Herald Union - May 22, 2014

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Landfill tour

Monaco and Montenegro

Combatives

Service members, units battle for bragging rights in local tourney.

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Students get inside look at recycling operations.

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Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany

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Choose from two mountainous, seaside travel destinations. See pages 16 and 17.

May 22, 2014

U.S. team victorious at international contest

By Shayna Brouker U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

For the first time in 20 years, American marksmen won bragging rights at Monte Kali.

The Wiesbaden team consisting of 1st Lt. Jarod Steen, 1st Lt. Hans Seller, 1st Lt. John Scudder and 1st Lt. Joel Castillo took first place in the interna-

tional team (non-German) category at the 31st annual Monte Kali International Shooting Competition, Europe’s premiere intermilitary shooting event.

More than 1,800 Soldiers from 13 countries took part in the event May 8-10 at the Wackernheim Range Complex.

Company D, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation

Photo by Karl Weisel

Spc. Justin Bentham, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, instructs Bundeswehr Reserve Feldwebel (Sgt.) Andreas Bachmeier on the use of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at the Monte Kali International Shooting Competition.

Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, served as the lead U.S. proponent for the event, where Soldiers can qualify on different firearms, compete in team shooting events and simply get to know their brothers-in-arms from around Europe.

“It’s a chance to bring everyone together and build camaraderie and see different styles and techniques,” said Capt.

Michael Connelly, company commander of Company D, 1-214th Aviation Regiment and officer-incharge of the range for the second year in a row.

Camo as far as the eye could see, differing only slightly in pattern and color; the sound of gunfire peppering conversations in French, German, English, Italian and Dutch; the smell of currywurst wafting through the air — these peculiarities set the scene for Monte Kali.

Ranges were set up for Soldiers to try their trigger finger at the Swiss SIG 5.56 semi-automatic rifle, German Walther See Monte Kali on page 4

Photo by Karl Weisel

Wiesbaden Commissary Store Director Kevin Kegler counts down the seconds as Gina Twyman races through the Wiesbaden Commissary.

Going on a shopping spree Retailers treat volunteer to free adventure

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

“I could have used another cup of coffee, but I feel OK.” That was Gina Twyman’s reaction after raking in $570.61 worth of goods during a two-minute commissary shopping spree May 12.

Twyman, a community volunteer, won the shopping spree during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Volunteer

Appreciation Luncheon.

As members of Wiesbaden’s Army Community Service staff stood by waving pom-poms and cheering Twyman on, she raced through the Wiesbaden Commissary collecting items.

“It’s a little surprising,” she said.

“I’m not a competitive person by nature.

“I’ve been volunteering since I was in high school. It’s just a part of being See Shopping on page 3

Not all that glitters is gold in European scams With the onset of spring, Army law enforcement officials again expect to see cases of swindlers trying to defraud Americans traveling in Europe.

“One popular scam involves someone flagging down vehicles to get money by falsely claiming they need help,” said Joseph Day, law enforcement chief at the USAREUR Office of the Provost Marshal in Wiesbaden. This approach often happens close to

a barracks gate, at a highway rest stop or on a road outside of town where you have to drive slowly.

Often the scammers entice large sums from their victims by offering them gold jewelry as collateral, claiming they will pay the money back later. Unfortunately the rings and chains that change hands turn out to be worthless brass imitations.

A variation of this scam involves beggars who

give passers-by a “gold” ring stating that the ring no longer fits. If someone accepts the gift, the man or woman then begs for money and can become quite aggressive if the ring recipient does not want to part with any money. Again, the supposed gold ring is really made of brass.

Another swindle involves someone in a car claimSee Scams on page 4

Commentary Feedback: in or around Wiesbaden?

What do you recommend doing

Pfc. Logan Mackey 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment “Definitely Rüdesheim — everything on the Rhein River. There’s a lot of nightlife in Wiesbaden and Mainz.”

1st Lt. Jack Scudder 1-214th Aviation Regiment “The Red Baron is buried very close by (in Wiesbaden). Also the Marktplatz, the Russian Chapel and Nerobergbahn are worth visiting.”

Mark Warren Wiesbaden Training Support Center “I like the museums in Wiesbaden and hiking in the hills and fields in the area.”

Staff Sgt. Lee Magrata 1-214th Aviation Regiment career counselor “Rüdesheim, wine tasting.

I like to go running around the farm — it’s nice scenery.

I spend a lot of time with my family in downtown Wiesbaden.”

Spc. Darwin Lam 1-214th Aviation Regiment “I like going out to eat.

There are lots of museums in Wiesbaden and Mainz.

And I like to skateboard downtown.”

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Pay tribute to fallen warriors on Memorial Day can Civil War. Each spring, mourners honored their fallen Commander of U.S. loved ones by decoArmy Europe rating their graves For many Ameriwith flowers. The first cans, Memorial Day national celebration marks the beginning of Decoration Day of summer and a time Lt. Gen. Don- took place in 1868 for some rest and ald M. Camp- at Arlington Nationrelaxation. More im- bell Jr. al Cemetery,where portantly, Memorial 5,000 mourners put Day is a time for us to pause flowers and ribbons on the and pay tribute to the more 20,000 graves of Union and than 1.3 million Americans who Confederate Soldiers. Continuhave died in military conflicts ing in that tradition, more than throughout our history. We must 400,000 graves are decorated at never forget them.

Arlington each Memorial Day. Memorial Day originally Here in Europe, we have a began as Decoration Day, an unique opportunity for paying observance in many small towns tribute to American Soldiers on of America that were affected by Memorial Day. In the U.S. Army the horrific losses of the Ameri- Europe area of responsibility

alone, there are 21 American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries and 15 World War I and World War II memorial monuments. During the holiday weekend, take some time to visit some of these historic sites and, if you can, take part in one of the many special Memorial Day observances held at these sacred places.

Whatever you do this Memorial Day, remember those to whom this day is dedicated.

We owe them our thanks, and not just on Memorial Day. I am also grateful to all of you for your service to our Army and our nation, and I am honored to serve beside you here in United States Army Europe.

Strong Soldiers, Strong Teams.

driver, and another benefit is that community members spend their time at an on-post FMWR facility,” said Lisa Crews, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s FMWR Marketing chief.

“The people who come to the facility can see the bartender or server to identify the designated driver who will get a wrist band which gets them free non-alcoholic beverages for the remainder of the evening,” Crews said.

While the program was started several years ago, officials

want to “re-invigorate a successful program,” Crews said, adding that the ultimate goal is to keep people healthy and safe. “It prevents our community members from drinking and driving — and it promotes wellness and resiliency.”

For more information on the Designated Driver Program visit http://wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden or call Dr. Peter Craig at mil 5449427 or Carol Fontanese at mil 544-2300.

By Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr.

Save lives, be a designated driver

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Designated drivers help save lives.

That’s the message Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials want to share with community members. To back that message, local FMWR facilities, including the Cappuccino Casino, Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center, U’R Place Bar and Grill, Wiesbaden Entertainment Center and the Rheinblick Golf Course, offer free non-alcoholic drinks to the designated driver in a group of two or more individuals.

“It’s free for the designated

Resiliency on the Go apps

Looking for fast information about the community’s Ready and Resilient Campaign? Look for the QR code at Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Wi-Fi hotspots around the community and scan for a host of apps supporting resiliency and wellness. Or visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/ services/resiliency.asp on the garrison’s home page.

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News and features News flash DoDDS-E death

A Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe Headquarters employee died early May 12 while working out at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Don McAllister, age 63, a labor and employee relations specialist, had been with DoDDS-Europe since December 2012. The Kinston, N.C., native served more than 36 years with the federal government, including assignments with the Justice Department, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and DoDDS-Europe. He was selected as the Air Force Civilian Personnel Officer of the Year in 2008. McAllister is survived by his wife, Oglatha, and their five children.

(DoDDS-Europe Public Affairs)

Sustainment Ball

The European Sustainment Ball, hosted by the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, will be held June 21 at 5 p.m. in the Ramstein Officers Club. Make reservations at http://tiny.cc/ sustainmentball by June 5.

Youth of the Year

Wiesbaden’s own Natalia Lynch is the regional winner of the worldwide overseas region of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year Recognition Program. In September she will compete in Washington, D.C., for the over- Natalia all Military Youth of the Year Lynch Award and the chance to meet the president in the Oval Office and to compete for the National Youth of the Year honors.

Fitness center attire

Service members are reminded that the following regulations apply to working out at the fitness center:  improved physical fitness uniform or appropriate civilian attire,  Army Combat Uniform allowed only during lunch hours or if Army Physical Readiness Test uniform is ACU for combatives or physical training,  physical fitness lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,  wireless devices not authorized when wearing military uniform,  no dirty or muddy combat boots allowed on cardio equipment. Spot checks will be conducted by garrison and community leaders, and standards enforced by unit leadership.

Performance Triad Week

Learn all about the Army’s Performance Triad June 2-6. Information booths will be located throughout the Wiesbaden community stressing the importance of sleep, activity and nutrition. To learn more visit the Performance Triad website at http://armymedicine.mil/Pages/performancetriad.aspx.

POV Inspection closed

The Privately Owned Vehicle Inspection Station in Building 7514 in Mainz-Kastel Housing and Customer Service Team in Buildings 7539 and 7513 will be closed May 26 due to a shop agreement day.

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Soldiers of the 902nd Engineer Company (Vertical), 15th Engineer Battalion, perform excavation work to clear the site near the Clay parking garage for the installation of a bike rack.

Bike racks:

By Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Community members may be curious about a multitude of small construction projects that have been underway since May 2 near many of the high-traffic buildings on Clay Kaserne and in Hainerberg Housing.

Soldiers of the 902nd Engineer Company (Vertical), 15th Engineer Battalion have been hard at work with the installation of seven bike racks and a gazebo in the community.

“We identified there was a significant shortage of bike racks on post,” said Adam Fick, Transformation Stationing Management Office plans and operations chief.

The garrison initiative to install more bike racks throughout the community supports the garrison com-

Grafenwöhr engineers help improve quality of life in community mander’s vision of making the Wiesbaden military neighborhood a “walking and biking community,” and provides the 15th Engineer Battalion Soldiers valuable training opportunities, while saving Army dollars, said Fick.

The bike racks were disassembled during the past year from the former Heidelberg military community for installation in Wiesbaden during the month of May. The locations of the new bike racks will be near Clay Kaserne Buildings 1000, 1004, 1023W, 1062, 1152 and 1631 and Hainerberg Housing Building 7779.

