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Fort Polk
www.thefortpolkguardian.com
Vol. 40, No. 32
Published for the community of Fort Polk, La.
Aug. 9, 2013
Staff Sgt. MEILLITTIS PATTON/1st MEB PAO
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Pilgrim, of 46th Engineer Battalion, carries a Soldier hit by an indirect fire (dodge ball) to the
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Today
Saturday
Sunday
Vi e w p o i n t
Polk People
The Guardian staf f asked members of the Fort Polk
community, “What is your favorite tailgating f ood?”
Here are their replies:
Guardian
Editorial Staff
Brig. Gen. William Hickman
Joint Readiness Training Center
and Fort Polk commanding general
Col. T. Glenn Moore
Garrison commander
Kim Reischling
Command information officer
Jean Dubiel
Chuck Cannon
Editors
Angie Thorne
After Hours editor
Kelli Neiman
April Webb
Johnny Butler:
"Bratwurst."
Jessie Butler:
"Spicy sausage."
Marty Motes:
"Buffalo wings."
Emma Tatum:
"Boudin balls."
Staff writers
Editorial Offices
Building 4919, Magnolia Street
Fort Polk, LA 71459-5060
Voice (337) 531-4033
Fax (337) 531-1401
Email: [email protected]
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Advertising
Traci Ganno
Advertising representative
(337) 396-6840
Monica Valdivia:
"Chips with pico
de gallo."
Tobi Ebarb: "Pizza
rolls."
Spc. Nick Greene:
"Hot links."
Sarah Varian:
"Grilled hot dogs
with coleslaw."
Writer’s spouse proves Lucy’s spirit alive, well
By CHUCK CANNON
Community editor
Writers are known for grinding out stories on a daily
basis. They receive their assignments, research their subject, set up interviews, take photos,
mesh the interviews with the subject matter
and then
piece it all
together in
the hopes
of winning
a Pulitzer
prize — or least have it coherent
enough that local readers will do
Cannon
more than scan the first paragraph
before moving on to the next story.
Then there are those instances where all the writer has
to do is sit back and let the piece write itself. I offer the
following email I recently received from my wife. With
this kind of partner at home, I might never have to write
another word. In Susan’s own words:
I had myself an “I Love Lucy” moment today.
Around 10, I went back to sleep for a couple of hours
and, when I woke up (feeling much better), the first
thing I saw was the light bulbs that needed to be replaced in the recessed bedroom
fixtures.
Knowing you keep a light
bulb changer with an extension
arm in the laundry room closet
for that very task, I figured, “I
can do this!”
So I got the changer, placed the bulb in the holder and
reached up to screw the bulb into the receptacle.
No problem. Then I tried to remove the changer.
Apparently, I shoved the bulb changer a little too far
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Please see Lucy, page 5
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Briefs
Antiterrorism month
The Department of the Army marks Antiterrorism Awareness Month in August.
The theme is, “Social media for antiterrorism awareness and community outreach.”
Social networking sites like Facebook,
Google+, Twitter, Foursquare, LinkedIn,
and others are a great way to keep family
and friends updated on your life but think
carefully about the kinds of information,
comments photos, and videos you share
online. Do not post job-related information
about personnel movements, current or future operations, intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance or communication in
support of operations. Antiterrorism awareness tools, videos and information are
available on the Army antiterrorism enterprise portal on Army Knowledge Online
page at
www.us.army.mil/suite/page/605757.
For more information call 531-0413 or
email [email protected] or
Dusty Andrews at 531-6007 or email
[email protected].
Fall Fest car show
Enter your car, truck or motorcycle in the
Fall Fest car, truck and bike show Sept. 27
from 5-9 p.m. at the Joint Readiness Training Center After Action Review theater
parking lot. There will be plaques, food,
drinks, games and live music. Applications
to enter are due by Sept. 20. Contact Maj.
Ronnie Crosby at (337) 424-0316 or email
[email protected] for an application and more information.
Abandoned vehicles
The Directorate of Emergency Services
traffic section announces the following vehicles will be released to a towing company
for disposal if they remain unclaimed:
• 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis,
VIN#4516
• 1992 Nissan pickup, VIN#9477
• 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, VIN#1858
• 1998 Chevrolet Camero, VIN# 8602
• 2000 Saturn, VIN#5171
• 2000 Infinity G-30, VIN#7760
• 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, VIN#6384
For more information call 531-6675.
BJACH class change
Due to the absence of the registered dietician, and to meet the 30-day requirement
for nutrition counseling, the Army Body
Composition Program’s nutrition classes
are offered Aug. 26 at 12:30 p.m. and Sept. 9
and 23 at 9:30 a.m. Soldiers need to bring a
copy of their commander’s request for nu-
Please see Briefs, page 5
Hagel announces reduction in furlough days
AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE
WASHINGTON –– Hundreds of thousands of
Defense Department civilian employees who
have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from
work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the
total number of furlough days has been reduced
from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
announced Aug. 6.
Here is the complete text of the secretary's announcement:
“When I announced my decision on May 14 to
impose furloughs of up to 11 days on civilian
employees to help close the budget gap caused
by sequestration, I also said we would do everything possible to find the money to reduce furlough days for our people. With the end of the
fiscal year next month, managers across the DoD
are making final decisions necessary to ensure
we make the $37 billion spending cuts mandated
by sequestration, while also doing everything
possible to limit damage to military readiness
and our workforce. We are joined in this regard
by managers in non-defense agencies who are
also working to accommodate sequestration cuts
while minimizing mission damage. As part of
that effort at the Department of Defense, I am announcing today that, thanks to the DoD's efforts
to identify savings and help from Congress, we
will reduce the total numbers of furlough days
for DoD civilian employees from 11 to six.
When sequestration took effect on March 1,
DoD faced shortfalls of more than $30 billion in
its budget for day-to-day operating costs because
of sequestration and problems with wartime
funding. At that point we faced the very real possibility of unpaid furloughs for civilian employees of up to 22 days.
As early as January, DoD leaders began making painful and far reaching changes to close this
shortfall: Civilian hiring freezes, layoffs of temporary workers, significant cuts in facilities
maintenance, and more. We also sharply cut
training and maintenance. The Air Force stopped
flying in many squadrons, the Navy kept ships
in port, and the Army cancelled training events.
These actions have seriously reduced military
readiness.
By early May, even after taking these steps, we
still faced day-to-day budgetary shortfalls of $11
billion. At that point I decided that cutting any
deeper into training and maintenance would
jeopardize our core readiness mission and national security, which is why I announced furloughs of 11 days.
Hoping to be able to reduce furloughs, we
submitted a large reprogramming proposal to
Congress in May, asking them to let us move
funds from acquisition accounts into day-to-day
operating accounts. Congress approved most of
this request in late July, and we are working with
them to meet remaining needs. We are also experiencing less than expected costs in some areas,
such as transportation of equipment out of
Afghanistan. Where necessary, we have taken aggressive action to transfer funds among services
and agencies. And the furloughs have saved us
money.
As a result of these management initiatives, reduced costs, and reprogramming from Congress,
we have determined that we can make some improvements in training and readiness and still
meet the sequestration cuts. The Air Force has
begun flying again in key squadrons, the Army
has increased funding for organizational training
at selected units, and the Navy has restarted
some maintenance and ordered deployments
that otherwise would not have happened.
While we are still depending on furlough savings, we will be able to make up our budgetary
shortfall in this fiscal year with fewer furlough
days than initially announced.
This has been one of the most volatile and uncertain budget cycles the Department of Defense
has ever experienced. Our fiscal planning has
been conducted under a cloud of uncertainty
with the imposition of sequestration and changing rules as Congress made adjustments to our
spending authorities.
As we look ahead to fiscal year 2014, less than
two months away, the Department of Defense
still faces major fiscal challenges. If Congress
does not change the Budget Control Act, DoD
will be forced to cut an additional $52 billion in
FY 2014, starting on Oct. 1. This represents 40
percent more than this year's sequester-mandated cuts of $37 billion. Facing this uncertainty, I
cannot be sure what will happen next year, but I
want to assure our civilian employees that we
will do everything possible to avoid more furloughs.
I want to thank our civilian workers for their
patience and dedication during these extraordinarily tough times, and for their continued service and devotion to our department and our
country. I know how difficult this has been for all
of you and your families. Your contribution to
national security is invaluable, and I look forward to one day putting this difficult period behind us. Thank you and God Bless you and your
families.”
Commissaries resume
normal operating days
DeCA
FORT LEE, Va. – Military commissaries
worldwide will return to normal operating
schedules the week of Aug. 18-24, said the
director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. Fort Polk’s commissary resumes Tuesday hours Aug. 20.
The DeCA announcement comes in the
wake of the Department of Defense’s Aug.
6 decision to curtail furloughs of its civilian
workforce from 11 to six days.
“This is welcome news for us all,” said
Joseph H. Jeu. “Our stores will return to
their regular schedules after Aug. 17. I en-
Please see Hours, page 10
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Homeland Security military advisor visits Vibrant Response
By Staff Sgt. THOMAS G. COLLINS
Staff Sgt. THOMAS G. COLLINS/27th PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT
27th Public Affairs Detachment
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — Early in the
morning Aug. 3, several distinguished guests, including Coast Guard Rear Adm. June E. Ryan,
military advisor to the Secretary U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, arrived at the U.S. Army
North (Fifth Army) Exercise Vibrant Response
13-2 Joint Visitors' Bureau to receive an overview
of the nation's largest chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear disaster response drill.
As part of the overview, Ryan and other guests
received briefings on the intended purpose and
proposed outcome of the exercise. Additionally,
they went to the Muscatatuck Urban Training
Center, or MUTC, Ind., to view the training being
conducted.
According to Army Col. Joe Birchmeier, command engineer, USARNORTH, Vibrant Response
13-2, or VR 13-2, is an extensive exercise focusing
on how the Department of Defense can support
civil authorities and coordinate and train for a
national response to a catastrophic chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear, known as CBRN,
incident.
Falling directly in line with the intended purpose of VR 13-2, Ryan, due to her role as military
advisor to the DHS Secretary, is linked in with
how the nation would respond if such a disaster
ever happened.
Ryan's responsibilities are to provide counsel
and support the DHS Secretary in affairs relating
to the coordination and execution of policy and
operations between the DHS and the Department
of Defense.
"I am the link between DoD and DHS," said
Ryan. "Anything between wild fires and WMDs
(weapons of mass destruction)."
While at MUTC, Ryan saw how this first-class
Coast Guard Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, military advisor to the Secretary U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, receives a brief from a civilian contractor concerning the collapsed
parking garage scenario at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, near Muscatatuck, Ind.,
Aug. 3. Ryan visited Camp Atterbury, along with MUTC, to better understand the level of
extensive training and opportunities available through the use of the facilities during exercises such as U.S. Army North's Vibrant Response.
training center could facilitate a multitude of scenarios ranging from bus, train derailment and
gas stations to a fully functioning power plant
and hospital complete with a morgue. "This is a
great multifaceted training site," said Ryan. "It's a
real national treasure."
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, adjutant general, Indiana National Guard, agreed that one of
the great things about having a training site like
MUTC located in a rural part of southern Illinois
is that trainees can use pyrotechnics and smoke
machines without disrupting the local populace.
While at MUTC the exercise, controller's took
the admiral around to a few of the structures including the collapsed parking garage.
"This is an amazing opportunity to put personnel through this type of training scenario,"
said Ryan in regards to the collapsed parking
garage. "It looks just like something I saw during
Hurricane Katrina." According to Ryan assisting
in emergency response situations like Katrina
and others is why she finds her role at DHS gratifying. "I love it," said Ryan. "I absolutely enjoy it,
because everyone there is focusing in the right
direction, saving lives. How can you not love a
job where you can have an impact like that."
Taking care of four-legged warriors saves Soldiers lives, too
By Sgt. 1st Class RANDALL JACKSON
30th Medical Command Public Affairs
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Veterinary
care for military working dogs is essential to
keeping four-legged warriors "mission ready,"
both in garrison and downrange.
That's why the Baumholder, Germany-based
64th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services),
took time recently to brush up on their skills pri-
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Sgt. 1st Class RANDALL JACKSON/ARMY NEWS
Spc. Nicole
Lamanna, Animal Care Specialist of the
64th Medical
Detachment
(Veterinary
Services), prepares her furry
patient for surgery.
or to their deployment to Afghanistan. On July
24, Dog Center Europe personnel tested the detachment's skills and assessed their readiness,
during training at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern's Pulaski Barracks.
