Herald Union, April 24, 2014

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Reader feedback

“Engaged leadership and dialogue” helps prevent sexual harassment and assault, said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Wahlers. See page 2 for more feedback.

Stewards

Earth Day Photos from the Earth Day Photo Contest. See page 6.

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Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany

Hunters support wildlife programs.

See page 12.

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Stand up, speak up Wiesbaden focuses on SHARP, ASAP during stand-down event

By Shayna Brouker U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Imagine that

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Disney’s Imagination Movers react to the overwhelming audience response after asking community members to “make some noise” while entertaining families April 11 in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. See more on page 3.

Postal project nears end number range in each location in the newly renovated area.

There’s still some fine-tuning Postal patrons will once to do, but postal officials are lookagain check their boxes uping forward to the conclusion of stairs in the renovated facility the $1.5 million Postal Service starting May 19. The staff of Center renovation project next the Postal Service Center will month. stop placing mail downstairs “We have installed more than in the boxes on that date.

9,000 boxes upstairs and have “At the close of business Photo by Karl Weisel given the facility a new look, on Thursday, May 22, that More than 9,000 mailboxes have been more space, automatic lighting will be the last time that installed upstairs as the $1.5 million and other features to improve patrons will have access to Postal Service Center renovation projthe overall appearance of the the basement,” said Small, ect nears its conclusion. facility,” said Earl Small, U.S. adding that community friendly lighting which saves the Army Garrison Wiesbaden postal members can help facilitate services officer. “Everything is Army money will benefit both the the change by regularly checking new; it’s laid out well and is more staff and community in the long run. their mail and emptying their boxes “We’re still doing some fine- in the days leading up to May 19. customer service-oriented.” tuning,” Small said, looking for- “We’re really hoping that people Small said improvements inward to getting the exterior painted get their mail from downstairs.” side the facility such as straighter to “make it more uniform” and also lanes with fewer doors to improve While patrons will not have have signs posted to show the box See Postal on page 4 mail flow and the environmentally

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Stand-up comedy, slapstick humor and a healthy dose of insightful information — but no Power Point presentations — made for an impactful Ready and Resilient Campaign event April 16.

The stand-down focused on sexual harassment and assault and substance abuse prevention.

There was standing room only at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center as listeners heard remarks from Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, were introduced to victim

advocates and community resource representatives, participated in an obstacle course and enjoyed a performance by comedian Bernie McGrenahan.

“I know the listening audience might have some questions when we say the words ‘fun’ and ‘sexual assault’ in the same sentence,” said David Carstens, explaining the unconventional event. “But we wanted to give Soldiers something to focus on and let them know we are an organization that takes care of one another.”

Carstens opened with some stunning statistics See SHARP Standdown on page 5

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Negron aids a “buddy” wearing beer goggles through the obstacle course during the stand-down assembly April 16 at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center.

Commentary Feedback:

What do you do to prevent sexual harassment and assault?

Jason Van 2nd Signal Brigade “Don’t make sexual harassment jokes. Don’t open up those conversations, because it makes people think you’re OK with it.”

Pfc. Mercedes Sellers 24th Military Intelligence Battalion “When I go out I dress a certain way so as not to invite unwanted attention or behavior. When I’m out with friends, I watch out for them.

I’m always checking to see if they’re OK.”

Master Sgt. Michael Palmer 7th Weather Squadron “Personally, I make sure I treat everyone as an individual whether male or female. I make sure everyone feels comfortable coming to us with whatever problems they have. ... It hits home with me and I take it to heart.”

Pvt. 2 Amia Oglesby Dental Activity Command “I always take a battle buddy along when I go. And whoever I’m out with, we always have each other’s backs.”

Quentin Harvey Wiesbaden Postal Service Center “I keep my mouth shut. You never know what kind of mood someone is going to be in.”

Ask the commander Yo u t h a n d School Services is in the process of renovating the 38-capacity Hainerberg Child Development Center in Building 7875 on Washington Strasse. The plan is to desigCol. David Carstens, nate the 38 child U.S. Army Garrison care spaces for Wiesbaden hourly care and commander part-day programs. The proChild care increase? jected completion date is June/ Julie R. asked: Are there July 2014. There are Family plans to increase the amount of Child Care home spaces availhourly and part time preschool/ able for hourly care. Also, the day care on post? I called today “absentee” spaces in the fullto try to sign my son up for a day day infant rooms are being used in April for infant hourly care and for hourly care. The number was told there are no openings of “absentee” spaces change for April in the infant hourly care daily, so it is not possible to because they are booked solid make them available on the with full-time care children. It’s Webtrac. If all the hourly care not that they already have the spaces are filled on Webtrac, hourly slots booked either. They please call the CYSS hourly do not have any to give because care line at civ (0611) 705-7014 of all the full-time care infants. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Response: Julie, Child, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Editor ’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander?

Visit the garrison’s Facebook page (Garrison Wiesbaden), send an ICE comment or contact the C o m m a n d e r ’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page).

Commentary by Sarah Montero

Special to the Herald Union

Part of our initiative for Earth Day (April 22) was to become more aware of the plants and animals around our homes. Invasive species often pose a threat to local wildlife by creating competition for resources like space and food.

Sometimes invasive species can even threaten human health and cause severe economic damage.

Invasive species in the United States cost an estimated $137 billion per year in damages to agriculture, forestry and fishery industries.

One way to make environmentally mindful decisions can be through the plants you buy for

your garden or deck this spring.

On our post we have invasive plants growing such as the giant hogweed and the Japanese knotweed. An increase in invasive plant species in Europe is thought to be due to decorative plants bought by individuals for balconies, cemeteries and gardens.

Feeding the invasive ringnecked parakeet and Egyptian goose should also be avoided.

Those pretty green “parrots” are not native to this area and cause great damage to our buildings by burrowing into the exterior plaster and allowing moisture and frost into the insulation and masonry. Not unlike the invasive Canadian goose, the Egyptian goose threatens lo-

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Alternate bus stop

Dave R. commented: I currently use public transportation to get to Clay Kaserne and Hainerberg Housing. With the Access Control Point construction, is there an alternate plan for the bus stop?

Response: I’m glad to hear, Dave, that you are helping in the effort to save energy and to protect the environment by using public transportation.

We have indeed developed an alternate plan for the bus stops outside Clay Kaserne.

Currently during construction the bus stops remain in place at the Main Gate and in front of Domaene Mechtildshausen.

Once the Clay ACP construction is completed, bus riders should exit at the Domaene Mechtildshausen bus stop and walk through the Clay pedestrian gate to enter the See Ask the commander on page 8

Cracking down on invasive species

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or Friday; or from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday. The staff said they will make every effort to provide you with the care you need.

cal biodiversity by beating out native wildlife for resources.

Never feed wild geese as this can create an association of food with people for the birds, resulting in aggressive behavior.

Also keep in mind pets should never be released into nature to become invasive species themselves.

For more information on invasive species and more mindful gardening options contact the Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division by emailing usarmy. wiesbaden.imcom-europe.list. dpw-environmental@mail.mil.

(Sarah Montero is a volunteer with the Environmental Division.)

Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major ......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Roy L. Rocco Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) Reporter...........................................Shayna Brouker (mil 337-5150)

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News and features News flash New parking garage

Starting on May 5 there will be no surface parking inside the area of Building 1004 on Clay Kaserne due to the construction of a new parking structure. Access will remain for all tenants that control space inside Building 1004, but users are advised to be cautious when traversing the area.

Apply now for Summer Hire

Military ID cardholder family members ages 14-23 can apply for this year’s Summer Hire Program. It runs from June 30 to Aug. 9. Visit https://acpol2.army.mil/sh/staffing/summerhire for application information. Applicants must also submit hard copies of employment documents to the Wiesbaden Civilian Advisory Center.

Bank holiday

All Community Banks in Wiesbaden will be closed May 1 for Labor Day and May 29 for Ascension Day. ATMs will remain in service at the Hainerberg Shopping Center, Clay Kaserne, Mainz-Kastel Storage Station, Wiesbaden Commissary, Wiesbaden Army Lodge, Amelia Earhart Complex, Rheinblick Golf Course and at the Dagger Kaserne in Darmstadt.

Don’t mail Kinder eggs

Military Customs officials remind members of the U.S. Forces community in Germany that chocolate Kinder eggs cannot be imported into the United States. Mailing them could result in a fine. (USAREUR Release)

Staying safe on bikes, blades

With warmer weather bringing out more twowheeled enthusiasts, the Directorate of Emergency Services reminds bicyclists, skaters, skateboarders and kick-scooters to use paths, sidewalks or parts of the road marked for bicycle use when available and to ride as far to the right of the road as possible.

Using skates, rollerblades, skateboards or kickscooters in traffic is prohibited. Using cell phones or mobile music devices that impede hearing is prohibited. Enthusiasts should wear light-colored clothing or reflective accessories and an approved helmet. Skaters, skateboarders and kick-scooter riders should wear knee and elbow pads and wrist guards. Bicycles must be equipped with a headlight, taillight, wheel and pedal reflectors and functioning brakes. Military ID cardholders must wear a helmet when on military installations.

Making strokes for healing included cooking, eating and simply U.S. Army Garrison talking. Recently Wiesbaden Public Affairs SOS explored the Office therapy of painting Life for Nesli, Shaherin a session held ezad and Tiffany changed April 4 in the Uniabruptly after receiving versity of Maryland news of their loved ones’ University College deaths. art studio.

They suddenly found Sneed said she themselves in a unique was looking to do category of citizens — sursomething different vivors of fallen Soldiers. with the group to After Nesli received get the survivors enthe news of her husband’s Shaherezad Tamrat works on details of a painting dur- gaged. She learned death she knew she needed ing a Survivor Outreach Services support group ses- of the painting workto be with others who could sion April 4 at the UMUC art studio. shops offered in the relate to what she was going community and cies. “Survivors will remain part of through. thought it would be “I didn’t want to go through it the Army Family as long as they a good thing for the support group. alone,” said Neslihan Turnbull, “I desire,” she said.

“Well, I like painting and I think it “I need to give it a chance,” said may be a bit therapeutic too,” she said. wanted to meet other spouses.”

Shaherezad Tamrat, however, was Nesli, who made the decision to reAnd for the survivors who parinitially opposed to the idea of being turn to Germany to be closer to family ticipated, it was a well-received idea. constantly reminded that the hope of and has been taking advantage of the “I thought it would be nice to spending her future with her fiance services and support offered through paint together and talk about different the local Family, Morale, Welfare and things,” said Nesli, whose husband would not be fulfilled.