Stay updated on community construction projects and physical transformation information at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/directorates/transformation.asp.

Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . esbaden Community Spouses Club proud. ACS and the Spouses Club are just assets in the community. All of the volunteers who are out there are kind of the unsung heroes,” she said. “If you see a volunteer — thank him or her.”

“This is an excellent opportunity to reward our volunteers,” said Store Director Kevin Kegler. “As long as our industry partners are here to support this, we’re glad to do it.”

“It just brings good morale to the family members and helps them in exploring different areas of the store they might not see normally,” said Carmen Little, one of the store’s merchandisers representing General Mills and Kraft.

“We like to support the families.”

“It’s great for the community.

Photo by Karl Weisel We’re looking forward to next year,” Members of Army Community Service help Gina Twyman tally Kegler said. up and pack her shopping spree haul.

Continued from page 1 in our community,” Twyman added.

“I just wanted to do my best to make the Wi-

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News and features From the blotter Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

May 2 Controlled substance: A Soldier is being charged with a controlled substance violation — wrongful possession of spice.

May 3 Assault: A civilian employee is being charged with assault on a child under the age of 16 and civilian misconduct.

Failure to obey: Three Soldiers are being charged with failure to obey regulation and driving with expired U.S. Army Europe registration.

May 5 Larceny: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with larceny of prescription drugs and wrongful use of prescription drugs.

Failure to obey: Two civilian employees are being charged with failure to obey regulation driving with expired USAREUR registration and civilian misconduct.

May 6 Sexual contact: An NCO is being charged with abusive sexual contact and drunken driving.

May 7 Civilian misconduct: Four civilian employees have been charged with owning an unregistered vehicle, abandoned vehicle and civilian misconduct.

May 8 Traffic accident: An NCO is being charged with failure to yield the right of way and failure to report involvement in a traffic accident.

May 9 Property damage: A family member became a victim when an unknown person fled the scene after damaging his or her vehicle in Wiesbaden.

May 11 Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being charged with failure to set parking brake causing property damage, operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle without a USAREUR driver’s license and civilian misconduct.

Monte Kali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Now it’s a family affair, with his Continued from page 1 P99 semi-automatic pistol, Dutch son, Bundeswehr reservist Andreas Glock-17 semi-automatic pistol, Kern, running the show since 2009.

American M249 Squad Automatic His sister, Master Sgt. Esther Sperger, Weapon, American M16 rifle, Beretta helps as well. Planning the event for M9 pistol and even grenades. They more than 1,000 Soldiers is a huge could also compete in a four-person task. Every day for two weeks leading marksmanship event, which Italian up to Monte Kali Kern gets 60 phone teams won the past two years. calls a day — “but it’s fun.

Swiss Capt. T. Lüthi has been “I enjoy meeting Americans,” operating the 300-meter SIG 5.56 he said. “That’s the reason we do it range for four years, and despite every year.”

Switzerland’s reputation for neutralConnelly, smiling ear to ear, ity, admitted his favorite weapon to shared the sentiment. shoot is the Swiss rifle.

“A lot of people get stationed “Like a Swiss Army watch, it is here, but they don’t get the chance precise,” he said. Since Switzerland to interact with Soldiers from other doesn’t have a professional standing countries,” he said. “It’s fun to see army and requires service just one people from last year. We form longmonth a year, they value quality over lasting friendships, meet each other’s quantity as far as weaponry, he joked. families and have barbecues.”

But similarities as Soldiers overProceeds from the registration shadow differences. fee goes to the Fisher House Foun“You can meet Soldiers from so dation, a charity organization that many other countries,” he said, “thirprovides free temporary homes for teen nations, one stage — it works.” military families while their service Photo by Karl Weisel members are being treated at military Monte Kali was founded by Reserve Bundeswehr Army Aviation and Veterans Affairs hospitals. Last former Bundeswehr Soldier Bernd Capt. Rudolf Schirmer takes aim with year they raised €3,000.

Kern, who was dissatisfied with the a dummy hand grenade on one of the unstructured and poorly run shooting For many, such as German Pfc. ranges at the Wackernheim Range durcompetitions at the time. Weapons Dos Santos Grünenberg, who was ing the Monte Kali International Shootwere un-zeroed, and shooters relied waiting in line to shoot the SIG 5.56 ing Competition May 9. on judges rather than objective tar“just for fun,” it’s just that. landmark near his hometown of Neuhof gets. So he created his own competi“It’s a good time here with tion, named after the salt mine mountain in northern Germany. friends,” he said.

Scams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Continued from page 1 ing to have run out of money at a trade fair and offering to sell you fancy brand name goods, often jackets or coats, at huge discounts so they can buy gas to get home. However, the chic attire turns out to be a cheap polyester imitation.

Police in Germany also report a relatively new scam in which false plain clothes police officers target people in tourist areas and claim to be checking wallets and purses for counterfeit bills. The fake officers produce imitation credentials, “check” the currency but do not find any violations.

Only later do the victims realize that many of the high-value bills are missing.

Day recommends you keep these tips in mind: O Offers too good to be true usually are.

O Beware of distractions if you are in your car alone.

Someone talking to you on the driver’s side of the car could be trying to divert your attention while a buddy steals your purse or wallet from the other side.

O Always consider the relation between the trouble someone claims they are in and what they are asking for. People in real need rarely ask for more than what is absolutely necessary.

O Never give large amounts of money to anyone on the road. The most anyone should need is enough to fill a tank full of gas.

Day advises anyone who has been approached in any of these ways to write down any car license plate number and contact the nearest military or host nation police station.

(Courtesy of USAREUR Public Affairs)

May 12 Property damage: A civilian employee became a victim when an unknown person broke into his or her vehicle stealing various items while parked in Wiesbaden.

May 14 Failure to obey: An officer is being charged with failure to obey regulation and driving with an expired USAREUR registration.

Larceny: A family member became a victim when an unknown person stole his or her vehicle while it was parked in Wiesbaden.

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Spring Cleanup Master Sgt. Julius Torres, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, and Sgt. 1st Class Earl Gates, Company C, 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, weed and sweep the parking lot outside of Clay Kaserne Housing Building 1257 during Spring Cleanup May 14.

Photo by Chrystal Smith

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News and features Officials address issues of concern at noise forum

By Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Host nation and U.S. military officials met to discuss ways to reduce the effects of aircraft noise on the local population during the garrison’s first Noise Abatement Commission meeting of 2014.

“This is a forum where we can exchange ideas and discuss suggestions,” said Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, welcoming Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Sven Gerich, members of the U.S. Army Europe aviation staff and fellow area mayors to the forum in the Community Activity Center May 6.

Noting that it was the first time for many of the surrounding town mayors to attend the forum, Carstens said, “While this forum exists to discuss concerns, it also exists to find solutions.”

Gerich underscored the importance of the semi-annual NAC meeting saying, “You can see through the extended circle of participation that we’ve already achieved quite a lot.”

During the meeting participants were given an in-depth look at the numbers of flight movements so far this year as compared to other years, a breakdown of flight noise complaints

the same as last year.

“Overall we can attest that the U.S. Army is complying with the (host nation’s) rules and regulations regarding flights,” said Bundeswehr Maj. Sascha Greuel, flight operations officer for the Air Force Support Forces Command, explaining that every flight in Germany can be tracked.

Lt. Col. Mark Photo by Karl Weisel Kappelmann, 1st Bundeswehr Maj. Sascha Greuel discusses flight pat- Battalion, 214th terns around Clay Kaserne airfield.

Aviation Regiment, commander, detailed for different areas surrounding Clay the host nation’s Summer Night Flying Kaserne’s airfield, an explanation of the Program which allows for flying later Bundeswehr’s oversight of flight opera(until 1:30 a.m. in May and August, and tions in Germany and a description of until 2 a.m. in June and July) to ensure the Summer Night Flying Program. The forum also included a presentation by training standards using night vision the “BILGUS” citizens’ initiative group. goggles. “It’s necessary because we have “We now have 34 aircraft assigned to to maintain our aviation preparedness,” the base — 18 fixed wing and 16 heli- he said, adding that summer night flying copters,” said Norb Violette, Wiesbaden after midnight only occurs twice a week, Army Airfield manager, explaining that and for every late night, a compensaflight movements have remained about tion night must be given whereby all

AFN upgrade:

operations cease by 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday or 3 p.m. on Friday.

Kappelmann also talked about the unit’s effort to use other airfields when possible to reduce flying in the Wiesbaden area. And while simulators are part of the overall training program, pilots must fly a certain number of hours to maintain certification, he explained.

“We live in an area with a high noise signature,” said Bernd Wulf, a representative of the “BILGIS” citizens’ inititative group to reduce noise. “We want a constructive discussion and are happy for the invitation … and your attention.”

“The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden is committed to studying the noise challenge on the airfield,” said the garrison commander, mentioning noise testing that was set to take place May 12-16 on behalf of the city of Wiesbaden. “Our commitment to continue to extend an open hand to the city of Wiesbaden, local communities and the citizens’ initiative remains.”

“I ask the participants of this forum to take back the message of how hard the U.S. military is working to reduce required flights to a minimum,” added Gerich, thanking all attendees for their close working relationship to help resolve issues.

Studio modernization to provide enhanced layout, equipment

on desktop equipment. “Each work station has the capability to share,” he said, allowing for joint productions.

Upgrades to local affiliates throughout AmeriThe upgrade allows for the turn-in of outdated can Forces Network-Europe should greatly im- gear which occupies much more room than the prove the technical capabilities in AFN studios. new equipment. “All of this equipment was in“Our technology is 10-12 years old,” said stalled for radio and television which we don’t Station Manager Gary Bautell, explaining that use anymore — so we’re taking the opportunity AFN-Wiesbaden is benefiting from the effort to to turn it in,” he said. upgrade all of the studios in U.S. Army Europe.

“I don’t see any great challenges with the new As floor paneling was beequipment — everything should ing removed and equipment be in place within a week and a dismantled to make way for the half,” Bautell said, adding that more up-to-date mixers, monithere will be a short window of tors, microphones and other time as the staff grows familiar gear, Bautell explained that with the new equipment and the new set-up would allow for set-up. more space and more efficiently “We’ll have the old studio AFN studios are being redesigned layout including three online for a couple of months,” vamped throughout Europe. radio studios — one for live added Sgt. 1st Class Corey Ray, broadcasts, a second dedicated to on-air inter- station noncommissioned-officer-in-charge, as a views and the third for production work. back-up system during the transition.

