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FEATURES - May 2015
Editors Tara Goodson CynDe Clack Jenelle Grewell
Contributors
BACH Nutrition Department Charlene Frasher Installation Safety Office Katie Lopez Monica Ruggley Dr. Christine R. Wenrick
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Publisher
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Batter Up!
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Two Wheeled Love Affair
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Local...It’s What’s in Season
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The Hoptown Hoppers visit Fort Campbell.
History of motorcycles in the military.
Seasonal produce is available at area farmers’ markets.
Family Fun Since ‘81
2015 Little River Days Festival and 5K Run.
Creative ink
Creative Director Sears Hallett
10 2015 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Advertising 931-801-4531 sales@creativeinktn.com
Tips to keep you safe while you ride.
Photography CynDe Clack Paula Hallett Joe Weekly Lanette Foster Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum Hoptown Hoppers Clarksville Parks & Recreation Hopkinsville Parks & Recreation
14 Adopt the Mediterranean Lifestyle What you need for a healthy diet.
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Discovering new talent in Nashville.
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18 When Should You Seek Treatment? Treatment for TMJ disorders.
20 Capturing Life as it Happens The advice of three hobby photographers.
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21 International Expo: Spouse Appreciation Week A week long event to show thanks to Spouses.
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In the Know
By Tara Goodson
Who doesn’t love the sound of a bat cracking against the baseball as you sit in the stands cheering on our national pastime? If you love baseball, you can check out our hometown favorites, the Hoptown Hoppers, on June 8 at the Fort Campbell High School Baseball Diamond. Fort Campbell is excited to team up with the Hoppers to offer the exhibition game against the Madisonville Miners at 7 p.m. Both teams are part of the Ohio Valley Summer Collegiate Baseball League. What makes this particular league unique is that it is a wooden bat league. The crack of the bat as it connects with
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the baseball is a sound you will hear throughout the entire game. The league is a throwback to the original Kitty (Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee) League, which originated in 1903 and resurrected just four and a half years ago. Many baseball players began their career with the Class D Minor League Team as early as 1903. These teams gave up and coming players a chance to perfect their game and gave players close to retirement a chance to keep their dreams alive. Hall of Famer “Red” Schoendienst remembers his origins with the Kitty League as a place where “they gave you a chance, and you took it.” The Hoppers rejoined in 2012 and have done very well in the following years, making appearances in post season games every year. This season adds General Manager John Bruce and Coach Trey Porras to the roster. Fans expect great things this year under the new leadership direction. Not only do you have an opportunity to attend the game for free, but it if you have a youth interested in the finer points of baseball, he or she can participate in one of two FREE youth camps. The first camp is offered at 9 a.m. for youth 8 to 14 years. The second camp will begin at 1 p.m. for youth ages 8 to 18. Hoppers coaches and management will be on hand to guide our young athletes in game play. All youth must be registered and current with Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS). All participants must also be registered for the free camps. Registration is free and you can begin the process at www.campbell.armymwr.com/ us/campbell/programs/skiesunlimited/ or call SKIESUnlimited at (270) 412-5811.
A free clinic plus a free game, could it get any better than that? Why, yes it can! Collegiate level memorabilia and give-a-ways are available for participants as well. And the MWR Food Truck will make an appearance with all of your baseball snacking favorites for purchase at the game!
If you miss the Exhibition game on June 8, there are still plenty of opportunities to check out the Hoppers throughout the summer. The 2015 OVL season begins on May 29 with the Hoppers first game on May 30 against the Owensboro Oilers. First pitch is thrown at 7:05 p.m. at the Hopkinsville High School Field, located on Koffman Drive in Hopkinsville. For additional information about the Hoptown Hoppers Exhibition game at Fort Campbell, please visit us on our Facebook page facebook.com/FortCampbellMWR.
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Two Wheeled Love Affair
All Revved Up
By Tara Goodson When I think about military vehicles, the first thing that comes to mind is not a motorcycle. Motorcycles are more typically associated with counter-culture, while tanks and all-terrain vehicles we normally consider to be military transportation. A motorcycle doesn’t exactly look like a tactically sound vehicle. It provides no armor or shielding against enemy fire. Despite this fact, motorcycles have played an important role in the U.S. military. The history of the motorcycle in the U.S. military began in the Mexican revolution, but it wasn’t until the First World War that motorcycles became a standard in the American military.
