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Vol. 40, No. 10
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart
May 19, 2011
Serving the Stuttgart Military Community
IMCOM-Europe NCO of the Year:
quintuple victory for USAG Stuttgart
By Susan Huseman
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office
F
or the fifth year in a row, a Military Policeman assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart has won the Installation Management Command Europe NCO of the Year Best Warrior
Competition.
USAG Stuttgart’s Sgt. Jacob Brewster, a military
police investigator, was named the 2011 NCO of the
Year in a ceremony held May 12 in Heidelberg.
USAG Benelux’s Spc. Jonathan Melendez won
the Soldier of the Year title.
Brewster and Melendez now move on to the
IMCOM Best Warrior Competition in San Antonio,
Texas, scheduled for May 23-27.
“Sgt. Brewster and his teammates did an excellent job preparing for the IMCOM-E Best Warrior
Competition,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony M.
Bryant, the garrison command sergeant major.
“He understands that USAG Stuttgart has brought
home the NCO of the Year title for the last four years.
Now, it’s five. There is no doubt in my mind that he
will represent IMCOM-Europe well at the IMCOM
Best Warrior competition.”
Brewster said he was undaunted by past performances of his fellow NCOs, Staff Sgt. Christopher
McDougall, the 2010 Army NCO of the Year; and Staff
Sgt. Ronald White, the 2009 IMCOM NCO of the Year.
“The only real pressure is the pressure I put on
myself,” he said. “All I can do is train as much as
possible and give 100 percent.”
The award ceremony followed a three-day battle
at the Grafenwöhr Training Area May 2-4 with 11
Soldiers competing for the honors.
“My competitors were really tough,” said Brewster, 27, “During the whole competition, there was
never a time that I thought I was going to win — I
thought I’d have to come back next year.”
This is the first time he has ever measured himself
against his peers, and the process has been an eyeopener, he said. “I’m finding out a lot about myself
— even if I fail an event, I am able to keep a positive
See NCO of the Year on page 4
Molly Hayden
IMCOM-E NCO of the Year Sgt. Jacob Brewster
approaches the finish line during the 12-mile raod
march May 3 in Grafenwöhr.
Andrew Lewis,
from left, David
Hopkins and
Zachary Dean
Hodges of the
band Ghost
perform during
Patch High
School’s Battle
of the Bands on
May 13.
AFN’s Chad
Highland
interviews
guitarist Josh
Gillan of His
Name is Legion
during an onair broadcast
just before the
competition.
Musical showdown
Sophomore Henry Kaszoni of The Clerks
performs during the Battle of the Bands.
InsIde
ThIs
edITIon
Four bands — The Clerks, Echo of Silence, Ghost,
and His Name is Legion — vied for top honors May
13 during Patch High School’s Battle of the Bands.
Ghost took first place, winning a $300 cash prize,
as well as a session in a local recording studio.
Second place went to His Name is Legion.
Photos by Joe Mancy
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Freshmen and Echo of Silence band
members Austin Bussel and Bekah Church
perform for a standing-room only crowd.
Pages 12-13
Budget savvy
travelers, rejoice!
Garrison promotes
summer safety
A visit to Disneyland Paris doesn’t have to
drain your savings account. Learn how to
make the most of your time and money on
your next family vacation there.
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday marks
the start of “101 Critical Days of Summer,”
a campaign designed to remind everyone
to keep off-duty and summer activities safe.
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The Citizen, May 19, 2011
New fiscal reality, same commitment to Soldiers, families
By Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch
Installation Management Command commander
A
fundamentally different fiscal reality —
we will be hearing some variation of that
phrase from Army leaders for a long time
to come.
The Army’s budget is smaller
than it has been in previous
years, and it will get smaller
still. However, a different fiscal
reality does not change the reality
of what we owe to Soldiers and
families for their service and sacrifice. The Army’s commitment Lt. Gen. Lynch
to them remains as strong as ever.
For the last 18 months, the Installation Management community has been taking a hard look at the
programs and services we provide to Soldiers and
families with an eye to costs and effectiveness. As the
inevitable belt-tightening comes, we are not trying to
do more with less. We are working to make sure we
can do the important things better.
One of our most significant efforts has been to
fully establish Survivor Outreach Services to provide
survivors with longer-term, expanded support and
care after casualty assistance ends. The SOS staff has
made tremendous progress in a short time, receiving
more than 24,000 cases from Casualty and Mortuary
Affairs, and they continue to enhance services as more
survivors provide feedback.
This past year, SOS initiated a survivor vehicle
decal program to ease installation access, established
a Facebook page and held the first annual SOS summit
to address the challenges that survivors face.
Other efforts include:
• Transforming how Army Community Service
delivers services by cross-training more generalists
to handle multiple programs and moving service
locations out into communities.
• Adding 44 more personnel to Exceptional Family Member Programs at 26 installations to assist
families in accessing educational, medical, housing
and personnel services on and off post.
• Hiring more than 240 additional Army Substance
Abuse Program counselors for installations worldwide.
• Launching the Confidential Alcohol Treatment
and Education Pilot, a program which allows Soldiers
to seek help for addiction without mandatory command involvement.
• Launching a pilot program in which Military
Student Transition Consultants join School Liaison
Officers in working with school districts, garrisons and
families to help students succeed at their new schools.
• Revising the Total Army Sponsorship Program
that helps prepare Soldiers, families and civilians for
their new duty stations.
• Reinvigorating the Army Family Action Plan
process, with an analysis and review procedure that
has reduced the backlog of active AFAP issues from
86 in February 2010 to 51 in February 2011.
This is only a snapshot of what we have been doing
CITIzen
to enhance support for Soldiers and families. It does
not begin to convey the full scope of the programs
and services Installation Management professionals
provide every day, including housing, public works,
emergency services, environmental, recreation, child
care, single Soldier and family programs.
When we look at some big indicators, we see evidence that the Army is meeting the needs of Soldiers
and families. The Army is exceeding its recruitment
and retention goals, and on the most recent survey
of Army families, the majority of spouses said they
are satisfied with the Army as a way of life. This is
significant after 10 years of ongoing conflict — it
speaks to the dedication of Soldiers and their families.
In the new fiscal reality, it will be more of a challenge for the Installation Management community to
provide the level of support we want to, but we will.
We are finding better and smarter ways to provide
services and programs by asking ourselves the same
questions families ask when they look at their own
budgets: do we really need it? Is it worth the cost?
What are we willing to do without?
To answer these questions, we need to keep
hearing from Soldiers and family members through
Interactive Customer Evaluations and local Army
Family Action Plan summits about what is working,
what needs to be improved and what is missing. The
commitment to supporting Soldiers and families
remains as strong as ever, but we have to make sure
we are on target in meeting their needs.
The
On The STreeT
Why do you serve?
Col. Carl D. Bird
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander
Public Affairs Officer/Editor
Susan Huseman
susan.huseman@eur.army.mil
Assistant Editor
Brittany Carlson
brittany.carlson1@eur.army.mil
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www.stuttgart.army.mil
Maj. Richardo Wilson
(U.S. Army)
Spc. Phillip Siregar
(U.S. Army)
“Duty, honor, country.”
“It’s in my blood.”
Lance Cpl. Keegan
Crawford
(U.S. Marine Corps)
“I’ve always wanted to;
I’ve been around the
military my whole life.”
Maj. Louie Cheng
(U.S. Army)
“It’s a responsibility — to
give back the privileges
we enjoy as citizens.”
Tech. Sgt. Brandi
Dunlap
(U.S. Air Force)
Maj. Mike Pierce
(U.S. Army)
“To make my mom and
dad proud.”
“So families, my own
included, can continue
to enjoy freedom.”
Sgt. Javier RodriguezTorres
(U.S. Army)
“To follow in my
brothers’ steps and to
contribute to my country.
Petty Officer 2nd Class
Erica Campos
(U.S. Navy)
“I do this to make
my mom and family
proud.”
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BEMS sixthgraders MacKenzie
Cunningham,
left, and Meaghan
Ambelang take a look
at a bank of video
surveillance monitors
at the Exchange
on Panzer Kaserne
May 9 as part of an
AAFES outreach
program intended
to educate students
on the consequences
of shoplifting. In
USAG Stuttgart, of
40 shoplifting cases
in the first quarter
of 2011, 32 involved
youth under the age
of 18.
AAFES heads off shoplifting
with outreach program
Story & photo by Tanya Fogg Young
Special to The Citizen
I
n the first quarter of 2011, 40 of the 61 criminal
cases that have crossed the desk of Stuttgart
Military Police Investigator Chief Darrell
Robertson were for shoplifting.
Of those shoplifting cases, 32 involved youth
under the age of 18, Robertson said.
And that shoplifting has taken place across Stuttgart Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities,
primarily the Exchange in Panzer Mall, according to
Dandy Young, manager of the local AAFES Exchange
Loss Prevention Office.
AAFES, which contributes millions of dollars
each year to military quality of life programs, is
focused on reducing theft.
