Making it personal

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Making it personal

Inside
Valentine’s Day
Taking the holiday
back for everyone
— singles included.
See page 2.
Fasching
Soaring
Eagles
Enjoy this German
tradition, but keep
a few safety tips
in mind for your
health and wellbeing. See page 14.
Troop 107 honors
six to achieve
Scouting’s
highest rank. See
page 17.
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Union
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Vol. XVI, No. 9
Super Bowl
Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Feb. 13, 2014
BOSS, MWR, USO treat
Soldiers to super bashes
By Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Public Affairs
Office
For football fans, no
time difference is too big
to miss the Super Bowl.
The game aired at
12:30 a.m. in Germany,
and U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden catered to
these dedicated diehards
with various festivities.
Better Opportunities
for Single Soldiers and
the USO hosted a chili
kickoff, Madden X-Box
tournament, Texas Hold‘em poker tournament and
game viewing at the Warrior Zone. The Wiesbaden
Entertainment Center
offered food specials,
the game airing on every
screen and bowling lanes
open until kickoff. The
Cappuccino Casino also
broadcast the game.
About 80 people attended the BOSS event
from 6 p.m. into the wee
hours of the morning.
“Madden is being
played, there’s free food —
it’s pretty legit,” said Spc.
John Wetzel, 24th Military
Intelligence Battalion.
BOSS takes pride in
doing what Soldiers want,
said Steve Eclavea, Warrior Zone manager.
More than 100 people
attended the WEC event.
“There comes a time
at the beginning of the
year when you have to
decide where to watch
the Super Bowl,” said
family member Mike
Balzer. “We made the
right choice. Great food,
good people.”
Super Bowl XLVIII
featured the Seattle Seahawks in their first Super
Bowl appearance pitted
against the Denver Broncos. The game was held at
Met Life Stadium in East
Rutherford, N.J.
The Seahawks quickly
dominated the game, scoring a safety in the first
quarter and charging on
to win 43-8.
Photo by Shayna Brouker
Football fans enjoy the Super Bowl festivities in
the Warrior Zone on Feb. 2 — and Feb. 3.
Photo by Chrystal Smith
German-American wounded warrior showdown
Kai Cziesla, a German Bundeswehr Soldier, makes a pass over Warrior Transition Unit Company A players during adaptive wheelchair basketball action at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center
Feb. 6 as a part of the WTB-Europe Commander’s Cup Challenge. The battalion’s companies
will compete and earn points in several adaptive sports through the end of April in hopes of
capturing the cup. See page 13 of this issue for more coverage.
Making it personal
Sexual assault prevention trainer offers proactive approach to prevention
By Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison
Office
“If you could keep one
person safe, who would
it be?” asks the petite
woman of a roomful of
military police men and
women. “Bring that person to your mind’s eye
and constantly reflect on
that person throughout
this training.”
“I can’t change the
whole world, not on my
own” said Jennifer Quain,
a trained sexual assault
victim advocate and prevention educator, during
the rape culture and consent awareness class.“But
if I can convince you to
say, ‘I’m going to stop
using the words slut or
whore to stop rape culture,’ I’ll take it.”
Staff Sgt. Kasey Trapp,
platoon sergeant for the
529th Military Police
Company, asked Quain
to speak with his platoon
for the company’s weekly
Sexual Harassment and
Assault Prevention training after hearing about her
background through word
of mouth.
“When you have 21plus years of learning
one thing, it might take
seeing something else
every week to get it ingrained,” Trapp said. “But
this week we wanted to
try something new, something proactive instead of
reactive.”
Quain was trained
through the Missouri
State Coalition Against
Domestic and Sexual Violence and Phelps County
(Mo.) Family Crisis Services as a victim advocate
for domestic and sexual
violence, a hospital sexual
assault advocate and a
prevention educator. During her job at a women’s
shelter, she spoke at more
than 200 public venues in
See Sexual assault
on page 5
‘My name is Tyce, and I’m a Soldier’ ... see page 16
Commentary
Second thoughts
Reclaiming Valentine’s
Day for everyone
By Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
Public Affairs Office
It’s here again.
Dreaded by singletons (and boyfriends,
fiancees and husbands) — adored by couples
(read: girlfriends, fiancees and wives) — it’s
Valentine’s Day.
“Corporate scheme contrived to make single
people feel like schmucks,” some of you snarl
as your coworker shamelessly flaunts her dozen
roses and heart-shaped chocolates.
But I propose
a new outlook for
all. Bloody history
(Google “Saint Valentine’s Day massacre”)
and questionable validity as a true holiday
aside, it’s still worth
celebrating.
V-Day doesn’t have to be the guilt-inducing,
single-shaming doomsday it’s come to be.
Tomorrow, single or taken, take back Valentine’s Day as a celebration of the best love of
all. As the late great Whitney Houston sang it
best: “Learning to love yourself is the greatest
love of all.”
In other words, learn to at least like yourself
and you’ll likely live happily ever after, with
or without a partner. Define yourself not by
a relationship, but by your own merit and accomplishments.
You can’t truly appreciate anyone — neighbor,
coworker, cousin, friend or spouse — if you don’t
think “you” is pretty great too. Self-confidence
is sexy, makes you rock at life and attracts those
who appreciate your awesomeness.
So this Feb. 14, whether you’re solo or attached, “Kick Start (Your) Heart” and treat
yourself nice. Go out for a steak dinner (and call
the next day), watch your favorite movie, check
out that museum your ex never wanted to visit.
List 10 traits that make you terrific. Plan that
trip of a lifetime. Start your degree. Get a massage. Buy a bag of those Dove chocolates with
the corny quotes inside the wrappers and take
them to heart.
Me? I’m fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting
Italy and spending the weekend in Rome.
With a little TLC today, and every day, fall
“Crazy in Love” with you.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Strategic priorities:
A globally responsive and regionally engaged Army
through the rotation of Conus-based forces, multinational exercises, mil-to-mil engagements, coalition
Commander of U.S. Army Europe
training and many other opportunities. Many of these
events happen at our own Joint Multinational ReadiAs many of you know, I’ve
ness Center, the only combat training center located
been highlighting Gen. Rayoutside of the continental United States. Here are just
mond T. Odierno’s strategic
a few examples, by the numbers, of how U.S. Army
priorities, and the one I want
Europe remains regionally engaged every day:
to discuss this month is one
More than 60,000 U.S. and allied Soldiers train
in which our team excels. Our
Lt. Gen. Donald
at
JMRC
annually.
ability to be globally responsive
M. Campbell
More
than
20,000 allied and partner nation perand remain regionally engaged
Jr., U.S. Army
sonnel
have
participated
in USAREUR-led exercises
on a daily basis is the reason the
Europe comsince
2005.
U.S. Army maintains a forward
mander
Twenty-six of the 49 nations contributing to the
presence here in Europe.
coalition
forces of the International Security AssisFirst, let’s review our globally responsive force. As
tance
Force
are NATO allies from Europe.
we downsize, transition and then sustain a smaller, but
More
than
1,000 personnel from 26 countries
ready and capable Total Army, we can more efficiently
developed
counterinsurgency intelligence,
provide joint and combined forces with
Freedom
6
analysis
and
operational skills with the assisexpeditionary and enduring land power for
tance
of
USAREUR
personnel and facilities.
the range of military operations. This then
sends
In
addition
to
those
engagements, as
allows us to feature unique competencies
such as operational leadership, mobility, command we look toward the future, operations post-ISAF
give this command the opportunity to look at staying
and control, and theater logistics at all echelons.
Maintaining a responsive force posture and effec- regionally engaged in more creative ways, to include
tive network of installations and capabilities here in computer simulation. We are also able to use other
Europe serves to protect U.S. interests and those of NATO members’ facilities through the great relationour allies. That’s why, by 2017, our leaner and more ships and interoperability developed over the years.
agile force will be comprised of about 30,000 Soldiers
I’m proud of the hard work, professionalism and
concentrated in seven communities.
commitment of our team to remain a globally responSecond, as a regionally engaged Army in Europe, sive and regionally engaged force.
we build trust, develop relationships and gain access
Strong Soldiers, Strong Teams.
By Lt. Gen. Donald M.
Campbell Jr.
Ask the commander
Editor’s note: Have something
you’d like to share with the commander? Visit the garrison’s
Facebook page (Garrison Wiesbaden), send an ICE comment
or contact the Commander’s
Hotline (click the Feedback link
on the garrison home page).
Appreciates timed
parking
Col. David
Carstens, U.S.
Eileen M. commented: Army Garrison
Thank you for posting the two- Wiesbaden
hour parking limit signs at the commander
Art and Crafts Center. I have
been there three times lately and have found parking
every time. What a treat. Now if we could only get
lines drawn ...
Response: Thanks for the feedback Eileen. You’ll
Herald Union published by
be happy to know that our Directorate of Emergency
Services staff is also adjusting the timed parking
around the Welcome Center, Postal Service Center
and Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne to
better meet the needs of community members using
those facilities. Let me use this opportunity to once
again ask that people who work on the installation,
please use the parking garage and not abuse the
limited time parking — or risk losing your driving
privileges on Clay for a month after three violations.
Limited parking rumor
Lauren R. asked: Some of the barracks personnel
have been talking about a rumored seven-day parking
restriction in the garage for barracks personnel (is
that true)? We have nowhere to park as it is – what
are we to do?
Response: Lauren, right up front — no truth to
See Ask the commander on page 4
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News and features
News flash
New CAC ID process
Starting March 1 a new CAC ID Process
will be implemented for Appropriated Fund
civilian employees. Army employees and family members will no longer be required to visit
their Civilian Personnel Advisory Center before
renewing their CAC cards. They will bypass
CPAC and go directly to their ID card section.
This only applies for Army ID card facilities. If
you choose to obtain a CAC from a non-ARMY
ID card office you will be required to obtain a
DD Form 1172-2 (application for identification
card/DEERS enrollment). For more information
visit https://cpolrhp.cpol.army.mil/eur/automation/CAC_ID_Process.pdf.
Virtual Career Fair
The Army Career and Alumni Program holds a
Virtual Career Fair Feb. 25 from 4-6 p.m. Soldiers
in Europe transitioning to the civilian workforce
in the States will have the chance to interact live
with recruiters from dozens of the United States’
leading employers and government agencies.
The Wiesbaden ACAP computer lab will be open
during this time for ACAP clients and their family members who need access to a computer and
the Internet. Call civ (0611) 705-5709 for more
information.
Commissary open Feb. 17
The Wiesbaden Commissary will be open on
the Presidents Day holiday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Outstanding housing team
Congratulations to the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden’s Housing Division, led by Donald
Meyers, the Professional Housing Management
Association’s U.S. Army Outstanding Installation Team — Traditional Location. Winners will
be featured in the PHMA’s March/April issue of
Defense Communities magazine.
Winter Olympics advisory
The Department of State advised citizens planning to attend the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi,
Russia, to remain attentive regarding their personal
security at all times. To read the full DoS alert visit
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/
alertswarnings/russia-travel-alert.html.
CFC coin design contest
Department of Defense employees and their
family members (ID card required) are invited to
help create a 2014 Combined Federal CampaignOverseas coin design. Designs should capture the
spirit of DoD contributors and depict the theme
“Give Because You Care.” The year “2014” and
the name “Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas”
must appear in the design. Submission deadline is
March 15. Visit http://cfcoverseas.org.
Casualty Assistance/Notification Class
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Military
Personnel Division will host Casualty Assistance
and Casualty Notification Classes April 28-30 and
June 4-6 in Room 007 of Building 1023W on Clay
Kaserne. Call Master Sgt. White at mil 337-7326
or civ (0162) 975514 for more information.
Life coach Kate Wagner gives a class on natural healing and weight management during the Hessen Area AWAG Conference.
Supporting volunteers
AWAG Conference provides wealth of skills seminars
Story and photo by Shayna Brouker
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Hessen Area “Americans Working Around
the Globe,” or AWAG volunteers, gathered at the
Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Jan. 28 for their
annual conference focused on developing the “total
volunteer.”
The theme of this year’s conference was “Mapping
to a Successful You — through Strength, Leadership, Mentoring and Job Skills.” Approximately 50
volunteers in the Wiesbaden community heard from
speakers on a wide range of topics from “Navigating
your Volunteer Life” to “Staying Healthy, Slim and
Sassy in 2014.”
