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Time for AppreciationI appreciate so many things in my life; my Family, my friends, my job, my health. Fort

Campbell appreciates its Spouses and its children. April is Month of the Military Child (MOMC) andwe celebrate all month long with Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS)! We also show our appreciation by hosting Military Spouse Appreciation Week at the beginning of May. If you are amilitary Spouse, I hope you participate in the activities we have planned this year. Check out page 6for a teaser on what’s in store. You will definitely want to participate in Spa Night! With the seasontransitioning to warmer temperatures, I hope you venture outdoors to put a little pep in your step.Bowling Green has a unique museum that is certain to appeal to the little engineer in all of us, andHopkinsville is hosting Little River Days in May. As the first local partner in our Eagle Challenge Fit-ness Tour series, you can either bike or run your way to the ultimate goal of participating in all 10 events this year. Over 500 came out to run in the kick-off event in February! Ifyou are still looking to stay active but the rain clouds are dampening your spirits, grab a buddy andcheck out the new indoor climbing wall that Outdoor Recreation has available. Climbing trips areoffered monthly and reservations can be made in advance. Football, basketball and hockey areover but many spring sports are in full swing. Adam weighs in with his top 10 sports legends, doyou agree or disagree?

EditorTara Goodson

ContributorsBen AlejandroChris CampbellCynDe ClackDavid EllisCharlene FrasherKensley McLellanRobert MitchellJessica RyanSunny SmithBethany SuttonAdam SlyfieldWill Vallee

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Inside this issue3 Everyday Heros

Month of the Military Child honors our children.

6 USAA Military Spouse Appreciation 2013Let us show you the way we appreciate our Spouses.

7 Army Ten-MilerAre you a Soldier who is a long distance runner? You can try out for Fort Campbell’s team.

10 T’was the Week Before ChristmasAir Assault Auto helps to create a Christmas surprise!

12 Hunting Virtual Easter Eggs in Video GamesHidden eggs mean extra play time.

14 All Aboard! Chug down the road to Bowling Green.

18 Take Action Today for a Healthier Tomorrow All it takes is a few easy steps to alter your mindset.

19 More Than a Pretty FaceHow one Spouse does more than apply makeup.

20 Little River Days Partners with Eagle Challenge Fitness TourBike or run your way to another medal.

22 It’s Your FutureWhat options do you have for your savings?

24 Climbing with MWROutdoor Recreation offers indoor and outdoor climbing adventures.

27 Top 10 Greatest AthletesRanking the top 10 is never an easy task.

29 Time to Rock OutApril is Guitar Month.

Tara Goodson Editormwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com

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What is Month of the MilitaryChild? As a good friend of mine said, “it’s the adult’s time to say thank you to the children”. Soldiershave activities and events throughoutthe year to honor their service to our nation; Spouses have a week in Mayso we can show our appreciation for their support, and military children get the entire month of Aprilto be recognized! Each April, Monthof the Military Child (MOMC) is celebrated by all branches of the military, as a way of recognizing thecontribution that the military childmakes as their parent or parentsserve our nation. Preparation startsearly in the year with Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) staff planning special days and events tohonor the Family and their children.Fort Campbell fills the entire monthwith field trips, parades, cookingcompetitions, carnivals, field days,football and basketball tournaments,art projects, swimming parties, cakechallenges, science projects, camps,and many other events.

Why do we think Monthof the Military Child is important to celebrate? Because military children facechallenges every day! Challenges such as anxietyand fear about the safety oftheir loved ones; multiple deployments creating separa-tion from Family members forextended periods of time,and just missing Moms’ andDads’ hugs and support when

they need it. This is why MOMC is so important and why we can’t cram itinto just one day or one week. Theimportance of each child is so big and so profound we need the entire month to say, “You are ourEveryday Heroes!”

Every year since 2008, FortCampbell CYSS has chosen a themeto represent our children. In 2008,

the theme was, “It’s All About Me”;2009 “It’s the Sweet Life”; 2010 “101Reasons to be a Proud MilitaryChild”; 2011 “Rock’n the Month ofthe Military Child”; 2012 “MilitaryChildren are the Strength of the Future”; this year’s theme: “EverydayHeroes.”

With these themes in mindwe embarked yet another tradition -the MOMC t-shirt. The t-shirt has become the hallmark of the monthand is as unique as the children thatwear it. The designs have evolvedover the years - what was once awhite t-shirt with a random designhas become the definition of MOMC.They have ranged from pink to graywith MOMC on the front; all the wayto a gigantic military child with 101reasons why children loved being amilitary child. You still see some ofshirts from 2008 and people always

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say “How do I get that one”? The designs have come from both thechildren and the staff. A conversationbetween a child and a School AgeServices Director resulted in thetheme for 2009, when the child said,“I wish my friend didn’t have to gohome right now because CYSS is theSweet Life!” Staff and children canwear these t-shirts and know thatthey are part of a distinct group.

MOMC is a state of mind thatwe at CYSS try to tap into for the entire community. We love it becausethe kids love it and they love it be-cause they deserve it. So, this April, ifyou see a Military Child, give them ahigh five!

2013 Month of the Military ChildEvents:

MOMC kicks off with the annual Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1. Children from several of Fort Campbell's Child Development Centers will meet atthe parking lot in front of CDC #2,3071 Bastogne Avenue, and participate in a parade around theparking area. Music will be provided by the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band. (The raindate for this event is Friday, April 5.)

Parades will also take place atdifferent CYSS facilities throughout

the week. Gardner Hills Child Development Center will hold aparade on April 1 at 9:30 a.m.; PolkChild Development Center willhold their parade on April 1 at 3 p.m.; Eagles Child DevelopmentCenter’s parade will be on April 5at 9 a.m.; or visit Taylor Youth Center for their parade on April 4at 4 p.m.

