 Fun, Sun and....Football?Where will you go to beat the heat?

22 Staging SuccessFort Campbell High School’s Drama Department is a shining star.

24 Easy and Delicious School LunchesNo matter how you wrap it up, these delicious recipes will tame even the pickiest eater.

27 Guenette Arts & CraftsFeeling crafty? Guenette is the location to create memories.

29 Morning DashSet a routine the night before for stress free school mornings.

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Home Town Hero

With an impressive range of militaryskills and experiences from water survivaltrainer, food inspector/veterinarian technicianto working for Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) - Army Specialist Kimberly R.Payne exemplifies the characteristics of anabove-and-beyond Soldier. She has morethan one MOS skill identifier, is currently pursuing a degree in nursing, serves as theTreasurer for the BOSS office and is now thehead of the BOSS single parent program, afirst here at Fort Campbell. Combine thoseaccomplishments and attributes with a driveto achieve and a selfless personality that puts

the needs of others before herown and one can clearly see whyshe is Fort Campbell’s Hometown Hero for the monthof August. SPC Payne sat downwith MWR Life for Single Soldiers Magazine recently totalk about her goals, military lifeand tell how her positive outlookon life lines up with Army values.

MWR: SPC Payne, you were chosen to be this month’s Hometown Hero for your workwith the Better Opportunitiesfor Single Soldiers program hereat Fort Campbell. How do you feel about being chosen for suchan honor?

Payne: “It means a lot to me. I feel honored to be selected asthe Hometown Hero this month.Being selected as the hero, well, I don’t feel like I am the only one. Everyonethat puts on this uniform is a hero too. I alsofeel honored being selected as a single parent. I feel like I can be a representation forall Single Soldier parents here at Fort Campbell. It is not easy being a single parent in the military.”

MWR: As a BOSS Officer, you were recently chosen to head up the BOSS single parent program. Congratulations on your new role andfor being the first to lead a new program here at the installation.How do you feel about being appointed?

Payne: “It is a privilege to be recognized as a leader for thisnew program. I am thrilled thatI was selected for this respon-sibility! I am looking forward toworking with and bringing more

Single Soldier parents and theirchildren better opportunities totravel, explore, engage and

experience new things in the local andsurrounding areas.”

MWR: What is your vision for this new program?

Payne: “I would like to give Single Soldier parents the same opportunities that Single Soldiers have in the BOSS program. Single Soldier parents who are new to the areashould have the opportunity to meet otherSingle Soldier parents that may have beenhere for a while and they can share information and ideas about things and activities to do in the local area with others.For example, they can talk about the bestschools in the local area, day care and extracurricular activities.”

MWR: What led you to join the United States Army?

Payne: “I always wanted to join the military because I have always looked at the militaryas a stepping stone to better my life. It provides structure and better opportunities toget a [higher] education.”

MWR: What is the best thing about joining?

Payne: “The opportunity to travel and meet new people. The overall experience of a military lifestyle.”

MWR: What it the worst thing about joining?

Payne: “Making new friends and then having

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to leave them. If you have kids, it’s a good experience for them to travel and see new environments, but at the same time it is hard for them to adjust and then leave their closefriends behind.”

MWR: Would you recommend others join the military?

Payne: “Yes, I would recommend others jointhe military because it has, overall, been agood experience for me. You have to take thegood with the bad and you have to learn tobalance it out. I’ve had the opportunity totravel to Egypt, but without the military I probably would have never gone there.”

MWR: Has it impacted your life positively?

Payne: “Yes I think so. It has made me strong. I learned to be more independent. It hasmade me physically fit and wiser.”

MWR: How did being stationed in Egypt affect your leadership abilities?

Payne: “Going from a unit from where I had asupervisor to a place where I was on a one-man duty station, I basically had to notonly perform my daily duties, I had to learnand perform the job of a 68T (animal care specialist) which is a vet-tech. When we areoverseas, if there is no vet-tech around we,the 68Rs (veterinary food inspection specialist) have to fill in and perform their

duties to the best of our abilities.And vice versa, if there are no foodinspectors on hand, they (the animal care specialists) have to fillin for us. Vet-techs look afterMWDs (military working dogs)and/or “mascots” while overseas.”

MWR: What else did you in whileoverseas?

Payne: “While in Egypt, I had to basically figure out a system where I not only had to inspect the diningfacility, the food delivered to the dining facility and the FX (Force Exchange), but I also had to go outand visit OP (observation posts)and inspect their kitchen andcooler areas. I also had to inspecttheir mascots while visiting the OP sites.”

MWR: Any other training?

Payne: “Yes. I was also a water combat survival trainer, while I was stationedin Egypt. I basically helped Soldiers properlytread water with combat gear on.”

MWR: What school are you attending andwhat are you studying?

Payne: “I am majoring in Nursing. I am currently enrolled in Hopkinsville

Community College onlinecourses and in the classroom.This is something I feel I wouldbe good at. Helping and caringfor the well-being of others issomething I am really passionateabout.”

MWR: What motivates you to dowhat you do?

Payne: “I think my main drive isto succeed and to be great rolemodel for my daughter, Kinley. I want to succeed and do well toprovide and take care of her, because I am all she has.”

MWR: How has working forBOSS affected you?

Payne: “I think BOSS is helpingme coming out of my shell as faras being shy and communicatingwith people. It is helping me withpublic speaking, instead of beingthat person in the back of theroom, now I am the person in the

front of the room. I am getting out, doingmore and meeting people I would not havemet if it wasn’t for the BOSS program.”

MWR: What were your plans before joiningthe military?

Payne: “I had started classes at Darton College in Albany, Georgia before I joined theArmy. I am taking classes now toward my finishing my nursing degree. I am undecidedright now about whether I will stay in theArmy with a nursing degree. I will probablychange my MOS first.”

