Herald Union, Dec 18, 2014

erald Union Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany

Vol. XXII, No. 6

Dec. 18, 2014

Legal acclaim

Wiesbaden Claims Office receives Army excellence award honors for FY 2014

By Chrystal Smith

U. S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Of the numerous offices that try, often less than half are found worthy.

And for fiscal year 2014, the Wiesbaden Legal Center’s Claims Office was among the distinguished group to receive the Judge Advocate General’s Award for Excellence in Claims.

A total of 20 offices were awarded Photo by Shayna Brouker worldwide of 100 that went through the application process; of the offices in Europe, it was one of five honored.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community children and adults swarm Santa Claus upon his arrival at the The last time the office was recogannual Tree Lighting celebration Dec. 5 in front of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. Communized was 2007, having made only one nity members welcomed the holidays in a variety of ways around the community, including performances application for the award since. at surrounding German Christmas markets. See more holiday photos throughout this issue and more Tree And while a fiscal year 2013 applicaLighting celebration photos on pages 16 and 17. tion didn’t result in an award, the effort of going through the application process proved to be extremely helpful to the current success of the staff.

Center via high-definition videophone. stateside. “We have the ability to provide Story and photo by “That was what gave us a foundation LRMC Commander Col. Judith Lee care that is much more convenient. We to built a successful application that was Shayna Brouker U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden institutionalized telehealth at Landstuhl think it’s going to be a win-win for our worthy of winning,” said Alexandra Public Affairs Office and outlying clinics in order to connect patients.”

Glidewell, claims examiner.

Need to get some face time with a patients with medical specialists faster If patients call or visit for an appointGlidewell said there was significant doc? It could be as simple as Skyping; and more economically than ever before. ment at the clinic and none are available change that happened with the office well almost as simple.

WAHC and the Landstuhl telehealth of- that day with a Wiesbaden provider, a between 2007 and 2013 that brought House calls to office appointments fice combined resources to pilot the use nurse will triage the patient to screen for major overhaul, and reaching a point to a video conference — medical care of the primary care over telehealth. The criteria that make them a candidate for a of steadiness was necessary before the continues to progress to keep up with pilot will last for six months, and the telehealth appointment. For example, the office could again offer a viable applicatechnology, and Wiesbaden Army Health service is currently available at WAHC clinic cannot see patients with chronic tion for the excellence award.

Clinic is leading the charge for Army Monday and Wednesday afternoons, for conditions — only acute issues, such as And eventually it did, and “It’s clinics worldwide. On Dec. 1, WAHC about seven patients each day. a virus. If they meet the criteria, they all due to the efforts of Capt. Justin was the first to debut its telehealth prima“It’s tried, true and proven,” said Lt. will have the option to be seen by one of Nottingham,”said Glidewell, explaining ry care pilot clinic, which allows patients Col. LaShanda Cobbs, WAHC com- five Army health care providers located that Nottingham was the officer-into simply stop in for a consultation with mander, of the practice that has already at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. charge of the office from 2012-2014. a doctor at Landstuhl Regional Medical been implemented in civilian hospitals See Excellence on page 3 See Telehealth on page 3

Jolly Old Elf

Telehealth takes Wiesbaden into future

Inside

Winter wonder

USO offers more services with new facility and holds winter fest for community families. See page 8.

STEM vs. Ebola

DoDDS students use science, technology, engineering and math knowledge to solve Ebola crisis.

See page 11.

Polizei performers

Germans and Americans mingle music with friendship.

See page 16.

Commentary

Here’s to you Honoring longtime editor, journalist after 35-year career

Freedom 6 sends

Strong USAREUR supports Strong Europe and allies and facilitate U.S. and NATO loHaving been in command gistical infraof this outstanding organization structure, refor only a few short weeks, this sulting in ease holiday season I can truly say I of movement am absolutely thankful for the Lt. Gen. Ben between memprofessionalism and dedication Hodges ber nations. of U.S. Army Europe Soldiers, In this respect, Strong Europe civilians, families and allies.

As I have traveled around our is USAREUR’s main contribution area of responsibility to countries to NATO and its allies and partsuch as Estonia, Georgia, Lithu- ners, as we act as the main enabler ania and Poland, and throughout for NATO land forces, on behalf Germany, I have seen firsthand the of U.S. European Command.

On Thanksgiving I saw U.S. relationships, capabilities, infrastructure and exercises that assure Army Soldiers in the Baltics and access for U.S. forces; enabling Poland working and training as early entry versus forcible entry part of Operation Atlantic Resolve and building capacity in Partner- to assure our allies and deter Rusship for Peace and allied nations. sia — that is Strong Europe.

Strong Europe is our forwardTo me all of those are examples of the U.S. Army’s contribution to station presence, enabling open what NATO and U.S. European intelligence cooperation with our Command are trying to do over host nation, allies and partners, and allowing us to contribute to here: Support a Strong Europe.

The Strong Europe concept a common secure environment.

Strong Europe is everything aims to create beneficial opportunities, improve interoper- we do to support the success of ability and capacity in partners our regionally aligned forces from

By Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

Commander of U.S. Army Europe

This issue we dedicate to one of our own: the ubiquitous and widely admired editor of the Herald Union, Karl Weisel.

Karl retired after an illustrious 35-year career as a Department of the Army public affairs specialist at installations around Germany, including Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Hanau and Wiesbaden. His honors include Keith L. Ware Civilian Print Journalist of the Year (1994), the Installation Management Command Stalwart Award, the Hessen Minister President’s German-American Friendship Award, the Meritorius Civilian Service Award, the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs Master Craftsman Award and numerous Keith L. Ware public affairs awards.

“Recently, he earned €1,342 from recycling the metal in his USAREUR-level KLW award plaques,” joked Troy Darr, acting chief of Installation Management Command Europe public affairs.

Karl voluntarily went to Iraq in 2003 to cover units deploying there from the 104th Area Support Group, producing two special issues of the Herald Union filled with stories from downrange.

“During the hot summer of 2003, you made it a point to visit us in Iraq and even featured one of my Soldiers in your paper,” said Thomas Blakely, director of Readiness and Resilience. “This is just one small example of the numerous times you went above and beyond to tell the stories of Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members.

You have truly made a positive difference in the lives of many people. Thank you.”

Karl is indeed a master craftsman in the art of public affairs, possessing the remarkable ability to forge connections far and wide throughout the community, make time (and space in the Herald Union) for anyone and everyone who needed to share their story, and maintain a level of journalistic excellence.

“Karl is absolutely phenomenal. Not only an excellent photographer, but never seen without a smile on his face,” said Jan Meert, Army Community Services director. “I’ve counted on him for years to support ACS and our plethora of events, and Karl never once let us down. He always made time to provide fantastic photos and excellent articles reflecting our efforts. Thank you Karl for just being an all around awesome person. You will be missed by the entire ACS team, and especially myself.”

Karl is a true professional who balanced business with humility and an exceptional sense of humor. He will be missed for these qualities as well as his dedication to remarkable storytelling, his patience and his kindness. Karl, on behalf of the Wiesbaden community and the countless Soldiers, civilians and Army family members you’ve touched with your words and compassion, thank you.

Ask the commander

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Visit the garrison’s Facebook page (Garrison Wiesbaden), send an ICE comment or contact the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page).

history and awesome talent. They were wellprepared and talented beyond measure.

Response: I’m so glad U.S. Army leaders ensured this very talented group Col. Mary Martin, of service members U.S. Army Garmade a stop in U.S. rison Wiesbaden Army Garrison Wicommander esbaden. Thanks for your feedback and for a fantastic Praise for Soldier Show performance from the members of (Editor’s note: Several people the Army Soldier Show. submitted ICE cards expressing thanks for the recent Army Soldier Show in Wiesbaden.)

Theresa E. commented: You made me laugh, feel proud and cry.

I was on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Tomekia W. wrote: Great show … excellent entertainment,

Parking issue

Ed J. commented: I am a handicapped person with a handicapped parking card that I treasure.

However, this past Saturday and again on Sunday one of the vendors had his vehicle parked in one of

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reception, staging, onward movement and integration to exercises at our great Joint Multinational Training Command.

I am convinced that USAREUR is playing an essential role in facilitating interoperability throughout NATO and partner land forces and will enable the alliance wherever possible to face its threats and challenges.

Team, I want to thank you for all that you are doing here every day in support of our mission and our Allies. You make the Army strong and you contribute to a strong Europe.

I wish you all the very best this holiday season. As you celebrate with your Families, friends and loved ones, remember our teammates deployed around the world — in the mountains of Afghanistan, the sands of Kuwait, the valleys of Kosovo and on a cold mountain top in Turkey. Let’s keep our Soldiers in our thoughts and prayers.

Happy Holidays.

Army Strong, Strong Europe.

these spots at the Main Exchange.

Luckily, I was able to find another spot down the street. I looked for an MP for assistance, but none was around, and I did not find it necessary to call the desk. Perhaps it is a trivial matter, but I think whoever did park there with no handicap card is out of line, and the situation needs to be corrected.

Response: Ed, after receiving your email, the staff at the Military Police Station made every effort to identify the owner of the referred vehicle. The MPs will also now coordinate regular checks, as will the Exchange manager, to ensure this doesn’t happen again in the future. Should you experience a similar inconvenience, please feel See Ask the commander on page 4

Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander......................Col. Mary L. Martin USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major ......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Roy L. Rocco Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Chrystal Smith (mil 548-2003) Reporter...........................................Shayna Brouker (mil 548-2004)

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News flash Retiree re-enrollment at clinic

The Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic can again offer health care services to retirees in the nearby area, and health care providers are seeking to reenroll approximately 300 retirees into its health care system by June 1. Military retirees can sign up at the Wiesbaden Tricare Office to receive primary health care services from local providers.

Avoid Customs fines

Mailing packages stateside from Europe involves many prohibitions, restrictions and import duty rules. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may fine one at least $100 for mailing meat or any meat products to the United States. Banned products include canned meats, pate, salami, sausage and soup mixes containing meat. It is also illegal to mail handguns, alcoholic beverages and a whole list of other items to the U.S. Other articles may need special import permits. A customs declaration must be fixed to every parcel going to U.S. and falsifying it is a federal crime. Also, foreign-made goods sent to the U.S. may be subject to the payment of duty, regardless of the recipient or if purchased in a military exchange. U.S. residents may receive up to $100 worth of foreign-made goods per day, but have to pay duty on the total value of gifts exceeding that amount. Visit www.cbp. gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/kbyg/gifts.xml. (Courtesy of the U.S. Army Europe Customs Office)

Holiday closings

The Directorate of Public Works’ Housing Customer Service Branch (located in Building 1023W on Clay Kaserne) will close at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 19 for a holiday celebration.

