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E3 2014 It’s time to play.
Editors
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Tara Goodson CynDe Clack Jenelle Grewell - Guest
How one woman does it all.
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Contributors
William D. Corlew, III Crysta Crum Tara Goodson David Harris Kelly Kerger Alex Krohn Meaghan Malone Staci Murphy Ashlie Talley
Summer is Over What to do with the Family now.
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Down the Block Lunch at 3rd Brigade dining facility.
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10 Kiss and Make Up Fixing your burned bridges.
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Our squeaky friends.
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14 River Fun in Clarksville
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Photography CynDe Clack Tara Goodson Paula Hallett Alex Krohn Staci Murphy Will Toliver City of Clarksville Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Customs House Museum
Single Soldier Parent
A look at National Night Out.
18 Otaku Invasion Local anime conventions.
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20 Listen Live Local music for your earbuds.
22 Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour The Sunrise Century Bike Ride.
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22 That Guy Floor guy.
24 The After School Routine Managing the hours after the school bell rings.
25 Many Opportunities at ACS Looking at AFAP, AVC and AFTB.
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29 I’m Gonna Pop Some Tags What can you find at the OSC thrift shop?
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E3 2014:
It’s Time to Play By Crysta Crum
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, E3, is full of premieres and announcements about video games, updates, consoles, and more. Last year’s E3 brought us the console war between Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This year, gamers were hoping to see new and better video games and I believe it’s safe to say E3 didn’t disappoint. Whether you’re a Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony fan, there was something for everyone during the conference.
Microsoft for Xbox did a wonderful job of introducing new games as well as revamping previously released games. The best example of a revamp is “Halo: The Master Chief Collection”, which will include all four previous “Halo” games with a few new features and updates. The all new “Halo 5: Guardians” won’t be released with this collection or until 2015.
Sony for PlayStation followed in the same suit with the announcement that plenty of previously released games would be updated with new content. There were premieres for new games as well, with the most talked about being the one with the least information available: “Bloodborne”. “Bloodborne” was developed by the Japanese video game company From Software and shocked E3 viewers with its graphic commercial that was gory and bone chilling enough to leave goosebumps on everyone’s arms. Not much else has been given away about the game other than it comes out in 2015.
Nintendo had some of the most surprising news during E3 with the announcement of the NFC figurine initiative named Amiibo. Amiibo raises the stakes for customizing a gamer’s experience. One of the most unique features about Amiibo is that even if you and a friend buy the same figurine, they won’t be the same. Nintendo has developed the figurines in a way that players can customize their special moves and train the character to be their own interpretation. Additional titles that should be added to a gamers wish list include “Mortal Kombat X”, “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare”, “Mario Maker”, “The Legend of Zelda” for Wii U and “Assassin's Creed Unity”.
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Hometown Hero
Single Soldier Parent By Jenelle Grewell
Linda Toledo is more than just a Soldier, she is a parent. And she is more than just a parent; she is a single parent of four children. Linda’s four children include Jonathan, 19, Linda 16, Esteban, 13 and Isabelle, 12. She has been a single parent for eight years and was a single parent when she joined the military. Her first question was “Where am I going to get help?” When Linda and her Family arrived at Fort Campbell, their first duty station, she had to figure out how to manage her finances as a private with four kids. They had no cable TV, held a lot of Family game nights and took advantage of the free and inexpensive activities on post. MWR programs such as the pool and the woodshop were less costly options for her to enjoy time with her children. The children also took classes with Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) because the programs were so affordable. Army Community Service (ACS) also provided a great resource for Linda when it came to getting her finances in order. When she was worried about her finances, she searched and found that ACS offered a free service that helped her make a budget, start a savings account, improve her credit and she even took a class to learn how to manage finances. “You have to be organized and balanced with your life so your kids can feel cared for and not abandoned, especially when you are in the military,” Linda said. Living on post for most of her career in the military has been very beneficial for Linda because it has helped her make friends quickly and meet a lot of helpful neighbors. “Everyone in my neighborhood knows I’m a single parent, so they help me out a lot,” she stated.
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Linda’s neighbors and friends do nice things like look after her kids when she comes home late from work. She told a story about how she had a neighbor who changed a filter outside her home for two years and she never knew he did that for her until he was getting ready to move. The filter he was changing every month helped to keep her dryer from burning out. Being a deployed single parent Soldier caused some challenges for Linda and her Family. Her children had to stay with Family in Florida while
The average day involves Linda waking up early, going to PT, and then to work. After work, she goes to school to get her degree in nursing. Her children have learned to study on their own and they all know how to cook so they take turns making meals. Evenings are used to catch up with each other and tak about how their day went. The weekends are Family time, when they do chores, go to the movies, attend church services and anything else they can do as a Family. “It’s our time,” Linda noted.
she was deployed. Her children’s grades dropped and everyone, including herself, was emotional and unstable during the deployment. “When I came back, it took about six months to reconnect,” Linda shared. “Every minute of spare time I spent with the kids.” They had Family time, went to church every Sunday, relied on friends for support and also had open communication about issues. “Open communication is very important in my Family,” she said. Linda wants her children to be able to come to her with anything. Now that Linda’s children are older, they understand what is going on and things are easier. “There are always challenges, but I can’t think of anything I haven’t overcome,” Linda said.