“Shoplifting at the Exchange results in a reduced
return on investment to our primary shareholders —
the military community,” said Young. “Because the
Exchange is a command with a mission to return
earnings to quality of life programs, people who
steal from the Exchange don’t only harm themselves,
but directly impact Family and MWR’s ability to
complete its mission.”
In an effort to thwart the shoplifting — particularly among the community’s youth — Robertson,
Young and several of their staffers spent the week
of May 9 educating about 250 sixth-, seventh- and
eighth-graders from Böblingen Elementary/Middle
School about the consequences and penalties of the
crime.
Daily, roughly 50 students walked from BEMS
over to the Exchange for the eye-opening session on
shoplifting, which also included a peek at high-tech,
multi-screen digital surveillance equipment. Ashley
Guerra, an Exchange safety and security assistant,
demonstrated to the students how the cameras, which
have a wide range of angles, can rotate and zoom in
close enough to see a price tag on merchandise.
Surveillance is 24 hours a day seven days a week,
Young explained, with cameras installed at all AAFES
locations — the Exchange, shoppettes, the food court
and gas stations.
“So you know, we’re watching,” Young said to a
group of sixth-graders on May 9. “Every day when
school gets out, we’re watching to make sure students
aren’t stealing.”
Young said merchandise commonly stolen includes
jewelry, makeup, toys, video games and other items
from the PowerZone, shoes and clothing. Those caught
stealing must pay a $200 civil recovery fee and face
a six-month suspension from all AAFES locations.
Additional consequences may also include community service and a bar from USAG Stuttgart installations, according to legal officials.
Young said offenders are charged for the price
of the merchandise taken if it can’t be returned to
stock and sold.
Sixth-graders Andie Crow and Jessica Ameter,
both 12, agreed that the consequences of shoplifting
were definitely deterrents for them. “I’m shocked that
the consequences were that bad, not being able to shop
or to eat in the food court,” said Crow.
Ameter took it a step further. “Not being able to go
[to the facilities] is bad enough, but what your parents
would do if you’re caught is even worse,” she said.
Perhaps even more detrimental is the criminal
record that can follow offenders for years.
“When the case is finalized, it’s sent to the criminal records center in the States and kept on record for
40 years,” MP Investigator Robertson said. “It can
come back to haunt you later [if you] want to get a
government job or a security clearance.”
Robertson’s words resonated with sixth-grader
Jay Drof, 11. “I’m surprised that getting caught for
shoplifting could be stuck with you for 40 years if you
try to get into college or get a good job,” Drof said.
Juveniles aren’t the only ones shoplifting. Adults
are too, Young said. Civilians caught shoplifting will
have penalties imposed by the Civilian Misconduct
Action Authority — the garrison commander. Likewise, Soldiers face potential sanctions imposed by
their commanders the Uniform Code of Military
Justice. They are subject to loss of pay, reduction in
rank, extra duty and restriction.
Robertson said that he hoped the sessions with the
youngsters helped serve as a deterrent to shoplifting.
“My biggest case load so far this year has been
juvenile shoplifters under 18,” he said. “If we get
through to one person that they shouldn’t shoplift,
the training has served a purpose.”
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News & Notes
Duty bus passes available
A special pass is now required for any
middle school student who rides the duty
buses that leave Panzer Kaserne between
2:33 p.m. and 4:08 p.m.
Duty bus passes may be obtained at the
School Liaison Office, located in Building
2347 on Patch Barrack.
At the end of the school year, these passes will be revoked. Bus pass procedures and
usage will be evaluated over the summer.
For more information, call Joe Holder,
School Liaison Officer, at 430-7465/civ.
0711-680-7465.
Panzer Housing Area road to
close June 16 for re-paving
Casablancastrasse, the main road to the
Panzer Housing Area, will be temporarily
closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 16.
The road closure is necessary to perform
asphalt paving.
Vehicular access and parking will be
impacted. Housing area residents will be expected to park at the Panzer Shopping Mall
parking lot and use the pedestrian bridge.
For more information, call the Panzer
Installation Coordinator at 431-2806/civ.
07031-15-2806.
Youth raises $3,000 for
American Red Cross Japan
disaster relief
Congratulations to Abigail Fay, 13, who
spearheaded a fundraiser to support the
American Red Cross disaster relief efforts
for those affected by the earthquake and
Tsunami in Japan.
During the month of April, Abigail, with
the help of family and friends, raised $3,000.
Did you receive a German
census form?
If you receive a German census form,
send a copy of your ID card and a copy of
the front page of the census questionnaire to
the Stuttgart Law Center via e-mail to Karin.
LN.Hemberger@eur.army.mil.
You may also hand carry these documents to the Stuttgart Law Center, Room
210, Building 3312, Kelley Barracks.
For more information, call the Stuttgart
Law Center at 421-2604/0711-729-2604.
Memorial Day ceremony
scheduled for May 30, 11 a.m.
U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart and American Legion Stuttgart Post 6 will conduct a
Memorial Day ceremony May 30 at 11 a.m.
on Washington Square, Patch Barracks.
Stuttgart Army Ball
The 2011 Stuttgart Community Army
Ball will be held June 11 at 5 p.m. in Sindelfingen. Register online at www.regonline.
co.uk/2011stuttgartcommunityarmyball.
For more information, call 4304263/0711-680-4263 or 430-2194/civ. 0711680-2194.
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Patch Food Court
nears completion
Construction contractors work to complete renovations
of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s food
court on Patch Barracks. The new food court, which is
expected to open in July, will house a Subway, Burger
King, Taco Bell and a Sehne bakery.
Susan Huseman
NCO of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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attitude and drive on.”
During the Graf competition, Brewster and his
fellow competitors underwent a comprehensive
evaluation of skills, ranging from physical fitness to
warrior tasks to written essays.
He excelled in the 12-mile road march. With a
35-pound rucksack on his back and an additional 20
pounds of gear, Brewster crossed the finish line first
in two hours and 27 minutes.
“This is just one event, but I feel good about
where I am in the competition,” said Brewster, after
the march. “Seeing the whole competition and knowing what the other competitors can do keeps you on
your toes. I’ll just continue to do the best I can in
every event.”
Assessing his strengths and weaknesses, he admitted that if he has a weakness, it is combatives.
“Lately, I haven’t had the opportunity to really
train in combatives,” Brewster said. “The event was
a real challenge for me. My inexperience showed in
‘
The only real pressure is
the pressure I put on myself. All I can do is train
as much as possible and
give 100 percent.
Sgt. Jacob Brewster
2011 IMCOM-E NCO of the Year
’
my breathing and technique.”
Brewster said the ruck march is his best event. “I
enjoy backpacking — rucking is just a harder version.”
Editor’s note: Molly Hayden, USAG Grafenwöhr, and Tom Budzyna, USAG Schinnen, also
contributed to this article.
Molly Hayden
USAG Stuttgart’s Sgt. Jacob Brewster, an MP investigator and the 2011 IMCOM-Europe NCO of the
Year, gets position on Staff Sgt. William Speers, USAG Vicenza, during the Army combatives tournament
at the Best Warrior Competition at Grafenwöhr on May 4.
405th AFSB
accepts control of
DOL mission in
Europe
By Jennifer King
405th Army Field Support Brigade
Public Affairs Office
T
he 405th Army Field Support
Brigade, partnered with the 21st
Theater Sustainment Command,
now has command and control of Directorate
of Logistics missions in the European theater.
“This transfer of DOL functions in theater
greatly increases our mission and capabilities,” said Col. Ronald Green, commander of
the 405th AFSB. “With the new mission, we
now oversee a number of DOL operations,
including food service, household goods
operations and a myriad of other functions.”
The transfer of the DOL mission from Installation Management Command-Europe is in
support of the DOL enterprise transformation,
which is designed to align logistical support
with core competencies, thereby increasing
quality and efficiency and standardizing
performance.
Green said that there are multiple benefits to the transfer, including standardizing
processes, improving contract management
and enhancing the quality and the visibility
of DOL services.
“As the single logistics integrator in theater, we have the flexibility to support surge
requirements, manage the workload across
all maintenance and supply activities, create
efficiencies by centralizing logistics oversight
and disseminate quality standards and best
practices throughout the Materiel Enterprise,”
he said.
The transfer of the DOL missions to the
405th AFSB is intended to be seamless to
ensure customers throughout the theater are
not impacted.
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Toppers are Stuttgart Theatre Center success story
By Brittany Carlson
“Monty Python’s
Spamalot” cast
members perform
“Always Look On
the Bright Side
of Life” during
a performance
earlier this year.
The Stuttgart
Theatre Center’s
production of the
musical garnered
six golden “Topper”
statues and 17
nominations, during
the Tournament
of Plays “Topper”
Awards Show April
20 in Heidelberg.
T
he best reward a good play can receive is
applause.
However, there’s nothing wrong with
earning a little extra recognition.
