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Scouts compete for Master Chef title Story and photos by Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Girl Scouts present their creations to judges at the Master Chef Competition at Army Community Service.

Dessert sushi, stuffed apples, spicy Thai noodles and beef stir fry were a few of the dishes judges sampled Nov. 4 during the Girl Scouts’Third Annual Master Chef Competition at Army Community Service.

With less than 48 hours to choose and create their appetizers, main courses and desserts, thirteen girls presented their dishes for the title of Master Chef to judges from across the Wiesbaden Army community.

Each scout received an envelope which included a mandatory ingredient, a list of ingredients from which they had to pick three, and one bonus ingredient. Dishes included rice, seafood, pumpkin, ginger, mango and

an eclectic mix of other foods. The appetizers, main dishes and desserts were judged on presentation, use of ingredients, creativity and overall taste.

Recipes were chosen for a variety of reasons. Cheyenne Young thought her recipe for spicy Thai noodles looked really good, had a great texture and included the ingredients she needed.

Lena Munz found two recipes to try and ended up combining the two for her final dish, which she said “worked out really great.” Erin Hall went with a rice pudding recipe, but said she learned pumpkin was not a good addition to her dessert and opted to leave it out of the dish. Zaria Hopping didn’t want to use cut up pumpkin on her dessert because of its consistency, so instead she See ‘Master Chef’ on page 3

Programs ensure those with disabilities have workforce opportunities

Retirees receive services at appreciation event

Shortly after the end of World War II in 1945, President Harry S. Truman signed Proclamation 2664 designating the first week of October as National Employ the Physical Handicapped Week.

“I thought it particularly significant that this celebration essentially came about after the end of the second world war, a conflict in which thousands of our service men and women returned home after

Each year, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and U.S. Army Europe host Retiree Appreciation Day to not only thank retirees for their service, but provides services to them as well.

This year was no different, and on Oct. 28 retirees were able to meet with representatives of organizations such as the post office, Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Army Community Services, and others to discuss any issues or questions they may have had.

“We’re proud to host this annual event,” said Col. Todd Fish, USAG Wiesbaden commander at the event’s opening. “We thank you

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being wounded, many of them disabled in some fashion,” said Kevin McKedy, chief, Support Services Division, G-1, U.S. Army Europe.

McKedy spoke about the importance of inclusion and innovation Oct. 19 during the observance for National Disability Employment Awareness Month at Tony Bass Auditorium.

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HALLOWEEN NIGHT See pictures from garrison trick-or-treating.

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Story and photo by Jacob Corbin USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

LEAVES CAN MAKE ROADS SLICK Increase following distance when fall leaves cover roadway.

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Retirees sign up for services at the Retiree Appreciation Day event Oct. 28 on Clay Kaserne. for all of the service you’ve given. Every great thing we’ve done here is built upon what was done before us.”

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NEWS & FEATURES Vol. XX, No. 3 U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Garrison Commander Col. Todd J. Fish Garrison CSM Command Sgt. Maj. Chad L. Pinkston

Newspaper staff Public Affairs Officer Jacob Corbin, DSN 548-2001 Deputy Public Affairs Officer Anna Morelock, DSN 548-2002 Editor Emily Jennings, DSN 548-2004

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First peer-to-peer awards presented Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs Twenty-five civilian employees went home with cash or time off awards Oct. 27 as part of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s new peer-to-peer recognition program.

Another 75 received a “59 minutes” as a thank you for being nominated by a colleague. The program is part of Installation Management Command’s Service Culture Initiative as a way for employees to recognize each other’s contributions.

This quarter there were 149 submissions, said Sabine Schindler, Lead Program and Management Analyst, S3/5/7, Plans, Analysis and Integration. She said her team will compare the results with the garrison workforce engagement survey to look at the program’s impact, but that they have already received positive feedback.

As a means to mitigate reduced resources and its effect on program and service delivery, IMCOM designed this initiative to enhance the level of customer service and encourage a shared value of service excellence, according to a presentation by PAI made to personnel.

The SCI intends to establish an environment where employees feel valued and respected, have engaged caring leaders, possess a sense of belonging or loyalty to

the organization, and treat each other with respect and dignity, according to PAI. This positive attitude is then “passed forward”to each other and those IMCOM supports.

One of the SCI components is recognition to ensure that IMCOM professionals feel that their work, performance and effort is noticed, valued, respected and appreciated. A holistic recognition program is multi-directional, not just top-down.

This program allows IMCOM professionals to recognize colleagues who exemplify Army values and the IMCOM principles of S.E.R.V.I.C.E, demonstrate outstanding performance, achievement, or service excellence or are a great teammate.

All garrison employees can nominate their peers, co-workers within their directorate or across the garrison by submitting a nomination card.

Blue collection boxes are placed around the garrison for collecting submissions, due Nov. 22 for consideration in the next round. Winners will be drawn during the next quarterly garrison All-Hands meeting, planned for Dec. 8. Twenty-five winners will receive either $150 cash or eight hours time off, as determined by their directorate.

Seventy-five more will receive emails after the ceremony with a 59 minutes. Employees can only win twice within a 12-month pe-

Cash/time-off winners: Vincent Guidera, DFMWR Carol Carter, DFMWR Diana Bautell, DFMWR Andreas Albrecht, DPW John Parr, DFMWR Yulia Floray, DFMWR Juergen Thieme, DPW Keith Garrison, DES Victor Dimarzo, DPW Kumarasami Sriskantha, DHR Martina Noble, DPW Gordana Petrovic, DPW Dale Adams, DFMWR SFC Joshua Church, S3 Lewis Pullum, Command Group Karen Sarul, DFMWR Meg Gibson, DFMWR Peter Zeisberger, DPW Elke Stock, DPW Dennis Dutton, DFMWR Danna Butterfield, DFMWR Kei Eberle, DPW Betty Monjaras, DFMWR Zacha Toledo, DFMWR Bre Broughton, DFMWR riod. Appropriated and non-appropriated fund civilians, local nationals and USAG Soldiers are eligible to participate.

