July 18, 2013 - Herald Union

erald Union H Vol. XV, No. 20

Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany

July 18, 2013

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German-American visit

Students from a local German school enjoy story time at the Wiesbaden Library. See page 3.

Alpine challenge

Wiesbaden Scouts enjoy range of engaging adventures during Garmisch camp. See page 8.

Leonardo Project Awards

Wiesbaden High School recognized for anti-bullying efforts during city-wide school competition. See page 12.

Two days of Independence Day fun

Photos by Karl Weisel

Brian “Head” Welch (from left), Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu and Jonathan Davis of the band Korn rock Clay Kaserne on July Fourth. Korn and Love and Death performed the free concert for Wiesbaden community members, courtesy of FMWR, Armed Forces Entertainment and AKA Productions.

Photo right: Youngsters enjoy some balloon action at the Independence Day fest in Hainerberg Housing July 3.

See pages 16 and 17 for the story.

Claiming realtor fees

Program to reimburse Soldiers for rental housing cost

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Another first down

American Soldiers and civilians join their German counterparts on the gridiron for some heated competition. See page 14.

Soldiers with a spouse and at least two children who receive a statement of nonavailability for on-post housing after July 1 may also receive a reimbursement for realtor fees through Sept. 30.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden officials hope that authorizing the reimbursements will encourage Soldiers to use realtors in their housing searches and thereby decrease waiting times and providing more variety, said Donald Meyer, chief of Wiesbaden Hous-

ing. Generally speaking, realtor fees are equal to two months of “cold” rent, meaning rent not including utility costs.

The 90-day program, which began July 1, only applies to Soldiers, Meyer said.

Civilians moving to Wiesbaden are authorized to itemize their moving expenses with their Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (commonly called CPAC) and receive partial reimbursement for realtor fees if approved by CPAC. See Realtor fees on page 5

Ask the commander ... see page 2

Commentary Second thoughts Learning how to transition gracefully Commentary by Kierra Carr

Special to the Herald Union

No move is ever stressfree. With support and a positive attitude the task can be accomplished more smoothly.

As a military child, during my first 13 years, I moved from state to state eight times.

On my 14th year, I no longer moved from another state, I moved to a different country.

Our duty station was in the Republic of Korea, and we were anxious about what to expect. Not only was the jetlag a killer, but also adapting to a whole new culture was hard. The continent of Asia was fast-paced and technologically up-to-date, and the language barrier was difficult to overcome. It was rare to encounter a person who could speak and understand English.

But as the months flew by, things got easier. We began adjusting to everything; from how to ride the trains, how to bargain with taxi drivers and discovered all of the popular shopping areas.

In my two years of living in Asia I became more experienced with technology, the means of transportation and surprisingly, the language.

Once we received our orders to another country, Germany, we were prepared for anything.

We landed in Germany and were unaware that we were in for a rude awakening of European customs. The lodging we stayed at had no air conditioning, the windows could be accessed three different ways, and there was no wireless Internet.

Asia was so enhanced with all of the newest machinery and tools; it was hard to re-

alize that Germany was the complete opposite. Whereas in Korea we lived in a 24-floor apartment complex; it was quite different in Germany.

My family and I were now living in a house that had no air conditioning, which caused us to use fans.

We weren’t sure if we would enjoy our new duty station until we realized that there was so much to see and do. European countries aren’t that far apart, unlike Asia where the countries are separated by bodies of water. We could now travel by car and not have to pay the expense of a plane ticket.

Immediately, we started to explore different destinations.

We had great experiences in countries such as France and Ireland. Both of these countries consisted of a lot of activities and friendly people.

This summer we plan to travel to other countries as well.

The best advice I can give a child or family on transitioning to an unfamiliar state or continent is to never be closed-minded about any aspect of the new place. If you don’t get out to see what that state or country has to offer, you will be missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Try to be positive and imagine being a person who has lived in the same place his or her entire life. Then you’ll learn to appreciate that you have the chance to explore and experience new things.

If you can open your mind, you will never be disappointed. (Kierra Carr is a volunteer with the garrison’s Public Affairs Office. She will be a senior at Wiesbaden High School this fall.)

Ask the commander Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Visit the garrison’s Facebook page (Garrison Wiesbaden), Twitter (usagwiesbadenpa) or Interactive Customer Evaluation pages.

the pavement and it and came out to controls the streets celebrate. Then the running through our concert that took housing areas, we place, from start to are not permitted to finish, a class act. paint lines designatVery grateful to be ing parking. The garliving in a commurison is working with nity where so much Praise for CYSS the city to obtain U.S. behind the scenes Pen I. commented: I just control and hopes to effort is being put Col. David wanted to thank U.S. Army have it transferred by forth to produce Carstens, U.S. Garrison Wiesbaden Child, next year — at which exciting shows and Army Garrison Youth and School Services time assigned parkevents for us. Thank Wiesbaden programs for helping my faming will be possible you to each person, commander ily save dollars off of our total for each housing too many to name, bill during the July through for all your hard work; it truly unit. Thank you for sharing September furlough. I am truly your concerns and suggesshows. appreciative of the help you Response: Thank you for tions for improving the overall are offering families like mine taking the time to share your quality of life in the Wiesbaden during this financial hard time. great comments. The folks military community.

Thanks again for your support. who put together this year’s Response: Pen, you’re German-American right, the furlough has cre- Independence Day in Hain- friendship ated a number of challenges erberg Housing and the free Andrej B. asked: Why is for everyone — especially our Korn concert the following it so difficult to get in contact civilian employees who are day on Clay Kaserne certainly with American people here in facing a dramatic cut in pay deserve a major pat on the Wiesbaden? Civilians are not over the next several months. back for doing a fantastic job. allowed to enter the garrison.

Thank you for expressing I know they worked long hours How shall one get in touch with your thoughts on efforts to make both days a success people from the base? Can I go made to ease the burden on and really appreciate know- as a German civilian to your families at our local CYSS ing that their hard work was shopping center?

Response: Andrej, I think it’s facilities during this challeng- appreciated. great that you are interested in ing time. We will continue to Parking question getting to know members of the do everything we can to keep James J. commented: I American military community our community members would like to know why Hainerhere in Wiesbaden.

Basically, informed about options and berg Housing does not have asonly authorized U.S. ID cardassistance available to assist signed parking for the residents holders have access to the U.S. those impacted by the effects and lines painted for spaces. It military facilities in Wiesbaden. of sequestration. is getting pretty ridiculous to This is because the German govIndependence Day have to park one to two blocks ernment has specific rules about Editor’s note: Several away from our house and then who may purchase American people sent Facebook and to top it off walk up three flights items for tax reasons under the ICE comments about the In- of stairs. Is it that hard to assign Status of Forces Agreement. If dependence Day Celebration one parking space per apart- you have an American friend, in Hainerberg Housing and ment — and if someone has a that person can sign you in on Clay Kaserne. Following is second and third car they can to accompany him or her as a sample: I’m not sure where park it two blocks away. We a guest to visit such places as to begin, except by saying that were not the lucky few to get the Wiesbaden Entertainment the events that took place over housing on Clay with a garage Center, etc. Please visit our German-American clubs page the last two days have been and driveway.

Response: James, that’s a for information about local nothing short of spectacular.

The fest was bigger and bet- question that is asked regu- friendship organizations — ter than last year, with rides larly and one that we have www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/ for all ages. Regardless of the been working on for more about/GermanInformation. rain, those who understand than a year. Because the city See Ask the German weather dressed for of Wiesbaden currently owns commander on page 3

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Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400)

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News and features News flash New Recycling Center

Community members are invited to join officials in opening the new Recycling Center on Clay Kaserne July 25 at 3 p.m. The center is located next to the former center on Heinig Street (behind Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts) which will be closed that day. The new center, to be open weekdays from noon to 3:30 p.m., features recycling containers and a building for re-use activities.

Farewell to veteran

A memorial service was held July 8 at the Niedernhausen Cemetery for retired Chief Master Sgt. Henry Addison who passed away July 1 at the St. Josef’s Hospital in Wiesbaden. In addition to his many years of Air Force service, Addison was the vice president of Andrews Federal Credit Union Europe. Since his retirement he served as the vice president of the Association of Retired Members of the Armed Forces and as a member of the Garrison Retiree Council, supporting retirees and their widows in the Wiesbaden military community. Addison is survived by his wife Gudrun, son Marcus, daughter-in-law Christiane and granddaughter Emma.

Service obligation

Soldiers who transfer their Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to a family member after Aug. 1 will incur four more years of service. The incurred additional years will start from the TEB request date, regardless of the Soldier’s years in service, and must be served in the same Army component.

Soldiers wishing to retire who have an approved TEB must complete their service remaining requirement before they can retire. Soldiers with an approved retirement request who wish to apply for TEB have to request withdrawal of their retirement and, if approved, may apply for TEB and complete their service remaining requirement.

The TEB was initiated Aug. 1, 2009. The previous choices for service obligations, zero to three years, will not be available after Aug. 1. Soldiers who retired and were placed on the retired list on or before Aug 1, 2009 are ineligible to transfer unused benefits because their last day of duty was on or before July 31, 2009.

Emergency repair work in Newman

The heat supplier ESWE must perform emergency work on the main heat distribution line.

Excavation work will start on July 29. The repair of the defective heating line will be accomplished on July 31. The backfill of the excavated area will be completed on Aug. 1. During the repair of the heating line on July 31 there will be an interruption of the domestic hot water supply from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following buildings will be affected: Kroesen Loop 10 and 12, Fontis Loop from 20 through 31. For more information call mil 3375032, civ (0611) 705-5032) or Mr. Robinson at mil 337-5344 or civ (0611) 705-5344.

