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Customer service

Flag Corps

Bavaria beckons

Aukamm students render honors in new organization.

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Eleven lauded for outstanding customer service. See page 7.

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Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden

Joint effort

Head south for recreation and adventures.

See page 18.

Aug. 30, 2012

U.S., host nation officials work on issues of mutual concern

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Traffic in military community housing areas, planned construction and school partnerships were topics at the German-American Executive Exchange Council Meeting Aug. 15 in the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.

Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Müller and Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, led the meeting which provides a forum for local host nation and garrison leaders to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest.

Explaining that the EEC had not met “for quite some time,” Wiesbaden’s lord mayor said the agenda reflected topics of the day and ongoing transformation. “The advantage of the EEC is that the different representatives are able to sit together at one table — city mayors, politicians and members of the city administration.”

“I have been here for seven months since taking command Jan. 12 and a lot has happened both on a personal level and for the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden,” said Carstens.

See Joint effort on page 4

Army's top cop urges vigilance to thwart terrorism

line defense against terrorism, said a top Army antiterrorism Speaking up about suspi- official.

“Antiterrorism is about cious activity is always the firstpeople saying something,” said Maj. Gen. David Quantock, provost marshal general of the Army. Quantock discussed the Army’s antiterrorism initiatives in advance of the upcoming Antiterrorism Awareness Month in August.

“I think in this time, in this day and age, where there are people out there that mean us harm, it requires all of us to be part of this antiterrorism effort Maj. Gen. David Quantock, and keep our vigilance and our provost marshal of the focus up,” Quantock said.

See Vigilance on page 3 Army

By William Garbe Army News Service

Photo by Wendy Brown

Welcome back

Students take part in first-day-ofschool activities at Wiesbaden’s Aukamm (above) and Baumholder’s Smith (right) Elementary Schools Aug. 27. See more back-to-school stories and photos in this issue on pages 6, 12, 13, 23 and 24.

Photo by Ignacio Rubalcava

Commentary Second thoughts

Ask the commander

Recycling to save money, resources

Have a quality-of-life question or comment?

Commentary by Durga Vijayakumar Special to the Herald Union

Imagine you are eating a candy bar. You tear open the packing and enjoy your candy fix.

What do you do when you’re done? If you’d spent the first 11 years of your life in India as I did and you weren’t inside your home or a building, you would toss the wrapper on the ground — the street, sidewalks, beaches, ocean, the area just beyond your property — yep, the world is your trash can.

When my family went back to visit a few years ago, I definitely drew some curious looks when we went out to pick up after those members of my family who still live in India. To onlookers, I didn’t look like a street sweeper or a mendicant picking through garbage for recycling money.

Why in the world was I picking up trash? After all, the ground is considered so dirty only someone with no sense of hygiene would touch anything on it. My young cousins were bewildered by this behavior.

Appalling, right?

This, I imagine, is the kind of reaction Germans have at seeing us toss plastic candy wrappers in the trash can or paper recycling. They know it should go in the yellow recycling bin for recycling packing waste of course.

Germany has some of the highest rates of recycling in the world. According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, 45 percent of municipal waste is recycled, 17 percent is composted and 38 percent is incinerated.

New legislation is in the works to raise the standard even higher.

German municipalities have achieved this by making the costs of waste disposal a highly visible item on the budget of each individual household rather than embedding it in the local tax system.

Residents pay individually to have their garbage collected. The more recycled waste they separate out from their garbage that’s headed to the incinerators, the less they have to pay for that waste disposal service.

This incentivized system is pretty brilliant: you don’t have to recycle, but the more you do, the less you pay.

Living within the Army community, we are completely shielded from this system.

The garrison takes care of all the waste we produce. According to Peter Zeisberger from the Directorate of Public Works’ Operations and Maintenance Division, the garrison spent €1.8 million last year for waste disposal — nearly €2 million.

While our recycling rates meet Installation Management Command-Europe standards, Zeisberger said, “There’s plenty of room for improvement, because customers are ignoring recycling.”

He estimated there’s potential for saving €450,000 if everyone does proper recycling.

You know what? I’d totally sort everyone’s recycling for a year. One, because it’s the ecologically right thing to do.

And, two, because it’s valued at nearly half a million euros.

Mr Zeisberger, consider this my job application.

(Editor’s note: Click on the Recycling Guide button on the garrison’s home page, www.wiesbaden.army.mil, for more information.)

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander — questions, comments or suggestions about quality-of-life issues? Please visit the garrison’s Facebook, Twitter or Interactive Customer Evaluation pages (easy access via the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army. mil), send an email to the Public Affairs Office (usagwiesbadenpao@eur.army.mil) or a letter to the editor (see address below).

Construction near Newman Housing

Julie R. commented: Everyone wants to know what is being constructed around Newman Village. Also, is there a chance there will be a gas station on Clay Kaserne?

Response: Good questions Julie — a baseball field and a soccer field are being constructed in the northeast corner of Newman Village. Soon tennis and basketball courts will be constructed near the traffic circle. The basketball courts are even designed to be turned into a skating rink in the winter. There are no nearterm plans for a gas station on Clay. AAFES has looked at the possibility of a new gas station/ shoppette in the future.

Remembering a hero

Editor’s note: Spc. Ross A. McGinnis, a 2nd Infantry Division Soldier killed in Iraq in December 2006 while smothering a grenade with his body to protect his fellow Soldiers, was honored posthumously with the Medal of Honor in 2008 and with a street in his honor in Newman Village during the June 14, 2012, opening of the new Wiesbaden housing area.

His father Tom, sent the following email: I received your package yesterday afternoon

and it’s quite disturbing.

Response: Shannon, thanks for sharing your concerns. I, too, hate the sight of trash being improperly disposed of and littering our living and working areas. I can’t understand why people would be so inconsiderate of their neighbors — both American and German. I would ask that if you see someone littering, please get a name or license number and report it to the Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander Military Police at mil 3375096/5097 or civ (0611) and was absolutely flabber5096/5097. Also, everyone can gasted by this beautifully made play a role in discouraging litkeepsake. I wish I had been able terers by letting them know it’s to attend this event, but your simply unacceptable. inclusion of the programs and your letter helped me to enjoy it ICE works Dorothy W. commented: is as much as possible from a distance. You have demonstrated The women’s bathroom at once again that the U.S. Army Vehicle Registration in Mainznever forgets, and that the Army Kastel Housing was so filthy folks know how to do things that if it wasn’t a must I never right. I was, of course, already would have used it. Toilet paper as proud of Ross as a father can was everywhere, and it smelled get, but memorials such as this horrible. It appeared that this add another dimension to that bathroom hadn’t been cleaned pride because it’s a pride that in a long time. It’s absolutely is shared with so many others shameful that one of our faciliwho feel the same. … I hope ties could be this way.

Response: Dorothy, thanks that someday we’ll be able to visit Germany again. If we do, to your ICE submission and we will be sure to visit the U.S. feedback from other commuArmy Garrison in Wiesbaden nity members, we were able to and the Clay Kaserne which identify a real need and justify contains Newman Village and adjusting the cleaning contract to increase service from three McGinnis Street. times a week to once a day.

Lay off the litter Thanks for using ICE to help Shannon J. commented: improve the overall quality of We arrived last week and have life in Wiesbaden: Your home been without a vehicle and have in Germany. chosen not to use the shuttle bus so we can get out. Upon our Thanks for dog park Sheri D. commented: I walking we realized that the Hainerberg casern is very much don’t know who to thank for the littered with trash — not so much wonderful dog park in Hainernear the housing buildings, but berg. It’s great, and thank you on the way to the PX and com- for listening to suggestions for missary there is trash piling up, a dog park. Whoo-hooo.

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Command and newspaper staff

USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150) USAG Baumholder Reporter.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191)

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News and features News flash

Accident-free in Afghanistan

Consulate Information Night

The U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt hosts an American Citizen Information Night Sept. 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about passport and citizenship services, Social Security and other benefits, U.S. taxes and filing requirements, consular information programs, immigration benefits for family members, absentee voting and more. Be sure to bring your passport or Ausweis and leave electronic devices at home. The Consulate is located at Giessener Str. 30, 60435 Frankfurt. Visit http:// germany.usembassy.gov/acs/info_night for more information.

Brig. Gen. Ricky D. Gibbs, V Corps deputy commander, places a unit safety streamer on the guidon of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan during a ceremony as Capt. Juan L. Martinez, HHC commander, assists.

The streamer recognizes a year of accident-free operations. The unit was the lead for V Corps’ relocation from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden on April 13, 2011, and is currently serving as the headquarters element for USFOR-A in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Holiday greetings

Mark your calendars for another visit by the Hometown News team to Wiesbaden Sept. 6 and 7. The team will tape greetings from service members, civilians and their families from 2-7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Military members should be in uniform. The greetings will be featured on hometown television stations during the holiday season.

Photo courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Mark Porter

Free comic book

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Marvel Comics have once again teamed up to offer a free comic featuring the Avengers. The U.S. military-themed story has Captain America, Iron Man and other superheroes battling the Serpent Society. Pick up a free comic at your local exchange while supplies last. (AAFES Public Affairs)

AFN Stuttgart back on the air

After an absence of more than 19 years, the American Forces Network Stuttgart is back on the air. AFN Stuttgart shut its doors in 1993 before moving to Hammonds Barracks and reflagging as AFN Heidelberg. Now with the closing of the Heidelberg military community approaching, AFN Stuttgart back on the air at FM 102.3.

Listeners in the Mannheim and Heidelberg communities are now supported by AFN Wiesbaden at FM 98.7 and AFN Kaiserslautern at FM 104.6.

(AFN-Europe Public Affairs)

Election year guidance

Not sure about how you can stay engaged in the political process while serving with the U.S. military or working for the federal government? Check out the guidelines available on the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army. mil/sites/news/ElectionYearGuidance2012.pdf.

Check Fuel Card

Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials advise patrons to check their Esso Fuel Card expiration date (lower right hand corner). If near expiration, customers must stop by the nearest AAFES Fuel Card issuing location for a replacement card. (Courtesy of AAFES Public Affairs)

Vigilance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 1 As part of Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Soldiers will be educated about and reminded to participate in the iWatch program. That program operates like a neighborhood watch program, Quantock said.

Soldiers, civilians and families are encouraged to recognize and report suspicious activity to lawenforcement agents. Reports filed in iWatch are then passed to the FBI’s larger “eGuardian” system, which connects law-enforcement agencies and intelligence organizations at all levels of government, across the United States.

While technology is an important part of detecting and preventing terrorist activity, at the most basic level, antiterrorism efforts are actually cost-free; they involve Soldiers, their families, and Army civilians to simply keep their eyes open and to remain alert to that which stands out as unusual.

“Antiterrorism [efforts] can be people like you and I walking around our post, camp and stations,” Quantock said. “That’s probably the most important, most cost-effective way.”

The general said unusual or suspicious activity could include vehicles parked illegally, unseasonable or ill-fitting clothing, and persons loitering around or taking pictures of a sensitive area, post or access control point.

“All of these kinds of things that look suspicious really need to be reported to law enforcement officials, and they’ll do something about it,” Quantock said.

The general said consequences of not being vigilant could include a compromise of national security or military and civilian deaths or injuries.

Integrating antiterrorism measures into the contract support process is also an Army initiative. Quantock said military contracts over $150,000 must now undergo an antiterrorism review to ensure contracts do not violate operational security. He also said measures must be taken to make certain contractors have been properly vetted and trained before being brought into the Army community.

“We have many folks working around (and) on our installations, supporting our installations,” Quantock said. “We’ve got to make sure that they’re actually trying to help us and not trying to hurt us.”

Quantock also said the lessons from the November 2009 shooting at Fort Hood have helped the Army identify insider threats.

“From looking at the Fort Hood study we have found many gaps and seams in our personnel, our behavioral, and our law-enforcement systems that really needed to be brought together,” Quantock said.

The general said the military training and culture of getting involved and taking action goes hand in hand with antiterrorism.

Unlike civilians out in the community, who might fear involvement in, or cooperation with a police investigation, even if it means catching a wrongdoer in their own community, Soldiers, he said, take pride in doing what is right.

“All I would say is if you see something, say something,” Quantock said. “Get involved. Don’t be a bystander. Make a difference out there for your community, make a difference out there for your Army, and make a difference for your nation. By doing that, you may save someone’s life someday.”

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News and features

All defense pay to go electronic by March 1 A Treasury mandate will soon require the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to pay military, civilian and retired customers by electronic funds transfer.

Beginning March 1 most DFAS customers will receive their pay directly to savings or checking accounts. Customers can get ahead of the rush by setting up direct deposit now. It’s easy, it’s safe and it gives more control with less stress, according to a DFAS announcement.

With direct deposit, DFAS sends your payment straight to your bank account. It gives immediate access to

your money the day your payment is due. It also eliminates the risk of lost or stolen checks, forged signatures and identity theft.

Retirees and annuitants living in Europe will be required to receive their pay directly to their saving or checking accounts. Local retirement services officers have the forms available.

For retirees and annuitants living in Europe there are four ways to start direct deposit: For retirees and annuitants who have an American bank account and want to use that — complete a Fast Start Direct

Deposit Form, sign it and mail it DFAS. Ensure to keep a copy for your records.

Use your MyPay account to set up a direct deposit to your American bank/ credit union saving or checking account Call DFAS at the Customer Care Center at 888-332-7411 and have the information available to do it telephonically (American banks only).