“I didn’t want to be confronted Recreation organization. died on active duty about six months “It was important to talk to somewith it, constantly reminded of it,” she ago/before. “It makes me forget a said adding that she was seven months one who had a similar experience,” little about what has happened.” said Tiffany, who said that sessions pregnant when she got the news.

The session’s host, Lanae Vigue, Tiffany and Nesli submitted them- with the therapist left her feeling had the survivors painting a tranquil selves to professional therapists, but worse afterwards. “I was planning motif from nature. found the counselors to be “out of to see a new therapist, but I don’t She said the painting session for look forward to starting all over and touch” with their situations. the ladies was a way of “giving back “I felt pretty much on my own,” going through it again with someone to themselves.”

“I love being able to said Tiffany Oppong. “None of my else,” she said. bring all this to people and paint,” And while SOS doesn’t pretend to friends had ever been through this.” she said. take the place of professional, clinical They all recalled the casualty asThe special session was a fulfillsistance officer mentioning something therapy, the women said time spent about a support group of others like with one another, doing different ing outing for all survivors as it also offered crafts and light amusement them, and eventually they all reached activities is a balm of its own.

“You can always make friends for the children, too. out to Survivor Outreach Services.

“We’re being creative. The kids Irma Sneed, SOS coordinator, because they’re going through what are having fun,” said Shaherazad. said SOS was developed to support you’re going through,” said Nesli.

The survivor support group gath“I really like the engagement I survivors of fallen Soldiers through ers monthly for activities, and is cotheir most difficult times and to have with others when we get toordinated through Survivor Outreach gether,” said Tiffany. provide long-term support. It conOftentimes the therapy happens Services. Contact Irma Sneed at mil nects survivors to grief counselors, benefits coordinators, financial when the group gathers to partici- 335-5234 or civ (0611) 4080-234 for counselors and other support agen- pate in various activities that have more information.

Story and photo by Chrystal Smith

Contacting CWT/Sato Travel

To avoid long waiting times during a visit to the official travel office send an email to wiesbadenCTO@cwtsatotravel.com. That way your request will be addressed by CWT/Sato travel agents throughout Europe. Your reservation request should contain the travel date, destination authorized per your order, full name, Social Security Number, date of birth of all travelers, phone number and point of contact. If traveling with a pet, provide kennel dimensions and weight of pet.

Patrons are also asked to use the civilian number (0611) 977 340 rather than the DSN number to contact the office.

Rocking good time

The Imagination Movers, Dave (left), Rich, Scott, Smitty and Kyle, bounced, stirred, shocked and rocked more than 1,500 imaginations April 11 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center during a concert, from Morale, WelPhotos by Chrystal Smith fare and Recreation and Navy Entertainment.

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News and features From the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

April 3 Traffic accident: A family member is being charged with failure to judge proper distance and fleeing the scene of a traffic accident.

April 4

Larceny: A Soldier became a victim when an unknown person stole a grill from outside his or her residence in Aukamm Housing.

Assault: A Soldier became a victim when an unknown person(s) assaulted the Soldier and stole various items in Frankfurt.

Larceny: A family member is charged with larceny of private property and civilian misconduct.

April 7

Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with following too closely, causing property damage.

Property damage: An officer became a victim when an unknown person fled the scene after damaging his or her vehicle while parked in Wiesbaden.

Property damage: A civilian employee became a victim when an unknown person fled the scene after damaging his or her vehicle while parked at the Post Exchange parking lot.

April 8

Desertion: A Soldier was listed as a deserter.

Assault: A Soldier is being charged with simple assault.

No contact: A Soldier is being charged with failure to obey a regulation: Violation of a no contact order.

April 10

Traffic accident: An Airman is being charged with failure to report involvement in a traffic accident and failure to yield the right of way causing property damage.

April 11 Drunken driving: A family member is being charged with drunken driving, fleeing the scene of a traffic accident and civilian misconduct.

Assault: A family member is being charged with assault on a child under the age of 16, assault consummated by a battery and domestic violence.

April 12 Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being charged with improper lane change causing property damage.

Traffic accident: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with failure to yield the right-ofway causing property damage.

April 14

Failure to obey: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with failure to obey an order: Violation of a no contact order.

Traffic accident: A family member is being charged with failure to yield the right-of-way causing property damage.

Larceny: A family member is being charged with larceny of Army and Air Force Exchange Service property.

Possession: Five family members are being charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance.

April 15 Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being charged with inattentive driving causing property damage.

April 16 Traffic accident: Three family members are being charged with failure to yield the right-of-way causing property damage.

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Photo by Volker Ramspott

Construction going full throttle Work continues on the Access Control Point at Clay Kaserne that will transform how personnel enter and exit the installation. Work is planned to go through December as drivers observe modified traffic patterns when approaching and departing Clay Kaserne.

Travel reminder

Carry passport while traveling around Europe U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal officials want to remind members of the American forces community in Europe to carry their passports when traveling to countries to which they are not assigned.

A common misconception is that European borders without checkpoints can be crossed freely. While this may be true for residents of coun-

tries within the European Union’s Schengen zone, the agreement does not extend to U.S. or other non-EU citizens.

In some European countries federal police have the right to pull vehicles over and check passports without suspecting a person of

wrongdoing, and in some nations only a national form of identification such as a passport is recognized as valid ID. A passport also establishes citizenship if its bearer needs assistance from a U.S. embassy or consulate.

A military ID or Status

of Forces Agreement card is not a substitute for a passport. Penalties for being caught without a passport are fines, searches and detainment.

For more information and other facts about Customs requirements while serving overseas, visit your Wiesbaden military Customs Office or call civ (0611) 705-5188. (Courtesy of the U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office).

Postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 1 to change their addresses or get new box numbers, they will get new combinations. Letters will be placed in customers’ boxes on May 5, Small said, informing them of the new combination.

Members of the Postal Service Center will be on hand upstairs to assist patrons with any questions or problems accessing their new boxes.

“We will establish a help desk in the new receptacle (mailbox) area upstairs from May 19-22 to assist customers,” said Chris Macri, USAG Wiesbaden’s director of human resources.

After that date, customers can still get help at the Postal Service Center’s In- and Out-Processing Office located one door down from the package pickup area, he said.

People with disabilities in need of assistance can also get help from the staff at the In- and Out-Processing Office.

“This will make it more convenient when people need help with their combinations,” said Small.

“We’ll be there for them — to provide the best customer service possible.”

The package pickup window will be closed May 23 during the changeover in order to get all of

the mail moved upstairs. All other services will remain open on that date, Small said.

“We ask community members to help us make this as painless as possible by regularly picking up their mail and any packages,” he said. “We process about 90 percent of the incoming mail each day, but far fewer people check their mail that often.”

“There’s only so much we can store in this facility,” said James McKee, postal operations supervisor.

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the postal services officer at civ (0611) 705-5437 or by email at earl.c.small.civ@mail.mil.

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News and features SHARP Stand-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 1 gleaned from his monthly meetings as co-chair of the Sexual Assault Prevention Board — which he called “the worst day of the month for me.”

“The fact that we have one incident is one too many in my book,” Carstens said. So far in FY14, there have been 10 reported sexual assaults at USAG Wiesbaden. It’s estimated that only 25 percent are reported, so there are likely more. Younger Soldiers under 25 tend to be the target, and 90 percent of incidents involved alcohol.

Bystanders could have prevented 60 percent of incidents.

And it isn’t just a female Soldier issue — 30 percent of incidents involve males.

“Events like this are not the solution — you are. We are going to give you the tools to have an open and honest dialogue about sexual assault and bystander intervention.”

Roland DeLeon, SHARP coordinator, highlighted the importance of getting consent.

“Our nation’s leaders feel so strongly about consent that it is discussed in the Uniformed Code of Military Justice,” he said. “If you don’t expressly get consent, you don’t have it.”

DeLeon challenged audience members, single or married, to ask for consent and express gratitude for an act as simple as a hug to practice. He also mentioned the Bystander Intervention class offered that can give bystanders the tools to step in when needed.

“You don’t have to do everything, but you have a duty to do something,” he said.

Next, representatives from each of the tenant commands struggled through an obstacle course in a wheelchair wearing beer goggles. A battle buddy helped them breeze through.

The message was clear: You can make a difference just by standing up and speaking up.

McGrenahan, who has performed on “The Today Show” and “Comedy Central,” took the floor to share a few laughs as well as his personal story.

“Clay Kaserne Fitness Center … my career is on a rocket,” he joked. “Do a good job here and they’ll let me perform at the commissary.”

McGrenahan went on to tell his heart-wrenching story, drawing laughs along the way.

He confessed that he used to party a lot, beginning in the eighth grade.

“My ex-girlfriend used to get on my case. ‘Bernie, that’s your fourth beer,’” he imitated. “Honey, relax. Finish your breakfast.”

But his drinking habits became no joking matter, progressing to a frequency of four nights in a week in high school and causing his grades to plummet from As and Bs to Ds. He lost his baseball scholarship but still managed to go to college, where his habits worsened. He eventually got two DUIs, was fired from his job and had to move home with his mother to make ends meet.

But it took his younger brother Scott killing himself and

Bernie McGrenahan delivers a monologue from his Happy Hour stand-up routine to the audience assembled for the Ready and Resilient Stand-down assembly April 16 in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

a third DUI for McGrenahan to face his drinking problem, get treatment and stay sober.

He hasn’t touched a drink in 26 years. He’s happily married and loving his career entertaining troops and civilians alike, Photos by Chrystal Smith he said. “ M y A beer-goggle-wearing Capt. Ontario Washington is directed by obstacle life is com- course marshals to get a battle buddy to help him navigate through the p l e t e l y course after having attempted and failing on his own. different vocate and platoon sergeant for ing the effort to expand the 66th today. My life is amazing,” he U.S. Army Europe Headquarters Military Intelligence Brigade’s remarked. “I’ve never had to and Headquarters Company. mentorship program to the apologize for something I’ve “And it was a good opportunity community. said drunk in 26 years.” for victim advocates so people Choose your unit’s best to “I’m not the no-drink guy. can actually know who we are serve as victim advocates, and I am telling you to respect al- and see our faces.” you can make a difference, he cohol,” he said. “It’s the No. 1 Carstens closed by mention- said. killer in the world; it kills five times more people than drugs.”