World War I The automobile did not own the roads when World War I started in 1914. Slow, unreliable and easy to detect, the military needed something to fill the gap. Enter the motorcycle. In the war, their serviceable nature was put to good use, routinely used to gather reconnaissance, deliver messages, and occasionally engage in combat. By 1918, 50 percent of all Harley-Davidsons produced were sold to the U.S. military. By the end of the war, it is estimated that the Army used nearly 20,000 motorcycles – the majority of them Harley-Davidsons, but they also included Indians, and several other lesser known companies.
Motorcycles sold more than 30,000 of its Triumph Type H to Allied Forces during the war. It was also the first Triumph not to be fitted with pedals, so was a true motorcycle. The Model H is thought by many as having been the first “modern motorcycle”. Introduced prior to the war, it had a 550cc side-valve four-stroke engine with a three-speed gearbox and belt transmission. It was so popular with its users that it was nicknamed the “Trusty Triumph”.
World War II World War II saw a larger amount of motorcycles being used primarily by messengers, helping to close the wide distances between mobile forward units. More than 90,000 Harley-Davidsons were built just for the war! While WWII is often said to be the heyday of the military motorcycle, the motorcycles played a reduced role compared to the direct operations they saw in WWI, due to the increased usage of mobile armor in the 1940s. Where motorcycles really found their stride in the European theater was again as the transportation choice of messengers, helping to close the wide distances between mobile forward units. But as abundant as the use of bikes were, the Allies soon realized how far behind Harleys were technologically when compared with captured German motorcycles. True to American ideology, captured Axis bikes were shipped home, dismantled, and reverse engineered for use to improve our technology.
Post WWI and WWII
Taking a motorcycle into combat may have seemed like a crazy idea, as there is no armor to protect the rider, but it proved ideal to move machine gunners rapidly. Not only were the bikes fast, the agility proved to be effective for Soldiers carrying communication equipment and performing reconnaissance missions. Military police were also able to see the value in the use of the motorcycles that were being shipped to companies regularly. Harley-Davidson was devoting over 50% of its factory output toward military contract by the end of the war. British company Triumph
What happened to the WWI and WWII era Harleys? With the large amount of troops returning home, they were purchased as inexpensive military surplus and the unneeded racks, bags and windshields were removed or “chopped”. Now you know where the term “chopper” came from!
Despite using tens of thousands of motorcycles in the two world wars, the motorcycle would never again see widespread use in the military after 1945. Advances in communication technology made the use of motorcycles to relay messages obsolete. The types of terrains the Army has fought in since WWII, along with the risk involved to the individual Soldier, has resulted in motorcycles having very reduced roles.
Korean War to Present After the WWII, motorcycles fell out of use in the military, as other, more protective, vehicles became faster and more maneuverable. The motorcycle saw little action during the rest of the century. Motorcycles did see limited action in Vietnam, used by Army Cavalry and Marine Recon units to scout territory and lead convoys, and had a similar role in Desert Storm. It did find usage again recently on Iraqi and Afghani soil, where the speed makes them perfect for patrol. Despite the typical Soldier not using a motorcycle during their term in service, Soldiers have a love affair with bikes. Safety is priority and you can ensure you are protecting yourself by recognizing the rules of the road and taking the courses offered through the Safety Office. Check out the story on page 10.
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Local…It’s What’s in Season
Healthy Habits
By Charlene Frasher
April showers certainly bring May flowers! These showers also begin a season of produce ripe for the picking! Local and seasonal produce is abundant from May through October and is by far the best way to nourish your body. You and your Family can research local farms via the internet, plan a road trip to embark on the quest for wholesome nutrition, and go on a fun scavenger hunt in nature’s playground to find seasonal harvests.
One of my fondest memories from childhood was going to the strawberry patches. In the wee hours of days in early June, I would pick strawberries for Mama to turn into the best jam I have ever tasted. The rows of sweet treats were bursting with juicy flavor that is unmatched to this day. The morning dew covered acres of aromatic blossoms and cool dirt covered my bare feet and toes. Tennessee has an abundance of farms, gardens, orchards, patches and farmers’ markets to pluck and harvest produce from. Keep in mind that produce is seasonal. This means fruit or veggies have a peak season. Strawberries peak in May in this area, along with asparagus. The heaviest season to harvest most produce is late June to late August, depending on the fruit or vegetable. Autumn and winter harvests include a variety of juicy apples and several types of squash, but this does not include zucchini and summer squash. You might be asking yourself why is it important for my Family to eat foods locally in season, when all types of produce are available year-round in the grocery stores.
