Fort Bliss Monitor

Community

Claims information

Any persons with personal effects belonging to, or claims against, Capt. Kristin C. Paulsen should immediately contact Capt. Demetrios Ghikas at 568-4778 or 373-3516.

EP Diabetes Association

Join the El Paso Diabetes Association for a cooking class and start eating healthy.

Enjoy a cooking presentation by a professional chef. Sample each dish prepared and take home recipes with detailed preparation directions. This month’s featured chef is Andre Neria. The event will take place Aug. 11, at 1440 Miracle Way, 1st floor, admission is $10, to pre-register call 532-6280.

32nd change of command

Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe will relinquish command of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command to Brig. Gen. Francis Mahon during a change of command ceremony scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday at Noel Field. Mahon currently serves as deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center and Fort Bliss.

32nd farewell dinner

The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command will host a farewell dinner in honor of Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe, outgoing commander, at 6 p.m. today at The Centennial. Dress is casual. For more information, call 568-6457.

62nd Army Band

The 62nd Army Band is planning a concert for the month of October and would like to invite all active duty military, family members, or DA Civilians that play a musical instrument to join us. If you are interested call 568-7001 or 568-2263 or e-mail Staff Sgt. Gallas at cathleen.gallas@bliss.army.mil.

Information exchange

“Information exchange,” an hour-long monthly meeting designed to keep Soldiers, family members, retirees and civilians informed about upcoming post events, activities and programs, is held the last Monday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Ballroom. The agenda features speakers from various organizations, including Tricare, the NCO Wives Club, AAFES, ASYMCA, MWR, and more. The next gathering will be held July 25. Meeting notes can also be viewed at www.blissmwr.com. For information, call 568-6741.

Vacation Bible School

Parents of children from pre-school through 6th grade are invited to register their children now for vacation Bible school to be held Aug. 1 through 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The theme of the session is “Going on a Prayer Safari.” Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon. The Bible school will be conducted at Bauman Hall in the church located at 1000 Montana. For more information contact the church office at 533-0201, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Big Band dance

A Big Band dance with Mike Caranda and his 12 peice Swing orchestra featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and music of the Big Band era will be held Aug. 14 at the Alamo Ballroom, 820 Raynor from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 per person. For information, call 584-8623.

Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus is holding an open house the week of Aug 15.

Please stop by Bldg. 1123 which is the OpSanta Warehouse. Help us kick off our 49th season helping the children of El Paso and Fort Bliss. Learn what we do for you and what you can do to help those less fortunate.

Airport travel advisory

Summer travel has begun a The El Paso International Airport, and airlines are recommending that all passengers arrive one and half-hours before departure. The early arrival time is necessary in order to facilitate and expedite the screening process handled by the Transportation Security Administration. The early morning and early afternoon are peak travel periods. For TSA new summer travel tips visit the Web site at www.TSA.gov, or contact Liz P. Bellegarde at 240-3347.

Excalibur Steppers

The Excalibur Steppers are looking for new members. Ages 5 to 15 are invited to come out and join our team. Practices are held Monday through Friday. The Tuesday and Thursday practices are held at Stout Gym from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practice is done at my home in Northeast El Paso starting at 7 p.m. To become an Excalibur Stepper students must maintain a “C” average in school. For information, call Everett Lewis, 568-3585 or 564-9199.

CERT training schedule

The El Paso Police Department is offering free Community Emergency Response Training through December at the Police Academy 2300 Scenic Drive. The 20 hour courses will be held Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Aug. 16 through 18, 20, Sept. 13 through 15, 17, Oct. 11 through 13, 15, Nov. 15 through 17, 19, and Dec. 6 through 8, 10. For information, call 562-4263, ext. 28.

Mailbox theft tips

The El Paso Police Department and the United States Postal Service would like to warn the community about mailbox theft and to take precautions when sending or receiving mail. If you believe that you have been the victim of mail theft, here are a few steps to follow: report the incident to the Police Department at 832-4400. Report the incident to your local post office and postal inspector. Contact your bank and credit card holders. Check your bank and credit card statements for unexplained transactions. If anyone has information on possible subjects involved in mailbox theft they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 566-8477 and remain anonymous.

Keep El Paso Beautiful

Keep El Paso Beautiful now has fully stocked tool sheds just waiting to be used to keep El Paso beautiful. All necessary items (push brooms, shovels, rakes, gas weed eater, gloves, and trash bags) for beautification and/or clean-up project are available to any person or group at no charge to the public. For more information contact Kim Prieto, community coordinator at 546-6742 or 276-3767.

Toys for Tots

The 4th annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 25 at the Lone Star Golf Club. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. It is a four person scramble: $260 per team or $65 per person plus a new unwrapped toy worth $5 or more. Fee includes green fee, cart, lunch, and goodie bags. Prizes will be awarded for longest, straightest drive and specialty holes. All proceeds go towards buying toys for underprivileged children in the El Paso area. For information, call 566-8697.

Education Information Fair

Fort Bliss will host its annual Education Information Fair for all military families from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1, at the Centennial NCO Club, at Biggs Army Airfield. El Paso area school superintendents, principals, counselors and PTA presidents will be in attendance to welcome new families, pass out information and answer questions.

Representatives from various school departments such as pupil services, transportation, special education, gifted and talented, nursing, athletics, health and food services will also be on hand to answer questions. Representatives from El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, Anthony, Clint and Canutillo School Districts will also be present. Thirty five parochial, private, homeschool, and charter schools will be represented, as well as the Region 19 Headstart, Prevent Blindness, Advocacy Inc. and Fort Bliss Child Care programs. Additionally, a representative from Childcare Management Services will be available to assist families with financial concerns regarding daycare. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to families with school age children to meet and gather information from various schools and to familiarize themselves with all the school programs available in the El Paso area. For more information, contact Mary Avila or Bitsy Mahon from the Fort Bliss School Liaison Services at 568-9306.

Kelly Park transition

Under the Residential Housing Initiative, Kelly Park on Marshall Rd. is now operated and maintained by GMH Military Housing. The facility remains open for general use, including mini golf. Please call 568-1987. Organizational days and MWR equipment rental (jumping balloons, dunk tank, big grills, event tents, etc.) will now be located at Biggs Park. Please call 568-8087 for more information or reservations.

Dive In

Join MWR July 30 for a wet and wild time at the Community Pool’s first ever Dive In. Join us for friends, family, and food as we play great movies at the pool. Parents and kids can arrive at the starlit cinema at 7 p.m. or patrons can come early in the day and stay until night. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Cost is only $1 and snacks will be provided for an extra cost. Watching a movie will never be the same. Fort Bliss Community Pool Dive In- it’s like a Drive In, only not as dry! For more information contact Lauren Short at 568-7013.

Army Soldier Show

The 2005 U.S. Army Soldier Show comes to Fort Bliss Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2, to perform “Operation America Cares,” a 90-minute song and dance production that expresses the importance of giving deployed Soldiers a touch of home. The show will focus on how Soldiers deal with the stresses of war and long deployments. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis; no tickets are issued. The show is free. For more information, call 568-6741.

Wine and dinner

The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club cordially invites you to sample exquisite wine and eat a delectable four course meal at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Wine and Dinner Pairing, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Whether you are gathering with close friends or having an intimate date with that special someone, our wine and dinner pairing will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Each meal will be accompanied by a complimentary pairing of wine to bring out the taste of the food presented. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of August at the Officers’ Club: $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information call 568-3164.

Jazz fest

We’re keeping the spirit of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong alive with live jazz music and authentic New Orleans Cuisine at the Officers’ Club on the famous jazz player’s birthday Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a rich sampling of films and clips featuring Louis Armstrong and his contemporaries, a walk-through sampling of food prepared by New Orleans native and Officers’ Club head chef, AB Bradford, wine tasting and a special tribute to Satchmo himself provided by some very special guests. It’s a celebration of food, music, and fun and it’s only happening at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club.

