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erald Union H Vol. XIV, No. 19

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

July 5, 2012

To the rescue

Soldiers, civilians team up to save owl fledgling

By Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

nice that they contacted us,” said Alex Sabais, a member of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division. “The Soldiers and members of the Fire Department provided us with lots of information.”

The baby, longeared owl had apparently fallen out of its nest, said Alwin Garcia, chief of the Environmental Division. “It See Owl on page 3

It may have looked like a fluffy hood ornament, but Soldiers of the 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion recognized the stray owl fledgling lost in their motor pool.

“It all happened during command maintenance,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gerardo Ledesma of the 2nd MI Battalion. “Members of Company B, 2nd MI, were doing Preventive Maintenance, Checks and Services when they found the owl on the back of a tactical vehicle and reported it to Sgt. 1st Class Gerson Espinoza who contacted the EnvironmenPhoto courtesy of the tal Branch and Environmental Division the Fire Depart- A forlorn owl fledgling sits ment.” on a HMMWV bumper in a “It’s really Wiesbaden motor pool.

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Wounded warriors hit the court

Sgt. Daniel Vantrease from the Kleber Kaserne Warrior Transition Unit, shoots a layup during a WTU wheelchair basketball physical training activity June 22 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

The event was part of the adaptive sports program in the Army aimed at giving injured Soldiers more options for exercise and recovery. See the story on page 18.

Housing:

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

With 326 brand-new homes in Newman Village, most of them duplexes, it is not difficult to understand why some people might want to move there from Wiesbaden’s other housing areas.

Iris Boria is one of them. She was disappointed when housing

Housing chief explains how Family quarters are assigned

officials told her she could not move there unless she had a really good reason. “Seriously, I’m not asking to pay where I’m going,” she wrote on the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Facebook page. “I just want to live in a better place.”

The Housing Division’s goal is to provide quality on-post housing to service members and their Families that is commensurate with

the level of service they provide, said Don Meyer, head of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Housing Division.

Housing is assigned based on availability and the service member’s entitlements as outlined in AR 420-1, Meyer said. Service members who are already adequately housed will not be moved simply See Housing on page 7

Keep valuables out of sight to keep them out of thieves’ hands

By Robert Szostek

U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal

U.S. forces personnel can easily become victims of car break-ins, and often they unwittingly tempt thieves, warn officials at the U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal.

Satellite navigation devices are the most popular items for crooks, but laptops, ID cards, passports, cameras, cell phones, backpacks and military clothing items are also regularly stolen from cars and vans.

“The main problem is that Soldiers and civilians leave property in plain view inside vehicles,” said Patrick MacKenzie, USAREUR OPM’s law enforcement chief.

Another big problem is that some people just don’t lock their vehicles, OPM officials added.

“It is not only important to lock your vehicle when unattended, but it’s also the law in many countries in Europe,” MacKenzie added. In addition, insurance companies will not cover claims for stolen items if the vehicle was found

Photo by Chrystal Smith

to be unlocked.

But a locked vehicle alone is not a foolproof deterrent, he warned. If thieves

see something valuable in plain sight inside, they will gladly smash a window or cut open a canvas top to grab it.

“It is best to never leave anything valuable in a car when it is unattended,” MacKenzie said. “Crooks know all the hiding places for electronic devices.”

If you have to leave something in the car, the trunk is the safest place, he said.

MacKenzie also cautioned about a trick criminals use that often targets women driving alone.

Someone indicates there is someSee Valuables on page 4

Commentary Second thoughts

Ask the commander

Having a circle of friends as wide as the planet

Have a quality-of-life question or comment?

“It takes a long time to grow an old friend.”

— John Leonard “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Commentary by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Back in the BSM era — that’s Before Social Media — most of us didn’t have hundreds of friends.

If we were lucky, we had a few good friends with whom we shared our daily lives and distant friends we kept in contact with via letters and occasional visits, but mostly slipped away from along with the passing of the years.

Holiday cards were how we measured the extent to which our long distance relationships had deteriorated. First the occasional hand-written letters became typed form letters inserted into holiday cards. Then they became every-other-year cards with the barest of personal news — followed by cards sent with only the obligatory scrawl from all members of the immediate family simply to acknowledge cards received the year before.

That’s not to say we treated old friends coldly, it was just the nature of moving on in life — meeting different people, getting caught up in raising a family or simply not having the time nor desire to reach out to those who likewise moved on to entirely different worlds.

As a child, I was always a little jealous of those who grew up in one location, had the same friends for life and a place that remained home through the years. Unlike most of my peers who packed up their things and headed off to new horizons every couple of

years, lived on bases or went to schools that have long since closed, people like my wife still get invited to regular gettogethers of neighborhood and classroom pals.

I’ve learned that while they’ll tolerate my presence because of their friendship with her, there are years of shared experiences that I will never bridge to join their inner circle.

And that’s all right — because that’s the nature of friendship. It’s our mutual experiences — what we undergo together (both the good and the bad) — that we are able to tap into with those we still care about after years of being apart that forms the basis of our relationships.

Now with age, I realize that because I did grow up having to say goodbye every couple of years, my circle of friends is a lot wider than those who never strayed far from the homestead. In fact home is that circle — a widely dispersed assortment of people who all have that in common.

Thanks to social media — something many of my generation still avoid like the plague for fear it only serves the not-so-respectful ambitions of its creators — old friends are a lot closer than ever before.

That doesn’t mean having hundreds of new friends — it means being able to once again share our daily lives with distant friends and extending that same hand of friendship to those new ones we think worthy of our trust and respect.

“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” — Elbert Hubbard “A friend to all is a friend to none.” — Aristotle

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Submit questions or comments to the garrison’s Facebook, Commander’s hotline or Interactive Customer Evaluation pages.

Save by recycling

Commander’s comment: First off, thanks to all of you who play an active role in recycling. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Because of your dedicated contributions to the overall effort, waste disposal costs in the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden were reduced by about €300,000 in 2011. But even that is only small change compared to the total of about €1.8 million the garrison paid for waste disposal last year. Did you know the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden could easily save half a million euros a year or more if everyone did his or her part to properly separate and recycle trash? That’s money that could be better spent on enhancing the overall quality of life in the Wiesbaden military community. Think about it — do you want your hard-earned tax dollars going straight into the trash or would you prefer they be used for things like improving playgrounds, fixing up housing or building new facilities? Please do your bit — recycle — and make the world a better place for everybody.

Housing question

Rebecca D. asks: Can I request that the housing situation be explained? We are moving to Wiesbaden this summer and are curious to know about any requirements to live on post or availability of new housing.

Response: You are not alone Rebecca. Housing seems to be on the minds of many of those getting ready to move to the Wiesbaden military com-

exactly the right thing munity. Because of by notifying the Miliyour and other comtary Police of a suspiments to our Facecious individual in book page, we are your housing area. featuring an article That applies to evwhich explains the eryone, including housing situation maintenance people here in this issue of who show up without the Herald Union Col. David notice. If you are un(see page 1). If you Carstens. U.S. still have questions Army Garrison sure of a maintenance person’s identity — regarding housing Wiesbaden don’t let him or her after reading the commander in. Instead call the article please don’t hesitate to contact our Housing Directorate of Public Works Office by visiting their home Facilities Branch at mil 337page at www.wiesbaden.army. 6289 or civ (0611) 705-6289 mil/sites/newcomers/housing/ to confirm the appointment.

HousingWebsite.htm or by The MPs report that several cars were broken into in the calling civ (0611) 705-7058.

Crestview area exclusively.

Security concerns While crime is disconcerting Katlyn I. asked: We had to all of us, we can help protect a man somehow get into our apartment building the other ourselves by being vigilant to night around 9 p.m. asking for ensure our automobiles are not a Family with young children, enticing to criminals by never how long we had been living leaving valuable items such as there and when the apartments phones, GPS, etc. in plain sight were renovated. We didn’t and always locking car doors. know how he got in or why After the incidents in Crestview he was asking these questions we increased the frequency so we called the MPs. We told of our Military and German them what was going on and Police patrols. Regarding the they told us, ‘OK, we will put man coming into your stairwell, this in the report.’ Nobody has I am left to conclude that either been here to talk to us and I the door was not locked or the have not heard anything else door lock may be broken. If about it. … I understand the you find the lock is not working Germans own the roads and that properly, please call in a work is why there can’t be gates, but order immediately. The GerI believe there needs to be more man government has done an security — even if it’s Pond’s outstanding job of safeguardsecurity. … I also think Housing ing Americans in this country needs to be more accurate with against terrorist and criminal the emails and phone calls when threats for more than 60 years they send someone out to do including during the 1970s and maintenance on the apartments. 1980s when terrorist attacks I have never been notified when were more prevalent in Gerthey send someone out, and I many than now. Community hesitate to let the men in. All I members can assist in keeping ask is that Wiesbaden be made things this way by remaining a safer place for everyone here vigilant, being aware, reporting and that everyone be notified of suspicious behavior and ensurwhat is going on. ing that all doors to stairwells Response: Katlyn you did and vehicles are secured.

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Command and newspaper staff

USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Acting Command Sergeant Major ...........................................Master Sgt. Robert S. Sanders Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150) USAG Baumholder Reporter.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191)

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News and features News flash Technology Expo

A Technology Exposition will be held July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. More than 60 solution providers featuring the latest in cutting edge technology will be represented. The event is free and open to all personnel. Visit www.ncsi.com/sgs/2012/ usagwiesbaden/index.html for more information.

Alcohol ration change

After a legal review and acceptance by U.S. Customs officials, the total number of liters of alcohol that can be purchased per person per month by U.S. Forces in some European countries is changed from six-and-a-half liters to six liters.

Additionally, liqueurs with more than 33 percent alcohol by volume are now rationed along with distilled spirits (liquors). Five or more miniature bottles (.05 liters) purchased together are now also rationed. These changes affect Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Spain and Turkey. U.S. Forces Ration Card, AE Form 600-702C, has been revised, and ration cardholders will be issued the new ration card when their old one expires.

(IMCOM-Europe Release)

Youth artist honored

Wiesbaden’s Alejandra Trejo was named a winner in the worldwide Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Exhibit Program Contest.

Trejo’s drawing, “Flowers from Wonderland,” won in the multi-colored drawing category for 13-15-year-olds. The Wiesbaden artist’s drawing was one of seven from the Pacific and Europe regions to reach and win at the national level BGCA Fine Arts Exhibit Program. (Courtesy of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Child, Youth and School Services)

IMCOM-Europe welcomes new senior NCO

Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hartless assumed responsibility June 20 as the fifth command sergeant major of the Installation Management Command-Europe since its founding in October 2002. Hartless will now serve as the region’s senior enlisted Soldier and enlisted adviser to Kathleen Marin, IMCOM-E director. (IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs)

Win a vacation

Authorized Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons have an opportunity to win one of four all-inclusive vacation packages to an Armed Forces Recreation Center. To enter the Great Getaways Vacation Sweepstakes visit www.AFRC.com through Aug. 31 and play the online memory-match game. Patrons can enter once per day. (Courtesy of IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs)

Exercise your right to vote

Don’t wait until the last minute to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. With this year’s federal elections coming up quickly in November, all eligible voters are advised to visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program home page, at www. fvap.gov for information and forms.

Teaming up for force protection

Photos by Karl Weisel

Sgt. 1st Class Rolando Deleon with the Wiesbaden garrison’s Directorate of Emergency Services explains Military Police procedures to visiting German Polizei trainees June 27. The students of the Hessen Police Academy have about six months of schooling to go before serving on the force. “It’s very probable they will work with the MPs,” said German Police Capt. Christian Wipen, an instructor at the Hessen Police Academy. “It’s important for them to see where they come from and what they do.” Photo right: Staff Sgt. Thomas Kullberg describes the job of a desk sergeant.

Owl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the tree was the best solution.

Continued from page 1 “These birds are specially protected,” Garcia was sitting erroneously on a HMMWV located in the said. “It’s a reflection of our strong environmental 2nd MI’s motor pool.”

After a site visit the environmental engineers de- conservation program that we work together to help termined the baby owl was most likely from a family protect the environment. … We wanted to make sure it was OK to put the bird back in known to nest on the installation.

The owls use old nests of other the nest or leave it.” birds such as crows, ravens or “We also wanted to make sure hawks to raise their young, they we weren’t doing something to reported. At about three weeks of harm the owl,” said Sabais. age the fledglings leave the nest Two hours after Soldiers and climb around the tree while contacted the Environmental still being fed by its parents.

Division, the owl was safely back Because of roaming cats in in its nest, thanks to the help of the area, all concerned wanted to the firefighters and all concerned. safeguard the young bird.

Ledesma said Soldiers have “It had been sitting there (in been keeping their distance so as the motor pool) for two days,” not to disturb the little owl, but said Sabais, explaining that after have spotted the mother owl on contacting the Fire Department occasion. to see if they could assist in get“It was a group effort from ting the owl back into its nest, Bravo Company doing the right members of the Environmental Photo courtesy of the Environmental Division thing to save the owl,” he added.

Division consulted with their “The coordination was great,” host nation counterparts to en- A firefighter places the baby owl sure that placing the owl back back in its nest on Clay Kaserne. added Garcia.

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News and features From the blotter

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

June 3 Baumholder: An officer is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

June 4 Baumholder: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

Wiesbaden: A senior NCO is being charged with a traffic accident after striking a pole.

June 5 Baumholder: A Soldier is being a charged with a traffic accident after losing control and ending up in a ditch.

Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

June 6 Baumholder: A Defense Department civilian is being charged with a traffic accident after striking a boy who was attempting to cross the roadway.

Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with possession of a controlled substance afterhis room was searched and the substance was found hidden in his bed.

June 7 Baumholder: A Family member is being charged with a traffic accident after hydroplaning into a guard rail owned by the host nation.

Wiesbaden: A Morale, Welfare and Recreation employee is being charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical with the subject striking the victim in the face.

June 8 Baumholder: An officer is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

Wiesbaden: An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

June 9 Baumholder: Three NCO are being charged with owning an unregistered vehicle after allowing the registration to expire.

Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with owning an unregistered vehicle after allowing the registration to expire.

June 10 Wiesbaden: A senior NCO is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.

June 11 Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with wrongful use of a controlled substance after another Soldier observed the offense.

Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with shoplifting after concealing a pair of earrings on his person and leaving the facility without proper payment.

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Close cooperation key to conservation of training areas sustainable for military purposes as well as become an ecological treasure in the regions where they are located,” she said.

The German Ministry of Defense and the Federal Wolfgang Grimm, a forester with the EnvironReal Estate Institute co-hosted a Military Use and mental Division attended the symposium with Dale Nature Protection Symposium at the Federal Academy to represent the Installation Management Command for Defense Management and Technology June 11-14. Europe and the importance of conservation in military The event, attended by military officers, professors, training areas. scientists and foresters from 17 nations, was held to “Continuing military training is the best way to discuss the optimal balance between military use of continue to protect these areas,” said Grimm. land and nature conservation.