Their goal was to hone their abilities in garrison to prepare for the challenges of a deployed
environment, said Maj. Kent Vince, an Army veterinarian who is the center's director.
"It's imperative that these teams get training in
clinical medicine before going downrange,"
Vince said. "You never know what they might
face when they're down there."
Since ancient times, military working dogs
were used as front line attackers, guard dogs,
scouts and messengers. More recently they've
been used to detect explosives. They've even
been attributed as saving thousands of lives during conflicts in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Army values its canine corps and specifically trains a dedicated cadre of veterinarians
and technicians to take care of the health of these
often courageous animals. Members of the 64th
said they take every chance they get to work on
bettering themselves, said Army Capt. Lindsey
Day, a veterinary corps officer.
"This was another opportunity to practice our
skills, and a chance to work together," Day said.
Three teams of veterinarians and technicians
performed surgeries while being observed and
evaluated. Spc. Nicole Lamanna, an Army animal care specialist, said, she loves the atmosphere. "Every chance I get to work in a clinic is
amazing," Lamanna said. "It just shows I can use
what I've learned under stress."
Veterinarians also offer first aid training for
dog handlers — information that once helped Air
Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Forgham, from the 86th
Security Forces Squadron, whose canine partner
severely injured his head when jumping through
a window. "We had to rush him across the base to
get him to the veterinarian," Forgham said. "The
whole time I was in the cage with him stopping
the bleeding. We got to use the training they
gave us and it helped."
The care pays off for humans. "The dogs save
lives. So, by saving the dog, we're saving other
Soldiers," said Lamanna.
Lucy
Thank you for care, understanding
Continued from page 2
into the fixture on account of
when I pulled it the whole thing
moved. I tried carefully twisting
the changer and, to my great
distress, the whole housing
twisted a little. I stood there
staring at this yellow stick hanging from the ceiling, wondering
how the hell I’d get out of this
one.
I considered emailing you
and telling you we needed to
add one more thing to the
evening’s to-do list, but decided
that would be too chicken
@^*%, so I got out the step ladder and a flashlight and climbed
up to see what I had done.
Turned out that the bulb
holder was just wide enough to
slip right up past the housing.
Great. OK, I can just work this
off and… Aw, #$!)!!! You know
that the bulb holder has this
nifty, springy wire around it to
gently hold the bulb in place.
Well, it also has at least one other cute function: It gets itself
hooked into the open end of the
spring that holds the ceilingmounting bracket to the recessed housing.
I first tried to cut the wire off
the cup holder. Well, thankfully,
it’s made out of titanium or
some other nuclear alloy that
gives it so much strength it
won’t break. Or cut.
Then I felt around and found
the open end of the bracket’s
spring and worked the bulb
holder’s wire out of it, and then
I was able to get the bulb —
quite secure in the fixture, by
the way — out of the holder’s
death grip.
And then the wire hooked itself into the open end of the
OTHER spring holding the ceiling-mounting bracket to the recessed housing.
I’m pleased to report that all
bulbs, brackets and housings are
back in place and the evil bulb
holder is back in the closet: For
good, as far as I’m concerned.
I’ve also noted, with no small
amount of irony, that I can reach
the recessed bulbs perfectly well
with merely the use of a stepladder.
That concluded the email. I
tried not to laugh; I really did.
But the thought of Susan doing
battle with a light fixture, a yellow extension pole and ladder,
pushed me past the giggle point
and right into full-blown laughter.
After I calmed down and
read back through what she had
emailed me, I realized that she
had given me a gift — a column
that required very little thought
on my part. She had done my
work for me. The change I made
was to, um, retranslate a couple
of words that she offered original spelling for.
Yep, sometimes our jobs are
pretty tough. But at other times,
if you happened to be married
to Lucy, the stories write themselves.
There are not enough words to express my gratitude
to all of those Fort Polk personnel who helped my 79year-old mother, Martha Dunn, when she arrived on the
base in the very early morning hours of July 30.
Imagine my shock and horror when I learned from
your (Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital) staff that
my mother, from Zachary, La., was on your base. Her previous driving experience included driving a mile or two down the road to
the local Winn Dixie.
My siblings and I have been dealing with my mother's mild to moderate
dementia over the past year, but her trip to Fort Polk was something that
caught us totally off guard. Her doctor has run many tests since her "trip,"
and an MRI is scheduled for this week.
I am profoundly grateful to everyone involved in my mother's situation!
The MPs were so helpful and kind to all of us. They dealt with us in a very
caring and professional manner. They made sure we understood the situation, and helped my brother in retrieving my mother's car.
The emergency room staff was exemplary! From the moment they contacted us until the moment we left, they treated us wonderfully. My mother
felt safe and secure with them. They all
took excellent care of her. We found her
happy and content when we arrived to
pick her up in the emergency room. They
treated each of us with kindness, genuine
concern and respect.
I particularly want to express my gratitude to Nurse Todd. His telephone
calls to us were absolutely reassuring, kind and respectful. He made my
mother's surprise visit to your post very pleasant. He is exactly what I think
a nurse should be. Thank you, Nurse Todd!
My siblings and I are so sorry for the hoopla caused on your post because
of our mother's dementia. But I do not think I would have wanted her to be
anywhere else. She was absolutely in the best possible place! She was taken
care of so completely that I cannot begin to thank you enough. When I think
about all the possibilities for disaster during my mother's 17-hour journey
from Zachary to Fort Polk, I shudder. Thank you from the bottom of my
heart! You saved my mother's life! There are no adequate words to express
how I feel about each and every person involved in this case.
Fort Polk is a prime example of the best our military has to offer!
With sincerest gratitude,
Letter
Christie Stuart
Zachary, La.
Briefs
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tritional counseling indicating that they are in the
ABCP, Soldier Action Plan and the retrieval code
for the Army MOVE123 survey. Soldiers must
make their own appointments but may attend
nutrition classes without one.
For more information call 531-3129.
The next preretirement briefing is held Aug. 29
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bayou Theater. Soldiers
are encouraged to bring their spouses and other
Family members.
Information on retirement processing, moving
household goods, selecting a retirement location,
obtaining new ID cards, finding civilian employment, making a Survivor Benefit Plan decision,
benefits and entitlements such as retired pay, military and civilian health care, and Veterans Affairs benefits are some of the subjects covered.
For more information call Scott Ellis at 5310402/0363.
reer and Alumni Center, located at 7438 California Ave., bldg 4275 at Polk Army Airfield. For details call 531-1594:
• WyoTech offers training in automotive, collision refinishing, diesel, motorcycle, plumbing,
electrical and other technical fields. A WyoTech
representative is available Tuesday from 8 a.m.noon and offers a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. along
with a short presentation on the benefits of attending the school.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons is recruiting for
correctional officers and visits ACAP Wednesday
from 8 a.m.-noon.
• Performance Contractors, an industrial construction company, visits ACAP Thursday from 8
a.m.-noon.
• Universal Technical Institute offers training
in automotive, diesel, collision repair and refinishing fields. A UTI representative is available at
ACAP Thursday from 8 a.m.-noon to speak with
prospective students.
Employer days
Switch hotline
Preretirement brief
The following employers visit with potential
job candidates on a walk-in basis at the Army Ca-
The Switch Hotline is a 24-hour phone line
available to anyone on Fort Polk to report energy
saving opportunities. Just leave a message with
your ideas and suggestions.
The Directorate of Public Works will accept
calls for energy saving opportunities such as
lights left on during the day, unnecessary lights
at night and general conservation suggestions.
The number is 531-6617.
By leaving good contact information, hotline
callers may be nominated for energy awards and
incentives.
Blood drives
The LifeShare Blood Bus accepts blood donations at the following locations and dates:
• Air Force 18th Weather Squadron Operating
Location D, bldg 4276, Tuesday from noon-4 p.m.
• Cubic role play, bldg 7005, Tuesday from
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital,
second floor entrance, Thursday from 9 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
• 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Gym,
Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
Division, bldg 1070, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Information fair brings community together
By APRIL WEBB
Guardian staff writer
Key.” They distributed booklets
about landlord and tenant laws.
“Soldiers are impacted greatly by
these laws because they have a
steady income and travel a lot,” said
Deidre Robert, Deputy Director of
Public Protection Division. Her colleague, Joshua Hollis, community
education and legislative coordinator, gave out their web address,
www.agbuddycaldwell.com, where
visitors can receive information
about financial assistance and protections, housing resources, medical
care and educational benefits.
The next information fair will be
held Nov. 6. See future editions of
the Guardian for more details.
APRIL WEBB / GUARDIAN
Aug. 9, 2013
JEAN DUBIEL / GUARDIAN
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Oscar Delgado, 4, son of 1st Lt. Alberto and Amanda Delgado, is excited about his hole-in-one at
DFMWR's mini-golf booth set up at the Information Fair held at the Warrior Community Center Aug. 7.
APRIL WEBB / GUARDIAN
FORT POLK, La. — Fort Polk’s
quarterly information fair was held
at the Warrior Community Center
Aug. 7. This event offers the chance
to share information with the Fort
Polk and outlying communities.
The fair opened with a briefing
that covered upcoming events on
the installation.
A full listing of those events can
be found on the Joint Readiness
Training Center and Fort Polk website: www.jrtc-polk.army.mil. Under “JRTC Headlines” you’ll find a
link: Community Information Brief:
Aug/Sept.
Volunteers of the quarter were
recognized for their service at the
briefing. These included Tina Maier
with the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 10th Mountain Division; Rebecca Thomas with the 162nd Infantry Brigade; Katie Chew with the
814th Multi-Role Bridge Company,
46th Engineer Battalion; Jane
Schroader with the 88th Brigade
Support Battalion, 1st Maneuver
Enhancement Brigade; and Yusmerys Shackleton with the 162nd
Inf Bde.
Volunteers were recognized for
their participation with unit Family
Readiness Groups.
After the briefing, attendees
browsed a variety of information
booths, speaking one-on-one with
agency representatives. Attendees
received promotional items as well
sweet treats. Some were given neck
massages from Community Health
Promotion while others tried their
hand at mini golf, provided by the
Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Some guests
had the opportunity to sign Fort
Polk’s Energy Power pledge, where
they made a commitment to conserve energy. Also, Net Zero Waste
provided flyers with a listing of recycling facilities and items that can
be turned in. Fort Polk community
members also viewed an interactive
customer evaluation station that
provided feedback about community issues and concerns.
Free money was the talk at the
Corvias Military Housing booth as
residents could receive $25 on a prepaid Visa card for referring friends
to live on post. This special promotion will end Aug. 31. Corvias community members interested in the
program can see their Neighborhood Office for more details.
One of the booths featured the
Louisiana Department of Justice
Public Protection Division. Their
motto is, “Keeping Consumers and
Commerce Safe-Prevention is the
A bove: Volunteer recognition certificates were given to the following participants for helping their Family Readiness Groups. From
left to right are Tina Maier, Rebecca Thomas, Katie Chew, Jane
Schroader and Yusmerys Shackleton.
Left: Kathy Adams, Resiliency trainer at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, adjusts massage settings for 16-year-old Family
member Ryan Kinderman.
Training with twist
1st MEB officers push mentally, physically through exercise
By Staff Sgt. MEILLETTIS PATTON
1st MEB PAO
46th Engineer Battalion. “Someone torpedoed
me! Who hits a medic?”
Fire support helped suppress fire as the engineer elements built a bridge to cross the river.
The whistle blew and the last ball flew across
1st MEB Field. The remaining water balloons
splashed onto the grass as the PT session ended.
“Regular PT,” Pilgrim said, as he dropped his
head in exasperation.
“I was expecting regular PT, and that was an
interesting setting –– not what I expected at all,”
he said.
STAFF SGT. MEILLETTIS PATTON / 1ST MEB PAO
FORT POLK, La. –– Army physical training, or
PT, begins at around 6 a.m. on Fort Polk. There is
the standard routine of running, push-ups and
sit-ups, and Soldiers might even strap on a rucksack and head out along the Fort Polk roadways
to build cardiovascular endurance and muscle.
Soldiers do this day in and day out, comforted by
the familiarity of the ordinary.
Officers in 1st Maneuver Enhancement
Brigade endured a rare change to the standard
officer physical fitness training Aug. 1. They
were catapulted into a situational PT session. The
training challenged not only their bodies but also
their minds.
The field was divided in two categories: Company grade officers on one side and field grade
officers on the other. Yellow engineer tape lined
the center of the 1st MEB Field, displaying the
obstacle at hand (a simulated river). The challenge was laid and only one team would walk
away soaked in victory.
“I like to think of it as dodge ball with a twist,”
said Col. Bret Van Camp. “It was fun, educational and the big picture was officers saw how to apply principles of war.”
