Inside
Seasonal fare
Student musicians add special flavor to Wiesbaden Christmas Market. See page 16.
Spouse sponsors
Community members help welcome newcomers in ACS program. See page 6.
‘Holiday Traditions’
USAREUR Band and Chorus share season with GermanAmerican audience. See page 17.
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Easing transition
Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Dec. 20, 2012
IMCOM programs help prepare Solidiers, families
The leaders of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command said they are committed to helping Soldiers and families transition smoothly into civilian employment and America’s communities. In response to the president’s and U.S. Army’s emphasis on a careerready military, IMCOM is highlighting job fairs, expanding its transition services and focusing on identifying employment opportunities within the command as well as business and industry. “Our Soldiers deserve the best we can offer them, including the best opportunities for the future,” said Lt. Gen. Mike
Ferriter, IMCOM commander. “We’re making sure Soldiers can’t slip through the cracks. We will do everything we can to help prepare them for civilian life as thoroughly as we equip them for battle,” he said. “We owe that to our veterans in exchange for their life of service and sacrifice to this nation.” All transitioning Soldiers, from those retiring to first-term enlistees, have a wealth of opportunities at their fingertips thanks in large part to the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act, which Congress approved in October 2011. See Easing transition on page 4
Sgt. Cherita Young gives Lavinia Moutape, 5, a patient at the University of Mainz Medical Center’s cancer clinic for children, a bag of candy Dec. 6. Young is a member of Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, and this was the fifth year the organization has visited children at the hospital to give them presents, cards and candy.
Spreading cheer
BOSS members help put smiles on young cancer patients’ faces during holiday hospital visit Story and photos by Wendy Brown
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Photo by Ben Sherman
Warrior Transition Unit Soldier Maj. Lonnie Britton listens to instructions on how to fill out the Individual Transition Plan, part of the new Transition Assistance Program, at Fort Sill, Okla.
Emely Unger, 5, laughed and pointed at Spc. Jeffrey Haines when her mother asked her who had given her the brand new Barbie in her lap. It was St. Nikolaus Day at the children’s cancer clinic of the University Medical Center Mainz, and Unger was one of about 15 patients to receive presents, candy and cards from U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers members. Haines, in turn, laughed also and then gave Unger a get-well card and helped her open it. “I’ve had family members and friends who have had cancer, so it really meant a lot to me to hand out gifts this way,“ said Haines after he had left the room. In a room down the hall, Muhammed Aldeniz, 20, was all smiles after receiving a remotecontrol car from the Soldiers. “It’s a nice present,” he said. “It made
my day.“ Lukas Walter, 12, his roommate, said he also liked his car. “It’s nice,” he said. This was the fifth year BOSS members have distributed gifts at the clinic, said Stevan Eclavea, USAG Wiesbaden Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation BOSS adviser. “The doctors are very appreciative,” Eclavea said. “It makes the kids‘ day.” See Spreading cheer on page 3
Students send care packages to deployed Soldiers ... page 8
Commentary Seasons Greetings from IMCOM’s leaders
with you here at IMCOM, the Army’s home. We hope that this holiday season provides opportuniInstallation Management ties for reflection, recreation Command and renewed commitment to It’s been immortalized in improvement. Team, we’ve carols as “the most wonder- accomplished a lot in the last ful time of the year,” and it 10 years — developing our is for the Army’s home. It’s workforce, being good stewa wonderful time to be part ards of financial and environof U.S. Army Installation mental resources, improving Management Command. We the quality of life in Army have an incredible workforce communities worldwide. IMand mission. COM is a world-class operaOurs is a diverse team made tion because of you. up of Soldiers, civilians and Our mission is complex — family members. The IMCOM a job that is 24 hours a day, team hails from every corner of seven days a week. While the globe, with differing cul- some can rest briefly, others tures and beliefs — all united may not. Remember your in the service of others. It’s just teammates who will be manthe right mix to support troops, ning facilities, serving chow provide programs and offer to deployed troops or helping world-class customer service newly arrived families find to the best trained Army in lodging. This is the essence the world. of what we do every day — Whether anticipating provide a quality of life comChristmas, Kwanzaa, Hanu- mensurate with their quality kah or time among family and of service. friends during this holiday Now more than ever is the season know that you are a time to remember your family valued member of the team. and extended Army Family Command Sgt. Maj. Rice and as well — battle buddies, coI can never thank you enough workers and the person next for the life of service and sac- to you now. As you travel or rifice you’ve chosen and for attend celebrations, be mindful the opportunity to share that of your actions and surroundings, keeping safety and responsibility to your teammates and families in mind. We wish you and your families a happy holiday season, prosperous New Year and look forward to starting 2013 with each member of this team, ready, resilient and committed to the next step in Photo by Tim Hipps enhancing the lives Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter (left) and of our Soldiers. Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice. Army strong. By Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter and Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice
Ask the commander Editor’s note: He first asks if Have something you speak English, you’d like to share then he offers his with the comring, his watch or mander — quescell phone in extions, comments change for money. or suggestions It would be helpful about quality-ofto issue an official life issues? Please warning about this visit the garrison’s scam. (Editor’s Facebook, Twitter Col. David Carstens, note: Several peoor Interactive Cus- U.S. Army Garple added similar tomer Evaluation rison Wiesbaden reports to Clara’s pages (easy access commander comment on the via the garrison’s garrison’s Facehome page at www.wiesbaden. book page.) army.mil), send an email to the Response: Thank you Clara Public Affairs Office (usag- and everyone else who took wiesbadenpao@eur.army.mil) the time to share stories about or a letter to the editor (see similar incidents in the Wiesaddress below). baden and Ramstein areas. Airport shuttle service Our director of Emergency Services reported that this is a Danielle H. asked: Where well-known scam that seems would I find the website to to occur from time to time on the shuttle bus that runs to the German roadsides and around Frankfurt Airport? I can’t seem military installations. People to find the number anywhere. are advised to not respond Response: Thanks for your to this type of approach and question Danielle. You can to report any attempts of this contact Outdoor Recreation kind to the Military Police for on Clay Kaserne (next to the further investigation. Call civ Tony Bass Fitness Center) at (0611) 705-5096 or 5097 to civ (0611) 705-5760. Infor- report any suspicious behavior. mation is also available on Praise for Safety Day the garrison’s home page at Christine J. commented: http://www.wiesbaden.army. The 5th Signal Command promil/sites/mwr/OutdoorRec/ vided a great Safety Day Dec. AirportShuttle.jpg. 6 at the Community Activity Beware of roadside Center. I had never seen the scam Jeopardy game before and I Clara B. commented: It must say it was an uplifting, may be helpful to issue a warn- interactive and positive expeing regarding a man who preys rience. I learned a lot myself. on the sympathies of Ameri- The energy and esprit de corps cans. He parks his car near the in the room were amazing. The entrance of Hainerberg Housing Soldiers loved it, really got or the airfield and waves down into it and I truly believe got cars claiming he and his family the takeaway messages. It was are stranded and need money. also very good to see the critical He scammed me once a couple and timely issue of distracted of months ago and waved me driving addressed. down again last Wednesday, but Response: I’m glad to hear I declined his request. My friend the event was a very positive was scammed this morning near and educational experience the entrance of Clay Kaserne. for those who participated
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and those who cheered on the competitors. Thanks to Joseph Michalkiewicz, 5th Signal Command’s safety manager, for regularly providing this very popular event which provides outstanding safety training in an entertaining format.
Keeping sidewalks cleared
Christina Y. asked: Now that it’s snowing, when do we shovel snow? Are there certain times, because, according to the (Housing) handbook, it states: Snow and ice removal — In snowy weather residents are responsible for the removal of snow and ice from entrance areas, steps, porches, driveways and sidewalks in the front and rear of their buildings and will clear walkways daily. Snow and ice on the entrance areas and walkways shall be removed no later than 7 a.m. Snow shovels and salt/sand are available in the Self-Help Store. Snow and ice shall be removed prior to sprinkling salt. I know sometimes these things can be outdated. Response: Good question Christina. Residents are required to keep their sidewalks clear in housing from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information please read the December issue of the Housing Newsletter which is available on the garrison’s home page at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/newcomers/housing/HousingWebsite.htm.
Thanks for the cards
Brandy S. commented: I would like to say thank you to the Wiesbaden Post Office for displaying the many notes and cards sent from children in the States to our service men and women. It was humbling to see the love that has been shared from all over the country. I hope the spirit of the holidays continues around the base.
Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150)
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News and features News flash Wiesbaden officials win awards
Congratulations to Donald Meyer, Directorate of Public Works Housing chief, for being named the Professional Housing Management Association Senior Level Housing Manager of 2012. Also, IMCOM named Jan Meert, Wiesbaden Army Community Service director, a runner-up in this year’s Stalwart awards.
Legal office holiday hours
The Office of Client Legal Services (Claims and Legal Assistance) will have a reduction in staff during the holidays with only one German and American attorney available from Dec. 22 to Jan. 6. Client Legal Services will be closed Dec. 24 and 26.
Holiday photo contest
The Herald Union invites community members to submit their favorite holiday photos from the December 2012 holiday season to be featured in the first issue of the new year — the Jan. 17 edition. The top photos will win prizes. Submit good quality digital images (limit three per photographer) to army.wiesbadenpao@mail.mil by Jan. 4, 2013.
Produce a Super Bowl commercial
American Forces Television invites viewers to produce their own commercials and watch them on AFN television during the Super Bowl and pre-game shows. Last year AFN aired more than 100 viewer-produced “YouDoIt” commercials during the Super Bowl. Viewers have until Jan. 27 to submit their 14 or 29-second entries. Visit www.afneurope.net for submission guidelines. (AFN-Europe Public Affairs)
Next issue Jan. 17
The next issue of the Herald Union will be published Jan. 17, 2013. There will be no issue published Jan. 3 as the staff takes some well deserved leave and catches up on administrative requirements. See the Herald Union Online at www.wiesbaden.army.mi/hunion/hunionupdates. htm for the latest movie schedules and more.
Click It or Ticket
The Directorate of Emergency Services reminds drivers and passengers to always use their seat belts. Selected checkpoints will be set up to enforce seat belt use for everyone’s safety. MPs will also be out in force during the holidays to discourage drunken driving as part of the Army’s Booze It and Lose It program.