For people who wish to use an international bank — use the International Direct Deposit Form and ensure to include the IBAN number in place of the account number on the form and mail to DFAS or provide to your local RSO

for processing.

Following is the Retiree Account Mailing Address: Defense Finance and Accounting Services, U.S. Military Retirement Pay, P.O. Box 7130, London, KY 40742-7130 U.S.A. Or fax 1-800-469-6559.

The Annuitant Account Mailing Address is: Defense Finance and Accounting Services, U.S. Military Annuitant Pay, P.O. Box 7131, London, KY 40742-7131 U.S.A. Or fax 1-800-982-8459.

Be aware that the 1-800 fax number is not toll free from Europe.

Joint effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

as the landing and take-off Continued from page 1 point for Bundeswehr and Pointing out all that the host nation government city and state of Hessen have aircraft. to offer, Carstens said it’s imWhile the population is portant to him that Americans expected to increase from stationed here take advantage its current 16,550 to just of the many opportunities over 19,000 by 2015 as available. “I want to make sure members of the U.S. Army Soldiers, civilians and their Europe Headquarters tranfamilies don’t only spend their sition from Heidelberg to time on Clay Kaserne while in Wiesbaden, garrison leaders Germany.” said, that is slightly less than The commander also projected due to the decision praised the efforts of Wiesto inactivate V Corps followbaden citizens to help make ing its current deployment to members of the Wiesbaden military community feel at Photo by Karl Weisel Afghanistan.

Mark Holt, the garrison’s home — helping integrate Raino Scharck translates as Mark Holt, director of Public Works, describes the housing needs director of public works, them into the greater Wies- of incoming families to Wiesbaden during the Executive Exchange Council Meeting. described the housing needs baden community. An important aspect of that support, he said is the “incredibly ber said plans also call for the current movie theater, of the Wiesbaden military community, a successful strong partnership between the Military Police and service station/shoppette to remain where they are in environmental protection project to improve the wathe Polizei of Hessen. Every day our police forces Hainerberg, while the Main Exchange building will be ter flow from Clay Kaserne and the return of several work side by side to help keep our families safe.” converted into the community’s inprocessing center. properties to the host nation including eight buildings Roger Gerber, director of the garrison’s TransWilliam Trabucco, USAG Wiesbaden’s director of outside the periphery of Crestview Housing and the formation and Stationing Management Office, gave emergency services, asked the host nation administra- eventual return of facilities in Mainz-Kastel.

Host nation leaders advised that next year’s celthe local host nation administrators an update on tors to help find a solution to German and American transformation projects in the area including the pro- drivers exceeding the speed limit in military housing ebration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. vision of access to new facilities on the north side of areas — in particular on Rheinlandstrasse in Aukamm Kennedy’s visit to Hessen might be an opportunity Clay Kaserne that include new sports fields, an auto Housing. Saying that despite monitoring by both the for further partnership between German and American crafts center and dog kennels. “Our challenge is how MPs and Polizei, drivers continuously drive above the school children. “I think this will also be something the to improve the current access control point with the limit and endanger children on their way to and from garrison will want to participate in,” said Carl-Michael addition of an estimated 500-600 vehicles a day to the school and sports fields. Suggested solutions included Baum, chief of Wiesbaden’s Citizens’ Affairs Office.

“There is great interest in working together with north side of Clay Kaserne,” Gerber said, explaining installation of a traffic camera, additional signs and American schools, and we are looking forward to that plans provide for building the new access point so speed limit markings on the roadway. that vehicle operators will not have to drive through Flight noise was another topic, with the stationing continued cooperation,” said Rose-Lore Schulz, a downtown Erbenheim. of some 15 helicopters to Clay Kaserne along with city councilor for schools, culture and integration.

The garrison’s commander thanked host nation “From my viewpoint this is a good plan because members of the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiit leaves the center of Erbenheim alone and offers ment, currently and in the coming months. Carstens and administrators for working closely to help find soluquick access to (highway) B455,” said Dr. Müller.

Jeff Stone of the Airfield Operations Office explained tions for issues of concern and to provide services The garrison’s transformation director also re- that the U.S. military is bound by German federal such as expanded bus routes between Clay Kasported that construction will continue in Hainerberg aviation guidelines which dictate normal operation erne and Hainerberg Housing later this year which Housing to modernize the schools and should start hours as being between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday should help reduce vehicle traffic and protect the near the end of this year on the new Post Exchange to Friday. While emergency and mission essential environment.

Proposed working groups will meet in the near complex, followed by a new commissary and access training might occur outside of those hours, pilots and control point in the 2014/2015 time frame. aviation planners do everything possible to minimize future to address the specifics of issues raised Explaining that military engineers and officials flight noise, Stone said. It was also explained that as during the Executive Exchange Council Meeting, have “worked closely with host nation planners,” Ger- a NATO airfield, Clay Kaserne occasionally serves Müller said.

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Photos by Karl Weisel

Dr. Charmaine Stradford discusses the long march to equality during the garrison’s Women’s Equality Day Celebration Feb. 24. Photo right: Volunteers depict demonstrators on the long road to equal rights for women.

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day Volunteers bring the struggle to life during observance

By Anemone Rueger

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Wiesbaden community members watched with fascination as volunteers brought a taste of the struggle for women’s rights through songs and skits, poems and passionate speeches.

Women’s Equality Day was celebrated Aug. 24 at the Tony Bass Center on Clay Kaserne.

The celebration started at the door, where the female guests were greeted with a flower.

“In 1872 Susan B. Anthony was arrested, tried and fined $100 for casting her vote in the presidential elections,” said guest speaker Dr. Charmaine Stradford, reminding the audience of the sacrifices made by women’s rights movement leaders for opportunities taken for granted today. Her words were reinforced by a group of re-enactors carrying posters and loudly demanding “Women’s rights today,” and a group of elegantly dressed ladies gathered around a convention table and heatedly discussed the challenges and progress in the fight to be recognized as equal members in the male-dominated society of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Stradford, a retired teacher and counselor with 35 years of service from Lancaster County, S.C., praised

Members of Wiesbaden’s Spiritual Dancers perform an interpretive dance. Photo below: Volunteers portray noted suffragists.

the “courage, conviction and commitment” of the early believers in women’s equality.

“It is from these role models that we draw our inspiration to fight injustice against women today,” she said, pointing out that some 6 million women entered paid employment in traditional “men’s jobs” when their talent and strength were demanded during World War II. “A lot

of good things started for women with the 19th Amendment of 1920 securing women’s right to vote.

Since 1971, Aug. 26 has been proclaimed Women’s Equality Day by every president. Today, we honor the women serving our country in Congress, in the military, in so many fields in society.

But we haven’t achieved all yet,” Stradford said.

Stradford concluded with a quote from American author Robert Fulghum summarizing the influence female leaders had on his life early on: “All I really needed to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, I learned in kindergarten. … Share everything. Play Fair. Don’t hit people. … And no matter how old you are — when you go out into

the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.”

Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, thanked the volunteers and the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, “our largest unit here,” for taking the lead in the celebration.

“Looking around here and seeing the female Soldiers and leaders, I am reminded of how far we have come.

But I am also reminded of how far we have to go,” Carstens said. “I often get paperwork on issues involving military ‘dependents’ on my desk. Looking at my Army wife and the enormous responsibility she has, I can tell you there is not much of ‘dependent’ there. We still have ways to go in how we recognize women.”

Sgt. 1st Class Kelli Shaw of the 102nd Signal Battalion said she appreciated the ceremony saying, “This reminds you of the times when women were excluded from so many rights — when we were in the back of the bus.”

Sgt. 1st Class Lashann Stradford, 66 MI’s equal opportunity adviser, the event’s organizer and daughter of the guest speaker, said, “We women continue to fight. I see these ladies we celebrated today as pioneers. They were the forerunners. It is now up to us to continue.”

It was obvious the hard work of the volunteers and organizer paid off as guests lingered to share personal reflections on the contributions and messages of hope and worth, such as the expressive performance by the Wiesbaden Spiritual Dancers.

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Photo by Ignacio Rubalcava

Photo by Karl Weisel

Louise Gregory, a teacher at Baumholder’s Smith Elementary School, listens with her students to instructions from Principal Sue Morin about school rules of behavior on the first day of school. Photo left: Pvt. 2 Eric Hughes of the 529th Military Police Company directs traffic and watches out for the safety of school children on the first day of school in Wiesbaden’s Hainerberg Housing.

Parents, students, teachers turn out for first day of school Kaiserslautern Church of Christ Mühlstrasse 34 • 67659 Kaiserslautern Schedule of Services Sundays

Wednesdays

Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 a.m.

Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Devo. & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Tel. 06 31 - 36 18 59 92 Web: www.ktowncoc.org • E-mail: info@ktowncoc.org Herb Doyle 0 63 71 - 46 75 16 • John Phillis 01 60 - 6 42 79 95 “The churches of Christ salute you.” - Romans 16:16

Photo by Wendy Brown

Aukamm teacher Corinne Voyer greets students. Photo right: Hainerberg Elementary School Principal Penelope Miller-Smith welcomes families. Photo below: Wiesbaden High School students arrive by bus.

Photo by Karl Weisel

Photo by Karl Weisel

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Eleven lauded for top customer service U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders visited the job sites of 11 employees Aug. 16 and surprised them with certificates and $250 awards.

Jasper Brown, food and beverage manager, Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Brown, who has 35 years of experience with the U.S. Army, coordinated food sales for the July 4 festivities on Hainerberg Housing.

Monica Stamper, Wiesbaden Health Clinic registered nurse Stamper took action to expand the procedures doctors perform at the clinic and as a result, the clinic can schedule more procedures.

Sgt. Timothy Holden, tax preparer at the Wiesbaden Tax Center V Corps loaned Holden, who normally works in the motor pool, to the Wiesbaden Tax Center for the 2012 tax season, and his supervisor, Capt.

Hillary Klug, said she believes Holden’s excellent work was one of the main reasons the center’s customer approval rating improved by 50 percent this year. Customers who filled out comment cards frequently noted what a great job Holden did.

Bernd Hulsey, Property Book Office Hulsey is so good at his job, which often involves taking back old computer equipment from throughout the garrison, that he is able to predict unforeseen problems and fix them immediately. This is a particularly difficult task because Hulsey deals with many customers who are spread out over a large area, according to his supervisor,

Brown

Stamper

Schauss

Fritz

Heinz Obermeier.

Beate Zuber, housing management specialist Zuber has been responsible for improving the way U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s housing areas look. Not only has she taken over the building coordinator program without the help of a noncommissioned officer in charge, but she has also established a procedure for making sure residents take in their trash cans after trash pickup.

Peter Schneider, metal working section foreman for the Department of Public Works Schneider is an expert at creating graphics for signs and plaques, and most recently he impressed his supervisor by creating two logos for signs in his free time at home.

Edgar Schauss, supervisory transportation assistant In addition to receiving several positive customer comment cards, Schauss significantly helped V Corps during the organization’s recent deployment.

Holden

Hulsey

Zuber

Morrell

Peterson

Wolfe

Peter Fritz, gardener for garrison this spring and summer. the Department of Public Karin Morrell, fire protecWorks tion inspector Fritz did an excellent job When a colleague suddenly planting flowers throughout the passed away, Morrell took

over a construction project the person had been working on and did an excellent job. The 15-month project required Morell to coordinate between several garrison organizations and contractors.

Hakeem Peterson, budget analyst for the Directorate of Resource Management Peterson is responsible for all official duty travel requests and orders, and he excels at the job.

Chris Wolfe, computer technician with 102nd Signal Battalion Wolfe did an excellent job of changing the garrison’s computers to Windows 7. Software changes can sometimes cause problems, but the Windows 7 migration went extremely well.

Photos by Wendy Brown

Master Sgt. Robert Sanders (left) and Col. David Carstens award Peter Schneider with a $250 cash award.

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Range control holds Shock and Rock Story and photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

Baumholder’s German Military Training Area together with the Joint Military Training Command held their first Shock and Rock Obstacle Course competition Aug. 16 on Baumholder’s Military Training Area.

Teams from the German Army, German Feuerwehr (fire department), U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force faced off to see who had what it takes to make it through all five obstacles and surprises along the “Hill of Pain,” quicker than all the others.

In all, 23 teams competed, and when it was over the team from 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, was declared the winner. Team members included: Capt. Camden Jordan, Capt. Paul Anderson, Sgt. Joshua Gilbert, Spc. Evan Plamondon and Pfc. Heebeom Kim. Second place went to the U.S. Air Force team from the 886th Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Detachment.

Team members were: Staff Sgt. Bradley Siegersma, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Roose, Senior Airman Travis Ditmanson, Senior Airman Jeoffrey Gilmer and James Bailey.

The third place team was a mixed bag of members from the 40th Engineer Battalion, 24th Brigade Support Battalion and the 16th Sustainment Brigade. Team members were: 1st. Lt. Mark Thomas, 1st Lt. Kathleen Laforte, 2nd Lt. Paul Clark, Sgt. Matthew Jewell and Sgt. RyanValleskey.

“We organized this event jointly with the German Army as a fun event

to build camaraderie between us and our host nation partners,” said John Eyskens from Baumholder’s U.S. Range Control Office. “We want to make this an annual event and hopefully include more visiting teams.”

Spirits were high after the competition and many individuals did indeed express the desire to participate in such an event again next year.

“The main goal is camaraderie between Germans and Americans. The event was born between the U.S. range control and the German range control.