Pamela Shackleford, web technology chair on
the AWAG board of governors, science teacher and
self-described “way-too-busy techie” taught a seminar
called “Apps for Life.” She reviewed apps that ease
everyday life, such as iPassword, a tool that securely
stores passwords offline, and Skitch, which facilitates
sharing edited documents and photos.
“We’re a blessed community to have such a wealth
of trained and accomplished individuals,” said Dianne Longo, Hessen area AWAG representative and
Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club volunteer who
organized this year’s conference. “Their willingness
to donate their time is unbelievable.”
AWAG is a nonprofit, private organization. A
volunteer board of governors administers AWAG,
which represents all branches of the armed forces
and civilians serving within the European com-
munity.
The mission of AWAG is to train, strengthen and
connect volunteers, their organizations and their
communities.
“It’s invigorating,” said Karen Russ, AWAG
president. “The speakers are dynamic and relevant.
The delegates leave refreshed and ready to take on
greater leadership roles.”
Jennifer Cain, Family Readiness Group leader for
5th Signal Command’s Headquarters and Headquarters
Company and a former Soldier with 15 year’s service,
attended to gain insight into her new role and develop
herself as a leader.
“I liked all the seminars,” she said. “‘Navigating
your Volunteer Life’ showed me which traits fit best,
and the resume and job session gave lots of great
information.”
AWAG started in 1946 when Margaret Biddell,
wife of the commanding general of the U.S. Army
of Occupation, formed a board of eight women to
organize the delivery of relief aid sent by stateside
clubs and church groups to post-war Germany.
“Although times and fashions have changed, the
delegate from over 50 years ago would find a kindred
spirit in today’s conference participant,” said Longo.
Volunteers in the community are invited to participate in AWAG conferences. The 58th Annual Training
and Leadership Seminar will be held May 4-8 at the
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany.
For more information, visit www.awagonline.org/
default.html.
Threat awareness training to be held starting in March
Service members and Department of the Army civilians are required to attend annual Threat Awareness
and Reporting Program training. The training takes
about one and a half hours and addresses subject areas
including espionage, terrorism, subversion, sabotage
and insider threat indicators.
Training will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. and 2-3:30
p.m. at the Taunus Theater in the Hainerberg Shopping
Center on March 13, June 19, Sept. 18 and Dec. 11.
For more information call mil 337-5540.
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News and features
From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison
Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
Jan. 24
Traffic accident: A noncommissioned officer is
being charged with a traffic accident — speeding
and damage to host nation property.
Jan. 27
Civilian misconduct: A family member is being
charged with false accusation, slander, bodily
injury (attempted), dangerous bodily injury (attempted) and civilian misconduct.
Jan. 28
Driving suspension: A Soldier and an NCO had
their on-post driving privileges suspended for 30
days due to excess parking tickets.
Assault: A Soldier became a victim when an unknown person assaulted him/her at an off-post
establishment.
Larceny: A civilian employee became a victim
when an unknown person broke the window of
his/her vehicle and stole several items.
Drugs: A Soldier is being charged with controlled
substance violations — use of marijuana.
substance violations — wrongful possession
of spice.
substance violations — wrongful possession
of spice.
Jan. 29
Larceny: A family member became a victim when
an unknown person grabbed his/her cell phone
from his/her hands while walking in a parking
lot in Wiesbaden.
Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with
inattentive driving and damage to government
property.
Larceny: A civilian employee is being charged
with larceny of private property and civilian
misconduct.
Jan. 30
Civilian misconduct: A civilian employee is being
charged with driving with a revoked operator’s
license and civilian misconduct.
Driving suspension: An officer had his/her on-post
driving privileges suspended for 30 days due to
excess parking tickets.
Jan. 31
Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being
charged with a traffic accident — failure to judge
proper distance.
Feb. 1
Drunk driving: An Airman is being charged with
drunken driving.
Drunk driving: A Soldier is being charged with
drunken driving and fleeing the scene of a traffic accident.
Feb. 3
Civilian misconduct: A family member is being
charged with tax evasion, abuse of privileges,
unauthorized possession of a U.S. Army Europeplated vehicle, unauthorized possession of taxfree fuel and civilian misconduct.
Traffic accident: A family member is being charged
with inattentive driving and damage to government property.
Feb. 5
Drugs: A Soldier is being charged with wrongful
possession of a controlled substance — spice.
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Photo by Karl Weisel
Tax Center opens for business
Col. Mark Sydenham (from left), deputy judge advocate; Capt. Stephen Hermann, officer-in-charge
of the Wiesbaden Tax Center; and Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander,
cut the ribbon to officially open the facility. The Tax Center is located upstairs in the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. It's open for appointments Monday through Wednesday and Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. Call civ (0611) 705-4755.
Ask the commander . . . . . . . . . . .
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that rumor. While the garage is not a storage facility
and is not meant for long-term storage of vehicles
and other items — barracks residents, like everyone
else who lives and works on Clay Kaserne, are highly
encouraged to use the 1,100-space garage on a daily
basis to free up spaces around the installation for
short-term parking.
Praise for IACS
Ursula G. commented: One of my employees
noticed this morning that his installation pass expired that day. IACS personnel were able to assist
him on short notice, and he now is in possession of
valid documentation again. This expedited service
is truly remarkable, and I want to thank Mr. (William) Trabucco and his IACS staff for this excellent
customer service.
Response: Ursula, glad to hear the employee was
taken care of quickly and efficiently. Thank you also
to the IACS staff for helping make “Wiesbaden: Your
home in Germany.”
Volunteering in SHARP effort
Dan S. asked: Is there any way that adult family
members can get involved in the garrison SHARP
(Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention) program in a victim advocate function? And
thank you to the medical team for their after-duty-hour
support with the SHARP program.
Response: Thanks for offering your services in the
effort to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in
our community. I would advise you to contact Army
Community Service, and in particular members of
the Family Advocacy Program, to see in what capacity your volunteer support can play a role. You can
reach ACS at civ (0611) 4080-254. Thanks again
for your community involvement.
AFN reception in the barracks
Susan N. asked: Why do I need to pay for a
set-up box from TKS cable to get free AFN on my
TV in my barracks room? Housing on Clay Kaserne
receives their AFN free. They do not have to pay for
a set-up box; why should single Soldiers living in the
barracks have to pay.
Response: Thanks for pointing this out, Susan.
All barracks residents should be able to connect to
the outlet in their rooms to receive the basic AFN
television at no cost. What appears to have happened
is that when wireless Internet and TKS packaging
was installed, that connection was cut or lost in the
process. The garrison S-6, Directorate of Public
Works, Housing and Transformation Stationing
Management Office are working with TKS to get it
restored. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks
again for bringing it to the respective agencies’ attention for action.
Unattended children
Andy A. observed: From what I understand, small
children are not to be left alone in the gym; however,
this is happening on a daily basis. I’ve personally
witnessed children running around unattended several
times, and I believe it’s dangerous. In fact, I almost
ran into a toddler because he was left alone near the
sitting area while his parents worked out. I’ve also
witnessed parents unaware of their children screaming for them, because they were too focused on their
workout.
Response: Andy, garrison guidelines explicitly
state that no child under the age of 16 is to be left
unattended at the fitness center. It is a potentially
hazardous situation — not only for the child, but
also for the patrons of the fitness center. Thanks for
helping remind parents that they help keep everyone
safer when their children are properly attended.
News and features
Know what to do in the case of a car accident
asp and click on the Accident
Form 190-1 link under Links
and Forms.)
OPM and USAREUR RegGetting into an accident on istry of Motor Vehicles officials
the road anywhere is a stressful stressed that the most important
event. Having an accident in thing to know is that a driver
Germany and not knowing what should never leave the scene
drivers are expected to do under of an accident.
German law can add greatly to
“Drivers who are involved
that stress, and possibly lead to
in an accident must stay at the
criminal charges.
scene for a reasonable period
That’s why U.S. Army
and wait for the police,” said
Europe Office of the Provost
Tom Lorenzini, registrar at the
Marshal officials offer some
USAREUR RMV. Leaving the
help that fits easily in a glove
compartment. That help is Army scene of an accident without
in Europe Form 190-1Y (What waiting a reasonable time for
to do if you have an accident). the police, without announcThe one-page form offers step- ing your involvement in the
by-step instructions describing accident, without providing
what drivers should do if they your personal identification
are involved in car accidents in and that of your vehicle may
Germany. The form also offers a be considered fleeing the scene
place for drivers to note contact of an accident. This is a serious
information they’ll need in an criminal offense under German
accident, such as insurance and military law and could
company and local police tele- also lead to loss of insurance
phone numbers. OPM officials coverage.
He advised drivers to follow
recommend that USAREURlicensed drivers fill out the form these steps after an accident:
and keep a copy in each of their
Turn on the vehicle’s emervehicles. (To download a copy gency flashers and set up a warnof the form visit the U.S. Army ing triangle. Place the triangle
Garrison Wiesbaden Safety 200 meters behind the vehicle
page at www.wiesbaden.army. on Autobahns and 100 meters
mil/sites/installation/safety. behind on other roads.
avoid blocking traffic
if no one is hurt and
damage is slight. Take
photos of the scene
or mark the positions
of the vehicles on the
ground with chalk
for police before you
move the cars.
Exchange inforProvide first aid to the
mation such as name,
injured, but do not move any address, license number, inseriously injured persons. Have surance company and policy
someone call for medical help. number with involved parties.
Call the Military Police or Note the time and place of the
security forces for on-post ac- accident and names and adcidents and both the German po- dresses of any witnesses.
lice and MPs or security forces
Drivers should not sign any
for off-post accidents. German document unless they know expolice may take a long time to actly what it says. Avoid people
respond if no one is injured and who appear at accidents and try
damage is minor.
to get drivers to sign powers
Drivers who damage prop- of attorney, loan applications
erty in a single-car accident or car rental agreements in the
must stay at the scene for a confusion.
reasonable time and try to
It is a good idea to take
contact the property owner. If photographs of the scene. If a
the owner cannot be found, camera is not available sketch
the driver should leave a note the scene, showing the positions
with name, address, telephone of the vehicles, traffic signals
number and insurance company and other key items.
information. Report the acciGerman police may assess a
dent immediately to local MPs fine — called Verwarnungsgeld
or security forces. Call German
police if there appears to be
more than €1,500 in damage.
Move the cars involved to
Continued from page 1 to walk my dog, I think about
a given year about prevention what kind of shoes I’m wearof intimate partner and sexual ing and can I run fast enough
in them. I think about the first
violence.
This marks her first time number in my phone to call in
speaking with Soldiers. She case I’m attacked,” she said.
requested they wear civilian “Society teaches us, ‘don’t get
clothes, not uniforms to encour- raped’ rather than ‘don’t rape.’”
The first
age an open dis“Society teaches segment of her
cussion.
training focuses
us, ‘don’t get
Besides,
rape is not an raped’ rather than on rape culture
and how the meArmy issue, she
‘don’t rape.’”
dia and social
said; it’s a hunorms perpetuate violent lanman issue.
The goal is culture change, guage, thoughts and actions. The
and it starts with individuals. afternoon covers consent and
Quain invites her class to take what constitutes a “yes,” along
an honest look at the nitty-gritty, with how to actually talk about
ugly roots of rape culture — for consent with a partner.
“Were you taught about
example, misogynistic song
lyrics — and how individuals consent in your sex ed class?”
relate to them. Rape culture is she asks. “Why is it so awkward
defined as an environment in to talk about consent? We have
which sexual violence is con- no examples of it in movies,
music, etc.” going on to show a
sidered the norm.
“Whenever I leave my house clip from “The Little Mermaid”
illustrating an example of lack
of consent.
“There is one way to ask her
/ It don’t take a word / Not a
single word,” croons Sebastian
in Prince Eric’s ear. “Go on and
kiss de girl.”
A questionnaire revealed
almost all of the attendees said
they found the training useful
and recommended it for their
service members.
Spc. Timothy Dawson said
it inspired him to use “stronger
force” to discourage his peers
from objectifying women or
using degrading language.
“I took a step back and saw
how much we subconsciously
take everything in,” he remarked. “Media is brainwashing us. I see that a lot with my
battle buddies.”
Quain will teach another
class in April during Sexual
Assault Awareness Month., per
the request of another platoon.
By Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Office of the
Provost Marshal Public Affairs
Office
— immediately at the accident
scene. Drivers may refuse to
pay, but risk a more serious fine
— Bussgeldbescheid — later.
