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ROCK
Reduce stress, build self-confidence & skills and foster a strong esprit de corps.
Strong Soldiers, Strong Teams
BAUMHOLDER Family and MWR
Inside this issue:
Rheinlander Convention Center . Rolling Hills Golf Course . Java Cafe . Striker‘s Bowling Center .
Creative Art‘s Center . Hilltop Theater . Auto Skills . Outdoor Recreation .
Physical Fitness Centers . Aquatics Center . Valued Added Tax Office .
Child and Youth School Services: Child Development Centers . Middle School & Teen Programs .
Venture Point . Military Family Life Consultants . School Liaison . Family Child Care .
Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation
is commited to caring for the people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation.
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THE ROCK - FACTS ABOUT BAUMHOLDER
Baumholder: News on the Rock
story by Alice Verberne, Baumholder Family and MWR Marketing
photo (above left) of Rolling Hills Golf Course, Baumholder by David Delisio; photo (above right) of the Rheinlander Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, by Ignacio Rubalcava.
Welcome to Baumholder.
Family and MWR Baumholder
wants to make friends with
you through this publication to give you valuable resources.
Moving to a new location can
be discombobulating, so we
want to give you the ability
to find us and all the wonderful programming here on the
Rock. If you need anything,
you may find us quickly by
searching social media; type in
Baumholder FMWR to find us.
The Rock
You may hear locals refer to
your new home of Baumholder
as the “Home of Champions”
or “The Rock.” These are
terms to describe our 31,000
acres of varied terrain to the
north and northeast of the
actual city of Baumholder (one
of the largest military training
areas in Germany). Baumholder is located just 30 miles
from the French/Luxemburg
border offering locals options
for quick day trips from “the
Rock.” Another convenience
is that the military community
of Baumholder (which encompasses Wetzel, Upper Wetzel
and Smith Barracks) and the
German city of Baumholder
are all are walking distance
from Garrison Headquarters.
It is like being centered on a
university campus. To learn
more about what is happening
in Baumholder, check the following resources for happenings on post.
The Kaiserslautern American is
your community newspaper,
published weekly with MWR
community roundups listed in
the paper.
Folks are invited to submit
photos/articles to the KA;
contributing to the excitement
by sharing travel and other
local photos of community
events. Submissions may be
sent to [email protected] The online
version of the paper may be
found at http://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com.
The Stars and Stripes is your
daily European based American English language newspaper focusing on military news.
The popular Travel Edition
prints every Thursday and the
online version of the paper
may be found at www.stripes.
com. Stars and Stripes has
reported first-hand on military
conflicts since the Civil War
and continuously since World
War II by reporting informa-
tion and news of interest and
value. Stars and Stripes accepts
submissions for consideration
for travel and other features.
Send photos and articles to
the editor to [email protected].
Radio station
American Forces Network
radio is available by dialing
into FM 100.2 for the Kaiserslautern area and FM 106.1 in
Baumholder. Guest speakers
from Baumholder speak on
the air regularly about upcoming FMWR events and activities, throughout the week.
For real-time info, follow us on
Facebook: keyword search
Baumholder FMWR in the
search engine once you have
logged into the site.
Family and MWR contributes to the Army’s strength and readiness by offering services that reduce stress, build skills and self-confidence and foster strong esprit de corps. FMWR services also help the Army
attract and retain talented people. Professionals don’t see work as just a job to be done or merely a source of money. They see work as service to others. They labor toward the betterment of other people, directly
or indirectly: customers, employers, and coworkers.
BAUMHOLDER
Welcome to your Pharmacy.
DocMorris-Apotheke Baumholder
Marktplatz 1, 55774 Baumholder
is recognized as participating in the
TRICARE EUROPE, Preferral Provider Network.
We manage your prescriptions!
Call: 0 67 83-90 08 00
Times: Mon.-Fri. 7.30 a.m.–6.30 p.m., Sat. 8.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m.
E-Mail: [email protected]
online orders: www.teleapotheke.de
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ice cafe Dolomiten
We are the Panciera family and we want
to tempt your mouth with amazing homeDo you like good food?
made italian ice cream! From banana-split
to Schwarzwald Becher. Try our famous Do you sometimes need a comfy bed and a
spaghetti-ice. Bring the kids down for our nice breakfast?
mickey mouse ice. Or a great place to meet Then come and enjoy a wide variety of delicious meals in
friends and enjoy our sidewalk cafe with a our restaurant. Bountiful Salads, great Schnitzels, handlatte macchiato or one of our many selections made Pizzas and traditional German cuisine await you.
of coffees. Friendly people and wonderful hoOr stay awhile in our
made italian ice cream. Open 7 days a week
clean rooms with private
from 9 am – 10 pm (closed from beginning of
baths and free Wi-Fi
november till the end of February) A taste of
Italy in Baumholder since 1966
Reichenbacherstr.1
55774 Baumholder
Poststraße 1 a · 55774 Baumholder
Phone: 0 67 83 / 43 95
www.hotel-westrich.de
Phone: 06783/5872
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Barbecue Restaurant & Hotel
Nice and well kept rooms with private bathroom.
