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USAG Wiesbaden

Enjoying July Fourth
Baumholder, Wiesbaden to host Independence Day festivals
Baumholder and Wiesbaden military community
members will have a host of fun activities to look
forward to on Independence Day.
Carnival rides, food, drinks, music and fireworks
will be featured at the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
July Fourth bash at the Hall of Champions and Wagon
Wheel Theater parking lots on Smith Barracks. The
event is free for all U.S. ID cardholders.
Baumholder Sports hosts a unit-level softball
tournament July 4. It’s one-pitch and limited to eight
teams. The tournament is free for all entrants. Call
the Sports Office at mil 485-7176/6671 for details.
Baumholder’s Hall of Champions invites all
community runners, youths and adults, for a July 4th
celebration run. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with the
Photo by Karl Weisel
See July Fourth on page 4 Fireworks will highlight July Fourth bashes.
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Vol. XIV, No. 18
Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden
June 21, 2012
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden commander, presents a key to
Sgt. Robert Tickle and his Family in Newman Housing. Photo left: Lt. Gen. Mark
Hertling, U.S. Army Europe commander,
Brant and Joan Shalikashvili unveil the
new General John Shalikashvili Mission
Command Center on Clay Kaserne.
Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Story and photos
by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
Public Affairs Office
I
t was a grand celebration shared by honorees,
German and American
military and civilian leaders,
the first Family to move into
Newman Village and all those
who dedicated the past several
years to transforming the Wiesbaden military community.
Inside
Celebrating major transformation milestones
June 14, the Army’s 237th
Birthday, marked the naming
of two preeminent new and
old landmarks — the General
John Shalikashvili Mission
Command Center and General
Lucius D. Clay Kaserne — and
the opening of the new 326-unit
Newman Village housing area.
“Together, we’ve laid a new
foundation for the future,” said
Reader feedback
Chaplain (Capt.) Jeff
Bartels said he’ll be busy
ministering to Soldiers
and Families and will take
a Mediterranean cruise
this summer. See page 2.
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, U.S.
Army Europe commander,
praising the decades of German-American friendship and
close cooperation of all those
involved in bringing the future
home of U.S. Army Europe in
Wiesbaden to fruition.
“Every building has a story;
just ask the people who built it,
or the people who conceived
of the project, or those who
hope to be served by it in the
future,” Hertling said. “If you
were to talk to the thousands
of people who played a role in
bringing this building to life,
you would hear thousands of
different stories of what happened here.”
More than two years in
construction, the new “Shali
Mystery
Baumholder community members
invited to help
solve murder in
theater production. See page 10.
Center,” named in honor of the
former chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff who was born in
Poland and served many years
in U.S. Army Europe, will play
a vital role in future operations,
Hertling said.
“As you will soon walk
through the halls of the ‘Shali
Center,’ think about what you
are seeing — think about the
See Celebrating milestones on page 5
Camporee
Girl Scouts
hone skills,
celebrate
achievement at
weekend camp.
See page 15.
Commentary
Feedback:
What are your
summer plans?
Sgt. Maj. Christopher
Williams, V Corps
“I’m going on a trip to
explore Germany for six
weeks, and then I’m going
to Afghanistan to support
the International Security
Assistance Force.”
Christi Geremia
Spouse
“We’re packing out after
six years in Wiesbaden
and 12 years in Germany.
It’s time to retire. Maybe
we’ll take some last minute
trips.”
Spc. Nicholas Larson
24th Military Intelligence
Battalion
“I’d like to catch up on
some reading.”
Sgt. Jordan Stipp
148th Community Law
Enforcement Platoon
“I plan to travel and see
friends stationed here in
Germany.”
Sgt. Maj. Vincent Washington
V Corps
“I plan to enjoy some
desert sun and sand and
support the International
Security Assistance Force
Ask the commander
Have a quality-of-life question or comment?
Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with
the commander ― questions,
comments or suggestions
about quality-of-life issues?
Please visit the garrison’s
Facebook, Twitter or Interactive Customer Evaluation
pages (easy access via the
garrison’s home page at www.
wiesbaden.army.mil), send an
email to the Public Affairs
Office (usagwiesbadenpao@
eur.army.mil) or a letter to
the editor (see address below).
Health Clinic
appointments
Shauna F. asked: Just
curious if you know why it is
so hard to get an appointment
at the clinic on Clay Kaserne
― especially for people who
have children?
Response: Thanks for
the question, Shauna. The
Wiesbaden Army Health
Clinic is losing one of two
pediatricians due to the
summer permanent change
of station cycle, which has
reduced the number of pediatric specific appointments.
Another pediatrician is not
programmed to replace the
outgoing physician, but
the clinic is undergoing an
initiative to improve access
and continuity under the
Patient Centered Medical
Home model. There is a
four-week window
responsibility. Your
that will reduce apcustomer service is
pointment access
excellent. I apprecieven more while the
ate your support to
required training is
deployed Soldiers.
accomplished June
Waiting list
18 through July
Buttercup G.
20. We will leverasked:
My husband
age our host nation Col. David
and
I
just
got aphealth care partners Carstens. U.S.
proved
for
comduring this time to Army Garrison
mand
sponsorship,
continue providing Wiesbaden
and from what I
urgent care to our commander
understand, the next
community. The
big
step
will be to look for
priority of effort remains
housing.
Is the waiting list
active duty service members
long
for
Wiesbaden?
If we’re
and active duty Family memnot
picky
in
the
least,
how
bers at the clinic. Please feel
soon
could
we
reasonably
free to stop by the clinic for
more information and to find expect to get housing?
Response: Good question
out about qualified host na―
with our new Newman
tion pediatricians.
Village housing area having
Praise for Arts and
opening June 14, our waiting
Crafts support
times should continue to be
Werner S. commented: reduced. Earlier this year
On April 18, 2012, while our Housing staff reported
deployed at Bagram Air Base about an average 30-day
(in Afghanistan) I contacted waiting time for most housthe Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts ing. I would recommend you
Center to inquire about deliv- contact the Housing Office
ery of balloons and/or birth- directly at mil 337-7058 or
day gifts. The staff performed 337-5337 to provide your
above and beyond their du- exact requirements and
ties by helping me send my situation. Visit the garrison’s
daughter a birthday gift to her Housing Office website at
school ― Wiesbaden Middle www.wiesbaden.army.mil/
School. The service provided sites/newcomers/housing/
by your center was excep- HousingWebsite.htm for
tional and way out of their more information.
Letter to the editor
Great coverage of Eagle
Scout ceremony
Awesome story and coverage by the
Herald Union (Scouts welcome new
Eagles to their ranks, June 8, story and
pictures by Chrystal Smith). Congrats
to our newest Eagle Scouts in Troop
107. Job well done to all.
Bill Heiges
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 107, Wiesbaden
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Command and newspaper staff
USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens
USAG Wiesbaden Acting Command Sergeant Major
...........................................Master Sgt. Robert S. Sanders
Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger
Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405)
Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400)
USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150)
USAG Baumholder Reporter.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191)
June 21, 2012 ........................................................................ www.wiesbaden.army.mil
News and features
News flash
New 421st MMB leaders
Lt. Col. Mark A. Stevens assumed command
of the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion
from Lt. Col. Jason S. Wieman during a change
of command ceremony on Clay Kaserne on June
8. On June 12 Command Sgt. Maj. David L. Hunt
relinquished responsibility as the battalion’s senior
noncommissioned officer to Command Sgt. Maj.
Albert Crews. (Courtesy of the 30th Medical
Command Public Affairs Office)
Thrift Savings alert
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment
Board reported that a computer belonging to Serco
Inc., a third party service provider, suffered a sophisticated cyber attack that resulted in the unauthorized access of the personal information of about
123,000 Thrift Savings Plan participants or other
recipients of TSP payments. There is no indication
that any of the data was misused, according to a
release from the FRTIB, and there is no evidence
that the TSP’s network or its website, www.tsp.gov
were affected. Notification letters are being sent
to all affected individuals offering information on
how to contact a call center established to provide
support and services such as credit monitoring. Additionally, as a precautionary measure, the FRTIB
will place alerts on the impacted TSP accounts to
ensure any account activity receives heightened
scrutiny. (FRTIB release)
Stateside phone access
Anyone can now call the Army in Europe’s official Defense Switched Network phone numbers
from the United States via a standard stateside
commercial telephone number. The number, (301)
981 1059, gives callers in the United States who
do not have a DSN line available immediate commercial access to an operator in Germany who will
then connect them to the appropriate DSN number
in Europe. Callers must pay commercial calling
costs to the Maryland 301 area code, but there
are no overseas calling charges, and the number
is accessible from any phone. U.S. Army Europe
officials said the number is for official use only
— not for “morale and welfare calls.” For more
information email [email protected] or call
civ (06221) 57-7270. (USAREUR Public Affairs)
Graduation download
Hessen honorees
Soldiers, civilians recognized by minister president, Bundeswehr
By Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Acts of heroism, charity and cooperation by Department of Defense employees were recognized with
high honors during Hessentag.
Anne Adams, Heather Goodwin, Sgt Ferdinand
Hounlekpo and Jeffery Mack were recognized
June 9 as a part of the state fair — this year held
in Wetzlar.
Hessen Minister President Volker Bouffier presented Goodwin, Hounlekpo and Mack with the Minister
President’s Hessentag Award. Adams and Goodwin
were honored with the Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr,
the Cross of Honor of the German Army.
Hounlekpo, 5th Signal Command Public Affairs
Office multimedia specialist, was recognized for using his Soldier training to save the life of an elderly
woman suffering severe blood loss. According to the
award nomination, he was on the way to visit a friend
when he encountered an elderly woman in serious
need of medical attention because the main artery in
her leg had been severed.
“This was a normal thing I needed to do. That
blood was really flowing out,” said Hounlekpo who
credited his combat lifesaver training for knowing
what to do. “I saw her as my own grandmother. So I
grabbed her and moved her out of the pool of blood.
She was really shaken. I just used my combat lifesaving techniques.”
He alerted his wife to have their friend call emergency services and took the vital actions to stop the
bleeding; eventually applying a tourniquet to stabilize
her condition until emergency responders arrived. It
was noted that his actions saved the woman’s life,
and she currently lives in Mainz.
And while he said he is grateful at being honored, he
is most thankful that his responsive actions prevented
the loss of life. “My reward is knowing that she is alive
and well,” he said, adding, “I probably would have
freaked out, but the combat lifesaving practice paid
off. I was prepared; thanks to the military for that.”
The spotlight was shined on Mack, 5th Signal
Command Operations, for consistent charitable
behavior in various communities in Germany. It was
stated in the award nomination that he was active in
Wiesbaden and other cities as a volunteer, supported
We apologize for a typo in the June 7 issue
regarding downloading the coverage of the 2012
high school graduation ceremonies. While the
address was correct, www.doddsegrads.net, the
log-in should have been “2012grads.” The password was correct as reported, “lucky2012.” Once
on the site, click on the “Commander’s Messages
and Video Podcasts,” then the link under “Video
Podcasts.” After that select your school. Thanks
to 5th Signal Command’s Kristopher Joseph for
helping us solve the error.
Win a Harley
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service
invites shoppers to vie for the chance to win a 2012
Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. Enter in
AAFES stores by June 28. (AAFES Public Affairs)
Photo by Sgt. Brian Rodan
Members of 5th Signal Command’s 72nd Epeditionary Signal Battalion talk to visitors during
the 10-day Hessentag.
Photo by Anemone Rueger
Hessen Minister President Volker Bouffier congratulates Anne Adams (center) and Heather
Goodwin during Hessentag in Wetzlar.
the Women’s Federation and implemented a Christmas
program for orphans. Mack additionally was noted for
his performance of good deeds in feeding the homeless, coordinating a scholarship fund and collecting
and distributing food and toys to needy families at
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Goodwin received recognition for extraordinary
achievements in her role as government relations
officer for the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. She
was acknowledged for advisory and liaison activities
performed to ensure proper relationships between
garrison and Hessen state officials flourished and
remained, ensuring positive interaction occurred
between key support agencies to include the Hessen
Police District West Hesse and the Regierungspraesidium in Darmstadt.
According to the award nomination, she “exceeded
all expectations for the expansion and improvement of
positive relations with German government agencies.”
German Armed Forces support
Noteworthy also is her work in deepening relationships with members of the German Armed Forces. As
the primary liaison, she ensured that the German Army
state commander was included in all U.S. military
celebrations, such as Veterans Day or Memorial Day.
She also assisted in the coordination of training events
and facilitated VIP visits; contributing significantly
to the great military cooperation between the United
States and Germany.
“I was completely surprised,” said Goodwin.
“Working with the German Bundeswehr has been one
of the great privileges of the job, and I’m grateful for
their friendship and their friendship to the U.S. Army.”
Adams, who has worked with the U.S. Forces Liaison Office for the State of Hessen and Thuringia since
2001, was honored by the Bundeswehr for exceptional
work accomplished in maintaining relations between
U.S. Army Europe and the State of Hessen. She was
especially recognized for providing outstanding support in keeping officials informed and about matters
regarding USAREUR’s transformation.
“I’m honored that the Landeskommando Hessen
considered the work I do at the U.S. Forces Liaison
Office Hessen worthy of this prestigious award,” said
Adams, who added that it is a privilege to work with
German military counterparts.
www.wiesbaden.army.mil ........................................................................... June 21, 2012
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News and features
From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
May 26
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with
shoplifting after concealing some items on
her person and attempting to leave the
store without proper payment.
Wiesbaden: A noncommissioned officer and
a Family member are being charged with
a traffic accident after striking each other.
May 27
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged
with assault after being involved with a
Family member dependent, which turned
physical.
Wiesbaden: An Airman is being charged
with owning an unregistered vehicle after
allowing his car registration to expire.
May 28
Baumholder: A senior NCO is being charged
with a traffic accident after striking another
vehicle.
Wiesbaden: An NCO is being charged with
a traffic accident after striking another
vehicle.
May 29
with assault and insubordinate conduct
after being involved in an altercation with
an NCO.
Wiesbaden: A warrant officer is being
charged with a traffic accident after striking
another vehicle.
May 30
Baumholder: An NCO and a Family member
are being charged with a traffic accident
after striking each other.
Wiesbaden: A Department of Defense civilian employee is being charged with a traffic
accident after striking another vehicle.
May 31
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with
a traffic accident after striking the entrance
gate owned by the U.S. government.
Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged
with fleeing the scene of a traffic accident
after striking a vehicle and departing
the area.
June 1
with drunken driving after Military Police
conducted a field sobriety test which the
Soldier failed.
Wiesbaden: An officer is being charged with
a traffic accident after striking another
vehicle.
June 2
with assault after being involved in an
altercation which turned physical.
Wiesbaden: A DoD employee is being
charged with drunken driving after striking
another vehicle and failing a breathalyzer
test conducted by the German Police.
