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Like every year, there will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony again on Grafenwoehr Training Area, and naturally, Santa Claus will also attend. The ceremony is sponsored by the German-American Community Council (GACC). Photo: Renate Gradl
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GRAFENWĂ–HR. The US Army is inviting everybody to the tree lighting ceremony next to the shopping center on the training area on December 4 at 5 p.m. Entry is only possible by foot through Gate 1. Children have long been looking forward to this event because Santa Claus will make their eyes sparkle when he presents the girls and boys
with a small package of sweets. Prior to that, the Christmas tree will be lit and thousands of colored lights will sparkle. At the ceremony, ginger bread, hot sausage, GlĂźhwein and hot chocolate will be served. Food and beverages and the presents for the children are sponsored by the German-American Community Council.
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Cemetery Visits on the Training Area Story by
Gerald Morgenstern GR AFENWOEHR/VILSECK. The blessing of the graves and the commemoration of the ancestors was the center of attention for the participants of the cemetery visits in the former villages on the training area. The cemetery visitors also learned new and historic things about Rose Barracks, Haag and Langenbruck. Chaplain Dietmar Schindler from Vilseck said the prayers and the intercessions and blessed the graves in the former hometowns. Garrison spokesperson Franz Zeilmann, who arranges the visits every year, informed the participants during the visits about the latest developments. He said that there is still construction on Rose Barracks. New buildings for the Air Force and the UAV unit are being built, along with a UAV airfield. Stryker vehicles and training troops of the 2d Cavalry Regiment
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Chaplain Schindler, next to him Werner Stubenvoll. He provided historic facts about Haag and Langenbruck. His grandfather was the last person to be buried on Haag Cemetery. Photos: Gerald Morgenstern (2)
could be observed on the way Haag used to be a part of the to Haag. Hopfenohe parish until the village, located at the old trading Werner Stubenvoll, who filled in and state route 85, and its church for Anton Englhardt, provided St. Veit became an independent information about Haag. His parish in 1876. great-grandfather Johann Stubenvoll wrote the Haag Chro- Carpenter of the Cemetery’s nicles which have just recently Cross been published in one book. Erhard und Margarete Stümpfl
from Grafenwoehr also visited the cemetery. The roots of their family are located in Bergfried, a small hamlet which belonged to Haag. In 1992, Erhard‘s father Georg Stümpfl actively supported the restoration of the cemetery. A trained carpenter, Stümpfl made the cross that stands on the cemetery today.
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The cemetery is maintained by the German Army, informed Gerald Morgenstern, author of the book “Grafenwoehr Training Area, yesterday – today“, the visitors. A chapter in the book covers the recent history of the cemetery with restoration, maintenance and the visits to the graves.
The name Langenbruck (long bridge) goes back to the long bridge across the Frankenohe river, Stubenvoll explained. weiter. A split granite stone with a cross at the former location of Langenbruck’s St. Wolfgang Church and the cemetery still remind us of the village today. The Langenbruck cemetery, which is located on a hill in the forest of Rose Barracks, was maintained by US Sgt. Abraham immediately after the village was disbanded Erhard Stümpfl and his wife Margarete placed flowers and grave lights on the graves of his forefathers. Stümpfl‘s father -and, therefore, is well-preserved. Georg, a native of Bergfried, made the cemetery cross that stands on the old cemetery. US spokesperson Franz Zeilmann (right) organizes the visits to the cemeteries every year.