Wiesbaden librarian Ann Burski (left) and Capt. Jennifer Glover, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander, read stories to visiting German and American children at the Wiesbaden Library July 9.

Opening our doors Outreach effort brings students to Clay Kaserne Story and photo by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Smiles lit up the Wiesbaden Library July 9 as librarian Ann Burski and Capt. Jennifer Glover, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment commander, read stories to visiting German and American youths.

The visit by students from Wiesbaden’s Obermayr Schule marked the fourth time young people from the school visited Clay Kaserne. During previous visits youths interacted with local firefighters and law enforcement officers, aviators and crew at the airfield, and members of the Community Bank.

“The outreach effort is part of being good neighbors,” said Glover, who served as tour guide and exchange organizer, “making sure we’re building and finding new ways to interact with our neighboring communities.

“Part of our effort is to open our doors,” said Glover, explaining that with increased security following the terrorist attacks of 9-11, fewer opportunities were available in recent years for Germans and American

to join in joint events such as German-American fests. Realizing that local Department of Defense Dependents Schools already have exchange programs with local German schools, the goal was to bring students on base.

“It’s about transparency — especially since we’re residing in a country that’s not our own. We can at least open our doors and show our neighbors that we work just like them and are people too,” she said.

Comparing the visits to military community outreach programs in the United States, Glover said she would like her Soldiers to get more involved in the local community — “to go out and see what we can do.” That might also include establishing more partnerships and visiting local schools, she said.

Glover added that participating in the program inspired her to learn German. “It’s motivated me to want to learn German — having little kids ask me about planes and not being able to understand them without a translator has inspired me to improve my language skills.”

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Continues from page 2 Thanks again for reaching out on our garrison Facebook page and underscoring the value of continued friendships between individuals and our great nations.

Excellent service

Stephen and Antoinette S. commented: Recently our family needed to review our official passports, SOFA and ID cards. Having lived overseas since 2003 both in Japan and now Germany, renewing our official documentation numerous times for our family of five, we have come to realize this renewal process can be quite long and frustrating. For this reason we waited until the last possible moment to attempt this

under taking. We arrived early and as expected the waiting room and hallway were filled with people, number in hand. Yet to our complete surprise the processes that have been established were absolutely excellent. ... The entire three-step process took maybe 30 minutes for our whole family. The people who helped us were diligent and kind. ... We were very pleased and wanted you to know that the people at the ID and Passport offices are wonderful.

Response: Mr. and Mrs. Springer, thank you for taking the time to provide this wonderful feedback on our Passport and ID offices. I can assure you we will pass your remarks to our deserving team.

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News and features From the blotter

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

June 29 Traffic accident — A noncommissioned officer is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Vehicle damage — An NCO became a victim when an unknown person fled the scene after damaging the Soldiers’ vehicle in the commissary parking lot.

June 30 Assault — Two Soldiers are being charged with assault consummated by a battery.

Assault — An NCO is being charged with assault consummated by a battery, unlawful possession of a knife, and drunk and disorderly conduct.

July 1 Larceny — A civilian employee is being charge with larceny of private property and civilian misconduct.

Controlled substance violation — A Soldier is being charged with a controlled substance violation: Use of marijuana, determined by urinalysis.

Traffic accident — A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic accident: Improper backing.

July 2 Traffic accident — An officer is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to yield the right of way and fleeing the scene.

July 3 Traffic accident — A family member is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Traffic accident — An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident: Failure to judge proper distance.

July 4 Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving and fleeing the scene.

July 5 Traffic accident — A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving.

Vehicle damage — A Soldier became a victim when an unknown person fled the scene after damaging the Soldiers’ vehicle in Crestview Housing.

July 6 Shoplifting — A family member is being charged with shoplifting and civilian misconduct.

July 7 Assault — A Soldier is being charged with assault.

July 8

Failure to re-register — An officer is being charged with failure to re-register a POV and failure to obey regulation.

July 9 Failure to re-register — An NCO is being charged with failure to re-register a POV and failure to obey regulation.

Failure to re-register — A civilian employee is being charged with failure re-register a POV and civilian misconduct.

July 10 Loss of property — A family member became a victim in Italy when an unknown person stole a pair of headphones while at the beach.

Wallet theft — A civilian employee became a victim at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center after an unknown person cut the lock off of a locker and stole a wallet.

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“If decisions are going to be made about my job, I wanted to fully participate in any processes where my voice and personal experiences could be heard and valued, “ said Nicole Nelson, program manager for Army Community Service at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa.

Core competencies

IMCOM group looks at developing employees including people from Installation Management Command, Medical Command, and Communication and Electronics Command.

The proponency office for the Army Installation Nelson said during the meeting it was discovered Management career program, CP 29, hosted a work- that there are several competencies that required ing group to determine the core competencies for the revision and additional competencies may be added social services series March 19-20. based upon the shared understanding of positions’ CP 29 supports Army civilians who work in a vari- responsibilities. ety of installation management-related positions at all Nelson also said it is important for the Army to hear levels, from installations to headquarters. Installation from people in the field. “I wanted to be a part of the management employees work across a broad spec- process,” said Nelson, “to ensure that Army leadership trum of services and capabilities. was aware of all that social service wanted to be a part Employees in this career program professionals proudly do in support of the process to ensure of our military families. Participatcome together with an aim toward providing the myriad of services, that Army leadership was ing in the competency developskills and capabilities required to ment working group would give aware of all that social maintain and support Department me a voice to articulate what my service professionals of the Army installations. proudly do in support of job entails both practically and The Army Assistant G-1, Citechnically on behalf of the Soldier our military families.” vilian Personnel, established an in the field.”

Army Competency Assessment Plan to add structure Nelson received praise for her participation in this to federal employees’ development within each of the workshop and sharing the knowledge she received 31 career programs. Social services (GS-0187) is one from it. of the first groups chosen for CP 29.

“Ms. Nelson’s leadership, engagement and field “If decisions are going to be made about my job, perspective is exactly what we needed,” said Karen I wanted to fully participate in any processes where Perkins, IMCOM director of human resources. “Nicole my voice and personal experiences could be heard is a rock star.” and valued, ” said Nicole Nelson, program manager The second phase of the competency developfor Army Community Service at Tobyhanna Army ment initiative is to solicit the input of all personnel Depot, Pa. in GS-0187 series through a survey. To learn more This workshop was the beginning of a five-phased about the social service competency development plan to develop the technical and non-technical compe- and how it affects you, visit https://www.us.army. tencies that support this career field. At the workshop, mil/suite/doc/40373216 (Army Knowledge Online there was representation from around the U.S. Army, account required).

By Dr. Phillip Douglas and Beth Burns Installation Management Command Workforce Development Branch

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Army looks back at 40 years of volunteers teer force initiative has proven a success — and he was proud to have When newly elected President Richbeen part of it. ard M. Nixon directed the Department “We built a volunteer of Defense to create an all-volunteer Army that really proved force, Army leaders knew there would itself in Desert Storm,” be some hurdles.

Moran said in a 2011 inToday’s Army enlists only those terview. “They were just who voluntarily choose to enter into a marvelous bunch of military service. That has not always Soldiers, and they have been the case. In 1973 the U.S. military done it right through to implemented the all-volunteer force that Photo by C. Todd Lopez replaced the conscription system used Today the Army enlists only those civilians who Iraq and Afghanistan today. We are very proud of previously. voluntarily choose to enter into military service, Instead of drafting young men to fill unlike before 1973 when the military still drafted the all-volunteer Army.”

Maj. Gen. Thomas the ranks, the Army and the other armed recruits.

C. Seamands, director services would need to spend money to retired, was assigned to the 1st Recruiting of military personnel ramp up recruiting efforts and portray Brigade under VOLAR in 1971, at Fort management, Army G-1, has served in military service as an attractive career Meade, Md., and said VOLAR brought the Army for 32 years now.

As he grew choice. about changes to life at the post. up on a military post, he saw how the

By July 1, 1973 — now 40 years ago Comfortable furniture soon filled the services transitioned from the draft to — the draft had been eliminated. But the open-bay barracks, which were divided the all-volunteer force.

Army started working on developing Now 40 years after the transition, the all-volunteer force well before that. into sleeping rooms. Beer, once prohibited, became a popular beverage.

And Seamands says he continues to see the In April 1971, Project VOLAR, for “volunteer Army,” was implemented at grooming standards relaxed. But Army Army improve as a result of the allselect Army posts across the country. leaders soon realized some changes volunteer force.

The project was an experiment designed caused more problems than they solved, “Everybody in the Army wants to be to increase retention rates and morale and new initiatives began that focused on in the Army,” Seamands said. “Everyamong soldiers and attract those who instilling professionalism and building one’s volunteered to come in and be a part pride for the Army. would want to serve. of something bigger than themselves.”

Moran said he thinks the all-volunArmy Sgt. Maj. Ray Moran, now Seamands says the all-volunteer

By Alex Dixon Army News Service

force creates a longer term of service, allowing for more complex training and cohesion-building for units.

Under the draft system, draftees usually served for two years. Now Soldiers enlist to serve for up to five years.

Only 20 percent of Americans are qualified to be in the Army under standards of health, behavior and intelligence. Seamands said recruiting still remains a challenge.