The Wiesbaden Dental Clinic will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. The following offices will be closed for the holidays Dec. 19 from noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 24-26, 31 and Jan. 2: Driver’s Training and Testing, Transportation Motor Pool, Installation Property Book Office, Central Issue Facility, Personal Property Processing Office and Privately Owned Vehicle Inspection Point. Andrews Federal Credit Union will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 and will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 31

AER application

Get around-the-clock access to Army Emergency Relief information thanks to a new AER application for iPhones and devices using the Android operating system at the Apple app store and Google Play. Soldiers can go to their respective app store and download the AER app for free (enter “Army Emergency Relief” in the search field). The app provides basic information on AER, frequently asked questions and more.

Expedited screening

The Transportation Security Administration has extended its expedited screening benefits to students of the four U.S. service academies — the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Air Force Academy.

Last year the TSA extended its expedited screening benefits to all U.S. Armed Forces service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard. The program allows participating flyers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and keep compliant liquids/gels in a carry-on bag while being screened at more than 120 participating airports and flying on 11 major airlines. Service members/ students should use their Department of Defense ID card to obtain the expedited screening. The TSA has extended the expedited screening benefits to civilian DoD employees who follow an “opt-in” process online. For more information visit tsa.gov or defensetravel.dod.mil. (TSA Public Affairs)

Continued from page 1 “He picked the Claims Operations up out of rubble and made it a good program, like it used to be.

We built on that effort from last year, and were able improve the operation and win.

“We are now in a position of stability,” added Glidewell.

The content of the award package highlighted the challenges the office overcame amid a major period of transition and transformation of the Wiesbaden military community. That time included the U.S. Army Europe Headquarters relocation from Heidelberg, the inactivation of the V Corps and its relocation to Fort Bliss, Texas in 2013.

Also of note were efforts the office made in relation to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to address issues that directly affect the community in a timely manner. Examples include reviewing every blotter released and monitoring local news looking for potentially compensable events.

The Claims Department also ensures the community is informed about the claims process and any relevant information they made need to know about filing a claim.

That effort includes providing an in-processing brief to all arriving personnel plus additional outreach efforts.

“That entire time they managed to do all that,” said Curtis Parker, chief of Client Services.

And the “all that” which Claims Offices does is to investigate, adjudicate, and settle claims filed both on behalf of the United States and against the United States. These include personnel claims, tort claims, affirmative claims and Article 139 claims.

“Stuff coming in crates from overseas necessitates the presence and work of the Claims Office,” said Maj. Joshua Kessler, Wiesbaden Legal Center officerin-charge.

“Most people see (members of the staff) as the one paying you for that widget that was broken, or for the scratch that was made on your car during shipment,” said Glidewell.

“But the office does much more than that. We act as an umbrella for any loss that one may sustain, incident to their services.”

Generally, personnel claims arise from damage to personal property incident to service such as damage to household goods during shipment as well as claims for damage in on-post quarters caused by fire, flood, unusual occurrence, theft or vandalism.

Tort claims are claims arising out of personal injury, wrongful death or property damage alleg-

edly caused by the negligence of a government employee acting within the scope of his or her employment, including both medical malpractice and some motor vehicle accidents.

Affirmative claims include medical care recovery claims and property damage claims. One example is, if a service member or family member is injured in a motor vehicle accident and the government provides medical care, the Claims Office will make a demand for the cost of the medical care to the person responsible for the accident.

“This is a morale program that is meant to compensate service members in their incidence to service,” said Glidewell.

The Judge Advocate General’s Award for Excellence in Claims is an annual award designed to recognize outstanding field claims offices. The criteria measure the type and number of personnel dedicated to processing claims and various indications of excellence.

“This is a prestigious award.

It demonstrates to our peers and the outside world that we exhibit great competence in our job,” said Glidewell, claims examiner. “We will display it proudly in our customer service waiting area, hoping it will increase the confidence of our clientele.”

Telehealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 1 (The providers are in administrative positions, and volunteering their time to “see” patients allows them to keep their clinical skills and credentials current.)

Telehealth allows primarycare providers to manage cases that previously would result in referrals to either private-sector providers on the economy, or distant military specialists, according to a news release from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.

For Wiesbaden patients, it means avoiding a trip off-post to a German doctor or a drive down to Landstuhl.

Nurse Irfan Bojicic is on hand to administer stethoscopes, a skin camera, scope and other instruments so that the provider can examine the patient virtually.

He moved from Patch Clinic in Stuttgart, where specialty care telehealth patients grew from two

Irfan Bojicic, telehealth nurse coordinator, takes Ann Engledinger’s vitals in preparation for a telehealth appointment Dec. 9. to three a month to two to three a day, to help launch the program in Wiesbaden.

“It’s a good experience for the patients to be seen here,” he said. “I can do most of the things providers can do — looking in their ears, listening to their heartbeat. For all of them so far,

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it is their first experience [with telehealth] and they’re very happy with it.”

For more information about the program, contact Capt. William Cave, WAHC executive officer, at william.c.cave.mil@ mail.mil or mil 590-1318 or civ (0611) 143-590-1318.

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News and features Spreading holiday cheer

From the blotter

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

A choir of Wiesbaden Middle School students, at the direction of Melissa Gitlin, spread holiday cheer to those at the Hochheim Schneeflockenmarkt during a short music performance on the market’s center stage Dec. 7. Students from the Wiesbaden military schools participated in the annual market with singing and playing in celebration of the holidays in the nearby town.

Nov. 27 Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to yield the right-of-way, causing property damage.

Nov. 29 Traffic accident: A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Nov. 30 Traffic accident: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with a traffic accident: Following too closely.

Simple Assault: A Soldier is being charged with simple assault consummated by a battery.

Dec. 1 Traffic accident: An Airman is being charged with traffic accident: Inattentive driving and fleeing the scene.

Dec. 2 Driving while impaired: An officer is being charged with driving while impaired: Under the influence of alcohol.

Failure to obey order or regulation: An NCO, three Soldiers and four civilians are being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Owning an unregistered vehicle.

Dec. 3 Larceny of AAFES property: A Soldier is being charged with larceny of Army and Air Force Exchange Service property.

Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with traffic accident: Failure to judge proper distance.

Dec. 4 Failure to obey order or regulation: Two civilians, an NCO and a Soldier are being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Owning an unregistered vehicle.

Traffic accident: An NCO is being charged with traffic accident: Failure to clear the rear.

Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Traffic accident: A civilian is being charge with a traffic accident: Failure to judge proper distance.

Dec. 6 Traffic accident: A family member is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Traffic accident: A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to judge proper distance.

Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Dec. 8 Failure to obey order or regulation: A Soldier is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Owning an unregistered vehicle.

Dec. 9 Failure to obey order or regulation: A family member is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Owning an unregistered vehicle.

Traffic accident: A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Dec. 10 Failure to obey order or regulation: An NCO is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Owning an unregistered vehicle.

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Photo by Sven Wolter

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Continued from page 2 free to contact the MP Station so that they can address the situation without delay. Thanks for bringing this to my attention — it is engaged community involvement like yours that helps truly make Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany.

Lighting in Crestview

your note. We are looking at what we can do to brighten the Crestview area to ensure it is safe for our families who reside in that area. The Directorate of Public Works is developing projects to increase the exterior lighting on existing facilities and to provide additional lighting on exterior walkways in Hainerberg, Crestview and Aukamm. Additionally, the DPW is discussing options to improve street lighting with the private utility owner.

Joana L. commented: I am a resident of Crestview since February 2014. I am writing to express my concern about how poorly lit Texasstrasse traffic the walkway between our stairwell entrances and parking area is. While pattern change Nathan G.: Blocking traffic the parking areas are all adequately except for school buses on Texas lit, this is not the case for the walk- Strasse from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., way leading to and from the building does not appear to provide any relief. which also consists of a small set What studies were done? If anything, of stairs (about 3-4 steps). The dark it will cause more traffic problems walkway is even more apparent due because the traffic that came in on to less amount of daylight during Texasstrasse will now come in on this season and some current roof Floridastrasse, and Floridastrasse is replacement construction. I did read actually narrowed at the intersection the article published in the Nov. 20, of Texasstrasse due to the crosswalk 2014 Herald Union and understand with the sidewalk that blocks a lane of traffic. More traffic will mix with that a suspect has been apprehended the buses on this street and will likely following a series of storage room cause issues. Additionally, why do thefts in Crestview Housing area. you need to close that section of I am relieved to learn of this recent Floridastrasse to traffic during the success by the Polizei and the MP’s whole day? What bus activity is gocollaboration. I am, however, still ing on between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.? concerned about the abandoned And making it one way will cause buildings and multiple dark areas further inconveniences. I come in throughout Crestview Housing. I this way every morning to drop my have noticed that there is a very nice kids at school, and I exit this way flood light illuminating the outside after getting my groceries from the of a Crestview Housing building but commissary. This exit/entrance road allows me the shortest amount of time I have no idea if that was provided by on Hainerberg roads. In effect, this the Garrison or if that is something traffic flow design change will cause that the residents of that stairwell more on post traffic. In the afternoons, took upon themselves to set up. the traffic on Washingtonstrasse goEither way, I would like to know if ing towards New York Strasse is so better lighting can be provided for bad that it is difficult to exit from the the 11-12 Merkurstrasse walkways. PX. This traffic design flow diverts Response: Joana, thank you for more traffic to this exit. Please do not

implement this traffic flow change.

I would recommend removing all crosswalk sidewalks that block one lane of traffic, and continue to ensure well trained MPs direct the traffic at the school in the morning.

Response: Thank you for your note referencing Hainerberg traffic. There was a traffic study done in conjunction with the new Access Control Point and high school projects to ensure adequate access remains. Our actions now are in response to a safety concern for the students in the temporary classrooms along Texasstrasse. There is only a fence and a low curb that prevents a vehicle from swerving into the classrooms. Jersey barriers were emplaced along the side of the street, thus making two-way traffic impractical. As for limiting the traffic to buses only during the school hours, this is an additional precaution we are taking to ensure the security of the school children.

As all other school areas are fenced with appropriate stand-off distance except these temporary classrooms.

Floridastrasse will not be closed, but you will have to make a right turn only onto Texasstrasse. By April 2015, all Hainerberg will be enclosed and secured with an access control point. Texasstrasse gate will remain open to New York Strasse at all times. You will have to use Mississippistrasse (past the Lodge) to exit that gate. Additionally, the Washingtonstrasse access to B455 has reopened, which provides another option for maneuvering about that area.

Also to improve circulation, construction will begin in about three months to open Virginiastrasse (near the Elementary School) to Texasstrasse. Let us know if you have additional concerns.

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News and features Leaders, educators talk traffic, bullying and ID cards Story and photo by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Traffic changes, anti-bullying efforts and ID card policy changes topped discussion at the quarterly Installation Advisory Committee meeting Dec. 3 among garrison leaders, school administrators, educators and parents.

Roger Gerber, director of the Transformation Stationing Management Office, detailed the changes construction and security are bringing to traffic patterns in Hainerberg housing area. A temporary access control point will be in place by April 15 to support the opening of the new AAFES shopping center.

The temporary ACP will be on Washingtonstrasse near the current Post Exchange entrance and will provide the only entry to Hainerberg.