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Loss of SOFA privileges
Job loss, divorce can
affect right to stay in
Germany, shop in PX
By Robert Szostek
U.S. Forces Europe Customs Public Affairs Officer
Some Americans like to stay in Germany after their
official connections to the U.S. military have ended.
Maybe they have lost their jobs with the Army or Air
Force, their sponsors have left the country or they
become divorced from a spouse who was stationed
in Germany.
“Whatever the reason, personnel are required to
properly outprocess and relinquish any documents
such as ID cards, ration cards, SOFA (Status of Forces
Agreement) certificates, U.S. Army Europe vehicle
registrations, fuel cards and unused VAT forms that
entitle them to tax-free privileges,” said Fred Evans,
chief of customer services at U.S. Forces Customs–
Europe. Subsequent use of these documents to buy
fuel, register vehicles or shop in U.S. forces sales
facilities is illegal, he added.
Americans who plan to stay in Germany after
their official connections to the U.S. military have
ended must obtain a residence permit from German
immigration authorities.
U.S. civilians and contractors who are fired, retire
or resign from U.S. government jobs lose their right
to be in Germany based on their job status, as well
as their tax and customs privileges, on the date that
change in status occurs. This individual logistical
support also ends on the day a dependent child turns
21 years of age (or 23 if enrolled in higher education)
or establishes a separate residence. The same applies
when someone is divorced from a U.S. citizen with
individual logistical support in Germany.
However, family members keep their SOFA status
and full logistical support for 90 days if their sponsor
leaves Germany due to reassignment on a permanent
change of station move or after their sponsor has died.
This support also includes entitlements to things such
as use of Army post offices, government housing and
Department of Defense schools.
“Sponsors who are leaving Germany must tell their
local U.S. forces customs office if Family members
plan to stay in Germany beyond the 90 days,” Evans
explained. U.S. government organizations have a
responsibility to ensure that any employees who lose
individual logistical support in Germany properly
outprocess and hand over relevant documents to the
proper agencies. They should also report violations
to their U.S. forces customs office.
For more information about SOFA status or
customs and tax benefits, call your local U.S. forces
customs office. A list of offices and contact information can be found at www.hqusareur.army.mil/opm/
custommail.htm.
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are also offering the MWR car
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auction, the two airplane ticket
run starting at 9 a.m. The event
giveaway and the chance to win
is free with medals going to the
a new car,” Harris said.
first three placers. CommemoThere is no fee to ride the
rative T-shirts are available for
rides
or participate in activities
$5 at the Mountaineer Fitness
such
as face painting, bumper
Center. Call mil 485-7176 or
cars
or airbrush tattoos, he
civ (06783) 6-7176 for more
added.
“Games where you win
information.
a
prize
such as darts toss, ball
Meanwhile in Wiesbaden,
toss
and
air rifle shooting there
community members can
Photo
by
Karl
Weisel
is
a
fee
ranging
from €2.50 to
head to Hainerberg Housing
€10
depending
on
how many
Face
painting
will
be
among
free
fun
at
to celebrate the nation’s birthballs
or
darts
you
order.
With
July
Fourth
bashes.
day. Unlike in past years, this
these
activities
you
are
walking
year’s event will be held by the
away with a prize whether it’s a large prize or a small
Wiesbaden Army Lodge and Wiesbaden Entertainconsolation prize — you do not leave empty-handed.”
ment Center.
There will be fireworks in the evening.
“Residents living in Hainerberg, Crestview and
Family pets are welcome at the event, and there
Aukumm Housing can walk to the event and not
will be plenty of seating space and room to bring
worry about parking,” said Joseph Harris, special
one’s own lounge chairs and picnic blankets, Harris
events chief.
said. “Backpacks and coolers are not allowed into
Before the Wiesbaden Independence Day Celebrathe event.”
tion that kicks off at noon, Wiesbaden community
The event is open to U.S. ID cardholders and their
members are invited to participate in the wagon and guests. There will be increased security. Both Military
bicycle parade that will take place at 11 a.m. The pa- and German Police will patrol the celebration area by
rade will start at the rear parking lot of the Wiesbaden car, foot, horseback and motorcycles. In preparation
Army Lodge and stretch down Mississippi Strasse. for the July Fourth Celebration, parking on MissisThe best wagon or bike will win a prize.
sippi Strasse, in front of the Wiesbaden Entertainment
During the big bash visitors will find DJs playing Center and rear half of the Wiesbaden Army Lodge will
American top 40 music, live music, dance group be blocked off from June 25 until July 9. (Courtesy
performances, bumper cars, a 60-foot freefall tower of Alice Verberne and Brittany Griffin, Baumholder
and variety of activities for all ages. “This year we and Wiesbaden Marketing Offices)
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future,” he said, describing the
strengthening relationships
of partners working “side by
side,” the “operations that will
be planned to bring relief to
populations around the world
from tyranny or natural disasters” and the importance of
Soldier and civilian partners
serving together to neutralize
future threats.
Transformation
Pointing out how the Army
has transformed in Europe
from the end of the Cold War
through the present — from
more than 200,000 Soldiers on
hundreds of different installations to a projected 30,000
Soldiers in “seven remaining
communities by 2015,” USAREUR’s commander in chief
said, “USAREUR has become
an organization which is all
muscle, no fat, and we partner
with our European Allies to
build forces that fight above our
weight class. We do that through
training, exercises, exchanges
and by building trust.”
Hertling was joined by Joan
Shalikashvili, the 38-year veteran’s widow, in unveiling the
new center.
But before the unveiling and
getting a look at the interior of
the 285,000-square-foot facility, guests witnessed the day’s
two other milestones.
On monitors in place at
the Shali Center, guests were
able to watch as Col. David
Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden commander, was
joined by special guests at the
front gate of Wiesbaden Army
Airfield in uncovering the new
sign dedicating the installation
to General Lucius D. Clay and
handing over the keys to the
first Army Family to move into
Newman Housing.
“In a very real sense, he
was the father of a free West
Germany,” said Carstens, detailing the vital role Clay played
in the crucial years following
World II as military governor of
the U.S. Zone, helping launch
West Germany’s Constitution,
feed Berlin’s citizens during
the Soviet Blockade and later
during the Berlin Crisis in 1961.
USAG Wiesbaden’s commander was joined by Clay’s
grandchildren Cathleen Ketcham and Dr. Lucius D. Clay
III in the unveiling ceremony.
He noted that Cathleen attended
military dependent schools in
Germany and now resides in
Germantown, Md., — yet another connection between the
two nations.
Newman Village
The opening of Newman
Village, named in honor of Col.
James R. Newman, the military
administrator of Hesse in postWorld War II Germany “who
worked vigorously to assist in
rebuilding the German civilian
government and the German
economy,” marked a milestone
in the construction of the new
Photo by Wendy Brown
Joan Shalikashvili and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, U.S. Army Europe commander, sign a commemorative book on a desk once used by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John.
Shalikashvili in the new General John Shalikashvili Mission Command Center.
$133 million housing area.
Like USAREUR’s new Mission Command Center, Clay
Kaserne housing area was designed by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Europe District,
to exceed strict German energy
standards and to be extremely
environmentally friendly.
“With the opening of the
Newman Village, we are not
just opening better quality housing, we are signaling a choice
to remain strong partners with
our German hosts not only
today, but into the future,”
said Kathleen Marin, Installation Management CommandEurope director.
“As the Installation Management Command-Europe
director, I don’t see houses
before us, I see homes,” said
Marin in welcoming Newman
Village’s first residents — Sgt.
Robert Tickle, wife Katherine
and their children Jordan, Riley
and Matthew.
“Today your Family stands
for all the Families who will
feel at home here in Newman
Village in the state of Hesse,”
said Elmar Damm, Hessen
State Assets, Construction and
Facilities Management chief,
thanking all of the engineers,
construction crews and others
who ensured the housing area
was built in record time and to
high standards.
While it was a joyous occasion, the welcoming of the first
Family to Clay Kaserne’s new
housing area, it was also a sad
reminder of the cost of war and
the sacrifices Families continue
to make to ensure freedom
around the globe.
Paying tribute
Among the guests on hand
to celebrate Newman Village’s
opening were members of German Dr. (Maj.) Thomas Broer’s
Family. Broer, one of four German Soldiers killed on April 15,
2010, while serving with NATO
forces in Afghanistan, was honored with a street designation in
the new housing area.
USAREUR’s commander
presented the doctor’s mother,
Angelika, with a special commemorative plaque during the
event.
Throughout the ceremony
speakers noted the rich history
of the area uncovered during the
Photo by Karl Weisel construction project, thanks to
Leaders cut a ribbon to officially open Newman Village housing area on June 14.
the dedicated efforts of German
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and American volunteers and
archaeologists (see page 18 for
story) who spent many months
sifting through soil to uncover
Roman and Celtic relics.
“Normally this leads to
construction delays,” said Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Helmut Müller, “but in this case it was different. With German-American
cooperation, the excavations
were exposed. A multitude of
Americans offered their help
and assisted in moving the
excavations forward quickly.”
Streets and locations in Newman Village pay tribute to these
early warriors who long ago
served on the same soil and to
German and American veterans
who served with distinction.
The move of USAREUR
headquarters from Heidelberg
to Wiesbaden is expected to be
completed by the fall of 2013.
At that time the Wiesbaden
military community’s population is expected to increase to
about 18,500 people, including
Soldiers, Family members,
civilians and retirees.
Other upcoming transformation-related projects on Clay
Kaserne include the construction of a $91 million Consolidated Intelligence Center,
planned to start this fall, and
a $30.4 million Information
Processing Center.
When transformation is
completed and installations
are closed in Heidelberg,
Mannheim and Darmstadt,
Army officials expect to save
about $112 million annually in
operating costs.
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News and features
Quality-of-life issues move forward
USAREUR delegates choose five AFAP issues for further review
By Staff Sgt. Brooks
Fletcher
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs
Five quality-of-life issues
from communities throughout
the U.S. Army in Europe where
selected to move forward for
further review, concluding the
2012 U.S. Army Europe midlevel Army Family Action Plan
conference, June 7.
Over the weeklong conference, a 16-delegate committee
comprised of active duty Soldiers, Family members, civilian
employees and retirees, tackled
and discussed the 26 top issues
and problems. These issues are:
B Meal cardholders' basic
allowance for subsistence entitlement
B Sexual orientation as a
protected category under equal
opportunity
B Portability of benefit
from non-appropriated funds to
appropriated fund position for
Department of Army civilian
employees
B Department of Defense
Education Activity high school
credit for sports participation
B Sexual assault restricted
reporting option for diversity
advisory councils
“The importance of this
conference is just hearing what
the Army Family has to say
about certain issues prioritized
by the garrison communities,”
said AFAP Conference Coordinator Jennifer Murphy with
USAREUR G-1.
AFAP, an Army Community Service program, allows
members of the community the
opportunity to raise issues that
affect and impact their quality
of life.
AFAP aims to improve
standards of living for Soldiers,
families, all military personnel
and DoD employees.
“You must be the change
you wish to see,” said Col. Anthony Haager, deputy regional
director with Installation Management Command-Europe,
referencing a quote by Mahatma
Ghandi. “…that’s what you all
are doing here.”
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Master Sgt. Carl Carbin from
NATO Headquarters located in
Chievres, Belgium, a first-time
AFAP delegate and participant,
who was introduced to AFAP
by his wife, believes having
a Soldier in the committee is
important to the delegation of
the proposed issues.
“It’s important that this
program receives insight from
a Soldier’s perspective,” Carbin
said. “In any organization, you
want feedback on what’s going
on at the ground level, from the
people that experience it firsthand. It allows the leadership
to have eyes on what’s going
on in its command.”
Haager echoed this sentiment. “Grassroot action is
something that Americans get
excited about,” Haager explained. “Creating change from
the bottom up is in the DNA
of every American and look at
where we are today.”
Haager challenged delegates
to continue to be leaders of their
communities.
“We all have a stake in the
world we live in and you are all
part of a very powerful process,”
Haager said.
From brainstorming to
studying information sheets and
receiving assistance and guidance from the subject matter
experts, the committee ensured
that all issues where addressed
and discussed thoroughly.
Diane Isla, a volunteer with
ACS Kaiserslautern, worked
as the facilitator, recorder,
transcriber and issue supporter
“That shows the level of
at this year’s conference. She the joint relationship between
understands the significance of IMCOM-E and USAREUR,”
Murphy said. “It shows the
being a delegate.
“Being a delegate is a very importance of AFAP and all
important job. Their role is the of the issues that are resolved
meat of the conference,” said through AFAP.”
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important to here.”
the conference is a well-oiled
“If people don’t voice their machine, you can see that the
opinions, leadership will not issues are more specific, which
be made aware and issues will means [AFAP] is evolving.”
not be resolved or changed,”
Issues considered for further
Adolph said. “It’s all about review are presented to the
quality of life for the Soldier USAREUR leadership during
and Family.”
an executive steering committee
Murphy explained that held this fall.
the conference ends with the
“Ultimately, these issues
delegation committee briefing and concerns have the potential
the USAREUR commander in of going to the conference at
a “report out;” however, this Headquarters Department of the
year Haager stepped in to hear Army and be seen by the vice
the committee champions’ top chief of staff of the Army. That
quality of life issues.
is a big deal,” Murphy added.
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News and features
Summertime scams prove all that glitters is not gold
By Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Office of the
Provost Marshal Public Affairs
People can run into bad luck
while they are on the road and
become legitimate candidates
for charity.
Unfortunately, others are
simply up to no good, warn
officials at the U.S. Army
Europe Office of the Provost
Marshal.
“With the onset of summer
we again expect to see cases
of people trying to defraud
Americans while traveling in
Europe,” said Patrick MacKenzie, USAREUR OPM law
enforcement chief.
Officials said one common
scam involves someone in a
vehicle flagging down other
vehicles to get money by falsely
claiming to need help. This
kind of approach often happens
close to an installation gate, at a
highway rest stop or on a road
outside a town where vehicles
must move slowly.
Sometimes the scammers
offer drivers what appears to
be gold jewelry as “collateral”
so they can pay a “loan” back
later, OPM officials said, but
the rings and chains usually
turn out to be worthless brass
imitations.
OPM experts warned of a
second scam that involves a
con artist stopping an intended
victim and claiming to have
run out of money at a trade fair.
The scammer then offers to sell
the victim his expensive goods
— often jackets or coats — at
a huge discount so he can buy
gas to get home.
But the fancy brand-name
articles are nothing but cheap
fakes.
To avoid being scammed,
MacKenzie recommends that
members of the U.S. forces
community in Europe keep
these tips in mind:
x Beware of distractions
if you are in your
car alone. Someone
talking to you on the
driver’s side of the
car could be trying to
divert your attention
while a buddy steals
your purse or wallet
from the other side.
x Offers that
sound too good to
be true, usually are.
Articles with fancy
brand names and
gold jewelry are
most likely cheap imitations.
x Always consider the relationship between the trouble a
person claims he is in and what
he is asking for. People in real
need rarely ask for more than
what is absolutely necessary.
x Never give large amounts
of money to anyone on the road.