The Stuttgart Theatre Center did just that, taking home seven awards and 27 nominations at this
year’s Tournament of Plays “Topper” Awards Show,
a swanky ceremony held April 20 in U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg.
The musical “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” garnered six golden “Topper” statues and 17 nominations, and the comedy “Rumors” earned one Topper
and 10 nominations.
The awards show, sponsored annually by Installation Management Command-Europe, honors
community theaters for their technical, musical, acting, artistic and directing achievements in front of
IMCOM-E officials, commanders and peers.
But more than giving credit, the event provides
theater groups the chance to hear feedback from the
adjudicators who determine the awards, and rub
shoulders with fellow thespians from military communities as far as Belgium and Turkey.
“It’s a way of connecting community theaters with
professionals and getting their input,” said Richard
Roberts, artistic director for the Stuttgart Theatre
Center.
They also get to watch scenes from each of the
competing musicals — 10 this year. The Stuttgart
Theatre Center performed a scene from “Spamalot”
called “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”
“You get a taste of what everybody else is doing,
which is pretty cool,” said Dennis Austin, who won
the Topper award for Best Supporting Actor in a
Musical, for his role as King Arthur’s sidekick, Patsy,
in “Spamalot.”
Austin’s award was even more impressive considering that he earned it for his facial expressions and
body language; Patsy has only eight lines.
The entire event gave actors “a sense of community within the theater community,” Austin added.
Ron Paoletti
All of the theater groups in Europe get together
only twice a year — at the Topper Awards Show and
at the IMCOM Tournament of Plays in the fall — so
the show presents a unique opportunity for all to see
what judges think the best work looks like.
Fourteen installations competed for close to 60
Toppers and more than 100 nominations for shows
performed between the months of February and April.
(USAG Stuttgart was not eligible for all awards).
The fact that Stuttgart did so well is a credit to its
many volunteers, Roberts said.
About 55 volunteers helped act in and produce
“Spamalot,” and close to 40 worked on “Rumors,”
he said.
“It’s the commitment from the volunteers. They’re
willing to play and experiment and do the things we
like to do,” Roberts said.
The Toppers awards are also due to the Theatre
Center’s habit of emphasizing story over sets and
costumes, he added.
“It’s about coming in for a good story or a good
laugh,” he said.
In the case of “Rumors” and “Spamalot,” that’s
just want the audience — and critics — received.
“Spamalot” Toppers
• Best Costume Design Musical — Amy Roberts
• Best Stage Properties and Dressing Musical
— Rafal Daszkowski, Lise Desjardins Downing
and Richard Roberts
• Best Chorus Member — Sabine Seibold
• Best Featured Actor Musical — Christian
Reichel
• Best Supporting Actor Musical — Dennis Austin
• Best Actress in a Musical — Denise
Woodmansee
“Rumors” Topper
• Director Ron Paoletti won for Best Sound
Design Comedy
U.S. Army Soldier Show in Stuttgart June 6
By Tim Hipps
Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Public Affairs Office
T
Evan Dyson
Staff Sgt. Joshua Davis performs
“Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B. during a
Fort Belvoir performance of the U.S.
Army Soldier Show on April 30. The
show comes to Stuttgart June 6.
he U.S. Army Soldier Show
comes to the Stuttgart military community June 6 at 7
p.m. in the Patch Fitness Center.
The carnival concept of the 2011
show will take audiences on a globespanning journey to more fun-filled
venues in 90 minutes than some folks
experience in a lifetime.
From a boardwalk to a fun house
to a circus to a county fair to a time
machine, Soldier-entertainers will take
their guests on a song and dance tour of
carnivals across America and beyond.
“It’s an opportunity to ... take the audience on a journey with us,” said Soldier
Show director Victor Hurtado. “And not
just to the continental United States —
we have a great international scene.”
Africa, Samoa, Latin America,
Nepal, with influences from India,
Thailand and China are represented in
the song-and-dance extravaganza that
plays to the strengths of cast members
from several countries. Each international scene will feature authentic
music from that locale.
This Soldier Show cast features
strong instrumentalists on the violin,
drums, guitar, keyboards and bass, who
will keep the performers on the move as
they dance from scene to scene.
“There are a lot of dancers, a lot of
movement in the show,” Hurtado said.
“But there some great voices as well.
And some great stage presence. We
have some great rapper and spokenword guys, so we have quite a bit of
that driving the show.”
Patriotism is woven throughout the
show that does not so much resemble a
military production.
“With MWR, we’re in the business
of taking families and Soldiers away
from the trials and tribulations of what
they’re going through, so I think this
will definitely inspire the patriotism,
but really help you escape and take you
to places you wouldn’t go all in one
day,” Hurtado said. “You wouldn’t go
to the circus, a boardwalk, a country
fair, a fun house — in four different
areas of the world — and a Fourth of
July celebration, all in one day.
“You could never physically do that,
but you’re going to be able to do that
at this show.”
“As a group, [the cast] has really
become very cohesive,” Hurtado said.
“We’ve really been able to get the show
together quickly. They’ve been very
engaged. It’s pretty amazing where they
are already, as far as rehearsals go.”
The Soldier Show comes to U.S.
Army Garrison Stuttgart June 6 at the
Patch Fitness Center. Doors open at
6:30 p.m.; the show starts at 7 p.m.
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RBEMS science expo showcases talent, promise
Story & photo by Tanya Fogg Young
Special to The Citizen
S
ixth-grader Sara Tingey
recently absorbed three life
lessons while successfully
completing her first-place science project at Robinson Barracks Elementary/
Middle School — that there’s strength
in numbers, looks can be deceiving, and
making mistakes is part of the learning
process.
In Tingey’s project, “Strength in
Numbers,” she explored how much
weight a flat toothpick versus a round
toothpick could hold, as well as how the
weight-bearing capabilities changed as
she added toothpicks to her experiment.
While she was correct that a round
toothpick could handle more weight
than a flat toothpick, Tingey found that
she underestimated the overall strength
of the toothpicks.
“I was wrong — I thought the toothpicks would be really weak, but they
were a lot stronger than I thought,” the
12-year-old said, adding each type of
toothpick could individually hold dou-
‘
I think you learn
more when your
hypothesis is
wrong because
you learn from
your mistakes.
Sedona Schuehle
RBEMS sixth-grader
Claire Dickmeyer,
from left, AP
English teacher,
serves up a cup
of tea for seniors
April Peterson,
from left, Faith
Wedgeworth,
Averi Baker
and Stephanie
Hundley May
12 during her
annual British
Tea for seniors.
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ble the weight she had hypothesized.
“Looks can be deceiving.”
Tingey’s project was among some
240 displayed during the RBEMS
Science Expo held May 5 and 6 in the
school gymnasium, said Robin Adams,
a sixth-grade science teacher. The expo
included science projects from fourth-,
fifth-, sixth- and eighth-graders and was
open to the community to attend.
Most of the projects featured in
the expo were completed individually
by sixth-graders, Adams said. “One of
the sixth-grade standards is scientific
inquiry, and the best way for students
to get familiar with it and understand
it is to do it hands-on themselves,” she
said. “I hear them say all the time that
they didn’t know it was so much work.”
Sixth-grader Isaiah Duncan, 12,
said he felt a sense of accomplishment
after completing his project in which
he explored whether sugar helped a
bean plant grow faster or not. “It felt
good to have worked this hard growing the plants,” Duncan said. “I think
I did OK for my first time ever doing
a science project.”
As sixth-grader Sedona Schuehle
walked around the expo looking at the
projects on display, she shared some
insight from her experience completing her science project. “In my project,
I learned that caffeine doesn’t really
help or hurt plants,” Schuehle said.
“I think you learn more when your
hypothesis is wrong because you learn
from your mistakes.”
Adams said she was heartened by
Schuehle’s perspective. “One of the
biggest concerns I hear from students
is that their hypothesis is right or
wrong,” she said. “It doesn’t matter as
long as they learned something from
the whole process.”
RBEMS sixth-grader Gabrielle Rutan explains her science project to Matthew
Miller, also a sixth-grader. Rutan experimented with natural foods such as
blueberries, coffee and red onion skins to see which best dyed white socks.
Science expo winners were chosen
among only the sixth-graders, Adams
said, with Sara Tingey winning first
place, Tristan Celluci taking second
place and Hannah Shin and Andrew
Holmes tying for third place.
Trisha McGonigle, who teaches
sixth-grade science, said that although
most of the expo’s projects seemed
to focus on life science, she noticed
an increase in this year’s offerings of
projects in physical science, such as
those that explored bridges, planes,
aerodynamics and electricity.
Eighth-grade science expo participants, as part of their study of motion
and physics, built catapults for their
projects, said teacher Ivonne Santana.
“It was a little friendly competition to
see how far the catapults could shoot
and how accurately,” Santana said.
“They were very creative with the
materials they used.”