Holiday energy conservation
All community members are asked to be considerate with resources when setting up holiday lighting displays. Turn off lights during the day and try to limit holiday lights on from sunset to 10 p.m. People are also reminded to use common sense when it comes to decorations and Christmas trees — keeping them away from pets, heat sources and trees well watered. Never place candles on a tree and restrict light strings to no more than three on the same extension cord. If using an artificial tree, make sure it is flame resistant and lights have been factory tested with the proper factory label.
Photo by Karl Weisel
New Behavioral Health Center
Maj. David Dake (from left) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District; Col. Barbara Holcomb, commander of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center; Lt. Col. Michael Hughes, Wiesbaden Health Clinic commander; Sgt. 1st Class Constance Ellis, detachment sergeant; and Dr. Robert Rucinski, acting chief of behavioral health, cut the ribbon to open the new Behavioral Health Center in Building 1041 on Clay Kaserne Dec. 13. The facility, formerly used by garrison chaplains and the local Works Council, was renovated over a 180-day period to provide more room for the Behavioral Health staff and patients. “This is a critical point as we move forward with transformation,” said Hughes. “It will free up space in our main clinic and allows us to increase our capacity in the clinic.”
Spreading cheer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continued from page 1 The Soldiers had bought gifts for boys and girls of various age ranges so everyone would receive a present that was age appropriate, Eclavea said. When the Soldiers finished visiting the inpatient children at the clinic, they had presents left over and started giving them to out-patient children in the waiting room. Again, the children smiled and thanked the Soldiers. “It’s good to see them smile and know that people care,” said Sgt. Cherita Young, who coaxed shy, 5-year-old Lavinia Moutape into taking a bag of candy from her. “Most kinds want toys or gifts or to be seen. Nobody wants to be alone.” Spc. Le Anna Chilcott held the bag of toys as the group went from room to room, and Sgt. Nicholas Titman helped Leonie Merwitz, 7, a patient at the University of Mainz Mediher pick out toys for each of the children cal Center’s cancer clinic for children, looks on as Pfc. Ali Ruinside the rooms. bel opens a Barbie package for her Dec. 6, St. Nikolaus Day. “I love being able to help peoople out and be able to come down here and see smiles on munity,” Chilcott said. For more information about BOSS call mil 337their faces,” said Titman. “It’s a good opportunity.” 5042 or civ (0611) 705-5042. BOSS meetings are Chilcott said the experience was very rewarding held every first and third Wednesday of the month and she enjoyed holding the bag of toys. “I love the fact that it’s not just about us, but we’re at 3 p.m. at the Warrior Zone in Clay Kaserne, able to do things like this and give back to the com- Building 1214.
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News and features From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
Dec. 2
Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Fleeing the scene and drunken driving.
Dec. 3 Traffic accident — An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident: Speed too fast for road conditions. Failure to obey regulation — An NCO is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/ re-register a POV.
Dec. 4 Uninsured POV — A civilian employee is being charged with operating an uninsured POV. Failure to obey regulation — A Soldier is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/ re-register a POV.
Dec. 5 Damage — A Soldier is being charged with damage to private property. Traffic accident — A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident: Fleeing the scene and damage to private property.
Dec. 6 Traffic accident — A warrant officer is being charged with a traffic accident: Speed too fast for road conditions.
Dec. 7 Traffic accident — A family member is being charged with a traffic accident: Following too closely. Traffic accident — An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to maintain control and failure to report involvement in a traffic accident.
Dec. 8 Failure to obey regulation — An NCO is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/ re-register a POV. Traffic accident — A family member is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving and improper lane change.
Dec. 9 Failure to obey regulation — A Soldier is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/ re-register a POV. Failure to obey regulation — An NCO is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/ re-register a POV.
Dec. 11 Failure to obey regulation — An NCO is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation/ re-register a POV. Driving while impaired — A civilian employee is being charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.
Dec. 12 Failure to obey regulation: An officer is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation re-register a POV. Traffic accident – A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to maintain control and failure to report involvement in a traffic accident.
Dec. 13 Assault: An NCO is being charged with simple assault.
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Easing transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 The VOW Act is the driving force behind the completely revamped transition program, according to Kenric Echols, chief of Military Personnel, IMCOM G1. “Changes went into effect on Nov. 21,” Echols said, “but we’re already getting lots of phone calls and inquiries about the new transition program. The intent is to better prepare transitioning Soldiers and their families and get them in touch with potential employers — hopefully resulting in job offers.” That’s good news for Soldiers, the Army and the nation, according to Ferriter. What does the new program look like? Soldiers transitioning this fiscal year will receive mandatory pre-separation counseling that includes in-depth discussion of veterans benefits, financial planning, civilian employment readiness training and a heavy emphasis on individualized transition plans over a longer time period. Transitioning Soldiers can also expect more individual attention and counseling on resume writing and practice interviews. And depending on a Soldier’s preference, the program will include a detailed workshop focusing on one of three areas — education, technical skills or small business ownership. “We highly encourage spouses to attend the entire session alongside their Soldier,” Echols said. “They can attend all sessions or some and we have resources to help them in their search for employment as well.” IMCOM has already found that engaged and educated spouses are a key enabler to a successful transition from military service. Job fairs are a critical part of the process. Echols emphasized that they provide a meeting place for military members and employers to connect, provide valuable networking opportunities and give Soldiers better insight into the pay available within the private and public sectors. Garrisons around the globe are now required to host a minimum of two employment events, such as community job fairs, each fiscal year. Many garrisons are exceeding that goal by partnering with other agencies such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which has a proven track record for connecting business to Soldiers. “We are also expanding the use of job fairs, allowing Soldiers to engage potential employers remotely,
even from overseas,” he said. Soldiers can sign up for a virtual career fair program at https://www.acap.army. mil. A listing and details on all the IMCOM job fairs are available at www.imcom.army.mil/Organization/ G1Personnel/ACAP/JobFairMap.aspx. Federal employment is another great avenue available to Soldiers. It’s estimated that as much as 60 percent of the federal civilian workforce will be retiring in the next decade. This opens a wide variety of federal jobs, and few people will be more qualified to fill those positions than today’s Soldiers, officials said. Those who have served in combat, have been decorated for valor or have combat-related injuries or disabilities may find entry into federal service easier due to veterans’ preferences and streamlined hiring practices. The Army relies heavily on Army civilians every day. Army civilians write contracts, deliver goods, manage networks and provide support functions that would otherwise present distractions to training and wartime operations. Civilians man the training ranges, run the finance offices, and in some cases cook the meals and manage the personnel actions. From the sound of reveille to when a Soldier turns out the lights in the barracks at the end of the day, Soldiers are supported by their civilian counterparts. “There’s not much difference in how you feel about your job and how you conduct business in and out of uniform,” said retired Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Wilson, who today runs the Army’s World Class Athlete Program for the Installation Management Command. “And in most Army civilian positions, you’re still taking care of Soldiers and their families. I’m glad that’s still part of my job description.” The skill sets and training Soldiers receive during active duty, whether they serve for four years or 20, directly translate to the Army civilian workforce. Making the switch from uniformed to civilian service is easier than ever before and IMCOM’s Transition Services Programs are working to ensure Soldiers and their families are educated on how to cross-walk the Military Occupational Specialties to requirements of civilian positions. IMCOM is keenly focused on providing Soldiers and families relevant training, programs and services for seamless transition, officials said. “I’m certain that in the coming decades our Soldiers will give this country as much as they have in the past 10 years of war,” Ferriter said. “While it’s important to do all we can to support them no matter what path they choose after separating or retiring, we’re also positioning the Army of 2020 to retain their knowledge, skills, enthusiasm, patriotism and willingness to serve.” (Courtesy of the Installation Management Command Public Affairs Office) A military spouse examines employment information during a career transition event.
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News and features Spouse Sponsorship program helps newcomers Story and photo by Wendy Brown
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Sandy Timbrook was one of the first participants in the Army Community Service Spouse Sponsorship program to receive a newcomer to help, and she eagerly awaited her arrival. She had already emailed her information on taking German classes through ACS or the USO ― her top piece of advice for newcomers ― and wanted to help her further when she arrived the week of Dec. 10. “It just would have made life so much easier,” Timbrook said of the possibility of having a spouse sponsor when she arrived in Wiesbaden in June. While all permanent change of station moves involve a degree of stress, moving to a new country brings an added level of challenge that spouses can help one another with, said Jodie DeLeon, Wiesbaden ACS relocation technician and head of the Spouse Sponsorship program. Timbrook said that although Soldiers have sponsors, they are often busy during moves and might not be readily available to answer questions, so the idea of having spouse sponsors is a natural one. Also, sometimes Soldier sponsors do not answer requests for contact, DeLeon pointed out. The Spouse Sponsorship program connects spouses with similar interests so new spouses feel welcome and are well equipped to make a smooth transi-
the newcomer within the first 24 hours of arriving and give him or her a bag that includes a Find-It Guide, a job hunting guide, a pamphlet that shows flights out of the Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, the ACS welcome packet, the shuttle bus schedule and maps of the U.S. Army installations in Wiesbaden. The sponsor is expected to stay in contact with the newcomer for a few weeks, but there is no set time limit, DeLeon said. Sponsorship does not have to mean a lot of hours, DeLeon said, and sponsors are not expected to drive newcomers around until their vehicle arrives. That is one reason the information for newcomers includes a bus schedule. The idea is to give newcomers the tools they need to be independent, Jodie DeLeon, Wiesbaden Army Community Service relocation technician DeLeon said. and head of the Spouse Sponsorship program, conducts a Spouse SponFor more information on becoming a sorship training session for three spouses Dec. 6 at the ACS offices in Hain- Spouse Sponsor or to sign up for trainerberg Housing. ing call civ (0611) 408-0254 or visit tion to Wiesbaden, DeLeon said. Sarah Ronspiez, who attended a Army Community Service in Hainerberg The program has trained 12 spouses training session Dec. 6, also said she Housing. so far, and is always looking for more, believes her experience coming to GerUpcoming training sessions will take many would have been a lot better had place from 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, Feb. DeLeon said. DeLeon, who spearheaded the she had a spouse sponsor. “We didn’t 4 and March 4 in the ACS Conference program, said her desire to help other have a sponsor and it would have been Room. Also, Spouses’ Chats will take place spouses was partially due to her first a lot easier, so maybe I can be of help,” from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the ACS Conferexperience coming to Germany after she said. Newcomers who want a spouse ence Room on several dates. The chats her husband’s sponsor did not respond sponsor will receive one about a month each have a focus: “Keeping Your New to attempts to contact him. “It was very rough for me the first time before they are expected to arrive in Year’s Resolution” Jan. 2; local shopping coming here and trying to figure out what Wiesbaden, DeLeon said. Jan. 16; Fasching Jan. 30; Valentine’s That way, the sponsor can begin Day ideas Feb. 6; local tourist sites Feb. I was supposed to do and where I was supposed to be,” DeLeon said. “Coming answering questions and sharing infor- 20; “Traveling on a Dime” March 6; from personal experience, I know the mation via email, DeLeon said. and “Navigating Employment Options” importance of having a sponsor.” Then, the sponsor is expected to meet March 20.