The most anyone should need is
enough to fill a tank with gas.
Officials also noted that the
German automobile association
ADAC reports that travelers
should also be aware that in
some regions gangs may be
involved in trying to scam motorists on main highways.
The crooks, they say, gen-
erally drive large,
dark sedans and try
to get drivers to stop
with hand gestures,
flashing lights or a
raised gas container.
When their victim
stops, they demand
financial help for
their families or try
to sell fake jewelry.
If the victim gives
up little or no cash,
the solicitation can
turn into a robbery.
ADAC advises drivers who
encounter such situations to not
stop, but continue driving.
MacKenzie also advised
that anyone approached in this
manner write down the person’s
license plate number and contact the nearest military or civil
police station.
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Dental Clinic gets
new commander
Incoming Dental Clinic commander, Col. Francisco Ruiz,
passes the clinic colors to the
keeper of the colors, Sgt. 1st.
Class Janice Barnett during the
change of command ceremony
June 6 at the Rheinlander Community Club. At left is the reviewing officer, Europe regional
dental commander, Col. William
R. Bachand, and in the foreground is Col. James M. Howell
III, the outgoing commander.
“I have enjoyed our working
relationship, and I thank you all
for supporting the Baumholder
Dental Clinic. I hope that we
cross each other’s path in the
future,” said Howell in a message to the U.S. Army Garrison
Baumholder.
Photo by Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
Engineers stage final training
By Pvt. 2 Tyler Stryffeler
Special to the Herald Union
The rising sun cascading over
the worker ants of Company B, 40th
Engineer Battalion, on March 30
marked the end of their final field
rotation as part of the 170th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team.
Bravo Company had been staging
the final act of its unit history since
March 19 in the training ground of
Grafenwöhr where they completed
various combat and engineer tasks.
From qualification on both heavy
and light machine guns to demolitions, the Soldiers of B Company
truly proved their tireless spirit of
accomplishment at a time when most
units are merely settling in. Thus,
Company B will become the last unit
in the 170th IBCT to attend the field
as the brigade deactivates.
Cutting short their four-day
weekend over the St. Patrick’s Day
holiday, The company disembarked
on March 19 to settle into its new
home next to the Dutch Marines on
the Grafenwöhr training grounds.
After settling in, very little free time
was left in the day from the long days’
drive, leaving Soldiers heading to
bed in preparation for the first day
of machine gun qualification.
First on the agenda was the Mark
19 range where everyone involved
managed to qualify. From the 249, the
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240, and the 50 caliber machine gun,
Company B became experienced in
all things automatic by zeroing and
qualifying all primary gunners and
scheduled assistant gunners.
The event was made special by the
presence of Lt. Col. Erik Zetterstorm,
40th Engineer Battalion commander,
and battalion Command Sgt. Maj.
Keith Whitcomb. Bravo Company
didn’t stop training when the bullets stopped flying; they spent their
afternoon practicing pugil sticks well
into the evening. The nearby Dutch
Marines were extended an offer to
join in at which they politely declined.
Moving from basic Soldier skills
onto more engineer-based tasks, the
company gave up its comfortable
cots for the openness of the German forest.
Soldiers slept in sleeping bags as
demolitions dominated two full days
of training with a dozen or so odd
detonations. From doors to concertina wire, the engineers continued to
clear the way as they demonstrated
that they are the “cutting edge” of
the 170th’s bayonet. A confidence
blast started the series of explosions
which built barricades from fallen
trees to man-sized craters in the
roads. A greater understanding of the
composition and mathematics behind
these powerful tools was taken back
to Baumholder.
Garrison helps mitigate suicide risk;
guest speaker shares his experience
Suicide is the second leading cause
of death for Soldiers, with the summer
months yielding the highest levels of
attempts and completions.
To help mitigate this risk, U.S. Army
Garrison Baumholder offers a presentation by Dave Roever Aug. 1 from 10-11
a.m. at the Wagon Wheel Theater.
For a decade, Roever has drawn upon
his war experiences of loneliness, peer
pressure, disfigurement and pain, as well
as life’s triumphs, to weave together a
message of courage, commitment and
survival that touches and transforms
those who hear him.
Roever is a Vietnam War veteran
who was burned beyond recognition
by a phosphorous grenade.
Today, with his engaging humor,
Roever is a gifted communicator who is
enthusiastically received both nationally
and internationally as a public speaker.
In every setting, Roever’s message
is one of hope.
Using his life as an example, he addresses issues relevant to his audience
and presents concrete solutions to life’s
problems.
His presentation is open to Soldiers,
civilians and Family members.
The Army suicide prevention program defines suicide prevention as “all
efforts that build resilience, reduce
stigma and build awareness of suicide
and related behaviors.
“Ultimately, the goal of prevention is
to develop healthy, resilient Soldiers to
the state that suicide is not an option,”
officials said
Suicide Prevention Lifeline can help
Installation Management CommandEurope officials announced toll-free
European access to the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis
Line last year and are reminding all
active duty military, civilians, Family
members and contractors of its availability.
The lifeline may be reached by dialing 118 from any Army garrison military
phone or commercially via a toll-free
European number, 00800-1273-TALK
(8255).
The toll-free number can be dialed
from fixed-line telephones and most
cell phones in Germany, Italy, Belgium,
the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The toll-free number may not be
reachable from all prepaid cell phones,
and some cell phone callers may incur
charges.
A live Internet-based chat service
is also available at www.militarycrisisline.net.
All calls are confidential and will be
answered by trained crisis counselors. If
you, or someone you know, is considering suicide — get help.
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June 21, 2012 ........................................................................
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Brigade leaders depart Baumholder
Story and photos by
Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
The 170th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team conducted a consolidated battalion
changes of commands and changes of
responsibilities ceremony June 5 at the
Hall of Champions on Smith Barracks.
Changes of responsibility were first
conducted for three battalions.
Sgt. Maj. Michael Bartlett, 3rd
Battalion 4th Infantry Regiment, is the
outgoing battalion command sergeant
major and 1st Sgt. Michael M. Harris,
3rd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment,
is the incoming battalion command
sergeant major.
Command Sgt. Maj. Keith R. Whitcomb, 40th Engineer Battalion, Task
Force Ram, is the outgoing battalion
command sergeant major and 1st Sgt.
John R. McNerny, 40th Engineer Battalion, Task Force Ram, is the incoming
battalion command sergeant major.
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael W.
Williams Jr., 24th Brigade Support
Battalion, is the outgoing battalion
command sergeant major and Command
Sgt. Major Shurn E. Smith, 24th Brigade
Support Battalion, is the incoming battalion command sergeant major.
Changes of command were then
conducted for four battalions.
Lt. Col. Dan Kelley, 3rd Battalion,
4th Infantry Regiment, is the outgoing
battalion commander and Maj. John
Champy, 3rd Battalion, 4th Infantry
Regiment, is the incoming battalion
The spouses of the incoming and outgoing commanders receive flower bouquets during the consolidated
changes of commands and responsibilities ceremony. Red roses were presented to all wives of outgoing commanders and yellow roses were given to all incoming commanders’ wives.
commander.
Lt. Col. Matthew Eichburg, 2nd
Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, is
the outgoing battalion commander, and
Maj. Albert Tabares, 2nd Battalion, 18th
Infantry Regiment, is the incoming battalion commander.
Lt. Col. John O’Grady, 1st Battalion,
84th Infantry Regiment, is the outgoing
battalion commander and Maj. Matt
Winters, 1st Battalion, 84th Infantry
Regiment, is the incoming battalion
commander.
Lt. Col. Erik D. Zetterstrom, 40th
Engineer Battalion, Task Force Ram, is
the outgoing battalion commander and
Maj. Gregory E. Turner, 40th Engineer
Battalion, Task Force Ram, is the incoming battalion commander.
The 170th IBCT is scheduled to
inactivate Oct. 15. Soldiers from the
brigade are now leaving Baumholder at
a rate of approximately 800 per month.
This mass exodus is creating a challenge
for those who assist Soldiers and their
Families with everything from shipping
their household goods to obtaining a
flight out of Germany.
If you have questions, comments or
tips for others about PCSing, join the
conversation on the 170th IBCT and
the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
Facebook pages.
Maj. John Champy takes the colors Maj. Albert Tabarez takes the col- Maj. Matt Winters takes the colors Maj. Gregory E. Turner takes the
from Col. Patrick Matlock.
colors from Col. Patrick Matlock.
ors from Col. Patrick Matlock.
from Col. Patrick Matlock.
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Guests solve ‘Murder in the Rheinlander’
By Cheryl Navo
The year is 1931. Former
Roaring Twenties silent film
star Miss Ruby Levine is making her singing debut at the
Rheinlander Ballroom. Sammy
“Pretty Boy” Bambino hosts
the evening with a live radio
broadcast, and he has his job
cut out for him. The ballroom
is full of guests, crooks, undercover G-men, and ladies of the
evening — and one of them is
a murderer.
The Baumholder Hilltop
Theater presents its second
annual “Murder in the Rheinlander,” with an action-packed
evening of entertainment for
those who dare to brave flying
bullets, escaped convicts, and
baby snatchers. “Murder in the
Rheinlander” is an interactive
mystery comedy at its best.
Means, motives and opportunities abound. So, whodunit?
Was it Queenie “Mad Woman”
Malone — the State Pen Matron
who’s mean as a snake with
secrets to protect? Perhaps
Guido Grimaldi is the guilty
party — otherwise, why would
he need to disguise his identity?
Contributed photo
Members of the cast of “Murder in the Rheinlander” rehearse their rolls for the hit interactive play.
Bunny “Babes” Beringer is no
innocent, despite her sweet
sounding name. “Baby Cakes”
Rodriguez is no stranger to
murder, having sent two G-men
to their heavenly reward. She
only served one year of a triple
life sentence — maybe she
thinks she’s untouchable. And,
these are by no means the only
nefarious possibilities.
“Murder in the Rheinlander” involves the audience
members from the moment
they arrive until they are asked
to solve the crime themselves.
Tickets include an evening of
entertainment, a gourmet din-
ner, and prizes for the winners.
“Murder in the Rheinlander” is
based on “Boardwalk Melody
Murders,” a Murder A La Carte
Mystery Play by Tom Chiodo,
and is being performed by the
Baumholder Hilltop through
special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
The cast and support staff of
15 include active duty Soldiers
and DoD civilians from both the
Kaiserslautern and Baumholder
military communities. “Last
year’s murder mystery dinner
theater was so popular we had
to bring it back. But this year
we chose a mystery set in the
prohibition era with gangsters
and flappers and G-men.” said
Eric Danzeiser, director. “Who
knew murder could be so much
fun?”
“Murder in the Rheinlander” will be featured June 22,
23 and 24. Intended for mature
audiences, each evening begins
with cash bar cocktails at 6:30
p.m. and dinner and show at
7 p.m.
Get your tickets now for this
interactive evening of entertainment at the Rheinlander Club
in Baumholder. Tickets are $25
per person.
Box office hours are
Wednesdays through Fridays
from 1-5 p.m. at the old theater
(next to the swimming pool).
Call mil 485-7244 or cell (0151)
4230-4083. Payment must be
made at least two days before
reservation date.
Around the rock ... Around the rock
Independence Day bash
Celebrate July 4 at the Hall of
Champions and Wagon Wheel Theater
parking lots. There will be activities for
children, carnival rides and food. Drinks
will be available for purchase. There is
also entertainment, and the event will
be capped off with a fireworks show
featuring synchronized music.
July 4th softball
The sports branch hosts a one-pitch,
unit-level softball tournament July 4.
The event is limited to eight teams.
The tournament is free for all entrants.
Sign-up deadline is four days before
the event. For details contact the Sports
Office at mil 485-7176/6671.
Way to go Armor
Congratulations to Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion,
70th Armor Regiment, for winning the
2012 Baumholder Unit Level Softball
Tournament over Bravo, 4th Battalion,
70th Armor Regiment, with a score of
11-17 on May 13. HHC, 4-70th now advances to the Installation Management
Command-Europe Softball Championships in Grafenwöhr Aug. 16-18.
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Outside courts available
Hall of Champions officials have
announced that the outside basketball
courts by 40th Engineer Battalion are
available for use. The Hall of Champions
is currently being used for numerous activities such as Child, Youth and School
Services and high school basketball,
combative training, TA-50 layout and
changes of command, which makes it
difficult for Soldiers to get court time.
To use the outside courts, all a Soldier
has to do is present his identification
card, sign out a basketball from the issue room at the Hall of Champions and
then return it when finished.
For more information call the Hall
of Champions at mil 485-6671.
Make big bucks at home
Do you live in Baumholder and are
you looking for a job? Do you want to
work from your home?
Family Child Care has
the job for you, running
a child care program
from home, doing activities with children,
nurturing them and
comforting them. You will be paid by
the parents and receive a supplement
from the government, which can range
from $500 plus per month. Current
providers earn approximately $20,000
to $40,000 per year. Benefits include
training, certifications and college
credits. For details call mil 485-6588
or civ (06783) 6-6588 and ask for
Hildegard Bragg.
Blood drive
Red Cross and the VFW. For details
contact the Blood Donor Recruiter
Armed Services Blood Bank at mil
486-6497/7107.
Host nation events
June 22-26
Spiessbratenfest at Idar-Oberstein,
Vollmersbachstrasse
June 23-24
Medieval market at Thallichtenberg,
Lichtenburg Castle
June 24
Mutziger Tag at Freisen, Bruchwaldhalle
June 29
Lindenfest at Baumholder, 6 p.m.
There will be a Baumholder Community Blood Drive June 22 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 8125, which
is the basement of the Wagon Wheel
Theater and the location of VFW
Post 2566.
The drive
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55774 Baumholder
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Tel. 06783-185-0980
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Domingos de Adoracion: 11:00hr; y Miercoles-estudios: 19:00hr
Pastors Harry & Cristina Rodriguez, Jr.
Tel: (Handy/Cell) 01577-9105550
E-mail: [email protected]
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Around the rock ... Around the rock
Commander honors
long-serving employees
“A continuous accomplishment of the mission would not
be guaranteed without your
sense of responsibility and
your support,” said Col. Sam R.
McAdoo, U.S. Army Garrison
Baumholder commander, when
he honored four local national
employees and two American
employees of the U.S. Army
Garrison Baumholder June 5
for five, 10, 40 and 45 years
of faithful work with the U.S.
forces.
McAdoo presented a certificate and the associated pin to
Melitta Kariegus from Ruschberg and to Helmut Becker from
Baumholder for 45 years of
employment, to Johanna Kelly
for 10 years of employment and
to Carrie O. Dixon for 5 years
of employment.
Hans Günter Schmidtberger
from Kusel, who completed
45 years of employment, and
Dorothea Brandstetter, 40 years
of employment, weren’t able to
receive their certificates in person.