Van Camp explained the objectives for the
morning’s activities, which included indirect fire,
direct fire, support by fire and breeching an obstacle. Soldiers were tasked as medics, fire support and engineers. Everyone played a role to accomplish the river crossing.
The challenge began as kick balls and dodge
balls were launched in the direction of the opposing team. Incoming water balloons were thrown,
soaking anyone in their path. “Medevac!” was
yelled by Soldiers caught off guard by the flying
objects.
These “wounded” were then hoisted onto the
backs of other Soldiers or carried off to the area
designated for casualties. Their penance for being wounded was to continually perform
burpees (going from standing position to push-
up position, do one push up, then back to standing) until the brigade commander called the
cease-fire.
The remaining Soldiers had to maneuver
planks and set up a bridge for river crossing operations.
The opposing team, friend turned foe, continued attacking in a relentless pursuit to slow
down and stop the progress of the river crossing.
“I was a medic and had to carry Soldiers
around until I got hit with a water balloon,” said
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Pilgrim of the
Officers in 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade use a large sling shot to launch water balloons Aug. 1 during 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade's situational PT session at 1st
MEB Field.
Above and left: Officers in 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade conduct a situational
physical training session Aug. 1 at 1st MEB Field using planks for a simulated river crossing.
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Engineers clear area for U.S. Marshals, unearth tank, skull
By Staff Sgt. MEILLETTIS PATTON
1st MEB PAO
Rotation involves 5,900
FORT POLK, La. -- About 5,900 Soldiers from
the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, U.S. Army Special Forces Command's
4th Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, other
key Army units, and the U.S. Air Force are participating in a major Decisive Action Training
Environment rotation through Aug. 31 at the
Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk.
The JRTC’s training rotation 13-09 includes
emphasis on Joint Forcible Entry, as well as a
phased deployment with an airborne parachute
operation, a combined Noncombatant Evacuation, combined arms maneuver, wide-area security, unconventional warfare and unified land
operations in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) environment.
Decisive Action training seeks to assure service capabilities are fully interoperable and interdependent to bolster unity of effort in Unified
Land Operations. It supports the goals shaping
the Army of 2020: Developing adaptive leaders
and organizations, modernizing equipment and
revolutionizing training.
Since combat operations began soon after the
September 2001 attacks on America, Army Con-
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Spc. Michael Cadwell, 687th Engineer
Co, 46th Eng Bn, 1st MEB, holds the
skull of an unknown animal found
while working on a project site near
Camp Beauregard July 31.
Ops Group conducts scenario rehearsal
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“My favorite part of the project is seeing the
finished product, knowing what it looked like in
the beginning and seeing the end state,” said
Licklider. “These guys make it easy. They love
what they do and have a lot of fun. We are all a
team here working at one goal.”
On July 31, the Warhorse engineers left the
U.S. Marshals Service project site with heavy
hearts.
“I am pleased with the outcome (but) I hate
it’s not longer,” said Franklin. “The training value was good for my Soldiers and we found an
old RV, skulls and the tank.”
FORT POLK, La. –– About 5,900 Soldiers
from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Special Forces Command's 4th Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group,
other key Army units and the U.S. Air Force
are participating in a major training exercise
through Aug. 31 at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk.
In preparation for this exercise, the JRTC
Operations Group held a scenario rehearsal
and overview July 31 to ensure the joint team
had a shared understanding of events and expectations.
The exercise will require the units to conduct an airborne operation to gain access into
“Atropia,” a sovereign nation and U.S. ally
that has asked for assistance defending their
country against foreign hostilities.
The training units will also be required to
conduct a noncombatant evacuation of U.S. citizens and both defensive and offensive operations against conventional and terrorist forces.
One of the key aspects of the rehearsal was
the review of airspace coordination measures.
Exercise planners stated the first two hours of
the airborne operation will have roughly the
equivalent of the aircraft normally seen over a
24-hour period.
Operations such as this typically cannot be
accomplished at a training unit’s home station
and is one of the key factors that make the
JRTC a unique training environment.
Brig. Gen. William B. Hickman, commander,
JRTC and Fort Polk, attended the rehearsal and
overview and provided guidance and focus areas to Operations Group observers and
coach/trainers.
Hickman stressed the importance of “shared
understanding” and interdependence between
the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Special Forces
and the interagency teams that will replicate
the U.S. State Department in a fictional U.S.
Consulate.
He added interdependence between all
units and interagency roleplayers must be
“reciprocal,” meaning they must not only
share information, but make mutual adjustments to their overall plans to achieve a shared
end state: The destruction of enemy forces and
the restoration of the territorial integrity of the
Republic of Atropia.
Upon completion of the two-hour rehearsal,
Hickman praised Ops Group and all the
briefers from across the installation for their
hard work and commitment to creating a
world class exercise. He also asked everyone
to emphasize that safety and leader development for the training units are top priorities.
Staff Sgt. MEILLETTIS PATTON/1st MEB PAO
CAMP BEAUREGARD, La. –– Before streets
paved the way for modern civilization, there
were limited resources to claim the untamed
lands of the forest. Trees spread from hilltops to
valleys, transforming and covering the earth, uprooting and renewing in a constant process. Unknown discoveries lay just beneath the soil.
Soldiers from the 687th Engineer Company,
46th Engineer Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, worked on a new project July 8-31
for the United States Marshals Service near
Camp Beauregard on the back side of Range 4.
The engineers worked long hours clearing away
roughly six acres of pinewood forest and uprooting trees long embedded in the earth’s surface.
The U.S. Marshals Service contacted 1st MEB
engineers in February requesting construction of
a small arms range. The project includes six separate lanes capable of multi-purpose small arms
weapon engagements both mounted and dismounted.
This project achieves multiple training objectives for the 1st MEB Soldiers. They gain experience on project planning and management, driver’s training and tactical skills engagement in
preparation for unified land operations.
“When we arrived on site there were trees
everywhere,” said Staff Sgt. Aaron Licklider,
687th Eng Co.
None of the engineers knew what was lurking
amongst the trees –– a decommissioned tank was
found 100 meters from the roadway on the northeast corner of the site during the project recon
phase. Soldiers moved the tank to the Camp
Beauregard Museum Complex for restoration
and future display. A museum curator identified
it as a World War II Stuart tank that might have
been sold and used as a farm tractor after the
war. Once decommissioned, the front armor was
cut out to allow for better visibility.
“I feel like we made a contribution to history,”
said 2nd Lt. G’nelle Franklin, 687th Eng Co. “We
learned about (the tank) and its origin. I can’t
wait to come back here and see it (restored) at the
museum.”
The Soldiers wasted no time getting back to
work after removing the tank. They used a number of engineer vehicles and equipment to clear
the trees from the site.
“Tree removal is easy,” said Licklider. “It’s after you remove them (that the work begins). This
is the bread and butter.”
The surprises continued when the trees were
cleared away. The removal of tree stumps and
layers of earth led to other discoveries.
“The next steps (are to) remove any remaining
tree stumps, cutting into the dirt, smoothing it
out and making it a large, flat surface with berms
surrounding three sides,” said Licklider. “The
Soldiers are motivated, and they motivate us
(leadership).”
Soldiers took a moment during their breaks to
show off some objects and skeletons they found
along the way. One showed off a skull, held together with a piece of 550 cord. They all guessed
what animal it belonged to and unanimously decided it must be a wild boar because it had side
horns protruding forward.
“Licklider found the skull. He is like an archeologist,” said Spc. Clarence Norvell, who has
claimed the skull for himself.
“I’m going to put it in my car,” said Norvell.
The engineers showed a keen enjoyment for
the chance to work in this large-scale capacity.
“I always enjoy the opportunity to come out
and build something,” said Spc. Michael Cadwell, 687th Eng Co.
Soldier lays down arms, picks up peace of mind
By KELLI NEIMAN
Guardian staff writer
“What a man can be, he must be.”
— Abraham Maslow, American psychologist
“I don’t have any stress
other than trying to deal
with my own medical issues
because of this gift.”
Sgt. 1st Class Gordon Campbell
JRTC Operations Group
“I won’t have a financial burden because this
will help my Family. We’ll be able to live comfortably and do the things we enjoy,” he said.
Campbell also hopes to work with a nonprofit organization assisting Soldiers that are
COURTESY
FORT POLK, La. — In 1943, Abraham
Maslow outlined a pyramid-shaped hierarchy
of needs that ranked crucial essentials for human survival. Basic physiological necessities
form the bottom layer, which provide a solid
base for the remaining tiers of safety; love and
belonging; and esteem. Self-actualization — reserved only for those who have the bottom levels firmly in place — sits at the top of the structure.
Rising to the apex of human existence requires the basics — air, food, water and sleep
— no matter how great or small the man,
woman or child. Whether obtained through inheritance, personal struggle or heroic deed,
some believe no one is more deserving of
peaceful sleep than a warrior and his Family.
Sgt. 1st Class Gordon Campbell is such a
man — an American Soldier who put his life on
the line while protecting his fellow countrymen’s freedom in the mountains of
Afghanistan with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. And he and
his Family are the recipients of a mortgage-free
home through the Military Warriors Support
Foundation, a non-profit charity founded by retired Lt. Gen. Leroy Sisco.
The organization provides support to the nation’s combat wounded heroes and Gold Star
Families as they transition out of the military
and into their new civilian lives through donated homes; academic and employment assistance; and recreational activities.
Campbell, his wife Sara and their two
daughters — 7-year-old Lydia and 5-year-old
Hannah — will move into the home located in
Muncie, Indiana, in October. They also receive
three years of Family and financial mentoring
through the foundation.
In 2007, in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom, Campbell’s high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade as his platoon guarded its forward operating base.
Campbell crawled into the gunner’s hatch
and returned fire throughout the six-hour battle. He was hit by shrapnel in his right arm and
left foot and was later awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor for his bravery in
combat.
In November 2012, Campbell was assigned
to the Joint Readiness Training Center Operations Group at Fort Polk. While driving into
Leesville to purchase air mattresses for his
Family, who had not yet received their household goods, Campbell heard a radio advertisement for the Operation Grateful Nation event
taking place at the Leesville fairgrounds that
same afternoon, and sponsored by the Vernon
Parish Chamber of Commerce.
The announcement said retired Capt. Sean
Parnell would speak at the celebration. Parnell
served as Campbell’s platoon leader in Bravo
Company and wrote a New York Times bestselling book “Outlaw Platoon” — a personal
account of the events that transpired during the
sixteen brutal months of nearly continuous battle the platoon faced in the deadly Hindu Kesh.
The two men hadn’t seen each other for more
than five years.
Parnell introduced Campbell to the Military
Warrior Support Foundation and Boot Campaign representatives who were on hand to
award a mortgage-free home to another Fort
Polk Family — Staff Sgt. Edward and April
Cummings. Leesville business woman Louise
Thaxton, national director of military mortgage
specialists of Fairway Independent Mortgage
Corporation, took Campbell under her wing
and helped guide him through the application
process for his own mortgage-free home.
Over the past 14 months, Thaxton has
helped eight Wounded Warriors receive mortgage-free homes and has eight more assists in
the works before the end of this year.
“I have been on a mission for several years
to do whatever I can to give back to our Soldiers returning home from war,” said Thaxton.
“I truly feel we can’t do enough for the men
and women who serve in our military. I want
to do my part to give back to those who have
given everything.”
Because of his war injuries, Campbell is
medically retiring. He knew he would have to
process through the medical board at some
point, but the timeline moved faster than he
anticipated.
“My plans were to retire after 20 years of
service and become an RN,” he said. “If I were
staying in the Army, I’d have had seven or
eight years left to make these (life-changing)
decisions.”
Receiving the mortgage-free home has eased
Campbell’s mind considerably. “This is a huge
relief because now I don’t have to find a house
and I don’t have to pay rent or a mortgage,” he
said. “I don’t have any stress other than trying
to deal with my own medical issues because of
this gift.”
Campbell will spend time with his Family
hunting, fishing and taking care of his property. He accepts the fact he will most likely be unemployable because of his injuries and has
transferred his GI Bill to his wife so she can go
back to school and continue her educational
pursuits.
Sgt. 1st Class Gordon Campbell, Joint
Readiness Training Center Operations
Group, (right) presents Louise Thaxton,
national director of military mortgage specialists of Fairway Independent Mortgage
Corporation, with a certificate of appreciation. Thaxton took Campbell under her
wing and helped guide him through the
application process for a Military Warriors
Support Foundation mortgage-free home.
dealing with the transition from military to daily civilian life. “It’s been hard for me for the
past couple of weeks — hard to get out of the
Soldier routine,” he said. “Once I adjust, I want
to help other Soldiers make the transition.”