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The answer is easy; it’s because that produce is being shipped around the world and you don’t live around the world, you live here. Buying local and in season not only helps the local economy, it feeds your body what it needs for the location that it is currently in. If you were living within 20 degrees of either side of the equator, it would make sense to nourish your body with bananas because that is where they grow. However, bananas don’t grow in Tennessee. You can still eat them, just know that they may not nourish your body’s needs right now. The focus of nourishment should be on locally grown crop. By doing this, you are teaching your body to protect itself from the elements and allergens of the area. I once heard a story about a woman who ate nothing but island type foods coconut, mangoes, guava, papaya, jicama, pineapple, etc. She was cold all of the time and had to move to warmer climate, an island as a matter of fact, to counter her constant feelings of cold. This is no coincidence, just as we eat “comfort” foods in the winter to keep us warm and “salads” in the summer to keep us cool. The food we eat really does impact our lifestyle. There are many lists to be found online for what is in season - just remember that your climate area will be the biggest factor. Reaching out to local farmers is one of the best ways to find out what is in season. You should also keep in mind that local doesn’t mean organic and organic doesn’t mean local. For a harvest to be considered organic, it must meet a specific criteria, such as prohibiting the use of chemical fertilizers, various synthetic substances, irradiation, sewage sludge, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in organic production. In order for a product to be considered GMO free, it must be 100% Certified Organic. Many farmers choose to farm organically, but sometimes they prefer to avoid the cost for “certifying” their crops. Crops and produce may be classified as Naturally Grown, Certified Naturally Grown, Transitional, Conventional or Biodynamic. Check out localharvest.org for more information and a listing of farmers’ markets, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) and more. You can dig as deep as you want to go with regard to the facts for organic or conventional farming. The bottom line is this: a true conventional farmer will pay attention to every detail from the nutrients in the soil, to the seed, to the water, the sun and the moon.
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Family Fun Since ‘81! By Katie Lopez
The 2015 Little River Days Festival, May 14 through 16, 2015, will be another great event in downtown Hopkinsville! The fun will begin Thursday at 5 p.m., with Hopkinsville Appreciation Night, an evening of great carnival rides and amusements. Discount day will be Thursday with $5 off unlimited ride wristbands. Friday, May 15, starting at 10 a.m., all of the vendors will be open for business. During lunch, enjoy a variety of foods and beverages offered. All day Friday and Saturday, find unique items for sale and bargains galore from an assortment of merchants.
There will be two nights of great musical entertainment on the Toyota of Hopkinsville stage in Little River Park, on both Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. New country sensation Hannah Bethel will be playing on Friday, and 7 Bridges, the Ultimate Eagles Experience will be back in Hopkinsville on Saturday night! All musical performances and entertainment are free of charge. Get moving Saturday morning when the day begins with the May Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT) event - the Jenny Stuart Medical Center (JSMC) Sports Medicine 5K Run. Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place males and females in 13 age divisions, plus Special Olympians and wheelchair athletes. All proceeds go towards the purchase of sports medical supplies for local high school teams. Following the JSMC Sports Medicine 5K Run will be the School Challenge One Mile Fun Run starting at 10 a.m. This downtown, one-mile event is open to all school-age youth. Each registered participant will receive a 2015 Little River Days T-Shirt and free roller skating at Hopkinsville’s Roller Dome FunPlex on May 9, plus a chance to win a two night stay at the Clarion Inn & Suites,
Gatlinburg, Tennessee; two Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center Passes, and four passes to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Tot Trot is a just for fun event! It’s a 2 mile course for children up to age four. Each registered participant receives a 2015 Little River Days T-Shirt. Children in strollers, and those accompanied by an adult, parent, or guardian are welcome! Come join us May 14-16 and take advantage of this great opportunity for music, rides, food, and Family fun! The Little River Days Festival is the place for Family Fun Since ’81!