At the same time, the four
German employees were farewelled into retirement.
In his short remarks, McAdoo emphasized the meaning of
civilians who have given many
years of faithful service to the
U.S. Army, while a frequent
turnover and change characterize the military leadership. CiPhoto by Bernd “Bernie” Mai
vilians have extensive corporate
knowledge and are the Army’s Helmut Becker and Melitta Kariegus share a moment with Col. Sam McAdoo after receiving their 45-years-of-service certificates.
continuity, he said.
New post office hours
Photo by Bernd “Bernie” Mai
Col. Sam McAdoo, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, thanks Soldiers from
the Tax Center for helping the Baumholder military community.
Tax Center receives well-deserved thanks
Members of the Baumholder Tax Center
took a break from their taxing work when Col.
Sam McAdoo, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder
commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Augustus
Wah dropped in to say thankyou for all the
help they have given the Baumholder military
community.
Most of the Soldiers working at the Tax
Center will be leaving within the next couple of
months, so the commander and sergeant major
thanked them for all their work and presented
each employee with a garrison coin.
The center is still open for business.
Tax Center members recognized are:
Sgt. David Messineo, NCOIC
Spc Sean Byrd
Spc Edward Liebi
Pfc Sean Trill
Pfc Jonathan Mcnear
Spc Michael Richardson
Hanah Johnson
Amy LaBarge
Gina Schwans
Capt. Albana Alla, tax center OIC
The Baumholder Army
Post Office will be changing its hours of operation
temporally starting July 2.
“With the current changes
in IMCOM, USAREUR
and the DoD, we are facing
challenges to meet today’s
mission capabilities.
“As we strive to offer
the best possible service we
can afford, our efforts are
driven to ensure we provide
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Wiesbaden
High School
class of
2012 graduates let
their caps
fly at the
close of the
commencement June
10 at the
Wiesbaden
Kurhaus,
where the
original
class of 109
students
received
diplomas.
Photo by
Wendy Brown
Futures fused with failures, success, fun
Commencement speakers share
inspiring messages with Wiesbaden
High School 2012 graduates
By Wendy Brown
Fear, failure and fun are
a few things the graduates of
Wiesbaden High school class
of 2012 can look forward to
experiencing everyday in life
after high school.
This was the common theme
in messages spoken to the
graduating class during its commencement event June 10 at the
Wiesbaden Kurhaus.
“I will say thanks a lot,” “I
know I will be a failure,” and “I
will do something everyday that
will scare the hell out of me,”
were the three phrases Lt. Gen.
Mark Hertling, commander of
the U.S. Army Europe, asked the
class to repeat after him.
Hertling explained his advice on failure, which he illustrated with the career of Michael
Jordan ― a sometimes “loser”
who missed more than 9,000
shots, personally lost more
than 300 games for his team
and missed winning shots 26
times when his coaches and
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teammates had trusted him to
make the shot.
“Now I hate to give you all
bad news to bring you down on
this day when everyone else is
proclaiming your successes …
but you’re all going to fail,”
Hertling said. “Hopefully not
all the time ― but you will fail,
probably many times on your
path to success.”
Hertling said he too has experienced failure, but he asked
class members to think about
what they would want to do in
life if they knew they would
eventually succeed. “And then
try it,” Hertling said. “Then
when you try it and run into
a wall, even if it’s a high wall
that seems insurmountable,
don’t stop. Don’t turn around
and give up. Figure out how to
climb it, how to go around it or
to bulldoze right through it.”
Ryan Fisico, co-valedictorian with Evin Alarilla, also
touched on the theme of failure.
In his speech this year’s European cross country champion told
the class of the two mottoes that
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got him through high school.
“The hardest step is the first
one out the door,” Fisico said
was the advice imparted by
his cross country coach James
Engle, who told him that the
hardest part of any sport is
getting out of bed to put in the
practice. And the second piece
of advice, “You can’t always be
at the top of everything,” Fisico
said came from his soccer coach
and mentor Ben Arcila.
“I realize that in everything
I do, I will lose some,” Fisico
said. “No one is perfect. Michael
Jordan failed. Albert Einstein
failed. Martin Luther King
failed, and we can. It is what
we do to get back up after we
fail that will define who we are.”
Another point, a quote from
Eleanor Roosevelt, shared by
Hertling came by way of his
wife’s refrigerator magnet that
reads, “Do one thing every day
that scares the hell out of you.”
“It is one thing that you take
away from today,” Hertling
said. “Do something every
day that really scares you. Do
it responsibly, but know that
sometimes you just have to be
scared when you’re about to take
that first step.”
Katy Kem, salutatorian,
said that whether members of
the class are attending college
next year, serving in the military,
entering the workforce or taking a gap year, they all face the
unknown.
“I have faith that even in
the face of this uncertainty, we
warriors of Wiesbaden will rise
to the challenges ahead. If we
can survive reading Jane Eyre
during the height of senioritis …
If we, the smallest division-one
school, can defeat the Goliath of
the Ramstein football team, then
we can do anything.”
In fact, uncertainty is what
makes life worth living, Kem
said.
“We wake up every morning
not knowing what life will throw
at us,” Kem said. “We leave the
comfort of home to enter a world
of endless opportunities. To expect control over every aspect of
one’s life is not only impossible
but also unappealing.”
Alarilla advised his fellow
classmates not to settle down
or get serious, but to have fun.
“A great man once said, ‘Life
is what happens to you when
you’re busy making other plans,’
Alarilla said.
“So maximize the present,
before we realize we never really lived. The future is what
we make of it, so make friends,
make sacrifices, make believe,
make a difference and make
someone you care about smile,”
he said.
The class also demonstrated
its abundant musical talent.
Alarilla, Paulee Brown, Fisico,
Annalise Hurst and Korianna
Purdin sang the national anthem;
Fisico played the ukulele and
sang a song; Purdin received
a standing ovation after performing a song, and a band
composed of seniors Alarilla,
Daniel Aslakson, Fisico and
Brown also played near the end
of the ceremony.
And as the graduates were
ready go on to their future places
around the globe, Dr. Nancy
Bressel, director of Department
of Defense Dependents Schools
Europe, reminded them of their
unique club membership.
“Always remember, as a
graduate of a Department of
Defense school in a U.S. community overseas, you are part
of a great tradition of young
people ― people helping each
other. Giving creates an incredible connection to other people
and even to the world. You have
great role models in your parents, for they have learned the
value of service, giving, helping
and sharing.”
Health Clinic NCOs climb to build bonds
By Wendy Brown
Sgt. Ariel Ford was nervous about
climbing 30 feet above the ground to use
the ropes course at Kletterwald Neroberg
Wiesbaden, but she found the courage
to do it anyway.
“If I can do this, I should be able to
talk to anyone and solve any number of
situations,” Ford said. “When it comes
to fear and confidence ― both sides of
it ― this is going to help.”
That’s the kind of feedback Lt. Col.
Tony Tidwell, commander of the Wiesbaden Health Clinic, and Lt. Col. Vincent
Barnhart, the clinic’s outgoing medical
director, were hoping to hear when they
took a group of 10 noncommissioned
officers to the Kletterwald June 8.
Many of the clinic’s NCOs are either
new to Wiesbaden or new to being an
NCO, said Tidwell and Barnhart, so they
thought the Kletterwald would be a good
place to help the group strengthen its
camaraderie, confidence and teamwork.
“This is about teamwork. This is
about building over individual confidence and ability to work together as a
team,” Tidwell said.
Staff Sgt. Joseph Garrison, the
clinic’s primary care NCO in charge,
said the event would help members of
the group push themselves and increase
their attention to detail.
“I believe it will build confidence,
and as a leader you’ve got to have confidence,” Garrison said.
Like Ford, Garrison also said he
had a fear of heights and would have
to overcome it to complete the team’s
portion of the course that day.
Sgt. Ashley Kwolek, who works in
medical records, said she was nervous
about taking on the ropes course, but
thought it would build more cohesion
at work.
Staff Sgt. Leonardo Delgado, the
clinic’s platoon sergeant, said that
ultimately, the event would benefit the
whole Wiesbaden community because
the clinic’s NCOs would work better
together.
Barnhart said the clinic has a great
team of NCOs, and he expected the event
to make the team even better. When
people get out of work and into a social
setting, it
becomes
easier to
anticipate
how people are going to act
in certain
situations
at work, he
said.
Many
of the
N C O s
have recently
been prom o t e d
up from
specialist,
Barnhart
said, and
they are
making
the transition from
following
to leading.
T h e
event will
also help
the group work better together as a
team under pressure, Tidwell said.
“These guys work pretty hard, so
it’s good for them to have a different
perspective and negotiate obstacles
here,” Tidwell said.
Gordon Gebhardt, a Kletterwald
safety trainer who showed the group
how to put on their harnesses and use
the course, said many organizations
schedule time at the Kletterwald to
build a sense of teamwork within
a group.
The ropes course can help build
bonds between people, especially if
they have worked through difficult
portions of the course as partners,
Gebhardt said. “There’s a very
strong connection there,” he said.
Gebhardt, a former member of
the German Bundeswehr, said it
was great to see members of the
U.S. Army at the Kletterwald. “It’s
cool that the Army is here and that
they are getting practice for team
building,” he said.
Photos by Durga Vijayakumar
Lt. Col. Tony Tidwell, Lt. Col. Vincent Barnhart and a group of 10 noncommissioned officers from the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic listen to a safety briefing at Kletterwald Neroberg June 8. Photo top: Staff Sgt. Leonardo Delgado
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Charity, integrity characterize Youth of Year
By Chrystal Smith
With character formed of
selflessness, integrity, honor,
compassion and serenity it’s no
wonder this student was U.S.
Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s
selection for the Youth of the
Year for 2011-12.
Wiesbaden High School
graduate Naomi Thompson’s
personal attributes, sense of
community and Family, and
contributions to the community’s youths garnered her
top honors among community
youths.
“She’s always friendly,
positive, well-spoken and
poised,” said Aaron Chapius,
Wiesbaden Youth Program
director, who said Thompson
was the president of the youth
program’s Keystone Club — a
youth leadership development
organization made up of a committee of teenagers.
“She’s always willing to
extend a hand to help out or aid
someone in her free time,” said
Michael Lattimore, Wiesbaden
Youth Program assistant, who
said he works with Thompson
almost daily at the youth center.
“She’s very well-kept, has
her own personality … she
sticks to her values and morals,”
said Matthew Jordan, classmate
and friend. “It doesn’t matter
what situation she’s in, she’s
always going to be her own
person.”
And while the opinion of
Thompson is consistently positive among superiors and peers,
she was modest and thankful at
receiving the honor.
“I was really surprised. I
never would’ve thought they
would’ve picked me of all the
amazing youths here,” she said.
“I’m extremely grateful that my
garrison picked me.”
Thompson showed volunteerism through service to
the Awana program, and with
Child, Youth and School Services Sports and Fitness and as
president of the Keystone Club
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among the ranks during a bridging ceremony at the Wiesbaden Girl Scout Camporee June 1-3.
Girl Scout Camporee:
Story and photos by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
More than 130 girls from Frankfurt and Wiesbaden teamed up for a weekend of scouting activities,
recognition of personal achievement and camping
at the Rheinblick Recreation Complex June 1-3.
During the three-day Girl Scout Camporee,
Scouts honed traditional skills such as orienteering, alternative methods of cooking, knot-tying
Celebrating achievement,
service, friendship and fun
and team-building activities, said scout leader Catherine Leknes, Alyse Gooderham and Erin Fry.
Cindy Fry, while also celebrating the hard work
One of the highlights of the camporee was a
of the individual scouts in earning gold, silver and special bridging ceremony where Daisy, Brownie,
bronze awards.
Junior, Cadette and Senior Scouts crossed a rope
“It’s not often that we present gold, silver and bridge symbolizing the successful ascent of scoutbronze awards,” said scout leader Marian Leknes, ing ranks.
in recognizing the many dedicated hours of service
In addition to the many parent volunteers who
and achievement by the assembled scouting ranks. were on hand to join their children in the fun-filled
“It takes loads of work.”
weekend, members of the Wiesbaden Better OpAfter receiving their awards, the recipients were portunities for Single Solders also helped support
the event by providing helping hands at the various
invited to share details about their projects.
Last up was Sarah Gooderham, only the sixth stations and hot food on the grill.
person to achieve Girl Scout’s
highest award — the Gold
Award — among Wiesbaden
Girl Scouts. Her service project, which entailed 90 hours
of planning, research and
follow-through, saw the creation of a special home page
dedicated to educating parents
and potential scouts about the
Wiesbaden Girl Scouts. (To
view the website and for more
information about Girl Scouts
in Wiesbaden visit http://wiesbadengirlscouts.wordpress.
com/about.)
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Other past Wiesbaden Gold Deanne Catovic, Kathy Edwards, Sarah Gooderham and Erin Fry
Star recipients include Francis in reciting the Girl Scout Oath. Photo left: Christine Kipp is welFalling, Laura Gooderham, comed to the Cadette ranks during the bridging ceremony.
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UnderstandinG project students
learn about U.S. military mission
Story and photos by
Karl Weisel
German and American
youths got a better “UnderstandingG” of the role of the U.S.
military in Germany during a
visit to Clay Kaserne (formerly
Wiesbaden Army Airfield) and
Hainerberg Housing June 2-3.
The students from Wiesbaden High School, Frankfurt International School and
Frankfurt’s Gutenbergschule
and Ziehenschule have been
participating in a yearlong
cooperative effort, known as
UnderstandinG, between the
city of Frankfurt, U.S. Consulate
General and Grundstückgesellschaft Gateway Gardens GmbH
(Gateway Gardens Property
Management) to develop a lasting tribute to German-American
friendship at the former Rhein
Main Air Base Housing Area.
“We’re really deeply engaged with the subject matter,”
said Steve Valk, project direcCol. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, describes the mission of U.S. Soldiers on Clay Kaserne
tor, explaining that students
during a visit by the German-American UnderstandinG project group June 2.
have spent several weekends
together learning about the
lots of images … learned about all
During the visit to the Wiesbaden enlisted in the Army during the war,
history of German-American relations, that’s transpired … and want to make military community the youths heard survived a sinking of his ship on the
hearing firsthand from subject matter something meaningful for the future.” from local Soldiers about the mission way across the Atlantic and after servexperts such as famed Berlin Airlift
As German-American Friendship of those stationed here and personal ing in various capacities during the
pilot Gail Halvorsen and brainstorming Day nears in October, the project orga- anecdotes about the ties that bind the war, eventually got a chance to use his
about creative ways to convert a former nizers will dedicate more time to work- two nations.
German language ability as a debriefer
Among the highlights was a visit to at the Nuremberg Trials.
guard house in Gateway Gardens into ing on the actual model of the proposed
an airfield hangar where students got an
an enduring monument. “We’ve seen memorial, Valk said.