Military Warriors Support Foundation
awards mortgage-free homes to wounded heroes injured during combat in Iraq and
Afghanistan. The homes are for Families who
have severe and/or unique circumstances due
to their injuries received while serving the
United States of America. Visit www.military
warriors.org for more information about the
Military Warrior Support Foundation.
The Boot Campaign is a non-profit military
appreciation and veteran awareness operation
that was launched by a group of women
known as “the boot girls.” This non-profit organization donates proceeds to programs caring for military personnel. For additional information visit www.bootcampaign.com.
Visit nralifeofduty.tv and type “Outlaw Platoon” into the search bar to watch video of
Campbell, Parnell and their battle buddies’ experience in the mountains of Afghanistan in
support of OEF 07.
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/9
Rotation
Continued from page 8
ventional Forces and Special Operations Forces
(SOF) have conducted combined operations in
both the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters, allowing
commanders to capitalize on the unique skill sets
of each capability to achieve decisive effects
against asymmetric threats. Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) and SOF have partnered to
train host nation security forces, building host
nation internal defense capability that fosters
long-term stability in these theaters and regions.
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for their commissary’s operating hours.
“We recognize the disruption that furloughs
presented to our patrons as far as access to their
commissary benefit,” he added. “We also understand the economic hardships many of our employees faced with the pay they lost during the
furlough period.” Since July 8, the one-day-perweek furloughs impacted all of DeCA’s more
than 14,000 U.S. civilian employees worldwide.
With the end of furloughs, Jeu asked that patrons be patient as product delivery schedules return to normal. “We will do everything possible
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DENTAC change of command
During the U.S. Army Dental Activity
change of command ceremony held
Aug. 1, Lt. Col. Anne M. McCartney
(second from left) takes command as
the unit bids farewell to Col. David G.
Smith (second from right). The ceremony was held at the Warrior Community
Center.
The interdependence of Conventional Forces
and Army SOF has been reinforced during more
than a decade of sustained conflict, as the Army
provided key enablers and theater logistics to
Special Warfare operations while SOF conducted
shaping operations in support of the battlespace
owner.
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) developed the Decisive Action
Training Environment (DATE) to create a common training scenario for use throughout the
Army.
After more than 10 years of war in Iraq and
Afghanistan where the Army honed its counterinsurgency skills, Army Soldiers and units are
focusing on comprehensive training to meet the
challenges of potential future threats, which
could include guerrilla, insurgent, criminal and
conventional forces operating against U.S. interests in a dynamic, synchronized effort.
Decisive Action Training Environment rotations expose the training audience to this hybrid
threat, woven together in a realistic and unforgiving environment reflective of the complexities
posed by potential adversaries in the 21st century.
Because of the increase in the number of Soldiers and equipment in Fort Polk training areas,
residents should be aware of increased convoy
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The intersections of Hwy 469 and Hwy 28,
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The rotation also incorporates aircraft training,
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For more information call 531-2665.
Band battle
Would your band like to open for the
headline group at Fort Polk’s Fall Fest Sept.
28? Win a chance to showcase your talent
when three bands will earn a shot to perform at the annual event. Round one of the
competition is held Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. in the
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gift card, second place a $500 Visa gift card
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Advocates needed
The Fort Polk Victim Advocate Program
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law enforcement and local command to ensure victims of domestic violence are protected and able to access available services.
Volunteers undergo background checks
and must complete 24 hours of initial training. Volunteers also receive two hours of
instruction each month on topics related to
domestic violence. Training is open to civilians and military members. The next training is held Aug. 26-28 at the Fort Polk Education Center. Call 531-6333/6945 for more
information.
Baseball clinic
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FORT POLK, La. –– Do you have a career path
mapped out yet? Are you thinking about changing your career?
If so, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has teamed with the “Hiring Our Heroes”
program and LaQuinta Inns & Suites to offer a
military spouse employment fair and career forum Aug. 21 at Army Community Service, bldg
920, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
This event is open to active-duty, Guard and
Reserve Soldiers as well as veterans and retirees
and all spouses.
The job fair features employers looking for
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Spouse employment effort surpasses goal
By TERRI MOON CRONK
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON –– A White House and Defense Department challenge to hire 50,000 military spouses by the end of 2015 surpassed its
goal Aug. 1, the acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness told members of the Defense Department's Military
Family Readiness Council at the Pentagon
Aug. 5.
The effort to hire 50,000 spouses reached
fruition through the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, a group of more than 180
employers that vowed to recruit military
spouses, said Jessica Wright, Acting Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
Part of the broader DoD Spouse Education
and Career Opportunities program, MSEP is a
result of Joining Forces, a 2011 call to action by
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden,
wife of Vice President Joe Biden, to mobilize
support from all sectors of the nation to help
find work for service members, families and
veterans.
"These achievements would not have been
possible without a community of partners, and
I really do want to give a shout-out for the
strong advocacy ... of the first lady, Michelle
Obama, and Dr. Jill Biden," Wright said. They
crisscrossed the United States, she added,
meeting with business leaders and heads of
key organizations to talk about spousal employment.
"This is very important," Wright said. "Without their advocacy role, we would not have
been as successful."
Wright also recognized the newly formed
Spouse Ambassador Network for its help in
reaching the 50,000 mark.
She said the network has created a “network of networks" by bringing together dedicated military support organizations with
hundreds of local chapters that connect military spouses to career information, professional networking opportunities and local community resources.
"Today, we celebrate these important MSEP
milestone achievements, which are part of the
employment goals we share with the White
House's Joining Forces and our MSEP employers –– who collectively pledged to hire 50,000
military spouses by the end of 2015," Wright
added. "With today's number, hiring 50,000
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The council and MSEP deserve kudos for
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UFC Fit
Prospective coaches must complete a background check, coaches training and CPR/first
aid class. Military training may be substituted for
some classes.
• Paintball tournament, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.,
Recreational Shooting Range.
Events are open to DFMWR users 18 and older. For more information call 531-2056.
Ultimate Fighter Championship boxer Johnny
Hendricks will lead a UFC interactive experience
at the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Gym,
today from 4-8 p.m.
Hendricks will conduct a fitness workshop
from 5-6 p.m. and be available for autographs
and photos from 6-8 p.m. Call 531-1959 for more
information.
Food, drink savings
Golf events
Members of the Fort Polk community can save
20 percent on the price of food and drink orders
at Exchange restaurants through Sept. 21 when
they use their Military Star card. Visit
www.shopmyexchange.com for more information.
Name needed
Intramural sports
The Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and
Recreation is looking for a name for the Fort Polk
Mini-Golf and Go Kart Facility. Suggestions will
be taken until Aug. 31 and can be dropped off at
either facility. The winner will be selected Sept. 5
and receive six free go kart races and six free
rounds of mini golf. Call 531-5481/5468 for more
information.
The Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and
Recreation’s Intramural Sports office hosts the
following events:
• Basketball tournament, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.,
1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Gym. Teams
will consist of 10 players and one coach. Coaches
are to turn in a typed team roster with two points
of contact no later than Aug. 9 to the Soldiers
Athletic Complex.
• Swim meet, Aug. 21, 6:30 a.m., 50-meter
pool.
• Volleyball tournament, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.,
162nd Infantry Brigade fitness facility. Teams will
consist of six players and one coach. Teams must
register at the 162nd fitness facility before Aug.
21.
The following events are held at Warrior Hills
Golf Course:
• Lady’s golf Thursdays — each Thursday
WHGC hosts ladies night at 5:30 p.m. The event
is $10 per player, per week, and includes a 30minute golf clinic and nine holes of golf.
• Wednesday scramble — Cost is $20 per player, per week and includes greens fee, cart fee and
prizes.
• Family golf play days take place Mondays in
August. Learn to play and enjoy golf together for
$10 per adult and $6 per child. Program includes
nine holes of golf with cart. The course will be set
up with “family tees” to help participants enjoy
the game together.
• The Warrior Hills Junior Golf Academy will
make its debut in September. The academy is targeted towards junior golfers.
The academy is progressive with students
graduating from their current level to the next
level. Each level consists of eight classes, meeting
Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Only six students per class will be accepted. Each level has
an $85 registration fee.
For more information call 531-4661.
Call for coaches
Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports
and Fitness needs soccer, football and cheerleading coaches for the upcoming season. Interested
coaches should contact John Stromberg at 5316004 or stop by bldg 400, Radio Road for a coaches packet.
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Why worry? God can handle any problem you face
By Chap. (Maj.) DANIEL HUSAK
Garrison Family Life Chaplain
Have you ever wondered why the Bible tells
us not to worry? I have. I mean, what’s so
wrong with worrying? If I worry about something, then it really doesn’t affect anyone but
me. Worrying might cause my blood pressure
to go up, or cost me a few sleepless nights, but
that does not hurt anyone else. Allow me to explain why I believe that God does not want us
to worry.
Some may say that since worrying involves
no one but me, then there is nothing wrong
with it. To this point, I would ask, “Are you not
a child of God also?” By worrying, you are doing something that is not good for you. That is
why our God does not want us doing it. Secondly, it is not really true that we hurt no one
but ourselves when we worry. I believe that my
wife and kids, or the folks I work with, would
tell you that I’m not the same person when I
am worrying about something. I act differently
(and not in a good way) because my mind is
preoccupied. So others may very well be affected by our worrying.
Considering different ways of dealing with a
problem is one thing. But worrying itself accomplishes little. Take the problem, imagine
the worst possible outcome, and go over the
scenario time and time again. This kind of
thinking can actually
get us to a place where
we believe the worst
possible outcome is inevitable. It can make
us believe there is no
hope at all. My experience is that the outcome
is not usually the worst, or the best, but somewhere in between, and usually fairly manageable. This means that my worrying about it
was simply irrelevant. It just didn’t matter.
More than irrelevant, I believe worrying to
be irreverent. When we worry, we are telling
God that we do not believe that He will take
care of us. Think of it this way: Imagine that
you have a 5-year-old son and one afternoon
your son asks you, “Mom, you and dad always
give us such great meals. I really thank you for
that. But I was wondering, tonight when dinner is put on the table, would you give me a little food to eat also?” Did my son just doubt
whether or not we would feed him tonight? Or
imagine you have an 8-year-old daughter, and
one evening she comes to you and says, “Dad,
you and mom have a really wonderful home. If
it’s not too much to ask, I was wondering, if I
promise to be quiet,
would you please let
me spend the night
here again?”
I would be crushed
if I heard such questions from any of my children. What have I
done or not done that would cause them to
wonder if I would give them food to eat, or a
place to stay? They may not get hot dogs and
pizza every night, and they may get more vegetables than they want, but they have food.
Things may not always turn out the way we
want, but that does not mean that God is not
watching. So when you are scared, sick, or
hurting, ask God to be with you. Seek his presence in prayer, reading the scripture, or look
for God in song. God is there. Our faithfulness
may slip from time to time. God’s faithfulness
never fades. When you can see God, follow
him. When you can’t see God, trust him.
Commentary
Chapel Briefs
Protestant services
Two new protestant activities begin Saturday
on Fort Polk:
• Liturgical worship service, 9 a.m., BayneJones Army Community Hospital Chapel (fifth
floor). The service combines elements from various church liturgies to offer a more traditional
worship experience.
• Protestant Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Main
Post Chapel. Two adult classes will be offered, including a class on marriage relationships. The
MPC Protestant worship service begins after
Sunday School at 11 a.m. Watchcare is provided.
Call 531-7338 for more information.
PWOC activities
The kickoff meeting for the fall program “Walk
Forward in Love” is Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon
at the Main Post Chapel. Free lunch and child
care is included. Ladies can sign up for one of
eight classes offered during the fall. For more information on PWOC activities visit its Facebook
page ("PWOC Fort Polk") or email [email protected].
Catholic news
The Fort Polk Main Post Chapel announces the
following Catholic activities:
• Registration is ongoing for CCD and RCIA.
Pick up registration packets at the religious education office at the MPC.
• Newcomers orientation for parents and students who are registered for CCD/RCIA is Aug.
24 from 9-11 a.m. at the MPC.
• Catechist training is Aug. 25 from noon-2:30
p.m. in the MPC activity room for all teachers.
• Catholic Women of the Chapel will have a
kick-off meeting Sept. 11 at the MPC. All women
are invited.
For more information call 531-6433 or email
[email protected].