But for the 10 percent of those who can’t drink alcohol responsibly, abstinence is the only answer, he said. He encouraged anyone struggling with a problem to reach out to resources available — because “they are not the enemy, they’re the friend.”

Carstens closed by introducing representatives from each of the “Swiss Army knife of services” available to service members and their families: the chaplaincy, Criminal Investigation Division, Medical and Behavioral Health, the Legal Office, ASAP, SHARP and Equal Employment Opportunity. Representatives explained what they do and how they can help.

He then presented a plaque to McGranahan in gratitude for his story and service.

“You may be only 5’6”, but for telling your personal story you’re 10 feet tall,” he said.

“I enjoyed myself. My face was literally hurting. I think he got to the audience,” said Sgt. 1st Class Katyla Hills, victim ad-

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News and features

Photo by Gemma McGowan

Kudos to Earth Day Photo Contest winners

T

hanks to everyone who took part in this year’s Earth Day Photo Contest, which focused on Green Cities.

With more than 30 entries, judges from the Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division and the garri-

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son’s Public Affairs Office were hardpressed to select the winners.

Congratulations to Gemma McGowan for the first-place entry (photo above) taken at Schloss Biebrich in Wiesbaden Biebrich on March 22.

Second-place goes to Tomekia Williams (photo right) for her skyline shot.

Derrick Broner was the third-place winner (photo left) with his shot of a city building partially obscured by blossoms.

Winners can pick up their prizes at the garrison’s Public Affairs Office in Building 1205 on Clay Kaserne.

Honorable mentions went to Seon Tr o t m a n (photo right) and N i k k i Williams (photo far right).

Photo by Derrick Broner

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Occupational Health Nurses Week

Impacting daily workplace health and safety

By Barb Smith

Chief, Occupational Health Division Public Health Command Europe

Occupational health nurses play a vital role in championing your health and safety on the job. Specific things done to encourage a safer, more healthful work environment include: Supporting safety on the job: Worksite visits, hazard assessments and review of work-related injuries are a few of the responsibilities of OHNs who are trained to identify and address potential health and safety hazards in the work environment. Public Health Command OHNs work in coordination with other members of the health and safety team, including safety personnel, industrial hygienists, ergonomists, physicians and others.

Promoting health and worksite wellness: As businesses and government entities struggle with rising health care costs and loss of productivity,

OHNs are key to achieving optimal employee health, thus reducing absenteeism and health care costs, and improving productivity. They do this by identifying health risks; encouraging and supporting positive, healthy lifestyles; leveraging workplace health, disease and management programs to improve employee’s health and quality of life; serving as health advocates and engaging employees in taking charge of their health.

Case management: OHNs may be involved in many stages of the case management process of work and nonworkrelated injuries and illnesses.

As a result of rising health care costs, the need for case management services has grown.

This can include managing care, conducting assessments, evaluating resources and other support. The primary goal is to achieve optimal employee health, while ensuring a safe and timely return to work in a

cost-effective manner.

Regulatory compliance: Did you know there are hundreds of laws and regulations that govern health and safety

in the workplace? Whether it’s the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, worker’s compensation laws/FECA, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family Medical and Leave Act, or host nation law, OHNs and other occupational health and safety professionals know the ins and outs of these laws and regulations.

They work with command and management to interpret

and comply with public policy decisions that protect your health and your safety as a federal employee.

As the largest group of health care providers serving the workplace, occupational health nurses positively impact the health and safety of the millions of people who work every day. The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. celebrated Occupational Health Nursing Week April 19-25. Join the Public Health Command in acknowledging all of the ways everyone can work together to contribute to a healthier and safer workplace.

To locate the OHN in your area email usarmy.landstuhl. medcom-phcr-e.list.usaphcreohs-ohd@mail.mil.

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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers’ Battle of the Champions Photo right: Texas Hold ‘Em poker players prepare their poker faces as the tournament kicks off at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers’ Battle of Champions. BOSS hosted the Battle of Champions April 10 at the Warrior Zone, featuring a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament, X-Box tournament sponsored by the Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Program and an old-school ‘90s dress contest. The USO provided free pizza and invited attendees to help the organization reach its world record of having the most signatures on an American flag. Photo left: Pfc. Andrew Hernandez signs his name on the USO’s American flag. Wiesbaden’s BOSS Program invites all single service members to join them in helping plan future events, participate in community and German-American service projects and to go on a variety of trips throughout Europe including upcoming travel opportunities to Prague in the Czech Republic and to the Buchenwald concentration camp. For more information about getting involved with BOSS stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne or call civ (0611) 705-5042.

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Satisfied customers

Editor’s note: The following three anonymous comments praised efforts to improve short-term parking on Clay Kaserne, the recent Baby Fair and sidewalk construction.

Comments: The last few times I’ve been driving around on Clay running errands I have had no problem finding parking. There’s parking in front of the post office, the gym and the Food Court. Someone is doing right. Thank you. … The Baby Fair is a great idea and should be continued in the future. …

Thank you for building the small sidewalk so that we don’t have to walk in the grass at the

intersection of Lindsey Boulevard and Rathgeber Drive.

Much appreciated.

Response: Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate your efforts in taking the time to let us know when we are successful in helping improve the quality of life in Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany.

of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.? I ask because I have been told that we are allowed to wear our uniforms when going from/to our place of residence and to a military installation as well as going from installation to installation with no stops in between. Also, are you allowed only if in an enclosed vehicle in which you cannot be identified Off-post uniform from a distance (cars, but not wear motorcycles)?

David Y commented: Response: David, the offAs I researched the current post uniform wear policy is command policy for off-post uniform wear, I came across governed by Army Regulation the “Ask the commander” page AER/AEP 525-13. At Force and read the Sept. 12, 2013, Protection Condition Bravo, message. Is the command’s individual uniform wear is policy still in effect for off- authorized everywhere, except post uniform wear — allowed in commercial/public transfor lunch between the hours portation or transportation

terminals. Uniform wear in local public transportation is limited to taxi use only. Groups of 50 or more service members in uniform off post require garrison commander approval.

At FPCON Charlie, uniform wear is authorized only in motor vehicles (car or motorcycle) between home and work, official functions or for brief essential stops at child care facilities or service stations. This does not include non-essential and convenience-related stops at fast food establishments, convenience stores, markets or other related locations. People traveling in commercial means (aircraft, trains, buses) will wear civilian clothing. The policy also advises everyone

to be vigilant of surroundings and to make sound judgments regarding the time and location of uniform wear to minimize individual risk. Garrison commanders always have the authority to establish more restrictive off-post uniform wear policies, whether FPCON Bravo, Charlie or Delta. Per U.S. Army Europe command guidance, Soldiers are permitted to wear their duty uniforms to off-post restaurants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. You are always encouraged to practice individual protective measures, remain aware of your surroundings, report suspicious activities and depart the area if you suspect a threat.

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Beware of these six tax filing errors

By Capt. Stephen Hermann Wiesbaden Tax Center

The Wiesbaden Tax Center has been open and providing service since Feb. 3, and the staff has assisted hundreds of tax filers with tax returns. During that time the staff has noted various errors committed by tax filers. Here is a list of six tax errors common to the community: F Married filing separate versus married filing joint: If you are married, it is almost always beneficial to file married filing jointly. There are a few cases where filing separately might make sense, but in the vast majority of cases, you will lose out on a lot of money if you and your spouse opt to file separately. For example, you will lose earned income credit and child tax credits if you choose this option.

F Paying German taxes: Unless your job is protected by the Status of Forces Agreement, you probably owe German taxes on money you earn while living in Germany. This includes contracted jobs or commission-based jobs.

It also probably includes social security

money you receive if you are living here in Germany as a retiree.

F Renting your home: If you are now renting your home, you have to depreciate the value of the home each year the home is rented. You must also exclude the land value from the home. You will also need to complete a Schedule E on your tax return, and not a Schedule A. F Residency: Your home of record is not always your state of residence.

Seasonal plates

U.S. forces in Germany can now get seasonal license plates for vehicles not in full-time use

By Robert Szostek

U.S. Army Europe Provost Marshal Office

U.S. forces personnel in Germany can now get seasonal license plates for vehicles they do not use throughout the year.

“Seasonal license plates have two small numbers on the right side of the plate indicating the months between which the vehicle is legal to drive, with the registration being valid from the first day of the upper (first) month to the last day of the ending month (second),” said Tom Lorenzini, chief registrar at the U.S. Army Europe Vehicle Registry. “This will be a very easy process for the end user,” he added.

Lorenzini said owners of motorcycles, campers, convertibles or vintage collector cars that do not have historical plates will benefit most from the seasonal plate system.

The new system means owners will no longer have to

make extra trips to their local vehicle registration offices and register seasonal use vehicles as nonoperational during the periods the owner does not drive them. It can also reduce the cost of liability insurance during the time the vehicle is off the road, depending upon the insurance company.

License plates will be valid for up to three years for new vehicles, two years for vehicles less than 10 years old and one year for vehicles older than 10 years.

The plates will allow German and military police to easily see when a vehicle should not be on the road and punish violators.

The seasonal plates have been available since April 1.

However, registry officials said vehicle owners will have to be a little patient when ordering the new plates because each must be made individually to match the months the owner intends to drive the vehicle.

The test for residency can be proven by wherever you intend to return once you finish active duty service. You cannot simply claim any state as your residence — you must take affirmative steps to demonstrate you are a resident of that state. Such steps include having a driver’s license, home, registered vehicle, will or where you registered to vote.

F High refunds: If your refund is

more than $4,000, you are probably paying too much in taxes during the year.

Keep in mind, the federal government does not pay you interest, so it is good to aim for a low refund. The Wiesbaden Tax Center staff can help you file a W-4 form to lower your tax bill.

F Turbo Tax or Tax Slayer: These can be great programs, but you may not know about certain credits, or you may miss out on certain state exemptions.

Even if all you have is a W-2, it is always good to have an extra set of eyes to look over your return before you file.

The Wiesbaden Tax Center, located in Clay Kaserne’s Building 1043 (formerly the Tony Bass Fitness Center), second floor, offers free tax preparation services to eligible members of the community.

The Tax Center is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. with the last sign-in at 4:15 p.m. daily.

For more information call mil 3374755 or civ (0611) 705-4755 or visit the Wiesbaden Tax Center’s Facebook page.

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Community notes ... Community notes ing classes on May 14 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Call civ (0611) 4080254 for details.