On Saturday, April 13, TaylorYouth Center will be holding“Movie in the Gym” from 3 p.m. to5 p.m. Bring a blanket or towel,grab your spot in the gym andenjoy this Family friendly movie. AllFamily members are welcome andpopcorn will be provided. Themovie for CDC children will be Disney’s Secret of the Wings (PG);the movie for School Age children

will be Mirror, Mirror (PG); and themovie for Middle and High schoolchildren will be Tyler Perry’s WitnessProtection (PG-13).

The Month of the MilitaryChild Family Fun Day will be held atTaylor Youth Center on April 27 from3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be inflatables, snow cones, balloon animals, and child friendly activitiesfor all to do. All Family members are welcome.

Throughout the month ofApril, children’s art from many of the CYSS locations will be displayedaround post. Check it out at McAuliffe Hall, R.F. Sink Memorial Library, and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. CYSS wouldlike to thank our generous sponsors:Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union,University of Phoenix and MathewsNissan for making our MOMC celebrations possible! For additionalinformation about MOMC events andactivities, please call MWR Public Relations Office at (270) 798-7535 orgo to www.fortcampbellmwr.comand check out the Child, Youth andSchool Services tab.

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Military Spouse Day was created to honor the Spouses of thosewho serve, be it in the Army, Navy,Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard.Each year, a day is set aside in theUnited States to recognize what apowerful difference Spouses make inthe lives of our service members. Instead of just one day of appreciation,Fort Campbell MWR will host threedays worth of activities and events tohonor our Spouses.

A free, full day conference willoccur on May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presenters include DanaChango, Laura Mercier, Amanda Millerand Marla Cilley (aka The Fly Lady).Reservations are required and childcare will be offered on a limitedbasis. To make reservations please callthe Family Resource Center (FRC) at(270) 956-2935. Not only will you be able toparticipate in all three workshops offered by Dana, Laura and Amanda; you will be able to garner fabulous organizational tips from Marla.

Dana wears many hats; from beingwife of a Retired Soldier to mother of twoboys, choir director at her church, photographer and a horticultural therapist.Dana is the founder of the War Garden Project and recently implemented a gardenat Werner Park and currently works with Soldiers from WTB in the occupational therapy clinic. Dana finds joy in the gardenand knows how therapeutic it can be.

Laura is the owner of Horsefeathers,a unique arts and crafts studio that specializesin paint-your-own pottery, wood crafts, and

canvas painting classes. She and her Familyhave been stationed at Fort Campbell since1993 – yes, that’s right, 19 ½ years. This isMercier’s fifth year as a presenter for the FortCampbell Spouse Appreciation Week.

Amanda has been a certified personal trainer for six years and is a BoxMania instructor. She is the wife of a deployedSoldier and mother of three. She has grownup around fitness as her father is a body-builder. Let her teach you some fun tricks to fitexercise into your day, whether you are cleaning the house, gardening in your yard orat the park with your kids. Get “Revived” witha “No Excuses Workout.”

Marla is the bestselling author of“Sink Reflections” and “Body Clutter”; andfounder and host of the popular websitewww.flylady.net. With her southern charm andinspirational emails, FlyLady has become a mentor to those living in CHAOS(Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) andclutter. The FlyLady social networkinggroup has 1 million plus members fromaround the globe and grows by thousandseach month.

The fun doesn’t end after the conference is done! Eat light during the dayon May 7, because you will be treated to aLuau BBQ Cooking Show from 5:30 to 9p.m. Sample a variety of Hawaiian treatsprepared on site. This event is free andreservations are required. Limited childcareis available, so contact the FRC early. Greatfood, entertainment and prizes will keepyour attention throughout the evening. TheLuau will whet your appetite for the big

event on Friday evening! The luau continues on Spa Night.

The event we all love will be on Friday, May10 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. You can treat yourselfto a variety of spa services at no cost to youand childcare is available with a reservation.Spa services are on a first come, first served basis and there will be multiple services to choose from. Whether you treatyourself to a mini facial, a hand treatment,makeup lessons or a massage, you will leavefeeling pampered and appreciated. Enjoythe food and beverages available to makethe evening complete. Listen for the announcements of prizes and give-a-ways as an added bonus to the evening’s main attractions.

USAA Military Spouse AppreciationWeek 2013 would not be possible withoutthe great support from the following sponsors: USAA, Fort Campbell Federal

Credit Union, University of Phoenix, DaymarInstitute, Mathews Nissan, USA Discounters,

Austin’s Beauty College, Carolyn Long withBeauti-Control, Freedom Furniture and Elec-tronics, Dana Chango with the War GardenProject, Amanda Miller, Bonita Vickrey withMary Kay Cosmetics, Gwyn Peavy with Avon,Charlotte Christie with Celebrating Homes,and many more to come. Become a fan of theFort Campbell MWR Facebook page to bekept up-to-date on all the Spouse Appreciation Week information. For more information and to register, please call theFamily Resource Center at (270) 956-2935.

by Tara Goodson

Keeping It Together2013 USAA Military Spouse Appreciation

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It’s that time of the year again! Theannual Army Ten-Miler race will be celebrating its 28th year in Washington DConce again. On October 20, 2013, more than20,000 participants traveling from as far asBrazil, Canada, Spain, and Japan will come together in our nation’s capitol to run at thisevent. Over the past 28 years this event hasgrown from just over a 1,000 competitors to the third largest 10-mile road race in the world.