Partners Emilia Gamble and Gage
Armstrong fashioned their catapult with
a wooden spoon and frame, and dubbed
it “Miracle Max’s Magic Machine,”
inspired by a character from one of
Armstrong’s favorite movies, “The
Princess Bride.”
Gamble, 13, said the pair hypothesized that the catapult would fire a
marshmallow about 3.5 meters, but
instead it went nearly 8 meters. Armstrong said the project really improved
his understanding of energy transference and motion.
“Some catapults barely went half
the distance of ours or barely got off the
ground,” Armstrong said. “In making
and doing ours, we were able to use the
knowledge we learned in everyday life
to gain more understanding.”
High tea sweetens AP English
It was cakes, crumpets and lemon curd at Patch High School
May 12, as two separate classes of Advanced Placement English
celebrated a school-year’s worth of completed tests, finished essays
and Shakespearian sonnets with a traditional “high tea” party. The
annual event was hosted by PHS teacher Claire Dickmeyer.
Photos by Susan Huseman
British Tea escort Alex Vitt, also known as “Sir Alex,” crowns Veronica
Barnes as “Lady Veronica” before escorting her to her seat during the
Patch High School Advanced Placement English British Tea for seniors.
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‘No-shows’ take big bite out of dental clinic’s efficiency
By Brittany Carlson and Susan Huseman
M
issed or broken appointments at the
Patch Barracks Dental Clinic have
taken a big bite out of the clinic’s
ability to provide care to service members and
their families.
In the past 12 months, the clinic could have
seen more than 1,200 additional patients if only
1,298 “no show” active duty and family member
patients had cancelled their appointments in a
timely manner.
These missed or “failed” appointments result in
clinical inefficiency and diminished dental readiness within the military population, according to
dental officials.
For family members who want to be seen, it
only adds insult to injury.
“While it can sometimes be difficult to get an
appointment, this is not because the dental clinic
doesn’t want to see family members — it’s due
to constraints placed by Congress on staffing and
eligibility,” said Col. Julio Gonzales, the Patch
Barracks Dental Clinic commander.
Army dental clinics are funded based on the
population of active duty service members alone,
unlike the Army health clinics, which are funded
and staffed for the majority of the community,
including family members.
“Our mission is improve the oral health and
dental readiness of supported service members,”
said Gonzales. These include active duty service
members and activated reservists assigned to U.S.
Army Garrison Stuttgart for more than 30 days.
“Active duty readiness is the number one priority … because that’s our mission,” said Gonzales.
The clinic strives to meet the Dental Command’s dental readiness goal of 100 percent. This
means that all of the active duty service members
in the Stuttgart military community must have a
Brittany Carlson
Dr. Dale Nichols, orthodontist, examines the
teeth of Trinity Ingalls, 6, at the Patch Barracks
Dental Clinic May 5. Due to mission requirements,
appointments for family members at the clinic are
made on a space available basis. Family members
can also opt to use the Tricare Dental Program to
see a dentist off-post.
dental exam every year.
However, where family member care is concerned, 95 percent is what is mandated for space
available care.
Currently, as of May 10, readiness at the dental
clinic is 88 percent.
This is because many of the service members
who have not had their annual exams have not yet
returned for follow-up treatment, while others are
still due for an exam, according to Sgt. 1st Class
Sunday School
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Regerstrasse 19
70195 Stuttgart-Botnang
Tel: 07032-954314
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the Stuttgart area
Missionary Pastor- Dr. Harold Pierce
(serving our Military and surrounding
communities since 1998)
Michael Cordova, dental clinic noncommissioned
officer in charge.
When the dental clinic has met its readiness goal, it can then schedule appointments for
command-sponsored family members on a space
available basis, per the Europe Regional Dental
Command policy.
Yet the clinic provides care for family members,
even while under the readiness goal, on a standby
basis.
Here in Stuttgart, family members can call the
clinic in the morning, and if there are cancelled
appointments for that day, book those time slots.
“We try to accommodate them as best we can,”
Gonzales said. “In fact, we enjoy seeing family
members.”
Fortunately, family members of active duty
military, as well as reservists and their family
members also have cost-effective access to dental
care through the Tricare Dental Program.
This paid dental insurance plan helps offset
out-of-pocket expenses for dental care received
from host nation providers. Enrollment in the plan
is not automatic.
Retirees and their family members are seen on
a standby basis only, and are not appointed. The
Tricare Retiree Dental Program is an insurance
program set up specifically for retirees.
However, dental clinic officials stress that everyone in the community has access to emergency
dental care at the Patch Barracks Dental Clinic for
the relief of pain, bleeding, swelling and dental
issues requiring medication.
Learn more about the Tricare Dental Program at
www.tricaredentalprogram.com. More information
on the retiree plan is available at www.trdp.org.
For more information about the Patch Barracks
Dental Clinic, or to schedule an appointment, call
430-8626/civ. 0711-680-8626.
To arrange a Family Readiness Group briefing,
call 430-4324/civ. 0711-680-4324 or 0162-270-1867.
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health
Page 8
Blood-sucking ticks spread lyme disease
health
By Maj. Benita Harris
U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart
S
pring signifies the emergence of new life.
During spring, ticks transform from
larva to nymph with only one catch … the
need for a blood meal.
Typically, ticks live in brush close to the ground
and engage in opportunistic feeding on small mammals, birds and sometimes, humans.
This blood meal can result in the tick acquiring
or transmitting an illness such as lyme disease. The
transmission of lyme disease peaks during the months
of May to August.
In 2008, the Stuttgart/Heidelberg region boasted
a 23 percent human infection rate of lyme disease.
Why such a high infection rate? Disease transmission occurs during the nymph stage when ticks are
the size of a poppy seed. Their incredibly small size
allows delivery of a painless bite to feed. Feeding is
required for at least 24 hours to transmit lyme disease
to humans via infected saliva.
Symptoms of lyme disease typically develop one
to two weeks after infection. Early symptoms include
fever, headache, fatigue and depression. A characteristic bull’s-eye skin rash occurs in 80 percent of people.
Late symptoms include arthritis, hand pain, foot
pain and swelling of the brain. These occur when
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A tiny tick, such as the one pictured, can spread
lyme disease from a single bite.
patients fail to receive prompt antibiotic treatment.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? Avoid
wooded areas, leaf litter, high grass, weeds and brush.
Many times this is unrealistic. When you find
yourself in these areas ensure that you:
• Wear protective clothing (hat, long shirt/pants)
• Wear light-colored clothing for easy visualization of ticks
• Conduct a self/buddy check (behind ears/knees,
hair line, underarms, between fingers/toes) for ticks
• Promptly remove any ticks.
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will offer school and sports physicals for children on May 21, June 25, July 23 and Aug. 13
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The child’s immunizations records must be brought to the physical.
To schedule an appointment, register with
the Care Call Center at 371-2622/civ. 0622-1172622 or schedule an appointment at the USAHC
Stuttgart front desk.
Get access with Tricare Plus
Tricare Plus is a program that allows retirees
to receive primary care appointments within the
same primary care access standards as beneficiaries enrolled in a Tricare Prime option.
Tricare Plus is not a health plan, it is simply
a way to access primary care at the U.S. Army
Health Clinic, Stuttgart.
To find out if you are eligible to participate
in the Tricare Plus program, contact the U.S.
Army Health Clinic Stuttgart, or visit the Tricare
website at www.tricare.mil/mybenefit.
Sun Safety: Protect yourself from the sun
By E. Wayne Combs, Ph.D.
U.S. Army Public Health Command
(Provisional)
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very spring and summer, Soldiers
get painful sunburns that lead to
time lost from duty and training.
If you have a fair complexion and light
hair, you are especially at risk for skin damage from the sun. The sun can also hurt your
eyes, so even Soldiers with dark complexions need to protect themselves.
Protect your skin
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Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or above that protects against both
ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays. Reapply
every few hours if you can. Don’t forget to
apply sunscreen to your lips. Many lip balms
contain sunscreen. Once opened, sunscreen
loses its strength over a year, so replace
your sunscreen at least once a year. Get a
waterproof sunscreen if you will be sweating a lot or will be around water. To protect
your skin, you should also seek shade, use
your uniform to cover your arms and legs,
and wear a wide-brimmed hat when possible
to protect your head and neck.
Protecting your eyes
Wear sunglasses that provide 100 percent
UV protection (UVA and UVB). Sunglasses
do not have to be expensive to protect well.
Wrap-around shades work the best. Widebrimmed hats also help.
Timing is everything
The sun is strongest between 10 a.m.
and 4 p.m. Use the rule “Short Shadow?
Seek Shade!” If your shadow is shorter than
your height, you can get a light sunburn in
about 35 minutes. But when your shadow is
twice as long as your height, it would take
about 90 minutes for you to get that same
light sunburn.
First Aid
There is no quick cure for minor sunburn. Symptoms can be treated with aspirin,
acetaminophen, or ibuprofen to relieve pain
and headache, and reduce fever. Drinking
plenty of water helps to replace fluid lost.