MWR: Is there anything you would like to say to the Single Soldier community?

Payne: “If you haven’t checked out the BOSSprogram yet, you should, there are a lot greatactivities for Single Soldiers. BOSS offers a lottrips at discounted prices to get Soldiers outof the barracks. There are a lot volunteer opportunities with BOSS, it gives you thechance to give back to the community. Volunteering is a good feeling, it is good tohelp others. It feels like you are making a dif-ference, a real impact in people lives.”

“My advice to the young Soldieris to manage your money wisely,enroll in college and take advan-tage of all the opportunities the

Army has to offer.”~ SPC Kimberly R. Payne

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Having a great passion for real sports,whether it’s football, soccer or skating, could serveto improve your video gaming skills - according tosingle Soldiers affiliated with the Better Opportu-nities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program who recently expressed their passion for extremesports on the field and on the big screen. BOSSVice President SPC Joshua R. Charles is a longtime fan of the television-based gaming console.“I have been playing video games since I was fiveyears old, but I never really spent lots and lots ofhours playing video games,” he said.

Charles, who prefers John Madden football games and NHL games developed by EA Sports, likes to play seasonal tournamentswhere the video game has just as many games asthe real sport. “I like to play the full season. I will always play the season games as (the option) is inthe game,” he said. Games made by the Redwood City, CA. –based developer, EA, provide a better gaming experience, according tothe BOSS VP.

“I like EA Sports games. I feel that ifSony or another company would make sportsgames, they would not be of the same quality andthe game features would not have the same emphasis as EA has in their games. This is becauseEA is more of a sports video game producer thanany other company,” he explained. His favorite EAsports title is the FiFA series. “Give me FiFA. I willplay FiFA all day, every day,” he said emphatically.

Charles is an avid football and soccervideo game fan and his love for that genre of gaming may have come from his joy in playingthose sports in the real world where he played football and soccer during his high school years.

“In high school, I played for four yearsand three different schools. For offense I playedwide receiver, defense I would rotate betweenstrong safety and cornerback. My best positionwas wide receiver. As far as soccer, I played for thelocal American Youth Soccer Organization, in Los Angeles. Playing sports helped me to developteamwork, but it also gave me a sense of individualism in perfecting my skills for the sake ofthe team. If I am not good, then the team is notgood. Everyone has to do their part,” he said.

Playing video games does providesome level of excitement while stimulating yoursenses; it does not necessarily make up for thereal, physical competition found in the real world, according to Charles. “If I had a choice betweenplaying the game or the real sport, I would choosethe real sport. One reason is because it would actually make me physically involved instead of sitting on my butt and getting fat from playing a

video game all day. Another reason is that youwould not get the same rush from the wind (fromrunning) or being tackled while playing the gamefor real, as you would playing with your thumbs.”Charles said he is looking forward to the release ofEA’s FiFA ’14, set to hit stores this September. The game will be available for all platforms (PS3,Xbox360, Wii, Nintendo).

For another BOSS Soldier, gamer tag“Chuckiez13”, NHL-themed video games withhigh impact and non-stop action is more of hisspeed. “I am an avid hockey fan so I really like to

play NHL games. My favorite sports team is theAnaheim Ducks,” said SPC Jay Rodriguez, another single Soldier active in the BOSS programhere at Fort Campbell.

Rodriguez said he was more into platform and road-based sports such as bikingand skating. He enjoyed pushing the limits of highadrenaline sports. “I was more of a skater growingup. I skateboarded a lot. I used to always go tothe X games (extreme competition sportingevents),” He said. Extreme events, according toRodriguez, include daredevil athletes who compete on a professional level in biking, skating,rollerblading and other areas. “You have pro bikers, pro skaters and professional rollerbladeskaters performing stunts and tricks in differentstyles of competition to include big air, half pipe,vertical ramps and street style,” he explained. Hisfavorite game is Tony Hawk Pro Skater2 for the

Playstation2. Rodriguez, who has experience competing in extreme sports, said balance is thekey to success. “I had to compete on a half pipe,big air and street. It is very competitive and goodequilibrium is very necessary on the half pipe andbig air to be able to stay on the board.”

New Releases:

Motorbike (banKo Games), is a physics-based game where gamers ride a motorcyclethrough an obstacle course while eagles soar high

above. The rider is challenged to stay on the bikewhile riding over crates, ladders, barrels, and 20foot containers in different positions. The landscapes are ice capped mountains, naturalscenery and metal structures. Gamers can select abike, customize gloves, goggles, and bike designs. This game has a split screen that allows two riders (gamers) to compete on thesame course.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 (Konami)uses the Fox engine, the same engine used in theMetal Gear Solid 5. This game has plenty of visualimprovements; individual blades of grass on thefield have impressive detail. This version of FiFAhas an animation system that has collision impactfeatures and the AI (artificial intelligence) thinksthree moves ahead.

Game Rushby SGT Robert W. Mitchell

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September is Suicide PreventionMonth. In an effort to continue to spread theword and bring awareness to this seriousissue, Fort Campbell’s Installation Suicide Prevention Office is teaming up with severallocal agencies to hold a Community WellnessDay on Saturday, September 7.

The event will beginwith the 2nd Annual WellnessWalk at 9 a.m. on September 7at Sportsman’s Lodge. LastSeptember, over 300 peoplejoined us to raise awareness.What a fabulous day we had!Not only will the Wellness Walkheighten awareness of this serious subject, but it will alsoinclude fun for everyone! Various agencies will have information booths set upalong the walk where you canget your passport stampedafter talking with staff abouttheir display. Children will havea bingo card that can be usedto find hidden symbols along

the route that will correspond to the matchingflag on their card. The providers will discussservices they offer to the community and answer any questions the walkers may haveabout those services.