Thrift Shop donations

The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club’s Thrift Shop accepts donations during operating hours only. Items should never be left outside the shop when it is closed. The Thrift Shop hours through the end of summer are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays (April 26, May 3 and 17, June 7 and 21, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Extrava Gownza Event

The Friends of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade invite all members of the community to attend an Extrava Gownza Event on May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hainerberg Elementary School old multipurpose room. Community members can drop off formal long gowns, accessories and shoes for women from 9-10 a.m. to be donated or sold during the event. Entrance is free to the Extrava Gownza giving Army Family members the chance to find formal dresses and accessories for military formal balls, proms and other occasions. There will also be hair and makeup demonstrations, refreshments and giveaways.

Visit www.friendsofthe66th.org for more information.

Babysitting class

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross holds a CPR for the Professional class May 3. Call civ (0611) 705-1760 for details.

Photo by Spc. Glenn M. Anderson

Auto Skills services

Rüdesheim and Disibodenberg May 10; and Hohenhof and Hözbach on June 14.

Contact John Keating at roseburst@gmail.com or visit www. wiesbadenuu.weebly.com for more information.

BOSS Prague getaway

Join the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers on a tour to Prague March 29-30.

BOSS also offers Movie Nights on Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m. and heads to the Buchenwald concentration camp April 26. Stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne or call civ (0611) 705-5042 for details.

Besides offering a state-of-the-art facility where community Soldiers take up defensive positions as a UH-60 Black Hawk hemembers can work licopter leaves the landing zone during a Combined Arms Liveon their own vehicles, ‘American Girl’ social Fire Exercise at the Grafenwöhr Training Area March 28. The Wiesbaden’s Autoexercise brought members of U.S. Army Europe’s 12th Combat An “American Girl” social motive Skills Center for girls ages 6 and above is Aviation Brigade, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team (Airalso features a variety held every third Saturday of the borne) and U.S. Air Forces in Europe F-16 fighters to prepare of services including month at 10 a.m. at the Wiesthe 12th Aviation for deployment to Afghanistan. oil changes (bring baden Library on Clay Kaserne. from 1-3:30 p.m. (held in Build- Culture College your supplies), air Girls should bring their Ameriing 1023W, Room 117 on Clay New to the Wiesbaden conditioning service and repair can Girl dolls with to the social.

Kaserne); Motorcycle Basic area? Sign up for the Culture and vehicle computer diagnos- Activities will include the readRider Course May 15-16 and College — a three-day cultural tics. Call civ (0611) 705-6679 ing of an American Girl book, July 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 and community awareness class for more information. artwork, discussion of etiquette, p.m.; Motorcycle Experienced including a Wiesbaden city tea and cookies. Make reservaSpring field trips Rider Course May 27, June 16, tour, shopping and more. Call Wiesbaden’s Unitarian Uni- tions (as space is limited) by July 30 and Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. Army Community Service at versalists invite community calling the library at civ (0611) to 5:30 p.m.; Military Sport civ (0611) 4080-254. members to join them on trips 705-1740 or Joyce Schloesser Bike Rider Course May 19 Mini bazaar to Mainz April 26; Bingen, at civ (06128) 489 202. and June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 A spring mini bazaar will p.m. (Motorcycle Safety Foun- be held April 25-27 at the WiSpring Cleanup dation courses held at Building esbaden Fitness Center. Call The U.S. Army Garrison Wi- 6291 on McCully Barracks in civ (0611) 4080-390 for details. esbaden holds Spring Cleanup Wackernheim). Students must May 12-16. All units and agen- register online at https://imc. Employment readiness Army Community Service’s cies will participate to eliminate army.mil/airs/Home.aspx. unsightly refuse, litter, leaves Employment Readiness Proand branches. Housing areas CIB May 27 gram offers a Civilian Resumes The April Community Inwill be cleaned up on May class April 18 and Interviewing 14. The best building in each formation Briefing has been class April 29. Classes start housing area will receive a sign canceled. The next CIB will at 10:30 a.m. and are held in of recognition to be awarded be held at 9:30 a.m. May 27 Building 7790, Room 22, in at the Community Activity May 30.

Hainerberg Housing. Call civ Center on Clay Kaserne. You (0611) 4080-254 for details.

Community Flea can also follow it live online Market via the “Garrison Wiesbaden” Free tacos Rhein Main Area USOs and A Community Flea Market Facebook page.

Photo by Volker Ramspott the Wiesbaden Better Opportuwill be held May 17 from 8 a.m.

Military Spouse nities for Single Soldiers will to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden EnCelebration offer free homemade food for tertainment Center. Cost is $20 German Oberstleutnant (Lt. Col.) Ralf Schipke, A Military Spouse Celebraall single Soldiers May 5 from per table/space. Call civ (0611) Bundeswehr liaison officer to Headquarters, U.S. Army tion will be held May 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Warrior Zone.

4080-390 for more information.

Europe, presents the Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Army Call civ (0611) 705-5042 for Silber (honor cross of the German Army in silver) to PeSafety training Community Service cafeteria details. ter Mock, USAREUR international relations specialist The garrison’s Safety Office in Hainerberg Housing. Enjoy for his exceptional service in support of German host announces the following up- lunch, networking, door prizes Spouse sponsorship nation relations while deployed with German forces coming safety training courses: and inspirational guest speaker training in Afghanistan. The ceremony was held in the Keyes Army Community Service Intermediate Driver Training Camille Howes. Register by Building on Clay Kaserne on April 16. offers spouse sponsorship trainMay 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 calling civ (0611) 4080-254.

Training together

Support in Afghanistan

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Schools page — Partners in education District schools in League of Innovative Schools Digital Promise recently announced that Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe’s Kaiserslautern District was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools.

The League of Innovative Schools is a national coalition of school districts and educational agencies that is both a professional learning network and an incubator for innovative educational practices. It brings together educators, researchers and entrepreneurs to demonstrate, evaluate and replicate promising ideas, with the goal of improving student achievement.

“I am thrilled that our district has been selected to participate in the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools,” said Dr. Dell McMullen, Kaiserslautern District superintendent. “Participation in the league gives our district the unique opportunity to collaborate with innovative educators across the United States as we work together to transform to a 21st-century learning environment and improve achievement and engagement for all of our students.”

The Kaiserslautern District, one of nine new members, was selected from a competitive, national pool of applicants based on its leadership, evidence of results, innovative vision for learning powered by technology and commitment to collabo-

rating with other league members. Upon joining the League, members will share lessons learned, participate in national and regional forums, and partner with research institutions, technology developers and one another to deliver better results for students.

“The idea behind the league is simple, but ambitious: Innovative superintendents can support each other in transforming the learning environment and improving engagement and achievement,” said Karen Cator, Digital Promise president and chief executive officer. “By adding these nine new members and the sum of their experiences, the league can become an even stronger catalyst for improving opportunity for students around the country.”

The members of the League of Innovative Schools spring 2014 cohort are: DoDDS-Europe, Kaiserslautern District, Kaiserslautern, Germany; Highline Public Schools, Burien, Wash.; Knox County Schools, Knoxville, Tenn.; Lexington County School District One, Lexington, S.C.; Mentor Public Schools, Mentor, Ohio; Pascack Valley Regional High School District, Montvale, N.J.; Richland School District Two, Columbia, S.C.; Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Salisbury, N.C.; and South Fayette Township School District, McDonald, Pa. The league, with these additions, now

Porta patet, cor magis!

The door is open … more so the heart!

includes 46 school districts and educational agencies in 25 states, representing nearly 3 million students.

“We are excited to welcome the new members of the league and to offer these districts the chance to learn together,” said Sara Schapiro, director of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. “These exemplary educators recognize that while there is no silver bullet in education, by coming together to tackle some big problems, district leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs can make a meaningful difference.”

New members were officially welcomed March 26-28 at the National League of Innovative Schools conference at Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson, Ariz.

For more information on the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools visit www.digitalpromise.org.

Digital Promise is a national, independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to accelerate innovation in education.

Through its work with educators, technologists, researchers and leading thinkers, Digital Promise supports comprehensive research and development to benefit lifelong learners and provide Americans with the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the global economy.

(Submitted by Department of Defense Dependent Schools-Europe Public Affairs Office).

Schoolbits Parent orientation

Help transition your son or daughter to the Wiesbaden Middle School for school year 2014-2015 by attending the sixth-grade parent orientation May 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Middle School gym. School information will be provided and questions answered by middle school administrators and counselors.

Developmental screenings April 28

The Educational and Developmental Intervention Services hold free developmental, vision and dental screenings for children up to age 3 on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Bass Fitness Center. Call EDIS at civ (0611) 705-6662 or mil 337-6662.

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This is a traditional motto used by Cistercian monks. This is exactly what our visitors can expect here at Kloster Eberbach: an ancient abbey with doors wide open for our guests and friends.

Staying at Kloster Eberbach During the Middle Ages travelers found rest, refreshment and meals at the Cistercian Abbey of Eberbach.

The team at Kloster Eberbach’s restaurant continues this tradition and does everything to make visitors and guests staying in the picturesque monastery as pleasant as possible.

During the time of Cistercian monks, farmyards and stables provided lodging.

In the late 1990s, careful restorations have transformed the original guest house.

Today the monastery boasts 28 hotel rooms, several meeting and function rooms and a restaurant.

The buildings are located within the walls of the monastery complex, quiet and secluded in the heart of the Rheingau, only a short distance from Wiesbaden. Kloster Eberbach’s 40 employees and managing director Mathias Marschollek, welcome all of their guests.

Klosterschänke (monastery tavern) Indulge at the Klosterschänke!

From little snacks, à la carte menu, to sophisticated multi-course meals, our kitchen offers diversity not only for monastery visitors, hikers and hotel guests, but also for wedding and birthday guests, family celebrations and corporate events.

With our extensive offer, we aim to please the individual needs of every guest. We place a great emphasis on quality ingredients for our meals, using local produce and offering regular seasonal and regional dishes. Our restaurant, with a historic vaulted ceiling, invites 150 guests to experience Rheingau hospitality with food and drinks at large or small tables.

Regional and good local cuisine made with the finest ingredients are served in the historic Klosterschänke. From hearty snacks to the exquisite menu the Klosterschänke is always worth a visit be it for culinary events, low-key outings or celebrations.

We are happy to plan your customized menu for you. Choose from our wine list from a selection of house wines, open wines, quality wines, Spätlese and Auslese.