YS teen council

Fort Bliss Youth Services is establishing a new teen council. This group will be actively involved with the planning and the development of activities offered at Fort Bliss Youth Services, to include organizing teen programs such as fieldtrips, dances, community outreach, and youth sponsorship. Youth between 13 and 18 years of age who want to make a difference within their community are needed! For further information, contact Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732.

Bowling league

Aug. 23, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Center Men’s Handicap Bowling League. At present, 20 teams are interested; however there is room for 32 teams. Aug. 19, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Friday Seniors Handicap Bowling. Participants must be 50 years or older. At present, 18 teams are interested; however there is room for 24 teams. If interested in joining either league, sign up at the bowling center counter, or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the Bowling Center at 568-6272.

AAU Bench Press Competition

Fort Bliss MWR Sports will host an Amateur Athletic Union Bench Press Competition Sept. 24 at Stout Gym. This is a military Bench Press National Championship and is open to all branches of the service. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m.; competition at 10 a.m. Cost for participating for males and females is $30, which includes the entry fee, a T-shirt and competition medial for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finished. AAU Powerlifting rules apply and may be accessed at 1www.aausports.org. All entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 3, and should be sent certified mail with return receipt. The event is sponsored by the Fort Bliss Buffalo Soldiers Powerlifting Club. For information, call 568-6458.

Cavalry specials

The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club hosts welcome nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; and Champagne Sunday Brunch every week beginning at 10 a.m.

Fort Bliss Bowling Center: $1 games and free snacks every Thursday through August; during July and August bowl three games, get one free; Free game with purchase of snack bar special; and $1 games Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Centennial Banquet and Conference Center: Pub Welcome Nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesday and Friday nights in July; specialty night buffets every Tuesday at 6 p.m.; and party in the Metro Station every Saturday beginning at 10 p.m.

All Fort Bliss Soldiers and Family members are welcome. For information on these and other specials, visit www.blissmwr.com and click 4-1 CAV.

Motorcycle show

As part of the Rock the Fort Music Fest Saturday, MWR will host a motorcycle show for Soldiers and Fort Bliss community members who wish to show off their motorcycles. Participation is limited to the first 60 individuals. Please contact Brian Forman or Kris Brown, at 568-8087 for details.

Distinquished award

Nominations for the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award must by submitted no later than than July 28. Nominations for this award are for contributions made between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2004. This award is to an individual or organization who has demonstrated exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concern for members of the United States Armed Forces or families. An endorsement by a Major Army command Commander is required. For more information please contact Randy Blackburn at (210) 295-2245, or email randy.blackburn@samhouston. army.mil.

German American Night Run

The 12th Annual First Light Federal Credit Union German-American Oktoberfest Night Run is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Kelly Park. The event is open to all community members. Participants may sign up for either the 8K Run (5 miles) or the 5K Fun Walk (3.1 miles). Entry fees are $15 in advance and $20 the day of race. Military unit teams may run in the military competition, with the top five individual finishing times going toward their team’s overall time. Teams may include up to ten individuals, and the entry fee is $120 per military unit team. First through third place teams receive cash awards to their unit funds. Information sheets with registration forms are available at Stout Fitness Center, Fort Bliss ITR, most El Paso sport stores, and YMCA and YWCA locations. A registration form is also available online at http://home.elp.rr.com/nightrun/. Early registrants may mail their registration form and check made payable to IMWRF-Sports, to: P.O. Box 6100, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. Pre-race activities begin at 4 p.m. and will include Oktoberfest music and a variety of entertainment, along with the sale of German Bratwurst and pastries and other refreshments. Proceeds from the race will benefit MWR and the German Air Force charity organizations “Helping Hands” and “Aid for the Needy,” which have been reaching out to the needy on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border for more than 20 years. For information, call the Fort Bliss Sports Office at 568-4508 or 568-5995 or Franz Huber at 568-0259 or visit the Web site at http://home.elp. rr.com/nightrun/.

Veterinary services

The Vet Clinic offers Walk-In Wellness clinics (vaccines, microchips, deworming, heartworm and feline leukemia tests) every Tuesday, Wednes-day, and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. If your pet needs to be seen for something other than vaccines, we offer sick call appointments every Tuesday and Thursday, call 569-2266 to schedule an appointment. Lastly, our lobby hours for clearing, pet registration and for sale of Heartguard medications and flea and tick preventatives are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

School registration

Kindergarten and preschool registration is now being accepted for the 05/06 school year. Kindergarten - Monday through Friday, noon until 3 p.m. at the Main CDC, Preschool - Monday, Wednes-day, and Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Main CDC, Preschool Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Logan CDC. Rates are based on total family income and parent’s participation in the program. Please call 568-4374 to register.

Bowling birthday packages

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center offers four different birthday packages, all at unbeatably low prices. There is a minimum of six children required for a party and each package includes party hats and balloons. The get-together is set up by the Fort Bliss Bowling Center Staff to the rear of the lanes. Our packages are as follows:

Package #1 is $6 per child and includes a hot dog with chips and a fountain drink, one free game of bowling and one free shoe rental.

Package #2 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of pepperoni or sausage pizza. A 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental.

Package #3 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of cheese pizza, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental.

Package #4 is $6.50 per child and includes one regular burger, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental.

Birthday parties or other special events are even available for booking on Saturdays. The center also has automatic bumpers for lots of family fun! Wondering what type of birthday party would be perfect for your child? Come by and see for yourself how much fun the Fort Bliss Bowling Center can be! For more information about these and other fun events going on this summer at the Bowling Center call 568-6272.

CDS special openings

The Child Development Center now offers special hours of operation every Saturday at its main location in Bldg. 1730 on Haan Road. Hours are 1 p.m. to midnight. Cost for payday weekend care is $3.50 per hour first child and $3 per hour for each additional child for CAT 2 and up, $2.50 per hour and $2 per hour for each additional child in CAT 1, ages 2 months to 12 years, are eligible for the care. For a special opening, a minimum reservation of 20 children is required. When there are not enough reservations to warrant opening, alternative care will be offered. For information, call 569-5040 or 568-6335.

ITR cabin rentals

Stop by the ITR office for your Ruidoso getaway. ITR now has a listing of cabins and lodges that offer 10% discount for military. For information, call 568-7506.

AER

Fort Bliss AER office is running a pilot program. The Fort Bliss AER Office is going to do away with the appointment schedule and run a test program for 120 days on a walk in basis. This program is an effort to streamline the AER Loan process and to make AER more user friendly and decrease the amount of time the Soldier is away from the unit. Soldiers wanting AER assistance can walk in and pick up a loan application or use forms flow and when they have completed the loan application return it to the AER office with all the required documentation and signatures. This program will run similar to the commanders referral program in which the loan application is dropped of by 1 p.m. the loan is ready for pick up the same business day, after 1 p.m. the loan is ready the following business day. Emergency Leaves still have priority and will always be processed fist. During the last couple of months the AER work load has increased nearly 60 percent we feel this is partially due to the changes made over the last year to better serve the soldier. If this program is successful as we feel it will be, Fort Bliss AER office will lead the way in ensuring our soldiers emergency’s are expedited.

Lock and Leave Storage

Lock and 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 & 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.

Sunday brunches

The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club offers a Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday except holiday weekends. The cost is $9.95 for members and $11.95 for nonmembers, $6.00 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended, please call 568-7013.

PCS/ETS

PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service relocation programs will provide you with automated welcome packets on any DoD military installation worldwide while you wait. Assigned to an isolated location far from an installation? Not a problem, Internet access will provide localized information. How do you find that isolated location within CONUS? Computerized route-maps will take you there. Soldiers clearing the installation are advised that strip maps, showing the location of all agencies that must be cleared, are available at ACS relocation desk at Bldg. 2494, which is also a required stop in the clearing process. Avoid becoming “geographically challenged” by clearing us first. For information, contact Relocation Services at 568-6291.

MWR briefs

Fort Bliss MWR is available to make presentation briefs to Soldier units, active, and reserve on MWR’s installation role, operating budget, facilities, programs and services. Please call MWR headquarters at 568-3724/3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements.