The Army’s purpose ofthe race is to build espirit decorps, support fitness goals, andenhance community relationsfor Soldiers and Civilians. Participant ages range from 15-80 years old, and in recentyears, runners have had the opportunity to run side by sidewith some of our nation’s heroes, the Wounded Warriors.These Soldiers have earned theright to lead from the front andbe first to start the race. Thecourse starts at the Pentagonand spans 10 miles throughsome of the nation’s most historic monuments. Participants will circle the LincolnMemorial, run underneath the Kennedy Center, and pass by the Washington Monument ending back at the Pentagon.

If you think you’re a Soldier who haswhat it takes to compete with other worldclass runners, here is your chance! The FortCampbell Sports and Fitness Office will host a10-Miler Race qualifier on May 11 with a gun

start at 7:00 a.m. sharp. The road race willbegin and end at Camp Hinsch on JordanSprings Road outside Gate 10. The top maleand female finishers will have the opportunityto represent Fort Campbell in team competi-tion at the All Army 10-Miler in WashingtonDC. To register, please stop by the Sports Office, inside Fryar Stadium, located at 5666Wickham Ave. or call (270) 798-3094.

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“I’d been looking at Jeeps for a while,trying to get one for the boys as a Christmas gift.”That was how it all started. When CPT Dan Wildand his wife Gari, decided they wanted to purchase a Jeep for their sons to drive, and theywanted it to be a surprise present. They never imagined how close to the wire they would run. It was the Wednesday before Christmas; actually, it was late in the afternoon on the Wednesday before Christmas, when Dan asked Mike Childers,the Assistant Manager at Air Assault Auto, if theycould work on the Jeep he had found and fix it upto make it a little cooler for a kid. Since Christmaswas on Tuesday and Air Assault Auto was closedon Monday for the holiday, as well as normallybeing closed on Saturday and Sunday; that basically left Thursday and Friday to make thetransformation happen. When I asked Mike why heagreed to take it on at the last minute, he said, “I told Dan, I’ll do it at night, I didn’t care, I’d stayhere and do it and have it ready by Christmas Eve.”Dan told me that when he asked Mike what theycould do, he [Mike] “had all these ideas and justwent to town; he said, here’s these tires and we canput in a lift kit and add some lights…”

“Why did you want to buy a Jeep foryour boys”, I asked. Dan told me it was becausethey’re such great kids; they’re in wrestling, they dowell in school and they give their parents no problems whatsoever. “It’s something my wife and

I really wanted to do; to make it a nice present forthem, to give them some freedom.”

Seth (age 16) and Connor (age 14), bothattend Montgomery Central High School. When I asked Seth how it felt to drive the Jeep, he toldme it was “Awesome”! Connor, who just got hispermit, is pretty excited too. The Jeep is a 1997Jeep Wrangler that had one previous owner whobought it the same month that Seth was born.

Air Assault Auto put five new tireson The Jeep, added a spare adaptor, did athird brake light adjustment to raise it upand made brackets for it. Mike commented,“A lot of guys just cut it off, but that’s nogood. You have a third brake light, you’vegot to use it.” They put a lift kit on it, newspark plugs, did some brake work and lastbut not least put a personalized hood emblem on. Mike told us that “Murphy”, asin, Murphy’s Law, tried to interfere but theydidn’t let him. When I asked Mike what Murphy tried, he said, “just little things thatyou don’t normally expect to happen, likethe check engine light coming on and getting the tires to seal on the rims. WhenNate was working on the light and he hadno idea where to put the switch, I said,‘Dude, pull that part of the dash off, it willtake you about three minutes.’ He [Nate]said, ‘no way can I take that apart in threeminutes.’ I said trust me, I’ve had theseJeeps all my life. Nate and I work well together as a team. He knows what I’m

going to do next and I know what he’s going to donext.” Dan wanted the switches right in the centerso they drilled holes and put the switches where he wanted them. Mike was so pleased with the job they did putting in The Jeep’s switches, that he put the switches in his own Jeep in the exactsame spot.

I asked Dan why he chose Air AssaultAuto to do the work on this very important Christmas present. He told me that it was becausehe had a vehicle worked on there before and hethought their work was awesome. He said thatMike made him feel like a friend and not just a customer. Dan let us know that he has told all of hisfriends about the work he had done at Air AssaultAuto and that “this is where I go to get all my workdone on my vehicles.” He also wanted to let everyone know that “the service at Air Assault Autois great. Come in with an idea of what you want and they’ll help you get the rest.” Mike says “tobring them on; he’s ready and looking forward tomore challenges!”

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Tech WorldH u n t i n g V i r tu a lE a s t e r E g g s i n V i d e o G a m e s

As if non-stop, adrenaline-driven action crammed into a compelling storyline wasnot enough to keep the today’s hardcore gamercompletely immersed in a mind-blowing, sensory overloaded virtual reality, scores ofvideo games are laced with hidden secrets,adding a thrilling hide-and-seek challenge to analready exciting session of great game play.

Known as “Easter Eggs” amonggamers, these secret items come in any shape,size and or form, from the indestructiblepink teddy bears foundthroughout EA’s BattleField 3 to the specialweapon in Bethesda GameStudios’ Skyrim, which, when fired, turns bad guysinto chickens.

“Easter Eggs are littlehidden gems in games that areused to refer to other games orreal life scenarios. It adds some comic relief tothe game; hardcore gamers will spend extratime looking for these,” explained SPC AngelRivera of A Battery, 2/44 Sustainment Brigade.

For manufacturers, getting gamersgoing back to search for hidden gems in a side quest outside of the main game createsvalue to an already populargame, Rivera said. He prefersgames like Valve’s Portal, a first-person puzzle platform, andSquare Enix’s platform adventure, Tomb Raider.

“Halo, for example,has hidden skulls and they[gamers] will spend extra timegoing back through the game to find them. And with mostgames you don’t have to startfrom the beginning to findthem,” he said.

Gamers certainly enjoya challenge, but the hardcore fans are particularly fond of tracking people and itemsdown methodically using subtle hints and not-so obvious clues, Rivera concluded.