Linda also volunteers twice a month at the soup kitchen with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) program and she is her battalion B.O.S.S. representative. People ask her all the time how she does it: being a Soldier, a student, a volunteer and a single parent to four children. Linda wants to set an example for her children. “Whatever you put your mind to, you can accomplish,” she said with a smile. Linda hopes to change the stigma that comes with having a single parent in the military. “Being a single parent household is often called a dysfunctional household,” she stated. “I tell my kids we are functional Family, regardless of what anyone tells you.”
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What to do with your Family now...
This ‘n That
By Tara Goodson Just because school is back in session, it doesn’t mean the fun has to end for your Family! My Family’s focus shifts to weekend activities as August melts into September and beyond. Because back to school costs can put a crimp in the bank account, I’ll focus on low cost weekend activities.
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Love camping under the stars, but the idea of loading up the car, driving out to the campsite and unloading everything exhausts you? Try backyard camping! You can go as simple as a tent and sleeping bags or do the whole experience with a fire pit, camping mattress (it’ll save your back, trust me!), enough food to feed an army of neighborhood kids and plenty of bug spray. My Family tends to keep it simple and if we forget anything, the house is just a few yards away. My daughters love the scary stories we make up, playing flashlight tag and star watching. It usually turns into who can find the most constellations and name the correct stars. If your Family isn’t interested in these activities, why not try a back yard maze, a neighborhood treasure hunt or even a game of Simon Says?
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Tent or shelter: ensure it’s large enough to accommodate everyone in your party. Sleeping items: pillows, blankets, sleeping bags and the stuffed animal your child can’t live without. Food: marshmallows, chocolate bars, graham crackers, hot dogs, fruit, drinks, cheese or whatever you desire. Don’t forget the cutlery and plates. Campfire or fire pit materials: a great activity to get the little ones helping prior to lighting the fire. Small sticks and twigs are easy for children to gather. Other: bug spray, games, trash bags, wet wipes and/or paper towels, and of course a flashlight!
We often visit local museums to beat the heat. Not only are there fun activities in our local museums, the interest generated from the exhibits often leads to additional activities. Earlier this year, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in Clarksville had a terrific Wizard of Oz exhibit. We enjoyed an afternoon of checking out a few original museum scripts, toys, dolls and autographs. The natural curiosity of my children and the ease of the web at my fingertips lead to searching out facts about the actors, recreating our own yellow brick road and making ruby slippers for everyone in the house. Exhibits currently at the Customs House include: Serving Abroad: Through their Eyes, Paul Harmon: Inner Voice, The Outsiders: Folk Art from the Hicks & Vander Elst Collection. I must also mention the permanent exhibits and the wonderful areas to explore in the lower levels. Admission prices and hours can be found on www.customshousemuseum.org. My favorite day is the second Saturday of every month as admission is free! Annual memberships for the military are very affordable at $30 and they allow you to bring visiting guests too!
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Pratt Museum, Fort Campbell. Admission is always free and this is a wonderful museum to learn about the 101st Airborne and Fort Campbell’s history. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed Sundays, Holidays and DONSAs. Additional information can be found at www.campbell.army.mil/campbell/ PrattMuseum/Pages/PrattMuseum.aspx.
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Tennessee State Museum, Nashville. Permanent exhibits include from the First Tennesseans, Antebellum, Frontier, Civil War and Reconstruction, Age of Jackson and The New South. Changing Exhibits have included WarHorse, Military Gallery featuring the 101st and African American Art Exhibit. Admission is always free to the permanent exhibits, but occasionally the changing exhibits will have a fee. This is a great museum to visit prior to a school history project! Additional details can be found at www.tnmuseum.org.
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Museums of Historic Hopkinsville. This unique attraction includes three museums, Pennyroyal, Charles Jackson Circus, and Woody Winfree. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Active duty military do not pay an admission fee. Other admission prices and information can be found at www.museumsofhopkinsville.org.
No matter the activity you choose for weekend fun after school starts, you are making memories with your Family that will last a lifetime.
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Down the Block
Lunch at 3rd Brigade Dining Facility By Jenelle Grewell
Even though 3rd Brigade was on block leave, we were still able to have a quite delicious lunch at their dining facility recently. Located on 18th and A Shau Valley, this DFAC has a staff that was very friendly and helpful. They were disappointed they could not offer us their usual more varied fare. However, the lunch Tara Goodson and I shared did not disappoint.
