VOL. 44 NO. 37 SEPTEMBER 17, 2004

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BrieflyNorth Gate access

Visitors are once againwelcome on the Air ForceAcademy from 5:30 a.m. to6 p.m. daily through theNorth Gate only (Exit 156Bon I-25).

Due to force protectionrequirements, access to theU.S. Air Force Academy wasrecently limited to officialbusiness only.

During public events thatoccur at night, the Academyremains open to attendeesuntil one hour after the lastevent.

For Academy footballgames, both the north andsouth entrances will openfour hours prior to kickoff toallow fans access to FalconStadium. Fans are welcometo tailgate in the stadiumparking lots for up to threehours after the conclusion ofthe game.

Swimming poolThe indoor pool at the

Academy Fitness and SportsCenter is open Mondaythrough Friday 6 a.m. to 6p.m. . Weekend and holidayhours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Call 333-3531 for rates andother information.

CCOOMMMMEENNTTAARRYY: AirForce birthday mes-sage, page 2

NNEEWWSS:: No fatalitiesduring 101 CriticalDays, page 4

FFEEAATTUURREE:: Sisters –different age, sameclass year, page 6

Humane Society aidsmilitary, page 6

SSPPOORRTTSS:: CoachDeBerry extendscontract, page 8

Volleyballtops Navy,Army,page 9

Larson Report views faculty favorablyBy the Academy Spirit staff

Academy officials seemostly eye-to-eye with areview of the school’s facultysystem released Sept. 2 by AirForce.

The 68-page document istitled “Study and ReportRelated to PermanentProfessors at the Academy.”The 2004 National DefenseAuthorization Act directed theSecretary of the Air Force tocomplete a study and reportrelated to the permanent pro-

fessors at the Academy.Permanent professors,

along with senior military pro-fessors, civilian faculty androtating military professors,compose the faculty system atthe Academy.

Conducted by retiredNavy Adm. Charles Larson,former superintendent of theNaval Academy and current

vice chairman of the multi-campus Maryland Board ofRegents, the study providedthe Secretary with 12 findingsand 13 recommendations.

“We found all of the find-ings and recommendations tobe thought-provoking and tohave merit,” said Michael L.Dominguez, Assistant Secre-tary of the Air Force for

Manpower and Reserve Affairs.“In the instance where we

disagree, we have an alterna-tive approach that we believeis more appropriate,” Mr.Dominguez said. “We recog-nize that our ability to makethe right change at the righttime is what will allow us toimprove the Academy.”

The lone disagreementconcerns a desire to changelegislation that limits perma-nent professors from holdingcommand positions while

Academy teams with Army to record memoriesBy Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

A handful of Academy members havejoined an effort that is drawing togetherlocal Americans in a project of compas-sion and posterity involving Fort Carsonsoldiers who have fallen in Iraq, and thosewho knew them.

Dr. David McCone from theAcademy’s Department of BehavioralScience and Leadership approached hiscolleague Professor Wil Scott about doingan oral history project about Fort Carsonsoldiers who have returned from Iraq.Professor Scott, a Distinguished VisitingProfessor and sociologist from theUniversity of Oklahoma, readily agreed.

“This war is unique in a variety of

ways, and conducting interviews this soonafter soldiers’ involvement would docu-ment their experiences while their memo-ries are still fresh,” said Dr. McCone, 39,Wheat Ridge, Colo.

Last September, Army Maj. MichelleMcKenna was thinking of all the peoplewho knew Fort Carson’s War on Terrorismcasualties, and how the families mightnever meet these people and learn theways in which they knew their loved one.

The Army Reservist, who spent 14years on active duty, thought: someoneshould make films for the families to com-municate what the rest of their soldier'slife, particularly the military aspect, waslike. As she thought about what it wouldtake to pull that together, she realized shewas really talking about was an oral histo-

ry project that needed to be done by some-one on the inside.

Thus began Project EnduringMemory.

The first part of the project is to gath-er remembrances, on video, to use inmemorializing the deceased.

“We are interviewing the soldiers whoknew the deceased; the chain of command,the squad or section members, and thosewho were with the soldiers at time ofdeath,” said the major, who commanded inthe 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment andwhose father commanded in the 3rdBrigade Combat Team. “The videos willgo to the units and army museums and his-torical centers. Copies will be made avail-able to the next of kin.”

Academy agrees with allbut one of 12 suggestions

OminousSkiesDense cottony cloudsroll over the CadetChapel following a furi-ous August hailstorm.After several years ofdrought, rain cloudsreturned to Colorado’ssummer skies – with avengeance. The seasonwas one of the wettestin recent history andthe rain was accompa-nied by an unusualamount of hail andthunderstorms as well.For more information,see page 3.

Photo by Cadet 2nd Class CadeLaverty

Enduring Freedom’s cost

■ See Trio, page 7

■ See Report, page 5

Where were you on 9/11?

By Staff Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol319th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

People I have met from the WorldWar II era still talk about where theywere when the Japanese struck PearlHarbor on Dec. 7, 1941, pulling theUnited States into the war.

Our generation, however, hasanother date that lives in “infamy”—Sept. 11, 2001.

I have met people from New Yorkwho are still angry their city wasattacked. I have met and talked withpeople who were in Washington, D.C.on that day and remember beingscared to death they would be thenext victims. In September 2002, Iwent to see the charred steel I-beamsfrom the World Trade Center set upas a 9/11 memorial at theInternational Peace Gardens nearDenseith, N.D.

The reminders of that day areeverywhere, but I think the moreimportant memories about Sept. 11are what we as servicemembers andAmericans have done in response tothose attacks.

We have shed a lot of tears andremembered the families of the vic-tims. We, as a nation, have madestrikes on all fronts to protect ourhomeland and its people. We havebecome accustomed to a new mindsetthat our security is dependent on thevigilance of our people and their abil-ity to adjust to change. Americanshave reacted with strength.

Operation Enduring Freedombegan on Oct. 7, 2001, effectivelystarting the global war on terrorismin the backyard of the terrorists. Itis an easy date for me to rememberbecause Oct. 7 is also my wife’sbirthday. So while I celebrate mywife’s birthday with her, I also getto celebrate freedom and the libera-tion of Afghanistan from theTaliban.

I was in Afghanistan a little morethan a year ago. I went to Bagram AirBase and saw how the Air Force,Army, Marines, Navy, Coalitionforces, and Afghani nationals weretaking steps toward a democracy inthat country.

As a matter of fact, Afghanistan

will hold its first democratic nationalelections in October. That alone is apositive result of Sept. 11.

Also last year I went to Iraq,where I served as a security escortfor Arab media from England, includ-ing Iraqi journalist and novelistKhalid Kishtainy.

At that time, Mr. Kishtainy hadnot set foot in his homeland since1989 when his life was threatened bySaddam Hussein. During a stop inBasrah, he said, “Thanks to America,I can come home once again.”

Mr. Kishtainy’s words alone saidto me that we are winning the fight inthe global war on terror. He later toldme in an interview that he, like manyothers, was shocked when the eventsof Sept. 11 unfolded.

I took a trip through Canada inearly August. I remember stopping ata rest stop near a small town inOntario where I struck up a conversa-tion with a Canadian police officerfrom Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Eventhough it was almost three years afterthe fact, he expressed how he andmany of his countrymen wereappalled by the attacks.

This police officer said my hair-cut gave me away as being a militaryman. He asked me what it‘s like to bein the U.S. military. I told him it wasan honor to serve alongside a lot ofbrave and steadfast people and I

handed him an extra Air Forcerecruiting key chain.