“Easter Eggs are little things that arenot pertinent to the story line, but they attract hardcore gamers because they reallywant to search and hunt downthings,” he said.

He pointed to a secret mission found in Gear-box Software’s sci-fi RPGshooter Borderlands wherepopular characters like theTeenage Mutant Ninja Tur-

tles are lured out of their hidingplaces with pizza and other fa-vorite foods from the populartelevision show.

For SPC Lance Christie thebest Easter Eggs found in video games arethose crafted into cryptic puzzles and subliminalmessages presented via a faint audio track.

“In Dead Space 2, one of theannouncers says, ‘Be safe, be smart,your life may depend on it. This references another game, Half Life2 and it is said in the exact sametone,” he said. As a hardcore gamer,he was familiar with the wording andits origin as soon as he heard it. “I recognized it right away from the other game.”

Konami’s Metal Gear has the mostEaster Eggs of any video game Christie hasplayed. “If you take the first letter of every chapter its spells out a hint for the next gamecoming up,’” he said.

Like Rivera, Christie also finds significant replay value in hunting for EasterEggs in video games.

“I can play a game maybe once ortwice, but with multi-player you can alwaysplay a new version of thesame game [because of interaction of the otherplayers]. I have goneback through MetalGear Solid and DeadSpace just to see if I can find an Egg orsomething. Sometimesyou find bonuses, like ifyou find frogs you get afrog suit and if you findall the Christmas

presents somewhere in the middle of Russia, youget a Santa Claus suit,” he explained.

The former BOSS President admits hespends just as much time hunting for the hidden

gems as he does playing the main story line ofthe game because it, in a sense, brings a new di-mension to game playing.

“I play with the intent of looking forEaster Eggs. You find little things like a

laptop that playsGangum Style, or onthe walls, you mightfind blood writing withthe words, ‘Game OverMan,’ a reference to apopular character fromthe movie, Aliens.”

Developer’s Sense ofHumor According toWikipedia these cleverly

cloaked nuances are “intentional hidden messages, inside jokes or features in works suchas computer programs, web pages, videogames…” Based on the bizarre things gamers

find in the weirdest places, these Eggs definitelyshow that programmers certainly have a senseof humor.

“It shows developers are people too.They like to include recent pop culture mediainto the game. It appeals to all ages. It shows thehuman quality of these developers, that they liketo have fun and throw something funny inthere,” Christie said.

Some put their Eggs out in the openwhile others like to hide them, making it a challenge. “It is like an Easter Egg hunt, lookingfor hidden items within the game.”

Ready to starting hunting? Check outthese websites to see what you missed on yourlast adventure: www.eeggs.com www.venturebeat.comwww.complex.com/video-games

by Robert W. Mitchell

In The Know

Take a step back in time to the goldenage of railway travel with a visit to the HistoricRailpark and Train Museum in Bowling Green. Whether you are a history buff, a train enthusiast, or you have a little train lover in yourFamily, this is one daytrip that you don’t want tomiss. Best of all, admission is free to active-dutySoldiers and their Families.

Have you ever wondered what it waslike to travel across the country on a train? Whatwould it have been like to eat in the dining carwhile watching the world go by just outside yourwindow? How about climbing into an upperberth to sleep for the night or retiring to yourfirst class room as your train continues on to yourdestination?

While the daysof rail travel may be a distant memory in ourtransportation history, justa short drive away, visitorscan let their imaginationsrun as they take an interactive guided tour ofvintage railcars that havebeen historically restored.

Step inside thehistoric L&N Depot andlet your journey to the bygone era of rail travelbegin. The depot buildingwas constructed in 1925from limestone minedfrom the former WhiteLimestone Quarry. Everyeffort has been made to

preserve the historical significance of thebuilding. From the intricately designed tilefloors to the grand arched doorways andwindows, you can almost hear the voices ofthose who once traveled both near and farfrom this depot.

Inside the gift shop, a friendly staffmember will help you with ticket sales andan introduction to the museum. Visitors tothe museum gift shop will be enthralled withthe HO scale model railroad, complete withits own L&N Depot and other famous markers found in the Bowling Green area.

The self-guided two-story museumhouses exhibits that will engage visitors andinspire imaginations. Watch and listen as interactive videos allow visitors to ask questions of an actual L&N Cook, PullmanPorter and Conductor. Learn the secret code

of hobos. Brush up on your local Civil Warknowledge, and learn how rail travel evolvedthrough history with the Civil Rights movement.You can also relax and enjoy featured films in thetheater room.

After exploring the museum, your tourguide will escort you outside to the train wherevisitors have the opportunity to enter and experience several railcars including a 1921 Registered Post Office car (RPO), a 1949 diningcar, a 1953 Pullman sleeper, and a 1911 presidential office car. The office car once belonged to the president of the L&N Railroad,Mr. Milton Smith. At the head of the train is a restored 1953 E8 engine.

According to mu-seum staff member,Lynne Hayes, “The Historic Railpark andTrain Museum is a wonderful way to experience railroad history.”

Behind the 1911office car, visitors cansee the recently acquired 1945 WWIIhospital car that is currently undergoingrenovations. Hospitalcars, like this one, wereused to transportwounded Soldiers toArmy hospitals acrossthe U.S. This car will beopen for museum

tours when interior renovations have been completed.

Next in the line is the newly renovatedJim Crow car, which was just delivered to themuseum on February 12, 2013. This passengercar was originally used to transport passengersfrom Glasgow to Park City, Kentucky. It hadthree compartments. The front and back compartments were used to segregate passengers in accordance with the Jim Crowlaws, and the center section was a baggagecompartment. There are only five three-sectionsegregation cars left in existence today.