Quarterly award winners Arthur Jones, Army Community Service director, received the Superior Civilian Service Award from his previous command in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Danna Butterfield, ACS, received the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for her accomplishments during this year’s Army Emergency Relief campaign. As a result of her hard work and dedication, the amount of donations received totaled $34,176—a more than 300 percent increase over last year.

Capt. Selena Belton, Sgt. Cody Reed, Spc. Nicolas Shipley, Staff Sgt. Kareem Paschal and Spc. Erin Darley were each honored with the Army Achievement Medal for their exceptional performance at the Wiesbaden Tax Assistance Center from Jan. 3 to April 24.

Staff Sgt. Jermain Brown, Pfc. Marcus Cisneros and Pfc. Amanda Jordet were each awarded the Army Achievement Medal for their profes-

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sionalism and dedication while assigned as members of the Quick Reaction Force during the USAG Wiesbaden full scale exercise.

The following people from various directorates were recognized for their efforts in support of the post office move in which they helped move 70,000 pounds of postal equipment and supplies, and process and deliver more than 200,000 parcels to the community: Don Williams, Kent Mohr, Shauki Holmes, Dale Kenny, Kenneth Norton, Vladimir Strekha, Mike Riley, Brett Skillen, Olufemi Williams-Lee, Chucky Young, Charles Young, Tiersa Nelson, Larry Baker, Quintin Harvey, Bradley Mills, Ricky Greenaway, Dieter Hoehn, Wolfgang Hoehn, Klaus Schick, Capt. Latrice Boatner, Donald Rosenkrans, Jean Chambers, Lewis Evans, Guadalupe Alvarado, Lewis Pullum, Arthur Jones, Ruben Wallace, Victor Garcia, April De Saavedra, Juan Bedon, Patricia Benz, Christine

Mbakeh, Gary Beatty, Michael Heller, Ainhoa Revuelta, James McKee, John Kaiser, Glenn McMann, Joel Arbour, Ian Avondstondt, Stasia Brisbane, Pyong Suk Braden, Trent Jarvis, Vinson Kelley, Rudolph Rodolfo, Williams Schaaff, Andreas Seelinger, Howard Tessier, Elem Thomas, Malcom Webster, Stanley Wright, Diana Benson, Gerald Sparrow, Tony Gonzalez, Sue Ann Falkenberg, Anna Morelock, Spc. Dallas Alfonso Bruce, Pfc. Delvecchio Bluesmon, Spc. Frank Patrick Daniel, Staff Sgt. Mathews Alfred Keith, Sgt. McCoy Cedric Fitzgerald, Staff Sgt. Phinney David Maxwell, Ronald Chandler, Quintin Harvey and Adam Peters.

The fourth quarter USAG Wiesbaden Team Excellence Award winner was the storm damage management team, Directorate of Public Works, for their significant efforts in providing emergency services at Hainerberg during the July 31 storm. Team members were

Andreas Albrecht, Alois Becker, Claudia Fenney, Bernd Herrmann, Michael Lamschick, Natascha Marcovitch, Evelyn Roth, Wilfried Schmidt, Walter Schuh,Thomas Schwertner, Ramona Taeubrich and Michael Waesch.

The fourth quarter USAG Wiesbaden Cross Organizational Team Award went to the Service Culture Initiative team for implementation of the Installation Management Command’s SCI: Patricia Benz (Directorate of Human Resources), Virginia Desmond (IMCOM G9), Julius Muehleck (S 3/5/7), Joe Pressler (DHR), Uwe Lichter (DPW), Dieter Hoehn (DPW ), Wolfgang Hoehn (DPW), Klaus Schick (DPW), Martina Noble (DPW), Juergen Knoedig (DPW ) and Johnny Herring (Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation).

See photos of the awardees on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/ wpao/albums/.

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Veteran’s Day retreat ceremony

Continued from page 1 Brig. Gen. Tim Daugherty, USAREUR Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3, helped get the event started with a video describing USAREUR’s mission.

“I know that makes some of you want to put the uniform on again,” he joked after the video. Daugherty spoke about the environment in Europe, and took questions from the audience.

Following the presentation on USAREUR, Michael Formica, Installation Management Command Directorate - Europe director, spoke about installation support and how it related to the assembled retirees — as well as what retirees could do to support their Army.

“You are Soldiers for life, servicemembers for life,” he said. “You are emissaries to some of our critical allies.”

The Wiesbaden Retiree Appreciation Day event is held towards the end of October each year, and is open to any retired servicemember living in Europe.

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Soldiers take down the U.S. flag during a Veteran’s Day retreat ceremony Nov. 9 on Clay Kaserne.

And the winners are...

Appetizers:

First Place – Alexa Hopping, teriyaki shrimp sushi rice bowl Second Place – Charlotte Wagenblast, orange ginger tofu with rice Third Place – Kyra Richardson, haemul bapjeon Runner Up – Hailey Werts, sweet and spicy fried shrimp

Main Courses:

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A girl scout waits while Garrison Commander Col. Todd J. Fish, his wife Tracy Fish, and Mary Cheney, a program manager with Army Community Service, sample her creation during the Girl Scouts’ Master Chef Competition at ACS.

MASTER CHEF Continued from page 1 created her own secret ingredient — a pumpkin and coconut sauce to drizzle over ombre-colored fruit on a sticky rice cake. Daria Lose turned her required ingredient — rice — into a dessert sushi using different fruits.

Joseph Dill, a culinary arts and

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chemistry teacher, was one of the day’s judges representing the USO. Dill spoke to parents during a break between contestant commending them for bring in the Saturday morning audience to support their daughters.

“We want each and every one of our kids to be a snowflake — we want them to be unique and we want them to be creative,” Dill said. The competition, and the girls’ participation in the

Girl Scouts was building confidence and teaching them skills, such as math and chemistry, doing creative tasks such as cooking.

The Girl Scouts weren’t the only troops learning lessons. The Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts also supported the event by serving as restaurant staff, clearing dishes, filling drinks and presenting plates to the judges.