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Training Areas are the heart of JMTC Story by
Gerald Morgenstern GRAFENWOEHR/HOHENFELS. Col. Curtis Carson, chief of staff and deputy commander of the US Army’s Joint Multinational Training Command ( JMTC), gave a broad overview of the facilities and activities of the command during a press conference about the exercise “Saber Junction.“
Grafenwoehr Training Area (233 square kilometers) and Hohenfels Training Area (163 square kilometers) are the heart of JMTC, which is commanded by Col. Bryan L. Rudacille. During training exercises, the command closely cooperates with the US commands in Heidelberg and Kaiserslautern as well as with the Special Operations Command of the German Armed Forces in Pfullendorf. The facilities in the Oberpfalz region are also available to the US forces in Vicenza, where the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team is stationed. The simulation center ( JMSC), the NCO Academy, the Training Support Activity Europe (TSAE) More than 41,500 Soldiers, civilian employees and family members live and work at the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr’s in Grafenwoehr, the Combat Arms military installations at Grafenwoehr, Vilseck, Hohenfels and Garmisch, says Col. Curtis Carson, JMTC Chief of Staff, reTraining Center (CATC) in Vils- garding the size of the garrison. Photo: Gerald Morgenstern eck, the Joint Multinational Readiness Center ( JMRC) in Hohenfels are the command’s training facilities, whose headquarters is located directly beneath the Water Tower in Grafenwoehr. JMTC offers American and international Soldiers as well as allied partners the opportunity to train in an environment characterized by demanding, complex and real-time battlefields at various locations all over Europe, emphasized Carson. The JMTC chief of staff added that annually about 42,000 Soldiers, family members, German and American civilian employees, including the training and rotating troops that train daily on the training areas and in the JMTC training facilities are supported by JMTC.
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US Army and Allies train during exercise “Saber Junction“ Story by
Gerald Morgenstern GRAFENWOEHR/HOHENFELS. In October, 1,800 Soldiers from 19 nations trained with “crossed sabers“ (Saber Junction) in the Oberpfalz region. The Soldiers practiced the case of emergency on an exercise area of about 2,000 square kilometers between the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas. “Saber Junction“ was the largest exercise held by the US Army in Europe since 1989. “It is the largest and most complex exercise of the US Army taking place in Germany since the `Reforger´ maneuvers,“ said Col. Curtis Carson, chief of staff and deputy commander of the US Army’s Joint Multinational Training Command JMTC). Carson and his staff welcomed media representatives in the JMTC simulation center. Reporters from all over Germany showed interest in “Saber Junction.“ Carson and his employees explained the special characteristics of JMTC with the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas and their special training facilities. Soldiers cannot only train their skills on the computers in the high-tech simulation center in Grafenwoehr, they can also practice their battle skills outdoors at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center ( JMRC), the command’s battle preparation center in Hohenfels. Everything is being done to send the Soldiers optimally trained on their dangerous missions. Training outside the training areas is something special. About 2,000 square kilometers, with the exceptions of the towns and nature protection areas, served as a realistic training area in October. Separated into several battle groups, the 19 partner nations including Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Slovenia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, and the Ukraine trained with the Americans with “crossed sabers.” The German Army participated in the maneuver with the Oberpfalz 6
Laptop, Beamer and digital maps have replaced the old paper maps in the tactical operations center. However, Lt. Col. Curtis Taylor (photo), one of the evaluators, still draws sketches by hand. Photo: Gerald Morgenstern
Brigade and its Leopard tanks stationed in Pfreimd. Wheeled vehicles, tanks, artillery howitzers, fighter jets and helicopters were deployed. Maneuver ammunition, pyrotechnical and fog equipment were used to create a realistic war scenario. The main forces of the “blue battle group“ were provided by the 2d Cavalry Regiment (2CR) from Vilseck, whose Soldiers are equipped with Stryker vehicles. The regiment is equipped with ten different specifications of the Stryker eight-wheel-vehicle, ranging from
first aid vehicle to a mobile gun sys- JMTC Lt. Col. Curtis Taylor was tem that carries a 105 mm cannon. one of the evaluators of the cavalry regiment and judged their battle The regiment’s commander, Col. and tactical skills. Laptop, BeaKeith Barclay, had put up his tactical mer and digital maps have replaced operations center near Kleinfalz ad- the old paper maps in the tactical jacent to Edelsfeld on B-85. During operations center. The cooperation the interview with the journalists, between the nations and the expehe enthusiastically talked about the riences made during the exercise in “fantastic training.“ Like his Sol- the Oberpfalz region are another diers, he wore sensors on his helmet step towards multinational training and equipment. With the help of to avoid future threats. That was the maneuver lasers on the weapons, goal that JMTC wanted to achieve they allow for the display of real with the “Saber Junction“ exercise. hits by the enemy.
