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DPW purchases 10 electric cars

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Page 14 Cultural classes get creative a Hohenfels

Page 30 How diabetics can avoid mistakes

in their everyday life Page 36 Residual Alcohol - An Underestimated Danger Page 44 The New BMW 2 Series Convertible

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Before they were Soldiers, they were father and son

Page 23 4th ID assumes mission command of Operation Atlantic Resolve Page 28 Super Heroes wanted to help fight cancer

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About Easter lambs, Easter rabbits and “egg picking”

There are many Easter traditions in the Oberpfalz region Grafenwoehr. Why are there Easter rabbits? Why is there a fire in front of the church? And what is “egg picking” all about?

Although we do not get as many presents at Easter as we get at Christmas, Easter is the most important celebration for Christians during the course of the year. The Oberpfalz region features a lot of Easter traditions.

Easter, the most important catholic celebration of the year, remembers the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday, or rather during the night of Easter. During that night, Christians take dark bread with raw or cooked ham, salt, Easter bread, Easter lambs and eggs, of course, into church which are consecrated during the church service and make up the Easter breakfast.

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The Easter candle with lamb, victory flag, cross and cicatrices is a typical symbol of Easter, just like the Easter fire that is ignited during the Easter night and passed on. It is a symbol of the love of God that is dispersed. After the church service, a large fire is ignited in front of the church. In earlier days, wooden sticks were held into the fire to later use them to ignite the fire in the oven at home.

It’s a family tradition to color and stylishly and artfully decorate the white or brown eggs bought in the super market. There are funny traditions regarding the eggs, one of which is the so-called “egg picking.” The combatants duel each other with the tops of their hardboiled eggs. The combatant whose egg survives the fight without breaking, wins.

The Easter lamb is a symbol of defenselessness and often found in Easter baskets, home-baked by the women. There are also Easter wreaths with an egg in the center. “The Easter rabbit which originally is not a Christian symbol was first mentioned in 1682- It did not become popular until the 20th century because it sells so well,” explains Professor Dr. Hermann

Kirchhoff in one of his books. Kids get an Easter rabbit made of chocolate and many sweet Easter eggs which are put in an Easter nest which is hidden so the kids have to search for it.

There are always screams of joy when the girls and boys find the nests.

Before Easter, decorated Easter fountains can be admired in the Oberpfalz and in Franconia. In Grafenwoehr, the Vintage Fountain at the bottom of the Annaberg mountain is decorated every year with more than 3,000 Easter eggs. It is especially fascinating to look at in the dark when it is illuminated. | by Renate Gradl

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Vilseck Mayor Hans-Martin Schertl on a dentist’s chair with clinic commander Maj. Benjamin Owen and dental assistant Donna Sypain. In the back: Grafenwöhr Mayor Edgar Knobloch and Mayors Ludwig Biller and Herbert Rudolf from Weiherhammer.

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern

Vilseck Dental Clinic opened Vilseck/Grafenwoehr, Germany – The US Army invested about 4.5 million Euro to renovate and expand its dental clinic at Rose Barracks in Vilseck. The military dentists and dental assistants take care of the soldiers and their families on 25 dentist’s chairs and special treatment rooms.

tal Command, thanked all guest and pointed out that he had already been in Vilseck when the dental clinic was originally opened many years ago and how happy he was to be able to return and be part of the opening of the now renovated and expanded clinic.

Col. Jose Olazagasti, Commander, Bavaria Dental Activity welcomed the German and American guests and thanked them for their support. He also thanked his soldiers and civilians for the many hours they put in to make that day possible. Another thank you went to the State Construction Office, the Garrison Department of Public Works and the US Army Corps of Engineers - Europe District and the many companies that were responsible for the state-of-the-art renovations. “You have accomplished something extraordinary,” said Olazagasti. The general contractor was a joint venture of Mickan Co., Amberg and Peter Gross Co. from Kaiserslautern. Planning was done

by Coplan AG from Weiden.

Lt. Col. Charles Hemphill, Deputy Commander, US Army Corps of Engineers - Europe District, first and foremost thanked the State Construction Office, represented by Deputy Chief Peter Thumann, for its support and cooperation. “You need a strong team of US and German administration offices to realize such a great project!”

The commander of the Vilseck dental clinic, Maj. Benjamin Owen, proudly showed the guests the newly renovated rooms with their modern equipment and 25 dentist’s chairs with X-ray machines for all chairs, CD-scanners and dental lab. The new clinic also features rooms for oral surgery and the treatment of children.

“With the newly renovated building that was expanded to 1,500 m², we can increase our capacities and provide a better quality of life for our soldiers that are stationed here. Additionally, the investment of 4.5 million Euro is proof of the US government‘s strong commitment to the future of the military in Europe and many years of partnership with Bavaria and Germany,” said Col. Mark Colbrook, Commander, US Army Garrison Bavaria. command.

Vilseck Mayor Hans-Martin Schertl was happy about this upgrade of Rose Barracks. “Grafenwöhr Training Area with its military installations at Grafenwöhr and Vilseck has often been called the crown jewel of the Us Army in Europe. With the new dental clinic, another gem was added,” said Schertl. He presented a picture of Vilseck to the commander of the dental

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Hitler’s alleged silver bullet after it was blown up on a railroad track at the northern border of the training area.

“Dora” lives on as a model in the Culture and Military Museum. The two-metersize of the model give visitors an idea of the “Dora’s” huge dimensions. A 1.5-tonfragment of the barrel was found at the location were the weapon was blown up.

Seventy years ago on April 19, 1945 around 1.30 p.m., a large explosion rocked the region. “Dora,” the largest weapon of all times, was blown up on the railroad tracks between Eschenbach and Kirchenthumbach on the northern border of the training area near Metzenhof. Following Hitler‘s orders, German soldiers destroyed the huge artillery gun.

it was blown up there. The second train carrying “Gustav 2” was aimlessly traveling South through the collapsing “Reich.”

It stranded near Metzenhof where it met the same fate. Since only “Dora” had been used in combat and achieved legendary fame, the name “Dora” was used in literature and found its way into everyday language.

The world’s largest guns Following Hitler’s wishes, Krupp AG in Essen developed two 80-centimeter-cannons in 1937: “Heavy Gustav 1 and 2.” During the delivery ceremony, Gustav 1, the largest weapon of all times, was renamed “Dora.” The gun weighed 1.350 tons. The 80-centimeter caliber gun barrel had a length of more than 32 meters and weighed 400 tons. The armor-piercing missile weighed 7.100 kilos and was 6.79 meters long. It had a range of 47 kilometers. The explosion effect was so strong that one missile created a 30-meter-deep crater. Eight trains were necessary to transport the weapon. The cannon had to be assembled on a double-track curve. 4.120 engineers were needed for the construction of the tracks and the emplacement, the assembly, maintenance, security, camouflage etc. 1.500 soldiers belonging to a special artillery unit were needed for fire control and operation.

General Patton visits “Dora” After the end of the war, people literally went on pilgrimages to Metzenhof to seethe blown up cannon. Especially American soldiers wanted a snapshot Hitler’s monster weapon. In the summer of 1945, General George S. Patton visited Metzenhof.

The large iron pieces were not dismantled and transported away until 1950.

“Dora” outside of the Sewastopol fortress During the battles of World War II, “Dora” was used in July 1942 for the bombardment of the Sewastopol fortress on the Crimea. Forty-eight armor-piercing grenades were shot at city’s fortifications. “Dora” was not used in combat again. In September 1943, the cannon arrived at the Army’s maintenance depot at Auerswalde near Chemnitz (Saxony). As the Red Army was approaching from the East and the Americans from the West, 7 | Bavarian Times

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“Dora” at the Culture and Military Museum Gerhard Seemann built a 1:35 scale model of the “Dora Super Heavy Railway Gun.” The model has a length of almost two meters and is on display at the Culture and Military Museum in Grafenwöhr. Another sensational exhibit is an approximately 1.5 ton iron piece from the blown-up barrel of “Dora.” You can also watch the historic movie of General George S. Patton’s visit.

Photo Credit: Gerald Morgenstern (2)

General Patton visited Hitler’s silver bullet “Dora”

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Dragoon troopers conduct vehicle convoy operations and maneuvers during Operation Angry Lion at Bergen NATO Training Area, Germany, Feb. 3, 2015. The troopers are assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and the German soldiers are assigned to 12th Armored Brigade and the 10th Panzer Division.

2nd Cavalry Regiment partners up with German soldiers during Operation Angry Lion

Photo Credit: Sgt. William A. Tanner, 2d Cavalry Regiment public affairs print journalist

BERGEN NATO TRAINING AREA, Germany -- Interoperability is the utmost standard of our NATO allies and 2nd Cavalry Regiment, or CR, works hard to make sure that its Dragoons uphold that standard.

Troopers assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2 CR, participated in multinational training with German soldiers assigned to the 12th Armored Brigade and the 10th Panzer Division during Operation Angry Lion at Bergen NATO Training Area in Bergen, Germany, Jan. 26 - Feb. 6.

The exercise provided many training opportunities at the task force and battalion levels, as well as enhancing the capabilities to plan and conduct operations for more than 1,400 combined participants from both countries.

“From my personal experience, this event is the highlight of my Army career,” said Capt. Nicholas Nelson, commander of Bull Troop. “This is a training event the likes of which I have never seen before.”

Throughout the event, Dragoon troopers along with their German counterparts conducted troop and company-level field situational training exercises culminating in a final squadron and battalion live-fire training exercise.

“Interoperability is about more than our people and equipment

working with our NATO allies,” said Maj. Bryan Frizzelle, Bull Troop operations officer, or S3. “It's about the relationships.”

This exercise is an annual one for German soldiers but is the first year that 2 CR has been integrated into and will be part of the training being conducted.

“One of the things we have taken away from this is how impressed we are with the capabilities of the German Army,” Frizzelle said. “They are an extremely professional organization and a true peer.”

Nelson echoed Frizzelle's sentiment about the opportunity to train with their German counterparts.

“I don't feel like I am working with a foreign Army,” Nelson said.

“I feel like I am working with a part of my higher headquarters.”

With the exercise coming to a close, the overall ability to work together and communicate helps to improve the bond between the Army and its NATO allies.

“This is what the ability to work together looks like,” Frizzelle said. “This is how we strengthen the alliance.” | by Sgt. William A. Tanner, 2d Cavalry Regiment public affairs print journalist Bavarian Times | 8

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Harald Mueller, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Construction and Planning Division chief, charges one of the 10 new electric utility vehicles purchased by the Directorate of Public Works, Jan. 22.

DPW purchases 10 electric cars The new vehicles will be powered by electricity generated from sustainable sources already in place in the garrison.

“The electricity for the new electric vehicles, in large quantity, comes from the numerous solar panels mounted on many roofs of the installation,” said Elisabeth Prem, USAG Bavaria Environmental Department.

DPW will use the new cars to travel among work sites in Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks and the Grafenwoehr Training Area using electric power. While outdated views paint electric cars as ineffectual, the modern vehicles are functional and outfitted for the specific needs of DPW.

Mueller, USAG Bavaria Construction and Planning Division chief.

The purchase of the electric cars adds to USAG Bavaria's track record for environmentalism, which includes successful Net Zero waste initiatives and several awards for the most environmental U.S. Army installation.

Col. Mark Colbrook, USAG Bavaria commander, approved the order of the electric vehicles to reduce fuel costs and support energy saving policies of the U.S. government.

“The purchase of electric commercial vehicles is one of many initiatives of the garrison environmental protection programs,” said Colbrook. “We protect the environment and still save energy costs.”

Franz Zeilmann contributed to reporting.

“The electric utility vehicles have a range of about 100 kilometers, are equipped and constructed for the needs of the different workshops and consume only about a third of the energy and maintenance costs of conventional vehicles,” said Harald

| by Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs

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VILSECK, Germany – The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Directorate of Public Works received a shipment of 10 electric utility vehicles to use in their daily operations, Jan. 22.

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Recycling bins with both German and English labels are scattered throughout USAG Bavaria.

Recycling done right GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – One of the most challenging aspects of living abroad is adjusting to small lifestyle changes.

For ex-pats in Germany, a pervasive issue is recycling.

Photo Credit: Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs

While many communities in the U.S. have adopted recycling, Germany has a standardized system that recycles a maximum amount of varied materials. Like all recycling systems, Germany's hinges on the proper sorting of refuse.

But, the system can get a little complicated, and because of the cultural barrier, foreigners in Germany may not understand the purpose of the Gelb sack, or what Restmuell is, or that old printer cartridges are not Bio. This means that those living off post may get a disapproving look from a neighbor or an instructive note from a sanitation worker if recyclables aren't sorted correctly.

Even community members on post must follow the guidelines.

While recycling paper causes little confusion, other bits of refuse, such as mixed materials, light bulbs and packaging, require more know-how.

Glass jars and wine, oil, beer and juice bottles get thrown into the glass or “Glas” containers. Ceramics, such as china and porcelain cannot be recycled; neither can mirrors nor light bulbs. Also, wine bottles must be uncorked -- the corks go into Restmuell -- before recycling.

If different bins are available for brown, green and clear glass, use them. Off post, glass is usually recycled in designated areas away from residential zones, such as grocery store parking lots.

Because sanitation workers sort glass by hand, it is courteous to give food and drink containers a quick rinse before recycling.

All dry paper goes in bins (usually blue) sometimes labeled “Papier.” Breaking down the cardboard boxes is the most grueling part of paper recycling. Aside from the boxes, all newspapers, magazines, books, used paper, paper bags and other paper products can be tossed in without much grunt work.

Packaging made of multiple materials, such as the plastic front and paper back of a tooth brush box, can be recycled as well, albeit in individual receptacles. The paper goes into the paper recycling, while the plastic front gets tossed into the yellow bin or a Gelb sack.

Yellow bins and Gelb sacks are the jack-of-all-trades of the recycling world. Plastics, from drink bottles to yogurt containers, get recycled here. Plastic bags, packaging, shampoo, lotion and soap bottles, along with foil and plastic packaging are all Gelb sack-worthy. Composite goods, like milk cartons, go here as well, along with empty spray bottles and plastic trays for fruits and vegetables.