Special Forces recruiting

Special Forces representatives will be at the BOSS Matrix July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. with recruitment information. For more information, e-mail Sgt. 1st Class Robert M. Piette at robert.piette@usarec.army.mil.

Texas Veteran’s Home

The Ambrioso Guillen Texas Veterans Home will open its doors with a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the veterans’ home, located at 9650 Kenworthy in Northeast El Paso. For more information, contact the County Judge’s Office at (915) 546-2098.

Roswell collection

Insights, El Paso Science Museum will host a special out of this world exhibit. The Roswell Collection will be on display beginning Saturday July 16. This exhibit, a replica of the original UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, N.M., will take the visitor through the pages of history, pose questions you may not want to ask, and give answers you may not want to hear. Most importantly, you may decide whether this is Science Fiction or Science Fact. Accompanying this unique collection will be an exhibit of known aliens; our own space program. We will follow NASA programs and join the ranks of aliens and venture out into space. Space once called the final frontier, is now available in fact and fantasy.

Sizzlin’ Saturday Nights

The Junior League of El Paso presents a sizzlin’ summer series at the Garden. El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan Rd. in the Upper Valley. Info: 584-3511.

July 23 - “Children’s Story Dancer” starring Terry Alvarez, admission is $3 (3 and under free).

July 30 - “Spice It Up a Notch” Cooking, Wine and Jazz Show, Admission $15/2 tickets for $20, space is limited, reservations recommended, call 584-3511.

Aug. 6 - Puppet Mania, a night with Manos Arriba Puppet Theater. Admission $3 (3 and under free)

Aug. 13 - “Out of This World” Star Gazing show, presented by the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium. Gates open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors, military, (3 and under free).

Aug. 20 - “Getting Jazzed” with the Ruben Gutierrez Quartet. Admission $5.

Aug. 27 - Movies among the Stars - show “The Wizzard of Oz.” Gates open 7 p.m., movie begins at 7:45 p.m. Admission is free.

Sept. 10 - Some Like It Hot - Mariachi Madness. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors and military, (3 and under free).

Ski Cloudcroft summer events

The ski area is two miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner during the summer months. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: (505) 682-2333 or (800) 333-7542; or www.ski-cloudcroft.com.

July 23: Chili cook-off. The CASI-sanctioned event is a qualifier for chili cook-off in Terlingua. Admission is free.

Mission Trail Harvest Market

Local farmers, bakers and craftspeople will display their wares at an open-air farmers market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, July 30-Oct. 29, at the Tigua parking lots on Zaragosa and Socorro Road (across from the Ysleta mission). Information: Lilia Ruiz, 858-2915.

The market is a joint project of the cities of Socorro and El Paso, the Texas Cooperative Extension Service and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe, and will feature fresh products such as peppers, corn, apricots, tomatoes, grapes, pomegranates, pistachios, honey, pecans, figs, squash, bread and baked goods. Arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment will also be offered.

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing

The market’s fourth season runs 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, with more than 25 quality vendors, growers and artisans. The CoffeeStream will serve breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the patio, including pastries, market fresh burritos, coffees, lattes and sodas. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (505) 589-0653.

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is at One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M.; from El Paso, take Race Track Drive across the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM 273), continue past the post office and turn left on Ardovino (look for the windmill).

Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market

The market features a variety of arts and crafts, plus produce, baked goods and other food items, at the market in Las Cruces’ Downtown Mall, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Information: (505) 541-2554.

A special “Christmas in July” market is Saturday, July 23. Free activities for the kids, live entertainment.

El Paso Chorale auditions

The El Paso Chorale Chamber Choir has one opening for a paid position in the tenor section. Performances to include two productions with El Paso Opera, The Gift of Christmas Concerts at the Union Depot, a Valentine’s concert, a spring concert and a performance with the El Paso Symphony in April. Auditions run through the first week in July; practices begin in July. Call to set up audition time: 581-5534.

Ruidoso Art Festival

The 34th annual event is July 29-31, at the Ruidoso Convention Center on Highway 48. Sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the juried show has more than 100 artists displaying various forms of fine arts and crafts. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 ($1 age 15 and younger). Information: 1-877-RUIDOSO (784-3676) or (505) 257-7395 or visit www.ruidosonow.com.

The festival has been named by the Harris Poll as one of the top art shows in the U.S. and No. 1 in Southern New Mexico. Works include painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, woodwork, leather, pottery and porcelain, metalwork, weaving, photography and mixed media. A silent auction benefiting the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held.

Tennis Club and Fitness Zone

The Fort Bliss Tennis Club and Fitness Zone offers a five-court tennis club, fitness area with a 20-piece circuit training room, and two practice courts. The workout area features hydraulic weight machines, cardio equipment and a “Romper Area” for small children to play under their parent’s supervision while working out. The facility will have a tiered monthly payment rate ranging from $20 to $35. Those DA/DoD civilians enrolled in the six-month long Fort Bliss Civilian Fitness Program may attend for free. For a membership application, visit www.blissm wr.com/Recreation/ZONE. htm or call 569-5448.

Mesilla Mercado

Local farmers and merchants sell a variety of merchandise at Old Mesilla Plaza, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. The mercado includes local pottery, woodwork, produce, jewelry, photography and a variety of local art. Admission is free. Information: (505) 524-3262.

Swim lessons

The following are classes being offered at Replica Pool Aug. 8 through 12. Stroke improvement from noon to 2 p.m. cost $30. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher.

Lifeguard readiness from 2 to 5 p.m. class, cost $40. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher and be 10 years old or older. Topics include swimming and water drills, rescues in/out of water, basic first aid, using a backboard, water entries to include lifeguard stands.

There will be certificates awarded upon successful completion of classes. For information call 568-7431.

New magazine

War Stories Journal, a new e-publication produced by S. Daniel Smith, requests stories from current and former members of the Armed Forces. The quarterly’s launch will mark the first journal that tells history from the first-person viewpoint of those who were there. First person narratives and photos will depict wartime and peacetime activities. Fiction writing will also be showcased, according to the publisher.

The journal is emailed to recipients four times a year and costs $5 for a year’s subscription. Writers can find submission guidelines on the quarterly’s Web site at http://sdansmith.tripod.com, along with ordering information.

Special promotions include reduced pricing for ordering an entire year’s worth of magazines. Recruiters are also able to order a discount CD version of the quarterly for use in recruiting activities. The CD version, which is also available to the general public at its regular price, includes the same material as the emailed version with bonus stories and features. For more information, call S. Daniel Smith at (505) 217-9004.

Volunteers needed

Several Fort Bliss organizations are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

Bus driver - Outdoor Adventures
Volunteer program manager - ACS
Puppeteer - FAP
Office voluntee r- Army Volunteer Corps Office
Office volunteer - FRG liaison office volunteer
FAC-volunteer - ACS
Child Youth Services
Elves - Operation Santa Clause
For information, call 568-1132.

School vacancies

New Mexico Military Institute, a four-year preparatory high school, two-year junior college, and a military boarding school, announces vacancies for full-time, 10 to 10.5-month positions for Army Junior Reserve Officer training instructors. As a minimum, candidates must be retired noncommissioned officers or warrant officers certified by the U.S. Army Cadet Command to instruct in the JROTC program. Army instructors provide direct support to the NMMI Commandant of Cadets for activities such as; troop military advisor, squad leader school, leadership camp, drill and ceremony training, physical readiness training and intramurals. Duties include classroom instruction (leadership and citizenship) and sponsor/ coach in one or more of the following areas: Color Guard, Rifle Team, Drill Team, and Recon Platoon.

Applications will be accepted at the NMMI Personnel office until July 10 or until position is filled. NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send completed NMMI application (available on the NMMI Web site), letter of interest/resume to NMMI, Attn: Personnel Office, 101 W. College Blvd. Roswell, NM 88201. Please visit our Web site at www.nmmi.edu

Medical training

Medical Operational Data System/ Medical Protection System Training will be held Sept. 5- 8. in Bldg. 2439 at 8 a.m.