The first 300 participants who finishthe route with their stamped passports orcompleted bingo cards will receive a stein,similar to the ones presented at a GermanVolksmarch. Children’s steins are available forour younger participants and are

non-breakable. If the reward of a stein and thegained knowledge is notenough to entice you -Sportsman’s Lodge will beoffering a continentalbreakfast along with otherdelicious food later in themorning. We invite you tocome out and join us fortons of fun and also tobring awareness to ourcommunity to help prevent suicide. For additional information,please call the SuicidePrevention Office at (270) 412-0078.

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The footage of Barbara Garcia was made public as fellowstorm survivors began recoveringfrom the fright and horror they experienced while a 200 mph tornado demolished their neighbor-hoods. Barbara Garcia, an OklahomaCity storm survivor, was in one moment sitting on a stool in herhome holding her dog, and in thebat of an eyelash, found herselfstanding in the rubble of everythinglost. She noted during an interviewabout everything she possessed, “Itwas there and then it was gone…injust…no time.” Just like that, theworld Barbara once knew was gonebefore she could blink her eyes. Adisaster like this certainly begs thequestion: What do we do when thestorms of life take from you what youcherish most?

What do you do when a Casualty Assistance Officer or a Police Officeris standing in your doorway and begins the conversation with, “I express my deepest regret…?”

What do you do when that car thatyou spent so much money on has anengine that suddenly blows?

What do you do when the college(s)that you invested four or eight yearsof your time (and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars)into does not land you the careerthat you had dreamed of way back then?

What do you do when “life happens?”

There is really no easy answerfor this, therefore I will begin by say-ing that life is life -we must beginhere. While it is that we sometimes

fail to understand the events that lifeunfolds on our journey, we must accept the fact that life has its ownideas about how it is going to express itself. It does this without anyinput or say-so from us! In fact, I oncecontemplated writing a book and titling it, “Excuse me Life, but I’mstanding right here!”

I believe part of the answerto the questions of the circum-stances of life often lie in our perception. It is a personal mantrathat I’ve asserted for years; I believeperception is everything! I evenwrote about it in the January issue ofMWR Life. I say that because eachone of us carries a perspective thatdictates how we respond to thestorms—good, bad or indifferent.Let me go a little bit deeper with this.

A few years ago I cameacross the story of two women whosuffered heartache. Each had suffered a broken heart at the handsof men who promised them theworld; knights in shining armor thatpromised these women the kind ofromance that would put movies likeThe Notebook to shame. Travel,thrills, adventure, candlelight din-ners, sandy beaches, priceless gownsand ball-room dancing; what morecould a woman want?

Each man respectively left a“Dear Susan” in place of their promises and just walked away—lifehappened. Each woman went outand purchased a rope, paper and apencil. The first woman, through anemotional outburst, used the penciland paper to write a note detailingthe pain and the heartbreak that shehad experienced as a result, andthen used the rope to hang herself.

The other woman calmly

used her pencil and paper to write anote detailing the pain and heart-break that she had also experienced. However, in her case,as the words came together, thebleeding of her heart became thelyrics to a song. Lyrics she would latersubmit to a publishing company thatwas ultimately made into a song by arecording artist. A song to which shereceived significant royalties-$50,000to be exact! She remained calm during her storm.

Did you know that the most recognizable feature of a hurricane is the eye? According to the Depart-ment of Atmospheric Sciences, theeye of a hurricane is calm becausethe rotational forces of the hurricaneitself deflects the wind slightly awayfrom the center, causing the wind torotate around the center of the hurricane (the eye wall), leaving theexact center (the eye) calm. With allof the chaos around it, the eye remains calm.

Back to my story: while thefirst woman was shaking her fist andscreaming in disbelief, the other wascalmly accepting things as they happened. While one was mourningher loss in anger, the other was marveling at the opportunity of self-expression. One responded tolife through pain, the other throughpassion.

“In three words,” said Robert Frost,“I can sum up everything I've learnedabout life: it goes on.”

I’ll add: “Storms Intermittent.”

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Perspective Management


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Obtaining a degree in higher education is a goal many Soldiers, Family members, Retirees and Civilians strive toachieve. While in school, we tend to focus onclasses that we will lead us to the perfect job inthe perfect career field. But what happens afteryou receive that hard earned diploma? Is theperfect job in the perfect careerfield waiting for you? It can be a bitharder than that and it may takeyou a while to find the right careerfor you, but it can be done. What I found when speaking to my peersis that only a handful of people are working in the career field they thought they would be inwhile in school. Most of them recommended obtaining a generaldegree and then specializing as youmove forward in your chosen field.Of course, speaking to an advisorat the university or college in whichyou are enrolled is the best action to take.

Two local broadcastersfound their way into their careerfield by taking advantage of opportunities presented to them over the years.Van Stokes and David Loos, Jr. might have familiar voices if you listen to Austin Peay StateUniversity Sports Network. Both “simply fellinto” broadcasting without a plan to achievesuccess in this field. But successful they are andsuccess comes in multiple fields; Stokes is theRecreation Division Chief and Deputy Directorof Family and MWR at Fort Campbell and wasnamed the 2008 Man of the Year by USAWrestling. Loos is one of the owners and radiopersonalities for 1400 AM WJZM and 105.1 FMWVRY and he was named the 2013 Spirit ofAustin Peay recipient for his contributions toAPSU and the community over the last 16 years.Broadcasting is something they both love and I asked each of them if they could answer a fewquestions about how they came to this point intheir lives.

MWR:Did you always know you wanted to workin your field? Was it a straight course, or did you back into/fall into a job that led you to this career?

Stokes: It was not a straight course for me. I became involved with broadcasting with theArmed Forces Network in Europe while workingin Germany for nine years. After moving backhome, I received an unexpected call from ESPNthat helped put me on this road. By then, I realized that it was something I wanted to continue.

