Back in Baumholder

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Back in Baumholder

Inside
Days of
Remembrance
Reader feedback
What have you done to
make your mother proud?
“I’m a good family man. I’m
continuing my service to
my country,” said Maj. Shay
Coates. See page 2 for more.
Soldiers, civilians vow to
never forget Holocaust
during observance,
concentration camp
visit. See page 5.
Rumble on the
Airfield
Tournament brings
Ultimate Fighting
Championship
fighters to Wiesbaden.
See page 20.
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Vol. XI, No. 15
Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden
May 7, 2009
Back in Baumholder
Finance company returns
after 15-month duty in Iraq
By Ignacio “Iggy”
Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison
Baumholder Public Affairs
Office
Photo by Karl Weisel
Focus on recycling on Earth Day
Joyce Schloesser (from left) and Lori Pond talk to garrison environmental representatives Shana Heisey, Kader Guerba and Alex Sabais about recycling programs during
Earth Day, April 22, at the Wiesbaden Commissary. "We're here to raise environmental
awareness and to draw more focus on the recycling program," said Sabais, reminding
military housing residents to fill out the online Recycling Survey available on the garrison's home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil (click on the "Recycling Survey" link).
Firefighters warn:
Never leave cooking unattended
By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
Public Affairs Office
Unattended cooking and
candles in housing residences
were the primary cause of
fires in U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden military installations, according to fire loss
statistics for fiscal years 2008
and 2009.
“Unattended cooking is
still the major cause of fires
— whether grilling or in the
kitchen,” said Ken Isted, assistant chief of fire prevention
for the garrison.
While overall there have
been fewer fires in the garrison,
from unattended
cooking, two involved candles,
one was electrical
in nature and two
were caused by
either technical
malfunction or a
dryer fire.
No one was
severely injured
in any of the fires
Whether indoors or outdoors, cooks (a resident did sufshould never leave their cooking unat- fer smoke inhalatended or near children or pets.
tion in a Crestview
blaze caused by an
both Isted and Karin Morunattended
candle), but two
rell, Wiesbaden fire inspector,
said of the seven fires since
October 2007, two resulted
See Cooking fires on
page 4
wait — but it feels wonderful to see family and friends
and to see all the support we
have back here. So I’m really
excited to be back.”
More than 20 Soldiers
volunteered to deploy in
support of the operation.
“We had a great deployment
with very intense operations,
seven days a week, 16 hours
a day, getting people to and
from different locations,
very high op-tempo. It kept
us very busy,” Roberts said.
“It’s going be nice to actually
know what it’s like to have
a Saturday and Sunday off
again.”
After their formal welcome, the Soldiers enjoyed
some personal time before
starting the reintegration
phase to get them readjusted
to life back in the garrison.
The seven-day reintegration
process includes information
briefings, medical and dental
screenings, finance checks,
records updates and a host of
services aimed at making the
redeployment transition go as
smoothly as possible.
Soldiers have been returning from Iraq in ones and
twos, but on April 24 the
entire entourage of 208th Finance Battalion’s Company
D returned to Baumholder
after a high-tempo, 15-month
deployment.
“It was a long and hard
deployment, but it was a
great experience,” said Capt.
Sarah Roberts, company
commander.
“I had an awesome group
of folks. We provided finance
support for all the Soldiers,
civilians and contractors
within our surrounding area,”
said Roberts.
While deployed, the unit
operated out of Forward
Operating Base Kalsu and
FOB Delta. Soldiers from
Delta 208th also fanned out
to provide financial support
where needed. “We went
out and conducted missions
to support Soldiers when
needed. We also dispersed a
lot of Iraqi dinar to
help stabilize the
Iraqi economy,”
said Roberts.
The unit deployed in January
2008.
“It feels wonderful to be back,”
said Roberts. “It
Photo by Stacy Theresa Graham
feels great. It’s a
little cooler, not as Members of Company D, 208th
hot — 100 degrees Finance Battalion, are welcomed
when we left Ku- home to Baumholder April 24.
Taking H1N1 (swine flu) precautions ... Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil and click on Swine Flu Precautions
Commentary
Feedback:
What have you done to
make your mother proud?
Lea Bennett
Baumholder family member
“I gave her the most precious
gift of all, her grandchild.”
Taking aim at H1N1 flu
H1N1 (Swine flu) influenza
is a respiratory disease that can
affect humans. Prepare for flu
outbreaks as you would for all
hazards:
(Swine Flu) Precautions” link.
? Learn and practice prevention techniques, including
good hygiene and social distancing.
Get a kit
Wash your hands
? Get an emergency supply
kit for your family, to last a
minimum of two weeks.
Make a plan
Maj. Ed Larumbe
1st Armored Division,
Wiesbaden
“I eat my vegetables.”
Charlotte Uriegas
4th Battalion, 27th Field
Artillery family readiness
support assistant,
Baumholder
“I think she is most proud of
me for raising good children.”
Sgt. Bernice Thompson
1st Armored Division,
Wiesbaden
“I joined the Army and I’m
still in. I’m the one child she
doesn’t have to worry about.
I opened up to her and I can
talk to her about anything.”
Yaelmie Gomez
Unit service coordinator,
Baumholder
“Taking care of my little
sister.”
? Make a family emergency
plan, including provisions to
care for extended family, and
include a communication plan
to keep in touch.
? Plan alternative transportation routes to school and
work, and consider whether it is
possible to work from home.
? Include key information
from your local emergency
plans including warning signals, evacuation routes, shelter
locations and points of distribution.
? Limit direct contact by
not shaking hands. Do not share
objects with someone who is
sick (utensils, remote controls,
pens, etc.).
? Disinfect frequently
touched surfaces including door
knobs, light switches and toilet
handles.
? Cover your mouth and nose
when coughing or sneezing.
? Teach your children flu
prevention hygiene.
? If someone in your house is
sick you should also stay at home
until they no longer feel sick.
? In general, get vaccinated to boost immunity to flu
viruses.
In an emergency
response
? Learn about the hazard.
Be informed
Visit the garrison’s website at
www.wiesbaden.army.mil and
click on the “H1N1 Influenza
? Be calm — stay informed
and follow emergency plans.
Practice infection
Reader likes ‘Things to do’
I am consistently pleased week after week
with the information I am able to find in the
“Things to do” section of the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden website. Thanks again to whomever
does all that research and lets us know of all the
great opportunities available in our area.
Wiesbaden ICE comment
Need help keeping Aukamm
Housing play area tidy
I live in the Aukamm community across
from the elementary school, and in our community field and playground area there are
several trees that need trimming and garbage
that needs to be picked up. For instance there
is a broken portable basketball goal lying near
the playground for bigger kids and trashy huts.
Every week I take my girls (ages 6 and 2) out in
the field and playground area to pick up trash,
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? Continue to wash your
hands and limit direct contact.
? Telecommute or hold
telephone or video conferences.
? Maintain personal space
of at least three feet.
? Limit exposure to sick
people.
? Quarantine and isolation measures may be used
to limit the movement of
people who may have been
exposed to the disease and
separate those infected with
the disease.
? If directed, report to your
command using the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability
and Assessment System.
Visit www.ready.army.mil
for resources to help you prepare, including information
about emergency kits and how
to make a family plan.
Information is also available
at www.wiesbaden.army.mil
and by clicking on the H1N1
Influenza (Swine flu) Precautions link.
Putting it on ICE
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but there is a limit to what we can do. They have
just finished building a toddler playground here
and it would be nice to have the area cleaned and
safe for all our little ones when we are allowed
to begin using it.
Christi Turner, via Wiesbaden ICE comment
Praise for Herald Union’s travel stories on Italy
Thank you to Sara Goodeyon for her stories
“Conquering Rome with a 4-year-old” and
“Camp Darby and Tuscany.” We were just at
Camp Darby over spring break. Sara did a great
job summarizing the Italy experience. She put
everything in words that I have been trying to
describe to my friends since I got back. Great
job.
Corina O’Barr, via Wiesbaden ICE comment
Command and newspaper staff
USAG Wiesbaden Commander...........................Col. Ray Graham
USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major
............................Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Alexander Prince
Public Affairs Officer..........................................Anemone Rueger
Editor.......................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405)
USAG Wiesbaden Reporters.........Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400)
.................................................Sara Goodeyon (mil 337-5150)
USAG Baumholder Reporters.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191)
.....................................Stacy Theresa Graham (mil 485-7517)
May 7, 2009........................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil
News and features
Simone Burger,
deputy chief
of Wiesbaden’s
Marketing Office, speaks to
5th Signal Command families
during a Town
Hall Meeting
in Mannheim
April 21.
Photo by Kristopher
Joseph
Preparing for move
Town Hall gives 5th Signal members look at Wiesbaden support
By Kristopher Joseph
5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office
Employees and families of the 5th Signal Command
filled Mannheim’s Top Hat Club April 21 to hear representatives from the Wiesbaden military community
discuss the relocation of 5th Signal headquarters from
Mannheim to Wiesbaden this summer.
The Town Hall focused on introducing the various services and living conditions available to the
Wiesbaden newcomers. Representatives answered
questions and handed out information pamphlets.
Roger Gerber, director of the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Transformation Stationing Management
Office, said that $320 million will be used to fund
various construction, revamping and renovation
projects in the garrison.
He said by this summer Wiesbaden will have
13,200 military residents to include service members,
civilians, local nationals and family members.
Some of the amenities that will be available to
5th’s “Dragon Warriors” include a $20 million fitness
facility that boasts an indoor track and numerous
exercise programs; a community activities center that
has a Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers’ Warrior
Zone complete with popular gaming consoles, bigscreen TVs and Internet service; a 24-hour shoppette
that has the only diesel gas pump in Europe for U.S.
ID cardholders and the Rheinblick Golf Course that
features 18 holes and a driving range located just down
the highway from the Wiesbaden Army Airfield.
The Wiesbaden garrison will also be constructing
more than 300 new family housing units, a larger Post
Exchange and Commissary, a Wiesbaden Entertainment Center with a 16-lane bowling area, and an overall
revitalization of many facilities already in place.
Capt. David Bock, 5th Signal’s Headquarters
and Headquarters Company commander, said he is
thrilled about the opportunity for his Soldiers to get
to know a new community and take advantage of all
the Wiesbaden garrison will have to offer.
“This Town Hall presented helpful and much
needed information about the community we are about
to move to,” said Bock. “The garrison seems very in
tune with the city of Wiesbaden which is exciting for
our Soldiers and family members.”
NSPS goes under microscope
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
The federal government’s largest pay-for-performance system, the National Security Personnel
System, is under review at the request of the Defense
Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
Since October 2006 about 205,000 defense employees
were brought under the new NSPS, which replaced
the 50-plus-year-old General Schedule system.
“With new leadership under a new administration,
this review provides an opportunity for the department
and OPM to gain a full understanding of NSPS, including how the system is operating, what the issues are and
the various stakeholder viewpoints and perspectives,”
said Bradley Bunn, NSPS program executive officer.
“The results of the review will assist leadership in
determining the future of the program.”
The review was announced March 16 and should
take three to six months, Bunn said.
“We expect the review to include a thorough and
comprehensive examination of the NSPS policies,
regulations and practices, as well as the underlying
design principles of the system,” he said. “We also
expect the review to consider reports and evaluations
already conducted on NSPS by external organizations
such as the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Personnel
Management.” The review also may include outreach
to a number of stakeholders, including senior leaders, managers and supervisors, employees, labor and
professional groups, Congress and experts in human
resources policy, Bunn said.
“It will be important to gain the perspectives of
those affected by NSPS,” he said. “We expect that
civilian employees will have an opportunity to make
their views known, although we don’t know how that
will happen yet.”
The Defense Department has suspended conversions of GS positions to NSPS until at least October,
according to the NSPS website.
News flash
DISA-Europe Conference
The Defense Information Systems AgencyEurope invites all communication and information technology professionals across Europe to
participate in its “Securing Partnerships Toward
Enterprise Solutions” conference June 22-26 at
the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch.
Agenda includes Theater Satellite Communications Challenges, Technology Impact on Technical Control Facilities and DISN Technology
Impact on the European and African Theater
Information Grid. Register by June 1 online at
www.disa.mil/conferences/Europe or by calling
mil 434-5006.
Signal Ball
People affiliated with the Signal Regiment
in Europe, including military, civilian and local national employees, are invited to the 2009
European Signal Regimental Ball June 13 at
5 p.m. at the Village Pavilion in Heidelberg’s
Patrick-Henry Village. The theme is “Celebrating
the Year of the NCO.” Visit www.2009european
signalregimentalball.com for details.
Memorial for Wiesbaden Soldier
Soldiers of the 21st Theater Sustainment
Command gathered at the Daenner Kaserne
Chapel April 17 to pay respects to Sgt. Daniel J.