When I crossed back over thebridge into Michigan from Canada, aU.S. Border Patrol agent took a lookat my military identification and saida simple, “Thanks for what you do.”All I could say back was, “Thanks forwhat you do too.” After all, he hadjust as important a job in protectingour homeland.

The lessons of Sept. 11 are allaround us and are always on ourmind. For our military families, it hasbeen just as much of a sacrifice.Since that fateful day, military fami-lies in all the services have sacrificedmuch and have adjusted to a war-timemindset.

More frequent and longerdeployments are just some thingsthey have endured. But, like thetoughness of the warriors on thefrontline, military families are win-ning the battles on the home frontand doing their part.

As a nation, we can never forgetthat day. But if we always rememberwhere we were, what we were doing,and who we were, it will always serveas our battle cry.

As the terrorists lose, we willknow that Sept. 11 will be remem-bered as a day that America, and theworld, heard freedom’s call onceagain.

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By Dr. James G. Roche and Gen. John P. JumperAir Force Secretary and Chief of Staff

“Happy birthday to the Airmen ofthe world’s greatest air and space force!Our 57 years of history may be short, butthey are packed with astounding accom-plishments. We’ve broken the sound bar-rier, expanded military operations to thereaches of space, ushered stealth technol-ogy and precision-strike capability intomodern warfare, delivered humanitarianaid to austere locations, jointly won theCold War and provided decisive air andspace power for wars in Korea, Vietnam,the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq. Yourdedication to excellence, your integrityand your faithful service is recognizedand appreciated by all Americans.

“Since our inception in 1947,America’s Air Force has flown lead indefending peace and freedom around theworld. That legacy was made possible bymillions of professional Airmen dedicat-ed to accomplishing critical missionswith total success.

“Today, you are the torchbearers ofour legacy. You are performing remark-ably across the globe delivering aid topeople in need and defending and pro-tecting our great nation from emergingthreats and new enemies. Your compe-tence, dedication to the mission andpride of service is renowned. We knowyou also have wonderful families whosupport your long hours and deploy-ments away from home. We are gratefulfor their support.

“You represent the strength andpatriotism of our great nation. America isproud of our Air Force because of you.

Thanks for your service and again,happy birthday!”

Leaders reflecton Air Force’s57th birthday

Illustration by Tech Sgt. David B CampRemembering 9/11.

We can never forget that day, but more importantis what we’ve done as Americans since the attack

Academy SpiritSeptember 17, 2004 3NEWS

Cadet struck by lightning on Santa Fe TrailBy Eddie Kovsky Academy Spirit staff

Lightning struck 30 yards away fromeight cadets running on the Santa Fe TrailAug. 22. The cadets were able to find shel-ter from the storm, but the bolt indirectlyhit the cadets after striking the ground.

Medical personnel informed Cadet 1stClass Palmer Roberts he had receivedmuscle damage when the lightning wentthrough his body. One cadet was admittedbecause of an irregular heart rhythm,while another developed a heart problemlater. There were no permanent injuriesaside from the immediate effects.

The cadets were running on the trail totrain for the marathon club when a hail-storm moved in Sunday afternoon. Theyhad run up to the fourth mile marker onthe trail, near the Baptist Road exit on I-25, when the storm began. The eightcadets found shelter in a gazebo near thetrail, but it wasn’t enough to protect them.

“It was an uncomfortable feeling,”said Cadet Roberts. “I felt a pain in mylegs and tingling in my extremities. I stillhad a headache several days later.”

The cadets hitched a ride back to theAcademy and went to the hospital.

Cadet Roberts, a biochemistry major,had already been studying the effects oflightning on the body.

“Lightning breaks down protein,” hesaid. “It’s like working out times 10.Yesterday I ran 16 miles, but I’m still slug-gish and sleep a lot.”

Cadet Roberts has regular check-upsto monitor his recovery and check his pro-tein levels. The cadets in the marathonclub continue to train for the Marine Corpsmarathon on Halloween.

“I run on Saturday mornings now,”Cadet Roberts said.

Brig. Gen. John Weida, commandantof cadets, recently issued a reminder onlightning safety as the summer comes toan end. Lightning killed six people andinjured 12 last year in Colorado. But light-ning strikes are more dangerous than theselow numbers seem.

“Many lightning strike victim storiesnever make it to press,” said Len Czepiel,34th Operation Support Squadron weathersupervisor. “This is an important reasonwhy lightning strikes remain an under-rated and under-reported killer.”

The Lightning Early Warning Systemis in place in Jacks Valley, Kettle Lake, andthe cadet area to warn personnel to seekshelter during inclement weather. The sys-tem is specific to each area on base, mean-ing there is a real hazard in the area. Awarning is issued when lightning is spot-ted within five miles.

Upon activation, a yellow light flashesand a horn sounds for 10 seconds. Thelight flashes until there is no longer a haz-ard. The LEWS system is not just an advi-sory, according to a commandant’s guid-ance letter. If the lights and/or horn areobserved, all personnel should seek shelterand cease outdoor activities immediately.Brig. Gen. John Weida, Academy com-mandant, emphasizes that common senseshould apply to keep the Academy’s mostvaluable resources, our people, safe.

Photo by Len Czepiel This summer’s storms have been both beautiful and dangerous.

Safety FirstWhen thunderstorms threaten,

get to a safe place, stay away fromwindows and doors and avoid contactwith anything that conducts electricity.

Outdoors is the most dangerousplace to be during a lightning storm.Go quickly inside a completelyenclosed building, not a carport,open garage or covered patio.

Be the lowest point. Lightninghits the tallest object. In the moun-tains if you are above the tree line,you ARE the tallest object. Quicklyget below the tree line. Crouchdown if you are in an exposed areabut do not lay flat on the ground.

ThunderstormsJune: 19 (average 15)July: 17 (average 16)August: 18 (average 15)This summer, the Academy

experienced the most summer thun-derstorm days (Monday throughSaturday) in the last eight years.

PrecipitationSummer ’04: 9.60 inchesSummer ’97: 11.07 inches Summer ’73: 1.87 inches Summer ’02: 3.13 inches Average: 7.43 inchesWet weather made the summer

of 2004 the coolest in nine years.

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By Tamara WrightAcademy Spirit staff

The Academy’s “101 Critical Daysof Summer” campaign ended LaborDay weekend, with no fatalities and adecrease in mishaps over last year.

The campaign kicked off May 28and last-ed tillthroughSept. 7.This per-iod is

known to have an increased risk ofaccidents associated with summeractivities including heat-relatedeffects, traffic safety, sports and recre-ation and motorcycle operation, toname a few.

“The goal of every military instal-lation is ZERO fatalities, and theAcademy has been able to achieve thatfor the last two summers during the101 critical days,” said Mr. Tim Lujan,occupational safety specialist.

Commanders, supervisors andpeers have played an important role inpreventing mishaps by being aware ofwhat their co-workers, friends and

family members are doing.“If you see someone taking unnec-

essary risks, do something about it.Immediately intervene and break thechain of events that may lead to anaccident. Your actions can mean thedifference between life and death,” Mr.Lujan said.

The campaign is designed to drawattention to and reiterate the fact thatsafety should be a part of everythingthat people do. Private motor vehiclesaccidents are the number one reasonfor fatalities during this time periodand are usually associated with speed-ing, not using seatbelts, fatigue andalcohol according to safety officials.The Academy reported six accidentsthis year during the campaign, allassociated with sports and recreationactivities.