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Fort Polk youth prevent
zombie apocalypse
of pandemic proportion
Robert Walker, 12-year-old son of Master Sgt. Robert Walker,
paints Child, Youth and School Services assistant sports and fitness
director Jodi Fowler’s face in preparation for the zombie run scavenger hunt.
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Pvt. Nicholas Bailey, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne),
509th Infantry Regiment, helps a zombie outdoor adventurer onto a
5-ton truck Aug. 5. Camp participants rode in Army vehicles to different destinations on the installation during the CYSS-sponsored
four-day camp.
Pfc. Gerard McDermott, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry
Regiment, shows 11-year-old Connor Boyer, son of Lt. Col. Alan and Polly Boyer, how to
hold an M22 at the Fort Polk Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Shooting Complex Aug. 5 as part of the four-day Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports
and Fitness zombie apocalypse outdoor adventure camp.
“Zombies” at Alligator Lake capture three Fort Polk youth Aug.
7. The teambuilding exercise challenged participants to retrieve a
soccer ball from a boat in the middle of the lake. Children ages
eight through 14 participated in the Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports and Fitness zombie apocalypse outdoor adventure
camp. Ten Soldiers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry
Regiment volunteered their time as a means to pass on skills
they’ve acquired in the Army to camp participants.
Hunter McCarty, 11-year-old son of Capt. Joshua and Haley McCarty,
runs around a playground obstacle course at Fort Polk’s Alligator Lake.
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Proper eye care: Protect those baby blues
BJACH HEALTH PROMOTION
In the blink of an eye. That’s how
quickly it can happen. There is little
time to react. That’s why everyone
should protect their eyes from
harm.
An estimated 90 percent of eye
injuries are preventable with the use
of proper safety eyewear, according
to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Even a minor injury to
the cornea — like that from a small
particle of dust or debris — can be
painful and become a life-long issue, so take the extra precaution and
always protect the eyes. If the eye is
injured, seek emergency medical
help immediately.
Dangers at home
When the topic turns to eye protection, there is a tendency to think
of people wearing hardhats and lab
coats. It’s often forgotten that even
at home, folks might find themselves dealing with similar threats
to their eyes. Dangerous chemicals
that could burn or splash the eyes
aren’t restricted to chemical labora-
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tories. They’re also in garages and
under kitchen sinks. Debris and other air-borne irritants are present at
home, too, whether one is doing a
home construction project or working in the yard. The debris from a
lawnmower or “weed wacker,” for
example, can be moving at high
speeds and provide no time to react.
Some sports also put the eyes at risk
of injury from foreign objects moving at high speeds.
Effective eyewear
The best ways to prevent injury
to the eye is to always wear the appropriate eye protection. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that
about three out of every five workers injured were either not wearing
eye protection at the time of the accident or wearing the wrong kind of
eye protection for the job. Eyewear
must fit properly and be effectively
designed to protect the eyes based
on the activity performed. The Occupational Safety Health Administration has standards that require
employers to provide their workers
with the appropriate eye protection.
When to wear protective eyewear
According to these standards, a
person (or anyone who is watching
someone work) should always wear
properly fitted eye protective gear,
such as safety glasses with side protection/shields, when:
• Doing work that may produce
particles, slivers, or dust from materials like wood, metal, plastic, cement and drywall.
• Hammering, sanding, grinding
or doing masonry work.
• Working with power tools.
• Working with chemicals, including common household chemicals like ammonia, oven cleaners
and bleach.
• Using a lawnmower, riding
mower or other motorized gardening devices like string trimmers
(also called “weed whacker” or
“weed whip”).
• Working with wet or powdered
cement.
• Welding (which requires extra
protection like a welding mask or
helmet from sparks and UV radiation).
• “Jumping” the battery of a motor vehicle.
•Being a bystander to any of the
above
Sports
It’s also recommended you protect your eyes from injury when
participating in certain sports including indoor racket sports, paintball, baseball, basketball, hockey, cycling or riding or being a passenger
on a motorcycle.
Sun
The eyes also need to be protected from prolonged sun exposure, so
have sunglasses with UV protection
at hand. If a person is putting on
sunscreen, they should also be
wearing sunglasses with UV protection.
Vision is a gift. Make the extra effort to protect it. For more information visit www.foh.dhhs.gov/nycu/e
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Loving, responsible families needed for homeless pups, kittens
By CHUCK CANNON
Community editor
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FORT POLK, La. — Have you considered
adding a soft, cuddly kitten or playful puppy to
the family? If so, you’re in luck. The Fort Polk
Stray Animal Facility, located off La. Hwy 10, just
north of La. Hwy 467, has plenty of dogs and cats
of all shapes and sizes that are hoping for a loving home to spend the rest of their days.
Once you’ve made a decision to add a family
pet, the staff at the stray animal facility want to
remind everyone that it is important to make
sure your animal’s shots are up to date, including
distemper, parvo, rabies and heart worms, especially more vulnerable young animals.
If you’ve considered adopting a pet, but decided that maybe the kids are a little young or
you’re getting ready to PCS and you’re not sure
if you can take pets to the new assignment, you
can still be a benefactor to these animals who
have landed on hard times.
The facility is in dire need of donations, including dog and cat food, kitty litter, blankets
and pillows, and bleach. They could also use dog
and cat treats and toys.
If you’d like to check on adopting a pet or
want to drop off a donation, the facility is open
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and
closes at noon on the last day of each month. For
more information or to ensure someone is there
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Rest & Relaxation
Lagniappe
Introduce your taste buds
to meat pies
By ANGIE THORNE
Rest & Relaxation editor
Louisiana foods tend to make you
hungry. Savory flavors and unique
blends entice you to give them a taste
and then you’re hooked. The only
bad thing about the delicious fare is
the extra pounds, but that’s it. One of
the most dangerous tidbits to consume is the Natchitoches meat pie, a
delicacy with a history as rich as the
city that helped to create it.
In celebration of this little pastry
with the big taste, the residents established the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival, which is in its 11th year and
takes place along the downtown
riverbank of the Cane River Sept. 2021.
The event features food vendors
selling their versions of the legendary meat pie along with other festival cuisine.
For those who have no idea what a
meat pie consists of, it’s time to enlighten you. Meat pies are half-moon
shaped pastries that are handcrimped and filled with seasoned
beef and pork before being fried to
perfection. Though others make
these hand-held delicacies, only Natchitoches is known
as the official
“Meat Pie
Capital of
Louisiana.”
Now you
know what
a meat pie is,
but what’s so
special about
it? Well, according to Cajun Chef
John Folse, the original
Louisiana meat pie is believed to have been developed by the
Natchitoches Indians and improved
upon by the Spanish. In fact, accord-
ing to Folse, the current version bears
a strong resemblance to Spanish empanadas, (the Spanish version of
meat pies). That means this bite-sized
meal has been an integral part of the
culture of this central Louisiana town
since its founding in the early 1700s
and is closely identified with and
woven into the fabric of Natchitoches
Parish and the Cane River community.
James Lasyone, a native of Natchitoches, remembers the cries of vendors selling meat pies on city corners
from his childhood, “Hotta meat
pies! Get your hotta meat pies right
here,” according to www.explorenatchitoches.com.
However, this isn’t the first
Louisiana food festival to highlight a
regional treat and won’t be the last.
These street parties serve more than
one purpose. They promote the best
about each city and the state while
creating a venue to have a good time,
a Louisiana tradition if there ever
was one.
There are crawfish, catfish, jambalaya, rice and duck festivals. You can
literally take a tasty
tour of the state
in celebration
of the food and
the people who
make and happily
consume it.
So, don’t miss
your chance to sample
these hot and spicy pies
at the Natchitoches Meat
Pie Festival. You’ll discover
whether you like this unique
food treat while enjoying bands,
games, arts and crafts vendors and
more.
This is a free event and the public
is asked to bring lawn chairs. No ice
chests are allowed into the festival
area. For more information visit
www.natchitoches.net.
Movie night
Fort Polk’s Community Recreation Division hosts a Family friendly movie night
under the stars at the ball field on Alligator
Lake Aug. 16 at 8:15 p.m. A concession
stand opens at 6:30 p.m. and during intermission to sell snack packs that include a
hot dog, can of soda, bag of popcorn and
S’mores for $3. Individual items may also
be purchased. No outside food or beverages are permitted. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. In case of
inclement weather, the movie will be
moved to a pavilion.
Sunset cruise
Toledo Bend Recreation Site hosts a dinner and sunset cruise Aug. 24 at Canopy
Point. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the
cruise follows at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32
per couple or $17 for a single boater. Dinner consists of steak or chicken, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables, bread and a
Dutch oven cobbler for dessert. For more
information call (888) 718-9088.
Circus fun
Flying acrobats, jugglers, high wire acts,
animal acts and clowns are just a few of the
possible performances you will see when
you attend the Shrine Circus Aug. 23 at
6:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Rodeo Arena,
Leesville. Tickets are free for kids 12 and
under. For more information visit
http://thejordanworldcircus.com.
Lily tour
If you are a gardener, you might enjoy
an Allen Acres tour Aug. 16-18. The highlights of this nature trek are the Carolina
lily (Lilium michauxii) and yellow fringed
orchid (Platanthera ciliaris) and perhaps
the yellow fringeless orchid (Platanthera
integra) and crested yellow orchid (Platanthera cristata). The Allens have located
good spots for viewing and photographing
these and other notable plants. There is no
charge for the tours and talks. For more information call Dr. Charles Allen or Susan
Allen at (337) 328-2252 or email
[email protected].
Wings and wheels
The seventh annual Wings & Wheels
Fly-in/Cruise-in will be held Oct. 1-5 at the
Beauregard Regional Airport, DeRidder.
An aviation display, car and bike show,
World War II battle reenactment and
weapons demonstration and USO radio
show and dance are just a few of the fun
activities offered.
Please see Lagniappe, page 21
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Lock in juicy, mouth watering barbecue flavors
By APRIL WEBB
Guardian staff writer
Have you ever had a bad barbecue experience
where hamburgers tasted like premade patties
pulled out of the grocery freezer section? These
flavorless bun warmers require mounds of seasonings just to taste adequate for consumption.
The thought of a bad meal and initial bite never seems to leave the old memory bank. Instead
of getting upset, don’t hold the grill master accountable just yet. There’s always a solution to
every food problem.
Knowing the basics of what kind of seasonings, tools and cookware to use can make all the
difference to any grilled or smoked dish. Barbecue is all about time and love, and if you’re running out of both, good luck.
Time for flavor
If you’re the type of person who lives on deadlines, think shortcuts when preparing barbecue.
Learn how to put your own spin on meats by
adding flavors. Next time you’re at the grocery
store, take a stroll down the produce and meat
aisle.
Take advantage of presliced vegetables and
preseasoned meats. This will cut prepping time
in half. Pile on the onions, ginger, mushrooms,
broccoli, green or red bell peppers to any seasoned cut.
Create a one-meal dish that will leave your
guests wanting more. All you need is some aluminum foil and extra virgin olive oil. Combine
flavored meat with fresh veggies and drizzle
with a little extra virgin olive oil. For those
health conscientious individuals, this is a great
way to prepare any fish dish.
Place the meat of your choice in the
aluminum and fold into an envelope. Once you place the sealed
packet on the grill, let the flavors marinate. The aroma and
steam from the heat will penetrate the meat.
Some people may not prefer
their meat to be prepared this
way. No problem, here’s a quick
fix: With picky eaters, you can’t go
wrong if you separate the ingredients. In fact, you can let your
guests build their own “hot pocket.”
Create a mini buffet bar by placing veggies,
dry seasonings and oil in a nice arrangement on
the kitchen counter or a spot next to the grill.
This is a good way to cut down on preparation
time.
Guests can mingle in line and do the cooking
while the host or hostess is greeting guests. The
best part is nobody can blame the cook if the
food is not up to par.
Ways to marinate meat
Another way to diversify flavor is to create a
compound of ingredients. Salt is usually the
foundation of any mixture because it can penetrate meat. The best way to bring out a juicy and
tender pork loin, steak or chicken is to put some
rub on it.
This technique requires meat be massaged in a
mixture of spices, herbs and seasonings. There is
no right or wrong application process. Rubs can
be done wet or dry. The only difference is waterless mixtures use the meat’s natural liquid to
marinate.
On the other hand, combining oil, mayonnaise, mustard, or any kind of liquid to dry rub
will transform it into a wet rub. If you don’t feel
comfortable making your own base, then cheat.
For a couple of dollars, you can stock up and buy
a variety of specialty rubs from the meat market.
To prepare a rub that adheres to the meat,
make sure to rinse and pat it dry. Place a generous amount of wet or dry rub and use your
hands to massage it into meat.