Beard, a member of the 147th Adjutant General
Company in Wiesbaden (part of the 21st TSC
Special Troops Battalion). Beard, age 24, died
April 3 of injuries sustained from a non-combat
related incident in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq. “He was
a shining example of everything an American
Soldier is supposed to be,” said Capt. Ramon
Torres, company commander. Beard is survived
by his wife, Yolanda, his father, Ulysses, two
brothers and two sisters. (Courtesy of Angelika
Lantz, 21st TSC Public Affairs)
Fuel ration card outage
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service
will have a scheduled system outage that will
affect the Esso ration card system May 19 from
6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Customers will not be able
to purchase fuel on post or at local Esso stations
during that time. (AAFES-Europe Communications)
Annual Soldier/NCO competition
While the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer continues, leaders will turn their attention
to NCOs and fellow enlisted Soldiers during
the Installation Management Command-Europe
Soldier and NCO of the Year competition May
10-13 at Grafenwöhr. “This is a very challenging
competition,” said IMCOM-E Command Sgt.
Maj. Tracey Anbiya. “ Any NCO or Soldier who
advances to the Grafenwöhr phases has truly accomplished a lot and should be proud to represent
their garrison.” (IMCOM-E Public Affairs)
1st AD Change of Command
Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling will hand over the
reins of the 1st Armored Division to Maj. Gen.
Terry A. Wolf at 10 a.m. May 12 on Wiesbaden
Army Airfield.
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From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate
of Emergency Services
April 13
Baumholder: A family member was charged with
assault after being involved in an altercation
which became physical.
Wiesbaden: A Soldier was charged with larceny
of private funds and false official statement.
April 14
Baumholder: A family member was charged with
a traffic accident after failing to judge proper
clearance and striking another vehicle.
Wiesbaden: A federal employee was charged with
a traffic accident after striking another vehicle
and a traffic sign.
April 15
Wiesbaden: A Soldier was charged with communicating a threat after making severe gestures
to a noncommissioned officer.
April 16
Wiesbaden: A senior NCO was charged with a
traffic accident after striking another vehicle.
Baumholder: A Soldier was charged with being
drunk on duty after failing a command-directed
intoxilyzer test.
April 17
Baumholder: A Soldier was charged with drunk
and disorderly conduct after becoming very
belligerent and using profanity. He also failed
a command-directed intoxilyzer test.
Wiesbaden: An NCO was charged with a traffic
accident after inattentive driving and striking
another vehicle.
April 18
Baumholder: An NCO was charged with a traffic
accident after backing out of a parking space
and striking another vehicle.
April 19
Baumholder: An officer was charged with a traffic
accident after striking a reflector marker owned
by the host nation.
April 20
Wiesbaden: A Soldier was charged with a traffic
accident after striking another vehicle.
Baumholder: Two family members were charged
with larceny of Army and Air Force Exchange
Service property after concealing some items
and leaving the facility without proper payment.
April 21
Baumholder: A Soldier was charged with a traffic
accident after scratching a military vehicle’s
exterior and also misusing the vehicle to go to
the commissary.
Wiesbaden: A Solider and a family member were
charged with assault after being involved in an
altercation which turned physical.
April 22
Wiesbaden: A family member was charged with a
traffic accident after striking another vehicle.
April 23
Baumholder: An NCO was charged with a traffic
accident after striking another vehicle.
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Photo by Günter Merscher
Training together in Baumholder
U.S. and German Soldiers hone communication skills at the Baumholder Training Area April 23.
The training was aimed at improving the ability of the forces to communicate on the battlefield.
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cooking fires in Hainerberg and Aukamm Army family housing in November 2007 and September 2008
caused nearly $100,000 in damages.
To protect lives and property, Isted and Morrell
underscored the importance of observing the same
cooking safety guidelines whether in the kitchen or
outside grilling.
“The main thing when barbecuing is that once
it’s fired up, stay with it,” said Morrell, stressing that
keeping children and pets away from the grill, only
using approved equipment that is in good condition
and constantly attending the cooking are crucial.
“Also, be careful where you store starter fluids
making sure that no kids can get into them,” she
said, adding that storing gas containers and fluids
out of sight is also important for force protection and
security reasons.
Other tips to keep in mind when grilling include
placing the grill a safe distance away from lawn games,
play areas and foot traffic; only doing so outdoors;
periodically removing grease and fat buildup in trays;
never adding charcoal starter fluid when coals or
kindling have already ignited; checking gas cylinder
hoses for leaks before using; and never storing propane
gas cylinders in buildings or garages.
Just as in the kitchen, young ones should be kept
away from the cooking area, utensils and handles
should not jut out into foot traffic areas, packaging
and other materials should be removed from the stove
or grill area, and lids and potholders must be readily
available to cover combustibles and safely handle
potentially hot handles.
Regularly checking to make sure smoke detectors
are working properly is another important fire safety
reminder, said Isted, adding, “It’s there to protect you
and your family.”
With several of the recent blazes caused by electrical fires, Isted said residents must always be conscious
of not overloading electrical circuits. “That includes
not putting too many plugs in one outlet, avoiding
chain-linking cords and never using space heaters
which are prohibited. It’s important to make sure
whatever electrical appliances you have are properly
tested and appropriately labeled.”
An increase in candle sales in recent years has
resulted in a commensurate number of candlerelated fires, according to Installation Management
Command-Europe safety officials.
Candles are prohibited in the workplace by fire
regulations.
In the home and barracks when using candles,
IMCOM-E fire safety officials said residents must
observe the following safety dos and don’ts:
> Always put candles on a heat-resistant surface
— never on a television or other plastic surface.
> Place them in a firm, upright holder.
> Never place candles near curtains, fabric or
furniture. Keep out of drafty areas such as near a
window.
> Keep away from clothes, hair, children and
pets.
> Don’t move candles when lit. Extinguish before
leaving unattended. Make sure they are completely
out.
In the case of a fire everyone should be sure to
report the blaze immediately, said Morrell. “Regardless of whether there’s a fire alarm system, you still
need to call. It’s better to make five calls for the same
fire than assume it has already been done and none is
made. They should always call and give us the five
Ws (who, what, when, where and why).”
Whether from a military or civilian phone, garrison
community members should call the “117” number
to ensure reaching an English-speaking respondent,
said Isted. “From a DSN phone simply pick up the
telephone and dial 117.” From a civilian line dial the
military prefix (705 in Wiesbaden, 6 in Baumholder)
and then 117.
The USAG Wiesbaden Fire Department on
Wiesbaden Army Airfield has new labels available
with the garrison emergency number listed for offices and homes that can be posted on telephones,
Isted added.
News and features
‘Never again’:
Equal Opportunity adviser.
The tour-goers were stripped
of their identity and then asPublic Affairs Office
signed the name and biography
“It was not the deprivation
of an actual Holocaust victim.
of sleep, or the hunger, or the
They then journeyed by bus to
labor. It was the deprivation of
the state of Thuringia. After aryour character.”
rival at the site the group walked
These words, quoted by Rabthe grounds to explore the many
bi Avremi Nussbaum, paired
points of the 469.5-acre site,
with the sounding of a Jewish
whose history, at its telling,
shofar, set the tone at an early
evoked numerous thoughts and
morning Holocaust commemofeelings.
ration in the Flyers Theater for
“It makes you feel that
Wiesbaden military comyour life is pretty lucky
munity members before
and life is too short to not
their departure to visit
do anything with it and
Buchenwald Concentration
to make something out of
Camp April 24.
it,” said Matthew Jordan,
“The sound of the shofar
Wiesbaden High School
has the power to cause a
student. “It’s an experience
person to think and remind
you will never forget. It’ll
people of their deeds,” said
change the way you look
Nussbaum, just before the
at life. It’ll change the way
lights were dimmed for a
you see things.”
short candlelight vigil.
While some went away
“Stand for what’s
with new viewpoints, others
right,” said Chaplain (Col.)
pondered the thought of acCharles Reynolds, as his
tually having been there.
message to the assembly Rabbi Avremi Nussbaum, Wies“I never thought of
embodied the 2009 Days baden Jewish Community rabbi myself as a suicidal type
of Remembrance theme, and cantor, blows the shofar dur- of person, but if I was at
“Never Again: What You ing the memorial ceremony in the this camp then, I wonder
Do Matters.”
Flyers Theater. The shofar is a horn if I would have been like
In an effort to make an used for Jewish religious purposes. some of those who said, ‘go
impression of the reality Shofar-blowing is incorporated in ahead and shoot me … give
of the Holocaust, the com- synagogue services on Rosh Ha- me some poison … and put
munity’s Equal Opportu- shana and Yom Kippur.
me out of my misery,’” said
Story and photos by
Chrystal Smith
nity advisers collaborated to
provide a day trip to one of the
largest concentration camps in
Germany where an estimated
56,000 people were killed, and
approximately 250,000 representing more than 30 nations,
suffered.
“This is something special to
allow Soldiers and family members to witness the evidence of
the atrocities that happened,”
said Master Sgt. Mark Jordan,
Soldiers, civilians dedicate day to
remembering victims of Holocaust
Flowers and ornamentation line the middle area of the incinerator in memory of Holocaust victims who were killed
at the Buchenwald Concentration Camp.
Annette Johnson, Army Corps
of Engineers administrative assistant, who said the trip greatly
increased her consciousness
of the Holocaust. “You would
never envision the things that
happened at this concentration
camp. Just by looking, you know
people suffered here.”
And while some members
of the group had visited other
concentration camps, the Buchenwald visit still left them
with broadened perspectives.
“Movies have a tendency
to soften everything so that the
impact is not as great. But until
you go and see it for yourself
and get both sides of the story
you won’t think that it was real,”
said Gary DiPietro, Company F,
52nd Aviation Regiment, who
visited Dachau, a smaller camp
located near Munich. DiPietro
recommended that anyone planning to visit Buchenwald be
prepared to spend several hours
on the grounds as the day’s itinerary did not allow the group to
cover the outlying points of the
memorial site.
The 2009 Days of Remembrance were observed April
19-26. The Jewish community
observed Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom Hashoah,
April 21, as denoted by the
Hebrew calendar.
It marks the anniversary of
the Warsaw ghetto uprising.
Bundeswehr seeks Army family support advice
By Sara Goodeyon
U.S. Army Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
The family support programs offered
by the U.S. Army were on display for representatives from a Bundeswehr subsidiary
April 24. Members of the national-level
agency, G.E.B.B. (a company of the German Department of Defense for Development and Procurement and Operations)
visited U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden to
get ideas on ways to enhance the German
Army’s family support programs.
“The Bundeswehr is changing and is
looking to be a more attractive employer,”
said project manager Katja Trompeter,
who along with Kai Schmidt, head of
the Business Unit Child Care and Travel
Management, learned how the chapel,
reintegration programs, Army Community
Service and Child, Youth and School Services assist Soldiers and their families.
G.E.B.B., working as an in-house
consulting company for German Army
bases, has been tasked with helping the
Bundeswehr tailor child care to meet the
needs of specific Army communities. “We
are trying to find some way to provide for
the special needs of the families of Army
personnel, especially regarding open hours
for day care centers,” said Trompeter. “We
just started a pilot project ... and we are
about to roll out the support to all Army
bases in Germany.”
Trompeter said, her boss, Maj. Gen.
Gertmann Sude, contacted his American
counterparts because he was aware that
the U.S. Army has an established family
support program.
“This is something that is still in a
very early stage for the Bundeswher,” said
Trompeter, adding that she was impressed
by what she saw during the visit.
Trompeter said G.E.B.B. will continue
to offer its support and consult the Army Dr. Robert Schloesser (right), FMWR director, and June Timko (center), lead
bases and the German Department of child and youth program assistant, give Katja Trompeter and Kai Schmidt, on
behalf of the Bundeswehr, a tour of the Hainerberg Teen Center.
Defense.
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Appreciating
military children
Photos by Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
As the Army remains true to the covenant it reestablished
with Army families in 2007, it recognizes the sacrifices military
children make while supporting parents in their duties toward
the accomplishment of the nation’s mission.
Despite the drizzle and dampness of an April afternoon,
families still managed to press their way out to enjoy free food,
fun and games for the sake of honoring the children of the Wiesbaden military community.
Child, Youth and School Services hosted Spring Fest 2009
in the Tony Bass Fitness Center April 17 in observance of the
Month of the Military Child.
Children of all ages took their turn at games of skill, bouncy
castles, booths, an obstacle course, face painting and even a
mini-baseball clinic that was conducted by members of the Bad
Homberg Hornets baseball team. Also represented were the Boy
Scouts of America, Army Ready, Veterinary Services and the
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Fire Department.
Maj. Jack Crawford gives son Gabriel a tickle attack after executing their version of the
“Stop, Drop and Roll” maneuver in front of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Fire Department display table at Spring Fest 2009 in the Tony Bass Fitness Center April 17.
Joshua Meert plays the ring toss game booth as his brother Jacob gives encouragement
during the Month of the Military Child celebration.
Tyrone Marinkovic takes pointers on his stance from Bad
Homberg Hornets coach and New York Mets European
scout Lionel Chattelle before taking a swing at the baseball during the mini-clinic in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center held in conjunction with the Child, Youth and School
Services hosted event.
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Toddlers jump, hop and shuffle around the inside of the
mini bouncy castle during the fest held to celebrate children of military families in the Tony Bass Fitness Center
April 17.
Hope Farmer peeks up
while enjoying a helping
of complimentary cotton
candy during the fest.
USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden theater earns accolades
Cast, crew win Topper awards
By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Five golden statuettes left Heidelberg in the
company of Wiesbaden thespians and technical crew
members April 18.
The prized Installation Management CommandEurope Tournament of Plays awards, known as Toppers to anyone involved with the U.S. Forces Europe
theater program, recognize the best of the best in
military community theater.
“All together, technical, musical, acting, artistic
and directing achievements were celebrated by the
presentation of a record number of 88 golden Topper
statues, and 216 framed nomination certificates,” said
Jim Sohre, IMCOM-Europe’s entertainment director. “Nineteen musicals, comedies and dramas were
produced during the six-week adjudication period
in Army, Air Force and international community
theaters in Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands
and Turkey.”
During the gala evening in Heidelberg’s Village
Pavilion, guests were treated to an Academy Awardslike show featuring highlights from both Broadway
and community stages performed by military and
civilian actors and music makers in addition to the
awards recognition.
The Wiesbaden Amelia Earhart Playhouse production of “Fools” dazzled audiences and Topper
judges alike, garnering a slew of nominations and
five Toppers.
“It was a great cast — a great group of people,”
said Air Force Staff Sgt. J.J. Russell, honored as best
stage manager for a comedy.
“I was really excited about winning,” said Russell,
adding that the award was a testament to the hard
work that goes into a production both onstage and
backstage by everyone involved.
Russell, who has volunteered at the playhouse
for several seasons, was attracted to the theater after
having formerly toured with the Air Force’s Tops in
Blue. “I had the experience with working with a lot
of professional equipment and people.”
He advised anyone interested in becoming involved
to “give it a try — be patient and give it some time.
Also come see our next show,” he said.
Full-time student and theater volunteer Sanja
Parkos added a best actress in a comedy Topper to
her collection of acting awards for her performance in
“Fools” (she was named best actress at the One-Act
Play Festival last fall).
“I was very surprised I won this one as well,” said
Parkos, who explained she had only been acting for a
little more than a year. “I guess I’ve progressed.
“The Amelia Earhart Playhouse has really become
my second family. It’s a lot of fun being involved,”
said the dependent of a retired Air Force member.
“It’s helped me become more self-confident — given
me a chance to evolve. … I’ve learned a lot and it’s
a fun experience.”
Three other Wiesbaden backstage crew members
were singled out for top technical awards including
Sue Zarutskie (best properties and dressing), Eric
Robinson (best sound) and Jim Ehrenreich (best
scene painting).
Sanja Parkos performs in a scene from the Amelia Earhart Playhouse’s production of “Fools.” Parkos
earned best actress in a comedy honors for her portrayal of Lou Jane.
For long-time Family,
Topper for a comedy. “I was
Morale Welfare and Recresurprised because we never get
ation supporter Ehrenreich,
to see the competition.”
winning the award was parAs a member of the playticularly sweet. “This was
house staff, Zarutskie invited
my first season with the
everyone to get involved with
Amelia Earhart. … I used to
the Wiesbaden theater. “We can
be a presenter (as a member
always use creative people,” she
of the U.S. Army Garrison
said, adding that help is welHessen staff) and to be on the
comed to help manage props,
receiving end was a pleasant
move items on and off stage,
surprise. I liked the irony of
build and paint scenery and to
it — not having to give it away
assist in the box office and front
but getting to keep it.
of the house.
“’Fools’ was a great pro“It’s too bad there isn’t an
duction,” added Ehrenreich,
audience award for the Topexplaining that in his capacpers,” said Fontana, praising
ity as set painter he “tried
the outstanding support the
to flesh out the vision of the
playhouse receives from both
director.”
international and U.S. military
After retiring from a full
Photo by Martin Greeson theater-goers. “We have a loyal
career of military and gov- Lt. Col. Dawn Lancaster presents Wies- fan base that comes regularly to
ernment service, Ehrenreich baden’s Jim Ehrenreich with the best our shows.”
turned to set painting while scene painting Topper.
Fontana also lauded the
working at the Five Pfennig
strong command emphasis
Playhouse in Hanau — which he ultimately helped placed on the military community theater programs,
close as the garrison drew down. An experienced thanks to the IMCOM-Europe Entertainment traineasel painter, Ehrenreich said, adapting to painting ing and awards programs and its director Jim Sohre.
sets took some mental adjustment, especially helping “Anything that gives our volunteers motivation for
bring the director’s vision to the stage. “For ‘Fools’ excellence is greatly valued.”
there was over 1,000 square feet of set to paint. …
“This show we had three active duty service memI’m not painting with my fingers in the theater. As bers — one of whom won a Topper — and we’d love
Charlie (playhouse director Charlie Fontana) said, to have more military participation,” Fontana said.
the audience doesn’t leave humming the set. It’s not
Wiesbaden theater-goers can look forward to the
about me painting a picture. It’s about reinforcing Amelia Earhart’s upcoming production of the Pulitzerthe creative environment created by the director and prize winning, classic American play, “Our Town,”
the players.”
May 28-31 and June 4-7. For reservations and ticket
“It’s been a while since I’ve won one,” said information call mil 336-2473, civ (0611) 816-2473
Zarutskie, winner of the best properties and dressing or stop by Wiesbaden USO offices.
Firefighter strengthens German-American relations
‘The cultural blending ... blossomed into something I couldn’t have hoped for’
Story and photos by
Sara Goodeyon
An American firefighter who
accompanied his wife to Germany
has found a place to continue doing what he loves. After weeks of
studying and then passing practical exams, Joshua Stotler is now
certified as a volunteer firefighter
with the Wiesbaden-Biebrich fire
department, one of the oldest in
Germany.
Stotler, who was a profes-
sional firefighter before moving
to Wiesbaden, has been volunteering with the fire department
for more than a year but couldn’t
respond to calls.
After attending the German
fire academy every weekday for
five weeks he passed the written
and practical exams in late March.
He is now a full-fledged member
of a volunteer department that has
been in existence since 1851.
“I am very excited I can now
respond to calls. It was great. I’ve
been waiting for a year and a half
to go,” said Stotler. “Before when
the calls would come in I would
be left behind.”
Stotler grew up wanting to
be a firefighter. “I have an uncle
who was a fire chief and a grandfather who was a firefighter,”
said Stotler. “I have a degree in
fire protection technology from
Miramar College in California
and I worked for five years as a
paid firefighter with the Ocotillo
Fire Dept, San Diego Rural Fire
Department, and the City of San
Jose Fire Department.”
When he came to Germany
with his wife, a DoD civilian
employee, he was unsure how
he could continue his firefighting
career. Then Stotler bumped into
a German firefighter at a party.
“He said ‘why don’t you come
on with the volunteers.’ He helped
me with the paperwork and gave
me the phone number for the fire
station chief,” said Stotler.
Günter Becker, the chief of
his shift for the professional
firefighters at station three and the
chief of the volunteers at station
23 where Stotler helps out, said
they are happy to have Stotler
on board.
Good rapport
“He’s nice, friendly and he
likes the job,” said Becker. “The
fellows are proud to have him
here.”
When he first arrived at the
station Stotler wasn’t sure what to
expect. “I was nervous, but everyone was really friendly,” he said.
“They are some of the friendliest
people I’ve ever met.”
“Some of the guys took time
off to help me study for the test,”
said Stotler, adding that they
exchange information about
American and German firefighting techniques. “There are different tools and processes.”
The Stotlers will be in Germany until next year and then they
must return to the United States.
“I’m not looking forward to leavng. This is something very few
people get to do,” said Stotler. “I
have enjoyed the cultural blending. I have learned that people are
people and if you treat them like
family they’ll treat you like family
right back. I didn’t intend on this
and it blossomed into something
I couldn’t have hoped for.”
There is a need for volunteer
firefighters for the 20 response
areas for Wiesbaden. Volunteers
must live in the response area of
the fire department. Becker said
volunteers should contact the volunteer chief for their area station.
The name of the volunteer chief
is listed on a sign posted outside
each of the stations. The main
number for the Wiesbaden Fire
Department is civ (0611) 4990
for anyone interested.
Josh Stotler buckles in to his assigned seat inside the
firetruck strapping on his oxygen tank.
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Garrison celebrates volunteer contributions
Events highlight dedicated efforts of mentors,
leaders, others who share their time and talents
The time these people donated to the community was
worth $1.1 million.
As a result, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden honored the
community’s volunteers over
the course of several days in
April for 54,496 recorded community service hours.
“With the numerous budget
cuts and the reductions in work
force, volunteers are filling in
where they are needed,” said
Jan Meert, Army Community
Service chief. “When the money
is cut duties don’t go away.”
The 2009 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony themed “Celebrate the Power of Volunteers
Making a Difference” was the
culmination of events as 500
volunteers were recognized for
their support to 90 community
organizations during a luncheon
April 28 in the Community
Activity Center.
While seven were nominated
to receive individual honors,
Curtis Parker, Master Sgt.
Robert Beausoleil and Tomas
Moralez went away as Adult,
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“I felt like I needed to contribute since so many people
were deployed. I knew I needed
to assist families and do whatever I could do … to override
the burden of deployment,” said
Beausoleil, commenting that his
family too sacrificed in order to
support the increased amount of
time he volunteered during the
past year.
Though time increased for
the Soldier honoree, volunteering is common place for the
adult awardee.
“Nothing you can do for
a child is ever wasted,” said
Parker, who volunteers as an
assistant scout master, wrestling
coach, swim team statistician
and a committee chairman.
“I was very surprised to
hear I was nominated to receive this award,” said Youth
Volunteer of the Year awardee
Tomas Moralez, explaining
that he continued to volunteer
at the Wiesbaden Library after
working there as a Summer
Hire employee in addition to
other volunteer endeavors. “I enjoy working
with people, especially
children during youth
activities.
“You really learn a
lot — things you didn’t
know before as a volunteer,” said Moralez,
adding that volunteer
work at the post office
was particularly enlightening. “You learn
something from volunVolunteers of the Year Curtis Parkteering and sometimes
er (from left), Master Sgt. Robert
it’s fun.”
Beausoleil and Tomas Moralez.
April 19-25 was
enjoying the pancake breakfast
Volunteer Appreciation Week. ACS hosted various with volunteers. “I tell Col.
events to let volunteers know Graham (USAG Wiesbaden
how much they are valued. Vol- commander) this is the most
unteers were invited to stop by lucrative labor we have because
ACS for a special prize, served it’s free. If you look at what it
a pancake breakfast and a lunch costs it’s critical to us.”
“Volunteering is second
by ACS staff and to enter a
nature when people come to
drawing for a gift basket.
“We couldn’t run this com- Wiesbaden … and they do a
munity without the volunteers,” great job,” said Meert. (Sara
said Dr. Robert Schloesser, Goodeyon, Chrystal Smith
director of Family, Morale, and Karl Weisel contributed
Welfare and Recreation, while to this story).
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Community notes
Memorial Day event
All community members
are invited to remember those
have fallen in service to the nation at the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden’s Memorial Day
Ceremony May 21 at 10:30
a.m. at Veterans Park on Wiesbaden Army Airfield. The
installation’s exit gate will be
closed from 10 a.m. to noon in
observance of the event.
Order of Mercury
Before retiring 1st Armored
Division’s Command Sgt. Jacqueline B. Thomas and Sgt. Maj.
Glenda A. Young both received
the Bronze Order of Mercury.
The Signal Corps Regimental
Association awards the Bronze
Order of Mercury to those who
have contributed significantly
to the promotion of the Signal
Corps and the association.
Thomas retired after 25 years of
service and Young after 29.
Asian Pacific Heritage
Workshop
The Wiesbaden Equal Employment Opportunity Office
invites all community members
to an Asian Pacific American
Heritage Month Workshop May
18 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in Room 223, Building 1023E,
on Wiesbaden Army Airfield.
The event will feature panel
guest speakers Glen Moonilal
and Heather Goodwin and a
demonstration of traditional
Chinese martial arts presented
by Jim Harmon.
‘A Visual Application
of Bible Stories’
The Wiesbaden Chapel’s
Middle School Girls Bible
Study group will feature an art
show depicting artistic renditions of Bible stories at the Chapel Youth Center in Aukamm
May 15 from 6-8 p.m. Light
refreshments will be served.
Email Daniel.haas@cadence.
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Photo support
Wiesbaden Army Airfield’s
Photo Studio is located in Building 1214B and is open weekdays
from 7:30 a.m. to noon, 12:30-4
p.m. The studio offers Department of the Army, passport and
command photos. It also features a graphic support section
for charts and training-related
items. All photos are digitally
processed within five minutes.
DA Photos are submitted electronically after the customer
selects the photo he/she likes.
The customers ERB/ORB will
be updated with the new photo
one or two hours after the photo
was taken. Passport photos are
shot Tuesday and Wednesday
from 1-3 p.m. DA and command
photos are by appointment only.
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Position involves assisting
in providing information and
support to Tricare beneficiaries.
Must have three years experience including experience in
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Used items wanted
Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart
Playhouse is in need of used
clothing, furniture and props
(just about anything portable)
for its theatrical productions.
All items must be relatively
clean and in relatively good
condition. Call mil 336-2473 or
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information.