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First Place – Ashley Parker, Asian beef lettuce wraps Second Place – Lena Munz, beef and bamboo shoot stir fry Third Place – Marian Street, sweet potato beef Runners Up – Cheyenne Young, Thai spicy noodles; Mariel Isakson, stir-fried noodles

Desserts:

First Place – Downing Lose, dessert fruit sushi Second Place – Zaria Hopping, sweet sticky rice with ombre fruits and pumpkin coconut cream sauce Third Place – Julia Street, baked apples Runner Up – Erin Hall, tropical goat milk conjee

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Technology helps remove limitations

News flash

Emily Jennings USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Designated PT areas

Road blocks will be placed at designated roads on Clay Kaserne between 6 and 7 a.m. to allow Soldiers to conduct physical training without vehicle traffic.

This reflects a change in the barrier emplacement time as of Nov. 1. The main area for PT is along Lindsey Boulevard south to Boyd Boulevard, and from Phelps Avenue east.

Upcoming holidays

Community members should be aware of the following federal, training and host nation holidays, which may affect garrison services. Most German businesses will be closed on German holidays.The post office is closed on federal holidays and the finance office, where customers mail packages, is also closed on German holidays.

Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving, U.S. federal holiday Nov. 24 – Training holiday for active duty* Dec. 18 to 22 – Half day schedule for active duty* Dec. 25 – Christmas, U.S. federal holiday and German holiday Dec. 26 – German holiday and Training holiday for active duty* Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day, U.S. federal and German holiday See the U.S. Army Europe training holiday calendar for more dates: www. eur.army.mil/Training/USAREURTrainingHolidaySchedule-FY2018.pdf. *Soldiers should confirm with their local chain of command whether they have a federal or training holiday off. They are not guaranteed.

Thanksgiving closures

Call ahead before visiting garrison front door services during Thanksgiving weekend.

• Holiday hours for MWR facilities can be found here: https://wiesbaden. armymwr.com/promos/family-andmwr-thanksgiving-hours.

• The Commissary will be closed Nov. 23 • The post office will be closed Nov. 23 • The Education Center will be closed Nov. 23 and 24

Next CIE

The next Community Information Exchange will take place at 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 28 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on Hainerberg. Come join the discussion to learn what’s happening in the community. The next CIE will be Jan. 30, 2018. Slides from the October CIE are available at www.herald-union. com/community-information-exchange/ or on the garrison website at wiesbaden. army.mil.

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Presenters from the Computer Electronic/Accommodations Program came to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Oct. 27, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, to raise awareness about the services they offer.

The program’s mission is to provide assistive technology to support individuals with disabilities and wounded, ill and injured service members in accessing information and communication technology, said Kameelah Montgomery, chief, Documentation, Research, Evaluation, Analysis and Management Branch for CAP. The organization provides free assistive technology and associated training; conducts free comprehensive needs assessments and technology demonstrations; provides training on disability program management and on creating an accessible environment; and supports compliance of federal regulations, said Ron Vitiello, U.S. Army Europe Equal Employment Opportunity specialist and event host.

John Sanders, deputy program manager for CAP, demonstrated a variety of assistive technologies and explained how program representatives determine what type of device a person might need to do his or her job.

“One of the more unique things that we can do is a needs assessment,” he said. During this process, representatives collect data on essential func-

EMPLOYMENT Continued from page 1 While the U.S. has come far since the first observance recognizing those with disabilities, there is still room for improvement, McKedy said, adding leaders need to be aware of how to facilitate opportunities which add to our organizational diversity and innovations.

Highlighting two programs specifically, McKedy talked about the use of the reasonable accommodation process to provide employees the tools with which they can do their jobs.

The Workforce Development Program is a means for college students and recent graduates with disabilities opportunities in the federal workforce.

Two individuals from WRP worked in the USAREUR G1 of-

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John Sanders, deputy program manager for the Computer Electronic/Accommodations Program, demonstrates a pen that reads written words aloud during an informational session Oct. 27 at Clay Kaserne. tions a person needs to be successful, functional limitations and what other solutions may have been tried in the past and recommend individualized assistive technology solutions.

What works for one person in a particular position, may not work for another person with the same condition in the same position, so they must take into account the specific limitations each individual has,” he said.“People can experience diagnoses in different ways.”

Col. Matthew Rasmussen, deputy G1 for U.S. Army Europe, who spoke at the start of the presentation, said he feels strongly about the importance of the organization. “My firm belief

fice and are now working in Army resource management and Equal Employment, McKedy said.

“Diversity takes many forms,” McKedy said. “In this particular month we’re focusing on how our disabled employees are part of our diverse workforce and contribute not only as much as our abled employees, but also contribute many times from a different perspective. That different perspective is what we want in our diverse workforce — that perspective derived from inclusion provides many ideas — many more ideas — on how to do things, and accomplish our organizational objectives than we might ordinarily experience.”

For more information on WRP, visit www.wrp.gov. To learn about reasonable accommodations, contact U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden EEO at (0611) 143-548-0104.

is that we all want to belong,” he said.

“They (CAP) will reach out to help others belong. Disability Awareness Month is about inclusion.”

Accommodation may be provided for dexterity, vision, hearing, cognitive and learning and communication issues, according to Montgomery and Sanders.

Vitiello emphasized the importance of getting information about the CAP program out to people who can benefit from it. “It’s imperative that individuals understand the process and go down the path of reasonable accommodation requirements,”he said.

For more information on CAP, contact cap.captec@mail.mil, or visit cap.mil or facebook.com/DoDCAP.

The reasonable accommodation process and Workforce Development Program help connect people with tools and jobs that meet their needs. National Disability Employment Awareness Month focuses on the importance of the contributions of workers with disabilities.

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Taunus Theater Thursday, Nov. 16 7 p.m. - Daddy´s Home 2 (PG-13) Friday, Nov. 17 7 p.m. - Justice League 3D (PG-13) Saturday, Nov. 18 3 p.m. - The Star (PG) 5:30 p.m. - Justice League (PG-13) Sunday, Nov. 19 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Justice League (PG-13) Wednesday, Nov. 22 7 p.m. - Roman J. Israel, ESQ. (PG-13)

Wiesbaden FMWR earns two Green Boot awards

Friday, Nov. 24 3 p.m. - Coco 3D (PG) Saturday, Nov. 25 2 p.m. - Roman J. Israel, ESQ. (PG-13) 5 p.m. - Last Flag Flying (R) Sunday, Nov. 26 2:30 p.m. - Coco (PG) 4:30 p.m. - The Star (PG) Wednesday, Nov. 29 7 p.m. - Justice League (PG-13) Thursday, Nov. 30 7 p.m. - Last Flag Flying (R)

Regular showings are $6.50 for adults and $3.75 for children; 3D showings are $8.50 for adults and $5.75 for children.