Let the flavors marinate for anywhere from 15
minutes to several hours depending on the size
of the meat. This type of barbecuing requires attention to detail because you have to get messy.
Sometimes you have to go skin deep to tuck in
all that delicious flavor for the best tasting chicken.
When it comes to marinating, dealing with the
root of the problem can be easy by buying a meat
injector needle. Most department stores have
them in stock in the kitchen appliance aisle. Injecting marinade into meat is easy. All you have
to do is fill the needle up with spices and melted
butter.
If you want to speed up progress then skip
this step and look in your pantry. All it takes is a
bottle of Italian dressing or any sauce to create a
piece of meat that will melt in your mouth. Injecting provides a flavorful and tender piece of
meat.
Grill selections
Whether you’re looking for a grill or smoker,
it’s important to have the right heating device.
Searching for outdoor grills is not that hard. All
you have to do is find the one that’s right for
you.
Why buy something that you might not like or
use? Barbecuing is all about fun,
not work. For instance, people
on the go might have a better
time using a portable grill.
This type of accessibility
can allow individuals to be
more mobile.
Whether you are at a football
game or sitting on the balcony of a
condo, mobile grills provide freedom to do whatever you want. If
you’re looking for something that
can feed a lot of people, you might
need a wide stand up grill.
Depending on time and taste preferences you can try investing in a gas or charcoal
grill. Most people prefer gas because there’s less
responsibility in regards to start up and clean up.
A charcoal grill requires time management.
You just can’t walk away from the flames.
Lighter fluid is always an option to manage the
fire but too much can ruin your food.
The liquid can penetrate and flavor the meats.
Adjusting the fire is vital because it determines
food preparation. Food poisoning can result if
meat is undercooked.
You don’t want a guest to leave angry or sick.
Therefore, careful consideration is required when
selecting a quality grill.
It’s all about entertaining
As summer draws to a close, take time to plan
with some great barbecue. Share a few laughs,
kick back under the sun, and end summer with a
blast.
If you’re interested in finding recipes, check
out the following websites at www.bhg.com or
www.nibblemethis.com.
Grilled fish and vegetables are a great
combination for any occasion. This
light meal is also heart healthy.
Rub seasonings require balance. Incorporate a steady distribution of hot and
mild spices to get the right blend.
Working on a small grill just doesn’t
work when you have to feed a crowd.
Make sure to purchase a quality grill
that can hold all your food.
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Marksville gives visitors glimpse of prehistoric Indian life
MARKSVILLE SHS
If you’re interested in the history of local
Indian tribes, Marksville State Historic Site
offers two opportunities in August to expand
your knowledge.
• Saturday: Indian Culture Laws and Customs, 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Park personnel and volunteers will provide a dissertation of local tribal edicts and Indian laws and customs.
• Aug. 24: Prehistoric Mound
Tour, 10 a.m. and noon. Site manager Doyle Jennings will conduct
tours of the prehistoric mounds.
The Marksville mound site was an important American Indian ceremonial center
more than 2,000 years ago, established sometime around 100 B.C. by the Hopewell Indian
culture and extended until about 430 A.D.
The 42-acre Marksville State Historic Site is
located on a bluff overlooking the Old River,
adjacent to the town of Marksville. Professional archaeologists consider this prehistoric
Native American ceremonial center to be of
unique national significance.
The Marksville culture, a southeastern
variant of the Hopewell culture centered in
Ohio and Illinois, was characterized by elaborate mortuary ceremonialism, the construction of conical burial mounds, complex trade
networks, decorative pottery and the importation of certain raw materials. It is also possible that agriculture of a limited nature, such
as the horticulture of native plants had
begun by this time.
Although archaeological sites had
been recognized throughout this area
for many years, it was not until 1926 that
the importance of the Marksville site was
established.
In that year, Gerald Fowke of the Smithsonian Institute conducted the first scientific
investigation of the area and produced a detailed map of the Marksville site. In 1933,
James A. Ford, an undergraduate student at
Louisiana State University, and F. M. Setzler,
also of the Smithsonian Institute, uncovered
evidence that connected Marksville to the development of the Hopewell culture, which
was then known to be based primarily in
Ohio.
The main portion of the Marksville site is
surrounded by a semi-circular earthwork that
is 3,300 feet long and ranges from 3 to 7 feet
in height. The open side of the enclosure is
the edge of a bluff along Old River. Openings
in the earthwork, one in the western side and
two in the southern end, suggest that its purpose was ceremonial rather than defensive.
This enclosure probably was built to delineate
a special area where the dead were buried
and formal affairs were conducted. Six
mounds of various sizes and shapes are located within the main enclosure, and others are
built outside of it.
Marksville State Historic Site was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S.
Department of the Interior in 1964, and thus
joined a select group of properties which have
since been recognized for their importance in
American history.
From Fort Polk, take U.S. Hwy 171 north to
La. Hwy 28 east. Once in Alexandria, merge
onto U.S. Hwy 71. Stay on U.S. Hwy 71 south
until you reach La. Hwy 3170 and turn left.
Follow until you reach La. Hwy 1 and turn
right. Go about 20 miles and turn left on La.
Hwy 452, then right to 837 Martin Luther
King Dr. The site is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s
Day. For more information call (888) 253-8954
or visit www.crt.state.la.us/parks.imarksvle.
South Toledo Bend State Park offers chance to hike, fish, learn about area
By CHUCK CANNON
Community editor
20/ Guardian Rest & Relaxation
Aug. 9, 2013
CHUCK CANNON/GUARDIAN
For those seeking to get away
from the hustle and bustle of the
work week, there is an area only a
half-hour away from Fort Polk that
offers water activities, hiking, bird
watching and plenty of relaxation.
Located west of Anacoco is South
Toledo Bend State Park, one of the
pieces of Louisiana’s extensive state
park system. The park lies on the
southeast bank of Toledo Bend, a
reservoir on the Sabine River between Louisiana and Texas. At
185,000 acres, the reservoir is the
largest man-made body of water in
the South.
Land for the park was acquired in
1979 and today, about 400 acres constitute the park proper. Most of the
park fronts the reservoir, offering
breath-taking views from both land
and water.
While the reservoir is nationally
recognized as a destination for bass
fishing tournaments, visitors to the
park can also enjoy other outdoor
recreational activities such as hiking,
cycling, birding, camping and enjoying the many forms of wildlife in the
area.
The area is also a common nesting
ground for the bald eagle, which
feeds from the plentiful supply of
freshwater fish — including largemouth bass, catfish, bream and
white perch — found in the reser-
voir. The avid fisherman or boating
enthusiast can set out onto the reservoir at the two-lane boat ramp area.
Guests can learn about local animal and plant life at the park’s Visitor Center, with exhibits designed to
increase awareness of these species
and their role in the environment.
An open-air breezeway leads out to
the observation deck and a majestic
view of the reservoir lake and nearby
islands. A 3,000-foot surfaced nature
trail provides an opportunity for all
visitors to explore the area around
the Visitor Center and the RV camping areas. Park rangers are available
throughout the year to provide information on the park’s flora and fauna.
From Fort Polk, take U.S. Hwy 171
north to Anacoco and turn left (west)
onto La. Hwy 111/392. Turn north
on La. Hwy 191, then west onto Bass
Haven Road. The park entrance is
about ½ mile on the left. The site is
open daily at 6 a.m. and closes at 9
p.m. Sunday through Thursday and
10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
For more information on South
Toledo Bend State Park call (337)
286-9075 or visit www.toledobend.com.
Another way to enjoy Toledo
Bend is by using Family Morale,
Welfare and Recreation’s Toledo
Bend Army Recreation Site, located a
few miles farther north on La. Hwy
191. Turn at the sign marked Army
Recreation Site. For details call (888)
718-9088.
Arts & Crabs Fest brings Southwest Louisiana’s culinary culture to forefront
SWLACVB
Get crabby as the Arts and Humanities
Council of Southwest Louisiana and
the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau host the
annual Arts & Crabs Fest Aug. 17
from 5-8 p.m. in the Civic Center’s
Coliseum. Arts & Crabs Fest began
in 2010 as a response to the British
Petroleum oil spill.
Its aim is to celebrate the ties between Louisiana seafood
and lifestyle by offering a
comprehensive experience of the best of Southwest Louisiana’s culture, food, music and art.
Festivalgoers can purchase a wristband
that gives them access to an extensive crab and beer tasting experience. The festival features local
restaurants offering crab dishes
that represent their cuisine’s
style and personality.
Typical dishes include
everything from crab cakes
and crab au gratin to crab ceviche and crab gazpacho. Each
crab dish will be paired with a complementary sample of beer. The wristband
costs $25 per person.
More than two dozen lake area artists, representing an entire spectrum of art media,
will be featured at the festival. The public can
also expect vendors with handcrafted items
from jewelry to candles.
A limited number of wristbands will be
sold, so be sure to purchase yours before the
event sells out. Wristbands can be purchased
online at www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org/.
For more information contact the
Arts Council at (337) 439-2787 or
visit www.visitlakecharles
.org.
Let bicycles roll at Le Tour de bayou in Alexandria
KENT PLANTATION
Dust off those bicycles and get ready to ride
Sept. 21 in the second annual “Le Tour de Bayou”
sponsored by the Alexandria’s Kent House plantation.
Partake in a day of “laissez les bicyclettes rouler” — let the bicycles roll
— and see a bit or a huge bite of
central Louisiana in the process as
you travel along paved country
roads and view scenic bayous.
The celebration begins Sept. 20
at 5:30 p.m. with a registration and
wine and cheese reception at the
plantation. The bayou tour takes place
Sept. 21 beginning at 7 a.m. There are a
number of events available to fit every bicycling enthusiast’s level of skill and endurance.
Race trails are 2, 10, 27, 63 and 84 miles. Also,
there is a 5K run/walk. Riders must wear a helmet.
The cost for 27- through 84-mile routes is $50.
The 10-mile route is $30 and the 2-mile family
fun ride costs $20. The run/walk is $25.
Registration fees are per individual entry and include hat, registration celebration and post-ride party at the
Kent House.
Route maps and a detailed
schedule of the bicycle tours are
available at www.kenthouse.org.
Register
online
at
www.bikereg.com or obtain registration forms at the Kent House office
located at 3601 Bayou Rapides Road,
Alexandria. Call (318) 487-5998 for additional information.
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Wings & Wheels also features
the commemorative Red Tail
Squadron Rise Above traveling
exhibit, which includes a P-51C
Mustang. For more information
about
the
exhibit
visit
www.redtail.org/traveling-exhibit. For more information call
(337) 424-9880.
Outdoor market
Visit downtown Alexandria
Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for
the Second Saturday Market at
the Alexandria Museum of Art.
The market features local art,
specialty items, food, children’s
activities and fresh produce
from local farmers and home
gardeners.
You can enjoy live acoustic
rock music by John Ryland and
attend one of the free curator’s
tours of the museum’s exhibits
at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Admission is free. For more information call (318) 443-3458.
Fly fishing
Join the Contraband Fly
Casters as it hosts a fly fishing
expo Aug. 24 from 8:30 a.m.-4
p.m. at PPG-Porter Hall, 2250
Bayou D’Inde Pass (Prater
Road), Westlake, near Lake
Charles.
There will be fly tying
demonstrations, casting instruction, lure exhibits, equipment
displays, auctions, raffles and
food and refreshments. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information call
(337) 802-5363 or (337) 853-7755.
Boudin wars
The Brimstone Museum and
Henning Cultural Center hosts
Boudin Wars Sept. 7 during the
annual "Stars and Stripes in the
Park" event at Heritage Square,
Sulphur.
Tickets are $5 per person and
they are limited. Tickets are
available at the Henning Cultural Center or may be purchased online at http://boudinwars.eventbrite. com/.
The ticket allows the bearer
to get a small sample from each
boudin vendor. After tasting
each example, they can cast
their vote for their favorite
boudin in a "People's Choice"
category. For more information
call (337) 527-0357.
Bayou Theater
*Today, 7:15 p.m.: “Planes,” PG, starring the voices of Dane Cook, Stacy
Keach, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia
Louis-Dreyfus, John Cleese, Gabriel
Iglesias and Cedric the Entertainer.
*Saturday, 2 p.m.: “Planes,” PG.
*Saturday, 7:15 p.m.: “Planes”, PG.
*Sunday, 4 p.m.: “Planes,” PG.
★ Admission for a regular showing
is $5 per adult and children 12 years
and older; $2.50 for children ages 6-11
and free for children 5 and under when
accompanied by an authorized patron.
