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Reader feedback
“It’s important to
celebrate the diversity
of America,” said Lt. Col.
Rudy Lunasin. See page
2 for more Black History
Month feedback.
Grappling
for gold
Pillows for
wounded warriors
Volunteers help
Red Cross support
recovering service
members. See page 5.
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Union
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Vol. XVI, No. 10
Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Warriors battle
for bragging
rights on mats,
courts. See pages
13, 16 and 17.
Feb. 27, 2014
Photos by Carl Burnett
Training with USAREUR’s NATO partners in Wiesbaden
Members of the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, provide medical evacuation support for U.S. Army Europe international combat lifesaver
training Feb. 19 on Clay Kaserne. USAREUR’s Surgeon General team provided the training and certification at the Dragon’s Lair combat lifesaver
training facility on Clay Kaserne for members of the Bundeswehr, Finnish and Austrian armies, including German military working dog teams.
Soldiers helping Soldiers
Annual fundraising campaign kicks off March 7
By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
Public Affairs Office
More than seven decades
have passed since military
leaders recognized that readily
available help was needed for
Soldiers and their families facing financial hardship.
Since Army Emergency Relief was
founded by the Secretary of War and Army
Chief of Staff in 1942, “we
have given away some $1.5 billion,” said Mary Cheney, Wiesbaden Army Community Service
manager for AER counseling and
AER loans. “We not only help
Soldiers, we also help retirees,
immediate family members and
surviving spouses.”
While interest-free loans
are the primary mode of AER
assistance, other forms include
scholarships and grants.
“For wounded warriors
coming out of theater, we give a
one-time $500 grant to help them
in transition,” said Cheney.
As the perfect example
of “Soldiers helping Soldiers,” AER relies on the
generosity of contributors.
Last year people pledged
more than $81,000 in U.S.
Army Garrison Wiesbaden,
Cheney said, adding that this
year’s fundraising campaign
kicks off March 7. The AER
campaign continues through
May 15.
“Anybody can give,”
Cheney said. “It can be a onetime monetary contribution or,
if they prefer to spread it out
throughout the year, they can
do it by allotments.”
Examples of AER assistance
include everything from emerPhoto by Karl Weisel
gency leave situations to help
Marchers make their way through the streets of Frankfurt
with covering the loan on one’s
during the annual Fasching parade.
primary vehicle, medical bill
payments to the cost of special
helmets for infants. “Turnaround
can be in as little as 30 minutes,
Know the legal limits nacht, carnival in Europe is
depending on the complexity of
time when people tend to
and avoid pickpockets aconsume
the case,” Cheney said.
more beer, wine and
By Robert Szostek
“We don’t charge any interliquor
than
usual. Officials at
U.S. Army Europe Office of the
est,” said Cheney, explaining Provost
the U.S. Army Europe Office
Marshal Public Affairs
that people in need should
Office
of the Provost Marshal remind
contact AER before turning to a
Whether the locals call it members of the U.S. forces that
See AER on page 5 Carnevale, Fasching or Fas- See Fasching on page 5
Hazard-free Fasching
Youths knock down pins to earn scholarships ... page 12
Commentary
Why do we still celebrate
Feedback: Black
History Month?
Claudia Vidal
Wiesbaden spouse
“Black people are a big part
of our country. Black history
is more relevant now than
ever since we have a black
president. And the United
States is the most multicultural country in the world.”
Patricia Schlachter
Wiesbaden High School
United States history teacher
“You have to understand
your past to see where you’re
going. Also, so we can pay
respect to all those people
who fought for civil rights, as
a result making our country
better.”
Joseph Harris
Special Events chief
“So the importance of those
actions and those who fought
hard are not forgotten.”
Joe Collier
Wiesbaden Fitness Center
maintenance specialist
“To recognize what black
people have done for the U.S.
But to me, we should stop. I
know what I am. We all share
the same history.”
Carrie John
Wiesbaden Fitness Center
service attendant
“For knowledge and the
young ones to learn history. I
didn’t pay attention in history
class, and now I’m learning
every day. It’s important.”
Herald Union published by
Ask the commander
Editor ’s note:
Have something
you’d like to
share with the
commander?
Visit the garrison’s Facebook
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Wiesbaden), send
an ICE comment
or contact the
C o m m a n d e r ’s
Hotline (click the
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on the garrison
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tion about AAFES operations
please contact
the Exchange’s
Brad Nisbett at
nisbettb@aafes.
com.
Kudos for
the MPs
Joe P. commented: I would
like to commend
Col. David Carstens,
the Wiesbaden
U.S. Army Garrison
Military Police
Wiesbaden
for quickly and
commander
professionally
Coffee on Clay Kaserne handling an ugly scene between
Andrew P. commented: two parents during yesterday’s
Please reconsider the AAFES wrestling championships. It was
decision to move the Kult amazing how fast they reacted
Coffee truck from next to the and took charge of the situaCommunity Bank to the mini- tion and remained non-biased
market. Kult serves the best in removing both parties along
coffee on post, it has a large with the additional people intercustomer base and moving will rupting them. Their interventake it out of range for many tion allowed all others within
Soldiers, family members and the gym to focus on the kids
employees. The customer ser- wrestling next on the mat and to
vice is fantastic.
give them the due respect. They
Response: Andrew, the also stopped another emotional
EspressoCult vendor on Clay teenager from getting involved.
Kaserne decided to end their con- We traveled from England to see
tract weeks early with their last our son compete and didn’t want
day of operation Jan. 31. They to see two upset parents without
provided an excellent service to regard of self-composure give
the community, and AAFES offi- a bad example to all of the
cials said they are sad to see them other students and children in
go, but added that a Starbucks the building. Again, thank you
is scheduled to open a new store and the entire staff for acting
on Clay Kaserne later this year. quickly.
Community members can also
Response: Another great
get coffee at the Express, Clay example of our local Military
bakery located in the Food Court Police taking charge and helpand Java Cafe located inside the ing ensure a safe and secure
Shali Center. For more informa- environment for all of our
greater Wiesbaden military
community family. Thanks for
your feedback, Joe, and kudos
to those who helped diffuse this
situation to make the DoDDS
Wrestling Championships another example of “Wiesbaden:
Your home in Germany.”
Barking dogs
Vicky L. asked: Please, can
someone tell me who to contact
in regards to my neighbors three
dogs barking constantly when
left alone for hours?
Response: You should contact your stairwell or building
coordinator to help resolve the
situation as per guidance in the
Resident Handbook — www.
wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/
newcomers/housing/ResidentHandbook.pdf. Should there
be an issue with your stairwell
or building coordinator, as a
last resort, you can contact the
Commander’s Hotline at www.
wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/feedback/commanders_hotline.asp
Unsafe driving
Kimberly J. inquired: Is
there any protocol in filing a
complaint about drivers I saw on
B455 today who were in Armyissued vehicles? I witnessed
extremely unsafe actions, and
one person actually stuck her
head out of the car and yelled
at me in my POV. I was terribly disappointed to see service
members behaving like that.
Response: Kimberly, when
witnessing criminal or suspicious behavior please report
it to the Wiesbaden Military
Police at civ (0611) 705-5096.
Keep up with the latest news and information on the “Garrison Wiesbaden” Facebook
page, “usagwiesbadenpa” Twitter page or
check out photos from
around the community on Flickr at
www.flickr.com/photos/wpao
Command and newspaper staff
The Herald Union, printed exclusively for members of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, is an authorized, unofficial Army newspaper published under USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens
the provisions of AR 360-1. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. government or the Department of De- USAG Wiesbaden Acting Command Sergeant Major
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News and features
News flash
Temporary Vehicle Reg location
The Wiesbaden Vehicle Registration Office will
temporarily relocate to Building 7539 (across from
its current location) March 3-7 while renovations
are in progress. During that time only appointments
will be taken (except for emergency clearance
walk-ins) due to limited space and computers.
Also, only payment by check or money order will
be possible. Call civ (0611) 143-548-7821 or -7819
to make an appointment.
Veterinary Clinic hours
The Wiesbaden Veterinary Clinic will remain
open until 7 p.m. on March 5. Starting March 10
pet registrations will be done on an appointment
basis only. The clinic will close at noon on March
13 and 27 for training and at noon on March 31 for
inventory. Call the clinic at civ (0611) 705-6283
for more information.
Earth Day Photo Contest
Get your photos featured in the Herald Union
and vie for the chance to win an Army and Air
Exchange Service gift certificate in our Earth Day
Photo Contest. Photos should have been taken in
2014 in and around Wiesbaden with the theme
“Green Cities.” Be sure to include your name and
“Earth Day” in the subject line when sending your
digital photos (no more than three per person) to
army.wiesbadenpao@mail.com by April 14. Call
mil 337-7405 for more information.
Blue Ribbon nomination
Aukamm Elementary School has been
nominated as a Blue Ribbon School — the only
school in the Department of Defense Dependents
Schools-Europe to receive the honor from the U.S.
Department of Education which recognizes public
and private elementary, middle and high schools
where students perform at very high levels or
where significant improvements are being made
in students’ academic achievement.
History Group
Dr. Andrew Morris, U.S. Army Europe historian, will talk about the 70th anniversary of DDay during the Wiesbaden History Group’s next
get-together in the Clay Chapel Activity Room.
The event, open to all ages, starts at 5:30 p.m. on
March 6.
Put it on ICE
Have you been waiting to submit feedback
for a garrison service or facility but aren’t sure
how? Submitting an electronic Interactive Customer
Evaluation card ensures the appropriate manager
gets the submission immediately. To access ICE
visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil and click on the ICE
button on the bottom left side of the page. This will
take you to the garrison’s ICE page. Once there
either use the “Service Provider Search” option, the
“Show All” option or “Submitting a Site” comment.
You can leave your contact information and request
a response from management or you can leave an
anonymous submission. All are reviewed — so
make sure your feedback is heard. Put it on ICE.
Photo by Karl Weisel
Dental Art Contest winners
Winners of the Wiesbaden Dental Clinic’s Art Contest show off their certificates during a ceremony
at the Clay Chapel Feb. 21. First place winners in each of the three categories were Marley Cuplesse,
Kaylin Frazier and Grace Beville; second place Sienna Cacciotti, Lilly Radojevic, Sidra Blackwelder;
and in third place were Aoife Mersino, Hina Calimlim and Ruby Moore. “You guys did an amazing
job and I’m proud of you,” said Dr. (Maj.) Kevin Parker, the contest organizer.
Teachers receive medals
For service in Afghanistan
Story and photo by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Two Hainerberg Elementary School teachers were
honored with Global War on Terrorism Medals during
a ceremony in the school’s Media Center Feb. 19.
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, recognized Georgene Zaydell
and Kelly Dorsch for having volunteered to serve in
Afghanistan for a year, helping Afghan service members improve their English language skills.
“This demonstrates once again that you do not
need a uniform to serve,” said Carstens. “Not only
do we have teachers who do that every day, these
two individuals put themselves in harm’s way and
volunteered to do so.”
The two, who both have a master’s degree in English as a Second Language, applied to take part in the
civilian expeditionary workforce through the Defense
Language Institute the spring before, after DoD put
out the word seeking volunteers.” Once accepted into
the program, they headed back to the United States
for predeployment preparation at Camp Atterberry,
Ind., before traveling to Afghanistan.
“There were quite a few DoD teachers who did this
before us,” said Dorsch, explaining that that helped
in gearing up for the year in the program.
While Zaydell worked with members of various
Afghan military organizations in Kabul, Dorsch taught
select groups of Afghan pilots in Shindand.
“It was a unique situation where we actually lived
with our students,” said Dorsch, explaining that every
Thursday she and fellow members of the staff had
Chai (tea) with the students. “I’m still friends with
quite a few them today.
“It really was a great experience,” she said, “that
you take away so much from. You want your Afghan
Col. David Carstens (from left) awards Georgene
Zaydell and Kelly Dorsch with the Global War
on Terrorism Medals as Principal Penelope Miller-Smith looks on.
students to remain safe after you leave.”
Despite some challenging times, such as an active
shooter on one of the bases where Zaydell lived and
worked, and tension during Ramadan, she said she
“would go back in a heartbeat. I felt secure with the
NATO forces there.
“We were serving our country in a different capacity,” she added, “serving as ambassadors. It was
an honor.”
Both longtime Hainerberg teachers said they
wanted to go “to a country that was trying so much
to help itself — to help the people have a better future
— help them grow.”