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Gregory Holzinger, director of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation; JoAnn Ogreenc, Wiesbaden Library director; Doug Earle, deputy garrison commander; Ron Locklar, FMWR community recreation division chief; Rodney Hamilton, Warrior Zone recreation specialist; and Steve Esclavea, BOSS, Warrior Zone director, pose Nov. 2 in front of the Wiesbaden Library with their new Green Boot Certificates.

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“We do this by reinforcing vigilance and awareness, providing advice on measures to enhance security, and implementing notification and reporting procedures for all Department of Defense personnel,” said Keith Horne, a force protection specialist for the USAREUR Anti-terrorism Division.

“Winter in Europe brings many fun-filled and exciting activities, such as festivals, concerts and markets,” Horne said.“Unfortunately, in the past few years we have seen that events and venues like these can also attract terrorists. Our hosts are actively protecting these events, but our adversaries, many of whom are inspired by terrorist organizations, are limiting their exposure and employing attack methods that do not raise suspicion, such as vehicle ramming and edged weapons.”

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Community notes Food safety course

Need a food handler’s permit? The next Food Handlers’ Courses are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Jan. 24 and Feb. 14 at Army Community Service. Call (0611) 143 5489201 for more information.

American Indian Heritage Month

The 2nd Theater Signal Brigade will host a National American Indian Heritage Month celebration at 4 p.m.

Nov. 21 at the Exchange on Hainerberg. The event will include a cultural dance performance, children’s totem crafting station, and a bead necklace and bracelet crafting station.

Students are encouraged to enter the Dreamcatcher Coloring Contest by Nov. 20. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can submit a coloring page and youth in grades sixth through 12 can craft their own. Contact school administrative offices for more details. A judging panel will award prizes at the Nov. 21 event.

Amelia Earhart musical

The Amelia Earhart Playhouse will present the quirky musical, “Roald Dahl’s James and Giant Peach” Dec. 1, 2, and 8 to 10, Jan. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21. Show times will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Follow the adventures of James Henry Trotter as he deals with losing his parents to a hungry rhino, living with pickpocketing aunts, mixing magic potions and accidentally creating a giant peach.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students ages 12 to 18 and $8 for children ages 5 to 11.

Call (0611) 143-548-9812 for reservations.

Danika Portz show

Armed Forces Entertainment will bring Nashville singer and songwriter Danika Portz to the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center for a free show at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Arrive early for the best seats.

U’R Place Grand Re-Opening

Stop by between 4 and 6 p.m. Nov. 17 for free finger foods, giveaways to include two, $25 FMWR gift cards and VIP tickets to the Nov. 18 USA vs. Germany Rugby match. Meet the new U’R Place management and learn about new programs. Stick around to enjoy plenty of entertainment into the evening.

Red Cup Party

The U’R Place Bar and Grill will host a Red Cup Party Dec. 22. Enjoy drink specials and specialty drinks throughout the evening. U’R Place Bar and Grill is located in Bldg. 1214 on Clay Kaserne.

Movie Night at the Warrior Zone

Single and unaccompanied service members can enjoy free showings of the latest movies at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in the comfort of the Warrior Zone (seats nine). Call (0611)143548-9816 for more information.

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Library story time

Children up to age 6 are invited to the Wiesbaden Library to enjoy a fun hour of stories, crafts and songs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays. Parents are invited to tag along to pick up literacy tips and reading suggestions. No registration is required. Call (0611) 143-5489821 for more information.

Movie matinee

Enjoy a free movie at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Wiesbaden Library.

Job search help

Army Community Service’s Employment Readiness Program offers a wide range of classes and services. A Resume and USAJobs Class will be at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Employment Readiness can also help with mock interviews. For more information and to reserve a seat, call ACS at (0611) 143548-9201.

BOSS meetings

All newly arrived single service members are encouraged to attend a Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers meeting to learn about what BOSS offers and to make new friends.

Members of all service branches are welcome. Topics covered are quality of life, recreation opportunities and community service opportunities. Meetings take place at 3 p.m. the first

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Army Community Service’s Financial Management Program can help with the upcoming tax season. They are offering a free Tax Planning Class from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 to register.

Lego Block Party

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to exercise their imaginations during a Lego Block Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Wiesbaden Library. Call (0611) 143-548-9821 to make a free reservation.

Car care classes

Sign up for Basic Car Maintenance at 10 a.m. Dec. 10 or Brake Service at 10 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center. Call (0611) 143-548-9817 to register.

Play Morning

Play Morning is a group for parents and children, ages 12 months to 3 years, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. At Play Morning parents can meet and network with each other while learning about child development, parenting skills and ageappropriate activities for their children to include free play, art and music. Play Morning meets

ACS classes

Army Community Service offers free classes throughout the month — everything from Army Family Team Building and a Resume Seminar to Banking and Checking Accounts and Home Buying. Check out wiesbaden.armymwr.com/ europe/wiesbaden/programs/ army-community-service-acs and click on the Calendar link for times and locations.

Get to know the area

Newcomers are invited for an in-depth look at their home away from home in Germany during Host Nation Orientation at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on Hainerberg.

Learn about German culture, language, public transportation and more. Stop by ACS in Bldg. 7790 on Hainerberg or call (0611) 143-548-9201 to sign up.

Positive Guidance

Army Community Service’s Family Advocacy Program offers free, effective discipline guidance for parents during its Positive Guidance class from 10 to 11 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at ACS, Bldg.