A Verwarnungsgeld does not
influence the settlement of an
insurance claim. Paying a Bussgeldbescheid could be used as
evidence that you were at fault.
Drivers must give the German police personal information to establish their identity
and must sign a related form,
but drivers involved in accidents
and people related to them are
not required to make statements.
Lorenzini recommended
drivers complete accident reports promptly. He said they
should send in forms from their
insurance companies within one
week of an accident.
He also noted that the U.S.
forces certificate of license has a
block that indicates if the bearer
is an organ donor or not. If someone is killed in an accident and
has “yes” indicated in the organ
donor block, Lorenzini said,
someone should call the telephone number below the block
to alert officials at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center.
Sexual assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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News and features
Training helps keep FRGs relevant
By Shayna Brouker
So, you’ve volunteered to be the Family Readiness Group leader for your spouse’s unit. What now?
First, erase all stereotypes from your mind. FRGs
are not coffee clubs, a fundraising organization or
active only during deployments. They are the link
between the command and family members, morale
support for fellow spouses and a force multiplier. And
they’re more relevant than ever at an overseas location,
despite a slower or nonexistent deployment cycle.
“Even though we are decreasing the number of
deployments, we will see the aftermath of a high
op-tempo, multiple-times-deployed force for a long
time,” remarked Annikka Trabucco, outreach coordinator and Army Family Action Program manager
for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Army Community
Service. “Effects from prior deployments will continue
to develop and affect the Soldiers and their families
for the foreseeable future.”
Trabucco has been conducting FRG training for
two years. FRGs support the whole unit — Soldiers,
family members and the civilians who work for the
unit — a need that never goes away, she said.
Particularly in overseas locations, FRGs serve
as a ready-made community for newcomers. Many
spouses are young, recently married. They are overwhelmed not only by the prospect of taking care of
their Soldiers and learning a new identity as a military
spouse, but getting acclimated to a new culture, said
Julie Wahlers, FRG co-leader for the 529th Military
Police Company and victim advocate coordinator for
the Family Advocacy Program at ACS.
She and her husband received orders to Germany
the same day they got married. Soon after arriving
she became the FRG co-leader and found an extended
family. Members help newcomers learn the train and
bus systems and venture off-post as a group so navigating German culture and customs is less intimidating.
“I absolutely think FRGs are still relevant,” she
said. “It’s critical that we build a support system,”
Photo by Shayna Brouker
Capt. Mike Gilmore from the Staff Judge Advocate Office gives a class on Family Readiness Group
funds and fundraising during training at Army Community Service Jan. 29.
recounting numerous times she’s driven FRG members to the hospital when the service member was
away at training.
FRG leaders receive specialized training for positions such as leader, treasurer and key caller. Leaders
discover the importance of building a solid relationship
with the unit commander. The 529th commander is
very involved and makes it obvious that the FRG is
a priority, said Wahlers.
Treasurers learn the difference between appropriated funds and informal funds and how to properly
fundraise. Key callers learn confidentiality guidelines,
good communication skills and how to handle difficult people.
Jennifer Quain, an active member of the 529th
MP Company FRG, came to training to understand
her official function better to help the FRG grow
and improve.
“FRGs can get kind of messy and leave a bad taste,”
she said. “Going to training can help demystify some
of that and bring the focus back to what the purpose
is — not to raise money, but to support families.”
For military spouses, it’s a chance to give back
to their own.
“This is the thing — it’s not just a job for him.
This is a lifestyle,” said Wahlers. “When I was dating
him, I didn’t realize that. Now that we’re overseas,
if his phone rings, it trumps everything I have on the
table. But these women understand that your life isn’t
over even though you’ve married into the military.”
Matt Galonka, Mobilization/Deployment program
manager, will conduct more training in the future.
Contact ACS at mil 335-5234/5254 or civ (0611)
4080-234/254 for more information.
IMCOM-Europe welcomes new senior enlisted adviser
Story and photo by Troy Darr
Installation Management Command-Europe
Installation Management Command-Europe
welcomed a new senior enlisted leader during an
assumption of responsibility ceremony Jan. 31 at
Sembach Kaserne.
Command Sgt. Maj. Romeo Montez III assumed
responsibility as the sixth command sergeant major
of Installation Management Command-Europe since
its founding on Oct. 7, 2002.
Montez replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hartless, selected to serve as the senior enlisted adviser
to Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, IMCOM commander,
in San Antonio, Texas. Montez previously served as
command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Garrison
Benelux in Chievres, Belgium.
During the ceremony Montez said he was deeply
humbled by the opportunity to serve the Army’s Soldiers, NCOs, officers, civilians and family members.
“Your service matters. It protects and promotes
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Kathleen Marin, IMCOM-Europe director, passes the colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Romeo
Montez III during the ceremony Jan. 31.
the democratic values we hold dear,” he said. “Your
service to our nation and our allies keeps a promise to
American citizens and our transatlantic partners that
our values are worth defending — together.
“As the Army’s home in Europe, Installation
Management Command is entrusted by the American people to provide caring support and stability to
Soldiers and their families,” said Kathleen Marin,
IMCOM-Europe director. “We make a difference in
the lives of service members and their families as
they serve to make a difference for the security of
our nation and that of our allies.
“In carrying out the IMCOM-Europe mission,
only the best leadership will do, from our uniformed
officers and NCOs, to our civil servants,” she said.
“Command Sgt. Maj. Montez has an impeccable
record of selfless service around the globe that spans
nearly 30 years,” said Marin. “Indeed, he has mastered
the art of Soldiering and installation management as
few others have.
“As a quartermaster expert, he’s spent the majority
of his career sustaining our Army around the globe.
From Korea to Kentucky and Germany to Iraq, Command Sgt. Maj. Montez brings with him a global
perspective to our critical mission,” she said.
USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden
Playhouse drama to be judged in theater contest
‘Agnes of God’
production
offers local
theater
goers ‘deep,
meaningful’
theater
By Chrystal Smith
The play opens inside the
mind of Dr. Martha Livingstone.
Shortly thereafter, the talk of
a mysterious infant birth and
death in a convent lures spectators in even more.
It’s not 1985, but 2014, and
it’s the stage production of the
drama “Agnes of God.” The
original play that was adapted
to film — made famous by
actresses Jane Fonda, Anne
Bancroft and Meg Tilly and
received Academy Award nomi-
“The cast is extremely
dynamic,” said Kim Carr,
producer and playhouse
director, who said the
production will be the
theater’s drama entry for
this year’s Tournament
of Plays and it offers
theater goers that “deep,
meaningful theater” one
may be seeking.
The scene was set as
the cast rehearsed heartily
in preparation for opening
night. The director noted
details of everything from
Photo by Chrystal Smith
emotive expression to
Dr. Martha Livingstone listens as Mother Superior Miriam flash- prop placement as the
es back to reveal details of Agnes during rehearsal Feb. 4 at the actors ran through lines.
Amelia Earhart Playhouse.
“Even the glasses
nations — is again a play and psychiatrist after being accused
should convey her aupresented by the Amelia Earhart of killing a child she believes thority,” said Buckley about
Playhouse players.
she immaculately conceived.
the details of Mother Miriam
Brian Buckley directs local
thespians Bobbie LordingPfanner, Havi Lepage and
Charlotte Rafalski in his interpretation of the drama — about
a naive nun whose sanity is
being assessed by an agnostic
Ruth’s costume design.
Even the costume designer
was making notes, as she knew
how much the costumes sell the
authenticity of the production to
critics and aficionados.
“I don’t want them to look
like fakes. My intention is for
them to be very near the original,” said Astrid Gebhart, whose
previous designs received Topper nominations.
The show opens Feb. 20 and
plays for three weeks (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
through March 8.
Tickets are currently on sale
and can be purchased online at
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil
or reserved by phone. Contact
the Amelia Earhart Playhouse
at mil 336-2473 or civ (0611)
816 2473 for more information.
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Aviators revisit WWII history during castle retreat
By Shayna Brouker
From medieval princes to Nazi youth
to SS elite, and finally, Army aviators,
Wewelsburg Castle has hosted a diverse
cast of residents since its construction
in 1603.
Helicopter crew members from the
U.S. Army Europe Command Aviation
Detachment, along with Capt. Andrew
Shriver, chaplain for the 1st Battalion,
214th Aviation Regiment, visited this
historic, triangle-shaped Renaissance
castle three hours north of Wiesbaden
hosted by the British Army chaplaincy.
The topic: moral leadership.
The Lübbecke Hitler Youth camp,
Wewelsburg castle and nearby Niederhagen concentration camp were once
an ideological haven for SS elite who
dreamed it would be the “Center of the
World,” or at least Germania, the future
German empire.
Today, British Army Chaplains
run Church House, a sanctuary for
spiritual retreat and courses on stress
management, relationship enrichment
and moral leadership. After Germany
surrendered, British forces took over
the former Hitler Youth camp building,
with a ship-like interior that symbolized
Nazi youth journeying into the new order.
Photo courtesy of the Wewelsburg website
An aerial view of Wewelsburg castle and Buren-Wewelsburg.
ruins, like the cookhouse, gatehouse and
crematorium, remain.
Local youth discovered the remains in
the early 1990s and petitioned the town
council to build a memorial.
Photo courtesy of Chaplain (Capt.) Andrew Shriver
“The retreat blended strategic
Visitors examine a layout of the former Niederhagen concentration camp partnerships, making friends with the
during a retreat to Church House, located in Wewelsburg castle.
British and also understanding World
It’s the perfect backdrop for discussing experience was phenomenal. Going War II history and moral leadership,”
how brainwashing can breed ghastly through the home of the SS and seeing Shriver said. “All three were hit. I
outcomes.
how the cult was obsessed with their found that to be really impactful. I was
“One of the most valuable learning own self-righteousness was really an grateful that British padres had invited
points came from understanding the eye opening experience.”
me to bring a group to Church House
gradual process through which immoralParticularly interesting was the fact in Germany during several visits to the
ity occurs in leadership and the steps that that Neiderhagen concentration camp Armed Forces Chaplain Centre in the
lead into an environment where horrific was located on the outskirts of the town of United Kingdom.”
acts like those of the Nazi party are Buren-Wewelsburg, unlike Auschwitz,
Wewelsburg Castle and the nearby
condoned and accepted by the general which was isolated from society in Niederhagen Concentration Camp Mepopulace,” said Chief Warrant Officer the countryside. Prisoners interacted morial are both open to visitors and the
3 Orin Englishbee, one of the aviation daily with townspeople. Almost 4,000 castle offers guided tours. Visit www.
safety officers for the detachment. “Our prisoners were interned there, and some wewelsburg.de for more information.
Beating bullying one compliment at a time
American Soldiers admire a Manet painting after recovering it from its hiding place in a mine.
The real ‘Monuments Men’
A current film showing at
the Taunus Theater (see page
15), traces the true story of
World War II’s Robert’s Commission, composed of U.S.
military members — former art
historians and curators — who
fought a race against time to
save the art treasures of Europe
from destruction by the Nazis.
German army units were
under orders to destroy art
stolen from museums across
Europe before it could fall
into Allied hands. The “Monuments Men” were given the
task to save these master-
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pieces from destruction.
Wiesbaden played a critical role as one of two primary
collection points for the treasures (in what is today the
Museum Wiesbaden) — the
other being in Munich.
In December 1945 the
first art show was presented
exclusively for American Soldiers, including Rembrandt’s
“Night Watch.” For a short
time in history Wiesbaden and
U.S. forces in Wiesbaden held
the largest art collection in the
world. (Courtesy of historian
John Provan)
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Smiles and compliments
are the norm in the hallways
of Wiesbaden Middle School,
thanks to the efforts of teacher
Juliana Moore and her students.
After learning about an
effort by Purdue University
students Cameron Brown and
Brett Westcott — the “Compliment Guys” (featured on
YouTube) — who spend a
couple hours a week on campus passing out compliments,
Photo by Michael Coleman
Moore decided to encourage
Wiesbaden
Middle
School
teacher
Julianna
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es
as
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hallways
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school.