Specials: steaks and BBQ-ribs from the open fire
served in a nice and cosy atmosphere.
Sunday closed
Poststraße 12 · 55774 Baumholder
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.zumstadtkrug.de
Restaurants, ice cream & more on Poststraße.
www.getraenke-fritsch.de
l Renting by party tents
Portofino Baumholder
Poststraße 9
l Beverage Store
• Guinness, Kilkenny, Cider & Pils on tap •
• Wide selection of irish & scottish specialist whiskeys •
• Pool and darts •
• A friendly welcome in our english speaking pub •
l wholesale trade
l retail trade
Our reliable co-operation partners.
Harry Giszas
gardening and landscaping
Flowershop
Poststraße 4 · 55774 Baumholder
Phone: 0 67 83 / 45 02 · Fax: 0 67 83 / 72 34
www.westricherlandschaftsbau.de
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Eric´s Garage
Towing Service
Car Repairs
Junk Yard
55774 Baumholder
Berschweilerstraße 11
Telefon (06783) 5937
Telefax (06783) 1368
E-Mail [email protected]
Bäckerei Thilo Schäfer
Kennedyallee 10
55774 Baumholder
Telefon: 0 67 83 / 18 87 11
Telefax: 0 67 83 / 99 99 96 4
Haus Albert
“BIERSTUBE” RESTAURANT
• rooms for family-and company parties
available for up to 130 people
• in the summer beer garden open
• 2 double rooms each for € 40
without breakfast
Our action days:
Thursday and Friday:
Pizza night –
any pizza
for € 6.00
Friday:
Schnitzel day –
every escalope with
French fries and salad
for € 6.95
Am Markt 5 • 55777 Berschweiler • ++49 (0) 67 83/58 60
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to NORMA Baumholder gets one
bottle
shower gel for free!
Only one bottle per person.
No cash payment possible.
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CONTENTS
Inh. Gerd Zimmer
Abo-Angebot
For only 35,- € you can tan for nearly
120 minutes
Photo by Alice Verberne
Cover photo Thalichtenberg Castle located approximately 8 miles from Baumholder. Read the feature
story about the castle on page 22-23.
Ergoline Avantgarde
Mega Sun 6800
Ergoline 600 Turbo
You can tan:
8 minutes for 2,80 €
35 cents
per minute
Tanning times are completely adjustable according to your wishes
In the Know, where to find Family and MWR Info on the Rock .........
Job Opportunities ............................................................................................
Java Cafe .............................................................................................................
Warrior Zone & BOSS ...................................................................................
Nick‘s Place .......................................................................................................
Bowling, ..............................................................................................................
Golf......................................................................................................................
Sports & Fitness ...............................................................................................
Outdoor Recreation .......................................................................................
Outside the Gate: Thalichtenberg Castle....................................................
Creative Arts Center ......................................................................................
Rheinlander........................................................................................................
Special Events, Theater, Music & Entertainment ........................................
Aquatics ..............................................................................................................
Library ................................................................................................................
Phone numbers.................................................................................................
Auto Skills ..........................................................................................................
Child and Youth School Services...................................................................
Valued Added Tax .............................................................................................
ACS .....................................................................................................................
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On the cover from left to right: watermelon eating contest at the Independence Day
celebration, whole roasted pig from the kitchen of Siggi Zimmer, sunrise over Thallichtenberg castle near Baumholder, Rolling Hills Golf course at sunrise, chef Ziggi Simmer,
bronze sculpture of washer woman in downtown Baumholder, one of the famous dishes
made at the Rheinlander Community Club, Bill Clark from Striker’s Bowling Center,
Baumholder Welcome Home ceremony, troops return from down range, bridge at the
lake in downtown Baumholder.
Special thanks to Sarah Redicker and Jana Daniel
for their selfless contributions to
the USAG Baumholder Marketing Office.
Producer
Alice Verberne
Ergoline 450
Ergoline 500
30 cent per minute
You can tan:
… but you can also adjust your preferred tanning time.
Your tanning salon in Baumholder
Opening times
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sundays and holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hauptstraße 37 • Telephone 0 67 83 / 22 14
Korngasse 12 • 55774 Baumholder
Telephone: 0 67 83 / 1 88 80
Monday:
Giant Schnitzel
with your choice of one sides
9,00 €
Tuesday:
Your choice of pizza
includes side salad and drink
6,00 €
Wednesday:
˝All you can eat˝ BBQ ribs
9,99 €
Thursday:
Your choice of pasta
includes side salad and drink
6,00 €
Friday:
˝All you can eat˝ chicken wings
7,50 €
Family and MWR Marketing Office
Dragoon Circle Bldg 8680, Room 209, Baumholder, Germany 55774
Box 18, Unit 23746, APO AE 09034 . 49-6783-66263; 314-485-6263
The USAG Baumholder Family & MWR Marketing Division is responsible for the production of the Rock Magazine, which is the unofficial
annual magazine for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR) activities within the Baumholder Military Community.