“We also tend see more sportsinjuries during the summer as well,especially basketball, soccer and soft-ball,” Mr.Lujan said. “We remind peo-ple to be properly conditioned to play,and use the correct safety equipment.”

The 101 days campaign beganafter the passage of the MondayHoliday Bill in 1971, when statistics

started to show an increase in mishapsand fatalities during long weekendsand longer days during the summermonths.

As for the safety campaign’s title,the 101-day period between MemorialDay and Labor Day was chosen as thecritical days because it covers three-day holiday weekends.

By Academy Spirit staff

The Air Force Academy Chapter ofBeta Gamma Sigma has extended invita-tions for lifetime membership to nine out-standing senior cadets in the managementmajor.

Students invited for membershipinclude Cadets 1st Class Emily Haag,Timothy Hade, Tyler Hess, MarshallKlitzke, Aaron Lynch, Daniel May,Michael McCarthy, Brian Phillips andJohn Rudzinski.

Membership is very selective andonly the top 5 percent of managementmajors receive invitations for membershipat this point in their academic careers.

The purposes of Beta Gamma SigmaHonor Society are to encourage and rec-ognize scholarship and achievementamong students of management, business,and administration, and to encourage andpromote personal and professionalimprovement and a life distinguished byhonorable service.

Beta Gamma Sigma was establishedin 1907 and follows a 200-year traditionof honoring scholastic achievement inhigher education, beginning with theestablishment of Phi Beta Kappa inWilliamsburg, Va., in 1776.

Summer safety campaign endsAcademy enjoys second consecutiveyear of no fatalities; accidents decrease

Nine cadets earnplace of honor

Courtesty photoSeat belt use is mandatory for AirForce members. Officials partiallyattribute the decreasing trend infatal accidents to observance ofthis service-wide requirement.

1998 Academy graduate dies supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom

NEWSAcademy SpiritSeptember 17, 2004 5

Report finds Academy’s atmosphere for women also improvedserving on sabbaticals to gain opera-tional experience.

“There are, of course, sabbaticalopportunities in non-command posi-tions,” said Col. Jim Head, ActingDean of the Faculty. “However, com-mand positions would sometimes bebeneficial to the permanent professorto fully exploit sabbaticals as enhanc-ing the warrior ethos and to the U.S.Air Force by best using the particularskills and experience of a permanentprofessor.”

Department of Defense supportedthis initiative, noting the law should notexclude the option of command in opera-tional units on those in frequent occasionswhen it makes sense for the Academy, theeffected unit and the officer.

The study also suggested short-term assignments or deploymentsmight be effective ways for permanentprofessors to become “re-blued” as

well. The Academy agrees and has, infact, already seen the benefits fromsending two of its permanent profes-sors on air expeditionary force mis-sions within thepast year.

“Those pro-fessors returnedwith a reinvigorat-ed sense of the AirForce mission, andthe contributionsof both were high-ly valued by theirgaining temporaryduty units,” saidColonel Head.Another perma-nent professor iscurrently de-ployed.

Other key points of agreementinclude refuting the opinion that perma-nent professors have lost touch with the

Air Force during their academic tenureand a title change for the teachers.

“There is a perception across theAir Force that permanent professors

have been at theAir ForceAcademy toolong,” the Larsonreport said.“This studyfound no evi-dence to supportthis. Therefore,this study strong-ly recommendsthe permanentprofessor pro-gram be sus-tained.”

Authors ofthe Larson

Report did feel the term “permanentprofessor” is misunderstood, however,since average longevity at the Air Force

Academy (and for comparison WestPoint) is about nine years. The reportbelieves the name “permanent profes-sor” has taken on a negative connota-tion and suggested changing the title toprofessor, U.S. Air Force Academy.

Although it was not in the study’scharter, one of the findings was theatmosphere for women at the Air ForceAcademy has improved. The studyfound, in discussions with midshipmenand cadets who had served exchangetours at other service academies duringthe first semester of the senior acade-mic year, unanimous agreement thatthe climate for women at the Air ForceAcademy has improved dramaticallyand attributed some of this positivemomentum to the Agenda for Changeand the promulgation of the newOfficer Development System.

The report is posted towww.usafa.af.mil under currentevents.

■ Continued from page 1

There is a perceptionacross the Air Force that per-manent professors have beenat the Air Force Academy toolong. This study found noevidence to support this.Therefore, this study stronglyrecommends the permanentprofessor program be sus-tained.”

The Larson Report

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By Academy Public Affairs

A 1998 Air Force Academy graduate died Sept. 6while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. John J. Boria, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died ofinjuries he received in an all-terrain vehicle accident inDoha, Qatar, according to an announcement Sept. 8from Department of Defense officials.

Captain Boria, who earned a bachelor of sciencedegree in management from the Academy, was a flightscheduler and KC-135 Stratotanker pilot. He wasassigned to the 911th Air Refueling Squadron at GrandForks Air Force Base, N.D., since March 2000.

Capt. Boria is the third Academy graduate to die insupport of Operation Iraqi Freedom and OperationEnduring Freedom. In April 2003, Capt. Eric Das,

Class of 1995, was killed in an F-15E crash in Iraq. Hewas assigned to Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. InNovember 2003, Maj. Steven Plumhoff, Class of 1992was killed in an MH-53 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.He was assigned to the 53rd Special OperationsSquadron at Kirkland AFB, N.M.

Captain Boria was interred in the Academy ceme-tery following a service yesterday.

By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

Two sibling cadet sisters at theAcademy jokingly state that they areamong the few able to share uniformswithout it being an offense.

Cadet 4th Class Kara Thoresonknew little of the Academy until hersister, Brynn, was recruited for fenc-ing and attended the PreparatorySchool in 2003-2004.

“During her year at the prepschool, I attended many parades andother Academy events which sparked myinterest in applying to the Academymyself,” said the 17-year-old cadet fromLittleton, Colo. “After learning more fromthe prep school staff and talking with various‘preppies,’ I realized what an amazing opportu-nity attending the Academy would be for myfuture.”

There are some advantages to having anolder sister on this base. As Kara went through the collegeapplication process in her senior high school year, Brynntalked of loving her prep school experience and her eagernessto make it to “the hill.”

Brynn encouraged the younger woman to apply and evenworked out with her to prepare for Basic Cadet Training.

That both siblings have the opportunity to attend theAcademy, be in the same class and go through the same basictraining together amazes their parents and friends.

“My friends were pretty surprised that I chose to come tothe Academy because they never imagined that I would end upfollowing my sister’s footsteps,” said Kara, Cadet Squadron 11.

Academy life doesn’t mean isolation from one another.“We actually spend a lot of time together. We have an off peri-od together and are in the same calculus class,” she said.“Often, we get together to study – Brynn helps me with chem-istry and I help her with calculus.”

A favorite joke of people who know them is to yell“Thoreson!” when they are together and watch them bothrespond at the same time.

During Basic Cadet Training their squadron leaders hadthem both sit at the squad staff table together and correctedboth at the same time by saying “Thoresons – foreheads back!”

“A lot of people say that they want to get away from theirfamilies for college, but we have always gotten along reallywell, so it has been cool having her here and seeing her occa-sionally, but also giving each other our own space,” said theyounger cadet.

Just before New Years Eve 2002, Brynn was contacted bythe Academy fencing coach.

“I became passionately interested, “ said the older sibling,with Cadet Squadron 12. “The icing on the cake was learning

that I had passed my medical and eyeexaminations and was pilot qualified.”