We said we must have some partnership events together, Germans and Americans. It’s very important,” said German Lt. Col. Ingo Osbahr, Military Training Area commander.

Participants challenged themselves on five obstacles plus several surprise obstacles along the “Hill of Pain.”

Spectators cheered their favorite team along as they climbed, swung, jumped and crawled their way through the various obstacles.

Osbahr and U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Command Sgt. Maj. Augustus Wah welcomed the participants to the challenge and wished them a safe and fun day.

“Although it’s always great to win, we’re focusing more on the fun aspect and not the competition itself. Yes, we have certificates, coins and medals for the winners, but our intent is to have a safe and enjoyable day out here on the training area together with our German hosts,” said Wah. After the event there was food and drinks for everyone and a free concert

The “Hill of Pain” held several surprise obstacles for the competitors.

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A Soldier makes his way through the monkey bar obstacle during the first Shock and Rock Obstacle Course competition.

by HSG — Pure Rock.

A German Soldier catches the net after swinging over the water obstacle.

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There’s more than trees in the Black Forest Story and photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs office

Deep in Germany’s Black Forest region only about a four-hour ride from Baumholder is the popular Titisee lake resort.

The area is an excellent option for a four-day weekend adventure. Hotels are available along the shore but accommodations may be difficult to obtain.

Lodging is more readily available in the nearby town of Neustadt and the surrounding communities.

The blue and white paddle boats with plastic windshields and wooden row boats maneuvering on the water are like a flashback to the 1950s. It costs €12 to rent a paddle boat for a half hour and an hour costs €20. Renting a row boat costs slightly less in Euro, but more in energy.

Electric boats are also available or visitors can enjoy a ferry boat ride around the lake. Renting a bicycle is another way to explore the town and the lake.

The many languages heard as vacationers make their way along the souvenir and gift shops that line the promenade hints that this location is well known throughout Europe. The shops offer popular Black Forest mementos such as smoked ham, local cheeses, traditional pear, cherry and apple schnaps, “lederhosen,” cuckoo clocks, Black Forest dolls and more. There’s also no shortage of restaurants offering everything from regional favorites to Asian dishes.

A white Ferris Wheel, visible from almost any point around the Titisee, draws families to the small amusement park along the east shore of the lake.

The shoreline of the Titisee provides visitors the opportunity for a scenic, leisurely eight-kilometer stroll around the lake.

The walking path surrounding the lake is about eight kilometers long and offers a comfortable two hour stroll.

For those who enjoy taking in the great outdoors from the comfort of a lounge chair or mobile home, the lake offers two camp grounds along its shore.

About a 10 minute ride from Titisee is Schluchsee, a lake about three times larger than Titisee. There are numerous spots along the shore to enjoy a family picnic or just sunbathe. A great way to

see the entire lake is to take a ferry ride that makes four stops around the lake.

People may board or disembark at any of the four stops. The cruise lasts just over an hour and costs about €7.

If you follow your GPS to Titisee Neustadt you’ll probably spend about two hours or more in traffic because Autobahn A5 from Karlsruhe to Offenburg is littered with construction sites. It’s best to plan an alternate route via Strassbourg, France.

Take the A6 to Mannheim and just before Mannheim turn onto A65 south.

Follow A65 into France and Strassbourg.

From Strassbourg take B28 back into Germany and then head south on A5 toward Freiburg im Breisgau.

You will run into two construction sites, but they are very minor compared to the five or six others that you avoided.

Take the Freiburg exit and go though the city, following the directions toward Titisee Neustadt.

Once out of the city continue on B31 until you reach Titisee Neustadt. Follow the same route back and you will avoid most of the traffic.

Dozens of gift and souvenir shops line the walkway along the shore of The best way to take in the vastness of the Schluchsee is by taking a ferry the lake. There’s everything from traditional clothing to fine wines and boat ride around the lake. There are four stops along the way and pas- cheese. A favorite delicacy of the region is smoked ham, available at nusengers may board or disembark when they wish. merous shops. Just follow your nose.

Photos by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

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Youth of the Year focused on helping children

By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

Despite of her busy school schedule Baumholder’s Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year, Abigail Baah, dedicated more than 140 hours of her time this past year to children because she wanted to help shape their future and to familiarize herself for her goal in becoming a child lawyer.

Lt. Col. Mike Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, surprised her recently at the teen center by presenting her with the Youth of the Year medal.

The Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year program was established in 1947. It recognizes club members who have met personal challenges and given back to their community. The winners have served their community and achieved academic success.

“I did that out of my own time because I felt the children needed somebody to be there for them and the staff needed a teenage volunteer and I also did it for my own experience so that later on in the future if I wanted a job I would know how to handle it because I’m looking at being a family lawyer,” said Baah.

“I think that it will definitely help me because I get the experience of working with kids and that will help me as a lawyer ― to know how to control the children if anything gets out of hand.”

“I’m proud of myself and I’m proud of everybody that helped me to get where I am today,” she said.

Baah has been here for five years and says she will miss her friends, the teen center and the school.

She is now going to Fort Bliss, Texas, where she will continue her high school education.

“I’m going to miss the school, the teen center and my friends,” she said.

“I want to thank everybody who helped me to be where I am today. My first thanks goes to God and the second one is for the staff and all my friends who supported me. It wasn’t an easy process but at the end it definitely paid off,” said Baah.

Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

Lt. Col. Mike Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, presents Abigail Baah with the Baumholder Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year award.

Around the rock ... Around the rock Garrison closes for organizational day

The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder holds its Organizational Day Sept. 7. All USAG Baumholder supporting facilities will be closed on that day. AAFES, commissary, medical clinic and dental clinic services and emergency services will remain open.

The U.S.A.G. Baumholder Post Office will also be closed Sept. 7 to participate in Organizational Day. The post office will re-open Sept. 10.

Lawn mower maintenance

Military housing residents who have lawn mowers issued to them from the U-Fix-It Store or the Directorate of Public Works can get maintenance or repair work done on them at the DPW maintenance shop in Building 8420, located directly behind the vehicle inspection station.

If the repair is minor, such as replacing a cord or spark plug, the work can be done on the spot, providing the scheduled workload allows. Customers should call the DPW maintenance shop at mil 485-8420 first and explain the problem.

If the lawn mower is broken and beyond repair it needs to be returned to the U-Fix-It Store, Building 8665. For information about turning in a broken lawn mower call the U-Fix-It Store at mil 485-7375.

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Call before mailing packages

Post office customers who you have five or more packages to mail may call and make an appointment Monday through Friday. Call mil 485-8771/7551 or civ (06783) 6-8771/7551 to place your name and appointment time on the calendar.

Influenza vaccine arrives in September

The influenza vaccine is coming to Baumholder in September. Service members can get the vaccine Sept. 4, 10 and 12 at the Hall of Champions. Family members can be vaccinated Sept. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Post Exchange. Students can be vaccinated at their school during September, but the times have not been determined. Immunization Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Army Public Health Nursing at mil 485-7312.

PCSing? Do it yourself online

The Defense Personal Property Program is a new DoD program designed to improve quality of life for service members, civilian employees and their families through improved household goods moves.

A centralized computer repository, best value procurement standard and a streamlined claims process are major initiatives to achieve superior household goods transportation service.

DPS provides direct and empowered communications between the service member and the Transportation Service Provider. DPS is available 24/7, 365 days a year from any location with Internet access.

Upon receipt of your orders, you should go to the website www.move.mil to register, log in and set up your move.

If you cannot navigate the move.mil website or arrange the type of move you wish, you may bring a copy of your orders to the Baumholder Transportation Office where you will be given information about your move, the process of moving and a briefing or appointment. At your briefing/appointment you will be provided with more detailed information and guidance regarding your move.

More detailed instructions about booking your own personal property shipment are available on the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder website at www. baumholder.army.mil. Look for the headline that reads “Preparing to ship your personal property due to PCS?” Below it is a link titled “Soldiers, civilians must do so online.” Click on it and begin booking your next personal property shipment.

If you have any questions, contact the Baumholder Transportation Office at mil 485-7270/8840 or civ (06783) 6-7270/8840.

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USAG Baumholder Around the rock ... Around the rock session at the Child, Youth and School Services’ Parent Central Services. For more information contact the SKIES Unlimited Office at mil 485-6969/7003.

Host nation events

Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 Knight tournament at St. Wendel, entrance fee Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 Kusel Fall Fair with many rides, big market, fireworks on Tuesday evening Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 Birkenfeld Prämienmarkt, Talweiher

Classical ballet for all

The Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Unlimited program is now offering classical ballet classes for $50 per month. Classes for children 3-5 years old are held Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3-3:45 p.m. Beginner classes for children 6-9 years old are Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Beginner classes for 10- to 18-year-olds are every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.

Intermediate classes for ages 10-18 are every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. For details call mil 485-6969/7003.

Football in town

Baumholder will host a flag football tournament Sept. 10-13 on Soldier Fields One and Two. Participants must be 18 or older.

The games will be from 6-9 p.m.

Sign up at the Sports Office in Building 8105.

Visit the city of lights

Spend an exciting day in Paris as you travel with Baumholder Outdoor Recreation to the City of Lights Sept.

29. After a short breakfast, you will be able to sightsee in Paris for a full day on your own. There is no set schedule to follow on the express and you are free to explore the city by yourself. The cost is $75 per person. If you are interested, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at mil 4857182.

Get wired for free

WiFi is available at the Baumholder Library. Just bring in your laptop and find out how to get online. Contact the library for more information at mil 485-8851.

Post office hours

The Baumholder Post Office is now only open Monday through Friday. The central mail room is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The post office and official mail are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and In and Out Processing services are open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.

Experience Europe

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program offers trips to locations in Germany and surrounding European countries. To visit a variety of trip locations, travelers should obtain a tourist passport. Participants must be single Soldiers or geographical bachelors to participate in activities. People interested in any of the upcoming trips may contact the BOSS

Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

After school care

The tank that wouldn’t budge

Spaces are available for before and after school care.

Before school care hours are 6-8 a.m. After school care hours are 2:30-6 p.m. Contact Wetzel School Age Services for more information. Call civ (06783) 6-7475 or mil 485-7475.

The Sherman tank next to the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder headquarters had a mind of its own when employees from the Rech hardware and crane company tried to remove it from its pedestal where it had guarded the garrison headquarters for more than 10 years. The tank did not go willingly from its post. It kept veering to one side as workers tried to drag it onto the trailer. What should have been a simple loading operation took several hours. It wasn’t until workers determined that the left brakes were frozen with rust that they began to make progress. When it was all over, the Sherman tank finally surrendered its post where its turret had pointed in the direction of the commissary for more than a decade. office at mil 485-8251 or civ (06783) 6-8251. The BOSS office is located across the street from the PX in Building 8698.

Off-base dinner

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers offers a chance for single Soldiers to get out of the barracks, eat dinner and socialize with other Soldiers every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. A free shuttle service will pick up interested participants at the Chapel One parking lot at 6 p.m. Come to your home away from home and enjoy a lively discussion. Get out of the barracks, share dinner and good conversation, make friends and sign up for fun trips and excursions. To confirm dinner and learn more, call the BOSS president at civ (0162) 270-8384.

vival, shallow water egress, and SKED training. Combat water survival testing and APFT swim testing is also available. There are also alternate PT activities from which to choose from such as water aerobics, inner tube water polo and more. Experienced instructors available.

Contact the aquatics manager for reservations at mil 485-7093 or civ (06783) 6-7093.

SKIES Unlimited yoga

SKIES Unlimited is offering children 3-5 years old a chance to get fit through yoga classes every Thursday from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

The cost is $50 per session and you must sign up at the Child, Youth and School Services Parent Central Services. For more information contact the SKIES

Your personal trainer

Unlimited Office at mil 4856969 or 7003.

Aqua jogger

Kimberly Bailes and her staff are offering an aqua jogger program at the pool from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Fridays.

This is a fun, safe and effective workout in the water. Call mil 485-7093 for more information.

Zumba classes

Children 3-5 years old are welcome to participate in a SKIES Unlimited zumba class every Tuesday from 10:4511:30 a.m. Sign up for $50 a

Would you like to build muscular strength, improve your health and clean up your diet?

The Personal Training with Laurie program offers a variety of packages for you to get the results that you want. Come by the Mountaineer Fitness Center to fill out an information sheet today.

Go for a free spin

Take a free spin class Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mountaineer Fitness Center from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Beginners and experienced bikers will love this sweat-to-the-beat cardio workout.

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Aquatics training

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Returning and new Wiesbadenarea teachers are welcomed to the new school year during a special event at Wiesbaden High School Aug. 22. Wiesbaden Middle School teacher Chris Thomas (front left) was named DoDDS Heidelberg District Teacher of the Year.

Welcoming teachers, partners to school As in past years local units have stepped up to partner with the four Wiesbaden schools.

This year Aukamm Elementary School will be As students enjoyed their last week of supported by 102nd Signal Battalion, Hainersummer vacation, teachers returned to local berg Elementary School by 66th Military Intelschools to set up classrooms and plan for the ligence Brigade, Wiesbaden Middle School by new school year. Part of that preparation was the Europe District of the U.S. Army Corps of meeting new school administrators and unit Engineers and V Corps’ Rear Detachment, and partners at a special teachers welcome event Wiesbaden High School by 2nd Signal Brigade. at Wiesbaden High School Aug. 22.

“My children and I have been direct benefi“Everyone in the community is excited ciaries of everything you do every day,” said about school starting,” said Peter Witmer, Lt. Col. Michelle Clark, V Corps’ rear detachUSAG Wiesbaden’s school liaison, in welment commander, adding that teachers “always coming returning and new teachers and provide comfort and support when needed.” administrators.