While deployed, Dorsch kept a blog (sandthroughmytoes.com) detailing her experience and communicated with the Wiesbaden school on a regular basis.
“We got to send care packages to them throughout
the year,” said Penelope Miller-Smith, Hainerberg
Elementary School principal.
“I think it really connected our staff with an experience that really hit home with them,” Miller-Smith
said. “This was a real, personal connection to what
many of the parents of our students go through.”
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News and features
From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
Feb. 6
Marijuana: A Soldier is being charged with controlled substance violations, use of marijuana.
Feb. 7
Property damage: A noncommissioned officer
became a victim when an unknown person
damaged his or her vehicle while it was legally
parked on Clay Kaserne.
Civilian misconduct: A family member is being
charged with child neglect and civilian misconduct.
Feb. 8
Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with
leaving the scene of a traffic accident, operating a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating
substances and operating a motor vehicle while
suspended.
Feb. 9
Drunken driving: An Airman is being charged
with drunken driving and fleeing the scene of a
traffic accident.
Obstruction: An Airman is being charged with allowing an unauthorized person to drive a U.S.
Army Europe-plated vehicle, fleeing the scene
of a traffic accident, failure to use emergency
equipment, and obstruction of justice interfering
with police investigations.
Feb. 10
Failure to obey regulation: A Soldier is being
charged with failure to obey order or regulation/
re-register a privately owned vehicle.
Feb. 11
Larceny: A family member is being charged with
larceny of Army and Air Force Exchange Service
property and civilian misconduct.
Feb. 12
fleeing the scene of a traffic accident.
inattentive driving.
Feb. 13
Property damage: The government became a
victim when an unknown person fled the scene
after damaging a government vehicle while it
was parked on Clay Kaserne.
Failure to obey regulation: An officer is being
charged with failure to obey order or regulation/
re-register a POV.
Feb. 15
Drunken driving: A civilian employee is being
charged with drunken driving and civilian misconduct.
Feb. 18
Drunken driving: An NCO is being charged with
drunken driving and a traffic accident caused by
inattentive driving.
Driving suspension: A Soldier had his or her onpost driving privileges suspended for 30 days
due to excess parking tickets.
Feb. 19
Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being
charged with a traffic accident caused by improper
backing, failure to report involvement and civilian
misconduct.
Larceny: An officer is being charged with larceny
of government property and fraud.
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Recognizing outstanding service
Members of the Directorate of Public Works’ Sign Production Team start off the day Feb. 13 with a
breakfast in the garrison commander’s office. Col. David Carstens hosted the team as part of a new
initiative to recognize outstanding service in the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. A photo of the
winning Quarterly Team Award was featured in the Herald Union (taken at the All Hands Meeting
in December) and hangs in the garrison headquarters.
Making career choices
Fair stresses leadership options for 66th MI Brigade members
an opportunity for young female Soldiers to interact
with women in other Army career fields to learn more
U.S. Army Europe’s 66th Military Intelligence about the options available to them.
The fair included 12 booths from Army orgaBrigade hosted a career fair in Wiesbaden Feb. 14 to
nizations
and career fields such as the Army Judge
showcase career paths available to brigade Soldiers.
Advocate
General’s Corps, counterintelligence, and
The brigade, an Army Intelligence and Security
warrant
officer
candidate and flight training. Female
Command unit that supports USAREUR, conducts
Soldiers
helped
staff most of the booths, to share
the events quarterly to educate its members about
personal
experiences
and knowledge of their fields.
career options available to them while in uniform. The
Master
Sgt.
Rebekah
Skobba of the 66th took part
fair was open to all Soldiers, but this month’s event
in
the
fair
as
the
subject-matter
expert in counterinemphasized options for female enlisted Soldiers who
telligence.
Skobba
said
her
role
in the event was to
have not yet pinned on sergeant’s stripes.
help
provide
information
to
Soldiers
who might not
Sgt. Maj. Tammy Everette, noncommissionedbe
aware
of
all
the
career
options
available
to them.
officer-in-charge of the fair, said the program provided
Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, USAREUR’s senior enlisted
adviser, was the key speaker at the
event. Davenport’s remarks emphasized the importance of leadership.
He told fair participants he believes
the future of the Army will be in good
hands because of their leadership, and
encouraged them to mentor their fellow Soldiers.
Lt. Col. April Skou, the officerin-charge for the event, echoed that
sentiment, saying that encouraging
mentorship while providing an opportunity for Soldiers to learn about
USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport encourages available programs were the career
mentorship during the 66th MI Brigade’s Career Fair.
fair’s primary goals.
Story and photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office
News and features
Easing recovery:
Story and photo by
Melissa Taeu Copeland
Special to the Herald Union
“Never forget our wounded warriors.”
That’s the promise kept wholeheartedly by local teens of the American Red
Cross Wiesbaden youth program.
Ten youth volunteers completed 80
pillows Feb. 6, which will be delivered
to the Army Wounded Warrior Program
at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
“We work closely with our Red
Cross office in Landstuhl,” said Jana
Fullmer, ARC Wiesbaden station
manager. “They have told us that the
wounded warriors there always ask for
these types of pillows.”
The pillow project offered teens a
unique opportunity to support wounded
warriors.
“We can’t show our full gratitude to
our wounded warriors, but by giving
them a pillow, we show that we worked
hard on it,” said Stefan Pinkston, ninthgrader at Wiesbaden High School. “I
find it very patriotic that we help the
wounded warriors, and support them
all the way.”
For Kayla Robinson, a WHS senior,
being an ARC volunteer is fun, and the
volunteer opportunities always provide
American Red Cross youth pillow project
supports military’s wounded warriors
a way to improve the lives of others.
“The wounded warriors do a lot for
our country,” said Robinson. “They
are the ones out there fighting for our
freedom, and they are the reason why
we are all here today.”
The pillows will help wounded warriors in their recovery efforts, Fullmer
said, which falls directly under the
mission of the American Red Cross
organization.
“The American Red Cross mission
is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by
mobilizing the power of volunteers and
the generosity of donors,” said Fullmer.
“These pillows help aid our wounded
warriors in their recovery, thus helping
to alleviate their suffering while they
face some of their greatest times of
emergency.”
In addition to the pillows for wounded warriors project, the ARC holds
monthly events for wounded warriors
to, “promote resiliency in their lives, as
well as in their families,” Fullmer said.
Pinkston said that helping wounded
warriors, and those in need, keeps him
coming back for more.
“My favorite part is knowing that I
have done a job well, and done it well
enough that it supports people and helps
people,” he said.
The youth program, composed
of 12 official members, began in November 2013.
“We are so happy our youth program is going so
well,” Fullmer said.
“I think outside of
school there are
very few opportunities for youth to get
involved in volunteer activities.”
Fullmer added
that the youth program is a great way
for teens to give
back to the community, while also
building and enhancing their volunteer resumes.
Hezekiah Ewing stuffs filling in a handmade pillow to
Teens interested
be given to wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional
in joining the proMedical Center.
gram must be at
least 14 years old, and a command- more information on the youth program
sponsored military or civilian dependent or volunteer opportunities at civ (0611)
705-1760 or visit the office in Clay
in Wiesbaden.
Contact the American Red Cross for Kaserne Building 1206.
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host nation and military police are
aware that drinking increases during this period and will increase
their traffic checkpoints.
“Drinking is a major risk
factor that drivers should keep
in mind during the carnival
period,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael
P. Cieslewski, USAREUR’s
provost sergeant major.
OPM officials said the
easiest way to remember the
difference is that two drinks are
going to put a person of average
build at or above the legal blood
alcohol concentration limit.
Cieslewski advises people
to think about how they will get
home from their carnival event
before they leave home. “Designated drivers, unit-sponsored
rides, taxis and public transportation are all good ways to get
home safely,” he said.
Cieslewski also warns people to be careful when accepting
drinks from strangers or leaving
their drinks unattended.
Pickpockets are a big problem
at major events such as carnival,
the sergeant major added. He said
it’s a good idea for people to carry
only as much money as they actually need, and to keep cell phones,
money and keys with them at all
times, safely tucked away.
The International Center for
Alcohol Policies offers a web
page with information on drinking and driving at www.icap.org/
policytools/icapbluebook/blueb
ookmodules/16bloodalcoholc
oncentrationlimits/tabid/176/
default.aspx. For facts and tips
on thwarting pickpockets, visit
www.berlin.de/polizei/english.
html#pickpockets.
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loan shark or other agency offering high-interest loans.
With this year’s theme,
“Army Emergency Relief: A
Soldier’s First Choice,” Cheney
said potential recipients should
not hesitate to ask for help. “It’s
important for people to realize
that there is no shame in requesting AER assistance.”
“AER has benefited every
Soldier from specialist to ma-
USAG Wiesbaden Headquarters
and Headquarters Detachment
commander. “There is no shame
in asking for help. Financial situations arise at odd times. AER
helps relieve the stress of debt
worries.”
“You don’t have to be near a
military installation to receive assistance,” said Cheney. “We have
a memorandum of agreement
with the American Red Cross
after hours as well.”
Unit project officers will have
information about ways to give
to AER. People can call Army
Community Service at civ (0611)
4080-234 for more details about
donating or getting financial
help. When away from a military
installation or after hours, those
in need can contact the Red Cross
through the Armed Forces Call
Center at civ (0611) 705-1760.
AER . . . . . . . . .jor,”. said
. .Capt.
. . Jennifer
. . . Glover,
. . . .and. .you. can. .receive
. . .assistance
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Soldiers get inside look at Hessen’s Parliament
Professional development at
the Landtag in Wiesbaden
Story and photos by Karl Weisel
Many have wandered through the streets and
squares of Wiesbaden without ever considering the
important role the city plays in managing the affairs
of the state of Hessen.
Officers and senior enlisted leaders of U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden took a few hours for professional
development and an inside look at the history and
workings of Hessen’s Landtag (parliament) Feb. 10.
“We want to welcome you as citizens in our community,” said Landtag Director Peter von Unruh,
explaining that Hessen’s Parliament includes 110
members who are elected to serve for five years.
In addition to picking up facts about how the government functions, visitors learned that Wiesbaden’s
Marktkirche is the city’s tallest building, the old city
hall (across from parliament) is the city’s oldest building built in 1610 and the Landtag gets an average of
50,000 visitors a year.
“It was educational — an eye-opening experience
to see how democracy works in another country,” said
Capt. Jennifer Glover, USAG Wiesbaden’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander.
“It was interesting to learn how the citizens bring up
issues and how they are handled in Germany.”
As guests in Hessen while serving with the U.S.
military overseas, many of those on the tour were
familiar with Wiesbaden’s City Hall and other landmarks, but most had never been inside the historic City
Palace and the new Plenary Chamber which began
serving Hessen’s parliament in 2008.
Learning about its role through turbulent transitions in Europe — as a second home to German
emperors, a ducal residence for the Duchy of
Nassau, a revolutionary gathering place and as a
temporary home for the U.S. military immediately
after World War II — Glover said it made her more
appreciative of the chance to learn more about
German history.
For Capt. Jason Hinds, USAG Wiesbaden’s executive officer, the tour provided the chance to “see
the juxtaposition of the old versus the new which
embodies many things about Germany.” The contrast
of the regal palatial furnishings with the extremely
modern Landtag offices helped capture the German
experience, he said, both existing side-by-side in
the present.
Members of the garrison staff examine the Plenary Hall during the Landtag visit.
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Patrick Walz (center) describes the history of the City Palace with its 12,000-piece chandelier, originally made in the Czech Republic and weighing a ton.
“I think this is important for us so that we can
better understand the German government,” Hinds
said. “I thought the Landtag members were exceptional hosts and did a great job of making us feel
welcome.”
As the tourgoers were informed how the members
of the various parties in Hessen’s parliament work
together, the contrast between the powers of the states
in Germany compared to the United States as far as
collecting tax revenues and the history of modern
Hessen’s formation in the aftermath of World War II
(with Proclamation No. 2 on Dec. 1, 1946), those on
the tour said they better appreciate their temporary
home in Germany.
“I know we look at the national level of government
(for support), but I think the state and local levels have
more to do with your quality of life,” while serving
here, Hinds said.
“It definitely highlights the importance of partnership with your host nation,” said Glover. “All in all
it made me want to do more — to get more involved
in the land where I live.”