New sick call policy
Starting May 18 Soldiers
who are not with 1st Armored
Division going on sick call to
the Wiesbaden Health Clinic
should report to Room 151 from
7-8 a.m. to sign in (additional
sign in will be from 12:45-1:30
p.m. for shift workers unable to
attend morning sick call). All
staff sergeants and below must
report with a signed DD form
689 by the unit commander or
command representative. All
sergeants first class and above
may report to sick call without
a signed form 689, but must
fill one out upon reporting. All
sergeant majors and above and
majors and above may call and
make an acute care appointment
instead of reporting for sick call.
Soldiers should report on time
and in correct uniform.
Retiree health care
The Wiesbaden Health
Clinic and Heidelberg Health
Center are working together to
meet retirees’ health care needs.
Appointments are available at
Heidelberg for retirees through
their central appointment line at
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retirees are unable to make an
appointment in Heidelberg, they
can call the Wiesbaden Health
Clinic’s central appointments
line to be placed on the access
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Independence during deployment
Spouses stay involved, fit while Soldiers serve in Iraq
gave her motivation to improve her
health by working out almost every day
and taking classes offered through the
“I’m Lesa Hill and I created the Post- Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports
it … not really, but I feel I have made a and Fitness Program.
difference in my community and I have
Hill has participated in Boot Camp,
kept myself busy during my husband’s a fitness program that has given spouses
deployment,” said Lesa Hill, spouse the opportunity to rise to the challenge
of Spc. Joseph Hill, Company C, 47th and train to pass a Physical Training
Forward Support Battalion.
test.
Hill is a prime example of a military
Tamara Gray, Boot Camp instructor,
family member who has achieved inde- said the first Boot Camp fitness class
pendence and has made positive use of was a 12-week, two-hour, twice-a-week
her time overseas.
class that incorporated cardio, resistance
Being a spouse of a Soldier who is training and calisthenics into a military
deployed for 15 months can be chal- style workout.
lenging while overseas. Many spouses
“The program is designed to push
return to the United States while others people to do things they never thought
stay and choose to make a life for them- they could do. We had many goals for
selves at their overseas duty station. Each this program — some were measureable,
spouse decides
and some were
which option is
not,” Gray said.
right for him or
“We measured
herself.
their success
“I thought I
with a PT test
was prepared for
and weight
the deployment
loss. Some of
until the day
the other goals
it happened,”
were to make
said Hill. “It
new friends
was hard the
and to develop
first couple of
a healthy lifemonths and then
style.
I kept thinkWhen first
ing he was in
attending the
the field so that
fitness class
made it a little
Hill was hesibit better. But
tant. “What
the whole realdid I get myity that he was
self into?”
not was hard
said Hill. “I
to grasp,” said Lesa Hill (left) participates in the Iron feel fantastic
Hill.
about Boot
Spouses Challenge of 2008.
This is the
C a m p n o w.
first deployment in Hill’s five years of I’m happy with my improvements. I
marriage.
lost 15 pounds.”
“At first I felt alone and mad at the
Hill said she is fortunate to have
Army. I knew the deployment was go- met her cousin, Kim Lauzon, Army
ing to happen, but it didn’t hit me until spouse, while stationed in Baumholder.
he was really gone,” said Hill. “I have The had never met before meeting in
surrounded myself with a bunch of Baumholder. Lauzon and Hill took the
fabulous people. I would name them all
Boot Camp class together.
but there are too many. My friends are
“It is amazing that we met here
the ones who have helped me; it makes
of all places. Maybe it was fate. Lesa
it easier that I am around many spouses
who are going through the same thing,” and I have become really close and
have helped one another through the
she said.
Hill has become involved in many deployment during the hard times and
organizations and has taken advantage the good times,” said Lauzon. “Having
of what the Baumholder community has a relative here is great and makes it feel
to offer. She filled her time by working more like home.”
Since the class Hill has lost an adat the Arts and Crafts Center for eight
months before the deployment and ditional 50 pounds.
She participated in the Spouses
then took a break from work when the
deployment started. The deployment Challenge in 2008 and is planning on
By Stacy Theresa Graham
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
Lesa Hill (second from left) poses for a group photo taken the last day of
Boot Camp, a Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness
class offered to the community.
taking the 2009 Spouses Challenge this Soldiers, but for family members of Solmonth. She has taken yoga, spin and diers, she said, adding that deployments
is looking forward to taking the next are hard to prepare for — not knowing
salsa class. Hill took part in the Breast exactly what to expect or if something
Cancer Awareness five-kilometer walk/ will happen and be life changing. That
run in October 2008 and is planning on is what gets her through the difficult
attending the Fallen Soldier Memorial times, she said.
five-kilometer run the end of May.
“I have learned the community comes
Besides Hill’s
together during a
fitness goals, she
deployment. I didn’t
has become a
know that there were
Family Readiso many different
ness Group coorganizations that
leader for her
are willing and able
husband’s unit,
to help. It made life
is part of the Caa little easier,” said
sualty Assistance
Hill.
and Readiness
“Being away
Team through
from your spouse
Army Commuand having to rely
nity Service and
on yourself are the
is a member of
biggest challenges
the Baumholder
for me during this
Community
deployment. I have
Lesa Hill (left) helps Brenda Gran- noticed I am more
Spouses Club.
“I don’t do it dia get ready for a Halloween self-reliant now,”
because I need to; spooktalcular event Oct. 30.
said Hill.
I do it because the
If Hill had to give
family members and Soldiers deserve advice to a spouse new to military life,
it,” said Hill.
she would say, “Here’s my favorite
She added that she feels as if she quote, ‘Expect nothing, be prepared for
has changed during the deployment in everything.’ If your husband wants to do
a positive way. “I am more independent something crazy with his career just let
and can make my own decisions while him. Stand by him and be a supportive
my husband has been deployed. I have spouse because you won’t regret it in the
met more people during the deployment long run. You should tell him everything
than I did before my spouse left. The even if it is uncomfortable.
long lasting friendships I have made
“Be open because it will help your
will make it hard to leave.”
marriage and your relationship. It will
Hill’s respect has grown for not only bring you closer,” she said.
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World of fairy tales celebrates military youths
By Stacy Theresa
Graham
An enchanted forest welcomed community members
April 25 at the Hall of Champions to celebrate the Month
of the Military child hosted
by Child, Youth and School
Services. Merlin the wizard,
Charles Stanley and a Russian
princess, Szetlania Fontanez,
greeted guests as they walked
into the “Fairytales around the
World” spring festival.
In addition to the spring
festival two puppet shows
for children were presented
by Rheinland-Pfalz Polizei at
the Rheinlander Convention
Center.
“April is the ‘Month of
the Military Child.’ It began
in 1986 and is our chance to
recognize the sacrifices and
applaud the courage of the
military children,” said Debra
Hathaway, CYSS outreach
services director.
Children took part in making kangaroo bracelets, Aussie
“They deserve it.”
Throughout the month of
April, military children were
celebrated with posters and
parades. The month ended with
a creative spring festival.
“We want to let our military
children know that because of
their unique courage, contributions to the Army Family,
and daily sacrifices, they are
‘Everyday Heroes’ in our eyes,”
said Hathaway.
“I love the spring fests they
have for the children. I’m glad it
is for all ages and I look forward
to it every year. It is coincidentally a perfect distraction this
year because of the redeployPhoto by Stacy Theresa Graham
ment,” said Jen Ludwigsen,
Children wait patiently for their turn at climbing Jacob’s ladder at the “Fairy Tales Around family member.
the World” spring festival.
Parents of military children
animals, 1,001 Arabian Nights included Army Community dor, Wasgau, to bring crates of are also being encouraged to
carpets, genie bottles, Euro- Service, Educational and De- fruit for the event.
download, sign, and present
pean crowns, knights’ armor, velopmental Intervention Ser“I think it is important to their children with the “Evchildrens’ hugs coupons, Af- vices, American Red Cross, take time out to recognize the eryday Hero” certificate to
rican masks and they climbed Baumholder Library, Creative children who sacrifice so much reinforce parental appreciation
Jacobs’s ladder. They also had a Arts and Crafts, and the vol- by being military children. The of their children’s courage and
chance to register to win tickets unteer organization Friends of spring festival is a great idea to sacrifice. There is an opportuto Holiday Park.
the Rock. In order to promote give children the opportunity to nity for military kids to submit
Some of the organizations a healthy lifestyle, the Defense interact and enjoy themselves,” pictures and videos as well at
who made this event possible Logistics Agency found a ven- said family member Lea Bennet, http://www.armymomc.org.
Follow guidelines to obtain full replacement value
Soldiers and family members whose personal belongings
have been damaged in transit
may now receive the full value
of their damaged property by
following a few guidelines.
Department of Defense
customers can find the website
at www.sddc.army.mil. Once on
the site, scroll down to Full Replacement Value Protection.
Under the FRV program, the
Transportation Service Provider
is liable for the greater of $5,000
per shipment or four times the
net weight of the shipment (in
pounds), up to $50,000.
At delivery the customer
must submit the DD Form 1840
to the delivery agent, listing
all damage discovered. After
delivery and within 75 days
of delivery, the customer must
submit the DD form 1840R
to the TSP, listing all damage
discovered, by either faxing
the form or by mailing it via
certified mail to the address in
block 9 on DD1840.
Q: What is FRV and why is
it important to customers?
A: Full Replacement Value
is an important new benefit to
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customers who have to move or
store their personal property as
part of a DoD sponsored move.
In the past, if a TSP lost or
destroyed something during a
move, the customer would only
be paid the depreciated value of
the item, regardless of whether
he or she filed the claim with a
Military Claims Office or directly with the TSP. With FRV, if
a customer files a claim directly
with the TSP within nine months
of delivery, the TSP must repair
damaged items and replace lost
or destroyed items with a like
item of the same quality.
Q: How does a customer receive FRV? Is there a change
from the current program?
A: To receive FRV, the
customer files his or her claim
directly with the TSP within
nine months of delivery by
submitting a written demand
for a specific amount via certified mail to the address listed
in block 9 on DD1840. In the
past, most customers filed their
claims through the Military
Claims Office, but that is no
longer necessary under FRV.
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Author to visit Baumholder Library
Daniel Wallace, author of “Big Fish,” and “Mr.
Sebastian” will be at the library for a free writer’s
workshop at 5:30 p.m. and reading at 7 p.m. May
21. For more information call mil 485-1740 or civ
(06783) 6-1740.
Lunch and learn
Bring a lunch and learn how to download audio
books and transfer to removable storage, MP3 player
or burn to CD to listen to at your leisure. This free class
will be held May 29, 12:15-1p.m. at the Baumholder
Library. For more information call mil 485-1740.
Military photo contest
The Creative Arts Center Festival of the Arts is
holding a photo contest entitled “Baumholder’s Got
Talent.” If you took photos while you were deployed,
submit them to the Creative Arts Center before May
20. Selected photos will be displayed at Soldier and
Family Appreciation Day, June 4. Email Artscenter@
eur.army.mil for an entry form.
Art and home crafts contest
The Creative Arts Center will feature a fine arts
category in the Festival of Arts. Painting, drawing,
sewing, metal, wood, jewelry, scrapbooking and more
can be submitted.
If you made it this year, enter it in the show. Art
will be displayed at the Rheinlander Club June 26-31.
Award Ceremony June 30. Email Artscenter@eur.
army.mil for an entry form.
Performing arts contest
The dramatic arts portion of the Festival of Arts
offers categories in male/female vocal, choral, instrumental, group instrumental (band), acting, comedy,
rap, dance and novelty performances. Categories are
subject to change based on participation. The top prize
is $300 and the deadline is May 20. Email Artscenter@
eur.army.mil for an entry form.
Redeployment programs
The Outdoor Recreation redeployment program
features activities designed for returning Soldiers and
family members in Baumholder.
There will be a redeployment paintball program,
Rhein River Valley boat trip, Bingen to St. Goar,
Mosel Valley evening boat trip, Swiss adventure trip,
Trap and skeet program, fishing program and fishing
course. For more information, call mil 485-7182 or
civ (06783) 6-7182.
Family leisure trips
The following Outdoor Recreation Programs are
offered to all US ID card holders. For more information
call Outdoor Recreation at mil 485-7182.
May 16: Legoland, $95
May 15-17: Den Helder Fishing Trip, $175
May 21 -25 Austria Kaprun Valley $435
May 22-25: Pula Dive Trip, $395
Fallen Soldier Memorial Run
The Fallen Soldier Memorial Run will be May 23.
The race starts at the Hall of Champions, one-kilometer
youth run at 10 a.m. and a five-kilometer adult run at
11 a.m. Participants can walk, jog, strut or run. The
$10 entry fee includes a T-shirt for the first 150 paid
participants. Contact the Baumholder Sports Office at
mil 485-7176 or civ (06783) 6-7176.
Forward operating base CIC opens
By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office
There’s a new kick in Baumholder but it’s spelled
“CIC.” The Community Information Center, or
CIC, opened its doors next to the Value Added Tax
Office and post office in the community center in
April. Centrally located on Smith Barracks and close
to family housing, the CIC is a sort of a Forward
Operating Base for Army Community Service outreach programs.