Contents are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. European
Command. The distribution, mentions or use of any sponsors products, services, or funds by the U.S. Army does not express or imply an
endorsement of the sponsor. All submissions are subject to editing. The appearance of paid advertisements in this magazine does not constitute endorsement by the DoD, the United States Army or the USAG Baumholder MWR fund. Everything advertised in this magazine shall
be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical/
mental handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal
opportunity policy is confirmed, MWR shall refuse to accept advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The information in
this issue is current at the time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation, please contact the facility.
Print costs, printing and labor of this product by MediaPrintGmbH.
The hotel is open 24 hours.
The restaurant is open Monday to
Saturday from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm
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BEST SOURCES FOR FAMILY AND MWR INFORMAITON ON THE ROCK
from the editor
Check out the bulletin board facing the
area where the community mailroom distributes packages, bldg 8667. Posters on
FMWR upcoming events and activities for
FMWR are located in the glass case.
Finally, updates are continually posted on
digital signage in select Family and MWR
facilities and on the five outdoor marquees located on Smith Barracks.
...need a job?
Contact Morale, Welfare and Recreation
to find out about available positions at
Non-appropriated Fund Civilian Personnel Office (NAF CPO at 485-6566 or
06783-6-6566) 0049-0-6783-6-1630 or
485-1630.
Where to start your job search
Contact the employment readiness
advisor in Baumholder at 485-8188. The
employment readiness advisor offers help
with resumes and can answer a plethora
of employment questions.
Coaches needed
Coaches and officials are always needed
for sporting events. For more information
on how to become a coach or official, call
the Baumholder Sports Office at (06783)
-6-6671 or mil 485-6671/7176/6615.
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Photo by David Delisio
Certified fitness instructors needed
Baumholder Physical Fitness Centers
needs certified group exercise instructors,
personal trainers, martial arts and dance.
Register to teach:
Call (06783) -6-6671 or
mil 485-6671/7418.
Get paid to be creative
The Creative Arts Center is looking for
paid and volunteer teachers for classes
such as sewing, quilting, pottery, painting
(acrylic, oil and/or watercolor), drawing,
sculpting and cake decorating. For more
information call DSN 485-6687 or 0678366687 or come by the Creative Arts
Center in Bldg 8104 on Smith Kaserne
Tu-F 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sa Noon - 5 p.m. or
email: usarmy.baumholder.imcom-fmwrc.
[email protected].
Get your work published
Do you have a talent for writing or
photography? AdvantiPro will consider
your work such as vacation photos and
articles in the weekly local newspaper,
the Kaiserslautern American. Send photos
and stories to [email protected].
Writers may also submit articles for
consideration to Stars and Stripes. Send
submissions to [email protected]
for consideration.
Child and Youth School
Services is hiring
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding
career that you can take with you wherever you’re stationed? Then consider
employment with Baumholder Child,
Youth and School Services? We offer full
time, part time and flexible appointment
positions in a variety of programs. Starting
pay is $10.49 an hour, with the option
for a higher salary if you have previous
related experience or education. Benefits
may include paid sick and annual leave,
401K, insurance and tuition assistance.
CYSS job opportunities may be found at
www.usajobs.gov or be on the lookout
for one of our job fairs. We look forward
to having you as part of our team because
CYSS is where you belong.
Baumholder Youth Sports & Fitness Volunteer
Coaches Needed
A good coach improves your game. A
great coach improves your life. -- Michael
S. Josephson. If you are interested in being
a coach for Baumholder Youth Sports
and Fitness, call 485-7210 or Civ 067836-7210.
BEST SOURCES FOR FAMILY AND MWR INFORMAITON ON THE ROCK
For more information:
Welcome to Baumholder
Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Baumholder
Am Weiherdamm 1 - 55774 Baumholder
Phone: 06783-81-0 - Fax: 06783-81-60
Take you time to relax and enjoy the possibilities of our activities.
Many various events which take place all the year invite
you to a trip with your whole family.
Hiking trails
Nordic Walking
Mountainbiking
Sportevents
Markets, guided walking and city tours
Old town festival and Rallye
[email protected]
www.vgv-baumholder.de
[email protected]
www.baumholder.de
Enjoy the time in our beautiful city
and discover the region
heart of the “Dreiländereck”
Have you ever been walking in 15 minutes to three countries?
Do you want to enjoy french castles, luxemburgian wine and roman villas in Germany? Do you want to see where the Schengen
Treaty was signed? Come to Perl and enjoy the borderless region
France-Germany-Luxemburg … only 90 km
from Baumholder. Feel free to contact us, we
speak English.