Tara had chicken tetrazzini, broccoli and corn. She enjoyed the variety in vegetables offered and remarked that the chicken tetrazzini was really delicious. I enjoyed the meatloaf, potatoes in tomato gravy and also ate my broccoli! The tomato gravy was the star of my meal - it added a wonderful flavor to my potatoes and I attempted to spread it to all my other food. The meatloaf tasted like a classic dish you would expect grandma to make. We both also sampled a very fresh salad bar, and couldn’t leave without trying desserts like cake and jello. We left feeling full and satisfied. Willie Edwards, the NCOIC of the facility, explained the different verities of meals served throughout the week. Mondays feature an Italian meal, Tuesdays feature Hispanic fare, Wednesdays offer Asian specialties, Thursdays
are for soul food lovers and Fridays rotate different foods such as steak and crab legs, hot dog bars and chicken wings. There are also certain items always available such as the short order grill which features corndogs, burgers and pizza. I am sure we will be back to try some of the other great dining options soon!
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Kiss and Make Up
Body Mind & Spirit
By William D. Corlew, III
From Monty Hall to Wayne Brady, “Let's Make a Deal” is a popular television game show that involves wearing goofy costumes and making bargains to win a concealed quality prize or an unflattering surprise, often referred to as a Zonk. At the end of the show, one lucky contestant gets the chance to choose what they suspect will be the grand prize or the “Big Deal”, cleverly concealed behind one of three curtains or doors. This is where we get the popular phrase of, “Is it behind door number one; door number two; or door number three?” The show still airs today and is hilariously entertaining. The entire premise of the game show revolves around the contestant's ability to make a chance decision toward winning a great prize relying purely on speculation, a gut feeling, or what some people refer to as intuition. This gut feeling, speculation, or intuition is not just limited to this game show, but it is often how we buy a car or invest in stocks; how we choose our favorite lottery numbers or take an untraveled shortcut; or how we select a person to call friend or make the decision to “un-friend” that once special someone. Making a decision to purchase or sell a car or stocks depends on only a few limited variables: color, price, number of seats, popularity, bull, bear or blue chip. But selecting a friend or terminating a friendship requires an almost infinite number of variables and scenarios and furthermore - is the relationship worthy of repair - which is why we recognize August 25 as Kiss and Make Up Day.
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The main premise behind Kiss and Make Up Day revolves around the notion of resolving any differences you may have with a relative, loved one, or friend. Although the approach to just kiss and make up seems like a simple concept for many people, the true emotion behind the spat, argument, or disagreement can be disastrous for any short or longstanding relationship. Buddy Hackett comments, “I’ve had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you’re carrying a grudge, they’re out dancing.”
MWR Life Magazine: What is your idea of a friendship? Mrs. Ferguson: A true friendship is like fertilizer – it smells at first and requires a lot of work to cultivate groves of beautiful flowers. Friendships, like plants, grow heartier over time through good and bad weather or through good or bad times. MWR Life Magazine: What fictional friendships do you believe are the epitome of a great relationship? Mrs. Ferguson: Lucy and Ethel, the Three Stooges, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, and the Golden Girls. MWR Life Magazine: Why do people hold grudges?
Truly, some arguments affect different people in dissimilar ways and there are many that feel that the pain of the “fallout” is too great to repair the relationship. Therefore, in order for Kiss and Make Up Day to be effective, we should strive to find ways to cope with the chance of losing the original argument or ways to move toward resolution, Joseph Joubert writes, “The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress. I wanted to get more insight on people who disagree and may or may not be able to progress from their differences, so I had the opportunity to talk to Liltensie Ferguson, LPN, MS of the Byrd Clinic. Mrs. Ferguson is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over 22 years of active service.
Mrs. Ferguson: Holding a grudge allows you to remember that the incident of the disagreement was hurtful and helps you to avoid that similar situation in the future. Holding a grudge is personal and emotional; people often judge others, as holding grudges often prevents the opportunity for change and progress. If you feel that you are ready for progress and can willingly mend your broken friendship, use The Big DEAL method, which stands for: Decide, Earnest, Anticipate, and Let go. First decide to diminish the squabble or grudge and disagree, no more. Next, take an earnest approach to mend the relationship; take the hard step to make an apology for the disagreement (this doesn’t mean that you were wrong, it just means you are regretful that there was a disagreement). Third, anticipate some resentment, but attempt to make a pact to abolish that specific disagreement and accept change moving forward. This means, for example, that you promise to avoid talking about spiders and porridge if it offends or frightens your friend. And finally, learn to let go of hurtful emotions toward your friendship and remember that best friends, although they may seldom argue, possess the right to their own opinion, although their opinions may differ from yours. It’s the value of the entire friendship that is important.