Soldiers must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and have a MEDPROS password prior to training. For MODS access, go to www.mods.army.mil and click on ‘access’ on the home page. to pre-register contact Mrs. Robinson, 569-4081. There are only 14 slots for Fort Bliss.

PWOC Bible study

Protestant Women of the chapel would like to invite you to attend our Summer Bible Study. We will be meeting four times this summer, beginning July 13 and running through Aug. 10. We will meet at the Religious Activities Center (Bldg. 449) at the corner of Pershing and Merritt Road at 9:30 a.m.

Are you a new arrival? Need a spiritual lift? Trying to find new friends? Then come join us as we sing, have prayer time and Bible study. Childcare will be provided (on the premises) as well as a room for home-schooled children. For more information call Rebecca Shelton at 564-0860, or Cindy Burch at 539-8660.

Foreign film series returns

The El Paso Museum of Art’s Foreign Films 2004 series kicks off this month. Twenty-one contemporary films from around the world will be screened every Saturday through October at 2 p.m. in the Museum’s El Paso Energy Auditorium. Screenings are free and open to the public. This film series is made possible with a grant from the Moor Foundation and the Wilma D. Moleen Foundation. Visit www.elpasoartmuseum.org for film synopses or call 532-1707 for a printed brochure.

Warrant officer program

There has never been a better time to submit packets for the U. S. Army military intelligence warrant officer program. The Army is expanding the number of warrant officer applications it’s accepting in all military intelligence fields. There are advantages to becoming a warrant officer, such as increased basic pay, faster promotions, an extended career path and challenging assignments. Soldiers interested in applying to become an intelligence warrant officer should call (703) 428-4655 or e-mail eddie.mallard@us. army.mil. For more information about the warrant officer program, go to www.usarec.army.mil/ warrant.

ESGR information

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a non-profit organization whose mission is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve as defined by demonstrated employer commitment to employee military service. For more information, visit www.esgr.org.

Combatives delayed

The date of the Combatives Tourna-ment has been moved to Aug. 28. Weigh in will be from 7 to 8 a.m. and the first fight will begin at 10 a.m. A coaches meeting will be held Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Bldg. 60 Combatives Classroom. For more information, call Maj. Hector Morales-Negron at 568-4742.

Host families wanted

Host families come from all backgrounds, all income levels. All just want a foreign student to have the opportunity to see the USA and to live with a local family. Host families want a foreign student to experience high school in the USA. All student come to the USA with their own spending money and medical insurance. They all speak English and want the opportunity to experience the Southwest. The El Paso-Las Cruces area is open to many students. Students are available from Germany, Italy, China, South America and many other countries. They all want to commence school in August therefore, we need families immediately. Become one of the SHARE family. SHARE places the student, provides monthly visits, keeps in contact with the schools, has special events for both the students and host families and is on call 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Contact the local coordinator at 544-5992 to start the process or answer your questions.

Stray pet policy

The Vet Clinic wants to remind everyone about the stray policy on Fort Bliss. Per USAG Regulation 190-4, if a stray is picked up by animal control, it will be held at the Impound Facility at the Vet Clinic for three working days. Strays will be checked for microchips and/or tags when caught. If the owner/sponsor does not appear to claim the animal within three days, it will be either put up for adoption or euthanized. Strays that are seriously injured or ill and appear to be suffering may be euthanized prior to the three days if an owner cannot be located or contacted.

Green to Gold

The United States Army Cadet Command Green to Gold scholarship program has opened another opportunity for enlisted Soldiers who are considering ending their term of service. The Green to Gold program gives Soldiers the opportunity to remain on active duty and become a leader as an Officer. This opportunity provides scholarship funding for up to four years depending on degree requirements. The scholarship will provide up $23,000 per year for tuition and fees, an annual $900 book allowance and a monthly stipend which starts at $250 and ramps up to $400. Soldiers will be discharged in accordance with AR 635-200, Chapter 16. Soldiers will be able to use the Montgomery GI Bill and College fund benefits in addition to the scholarship. The application window is from June 1 through Oct. 1. A selection board will convene in November with announcements made approximately Nov. 18. Soldiers selected for the program will be discharged 30 days before the start of classes at their college or university. For more information, visit www.rotc.usaac.army. mil/scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp.

Power wheelchairs available

Miracle on Wheels makes available electric powered wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens and the permanently disabled of any age, if they qualify. For more information, call 1-800-749-8778 or visit www.jaspanmedi cal.com.

Karaoke

The Officers’ Club hosts karaoke in the Pershing Pub every Friday. “Elvis” Rob Langford sets up at 5:30 and plays until 11 p.m., providing patrons with one of the largest selections of karaoke songs in El Paso. Relax, sing-a-long, and have a nice cold beverage to begin the weekend with your friends at the Officers’ Club. For information, call 568-7013.

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Thursday and Friday nights. Karaoke King takes to the stage at 7:30 and plays until 11 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 a.m. Friday in the center’s lounge. As a reminder, all non-active duty military guests, including family members and civilians, must be at least 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. For information, call 568-6272.

The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs Airfield hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Friday nights from 5 to 10 p.m. For information, call 562-5969.

Music Under the Stars

The Chamizal National Memorial’s Music Under the Stars presentation for July 24 is Kactus Jazz. July 31, Dervish will play specializing in Celtic Music. On Aug. 7, the Star City Band will be playing 50’s oldies.
These programs are sponsored by the City of El Paso Arts and Cultural Department. For more information, call 541-4481. Admission is free.

Summer Socials on the Hill

St. Francis on the Hill, 6280 Los Robles Dr. will host a series of summer dinner events 6 to 9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. Admission: $5.50 ($3 children). Beverages extra. Information: 584-5967 or SFOTH@aol. com or visit stfrancisonthehill.org.

• July 27 - Texas Barbeque and bunko.

• Aug. 24 - “Dog Days of Summer” picnic with hot dogs and bratwurst, homemade ice cream, and other favorites.

Healthy cooking classes

The El Paso Diabetes Association will host a cooking class with Chef André Neria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 11, at the Diabetes Association Kitchen, 1440 Miracle Way, first floor. Participants will enjoy a cooking demonstration from a professional chef, sample each dish prepared and receive recipes to take home. Reservations are required, call 532-6280.

Keystone Summer Series

A series of special Saturday evening events are planned for El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan (at Frontera). Gates open at 6:30 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 ($3 children, seniors and military; free for age 3 and under). Sponsored by the Junior League of El Paso. Information: 584-3511 or jlep.org.

• July 23: “Children's Storydancer,” starring Terry Alvarez. Stories for all ages, weaving movement, music, rhythm, costuming and puppets.

• July 30: "Spice It Up a Notch" Cooking, Wine and Jazz Show, featuring Jane Stelle of "Simply Gourmet Catering" and the Kurt Warren Jazz Duet. Learn to cook with a variety of herbs, and enhance flavors of food through wine selection.

• Aug. 6: Puppet Mania, a night with the Manos Arriba Puppet Theater, performing “Life is a Wonderful Thing,” with the caterpillar and rainbow fish stories.

• Aug. 13: “Out of This World” Star Gazing Show, presented by the El Paso Planetarium. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view the after-shower of a meteror, Jupiter, Neptune and more with telescopes on site.

DLA information

Do you ever have a question about Defense Logistics Agency managed items or training? Help is available by contacting Les Hammond at DSN 680-5007, comm. (757) 788-5007. Hammond will visit Fort Bliss July 11 through 14 and will be available to meet with your organization to answer any questions about how DLA supports Team Bliss. For local information, call Mike Armstead, 568-3407.

National Parks of the Appalachians

The Chamizal National Memorial Armchair Explorer Series presents “National Parks of the Appalachians” Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. This monthly series continues with an exciting video about the beautiful National Parks of the Appalachian region. Admission is free. For more information, call 532-7273.