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Those who live and recycle off-post must contend with one more container: Bio. Think of these brown Bio bins as compost. Any kitchen scraps or plant trimmings go here. Also acceptable are coffee filters, feathers, hair, sawdust and tea bags without their paper tags.

Because hazardous waste is often flammable and contaminates recyclables, it necessitates separate disposal. Hazardous materials, such as paint, paint thinners, cleaning products, toners, batteries, automotive fluids and pesticides, are labeled with “danger,” “warning” or “caution.” Any product with these warnings cannot be thrown out with household recyclables or trash.

E-waste, handheld electronics or anything that uses electricity -- fans, blenders, TVs, toasters, refrigerators -- must also be disposed of separately. E-waste contains harmful substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium that could prove toxic if disposed of improperly. Moreover, e-waste has salvageable materials, such as copper and aluminum that can be re-used in other products.

Community members can dispose of all hazardous materials and e-waste at the Grafenwoehr Recycling Yard, across from Range 118. They recycle everything from car batteries to toner cartridges and florescent light bulbs. The recycling center in Rose Barracks will take only dry-cell and car batteries, but the Self Help Center there will accept any refuse but car batteries and e-waste. The Tower Barracks Self Help center will accept everything except car batteries.

On post, a separate container exists for metal. Tin cans and soda cans make up the bulk of this haul. Off-post, however, metal goes into the Gelb sacks.

As with glass bottles, all plastic and metal containers should get a rinse before heading to the recycling receptacles.

Drop boxes for dry cell batteries are scattered throughout post at the PX, commissary and the barracks. However, the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division must dispose of lithium and magnesium batteries.

Those living in an off-post neighborhood without yellow bins can get Gelb sacks. Rolls of these yellow plastic bags can be picked up at designated gas stations or at the local Rathaus.

The bags can be placed outside near the street on a specific day of the week to be picked up.

For more information on recycling or disposing of hazardous waste and e-waste, contact the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division at DSN 475-7711, CIV 09641-83-7711, or visit their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/USAGGEnvironmental

Waste, or Restmuell, is for household and miscellaneous trash.

Tissues get tossed here, not with paper. Cigarette butts, wine corks, broken glass, ceramics, wet or grease-stained paper, mirrors, rubber and home repair scraps, such as nails, screws and wire are considered “waste.” For those living on post who don't compost, food scraps and plant clippings also belong here.

| by Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs

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Members of the Eschenbach City Council and Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment spent a day training together on Grafenwoehr, Feb. 18.

1-91st Cav. Regt. hosts Eschenbach to training GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Members of the Eschenbach City Council including Mayor Peter Lehr, joined Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment for a day of weapons training here, Feb. 18.

Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Hohenfels

“This training event is another great opportunity to continue our strong relationship with our hosts in the City of Eschenbach.

Many of our soldiers live in Eschenbach, so it's very rewarding for us to share a slice of Army culture and give our neighbors a glimpse into the every-day life of a U.S. Soldier,” said 2nd Lt. Charles Thompson, assistant squadron fire support officer.

The council members received a safety briefing, and basic instructions on position, aiming, breathing and trigger squeezing.

Donning their gear, they then headed out to the range for the basic weapons qualification round. Council members fired at targets ranging from 50 meters to 300 meters in the three basic positions, supported prone, unsupported prone, and foxhole or kneeling.

“For me, this is not new,” said Lehr who trained at Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels several times during his thirty years in the German Bundeswehr. Some of the other council members could not say the same.

“I have never fired a gun before,” said Sabine Schultes. “I think 50 meters will be enough for me.”

It was the first time for Peter Nasser as well, who nevertheless scored a respectable 26 points and said he had a great time.

“It was very nice to come here and see the training and what the guys are doing here,” he added.

“An important part of being good neighbors is fostering a shared understanding of how we live, train, and work. We appreciate the hospitality of our German hosts and neighbors, and value the opportunity to show them what we can do. It's an added bonus if we get to have some fun doing it,” said Thompson.

While Eschenbach community members have been invited to participate in training before, this marked the first time the City Council was invited. Eight of the 16 members attended.

Lt. Col. Kyle A. Reed, commander 1-91st Cav. Regt., said the squadron enjoys a great relationship with their partner city.

“We have made an effort to include them in our significant ceremonies, events and festivals, as well as being a part of their community,” Reed said. “The benefit of understanding their culture and their experience, and of them in turn understanding how we operate, helps the partnership but more important it helps our understanding of each other.”

| by Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs Bavarian Times | 12

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An old-style recruitment poster is displayed at the Reed Museum as part of one of their exhibits during a Dragooning ceremony at the museum, located at Rose Barracks, Germany, May 5, 2014.

Had a chance to visit the 2 CR Reed Museum yet?

“Reed Museum along with the 2d Regiment of Dragoon's Heritage Center helps to provide unique opportunities for the Troopers of the 2d Cavalry Regiment and the United States Army Garrison Bavaria community at large,” said Ryan T. Meyer, the Regimental Museum Curator.

Troopers and their families visit year round to view exhibits that display weaponry and gear from prior conflicts, as well as, numerous text panels that help them to understand what it truly means to be a “Dragoon.”

Employees of the museum take pride in their displays and while its specialty is 2 CR memorabilia, the museum and its employees, still find time to provide educational programs and services for a variety of military and civilian audiences while helping to enhance morale and esprit de corps for current members of the Regiment.

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“We give people a chance to interpret the history of one of the most storied units of the United States Army through photographs, letters, and historic objects,” said Meyer. “We want to provide people with the opportunity to experience our unit's rich history, right here in Bavaria.”

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ROSE BARRACKS, Germany -- Every Trooper, past and present, has that moment or memory from their time with the Regiment that helps them identify themselves as a Dragoon. The Reed Museum makes it their mission to not only treasure but preserve those memories for future generations to come.

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An exhibit displayed at The Reed Museum shows visitors what older cavalry uniforms used to look like during a Dragooning ceremony at the museum, located at Rose Barracks, Germany, May 5, 2014.

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Cultural classes get creative at Hohenfels

HOHENFELS, Germany -- Being stationed overseas can be an opportunity for grand adventure and personal growth, but it can also be a bit frightening. Far from family and friends, surrounded by new sights, sounds and smells, it's not unusual for newcomers to suffer some anxiety as they try to adjust to their unfamiliar surroundings.

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Hohenfels' Relocation Readiness Program offers a solution in the form of various classes designed to help Soldiers, civilians and family members feel more confident here in Germany.

“One of our main missions is to ensure our family members receive some cultural adaption, awareness, understanding and education so that they're more comfortable in the community and that they're prepared to be good ambassadors for the U.S.” said Lara Claggett, Army Community Service acting division chief.

The staples of the program are the “Host Nation Orientation” and the “Hallo Hohenfels” class which both serve not only to familiarize newcomers with Hohenfels, but also as an introduc-

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tion to German culture, traditions, and more practical matters such as shopping and riding the train.

But in the year and a half since Nickayla Myers-Garner joined the Relocation Readiness staff as a contractor, the classes have expanded to include a wide variety of cultural experiences, such as a trip to a local Kirwa festival, hiking to hidden castle ruins in nearby neighborhoods, or how to get “Fest Dressed” in the local Bavarian style.

“We look out for cultural differences -- like the “Get Fest Dressed” class; trachten -- traditional clothing -- is something unique here, especially in Bavaria, so we decided to make a class to help people understand what they mean and how to wear them, and then we take them out to have a hands-on experience,” said Rick Iglesias, Relocation Readiness Program.

“When I'm developing a class, I really think about when I was a young spouse, new to Germany, and I didn't know anything,” Myers-Garner added. “I have a very inquisitive personality and I wanted to get more involved, get to know the Germans

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Participants in Hohenfels Relocation Readiness Center classes enjoy a diverse selection of cultural experiences such as this trip to Thurn and Taxis palace in Regensburg, Germany, recently.

and have a cultural experience. I didn't know in the beginning how to find out and learn about those things, and now I get to share those insights and introduce people who are new to some of the great experiences available here.”

Along with practical classes like train orientation and grocery shopping comparisons between commissary and off-post stores, Relocation Readiness offers trips to Easter and Christmas markets, brewery tours, and even cake and coffee.

Another source of new classes is community members themselves. Myers-Garner draws inspiration from her own students, and the questions they pose.

“The German tradition of coffee and cake is a very interesting one which not many people know about,” Myers-Garner said.

“We go to a former palace farm near the Bavarian forest that's now an antique store and the ladies that run it tell us all about the coffee and cake tradition while we're actually having coffee and cake. Do you know why there are so many single pieces of cake in the bakeries? No? Then come to the class.”

“I might have a student ask me about something, and maybe it seems normal to me because I've been here for eight years, and we'll realize that's something new to people, and we'll develop a class,” she said.

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Recently, the Relocation Readiness team just led its first class geared for children; “Rummaging 'round Regensburg -- a Historical Scavenger Hunt for Children.”

fels,” she said. “It's rewarding to see people grow, and after taking these classes they are armed with information which makes them feel more confident to get out.”

Initially approached by a Cub Scout leader looking to help her scouts earn a merit badge, Myers-Garner developed the scavenger hunt. Drawing on her past experience as an elementary school teacher, she created a program that was both educational and fun.

Hohenfels ranks near the top in the entire Army as far as class participation in the Readiness Relocation program. Iglesias said most programs on other posts don't offer the wide variety or the hands-on approach of the Hohenfels classes.

Working with Hohenfels Elementary School teacher Colleen Caputo, they developed a list of items throughout the city such as a giant mural of David and Goliath, a statue of an eagle, and a gargoyle rain spout for the children to hunt during the tour.

“This is a demographic that we have not touched on in our program before, so it was really rewarding to be able to draw in those young community members,” Myers-Garner said. She added that despite the wind and snow, the children were too engaged to complain.

“They were very curious and very enthusiastic and asked really cool questions,” she said.

Myers-Garner uses the same technique with her adult classes.

“I work really hard to make them educational but fun,” she said, and it's working. On the class evaluations, many clients are surprised by the term “training.”

“They'll say, 'but this was a trip,'” Myers-Garner laughed. “And I'll say, this was an educational, cultural and language training that you were unaware of because it was so fun!”

“Nickayla's enthusiasm and passion draws people in,” he added. “We get a lot of repeat customers. The gateway to that is usually 'Hallo Hohenfels.' At Newcomers Orientation they learn about all the stuff we do and all they awesome classes we offer and they start from there, and the next thing they're telling all their friends … and now we need to add more classes!”

Classes regularly fill up, with a recent trip to Dietfurt's unique Chinese-themed Fasching parade reaching max capacity in only three days. Participants have even journeyed from Ansbach, Grafenwoehr and Vilseck to take part in a Hohenfels class.

Relocation Readiness also supplies a welcome package to newcomers with a CD of calendars, events and programs from various agencies on post as well as tourist maps and brochures of the surrounding communities. They'll even mail the package out so incoming families can start planning before they even arrive.

“The success of this program is not because we have more money or resources, it's because Nickayla and Rick really care, and they want our Soldiers and family members to thrive,” Claggett said

Yet the lessons stick. Myers-Garner said it's very rewarding when her students approach her later and tell her of trips they took on the train and experiences they've had visiting other cities.

“Or sometimes I'll see people posting a question on one of the spouse Facebook pages, and I see one of my students pipe in with the answer, and I know they learned that at “Hallo Hohen-

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From left, Lt. Col. Gregory Orrell, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria chief of staff, Serge Kearse, chief of sports and fitness for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Edward Hickmon, USAG Bavaria supervisory sports specialist and Col. John Meyer III, 2nd Cavalry Regiment commander, officially open the Functional Fitness Center with a ribbon cutting at the Rose Barracks Memorial Fitness Center, Jan. 8.

Located in the Memorial Fitness Center in Rose Barracks, The Box gives Soldiers and civilians space for CrossFit-inspired workouts.

VILSECK, Germany -- U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria officially opened “The Box,” a room completely devoted to Functional Fitness, in the Rose Barracks Memorial Fitness Center, Jan. 12.

For example, if someone cannot manage a pull up, they can use gymnastic rings to do an easier, adapted version of the exercise.

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation created the Functional Fitness room in Rose Barracks to provide Soldiers, civilians and family members an alternate space to work out.

“It's designed for different abilities,” said Brown. “There are a lot of variations.”

Functional Fitness -- a CrossFit-inspired workout -- focuses on muscles and strength-building that aids in every-day tasks. Participants go through a circuit of exercises designed to keep them moving to improve both cardio and strength.

Family and MWR designed The Box to meet the specific workout needs of Functional Fitness, said 2nd Lt. Chris Brown, Charlie Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, who is a Functional Fitness trainer for The Box.

The Box will offer Functional Fitness classes, open gym-use and specific times for unit-organized fitness. Prior to using the area for open gym or PT, individuals and unit-leaders must take a safety and orientation course led by certified trainers.

The orientation focuses on safety, proper form, equipment usage and ends with a short workout, explained Serge Kearse, chief of sports and fitness for Family and MWR. “We want to make sure that when people are using this room, they're fully trained and using it properly,” said Kearse.

“Functional Fitness to me is about going from exercise to exercise,” said Brown. “What's exciting to me about this is that it's a space to go from movement to movement to movement without having to wait for [equipment.]”

The Box is also set up to ensure that each exercise can be modified according to each person's strength and skill level.

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Pfc. Noel R. Sawyer Jr. (Left), a cavalry scout assigned to Palehorse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment stands next to his father, Master Sgt. Noel R. Sawyer Sr. (Right), an observer coach controller with Grizzly Team assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, after his platoon completed their Squad Lane during Allied Spirit I at Hohenfels Training Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 21, 2015.

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Before they were Soldiers, they were father and son HOHENFELS, Germany -- Growing up as the son of a career U.S. Army Soldier is not an easy life for a kid. Long days, late nights, missed birthdays and holidays can be tough to handle for both the Soldier and his family. It takes love, trust and a true understanding from one's family to not only endure the military life but to thrive and make it a successful one. It's this type of environment that has helped Pfc. Noel R. Sawyer Jr., a cavalry scout assigned to Palehorse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment determine what it was that he wanted to do with his life.