She explained that as part of
her teaching method, she has untarily sign up to give com- appropriate ways to make others
started classes for the past 15 pliments in the hall between like them. During class she has
years (during the first few days classes.
her students share how they feel
of class) with a compliment
“Many students eagerly when they give others complicircle. “This simple activity volunteer,” she said. “ Initially, ments and how they feel when
transformed my relationship students gave strange looks to someone gives them a nice
with my students, and the stu- the ‘compliment peeps,’ but as compliment.
dents really enjoyed giving and more students become familiar
Students seem to feel imreceiving compliments.
with what is going on, the com- portant when they are the
“They would often come pliments usually bring smiles.” compliment peeps, Moore said,
into class asking, ‘Can we do
Moore said she believes and it gives students, who may
circle today?’ Moore said.
the way to prevent bullying not ordinarily get recognition,
Starting in November, is to concentrate on positive permission to speak to everyone
Moore asked students to vol- behaviors and to teach students in the hall.
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Wiesbaden Jewish community welcomes U.S. members
Story and photo by Anemone Rueger
Members of the Wiesbaden Jewish community
and the U.S. military community mingled for a meetand-greet brunch Feb. 2 at the city’s synagogue in
Friedrich Strasse. Jewish leaders had reached out
to the garrison to welcome interested Americans to
the synagogue’s many spiritual, cultural and educational events, whereas garrison leaders welcomed
the opportunity to offer another place of worship
and socializing to interested community members.
“We want to warmly thank you for this wonderful opportunity you are offering to us,” said Col.
David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden
commander. “Since we don’t have a rabbi, it’s great
that we can rely on your spiritual leadership and
friendship.”
Making reference to the recent scripture reading
on “giving from the heart,” Rabbi Avremi Nussbaum
said, “U.S. Soldiers volunteer to take much risk to
make the world a better place. We, your hosts, vol-
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Harold Cline and Maj. Joshua Kessler talk to members of the Wiesbaden
Jewish congregation Feb. 2.
unteer today to have you here. What do we both get
for what we give? We do hope you enjoy your time
here. As far as we are concerned, looking around here
seeing you all with the children, what you bring to
our community is life. And we need that life.”
The relationship goes back to the years immediately after the end of World War II, when the U.S.
military chaplaincy rebuilt the Jewish community
after the horrors and decimation of the war. Today, the
Jewish congregation has more than 800 members from
many different countries, including a large majority
with Russian as their mother tongue.
The Wiesbaden Jewish congregation offers weekly
services, Sabbath get-togethers, celebration of all the
big Jewish festivals, themed brunches, numerous
learning opportunities, dance, cooking and Hebrew
lessons, local Jewish Wiesbaden history tours and
more. It is located on Friedrich Strasse 31/33, 65185
Wiesbaden. (Note the synagogue is located in the
backyard.)
More information is available on the garrison
website, www.wiesbaden.army.mil under Religious
Services.
For those interested in getting occasional updates
on further events, contact Maj. Josh Kessler at Joshua.
[email protected] or call civ (0611) 705-4711.
Community notes ... Community notes
Thrift Shop bash
The Wiesbaden Community
Spouses Club’s Thrift Shop celebrates its one-year anniversary
in its new location at MainzKastel Storage Station with a
customer appreciation event
Feb. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It’ll feature cookies and cake for
shoppers, manager’s specials
and more. Gail Olney from
Gail’s Quilts will be there with
her Quilts of Valor benefitting
wounded warriors. Recent improvements at the store include
a dressing room and electronics
testing station. Clothes not sold
at the facility are shared with
the German Red Cross. New
volunteers are always welcome at the Thrift Shop — get
first choice of
newly donated
items, reduced
consignment
fees and reimbursement of
up to 20 hours in child care
fees if you volunteer 12 hours
or more a month.
Community Open
House March 4
Welfare grants
Is your private organization
in the Wiesbaden community
in need of funds for a worthy
cause? Consider applying for a
Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club welfare grant. Visit
www.wiesbadenspousesclub.
com or email wcsc_welfare@
yahoo.com for details.
BOSS potato dinner
USO and the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
host a free, home-style BOSS
potato dinner at the Warrior
Zone March 11 from 6-9 p.m.
Call civ (0611) 705-5042.
PWOC spring semester
The Protestant Women
of the Chapel will hold their
spring semester of Bible studies
Tuesdays from 9-11:45 a.m.
at the Hainerberg Chapel
and Tuesdays from 6-8:30
p.m. at the Clay Kaserne
Chapel. Child care will be
provided. Email [email protected] for more
information.
‘American Girl’ social
An “American Girl” social
for girls ages 6 and above is
The Wiesbaden Fitness held every third Saturday of the
Center will be the site of a month (next one is Feb. 22) at 10
community-wide open house a.m. at the Wiesbaden Library on
March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clay Kaserne. Girls should bring
Pick up giveaways, information their American Girl dolls to the
and learn about the many oppor- social. Activities will include
tunities for service and support. the reading of an American Girl
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book, artwork, discussion of
etiquette, tea and cookies. Make
reservations (as space is limited)
by calling the library at civ (0611)
705-1740 or Joyce Schloesser at
civ (06128) 489 202.
operation. The shop is now open
Monday to Wednesday from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and
Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. It’s closed on Sundays.
BOSS happenings
Disaster training
Baby Fair
Financial classes
Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
offers a Black Forest Ski Trip
Feb. 15 and Movie Nights on
Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m. Stop
by the Warrior Zone on Clay
Kaserne for details.
Car seat safety checks by
certified technicians and a host
of other offerings for expecting
parents and those with infants
up to 6 months of age will be
featured at the New Parent Support Program’s Baby Fair march
28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
at the Wiesbaden Entertainment
Center. Call civ (0611) 4080234 for more information.
Community
Information Briefing
The next Community Information Briefing will be held
Feb. 25 starting at 9:30 a.m. at
the Community Activity Center
on Clay Kaserne. Follow it live
on the garrison’s Facebook page
— “Garrison Wiesbaden.”
Beauty Shop hours
The Hainerberg Beauty
Shop has increased its hours of
The Wiesbaden American
Red Cross holds disaster volunteer training March 12-14 from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes will
be held at the Red Cross in Building 1206 on Clay Kaserne. Call
civ (0611) 705-1760 to sign up.
Army Community Service
hosts a “Budgeting for Baby”
class March 19 and “Women and
Finances” March 26. Classes,
from 2-3:30 p.m., are held in
Building 7790, Room 22, in
Hainerberg Housing. Call civ
(0611) 4080-254.
Employment readiness
Army Community Service
holds a “10 Steps to a Federal
Job” class Feb. 25 from 10:3011:30 a.m. and a “Dress for
Success” class Feb. 27 from
11-11:30 a.m. Call civ (0611)
4080-254.
Stress Management,
Couple’s
Communication
The Family Advocacy Program holds a Stress Management class Feb. 18 from 10-11
a.m. and a Couple’s Communi-
cation class Feb. 26 from 10-11
a.m. Call civ (0611) 4080-254.
Volunteers of the
Month
Congratulations to the community’s Volunteers of the
Month for January: Allison
Ramos, Emma Gerry, Lt. Col.
Ryan Howell, Curt Parker,
Ron Voyer, Sarah Benjamin,
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Troy
Astrup, Sarah Loskowski,
Col. Todd Hamilton, Maj.
Vincent E Cesaro III, Mandi
Love, Cathy Kemp, Bon Song,
Lt. Col. Josh Vogel, Carey Sullivan, Gabriel Morgan, Spc.
Nigel Lewis, Gretchen Cruz,
Neil Ravensbergen, Staff
Sgt. Jaime Ciciora, Sgt. Maj.
Boris Bolanos, Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Randy Johnson,
Anne Nichols, Ariel Smith,
Jeffery Ellis, Julie Parker,
Rebecca Kuhn, LaTayah
Williams, Catherine Pickel,
Sgt. 1st Class Constance
Ellis, Spc. Michael Adams,
Charlene Hormann, Lt. Col.
Nate Bollinger and Carelease
Kouneski.
Storage rentals
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Family, Morale,
Welfare and Recreation offers
storage rentals At McCully
Barracks in Wackernheim.
Call Outdoor Recreation at civ
(0611) 705-5760 for details.
Schools page — Partners in education
Schoolbits
Registration for next school year
Wiesbaden community schools will hold registration for
the 2014/2015 school year March 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
March 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Middle
School gym. Parents should bring updated orders, shot records
and contact information. All students presently enrolled in
school must re-register for the new school year.
FAST classes
The Wiesbaden Education Center holds Functional Academic Skills Training classes March 3-25, May 1-21 and July
1-23. Classes are Monday through Friday from 7:45-11:45
a.m. Soldiers must see a counselor at the Education Center to
enroll. Call civ (0611) 705-5559 or mil 337-5559.
‘Respect in Every Style’
Maj. William McGlothlin shares tips for encouraging recycling and energy conservation
with members of the Wiesbaden High School’s Environmental Club.
Environmental Club
Students look for ways to help save resources
Story and photo by
Karl Weisel
Changing a culture doesn’t
happen overnight.
That’s one of the messages
Maj. William McGlothlin, operations officer for the U.S. Army
Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate
of Public Works, shared with
Wiesbaden High School’s Environmental Club during a visit
to the school Feb. 5.
“How did Germany become
this great energy-conscious,
recycling culture? They found
that the most efficient way was
to go into the schools — to start
reaching people at an early age
— and to influence a behavioral
change at the young, impressionable recycler level,” said
McGlothlin. “We, as Americans, have a lot of catching up
to do as regards recycling and
the environment.”
Members of Wiesbaden’s
Recycling Club, which began
this school year, invited McGlothlin to share ideas about
how to broaden their efforts,
which currently include a weekly paper recycling program.
Like Hainerberg Elementary
School, which recently earned
the garrison’s Green Boot
certificate for its proactive environmental protection efforts,
members of the high school’s
club want to increase awareness and overall participation
in helping conserve energy and
limited resources.
“All of the classrooms have
paper recycling bins, and we
go around and pick it up once
a week,” said senior John Arnold, an Environmental Club
member.
With McGlothlin’s help, students brainstormed ways to increase their efforts. Suggestions
ranged from always ensuring
that computers, monitors and
lights are turned off when not
in use; outside lights remain off
during daylight hours; signs are
posted encouraging everyone to
turn off electrical devices and
lights; and other recyclable materials are disposed of properly.
Raising awareness
“It’s all about raising awareness,” McGlothlin said, pointing out that the U.S. Army
and garrison commander, Col.
David Carstens, are determined
to reduce overall energy and
refuse disposal expenses. Installing solar panels on new
structures, greater recycling
and finding better ways to manage resources are all aimed at
reducing the garrison’s energy
bill, which last year topped $32
million. “It’s about being good
neighbors — good stewards of
the environment.”
“I feel that if we’re going to
accomplish something, we’ve
got to do it with the kids,” said
Wiesbaden High School environmental science and math
teacher David Craig, adding
that getting fellow teachers to
join in the effort is critical. “The
kids follow models and to get
the kids to do their part we’ve
got to get the adults to model
that same behavior.”
Craig added that he would
like the Environmental Club to
work with local organizations
to promote recycling – such as
encouraging the Commissary to
find some kind of an incentive
to get people to use re-useable
bags when shopping.
“Another initiative is to get
parents involved in the Environmental Club,” Craig said,
inviting anyone interested in the
high school effort to attend one
of the club’s weekly Wednesday
meetings at the school.
Parents interested in getting
involved with the school’s Environmental Club should call the
school at civ (0611) 705-2260.
For details on the garrison’s
Green Boot certification process, call Maj. McGlothlin at
civ (0611) 705-5840 or email
William.p.mcglothlin.mil@
mail.mil.
Army Community Service hosts a “Respect in Every Style”
fashion show and “Wiesbaden Walks the Runway Against Teen
Dating Violence” after-party dance Feb. 28 at the Tony Bass
Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. The fashion show, open to
the entire community, starts at 6 p.m. Members of the Army
Community Service staff will demonstrate how to dress for
success for less. The after-party dance is for high school
students only. There will be giveaways, a DJ and food. ACS
will also provide transportation between Wiesbaden housing
areas and Clay Kaserne for high school students.
Talent hunt
Are you a Department of Defense Dependents Schools
high school student and want to showcase your talents while
competing for scholarships and other prizes? The Theta Rho
International Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Inc. hosts Talent Hunt
2014 Feb. 22 at Wiesbaden High School. Winners will advance
to the next level of competition and compete for additional
prizes and scholarships. Call Reginald Smith at civ (0151)
1653 7320 or email [email protected].