Loos: My path into the radio business was definitely not planned. I was traveling to Hawaiiwith the Austin Peay basketball team for a holiday tournament in 1997 when I was asked -on the plane - to fill in on the radio broadcast forthe games. The chance to buy WJZM and WVRYalso came at a “right place-right time”.

MWR: What skill is the most valuable one youdeveloped for your success? Was it a skill youlearned in school/ college, or one you learnedon the job?

Stokes: Aside from having the patience of Job,one of the most important skills is to be able tellthe right story and not be awash in a sea of information and statistics. Although people relate to sports differently, the broadcaster has aresponsibility to tell the story in a way that helpspeople understand the experience.

Loos: From a sports broadcasting standpoint I am not sure I have so much of a developed skillbut more of a knowledge base about the sportsI am calling and a comfort level talking on air. If there is a skill that has been developed, it istransitioning from sports broadcasting to otherprograms. I definitely had to learn to be more ofa conversationalist.

MWR:What do you wish you knew then (early inyour career) that you know now?

Stokes: In television, I wish I had a deeper understanding of the technical roles of everyoneinvolved with the production. Also, I did notknow how difficult it could be to reach the highest levels, or how many excellent announcers were working in the field.

Loos: Come prepared! Early in my career I justtried to show up and just wing it. Over time, I realized that the more prepared you are, thebetter the outcome will be.

MWR:What is the biggest misperception aboutyour career or industry?

Stokes: This is not a glamorous business. It involves hours of prepa-ration, and schedules that must accommodate long hours. It can takea long time to prepare for a shortbroadcast.

Loos: I think there is a perception thatwe just show up and talk. To be successful you have to come in prepared. A great amount of time isspent prior to going on the air. I don’tthink people understand how muchtime is spent doing work off the air to prepare.

MWR:What would you consider yourbiggest accomplishment with this career field?

Stokes: I have always enjoyed national or international competitions, and in particular withthe Olympic community. Regardless of exposure, or the level of competition, there is al-ways a sense of accomplishment when the rightstory has been told.

Loos: Working with Van Stokes! In all seriousness, the opportunities to work with people that I learn from, including Van, and theknowledge that is passed on from folks I consider great.

MWR: What advice would you give someoneconsidering going into this field?

Stokes: Never turn down an opportunity to getwork. You build your skills through experience,and you never know where the next opportunitymight lead.

Loos: Be patient. You won’t be on Sportscenterout of the gate. Be yourself. Find a style that youare comfortable with and work at it. Don’t try tobe someone else. Finally, be prepared. Knowwhat you are talking about. No matter how wellyou speak, people will know when you don’thave an idea of what you are talking about.

No matter your chosen field, be patient and take advantages of opportunitiespresented to you. Seek advice from successfulpeople in the field and continue your education.

by Tara GoodsonB r o a d c a s t C a r e e r s Train Your Brain


Family Finances

I had a wise financial advisor tellme once “you can spend your money anyway you want but you can only spend itonce.” Every time we get paid we havefive places or buckets for our money togo: taxes, short term debt, living expenses, saving and investing, or we cangive some away to our favorite cause (giving). We can get into trouble when wefollow the order in figure 1 below, whenwe should follow the order in figure 2:

The whole idea is to learn to payyourself first and fill up the saving and investing bucket to achieve short term,mid-term and long term goals. The bigdifference between the two figures aboveis that one of the buckets is missing inFigure 2; short term debt. Think of yourgoals as buckets to fill. When we becomedebt free we no longer have to put anymoney in that short term debt bucket.Now I can put it toward other bucketsthat I “need to” or “want to” fill. In Figure1, the debt is located before the moneyhits the bank. This is because many of uslike to set debt payments up as

allotments so we can ensure paymentsare made. I say eliminate those debts andturn those payments into saving and investing allotments that help us pay ourselves first and achieve our goals.

The diagram across shows six bucketsthat saving and investing can fill.

Starting a new business may be along term goal for some. It is best to saveand go into a new business venture debtfree if possible. Charitable giving is forlong term planned giving to your favoritecause. Freedom from long term debt isgetting that mortgage paid off early orfor student loans. Lifestyle desires is for avacation home, a boat or that RV youhave always wanted. The Family needsbucket is for emergency funds, future education costs for children or long termcare costs for parents. My favorite is thefinancial independence bucket, betterknown as the retirement fund. Financialindependence is a different state of mindthan retirement, which sounds like thebeginning of the end to me.

So which of these buckets shouldyou fill first? Do you need to fill all ofthese buckets? The answer to both ofthese questions is: it depends on yourgoals. As a financial advisor I can tell youthat there are certain buckets that needto be filled first. Everyone should have anemergency fund that is equal to three tosix months of expenses. If you have longterm debt like a student loan that shouldbe a bucket to fill as soon as possible, andthe earlier you begin to fill your financialindependence fund the longer you haveto put the power of compound-ing to work for you.

Take some time to examine your goals and thenput them in writing. A simpleformat to use is the acronymPAT, Purpose, Amount, andTime. For example a goal statement for an emergencyfund might read like this: I willhave $3,000 in my emergencyfund bucket in 12 months bysaving $250 a month to my savings account by allotment.Write your goals out and display them somewhere you

see them every day and as you fill abucket go ahead and have a little cele-bration. Goals are meant to provide us di-rection; if you don’t know where you aregoing how you do know if you ever getthere?

There are four truths about money thatwe all have to face:

1. We all have limited resources. 2. There are always more places to

spend money than money available to spend.