Military leaders from the school partner “As you look at all of the honorable profesunits vowed to do whatever is needed to help sions out there — teaching is right up there,” support the various school activities and needs. said Col. David Carstens, USAG Wiesbaden’s Steve Sanchez, the new Heidelberg District superintenThe new district superintendent reminded commander. “You are invested in the education dent, welcomes teachers, administrators and military teachers that with the high transition in the of our youths.” school partners during the event. military, for roughly a third of the student Pointing out that one need not wear a unipopulation it was the start of a new school cently served as the principal of Kaiserslautern form to serve, Carstens said, teachers play a experience in Wiesbaden. He also asked them to be vital role in the lives of military youths. “Routinely Middle School, now leads Wiesbaden Middle cognizant of the fact that after 11 years of the U.S. I see the youths who are educated here and I am School. New assistant principals include Jason military being continuously at war, it’s crucial that impressed every day. … Certainly during the school Sheety at Hainerberg Elementary School and Rick teachers and administrators stay tuned to what their year you have as much an impact on their lives as Renninger at Wiesbaden High School. students are thinking and feeling.

The start of the 2012/2013 school year also saw the parents.”

“The better you know them, the more they will Recognizing that Wiesbaden military community former Assistant Superintendent Steve Sanchez tak- perform for you,” he said. teachers serve as role models and mentors in addition ing over the leadership role of the DoDDS-Europe Sanchez said with Heidelberg schools set to to imparting academic skills — particularly with Heidelberg District. close at the end of the school year, the Heidelberg parents deployed during the school year, Carstens “We are a very high performing district — the District will also wrap up its mission. Discussions thanked the teachers for always being willing to highest in DoDDS-Europe,” said Sanchez, in wel- are still in the works to determine which district listen and assist. “We have people in harm’s way coming the Wiesbaden school staff. “I want to salute will support Wiesbaden schools in the future after and I know you’ll take care of them (students).” and congratulate you. the current school year.

Wiesbaden welcomed several new principals “What makes DoDDS special compared to other A highlight of the teachers welcome event was and vice principals to local Department of Defense schools around the world,” asked Sanchez. “It’s the announcement that Wiesbaden Middle School great kids — they adapt so well. They are truly, teacher Chris Thomas was chosen as the Heidelberg Dependents Schools.

Debbie Parks, former Garmisch Elementary truly amazing.”

District’s Teacher of the Year. Thomas advances to Another important factor is the “unwavering sup- represent the district at the Department of Defense School principal, is the new Aukamm Elementary School principal. Dr. Susan Hargis, who most re- port the military gives our schools,” Sanchez said. Education Activity level competition.

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Parent volunteer Crystal Simpson shows Aukamm Elementary School students how to fold the flag during training in the week before school started. Photo left: Students take turns attaching and hoisting the flag at the school.

Students render honors in new Aukamm Flag Corps Story and photos by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

One of the first things new Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks noticed upon arrival was an empty space where a U.S. flag would usually fly over the school.

“When I came up here in May [Parks was principal of Garmisch Elementary School at that time] I met with key leaders and members of the Parent Teachers Association and School Advisory Committee. I asked them what improvements they would like to see,” Parks explained.

After being told that having a flag fly over the school was an improvement needed, Parks said she turned to her husband, Col. Kendall Parks, who is currently serving with V Corps in Afghanistan, who donated a flag from his personal collection.

Days before school started

at the Aukamm school, a large group of students reported to learn how to properly raise and lower the flag at the start and end of classes each day. Crystal Simpson, a parent volunteer, showed the recently recruited members of the Aukamm Flag Corps the procedures for rendering honors, folding and transporting the flag.

“My husband and I have always loved our country and our flag,” said Simpson, explaining that as a former Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, she wanted to pass on her flag know-how so that the students would know how it’s done correctly.

“I guess in the military community children have a different perspective — especially since so many parents are deployed,” she said.

“It’s nice to serve our country,” said fourth-grader Michael

Stephens, who along with fifth-graders William Rupe and Daniel Hemphill, said they enjoyed the experience of doing something outside.

“My mom told me about it — and it’s fun,” said Hemphill.

For the new Aukamm principal, the Flag Corps is also a way students — especially those with a deployed parent — “can make a connection with Mom and Dad.” Traditions such as raising and lowering the flag help them better understand the deeper meaning of what their parents have sworn to defend, she said.

“I think they need to have love of country and patriotism,” said Parks. “We have certain traditions we can do and this reminds us of the sacrifices our Soldiers and our Soldiers’ families make. It’s a very symbolic thing they can do — it reminds them of their freedoms and that

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Finding a wealth of resources at open houses Training Support Center, local organziations open their doors to aid community members Story and photos by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

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amilies, service members and civilians shot weapons in the Engagement Skills Trainer, talked to subject matter experts and learned more about the various services, support and opportunities available in the Wiesbaden military community during open houses at the Training Support Center and Wiesbaden Fitness Center Aug. 21.

“It is so important in these

times of reduced funding and installations closing that we make use of what we have available for training in our different communities,” said Archie White, chief of the Regional Training Support Division.

Inviting community members to “feel free to walk around and look at the different training devices we have available here,” Ron Clendenen, Wiesbaden Training Support Center chief, said the staff of the local training facility is always open to suggestions for ways

in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. With representatives from the Customs Office to Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, Wiesbaden Dental Clinic to educational services on hand to provide details about their programs, Ann Burski (right) talks to young community members about the many visitors were opportunities available at the Wiesbaden Library. able to enjoy a veritable oneto modify, update and improve some new capabilities here,” said Col. David Carstens, U.S. stop shop for information. their services.

“With over 70 community “Every day they are bringing Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, in officially open- agencies on location, there was ing the open house. “If there is plenty for everyone to see and some way to get it done, Ron explore,” said Joseph Harris will do it for you. … They will III, special events chief for the modify the training to meet your USAG Wiesbaden’s Family, requirements.”

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many new faces being welcomed to the Wiesbaden military community.

“We received lots of good comments from the agencies that were on location with new registrations, potential new members and volunteers,” said Harris.

“This was a great opportunity to showcase our community and its agencies and organizations with a plethora of activities, classes, programs and services available.”

Robert Dobbins shows visitors some of the many training aids available at the Training Support Center during the open house. Photo below: Scoutleader Thomas Scheuermann talks about the various Scouting programs available in the Wiesbaden area.

Staff Sgt. John Lacroix helps visitors adjust their weapons in the Engagement Skills Trainer at Wiesbaden’s Training Support Center Open House.

Members of the Cappuccino Casino and Rheinblick Golf Course share information about their many programs. Photo right: A youngster meets McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, alias Spc. Jayse Knapp, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers president.

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Helping gain financial peace

Classes aimed at providing steps to get a handle on one’s finances

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Evelyn Lurhuma liked Financial Peace University so much she decided to teach it.

“This is my way of giving back,” said Lurhuma, a military spouse who took the class in January and holds degrees in accounting and business administration.

The 13-week class is designed by personal finance expert Dave Ramsey and teaches people how to become debt free and build wealth, Lurhuma said.

It starts Sept. 10.

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New to the Wiesbaden area?

Learn about getting around, German culture, community resources and lots more in the monthly Culture College. The three-day program will be offered Sept. 10-12 and 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080254.

Kudos to volunteers

Congratulations to the following Volunteers of the Month for August: Jennifer Helton, Jeffrey Stone, Edwina Brown, Alicia Bixby, Nina Burkett, Sophia Sarver, Pamela Schackelford, Wendy Sledd, Danielle Dulli, Ilsa Britt Gabriel and Sgt. Justin R. Cooley.

Mothers of Preschoolers meet

Join fellow mothers (from pregnancy to kindergarten) to share ideas at the Mothers of Preschoolers meetings the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. at the Clay Kaserne Chapel. The fall kickoff is Sept. 12. Limited child care is available — so reserve a spot in advance. Email wiesbadenmops@gmail.com for more information.

Protestant Women of the Chapel

Come out for the fall kickoff event of weekly Bible studies with the Protestant Women of the Chapel Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Clay Kaserne Chapel.

Child care will be provided.

Contact Wiesbaden@pwoc.org for more information.

Spouses club events

The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club invites newcomers and members for coffee and cake on the first Thursday of the month. Other upcoming WCSC happenings include a book lovers get-together the fourth Thursday at the month at 11:30 a.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; the lunch bunch (go to different restaurants in the area) every fourth Tuesday of the month; fitness Fridays; a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Community Activity Center and the Grapes of Wrath Fall Bazaar Oct. 12-14 at the Mainz-Kastel Storage Station. Email Wiesbadenspousesclub@yahoo.com or visit www.wiesbadenspousesclub. com to get involved or for more information.

BOSS headed to Oktoberfest

Join the members of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers as they head to the Munich Oktoberfest Sept. 2223. Or enjoy a Paris Day Trip Oct. 20. BOSS is also headed to London Nov. 16-18. Stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne (by Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts) for more information.

Closed for Labor Day

The office of Client Legal Services (Claims and Legal Assistance) will be closed Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 for Labor Day. Patrons should also be aware that no German attorney will be available through Sept. 7. If you need to speak to a German

attorney during that time, ask at the front desk for a civilian German attorney referral list.

Commissary open Labor Day

The Wiesbaden Commissary will be open on Labor Day, Sept. 3, but with reduced hours ― 8-10 a.m. for self checkout only and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for store shopping.

Library also open

The Wiesbaden Library will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Labor Day, Sept. 3.

Burg Eltz tour

Join Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness on a bus tour of Burg Eltz Sept. 7 starting from the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Call mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080254 for details.

Children’s Flea Market

The Wiesbaden Entertainment Center holds a Children’sStuff-Only Flea Market Sept.

15. To rent a table costs $20.

Call mil 335-5335 or civ (0611) 408-0335.

Cub Scout registration

Cub Scout Pack 13 fall registration will be held Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Army Community Service Cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing. This is for all new, transferring and returning Cub Scouts in grades one to five.

It’s not a pack meeting and Scouts need not be present.

Send questions to registrar@ scoutpack13.info.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

The Military Council of Catholic Women host a Mad

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Wear your favorite hat or pick one up at the door. Child care will be provided. Enjoy food, games and meet new people.

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Hikers are treated to a view of nearby Alpine peaks such as the Zugzpitze and Osterfelder from the top of the Eckbauerbahn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Munich’s Marienplatz is a popular meeting and gathering point for tourists and locals alike.

Photo above right: Hikers make their way through the rock-hewn trails of the Partnachklamm in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Photo right: The Chinese Pagoda in Munich’s Englischer Garten is another popular meeting spot. The huge park features several beer gardens, lakes, a swiftly moving arm of the Isar River and lots of room for hanging out with friends.

Munich’s Olympia Park features concerts, markets and fests.

Photo right: Munich’s Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Kaufinger Strasse. Photo far right: Surfing on an Isar River canal.

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Don’t wait for the Oktoberfest to enjoy charms of Munich and nearby sights Story and photos by Karl Weisel

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or those of us fortunate enough to have attended the University of Maryland when it still had a campus in Munich, the experience left a lifelong impression.

Besides the matchless educational opportunity — a small school where students quickly got to know one another as well as the professors — the setting was truly unique. Situated in the Bavarian capital, the campus and academic curriculum offered easy access to a wealth of culture (with numerous field study classes to the opera, museums and historical landmarks) and some of Europe’s most famous tourist and recreation areas.

Those days are long gone — a time when many more Americans served with the U.S. forces in Germany — but the city continues to attract international visitors year-round. While millions come from far and wide to squeeze onto the Theresienwiese for the annual Oktoberfest — this year running from Sept. 22 to Oct. 7 — Munich is best visited at any other time of the year.

With beer gardens large and small situated throughout the city; the Isar River offering miles of bike trails and park areas along its banks; the site of the 1972 Olympics which regularly features festivals, concerts, markets and other events; and a host of museums, shopping opportunities and more — Munich is hard to resist.

Camping on the Isar

Like Bern, the capital of Switzerland, Munich features the ideal camping spot on an inviting river. Situated in a wooded area on the southern edge of the city, the Campingplatz München-Thalkirchen offers instant access to great running and biking trails both toward and away from the city, a short walk to one of Germany’s best zoos — the Tierpark Hellabrunn — and a U-bahn station nearby for getting around in the city. Several typical Munich beer gardens featuring ribs, radishes, Obatzta (a Bavarian cheese specialty) and big mugs of the local brew are also within walking distance — the Flaucher and Waldwirtschaft Grosshesselohe (which features live music).

Camping is relatively cheap — we spent about €30 a night for a family of four. Get-

ting around was equally inexpensive — a three-day public transportation pass for up to five travelers cost €23.70 (tickets available at the front desk of the campgrounds).

While the camp gets crowded in early August and during the Oktoberfest, there is almost always room for tents as long as the camp is open.

Munich has many attractions, with its famed museums high on the list. The Alte and Neue Pinakotheken are two among a range of world-class museums showcasing old and new master artists. Younger visitors will most likely prefer the Deutsche Museum, which like the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Philadelphia, features all things scientific and technical.

Shoppers will want to spend some time in the heart of the city wandering up the Kaufinger Strasse pedestrian zone, stopping for coffee and cake at the Viktualien Markt or heading over to Schwabing to browse past a host of boutiques, cafes and eateries.