Additionally, there will be an exit only on the B455 end of Washingtonstrasse (near the new PX). There will be a pedestrian/bicycle gate by the high school and a pedestrian gate near the AAFES fuel sta-

tion where the exit turnstile is now. Both of these gates are automated and require a military ID for access.

Demolition of the high school buildings will continue through January 2015 with construction of the new classroom building starting in March 2015. Demolition of the family housing buildings across from the elementary school will start in the summer of 2015 in preparation for the new middle school, which will start in spring 2016.

“In the long run, it’s all for the better,” said U.S. Army Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco, who presided over the meeting alongside Peter Witmer, school liaison officer.

“Everyone needs to understand that — please relay it to teachers and parents.”

Witmer emphasized the need for children to wear reflective gear on their way to and from school as the winter days become shorter, using a reflective slap bracelet he hands out to students as an example.

The inclement weather procedure was also revisited.

The garrison commander will make the call for delayed arrival or early release no later than 4:30 a.m., and the SLO will be notified along with school principals. When the commander delays report time or releases employees early, it applies to civilian employees for all directorates, staff, tenant units and agencies in the Wiesbaden community. Active-duty military personnel are invited to follow the commander’s intent, but remain under the control of their chain of command.

Lt. Col. Joseph Hissim, director of Emergency Services, said the directorate is seeing an U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco and educators look on as Wiesbaden school principals sign the increase in fake ID cards used anti-bullying pledge. by teenagers. They directed Pond security guards to pay dating, being good citizens and bara Mueller. Hainerberg extra attention to dependent “not believing what they say Elementary School students ID cards and verify the pictures [about teens] in the movies, and practice anger management match the information. Guards knowing it’s ok to say no,” said techniques, like deep breathing, and Wiesbaden Middle School will check all dependents, par- Principal Greg Hatch.

A u k a m m E l e m e n t a r y briefs each grade level about ticularly if they are alone or with School focuses on a character respectful behavior to “nip other dependents.

School principals also signed trait of the month; encourag- bullying in the bud.”

The next IAC will be held an anti-bullying pledge and ing kids to give “Golden Bear briefed how they are fostering shout-outs” to those observed in February. Parents and school friendly school environments. exemplifying commendable administrators are invited to atThe high school focuses on safe behavior, said Principal Bar- tend to give their input.

Civilians honored for length of service

By Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

More than 70 civilians serving from five to 45 years were recognized for their service at a ceremony Nov. 14 at the Community Activity Center.

“We are here to celebrate the service of employees here in the garrison,” said U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin. “I want you to know how much we appreciate your service in our great Army.”

Martin and Command Sgt. Roy Rocco presented plaques to the employees, in particular pointing out “VIPs” who dedicated more than 40 years of service to the Army: Dr. Robert Schloesser, Gaetano Vecchio, Arthur Chee, Robert Minsky, Joseph Cooper, Leonard Sharp (all from the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation), Salvatore Milazzo and Albert Haempel (both from the Directorate of Public Works).

Roland Geib was awarded

the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Civilian Service for his exemplary performance serving as a public affairs specialist from 1986 to 1992 and as an occupational safety and health specialist from 1992 to 2014.

Alex Hildebrand, a Photo by Volker Ramspott DFMWR employee, Col. Mary Martin hands Maria Diaz, of Air Force brat and Withe DFMWR, her five-year length of esbaden High School service award. graduate, was one of his career. three civilians hon“It’s been a privilege for ored for serving 40 years. me to work for the U.S. forces “I’m a proud Department of Defense civilian,” he said. here in Germany,” he said.

“I learned my father was here “I’ve gotten to meet a lot of for a purpose. I was taught to interesting people and had a lot respect and honor the military. If of opportunities given to me as you have military background, a young guy. I’m quite sure that when I retire I will sit back and you have a feel for it.”

Christopher Franzmann, have nice memories. I enjoyed from the Directorate of Re- the ride.”

The length of service cersource Management funds distribution and control branch, emony is conducted quarterly. was honored for 45 years of ser- For more photos of the cervice. He survived six reductions emony, visit http://www.flickr. in force, or RIFs, throughout com/photos/wpao/.

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Photos by Shayna Brouker

BOSS ‘elves’ at work

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers representatives and volunteers collected and delivered toys — in snow — for patients at Mainz’s cancer hospital for children Dec. 11. They gave a toy to each child in the ward and still brought back enough to be given to a local orphanage.

U.S. Customs

Holiday shopping advice helps save money, choose good gifts

By Robert Szostek

U.S. Army Europe Provost Marshal Public Affairs Office

Some people are just not good at buying the right gifts. While this is often a matter of taste, people new to Europe should note that many items available in Europe that may seem like good Christmas presents violate U.S. customs rules.

Some products are banned from the United States and others may only be carried in baggage, but not mailed. Violations of customs, agriculture or postal regulations can lead to hefty fines and confiscation of the goods.

Meat and meat products are the biggest problem, said Scott Sanner, U.S. Department of Agriculture adviser at the U.S. European Command Customs and Border Clearance Agency.

“European delicacies like French pate, German wurst, Spanish chorizo and Italian Parma ham are here for the buying and much sought-after in the States,” he said. “Unfortunately, they can also carry foot and mouth disease, a virulent livestock ailment eradicated in the U.S.” These products are therefore banned, as are canned meats and even soup mixes or pasta containing meat. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also prohibited because they could harbor pests like the Mediterranean fruit fly.

The threat to U.S. agriculture is so great that Customs and Border Protection fines people who mail or take banned foods to the U.S. a minimum of $100 as a deterrent. Criminal action for deliberate

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cases of smuggling can result in a $5,000 fine and a year in jail.

Many European countries also make traditional nativity scenes that Americans love to buy. However, the natural products used to make them are sometimes banned from import to the U.S. because of the agricultural pests and diseases that could be nested in or on them, Sanner noted. Shoppers should realize that they should not mail scenes that contain moss, bark, pinecones, untreated straw or other materials found to contain insects.

However, agriculture officials say nativity scenes that are produced using finished wood, plastic or commercially cleaned and lacquered straw (except rice straw) are fine to mail.

Though well-crafted, nativity scenes like this may be banned from imEurope boasts many fine wines, spirport to the United States. Visit www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/ its and liquor-filled candies that make kbyg/sending-us for more information. original Christmas gifts. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service bans all liquor letter from CBP saying they removed Whale teeth carvings, known as netsuke from being mailed, even if it is inside a “surprise” eggs from the package you or scrimshaw, are also prohibited from impiece of candy. However, customs allows mailed stateside. The reason is that port. When buying furs, shoppers should travelers over 21 years of age to import Kinder-brand chocolate eggs and similar insist on a certificate of origin stating the one liter of duty-free liquor. “The federal items are banned in the United States. animal’s scientific name to avoid buying taxes and duties are currently low enough While many people think the eggs are prohibited endangered species products. to make it worthwhile to take more than innocuous, the U.S. Consumer Product The movement of caviar is also restricted. one liter of beer or wine stateside as Safety Commission believes the toy surMilitary customs offices can provide gifts,” said Mike Dean, director of the prise hidden inside can pose a choking more advice on these and other holiday CBCA. However, state laws must also hazard to children younger than three mail questions. There are many informabe met which can add to the cost. Taxes years of age. tive pamphlets available from Customs on distilled spirits like Scotch whiskey Wildlife products also present prob- and Border Protection and the Departare generally considered high, he noted. lems. Buying ivory as a gift is a bad idea, ment of Agriculture to ensure holiday Cuban rum and cigars are also often according to customs officials. “Only gifts don’t present problems stateside. available in Europe but prohibited from ivory pieces previously registered with Information is also available online import stateside by economic sanctions. Customs and Border Protection gener- at www.cbp.gov/travel/internationalAnd don’t be surprised if you get a ally may be imported,” Dean continued. visitors/kbyg/sending-us.

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Repeat appearance for career counselor of year Story and photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office

It’s only natural that cream rises to the top.

So it’s no surprise that for the second consecutive year the cream of the 16th Sustainment Brigade rose above the field of contenders in a U.S. Army Europe annual competition.

Staff Sgt. Efrain Garcia took the top honors of 2014 USAREUR Career Counselor of the Year during competition in November, which tested counselors on a variety of job and Soldier skills.

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, USAREUR commander, formally recognized the New York City native Dec. 5 with an Army Commendation Medal.

The three-day event included a standard Army physical fitness test — consisting of timed intervals of push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run; a timed 50-question written test; and an appearance before a board of five sergeants major who tested

but thank God I was able to make it in a time where it kept me competitive,” said Garcia.

Though Garcia came out on top in the 2013 USAREUR level of competition, he was unsuccessful at the Army level, as the honor went to fellow USAREUR member Staff Sgt. Eric DeStaff Sgt. Efrain Garcia accepts the theridge of the 66th USAREUR Career Counselor of the Military Intelligence Year sign of honor from Sgt. Maj. Mi- Brigade. Garcia will get another shot at chael Kouneski. earning the Army title when he competes in competitors on their military knowledge, skills and bearing. Washington, D.C. in 2015.

Like all Army career counJudges assessed each competitor based on the contents of selors, Garcia did not start his the accompanying package each military career advising Soldiers. competitor submitted.

The sergeant said recent injury made the physical training test the hardest part of this year’s competition.

“After fracturing my foot months prior to the competition it was uncomfortable running,

Garcia applied to become a career counselor.

Garcia applied to become a career counselor after serving first as a microwave systems operator and later as an infantryman.

After two years as a counselor in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York he moved to Europe, joining the 16th SB in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Garcia said his long-term goals center on helping others to become top Soldiers and career counselors as an instructor at the Army’s Recruiting and Retention School at Fort Jackson, S.C., and ultimately as a sergeant major in the Army-level career counselor program.

“I know that when I become a senior career counselor I will be able to develop and mentor fine junior career counselors into

this field and give them the tools needed to succeed,” he said.

Garcia’s immediate sights are set on returning to the Army-level competition and prove this time that he is the Army’s top career counselor, he said.

Garcia also received a gift card from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and three plaques, each commemorating his recent accomplishment.

A military career counselor aids active-duty Soldiers nearing the end of enlistment contracts with reenlisting in the Army; transitioning to Reserve components — if they want to remain in uniform but do not desire to stay on active duty after their contracts end; and changing between military occupational specialties or the job performed in the Army.

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A dad takes joy in his daughter’s exploration of a Frosty the Snowman inflatable ornament at the USO Winter Fest Dec. 13 in Hainerberg Housing. Photo right: Youths take a ride on the miniature carousel.

USO gifts winter fest, WiFi to Soldiers and families USO Rhein Main hosted its first Winter Fest Dec. 13 to celebrate with Soldiers and Families. Volunteers from Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and community organizations served up bratwurst, potato soup, kinderpunch, stollen, hot cocoa and other goodies.

The USO also opened its new cottage with a ribbon cut-

ting. The new cottage will offer free WiFi, printing, scanning and faxing, an Xbox One, a snack bar and coffee — staffed fully by USO volunteers.“We want this to be a place where community members can come in and relax — a place of meaningful community,” said Ashley Grassl, USO area operations manager.