For large celebrations, we offer our barn for 60 guests and our guest house with space for 80 to 120 guests at your disposal. We take care of the catering and the complete organization of your event, not only at our premises, but also the entire Rhein-Main area.

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Sports and leisure Hunting Program gives U.S. Jäger a shot at German game Editor’s note: This is the first in a threepart series on the FMWR’s Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting Program.

woodsmen.

But in a country with some of the strictest gun laws in the world, “it’s not like going down to your local K-Mart,

By Shayna Brouker getting an orange vest, a hunting license U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and going out to kill Bambi,” said Steve Public Affairs Office Steininger, U.S. Forces liaison officer You can take a hunter out of the and coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison woods, but you can’t take the woods Wiesbaden’s Hunting, Fishing and Sport out of the hunter — and so the true Shooting Advisory Council. Getting a Jäger finds a way when stationed in hunting license is expensive, difficult Deutschland. and time-consuming.

Germany boasts a rich hunting The Directorate of Family, Morale, tradition — becoming a Jäger is a Welfare and Recreation’s HFSS Prosocietal badge of honor. In fact, you gram facilitates this daunting process, have the right to be knighted in an of- condensing a course that normally takes ficial ceremony called a Jägerschlagen German students a year to complete into with certain privileges the rest of your 10 weeks. It boasts 120 members, half life and membership to a more than of whom are active hunters.

“It’s an opportunity to meet new 2,000-year-old guild. The iconic and people, to make new friends, to learn piquant liquor Jägermeister, which German laws/traditions and to become translates to “master of hunters,” was more immersed in our host nation culinvented here in honor of the institution. ture,” said Shelly Hake, Outdoor RecThick forests brimming with red deer, reation director. “Hunting in Germany fallow deer, wild pigs and fox beckon goes far beyond the sport of hunting; it’s a responsibility and a lifetime endeavor.”

The German government permits American forces in Europe to conduct courses that allow military personnel to qualify for a foreigner’s hunting license, fishing license and/or recreational sport shooting certification while stationed in Germany.

Experienced volunPhoto courtesy of Steve Steininger teers instruct courses American hunters and hunting horn players Dom in English at U.S. Army Knoll and Sam Hamontree lead the “Jagdhorn Installation ManageBläsergruppe” in the opening ceremony of the ment Command-Europe garrisons and U.S. HFSS Potluck Stammtisch in March 2014.

Air Forces Europe bases.

Outdoor Recreation specialist Harold Toft has been doing it since 1979.

“We teach honor, good decisionmaking, and of course, safety,” Toft said, adding that an American has never been killed during a hunt in Germany. They even do background checks to ensure members do not have criminal records.

Commanders must sign a form ensuring a potential hunter’s reliability.

The message is clear: Owning and operating firearms in Germany is a privilege, not a right. And in Toft’s class, everyone is equal.

“There is no rank — whether you’re a private or a colonel, you’re a Jungjäger here,” he said. “It’s very successful that way. Everyone feels comfortable speaking.”

Candor counts, and there are no stupid questions when learning the intricacies of the German hunting laws, which are a bit more thorough than those of the United States. In one class, Toft spent 20 minutes discussing how to fill out the import form and getting through customs.

Students are also tested on their knowledge of different species of game, basic animal biology, game damage prevention, farming and forestry, firearms techniques, hygienic inspection and treatment of game, determination of game meat for human consumption and wildlife, nature and landscape conservation laws.

Once certified, personnel obtain a German hunting license and become eligible for the hunting instructor program. Then it’s off to the woods.

Hunters enjoy between 20 and 25 Reviere, or hunting grounds owned

by Germans, in and around the greater Wiesbaden-Mainz area. The program

Things to do ... Things to do ...

Antique and Mini Bazaar

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 4. An auction will be held at 5 p.m. Enjoy games, face painting, sports and more. Proceeds support the Class of 2014.

Stop by the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne April 25 from noon to 7 p.m., April 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Antique and Mini Bazaar.

Gospel concert

Movies at Biebrich Castle

Biebrich Castle will show “American Hustle” (original version) April 25 at 6 and 8:30 p.m. for €5.

Visit www.filme-im-schloss.de for more information.

USO highlights

Join the USO for a trip to the Huertgen Forest April 26, Kassel and Brothers Grimm April 27, Karlovy Vary Spring Festival May 3, Keukenhof Gardens and Flower Parade May 3 and the Wiesbaden Magic History Walking Tour May 3.

Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 4080-106.

May Fest at Wiesbaden High School

Wiesbaden High School holds May Fest 2014 from

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has done the legwork to connect with local Revier owners who provide access to hunt their lands in exchange for the “sweat equity” of maintaining them.

Unlike in the United States, it’s shared with joggers, dog-walkers and even “drunk teenagers,” as Steininger discovered before — so “hunters really need to know their stuff and be excellent marksmen.”

“Often, American hunters get their own little sandboxes to focus in and become familiar with the local terrain, patterns and game,” he said.

Local farmers like Bernd Uhlrich in Erbenheim are typically more than happy to accommodate hunters, since varmints can decimate crops and their livelihood. He welcomed a group of five hunters one Wednesday afternoon to install a new high seat for hunting rabbits.

Uhlrich considers the partnership a positive step for German-American relations that longtime expats and locals say have steadily deteriorated since Sept.

11 heightened security measures and “fences went up.” “[Hunting] is a perfect example of true integration — we’re all for the same goal of (wildlife) population control and protecting the environment. One team, win-win-win.”

The hunters are happy, too.

“We’re like little boys in a sandbox,” remarked Dr. Glenn Casey, an orthodontist at the Dental Clinic on Clay Kaserne, grabbing a branch from the path. “It’s where we find balance and equilibrium.

Ausgleich.”

For more information on the program and hunting in Germany contact Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 705-5760 or stop by the Tony Bass Fitness Center.

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A vendor blows glass at last year’s Mineral Fair in the town of Freisen, located about five miles from Baumholder. This year’s fair will be held May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a host of exhibitors and sellers from around Europe at the Bruchwaldhalle. For more information contact Wolfgang Diehl at wolfgangdiehl@gmx.de.

The New Spirit Gospel Choir and Band perform “Masterpieces of Contemporary Gospel Music” (songs by Kurt Carr, Kirk Franklin and others) May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Mainz Showbühne (Grosse Bleiche 17, 55116 Mainz). Entrance is €15. Order tickets in advance at (06131) 2116444 or by visiting www.showbuehne-mainz.de.

Summertime concerts in Mainz

Elton John performs at the Zollhafen Nordmole in Mainz July 19, Till Broenner at the Zitadelle July 25, Neil Young and Crazy Horse at the Nordmole July 28, Patti Smith at the Zitadelle Aug. 11 and Eric Burdon at the Zitadelle Aug. 29. Visit www.ztix.de for tickets.

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Sports and leisure Sports shorts AUSA Golf Scramble

The Association of the United States Army, Gen. Creighton W. Abrams Chapter’s Golf Scramble will be held May 9 starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Rheinblick Golf Course. The tournament raises money for scholarships and community events. The cost is €55 per player, and there are cash prizes of up to $5,000.

Sign up by May 2 by sending an email to ausarheinblickgolf@ gmail.com and “like” the AUSA General C.W. Abrams Chapter on Facebook for more information.

Women’s self-defense

Wiesbaden’s Family Advocacy Program offers women’s self-defense classes May 13 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and May 15 from 6-9 p.m. Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 4080-254 for more information.

Five-kilometer run

The next five-kilometer run in the garrison’s 5k run series will be held May 31 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Registration starts at 7 p.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. There is no pre-registration for fun runs.

Bike to Work Day

Wiesbaden will celebrate National Bike to Work Day May 16 with free guided tours from Hainerberg, Crestview and Aukamm housing areas to Clay Kaserne starting at 6:30 and 8 a.m. All riders are required to have a helmet and all bike safety features required by law. Call civ (0611) 408-0335 for details.

Spring sports

Come out and cheer on Wiesbaden Warrior soccer players at the next home game on May 3 (versus Baumholder). A Wiesbaden Warrior home track meet will be held May 10.

Wiesbaden baseball and softball teams play at home April 26 (versus Hohenfels), May 10 (against Kaiserslautern) and May 10 (versus Patch). Members of the Wiesbaden Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill team competes at home April 26.

Call the high school at civ (0611) 705-2260.

Youth bowlers earn prizes, pride

By Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Wiesbaden bowlers won bragging rights and cash at the EuroZone Pepsi Bowling Tournament in Spangdahlem March 22-23, competing against other youths from Belgium, England and Germany.

In the U20 Boys division, Danny Berardi, 17, won first place and $346.06. He will represent Europe in the Pepsi Youth Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y., in June.

“What’s it like to win?” remarked Berardi, a junior at Wiesbaden High School. “It’s indescribable.” Berardi plans to put the money into a savings account for college.

Also in the U20 division, Nathaniel Cranfield placed seventh and won $125.84 and Caleb Sewell placed 17th. In the U12 Boys division, Caiden Kopcik won third place; Travis Carr, fourth place; Alessandro Eiseman, fifth place.

Cranfield won third place and $152.75 in the 9-Pin No Tap Tournament. His brother Isaiah Cranfield won sixth place and $105.75.

The Wiesbaden “Borderline Insane” team, led

by Coach Danny Berardi Sr., with Hunter Martin and Danny Jr., won third place and $85.50 in the Adult/Youth Baker Tournament.

In the U15 Girls division, Kiana Sterns won fifth place and $169.40; Kaitlyn Buckley placed seventh, and Susan Burkett placed 13th.

In the U15 Boys division, Roberto Eiseman won eighth place and $112.53. Elijah Tross placed ninth; Tyrese Smith placed 14th; Joseph Burkett placed 16th; Hunter Martin placed 17th; Jacob Sewell placed 23rd and Zachary Alexander placed 26th.

“They all did outstanding,” said Secretary

Richard Ridge. “For some of them, it was their first time bowling in that type of tournament.”

Wiesbaden’s youth league is part of the United States Bowling Congress, the national governing body of bowling, and boasts 41 participants from ages 5-17. They practice at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, and the winter season runs September through April. They never turn any youths away — no matter how late in the season, said President Walter Cranfield.

His three children got started bowling as young as age 3 when they were stationed at Fort Belvoir, Va. He took over as president in 2010, and for the past three years the league has won titles at the EuroZone Pepsi Tournament. Last year his son Nathaniel was the overall European champion.

For children not athletically inclined, it can be a real moneymaker for college, said the elder Berardi.