Tourist-Information Perl
Trierer Straße 28, 66706 Perl
Tel.: 0 68 67-6 61 05, E-Mail: [email protected], Internet: www.perl-mosel.de
Tourist Information OfƂce
Opening times
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IN THE KNOW – STAYING SMART ON THE ROCK
need a
job?
SKIES Instructors Needed
Make money with your talent.
Tutor or teach children
cooking, sewing, art, music,
dancing or any special skill
or craft of which you have
firsthand knowledge. Contact
SKIES at mil 485-6969/6641 or
Civ 06783-6-6969/6641.
Love children? Family Child Care
(FCC) is the place to be.
If you are interested in starting
your own childcare business,
FCC can help. Have the best
of both worlds: Stay at home
with your child and earn from
$20,000 to $40,000 or more
per year. Family Child Care
leads to a long-lasting career
and continuing opportunities
for professional growth by
offering Child Development
Associate and FCC Accreditation. Join our winning team
and apply to be the best. Call
FCC to get started 485-6588,
06783-66588.
HIRED Apprenticeship Program
For teens 15-18 years of age,
Hired offers experiences
within distinct career paths to
help teens develop employer-
valued abilities to succeed in
the competitive job market.
The program structure offers
four 12-week terms to work
after school/weekends in areas
such as food service, child care,
outdoor recreation, libraries,
fitness centers and golf. To
apply for enrollment, contact
the Wetzel Teen Center, bldg
8875. Call 485-6348, 06783-66348 to find out more today.
Photo by Ignacio Rubalcava
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IN THE KNOW – STAYING SMART ON THE ROCK
Gemstone
Adventure Show
Visit our
fascinating show
of glittering
precious stones and
minerals.
Factory Outlet
for jewellery, precious stones
and minerals.
Huge selection and
major price advantages.
Edelstein–Erlebniswelt www.edelsteinIdar-Oberstein
Nahestr. 42
erlebniswelt.de
Cell phones with or without a plan,
unlocked cell phones, prepaid, chargers, cases ...
Best service in town!
Bahnhofstraße 5, 55774 Baumholder
Telefon 0 67 83/18 96 66
Tel. +49 (0) 67 83 - 1 88 89 77
Bahnhofstraße 4
55774 Baumholder
www.haarschnittstelle.de
iPhones
We accept
Fuel cards
Car wash
Bakery
Authorized Ford dealer
Fo r d w a r r a n t y w o r k
body collision repair & painting
mechanical repair
all european and US-cars
all insurance companies
call: 0 67 82/ 25 22
Body + Paint + Repair
Service for all types of vehicles
Towing + tire ser vice
Credit cards + Dollars are welcome
ESSO Schäfer Baumholder Auto Schäfer
0 67 83 - 13 72 • Berschweiler Straße 9 • 0 67 83 - 30 31
15 minutes drive from Baumholder
address: Industriegebiet 3 • 55768 Hoppstädten-Weiersbach
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JAVA CAFE
coffee specials
Photos from left to right,
Baumholder windmills
by Dennis Johnson,,
Baumholder Golf
Course, by David Delisio,
Veteran‘s Day Ceremony,
by Ignacio Rubalcava.;
Java Cafe operations
assistant Kristi Conde
serves Tony Ramsey
coffee.
Java cafe staff photo
courtesy Baumholder
Family and MWR..
The place to have a beverage, serf the web for free and socialize
Savor the flavor at the Java Cafe
Hours of operation Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8am – 5 p.m. Closed Sun. & federal holidays
Located in the community mailroom, bldg. 8661; 485-6439 or +49-0-6783-6-6439
Try our coffee favorites: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Latte, Raspberry Mocha or Dark Chocolate
Free WiFi at the Java Café
The Java Cafe is a great
location for Family Readiness
Group meetings and socializing. You may also relax with
your laptop taking advantage
of the free wireless internet
connection to stay connected
with your friends and family
while trying the coffee specials
that are updated throughout
the year to reflect the changing seasons. The Java Cafe
team serves seasonal specials
such as Peach Melba, Creme
Brulee, Chocolate Covered
Almond, Chocolate Amaretto,
Pumpkin Spice, Irish Spice,
free wifi
Free
delivery
We take
Dollars
Im Höfchen, 55774 Baumholder
Every order will be made
Opening hours
Restaurant: 5 pm–10 pm
fresh when you call us
German-Italian
Delivery Service: 5 pm–11 pm
Specialities
closed on Mondays except on German holidays
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Apple Pie, Strawberry Javaccino )and more. Feel free to
ask the helpful staff what is on
offer for special promotion.
Also ask for a Java Cafe loyalty
card. Get the required number
of stamps, turn in the completed card and receive a free
drink. It is the Java Cafe’s way
of saying thanks for being such
a great customer.
The Java Café coffee traveler
is a portable coffee urn. It is
$15 and comes with 8 cups,
sugars and creamers. Great
for meetings, school functions
or for the office.