2015 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Safety First
By: Installation Safety Office
Fort Campbell Promotes “Sharing the Road” Army-wide motorcycle fatalities decreased from 41 in FY13 to 34 in FY14, resulting in a 17% reduction. Collision with moving vehicles (29%), collisions with objects other than vehicles (21%) and ran off the road (35%) account for the Army motorcycle fatalities to date. Speed, alcohol, no training, and no license were the listed factors. Three of the FY14 fatalities were Fort Campbell Soldiers.
of the smallest vehicles on our roads, often hidden in a car or truck’s blind spot. Drivers should aggressively look for them before changing lanes or merging with traffic.” Motorists should perform visual checks for motorcyclists by checking mirrors and blind spots before they enter or exit a traffic lane or intersection. Pedestrians should also get into the habit of scanning for motorcyclists who might be hidden by traffic.
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by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a traffic lane or intersection. Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed. Allow more following distance - three or four seconds - when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. Never tailgate. In dry conditions motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. Never drive while distracted.
Scott said motorcyclists can increase their safety by: • • • • • To continue improving the FY14 decrease in fatal accidents, Fort Campbell is joining with other federal, state and local highway safety, law enforcement and motorcycle organizations in proclaiming May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” During this time – and the rest of the year - motorists and other road users are reminded to safely “share the road” with motorcycles and be extra alert to keep motorcyclists safe. Changing the driving habits of motorists and motorcyclists alike will help decrease the number of motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are reminded to make sure they are visible to motorists and that they follow Army riding requirements and rules of the road. All road users are reminded to never drive while impaired or distracted. “As the weather improves, more and more motorcyclists are hitting the roads,” says Lonnie Scott, the Fort Campbell Army Traffic Safety Program Manager. “With that in mind, pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers of all vehicles, need to be extra attentive and make sure they ‘share the road.’ A motorcycle is one
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Scott reminds road users that “Motorcyclists have responsibilities too. They should obey traffic rules, be alert to other drivers, never ride while impaired or distracted and always wear a Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant helmet and other protective gear.” Scott said that a motorcyclist is much more vulnerable than a passenger vehicle occupant in the event of a crash. He said that research from DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 39 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in traffic crashes. Scott offered tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways. • • •
Remember, a motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane. Perform a visual check for motorcycles
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Avoiding riding in poor weather conditions. Wearing brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet. Using turn signals for every turn or lane change. Combining hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to themselves. Using reflective vests, tape and stickers to increase conspicuity -- Be seen! Never drive impaired. Positioning themselves in the lane where they will be most visible to other drivers.
Many new riders, and Soldiers that have been deployed, may not be aware of the Army standards required for them to ride. To promote motorcycle safety and awareness the Installation Safety Office (ISO) will conduct Motorcycle Safety Week consisting of a series of five Motorcycle Safety Briefings with emphasis on training requirements, documentation review, mentorship and group riding, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and motorcycle inspections. The five briefings are open for all Fort Campbell motorcycle riders and will be conducted at Wilson Theater on May 4 through 8 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. each day. Training is for all Soldier riders and leaders that are interested. Help to share in the responsibility of keeping all road users safe and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”
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Adopt the Mediterranean Lifestyle
Eating Healthy
By BACH Nutrition Department The Mediterranean lifestyle is perfect for those who are looking for a healthy diet, the food pyramid even includes olive oil and wine! People that eat in this lifestyle commonly live in Spain, Italy, and Greece; they are surrounded by water so it is easier to consume fish daily and fresh fruits and vegetables. This type of lifestyle is not a fad diet, it is a lifestyle change. Eat at least one serving of beans a day. This could be in soups and salads, a side dish such as a multi-bean salad, or as a main dish.
Limit meat and poultry to one serving or less per week. You can have one to two servings of fish per week. Cook with garlic and herbs. Use fresh and dried herbs, especially oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil, to season your dishes whenever you can.
If you drink alcohol, have a glass of red wine with a meal. Avoid other kinds of alcohol and only drink wine with a meal. Limit alcohol to one glass of red wine a day for women and two glasses of red wine a day for men. This lifestyle reduces the risk of: • Death from heart disease • Cancer • Incidence of Parkinson’s disease • Incidence of Alzheimer’s disease
Eat five to six servings of whole grains per day. Look for whole grain pasta, crackers, dense whole grain breads, and grains you can cook. Grains include couscous, bulgur wheat, and brown or wild rice. For breakfast, eat whole grain cereal or whole grain bread with low-sugar jam or nut butter, instead of butter or margarine.