“I love the sport, so I really push it,” he said.

“The scholarship program is extremely available.

Not everybody is a basketball or football player — but anyone can be a bowler if he or she puts his or her heart into it.”

Some colleges like Webber University in Tampa, Fla., or Wichita State University in Kansas offer full scholarships. USBC’s SMART Program allows students to invest money won during competitions into a college fund. SMART program — money they make goes into college fund.

It’s a family affair, and parents help coach, too.

“I’m very proud of my kids, all of them,” said Cranfield. “They’re all our kids when they show up from 9:30 to 12:30 on Saturday.”

Contact Walter Cranfield at mil 338-7775 or walter.cranfield@eu.dodea.edu for more information on how to get involved.

Running for freedom

Mountain bike marathon

Mountain bikers are invited to take part in the City-Bikesponsored Mountain Bike Marathon in Wiesbaden’s Nerotal July 5 and 6. The event will feature trail running, a children’s race event and the cross country marathon with different track lengths of from 18 to 56 miles. Visit www.wiesbadenbikemarathon.de for more information.

Recreational shooting

Head to the Wackernheim Range (Ober-Olmer Strasse 37, 55263) to enjoy some recreational shooting April 26, May 10, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27. Cost is $8 with membership in Wiesbaden’s Hunting Fishing and Sport Shooting Program, $12 for non-members. First-timers must register for the mandatory safety briefing by 9:45 a.m. Call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 705-5760 for more information.

Out on the links

The Rheinblick Golf Course features Friday Night Scrambles April 25, May 9 and 23, June 6, 20 and 27. Wiesbaden’s Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation offer golf lessons for children ages 7-17 every Saturday through Oct. 4. Cost is $50 per month or $150 for the full season. Call the Rheinblick Golf Course at civ (0611) 5059-2717 for more information.

German softball teams

Would you or your children like to play softball or baseball on a German team? Visit www.mainz-athletics.de for information about the various possibilities.

Photos by Shayna Brouker

Runners of all ages finish the five-kilometer run of the third annual Freedom Run April 12 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center

Wiesbaden Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted the third annual Freedom Run April 12 at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. Almost 400 runners and walkers participated in the children’s race, five-kilometer and 10-miler. The run is the sister race to Washington, D.C.’s Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run. First through third place results for the 10-miler run are: Female 18-29: Brenda Villanueva, Katie Christensen and Patricia Payton; Female 30-39: Ann Parthemore, Enkhee Goetz and Olga Elliott; Female 40-49: Jodi Cacciotti, Sandra Piaul and Karen Litzinger; Female 50 and over: Georgene Zaydell; Male 18-20: Christopher Jacobsen, Ryan Peacock and Joshua Castillo; Male 3039: Brandon Chinn, Daniel Dueso and Clark Kuhling; Male 40-49: Michael McChesney, Ralph Grvnwald and Stephen Yaffe; Male 50 and over: Grant Pettie and Gene Ravago.

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For your health Alcohol Awareness Month

Drink responsibly, know your limit doesn’t mean alcohol is for Guidelines for alcohol consumption everyone and 0 per day Have a drink. Heck, have two — but it should still a No alcohol related problems keep it at that. And be sure to have a b e t r e a t e d a Live longer than people drinking three or more designated driver. with a healthy Up to 1-2 per day The advice sounds contrary to the ounce of retypical Army narrative, but the pre- spect. Lowa Does not increase risk for most people vention side of the Army Substance risk doesn’t a Live longer than abstainers and those drinking three Abuse Program actually promotes mean no-risk or more low-risk drinking, not abstinence. but the chanc3 or more per day April is Alcohol Awareness Month, es of having a Have higher rates of health and impairment problems and ASAP wants Wiesbaden Soldiers alcohol-relata Shorter life on average and family members to be aware and ed problems a The higher the quantity and frequency above two, the balance their alcohol intake. It doesn’t are fewer than greater the risk mean you have to turn into a teetotaler. someone who There’s a fine line between benefit drinks at a high14 drinks in one day or consuming and harm, but a drink or two a day can risk level. The risks outweigh the seven drinks on one day and drinking actually impart some health advantag- benefits. seven drinks on another day. It means es — such as reduced risk of developASAP recommends drinking no drinking alcohol according to the 0-1ing heart disease, stroke and diabetes, more than a total of 14 drinks per 2-3 model. If someone drinks daily, according to the Mayo Clinic. But that week. No, this doesn’t mean drinking he or she could have two drinks per

By Mark Kim

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Army Substance Abuse Program

day or have three drinks or less four days of the week and no more than two servings of alcohol the other days of the week.

Also, it’s recommended not to consume more than one drink per hour.

Consuming multiple drinks in less than an hour will start the impairment process — and make it that much more likely you’ll decide to drive drunk, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s biggest problem involving alcohol-related incidents. Plan ahead and designate a driver (one who doesn’t drink any alcohol at all), a battle buddy, and a reliable way to get home — or stay in a hotel.

So drink to your health, but make sure you do so in moderation.

For more information about how ASAP can help you, call mil 337-6958 or civ (0611) 705-6958.

Ensuring healthy eyes for women in April Women are often responsible for taking care of their family’s health concerns but often neglect their own health, including the health of their eyes.

Did you know that women account for two-thirds of people in the world affected by visual impairments and blindness even though they represent only 53 percent of the population?

The rate of eye disease is on the rise in the United States, mostly because people are living longer. Women, on average, live longer than men. As a result, more women are susceptible to age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma, diabetes-related changes and other conditions.

Because of this, Prevent Blindness America has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month to help educate women about the steps they should take to make eye health a priority. While the following recommendations apply to everyone, during April the emphasis is for women to take care of themselves as well as their families.

Get routine eye care. Many causes of eye-related problems are preventable, so all women should make eye examinations a regular part of their health care routine. Even if no eye-related symptoms are present, it is recommended that all women receive a comprehensive eye examination at least by the age of 40 and obtain routine

follow-up care as recommended by their eye care professional.

Remember that an eye exam evaluates much more than just blurry vision.

Know your family history.

Genetics plays an important role in what diseases people may be at risk for, including eye diseases. It is important to notify your eye care professional of any conditions that your ancestors may have had.

In some cases, this information may prevent or lessen the possibility of those conditions occurring in you.

Eat healthy and exercise.

Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly are important in maintaining a proper weight and reducing the risk for certain conditions. Healthy habits can also help guard against vision loss. Obesity, a lack of exercise,

stress and a bad diet can affect the health of your eyes.

Av o i d smoke.

Smoking, including secondhand smoke, increases the risk for certain eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Avoid smoking and being around secondhand smoke.

Wear good sunglasses.

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Use cosmetics and contacts safely. The rules for using cosmetics and contact lenses safely are easy. Wash your hands first.

Throw away old makeup and contacts. Do not share them with others. Do not apply them while driving. By following these directions, individuals can prevent serious eye infections that could result in permanent vision loss.

Remember, if you are responsible for making certain that everyone is healthy, it is important to continue to take care of the family and yourself.

Taking care of your eyes is an easy way to assist in meeting those important functions for years to come (Courtesy of the Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Program, U.S. Army Public Health Command).

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Bulletin board Movie plots

Cameron Diaz is charmed by Nickolaj Coster-Waldau in “The Other Woman.”

At the movies April 24 to May 8 Taunus Theater

April 24 — Draft Day (PG-13) 7 p.m.

April 25 — Transcendence (PG-13) 7 p.m.

April 26 — Bears (G) 2 p.m. Rio 2 (G) 4 p.m.

Heaven is for Real (PG) 7 p.m.

April 27 — Rio 2 (G) 4 p.m. Transcendence (PG-13) 7p.m.

April 28 — Transcendence (PG-13) 7 p.m.

April 29 — Closed April 30 — Heaven is for Real (PG) 7 p.m.

Todd (played by Greg Kinnear) talks to his son Colton (Connor Corum) about his near-death experience in “Heaven is for Real.” Photo above right: Jared Harris is part of a dangerous experiment to create a poltergeist from negative human energy in “The Quiet Ones.” Photo right: The latePaul Walker stars in “Brick Mansions,” a film about a dystopian Detroit where criminals inhabit mansions.

May 1 — Transcendence (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 2 — Brick Mansions (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 3 — Rio 2 (G) 4 p.m. Brick Mansions (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 4 — Rio 2 (G) 4 p.m. The Quiet Ones (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 5 — The Other Woman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 6 — Closed May 7 — Brick Mansions (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 8 — The Quiet Ones (PG-13) 7 p.m.

The Other Woman (PG-13) — After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman (Cameron Diaz) tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on (Leslie Mann), she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the cheating, lying, three-timing fellow.

Brick Mansions (PG-13) — In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned brick mansions left from better times now house only the most dangerous criminals. Unable to control the crime, the police construct a colossal containment wall around this area to protect the rest of the city. For undercover cop Damien Collier (Paul Walker) every day is a battle against corruption. For Lino (David Belle), every day is a fight to live an honest life. Their paths never should have crossed, but when drug kingpin, Tremaine (RZA) kidnaps Lino’s girlfriend, Damien reluctantly accepts the help of the fearless ex-convict, and together they must stop a sinister plot to devastate the entire city.

The Quiet Ones (PG-13) — Inspired by true events, this film tells the story of an unorthodox, charismatic professor who uses controversial methods and leads his best students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist from negative human energy. Stars Jared Harris and Erin Richards.

Draft Day (PG-13) — A National Football League general manager (Kevin Costner) faces tough decisions on draft day in this sports drama from director Ivan Reitman.

Also stars Jennifer Garner, Terry Crews and Sam Elliott.

Transcendence (PG-13) — Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of antitechnology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. Also stars Kate Mara, Morgan Freeman and Rebecca Hall.

Heaven is for Real (PG) — Colton (played by Connor Corum) experiences Heaven during emergency surgery. Colton recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence. He describes Heaven in vivid detail, and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth ... things he couldn’t possibly know. His father Todd (Greg Kinnear) is called upon by his congregation to explain the meaning of Colton’s revelations, and he and his family are challenged to examine their faith and draw meaning from the remarkable event.

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Freedom’s Frontie Honoring the past, looking to the future at Point Alpha

sion on the topic, “How American relations ch U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Cold War?” Public Affairs Office “We have different sy wenty-four years ago in March ment and schooling tha 1990, Soldiers from the 11th Arour lives,” asked an A mored Cavalry Regiment performed “Does it bother you that their last patrol along the former Eastyou glad that we are fri West German border.