Brynn said 10 months under thecommand and instruction of the prep

school faculty convinced her to attendthe Academy.

“Learning of Kara’s acceptance to theAcademy, considering the other opportu-nities for secondary education, con-firmed my decision,” said the 19-year-old cadet. “How could I let my littlesister do something totally cooler thanme?”

She said her friends know little aboutthe Academy.

“The more they learn – through my sto-ries of getting in trouble for walking around

the halls in flip flops, to the flights I’ve been onand briefings from former prisoners of war –the more they want to hear,” Brynn said. “Ithink they are jealous of [cadets’] flight suits ...and also the unbelievably small class sizes andcaliber of instructors.”

The oldest sister has met both twins and siblings yearsapart at the Academy. But none enjoy the same class bond sheshares with Kara.

“It is such an opportunity as females to enter the sameclass and in a year when so many changes are laying the foun-dation for a new environment,” she said. “Besides, where elseare you known by your last name, with a sibling, which cancause confusion among upperclassmen and instructors.”

Though some of Basic Cadet Training has become hazy,Brynn vaguely remembers eating dinner at attention when thecadre were confused about the presence of both sisters.

She dreams of being a pilot, but still has a hard timebelieving Academy classes can land her in a fighter cockpit.

“Even after a year at prep school, hours spent at Air Forcebases, looking through [night vision goggles] out the windowof a C-130 cockpit while pulling what felt like three g’s abovethe Royal Gorge, and briefings leaving all in the theatrewatery-eyed,” Brynn said.

This older sister is eyeing cadet clubs.“I want to get involved with kayaking around the water

polo pool, and, of course, rock out with God throughFellowship of Christian Athletes,” Brynn said.

The sisters will spend another four years together.“We have very different interests and desires and will

therefore find our own paths here at the Academy as well asout in the Operational Air Force,” said Kara. “Brynn is inter-ested in becoming a pilot and loves history and Spanishwhile I am interested in education and love biology andbehavioral science. The environment of the Academy pro-vides us with the opportunity to develop as individuals whileat the same time balancing the concepts of teamwork andleadership.”

Academy SpiritSeptember 17, 2004FEATURE6

By the Academy Spirit staff

Many details need attentionduring preparations for militarydeployments or permanent changesof station, including details withfour paws and a tail.

The Humane Society of thePikes Peak Region has special dis-counts and programs tailored tomeet the needs of local Airmenand military families during thesestressful times.

“Our goal is to help local mili-tary through the stress of redeploy-ment by offering peace of mindwhen it comes to their pets,” saidAnn Hagerty, HSPPR CommunityResources director. “We are here toserve this community, and thatincludes responding to our com-munity’s needs as they evolve.”

Whether the need is for anAirman to find his pet a newhome, or for a military family toadopt and relieve some of its stressthrough the therapeutic love a petprovides, the humane society offersits assistance.

Through the GuaranteedAttempt to Place program, petsthat pass the humane society’s nor-mal behavior and medical evalua-tions are made available for adop-tion for a guaranteed seven days. Ifthe animal hasn’t been adopted atthe end of seven days, the owner isnotified and has the option toreclaim his pet to try to find it anew home independently.

“The GAP program is really awonderful community resourcebecause it gives people a great dealof peace of mind, knowing theiranimal is guaranteed to find ahome in seven days, or if it does-n’t, that they can come get it,” saidlocal executive director and veteri-narian Wes Metzler.

Onthe otherside ofthe coin,a pet canoffer agreatdeal of

comfort, stress relief and therapeu-tic attention to family memberswhose loved ones are overseas.

The humane society offers a$10 discount to military familieswishing to adopt a new pet fromthe wide variety of abandoned ani-mals it shelters. Adoption feesinclude the pet’s spay/neuter, a freevet exam, vaccinations and twofree months of pet health insur-ance.

For information about these orother HSPPR community pro-grams, call 473-1741, ext. 114.

Humane Societyoffers assistanceto local militaryfamily members

Cadets 4th Class Kara andBrynn Thoreson listen closelyduring calculus Monday. Thesisters are 17 and 19 yearsold respectively. Brynn, arecruited fencer, spent a yearat the preparatory schoolbefore joining the Class of2008. The younger sisterbecame interested in theAcademy after attendingparades and other prepschool events and earned adirect appointment. Kara(left) is assigned to CadetSquadron 11 and Brynn is amember of CS 12.

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Trio ofAcademy

professorsinterview

comrades,families of

Fort Carson’sfallen troops

Project Enduring Memory is bring-ing all kinds of people together.Soldiers spend approximately 90minutes answering a broad varietyof questions about their experiences,thoughts and feelings about Iraq orAfghanistan. An 18-question listabout a fallen comrade is for thememorial video.

“We have seen the range ofemotions: anger, frustration, pride,and anguish,” Dr. McCone said.“The soldiers are coping well withthe death and injuries inflicted on their unitmembers, and seem to have done a greatjob of maintaining their focus despite theseincidents.”

The professor said it is hard not to beimpressed.

“The conditions in Iraq are incrediblydemanding, and these soldiers are taking itall in stride without complaint,” he said. “Ifeel for them, but no one is better preparedfor what they are doing.”

The second part of the project is notabout the deceased, although the team maytalk to many of the same people. It will bea standard oral history project interviewingFort Carson veterans of the Global War onTerror about their combat experiences.

“We found out about Project EnduringMemory that Maj. McKenna was puttingtogether at Fort Carson,” Dr. McCone said.“She was very supportive of having usinvolved on her project, as we can lend ourexpertise while she has been able to takecare of the myriad logistical issuesinvolved.”

The majority of interviewers are vol-unteers from Army active duty or Reserveranks.

“This is required as they are able torelate well to the experiences of the infor-

mants,” the professor said. “Intervieweesare service members who had contact withfallen soldiers.”

Given that interviewee participation isvoluntary, Dr. McCone, along with Dr.Scott and Prof. George Mastroianni, a 48year-old Academy professor of psychologyfrom Wallingford, Conn., anticipate thatvolunteers will be interested in sharingtheir experiences.

Professor Mastroianni, a lieutenantcolonel in the Army Reserves, returnedfrom interviewing Fort Carson people inmid-September.

“I felt pride and a sense of inspira-tion,” the professor said. “When I listen tothese soldiers – many of them not mucholder than our cadets – recount their expe-riences, I am struck by the real selflessnessof their work and I am so proud to live in acountry that produces people like them.”

“It may be intimidating for some torelive the details of their experiences, andso we are prepared for various ‘comfort’levels,” Dr. McCone said.

Major McKenna said she anticipatesinterviewing through February. There willbe additional interviewing upon the returnof the 39th Enhanced Separate Brigade, abrigade-sized unit affiliated with Fort

Carson now in Iraq, and uponreturn of 43rd Army Support Groupand 3rd ACR units upon returnfrom their second tour.

“We anticipate that a DVD ofremembrances of their soldier willbe provided to the next of kin,” shesaid.

The Army major praised theinvolvement of the Academy’s pro-fessors.

“They have brought an academ-ic rigor to the project that willstrengthen not only our collection

efforts, but the impact of the informationdown the road,” she said.

“However, the interviews alone will letfamilies know who it was that served withtheir soldier, a fact that survivors of peoplekilled in action from other wars oftenlack,” the major said.

Major McKenna is convinced thatProject Enduring Memory has a number ofnoteworthy aspects.