Environment a top focus of
new Hessen government
By Shayna Brouker
In January, the newly elected Hessen state government made history by creating the first “blackgreen” coalition government in a major German
state. The partnership also marks the beginning
of a trend toward blending green technology with
business.
Black is the color of the Christian Democratic
Union which stands for strong business principles
and conservative values. The Green Party, or Die
Grünen, advocates for sustainable development
among other environmental initiatives. The coalition’s policy will focus on energy and balancing the
budget by 2020 using a unique “green” economic
approach.
Germany, like the United States, has a bicameral congress. The Bundesrat, or upper house, is
equivalent to the Senate, and the Bundestag, or
lower house, is like the House of Representatives.
Legislation must be approved in both houses and
signed into law by the president as well as the
pertinent cabinet minister.
State rights are paramount, with 95 percent of
laws enacted at the state level. Germany has 16
states, with representation at the state and federal
levels determined by population.
As a Hessen resident organization, U.S. Army
Garrison strives to be a good neighbor both environmentally and economically with a robust
recycling plan.
The Green Boot Program, which rewards energy
conservation, encourages water and air quality and
educates garrison staff and residents about green
business practices.
All eyes are on Hessen to witness the new union’s
progress. If successful, it could be a model for other
German states and beyond.
USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden
Thanks for more than 70 years of service
Community
bids farewell
to retirees
By Karl Weisel
Photo by Volker Ramspott
Col. John Spiszer awards retiring Lt. Col. Jason Conrad
with the Meritorious Service Medal.
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service and sacrifices of Spc.
Terry Meeks, 102nd Signal
Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class Nathan
Hale, senior satellite command
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monastery
Seligenstadt
Soldiers and civilians celebrated the careers of three
Wiesbaden Soldiers during a
retirement ceremony in the
Community Activity Center
Feb. 20
“Today we lose about 70
years of experience from our
Army,” said Col. John M.
Spiszer, U.S. Army Europe
deputy chief of staff.
“I think it’s important to
pay tribute to those who have
done so much for their country,”
said Spiszer in recognizing the
German
carnival
season
Command; and Lt. Col. Jason
E. Conrad, deputy command
inspector general for U.S. Army
Europe. Spiszer also recognized
the strong support and sacri-
fices of each of the honoree’s
families.
“By serving they’ve all
earned the right to be proud,”
said Spiszer, pointing out that
all three men have served their
country during 12 years of war
— “a busy and difficult time.
“We’re sad to see you go,”
he said, expressing the Army’s
appreciation of the retiring
Soldiers’ “tremendous level of
experience, competence and
patriotism. … Your efforts and
sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.”
Meeks, who initially joined
the Army in 1987 and supported
Operation Desert Shield in
Saudi Arabia, served 20 years on
active duty and more than five
years in the Army Reserves. He
said he plans to buy a home in
Georgia, work on a Doctorate of
Science degree and write a book
about his Army experiences.
Hale, originally from Dayton, Ohio, entered the Army in
1992. During his 23-year career
he served in various positions
in the United States, Germany,
Korea and Afghanistan.
Conrad, a native of California, bid farewell to the military
after a 23-year career with assignments in Panama, Bosnia,
Kosovo, Iraq, Korea, the United
States and Germany.
In addition to letters signed
by President Barack Obama,
Army Chief of Staff Raymond
T. Odierno, Sergeant Major of
the Army Raymond F. Chandler
and Secretary of the Army John
M. McHugh, retirees received a
U.S. flag, retiree pin and decal.
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U.S. Army Band charms Hofheim with concert
Vater, welcomed the band
alongside U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Garrison ComThe U.S. Army Europe mander Col. David Carstens.
Band and Chorus performed
“We hope that this concert
in the town of Hofheim am helps continue the great friendTaunus for the first time Feb. ship between Germany and the
10 at the Stadthalle Hofheim, United States Army, despite our
charming Hofheimers and small differences,” said Vater.
Americans alike with an hour- The city presented a local bottle
long concert.
of wine as a token of thanks and
“America’s Musical Am- invited the band to perform in
bassadors in Europe,” as they a local music festival.
are known, performed “Octet
“You have your hearts
No. 1” by Josef Myslevicek open for our Soldiers, civiland “Serenade No. 10 (Gran ians and their Families, and
Partita)” by Mozart.
we are very grateful for that,”
The Chairman of the City Carstens said in German. “This
Parliament, Herr Wolfgang concert should be a little sign
By Shayna Brouker
of our gratitude to our German friends and neighbors
for everything you do for us
every day.”
The 12-piece chamber music band is just one part; components include the 65-piece
concert and marching bands,
35-member ceremonial group,
“Night Fire” pop/rock group,
Dixieland band, jazz combo,
“Big Bone Brass Band,” brass
quintet and woodwind quintet.
The U.S. Army Europe Band
and Chorus as a whole performs
more than 200 times each year,
and has appeared in over 20
European and Middle Eastern
countries from Russia to Iraq.
Wolfgang Vater (from right), chairman of Hofheim’s City Parliament, and Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, thank members of the USAREUR Band for
their performance at the Stadthalle Hofheim Feb. 10.
Legal advice:
What to do if you suspect tax return identity theft
Identity theft is one of the
fastest growing crimes nationwide, and refund fraud caused
by identity theft is one of the
biggest challenges facing the
Internal Revenue Service.
The IRS is focused on preventing, detecting and resolving
identity theft cases. More than
3,000 IRS employees work on
identity theft cases and more
than 35,000 employees are
trained to work with taxpayers
to recognize and provide assistance when identity theft occurs.
Taxpayers can encounter
identity theft involving their
tax returns in several ways. One
instance is where identity thieves
try filing fraudulent refund claims
using another person’s stolen
identifying information. Innocent taxpayers are victimized
because their refunds are delayed.
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P Don’t carry your Social
Security card or any documents
that include your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
P Don’t give a business your social security
number or individual
taxpayer indentification
number just because
they ask. Give it only
when required.
P Protect your financial
information.
P Check your credit report
every 12 months.
P Secure personal information in your home.
P Protect your personal
computers by using firewalls
and anti-spam/virus software,
updating security patches and
changing passwords for Internet
accounts.
P Don’t give personal
information over the phone,
through the mail or on the Internet unless you have initiated
the contact or you are sure you
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know who you are dealing with.
If your tax records are not
currently affected by identity
theft, but you believe you may
be at risk due to a lost or stolen
purse or wallet, questionable credit card
activity or credit report,
contact the IRS Identity
Protection Specialized
Unit at 800-908-4490,
extension 245.
Be alert to possible identity
theft if you receive a notice from
the IRS or learn from your tax
professional that:
P More than one tax return
for you was filed;
P You have a balance due,
refund offset or have had collection actions taken against
you for a year you did not file
a tax return;
P IRS records indicate you
received more wages than you
actually earned; or
P Your state or federal benefits were reduced or cancelled
because the agency received in-
formation reporting an income
change.
If you receive a notice from
the IRS and you suspect your
identity has been used fraudulently, respond immediately by
calling the number on the notice.
If you did not receive an IRS
notice but believe you’ve been
the victim of identity theft, contact the IRS Identity Protection
Specialized Unit at the number
listed above.
In addition, the IRS recommends you take additional steps
with agencies outside the IRS:
w Report incidents of identity theft to the Federal Trade
Commission at www.consumer.
ftc.gov or the FTC Identity Theft
hotline at 877-438-4338 or TTY
866-653-4261.
w File a report with the local police.
w Contact the fraud departments of the three major credit
bureaus:
* Equifax — www.equifax.
com, 800-525-6285;
* Experian – www.experian.com, 888-397-3742;
* TransUnion — www.
transunion.com, 800-680-7289.
w Close any accounts that
have been tampered with or
opened fraudulently.
More information is available at www.irs.gov/uac/Identity-Protection-Tips
Taxpayer Guide to Identity
Theft — www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-to-Identity-Theft
(Courtesy of the Wiesbaden
Legal Assistance Office. Information for this article was
reproduced with permission
of the IRS. The Wiesbaden
Tax Center is located on the
second floor of Building 1043
on Clay Kaserne. For more
information call mil 337-4755
or civ (0611) 705-4755. The
Tax Center is open Monday
through Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.,
with the last sign-in each day
at 4:15 p.m.)
Culture College eases transition to Germany
By Shayna Brouker
How do I take the train
from Wiesbaden to Frankfurt?
Where can I find a veterinarian
off-post? Why is the service at
restaurants so slow?
Find the answers to these
questions and many more at
Army Community Service’s
Culture College, held every
month for new Soldiers, family members and civilians. The
two-day course covers German
culture, history and basic facts
about Wiesbaden and Germany,
an orientation of garrison programs and services, and even
a walking tour of downtown
Wiesbaden.
The course was adapted
from the previous Headstart
Program two years ago. Before
that, Irmgard Goebel, a native
German, taught the Newcomer
Orientation briefing for spouses
for 11 years. She has lived in the
Wiesbaden area for more than
40 years and helped develop
Culture College to “put people
at ease.”
“I want people to feel
comfortable going out in the
community and making new
friends,” she said.
On the first day of the February class, Cultural Orientation
Day, Goebel discusses cultural
peculiarities and customs, such
as Germans’ tendency to take
words at face value. She told a
story about a German woman
who knitted her American
neighbor a sweater. The American remarked that she wished
she could knit like her, so the
next day the German came over
with needles and yarn.
“We take things literally,”
said Goebel. “We are not very
polite, but we are honest. We
don’t compliment a lot, but
when we do, we mean it.”
On the second day, Goebel
leads class members on a walking tour through downtown
Wiesbaden to become oriented
with the city. Lessons include
how to buy a train ticket, where
to recycle bottles and cans in
the grocery store, and where to
find the Kurhaus casino, Market
Square, cafes and restaurants
and other notable sites.
On the third day, the Wies-
Photos by Shayna Brouker
Irmgard Goebel points out sights along Taunus Strasse, just steps away from the Hessen
State Chancellery during a walking tour of downtown Wiesbaden Feb. 11.
baden Entertainment Center grams and services set up
hosts the garrison-wide ori- booths.
entation day. Representatives
Col. David Carstens, garfrom ACS; the Garrison Public rison commander speaks last,
Affairs Office; Directorate of welcoming all to “Wiesbaden
Emergency Services; Trans- your home in Germany.”
More than 30 people atformation Stationing Office;
Dental and Health Clinic; tended the February course,
Department of Defense De- including single Soldiers,
pendents Schools-Europe; accompanied Soldiers, chilCivilian Personnel Advisory dren, spouses and civilians.
Center; Sexual Harassment Some attendees had been in
and Assault Response and Wiesbaden for a few years;
Prevention; and Family, Mo- some had been stationed in
rale, Welfare and
Recreation
give information on
their respective
programs.
The WEC
h o s t s
a free,
sponsored Irmgard Goebel invites Culture College stulunch; and dents to sample the mineral-rich hot spring
other pro- water that made Wiesbaden a health haven.
Germany before; some, only
a few weeks. All learned
something new.
“The concept of being in
Germany is great, but it can be
a little intimidating to go and
figure everything out,” said Sgt.
1st Class Michael Gieracz, a
senior technical engineer with
U.S. Army Europe who arrived
in early January with his wife,
Laura, and 2-year-old daughter,
Summer.
“This course gives you the
comfort to go out and do all the
things you would do at home in
the States,” Gieracz said.
“When I see people downtown, I know I did it right because they are not afraid to go
downtown and experience the
culture,” Goebel said. “I really
like what I’m doing.”
A“Wiesbaden Welcome
Guide” that includes information ranging from Wiesbaden
history to garbage sorting tips
to German language basics is
provided to all Culture College
attendees.
The next Culture College
will be held March 10-12.
Contact ACS at mil 335-5234
or civ (0611) 4080-234 to sign
up or visit www.wiesbaden.
army.mil/sites/mwr/CultureCollege.asp.
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Community notes ... Community notes
Baby Fair
Car seat safety checks by certified technicians
and a host of other offerings for expecting parents
and those with infants up to 6 months of age will be
featured at the New Parent Support Program’s Baby
Fair March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Call civ (0611)
4080-234 for more information.
Resiliency Open House
The Wiesbaden Fitness Center will be the site of
a community-wide Resiliency Open House March 4
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick up giveaways, information
and learn about community support services.