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Strong Europe Cafe cooks up Thanksgiving

Starters • Spiced shrimp cocktail • Vegetable beef soup • Crackers and assorted cheeses • Croissants, rolls and assorted whole grain breads with butter patties

Dinner Hours

Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

Lunch service from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meal Rates

Main course • Roast turkey with turkey gravy • Honey glazed ham • Cornish hen • Steamship round of beef with au jus gravy • Fried chicken Side items • Mashed potatoes • Candied yams • Savory bread dressing • Corn bread dressing • Macaroni and cheese • Seasoned carrots • Seasoned green beans

Soldiers and Civilians: $9.05 Family members of E-4s and below: $6.80

• Collard greens • Corn on the cob • Deviled potato salad • Macaroni salad

Salads • Salad bar • Assorted salad dressings • Cranberry sauce • Fruit salad • Condiments • Assorted seasonal fresh fruits

Desserts • Pumpkin, Dutch apple, pecan, cherry and sweet potato pies • Chocolate chip cookies • Jello Beverages • Reduced fat and skim milk • Milk alternatives • Coffee • Hot tea • Iced tea • Fruit punch

Keep four-legged friends safe this holiday

By Capt. Melissa Dugan Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it comes cold weather, festive decorations, amazing food and large gatherings. To keep this season “the most wonderful time of the year,” certain precautions should be taken to keep furry family members safe.

It’s always tempting to give in to those adorable, pleading eyes when they are begging for human food; however, certain human foods can make animals very sick.

Chocolate, sugar-free products containing xylitol, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, bones and fat trimmings are just a few of the culprits people might be tempted to feed their pets. Each pet responds to toxins a little differently, so it’s best just to avoid feeding “people food” to pets and to avoid potentially expensive trips to the veterinary emergency center.

Keep any treats left out for guests out of pets’ reach and keep trash cans covered.

Decorations are a beautiful way to celebrate various holidays; however, they can pose a serious hazard to pets. Most are made from materials that can be toxic if ingested by animals.

Cats are notorious for ingesting tinsel and strings from gift wrap that can cause severe gastrointestinal problems, often requiring emergency surgery. Bright, shiny, blinking decorations are a huge hit, but are often plugged in.

Dogs especially like to chew on electrical wires and risk being electrocuted. Some cats like to chew the individual light bulbs on trees. This poses a double hazard … electrocution and knocking over an unsecured tree. It’s best to cover cords and unplug any Background graphic by Pasko Maksim/Shutterstock.com non-essential electrical equipment when no one is home.

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Decorations should be out of the animal’s reach and the Christmas tree secured so it won’t fall over.

Many holiday plants are toxic to pets. Most species of lilies are toxic to cats and can cause symptoms as mild as excessive drooling to ones as severe as acute kidney failure or death. Holly berries, mistletoe and poinsettias are all toxic. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a more inclusive list of toxic plants for animals at www.aspca.org/petcare/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants.

Traveling with pets can be challenging. Start planning early.

Contact the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility if travel involves flying or crossing borders. Several countries have strict animal import requirements, and owners could potentially face an unexpected quarantine if they don’t plan appropriately. Owners who are boarding pets should ask the kennel what vaccinations and preventives are required, and contact the VTF to ensure the pet is ready to board.

Large crowds can create undue stress for pets. When having guests over, create a safe haven for pets either in a room by themselves or in a quiet place away from guests. This is especially useful if the guest list includes children and a pet isn’t used to them.

These are just a few pointers for keeping furry family members safe during the holiday season. For more information, read the U.S. Army Public Health Command Veterinary Services publication “Veterinary Connections: Special Holiday Edition, 2017” at https://phc.amedd.army.mil/Periodical%20Library/ VetConnections_Holiday2017.pdf or the American Veterinary Medical Association’s pet care page at www.avma.org/public/ PetCare/Pages/default.aspx. Contact the Wiesbaden VTF with any questions or concerns at (0611)143-546-0700.

H Angel Trees

Community members are invited to share the holiday spirit by helping those in financial need through the Holiday Assistance Program’s Angel Tree. Angel Trees will be in place throughout the community starting Nov. 25. Community members can take a tag from the tree and purchase the indicated gift for a local child, attach the tag to the gift and place it in one of the Angel Tree boxes.

Angel Tree boxes will be picked up on Dec. 18. Sponsors or Family members can then pick up their gifts at Army Community Service from Dec. 9 to 22.

Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more information.

Tour Christmas Markets with ACS

Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness Program hosts tours of area Christmas Markets during the holiday season. Trips include: Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations -- Nov. 29 and Dec. 18. Explore more than 120 stalls from 12 nations in this Rhein River town.

Limburg Christmas Market -- Dec. 6. Enjoy this traditional market set in this medieval town of half-timbered houses dating back to the 12th century.

Frankfurt Christmas Market -- Dec. 13. Practice your public transportation skills and visit one of Germany’s most famous markets.

Mainz Christmas Market -- Dec. 15.

Explore this charming nearby market across the Rhein River and practice your public transportation skills.

It is highly recommended to bring snacks for the trip (or money to purchase food at the markets), to wear comfortable walking shoes and to dress for the weather. Costs vary depending on the cost of transportation: Rüdesheim’s trip is approximately €5, Limburg €8, Frankfurt €6 and Mainz €3. Bring extra euros for personal purchases. Call ACS at (0611) 143-548-9201 to register as space is limited.

Christmas Market visits

Join Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation for trips to some of the most famous German Christmas Markets: Dec. 2 – Köln Christmas Market Dec. 9 – Michelstadt Christmas Market Dec. 16 – Heidelberg Christmas Market Cost is $39 per adult and $29 for children up to age 16 for the round-trip transportation. Bring euros for meals and purchases. Call (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

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Holiday happenings Tree lighting ceremony

Kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Clay Chapel. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Jolly Old Elf and garrison commander will light the tree at 5:45 p.m.

Children can have photos taken with Santa in the Fireside Room at the Community Activity Center, or participate in arts and crafts activities, courtesy of the Child and Youth Services staff.

Little Italy will provide a holiday buffet special from 5 to 10 p.m., which will include rigatoni Bolognese, tortellini tomato marinara, orecchiette pasta with zucchini and shrimp in alfredo sauce, salad and bread. The children’s buffet will consist of chicken nuggets, fish sticks and French fries.