“It’s because of the military training that these “It impressed me that there were 150 participants, areas have become great national resources.” a compatible blend of military, professors, scientists, Grimm explained that in the past a common misconbiologists and foresters, yet the entire meeting was ception was that the military destroyed the landscape, conducted in a very professional, cooperative manner but now scientists recognize military training is great working hand in hand and recognizing the value of for conserving natural resources. each others’ insights,” said Debra Dale, Installation “One of the environmental scientists from Saarland Management Command-Europe chief of the Envi- mentioned that Baumholder is an excellent example ronmental Division. of land where endangered species are no longer found The four-day symposium includoutside of the training area,” said t’s because of the Dale. “A number of scientists at ed presentations on regional- and military training national-level conservation issues, the symposium talked about the such as compensation for military that these areas have greater biodiversity created from infrastructure projects that impact become great nation- the mosaic or edge-rich habitats the natural environment, species within the training area landscape.” al resources.” conservation, and the European Dale said that tank tracks and Natura 2000 network of protected areas on military shell craters create the perfect habitat for some aniland, according to Dale. mals and plants because of their irregular shapes and “The main focus of my briefing was about a decade infrequent use. ago we learned that we would not be excluded from The event also featured site visits to the Baumholder Natura 2000 protection; however, what we found was Training Area, Ramstein Air Base and Froehnerhof, that through intense cooperation with host nation of- a former French military training area that has been ficials we could accept designation of 86 percent of converted to a nature preserve available for public use. our mission lands in Germany as part of the Natura “It was interesting to see that a public organization 2000 protected land while maintaining operable train- does nature conservation by the same methods we use ing lands,” said Dale. in the military,” said Dale.

Dale said Natura 2000 was a big concern for the Grimm said his participation in the event was U.S. military when it was first being implemented. helpful, and allowed him the opportunity to discuss “It took a lot of high-level diplomacy to get the Eu- the programs of many countries. ropean Union, or EU, to agree on the reservation that “The symposium allowed us to compare the qualwe could continue to train in areas designated as part ity of our program with the Bundeswehr, or German of the Natura 2000 network,” said Dale.

Armed Forces, and the other sending state’s forces, as “Our training capabilities have not only improved, well as other EU member nations, and our programs because we better maintain the land, they have become compared very favorably,” he said.

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Installation Management Command-Europe Public Affairs Office

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Continued from page 1 thing wrong on the driver’s side of the vehicle, he explained, and while the driver is distracted, an accomplice opens the passenger-side door or reaches through an open window and steals the driver’s purse.

MacKenzie offered some tips for people who will be driving on vacations this season to help reduce their chances of becoming victims of crime: O Keep baggage and valuables out of sight, preferably locked in the trunk. When staying overnight, take valuables inside with you.

O If you have a detachable satellite navigation system or radio, always take it out when you leave the car.

O Always lock your car while driving, while getting gas, at rest stops and when parked. Locking or securing your car is a requirement in most European

countries.

O Never leave valuable documents such as passports or ID cards in your vehicle — always keep them in your possession.

O Maps and guidebooks on the dashboard show that you’re a tourist — keep them in the glove box.

O Stay away from cars driving erratically.

O Never pick up hitchhikers.

O Report thefts to military and local police, regardless of the country you are in. You may need a police report to file an insurance report as well.

For more security and crime prevention tips contact the Provost Marshal Office in your community. Pamphlets on car and vacation security are available from the National Crime Prevention Council at www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/theft.

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News and features Col. D. Peter Helmlinger (from left), commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District; Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander; Col. Bruce Crawford, commander of the 5th Signal Command; 5th Signal Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Tyce; Wolfgang Schnitzer of the Hessen Construction Management Agency; and Bertram Giesinger with the Wolff-Mueller construction firm break ground on the new Information Processing Center.

Photo by Karl Weisel

New facility to consolidate information assets Officials break ground for construction of new Information Processing Center facility,” Carstens said a new 210-space parking garage will also be built to serve those who German and American of- work or visit the part of the inficials broke ground for the stallation near the new facility next stage in transformation and Little Italy Restaurant and on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne Catering Center.

June 28.

“The (IPC) building will “Just two weeks ago we signify the largest consolidation stood not far from here and of signal functions in decades,” dedicated the ‘Shali Center,’ Carstens said. “It is the second the operations center that is fast of three major operational becoming the centerpiece of facilities being built here on U.S. Army Europe Headquar- Clay Kaserne and will pave the ters,” said Col. David Carstens, way for bringing the remaining U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Mannheim assets to Wiesbaden. commander.

“When the dust clears and “Today we see the transfor- the transformation is completed mation of Wiesbaden continu- here, the move of headquarters ing at this ground breaking functions from Heidelberg, for another key component of Mannheim and Darmstadt with the U.S. Army Europe Head- their consolidation in Wiesquarters move to Wiesbaden baden will save the American — the Information Process- taxpayer $112 million a year,” ing Center. Taking owner- Carstens added.

Before officials broke ground ship of this incredible new facility will be the 5th Signal on the new facility, Col. D. Peter Command — no stranger to Helmlinger, commander of the Clay Kaserne and the Wies- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, presented Col. baden community.”

Along with the IPC which Bruce Crawford, commander of “will serve as a consolidated the 5th Signal Command, with a modern Army network intel- golden shovel to symbolize the ligence operations and security Corps’ role in helping “deliver

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District

An artist’s rendition of the Information Processing Center to be completed by October 2013 on Clay Kaserne. a first-class facility.

“The Corps of Engineers traditionally presents a ceremonial shovel as a memento to commemorate the time when dirt begins to fly and bricks and mortar stand,” Helmlinger said, adding, “This is just a small token of our partnership.”

Like the recently completed General John Shalikashvili Mission Command Center and Newman Village housing area on Clay Kaserne, the IPC will feature a wide-range of environmentally friendly sustainable design elements, he said. “It will capitalize on the use of natural light, thus minimizing

the need for florescent lighting.

It will also include low flow, water-saving plumbing, using 40 percent less water than a comparably sized building and saving more than 200,000 gallons of water annually.”

Other eco-friendly features of 59,000-square-foot facility include a combined heat and power system which through energy maximization will save around $500,000 a year in annual energy savings, Helmlinger said.

“Reducing energy consumption and moving toward energy independence is a major goal of the Army, and we are working

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to build facilities that meet that goal,” he said. “As a result of the IPC’s green design elements, it is on track to earn the U.S. Green Building Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification. This is an internationally recognized environmental mark of excellence.”

The facility, expected to be completed by October 2013, according to 5th Signal Command spokesman Kris Joseph, will consolidate and expand several key organizations — 5th Signal Command’s Theater Network Operations and Security Center, 5th Signal Command’s Intelligence Office, the USAREUR Information Assurance Program Management Office and the Regional Computer Emergency Response Team Europe.

It will include space for more than 200 work stations.

Both Helmlinger and Carstens thanked the U.S. military’s German partners who helped make the project possible — the Hessen Finance Ministry, Hessen Construction Management Agency and the contractors involved in all aspects of the building’s construction.

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New financial guidance may help military homeowners when they move

By Jim Garamone

American Forces Press Service

New guidance to mortgage servicers may help tens of thousands of military homeowners moving to new duty stations, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials said today.

The bureau, along with mortgage service industry regulators, is issuing joint supervisory guidance to address mortgage service practices that pose risks to military homeowners, Richard Cordray, the bureau’s director, said at a news conference.

“We want to make sure that mortgage servicers comply with the laws that prohibit unfair or abusive practices” when service members have orders to move, he said.

Roughly a third of active-duty military personnel move each year. Of these, about 185,000 are homeowners who have to sell their houses and move to another community. Many find themselves owing far more on their homes than they’re worth in the current market.

Service members cannot sit on a property and wait for the market to re-

cover: they must go to their new base, Cordray noted. “They have to move, even if that means taking a big financial hit or leaving their families behind to pay their bills,” he said.

“I have heard over and over from military homeowners whose houses are underwater and they don’t know what to do,” said Holly Petraeus, director of the bureau’s Officer of Service Member Affairs. “They are terrified that a foreclosure will ruin their finances as well as putting their security clearances at risk, and they are looking for answers.”

But in too many cases, she said, mortgage service providers have not given that help. In her travels to military bases, Petraeus said, service members have told her of mortgage service providers giving them inaccurate information and stringing them along.

“We’ve heard from service members that they were told they had to be delinquent to qualify for help, and advised to skip a couple of payments,” she said.

“They’ve been asked to sign waivers of their rights under the Service Members Civil Relief Act just to have their cases

evaluated. They’ve been stalled by re- sale, even if they are current in their peated demands for their loan documents mortgages, DiMarco said. They also will and given a new loan official with each be “exempt from deficiency judgments call, ... and they have even been listed as from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac when receiving permisnot responding to rehe military sion for a short quests for documents lifestyle poses sale and relieved during deployment of any request or despite the fact that unique challenges requirement for spouses had powers to our troops and cash, contribution of attorney.” their Families. or promissory note Edward J. DiMarco, director of the Throughout frequent so long as the propFederal Housing Fi- moves, deployments erty was purchased on or before June nance Agency, spoke and transitions 30, 2012.” of the changes to polithey must remain cies to help military Robert L. Gorhomeowners. “These resilient and strong don III, assistant secretary of defense changes will make it in order to be for military comeasier for members mission ready.” munity and family of the armed forces with mortgages owned or guaranteed policy, said the Defense Department

by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to honor welcomes the bureau’s leadership.

“The military lifestyle poses unique their financial commitments when they are issued a permanent change of station challenges to our troops and their order,” he said. The agency classifies the families,” he said. “Throughout frequent moves, deployments and transitions they order as a hardship, he noted.

Homeowners with transfer orders must remain resilient and strong in order will be immediately eligible for a short to be mission ready.”

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Don’t forget breathalyzer when traveling to France Drivers who enter France are now required to carry a breathalyzer unit in their vehicles.

The new law is in response to a high number of traffic incidents involving alcohol.

“The tests will allow people to test themselves and others if they suspect they are over the (blood alcohol content) limit,” said Lt. Col. Raymond Stuhn, chief of law enforcement at the U.S. Army Europe Office of the Provost Marshal. The legal limit in France is 0.5 grams per liter, he added.

Single-use breathalyzer tests

are available in supermarkets, pharmacies and gas stations across France and cost about €.50 to €1.50, officials said.

Outside France they are available only at some pharmacies or online.

Before Nov. 1, drivers found without the test kit in their vehicles will be given a warning; after that date they will be fined €11 on the spot.

Driving under the influence of alcohol in France is punishable with a fine of 90 to 750 euro when BAC is between 0.5 and 0.8. (USAREUR Release)

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Summertime is fest time

Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, helps Mainz Lord Mayor Michael Ebling kick off the St. Johannisfest June 22. The four-day festival was held in the pedestrian area of downtown Mainz from city hall down to the river bank.

Summertime is fest time in Germany. Nearly every town and village features a traditional celebration. Towns along the Rhein and Main Rivers invite visitors to sample the local grapes during wine festivals and other events (see the Things to do column on page 21 for information about upcoming jazz days, wine fests and more).

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News and features Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 1 to have newer quarters, he said.

If there is no change in a service member’s circumstances ― a medical reason or an increase in a household’s dependents, for example ― then the garrison considers the service member to be adequately housed, Meyer said.

If a person does require new housing because of a medical reason, increase in dependents or has another special circumstance for the move, then the person can file a request for an exception to policy, Meyer said.

To file a request, the service member should visit with a housing counselor at the Housing Office in Building 1023 (walk inside the Welcome Center doors and take a left), Meyer said. Then, the Housing Office will staff the request to Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison commander, for approval or disapproval. “Every request is evaluated based on its

individual merits,” Meyer said.

Since moves approved for an exception to policy are convenience moves, the service members must pay for them themselves; unless medically directed, Meyer said.

A move that includes packing costs the Army about $5,000 for a Family, Meyer said, and about $2,500 for a single person.

It is possible, however, to spend less depending on how much of the move people want to do themselves, Meyer said.

Some movers, for example, will move only the large, heavy items for about $1,000 to $1,500, he said. Or people can do it all themselves and save even more.

If a person does have a medical condition that would require a move to a first-floor residence, for example, the garrison can approve a request, Meyer said.

Five percent of the housing on Newman Village is handicapped accessible, Meyer said.

This includes a ramp into the

home, wider door frames and specially fitted showers and kitchen counters.

The homes, which all have second story bedrooms, do not have wheelchair lifts; however, if someone required a wheelchair lift it would be necessary for that person to live in the homes on Hainerberg, Aukamm or Crestview that are handicapped accessible and provide first-floor bedrooms, Meyer said.

Meyer pointed out a few pluses to living in the older housing areas. Since Newman Village will not have its own school, the older housing areas are closer to the Hainerberg and Aukamm elementary schools, he said.

Also, Aukamm, Crestview and Hainerberg housing areas are closer to the commissary and exchange, Meyer said. The only

store close to Newman Village is the Clay Kaserne shoppette.

Newman Village provides housing for service members of every rank, and the Housing Office will offer housing in both Newman Village and the other housing areas if it is available, Meyer said.

If there is housing available on post, the Housing Office has an obligation to fill on-post housing before allowing people to move off post, Meyer said.

Service members who have moved into Newman Village say they like the new homes.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Heath Mitchell, who recently moved into a home on McGinnis Street with his wife and two children, said the home is smaller than the off-post German house he and his family were living in near Landstuhl, but he and his

family are appreciative of the “super nice” place to live.

Sgt. Matt Behuniak, who moved into a home on Augusta Loop with his wife and two sons, said that in addition to other pluses, the home is well landscaped and has durable PVC floors that would be almost impossible to damage.

The light screens that come down over the windows are another nice addition, Behuniak said. “It’s fantastic,” Behuniak said. “It’s brand new and has a really nice layout.”

Anyone with specific housing questions should call the Wiesbaden Housing Office at mil 337-7058 or civ (0611) 7057058. Visit www.wiesbaden. army.mil/sites/newcomers/ housing/HousingWebsite.htm for more information.

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Clinic urges early preventive exams In early observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, the U.S. Army Health Clinic Baumholder is stressing the importance of breast cancer screening. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports that 202,964 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, and 40,598 women died from the disease in 2007. Go to www.cdc. gov/cancer/breast for details.

Although breast cancer is the second most common cancer among the general female population, breast cancer affects races differently. The CDC reports breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women. The CDC further reports that breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommend preventive screening for women beginning at the age of 40. If you are interested in completing a mammogram screening, contact the U.S. Army Health Clinic at civ (06783) 6-8203. You will be asked questions related to your health history, and depending on the responses, a mammogram screening can be ordered for you without seeing your primary care provider first. More information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast.

Memorial service held

The Baumholder community held a memorial ceremony in memory of Pvt. 2 Daniel Dean Phillips, 3rd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, on June 29.

Anyone having claims on or obligations to his estate should contact the summary court officer, 1st Lt. John P. Merson, at mil 485-6783.

Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

170th IBCT changes command Col. Mark D. Raschke (left) receives the colors of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer, U.S. Army Europe deputy commander, during a change of command ceremony June 26 on Smith Barracks. Raschke took command of the 170th IBCT from Col. Patrick E. Matlock, outgoing 170th IBCT commander. Matlock was in command of the brigade while it was deployed to Afghanistan. The 170th IBCT is scheduled to deactivate Oct. 15 as other units begin moving to Baumholder.

Strong Beginnings sets children up for success The Smith Child Development Center recently graduated 17 students from its Strong Beginnings pre-kindergarten program.

Strong Beginnings prepares students for kindergarten by teaching classroom success skills, while remembering this is a pre-kindergarten program and not a kindergarten classroom, officials said.

Strong Beginnings follows the creative curriculum and the developmental continuum to guide learning.

The program focuses on social development, emotional development, physical development and academic skills. Children learn about numbers, colors, shapes and simple mathematical concepts.

Reading and writing are also in the curriculum.

Children enrolled in the program practice their math and

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writing skills daily and learn about kindergarten classroom etiquette which includes things such as learning self control, following directions, taking attendance, classroom routines, performing classroom jobs, raising hands to answer questions and walking as a group.

Graduates are: Eva Alzamora Jaydon Mitchell Ethan Badejo Logan Beal Gavin Bontrager Keyonte Charleston Dmitri Davis Landon Francisco Luke Griggs Alexander Hatcher Angelina Daniels Dontavion Salter Madison Knight Jacob Magley Ryder Cruz Brayden Weigelt Lance Griggs

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Graduates of the Smith Child Development Center Strong Beginnings program tell guests what they want to be when they grow up.

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USAG Baumholder Around the rock...Around the rock

CYSS staff recognized for service Baumholder’s Child, Youth and School Services staff and child care providers were recently recognized for their contributions to the community during the organization’s annual staff appreciation night June 15.

“During this event we celebrate a job well done and recognize organizational and individual accomplishments,” said William Etchell, Child, Youth and School Services coordinator. The evening also included a dinner and dancing for all the staff and care providers.

Army Child, Youth and School Services programs exist to support military readiness by reducing the conflict between a Soldier’s mission requirements and his or her parental responsibilities.

“Our programs aim to provide a quality of life for Soldiers and Fami-

lies commensurate with their service,” said Etchell. “To fulfill this mission, a variety of educational and recreational programs are offered, whether it be in a Child Development Center early in the morning for PT, providing programs before and after school in our School Age Center, taking our teens on a trip somewhere in Germany,” he said.

CYSS further assists the community by providing weekend or overnight care in one of their Family Child Care homes, or offering sports and instructional classes on Saturdays and evenings.

“CYS Services delivers programs to Army Families 24/7. Our staff appreciation event takes time out to recognize Photo by Bernd “Bernie” Mai the vital role each staff member plays Child, Youth and School Services staff members enjoy a meal during their to the overall mission of the Army,” annual staff appreciation night. said Etchell.

TOL users advised to obtain DS logon Are you tired of trying to remember multiple Tricare-affiliated website user names and passwords? If so, then sign up for a Department of Defense Self Service Logon account today. DS Logon is a secure, self-service logon identification that allows beneficiaries affiliated with the DoD or Veterans Affairs access to several websites using a single username and password.

A DS Logon supports the Personnel Identity Protection Directive and National Institute of Standards and Technology e-Authentication guidance.

It provides a high level of authentication assurance in situations where Common Access Card authentication is not available.

A DS Logon allows web access to: l Tricare Online l Beneficiary Web Enrollment l MyDoDbenefits l Transferability of Education Benefits l VA’s eBenefits portal Users can obtain a DS Logon account at the DS Logon Self-Service website, https://myaccess.dmdc.osd. mil/dsaccess.

Eligible parties, DoD sponsors, spouses, dependents (18 and older), retirees and veterans who are in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System can register online and avoid the hassle of in-person registration or the inconvenience of waiting for a user name and password to be issued via the U.S. mail.

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Instructors receive training

Students in a recent Red Cross first aid instructor class learn CPR procedures. The two-day Lay Responder Adult/Infant/Child CPR, AED, First Aid Instructor class is offered to any identification cardholder and is conducted depending on the amount of participants. Upon completion of the class, participants are eligible to teach classes as Red Cross Volunteers. This class is offered worldwide at most Red Cross offices.

“We encourage anyone interested to contact our office,” said Stacey McNerney, instructor trainer and Red Cross health and safety chairperson. Red Cross business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in Building 8747, located near Army Community Service.

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Math teacher earns presidential award

By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava

U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office

The news about Spencer Bean’s selection as the recipient of the Department of Defense Education Activity’s presidential award for excellence in math/science teaching this year was an honor for the math teacher, but it was also an unprecedented achievement for Baumholder Middle High School.

Bean’s accomplishment gives Baumholder Middle High School the distinct honor of having won the award in backto-back years.

“For a math and science teacher it is the highest honor that you can get. It’s a pretty big deal,” said Bean.

The award is presented every Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava two years to secondary schools throughout the world. During Spencer Bean, a math teacher at Baumholder Middle High School, was honored by Presi the previous award eligibility dent Barack Obama for excellence in math and science teaching. cycle in 2010, Tim Kelly, also a math teacher at Baumholder teachers from fifth and sixth I have worked together but it’s classes. We have a great staff Middle High School, was hongrade that come up and have not just us, it’s a collaborative here and I really do think the ored with the award. meetings with us to talk about team effort. We’ve just been kids are fortunate to be at this “I was the recipient for the math. We talk about the chal- picked out as recipients of an school,” says Bean. mathematics portion. There is a award for the work of all of us. I Bean’s fellow educators math and a science award given lenges that are happening in think due credit goes to all of us,” fifth-grade math, sixth-grade were high-fiving each other from each state, and I won the said Bean. Speaking specifically and brimming with euphoric math, seventh grade and up math portion for the Department about Kelly, Bean said, “We’re of Defense Education Activity through AP calculus. I teach AP also good friends, so that helps. pride when they learned that a Baumholder teacher had again which is the umbrella organi- calculus,” said Bean.

We can also critique each other won a presidential award, but Some of the ideas diszation that covers DoDDS,” very easily. If we don’t agree on the down side to it all is that cussed in these meetings by said Bean. things, it’s easy for us to disagree Although the award brings Baumholder teachers have and because we have a good Bean will leave Baumholder much honor and prestige to found their way off the installa- friendship and a good relation- and begin teaching at Ramstein the recipient, Bean is quick tion and have spread throughout ship. We understand each other.” in the fall. to acknowledge that he could the Kaiserslautern district. “I “I’ve loved it here,” he said, Bean said he has also learned not have achieved this honor know for a fact that some of much from his fellow science, referring not only to teaching without the teamwork and col- the strategies we are using have history and English teachers. but to his involvement with laboration with his colleagues been pushed to other areas in “I have had a lot of ideas that school athletics. “I’ve coached in all three Baumholder schools. DoDEA as well,” said Bean. have been triggered in my mind in one European softball cham“We have been very good at Giving credit where credit about what I am going to do pionship. We won two European collaborating with each other, is due, Bean also applauds the with my classroom because basketball championships for talking with each other. We entire faculty at the high school, of ideas that have been shared the boys and we were runner up include the Wetzel and Smith and especially fellow presiden- with me by those teachers and one year. I’ve loved the coachElementary Schools. We have tial award winner Kelly. “He and the things that they do in their ing and I’ve loved teaching here.

“When the drawdown was announced and things started happening, even as long as I’ve been here, I’m one of the low men on the totem pole as far as seniority goes, so I was nervous about what would happen and what the Army was going to do with Baumholder for the next several years. So instead of me waiting on the whims of DoDDS and where I was going to get sent, I decided to try and secure a job that was local,” said Bean.

Ultimately, those who may benefit from Bean’s presidential recognition will be the students who sit in future math classes throughout the country. “I think this is a great opportunity for me to open some doors that I may not have had opened before, such as working with other teachers who have received this award. Being able to work with and collaborating with those teachers and networking with them may help because I do have ideas of how math could be taught to help kids,” said Bean.

He also hopes this award will add some muscle to other ideas of his dealing with problems within math education. “Before (the award) you feel like you’re just one teacher, at one small school, out in the middle of nowhere and nobody is going to listen to you or your ideas.

“Getting an award like this can help your ideas and maybe add a bit more weight to them, whereas before I’d feel like there’s nothing I could ever do to help anything. I’m hoping that maybe this will open up some opportunities for me to where that voice will have more of an effect, because I do have things that I think would help for math education,” said Bean.

Speaker to share message of resilience, suicide prevention The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder offers a motivational presentation by Dave Roever Aug. 1 from 10-11 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Theater . For a decade, Roever has drawn upon his war experiences of loneliness, peer pressure, disfigurement and pain, as well as life’s triumphs, to weave together a message of courage, commitment and survival that touches and transforms those who hear him.

His message deals with suicide prevention.

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Soldiers with the summer months yielding the highest levels of attempts and completions.

Roever is a Vietnam veteran who was burned beyond recognition by a phosphorous grenade.

Today, with his engaging humor, Dave Roever is a gifted communicator who is enthusiastically received both nationally and internationally as a public speaker.

In every setting, Roever’s message is one of hope.

Using his life as an example, he addresses issues relevant to his audience and presents concrete solutions

to life’s problems.

His presentation is open to Soldiers, civilians and family members.

The Army suicide prevention program defines suicide prevention as “all efforts that build resilience, reduce stigma, and build awareness of suicide and related behaviors.

“Ultimately, the goal of prevention is to develop healthy, resilient Soldiers to the state that suicide is not an option,” officials said.

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USAG Baumholder Army Birthday Run draws 500-plus participants More than 500 runners, joggers, walkers, strollers and bikers celebrated the U.S. Army’s birthday June 14 with a challenging 10-kilometer run up and down the hills of Baumholder.

For the first time, Baumholder’s Warrior Transition Unit participated as a group and wanted no special treatment or times written down. “They were just glad to be invited and able to participate in another successful run,” said Anthony Ramsey, sports specialist and programer.

“A run involves more than those who turn out to get a workout. There are numerous individuals and agencies working behind the scenes to help make each Baumholder run a success,” said Ramsey.

Ramsey extended a special thanks to U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Command Sgt. Maj. Augustus Wah; Juergen Hagemann, chief of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation; the BOSS program; Pond’s Security, The Warrior Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava Transition Unit; Staff Sgt. Larry Blankenship Christopher Odekirk is the first to cross the finish line dur- from 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, for the road guards; 92nd Military Police Company; ing the Army Birthday Run.

Range Control; and Public Affairs.

“Kudos also go to the sports staff of Danny Smith, Brian Graham, Ann Labrador, Jamie Escobar, Norbert Schwenk, Gerhard Weinz and Bernd Kurth,” said Ramsey.

Below are the results of the Army Birthday Run: Men’s Division 1st Place: Christopher Odekirk, 34:15, HHC 2-18 2nd Place: Brandon Lamb, 34:47, SVC 1-84 3rd Place: David Aranzamendi, 35:28, A 2-18 Women’s Division 1st Place: Lindsey Connell, 45:56, 92 M.P’s 2nd Place: Uyanga Robinson, 47:15, civilian 3rd Place: Danielle Ferrelle, 49:13, C 24th BSB Youth Division 1st Place: Xavier Baca, 37:56, 15 Years 2nd Place: Holden Giefer, 47:12, 13 Years 3rd Place: Shayla Dietrich, 59:48, 8 Years WTU Division-Group 1st Place: Robert Walker 2nd Place: Briana Tallman

Around the rock ... Around the rock At Nick’s Place

The following events are scheduled at Nick’s Place: l Monday, poker night 8 p.m. l Thursday, open mic night 7 p.m. l Friday/Saturday, karaoke night 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. l Saturday, beer pong at 10 p.m.

Nick’s Place serves food 5-11 p.m., closed on Wednesdays Building 8167 Smith Barracks, Baumholder

Aquatics classes continue

Water aerobics classes will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. An Aqua Jogger class is scheduled on Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Aquatics staff continues training for the Warrior Transition Unit on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. and Fridays from 10-11 a.m.

Summer reading begins

Children up to 12 years of age are welcome to enjoy an hour of reading fun and games at the Baumholder Library for the 2012 Summer Reading Program. Pre-registration is now ongoing and parental su-

pervision is required. Contact the library for more information at mil 485-8851.

Children’s story time offered

A free children’s story time will be held every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Baumholder library. The preliteracy program uses language, phonics, crafts and educational exercises and incorporates word play, songs and games into the stories.

Contact the library for more information at mil 485-8851.

New films available

Free American and foreign films, including Hollywood blockbusters, independent films and international award winning titles, are now available at the Baumholder Library. Interested in learning more about the art of early film making? Ask a library staff member about the Criterion Collection, a new extensive film archive. Contact the library for more information at mil 485-8851.

Softball championships

The IMCOM Intramural Men and Women Softball Championships will be from Aug. 3-5 at 8 a.m. in Vilseck.

All participants must be 18 and older, and no civilians can play in the championships.

Fitness classes scheduled

The following classes are offered at the fitness center this summer: l Spin Class, Monday and Wednesday 6-7 p.m. l Morning Spin, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:30 a.m. l Zumba Dance, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. l Aikido, Monday and Wednesday 7-8 p.m. l Water Aerobics (Aquatics Center), Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m.

For more information contact the Sports and Fitness Office at mil 485-7176.

Women’s Equality Run

The Women’s Equality Run is scheduled for Aug.

24 at the Hall of Champions.

Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the run starts at 9 a.m.

The categories are Adult and Youth and 17 and under. There will be awards for first, second and third place.

First and second runner up will receive a medallion while first place will receive a Commander’s Rock. T-shirts will be sold at the Mountaineer Fitness Center for $5 each. No registration is required and the event is free for all participants.

Softball Invitational

The Heidelberg Community Level Softball Invitational will start July 13 at 8 a.m. and runs through July 15. This event is free to all U.S. identification cardholders and is an opportunity to participate in an organized league and meet people who share the same interests.

All interested adults, aged 18

and up, should sign up at the Sports Office located in Building 8105.

IMCOM championships

Come cheer on an organized league at the IMCOM Community Level Softball Championships in Grafenwoehr. The event is free and runs from Aug. 16-19 at 8 a.m. Adults ages 18 and up are welcome to participate. Sign up at the Sports Office located in Building 8105.

Soccer practice open

Community soccer practice and tryouts are now under way at Minick Field, Monday to Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Adults ages 18 and up are welcome. It is free for all U.S. identification cardholders. Join for an opportunity to get involved with an organized league and meet other community members. For details call mil 485-7176.