Cool baths or the gentle application of cool
wet cloths on the burned area may also provide some comfort. Workers with sunburns
should avoid further exposure until the
burn has resolved. A topical moisturizing
cream, aloe, or a low-dose (0.5-1 percent)
hydrocortisone cream, which is sold over
the counter, may also help ease the pain and
speed up the healing.
If blistering occurs, lightly bandage or
cover the area with gauze to prevent infection. The blisters should not be broken, as
this will slow the healing process and increase the risk of infection. When the blisters
break and the skin peels, dried fragments
may be removed and an antiseptic ointment
or hydrocortisone cream may be applied.
Seek medical attention if any of the
following occur: dehydration; high fever
greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit; extreme pain that persists for longer than 48
hours or severe sunburns covering more than
15 percent of the body (more than just the
forearms and lower legs).
Community AnnounCements
Celebrate Asian
Pacific Heritage
Month in May
May is designated as
Asian Pacific Heritage
Month. The following special
events and activities are
scheduled within the Stuttgart
military community:
• Throughout the month,
USAG Stuttgart will display
an Asian Pacific Heritage
exhibit at the Panzer Shopping Mall
• May 23: The Robinson
Barracks Community Club
will present a free showing of
“The Joy Luck Club” at 6 p.m.
• May 26: the Patch
Movie Theater will present
a free showing of “Slumdog
Millionaire” at 11 a.m.
• May 31: The U.S. Africa
Command Equal Employment Opportunity Office will
hold an Asian Pacific Heritage observance in the Kelley
Theater at 11:30 a.m.
• The Patch and Robinson Barracks Libraries will
feature special book displays
in honor of Asian Pacific
Heritage Month.
Holiday closures
Several operations may be
closed or offer limited service
in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart on or around May 30, in
observance of Memorial Day.
Customers are advised to call
ahead before visiting.
• The Vehicle Processing
Center on Panzer Kaserne
will be closed for Memorial
Day on May 30, and on June
2, 13, and 23 for German
for June 1 from 9-10:30 a.m.
in Swabian Special Events
Center on Patch Barracks.
Volunteer for VBS
Adam Gallotta
Sweet treats for military spouses
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation volunteers Lauren Baldi, from left, Victoria
Frank, and Lena Orozco, sort and assemble more than 1,000 bars of chocolate May 3
for Military Spouse Appreciation Day celebrated on May 6. Family and MWR handed
out the locally produced chocolate to military spouses who visited their facilities.
holidays.
• The United Service
Organizations Stuttgart will
close May 28 and 30, and will
re-open May 31 at 10 a.m.
• The U.S. Army Health
Clinic Stuttgart will close
May 27 and 30 in observance
of the Memorial Day and
training holidays.
For emergency care, call
the Military Police at DSN
114/civ. 0711-680-5262.
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care needs, call the Nurse
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U.S. Army Garrison
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to provide information and
address concerns May 23 at
5 p.m. in the Kelley Club on
Kelley Barracks.
ASAP events
The U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart Army Substance
Abuse Program will host
the following classes for
military units:
• Unit Prevention Leaders’ Certification Training,
June 6-10
• Recertification Training, June 29-30
Both classes will be in
the basement classroom of
Building 2948 on Panzer
Kaserne. Registration is
required.
The next Army and Air
Force Exchange Service/
Defense Commissary Agency
quarterly council meeting
will be June 1 from 10:3011:30 a.m. in Swabian Special Events Center on Patch
Barracks.
Community members are
invited to provide input and
suggestions to AAFES and
DeCA managers.
Tenants’ meeting
on June 1, 9 a.m.
Every month the U.S.
Army Garrison Stuttgart
commander hosts a meeting to discuss community
business with tenant unit
leadership, and exchange
and disseminate important
information. The next tenants’ meeting is scheduled
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Stuttgart Religious Support
Office is seeking volunteers
to help with Vacation Bible
School 2011.
Sessions will be held July
25-28 from 9 a.m. to noon at
Patch Elementary School and
Aug. 1-5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
at Robinson Barracks Elementary/Middle School.
Volunteers from fifth
grade to adults are needed to
work as station leaders, crew
leaders, assistants, and with
set construction.
Volunteer application
packets are available in
all chapels and the Patch
Religious Education Center,
located next to the thrift shop.
For more information,
contact the USAG Stuttgart
Director of Religious Education, Jim Sciegel, at 4313078/civ. 07031-15-3078, or
james.sciegel@eur.army.mil.
USO golf tourney
Register now for the 20th
annual USO golf tournament
to be held July 23 at the Stuttgart Golf Course. For more
information, call 07031-153345 or e-mail vol.stuttgart@
uso.org.
LPNs needed
The U.S. Army Health
Clinic Stuttgart is seeking
licensed practical nurses.
Contact Maj. Mary Whitney, chief nurse at USAHC
Stuttgart, at mary.whitney@
amedd.army.mil.
Swabian closed
May 19-21
The Swabian Special
Events Center on Patch Barracks will be closed after
lunch on May 19 and remain
closed through May 21 for a
special event.
Learn to salsa
The United Service Organizations Stuttgart offers a free
salsa dance class every Monday night from 7-10 p.m. in the
Patch High School Forum on
Patch Barracks.
Learn steps for beginners
and partner work, followed by
an open dance session. Singles
are welcome.
call the USO at 431-3505/civ.
07031-15-3505.
Send community-wide
announcements to stuttgartmedia@eur.army.mil.
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Disneyland Paris: life in the ‘Village’
Story & photo by Steve Roark
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such as admission to both parks and “Extra Magic
Hours”: Hotel guests can enter the park two hours
before it opens and ride a handful of attractions. It
may not sound like much, but once you’ve seen the
lines during normal operating hours, you’ll see why
boarding the Space Mountain roller coaster in five
minutes feels magical.
Another way to skip some of the lines is to use
“Fastpass.” It’s a free service that holds your place in
line while you leave to do something else and come
back at a designated time. The most popular rides
offer this feature.
Not all of the lines are in the parks. If you have
breakfast in the hotel, it’s best to go before 7:30 a.m.
After that, the lines start backing up through the hotel.
Eating lunch and dinner earlier than normal means
you can avoid those peak rush times. Most restaurants
start filling up when the park closes. By 8:30 p.m. the
popular ones have very long lines filled with tired
and hungry children. Another tip: Don’t waste time
shopping in the souvenir shops during park hours. You
can find the same stuff in Disney Village long after
the parks have shut down for the night, and you’ll be
that much closer to your hotel when you are done.
If you don’t want to pay the Disneyland premium
on snacks and drinks, stock up before you get on the
subway. Once you walk outside Marne-la-ValleeChessy, everything in view is Disney owned. A bottle
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of soda is €2.60 throughout the resort. Sugary treats
are sold everywhere, but some bland snacks might
go better with the parachute drop and other stomachtwisting rides.
The best time to visit Disneyland Paris is between
May and June. The French have their summer vacations from July to September, and their spring break
coincides with ours. To see everything in Disneyland
Park takes at least two days. Walt Disney Studio Park
can be done in about day. One thing all young kids
will want to see is the daily parade down Main Street
at 5 p.m. It is a good idea to claim a vantage point at
least thirty minutes prior to the parade.
The staff is generally friendly and helpful, but the
resort is designed to process people by the thousands,
and everything is scaled accordingly. Expect a longerthan-average check-in time.
Comfortable shoes are a must, as you are constantly walking or standing in a line. Dress for hot
weather in the summer, but keep an umbrella and
jacket handy for periodic rain showers and cooler
nights. A secured pocket for valuables is a must.
The official website, www.disneylandparis.com,
can give you lots of valuable information about ride
closures or show schedules in addition to offering
special deals. While nothing about Disneyland could
be called cheap, chances are even the most frugal
traveler can find a package to fit their budget.
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Find “Out &
About in BadenWürttemberg,”
your guide to
German culture,
at www.stuttgart.army.mil.
A Disney vacation doesn’t have to cost a fantasy amount of money, especially for Stuttgart community
members. By taking inexpensive tranportation, staying at a more cost-effective hotel and taking advantage
of programs like “Extra Magic Hours,” a visit to Disneyland Paris can fit within almost any budget.
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hen Euro Disneyland opened its doors
in 1992, it was met with underwhelming crowds and a cold shoulder from
Parisians. The resort has since undergone a Cinderella
transformation. Now known as Disneyland Paris, the
park draws huge crowds, surpassing the Eiffel Tower
as Paris’ most visited attraction. It ranks as the fourth
most visited theme park in the world, just behind the
other three Disney parks.
For many children, Disneyland represents the gold
standard in vacation destinations. For parents, however, it can represent a big hit on the savings account.
Disneyland resorts aren’t cheap, and Disneyland
Paris is no exception. At least for families living in
Stuttgart, its close proximity means you won’t have
to spend a fortune to get there.