Fasching Bingo
Friends of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade
host a Fasching Bingo event March 1 at the Hainerberg
Elementary School multipurpose room. Doors open
at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Come in costume
and get one free bingo card. Food and drinks will be
available for purchase.
Crystal Bunco
The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club holds
Crystal Bunco Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Army Community Service cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing.
Cost is $10. Bring a potluck dish to share. RSVP to
special_events@wiesbadenspousesclub.com.
Welfare grants
Is your private organization in the Wiesbaden community in need of funds for a worthy cause? Consider
applying for a Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club
welfare grant. Visit www.wiesbadenspousesclub.com
or email wcsc_welfare@yahoo.com for details.
BOSS potato dinner
USO and the Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers host a free, home-style BOSS potato dinner
at the Warrior Zone March 11 from 6-9 p.m. Call civ
(0611) 705-5042 for details.
FOIA/PA training
A Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act training
session will be held for primary and alternate FOIA/
PA officers, attorneys and legal advisers March 25-
Photo by Federica LeMauk
‘Read Me a Story’
Parent to Parent team member Katja Pinkston reads “The Three Questions” to a group of children during story time at the Wiesbaden Library. Parent to Parent will host a family literacy
event March 23 from 3-5 p.m. at Aukamm Elementary School. Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, U.S.
Army Europe deputy chief of staff, Operations, will read “The Three Questions [Based on a story
by Leo Tolstoy],” by Jon J. Muth. Organizers said the book should appeal to all ages as it addresses life’s fundamental questions. Each family attending will receive a free copy of the book.
Space is limited, so make reservations at PtoP.Wiesbaden@MilitaryChild.org by March 17.
27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will be held
in the Digital Training Facility (Building 1638) on
Clay Kaserne. Register by sending name, unit, unit
indentification number and DSN to usarmy.badenwur.
usareur.mbx.freedom-of-information-act@mail.mil.
Scream-free parenting
Revolutionize your family with a new approach to
interacting with your child by learning “Scream-Free
Parenting.” The free seminar will include child care
and bowling. It will be held April 16 from 6-10 p.m.
at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Sign up by
calling civ (0611) 4080-254.
Spouse sponsorship
A spouse sponsorship training class will be
held March 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Army
Community Annex (Texas Str. 57, Apt. 1). Reserve a space by calling civ (0611) 4080-234.
PWOC spring semester
Photo courtesy of Steve Eclavea
Single Soldier concerns
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
commander, and Master Sgt. Richard Jungmann, acting command sergeant major, listen to concerns of
single Soldiers during a Wiesbaden Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Council session at the Warrior
Zone Feb. 5.
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The Protestant Women of the Chapel will hold
their spring semester of Bible studies Tuesdays
from 9-11:45 a.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel and
Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Clay Chapel.
Child care will be provided. Email wiesbadenpwoc@gmail.com for more information.
‘American Girl’ social
An “American Girl” social for girls ages 6
and above is held every third Saturday of the
month at 10 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Library on
Clay Kaserne. Girls should bring their American Girl dolls with to the social. Activities will
include the reading of an American Girl book,
artwork, discussion of etiquette, tea and cookies.
Make reservations by calling the library at civ (0611)
705-1740 or Joyce Schloesser at civ (06128) 489 202.
BOSS happenings
Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers offers Movie Nights at the Warrior Zone on
Clay Kaserne on Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m.
Disaster training
The Wiesbaden American Red Cross holds disaster
volunteer training March 12-14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Classes will be held at the Red Cross in Building 1206 on Clay Kaserne. Call civ (0611) 705-1760
to sign up.
Financial classes
Army Community Service hosts a “Budgeting for
Baby” class March 19 and “Women and Finances”
March 26. Classes, from 2-3:30 p.m., are held in
Building 7790, Room 22, in Hainerberg Housing.
Call civ (0611) 4080-254.
Storage rentals
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation offers storage rentals At
McCully Barracks in Wackernheim. Call Outdoor
Recreation at civ (0611) 705-5760 for details.
La Leche League
The La Leche League meets every fourth Friday
of the month at the USO Cottage in Hainerberg
Housing. Nursing babies, mothers and mothers-to-be
are always welcome. For breastfeeding information
contact Carol at civ (06257) 942 869 or by email at
carol.hunter@lalecheliga.de.
Schools page — Partners in education
Schoolbits ... Schoolbits
‘Grease’ at the high school
Wiesbaden High School’s Drama Department features its
production of the popular musical, “Grease,” Feb. 27, 28, March
1, 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m.; March 2 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets at
the door or visit www.wiesbadendrama.com for reservations.
College Night
Wiesbaden High School’s Booster Club holds a College
Night in the school’s multipurpose room March 4 from 6-8:30
p.m. Representatives include Rutgers University, the U.S. Naval Academy, Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps, Temple
University and Texas Christian University, among others. The
evening will also feature financial aid and scholarship questionand-answer sessions in the high school’s Media Center at 6:30
and 7:30 p.m. Call civ (0611) 705-2260 for more information.
Registration for next school year
Wiesbaden community schools will hold registration for
the 2014/2015 school year March 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
March 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Middle
School gym. Parents should bring updated orders, shot records
and contact information. All students presently enrolled in
school must re-register for the new school year.
FAST classes
The Wiesbaden Education Center holds Functional Academic Skills Training classes March 3-25, May 1-21 and July
1-23. Classes are Monday through Friday from 7:45-11:45
a.m. Soldiers must see a counselor at the Education Center to
enroll. Call civ (0611) 705-5559 or mil 337-5559.
‘Respect in Every Style’
Army Community Service hosts a “Respect in Every Style”
fashion show and “Wiesbaden Walks the Runway Against Teen
Dating Violence” after-party dance Feb. 28 at the Tony Bass
Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. The fashion show, open to
the entire community, starts at 6 p.m. Members of the Army
Community Service staff will demonstrate how to dress for
success for less. The after-party dance is for high school
students only. There will be giveaways, a DJ and food. ACS
will also provide transportation between Wiesbaden housing
areas and Clay Kaserne for high school students.
Studying business?
The Kaiserslautern American-German Business Club offers
a €1,000 scholarship for those studying business or businessrelated courses at the University of Kaiserslautern or at any
accredited university and having a home residence in the area
surrounded by Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens, Saarbruecken, Koblenz and Mainz. Applicants must have one year remaining
to completion of a degree or be a high school senior who has
been accepted to a college or university. Deadline to submit
a 500-750 word essay — in English — about how business
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Local schools update
Principals, leaders, parents focus on issues at IAC meeting
By Karl Weisel
After-school programs at
Aukamm Elementary School,
another first-place achievement
at the Brain Bowl for Wiesbaden
High School and upcoming
TerraNova testing were topics
at the Installation Advisory
Committee Meeting Feb. 11.
“I’m really proud of our
after-school programs,” said
Debbie Parks, Aukamm Elementary School principal.
“You’d think with such a small
school we wouldn’t have so
many opportunities, but we
have lots of different activities
for our students.”
Parks added that in addition
to many extracurricular activities already available, including
the upcoming chess showdown
with Hainerberg Elementary
School on March 29, the school
will soon also feature a Robotics Club.
Parks reported on an antibullying task force, of which she
is a member, saying that sexting
and cyber bullying are on the
rise. “It’s happening, and we
need to deal with it,” she said.
Dr. Susan Hargis, Wiesbaden Middle School principal,
talked about the ongoing emphasis on Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
at the school. With strong partnerships throughout the community, and guest presentations
by a meteorologist and other
industry professionals, students area. “Right now the MPs are
are consistently encouraged to helping us out, but we’re trying
explore the real-world applica- to get more parents to volunteer
tions of what they are learning as crossing guards,” Parks said.
in school.
Other topics discussed dur“We’re very proud of our ing the quarterly meeting were
accomplishments,” said Sha- issues of drivers blocking
ron O’Donnell, Wiesbaden entrances and causing trafHigh School principal, in an- fic issues while dropping off
nouncing the recent win at the their children near Hainerberg
annual Department of Defense
schools and changes in the
Dependents Schools-Europe
school bus program due to
Brain Bowl. O’Donnell also
DoDDS budget constraints.
let community members know
“We’re having to cut 10 percent
that they are invited to enjoy
a production of “Grease” by from our student transportation
school drama students. (Edi- program,” said Dr. Dell Mctor’s note: “Grease” will be Mullen, Kaiserslautern District
performed Feb. 27, 28, March superintendent.
1, 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m.; March Host nation partners
2 at 2 p.m. Pick up tickets at
Col. David Carstens, U.S.
the door or reserve by visiting Army Garrison Wiesbaden
www.wiesbadendrama.com.) commander, asked school adAnother important date to ministrators to share news about
note, O’Donnell said, is the any host nation partnerships
upcoming annual College Night they have occurring. “You are
at Wiesbaden High School on all doing some incredible things.
March 4. “We think it’s time … No event that you do with
for our underclassman to start a German school is too small
thinking about where they will to share with the host nation
going after graduation,” she media.” Carstens asked the
said. It’ll be held in the school’s educators to let members of the
multipurpose room from 6-8:30 garrison’s Public Affairs Office
p.m. with special financial aid know about German-American
and scholarship sessions in the events so that the word can get
school’s Media Center at 6:30 out about these extremely posiand 7:30 p.m.
tive partnerships.
Parents were encouraged to
Aaron Chapuis of the garcontact Aukamm Elementary rison’s Child, Youth and School
School if they are interested Services Division and acting
in helping serve as crossing IAC facilitator, said the next
guards for children on their IAC meeting will be held in
way to school in the housing April.
Aukamm highlights
Aukamm Elementary School seeks German-speaking volunteers to help with German Club which meets Wednesdays
after school and adult volunteers to assist as crossing guards
on Rheinlandstrasse. Upcoming events at the school include
an oral reading contest March 6 at 3:30 p.m., TerraNova
testing for grades three to five March 10-14, a School Advisory
Committee meeting March 19 at 2:45 p.m., a U.S. Army
Europe Band performance for grades kindergarten to five
March 27, Parent Teachers Association Bingo Night March
28 and parent-teacher conferences (no school for students)
April 18. Call civ (0611) 705-6260 for more information.
Photo by Chrystal Smith
Candy Grams support
wounded warriors
Photo by Lisa Williams
Michelle Stephens, Aukamm Elementary School fifth-grade teacher, explains the
process of purchase and delivery of candy grams to students. The Aukamm Student
Council sold Candy Grams to Aukamm students for Valentine’s Day to raise money to
support wounded warriors. Photo right: Mary Tanner, Ryley Bullock, Kaitlyn Crader
and Abigail Young sell and fill out Candy Grams at the school.
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Sports and leisure
Things to do
Comedy Show March 2
Armed Forces Entertainment
presents the Charlie’s Angels Comedy Show March 2 at 7 p.m. at the
Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.
Doors open at 6 p.m. to adults ages
18 and older.
USO highlights
Join the USO for a trip to the
Heidelberg Vampire Ball March 1,
Limburg March 8, Bern and Basel
March 8, Hidden Heidelberg March
8, Poland: Pottery and Sightseeing
March 14, the Easter Market at
Kloster Eberbach March 15, Amsterdam March 15, St. Patrick’s
Day Parade in Munich March 16
or to the Italian Riviera of Flowers
April 7-11. Stop by any area USO or
call civ (0611) 4080-106 for more
information.
Pfennig Bazaar
The annual Pfennig Bazaar of the
German-American and International
Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will
be held March 7-9 at the Veranstaltungshalle of the Kaiserslautern
Gartenschau. Profits from sales support a wide variety of local charity
projects. Items (in good condition)
can be donated for sale. Call civ
(01577) 3408 463 for details.
Theater highlights
Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart
Playhouse features the drama, “Agnes of God,” on Thursdays, Fridays
and Saturdays through March 8. The
playhouse features the musical comedy, “The Addams
Family,” March 27
to April 19. Call civ
(0611) 816-2473 for
reservations. The English Theatre
Frankfurt has extended performances of “Saturday Night Fever”
through April 27. Call civ (069) 2423
1620 or visit www.english-theatre.
de for ticket information.
Opera, ballet, concert
Enjoy opera and ballet in a grand
setting at the Wiesbaden Staatstheater. Upcoming productions include
the Laban Dance Project “Loops
and Lines” March 6, the Verdi opera
“The Force of Destiny” March 7 and
18, the Cavalli opera “La Calisto”
March 8 and 17, the Prokofiev opera
“The Love of the Three Oranges”
March 9 and 19, the ballet “The
Smell of the Thing” March 13 and
the family concert “Mozart for
Children” March 23. Call civ (0611)
132 325 or visit www.staatstheaterwiesbaden.de for ticket information.
