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Citadel presidential visit

The El Paso/Fort Bliss Citadel Club is honored to have retired Marine Maj. Gen. John S. Grinalds, the 18th president of the Citadel, join us for the Annual El Paso Area Citadel Muster to be held March 1 at 6 p.m. in the Starlight Room at Jaxon’s, 1135 Airway Blvd., on the corner of Airway and Viscount.

Accompanying Grinalds will be Mike Rogers, director of Alumni Affairs at the Citadel and Frank Shannon, executive director of The Citadel Foundation. Activities include a social hour, dinner and the muster ceremony. Reservations are required.

All Citadel alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Ron Steedly at 751-7005 or by e-mail at rsteedl1@elp.rr.com for information.

Bataan Death March sign-up

Registration deadlines are rapidly approaching for the 2005 Bataan Memorial Death March to be conducted March 20 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Bataan Memorial Death March information and registration is available at www.bataanmarch.com and there is a limit of 4,000 marchers. Deadlines are Saturday for entry forms received by mail, Feb. 25 for entry forms received via fax and March 10 for online registration.

The event is open to military and civilian teams and individuals in either heavy or light divisions. Military personnel marching in any military category must wear full field gear. Civilian marchers in any category should wear attire appropriate for a road march through desert terrain.

For information about the march, call the White Sands Missile Range Com-munity Recreation Division at (505) 678-3374 or the Public Affairs Office at (505) 678-1134. Questions and comments may be e-mailed to bataan@ wsmr.army.mil.

Employee Assistance Program

The nationwide Employee Assistance Program provides free professional assistance that is confidential. The goal is to help employees and their families resolve problems that affect their personal lives and job performance. This program is completely voluntary and is designed to allow the employee or family members to seek help on their own. If you want to know more about the Employee Assis-tance Program or are in need of services, feel free to stop by or call. The new Employee Assistance Program coordinator for Fort Bliss and William Beaumont Army Medical Center is Joe Crawford, who can be contacted in person at Bldg. 48 Slater Road, or by telephone at 568-1033 or 568-7011.

Estate claims

Anyone who has a claim to the estate of Staff Sgt. Derek L. Clayton contact 1st Lt. Ebony Calhoun at 568-6448.

FBEMS training

The Fort Bliss Environmental Manage-ment System – Garrison Command will provide Environmental Management Systems training for managers, super-visors, shop personnel and environmental compliance officers, in accordance with the following schedule. EMS training will take place at the Fort Bliss Museum and Study Center Auditorium, Bldg. 1735 Marshall Road. The training date is Feb. 25.

Class schedule:
9 a.m. - managers and supervisors
10:30 a.m. - shop personnel
1 p.m. - shop personnel
2:30 p.m. - ECOs
For information contact David Felix at 568-0931 or Janet Jones at 568-4172.

ASE certification

The Automotive Service Excellence certification exams will be administered by the Education Center’s testing center, Bldg. 639, Rm. 9, May 4, 6 and 9 from 7-11 a.m. The exams are open to active duty and Reserve component personnel only. The deadline to register for these exams is March 11. The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support, the sponsoring agency, has directed the following eligibility criteria:

• DANTES authorizes funding for a maximum of three of the $25 ASE examinations per each semiannual exam cycle.

• The L1 - Advance Engine Perform-ance test and the L2 - Truck Electronic, Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist and any recertification exams will not be funded.

• A $32 registration fee to be paid by examinees on the day of testing (personal checks or money orders only).

• Eligible Army MOSs: 52B,C and D; 61C; 62B; 63B, C, D, E, G, H, N, S, T and W (also currently or previously held MOSs such as those possessed by Warrant Officers), or any DoD active duty or Reserve component personnel who possess an automotive maintenance specialty.

• Personnel who do not possess the MOS but are enrolled in an Auto Tech degree program are eligible.

• Any additional exams must be paid at a cost of $25 per exam.

To register, prospective examinees must see Roberto Chavez at the Education Center, Bldg. 641, Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. on or before the deadline of March 11. For questions call 568-5315.

OCSA Spring Bazaar

Come to the Officers’, Cicilians’, Spouses’ Spring Bazaar at Stout Gym March 4 from noon-6 p.m., March 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This event is open to the public, and volunteers are needed. Call Yvonne at 564-4634 for information.