From Stuttgart, it’s a little over five hours to drive
to Disneyland Paris. Mappy.com estimates fuel and
toll costs each way to be about €110. For as little as
€39 per person, you could take a TGV train from
Stuttgart and reach the Paris Est (East Station) in
under four hours. Disneyland has its own rail station,
Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy, which can be found at the
end of the red RER A4 subway line.
Disneyland Paris is actually two different parks:
Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. Disneyland Park is modeled after the original Disneyland
in California. It has many of the traditional Disney
rides, from the spinning teacups to Space Mountain to
Pirates of the Caribbean. Walt Disney Studios Park is
themed after a movie studio, and has rides and shows
based on a variety of movies, from Armageddon to
Toy Story.
Just to the left of Walt Disney Studios Park is
Disney Village. Like an open air mall, this area houses
many dining areas and Disney stores, as well as an
IMAX theater. Familiar names such as Planet Hollywood and Rainforest Cafe offer Americans a little
taste of home, but if you’re on a budget, McDonald’s
is about one-third the cost and will get you back on
the rides that much faster.
Beyond Disney Village are most of Disneyland’s
hotels. They vary in style and price. Generally, the
closer you get to the parks the more expensive and
fancier the hotel gets. Most of the hotels are clustered around a large lake and are about a 15 minute
walk to the parks. You can also find other fee-based
activities here, such as ice skating, a balloon ride and
bicycle cars.
The Disneyland Hotel sits on the entrance to Disneyland Park, making it by far the closest hotel, and
the most expensive at more than €1,000 per night for a
family of four. You can save about €400 if you are willing to walk 20 minutes to the much less glitzy Santa Fe.
These hotels come with some important perks,
Leonbergerstr. 97
(2nd fioor)
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Tel: 07152-903232
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daily 12:00-14:30
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community announcementS
Money troubles?
Stuttgart Religious Support Office will host Dave
Ramsey’s Financial Peace
Military Edition beginning
June 1.
The class will meet
Wednesday night for 13
weeks, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
in the Kelley Hotel conference room.
A Foundations in Personal
Finance class is designed
to teach high school teens
how to control their financial
future. The class is free to
teens in the Stuttgart military
community and runs June 14
through July 28.
The class will meet
Tuesday and Thursday from
5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Patch
Religious Education Center
(next to the thrift shop).
Seating is limited. To sign
up, e-mail FPUstuttgart@
yahoo.com.
Join Galaxy Bowling Center team
A nonappropriated employment fair will be held
May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. in the Galaxy Bowling
and Entertainment Center on
Panzer Kaserne. A variety of
regular and flexible positions
are available, including bartender, operations assistant,
recreation aid, and cashier.
Visit https://cpolrhp.cpol.
American Days
celebrated in Stuttgart
Members of the Panzer Gospel Choir perform at
Leonhardskirche in downtown Stuttgart during a past
American Days. This year as part of American Days, the
group will perform in a German-American gospel concert
scheduled for June 5 from 5-7 p.m. in the Leonhardkirche.
The concert is free. Stuttgart’s American Days celebrates
German-American friendship and runs from May 25 to
June 5. Over the course of 12 days, more than 50 events —
from concerts, lectures, workshops and art shows — will be
held in venues across the city. For a complete calendar of
events, visit www.daz.org/americandays.html.
James Palik
army.mil/eur for vacancy announcements.
stop by the Nonappropriated
Fund Human Resources Office at the Civilian Personnel
Advisory Center, Building.
2948, Panzer Kaserne, or call
431-3119/civ. 07031-15-3119.
No time to cook?
The Wellness Center
Stuttgart will host a “Meals
in Minutes” class May 25
from 9-10 a.m. Amy Haack,
a working spouse and new
mother with a master’s
degree in science and health
education, will share quick,
healthy recipes and lead a
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discussion on how to cook
healthy meals in a pinch.
The class is free and open
to all community members.
For more information, call
the Wellness Center at 4302997/civ. 0711-680-2997.
Donate first aid kits
Expired or current vehicle
first aid kits are needed for
a local Eagle Scout project.
Kits will be collected through
June 15 at the Vehicle Processing, Vehicle Inspection
Point, Car Care Center and
Auto Crafts, all on Panzer
Kaserne. The kits will be
refurbished and delivered to
U.S. Africa Command, which
will deliver them to locations
in Africa where they are most
needed.
contact joeengelbrechtiii@
gmail.com.
ACAP events
Stuttgart Army Career and
Alumni Program will host the
following seminars:
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• Great local specialties to munch on
• Special atmosphere to please
our American customers
• German hospitality at its best
Wirtschaftswunder Sindelfingen Tel: 07031-63 20 360
Pfarrwiesenallee 14
info@wirtschaftswunder-sindelfingen.de
71067 Sindelfingen
www.wirtschaftswunder-sindelfingen.de
• Apply for a Federal Job,
June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon
• Transition Assistance
Program, June 21-23 from 8:30
a.m. to 4-30 p.m.
• Veterans Affairs Benefits,
July 6 from 8 a.m. to noon
All classes will be held in
the ACAP office in Building
2915 on Panzer Kaserne.
Registration is required.
To register, call 431-2191/civ.
07031-15-2191, or e-mail julie.
halstead@us.army.mil.
Runners wanted for
10-Miler team
Join the Stuttgart 10-Miler
team and help defend the 2010
U.S. Forces Europe Men and
Women’s Team Championship
on July 9 in Grafenwöhr.
The Stuttgart teams will
consist of six members each,
with a maximum of four
teams. The top six men and
six women who are active
duty Army personnel will
receive temporary duty orders
to represent the European
team at the Army 10-Mile
Run in Washington, D.C., in
October. All ID cardholders
18 or over are eligible.
To apply to join the team,
contact Jimmer Sullivan at
430-4150/civ. 0711-680-4150
or james.sullivan@eucom.mil.
Scramble begins
Beginning May 25, the
Stuttgart Golf Course in Kornwestheim will host a nine-hole
Wednesday Night Scramble
every week at 6 p.m. during
the summer. The event is open
to all U.S. ID cardholders.
civ. 07141-879-151.
Send community-wide
announcements to stuttgartmedia@eur.army.mil.
Summer Safety
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Swimming
Bicycling
• Wear high-visibility clothing and a
properly-fitted helmet.
• Follow the same rules as vehicle
drivers.
• On narrow roads, use the full lane.
• Use shoulders only if they are clear
of debris, and not on steep descents.
• Keep your bicycle inspected.
• German traffic law requires bicycles
to be fitted with dyno-powered front
and rear lights, reflectors for front and
rear, pedals and wheels, a working
bell, and front and rear brakes. There
are special rules for bicycles not weighing more than 24 pounds, four ounces.
• Children up to 8 years old must use
sidewalks; those 8 to 10 years of age
may use sidewalks. Children more
than 10 years old must use the signed
bicycle paths or roads.
• Cell phone use is forbidden when
riding.
• Cyclists face the same penalties
for riding under the influence of alcohol
as vehicle drivers.
Driving
• Do not drink and drive.
• Rest before driving. Drive for 10 hours
at a maximum, and take a break every
two hours.
• Everyone in the vehicle must wear
a seat belt. Children 12 years old and
younger, or 4’11” or shorter, must use
a suitable restraint device.
• Keep your vehicle in safe operating
condition.
Grilling
• Propane and charcoal barbecue grills
should only be used outdoors.
• The grill should be placed well away
from the home and overhanging tree
branches.
• Keep children and pets away from
the grilling area.
• Do not wear loose clothing.
• Keep your grill clean.
• Always grill on a flat, stable surface.
• Never leave a grill unattended.
Source: www.nfpa.org/education
Charcoal grills
• Never leave children unattended.
• Designate a responsible adult
watch young children while aroun
water. Adults should not be involve
in any other distracting activity wh
supervising children.
• When swimming in the sea, che
for warning flags and where it is sa
to swim. Note that lifeguards are n
always present.
• Never swim when tired, overheate
or immediately after eating.
• Always swim with a buddy. Sele
swimming sites that have lifeguard
whenever possible.
• Do not drink alcohol before or durin
any water activity.
• Learn to swim.
• Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitatio
• Do not use air-filled or foam toys li
“water wings,” “noodles” or inner-tub
in place of personal flotation device
These toys are not designed to kee
swimmers safe.
• Only use charcoal starter fluid —
never gasoline.
• Keep charcoal fluid out of reach of
children and away from heat sources.
• After grilling, let the coals cool and
dispose of them in a metal container. Here in Germany ...
• There will be no lifeguard, or “Bad
meister,” sitting on a high chair an
watching the pool, but one will alwa
be in attendance. Look for the Bad
• Check for leaks: apply a light soap meister’s office.
and water solution to the hose. A pro- • Only swim in places where a lifegua
pane leak will release bubbles.
is present.
• If your grill has a leak, turn off the gas Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevent
tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the
grill serviced. If the leak does not stop,
call the fire department.
• Do not store propane tanks indoors.