“I joined because my dad loved it and I thought I would be a good asset to the Army,” said Pfc. Sawyer. “I wanted to be a cavalry scout, like my dad, and I already knew a lot about it.”

Sawyer's dad, Master Sgt. Noel R. Sawyer Sr., is an Observer Coach Trainer (OC/T) with Grizzly Team assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. But unlike countless other men who have served their country faithfully and lived to see their children do the same, he's fortunate enough to be able to help his son, by teaching him the job he knows all too well.

“My dad is the OC/T for our platoon out here and I learn a lot

from him,” said Pfc. Sawyer. “It's nice to be able to have a conversation with him about how to do better because he's been in a long time and we share the same job.”

Seeing the two Soldiers, side-by-side, and the respect that each of them has for one another is more than noticeable. It seemingly transcends the bond that a mentor has with one of his junior enlisted Soldiers.

“He was often deployed as I was growing up but we've always been really close,” said Pfc. Sawyer. “My dad is my best friend and we've always been able to talk and be honest with each other.”

The word “Army” was never a bad word growing up in the Sawyer household. Even from a young age, Pfc. Sawyer experienced things that were only available to him because of his dad's job.

“He grew up around the Squadron, Bradley's and Tanks,” said Master Sgt. Sawyer. “When he was younger, I would take him to work with me during Sergeant's Time training and he got to do some cool things like the 'Call for Fire' trainer.”

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Master Sgt. Noel R. Sawyer Sr. (Left), an observer coach controller with Grizzly Team assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center talks to his son, Pfc. Noel R. Sawyer Jr. (Middle) a cavalry scout assigned to Palehorse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, after his son's platoon completed their Squad Lane during Allied Spirit I at Hohenfels Training Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 21, 2015.

to help him make an easier path for himself throughout his life either by teaching him through his own actions or by relating to him through his past experiences.

“When I found out he was going to join, I sat him down and we talked about what it was like to be gone a lot as well as other things that come with joining the Army,” said Master Sgt. Sawyer. “But as soon as he was in, he was in. That is when I told him about all of the cool stuff.”

was a scout platoon sergeant and a Squadron master gunner, everything after that has been my 'victory lap'.”

As one career comes to an end, another one begins but as the future approaches, Pfc. Sawyer is determined to not only make his dad proud but to support his father no matter what.

“Whatever he decides to do, I'm behind him,” said Pfc. Sawyer.

“I hope to be like him one day. That's my goal.”

With his career coming to an end, Master Sgt. Sawyer wants to make sure that his son sees that he can enjoy the military life style while still being successful in the job field they share.

“I am close to retiring and I wanted to make sure I ended on a high note,” said Master Sgt. Sawyer. “All I ever wanted to be

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Jiu jitsu club offers free classes in Hohenfels HOHENFELS, Germany -- Last year, the Hohenfels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team competed in 27 tournaments in five countries, with 37 competitors bringing home a total of 115 medals. As 2015 gets into full swing, instructor Jeremy Workman said the schools' focus is shifting.

Since its inception in 2011, more than 300 students have participated with the club. Last year, HBJJ became a private organization, which allowed Workman to offer the class for free.

With many of his long-time students and members of the competition team having recently PCSed, Workman said the club will focus less on competition this year, and more on special events such as family get-togethers and barbeques.

Family and community has always been a large part of the club with Workman's wife and children joining him on the mat.

“This is family time for me,” he said. “At least half the kids in the kids' class have parents in the adult class.”

Workman keeps the children's class informal, focusing more on fitness and fun.

“For the younger kids, it's almost like a tumblers class,” he said. “We have a lot of fun, and you kind of have to trick them into learning something.”

Several children enrolled this year specifically due to bullying issues, and much of Workman's curriculum for youth focuses on anti-bullying techniques.

“It's more of a fun thing, like I'm going to pretend to be a bully and put them in those situations where they're building the confidence on how to handle that,” Workman said.

Workman stresses that there is no hitting in his approach; it's more about negotiations and learning how to manipulate an opponent's arms so they are unable to strike you.

“It's a safe approach,” he said. “Nobody's getting hit, nobody's getting hurt, and you're not getting bullied.”

HBJJ meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Arena, building 47 across from the fire station, and Workman welcomes newcomers of every skill level. There's no need to register, just walk in, sign a waiver and join the class.

Michael Green, who teaches Tae Kwon Do classes on post, has been with HBJJ since it opened its doors. He said that being able to jump right into jiu jitsu is one of the things many people appreciate about the sport.

“In Tae Kwon Do you have to get to a certain level before you can apply any of it,” Green said. “With jiu jitsu, you can hit the ground rolling from day one. You can do it from the very beginning level without having to know anything. You just work your way up into it.”

And Workman's students are definitely working their way up, with seven adults being promoted to blue belt this year along with four children to yellow and one to orange.

“BJJ promotions are very hard to come by,” Workman said.

“Moving from white belt to blue is a major accomplishment and only three percent of our total students have made the transition.”

These students can now shoulder some of the instruction, taking a newcomer through some of the basic moves.

Of the multitude of students who have spent time at HBJJ, each comes with their own set of goals. Some just want to get fit, others want to compete, and some want to transition into Mixed Martial Arts. (MMA) Workman welcomes them all and will sometimes offer special class nights where the focus may shift to one or another fighting discipline.

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from different backgrounds, with different personalities and fighting styles, and that's nice,” Workman said.

impact that you get in many sports. It's difficult, but it's not the kind of difficult that breaks your body.”

“We're not an MMA school,” he added, “but a well-rounded fighter might want to add different things to his tool belt. Doing BJJ will make you ready for any kind of fighting, because nine out of ten times a fight will go to the ground.”

Workman said many members also enjoy the cultural experience of practicing with local German BJJ groups in Regensburg and Velburg, as well as the international travel associated with competition.

Students can also meet daily at the Arena during lunch for extra fitness work or coaching on a specific technique.

“We went to four other countries last year, plus a lot of different cities in Germany,” he said. “We'll go, we'll fight, and then we'll walk around some European city for a day or two. It's awesome.”

“Our fitness is tough,” Workman said. “Some people come in just wanting to learn some techniques, but the folks who take advantage of our fitness training are passing their PT tests with flying colors.”

Capt. Andrew Boyd said that that fitness training is a large part of what has kept him coming to class for the past two years.

“And the friendly atmosphere,” he added. “To not only be in a competitive environment but a very sportsman-like competitive environment.”

Despite the rigorous training, Workman said BJJ is safer than many other sports.

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Children's class (ages 4-12) runs from 5 - 6 p.m. followed by the Family Class (Teens 13+ and Adults 18+) from 6 - 8 p.m. Offering the classes for free also allows potential students to get a taste of the sport with no commitment.

“We have plenty of talent on the mat, and we're ready to help everybody learn on a new level,” Workman said.

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Hohenfels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu trains five days a week, and it shows. In 2014, they competed in 27 tournaments in five countries, with 37 competitors bringing home a total of 115 medals.

Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment is unofficially welcomed to Ada Garrison, Latvia, Jan. 12. The troop will be partnering with the Latvian Forces Infantry Brigade in support of Operational Atlantic Resolve.

U.S. troops resume Atlantic Resolve training in Eastern Europe WASHINGTON – U.S. Army troops resumed Operation Atlantic Resolve land-forces training of allied and partner forces this week as 75 Stryker combat vehicles arrived in Eastern Europe, Pentagon Press spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said today.

The training will take place in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, Warren added, and continues to demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO allies.

The Stryker combat vehicles are from U.S. Army Europe's 2nd Cavalry Regiment, elements of which will conduct training in Eastern Europe alongside soldiers from allied and partner nations, Warren said, adding that much of the training will focus on individual and team tasks.

Defense Department spokeswoman Air Force Lt. Col. Vanessa Hillman said the training also will include combined, multinational platoon-level exercises and live fires involving a combination of vehicle and foot-soldier maneuvers.

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Enhanced Multinational Training According to Warren, “Since April 2014 the U.S. Army has conducted continuous, enhanced multinational training and security cooperation activities with allies and partners in the region due to increased regional tensions following Russia's illegal actions in Ukraine.”

The Stryker combat vehicle is an eight-wheeled, air- and ground-transportable light-armored vehicle built for the Army

by General Dynamics Land Systems. It has a Caterpillar engine, a 310-mile operational range, a 60-mile-an-hour top speed, and armor. Its primary armament is a Protector M-151 remote weapon station with one of two machine guns or an automatic grenade launcher.

Fort Hood, Texas, that were involved in Atlantic Resolve training before the holiday break. 2nd Cavalry elements will conduct training in the four countries until March 31, 2015.

“There will be approximately one cavalry troop each in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia,” Warren said, explaining that one cavalry troop has about 20 Stryker vehicles.

Training Regional Allies and Partners Hillman said that while elements of 2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in Atlantic Resolve, the unit also will conduct a decisiveaction, training-environment exercise called Saber Junction.

That exercise will take place, she said, in the German Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr training areas and in the Black Sea region, with U.S. soldiers working alongside those from more than a dozen other NATO and partner nations.

The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division -- the Army's regionally aligned force for Europe -- is expected to be the next rotational Atlantic Resolve unit when the 2nd Cavalry Regiment's rotation ends.

The Army's ongoing, enhanced training is supported by about $1 billion in funding from the European Reassurance Initiative, Hillman said.

This allocation is designed to enable DoD to continue efforts to reassure NATO allies, she added, and bolster the security and capacity of allies and partners in the region.

| by Cheryl Pellerin, DoD News, Defense Media Activity

Atlantic Resolve training involves about 550 European-based American personnel and 75 Stryker vehicles. The Stryker group is based in Germany.

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Members of the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters deployed to Europe from Fort Carson, Colo., today in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

4th ID assumes mission command of Operation Atlantic Resolve

Operation Atlantic Resolve is focused on strengthening relationships and building interoperability among allies and demonstrating the United States' continued commitment to the NATO alliance.

The roughly 100 Soldiers who make up the MCE now serve as an intermediate headquarters for U.S. Army Europe under the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces concept. The 4ID, based out of Fort Carson, Colo., is the first division-level headquarters to deploy to Europe as part of the RAF concept.

Maj. Gen. Paul LaCamera, 4ID commanding general, has directed Brig. Gen. Randy George, deputy commanding general, to lead the MCE. The MCE is a staff element made up of personnel from across the division, and is tailored to provide command and control for all U.S. ground forces participating in Operation Atlantic Resolve.

“4ID's presence in Europe provides Army Europe a unique set of capabilities and greater flexibility to respond to future contingencies,” said George. “Under Operation Atlantic Resolve we are improving our ability to operate alongside our allied and partner nation armies as we work and train together. Through 23 | Bavarian Times

these shared experiences we strengthen the institutional trust among our allied armies, strengthen our interoperability and demonstrate our commitment to the NATO alliance.”

Since April, Army Europe has conducted continuous, enhanced multinational training and security cooperation activities with allies and partners in Europe. Currently, OAR's enhanced land force training and security cooperation activities are taking place in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland; with plans to expand to include Romania and Bulgaria in the near future.

In addition to deploying the MCE, the 4ID will periodically send Soldiers to Europe to participate in a number of multinational exercises over the coming months, as a part of the RAF mission.

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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - The Mission Command Element (MCE) of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) Headquarters assumed mission command responsibility of the land forces training of Operation Atlantic Resolve today, following a transfer of mission brief to U.S. Army Europe Headquarters leadership, here.

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The Vilseck High School Junior ROTC performs during the anniversary of the WWII liberation of Czechoslovakia in Rokycany, Czech Republic, Nov. 16, 2014.

JROTC help honor the history of Czech liberation ROKYCANY, Czech Republic -- There are many advantages military high school dependents stationed overseas get to enjoy over their stateside counterparts. One of these advantages is getting to experience locations with significant stories in history. Many get to travel to places most high school students only read about in history books.

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The Vilseck High School, 18th Junior ROTC Falcon Battalion, makes it a point for their cadets to make the most of these types of opportunities that exist while living in Bavaria.

Rokycany has continued its special relationship with its American friends living in Germany after the fall of the Iron Curtain.

Over the years, Falcon Battalion has supported Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations, specifically Post 10394 in Grafenwoehr with several events like the one in Rokycany.

The battalion has built a special relationship with the citizens of Rokycany, American and Czech veterans of World War II, and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed in Rose Barracks. 2CR's history is embedded with the Rokycany liberation as it was 2CR troops that first entered the town.

On Nov. 16, 2014, 18 cadets from the Falcon Battalion traveled to Rokycany, Czech Republic to participate in the celebration of liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany during World War II; this marked the 25th year Rokycany has celebrated its liberation.

The experience is one none of the cadets will soon forget.

To take part in re-living history made memories and provided something a classroom education often lacks when studying history.

The area around Rokycany marks the furthest point east that U.S. Forces advanced before Germany's surrender. This celebration is one of many unique opportunities VHS JROTC cadets.

This commemoration gave Cadets a real connection to a piece of history and created a deeper understanding of one of the most influential events in the 20th century. The cadets are already talking about what they will do at next year's ceremony.

The cadets provided a color guard and an exhibition drill team to help Rokycany remember the sacrifices of its own citizens and the Allied forces that fought to help liberate the country.

Czechoslovakia spent the longest amount of time under Nazi occupation. The German army seized power in September 1938 when Hitler moved unopposed into the country.

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Army paralegal looking out for Soldiers during tough times GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Pfc. Isaac Kim is not someone most Soldiers want to see. It usually means something has gone wrong.

tive to track down a key witness who was critical in the judge's decision to release the accused Soldier from confinement during the trial.

Tucked away in a small office on the top floor of the Grafenwoehr Legal Center, Kim is one of two paralegal specialists working for the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command's Office of the Staff Judge Advocate's Trial Defense Services team. Their job is to help and prepare Soldiers charged with violations of the Uniform Military Code of Justice -- the U.S. Department of Defense's legal code.

Kim said he's just a small part of the legal process, but he still feels that he's making a difference. “I always try to remember that the Soldiers we see are just human beings who've made some mistakes. We're just trying to help them out. A lot of times, we're all they have left,” said Kim.

“We're like the defense attorneys for the U.S. Army,” said Kim. “A lot of Soldiers don't know what their rights are. That's where we can help.”