Exchange student program

Teen students from around the world are looking to come to West Texas and Southern New Mexico for the 2005 and 2006 school year. The SHARE program is looking for people to open their homes and be an American ambassador. All students speak English. Host families come from all backgrounds and financial status. SHARE helps with student adjustment and makes regular visits to the home and school.Activities for the students are organized during their stay. Organizations and groups that would like to have a present exchange student make a presentation is available. For information contact the local SHARE coordinator at 544-5992.

Sewage line rupture

Please be advised that a sewage line has ruptured in the vicinity of the ponding area behind the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. The Directorate of Public Works and Logistics is working to mitigate the situation and repair the line or create a new bypass. Personnel are asked to avoid this area while construction is ongoing and until the site has been restored. For information, call 329-7868.

Heroes Salute

Anheuser-Busch Co. Inc. announced its “Heroes Salute” to honor the U.S. Armed Services by offering free single-day admission to its SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks to active duty military, active reservists, U.S. Coast Guard, National Guardsmen and as many as three direct dependents now through Dec. 31, 2005.

Any active duty, active Reserve, ready Reserve servicemember or National Guard is entitled to free admission under the program. He or she need only register, either online at www.herosalute.com/ or in the entrance plaza of participating parks, and show a Department of Defense photo ID. As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their servicemember, though an adult must accompany minor dependents.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg and SeaWorld San Antonio are seasonal operations that will remain closed until spring 2005. Military personnel interested in visiting those parks should check operating schedules at www.herosalute.com/. The remaining parks, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld San Diego are open year round.

Finance meeting

A finance PSNCO meeting will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m., B6380 basement conference room. For information, call 568-2500.

Blood program

Thank you for your commitment to saving lives especially in this time of need. Blood collected by the Armed Service Blood Program gives the gift of life to patients in the local military community and supports our service members throughout the world. Each unit of blood collected can save up to three lives.

For more information on donating blood and to see if you are eligible to donate contact the Blood Donor Recruiter at 568-5365 or email to Carmen.Dietrich Williams@cen.amedd.army.mil

Fraud hotline

The Fort Bliss CID has implemented a fraud and illegal drug hotline. It is designed to help you, the taxpayer, to report incidents of suspected fraud or any information involving illegal drug activity. If you suspect or know someone who either is committing, or has committed, any type of fraud against the U.S. Government or is involved in any illegal drug activities in the Fort Bliss or surrounding area, report it by contacting: 569-4243.
You do not have to leave your name – all information will remain confidential and anonymous. Please leave enough information so any follow-up investigation can be completed.

Kite Day

MWR Outdoor Adventures will host a String Fling Kite Day March 19 from Noon-4 p.m. at the Logan Youth Services field. Various activities are scheduled throughout the day such as demonstration kite flying; kite making booths, jumping balloons, and contest for biggest kite, smallest kite, best crash, best homemade kite, best store bought kits and much more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring canned food for the Jr. Enlisted Center. For more details, call 568-2784.

AMSS training

The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center, DPWL, will conduct training March 9 from 9 a.m.-noon on the Army Materiel Status System in Bldg. 2527 classroom. RSVPs may be directed to Mr. Cain at 3-6783 or email at james.cain@bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25.

BBQ and line dancing

The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will host a special Chuck Wagon Barbeque and Country Line Dancing dinner at 6 p.m., March 11. The buffet will offer barbecue brisket and chicken, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, cole slaw, potato salad, watermelon, apple cobbler, hot rolls, and cornbread for just $9.95 for members and $11.95 for nonmembers. Mark your calendars and treat yourself to the O’Club’s Chuck Wagon Barbecue specialty dinner. For information, call 568-7013.

Easter celebrations

Celebrate Easter this year at one of MWR’s distinctive Sunday brunches or an Easter egg hunt.

The Centennial Club will host its traditional Easter Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27, featuring a delicious assortment of breakfast items including crepes and omelets made to order. The Centennial’s salad bar and dessert bar round out the temping array of brunch offerings. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at the Centennial brunch to hand out Easter candy to all the children. Children will also have the opportunity to enjoy Easter cartoons being broadcast on all four 15’x 15’ screens in the Centennial’s main ballroom. The cost is $12.95 for adults, $6.50 for children 11 to 7 years and children 6 and under are free. Reservations are required. Please call 568-9330, 562-5969 or 562-7934.

The Officers’ Club will offer three seatings for its Easter Brunch March 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast selections will include pancakes, eggs, and crepes, and some of the most tantalizing lunch entrees. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand with Easter candy for all the children. The cost is $11.95 for members, children ages 7-12 are half price, children 6 years and under are free. Nonmembers pay $13.95. Reservations are required. Please call 568-7013.