Propane grills
Motorcycling
• Motorcyclists must wear proper
protective clothing: approved helmet,
high-visibility garments, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, full-length trousers,
full-fingered gloves and over the ankle
footwear made of sturdy leather.
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• Oak Processionary Caterpillars eject
tiny hairs into the air that can cause
rashes.
• If the hairs cause difficulty breathing,
seek emergency attention.
• Stay clear of roped-off trees.
Rodents
• Some rodents carry Hantavirus,
which can cause severe illness.
• Do not touch rodent droppings, urine
or nesting materials.
• Call Pest Management at 0711-7296261.
Ticks
• Ticks can carry Lyme Disease and
Tickborne Encephalitis. Wear lightcolored clothing in a forested area and
long sleeves.
• Try not to brush against the underbrush.
• Apply a bug spray containing DEET.
• After being outdoors, check yourself
thoroughly for ticks, especially in the
groin and armpit areas.
• If you find a tick, remove it by grasping the base with tweezers and pulling
back swiftly.
• If you develop a rash around a bite
site, see your doctor.
• To receive a Tickborne Encephalitis
vaccine on the German economy, see
your doctor.
Summer Safety
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101 critical
days of
summer
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Play it
Safe
Source: Stuttgart Army Health Clinic
s://safety.army.mil.
Illustration from photos.com
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What’s happening in FMWR
See ‘Nunsense’ show
The Stuttgart Theatre Center
presents “Nunsense,” a musical
comedy in which the Little Sisters
of Hoboken attempt to raise
money to bury sisters accidentally
poisoned by the convent cook. The
show is written by Dan Goggin
and directed by Richard Roberts.
Performances are set for May
27 and 28 and June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17
and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and May 29
and June 5, 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. at
the Kelley Theatre Center. Tickets
are $14/adults, $12/students. Must
be at least 5 years old to attend.
To reserve tickets, visit www.
stuttgartmwr.com. For more information, call the Kelley Theatre Office at 421-3258/civ.0711-729-3258.
Rafting adventure
Enjoy an outdoor adventure
weekend of rafting and canyoning May 27-30 at Zams, Austria,
with Outdoor Recreation. The cost
includes transportation, lodging
in a hut, most meals, two rafting
trips, a canyoning trip, equipment
and guides.
Outdoor Recreation at 431-2774/
civ. 07031-15-2774.
Free movies on RB
Free movies are offered every
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
at the theater inside the Robinson
Barracks Club. Through May 21,
Tron: Legacy, PG. May 25-27:
Gulliver’s Travels, PG. All movies
start at 6:30 p.m.
Teach at Arts and Crafts
The Stuttgart Arts and Crafts
Centers are looking for volunteer or contracted instructors for
acrylic, watercolor and oil painting, drawing and sculpting classes.
For more information, contact
Mary Allen at mary.e.allen1@
us.army.mil.
Bowling Center hours
The Galaxy Entertainment and
Bowling Center on Panzer Kaserne
has new, but temporary, hours.
The center is now open Tuesday
through Thursday from 4-10 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.
to midnight, and Sunday from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m.
For MWR updates, e-mail mwrmarketing@eur.army.mil.
photos.com
Coming to
Patch Theater
May 19 — Hall Pass (R) 6 p.m.
May 20 — Red Riding Hood
(PG-13) 6 p.m., Priest (PG-13) 9 p.m.
May 21 — Rango (PG) 4 p.m.,
Red Riding Hood (PG-13) 7 p.m.,
Priest (PG-13) 9 p.m.
May 22 — Mars Needs Moms
(PG) 2 p.m., Red Riding Hood (PG13) 4 p.m., Priest (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 23 — Priest (PG-13) 6 p.m.
May 24 — Red Riding Hood
(PG-13) 6 p.m.
May 25 — Mars Needs Moms
(PG) 6 p.m.
May 26 — Rango (PG) 6 p.m.
May 27 — Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) 3
and 6 p.m., Paul (R) 9 p.m.
May 28 — Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13)
4 and 9 p.m., Battle: Los Angeles
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 29 — Rio (PG) 2 p.m., Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger
Tides (PG-13) 4 p.m., Battle: Los
Angeles (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 30 — Rio (PG) 3 p.m., Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger
Walt Disney Pictures
Tides (PG-13) 6 p.m.
May 31 — Battle: Los Angeles
(PG-13) 6 p.m.
June 1 — Rio (PG) 6 p.m.
June 2 — Battle: Los Angeles
(PG-13) 6 p.m.
Visit www.shopmyexchange.com/
ReelTimeTheatres/reeltime-landing.
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CYS Services soccer: where kids have a ball
Purple Flame team
members (from
left) Nicole Hudson
(#6), 8, Ellis Ward,
9, Anaja Wright,9,
Alauna Allen, 8,
Joshua Cilley, 8,
and Emily Webb,
8, play an interteam scrimmage
May 5 on Panzer
Kaserne. The
team is coached
by volunteer Wes
Rhodehamel.
Story & photos by Brittany Carlson
T
hree-year-old soccer players are usually
more interested in picking flowers and
waving to parents than watching the ball.
But given time and some coaching, those children
will learn to play as a team and have some fun in the
process — which is what the U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart Child, Youth, and School Services Youth
Sports soccer program is all about.
“It is recreational and developmental. Anybody
can play,” said Juan Rivera, head commissioner for YS
soccer in USAG Stuttgart and long-time soccer coach.
This spring, more than 800 children ages 3-15 are
playing soccer, a season record, following the sport’s
highest fall enrollment to date of 888 children.
“Stuttgart soccer is the single largest event or
club in all of Europe [for military communities],”
Rivera said.
In order to make a program of this size possible,
a multitude of volunteers are needed.
Currently more than 100 volunteers serve as
coaches and assistant coaches, according to Caitlin
Smith, CYS Services sports director. “We rely very
heavily on our volunteers. They’re priceless,” she said.
However, there are never enough volunteers.
“Our program is always seeking out volunteers
for coaching and officiating,” said Smith.
The CYS Services soccer program includes leagues
for all ages: Smart Start for 3-year-olds, Tiny Tots for
ages 4-5, Peewees for ages 6-7, Minors for ages 8-9,
Bantams for ages 10-12 and Juniors for ages 13-15.
It is an ideal place for children new to the Stuttgart
community to make friends, Smith said.
“They build a lot of friendships during the season
… which I think is really important over here [in
Europe],” she said.
Parent Claire Schoonover recalled the impact the
soccer program had on her three sons when they first
moved to USAG Stuttgart from Florida in 2004.
“They came here hungry, looking for somewhere
they could continue playing [soccer],” she said.
“Youth Sports provided something right away for
them to do and got them back into the sport they love.”
The soccer program is also perfect for newbies,
Photo left: Peewee Blue Thunder
p l a y e r We s t y P i a s e c k i , 6 ,
concentrates on controlling the
ball during an afternoon practice
May 5 on Panzer Kaserne.
Photo right: Bohdan Andre, 4,
a member of the Tigers, blasts
one into the goal during practice
while Coach Jomara Alvarez
gives him encouragement.
added parent and coach John Forsyth, who started
enrolling his two sons in Stuttgart’s youth sports
program in 1999.
At the start of each season, Rivera and coaches
ensure every team has an equal number of competitive
and novice players so that every team has a chance
to win.
“It provides equal opportunity for all skills levels,”
Forsyth said. “It was the CYS Services soccer league
that gave my eldest son the opportunity to play a sport
that he had never played but wanted to try.
“My son grew from being a fumbling novice to
a kid with real skill and confidence who loved, and
still loves, the game of soccer.”
Teams practice twice a week and play games every
Saturday. Games are ongoing and run from 8 a.m. to
noon for Bantams and below, and from 1-5:30 p.m.
for Juniors.
At the end of each season, Bantams and Juniors
compete in a final tournament.
However, the main purpose of the league isn’t to
win tournaments, but for children to enjoy themselves
and learn valuable skills, such as teamwork.
“I want them to develop a love of the game,”
Rivera said. “They show up as individuals, but at the
end, they perform as a team.”
Registration for Child, Youth and School Services
fall sports will run through July 29. Fall sports include cheerleading, soccer (for ages 3-15), and flag
and tackle football (for ages 10-14). Register with
Parent Central Services by calling 430-7480/civ.
0711-680-7480.
Volunteer coaches and officials are also needed.
For more information, call 431-2616/civ. 0703115-2616.
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All ID cardholders 18 or over are eligible.
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Photo by Jan Kuenning
Photo by Michele Winter
Band performance
Patch elementry science fair
From left, members of the band, Daniel Bacskai on alto sax, Andrew
Woods, Grace Smales, Kyra Mena, and Christina Campbell on trombone, and Johnathan Brabazon and Finn Hunsaker on trumpet.
Boeblingen Middle School Band, under the direction of Ms. Brashier,
perform for Patch Elementary School fith-graders during the May 13
Elementary to Middle School transition visit.
Patch Elementary School third-grader (in Mr. Zappey’s class) Conrad
Varhola, explains his science fair project. His question was to determine which material best inhibited the growth of mold.