“As unique as that story is, it’s one
inside look at a C-12U Beechcraft Super of hundreds of thousands of stories of
King Air 200 and other aircraft, courtesy people who have stood up” and made
of members of the 1st Battalion, 214th a difference — who have reached out
Aviation Regiment. 1st Lt. David Neill to the “American beacon of freedom,”
of the 1st of the 214th told the students Carstens said.
“We’ve got all kinds of people who
about the role of military pilots and
support crews during the walk across are serving, regardless of whether they
are wearing a uniform of not,” he said,
the installation to the hangar.
They also enjoyed a brunch at the pointing out to the group, which included
Wiesbaden Dining Facility where Col. several military youths, that all those
David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison who serve are appreciated. “We thank
Wiesbaden commander, encouraged you for what you are doing.”
Col. Tony Sarver and Col. Tim Whathem to do whatever they can to reach
len of 5th Signal Command also shared
out to others.
“Regardless of where you are in life, their expertise and personal reflections
you can make a difference in someone about the roles of the men and women in
else’s life,” Carstens told them, after the U.S. military during the visit.
The final concept of the students’
sharing his background — having a
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robbie Yucas describes the configuration of a C- father born in Germany who emigrated yearlong project will be unveiled Oct.
12U Beechcraft Superking Air 200 aircraft to German and American stu- to the United States before World War 6 at Frankfurt’s City Hall, project ordents in the UnderstandinG project.
II. Carstens described how his father ganizers said.
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Community notes ... Community notes
Change of command
Mothers of
Preschoolers
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, U.S.
Army Garrison Wiesbaden,
invites community members
to witness the change of command from Capt. Bradley K.
Allbritten to Capt. Jennifer A.
Glover June 22 at 3 p.m. at the
Clay Kaserne Chapel.
Join fellow mothers (from
pregnancy to kindergarten)
to share ideas at the Mothers
of Preschoolers meetings the
second and fourth Wednesdays
of the month from 9-11 a.m. at
the Wiesbaden Army Airfield
Chapel. Limited child care is
available — so reserve a spot
in advance. Email [email protected] for more
information.
BOSS highlights
Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
invites Soldiers to join them
on a free USO castle tour of
Marksburg and a local winery
June 23, dinner at Hooters July
6, paint ball July 14 and camping in Camp Darby, Italy, Aug.
30. BOSS members will also be
out in force July 3, along with
local Boy and Girl Scouts, from
4-6 p.m. to discourage drunk
driving. Visit the BOSS web
page at www.wiesbaden.army.
mil/sites/mwr/boss.asp or call
mil 337-5042 for more information about these and other BOSS
programs.
Playground Days
Join other parents and children during Playground Days at
Hainerberg Housing July 13 and
Aug. 10 or Crestview Housing
June 22, July 27 and Aug. 24
from 11 a.m. to noon. Playground Days will feature fun
outdoor activities for toddlers
and preschoolers
including bubbles,
parachute games,
water tables and obstacle courses. Call
civ (0611) 4080-330
for details.
VFW Open
House
Every Thursday at 6 p.m.
is Open House at the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 27. Stop
by Building 7005 in Crestview
Beautiful N ails
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Girl Scout volunteers
Teaming up for Families
German Lt. Col. Wolf-Teja von Rabenau of the Hessen State Command discusses Family Readiness issues with Annikka Trabucco of Wiesbaden Army Community Service
at the Yellow Ribbon Room during an information exchange June 11. During the daylong visit German military leaders joined their counterparts in V Corps and U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden to share lessons learned and ways of supporting military Families when Soldiers deploy.
Housing (Marsweg 3, 65191
Wiesbaden). Meetings are
the second Thursday of every
month at 7 p.m. Come earlier
(at 5 p.m.) to socialize.
Retiree Appreciation
Day June 22
Retirees and spouses are
invited to Wiesbaden Army
Airfield June 22
from 8 a.m. to noon
for Retiree Appreciation Day. Following the clinic
events including
visits with the clinic staff, a Social
Security/Veterans Affairs representative, Army Postal staff and
other garrison representatives,
a lunch will be featured in the
Wiesbaden Dining Facility.
Innovo Retreat
The U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Religious Services
Office features a spiritual formation event for Soldiers and
their teenagers Aug. 2-3 at the
Maria Laach Abbey (about an
hour-and-a-half away). All costs
are covered including bus transportation, lodging, meals and
the curriculum. Contact Chaplain (Capt.) Andrew Shriver at
[email protected]
for details and to register.
Cub Scouts in
Wiesbaden
Pack 13 is a year-round,
active pack with more than
60 years of experience in the
Wiesbaden area. Cub Scouts
is open to boys in the first to
fifth grades (or 6-10 years old).
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from building and racing derby
cars to hiking and camping. Pack
meetings are generally the third
Thursday of the month. For information about upcoming summer activities visit http://sites.
google.com/site/scoutpack13/
home or email Mandi Love at
[email protected].
WiFi in Wiesbaden
Looking for a good place to
enjoy some free WiFi service in
the Wiesbaden military community? Head to one of the Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
facilities — the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, Wiesbaden
Library, Little Italy Restaurant
and Catering Center, Warrior
Zone or Wiesbaden Army
Lodge to kick back and log in.
Girl Scouts provides volunteer opportunities for women or
men ages 18 and over to share
their skills and experiences
while learning and working with
others. Girl Scouts provides a
safe and nurturing environment
where girls from all backgrounds, ages 5-17, can develop
confidence, determination and
skills needed to thrive in today’s
world. Positions available include management (Overseas
Committee chair), troop leaders
and coleaders, event coordinator, public relations and camp
director. Training is provided.
Send an email to cindykayfry@
yahoo.com or wiesbadengs@
yahoo.com for information, job
description or an application.
Join CID
Call the Wiesbaden Criminal
Investigation Division Office at
mil 337-6642 or civ (0611) 7056642 if interested in this law
enforcement career opportunity.
Kontakt barbecue
Join German and American
members in Outreach Kontakt
for their free barbecue June 30
at 3 p.m. in Crestview Housing.
Meat will be provided — bring
salads and desserts. Email
[email protected]
to sign up.
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Newman Village signs
provide guide to past
Story and photos
by Wendy Brown
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Lutz Groupe, a retired English and Latin teacher who participates in Roman reenactment
events, holds his sword. He made the hilt with his son-in-law, Claus Bergmann, the archaeologist who headed the Roman dig on Newman Village.
archaeologists found artifacts, Bergmann said.
With Bergmann at the opening was his
father-in-law Lutz Groupe, who is enjoying
his retirement as an English and Latin teacher
by participating in Roman reenactment events.
Groupe attended the housing opening dressed
as a Roman Soldier.
Groupe said he
made most of his outfit
in 1995 to prepare for
a long hike in Switzerland that recreated what
it would have been like
to be a Roman Soldier
on the march. His outfit
included chainmail, a
helmet, a sword, sandals and a cape.
The group marched
170 miles, Groupe said,
and although his ankles
hurt at first because
of the weight of the
equipment, his body
Claus Bergmann, an archaeologist with Hessen Archäologie, ex- quickly got used to the
plains a sign that gives residents and visitors information about marching.
The group slept
Romans who used to live on Farmer Loop in Newman Village.
Bergmann headed the 2009-2010 dig for Roman artifacts in New- only six hours a night,
Groupe said, and every
man Village.
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U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office
or the Families who move into the brandnew homes at the end of Farmer Loop in
Newman Village, the legacy of their former
neighbors will be plain to see.
A series of signs at the end of the street are
there to inform anyone interested about the Roman farmhouse that stood on the site more than
1,700 years ago. They were successful farmers
who used expensive tiles or slates for roofs and
owned amphoras ― a type of vase ― imported
from what is today Spain, according to the signs.
In all, a series of 20 signs informs people
about Romans who lived on the site of the housing area, as well as Celts who lived there 2,800
years ago and Bronze Age people who lived
there 3,700 years ago, said Klaus Hahn, Newman Village project leader for the U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden Transformation Stationing
Management Office.
The signs are located throughout the 326-unit
housing area, Hahn said, and offer everyone
in the Wiesbaden military community a great
opportunity to learn about the area’s history.
The housing area is open to identification card
holders and their guests only.
The information from the signs came from
an archaeological excavation that started in
September 2009 and ended in July 2010, said
Claus Bergmann, who led the excavation for
Hessen Archäologie. Bergmann was on hand to
talk to people about the excavation during the
housing area’s opening June 14.
The excavation went right through the winter, and about 40 volunteers, both German and
American, helped, Bergmann said. “It was a
very good experience,” he said.
Hessen Archäologie put up signs everywhere
Clay
ceme
fourth night everyone had to cook for the others.
“I wanted to know, ‘How could it feel?’”
Groupe said. “How could it possibly feel?”
Although the housing area site was not a
place where Roman Soldiers were stationed,
there were many in the area, Bergmann said.
From the time Jesus was born until about
400 A.D., the area which now comprises Mainz
and Wiesbaden was important to the Romans,
Bergmann said. About 10 percent of the Roman
army was stationed in the area, he said.
The U.S. Army called in archaeologists to
investigate the site after aerial photographs
showed the outline of the site, Bergmann said.
During the excavation, archaeologists discovered that people from a Germanic tribe came and
destroyed the farmhouse, Bergmann said. This
was apparent because archaeologists found parts
of the burned roof in what would have been the
basement of the house.
The site of the housing area has been a popular
site for farming throughout the ages because the
soil is fertile, Bergmann said.
Although Bergmann had two glass cases
full of artifacts during the housing area opening, Bergmann said the artifacts are not part of
a museum collection. Bergmann said he would
be open to working with garrison officials to
create a small museum, however.
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Kaserne named after general who started,
ented German-American friendship
ade German-American friendship clubs possible and ordered Berlin Airlift
By Dr. John Provan
ucius Dubignon Clay is one of the more unournals of military history. He became one
men to achieve the rank of brigadier general
although he never commanded a real fightis strength lay in his hardworking methods
anizing operational efficiency out of chaos.
23, 1897, to Sarah Francis and Senator Alexlay, he enjoyed growing up in the Southern
Marietta, Ga. He attended the U.S. Military
Point, graduating on June 12, 1918, as 27th
d War I ended before Capt. Clay could reach
and managed several of President Theodore
Deal public works projects between 1933-37.
d to the Philippines, where he worked with
acArthur. Clay left the U.S. Army in 1937
ct engineer in charge of the construction of
m.
eak of World War II, Clay returned to acand was assigned to the Airport Approval
t or reconstructed from 500 airfields around
rmy promoted him to brigadier general in
d him to Europe. In his new capacity, Clay
nch harbor at Cherbourg, which became the
ne of war materials for U.S. forces during
which he received the Bronze Star in 1944.
on Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s staff and
military governor for the U.S. Occupation
, eventually becoming military governor in
g.
r of 1946, Capt. Merle A. Potter, military A Berlin Airlift airplane flies over Berlin. In 1948 the citizens of Berlin faced starvation after the Russians announced
ntative in Bad Kissingen, permitted the cre- a blockade. Brig. Gen. Lucius D. Clay responded by ordering an airlift that not only saved the people of Berlin but
-American Friendship Club, despite official created a friendship between the United States and Germany.
g for non-fraternization in post-war Germany.
ded the club and reprimanded Potter.
continental highway, which was a gravel road at the time. Then that was highlighted by
f the incident and realized the Army needed during World War II Eisenhower gained an appreciation for his famous words, “Ich
ulations. In the process, Clay brought Potter Hitler’s Autobahn system. He considered an improved highway bin ein Berliner.”
had him establish German-American clubs system important for national defense, and in 1956 the Federal
Years later, Clay
S. Zone of Occupation. This was the begin- Highway Act passed. It is legacy of Clay’s organizational talents remarked, “I’d like to
tion of German-American Clubs, which has that created a transportation system of this scope.
think that the years
n Wiesbaden and is still the most influential
A few years later Clay returned to Germany to fulfill another our flag was flown
group in Germany.
important mission. The Soviets managed to win the first leg of over Germany stood
military governor, Clay also demonstrated the space race in 1957 by launching the Sputnik I. When the for something more
intaining its presence in Berlin. On June 26, Soviets shot down the sophisticated American U-2 spy plane than military power.”
the Soviet blockade of Berlin and ordered on May 1, 1960, and presented the fact that they had captured Little could he know
Europe aircraft to begin an airlift that would its U.S. pilot, it led to a tense political situation.
the dramatic change
ein-Main and Wiesbaden air bases provided
During this period of the Cold War, the situation became in German-American
own to Berlin.
even more critical and uneasy with the Berlin Tank Confron- relations that he brought
lift became one of the greatest achievements tation. During this confrontation, the U.S. and Soviet armies forth, that would fulfill
y and altered the German attitude toward stood ready to fire and start what would have become World that statement.
orld war which had cost the lives of millions War III. The Soviets realized Clay’s stubbornness and resolve
Following the death Brig. Gen. Lucius D. Clay
ay’s resolve demonstrated that U.S. Forces which finally led to their backing down, not wanting to fight a of Kennedy, Clay ren Army of occupation, rather America was war. By the end, the population and political leaders of Berlin tired from active involvement in politics. In 1966 the mayor
end of the blockade on May 12, 1949, Clay greatly appreciated and approved of the way Clay dealt with of New York City, John V. Lindsay, appointed Clay to head
ted States and was given a ticker-tape parade the situation. Clay was incredibility popular.
Public Development Corporation and later the City Charter
one week later.
A year and a half later, Clay accompanied President John F. Revision Commission.
om the Army and then served several presi- Kennedy on his trip to Berlin in June 1963. During the motorLucius D. Clay died in Chatham, Mass., on April 16, 1978,
er. President Dwight D. Eisenhower called cade through the city, Clay’s presence with Ambassador George and was buried at West Point. The inscription on the stone
4 to assist in the organizing of an interstate McGhee underscored John F. Kennedy’s policy and popularity marker that the citizens of Berlin donated reads, “Wir danken
n 1919 Eisenhower had experienced firsthand amongst the Berliners. It was during this trip that Kennedy dem Bewahrer unserer Freiheit.” The English translation is,
crossing the United States on the first trans- experienced firsthand the esteem given the American leadership “We thank the preserver of our freedom.”
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Wiesbaden celebrates Fluxus art movement
By Durga Vijayakumar
For those interested in the
contemporary art scene, the Wiesbaden Cultural Office (Kulturamt Wiesbaden K.d.ö.R.) is
celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the first Fluxus performance
in 1962 at the Museum Wiesbanden’s lecture hall during the
Festspiele Neuster Musik.
The word “Fluxus” comes
from Latin meaning “to flow”
or “flowing.” It refers to the
international avant-garde art
movement that emerged in the
late 1950s and early 1960s and
encompasses everything from
the visual arts, music, film and
theater to literature, architecture
and design.
In the words of Dick Higgins,
one of the movement’s earliest
artists, Fluxus is characterized
by “internationalism, experimentalism, iconoclasm, intermedia, impact, playfulness and
wit, transience and uniqueness.”