Other questions cen This lonely outpost in the Fulda ephants in the room — N Gap, an area between the Hessenand Russia’s annexation Thuringian border an hour and a half dents relished the chanc northeast of Wiesbaden, was once each other and learn the considered the hottest point of tensions “It amazed me how between the East and West during the speakers where, and I re Cold War. Day and night, Soldiers on the Cold War really w both sides watched and listened for Hollingsworth, a freshm any sign of movement. It would have fascinating to think that been ground zero for World War III still full of soldiers readi had push come to shove. my parents were finish Now, timelier than ever given Rusthat such a quiet valley sia’s provocations and the resurgence town were considered of East-West tensions, “Freedom’s what could be the wor Frontier” serves as a reminder of what yet caught me pretty of could have been and a sanctuary for Bausch remarked th fostering German-American friendconversation between st ship. More than 40 Wiesbaden High As a youth in post-war School Junior Reserve Officer Training Wiesbaden High School JROTC students present the colors to remember the final patrol at Point members fondly the day Corps cadets volunteered the start of Alpha as German and American students, contemporary witnesses and guests of honor look on. and Americans met ph their spring breaks to perform the final on Facebook. to give the forces behind them time to react if “It’s quite interesting because we learned it patrol ceremony there, toured the site “We met American Soldie in school and now we are here,” said German with “contemporary witnesses” and partici- the Soviets invaded.

“We stand here at Point Alpha in a free student Martin Strassenberg. “History is alive.” with the American way of lif pated in a panel discussion with German high Germany because of young people like you,” “Their continued desperate attempts to risk this contact so much anymore school students.

The cadets conducted a retreat ceremony, he remarked. “You can walk anywhere you everything for a chance at freedom is the cor- he said. “[But] you could feel retiring the flag against the backdrop of the want enjoying the freedoms those in the East nerstone of this historical location,” remarked of our German-American rela watchtower and the Iron Curtain that many could not. Our NATO alliance stood together retired Col. David Hensley, commander of the older than 40 years. Even if JROTC unit. “The Americans and our West ment it doesn’t change the fo East Germans lost their lives trying to cross. as it will again if called upon.”

Next year’s ceremony m “The thrill of being here as an American I German Allies understood this better than Volker Bausch, director of the Point Alpha anniversary of the last patro anyone else during the Cold War era.” can’t state enough,” Hill said.

“As Command Foundation, U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Steve Steininger was a company com- more face-to-face interaction Maj. David Davenport and Jeffrey Hill, public Sgt. Maj. Davenport stated, recent events show affairs officer at the U.S. Consulate General in us that anything can happen in Europe, and mander within the 11th ACR in Bad Hersfeld American students spending history repeats itself. We don’t know what’s and had a platoon stationed on the observation Alpha to experience it firstha Frankfurt, gave remarks.

Davenport, donning the cavalry hat in honor going to happen next and we must remain point at the time. He recalled having to check break up into small groups to checkpoints every 24 hours and report any time communication. of the 11th ACR, described their important eternally vigilant.”

For more information on P Contemporary witnesses such as Ber- they accidentally crossed over the border, which and daunting mission of holding off more than www.pointalpha.com.

80,000 Soviet 8th Guard Army troops in order thold Jost, former mayor of the nearby town was easy to do in the thick forest. of Rasdorf, shared “It was as their stories. Guides close to war as gave students a tour you could have of the sites, includ- gotten during the ing the watchtower Cold War,” he and border, pointing reflected. “And out features such there were very as the guard dogs high expectathat would sense tions — absomovement and the lute perfection dirt patch along the or failure.” fence line, groomed After walkevery day so that ing the grounds footprints would and visiting the easily be seen. Sen- museum, stusors detected move- dents ate lunch ment and anyone together and Steve Steininger, former commander of a platoon stationed at Monica Helg and former mayor of border town Ras caught trying to es- took part in a Point Alpha, looks out from his old post overlooking the border.

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Strasbourg break away for a weekend in France’s German city

on the weather.

A smart first stop is the iconic Cathédral Notre Dame. Built beginning in 1176, it feaalf-timbered homes, art nouveau struc- tures Gothic design made of sandstone from the tures, brisk white wines, beer, pretzels, quiche Vosges Forest and was intended to be the most and crepes — these are just a few of the features beautiful cathedral in France. It’s known for its you’ll find in belle Strasbourg, capital city of unique astronomical clock, which in addition to the official time tells the day of the week, the the Alsace region of France.

Only two hours south of Wiesbaden and just month, the year, the sign of the zodiac, solar over the French border, this historically German time, the phase of the moon and the position city has retained much of the old allemand cul- of several planets. At 12:30 p.m. every day, ture — but it definitely feels français. Its citizen- visitors are treated to a “show” of animatronic ship has shifted between France and Germany figures — an angel rings the bell and a rooster throughout the medieval times and two world crows feebly. It’s underwhelming at best, but the wars, resulting in an appealing blend of these two cathedral’s other hallmark does not disappoint.

When its north tower was completed in 1439, distinct cultures. This fusion is reflected most vividly in its architecture — Gothic monoliths, it was the tallest building in the world. Today, it Romanesque revival, baroque buildings and makes the cathedral the sixth-tallest church in the world and tallest remaining structure built Germanic half-timbered homes.

Almost 700,000 people live in Strasbourg, completely in the Middle Ages. The €5 entrance and France’s second-highest student population fee to climb to the top is most certainly worth lends the city a young, modern and lively vibe. the price of admission and legwork to get there.

It also hosts the Council of Europe, the Euro- You’ll be rewarded with a spectacular panorama pean Court of Human Rights and the European of the city and the border.

Refuel and rest afterward with a café au lait Parliament.

Bridges span the Ill and Rhein rivers that and crepe at one of the many cafes in the square grace the city, evoking a definitively Parisian surrounding the cathedral. Trek on to La Petit feel and inviting you to meander a little farther. France, the charming neighborhood packed with The whole city is easily accessible on foot, but French bakeries, shops and restaurants.

If you get stuck with a rainy day, there’s seeing it by bike or even boat — the city offers a 70-minute tour — is a treat as well, depending still plenty to be seen indoors. Strasbourg has nine museums: The Musée Alsacien (Alsatian Museum); Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art); Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts); Musée des BeauxArts (Museum of Fine Arts); Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins (Cabinet of Prints and Drawings); Musée de l’Oeuvre NotreDame (Museum of the Work of the Strasbourgers stroll along the Ill River on a sunny day.

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La Cure Gourmand offers an array of cookies, caramels and chocolates to sweeten your Strasbourg experience.

Notre Dame); Centre Tomi Ungerer (collection of work by Strasbourg artist Tomi Ungerer); Musée Zoologique (Zoological Museum); and Musée Archéologique (Archeological Museum). For just €6 you can see them all in one day.

But on a sunny day, join the locals in a stroll along the rivers.

Perhaps take a picnic or a bottle of wine with you to enjoy in one of Strasbourg’s many verdant parks. The wines feature a strong German influence, mostly dry whites. But beer lovers will be happy to know that Alsace-Lorraine is one of the biggest beer-brewing regions of France, with several breweries in and around Strasbourg.

And of course, you must eat. Quiche lorraine is the region’s namesake egg custard dish, a delightfully buttery flaky pastry crust filled with lardons, or bacon, and cheese. Tarte flambée is Alsace’s answer to flammkuchen, thin dough with cheese and toppings. Try it topped with the Alsatian flavors of fromage blanc (white cheese) or crème fraîche, onions and bacon. Old-world Alsatian baekeoffe is the traditional stew.

Finally, dessert. Sample sweet crepes with fillings like Nutella, honey and pears. Be sure to stop at La Cure Gourmande on Rue Mercière just down the street from the cathedral and bring back a tin of dense yet delicately flavored butter cookies. They’re sure to please any friends, family or coworkers left behind, and the tin will entice you to return to Strasbourg for a taste of la belle époque again.

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ART PROJECT Kevin Miller, Toddler Room instructor, Hainerberg Child Development Center, helps Aydin Oliver mix colors for an art project.

Others in the picture are Ryan Adams Lucas Schindewolf, Olivia Vanderboegh and Michael Aldridge.

Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!

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MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD PARADE Children from Clay Kaserne Child Development Centers, Building 1501 and 1502, enjoyed a great Spring day outside to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a Parade. Over 200 children, soldiers, parents and CDC staff participated.

TOP: Children from the Strong Beginnings program in the red white and blue hats line up to lead the parade.

LEFT: The youngest participants get to ride in the parade.

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FREEDOM RUN Runners, young and old, enjoy the third annual Freedom Run April 12 on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne. Almost 400 participants turned out for the Freedom Run which included a 10-mile race, 5-K run and children’s race.

Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!

Photos by Shayna Brouker

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FreeStyle

Making the most out of chicken Chicken has become one of the most used ingredients in cooking thanks to its wonderful flavor and plethora of nutritional benefits. Unfortunately, many of us don’t take the time out to make the most of this truly unique ingredient when there are some incredibly simplistic methods of cooking capable of bringing the best out of it.

Story by Jenny Patter You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to make your chicken taste great every time you throw it in the pan, stew it in a pot or roast it in the oven. In fact, messing around with a few customized cooking recipes can be quite enjoyable. Here are a few ways you can adjust the standard methods associated with cooking chicken to achieve the ultimate satisfaction. It’s incredibly simple, so why not give it a go?

Fried Chicken

It’s commonly associated with fast food restaurants such as KFC and Popeyes and the majority of chicken-lovers just can’t go without it. So how can we transfer such incredible flavors to our own kitchens? Well first things first, they probably don’t consider the health of their customers, nor do they care very much for what goes into the typical marinade.

Thankfully, there are a few ways we can achieve these outstanding flavors without increasing our chances of obesity. Try the following:

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Place the raw chicken breast in a non-stick pan with a little bit of oil, a few herbs, some garlic, seasoning and a small cube of unsalted butter. You can use some vegetable stock paste as an instant coating of flavor if you haven’t used a marinade beforehand.

Fry the chicken for a couple of minutes until whitened on either side.

Cover the pan with a suitable lid and turn the heat down to low. Set a timer for 10 minutes exactly and leave the chicken to cook.

Return after 10 minutes and turn the heat off, but keep the lid where it is. Let the chicken rest in the pan for another 10 minutes. Once 10 minutes have past, get ready to enjoy the juiciest fried chicken you’ve ever tasted!