The adult buffet is $6.95; ages 6 to 12 is $3.95; and ages 5 and below are free.

Holiday Food Bank

The Army Community Service Holiday Food Bank will be open from Nov. 30 through Jan. 5, 2018. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. The Holiday Food Bank is available to all ID cardholders.

Donations of non-perishable food, personal hygiene and baby care items will be accepted. Donation may be dropped off at ACS and the Wiesbaden Commissary. Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more information.

Black Friday Specials

Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy quality family time at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. On Black Friday, Nov. 24, children 18 and under who come in with their families bowl for free all day, including free shoe rental. Stick around for Cosmic Bowling in the evening to win free games during the Red Pin Bowling Special. On Nov. 25 and 26, enjoy the WEC’s Turkey Special – bowl a turkey (three strikes in a row), and get that game for free. Call (0611) 143-548-9406 for details.

Holiday Worship Schedule

Protestant Services – Weekly on Sunday Chapel Next, contemporary worship, 11 a.m. at Hainerberg Chapel Gospel Service, 9 a.m. at Clay Kaserne Chapel Traditional Worship, 11 a.m. at Clay Kaserne Chapel Protestant Christmas Services Combined Protestant Service, 11 a.m.

Dec. 24 at Hainerberg Chapel Christmas Eve Candlelight Service,

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6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at Hainerberg Chapel Regular services resume Dec. 31 at Clay and Hainerberg chapels Catholic Services – Weekly Mass Sunday Mass, 9 a.m. at Hainerberg Chapel Wednesday Mass, 11:45 a.m. at Clay Kaserne Chapel Catholic Christmas Services at Hainerberg Chapel Mass Immaculate Conception, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 Mass, 9 a.m. Dec. 24 Children’s Carol Service, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Vigil Mass, 4 p.m., Dec. 24 Christmas Day Mass, 9 a.m., Dec. 25 Mass, 9 a.m. Dec. 31 Mass Mary, Mother of God, 10 a.m., Jan. 1 Jewish Observances Chanukah Party, 5 p.m. Dec. 16 Contact Chap. (Capt.) Karyn Berger at karyn.b.berger.mil@mail.mil or DSN 546-8224 for more information.

Jingle Bell Jog

Get a little exercise and share the spirit of the season at the Jingle Bell Jog 5k Walk/Run at 9 a.m. Dec. 16. Various items will be given away to participants during this event. Take part for free or pay $10 for a T-shirt and race bib. Sign up at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center or call (0611) 143-548-9801.

Christmastime at The Vault

The Vault will feature a host of entertainment and giveaways in December.

Events include: Cadillac Country Time Dec. 1, Pool Tournaments Dec. 8 and 29, Christmas Card Day and Nine Days Before Christmas with DJ Stan and Free Snacks Dec. 15, and Get Ready for New Year’s Jam with DJ Stan and Free Snacks Dec. 30. The Vault is located in Bldg. 7762 in Hainerberg.

Holiday Wreath Crafting

The Rheinblick Golf Course, in conjunction with the Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club, will host a wreath crafting afternoon from 1 4 p.m. Dec. 2.

Materials will be on hand to construct wreaths, and the golf course will provide pine branches and pine cones for the projects. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own special materials – or take their wreaths home to complete. Enjoy holiday music, and holiday desserts and drinks will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Wreath crafting and supplies will be free. Call (0611) 143-548-5485.

The Postal Service Center on Clay Kaserne will be open for extended holiday hours beginning Nov. 13 and running through Jan. 6, 2018. The Finance area where customers can purchase stamps and mail packages will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to staffing this are is closed on U.S. and German federal holidays.

The package pickup area is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on U.S. federal holidays.

All other postal service areas will maintain their regular hours throughout the holiday season.

Mailing meat products stateside draws fines Robert Szostek U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs

U.S. personnel in Europe often receive notices of removal from the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection because they mailed packages of wurst, ham or pâté to the United States.

CBP routinely checks packages from overseas and has dogs specially trained to sniff out food. Trying to sneak meat products into the United States is a violation.

Regardless of the method of import, CBP agriculture specialists who detect prohibited animal products that were not declared can impose fines. However, infestations of animal disease cost the U.S. taxpayer much more – millions of dollars each year. It is illegal to send meats and

sausages to the U.S. without USDA approval. Canned meats and even pasta or soup mixes that contain dried meat are not allowed. This is worth remembering when you are thinking of what to send to friends and Family at Christmastime.

“All packages mailed to the U.S. must have a customs declaration,” said Julie Aliaga-Milos, USDA adviser at the U.S. European Command Customs and Border Clearance Agency. “In many cases, people falsely list the contents of packages. Willfully trying to sneak prohibited or restricted items into the U.S. without declaring them is considered smuggling and carries very stiff penalties,” she added.

Call a military customs office to find out more or visit www.eur.army.mil/opm/ customs/uscustoms.htm.

Holiday assistance available for Families USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs Army Community Service’s Holiday Assistance Program helps financially strapped military and civilian Families with food vouchers or gift certificates for Christmas. Families who qualified for the Thanksgiving Holiday Assistance Program will be automatically included in the Christmas distribution.

Eligible applicants include: Soldiers of all ranks and civilians in WG 1-5; GS1

Step 10 and below; GS2 Step 5 or below; GS3 Step 3 or below; NF1 or 2 with annual salary of $28,000 or less; NA, NL or NS with an hourly salary of $12.55 or less.

Completed applications (available at ACS) must be signed by the commander or designated authority and reach Army Community Service, Bldg. 7790 on Hainerberg, by 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9 for Christmas.

Call (0611) 143-548-9201 for more information.

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School notes No school:

Students at Wiesbaden-area DoDEA schools will not have class on the following days: Nov. 17 (Teacher training) Nov. 23 and 24 (Thanksgiving holiday)

Parking reminder:

Parents dropping children off for school at Hainerberg should not park within the green fence from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This area is reserved for buses during those timeframes. The parent drop-off site is on the intersection of Texasstrasse and Floridastrasse for all schools.

WCSC scholarships

Applications for this year’s Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club scholarships will be available beginning Nov. 22.