On the road to promotion
Maj. Modou Fye (far left), Maj. Priscilla Bejarano, Capt. Ed Kim and Maj. Elaine Bower work on an operations briefing during the Intermediate Level Education class Dec. 7 at the American Arms Office Tower in Wiesbaden. The graduate-level class is necessary for majors to be promoted to lieutenant colonel and it is important that officers know they do not have to travel to the United States to take the class, said Lt. Col. Scott Schroeder, who teaches the class. For more information about taking the class in Europe, contact Schroeder at scott.schroeder2@ us.army.mil. Photo by Wendy Brown
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Garrison rewards top customer service Community leaders surprise employees with checks and certificates
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa and Col. David Carstens, commander, recognized seven civilians and one Soldier for their efforts in delivering standout service to the community. The commander presented them all with certificates of appreciation, the civilians received a cash award of $250 and the Soldier received a coin and a three-day pass for customer service rendered during November. Carstens handpicked Ludwig Becker, Directorate of Public Works electrician, for his comprehensive efforts expended in association with the vast number of major events that happen throughout the community. He was one of six electricians who worked behind the scenes for events such as the community flea market, U.S. Army Europe Soccer Championships and various change of command that required sophisticated electrical support that was critical to the success of each occasion. Andrea Bethea, Child, Youth and School Services program associate, was lauded for her service to the children of the Hainerberg School Age Center. Customers and coworkers made note of her dedication to running a successful technology lab. “She has worked tirelessy to improve the options that are provided for them and increase their skills.” Ana Cutler, DPTMS security specialist, received a 100 percent Interactive Customer Evaluation satisfaction rate from more than 30 responses while working in a Garrison Security Office in the past 90 days.
It has been noted on various occasions that her efforts and professionalism have positively impacted customers by saving time and energy in the process of security matters. She even opened the fingerprinting office on a day it was closed. She has provided “exceptional professional service and answers all questions professionally and succinctly.” Cordelia Johnson, Wiesbaden Legal Center senior claims examiner, works beyond her normal scope as a claims examiner and dedicates any time available to helping service members and civilians with troubling tax issues. It is such dedication that has made her a standout in providing customer service to the community. Notably, she was referred to as “the angel of the tax world.” Staff Sgt. Aurthur Jones, Department of Emergency Services operations sergeant and physical security noncommisioned officer, has shown an outstanding ability to “command an entire organization while providing great customer service. He shows “immense professionalism,” which brings great credit upon the nominee and shows the immense professionalism required to conduct this vital job. The officials recognized Carina Jung-White, Wiesbaden Health Clinic human resources assistant, for consistent customer service over the past five years. She works many hours beyond what is required and expected to ensure matters related to personnel issues are satisfied. She “demonstrates the total team concept,” and has a “strong sense of responsibility and desire to give the best cus-
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tomer service to our Soldiers and families.” Sue Pantano, USO Rhein Main Area operations manager, will soon depart the Wiesbaden military community. Carstens recognized her for her personal dedication to the Soldiers and families during her time in the community. Her efforts garnered support from USO headquarters to help make a variety of programs and opportunities available to the local community.
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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa (left) and Col. David Carstens, commander, present Carina Jung-White with a $250 check Nov. 30. Bruce Smith, 405th Army Field Support Brigade supervisory supply specialist, has provided excellent supervision and customer service at both
the Wiesbaden and Baumholder Central Issue Facilities. It has been noticed that he has made significant sacrafices such as putting in extra hours to man-
age both facilities and to assist Soldiers. Since April the two CIFs has received more than 2,300 ICE submissions and have a 99 percent satisfaction rate.
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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Emergency Placement Care program seeks providers Program is a rewarding experience for those who help children in need Story and photo by Wendy Brown
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
The Emergency Placement Care program is always looking for new providers. The process of becoming a provider entails a number of steps because it is necessary to protect the welfare of the children, but is not difficult, said Michelle Stosich, Family Advocacy Program manager for Wiesbaden Army Community Service. EPC providers are people who provide 24-hour care in their homes for children who cannot be cared for by their natural family or legal guardian, Stosich said. The idea of the program is to give children short-term care, generally not to exceed 90 days, until the situation warranting the placement is resolved or longterm care or placement can be arranged, Stosich said. Many times parents need to stabilize their lives and receive education, Stosich said, and the children go back home to a much better life. “We see that happen, and it’s rewarding,” she said. To become a provider, a person must meet the eligibility criteria, receive a background
check, subwork in the somit to a home cial system alevaluation ways do a good and complete job, but the training relanguage and quirements cultural differthat include ences can make becoming a stressful situcertified in ation that much cardiopulmore difficult, monary reStosich said. suscitation, “We want to Stosich said. keep them in the Providers community, and must have inthat’s doing the stallation acbest we can. If cess, be more we didn’t have than 21 years EPC, we’d fail of age and be to do the best for in good phys- Michelle Stosich, Family Advocacy Program manager for our children,” ical health, Wiesbaden Army Community Service, oversees the Emer- Stosich said. Stosich said. gency Placement Care program. EPC proThere is no viders do not requirement receive public program manager which ages of that providers be married. children for whom they would recognition because of the conProviders can live off post, prefer to care, Stosich said. fidential nature of the program, but must live within the DepartSome people are more but they are an essential part of ment of Defense Dependents comfortable taking care of the community, Stosich said. Schools bus system, Stosich younger children and some are It is important that comsaid. Pets are also fine, and often more comfortable taking care munity members look out for can be therapeutic for children. of older children, Stosich said, abused and neglected children, “We try to keep their lives and that is fine. Stosich said. as normalized as possible,” Anyone who suspects neWithout EPC providers, Stosich said. “We try to have a children who could not stay glect or abuse should contact minimal impact on their lives.” in their homes would have to the Military Police, Stosich said. The program helps children enter the German social system, The Military Police emergency who are infants through teenag- Stosich said. number is mil 114 or civ (0611) ers, and providers can tell the The German officials who 705-114. The nonemergency
number for the Military Police is mil 337-5096 or mil 3375097 or civ (0611) 705-5096 or (0611) 705-5097. One sign of abuse is bruises in places that children do not usually receive by falling down, Stosich said. Those places include inside arms or legs or on the neck or face. Signs of neglect include an unkempt look, inadequate clothing for the weather, a fearful demeanor, isolation from friends and neighbors and lack of proper supervision, Stosich said. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, along with other Installation Management Command garrisons, follows IMCOM’s child supervision guidance. Parents and guardians can find the guidance at www.wiesbaden. army.mil/sites/services/CYSS/ ArmyinEuropeChildSupervision.pdf. Failure to follow the guidance can constitute neglect, Stosich said. Anyone interested in becoming a provider can contact the program coordinator, Jim King, at mil 335-5254, 5234 or civ (0611) 408-0254, 0234. Providers receive a reimbursement rate of $35 per child, per day, Stosich said.