Volunteers hand out kinderpunch to warm the spirits of festivalgoers of all ages.

Walter Murren, USO Europe regional vice president; KarlHeinz Stahl, TKS president; Helga Haub, USO advisory council president emeritus; USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin; Garrison Commander Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco; and Grant McCormick, USO Rhein Main area director cut the ribbon to open the new cottage in Hainerberg Housing.

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“Santa” — alias Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Cheney — stops by Army Community Service to hear Christmas wishes Dec. 4. Dozens of good little boys and girls stopped in to make requests. ACS also held a gift drive for its annual Angel Tree program to help give Christmas to those in need.

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Legal Advice: Properly preparing for winter driving can mitigate loss With the approaching holiday season, many are finalizing plans to visit friends and family, or take a long-awaited vacation to some snowy winter wonderland.

A lot of planning and attention goes into these travel plans, including driving in wintery conditions for long distances.

However, it’s important not to ignore the winter hazards in your daily drive to and from work. Often when accidents occur, personnel may be able to file claims with the military for their loss, but there are important things you should know in order to help prevent the loss entirely or receive the appropriate amount of compensation through the claims process.

It’s important to consider the road conditions when driving. Driving to physical training sessions while it is still dark means the day starts early for many people. Hazards in the road may be less visible at this time. Visibility may also be reduced due to snow. It’s not always optimal to go the recommended speed when there is snow or ice on the ground.

Another common hazard during the winter months is icy roads. Maintaining enough distance between the cars could prevent an accident if you hit an

icy patch.

Taking certain precautions can minimize these common hazards. The first is outfitting your car with the proper tires, whether they are all-season or winter tires. Winter tires have tread patterns specifically designed to provide traction in snow and ice.

Another option is snow chains.

Snow chains attach to the wheels of a vehicle and can be purchased to match the particular tire size. In some areas of Europe, authorities may require that snow chains or other traction aids be installed on vehicles, or at least supplied for them. This requirement may be enforced at checkpoints or by other types of inspections when traveling through those areas.

Another precaution to take is weighing down the back of your car, especially if you have a rear wheel drive car. Rear wheel drive cars do not have much weight positioned over the rear of the car, so they lack pressure on the rear wheels to keep them from skidding. A solution is to add some weight to the trunk of your car with sand bags.

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Drivers are advised to take precautionary steps to be prepared for emergencies in winter driving to lower chances of loss. check your washer fluid every time is one way to do so. you fill up for gas. If you are going on If you have any questions about a long trip, make sure you have a spare whether you may have a claim, visit the gallon of washer fluid in your trunk in Wiesbaden Area Claims Office in the case you run low.

Welcome Center, Clay Kaserne buildSimple steps such as these could pos- ing 1023W, or call mil 537-0664 or civ sibly save your life or another’s. There (0611) 143-537-0664. The Claims Office is always a duty to mitigate damages is open Monday through Wednesday and when filing a claim. Failure to do so Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; could result in contributory negligence. Thursday 1-4 p.m. (Submitted by the Being prepared for the winter weather Wiesbaden Legal Center Claims Office)

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Community notes ... Community notes Holiday religious events

A Hanukkah celebration with a menorah lighting, dreidels and latkes will be held Dec. 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Clay Chapel. Contact Chaplain (Capt.) David Ruderman at david.n.ruderman.mil@mail. mil for details. Hainerberg Chapel hosts a Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m., a combined Protestant Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. and a Midnight Mass at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24. A Christmas Day Mass will be held Dec. 25 at 9:30 a.m. and a New Year’s Eve Mass Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at Hainerberg Chapel.

holds English as a Second Language classes Dec. 18 from 7-8:30 p.m., Mainz Christmas Market tour Dec. 19 and a tour of the Hessen State Parliament Jan. 15. Call ACS at civ (0611) 143-548-9201 for details.

Community Information Exchange

The next Community Information Exchange will be held Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Activity Center on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne.

Follow it live on the Garrison Fellowship, Bible Wiesbaden Facebook page.

BOSS gets busy

Red Cross classes, blood drive

Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers features free BOSS movie night Mondays at 6 p.m. and a BOSS Christmas Party Dec. 19. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9815 or stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne for more information.

Commissary holiday hours

American Girl Social

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross holds a new volunteer orientation Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon and a babysitting with pediatric CPR and first aid class Dec. 29 and 30 at 9 a.m.

The Wiesbaden Commissary will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 31.

An American Girl Doll Social will be held Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Library.

Make reservations at the library in advance or call civ (0611) 143-548-9821.

Relocation Readiness events

Reconnection workshops

Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness Program

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross offers free and confi-

Getting all dogged up The Kordonowys get their king cavalier, Caramel, in wardrobe before his big moment with Santa at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Clinic Dec. 5, where even the pets got an opportunity to take photos with Santa. The clinic’s hours of operation will change Jan. 3 to Monday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thursday and Friday. Find more information about local veterinary services at www.wiesbaden. army.mil/sites/services/veterinary_services.asp.

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dential reconnection workshops for military families going through redeployment. Workshops address communicating clearly and focus on topics such as exploring stress and trauma, identifying depression, relating to children and working through anger. For information about holding a workshop for your family or group call the Red Cross at civ (0611) 143548-1760, email wiesbaden@ redcross.org or stop by the office in Building 1206 on Clay Kaserne.

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is necessary to alleviate safety concerns on this constricted portion of the street.

Holiday tree safety

Community members are advised to take a few precautions during the holidays to ensure a safe time for everyone.

Make sure the Christmas tree is watered regularly and kept away from any heat sources, check holiday lights to ensure no frayed cables or burnt out bulbs, never use candles on or around tree (candles are not permitted in on-post housing or barracks).

The Protestant Women of the Welfare grants Do you belong to a private Chapel host fellowship, worship organization in the Wiesbaden and Bible study every Tuesday community that is in need from 9-11:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. of funds for a worthy cause? at the Hainerberg Chapel. Child Consider applying for a Wicare is provided. esbaden Community Spouses Traffic changes on Club welfare grant at http:// Texasstrasse wiesbadenspousesclub.com/ The traffic pattern on Texas welfare_grants. For more Strasse in Hainerberg Housing information send an email to has changed. On school days the welfare@wiesbadenspousessection of Texasstrasse between club.com.

Mississippi Strasse and Florida Car seat checkups Strasse is closed to traffic from The Family Advocacy Pro7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except for gram holds car seat checkups school buses. All other times of the last Tuesday of the month the day/week, Texasstrasse will from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the be one-way only from the in- Wiesbaden Entertainment Centersection of Mississippistrasse ter parking lot. Call civ (0611) to Virginiastrasse. This change 143-548-9201 to register.

Sponsorship training

Soldier and civilian sponsorship training is held the third Thursday of every month from 1:30-2 p.m. at the Education Center, building 1023 (the Soldier for Life Center) on Clay Kaserne (Classroom 8).

Youth of the Chapel

The High School Outreach Club meets Mondays from 5:307:15 p.m. The Middle School Outreach Club meets Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. and a Bible Study group meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The clubs and groups meet in Building 7750 in Hainerberg Housing.

Breastfeeding support

Nursing babies, mothers and mothers-to-be are invited to the La Leche League meetings held on the fourth Friday of the month (the third Fridays in November and December) at 10 a.m. at the USO Cottage in Hainerberg Housing. Call Carol at civ (06257) 942 869 or email carol.hunter@lalecheliga.de for more information.

Tips on local culture

All service members, civilians and family members are invited to attend one of the host nation orientations to pick up tips on the culture, language and ways to get around Wiesbaden.

The orientations are held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and start at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center (upstairs).

Bring euro for lunch.

Mainz-Kastel breakfast Charley’s Steakery at the Mainz-Kastel Storage Station food court is now offering breakfast Monday to Friday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.

AAFES Tent Sale

The Hainerberg Shopping Center Exchange holds Tent Sales through Dec. 21 featuring an Oktoberfest, wine, a Turkish Bazaar, antiques and more.

Become aCub Scouts

Are you a boy entering first through fifth-grade interested in having fun? Cub Scouting is a fun and exciting activity for boys aimed at building character and citizenship while developing personal fitness. Email pack65wiesbaden@googlemail.com for more information about Scouting opportunities with Pack 65.

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Schools page — Partners in education Schoolbits School holidays

Wiesbaden Department of Defense Dependents Schools will be closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 for winter break.

Schools will also be closed Jan. 19 to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Jan. 22 for a teacher work day.

‘Best for Vets College’

The Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” list of top online and nontraditional schools is out, and the University of Maryland University College is ranked number one. (Courtesy of the UMUC Marketing)

PTA scholarships

The European Parent Teacher Association will be awarding scholarships to 2015 graduating seniors. Application deadline is March 3, 2015. Contact Lois Dent at lois.dent@eu.dodea.edu for details.

Spouses Club scholarships

The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club is accepting applications for WCSC merit-based scholarships through Feb. 28, 2015. Last year the organization gave away $55,000 to 37 high school seniors and continuing education students in the Wiesbaden military community. Get an application from high school counselors, Army Community Service or online at wiesbadencommunityspousesclub.com.

Science, tech conference challenges ‘STEMposium’: future engineers with Ebola crisis Story and photo by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

More than one hundred of the world’s future engineers converged in Wiesbaden to tackle one of the year’s biggest crises: the Ebola virus epidemic.

The annual DoDDS-Europe STEMposium held Dec. 7-12, with the theme “Confront Disaster… Engage Your Mind…

Save the World,” challenged teams of aspiring high school science, technology, engineering and math students from high schools all over Europe to solve the problem of containing Ebola in the Wiesbaden military community.

Upon arrival, the teams were thrust into a crisis. Each team consisted of a robotics engineer, computer simulator, green technology engineer, bioengineer, environmental engineer and civil engineer. During the week, students attended handson “STEMinars” focused on specific areas of engineering and science. They work with practicing scientists and engineers during demonstrations and open labs. The U.S. Air Force also engages the students in weather technology, robotics, emergency management, and medical response activities.

One of the highlights of the week was the open house, when parents, teachers, school administrators and other students were invited to watch the STEMposium students test the strength of their towers. Yells

Students, parents, teachers and school administrators wait with bated breath as Pendzich, left, and Chris Weller from Shape High School in Belgium test the strength of towers the students built at the open house Dec. 11. and gasps filled the room as added Pendzich. the rocks kept building. Just a “They were impressed with few more, then crash. Cheers the displays, saying they were erupted as the miniature wood- outstanding,” he said. “I’d have en tower collapsed, its integrity to concur.” tested to the limit.

Students were eager to “The objective is to store explain their projects, illusas much of trated with t’s a once-in-a- posters, charts the stress in the structure lifetime thing and I and diagrams as possible,” will never forget it.” displayed in the explained room.