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Off the Beaten Path
By Meaghan Malone
The bat population of Fort Campbell and Tennessee is incredible, so why not celebrate International Bat Night on August 30 and 31. On a clear night, you may catch a glimpse of the winged animals flying across the sky, scouring for insects or perching upside down on a tree branch nearby. While you may be inclined to believe that bats are birds, they are, in fact, mammals. They do not lay eggs. They are the only mammals capable of flying for extended periods of time. Bats are nocturnal by nature and prefer to be active at night. They sleep during the day in a position called “roosting.” Despite their nocturnal behavior, bats cannot see well. Instead, bats use sound waves, called echolocation, to pinpoint where things are in relation to where they fly. Their extremely heightened hearing allows them to fly as well as “see”. Their echolocation also helps them to locate insects to eat, even in midflight. Bats snack on a variety of insects from flies and mosquitoes to moths and other various bugs. There are only a few species of bats that only drink blood, but these bats are not native to the Clarksville/Fort Campbell area. Also, they do not usually drink human blood, and contrary to what some books may tell you, being bitten by a bat will not turn you into a vampire. However, in the event that you are bitten by a bat, you should seek medical attention immediately. Bats sleep upside down because it puts them at the optimal position for takeoff. Bats can’t launch themselves into flight using their wings. Instead, they use their claws and climb to high places and fall into flight to takeoff. Sleeping upside down also makes it harder for prey to attack the bats. The most common bat found in the area is the wintering gray bat. The gray bat gets its name from the dark gray fur that grows on its back. The gray bat is also part of a group of unique bats called Myotis. These bats have wings that attach at the ankles. The exact number of bats in the area is unknown. However, employees from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency survey the bat population during the winter to try
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to get an idea of how many bats are in our region. TWRA estimates that there are approximately 900,000 gray bats in the Fort Campbell surrounding community. Every year, gray bats migrate from caves near lakes, rivers, and ponds that are in locations containing large quantities of limestone during the summer, to vertical caves during the winter. Bats enjoy living close to rivers and lakes because insects are readily available for them to eat. These caves also serve as the home and mating grounds for the bat population. The female bats give birth to their youngling in late May or early June. Later in the summer, the bats molt and new fur grows. One of the local caves that gray bats inhabit is Dunbar Cave. This local gem contains a wealth of Native American history and petroglyphs. However, Dunbar Cave has been closed to the public until further notice due to the spread of White Nose Syndrome among the bat population. People can still walk the trails and visit Swan Lake.
White Nose Syndrome is the biggest health concern facing gray bats. This illness is caused by a fungus that has killed millions of bats in the United States and forced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to place the gray bat on the endangered species list after extreme declines in the population. In some cases, over 90 percent of bats occupying a single cave have been known to die from White Nose Syndrome. Several caves have also been placed on moratorium to try to restore the bat populations. There is no treatment or cure available for bats affected by White Nose Syndrome. White Nose Syndrome is thought to be harmless to humans, as no known illnesses have occurred from exposure to infected caves and bats. People can help gray bats and other endangered bat species by understanding how their habitats are destroyed and how this leads to the loss of these species. We can also inform our friends, Family and coworkers about what we have learned. You may also be interested in joining conservation groups or volunteering at Dunbar Cave. For more information about volunteering at Dunbar Cave, visit tnstateparks.com/about/get-involved.
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PREVIEW By Kelly Kerger
Riverfest 2014, the two-day music and arts festival held annually along the banks of the Cumberland River in Clarksville, is right around the corner. This lively event for Families and friends offers a fun and exciting community gathering for all ages. “It’s a Clarksville music block party,” said Susan King, a Clarksville resident who has attended in recent years. This year’s 27th annual Riverfest will take place at McGregor Park on Friday, September 5 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The event will feature all-day performances on three separate stages, along with a unique blend of vendors. “Riverfest typically has many sponsor booths and a wide variety of vendor booths with items for sale such as handmade crafts, home based businesses and food vendors with wonderful foods
ranging from stir fried noodles to funnel cakes, schnitzel sandwiches, barbeque and much, much more,” said Jennifer Byard, Event Planning Supervisor for City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation. Whether attending with a few friends or the Family, Riverfest offers a variety of unique activities, including “the Art Exhibits (Tour d’Art), musical performances by both local and national artists, the food court, sponsor booths, the Riverfest Regatta, and the Recycled Fashion show,” Byard stated. Riverfest also features a children’s area dedicated to kid-friendly activities. The children’s area is open until 8 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday. The area will feature inflatables, games and its own stage for musical performances. A new competition begins with this year: the Riverfest Film Festival. Teams will compete to
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Entertainment create an original short film and the films will be aired on Saturday night on a huge inflatable movie screen. Prizes will be awarded to the top film makers. “Riverfest is for all ages. If you have small children, come early and prepare for a daytime picnic with the Family. Pick a spot in the grass to watch the entertainment,” King noted. “It’s a community celebration.” For more details about Riverfest 2014, including festival rules and regulations, road closures, parking, performance schedule and events, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
Safety First
By Staci Murphy
For the past 10 years, Campbell Crossing, Lend Lease’s privatized military Family housing community located on Fort Campbell, has brought special attention to crime and drug prevention through its annual National Night Out (NNO) event. This nationwide celebration is geared towards heightening crime prevention awareness and strengthening the neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships while sending a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are fighting back.