Care packages for downrange
Andres Dumas-Diaz watches as his brother Javier Dumas-Diaz picks out items for a care package for their father, who is deployed to Afghanistan, at Aukamm Elementary School Dec. 6. Photo below: Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks helps Michael Rupe put the finishing touches on a pillowcase for his father. Photo far left: Carrie Cogbill, organizer of the school’s Deployment Club, helps Melanie Libby pick out items for her care package. Stephanie Naylor, a parent of three, said her children enjoy the activities in Deployment Club. “We get to see real benefits from the activities,” she said. “They come home happy and excited.” Photos by Wendy Brown
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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden AFN ‘voice’ dominates airwaves for five decades also worked at his campus radio station at Michigan State University. Some parts of a tour of duty Bautell’s first day on the job in Germany haven’t changed at the network headquarters at for the last 50 years: Cars blaze the Frankfurt Hoechst Castle down the Autobahn, people was spent taking a battery of swig mugs of beer and Gary tests, including a voice audiBautell broadcasts on AFN. tion and exams on foreign If you, your parents or affairs and classical music. He even your grandparents were passed them all and was on his assigned to Germany over the way to a long career in military past four decades, chances broadcasting. are you’d recognize his voice. In the ‘60s and into the ‘70s, Bautell says he often meets AFN radio was more than a people who say they feel like choice on the dial, it was the they know him. most different, most rebellious It’s a lopsided relationship. place on the dial. While many may “know” “You’d hear AFN in taxis, in the mustachioed man with the restaurants and cars all over Gersalt-and-pepper hair, he doesn’t many,” Bautell said. “We had know them. An example, said thousands of American listenthe veteran newsman, was ers, but millions of Germans.” when he finished introducing The difference back then, then U.S. Army Europe Com- Bautell said, was that German mander Gen. Carter Ham at a radio was “state-run, boring wounded warrior event. stuff.” It was mostly German“Up until then I had never language folk type music. met him,” said Bautell, “but “AFN changed German pop when he took to the podium, culture by introducing them to he called me the voice of the rock, country and jazz,” he said. U.S. military in Europe.” This was before the InterThe general later told the net, iPods and satellite radio. awkwardly flattered Bautell You only got music from the that his voice had been a part of radio stations on your dial. three different tours in Europe. Other than the music, there At times Germans act a bit was another draw for young wacky around Bautell too. Dur- Germans: Many were eager ing a tour of the AFN Europe to learn English. AFN was Headquarters in Mannheim, designed to reach the American one man strolled by Bautell’s military audience and no one office, saw his name, and excit- expected so many Germans edly called his dad on his cell to tune in. phone, blurting out, “Guess But they did. They enjoyed whom I’m standing next to? AFN’s contemporary music so Gary Bautell.” He put his father much that it contributed to the on the phone with Bautell, who German government privatizmade pop’s day. ing radio in the late ‘80s and led Bautell may skirt celebrity to many of the German radio status these days but in his early stations you now hear playing years with AFN announcers English language hits. like him were considered outBautell went on to host right stars. three different f I wasn’t do- DJ programs: Army Pvt. Gary Bautell “The Dufflebag ing this I’d be joined AFN doing it for free Show,” two rock in Novemsongs an hour for somebody.” mixed in with ber 1962. He heard AFN radio when he “milder” music by singers such was stationed in Germany as as Ella Fitzgerald; “Music in an engineer, and re-enlisted the Air,” back-to-back instruto join the military network mental songs; and “Midnight after showing his recruiter he in Europe,” a mix of poetry had commercial DJ experience and jazz. Bautell would turn on his at an AM/FM radio station in Houghton Lake, Mich. He microphone and deliver laid By George A. Smith American Forces Network Europe
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Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. American historian John Provan, who has lived in Germany for 50 of his 57 years, said: “To many Germans, Gary is AFN,” adding, “whatever German-American historical event I work on, Gary is the first name organizers want as a master of ceremonies or guest speaker.” In 2010 the Federation of German-American Clubs elected Bautell as the president of all of their clubs. “Gary stands for everything positive in America. He’s a Photo by Sgt. Mike O’Neal wonderful, friendly person, Gary Bautell works in the AFN Europe studio in and has made a great impact on Mannheim. Photo below: Spc. Gary Bautell editing a ra- German-American relations,” said federation Vice President dio news story in 1963. Dr. Elizabeth Wittig. Bautell is dents. Bautell was a the only American out of nine part-time stringer for members of the federation’s ABC radio in Bonn, board of governors. where Walker was Bautell said one theme assigned. keeps coming up when he “Hal helped me meets Germans. focus on the most “They constantly tell me important facts in how horrible 9/11 continues to a story and not get be for them. Now Americans distracted by side are behind walls and fences issues and too many and it’s become very hard for back lines like, “Cool breezes, words,” said Bautell. “He re- Germans to meet them and blowing leaves and smooth ally boosted my confidence.” make friends,” he said. jazz, you’ve got it all right That training paid off later here with Mr. Midnight.” Yes, Before 9/11, many Ameriwhen Bautell got to cover what he can installations were wide that was his air name, as well as the name of the other two calls his most memorable story. open and Germans could drive “Watching the Soviet Union DJs who hosted the same show onto post. crumble in place was mind bogover the years. “My advice is, if the Gergling,” said Bautell. “I got to Bautell made the transition mans can’t easily go to you … travel to a former Soviet army from DJ to newscaster, but if headquarters in East Germany go to them,” Bautell said. you listened to him in the ‘60s and see close up what was Bautell, 70, shows no signs you wouldn’t have recognized unimaginable for me to see of slowing down, let alone his voice. He rewound an old, just weeks before. They were retiring. brittle tape for me, using a polishing tanks, a band was The last 30 years of his capencil to help the struggling playing and they had troops reer have been as a supervisor reel-to-reel machine play marching — all for me and as well as talent. He’s currently back its contents. The voice I my cameraman. Later I got to the chief of network radio for heard from the built-in speaker see an underground East Ger- AFN Europe. He has guided and sounded a lot more like legend- man airfield bunker that was mentored more than 600 differary CBS TV anchorman Walter supposed to protect several ent military journalists. Many of Cronkite than him. Bautell hundred people in the event them still work at CNN, ABC laughed and agreed. of a nuclear strike. The only and other radio and TV stations “Cronkite was one of my problem was the air vents in across the United States. idols. I thought everyone doing the bunker were simply holes “I feel half my age and at news had to sound like him. But in the roof with no filters.” the top of my game,” he said. now I listen to it and it sounds Bautell’s voice, fluent Ger- “If I wasn’t doing this I’d being hokey,” he said. man and experience as a jour- doing it for free for somebody.” Bautell eventually stopped nalist made him the obvious So like the Autobahn and trying to mimic Cronkite and choice to interview or meet tasty beer, a tour in Germany developed his own style. His every German chancellor will still include the familiar mentor at the time was Hal from Willy Brandt to Angela voice of Gary Bautell, the Walker, one of the first black Merkel, as well as many U.S. friend you know, but have American foreign correspon- secretaries of defense and even never met.
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Christmas decorations collected over 47 years Volunteer standout offers a peek at decorations gathered from years of service Story and photos by Wendy Brown
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Entering the Schloesser home at Christmastime is like entering a museum dedicated to the holiday. In addition to several poinsettias, the Taunus home’s entryway includes Annalee Dolls, at least two crèches, a felt Santa about three feet tall, large glass Christmas ornaments, a Santa tapestry and more. That’s just the entryway. There’s a nutcracker on each step going up to the main part of the house, and a Christmas tree decorated with Santa ornaments, fabric gingerbread men and candy at the stair landing. The living room includes German pyramids, more crèches and a Christmas tree decorated with glass ornaments from Slovakia. Joyce Schloesser, wife of Dr. Robert Schloesser, director of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation in Wiesbaden, said she started the collection ― which includes 107 crèches ― when her husband was in the U.S. Army. He retired as a colonel, and this February will mark their 48th wedding anniversary. Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed Mustafa presented Schloesser with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award at the Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center Nov. 29. The award is one of several Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, but the one Schloesser received is the highest honor possible. It requires 4,000 hours or more of volunteer service over a lifetime. To put that number into perspective, considering a 40-hour work week with two weeks of vacation a year, 4,000 hours is two years’ worth of full-time work. The Schloessers first came to Germany in 1978, and have lived here for a total of 19 years, Schloesser said. With the exception of a few pieces from
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Joyce Schloesser takes down a handcarved Christmas candle holder from a shelf. Photos right: Santa stands next to Annalee Dolls and poinsettias in the entryway. A large German pyramid is the centerpiece of the Schloessers’ living room Christmas decorations. The pyramid is more than 20 years old, and Schloesser said she has to re-glue something onto it every year. Mexico and the United States, much of Schloesser’s collection is comes from the couple’s travels in Europe. The centerpiece in the living room is a German pyramid that is about four feet tall. “I know it’s Christmas when I put that out,” Schloesser said. The large pyramid came from Harry’s Gift Shop, which was a fixture in downtown Kaiserslautern in the 1980s, Schloesser said. “Everyone shopped there,” she said. There are three of many of the items, Schloesser said, because the couple has three daughters and she often bought one item for each of them.
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In the living room Schloesser has a small Santa’s sleigh she bought in East Germany when her daughter Betsy was 6 years old. In the sleigh Schloesser keeps a small baby Jesus made out of paper that Betsy drew and colored when she received the sleigh. Another of Schloesser’s favorite pieces is “The Toymaker,” an intricate wood
carving by Oberammergau wood carver Herr Josef Bühner. Oberammergau is located in southern Germany, about a half an hour’s drive from Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In addition to woodcarvings, the town is famous for the Passion Play it puts on every 10 years; the next will be in 2020. In Augusta, Ga., where
the Schloessers own a home, Schloesser said she usually decorates seven Christmas trees and displays all her decorations. Many of the trees have themes, such as ornaments from Germany, Slovakia, Poland and Alaska. One tree gets treated to Swarovski crystal ornaments. When it comes to decorating, Schloesser said, “Christmas is my holiday.”
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Legal advice: Tax filing season fast approaching By Capt. Brian Strang Officer-in-Charge of the Wiesbaden Tax Center
It is almost that time of year again: tax season. If the thought of filing your taxes is dampening your holiday spirit, the Wiesbaden Tax Center is here to help. In this and subsequent articles we will work to answer your tax questions and explain to you how your garrison’s Tax Center can save you time and Photo by Chrystal Smith money this tax season. Community members are assisted at the Tax Center in 2012. The Wiesbaden Tax Center you were in the United States. will open in early February What’s new for 2012? 2013, so if you have questions As of the time of publication However, if you or your spouse in the meantime, contact the Congress has yet to finalize pro- were employed on the economy, visions for Tax Year 2012 so it self-employed while stationed Legal Assistance Office. is difficult to say with certainty overseas, or employed by a nonWho is eligible for Tax what will change from last year government support agency on Center services? aside from some basic adjust- post there are differences in how The Tax Center provides ments for inflation. However, your income will be treated for free tax preparation services for a number of tax credits and tax purposes. eligible members of the military deductions are set to expire You may be able to exclude all community, including active without Congressional action, or parts of this income from taxaduty service members and their which could mean a higher tax tion or you may be able to receive dependents, military retirees bill or lower refund than you a credit for any income taxes paid receiving pay and benefits, and might have anticipated. to a foreign government. Department of Defense civilian Additionally, if you put Check future articles for upemployees. Status as a Depart- dates on what to expect for Tax substantial sums of money in a ment of Defense contractor or a Year 2012 as Congress finalizes foreign bank or investment acreservist (unless called to active the tax code. count, you are required to report duty) does not grant eligibility this to the IRS. If at any time I just moved overseas; in 2012 (even for a single day) for Tax Center services. Army regulations prohibit what tax issues should you had more than $10,000 in the Tax Center from providing I be aware of? foreign financial accounts, this assistance to those engaged in If all of your family’s income must be reported to the IRS by private business activities ex- is derived from employment filling a Report of Foreign Bank cept for registered Army Family with the U.S. government, your and Financial Accounts. Child Care providers. This reporting requirement income is treated the same as if
may apply if you used a local national account to put a down payment on a new home purchase, pay rent deposits and Immobilien fees, or purchase a POV. There are not necessarily tax consequences or penalties for using foreign accounts, but the penalties are severe for failing to report these assets. On-post bank accounts such as those from Community Bank and Andrews Federal Credit Union are exempt from the reporting requirement.
How do I get help?
The trained and certified professionals of the Wiesbaden Tax Center provide eligible members of the community free services including U.S. federal and state income tax preparation, filing and amendments for the current and prior tax years. When the Wiesbaden Tax Center opens in early February 2013, it will be located on the second floor of the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne.