WARRIOR ZONE – BOSS – NICKS PLACE AT SHOOTERS
service
travel
growth
Warrior Zone
485-7339 or +49-0-6783-6-7339
CMR bldg 8661, RM 149 (location in 2012)
bldg 8106 on Museum Strasse (location in 2013)
Plugged in
The key feature of the Warrior Zone is its technology.
The facility offers free internet access, live action video,
online multi-player competitions, home theater viewing,
advanced sound systems and
an ice hockey table. They have
three major video gaming
consoles, PS3, Xbox 360 and
Wii, with over 50 games and
over 100 movies from which
to select.
Designed with the Soldier in mind
The Warrior Zone is a Soldier-only facility but guests are
welcome when accompanied
by their sponsor/friend.
Soldiers are allowed to bring
food into the facility. Aside
from having computers that
are used for entertainment
purposes, single Soldiers have
free computers to handle personal business such as checking bank accounts or Leave
and Earnings Statement and to
contact loved ones.
Computers are CAC enabled
for Soldiers who would like to
do online training to advance
their careers.
Baumholder’s Interim Warrior Zone
is only the beginning
Plans to build a new much
larger facility from the ground
up are currently under way.
Plans for the new center will
include a lounge, flat screen
TVs, pool tables and several
gaming stations, among other
amenities aimed at taking the
edge off of the rigors of life in
the Army.
B.O.S.S. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
485-8251 or +49-0-6783-6-8251
Located at the Warrior Zone locations
BOSS Adopt-a-Road
BOSS members meet once a
month to help keep streets
tidy. Adopt-a-Road is way
for BOSS members to get
involved in the community and
make a difference by keeping
our environment clean. Earn
promotion points, help the
Baumholder Military Community, and stay involved; join
today.
See Europe with BOSS
Monthly BOSS trips are offered to locations in Germany
and surrounding countries.
BOSS Soldiers are encouraged
to obtain a tourist passport
in order to participate on the
maximum options of trips
locations available. Participants
must be a single Soldier or a
geographical bachelor to participate in activities.
Quality of Life Programming
BOSS Soldiers meet at the
Warrior Zone once per
month to go over Quality of
Life issues and put forward
input on how to improve their
program.
Photo by Ignacio Rubalcava of Ann
Marie Bond Detavernier welcoming single
Soldiers back from deployment. Photo by
Adam Good of Gen. George S. Patton‘s
granddaughter, Helen, sharing a laugh
with former BOSS presiden Jenlin Wang.
Hotel-Restaurant „Zum Stern“
HH superior
Inh. Michael Rech
Owned by the Rech family since 1954 the
hospitality provided here, the pleasant atmosphere and the range of leisure time options
make it an unforgettable stay for you. We
are happy to spoil you in our restaurant (100
seats) with regional and seasonal specialities.
Our extensive buffet offer for groups awaits
you. Comfortable hotel rooms with a private
bath and free internet access ensure you will
have a pleasant stay.
Quick lunch from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
dinner from 17:00 - 21:30
We are open all day on Sunday.
Ausweilerstraße 2 • 55774 Baumholder • Tel. 06783/5877
Fax 06783/5055 • [email protected] • www.zum-stern-baumholder.de
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food
Photo by Chris Laurion of
Soldiers enjoying a night
out at Nick‘s place..
Nick’s place
Shooters Sports Bar & Diner
Bldg 8167 next to Outdoor Recreation,
(just down the hill from the Shoppette on Smith Barracks).
Nick Colbert, manager of
Nick’s Place, located in the
Shooter’s building next to
ODR, offers a variety of food
and beverage options and is
within walking distance from
the single Soldier barracks.
Try the awesome chicken
wings with your choice of
over 10 flavors.
Home delivery
Don’t have time to hang out
at the facility? Call in your
order for takeout or home
delivery at 06783-6-7004.
Delivery costs $1.50 per
order to Smith Barracks and
the Wetzel Housing (every
day except Wednesday) from
5 p.m.-11 p.m. Deleveries not
available off base, but folks are
welcome to do takeout at no
extra cost.
Monday - Poker
Bring your friends for a
fun night of no-limit Texas
Hold’em. Starts at 8 p.m.
Tuesday - 2-4-1 Beer
8-10 p.m.
Wednesday - closed
Thursday - Ladies Night
with half-priced drinks from 8
p.m. to midnight.
Friday & Saturday - Karaoke
Come out to sing karaoke to
your favorite tunes with DJ
MicLovin every Friday from 9
p.m. - 2 a.m.
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Saturday - Beer Pong Tourney
10 p.m.
Sunday - Sports Night
Enjoy free chips and salsa
while watching your favorite
sporting events. Depending on
time of year, the drop-down
projector and four flat screen
televisions will play what is
hot in the sporting world such
as American football, soccer,
race car driving, baseball and
mixed martial arts.
Sunday - Family Night 6-9 p.m.
Kid‘s meal half price with purchase
of adult meal.
music
tournaments
INFORMATION FOR DRIVERS
AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
There are different laws in
every country on Earth. That
makes it essential for you
to familiarize yourself with
the laws of the land in which
you are driving your vehicle
in order to protect your
rights. Legislation in Germany
offers many advantages for
motorists.