In collaboration with local
and international cultural institutions and actors, Kulturamt
Wiesbaden launched the anniversary festival “Fluxus 50:
1962-2012” on June 2 at the
Museum Wiesbaden with the
exhibition “Fluxus at 50” that
offers a retrospective look at this
movement for visitors. There
are several exhibitions, shows,
films and performances in
venues all around the city from
June through September. For
more information, visit www.
fluxus50wiesbaden.de.
Photo courtesy of the Nassauischer
Kunstverein Wiesbaden
Benjamin Patterson, a former U.S.
military musician and founder of
the Fluxus art movement, stands in
front of his artwork “Ben’s Bar: Why
People Attend Bars: To Be Heard,
To Be Seen, To Be There.” The Nassauischer Kunstverein Wiesbaden,
located at Wilhelmstr. 15, will feature his work through Sept. 23. The
Fluxus art movement began in New
York City and includes visual arts,
music, film, theater, literature, architecture and design. Right, “Flying Bass,” by Patterson.
Things to do ... Things to do
Christian concert
The Christlichen Zentrum
Wiesbaden features a free
concert by the Outbreak Band
June 22 with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Christian
music concert will be followed
by a public viewing of the
European soccer quarterfinals
at 8:45 p.m. The center is located in the industrial section
of Wiesbaden-Nordenstadt.
Visit www.czw.info for more
information.
Wine fests
The town of Kiedrich, two
kilometers north of Eltville,
holds its traditional Riesling
Festival June 22-25. The event
will feature music, dancing,
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wine and shows in the historic
market square. Eltville hosts
the Sparkling Wine and
Biedermeier Festival June 29
to July 2. The event features
sparkling wine, a parade and
historical costumes. The Bad
Schwalbacher Wine Fest is
July 12-16 featuring music,
wine and more. Head over to
Hochheim July 13-16 for the
Hochheimer Wine Fest.
Rheingau Music
Festival
Classical, jazz and pop concerts are featured at venues all
along the Rhein River during
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the summer months as part of
the Rheingau Music Festival.
Upcoming events include
Paco de Lucia and Band
June 29 at the Schloss Johannisberg, the Festival Strings
Lucerne June 29 at Kloster
Eberbach, Jane Monheit and
the Hessischer Rundfunk
Big Band July 1 at Schloss
Johannisberg and Brahms “A
German Requiem” July 6 at
Kloster Eberbach. Visit www.
rheingau-musik-festival.de for
more information.
USO classes, tours
The Rhein Main Area USOs
feature ballroom, swing and
salsa dance lessons; portrait
photography classes; wine
tasting; ballet and more. Upcoming tours include Frankfurt Walking Tour June
23, Riesling Route June 24,
Aurbach Castle Knight’s
Luncheon and Tournament
June 24, Paris Express June
30, the Tongeren, Belgium
Antique and Flea Market
July 1, Rhein Aflame July
7, Ladenburg July 7, Arcen
Castle July 7, the Black Forest
July 14, Mainz July 14, Karlsruhe July 14 and Rüdesheim
July 15. Call mil 335-5106 or
stop by any Wiesbaden USO
for more information.
‘Daddy’s Girl’
The Wiesbaden English
Language Theater presents its
production of “Daddy’s Girl”
June 21-23 and 28-30 at 7:30
p.m. at the Gemeinschaftszentrum Georg-Buch-Haus
(Wellritzstr. 38). The play offers a helping of comic chaos
when a diner owner’s deceased
wife enlists the services of an
angel to re-unite her husband
with his estranged daughter.
Visit www.wiesbaden-englishlanguage-theater.de for more
information.
Rainbow Gospel Choir
The Haus des Buergers in
Ramstein will be the site of a
concert by the Rainbow Gospel
Choir July 20 at 7 p.m.
Sports and leisure
Sports
shorts
Visitors
to Documenta 13
wander
among the
many images that
make up
Yan Lei’s
“Limited
Art Project.” As
the exhibit
continues
for 100
days, one
image will
be crossed
out each
day.
Sports Week competition
Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness
holds the third annual Sports Week
Competition among units June 25 to
July 1. Sports include flag football, a
10-kilometer run, basketball, softball,
volleyball and weightlifting. Stop by
the Wiesbaden Fitness Center.
Celebration run
Baumholder’s Hall of Champions invites all community runners,
youths and adults, for a July 4th celebration run. Registration is at 7:30
a.m. with the run starting at 9 a.m.
The event is free with medals going
to the first three placers. Commemorative T-shirts are available for $5 at
the Mountaineer Fitness Center. Call
mil 485-7176 or civ (06783) 6-7176.
Sports camp
An American sports camp will be
held at the SC Frankfurt 1880 July
9-13. The five-day camp for boys and
girls ages 9-17 includes workshops
in baseball, football, lacrosse and
basketball with competition on the
final day. Cost is €105 per person
including a camp T-shirt. Visit www.
wardcarr.com, email amspcamp@
aol.com or call civ (069) 5600 5788.
Soccer tryouts
Baumholder Sports and Fitness
holds community soccer practice
and tryouts June 30 from 6-8 p.m.
at Minick Field. Adults ages 18 and
up can try out. Stop by the Hall of
Champions for details.
Football action
The Wiesbaden Phantoms face
the Marburg Mercenaries June 30
at the Helmut-Schoen Sports Park
(near the Hainerberg Shopping Center — next to the Brita Arena). Other
home games are July 21 versus the
Stuttgart Scorpions, Aug. 25 against
the Rhein-Neckar Bandits and Sept. 8
versus the Munich Cowboys. Stop by
the garrison’s Public Affairs Office in
Building 1205 on Clay Kaserne for
the chance to pick up one of seven
complimentary tickets.
Unit-level softball
Baumholder Sports and Fitness
hosts a unit-level softball tournament
July 4. It’s one-pitch and limited to
eight teams. The garrison championships are slated for July 22. The
tournaments are free for all entrants.
Sign up deadline is four days before
the event. Call mil 485-7176/6671.
Documenta 13:
Story and photos by
Karl Weisel
Every five years the city of Kassel
turns into a giant art gallery.
Whether arriving by train and wading through a host of headset wearing,
iPod-infatuated gazers in the Main Train
Station; being startled by seemingly
spontaneous outbursts of performance
art in the pedestrian zones; or gazing
up at a remnant of one of the earlier
incantations of the Documenta such as
“Man Walking to the Sky” from the 1992
exhibition, Documenta 13 is meant to
startle and encourage dialogue — both
positive and negative.
Begun in 1955 by Kassel art professor
Arnold Bode as part of the annual state
garden show and a way to showcase
work that was suppressed during the
Nazi years, Documenta has evolved into
a showcase of cutting edge art.
“Since its first edition in 1955, every
five years, Documenta has been an exhibition of contemporary art from around
the world — as well as a moment to
reflect on the relationship between art
and society,” according to a spokesperson for this year’s event.
For 100 days — through Sept. 16 —
more than 150 artists from 55 countries
are being featured in various venues
throughout the city including the Fridericianum, the Hauptbahnhof, Orangerie,
Ottoneum, parks and various other sites.
As in past Documentas, this year’s
exhibition also features ties to cities
around the globe both in the diverse
array of artists showcased and about
one-fifth of the collection having been
City-wide art exhibition featured
in Kassel through Sept. 16
simultaneously unveiled in such loca- plant in a small Finish village while a
tions as Kabul, Afghanistan; Banff, massive black-and-white photo collage
Canada; and Cairo, Egypt.
in the Fridericianum by Goshka Macuga
Video installations, mixed media, offers the experience of simultaneously
machine-like contraptions, giant photo gazing into an Afghan landscape while
collages, sculptures and all manner leaving the viewer with the uncomfortof creative endeavors greet visitors at able impression of being the viewed,
Documenta 13. According to artistic rather than the viewer.
director Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev,
Throughout the course of the 100-day
“Documenta 13 is dedicated to artistic exhibition, various theatrical perforresearch and forms of imagination that mances, concerts, information presentaexplore commitment, matter, things, tions and other special events are offered
embodiment and active living in con- in conjunction with Documenta 13.
nection with, yet not subordinated to,
Entrance to the many venues in Kastheory and epistemological closures. sel is possible from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These are terrains where politics are daily through Sept. 16. Tickets can be
inseparable from a sensual, energetic purchased at booths outside the Frideriand worldly alliance between current cianum and other locations in the city. A
research in various scientific and artistic one-day ticket costs €20 for adults, €14
fields and other knowledges both ancient for students or €50 for a family ticket. A
and contemporary.”
two-day ticket is €35 for adults. Children
This is heavy stuff — not for light- under age 11 enter for free.
weights or casual visitors. Even the
The city is easily reached by train
descriptions (in German and English) (exhibits are within walking or a quick,
and press releases accompanying the streetcar-ride distance of the train stadisplays are enigmatic, markedly ob- tion) or car. Follow signs to Documenta
scure and not easily ingested. Don’t go 13 when traveling by car upon exiting
to Kassel expecting instant gratification at Kassel-Auestadion.
— artwork that fulfills one’s expectations
Visit www.documenta.de for details.
about natural beauty or other
preconceived notions — but
do take the time to seek out
and find those works that
offer a different way of viewing or considering aspects
of activity on planet Earth.
One large, severalscreen, video and music
display in the Orangerie, for
example, depicts the several- Afghanistan images are featured in Goshka
year-long construction of Macuga’s “Of what is, that it is; of what is not,
a massive, nuclear power that is not.”
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Sports and leisure
For your health
Screening not recommended for all men
New guidance
regarding men and
prostate cancer
screenings
By Wayne Combs
U.S. Army Public Health Command
Community Health Nurse
Before running out to be screened for
prostate cancer, you may want to check
the latest guidance on who should be
screened. It may be that you should not.
According to the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, there
is currently no scientific agreement on
the best ways to prevent prostate cancer
and not enough supporting evidence to
recommend screening in all men. The
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
concluded that the current medical
evidence is insufficient to compare the
benefits and harms of prostate cancer
screening in men younger than 75. The
USPSTF also recommends against
screening for prostate cancer in men
75 years or older.
Prostate cancer is made up of cells
that do not grow normally. The cells
divide and create new cells
that the body
does not need,
forming a mass
of tissue called
a tumor. These
abnormal cells
can sometimes
spread to other
parts of the
body, multiply and cause death.
As with many types of cancers,
medical experts do not know what
causes prostate cancer. They are studying several possible causes.
While all men are at risk for prostate
cancer, the following factors increase
risk:
Family history — Men with a
father or brother who has had prostate
cancer are at greater risk for developing
it themselves.
Race — Prostate cancer tends to
be more common in African-American
men than in white men. And, AfricanAmerican men with prostate cancer
are more likely to die from the disease
than white men. It is less common in
Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander and
Native American men than in white
men.
Age — The prevalence of prostate
cancer increases rapidly after age 40.
And while cause of prostate cancer has not been determined, medical
experts are studying many factors that
may help prevent it. They do know that
not smoking, maintaining a healthy diet,
staying physically active and regular
medical checkups contribute to overall
good health.
Screening means looking for signs
of disease in people who have no symptoms. So screening for prostate cancer
is looking for early-stage disease. The
main screening tools for prostate cancer
are the digital rectal examination and
the prostate specific antigen blood test.
However, the DRE and PSA test cannot
tell if you have cancer; they can only
suggest the need for further tests. Many
factors such as age, race, certain medical
procedures, an enlarged prostate or a
prostate infection can affect PSA levels.
Because of the uncertainty about
prostate cancer screening, the CDC
recommends that men discuss prostate
screening with their health care provider. Men should seek out information on the pros and cons of prostate
cancer screening before deciding to
be examined.
Find more information about prostate cancer screening at the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
website www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/informed_decision_making.htm
or www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/pdf/
prosguide.pdf.
Exercise balls not recommended for sitting
John Pentikis
U.S. Army Public Health
Command Ergonomist
While exercise balls may
be good for balance and core
strengthening, it is not advised
to be used as an office chair.
There has been much research in the past few years
devoted to trying to make
workers healthier while working. One of the more popular
ideas is the use of an exercise
ball to replace a traditional
office chair. However, there
seems to be a great deal of
debate comparing the pros
and cons of using an exercise
ball as an office chair and
what effect the ball will have
on the back.
Exercise balls were not
originally intended to be a
piece of exercise equipment,
but rather as a therapeutic
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tool to improve balance and
strength. The instability of the
exercise ball forces the use of
the core muscles of the midsection. As an exercise tool, this
is a positive feature because
it is important to strengthen
the muscles of the low back
and abdomen. However,
those same features are
not necessarily desirable
for a chair.
There has been little research done on the effects
of using an exercise ball
as a full-time seat. One
study suggested that
extended sitting on an
unstable
seat surface does
not really
affect the
overall
spine stability. Sitting on a
ball appears to spread out the
contact area, which could explain the reported discomfort.
Another study’s results found
an increase in muscle use in
certain back muscles as well
as an increase in discomfort
while sitting on the stability
ball.
From an ergonomics point
of view, stability balls are
not an effective solution for
reducing low back pain in
the workplace for these
reasons:
F Active sitting increases the rate
of fatigue
due to constantly being
off balance.
In addition
to fatigue, continuously maintaining your balance throughout the day may be an issue for
some individuals and people
with previous back injuries.
F Exercise balls do not
have armrests or back supports, key features in supporting the body.
F A reclined sitting position is the most comfortable
position for the back, and an
exercise ball does not allow
you to sit in this position.
F There are also safety
concerns if someone is not using the exercise ball properly.
Exercise balls do not have a
stable balance and present a
potential safety risk of falling
off of them, or the ball may
pop, causing the user to fall.
In addition, a general user may
not realize that a fully inflated
exercise ball is going to be
much more difficult to sit on
than a less inflated ball.
The only situation recommend for extended use of an
exercise ball is as a form of
exercise. In an office setting,
an exercise ball should only
be used for a few minutes at
a time spread throughout the
day for an exercise break, but
not as a full-time desk chair.
Exercise balls are a great
addition to a comprehensive
exercise program. However,
they are not a suitable addition
to a comprehensive ergonomic
computer workstation. The
best way to reduce lower back
fatigue and discomfort from
sitting is to limit prolonged
exposure to sitting to one hour
and to choose a chair that allows the frequent change of
sitting posture throughout
the day.
Schools page — Partners in education
Schoolbits
Sure Start
Hainerberg and Smith Elementary Schools are
now accepting Sure Start applications for school
year 2012-13. Children must be 4 years old by
Sept. 1, 2012, to be eligible.Stop by the schools for
other eligibility requirements and an application.
Still important to register
If you haven’t registered your child for next
school year, be sure to stop by your child’s school
for the registration packet. It’s vital that school
administrators get an accurate enrollment number
in order to ensure the proper staffing. Call your
local school for more information.
Fourth quarter report cards
Fourth quarter report cards will be available
for parent pickup at Smith Elementary School
through June 27. The office will be open from
6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 22 and from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 to July 20.