“This is a great thing that adds an additional
service to the many services that ACS has. It’s just
one more growth among many for Army Community
Service,” said Greg Galloway, DFMWR chief.
Yaelmie Gomez and Sabrina Sanford, unit service
coordinators for ACS, are responsible for reaching
out to the units and offering spouses opportunities
to enroll or participate in activities like Army Family Team Building, Love Languages classes, Battle
Mind classes and more.
Gomez is responsible for reaching out to the
spouses in 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment;
1st Battalion, 35th Armor; and 4th Battalion, 27th
Field Artillery.
Sanford is responsible for the 40th Engineer
Battalion, 47th Forward Support Battalion and 1st
Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment.
“We are also a one-stop shop for any questions
people might have and since the post office is a
place that all spouses go to we think that we’re in
a good place to welcome everybody,” said Gomez.
She also speaks Spanish and can communicate
with family members who may not be comfortable
with English.
“My goal is to reach out to the units, the spouses,
draw them into ACS and allow them to obtain information and offer them classes and the opportunity
to reintegrate, just like their service members,” said
Sanford. “I am also fluent in German so I’m able to
familiarize them with the German community if they
are new to Baumholder. I’m comfortable translating
unofficial documents so if they need help with the
phone bill or any bill they received in the mail I’ll
Fitness, free classes
Fitness Boot Camp, Strollerobics, Salsa Classes,
Basketball, Yoga and Afternoon Spin are offered for
free. For more information, contact the Sports Office
at mil 485-6671. New classes include pilates, Monday,
6:30-7 p.m. and beginner’s yoga, Monday, 5:30-6:30
p.m., both at the Mountaineer.
How to reserve Iron Soldier Park
Iron Soldier Park, located across from the Rheinlander, must be reserved due to the increased demand
over the summer months. Fill out a request form
at the Hall of Champions. Come to Building 8105
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to make
reservations.
Golf Spring Open
On May 9 Rolling Hills Golf Course will be holding
its Spring Open. The Shotgun start will be at 9 a.m.
The tournament is a “make your own team, scramble
Soldiers enjoy refreshments at the opening of
the new Community Information Center April
15.
be glad to help them out,” said Sanford.
Customers are offered a variety of services at the
CIC. Dan Furlano, Mobilization and Deployment
Manager for ACS, explained what customers may
expect when they visit the CIC. “The outreach services available here in the Community Information
Center include signing up for classes, information
referral, unit service coordination – any service that
ACS provides, this is a forward outpost for that.
“This really indicates to the community our commitment to provide services outside the ACS fortress
and to go into where our customers are.
“One of the best things about having an ACS
outreach office here in the community mailroom
APO area is the fact that this is the closest thing we
have in our community to a town square. So our
presence here enables people to come by and get
that information, sign up for training in multiple
languages, not just in English but in German and
Spanish. So, we’re right here in the town square if
you will, to make everything more convenient for
folks. This is our forward operating base, if you
will,” said Furlano.
“We had a wonderful grand opening. We thank
everyone that came out. Thank you for your support and we are hoping for a successful future,”
format.” There is a $50 entry fee. The facility also
offers a Kids Clinic, the same day from 10 a.m. to
noon for $5. For more information call the Pro Shop
at mil 485-7299. The golf course is open in the summer from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8
p.m. weekends.
Join a bowling league
Striker’s Bowling Center offers Thursday Night,
nine-pin No-Tap leagues and Friday Night Mixed
Leagues. Both leagues offer ways to have fun, learn
how to bowl and meet new people. Strikers Bowling
Center, mil 485-6569 or civ (06783) 6-6569.
Mother’s Day brunch
The Rheinlander will hold a Mother’s Day brunch
May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children 5 and under
eat for free, children 6-9, $8.50, children 10-15, $11.50
and adults pay $18.50. For more information contact
Bill Gromowski at the Rheinlander, mil 485-7507.
What to do when depression strikes
By Stacy Theresa Graham
Had a loss of interest in things you
used to enjoy?
You may be depressed. Guilt, grief
and separation from loved ones can
cause depression during or following
redeployment.
“Depression is not just ‘feeling blue’
or ‘down in the dumps.’ It is more than
being sad or feeling grief after a loss,”
said Theresa M. Martinez, Employee
Assistance Program coordinator at the
Baumholder Army Substance Abuse
Program. “It is a medical disorder that
day after day affects your thoughts, feelings, physical health and behaviors,”
According to “After the War Zone,
A Practical Guide for Returning Troops
and their Families” by Drs. Laurie B.
Slone and Matthew J. Friedman, if you
notice you (or someone you know) seem
to be feeling down most of the time or
are less interested in things you used
to enjoy, this may be a warning sign of
depression. Also be on the lookout for
the following symptoms: crying with no
explanation, inability to derive pleasure
from things that used to be enjoyable,
low energy, constantly tired, sleep problems, guilt, decreased intellectual ability
or capacity to remember things, weight
loss or weight gain, slow thoughts and/
or actions.
Depression is treatable with medications and/or therapy, though research
shows that a combination of both usually
works best.
“In addition to psychotherapy and
medication there are some simple
things that will help speed recovery
from depression. The more of these you
can make yourself do, the faster you
are likely to feel better. Do not remain
in bed for more than eight hours a day
because over-sleeping has been shown
to increase depressed feelings.
“Get outside for at least half an hour
between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bright light
has been shown to have an antidepressant effect. Going outside, even on a
moderately overcast day, helps. Walk
briskly or get some exercise for at least
30 minutes every day. Taking a walk out
of doors between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
takes care of both your need for bright
light and your need for exercise,” said
Martinez.
According to “After the War Zone”
substance abuse can make depression
worse. It can be easy to overuse or
misuse alcohol, tobacco, street drugs
or prescribed medications to deal with
common post-deployment responses
to war zone stress. You may find that
you’re drinking more or drinking to
stop thinking or feeling.
Or you may use alcohol to slow down
or to sleep. It’s tricky because at first
the alcohol will seem to reduce some
of these common reactions to trauma,
especially by blotting out disturbing
feelings. But in the long run alcohol
use can easily get out of hand and be
extremely harmful.
Drinking reduces your ability to
maintain close relationships and makes
others feel you don’t care. At first it may
seem to relax you, but it will begin to
increase your anxiety, feelings of depression and mood swings.
“Depression can be caused by many
factors including family history and genetics, other general medical illnesses,
certain medications, drugs or alcohol
and/or other psychiatric conditions,”
said Martinez.
The Baumholder Employee Assistance Program offers a brochure with
more information about depression.
Some life conditions such as extreme
stress or grief may bring on depression
or prevent full recovery of someone
suffering from depression. In some
people depression occurs even when
life is going well.
Depression is a common illness that
can affect anyone. No one is immune
to depression. Since depression often
runs in families, some people are more
susceptible to depression than others.
About one of every 20 Americans
(over 11 million people) suffer from
depression each year. Depression affects
about twice as many women as men.
There are warning signs of depression
and it may be helpful to recognize
them.
Treatment of depression can be
very effective especially if the person
gets help at an early stage. A drawback
in treating depression is that people
suffering often lack the motivation to
seek treatment until the illness is well
developed.
“Totally abstain from the use of alcohol and recreational drugs. Alcohol and
street drugs both induce depression and
prevent antidepressants from working
effectively,” said Martinez.
If you have had symptoms of depression for at least two weeks you may have
a depressive disorder.
Reach out in your community to
get help. Call Mental Health at mil
485-7411, Army Community Service’s Military Life Consultants at mil
485-8188, the Health Clinic’s Central
Appointments at mil 485-8080 or the
Employee Assistance Program at mil
485-7388/1710.
Host nation events
Around the town
Ensuring safety for your child
Staff Sgt. Kevin Collins, DARE officer, explains to community member Callie Hansen
how to safely place her daughter, Remingtan, in a car seat. Car seats are often recalled without the owner’s knowledge. To help people determine if they are doing
everything they can to ensure the safety of their child, Army Community Service’s
New Parent Support Group held a car seat safety check April 16. Each car seat examination took about 40 minutes to make sure users understood how to put the car
seat in and how to prevent dangers such as loose objects that could possibly harm
a child if in an accident.
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The following host nation
events are scheduled in the
nearby communities.
May 7, Concert by the German Air Force Division Band
2 at Birkenfeld, Kirchplatz
Evangelische Kirche
May 9, Herb market at
Baumholder, Place de Warcq
May 9-10, third Weiselberg
Blütenfest (Blossom fest),
Oberkirchen
May 10, Market Place Fest,
Kusel
May 12, May market at
Birkenfeld, Talweiherstrasse
May 16-17, Fifth Medieval
Castle Fest, Idar-Oberstein
Castle
May 16, Live music
“Coverkidzz” Idar-Oberstein,
Schleiferplatz
May 17, International museum day — museums open
May 19, Spring market,
Freisen, Mutziger Platz
May 21, Castle Fest at
Frauenburg Castle, 10 a.m.
May 21-24, Western- and
Native American Camp, Freisen Naturwildpark
May 28, Pfingstmarket
(Whitsun market) at St. Wendel,
Pedestrian Zone
May 30-31, IVV Volksmarch, Reichweiler
May 31, Fifth Model-making exchange, Freisen
May 30-31, Model aircraft
show, Birkenfeld
June 5-7, Rheinland-Pfalz
State Fair at Bad Kreuznach
June 6, Team Triathlon at
Kusel
June 6, Flea market at
Homburg-Saar
June 5-7, 14th Idar Jazz
Days, pedestrian zone in Idar;
Friday 6 p.m. to midnight,
Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight,
Sunday 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Entrance fee.
Schools page — Partners in education
DoDEA European graduations
Deployed parents to watch graduations live via webcasts
Deployed service members will
be able to view their high school
graduating seniors crossing the stage
and moving their tassels from right
to left via live webcasts on graduation day.
The Department of Defense Education Activity in Europe, U.S.Army in
Europe and 5th Signal Command have
combined assets, talents and technologies to enable the live webcasts via
the Internet. The effort will allow at
least 18 graduation ceremonies to be
viewed by an estimated 125 deployed
parents in Iraq, Afghanistan and other
locations around the world.
The first graduation ceremony
will be webcast on June 4. The bulk
of graduation ceremonies will take
place simultaneously on June 5. The
last ceremony will be webcast on the
evening of June 11. A list of participating schools and information on how to
access the broadcasts will be available
Graduating seniors from Wiesbaden
at the DoDEA website once details are
High School move their tassels from
finalized.
right to left.
Using web technology, deployed
parents will be able to see their gradustudent messages recorded for the
ating senior cross the stage and view occasion.
The collective effort is intended
to give graduating students and
deployed parents the opportunity to
share in this life event.
This is the seventh year the effort
has been undertaken. Diana Ohman,
director for DoDEA Schools in Europe, who has been very involved with
each of the yearly webcasts, said that
although it is a monumental technical challenge, these webcasts are
emotionally significant to the student
and the deployed parent.
“There is no room for error. It is
too important. It is important to the
graduating senior that he or she be
able to share the event with his or her
parents, as well as for the deployed
parent to be able to view his or her
son or daughter crossing the stage,”
she said.
Planning for this year’s webcast
began in January. Seniors who had,
or anticipated having parents deployed
at graduation, were identified through
their high school.
For more information contact Margret N. Menzies in Wiesbaden at civ
(0611) 380-7612 or mil 338-7612.
The facts about hand washing
Practicing good hygiene is always a good idea
When done correctly,
hand washing is the single
most effective
way to
prevent the spread
of communicable diseases.
Good hand
washing technique is easy
to learn and can
significantly reduce
the spread of infectious
diseases among both children
and adults.
Hand washing can stop three of the
main ways in which diseases spread
between people.
The first involves fecal-oral transmission. This refers to diseases we get
by ingesting fecal material — usually
because someone forgets to wash his
or her hands after using the toilet and
then touches food, drinks or other items.
The germs are transferred to others who
touch those items later.
Second is indirect contact with
respiratory secretions. Many dis-
eases are spread indirectly by infected
people who cough or sneeze into their
hands, leaving respiratory discharges
that can be picked up by
other people when
they touch or shake
hands. Sneezers
and coughers, wash
your hands. The
rest of us need to
remember to wash
our hands after
touching anyone
who has
been coughing and
sneezing. Influenza and the common
cold are just a few of the illnesses that
can spread this way.
Third is through contact with body
fluids. Urine, saliva and other moist
body substances can spread microbes.
These germs can be transmitted from
person to person or indirectly by contamination of food or objects such as
toys.
There’s probably more to good hand
washing than you think, so take your
time and do it right. Lather with soap
for at least 10 seconds. Wash the front
and back of your hands, between your
fingers and under your nails. Rinse your
hands well under warm running water
and dry them completely with a clean
towel. You can be extra careful by using
a clean paper towel to turn off the water
and then throwing it away.
Encourage children to wash hands
before eating, after playing outdoors or
playing with pets, after using the bathroom, and after blowing their noses.
Don’t assume that kids know how
to wash their hands properly. Showing
and helping them is the best way to form
good habits in children.