Roast Chicken

There’s nothing better than some lightly salted, well seasoned roast chicken on a Sunday afternoon.

But how can we change this particularly popular method to really enhance the flavor and turn a standard Sunday roast into more of a special occasion?

Here are a few things to consider when roasting chicken: Seasoning is vital when roasting. Throwing a few herbs onto the roasting tray will allow these unique flavors to circulate throughout the oven, so you’re essentially cooking your chicken in the beautiful aromas.

Essential herbs to use include rosemary, thyme, chives, sage, parsley and tarragon. Always follow this up with a light sprinkling of pepper, a dash of sea salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, some garlic and a delicate coating of olive oil.

You can throw a few vegetables on the tray to roast alongside your chicken to bring all the wonderful flavors together. Carrots, parsnip, butternut squash and sweet potato work particularly well, so give this a go the next time you’re serving up a wide selection of foods

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There is strong evidence that being fluent in a second language can improve your ability to make good decisions, to problem solve and to think laterally. In addition, speaking many languages can actually make your brain healthier and people who are bilingual tend to be less likely to suffer degenerative disorders like dementia. So now that I’ve convinced you to do it, how is the best way? Well, there are a few things you can do to speed up your learning. Believe it or not, it is entirely possible to become fluent within less than 6 months. The Single Biggest Key Is Motivation!

1000, 2000, 3000 WORDS

In your native tongue you probably know between 50,000 to 100,000 words. But in reality 99% of what you say and what you hear is made up of only 3,000 or so words. In fact, depending on the language, 1,000 words are sufficient to understand around 90% of spoken conversations.

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WORDS – YOU NEED WORDS

This is pretty obvious, but unfortunately the vast majority of language courses and teachers neglect to focus on what is easily the most important aspect of a language. So from now on, your focus must be on learning as many words as possible as quickly as possible.

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Spaced repetition is a simple and incredibly effective concept. Basically, the first time you see new information your brain will forget it very easily. This is because your brain is constantly processing information and without the ability to discard unnecessary information you would go insane! If you see and use a piece of information and then repeat it soon after, your brain will hold onto it a little longer. This is how it goes: • With spaced repetition you see a word • Then you try to remember it • A minute later you test yourself

• If you forget the word, you try again a minute later • If you remember the word, you test yourself again 10 minutes later • With each successful test you make the interval larger.

• If you do this with several cards at once, you can remember several things very efficiently and before long you will know the answers without seeing each card for a month or more.

There is a free program called Anki which does all of the calculations for you. All you need to do is install it and upload your list of 3,000 words and work through them. If you learn 35 new cards each day (easily doable), you will have learned 3,000 words in less than 3 months.

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Conjugation of verbs simply means changing how you say it depending on the person carrying out the verb or when they are doing it. For instance, let’s conjugate the verbs (irregular) “to be” and (regular) “to have” in German: Sein (to be) Ich bin Du bist Er/sie/es ist Wir sind Ihr seid Sie sind

I am you are he/she/it is we are they are you are

Haben (to have) Ich habe I have Du hast you have

Er/sie/es hat Wir haben Ihr habt Sie/sie

he/she/it has we have they have you have

German does not have simple conjugation structure. Rather than trying to memorize all of the rules and all of the exceptions (irregular verbs), it is better to just learn the most useful forms. So when you create your word list, you should create several cards for each verb so as to practice each conjugation for that verb. For instance, you will have separate cards for “ich bin”, “du bist”, “ich war” etc…

Because you will be using spaced repetition, learning all of these will be relatively straightforward, and as you learn them you will get an intuitive feel for the “rules” without realizing that you have learned them. Eventually you will be able to guess the correct conjugation for new verbs as you need them. But because you will be guessing based on what sounds right, the words will come much more fluidly.

AND JUST BE PATIENT

If you practice for an hour or two every day, then going from nothing to fluent in 6 months or less is possible (I know, I have done it). You will struggle at first and there will be occasions when you feel frustrated.

But if you follow all of the steps above and put in the time, you can achieve what most people fail to do over several years of study.

Good luck!

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9ft.x12ft carpet $40 or OBO See photo on KA classified web page Antique secretary desk. See photos on KA classifieds web page. contact Rex 06371-57570 Contact Eric and Mia at 063759949674. â&#x201A;Ź120, Almost freeâ&#x20AC;Ś.Cozy couch turn eyates9761@aol.com sleeper. Great for a spare room or out- of-town company and kept in a Pet-Free home. In good conditi- Belgium Oak Buffet - Circa 1920. on but could use steam cleaning Hand carved, with Brass Handles, on the upholstery. 0151-644- Leaded Glass, and Inlaid Tiles. A 10109 Length: 66inches Width: beautiful addition to any home.

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Antique 100 y.o. German china cabinet, matching dining table Grandfather clock $400 See KA with 4 chairs. See photo on KA classified web page contact Rex classifieds web page. Contact 06371-57570 Eric and Mia at 063759949674. â&#x201A;Ź950, eyates9761@aol.com Grandmother clock $900 or OBO See KA classified web page ConAntique bench makes into a buffet sideboard. See photo on KA tact Rex 06371-57570 classified web page $400 or OBO contact Rex 06371-57570 Antique Bench, Antique bench with cushion seat, storage space and wheels. See photo on KA classifieds web page. Contact Eric and Mia at 063759949674. â&#x201A;Ź600, eyates9761@aol.com Antique corner desk. See photo on KA classifieds web page. Contact Eric and Mia at 063759949674. â&#x201A;Ź150, eyates9761@aol.com

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The Color Run which is also known as “The Happiest 5k on the Planet” will take place on the 29th of June in Mannheim.

This event is great fun for the whole family. Each participant will receive their starter kit, including a t-shirt, color powder, headband and a bib number. After every kilometer you will be covered with 100% natural color. Start of the race is noon but doors open at 9 a.m. Ticket prices are €34.99, kids (813) €15.99. For more info and pics see www.thecolorrun.de

EVENTS Spring fair Fri, Apr 11 –Sun, May 4 Frankfurt, Festplatz (Eissporthalle) Frankfurt´s Spring Dippemess (spring fair) will be open from the 11th of April until the 4th of May. This fest is one of the largest folk festivals in the RhineMain area. Fun and games will be available for the whole family to enjoy. For more information and opening times see www.frankfurt-tourismus.de International May Theater Festival Sat, Apr 26 – Sat, May 31 Wiesbaden, Stadttheater Wiesbaden will become a stage for international theater stars on the 26th of April to the 31st of May. If you like ballet, orchestras and so on, this is the time to be in Wiesbaden as all these stars will be present. For more information see www.wiesbaden.de Museum workshop for Kids Sat, Apr 26 Wiesbaden, Museum Wiesbaden Visit the Wiesbaden Museum on the 26th of April with your children so they can be a part of this workshop. They will be able to learn about the various pieces of art and create their own art work to match the topic discussed. Start of event is 11 a.m. Price for the workshop is €10.

For registrations please call 06113352250 or see www.museum-wiesbaden.de

Weekly Market Wed, Apr 30 Wiesbaden, Dern´sches Gelände Every Wednesday and Saturday the weekly market takes place at the Dern’sches Gelände from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Around 80 vendors offer fruit & veg, fish, agricultural and forestry products for sale. Take plenty of Euros to the market as vendors will accept cash only.

For more information see www.wiesbaden.de Mainz Wine Days Thu, May 1 –Sun, May 4 Mainz, Rheinufer It is wine time again!! Over 70 different wine makers will present their wines in the area between the Theodor-HeussBridge and the Kaisertor. Visitors will be able to also enjoy the beautiful view of the Rhein river. For more information see www.mainzer-weintage.de CONCERTS New York Gospel Stars Wed, May 14 Wiesbaden, Ringkirche The New York Gospel Stars are considered to be one of the best Gospel Choirs known worldwide. They will be performing in Wiesbaden on the 5th of May. Songs like “Oh happy day”, “I will follow him” and “Go, tell it on the mountain” will be sung. The sound of their voices will bring joy to you and everyone in the audience. Purchase your ticket at a price

of €27.90. For more information about this group and for ticket information see www.eventim.de Yes – The Band Tue, May 20 Luxembourg, Rockhal If you loved the song “Owner of a Lonely Heart” then don’t miss out on this grammy award winning rock group. They will be performing on the 20th of May in the Rockhal in Luxembourg. “Yes” will be performing three of rock’s most influential albums. Ticket price starts at €48. For more information on tickets or this group see www.rockhal.lu Ruhr-in-Love Sat, Jul 5 Oberhausen, OlgaPark If you hear the sound of bass coming from afar then it must be Ruhr-in-Love.

This electronic festival will take place on the 5th of July in Oberhausen. Here you will be able to hear sounds from about 400 DJS over 40 different floors. This event starts at noon and goes until 10 p.m. Ticket prices start at €26.40. For more information and tickets see www.nature-one.de Awolnation Thu, Jul 5 Luxembourg, Rockhal See this awesome American electronic rock band that mixes punk rock, disco and indie amongst other genres.

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“Sail”. They will be performing on the 5th of July in Luxembourg. Ticket price is €22. For more information see www.rockhal.lu SPORTS Skinfit Frankenstein run Sat, Apr 26 Darmstadt, Eberstadt If you are ready for a picturesque run, then join the Skinfit Frankenstein run on the 26th of April in Darmstadt. This run will take you through different areas of Darmstadt and through the town of Mühltal. You will be able to see the castle on this run. The event starts are 2 p.m. and will go until 4 p.m. The distance is 7 kilometers. For more information about this run see www.runme.de Icehockey – Germany vs. Switzerland Fri, May 2 Mannheim, SAP Arena On the 2nd of May Germany will be playing against Switzerland. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. Ticket price starts at €12.

For more information and ticket prices see www.saparena.de American Football Sun, May 4 Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Arena Its time for a touch down! Grab your ticket for the 4th of May as the Frankfurt Galaxy football team tackles the Wiesbaden Phantoms. The game starts at 18.30. For more info see www.afc-universe.de

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Italian leather sofa, Italian leather sofa for sell comlete set i am moving out of the country and i am ready to sell my chairs, â&#x201A;Ź400, (da mianjustone@gmail.com) Leather Couch for Sale, L-shaped, 2-piece sectional in great condition, light creme color, originally purchased from Haverty's Furniture store. Owned by a couple with no pets and who are nonsmokers.For sale for $1,000 OBO. balisco2016@gmail.com

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