The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is hosting an Easter egg hunt for children ages 12 and under from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 27. Children will have the opportunity to hunt for Easter eggs by age group and compete for the most eggs found. The winner from each age group will receive a large Easter basket. The Easter egg hunt is free of charge. For more information, call 565-4867.

St. Patrick’s Day feast

Join MWR for a St. Patrick’s Day feast. The Officers’ Club will feature a special St. Patrick’s Day version of its Beef and Burgundy Night from 6-9 p.m. March 16. The cost is $11.95 for members, $13.95 for nonmembers for an Irish evening of dinner and dancing. For reservations, call 568-7013.

Pastry class

March 19 from 2-5 p.m. the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club is hosting another pastry class in their historical dining room. Watch and learn from the best, as the Greenery Pastry Chef, Jonathan Bowden, creates delicious pastry treats from scratch. You will learn how to make delectable Fresh Fruit Tarts and a wonderfully luscious Toasted Lemon Meringue Cake. Members are only $6 and non-members are $8. Because this class is so wonderful, we have a limit of 25 so register soon. Call Tianna at 568-7013 by Feb. 28 to reserve your seat.

Auto Crafts Shop

The Fort Bliss Auto Craft Shop will close bays 8-15 for three weeks. This closure is required for installation of three new lifts. If you have any questions, or for further information, call Willie Delgado, Facility Manager, at 568-7280.

Lock and Leave Storage

Lock & Leave Storage invites all military personnel, their dependents, retirees and other individuals with military ID cards to store their personal goods with us. Moving frequently with PSCs and TDYs, a person can accumulate a lot of stuff. Lock and Leave, your official on-post storage center, offers specials such as Welcome, Buddy and Frequent Renter Coupons. Come visit or call 566-8321 for more information.

Spanish instructor wanted

SKIESUnlimited is looking for certified Spanish instructors. For more information contact Gabriele Jones Johnson at 569-7732.

Lifeguard training

MWR is in the process of selecting qualified individuals to fill lifeguard position at the Community Pool and Replica Aquatic Center for the summer. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and have successfully completed the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Course. Individuals needing to complete the training must first contact the American Red Cross at 592-0208. There are five lifeguard-training courses scheduled at the Replica Aquatic Center, Bldg. 5053 on Dickman Road. The first session is for March 21-25 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The second session schedule is for April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The third session is for April 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The fourth training is for May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The fifth session is for May 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Individuals interested in taking the lifeguard training course or need additional information may call Wright Stanton at 568-5380 or 568-7431.

ACS classes

Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is offering the following classes in March: 9 - Smart Women and Money (Part A), 23 - Smart Women and Money (Part B), 30 - Checkbook Management
Classes are at the ACS, Bldg. 2494 Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call ACS to reserve your seat at 568-7088. Call CDC at 568-5689 to reserve your free childcare.

Pershing Pub

The Officers’ Club Main Bar is now known as Pershing Pub. MWR Market-ing implemented a contest to help rename the popular O’club room. Capt. Richard T. Basye was the final winner, after his name, Pershing Pub, was chosen out of 50 others by the Officers’ Club Advisory Council. He received a basket of MWR gift certificates and prizes worth $200. MWR would like to thank those who gave their suggestions and congratulate Capt. Basye for making Fort Bliss Officers’ Club history.

Coupon social

Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is in need of a volunteer to manage the Coupon Social. This person will be responsible for organizing the coupon box (sorting by product type and separating expired coupons), hosting a monthly meeting (here at ACS), and searching for coupons, deals and freebees on the internet and in the stores. One of the best benefits of this position is that you can take advantage of all the savings. Contact Lori C. Rosario at 568-7088 for more details.

Tax forms

Mickelsen Community Library has most tax forms available in the hallway by the library, Bldg. 2E basement. For information call 568-6154.

Unit funds

Fort Bliss units that are deployed overseas (except Kuwait and Qatar) in support of homeland security are entitled to receive additional unit funds support during deployment status. Contact Tammy Conn at 568-3890.