Deadline for submission is Feb. 24, 2018. Last year, the WCSC awarded more than $78,000 in scholarships to 32 high school

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and continuing education students.To apply, go to www.wiesbadenspousesclub.com/scholarship.

School buses

In accordance with the Army in Europe Child and Youth Supervision Policy and Guidelines, DoDEA Kindergarten students must be walked to the bus stop, accompanied at the bus stop and picked up at the bus stop by a parent or designated caregiver.

Student art show

Community members are invited to an outdoor student arts show at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 to be displayed on the façade of the new Wiesbaden High School building.This collaborative project has been one year in the making as fine arts teachers have been collecting art, media, music, and theater projects from students in the Aukamm, Hainerberg and Wiesbaden Middle and High Schools.

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Col. Fish urges community members to push their cause Story and photo by Anna Morelock USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Fifty-two Wiesbaden Army community members got together for two days in October to discuss, prioritize and provide recommendations for issues submitted to the local Army Family Action Plan Conference.

The conference delegates volunteered more than 800 hours of time over two days. At $24.52 per volunteer hour, their work totaled more than $20,000 of time. At the close of the conference the top issues from each of three groups were presented to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leadership.

“Find a cause and keep pushing it,” said Garrison Commander Col. Todd J. Fish. “As you go from post to post participate in AFAP and keep bringing up that same problem. It matters, and you can have a voice that has an impact in the future.”

Issues not resolved locally will move up to major command level and Department of the Army level conferences.It can take years for some issues to be resolved, Fish said, but it is important to continue pushing for needed changes.

Garrison Commander Col. Todd J. Fish speaks at the AFAP conference in October.

Issues discussed at the October AFAP Conference included expanding shuttle service hours, expanded time for survivors to invest service member life insurance benefits, spousal preference for overseas jobs, benefits related to employment when service members retire, closed captioning on Armed Forces Network channels, inprocessing and annual training requirements.

For more information about the AFAP process, call (0611) 143-548-9201.

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NEWS & FEATURES Wiesbaden Army community celebrates Halloween

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Community members trick or treat Oct. 31 in Newman Village.

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Sports shorts New fitness program prices

The Fitness Center rolled out new pricing, beginning Nov. 1: Standard fitness classes A single class is $5 (formerly $4) and 10 classes are $40 (formerly $30).

This includes Zumba, Body Tone, Spin/Cycle, Power Pump, Kickboxing, Booty Barre, Power Hour, Total Body Express and Barre-Piloxing.

Monthly passes $80 – Good for normal and specialty classes.

Specialty classes $6; 10-class pass $50 This includes Functional Fitness, Yoga, Pilates and Martial Arts.

Personal training One session $50; five sessions $225; 10 sessions $400.

Personal training sessions include an initial consultation to design an individualized workout regimen.

Group personal training Five sessions, $140 per person.

Group sessions will be with one to three other people. Each session is 60 minutes, and the workout is tailored to the overall needs of the group.

Customers may still use passes purchased before Nov. 1, even on specialty classes, until they run out. Already purchased passes will be valid for 12 months.

School Break Bowling Special

Students who purchase more than $5 worth of food at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center during school break — Dec. 18 to 22 — get to bowl two games for free with free shoe rental from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free games are valid on the day of food purchase with receipt.

Martial Arts Classes

Learn self-defense techniques and more during ongoing martial arts classes at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center. Classes are from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays and cost $8 per class. For more information, call (0611) 143-548-9830.

Turkey Trot 5k

Enjoy some family time and work on your overall conditioning during the Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Nov. 18. Paricipants will have the chance to win a frozen turkey. Optional cost of $10 for a T-shirt and a race bib. Free without T-shirt and bib.

Body Tone

Get in shape or stay in shape with a weekly Body Tone class at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.

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Don’t leave driving safety to chance this fall Helmut Schartel USAG Wiesbaden Safety Office

As weather and road conditions change with the season, following fall driving safety tips will keep everyone safe as they enjoy the beautiful colors of the autumn leaves.

Leaves on the road

When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can become extremely slippery, making the driving conditions similar to driving on ice. If the temperature drops below freezing, the wet leaves will freeze and turn into dangerous icy leaves on the roadway. Besides reducing the car’s traction, causing skidding and the possibility of losing control of the vehicle, leaves often cover painted road markings, making it difficult to know USAG Wiesbaden Safety Office the locations of the lanes.

Wet leaves on the roadway can become slippery, especially if the temperature drops • Drivers should slow down when driving on below freezing. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and allow ample stopping time. a road covered with leaves, especially around turns. Posted speed limits are for ideal travel Gebr. Stern GmbH conditions. Driving at reduced speeds is the Opening Hours: Mon– Fri 9.00 –19.00 An den Quellen 3 best precautionary measure against misfortune Sat 9.00 –18.00 65183 Wiesbaden Tel.: 0611-30 21 12 Special arrangements while driving on slippery roads. info@gifts-from-germany.com possible • Allow plenty of room to stop in an emergency.

VAT r u o y Bring e Keep a greater distance between you and the receiv form & top car in front of you. n 10% o • Leaves make it difficult to see potholes and bumps in the road.

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Changing conditions

• In many areas, autumn is a damp, wet season.

Many days and nights are rainy or foggy. As temperatures drop at night, frost often coats the ground.

• Drive slowly and break gently at overpasses and bridges as these areas frost over more quickly than other roadway surfaces.

• Use rear fog lights only if the visibility is less than 50 meters (164 feet).

• Be aware of areas where black ice may form on the roadway.

• Watch out for wildlife; reduce speed when passing a deer crossing sign.

• Do not avoid collision with a deer — it is better to hit an animal than the ditch or a tree.

• Call the military police or Polizei after a collision.

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Vehicle maintenance

• Keep headlights clean and in proper working order, making sure they are adjusted.

• Replace windshield wiper blades if they show any signs of wear.

• German law requires vehicles have “adequate tires”for winter driving. Snow tires or all-season tires with an “M/S” label are acceptable in the Wiesbaden area.

• Before traveling to other European countries, check online for their requirements; not all European countries have the same laws.