At the far end of the exhibition track isthe museum’s caboose. The caboose was built in1978 and was donated to the museum by CSXTransportation in 2002. The caboose is the favorite of many children and the young at heart.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $12 for adults, $10for seniors, and $6 from children ages 5 -12.There is no admission charge for Soldiers andtheir immediate Family. Children 4 and underare also free.

For more information about the Historic Railpark and Train Museum visit ourwebsite at www.historicrailpark.com or follow uson Facebook at:www.facebook.com/historicrailpark.

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Child, Youth & School Services1. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44852. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33043. Gardner Hills (CDC) (270) 412-03924. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67675. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44716. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44777. Watters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79938. Watters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-79969. CYSS Division Adminstrative Office (270) 798-653910. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495910. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-067411. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231512. Gardner Hills (SAS) (270) 461-064113. Airborne (SAS) (270) 461-104714. Bastogne (SAS) (270) 461-0995/099610. School Liaison (270) 798-987415. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-581116. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103316. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364316. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Exchange79. Airfield Mini Mall/Burger King

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

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

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

Healthy Habits by Char

I met a woman the other daywho told me she needed to startworking out. “Doctor’s orders!” Itmade me stop and think…do peopleonly start working out because thedoctor told them they had to? Mustsomething be prescribed in order forone to move forward with it, especially when it will offer a healthierlifestyle? If so, then no wonder wetend to think of exercise as a chore orsomething that must be checked offthe “to do” list. People don’t realizethat the “quick fix” that so many people long for was actually given atthe onset of the unhealthybehavior and poor lifestyle choices.Most people now take on the

demanding journey in order to gethealthy and it seems like a torturoustask. I encourage you not to embarkon a diet and exercise routine with anexpiration date instead, focus on alifestyle change that will last forever.You only have one life to live and onebody to live in, take control of bothand you will find that you are muchstronger than you think.

If you keep a goal in mind andyou follow the specific breakdown ofthe goal where exercise and fitnessare concerned, I am sure that you willfind that in a month or so it will become something you just do ratherthan something you quickly mark offyour to do list. Most people set outwith a goal in mind, such as to run amarathon, but then don’t take thetime to put it in motion. They findthat time has lapsed and the condi-tioning necessary for the race is nolonger an option. Guilt and defeatsettle in because they were not successful, but only because theyfailed to take action. If you take thelead on your life and control your

habits, you will have taken necessarysteps toward putting your goal intoaction. You can create your own prescription for a healthier lifestyle. I challenge you to get off the couchand go for a walk outside, clear yourhead and figure out what healthychanges you can make in your life.When you return, make a list of thosethings and put them on your “to do”list. Make an appointment with yourdoctor to have a wellness check andget in charge of your health andbody. Soon that portion of your listwill simply become something you doand the habit of a healthy lifestyle willbe yours to enjoy!

by Charlene Frasher

Take Action Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

“Exercise to be fit, not skinny. Eat to nourish your body and

always ignore the haters, doubters & unhealthy examples that were

once feeding you. You are worth more than you realize.”

~ Anonymous

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Lena Anderson is a familiar face atFort Campbell. She is a mother, a Spouse, aformer Family Readiness Support Assistanceand she is also a Mary Kay consultant. She recently made the decision to focus on herbusiness and has not looked back!

Lena has been involved with MaryKay for over four years as a part time job. Hergoals are for it to become her full time job,become a Director in Qualification and thenbecome a National Sales Director. She isshooting for the pink Cadillac! Lena’s recipefor success is the same no matter what goals you have. “You get what you put intoanything. The more you invest, the more youlearn; the more competent you become andthe more successful you will be.” Mary Kayhas a long history of helping women becomesuccessful. As the sixth largest direct salescompany in the world, it has empowered theirconsultants to learn and lead.

Lena shares what she learns with her Family, friends and customers. She

encourages everyone to learn the basics ofproper skin care. Ideally, you should start askin care routine at age 15 (this includes men).In reality, most do not start a routine until wenotice fine lines or even age spots. 85% ofskin damage is from too much sun exposure.Lena stresses that correct skin care is an investment. “We all want to put our best faceforward, why not let me teach you how?” Thecorrect way to take care of your skin is tocleanse, freshen, exfoliate,moisturize, and finally toprotect. It seems like a lotof steps, especially forsomeone that is just starting a routine. Lena hasclients able to accomplishall five in less than five minutes every morning.“Five minutes to lookgood and feel great?Seems like an easy choiceto me.” She is proud thatMary Kay has several different product linesto meet a variety of skin care needs. Everything from products that focuses onteen skin care, to a men’s line and even a linefor people with advanced aging skin. Wemust also mention the makeup line, body andsun line and the gift line. “It’s never too late todiscover age defying skin!” Of course, Lenawould love it if everyone was to use Mary Kayproducts, but she really stresses the correctuse of any line of skin care products. She saysher biggest achievement is getting Soldiersto recognize they shouldn’t use a harsh soapon their faces. She has just as many men thatuse Mary Kay as she does women clients.

Mary Kay was a natural choice forher when she started researching homebased business opportunities. Her mother introduced her to the makeup when Lena wasa teen. She also needed something thatwould be able to move with her when her Soldier comes up on orders. She initially wasjust interested in the makeup line, but quicklyrealized you need a good surface to put thecolor on. The products she offers come with a

100% satisfaction rate; you cantry any of them before a purchase is made and if you goto any of the consultations,you know that playing withnew color is fun!