Back to School Expo

Businesses that cater to students of all ages will be on hand at Cielo Vista Mall during tax-free weekend, Aug. 6 and 7. Sponsored by KLAQ.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	June 21, 2005

<map name="boxmap-b4"> <area shape="rect" coords="0, 589, 120, 600" href="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm/privacy-policy.html?o=1" > <area coords="0,0,10000,10000" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=&creative=92501&camp=8117&link_code=dl1&path=subst/misc/amazon-cobrand-cc/v3/marketing-from-associates-step1.html/ref%3Db1_assoc_29" > </map>	Community Claims information Any persons with personal effects belonging to, or claims against, Capt. Kristin C. Paulsen should immediately contact Capt. Demetrios Ghikas at 568-4778 or 373-3516. EP Diabetes Association Join the El Paso Diabetes Association for a cooking class and start eating healthy. Enjoy a cooking presentation by a professional chef. Sample each dish prepared and take home recipes with detailed preparation directions. This month’s featured chef is Andre Neria. The event will take place Aug. 11, at 1440 Miracle Way, 1st floor, admission is $10, to pre-register call 532-6280. 32nd change of command Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe will relinquish command of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command to Brig. Gen. Francis Mahon during a change of command ceremony scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday at Noel Field. Mahon currently serves as deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center and Fort Bliss. 32nd farewell dinner The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command will host a farewell dinner in honor of Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe, outgoing commander, at 6 p.m. today at The Centennial. Dress is casual. For more information, call 568-6457. 62nd Army Band The 62nd Army Band is planning a concert for the month of October and would like to invite all active duty military, family members, or DA Civilians that play a musical instrument to join us. If you are interested call 568-7001 or 568-2263 or e-mail Staff Sgt. Gallas at cathleen.gallas@bliss.army.mil. Information exchange “Information exchange,” an hour-long monthly meeting designed to keep Soldiers, family members, retirees and civilians informed about upcoming post events, activities and programs, is held the last Monday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Ballroom. The agenda features speakers from various organizations, including Tricare, the NCO Wives Club, AAFES, ASYMCA, MWR, and more. The next gathering will be held July 25. Meeting notes can also be viewed at www.blissmwr.com. For information, call 568-6741. Vacation Bible School Parents of children from pre-school through 6th grade are invited to register their children now for vacation Bible school to be held Aug. 1 through 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The theme of the session is “Going on a Prayer Safari.” Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon. The Bible school will be conducted at Bauman Hall in the church located at 1000 Montana. For more information contact the church office at 533-0201, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Big Band dance A Big Band dance with Mike Caranda and his 12 peice Swing orchestra featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and music of the Big Band era will be held Aug. 14 at the Alamo Ballroom, 820 Raynor from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 per person. For information, call 584-8623. Operation Santa Claus Operation Santa Claus is holding an open house the week of Aug 15. Please stop by Bldg. 1123 which is the OpSanta Warehouse. Help us kick off our 49th season helping the children of El Paso and Fort Bliss. Learn what we do for you and what you can do to help those less fortunate. Airport travel advisory Summer travel has begun a The El Paso International Airport, and airlines are recommending that all passengers arrive one and half-hours before departure. The early arrival time is necessary in order to facilitate and expedite the screening process handled by the Transportation Security Administration. The early morning and early afternoon are peak travel periods. For TSA new summer travel tips visit the Web site at www.TSA.gov, or contact Liz P. Bellegarde at 240-3347. Excalibur Steppers The Excalibur Steppers are looking for new members. Ages 5 to 15 are invited to come out and join our team. Practices are held Monday through Friday. The Tuesday and Thursday practices are held at Stout Gym from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practice is done at my home in Northeast El Paso starting at 7 p.m. To become an Excalibur Stepper students must maintain a “C” average in school. For information, call Everett Lewis, 568-3585 or 564-9199. CERT training schedule The El Paso Police Department is offering free Community Emergency Response Training through December at the Police Academy 2300 Scenic Drive. The 20 hour courses will be held Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Aug. 16 through 18, 20, Sept. 13 through 15, 17, Oct. 11 through 13, 15, Nov. 15 through 17, 19, and Dec. 6 through 8, 10. For information, call 562-4263, ext. 28. Mailbox theft tips The El Paso Police Department and the United States Postal Service would like to warn the community about mailbox theft and to take precautions when sending or receiving mail. If you believe that you have been the victim of mail theft, here are a few steps to follow: report the incident to the Police Department at 832-4400. Report the incident to your local post office and postal inspector. Contact your bank and credit card holders. Check your bank and credit card statements for unexplained transactions. If anyone has information on possible subjects involved in mailbox theft they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 566-8477 and remain anonymous. Keep El Paso Beautiful Keep El Paso Beautiful now has fully stocked tool sheds just waiting to be used to keep El Paso beautiful. All necessary items (push brooms, shovels, rakes, gas weed eater, gloves, and trash bags) for beautification and/or clean-up project are available to any person or group at no charge to the public. For more information contact Kim Prieto, community coordinator at 546-6742 or 276-3767. Toys for Tots The 4th annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 25 at the Lone Star Golf Club. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. It is a four person scramble: $260 per team or $65 per person plus a new unwrapped toy worth $5 or more. Fee includes green fee, cart, lunch, and goodie bags. Prizes will be awarded for longest, straightest drive and specialty holes. All proceeds go towards buying toys for underprivileged children in the El Paso area. For information, call 566-8697. Education Information Fair Fort Bliss will host its annual Education Information Fair for all military families from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1, at the Centennial NCO Club, at Biggs Army Airfield. El Paso area school superintendents, principals, counselors and PTA presidents will be in attendance to welcome new families, pass out information and answer questions. Representatives from various school departments such as pupil services, transportation, special education, gifted and talented, nursing, athletics, health and food services will also be on hand to answer questions. Representatives from El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, Anthony, Clint and Canutillo School Districts will also be present. Thirty five parochial, private, homeschool, and charter schools will be represented, as well as the Region 19 Headstart, Prevent Blindness, Advocacy Inc. and Fort Bliss Child Care programs. Additionally, a representative from Childcare Management Services will be available to assist families with financial concerns regarding daycare. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to families with school age children to meet and gather information from various schools and to familiarize themselves with all the school programs available in the El Paso area. For more information, contact Mary Avila or Bitsy Mahon from the Fort Bliss School Liaison Services at 568-9306. Kelly Park transition Under the Residential Housing Initiative, Kelly Park on Marshall Rd. is now operated and maintained by GMH Military Housing. The facility remains open for general use, including mini golf. Please call 568-1987. Organizational days and MWR equipment rental (jumping balloons, dunk tank, big grills, event tents, etc.) will now be located at Biggs Park. Please call 568-8087 for more information or reservations. Dive In Join MWR July 30 for a wet and wild time at the Community Pool’s first ever Dive In. Join us for friends, family, and food as we play great movies at the pool. Parents and kids can arrive at the starlit cinema at 7 p.m. or patrons can come early in the day and stay until night. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Cost is only $1 and snacks will be provided for an extra cost. Watching a movie will never be the same. Fort Bliss Community Pool Dive In- it’s like a Drive In, only not as dry! For more information contact Lauren Short at 568-7013. Army Soldier Show The 2005 U.S. Army Soldier Show comes to Fort Bliss Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2, to perform “Operation America Cares,” a 90-minute song and dance production that expresses the importance of giving deployed Soldiers a touch of home. The show will focus on how Soldiers deal with the stresses of war and long deployments. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis; no tickets are issued. The show is free. For more information, call 568-6741. Wine and dinner The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club cordially invites you to sample exquisite wine and eat a delectable four course meal at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Wine and Dinner Pairing, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Whether you are gathering with close friends or having an intimate date with that special someone, our wine and dinner pairing will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Each meal will be accompanied by a complimentary pairing of wine to bring out the taste of the food presented. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of August at the Officers’ Club: $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information call 568-3164. Jazz fest We’re keeping the spirit of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong alive with live jazz music and authentic New Orleans Cuisine at the Officers’ Club on the famous jazz player’s birthday Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a rich sampling of films and clips featuring Louis Armstrong and his contemporaries, a walk-through sampling of food prepared by New Orleans native and Officers’ Club head chef, AB Bradford, wine tasting and a special tribute to Satchmo himself provided by some very special guests. It’s a celebration of food, music, and fun and it’s only happening at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. YS teen council Fort Bliss Youth Services is establishing a new teen council. This group will be actively involved with the planning and the development of activities offered at Fort Bliss Youth Services, to include organizing teen programs such as fieldtrips, dances, community outreach, and youth sponsorship. Youth between 13 and 18 years of age who want to make a difference within their community are needed! For further information, contact Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732. Bowling league Aug. 23, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Center Men’s Handicap Bowling League. At present, 20 teams are interested; however there is room for 32 teams. Aug. 19, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Friday Seniors Handicap Bowling. Participants must be 50 years or older. At present, 18 teams are interested; however there is room for 24 teams. If interested in joining either league, sign up at the bowling center counter, or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the Bowling Center at 568-6272. AAU Bench Press Competition Fort Bliss MWR Sports will host an Amateur Athletic Union Bench Press Competition Sept. 24 at Stout Gym. This is a military Bench Press National Championship and is open to all branches of the service. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m.; competition at 10 a.m. Cost for participating for males and females is $30, which includes the entry fee, a T-shirt and competition medial for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finished. AAU Powerlifting rules apply and may be accessed at 1www.aausports.org. All entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 3, and should be sent certified mail with return receipt. The event is sponsored by the Fort Bliss Buffalo Soldiers Powerlifting Club. For information, call 568-6458. Cavalry specials The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club hosts welcome nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; and Champagne Sunday Brunch every week beginning at 10 a.m. Fort Bliss Bowling Center: $1 games and free snacks every Thursday through August; during July and August bowl three games, get one free; Free game with purchase of snack bar special; and $1 games Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Centennial Banquet and Conference Center: Pub Welcome Nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesday and Friday nights in July; specialty night buffets every Tuesday at 6 p.m.; and party in the Metro Station every Saturday beginning at 10 p.m. All Fort Bliss Soldiers and Family members are welcome. For information on these and other specials, visit www.blissmwr.com and click 4-1 CAV. Motorcycle show As part of the Rock the Fort Music Fest Saturday, MWR will host a motorcycle show for Soldiers and Fort Bliss community members who wish to show off their motorcycles. Participation is limited to the first 60 individuals. Please contact Brian Forman or Kris Brown, at 568-8087 for details. Distinquished award Nominations for the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award must by submitted no later than than July 28. Nominations for this award are for contributions made between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2004. This award is to an individual or organization who has demonstrated exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concern for members of the United States Armed Forces or families. An endorsement by a Major Army command Commander is required. For more information please contact Randy Blackburn at (210) 295-2245, or email randy.blackburn@samhouston. army.mil. German American Night Run The 12th Annual First Light Federal Credit Union German-American Oktoberfest Night Run is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Kelly Park. The event is open to all community members. Participants may sign up for either the 8K Run (5 miles) or the 5K Fun Walk (3.1 miles). Entry fees are $15 in advance and $20 the day of race. Military unit teams may run in the military competition, with the top five individual finishing times going toward their team’s overall time. Teams may include up to ten individuals, and the entry fee is $120 per military unit team. First through third place teams receive cash awards to their unit funds. Information sheets with registration forms are available at Stout Fitness Center, Fort Bliss ITR, most El Paso sport stores, and YMCA and YWCA locations. A registration form is also available online at http://home.elp.rr.com/nightrun/. Early registrants may mail their registration form and check made payable to IMWRF-Sports, to: P.O. Box 6100, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. Pre-race activities begin at 4 p.m. and will include Oktoberfest music and a variety of entertainment, along with the sale of German Bratwurst and pastries and other refreshments. Proceeds from the race will benefit MWR and the German Air Force charity organizations “Helping Hands” and “Aid for the Needy,” which have been reaching out to the needy on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border for more than 20 years. For information, call the Fort Bliss Sports Office at 568-4508 or 568-5995 or Franz Huber at 568-0259 or visit the Web site at http://home.elp. rr.com/nightrun/. Veterinary services The Vet Clinic offers Walk-In Wellness clinics (vaccines, microchips, deworming, heartworm and feline leukemia tests) every Tuesday, Wednes-day, and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. If your pet needs to be seen for something other than vaccines, we offer sick call appointments every Tuesday and Thursday, call 569-2266 to schedule an appointment. Lastly, our lobby hours for clearing, pet registration and for sale of Heartguard medications and flea and tick preventatives are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. School registration Kindergarten and preschool registration is now being accepted for the 05/06 school year. Kindergarten - Monday through Friday, noon until 3 p.m. at the Main CDC, Preschool - Monday, Wednes-day, and Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Main CDC, Preschool Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Logan CDC. Rates are based on total family income and parent’s participation in the program. Please call 568-4374 to register. Bowling birthday packages The Fort Bliss Bowling Center offers four different birthday packages, all at unbeatably low prices. There is a minimum of six children required for a party and each package includes party hats and balloons. The get-together is set up by the Fort Bliss Bowling Center Staff to the rear of the lanes. Our packages are as follows: Package #1 is $6 per child and includes a hot dog with chips and a fountain drink, one free game of bowling and one free shoe rental. Package #2 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of pepperoni or sausage pizza. A 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental. Package #3 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of cheese pizza, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental. Package #4 is $6.50 per child and includes one regular burger, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental. Birthday parties or other special events are even available for booking on Saturdays. The center also has automatic bumpers for lots of family fun! Wondering what type of birthday party would be perfect for your child? Come by and see for yourself how much fun the Fort Bliss Bowling Center can be! For more information about these and other fun events going on this summer at the Bowling Center call 568-6272. CDS special openings The Child Development Center now offers special hours of operation every Saturday at its main location in Bldg. 1730 on Haan Road. Hours are 1 p.m. to midnight. Cost for payday weekend care is $3.50 per hour first child and $3 per hour for each additional child for CAT 2 and up, $2.50 per hour and $2 per hour for each additional child in CAT 1, ages 2 months to 12 years, are eligible for the care. For a special opening, a minimum reservation of 20 children is required. When there are not enough reservations to warrant opening, alternative care will be offered. For information, call 569-5040 or 568-6335. ITR cabin rentals Stop by the ITR office for your Ruidoso getaway. ITR now has a listing of cabins and lodges that offer 10% discount for military. For information, call 568-7506. AER Fort Bliss AER office is running a pilot program. The Fort Bliss AER Office is going to do away with the appointment schedule and run a test program for 120 days on a walk in basis. This program is an effort to streamline the AER Loan process and to make AER more user friendly and decrease the amount of time the Soldier is away from the unit. Soldiers wanting AER assistance can walk in and pick up a loan application or use forms flow and when they have completed the loan application return it to the AER office with all the required documentation and signatures. This program will run similar to the commanders referral program in which the loan application is dropped of by 1 p.m. the loan is ready for pick up the same business day, after 1 p.m. the loan is ready the following business day. Emergency Leaves still have priority and will always be processed fist. During the last couple of months the AER work load has increased nearly 60 percent we feel this is partially due to the changes made over the last year to better serve the soldier. If this program is successful as we feel it will be, Fort Bliss AER office will lead the way in ensuring our soldiers emergency’s are expedited. Lock and Leave Storage Lock and 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 & 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. Sunday brunches The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club offers a Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday except holiday weekends. The cost is $9.95 for members and $11.95 for nonmembers, $6.00 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended, please call 568-7013. PCS/ETS PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service relocation programs will provide you with automated welcome packets on any DoD military installation worldwide while you wait. Assigned to an isolated location far from an installation? Not a problem, Internet access will provide localized information. How do you find that isolated location within CONUS? Computerized route-maps will take you there. Soldiers clearing the installation are advised that strip maps, showing the location of all agencies that must be cleared, are available at ACS relocation desk at Bldg. 2494, which is also a required stop in the clearing process. Avoid becoming “geographically challenged” by clearing us first. For information, contact Relocation Services at 568-6291. MWR briefs Fort Bliss MWR is available to make presentation briefs to Soldier units, active, and reserve on MWR’s installation role, operating budget, facilities, programs and services. Please call MWR headquarters at 568-3724/3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements. Special Forces recruiting Special Forces representatives will be at the BOSS Matrix July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. with recruitment information. For more information, e-mail Sgt. 1st Class Robert M. Piette at robert.piette@usarec.army.mil. Texas Veteran’s Home The Ambrioso Guillen Texas Veterans Home will open its doors with a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the veterans’ home, located at 9650 Kenworthy in Northeast El Paso. For more information, contact the County Judge’s Office at (915) 546-2098. Roswell collection Insights, El Paso Science Museum will host a special out of this world exhibit. The Roswell Collection will be on display beginning Saturday July 16. This exhibit, a replica of the original UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, N.M., will take the visitor through the pages of history, pose questions you may not want to ask, and give answers you may not want to hear. Most importantly, you may decide whether this is Science Fiction or Science Fact. Accompanying this unique collection will be an exhibit of known aliens; our own space program. We will follow NASA programs and join the ranks of aliens and venture out into space. Space once called the final frontier, is now available in fact and fantasy. Sizzlin’ Saturday Nights The Junior League of El Paso presents a sizzlin’ summer series at the Garden. El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan Rd. in the Upper Valley. Info: 584-3511. July 23 - “Children’s Story Dancer” starring Terry Alvarez, admission is $3 (3 and under free). July 30 - “Spice It Up a Notch” Cooking, Wine and Jazz Show, Admission $15/2 tickets for $20, space is limited, reservations recommended, call 584-3511. Aug. 6 - Puppet Mania, a night with Manos Arriba Puppet Theater. Admission $3 (3 and under free) Aug. 13 - “Out of This World” Star Gazing show, presented by the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium. Gates open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors, military, (3 and under free). Aug. 20 - “Getting Jazzed” with the Ruben Gutierrez Quartet. Admission $5. Aug. 27 - Movies among the Stars - show “The Wizzard of Oz.” Gates open 7 p.m., movie begins at 7:45 p.m. Admission is free. Sept. 10 - Some Like It Hot - Mariachi Madness. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors and military, (3 and under free). Ski Cloudcroft summer events The ski area is two miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner during the summer months. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: (505) 682-2333 or (800) 333-7542; or www.ski-cloudcroft.com. July 23: Chili cook-off. The CASI-sanctioned event is a qualifier for chili cook-off in Terlingua. Admission is free. Mission Trail Harvest Market Local farmers, bakers and craftspeople will display their wares at an open-air farmers market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, July 30-Oct. 29, at the Tigua parking lots on Zaragosa and Socorro Road (across from the Ysleta mission). Information: Lilia Ruiz, 858-2915. The market is a joint project of the cities of Socorro and El Paso, the Texas Cooperative Extension Service and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe, and will feature fresh products such as peppers, corn, apricots, tomatoes, grapes, pomegranates, pistachios, honey, pecans, figs, squash, bread and baked goods. Arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment will also be offered. Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing The market’s fourth season runs 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, with more than 25 quality vendors, growers and artisans. The CoffeeStream will serve breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the patio, including pastries, market fresh burritos, coffees, lattes and sodas. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (505) 589-0653. Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is at One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M.; from El Paso, take Race Track Drive across the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM 273), continue past the post office and turn left on Ardovino (look for the windmill). Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market The market features a variety of arts and crafts, plus produce, baked goods and other food items, at the market in Las Cruces’ Downtown Mall, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Information: (505) 541-2554. A special “Christmas in July” market is Saturday, July 23. Free activities for the kids, live entertainment. El Paso Chorale auditions The El Paso Chorale Chamber Choir has one opening for a paid position in the tenor section. Performances to include two productions with El Paso Opera, The Gift of Christmas Concerts at the Union Depot, a Valentine’s concert, a spring concert and a performance with the El Paso Symphony in April. Auditions run through the first week in July; practices begin in July. Call to set up audition time: 581-5534. Ruidoso Art Festival The 34th annual event is July 29-31, at the Ruidoso Convention Center on Highway 48. Sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the juried show has more than 100 artists displaying various forms of fine arts and crafts. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 ($1 age 15 and younger). Information: 1-877-RUIDOSO (784-3676) or (505) 257-7395 or visit www.ruidosonow.com. The festival has been named by the Harris Poll as one of the top art shows in the U.S. and No. 1 in Southern New Mexico. Works include painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, woodwork, leather, pottery and porcelain, metalwork, weaving, photography and mixed media. A silent auction benefiting the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held. Tennis Club and Fitness Zone The Fort Bliss Tennis Club and Fitness Zone offers a five-court tennis club, fitness area with a 20-piece circuit training room, and two practice courts. The workout area features hydraulic weight machines, cardio equipment and a “Romper Area” for small children to play under their parent’s supervision while working out. The facility will have a tiered monthly payment rate ranging from $20 to $35. Those DA/DoD civilians enrolled in the six-month long Fort Bliss Civilian Fitness Program may attend for free. For a membership application, visit www.blissm wr.com/Recreation/ZONE. htm or call 569-5448. Mesilla Mercado Local farmers and merchants sell a variety of merchandise at Old Mesilla Plaza, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. The mercado includes local pottery, woodwork, produce, jewelry, photography and a variety of local art. Admission is free. Information: (505) 524-3262. Swim lessons The following are classes being offered at Replica Pool Aug. 8 through 12. Stroke improvement from noon to 2 p.m. cost $30. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher. Lifeguard readiness from 2 to 5 p.m. class, cost $40. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher and be 10 years old or older. Topics include swimming and water drills, rescues in/out of water, basic first aid, using a backboard, water entries to include lifeguard stands. There will be certificates awarded upon successful completion of classes. For information call 568-7431. New magazine War Stories Journal, a new e-publication produced by S. Daniel Smith, requests stories from current and former members of the Armed Forces. The quarterly’s launch will mark the first journal that tells history from the first-person viewpoint of those who were there. First person narratives and photos will depict wartime and peacetime activities. Fiction writing will also be showcased, according to the publisher. The journal is emailed to recipients four times a year and costs $5 for a year’s subscription. Writers can find submission guidelines on the quarterly’s Web site at http://sdansmith.tripod.com, along with ordering information. Special promotions include reduced pricing for ordering an entire year’s worth of magazines. Recruiters are also able to order a discount CD version of the quarterly for use in recruiting activities. The CD version, which is also available to the general public at its regular price, includes the same material as the emailed version with bonus stories and features. For more information, call S. Daniel Smith at (505) 217-9004. Volunteers needed Several Fort Bliss organizations are looking for volunteers in the following areas: Bus driver - Outdoor Adventures Volunteer program manager - ACS Puppeteer - FAP Office voluntee r- Army Volunteer Corps Office Office volunteer - FRG liaison office volunteer FAC-volunteer - ACS Child Youth Services Elves - Operation Santa Clause For information, call 568-1132. School vacancies New Mexico Military Institute, a four-year preparatory high school, two-year junior college, and a military boarding school, announces vacancies for full-time, 10 to 10.5-month positions for Army Junior Reserve Officer training instructors. As a minimum, candidates must be retired noncommissioned officers or warrant officers certified by the U.S. Army Cadet Command to instruct in the JROTC program. Army instructors provide direct support to the NMMI Commandant of Cadets for activities such as; troop military advisor, squad leader school, leadership