Iglesia de Dios Baumholder Überm Weiher 2 (esquina Am Rauhen Biehl y Überm Weiher) 55774 Baumholder Tel. 06783-185-0980

Domingos de Adoracion: 11:00hr; y Miercoles-estudios: 19:00hr

Pastors Harry & Cristina Rodriguez, Jr. Tel: (Handy/Cell) 01577-9105550 E-mail: pastorharryrodriguez@hotmail.com

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Jason Jewell, a clinical systems trainer with the Europe Regional Medical Command, takes part in the “morning huddle” at the Wiesbaden Health Clinic as part of the clinic’s efforts to offer more “proactive, collaborative care” through its new patient care model.

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Health Clinic changes patient care model Training aimed at focusing on care by the entire medical professional team

By Capt. George Mallory

Wiesbaden Health Clinic Public Affairs Officer

The Wiesbaden Health Clinic is transitioning to a new patient-focused model of health care designed to deliver a more proactive, collaborative care experience while improving overall health and access for community members.

The clinic is implementing a Patient Centered Medical Home model, which is a patient care model used by many hospitals and clinics in the civilian sector.

This PCMH model focuses on patient care by the entire medical professional team.

The team consists of medics, nurses, physician assistants, other health care providers and administrative professionals working together to provide coordinated, proactive medical care for a single patient and his or her Family.

The focus will be on the best way to meet the patient’s needs for restoring and maintaining health. Patient Centered Medical Home makes use of the entire team of professionals, as

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well as technology, to help the changes which enable the compatient communicate his or her munity to access their health concerns and then to develop record online through Tricare and implement a plan of care Online, where they can also see together. their lab results immediately, PCMH adds significant med- request prescription refills and ical capabilities to the clinic’s make appointments convenient services, such as increased staff to their schedule. Traditional to include a clinical pharmacist appointments where the patient for medication reconciliation sees the doctor face to face are and disease management ap- only a small part of the PCMH pointments, a nutritionist for in- model. Patients can request tegration of dietary and caloric telephone consults, see an asissues, nurse case management sessment nurse or even use for assistance with complex secure messaging to coordinate cases and a more robust nursing their care or discuss a medical issue or seek support staff to he changes are advice. improve the The Wiesquality of time expected to save baden Health spent with the a lot of time and Clinic will also staff. allow providers be integrating Patients to focus more secure messagwill experiquality time on ing technology ence improved access to the examining patients t h r o u g h o u t the summer appropriate and discussing of 2012. This level of care treatments. site allows the because the entire team will be focused patient to directly access his or on listening to the patient and her health care team through a communicating in a way and secure email in regards to health time that best suits the patient. and well-being. Secure messagPatient Centered Medical ing will allow patients to: J Consult with the medical Home also brings technology

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team about non-urgent health matters; J Request appointments and referrals; J Request prescription renewals; J Receive test and laboratory results; J Receive guidance from the medical team by email.

More information about secure messaging can be viewed at http://kaiserslauternamerican. com/article.php?i=19255.

Changing from the traditional model and embracing technology along with the PCMH model is as important for the staff as the patients, officials said. Each member of the PCMH team will be issued a tablet device, and training on the new computers and software is being conducted in June and July. Beneficiaries may experience fewer appointments available during this training and transition time period, but the result is expected to produce a huge benefit for the community in the future.

One of the biggest changes to expect with the move to a Patient Centered Medical Home

will be the change in culture for both staff and patients to take care of today’s problems today under an open access appointment model. The focus for the clinic will be to see everyone who needs to be seen the same day they book their appointment online or call to be seen.

The changes are expected to save a lot of time and allow providers to focus more quality time on examining patients and discussing treatments.

Instead of giving patients a segment of time during the day’s appointment and then rescheduling appointments to address other issues at a later date, the emphasis will be toward taking care of as many medical problems as possible during a single visit. Patients should see an improvement in the quality of care they are receiving once everything is implemented within the clinic.

The medical team will address most of the patient’s overall health issues, but the teamwork is not complete without the patient’s communication, involvement and commitment in order to ensure a successful outcome.

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Summer Hires gain experience, salary Youths work in jobs throughout the community

By Katrina Gluth

Special to the Herald Union

School is out and summer has started.

While some teens are spending their days at home enjoying the chance to sleep in, heading out on vacation or moving, others are hard at work in the garrison’s Summer Hire Program.

Summer Hire is designed to give students ages 14-22 the opportunity to earn some cash and gain work experience over the summer break. This year the program started on June 18 and will go until July 28. Students are working all over the Wiesbaden military community in places ranging from the Wiesbaden Health Clinic to the Postal Service Center.

“I wanted to sign up for Summer Hire,” said Kayla Hewitt, a seasoned Photo by Karl Weisel Summer Hire employee who is working at the Wiesbaden Library. “I worked it Youths swear in at Wiesbaden’s Tony Bass Fitness Center on the first day of this year’s Summer Hire Program. last year and had a great time so I defiThanks to the money he will be earn- Department of Defense.

You’re committing yourself to doing nitely wanted to do it again.” ing through Summer Hire, Thomas said something. The time will go by quickly “What you are about to embark on is Hewitt said she is looking forward he plans to buy himself new basketball — use it to learn.” called a job,” said Kandler, “and you will to spending her hard-earned money on equipment to be in top form for the get a salary for that job. …

Treat people Members of the garrison’s Safety some exciting trips after the program next season. the way you would want to be treated.”

Office, Equal Employment Opportunity, ends in July.

Youths were welcomed on the first As the first work experience for Army Substance Abuse Counseling Jazmin Troxler, another Summer Hire day by Dr. Robert Kandler, deputy to many of those in the program, Kandler Service and other agencies were also worker who has only been in Germany the commander of U.S. Army Garrison stressed the importance of profession- on hand to advise the students about for two months, said she thought the Wiesbaden, and representatives from alism, customer service and getting to various workplace issues. experience would be a good way to various offices who described some of work on time. “You represent the United “Everyone in the office is a safety meet people, get to know the Wiesbaden the important things the youths should States Army. Don’t forget we’re here to officer,” said Roland Geib of the garcommunity better and make some cash. keep in mind when working for the support Soldiers and their Families. … rison’s Safety Office. “If you identify “I’m hoping to make some cash and any unsafe conditions, gain some work experience before I report it to your supervigo to the States,” said Mark McLaren sor immediately.” who is working at the Directorate of The agency represenPlans, Analysis and Integration Office. tatives also advised the McLaren, a graduate of Wiesbaden High Summer Hire workers School, said he chose to sign up for Sumto think about how they mer Hire to prepare himself for what is can use their work exawaiting him after the summer break. perience later in life on “I have been volunteering at the Post resumes. Establishing Office for a while now,” said fellow and maintaining a good Summer Hire employee Nick Harris. “I reputation for hard work enjoy the work and the people I work and diligence is a valuable with. I’m glad to be getting paid — this asset, they were told. way I can try to get a PS3 or iPad.” “I look forward to Harris added that he hoped the work seeing you in the workexperience gained through the program place in the next six would prepare him for future jobs. weeks,” Kandler said.

Kelsey Thomas, a 16-year-old work(Katrina Gluth, a senior ing in the Installation Access Control in college, is a Summer System Office, said he finds the program Hire employee with the Photo by Katrina Gluth garrison’s Public Afto be “really good. If I wasn’t working, my summer plans would basically be Kayla Hewitt and Jazmin Troxler sort DvDs at the Wiesbaden Library in preparation for fairs Office. Karl Weisel going to the gym every day.” the opening of the Wiesbaden Library. contributed to this story.)

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Rector takes command Story and photo by Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Photo by Sgt. Brian Rodan

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For the fourth time in his career, Col. Kenneth A. Rector took over a command from Col. James G. Zellmer. This time it was of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, which includes more than 1,500 Soldiers and civilians.

“Today marks the fourth time that Greg Zellmer and I have executed the battle handover,” Rector told a crowd of about 250 people, including Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, U.S. Army Europe commander, at the 1st Military Intelligence Brigade Hangar on Clay Kaserne June 27. “Therefore I know he has created a team that is well trained and prepared to answer our nation’s call.”

Zellmer proved himself an excellent leader of the brigade, said Brig. Gen. Robert L. Walter, deputy commander of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, who spoke at the event.

“Most importantly you took care of our Soldiers, civilians and their Families,” Walter said. “Through multiple deployments, you continued to improve your team with challenging training. In short, you demonstrated genuine care for the professional and personal needs of your brigade.”

Under Zellmer’s leadership, the brigade, which operates in 19 locations in five countries, provided unparalleled counterintelligence and force protection

Col. Kenneth Rector accepts the brigade’s colors from Brig. Gen. Robert Walter, Intelligence and Security Command deputy, to assume command of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade June 27. support to USAREUR, increased intelligence reporting by more than 500 percent, strengthened and matured the brigade’s biometrics and aerial formation capabilities, Walter said.

The brigade also established the first European boundary training center and focused on operations in support of Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and the European Cryptologic Center.

The brigade has conducted more than 150 military-to-military intelligence and security cooperation training events with European and African countries, Walter said.

In addition, the brigade has vastly improved linguists’ abilities and test scores, Walter said.

When it comes to awards, the brigade won both the individual and unit 35th annual INSCOM Volunteer of the Year award,

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the INSCOM Richard F. Judge award for military and civilian cooperation, the Department of the Army award for maintenance excellence, and the active Army and Army Reserve Command Discipline Award, Walter said.

“You are intelligence professionals. You always continue to fight. Your hard work speaks for itself, and the sacrifices you and your loved ones make and dedication to the mission make you all heroes,” Walter said.

Walter thanked Command Sgt. Maj. Panapa R. Willis for the excellent job he did and welcomed his replacement, Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Scott, who came from the 24th MI Battalion in Wiesbaden.

Zellmer, who held the command for two years, is going to Washington, D.C. to attend the National War College.

“I feel sadness that I today must depart the formation, but I most importantly feel confidence knowing that the strength and determination of this brigade is much greater than any one person,” Zellmer said. “Your greatest accomplishments lie ahead of you as you continue the proud heritage forged by our predecessors. “ Rector, who recently completed the War College Fellowship at the Central Intelligence Agency and before that held the J2 position in operations at command central, said he was extremely humbled and honored to accept the brigade’s colors. This is the third time he and his family have been stationed in Germany, he said.

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Cooking out for unit’s campaign contributions

By Wendy Brown

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

When the final numbers came in, Company A, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, raised nearly 20 percent of the Army Emergency Relief fund this year.

For that, Leary Henry, the garrison’s AER officer, wanted to say thank you.

So he held a cookout June 25 for the company’s 135 members, complete with ribs, steaks, hamburgers, salads and more at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. The 10-week campaign ended May 15.

Money for the campaign began to roll in after the company’s commander, Capt. Justin Brown, and 1st Sgt. Robert Gardner agreed to shave their heads for cancer awareness and to raise money for the AER campaign. Before long, 36

members of the company had shaved their heads.

Spc. Dustin Wood, who shaved his head for the campaign and still sports a shaved head, said he was surprised to see how the company came together to raise money for the fund.

It was successful, Wood said, because the method was personal ― Soldiers took personal action by shaving their heads.

Sgt. 1st Class Devin Rogers said he has been in the Army for 14 years and has never seen anything like this happen before. “I fully support them in taking the initiative,” he said.

Spc. Alexander Rymdeko said the cookout was a great event and he thanked ACS for supporting the troops.

Likewise, Brown said it was great to see the company’s Soldiers spearhead the fundraiser and raise so much money for AER.

Signal swap:

By Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

The responsibilities of commanding a culture of excellence and overseeing the welfare of Wiesbaden’s cyber community were transferred successfully.

Lt. Col. Eric Aslakson passed the reins of the 102nd Signal Battalion to Lt. Col. Nathan Bollinger during a change of command ceremony in Wiesbaden June 28 at the sports field on Mainz-Kastel Storage Station.

“The pride and confidence of who you are and what you provide to our Army and this community is very evident,” said Bollinger as we addressed the Soldiers and civilians of the battalion.

Bollinger takes over the battalion that amassed a number of achievements under Aslakson’s command.

According to Col. Jimmy Hall, 2nd Signal Brigade commander, under the command of Aslakson, the battalion initiated the first cyber intern-

ship program in theater, which paired select signal Soldiers with a local strategic intelligence organization to form unique multidisciplinary teams better capable of conducting select cyber warfare activities.

The unit also developed and implemented one of the most aggressive information assurance readiness programs in the brigade which includes a comprehensive port security program that is now being adopted throughout 5th Signal Command. And the unit is at the nexus of information technology planning and operations in support of several critical infrastructure modernization programs and new construction projects in both Wiesbaden and Baumholder in support of global re-basing and restationing initiatives.

Before assuming command, Bollinger, a native of Hanover, Pa., was the executive officer to the director of LandWarNet and Mission Command at Army headquarters in Washington, D.C. He returns to Wiesbaden having once been assigned in

The company definitely appreciated the cookout, Brown said.

Henry, who works for Army Community Service as the Financial Readiness Program manager, said the garrison raised $46,516 for AER this year. Last year the garrison raised $34,500, Photo by Wendy Brown so this year was Soldiers with Company A, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion serve a good year, he themselves food during a cookout hosted by an Army Community Sersaid. vice at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center June 25 to say thanks for raising The AER more than $8,000 during the Army Emergency Relief campaign.

Office provides or more) and to their widows, We hope next year to do the emergency financial assistance to Soldiers, orphans and spouses with power same for the unit that donates the most money, and probably both active and retired, Reserv- of attorney, Henry said.

“This is a record for a unit this will be a new tradition in ists and Guard (activated under Title 10 for 30 consecutive days of that size,” Henry said. “… the Wiesbaden community.”

102nd Signal Battalion welcomes Bollinger, bids Aslakson farewell

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Lt. Col. Nathan Bollinger passes the 102nd Signal Battalion’s colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Riley during the change of command ceremony June 28 on Mainz-Kastel Storage Station.

2003 with the 1st Armored Division.

Aslakson is moving on to a job in the Pentagon.

“Thank you for your pa-

tience and trust, and confidence, and allowing me the latitude to command this superb battalion,” said Aslakson in farewell remarks. “To …

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Wiesbaden and Baumholder, what a blessing it has been for my family … to both work and play in two of the best communities in the Army.”

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Summer reading is so delicious Story and photos

by Katrina Gluth

Special to the Herald Union

It was 9 a.m. on the first day of the Wiesbaden Library’s “Reading is So Delicious” summer reading program, and the children gathered for their first big group activity.

“Nutrition is key to being healthy and strong,” said Evelyn Bravo, a volunteer for the summer reading program.

“Everyone here wants to be healthy and strong right?”

During the activity, the children learned when and what to eat, about portion size, what vitamins benefit different parts of the body and healthy summer snacks.

The program runs until July 19 and has about 80 registered participants. The hour, which goes by quickly, is packed with learning and fun.

“The kids really like it, and it gives the parents a little break,” said Ciba Lathrache,

Library volunteer Ciba Lathrache reads “Cook-a-DoodleDoo” to first- and third-grade participants in the summer reading program at the Wiesbaden Library. Photo right: Participants in the library’s summer program make healthy snacks out of celery, raisins, bell peppers, rice cakes and cheese. This year’s program is called “Reading is So Delicious.” who volunteers regularly at the library.