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NNO, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, began in 1984. Now in its 31st year, NNO, which is sponsored by the National Associate of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Campbell Crossing and the Fort Campbell Military Police, will involve 16,124 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. In all, over 37.8 million people are expected to participate in the 2014 ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’ event. NATW is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer communities. Residents are encouraged to attend block parties and other social events as a stand against crime and an opportunity to meet and get to know those in their community as part of NNO. “Campbell Crossing, along with the Fort Campbell Military Police, are excited to sponsor this year’s 2014 event, which is set to kick off August 5,” said Mike Goodwin, project director for Campbell Crossing. “As in years
past, attendees can expect to enjoy free food, fun games, and prizes while learning valuable information from safety experts such as the Fort Campbell Military Police, the Fort Campbell Environmental Department, Sexual Assault and Response Program, Mental Health Facilities, Military Family Life Consultants, and other event sponsors and community organizations.” Campbell Crossing is honored to have received NATW’s National Military Award in 2011 and 2012 for its outstanding participation in the 28th and 29th Annual NNO events. Criteria for the awards included overall campaign, participation, and law enforcement involvement. To find out more about the 31st Annual National Night Out, visit www.campbellcrossingllc.com.
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Otaku Invasion:
Something Different
Local anime conventions By Jenelle Grewell
Fort Campbell is not far from various anime conventions where those who enjoy anime can gather together to cosplay, go to meet ups, purchase merchandise, attend panels and share in the love of anime. This month and next, you can attend two local anime conventions that are within a short driving distance of Fort Campbell. From August 1 through August 3, Akaicon will host its second year of operation in Nashville, at the Maxwell House Hotel. On September 19 and September 20, Daycon is held in downtown Clarksville at the Riverview Inn, which is less than a 10 mile drive from Fort Campbell. Daycon offers an $18 ticket for both days with preregistration. At the door, tickets will be $10 per day or $20 for the weekend. Rosemary Deppeler, a coordinator of Daycon, said Daycon was started because there are a lot of anime, gaming and comics fans that don’t know there are other fans in Clarksville. “All of the otaku, the fans and the geeks in Clarksville needed to get together,” she said. She believed Clarksville was a big enough city to get its own anime convention. Soldiers at Fort Campbell who want to go to conventions were another big reason that Daycon was started. Rosemary knows a lot of Soldiers have to be on recall and any nearby anime conventions are just far enough away that if they get recalled, they couldn’t get back in
time. “I know a whole lot of Soldiers who are into anime, games, and comics. We wanted to make it for them,” she shared. Daycon gives 10 percent of their proceeds to Cats R Us because it is a no-kill animal shelter. Rosemary said they donate to this group because they won’t put an animal down unless it is an extreme case. Daycon also offers
opportunities to donate directly to Cats R Us. The other 90 percent of the proceeds go back to the convention for the next year. A local anime convention that also allows you to donate to worthy charity? Why not go? “I hope [Daycon attendees] have fun. We have Daycon so people can come have fun in a safe, Family-friendly environment,” Rosemary stated. The organizers make sure it is Family-friendly by policing costumes and making sure people of all ages feel comfortable and safe. “We want people to make new friends, we want them to have fun, we want them to get the merchandise they normally can’t get and to see that there are other people that share their interests in the area,” she remarked. Akaicon offers several options for registration. You can preregister for a three day pass for $30, or purchase an on-site pass for $35, or you can purchase one day wristbands on-site for $20 a day. Convention hours are 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Panel and event times will vary.
Devin Atkins, chairman of Akaicon, stated that he started Akaicon because anime conventions have been a safe place where he felt accepted among peers. He developed Akaicon to give those of any age a place they could feel at home and safe and also to give attendees a reason to challenge themselves with learning new skills. He also wanted to give back to those in the community who have been, currently are and are planning to be involved. “This is a personal and professional business venture with the community at its center,” he noted. Tina, a representative from the marketing team of Akaicon, said the voice of the attendee matters when putting together events. The people who put together Akaicon hope attendees look back on the experience and remember having fun and making new friends and will want to come back and bring new attendees. “It gives us something to celebrate and a reason for different kinds of people to come together who otherwise wouldn’t. It’s cool to be a fan, it’s great to be a geek,” Tina said. She wants Akaicon to reach the Fort Campbell community as well as communities beyond Tennessee. “All are welcome. Comics, cartoons, anime, sci-fi … all bring out our imaginations and creativity in amazing ways. Come share yours with us. We’re all friends here.” For all the otaku, geeks, nerds and fans, the area surrounding Fort Campbell offers two options to have fun, meet new people and be proud to be a fan in the coming weeks. Come join us!