“We are very selective because we know what’s at stake,” he said. “What’s at stake is having a professional force that’s capable of fighting and winning our nation’s battles.”

During and following the Vietnam War, public trust in the Army was at an all-time low, Seamands said. Significant numbers of draftees didn’t want to serve and faced hostile environments when they returned home.

Seamands said the transition to the all-volunteer force changed the national dialogue about the Army.

“Americans have a lot to be proud of and one of them is the all-volunteer force,” Seamands said. “It’s unprecedented. And now, the American people realize the national treasure we have in our sons and daughters serving in uniform.”

Realtor fees . . . . . . .

Continues from page 1 To take advantage of the program, Soldiers must first report to the Housing Office and complete the in-processing procedure to determine if onpost housing is available that meets their grade and bedroom requirement.

If on-post quarters are not available within 60 days of arrival, the Soldier will be authorized for the reimbursement of realtor fee, Meyer said.

For those approved for the reimbursement, Soldiers will be limited to a 30-day temporary lodging allowance, Meyer said.

Currently it takes us approximately 45 days to house a family off-post without realtor fees.

By reimbursing realtor fees and staying under 30 days for assignments, the garrison saves the additional 15 days of TLA, which is approximately the cost needed for the realtor fee, Meyer said.

As long as Soldiers are not drawing the allowance (for ex-

ample, those commuting from Heidelberg), the 30-day limitation does not kick in until they are required to move and clear quarters in Heidelberg by Aug. 30, Meyer said.

The reason the reimbursement is only for Soldiers with a spouse and two children or more is because those families require three bedrooms or more, and those are the most difficult housing orders to fill, Meyer said.

The inventory of two-bedroom off-post quarters and smaller is sufficient to meet housing demands.

Housing issues Soldiers a statement of nonavailability for housing if housing is not projected to be available within 60 days of their arrival, Meyer said.

Soldiers will learn more about the program during inprocessing, and the controls that are in place to protect Soldiers and prevent abuse of the program, Meyer said.

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Dragon boating sparks G-A relations

By Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

The original goal of getting Wiesbaden’s Americans residents in on the fun of Dragon Boat racing during the Schiersteiner Hafenfest has been accomplished.

Now, six years later, not only are community members competing as their own team, some are also members of a German team and actively cultivating German and American relationships.

The Lazy Dragons — 66th Military Intelligence Brigade’s and several other community members — competed in the regatta in the fun category Photo by Stephanie Savell against German dragon boaters Members of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade Lazy Dragons, in the center boat “Sempai” with coach Gerhardt July 13-14 as a part of the 65th Stinner at the helm, paddle fiercely through the waters of Wiesbaden’s Schiersteiner Harbor during a 250-meter heat annual harbor celebration. of the day July 14.

“The sport is wonderful. The experience has been exciting the year before. boating.” and rewarding,” said Mara Cornejo, The Moortels as well as several Staff Sgt. 66th MI Brigade and team captain. other Americans from the local com- E s p e r a n z a Gerd Stinner approached U.S. Army munity also compete during the dragon Collins, DenGarrison Wiesbaden in 2007 to build an boating season with the German team t a l C l i n i c American team to compete in the races Saubande in various competitions and n o n c o m and to hopefully inspire more participa- venues around Germany. missioned tion from Americans as a way of deep“Once you get the hang of it, it’s o f f i c e r - i n ening relations with their Wiesbaden really great,” said Manuela. charge, said hosts. More than half a decade later, “It’s a good adrenaline rush, espe- she was encommunity members are active in the cially the 250-meter races,” said Katie. couraged by sport year-round building friendships “I jumped in with both feet,” said her coworkand seeing more of Germany.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Doug Savell, e r C o n n i e “We feel a lot like we are a part of 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, who Plenge to join the German community,” said Manuela said he was assigned in Wiesbaden the team and Photo by Victor Powell Moortel, Central Texas College field in 2008-11 and ever since wanted to at the lure of Cheryl Powell and Lindsey Gile (center) paddle back to the representative, who said she and her participate in the event. “We’ve made it being a good dock with the German team Saubande after a heat July 13 daughter Katie were inspired to join a lot of new friends. It’s a great group workout she in the Schiersteiner Harbor. after seeing the success of the team of people who are involved in dragon was all in. And teammates. while the sport has been fun for Collins “We’ve made a lot of new friends,” she said it was different than what she said Savell. expected.

Though the big event of the harbor “I thought it would be like those row- fest has passed, Cornejo said interested ing events you see during the Olympics, community members can still join to and it was totally not,” she said. “But finish out the season and prepare for it has been really fun.” next season.

And while the athletes are serious “The river is plentiful and big, and about competition, life outside of the there are boats and paddle for everyboat is a lot of fun. one,” she said, adding that many of the “Dragon boating is an excuse for team will continue to train to compete social hour,” said Nikki Williams, who in the ESWE Cup in September. saw the event one year before and deInterested individuals can concided to take part. “It helps me feel like tact Mara Cornejo at mil 337-7171 I’m a part of the German community.” or civ (0611) 705-7171 or email “The German (dragon boaters) are mara.c.cornejo.civ@mail. warm and welcoming and many speak m i l ; o r English too,” said Katie.

Chief Warrant And while the team did not improve Officer 5 Doug Photo by Victor Powell The field of dragon boat team compete in a 250 meter heat during the on the previous year’s success, its mem- Savell at mil 337Schiersteiner Harbor Fest July 13 in Wiesbaden as a part of the 65th an- bers enjoyed fellowship and socializing 5846 or civ (0611) with their German competitors and 705-5846. nual celebration.

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Boy Scout Troop and Crew 107 members brave the unpredictable Alpine weather as they trek downhill after a stay at the Knorrhutte, at 2,052 meters elevation on Zugspitze June 25.

Scouts succeed in Alpine adventure Story and photos by Karen Ravensbergen Special to the Herald Union

Long facial expressions and sluggish shuffling of weary scouts unloading gear was a false impression of the true feelings many scouts had after a recent trip through the Alps.

Boy Scouts of America Troop and Crew 107 returned tired and soggy yet energized about scouting after another successful Alpine Adventure Summer Camp at Garmisch-Partenkirchen June 22-29.

The scouts were eager to share their experiences from the previous actionpacked days after a hot shower, good meal and a little rest “Scout camp was awesome,” said Kyle Kilian, a Tenderfoot scout, who

Billy Welch, assistant Scoutmaster, and Kevin Stone, Eagle Scout, wrap the ankle of a felled troop member during a hike downhill on slippery, rocky terrain June 25.

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was proud to talk about his accomplishments. “I really learned a lot. I helped set up more than 10 tents in the rain, hiked 12 miles and got really good at knots. I even got a fire going in the rain, though it was hard to keep it going.”

One of the biggest lessons brought home the Boy Scout Motto, “Be Prepared,” said Kilian. “It did rain a lot that week, so one thing I think you should do when planning a campout is check with the weatherman first.”

Scout camp in June in the Alps can be rainy and chilly, but there are always a lot of activities to choose from, rain or shine. This year’s activities included white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, a high ropes course and hiking to remote Alpine huts on the way to the Zugspitze as well as time spent working on a variety of merit badges activities such as nature, forestry, photography, outdoor cooking, astronomy and Indian lore.

“Scout camp provides a unique opportunity for scouts to enjoy an extended amount of time together, working, learning and having fun,” said Jeff Stone, scoutmaster. “It’s really gratifying to see scouts develop and then put in to use various scout skills. It’s also a great opportunity to build camaraderie and teamwork among the scouts.”

Stone was particularly proud of a unique camp program — Accelerated Camping Experience. The troop immersed new Boy Scouts in the fundamental skills they need to advance.

Stone said the troop will continue to build on it in years to come. He said ACE gives younger scouts intense training and practice in skills such as cooking, fire-building, knot tying in addition to knife and fire-safety skills.

Stone was also proud of the fact that Eagle Scouts and former troop members stick with or return to the troop to assist with the development of other scouts.

Eagle Scouts and brothers Will Heiges, freshman at Texas A&M, and Ric Heiges, Wiesbaden High School junior, assisted with the ACE program. Members of Boy Scout Troop and Crew 107 compete Eagle Scout Carl Ra- in a knot-tying race as judges look on, while camping vensbergen returned at Garmisch-Partenkirchen June 27. from the New Jersey higher elevations to encounter snow and Institute of Technology to participate in the hut hike and ice,” he said. “They need to be prepared served as a counselor for the Indian Lore for anything.” merit badge. Eagle Scout Kevin Stone Stone said that many volunteers gave hiked with the crew and served as the generously of their time and talent in trip medic. Eagle Scouts and recent high helping make the adventure a success. school graduates Drew Parker and Nate “Without leadership, vision and a ton of Gerber participated in the hike. planning, an undertaking like this would Other older scouts took the option not be successful,” he said, expressing to remain active in scouting with the immense gratitude to Claudia Welch, Venture Scout program, a coed group Tami Pickering and Lea TenBrink. of scouts up to age 21.

The troop plans to return next year “At this age, scouts can plan and to the International Scout Camp at Kanexecute higher level adventures and dersteg, Switzerland, the site of many activities,” said Curt Parker, Venture previous summer camps for Troop 107.

Crew senior adviser.