Get Fit Mom and Friends

Get-Fit Mom and Friends will be offered at Stout Fitness Center in the aerobics room Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. starting March 2. This class has been created for post-natal moms who want to start getting back into shape while spending time with their babies. The class will host babies between the ages of 0 and 18 months. Get-Fit Mom and Friends is dedicated to exercising and strengthening the body after giving birth. Special attention will be paid to areas that are weakened during and after pregnancy. The class will be a medley of exercise techniques including yoga/Pilates strengthening and toning moves, hand-weight, stability ball and cardio vascular segments. A certified fitness instructor will teach the class with additional certification in pre and post-natal fitness. Get-Fit Mom and Friends is a way for you to not only get back into shape, but also meet other people and build a support group based around regular exercise. Together, moms can start to feel better about their bodies and to combat some of the day-to-day stresses that seem to go along with being a new mom! Classes will be held both inside and outside depending on weather and participation. If moms choose to attend the class prior to eight weeks after giving birth- please bring a doctors release with you to your first class. For information call 569-5162.

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Mickelsen Community Library is now a Wi-Fi Hotspot. For those patrons who have their own laptops (and know how to do it), we now offer wireless Internet access through Time Warner Roadrunner. For information call 568-6154.

Lighten Up

MWR patrons trying to shed a few will find help at the Centennial Club and at Fort Bliss MWR sports and fitness centers. This month, the Centennial offers special menus featuring healthy dining options as part of a Lighten Up! Tighten Up! Promotion. We’ve also added tasty Chicken Fajita Wrap and a Beef Taco Wrap with salsa, guacamole and sour cream both for $3.95. Diners receive a frequent “healthy” diner card that is stamped when they purchase one of the healthy meals. Cards can be redeemed after 10 healthy meals for a cool prize. In addition to these and other local prizes offered by MWR activities, the cards are entered into a grand prize drawing for a seven-day spa resort vacation package from www.Gov Arm.com a BowFlex by Nautilus home gym, or one of two gas grills provided by Gardenburger. Participate in the “Buns on the Run” 5K run in late March. For information, call the MWR Fitness Coordi-nator at 568-2554.

Aerobic instructors needed

Aerobic instructors needed for expanding aerobics program. Flexible hours starting at $15 per class; certified experience in aerobic instruction required; must be CPR certified. Please include copies of certifications with application. Apply at or mail resume to: NAF Personnel, Bldg. 504-B, Fort Bliss, TX 79916.

Scholarship program

The National Military Family Associa-tion’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse scholarships, normally in the amount of $1,000, are awarded to uni-formed services spouses (active, retired, Reserve, Guard or survivor) to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school for an academic year. Applications are only accepted online and are due March 31. NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program 2005 application and instructions available at www.nmfa. org/site/PageServer?pagename=2005_ Spouse_Scholarship_Instructions.

Youth Services soccer

Fort Bliss Youth Services will conduct registration for its spring soccer season continues through March 1. Registration is open to boys and girls, ages 3 and up. Registrants much be Youth Services members and fees are $25 for the first child and $20 each additional child. Youth Services is also looking for soccer coaches. Experience is desirable, but not necessary. Those interested in volunteering to coach or for information, call Mike Emile at 568-2617.

FBOCSA donations

The Fort Bliss Officers’, Civilians’ and Spouses’ Association will be making charitable donations to Fort Bliss and the El Paso community to benefit non-profit organizations. We are accepting applications until Feb. 28. In the past, funds have been distributed to agencies such as the Center Against Family Violence, the Army Community Service, the Armed Services YMCA and the Child Crises Center. Funds will be disbursed in May 2005. Applications are available on Fort Bliss at the Army Community Services/Family Assistance Center, Bldg. 2494 on Ricker Road or by mail at: FBOCSA Welfare Committee, P.O. Box 6128, Fort Bliss, Texas 79916. Applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 28. For information, call 568-4614.

Reading Rainbow contest

The 11th annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest has come to El Paso. Children in kindergarten through third grade are eligible to enter. For entry forms call 747-6500 or visit www.kcostv.org. Forms and entries are available in English or Spanish. Entry deadline is March 31 and winners will be announced in April.

Replica lifeguard class

Replica Aquatic Center will be offering a lifeguard instructor class every Tuesday and Thursday in February (17,22,24) from 1-6 p.m. Classes will consist of training applicants to teach lifeguard training (including first aid), CRE/AED for the professional rescuer, oxygen for the professional rescuer, preventing disease transmission, community water safety basic water rescue and lifeguard management. Cost for the class is $155 and must be pre-register and pre-pay to the American Red Cross, 3620 Admiral Rd. Applicant must be at least 17 years old by the last scheduled session of the class, you must attend all sessions, and pass each section of the pre-course written exam with at least 80 percent an demonstrate competency in the skills evaluation. Call Stacy Wright at 592-0040, ext. 230 for information.