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Listen Live:
Local music for your earbuds By Jenelle Grewell
Who doesn’t love live music? The Clarksville and Nashville music scene has plenty of options for those looking to enjoy some live and local music. Earnest Ernest Earnest Ernest is a local Clarksville band that started out with more folk inspiration but front man Branon Jaggers says the band is starting to bridge gap of folk, rock and an orchestral style. “It’s becoming something that no one person in the band could have ever done alone and it feels great,” he stated.
Jaggers said they usually play live music about once or twice a month in the area, both in Clarksville and out of town. They used to play at the Coup, but with its closing, Jaggers shared they were thinking about playing at The Alley on Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville. Soldiers and the military community are the demographics Earnest Ernest wants to reach most. “A few of our songs are about the military and the experiences of our bassist, Bryce Stevens, during his three tours in Iraq,” Jaggers said. In July, Earnest Ernest began a tour of the southeast. “The best part about playing for the military and their Families is that those people are going to see us play and then possibly be stationed elsewhere, which could spread our following out past the places we have already performed,” Jaggers said. To find out more about Earnest Ernest, you can visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/earnesternestmusic.com
Eyetooth Eyetooth is a band local to Clarksville that describes themselves as mixture of nu metal with a bit of post hardcore and some hip hop influence. “There’s a groove in every song,” said Nathan, the guitarist. Nathan noted they are currently putting together their first EP titled “Somewhat Damaged” but they still play live at least one a week. They usually perform at the Warehouse Bar and Grill on Riverside Drive. Eyetooth feels reaching out to the Fort Campbell community is important to them. “We love the military,” Nathan declared. Three members were former military and the drummer’s father was active duty. “We say we are all ‘military minded’ individuals. The music we create is music that anyone can listen and relate to,” said Nathan. He discussed an original song of titled “Harder Than Life” which is about coming back from a trip, a deployment perhaps, and feeling like it’s not home anymore. He knows it is a song every Soldier can relate to. “Music is a way to release emotion, and in this way, we hope we can do that for not only ourselves, but also for our Soldiers,” he said. To find out more about Eyetooth, you can visit their website at eyetoothband.com.
Hannah Bethel Hannah Bethel is an artist out of Nashville who describes her music as traditional country with a quirky pop twist. She writes or co-writes everything she records. Hannah performs live music quite a lot and her performances vary based on her tour and recording schedule. “I play once a month or every two months in Nashville in many different venues,” she said. She hopes her music reaches the Fort Campbell community. One thing she thinks is unique about her music is that it is relatable to all ages and people. “I try to make music all humans can identify with,” Hannah stated. Hannah hopes anyone who listens to her music gets an experience they remember. “The biggest thing you want as an artist is for people to walk away with a good memory of theperformance. For more information on Hannah Bethel, visit hannahbethel.com. Want to learn about more local music acts in Clarksville and in Nashville? Looking for more options? Listen to the Joe Padula Show on WJZM 1400AM, where talk radio meets live music, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-6 p.m. or browse the show’s Facebook page. Don’t miss Riverfest, coming up in September in downtown Clarksville for more local music acts Fort Campbell is located so close to Nashville, known as Music City U.S.A., so it is only fitting that you get out there and check out the array of great local music in the surrounding area.
All photos were contributed by the bands or artists.
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The Sunrise Century Bike Tour What better way to finish the summer months than with a bicycle tour? As an event for the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT), the Sunrise Century offers the option to get one event closer to that year-end medal and a feeling of accomplishment that only comes from completing a physical challenge. The main event for August is a new addition to the ECFT this year. The Sunrise Century Bike Tour takes place Saturday, August 30, and begins at Rossview High School. Start times and prices vary for each distance. For $40, participants can sign up for Elite 100 which starts at 6:45 a.m., 100 mile (the Century), which begins at 7 a.m., or 62 mile (the Metric) ride, which heads out at 8 a.m. For $30, participants can sign up for the 33 mile ride, which starts at 7 a.m. You can register by mail before August 19, but registration after August 19 will cost an extra $10 more. The Elite 100 is a 100 mile bike ride for experienced participants who attempt to finish the
ride in less than four hours. Mike Schrecker from the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club said the Elite 100 is what gives the bike tour notoriety. Olympians and competitive bike teams come from all over the country to participate in the Elite ride. Motorcycles escort the riders along the route so they don’t have to stop. “We try to give them the best opportunity to ride 100 miles in less than four hours,” Schrecker stated. He noted that it is a small, well-trained
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group that participates in this timed ride. The Century ride is a 100 miles with no time limit on the participants. The Metric, or 62 mile ride is a standard distance in the cycling community and the 33 mile ride is a fun or Family ride. Mike said there are rest stops along the course with fruit, peanut butter sandwiches, water, places to use the restroom and first-aid if needed. “[There is] a lot of support along the ride to make it the best experience for the riders.” The goal of the Sunrise Century Bike Tour is to get bigger and better each year. “It’s the fundraiser for the Rotary club. All funds go back into the local community,” Mike said. He mentioned different charities that benefit from the proceeds such as the Salvation Army and the United Way. This ride is in its 11th year and continues to grow. Why not come out and make it even bigger while supporting the local community and meeting a physical fitness goal? Add cycling to your exercise options and see the local countryside while you pedal!