For now, scouts will continue to enjoy Parker said in the past several years, camping and outdoor activities over the high-adventure hut hiking in the Alps summer while gearing up for a new school became a signature crew activity. Con- year of outdoor and community activities. ditions sometimes require scouts to use For more information about Troop ice axes and crampons to tackle more or Crew 107, visit www.wiesbaden107. challenging or risky terrain. mytroop.us. Also like them on Facebook “Scouts may start their journey with at Wiesbaden Troop 107 or Wiesbaden beautiful sunny weather, only to reach Venture Crew 107.

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Photos by Lewis Pullum

Barbecue relief

529th Military Police Company Soldiers enjoy barbecue time, courtesy of Wiesbaden Army Community Service, July 2 on Clay Kaserne.

ACS recognized the unit for its outstanding support of the Army Emergency Relief fundraising effort.

Foreign, quick divorces too good to be true Know the laws and other details to ensure divorce decrees are recognized in state courts Separation and divorce can cause great emotional and financial turmoil, and often the legal system seems to make the process more difficult than necessary.

Uncontested divorces in the United States can take six months to a year and sometimes longer. The importance of taking time to ensure the legal and economic needs of both parties and any children will be met is not often understood or appreciated.

It is small wonder that there is high demand for a way around the system. There are a number of companies running ads in magazines and on websites which promise three-week, one-week, three-day and even 24-hour divorces. For a significant fee, these companies offer divorces through the Dominican Republic.

The idea sounds simple.

Both parties execute powers of attorney to allow a Dominican attorney to file for divorce on their behalf, and the Dominican judge grants the decree that day.

A Dominican divorce decree usually arrives in the mail a few days later. In the fraction of time

it takes to get an uncontested divorce in the United States, you can get a quick divorce from the Dominican Republic.

Except that it is probably not a divorce at all, at least not in the United States. While states are not required to recognize foreign court decrees, they usually do if the process producing the foreign decree meets certain requirements. For example, one requirement is that at least one of the parties was an actual resident of the country that granted the divorce. Sending mail to a country does not make you a resident of that country, nor does visiting the country for a short time in order to obtain a divorce.

“Mail-order” foreign divorces are almost always rejected by

state courts.

There is a limited exception in the state of New York. New York will recognize a foreign divorce if one party was physically present in the foreign country when the divorce was granted, and the other party agrees to be bound by the foreign court. In other words, if the parties do not agree that they are divorced by a foreign court, even New York will not honor the divorce.

Many quick-divorce advertisements cite court cases which have upheld foreign divorces.

These cases are limited to the same four or five New York cases, and in each case one of the parties was physically present in the foreign country when the divorce was granted.

Another advertising claim is that the local U.S. embassy will certify the divorce decree. In reality, however, the embassy only certifies the signature of the

judge, much like a notary would do. Certification by the embassy is no guarantee that a state court will accept the divorce decree.

While many companies promise a quick “mail-order” divorce from a foreign court, the result is almost always a worthless court order. The American

system may be slower, but you’ll only have to do it once.

Take the time to do things right.

Get assistance with this and other legal matters at the Wiesbaden Legal Assistance Office, located in Clay Kaserne Building 1023W, or call mil 337-4725 or civ (0611) 705-4725.

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Point Alpha:

Standing history of Cold War’s tense times, testament of peaceful resolutions

bord e r s looked like, as well Special to the Herald as a Soviet Union stop sign that To visit the Point Alwarned people pha Memorial near Giesa to proceed no is to visit a happy ending. farther. There Located on the former is even a model border of the East and West guard dog.

Germany, it is where World The German War III could have broken out museum, called if the Soviets had decided to the House on invade through the Fulda Gap t h e B o r d e r, during the Cold War. U.S. Army includes East Soldiers watched the border German and from the west, and East Ger- Soviet artifacts man Soldiers watched from and exhibits the east. They did not dare talk that show, for or communicate for fear of a example, how misunderstanding that could the Soviets inlead to war. stalled metal Compared to what could grates in rivers have happened at the site, today so water could it is a peaceful testimonial to flow through, averted catastrophe. The whole b u t h u m a n s complex is located on a hill that could not swim looks out over the beautiful across the borgreen towns and villages in the der. The muarea. Particularly in the summer, seum also in- Michael Brown uses a map to explain the four sectors of Germany after World War II to his sons Nate and it is a gorgeous, relaxing sight. cludes maps and Will at the Point Alpha Memorial July 7.

Located about a two-hour a topographidrive from Wiesbaden, the Point cal model that a barracks bedroom. Also on the card up to an indicated point on U.S. Soldiers assumed the man Alpha complex includes two shows how the border cut post is a look-out tower, tanks, the audio posts and the audio was dead, but they were wrong. museums. One tells the East through the German country- jeeps and a snack bar. begins. There is no need to The man, Bernhard Fey, lived.

German story, and the other tells side.

A relatively new feature at hold up the card throughout the Years later, after East and the West German story. They are The U.S. museum, located in the site are a series of audio presentation — once it starts it West Germany reunited after located about a 10-minute walk the former barracks of the small stations that tell what it was runs through to the end.

45 years in 1990, Fey visited from one another. In between post, also includes artifacts from like for U.S. Soldiers stationed Also on the U.S. side is a Point Alpha and after hearing there are exhibits that show what the Cold War. There is a recre- at the post. cross made out of birch trees the story about the man who portions of the barriers on the ated command office, as well as To gain access to the sta- that U.S. Soldiers erected after allegedly died at the site, was tions, people must purchase a they saw a man get shot several happy to let everyone know he card at the entrance booth for times as he tried to cross the had in fact survived. It is another €5 (as long as you return the border. Unable to get to him, happy ending associated with card at the end of your visit they watched as East German the site.

The former border makes you get your money back). To Soldiers took him away. He listen to the audio, you hold the had been shot 11 times, and the for an excellent hiking trail, and next to the House on the Border is a series of sculptures along the border called the Path of Hope. They are based on the Stations of the Cross.

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There are also guided hikes and tours people can take for between €20 and €60. See the Check out the huge variety of memorial’s website at pointalcoupons inside The Find-It Guide. Will Brown uses a telescope to look out from Point Alpha pha.com for more information.

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Community notes ... Community notes Flea Market

Community Open A Community Flea Market House

will be held July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center parking lot.

Cost is $20 to reserve a table.

Call (0611) 4080 190.

Red Cross classes

The Wiesbaden military community invites everyone to stop by the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Community Open House.

Pick up information, giveaways and enjoy various demonstrations from service providers throughout the community.

Babysitter training and pediatric first aid/CPR classes will be taught July 30-31 and Aug. 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Give gift of life The Knights of Columbus is Room 284, Building 1023E on teaming up with the American Clay Kaserne. Cost is $55. It’s Red Cross and Armed Services open to adolescents ages 11-17.

Blood Program to host a comA standard first aid/CPR (plus munity blood drive July 19 from infant CPR) class will be offered 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Bass Aug. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. p.m. Learn how to become a Visit militaryblood.dod.mil for dental assistant through the Red more information.

Cross Dental Assistant Program with classes starting Sept. 16. Sesame Street coming Register Aug. 1-23. Call civ to town (0611) 705-1760 or stop by the The USO will bring the charWiesbaden Red Cross Office to acters of Sesame Street to the Wiesbaden Fitness Center July sign up.

22. Show times are 2 and 5 p.m.

Summer fellowship

The Protestant Women of the Chapel host Summer Fellowship programs July 30 and Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hainerberg Chapel. Everyone is welcomed and child care will be provided. Visit Wiesbaden Protestant Women of the Chapel on Facebook for more information.

‘American Girl’ social

An “American Girl” social for girls ages 6 and above will be held every third Saturday of the month (next one is July 20) at 10 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Library on Clay Kaserne. Girls should bring their American Girl dolls with to the social. Activities will include the reading of an

Photo by Chris Bland

Hunting course graduates

Newly graduated U.S. students of Outdoor Recreation’s spring German hunting course are initiated into the circle of German hunters during a traditional ceremony June 28. The ceremony includes three strokes of a hunting knife and promising to help protect the environment. New hunters pictured include Charles Blake, Melissa and Aaron Barta. The next German hunting course will be offered by Outdoor Rec starting Aug. 13.

Call civ (0611) 705-5760 for more information.

American Girl book, artwork, Have book, will travel Special CDC opening discussion of etiquette, tea and The Wiesbaden Library ofChild, Youth and School cookies. Make reservations (as fers a summer reading program Services features a special child space is limited) by calling the for grades one to five Thursdays care opening in Building 1502 library at civ (0611) 705-1740 or at 9 a.m. Stop by the library or on Clay Kaserne — July 26 from Joyce Schloesser at civ (06128) call civ (0611) 705-1740 for 6:30-11:30 p.m. Current CYSS 489 202. details. registration is required. Make reservations and payment at Roving ice cream truck Learning English least four days before the date.

A roving ice cream truck Wiesbaden’s Relocation (AAFES concessionaire) with Readiness Program hosts an Call Parent Central Services at freshly made Italian ice cream English as a Second Language civ (0611) 705-7928. now serves patrons on Clay (Ingles como Segundo Idioma) Technology Expo Kaserne with stops at the Post class Thursdays from 4:30-6 Everyone is invited to a Office loading dock from noon p.m. Aug. 1 to Oct. 3 and Oct. Technology Fair in the Wiesto 1:30 p.m., Clay Housing 10 to Dec. 19. To register call baden Fitness Center July 26 from 1:30-3 p.m.; Directorate of mil 335-5254 or civ (0611) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Public Works Compound 3-3:30 4080 254.

Veterinary Clinic p.m., parking garage 4-6:15 p.m.