Lena can help you find thecorrect color combinations for your skin, eye and hair coloring. Your foundationshould be matched twice ayear, winter and summer. “Nomatter how much sun block

you apply, we tend to tan a bit in the warmermonths. Make sure you don’t end up with thatawful line around your jaw.” The companyalso keeps up to date by publishing trend reports at least twice a year. They update theirmakeup line with limited edition products, soif you see something you love in the trendsection, stock up! Last fall’s trend was a boldteal eye and red lip; this spring the trend includes makeup artist looks using thepalettes that you can find easily online atwww.marykay.com to achieve a Hollywoodlook and cream eye shadows in MetallicTaupe, Meadow Grass, Violet Storm, andCoastal Blue as well as using nail polish as afashion accessory.

No matter your comfort level withskin care and makeup, Lena wants to help youbecome successful. Mary Kay has helped herincrease her happiness and confidence levels,in turn building her resiliency, which allows herto be successful. Being a consultant gives herbenefits such as tax breaks for owning herown business, a sense of accomplishment,and gives her a greater purpose in the community. “Mary Kay allows me to buildhappiness and confidence in others, and thatgives me happiness and confidence.” This isone of the goals Mary Kay Ash had when shestarted the company 50 years ago.

by Tara Goodson

Style Your Life

More than a Pretty Face

ECFT

Fort Campbell’s EagleChallenge Fitness Tour (ECFT)

and Christian County are teaming up for theMay ECFT event. This month there will actually be two options for people to get outand get active, both on May 19th at 8:00 a.m.Whether you are a runner or a cyclist, we havesomething for you!

The Little River Bicycle Tour will consist of three different distances: 20, 30 and 60 miles. To some, this may sound likequite the feat to ride for 20 miles, but neverfear! The routes are not designed to make

you think you are racing in the Tour deFrance. This is a fun race and the routesrun throughout Christian County to showcase the beautiful Kentucky countryside. This year will also feature a1.5 mile fun ride for beginners who simplywant to get out and try something new.The event will begin near downtownHopkinsville at the St. John UnitedMethodist Church and end at the samelocation. The cost of the race is $25 andthe proceeds go to support the FortCampbell Fisher House and the PennyrileRail to Trail program.

The Jennie Stuart Sports Medicine 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run isan alternative option if pedaling is not really your thing. The race begins at theFarmer’s Market and takes you through historic downtown Hopkinsville. The proceedsfrom this race go to support local schools tobuy sports equipment for the students. Thebest part about both of these races is that once you are done, you can enjoy the funof the Little River Days Festival which boasts several vendors and carnival rides in

downtown Hopkinsville. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy! ChristianCounty is proud to be a part of this initiative,partnering with Fort Campbell and encouraging individuals to be more active intheir daily lives. To register for any of theraces, please visit the MWR website atwww.fortcampbellmwr.com/ECFT.

by Kensley McLellan

Little River Days Partners with the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour

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Family Finances

I often give classes on money management and one of the first questions I askis, “How many of you are actually saving for retirement?” I’m amazed at how many are not.Even if you plan to retire after 20 or 30 years inthe military, retirement income and Social Security benefits will not make for a leisurelylifestyle. You will need another source or two ofincome to enjoy your retirement. One optionthat will provide an additional source of incomeis the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). At last, the TSPis offering a Roth option. Now you have achoice, traditional or Roth. So, what’s the difference? The difference is when and what youpay income taxes on. And depending on yourpersonal tax situation and the length of time youinvest, it can make a big difference.

The traditional is tax deferred. Themoney you contribute to the TSP you don’thave to pay income tax on now, it’s deferred. Inaddition, any earnings are also tax deferred. Butyou can’t withdraw this money until you are59½ years old. Uncle Sam is making a deal withyou. You put your money in the TSP, leave ituntil you are at least 59½ and he won’t makeyou pay income tax on it until you start withdrawing it. Yes, there are ways to get to itsooner but that is a whole other subject.

There are certain benefits to this. Thefirst, if you’re not being taxed on your earningsyou have more of your earnings to earn moremoney. The second is, if the taxes on your contributions are deferred (you’re not payingnow), you may actually have more money to contribute. A third benefit, and also a consideration as to which option you select, traditional or Roth, is the amount of taxes youpay. If you believe you will be in a lower taxbracket when you retire, you may want to consider the traditional. Also to be considered isyour current tax situation. Do you want to loweryour tax liability? If so the traditional would help.

There are also benefits to be

considered in regards to the Roth. Yes, you payincome taxes on the money you contribute now,but you do not have to pay taxes on any of theearnings. That could add up to a lot of moneyover time. Like the traditional, the soonest youshould withdraw is at 59½. You do have the ability to withdraw early, but will pay penalties.When you do start making withdrawals at age59½, it is all tax free. You already paid incometaxes on the contributions and the earnings aretax free.

Another reason to select the Roth option would depend on your current taxbracket. Many married junior enlisted Soldierswith children aren’t paying income tax to beginwith. They may pay $150 to $200 a month in income tax for a total of $1,800 to $2,400 a yearbut get back $5,000 or more. In other words,they didn’t pay any income tax. So why not lookat the Roth option? Finally, if you are deployingyou won’t be paying income tax, so you shouldthink Roth.

Signing up for the TSP is easy atMyPay, whether it’s the traditional or Roth. Withthe traditional you can select a percentage ofyour base pay, bonus, and/or specialty pay. With

the Roth you must select a dollar amountequal to at least one percent of your basepay. You can also contribute to both a tradi-tional and Roth. Here is another bit of helpfulinformation for those of you who alreadyhave a traditional TSP account: you cannotchange the money you already have in yourTSP to a Roth TSP account but you can stopcontributing to the traditional and start con-tributing to a Roth.

A follow up question I ask during themoney management class is directed tothose that are actually contributing to theTSP - “What fund or funds are you contribut-ing to?” Once again, I am amazed by thenumbers that don’t know. But that is a dif-ferent subject for a future time. If you haveany questions about money management orwould like to make an appointment with ournationally accredited financial counselors,please contact the Army Community ServiceFinancial Readiness Program at (270) 798-5518.