Book check-out
Patch Elementary School information technologist Barry
Mesfin assists students from
Mrs. Gershkoff’s class with book
check-outs. From left, Brian
Vaughn, An Simmons, Amar Tahirovic, Hunter Levesque, Liam
Williams and Natalia Galindez.
Take a look at whats going on in Stuttgart’s schools.
Block printing
Patch Elementary School art
teacher Mrs. Johnson-Archie
provides guidance to Mrs. Gradeck’s fourth-grade students
(from left) Benjamin MachellDennis, Brandon Alvarado, Michael Pastika, Audriana Williams,
Theresa Farley and Patricia Fosbrink as they learn to block print,
applying ink to a printing surface
on Styrofoam.
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(from left) Patch Elementary
School second-grade students
Sophie Hoffmann and Janae
Darby, students in Mr. Zappey’s
class, explain their Science Fair
Project question: “Will soda make
coins shiny?”
Patch elementry science fair
Movement, music are fun
Patch Elementary School first-grader JoVair Verrett, a student in Mrs.
Gershkoff’s class, visits the Multi-Age Science Fair to learn about Sir
Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
Ms. Anderson’s kindergarten students listen to directions and the
beat of the music with their aide, Shaye Richards in Mrs. Bowker’s
music class while learning that music and movement can be fun at
Patch Elementary School.
Middle School
Orientation,
Transition
(From left Bo Gwinner, Dakota
Briceno, sixth-graders, Kevin
Shoemaker, fifth-grader, Armani
Arellano, sixth-grader, Blake
White, fifth-grader and Erica Elliott, seventh-grader, participate
in the Patch Elementary School
to Boeblingen Middle School Orientation/Transition Visit May 13.
Photo by Jan Kuenning
Take a look at whats going on in Stuttgart’s schools.
Will soda make
coins shiny?
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Marlow Aidan
Cuneta
Adrian
Antonio
Carbajal
Marlow Aidan was born at 10:12
a.m. April 10 at the Boeblingen
Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany.
He was 7 pounds, 5 ounces and
19.7 inches long.
Marlow Aidan was born to Tony
and Trixia Cuneta. The family is
stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.
Adrian Antonio was born at 9:38 p.m. April 12 at the Robert Bosch
Hospital. He was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and 20 inches long. Adrian
Antonio was born to Sandra and Roger Carbajal. The family is
stationed in Stuttgart, Germany.
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parking space. No relator fee!
Rent without utilities 2950€, Utilities 250€. Avalable from 1st June.
We are looking forward to your
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DoDDS teacher needs at least
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pay $100 finder's fee. T 062047013957, Cell: 0173-4819382,
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08 US Spec BMW 128i convert,
Slvr w/blk int & top. Ex cond, 31K
mls, 1-owner, includes ship to
US, priced at Kelly Blue Book
Wholesale. Avail 1 Jun. $24900
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1997 BMW Z3 1.9 ltr. engine, 2
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heated seats, manual transmission very fun car to drive It’s just I
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06 Kia Sorento LX 4x4. 67k mi.
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$45000,
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kes, A/C. AT M&S tires. Pioneer
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viced with warrantee, very clean speed manual, Fully maintained w/
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uz Tire Service & Motorbikes
Glockenblumenstr. 3
70563 Stuttgart
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Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 - 6 p.m.
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2003 Mercedes A-170 Diesel,
black, avail late May, automatic;
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2003 Saab Convertible Model
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4cyl engine, 73K miles, garage
kept, fast/fun car to drive, leather
seats, airbags, AC $10400 0160
9191
7901
or
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2003 Silver Toyota Corolla 4-dr
sedan. U.S. spec. 4-Cyl, 1.8L,
FWD, Manual 5-Spd. 90K mi w/
new brakes. Incl winter tires. 35
MPG. Avail early June. $6700 Dean @ 0170-921-0834, DSN 4213038, or dbarsaleau@gmail.com.
2007 Ford Ranger XLT Super
Cab 2DR 39,000 miles 5 Speed
Automatic transmission 2.3 liter,
DOHC I-4 engine Power windows,
locks and mirrors A/C Cruise
$12500
071577051935
/
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2009 BMW 335i sedan, excellant
condition. every option except for
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trim!
$35000
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2009 BMW 335i xDrive US Spec.
26k miles, black w/black leather,
Auto trans, sport pkg. new 18" tires, tinted windows, Warranty,
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daleandpok@hotmail.com
2009 Mini S, BRG/Black, Leather,
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17 inch Anthracite Wheels, 18K
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June.
$19700
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2010 Mini Clubman, electric blue,
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many
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Authentic JDM RHD integra Type-R Very rare. Located in Baumholder r uns great, vtec kicks
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Lexus RX350 '08. Silver. U.S.
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Mint cond exc windshield chip (repaired) no accidents. Many extras. PCS to US. Avail 6/8-10.
$28500 dbarsaleau@gmail.com
Mercedes E320 T-Station, silver,
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4-drawer accessory storage.
Wood frame (black) with pastel
canvas bins, 8 x 8 x 32. Available
mid-May. Price: 15 Dean at 0170921-0834
or
dbarsaleau@
gmail.com.
AFN / PowerVu Receiver - American forces Network HI - I am looking for a PowerVu receiver with
valid
subscription
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AFN PowerVu Satellite Receiver,
Model D9835, avail. immed. $200
June 4th,
10:00. First annual
Jan
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DMA PokerRun, honoring our sim.jan62@yahoo.com
lent heroes. Proceeds will be donated to the Fischer House. 1st Amstraad DRX200 Sky UK satelli200 free patch, 1-3rd prizes €20 te receiver, with remote control/
cables. Watch free British TV!
sweetlu24@hotmail.com
Does not include pay/premium
Vietnam Vets/ Legacy VETS MC - channels/dish. Price: 25 Dean at
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Area Rug for door entry, two, bahotmail.vom
rely used. $5 each. 5 Dean at
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Area Rug. Fuchsia with cream
binding, short shag, 78”x 55”, no
spills or stains. Price: 10 Dean at
115V Stereo (Tuner, 5-Disc CD 0170-921-0834 or dbarsaleau@
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2 Lg Speakers and cabinet). Avail Baby Crib w/mattress, Simplicity
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or dbarsaleau@gmail.com.
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2 pair Skikes VO7, silver; w/ variotitanium poles. Incl. needed tools,
1 spare wheel / tire, user manual.
$230 per set or $425 for both
pairs. $425 bill@bill-stewart.com
or Tel. 07034 20501
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Decorative Plastic Budweiser
Helmet (2.5 feet high). Great for
parties! Price: 1 Dean at 0170921-0834
or
dbarsaleau@
gmail.com.
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June 4th,
10:00. First annual
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200 free patch, 1-3rd prizes €20
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Decorative wooden butter churn.
Great knick knack for stairs or corner. Price 10 Dean at 0170-9210834 or dbarsaleau@gmail.com.
Framed artwork. Two picture set
with black frame & matting. 24"
high x 30" wide. Each with different green and pink flowers and
butterflies. Price: 35 Dean at 0170Dresser – solid wood painted
921-0834
or
dbarsaleau@
black/pink wooden handles, 22 x
gmail.com.
11 x 38.5 – 6 drawers. Available
or
dbarsaleau@ Framed Picture, 24" W x 30" H.
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gmail.com.
light blue & mauve matting. Price
Entry-Way or Bedroom German 25 Dean at 0170-921-0834 or
Schrunk, 6-Foot With Sliding Mir- dbarsaleau@gmail.com.
rored Door and Inside Shelf.
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or frame with blue & polka dot fadbarsaleau@gmail.com.
bric. Great for gaming! Available
Four (4) Pirelli 235/55 R18 winter
tires and rims for Lexus RX350. Includes PSI sensors and lug nuts.
Rims show some pitting, tires excellent! $200 Dean @ 0170-9210834,
DSN
421-3038,
or
dbarsaleau@gmail.com.
or
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gmail.com.
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Call 0711/46 05 34 50 or email us: info @sportscar-events.de
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Im Vogelsang 17
71101 Schönaich
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When it comes to cars we simply do it all.
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One Brand New complete twin
bed mattress, box springs and
bedding. All in original packages,
never been opened. Used solid
wood headboard and steel $250
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Piano Upright, Rameau (Paris),
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ter.miller@africom.mil
Playstation 3 Model CECHK04 –
80GB, 220V, Blu-Ray Disc (region
B/2), with games (Paradise City,
Sega Rally) and two DualShock 3
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gmail.com.
Table or bedroom lamp. 28” high
with 115V plug. Matte silver with
black shade. 15 Dean at 0170921-0834
or
dbarsaleau@
gmail.com.
DoDDS teacher needs at least
190sqm, 3 bedrm, rental house
within 70376 - 70567 Stuttgart.
Will pay 100$ finder's fee. T
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Cell:
01734819382 E-mail: mikenwangoro@
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