‘The first is that it has not really beendone before in the same way as envi-sioned here. There have been oral historyefforts that focused on units, but havebeen typically done many years later,” shesaid. “There have been oral historiesdone already on this war, but spread outacross units. As a local, unit-focused pro-ject done within a short period after rede-ployment, this project is setting a prece-dent.”

The major, a resident of ColoradoSprings, said there is a tremendous amountof support for this project, across theinstallation and the community.

Major McKenna senses that over time,this groundswell of support, across a widespectrum of people, will be a very impor-tant part of the project, not only in its suc-cess, but in its impact on soldiers as well.

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The sol-diers arecoping wellwith thedeath andinjuriesinflicted ontheir unit members, andseem to have done agreat job of maintainingtheir focus despite theseincidents.”

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Freshman Shaun Carney threw for two touchdownsand rushed for another, and Air Force reached the endzone on its first three possessions in a 42-20 victoryover Eastern Washington on Saturday.

“Our freshman quarterback did an outstanding jobmoving the ball,” Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry said.“He took us on some long drives.”

The Falcons (1-1) led 21-0 by the end of the first

quarter after scoring runs by Carney, Darnell Stephensand Edward Moss.

Carney completed 10 of 15 passes for 139 yardsand had 62 yards rushing. His 3-yard touchdown runcapped a six-play, 70-yard drive and gave the Falcons a7-0 lead.

“When you go out and pass, people don’t expectthat from us, so it opens up the option,” Carney said.

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By Athletic Media Relations

Air Force scored a pair of goals in a two-minute span late to register a 4-3 comebackvictory over Birmingham-Southern in thefinal match of the Jim ‘N Nick’s/PUMA BSCFall Classic Sunday afternoon at the BSCSoccer Park.

Air Force went 2-0 in the tournament andimproved its season record to 3-0-1, its beststart since beginning the 2001 season at 5-0.BSC fell to 2-2.

Trailing 3-2 with 10 minutes to play, AirForce’s Daniel Bolin successfully converted a

penalty kick,his second ofthe day, to tiethe contest.Panther de-fender A.J.Maxwell wasissued hissecond yellowcard on thepenalty, leav-ing BSC aman down.Then, just twominutes later,Marcus Saga-stume crosseda ball fromthe endline toScott Muir,who flicked ashot over Pan-ther goalieJoseph An-thony for hisf irst careergoal and thegame-winner.

B S C ’ sKarim Dietzbroke a 2-2tie in the 53rdminute whenhis cross

through the box deflected off an Air Forcedefender into the goal for his second tally ofthe day.

The Falcons struck first in the 14thminute as Bolin found Colin Eames, whofired a shot from the left wing past Anthonyto the far post. BSC tied the contest in the22nd minute as Nick Barcelona fed JamieHolmes a ball through the box, which Holmesdribbled in and beat Falcon netminder PaulElsbernd.

The Panthers took their first lead of thegame in the 30th minute as Dietz registeredhis first goal of the day when he took a passthrough the box from Gino Cozzolino andbent the ball into the far corner of the netfrom the left wing.

Air Force tied the contest shortly there-after when Panther defender Martin Zalukwas called for a foul inside the goal area, andBolin made good on his first penalty shot ofthe day.

Birmingham-Southern out-shot Air Force18-13, but Air Force held a 9-8 advantage onshots on goal. Both Anthony and Elsberndmade four saves in goal.

Men’s soccer teamoff to best startsince 2001 season

This WeekendAir Force vs. SouthwestMissouri StateCadet Soccer StadiumSunday, 1 p.m.

Photo by Danny MeyerColin Eames scored theFalcon’s first goal inSunday’s win.

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Freshman ShaunCarney threw apair of touchdownpasses and ran foranother scoreleading Air Forceto an early 21-0lead over EasternWashington Satur-day in FalconStadium. Next upfor the cadets isthe UNLV Runnin’Rebels. The gameis in Las Vegas(see below forinformation).

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By Athletic Media Relations

Air Force Academy head foot-ball coach Fisher DeBerry hasagreed to a five-year contract exten-sion that will keep him with theFalcons through the 2009 season,said Director of Athletics Dr. HansMueh Sept. 9.

“This is an exciting day forFalcon athletics,” Dr. Mueh said.“Fisher is one of the nation’s bestcoaches and we have now securedthe future of Falcon Football for thenext five years. He’s done an unbe-lievable job here at the Academy, notonly on the field, but what he hasdone in developing leaders for theAir Force.”

DeBerry has led the Falcons to17 winning seasons and 12 post-sea-son bowl game appearances. His 21-year tenure is the longest in programhistory.

“I’m very flattered and humbled

to be offered an extension to my con-tract by our administration,” CoachDeBerry said. “This speaks well tothe job our coaches and players havedone and we will continue to becommitted to bringing outstandingyoung men of character and leader-ship to our Academy and to provideexciting football to Falcon Stadium.”

The Cheraw, S.C., native was

named the national coach of the yearin 1985 while leading Air Force to a12-1 season and top-five nationalranking. Coach DeBerry has beennamed the conference’s coach of theyear three times. He has dominatedservice academy football, posting a33-7 record and leading theAcademy to 12 of its 14Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy titles.

Air Force’s DeBerry agrees to five-year contract

Freshman quarterback impresses coach in second start

Photo by Charley Starr Falcon’s football coach informs the official on how to call the game.

Air Force (1-1) at UNLV (0-2)Saturday, 8 p.m. Mountain

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Denver and parts of Wyoming,Kansas, Nebraska, Texas,Oklahoma and New Mexico.KVOR’s Jim Arthur (play-by-play) and Lee Douglas of NewsFirst 5/30 (color) will call theaction. They are joined on the pre-and post-game shows by KVOR’sJay Ritchie and Greg Lazor ofMagic FM.

National Polls – Air Forceand UNLV are not ranked.

Series – Air Force leads 6-3

overall. The Falcons are 3-2 atUNLV.

Coaches – Air Force iscoached by Fisher DeBerry(Wofford, 1960), who is in his 21stseason. DeBerry, the winningestcoach in service academy history,has led the Falcons to a 157-89-1mark in his only head coachingposition.

UNLV is coached JohnRobinson (Oregon, 1956), who isin his sixth season (26-35).

Air Force vs. UNLV

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By Athletic Media Relations

Backed by three players with double-digit scoring, Air Force volleyball contin-ued its perfection against Navy, with a 3-1victory in the final match of the All-Armed Forces Tournament Saturday inAnnapolis, Md.

After dropping the first game by a nar-row 30-28 margin, the Falcons stormedback to take the next three games (30-22,30-25, 30-24) and the match.

With the victory, Air Force moves toan unblemished 8-0 all-time against itsservice-academy rivals from Annapolis,while head coach Penny Lucas-White col-lected her fifth win in as many matchesfrom the Mids. Air Force also took homethe tournament title, after defeating Army3-2 Sept. 10.

Former Navy captain, now Secretary ofthe Air Force Dr. James G. Roche and AirForce Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumperwere on-hand to see the Falcons win thetournament.

Three solid serving blocks highlightedthe fourth and final game as Falcon’s CarlySiefken, Lamecca Jefferson and BrittanyOligney held court behind the endline.Each player served five or more consecu-tive balls.

A pass out from Navy gave the Falconsthe 1-0 edge, but the Mids quicklyreclaimed the lead. Down 13-10, Siefkenserved five times to lead the Falcons to a

15-13 advantage. Navy reclaimed the lead,but Jefferson's five straight serves pulledthe Falcons to a 20-16 lead. Following onepoint from Navy, Oligney rolled off sixserves to build the Air Force scoring cush-ion to 26-18. Jefferson put the game awayat 30-24 with her 16th kill of the game.