Although helping Soldiers through a difficult time in their career is not where Pfc. Issac Kim saw himself more than a year ago, he's happy with his decision to join the Army and become a paralegal specialist. So happy, in fact, that he's already determined to make the Army a career.

Kim is first person most Soldiers meet when they visit Trial Defense Services, and that's not a bad thing. His calm demeanor and shy smile instantly puts you at ease.

Even though working through the complexities of the military justice system is challenging, Kim feels like he has found his niche.

“I love to meet people,” said Kim. “I think it's important to learn their background and history, so we can help them out. They may be in trouble, but that's when they need someone the most.”

“I guess I just got lucky,” he said.

Kim has been in the Army for less than a year, and an even shorter time as a paralegal. He's a numbers guy, with a background in finance and real estate, but he has quickly picked up the skills that many Army paralegal specialists take years to acquire, said his supervisor, Sgt. Aimee Furr, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Grafenwoehr Trial Defense Services.

“This job is not physically demanding, but it is emotionally demanding. Paralegals need a maturity to handle difficult situations,” said Furr. “Some people can get up and run from the start; that's Pfc. Kim.” Kim has already had a huge impact on the life of at least one Soldier. During a recent court martial trial, Kim took the initia-

Many of the Soldiers who have been helped by him probably feel the same way.

| by Christian Marquardt, 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command

JMTC Soldier of the Month -- Feb. 2015 Pfc. Isaac Kim Paralegal Specialist, Trial Defense Services 7th Army JMTC Office of Staff Judge Advocate, Grafenwoehr, Germany Hometown: Richmond, VA

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Michael Danna is currently doing an internship working with psychiatric patients in a clinic located in Frankfurt am Main. He begins his university studies at the Goethe University in Frankfurt this coming fall.

Student earns rare perfect score on AP test HOHENFELS, Germany -- Whether it's the Olympics or a game of bowling, a perfect score is hard to come by, yet Hohenfels Middle/High School student Michael Danna achieved just that on his Advanced Placement German Language and Culture Exam, last year.

fore going to Hohenfels High School, my German got better as I spent more time learning in German. The AP German course also helped to prepare me well for the exam.”

With approximately 4 million AP exams taken by 1.5 million U.S. high school juniors in seniors in 2014, only 285 students earned every point possible on an exam, which includes multiple choice questions and free-response sections. That is roughly .02 percent of students. Additionally, Danna was one of only 41 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP German Exam.

“This makes me so proud to hear,” Jay said. “Mike really turned himself around during his final two years in high school.

Through the encouragement of his high school teachers and administrators he decided to apply himself and excel. He regretted not being able to take more advanced placement classes before he graduated from Hohenfels High School.”

AP Exams are reported on a five point scale, where a five is equivalent to a grade of A in the corresponding college course.

Danna received the top score of five.

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Danna graduated in June and is currently doing an internship working with psychiatric patients in a clinic located in Frankfurt am Main. He begins his university studies at the Goethe University in Frankfurt this coming fall.

In 2014, more than 3,900 colleges and universities around the world received AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, and/or consideration in the admission process, with many colleges and universities in the U.S. offering credit in one or more subjects for qualifying AP scores. To learn more about AP, please visit exploreap.org.

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“AP courses and exams are college-level, and require hard work and focus on the part of students and their teachers, “said Trevor Packer, senior vice president of instruction at the College Board. “On behalf of the College Board, we congratulate the students and community members who make challenging coursework and focused practice a priority, and who motivate and encourage all students to capture their academic potential.”

Danna's father, Jay Danna, was equally excited.

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Hohenfels' Relay for Life event coordinator Eilene Campsey shows off two Hohenfels super heroes designed to incorporate this year's “Super Heroes Wanted” theme at the Relay for Life kickoff meeting, recently.

Super Heroes wanted to help fight cancer HOHENFELS, Germany -- “Super Heroes Wanted!”

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That's the theme for this year's second annual “Relay for Life” at Hohenfels, and the American Cancer Society (ACS) fundraising event kicked off with an information meeting and celebration here, recently.

Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event of the American Cancer Society where teams of participants take turns walking around a track for a designated length of time, often 24 hours, with the goal being having at least one member of your team on the track the entire event.

The event began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000. The following year, more than 300 people joined him. Today, almost four million people participate in more than 5,200 Relay events in the U.S. each year. It is estimated that Relay for Life has raised more than $5 billion for cancer research since its inception.

Last year, 16 Hohenfels teams raised almost $18,000. This year, event organizer Eilene Campsey is hoping to up the ante.

“This event today is to celebrate the kickoff of the 'Relay' season and start getting it in people's minds and out in the community,” Campsey said. “We want people to get excited about starting their teams, and give them a lot of time to prepare, organize, fundraise and work with the super hero theme.”

Participants create a team and sign up at the Relay for Life website. They can then email a link to friends, family and coworkers who can post donations to the team directly from the American Cancer Society's website.

Volunteers were on hand at the meeting to help people register for the event and Campsey spoke about various fundraising ideas such as a cupcake sale that earned hundreds of dollars last year. She also distributed various supplies such as ribbons, bracelets, stickers and team packets.

“Do whatever it is you need to get your team excited about participating in this event,” she said. “We're hoping to see some capes and costumes -- maybe even design your own super hero.”

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From left, Spc. Aurielle Polynice, Staff Sgt. Duane Reno, Pfc. Kiari Mhoon and Sgt. Tyrell Mays pay homage to the Beatles during the Soldier Show at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Oct. 28.

Almost four million people participate in more than 5,200 Relay events in the U.S. each year. It is estimated that Relay for Life has raised more than $5 billion for cancer research since its inception.

That should be no problem for the Hohenfels Health Clinic Team who marched in super hero gear last year.

Besides raising money for cancer research, Campsey said one of the main goals of the event is to celebrate survivors and caregivers and to remember those who lost the fight.

“We had the shirts with Captain American, Superman, stuff like that -- people ripping out of their shirts and everything,” said Sgt. Lawrence Mione, last year's health clinic team leader.

Last year, the health clinic raised over $3,500 and was recognized at the kickoff celebration with a certificate as a Silver Level Rising Star. The ACS recognizes teams and individuals for their contribution efforts with a series of levels going all the way up to Ruby Level for $50,000.

“The fundraising happens before the event itself,” said Campsey. “All of that money becomes a part of your team's totals, and 100 percent gets donated to the various institutions that conduct research.”

Each Relay event across the nation begins with a 'Survivors Lap' with all the cancer survivors at the event taking the first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over cancer while being cheered on by the other participants.

This year's event will take place on June 6 at Hohenfels and it's not too late to join a team or create one. If you're interested in creating, joining, or donating to a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/hohenfelsmc, or contact ACS at 466-4860 or civilian 09472-83-4860.

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If you regularly check your feet, you are more likely to detect nerve damage, also known as neuropathy, at an early stage.

How diabetics can avoid mistakes in their everyday life

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Correctly testing your blood sugar and checking your feet (djd/pt). In the course of their daily routine, diabetics often forget about their illness and secondary damages may develop unnoticed. Physicians provide tips on how to avoid this. You should practice testing your blood sugar with your physician’s assistant since it is often not done correctly. It is equally important to regularly check your feet to detect possible nerve damage caused by diabetes at an early stage. First signs are prickling, pain, decreasing sensitivity or numbness of the feet.

These symptoms can be relieved by a vitamin-like agent called benfotiamine. It protects the nerves from damage and is an active ingredient in milgamma protekt, for example, that is available in pharmacies over the counter.

Many people drink fruit juice to promote their health. But that is a mistake because studies have shown that the consumption of fruit juice increases the risk for Type II-diabetes while eating fruit reduces it. To lose weight, many Type II-diabetics prefer to eat a number of small meals over the course of the day. However, this goal is best reached by eating two larger meals per day. A current study shows that if you only eat breakfast and lunch before 4 p.m., you achieve a higher reduction of the fat content of your liver and loose more weight.

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lenges of everyday life and a growing workload. Helpful tips on how to combat stress can be found at www.entspannung-undberuhigung.de. Physicians warn: If you are constantly stressed out and feel responsible for too many things, you are heading straight into burnout. It is especially difficult for perfectionists to limit control over their area of responsibility and to delegate work. They lack the understanding of how important it is to set priorities to establish a healthy work-life balance.

Ways out of the “stress carousel” If you experience stress-related illnesses such as restlessness, bad temper, exhaustion and problems falling asleep, natural medications such as Neurexan with ingredients from the passion flower (Passiflora incarnata), oat (Avena sativa), coffee (Coffea arabica) and the zinc salt of the valerian acid (Zincum isovalerianicum) may help people suffering from stress to regain their inner balance and find ways to get out of the “stress carousel.”

For most people, life permanently runs at full speed nowadays.

Recreational fun makes you happy You can keep your stress level low if you manage to establish quiet times outside of work, engage in interesting leisure activities, exercise and maintain social contacts. Autogenic training or participating in a meditation class can also be helpful. But those who are under permanent stress have often forgotten how to relax.

Keeping a work-life balance Tips against everyday stress – Ways to find more inner peace

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(mpt-14/¬¬48903). To “survive” in today’s working environment, many employees believe that they have to be available outside of their working hours as well. For many people their career takes precedence over their personal life. Many workers, employees as well as self-employed workers have lost any sense of their personal limits. Rather than relaxing and enjoying a well-deserved latte macchiato during lunch time, many people can be seen working on their laptops in cafés. Others review their next presentation on their tablets while traveling home on the train, while continuously talking on their mobile phone. Even on the weekends, many people fail to relax.

Stay healthy by keeping a work-life balance While a successful career is certainly an important aspect of one’s life, it has a negative impact on the body and soul if it becomes the sole focal point. It seems that in today’s modern work environment relaxation equals laziness. Many people have simply forgotten how to do nothing at all.

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Regular exercise can prevent and ease back pain in the long run.

Exercise is the best prevention against back pain

The issue with the back According to a survey by IKK classic insurance, every second German ranks one-sided strain and wrong posture as the main reason for his or her back pain. Number two (22 percent) in the ranking is lack of exercise, followed by too much stress at work (twelve percent). Most affected persons suffer from muscle tension (58 percent), every sixth person already suffered from a slipped disk. And what helps if you suffer from back pain? Almost 67 percent of those surveyed stated that they see a doctor but every second person adds that they only do that if they were unable to solve the problem on their own.

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IKK classic insurance. “Because the most common illnesses – muscle tension and problems with the spinal disks – can be specifically prevented.” It is mainly regular exercise that prevents and eases back pain in the long run. Some health insurances offer their customers free classes for the prevention of backaches. They range from functional training to aqua fitness programs, and from walking to yoga. First successes can be seen: According to the most current survey, every seventh person has already participated in such a training class.

Thermal therapy: When the muscles cramp Most affected persons react with relieving postures and the wish to hardly have to move to muscle cramps. Often, this causes the muscle pain to wander and to spread. For more information and tips regarding muscle and joint pains, go to www.thermacare.de. The vicious circle of pain, relieving postures and even more pain must be broken before the pain turns into chronic pain. Modern thermal therapy is especially effective against muscle tension. A constant, therapeutic heat of 40 degrees centigrade deeply penetrates the tense muscle tissue.

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(djd/pt). Muscle tension, lumbago, slipped disks – approximately 77 percent of all Germans have back problems. In 2013 alone, those illnesses caused about 40 million sick days. “The good news is that people are beginning to notice that exercise is the best prevention,” says Katja Schneider, health expert at the customer portal Ratgeberzentrale.de. Our special offers tips on how to best deal with these widespread diseases.

Most students spend their day at the university sitting down – in the auditorium, the library, or at home at their desk.

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vide long-time, thermal heat are just as effective as “classic” pain killers when taken in the dosage recommended for selfmedication.

Getting through your day at the university with the help of exercise Most students spend their day at the university sitting down – in the auditorium, the library, or at home at their desk. However, this one-sided strain caused by frequent sitting and a lack of exercise can lead to back pain. Exercising during the breaks between lectures, or riding your bike to university provides good compensation for a lack of exercise. Additionally,

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Back orthoses as a therapy element Fall prevention, coordination and stability play an important role following a vertebral fracture cause by osteoporosis. Back orthoses may provide security and stability, straightening up the upper body and strengthening the muscles. With their strap system and back splint they directly apply traction on the pelvis and the shoulders. Systems with a bio-feedback mechanism such as Spinomed or Spinomed active by medi are recommended. When the upper body slumps forward into a reliving posture, the orthosis reminds you to correct that. You unconsciously tighten your muscles to straighten your upper body.

The constant change between tightening and relaxing the abdominal and back muscles can also provide stimuli to regenerate bone. The center of gravity is permanently corrected and the inclination to slope is reduced. Your doctor can prescribe an orthosis which will then be individually fitted to your body by a specialist in a store for medical supplies.

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Spring Clean-Up: Prepare your car for spring

Ensure proper ventilation while cleaning your car because moisture on the inside will condense on the windows. The windows should be thoroughly cleaned as well with a window cleaner. And if you also exchange your air conditioning filter, check your lights, the horn and whether all other functions of your car work correctly, you will start into the warm season safely and well-prepared.

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(dmd). When the first sun rays tickle your nose and all windows are opened widely, then the time has come for spring clean-up in and around your car. Taking care of your vehicle preserves its value and allows you to start safer, cheaper and happier into spring.

One tip through the car wash and that’s it! Many car owners prepare their car for spring in a pretty Spartan way. Sooner or later, this restraint will be costly. If you do not thoroughly and consequently remove the traces of winter such as salt or split, they can turn into small spots of rust.

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So if you want to start into the summer season well-prepared, you should first stop in the wash box before going through the automatic car wash. Using a steam cleaners is the best way to get into the smallest cracks to remove any damaging winter residues. This includes the bottom, the edges and folding of the doors, the trunk lid, engine hood and between the ventilation grills where often leaves have been collecting since fall. Use a lot of water and feeling.

Like always, one rule also applies wash box: Hands off the engine compartment. Cleaning this part of the car should only be done by a specialist to avoid unnecessary damage to the electrics and the motor itself. Checking the windshield wipers is also important. Here, frost and snow may have also left behind their traces.