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Christmas Songs ranging from quiet to rocking Diverse program at the Grafenwoehr Advent Market on December 8 – German-American Opening Story by
Renate Gradl GRAFENWOEHR. The intent is to meet everybody’s taste eon December 8 and that’s not only true for the palate but also as far as the entertainment goes. A large variety of Christmas goods and a colorful entertainment program will be presented on the stage on the market place at the Advent market in Grafenwoehr. There will be a German-American opening of the Advent market at 2 p.m. with the Christ child and the children’s choir of the Grafenwoehr Middle School. All afternoon, visitors can listen to music, or just allow it to accompany them while strolling over the market. The music club “Klingende Töne“, the bugle brass group from Eschenbach and the Grafenwoehr City Band will entertain the visitors with Christmas songs beginning at 3 p.m. St. Nicholas, his servant Rupprecht and are expected to stop by as well. Kids may take a photo with them. Different styles of music will be presented starting at 5 p.m. The German-American choir “The Encores“ will start and bring international flair to the Advent market. Next will be the trombone choir from Kaltenbrunn. At 7 p.m. the youth group “Starkstrom“ will perform rock music. A special highlight will once again be the large raffle. Children may ride the carousel for free, or take a ride in the horse carriage. Adults can enjoy a stroll across the market with its culinary delicacies or go on a hunt for Christmas 12
A large variety of Christmas goods and a colorful entertainment program will be presented at the Advent market in Grafenwoehr. Photo: Renate Gradl
presents. A special attraction will be the large Christmas manger of the Wood Carvers‘ Association. Wonderful mangers and the wood carvers at work can be admired in
the former AOK-building. “Mangers from around the World“ are on display at the Grafenwoehr Culture and Military Museum. Also on display is a special exhi-
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Heavenly Mailbox for the Christ Child
Culinary delicacies, arts and crafts and a petting zoo featured at the 8th Eschenbach Christ Child Market
Like every year, professional arts and craftsmen and the local clubs will offer home-made and other decorative goods. To those who have not yet written their wish lists: The heavenly mailbox is waiting to be filled. All letters will be forwarded to the Christ Child. Sheep and goats guard the Holy Family which can be admired in the manger. For Story by kids, there will be a carousel, a petRenate Gradl ting zoo and carriage rides with the A view of the Eschenbach Christ Child Market Photo: Renate Gradl ESCHENBACH. Christmas is Christ Child. Those who dare may getting closer and along with it also ride on a pony. market may listen to the sound of good. A fire show will take place the Christ Child Market on the the Eschenbach City Band. The at 6.30 p.m. Fire baskets placed third Advent Sunday. Below the The Christ Child Market starts at music school will perform as well around the market will make for Eschenbach town hall, visitors 1 p.m. At 3 p.m. the Christ Child, as the American Middle School. St. a comfortable atmosphere. The can stroll past many booths, warm accompanied by two angels, will Nicholas and his servant Rupprecht night watchman with his lantern up with GlĂźhwein, or enjoy a va- speak its prologue on the town hall have announced their arrival for 5 will officially close the Christ Child riety of culinary delicacies such stairs. Musical entertainment will p.m. He will bring a large bag of Market at 7 p.m. as Bratwurst, steaks and sweets. be provided as well. Visitors of the candy for those kids that have been
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KIRCHENTHUMBACH. The Craftsmen and Business Association is inviting visitors to the traditional Christmas market in Kirchenthumbach on the second weekend of Advent. The market already starts on Saturday, December 6 at 5 p.m. with a church service with music provided by the brass band.
Culinary delicacies and Christmas music by “VELTUNA BRASS“ music group from Veldenstein, the American gospel choir of the “Church of God and Christ“ from Vilseck and the brass group of the Kirchenthumbach brass band will be presented on the atmospherically lighted market place. A fire-breather will show his art at 9 p.m. and the Kirchenthumbach night watchman will stroll through the streets and alleys with his tower brass players. On Saturday, the market ends around 10 p.m. Starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, the market place will transform into a city of booths with more than 30 vendors who offer their goods and food and beverages to the visitors. Arts and crafts, extraordinary presents, mangers and may more will be on sale. The culinary choices www.grafenwoehr-news.com
are enticing. Shish kebab, Schnitzel sandwiches, pizza, gyros, onion cake, holiday tiramisu variations and freshly baked “Nut stone rolls� will be offered. As in the previous years, the Christ Child will come by to give presents to the children There will also be a “Tree of Wishes� for the girls and
boys to which they can attach their letter to the Christ Child. They can also try their luck at the wheel of fortune, or ride on a pony. The petting zoo and the manger are located below the Christmas tree next to the church tower. Punch Hermann‘s theater will perform for the young and old in the Nussstein cellar. A
cozy cafe is located in the parrish hall. Market visitors will be entertained all afternoon by a diversified music program. The Kirchenthumbach Brass Band and the youth group of the brass band will provide atmospheric entertainment. Street organ music will be played in the Nusssteinhof. The market ends around 7 p.m.