Englischer Garten

From Schwabing, stroll into the 900acre Englischer Garten where Munich’s residents go to celebrate special occasions, relax after a hard day of work or school, and generally unwind. Don’t be surprised to see some of the older inhabitants still shedding all of their clothes for a quick dip in the coolly refreshing waters that run through the park. Inline skaters, bikers, Frisbee throwers and slack line practitioners all have plenty of space to enjoy themselves in the sprawling city park.

While there are several beer gardens situated throughout the park, the most well-known among tourists is the Chinese Pagoda area where lederhosen-clad musicians play oompah music from the wooden tower while all around them visitors enjoy giant pretzels, grilled fish and a range of liquid refreshments.

From Munich one can also easily explore other nearby sights.

Those who have never been exposed to the incomprehensible cruelty of the Nazi regime can get a firsthand look with a visit to the Dachau concentration camp. Dachau is a short ride away on the S-bahn.

Or head south on the train for an excursion boat ride on the the Starnberger See. Feed the swans and bring along a German history book to read about King Ludwig’s demise in the lake’s mountain

stream-fed waters.

The Deutsche Bahn offers a special Bavarian Ticket which costs under €40 providing up to five people one day of train transportation. That means that from Munich a family of four can easily hop on the train and head south to the Starnberger See or Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a day of hiking in the Alps.

From the Munich Hauptbahnhof we caught the regional express to Garmisch, walked about a half an hour to the base of the ski jump, site of the 1936 Winter Olympics, and then enjoyed a couple of runs down the summer bobsled run before hopping on the Eckbauer cable car. The Eckbauerbahn, two-person passenger cars that continuously travel up the mountain, provide an ideal vantage for photos of the surrounding peaks and valley below.

Once at the top, stop for a quick bite at the lodge, and then follow signs back down the other side of the mountain into the Partnachklamm (gorge). Even if you’ve seen pictures of the gorge, there’s nothing quite like taking off the shoes to cool one’s feet off in the freezing cold stream above the gorge (fed by the melting Zugspitze glacier) before hiking into the narrow chasm alongside the gushing water.

Garmisch gorges

Once used as a means to transport freshly cut logs from the mountains down into the valley, today the Partnachklamm serves as one of the area’s most popular tourist attractions. Visitors who decide to spend more time in Garmisch may also wish to visit the Hollental Gorge set high over the nearby village of Grainau.

The University of Maryland Munich Campus may be just another footnote in the history of the U.S. Forces in Europe, but its memory lives on — and Munich continues to beckon all who seek a truly memorable vacation spot.

For more information on visiting Munich stop by your local library for reference materials or visit www.muenchen-tourist. de/englisch/index_e.htm. If Munich’s Oktoberfest is one of your must-visits during your European tour, ask at Outdoor Recreation or the USO about upcoming trips. Garmisch’s Edelweiss Lodge and Resort also offers a wealth of information about accommodations, tours and recreational opportunities. Visit http://www. edelweisslodgeandresort.com for details.

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U.K. ferry travel offers ideal alternative Story and photos by Luz Medeiros Special to the Herald Union

There are many ways to travel to the United Kingdom.

Options include heading underground to traveling by train through the Chunnel, flying and taking the ferry.

For those who dislike traveling underground or flying, consider taking the ferry. Travelers can make the trip from Calais, France, to Dover, England.

While traveling on a ferry may take longer, there are definite advantages in crossing the channel by boat. During the trip people can take a walk on the deck and enjoy the beautiful sea views and also the amazing White Cliffs of Dover. Also, the ferry has restaurants, a gift shop and provides passengers with a bracing walk or the opportunity to choose their own seats.

Sometimes vacation travel can be a challenge, especially when going by air. Nowadays, the airport security is stricter than ever before. Passengers who are flying are required to

A ferry makes its way past the white cliffs of Dover on the way to the port. Photo left: Dover Castle. arrive between three and four hours before the flight, then go through long security checks which can make travel complicated and difficult. If the travel destination is England, taking the ferry may be a more relaxing journey for many people.

Traveling by ferry, like by train through the Chunnel, also allows people to take their own car so they don’t have to rely on public transportation or a rental car once in Great Britain.

But keep in mind that driving in the United Kingdom offers its own challenges as one must quickly adjust to driving in the

left lane with oncoming traffic in the right lane.

While airlines establish luggage weight limits and passengers may end up paying extra charges, traveling by ferry allow them to take as much as they want. For example, they can bring all the children’s toys, extra clothing for any weather, golf gear and even cases of wine which are not allowed in the airplane. With today’s security at airports you can’t bring anything on a plane that may even remotely resemble a beverage, but ferries offer more flexibility.

“My family and I took the ferry to Dover for my niece’s wedding,” said one traveler.

“And for three round-trip tickets including taking our car we paid 110 pounds ― this was a good deal.

“Traveling by ferry is an adventure, you have the whole ship to explore, and you are not confined to your seat the whole journey,” he continued. “It was our first time driving in England and we did not have any problems. Taking our own vehicle to England allowed us to be more adventurous and to see more.

It also gave us the opportunity to better explore the beautiful

city of Dover which is only five minutes away from the port. We also visited the city of London.

It is only two hours away.”

The ferry crossing time is 90 minutes. The vehicle check-in closes 30 minutes before departure and it is recommended to arrive at the port even earlier.

Prices are in pounds and you can book the tickets online.

Passengers are not allowed to stay in their vehicles during the journey. For additional information and prices visit the website www.aferry.co.uk.

(Luz Medeiros works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District)

Things to do ... Things to do ... Things to do Rising Star auditions

Audition to be the next rising star.

Vie for the chance to win prizes and advance to the Army-level competition.

Rising Star showdowns will be held Fridays at 7 p.m. Sept. 7-28 at the Community Activity Center. Free entry for competitors. Call mil 335-5190 or civ (0611) 408-0190 for more information.

Opera, ballet

Wiesbaden’s Staatstheater features a range of entertainment including operas, ballets, musicals and more.

Upcoming highlights include Verdi’s “Aida” Sept. 8 and 14, the ballet “Romeo and Juliet” Sept. 9 and 15, a symphony concert (works by Wagner, Henze and Brahms) Sept.

19 and Donizetti’s comic opera “Don Pasquale” Sept. 28. Call civ (0611) 132 325 for ticket information or stop by the theater located by the Kurhaus.

Dragon Boat race

Anyone interested in participating in a Dragon Boat race at Wiesbaden’s Schierstein Harbor Sept. 22 should contact Jerel Pehl at jerel.d.pehl.civ@mail.mil or chief10wrenches@yahoo.com.

Practices are Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

USO classes, tours

wagon rides, tractor rides, refreshments and more. Visit www.pauls-bauernhof.de.

Mainz Wine Market

Mainz’s annual Wine Market will be held Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Rosengarten and Volkspark. Discover new wines and enjoy refreshments.

Card-making class

Head to Wiesbaden Arts The Rhein Main Area USOs Photo by Karl Weisel feature ballroom, swing and Fabian Witmer and friends perform during a and Crafts on Clay Kaserne salsa dance lessons; portrait past Praise Night at the Saturday Night Church. for a card-making class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first photography classes; wine tastWednesday of the month. In ing various Christian bands including ing; ballet and more. Upcoming tours include Prague Aug. 31, Lud- Ghetto Preach, Fabian Witmer and September learn to make invitations wigsburg’s Venetian Festival Sept. Quartet, Klangsam, AfricanEr.de, Uni- and back-to-school cards by using a 8, Ladenburg Sept. 8, Mainz Sept. fied Worship, FaceUp, Devotional and dry embossing machine, edge punch 8, Paris Sept. 15, Weinheim Sept. 15, Daniel Freund. Everyone is welcome and more. Call civ (0611) 705-5449.

Rüdesheim Sept. 16, London Sept. 21, to the free concert. Visit www.snc-rm. SKIES classes Frankfurt Sept. 22 and Metz Sept. de for more information.

Wiesbaden’s Child, Youth and 22. Call mil 335-5106 or stop by any School Services feature a range of Pumpkin Festival ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Wiesbaden USO for more information.

Paul’s Bauernhof in Wallau (just SKIES programs including drums and Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playdown A66 toward Frankfurt from percussion, piano, guitar, tae kwon do house features the comic musical “Little Praise Night 7 The Saturday Night Church in Clay Kaserne) holds its 13th Pumpkin and mixed martial arts. Call Parent Shop of Horrors” Oct. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28. Call the Playhouse at civ (0611) Wiesbaden Nordenstadt (Daimlerring Festival Sept. 2 starting at 10 a.m. The Central Services at mil 337-7928 or 8b) hosts Praise Night 7 Sept. 8 featur- family festival will feature pumpkins, civ (0611) 705-7928.

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Sports and leisure Sports shorts Half marathon

Do you have what it takes to run 21 kilometers? If so, head to the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Sept. 15 for the Half Marathon. The run starts at 9 a.m. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 for more information.

Calling all hockey players

The Wiesbaden Vikings hockey team is seeking experienced and novice players to join the team this season that goes from September to April. The team plays throughout Germany and competes in the Rhein Main Hockey Liga, as well as, the annual USAFE hockey tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Anyone interested should email wiesbadenvikings@gmail.com.

Commemorative run

Baumholder Sports and Fitness features a commemorative run on Sept.

11. Call the Sports Office at mil 4857176 or civ (06783) 6-7176 for details.

Boxing action

The Hispanic History Boxing Tournament will be featured at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Oct. 15 with doors opening at 6 p.m. and bouts starting at 7 p.m. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 for details.

Mountain bikers wanted

A local mountain biking group invites anyone interested in joining their tours (“no longer than about 15-20 miles at moderate speed – fun is first”) around the Wiesbaden area.

The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the end of the Nerotal and on most Sundays around 10 a.m.

For details call Bjorn Piechotka at civ (0611) 306 040 or email b.piechotka@ formundwohnen.de.

Golf tournaments

Wiesbaden’s Rheinblick Golf Course holds the Club Championships Sept. 1-2 and Rheinblick Open Sept.

15-16. Call civ (0611) 5059 2718 for more information.

Football action

The Wiesbaden Phantoms face the Munich Cowboys Sept. 8 at the Helmut-Schoen Sports Park (near the Hainerberg Shopping Center – next to the Brita Arena). Tickets, available at the gate on game day, are €10 for adults, €6 for children ages 11-16 and free for children up to age 10.

Intramural flag football

Baumholder Sports hosts an intramural flag football tournament Sept.

10-13 at Soldier Fields. Event is for participants ages 18 and up. Call mil

485-7176 or civ (06783) 6-7176 to sign up.

EDGE! programs

Wiesbaden’s EDGE! Program features golf for grades six to 12 on Mondays from 3:30-5 p.m., bowling for grades six to 12 Tuesdays from 3:15-5 p.m., art for grades six to 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesdays, bowling for grades six to eight from 3:15-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fit EDGE! for grades six to 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. on Fridays. Call Parent Central Services at mil 337-7928 or civ (0611) 705-7928.

Prep sports

The Wiesbaden Warriors tune up for the football season with the Wiesbaden Challenge Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. the high school versus the Wiesbaden Phantoms. Other home games are Sept.

29 versus Vilseck, Oct. 5 (homecoming) versus Ramstein and Oct. 20 versus Filton. Cross country runners will be in town Oct. 6 and Oct. 13.

Wiesbaden golfers take on Ramstein and SHAPE Sept. 20 and head to Baumholder Oct. 4. Warrior tennis players will be at home Sept. 22 against Bitburg, Oct. 6 versus Lakenheath and Oct. 13 versus Kaiserslautern.

Volleyball teams are ohome Oct. 6 against Lakenheath and Oct. 27 versus Kaiserslautern, Heidelberg and the Black Forest Academy.

Rolling Hills golf

Baumholder’s Rolling Hills Golf Course hosts Kid’s Clinics for children ages 6-17 Sept. 22 and Oct. 6. Cost is $10 per child. The Rolling Hills Golf Course also features Thursday Night Scrambles with tee-off at 6 p.m. They are open to all golfers — rain or shine.

Call mil 485-7299 or civ (06783) 6-7299 for more information.

Fitness classes

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Aloha from the Wiesbaden Ironman 70.3

Chris Wolfe, a computer technician with 102nd Signal Battalion, wears a Hawaiian shirt instead of usual running garb while participating in the Sparkassen Finanzgruppe Ironman 70.3 European Championship’s half marathon Aug. 12. Three teams of local community members completed the event. Team members included Wolfe, Proctor, Pat Best, Annamarie McCormick-Howell, Randall Jung, Tammy Williams, Ali Tiedke, Hakeem Peterson and Nella Johnson. The Ironman included a 1.9-kilometer swim, a 90-kilometer bike ride and a 21.1-kilometer run, and each team member competed in one leg of the event for their team. Michael Raelert of Rostock won the event with a time of four hours, three minutes and 58 seconds.

Anja Beranek of Erlangen was the first woman to cross the finish line with a time of four hours, 36 minutes and nine seconds.

Get toned up and fit during one of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s many classes — Zumba, spin, body tone, Plyometrics, H.E.A.T. and more. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 or stop by the fitness center on Clay Kaserne for more information. Baumholder, too, features a range of fitness opportunities — personal training with Laurie, free spin, water aerobics, aikido, power yoga and more. Call mil 485-7176 or civ (06783) 6-7176 for more information.

Instructors needed

The Baumholder Sports and Fitness Office seeks certified instructors to offer classes including aerobics, Zumba, bodybuilding, martial arts, dance and more. Call mil 485-7418 or civ (06783) 6-7418.