The interior should be prepared for spring as well. First, items such as snow chains or snow shovels should be put back into the garage or the basement because this unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption. Then thoroughly vacuum the interior, moving the car seats into different positions, and finish by foam cleaning your seats.

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If you get behind the wheel too quickly, your blood alcohol level may still be too high.

Residual Alcohol – An Underestimated Danger Even on the day after, the motto is “Beware!”

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(dmd). If you think that on the morning after a wild party you can simply get in your car and drive away, you are mistaken.

According to the ADAC, the danger of residual alcohol is often underestimated. And that may have serious consequences.

Alcohol and driving a car do not go together, and not only during the wild carnival weeks but also during the less partyintensive weeks of the year. Every driver knows that and many consequently obey that rule -- theoretically. But practically speaking, they are still in danger when getting behind the wheel on the morning after having consumed a lot of alcohol.

A sample calculation by the ADAC proves hat danger: If a man weighs 80 kg (176 lb) and drinks a half a liter of beer and one

schnapps per hour from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., he will have an alcohol content of 1,55 per mill in his blood. Normally, the body metabolizes 0.1 per mill alcohol per hour. So if he got in the car at 7 p.m. in the morning, he’d still have an alcohol blood level of 0.95 per mill. His blood alcohol level won’t drop below the critical 0.3 per mill until 2 p.m.

These data are for orientation only. However, every person reacts differently to alcohol. It depends on the form of the day, and what has been eaten and drunk. Nevertheless, you should always keep that in mind when getting into the car the day after an excessive party. Irresponsible drivers do not only have to fear the sentences and fines of the police.

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Ferrari 488 GTB – You may dream (dmd). Forty years after the presentation of the first V8-Mittelmotor model, the 308 GTB, Ferrari is introducing a new milestone: With the 488 GTB, Ferrari puts another series-production vehicle that is equipped like a race car on the road. The sports car will be presented from March 5 - 15, 2015 at the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland.

The car’s technical data support this message: A V-8 engine with 670 horse powers takes the Italian sports car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds and to 200 km/h in 8.3 seconds. The thrill of speed ends at 330 km/h.

For a reason, the technicians at Maranello also worked on the sound of the 488 GTB. Like its design, its sound is an homage to speed. The racing Italian is 4.56 meters long and 1.95 meters wide with a height of 1.21 meters. It weighs 1.370 kg, 46.5 percent of which are located in the front and 53.5 percent in the back.

According to the manufacturer, the mileage is 11.4 liters gas per 100 kilometers. The CO2-emission is 260 gram/km. Go to http://488gtb.ferrari.com/ for a look at the new model before its official presentation in Geneva. The webpage features photos and videos.

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Model Overview: 2015.5 Volvo V60 Cross Country Volvo’s lineup continues to expand with the introduction of the new V60 Cross Country. This sporty and dynamic luxury wagon, based on Volvo’s new-for-2015 V60, is the next generation of Volvo’s acclaimed Cross Country line offering all-road, allweather driving capability, distinctive design and sophisticated safety and connectivity features.

As a pioneer in the premium wagon segment, Volvo blazed a new trail when it introduced the first V70 Cross Country nearly 20 years ago. Combining the traditional Volvo wagon virtues of comfort, safety and utility plus sporty style, increased ground clearance and charisma, the V70 was ahead of its time. The new V60 Cross Country continues this legacy while embarking on a bold new road.

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Exclusive V60 Cross Country Design Elements Volvo’s designers artfully crafted the next generation Cross Country by applying signature design cues to the solid foundation of the V60 wagon. These elements combine to give the new V60 Cross Country a look that captures the hearts of drivers longing to “go anywhere” while attracting a new generation of customers to the Volvo family.

Up front, the V60 Cross Country receives a new honeycomb grille and lower skid plate. The side is accented with new scuff plates, and black fender extensions that house exclusive 18inch NESO Cross Country alloy wheels. Glossy black window trim and outside mirror covers contribute to the sporty elegance. At the rear, a lower skid plate provides the finishing touch while rear park assist is standard.

From every angle, the new V60 Cross Country projects a sense of purpose and freedom, reflecting active lifestyles while providing sporty control and adventure for drivers.

Performance Plus Standard Four-Season Traction To endow the new V60 Cross Country with the ability to traverse roads off the beaten track, Volvo’s engineers increased its ground clearance by 2.6 inches (65mm) for total ground clearance of 7.9 inches (201mm).

Offered in two well-equipped models, the V60 T5 AWD Cross Country and V60 T5 AWD Cross Country Platinum are powered

by Volvo’s signature 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 250 horsepower @ 5,400 rpm and 266 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,800-4,200 rpm. This engine is mated to an efficient six-speed “Geartronic” driver adaptive automatic transmission with Sport Mode.

Volvo’s electronically controlled All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction™ is standard providing the best possible grip in all situations – on wet, slippery or completely dry roads. The advanced Haldex® AWD system delivers power to the wheels with the best grip. When a tire loses traction, power is reduced to that wheel and instantly transferred to the more sure-footed wheels.

Standard Hill Descent Control uses the vehicle’s brakes and engine torque to crawl in bottom gear on steep downhill slopes.

This makes it possible for the driver to focus completely on driving when descending steep hills. The driver can control the speed with the brake pedal or the accelerator when Hill Descent Control is activated.

V60 Cross Country rides on new standard 18-inch NESO Cross Country alloy wheels with 235/50-R18 tires adding comfort and off-pavement aesthetics, reducing road noise and providing added wheel protection whether climbing curbs or negotiating rocky roads.

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Superb Comfort and Creative Cargo Solutions The new V60 Cross Country provides a comfortable and luxurious environment for the driver and passengers whether they’re driving to dinner or embarking on a road trip to explore the great outdoors.

All V60 Cross Country models are fitted with standard contour seats that provide excellent comfort and support. Standard Cross Country leather seating surfaces with contrasting stitching are available in the hues of Off-Black, Soft Beige or Beechwood. The cabin is enhanced with standard Shimmer Graphite inlays while Urbane Wood or Piano Black Wood inlays are available as individual options.

Like the V60 wagon, the V60 Cross Country is equipped with a standard 40/20/40-split rear seat that increases versatility for transporting cargo. Each backrest in the three-piece rear seat is folded with exceptional ease to create a flat load floor.

The load area has been designed for maximum utility with access via a wide tailgate plus extra space for smaller items behind the wheel housings and under the load floor. Maximum cargo capacity is a generous 43.8 cubic feet. (Volvo USA)

If you are interested in VOLVO, we are your partner of choice. As one of the largest Volvo dealers in Bavaria and the metropolitan areas of Munich, Regensburg and Nürnberg, we have a lot of experience!

Our modern repair shops and our highly qualified personnel guarantee first-class, fast and reliable service and repairs.

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Sales: • New vehicle sales / VOLVO contractual partner • Pre-owned vehicles (half a year- and one year-old, e.g. business vehicles from Volvo Car Germany) • VOLVO Select Vehicles -- premium pre-owned vehicles with extended warranty • Inspected pre-owned vehicles with warranty • attractivee finance and leasing offers • Trade-in of pre-owned vehicles

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Audi announces pricing for all-new 2015 Audi Q3 crossover • T he agile Audi Q3 compact premium crossover combines coupe-like design with the utility of an SUV • High level of standard equipment including heated, 12-way power front leathersurface seats, panoramic sunroof, dualzone automatic climate control, Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and Audi advanced key • Audi Q3 joins the already successful Audi SUV family that includes the Audi Q5 and Q7

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The Audi Q3 combines coupe-like design with the utility of an SUV, offering an excellent balance of agility and functionality. It features a standard 200 horsepower 2.0 liter TFSI® engine with a six-speed Tiptronic® transmission. The Q3 joins the highly successful Q5 and Q7 Audi SUV line-up and will go on sale this fall. The sporty character of the Q3 is defined by its low roof line and wraparound tailgate, along with distinctive exterior lighting including Audi xenon plus and LED daytime running headlamps as well as LED taillights standard. The optional Sport package which includes sport seats, shift paddles and Audi drive select adds to the dynamic character of the Q3.

The Audi drive select system allows drivers to adjust the shift points and throttle mapping of the Q3 at the touch of a button. The available legendary quattro® all-wheel drive system helps provide additional grip for those seeking a winding road or additional traction in wet and snowy conditions. Inside, the Audi Q3 seats five passengers, has 60/40 split folding rear seats that make 48.2 cu-ft of cargo volume when folded down.

Standard dual-zone automatic climate control, available power tailgate and interior LED lighting round out the interior. The Audi advanced key provides keyless access as well as keyless start/stop functionality

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The new Kia Sorento The Power to Surprise

Discover perfection up to the smallest detail – the new KiaSorento. Fully equipped for a surprisingly low price: 17“ Alloy Rims with 235/65 R17 Tires • Air-Conditioning • EcoDynamics (Start-Stop-System/ISG) with Energy Regeneration System • Cruise Control • and much more The available MMI® Navigation plus with voice control utilizes a 7.0 inch display and adds a color display to the driver information system located in the instrument cluster. The MMI Navigation Plus features the award-winning Audi connect® infotainment system (included in Prestige model), which includes in-vehicle Wi-Fi connectivity for up to eight wireless devices for passengers. Audi connect also provides Google EarthTM maps for a true aerial view of roads and the surrounding area.

A 14-speaker, 465 watt Bose Surround Sound System is also part of the Prestige model offering to satisfy audiophile needs.

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The Audi Q3 offers an excellent balance of performance and functionality for the urban outdoors.

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*IAW the applicable manufacturer’s warranty and mobility guarantee terms and the terms of the Kia navigation maps‘ update. Come and see us for more information. **Kia Maintenance: Up to 7 years or a maximum of 105.000 kilometers.

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Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition: On Point, Off Road

The Trail Boss combines the capability of Chevrolet’s Z71 offroad truck suspension package with more aggressive tires and additional appearance enhancements. It is offered in extended and crew cab configurations, with a choice of a long or short cargo bed and available 4WD. The Trail Boss goes on sale this spring with a starting price of $28,505 plus the package price of $3,320. “The Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition is equally at home blazing an urban trail or following one to a favorite remote campground,” said Tony Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “It gives owners the gear-carrying ability and versatility they need to venture off-road, with segment-leading efficiency and capability.”

In addition to Chevy’s proven off-road truck suspension package, the Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition features Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 265/65R17 all-terrain tires and 17-inch dark argent metallic painted cast-aluminum wheels; GearOn™ moveable cargo tie-down rings, load bar and cargo divider; with black fender flares and front and rear black Chevy bowtie logos.

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Additional features include: • G80 automatic locking rear differential • Transfer case shield (on 4WD) • Front recovery hooks • Black, three-inch round rocker steps • Spray-on bedliner • Projector beam headlamps • Front fog lamps • All-weather floor mats with Z71 logo The Trail Boss is the second Colorado special edition announced recently. Last month, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition, which blends the capability of the midsize pickup truck with the versatility of the GearOn accessory system – and additional popular features. It also goes on sale this spring.

Colorado, the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars. com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015, offers the most horsepower and best highway efficiency in the segment, as well as the highest available trailering rating – 7,000 pounds (V-6 2WD) – and higher payload rating – 1,590 pounds (V-6 2WD).

Editors’ note: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Includes dealer freight charges and option package discounts. (GM USA)

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For those who want to blaze their own trails, Chevrolet introduces the 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss edition today at the Cleveland Auto Show.

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The New BMW 2 Series Convertible Few new cars have been more anticipated than the BMW 2 Series Coupe when it arrived in early 2014. Hot on the heels of the widely acclaimed BMW 228i and M235i Coupe, BMW announces the new BMW 2 Series Convertible. Available in the US as the 228i and M235i, the 2 Series Convertible blends the style and dynamic driving character for which the 2 Series Coupe is already renowned with the open-air pleasure of a folding soft-top. The BMW 2 Series Convertible will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show. The 2015 M235i and 228i as well as the 228i xDrive, featuring BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system, will arrive in US showrooms in early 2015. The 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible will be offered at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $38,850 for the 228i, $40,650 for the 228i xDrive, $48,650 for the M235i, including $950 destination and handling.

sign, clear advances in terms of performance as well as efficiency, and improvements in the driving comfort, functionality and innovative equipment features it offers, the BMW 2 Series Convertible takes the qualities displayed by its predecessor to a new level.

The BMW 2 Series Convertible follows in the tire tracks of the pioneer and undisputed leader in its class - the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The 1 Series Convertible entered the fray as the first open-top premium model in the sub-compact segment, went on to defend its position as clear market leader against subsequent pretenders to its throne, and achieved sales figures in excess of 130,000 units worldwide. The development team for the new BMW 2 Series Convertible has focused squarely on building on the strengths which proved pivotal to this success.

With even more grace, athleticism and sharpness about its de-

Elegance and openness in the established style of BMW Convertibles.

The exterior design of the BMW 2 Series Convertible displays the typical characteristics of an open-top four-seater from the Bavarian brand. The BMW 2 Series Convertible combines a low-slung silhouette and dynamically stretched lines with compact proportions and powerfully contoured surfaces. As with the 2 Series Coupe, its distinctive looks underline its standalone status in the brand’s model line-up and spotlight the dynamic potential, exhilarating open-top driving experience and

The number 2 has a special importance in the model history of BMW and, since the arrival of the BMW 02 range more than 45 years ago, has represented exceptionally sporting driving pleasure in a subcompact car. Introduced in 1966, the 02 series went on to become a byword around the world for sporty, agile handling – and from 1967 these gifts could also be enjoyed with the roof down. Specialist coachbuilder Baur wasted little time in developing a pair of soft-top variants based on the BMW 02 range which were produced until 1975.

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premium characteristics which customers can expect. All in all, the eye-catching features which distinguish the BMW 2 Series Convertible from its rivals need no second introduction.

accents in the center console help to give the BMW 2 Series Convertible a refined premium feel in keeping with the car’s character.

Opening the standard electrically-operated soft-top roof highlights the harmonious transition between the exterior and interior. The shoulderline and soft-top compartment create a level surface that wraps around the passenger compartment and evokes the distinctive “boat deck” character of BMW Convertibles. The rollover bars, which remain out of sight unless deployed as required, also contribute to an overall impression dominated by large level surfaces. The design of the interior is headlined by modern functionality, high-quality materials and the driver focus for which BMW is renowned. And exclusive

Sport Line and M Sport provide greater individualization.