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When you think of scaling cliffs, ortying into ropes and ascending an eighty footrock wall, what comes to mind? The RockyMountains, Arizona, Utah, maybe the Himalayas? What about Clarksville? Yes,Clarksville! Tucked away off the 41A Bypass isan amazing rock climbing cliff featuring hundreds of climbing routes with challengesranging from beginner to expert climbing. Thislittle known gem called Kings Bluff is a destination for climbers from all over the southeastern United States. The bluff itself isapproximately a mile long and runs right alongthe banks of the Cumberland River. It is truly abeautiful place to spend a day with friends and Family.

Kings Bluff is an amazing rock cliff,but it’s so much more than that to the

Clarksville community. The bluff has a strong climbing community that supports it and

encourages all levels of climbers.On any given day you will seehappy groups of climbers

shooting up and

down the rock cliffs by the river,new climbers learningfrom the old, couples andfriends spending time together;all enjoying and sharing the exciting world of rock climbing.

If you want to try some-thing new, want some more

excitement in your life, wanta fun energetic activity todo with your significantother, or just want a greatwork out, then rockclimbing may be the answer for you.

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do it! I have taken mysixty year old parents to

the cliffs, and very youngchildren; all have succeeded

and had a great time. If youwant to learn the basics in a safe

and non threatening environment, I recommendcoming on one of MWR Outdoor Recreation’srock climbing trips. The Outdoor Recreationclimbing program leads at least one trip a monthto Kings Bluff to teach the Fort Campbell andlocal community all about rock climbing. All levels are welcome to join us on this fun day. Thisincludes people on their first climbing adventureand those who have been climbing for years.Whatever your level of skill, our amazing staff ofclimbers will find a route to give you a challenge.The best part about it is that you don’t need tocome with anything other than yourself and asack lunch. MWR will provide everything! Ropes,

harnesses, climbing shoes, carabineers, hard-ware and all the instruction you will need.

Not only is this a great way to startyour climbing hobby and give your life some excitement, it is also a great way to meet newpeople. Climbing is inherently a social sport. It isnon-competitive and relies on teams for safetyand support to get up the cliff. We have a newindoor wall if you are itching to climb but theweather isn’t cooperating. Located near the Stables, the wall is over 40 feet wide and 20 feethigh. There are 12 routes ranging from beginner

to experienced and you can participate duringa scheduled event. Equipment, instruction andtechnique lessons are available from the experienced staff at Outdoor Recreation. So getup, come out and let’s climb! For additional information, please call (270) 412-7854.

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Game Time

Arguing about sports is a national pasttime. Whether defending your team to a rival fanor discussing the greatest players of all time, halfthe fun of being a sports fan is debating andcomparing your opinions. These are the type ofarguments that will never be over.

Ranking the greatest players in anyone sport is a hard thing to determine, but if youare trying to rank athletes from every sport, it'salmost impossible. Polls on social media, speaking with local sports fans, and many discussions back and forth, have led me to thislist. No matter what I say, there will never be a listof all time great athletes that will satisfy everysports fan. To quote The Babe in Sandlot: “Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get remembered but legendsnever die, follow your heart kid, and you’ll nevergo wrong.” - a statement I tried to follow whilemaking my top 10.

Walter Payton- known as Sweet-ness, one of the best running backs in NFL history. He spent

thirteen seasons with the Chicago Bears, winning Super Bowl XX in 1985 and winning theNFL MVP twice. He was selected to go to thePro Bowl nine times during his career and was abeloved athlete in the city of Chicago. Electedinto the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, andnamed to the NFL's 75th anniversary all-timeteam are a few of his accomplishments. One ofthe most exciting running backs to watch, hehad the moves to juke you and the power to runover you, a special combination you don’t seevery often. Coach Mike Ditka, who led the 1985Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory describedPayton as the greatest football player he hadever seen-but an even greater human being.

Michael Phelps - most decorated Olympian of all time (22 total). He

owns the record for most goldmedals (18); winning eightgold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games. He also tookthe record for most first placefinishes of any single Olympic

Games. Phelps put the sport of swimming onthe map for the younger generation. In 2008, heearned the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of theYear award. Breaking Olympic records with easeand dominating in individual and team eventsmakes him a must for any top ten list of greatest athletes.

Jim Brown- he had a shorter career then most great NFL running backs,

but he made the most out of his nineyears with the Cleveland Browns. Brown wasawarded three MVP's, lead the NFL in rushingeight times and was selected to the Pro Bowl allnine years of his career. As a senior at the University of Syracuse, he rushed for 197 yards,scored six touchdowns and kicked seven extra

points in a single game totaling 43 points, setting a school record. He was selectedto the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971and the College Football Hall of Fame in1995. Football was not his only sport; healso earned a spot in the Lacrosse Hall ofFame. He has the distinction of being amember of the triple crown of hall offame, college and professional footballand lacrosse. Few athletes become a hallof famer in more than one sport. He is atrue athlete in every sense of the word.

Jim Thorpe- one of the most versatile athletes of any era, a sports fan poll was taken by ABC Sports ranked Jim Thorpe

as the greatest athlete of the 20th century. Heplayed professional football, baseball and competed in the Olympic Games. He won twoOlympic gold medals in 1912 in the decathlonand pentathlon events. He also won the intercollegiate ballroom dancing championship the same year. Hewas inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. As a running back at Carlisle Industrial Indian School, Thorpeled the nation in touchdownsand points. He was inducted intothe Pro Football Hall of Fame in1963 after he spent most of hiscareer with the Canton Bulldogs.A great sportsman no matter thesport; a town in Pennsylvania renamed itself JimThorpe in his honor! If that doesn’t secure hislegacy, nothing will.