Frank Pendzich, Wiesbaden “It was awesome,” said High School engineering and Angela Jean Francois, a junior technology instructor, to a cap- at Wiesbaden High School tive audience. “The results can who served as Team Delta’s be destructive.” bioengineer. “I like bioengiEngineers from the 5th neering, so it was perfect for Signal Brigade evaluated the me. I was surprised to know projects using criteria from the that bioengineering deals with engineering and design process, forensics, and I got to learn how

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Paying for school lunches

Did you know that you can pay for your child’s school lunch online at https:// www.mypaymentsplus.com/ default.aspx? You can also pay at the Customer Service Desk in the Wiesbaden Main Exchange. (Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Middle School’s Weekly Wildcat)

SpeakUp survey

Parents and students are encouraged to take the Speak Up survey at http:// www.speakup4schools.org/ Speakup2014/DefaultDoDEA.aspx.

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blood splatter analysis uses the Pythagorean theorem.”

Her teammate Ashley Roberts, the team’s green technology engineer from Brussels American School, was equally enthusiastic.

“I think if I could do it again, I definitely would,” she said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing and I will never forget it.

I mean, I saw this thing [a cell energy model] on the first day and I would have chucked it, but now I understand it.”

Students may only participate once, in order to allow more to take part every year. For more information, contact Pendzich at (0611) 3600-5144 or frank.pendzich@eu.dodea.edu.

Making friends

Tyrone Calixote, an eighth-grader at Wiesbaden Middle School fluent in German, translates for Principal Dr. Susan Hargis as she introduces students from Heinrich-von-Brentano Schule in Hochheim Dec. 12. The students were given a tour to learn about American schools and treated to a pizza lunch at the Teen Center.

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Sports and leisure

By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor

Take a hike:

Volksmarching notes

@ The calendar for volksmarching in

Germany, Terminliste 2015, is available for €3 in the start hall at most events. This useful booklet lists dates, locations, points of contact and other information for each of the scheduled events in Germany. Also provided is an extensive list of permanent trails.

Kaiserslautern- and Spangdahlemarea wanderers may also want to pick up the 2015 volksmarching calendars for France, Luxembourg, or Belgium; some or all of these may be available for €2 or €3 from the DVV Awards Officer when present at an event. @ New this year, and replacing the worldwide IVV calendar, is the IVV-Europa 2015 Calendar. This volksmarching calendar provides event information in 19 European countries, to include Germany, and is available for €10 from the DVV Awards Officer. @ Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm. @Got a comment? Found something you’d like to correct? Want to change ‘unknown’ to a useful trail description? Write the editor at volksmarch@gmail. com with the subject “Feedback.” @ Many thanks to readers James Meredith and Pat and Cheryl Patterson for providing event brochures.

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uxembourg-Limpertsberg, Luxembourg (L-1750) — A few years ago, this event was recommended by volksmarching enthusiast Kay Garsnett who especially enjoys “…December volksmarches that combine St. Nick or Christmas celebrations.” Last year, this writer participated in the event and can second Kay’s thoughts. This Saturday-only walk has its trails passing by the town’s Christmas market. It’s a long drive from the KMC (about 90 minutes), but if you’ve got the time and the weather is nice, should be a worthwhile trip. From the Kaiserslautern military community, use A6 toward Saarbrücken. At Kreuz Neunkirchen connect with A8 toward Luxembourg and continue across the border where it becomes A13. At the Croix de Bettembourg interchange, take A3 toward Luxembourg. Just past the Croix

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de Gasperich, the autobahn ends at a roundabout; take the second exit onto B3. Use N3, N50, N57, Boulevard Royal, N52, Avenue Victor Hugo, Square Edouard Andre and Rue Jean-Baptiste Fresez. Watch for IVV signs leading to the start at Limpertsberg.

From Bitburg, expect slightly less than an hour’s drive. Take B257 south to Echternacherbrück and the border. Cross the Sûre river into Luxembourg and continue toward Luxembourg City using E29 and E421.

Once in Luxembourg City, follow IVV signs to Limpertsberg.

Start: Hall Victor Hugo at 60 Avenue Victor Hugo Saturday: 1-5 p.m. (6 and 12 km) Trail: Hilly in places, passing by the Christmas Market Award: None.

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llendorf (56370) — Expect a pretty walk in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus northwest of Wiesbaden on this end-of-2014 walk. From Wiesbaden, use A66 toward Frankfurt and A3 toward Limburg, exit at Bad Camberg (44) and follow a secondary road to Beuerbach, Ketternschwalbach and Panrod.

Change roads to head toward Burgschwalbach and Zollhaus and connect with B-274 to reach the start.

Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at Hauptstrasse 67 Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 8 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. (15 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

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retzenheim/Nahe (55559) — This event is just up the road from Bad Kreuznach in the direction of Bingen. You’ll enjoy the walk as long as you watch for the trail markings — it’s easy to make a wrong turn here. From Bad Kreuznach take B48 north to Bretzenheim. From Wiesbaden and points east take A60 toward Bingen, continuing at its end on a two-lane road to Gensingen. Follow IVV directional signs to Langenlonsheim and Bretzenheim.

Start: Kronenberghalle on Winzenheimer Strasse Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (15 km) Trail: Somewhat hilly, vineyards. Award: None.

Weekend of Jan. 10-11

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Limburg. From Wiesbaden, use A66 toward Frankfurt and A3 toward Köln. Exit at Limburg-Süd (43), use B8 through Lindenholzhausen and Niederbrechen, then pick up a secondary road to reach the start at Runkel.

Start: Stadthalle at Am Sportplatz 3 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 amd 20 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: Set of two latte macchiato tumblers and two tealight holders.

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chweppenhausen (55444) — The trails at this event are part of the IVV-Rundwanderweg Hunsrück, a year-round system of permanent trails offering participants seven routes totaling 160 kilometers.

This walk is easily reached from Wiesbaden using A60 toward Bingen, A61 toward Ludwigshafen, and the Waldlaubersheim exit (47). Follow IVV signs on secondary roads through Windesheim to the start. From the KMC, use A6 toward Mannheim, A63 toward Mainz and A61 toward Koblenz. Exit at Waldlaubersheim (47) to use secondary roads to the start at Schweppenhausen.

Start: Schlossgartenhalle Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to noon (5, 10 amd 20 km) Trail: Hilly trails, fields and woods Award: None.

Weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1

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leinich/Hunsrück (54483) — This event is north-northwest of Idar-Oberstein and fairly accessible to volksmarchers in other locations.

From Wiesbaden and points east, use Autobahns 60 toward Bingen and 61 toward Koblenz, then exit at Rheinböllen (45). Follow B-50 past Simmern, Kirchberg, and Hahn Airport to reach a minor road at Hochscheid that leads to Kleinich. From Baumholder, head toward Neubrücke via minor roads to reach B-41/B-269. Head north through Birkenfeld to connect with B-327 toward Hahn Airport. Take the minor road at Hochscheid to the start at Kleinich. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 toward Saarbrücken and 62 toward Trier, and exit at Birkenfeld (4). Take B41/B-269 north to Morbach and B-327 toward Hahn Airport. Use the minor road at Hochscheid to reach Kleinich.

unkel an der Lahn (65594) — The walk is north of Wiesbaden and east of

Start: Gemeindehaus at Orts Strasse 53 Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 15 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: From previous events.

Things to do ... Things to do

USO travel Join the USO for trips to the Stuttgart Christmas Market Dec. 20, Cologne Christmas Market Dec. 20, Rothenburg Christmas Market Dec. 21, Christmas in Bassano del Grappa (Italy) Dec. 22-26, Black Forest Dec. 26, the Brussels Winter Festival Dec. 27, the Technical Museum in Sinsheim Jan. 10, Tropic Islands Express Jan. 17, Speyer and Sea Life Aquarium Jan. 24 and the Riesling Route Jan. 25. Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 143-548-5106 for more information.

A guide to volksmarching in the Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area

Outdoor Recreation trips

Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation goes to Rothenburg Dec. 20. Outdoor Rec also offers Christmas and New Years in Greece and Italy Dec. 20 to Jan 2, skiing and snowboarding in Bellamonte (Italy) Dec. 21-26, partying in Calella (Spain) Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, Black Forest ski and snowboard day trip Jan. 3 and overnight Jan. 10-11 and Chamonix-Blanc Jan. 15-19. Call civ (0611) 143548-9801for more information.

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‘Messiah’ sing-along

The St. Augustine’s Church (English Church) in Wiesbaden invites all of Wiesbaden for a sing-along version of Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

The St. Augustine Chamber Orchestra and a cast of solo singers will support the event.

For more information visit www. staugustines-wiesbaden.de.

Christmas Circus in Biebrich

The renowned Christmas circus offers fun for the whole family Dec. 19 – Jan. 5 at the

Gibber Kerb fest grounds in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Bleichwiesenstrasse. Tickets range from €10-€30 and are available at (0152) 2666-1609. More information is at www.wiesbadenerweihnachtscircus.de.

‘Peter Pan’

The English-language Theater Unlimited Performing Company presents “Peter Pan,” a new musical adventure, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 2 and 6 p.m. in the Bad Homburg Kurtheater.

Call civ (06172) 178 3710 for reservations.

Area Christmas markets

Explore Christmas markets in Wiesbaden through Dec. 23, in Mainz through Dec. 23, in Rüdesheim through Dec. 21 and in Frankfurt through Dec. 22.

Chanukah celebration

The Jewish community of Wiesbaden invites all to celebrate Chanukah Dec. 21 at the Roncalli House at Friedrich Strasse 26-28.

Enjoy kreppel (donuts), singing and dance and choir performances. For more information visit www.jg-wi.de.

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Sports and leisure Wiesbaden High School point guard Rebecca Russel pushes the ball on the fast break to beat a Bitburg defender to the basket during action in the team’s home opener Dec. 6.

Sport shorts New hours in January

The Wiesbaden Fitness Center will have new hours starting Jan. 1. The center will be open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, federal and training holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9831 for more information.

Krav Maga, self defense workshops

The Wiesbaden fitness center offers a women’s self-defense course 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 and a Krav Maga basic workshop 1:30-5:30 p.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9831 for more information.

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Warrior winter sports heat up

ing champions, the Lady Warriors are practicing really hard in order have high hopes to keep it that way. to take first place in our only home “I want a repeat of last season meet that we have this season,” said Despite the weather being a little colder, winter sports action more than anything. It would be an Ian Hughes, senior returning wresis heating up at Wiesbaden High amazing feeling to leave my senior tler, who reported that the team took School after strong showings on year with two basketball champion- second overall in the competition.

The wrestling team had a total the courts, mats and in the pool by ships,” said Martin. of four first-place finishers: Ian The boys are hopeful to gain the Warrior athletes.

Hughes, Jeremiah Gerber, Matt title they came so close to winning Competition in the Division I Hall and Zach Krapf. last year and are working hard for Department of Defense Dependents it, as the outcome of opening weekMaking a splash Schools-Europe 2014-15 basketThe Wiesbaden Wahoos swim ball, wrestling and cheerleading end play suggests. The boys routed the Barons with two commanding team hosted a home meet — The seasons kicked off Dec. 5-6.

The Warriors boys and girls victories; winning 69-35 on Friday Battle of the Bubble — Dec. 7 and performed well at the largest meet basketball teams contended against and 64-24 on Saturday.