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Use fog lights only when necessary Jay Johnson Installation Operations Center

It’s that time of year again: dark and foggy commutes to and from work. We all want to see and be seen while driving in that murky soup, so many of us drive with front fog lights on; some of us even drive with them on in all weather and in all environments.While it looks cool and provides a necessary function when appropriate, this can blind drivers in oncoming traffic, reduce your own visibility or make it harder for others to see your car.

According to the German traffic code (StraßenverkehrsOrdnung or StVO), front fog lights may only be used when “fog, snow or rain substantially hinders visibility.” It is up to the driver of the vehicle to determine what substantially hindered visibility is; however, before turning on front fog

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lights, some things to consider might be: What is the visibility actually? Am I driving in the well-lit city? Might I blind other drivers? In addition, the local police may make their own determination of “substantial” and issue a fine to drivers inappropriately using fog lights.

Most European-specification cars have a rear fog light (Nebelschlußleucht); in fact, cars registered in Germany are required to have at least one rear fog light.

This light is particularly blinding when used improperly inside city limits. Section 17, subsection (3) of the StVO continues: “Rear fog lights may only be used when, because of fog, visibility is less than 50 meters.”As with front fog lights, consideration should be taken when using your rear fog light.

Many drivers also drive with only parking lights on (or a combination of parking lights and

front fog lights) at all times of the day and in all visibility conditions.

The StVO section 17, subsection (2) states that cars may not be driven utilizing only parking lights. Since driving with front fog lights is only allowed during substantially hindered visibility due to fog, rain or snow, it follows that driving with a combination of parking lights and fog lights is not allowed.

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FOR YOUR HEALTH

Why fruits and veggies matter

Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The clinic will be closed the morning of Nov. 16 for training and open from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Schedule appointments at: www.tricareonline.com or call (06371) 9464-5762

Holiday closures

The clinic will be closed on Family Resilience Day, Nov. 24.

Medical readiness

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Percent of Soldiers classified as Medical Readiness Classification (MRC) 4. HQDA Standard is 2%. *Data as of Nov. 3, 2017

Access to Care (Appointment Wait Time) Patients who call for an URGENT appointment are seen within:

.95 days Tricare standard=1 day (Exceeds standard by .5 days) *Data as of Sept. 2017 Patients who call for a ROUTINE appointment are seen within:

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Why do we need to include fruits and vegetables in our diet?

They provide us with a variety of vitamins and minerals essential for our bodies to function properly. They also provide antioxidants and phytonutrients that can’t be replicated in supplement form.

Fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber that keep us full and keep our blood sugar stable. They are low in calories, which can help to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of disease.

Be creative in adding vegetables to dishes you already enjoy. When making chili, dice some bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, celery, squash or leafy greens and toss it in. Canned soup can be very … soupy. Enrich it by adding chopped fresh or frozen vegetables. It’s easy to ask for vegetables added to your pizza when eating out, or if it’s frozen, just top it with some vegetables you enjoy before baking it. Instead of snacking on a granola bar, try swapping it out for fruit. Oranges and bananas even come ready to eat in their own biodegradable wrappers. Salads don’t have to be only vegetables; consider adding sliced strawberries or a chopped apple.

The federal government’s 2015 to 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating two and a half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruits daily, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Unfortunately, 87 percent of us are not meeting the recommendation for vegetables, and 75 percent are not consuming the recommended amount of fruit, according to health.gov.

Cost is one of the most frequently reported barriers for being unable to meet the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Research done by the Produce Marketing Association found the average retail price for four, half-cup equivalents of fruits and vegetables per day is $2.18. Some of the least expensive fresh fruits include watermelon, bananas, cantaloupe, apples and pineapple, according to usda.gov. Some of the least expensive fresh vegetables include potatoes, carrots, cabbage, lettuce and cucumbers. Choosing frozen, canned or dried can reduce the cost per serving of some fruits and vegetables.

For more information on adding fruits and vegetables to your diet contact the Army Wellness Center at (06371) 9464-1478.

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No-Show Rate

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Patient Satisfaction JOES Satisfaction Levels

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WAHC offers multidisciplinary approach to diabetes management Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and an opportune time to learn more about the disease and some of the medical services offered to patients at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic.

What is Diabetes?

When you eat food,your body breaks the food down into glucose (sugar). Your blood carries the glucose to the cells of your body which alert the pancreas to make and release the hormone insulin.

Your body uses insulin to move the sugar out of the bloodstream and into the cells for energy.

When a person has diabetes, the body is unable to use this blood glucose for energy,and high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) results.

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What’s the difference between types 1 and 2?

Diabetes can be broken down into several types including diabetes mellitus (DM) Type 1, DM Type 2, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes.

Diabetes type 1 – The pancreas no longer makes insulin,and therefore blood glucose cannot enter the cells to be used for energy.

Diabetes type 2 – Either the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or the body is unable to use insulin correctly.

Gestational diabetes – This type of diabetes only develops during pregnancy and usually disappears upon delivery, but it increases the risks the mother will develop diabetes later.

Gestational diabetes is managed with meal planning, activity and, in some cases, insulin.

Pre-diabetes – A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough to reach a diagnosis of diabetes. Patients with prediabetes are at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Other names for pre-diabetes are impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose.

Diabetes is complex and can affect multiple body systems and requires a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure patients are taken care of and know how to manage their disease to avoid complications such as heart attacks,stroke,kidney disease,loss of vision,loss of limbs and infections.

Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic providers will look at a patient’s risk factors, then order lab testing to measure blood glucose levels.Medical providers

and the clinical pharmacist oversee any prescribed medications to ensure patients get the right combination to achieve optimal blood glucose levels.

Referrals may be placed to other WAHC departments such as the Army Wellness Center, Nutrition or Optometry based on the patient’s needs.

The Army Wellness Center can provide patients with metabolic testing and recommendations on how to improve metabolism and lose weight.

The Optometry Clinic is available to provide comprehensive retinal exams. Diabetes mellitus is the number one cause of blindness in Americans, and early detection of diabetic retinopathy is crucial to preserving, while preventing permanent loss of sight.

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Nov. 16, 2017

Herald Union

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