Game three was tight until the very endwhen three straight points gave Air Force alight cushion en route to a 30-25 win. Navypulled out to a 2-0 lead, but Kristen Hamlettand Molly White evened the score up atfour. Navy refused to go away and left theFalcons clinging to a one-point lead at manytimes during the game. The Mids took thelead at 20-19, but the Falcons tied things upwith a kill from Hamlett. Another small runfrom the Naval Academy tied the game at

23-23 before Air Force pulled ahead. A Hamlett kill put the Falcons on the

board early in the second game and AirForce took the lead for good at the 4-3mark. Jefferson kills were the bookend of ablock and a Brooke Akers kill to expand theFalcons' margin to six points. A run by theNaval Academy pulled the game within twoat 20-18, but an ace by Oligney stopped thestreak and several kills by Hamlett put thegame away, securing the first game 30-22.

Navy took a 3-2 lead in the first gameand didn't relinquish its grasp on theadvantage. The Mids led by as much asnine in the game. The Falcons closed thegap to three (20-17) with a kill from seniorLamecca Jefferson following a long rally.Twice in the final minutes of the firstgame, Air Force pulled within two off ofblocked shots. Jefferson and junior KristinHamlett teamed up for assisted blocks atthe 28-26 mark, but the Mids held on forthe close 30-28 win.

Akers and Jefferson led the Falconswith 16 kills apiece, while Hamlett con-tributed 15. Jefferson also tallied her firstdouble-double of the season, adding 15 digsto her statistics. Siefken also recorded adouble-double – her second of the season,tallying 58 assists and 17 digs. ClassmateRebecca Gallegos notched 16 digs and wasjust one kill shy of her own double-double.

Akers and junior Hamlett were namedto the All-Armed Force All-Tournamentteam following the conclusion of the match.

Women’s soccerAfter posting a 1-1 mark

at the 2004 UCF Invitationalhosted by Central Florida inOrlando, Fla. over the week-end, three members of the AirForce women’s soccer teamwere selected to the All-Tournament team for theiroutstanding play.

Senior defender JenniferFord, junior forward RaeganMcDowell and freshmangoalkeeper Jennifer Drewwere named All-Tournamentperformers after leading theFalcons to a 2-1 overtime winover Jacksonville Sept. 10and 3-0 loss to host UCFSaturday.

The win over Jackson-ville was the 100th all-time inthe program’s history.

Drew had 19 saves overthe weekend, including acareer-high 10 saves againstCentral Florida. McDowelltook four shots over theweekend and Ford providedsolid defense in the Air Forcebackfield.

The Falcons are on theroad next. First up isSoutheast Missouri State

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Hockey cadets fight against juvenile diabetes

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Air Force Hockey joins forceswith the Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation for the Walk to CureDiabetes Saturday at 10 a.m. inAntler’s Park in Colorado Springs.

The team will help in the setupand breakdown of the course and willalso walk the fastest growing fundraising event in the history of theJDRF. The walk is held in more than250 locations around the worldthroughout the year. More than500,000 men, women and childrenwill participate this year nationwide.Last year, the walk raised more than$74 million dollars worldwide for dia-betes research.

“We feel it is extremely importantto go out into the community whenev-er we can,” team captain senior SteveMead said. “This is something wehave really been looking forward to.We get to be outside, meet new peopleand spend some time with local kids.Whenever we do these types of things,the smiles on the kids’ faces are price-less. I know they have a good time,but we have a lot of fun with it aswell.”

The JDRF is a nonprofit corpora-tion whose mission is to find a curefor diabetes and its complicationsthrough the support of research. JDRF

gives more money directly to diabetesresearch than any other private agencyin the world. JDRF reports that morethan 83 percent of money raised goesstraight to research and education.

“We are really, really excited for

this year’s walk to show the kids andeveryone that people care and arewilling to help find a cure for juvenilediabetes,” said Lynn Page, theColorado Springs JDRF branch man-ager. “It adds even more excitement tohave the Falcon hockey team in massthis year. Their willingness to help outwith the logistics and also walk says alot about the character of these youngmen. Cadets have such little free time,and for them to give their time to helpour cause is fabulous. After the walk,they are going to sign autographs andtake photos and that means so much tothe kids.”

The Falcon hockey team openspractice Oct. 2. The team hosts itsannual Blue-Silver game Oct. 8 at 5p.m. at the Cadet Ice Arena. Air Forcethen plays an exhibition game againstthe University of Windsor Oct. 10 at5:05 p.m.

Air Force hockey individual singlegame tickets are now on sale. TheFalcons have 14 regular-season homegames this season. Along withColorado College, the Falcons host ser-vice academy rival Army, Jan. 14-15.

To order tickets, call the athleticticket office at 719-472-1895 or 800-666-USAF. Tickets may also be pur-chased on-line at www.airforcesports.com.

today and next is service academy rivalArmy Sunday.

Water poloSenior Matt Herrera scored three

goals for the 19th-ranked Falcons, but itwas not enough as the Air Force waterpolo team fell 14-7 to No. 11 NavySunday morning at Cadet Natatorium.

Next on the slate for the Falcons isthe Southern Cal Tournament Saturdayand Sunday, hosted by USC. Air Forcetakes on the host Trojans, ranked numberone in the nation, in the opening round. Acontest with either Loyola Marymount orUC-Santa Barbara follows.

GolfAir Force golf saved its best round

for last, shooting a 289 on the final dayof the Gene Miranda FalconInvitational, held at the par-71Eisenhower Blue Golf Course Saturday.The Falcons finished in a tie for eighth-place with Weber State, with a score of887. Southern Utah took home the teamtitle with a three-round total of 869,while Wyoming’s Jeff Franks, compet-ing unattached, earned medalist honorswith a four-under 209.

The Falcons were led by sophomoreBen Jackman who shot an even 71 in thefinal round to finish in a tie for 17th(+7, 220).

Falcon defender Brooks Turnquistreturns for his second year. Air Forcehockey resumes in early October.

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NCO InductionThe Academy welcomes senior air-

men into the NCO ranks during an NCOInduction Ceremony today at 3:30 p.m.in the Officers’ Club. Supervisors,friends and family are welcome.Uniform of the day is appropriate.

The ceremony culminates a two-dayNCO Orientation Course designed togive selectees an introduction to topicsand tools that are of importance tosupervisors and NCOs.

For information on the ceremony,contact Tech. Sgt. Ingrid Williams,333-2779, or Staff Sgt. Jennifer Stutes,333-4145.

Air Force VolkssportThe 10 and five kilometer Air Force

Global Volkssport 2004 starts fromFarish Recreation Center to WoodlandPark Saturday.

Volkssporting literally translates as“sport of the people.” Volkssports areorganized, non-competitive eventsdesigned to appeal to people of all ages.Since events are non-competitive, par-ticipants travel at their own pace makingthis an outdoor recreational activity forthe entire family.

The event is scheduled from 7:30a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a bronzemedal for 10 kilometers and a silvermedal for 20 kilometers. Ages 10 andunder or 55 and over receive silvermedals for 10-kilometer walk.