3. How we spend our money today impacts our future, every dollar I spend today is not available later.

4. The longer term our perspective with our money the better decisions we will make about our daily spending.

To achieve success we need to beguided by fundamental principles. I always advise my clients to live by thefollowing four financial principles:

1. Learn to live on less than you make. 2. Avoid debt like other dangers. 3. Save for future needs and wants. 4. Set long term goals for your money to

help you prioritize daily spending.These are fundamental principles thatprovide long term stability and clarity toour financial outlook.

For additional information and assistance with all of your financial concerns,please call the ACS Financial Readiness Program at (270) 798-5518 to schedule a confidential one on one appointment.


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Community Services17. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director(270) 798-932218. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293519. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551817. Lending Closet (270) 798-631320. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600021. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-027722. ASYMCA Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156623. ASYMCA Family Center (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment24. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182225. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217524. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461026. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076624. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-461027. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140

Recreation & Leisure28. Baldonado Pool (270) 798-520729. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535030. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631031. Single Pool (270) 798-424732. The Zone (270) 461-0603 33. BOSS Program (270) 798-785834. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588724. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490635. Challenge Course (270) 412-785536. Adventure Program (270) 412-785437. Archery Range (270) 798-217538. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217538. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217540. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217541. Paintball (270) 956-311842. Parks & Pavilions Office (270) 798-217543. Riding Stables (270) 798-262944. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217545. RV Park (Fletchers Fork) (270) 798-217546. Skeet Range (270) 412-401547. Small Arms Recreational Range 16 (270) 798-300133. Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness48. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 49. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309450. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941851 Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735552. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275353. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430654. Olive PFF (270) 798-410155. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332056 Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services57. Army Education Center (270) 798-320158 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669359. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/110060. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561258. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171

61. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680662. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572963. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging64. IHG Hotel (931) 431-449665. IHG Hotel (Satellite Location) (270) 439-222966. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services67. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979368. Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (270) 798-805569. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716170. Commissary (270) 798-366371. Division Parade Field72. Fisher House (270) 798-833073. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504774. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449575. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753576. MWR Director (270) 798-995376. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681877. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498678. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636

The Exchange79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King

Green Beans Coffee (270) 640-461480. Community Town Center

Class Six (931) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

66 Exchange/Food Court/Mall (270) 439-184181. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184682. Firestone (270) 439-186583. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1(Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102084. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191485. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635386. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (931) 431-241087 . Tennessee Shoppette (gas) (931) 431-4944

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Our muscles, skin, bones andmany other parts of the body contain significant amounts of protein. Protein accounts for 20% of our total bodyweight. Proteins are large molecules consisting of amino acids which our bodies and the cells in our bodies need tofunction properly. Our body structures,functions, the regulation of the body'scells, tissues and organs cannot exist without proteins.

Clean protein can be found in avariety of foods. Meat (to include fish),eggs, milk, cheese are all good sources.Nuts and beans are also well known forbeing a good source of protein. However,you may need to add a protein supplement to your daily intake.

There are mixed views on howmuch protein the body can absorb atonce, but the general opinion is the bodycan only absorb 40-50 grams at one time.If you were to consume that amount and

your body only needed 25 grams, the excess would be converted and stored asbody fat. An individual that is sedentarywill not need to consume as much proteinas an individual that is active. There maybe underlying factors regarding yourbody’s needs for protein and this can be determined by your doctor, nutritionistor dietician.

I surveyed a variety of individualsfrom different fitness levels to find out if they use a protein supplement and if so, the reason. The majority use a supplement for recovery and rebuildingof muscle tissue after workouts. All consumed a protein shake after eachworkout and occasionally before bed.Only a few used them as a meal replacement and some stated that theywould consume it as a snack on occasion.The majority wanted a protein supplement that offers great taste, lowfat, and fewer calories, less cholesterol,dissolves easily and provides the rightamount of protein for their needs. Although there was no brand that stoodout, the common denominator was Whey Protein. There are several brands tochoose from at different price ranges and with a wide assortment of added nutrients. However, you will need to besure to do your research. A soy basedprotein may work for your friend but not

sit well with your body. A Casein or BeefProtein Supplement may be more effective if you can afford it. These products were consumed in combinationwith Whey Protein. Protein comes in different forms of absorption as well, concentrate = fast, isolate = faster, hydrolyzed = fastest.

Whey Protein is one of the twomajor groups of proteins found in milk. It is a highly digestible source of protein.Soy protein is derived from soy beans(Edamame). This is a selection that manyvegetarians or females choose. Thisseems to be a controversial product, sobe sure to do your research when choosing. Casein is the chief proteinfound in milk and cheese. Of the true proteins found in milk, about 82 percent isCasein. You have heard of Little Miss Muffet, right? Well she was eating herCurds (Casein) and Whey. Beef proteinpowder comes from actual beef, but it’shad virtually all of its fat stripped away. Asa result, this protein powder digests veryquickly, making it a worthwhile substitution for whey if you have a milk-protein allergy.

Different dietary and health care requirements determine correct proteinneeds. Ensure you speak to your healthcare professional before beginning a protein supplement.

by Charlene Frasher

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ECFT

It’s time to break out your runningshoes and set a good pace for the SeptemberEagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) event.Hopkinsville will host their second activity and the ninth event for this year’s ECFT. Trot for the Troops will take place on Satur-day, September 14. Registration is open online at www.fortcampbellmwr.com orwww.active.com or you can register in personat the Hopkinsville YMCA. Active duty

Families will receive a military discount forregistered participants, with a maximum discount of $10 per Family.

Race day registration begins at 6:30a.m., the 1 mile Family Fun Run begins at 8a.m. with the 5K/10K to follow immediatelyafter at 8:30 a.m. This chip-timed race beginsat the YMCA and continues the route alongEagle Way, with various turn around pointsdependent on the race length.