After the group discussion,

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Community notes ... Community notes Family swim day

Boys ages 6-10 interested in Scouting are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 13 for a family swim day July 28 at 11 a.m. at the Freibad Maaraue at Maaraue 27, 55246 Mainz-Kostheim.

Invitation is open to current, new or potential scouts and their Families. Bring a picnic lunch, blanket and sporting equipment.

Children must be accompanied by a parent. Entrance fees are €1.50/3.50. Email scoutpack13@googlemail.com for more information.

Volunteers of the Quarter

Congratulations to the Volunteers of the Quarter — V Corps’ Rebecca Strang, the Wiesbaden Gospel Service’s Charlesetta Jackson, Wiesbaden Girl Scouts’ Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eric Schaub, Army Community Service’s Jodie Deleon and Hainerberg

Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization’s Parin Finch.

from 2-3:30 p.m. Classes are in Room 22 at ACS in Hainerberg Housing.

Offices closing July 6

CDC openings

The Host Nation Liaison Field Operating Activity Maintenance Division Privately Owned Vehicle Inspection Station in Building 7514 and Customer Service Team Wiesbaden in Building 7539 in Mainz-Kastel Housing will be closed July 6 during an annual works outing. Call mil 4757688 for more information.

Financial readiness classes

Army Community Service offers the following financial readiness classes in July: Successful Money Management July 11 from 2-3:30 p.m., ID Theft July 18 from 2-3:30 p.m., First Term Financial Training July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saving and Investing July 25

held July 9-13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Middle School. Call civ (0611) 705-1610 or 705-7280.

The Child Development Center (Building 1502) on Clay Kaserne offers special openings July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 27 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Reserve a space at least four days in advance. Call civ (0611) 705-7928.

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Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers invites Soldiers to join for dinner at Hooters July 6, paint ball July 14 and camping in Camp Darby, Italy, Aug. 30. Visit the BOSS web page at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/mwr/ boss.asp or call mil 337-5042 for more information.

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Youths are invited to sign up for Vacation Bible School to be

A Strong Bonds training session for married couples will be held July 23-26 at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch.

Call 1st Sgt. Jones or Chaplain (Maj.) Blay at mil 337-1610 or civ (0611) 705-7280 to register.

Pack 13 is a year-round, active pack with more than 60 years of experience in the Wiesbaden area. Cub Scouts is open to boys in the first to fifth grades (or 6-10 years old). Scouts participate in everything from

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Playground Days

Join other parents and children during Playground Days at Hainerberg Housing July 13 and Aug. 10 or Crestview Housing July 27 and Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon. Playground Days will feature fun outdoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers including bubbles, parachute games, water tables and obstacle courses. Call civ (0611) 4080-330 for details.

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Newman Village signs provide guide to past Story and photos

by Wendy Brown

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Lutz Groupe, a retired English and Latin teacher who participates in Roman reenactment events, holds his sword. He made the hilt with his son-in-law, Claus Bergmann, the archaeologist who headed the Roman dig on Newman Village.

archaeologists found artifacts, Bergmann said.

With Bergmann at the opening was his father-in-law Lutz Groupe, who is enjoying his retirement as an English and Latin teacher by participating in Roman reenactment events.

Groupe attended the housing opening dressed as a Roman Soldier.

Groupe said he made most of his outfit in 1995 to prepare for a long hike in Switzerland that recreated what it would have been like to be a Roman Soldier on the march. His outfit included chainmail, a helmet, a sword, sandals and a cape.

The group marched 170 miles, Groupe said, and although his ankles hurt at first because of the weight of the equipment, his body Claus Bergmann, an archaeologist with Hessen Archäologie, ex- quickly got used to the plains a sign that gives residents and visitors information about marching.

The group slept Romans who used to live on Farmer Loop in Newman Village.

Bergmann headed the 2009-2010 dig for Roman artifacts in New- only six hours a night, Groupe said, and every man Village.

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or the Families who move into the brandnew homes at the end of Farmer Loop in Newman Village, the legacy of their former neighbors will be plain to see.

A series of signs at the end of the street are there to inform anyone interested about the Roman farmhouse that stood on the site more than 1,700 years ago. They were successful farmers who used expensive tiles or slates for roofs and owned amphoras ― a type of vase ― imported from what is today Spain, according to the signs.

In all, a series of 20 signs informs people about Romans who lived on the site of the housing area, as well as Celts who lived there 2,800 years ago and Bronze Age people who lived there 3,700 years ago, said Klaus Hahn, Newman Village project leader for the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Transformation Stationing Management Office.

The signs are located throughout the 326-unit housing area, Hahn said, and offer everyone in the Wiesbaden military community a great opportunity to learn about the area’s history.

The housing area is open to identification card holders and their guests only.

The information from the signs came from an archaeological excavation that started in September 2009 and ended in July 2010, said Claus Bergmann, who led the excavation for Hessen Archäologie. Bergmann was on hand to talk to people about the excavation during the housing area’s opening June 14.

The excavation went right through the winter, and about 40 volunteers, both German and American, helped, Bergmann said. “It was a very good experience,” he said.

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fourth night everyone had to cook for the others.

“I wanted to know, ‘How could it feel?’”

Groupe said. “How could it possibly feel?”

Although the housing area site was not a place where Roman Soldiers were stationed, there were many in the area, Bergmann said.

From the time Jesus was born until about 400 A.D., the area which now comprises Mainz and Wiesbaden was important to the Romans, Bergmann said. About 10 percent of the Roman army was stationed in the area, he said.

The U.S. Army called in archaeologists to investigate the site after aerial photographs showed the outline of the site, Bergmann said.

During the excavation, archaeologists discovered that people from a Germanic tribe came and destroyed the farmhouse, Bergmann said. This was apparent because archaeologists found parts of the burned roof in what would have been the basement of the house.

The site of the housing area has been a popular site for farming throughout the ages because the soil is fertile, Bergmann said.

Although Bergmann had two glass cases full of artifacts during the housing area opening, Bergmann said the artifacts are not part of a museum collection. Bergmann said he would be open to working with garrison officials to create a small museum, however.

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Kaserne named after general who started, ented German-American friendship

ade German-American friendship clubs possible and ordered Berlin Airlift

By Dr. John Provan

Special to the Herald Union

ucius Dubignon Clay is one of the more unjournals of military history. He became one men to achieve the rank of brigadier general although he never commanded a real fighthis strength lay in his hardworking methods anizing operational efficiency out of chaos.

23, 1897, to Sarah Francis and Senator AlexClay, he enjoyed growing up in the Southern Marietta, Ga. He attended the U.S. Military Point, graduating on June 12, 1918, as 27th d War I ended before Capt. Clay could reach

d and managed several of President Theodore Deal public works projects between 1933-37. ed to the Philippines, where he worked with acArthur. Clay left the U.S. Army in 1937 ict engineer in charge of the construction of am. reak of World War II, Clay returned to acy and was assigned to the Airport Approval lt or reconstructed from 500 airfields around Army promoted him to brigadier general in d him to Europe. In his new capacity, Clay nch harbor at Cherbourg, which became the ine of war materials for U.S. forces during which he received the Bronze Star in 1944. on Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s staff and military governor for the U.S. Occupation y, eventually becoming military governor in ng. er of 1946, Capt. Merle A. Potter, military A Berlin Airlift airplane flies over Berlin. In 1948 the citizens of Berlin faced starvation after the Russians announced ntative in Bad Kissingen, permitted the cre- a blockade. Brig. Gen. Lucius D. Clay responded by ordering an airlift that not only saved the people of Berlin but n-American Friendship Club, despite official created a friendship between the United States and Germany. g for non-fraternization in post-war Germany. ded the club and reprimanded Potter. continental highway, which was a gravel road at the time. Then that was highlighted by of the incident and realized the Army needed during World War II Eisenhower gained an appreciation for his famous words, “Ich ulations. In the process, Clay brought Potter Hitler’s Autobahn system. He considered an improved highway bin ein Berliner.” had him establish German-American clubs system important for national defense, and in 1956 the Federal Years later, Clay .S. Zone of Occupation. This was the begin- Highway Act passed. It is legacy of Clay’s organizational talents remarked, “I’d like to ation of German-American Clubs, which has that created a transportation system of this scope. think that the years n Wiesbaden and is still the most influential A few years later Clay returned to Germany to fulfill another our flag was flown e group in Germany. important mission. The Soviets managed to win the first leg of over Germany stood s military governor, Clay also demonstrated the space race in 1957 by launching the Sputnik I. When the for something more aintaining its presence in Berlin. On June 26, Soviets shot down the sophisticated American U-2 spy plane than military power.” d the Soviet blockade of Berlin and ordered on May 1, 1960, and presented the fact that they had captured Little could he know n Europe aircraft to begin an airlift that would its U.S. pilot, it led to a tense political situation. the dramatic change ein-Main and Wiesbaden air bases provided During this period of the Cold War, the situation became in German-American flown to Berlin. even more critical and uneasy with the Berlin Tank Confron- relations that he brought rlift became one of the greatest achievements tation. During this confrontation, the U.S. and Soviet armies forth, that would fulfill ry and altered the German attitude toward stood ready to fire and start what would have become World that statement. world war which had cost the lives of millions War III. The Soviets realized Clay’s stubbornness and resolve Following the death Brig. Gen. Lucius D. Clay ay’s resolve demonstrated that U.S. Forces which finally led to their backing down, not wanting to fight a of Kennedy, Clay ren Army of occupation, rather America was war. By the end, the population and political leaders of Berlin tired from active involvement in politics. In 1966 the mayor end of the blockade on May 12, 1949, Clay greatly appreciated and approved of the way Clay dealt with of New York City, John V. Lindsay, appointed Clay to head ited States and was given a ticker-tape parade the situation. Clay was incredibility popular.

Public Development Corporation and later the City Charter y one week later.

A year and a half later, Clay accompanied President John F. Revision Commission. om the Army and then served several presi- Kennedy on his trip to Berlin in June 1963. During the motorLucius D. Clay died in Chatham, Mass., on April 16, 1978, ser. President Dwight D. Eisenhower called cade through the city, Clay’s presence with Ambassador George and was buried at West Point. The inscription on the stone 54 to assist in the organizing of an interstate McGhee underscored John F. Kennedy’s policy and popularity marker that the citizens of Berlin donated reads, “Wir danken n 1919 Eisenhower had experienced firsthand amongst the Berliners. It was during this trip that Kennedy dem Bewahrer unserer Freiheit.” The English translation is, crossing the United States on the first trans- experienced firsthand the esteem given the American leadership “We thank the preserver of our freedom.”

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Sports and leisure For your health

For effective weight loss, see a dietician Military health system provides classes, access to remember that quality of food is often The percentage of Military as important Health System beneficiaries who as quantity, gave information showing they Hall said. were obese in fiscal year 2011 was After the 22, well below the U.S. population class, people average of 33.8. can schedule Those numbers, from the fiscal an appointyear 2012 report to Congress on ment with a the Tricare system, still leave a lot nutritionist of room for improvement though. to look more The good news is that the military's c l o s e l y a t medical system can help people weight issues, get those numbers lower.

Hall said.

One of the many nutrition re- A l t h o u g h Photo by Wendy Brown lated services the military's health people need Spc. Robert Neal walks to work after parking his care system offers in Germany a doctor's recar in the Clay Kaserne parking garage. Getting is help with weight control, said ferral for apthe recommended 60 to 90 minutes of physical Linda Hall, a registered dietician pointments activity a day does not have to mean spending at Landstuhl Regional Medical for other nuthat much time in the gym.

Activities such as Center. trition issues, walking from the parking garage add up.

Although people would have to it is not necestravel to Landstuhl for the center's sary when it as many as 600 to 900 calories, heart and diabetes nutrition class- comes to weight issues. and there are a lot of calories in es, the center offers weight control Before an appointment, Hall alcoholic beverages, she said. classes in Wiesbaden in addition said people should write down Anyone interested in keeping to Medical Nutrition Therapy for their exercise activities and ev- track of exercise activity and a variety of nutrition related medi- erything they eat and drink for at calories can choose from a number cal conditions including but not least a day, and ideally for a week. of excellent computer programs, limited to heart health, diabetes, The activity and diet information Hall said. and food allergies, Hall said. helps the dietitian to work with "Calorie Counter and Diet Landstuhl offers nutrition ser- the person and find target areas Tracker" by MyFitness Pal, vices in Wiesbaden on the second for improvement.

"Calorie Counter: Diets and Acand fourth Tuesdays of every Many people come to appoint- tivities" by Arawella and "Calorie month, Hall said, and video tele- ments thinking the dietitian will Counter and Diet Tracker" by conferencing is also available. The simply give them a diet, Hall said, CalorieCount.com are three topteleconferencing is like Skype, but that is not the way it works. rated trackers that have computer, but on a secure network, she said.

The dietitian may identify one iPhone and iPad applications, The classes cover the two ba- or two ways to improve eating Hall said. sics of weight control ― activity habits, and after the person has Another web-based program levels and food consumption, Hall mastered those two points, the that is popular with male Soldiers said. The classes can also help dietitian will work with the person is "Lose it!" by FitNow, Inc., Hall people seeking to gain weight. to improve on additional points, said. Lose It! does not track as The classes cover the basics of Hall said. many nutrients as some of the weight control ― activity levels, It is important to be realistic, top-rated programs, but it is very food consumption and food related Hall said. No one is going to lose easy to use, she said. behavior modification, Hall said. 50 pounds in a week, for example, The Academy of Nutrition and Those who need to gain weight but two might be possible.

Dietetics' www.eatright.org and The two biggest contributors the federal government's www. would be seen individually and would need a physician's referral to weight problems are not getting myplate.gov provide excellent to a dietitian, however the same enough exercise and drinking too information, Hall said. many calories, Hall said. principles apply.

To ask about nutrition classes A 20-ounce bottle of apple or make an appointment, call mil When it comes to activity, people should get between 60 and juice is the equivalent to eating 486-LRMC (5762) or civ (06371) 90 minutes of exercise a day, Hall five apples, Hall said, and while it 86-LRMC (5762). When making said, but it does not necessarily would be hard to eat five apples at an online appointment, it is imporhave to be in a gym. It can be any a time, it is easy to drink a bottle tant that people note they want to type of activity such as, walking, of juice in one sitting. call Landstuhl for an appointment, playing or dancing, she said.

Some coffee drinks that contain and request for the appointment to In terms of food, it is important sweeteners and flavorings have take place in Wiesbaden.

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

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Sports shorts Golf at Rheinblick

The Rheinblick Golf Course features a monthly tournament July 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., seniors monthly round July 9 from noon to 2 p.m., Friday night scramble July 20 at 6 p.m., Blickster tournament July 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., after-work tournament July 25 from 5-6 p.m. and a Friday night scramble Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. Call civ (0611) 505-927 for more information.