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Gift Giving before Christmas with the “Knights of Columbus“ Forest Christmas for needy families at the Old Forest House Story by
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GRAFENWOEHR/ E S C H E N B AC H / P R E S SATH. We epresent gifts to each other on Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus. However, gifts at some families are rather small because they lack the necessary financial means. That’s when the “The Knights of Columbus“ come into play and surprise the kids of those families with a Christmas package at the forest Christmas at the Old Forest House. “The Knights of Columbus“ are one of the world’s largest romancatholic lay organizations. The order is located in New Haven, Connecticut and was founded in 1882 in the United States and named after Christopher Columbus. Its basic principles are charity, unity, brotherhood and
patriotism. More than 1.8 million members are organized in 15.000 in councils.
The main purpose of the order is to help one another. The organization was also founded to show that American Catholics are patriotic and loyal citizens of the United States. The “Knights of Columbus“ want to revive and continue the old ideals of occidental knighthood. The crest is based upon the crest of the Lords Templar- It shows a formée cross, a Roman short sword as well as fasces and the anchor of Columbus. The buckler reminds us of the charity of the knights. Their motto is: “The Knights of Columbus“ are one of the world’s largest roman-catholic lay orga“In service to one. In service to nizations. One of its members is James Federline (second from right). The Forest all.“ Christmas takes place on Friday, December 21 at 4.30 p.m. at the Old Forest House.
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pleased to support yourrätes pet atebenfalls all times. No möglich. Von Samstag bietet die appointment is needed,Montag if youbisstep by, duTiermedizinerin feste Sprechring regular opening hours. stunden für Kleintiere an. Außer-
Pressath. Tierärztin Nina Wittenberg hat sich ihre Tierarztpraxis auf einem umgebauten Bauernhof eingerichtet. Bei der Veterinärin sind sowohl kleine als auch große Tiere in besten Händen. Wittenberg wuchs mit vielen Tieren auf und ist vom Landleben restlos begeistert. Ihre funktionell eingerichtete Praxis auf dem Bauernhof in Döllnitz und das angegliederte Labor entsprechen den modernsten Anforderungen. Wittenberg bietet für ihre Patienten auch Laser-Akupunktur an. Röntgenaufnahmen bei den „tierischen Patienten“ zu Hause sind dank eines mobilen Röntgenge-
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, Thursday 11 to 12 am Saturday 9 to 10 am
dem ist sie rund um die Uhr an sieben Tagen der Woche erreichbar. Großtiere werden außerhalb der Sprechstunde nach Vereinbarung behandelt. Auch die vierbeinigen Lieblinge amerikanischer Mitbürger sind willkommen: Die Veterinärin und ihre Helferin sprechen fließend Englisch. Wittenberg verbrachte nach dem Abitur ein Jahr in Australien, danach studierte sie in München Tiermedizin. Es folgten ein Studienjahr in Budapest und mehrere
All paperwork (forms, bills, health certificates) can be written out in english, cashless payment is accepted. Priorly turned in american VAT-Forms will of course be taken into account.
Einreisebestimmungen oder Unterbringung zu Hause – wird während des kostenlosen Vortrags erklärt.
we treat emergencies by apointment 24/7
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Historical romantic Christmas fair at Guteneck Christmas fair at Guteneck Castle near Nabburg Story by
Beissel von Gymnich Count Burkhard Beissel of Gymnich and Countess Cornelia Beissel of Gymnich once again extend an invitation to visit Guteneck Castle for a medieval Christmas Fair. It is the seventh time this year that Guteneck Castle will be the picturesque site of a historical romantic Christmas fair. During the four Advent weekends in December – on Saturdays and Sundays; and on the third and fourth weekend on Fridays, too - you may be enchanted by the romantic atmosphere and taken back to the days of the Middle Ages. You will have the opportunity to witness various types of ancient artistry and crafts such as: Wood carving, torch making, sharpening of knives, felt and cloth production, carpet weaving, lace making, glass painting, leather embossing, broom and rake making, saddle construction, pottery, bread baking, shoe making, paper processing, book binding, black smithing and many more.