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Only use olive oil and canola oil for cooking. Choose breads and other baked goods made with these oils. Cut butter and margarine out of your diet. Avoid peanut, safflower, corn, and soybean oils. Eat a handful of nuts every day. Sprinkle a tablespoon of chopped or whole nuts over salad, pasta and vegetable dishes. Choose almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Use low-fat milk products. Avoid cream, whole and 2% milk, and regular cheese. Use just one to two teaspoons of grated hard cheese, such as Parmesan, over pasta.
Also common with the Mediterranean lifestyle is improving the mind and body. Many go on a morning run or take a walk on the beach. These people make it a point to incorporate daily exercising every day no matter if it is high intensity or low intensity as long as they get some exercise. They also make sure that all meals are eaten as a Family and at a table; they do not rush their meals or sit in front of the television. For additional information, please call BACH Nutrition at (270) 798-8600.
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By Tara Goodson Playing tourist in Nashville is fun! Everything from museums to restaurants to parks to live music can be seen and heard within a few square miles of the downtown area. Nearly every location has fantastic live music throughout the day on Lower Broadway and I’m rarely disappointed when I stop to listen. Sometimes, I hear a chord or catch the end of a song that stops me in my tracks. Add a catchy name to a great sound and I’m bound to stay and listen for a spell.
cover band gets everyone in the place to stop and pay attention. The singer/guitarist managed to do this until the set ended at 2 a.m. He knew how to play to the audience, bring attention to the other band members and most importantly own the songs they were performing. Not once did he indicate he didn’t care for a song that was requested, nor did he stop performing. After their set was done, my friend and I had to meet the talented musicians on the stage. A quick conversation has turned into a
A few years ago, after going to a Predators game, a girlfriend and I were walking past the honky tonks on Lower Broadway. I wasn’t really in the mood to stay a long time in Nashville that evening, so I was urging her along to the car. We had to walk past a location that has a giant whiskey barrel on the sidewalk with a chalkboard sign announcing the bands playing and their time slots. Biff Kapow?, we both asked at the same time. With a name like that, we had to see the band play. We grabbed a table and the lead singer captured our attention immediately. His version of Joe Cocker's ”With a Little Help from My Friends” made the hairs on my arms stand up. A good cover band knows the lyrics and knows the music. A great
deep admiration for Trevor Finlay, Jennifer Friend, Kevin Simonelic and Greg Thiel. Kevin has since moved on to pursue a career in medicine and Bobby Turk now plays with Biff Kapow. Trevor Finlay has been performing since he was in elementary school. His guitar teacher encouraged Trevor to learn to sing and both quickly discovered his natural talents with both. Growing up in Ottowa, Canada, Trevor was encouraged to pursue music and empowered by his Family to succeed. His first gig at age 15 earned him recognition as an up and comer to the local scene. Bands came together and fell apart during the early part of his career, a completely normal part of a musician's world, but the common theme that kept
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popping up is that Trevor plays from the heart and respects everyone on stage with him. He has carried that humbleness with him to Nashville. The music industry is a tough business. It's even tougher in the Music City. It hasn't slowed Trevor down or snuffed his passion for playing. Night after night, you can find him playing somewhere in Nashville with a variety of musicians. On stage with Biff Kapow, touring with Tiffany, featured in the documentary, “Send My Mail to Nashville”, or playing at Puckett's, Trevor stays active. The variety of musicians he plays with runs across genres and molds his sound to fit the music. His has released four studio albums and toured incessantly all over the world, from Canada coast to coast to Australia, parts of the US and Europe. He has opened for big-name acts such as James Brown, Kid Rock, John Hiatt, Johnny Winter and Booker T. and the MG’s. Trevor earned awards and nominations including 2005 – Real Blues Magazine 11th Annual Awards – Best Canadian Blues/Rock Artist, Best Canadian Blues Band/Central, Top Canadian Blues Guitarist; 2002 – Toronto Blues Society’s MBA for “Male Vocalist of the Year”; 1999 – Toronto Blues Society’s MBA for “New Artist of the Year”, and he has become a regular guest on several popular morning programs. Trevor recently dropped his newest release - Sandpaper and Bourbon. It features an eclectic variety of original music, from the quirky “Quiet Weird Girl”, to “Spare Change Millionaire”, to my favorite, “Woman”. “Hearing Trevor perform cover songs is a treat because he can sing anything requested of him,” says Joe Weekly, “but I prefer his original music. He has this great bluesy soulful American country/rock sound that I've never heard before.” Standing out in a sea of talent can be difficult, according to Trevor, but music is what he was meant to do. “Send My Mail to Nashville” was written the very day he decided to relocate to Music City. Not long after, he was approached by filmmaker Stacey K. Black to appear in her documentary of rising musicians and have his song be the title track. He is one of five featured artists. When asked about his experience, Trevor’s humbleness comes to the forefront again. He quickly pointed out what a pleasure it was to work with everyone featured and hoped for success for everyone involved. Asking Trevor to answer questions about himself almost turned into a sketch comedy act. He was quick to tell jokes, share anecdotes about gigs he has played over the years and deflect questions about himself. When I pointed out such traits were a bit of an oxymoron in an industry that has evolved to self promotion, he took a minute to reflect on the need of it. After a moment, he quietly said that he wants his music to speak for him. His stories, his life, his words are there. You simply need to press play.