Family Child Care closed Thursdays and Clay Housing 6:30-7 p.m.

Do you love working with The Wiesbaden Veterinary EFMP events children? Interested in working Treatment Facility is closed on The Exceptional Family from home? Looking for an Thursdays due to Army trainMember Program offers two earning potential from $26,000 ing and personnel shortages. events in August to give fami- to $40,000 annually? Become It will also be closed Aug. 6-9 lies opportunities to connect. a Family Child Care provider. and every Friday. After Aug. 8 A coffee social for adults will Call civ (0611) 4080-329 or mil it will be open Thursdays for be held Aug. 8 from 10-11 a.m.

335-5383 for more information. pet registration only. in Hainerberg Housing Building 7780 (Texasstrasse 57). A Bowling Night is scheduled for Aug. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Military families with active EFMP enrollments can register through Army Community Service at civ (0611) 4080-254 for the free events.

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Play in the Park

The New Parent Support Program, Educational and Developmental Intervention Services and Women, Infants, Children programs invite parents with toddlers and preschoolers for some “Play in the Park” time from 11 a.m. to noon July 26 in Crestview Housing and Aug. 30 in Aukamm Housing. Activities include bubbles, parachute games, water tables and an obstacle course. Call civ (0611) 408-0330 or 0331 for more information.

ACS Birthday Bash

Army Community Service celebrates 48 years of serving the community July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with face painting, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, the U.S. Army Europe Brass Quintet and children’s crafts in the ACS Cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing. All ID cardholders are invited to join in the celebration.

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Schools page — Partners in education Schoolbits School orientations

Mark your calendars for next school year: Hainerberg Elementary School holds a kindergarten orientation at 10 a.m. and firstthrough fifth-grade orientation at 11 a.m. Aug. 22; Aukamm Elementary School holds an orientation at 11 a.m. Aug. 22; Wiesbaden High School holds a new student orientation at 1 p.m. Aug. 22; and Wiesbaden Middle School holds its new student orientation at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 23.

University of Maryland classes

The University of Maryland University College starts its fall class schedule Aug. 19. Stop by the Education Center (Building 1023E, Room 12) on Clay Kaserne or call civ (0611) 705-5917 for information about financial aid and degree planning. Andy Midura, UMUC Wiesbaden’s academic adviser, is available for help with planning a degree. He can assist with transferring credit from military schooling and previous civilian schooling.

Learning during summer

Summer’s a great time to relax, have adventures and explore. But that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Students can continue to study and prepare for the new school year by visiting the Department of Defense Education Activity’s Summer Explorations home page at http://summer.eportalnow.net. The site aims to provide inspirational and motivational learning in a fun environment for all ages.

Summer graduate programs

The University of Phoenix offers Masters of Business Administration summer graduate programs starting in August 2013. For more information call civ (0611) 205-2015 or email Wiesbaden@phoenix.edu.

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma offers students the opportunity to earn Masters of Education and International Relations. The school also offers an Organizational Leadership Doctoral program. OU classes are taught face-to-face or online by internationally recognized OU faculty. The three-hour credit courses are taught in a weeklong format (Tuesday to Sunday). Call civ (0611) 705-5937 or email apwiesbaden@ ou.edu for details.

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Leonardo Project Awards High school anti-bullying effort recognized

government, presenters recognized the top three awardees in each category, including a special “Inclusion” award for the entries that reached out to diverse members

By Karl Weisel of the community. Col. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office David Carstens, USAG Wiesbaden commander, It was a packed house at the Wieswas on hand to help baden Kurhaus June 30 as German and present the winners in American students awaited the judges’ the Ideas for Wiesbaden decisions in the 2013 Leonardo Awards. category, delivering his This was the first year local Departspeech almost entirely ment of Defense Dependents Schoolsin German.

Europe students joined their German For its first outing in peers in competing in various categories Photo by Karl Weisel the contest, Wiesbaden aimed at encouraging greater involve- Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wies- High School walked ment in music, technology, communica- baden commander, helps present the awards for away with a third-place finish in the Media cattion, social awareness and a host of other the Ideas in Wiesbaden category. egory — winning €500 competitive categories. ing projects for more than six months.

— for its anti-bullying “U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, While not every team won a prestigious project, a series of public service anparticularly Wiesbaden High School, was recognized at the start of the pro- Leonardo trophy and cash award, all nouncements. Recent Warrior graduate gram as a first-time American entry in participants left with a special Leonardo Roscoe Johnson accepted the award on the project,” said Peter Witmer, USAG card valid for various discounts on ad- behalf of the team.

And while the other Wiesbaden Wiesbaden school liaison. In welcoming missions to city-wide activities.

“After all of the hard work on High School entries didn’t score with the Wiesbaden military community’s participation in the city-wide project, Leonardo projects, even if they don’t the judges, Witmer said he was pleased organizers said they hoped American leave with a Leonardo, I believe in with the overall turnout and thanked students would participate again in the their hearts they’ll leave with a piece of everyone who participated.

Wiesbaden,” said Nicola Beer, Hessian “Your efforts and participation in the next Leonardo competition.

Leonardo Project marked an important The Leonardo Project, which in- culture minister.

During the several-hour-long awards milestone. Your contributions to host volved 1,500 students on 114 teams from 35 different area schools, saw students show, that saw a host of speakers from nation partnerships in Wiesbaden are brainstorming, creating and present- academia, industry, the city and Hessian highly significant,” Witmer added.

UMUC here for the long haul

By Brooke Brown

Office of Marketing and Communications, University of Maryland University College Europe

The University of Maryland University College will continue its 64-year tradition of educating U.S. troops overseas after being awarded a new contract by the Department of Defense. The contract calls for UMUC to offer exclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction at military installations across Europe.

UMUC first began sending faculty overseas in 1949 and has continuously served the higher education needs of active duty military and their families since. The new contract is renewed annually and extends through academic year 2022-2023.

“Serving the needs of the U.S. military is in our DNA. We are extremely pleased and proud to continue our long history of educating troops overseas,” said Javier Miyares, president of UMUC. “This award affirms the dedication of

our faculty and staff abroad and the commitment that is shared throughout the university to providing a quality education to those who sacrifice so much to protect us.”

In addition to undergraduate liberal arts programs, active duty military personnel, their families and DoD civilians can earn graduate level degrees in a wide variety of disciplines, including cybersecurity, homeland security, social work and business administration.

Under the new contract, UMUC will offer its MBA program for the first time in the European Command, in addition to partnering with two other institutions in the University System of Maryland for first-time overseas programs. Frostburg State University and UMUC will offer an undergraduate teacher education program, while Salisbury University and UMUC will offer undergraduate

and graduate (MSW) programs in social work.

“Educating our troops is a privilege we take very seriously,” said Dr. Allan Berg, UMUC senior vice president and overseas director. “Our faculty and staff in Europe will strive to deliver the highest quality programs possible for our students.”

Faculty will teach at U.S. military installations in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and other locations as required.

As part of its contract to deliver undergraduate programs, UMUC also will manage National Test Centers at over 20 installations in Europe. These test centers administer a large variety of exams designed to help service members advance their careers by qualifying them for key certifications and credentials.

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Sports and leisure Exploring a monastery

A statue of St. Kilian, an Irish missionary bishop who is the patron saint of Franconia, greets people as they enter the grounds of the Kreuzberg Monastery near Wildflecken. Photo left: Visitors to the Kreuzberg Monastery drink beer and eat lunch July 7. On the way to Point Alpha Memorial, the Franciscan monastery is famous for its beer, but it is also a great place to get a hearty, low-cost meal and go for a hike.

The monastery rents out rooms as well. For more information visit www.kreuzbergbier.de.

Photos by Wendy Brown

Wine Fests

The Oestricher Marktfest (in Oestrich-Winkel) will be held July 19-21. Other fests in the area are the Hilchenfest July 19-21 at Lorch on the Rhein River, the Geisenheimer Lindenfest July 19-22, the Frauensteiner Weinfest July 26-29, the Taunussteiner Weinfest Aug. 1-3 and the Wallufer Wine Village Aug. 2-4.

Music in the Palmengarten

Things to do ... Things to do Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. Enjoy sightseeing, swimming, shopping, dancing, sports and more. Cost is $150 (BOSS members only).

Sign up at the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne.

Extreme Weekend with BOSS

Enjoy free pool every Monday at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Lounge. Call civ (0611) 408-0190 for more information.

Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers heads to Camp Darby, Italy,

Travel with the USO

Rhein Main Area USOs head to the Luxembourg Blues and Jazz Rally July 20, Würzburg July 20, Strasbourg and Haut Königsbourg Castle July 20,

Go digging

An archaeological excavation camp will take place Aug. 5-23 in the European Kulturpark Bliesbruck-Reinheim. Volunteers are sought to help with the excavation work in search of Roman artifacts. Visit info@ europaeischer-kulturpark.de for more information.

Free pool

Frankfurt’s Palmengarten Outdoor Rec offers a series of concerts during the summer months rang- adventures Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreing from jazz to world music. ation invites travelers to join Upcoming jazz concerts include them for a trip to London July pianist Makiko July 18, bass19-21; Rovinj, Croatia, Aug. ist Guenther Lenz and group 8-16; or the Chiemsee RegAug. 1, the Anke Helfrich gae Festival Aug. 23-25.

Call Quartet Aug. 15 and the Raciv (0611) 705-5760 or stop mon Valle Quartet Aug. 29.