Dental art contest
Students in kindergarten through fifth-grade are invited to
take part in this year’s Wiesbaden Dental Clinic Art Contest.
Winners will receive cash prizes. The theme is “Your Healthy
Smile for a Brighter Tomorrow.” Winners artwork will be displayed in the clinic. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 13. Visit
www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/services/Dental/ColoringCcontest2014pdf.pdf for more information and the entry form.
‘Grease’ at the high school
Wiesbaden High School’s Drama Department features
its production of the popular musical, “Grease,” Feb. 27 to
March 9. Call the school at civ (0611) 705-2260 for details.
College Night
Wiesbaden High School’s Booster Club holds a College
Night in the school’s multipurpose room March 4 from 6-9
p.m. Representatives include Rutgers University, the U.S.
Naval Academy, Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps, Temple
University and Texas Christian University, among others.
Aukamm highlights
Aukamm Elementary School seeks German-speaking volunteers to help with German Club which meets Wednesdays
after school and adult volunteers to assist as crossing guards
on Rheinlandstrasse. Upcoming events at the school include an
oral reading contest March 6 at 3:30 p.m., TerraNova testing
for grades three to five March 10-14, a School Advisory Committee meeting March 19 at 2:45 p.m., a U.S. Army Europe
Band performance for grades kindergarten to five March 27
and Parent Teachers Association Bingo Night March 28. Call
the school at civ (0611) 705-6260 for more information.
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Sports and leisure
By Donald Seltzer
Volksmarch Editor
Take a hike:
R The Wiesbaden International Wandering Club has set the
date for its first-ever volksmarch
event — Sept. 6. Volunteer to help on
one of the committees. Send a message to wiwcvolksmarching@gmail.
com if you can donate baked goods
or deliver event brochures at volksmarches, etc. Get details about the
club’s other activities, including their
monthly meetings, at their website
(www.wiwc-volksmarching.de) or on
their Facebook page (by searching for “Wiesbaden
International Wandering Club.”)
R Many thanks to readers Pat and Cheryl Patterson,
Johnette Scott, and James Meredith for providing
event brochures.
R Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.
Weekend of Feb. 15-16
B
ad Marienberg (56470) — Although it’s a bit
of a drive, this event offers a swim and rewards
walkers with scenic views of the Hoher Westerwald
region. From Giessen use Autobahn 45 toward Herborn and Siegen and exit at Herborn-West (26) to use
B-255 and B-414. Drive west toward Hachenburg
and watch for IVV directional signs.
Start: Schulzentrum (walk) on Kirburger Strasse and
MarienBad (swim) at Bismarckstraße 65 Saturday and
Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) and 9 a.m.
to noon (swim) Trail: Hilly, wooded areas Award: A pair
of ceramic ducklings on a stone base.
D
udelange, Luxembourg (L-3474) — This
event is about an hour’s drive from the Bitburg
area and an hour and three-quarters from the KMC
to the start south of Luxembourg City. From the
KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 toward Saarbrücken,
Saarlouis, Merzig and Perl. Continue across the
border on Autoroute A13 to connect with A3. Head
south toward Metz to exit at Dudelange (3). Pick up
secondary roads CR161 and CR160 to Dudelange.
Live at the WEC
The Wiesbaden Entertainment Center lounge features
the live rock band, Room4Two,
Feb. 22 starting at 9 p.m. Don’t
miss the rock jams and laser
light show. The WEC holds a
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From Bitburg and Spangdahlem, use
B-51 south to Neuhaus. Take Autobahn
64 west to cross the Luxembourg border,
then continue west on Autoroute A1 and
south on A3. Exit at Dudelange (3) to pick
up secondary roads CR161 and CR160
to the start.
Start: Centre Culturel Schungfabrik at 14 rue
Pierre Schiltz Sunday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and
12 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
R
Weekend of Feb. 22-23
othenburg ob der Tauber (91541) — This
walk explores the medieval walled city of
Rothenburg. The Saturday-only old-town walk offers a mini-tour. The outside trails, including a halfmarathon distance, are a great choice if you’ve already
experienced the old-city trail. It’s crowded but not
overwhelming; parking is plentiful. In conjunction
with this special walk discounts on admission are
offered by a number of museums and attractions by
showing your IVV start card. From Wiesbaden, use
Autobahns 5, 6 and 7 past Heidelberg, Heilbronn and
Crailsheim in order to reach Rothenburg. Alternately,
Autobahns 3 and 7 via Würzburg and Kitzingen may
be used. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 7 past
Mannheim, Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Crailsheim
in order to reach Rothenburg.
Start: Sporthalle at Erlbacher Strasse 5 Saturday: 7 a.m.
to noon (6, 11 and 21 km outside of city) and noon to 4
p.m. (11 km old-city trail) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and
11 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails: Old-City routes
are paved and have steps; trails in the surrounding area
are hilly and wooded Award: From previous events.
Weekend of March 1-2
S
chwalbach-Griesborn (66773) —
Wanderers will find this Saarland
event northwest of Saarbrücken and
easily reached by Autobahn from
the Landstuhl/Ramstein area. From
Baumholder, use Autobahns 62 and 1
south toward Saarbrücken. Connect with
Autobahn 8 toward Saarlouis and exit at
Schwalbach/Schwarzenholz
(15). Use secondary roads
through Sprengen and Schwalbach to the start at Griesborn.
From Ramstein and Landstuhl, use Autobahns 6 and
8 toward Saarlouis to reach the Schwalbach/Schwarzenholz exit (15), then follow secondary roads through
Sprengen and Schwalbach to reach Griesborn.
Start: Gemeindesaalbau at Hauptstrasse 90 Saturday: 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(6 and 10 km) Trail: Expected to be somewhat hilly,
woods Award: None.
Weekend of March 8-9
H
erborn (35724) — Here’s a walk with a Geocaching activity as well as a half-marathon
for wanderers still in the Giessen area; readers
elsewhere will put in road-time to satisfy late winter
volksmarching habits. From Giessen take Autobahn
45 in the direction of Herborn and Siegen. Use the
Herborn-West exit and follow IVV directional signs
to reach the start.
Start: Festsaal Vitos-Klinik at Austrasse 40 Saturday: 7
a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10 and 21 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails:
Hilly, woods Award: From previous events.
F
rankfurt/Main-Bergen-Enkheim (60388) —
This event offers a variety of trails for different
abilities, to include a marathon this year. The start hall
is in the Enkheim area of Frankfurt, across the street
from the Hessen Center shopping mall and streetcar
stop. The mall is at the western end of Autobahn 66
when coming from Hanau. From Aschaffenburg and
Hanau take A-66 right to the shopping center. From
elsewhere, readers will need to consult their maps
carefully if using a route other than A-66. Drivers
can use Autobahns 3 and 661 (northbound) to find
directional signs to Bergen-Enkheim, then
follow small, white IVV signs to the start.
Start: Volkshaus Enkheim at Borsigallee 40 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 and 10 km), 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. (20 km), 7-11 a.m. (32 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42
km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km)
, 7-11 a.m. (32 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42 km) Trails:
Shorter trails are slightly hilly and stroller-friendly
for the large-wheeled variety, longer trails are hillier;
woods, fields and some city streets Award: From
previous events or certificate only (marathon).
Things to do ... Things to do
Theater highlights
Wiesbaden’s Amelia
Earhart Playhouse features
the drama, “Agnes of God,”
on Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays Feb. 20 to March 8.
Call civ (0611) 816-2473 for
reservations. The Theatre Unlimited Performing Company
presents the musical “Fiddler
on the Roof” Feb. 15 and 16 at
the Kurtheater Bad Homburg.
Showtimes are at 2 and 6:30
p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Purchase tickets at www.
kurtheater-bad-homburg.de.
A guide to volksmarching in the
Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament March 28 from 5-11 p.m.
Outdoor Rec trips
Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation features ski and snowboard trips to the Black Forest
Feb. 22-23; Interlaken, Switzerland, Feb. 28 to March 2;
and Kaprun, Austria, March
13-17. Outdoor Rec heads to
Carnival in Venice Feb. 28 to
March 2. Stop by Outdoor Recreation on Clay Kaserne or call
civ (0611) 705-5760 to sign up.
Opera and ballet
The Staatstheater Wiesbaden
(next to the Kurhaus) presents
the ballet “Loops and Lines”
Feb. 18, Richard Wagner’s opera “The Flying Dutchman”
Feb. 22, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera
Herald Union
“The Force of Destiny” Feb.
27 and the ballet “The Aroma
of Things” Feb. 28. Visit www.
staatstheater-wiesbaden.de for
ticket information.
Recreational shooting
Outdoor Recreation’s Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting
program hosts recreational
shooting Feb. 22 at the Wackernheim Range from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Cost is $8 for members
or $12 for non-members. Call
civ (0611) 705-5760 for details.
USO highlights
Join the USO for a trip
to Paris Feb. 15, Auerbach
Castle for a Knights Banquet
and fireworks Feb. 15, Berlin
Feb. 22, Poland: Pottery and
Sightseeing March 14 or to
the Italian Riviera of Flowers
April 7-11. Stop by any area
USO or call civ (0611) 4080-106
for more information.
Arts and crafts
Learn to play the guitar, draw
or paint at Wiesbaden’s Arts and
Crafts Center on Clay Kaserne.
Call civ (0611) 705-5449 for
more information.
Ski Club
Join fellow winter sports
enthusiasts in tackling some of
the best slopes in Europe with
the Hessen International Ski
Club. The club meets every
other Thursday at the Paulaner
Restaurant (Wilhelmstrasse
58-60) in Wiesbaden. The club
heads to the Damuls-Mellau ski
area in Austria (“the world’s
snowiest town”) for three
days of skiing leaving from
Wiesbaden on Feb. 14. For
more information on the trip
email michael.l.wiederich.civ@
mail.mil. For more information
on the ski club visit “Hessen
International Ski Club” on
Facebook or www.hessenski.
com. To contact club president
Marco Vialpando send an email
to [email protected].
Frankfurter Hof
concerts
Mainz’s Frankfurter Hof
features the Trilok Gurtu Band
(Indian percussion and world
music) Feb. 22, Daniel Melingo
(Argentinian tango music)
April 1 and the 12 Cellists
of the Berlin Philharmonic
Orchestra April 25. Call civ
(06131) 220438 or visit www.
frankfurter-hof-mainz.de.
Sports and leisure
Adapting to the challenge
tive sports
therapy is
a significant part of
To anyone walking near Soldiers’
the Wiesbaden Fitness Center therapy.
Feb. 6, it may have sounded
“Interlike a battle was in progress. action is a
Inquiring further would’ve huge part
revealed that those in the throes of the healof conflict were Soldiers of the i n g p r o Warrior Transition Battalion- cess,” said
Europe, and their Bundeswehr L t . C o l .
counterparts, competing to D o u g l a s
amass points for their respec- Galuszka,
tive companies in a Company WTB-EuCommander’s Cup Challenge. rope comPhoto by Linda Steil
Though the Soldiers are m a n d e r , Spc. Dilray, Wiesbaden Platoon, Company A, Warrior Transition Unit,
temporarily on the sidelines who said plays the ball during seated volleyball action Feb. 6 at the Wiesbaden
of the Army battle, the day of that such Fitness Center during the Company Commander’s Cup Challenge.
competition in seated volley- events are
ball and adaptive wheelchair designed to
how the U.S. Army uses adap- over Germany) to continue
basketball seemed to rouse encourage socialization and tive sports competition to help their individual recovery as
their internal fight.
engagement, and to offer con- in the recovery of wounded a part of the Bundeswehr
“It’s very serious to them,” structive and healthy alterna- Soldiers.
program.
said Linda Steil, military tives to encourage recovery for
“We use these types of
Steil said the presence of
adaptive reconditioning site the Soldiers while assigned to events as a reward to our the German team enhanced
coordinator, about the out- the unit. He added, “we focus Soldiers for accomplishing the atmosphere of competiing that brought wounded, on what the Soldiers can do, their personal rehabilitation tion because the playing field
rehabilitating Soldiers from and not on what they can’t.” goals,” said Bundeswehr seemed more leveled.
the various companies in Conditioning is the main fo- Capt. Julian Tatje, physical
“It adds a whole new
Baumholder, Grafenwöhr , cus, but “socializing is just as therapy trainer, who said the component because they are
Kaiserslautern, Vilseck and important” in their recovery. German military offers few playing at the same level,”
Warendorf. “It is a very imS o l d i e r s f r o m t h e competitive adaptive sport she said, explaining that the
portant part of the WTU and Sportschule der Bundeswehr opportunities. He said that team, comprised of Soldiers
this provides a competitive in Warendorf, responding to the German Soldiers gener- injured on active duty, got
environment for Soldiers.”
the invitation of Galuszka, ally get individual physical special training to prepare
While an unsuspecting joined in on competition. The training plans — focused on them for competition.
spectator might hastily draw participation gave the Soldiers core support and functional
The event was one of
certain conclusions of the ath- another chance to connect with training — and psycho- several preliminary events
letes competing, the battalion their American counterparts logical evaluation and are re- leading up to the finale chalcommander said that adap- and to get an understanding of leased back to their units (all lenge slated for late spring.
By Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison
Office
MPs lead Commander’s Cup race
Photo by Steve Steininger
Eyes on target
Mike Dolan fires a load of shot 35 meters
downrange at a running mechanical hare
while competing for the German Hunting Association yearly shooting pin for the shotgun.
Get more information at Wiesbaden Outdoor
Recreation about the Hunting, Fishing and
Sports Shooting Program by calling civ (0611)
705-5760 or visit Clay Kaserne Building 1043.
The 529th Military Police
Company leads the Commander’s
Cup standings with 193 points;
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1-214th Aviation is in
second with 110 points and three
teams are tied for third — HHC,
1st Military Intelligence Battalion;
HHSC, 24th MI Battalion; and
Company A, 24th MI Battalion.
The unit-level sports program
includes seven competitive events
— basketball, volleyball, soccer,
softball, combat cross country, flag
football and modern Army combatives — between Wiesbadenbased units. Teams compete in a
regular season league with the top
four-to-six teams advancing to the
play-offs followed by the top two
male and female teams advancing
to the Installation Management
Command-Europe invitational
championships. Region Championships will only consist of the
six team sports of separate male
and female teams to include the
qualifier for the Army Ten Miler.
Combatives will not compete in
the IMCOM-E Invitational Championships but will automatically
progress to the Chief of Staff of
the Army Championships and may
be competed as a combined team
of male and female Soldiers from
within a single unit. The unit-level
volleyball season starts March 26
and a unit-level softball clinic will
be held April 22-26. Call the Wiesbaden Fitness Center at civ (0611)
705-5541 for more information.
Sports
shorts
Unit-level basketball finals
The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden hosts the Unit-Level Basketball Finals Feb. 26-29 starting at 6
p.m. The top two teams advance
to the Installation Management
Command-Europe finals in March.
Call Jon Lacy at civ (0611) 7055943 for details.
Youth sports registration
Sign up now through Feb. 28
for youth spring sports including
baseball, softball, soccer, track and
field, and golf. For more information call Parent Central Services at
civ (0611) 705-7928.
DoDDS-E Wrestling
Championships
Head to the Wiesbaden Fitness
Center Feb. 14-15 to see Europe’s
top high school wrestlers compete.
The cost for an all-day ticket is free
on Friday and $5 for the Saturday
finals.
Personal training
Wiesbaden’s Fitness Center
features individual personal training for $45 a session or $40 for a
group session. Call David Sturman
at civ (0611) 705-5379 to make an
appointment.
Presidents Day Bowling
The Wiesbaden Entertainment
Center celebrates Presidents Day
with various specials on Feb. 17.
Stop by the WEC to check out the
bowling specials.
Yoga instructor training
Want to become a certified yoga
instructor? YogaFit instruction
(Level 1) will be offered April 7-8,
YogaFit for Balancing Mood April
10-11 and YogaFit for Warriors
April 12-13 at the Sembach Gym
(near Kaiserslautern). Email info@
yogafit.com to register.
Eighteen holes at
Rheinblick
The new greens on holes 10-18
are now available for play at the
Rheinblick Golf Course. Phase II of
the new greens construction project
on holes 1-9 is now complete and
available for play as well. Consider
also using the Rheinblick club
house for conferences and special
events. Call Darwin Baecker at
civ (0611) 5059 2713 for more
information.
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For your health
Staying safe while enjoying a German tradition
By Roland Geib
Safety Office
We are now in the middle of
the German Fasching season —
Germany’s “fifth season.”
That means a lot of fun
when you attend those famous
meetings and assemblies of the
German Fashing Clubs — and
not to forget the costume balls
(see the Things to do newsletter
at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/
sites/about/ttd/TTD.pdf) where
you can dance the night away.
The Fasching season reaches
its peak on the “Crazy Days”
March 1-4.
In Wiesbaden it starts on
Saturday with the Children’s
Parade which has a more familystyle atmosphere. Several local towns and cities also hold
Fasching parades on Sunday
— including Wiesbaden and
Frankfurt. But the main event
in the Rhein-Main Region is
Mainz’s parade on Rose Monday which is often more than
six kilometers long. One last
Fasching parade in the area is
held in Frankfurt-Heddernheim
(known to the locals as “Little
Paris”) on Fasching Tuesday.
The three most famous
Fasching parades — Cologne,
Düsseldorf and Mainz — are
shown on German television.
In the Mainz area Fasching
is at least as important as Christmas, and the Fasching Parade
on Rose Monday is one of the
most famous ones in Germany.
An average of 500,000 people
will watch this parade making
its way through downtown.
Have fun, but for your wellbeing and safety, don’t forget
there are several hazards that
you should keep in mind:
F Keep your children under
close supervision if you don’t
want them to get lost in the
crowd. If you are standing in the
street to watch the parade, there
is a lot of pushing and shoving
since parade participants on
the large, decorated floats are
tossing sweets, pretzels and
Photo by Karl Weisel
Fasching parade-goers enjoy the several-mile-long parade in Frankfurt. Photo right: One of the participants in
the Mainz Fasching parade.
other goodies into the crowd.
If you are standing too close to
the curb you might get pushed
into the way of a float or horse.
So try to find a spot in the back
of the crowd to view the various
parade participants.
F Also be on the lookout
for flying objects such as candy
and toys thrown from the floats.
Those little sweets really can
do some damage to your eye
when they hit.
F Alcohol is the biggest
danger you will encounter. You
will see people carrying a bottle
of wine or beer, and some of
them might offer you a sip. Remember that mixing even a little
alcohol and driving can cost
you your license. Rather plan
on taking public transportation
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to the parades – it’s safer and
you won’t have to hassle with
almost non-existent parking on
parade days.
F Remember to dress
warmly, and if you dress up
for the parade, be sure to
wear comfortable clothing that
doesn’t hinder your movement
or vision.
Across
53 Blazing
23 Mata ___
1 Thrash
54 Restyled
24 Elevator inventor
9 Reebok rival
56 Make trim
25 Conductor Klemperer
15 Eastern
57 Aeschylus trilogy
26 Strip
16 Saudi city
58 “Gunsmoke” star
30 Barrel ring
17 Obstacles
59 Adept
31 Caveman discovery
18 Fortified wine
32 Consumer
19 Camera accessories
33 Minus
20 Comparatively calm
Down
35 They’re inherited
21 Three-sided
1 Tennis shot
38 Not always
23 Crested bird
2 Inland sea of Asia
39 Soup dishes
27 Greek war god
3 Bog
40 Walks firmly
28 Sit in on
4 Swiss city
41 Most popular
29 Joyous
5 Friends co-star
44 Long-term convict
34 ___ of passage
6 Directed
45 Poe’s middle name
35 “Major Barbara” play-
7 Ankle bones
46 Blackboard material
8 Chicago Loop trains
47 Cinematic Scarlett
36 River near Chantilly
9 Electrical gauge
48 “Two Years Before the
37 Cut off
10 Honey
40 Coasts
11 Lazy sort
50 Speck
42 Albacore or bluefin
12 Paul Anka hit
51 Affirm decidedly
43 Drunkards
13 Broadway backer
52 Diamond of music
44 Desperation option
14 Rhineland region
54 Celebrated apple-pie
48 Humdingers
20 Delhi attire
49 Hired killer
22 Greek letters
wright, briefly
This is the solution
to the crossword
puzzle from
January 30!
Photo by Anemone Rueger
Mast” author
maker
55 Bit of hope?
Bulletin board
Movie plots
George Clooney leads an all-star cast about a crew of art historians and museum curators out to
save stolen artwork from the Nazis during World War II in “The Monuments Men.”
At the movies Feb. 14-28
Taunus Theater
Feb. 13 — Ride Along (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 14 — The Monuments Men (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 15 — The Lego Movie in 3D (PG) 4 p.m.
the Monuments Men (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 16 — The Lego Movie in 3D (PG) 4 p.m.
The Monuments Men (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 17 — The Monuments Men (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 18 — Closed
Feb. 19 — Labor Day (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 20 — The Monuments Men (PG-13)
Policeman Joel Kinnaman is turned into part
man, part robot after being injured on the job in
“Robocop.” Photo right: Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde star as young lovers on the wrong side
of their parents in “Endless Love.”
7 p.m.
Feb. 21 — Robocop 4 (PG-13) 7 p.m. About
Last Night (R) 9:30 p.m.
Feb. 22 — The Lego Movie (PG) 4 p.m. Robocop 4 (R) 7 p.m.
Feb. 23 — The Lego Movie (PG) 4 p.m. About
Last Night (R) 7 p.m.
Feb. 24 — Robocop 4 (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 25 — Closed
Feb. 26 — Winter’s Tale (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Feb. 27 — Endless Love (PG-13) 7 p.m.
The Monuments Men (PG-13) — In a race
against time, a crew of art historians and
museum curators unite to recover renowned works of art stolen by the Nazis
before they are destroyed or disappear into
private collections. Stars George Clooney,
Daniel Craig, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett
and Matt Damon.
The Lego Movie (PG) — Emmet, an ordinary,
rules-following, perfectly average Lego
figure is mistakenly identified as the most
extraordinary person and the key to saving
the world. He is drafted into a fellowship
of strangers on an epic quest to stop an
evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is
hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
Starring the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks
and Liam Neeson.
Robocop (PG-13) — In the year 2028 multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the
center of robot technology. Alex Murphy
(Joel Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father
and good cop doing his best to stem the
tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After
he is critically injured in the line of duty,
OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science
of robotics to save Alex’s life. He returns to
the streets of his beloved city with amazing
new abilities, but with issues a regular man
has never had to face before. Also stars
Gary Oldman and Samuel L. Jackson.
About Last Night (R) — Danny (played by
Rob Lowe) doesn’t want to get serious.
Debbie (Demi Moore) doesn’t want to
get used. After drinks at a favorite Chicago hangout, Danny and Debbie head to
Danny’s place to indulge in the predictable
singles’ quest — the one night stand. Also
stars James Belushi and Elizabeth Perkins.
Winter’s Tale (PG-13) — Set in 1916 and
present-day Manhattan, this is the story of
Peter Lake (Colin Farrell), a thief who falls
in love with Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown
Findlay), a dying girl who occupies one of
the houses he breaks into. Lake is saved
from the insane Irish gangster Pearly Soames (Russell Crowe) and his henchmen
by Athansor, a mysterious white horse who
becomes his guardian angel.
Endless Love (PG-13) — Gabriella Wilde
and Alex Pettyfer star as a privileged girl
and a charismatic boy whose instant desire
sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
3 Days to Kill (R) — Secret Service Agent
Ethan Runner discovers he’s dying and
decides to retire in order to reconnect with
his estranged family. But when the Secret
Service offers him access to an experimental drug that could save his life in exchange
for one last assignment, he finds himself
trying to juggle his family, his mission and
the drug’s hallucinatory side-effects. Stars
Hailee Steinfeld and Kevin Costner.
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’My name is Tyce, and I’m a Sold
offer with his characteristically soft-spoken
“I d
delivery suggesting the contrary. Buried deep
tough,
5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office
behind the patch on his chest that brandishes
bearer.
the
highest
enlisted
rank,
beats
the
heart
of
the
time,
The man looked curiously around the room.
Army’s
most
basic
and
coveted
asset:
A
Soldier.
compa
Nothing about the place seemed familiar to him.
high m
This
does
not
suggest
that
the
next
chapter
There were no nicely framed photos of family
said C
of
his
life
is
going
to
be
overly
arduous
by
any
staring lovingly back at him. The words “Army
Kilgo,
means.