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Bullseye

Mike Martin holds the plate he won at the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting Aug. 21 at the Rhein-Main Rod and Gun Club in Moerfelden. Martin beat out 10 other shooters when he hit a bullseye from 100 meters away.

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Trail notes

A guide to volksmarching in the Take a hike: Baumholder/Wiesbaden area

x Readers are reminded when driving in France of the requirement for a breathalyzer kit. It is also recommended to have an International Driver’s Permit and passport. x Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting Started.” x Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096. x Many thanks to readers Richard and Donna Glenn, Pat and Cheryl Patterson, Tim and Luchi Lynch, and Bob and Pat Kiebler for providing brochures. x Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.

Weekend of Sept. 1-2

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irchberg (55481) — Enjoy seeing the Hunsrück region’s oldest town in one of Germany’s most scenic areas. From points east use Autobahns 3 or 67, then Autobahn 60 to Bingen and 61 toward Koblenz. Exit at Rheinböllen (45) and use B-50 and B-421 to Kirchberg. From Baumholder, head east using the road bordering the training area to reach B-420 toward Bad Kreuznach. Connect with B-270 and B-41 toward Kirn, and B-421 north to Kirchberg.

Start: Stadthalle on Gartenstrasse Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Slightly hilly (with a steep hill following the last control); neighborhoods, woods and fields Award: From previous events.

Weekend of Sept. 8-9

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eidelberg-Rohrbach (69126) — Join one of Germany’s more active American volksmarching organizations, the Heidelberg International Wandering Club, at their 38th and final event. The community is in the process of closing and, for the most part, moving to Wiesbaden. According to the club’s president, Rob Floyd, “The 11-and-22 -kilometer trails will meander through the forests and fields throughout the hills above Heidelberg, passing by the Ehrenfriedhof Memorial. This is a monument commemorating those who died in battle in the Heidelberg area during both (World Wars) and offers a marvelous panorama of the city of Heidelberg. The 22-kilometer trail will venture to the Heidelberg castle, while the 6-kilometer (trail) will ... pass through the vineyards and ... be stroller friendly.” The start is near the former Army Hospital; participants with ID cards may use its parking lots. Use Autobahns 67 and 656 into Heidelberg, then follow IVV and U.S. Army signs for Campbell Barracks and the clinic.

baden). Take the Hattersheim-West exit from A-66 and head in the direction of Okriftel.

Start: Halle Kleingartenverein at Glockwiesenweg 10 Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 12 and 20 km) Trail: Flat, almost entirely strollerfriendly, fields and neighborhoods. Award: From previous events.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

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ockenau (55595) — Celebrate my birthday with this event due west of Bad Kreuznach and on the year-round, permanent Hunsrück trail system. From Bad Kreuznach, use B-41 toward Kirn to pick up an unnumbered road at Waldböckelheim to head northwest to Bockenau. From Baumholder, use the road bordering the training area to reach B-420 and B-270 for the connection with B-41.

Start: Bockenauer-Schweiz-Halle on Waldböckelheimer Strasse Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods Award: From previous events.

Weekend of Sept. 15-16

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ürth/Odenwald (64658) — This walk is midway between Darmstadt and Heidelberg in the scenic Odenwald area. As pretty as the trails were during past events, they were also rather steep at times.

However, the 5-kilometer trail is specifically noted as family-friendly. Use Autobahns 67 or 5 south to pick up B-460 at the Lorsch (9) or Heppenheim (31) exits, respectively, then head east to connect with B-38 for the final few kilometers.

Start: Heinrich-Böll-Schule at Schulstrasse 10 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10, 15 and 20 km) Trail: Very hilly, local neighborhoods and fields Award: None.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

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irn-Sulzbach (55606) — This midweek walk is just down the road from Idar-Oberstein. From Baumholder, head east using the road bordering the training area to reach B-420 toward Bad Kreuznach.

Connect with B-270 toward Idar-Oberstein and B-41

toward Bad Kreuznach to reach the start at KirnSulzbach. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahn A-60 to Bad Kreuznach and continue west on B-41.

Start: Gasthaus Collet at Oldenburgerstr. 2 Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Hilly, fields and woods Award: None.

Weekend of Sept. 22-23

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orn (55469) — This walk is in the scenic Hunsrück region northwest of Bingen. From points east, connect with Autobahns 60 and 61, then exit at Laudert to follow a secondary road through Laudert, Maisborn and Bubach to reach Horn. From Baumholder, head east using the road bordering the training area to reach B-420 toward Bad Kreuznach.

Connect with B-270 toward Idar-Oberstein and B-41 toward Bad Kreuznach, B-421 through Kirchberg to Kastellaun, then a secondary road through Laubach to Horn.

Start: Gemeindehaus at Hauptstrasse 18 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods Award: From previous events.

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einheim-Zeilhard (64354) — This event is on the edge of the scenic Odenwald area southeast of Darmstadt and offers a marathon in addition to the other distances. From Darmstadt, use B-26 toward Dieburg, take the Reinheim exit and B-38 to the Georgenhausen exit and an unnumbered road to the start in Zeilhard.

Start: Turnhalle at Walter-Kolb Strasse 8 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 and 10 km), 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42 km) Trail: Hilly, woods and fields Award: From previous events (shorter trails) or patch and certificate (marathon).

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iersburg-Saar (66780) — This event is northwest of Saarlouis and just this side of the French border. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 past Saarbrücken and Saarlouis. Exit at Rehlingen (7) to use minor roads a short distance to reach Siersburg and the start.

Start: Niedtalhalle on Zur Niedtalhalle Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 15 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Start: Internationale Gesamtschule on Baden-BadenerStrasse Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 11 and 22 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 11 and 22 km) Trail: Family (5 km) trail is flat, other trails are hilly; fields and wooded areas Award: Limited supplies of glass beer mug with farewell motif (€5).

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attersheim am Main (65795) — Midway between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, this walk is easily reached. Use Autobahns 66 or 67 toward Wiesbaden (or head toward Frankfurt from Wies-

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Photo by Karl Weisel

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Schools page — Partners in education Mason Payeur, 12, works on a robot during the Robotics Summer Day Camp at Wiesbaden High School Aug. 13-17. Students in grades seven through nine participated in the camp, which gave them an introduction to building and programming robots.

Photo by Wendy Brown

Robotics:

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Alex Taylor went back to school this week geared up to appreciate her math and science classes even more than before, all thanks to a Robotics Summer Day Camp held Aug. 13-17 at Wiesbaden High School.

“I like to learn new things and robotics seemed like a really good program,” Taylor said on the last day of the camp. “I have a better understanding of science as it is right now and I’d say that’s great.”

Taylor was one of 31 students to participate in the camp, which taught participants how to build a robot and program it, said Frank Pendzich, instructor of engineering technology at Wiesbaden High School and the camp’s organizer. He is also adviser to the school’s RoboWarriors team, which competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition each year.

Campers, who were in grades 7-9, also learned the beginning steps of the engineering design process, Pendzich said.

This was the camp’s second year, Pendzich said, and members of the RoboWarriors team acted as camp counselors.

In addition, members of the Air Force 485th Intelligence Squadron volunteered, as well as parents.

Taylor, 13, said she was glad to learn not only how to build a robot, but how to program it as well.

Students continue to explore science, math, technology during summer vacation

Max Johnson, 12, said he enjoyed the camp because he got to build a robot and compete against other campers with it.

“I’m interested in robots and computers,” he said, and he plans to learn more about robots in the future.

The camp culminated in a game on the last day called Not in My Backyard, where teams of two students each had to try and shove balls and robots from one side of a playing field to another, all while navigating seesaw bridges at mid-field, Pendzich said.

The game is based on the social observation that when people do not like something, they often try to move it into someone else’s back yard, Pendzich said.

In order to play the game, students had to program the robots to act autonomously for 30 seconds and then switch to remote control mode, Pendzich said.

At the end of the three-minute match, teams could receive points if they were successful in balancing their robot on a seesaw bridge, Pendzich said.

Winning teams had the fewest balls in their yard.

The game was a scaleddown version of some of the games at the FIRST Robotics Competition, and the room was packed with campers and their parents during the event.

Campers laughed, called out and sometimes shook their heads as they first watched

the robots during autonomous mode and then controlled the robots from laptops.

Demi Colon-Rios, 12, said she liked being able to program the robot to make it do what she wanted.

She has always liked robots and electronics, Colon-Rios said, and she and her father built a robot together when they lived in Georgia. She hopes to work on them more in the future, she said.

Matthew Taylor, 13, said he decided to participate in the camp because he thought it would be a challenge and he wanted to earn the Robotics Merit Badge for Boy Scouts.

“It was great,” he said.

He particularly liked it because the camp organizers focused on what campers could do with the robots, and not what they could not do, Taylor said.

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Hunter said he and four other volunteers from the 485th helped build robots, supervise students and make sure everyone was operating safely.

Hunter said he was interested in volunteering for the camp because computers and technology are a hobby for him, and he was happy to help the campers learn about those subjects.

“It helps students develop teamwork skills and learn how to overcome obstacles,” Hunter said. “… It’s a good outlet for learning and applying new skills.”

Schoolbits ... Schoolbits Back-to-school photos wanted

Get your photos published in the Herald Union. Wiesbaden military community members are invited to submit up to three back-to-school (2012) photos to usagwiesbadenpao@eur. army.mil by Sept. 7 for the chance to have their photographs featured in the Herald Union and to win prizes courtesy of the city of Wiesbaden. Photos should be candid shots (not posed or staring at the camera). All back-to-school-related photos are eligible.

School open houses

Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary Schools hold open houses Sept. 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. Wiesbaden Middle School invites parents to an open house Sept. 6 from 4-6 p.m. Wiesbaden High School holds an open house Sept. 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. Baumholder Middle High School holds an open house from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 13. Wetzel Elementary School’s open house is Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m.

Credit union giveaway

Andrews Federal Credit Union is holding a back-to-school drawing where two winners will each receive a $50 Andrews Federal Credit Union Gift Card and a “Back to School Mega Pack.” To sign up, come into the Wiesbaden Branch, Bldg.1021 and complete an entry form. The deadline for this giveaway is Aug. 31 at 11:55 p.m. CET. Winners will be randomly selected and notified upon the next full business day, Sept. 4.

Free/reduced lunches

Families may be eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches based on size and income. Pick up an application at your child’s school or check with Parent Central Services in Baumholder at civ (06783) 6-7003 or in Wiesbaden at civ (0611) 705-7928.

Smith PTO seeks parents, teachers

Smith Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization needs parents and teachers to volunteer for leadership positions. PTO volunteers help support the school yearbook, family nights, popcorn days, book fairs and more. Call mil 485-7587 or civ (0428) 69-6602.

Graduation requirements

The Department of Defense Education Activity is currently seeking parental input for high school graduation requirements ― now through Sept. 30. Visit http://graduation.dodea. edu/welcome.

Kaiserslautern College Night

The annual Kaiserslautern College and University Information Night will be held Oct. 4. More than 100 colleges and universities are typically represented, as well as information on scholarships. Individuals are sought to represent their alma mater. Email Larry Zani at Larry_Zani@compuserve.com for more information.

Homework solutions

Don’t let homework become a hassle for your children.

Let Wiesbaden’s Parent-to-Parent team provide easy-to-use tips on setting up a homework routine to help your student get off to a solid start this school year. Come to Army Community Service at Mississippi Str. 22 in Hainerberg Housing Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.

Need a tutor?

U.S. military families can get around-the-clock assistance from a professional tutor through www.tutor.com/military. The free service is funded by the Department of Defense Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program. (Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Middle School’s Wildcat Update)

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Schools page — Partners in education

DoDDS sets high expectations Commentary by Chuck McCarter

Special to the Herald Union

Like so much of our world, school has changed a lot over the years. However the start of school still brings the same sense of excitement to children and teachers alike.

As children and families shopped for new school clothes and supplies, teachers prepared for the new year. After a summer that may have included travel, relaxation, coursework and study, teachers focused on starting the year off right.

Students in most Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe began school on Aug. 27, while most teachers started back to work on Aug. 22.

Schools use those three days for meetings and training, and teachers use the time to prepare their classrooms and lessons for the coming year.

Many teachers put in extra hours those days, as well as working through the weekend, to ensure that everything was ready to make the first day a great experience for students.

Schools in Wiesbaden have a number of new teachers, filling new positions or replacing those who have retired or resigned.

All four Wiesbaden schools have new members of their administrations this year. Aukamm Elementary School welcomed Debbie Parks as principal while Jason Sheedy joined

the Hainerberg Elementary School as assistant principal.

Dr. Susan Hargis took over as principal at Wiesbaden Middle School and Rick Renninger is the new assistant principal at Wiesbaden High School.

As school began for Department of Defense Education Activity students, officials pointed to the continued high performance of local schools.

In 2011 DoDEA schools again outperformed their stateside counterparts on such indicators as the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the TerraNova, the Scholastic Aptitude Test and high school graduation rates.

DoDDS schools are fortunate to have caring and dedicated teachers who are experienced in working with the needs of students and military families. Teachers provide a stable and supportive environment for a transient population and for students whose parents may be deployed.

DoDD schools also set high expectations for students and Photo by Chuck McCarter have been studied by other Wiesbaden Middle School teacher Mely Arnold gets her school systems and universities classroom ready for the start of school. for consistently high test scores Each school in Wiesbaden and small minority achieve- has shown to improve students’ achievement in school. will be hosting an open house ment gap.