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Bowlers earn scholarship aid
By Karl Weisel
Local youths have been knocking
down pins on their way to scholarship
dollars, thanks to the dedicated volunteers of the Wiesbaden Youth Bowling
League.
“I think it’s just great,” said Richard
Ridge, league secretary. “Right now we
have a total of 44 youth bowlers who
are signed up and certified U.S. Bowling Congress cardholders. We’re taking
31 bowlers to the 2013-2014 European
Zone USBC Pepsi Championship, of
which 17 bowlers participated in the U6
through U12 Division Championship,
held Feb. 8 at the Vogelweh Bowling
Center in Kaiserslautern.”
Four of Wiesbaden’s U12 division
qualifiers — Isiah Cranfield, Caiden
Kopcik, Alessandro Eiseman and Travis
Carr — were invited to bowl with the
U15 to U20 Division youth bowlers at
the Zone Level Competition to be held
March 22-23 at the Eifel Lanes Bowling
Center in Spangdahlem, making it a total
of 18 Wiesbaden bowlers competing in
that championship.
Wiesbaden bowlers picked up where
they left off last season at the U8-12 Pepsi
Tournament in Kaiserslautern on Feb. 8
claiming several top spots at the scratch
tournament (where only the number of
pins knocked down are counted) and
earning USBC scholarship money.
“They’re getting better all the time,”
said league president Walter Cranfield.
“This year really was our break-out year
because we have more kids.”
With a healthy infusion of new
blood — new bowlers from Heidelberg
and Mannheim, and lots of hard-earned,
technical know-how gained through
training every Saturday at the Wiesbaden
Entertainment Center, local bowlers did
extremely well at the Kaiserslautern
tournament, Cranfield said.
“There’s a deeper core of kids,” he
said. “All of our kids are very receptive
to what we’re trying to teach them.”
Ridge said Danny Berardi, a bronze
level trained bowling coach and other
knowledgeable parents help teach
participants everything from bowling
techniques to the proper behavior while
on and off the lanes.
“They learn the strict
rules, that no bullying is
allowed and we teach them
good sportsmanship,” said
Cranfield, adding that parents help coach
and “the older kids help mentor the
younger bowlers.”
Wiesbaden’s Shannon Tross dominated the U8 Division Girls with a
combined score of 262 and a high game
of 105 at the Kaiserslautern tournament
which drew bowlers from Stuttgart,
Wiesbaden, Kaiserslautern, Spangdahlem and SHAPE. In the U8 Division
Boys, Wiesbaden’s Ashton Henry and
Christopher Ahrens placed fifth and
sixth respectively.
In the U10 Division Boys, Wiesbaden’s Andrew McPhee-Linn scored a
high game of 106 and an average score of
70.67 to claim third place. Wiesbaden’s
Kairi King was sixth, Lyndsey Urick was
10th and Michelle McPhee-Linn was
11th for the Girls in the U10 Division.
Isabell-McPee-Linn, celebrated her first
year of bowling and rounded out theGirls
U10 Division taking 13th place.
Wiesbaden dominated the U12 Division Boys — Isiah Cranfield took first
place with a high game of 158, Caiden
Kopcik was third, Alessandro Eiseman
was fourth, Travis Carr was fifth, Benjamin Fessler claimed seventh place and
Daniel Fessler was 12th. Logan Cain,
another novice bowler, also finished
in the top 15. In U12 Division Girls
competition, Wiesbaden’s Allison Urick
scored a combined total of 261 for three
games to earn sixth place.
Trenton Pryor, Wiesbaden’s youngest bowler at age 5, also participated in
the U6 Division at the Kaiserslautern
competition.
Cranfield said he was extremely
proud of the Wiesbaden youth
bowlers. “I get a kick out of watching them do well and what they’ve
accomplished,” he said, adding that
all of those who participate earn money
that goes into their USBC smart account
to be used for college expenses when
they come of age.
Wiesbaden was also dominant in the
Regional Scotch Doubles Tournament
with Caiden Kopcik teaming up with
Zach Kopcik to claim first place, Isiah
Cranfield and Walther Cranfield taking
third place, and Lyndsey Urick and Scott
Anderson claiming fourth place.
Besides competing at tournaments
in Germany, Cranfield said around 14
youths will also advance to compete
at the national bowling competition in
Buffalo, N.Y., in July.
Both league officials thanked parents and Bill Montgomery, Wiesbaden
Entertainment Center manager, for their
outstanding support of the league.
Anyone interested in getting more
information about Wiesbaden’s Youth
Bowling League, which winds down
this summer and then starts up again
next fall, can call Mr. Cranfield at civ
(0611) 380-7555 or Mr. Ridge at civ
(06132) 508 456.
Why would someone sign up for Boot Camp?
running.”
Whatever the reason
for signing up, many keep
Voluntarily signing up for boot camp returning because the
may seem a bit crazy. But for many in trainers keeps participants
the Wiesbaden community it’s the ideal guessing about the workouts for each class.
way to get back in shape.
“I like it because it’s
“I did it to kick start myself back into
different every day,” said
shape,” said Jody McMickle.
Connie Burrow said she joined the Burrow.
“It’s fun. You nevclass to “get motivated and back into a
er know what Lee and
routine.”
Boot Camp, offered by the Wies- Alex (trainers Leander
Participants perform lunges during the Boot
baden Fitness Center, is a circuit training- Townsend and Alex KuepCamp class Feb. 12. The course is offered Tuesstyled class offered at a comparable level per) are going to have you
day and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
of intensity to that one might experience do,” said Michelle Parker.
course three times a week for six weeks.
“It was fun. These lain military basic training.
The class will be offered on Tuesday
“I’m down a dress size,” said McMickle. dies were working really, really hard,”
“I’m definitely stronger,” said Bur- said Kuepper of the participants in last and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Inquire at the
row, adding “it has helped improve my iteration that was offered as a special fitness center for cost and other details.
By Chrystal Smith
Sports and leisure
On their way to precious metal
Wiesbaden High School wrestlers battled through two hard-fought days of competition at the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Wrestling Championships in Wiesbaden Feb. 14-15. Photo above: Alex Wieman puts the squeeze on Lakenheath’s Rye Bennett in a 152-pound
match. Wieman took third place in his weight class. Fellow Wiesbaden 152-pounder Brayden Lamb earned the silver medal. Photo below left: Joseph
Spiszer, 138 pounds, nears a pin on Patch’s Zachery Bolduc on Friday. Bolduc came back to win the gold medal match on Saturday, giving Spiszer
the silver. Photo below: Hunter Lunasin gets a hold on Patch’s William
Miller in a 220-pound face-off. Despite losing the contest, Lunasin came
back to defeat Miller in the final, taking the gold. Other top Warrior finishers were: Dominic Vatcher, fourth 106 pounds; Brendan Sturman,
silver 126 pounds;
Matthew Hall, silver
132 pounds; Steven
Brown, third 160
pounds; Brett Wisti,
fourth 170 pounds;
Justin Vatcher, third
182 pounds; Gumchol Cho, fourth 195
pounds. The Wiesbaden team took
second in Division 1
Photo by Karl Weisel behind Patch.
Sports shorts ... Sports shorts
Golf tournament
The Rheinblick Golf Course
holds the Blickster Scramble
April 19 starting at 8 a.m. Call
civ (0611) 5059-2717 or -2718.
Golf lessons
Wiesbaden’s Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation offers
golf lessons for children ages
7-17 every Saturday April 12
through Oct. 4. Cost is $50 per
month or $150 for the full season.
Call the Rheinblick Golf Course
at civ (0611) 5059-2717.
Soccer refs sought
The Kaiserslautern Officials
Association, which provides
sports officials for the Department of Defense Dependents
Schools-Europe, seeks soccer
officials for the spring sports
season. Starting qualifications
are soccer experience at the high training for $45 a session or $40
school or college level, a desire for a group session. Call David
to give back to the sport and Sturman at civ (0611) 705-5379.
the ability to travel to schools
Krav Maga workshop
throughout the DoDDS area
Learn about the battle-tested
on game days. KOA referees
Israeli self-defense system of
receive game pay, mileage
Krav Maga during a workshop
and overnight lodging when
and seminar March 1 from 11
needed. Call Garrett Field at
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wiesbaden
civ (0151) 4641 1963 or email
Fitness Center. Cost is $100.
garrett.d.field@gmail.com.
Call civ (0611) 705-5541.
Youth sports
registration
Sign up now through Feb. 28
for youth spring sports including
baseball, softball, soccer, track
and field, and golf. For more
information call Parent Central
Services at civ (0611) 705-7928.
Personal training
Wiesbaden’s Fitness Center
features individual personal
Yoga instructor
training
Want to become a certified yoga instructor? YogaFit
instruction (Level 1) will be
offered April 7-8, YogaFit for
Balancing Mood April 10-11
and YogaFit for Warriors April
12-13 at the Sembach Gym
(near Kaiserslautern). Email
info@yogafit.com to register.
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For your health
Baby your brain:
Know the signs of TBI, get plenty of rest
and keep an eye out for vision problems
By Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office
Blurry vision, dizziness, mood
swings, sleep problems and memory
problems: these are all symptoms of
traumatic brain injuries and can last from
a few days to a lifetime, depending on
treatment and severity.
March is Brain Injury Awareness
Month. A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. Brain injuries
do not discriminate. Approximately 2.4
million people sustain brain injuries in
the United States each year. An injury
that happens in an instant can bring
a lifetime of physical, cognitive and
behavioral challenges.
“It’s a multi-system dysfunction that
also affects the family,” said Col. Debra
McNamara, optometrist and TBI specialist at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic.
“The quicker you receive treatment,
the quicker Soldiers and their families
rehabilitate.”
A brain injury can affect a person
Photo by Shayna Brouker
physically and psychologically, and
Col.
Debra
McNamara
demonstrates
a
binocular
vision
test on technician
sometimes the symptoms — like memoSpc.
Nicole
Chester
at
the
Wiesbaden
Health
Clinic.
ry problems or emotional and behavioral
changes — don’t appear immediately.
Vision therapy is an integral part of find reading, computer work, driving
Everyone in the family is affected by treatment for post trauma vision syn- and shooting difficult. They might see
TBI. Changes in relationships, behavior, drome, a problem of up to 75 percent perfectly with one eye, but not so well
finances and social life can add stress to of people with a TBI experience. Brain with both.
family life.
swelling can disrupt ocular motor nerves
“People will tell me, ‘I thought I was
For example, if a child isn’t sleeping in the brain, preventing eyes from mov- crazy — I didn’t know how to explain
well, he or she will be sleepy in school, ing in the same direction at the same time. what was wrong with my vision,’” reand grades might slip, causing stress for
When this happens, patients will counts McNamara.
the child and his or her parents. Early often tilt their head to avoid seeing
Most of the time the problem can
and adequate access to care will greatly double, sending poor information to be fixed with a pair of glasses, prism
increase overall quality of life for the the vestibular system. The result is poor and/or vision training. Some of the
patient as well as the family members, balance, dizziness and headaches.
near-focusing problems resolve after
who play an important role in the care and
PTVS is often overlooked. Until the systemic medications are discontinued.
rehabilitation of individuals with TBIs. vision problems are treated, patients may Headaches also will disappear.
“Alleviating vision problems significantly improves the quality of life,
so optometry is a rewarding role to play
in TBI rehabilitation,” she said.
Other common problems associated
with mild TBI include changes in sleep,
mood, energy, behavioral and cognitive
patterns.
During the height of combat, the numbers of service members who experience
a TBI increased by approximately 10,000
per quarter and the majority of these (80
to 85 percent) have been classified as
mild TBI. Although most patients with
mild TBI recover completely within
three months of injury, some patients experience persistent symptoms and have
trouble rehabilitating, particularly when
they have co-occurring conditions such
as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — or
suffer another TBI soon after.
As the war winds down, most new
TBIs result from fights, and ski, bicycle
and other sports accidents.
“If you take a fall and hit your head
while snowboarding and end up with
a headache, the worst thing you can
do is get back on the board and risk
taking another fall on the slopes,” said
McNamara.
Brains need darkness and rest. In Afghanistan, she said, TBI patients would
rest in “TBI tents” for up to 72 hours to
let their brains heal.