For the most expedient service, clients should make an appointment when the Tax Center opens by calling mil 337-4755 or civ (0611) 705-4755. Clients should bring to their appointment their DoD ID card, W-2s, proof of Social Security number for all members of the household, direct deposit account information and any other documents specific to their tax situation. Anybody with foreign tax issues or who has received communications from the Internal Revenue Service, including levies and garnishments, should contact the Wiesbaden Legal Center, Building 1023N on Clay Kaserne. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; Thursday from 1-4 p.m. To visit with an attorney, call for an appointment or take advantage of walk-in hours available Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 1-4 p.m.
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Its time has come
Engineers get a look at one of the Cold War-era bunkers on the north side of Clay Kaserne in anticipation of demolition work scheduled to start Dec. 17. The bunker, built to protect aircraft stationed at the airfield in the 1980s, will be torn down to make room for a new military working dog kennel. It is located behind the brand new Auto Skills Center, set to open sometime early next year, according to Transformation and Stationing Management officials.
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Snow time As people began slipping into the holiday spirit, Old Man Winter joined the fun and dumped some of the crunchy, white stuff on German streets. Drivers learned quickly why having snow or appropriate all-weather (with MS or the snowflake logo on the tires) tires is German law and critical for driving on the slippery surfaces. Wiesbaden military commmunity members are reminded to listen to AFN’s FM 98.7 or to check the garrison’s home page (click on the Road, Weather and School Closure Information button) for the latest traffic, weather and facility closure information.
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Team members ponder the answer to the final question of the Safety Showdown contest.
Safety Showdown:
2nd Theater Signal Brigade demonstrates knowledge to win competition
make the whole process fun and entertaining.” “Not only are the compet“I’ll take ‘Cold Roads’ ing teams focused on getting for 500” said a U.S. Army the correct answers, the entire Garrison Wiesbaden Soldier viewing audience is fully enduring the Jeopardy portion of gaged. That’s the goal; we want 5th Signal Command’s Winter to get the Army’s Safety and Safety Showdown Dec. 6. Wellness promotion messages More than 300 Soldiers and into everyone’s head,” said civilians from seven USAG Michalkiewicz, also known Wiesbaden units participated as Safety Joe. “We want to in the safety competition at the set the conditions for success Lucius D. Clay Kaserne Com- by getting people to stop and munity Activity Center Dec. 6. think before they do something The highlight of the show- that could cause them or othdown is when four Soldiers ers harm.” from each of the seven units “When learning is fun, Photo by Lawrence Torres III compete against one another people will want to learn, and Soldiers show their excitement after displaying the right during a Jeopardy-style show the showdown is the best exanswer on the final question of the Jeopardy-style porwhich uses safety titles and ample I’ve seen of combining tion of 5th Signal Command’s Winter Safety Showdown. questions. fun and learning,” said 1st. Sgt. Joseph G. Michalkiewicz, Timothy B. Ellis, Headquarters showdown champions. ing room noncommissioned 5th Signal Command safety and Headquarters Company, Participants studied numer- officer in charge and 2nd TSSB manager and event coordi- 5th Signal Command. ous safety messages before showdown team captain. nator, said, “By taking the The 102nd Signal Battalion competing with one another. Sgt. Kenneth Sharp, USAsafety and wellness promotion had been the reigning champi“My team prepared for the REUR mission support elematerial that we traditionally ons of the Jeopardy-style safety competition by studying some ment NCOIC, said he enjoyed present as a dry and sometimes showdown for several years. of the questions that were on the competition aspect of the boring classroom lecture, and However, 2nd Theater Strate- the U.S. Army Europe safety Safety Showdown more than packaging it in a Jeopardy- gic Signal Brigade stepped up website,” said Sgt. Bryon K. death by PowerPoint. style game show format, we to the plate and became the new Collins, HHC, 2nd TSSB train“The competition helped By Sgt. Brian Rodan 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office
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raise the camaraderie amongst the unit, and it gave us the opportunity to show our stuff,” said Sharp. “I can’t wait until the next competition, especially since there will be more USAREUR personnel on Wiesbaden. We will win.” “What I ask you to do over the holidays is give some thought to a few things that are right,” said Brig. Gen. Bruce. T. Crawford, 5th Signal commander. “There’s a lot of good that’s going on here in Europe, and there are many great things going on here in Wiesbaden, like this showdown. “Whether you are part of 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, V Corps, U.S. Army Europe, 5th Signal Command, 102nd Signal Battalion, 2nd TSSB, USAG Wiesbaden, our Air Force brothers and sisters, our joint partners — there are a lot of positive things going on here, so spend some time thinking about that and not just the one or two things that are bad,” Crawford added.
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Community notes ... Community notes badges and learn new skills with Troop 107 of the Boy Scouts of America. Parents are also invited to join in the fun by serving as assistant scoutmasters. For more information visit www. wiesbaden107.mytroop.us.
PWOC kick-off event
Join the Protestant Women of the Chapel for their spring kick-off event Jan. 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the Clay Kaserne Chapel. The program will focus on using time wisely and include a skit, mixer and luncheon. Free child care will be provided with no advance reservations necessary. For more information visit the Protestant Women of the Chapel on Facebook.
Family Child Care
Do you love working with children? Interested in working from home? Looking for an earning potential from $26,000 to $40,000 annually? Become a Family Child Care provider. Call civ (0611) 4080-329 or mil 335-5383.
Thrift Shop moving
The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club’s Thrift Shop has outgrown its space and is moving to a larger location on the Mainz-Kastel Storage Station. The grand opening will be held Jan. 12. The last day for shopping and to drop off donations at the current store is Dec. 20. The staff asks community members to no longer leave donations behind the old store. Donations (only gently used seasonal clothing and household items) should be dropped off during operating hours only — Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tursdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new store will have the same hours. The Thrift Shop seeks additional volunteers to help with the move and/or to work at the new store. Volunteers are eligible for benefits such as training and flexible work hours. For more information visit www.wiesbadenspousesclub.com/thrift_shop or WCSC Thrift Shop on Facebook.
Transition Center briefings
The Wiesbaden Transition Center holds pre-separation briefings for honorably transitioning Soldiers (not retirees) no later than 90 days before transition date. Briefings are scheduled for Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in Building 1023E on Clay Kaserne. Pre-retirement briefings for Soldiers and family members are conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 1023E on Jan. 16, April 17, July 17 and Oct. 16. Career Status Bonus and Redux Retirement briefings will be held Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Call mil 337-6296 for more information.
Red Cross training
The Wiesbaden American Red Cross holds babysitting with infant/child CPR and first aid Jan. 3-4, and dental assistant training starting Jan. 28 (apply through Dec. 3). Call mil 337-1760 or stop by
Need training support? Photo by Karl Weisel
Teaming up for partnership More than 20 crewmen from the German Navy frigate “Hessen” toured U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden facilities Dec. 11. The host nation armed forces members had a chance to fire weapons in the Engagement Skills Trainer at the Training Support Center on Clay Kaserne, visit the Gen. Shalikashvili Mission Command Center, learn about aviation operations and examine other aspects of transformation within U.S. Army Europe. the Red Cross Office in Building 1023 (third floor) for details.
Culture College
New to the Wiesbaden area? Learn about getting around, German culture, Holiday closings community resources and lots more The following facilities will be in the monthly Culture College Jan. closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1: BOSS, Wi8-10. Call mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) esbaden Arts and Crafts, Auto Skills, 4080-254. Amelia Earhart Playhouse, Outdoor Recreation, McCully Fitness Center, BOSS leaders sought Wiesbaden Library, DPW Service Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Order Desk, Housing Office, Cap- Single Soldiers program seeks highly puccino Casino, Education Center, motivated and dedicated Soldiers to Postal Service Center, MPD Reas- serve as president and vice president. signments, Passport and ID Offices, Soldiers (minimum of specialist to serve Central Processing, Retirement Ser- as president) need a memorandum with vices, MPD Personnel Actions, MPD approval from their chain of command Sponsorship and Benefits, ASAP, to serve in the leadership positions. Stop Central Issue Facility, PPPO, IPB and by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne the Transportation Motor Pool. For (next to Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts) to more holiday special hours and closings get involved. visit the garrison’s home page at www. wiesbaden.army.mil and Mothers of Preschoolers Join fellow mothers (from pregnancy click on the “Holiday to kindergarten) to share ideas at the hours” button. Mothers of Preschoolers meetings the Vet Clinic closed second and fourth Wednesdays of the Dec. 20 to Jan. 1 month from 9-11 a.m. at the Clay Kaserne The Wiesbaden Vet- Chapel. Limited child care is available erinary Clinic will be — so reserve a spot in advance. Email closed Dec. 20 to Jan. 1 wiesbadenmops@gmail.com. due to a staffing shortage.
Spouse Sponsorship
Volunteer spouse sponsors are needed to provide a welcoming atmosphere for incoming spouses. Upcoming Spouse Sponsorship training date is Jan. 14 from 9-10:30 at Army Community Service. Call civ (0611) 408-0254 to reserve a space.
Christmas Eve service
A community Christmas Eve service will be held Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel.
Calling Boy Scouts
Are you a boy looking for adventure and fun in the Wiesbaden area? Enjoy camp-outs, community projects, earn
Head to the Wiesbaden Training Support Center in Building 1032 and 1638 on Clay Kaserne to arrange for a host of training support including use of the Engagement Skills Trainer, Call for Fire Trainer, HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer, photo support, classrooms and more. Call mil 337-5370 or visit https:// trms.eur.army.mil for more information about the facility.
Holiday dinner at the Wiesbaden Dining Facility
The Wiesbaden Dining Facility invites community members to enjoy a special Christmas meal Dec. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature everything from roast turkey to pecan pie.
Girl Scout volunteers
Girl Scouts provides volunteer opportunities for women or men ages 18 and over to share their skills and experiences while learning and working with others. Girl Scouts provides a safe and nurturing environment where girls from all backgrounds, ages 5-17, can develop confidence, determination and skills needed to thrive in today’s world. Positions available include management (Overseas Committee chair), troop leaders and coleaders, event coordinator, public relations and camp director. Training is provided. Send an email to cindykayfry@yahoo.com or wiesbadengs@yahoo.com for information, job description or an application.
Cub Scouts in Wiesbaden
Pack 13 is a year-round, active pack with more than 60 years of experience in the Wiesbaden area. Cub Scouts is open to boys in the first to fifth grades (or 6-10 years old). Scouts participate in everything from building and racing derby cars to hiking and camping. Pack meetings are generally the third Thursday of the month. For information about upcoming summer activities visit http://sites.google.com/site/scoutpack13/home or email Mandi Love at thelovetribe@gmail.com.