Any motorist in Germany
whose car has been damaged
by another road user is free
as a matter of principle to
appoint an expert of his choice
to assess the damage to his
vehicle.
Preserving all the evidence
of the extent of damage and
the size of a claim in this way
ensures that the injured party
receives the full amount of
damages owing to him. As a
rule, if selling a repaired car
that has been involved in an
accident, there is a duty to
disclose this fact. A damage
report, which is free of charge
to the injured party, can be
used to give a prospective
purchaser information about
the exact extent of damage.
The market value of a vehicle
is reduced in the event of a
traffic accident and ensuing
repairs. This decrease in value
is not normally quantified until
a report is completed. The
owner of the damaged vehicle
is paid for this decrease in
value by the insurer of the
other party. The insurer of
the person who caused the
damage must be provided
with proof of these costs in a
report.
The injured party is free to
have the repair costs refunded
by the other party on the basis
of a damage report submitted
by him (notional invoice) or to
arrange for the repairs to be
carried out, in which case the
garage claims the repair costs
directly from the insurer of
the other party and the injured
party does not have to pay in
advance. You have the right
here to have the vehicle fixed
at a garage of your choice.
If you need a hire car, you are
allowed a replacement vehicle
free of charge. Should you
not require a hire car, you
can apply for compensation
for loss of use; this is also
quantified in a report.
Always be skeptical if the
other party’s liability insurance
offers to handle the entire
claim for you. With this type
of claims control, there is a
high risk that the claim will not
be adjusted in your interest
but as the insurer sees fit.
Your independent advisers
(lawyers and vehicle experts)
are often excluded by this
so-called claims management,
to your ultimate disadvantage.
The injured party can also
appoint a trusted lawyer to
enforce claims. The costs
thus incurred must likewise
be borne by the insurer
of the person who caused
the accident. Exercise your
statutory rights in your own
interests and in the interests
of your wallet. Be sure to seek
a full settlement of your claim
rather than a rapid one.
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are available to give you
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BOWLING
Striker‘s Bowling Center in Baumholder
Bldg. 8105, Smith Barracks
Monday-Thursday
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday and Federal Holidays
1 p.m.-9 p.m.
06783-6-6569 or DSN 485-6569
Visit or call Strikers to find out
more at (06783) 6-6569
or mil 485-6569.
Tournaments
Striker’s offers just-for-fun
tournaments throughout the
year. Check with Striker’s or
go to their website for more
information.
Strike Zone Snack Bar
Bldg. 8105 Smith Barracks
Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Adult Volunteers needed for
Sunday and Federal Holidays
Young American Bowling Alliance
1 p.m.-8 p.m.
The USBC sanctioned youth
Birthday Party Program
Take the stress out of planning your next birthday party.
$13.95 pp includes themed
plates, cups, cutlery, napkins,
curling ribbon and balloons,
2 slices of pizza and drinks,
2 hours of unlimited bowling
with shoe rental and bowling
coupon for each guest. For
your convenience, set up is
done by the Bowling Center
staff.
View package at www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/
bowling.asp. Check out our
catalog on www.baumholder.
army.mil, click on “MWR,”
then “bowling,” and look
to the right column for the
downloadable party packet.
league is for children 18 and
under. Youth can participate
in the Pepsi-Cola Youth Bowling Championships to earn
awards and patches.
The Young American Bowling
Alliance, YABA, is looking for
children (ages 6 and up) and
adult volunteers to run their
program. If you or your child
wants to get involved with a
cool sport that anyone can
play, give bowling a try. The
cost to join will be determined
once the league has been
established. Join USBC Youth
bowling today.
Retro Bowl
Join us every Tuesday at 4
p.m. Enjoy prices from the
past. Retro Bowl lets you have
fun for 50 cents per game of
bowling and 50 cents for shoe
rental. You won’t be able to
have this much fun anywhere
else for these prices,so let
Striker’s be your place to be
entertained every Tuesday.
Party Time Bowling
Every Saturday night, we turn
off the lights and turn up the
fun beginning at 8 p.m. Check
out our new Light and Sound
system, along with our GIANT
TV screens on each lane.
Listen to your favorite songs
or watch your favorite movie
while enjoying great food at
our Strike Zone Snack Bar
every Saturday night.
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• We buy from businesses and private households
• Daily top prices for small quantities upon delivery
• For larger quantities we will gladly provide containers
Low-priced remaining stock sale
of tools and small appliances
Monday to Friday
From 8.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 1.00 am to 5.00 pm
Josef Keller GmbH
55779 Heimbach/Nahe, Hauptstraße 57–59
www.schrott-keller.de
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Photo of Striker’s Bowling Center
winner by Sharon Parker
• up to 7 people
• 140 m2
• 3 doubles
• 1 children’s room
• 2 bathrooms
• 1 guest bathroom
price: 150 e/day
departure cleaning: 100 e
Please speak with Monika Heidrich under
01 51/ 12 03 97 20 if you’re interested.