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The After School Routine
Healthy Home
Managing the hours after the school bell rings By Ashlie Talley
Whether you are a person who doesn’t thrive much on structure, or a person who wouldn’t go a day without a plan, we know and understand how important it is for children to have a routine. Routines help children become better adjusted to changes, which can be very important to a military Family. Routines can also make the after school period less chaotic. Routines teach children responsibility, and establish expectations. One of the most important schedules in a child’s life is their school routine. A morning plan before school is virtually mandatory, and the school day routine is a given, but what about an after-school checklist? After school routines are often less a priority than the other two parts of the day, yet this time happens to be equally important. It won’t always be the same for every child, as different patterns are effective for different children. In any case, here are five tips for establishing an after school routine for your child. 1. Determine Expectations When your children come home, they should know what is expected of them when they walk through the door. The point of a routine is to give children a stabilized environment for them to grow and be happy and healthy. Usually, the most important components that parents keep in mind are chores, homework, playtime, dinner and bedtime. Also, if a child is active in school or sports activities, these are taken into account and factored into the routine.
2. Determine Order of Expectations If your child partic pates in after school activities, all other aspects of the routine will work around the activity. This is because you are operating on school scheduling which cannot be changed. But for everything else, it operates on parent’s time and these things can be moved around to accommodate the most effective method for each child. Usually, parents will set up the same routine for all children in the household, but in some cases it is best to cater the routine to the child’s character. Many parents consider the best routine is to have their children put their school bags away as soon as they walk in, and take out their homework for the parents to review and then move on to snack time. After snacks, the children will have homework time, then playtime, dinner and then they’ll prepare for bed, which may include bathtime. 3. Decide on an appropriate bedtime Having the right amount of sleep in conjunction with a routine bedtime has been shown to greatly affect our moods. This is no different for children. Making sure they are in bed on time is a very important factor to establishing a good evening routine.
5. Enacting the Routine This is the most difficult part of establishing a routine for your children. We can all agree that establishing a routine is much easier said than done for many parents. An important key to enacting a routine is sticking to it no matter how much a child resists. Taking away privileges is a huge motivator in this endeavor. For instance, taking away snack time until the school materials are put away, taking away video games until the chores are finished, or no bedtime story until baths have been taken, teeth have been brushed, and pajamas have been put on. This will show your child you are serious about your expectations and after a while they will accept the responsibilities given them.
4. Make a Chart Now that you have learned the important parts of the after school routine, the order you want them for your children. Charts are important for two reasons. First, they visibly inform the child of what is expected of them. This is important because it leaves no room for excuses that the child did not hear what was said or that the expectation was never verbalized. Second, they help the parent to remember the order in which they decided they wanted things done. It is easy to fall into the chaos of an evening with children and forget what we were initially attempting to do, which is to establish expectations and devise an orderly fashion for those expectations to be met.
It is a difficult feat to establish a routine, especially if it is not an expectation which has been in place for longer than the child can remember. Once in place, however, things will run much smoother for your household. The daily life of the military Family can be a stressful thing, especially when one is moving frequently which can sometimes mean the children don’t stay long enough in one place to get comfortable. Having a schedule helps keep things within the household consistent and stable while the world is ever changing around them.