“There’s a great deal of functionality with In any event, the staff members of AFNthis new equipment,” Bautell said. “It’s a more Wiesbaden are ready to serve wherever they can. elaborate system.”

“As always, the station stands ready to get He added that the AFN-Wiesbaden’s tele- your message out. Just fill out a publicity request vision studio would remain “pretty much the form on the website (http://wiesbaden.afneurope. same,” explaining that the civilian and service net/PublicityRequest/tabid/314/Default.aspx) members who work on the staff do most of their and submit it to us,” said Bautell. “We hope to video productions with mobile equipment and serve you better and faster than ever before.”

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Eagle project honors MI Soldiers killed in Iraq of “these brave Soldiers.”

“I saw this place was a mess, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and I wanted to clean it up,” said Public Affairs Office Love, explaining that his father, It’s been more than a decade Lt. Col. Bryan Love, was the since the first Soldiers went off company commander in 2003 of to fight in the sands and cities some of those who died serving of Iraq. The memory of those in Iraq. After his scoutmaster who didn’t make it back is suggested various projects slowly fading. ranging from environmental to That’s not the case for 10 community oriented, Love said members of the 205th Military he felt compelled to work on the Intelligence Brigade who died memorial restoration. serving in Operation Iraqi “I undertook this project Freedom — thanks to a proj- as a means of achieving the ect by Troop 107 Life Scout rank of Eagle Scout, but I can Brayden Love to restore a now see that the importance memorial located outside the of this project was far greater 2nd MI Battalion Headquarters than my original motives,” he on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne. said. “Improving this memorial As Lt. Col. John Yorko, increased my understanding 2nd MI Battalion commander, of the Boy Scout Oath and its observed, upon first arriving three promises: Duty to God and at the unit, he noted the half country; Duty to other people; grown-over memorial in need and Duty to self. Only after of repair. “I took a mental note seeing people’s responses to about this and that we needed to what has been done here do I clean it up,” he said, adding that understand what the Boy Scout with a host of other missions and Oath means.” lack of funding, the project was Love thanked his fellow set aside momentarily.

Scouts, leaders, siblings and Then he was approached Soldiers who helped in the

by Love who wanted to find a project which took about 225 meaningful project on his way hours. He also thanked memtoward reaching Eagle Scout. bers of the Veterans of Foreign “Brayden just did a won- Wars Post 27 who helped with derful job. What a great young financial support and the U.S. man,” said Yorko. “He under- Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s stands that there things greater Directorate of Public Works for than himself. assistance.

“This is a beautiful memorial So the next time you hapand I thank you so much for the pen to be walking across Clay great work,” Yorko said, adding Kaserne to check your mail or that the military as an institution to head to the fitness center, stop must never forget the sacrifices by the memorial and spend a Story and photos by Karl Weisel

Brayden Love cuts the ribbon to rededicate the 205th Military Intelligence Brigade Memorial located outside the 2nd MI Battalion Headquarters on Clay Kaserne on April 30 following the Eagle Scout candidate’s project to restore the memorial which pays tribute to 205th MI Soldiers killed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Photo below: Love is joined by Soldiers and civilians in rendering honors during the rededication ceremony. few moments to pay tribute to Sgt. Myla L. Maravillosa, Spc. Spencer T. Karol, Sgt. David T. Friedrich, Spc. Lunsford B. Brown, Spc. Gregory A. Belanger, Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton Jr., Pfc. Timothy R. Brown Jr., Spc. Kyle A. Griffin, Spc. Michael T. Gleason and Spc. Zachariah W. Long.

“Without their ultimate sacrifice and many others like them, the freedoms we enjoy as Americans would not be possible,” said Love.

Chapel project

A fellow Troop 107 Scout, Sam Kraft, was equally in-

dustrious in the community, helping beautify the grounds of Hainerberg Chapel on April 19. Craft, with the help of seven Scouts and four adult Scouters, replaced the existing fence on

the east side of the building.

Kraft’s Eagle project incorporated two tenants of the Scout law — providing cheerful service and being reverent, officials said.

Cub Scouts celebrate decades of peace, remember WWII fallen

More than 50 scouts and family members from Cub Scout Pack 13 traveled to the Normandy Camporee April 25-27, joining 3,500 others to celebrate 70 years of peace in Europe at Omaha Beach, one of the Allied landing beaches in France’s northern region of Normandy during World War II. The 2,000 scouts in attendance represented groups mostly from the United States, Germany, France and England.

The Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America and Normandy body “Planete Bleue... SOS” organized the ceremony and events, including an ecumenical prayer for peace at the Bayeux Cathedral, a special beach bonfire scout

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promotion ceremony, the projection of images on two huge screens, music from the University Choir of Lower Normandy, three French jets flying over Omaha Beach to commemorate the many young Americans who sacrificed their lives, fireworks and a closing ceremony at the American Cemetery.

The Cub Scouts, led by Wolf Den Leader Nicole Willis, also visited important historical sites Pointe du Hoc and Utah Beach.

“These boys are so privileged to have this unique opportunity to explore where many brave, young men sacrificed so that we could be free,” Willis said. (Story and photos courtesy of Cub Scout Pack 13)

Wolf Scout Payton Lapping places flowers at the American Cemetery. Photo right: Cub Scout Pack 13 members pose for a photo at Utah Beach.

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Self takes over 2nd Signal

By Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Photos by Shayna Brouker

An inside look at Clay Kaserne Montessori Schule Wiesbaden students watch as a fixed-wing aircraft touches down during their visit to Clay Kaserne’s airfield. Photo left: Fire Chief Daniel Corzelius answers questions during the German and American students’ visit.

Col. Jimmy Hall Jr. relinquished his command of the 2nd Signal Brigade to Col. Suzanne Self in a morning ceremony at the Newman Village Soccer Photo by Sgt. Marshall R. Mason Field at Clay Kaserne May 15.

Col. Mitchell L. Kilgo, Col. Mitchell L. Kilgo hands 5th Signal commander and the 2nd Signal Brigade colonce 2nd Signal Brigade com- ors to Col. Suzanne Self. mander, who presided over Environment, the European the ceremony, noted the many Information Consolidation — challenges the unit overcame closure actions and repositionor accomplished during Hall’s ing of signal assets throughout two-year stint as commander. region, and ensuring the security Kilgo said the unit dealt of information systems and well with transforming infor- securing cyber systems. mation technology support for “I commend you and your the brigade that included the entire brigade for a job well challenges of establishing and done,” said Kilgo, who relinmaintaining a Joint Information quished command of the brigade

to Hall in 2012.

“I couldn’t have followed a better leader,” said Hall.

Hall goes on to lead 5th Signal Command, the second consecutive assumption of command in his career from Kilgo who goes on to an assignment with Forces Command.

“Col. Self is a leader with foresight and integrity,” said Hall. “You will do a magnificent job inspiring the brigade to reach a new level.”

Self, the former 2nd Signal deputy to the commander, takes interim command of the unit until approximately mid-July, after which she looks to assume the duties of 5th Signal Command G3 — officer in-charge of plans, training, mobilization and security.

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Spouses serenaded, feted at ACS luncheon Story and photos by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

They’re usually running the show behind the scenes, but spouses were in the spotlight at Army Community Services’ Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon May 2.

Members of the U.S. Army Europe Chorus crooned and danced for attendees, taking time to serenade some on bended knee. U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. David Carstens offered grateful words, acknowledging that while service members’ missions simplify when they deploy, they “dump all the challenges into your lap to deal with alone.”

“My No. 1 most-hated Army term is ‘dependent,’” Carstens said. “I say ‘baloney’ to that. If anyone is dependent, it’s me who is dependent on my wife to keep things together.”

Camille Howes, a strategic planner for the garrison, served as keynote speaker. She admitted that she had “no idea” what it was like to be a military spouse, so she solicited input from spouses through an online survey.

What she learned forever changed her, she said.

One woman said she had a master’s degree but had to beg for GS-4 jobs.

Sgt. DeAntey Turner serenades military spouses during the luncheon held at the ACS cafeteria in their honor.

Another had been separated from and was unable to speak with her husband for an entire year. The two biggest takeaways were that the top challenge is the time separated from their service member, and that transition is a type of torture, noted Howes.

“Not only is it the packing up of an entire house, it’s a search for new doctors, dentists and friends — and it’s the pits,” she said. “When I think about your

jobs it’s like taking a drink from a fire hydrant. This is a flavor of patriotism I’m not sure I’ve considered before. You humble me.”

Howes told the story of a nongovernmental organization worker who was tasked with improving Vietnam’s child malnutrition problem in six months with minimal resources and a barebones staff, a seemingly impossible mission.

He noticed that some moms — “bright

spots” — fed their children four times a day and included sweet potato greens and shrimp in addition to rice, providing essential nutrients. Their children were stronger and bigger.

When he recruited these women to teach others to cook and employ good food safety practices, 65 percent of the children in that village were healthier and stayed that way. She identified spouses in attendance as the “bright spots” in the Wiesbaden community and encouraged them to reach out to others — especially as permanent change of station, or PCS season approaches.

“People in our community, they don’t need stuff. They need to know someone cares,” Howes said. “What looks like loneliness is often a lack of clarity,” adding that while she’s lived in Wiesbaden six years, it took three years before she felt comfortable venturing to local stores and shops.

Support can be as simple as bringing a new neighbor a fresh batch of homemade cookies, giving someone a hug or inviting someone to lunch, she said.

ACS also offers Spouse’s Chat, an opportunity to meet and network with other spouses, May 28 at 1 p.m. at Texasstrasse 57, Apartment 1 in Hainerberg Housing. For more information call ACS at civ (0611) 408-0234.

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Green Boot Club tours landfill

DPW specialist, explained the importance of sorting recyclables.

“If you have one person who’s too lazy to throw Recycling in Germany is an operation worthy of a field trip — and that’s just what Hainerberg Elementary something in the right container, the whole truck can be rejected, costing €100 to €150 per truck of paper,” School third- through fifth-graders did.

Members of the Student Council and Green Boot he said.

“That’s why I tell them every week, ‘You are so Club, which is responsible for collecting and recycling all paper and plastic from the school, visited the ESWE important for our school to save money,’” added Lynn landfill and recycling center May 7 to get a tour of the Wheeler-Sahm, Hainerberg Elementary School kindergarten teacher in charge of the Green Boot Club. facilities and see the fruits of their labor.