GOLF
stay active all year-round
Golf at Rolling Hills
Summer Weekdays - 12 pm to 8 pm, weekends/holidays- 9am to 8 pm.
(Hours will increase/decrease with the season)
Upper Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg 8888, near the swimming pool. 485-7299 or+49-0-6783-6-7299
Rolling Hills is a 9-hole golf
course, with practice green,
driving range, pro shop, and
club house. A variety of golfing
opportunities exist including
normal open play, tournaments with different types of
styles of play, and instruction
for children to adults. The
course is open March through
November and is closed
December through February.
The course is available to anyone, age 6 and up. Children,
16 and under, must have adult
supervision.
by some of the game’s biggest
names in clubs, balls, shoes,
gloves, clothing and accessories. If they don’t have what
you want in stock, the pros
at the shop will be happy to
special order it for you at no
extra cost.
Driving Range
Tournaments and Instruction:
Practice facilities are state
of the art with a full practice
green for improving putting
skills and a driving range with
open air and covered stations,
two teaching booths and a
sand bunker. Tokens for the
driving range are available
for purchase at the pro shop
during normal operating hours.
Retail Sales:
The pro shop carries an assortment of golfing products,
Club house:
The club house seats up to
60 people. The party room
is available for $75 for small
functions of up to 60
people; great for retirement
or hail and farewells.
The tournament schedule
is varied, with normally two
tournaments per month. One
is usually American sponsored
and the other is German couse club sponsored.
Men’s/Ladies Days are typically held on Wednesday and
usually start in May and end
sometime in November, depending on the weather.
Non-members need to pay
greens fees for all events. The
deadline for tournament sig-
nup is noon of the last working
day before the tournament,
unless announced differently. To complete tournament
registration, the player must
pay for the event in advance.
Keep in mind that persons
who sign up for a tournament
and just do not show up will
not receive a refund.
The golf course is open for public play 15 minutes after the
last group tees off in events
requiring tee times. The golf
course will open for public
play 15 minutes after the last
group passes the first tee in
shotgun start tournaments.
Entry fees:
Rolling Hills sponsored events
are generally $35 for members
and $40 for non-members,
(except Club Champs. which
is $60 for members and $75
for non-members). German
co-use club sponsored tournaments are 22 Euros.
Kids Saturday golf clinics are
held one Saturday each month
from April through November
(weather dependent). Clinic
cost is $5 per visit. The entry
fee includes clubs, balls, and
the lesson. The Spring Ladies
Clinic is 3 sessions of golf instruction culminating in a 9 hole
mini tournament on the last
day for the cost of $50. Golf
balls and clubs provided.
All tournaments and instructions
clinics are open to everyone
with the exceptions of the
club championships (American
and German) and the German
league play once a year.
Note:
Prices and times are subject
to change. Please call for any
information and to make teetimes.
Thursday Night Scramble, every
Thursday night during the
playing season is a 9 hole
scramble. Teams are picked
by drawing and the sign up
deadline is 5:45 pm. Entry fee
is $15.
Photo by David Delisio.
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SPORTS
Sports Office: Making it fun to stay in shape
Hours: Hall of Champions; Monday – Fri 0530-2100; Sat, Sun and holidays (federal and training) 0900 – 1700
Mountaineer: Monday – Fri 0530-1900; closed on weekends
Hall of Champions 8105 Museum Strasse on Smith barracks
Mountaineer 8220 Infantry Avenue on Smith Barracks
Phone 485-303/7418/71766671/ or +49-0-6783-6-6303/7418/71766671,
Aquatics: 485-7093 or +49-0-6783-6-7093
8897 Upper Wetzel, next to Rolling Hills Golf Course
FREE Fitness Orientations
Schedule an appointment at
your convenience to learn
all about what programs and
equipment are available. The
program is available for participants 18 years of age or older.
Sign up at Hall of Champions
Sports Office Mon. through
Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Hall of Champions Fitness Center
features a newly
renovated floor.
Photo courtesy af
Baumholder Physical
Fitness Center, and
Family and MWR
staff member Bernd
Kurth.
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Try classes such as Aikido, Vinyasa
Flow, Morning Spin, Evening Spin,
Tone, Lift and Clinch, Power Yoga,
Ballet and Body Sculpt
All fitness levels are welcome
to attend. Classes are $4 per
class or you may buy a pack of
10 tickets for $30.
Does the prospect of being
strapped to an agonizing medieval
torture device sound preferable
to a spending an hour in a spin
class? It is time to conquer
your fear of Spin. Our spin
instructor is here to soothe
your misconceptions and
shed some light on one of the
best, most maligned forms
of exercise. Indoor cycling is
accessible to exercisers of all
levels. Stop at Mountaineer
Fitness Center for a fabulous
spin class while tightening your
body and brightening your day.