It
simply
bolsters
the
notion
that
spendLodging,”which is printed on the bottom of a
Signal
ing
more
than
30
years
training,
mentoring
and
stationery pad, reminds the man that this is
leading
Soldiers
is
more
than
just
a
job.
It
is
Tyc
not his home.
for co
Reaching down to lace up his sandy brown- a way of life.
whethe
“Once a Soldier, always a Soldier,” conceded
colored boots, he remembers when the reflection
ing a se
of his face could be seen in the shiny blackness Tyce. “This will be a challenge for me. The
is legen
of the boots he wore for most of his military Army has been my second family for over 30
Kilgo.
years,
and
it’s
never
easy
to
leave
your
family.”
career.
“H
Overcoming
challenges
and
serving
others
Hanging in the open closet across the room
what
is
are
things
Tyce
learned
early
in
life.
are three neatly pressed Army Combat Uniform
go.
“So
Tyce
was
born
during
the
summer
of
jackets. Attached to the sleeve of each jacket
Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald L.Tyce says farewell to his Soldiers.
have a fe
are three identical and perfectly aligned 5th 1961 and he grew up in Charleston, S.C. His
well
to
military
life.”
senior offi
mother
gave
birth
to
him
at
a
very
young
age
Signal Command patches. The image of three
Tyce
and
his
wife
celebrated
the
birth
of
have
that
fear.
He
is very op
and
circumstances
forced
him
to
live
with
his
fire breathing dragons, marching single file, in
their
first
daughter
in
1984,
while
Tyce
was
“I
was
tough,
especiall
grandmother
when
he
was
3
years
old.
a sea of digital green and tan pattern, is all this
When his grandmother died in 1964, his attending a Professional Leaders Development Tyce said. “It’s because I hol
man sees as he rises to his feet. With pride, he
walks over to the closet and carefully removes aunt, Laura Williams, moved from New York Course (Now called Warrior Leaders Course). standard.”
“He is the type of NCO
“I was pulling charge of quarters duty when
one of the jackets. As he meticulously dons the City back to Charleston, S.C., to assume the
I got the call that my wife was having the baby,” room with me when we a
jacket around his large frame, reality hits him duty of raising him.
“My aunt Laura really took over as the leader said Tyce. “Once I arrived, she had the baby direction of the organization
that this is the last day the dragon will march
officers, we don’t normally
in
the
household and she raised me with a stern about four minutes later.”
by his side.
hand,”
Tyce
said.
“She
would
always
say
she
By 1990, Tyce had become a noncommis- in on those conversations, b
Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald L. Tyce, former
wanted
me
to
be
a
man
and
able
to
take
care
sioned officer. In February of that year he and ability to see how the decisio
senior enlisted adviser, 5th Signal Command,
of
myself,
because
I
didn’t
really
have
that
his wife celebrated the birth of their second will affect our force in the f
husband, father, Soldier and friend, is set to
Outside of work, Tyce is
father
figure.”
embark upon the next stage of his life, after
daughter.
being
a good mentor to his
His
upbringing
was
deeply
rooted
in
the
33 years of service. Tyce is leaving behind a
“Our second daughter was born Feb. 10, right
families.
He uses his skills a
church.
His
aunt
continued
to
push
him.
The
legacy of excellence, which has been exempliaround the same time Mike Tyson got knocked
lessly guide and teach other
fied through the lives of Soldiers he has trained environment she provided helped him to excel out by Buster Douglas,” said Tyce.
“He is our big brother,”
and by the solemn oath he has faithfully upheld in academics, sports, and eventually, the Army.
Over the years, Tyce’s family adapted well to
His aunt died in April 2011, and Tyce re- military life, despite the countless hours he spent Nickens IV, retired Army fi
in service to his country.
For a career Soldier with 30 or more years flected upon the profound effect she had on his training and mentoring Soldiers. His wife is just gives all of himself. Tha
It’s obvious the passion to
of service, approaching retirement can often life as he delivered her eulogy.
currently a Department of Defense employee at
others
still burns strongly w
“I
never
wanted
to
fail
her,”
a
teary-eyed
cause feelings of nostalgia, especially when a
Fort Gordon, Ga. His oldest daughter is a lawyer
people
might wonder why
Tyce
confessed.
“She
was
one
of
my
biggest
lengthy military career manages to sharpen the
in New York City and his youngest daughter is
to
retire,
especially when he
inspirations.
She
was
special.”
wits, while simultaneously betraying the body.
a grade school teacher in Augusta, Ga.
left
to
give.
Being
a
leader
just
came
naturally
to
Tyce.
After 30 years of frequently missing family
“It wasn’t easy for any of us,” said Tyce.
“I am not really ready to
functions and often attending funerals of fallen After graduating as his high school’s class “My family made sacrifices too numerous to
have
that fire, but I am no
president
in
1979,
he
went
on
to
attend
college
comrades, a Soldier can easily be romanced by
count, so today I feel very blessed to have them
either,”
stated Tyce. “I will
at
South
Carolina
State
University
where
he
the idea of riding off into the sunset, collecting
in my life. They are as much a product of this
go home and be with my wi
a handsome retirement check and finally living studied electrical engineering. He also par- great Army as I am.”
“At some point, this Arm
ticipated in the university’s Reserve Officers
the “good life.”
An extremely storied career as a signal SolFor Tyce, simply being a Soldier is the “good Training Corps, which would ultimately pave dier would land Tyce in various assignments for all of us,” said Nickens.
life.” Never mind any dutiful words he may the way for his career in the military.
around the world. The “AA” patch that he wore mand sergeant major for 5th
It was in 1980, while in college, proudly on the right sleeve of his uniform is a the top signal command in
he met the love of his life, Letitia V. reflection of his time at Fort Bragg, N.C., as a do you go from there? Hom
After hearing his name c
Hills. By 1983 the two were married. deployed member of the 82nd Signal Battalion
approaches
the podium. He
“Letitia and I met in college and (Airborne).
we got engaged on Thanksgiving Day
Tyce is very proud of his career, yet almost clear his throat. Looking ou
in 1981,” said Tyce.
bashful, when discussing his many professional blue floor, he gazes upon the 5
In the summer of 1982, Tyce de- accomplishments.
standing in formation at his c
cided to forego becoming an Army
“There was a time when achieving awards bility ceremony. He thanks h
officer and opted to join the enlisted was OK, but my main focus has always been many sacrifices, his comma
ranks instead. He attended basic train- about the Soldiers,” he said. “Soldiers need their leadership.
ing at Fort Dix, N.J. in August 1982, good leaders to teach and lead them. That is
Then he turns to the sea
where he immediately embraced the what I am about.”
are the reason I get up with p
opportunity to be a leader.
His most recent assignment in Germany with put on this uniform,” said T
Col. Mitchell L. Kilgo, commander of 5th Signal
“I was trained by Vietnam veter- 5th Signal Command served as a platform to my honor to serve with all o
Command, passes the NCO sword to Command ans,” said Tyce proudly. “They im- launch the next stage of his life. It is also where for allowing me to be a part
Sgt. Maj. Harry Mercado during a ceremony Jan. mediately made me a platoon guide, some of his closest friends and colleagues paid
He ends his speech as h
29. Mercado took over the senior 5th Signal Com- which molded and taught me to always homage to his many successes and told stories during numerous speeches
mand NCO duty from the outgoing Tyce.
name is Tyce, and I’m a Sol
exceed the standard. So I adapted very of the man they know.
Story and photos by
Sgt. Marshall R. Mason
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dier’
describe him as a
, hard, standards. But at the same
he is caring and
assionate with a
moral compass,”
Col. Mitchell L.
commander, 5th
l Command.
ce’s propensity
orrecting Soldiers,
er he was correctergeant or an officer
ndary according to
He really cares about
s right,” added Kilome leaders might
ear of correcting a
ficer, but he doesn’t
pen and candid.”
ly on my NCOs,”
ld them to a special
that I want in the
are discussing the
n,” Kilgo said. “As
y bring our NCOs
but he has a unique
ons we make today
future.”
s still cognizant of
s friends and their
as a leader to selfrs.
” said Frederick L.
first sergeant. “He
at is just who he is.”
o teach and mentor
within him. Some
Tyce would elect
e still has so much
o go because I still
ot begging to stay
l be very happy to
ife.”
my profession ends
“He was the comSignal Command,
the Army. Where
me, that’s where.”
called, he turns and
takes a moment to
ut across an ocean
5th Signal Soldiers
change of responsihis family for their
anding officers for
of Soldiers. “You
pride every day and
Tyce. “It has been
of you. Thank you
t of this family.”
he has commented
in the past: “My
ldier.”
Eagle Scouts, young and old, gather for a group photo during the Eagle Court of Honor at the Hainerberg Chapel Jan. 31.
Soaring to Scouting’s highest rank
Wiesbaden’s Troop 107 celebrates hard work,
dedication of six Boy Scouts to earn Eagle status
“ I t
wasn’t
easy — but
it wasn’t
Improving a drainage and erosion meant to be
problem on a World War I memorial easy,” said
trail, constructing a dog obstacle Jeff Stone,
course, restoring a fruit orchard — Troop 107
sound like jobs for engineers?
scoutmasThese were among the many ser- ter, adding,
vice projects performed by members “I’m very
of Troop 107 on their way to earning p r o u d o f
Eagle Scout recognition.
you.”
Six new Eagles were welcomed
Stone
to the ranks by fellow Eagles of all has guided
ages during an Eagle Scout Court 55 Scouts
his
of Honor Jan. 31 at the Hainerberg i n
Chapel. Joshua Fischer, a senior charge to
at Wiesbaden High School; junior the presRicky Pickering; and sophomores t i g i o u s
Peter Kalis, Kristopher Smith, Gavin S c o u t i n g
Ingels and Cameron Noble cel- h o n o r i n
ebrated their accomplishments with t h e p a s t
parents and friends at the ceremony. d e c a d e .
“It’s a wonderful array of projects “It’s great
Anna and Chris Ingels celebrate their son Gavin’s Eagle Scout rank during the Eagle
that these Scouts have done,” said t o w a t c h
Scout Court of Honor ceremony Jan. 31 as fellow Eagles Joshua Fischer (left) and Peter
Dr. Robert Schloesser, vice president these kids Kalis do likewise with their parents.
of the Transatlantic Council of Boy accomplish
Kalis, who joins three older sib- motivate him. He added that he was
Scout of America and a fellow Eagle. this. The
Eagle projects ranged from easy route is you just stop. You lings among Scouting’s elite ranks, glad to have earned the Eagle rank
designing and constructing a high can see from the statistics that 97 said, “It feels great. It’s a great for himself and his father.
percent of those who achievement for me.”
“I’ve been a Scout in Troop 107
school-sized pitching
here is no start Scouting quit.”
He also thanked his parents and for seven years,” said Pickering, who
mound to renovat“It’s something that Scout leaders for their encourage- started as a Cub Scout in Hawaii.
ing and painting the such thing as a
“Troop 107 helped me grow into the
Hainerberg Chapel former Eagle.” will stay with you for the ment and assistance.
rest of your life,” Stone
Ingels, who said he’s wanted to person I am today.”
basement, building a
All of the new Eagles vowed to
new snake enclosure for Wiesbaden said; “the trail doesn’t end here. … become an Eagle ever since being a
High School to improving the Ser- There is no such thing as a former Tiger Scout, thanked his father, him- continue serving others and to menself a former Boy Scout, for helping tor their younger peers in Scouting.
geant York Trail in France.
Eagle Scout.”
Story and photos
by Karl Weisel
“T
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Grease the Musical will be presented by
the Wiesbaden High School in the MultiPurpose Room on February 27th, 28th and
March 01 at 7:00 p.m., and on March 02 at
2:00. Final performances on March 6th, 7th
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All competing teams have 6 weeks to design and
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The Robo Warriors are an example of the
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LEFT: Students Jamie
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on the robot’s throwing
arm.
In this photo Josh Tyler
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to work on part of the
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In 1996 Peter took over the business from his father who started it in 1974. Having
known the business for his entire life, he is the perfect person to run the show.
Peter Krauss specializes in 3 areas of the car business. Car repair, car painting and
car insurance. Car repair is their prime specialty. When the unfortunate happens,
as it always will, it is important to be in the best of hands. Peter Krauss offers free
estimates and assists you in any way possible to make this a seamless process. The
painting part of his business is definitely high tech. When it comes to matching the
color, his qualified staff will match your car color on target every time. Peter Krauss
has a special scanning computer that reads, selects and alters the paint color to get
the exact color code of your car. Your car will look brand new after his shop is finished with it. If you are in need of a competitive car insurance quote, don’t hesitate
to call Peter Krauss. His ongoing partnership with Atlantic Trust and American
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that is there for when you need it the most.