Encourage students to share (see Schoolbits on page 23 for Parents play an important their experiences; go beyond details), so parents should make role in a student’s education the usual, “How was your day plans to attend. as well. Research shows that at school?” conversations and Parents should also make one key to success for students discuss what they are learning, sure that all contact information is supportive and involved families. For younger students, their interests and their chal- is up to date, including phone numbers and email addresses. reading to/or with the students lenges.

Sally Jones, Wiesbaden Middle School language arts teacher, summed it up this way, “Teaching is a partnership activity. We partner with colleagues and administrators, but our most important partners are parents and students. Communication between schools and home is essential.

“I would like to encourage parents to let teachers know when they are TDY, deployed or plan on family vacations or leave,” she said. “Teachers want kids to succeed, and we can only help when we know what is going on.”

It should be noted, as with many organizations, it is best to work through the “chain of command” when you have questions about your child’s school, classes or work, starting with the teacher.

Teachers in the Wiesbaden area are represented by the Federal Education Association, which is a state affiliate of the National Education Association. There are a variety of resources available on the NEA website for parents as well as teachers. One such resource is an Internet safety program offered by NEA’s Health Information Network. To access the free program and newsletters about helping families ensure students’ safety on the Internet and social media, go to www. bnetsavvy.org. (Chuck McCarter teaches at Wiesbaden Middle School)

For your health AAFES offers new healthy choices in school lunches Students are finding new healthy school cafeteria choices on bases in Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Turkey provided by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.

“The Exchange will be serving healthy meals for DoD schools that meet new federal nutrition standards, ensuring that the meals are well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school,” said Al Tagab, senior restaurant program specialist for the Exchange’s Europe Region.

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limits for calories and saturated fat.

“We’re always working to offer students in the Europe Region healthier, tastier choices. Capt. Kate Schrumm, registered dietician with the Exchange Headquarters in Dallas, Texas, provides us direct guidance and expertise to ensure menus offered meet all United States Department of Agriculture nutrition standards,” said Tagab.

A few new selections students will see this fall include black bean quesadillas, chicken parmesan, turkey hot dogs and frozen fruit juice swirl cups, Tagab added.

Starting this fall, school lunches will

meet additional standards requiring: J age-appropriate calorie range J larger servings of vegetables and fruits (students must take at least one serving of a fruit or vegetable) J a wider variety of vegetables, including legumes, dark green and red/ orange varieties J fat-free or one-percent milk (flavored milk must be fat-free) J more whole grains J less sodium Other changes for the school lunch program in the fall include a new Meal Payment Plus Application that allows parents to track their child’s school lunch

balance. The Meal Pay Plus site where parents paid for their children’s school lunch has been changed to My Meal Payment Plus and can now be found at www.mypaymentsplus.com. The old Meal Pay Plus site address automatically defaults to the new address.

As an option to paying their children’s balance online, parents can also go to any main Exchange customer service.

To find out more about the school meals served by the Exchange, log onto www.shopmyexchange.com, go to Community Info at the bottom of the page and click on school lunch program. (Courtesy of AAFES-Europe Public Affairs)

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Jordin Sparks shines as a musical prodigy in “Sparkle,” the story of three sisters striving to succeed as a musical trio during the Motown-era.

At the movies Aug. 31 to Sept.13 Baumholder, Wagon Wheel

Aug. 31 ― The Bourne Legacy (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sept. 1 ― ParaNorman (PG) 4 p.m. The Expendables 2 (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 2 ― The Odd Life Of Timothy Green (PG) 4 p.m.

Sept. 7 ― Ted (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 8 ― Sparkle (PG-13) 4 p.m. Hit And Run (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 9 ― Premium Rush (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater

Aug. 30 ― Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Aug. 31 ― Premium Rush (PG-13) 7 p.m. Ted (R) 9:30 p.m.

Sept. 1 ― The Pirates! Band Of Misfits (PG) 4 p.m. Sparkle (PG) 7 p.m. Ted (R) 9:30 p.m.

Sept. 2 ― Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) 4 p.m. Hit And Run (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 3 ― Premium Rush (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 ― Think Like A Man (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sept. 5 ― Ted (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 6 ― Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Sept. 7 ― The Possession (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Magic Mike (R) 9:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 ― The Pirates! Band Of Misfits (PG) 4 p.m. Lawless (R) 7 p.m. Magic Mike (R) 9:30 p.m.

Sept. 9 ― Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) 4 p.m. The Possession (PG13) 7 p.m.

Sept. 10 ― Lawless (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 11 ― Magic Mike (R) 7 p.m.

Sept. 12 ― The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick play parents who must figure out a way to cope with their daughter’s (played by Natasha Callis) possession by an evil spirit after she purchased an antique box at a yard sale in “The Possession.” Photo right: Channing Tatum appears in the film “Magic Mike,” based on his life story as an exotic dancer.

Magic Mike (R) — Channing Tatum stars in this story about male strippers based on his own life. The film follows Mike (Tatum) as he takes a young dancer called The Kid (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women and making easy money. Also stars Matthew McConaughey.

Sparkle (PG-13) — Musical prodigy Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke), while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Think Like A Man (PG-13) — Four interconnected and diverse men’s love lives are shaken up after the ladies they are pursuing buy an advice book by Steve Harvey and start taking his advice to heart. When the band of brothers realize they have been betrayed by one of their own, they conspire using the book’s insider information to turn the tables and teach the women a lesson of their own. Stars Micheal Ealy, Meagan Good and Regina Hall.

Premium Rush (PG-13) — Dodging speeding cars, crazed cabbies, open doors and eight million cranky pedestrians is all in a day’s work for Wilee (Joseph GordonLevitt), the best of New York’s agile and aggressive bicycle messengers. But a guy who’s used to putting his life on the line is about to get more than even he is used to when his last envelope of the day ― a routine “premium rush” run ― turns into a life or death chase through the streets of Manhattan. Also stars Dania Ramirez and Kimberly Perfetto.

The Possession (PG-13) — A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl’s father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child. Stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick and Natasha Calis.

Rock Of Ages (PG-13) — Small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock’n’roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner and others. Stars Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough and Alec Baldwin.

The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) — A retelling of the Marvel Comics superhero story about an outcast youth (Peter Parker, this time played by Andrew Garfield) who gains the powers of a spider to fight crime and win the love of his high school sweetheart.

Also stars Emma Stone and Dennis Leary.

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Back to school barbeque Over 200 new to Wiesbaden parents and students learn about youth center programs while they attend the Wiesbaden Teen Center’s Back to School Barbeque. In the picture, students and parents chill out and enjoy a bite to eat.

Middle School student Tyrese Smith enjoys a game of table tennis at the Back to School Barbeque.

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

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Robotics Workshop Wiesbaden middle and high school aged youth participated in a summer “Robotics Workshop” under the direction of Wiesbaden High School teacher, Frank Pendzich. In these pictures middle school students prepare their robots for a battle.

Photo by Peter Witmer

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1997 328i BMW Conv. European Specifications. Dealer serviced since 1997 w/records. Great car, have to sell fast. Price negotiable. $5000 0160-9878-6778 or email snwbordr_69@yahoo.com 1997 BMW 316i 117K miles3 doors, brand new German specs runs great, 5-spd Man Trans., heated leader seats, air condition, sound system 01757772586 $2500 5er-pilot@gmx.de 1997 BMW 316I Only 113000m, Manual Trans, in excellent condition, sunroof, cd player, all power options, looks great and is in perfect mechanical order $3700 hm198680@yahoo.com

2001 BMW X5 3.0 Ltr AWD, Sports Pkg Forest Green, Beige Leather, Loaded, One Owner, Runs great, 235,000 miles, Must Sell. KBB $6,000/Obo 01714142312 2001 Honda civic ex, red w/black interior, Manual (5 Speed), approx 143,000 miles, air bags, spoiler, stereo w/CD player/iPod input, sm dent bk bumper ria282003@ya hoo.com

2008 Dodge Charger R/T. Only 26, 500 miles. 6 disc DVD w/TV. Bluetooth. Auto Climate Control.

Heated leather seats. $$19, 500 bimjeam333@googlemail.com or 01713611741 2008 VW Passat Highline TSI 200PS! New - 38,500 Euros. Loaded! Dealer Maintained. Blk w/leather; NAV; Sunroof incl. wtr. tires/ rims & covered luggage rack! €13750 Cell: 017630314586/ kencass@pjsnet.de

2007 BMW X3, US Specs, Automatic, Premium Pkg, Blk Sapphire ext, Blk leather (power/heated) seats, PDC, Privacy Glass and several more options $21,000.00 2003 Buick Century, Silver, less 0176-29318416 or email: kampaj@ 2009 Volvo XC90 Chrome Front than 104K miles, good mechani- yahoo.com Grill. Grill removed from 2009 Volcal condition, had cosmetic damage, KBB price $3480 You save 2007 Ford Focus SE, Excellent vo XC90. Also selling the right $1000, guaranteed pass inspec condition, U.S. specs, 5-dr hatch- and left bumper vents, 15 euros $2400 015121810520 / back with street appearance each. €125 017681180184 or kristin_mendrofa@yahoo.com package, 5 speed, only 37930 mi- nick_carl66@yahoo.com

2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT Spec SC/T appearance pkg, 3.4L V6, New headLts, new high perf parts, incl mntd run-flat wntr tires, 2 much 2 list call/email $4500.00 2000 BMW 328i Touring Wagon- 0176 7979 8286 / beertendar@ German spec. Auto. 176.8km. gmail.com ABS. Heated LTR. A/C.Cruise.

2004 Honda CRV, 2.4 Ltr. all Fog/Onboard Comp. PDC. SRS wheel drive, A/C, 5 speed. Runs Airbags. Sunroof. Rails. Perfect, great, 78,000 miles, US Spec. all records. €5495 0611-8903Good gas mileage. $9700 01706323 / hhjcrv@gmail.com 115-5787 kdsowell@tks-net.com 2001 Audi A3 Only 83000m Ma2004 Volvo S60 2.5T, Black with nual trans, leather interior, heated Beige leather interior, 109K miles, seats, reverse parking sensors, all power options, immaculate condi- Automatic, 5 Cylinder, US Specs, tion inside and out $9800 Sunroof, Passed inspection July 2012 $7,500.00 sjboehm64@ya raymunzer@yahoo.com/ hoo.com / 06227380802 01623750236

2003 Toyota 4runner SR5, black w/grey interior, automatic, approx 131,000 miles, A/C, stereo, airbags, 4 wheel drive $8800 ria282003@yahoo.com

2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE, Silver, 78,925 Miles, Auto, 4x4, towing pkg, pwr win/locks/seat, 3rd row, dual climate cntrl, very clean, many extras $13,500 obo 01713879398 hborstad@ hot.rr.com

2005 Dodge Neon SXT 50,635 miles, Power doors, Front Power windows, Rear spoiler, 4 brand new tires, etc. $Price Reduced $6000 desi_0320@yahoo.com

les, contact Tony $9000 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS Coupe, 016099696473/ anthony.jernigan@ 11900mi, 6.2l V8 W/SFI, 426hp, 6yahoo.com speed manual trans, white/orange, heated seats, 20" polished alu 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLSAll wheels, excellent cond. $29900 0176Wheel Drive Automatic Trans. 60k veevabe@yahoo.com, miles Tow Package US Auto win- 39040564 dows and doors Cloth interior 2010 Ford Focus SES KBB $13000 015207679110 or $16900, 5991 miles new all sealizzyivey@gmail.com son tires, includes original sum2007 Mustang GT w/Vortec Supercharger, racing suspension, and GT500 Brake upgrade kit to name just a few of the upgrades installed. Truly unique pony! €24000 aferic@gmail.com

mer tires husky liner floor mats and trunk mat email/call $15500 015151323942 / sha ne.pomerenke@gmail.com

2011 BMW 335D US-Spec. Auto trans, 25K miles, under warranty, Cold WX package, GPS, Parking sensors $32,000.00 obo 2007 Toyota Highlander. Price squidtaco@hotmail.com Reduced! Spot 5 on Ramstein lemon lot. V6, 4WD, AM/FM/CD 2011 Ford Edge Sport, 3.7 Liter, player.

ECT Snow feature. Tuxedo Black, w/ 22" rims. Fully $17,800 06371-595-4066 / Loaded w/o Nav. 25,000 miles, extended warranty, $2,400 below markpowe@yahoo.com Blue Book. $29000 0162-2549026

2011 VW golf TDI US spec 28K miles perfect condition. email for pics bethanybaughman@ya hoo.com $22K obo bethanybaughman@yahoo.com 95 BMW 316, Automatic Transmission, Low miles Already passed inspection. New Summer tires, with rims. Full Leather, Park distance. Phone: 015117610336 $3800 essamhindi@online.de 98 BMW 323iA Station Wagon loaded with Leather Automatic A/ C Cruise control... cleanest BMW u've ever seen... low mls - no accident $5.555 01758424906 98 Cadillac Seville SLS, 106k mi, requires service: possible headbolt / vacuum leak repair. Will start but can't be driven long distances. $1250 015-223-554-704 98' Volvo V70 Wagen, AWD, Auto, Sunroof, 7 Passenger, New AW tires and second set of winter tires, Passed Insp 08/12, leather Int. $3000 015126087856 Active duty, retired, veteran motorcycle riders. VietNam Vets/Legacy Vets MC www.redandblackgermany.de Call 0157-75984414 vnvlvmc.germany@hotmail.de Attention: BMW 320d Touring, Model 2004, second hand, well maintained, non-smoking, 6-gear stick shift, all leather seats, power dorrs/windows/brakes, sunroof, stereo CD, A/C, new tires & battery & oil change. 65miles a gallon.