The students then saw the landfill that was used Employees from ESWE and the U.S. Army Garrison Directorate of Public Works showed students from 1964 to 1982, before recycling was implemented. the recycling center, where everything from old toilets Gas collected from the rotting trash powers generators to paint to cell phones are collected. Gordon Adam, that produce heat and electricity for the complex. The center burns recycled wood to heat the ESWE buildings, and eventually housing in Newman Village. Solar panels also provide power.

“They look like TVs, or a giant chocolate bar,” observed one student.

Rain water that runs off the surface of the landfill is collected and treated to be “clean-ish,” according to Gordon, and dumped into the Rhein River. The rest is routed into ponds at the base of the trash mountain that are pure enough for fish to live in. The surrounding nature preserve is home to the rare red and black kites, Gordon Adam talks to Hainerberg Elementary School students numerous other rare birds, foxes and even house cats. atop the landfill during their visit to the ESWE reycling center.

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The students were especially impressed with the herd of sheep, or “biological lawnmowers,” as Gordon described them, which roam about the top of the landfill and keep the grass trimmed.

Yadrianna Cruz, 10, said she was proud to wear the club’s T-shirt. She joined because she “wanted to help save the Earth.”

“A dirty Earth can hurt us, plants and animals,” she said.

Every Thursday, she and 26 other students in the club take 45 minutes to go around to all the classrooms in the school to collect paper and plastic and bring them to the receptacles outside. They also help teachers show students which items go in each bin.

“They are ambassadors for recycling,” said Wheeler-Sahm, who has lived in Germany for 24 years.

“It’s interesting for them to see the end results of their efforts at school and where it goes next. [Recycling] is so doable, it’s a shame to see people not doing it.”

ESWE offered more recycling tips, such as simply leaving yogurt cups “spoon clean” rather than washing them out so as not to waste water. Used paper towels, often a source of confusion, should be thrown away with organic waste. And when in doubt, just throw it in the trash. Just one misplaced recyclable can render a whole truckload un-recyclable.

For more information on recycling in Germany, visit http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/directorates/Refuse_Schedule.asp or contact DPW at civ (0611) 705-9999.

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Readjusting focus with prayer and spiritual resilience quite different from the actual life endured by service members and their families.

When you have spiritual reAnd while the afflictions and silience, overcoming trials is not challenges sometimes can seem vast “Kobayashi Maru.” and insurmountable, he reminded Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Klein them of the temporal nature of all offered a new perspective to those situations. present at the community Prayer “Do not focus on the temporary, Luncheon May 12 at the Community but on the eternal perspective,” said Activity Center by using the Star Klein, adding that often people get Trek phrase for “hopeless situation.” stuck on what’s right in front of “If you have the right mental them and they can’t see beyond that focus or spiritual azimuth you can pressing situation. “Sometimes you … rise above and beyond your cir- have to wait and shift your focus. cumstances,” said Klein, U.S. Eu- God can sustain you and give you a ropean Command deputy chaplain. new venue; perspective.”

“For those who trust their hearts The event was held as a shadow and minds to God it is not a ‘no-win affair of the 63rd National Day of scenario.’”

Prayer observance. Russ Lee, vocalKlein explained that many ser- ist with the Christian band Newsong, vice members quickly learn that the and his daughter were also present marketing commercials and imagery and gave a brief performance to for recruiting individuals to enlist is honor military members.

By Chrystal Smith

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/ sites/installation/ religious.asp to find more information about community Religious Support Operations and other spiritual resiliency resources.

Russ Lee of the Christian band Newsong performs a song in tribute to Soldiers and military families during the Prayer Luncheon May 12 at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne.

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Legal advice

Ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 with the goal to increase the number of Americans covered by health insurance and decrease the cost of health care.

One key provision in the ACA is its individual mandate, which requires most Americans to maintain “minimum essential” health insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents. For those who are not exempt, and who do not receive health insurance

through an employer or a government program, the means of satisfying the requirement is to purchase insurance from a private company, typically via a state-run exchange or marketplace. Beginning in 2014, those who do not comply with this mandate must make a shared responsibility payment to the Internal Revenue Service for each month of noncompliance.

Do Tricare health plans met the ACA’s minimum essential coverage requirement? Tricare offers three basic options for non-Medicare eligible beneficiaries: Tricare Prime, Tricare Standard, and Tricare Extra. Additionally, individuals who are eligible for Medicare and otherwise eligible for Tricare, may enroll in Medicare Part B and receive wraparound Tricare coverage through the Tricare For Life plan.

It was accepted that each of the major Tricare plans was part of a government program; however, among them only the TFL plan was expressly mentioned in ACA’s original list of MEC examples. Congress responded by passing Public Law 111-159, the Tricare Affirmation Act of 2010. That Act amended the ACA’s list at 26 U.S. Code 5000A.f.1.A.iv to say more broadly that all Photo by Karl Weisel medical coverage under Chapter 55 of Title 10 of the United States Code, including coverage under the Tricare program, meets MEC. Therefore, our large, commonlyAFN Wiesbaden staff members video as Patrice Reinknown Tricare plans do count as MEC, hard, Directorate of Public Works’ chief of Roads and and the vast majority of our beneficiaries Grounds, explains the job of tending the grounds to Col. will already be ACA-compliant. Be aware David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden comthat the Tricare and IRS websites suggest mander. Carstens was taking part in another segment there may be exceptions for isolated cases of AFN-Wiesbaden’s Down and Dirty Jobs highlighting that might not qualify as MEC. This could one of the various jobs and the men and women behind be where there is only a direct military the scenes who perform the tough jobs to keep the treatment facility benefit as in the case of community running smoothly. a dependent parent or a TFL-eligible ben-

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eficiary who has not yet purchased Medicare Part B. The second question, primarily voiced by our retirees, concerns what effect Overseas Continental United States residency has on the mandate.

According to IRS guidance, all U.S. citizens living in the U.S., along with all permanent residents and all foreign nationals who are in the U.S. long enough during a calendar year to qualify as resident aliens for tax purposes, are subject to the mandate.

U.S. citizens living abroad are still subject to the mandate, unless they meet one of two sets of criteria.

Meeting criterion “deems” the citizen as having MEC and thus he or she is not subject to the penalty.

The first criterion is for U.S. citizens who are not physically present in the United States for at least 330 full days within a 12-month period. If met, such citizens are deemed MEC-compliant for those 12 months. The alternative criterion is for U.S. citizens who are bona fide residents of a foreign country for an entire taxable year. If met, such citizens are deemed MEC-compliant for that year.

U.S. citizens who meet neither the physical presence nor residency criteria will need to secure MEC (which they can do merely by maintaining Tricare coverage), qualify for an ACA exemption or make the shared responsibility payment for each month of the year.

The key provisions to review when addressing OCONUS questions are 26 U.S.C. 5000A.f.4 and 26 U.S.C. 911.d.1. As this is a complicated issue, U.S. citizens living abroad who have questions are encouraged to consult with a certified public accountant for specific tax guidance based on their particular circumstances.

Visit the Wiesbaden Legal Center located in Clay Kaserne Building 1023W, Second Floor, Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. for more information or call mil 337-4725 or civ (0611) 7054725.

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Community notes ... Community notes Basic Rider Course July 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Motorcycle Experienced Rider Course May 27, June 16, July 30 and Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Military Sport Bike Rider Course June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses held at Building 6291 on McCully Barracks in Wackernheim).

Students must register online at https://imc.army.mil/airs/ Home.aspx.

Blood Drive June 4

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross hosts its next Blood Drive June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tony Bass Fitness Center. Sign up to donate at www.militarydonor.com.

CIB May 27

Get the latest news and information at the Community Information Briefing at 9:30 a.m. May 27 at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne. You can also follow it live online via the “Garrison Wiesbaden” Facebook page.

Culture College

Auto Skills services

Besides offering a stateof-the-art facility where community members can work on their own vehicles, Wiesbaden’s Automotive Skills Center also features a variety of services including oil changes (bring your supplies), air conditioning service and repair and vehicle computer diagnostics.

A spouses Basic Maintenance Class will be offered July 16.

Call civ (0611) 705-6679 or 9817 for more information.

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Learning about military’s mission

New to the Wiesbaden area?

Sign up for the monthly Culture College — a three-day cultural and community awareness class including a Wiesbaden city tour, shopping and more. Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 4080-254.

Jet pilot Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dustin Ramsey talks to students from the International Schloss Hansenberg School from Geisenheim about the role of Army aviators in the U.S. Spring field trips military’s mission in Wiesbaden during their visit to Clay Kaserne May 9. The students’ Wiesbaden’s Unitarian Uniteacher, Martin Grosch, a Bundeswehr Reserve major, said he wanted them to get a first- versalists invite community hand look at how the U.S. military functions within the scope of NATO. members to join them on trips for toddlers/preschoolers May “future planning” session June courses: Intermediate Driver to Hohenhof and Hözbach on 23 and July 25 in Hainerberg 12 at 10 a.m. at Texas Str. 57, Training June 4, July 2, Aug. June 7. Contact John Keating Housing (behind Building Apt. 4 in Hainerberg Housing. 6 from 1-3:30 p.m. (held in at roseburst@gmail.com or visit 7741), June 13 and Aug. 8 in EFMP bowling will be featured Building 1023W, Room 117 www.wiesbadenuu.weebly.com Crestview Housing (Pluto Weg June 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at on Clay Kaserne); Motorcycle for more information.

‘American Girl’ social playground), June 27 and Aug. the Wiesbaden Entertainment An “American Girl” social 22 in Aukamm Housing (ball- Center. Call civ (0611) 4080 for girls ages 6 and above is field gazebo), July 11 and Sept. 254 for more information. held every third Saturday of the 12 on Clay Kaserne (Aumann Financial classes month at 10 a.m. at the WiesStr. Fairy Tale playground). Call Army Community Service’s baden Library on Clay Kaserne. civ (0611) 4080-330 for details.

Financial Readiness Program Girls should bring their Amerioffers classes in home buying can Girl dolls with to the social. Red Cross/USO May 28, successful money Activities will include the read- barbecue and bike management June 4, conserving of an American Girl book, ride May 22 artwork, discussion of etiquette, The American Red Cross ing special pay June 11 and tea and cookies. Make reserva- and USO host a barbecue and consumer rights and obligations tions (as space is limited) by Soldier bike ride May 22 from June 25. Call ACS at civ (0611) calling the library at civ (0611) 9:30-11:30 a.m. starting and 4080-254 to reserve a space.

705-1740 or Joyce Schloesser ending at the Warrior Transition Thrift Shop donations at civ (06128) 489 202.