“We played really cohesively as the team will participate in all Bitburg both days, opening the season on the road and returning a team but most of all we played a season. Some standout swimmers home the following day. The girls great defense,” said Isaah Negron, include Max Petrunyak, Nina Song, secured an easy win Friday night sophomore point guard. “We didn’t Marina Levochkina, Jon Roddy, with a score of 47-32 over the lady allow them to put up any easy shots. Maddie Williams and Antonia Barons. But action the next day had Both wins were a great start to our Wright who lead the way with the fastest times for qualification. everyone on the edge of their seats season.”

After the opening weekend of during their home opener; as they On the mats The wrestling team opened the competition, hopes among fans are held on to win 39-37.

“I think this weekend went well season away at Ansbach on Dec. 5 high for the Warrior teams; with because we won, however we still and had a solid start to its season. expectations to bring several chamhave some fine tuning to do like Even though the team is less in pionships back to Wiesbaden at any team does at the beginning of number this year its roster has season’s end. (Mackinley Bullock, the season,” said Cierra Martin, several contenders who hope to go a Wiesbaden High School senior, is a student with the garrison’s far throughout the season. senior captain.

“It was a good first meet, but we Public Affairs Office.)

Coming into the season as reignBy Mackinley Bullock Special to the Herald Union

Jingle all the way The 5th Signal Command guidon bearer, Santa and elf, head to the finish of the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk Dec. 13 outside of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. More than 250 individuals took part in the last run in the 2014 series of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation monthly five-kilometer events offered by Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness Program. The 2015 series will begin again with the “March Madness” fun run.

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Free exercise classes

Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness offers free Zumba classes Mondays at 9 a.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 p.m.; aerobics (Turbo Kick and Cardio Circuit) Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Army Community Service cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing, building 7790. Call civ (0611) 143-5489201 for details.

Holiday fitness options

Don’t let holiday eating weigh you down. The Wiesbaden Fitness Center offers a variety of fitness classes — Krav Maga, Zumba, FFT, Spin, Muscle Failure, Yoga, Pilates and more — to keep you moving and in shape through the holidays. Check out December’s fitness classes at http://wiesbaden. armymwr.com. Classes are $5 each or $45 for a book of 10 vouchers.

2015 Fitness Resolution Day

Kick off the new year with free classes, demonstrations, contests and competitions at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s Fitness Resolution Day Jan. 24.

Recreational shooting

Head to the Wackernheim Range (Ober-Olmer Strasse 37, 55263) to enjoy some recreational shooting Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and March 21. Cost is $8 with membership in Wiesbaden’s Hunting Fishing and Sport Shooting Program, $12 for non-members.

First-timers must register for the mandatory safety briefing by 9:45 a.m. Call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

Cheer on Warriors

Show your support for Wiesbaden High School athletes during competition at home during its 2014-15winter sports season. The basketball teams host Vilseck High School Jan. 9 and 10; Patch Jan. 16 and 17; Ramstein Jan. 31; Kaiserslautern Feb. 7; and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-European Basketball and Cheerleading Championships Feb. 18-21. The marksmanship team hosts competitions at home Jan. 10 and Jan. 24.

Wiesbaden Volksmarching Club

The Wiesbaden International Wandering Club is now an official private organization — already recognized by the DVV and IVV. WIWC members are entitled to participate in bus trips as well as monthly meetings and other events. Find out about upcoming events by visiting www.wiwc-volksmarching.de or come to a general membership and information meeting on the third Monday of each month at the Landchen Restaurant and Sportsbar (Oberfeld 7, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim).

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For your health Ready and Resilient ... Ready and Resilient

Fitness tool gives real age, insight to overall health

By Thomas Blakely

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Ready and Resilient (R2) Director

What’s your Real Age Are you younger or older than you should be?

To find out, the Army has a great tool known as RealAge. A person’s “RealAge” is a determination of how old one’s body truly is, based on medical conditions, lifestyle and health habits.

Roughly 70% of one’s overall health is determined by how well he or she takes

care of himself or herself. Knowi n g o n e ’s RealAge can give greater insight into an individual’s overall health and well-being.

Located within the ArmyFit environment at https://armyfit.army.mil, an individual can use the Global Assessment Tool to assess overall health

in a number of different categories or dimensions such as emotional, social, family, spiritual and physical. The results of this assessment will than tell one’s RealAge — whether one is older or younger than the age according to an official birth date.

An individual can use the outcome, which is presented as a numerical score, to make health-conscience decisions regarding emotional, social, family, spiritual and physical dimensions of one’s life.

The difference between your RealAge and actual age can tell one if he or she is expected to live longer. Healthy habits such as getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, eating the right portion sizes and exercising regularly can help lower an individual’s RealAge. Army Fit, the GAT and RealAge are all open to Soldiers, civilians and family members. Leveraging these powerful tools and resources can be the first step toward making one healthier and more resilient.

Eye injuries avoidable with use of proper eye protection

By Terri Moon Cronk

American Forces Press Service

When on the field of play or the field of battle, having vision is critical.

That is why leaders are taking this opportunity to remind service members to take care when it comes to protecting one’s eyes.

Dr. Robert Mazzoli, an ophthalmologist at the Vision Center of Excellence at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., noted the Iraq and Afghanistan wars of more than a decade produced a historic high in the percentage of eye injuries.

“When we were first going into Iraq, eye injuries accounted for 25 percent of all combat casualties,” he said. “That's because people weren't wearing their eye protection.”

That was when warfare was different and comprised mostly of artillery, Mazzoli said. After the introduction of improvised explosive devices, he said, eye injuries dropped to about 10 to 15 percent, which still is higher than it's been in the U.S. history of war.

After witnessing fellow troops with compromised or lost vision, service members eventually began to understand the importance of wearing their protective eyewear, he noted.

The military is assertive about its service members wearing protective eye wear, Mazzoli said.

“If you can't see, you can't shoot [and] that becomes in-

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Another approach to keeping eyes healthy is to take breaks from electronics, such as computer monitors, smartphones, tablets, GPS units and other items with screens, because they strain the eye from “near work,” he said.

Activities such as crocheting, woodworking and reading books also qualify as “near” work, he pointed out Televisions usually don't apply because they are not close enough to cause eyestrain, Mazzoli said.

For “near” activities, Mazzoli suggests the “20/20/20 rule:” Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Routine eye examinations are important to maintaining Whether on the battlefield or the playing field, service members should take necessary healthy eyes, he said, adding that a family eye history of a care to properly protect one's eyes to avoid injury." disease such as glaucoma or effective to the unit and the said. “The number-one point Basketball is a common source diabetes dictates how often people should visit their eye service member,” he said. is to wear eye protection even of eye injuries, he said.

The military spent a lot of when you don't think you need “Even LeBron James [of the doctor.

Wearing sunglasses with money on improving its eye- it, because that's when you're NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers] wear, Mazzoli said. going to wish you had it. wore a big plastic mask because ultraviolet protection year“We have continually modi“Eye injuries are completely he got elbowed and broke his round also is important for healthy vision, he said. fied, improved and refined com- avoidable,” Mazzoli said. nose,” he said.

The eye “is the window to bat eye protection," for such Even outside the combat When an eye injury occurs, it issues as visual clarity, he said, arena, some 90 percent of eye is critical to not apply pressure the body, because [certain] adding that the combat eye pro- injuries that happen at home to the eye before seeing a doctor diseases such as hypertension tection the military is fielding is could be prevented by wearing to avoid further damage, Maz- and diabetes can be seen in the bulletproof and can stop frag- eye protection, he said. zoli emphasized. Unlike tight back of the eye,” Mazzoli said.

He added, “If we see diaments. And since about 2005, Simple activities such as tourniquets and compresses commercial eyeglass compa- using a hammer, stretching a used to stop bleeding in other betic changes going on in the nies have contracted with the bungee cord or using weed eat- parts of the body, eye injuries eye, there's a good chance military to make combat eye- ers are common causes of eye should not be patched, he said. those kinds of changes are wear a bit more fashionable too, injuries when protective eyeShielding the eye with happening in the kidney, the doctor said. wear isn't used, Mazzoli said. glasses or sunglasses is accept- brain, heart, liver and every“Prevention is always betRecreational activities also able as long as they do not touch where else in the body,” he pointed out. ter than treatment,” Mazzoli can take a toll on eye injuries. the eye, Mazzoli said.

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Bulletin board Movie plots

In "Annie" a foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

At the movies Dec.18-31 Dec. 18 — Addicted (R) 7 p.m.

Dec. 19 — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 20 — Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 4 p.m., The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 21 — Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 4 p.m., The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 22 — Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 7 p.m.

Dec. 23 — Closed Dec. 24 — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 25 — Annie (PG) 7 p.m.

Dec. 26 — Into the Woods (PG) 7 p.m.

Dec. 27 — Annie (PG) 4 p.m., Unbroken (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 28 — Into the Woods (PG) 4 p.m., Unbroken (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 29 — Unbroken (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dec. 30 — Closed Dec. 31 — Into the Woods (PG) 4 p.m.

Jan. 1 — Closed

(Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Visit https:// www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/ Hainerberg-(Wiesbaden)-1368178 for more accurate dates and times.)

"The Hobbit - The Battle of the Five Armies" A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.

Taunus Team Bonus: Razzle Dazzle Turkey Raffle The Taunus Movie Theater team presents the Razzle Dazzle Turkey Raffle, where movie goers get a chance to win a Popeye’s Cajun-Style Turkey. Pre-purchase a ticket from 1-6 p.m. on Dec. 19 for the 7 p.m. showing of “The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies” and receive a raffle ticket that will be automatically entered into the drawing that will be held on Dec. 19 after the feature in the concession area at the Taunus Theater. Also, with a pre-purchased ticket receipt, get 15 percent off your next meal at one of the Hainerberg Restaurants. *One ticket per purchased admission only. Purchase receipt is valid at the following participating Restaurants: Taco Bell, Popeye’s Chicken, Burger King, Anthony´s Pizza or Baskin-Robins for Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 only. Limited to one receipt per customer visit and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Addicted (R) — Successful business woman Zoe Reynard appears to have attained it all: the dream husband she loves, two wonderful children and a flourishing career. As perfect as everything appears from the outside, Zoe is still drawn to temptations she cannot escape or resist.

As she pursues a secretive life, Zoe finds herself risking it all when she heads down a perilous path she may not survive.

The Hobbit (PG-13) (3D) — The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. As he succumbs to dragonsickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead.

Night at the Museum (PG) — Get ready for the most adventure-filled Night At the Museum ever as Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

Annie (PG) — Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hardknock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything's about to change when the hard-nosedtycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks — advised by his brilliant VP, Grace and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy- makes a thinlyveiled campaign move and takes her in.

Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.

Unbroken (PG-13) — An unbelieveable and inspiring true story about the resilient power of the human spirit.