There are eightage categories tochoosefrom within the 1-mileFamily Fun Run, 5K RoadRace and 10K Road race.Trot for the Troops event organizers, HopkinsvilleYMCA, have hosted therun for several years andeven offer free childcarefor registered racersfrom 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.All participants will receive a race t-shirt with

their registration fee and all proceeds helpbenefit the Hopkinsville YMCA scholarshipfund. You can also support the ChristianCounty Chamber of Commerce by partici-pating in the Salute Week Chili Cook-Off onFriday, September 13 at 4 p.m. in downtownHopkinsville at the Farmer’s Market.

The October ECFT event will beback in Clarksville for the Go Commando HalfMarathon. Registration is available online atwww.fortcambellmwr.com.

by Tara GoodsonTrot for Troops

This n’ That

Ahhh, summertime is in fullswing! I love to be out in the sun, whetherit is at a water park, a zoo, an amusementpark, or just outside relaxing by a body ofwater. Give me a beach, a river, a lake, ora backyard pool and I will be content. Ofcourse, summertime also means LeisureTravel Services is at its busiest with all thevacations and attractions folks seek outfor their much deserved down time.

Amusement parks that include water parks are among thebest value and offer a full day of funfor all ages. A couple of the morepopular parks include HolidayWorld/Splashin’ Safari and BeechBend/Splash Lagoon. Both parks arelocated just a short drive away andinclude free parking, free sunscreenand free sodas with the admissionprice. Can’t beat that for a great Family value! For those seeking more ofa thrill there’s always Six Flags Mid America or Six Flags Over Georgia. Zoos

are also a great way to spend a relaxingsummer day. The Nashville Zoo has agiant jungle gym where your children canuse up some of that never-ending-energy.Of course, there’s always a good old

fashioned baseball game. Summer, hotdogs and baseball just seem to go handin hand and you can get the entire expe-rience at a Nashville Sounds minor leaguebaseball game.

Speaking of sporting events,summertime also means Tennessee Titans Eagle Zone tickets go on sale Thisyear we will be offering a one time opportunity to purchase season passes

(sold in pairs) on August 1. No pre-registration is necessary as this saleis on a first come, first served basiswith limited availability. For more information on Titans tickets

and any other attractions,please contact LeisureTravel Services at (270) 798-7436 or stop byour office in the ExchangeMall to speak with an agent.

byMignon Deason

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by Jessica Ryan

The Fort Campbell High School(FCHS) Drama Department experienced asuccessful run during the 2012-2013 academic year. The students and teachersproduced their fall drama The Legend ofSleepy Hollow in November. They then followed with their spring musical The LittleShop of Horrors in April. Both productionsbrought the school together. Similar to theproverb, “it takes a village to raise a child,” it takes a community to raise, or um…put together a school play. Long after-school rehearsals, precise coordination from different academic departments, hours ofbuilding sets and costumes (not to mention,puppets) and generous support from staffmembers – these just scratch the surface ofwhat it takes to put on a FCHS play.

While it sounds extensive, the FCHSDrama teacher Nelson Torres, or known as Mr.Torres by his students, makes theatre productions seem effortless. Torres beganteaching at FCHS last year. Although he isnew to the Fort Campbell community, Torresis not new to teaching or theatre production.With six years of teaching under his belt, hepreviously taught in Florida and Puerto Rico.Prior to teaching, he built sets for communitytheatres while he obtained his Master’s degree in Education. Torres became familiarwith the Department of Defense EducationActivity (DoDEA) school system after he saw ajob posting on USAJOBS.gov and decided toapply. Once he received the job offer, hepacked his bags and moved to the FortCampbell area.

At FCHS, Mr. Torres plays a vital role in the school’s Drama Department. During regular school hours, he teaches approximately 70 students among three

Drama classes. In his Drama class, Torresfollows a curriculum which covers differenttheatre areas. From acting to directing totechnical aspects, Torres’ students gain a well-rounded understanding of theatreproduction. For instance, during one particular class, the students learnedabout prosthetics and made their ownhorns and ears. In other classes, students watched clips from famousstage plays and saw how all the theatreelements came together. His students commented that he is very energetic, creativeand encouraging. “He wants everyone to getout of their shell,” said Jasmyn Mullins, an incoming senior.

After school, he is involved with theDrama Club and theatre productions. With

the Drama Club, Torres hopes thathis students get an opportunity topractice what they learn in hisDrama class. He states there is aninflux of 30 to 60 students involved in the Drama Club. Dur-ing the play season, the numbercan rise to over 100 students.For each theatre production,Torres holds open auditionsmeaning that every student iseligible to try out. In additionto filling cast roles, crew rolesare equally important. Students are involved inevery aspect of the produc-

tion such as working behind thescenes, handling concessions and usheringpatrons to their seats. Most notably, Torresand his students work together to design andbuild stage sets and costumes. For The LittleShop of Horrors, the team constructed uniquesets from scratch and colorful puppets to portray the vicious and lively plant Audrey II.

Theatre productions also allow otheracademic departments to get involved. During The Little Shop of Horrors, the FCHSband provided live music during each performance. In addition, the cast and crewreceived help from other teachers andteacher aides with choreography and singing.Jasmyn Mullins and her sister Ashley, an incoming sophomore, were the Doo-WopGirls in The Little Shop of Horrors. The sistersremarked that it was their first time being in amusical, and they were excited to be part ofthe cast. “It was a lot of fun, but very strenuous because we had to learn new musicand we had to perform with a live band,” said Ashley. “It was kind of interesting learning ourparts because we never did a musical before.”

As the 2013-2014 academic year approaches, Torres anticipates another successful season. Many of his Drama classstudents will return for another semester.Some of them will become teaching assistantsand group leaders. They will help Torres instruct his classes and learn advanced coursematerial. In regards to the upcoming theatreproductions, Torres has yet to announce whatthe fall production will be. Last year, he allowed his students to choose the play basedon his recommendations.