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Spouses Club’s Thrift Shop Playground play The New Parent Support Program holds Play in the Playground days with fun activities

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accepts donations during operating hours only. Items should never be left outside the shop when it is closed. The Thrift Shop hours through the end of summer are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays (June 7 and 21, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Safety training

The garrison’s Safety Office announces the following upcoming safety training

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Law enforcement partners

Sgt. Jerad McCaslin, 529th Military Police Company, talks to visiting German Police personnel from Precinct 3 Wiesbaden about various vehicles the Military Police use during deployments to such places as Afghanistan and Iraq.

The German law enforcement personnel toured Clay Kaserne May 6.

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Schools page — Partners in education Shadowing mom gives career insight Commentary by Kierra Carr Special to the Herald Union

A recent opportunity gave me an insight to how hard my mother works at her occupation.

I had a chance to go to work with my mom on April 24 when Hainerberg Elementary School hosted “bring your daughter to work day.”

My mom works as an aide for children who need extra assistance in the classroom. I went through the same routine as my mom did, waking up at 6:15, getting dressed and reporting to work at 7:45.

In the first classroom we went to, all the kids were vivacious. My mom and I worked with two in particular who were amazing and ready to get to work. I helped a child come up with a creative story about dancing turtles. It was interesting witnessing the different ideas the children came up with.

Next, we went to the computer lab and worked on interactive fractions and decimals. To be honest, it was a refresher for myself. Most of the kids were moving onto the next question, breezing by the online math equations while I was still working out the fraction in my head.

The following task was a spelling test. Most of the spelling errors came from students spelling a word by its pronunciation and forgetting the silent letters and sounds in a word. It reminded me of the words I can spell easily without having to think about if the word “vacuum” has two Cs or two Us.

In the class after that, kids were reading a book and had to choose their favorite character in the story. They all had to describe their character’s personality and appearance based on the content they read about on that particular role. I helped the kids by focusing directly on their person and what kind of attitude and tone their character had to determine their personality traits.

My fifth class was working on division problems. Most kids couldn’t grasp the concept of division because they learned multiplication first and by nature they just wanted to multiply everything. My group worked from mini white dry-erase boards and markers. If they went wrong on a step I could help by simply erasing the error. They were fascinated by how much easier division is once you break down the steps.

Before I knew it, it was the final class of the day and they were working on my least favorite subject of all — science. They had to read four pages in the science book and answer the questions following. Most of the students had to refer back to the text.

After the day was over, it was an eye-opener that being an elementary school educator was a field I would most likely not go in to. It requires a lot of explaining because at that age, kids are so curious as to why something is the way it is.

Overall, I am glad that I got to spend a whole day with my mom and have the opportunity to take part in a new learning experience. (Kierra Carr is a student intern with the Herald Union.)

Schoolbits ... Schoolbits Free lunchtime seminars

The University of Oklahoma hosts a free “Nuts and Bolts of Graduate Education” seminar presented Lee Williams June 13 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Wiesbaden Education Center (Building 1023E on Clay Kaserne). The university’s Dr. James Pappas hosts a free Career Choice and Development Seminar June 18 from noon to 1 p.m. at the center. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. All community members are invited.

Call civ (0611) 705-5937 or email apwiesbaden@ou.edu.

Aukamm highlights

Aukamm Elementary School holds a Talent Show May 22 at 1:15 and 6 p.m., a Parent Teacher Association meeting June 5 at 8:15 a.m., a Field Day June 6 and an end-of-school picnic for grades four and five June 11. The last day of school for students is June 12 with dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

Math Olympiads

Twelve Aukamm Elementary School students were among the 110,000 students participating in this year’s Math Olympiads program. More than 5,000 teams from 48 states and 27 countries participated in the series of five monthly contests from November to March. Aukamm’s high scorer was Chris Bispels who placed in the upper 10 percent of all students participating. Five Aukamm students placed in the top 50 percent including Bispels, Andrew Hitchcock, Olivia Demonstranti, Hunter Savell and Abigail Young. (Courtesy of Gina Ashton)

High school events

Wiesbaden High School holds a June Fest June 3 and graduation June 8.

Camp out

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Sports and leisure Sports shorts Strong B.A.N.D.S.

The Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne offers Strong Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength classes in May. These include muscle failure classes May 27 at 5:30 p.m. and May 29 at 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; spin classes May 27 and 29 at 4:30 p.m.; and a H.E.A.T. class May 28 at 6:30 a.m. Participate in any class and get a Strong B.A.N.D.S. bracelet. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 for details.

Thunder Thump Softball Tournament

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Sports and Fitness host a community-wide Thunder Thump Softball Tournament June 21-22. Come out and support the best male and female teams in Wiesbaden. Call civ (0611) 705-5943 or 5541 for more information.

Paddlers wanted

The “Lazy Dragons” dragon boat team is recruiting people to join for fun and fitness on the waters of Wiesbaden’s Schierstein Harbor. The Wiesbaden military community team includes service members, civilians, contractors and family members who love water sports and camaraderie. The team will compete in two races in July and another race in September (the only American team to do so).

No previous experience is required — you’ll be trained. If interested in getting involved email Mara Cornejo at mara.c.cornejo.civ@mail.mil.

Photos by Karl Weisel

Combatives tourney

Donovan Cox puts the squeeze on Sean Sanabria during the Wiesbaden Combatives Tournament May 10. Photo right: Jason Lee battles Tyrone Bacote.

Photo below: VickieMarie Fuentes clamps down on Jamie Castillo. By the tourney’s end, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion was in first place, followed by 2nd MI Battalion. Wiesbaden hosts the Combatives Championships on May 30-31 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. The event will include Brazilian jiu jitsu and submission-style grappling matches.

Five-kilometer run

The next five-kilometer run in the garrison’s five-kilometer run series will be held May 31 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. There is no pre-registration for fun runs.

Boxing Championships

The Installation Management CommandEurope Boxing Championships will be held June 4, 5 and 7 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. The doors open at 6 p.m. for the championships on June 7 with the first bout at 7 p.m. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 for more information.

On the links

The Rheinblick Golf Course features Friday Night Scrambles May 23, June 6, 20 and 27. Wiesbaden’s Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation offer golf lessons for children ages 7-17 every Saturday through Oct. 4. Cost is $50 per month or $150 for the full season. Call the Rheinblick Golf Course at civ (0611) 5059-2717 for more information. The annual Kaiserslautern American German Business Club Charity Golf Tournament will be held June 6 at the Ramstein Air Base Championship Course. Proceeds from the event help fund the AGBC scholarship for German and American students pursuing business-related courses at the university level. Contact Tom Shaver at rhinotom. shaver06@gmail.com for details.

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Things to do � � � Things to do Outdoor Rec trips

Join Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation for trips to Strasbourg May 31, Euro-Disney Paris May 31 to June 1 or Prague May 31 to June 1. Call civ (0611) 705-5760 for details.

USO highlights

Join the USO for a trip to Belleau Wood and Chateau Thierry May 23-26, Amsterdam May 24, Lucerne May 24, Tongeren and Antwerp May 25, Dresden May 31, Frankfurt walking tour May 31, Strasbourg and Haut Koenigsbourg Castle May 31, Mainau Island Count’s Festival June 1, Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures June 7, Ceramics Festival in Hoehr-Grenzhausen June 7, Auerbach Castle Knight’ Luncheon and Tournament June 8, London June 13, Erfurt and the Merchants’ Bridge Medieval Festival June 14, Aschafenburg Volksfest June 14, Rhein River Cruise June 15, Bad Orb Strawberry Festival June 15, Paris June 21, Wiesbaden Magic History Walking Tour June 28.

Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 4080-106.

‘Norman, Is That You?’

The award-winning Amelia Earhart Playhouse presents the comedy, “Norman, Is That You?” Thursdays through Saturdays May 22 to June 7.

Purchase tickets at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/ webtrac/Wiesbadenrectrac.html or call the theater at civ (0611) 816-2473 for more information.

Summertime concerts in Mainz

Elton John and band perform at the Zollhafen Nordmole in Mainz July 19, Till Broenner and band are at the Zitadelle July 25, Neil Young and Crazy Horse are at the Nordmole July 28, Patti Smith and band are at the Zitadelle Aug. 11 and Eric Burdon performs at the Zitadelle Aug. 29. Visit www.ztix.de for tickets.

Wiesbaden sing-along

The city of Wiesbaden features a public “singalong” June 28 from 2-4 p.m. in front of Wiesbaden’s City Hall. Everyone is invited to join in singing well-known international folk songs, evergreens, spirituals and German “Volkslieder.” Songbooks will be available.

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Sports and leisure

Photos by Karl Weisel

Getting away to Hofheim The next time you’re in search of a nearby town to explore, consider visiting Hofheim — about halfway between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt. The town features a host of medieval sights, half-timbered houses, cafes and restaurants, and an indoor shopping mall, the Chinon Center (photo top right). Photo right: A detail from a town fountain. Upcoming events include the Kreisstadtfest Hofheim June 27-29 with a performance by U.S. Army Europe’s Bourbon Street Jazz Band. Visit http://www.hofheim.de/en for information on the town.

Porta patet, cor magis!

The door is open … more so the heart!

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This is a traditional motto used by Cistercian monks. This is exactly what our visitors can expect here at Kloster Eberbach: an ancient abbey with doors wide open for our guests and friends.

Staying at Kloster Eberbach During the Middle Ages travelers found rest, refreshment and meals at the Cistercian Abbey of Eberbach.

The team at Kloster Eberbach’s restaurant continues this tradition and does everything to make visitors and guests staying in the picturesque monastery as pleasant as possible.

During the time of Cistercian monks, farmyards and stables provided lodging.

In the late 1990s, careful restorations have transformed the original guest house.

Today the monastery boasts 28 hotel rooms, several meeting and function rooms and a restaurant.

The buildings are located within the walls of the monastery complex, quiet and secluded in the heart of the Rheingau, only a short distance from Wiesbaden. Kloster Eberbach’s 40 employees and managing director Mathias Marschollek, welcome all of their guests.

Klosterschänke (monastery tavern) Indulge at the Klosterschänke!

From little snacks, à la carte menu, to sophisticated multi-course meals, our kitchen offers diversity not only for monastery visitors, hikers and hotel guests, but also for wedding and birthday guests, family celebrations and corporate events.