For more information contact Paulvan Barneveld, Paul.Vanbarneveld-@usafa.af.mil or Jason West,Jason.West@usafa.af.mil, or callOutdoor Recreation Center, 333-2940.More information is available atwww.rmrv.org

Bowl-a-thonA bowl-a-thon benefiting Academy

families is Nov. 19 at the AcademyLanes. The event is sponsored by thebase Diamond Council. All baseemployees, retirees, and family mem-bers are invited to compete in five per-son teams. The entry deadline is Nov.17. Cost is $25 per team. ContactMaster Sgt. Michael Mater at 333-2051or talk to any first sergeant for details.

Soccer playersAdult soccer players, both active

duty and family members, are neededfor a downtown winter indoor soccerleague. Slots are available for co-edparticipation. For information and prac-tice times please call Tech. Sgt. JenniferKirk at 472-0539.

Hispanic MonthCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

at the dance planned for Sept. 24 begin-ning at 9 p.m. in the Arnold HallBallroom. Cost is $1. For informationcall Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez at333-6437.

The Hispanic Month 2004 Luncheon

is Oct. 15 in the Community CenterBallroom, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Guest speaker is Mr. Gene Sanchez fromthe Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamberof Commerce. For information call StaffSgt. Linda Sanderson and Staff Sgt.Rafael Alvarez at 333-2633.

Galaxy BrassThe Academy band’s Galaxy Brass

ensemble performs at the Air ForceNews Service Town Hall Meeting Sept.27 at 10:15 a.m. in Arnold Hall.

Testing centerAcademy enlisted men and women

testing for promotion this year will go toa new location in the Community CenterComplex. The testing room is now locat-ed in Room 126 on the facility’s lowerlevel, next to the Airman LeadershipSchool, First Term Airman Center, basecareer advisor and Employee AssistanceProgram manager.

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AACCRROOSSSS1. First USAF officer to serve asCJCS4. Basilica9. Actress ___ Marie Saint11. Shrek was one12. Ship16. Aloha gift17. Bill Parcell nickname18.Year of USAF independence(on Air Force Seal)19. abc...ghi...21. Places22. Singer/songwriter King25. Sport reporter (2 words)28. War in South Africa30. Dine31. What combat aircrews “sat”during Cold War32. Central Asia country34. Org. that secures federalproducts, services35. Capital of Norway37. Tardy39. America, informally42. First SECAF of the USAF46. Golf score47. Airman Medal of Honorrecipient Henry E. Erwin’s nick-name48. SE regional power provider50. Snakelike fish51. Location52. Only three-time recipient ofMackay Trophy55. Seat of Irish kings in ancienttimes56. Type of Navy officer?

57. USAF plane that droppedfirst atomic weapon; ____ Gay58. Actress West59. Ambition

DDOOWWNN1. President who signed EO9877 to create separate USAF2. Long-range nuclear missilescontrolled by USAF3. St. alternative5. Airman who made first freeback-type parachute jump6. School located in Be’erSheva, Israel (abbrev.)7. Sea bird8. USAF pilot to first breaksound barrier9. Inventor Whitney10. Name prior to USAF: Army___ ___13. Steers14. Model Carol15. Boob-tubes20. Actor Mineo

23. Gametes of animals24. Allow25. Gym class26. River in Tuscany27. Pie ___ mode (two words)28. 8th SECAF of the USAF29. USAF commissioning source 31. Person from ancient empire33. First airman to receive Medalof Honor after USAF established34. First USAF astronaut to fly;Virgil I. “___” Grissom36. Object used in makingchoice at random38. First CMSAF of the USAF40. Main dish41. First CSAF of the USAF43. Subway system44. Model45. Prey49. Airman in service duringtime of war, briefly51. Sault ___ Marie53. Accountant, in brief54. Stain

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Scout days Scouts can earn the naturalist,

forester or geologist badge by joining aguided hike in Bear Creek Park Oct. 2and 3. Cost is $3 per scout, per badge.Call 520-6387 to make a reservation.

Monster TheaterThe Denver Art Museum Cinema’s

fall 2004 series, Monster Chiller HorrorTheater, opens Tuesday at 7 p.m. in theStarz FilmCenter. The program featureseight classic science fiction and horrorfilms from the 1950s and runs everyTuesday through Oct. 26.

Commercial, lurid and often campy,these films reflect an outwardly placidAmerica invaded by an age of anxiety,according to film series curator ThomasDelapa. Tickets cost $45 for the entireseries or $8 for single shows. Call720-913-0105 for information.

Heart disease education The American Heart Association is

hosting the Second annual Go Red forWomen luncheon Oct. 1 at the Antlers’Hilton to educate women about heart dis-ease. Call 635-7688 for information.

Senior CenterThe Colorado Springs Senior Center

offers more than 150 different programseach week for older adults, including art,health, and legal and business services.Coming soon are annual flu shot clinics(Oct. 2 and 16), beginning guitar (Oct. 5)and matting and framing (Oct. 5). Cometour the center Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. tolearn more about fall classes and pro-grams. Call 385-5933 for more informa-tion.

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More than 300 booths will featureremodeling and decorating ideas, prod-ucts and services and log homes, log fur-niture, timber-frame homes and more.Doors open 4 to 9 p.m. Sept 17, 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sept. 19.

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Tueday Onion-lemon baked fish Barbecue beef cubesPork schnitzel steak Paprika beefYakisoba, beef & spaghetti Chicken fajitasNew England clam chowder New England clam chowder

Wednesday Caribbean jerk chicken Country style steakBeef porcupines Fried chickenChicken enchiladas Spaghetti w/ meat sauceTomato bouillon Tomato bouillon

Thursday Grilled pork chop Mr. Z. baked chickenLiver with onions Pepper steakTempura fried fish Pasta primaveraBeef noodle soup Beef noodle soup

Sept. 24 Veal paprika steak Corned beefBeef & corn pie Pineapple chickenRoast turkey Yankee pot roastVegetable soup Vegetable soup

Sept. 25 Savory baked chicken Baked fishSwedish meatballs Hungarian goulashCreole shrimp Barbecue chickenDouble chicken soup Double chicken soup

Sept. 26 Oven-fried fish Stir fry beef/broccoliCantonese spareribs Tri tip steakGrilled mustard chick breast Turkey nuggetsKnickerbocker soup Knickerbocker soup

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Weekends and holidays facility hours:Breakfast 6 -7:30 a.m.-Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Short Order 2 - 4:45 p.m.

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AAPPLIANCESPPLIANCESKenmore 25 cu. ft., side by side w/icemaker, $650, Kenmore Elite dryer,$200, both in great cond., can helphaul, 495-1317.

Whirlpool heavy duty dryer, 3 loadsizes, 3 temperatures, 6 cycles, $95,201-5791

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2003 ford Focus 2TS, dark blue, auto-matic, 14,000 mi, alloy wheels, exccond, factory warranty, incl cd player,$12,500, 576-1724

2003 Honda Civic LX, silver, 26k mi,xm radio, tinted windows, warranty,$12,800 OBO, 392-0090

2001 Grand Prix Pontiac, burgundy,still under warranty, $9,500 OBO, 648-7127

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, red, 75K mi.,new ites, $7,000 obo, 632-3092 after 5p.m.