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Schools page — Partners in education School bits School vacation
Local Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Wiesbaden will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 4 for winter break with classes resuming Jan. 7.
Need a tutor?
U.S. military families can get around-the-clock assistance from a professional tutor through www. tutor.com/military. The free service is funded by the Department of Defense Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program. (Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Middle School’s Wildcat Update)
Business scholarship
Studying, or planning to study, business? The Kaiserslautern American German Business Club invites people to apply for a €1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be studying business or a business-related course at the University of Kaiserslautern or be studying business-related courses at any accredited university and have a home residence within the area surrounded by Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens, Saarbruecken, Koblenz and Mainz. A 500-to-750-word essay is required ― on how the applicant plans to use his or her business studies to further German-American relations, a cover letter and brief outline on current course of study. Deadline to apply is March 1. Send the English-language documents in Word format to Kaiserslautern@agbc.de.
RoboWarriors kickoff
The RoboWarriors invite people to join them for their fifth annual FIRST Robotics Contest Kickoff and International Potluck Dinner starting at 4 p.m. Jan. 5 in Wiesbaden High School’s multipurpose room. Frank Pendzich, the club’s faculty adviser, asks that people RSVP at frank. pendzich@eu.dodea.edu.
University of Maryland registration
Registration is now open for University of Maryland University College Europe spring 2013 session one classes, starting Jan. 14. Registration ends Jan. 9 for online classes, Jan. 13 for hybrid classes and the first day of each face-to-face class. Courses range from business administration to cybersecurity. Visit http://webapps.umuc.edu/soc/ europe.cfm. Book awards will be available for active duty-service members and their families starting Jan. 2. And a new student scholarship will also be offered. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/financialaid. Also find out about field study courses to London, Rome and other places by visiting www. ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy.
Central Texas classes
Central Texas College offers courses in legal assistance, criminal justice, automotive mechanic/ technician, early childhood and hospitality management Jan. 14 through March 7. Classes are in the evenings and/or weekends. On-line classes are also available. Call civ (0611) 705-5561 or mil 337-5561 for details ― or stop by the Education Center in Building 1023E on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne.
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Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Matthew Senna poses for a photo with his wife Danielle during the Best Warrior Luncheon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Oct 22. Staff Sgt. Senna competed in a four-day competition to win the title.
Army NCO of the year a champion of higher education overseas By Brooke Brown
University of Maryland University College Europe
Soldier, leader, husband and student ― these are some of the important titles balanced daily by Staff Sgt. Matthew Senna, the U.S. Army’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2012. After competing with 24 of the Army’s most talented Soldiers at the Best Warrior competition, he was named the winner and presented with the award in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 22. “It was truly humbling and an incredible honor,” said Senna, an infantryman of B Company, 7th Army Noncomissioned Officer Academy in Grafenwöhr. When asked how he excelled, he points to a focus on constant self-improvement through education. This year the Best Warrior competition challenged Soldiers in a new realm of competition ― mental toughness ― based on cognitive and creative thinking abilities. Scheduled between grueling road marches and PT tests were essays and written exams. Senna credits higher education offered in military communities overseas for keeping him sharp by expanding his knowledge and reinforcing traits like self-discipline. “Part of the reason why I got here
is my education with UMUC,” he said. “We had to take written examinations and write essays, and that experience and practice is what led me to where I am.” The Sacramento, Calif. native has recently completed his associate’s degree with University of Maryland University College Europe and plans to continue and earn his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. According to Senna, taking time to get an education is well worth the sacrifice. Getting an education helps Soldiers get promoted and also increase your ability to be a critical and adaptive thinker and an exceptional leader, said Senna. Senna’s wife, Danielle, is the driving force behind his focus. As his number one motivator, she helped him study constantly ― going through manuals and quizzing him during the competition. “It’s the same thing we do before our exams at UMUC. We work together, quiz each other and collaborate,” he said. Danielle is about to complete her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at UMUC Europe. The couple would like to walk at UMUC Europe’s commencement ceremony in May, but it is always possible that Ranger School for Senna or an unpredictable permanent change of station might make it necessary
for the couple to change that plan. However, the recent honoring of Senna’s incredible accomplishment proved to be a great way to celebrate all their hard work. At the award ceremony, Danielle couldn’t hide her excitement at the surprise announcement of Senna’s award. “They could hear me scream for joy from the back of the ballroom,” she said, “I know how hard he has worked and I’m so proud.” Recently selected for a promotion to sergeant first class, Senna says much of the reason for that is because of his college credit and academic experience. As a leader, he encourages other Soldiers to prioritize education. “By taking a little bit of time and sacrificing, you can get a lot of stuff accomplished,” he said. From tuition assistance and financial aid to flexible programs and on-base classes, getting an education overseas has never been so accessible. Senna said he believes the major barrier holding many service members back from pursuing higher education is lack of motivation. “They have to look to the future, not just what’s happening on that next four-day weekend. Just a minimal amount of sacrifice can really make their lives.”
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For your health
Drive responsibly during the holidays By Beth Ann Cameron
U.S. Army Public Health Command
The holiday season is the time of the year when drunken and impaired driving accidents are most prevalent. Drug and alcohol use impair judgment, delay reaction times and can result in deadly consequences when driving. Drugs (for example, marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18 percent of motor vehicle driver deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drunken driving accidents account for 31 percent of all motor vehicle accidents, and thousands of drivers and passengers lose their lives each year because of drunken and drugged driving. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Most people would never imagine their holiday celebration could result in a fatality or imprisonment, but the risks associated with driving while impaired are real and can result in tragic consequences for everyone involved. The following list includes a few simple tips for celebrating and driving safely this holiday season:
• Collect each guest’s keys upon arrival and store in a designated basket. • Serve foods along with alcohol-free beverages such as soda, juice or water. • If making an alcoholic punch, use fruit juice instead of a carbonated drink. Alcohol absorbs faster into the blood stream when mixed with carbonated drinks. • Stop serving alcohol one to one and a half hours before the party actually ends. If you take a medication that makes you drowsy, do not drive. Have someone drive you. This month, recommit yourself to preventing the loss of life by reminding Photo by Wendy Brown others to be sober and drug free, and A wrecked Dodge Charger stands as a warning for would-be drunken use safe driving practices on the road. drivers near the front gate on Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden Dec. 14. Drink responsibly, drive responsibly and encourage family members, friends and • Designate a non-drinking driver food. ahead of time. • Don’t mix alcohol with other drugs, co-workers to be safe and responsible • If drinking alcohol at a party or including over-the-counter and prescrip- drivers for the holidays and beyond. other celebration, allow at least one tion medications. For more information visit the Na• Don’t ride with someone who is tional Highway Traffic Safety Adminhour between drinks. It takes one hour to get rid of one drink from your body impaired. Use other means of transporta- istration website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ (one drink is equal to a 12-ounce beer, tion such as a taxi, public transportation Impaired, the U.S. Centers for Disease five-ounce glass of wine or one-and-a- or driver who is sober. Control and Prevention website at www. half-ounce shot of liquor). If you are hosting a party, here are cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Impaired_ • Set limits beforehand of the number some steps to take to help your guests Driving/index.html, or the Mothers drive safely: of drinks to have and stick with it. Against Drunk Driving website at www. • Plan ahead and designate a sober madd.org/feature-stories/december/ • Alternate drinking alcoholic beverages with soda, juice or water and eat driver. december-is-national-drunk.html.
Tips on toy safety help keep children safe By Amy Cowell
U.S. Army Public Health Command
The holiday season is upon us and for some it means the stress and anxiety of battling last minute crowds at the mall, frantically cleaning for visiting in-laws and agonizing over preparing the perfect holiday meal. But not you, you are a holiday planning superstar, and your perfectly planned holiday checklist has been finished for weeks. Your halls are decked, your stockings are hung by the chimney with care and all of your gifts follow the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recommendations for safe toys and gifts. Wait, you haven’t done the last one? Maybe you’re not the holiday planning superstar you think you are, or maybe you aren’t aware of the serious risks involved in giving unsafe holiday toys and gifts. In 2007 the CPSC reported 18
toy-related deaths and an estimated 170,100 hospital emergency-room treated injuries to children under 15. Although these consequences are real, prevention is as simple as following a few safety guidelines when shopping for the perfect holiday gift. The CPSC recommends the following toy safety shopping tips:
Under 3 years old
• Children under 3 tend to put everything in their mouths. Avoid buying toys intended for older children that may have small parts that pose a choking danger. • Never let children of any age play with deflated or broken balloons because of the choking danger. • Avoid marbles, balls and games with balls that have a diameter of 1.75 inches or less. These products also pose a choking hazard to young
and paint sets, marked with the designation "ASTM D-4236." This means the product has been reviewed for chronic health hazards and, if necessary, the product has been labeled with cautionary information. • Teach older children to keep their toys away from their younger brothers and sisters.
children. • Children at this age pull, prod and twist toys. Look for toys that are well-made with tightly secured eyes, noses and other parts. • Avoid toys that have sharp edges and points.
Ages 3 to 5
• Avoid toys that are constructed with thin, brittle plastic that might easily break into small pieces or leave jagged edges. • Look for household art materials, including crayons
Ages 6-12
• For all children, adults should check toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Damaged or dangerous toys should be repaired or thrown away. • If buying a toy gun, be sure the barrel, or the entire gun, is brightly colored so that it's not mistaken for a real gun. • If you buy a bicycle for any age child, buy a helmet too, and make sure the child wears it. • Teach all children to put toys away when they're finished playing so they don't trip over
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them or fall on them.
Always read the label
The CPSC requires toy manufacturers to meet stringent safety standards and to label certain toys that could be a hazard for younger children. Look for labels that give age recommendations and use that information as a guide. Labels on toys that state "not recommended for children under 3 ... contains small parts," are labeled that way because they may pose a choking hazard to children under 3. Toys should be developmentally appropriate for children. The CPSC oversees the safety of toys and many other consumer products. For more information about purchasing safe toys and gifts, call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toll-free hotline, 1-800-638-2772, or visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www. cpsc.gov.
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Hannah James, 4, shows Santa Claus some pictures she colored during the U.S. Army Europe holiday party at the Tony Bass Fitness Center Dec. 13. Photo right: The Wiesbaden Kurhaus lawn is dusted with a coating of snow and holiday lights.