camp, drill and ceremony training, physical readiness training and intramurals. Duties include classroom instruction (leadership and citizenship) and sponsor/ coach in one or more of the following areas: Color Guard, Rifle Team, Drill Team, and Recon Platoon. Applications will be accepted at the NMMI Personnel office until July 10 or until position is filled. NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send completed NMMI application (available on the NMMI Web site), letter of interest/resume to NMMI, Attn: Personnel Office, 101 W. College Blvd. Roswell, NM 88201. Please visit our Web site at www.nmmi.edu Medical training Medical Operational Data System/ Medical Protection System Training will be held Sept. 5- 8. in Bldg. 2439 at 8 a.m. Soldiers must be able to obtain a secret security clearance and have a MEDPROS password prior to training. For MODS access, go to www.mods.army.mil and click on ‘access’ on the home page. to pre-register contact Mrs. Robinson, 569-4081. There are only 14 slots for Fort Bliss. PWOC Bible study Protestant Women of the chapel would like to invite you to attend our Summer Bible Study. We will be meeting four times this summer, beginning July 13 and running through Aug. 10. We will meet at the Religious Activities Center (Bldg. 449) at the corner of Pershing and Merritt Road at 9:30 a.m. Are you a new arrival? Need a spiritual lift? Trying to find new friends? Then come join us as we sing, have prayer time and Bible study. Childcare will be provided (on the premises) as well as a room for home-schooled children. For more information call Rebecca Shelton at 564-0860, or Cindy Burch at 539-8660. Foreign film series returns The El Paso Museum of Art’s Foreign Films 2004 series kicks off this month. Twenty-one contemporary films from around the world will be screened every Saturday through October at 2 p.m. in the Museum’s El Paso Energy Auditorium. Screenings are free and open to the public. This film series is made possible with a grant from the Moor Foundation and the Wilma D. Moleen Foundation. Visit www.elpasoartmuseum.org for film synopses or call 532-1707 for a printed brochure. Warrant officer program There has never been a better time to submit packets for the U. S. Army military intelligence warrant officer program. The Army is expanding the number of warrant officer applications it’s accepting in all military intelligence fields. There are advantages to becoming a warrant officer, such as increased basic pay, faster promotions, an extended career path and challenging assignments. Soldiers interested in applying to become an intelligence warrant officer should call (703) 428-4655 or e-mail eddie.mallard@us. army.mil. For more information about the warrant officer program, go to www.usarec.army.mil/ warrant. ESGR information The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a non-profit organization whose mission is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve as defined by demonstrated employer commitment to employee military service. For more information, visit www.esgr.org. Combatives delayed The date of the Combatives Tourna-ment has been moved to Aug. 28. Weigh in will be from 7 to 8 a.m. and the first fight will begin at 10 a.m. A coaches meeting will be held Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Bldg. 60 Combatives Classroom. For more information, call Maj. Hector Morales-Negron at 568-4742. Host families wanted Host families come from all backgrounds, all income levels. All just want a foreign student to have the opportunity to see the USA and to live with a local family. Host families want a foreign student to experience high school in the USA. All student come to the USA with their own spending money and medical insurance. They all speak English and want the opportunity to experience the Southwest. The El Paso-Las Cruces area is open to many students. Students are available from Germany, Italy, China, South America and many other countries. They all want to commence school in August therefore, we need families immediately. Become one of the SHARE family. SHARE places the student, provides monthly visits, keeps in contact with the schools, has special events for both the students and host families and is on call 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Contact the local coordinator at 544-5992 to start the process or answer your questions. Stray pet policy The Vet Clinic wants to remind everyone about the stray policy on Fort Bliss. Per USAG Regulation 190-4, if a stray is picked up by animal control, it will be held at the Impound Facility at the Vet Clinic for three working days. Strays will be checked for microchips and/or tags when caught. If the owner/sponsor does not appear to claim the animal within three days, it will be either put up for adoption or euthanized. Strays that are seriously injured or ill and appear to be suffering may be euthanized prior to the three days if an owner cannot be located or contacted. Green to Gold The United States Army Cadet Command Green to Gold scholarship program has opened another opportunity for enlisted Soldiers who are considering ending their term of service. The Green to Gold program gives Soldiers the opportunity to remain on active duty and become a leader as an Officer. This opportunity provides scholarship funding for up to four years depending on degree requirements. The scholarship will provide up $23,000 per year for tuition and fees, an annual $900 book allowance and a monthly stipend which starts at $250 and ramps up to $400. Soldiers will be discharged in accordance with AR 635-200, Chapter 16. Soldiers will be able to use the Montgomery GI Bill and College fund benefits in addition to the scholarship. The application window is from June 1 through Oct. 1. A selection board will convene in November with announcements made approximately Nov. 18. Soldiers selected for the program will be discharged 30 days before the start of classes at their college or university. For more information, visit www.rotc.usaac.army. mil/scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp. Power wheelchairs available Miracle on Wheels makes available electric powered wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens and the permanently disabled of any age, if they qualify. For more information, call 1-800-749-8778 or visit www.jaspanmedi cal.com. Karaoke The Officers’ Club hosts karaoke in the Pershing Pub every Friday. “Elvis” Rob Langford sets up at 5:30 and plays until 11 p.m., providing patrons with one of the largest selections of karaoke songs in El Paso. Relax, sing-a-long, and have a nice cold beverage to begin the weekend with your friends at the Officers’ Club. For information, call 568-7013. The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Thursday and Friday nights. Karaoke King takes to the stage at 7:30 and plays until 11 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 a.m. Friday in the center’s lounge. As a reminder, all non-active duty military guests, including family members and civilians, must be at least 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. For information, call 568-6272. The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs Airfield hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Friday nights from 5 to 10 p.m. For information, call 562-5969. Music Under the Stars The Chamizal National Memorial’s Music Under the Stars presentation for July 24 is Kactus Jazz. July 31, Dervish will play specializing in Celtic Music. On Aug. 7, the Star City Band will be playing 50’s oldies. These programs are sponsored by the City of El Paso Arts and Cultural Department. For more information, call 541-4481. Admission is free. Summer Socials on the Hill St. Francis on the Hill, 6280 Los Robles Dr. will host a series of summer dinner events 6 to 9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. Admission: $5.50 ($3 children). Beverages extra. Information: 584-5967 or SFOTH@aol. com or visit stfrancisonthehill.org. • July 27 - Texas Barbeque and bunko. • Aug. 24 - “Dog Days of Summer” picnic with hot dogs and bratwurst, homemade ice cream, and other favorites. Healthy cooking classes The El Paso Diabetes Association will host a cooking class with Chef André Neria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 11, at the Diabetes Association Kitchen, 1440 Miracle Way, first floor. Participants will enjoy a cooking demonstration from a professional chef, sample each dish prepared and receive recipes to take home. Reservations are required, call 532-6280. Keystone Summer Series A series of special Saturday evening events are planned for El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan (at Frontera). Gates open at 6:30 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 ($3 children, seniors and military; free for age 3 and under). Sponsored by the Junior League of El Paso. Information: 584-3511 or jlep.org. • July 23: “Children's Storydancer,” starring Terry Alvarez. Stories for all ages, weaving movement, music, rhythm, costuming and puppets. • July 30: "Spice It Up a Notch" Cooking, Wine and Jazz Show, featuring Jane Stelle of "Simply Gourmet Catering" and the Kurt Warren Jazz Duet. Learn to cook with a variety of herbs, and enhance flavors of food through wine selection. • Aug. 6: Puppet Mania, a night with the Manos Arriba Puppet Theater, performing “Life is a Wonderful Thing,” with the caterpillar and rainbow fish stories. • Aug. 13: “Out of This World” Star Gazing Show, presented by the El Paso Planetarium. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view the after-shower of a meteror, Jupiter, Neptune and more with telescopes on site. DLA information Do you ever have a question about Defense Logistics Agency managed items or training? Help is available by contacting Les Hammond at DSN 680-5007, comm. (757) 788-5007. Hammond will visit Fort Bliss July 11 through 14 and will be available to meet with your organization to answer any questions about how DLA supports Team Bliss. For local information, call Mike Armstead, 568-3407. National Parks of the Appalachians The Chamizal National Memorial Armchair Explorer Series presents “National Parks of the Appalachians” Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. This monthly series continues with an exciting video about the beautiful National Parks of the Appalachian region. Admission is free. For more information, call 532-7273. Back to School Expo Businesses that cater to students of all ages will be on hand at Cielo Vista Mall during tax-free weekend, Aug. 6 and 7. Sponsored by KLAQ.