Antibacterial gels are very effective
at killing germs on the hands as long as
your hands are not visibly dirty. They
should be used when soap and water
are not readily available
If hands look dirty but you have no
other way to wash them, use the gel
but wash with soap and water as soon
as you can.
Proper handwashing is a good way
to prevent the spread of sickness.
School bits
School lunch survey
The Army and Air Force Exchange
Service invites parents, students
and administrators to fill out the
online AAFES School Lunch Survey
available at http://odin.aafes.com/
nutrition/08/index.html. The survey
will be open through May 15. Results
of the survey will be used to enhance
the program, officials said. (AAFESEurope Communications)
UMUC registration
Register now for summer 2009
University of Maryland University
College Europe classes. Classes range
from ARTT 320 Elements of Painting
to BIOL 211 Environmental Science,
GERM 111 Elementary German 1 to
IFSM 300 Information Systems in
Organizations. Classes begin May 31.
Online courses start June 15. Contact
the field representative in the Education Center weekdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., call mil 337-5917, civ
(0611) 705-5917 or email wbar@
ed.umuc.edu. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu
for more information.
Warrior Spring Concert
Wiesbaden High School features
its Spring Concert May 19 from
6:30-8 p.m. in the school auditorium.
Highlights include a medley of hits
by the band Chicago performed by
the Warrior Band, Paul Brown with
the Warrior Chorus, the Senior Vocal
Ensemble led by Christine Ashton,
the Warrior Percussion Ensemble
coached by Dan Pachala and the
Warrior Brass Brass Quintet. An abbreviated seminar performance will
be featured at 1:30 p.m. that day.
Polish Pottery Bingo
Wiesbaden High School’s Big
Bucks for College program hosts
Polish Pottery Bingo May 8 from
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the school. The
event will feature auctions, prizes and
celebrity callers. Call Chris Criley at
mil 337-5348, civ (0611) 705-5348 or
email [email protected] for
more information.
Instructors wanted
The University of Phoenix seeks
qualified instructors for MBA and
MAEd programs in Wiesbaden.
Must be current ID cardholder, have
a master’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution, at least five
years working experience in the career
field and be passionate about teaching.
Classes are held one evening a week
(weekdays except Friday) from three
to six consecutive weeks. Contact Joel
Spina at [email protected]
or civ (0151) 2235 0374.
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Sports and leisure
By Donald Seltzer
U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Volksmarch Editor
Take a hike:
Volksmarching notes
? Readers are asked to pick up extra
event brochures. Recent travel has prevented me from collecting the information and your assistance is needed. Mail
them via MPS to: Donald Seltzer, CMR
467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096.
? Look for additional events in the
online version of Take a Hike at www.
wiesbaden.army.mil.
? The Postleitzahl, or postal code,
is included for readers using navigation devices.
Weekend of May 9-10
K
onz (54329) — This Sunday-only walk, due
south of Trier, is convenient for readers in
Baumholder, Idar-Oberstein and Neubrücke. It’s also
part of a three-country permanent trail system. Start
by getting on Autobahn 1 in the direction of Trier,
then connect with B-51 to Konz and the start.
Start: Saar-Mosel-Halle on Hermann-Reinhold-Straße Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon
(20 km) Trail: Hilly, woods and fields Award: None.
R
eichelsheim/Odenwald (64385) — This
event offers some outstanding views of the
Reichelsheimer Schloß and countryside. American
wanderers are especially welcome by this friendly
club. From Darmstadt use B-26 to pick up B-38, then
head south through Reinheim to reach the start. From
Hanau head south on B-43A and 45 to connect with
B-38 toward Darmstadt. Take the Reinheim exit and
follow B-38 to the start at Reichelsheim.
Start: Reichenberghalle at Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1 Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 20 km)
and 6-11 a.m. (30 km) Trail: Slightly hilly but strollerfriendly (two shorter trails); hilly, forests and fields (two
longer trails) Award: From previous events.
Wednesday, May 13
M
orbach (54497) — This club’s midweek event
is northwest of Idar-Oberstein and within a
reasonable distance from Baumholder. Morbach is
on B-327 just north of the junction with B-269. Use
B-422 from Idar-Oberstein to reach B-269. From
Neubrücke and Baumholder, connect with B-41/269
to head north on B-269 to reach Morbach.
Start: Sportzentrum Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 and
10 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: IVV credit only.
Spring festivals
Idstein in the Taunus
Mountains holds a wine festival May 21-24. The town of
Oestrich (between Eltville and
Rüdesheim) holds its Dippemarkt (country market) May
24-25. Schlangenbad features
the Rheingau Wine Festival
May 29 to June 1.
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Weekend of May 16-17
D
örrebach (55444) — Enjoy this
walk in the Soonwald forests west of
Bingen. From points east take Autobahns
60 and 61 past Bingen. Exit at Stromberg
to follow secondary roads and IVV signs
to Dörrebach.
Start: Schloßberghalle Saturday: 6 a.m. to
2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20
km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20
km) Trail: Hilly, mostly woods Award: None.
H
erschweiler-Pettersheim (66909)
— This event is due south of
Baumholder, on the other side of Autobahn 62 and
easily reached via the Kusel exit. From Baumholder,
Idar-Oberstein and Neubrücke, head toward A-62
and the Kusel exit. Take B-420 (south toward Ottweiler) to the town of Konken and a secondary road
leading to the start.
Start: Turnhalle Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km)
and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Hilly,
fields and woods Award: From previous events.
W
örsdorf/Taunus (65510) — This event
is north of Wiesbaden on the edge of the
Naturpark Hochtaunus. Wooded trails offer walkers scenic views after a long, uphill start. Take
Autobahn 3 toward Limburg, exiting at Idstein to
follow B-275 and a secondary road will lead to the
start at Wörsdorf. From Wiesbaden and Mainz use
B-417 and B-275 north toward Limburg and Idstein
to reach Wörsdorf.
Start: Gemeindehalle at Wilhelm-Scherer-Platz Saturday
and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 11 and 21 km) Trail:
Very hilly, woods Award: Soup bowl with recipe.
Weekday events, May 20-22
O
ne club sponsors four different Friday events
— each with their own start locations and with
consecutive start times. Participants may earn an
unusual four event stamps in one day. In order of
starting times, the events are:
ankmarshausen (99837): From Fulda use
Autobahns 7 and 4 past Bad Hersfeld to
the Wildeck-Hönebach exit. Follow secondary roads through Hönebach and Großensee to
Dankmarshausen.
D
May theater festival
Wiesbaden’s State Theaters
feature everything from flamenco dance to the Dizzy Gillespie
Allstars during their May Festival. Visit www.maifestspiele.de
for the schedule of performances
and ticket information.
Car-free Sunday
Rollerblade or bike in the
Aar Valley between Taunustein
and Diez on May 31 during carfree Sunday.
Police open house
Herald Union
The Hessen State Police
College holds an open house
for the public May 9 from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located
at Schönebergstrasse 100 in
Wiesbaden-Kohlheck.
USO adventures
Rhein-Main Area USOs
feature Rothenburg/Meistertrunk Fest May 9, Keukenhof Gardens and De Simonehoeve May 9, Maginot Line
May 16, Cologne by Train
May 21, Cold War Bunkers/
Remagen Peace Museum
May 22, Colmar May 23,
Europa Park May 24, Point
K
leinensee (36266):
Start: Gaststätte Bodesruh Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(5 km) and 11 a.m. to noon
(10 km) Trail: Unknown but expected to be hilly,
woods and fields Award: None.
ölfershausen (98617): Start: Berggaststätte
Knallhütte Friday: 2-4 p.m. (5 km) and 2-3
p.m. (10 km) Trail: Unknown but expected to be
hilly, woods and fields Award: None.
eringen (36266): Start: Freibad Friday: 5-6
p.m. (swimming) Award: None.
ieder-Wiesen (55234) — This event is southsoutheast of Bad Kreuznach and accessible to
wanderers via Autobahn 63 south of Mainz. Late
start times make this walk a real motivator for getting
away from work on time. Pick up A-63 southbound
from Mainz in the direction of Alzey, then exit at
Erbes-Büdesheim. Follow secondary roads through
Erbes-Büdesheim and Nack to reach the start.
W
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Start: Sportheim Wednesday and Thursday: 7 a.m. to 2
p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail:
Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: Toy airplane.
Weekend of May 30-31
B
ensheim (64625) — This event is south of
Darmstadt on the Bergstrasse, or castle road.
Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive Darmstadt through
Bensheim, Heidelberg to end in Bruchsal. Use Autobahn 5 and head south toward Heidelberg, exiting
at Bensheim. Take B-47 to the start; alternatively,
use B-3 south to Bensheim by picking it up at the
Pfungstadt exit of A-5.
Start: Weststadthalle on the Berliner Ring Saturday and
Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) and 6-8
a.m. (42 km) Trail: Fairly flat, mostly fields (5 and 10
km); hilly, fields and woods (20 and 42 km) Award:
From previous events (shorter trails) or patch and certificate (marathon).
R
eichweiler (66871) — This walk is down the
road from Baumholder and easy to find — head
toward Freisen and watch for signs to Reichweiler.
From Baumholder use the road to Freisen, pick up a
secondary road through Eckersweiler to Reichweiler. From Neubrücke take Autobahn 62
toward Landstuhl and exit at Reichweiler.
Start: Sportheim Saturday: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (5
and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m.
to noon (20 km) Trail: Hilly, wooded areas and
fields Award: Beer mug.
Things to do . . . Things to do
Relocation trips
Wiesbaden Army Community Service’s Relocation
Program holds a train tour to
Eltville May 8, Newcomer’s
Orientation Week May 11-15
and a mini Rhein River cruise
May 20. Call ACS at mil 3355234 or civ (0611) 408-0234.
A guide to volksmarching in the
Baumholder/Wiesbaden area
Alpha May 25, Rhein Falls and
Mainau Island May 30 and the
Riesling Route with Eric the
Red May 31. Call civ (0611)
731 301 or stop by the USO for
more information.
Live at the Irish Pubs
Mainz’s Irish Pub at Weisliliengasse 5 features karaoke
May 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28;
Timmy Rough and the Rangers May 22; Pirm Jam May
16; Eight Balls May 23;
open stage nights May
10, 17, 24 and 31; Cris
Cosmo Band May 8; Fire
On Dawson May 15; Gear
Down May 9; Gelon May 26;
Funky Frank May 12; Benny
May 13; Mark Bennett duo
May 19; the Limpets May 27;
and the Adriana band May 29.
Visit www.irish-pub-mainz.de.
Wiesbaden’s Irish Pub at Michelsberg 15 features Timmy
Rough and the Rangers May
8, 14 and 30; Macy’s Mob May
9; karaoke May 10, 12, 17, 19,
24, 26 and 31; open stage May
13, 20 and 27; Pirm Jam May
15; Eight Balls May 16; Fire on
Dawson May 22; Gear Down
May 23; Gelon May 28; and
the Benrix May 29. Visit www.
irish-pub-wiesbaden.de.
Sports and leisure
Hunting,
Fishing
and Sport
Shooting
By Michael A.
Boehme
Army Community
Service Mobilization and
Deployment Program
Manager and Outdoor
Recreation’s Hunting and
Shooting Sports Coordinator
Did you know you can
hunt and fish in Germany?
U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden once had a Rod
and Gun Club and we are
rebuilding the program with
a new name and look. The
USAG Wiesbaden Hunting,
Fishing and Sport Shooting
Club is still in its infancy, but
we are growing every day.
The German hunting and
fishing systems offer world
class opportunities to spend
time afield with members of
our host nation.
Hunting, Fishing and
Sport Shooting Education
and Certification Courses
are taught throughout the
year in English and cover
important topics such as
History, Traditions, Conservation, Laws and Safety.
We have the ability to
shoot trap and skeet right
here in Wiesbaden. If you
like fresh fish, you can fish
at stocked ponds or one of
the many rivers, streams
and lakes in Germany.
All of these opportunities
are available through the
USAG Wiesbaden Outdoor
Recreation and Education
Program. We’re updating
our distribution lists, so
contact the Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation and register
if you are or want to be a
hunter or fisherman.
Significant Hunting,
Fishing, Sport Shooting
events:
May 1 — Opening day of
Reh Buck hunting season.
May 10 — Jaegerschlag
at the Rheinblick Community Center noon to 3 p.m.
Bring Mom for a burger or
brat and help the new hunters celebrate.
May 26-30 — U.S. Forces Fishing Course 6-9 p.m.,
Wiesbaden Outdoor Rec.
Photos by Anemone Rueger
Fathers, sons on the ropes
Fathers and sons enjoy a day of high-flying adventures
at the Kletterwald ropes course in Wiesbaden April 26 as
part of a chapel-sponsored event. Photo above: Matthew
Jordan makes his way across a rope bridge. Photo right:
Roger Gerber helps his son Jeremiah prepare to cross
wooden beams between trees. Photo below: participants
gaze down from a lofty perch in the trees.
Baseball season in full swing
DoDDS diamonds come alive
By Lexie Taba
After more than a decade of being kept
off the Department of Defense Dependents
Schools-Europe sports calendar, baseball
is finally a school-sponsored sport at Wiesbaden High School.