As the first open-top M Performance Automobile, the M235i Convertible has all the elements to maximize the performance potential of the 2 Series Convertible. Customers of the 228i Convertible tempted to look beyond standard specifications will be able to order one of two lines in the US each of which offer individualization through the use of tailored design and equipment features. Sport Line adds 18-inch light-alloy wheels in their own exclusive design plus sport suspension (not available with xDrive) special door sill strips, seat upholstery, inte-

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rior trim strips and car key designs. M Sport also comes with its own unique trims, car key, plus an M Sport aerodynamic body kit developed specially for the BMW 2 Series Convertible.

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The surrounds for the outer air intakes, the front of the kidney grille bars, the cross rib in the central air intake and the rear apron all have a high-gloss black finish in the Sport Line. These details join together with a reduction in the number of kidney grille bars from 11 to 8 and exhaust tips in black chrome to highlight the dynamic character of the BMW 2 Series Convertible. Sport seats for the driver and front passenger, a specially styled instrument cluster and a knee pad on the driver’s side of the center console heighten the sense of sporting flair in the interior. M Sport, on the otherhand, also comprises sport suspension tuning, including a 10-millimeter drop in ride height (not available on xDrive). In addition, it features 18-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design, aerodynamically optimized body elements (including large front air intakes, eyecatching side skirts and a diffuser for the rear apron), as well as a special design for the BMW kidney grille and a exhaust tips in high-gloss chrome. In addition to aluminum door sill strips bearing the M logo, features such as sport seats for the driver and front passenger, Aluminum Hexagon interior trim strips with an accent strip in Estoril Blue, an M leather steering wheel, a special dial design for the instrument cluster, and an M driver’s footrest also combine to bring an aura of sporty driving to the interior of the BMW 2 Series Convertible.

The Track Handling Package, which is available on the 2015 228i Coupe, will also be available for the 228i Convertible. Inspired by the original formula of BMW “S-package” vehicles manufactured in the course of the past three decades, the new Track Handling Package embraces the desires of the most enthusiastic BMW drivers. It includes the Adaptive M Suspension, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on unique 18-inch light-alloy wheels, Variable Sport Steering, and M Sport Brakes.

The BMW M235i Convertible: The first open-top M Performance Automobile Following the BMW M235i Coupe, the M235i Convertible becomes the first open-top M Performance Automobile, offering the characteristic M brand of exhilarating driving enjoyment.

Like the coupe, it features a higher-output M Performance TwinPower Turbo inline six, mated to either an 8-speed sport automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Aerodynamically optimized body features and custom chassis components are matched with typical M precision to the engine performance characteristics, ensuring a perfect blend of outstanding agility and precise handle.

The BMW M235i Convertible amps up the passion and adrenaline of dynamic open-top driving to new heights. Like its BMW M235i Coupe stablemate, the open four-seater also has a distinctive and authentic character rooted in the experience of BMW M GmbH as a developer of high-performance sports cars for general everyday use. Drawing on this exclusive know-how, the BMW M235i Convertible provides the perfect balance of engine power, chassis engineering and aerodynamic characteristics to deliver levels of agility, precision and emotional intensity that are unsurpassed in the premium compact segment.

Internet-based services can be integrated into the car via apps.

The basis for this new dimension in intelligent connectivity is the optional Technology Package, which gives customers access to remote functions, BMW Online portal and Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information. The BMW Assist eCall with Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification function and BMW TeleServices, meanwhile, are standard specification on the BMW 2 Series Convertible.

Many other functions can be added at any time using apps – either via a smartphone integrated with the vehicle using special interface technology or via the built-in SIM card. These include web radio functions and social media services such as Facebook and Twitter. This flexible apps strategy makes it possible to incorporate not just proprietary BMW Group apps but also BMW Apps-ready applications from other providers. This will allow BMW drivers to seamlessly transfer a host of functions they already use at home to their car.

The all new 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible will make its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles International Auto Show and arrive in US showrooms in early 2015. (BMW USA) Bavarian Times | 46

Maximum service and optimal safety

Lell car dealership offers dependable service for your BMW in the Oberpfalz region The Lell car dealership has been an authorized BMW dealer since 1982. At the time the youngest authorized BMW dealer, J.B. Lell founded his business as a small company, run by its proprietor.

Over the past 30 years, it quickly became an established point of contact in the northern Oberpfalz region. Today, there are Lell dealerships in six locations with more than 200 employees, four of them

are BMW dealerships in the Oberpfalz and Upper Franconia regions. BMW and Mini dealerships are located in Schwandorf, Wunsiedel, Kümmersbruck and Weiden.

Just recently, the company was recognized for its excellent BMW repair services. All service processes were evaluated ranging from making an appointment, providing customer service to repair services. The Lell team achieved the amazing score of 99 percent.

Customer service and customer wishes are the number one priority at all Lell car dealerships. Lell’s unique promise to the customer is to be fully committed to serving its customers while constantly opti-

sion, until your car is ready, or, if it’s just a short repair, you wait at the car dealership while enjoying a coffee and free Wi-Fi access.

Getting car service or buying parts without having to pay taxes is especially attractive for customers since Lell accepts VAT forms. Additionally, you may pay with your credit card for your services directly at the car dealership.

THIS SERVICE KEEPS YOU ON THE RIGHTTRACK.

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mizing its services. Lell car dealerships stand out because of their excellent service, customer-oriented consulting, professionalism, dependability and customer trust.

Our highly qualified employees always use the latest diagnostic and repair techniques for the maintenance and repair of your vehicle.

Whether it is Smart Repair, rim repair or a complete make-over of your car to include tinting the windows: Lell’s service team provides fair service combined with high expertise. If your car has to be in the shop for a longer period of time, Lell offers you several solutions to keep you mobile. You can either use the service of getting a replacement vehicle, also available with an automatic transmis-

The Ultimate Driving Machine®

In the Autohaus Lell car dealership our employees always provide you with reliable service and top level professionalism so that you can enjoy unlimited driving pleasure. Our qualified English-speaking service consultants Mr Heil and Mr Pyka are available to help you at our dealerships in both Weiden and Kümmersbruck.

WHATTHE LELL SERVICE PACKAGE INCLUDES FOR YOU. ▪ Good, fair service ▪ Competent consultants ▪ Service replacement vehicle with automatic transmission ▪ Vehicle preparation / full preparation ▪ Window tinting ▪ Smart Repair

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YOUR BMW AND MINI SERVICE CONTACT FROM LELL.

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Alexander Pyka BMW service consultant Kümmersbruck dealership +49 (0)9621/7710-11 alexander.pyka@lell-bmw.de

Jürgen Heil BMW service consultant Weiden dealership +49 (0)961/3003-53 juergen.heil@lell-bmw.de

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Autohaus J. B. Lell GmbH & Co. KG, Zur Centralwerkstätte 5, 92637 Weiden Autohaus J. B. Lell GmbH & Co. KG, Vilstalstr. 25-29, 92245 Kümmersbruck

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If your new family member is a lovely puppy -- Tips for starters

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You have decided to get a puppy, but a few preparations should be made before he can move in. The house, or the apartment should be made “puppy-proof.” Some puppies are hardly interested in furniture and other things, but most of them are very nosy and first like to test every item.

There are many hazards in an apartment for a puppy: - Power cables and power sources - Detergents and other cleaning supplies - Drugs - Poisonous plants and food, such as chocolate - Other poisonous liquids (this includes gel-filled thermal packs) - Plastic bags All hazardous material should be locked, or at least pout away so the dog can’t get to them. Power cables should be secured.

What do I need for a puppy?

- Dog basket/dog blanket - Dog food for puppies (Normally, the breeder or the animal shelter will provide you with some of the food the dog is accustomed to.)

- Sturdy dog bowls for food and waters because dogs like to walk around the house with them

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Leash, harness and dog collar Toys Brush, care utensils based on the dog breed or mix Dog crate for the car

Your dog must be registered and you must have a liability insurance for him. When you pick up the puppy, ask the breeder or the animal shelter not to feed your dog to ensure that the little one does not throw up in the car. Take paper towels with you to be on the safe side when you pick up the dog. For the puppy, everything is new: New impressions, other smells and sounds.

Make sure you provide your puppy with a comfortable environment on his first day. Please do not invite your relatives and friends, and most importantly not too many kids to admire the new arrival, even if that’s difficult. Give your new family member the time he needs to slowly settle in. He will certainly want to extensively explore his new surroundings first and nose at everything. Let your puppy outside to poop and praise him if he has done it right. He will surely have to go after the exciting and exhausting car ride.

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Once your puppy has got settled in, he should definitely have contact with other dogs. Puppy lessons at a dog school are perfect for that. However, these play and fun groups designed for dogs to meet other dogs, do not work for every dog. Pay attention that your dog isn’t run over or mobbed. If that’s the case, nothing is achieved.

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Pay attention to the following: - There should be no more than 8 animals in the group - Playing should be the main activity for the puppies - No puppy should be forced to do anything he does not want to do - Commands should only be trained in a playful manner without putting undue stress on the puppies - The trainer explains your dog’s behavior and supports you - The trainer will intervene when there are fights between the puppies , or if mobbing occurs - The puppies have approximately the same age - The training grounds are fenced in and feature a variety of surfaces

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In the beginning, do not allow or force your puppy to climb stairs. His bones are still soft and not yet ready for such strenuous activities. Ask your veterinarian for advice. .

There are a few things you should repeatedly practice with your puppy from the beginning to ensure you won‘t have any problems during an examination at the veterinarian’s office, or in an emergency situation: - Brushing and combing: Although the coat of most puppies does not need any care yet, you should carefully start practicing.

- Touching: You can train touching his paws, checking his toes, turning him on his belly etc. in a playful manner.

- Looking into his mouth: That can be playfully trained as well.

Open the mouth carefully, look quickly and praise your dog.

This applies to all training exercises: Do not stress out your dog! Stop when the dog is having most fun, or when a training exercise works out very well. Do not wait until your dog stops a training exercise! You must end the exercise. That way you always praise your dog’s last action, provided it was correct.

This is the only way your dog will learn how to behave correctly.

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available to the little one and at the beginning, you should follow the breeder’s or the animal shelter’s feeding directions so the puppy won’t have to cope with too many changes at once.

Be careful and don’t be tempted to allow your puppy everything because he is so cute and so small. The rules you establish should be consequently and lovingly applied and followed from day one. If you do not want the dog to sleep in your bed later, then do not let him into your bed now. Keep in mind that the dog will grow. From day one, your puppy will check how far he can go.

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SPORTS, FITNESS, RECREATION AND WELLNESS Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run registration 11 April: Are you tough enough? USAG Bavaria Family and MWR & the Joint Multinational Training Command host the 3rd Annual Grafenwoehr Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run on April 11.

This hard-core cross-country rugged terrain trail with 15 KM and 20+ obstacles will test your strength and camaraderie. You can register at the Tower and Rose Barracks Fitness Centers.

Registration will close on 16 March. NO REGISTRATION the day of the event. Head to http://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/ europe/grafenwoehr/grafenwoehr-events/3rd-annual-grafenwoehr-rugged-terrain-obstacle-run-registration/?eID=78357 for the registration forms and for more info.

“Steel Magnolias” Dinner Theater 20, 21, 27 & 28 March: This famous play and movie is about a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small town beauty parlor; it’s alternately hilarious, touching, and in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the humorous banter of its characters. The Bavaria Stüb’l Restaurant will provide a Southern-style buffet dinner featuring fried chicken, shrimp and grits, vegetables (including collard greens) and potatoes. Reservations are required and tickets are available. There are 60 dinner seats and 30 non-dinner seats available. Dinner seating is $35; non-dinner seating $14.

Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; non-dinner seating will be available at 7:30 p.m. Steel Magnolias is not appropriate for children under the age of 12 years old. Child care services are available through Parent Central Services, DSN 476-2760, CIV 09662-83-2760. MWR Online Services: https:// webtrac.mwr.army.mil Math Night at NES 1 April: Netzaberg Elementary School is hosting a math night for families from the whole community. Games and activities from our DODEA Math curriculum: everyday math, grades K-2 and EnVision math, grades 3-5; math websites for home use; addition/subtraction/multiplication and division games; tangrams; equation challenges, etc. Every family will leave with a “family gift bag” full of 4 Math games to play, dice, playing cards and a Math pencil. Dinner can be purchased from the Booster Club. The math games will be for age levels K-5. At the NES MPR, 5-6:30 p.m.

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING FAST Class 18-31 March: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The registration period for these classes begins 28 Jan until the last working day before the class begins. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score.

This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact the Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/2753.

USAG Bavaria Graduation Recognition Ceremony May 6: Recent and upcoming graduates within the military community are all welcome to celebrate and share your success at the USAG Bavaria Graduation Recognition Ceremony. Soldiers, Family members, and military civilians who are earning Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and certificates from vocational schools are all welcome to participate in the graduation ceremony. Friends, family, and the community are all welcome to attend. Please contact the Army Education Center, Rose Barracks, Bldg 223 for more information and an application to participate. Deadline to return application is 27 March. POC is Krystal Owen, email: krystal.d.owen.ctr@mail.mil

WAS IST LOS? Get out and get involved in Germany Nuremberg Easter Market 20 March-6 April: The Easter Market is on the Hauptmarkt, or large town square. Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Sunday and Easter Monday 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Closed on Karfreitag (Good Friday).

Open stores and Easter Markets 22 March: The following towns will host markets and/or open stores on this Sunday.

• In 91327 Gößweinstein, Viktor-von-Scheffel-Straße (about 10 km / 6 miles west of Pottenstein, in the beautiful Fränkische Schweiz). Street market starts at 10 a.m.

• In 92345 Dietfurt, in the inner courtyard of historic “Gasthof Stirzer”, Hauptstraße 45 (ca. 35 km / 22 miles SW of Hohenfels). There will be many handcrafted items, food, music, a small petting zoo and even a visit from the Easter Bunny at this lovely Easter market. Starts at 12:30 p.m.

• In 92339 Beilngries, along Hauptstraße and Ringstraße (ca.