With our extensive offer, we aim to please the individual needs of every guest. We place a great emphasis on quality ingredients for our meals, using local produce and offering regular seasonal and regional dishes. Our restaurant, with a historic vaulted ceiling, invites 150 guests to experience Rheingau hospitality with food and drinks at large or small tables.

Regional and good local cuisine made with the finest ingredients are served in the historic Klosterschänke. From hearty snacks to the exquisite menu the Klosterschänke is always worth a visit be it for culinary events, low-key outings or celebrations.

We are happy to plan your customized menu for you. Choose from our wine list from a selection of house wines, open wines, quality wines, Spätlese and Auslese.

For large celebrations, we offer our barn for 60 guests and our guest house with space for 80 to 120 guests at your disposal. We take care of the catering and the complete organization of your event, not only at our premises, but also the entire Rhein-Main area.

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For your health Gaining relief by managing stress Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Judith Hamrick U.S. Army Public Health Command

Hassles. Short deadlines. Unrealistic expectations.

Life today is full of stress. And lots of things can cause it.

Stress can cause symptoms in many areas of life including physical, mental, emotional, social or spiritual. Stress can make one ill or leave one susceptible to injuries.

It can cause headaches, stomach discomfort, trouble sleeping, or leave one feeling run down, irritable or forgetful.

The bad news is that all stress cannot be avoided. The good news is that some stress is healthy. It motivates people to accomplish things and to make necessary changes. It is also something a person can influence. A person’s attitude can help him or her handle stress. Sometimes one needs to gain perspective by stepping back from a problem and asking how important it is. What will it matter 100 years from now? Sometimes one needs to grieve the loss, theft

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or death of a person, object, opportunity or status. Sometimes one needs to go with the flow and be flexible, accepting the things outside of one’s control.

At other times, it helps to do something. In such times, a person must first determine what is causing the stress. Is it a shortage of time, energy, money or space? Is it a conflict of values? Is the stress coming from one’s job, environment, personal relationships or personal expectations? Where is it possible to make a change?

If there are many stressors, it helps to choose one or two areas to change. Changing too many things at once often causes more stress. Making changes that affect the biggest stressors often has the added benefit of relieving stress in other areas.

The most critical factor in dealing with stress is control.

Knowledge and planning are important aspects of control. The most difficult things a person will face are the unanticipated and the unavoidable. However, one can prevent or lessen some problems

by planning, and this can lower stress.

Next, one can plan ways of coping with the stress. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, a healthy diet and lifestyle and interacting with others help to keep one healthy and to regain perspective and the mental energy necessary to solve problems. Taking care of one’s spirit also helps in managing stress. Many things like journaling, meditating, time management, play, hobbies, laughter and singing can help refresh the spirit. Trying something new occasionally will help to avoid boredom.

One must put his or her plan into action in order for it to be effective. A person should allow at least three weeks for his or her plan to bring some relief. After three weeks, it helps to reevaluate one’s stress level and adjust the plan as needed, by trying different ways to lower stress in the same area, or by dealing with another area that is causing stress. Those unable to find relief from their stress are encouraged to speak with a chaplain or mental health provider.

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Bulletin board Movie plots

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are single parents who agree on only one thing — they never want to see each other again. But fate has other plans as they each sign up separately for a family vacation with their children and end up together at an African safari resort for a week in “Blended.”

At the movies May 22 to June 8 Taunus Theater

May 22 — Mom’s Night Out (PG) 7 p.m.

May 23 — The Other Woman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 24 — Godzilla (PG-13) 4 p.m. The Other Woman (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 25 — Godzilla (PG-13) 4 p.m. Million Dollar Arm (PG) 7 p.m.

May 26 — Million Dollar Arm (PG) 7 p.m.

May 27 — Closed May 28 — Godzilla (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 29 — Million Dollar Arm (PG) 7 p.m.

May 30 — X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m.

May 31 — X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D

(PG-13) 4 p.m. Blended (PG-13) 7 p.m.

June 1 — X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D (PG-13) 4 p.m. Blended (PG-13) 7 p.m.

June 2 — X-Men: Days of Future Past in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m.

June 3 — Closed June 4 — Blended (PG-13) 7 p.m.

June 5 — A Haunted House 2 (R) 7 p.m.

June 6 — Maleficent in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. A Million Ways to Die in the West (R) 7 p.m.

June 7 — Maleficent in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. A Million Ways to Die in the West (R) 7 p.m.

June 8 — Maleficent in 3D (PG) 4 p.m.

Heaven is for Real (PG) 7 p.m.

Jon Hamm plays JB Bernstein, a once-successful sports agent who turns to cricket in search of the next baseball pitching sensation in “Million Dollar Arm.” Photo right: Beast (played by Nicholas Hoult) lashes out at Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) in “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” Members of the X-Men crew battle in two time periods to change the past to save the future.

A Haunted House 2 (R) — Having exorcised the demons of his ex, Malcolm is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, however, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events.

Blended (PG-13) — After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren and Jim agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a family vacation with their children, they are stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.

Stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) — The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods. The characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past to save the future. Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and Hugh Jackman.

Maleficent (PG) — The villain from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” is the star in this tale of betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora.

As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy.

Also stars Elle Fanning.

Million Dollar Arm (PG) — Based on a true story, this film follows JB Bernstein (played

by Jon Hamm), a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash (Aasif Mandvi) will have to close their business if JB doesn’t come up with something fast. Late one night, while watching cricket being played in India on TV, JB comes up with an idea so radical it just might work. Why not go to there and find the next baseball pitching sensation? Also stars Bill Paxton, Lake Bell and Alan Arkin.

Godzilla (PG-13) — The world’s most revered monster is reborn in this retelling of the Godzilla saga and a story about human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature. Godzilla rises to restore balance.

The Other Woman (PG-13) — After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman (Cameron Diaz) tries to get her ruined life back on track. But when she accidentally meets the wife he’s been cheating on (Leslie Mann), she realizes they have much in common, and her sworn enemy becomes her greatest friend. When yet another affair is discovered (Kate Upton), all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the cheating, lying, three-timing fellow.

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Montenegro

Meandering near mountains and sea

Story and photos

by Michelle Stosich

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Special to the Herald Union

or most people, a European experience would not include Montenegro. It is off the beaten path and not well-known by most Europeans, let alone Americans. Yet there I was in pursuit of a go-and-see philosophy that includes visiting everywhere that is adequately safe and conscientiously possible. My travel companion Jayne Short did travel down the Adriatic coast in the 1970s, so it wasn’t entirely unfamiliar.

Montenegro was settled with numerous changes in geopolitical powers, including centuries under the Republic of Venice and years of Ottoman control. After the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991, the state union of Serbia and Montenegro was established. In 2006 the state passed a historical referendum on independence. In 2010 it became a member of the European Union.

Montenegro has an international airport located in Podgorica, the inland capital that was known as Titograd under the communist dictatorship. A major business center endowed with comfortable hotels and ample availability of good food, it makes a logical base camp for daytrips. It is surrounded by vistas of snowcapped mountains that we enjoyed from our panoramic hotel restaurant.

Our first clue on perilous driving in Montenegro was the car rental company’s €800 deposit. Montenegro is a mountainous country dominated by switchbacks and hairpin turns on narrow roads, with livestock roaming freely and a very casual driving mentality.

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what the “Z” shape on traffic signs signified. a self-reliant and serene setting surrounded Our priority excursion was to the Tara River by mountains.

Canyon. With 1,300-meter-high sides it is the Lovcen National Park has a reputation as a deepest in Europe and second in size to the great hiking area and displays the highest monuGrand Canyon. We drove most of the 50-mile ment in Europe, the mausoleum of Petrovićlength of the picturesque canyon, paralleling Njegoš. Unfortunately, we could only get the the aqua blue ribbon of the Tara River below rental car so far up the mountain before snow and occasionally stopping for photos. At every on the road forced us to turn back. On our stop we could hear the roar of water cascad- drive through the park we were pleasantly suring over rocks, pushing prised to see signage the banks dwarfed by the at a recreation area canyon walls. describing a tourist improvement project We eventually arrived jointly funded by at the beautiful Djurdjevic Montenegro and the Bridge that crosses the canUnited States. yon over a 600-foot drop.

From Lovcen one I had expected to zipline must drive down over that 600-foot drop knuckle-whitening and was crushed when told cliffs to access the that ziplining happens from town of Kotor. I will June to August only. The say that not only was Tara River also offers over the road not for the 100 km of rafting, but again faint-hearted, it was we were in the off-season. quite frankly danIt is a tempting thought to gerous and I do not return to Montenegro just to advocate driving it. enjoy the thrill of ziplining In fact, as we detailed across the second largest St. Tryphon Cathedral in Kotor stands our experiences later canyon in the world. against a backdrop of mountains. Top to the hotel staff we Montenegro seemed to photo: Kotor-Risan Bay, viewed while were told that not have a corner on monaster- driving down Lovcen Mountain. long ago a goat fell ies and many merit menonto a car on that tion, but one in particular very road. stands out. The Morača Monastery is a haven Thankfully a goat did not land on our car of serenity easily accessed from a main road. and we made it safely down Lovcen Mountain A wonderful old-world priest, speaking only a few words of English and French, showed us to Kotor-Risan Bay, which is on the UNESCO’s around. The church featured old frescos, and Natural and Cultural Heritage list. In my among the grounds were beehives, chickens, opinion, the Montenegrin Coast on the eastern lemon trees, other vegetation, and a craftily Adriatic Sea rivals the landscape of the French developed water reservoir, all contributing to Riviera; not when compared to cultural enter-

tainment or culinary establ natural beauty of the area can Bar is a town with the rar on two shores, sea and rive the oldest developments (st novi means new) and one o town under the same name. T ment goes back more than 2 much like an open-air muse as the buildings were sever 1979 earthquake.

The Bar area is known for number more than 100,000, over 1,000 years old. The ol is a 2,000-year-old olive tree at Mirovica. Being scarred t monument to survival.

We arranged a boat ride in young local named Nebojsa S us for a shoreline cruise whi amusing stories and local showed us normal beaches a and suffice it to say there i persuasion and interest.

On the return drive to P grateful for the newly comp nel making moot the painfu hairpin turns. East of the t Lake, the largest in the Balka 40 islands, several of which or other settlement remnan available but unfortunately was fading.

Departure came all too so ries will last. The scenery everyone was friendly, saf most part) not a worry, expe able, and the readily availab was delectable. So go to M the mountains to the sea — the goats!