Celebrating the season Markets, concerts and more highlight the holidays By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
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oliday concerts, the first snowfall of the season and a host of events helped light up special holiday occasions for Wiesbaden military community members. The season kicked off with a festive tree lighting ceremony at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Nov. 30 that drew hundreds of service members and their families for an evening of refreshments, performances, children’s events and a chance to get photos taken with Santa Claus. Christmas markets throughout the area and beyond provided Americans
with a taste of traditional celebrations in Europe. While visitors sipped hot, spiced wine; browsed for handcrafted ornaments and rubbed shoulders with their German neighbors at the Wiesbaden Christmas Market Dec. 9, they also had a chance to enjoy the seasonal sounds of holiday carols courtesy of Wiesbaden’s Hainerberg and Aukamm Elementary School choirs and the Wiesbaden Middle School Band. Units and Family Readiness Groups celebrated with holiday parties and other special events. As families celebrated Chanukah, prepared for Christmas and looked forward to the New Year, they took
time to remember those still serving in harm’s way in Afghanistan and other locations around the globe. While some V Corps families in Wiesbaden were thankful to be reunited through R&R leave, others kept in touch through Skype, emails, telephone calls and other media. All community members kept them in their thoughts as they took time to celebrate the season. Besides performing at the tree lighting and Christmas markets, local Department of Defense Dependents Schools students shared their musical talents with parents at school concerts. As winter break neared, community youngsters looked forward to
some well deserved time off — time that could be used skating on the Wiesbaden outdoor ice skating rink near the Wiesbaden Staatstheater and Kurpark. The rink, which stays open through the holidays until Jan. 12, features lights, music, skate rental and an alpine style hut with refreshments. And for those community members who haven’t yet made it to the Wiesbaden Christmas Market, a smaller version will be held just outside the gates of Clay Kaserne on Dec. 22-23 from 4-9 p.m. (See Things to Do on page 18 for more on the market and other seasonal happenings.) Here’s hoping your holidays are filled with peace and glad tidings.
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Skaters, young and old, enjoy a spin on the outdoor ice skating rink at the Hessischen Staatstheater. The rink, which remains open through Jan. 12, features skate rental, music and an alpine-style hut with refreshments.
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Annette Benton leads the Middle School Band at the Wiesbaden Christmas Market. Photo left: Hainerberg students perform at the market.
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Maj. Bruce Pulver conducts the USAREUR Band during a selection from “The Nutcracker.” Photo above left: Sgt. Owen Unger solos on soprano saxophone to the melody, “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.” Photo left: The Chorus sings “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
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Jr., USAREUR commander, in welcoming members of the audience to the concert. “So it is an honor and a privilege for the U.S. Army Band and Chorus to be asked to perform here in Wiesbaden, the new home of U.S. Army Europe, and usher is some of that holiday spirit tonight.” USAREUR’s new senior leader, who last served as commander of III Corps in Fort Hood, Texas, said besides reflecting the spirit of the holiday season, the concert paid tribute to decades of GermanAmerican friendship. “Over the years thousands of U.S. Army Soldiers have called Germany their home,” he said. “And we feel at home due to the amazing hospitality of our German hosts.”
Campbell thanked Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Müller for welcoming USAREUR to Wiesbaden, its “new home,” and for making the Kurhaus concert possible. Describing the USAREUR Band and Chorus as “a visible symbol of international friendship,” Campbell pointed out that this year they have played more than 200 concerts in 14 different countries. “With their music they build bridges that transcend languages and cultures,” Campbell added. Wiesbaden’s lord mayor thanked the musicians for the “magnificent concert” and said he looked forward to more performances by the band in the future as the USAREUR Headquarters settles in to its new home in Wiesbaden.
Retired Col. Darryl Hensley briefs Robert Craven, a member of Wiesbaden High School’s JROTC, on usher duties in the Wiesbaden Kurhaus for the concert. Members of the JROTC have been extremely active in the community, helping pick up litter between the school and commissary and serving at various community functions. Photo right: Concert-goers show their appreciation with rounds of applause.
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Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr., USAREUR commander, greets Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Mueller and Wolfgang Nickel (right), city parliament chief.
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Sports and leisure By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor
Take a hike:
Trail notes
u Readers are reminded when driving in France of the requirement for a breathalyzer kit. It is also recommended to have an International Driver’s Permit and passport. u Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting Started.” u Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096. u Many thanks to readers Richard and Donna Glenn, Pat and Cheryl Patterson, Tim and Luchi Lynch, and Bob and Pat Kiebler for providing brochures. u Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.
Weekend of Dec. 22-23
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uxembourg-Limpertsberg, Luxembourg (L-1011) ― This event was recommended by volksmarching enthusiast Kay Garsnett who especially enjoys “December volksmarches that combine St. Nick or Christmas celebrations.” This Saturday-only walk does exactly that with its trails passing through the town’s Christmas market. It’s a long drive from the KMC but, if you’ve got the time and the weather is nice, should be a worthwhile trip. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 toward Saarbrücken. At Kreuz Neunkirchen connect with A-8 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 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 FLMP directional signs leading to the start at Limpertsberg.
Start: Hall Victor Hugo Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 and 12 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
Weekend of Dec. 29-30
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llendorf (56370) ― Expect a pretty walk in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus northwest of Wiesbaden on this second-to-last day of 2012. Use
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Autobahn 3 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 p.m. (15 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.
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New Year’s Day, Jan. 1
ieder-Wiesen (55234) ― This New Year’s Day event is a perfect way for volksmarchers to welcome in 2013. The event is south-southeast of Bad Kreuznach and accessible to Wiesbaden’s wanderers via Autobahn 63 south of Mainz. Pick up A-63 southbound from Mainz in the direction of Alzey, then exit at Erbes-Büdesheim (9). Follow secondary roads through Erbes-Büdesheim and Nack to reach the start. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 toward Mannheim and 63 toward Mainz. Exit at Erbes-Büdesheim (9) to follow secondary roads to the start.
Start: Gemeindezentrum Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: Model flatbed truck.
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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 B-48 north to Bretzenheim. From points east take Autobahn 60 toward Bingen, continuing at its end on a two-lane road to Gensingen. Follow IVV directional signs to Langenlonsheim and Bretzenheim.
Start: FSV-Sporthalle am Sportplatz on Schlossgarten 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: From previous events.
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ölklingen-Ludweiler (66333) ― This walk is west of Saarbrücken and should be within volksmarching range of wanderers in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Use Autobahns 6 and 620 to Saarbrücken and Völklingen. Exit at Geislautern (8)
Burgerhaus Kaisersaal, KonigAdolf-Strasse 6 in WiesbadenSonnenberg Dec. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are €8 and €4.
‘Nutcracker, the Musical’
Head to the Amelia Earhart Playhouse to enjoy “Nutcracker, the Musical” Dec. 21-23. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Call civ 0611) 816-2473 for reservations.
catch the Theater Unlimited’s English-language, children’s production of “Seussical, the Musical” Jan. 19-20 at the Bad Homburg Kurhaus. Show times are 2 and 6:30 p.m. for the family-friendly musical, featuring characters from the fantastic world of Dr. Seuss. Call civ (06172) 178 3710 for ticket information.
Wiesbaden volksmarchers wanted
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Start: Warndthalle on Hohlstrasse Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
Weekend of Jan. 12-13
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ouzonville, France (57320) ― This just-acrossthe-French-border volksmarch is northwest of Saarlouis. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 past Saarbrücken and Saarlouis. Exit at Saarlouis-Mitte (3) and use B-405 through Felsberg and Ittersdorf to reach the border. Continue on French road D918 to Bouzonville and the start.
Start: Gymnase Norbert Noël Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
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ppelborn (66571) ― This event is due north of Saarbrücken and easily reached by Autobahn from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. From Baumholder, head south to pick up A-62 in the direction of Neubrücke and Trier. Connect with A-1 southbound toward Saarbrücken and exit at Eppelborn (141). Follow IVV directional signs to the start. From the KMC, Autobahns 6 and 1 toward Saarbrücken. Exit at Eppelborn (141) and follow the IVV signs.
Start: Realschule on Hellbergstrasse Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to noon (5 and 10 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
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imburg an der Lahn (65549) ― This walk will be found in Limburg proper and offers old city wandering on Saturday. Use Autobahn 3 toward Köln and exit at Limburg-Nord. Cross the Lahnbrücke and turn right at the second street. IVV directional signs will be posted.
Start: Markthalle on Ste-Foy-Strasse Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to noon (6, 11 and 20 km) and noon to 3 p.m. (11 km Altstadtwanderung) Sunday: 7:30 to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: Shopping bag.
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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 via Autobahn 61 and the Bad Kreuznach/Waldlaubersheim exit (47). Follow IVV directional signs on secondary roads through Windesheim to the start.
Start: Schlossgartenhalle Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 8 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Hilly trails, fields and woods Award: None.
Things to do ... Things to do
Clay Christmas Market
A Christmas Market will be held outside the gates of Clay Kaserne (between the South Gate and the Domaene) Dec. 22-23 from 4-9 p.m. More than 35 booths will be featured offering Christmas gifts, food, refreshments and cheer. Family Readiness Groups and private organizations wanting to get involved should call civ (0611) 4080 466.
A guide to volksmarching in the Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area
volksmarch club for the American community in Wiesbaden ― the Wiesbaden International Wandering Club ― to continue the longtime tradition of volksmarching in Heidelberg and Mannheim. The new club could offer members bus trips to European volksmarches, an annual children’s volksmarch and more. If you are interested, email hiwc@yahoo.com. Provide name, and contact information. For more information about the Heidelberg club visit www.hiwc.de.
‘Almost, Maine’
The Wiesbaden English Language Theater presents the romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine” Jan. 24-26, 31, Feb. 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gemeinschaftszentrum GeorgBuch-Haus (Wellritzstrasse 38 in Wiesbaden). The play by John Cariani and directed by Keith Greenleaf, is set during the winter in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, and it explores the mysteries of love and the human heart. Visit www.wiesbaden-englishlanguage-theater.de for ticket information.