World music concerts include by Outdoor Recreation (next Ondatropica (Columbian mu- to the Tony Bass Fitness Censic) July 23, Anna Maria Jopek ter) on Clay Kaserne for more and Kroke (from Poland) July information.

30, Bratsch (French) Aug. 6, Mystery tour Ben Zabo (Mali) Aug. 13 and Join Army Community Kobo Town (Canada) Aug. Service’s Relocation Readi20. Performances on the out- ness program on a mystery tour door pavilion are at 7:30 p.m. July 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is from €10 to €16. Tour-goers meet in front of the Buy tickets in advance or at Bookmark at the Hainerberg the door at the Palmengarten Shopping Center. Call civ entrance, Siesmayerstr. 63 in (0611) 4080-234.

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Blues Night and Krazy Karaoke

The Cappuccino Casino hosts Blues Night July 26.

Krazy Karaoke with DJ Joker will be featured July 18. Stop by the Cappuccino Casino at the Hainerberg Shopping Center or call civ (0611) 411-4444 for more information.

Fireworks illuminate the sky over a section of the Rhein River looking from the bank at Rüdesheim July 6 as a part of Rhein Aflame. The grand fireworks displays light up castles and ruins in different towns along the river. A variety of companies offer trip packages that include roundtrip travel, a river cruise, food and entertainment. Visit www. rhein-in-flammen.com for more information about upcom- Bike tune-up Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreing events. ation features a bike rental and Riesling Route July 21, Point 30; Bobby Brown July 20; maintenance program. Stop Alpha July 27 and Amsterdam open stage night July 24 and by Outdoor Rec on Clay KasJuly 27. Stop by any USO of- 31; Steven McGowan July 25 erne (at the Tony Bass Fitness fice or call civ (0611) 4080-106 and 27; and the Sven Ruppert Center) to find out about bike for details.

Duo July 26. Visit www.irish- rentals or getting your trusty pub-wiesbaden.de for more two-wheeler fit for the road.

Cold Shots at WEC Call civ (0611) 705-5760 for The Cold Shots, a celtic- highlights. more information. acoustic/blues/punk rock band, Rock’n’Heim Fest will perform at the Wiesbaden The Hockenheim Race Edelweiss tours, more Entertainment Center July 20 Track will be the site of an The Edelweiss Lodge and at 9 p.m. The concert is open to open air concert Aug. 16-18 Resort in Garmisch-Partenpeople ages 18 and older. Call featuring headliners System of kirchen offers a host of sports civ (0611) 4080-190. a Down, Tenacious D, Franz programs and unique tours to Ferdinand and Nine Inch Nails such places as Neuschwanstein Live at the Irish Pub The Wiesbaden Irish Pub among others. For a complete Castle and Innsbruck. Visit features Gelon July 18; ka- line-up and tickets visit www. www.edelweisslodgeandresort. raoke July 19, 21, 23, 28 and rock-n-heim.com or local ticket com for details.

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Sports and leisure

Soldiers help German football leagues shine Story and photo by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Most Soldiers stay busy with work, training, physical fitness, continuing education and a host of other vital requirements.

But some even find time to play a little football.

In between keeping up with duties at the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden headquarters, Smigelski not only just missed out on winning the 2013 Best Warrior Competition (he placed second at the competition in Baumholder in April), he recently joined several fellow U.S. Soldiers and civilians on the gridiron with the Wiesbaden Phantoms.

“We have the top offense and the top defense in the league,” said Smigelski, who ran 102 yards to help the Phantom’s B-team crush the Hanau Falcons 31-0 in a home game at the Helmut Schön Sports Park July 6.

Unlike the Phantoms A team which plays in the higher-level

Americans and only two out on the field at any one time.

Like the A team which includes American players, Smigelski said his team also features three other U.S. Soldiers in addition to himself.

Perhaps inspired by the blowout performance put on by the B team July 6, the Phantoms A Phantom running back Edward Smigelski runs around Hanau defenders for a first down during a team also crushed home game in Wiesbaden July 6. their opponents, the semi-professional German and scored two touchdowns.

“It’s a challenge and it’s Franken Knights, league, the B team has had a “I’ve played running back fun,” he added, saying that in a late afternoon game at the smooth ride through the season. since I was a little kid,” he said, although he expected the lan- sports park, 37-0.

“There are actually six explaining that he was encour- guage to be a problem, it was The Phantoms A Team next different leagues with the B aged by his fellow garrison not. “Thanks to being on the plays at home Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. team in the sixth league,” said noncommissioned officer, Sgt. team, I’ve been learning more against the Munich Cowboys.

Smigelski, adding that thanks to 1st Class Adam Martinez, to try about the German culture and The Helmut-Schön Sports a series of wins, the Phantoms out for the Phantoms a couple the language.

Park is located next to the will most likely move up to a of months ago.

“The guys on the team are Brita Stadium across from the higher league next season.

“They welcomed me with great athletes. The coach likes Hainerberg Shopping Center.

The USAG Wiesbaden open arms,” Smigelski said, me out on the field, and I’m just Free tickets are available Soldier said his best game this adding that the German and having fun doing it,” he said. at the garrison’s Public Affairs season was a game against the American players frequently Although the leagues wel- Office in Building 1205 (across Friedberg Panthers where he invite one another out to dinner come American players, teams from the shoppette) on Clay racked up 157 yards rushing and to hang out after games. are limited to no more than six Kaserne.

Sports shorts . . . Sports shorts . . . Sports shorts Wiesbaden runner wins 10-Miler Three cheers for Wiesbaden’s John King who placed first at the Army 10-Miler Qualifier in Grafenwöhr with a time of 54:49:83. King will be among the top six men and women to represent U.S. Army Europe at the Army race in Washington, D.C.

Wounded warrior ride

Join the Wounded Warrior Project for a community cycling experience Aug. 10. Registration will be held at 8 a.m. at the Bostalsee, Am Seehafen, 66625 NohfeldenBosen (near Baumholder). The ride begins at 9:30 p.m.

Bring your own bike, gear and helmet (required). Register at solderride.org under Community Rides.

Boot Camp

Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness invites community members to turn out for the Wiesbaden Fitness Center’s Boot Camp Sept. 2 to Oct. 18. Sign up at the front desk in the fitness center.

Youth Sports Summer Program

Wiesbaden’s Child, Youth and School Services offers soccer July 23-25 and basketball July 30 to Aug. 1. Call Parent Central Services at civ (0611) 705-7928 for more information.

Golf opportunities

Wiesbaden’s John King leads the The Rheinblick Golf Course features a Friday Night pack at the Army 10-Miler qualifier. Scramble July 19 with a shotgun start at 6 p.m. Cost is

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$10 for members, $20 for nonmembers (ID cardholders).

The golf course hosts the Blickster 27-hole Challenge July 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The two-person team event costs $20 per member or $35 for nonmembers (ID cardholders).

Call civ (0611) 143537 7003 for details.

Recreational shooting

Head to the Wackernheim Range from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 or Sept. 14 to enjoy recreational shooting.

Must be age 14 or above and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Stop by Outdoor Recreation on Clay Kaserne for more information.

Three country march

The German Armed Forces Reservists Association hosts the 19th international Three Country, Two-Day March Oct. 4-6. The march takes participants through Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria. For more information about the march call Ulf Sümmerer or Christine Hany at civ (08551) 2232 or email freyung@ reservistenverband.de.

Summer swim clinic

The Wiesbaden Wahoos swim team hosts a summer swim clinic from Aug. 13-17 for stroke development and from Aug. 19-23 for intermediate and advanced swimmers.

Both sessions will be held at the Hallenbad Kleinfeldchen from 8-10 a.m. Cost is 90 per swimmer. Registration information is available online at www.wiesbadsenwahoos. com. Register by July 23 for a free clinic T-shirt.

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For your health

Protecting against tick bites this season Chanel S. Weaver

U.S. Army Public Health Command Public Affairs Office

During the summer children aren’t the only ones playing around in the grass.

Ticks are also on the moveand keeping the grass mowed is one way to protect against the diseases the parasites carry.

Ticks can thrive in long grasses, according to Ellen Stromdahl, an entomologist at the U.S. Army Public Health Command who manages DoD’s Human Tick Test Kit Program.

Although most ticks are not infected with human diseases, some ticks in the United States can carry such diseases as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and viral diseases.

Infected ticks have to attach to a person and remain on that individual for a long period of time (one to three days) in order to transmit most diseases, Stromdahl said.

One of the first things people can do to prevent a tick bite is to recognize tick habitat, and avoid it.

“Ticks stay in, or on the edge of, shady, brushy areas,” said Stromdahl. “You can find them in tall grass — especially

in wooded areas. They need layered shade and moist air.”

Stromdahl also recommends the use of insect repellent to prevent tick bites.

“For maximum protection, use DEET repellent on your skin, and permethrin repellent on your clothing,” said Stromdahl. “Permethrin-treated clothing is the best defense against tick bites. When ticks touch the treated fabric, they try to get away as quickly as possible. If they stay on the treated fabric, they die.”

Permethrin clothing spray can be found in hunting sections of stores, and permethrintreated clothing is available from major outdoor clothing suppliers.

Another step to preventing tick bites involves checking belongings.

“If you have been in tick habitat, leave your shoes outside and don’t leave your clothes

near your bed,” said Stromdahl.

“You’ll be giving ticks the whole night to find you. Ticks may survive on clothes in the washing machine, but a hot cycle in the dryer will kill ticks.”