Into the Woods (PG-13) — A modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical is tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

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Annual tree lighting event transforms Clay Kaserne, readies community for celebration

By Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

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Werner Gaug plays a French horn solo in front of the Landespolizeiorchester Hessen as they perform the piece “Horn Konzert Es-Dur” for members of the military community in Wiesbaden during a Christmas concert in celebration of German-American friendship Dec. 9 at the Hainerberg Chapel.

Friendship set to music Story and photos by Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

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famous American poet once said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.”

And just as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow realized music’s power of uniting cultures, so too did Dr. Franz Walter and the USO Dec. 9 when they presented the Americans in Wiesbaden the Landespolizeiorchester.

“We wanted people to come together,” said Walter, USO volunteer who shouldered much of the task of coordinating the special event in the Hainerberg Chapel, billed as a Christmas concert in celebration of German-American friendship. “It’s to say thank you and to express our gratitude to the Americans in Wiesbaden.”

“What music does is great.

Music just brings people together,” said Daniel Steen, USO volunteer.

“This kind of thing is appropriate for building friendships.”

The event brought nearly 300 together in one of the oldest sectors of the military neighborhood; Hainerberg Housing, around since 1954, according to Walter,who has volunteered for 30 years with the American service organization.

The longtime friend to the American military community said, “The impact of the U.S. forces is tremendous to Wiesbaden,” and wanted make a grand gesture of

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kindness to show “how good relations here are.”

The concert was symbolic of the friendship between the U.S. forces and Hessen, and also served as an informal tribute to the establishment of the German state and a nod to the efforts made during the Berlin Airlift nearly seven decades before.

This was the second time the Hessen Police Orchestra played to the exclusive audience, and though the first concert turnout seemed somewhat disheartening, Walter and Alfred Herr, conductor, were willing to have another go at it for the sake of keeping Laurie-Anne McGowan sings the the long-standing friendship spiritual “Little Baby Jesus” during the Christmas concert Dec. 9. kindled.

“We’ll try it again,” said like the programs it traditionally Walter, recounting that the weather on that evening in 2013 plays in other venues, which comprised more classical and opera. was unfavorable.

“We had experiences with The group added a few holiday Americans in other places such tunes also to please its American as the Marktkirche, and there audience.

“This is a nice contrast to the were often more Americans than Germans,” Herr said, convinced U.S. Army Europe Band Holiday bad weather was the blame for Concert,” said Robert Gilpatrick, the low attendance in 2013. “I USO administrative assistant who knew the Americans would show also sat in with the band and played up this time.” the trombone. “This is a nice way Herr said he remains hopeful of the Germans presenting back in keeping the fire burning in the to us.” friendship.

The USAREUR concert was “It’s normal [the humble begin- held Dec. 16 at the Wiesbaden ning]. We are building a tradition,” Kurhaus, where the U.S. Army in Wiesbaden presented the holiday he said.

The band’s playlist was much concert to the German community.

ights, sirens, Santa.

That was the order of the evening when the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community gathered for its annual Tree Lighting celebration Dec. 5 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne.

Kids from one to 92 engaged in a variety of holiday activities, welcoming the Jolly Old Elf — who made his entrance by fire truck rather than by sleigh — and the spirit of the holidays with music, crafts, food and games.

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, with the help a few community youths pushed the plunger to illuminate the holiday tree, but not before the general welcomed the crowd and reminded all to remember Soldiers and military members who would be deployed to combat zones during the holidays.

The scene of a small winter village was the setting as festival booths and hundreds of people surrounded the spruce pine standing about 46 feet, or 14 meters, high in the center of the square.

More tha A variety of musical offerings kept the days wh airwaves filled with holiday harmony as the event featured performances from the community schools (Wiesbaden High and Middle Schools, and Hainerberg and Aukamm Elementary Schools), U.S. Army Europe Band Kaiser Brass and a special session from The New Generation Band, a German pop and folklore band from Bischöfliches Willigis-Gymnasium and Maria Ward-Schule Mainz.

Wiesbaden Middle School cheerleaders also performed a few routines at the center of the indoor festivities.

Children made their way around the celebration

Visitors to the tree lighting celebration are trea of The New Generation Band, a German pop and Bischöfliches Willigis-Gymnasium and Maria War

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en welcomes holiday season

Photos by Chrystal Smith

an 2,000 gathered on the square in front of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Dec. 5 to light the community Christmas tree and set the mood for the holihile enjoying food, games, music and crafts.

taking time to make holiday crafts, bounce a few rounds in the bouncy castle, play games and mail letters to Santa.

And while there was much fun to be had all around the arena, the highlight of the evening for most was the opportunity to get a picture with Santa. Nearly 300 waited their turn in line to get the traditional photo with the man who has been keeping tabs on those who have been naughty and nice.

Photos with Santa were taken courtesy of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recre- Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, USAREUR comation Special Events mander, employs the help of commuand can be viewed nity youths to light the tree and get the celebration underway Dec. 5. Phoand downloaded at to right: An elf tosses a ball to try his the Wiesbaden Famskill at toppling a stack of cans at one ily and MWR Faceof the carnival games on the square. book page.

Wars Post 27, Wiesbaden Dental DFMWR said thanks to the behind-the-scenes Care, BMW Karl and Company, efforts of the Directorate of Military Auto Source and AnPublic Works, Airmen volun- drews Federal Credit Union.

“Everyone comes together to teers from 485th Intelligence Squadron, Better Opportunities make these things happen and for Single Soldiers, Wiesbaden to make Wiesbaden our home in ated to the stylings Outreach Kontakt Club, and Germany,” said Joe Harris, chief d folklore band from Red Cross and the event spon- of FMWR Special Events division. rd-Schule Mainz. sors — Veterans of Foreign “It’s truly a community effort.”

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Have fun with the locals Winter solstice Sun, Dec 21 Wiesbaden, Schloss Freudenberg Enjoy the longest night and the shortest day of the year (winter solstice) together with friends and see the traditional large bonfire at Schloss Freudenberg’s castle gardens on December 21 in Wiesbaden. The fire will be lit at sunset. For more information visit www.schlossfreudenberg.de

EVENTS Christmas music in the church Sun, Dec 21 Wiesbaden, Christophoruskirche Listen to the sound of Christmas music on December 21 at the Christophoruskirche (Christophorus Church) in Wiesbaden. You will be surrounded by candle lights providing an ambience that will put you in the Christmas feeling, if you haven’t gotten into the spirit yet. The candle light music will start at 5 p.m.

For more information visit www.bach-wiesbaden.de.

Christmas market Now – Sun, Dec 21 Bernkastel-Kues, old city center Experience the charm and one of a kind atmosphere in Bernkastel-Kues now and up to December 21. The medieval Mosel historic town center has lots to offer. Over 40 festive booths are offering goodies from mulled wine (Glühwein) to handcrafted gifts. One of the biggest highlights will be on December 20 where the skies will be illuminated by fireworks. The fireworks will start at 6:30 p.m.

For more info visit www.bernkastel.de.

Christmas market Now – Mon, Dec 22 Frankfurt, city center From November 26 until December 22, Frankfurt’s Christmas market is one of the biggest and most popular in the entire country. Elaborate decorations and a huge Christmas tree on Paulsplatz turn this trip into an adventure for the whole family. Endless stands offer a variety of food, art and toys.

Opening hours are Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

For more information visit www.frankfurt-tourismus.de.

Christmas market Now – Tue, Dec 23 Mainz, city center The historic Christmas market around the Marktplatz (Market Square) of Mainz takes place from November 28 to December 23. Enjoy “gebrannte mandeln” (roasted almonds) and Glühwein (mulled wine) next to the thousand year old St. Martin’s Cathedral. Stroll through the alleys with decorated stands and find traditional Christmas handicrafts and other small presents.

Special highlights are the life-size nativity at the cathedral and the eleven meter high Christmas pyramid, both made of wood. Fairground rides for children are available. Opening hours are Sun – Thu 11 a.m. – 8.30 p.m. and Fri + Sat 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

For more information visit the city’s website at www.mainz.de.

Christmas market Now – Tue, Dec 23 Köln, Alter Markt Cologne Christmas market is the biggest market in the city, located at the Alter Markt (old town square). From November 24 to December 23 you can stroll through the streets to find great gifts from handmade items to table cloths. The angels market, located in the Neumarkt square, is known to be one of Cologne’s original markets that revived the Christmas market tradition in the 1970’s. For more information visit www.koeln.de

Harry Potter - The Exhibition Now – Sun, Feb 1 Köln, Odysseum Calling all Harry Potter fans! Come to the Harry Potter Exhibition in Köln and be taken away into the world of Hogwarts.

See the classrooms and the great hall.

See all the costumes, as well as all the equipment that the students used. Ticket prices vary starting at €29.95.

Hours are Mon –Thu 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri – Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information visit www.odysseum.de Mother Africa Wed, Dec 31 Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle Mother Africa Circus of the Senses is coming to Frankfurt on December 31.

Mother Africa will bring you a show that is jaw-dropping where the musicians and artists articulate their passion and love for their homeland. Get ready for a mixture of traditional African and modern circus with great acrobatic acts, stomping live sound and a choreography that is based upon African traditional dances.

For more information and tickets visit www.circus-mother-africa.de.

New Year´s party Wed, Dec 31 Mainz, Rheingoldhalle Spend New Year’s Eve with your friends and family in the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz on December 31. The doors will open at 8 p.m. and to keep the evening going, DJ Fosco will provide hot beats.

Food and drinks such as Flammkuchen, crepes, and a nice cocktail bar will be available. Ticket price is €23. For more information visit www.mainz-feriertsilvester.de.

More events on: www.militaryingermany.com

CONCERTS The Harlem Gospel Singers Mon, Dec 22 Wiesbaden, Kurhaus Enjoy a show by the Harlem Gospel Singers just before Christmas on December 22 in Wiesbaden. Ticket prices start at €37. For more information visit www.wiesbaden.de.

Noel Gallagher Thu, Mar 19 Düsseldorf, Mitsubushi Electric Halle Noel Gallagher, the vocalist and songwriter of the band Oasis, is coming to Düsseldorf, Germany on March 19. See him live. Ticket prices start at €39.45.

For more info visit www.eventim.de.

SPORTS Ice hockey Sun, Dec 28 Köln, Lanxess Arena Enjoy a live hockey game on December 28 in Köln and see the Kölner Haie play against Red Bull München. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at €25. For more information visit www.eventim.de Ice skating Now – Sun, Jan 11 Mainz, Ernst-Ludwig-Platz Ice skating is a perfect way to spend the weekend with friends and family.

Enjoy the open air skate rink now until January 11 in Mainz. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Price is €3.50 for the day. You are able to hire ice skates at a small fee of €3.50. For more information visit www.mainz.de

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

Children and youth from Wiesbaden bring musical season’s greetings to audiences in Wiesbaden and Hochheim.

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Aukamm Elementary School students sing Christmas songs at the Wiesbaden Christmas market.

photo by Peter Witmer

Wiesbaden Middle School Students play for the audience at Hochheim’s Snowflake Market.