Whatever the students decide, Torres hopes to continue improving theDrama department and expanding his students’ skills. “A lot of the students learnedthe basics and did very well,” said Torres.“[For this upcoming school year] I want themto apply those skills and become more creative and reach more impressive levels withthe productions.”

Would you like to get involved with the FCHS Drama Department? Contact [email protected] formore information.

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As I looked for easy school lunch recipes, I realized that you can put anything you like into a wrap. I found wrap recipes for chicken BLT, roastbeef, Asian chicken, fajita, pulled pork, veggies - and the list goes on. If your child has a favorite food (or you have leftovers you need to use)– wrap it up. Wraps are easy to transport, easy to hold and easy to eat. The most common wrap, or flatbread, to use is a tortilla. In additionto traditional flour tortillas, you can try herb, pesto, whole wheat, jalapeno, lemon, spinach, and tomato flavors.

Garden Chicken Wrap(www.kidshealth.org)

4 whole-wheat, 8” wraps • 2 cups store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded½ cup shredded carrots • 1 avocado, thinly sliced1 cups baby spinach leaves • ¼ cup of your favorite fat-free/low-fat dressing(about 1 tablespoon per wrap)

1. Place wraps side by side on a flat surface. Divide chicken into four portions (about ½ cup each). Place a portion of chicken on each wrap.

2. Top each wrap with carrots, avocado, and spinach.3. Drizzle dressing evenly over each wrap.4. Roll each wrap tightly and cut on the diagonal.5. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerate for lunch the next day.

Sandwiches are always a favorite and easy to pack. You can use the bread of your choice or if you want to give it “special sandwich status” - use a croissant. Pack with carrots, fresh grapes and a small yogurt cup. Of course, you can vary this anyway you want. Switch upthe sandwich filling, use different veggies and fruits, add crackers; your only limit is your imagination.

The Best Egg Salad Ever(www.bettycrocker.com)

3 large eggs • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons diced ham2 tablespoons chopped green onions • 4 slices, rye bread, toasted • Salt and pepper to taste

Coarsely chop boiled eggs and place in a medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, salt and pepper, ham and onion. Spread mixture on toasted bread. Place in plastic bag and store in fridge ifyou are making for lunch the next day.

The nice thing about salads is the combination of textures and flavors, they’re easy to make andeasy to vary to suit your child’s preferences. Start with a basic recipe and vary your ingredients.

Layered Salads(Facebook share)

Salad Dressing • Cucumbers • Shredded Carrots • Tomatoes (small variety, uncut)Other veggies as desired • Fruit as desired • Cheese as desired • Lettuce (torn – not cut)

Layer the ingredients in a small re-sealable container – in theorder listed. Don’t let the salad dressing come into contact withthe greens and the greens will stay fresh. Place a folded papertowel on the top before putting the lid on and this will help withany excess moisture. Prior to eating – remove the paper towel and replace lid. Shakeand enjoy.

Now that you have some yummy recipe ideas for school lunches, what are you going to carry it in - abrown bag, a grocery sack, an insulated bag, a My Little Pony box? When I did some internet searching, I found a Scooby Doo – Mystery Machine – Lunch Box. I might have to get that for myself!Here’s a great tip - I have heard of freezing your child’s juice box or water bottle and using it as thesource of keeping the lunch cold! There are all kinds of choices for containers and methods of carryinglunch to school: character boxes, bento boxes, gourmet insulated bags, dome lunch boxes. You can alsopurchase brown lunch bags at the store. The good thing about these – you never have to worry aboutit coming home. My point is that it doesn’t really matter how you get it to school, as long as it’s nutritious and your child eats it.

In the KitchenEasy and DeliciousSchool Lunches

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Just over 70 years ago, theUnited States Army initiated its Arts &Crafts Program. Building 5613 on Tennessee Avenue was the first home toFort Campbell Arts & Crafts. The old,wooden World War II building was a converted tank motor pool and housedwoodworking, ceramics, photographyand framing. During the fall of 1975, theArts & Crafts program moved to its current home in building 89 on what wasthen called ‘Chaffee Road.’ Named forVietnam era Medal of Honor recipient(posthumously) Peter M. Guenette,Guenette Arts & Crafts Center has undergone many changes in the past 38 years.

When the center first opened itsdoors in 1975, it catered exclusively toadult patrons. During the 101st AirborneDivision’s deployment to DesertStorm/Desert Shield, the facilities’

standard operating proce-dure adjusted to allow children to enterthe facility while in the company of theirparents. This was done to aid the Spousesof deployed Soldiers that wanted to participate in activities and did not havechildcare. However, it was not until 2001that the craft shop began developing

classes, workshops and activitiesgeared toward the younger members of the Fort Campbellcommunity. Today almost half ofthe Craft Shops programs are designed for either children orFamilies with children. Althoughanyone 12 years old or youngermust be accompanied by an adultwhile in the crafts section, thereare a variety of activities suitablefor a wide range of ages and skilllevels. While kid’s clay workshops,drawing classes, and leather workshops have set times, thereare many self-directed activitiesthat can be done on a walk-in basis. PaintYour Own Pottery, Clayworks, Metal Embossing and Metal Punch projects fallinto this category. Soap Making andGalaxy Painting classes are often offered

several times during the day making them easier to fit into patrons’ schedules. The fees andage requirements for classes andworkshops vary, but regardless ofage or skill levels, the craft shophas opportunities for everyone.Patrons are also welcome tobook Guenette Arts & CraftsCenter areas for birthday parties, scout troops and othergroup events.