WAHC providers are here to ensure
Soldiers and families have access to
acute care treatment as well as comprehensive rehabilitation for traumatic
brain injury. If you suspect you or a
family member has suffered a TBI,
immediately call the WAHC at mil 3376339/6320 or civ (0611) 705-6320 or an
off-post clinic after hours.
Ten facts to keep in mind about Traumatic Brain Injury
@ 2.4 million people suffer a TBI in the U.S. every year.
@ Blasts are a leading cause of TBIs in a warzone. Otherwise, falls account for 35 percent of
TBIs; motor vehicle crashes, 17 percent.
@ TBI is a contributing factor to a third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S.
@ TBIs can increase the risk for epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
@ Males are about 1.5 times as likely as females to sustain a TBI.
@ Children aged 0 to 4 years, teens aged 15 to 19 years, and adults aged 65 years and older
are most likely to sustain a TBI.
@ Having a concussion increases the risk of having another, and those with multiple concussions
take longer to recover.
@ Kids who suffer a concussion may have a much slower recovery if they’ve sustained one or
more blows to the head in the past, according to studies.
@ Studies have also shown that kids who have the most mental activity after a concussion took
the longest time to fully recover — an average of 100 days.
@ Bicycling, football, playground activities, basketball, and soccer are associated with the greatest number of TBI-related emergency room visits. (Information courtesy of the Brain Injury
Association of America and www.webmd.com)
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Sports
Travel and leisure
When in
Rome
Story and photos by Shayna Brouker
Ready for your own Roman holiday? Need
some pizza, pasta, parmesan and prosciutto in
your life? Now is the time to go, with sunny, mild
weather and smaller tourist hordes. It truly would
take you an eternity to explore all the Eternal City
has to offer, and this is but a primer for your first
voyage. So toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain,
ensuring you return to see the sites you didn’t get to
on this visit. Andiamo.
Do:
Tips and tricks for a molto buono
weekend in the Eternal City
tion to save your feet and maximize sightseeing. For
only €6 you can take unlimited trips on the metro in
a day; buses are free.
Smile. Romans love a bel sorriso.
Don’t:
Assume all food is good in Rome. You will be
sorely mistaken. Do your research or ask the locals
for recommendations.
Eat anywhere near tourist sites, if you can avoid
it; opt for unassuming side streets rather than main
vias where aggressive waiters hound weary tourists
ready to collapse at the nearest table.
Eat the pizza in the food court of Terminal 2 at
Fiumcino Airport as your last meal in Rome. Just don’t.
Expect a coffee in the American sense if you ask
for café. You will get a thimble of espresso that is to
be taken like a shot, and you should try it at least once.
But if you want a cup of coffee, ask for a cappuccino
or café Americano.
Rely on your smartphone for hotel and tour reservations, addresses and phone numbers, etc.; wifi is
not widely available.
Spend all your time in Anicent Rome. Try Trastevere for a more leisurely atmosphere. Ostia Antica
offers well-preserved coastal ruins just a 20-minute
train ride away.
Wear comfortable shoes. While stylish European
boots will help you pass for a Roman and decrease
your appeal to pickpocketers, your feet will be throbbing in pain after 12-plus hours of clambering over
cobblestone streets. You may be tempted to succumb
to the closest overpriced restaurant. Buy some tennis
shoes at one of the many outdoor markets instead.
Pick a small, discreet purse or wallet that can easily
be tucked under a jacket or into your front pocket.
Plan your assault: A little research will save you
time and money. Decide which museums and sites
you want to go to and check when they’re open.
Some, like the Borghese Gallery, require a reservation (Special note: You CAN in fact buy tickets on
site here). Most, except for the Collosseum,
are closed on Monday.
Consider booking a tour in advance for the
Vatican and Colosseum if time, not money, is
of the essence. Even in the off-season waiting
times just to enter can grow to four hours.
Avoid the amateur tour guides scouring the
lines for weary victims and opt for Dark Rome
or Real Rome.
Or, think about buying the Roma Pass (www.
romapass.it/?l=en), which for €34 grants you
free admission to two sites, reduced admission
at others and unlimited use of Rome’s (excellent) public transportation system. Check out Top photo: A view of the Forum from the Colosseum.
the website to see if your desired locations are Above: Romans enoy a sunny day in Villa Borghese.
on the list.
Right: Take a break from sightseeing with prosciutto
Take advantage of Rome’s public transporta- and mozzarella, fresh bread, and a birra.
Top Food Picks
Excellent food is everywhere in Rome but tourist traps abound. Get plenty of pizza and pasta, of
course, but be sure to try prosciutto, seafood or
even the Roman favorite, offal.
Pizza: Dar Poeta at Vicolo del Bologna 45 in
Trastevere. Tucked away from the main streets,
this cozy pizzeria serves pizza on a most heavenly
crust: wafer-thin and perfectly chewy, and ever-soslightly charred. You’ll find fast, friendly service
with reasonable prices at this gem.
Pasta: Sure, you could dine in the ambience of
Piazza Navona — but don’t expect the special service you’ll get at Zio Ciro, just a block north on Via
Zanardelli Giuseppe. Try penne all’Amatriciana,
pasta swathed in a rich sauce of bacon, onions,
tomato and Pecorino cheese.
Gelato: Go to Gelateria la Dolce Vita at Via
Cavour 306 near the Colosseum. The straciatella
is divine. It’s the perfect way to cool off after
conquering the Colosseum.
Tiramisu: Pompi is a chain but widely regarded
as the best. Try the hazelnut variety, take it to go
and enjoy while sitting on the Spanish Steps.
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DoDDSshowdow
Wiesbaden girls win champ
boys take runner-up honors
Story and photos by
Shayna Brouker
T
wo points. That’s all that stood
between the Lady Warriors and
their championship last year.
“That two-point loss hurt,” recalled Cierra Martin, a junior this
year. “It hurt bad.”
Add to that pain the loss of point
guard Rebecca Russell to an ankle
injury in their last regular season game
against the Kaiserslautern Raiders –
the girls wore “Play for Becca” shirts
in her honor – and the Lady Warriors,
seeded second behind the Raiders in
the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Basketball
Championship Tournament, were in
it to win it.
The girls handily won their first
game against the Vilseck Falcons,
posting strong defense, rebounding
and assists, and continued that trend to
the finals. This time it granted them a
dominating Division I championship
win over the Patch Panthers 40-17.
“We’ve been prepping since day
one,” said Coach Jim Campbell. “Our
whole goal was to be peaking right
now, and we were really anxious to
start this tournament.”
Asked to describe the team in one
word, he replied, “Family.”
Martin agrees.
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off the court,” she
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ning for the final
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over the Vilseck F
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against Ramstein Feb. 21.
Photo right:
Coach Jim
Campbell talks
strategy during
a Lady Warriors’
timeout during
a game against
Vilseck Feb. 20.
Photo far right:
Wiesbaden junior Sydney Hill
charges down
the court on the
way to victory
over Vilseck.
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Wiesbaden cheerleaders take flight during the DoDDS-Europe Cheerleading Competition.
Ra-ra for the Warriors
Story and photos by
Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public
Affairs Office
T
he basketball teams weren’t the
only Warrior athletes competing
Saturday.
It was time for the Wiesbaden
Warriors cheerleading squad to get
a dose of their own team spirit as
spectators cheered on squads at the
Department of Defense Dependents
Schools-Europe Cheer Competition
Saturday morning at the Wiesbaden
Fitness Center.
Wiesbaden competed against six
other Division I squads. Ramstein
won first place; Patch, second;
Vilseck, third; and Kaiserslautern
won the “Spirit Award,” but the
Warriors still gave an “awesome,
perfect” performance, according to
an emotional Coach Janet Minchin
after their two-minute routine.
The Warriors had to combine
two teams when students from Heidelberg moved to Wiesbaden with
the U.S. Army Europe relocation,
as well as balance team members’
commitments to other extracurricular activities.
“It was challenging at first,” said
Minchin. “We just work, work, work.
They’re my kids; I love them. They
persevere.”
Junior co-captain Collin Ellis
moved here from Heidelberg and
wanted to try something “new and
different.” Cheerleading helped him
acclimate to a new place.
“I think we did really well; we
executed,” he said. “We overcame
a lot of routine challenges and just
need to get better next time.”
Wiesbaden senior Sarah Griffith
and sophomore Summer Warren
were named to the Division I AllTournament Team.
The Wiesbaden Warriors Cheerleading Squad’s routine demonstrates a coed, collegiate style, emphasizing the strength and athleticism required to compete at that level during the DoDDS-Europe Cheerleading Competition in Wiesbaden Feb. 22.
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Crossfit training has become one of the
most popular and innovative ways to lose
weight and get healthy and strong. Crossfit
combines cardiovascular exercises, strength
training and intense aerobic exercises to
blast away excess body fat and improve
health.
The Crossfit philosophy surmises that a
variety of intense workouts helps to sculpt
different muscles in the body as well as
entertain the mind.
With any exercise regime, there is always a
recommended dietary plan to help maximize
benefits and results. With so many fad diets
and nutritional supplements, how can you
know if you are employing the right diet in
conjunction with Crossfit training?
Here are some suggestions from the leaders of
the Crossfit revolution to help you with your diet
and nutrition questions.
According to the Crossfit guidelines, a balance
should should break down in the following way:
Proteins – 30% of overall caloric intake
should consist of primarily lean (preferably
organic) meats.
Fats – 30% of overall caloric intake should
consist of mono unsaturated fats.
Carbohydrates – 40% of overall caloric
intake should consist of low-glycemic carbohydrates.
The Crossfit administrators promote employing
the Caveman or Paleolithic model for optimum
nutrition and results from the Crossfit system.
The Paleolithic diet functions under the premise
that the main debilitating illnesses and diseases
of modern humankind are caused by the exaggerated intake of process and refined carbohydrates
and sugars.
They base their nutrition philosophy around
the diet of ancient men. Largely based on organic agriculture, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables,
greens, and nuts and seeds. They have formulated
a nutritional plan that seeks to energize prior to
exercise and refuel after a Crossfit session.
Sugars and high-glycemic carbohydrates are
Sugars – 0% of caloric intake. Nothing at all! highly discouraged because they create an irregu-
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lar insulin response that raises the blood sugars.
An extended period of improperly elevating
the insulin production in the body can lead to
unhealthy conditions like diabetes and obesity.
If you have medical restrictions or dietary
issues, speak to your doctor about your questions and they may be able to help you adjust
the Paleolithic diet to meet your health needs.
Also speak to your doctor before beginning an
intense exercise regime if you have cardiovascular
disease, an injury or any medical condition.
If you do become injured or ill while in the
course of Crossfit training, speak to your doctor
about scheduling an appointment for medical
imaging procedures that may be better able to
identify a cause and solution for your discomfort.
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USAG WIESBADEN CYS SPORTS BASKETBALL...
Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!
... completed their regular season games on 22 February. Wiesbaden CYS
Services will host an all Wiesbaden end of year basketball tournament, 28
February through 02 March. The winner of that tournament will represent
Wiesbaden at the Europeans, CYS Services basketball championship
“West”, also be hosted in Wiesbaden 8-9 March.
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Photo by Peter Witmer
Players and coaches look on as Dillon Ross, Jarrett
Hall and Tyrese Smith compete for a rebound.
Coach Thomas encouraging his team during a time out.
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Sportsmanship is part of the game. Teams congratulate each other after the game.
Alon Grinter gets ready to shoot a free throw.
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PART OF THE USAG WIESBADEN
GREEN BOOT PROGRAM.
Hainerberg
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was recently awarded
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Green Boot award for
their recycling
efforts.
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Learning by Doing: Hainerberg Elementary School
students take and active role in recycling.
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FAMILIAR GERMAN RECIPES:
Being far from home can make you crave
comfort foods more than ever. This leaves
you torn between wanting to embrace and
learn about a new culture, while still not
wanting to replace everything that feels
familiar to you.
When my Oma (the German word for
grandmother) first came to America after
marrying my grandfather, who had been
stationed there with the army, I know she
had a similar feeling. It can be even trickier
when you’ve got little ones, you aren’t too
eager to try new foods. A great way to bring
the two together is by trying out recipes for
traditional German foods, that don’t differ
too much from some American classics.
Here are two of my favourites:
Schnitzel
A classic German food that will look and
taste familiar is Schnitzel (ok, technically
it’s from Austria, but has been adopted as
a German national dish for many years).