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Hainerberg Elementary students sing at the Hochheim Snowflake Market.

photo by Peter Witmer

Wiesbaden High School cheerleaders rouse the crowd at the USAG Wiesbaden Tree Lighting ceremony.

photo by Peter Witmer

Hainerberg Elementary students perform at the Wiesbaden Christmas market.

photo by Peter Witmer

Wiesbaden Middle School band members play at the Wiesbaden Christmas market.

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

photo by Peter Witmer

School music programs perform throughout the year to appreciative audiences.

Many thanks to the school music teachers for their support.

Wiesbaden High School’s horn section lends some brass to the Wiesbaden Christmas market.

- Mrs. Lisa Williams, Aukamm Elementary - Mrs. Klara Mazelis, Hainerberg Elementary - Mrs. Melissa Gitlin, Wiesbaden Middle - Mr. Scott McGlynn, Wiesbaden High

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INTRODUCING LOCAL BUSINESSES Paracelsus Pharmacy

Your friendly neighborhood pharmacy!

Paracelsus Pharmacy is located in Wiesbaden-Bierstadt close to the Hainerberg and Crestview housing area at Schultheiss-Strasse 32a (make a right at the ESSO gas station). It was founded in 1963 and operated by U. Birnkraut for almost 30 years. In October 2014 Ms. Banks, PharmD proudly became the owner fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur.

The pharmacy may seem small but offers a wide range of medication including Homeopathic and Natural Medicine, Rx Compounding, Vaccination Information and cosmetic products such as Avène, Eucerin, Eubos, Sebamed, Dermasel and Vichy. The pharmacists and technicians are proficient in English and are here to help you get the great Wiesbaden, Germany service you deserve! They accept all insurances, VAT forms, credit cards and US currency! Paracelsus Pharmacy is here to serve your prescription needs and answer your health questions Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Free Home Delivery available!

Schultheiss-Strasse 32a • 65191 Wiesbaden-Bierstadt • 0611 - 502725

Rebecca Banks, PharmD

Paracelsus Pharmacy

Roos-Schäfer - Exclusive Furnishings

Tue - Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Mondays closed.

Individuality, exclusivity and quality - interior design business RoosSchäfer offers exclusive furnishings managed by CEO Claudia Roos Schäfer. Roos-Schäfer offers something for everyone with a taste for the unusual and beautiful, including furniture made by national and international furniture manufacturers, exclusive electric fireplaces, Nepal carpets, and extraordinary accessories and light fixtures. Expect to see a unique selection of interior design trends in Mainz-Kastel. The concept of the proprietor is simple: If you have the choice, pick the best. The result is exquisite residential design ideas. Another focus is the joint development of personal interior design concepts. With a wealth of ideas and expertise, individual housing dreams are jointly developed, planned and implemented with the customer. Customers can make an appointment at the showroom, or in their own home. Roos-Schäfer Exclusive Furnishings offers combined expertise and customer involvement with the aim of fulfilling dream your home with an excellent price - performance ratio.

Anna-Birle-Strasse 5 • 55252 Mainz-Kastel • www.exklusive-einrichtungen.com

Chillers Bar & Restaurant

Chillers Bar & Restaurant has newly opened in Wiesbaden. It is quickly becoming a favorite venue for Americans stationed in the area. Chillers offers their customers a pleasant and friendly atmosphere modeled after the laid back and relaxed style of a California beach.

On Wednesdays you can build your own burger from 5 p.m., Mondays all you can eat wings also from 5 p.m., Thursdays Beer pitcher night from 5 p.m. and best of all happy hour all day every day. Chillers is open daily Mon- Thu from 11:00 a.m. - midnight, Fri from 11:00 a.m. – 1 a.m., Sat from 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. – midnight.

Of course all major sporting events are broadcast on various TVs. Ample parking is available at Wiesbaden main train station (HBF) with 100 parking places, which offers free parking after 6 p.m. Check out Chillers soon, you will not be disappointed.

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Christmas Pageant: Sun. Dec. 21, at 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve: Family Worship at 4 p.m., Carol Sing at 10.30 p.m., Candlelight Service at 11 p.m.

Christmas Day: Festive Eucharist at 11.00 a.m.

Frankfurter Strasse 3 • 65189 Wiesbaden • 0611 30 66 74 www.staugustines.de • parish@staugustines.de

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2006 Toyota Matrix XR Sport Wagon 1.8L Auto Trans US specs 110k miles, new front tire, timing belt, and spark plugs, Dark blue exterior, gray/black interior. Everything is in perfect working condition, with valid Dec 2015 fd84770@ gmail.com

2004 Corvette Coupe, CommemorativeEd, 25,500 miles, Exc. Cond., LeMans Blue, New Michelin Tires, 4 sp. Auto, Comfort Access, Leather, Cruise, Power Everything, Dual Airbags, Moon Roof/ Targa , HUD, Bose CD, ABS, Traction Contrl, Active Handling, Dual Climate, Sport Exhaust.New front and rear brakes and rotors.$25,500 obo. slutz2004@ gmail.comor 0711 722 48 680

2006 Volvo C70 T5 Coupe/Convertible, $103,995-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Navigation, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent Condition! Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@european motors.org, Web: www.european motors.org

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Weingut & Restaurant The Restaurant - Modern style with Mediterranean flair Enjoy a harmonic synthesis of GermanMediterranean dishes, which assure freshness, subtle aroma and special herbs in our historic building „Dompräsenzhof“.

Restaurant im Weinegg Kirchstraße 38, 65239 Hochheim am Main Tel. 06146 - 90 73 99 21, Fax 06146 - 90 73 99 20 restaurant@weinegg.de Restaurant Hours: Mon+Tue closed, Wed+Thu 5:30-10 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat+Sun & Holidays 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Wine Estate im Weinegg Kirchstraße 38, 65239 Hochheim am Main Tel. 0170 - 555 92 08, Fax 06146 - 90 73 99 18 f.schmidt@weinegg.de Vineyard Hours: Wed 6-8 p.m., Fri 6-9 p.m., Sat 12-2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m., Sun 2-7 p.m. or by appointment

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Regular Events: “KRUNCH“ The restaurant opens the kitchen doors for a delicious brunch “THEME NIGHTS“ Enjoy a great night with a special theme along with a 5-course menu

The Wine Estate Passion instead of tradition Outstanding wines with typical taste of the Region - old vines (50 years) and much handcraft leads to an extraordinary Quality.

Fabian Schmidt hope to convince you at a winetasting in his Vinothek.

Vineyard- and cellar-tours on request are possible.

Guidance in English is also realizable.

VAT FORMS for winebuying accepted.

2007 Acura TSX Sport Sedan, $14,995-, US Spec, Manual, Leather, Heated Seats, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy Wheels, Excellent Condition, Low Milage, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2005 BMW X3 2.5i xDrive SUV, $13,995-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Roof Rails, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent, New Service, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@europeanmo 2007 Dodge Magnum SXT Wators.org, Web: www.europeanmo gon, Perfct styliah family vehicle.

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5 course menu - €50 per person* 6 course menu - €60 per person*

Webergasse 6-8 • 65183 Wiesbaden www.martino-restaurant.de • 0611-990 5530 Mon-Sat 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Kitchen is open from noon – 3 p.m. & 5:30 – 10 p.m.

Schottstrasse 2 55116 Mainz 06131 – 6066 424 Across from the train station opposite the Hotel Königshof

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English speaking Episcopal church in the center of Wiesbaden (since 1864) Welcoming g all nationalities & denominations.

2008 Porsche Boxster S, $34,995-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Power Softtop, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Alloy, Excellent, New Service, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@european motors.org, Web: www.european motors.org 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 4x4 Double Cab, TDR Off Road, $23999, Wonderful clean vehicle it is a must seee! info@usedcar guys.net 2009 VW Eos 3.2 Coupe, $17,495-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Sunroof, Power Hardtop, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, 18 inch Alloy, Excellent Condition, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web: www.europeanmotors.org 2010 BMW X3 3.0i xDrive SUV, $24,295-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent, One Owner Vehicle Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web: www.europeanmotors.org

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2011 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab, With Super Low Miles, All ads and pics on class-world.com $21499, This is a beautifully kept small Truck with loads of power and features info@usedcar 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 guys.net LTZ, Beautiful Crew Cab pick up truck with loads of options.

2011 Ford Focus SE Sedan, $19999, info@usedcarguys.net, $14,695-, US Spec, Automatic, Cruise Control, Power Windows, 2011 BMW 135i Coupe, $28,995- Alloy Wheels, Cloth Seats, Excel, US Spec, Double Clutch, Lea- lent Condition, Two Owner Vehicther, Sunroof, Power Seats, Alloy, le, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: in Sport Package, Excellent Conditi- fo@europeanmotors.org, Web: on! Free Home Shipping! Call: www.europeanmotors.org 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: www.euro 2011 Hyunday i30 Blue, Drive diepeanmotors.org sel, station waggon, beige, excel-

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2011 Nissan Frontirer SV King Cab, 4x4, power windows, power locks, low mileage, manual trans2011 BMW 328i Sport Sedan, mission $21499, info@usedcar $25,995-, US Spec, Automatic, guys.net, Leather, Sunroof, Sport Pack, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent, New Service, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: www.euro peanmotors.org 2011 BMW 528i Sedan, $33,595, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Sunroof, PDC, Navigation, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent, One Owner Vehicle, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: www.euro peanmotors.org

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT, AWD, 3rd Row Seat Loaded! $27999, Navigation system and power sunroof just to name a few. info@usedcarguys.net, 2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4, $18,999, very nice, clean and low mileage vehicle. This is a must see!! info@usedcarguys.net 2012 Nissan Altima SR, $19999, wonderful vehicle a low mileage, comfortable clean vehicle. info@ usedcarguys.net

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2012 VW Jetta TDI Sport Sedan (Diesel), $21,995-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Sunroof, Cruise AUTOS Control, Alloy, Heated Seats, PerAll ads and pics on class-world.com fect, One Owner Vehicle, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@euro 2012 Mini Countryman S All4, peanmotors.org, Web: www.euro $25,995-, US Spec, Manual, Lea- peanmotors.org ther, All Wheel Drive, Cruise Control, Cold Weather Pack, Free Ho- 2012 VW Tiguan „S“ 2.0T me Shipping, Excellent Condition, 4Motion SUV, $21,995-, US Spec, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@ Automatic, All Wheel Drive, Cruise europeanmotors.org, Web: Control, Cloth Seats, Alloy, Excellent, One Owner Vehicle, Call: www.europeanmotors.org 0176 2273 0967, Email: info@euro 2012 Volvo XC60 RDesign, peanmotors.org, Web: www.euro $31,700, bultinck@me.com, 32, k peanmotors.org miles, Excellent Condition, Black Sapphire Metallic T6, 325 HP, 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited AWD, US Spec, Soft-beige/Off- Loaded, $21999, comes with black Sports Leather, Platinum, power windows, power locks, naClimate, Tech Pkgs, DVD/Nav. vi, sunroof and loads more. info@ usedcarguys.net Rob 015238729020

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