Another aspect ofGuenette Arts & Crafts Center that has seen manychanges during the pastyears is the framing area. Although part of the 1975program, it was not untilthe mid 1990’s that the

framing area began utilizing v-nailequipment. Until then, all frames were assembled using clamps, nails, glue andputty. It took at least thirty minutes to puta frame together, and since the facilityhad only four clamps, no more than twoframes could be assembled at one time.It was the introduction of the v-nailer intothe framing area that made Guenettecustom framing services possible. While

the addition of the v-nailer sped up theframe making process, the computerizedmat cutter revolutionized the framingarea. With the purchase of the first computerized mat cutter in late 1999,anyone could design and cut professionallooking custom pieces. Multi-window,complicated mats that once took up to anhour to cut out by hand, only took thecomputer minutes to complete. The evergrowing technology of matting and framing equipment combined with theadvancement in matting and framing materials make this area one of constant change.

The multi-craft area of Guenettehas seen its share of changes as well.

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Over the years it has hosted activitiessuch as upholstery, lapidary and welding.For different reasons, the popularity ofthese areas waned and over time theywere eliminated from the program. Otherareas, however, endured the test of timeand remain popular today. Hand andwheel thrown pottery are still alive andwell at Guenette Arts & Crafts Center aswell as ceramic pouring. The area currently houses over 2,000 molds and recently received two new low fire kilns.Stained glass and leather work are alsoavailable as well as a variety of paintingand drawing classes. New additions tothe multi craft area include classes such asStepping Stones, Iris Folding and Handmade Books.

In 1994, work was completed ona spacious addition to the east side of thebuilding. While the original building 89was built with Appropriated Funds, or taxpayer money, the new construction wasachieved with Non-Appropriated Fundsor “Soldier dollars”. The addition waserected over what had been the building’s parking lot. Thenew parking lot had to be relocated to what use to bethe back of the building. Thischange, however, made itpossible to move the lastarea of the Arts & Crafts program, the WoodcraftShop, from the old Building

5613 to the Guenette Center. Todaythe woodcraft shop is fitted with awide selection of equipment andhand tools. Classes are offered inpen turning and wood carving andstaff are on hand at all times to assist with advice and instruction.The resale area offers a selectionof carpentry grade lumber andsheet goods for purchase. Patrons must have a DA 3031qualification card before operating any woodworkingequipment. This card is available to anyone 16 yearsor older after completingthe woodshop safety class.Guenette Arts & Crafts

Center also accepts valid qualification cards from other military installations.

Another major change tothe facility came when the photography area of the buildingwas closed. The popularity of developing and printing photos asa hobby had declined for the CraftShop and they could not afford tomaintain qualified personnel in thearea to safeguard potential chemical hazards. The area wasclosed down in the late 90’s andbegan a slow conversion to what isnow Engraving Etc. Today

Engraving Etc boasts three lasers, a vinylcutter and sublimation equipment. Theyprovide a competitive on-post option forplate engraving, awards, trophies andsigns and are open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Perhaps the most encompassing change to the Arts &Crafts program has been the funding forthe program. During the early years, almost all funding came from tax payerdollars. Throughout the years, that haschanged and today the facility must try tobe self-sustaining. It is projected that inthe near future, the craft shop will receiveno Appropriated funding and will surviveentirely on the funds generated fromfees, classes and retail sales. Despite thisknowledge, Guenette Arts & Crafts iscommitted to serve the Fort Campbellcommunity, providing quality opportuni-ties at affordable prices.

In November 2013, GuenetteArts & Crafts Center will be 38 years old.There have been many changes to theprogram and the building over thoseyears. Even the very street on which is sitshas changed its name from Chaffee Road

to Screaming Eagle Blvd. Employees and patrons havecome and gone. Old programs have been replacedby new programs, and still theArts & Crafts program waitseagerly to receive the nextbudding artist, craftsman or‘do-it-yourselfer.’

& Crafts Center

Guenette Arts & Crafts CenterOpen Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.,

Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Information on classes, fees and schedules can be found by clicking on the Events Calendar at

www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/ArtsCrafts/index or by calling (270) 798-3625/6693. When you visit the facility, be sure to remember, the parking lot is behind the building.

In my house, mornings are not Family friendly. My oldest child and I are notmorning people and we make sure everyonearound us knows it - to the dismay of the rest ofour Family. We both love the snooze button andmove very slowly when we finally roll out of bed. When school began full-time, I quickly discovered having a night-time routine that includes prep for the next morning made us both happy. The added bonus was nomore missed busses! What works for my Family may not work for yours - but if you find yourself stressedout and running behind in the morning, why not try creating a routine in the evening that will helpmake your morning smoother?

Once I get home and we eatdinner, our routine begins. My expectation is homework will be donebefore I come home from work. Afterdinner, homework is checked by anadult. All homework is put back intothe backpack, along with any specialitems needed for the following day.This was especially handy when itcame to snack days. A shower or bath

is next, followed by teeth brushing. Once thechild is clean and into their pajamas, we start onlunch for the next day. Neither of my children care for the school’s hot lunch, so webrown bag it. Preparing a nutritious lunch is easyand can save your Family money in the long run.Check out a few recipe ideas on page 6. Afterlunch is safely stored in the fridge, and a reminder post it note is put on the back of the

door, we set the table for breakfast items. Thisalso helps your child decide what they want toeat in the morning. Cold cereal, fruit, oatmeal?Simple choices can be overwhelming if you arestressed or crunched for time.

The next part of our routine is the challenge in our house: deciding on clothes forthe following day. I make sure to check theweather forecast before we settle on the

clothing choice for the next day.“Long sleeves and pants with asweater when the predicted highis 90 degrees? Why don’t welook at the dresses in thecloset?” is something I have saida few times over the years. A reminder to set out clean undergarments, socks and shoeswraps up our prep time for thenext morning. Setting the routine may initially delay bedtime, but the payoff of nothaving a rushed, stressful morning makes it worth it in the end.

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