Peter Krauss is known for going the extra mile to assist you with your insurance,
repair and painting needs.
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Cardak Pizza & Döner
We all know that the key to a great Döner are the ingredients.
Cardak Pizza & Döner does not disappoint. The fresh meat, vegetables
and bread that make a Döner a delight are definitely present here.
What is ever more impressive is the extensive menu. With over 45
pizzas & 18 pasta dishes, you will always find something delicious to
satisfy your appetite.
Cardak has a great take-out menu, too, including a variety of Döner
specials. You do not want to miss their fast & easy Döner box. It is a
‘to- go’ box filled with Döner meat, fries and whatever else you can fit
in it. For 3.50 euros, it is a super deal.
For Valentine’s Day you can treat your sweetheart to a Döner plate for
€6.50 which includes rice or fries, salad and their delicious homemade
sauce. Their restaurant seats 24 and can also be used for parties and
other special occasions. Enjoy!
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Romantic Gourmet Dinner
Fri, Feb 14
Mainz, La Gallerie
A great Valentine’s dinner will await you at the restaurant
La Gallerie in Mainz on February 14 from 6 p.m. In a
romantic atmosphere a five course menu with delicacies
like monkfish on zucchini and saffron sauce will be served
with corresponding wines. Additionally, every couple will
receive a little Valentine’s present: high-quality olive oil and
mixed herbs. For more info and reservations , contact the
restaurant at 06131-6969414, or see the German homepage www.lagalerie-mainz.de.
EVENTS
Valentine’s dinner
Fri, Feb 14
Ingelheim, Wasems Kloster Engelthal
Enjoy a delicious Valentine’s dinner
at the monastery Engelthal in Ingelheim on February 14. In the romantic
atmosphere of the monastery’s walls a
four course menu will be served. Enjoy
specialties like veal fillet on mashed
truffle and chocolate cake with
vanilla parfait. For more info and
reservations contact the restaurant at
06132-2304, or visit their website at
www.klosterengelthal.de.
Wine tasting
Mon, Feb 17
Oberwesel, Weingut Lanius-Knab
Experience the 200 year wine growing
history of the winery Lanius-Knab in
Oberwesel during a wine tasting every
Monday at 5:30 p.m. Taste six different
wines while you listen to facts about the
production path from grapes to wine and
see the winery’s old vaulted cellar. The
tour is normally in German, please inform
the winery with your registration, they
do a bilingual tour. Admission is €12. For
more info see www.lanius-knab.de.
the Festhalle Frankfurt from February
21 to 23. More than 50 horses and
artists present a special encounter
between humans and animals.
Europe’s most successful show with
horses fascinates its audience with
individual horsemanship and a light
show accompanied by selected music.
For more info, dates and tickets, see
www.eventim.de.
Altweiberfastnacht
Thu, Feb 27
Bad Kreuznach, Kornmarkt
Don’t miss the traditional German
Altweiberfastnacht (old women’s carnival) at the Kornmarkt in Bad Kreuznach
on February 27 from 11.11 a.m. to 8
p.m. The city is famous for its spa and
health resorts but once a year about
15,000 carnivalists come to town to
celebrate in the fenced area around the
Kornmarkt – in the “Narrenkäfig” (jester’s
cage). A tip for you: On this day, only don
tie if you can handle a crowd of women
wanting to cut a piece off it! Admission
is €2.
For more info in German, see
www.bad-kreuznach-tourist.de.
music to dance to. Be creative with
your costume! The best masks can win
cash prizes. Admission is €8 including
a free drink. For more info in German,
see www.chor-singnswing.de.
p.m. On their tour through Germany
the band is supported by Callejon and
While She Sleeps. For more info and
tickets, see www.eventim.de.
SPORTS
CONCERTS
Drake
Wed, Feb 19
Frankfurt, Festhalle
See a live concert by the rapper and
R&B singer Drake in the Festhalle
Frankfurt on February 19 from 8 p.m.
During his tour the Canadian musician
will present his latest album “Nothing
Was the Same.” For more info and tickets
from €54.50, see www.eventim.de.
30 Seconds to Mars
Wed, Feb 19
Stuttgart, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle
See 30 seconds to Mars live at the
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle Stuttgart
on February 19, starting at 8 p.m.
They will present their latest album
‘Love, Lust, Faith + Dreams’ which was
released in 2013. Find more information and tickets from €45.90 at www.eventim.de.
Anniversary sports gala
Sat, Feb 22
Wiesbaden, Sporthalle am
Elsässer Platz
With a special gala party, the Turnerbund (gymnastics club) Wiesbaden will
celebrate its 150th anniversary in the
Sporthalle am Elsässer Platz on February 22 from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. During
the event, members of the association
will present shows from all different
sports offered. Throughout the anniversary year more special events will be
organized by the association. For more
info in German, see
www.turnerbund-wiesbaden.de.
Bullet For My Valentine
Sun, Feb 23
Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
See the metal core band Bullet For
My Valentine live at the Kulturzentrum
Schlachthof on February 23 from 7
Red Bull Bob Heroes
Sun, Feb 23
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Riessersee
Don’t miss the annual bobsled run at
the Riessersee in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on February 23. Fifteen brave
teams with self-made bobsleds will
compete against each other. Not only
the team running the best time will get
a prize, also the team with the most
creative outfit and the best sled will
be rewarded. For more info in German,
see www.redbull.com.
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Fri, Feb 21 – Sun, Feb 23
Frankfurt, Festhalle
Don’t miss the new Apassionata show
“Zeit für Träume” (time for dreams) at
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Carnival party
Thu, Feb 27
Wiesbaden, Taunushalle
Take part in the “Große Hexenball” (big
witches ball) carnival party on February
27, starting at 7:11 p.m. in the Taunushalle Wiesbaden. A live band will
ensure a good party mood and great
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Good Year Ultra Grip Winter Tires with steel rims, 175/65 R14.
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Enjoy a harmonic synthesis of German-Mediterranean dishes, which
assure freshness, subtle aroma and special herbs in our historic building
„Dompräsenzhof“!
REGULAR EVENTS
• “KRUNCH”:
The restaurant opens the kitchen doors
for a delicous brunch
• “Theme Nights”:
Enjoy a great night with a special theme
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• The Wine Estate
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Restaurant Hours: Mon+Tue closed | Wed+Thu 5:30 - 10 p.m.
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Vineyard Hours: Wed 6-8 p.m. | Fri 6-9 p.m. | Sat 12-2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.
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Wiesbaden Sonnenberg, excl location, first move in, complete
newly refurbished and modernized, terr, BIK, high class, 2BR,
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95' BMW 518i Automatic, gold,
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Calibra V6, long distances and
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For sale is an Automatic Mercedes E200, 1999. Gorgeous bluegreen color. German specs, inspections passed. No problems!
Good shape - inside and outside.
It has 270,000 km. We are in
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or 0176-69350-983.
2006 Audi A-8 Quattro! Super
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Great Service History! Long wheel
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contact Lawrence and Maria at
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17,000 Euro
For sale is an Manuel Mercedes
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Manual Transmission. 22,000 Miles. Heated Seats. Fold in side
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Mercedes E 200, Model 2000 Automatic, leather, power steering,
breaks, windows, doors. Cruise
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Mercedes E320, '00, Automatic,
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Must Sell, Honda, CIVIC Coupe/
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change, Euro 4 good for 2 years,
Cd/Mp3, 4 extra tires with Alloy
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Available February 2014, completly renovated.
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Lotti Karotti, A totally crazy rabbit Selling my old Beanie Babie colchase. Ages 4 to 8. Good conditi- lection. Most of them are bears. If
FOR SALE
on., €7, [email protected] you live in the K-Town area we
can meet so you can have a look.
New Dark Side Licence Pla Prices negotiable. 0157-89138494
Coin collection, Selling my coin [email protected]
collection-Morgan, Walking Liberty, all kinds of American coins da- Numbers book, Vibrate color sto- Shamballa Bracelet - Lilac/white,
ting back to 1799.Must see. Also ry book for children learning to handmade, adjustable in size, fits
many, many other Silver coins.Al- count.Good
condition,
€3, almost every wrist. Beautiful accessory for any occation, any outso copper(cents)., $, omarrstan [email protected]
fit. Treat yourself to something [email protected]
Operation Game, A silly skill ga- ce or bring a smile to your best
Comic Books for $1! Graphic Nome. Ages 6+., €5, isabell_1_98@ya girl friends. €10, coemser@
vels for 1/2 cover price!@ Ramhoo.com
gmail.com
stein Community Center Flea Market on 22 Feb:100s of comic Pumps "Easy Spirit": Black, perbooks for $1! Tell me your fave @ fect condition, only used once! Si- Shamballa Bracelet - Purple/[email protected] & I will ze 8.5 M, €8, [email protected] te, handmade, adjustable in size,
bring!Great deals on comics &
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re in KMC!
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Engleby from Sebastian Faulks! €8, [email protected]
girl
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Great book., €2, pic on classROTJ Imperial Shuttle, This is a gmail.com
world.com, [email protected]
vintage 1983 / 1984 Boxed UnuGreen suade handbag. With sed Complete article.The box has
three compartments. Zipper top. been opened but that's it.NO play The Notebook from Nicholas
$20 017622987498 please leave a use of any kind, its comple Sparks - wonderful book!, €3, pic
on class-world.com, coemser@
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gmail.com
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Sandals
"Life",
black,
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classy, fancy, trendy dresses or great condition, 100% cotton, sion! €15, [email protected]
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on
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fect condition, size 54 (german),
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Antique Armoire, Nice antique Armiore. Bought 2000 for 1585 EUR
ECCI, a US based DoD Contractor, is seeking a
in a antique shop with certifcate.
To be picked up in Kaiserslautern.
Now only 850 EUR, drdos331@
for a large construction project at Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany. The position will assist with project administration duties associated with the construction
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1. Responsible for project invoices and managing petty cash/ credit
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including filing
3. Support the project team with translation support
4. Manage and coordinate various office/project related correspondence
5. Develop Hotel and Travel Accommodations for incoming/outgoing
staff and guests
6. Quality control documents for completeness and accuracy
7. Manage conference room calendar and prepare conference room for meetings
8. Responsible for office equipment maintenance and repair/
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9. Provide on-site HR support
10. Procure office and kitchen supplies to sustain daily project operations
11. Effectively communicate with the ECCI project team, the client,
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12. Compile meeting minutes and call records
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Interested candidates should send their CV/Resume to:
Ms. Shannon Haire at [email protected]
ECCO GmbH
Richard-Wagner-Str. 1
67655 Kaiserslautern
0631-4140-6173
Antique cabinet, restored antique cabinet. 3 doors with mirror.
140cm wide, 2m high. Solid
wood. To be picked up in Kaiserslautern.
€350,
drdos331@
gmail.com
Beautiful
sideboard,
cherry
wood veneer The sideboard is in
very good condition with normal
signs of usage. Very decorative,
beautiful eye-catcher for your home. 97cm high, 193cm wide,
37cm deep, €350, drdos331@
gmail.
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Mantel Clock, Mantel clock from
the 60 era. Key wind chines on
the half and full hour., $70.00
[email protected]
FURNITURE
Nice vintage kitchenshelf or cupboard. Solid wood with rail to
hang towels. 89cm wide, 60cm
high,
18cm
deep,
€120,
[email protected]
Original oil painting by Paul MorroOil on canvas. The subject is a
colorful bouquet of flowers in a
gray vase.The picture is framed
with a broad, elaborate wooden
frame. 85 x 95cm. Purchased
1978 – now only 590€, drdos331@
gmail.com
Sleeper Sofa, Queen size sleeper
sofa, must pick up at Luxembourg
American
Cemetery.
$50.00, [email protected] or
(00352)26361883
Wardrobe, Old beautiful wardrobe, two doors, two draws. Solid
wood. Made in Germany. Needs
to be picked up in Kaiserslautern.
, €350, [email protected]
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Guy seeks gal, Single American
guy seeks a nice fun girl, 30-45,
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Dog Kennel, Dog kennel made of
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