★ Admission for 3D showings is $7
per adult and $4.50 per child. Infants
24 months and younger who do not
occupy a seat qualify for free admission at all performances.
★ The Army and Air Force
Exchange Service and Walt Disney
Studios are teaming up to offer firstrun films to military Families at the
Bayou Theater. Today’s showing of
“Planes” will mark the first time in the
Exchange’s 118-year history that
movies will be shown at continental
United States Exchange theaters on the
same day of general market release.
First-run movies have previously
only been available at Exchange theaters outside the continental U.S.
Exchange shoppers can find out more
by clicking on the “Reel Time Movies”
link at www.shopmyexchange.com.
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Guardian
www.thefortpolkguardian.com
Published for the community of Fort Polk, La.
Pickup Your Copy of the Fort Polk
Guardian at these locations:
LEESVILLE :
ANACOCO :
DERIDDER :
Market Basket
Vernon Tourist Commission
Vernon Parish Sheriff Office
Vernon Registrar of Voters
Morris Insurance
Barksdale Credit Union
Byrd Regional Hospital
Bed Heads Salon & Spa
Alford Motors (Big Lot)
Landmark Hotel
AT&T
Hixson Autopleax of Leesville
Geico Insurance
Candice Skinner Real Estate
Henry’s Tires
Morris Tire Service Inc.
Smith’s Jewelers
Magnolia Reality Group
Wheel-Mart
VFW Post #3106
American Legion Post #415
Leesville City Hall
Leesville Library
ERA Realtor
The Shipping Store
Merchants & Farmers
Hixson Autoplex
Kwik Stop
Anacoco Town Hall
Barksdale Credit Union
Ivan Smith Furniture
Country Inn Motel
Rib Cage Bar-B-Que
CBG Pontiac Inc.
DeRidder City Hall
Curious Cargo
DeRidder Library
Chamber of Commerce
Beauregard Tourist
Commission
Stines
Glen Dean Insurance
Green Chevrolet
Coldwell Banker Elite
VFW Post#3619 - Hwy 26
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FLORIEN :
Quick Stop
Store - Hwy 171 N
Exxon - Entrance Rd.
ROSEPINE :
Tr-Parish Rehab Center
Viki’s Tackle Shop
A1 Pawn Shop
McKee’s Grocery
171 Nissan
171 Ford
Midway Cycle
HORNBECK :
E & N Grocery
OTHER LOCATIONS :
Circle K Store - Pitkin, LA
Busy Bee Store - Pitkin, LA
Sunshine Exxon - Hwy 171 & 112
VFW - Many, LA
ENTRANCE ROAD :
Sycamore Point &
Timber Ridge Apartments
Star Pawn
Pioneer Services
Papa John’s Pizza
Kagal’s Hair Salon
McDonalds
Chevron
Exxon
B u l l e t i n b o a rd
Miscellaneous
Girl Scouts
North Polk Elementary School hosts a open
Girl Scout recruitment event Aug. 26. Doors at
5:30 p.m. and the gathering lasts from 6-7 p.m.
For more information call (337) 396-9610.
Back to school fellowship
Rivers of Living Water Church hosts a back
to school event for the community Aug. 17.
There will be food, games, prizes and moonwalk. All activities start at 4 p.m. For more information call (337) 392-9068.
Anniversary celebration
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Leesville invites the public to the 21st anniversary celebration of Pastor Joseph L. Garner Sunday from 11
a.m-3 p.m. The theme is “Standing fast in the
work of the Lord,” 1 Corinthians 15:58. Guest
speaker is Pastor Freddie Brown of Lake
Charles’ Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Dinner
will be served. For more information call (337)
238-1779.
Flag disposal ceremony
The American Legion Post 387 Retired Military, New Llano’s host a flag disposal ceremony Saturday. Drop off flags that you would like
to dispose of at the post, 500 Vernon St. The
ceremony takes place outdoors and is open to
the public. For more information call (337) 2082076.
Conversations classes
The Leesville campus of Classical Conversations starts classes Aug. 27. Classes meet every
Tuesday for 24 weeks. Classical Conversations
is a tutoring service combining a biblical
worldview and classical educational tools to
equip parents who are home educating their
children using the classical method.
Foundations classes (4 years of age through
sixth grade) meet in the morning and participate weekly in memorization of facts in science, history, English, Latin, geography and
math. Students also engage in public speaking,
science projects and either an art or music activity.
The afternoon Essentials class (fourth
through sixth grades) includes language structure and analysis, writing structure and style
and arithmetic speed and accuracy. Contact the
director at (337) 404-7079 or email
[email protected]. for more information
or to register.
Town hall meetings
Let’s Grow Vernon invites Vernon Parish
residents to attend one of two identical town
hall meetings. The first is held Wednesday at
11:30 a.m. at the Vernon Parish Library meeting
room. Participants may bring their own lunch.
The second is Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the
Leesville Municipal Golf Course (Country
Club) meeting room. These meetings are designed to identify the community’s strengths
and weaknesses and provide an opportunity
for citizens to share their vision for Vernon
Parish’s future.
Farmers market
Main Street farmers market is held Saturdays on Third Street at the Third Street Market
in historic downtown Leesville from 7 a.m.-1
p.m. Call (337) 392-1776 for more information.
Vernon Resource Center
The New Life Crisis Pregnancy Center, 1611
B Boone St., Leesville, offers free testing and
supplies to women of Vernon Parish. Call (337)
239-9863 for more information.
Pregnancy center
If you are pregnant, contact the Community
Pregnancy Center, 420 McMahon St., Leesville.
Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9
a.m.-2 p.m. The center provides free pregnancy
tests, Medicaid and WIC referrals, individual
counseling and furnishes clients with diapers,
formula, baby food and baby clothes. For more
information call (337) 463-9500.
Clubs and Groups
Soccer team
Vernon Soccer Football Club is forming competitive (traveling) soccer teams with players
from Fort Polk and Vernon Parish, ages 12-18,
for the 2013-14 season.
Those interested in registering for the upcoming season should send player name(s),
gender, age, experience, phone number and
email address to [email protected]
or call (337) 366-0053.
Warrant Association
The Fort Polk chapter of the United States
Army Warrant Officers Association meets the
second Thursday of each month from 11:45
a.m.-12:45 p.m. The next meeting will be at
Mulligan’s Sept. 12. For additional information
contact [email protected].
Experimental aircraft
The East Texas and West Louisiana chapter
of the Experimental Aircraft Association meets
for lunch the first Saturday of each month at
the Leesville Airport on Texas Highway west of
Leesville. The next meeting is Sept. 7. For more
information call (337) 238-1024.
Garden club
The Vernon Parish Garden Club meets the
second Saturday of each month from 2-4 p.m.
at the Vernon Parish Library. Meetings feature
a guest speaker and refreshments. The next
meeting is held Saturday. For details call (337)
239-5919.
Bass masters
If you like to fish and want to be part of a
group with common interests, whether you
have a boat or not, the Fort Polk Community
Bass Masters is the right club for you. The club
holds a monthly tournament for its members,
guests and potential members.
The next tournament is Saturday on Sam
Rayburn Reservoir. For more information call
(337) 208-8185, (337) 239-2699 or (337) 397-0745
or visit www.fortpolkcommunitybassmasters.
com.
Leesville TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight-loss group
meets Thursdays at the Vernon Parish Library
meeting room. Weigh-in is from 5:05-5:40 p.m.
For more information call (337) 208-6025.
DeRidder TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at
the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 N.
Texas Street in DeRidder. Weigh-in runs from
5:30-5:55 p.m. Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more
information call 531-8107.
Purple Heart meeting
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of each
month at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American
Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart are
welcome. The next meeting is held Aug. 17. For
additional information call (337) 238-0170.
Plant a seed
The Alcoholics Anonymous Plant A Seed
group hosts meetings just outside the North
Fort Polk gate on 1745 Chaffee Rd.
Meetings are held Mondays and Tuesdays at
5:45 p.m., Wednesdays at noon and Fridays at
5:15 p.m. For more information call 537-3913.
Glory Babies
Glory Babies is a support group for women
who suffered loss during pregnancy, infancy,
adoption or infertility. The group meets the
first Thursday of each month in the student
building of East Leesville Baptist Church. The
next meeting is Sept. 5. Call (337) 238-8385 for
more information.
Join Girl Scouts today
Discover the excitement of being a Girl Scout
by connecting with your community or becoming an adult volunteer. New programs are being developed to teach girls leadership development, courage, confidence, integrity and
compassion. You don’t have to have a daughter
to participate. For more information call Pat
Lore at (800) 960-2093 or (337) 984-1142.
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Tradin’ Post Ads
Deadline For All Classified
Ads Is Noon Tuesday
Turn in ads to the
Public Affairs Office,
Bldg. 4919, Magnolia Dr.
or fax to: 318-352-3667
or email to
[email protected]
Visa
Mastercard
Published for the community of Fort Polk, La.
FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL DINING
ROOM TABLE with eight
chairs. Just moved here and
it’s too big for my house.
$350.00 negotiable. Also
chest of drawers, TV stand,
etc. Please call 718-6222
for further information.
6.55 SELF-PROPELLED
TROY BUILT LAWNMOWER. Like new, used
less two hours. Also
Weedeater Troy Built
straight. New, excellent
shape, $40. Electric cooler,
use 2.5 gallon or 5 gallon
bottles. Very clean, $40.
Upright vacuum cleaner,
Dirt Devil, $40 obo and 3
wheel edger, gas operated,
excellent shape, $40 obo.
Call 337-238-1266.
WASHER AND DRYER
in great shape, whirlpool
matching set, works well.
$300.
337-238-4473
(08/09)
WASHER & DRYER, in
good condition. Asking
$275. Can deliver. 334432-2307 (08/09)
HAY LEASE 2014: You
cut, you roll, you haul, 800
to 1,000 4x5 rolls on 100
acres. Chicken fertilized for
four years. Bahama mixed
grass on bottom and upland. See in 2013 and make
bid for 2014. Call 1-318586-3366.
LAND FOR SALE: 50
acres within 18 miles
Toledo Bend at 2911 Plainview Road in Florien. Your
bid appreciated. Special
property with city water.
I’m looking for a neighbor.
Call 1-318-536-3366.
GLASS AND MISC.
SUPPLIES for stained
glass projects to include a
grinder. Call 239-0654
evenings.
HOLLEY 4500 series
dominator carburetor off a
running engine $250 OBO.
Will trade for .22s and
cash. 318-769-9510
ONE
LANG
CAST
IRON GAS GRILL. This
grill can be used for restaurant or large parties. Asking $700 OBO. Please call
337-396-2855 for more information.
SONY VAIO Laptop Computer with Windows XP.
Asking $150 OBO. Please
call 337-396-2855 for more
information.
BLACK AND DECKER
CIRCULAR
SAW
$20.00CallCall 337-5354924 or 378-2802 (08/02)
BOOKCASE, glass doors,
$20.00 Call 337-535-4924
or 378-2802 (08/02)
METAL TWIN/FULL
BED FRAME. $5.00.
Call 337-535-4924 or 3782802 (08/02)
2 TICKETS to see Journey live in concert at the
Coushatta Resort in Kinder
LA on 15 August 13 at 8
PM. Please call 337-3962855.for more information.
VACATION PACKAGE
in Arkansas from 8 Sept to
13 Sept 2013. You will be
staying at a 5 star resort
with Kitchen, Washer/
Dryer, Jacuzzi Tub. You are
only a few miles from Little Rock, AR. Please call
337-396-2855 or 337-4609290 for more information.
ONE SAMSUNG 36
INCH TV with remote,
Asking $40 OBO. Please
call 337-396-2855 for
more information.
FRENCH
PROVINCIAL all Wood Dining
Room Set with China
Closet, Buffet, Server,
Table six regular Chairs
and two Captain Chairs
also two Extensions for the
Table. Color light Walnut.
Excellent Condition, call
337-239-6710 leave message on Machine.
LITTLE
GIRLS
CLOTHES in sizes 10-12.
All are in excellent condition and includes lots of
name brands. Clothes for
both warm and cold
weather. All are washed
and ready to wear. Call
337-202-1566.
YOUNG GIRL SHOES
in sizes 2-3. Includes 2
pairs of tie up like sneakers, pink flip flops, and a
pair of Sperry’s. All are in
excellent shape and clean.
Perfect for the school year.
Call 337-202-1566.
LITTLE
GIRLS
CLOTHES in size 4. All
are in excellent condition
and ready to wear. Lots of
brand names. Call 337202-1566.