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When Should You Seek Treatment?
Health
Dr. Christine R. Wenrick
Do you suffer from jaw pain? Headaches? Maybe even neck pain and ringing in your ears? The link between these symptoms and The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is almost always a given. Too many people suffer with TMJ disorders and don’t even know it. The TMJ is a major joint in the body and probably the most used. This joint allows us to nourish our bodies through the process of chewing. Without this joint’s proper function the ability to chew healthy food is significantly diminished. The TMJ is located just in front of our ear canals. It functions like a hinge connecting the upper jaw to the lower jaw. These joints are flexible and should always move freely without pain, noises, or locking. Unfortunately, the TMJs are often traumatized at an early age by macro-trauma. Falling on our chin as a toddler can disrupt the normal growth of this joint causing dysfunction later in life. Car accidents, sports injuries, whiplash, concussions, and neck problems can
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disrupt the normal function and anatomy of these joints. Many TMJ disorders occur at a much younger age than when these symptoms actually start to surface. If you suffer from any of these symptoms you may have a TMJ disorder: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pain or soreness in the face Limitations with opening the mouth A bite shift Headaches, earaches, neck and shoulder pain Clenching and grinding of teeth Jaws that get “stuck” or “locked” open or closed Clicking, popping, or grating noises when opening, closing, or eating Difficulty chewing Ringing in the ears
Most disruptions in the jaw joint involves the disc becoming dislocated, or herniated. The TMJ disc is a soft cushion permanently attached to the jaw joint bones themselves. Any of the previously mentioned traumas can cause this disc to
detach itself from the TMJ leaving potentially permanent side effects. Symptoms related to disc detachment normally happen visually in the bite. This visual change is only something that a trained dentist can actually see. There are tell-tale signs in tooth on tooth contact that a trained TMJ dentist will look for and will educate the patient. Poor sleep, snoring, sleep apnea and tired, tight facial jaw muscles are other signs of a TMJ disorder. The more detailed a patient is with their history of trauma and symptoms, the better a trained TMJ dentist can diagnose and treat TMJ disorders. Pain medication, steroids, and anti-inflammatory drugs should only be used on a temporary basis while diagnosing and treating this disorder. The ultimate goal is to restore the TMJ structures to the healthiest position possible. Treating structures appropriately from a detailed diagnostic perspective is key. Image based diagnostic criteria via MRIs and CT scans becomes the standard of care while making accurate diagnoses and treatment choices for the TM joint. The key to treating structural TMJ problems is as always, early detection. Normally, an acute TMJ disorder treated as early as possible can have very good treatment results for the patient. Left untreated, most conditions will turn chronic and lead to many different locations of pain and even arthritic changes in the joint’s bone structure. When visiting one’s dentist, if any of the above symptoms are present, always ask for a referral to a dentist trained in the treatment of TMJ or associated disorders.
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Capturing Life as it Happens
Creative Hobbies
By Monica Ruggley
In the age of digital photography, social media and smart phones, it seems that almost everyone is taking pictures these days. With the ability to take photographs and upload them to a variety of social media platforms, it is no wonder that Fort Campbell has a wide cross section of community members who consider themselves hobby photographers. On this occasion, I had opportunity to speak to three such individuals and here is a snapshot of some of the things I learned while talking to them:
JR: Absolutely! Go slow to go fast. Find a good beginner’s camera. You do not have to spend a ton of money on one. Make sure you read your user’s manual from cover to cover! Know and understand how your camera works with your eyes closed! Buy a back-up battery and keep your battery charged. Buy a flash. Always wear comfortable shoes because balance is essential. Take lots of photographs and when you think you’ve taken enough…take some more.