Stromdahl also recommends bathing or showering as soon as possible after coming indoors to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on the body.

Army preventive medicine experts say that prompt removal of a tick is one way to reduce risk of disease transmission.

“When patients locate an engorged tick on them, they should not panic and should take their time to remove the tick properly,” said Staff Sgt. Arvey Jones, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the preventive medicine section of the Kirk Army Clinic, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. “If you remove attached ticks promptly, you can prevent tick-borne disease.”

In order to remove a tick, Stromdahl recommends certain guidelines.

“Remove the tick with tweezers,” said Stromdahl.

“Do not burn it or use soap, gasoline, Vaseline or other chemicals. Once the tick is removed, thoroughly cleanse the bite with alcohol and apply antibiotic ointment to the bite.”

Most tick bites cause irritation and itching immediately, but Stromdahl said this does not indicate disease transmission.

Finally, Stromdahl says ticks that have been removed from people should be saved for identification and testing. Military personnel and Department of Defense civilians should place the tick in a jar or ziplock bag, and take it to the local military medical treatment facility. The MTF will forward the tick to the U.S. Army Public Health Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

The USAPHC will identify

the ticks and then perform disease testing of the tick through the DoD Human Tick Test Kit Program. The results of identification will be reported to the submitting MTF upon receipt of the tick, and test results (negative and positive) will be reported within a week.

For more information on ticks and preventing tick bites, visit: U.S. Army Public Health Command’s DoD Human Tick Test Kit Program, http://phc. amedd.army.mil/topics/envirohealth/epm/Pages/HumanTickTestKitProgram.aspx; Environmental Protection Agency, http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/ insect/; University of Rhode Island, http://www.tickencounter. org/; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, http:// www.cdc.gov/ticks/; Physician’s Reference Manual from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, http:// www.cdc.gov/lyme/resources/

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Independence Day Celebration Wiesbaden military community members enjoy family fun day to celebrate nation’s birthday

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

A

little rain — OK, a lot of rain — didn’t dampen spirits at the community’s Independence Day bash at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center July 3.

As more and more people streamed into the area to enjoy rides, food, live music and fireworks, the skies slowly opened up welcoming neighbors for a day of friendship and celebration.

“I’m happy to be here with you on my second day in office,” said Wiesbaden’s new Lord Mayor Sven Gerich during the official opening ceremony.

Gerich joined Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell, U.S. Army Europe commander, and Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, in tapping a keg to get the party started.

Describing how Germans and Americans have been intertwined for decades, Gerich said, “For me it’s very important to see Americans and Germans living together, not just next to each other.”

The new senior city administrator pointed out the various partnerships between the Wiesbaden military and host nation communities, saying he was pleased to see Americans enjoying the various opportunities in and around Wiesbaden.

He recalled former times when German-American friendship fests were a common occurrence at Camp Lindsey (now the Europa Viertel) and said he hoped the city and military community would work together to make similar events a regular event.

USAREUR’s commander also noted the close ties and enduring friendships established in Wiesbaden, and asked everyone present to remember “the sacrifices that our Soldiers are still making every day” in Afghanistan and other places around the world during the July Fourth holiday.

Members of the West Hes-

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sen Police Band were on hand to perform the national anthems of both nations to pay tribute to the occasion. The garrison’s commander thanked host nation emergency responders, including the Polizei, for their tireless efforts at helping safeguard the men, women and children of the USAG Wiesbaden community.

As the rain came and went throughout the day, it didn’t stop the flood of young people who came to enjoy a range of free amusements from bumper car rides to carousels, the drop tower to a tiny train for younger visitors. Members of the Sergeant Major Association (editor’s note: see below for more information on the association) were on hand with American eats, representatives from local tourist offices handed out useful travel tips and giveaways, Outreach Kontakt members offered cake and coffee, and any number of fellow volunteers spent the day helping make sure community members were well fed, entertained and informed.

Fireworks wrapped up the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored celebration filling the skies with a visual reminder of what Independence Day represents — a beacon first envisioned by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and their fellow founders to create a nation where freedom, democracy and liberty would stand tall and continue to shine for years to come. (Editor’s note: The Wiesbaden Sergeant Majors Association recently formed to take the reins from the outgoing Heidelberg Sergeant Majors Association. New members are always welcome, according to a representative. It is open to U.S. service members (all services) in the ranks of E-8 (promotable) and above and to international partner service members in the ranks of E8 and above. Email wiesbadensma@gmail.com for more information.)

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Children experience the thrill of freefall on one of the various amusements at the Independen

Photo by Karl Weisel

Dirk Krams (center) and Kerstin Koschnitzki (right) of Hochheim’s Marketing Office share information about opportunities with visitors to the Tourism Fair tent. Photo right: Fireworks wrap up the celebration.

Charisma and Justin Te Balzer and Imgard Goebe line tickets. Photo left: Lt Mayor Sven Gerich and German-American friend

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Wiesbaden military community members express their appreciation during the Korn performance on Clay Kaserne July 4. Photo left: Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch and bass player Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu lay down the heavy metal riffs during the free concert.

Korn conquers Clay Kaserne

nce Day bash.

Audio fireworks

Photo by Karl Weisel

Story and photos by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

A

fter the visual fireworks in Hainerberg Housing July 3, Wiesbaden community members were treated to audio fireworks on Clay Kaserne on Independence Day. Members of the bands Korn and Love and Death delivered several hours of high-energy rock to more than 2,500 concertgoers during a free concert courtesy of Armed Forces Entertertainment; Wiesbaden’s

Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation; and AKA Productions.

“We want to thank you for your service to the nation and we’re glad to be here celebrating with you on July Fourth,” said guitarist and vocalist Brian “Head” Welch while performing with Love and Death to warm up the crowd before the main event.

Likewise, Korn lead singer Jonathan Davis also expressed his thanks to service members and their families for their contributions to the nation.

Earlier in the day, band

members stopped by the Warrior Zone on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne to hang out with Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers members and fellow service members.

“They got a chance to meet and greet about 100 service members,” said Joseph Harris, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden special events coordinator.

“They spent time talking, hand shaking and handing out autographed cards.

“I think they felt really privileged to be on a U.S. military base on the Fourth of July,” Harris said.

Later BOSS members returned the favor by helping provide security during the concert.

“Thanks to all who attended for no incidents — no drinking and driving cases and no fights,” said Harris, praising all of the support personnel — Directorate of Emergency Services, Directorate of Public Works, BOSS, the garrison’s Combatives Team and host nation first responders for helping make the free concert an incident-free occasion.

“They made it fun for everybody,” Harris said.

Photo by Horst Goebel

Photos (2) by Karl Weisel

eodoro register with Marlene el for the chance to win free airt. Gen. Donald Campbell, Lord Col. David Carstens toast to dship to open the celebration.

Korn’s lead singer Jonathan Davis (right) belts out a tune. Photo right: Wiesbaden’s Leroy Hale and his son Justin enjoy the free concert.

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Bulletin board Movie plots

Mary-Louise Parker (from left), Bruce Willis and John Malkovich star in the “Red 2,” a sequel to “Red” about retired spies back for more adventure.

At the movies July 18-31 Taunus Theater July 18 — The Lone Ranger (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 19 — Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Pacific Rim 3D (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.

July 20 — Turbo 3D (PG-13) 4 p.m. Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 21 — Despicable Me 2 3D (PG) 4 p.m.

Pacific Rim 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 22 — Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 23 — Pacific Rim 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 24 — The Lone Ranger (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 25 — Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 26 — Red 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. Conjuring (R) 10 p.m.

July 27 — Turbo 3D (PG-13) 4 p.m. Red 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 28 — Despicable Me 2 3D (PG) 4 p.m.

Red 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 29 — R.I.P. 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 30 — Red 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 31 — The Conjuring (R) 7 p.m.

Legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, rise from the sea and start a war that claims the lives of millions of humans in “Pacific Rim.” Photo right: Salma Hayek (left) and Adam Sandler (right) join a host of fellow comedians in the the movie “Grown Ups 2.”

Despicable Me 2 in 3D (PG) — This movie is an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions, and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.

The Lone Ranger (PG-13) — Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) and man of the law John Reid (Armie Hammer) are opposites brought together by fate and must join forces to battle greed and corruption.

Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) — After Lenny Feder moves his family back to his home town, he and his friends learn some lessons from their children on the last day of school.

Stars Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Taylor Lautner and Salma Hayek.

Red 2 (PG-13) — This is a sequel about a group of retired CIA agents forced back into action. Stars Bruce Willis, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, MaryLouise Parker and John Malkovich.

Turbo (PG-13) — A garden snail has an impossible dream: to win the Indy 500. When a freak accident gives him extraordinary speed, Turbo sets out to try to make this dream come true. Starring the voices of Snoop Lion, Luis Guzman, Bill Hader and Samuel L. Jackson.

The Conjuring (PG-13) — A family encounters spirits living among them in their New England farmhouse.Stars Vera Farmiga, Mackenzie Foy, Patrick Wilson and Ron Livingston.

Pacific Rim (PG) — When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end.

To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Read the weekly Things to Do newsletter

Looking for more things to do in and around Wiesbaden? Find out about concerts, festivals, flea markets and lots more in the weekly Things to do Newsletter, available on the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/about/ttd/TTD.pdf.

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Story and photos by Susan Melnyk AdvantiPro online editor Metz is about an hour away from Ramstein and a great introduction to France’s cuisine and culture. Head there by car or join one of the USO’s tours to the city.