GIRLS DANCE SHOES
that fits a shoe size 1- 1
1/2. Shoes include pink
ballet, beige jazz, black
hip-hop, and a black tap
shoe. All are in excellent
condition. Shoes are dance
name brands. Call 337202-1566.
CHILDS
HIGH
SCHOOL
MUSICAL
school backpack. Backpack is hot pink, beige,
and blue. Has large compartments and is in excellent condition. Perfect for
the new school year.
$6.00. Call 337-202-1566.
2006 TAURUS auto, ac/ht.
126K miles. Looks and
runs good. $3,500. 337238-4473. (08/09)
CONAIR
CERAMIC
plate flat iron for the hair.
Flat iron has multiple temperature settings and a
swivel cord to prevent tangling. Includes black carrying
bag.
Call
337-202-1566.
FOR
SALE.
2001
CHEVY SILVERADO.
Automatic. Cold A/C. Asking $3,500. Neg. Call (305)
962-5602
YOUNG GIRLS INDIAN COSTUME in size
10-12. Costume purchased
at specialty store. Costume includes dress with
matching
headband.
Adorable costume. Perfect
for upcoming Halloween
or
playing
dressup.$15.00. Call 337-2021566.
SIX TY STUFFED
DOLLS. Each doll is
about 7 inches tall and is
wearing an adorable outfit. Dolls still have their
TY tag attached. Perfect
for a young girl or anyone
who loves dolls. $3.00
each. Call 337-202-1566.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL girls bicycle. Bike is
20 inches and blue and hot
pink and has a detachable
purse on the handlebars.
Bike is ingreat condition
and is perfect for a girl between the ages of 7-11.
$35.00. Paid $90.00. Call
337-202-1566.
YARD WORK
A+ TREE SERVICE -Licensed & Insured • Pruning
• Topping • Cabling • Removal • Stump Grinding.
27 years experience w/licensed Arbors on job site!
318-402-9303 or 272-6235
AUTOS
2008 F150 Triton 4.7 L, V8, 136K miles. Looks and
runs good. $9,800. Can be
financed. 337-238-4473
(08/09)
DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE
2001 CHEVY EXPRESS
VAN. Seven seater, 3rd
row bench. Looks and
drives good. $4,500. 337432-2307 (08/09)
2010 BLACK MERCEDES, 60,000 odometer
miles, $26,000 337-4019799.
FOR RENT
3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2
BATH HOUSE for rent.
Fully renovated, near Fort
Polk. Call Dorothy 337238-3569. 8-30
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
HOUSE FOR RENT.
Very nice large rooms and
fenced backyard. Fireplace,
sun porch, huge master
bedroom with walk in
closet. No inside pets! $850
337-238-0383
1186
WEST
HAWTHORNE ROAD.
Three bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, home
alarm system, sits on two
acres of land. $1,250 per
month. For more information call 337-353-7910.
5 BEDROOM, THREE
FULL BATH house located in Rosepine. Large
front and back yards. Open
living area and kitchen, 2
car garage, lots of storage.
$1,200 rent and $1,200 deposit. Located between motorcycle shop and used car
lot on Hwy. 171. Call 337424-2923 or 337-249-3850.
8-16
2 BEDROOM ONE
BATH HOUSE. Very
clean in New Llano area.
New A/C, newly remodeled. $650 rent and $650
deposit. Move in anytime.
Call 337-424-2963 or 337249-3850. 8-16
3 BEDROOM, one and
1/2 bath near Fort Polk.
Call 337-238-3569 (08/09)
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Ages 16-18
High School Drop Out? Need a GED?
This 5 month residential program offers you a chance
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Youth Challenge does not exclude any person based on
race, national origin, gender or religion.
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CHAPEL RENTALS Attractive 1, 2 & 3 BR.
M.H.`s furnished & unfurnished with C/A/H, located
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3 BEDROOM MOBILE
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DUCK
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(08/02)
HELP WANTED
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NEEDS AS soon as possible full time medical secretary and medical assistant.
Experience is required.
Bring resume to 1760 S.
5th Street, Leesville, LA
71446 or fax to 337-2385703 Attention Mariam. (89)
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71446, Becky McEvers, Tri
Parish Rehabilitation Hospital, HR Director 337462-8880 Ext. 122. 8-9
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fallen soldier.
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[email protected]
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FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL DINING
ROOM TABLE with
eight chairs. Just moved
here and it’s too big for
my house. $350.00 negotiable. Also chest of drawers, TV stand, etc. Please
call 718-6222 for further
information.
6.55
SELF-PROPELLED TROY BUILT
LAWNMOWER. Like
new, used less two hours.
Also Weedeater Troy Built
straight. New, excellent
shape,
$40.
Electric
cooler, use 2.5 gallon or 5
gallon bottles. Very clean,
$40. Upright vacuum
cleaner, Dirt Devil, $40
obo and 3 wheel edger,
gas operated, excellent
shape, $40 obo. Call 337238-1266.
WASHER AND DRYER
in great shape, whirlpool
matching set, works well.
$300.
337-238-4473
(08/09)
WASHER & DRYER, in
good condition. Asking
$275. Can deliver. 334432-2307 (08/09)
Retired SGM Ben Benjamin
invites everyone out to the
LEESVILLE 171
SPEEDWAY
"HOME OF THE
HIGH BANKS"
ACTION PACKED
DIRT TRACK
RACING EVERY
SAT. NIGHT THRU
OCTOBER
GATES OPEN AT
6, RACES AT 8
Military Discount. Find us
on Facebook for weekly
ticket giveaways and
season schedule.
HAY LEASE 2014: You
cut, you roll, you haul, 800
to 1,000 4x5 rolls on 100
acres. Chicken fertilized for
four years. Bahama mixed
grass on bottom and upland. See in 2013 and make
bid for 2014. Call 1-318586-3366.
LAND FOR SALE: 50
acres within 18 miles
Toledo Bend at 2911 Plainview Road in Florien. Your
bid appreciated. Special
property with city water.
I’m looking for a neighbor.
Call 1-318-536-3366.
GLASS AND MISC.
SUPPLIES for stained
glass projects to include a
grinder. Call 239-0654
evenings.
HOLLEY 4500 series
dominator carburetor off a
running engine $250 OBO.
Will trade for .22s and
cash. 318-769-9510
ONE
LANG
CAST
IRON GAS GRILL. This
grill can be used for restaurant or large parties. Asking $700 OBO. Please call
337-396-2855 for more information.
SONY VAIO Laptop Computer with Windows XP.
Asking $150 OBO. Please
call 337-396-2855 for more
information.
BLACK AND DECKER
CIRCULAR
SAW
$20.00CallCall 337-5354924 or 378-2802 (08/02)
BOOKCASE, glass doors,
$20.00 Call 337-535-4924
or 378-2802 (08/02)
EXTENDED
STAY
Fully furnished, Jacuzzi,
TV cable & internet,
quiet location.
UNFURNISHED
HOUSES &
APARTMENTS
for lease.
OFFICE &
RETAIL UNITS
for lease.
M ORRIS T EAM
R EALTY LLC
337-239-3885
METAL TWIN/FULL
BED FRAME. $5.00.
Call 337-535-4924 or 3782802 (08/02)
2 TICKETS to see Journey live in concert at the
Coushatta Resort in Kinder
LA on 15 August 13 at 8
PM. Please call 337-3962855.for more information.
VACATION PACKAGE
in Arkansas from 8 Sept to
13 Sept 2013. You will be
staying at a 5 star resort
with Kitchen, Washer/
Dryer, Jacuzzi Tub. You
are only a few miles from
Little Rock, AR. Please
call 337-396-2855 or 337460-9290 for more information.
ONE SAMSUNG 36
INCH TV with remote,
Asking $40 OBO. Please
call 337-396-2855 for more
information.
FRENCH PROVINCIAL
all Wood Dining Room Set
with China Closet, Buffet,
Server, Table six regular
Chairs and two Captain
Chairs also two Extensions
for the Table. Color light
Walnut. Excellent Condition, call 337-239-6710
leave message on Machine.
LITTLE
GIRLS
CLOTHES in sizes 10-12.
All are in excellent condition and includes lots of
name brands. Clothes for
both warm and cold
weather. All are washed
and ready to wear. Call
337-202-1566.
YOUNG GIRL SHOES
in sizes 2-3. Includes 2
pairs of tie up like sneakers,
pink flip flops, and a pair of
Sperry’s. All are in excellent shape and clean. Perfect for the school year.
Call 337-202-1566.
LITTLE
GIRLS
CLOTHES in size 4. All
are in excellent condition
and ready to wear. Lots of
brand names. Call 337202-1566.
NOW LEASING
RAILWAY SUITES
Suite
Sq. Ft.
Rent
#302
906
$755
#303
588
$490
#306
132
$187
#308
659
$549
#309
257
$300
#311
259
$302
#313
305
$305
OFFICE SPACES
UTILITIES INCLUDED IN ABOVE
IN LEESVILLE, CLOSE TO FT. POLK
#1
#2
#3
#4
Also Available:
1227
297
264
336
$1,329
$322
$286
$364
Units may be combined
Six Month and Up Lease Terms
337-239-3885
RE/MAX PREMIERE
GIRLS DANCE SHOES
that fits a shoe size 1- 1
1/2. Shoes include pink
ballet, beige jazz, black
hip-hop, and a black tap
shoe. All are in excellent
condition. Shoes are dance
name brands. Call 337202-1566.
CHILDS
HIGH
SCHOOL
MUSICAL
school backpack. Backpack is hot pink, beige,
and blue. Has large compartments and is in excellent condition. Perfect for
the new school year.
$6.00. Call 337-202-1566.
CONAIR
CERAMIC
plate flat iron for the hair.
Flat iron has multiple temperature settings and a
swivel cord to prevent tangling. Includes black carrying
bag.
Call
337-202-1566.
YOUNG GIRLS INDIAN COSTUME in size
10-12. Costume purchased
at specialty store. Costume includes dress with
matching
headband.
Adorable costume. Perfect
for upcoming Halloween
or
playing
dressup.$15.00. Call 337-2021566.
AUTOS
2008 F150 Triton 4.7 L, V8, 136K miles. Looks and
runs good. $9,800. Can be
financed. 337-238-4473
(08/09)
2006 TAURUS auto, ac/ht.
126K miles. Looks and
runs good. $3,500. 337238-4473. (08/09)
2001 CHEVY EXPRESS
VAN. Seven seater, 3rd
row bench. Looks and
drives good. $4,500. 337432-2307 (08/09)
FOR
SALE.
2001
CHEVY SILVERADO.
Automatic. Cold A/C. Asking $3,500. Neg. Call (305)
962-5602
FOR RENT
3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2
BATH HOUSE for rent.
Fully renovated, near Fort
Polk. Call Dorothy 337238-3569. 8-30
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
HOUSE FOR RENT.
Very nice large rooms and
fenced backyard. Fireplace,
sun porch, huge master
bedroom with walk in
closet. No inside pets! $850
337-238-0383
1186
WEST
HAWTHORNE ROAD.
Three bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, home
alarm system, sits on two
acres of land. $1,250 per
month. For more information call 337-353-7910.
5 BEDROOM, THREE
FULL BATH house located in Rosepine. Large
front and back yards. Open
living area and kitchen, 2
car garage, lots of storage.
$1,200 rent and $1,200 deposit. Located between motorcycle shop and used car
lot on Hwy. 171. Call 337424-2923 or 337-249-3850.
8-16
2 BEDROOM ONE
BATH HOUSE. Very
clean in New Llano area.
New A/C, newly remodeled. $650 rent and $650
deposit. Move in anytime.
Call 337-424-2963 or 337249-3850. 8-16
3 BEDROOM, one and
1/2 bath near Fort Polk.
Call 337-238-3569 (08/09)
CHAPEL RENTALS Attractive 1, 2 & 3 BR.
M.H.`s furnished & unfurnished with C/A/H, located
near Ft. Polk main gate.
Special Military Deposit.
Apartments available as
well. Reasonable rates.
Must see to appreciate.
Call 239-0587 or 3963690. We support our
troops! TFN
Now Hiring
Military Spouses
and Retired Military
Armed Forces Benefits Network
seeks individuals to fill positions
in the Ft. Polk area
Representatives will provide information to active duty
personnel and their families on their military and gov’ t
benefits including financial matters. AFBN provides
training and paid vacations for those who qualify.
For more info:
View our informative video at http://www.opportunity.afbn.us
Full time income, part time effort. $500-$1500 per week.
Send Resume to: [email protected]
or call Mr. Nordquist from 9-5 PST at 866-729-7845 x 202
Morris Team Realty, LLC
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