Check Control location

MWR Check control clearing has moved from Army Community Services, Bldg. 2494 to Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Bldg. 11, second floor. This is also the place for clearing the Officers’ Club and the Golf Course. For information call 568-4444.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	February 24, 2005

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Contact Ron Steedly at 751-7005 or by e-mail at rsteedl1@elp.rr.com for information. Bataan Death March sign-up Registration deadlines are rapidly approaching for the 2005 Bataan Memorial Death March to be conducted March 20 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Bataan Memorial Death March information and registration is available at www.bataanmarch.com and there is a limit of 4,000 marchers. Deadlines are Saturday for entry forms received by mail, Feb. 25 for entry forms received via fax and March 10 for online registration. The event is open to military and civilian teams and individuals in either heavy or light divisions. Military personnel marching in any military category must wear full field gear. Civilian marchers in any category should wear attire appropriate for a road march through desert terrain. For information about the march, call the White Sands Missile Range Com-munity Recreation Division at (505) 678-3374 or the Public Affairs Office at (505) 678-1134. Questions and comments may be e-mailed to bataan@ wsmr.army.mil. Employee Assistance Program The nationwide Employee Assistance Program provides free professional assistance that is confidential. The goal is to help employees and their families resolve problems that affect their personal lives and job performance. This program is completely voluntary and is designed to allow the employee or family members to seek help on their own. If you want to know more about the Employee Assis-tance Program or are in need of services, feel free to stop by or call. The new Employee Assistance Program coordinator for Fort Bliss and William Beaumont Army Medical Center is Joe Crawford, who can be contacted in person at Bldg. 48 Slater Road, or by telephone at 568-1033 or 568-7011. Estate claims Anyone who has a claim to the estate of Staff Sgt. Derek L. Clayton contact 1st Lt. Ebony Calhoun at 568-6448. FBEMS training The Fort Bliss Environmental Manage-ment System – Garrison Command will provide Environmental Management Systems training for managers, super-visors, shop personnel and environmental compliance officers, in accordance with the following schedule. EMS training will take place at the Fort Bliss Museum and Study Center Auditorium, Bldg. 1735 Marshall Road. The training date is Feb. 25. Class schedule: 9 a.m. - managers and supervisors 10:30 a.m. - shop personnel 1 p.m. - shop personnel 2:30 p.m. - ECOs For information contact David Felix at 568-0931 or Janet Jones at 568-4172. ASE certification The Automotive Service Excellence certification exams will be administered by the Education Center’s testing center, Bldg. 639, Rm. 9, May 4, 6 and 9 from 7-11 a.m. The exams are open to active duty and Reserve component personnel only. The deadline to register for these exams is March 11. The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support, the sponsoring agency, has directed the following eligibility criteria: • DANTES authorizes funding for a maximum of three of the $25 ASE examinations per each semiannual exam cycle. • The L1 - Advance Engine Perform-ance test and the L2 - Truck Electronic, Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist and any recertification exams will not be funded. • A $32 registration fee to be paid by examinees on the day of testing (personal checks or money orders only). • Eligible Army MOSs: 52B,C and D; 61C; 62B; 63B, C, D, E, G, H, N, S, T and W (also currently or previously held MOSs such as those possessed by Warrant Officers), or any DoD active duty or Reserve component personnel who possess an automotive maintenance specialty. • Personnel who do not possess the MOS but are enrolled in an Auto Tech degree program are eligible. • Any additional exams must be paid at a cost of $25 per exam. To register, prospective examinees must see Roberto Chavez at the Education Center, Bldg. 641, Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. on or before the deadline of March 11. For questions call 568-5315. OCSA Spring Bazaar Come to the Officers’, Cicilians’, Spouses’ Spring Bazaar at Stout Gym March 4 from noon-6 p.m., March 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This event is open to the public, and volunteers are needed. Call Yvonne at 564-4634 for information. Exchange student program Teen students from around the world are looking to come to West Texas and Southern New Mexico for the 2005 and 2006 school year. The SHARE program is looking for people to open their homes and be an American ambassador. All students speak English. Host families come from all backgrounds and financial status. SHARE helps with student adjustment and makes regular visits to the home and school.Activities for the students are organized during their stay. Organizations and groups that would like to have a present exchange student make a presentation is available. For information contact the local SHARE coordinator at 544-5992. Sewage line rupture Please be advised that a sewage line has ruptured in the vicinity of the ponding area behind the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. The Directorate of