Wiesbaden Child,Youth and School Services summer sports programs

Wiesbaden Child, Youth and School Services offers Start Smart Programs for 3-7-year-olds including golf July 10-12, flag football July 17-19, basketball July 24-26 and soccer July 31 to Aug. 2. CYSS Sports and Fitness also offers sports for 8-18-year-old children including a roller hockey clinic July 9-13, a tennis clinic July 16-20, a soccer camp July 23-27 and a golf camp July 30 to Aug. 3. Call Parent Central Services at civ (0611) 705-7928 for details.

Sports camp

An American sports camp will be held at the SC Frankfurt 1880 July 9-13. The five-day camp for boys and girls ages 9-17 includes workshops in baseball, football, lacrosse and basketball with competition on the final day. Cost is €105 per person including a camp T-shirt. Visit www.wardcarr. com, email amspcamp@aol.com or call civ (069) 5600 5788 for more information and to register.

Football action

The Wiesbaden Phantoms face the Stuttgart Scorpions July 21 at the Helmut-Schoen Sports Park (near the Hainerberg Shopping Center — next to the Brita Arena)., the Rhein-Neckar Bandits Aug. 25 and the Munich Cowboys Sept. 8. Tickets, available at the gate on game day, are €10 for adults, €6 for children ages 11-16 and free for children up to age 10.

All-Army sports

Apply now for the following all-Army sports — basketball, boxing, cross country, soccer (only women) and volleyball (men only) Visit www. allarmysports.armymwr.com for requirements and to apply.

Punk rock yoga

Enjoy this unique spin on traditional yoga – Monday to Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 for details.

Krav Maga classes

Krav Maga self-defense classes are held Tuesdays and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Stop by the center for details.

Water aerobics programs

Baumholder’s Aquatics Center features a water aerobics class on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and an aqua jogger class Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call mil 485-7093.

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By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor

Take a hike:

q Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject “Getting Started.” q Both volksmarching calendars are now available for purchase.

The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2012, may be obtained for €2.50 and provides dates, locations, points of contact and other information as well as an extensive list of permanent trails. The international edition of the IVV calendar, available for €5, provides the same information for scheduled events in each of the member countries — including Germany. This useful book — perfect for trips to the States or neighboring countries — is available from the IVV awards officer or through some clubs. q The postal code is included in the listings for readers using navigation devices to reach an event. q Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096. q Look for additional event choices at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.

Weekend of July 7-8

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angenlonsheim (55450) — This event is midway between Bad Kreuznach and Bingen.

From Bad Kreuznach use B-41 and B-48 north to reach the start. From points east, use Autobahns 60 to Bingen and 61 toward Koblenz. Exit at Dorsheim (48) and backtrack a bit toward Laubenheim to pick up B-48 and the start.

Start: Gemeindehalle Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: None.

Weekend of July 14-15

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sweiler (66629) — Here’s a walk that’s just on the other side of the Autobahn from Baumholder. Using a minor road from Baumholder toward Autobahn 62, pass through Freisen and

Summer in the City

Mainz features its annual Summer in the City concert series with performances by Tim Bendzko and Band July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Zitadelle, Roger Hodgson (voice of Supertramp) and Band July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Zitadelle, Loreena McKennitt July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Zitadelle, Blood Sweat and Tears July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Volkspark, Chris De Burgh Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. at the Kurfürstliches Schloss, Joan Armatrading Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. at the Kurfürstliches Schloss and Runrig Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Zitadelle. Visit

A guide to volksmarching in the Baumholder/Wiesbaden area

Eitzweiler to reach the start. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 62 to exit at Birkenfeld (4). Use B-41 through Nohfelden and Wolfersweiler to connect with an minor road leading to Asweiler.

Start: Dorfgemainschaftshaus on Pfalzstrasse Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to noon (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Expected to be hilly, fields Award: From previous events.

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urbourg, France (67250) — This event is north-northeast of Haguenau. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 toward Saarbrücken and Zweibrücken. Exit at Zweibrücken-Ixheim (33) to take B-424 south where it becomes D35A in France.

Continue on D35A to connect with D662 toward Philippsbourg, then pick up D1062 to Mertzwiller.

From there, use D72 through Eschbach, Hinterfeld and Walbourg to reach D263. Head north toward Surbourg on D263 to pick up D264 leading to the start at Surbourg.

Start: Club House de l’Union Sportive Surbourg Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 and 20 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

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ohren (55487) — Events in the Hunsrück area are always pretty and this one shouldn’t be an exception. Drivers should make their way to B-50 using the Rheinböllen exit (45) of Autobahn 61 or B-421 from Idar-Oberstein or Bad Kreuznach. Once on B-50, drive in the direction of Bernkastel-Kues.

Sohren is at the bottom of a triangle formed by routes B-421, B-327 and B-50.

Start: Bürgerhalle at Talstrasse 1 Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods and fields Award: None.

Weekend of July 21-22

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arbergen-Panrod (65326) — This event is north of Wiesbaden in the scenic Naturpark Rhein-Taunus. Use Autobahn 3’s Bad Camberg exit (44) and a minor road leading to the start at Panrod. Wiesbaden’s readers may alternately use B-417 toward Limburg until reaching a minor road to Ketternschwalbach and Panrod.

Start: Palmbachhalle on Kettenbacher Weg Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(6 and 11 km), 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km)

Jazz Week

The wineries of OestrichWinkel (between Wiesbaden and Rüdesheim on the Rhein River) open their doors to jazz lovers during their 10-day festival of jazz July 19-29. Concerts start at 8 p.m. every night (noon and 6 p.m. on Sundays) with local wines and food offered for sale. Tickets are €10 at the door.

Featured performers include the Mike Reinhardt Trio July 19,

Lady Bass Trio July 20, Sydney Ellis and her Yes Mama Band July 24, Alexander’s New New Orleans Band July 25, Memo Gonzalez and the Bluescasters July 29 among others. Visit www.jazzclubrheingau.de for details.

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pall (55595) — This event offers walking trails in the area roughly between Idar-Oberstein and Bad Kreuznach. Use B-41 and head toward Waldböckelheim (west of Bad Kreuznach). Pick up a minor road heading north through Bockenau and Allenfeld to reach Spall. IVV directional signs will be available from the Autobahn 61 exits of Rheinböllen (45) and Waldlaubersheim (47).

Start: Fest tent at Gräfenbachstrasse 34 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: None.

Weekend of July 28-29

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ieder-Wiesen (55234) — This event is southsoutheast of Bad Kreuznach and accessible to wanderers via Autobahn 63 south of Mainz. Pick up A-63 southbound from Mainz in the direction of Alzey, then exit at Erbes-Büdesheim (9). Follow secondary roads through Erbes-Büdesheim and Nack to reach the start. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 63 toward Mainz. Take the Erbes-Büdesheim exit (9) and go through Erbes-Büdesheim and Nack to reach Nieder-Wiesen.

Start: Sportheim Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: Toy quad-ATV.

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tuttgart-Heumaden (70619) — This event attracts wanderers from all over Germany. Be sure to note the longer-than-normal trail lengths.

Getting to the start may require GPS navigation, however. From the Hessen area, make your way to Autobahn 5 to drive south of Heidelberg and pick up Autobahn 8 toward Stuttgart. Use exit 54 at Esslingen and follow signs for Neuhausen, Ostfildern and Sillenbuch-Heumaden. IVV directional signs should help in reaching the start. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 toward Mannheim and continue south past Heidelberg toward Stuttgart to connect with Autobahns 81 and 8 toward Ulm. Take the Esslingen exit (54) and follow signs for Neuhausen, Ostfildern and Sillenbuch-Heumaden.

Start: Heinz-Glauner-Halle at Kemnater Strasse 50 Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (6 and 13 km) and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (23 km) Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(6 and 13 km) and 10 a.m. to noon (23 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: Hatpin.

Things to do ... Things to do www.frankfurter-hof-mainz.de for ticket information on these and other concerts.

and 6-11 a.m. (30 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: None.

July 13-16. Oestrich holds a Market Fest July 21-22 and Frauenstein celebrates its wine fest July 27-30.

USO classes, tours

The Rhein Main Area USOs feature ballroom, swing and salsa dance lessons; portrait Wine fests photography classes; wine tastThe Bad Schwalbacher ing; ballet and more. Upcoming Wine Fest is July 12-16 fea- tours include the Rhein Aflame turing music, wine and more. July 7, Ladenburg July 7, ArHead over to Hochheim July cen Castle July 7, the Black 13-16 for the Hochheimer Forest July 14, Mainz July 14, Wine Fest or Geisenheim for Karlsruhe July 14, Rüdesheim the Geisenheimer Lindenfest July 15, Luxembourg Blues

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and Jazz Rally July 21, Paris Express July 28, Würzburg July 28, the Riesling Route July 29 and Amsterdam Express Aug. 4. Call mil 335-5106 or stop by any Wiesbaden USO for more information.

Irish Pub gigs

The Wiesbaden Irish Pub (at Michelsberg 15) features Steven Mcgowan July 5 and 13, the Timmy Rough Duo July 7, Bobby Brown July 12, Mac and the Box July 14 and karaoke July 6, 8, 10, 15 and 17. The Irish Pub also features free WiFi. Visit www.irish-pubwiesbaden.de.

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No postcards from Kosovo

Tourists to the young nation will not find postcards, but will discover cheap travel, interesting architecture Story and photo by C.J. Wood

Special to the Herald Union

The open-air market in Pristina, Kosovo, sells tourist items, but no postcards.

The absence of postcards is a sure sign of obscurity and even perhaps a lack of civility in some of the places I have travelled, but I needed and got a cheap trip. So in place of a postcard, here is my story.

I went to Kosovo largely because it was the last place I had ignored in Europe and wanted another entry stamp for my passport collection. I got my stamp and saw a troubled land on the edge of Europe ― both geographically and figuratively.

Despite the troubles though, I found that the architecture of Pristina, the capital, includes places that are interesting and worth a glance.

The National Museum has Chinese military equipment displayed in front, probably from the Maoist regime of Enver Hoxha in Albania. There are some interesting Roman headstones across from the museum along with neolithic stone work in a small park.

The National Library, built under communism, sits near an abandoned Serbian Orthodox Church and resembles a large metal beehive with geodesic domes.

The Palace of Youth and Culture, with its distinctive curved roof and large picture of Adem Jashari, dominates the skyline. Jashari was the founder of the Kosovo Liberation Army who was martyred by the Serbs.

Jashari's image is as ubiquitous in Kosovo as Che Guevara's is in Cuba ― they are almost identical looking bearded revolutionaries.

The word “newborn” in large cement letters is near the Palace of Youth and Culture and commemorates Independence Day, which in Kosovo was Feb. 17, 2008.

During my travels I found that Pristina is not Paris, but is still worth a day stroll.

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The train from Peja to Pristina, Kosovo’s capital, awaits departure.

Not only that, but taxi travel and food are incredibly cheap in the city center. After a 50-cent latte in a trendy cafe, I wandered through a city that resembled an occupation zone.

NATO troops and German Polizei patrol near old communist-era buildings. Crumbling memorials to a communist Yugoslavia that could not survive the death of Comrade Tito are now neglected and forgotten.

Communism in Kosovo was replaced by sectarian and ethnic rivalry that resulted in new memorials to Kosovo rebels who died alongside countless civilians in the war against Serbia.

Endless black plaques dot the city and countryside and show the pictures of Kosovar Soldiers who died too young.

Near the center of Pristina stands a statue of a KLA Soldier with a rifle in hand. It is ironically close to a statue of Mother Teresa, who was an ethnic Albanian. Many people are ethnic Albanians in Kosovo, and people of many faiths honor her.

In the smoke-filled cafes of Pristina, many question the future of this small country but are grateful for NATO protection. Angry graffiti skirts small parks with cynical wit. For example,"EULEX-made in Serbia." EULEX is a European Union judicial agency that has taken an aggressive role against

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crime and in the process angered some Kosovars. According to some disgruntled Kosovars, freedom is illusory.

Pristina has a standard Soviet-era drabness, common to former Yugoslavia, punctuated with a strong foreign military presence that gives the city an aura of unresolved tension.

Large United Nations military barricade walls attest to Pristina's uncertain future.

The Fatih Mosque is worth a trip for its beautiful blue portico, and the adjacent open-air market is a welcome diversion from the drabness that curses the center of the city. Boulevard Nena Tereze, named after Mother Teresa, is a bustling pedestrian walkway dotted with cafes and street musicians.

Eventually you wind up at Mother Teresa Church ― an unfinished cement behemoth which will serve the tiny Catholic community of Prishtina.

Transportation is cheap and convenient in Kosovo. A decrepit bus system connects small farm towns and leads to Peja ― the city I decided to visit to see microcredit hat production and a blueberry jam-making project. Operation Mobilization is a Christian nongovernment organization that operates around the world.

OM Kosovo is involved in microcredit projects to help the

poor and war affected.

Hat making in Peja provides the poor with a small income and occupational therapy. The jam project is in proto form and is awaiting new construction funds to allow for sanitary upgrades and mass production so that the poor will be employed and fed.

One bright note for Kosovo is the mineral wealth that recently discovered marble deposits will provide. The bus route took me by acres of freshly cut rare green marble being mined by a British firm. The

marble could power a Kosovar economic boom. Time will tell.

The marble reserves are close to the surface and immense.

Peja is an ancient city dating to the 13th century and the Ottoman Empire. Peja has the beautiful Bajaraki Mosque in the old open-air market with the ornate grave of Haxhi Zeka, a famous Islamic cleric, near the front gate. Nearby, on the outskirts of Peja there are two monasteries.

From Peja, I took the train back to the capital for only €3.

That was €2 less than the bus but with 30 minutes added on from the bus trip. The old 1950s-era train car from Sweden took me through beautiful valleys, lush forests missed by the bus, and also past garbage piles and feral dog packs.

I mused whether the old train was once an aid grant. Regardless, this is a place worthy of a second trip because of its unbroken spirit. A second trip is in order for this tiny country and its growing jam industry.

The Hotel Aldi in Pristina and the Hotel Gold in Peja are both exceptional values and underrated as three-star hotels.

Adria Airways, the airline of Slovenia, services Pristina out of Frankfurt.

Take travel safety precautions Before going to Kosovo, (and all countries, really) it is a good idea to carefully review the information available about the country on the U.S. State Department’s website at www. travel.state.gov.

Banking services, the criminal justice system, medical facilities and driving conditions in Kosovo are not as developed as they are in the United States and Germany, and potential tourists should keep that in mind.

“Street crimes, in particular thefts and purse snatchings, are serious problems in Kosovo, especially in Pristina. Criminals often commit crimes while armed, often with handguns. Foreigners can be targets of crime, as criminals assume that they carry cash,” according to the State Department.

Also, it is important to know that health facilities in Kosovo are limited and medications are in short supply, according to the State Department. Kosovo Force, the international NATO force in Kosovo, “…cannot provide basic health care to nonmilitary personnel, nor can they provide medical evacuation out of Kosovo,” the department’s website says.