Only €6950 0172-676 2717 Ford US Spec Focus S 2012 Engine - 4 Cylinder Transmission Automatic Spec - US Spec Mileage 6,000 Color-Grey $16000 015161504210 or 015161504133

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Automatic Kia Picanto 2005 Color Black Superb Condition - Recently Passed Inspection!!! A/C, central locking, Winter and Summer tires. $4675 - Negotiable 015117708054 / 063748010424 / benithmarcaro@gmail.com

Backlight and indicator set for BMW, used and dismantled from BMW 318i (E46) made: 4/2003, properly stored and in good conditions. $100 0179-9100405/ tdlenhard@-online.de

BMW 1994 520i Automatic? 4Dr, sunroof, elec windows, keyless entry, new tires & brakes, new stereo. Well maintained w/records.

Passed inspection May' 12 $3000 Zephyr_666@hotmail.com

BMW X5, Mod. 2006, 3.0d, 217HP, AWD, perf. cond.

153000km, steptronic, leather seats, GPS, Glass roof, xenon, etc. fully equip. no accid. last BMW insp/svc 2012. $22400 0173-902591

Obo. 2004 VW Passat TDI Gray 135K mi Runs Great Avg MPG 34 to 36; Includes sunroof, winter tires, Kenwood Navigation Rcvr.

Good Condition. $8500 mark.oppel@gmail.com

Black, 4x4, roof rack, head-rest DVD, 32k miles, 5-speed manual, great condition, and great gas mileage. Please email for additional photos. $16000 walshfamily24@ gmail.com

BMW 523i, black, 2006, Wiesbaden area, air condition, german spec., 6-stick shift, gasoline, 6 Zyl., 230.000 km, good condition, runs great $10900,thomaswilburn@hotmail.de

BMW, 520I, 2002 Must Go! 5SPD/60K Orig miles! Blk met/Very nice car w/ many options; Xeon lights/rain sensor/park sensors/6 disc changer/cruise & more! $8500 0173-7948404 rwalter007@ yahoo.com

Opel Vectra, year 1991, very good condition, 70 000 miles, new tires, new exhaust, 5 speed, inspection guaranteed €1250 017621892246 / rouvio@web.de

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GM Navigation Disc for factory installed systems. Works in all Chevy/GMC SUV's and Trucks. Text or call 01709006266 or email sniderman24@hotmail.com $35 JBL Amplifier and 2 Mac Audio speakers, older model but still in good shape (see attached pictures) $60 0179-9100405/ tdlenhard@-online.de Looking for a reliable car for work transportation. Must passed registration/ inspection. Good tires neg. Hoping to find a vehicle well maintained. $500 jason.deuster@ amedd.army.mil Mazda speed, 1.8 ltr. turbo with 6 spd. Convertable, A/C runs great, no leaks or defects. 77,000 miles but only 14,000 on new engine. $10,400 kdsowell@tksnet.com 0170-115-5787 Mitsubishi, Pajero, 2000, Pinin GDI, Germ specs, Silver Matalic, 24000k, 4X4 Auto. A/C, PW, PS. 0ne owner, Ger TUV til 11/13, Owners Manual (Ger/Eng). $6,000.

Call: 01603785161

Saab, 9-5, 2.3 Ltr. with 5 spd.

Leather, all power, runs great, no leaks, good mileage. 67,000 miles, 2nd owner. $5800 kdsowell@ tks-net.com 0170-115-5787

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Presents 'All Things Tea' Saturday, 8 Sept 2012 in Kaiserslautern. Proceeds to benefit AKA Scholarship Fund and WTU. mupsiomega@yahoo.com or hunter.angela70@yahoo.com Ausa's 5th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on September 28th at Woodlawn Golf Course.

Register now and come out to have fun and win prizes! $60.00 06302-981-901 / seanwhiggins@ googlemail.com BSA Troop 166-Ramstein looking for new/current scouts and adults to rebuild troop. Mtg Weds 7-8:30, Bldg 1009 ian@in icholls.com/0175-2736951 Free Advice on having your baby off base. Please e-mail your questions to: american.geburts.team@ googlemail.com Iglesia de Dios Baumholder, Uberm Weiher 2, 55774 Baumholder. Domingos Adoracion: 11am; Miercoles estudios: 7pm. 067831850980 Infant First Aid class will be held at the St. Johannis Krankenhaus in Landstuhl on Aug 28 from 5:308:30pm. Please e-mail for more information. american.ge burts.team@googlemail.com

New Facebook Group: Children with Diabetes Type I- Ramstein Germany. Parent run. Meet other families, start playgroups and join a support group. yunuenzimmerer@gmail.com Rhein - Main International Seventh - day Adventist Church Heidelberger Str. 16, 64285 Darmstadt Church Service: Each Saturday, at 09:30 A.M The Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association European Chapter Regimental Ball The Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association European Chapter Cordially Invites you to its annual AG/HR Regimental Ball. Celebrating the 237th Anniversary of the Adjutant General's Corps, 15 September 2012, at the Armstrong Club Vogelweh, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 18:00 - 24:00. Guest Speaker: CSM Christopher D. Culbertson, The Adjutant General School Command Sergeant Major and The Adjutant General Regimental Command Sergeant Major. For more information contact Ms. Marcia Sierra-Williams, DSN 314-483-8062, Comm 049 (0) 631411-8062, Email: marcia.e.sierrawilliams.civ@mail.mil or Mr. John Yesis, DSN 314-496-5401, Comm 049 (0) 6302-67-5401, Email: john.j.yesis.civ@mail.mil.

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100 Watt Transformer - 110v to 200vgood condition $25 marshall4@happer.com 1000 Watt Transformer - 110v to 220v - good condition $60 marshall4@happer.com 150 Watt Transformer - 110v to 220vgood condition $35 marshall4@happer.com 300 Watt Transformer - 110v to 220vgood condition $45 marshall4@happer.com 37" Panasonic Color TV, multiSystem, Multi-Voltage. Like new. $90 Frank 0171-996-6925 75 Watt Transformer - 110v to 220v - good condition $20 marshall4@happer.com AFN Decoder w/remote, $135.

Must be US ID cardholder. Call Mike at: 0151-46407707 $135 0151-46407707 Belkin N150 Wireless Router Good condition. Original box and setup CD. $15 bigtlw@earth link.net Canon F1 35mm Camera.+ Zoom f4/75-200 FD.1.8f 50mm FD/1.8F 85mm FT/2.5 F135mm FT/35f 35mm FT. Bellows, filters hoods etc. All Canon Quality + Hoya. €450 0176-96776870 Fender type Telecaster electric guitar. Masterbuilt, professional instrument. Excellent sound spectrum and tonal qualities. Must see and try! $495 Tom at 0172 35 64442

Hitachi 26" color TV. 6 Y/O. Flatscreen. Like new. Multi-system/voltage. Silver. Great picture. €100 0631-4145020 / 0172-7473053

Antique printing press cabinets.

Perfect for display or storage of jewelry. Two single pieces. Very heavy and in good condition. €1100 0176/93177546 or email Lightly used 120v PS3; Great lwfaudio@yahoo.com condition. Includes 3 controllers, hdmi cable, standard av cable, & Brass king bed 450; dining room; 15 games including Skyrim, Call living room furniture; lamps 20; of Duty, & DJ Hero. $425 OBO Korean paintings 50; bar 50; bar stools 50; TV stands 50; beer hoff0377@yahoo.com mugs/crystal 1; obo 06371Portable AC unit / dehumidifier 918718; rosemporter@yahoo.com $150 01717454996 Large and small appliances. EverTechno/Dancefloor Synth. "Qua- ything must go. ponchic8@hot simidi Sirius" with integrated 11 mail.com Ch. Vocoder (also voice distortion) + Synthesizer "Quasimidi Raven Max" + Keyboard stand €1600 inserat@xbox-lan.com

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220 appliances; dishes; brass and copper; floor pillows; batiks; cat house; TV stands; crystal/beer mugs $1 each; furniture--solid oak; Best Offer. $50 06371918718; rosemporter@yahoo.com All 11seasons /33 DVD's + 2disc 20year reunion M*A*S*H! Collect in 66885 Altenglan between K'Town and Baumholder. Try phone more than once, €80 017696776870

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Crocheted Headpin, polished, leaf formed with sweetwaterpearls in the middle. Not worn. €5 sanjaya@live.de Danish realist painter signed Brandt. Oil Painting of the Fynsk Nyborg Castle approx 1890's In auction would cost a lot so will take lower price. €18000 Best offer above 0176-96776870 Can Skype view

Calculator Texas TI-89 Titanium recommended for High School study. English / instructions. Collect 66885 Altenglan 25KM North of Ramstein AFB €50 017696776870 Dual Voltage Radial Arm Saw. 12 Camel mittens, knitted, with gold inch blade/1.5 horsepwr. For buttons on the side. Handmade. cross-cutting, miter cutting, in/out For him and her, good, if you ripping, and compound miter cutdon´t like gloves or if you need a ting. High quality! $400 or best of01636043150 kelipiec@ya last minute gift. €13 sanjaya@li fer hoo.com ve.de Canon F1 35m/m film Camera Full Set of 11 Seasons of Mash kit. F1 Body, Dented Prysm but DVD's + the commemorative 20 ok function. FD. 75-200 1:4.5 Ca- years later DVD. Good Condition. non Zoom lens.

FD50m/m Also many VHS NTSC tapes Late 1.8lens. FT1.8/85m/mlens bellows 80's & 90's €66 017696776870 + more! €380 0176-96776870 Hornby Digital 00 collection. 10 email later loco's, 6 Pullmans/lights.

Medela Pump-In-Style double breast pump that comes in convenient backpack. Closed system.

Lots of extras! 110V or batteries. smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com NIP, unused "Baby Bullet". Make an entire week's worth of healthy, nutritional baby food in less than 5 minutes. Retails for $87. 110V $65 smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com OO Model Railway. Digital and 4Kit Built Locos + Coaches.

2Boxed sets Hornby Orient and Simplon Venice, 3Bachman + 5Hornby DCC. + more in collection. € 2800 or best offer above 0176-96776870 can Skype views

Padi Scuba Diving Lessons Near PHV Heidelberg Contact Gary aussiebeagle11@googlemail.com

Pocket dragons, land of the dragons and Enchantia Dragons. Various models and prices. Many retired piecesand some signed by Author. 017653444578 / da vid.reasoner@t-online.de 3bachman /2/47's one with Changing / Bathing combo, goes sound. Track, base boards buil- Portable bouncer comes w/canoon top of regular tub in your badings etc Best offer accepted. py/moskito net to protect baby throom. Tub stores conveniently €1700 0176-96776870 outdoors. Music, nature sounds,

underneath changing table. Was Barely used! $15 80 Euro, great condition! €40 I have some 1 and 2-day Paris vibration. $Safety 1st Nature Sounds BounDisney tickets I can sell for 10e/ smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com Coastal oil paintings Thanet Coast. Artist part of Picasso's scene in Spain 1920/30's I knew artist in Thanet in the 1950's He was also Turner fan ! €4000 each obo above 0176-96776870 can Skype views Craftsman built DJH 00 gauge locomotives, Fine Scale Swissmotors, P2, 282/462 Princes. BLK5, Crab. 264T. 462Britania + Kit Built Rolling Stock. New Points etc €1600 0176-96776870

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20e off. They are good between may 14th and sep 30th and we can't go any longer. eurotradert@ googlemail.com / 015114940668

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Really cute, musical Rocking Bug, like new bc our daughter never liked it. It's really just been sitIncense Sticks with lovely laven- ting in the room for a few months. der, opium or vanilla scent. 20 No shipping $50 smoothsalsakat@ Sticks in a hexagonal package, yahoo.com non opened. 3€ each package.

Several oil paintings by artist Ask me for combinations. who gained skills with Picasso in sanjaya@live.de 1920's! Spanish costal landscape Like new AbLounger with instruc- with Picasso's house. I knew artion information and CD for exerci- tist as boy in 1950's €16000 best se program. $$50 06363-994040 / offer above ! Spanish / coastal brangwinj@t-online.de 0176-96776870 can Skype Views

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Stunning ball gown, worn one time. Was 250 Euro. German size 44 (~16ish.) Not as shiny as pic.

Adorned w/crystals. Wear w/or without straps. Incl. scarf. €120 smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com

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10.5' X 6'. Very good condition.

Wool. Professionally cleaned December 2011. The multitude of colors works well with most decors. $125 eahuffie@hotmail.com 8' cognac colored couch. When cushions are raised up, an adult can sleep on the couch. Great for the TV room. P/U mandatory. Pillows included $300 eahuffie@hot mail.com Antique Cabinets from the "Biedermeier Time" 160 years old! 1 big one & 1 small one with a mirror. Pictures on Classified World. €2200 together. Or 1350€ for the big cabinet & 1100€ for the smaller one w/mirrors. Call: 017680286750

Child twin bunk bed w/ play area below. Includes mattress, pull out desk, slide, ladder, and tent. Excellent condition! $80.00 06775960675 cran04@gmail.com Dresser with mirror and six drawers, dark wood, great condition $250 ria282003@yahoo.com Entertainment center with 2 drawers, dark wood, great condition $300 ria282003@yahoo.com

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