Tiger Woods- from a young age, Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, was destined

for greatness. At the young age of onlytwo he was a guest on the Mike Douglas Show.Tiger putted against comedian Bob Hope,showing even then he was made for the spotlight. In 1996, he became a pro, signingsome of the biggest endorsement deals in golfhistory. Less than a year later, Tiger won his firstmajor at the Masters, becoming the

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tournament’s youngest winner. He has beenworld number one for the most consecutiveweeks and for the greatest total number ofweeks of any other golfer. He has been awardedPGA Player of the Year a record 10 times and the Byron Nelson Award for lowest adjusted scoring average won a record eight times. He has won14 professional major golf championships, thesecond highest of any player (Jack Nicklaus leadswith 18), and 75 PGA Tour events.

Jerry Rice- considered as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. In 2010, Rice was named the greatest

NFL player of all time by NFL Films, inducted

into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (the first yearof his eligibility) and had his #80 jersey retired bythe San Francisco 49ers. He spent 20 years in theNFL, has three Super Bowl wins and was recognized as the MVP at Super Bowl XXIII. Heholds numerous receiving records, including career receptions, yards and touchdowns. A legend within the NFL.

Babe Ruth-the great bambino, the sultan of swat, the king of crash, or simply known to us as the Babe. He

spent twenty-two seasons in Major LeagueBaseball entertaining fans with charisma andpower. The home run king (until 1974) retired

with 714 home runs and held the home runrecord for 39 years, until Hank Aaron broke hisrecord. The Babe won seven World Series Championships playing for the New York Yankees- a mistake the Red Sox would have to live with for86 years after selling him to the Yankees. Ruth iscredited with changing baseball, his big swingand big personality excited fans. He is the firstsports celebrity superstar.

Wayne Gretzkey- called “The greatest hockey player of all time” by many, including the NHL itself. The Great One

owns 40 regular-season records, 15 playoffrecords, and six all-star game records. To date,

he is the NHL's most prolific scorer andthe most exciting player in history towatch. Gretzkey’s ability to find the net isonly one of his attributes that made himgreat. He has more assists than any otherplayer has points. That ability makesplayers around him better. Gretzkey isthe only player ever to have his #99 jersey retired league-wide. He is themost current player to have the Hall ofFame waiting period waived, inducted in1999 the same year he retired. Gretzkeywon the league's MVP (Hart Memorialtrophy) in his first season, the first of eightyears in a row. Winning four Stanley Cups

with Edmonton Oilers made him a champion, hisrecord made him a great, but the way he slashedthe ice with ease, controlled the puck with con-fidence and made the other players on the icelook foolish, is what made him a legend.

Muhammad Ali- at the young age of 22, he won the world heavy-weight

championship against Sonny Liston. Themost charismatic athlete of all time, he was fastwith his words and even quicker with his hands.Ali will always be known to "float like a butterfly

and sting like a bee," a rebel and champion likeno other. His one of the most known names insports, he dominated the sport of boxing andtook over the fans with his unorthodox style. Hewill always be known as a cult icon, but a legendis what he is.

Michael Jordan- also known as “Air Jordan” and “His Airness.” He is considered the biggest name in sports

and wasn’t just a player on the court; he was amovement. Jordan was the easiest decision toput on this list and even easier to make him number one. Whether you followed basketballor not, you knew who Jordan was and who heplayed for. His accomplishments include fiveMVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards,ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA

Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He holds theNBA records for highest career regular seasonscoring average and highest career playoff scoring average. In 1999, he was named thegreatest North American athlete of the 20thcentury by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruthon the Associated Press's list of athletes of thecentury. He was inducted into the Basketball Hallof Fame in 2009. The man even saved the worldby beating the aliens at basketball in Space Jam,he is the greatest athlete of all time, and everybody wants to be like Mike.

Entertainment

April is National Guitar Month. Themonth commemorates one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. Living so close to Nashville, I feel that the gui-tar is particularly important since it is MusicCity’s unofficial symbol. How will you celebrate National Guitar Month?

Watching live music is my prefer-ence. While Nashville gets the Music City title,Clarksville also has concert venues. The Warehouse and the Coup are great places tosee live music in Clarksville. Furthermore, theRivers and Spires Festival will have live musicduring the Clarksville Young Professionals’Business After Hours Social, Last Band Standing contest and a headlining concertwith Jo Dee Messina.

If you are musically inept like me,perhaps appreciating the guitar in a digitalform is a way to celebrate. April 20 is RecordStore Day and independent record stores likeOddball Media and Music (formerly CD Warehouse) on Fort Campbell Boulevard willhave specials and promotions. Picking up aguitar controller and playing video gamessuch as Rock Band and Guitar Hero is anotheroption. Places such as D.W. Recreation Centerand The Zone are ideal places for the

gaming experience.Maybe you want to pick up the

guitar and rock out on your own? If you donot already own a guitar, you can purchaseone at music stores such as Mary’s MusicStore in Clarksville and Music Central in Hopkinsville. However, if purchasing a guitar isnot in your budget, then renting one is yourbest option. D.W. Recreation Center offersthree private music rooms and equipmentrentals. Patrons, age 18 and over with a validmilitary ID can bring their own equipment orrent instruments. Musical instruments available to rent include electric guitars,acoustic guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, windinstruments and drums. In addition, patronscan also rent musical accessories such as amplifiers and public address (PA) systems. Allrental items can only be used inside D.W.Recreation Center.

Go to a concert, buy a new record orperhaps pick up a guitar and start your ownband. It’s time to rock out for National Guitar Month! For more information about the D.W. RecreationCenter music rooms and equipmentrentals, call: (270) 798-7446.

by Jessica Ryan

Time to Rock Out