At press time, Kosovo was not on the State Department’s list of countries with travel warnings, however.

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Schools page — Partners in education

U. of Oklahoma recognizes more than 200 graduates

Graduates of the University of Oklahoma stand during a ceremony in Heidelberg June 2 at the Patrick Henry Village Pavilion.

Story and photo by Rose Petrunyak University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma honored its master’s degree recipients at the 19th annual graduate recognition ceremony June 2 at the Patrick Henry Village Pavilion in Heidelberg.

The university recognized more than 200 graduates throughout the European military community who completed master’s degrees in the fall 2011, spring 2012 and summer 2012 semesters. Of those graduates, 36 traveled to Heidelberg to participate in the ceremony. Guests

from the military and educational communities, including representatives from OU’s Norman, Okla., campus, were present to honor the graduates.

The ceremony featured addresses from Dean Lee Williams, dean of the graduate college of the University of Oklahoma, and Tucker Axum of Naples, Italy, an OU masters of human Relations recipient. Both speeches focused on the diversity and wide range of unique life experiences of military learners in Europe.

Williams, who said he always enjoys flying over from Norman to

participate in the ceremony, said, “I am always impressed at the quality and dedication of our AP students and how they complete their degrees in a timely manner despite their heavy military responsibilities and demanding work and deployment schedules.”

The Heidelberg ceremony is a highlight of the year for graduates and university staff alike. Ceremonies are also held at more remote sites to ensure all graduates are given a chance to celebrate their life-changing accomplishments.

Dr. Peggy Lerner, director of OU Europe, said in a recent ceremony address in Naples, Italy, “I am here to share OU’s pride in your accomplishments and bring you greetings from your community of scholars in Oklahoma, because we are all members of that special community, wherever we are in the world. And wherever we go in this world, we take a bit of that community with us to enrich our activities and interactions. Thank you for being students we can be very proud to call Sooners.”

OU’s Graduate Recognition Ceremony will take place in Heidelberg for the last time June 1 next year because the military facilities there are closing. The venue for future ceremonies will be announced next year.

Schoolbits Sure Start

Hainerberg, Smith and Wetzel Elementary Schools are now accepting Sure Start applications for school year 2012-13. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2012, to be eligible. Stop by the schools for eligibility requirements and an application.

Still important to register

If you haven’t registered your child for the next school year, be sure to stop by your child’s school for the registration packet. Call your local school for more information.

Summer Explorations

Parents and students are invited to keep learning during the summer months by visiting the Summer Explorations website, http://hdsummer. eportalnow.net. The website provides a resource for fresh, exciting ideas in education. (Courtesy of Wiesbaden High School)

Scholarship winners

Twenty-seven Wiesbaden High School students and 10 continuing education students received scholarships from the Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club. The club awarded $10,000 in continuing education scholarships and $28,000 in high school scholarships, with an additional $3,000 awarded through the club by a private donor, Joyce Dixon, the mother of Capt. Jacob Dixon III, a Wiesbaden High School graduate who is memorialized annually through a scholarship in his name. This year’s winner of the Jacob Dixon Memorial Scholarship is Katherine “Katy” Kem. Other scholarship recipients include Evin Alarilla, Andrea Arnold, Megan Brown, Mellisa Connor, Benjamin Falling, Ryan Fisico, Iris Freeman, Erin Fry, Nicole Gilstrap, William Heiges, Andrew Hemphill, Dakota Hendrix, Annalise Hurst, Claudette Jerez, Janea Jones, Andre Lurhuma, Morgan Myers, Carl Ravensbergen, Michaela Russell, Naudia Saroyan-Dunn, Michelle Schonberg, Ashley Sonju, John Spiszer, Shelby Wardle, Azana Wiley and Anna Marie Yu. Money raised through the WCSC Thrift Shop and annual bazaar fund the scholarship awards. This year’s bazaar will be held Oct. 12-14 at Mainz Kastel Storage Station.

For more information visit www.wiesbadenspousesclub.com.

Summer classes

The University of Phoenix offers the following classes during the summer months: Management July 11 to Aug. 15 Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Applied Business and Research Statistics July 16 to Aug. 20 Mondays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Quantitiative Reasoning for Business July 18 to Aug. 22 Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Call mil 337-5940 or email brandy.schraeder@phoenix.edu for details.

FAST classes

Preseason gridiron fun

Photo by Bill Heiges

Wiesbaden High School sophomores Ric Heiges (center) and Corey Crawford (right) listen to coaching tips during the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Football Quarterback/Receiver Camp and Seven-on-Seven Tournament held June 6 in Ansbach.

The Wiesbaden Army Education Center offers a Functional Academic Skills Training class from July 9-31. FAST provides Soldiers who have a GT score below 110 with on-duty instruction in reading, math, and language. Call mil 337-5559 or email jason.m.thorp.ctr@mail.mil for details.

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

Safe (R) — A second-rate cage fighter on the mixed martial arts circuit, Luke Wright lives a numbing life of routine beatings and chump change ... until the day he blows a rigged fight. Wanting to make an example of him, the Russian Mafia murders his family and banishes him from his life forever, leaving Luke to wander the streets of New York destitute. But when he witnesses a frightened 12-year-old Chinese girl, Mei, being pursued by the same gangsters who killed his wife, Luke impulsively jumps to action. Stars Jason Statham and Catherine Chan.

The Three Stooges (PG) — Left on a nun’s doorstep, Larry, Curly and Moe grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and woo-woowooing their way to uncharted levels of knuckleheaded misadventure.

That’s My Boy (R) — While still in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent until Todd’s 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up.

Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills.

Stars Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg.

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

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) — For years, George Needleman (Eugene Levy) has been living with his head in the clouds. His frustrated second wife, Kate (Denise Richards), has reached her limit taking care of his senile mother, Barbara (Doris Roberts). His teenage daughter, Cindy (Danielle Campbell), is spoiled beyond hope and his 7-year-old son, Howie (Devan Leos), wishes his father were around more. But George is finally forced to wake up when he learns his firm has been operating a mob-backed Ponzi scheme — and that he’s been set up as the fall guy. Facing death threats from the mob, George and his entire family are put under witness protection in the safest place that Brian (Tyler Perry), a federal prosecutor from Atlanta, can think of … his Aunt Madea’s house down South.

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Adam Sandler may not be the best role model for his long-estranged son in “That’s My Boy.”

At the movies July 5-19 Baumholder, Wagon Wheel

July 6 — Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 7 — Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 4 p.m. That’s My Boy (R) 7 p.m.

July 8 — That’s My Boy (R) 4 p.m.

July 13 – Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World (R) 7 p.m.

July 14 — Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) 4 p.m. That’s My Boy (R) 7 p.m.

July 15 — Brave (PG) 4 p.m.

Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater

July 5 — The Five Year Engagement (R) 7 p.m.

July 6 — Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) 7 p.m. Raven (R) 7 p.m.

July 7 — The Pirates? Band Of Misfits (PG) 4 p.m. Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) 7 p.m. Safe (R) 9:30 p.m.

July 8 — The Three Stooges (PG) 4 p.m.

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 9 — Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 10 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 4 and 8 p.m.

July 11 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 4 and 8 p.m.

July 12 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 13 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 4 p.m. Savages (R) 8 p.m.

July 14 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 4 p.m. Savages (R) 8 p.m.

July 15 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 4 p.m. Savages (R) 8 p.m.

July 16 — The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 17 — Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 18 — Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 19 — Think Like A Man (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Andrew Garfield plays Peter Parker and his alter ego, Spiderman, in “The Amazing Spiderman.” Photo left: Tyler Perry (left) and Eugene Levy take on disguises while running from the Mob in “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection.”

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FreeStyle

Rainsticks Kelsey Wright (second from left to right) listens carefully to aide Valerie Cribbs’ instructions on how to make a rain stick, while Jaylen McFadden and Madison Gregory begin decorating theirs.

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

Photo by Katrina Gluth

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Checkers match Hunter Barker (left) and Marquis McFadden (right) square off against each other in a friendly checkers match during free play.

Photo by Katrina Gluth

Backpacks Isaiah Banya (left) and Ethan Johnson (right) concentrate on getting their backpacks to be just right.

Photo by Katrina Gluth

Photo by Katrina Gluth

Backpacks Kyla Blake carefully cuts along the edge of her Outback Backpack.

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Outback Backpack School Age Services aide Erin Watts hands out paper to create an “Outback Backpack” while (from left to right) Lucas Simpson, Madison Conway, Jeremiah Batchelor, and Tristen Valerio await their instructions.

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FreeStyle Coach Donna Marcus and the mighty sixth graders “do it up right.” These words were spoken dozens of times during at the annual Smith Field Day. Coach Marcus planned two entirely different programs for the day, one for the younger students, kindergarten through second grade, and one for the older students, third through sixth. The sixth graders helped throughout the day, manning stations, running errands, and assisting with setup and take down of stations. In spite of chilly weather, the students had a wonderful time. Soldiers from 4th Battalion 70th Armor Regiment were on hand to help out and the entire staff of Smith Elementary also got into the act. The event was definitely first rate and students were encouraged to do their best, be good sports, and have fun.

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Baumholder "Home of Champions"

Smith Elementary closes school year with field day

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Colorful cups

Potatoe sack

Spencer Shipman balances himself as he learns to walk on colorful cups. This was a great activity to help students with coordination and balance.

The 3-hole potato sack is a real challenge in teamwork. These first graders, Jordan Son, Jonas Garibay, and Jonathan Smith rose to the challenge.

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Huge egg

Bouncy castle

Brandon Clifford and Jonathan Smith plan their strategy for carrying the huge egg ball between their hips.

Chloe Butler, Tatyana Moss and Maritza Perez enjoy the bouncy castle during Smith Elementary School’s field day.

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Branden Akintunde Badejo

Branden was born at 6:15 p.m. at Landstuhl Hospitial.

He was 8 pounds, 13 ounces and 21 inches.

Proud parents are Bidemi and Stephanie Badejo who are stationed in Baumholder, Germany.

Birth Announcement Send your birth announcement to the Herald Union. Include your baby’s name, time and date of birth, hospital name, weight and length, parents’ first and last names, and the place where your family is stationed, along with a JPEG photo. Send information to: pictures@herald-union.com

Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS

15. Frightening

1. Aid in a felony

48. Skip

18. Discontinue

5. Heidi’s home

50. Motivated

22. Advance furtively

9. Not many

52. Preserve, as fodder

24. Elderly

13. Zhivago’s love

56. Boxer Max

26. Chanteuse Laine

14. Letter embellishment

57. Cotton gin inventor

27. Sloping walkway

16. Mafia kingpin

59. Old Ireland

28. “The Battleship

17. Blade sharpener

60. Lump of turf

19. “Moonstruck” star

61. Oklahoma Indian

30. Essence of roses

20. Turkey’s capital

62. Camera part

32. Paraphrased

21. Gauged

63. “Two Years Before

34. Teen affliction

23. Spanish painter

35. Preschoolers

25. Crops up

64. Duck’s habitat?

the Mast” author

26. Advance stealthily 29. 1853 land purchaser

This is the solution to the crossword puzzle from June 21!

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Potemkin” director

37. Iraqi city 38. ___ facto

Down

41. Comes back

31. Den

1. Aquatic plant

43. Driving break

32. Soak

2. Hayloft locale

45. Pupil protector

33. Outmoded

3. Composer Satie

46. Skirt length

36. German spa

4. Scarlet bird

47. Without ___ in

37. When to retire

5. Ore examination

39. “The Name of the

6. Lease

49. Conductor Zubin

7. High-school dance

50. Biblical murder victim

40. Puccini productions

8. O’Connor or Cusack

51. La Scala star

42. Mimic

9. Charged

53. Passionate about

Rose” author

the world

43. Ale measure

10. Temperature scale

54. Author Uris

44. Homesteaders

11. Fencing swords

55. Regarded

46. Small arachnids

12. Microsoft product

58. Came in first

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2003 Toyota 4runner SR5, black w/grey interior, automatic, approx 131,000 miles, A/C, stereo, airbags, 4 wheel drive $8800 ria282003@yahoo.com 2004 auto Honda Accord EX, US Spec, 96K mls, leather, moon roof, powr/dual htd sts, kyls entry, XMrad, Call Brandon@ 0151-25927032. See @Ramstein Lemon Lot $8900 2005 Dodge Neon SXT w/ SRT pkg4 dr, blk ext/blk int, 2.0L I-4, 5 sp man 132hp@5600 rpm/130lb-ft @4600 rpm Less than 42K orig. miles Avail 16 June $5500 0152210-95777 / matthewbright@ me.com 2005 Honda CR-V. 76,000 miles.

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82,000 miles only autobahn driven , one owner, 2 drivers, light gray, automatic, A/C, all inspec by dealer, radio/CD, 4dr, front two power windows. Germ spec, Exp reliable, excellent condition, $8200 or €6528 Lets talk!! Call: 061556740 redcyn@t-online.de 2008 VW Jetta Wolfsberg. Excellent Cond! 24K mi, 2.0T eng, Auto Trans, Air Cond, Sunroof, Prem Wheels, Prem Multi Disc CD/iPod Stereo, Leather $15500 01709611782 / bbrfmartin@ gmail.com 2009 Nissan Sentra. 34K mi. Automatic. New ceramic brakes, front tires. Incl extra full size tire, jumper cables, saftey equip. Contact Jenni 015112760883 $9700 jennwinkelman@yahoo.com 2010 Dodge Caliber Express with all power options and upgraded 17 inch wheels. My loss is your gain since I need to sell for a pcs move 017671758182 $10000 Audi A5 v6 TDI S-line 2.5 €5500 017671758182

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2010 Ford Focus SES KBB $16900, 5991 miles new all season tires, includes original summer tires husky liner floor mats and trunk mat email/call $15500 015151323942 / sha ne.pomerenke@gmail.com 2011 Ford Edge Sport, 3.7 Liter, Tuxedo Black, w/ 22" rims. Fully Loaded w/o Nav. 25,000 miles, extended warranty, $2,400 below Blue Book. $29000 0162-2549026 2011 Ford Fiesta S, Metalic blue 4-door sedan. Manual, 11000 miles good all weather tires, new front brakes. PCSing must sell $11500 obo 01709035801 2011 Kia Sorento LX- 12,850 miles. White Exterior-Tan/black Interior. 5 Seater. Nothing wrong with the vehicle. $21,000 Obo. 01717534931 / sgjohnson_89@hot mail.com 95 Mercedes Benz E420, automatic, moonroof, cruise control, all leather seats w/ memory, Amer spec, guaranteed to pass inspection, loaded - must see! $2850 015224742084 robthomas232004@yahoo.com Acura Integra 1995 Rare, 120k, USA spcs. Exc ride, dealer mntd, no-smoke, AM/FM cass, moon rf, cruise. Mid-June in Wbdn. Discounted: blemished paint $2195 gary.dombroff@gmail.com 06971402791 015112987158 Attention: BMW 320d Touring, Model 2004, second hand, well maintained, non-smoking, 6-gear stick shift, all leather seats, power dorrs/windows/brakes, sunroof, stereo CD, A/C, new tires & battery & oil change. 65miles a gallon.