MWR Life: What is your affiliation with the Fort Campbell community? Jen Jorstad (JJ): I am a military Family member and a Fort Campbell resident.
The Troll at the Renaissance Festival. This gentleman dresses in this costume despite the heat each year and is my favorite person to watch while there. ~ Becki Mastrian
MWR Life: What do you enjoy most about taking pictures?
Jane Russell (JR): I came to Fort Campbell, Kentucky from Larchmont, New York in June of 1968 with my mother. I have been here ever since and absolutely love this community! My husband served on active duty for thirty years.
JJ: Being able to go back and actually SEE the expression on an athlete’s face, or the sparkle in someone’s eye. You can see things through the lens that you missed when the moment was actually occurring.
Becki Mastrian (BM): We have been stationed at Fort Campbell three times for a total of nearly 16 years. I have volunteered on post for 15 of those years, been the 101 CAB from 2005-2007, and worked at Army Community Service for 5 1/2 years. I have also been a volunteer photographer for MWR for the past year. MWR Life: What type of camera do you primarily use to take pictures? JJ: Canon EOS Rebel T5i. JR: I have several different cameras. I own a Nikon D750, D200, D5300 and D60 for shooting color and black/white. I also love infrared photography so I had a Nikon D200 and a Lumix DMC G3 converted into infrared cameras.
There is always a story behind every photograph…the infrared photograph of the train on the track in Alaska is probably the most emotional for me. ~ Jane Russell
MWR Life: Do you have any tips for someone who wants to get into photography as a hobby?
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JR: I get personal satisfaction from my photography. Our home is a story of all the places that we have been. I can be a little stressed out from work and once into my photography I immediately have a sense of calm. It does not make any difference if I am taking the photograph, viewing, or editing it. I am a puritan with regards to photography, so I might just crop a photo. I do not use any type of photo-editing software or anything else. I believe we have gotten away from the actual ability to take a real photo and we allow the computer to do all the enhancements. I want to take the photo and see what I’m capable of doing, and that’s just me. I like some of what is produced by those different programs but I am just not going to use them. BM: I often share my photos to bring joy or comfort to others. I love to capture a moment in time, especially for those people who don't take photos themselves. I later send the photo to them and in some cases, print and frame the photo to present to the recipient. Recently, I found a young man getting down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend while at a tourist spot. I immediately began taking photos of the moment, then we spoke and I sent those photos to them. They were thrilled to have those photos.
BM: I use Canon photography equipment. I use a Canon Rebel T3i with a variety of lenses.
JJ: Don’t be afraid to just do it. Play with the camera and ask questions of those who know more than you do. Most of the “real” photographers I know are more than happy to share their knowledge.
BM: Find others who share your interest and go on photo adventures together. It is amazing to see how differently we view the same objects. Also, do your research to answer any questions you may have.
The photo of Nighgell clearing the hurdles is one of my favorites. You can see the focus in his face, the determination. ~ Jen Jorstad
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Giving Thanks
International Expo: Spouse Appreciation Week By Jenelle Grewell
Spouse Appreciation Week is a weeklong event put on by Army Community Service (ACS) to show thanks to the Spouses of those who serve in the military. This year, Spouses can expect to be taken to an International Expo during all the wonderful events ACS hosts for them. The events for the week start on Tuesday, May 5 with the Mini Conference. The Mini Conference starts at 8:15 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. at the Family Resource Center (FRC). The participants will be able to attend different classes that teach them a skill from another country. One of the classes is an Italian cooking class. During lunch, sponsors will give away door prizes while attendees enjoy a variety of international flavored dishes. This event is free but registration is required. A Cooking Show with Cantor Mitch is on Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Cole Park Commons and will feature kosher cooking. Participants will learn how to make kosher food while Cantor Mitch performs popular music. Of course partakers will get to taste all of his yummy dishes as he prepares them. Registration is required but this evening is a free event! Spa Night will be held on Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the FRC. This night will feature plenty of pampering with mini manicures, mini facials, door prizes and much more! Participants will also be able to sample delicious international
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