Think of it as similar to chicken parmesan
or fried chicken. Usually made from veal
(Wiener Schnitzel) or pork, plain and
simple, it is boneless, flattened meat that is
breaded and then fried. Once again, really
easy to make, without the need for a bunch
of foreign sounding ingredients!
Ingredients:
6 boneless pork chops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons oil
Directions:
1. With a meat mallet or rolling pin,
pound the pork chops until they are about
1/8 of an inch thick.
2. Set out three bowls. One with flour and
salt. The second with egg and milk whisked
together, and the third with bread crumbs.
3. Dip the cutlet into the flour, then the
egg, and last the breadcrumbs.
4. Fry on both sides in a frying pan with
oil (roughly 3-4 min.)
Schnitzel is traditionally served with
lemon and potato salad or french fries.
SpŠ tzle
Spätzle is a lot like a cross
between small dumplings and
pasta, almost like macaroni &
cheese, which of course is very
familiar! It involves a very
simple-to-make dough. Even
the ingredient list is short and
easily recognized. It also can be
made ahead of time, covered,
and put away in the fridge for
a day or so. There are even
steps along the way that kids
may find fun!
Ingredients:
1 pound (or roughly 4 cups
of all purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon salt
Serves approximately 4.
Some people like to
substitute water for milk,
and some add 1 teaspoon
of nutmeg
Directions:
1. Start by combining the
flour, eggs, water, and salt to
make a thick dough.
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2. Bring 2 quarts of salted
water to a boil, then reduce to
a simmer.
3. Next, using a späeztle
board, or any wide, flat surface,
scrape small pieces of dough
into the pot of water. You can
make it easier to push off by
first dipping the board or knife
in the hot water.
4. In 2 or 3 minutes the dough
will rise back up to the surface,
which is how you know it is
done.
5. Lastly, and this is the part
kids can be tasked with, scoop
up all the spätzle that has risen
out of the water (most easily
done with a slotted spoon). In
reference to step 2, instead of
sliding the dough off a späetzle
board, you can also push the
dough into the water through
a colander (or spätzle maker).
6. To serve, fry an onion until
golden brown, add the Spätzle
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salt & pepper.
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commission. €2600+utl. 017655121768
HOUSES/APTS
FOR SALE
Winnweiler, new building in Hopfengärten, duplex, 4.5BR, liv/
dinrm, €199,000 w/out BIK, w/
BIK €205,000,1.5bath + shower
rm, garage, BIK, gas heating, flr
heating, storagerms, solar plates
to heat water, Avail April,
Call:0179-5267987
AUTOS
Caution: Some Classified
ads have become a target
for scams. Please be cautious if potential buyers offer
you payment methods other
than cash.
2006 Audi A-8 Quattro! Super
Clean!! Silver Corlour! Tan Leather! Great Service History! Long
Wheel Base! Laoded! Navigation!
Super Nice Ride! For More Information Contact Lawrence and Maria at (39) 3466494965 or EMAIL
mtjfriulana@googlemail.com Asking Price 17,000 Euro
2010 Nissan Sentra, Very nice
car. 75000 miles, Automatic transmission. Excellent condition, Drives great in all road conditions.
Very dependable and great gas
mileage. Ph:0152 389 741 86,
$9200.00, jcambr@yahoo.com
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Toyota reliability, great milage
4MATICcontact me by email:ab 2.2 D4D turbo diesel engine, 6
dulrahat@hotmail.com
speed transmission, front wheel
drive, spacious interior. Rear
Manual Transmission. 22,000 Mi- seats fold flat. 2 sets of tires/
les. Heated Seats. Fold in side wheels Only 68000k. 9,900Euro
mirrors. Rear Back Up Sensors. Call
016091323360
email
Blue Tooth Enabled. Connection cdpklaus@gmail.com
cord for mp3/ipod. CD Player.
Convenience keyless entry and
Calibra V6, long distances and start. Comes w/2 sets winter &
garage car. 170 PS (2495 cm³). summer runflat tires kvrcosmos@
133.000km, no accidents, sport gmail.com
MOTORCYCLES
suspension, 17? AZEV tires, sport
exhaust, ABS, Traction Control, Mercedes E 200, Model 2000 AuAirbags, power windows, air con- tomatic, leather, power steering,
dition, power door locks, etc. breaks, windows, doors. Cruise
control, Xenon lights, ABS, Stero,
(0)176 / 22843089
fully loaded. new oil change & batads have become a target
For sale is an Automatic Merce- terie. new winter tires. non smofor scams. Please be caudes E200, 1999. Gorgeous blue- king car - Garage kept- good contious if potential buyers offer
green color. German specs, in- dition - only € 3.250 obo call
spections passed. No problems! 0172-676 2717
than cash.
Good shape - inside and outside.
It has 270,000 km. We are in Mercedes E320, '00, Automatic,
Wiesbaden.
sergelana@ 144000 km, with alloy wheels, lea- Lookin for Sportster parts or a bigmail.com. Call 0176-69342-601 ther interior, DVDs in headrests, ke which needs some work, basextra-fully loaded, & perfect me- ket case or sittin longer time too.
or 0176-69350-983.
chanically!!! Super nice car! $8400 BT Ultra Classic perhaps too. Just
For sale is an Automatic Merce- (or 6200 Euros) Wiesbaden, 0176- make me your offer what you hades E200, 1999. Gorgeous blue- 69350-983.
ve
and
we
will
green color. German specs, insee.2wheelmechanic@web.de
Must Sell, Honda, CIVIC Coupe/
spections passed. No problems!
Good shape - inside and outside. Spoiler, 2002, Good condition, AuIt has 270,000 km. $3700 cash to trans. power windows, new oil
please. We are in Wiesbaden. ser change, Euro 4 good for 2 years,
gelana@gmail.com. Call 0176- Cd/Mp3, 4 extra tires with Alloy
ANNOUNCEMENTS
wheels (almost new), priced to
69342-601 or 0176-69350-983.
sell 2990/best offer Contact Sulei- All ads and pics on class-world.com
at
015145913013
or
For sale is an Manuel Mercedes man
E260
6
cylinder
limousine, suleiman_haider@hotmail.com
Andermatt Ski Trip with Tannen1988.Red color. German specs,
Tires, KUMHO 225 60 R16 102 H baum Ski Club (TSC) €270 for
inspections passed guarantee. No
XL M + S ALL SEASON TSC members; €290 for nonproblems! Good condition with he$350Used for 2 months before members Contact Amy Krush at
at seats, sunroof, CD, New Winter
Van had to be scrapped. C: akrush05@gmail.com March 21tires, New breaks and many new
015121481670
H: 23--34 lifts and 166 kilometers of
parts for the Engine, It has
063759946688Set
of
4
on
Ford
5 pistes. Cross-country skiers you’ll
336,000 km.Call 015117610336.
lug
15"
rims.,
$350.00, find 20 kilometers of well prepared runs.
I am selling 4 bmw alloy oem 15" charlesthalmann3@gmail.com
95' BMW 518i Automatic, gold,
US-spec, 106,000mls, SR, CC,
swiss papers, top condition, many new parts, 1796ccm, 4 cylinder engine, very economic, unique in equipment and style, 116
hp, 8 x tires for winter and summer on own alloys, phone:+49160401078
rims taken off my `93 318i. The
rims are in fair condition. Good for
any BMW owner who need rims
or
spares.
$100
ss2day@
gmail.com
Insp.cleared 21 FEB 2014.$4000
or OBO. Auto.186,000KM.Burgundy.Int:Grey.Power
windows,
power sunroof, ABS brakes,
dualairbags, CD player, air condit.rubber floor mats, all season tires.Please contact Christie at
Christie.nin@gmail.com if interested.
House for rent in Bad Kreuznach
(in Winzenheim)
Available February 2014, completly renovated.
2 bedrooms (master bedroom has walk-in closet),
2 bathrooms, built-in kitchen, huge garden, wine cellar,
patio, separate laundry room, central heating, parking in
driveway can fit 4 average size cars, Attic, AFN included
Please call: 0176-707-54226
Jesus World Outreach Center:
Wiesbaden, Jesus World Outreach Center (JWOC) is a faith ministry that teaches men and women how to mix the Word of God
with faith which will have an immediate impact on the world. We teach the Word of God with simplicity and understanding.
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Overeater's Anonymous, If food
rules your life call Overeaters Anonymous. No weigh-ins, dues or
fees. Meetings every Monday
1800. Landstuhl hospital chapel,
building
3773.
Contact
OA_ktown@yahoo.com for more
info.
Portes du Soleil, France Ski Trip
7-9 Mar. €265per person. Bus departure from Vogelweh Bowling
Alley on Fri afternoon returns Sun
night. Includes transportation &
hotel w/half-board. Contact Tyler
at tyler.w.vance@gmail.com
Sunday, March 9th, the Roller
Girls of the Apocalypse will begin
their next session of Survival Training, open to all skaters and refs
in the local commuting area of
Kaiserslautern. You must be at
least 18 to participate. To register
please email us at: RECRUITING@
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ELECTRONICS
The Knights of Columbus Timothy J. Maude Council 10292 will
host a FREE Pancake Breakfast
on 30 March 2014 at the ACS Cafeteria on Hainerberg from 1000
to 1400 hours. The Pancake
Breakfast is FREE to everyone, so
come on out and enjoy some great food and fellowship!!!
Val Thorens Ski Trip 5-12 Apr,
contact
Jen
Conejo
at
jenny_conejo@hotmail.com Price
determined on room type. Ski-in/
ski-out apts equipped w/kitchen.
328 slopes – 56 green, 120 blue,
115 red, and 37 black & 124 km
of cross-country runs.
12" Meade LX200 EMC Telescope, 416XT cam and access.: Tripod, Goto control, 201XT autoguider, Software, tele-extender, pol.
filter, 3 eyepices, barlow lense, 2"
diag-mirror, PC-23C cam, sunfilter, cases, car power, manuals,
etc. Like new. Ask price €4999.
Tel. 0157-89138494
Getting ready to PCS. I will sell
all together for $125. 1-1600 Watt
$35 1-2000 Watt $30 750Watt
$25 4-300 Watt $20 3-75 Watt
$15 I also have a box of 220V extension cords and plug adapters
that I will throw in for free if entire
lot is bought.tele:015142646973
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perfect condition, like new!, €10,
coemser@gmail.com
The Bigs2 Baseball, Wii game,
perfect condition, like new!, €10,
coemser@gmail.com
Zelda Twilight Princess, Wii gaMetal Slug Anthology, Wii game, me, perfect condition, like new!,
played once, perfect condition - li- €15, coemser@gmail.com
ke new!, €15, coemser@gmail.com
Netgear, great condition, original
$90, asking $45 obo, Tel: 015157571912
Operating system Windows XP
Hard Drive 37GB spvendor@
gmail.com
Raven Max / Sirius Retro Synthesizers each 650€. The Raven is a
master keyboard (with Max extension). Sirius is a techno workstation with vocoder and much more.
Both devices are in nearly new
condition. Including original instruction and operation manuals.
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Keyboard from Saitek, grey, Keyboard from Saitek, grey, with number pad, great condition! €5, coem
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Stearing wheel "Microsoft SideCamerabag Crumpler "Messen- winder Force Feedback" for your
ger bag" for digital mirror reflex PC! Love to play auto games?
camera and equipment. Only Wanna feel like yr r driving for reused once, original price EURO al? Then dont miss this!, pics on
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Keyboard from ASUS, black,
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ver used before! €5, coemser@ perfect condition, like new! €15,
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The Bigs Baseball, Wii Game,
FOR SALE
ads have become a target
for scams. Please be cautious if potential buyers offer
than cash.
5 locomotives, 1 complete train
set, 15 cars, layout, tools, parts, &
supplies for established Z gauge
enthusiast- great opportunity to invest in model railroading; especially if space is a concern.
Rayman Raving Rabbits, Wii ga- 016091323360
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Rachel: 015146647938
Beautiful hand-made felt shoulder bag in purple with flower design, medium size, jenniferwil
king@hotmail.com
Beautiful hand-made purple/pink
felt
flower
brooch,
perfect
stocking stuffer, can be pinned on
jackets, scarves, bags and more.