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Spotlight on MWR
Many Opportunities at ACS:
Looking at AFTB, AVC and AFAP by Alex Krohn
What is Army Family Team Building (AFTB) - just another Army acronym? AFTB is a program with three parts, designed to enhance and empower the knowledge and personal readiness of Army Families. The first part is classes offered by AFTB. “Army 101” classes start out with the basics such as Acronyms and Terms, Military Customs and Courtesies, Financial Readiness and Basic Problem Solving, to help understand military life and thrive in a new Army community. “Army 2.0” classes deal more with self development such as Personal Time Management, Exploring Personality Traits, and target leadership with classes on Understanding Needs,
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Managing Group Conflict, Meeting Management and Coaching and Mentoring. The second part of AFTB is Unit Briefings. Instructors can come out to any unit function, Family Readiness Group meeting or Family get together and talk about what AFTB has to offer. They can answer any questions about AFTB classes. AFTB instructors will teach up to four modules from any of the AFTB sections and will tailor any class to meet the needs of the participants. The last part is advanced training offered through AFTB which includes skills on instructing, briefing and facilitating. To become a certified instructor or to learn new skills, three
courses are offered. Instructor Trainer Course, Facilitator Trainer Course and Briefer Trainer Course are offered quarterly and presented by Army Community Services (ACS) Master Trainers. AFTB can help with childcare for those who want to attend the classes but have young children. Children must be registered with Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS). Childcare is located at the Family Resource Center so the children will be located right next door to the classroom. For more information about AFTB or to volunteer with the program, call (270) 798-4800, visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com/acs/aftb, email ftcampbellaftb@gmail.com or
drop by the AFTB office located in the Family Resource Center (FRC) at 1501 William C. Lee Road (just inside of Gate 1). The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is an Army-wide program that allows all members of the Army, Retirees, Family members and Civilian employees to identify issues of concern that impact the well being of the entire Army Family. This October, Fort Campbell will hold the annual AFAP Conference, where teams of delegates discuss existing issues that affect our community and also write new issue papers to elevate for possible resolution. The delegate teams are guided by ACS Facilitators, Recorders and Issue Support volunteers that help refine the issue papers in order to gain maximum attention by local command to be sent to higher commands for resolution or a decision. Through this process, issues requiring actions are prioritized, assigned to a lead agency for resolution and an action plan is established to achieve desired change. Since AFAP was created in 1983, there have been 117 legislative changes, 162 Department of Defense or Army policy changes and 178 improved programs or services/funding. Some examples of AFAP successes include the creation of the Better
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Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program (BOSS), establishing School Liaison Officers (SLO), development of AFTB, increase in military annual leave carry over and many others. AFAP wants to know if there are any issues you might have, because suggestions could bring change to better the entire Army Family. When an issue is submitted through the AFAP website, the Issue Title (brief summary of the issue), Issue Scope (state the current condition, facts, details and the impact of the problem) and the Recommendation need to be provided. Issues can also be submitted
via email or in person at the FRC. The Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) Program provides placement opportunities for volunteers seeking to donate their time to different agencies on Fort Campbell. Volunteers give their time for several reasons: wanting to keep their skills or resume up to date, a desire to try something new, or a need to get out and meet new people. Some want to network with others and some just want to get out of the house and stay busy. There are over 1,100 volunteer positions on Fort Campbell ranging from Guenette Arts & Crafts to Red Cross to MWR Marketing and more. The AVC office also has classes on how to set up an account in the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS), how to apply for positions and how to recognize and appreciate volunteers. All post volunteers are registered utilizing the VMIS system through www.myarmyonesource.com which helps track and manage volunteer time within the community, stores volunteer records (hours, positions, awards and training), provides an easy to use portal to Everyone Ready (a volunteer staff development plan) and much more. AVC also holds monthly and yearly volunteer recognition ceremonies to thank volunteers for giving their time, effort and heart to better our community. Additional information about all three “A� programs can be found at www.fortcampbellmwr.com/acs.
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Style Your Life
What can you find at the OSC thrift shop? By David Harris
The Fort Campbell Officer’s Spouses’ Club (OSC) Thrift Shop has been at Fort Campbell since October 1967. Currently there are six employees and many volunteers who donate their time to the community through the Thrift Shop. What can you buy at the Thrift Shop? “Everything and anything” can be found at the Fort Campbell OSC Thrift Shop, including household items, home decor, kitchen tools, clothing, furniture and more. Besides accepting donations, the Thrift Shop also accepts consignments. They offer a 70/30 split with the consigner and 15 items may be consigned per day. Women's clothing items are the best seller at the store, as well as baby items and furniture. For items that cannot be accepted for resale, donations are made to places that have been affected by natural disasters. The money raised at the Thrift Shop goes back into the community through the Officer's Spouses’ Club programs for funding for educational
scholarships and grants for agencies in need of operational cash. As store manager, Bobbi Huhnke's job is to make sure each area of the shop is “properly staffed and runs smoothly”. She also handles the concerns and questions of the customers. Bobbie noted the store has wonderful customers, many of whom they see daily for shopping and consigning.
“It is a very rewarding job to know the amount of money we are able to give back every month to the community,” Bobbie said. The Thrift Shop holds a special meaning to the others employees and volunteers who work there. “The Thrift Shop is our way of helping people,” said OSC President, Jessi Mitchell. For Shellie, an employee, it's a way to turn people’s unwanted items into something others desire . Another employee, Lisa, enjoys getting to meet people from the community every day and giving back. The Fort Campbell OSC Thrift Shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and on the third Saturday of each month for consignment. Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (270) 640-4769.
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