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Special Olympians and wounded warriors
Oisin Oravetz, a student at Wiesbaden Middle School, prepares to send a ball down the lane at the Bowling Special Olympics in Kaiserslautern as Brian Pruitt provides encouragement Dec. 7. Two special education teachers who worked for Department of Defense Dependents Schools started the Special Olympics in Germany in 1973. Photo right: Sgt. Shane Fuller plays seated volleyball during the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe Comander’s Cup held at the Patton Barracks Gym in Heidelberg Dec. 7. The competition included cycling, running, archery, wheelchair bastketball and seated volleyball. Soldiers from throughout Germany, including Wiesbaden, participated in the event. The Wounded Warrior Project, the American Red Cross and Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation supported the event. Company C from Schweinfurt won the tournament’s trophy for the second year in a row.
Sports shorts . . . Sports shorts Hunting course
Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation hosts a German hunting course Feb. 19 to April 17. Cost is $200. Call Outdoor Rec at civ (0611) 705-5760 for more information.
Sport shooting courses
A sport shooting certification course will be held Jan. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $60. A range safety certification course will be held Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class is free. Call Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 7055760 or 5302 for details.
Applying for all-Army sports
Applications are now being accepted for all-Army sports. Upcoming deadlines are Feb. 15 for bowling, Feb. 26 for volleyball and Jan. 13 for wrestling. All-Army sport applications will be accepted for the following on the dates indicated starting on: Jan. 1 for triathlon, Feb. 1 for soccer and April 1 for softball, marathon and the Army 10-Miler. Apply online at https://apps.imcom/army.mil/apptrac or contact U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden sports director Kevin Ringgold at mil 335-5322 or civ (0611) 4080-322
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Boxing in February
Women’s volleyball
Start training now for Wiesbaden Black History Month Boxing Tournament Feb. 9 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Call Coach Martinez at mil 337-2149 or email adam.c.martinez.mil@mail.mil.
Free zumba classes
Head to the Army Community Service cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing every Monday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. for free zumba classes. Call ACS at mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) 4080-254 for more information.
New Year’s Boot Camp
Want to get back in shape after indulging in one too many helpings of stuffing and gravy over the holidays? Head to the Wiesbaden Fitness Center to sign up for their New Year’s Resolution Boot Camp which runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. 15. Call the fitness center at mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 for more information.
Fitness classes
Get toned up and fit during one of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s many classes — zumba, spin, body tone, Plyometrics, H.E.A.T. and more. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 or stop by the fitness center on Clay Kaserne
Women’s community volleyball is held Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Join in to have fun, work out and improve your game. For more information contact Coach Chris at spoonyc@hotmail.com or strikeeagles.2012@gmail.com.
Boys soccer camp
An NCAA college soccer recruitment camp will be held next year in Bitburg, April 5-7, featuring representatives from colleges ranging from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point to the University of Dallas. Coaches will run six to eight sessions, provide feedback to players and explain the recruitment process. Cost is €300. Send an email to collegesoccercamp@gmx.de for more information.
Calling all hockey players
The Wiesbaden Vikings hockey team is seeking experienced and novice players to join the team. The team plays throughout Germany and competes in the Rhein Main Hockey Liga, as well as the annual USAFE hockey tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Anyone interested should email wiesbadenvikings@ gmail.com.
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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Oppenheimer Cellar Labyrinth: So fun it requires a hard hat
Small city south of Wiesbaden offers a wide variety of sights and activities Story and photos by Wendy Brown
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have a general belief in life that recreational activities requiring hard hats are bound to be fun, and a visit to the Oppenheimer Cellar Labyrinth has confirmed that belief. Oppenheim is a 30-minute drive south of Wiesbaden, and in addition to the labyrinth of tunnels, the city features the beautiful St. Katharine’s Church, an ossuary that contains thousands of skeletons, two museums, castle ruins and much more. The people of Oppenheim built the tunnels between the years of 1,100 and 1,500 in order to create more space to hold merchandise in their cellars, Hans Bodderaz, manager of the Oppenheim tourism office, said. Oppenheim officially became a city in 1,225, and merchants wanted to keep their wares inside the city wall, Bodderaz said. The city charged a tax to store wares in the cellars, so that was an incentive to increase the amount they would hold. Thankfully for the diggers, the soil in that part of Oppenheim was extremely easy to dig, Bodderaz said. The soil, called “löss” in German, is a sandy soil that only requires seven percent of water in it to make it run like mud. Altogether, there are about 35 kilometers of tunnels under the city, Bodderaz said. The city’s tour, which is the only way to see the tunnels, takes about an hour. It meets in front of the tourism office at Merianstrasse 4. To find the office, simply walk down the front steps of St. Katherine’s and walk toward the city center. The office will be on your right about 100 feet down the street. The tour takes people down stairs into the tunnels, which are high enough for most people to walk through without ducking. In a couple of places it is necessary to bend down in order to get to the next tunnel, but the squeeze is not tight. I lost count of how many flights of stairs we
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Oppenheimer Cellar Labyrinth tour participants begin a tour Dec. 15. Photo right: St. Katharine’s Church was built in the Middle Ages and features beautiful stained glass. There is an ossuary containing thousands of skeletons behind the church. Photo top: The Landskrone Castle ruins are on a hill above the town. All the town’s sites are within close walking distance of one another. went down, but I think it was about three. While the hard hats were probably a good precaution, I never had any apprehension that I would actually need mine. The tunnels have stucco on the sides and appear well supported. They are also well lit and there are two small exhibits that show someone digging the tunnel and spending time in the tunnel. The city offers tours in German at noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, and at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Sundays. Tours in English are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting the tourism office and arranging a time, Bodderaz said. The phone number is civ (06133) 4909-19
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and the email address is info@ stadt-oppenheim.de. My sons and I have a (very) limited understanding of German, but we still enjoyed the tour in German we took. The labyrinth was what brought us to Oppenheim, but for a small city, it has an amazing number of places to see. St. Katharine’s Church, which dates back to 1,100, contains dazzling stained glass, medieval statues and artwork that make it a must-see place. Behind the church is the ossuary. People cannot walk into the ossuary, but gate bars are wide enough so it is easy to see into and take pictures. It contains thousands of skeletons, and the skulls are stacked up by the
hundreds in full view. Bodderaz said the skeletons came from St. Michael’s Chapel, which is also behind St. Katherine’s and is located above the ossuary. The chapel was a mourning chapel where funerals would take place. In the Middle Ages, bodies were wrapped in cloth and buried about a foot deep, Bodderaz said. The bodies rotted quickly, and the bones were put under the chapel and cemetery. In the summer, the town holds the Oppeheimer Cultural Summer, which includes entertainment from the area. That festival and the Oppenheimer Theater Festival are held at the Landskrone Castle, which is a castle ruins located a short walk
from the city center. There is a parking lot below the castle ruins, and since the city center has narrow streets, it is a good place to park and then walk to the rest of the sites. The city also has an Oppenheimer Stadtmuseum and the Deutsches Weinbaumuseum, which shows equipment from the long history of winemaking in the city. The city also offers great views of vineyards. For a complete listing of all Oppenheim has to offer, visit the town’s website at www.stadtoppenheim.de. It is in German, but look for the “Tourismus” listing on the left and then the “Sehenswürdigkeiten” to get to the section on sites to see in Oppenheim.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal (from left), Rosie Perez and Viola Davis team up to fight for their children’s school in “Won’t Back Down.”
At the movies Dec. 20-31 Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater
Dec. 20 — Premium Rush (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 21 — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 22 — Won’t Back Down (PG) 4 p.m. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 23 — Won’t Back Down (PG) 4 p.m. House At The End Of The Street (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 24 — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 — Jack Reacher (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 26 — House At The End Of The Street (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 27 — Trouble With The Curve (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 28 — Jack Reacher (PG-13) 7 p.m. End Of The Watch (R) 9:30 p.m. Dec. 29 — Brave (PG) 4 p.m. Jack Reacher (PG-13) 7 p.m. Dec. 30 — Won’t Back Down (PG) 4 p.m. This Is 40 (R) 7 p.m. Dec. 31 — Jack Reacher (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Ian McKellen (left) stars as Gandalf the Gray and Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” Photo right: Jennifer Lawrence faces fear and unexplainable events after moving into a new home in “House At The End Of The Street.”
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG13) — Bilbo Baggins is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey takes them into the wild; through treacherous lands. Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s precious ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities. Stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage. Won’t Back Down (PG) — Two determined mothers, one a teacher, look to transform their children’s failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. Stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Holly Hunter and Rosie Perez. House At The End Of The Street (PG-13) — Seeking a fresh start, newly divorced Sarah (Elisabeth Shue) and her daughter Elissa (Jennifer Lawrence) find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, they learn the town is in the shadows of a chilling secret. Jack Reacher (PG-13) — When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a single note: Get Jack Reacher. So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep. Stars Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike and Robert Duvall. The Possession (PG-13) — A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl’s father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child. Stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Natascha Calis and Kyra Sedgwick. Brave (PG) — Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late. Starring the voices of Emma Thompson, Kelly MacDonald and Robbie Coltrane.
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Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary School choirs sing at the “Sternschnuppenmarkt” Christmas Market in Wiesbaden.
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Getting Crafty for Christmas Wiesbaden’s Teen Center makes holiday wreaths. TOP: Arie’anna Ford and Clara Kuersten proudly present their wreaths. LEFT: Letisha Henry and Arie’anna Ford work hard on their wonderful wreaths.
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Winter Concert Over 500 guests, including students, parents, family and school staff attended the Wiesbaden Middle School Winter Concert. In the picture, music teacher Ms Annette Benton conducts the Wiesbaden Middle School stage band.
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Meeting Santa Clause TOP LEFT: Santa Claus drops in to meet children at the Clay Kaserne Child Development Center. TOP RIGHT: Santa Claus meets with children at the Clay Kaserne Child Development Center. Pictured are Santa with Corrine Jamili (left) Vanessa Lisica (right) plus a VCORPS soldier/elf, SPC Shaffer. LEFT: Santa stops in for a visit at the Clay Kaserne, Child Development Center. In the picture Santa with Aj Williams and Ronald Boast. Photo by Peter Witmer
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WE’RE JUST MAKING SURE THAT SANTA’S ON HIS WAY! The entire PCS Team would like to wish you all a Happy and Peaceful Christmas. And at this very special time of year, we thank US service members and their families everywhere for the daily sacrifices they make in protecting our freedom and way of life. We send our warmest greetings to those military members whose dedication and commitment will keep them from their loved ones this Christmas. We pray for their safe and speedy return to family and friends.
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