Metz itself is the perfect size to explore on a day trip. The area around the beautiful Cathedral of Saint-Étienne (Saint Stephen) is easily explored on foot, but be sure not to miss stepping into the cathedral itself.

Saint-Étienne de Metz is one of the tallest cathedrals in France and a gorgeous part of this historic city center. When we visited the city, it was free to enter and explore, but be sure to be respectful of those visiting the cathedral for prayer. Concerts often take place at Saint-Étienne as well.

Even if you’ve already explored the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Saint-Étienne’s stained glass windows are mesmerizing. The ones near the back of the cathedral (turn right upon entering and head to the far end) are produced by the famous Russian artist Marc Chagall.

The windows are in his classic style and quite unlike anything we had seen in other European cathedrals.

Once you are finished exploring inside, head back into the streets for a bite to eat at one of many cafes or restaurants, or shop to your hearts content. Like many cities in Europe, tourist-heavy restaurants and bigname stores are on the main streets, while wandering into the back streets will give you a more authentic bite to eat or shopping experience.

If you haven’t yet made it to the Pompidou modern art museum in Paris then head to its companion museum in Metz for an afternoon of the avant-garde. The museum itself is a sight to behold with it’s modern architecture and grounds.

If you haven’t eaten in France yet, you’ll find that most of the nicer restaurants have “set menus” for dinner, and often, lunch. This means the menu is a set price for several courses, which the chef has chosen in advance. Give yourself over to an afternoon or evening meal with starter, one or two main courses and dessert. Though the initial price may give you sticker shock (depending on the caliber of restaurant you’ve chosen), remember that all courses are listed and included in the price and the food is almost always impressive.

It is not uncommon to receive an “amuse-bouche” (pronounced “ahmoos-boosh”) when you sit down to a nice meal in France. This small but tasty bite is the chef’s way of welcoming you to the restaurant and is one of our favorite things about French cuisine! There is no charge for this, so don’t refuse it!

Say “merci” (thank you) and settle in to an evening in France.

There are several parking garages near the city center, just keep an eye out for the signs as you head in.

Prices were reasonable, and if you park near the cathedral, you’ll find yourself within walking distance of the local attractions and a wide variety of shopping and restaurants.

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Lake Constance one lake, four countries, 1.000 options

Are you easily bored during your holidays? Need that bit of extra entertainment? How about a place where four countries meet? How about a place where you can go swimming, diving, sailing, climbing, hiking, bird watching, skiing, golfing, sightseeing, wellnessing? How about a place of records – the biggest lake, the most castles, the greatest fun? Then you are in for Lake Constance, the “Bodensee,” as it is called in German.

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom Contributing writer Lovers of history, architecture, all types of sports, those with family and those who seek quietude all get what they are looking for at this truly international lake with shores in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. One who knows best what to do and where to go is Markus Böhm.

He works for the International Bodensee Tourismus GmbH (www.bodensee.eu). Here are his top recommendations: “What comes to mind first is Mainau Island,” Böhm said about one of the top attractions at Lake Constance. “It’s a flower paradise with a tropical greenhouse and a botanical park overlooking the lake.” Another major attraction is the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen. “They partially rebuilt the LZ 129 Hindenburg, a 245 meter aircraft, and you can actually enter it,” he said.

A 3D show takes you through the technical history of the years from 1900 to 1937.

The Pfänder Mountain (1064 meters) is the most

famous point of the region and offers a unique view of Lake Constance and its four countries.

“It can either be climbed or you take the Pfänder railway from Bregenz,” Böhm said.

The archeological Museum Unteruhldingen represents one of the cultural highlights of the region. It is one of the largest open-air museums in Europe.

The reconstructed pile dwellings show the history of early farmers and traders of the Stone Age. It is also a Unesco World Heritage site, Böhm said.

“For those who love music, the Bregenzer Festspiele is a must,” Böhm said. “To see great artists perform ‘The Magic Flute,’ for example, on the floating stage is a real experience!”

This stage offers seats for 7,000 visitors. The Bregenz Festival is a performing arts festival held annually between July and August in the Austrian town of Bregenz.

For families, it’s the monkey mountain of Salem.

“They have got some 200 Barbary apes living there under almost nature like conditions, sharing the area with fallow deer,” Böhm said. “It’s the biggest outdoor enclosure of Germany.”

Signs, interactive shows and hosted feeds teach visitors about the animals.

And another suggestion Böhm just had to point out: The castle of Meersburg is the oldest inhabited castle in Germany – absolutely worth a visit.

Indeed, Air Force spouse Casey Coté, living and traveling in Germany, confirms it’s worth a visit.

“The view of Meersburg from the ferry as it pulls away from the shore is stunning,” she writes in her travel blog, “We Took the Road Less Traveled (www.wetooktheroadlesstraveled.com). “The colorful wood-timbered houses up against the teal blue lake is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It’s so unexpected to have such a tropical, beachy type place bordering Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Like something out of a storybook, for sure!”

But our ultimate suggestion is to take the Lake Constance ferries – be it for a short ride or a day trip – and experience some of the 1,000 options, because whatever your choice may be, it can’t be wrong. “Lake Constance was an absolute dream,” Coté said.

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Have fun with the locals Weekly Market Sat, Jul 20 Wiesbaden, Dern’sches Gelände Every Wednesday and Saturday the weekly market takes place at the Dern’sches Gelände from 7 am to 2 pm. Around 80 vendors offer fruit and vegetables, fish, agricultural and forestry products for sale. In summer, an extensive entertainment program will be part of the market. Take plenty of Euros to the market as vendors will accept cash only.

For more information see www.wiesbaden.de

EVENTS Forest festival Fri, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 20 Wiesbaden-Bierstadt, Nauroderstraße Enjoy the annual Fichter Waldfest (forest festival) in the forest of WiesbadenBierstadt at the Nauroderstraße on July 19 and 20, starting at 6 pm. Listen to live music on Friday and enjoy some cake while your children are busy with a special program for kids on Saturday. For more information in German see www. fichter-kerbegesellschaft.de.

Hilchenfest Fri, Jul 19 – Sun, Jul 21 Lorch am Rhein, Markt-und Museumsplatz The traditional Hilchenfest will start on July 19 at 7 pm with an opening ceremony by the mayor. A variety of wineries and local organizations offer drinks and food. On Saturday the new wine queen and the new wine princess are crowned at 6.30 pm. On all three days musical entertainment is provided.

For more info in German see www.lorchrhein.de.

Wine festival Fri, Jul 19 – Sun, Jul 21 Feilbingert, Various wineries The annual wine festival in Feilbingert takes place in various wineries in the vil-

lage. Taste local wines and dishes in cozy atmospheres of great wineries. For more info in German see www.korzartur.de.

Lindenfest Fri, Jul 19 – Sun, Jul 21 Geisenheim, Rheingauer Dom The traditional Lindenfest (lindentree festival) takes place around the 700 year old lindentree and the area in front of the Rheingauer Dom (cathdral), starting Friday at 5 pm. The event offers family activities, Sunday shopping, an arts and crafts market and of course a huge variety of food, drinks and music.

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Tomato weekend Sat, Jul 20 – Sun, Jul 21 Frankfurt, Palmengarten On July 20 and 21 Melanie Grabner presents the world of tomatoes at the Tomaten Wochenende (tomato weekend) in the Palmengarten Frankfurt, starting at 11 am. Explore a huge variety of tomato plants and taste some of them. You will be surprised by the diversity of colors and flavor the fruits have. For more info see www.palmengarten.de.

Wine festival Fri, Jul 26 – Mon, Jul 29 Wiesbaden, Kirchplatz unter der Linde Celebrate the 25th Frauensteiner Weinfest (Frauensteiner wine festival) from Jul 26 to 29 at the Kirchplatz unter der

Linde (church under the lindentree) in Wiesbaden, starting at 6 pm on Friday.

The Frauensteiner Winzer (winemakers from Frauenstein) presents their best wines and ensure musical entertainment on all four days.

For more info in German see www.wiesbaden.de.

bands. On Sunday a children’s program is provided for the small visitors and a fireworks display at 10 pm initiates the end of the festival. For more info in German see www.wein-im-park.info.

Fisher’s festival Sat, Jul 27 – Sun, Jul 28 Idstein-Walsdorf, Grillplatz The Sportfischerverein (sports fishing association) Waldsdorf organizes the 31st fisher’s festival at the local Grillplatz (barbeque place) starting at 7 pm on July 27. On Saturday you can enjoy specialties from fresh smoked trout and calamares to usual bratwurst and fries.

Some homemade drinks such as liqueurs as well as beer and nonalcoholic drinks are offered. The event ends on Sunday 4 pm after a lunch with cake and coffee.

For more info in German see www.idstein.de.

Jazz week Fri, Jul 19 – Sun, Jul 28 Oestrich-Winkel, Various wineries Visit the Jazz Woche (jazz week) from July 19 to 28 in various wineries in Oestrich-Winkel. Eleven music acts present their music on different days while you can enjoy snacks and drinks from the wineries. Tickets are between €5 and €10 at box offices. For the entire program in German see www.jazzclub-rheingau.de.

Wine at the park Fri, Jul 26 – Sun, Jul 28 Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, Kurpark The 10th anniversary of the ‘Wein im Park‘ (wine at the park) festival in Badmünster am Stein-Ebernburg takes place from July 26 to 28 in the beautiful atmosphere of the Kurpark (spa garden). Taste delicious wines from the Mosel area and enjoy a variety of food while listening to live

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