45 km / 28 miles SW of Hohenfels). Not only will many of the stores be open, the town will be all kinds of entertainment and activities along the main roads. 12:30-5:30 p.m.

• In 92345 Dietfurt along Hauptstraße (ca. 35 km / 22 miles SW of Hohenfels). The Fastenmarkt is open until 5 p.m.

What is a Volksmarch?

Volkssport (People’s Sport) encompasses Volksmarch (People’s Walk) and other forms of non-competitive physical fitness. The primary sport, walking, is ordinarily a 10 kilometer route (6.2 miles) on scenic trails along bodies of water, around historic sites, or through your own neighborhoods. Clubs frequently offer trail lengths of 5 and 20 kilometers as well. There is no set start time, but a window of time, approximately 5 hours. Walkers go at their own pace and the only requirement is to finish by the end of the event, approximately 3 hours after the final start time. Trails are marked along the way. Most routes take two hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Many trails are stroller-friendly and provide great opportunity to explore the Bavarian Times | 50

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countryside. After the walk, everyone meets for food and drink in the hall. Nervous about not speaking the language? Many clubs have a special table with someone who speaks English.

28 & 29 March W, JWT, 5, 10, 21 km Oberviechtach Wanderfreunde des TSV Oberviechtach e.V. (OPF) Alois Früchtl, Schönseer Str. 13, 92526 Oberviechtach Tel. 09671/91115, Fax: 09671/91116, Alois.Fruechtl@t-online.de Start: Sat: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun: 7 a.m.-noon Mehrzweckhalle, Martin-Luther-Str. 5, 92526 Oberviechtach, Bahnstation: Nabburg o. Weiden 28 & 29 March W, 5, 10 km Lahm Wanderfreunde Lahm/Itzgrund e.V. (FR-O) Peter Lenk, Am Vogelherd 26, 96489 Niederfüllbach Tel. 09565/615405 Start: 7 a.m.-noon Wanderhalle Lahm, Hans-Jahn-Straße 20, 96274 Itzgrund/OT Lahm

Flea markets Every Sat., 6 a.m. – 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not take place on German holidays.

Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße.

Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the “Globus” DITY store, Pommernstraße 4.

Fresh Produce/ Farmers’ Markets Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets are usually held the day prior.

In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.

In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets.

In Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz.

Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Marktstraße. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m.

In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brücke / Iron Bridge). Closest car park is Unterer Wöhrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Brücke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Wöhrd (walk across the Steinerne Brücke / Stone Bridge and turn left).

In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).

In 97070 Würzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.

For more events in your community, visit the USAG Bavaria Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ USAGBavaria or USAG Bavaria’s website at http:// www.grafenwoehr.army.mil and click on the “Weekly Newsletter” tab.

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Cultural Events in Auerbach, Summer 2015 Auerbach, Germany -- After the anniversary year 2014 that was filled with many cultural events, the mining town has put another cultural program together. The “Auerbach Culture Summer 2015” is waiting to get started. “We logistically prepared ourselves so well for 2014, it would be a pity not to use those resources anymore,” says Mayor Joachim Neuß.

Therefore, the city continues the tradition of the first “Culture Summer” in 2013 and has put together a diversified program.

Meanwhile, Auerbach features several event locations suitable for small and large events. One focal point is the community center, extensively renovated and reopened in 2012.

Photo Credit: Sabine Wiesent

The historic building from the 16th century is also the home of the “St. Johannes” city library which participates in the cultural program for the first time. Here, the “Culture Summer” will start with a lecture on April 23, the day of the book. At 7 p.m., Hermien Stellmacher a.k.a. Fanny Wagner will read from her autobiographical novel “Definitely changeable” (“Garantiert wechselhaft”.) The book is about the experiences the native Dutch made during her move to a small Franconian town. With a wink of the eye and typical Franconian humor, she tells about her life. The book will be on sale at the reading and a buffet with local delicacies will be offered.

The next event will be held at the Maffei mine on May 2. Many cultural events have already been held there since the place is an extraordinary location for theatrical performances and art exhibitions. The Franconian Theater Summer will perform “Billie Holiday” on the Maffei stage, commemorating the American jazz and blues legend.

On May 25, “Till Eulenspiegel” with his fairy tales and duck tales will take the stage at the community center.

On June 13, “Sleeping Beauty” will be performed on the outdoor stage at the Maffei mine. The Franconian Theater Summer will once again perform the famous fairy tale in a modern and surprising way beneath the steel shaft towers. And only four week later, during the Maffei Plays, the classic play “Don Juan” will be performed in the beautiful backdrop of the old walls of the mine with all its traditions.

For the first time, the Schlosshof square will turn into a concert stage on Aug. 1 when Schröter and Breitfelder play blues, rock and jazz under the green trees in front of Auerbach’s oldest building, the old mint.

“Midnight” will be performed again on Aug. 22 in the community center, and the historic building becomes the backdrop of a very special performance.

The last event at the Maffei mine is planned for Oct. 3. “Five Years” will feature scenes from a marriage.

On Nov. 21, a serious topic will mark the end of Auerbach’s cultural events in 2015 when Jan Burdinski, director and face of the Franconian Theater Summer, will hold a special lecture.

Burdinski will read from the diaries of Adolf Eichmann. He will be accompanied by a klezmer duo that will perform that typical kind of Jewish music. The event takes place in the foyer of the Helmut-Ott-Auditorium and is presented by the “St. Johannes” city library. All events start at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the town hall. | by Sabine Wiesent Bavarian Times | 52

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Stores open on Sunday for Jubilate Market Weiden, Germany – A large number of shop owners will open their stores on Sunday, April 26, 2015 for a shopping tour through beautiful downtown Weiden on Jubilate market.

Like every year, many booths with a large variety of goods are awaiting customers. Starting at 10.30 a.m. you can stroll around the market, shop and enjoy. At 2 p.m. Weiden’s city marketing association PRO WEIDEN will feature the latest spring and summer fashion trends during a large fashion show. Additionally, a fun program on the stage will provide entertainment for young and old. Whether it will be dance or song – there will be something for everyone’s taste.

Many stores will open their doors from 1 – 6 p.m. to give you a chance to stroll through them and shop. Apart from the stores downtown, many shops around town will also be open for business.

Event Theater Burglengenfeld www.starmexx.de  Phone 0 94 71/30 89 8797

Movies shown in their original version (English) Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Baymax – Grand Robowabohu 6 p.m.

American Sniper 8.30 p.m.

Into the Woods 6 p.m.

Fifty Shades of Grey 8.30 p.m.

Super – Movie – Tuesday (except for German holidays)

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The city of Weiden and PRO WEIDEN wish you lots of fun!

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Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Dienstag, 12. Mai 2015

The Coopers – It can‘t get any worse!

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Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D 6 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.

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The rock caldera Creux du Van is a highlight for hikers in the Swiss Jura mountains.

Hiking and enjoyment in Suisse Romande

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The holiday region Jura & Three-Lakes-Country offers active vacationers a lot of variety

(djd/pt). Vacationers that love to hike can experience two completely different landscapes located directly next to each other in Suisse Romande that invite hikers to go on long tours: An idyllic landscape with vineyards is nestled against Bieler-, Neuenburg- and Murten Lakes. The Jura Mountains with their rugged cliffs rest above it. Together, they make up Switzerland’s largest vacation region: The Jura & three-Lakes-Country.

Sporty hikers can go on challenging tours here while families take routes suitable for their needs.

Hiking with a panoramic view One of the region’s highlights is the Creux du Van, a rock caldera with a one-kilometer diameter and a 150-meter-high limestone face that drops down almost vertically. You can experience an impressive panoramic view from the rim of the caldera. And from the summit of the Chasseral (1.607 m above sea level), you can look across the Alps, Central Switzerland and the Freiberge region. For more information, go to www. juradreiseenland.ch.

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Many well-marked hiking routes go through the Jura & Three-Lakes-Country vacation region.

Culinary trip Along almost all hiking routes, homely farms, mountain cabins and guesthouses invite hikers to take a break. The so-called métairies are mostly located on the mountain ranges. These traditional mountain guesthouses serve traditional food but also fancy haute cuisine dishes. The Jura & Three-Lakes-Country is the home of some regional specialties: One is the raw

milk cheese Tête de Moine, the monk’s head cheese made at the Bellelay Monastery in the Bern Jura region. In the Val-deTravers absinth is distilled from vermouth. The “green fairy,” as absinth is also called, originates from there. And a noble brandy is made from one of the typical fruits of the region, the small red plum Damassine.

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Do you want to spend an affordable vacation on the beach with the entire family? Travel experts tell when and where this is most affordable.

2015: Expert tips for the most beautiful vacation spots

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(djd/pt). A “Travelzoo” survey states that 99 percent of those surveyed want to go on at least one trip in 2015. But where is the most sunny destination and when? And what is the best and cheapest destination in the off-season?

Expert tips If you want to make sure you’re in the right place at the right time, you best ask the experts for advice. “Our travel experts are professionals and recognize a great offer when they see it,” says Christina Bathmann of Travelzoo. “Therefore, they know exactly where you can spend a great vacation in the off-season with a significantly lower travel budget.” At www.travelzoo.com you can register for the free newsletter and get inspired.

Where do you want to go?

At the beginning of the year, city trips within Germany are especially affordable. If you want to shorten the cold season, then travel to the Canary Islands where temperatures range from 20 to 23 degrees centigrade between January and March. It’s even warmer in Florida where temperatures already climb up to 25 degrees Celsius. Egypt is another sunny travel destination

and offers an excellent cost-performance ratio. In May, experts recommend a trip to the Cape Verde Islands.

In the summer, when you do not have to travel far to enjoy the sun, the Canary Islands are comparatively affordable. Persons allergic to house dust should take a vacation in the mountains since dust mites hardly survive at 1,500 meters above sea level.

And if you are allergic to pollen, you should visit the East Frisian Islands. The Maldives and the Caribbean are affordable travel destinations from July to September because it’s off-season.

Greece and Sardinia are affordable in October and still sunny.

And when the winter sports season starts in November, sun lovers can enjoy sunny weather in South Africa in December.

Since Germans prefer to stay at home during the advent season, traveling during those weeks is generally very affordable.

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The Wine Market showcases some of the most beautiful structures in Dinkelsbuehl.

DINKELSBUEHL, Germany -- Bavaria has more than its share of quaint and colorful towns, but one of the most charming has to be Dinkelsbuehl. Situated between the Romantic Road and the Germany Holiday Route, this picturesque village offers tourists an authentic glimpse into Germany's past.

Surrounded by a 1.5 mile wall studded with 16 towers, Dinkelsbuehl is the very image of a medieval town. Less than 20 miles from its more famous neighbor, Rothenburg on the Tauber, Dinkelsbuehl is less crowded and feels more authentic. Nearly half of Rothenburg was destroyed in World War II, while Dinkelsbuehl survived both World Wars virtually unscathed.

It also survived the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) with very little damage, despite being under siege no less than eight times.

Dinkelsbuehl gave up its status as a Free Imperial City in 1802, but in 1806 the Bavarian King, Ludwig, issued a decree prohibiting the destruction of its walls. Because of its strategic importance along the trade route, Dinkelsbuehl was heavily fortified, and the town's walls, gates and towers are all still in good repair.

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Entering through one of the city's four massive medieval gates, it feels as if you've slipped back through time. The best way to enjoy Dinkelsbuehl is to simply stroll along the cobblestone streets and take in the historic atmosphere. With practically every building between 200 -- 600 years old, it is a photographer's dream.

First mentioned in official documents in 1188, Dinkelsbuehl is believed to have been founded almost 300 years earlier. It grew up between two major trade routes that over time have morphed into the tourist routes still followed today. This intersection was marked with a defensive tower in the 12th century, which was later incorporated into the massive St. George's Minster in the town square.

This church has been added to, modified and restored through the centuries, but has remained essentially unchanged since the 17th century. Though it appears somewhat bland from outside, the fan vaulting in the interior makes it one of the most beautiful hall churches in southern Germany. It houses several exquisite altars, including the Altar of St. Sebastian which dates

Photo Credit: Photo courtesy Touristik Service Dinkelsbuehl Photo by Ingrid Wenzel

Darling Dinkelsbuehl – Untouched by time

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Armor, props, weapons, and clothes used in the Kinderzeche festival are on display at the Kinderzech Armory.

The cityscape of Dinkelsbuehl has remained virtually unchanged for more than 500 years.

from the church's completion in 1520. Beneath the beautifully painted triptych is housed the macabre spectacle of the sumptuously garbed remains of the martyr St. Aurelius.

During the negotiations, one of the Swedes's let it slip that Dietrich was grieving over the recent death of his young son. The gatekeeper's teenage daughter, Lore, learned of this and approached the city council with a daring plan. The council had agreed to surrender, but Lore proposed that she meet the invading Swedes with a delegation of children and beg for mercy.

Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Hohenfels

Just two doors down , the “Deutsches Haus,” with its elaborately decorated façade featuring carved figures and delicate 'fachwerk' (half-timbers) is considered one of the most beautiful in Bavaria and even graced a German postage stamp in 2012.

It is now a four-star hotel with rooms ranging from $110 - $140 and an award-winning restaurant with a menu featuring typical Bavarian dishes with local ingredients, as well as more exotic fare.

Continuing along toward the Rothenburger Tower, you'll pass the 'Spital,' the former hospital first mentioned in 1280. Its delightful courtyard now hosts the traditional Christmas Market every year, beginning Thanksgiving weekend.

For a more up-close view of the past, visit the “House of History” museum housed in the 14th century Old Town Hall where artifacts, paintings, weapons and toys from the past 800 years provide context to Dinkelsbuehl's status as a former center for manufacture and trade.

To really experience history first-hand, visit in July when Dinkelsbuehl's premiere event, the Kinderzeche (Children's Feast) is held over two weeks. The festival has its origins in the Thirty Years War. In 1632 the Swedish army lay encamped outside the city, calling for surrender. The town council argued for days on what to do, and as the debate dragged on, the army's commander, Colonel Klaus Dietrich von Sperreuth, grew more and more impatient, finally threatening to loot the city and burn it to the ground.