1997 Toyota Corolla DX, 65,219 mi.,AT, very dependable, good condition,$5,500 obo, 414-839-3257.

1994 Chrysler Concorde, power win-dows, power seat, am/fm cassette,cruise, air, 82,000 orig mi, $3,300OBO, 559-7028

1993 Honda Accord, 55,000 mi onnew motor, 126,000 mi total, newclutch, black widow body kit, duel 4.5exhaust, custom paint, euro lights, 17”rims, new tires, $5,300, 392-4642

SUVSUV2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, soft topincld, CD player, exc cond, 41k mi,asking $17,000 540-4639

1998 Chevy Suburban 1500 4x4.Strong 350. SOTF 4 wheel drive.Rebuilt motor & tranny. $1500 OBOCall 520-3309

TTRARA VELVEL TTRAILERRAILER2002 Outback Liteway 25’ travel trail-er, new tires, sway bar system, loaded$12,500, call Steve 559-9922 or 659-4511

TTRR UCKSUCKS1998 Chevrolet pick-up, extra cab,4x4, LS2500 ¾ ton, 454 eng, heavyduty everything, awesome stock truck,$11,500, PCS forces sale, 471-1584

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1980 Ford Bronco, great project car,new electrical, needs some work, $500OBO, 559-8716

1950 Chevy 3100, custom, 350 smallblock, 350 turbo, 5 window, wood bed,$9,850 OBO, 322-9585

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1 set of chrome, American racingwheels, missing center cap, Dodge boltpatter, $125 OBO, 559-7028

2 Toyota Celica 15” alloy rims for 1993model, $30 ea, 576-1297

4 semi-new tires, rims, came off of aDodge Lim, 285, 75, 16”, $150 OBO,559-7093

BBABYABY II TEMSTEMSBattery opp, no wind infant swing $25,walker $10, polar tec snowsuit 12 mos$15, blue carebear costume size 12 mos$10, 559-8722

CCHILDRENHILDREN '' SS TTOOYYSSFisher Price turtle sandbox with lid,$15, Fisher Price garden cart, $7, 550-3380.

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FFOUNDOUND LOSTLOST DOGDOGOlder male Pekingese dog found inbase housing on Peterson on Aug. 4th,638-8123.

FFOROR RRENTENT DDUPLEXESUPLEXESNear Ft. Carosn Gate 4 3br/1ba/1 cargar. Fenced yard, New carpet and paint.New washer/dryer $775/mth 232-7194

3 br, 1 ba, 1 car gar. duplex, 1 min. toFt. Carson, W/D hookups, avail. July 1,$695+dep., 650-4802.

FFOROR RRENTENT AAPTSPTSTownhouse style Apt. Near Ft. CarsonGate 20 2br/1ba $495/mth + $200/Dep232-7194

FFOROR RRENTENT HHOUSESOUSESBriargate - 3br/1ba near schools &park. 8257 Chancellor $825/mo +deposit. Military discounts. 522-1442

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New 3 br, 2 ba, 2 car gar., crmic. stove,built-in-microwave, W/D, gas FP, vault-ed clngs., walk-in-closet., $950/mo.,338-2425.

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FFOROR RRENTENT HHOUSESOUSES3 br, 2.5 ba, 2 car garage, 2 mi. fromPAFB, no smk/pets, $900/mo. + deposit,gnelson417@aol.com, 719-637-3665.

1998 Mobile on acre east of COS, nearPete & Schriever, 2 br, W/D, shed, fence,$625/mo., 495-7220.

South east Powers, close to PAFB &Carson, 3 bd, 3.5 ba, 2 cr, fp, deck, ac,alarm, pets, neg. $1,250/mo, 391-8311

FFURNITUREURNITUREAnother Man's Treasure quality usedfurniture. Buy, Sell, Consignments. 3970Sinton Rd. (I25 exit 146) Tues-Sat11am-7pm Sun 12noon-4pm 719-444-0404

Oak entertainment center with glasscurios on each eng, lots of shelves andstorage, will hold a 32” TV, $300 OBO,559-7028

FFURNITUREURNITUREDrexel dining table w/6 padded chairs,80 yr old antique (maple) excel shape,$150, 559-9150

Living room set, couch, love seat, chair$220, mattress frame new $70, mat-tress box springs $50, TV 17” $40,576-8111

Rectangular table, 38” by 62” plus 8chairs, 2 with arms, also 2 leaves,$250, 392-1994

1930s art deco 6-piece bedroom set,solid wood, must see, $850 OBO, 232-8267

German couch set with tile oak couchtable $595, entertainment center forTV, VCR and stereo $65, 2 barstoolsoak and white $32 ea, 382-0573

Like new couch/loveseat, brown tweed,w/green & burgundy, $450 OBO, exccond, call Cindy 532-9732 or 213-3843

Refrigerator/freezer, 15.5 cu. ft.Admiral Gold, $80, wood room dividerlouvered bi-fold, 72x80H, $20, 574-7828.

FFURNITUREURNITURE10 pc. dinette set, $85, deluxe 12 drwr.waterbed, $75, 17 pc. new cutlery set,$15, all obo, 591-4774.

Queen sz. waterbed, $175 obo, twinbunk bed & dresser, $200 obo, AsianTurkish rugs, various sz./color, Rita at231-5227 or 573-7156 after 5 p.m.

Serta Perfect sleeper, king set in plas-tic, $300 obo, PCSing, 622-1790.

Lg. grey leather section, $500, oakentertainment center, $100, 494-0194,after 5 p.m.

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HHOUSEOUSE FORFOR SSALEALE97 14x70 Nice 3bd/2ba w/ W/D, Ft.Carson/World Anera. Pets poss.$17,000 Can Assume payments 271-7121

HHOUSEOUSE FORFOR SSALEALENew 4bd on 40 ac $159,900 $0 Down$0 Close, No pay 'til Jan. Big View,Exc. Water rights www.landincolorado.com Jim 475-0517

Beautiful 3 br, 2 ba, 3 car gar., manynew upgrades, Galley/Wooten, $185Knego., Gordon @ 536-4835.

Security area, new 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 2-cargarage, fenced yard, gas f ireplace,2,900 sq ft, unfinished basement, secu-rity system installed, fully landscaped,sprinkler system, avail Jun – Jul 05,391-9954

For sale by owner, Windmill Mesa(Fountain Valley Ranch subdivision),district 3, mtn view, 2 story w/fin base-ment, in model cond, 4 bd, 4 ba, centralair, sec syst, sprinkler syst, microwave,2 car garage, 382-0573

For sale by owner, open house, Sat Sept18 thru Sun Sept 19 from 12 pm to 4pm, 5280 Sparrow Hawk Way, district3, Windmill Mesa, 2 story w/fin basm-nt, central air, sec syst, 2 car garage,382-0573 for more info call 229-2123

LLAA WNWN EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT40" Murray riding mower, 12.5 HPengine, like new, 2 yrs. old, garaged,grass catcher attached, $700 obo, 637-0363.

LLEGALEGAL SSERVICESERVICESDivorces-$125-$175/Bankruptcy$195. I have all forms/delivery. Avl. 7days. Mary's Typing Service Creditcards execpted - 392-9624

MMISCELLANEOUSISCELLANEOUSTimbe-Bilt play swing set, $200,antique upright piano, $95, girls bike,$20, 522-0397.

12 ga. shotgun, semi-automoatic, $150,snow chains, $10, 638-5675.

Moving: SW sofa & chair, qn. sz. bed,dinette, TV, VCR, DVD, appliances,computer, mtn. bike, 591-6313.

20 gallon aquarium, pumps, filters,top, and fish, $75, 392-4145

Sears Pro-form Treadmill, $100 OBO,559-7028

250 feet chain link fence w/poles, postsand 2 gates, $300 OBO, can deliver238-3422

PPETSETSSnakes for sale—great pets!!! 4 BallPythons for sale $85 to $100, buy 1 orall, can be bought individually, friend-ly! 231-4166

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