FAST classes
The Wiesbaden Army Education Center offers
a Functional Academic Skills Training class for
qualified Soldiers from July 9-31. Class times
are 7:45-11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday.
FAST provides Soldiers with on-duty instruction
in reading, math, and language with the goals of
improving job performance, preparing Soldiers
for more advanced schooling, increasing reenlistment options and enhancing trainability. To
be eligible for the training a Soldier must have a
GT score below 110. Call mil 337-5559, email
[email protected] or visit the education
center in Clay Kaserne Building 1023E, Room
120 and speak to a counselor.
Robotics Summer Camp
Wiesbaden High School hosts a Robotics
Summer Day Camp Aug. 13-17 from 8 a.m. to
noon for seventh- to ninth-graders. Email frank.
[email protected] for details and to sign up.
EDIS can help
Do you have questions or concerns about
your child’s development? Educational and
Developmental Intervention Services can help
answer questions and address concerns about
children from birth to 36 months old. EDIS offers
developmental screenings for infants and toddlers,
evaluations to determine eligibility for ongoing
services and services to help infants and toddlers
meet their developmental milestones. Call civ
(0611) 705-6662 or mil 337-6662 for details.
Need a tutor?
U.S. military Families can get around-theclock assistance from a professional tutor through
www.tutor.com/military. The free service is
funded by the Department of Defense Family,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library Program.
(Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Middle School’s
Wildcat Update)
School closure information
Parents should listen to the American Forces
Network radio or check the garrison home page
for the latest school closure and traffic delay
information. Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil
and click on the Road/Weather/School Closure
Information link for the latest news.
Photo by Kathrin Stahl
UMUC and Bowie State master's degree graduates ceremoniously flip their tassels to the left as
they officially receive their degrees May 5 in Heidelberg.
UMUC graduates 1,300 students
By Brooke Brown
University of Maryland University College
On a day full of triumphant smiles, jubilant cheers
and milestones achieved, graduates celebrated their
accomplishments at the 60th annual commencement
ceremony of University of Maryland University College Europe in Heidelberg.
About 250 graduates proudly marched across the
stage to receive their well-deserved degrees May 5
while more than 1,000 Family and friends cheered.
In one of the largest military-affiliated graduation ceremonies overseas, graduates gathered from
throughout Europe and the Middle East at Patrick
Henry Village.
Sharing words of wisdom with the graduates were
NASA administrator, retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen.
and former astronaut Charles Bolden Jr., and U.S.
Ambassador to Germany Philip Murphy.
The ceremony honored more than 1,300 students
stationed throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle
East who earned their associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degrees ― among whom were 154 graduates
deployed in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Kosovo and other
downrange locations.
“All I can say is look out world, here comes the
UMUC class of 2012,” said Bolden. He commended
the graduates for making the courageous and exciting
choice to pursue education while serving. Stressing
the need for graduates to go forward and serve others
as citizens of the world, he told of his own experience
traveling to orbit and looking back on Earth. “There
are no borders,” he said. “It looks like one big, happy
place. You come back and you wonder ― what have
we done wrong and what can we do to make it better?”
Murphy shared his top 10 pieces of advice, including doing the right thing when no one is looking
and maintaining the necessary balance of family and
career. In another piece of advice Murphy suggested,
“Mix your day job with your passions and avocations
and each will benefit. You will be a better person and
you will have a better career.”
After being awarded honorary Doctor of Public
Service
degrees,
b o t h
Bolden
and Murphy said
they were
honored
to join
as members of
the class
of 2012.
T h e
graduating class
included
active
Photo by Kathrin Stahl
d u t y
military UMUC German professor Molly Afstudents fleck received the Stanley J. Drazek
from the Teaching Excellence Award.
Army,
Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as family members and civilians stationed abroad.
The class earned degrees in a variety of disciplines,
including nearly 570 associate’s degrees, more than
640 bachelor’s degrees, and 120 master’s degrees with
UMUC and partner Bowie State University.
The university also honored German professor
Molly Affleck with the Stanley J. Drazek Teaching
Excellence Award. Affleck, who lives in Darmstadt,
has taught German classes for UMUC for 31 years.
She has taught in 13 cities throughout Germany, and
also teaches online classes.
A native of Oregon, Affleck said her high school
German teacher motivated her to learn German.
“Teaching a language is a truly rewarding experience,” Affleck said. “In a short amount of time I can
see remarkable strides not only in their competence
but, even more importantly, in their awareness of the
language and culture.”
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Bulletin board
Movie plots
Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling find romance after Efron returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq
in “The Lucky One.”
At the movies June 21 to July 5
Baumholder, Wagon Wheel
June 22 — Snow White And The Huntsman
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 23 — Snow White And The Huntsman
(PG-13) 4 p.m. The Lucky One (PG-13) 7
p.m.
June 24 — The Three Stooges (PG) 4 p.m.
June 29 — Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most
Wanted (PG) 7 p.m.
June 30 — Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most
Wanted (PG) 4 p.m. Prometheus (R) 7 p.m.
July 7 — The Pirates! Band Of Misfits (PG) 4
p.m.
Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater
June 21 — The Hunger Games (PG-13) 7
p.m.
June 22 — Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.
That’s My Boy (R) 9:30 p.m.
Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m. That’s My
Boy (R) 9:30 p.m.
Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 25 — Rock Of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 26 — The Hunger Games (PG-13) 7
p.m.
June 28 — The Lucky One (PG-13) 7 p.m.
June 29 — Brave (PG) 7 p.m. Seeking A
Friend For The End Of The World (R) 9:30
p.m.
June 30 — Brave (PG) 4 p.m. Seeking A
Friend For The End Of The World (R) 7
p.m. The Five Year Engagement (R) 9:30
p.m.
July 1 — The Pirates! Band Of Misfits (PG) 7
p.m. Brave (PG) 9:30 p.m.
July 2 — Brave (PG) 7 p.m.
July 3 — The Five Year Engagement (R) 7
p.m.
July 4 — The Cabin In The Woods (R) 7 p.m.
July 5 — The Five Year Engagement (R) 7
p.m.
Emma Thompson and Robbie Coltrane lend their voices to the animated characters in “Brave.”
Photo right: Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth battle the evil queen (Charlize Theron) in “Snow
White And The Huntsman.”
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Brave (PG) — Merida is a skilled archer and
impetuous daughter of King Fergus and
Queen Elinor in this animated feature.
Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash
chaos and fury in the kingdom. When she
turns to an eccentric Witch for help, she
is granted an ill-fated wish. She must discover the meaning of true bravery to undo
a beastly curse. Stars the voices of Emma
Thompson and Robbie Coltrane.
Five Year Engagement (R) — Beginning
where most romantic comedies end, this
film looks at what happens when an engaged couple, played by Jason Segel and
Emily Blunt, keeps getting tripped up on
the long walk down the aisle.
Snow White And The Huntsman (PG-13) —
Snow White is the only person in the land
fairer than the evil queen out to destroy her.
But what the wicked ruler never imagined
is that the young woman threatening her
reign has been training in the art of war
with a huntsman dispatched to kill her.
Stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth
and Charlize Theron.
Rock Of Ages (PG-13) — Small town girl
Sherrie and city boy Drew meet on the
Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood
dreams. Their rock’n’roll romance is told
through the heart-pounding hits of Def
Leppard, Joan Jett and others. Stars Tom
Cruise, Julianne Hough and Alec Baldwin.
The Hunger Games (PG-13) — Sixteenyear-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in
her younger sister’s place and is forced
to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as
the mentorship of drunken former victor
Haymitch Abernathy while trying to survive
in the Games. Stars Stanley Tucci and
Jennifer Lawrence.
The Three Stooges (PG) — Left on a nun’s
doorstep, Larry, Curly and Moe grow up
finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and woo-woowooing their way to uncharted levels of
knuckleheaded misadventure.
The Lucky One (PG-13) — U.S. Marine Sgt.
Logan Thibault (Zac Efron) returns from
his third tour of duty in Iraq with the one
thing he credits with keeping him alive — a
photograph he found of a woman he doesn’t
know. Learning her name is Beth (Taylor
Schilling) and where she lives, he shows
up at her door and ends up taking a job
at her family-run local kennel. Despite her
initial mistrust and the complications in her
life, a romance develops between them.
Prometheus (R) — In the distant future, two
superpowers control Earth and fight each
other for all the solar system’s natural
resources. When one side dispatches a
team to a distant planet to terraform it for
human colonization, the team discovers an
indigenous race of bio-mechanoid killers.
Stars Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace and
Michael Fassbender.
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Strong Beginnings programs
Four Wiesbaden’s Child Youth & School Services and Strong
Beginnings programs hosted graduation programs recently for over
50 students.
LEFT: Dr. Susan Gurley, Principal Aukamm Elementary School, speaks
with Strong Beginning graduates (left to right) Gabriel Wittkopf,
Cayden Kopp, Andrew Sansone, Carter Kingsley and Jake Evangelista.
BELOW: Jake Evangelista receives his certificate from, Ms. Patricia
Floyd, Child Development Center Director, Building 7875.
BOTTOM LEFT: Andrew Sansome cuts the graduation cake with
some assistance from Dr. Gurley.
Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost!
Photo by Peter Witmer
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Photo by Wendy Brown
Graduation
LEFT: Wiesbaden High School Class of 2012 graduate at the Wiesbaden Kurhaus.
RIGHT: Presenting of the Colors at the Wiesbaden High School graduation, class of 2012.
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Earth Day cheers
Smith Elementary School Cheerleaders performed Earth Day
cheers for enthusiastic Smith Students and parents during the Earth
Day Event on April 30.
Baumholder "Home of Champions"
Smith Elementary School celebrates Earth Day
Courtesy photo
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President’s Award
Science Club
Smith elementary School Principal, Sue Morin, watches as sixth
grader, Noel Ramirez, receives his “President’s Award for Excellence
in Achievement” pin from his father. Morin read the letter Ramirez
received from President Obama during the end of the year Pride assembly. Ramirez also received a certificate with his pin. The award is
given to those students who demonstrate excellence in education
during their school career.
Smith Elementary School Science Club held an Earth Day event April
30. The science club, pictured here in their lab coats, sang an Earth
Day song and held up huge letters reading, EARTH DAY. The event
was held for all students at Smith. Songs, cheers, poems, and a variety of physical activities planned by coach Donna Marcus highlighted the event.
Hula Hooping
Coach Marcus had a lively group of
students demonstrating their skills
at hula hooping, jump roping, and
other physical activities to help
students have a healthy body. The
Earth Day Event at Smith also focused on the importance of having
a healthy body.
Courtesy photo
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Crossword Puzzle
9. Reach
22. Unending
55. Regional figure?
23. Mares and fillies
56. Piece of mail
24. Polynesian
57. Dire
58. Produces offspring
25. Not written
16. Singer Warwick
59. Evaluated
26. Departed
18. Combined
30. Kimono sashes
31. Kick
1. Hurt badly
32. Gael’s tongue
20. Go round
2. Green Gables girl
33. Tournament ranking
21. Investigated
3. Mother of Castor
35. Caravan stops
and Pollux
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23. Cheap cigar
4. Last word in prayer
39. High degree
27. Genealogical work
5. One of King Lear’s
40. Intros
28. Songwriter Arlen
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daughters
41. Steak style
29. Ring sites
6. Ouzo flavoring
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7. Administrative centers
45. Superior group
35. Food morsel
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46. List of candidates
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11. Source of light
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44. #1 in a list?
night” (Elvis song)
48. Parcels out
14. Homer’s neighbor
54. Liturgical vestment
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20. Jeweler’s unit
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128,000 miles. Full maintainence
hx. Best car I ever had! $3000
016098210089
sundergirl1@
BMW 318i Automatic, in great gmail.com
condition, low mileage, garage Ford Mustang convert 0821300
kept, never smoked in, lots of ex- Miles
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BMW 320i 11/1996. TÜV new. $16800
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ned since 44k km. S+W tires. 6 Ford US Spec Focus S 2012 Encyl, 5-speed M. Excellent cond. gine - 4 Cylinder Transmission New ball joints, tie rods. $3200 Automatic Spec - US SPEC Milea0172 4630474 / paulwguthrie@ya ge 6,000 Color-Grey $16000
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BMW 545i. US Specs, 325hp V8,
Nav, SMG/sport pkg, custom
wheels. Dealer maintained. Over
$60K new. Pix avail on request.
Serious buyer only. $20000
06336-911345
after
1800,
[email protected]
Mercedes E200 Classic, automatic trans., just 99 kmiles, pwr.
doors / sunroof / windows / mirros, keyless entry, radio, cruise
control, airbags, and many more.
$3999 0176-764-58720
Obo. 2004 VW Passat TDI Gray
135K mi Runs Great Avg MPG 34
to 36; Includes sunroof, winter tires, Kenwood Navigation Rcvr.
Good
Condition.
$8500
[email protected]
2001 BMW 740i Passed inspection 06/05Automatic Transmission
German Specs Summer/winter tires/rims Roof-mount cargo carrier
Navigation System 297000 KM
$8500
0637194647222
[email protected]
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S , 2007,
16.5k miles, silver w terracotta leather, almost all options, Nav,
Sport exhaust, sport chrono,
power seats, Bose, etc $69999
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transportation. Must passed regis- Real nice!! 2005 Chevy Tahoe ontration/ inspection. Good tires ly 82000 miles on it, new tires and
neg. Hoping to find a vehicle well brakes. New DVD player and surmaintained. $500 jason.deuster@ round sound. I am the second owner of this vehicle. Clean $16500
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Mercedes Benz A170, perfect 01747576266/
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Great family car, color white,
around 62.000 miles, 2007, one
owner, GPS and the entire technology
package.
Call
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BMW X5,
Model 2006, 3.0d,
217HP,
AWD,
perf.
cond.
153000km, steptronic, leather
seats, GPS, Glass roof, xenon,
etc.. fully equip. no accid. last
BMW insp / svc 2012 $27900 Tel. streets & even smaller parking. Ex0173-9025911, email: henni-non- cellent condition. Your wife will
love you. Don't miss out. $16600
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BMW, 520I, 2002 Must Go! 5SPD/60K Orig miles! Blk met/Very
nice car w/ many options; Xeon
lights/rain sensor/park sensors/6
disc changer/cruise & more!
$8500 0173-7948404 rwalter007@
yahoo.com
Reliable transportation. 1995
BMW 316Ci, 4 Cylinder engine is
great on gas. New brakes and
struts Feb 2012. Summer and
Mercedes C240,
2001.