Head Coach Steve Jewell said he is
ecstatic about being able to include baseball
in the spring sports program. “Baseball is
now on the same level as other sports,”
he said.
The Warrior baseball team has games
every Saturday against teams in the eastern region. Regional play was designed to
cut down transportation so that teams do
not have to travel so far. They have a 14game season, with home games at a field
in Dexheim.
Jewell said he commends the community on its willingness to help. “The
community does a great job supporting
us in everything from equipment to field
maintenance. They are appreciated.”
The first DoDDS Baseball Tournament
will take place May 21-23 in Ramstein
and Kaiserslautern, with 19 teams participating.
“They’re young, but they’re learning
and getting better every day,” said the
Wiesbaden coach about his Warrior team
members.
“We started slow, but over time, I think
we have improved, and now I think we have
a chance at being Division 2 champions,”
said Josh Baxter.
Senior baseball player Mike Phillips
said, “I’m glad that baseball is now available as a school sport, especially for my
last year in high school.”
Other players agreed.
Andrew Bixler said he is “extremely
happy; it’s taken a long time.”
Jewell added that he feels confident
baseball will not be cut from school sports
again.
He would also like to thank Barry Patrick, Steve Jones and Shawn Phelps for
their tireless work fighting for baseball.
“It took a lot of work, but they never gave
up,” he said, adding that he looks forward
to seeing people out at the games. (Lexie
Taba is a student intern with the garrison
Public Affairs Office)
Sports and leisure
Sports shorts
Thunder Thump Softball
Tournament
A Thunder Thump Softball Tournament will be held June 19-21 in
Wiesbaden. Cost is $250 per team.
Registration deadline is June 12.
Register by June 1 and save $100
off the registration fee. Call mil
337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541
for more information.
Free fitness classes
Fitness Boot Camp, Strollerobics,
salsa, basketball, pilates, yoga and
afternoon spin are offered at the
Mountaineer in Baumholder. Call
mil 485-6671 for details.
Inline hockey
If you play inline hockey and
want to join an official men’s league,
the DPL is looking for experienced
inline players. For more information
call Ken Robinson at civ (0172)
6263 642 or email ken.robinson@
eu.dodea.edu. The summer season
starts May 10. Visit www.dplinga.
com for details.
Golf highlights
Enjoy a Friday Night Scramble
at Wiesbaden’s Rheinblick Golf
Course May 8 at 6 p.m. An Open
Golf Tournament will be held May
28-31. Junior Clinic will be featured
May 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Call civ (0611) 42-0675
for details. Baumholder’s Rolling
Hills Golf Course holds its Spring
OOpen starting at 9 a.m. May 9.
Call mil 485-7299 or civ (06783)
6-7299.
Bowling league
Striker’s Bowling Center in
Baumholder features Thursday night,
nine-pin, no-tap bowling leagues
and Friday mixed leagues. Call mil
485-6569 or civ (06783) 6-6589 for
details.
Water safety course
Rolling Hills Pool features a
water safety instructor course May
10 to June 8 Sunday and Monday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $170
including course, books and training
supplies. Call civ (06783) 6-7093 or
mil 485-7093.
Charity golf tourney
The American German Business Club of Kaiserslautern holds
a charity golf tournament May 29
starting at 1 p.m. at the Woodlawn
Golf Course on Ramstein Air Base.
Cost is X50 and funds raised support
the AGBC scholarship program. For
more information send an email to
[email protected].
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Photos by Karl Weisel
Spc. Josh Locke puts a lock on fellow 501st Military Police Company fighter Spc. Cody Martin in the heavyweight final. Locke earned the gold and Martin took the silver after the day-long competition.
Tourney tests Soldiers’ mettle
Wiesbaden hosts Army Combatives contest, UFC fighters
By Chrystal Smith
Soldiers were at each other’s throats
for the chance of being crowned champions by Ultimate Fighting Championship
fighters April 28.
Soldiers representing various units
in the Wiesbaden community competed
all day in a double elimination Modern
Army Combatives Tournament in Wiesbaden Fitness Center hosted by the 2nd
Military Intelligence Battalion.
“It’s training disguised as friendly
competition,” said U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Hector
Prince.
The mixed martial arts competition,
an Army training program that has four
levels of competency, was introduced in
Fort Benning, Ga., as a counter approach
to traditional training offering Soldiers
combat fighting techniques.
“The wanted a form of man-to-man
combat that worked,” said Sgt. 1st Class
Matthew Bishop, 307th Military Intelligence Battalion, and level four certified
training administrator. “It attacks many
different disciplines, instills maximum
confidence in the troops and offers a
realistic type of training that teaches
Soldiers how to close with the enemy
and finish the fight.”
The day-long fights wrapped up
with four action-packed finals. Winners
included 1st Armored Division’s Spc.
Paul Sirk defeating 1st AD’s Capt. Brian
Adamson in the cruiserweight class,
72nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion’s
our lives a lot. I just wanted to say
thank you.”
“There’s not enough that we could do
to thank you for the hard jobs that you do,”
added fellow UFC fighter Jon Fitch.
“They’ve shown us a lot of support
coming to the post. … It’s a big thing,”
said Sgt. Peter Morales, Special Troops
Battalion, 1st Armored Division, who
said he has been a fan since the late
1990s. “Half of these Soldiers want to
do this for a living.”
“That guy is an artist,” said Vinnie
Carlucci, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, about
Fitch. “He fights with a lot of heart,
and when he executes technique it’s
truly textbook.
The UFC fighters were in town en
route to Cologne for competition June
13 at the Lanxess Arena where Swick
and Hardy will compete on the main
card. ID cardholders can attend the June
12 pre-fight activities that include the
weigh-ins, autograph and question and
answer sessions for free.
Staff Sgt. Oscar Narvaez beating 501st
Military Police Company’s Spc. Andrew
Hartford in the lightweight division,
Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s
Sgt. 1st Class Jon Craig defeating fellow
DTRAer Staff Sgt. Randy Hutchison and
501st MP Spc. Josh Locke taking down
fellow 501st MP Spc. Cody Martin in
the heavyweight class.
And while the spoils went to the victors, those who fell short still gathered
a few tips for the road ahead.
“Today helped a lot. … It’s all about
technique. Technique is better than
anything,” said Spc Ricardo Montalvan
Alamo, 212th Military Police Company,
and level one combative trained, who
finished third in the heavyweight class
and said he has given consideration to
pursuing a career in UFC. “I’m trying
my hardest to learn as much as I can
from the NCOs.”
As the competition had its fill of
punch and sting, the bonus for mix
martial arts fans was the
visit from UFC fighters
Jon Finch, Dan Hardy and
Mike Swick, and octagon
Girl Edith Labelle, who
presented the tournament
awards and held an autograph session for fans.
“You guys are the
real heroes,” said UFC
welterweight fighter Mike
Swick, while addressing
the crowd in the Wies- Dan Hardy (right) and fellow UFC fighters sign
baden Fitness Center. autographs and talk to fans at the Wiesbaden
“What you do impacts Fitness Center.
Bulletin board
Movie plots
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13) — The
origins of one of the famed X-Men is featured in this film about the violent and romantic past of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman),
his complex relationship with Victor Creed
and the ominous Weapon X program.
Along the way Wolverine encounters many
mutants, both familiar and new, including
surprise appearances by several legends
of the X-Men universe.
Confessions Of A Shopaholic (PG) — In
the glamorous world of New York City,
Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is a funloving girl who is really good at shopping.
She dreams of working for her favorite
fashion magazine, but can’t get her foot
in the door -– until she snags a job as an
advice columnist for a financial magazine.
As her dreams are finally coming true, she
goes to ever more hilarious and extreme
efforts to keep her past from ruining her
future.
The Last House On The Left (R) — The
night she arrives at the remote Collingwood
lakehouse, Mari (Sara Paxton) and her
friend are kidnapped by a prison escapee
and his crew. Terrified and left for dead,
Mari’s only hope is to make it back to
parents John and Emma (Tony Goldwyn
and Monica Potter). Unfortunately, her
attackers unknowingly seek shelter at the
one place she could be safe. When her
family learns the horrifying story, they make
three strangers curse the day they came
to “The Last House on the Left.”
Hannah Montana: The Movie (PG) — Miley
Stewart (Miley Cyrus) struggles to juggle
school, friends and her secret pop-star
persona; when Hannah Montana’s soaring popularity threatens to take over her
life — she just might let it. So her father
(Billy Ray Cyrus) takes the teen home
to Crowley Corners, Tenn., for a dose of
reality, kicking off an adventure filled with
the kind of fun, laughter and romance even
Hannah Montana couldn’t imagine.
The Pink Panther 2 (PG) — Steve Martin
is back as bumbling French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau. When
legendary treasures from around the world
are stolen, including the priceless Pink
Panther Diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus
(John Cleese) is forced to assign Clouseau
to a team of international detectives and
experts charged with catching the thief
and retrieving the stolen artifacts.
Fired Up — Shawn Colfax (Nicholas
D’Agosto) and Nick Brady (Eric Christian
Olsen), the stars of the Gerald R. Ford High
School football team, dread the prospect
of another summer at football camp. When
Nick hatches a scheme for the two to join
their school’s cheerleaders at cheer camp
instead, they find themselves awash in a
sea of gorgeous young women.
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Rebecca Bloomwood (played by Isla Fisher) sits surrounded by her many shoes in “Confessions Of
A Shopaholic.”
At the movies May 7-21
Baumholder, Wetzel Playhouse
Wiesbaden, Taunus
May 7 — Confessions Of A Shopaholic (PG)
7 p.m.
May 8 — X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13) 7
p.m. Medea Goes To Jail (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
May 9 — The Pink Panther 2 (PG) 4 p.m.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13) 7 and
9:30 p.m.
May 10 — Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 4 p.m.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 11 — Street Fighter: The Legend Of
Chun-Li (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 12 — Madea Goes To Jail (PG-13) 7
p.m.
May 13 — Street Fighter:
The Legend Of Chun-Li
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 14 — Madea Goes To
Jail (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 15 — Star Trek (PG13) 7 p.m. Watchmen (R)
9:30 p.m.
May 16 — The Pink Panther
2 (PG) 4 p.m. Star Trek (PG13) 7 and 9:30 p.m.
May 17 — Confessions Of A
Shopaholic (PG) 4 p.m. Star
Trek (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 18 — Watchmen (R) 7
p.m.
May 19 — The Last House
On The Left (R) 7 p.m.
May 20 — Miss March (PG13) 7 p.m.
May
21 — The Last House
Hugh Jackman stars as Wolverine in the action adventure, “X-men
On
The
Left (R) 7 p.m.
Origins: Wolverine.”
Shows at Wetzel Housing Playhouse while
renovations continue at the Wagon
Wheel
May 8 — Confessions Of A Shopaholic (PG)
7 p.m.
May 9 — Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) 4
p.m. The International (R) 7 p.m.
May 10 — Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) 4
p.m. Fired Up (PG-13) 7 p.m.
May 13-16 — No movie while high school
presents “Guys and Dolls”
May 17 — Madea Goes To Jail (PG-13) 4 p.m.
Fast And Furious (PG-13) 7 p.m.
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Everyone smiles in
the same language. – Author Unknown
These days, a trip to the dentist isn’t all about unpleasant moments in a
chair. Your dentist can work wonders for your dental health and for your
self-esteem. If you’ve ever been bothered by one crooked or protruding
tooth, your orthodontic dentist can help perform a dental “face-lift.”
We tend to neglect and abuse our oral health. Drinking sodas, smoking and all those other treats leave stains and marks on our teeth that
are impossible to get rid of with old-fashioned tooth brushing. But it’s
not just our habits that influence the color of our teeth. Believe it or
not, teeth tend to lighten until we reach age 20, and then they slowly
darken again. These days, there are different methods you can use to
“brighten up” your smile.
Contouring
You only have some small blemishes
on your tooth? Contouring might help.
Small blemishes can easily be covered
by a small piece of plastic or porcelain.
The tooth itself only has to be worked on
minimally.
Brackets
Everybody remembers those ugly
silver monstrosities called braces. But
things don’t have to be that way. There
are many new ways to straighten your
teeth without the additional baggage of
unsightly braces.
Ever heard of “invisible braces?”
Through a process called “Lingualtechnik,” the small metal brackets that you
once saw on the front of your teeth are
now applied to the back of the teeth,
making them virtually invisible.
These invisible braces are an advantage, especially for adults, who find
them more aesthetic. In addition, patients have an unobstructed view of
their teeth and can see even small improvements faster.
Bleaching
There are two different methods to go
about bleaching your teeth. You can get
bleaching at your dentist’s office or you
can do it at home. Your dentist will apply a concentrated solution to your teeth.
This takes about one to two hours and is
not the cheapest method. You can bleach
your teeth at home by using a special bite
tray that is filled with bleaching gel and
must be worn two to three hours per day
for three to seven days a week, depending on how light you want your teeth. Although this process takes a little longer, it
is gentle on your teeth.
Veneers
Veneers are made of ceramic and are
bonded to your existing tooth to close
gaps, straighten crooked teeth or to make
dark teeth lighter. Veneers are much
more gentle than crowns.