Absolutely wow! €12, jenniferwil
king@hotmail.com
Bob the Builder game, Get all ur
4 people home safe before u get
sent back home. Game of fun for
the little ones. Wendy bob muck
and scoop, €4, isabell_1_98@ya
hoo.com
Bracelet - Brown, handmade! Beautiful accessory for any ocation,
any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your
best girl friends. €10, coemser@
gmail.com,
pics
on
classworld.com
Bracelet - Gray/Black, handmade. Beautiful accessory for any occation, any outfit. Treat yourself to
something nice or bring a smile to
your best girl friends. €10, coem
ser@gmail.com, pics on classworld.com
Candleholder: Nice candleholder, Candleholder: Nice candleholder for 4 tea lights. Perfect for
your living room!, €8, pics on
class-world.com,
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Coin collection, Selling my coin
collection-Morgan, Walking Liberty, all kinds of American coins dating back to 1799.Must see. Also
many, many other Silver coins.Also copper(cents)., $, omarrstan
ley@aim.com
Comic Books for $1! Graphic Novels for 1/2 cover price!@ Ramstein Community Center Flea Market on 22 Feb:100s of comic
books for $1! Tell me your fave @
write66@yahoo.com & I will
bring!Great deals on comics &
graphic novels not found anywhere in KMC!
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Have fun with the locals
Kids’ carnival party
Mon, Mar 3
Wiesbaden, Turnhalle Bierstadt
An amusing carnival party for kids will take place at the
Turnhalle in Wiesbaden Bierstadt on March 3, from 14:11
until 17:00. A funny program with games, dances and
shows presented by kids will entertain big and small. Your
kids will have a great time! Admission is €1 only. Be sure
to bring some cash along as there will be a selection of
refreshments offered. For more info, contact the sports club
TV Bierstadt 1881 at 0611-5000189 or visit the German
website www.tv-bierstadt.de.
EVENTS
Walking tour
Sat, Mar 1
Wiesbaden, Tourist-Information,
Marktplatz 1
This walking tour starts at 11:00 from
Tourist Information in Wiesbaden. The
tour is approx 1.5 hours long. Learn
about the impressive facts of Wiesbaden and the history and life in the
state capital of Hessen. Wiesbaden is
considered the “City of Hot Springs”
due to the thermal water and spas. The
tour will also take you to Schlossplatz
and to the market church. For more
information see www.wiesbaden.de
Carnival parade
Sun, Mar 2
Wiesbaden, Wilhelmstrasse
Wiesbaden’s Carnival Parade will take
place along Wilhelmstrasse in Wiesbaden on the 2nd of March. Approx.
220 floats will parade through the city
center. Marching bands and musicians
will fill the street with music as well
as other amazing highlights. For more
information see www.wiesbaden.de
ing at 11.11 a.m., more than 9,000
costumed carnival fans will entertain
you with decorated floats on a 7
kilometer route through the city center.
The annual parade takes place since
1838 and is one of Germany’s biggest
carnival parades. For more info see www.mainz.de or contact the Tourist
Information Bureau at 06131-242888.
Children’s music festival
Tue, Mar 11 – Sun, Mar 16
Wiesbaden, Kinderhaus Elsässer
Platz
The annual Kinder Musik Festival
(children’s music festival) will take
place from March 11 to March 16
in the Kinderhaus Elsässer Platz in
Wiesbaden. During a huge variety of
workshops and concerts the focus
is on the musical education of kids.
Tickets for €4 can be purchased from
March 4 to 7 at the venue. For more
info and a detailed program, contact
the organizer at 0611-401652 or see
the German homepage
www.kinderhaus-wiesbaden.de.
CeBIT - information technology fair
Mon, Mar 10 – Fri, Mar 14
Hannover, Messegelände
Visit the world’s biggest fair for
information technology from March 10
to 14 at the Messegelände Hannover.
Since 1986, exhibitors from all over
the world have been presenting the
latest trends from the IT industry on an
annual basis. This year, about 3,500
exhibitors are expected. Daily opening
hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets
in advance are €55 and €60 at the box
office. For more info see www.cebit.de.
CONCERTS
Drake
Thu, Feb 27
Berlin, O2 World
See Drake live at O2 World in Berlin on
the 27th of February. The show starts
at 20:00. This Canadian artist, rapper
songwriter will be performing hits such
as ‘Hold On’. Ticket prices start at €45.
For more info see www.Eventim.de
Ballet Revolucion
Fri, Feb 28
Nuernberg, Meistersingerhalle
Ballet Revolution will be performing at
the Meistersingerhalle Nuernberg on
various days. This fantastic show will
present various styles of dance ranging
from street dance to ballet. If you are
a fan of dance, don’t miss this exciting
show! Prices start at €36.
For more information see
www.eventim.de
of these Irish dancers as they perform.
Prices start at €37. For more
information see www.eventim.de
Backstreet Boys
Fri, Mar 28
Düsseldorf, ISS Dome
The Backstreet Boys are back again
performing on the 28th of March at
20:00 at the ISS Dome in Düsseldorf.
Price of tickets start at 53 Euro. For
more information see www. Eventim.de
SPORTS
Volksmarching
Sun, Mar 2
Lorchhausen, Bahnsteig
Join the Rheinsteig Volksmarch on
March 2 from 13:30. Walk through the
vineyards and see the breath-taking
view. The walk is approx. 9.5 kilometers long and will take up to 4 hours
including breaks. Price per person is
€5 and children up to age 14 are free.
For more information see
www.rheinsteig.de
Hockey
Night of the Dance
Tue, Mar 4
Wiesbaden, Kurhaus
Don’t miss the outstanding show
Night of the Dance from 20:00 at the
Kurhaus in Wiesbaden on the 4th of
March. See the perfection and energy
Sun, Mar 2
Mannheim, SAP Arena
Adler Mannheim will be playing against
ERC Ingolstadt on the 2nd of March
from 14:30. Tickets start at €16
pending seat. For more information
see www.saparena.de or call
0621- 18190333
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Shrove Monday parade
Mon, Mar 3
Mainz, city center
Experience the highlight of RhinelandPalatinate’s carnival season: The
Rosenmontagsumzug (Shrove Monday
Parade) in Mainz on March 3. Start-
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Werther International, winter
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100% lambskin. Perfect condition, size 58 (german size)! €50
OBO, pics on class-world.com,
coemser@gmail.com
FURNITURE
ROTJ Imperial Shuttle, This is a
vintage 1983 / 1984 Boxed Unused Complete article.The box has
been opened but that's it.NO play
use of any kind, its comple
te.omarrstanley@aim.com
Shamballa Bracelet - Black/Gray,
handmade, adjustable in size, fits
almost every wrist. Beautiful accessory for any ocation, any outfit. Treat yourself to something nice or bring a smile to your best
girl friends. €10, coemser@
gmail.com
ful eye-catcher for your home.
97cm high, 193cm wide, 37cm deep, €350, drdos331@gmail.
Antique Armoire, Nice antique Armiore. Bought 2000 for 1585 EUR
in a antique shop with certifcate.
To be picked up in Kaiserslautern.
Now only 850 EUR, drdos331@
Sandals "Life", black, always gmail.com
loved to wear them. Great with
Antique cabinet, restored anticlassy, fancy, trendy dresses or
que cabinet. 3 doors with mirror.
pants. Size 8.5M, €8, coemser@
140cm wide, 2m high. Solid
gmail.com,
pics
on
classwood. To be picked up in Kaisersworld.com
lautern.
€350,
drdos331@
Selling my old Beanie Babie col- gmail.com
lection. Most of them are bears. If Beautiful sideboard, cherrywood
you live in the K-Town area we veneer The sideboard is in very
can meet so you can have a look. good condition with normal signs
Prices negotiable. 0157-89138494 of usage. Very decorative, beauti-
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graphyClub
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with fox design. Discover your me and we will see when we can
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environmentally friendly made I am w/a/m 70 year old widower.
with wool, soap and water on- I am 73" tall 175lbs in good health
ly!€25,
jenniferwilking@hot and looking for an attractive slim
mail.com
woman 60/70 years for friendship
From custom Bavarian furniture
maker - solid honey oak. Corner
bench is 2m x 2m. With 2 traditional oak charis. Table top is 3"
think oak with drawer. 15 years
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breakfasts.gauangeles@ya
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and a possible relationship.I enjoy
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015231807184.
Single women 50+ looking for an
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seas.com
Original oil painting by Paul MorroOil on canvas. The subject is a
colorful bouquet of flowers in a
gray vase.The picture is framed
with a broad, elaborate wooden
frame. 85 x 95cm. Purchased
1978 – now only 590€, drdos331@
gmail.com
Sleeper Sofa, Queen size sleeper
sofa, must pick up at Luxembourg
American
Cemetery.
$50.00, cahilldd@yahoo.com or
(00352)26361883
Guy seeks gal, Single American
guy seeks a nice fun girl, 30-45,
for friendship, hanging out, fun,
and possibly more if all goes
well.. Email: 1pablito2@gmail.com
Dog Kennel, Dog kennel made of
galvanized metal, comes apart for
shipping, upgradable in size with
parts from manufacturer, metal
gate, includes dog house that fits
inside, must pick up at Luxembourg
American
Cemetery.
$300.00. Contact cahilldd@ya
hoo.com or (00352)26361883
MOBILE DOG
TRAINING
I come to your home!
Cell: 0170-204 0880 www.dogschool.marionvelten.de
Super Cuddly Bunny, Perfect
pet, easy care & super friendly
male Lion Head Bunny. This 1 y/o
was a rescue & is looking for a
permanent home. Cage, pet items
& food included. He loves to be
held and cuddled! Call Ruth:
01609-559-4445 to make him part
of your family.
WANTED
Sunday, March 9th, the Roller
Girls of the Apocalypse will begin
their next session of Survival Training, open to all skaters and refs
in the local commuting area of
Kaiserslautern. You must be at
least 18 to participate. To register
please email us at: RECRUITING@
RGADERBY.ORG
Your German-American flea market
www.class-world.eu
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There have been reports of
pets being sold from breeding facilities that are not managed at the highest professional standards. Please
choose your pet carefully.
Make sure you check the credentials of the people selling
the pet, and get proper paperwork showing shots and/
or other proof of healthy condition. For further advice,
consult your Veterinarian.
Lisa Rae Francis, MSW, LICSW.
American Licensed Independent
Clinicial Social Worker providing
behavioral health therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield
(FEP), Cigna, Aetna, and private
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Pair of Pretty Budgies (male & female) are looking for a home. Male is hand tame. Pair comes with
XL cage & includes nesting box,
bath, toys, food & more. Contact
Ruth @ 01609-559-4445 if you
would like to make them a part of
your family. Photos are on
www.class-world.com
PETS
Target practice, eco warrior
shoulder bag, hand-made felt, environmentally friendly bag made
using only wool, water and soap,
€25, jenniferwilking@hotmail.com Beautiful-Sweet-Gentle-SoundSafe South German Cold Blood
Oberlander)
Horse
Wardrobe, Old beautiful wardro- (Bavarian
be, two doors, two draws. Solid Team. Both Horses Drive a carriawood. Made in Germany. Needs ge & can be ridden. Mare-10 y/o
to be picked up in Kaiserslautern. & Gelding-15 y/o. Both come with
Pferdepass. Please call Ruth at
€350, jordy95_99@yahoo.com
01609-559-4445. More Info. &
photos at: www.class-world.com
PERSONAL
Excellent Starter Pet, Reverse
Okeetee Albino Corn Snake - 1 y/
o. Healthy & PERFECT pet! Super
Easy to care for! Includes complete tank set. VERY Friendly - Does
NOT bite! Contact Ruth @ 01609559-4445. Photos on www.classworld.com
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SERVICES
Professional Services are offered by registered businesses as well as private people. To ensure a satisfactory
service experience, please always ask for credentials and
deny payments up front. For
cleaning services, arrange
for payments after a final
walk-through and inspection
of the clean house.
Commission free home finding
services for Soldiers, Civilians &
Families. Contracts acc. to Housing standards. We have developed a great understanding for the
special needs of short term living
personnel. Our scope of service
includes: Renting to American Government officials Purchase by
American Government officials
Property management of real
estate incl. maintenance housing
standards. For more information
please send us an email: info@cishousing.de or just give us a call at
0611 / 205 46 116
Tel: 06134-256963
E-Mail: eclemons@hrblock.com
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Cosmetic surgery - Free consultaion
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Wiesbaden Dental Care
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Bahnstrasse 14
65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim
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