DE Winter tires on rims included.
specs, dealer mntd, very clean, $2500 [email protected] (0171no-smoke, 150k. Blue w/ black 929-9678)
leather, heated seats, sunroof, Winter tire set of 4 Size 195/
multiCD. Mid-June in Wiesbaden. 55R16 87H Used one season, in
$5295 [email protected] very good condition. $80 01737948404
06971402791 015112987158
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Blue,
5940 miles, Zero Gravity Dark
Smoke Windscreen, frame sliders,
great condition Recently serviced,
great ride $4100 shellsabta3@ya
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Rhein-Main International Seventh-day Adventist Church Heidelberger Str. 16, 64285 Darmstadt Church Service: Each Saturday, at 09:30 A.M
Saab, 9-5 Wagon, 1999 Turbo
Dohc 2.3L, 5-Spd MT, Leather,
AC, Sun Roof, fully loaded, reliable, good gas mileage. 140K miles. US Spec $3900 Obo K-Town
[email protected]
2010 Harley Davidson CVO
Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic.
Blue/Silver, 11K miles, 3-yr warranty, many extras. $29500 0171196-7769 or randyandpetra@hot
mail.com
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Toyota Avalon XL 0696900 Miles
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Madrid Free Delivery to Buyer
$8000 Ellen.Lenny-Pessagno@tra
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PCS Sale 2009 Harley Davidson
FXDL Lowrider. Last year made
and in Excellent Condition w/very
low miles $13,500.00 Photos
upon Request. thornsbury1957@
yahoo.com
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VW Golf 2003 TDI for sale. Its a 5
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of gas since its a diesel. Power
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
everything €5000 017671758182
VW RNS 315 Touch Screen Navigation System (North America)
From 2011 Tiguan. Never used.
$1000,
Robert.D.Robinson.civ@
mail.mil
Well taken care of BMW 320td
compact, 09.2011, 123.000 miles,
150HP, Chip Tuning, 8x alloy rims
for summer, winter tires, new
parts worth 2000€, leather, extras
€4900 06304/7903 rr.theisinger@
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Camel mittens, knitted, with gold
buttons on the side. Handmade.
For him and her, good, if you
don´t like gloves or if you need a
last minute gift. €13 sanjaya@li
ve.de
Canon F1 35mm Camera.+ Zoom
f4/75-200 FD.1.8f 50mm FD/1.8F
Baby Einstein activity play cen- 85mm FT/2.5 F135mm FT/35f
ter. In good condition, lights and 35mm FT. Bellows, filters hoods
sounds work. Cost $65 new. $20 etc. All Canon Quality + Hoya.
€450 0176-96776870
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Beautiful formal gown, perfect
for prom or weddings. Strapless,
off-white with burgandy fabric
and crystals throughout. $250
[email protected]
Classy 1 1/3 carat diamond ring
for that special someone. I bought
it at Kay jewelers (still sales for
$3499). In excellent condition and
rarely worn! $3000 0171-9955834 or [email protected]
Crocheted Headpin, polished,
leaf formed with sweetwaterpearls
in the middle. Not worn. €5
[email protected]
Disney Bike for girl complete with
training wheels. Good condition,
always kept in garage. $30 01737948404
Theta Theta Lambda Chapter
Black & Gold Banquet Ramstein
Officer's Club May 19, 2012 1800
social 1900 event starts $40 Please contact Henry A. Williams,
[email protected]
Iglesia de Dios Baumholder,
Uberm Weiher 2, 55774 Baumholder. Domingos Adoracion: 11am;
Miercoles estudios: 7pm. 067831850980
Infant First Aid class will be held
at the St. Johannis Krankenhaus
in Landstuhl on May 3 from 5:308:30pm. Please e-mail for more information.
american.ge
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Just found out your Pregnant?
Want to develop a relationship
with one doctor for the term of
your pregnancy? Considering having your baby off-base? ameri
can.geburts.team@google
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New Facebook Group: Children
with Diabetes Type I- Ramstein
Germany. Parent run. Meet other
2002 BMW K1200 LT for sale US families, start playgroups and join
support
group.
SPECs, Low miles (6600 miles), a
Garage Kept, New Battery Con- [email protected]
tact Michael Guadagnoli $6800
DSN 337-7236, Commercial 0611
705 7236, Home 06241-5025190,
or
E-mail
bmwk1200forsale@
gmail.com
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Antique Cabinets from the "Biedermeier Time" 160 years old! 1
big one & 1 small one with a mirror. Pictures on Classified World.
€2500 together. Or 1500€ for the
big cabinet & 1200€ for the smaller one w/mirrors. amweyrough@
googlemail.com
PORSCHE MILITARY SALES
Hauptstr. 189 A | 70563 Stuttgart – Vaihingen
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The new Boxster. When you buy one
we suggest you pick it up on a Friday.
PMI Stuttgart English group will
meet 10 May 2012 at DRS. Topic:
Procurement & Acquisition. Admission is free. For info & RSVP
to [email protected]
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Craftsman built DJH 00 gauge locomotives, Fine Scale Swissmotors, P2, 282/462 Princes. BLK5,
Crab. 264T. 462Britania + Kit Built
Rolling Stock. New Points etc
€1600 0176-96776870
Danish master oil painting.
Brandt. Nyborg Castle and boat.
About 1880's approximate. Nearest Offer Taken. Very nice picture
€36000 0176-96776870
Euro 5000 + worth UK oo Gauge
model railway. Digital and sound
with 5 DJH fine scale hand crafted loco's + Brass hand made carriages fine scale! 4yrs old €3200
0176-96776870
Flying-V Guitar, XP; cherry red, 3/
4 size for small/beginning musicians, due for new strings, has a
few scratches, 1-year old/was
$100 new. $50 DeCorteFamily@Ya
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For Sale: Factory Brand New Unlocked Apple iPhone 4G 32GB/
Blackberry Bold, Storm. $349,
email: [email protected]
Full Dvd Mash Collection includes the reunion set of two. 35
discs in all with all the leaflets.
Can not reserve was already let
down Sorry. 1st come €95 017696776870
Full Set of 11 Seasons of Mash
DVD's + the commemorative 20
years later DVD. Good Condition.
Also many VHS NTSC tapes Late
80's & 90's €66 017696776870
Large and small appliances. EverPortable AC unit / dehumidifier ything must go. ponchic8@hot
$150 01717454996
mail.com
Garmin Forerunner 305. Great
Watch. Includes charger and USB
cord. Available for delivery in the
Kaiserslautern
area.
$75
[email protected]
German Handmade! Oculi Cultus
Secreti 2nd Military Intelligence
Battalion Unit Insignia Wood Picture Inlay. Pair 37x25 cm.
[email protected] €100
Graco Baby Stroller set $200.00
Blue set includes; stroller - 1 hand
set up & collapse feature / 3 position seat / carrier & car base in
very good cond. $125 01737948404
Graco bike seat for child up to 3
years old. In like new condition
and is same model in PX for $50.
Mounts on almost any bike. $25
0173-7948404
Noble tablecloth with eyelet embroidery in white, Gr. 130/170, never used! oval. €20 [email protected]
„clever³ - feel, think, act“
„clever³ - feel, think, act“ – the motto for the
special exhibition at the Dynamikum Science
Center Pirmasens until the end of August.
This special exhibition highlights the modules of coordinated movement and skillfullness is the resulting from
all points of view. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to
participate in many additional experimentation stations,
to perceive skills within oneself.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 9 am – 6 pm
Sat, Sun & German holidays 10 am – 6 pm
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FFröhnstraße 8 · 66954 Pirmasens
· Can we trust our senses?
· Are movements predicable?
· Can skills be trained?
· Can juggling improve intelligence?
Hornby Digital 00 collection. 10
loco's,
6
Pullmans/lights.
3bachman /2/47's one with
sound. Track, base boards buildings etc Best offer accepted.
€1700 0176-96776870
Pro-Form Recumbent Cross Trainer exercise bike w/digital display, elec cont, pulse & heart monitor. Adj bench seat to work out
and weights included! $200 01737948404
I have some 1 and 2-day Paris
Disney tickets I can sell for 10e/
20e off. They are good between
may 14th and sep 30th and we
can't go any longer. eurotradert@
googlemail.com / 015114940668
Russian 1878 5 kopek copper
coin. Not mint but exceptional near mint condition. The Knight on
the Horse in center is clearly visible. V. Attractive Coin €110 017696776870
Incense Sticks with lovely lavender, opium or vanilla scent. 20
Sticks in a hexagonal package,
non opened. 3€ each package.
Ask
me
for
combinations.
[email protected]
S. Oliver Watch very good condition. Battery necessary! Light blue
round dial. Width 3 cm metal strip
length 14.50 cm. €15 sweilacher@
t-online.de
Kelty brand carrier features unique 5-point adj child’s harness &
auto deploy kickstand. Our son
loved it as you can see in the pic,
in great cond $100 0173-7948404
Multi family garage sale. We have a lot to sell: clothes, yard tools
formal dressed, toys and more. 12 June 201236 Wiesenstrasse
Hutschenhausen
NIP, unused "Baby Bullet". Make
an entire week's worth of healthy,
nutritional baby food in less than
5 minutes. Retails for $87. 110V
Satellite Dish and mounting
bracket; Works with AFN and
Sky. Available for pick-up only in
Siegelbach. $70 mark.oppel@
gmail.com
Selling a weapons safe. Holds 5
long weapons, has seperate lock
box built in. Like new, works great, selling due to upgrade to larger safe. €100 016099861835
Shadow Box (retirement), pine,
34"x24", brand new, built in corner areas to display 2 flags, blue
felt removable back, never used,
includes
packaging.
$125
[email protected]
Nutrition that works! Read more! Speck Iphone 4 Skin / Cover.
Buy Now! http://myaimstore.com/ Red.
Brand
New.
$20
bleibgesund/
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Original Cafe house lamp from
Stunning ball gown, worn one tiParis 1898 - 6 lights; brazen and
me. Was 250 Euro. German size
copper; electric lines completely
44 (~16ish.) Not as shiny as pic.
new. $2500 [email protected]
Adorned w/crystals. Wear w/or wiPower wheels escalade black thout straps. Incl. scarf. €120
015125207361 $200
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4 month old female cocker spaniel. Comes with bed, toys, food,
kennel, and blankets. Please call
or email if very interested. $400
[email protected]
or
015124129273
Tall Table and four chairs. White
frame and table top, pastel stripe Bergan Pet Carrier, unused, was
seat covers. $125 / E100.Photo $35. Snap-in, removable vinyl coated floor for easy cleaning, snap
online. [email protected]
down
window,
soft
sided.
Texas Instruments TI-89 Titani- 18"Lx11.5"Wx10"H, max. 22lbs
um Calculator inclusive with Hard $20 [email protected]
protective wallet ! Will not reserve
1st come basis. Good for High- Boxer and English bulldog pupschool + exams ! €50 0176- pies are ready to leave their mo96776870
ther. UTD on shots, dewormed,
Used Movado Gold Two/hands chipped. If interested send sms.
Custom Watch. New strap will im- 0171-2845574
prove. Cost $456 when New! First
Come Basis. This is a very thin Large airline approved kennel,
Men's Wrist Watch! + Gold Face. used twice, incl. attachable food/
water bowl, 26"L x 18"W x 18.5"H
€86 0176-96776870
Pick up only, KL/HD/MA/WI, no
Vera Mont dress prom dress shipping $50 smoothsalsakat@ya
prom dress dark green shiny. hoo.com
Dress embroidered with silver
thread, gold, velvet printed, black Looking for a registered Female
ornaments.
Size
38
$35 Cane Corso to join our family.
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Water birth! Congrats on your
pregnancy! Are you considering a
water birth? E-mail us your questions. We are here to help! ameri
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Yellow cocktail dress, great for
prom or a night out! All other reasonable offers will be considered.
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Make sure you check the credentials of the people selling
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or other proof of healthy condition. For further advice,
consult your Veterinarian.
2 cats, 1 year old. Male is very affectionate, female is more teasing
in attentions. Both fixed and current on shots. Indoor cats so far.
3 yo Sib husky. UTD on shots,
passport, chipped, good with kids
& other dogs. Please email directly to my email not through ad. Or
call
for
more
info.
$600
[email protected]
or
06783 901 7353
Obo 3 year old Siberian Husky,
bright blue eyes. A very loveable,
friendly dog. House trained. Has
passport and supplies. $700
06783 901 7353 or harper_0918@
yahoo.com
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Environmental Engineers/Scientists (m/f) URS Deutschland
GmbH is seeking Environmental
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Cabinet Oak-rustic color. Good
condition. Antique Cabinet Oakmedium color. Antique cabinet
oak light color. Antique side table
w/in lett solid cherry wood. Antique side table solid oak w/ brass
plate. 2 Antique night stands solid
oak. 2Antique amrchairs w/ oak
handcarving. 1 Rocking chair velvet
blue.
1Antique
german
rocking chair beige velvet. All
massiv wood. Everything OBO.
Tel.: 0631-4150901
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Computer Desk H: 29 1/2"
(74.93cm) W: 47 1/4" (119.76cm)
D: 23 1/2" (59.69cm) Great starter
desk, disassembled. In fair condition. $20 [email protected]
Single woman / 46 / 1,60 / 55kg /
br. Eyes / long darkbr. Hair looI am a single RN lady, looking for
king for an American (caucasian)
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Curio / Book / Stereo Cabinets;
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shelves, port holes in back for
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New to Europe and moving to
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Dresser with mirror and six drawers, dark wood, great condition
Entertainment center with 2 draAntique solid brass lamp for cor- wers, dark wood, great condition
ner. Price OBO. 0631-4150901
Four piece beige Bassett furniture set. Sofa, loveseat, chair with Table, 4-Chairs and Bench; wooottoman. $800 ajoliveira2003@ya den country style set. $300
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Iron Bar Stools w/Saddle Wicker
Seat; set of 3, heavy duty wrought
iron, few worn areas in wicker seat (see photos), both simple and
sturdy
design.
$75
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Old German shrank, table with
chairs, couch, bedroom furniture
and other items. Everything must
go. [email protected]
Youth Desk / 2-Dresser Set: will
sell dressers seperately for $300,
dressors have 6-drawers each
Italian Tapestry: earth tones, 3 laand mirror back, desk has 3-dradies dancing in orchard, includes
wers
and
stool.
$450
iron rod hanger/clips, sewn in rod
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weight at bottom, black cloth
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5x7
ft.
$450
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raises up to meet standing person
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100 Watt Transformer - 110v to
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$25
laying
down.
$200
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Murphy-style full size bed. Fra- 220v - good condition $60
me, mattress, hardware, 2 halo- [email protected]
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condition
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220vgood
condition
$45
Old German shrank, non smoker,
[email protected]
3 meters long, lots of storage
compartments, must go - $200. 52" Sony Bravia HD LCD 1080p
Selling cheap, 25 min from Ram- Excellent Condition Dual Voltage
stein
mountaineer.randy@ Multi Format $900 01709611782 /
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Wrought Iron Drink Cart; working
wheels, stores 4 rows of glasses
under glass top, 2 storage shelves, push handles double as
towel
holders.
$125
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220v - good condition $20
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Acer Beamer and Screen Board
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AFN PowerVU Receiver w/remote, must be ID cardholder - Mike:
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