Cerec
Computer guided and prepared fillings
and veneers made from ceramics.
Raffle to Support
Fallen Heroes of 2
BCT Combat Team
The attached photo shows David Barker from
Exchange New Car Sales donating a check to
Stacy Bryant and David Francis from the Rock
Association. Also shown in the picture are Col
Brown, LTC Rigsby, Capt Mayne,1SG Mullins, Msgt
Addison, SSG Francis, SSG Tulls, SPC Bryant,
Lalita Crenshaw.
Exchange New Car Sales and Service Credit
Union have donated a Harley Davidson IRON
883 and a 37” flat screen TV to the Rock Association. The Rock Association will be selling raffle tickets for $2.00 with the Grand
Prize being the Harley Davidson IRON 883
and a 2nd prize being a 37” Flat screen
TV. All 5.000 raffle tickets were donated by
AdvantiPro, the publisher of the Herald Union.
The drawing of the winners will be held at the
Yellow Ribbon Harley Event at Exchange
New Car Sales 4pm on the 7th June 2009.
All proceeds from the raffle will support
the fallen heroes of 2BCT combat Team
Please contact Stacy
015155348771
Bryant
telephone
A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro.
Child Youth and School Services Celebrates the
month of the military child with CYSS’s Annual
Spring Fest.
Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!
(From left to right) Aubrianna Deltufo and Katie Reynolds paint each
others faces at the CYSS Spring Fest. Face painting was just one of the
many family-friendly activities the event offered.
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Julia Carney plays with a soccer ball at the CYSS Spring Fest. Many
families, including Julia’s, from the Wiesbaden community came to the
fest to enjoy an evening of family fun.
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(From left to right) Jacob Carney and Collin Drew take a break from participating in the activities at the CYSS Spring Fest to pose for a photo.
The fest was one of the events in the Wiesbaden community designed
to celebrate the Month of the Military Child.
Ssg. I.R. Cha and his daughter,
Hyunny Cha, pose for a photo
with Estrada Darya, a neighbor’s
daughter, while celebrating the
Month of the Military Child at the
CYSS Spring Fest.
Courtesy of CYSS Youth Sports
Courtesy of CYSS Youth Sports
Sam Salvo winds up to throw a pitch during a youth sports baseball
game.
(From left to right) Cassidi Sephan, Gabriella Jordan, Kinley Gregory
and Victoria Shore pose for a team photo after a youth sports soccer
game.
2009 YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!
Mom Lisa and (left to right) Ashley, Carson and Sierra Terhune enjoy
family fun and activities at the Child Youth and School Services Spring
Fest.
First Armored Division Commanding General M.G. Hertling congratulates Tomas Moralez upon receiving the 2009 Youth Volunteer of the Year award
for his outstanding volunteer work with Child Youth and School Services’ Wiesbaden Middle and Teen Center.
www.wiesbaden.army.mil .............................................................................. May 7, 2009 Herald Union Page 25
A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro.
New 2009 National Honor Society Inductees’
(From left to right) Sydney Skuodas, Chris O’Connor, Prince Owusu, Thomas Rodgers, Nikki Hall, Dylana Flis, Nathan Beatty, Veronne Clark,
Christy Williams, Alex Bower, Bria Johnson and Maa’me Bassaw are inducted into the National Honor Society.
Courtesy of Melissa Dubois
Baumholder "Home of Champions"
Wetzel students meet with author Lisa Graff. Students listened to her
read her book and explain how to become a writer.
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Smith Elementary School mascots, first- and second-grade cheerleaders and volunteer coaches Mary Suhr, Diana Ortiz, Gretchen Penalvert
and Louise Gregory pose for the team photo.
Courtesy of Melissa Dubois
Ingrid Wagner instructs students Sebastian Winkler, Isabella Beaver,
Cierra Hoover and Sophia Calese in the SKIES Unlimited Ballroom
Dance Lessons.
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Smith Elementary School third- and fourth-grade cheerleaders pose
with volunteer coach Cylee Russell for the team photo.
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WINNER
of the USO
Vacation Picture Contest
Ami Sansone
won the USO trip to Keukenhof Gardens, & De
Simonehoeve on May 9, Netherlands.
Keukenhof, established in 1949 and known as the
Garden of Europe, is the world’s largest flower garden.
According to the official website for the Keukenhof Park,
approximately seven million flower bulbs are planted
annually in the park.
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Would you like to go
on a USO tour?
To get the latest tour
information, visit the
“Things to do” section on:
www.uso.org/rheinmain
Germany premiere
“SPECIAL PRICE“: from € 9.90 visitors of all ages
can enter the amusement park adventure
The big and active entertainment and amusement park in
the middle of Germany surprises the visitors starting April
4 with a lot of innovations and
attractions…
Hassloch near Ludwigshafen, April 2,
2009 – at the beginning of the season on
4 April the Holiday Park surprises all visitors with a wealth of premieres. The start
is made by Germany’s first top attraction
for more “net in the wallet”. Thanks to
the unique “Holiday Park price system“
the visitors benefit for the first time in a
top amusement park when entering it: by
means of the “taster price” you can enter
the up-to-date amusement park adventure starting at € 9.90, for groups only
€ 4.95 per person. In addition to the attractive overall price offer – the “Holiday Park
flat rate“ – the new “taster prices” are the
appropriate entrance offer for all who like
flexibility!
Top innovations including a Europe
premiere on behalf of Her Majesty …
Furthermore the big and exciting adventure
and entertainment park offers fascinating
show premieres at the beginning of the
season – among others with unleashing
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live artists, award-winning artists, comedy
stars and international street entertainers!
Apart from the stunt spectacle “Expedition
Steve Waite“ with “Germany’s best unleashing artist“ you can admire extremely
fast and thrilling action on the Holiday Park
lake: with a production volume of more
then 1 million the top agent presents the
outstanding stunt premiere “on behalf
of Her Majesty”. “Jim Pond – the lake is
not enough“ shows big movie theatre on
the water. Of course, in this unique show
original Formula One speedboats as well
as the attractive “Pond girls” should not be
missing …
“Fit in the park“: active movement
with honouring
In addition to the Europe-wide unique
“fitness test“ on the world record MegaCoaster “Expedition GeForce“ the new
“Pfitzenmeier-keep-fit trail“ offers new possibilities to support body and soul. For the
“F3-training concept” prepared by sport scientists active movement and health prevention are the order of the day. “Holly’s sports
emblem“ additionally encourages the visitors of all ages to get some physical exercises and experience the park with a size of
400,000 square metres in a more conscious
way with corresponding honouring.
The Holiday Park is one of the top-five
amusement parks in Germany and at the
same time the biggest day trip destination in
Rhineland-Palatine. In addition to the attractive overall offer, the “Holiday Park flat rate“,
the new “taster group price“ offers more
“desire for fun” with friends: in this, utmost
importance is attached to “flexibility” for all
visitors. From 20 persons and up the entrance offer per person is only 4.95 Euro per
person. For groups of elderly people the offer is valid for ten persons. All “taster prices”
are valid for a limited number of shows and
attractions on over 70 percent of all opening
days. Of course, the additional booking of
further rides, shows and events is possible
without any problem. In addition to the day
trip in the park individual visitors and groups
can simply drop in to have lunch or a cup of
coffee!
As a pioneer for the introduction of new
shows and riding attractions the Holiday
Park offers several seasonal and special
events. Right at the beginning Mannmobilia
XXXL presents an attractive contest with
the “big search for Easter eggs“, in which
mega-prizes with an overall value of 5,000
Euro await the visitor.
Opening hours, admission prices, reductions as well as all further information about
the season can be found under:
www.holidaypark.de as well as the Holiday
Park information hotline: 0180/ 500 32 46
(0,14 Euro/minute mobile telephone prices
can deviate).
Opening hours
Daily from 4 April until 1 November,
2009 except on
20/21/23/24/27/28/30 April,
4/5/7/8/11/12/14/15/18/19 May,
28/29 September and 1/2 October.
Core opening hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
at weekends, during holidays and on
special events the Holiday Park partly
has longer opening hours.
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1995 Audi A4, 4 Door, White, 5
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2001 VW Passat Diesel wagon with
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already installed. Asking price 5,300
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2003 Dodge Neon R/T for sale for
$7000 obo. Car has 81,600 miles. 5Speed Manual Transmission. AEM
Cold air induction, High flow catalitic
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Power sunroof, doors, and locks. Only
second owner!! Drives Great!! Please
call Niki at 01622531287
2003 Opel Astra Convertible; 2,2L,
16V, 76,800 km; Garage Kept; Silver,
W/Black Leather; 5-Speed Manual;
Keyless Entry; Electronic Stability
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78 Porsche 911SC over 30 yrs old,
great shape, ready to register as official german Old-timer, just a few
tiny rust spots & runs like new. 06313508625 or 0151-107-12670, 11,000
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(mileage in km) 29.000, registered
06/04 (Still first owner), excellent condition, no accident, gearshift assembly, bright heated leather sport seats,
air conditioning, parking support, CD
player and other comfortable extras,
total price Euro 18.800,- (basis for
negotiation), no extra charges, private seller home phone 063177921
or mobile 017651424564 near
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BMW 318tds ‚95 diesel wagon,5
speed. German Specs, excellent condition, sunroof. Extremely reliable and
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06134 187 927 Wiesbaden
www.wiesbaden.army.mil ................................................................................................................. May 7, 2009
Honda Odyssey 1996 Light blue
with grey interior, one owner, well
maintained. $3600 obo Call 063745072
SAAB 95-SE 2.0l turbo: 124000km,
150hp, build in 1998, automatic
transmission, full leather interior,
Klimaautomatic, sitheating 01717536920
For Sale
Large classic german style 35 yr old
wood schrank 11‘ long, 7‘ tall, Nut
Brown color, 16 Raised door panels, lighted middle section, 2 glass
doors, can email pics, $900 obo 01783384298
220 items-plugs $1, extension cords
$3-4, fans $20-30, iron $15, hairdyers $8, clock radio $15, coffe pot $15.
Call: 06374-5072
220 volt items: small space heater
(nice to have if your boiler has problems in cold weather), $10, obo,
small home paper shredder, $15,
obo, Panasonic cordless phone with
digital answering machine, plus one
extra portable charger, $25, obo,
Coffee maker, 10 cup, $10, obo, Long
(about 22 meters) heavy duty extension cord, $20, obo, Extension cords,
3 meters and 5 meters, $10 each, obo,
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Steam iron, $15, obo. Call: 0611-9505979 after 6 or leave message.
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with VAT-form!
29“ multi-system TV, dual voltage,
silver and black, 2 yrs old, paid $250
sell for $150 call 0178-3384298
AFN Decoder Box $35, Satellite dish,
$50 (removal from current site not
included in price) Buy both and save:
$75Astra Satellite Receiver Box $35,
All available immediately. Call 0611950-5979 after 6 or leave a message.
Continental tires set of 4 with rims185/55 R15 85 H M+s $200 obo. Great
for a VW Golf Call 06374-5072
For sale-Oak TV stand $40, ladies
8 1/2 ski boots $30, wardrobes $40
each, cloth car cover, $20, white lace
panel curtain $2 per panel, pastel
shower curtain and liner $10, Navy
blue print chintz sofa and love seat
$500 OBO, queensize mattress and
box spring $100, Call 06374-5072
For Sale: 4 winter tires with rims,
fit Volvo S70, very good condition,
185/65 R15 86T M+S, $175, obo, 4
metal folding chairs, dark brown with
tan cushions, $30, obo. Call: 0611950-5979 after 6 or leave message.
transformers $40-75 Call 06374-5072
after 6!
Free: Queen size mattress and box
springs. Call: 0611-950-5979 after 6
or leave a message.
Satellite dishes $20 each, Grundig
receiver, $25, transformers variety of
sizes Call 063745072
Grundig satellite receiver $25,
Satellite Dishes $20, Shower curtain
w/liner $10, White lace panel curtains
$2 per panel, 220 items-plugs $1, extension cords $3-4, Coffee pot $15,
Steam Iron $15, Fans$20-30, Hairdryer
$8, Green wooden patio bench $10,
gas grill $20, oak tv stand $40, 3m
shrunk w/mirror $250 obo, cloth car
cover $10 Set of Continental tires w/
rims and caps $200 obo Large/small
Sky digi box with satellite dish $200
Call 06374-5072 after 6:00 PM
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K-Town: 0631.8929122
Heidelberg: 06221.657336
www.dr-peterson.com
Livingroom set, 3 seater, 2 seater
and 1 chair, light blue only 2 years
old, excellent cond. 600 Euro new,
now only 250 neg. 01577-5808510
Transformers-various sizes, double
outlet plug in, 1/2 the price of the BX
Call for info 063745072
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Wherever you serve, you can’t help but think of where you’re from. Recalling family, friends
and familiar sounds, like the All-American hip-hop performed by Marvin & the Experience.
Their tour is just one of 150 Armed Forces Entertainment acts that travel the world to
bring a touch of home to you. Free of charge. For more information on entertainers
and show dates, go to www.armedforcesentertainment.com.
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