It is the seventh time this year that Castle Guteneck will be the picturesque site of a historical romantic Christmas fair. Photo: Beissel von Gymnich
sitors who arrive by car should leave A 93 and A 6 respectively at the „Nabburg“ exit and drive in the direction of Oberviechtach. Shortly after the village Unteraich, turn right to Guteneck. Follow the signs to “Schloss Guteneck.” The Several groups of knights will allow solid surface parking area holds you to gain an insight into life in approximately 1,000 cars. Parking historical camps. fee per car is € 2. Be sure to arrive thirsty and with a good appetite as there will be plenty of booths with food and beverages.
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Heated areas with a seating capacity of 800 to 1,000 people are available for your comfort. Parking spaces for cars and busses are available nearby. A shuttle bus service will run every thirty minutes between the Nabburg train station - the Nordgauhalle parking lot in Nabburg – the commuter car park near A 93 and the castle. Cost for the round trip is € 2. The shuttle bus is free of charge for visitors who arrive by train and show their train ticket. Vi16
Opening hours: Saturday, December 1, 2-20 p.m.. Sunday, December 2, 11a.m. - 9 p.m.. Saturday, December 8, 2-10 p.m.. Sunday, December 9, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.. Friday, December 14, 5-10 p.m.. Saturday, December 15, 2-10 p.m.. Sunday, December 16t, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.. Friday, December 21, 5-10 p.m.. Saturday, December 22, 2-10 p.m.. Sunday, December 23, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.. Entrance fees: Fridays: Adults € 3,00 per person Saturdays: Adults € 4,00 per person Sundays: Adults € 5,00 per person
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2012 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Story by
BMW USA (BMW USA) BMW X5 models for 2012, offer a choice of trim levels and equipment, namely the X5 xDrive35i Premium and X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity, in addition to the familiar BMW Advanced Diesel X5 xDrive35d and X5 xDrive50i . All models are enhanced by the brilliant focus and aesthetic appearance of the X5 brand. The gasoline models received an 8-speed automatic transmission for better acceleration and fuel efficiency. The body design of the 2012 BMW X5 is characterized by well-balanced proportions that accentuate the vehicle’s powerful presence and agility. A long wheelbase, short front and rear body overhangs, and large lightalloy wheels provide a visual balance between the front and rear of the vehicle.
Square-shaped, carefully flared wheel arches hint at the X5’s allwheel drive traction and otherroads capability. The body lines sweep upwards from the front and rear wheels, communicating BMW’s near perfect 50-50 front-rear weight distribution The body design of the 2012 BMW X5 is characterized by well-balanced proportions that accentuate the vehicle’s powerful which is so essential to the X5’s presence and agility. Photo: BMW USA legendary driving dynamics. An M Sport Package is available on most X5 models, with sporty components perfectly matched to each vehicle. The BMW Advanced Diesel-powered X5 xDrive35d features a 3.0-liter sequential twin-turbo inline-6 diesel engine with 265 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque.
For every path, even those without a road the 2012 X5 offers more versatility, comfort convenience and even more options for 2012 as a premium class leader. The X5 is ready for any journey.
The X5 xDrive 35d offers classleading performance and fuel efficiency: 0 – 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and an equally impressive 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway EPA rating.
2012 model year updates with specific standard, option and package changes. The 2012 model Year for the BMW X5 xDrive35i and xDrive50i models began with April 2011 production. At
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that time, the following changes ded as standard to all X5 Models. took place: • Lumbar Support, Automatic Standard Equipment Changes Dim Mirrors, Park Distance Control, Automatic Tailgate, • Corona light rings switched to Ambient Lighting, Heated Seats LED technology. added as standard to X5 xDrive35i Premium, X5 xDrive35i • Roof Rails added to the xDriv- Sports Activity models. e50i and X5 xDrive 35i Base models. • Navigation, Lumbar Support, Automatic Dim Mirrors, Park • Cargo Cover added to all mo- Distance Control, Automatic dels. Tailgate, Ambient Lighting, Heated Seats and Privacy Glass • BMW Assist, iPod/USB Adap- added to xDrive50i models. ter and Hi-Fi Sound System ad-
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