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the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix race and its beloved monarchs, Princess Grace Kelly and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Prince Rainier III, whose graves are visited by Public Affairs Office adoring crowds daily. The beguiling American onaco. The name alone conjures up images actress-turned-princess must have left her mark of overbearing opulence, inaccessible here, because while Monaco is undeniably glamour, glistening beaches and fabulously opulent, unapproachable and haughty it is not. wealthy glitterati.

Arriving at Monaco via train, it seems like half But there’s more to Monaco than money and the city sits underground as you wind your way the Monte Carlo. Don’t let the image deter you from the station through a series of tunnels until from soaking up the splendors of this spectacular, you finally emerge into the blinding sunlight. peculiar principality. Even if you don’t own a The world-famous Grand Prix racetrack snakes million-dollar yacht or dress in designer duds, along the marina housing the aforementioned this Mediterranean jewel is worth a peek. million-dollar yachts. Feel free to stroll along Monaco is in fact a sovereign city-state the dock and admire their majesty, maybe even nestled in the French Riviera, just a 20-minute strike up a conversation with a crew member train ride from la Côte d’Azure’s capital of Nice. about the boat.

It’s the second-smallest country in the world “The owner used to require three-course after Vatican City. It boasts the world’s highest meals, but that got messy when the water was GDP per capita, has the lowest unemployment rough,” explained one mate. “Now we just have rate at zero percent as well as the world’s lowest sandwiches.” poverty rate. It might as well be paradise.

Imagine what other extraordinary experiIt’s best known for the Monte Carlo casino, ences he encounters living on a millionaire’s boat as you amble on toward the crown jewel of this mini metropolis: the Monte Carlo casino. Best be prepared with at least long pants and a collared shirt simply to enter, but you won’t be totally turned away in shorts; you’ll only be allowed to enter the foyer. You’ll need to have your passport and be 18 years of age to enter; looks may be free, but gambling is not. That’s not why you came, though.

Of course the inside is grand, but with sweeping views of the azure Med, why not pack a picnic to enjoy on the grounds and gardens outside? They serve as a stage for rotating art exhibits and A stretch of the Grand Prix raceway runs along the Condamine structures built for no other port harboring million-dollar yachts in Monaco. purpose than beauty.

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Pizza and a world-class strawberry mojito are best enjoyed with your feet in the sand at one of the many Lorvatta Beach restaurants. Top photo: A painted platform enhances the already-alluring view for guests at the Fairmont Hotel.

Follow the path to the right of the casino, past the Chanel outlet and down the hill to the ubiquitous “Fairmont hairpin” at the Fairmont Hotel, also known as the “world’s most famous bend” in the Grand Prix. The idea of roaring machines careening so close to the lobby — protected only by tire barricades — is awe-inspiring.

Next stop would be the Palace Princier to see the changing of the guards at 11:55 a.m., but if you’re weary of gawking at such pomp, settle down with a cocktail at one of the many beachfront restaurants on Lorvatta Beach. You can even pay €10 or so to sit on one of their private lounges, but many of them will be happy to craft you a well-balanced aperitif in a plastic cup to go with a smile.

Take it to the public beach, which is free for you to plop yourself down on and soak up the sun. Families play among sleek and sexy twentysomethings showing off their privileged bodies.

When the sun goes down, head back to the Condamine (port area) for clubs and bars that won’t mind you wearing rubber sandals instead of stilettos. French Legion soldiers on leave, British couples celebrating their anniversary, American tourists getting into the European groove; you’ll find them all here, and if you’re lucky, a fun funk band, too.

Even if you don’t belong here, Monaco won’t mind dazzling you for a day.

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Youth Activities

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

WIESBADEN MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

Photo by Michael Coleman

TOP & LEFT: Wiesbaden Middle School students enjoy the last school dance of the year May 9.

Photo by Michael Coleman

CAMPING OUT

Photo by Shayna Brouker

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Boy Scout Christopher Bispels, far right, and Rabih Youness, middle, sponsor of the Hainerberg Chess Club, helps Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks and her dog Boomer set up camp for the night in front of Hainerberg Elementary School May 9. Parks lost a bet that Aukamm would win the Chess Club challenge.

She invited Chess Club members from both schools to make s’mores, tell her a bedtime story and tuck her and Boomer in for the night. Bispels, a member of Boy Scout Troop 107, provided the tent, rain cover, air mattress and flashlights, and helped her tear down camp Saturday morning.

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MONTESSORI SCHOOL WIESBADEN German and American students from the Montessori School Wiesbaden tour Clay Kaserne May 12.

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BREAKFASTS THAT DON’T TASTE LIKE CARDBOARD Swimsuit season is just around the corner and that means getting yourself ready for beach vacations and bikinis. But this time of year can also mean anxiety and stress trying to shed those pesky winter pounds. Everyone knows that the healthiest way to lose weight is to eat portioned, low-calorie meals and to endure a lot of exercise.

Lots of people think they should skip meals like breakfast in order to lose weight. However, you are actually doing yourself a huge disservice as well as slowing down your weight loss. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

It’s the meal that kick starts your metabolism and gets you moving and grooving for the rest of the day.

So let’s go over a few healthy and energy packed breakfasts to jump start your day and weight loss.

Yogurt with Fruit and Granola

Instead of going for a fast food breakfast or sugary cereal, try making yourself a large bowl

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of low-fat vanilla yogurt with your favorite fruits and granola pieces.

This breakfast is extremely filling and low calorie. With only 300 calories in the entire dish, you can make this breakfast all your own.

Add your favorite or seasonal fruits like strawberries, blueberries or oranges to get healthy amounts of sugar and antioxidants. Put fresh honey or lemon juice in your yogurt in order to give your metabolism a much-needed morning jumpstart.

Scrambled Egg Burritos

For this breakfast go south of the border for your healthy morning food fix. If you need carbs in the morning, use whole grain tortillas and scrambled eggs to make a filling and delicious breakfast that you don’t even realize is less than 300 calories. Add a touch of salsa and cheese (with discretion) along with a serving of your favorite fruit for a great start to the day.

Low-Calorie Cereal

Cereal is a breakfast staple in the American diet. Ever since the

Kellogg brothers started massmanufacturing their cereal recipe, it has been in ever pantry in the country. People like cereal because it has texture, flavor and is easy to make. Unfortunately, not every low-calorie cereal is delicious, but brands like Special K and Cheerios are simple, tasty and low-calorie. Add honey or fruit to your cereal if you want extra flavor and be sure to use low-fat or almond milk too.

Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Pecans

Oatmeal has been the breakfast staple for centuries. Oats are a really healthy way to get carbs for energy and fiber, which will help keep you feeling full for longer. Oatmeal is great brain fuel for the student and perfect on those cold winter mornings. Most families use instant oatmeal, so just be sure to only add less than a tablespoon of butter.

Also add cinnamon to help support weight loss and pecans for texture.

Fruit Smoothies

If you’re in a rush in the morning and don’t have time to cook your breakfast, making a quick fruit smoothie can still give you the energy you need without losing time. Just add fruits blueberries and pomegranates to yogurt with ice and you have a low calorie breakfast on the go! Or you can try your own combinations. A blender’s limitation is only what can’t blend, so use your imagination.

Author Profile: M.G. Bachemin is associated with Pearl Wine Co. She’s an advocate of eating healthy and believes that all starts with breakfast.

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Nathan Alexander was born at 5:56 a.m. April 10 at St. Josef’s.

He was 19.5 inches and 8 pounds, 1 ounces.

Proud partents are Derek and Colleen Barker. The Barkers are stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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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.

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Welcome to Wiesbaden German cuisine – open daily from 11 a.m.

Schläferskopf 1 • 65199 Wiesbaden 0611/975 99 634 www.schlaeferskopf-gold.de Enjoy our huge terrace and beer garden with panoramic view over Wiesbaden and Rhine Main!

Space for 240 people

– celebrate your farewell, wedding or birthday in a beautiful atmosphere.

r interior car cleaning r three step paint treatment r professional paint sealant r leather repair r wheel rim repair r dent pulling r professional paint repair • Great for dates, family reuninions or business meetings • Parking available • 100 sqm terrace • Splendid panoramic view Hirtenstr. 121 65193 Wiesbaden-Sonnenberg www.liberty-wiesbaden.de

Culinary delights from the USA on a high gastronomic level, combined with top European specialties. You can look forward to enjoying superb international cuisine here featuring a variety of dishes and choice specialty beverages, as our freshly draft Andechser beer.

Hours: Mon - Sat from 5 p.m.

Sun from noon Tel: 0611 - 204 49 80

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Private parties, business events and conferences for up to 40 people!

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Have fun with the locals International vintage car rally Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1 Wiesbaden, Stadttheater Over the course of 4 days you will be able to see 180 historic cars transform Wiesbaden and the Rheingau area into a rolling museum. So be sure to come on the 29th of May through the 1st of June to Wiesbaden and relive time as it once was in the automobile world. This event is great for young and old.

For more information about this event see www.veranstaltung-hessen.de

EVENTS International May Theater Festival now – Sat, May 31 Wiesbaden, Stadttheater Wiesbaden will become a stage for international theater stars until the 31st of May. If you like ballet, orchestras etc., this is the time to be in Wiesbaden. For more info see www.wiesbaden.de Farmers market Fri, May 23 Wiesbaden-Bierstadt, Kirchplatz If you are looking to get fresh produce then visit the Bierstadt Farmers market on the 23rd of May. The market is held weekly, so if you can’t make it this week, go ahead and check it out next week from noon until 6 p.m. Be sure to bring carry bags for all the goodies and euros.

For more information see www.wiesbaden.de Cooking show Sat, May 24 Mainz, Möbel Martin Would you like to see a professional chef? What about snack for free? If so head to Möbel Martin in Mainz. You will be able to get great cooking tips and taste the food prepared by the chef.

The event is free of charge. The cooking show will start at 1 p.m. and will go to 6 p.m. For more information about cooking shows in other Möbel Martin stores see www.moebel-martin.de

Wine & Wunder

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Thu, May 29 Mainz, Gebert’s Weinstuben Escape from everyday life during the event “Wein & Wunder” (wine & magic) on May 29 at Gebert’s Weinstuben located on Frauenlobstr. 94, 55118 Mainz.

In a relaxed atmosphere the magician Oliver de Luca will enchant the audience with supernatural tricks while the chef serves a magical three course dinner and selected wines. Admission is €64.