The gates were flung open and the Swedish army charged through. As they streamed into the city, they found their way blocked by a horde of hundreds of small children, led by the courageous Lore. Legend says that within the ranks of the children stood a boy with such a startling resemblance to Dietrich's dead son, that the Colonel's heart was softened, and lifting the boy up on his horse, he proclaimed the city safe from harm, saying, “Your children are the rescuers of Dinkelsbuehl.

Always remember the debt of thanks you owe them.”

Every year, the entire town joins in to reenact this legend. With over 1100 costumed performers, the event is a true spectacle.

Actors are divided into two troops who trade roles every other year so that all of Dinkelsbuehl has a chance to participate.

Performances are held multiple times during the weekends with parades and other festivities during the week.

“We don't have a carnival, so this is our carnival,” said Willy Kleeberger, a retired teacher who has been performing in the Kinderzeche for the past 20 years. “The whole town is in action and is very proud.”

If you miss the festival, you can still visit the Kinderzech Armory which houses thousands of costumes, weapons, saddles, and uniforms in a massive 15th century grain house.

“Some of the outfits themselves are hundreds of years old,” said Peter Ernst Kober, manager of the 'Wilden Mann' Brewery.

Kober plays Colonel Dietrich von Sperreuth during the festival and has been taking part in the Kinderzeche since he was four years old.

“This is a very local 'heimatfest' (home festival) and we have a real love for this,” he said.

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Photo Credit: Photo courtesy Touristik Service Dinkelsbuehl Photo by Ingrid Wenzel

Directly across from the church, the 'Wine Market' boasts five spectacularly gabled houses from the 1600s in a rainbow-colored row, creating arguably the most stunning street in the city.

On the corner stands the Gustav-Adolf-Haus, once a weighing house for goods and a tavern for council members, it also lodged such renowned figures as Emperor Karl V (1546) and King Gustav Adolf of Sweden (1632). It now serves as the city library.

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The youth, Lore, pleads with the commander of the Swiss Army to spare Dinkelsbuehl during the annual “Kinderzeche” (children's feast)

There are plenty of hotels and guest houses in DinkelsbuehI along with a youth hostel that is scheduled to reopen fully renovated in 2015. Many of these buildings have housed guests for centuries.

The 'Weisses Ross' (White Horse) located behind the New Rathaus (town hall) has been a 'gasthaus' since 1645, and the main building dates back to the 14th century. In fact, the rear wall of the dining room once formed part of the original city walls, before their expansion to the current layout in 1380.

Joachim Neuhauser's family has run the Wesses Ross for three generations. “My grandmother had to run it because all the men died in the war,” Neuhauser said, adding that his grandfather bore the dubious distinction of being the first man from Dinkelsbuehl to die in the First World War. Though looking to retire, Neuhauser and his wife still do much of the cooking for their guests, incorporating local ingredients into seasonal specialties. Rooms start at $81 with entrees averaging $12.

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Dinkelsbuehl offers more than just history. The 3-D museum, located in the picturesque city mill near the Nördlinger gate, showcases optical illusions, holograms and includes a variety of hands-on exhibits.

The town is surrounded by some300 lakes and ponds, and there are dozens of idyllic parks, bike paths, and walkways with which to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Its stores supply real Bavarian goods rather than just the conventional souvenirs offered at every tourist shop. With two breweries, dozens of restaurants and eateries, and a plethora of hotels, Dinkelsbühl has everything one could need for an enjoyable visit.

But before you leave, be sure and stroll along the sentry walk upon the city walls for a view that will make it clear why Dinkelsbuehl is considered to have “one of the best preserved late medieval townscapes in Germany.”

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Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of the KinderzechZeughaus

Though far less crowded than neighboring Rothenburg, Dinkelsbuehl attracts its share of summertime buses packed with tourists. But as the sun settles and the buses depart, the town takes on a magical quality, the towered walls and narrow streets unchanged for 500 years. As darkness descends, the night watchman begins his rounds, clad in traditional clothing and armed with the customary halberd and horn. Follow him on his nightly march between April and December for a tour of the town by lantern light.

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Europe’s largest slide world: The GALAXY ERDING with more than 26 water slides.

Photo Credit: THERME ERDING

Erding Spa with its new wave pool is the largest covered water park in the world Erding, Germany -- Erding has reached a new milestone: With an area of 185.000 square meters it is currently the world’s largest covered water park.

from the indoor to the outdoor pool where bubbling lounge chairs provide relaxation and freshly squeezed juices, cocktails and other refreshments are being served year-round.

A new vacation paradise: More than 300 large palm trees surround the turquoise-colored lagoon with its changeable waves.

When you step in, you enter a unique world with an impressive backdrop. There is a lot to discover for visitors: Lots of space, exquisite equipment and a water temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. Programs include aqua workouts, classic aquarobics to include aqua cycling – fitness training on bikes in the water.

A toddler’s pool, hundreds of comfortable deck chairs and the new theme hotel Victory Therme Erding, featuring a restaurant with a show kitchen, the a la carte restaurant “Empire,” two additional bars and conference rooms are located in the new, 9.000 square-meter building, located beneath a large glass roof. Spa guests reach the new wave pool directly through the GALAXY slide world. All new attractions can be used at no additional cost.

Or you just let the waves carry you and enjoy the lightness of being. The new bubbling spring is an exciting experience.

The healing, 34-degree-Celsius warm water and the strong jet nozzles treat body and soul. Starting in the spring of 2015, the Crazy River will take visitors, sometimes turbulently, then softly,

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more than two meters high, or up to three meters high if the “Big Wave”-program is selected, the spa in Erding sets new standards.

The VitalTherme spa and saunas Ninety health and wellness programs are available on 13.600 square meters focusing on regeneration, beauty and relaxation.

The special form of the waves guarantees that even when the waves reach their maximum height, visitors are not pushed towards the glass walls but are able to relax in the waves.

If you enter the VitalTherme spa and saunas, you first get to the Roman villa whose roof can be opened to allow the sun, moon and stars to shine into the atrium. The vital bath with classical underwater music is the center of the villa. Hot air rooms and steam baths, elaborately designed by artists, that would have surely been liked by the old Romans are grouped around it.

“Galaxy” slide world Europe’s largest slide world, the GALAXY ERDING, features 26 slides with a total length of 2.500 meters. It excites small and adult adventurers alike. Fifty attractions are waiting to be discovered. After galactic fun on the slides, the adjacent wave pool and spa promise relaxing bathing fun below palm trees.

The VitalOasis in the spa Away from all the family fun, the VitalOasis tends to health, beauty and relaxation. Special beauty treatments, a variety of classes as well as exclusive wellness programs provide the basis for a unique health concept.

Away from their daily hectic pace and stress, customers enjoy the power and warmth of the officially recognized thermal water in its entire diversity. Unique medical baths with valuable minerals and micronutrients provide an optimal supply for the organism. The therapeutic sulfur pot in the outdoor area promotes lasting vitality and well-being. Here’s the perfect place to relax and pamper yourself.

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A tepidarium (38 degrees Celsius), a laconium with lavender (42 degrees Celsius), a caldarium (45 degrees Celsius) and two steam rooms offer a soft, circulation-friendly sauna experience just like the famous Caracalla spa in Rome.

Photo Credit: THERME ERDING

The waves in the wave paradise can reach a height of up to three meters.

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and soundless in Bavarian. “Wos für a Depp!” means “What an idiot!” or “da Bruader” for “the brother.”

2) The phonetic sound sequence “ie” or “il” is pronounced “ui” in Bavaria. The small word “viel” (many) thus turns into “vui” or “hilf” (help) into “huif.”

3) If a “ue” appears in a word, the Bavarian pronounces it sequentially as “u” and “I.” Thus, “füllen” (filling) becomes “fuin,” and “Gefühl” (emotion/feeling) turns into “Gfuih” and so on and so forth.

4) The consonant “l” at the end of a word is mostly silent, i.e. is not pronounced. Therefore, “schnell” (fast) turns into “schney” and “mal” (once) into “moi.”

Simple greetings and courtesies You should definitely know the following Bavarian greetings and courtesies so you can appropriately respond to them and will not be regarded as an unfriendly “Saupreiss” (see below). But beware: Native Bavarians often use rather rough expressions and many beginners mistake that for rudeness which is not always the case. So just stay calm and you can’t go wrong.

Trink ma no a Mass (Let’s drink another mass of beer)! Bavarian must be studied.

Bavarian for Beginners – Learning Bavarian made easy Every year anew, Bavarian fests are opened with a loud “O’zapft is!” (“It has been tapped!”). And “Schleich di!” is not a polite request to quietly leave but means to get going as fast as possible. Following is a small but very useful Bavarian Translator that might be of great help to you when you’re in Bavaria.

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Characteristics of the Bavarian language and phonetics There are many Bavarian dialects. Following are the most important basic rules to make pronouncing Bavarian words correctly easy for beginners: 1) An “a” can be pronounced in two different ways. There is an a that sounds in Bavarian like an o, and one that is pronounced clearly and unstressed. The Bavarian word “do” is pronounced “da” in High German and means “here” or “there.”

The sentence “Do kim i her” = “That’s where I come from.” However, the article “der” (the) or “ein” (a/an) is pronounced clear

Bavarian German English Griaß di God Grüß Gott, guten Tag Hello Wiederschaun, Pfiat di God Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye

Tschüss Servus, Servas Hallo, Tschüss Hello / Goodbye Habedehr(e), Hat mich gefreut, My pleasure! gfraid me freut mich

Dangschee Danke schön,

vielen Dank Thank you Wos mägst?

Wie bitte?

Excuse me?

Würdest du das

bitte wiederholen? Excuse me?

Would you please

repeat that?

Host mi?!

Hast du jetzt Did you

endlich begriffen? understand?

(rhetorische Frage

mit Nachdruck) Hock di her da!

Setz dich ruhig Sit down with us

zu uns Do legst di nieda! Donnerwetter Wow! For crying

(Ausdruck des out loud!

Erstaunens) An Guadn Guten Appetit Enjoy your meal Bassd scho passt schon, It’s ok. But

in Ordnung beware: Also

(Vorsicht: manchmal used as “kiss

auch „Leck mich am my butt”

Allerwertesten“) Ha? Wie bitte? Was? Excuse me?

What?

Sei ma ned bäs Nimm es mir nicht Don’t hold it

übel, sei mir nicht against me

böse I moan scho aa!

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Beer carriage in front of the Schottenhammel fest tent at the Oktoberfest.

Dirndl Traditionsgewand traditional

Bavarian dress Spezi, Spezl Guter Kumpel good friend,

buddy Dusl Glück good luck granteln beleidigt sein, to be insulted,

meckern, brummen to gripe Schau moi her do Schau mal hier her, look here

schau an Hund, Bazi Schlitzohr rascal

erklärt sich von Ape, idiot,

selbst, allerdings stag (not

nicht immer eine always an

Beleidigung, sondern insult, often Aff, Depp, Hirsch herzliche a friendly

Umgangsform way of

addressing

someone)

Je nach Tonlage Oh my God

Ausruf des (may show Desinteresses, des disinterest,

Erstaunens oder der astonishment

Anteilnahme or care) Ja mei Mia wurscht! Mir doch egal, I don’t care

interessiert mich nicht Woas i ned Weiß ich nicht I don’t know

Bavarian German English mia wir we Batzerl ein kleines a little bit/

Stückchen a small piece hoibad, hoib halb half Schneizdiache Taschentuch handkerchief Erdebbfe Kartoffeln potatoes Bua Junge, Bub, bay

junger Mann young man Madl Mädchen, junge Frau girl, young

woman heid heute today schee schön beautiful, nice Lebakaas, Lewakaas Leberkäse Bavarian sausage Fleischpflanzerl Frikadelle, Bulette hamburger Dragerl, Dragl Kasten mit Getränken case of

(meistens Bier) beverages,

mostly beer Deandl Mädchen, junge Frau girl, young

woman

Here, we would like to address the most deadly sin at Bavarian fests: The wrong pronunciation of the word “Maß” (phonetically “Mass”), meaning a liter of beer. Although the word “Maß” does indeed go back to describing a measuring unit for a mug of beer (exactly one liter), it is pronounced with a short, hard “a” as in the German word “nass” (wet). If you do not pronounce it correctly, your Bavarian neighbors in the beer tent will not only laugh at you, they will also make a lot of jokes.

Additionally, you should never call a Bavarian farmer a “Bauer” (German word for farmer). In Bavaria, this word is regarded as an insult. The correct word to use is “Landwirt” (“land keeper”). Using the word “Saupreiss” (Sow Prussian) is a different story: It is a coy name for all persons that come from the other 15 federal states and do not speak Bavarian. But don’t worry, the word is not intended to be a true insult.

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South Africa’s metropolis attracts travelers with its flair, culture and an impressive landscape

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(djd/pt). Cape Town is the oldest South African city and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Located at the foot of the Table Mountain and surrounded by a pictorial landscape, it offers many highlights. Whether you are interested in historic buildings or museums, or want to go shopping, or gorgeous beaches and tasty wines: Nobody is disappointed by the “Mother City.” Individual travel offers - also available in combination with a safari - can be booked at Abendsonne Afrika, specializing in trips to Africa.

Waterfront - Amusement strip in the old harbor area The Table Mountain, the city’s landmark whose top can easily be reached by cable car, offers a breathtaking view of the metropolis. Meanwhile, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become equally famous. The harbor area attracts visitors with its maritime flair, entertainment, many shops, good restaurants and street music. In the summer, many open air concerts take place at the water front and in Kirstenbosch - the botanical garden. If you like, you can take the ferry from the harbor to Robben Island, the former prison island, or watch fishing boats and seals from the shore.

Colorful markets South African market flair can be experienced at the Green Market Square, at the Hout Bay Harbour Market, and the Woodstock Neighbourgoods Market. Here, people play music, feast and bargain. The Company's Garden, however, is a quiet place and located close to many museums. “A must for visitors, however, is the colorful Bo-Kaap-Quarter, then penguins on the beach of Simon's Town or the Cape Point nature preserve with the Cape of Good Hope”, says Martin Blömer of the consumer portal Ratgeberzentrale.de. Wine lovers also get their money’s worth in Cape Town. Many historic wineries are located on the outskirts and in the near-by Winelands. They offer wine tastings and picnic in their large gardens.

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