Public Works and Logistics is working to mitigate the situation and repair the line or create a new bypass. Personnel are asked to avoid this area while construction is ongoing and until the site has been restored. For information, call 329-7868. Heroes Salute Anheuser-Busch Co. Inc. announced its “Heroes Salute” to honor the U.S. Armed Services by offering free single-day admission to its SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks to active duty military, active reservists, U.S. Coast Guard, National Guardsmen and as many as three direct dependents now through Dec. 31, 2005. Any active duty, active Reserve, ready Reserve servicemember or National Guard is entitled to free admission under the program. He or she need only register, either online at www.herosalute.com/ or in the entrance plaza of participating parks, and show a Department of Defense photo ID. As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their servicemember, though an adult must accompany minor dependents. Busch Gardens Williamsburg and SeaWorld San Antonio are seasonal operations that will remain closed until spring 2005. Military personnel interested in visiting those parks should check operating schedules at www.herosalute.com/. The remaining parks, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld San Diego are open year round. Finance meeting A finance PSNCO meeting will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m., B6380 basement conference room. For information, call 568-2500. Blood program Thank you for your commitment to saving lives especially in this time of need. Blood collected by the Armed Service Blood Program gives the gift of life to patients in the local military community and supports our service members throughout the world. Each unit of blood collected can save up to three lives. For more information on donating blood and to see if you are eligible to donate contact the Blood Donor Recruiter at 568-5365 or email to Carmen.Dietrich Williams@cen.amedd.army.mil Fraud hotline The Fort Bliss CID has implemented a fraud and illegal drug hotline. It is designed to help you, the taxpayer, to report incidents of suspected fraud or any information involving illegal drug activity. If you suspect or know someone who either is committing, or has committed, any type of fraud against the U.S. Government or is involved in any illegal drug activities in the Fort Bliss or surrounding area, report it by contacting: 569-4243. You do not have to leave your name – all information will remain confidential and anonymous. Please leave enough information so any follow-up investigation can be completed. Kite Day MWR Outdoor Adventures will host a String Fling Kite Day March 19 from Noon-4 p.m. at the Logan Youth Services field. Various activities are scheduled throughout the day such as demonstration kite flying; kite making booths, jumping balloons, and contest for biggest kite, smallest kite, best crash, best homemade kite, best store bought kits and much more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring canned food for the Jr. Enlisted Center. For more details, call 568-2784. AMSS training The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center, DPWL, will conduct training March 9 from 9 a.m.-noon on the Army Materiel Status System in Bldg. 2527 classroom. RSVPs may be directed to Mr. Cain at 3-6783 or email at james.cain@bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25. BBQ and line dancing The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will host a special Chuck Wagon Barbeque and Country Line Dancing dinner at 6 p.m., March 11. The buffet will offer barbecue brisket and chicken, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob, cole slaw, potato salad, watermelon, apple cobbler, hot rolls, and cornbread for just $9.95 for members and $11.95 for nonmembers. Mark your calendars and treat yourself to the O’Club’s Chuck Wagon Barbecue specialty dinner. For information, call 568-7013. Easter celebrations Celebrate Easter this year at one of MWR’s distinctive Sunday brunches or an Easter egg hunt. The Centennial Club will host its traditional Easter Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27, featuring a delicious assortment of breakfast items including crepes and omelets made to order. The Centennial’s salad bar and dessert bar round out the temping array of brunch offerings. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at the Centennial brunch to hand out Easter candy to all the children. Children will also have the opportunity to enjoy Easter cartoons being broadcast on all four 15’x 15’ screens in the Centennial’s main ballroom. The cost is $12.95 for adults, $6.50 for children 11 to 7 years and children 6 and under are free. Reservations are required. Please call 568-9330, 562-5969 or 562-7934. The Officers’ Club will offer three seatings for its Easter Brunch March 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast selections will include pancakes, eggs, and crepes, and some of the most tantalizing lunch entrees. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand with Easter candy for all the children. The cost is $11.95 for members, children ages 7-12 are half price, children 6 years and under are free. Nonmembers pay $13.95. Reservations are required. Please call 568-7013. The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is hosting an Easter egg hunt for children ages 12 and under from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 27. Children will have the opportunity to hunt for Easter eggs by age group and compete for the most eggs found. The winner from each age group will receive a large Easter basket. The Easter egg hunt is free of charge. For more information, call 565-4867. St. Patrick’s Day feast Join MWR for a St. Patrick’s Day feast. The Officers’ Club will feature a special St. Patrick’s Day version of its Beef and Burgundy Night from 6-9 p.m. March 16. The cost is $11.95 for members, $13.95 for nonmembers for an Irish evening of dinner and dancing. For reservations, call 568-7013. Pastry class March 19 from 2-5 p.m. the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club is hosting another pastry class in their historical dining room. Watch and learn from the best, as the Greenery Pastry Chef, Jonathan Bowden, creates delicious pastry treats from scratch. You will learn how to make delectable Fresh Fruit Tarts and a wonderfully luscious Toasted Lemon Meringue Cake. Members are only $6 and non-members are $8. Because this class is so wonderful, we have a limit of 25 so register soon. Call Tianna at 568-7013 by Feb. 28 to reserve your seat. Auto Crafts Shop The Fort Bliss Auto Craft Shop will close bays 8-15 for three weeks. This closure is required for installation of three new lifts. If you have any questions, or for further information, call Willie Delgado, Facility Manager, at 568-7280. Lock and Leave Storage Lock & Leave Storage invites all military personnel, their dependents, retirees and other individuals with military ID cards to store their personal goods with us. Moving frequently with PSCs and TDYs, a person can accumulate a lot of stuff. Lock and Leave, your official on-post storage center, offers specials such as Welcome, Buddy and Frequent Renter Coupons. Come visit or call 566-8321 for more information. Spanish instructor wanted SKIESUnlimited is looking for certified Spanish instructors. For more information contact Gabriele Jones Johnson at 569-7732. Lifeguard training MWR is in the process of selecting qualified individuals to fill lifeguard position at the Community Pool and Replica Aquatic Center for the summer. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and have successfully completed the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Course. Individuals needing to complete the training must first contact the American Red Cross at 592-0208. There are five lifeguard-training courses scheduled at the Replica Aquatic Center, Bldg. 5053 on Dickman Road. The first session is for March 21-25 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The second session schedule is for April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The third session is for April 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The fourth training is for May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The fifth session is for May 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Individuals interested in taking the lifeguard training course or need additional information may call Wright Stanton at 568-5380 or 568-7431. ACS classes Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is offering the following classes in March: 9 - Smart Women and Money (Part A), 23 - Smart Women and Money (Part B), 30 - Checkbook Management Classes are at the ACS, Bldg. 2494 Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call ACS to reserve your seat at 568-7088. Call CDC at 568-5689 to reserve your free childcare. Pershing Pub The Officers’ Club Main Bar is now known as Pershing Pub. MWR Market-ing implemented a contest to help rename the popular O’club room. Capt. Richard T. Basye was the final winner, after his name, Pershing Pub, was chosen out of 50 others by the Officers’ Club Advisory Council. He received a basket of MWR gift certificates and prizes worth $200. MWR would like to thank those who gave their suggestions and congratulate Capt. Basye for making Fort Bliss Officers’ Club history. Coupon social Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is in need of a volunteer to manage the Coupon Social. This person will be responsible for organizing the coupon box (sorting by product type and separating expired coupons), hosting a monthly meeting (here at ACS), and searching for coupons, deals and freebees on the internet and in the stores. One of the best benefits of this position is that you can take advantage of all the savings. Contact Lori C. Rosario at 568-7088 for more details. Tax forms Mickelsen Community Library has most tax forms available in the hallway by the library, Bldg. 2E basement. For information call 568-6154. Unit funds Fort Bliss units that are deployed overseas (except Kuwait and Qatar) in support of homeland security are entitled to receive additional unit funds support during deployment status. Contact Tammy Conn at 568-3890. Get Fit Mom and Friends Get-Fit Mom and Friends will be offered at Stout Fitness Center in the aerobics room Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. starting March 2. This class has been created for post-natal moms who want to start getting back into shape while spending time with their babies. The class will host babies between the ages of 0 and 18 months. Get-Fit Mom and Friends is dedicated to exercising and strengthening the body after giving birth. Special attention will be paid to areas that are weakened during and after pregnancy. The class will be a medley of exercise techniques including yoga/Pilates strengthening and toning moves, hand-weight, stability