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DE specs, dealer mntd, very clean, no-smoke, 150k. Blue w/ black leather, heated seats, sunroof, multiCD. Mid-June in Wiesbaden. $5295 gary.dombroff@gmail.com 06971402791 015112987158 Obo. 2004 VW Passat TDI Gray 135K mi Runs Great Avg MPG 34 to 36; Includes sunroof, winter tires, Kenwood Navigation Rcvr.

Good Condition. $8500 mark.oppel@gmail.com PCSing asking loan pay off amount only. 34K mi. New ceramic brakes, front tires, and floor mats. AutoTrans, AC, CD player.

Incl jumper cables/saftey equip $9700 jennwinkelman@ya hoo.com, 015153078695 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S , 2007, 16.5k miles, silver w terracotta leather, almost all options, Nav, Sport exhaust, sport chrono, power seats, Bose, etc $69999 01781901111/rahuljain229@hot mail.com Toyota Avalon XL 0696900 Miles https://picasaweb.google.com/ 103224739948077495920/ToyotaAvalon Located at US Embassy Madrid Free Delivery to Buyer $8000 Ellen.Lenny-Pessagno@tra de.gov Winter tire set of 4 Size 195/ 55R16 87H Used one season, in very good condition. $80 01737948404

VW Golf 2003 TDI for sale. Its a 5 speed and has 180,000 kms on it.

Works great and will save you alot of gas since its a diesel. Power everything €5000 017671758182 VW RNS 315 Touch Screen Navigation System (North America) From 2011 Tiguan. Never used. $1000, Robert.D.Robinson.civ@ mail.mil

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Theta Theta Lambda Chapter Black & Gold Banquet Ramstein Officer's Club May 19, 2012 1800 social 1900 event starts $40 Please contact Henry A. Williams, williha@gmail.com

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Iglesia de Dios Baumholder, Uberm Weiher 2, 55774 Baumholder. Domingos Adoracion: 11am; Miercoles estudios: 7pm. 067831850980

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Infant First Aid class will be held at the St. Johannis Krankenhaus in Landstuhl on May 3 from 5:308:30pm. Please e-mail for more information. american.ge burts.team@googlemail.com

2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Blue, 5940 miles, Zero Gravity Dark Smoke Windscreen, frame sliders, great condition Recently serviced, great ride $4100 shellsabta3@ya hoo.com

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2010 Harley Davidson CVO Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic.

Blue/Silver, 11K miles, 3-yr warranty, many extras. $29500 0171196-7769 or randyandpetra@hot mail.com

New Facebook Group: Children with Diabetes Type I- Ramstein Germany. Parent run. Meet other families, start playgroups and join a support group. yunuenzimmerer@gmail.com

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PMI Stuttgart English group will meet 10 May 2012 at DRS. Topic: Procurement & Acquisition. Admission is free. For info & RSVP to pmistuttgart@gmail.com Rhein - Main International Seventh - day Adventist Church Heidelberger Str. 16, 64285 Darmstadt Church Service: Each Saturday, at 09:30 A.M

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Antique Cabinets from the "Biedermeier Time" 160 years old! 1 big one & 1 small one with a mirror. Pictures on Classified World. €2200 together. Or 1350€ for the big cabinet & 1100€ for the smaller one w/mirrors. Call: 017680286750 Baby Einstein activity play center. In good condition, lights and sounds work. Cost $65 new. $20 0173-7948404 Portable AC unit / dehumidifier $150 01717454996

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Beautiful formal gown, perfect for prom or weddings. Strapless, off-white with burgandy fabric and crystals throughout. $250 kennedyju12@yahoo.com Camel mittens, knitted, with gold buttons on the side. Handmade.

For him and her, good, if you don´t like gloves or if you need a last minute gift. €13 sanjaya@li ve.de Canon F1 35mm Camera.+ Zoom f4/75-200 FD.1.8f 50mm FD/1.8F 85mm FT/2.5 F135mm FT/35f 35mm FT. Bellows, filters hoods etc. All Canon Quality + Hoya. €450 0176-96776870 Classy 1 1/3 carat diamond ring for that special someone. I bought it at Kay jewelers (still sales for $3499). In excellent condition and rarely worn! $3000 0171-9955834 or tamarad_ly13@yahoo.com Craftsman built DJH 00 gauge locomotives, Fine Scale Swissmotors, P2, 282/462 Princes. BLK5, Crab. 264T. 462Britania + Kit Built Rolling Stock. New Points etc €1600 0176-96776870 Danish master oil painting.

Brandt. Nyborg Castle and boat.

About 1880's approximate. Nearest Offer Taken. Very nice picture €36000 0176-96776870 Disney Bike for girl complete with training wheels. Good condition, always kept in garage. $30 01737948404 Euro 5000 + worth UK oo Gauge model railway. Digital and sound with 5 DJH fine scale hand crafted loco's + Brass hand made carriages fine scale! 4yrs old €3200 0176-96776870

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For Sale: Factory Brand New Unlocked Apple iPhone 4G 32GB/ Blackberry Bold, Storm. $349, email: elect2000ltd@gmail.com Full Dvd Mash Collection includes the reunion set of two. 35 discs in all with all the leaflets.

Can not reserve was already let down Sorry. 1st come €95 017696776870 Full Set of 11 Seasons of Mash DVD's + the commemorative 20 years later DVD. Good Condition.

Also many VHS NTSC tapes Late 80's & 90's €66 017696776870 Garmin Forerunner 305. Great Watch. Includes charger and USB cord. Available for delivery in the Kaiserslautern area. $75 mark.oppel@gmail.com Gear package; or Alti mitts, crampons, boots, ice axe, Arcteryx Jacket/Bib, harness, caribiners, Black Diamond Head lamp, jetboil system & many extras $1500 0151-2595-7945 Graco Baby Stroller set $75.00 Blue Set includes; Stroller 1 hand set up & collapse feature / 3 position seat / carrier & car base in very good cond. 0173-7948404 / rwalter007@yahoo.com Graco bike seat for child up to 3 years old. In like new condition and is same model in PX for $50.

Mounts on almost any bike. $25 0173-7948404 Hornby Digital 00 collection. 10 loco's, 6 Pullmans/lights.

3bachman /2/47's one with sound. Track, base boards buildings etc Best offer accepted. €1700 0176-96776870

I have some 1 and 2-day Paris Disney tickets I can sell for 10e/ 20e off. They are good between may 14th and sep 30th and we can't go any longer. eurotradert@ googlemail.com / 015114940668 Incense Sticks with lovely lavender, opium or vanilla scent. 20 Sticks in a hexagonal package, non opened. 3€ each package.

Ask me for combinations. sanjaya@live.de Kelty brand carrier features unique 5-point adj child’s harness & auto deploy kickstand. Our son loved it as you can see in the pic, in great cond $100 0173-7948404 Large and small appliances. Everything must go. ponchic8@hot mail.com NIP, unused "Baby Bullet". Make an entire week's worth of healthy, nutritional baby food in less than 5 minutes. Retails for $87. 110V $65 smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com Noble tablecloth with eyelet embroidery in white, Gr. 130/170, never used! oval. €20 sweilacher@tonline.de Padi Scuba Diving Lessons Near PHV Heidelberg Contact Gary aussiebeagle11@googlemail.com Pro-Form Recumbent Cross Trainer exercise bike w/digital display, elec cont, pulse & heart monitor. Adj bench seat to work out and weights included! $200 01737948404 Russian 1878 5 kopek copper coin. Not mint but exceptional near mint condition. The Knight on the Horse in center is clearly visible. V. Attractive Coin €110 017696776870

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Red. Brand New. $20 mark.oppel@gmail.com Stunning ball gown, worn one time. Was 250 Euro. German size 44 (~16ish.) Not as shiny as pic.

Adorned w/crystals. Wear w/or without straps. Incl. scarf. €120 smoothsalsakat@yahoo.com Texas Instruments TI-89 Titanium Calculator inclusive with Hard protective wallet ! Will not reserve 1st come basis. Good for Highschool + exams ! €50 017696776870 Used Movado Gold Two/hands Custom Watch. New strap will improve. Cost $456 when New! First Come Basis. This is a very thin Men's Wrist Watch! + Gold Face. €86 0176-96776870 Vera Mont dress prom dress prom dress dark green shiny.

Dress embroidered with silver thread, gold, velvet printed, black ornaments.

Size 38 $35 sweilacher@t-online.de Water birth! Congrats on your pregnancy! Are you considering a water birth? E-mail us your questions. We are here to help! ameri can.geburts.team@google mail.com Yellow cocktail dress, great for prom or a night out! All other reasonable offers will be considered. $50 kennedyju12@yahoo.com

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There have been reports of pets being sold from breeding facilities that are not managed at the highest professional standards. Please choose your pet carefully.

Make sure you check the credentials of the people selling the pet, and get proper paperwork showing shots and/ or other proof of healthy condition. For further advice, consult your Veterinarian.

2 cats, 1 year old. Male is very affectionate, female is more teasing in attentions. Both fixed and current on shots. Indoor cats so far. $200 ninajohnson23@gmail.com

AMEC is an international company with more than 25,000 employees in 40 countries. AMEC's German operations include four offices serving U.S.Department of Defense and commercial/industrial sector clients. Currently we are searching for an Engineer or an Environmental Scientist to help serve our clients at US Army Garrisons located in Baumholder, Kaiserslautern, Wiesbaden, and Stuttgart. Candidates should have at least Bachelors degree or higher, ability to speak/write German, and previous experience working with the US Army or US Air Force in Europe. For further information about the positions please send your resume to bewerbung@ amec.com.

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I am a single RN lady, looking for a male 35+ for friendship. Please email only if interested. dmugee@ No3: Are you between 6,0-6,88 ymail.com high, than lets meet and let my heLooking For My "Angel", Single art fly. Let us spend time towoman, 46 looking for an Ameri- gether, doesn’t matter which kind can (caucasian) my age, who can of weather! Only serious! 0162speak German because my Eng- 7753906 New American Dental Practice in lish is not so great. Only Singles!

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Only needed for approx two months. oxiv8@yahoo.com LPN's needed in Ramstein/Landstuhl area, Germany - Great compensation! Contact Rebekah at 513-984-1800 ext.. 119, fax 513984-4909, or email rhasting@ster lingmedcorp.com

Still looking for a PowerVu receiver with valid subscription for afn 3 yo Sib husky. UTD on shots, tv ptech@gmx.co.uk passport, chipped, good with kids & other dogs. Please email directStill search am looking for a Poly to my email not through ad. Or werVu receiver with valid subscall for more info. $600 cription for afn tv ptech@ harper_0918@yahoo.com or gmx.co.uk 06783 901 7353 Tutors, Mentors, Coaches neeBergan Pet Carrier, unused, was ded this Summer - $$$ - 0160 $35. Snap-in, removable vinyl coa- 3156501 ted floor for easy cleaning, snap PROFESSIONAL down window, soft sided.

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Obo 3 year old Siberian Husky, bright blue eyes. A very loveable, friendly dog. House trained. Has passport and supplies. $700 06783 901 7353 or harper_0918@ yahoo.com

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FURNITURE All ads & pics can be viewed @ www.class-world.eu

2 Ikea Besta Shelves (color-Eiche) 60cm x 40cm x 128; 3 shelves, with metal feet + 1 Inreda drawer (short shelf units on each end in photo)â&#x201A;Ź70ea call: 01706234765 4 Ikea Nordmyra chairs - â&#x201A;Ź18 each call: 01706234765

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Antique solid brass lamp for cor- Four piece beige Bassett furniture set. Sofa, loveseat, chair with ner. Price OBO. 0631-4150901 ottoman. $800 ajoliveira2003@ya Cabinet Oak-rustic color. Good hoo.com condition. Antique Cabinet Oakmedium color. Antique cabinet oak light color. Antique side table w/in lett solid cherry wood. Antique side table solid oak w/ brass plate. 2 Antique night stands solid oak. 2Antique amrchairs w/ oak handcarving. 1 Rocking chair velvet blue.

1Antique german rocking chair beige velvet. All massiv wood. Everything OBO. Tel.: 0631-4150901 Computer Desk H: 29 1/2" (74.93cm) W: 47 1/4" (119.76cm) D: 23 1/2" (59.69cm) Great starter desk, disassembled. In fair condition. $20 bigtlw@earthlink.net

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300 Watt Transformer - 110v to 220vgood condition $45 marshall4@happer.com 37" Panasonic Color TV, multiSystem, Multi-Voltage. Like new. $90 Frank 0171-996-6925 52" Sony Bravia HD LCD 1080p Excellent Condition Dual Voltage Multi Format $900 01709611782 / bbrfmartin@gmail.com 75 Watt Transformer - 110v to 220v - good condition $20 marshall4@happer.com AFN Decoder for sale w/o remote. $75 01522-7565211 or momo4_20@yahoo.com AFN Decoders (2 available) $125 michelleedwards1@msn.com

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Ikea Pax Closet Unit: Color-Birke, 100cm x 58cm x 236cm, Dresser with mirror and six dra- glass/aluminum doors Inside: 1 wers, dark wood, great condition clothing bar, 3 shelves (see left si$250 ria282003@yahoo.com de portion on photo) â&#x201A;Ź110 Entertainment center with 2 dra- 01706234765 wers, dark wood, great condition Murphy-style full size bed. Fra$300 ria282003@yahoo.com me, mattress, hardware, 2 halogen lights. Comes apart for mo ving. Pick up only in France, pics 150 Watt Transformer - 110v to on request. $800 cahilldd@ya 220vgood condition $35

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Old German shrank, non smoker, 3 meters long, lots of storage compartments, must go - $200.

Selling cheap, 25 min from Rammountaineer.randy@ German King. Headboard, foot- stein board, mattress, pillowtop, king si- gmail.com ze linens, nightstands. Purchased new in 2010 for 600EUR. $270 ta Old German shrank, table with ra.cohoon@gmail.com or chairs, couch, bedroom furniture and other items. Everything must 015140449253 go. ponchic8@hotmail.com Ikea Bookcases - â&#x201A;Ź90 each ColorEiche, 2 double units 120cm x 40cm x 192, 8 shelves with metal Smoked glass and aluminum tafeet + 1 drawer (see center secti- ble (purchased@XXL Mann Mobilia), 160cm x 90 cm, seats 6 peron of photo) 01706234765 sons â&#x201A;Ź180 01706234765 Ikea Pax Closet (color-Birke), 150cm x 58cm x 236 cmInside: 2 clothing bars, 2 shelves, 1 wire ELECTRONICS basket, 3 drawers, 2 shoe racks, glass/aluminum doors â&#x201A;Ź200 call: All ads & pics can be viewed @ 01706234765 www.class-world.eu

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