For more info in German see www.weinundwunder.de

Sun, Oct 26 Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle This English singer/songwriter who is known for her song “Air Balloon” will be performing on the 26th of October in Frankfurt. You may also know her from her wild dress sense! Purchase your ticket at www.eventim.de

Rettich Fest Fri, May 30 – Tue, Jun 3 Schifferstadt, Festplatz The Rettich Fest (radish festival) has been around for more than 70 years and takes place at the end of May til early June. This 5 day fest is loved not only by the visitors but also by the carny. To end the festival there will be fireworks display on the last day. For more information see www.schifferstadt.de CONCERTS Alice Cooper Sat, May 31 Mainz, Phönix-Halle Alice Cooper will be performing on the 31st of May in Mainz so be sure to grab your tickets as this show is just around the corner. For more information see www.eventim.de

Passenger Sun, Oct 26 München, Zenith, die Kulturhalle See the singer song-writer Passenger as he goes on his Whispers Tour this year.

He will perform songs from his new album that will release this year. Ticket prices start at €34.30. For more information see www.eventim.de Bryan Adams Thr, Dec 4 Stuttgart, Hanns-Martin-SchleyerHalle “Everything I do, I do it for you” singer is back in town! Grab your Bryan Adams tickets for the 4th of Dec before the sell out. Show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket price start at €72.35. For more information see www.eventim.de SPORTS SAP Arena Marathon Sat, May 31 Mannheim, SAP Arena If you have prepared yourself for a

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marathon and are up for antoher why not join the SAP Arena Marathon on the 31st of May in Mannheim. You will be able to run through the Luisenpark and to the Rosengarten.

For more information about this running event see www.marathonmannheim.de Inline skating Tue, May 27 Hockenheim, Hockenheimring If you love to inline skate or even roller skate without all the bustle of the traffic, then pack your gear and head to the Hockenheimring on the 27th of May. Every Tuesday you will be able to skate, free of all the traffic. After you have had a good time you can relax during the apres-skate party and enjoy great music, food and drinks. If you do not have skates you can rent them on spot.

For more information see www.hockenheimring.de Formel 1 Sun, July 20 Hockenheim, Hockenheimring If you want to be a part of the Formel 1 race on the 20th of July be sure to purchase your ticket now. This will be an event you won’t forget. This event is perfect for those who are car fanatics or everybody that likes to race themselves.

If you want to catch a glimpse of the qualifying race, come the day before.

Start time on both days is at 2 p.m.

For more information see www.formel1.de

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2011 Smart Fortwo, $7500, euro spec, 50,000km (approx 31,000mi), 5 SPD auto, new tires, heated seats, A/C, GREAT gas mileage! Priced to sell due to PCS. Jaclynvaudine@gmail.com/ 015158827782 2012 Ford Fusion SEL with Warranty, 33000 miles, fully loaded$16000, schokobee71@ gmail.com, $16000, schokobee71@gmail.com, 2012 Volkswagen, Passat SEL, 2012, V-6. US Spec. 15,000 miles. Silver Color with extended warranty.Has everything, including sunroof. Call 01520-5774373, $24,795, kotalians@veri zon.net Automatic 32000 miles leather seats heated seats moon roof sync, satelite radio fully loaded brand new brakes and tires title in hand paid $28500 2 years ago some light scratches2 years ago. Some light scratches 06386404674 Black Convertible C5 CORVETTE, $24900 NEG, 2004 C5 Corvette, Great Condition, Low Mileage, Many Extras.The Vehicle is standing at the US Military Mart in Einsiedlerhof, Kaiserslautern. Come check it out!!

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BMW 320i sedan, 1990, about 200000km, euro specs, black leather, M-steering wheel, alloy rims & steel rims, needs a Little work (parts come with the car)...€1250 obo, rb_336@hotmail.com, 015229217783 BMW 525i 4 door sedan 2002, $6,200, Approx. 105,000 Mi, Orig.

Owner, Only BMW Dealership Maintained, Winter tires and rims included. pat.schiener@eu.do dea.edu Chevy custom Astro Van, 2005, good condition, email for pictures. $14,000, or best offer. catfingers@ yahoo.com Jeep For Sale, gilreath1@yahoo.com

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(0)176 / 22843089 Convertible 2007 Nissan Micra, automatic hard-top roof, electric windows/locks, 5 speed manual transmission. Perfect summer car with great gas milage. Summer and winter tires incl. under 80k kilometers. €6500, asawilla@ya hoo.com For sale is an Automatic Mercedes E200, 1999. Gorgeous bluegreen color. German specs, inspections passed. No problems!

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It has 270,000 km. $3400 cash please. We are in Wiesbaden. ser gelana@gmail.com.

Call 017669350983 Golf III, build year 1997, approx.

238,000km, green, 5 gears, A/C, good sound system $700. Call: 015751358790 Grand Dodge Caravan SE 2009 Automatic, 7 seats, Entertainment Center with Hard Drive, Navigation System, Back up Camera, Stow and Go Seats, Dual Sliding Doors, Keyless Entry, well kept by 1 owner. 89k miles. $12.490.Contact: 0151-26067460 Grey Metallic 2012 VW Golf TDI, climate control, GPS, tinted glass, parking assist system, roof rack, much more, still under warranty.

Great road car, with only 42,500 km or 25,000miles. Showroom condition.Call Bill @ 0151-51190027 Mercedes - Genuine Wheels (4), 18 inch (47 cm) original equipment Mercedes rims taken from 2000 C Class (German spec wagon). Excellent condition. 400 euros for all four. joe@apex psych.com or 017699137578.joe@ apexpsych.com or 017699137578.

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Home made German cuisine! Menu available in English.

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2008 Yamaha R1 Great condition and garage kept. Never raced or down. Only 3760 miles and includes a Motostance automatic battery charger for FREE!, $7800.00, email jasonkat78@yahoo.com or 01703196765

Keyboard from ASUS, black, with number pad, brand new, never used before! €5, coemser@ gmail.com, €5, coemser@ gmail.com **See pics on classworld.com Keyboard from Saitek, grey, Keyboard from Saitek, grey, with number pad, great condition! €5, coem ser@gmail.com, €5, coemser@ gmail.com, pics on classworld.com Metal Slug Anthology, Wii game, played once, perfect condition - like new!, €15, coemser@ gmail.com **See pics on classworld.com Netgear Wireless Router $40 obo, Tel: 0151-57571912 Raven Max / Sirius Retro Synthesizers each 549€. The Raven is a master keyboard (with Max extension). Sirius is a techno workstation with vocoder and much more.

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Rayman Raving Rabbits, Wii game, perfect condition, like new! €10, coemser@gmail.com, **See PCS Sale Open House, pics on class-world.com Aminasmith60@yahoo.com, 21 Sale of electrical connectors, and 31 May from 0900 - 1900. All $10.00, eric.a.arrington4.mil@ fair offers accepted. Am Bild 8, mail.mil, Connectors for small 65679 Erfenbach. Phone: 0151electrical devices.

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Stearing wheel "Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback" for your PC! Love to play auto games?

Wanna feel like yr r driving for real? Then dont miss this!, pics on class-world.com, €45, coemser@ gmail.com **See pics on classworld.com

12" Meade LX200 EMC Telescope, 416XT cam and access.: Tripod, Goto control, 201XT autoguider, Software, tele-extender, pol. filter, 3 eyepices, barlow lense, 2" diag-mirror, PC-23C cam, sunfilter, cases, car power, manuals, Surround sound speaker system, etc. Like new. Apower, manuals, $57, mkomara7@yahoo.com etc. Like new. 0631-2775095

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8 copper like pieces $25 or OBO Coffee Cup Wonder Woman See photo on KA classified web perfect as a present for your girlfripage Contact Rex 06371- 57570 end, mother or close friend who is Banana Republic Shirt, grey and the "wonder woman" in your liwhite. Brand new, never worn be- fe!Only used once!, €5, coemser@ fore, with original tag. Original si- gmail.com ze small, but is more medium, loo- Engleby from Sebastian Faulks! se fit!, €8, pics on class- Great book., €2, pic on classworld.com, coemser@gmail.com world.com, coemser@gmail.com GAP Sweatshirt: Perfect conditiBible study books etc, $20, on, like new. Size small., €8, coem isabell_1_98@yahoo.com ser@gmail.com Big/tall red glass vase, perfe..., Green suade handbag. With Big/tall red glass vase, perfect to three compartments. Zipper top. put on the floor. Highlight nice flo- $20 017622987498 please leave a wers with this beautiful vase and message if I do not answer. give your liv/din rm a nice touch!, isabell_1_98@yahoo.com €5, coemser@gmail.com **See Handbag "Alexander": Brown, pics on class-world.com leather bag, hardly used, perfect Bracelet - Brown, handmade! Be- condition! €8, pics on classautiful accessory for any ocation, world.com, coemser@gmail.com any outfit. Treat yourself to some- Handbag "clutch style": Love to thing nice or bring a smile to your go out and dont want to use a big best girl friends. €12, coemser@ handbag? Dont miss out on this gmail.com, pics on class- small, black bag. Perfect for going world.com out at night!, €3, pics on classBracelet - Gray/Black, handma- world.com, coemser@gmail.com de. Beautiful accessory for any oc- Handbag "Esprit brand": Small cation, any outfit. Treat yourself to bad, black leather, ideal if you onsomething nice or bring a smile to ly need to carry few things around your best girl friends. €12, coem with you like purse, cell phone ser@gmail.com, pics on class- etc., €10, pics on classworld.com world.com, coemser@gmail.com Butcher block -solid wood excel- Handbag: Classy black leather lent addition to your kitchen $150 bag. Hardly used, perfect conditior OBO See photo on KA classi- on!, pics on class-world.com, fied web site. Call Rex 06371- €20, coemser@gmail.com 57570 Handbag: Classy black leather Candleholder: Nice candlehol- bag. Hardly used, perfect conditider, Candleholder: Nice candle- on! €15, coemser@gmail.com holder for 4 tea lights. Perfect for Labtop or plate table. Perfect your living room!, €8, pics on when sitting on couch eating for class-world.com, coemser@ to place labtop on.isabell_1_98@ yahoo.com gmail.com

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Size 9M, €8, pics on classworld.com, coemser@gmail.com Sandals "Life", black, always loved to wear them. Great with classy, fancy, trendy dresses or pants. Size 8.5M, €8, coemser@ gmail.com **See pics on classworld.com Scandinavian design carpet (approx. four and half ft. by six and half ft.) $20 or OBO see photo on KA classified web page contact Rex 06371-57570 Selling my old Beanie Babie collection. Most of them are bears. If you live in the K-Town area we can meet so you can have a look.

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