ball and cardio vascular segments. A certified fitness instructor will teach the class with additional certification in pre and post-natal fitness. Get-Fit Mom and Friends is a way for you to not only get back into shape, but also meet other people and build a support group based around regular exercise. Together, moms can start to feel better about their bodies and to combat some of the day-to-day stresses that seem to go along with being a new mom! Classes will be held both inside and outside depending on weather and participation. If moms choose to attend the class prior to eight weeks after giving birth- please bring a doctors release with you to your first class. For information call 569-5162. Wi-Fi Hotspot Mickelsen Community Library is now a Wi-Fi Hotspot. For those patrons who have their own laptops (and know how to do it), we now offer wireless Internet access through Time Warner Roadrunner. For information call 568-6154. Lighten Up MWR patrons trying to shed a few will find help at the Centennial Club and at Fort Bliss MWR sports and fitness centers. This month, the Centennial offers special menus featuring healthy dining options as part of a Lighten Up! Tighten Up! Promotion. We’ve also added tasty Chicken Fajita Wrap and a Beef Taco Wrap with salsa, guacamole and sour cream both for $3.95. Diners receive a frequent “healthy” diner card that is stamped when they purchase one of the healthy meals. Cards can be redeemed after 10 healthy meals for a cool prize. In addition to these and other local prizes offered by MWR activities, the cards are entered into a grand prize drawing for a seven-day spa resort vacation package from www.Gov Arm.com a BowFlex by Nautilus home gym, or one of two gas grills provided by Gardenburger. Participate in the “Buns on the Run” 5K run in late March. For information, call the MWR Fitness Coordi-nator at 568-2554. Aerobic instructors needed Aerobic instructors needed for expanding aerobics program. Flexible hours starting at $15 per class; certified experience in aerobic instruction required; must be CPR certified. Please include copies of certifications with application. Apply at or mail resume to: NAF Personnel, Bldg. 504-B, Fort Bliss, TX 79916. Scholarship program The National Military Family Associa-tion’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse scholarships, normally in the amount of $1,000, are awarded to uni-formed services spouses (active, retired, Reserve, Guard or survivor) to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school for an academic year. Applications are only accepted online and are due March 31. NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program 2005 application and instructions available at www.nmfa. org/site/PageServer?pagename=2005_ Spouse_Scholarship_Instructions. Youth Services soccer Fort Bliss Youth Services will conduct registration for its spring soccer season continues through March 1. Registration is open to boys and girls, ages 3 and up. Registrants much be Youth Services members and fees are $25 for the first child and $20 each additional child. Youth Services is also looking for soccer coaches. Experience is desirable, but not necessary. Those interested in volunteering to coach or for information, call Mike Emile at 568-2617. FBOCSA donations The Fort Bliss Officers’, Civilians’ and Spouses’ Association will be making charitable donations to Fort Bliss and the El Paso community to benefit non-profit organizations. We are accepting applications until Feb. 28. In the past, funds have been distributed to agencies such as the Center Against Family Violence, the Army Community Service, the Armed Services YMCA and the Child Crises Center. Funds will be disbursed in May 2005. Applications are available on Fort Bliss at the Army Community Services/Family Assistance Center, Bldg. 2494 on Ricker Road or by mail at: FBOCSA Welfare Committee, P.O. Box 6128, Fort Bliss, Texas 79916. Applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 28. For information, call 568-4614. Reading Rainbow contest The 11th annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest has come to El Paso. Children in kindergarten through third grade are eligible to enter. For entry forms call 747-6500 or visit www.kcostv.org. Forms and entries are available in English or Spanish. Entry deadline is March 31 and winners will be announced in April. Replica lifeguard class Replica Aquatic Center will be offering a lifeguard instructor class every Tuesday and Thursday in February (17,22,24) from 1-6 p.m. Classes will consist of training applicants to teach lifeguard training (including first aid), CRE/AED for the professional rescuer, oxygen for the professional rescuer, preventing disease transmission, community water safety basic water rescue and lifeguard management. Cost for the class is $155 and must be pre-register and pre-pay to the American Red Cross, 3620 Admiral Rd. Applicant must be at least 17 years old by the last scheduled session of the class, you must attend all sessions, and pass each section of the pre-course written exam with at least 80 percent an demonstrate competency in the skills evaluation. Call Stacy Wright at 592-0040, ext. 230 for information. Check Control location MWR Check control clearing has moved from Army Community Services, Bldg. 2494 to Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Bldg. 11, second floor. This is also the place for clearing the Officers’ Club and the Golf Course. For information call 568-4444.