Check out the TRX Suspension
Training System at the Physical
Fitness Center.
TRX is suggested as a rehabilitation tool as well as a
program for hardcore athletic
training. To use the equipment, show your ID card to
the front desk of the Hall of
Champions or Mountaineer
Fitness Center; and the staff
will provide you with the TRX
System, an exercise guide and
a brief TRX orientation. TRX
training combines strength
training and cardio using the
participants own body weight.
User can effortlessly control
the resistance and level of
difficulty by simply shifting the
position of their body.
Reserve a sporting facility venue
such as Minnick Field, Soldier
Park, Hall of Champions Floor, or
the Mountaineer Fitness Center
Combative Room for a unit
function. All you have to do
is contact the Baumholder
Sports Office. You must submit a memorandum requesting
use. All reservations are on a
first come, first-served basis,
so remember to submit early.
Sporting amenities include a
family room equipped with
televisions and DVD player
(for parents with small children), sauna’s, dressing rooms,
free fitness classes (as per
schedule) and wide screen
televisions in cardio workout
area
The Baumholder Fitness
Centers host various events
throughout the year such as
the IMCOM Officials Clinic,
where interested participants
may train to become a qualified sports official. The course
is free and once completed,
officials may be paid for of-
SPORTS
group sports
fitness classes
weight training
Photos of Soldiers and civilians enjoying various activities
offered by the Baumholder Fitness Centers.
Photos courtesy af Baumholder Physical Fitness Center,
and Family and MWR staff member Bernd Kurth.
ficiating games. For additional
information call the Baumholder Sports Office at 4856671/7176.
Monthly community runs
Join us for the Breast Cancer
Awareness 5K Run, Turkey
Trot, Jingle Bell Jog, St. Patrick’s Day Run, Army 10-Miler,
Army Birthday, Memorial Day
and Independence Day runs.
The Self-Defense Workout
This class is held at Mountaineer Fitness Center and is
currently offered for free. This
class helps students develop
self-defense skills in a noncontact workout.
Yoga classes are taught at the
Mountaineer Fitness Center and are
free on certain days
This full body strength and
flexibility training challenges
and relaxes your muscles,
mind and spirit. The Sculpt &
Tone/Body Sculpting class is
held at the Mountaineer Fitness Center and is currently
offered for free. This functional fitness program helps
strengthen the body.
Zumba dance is an exciting and
effective fusion of international
Latin dance and cardio as a
workout. The class is offered
for $4 per session or participants may purchase advance
tickets in bulk for $30 for a
pack of ten.
Note: this class will be offered as
soon as we fill the instructor slot.
Adult Ballet currently costs
$85/month. Get a great workout while polishing your poise,
posture and confidence.
NOTE: Price and availability
of classes subject to change on
all programs and offerings.
Physiotherapy and Osteopathy
Detlef Müller
Ŷ
spinal specialist
Ŷ
medical and wellness treatment
Ŷ
visceral therapy
Ŷ
manual therapy
Ŷ
lymphdrainage
Ŷ
children and baby‘s treatments
Hauptstraße 15 · 55765 Birkenfeld
Telefon 0 67 82/4 03 43
[email protected]
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
cycle, swim, dive, shoot, ski, tour, fish
See the world, an adventure at a time
SCUBA & sky diving, camping, shooting, fishing, biking, kayaking, snowboarding...
Outdoor Recreation
Bldg. 8167,
Smith Barracks,
Closed Wednesday
Open all other days
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Call (06783) 6-7182 or
485-7182/6345/6202.
H
ave a hankering to see the
city of lights? Take a trip to
Paris with ODR. Perhaps you
want to get your hands on a
famous German hand-crafted
clock from the Black Forest
while on your European
tour? Whether it is shopping,
culture or sights you want to
see, ODR has the trip for you.
During the harvest season, try
a wine or beer fest. ODR has
trips to Oktoberfest and other
seasonal fests such as the Trier
Bread and Circus, Keukenhof
Tulip, Mosel Wine and many
Medieval Market festivals.
In the summer ODR goes
to some of the most famous
amusement parks in Europe
such as Euro Disney, Movie
World, Leogland and Europa
Park. ODR will even take
folks to concerts and conventions such as the Saarbrucken
Tattoo convention or the auto
show in Frankfurt if a minimum amount of paid sign-ups
are available to make each trip
a go. Call ODR for details on
the exact number of folks needed for each trip since each
trip depends on the size of the
bus and duration of the trip.
Besides one day and weekend trips, ODR also arranges
longer trips for those interested in visiting other countries.
Participants may go to the
beach, diving or tour various
locations to learn more about
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the culture. In recent years,
trips to Malta and Croatia
have been very popular. For
instance the trip to Pula, Croatia offers access to visit the
national park of Brijuni nearby
where there is a safari park, a
Byzantine castrum and a Roman residential villa in Verige
Bay. Pula has great diving opportunities that include sunken
Roman galleys and WW1I submarines. There is an aquarium
inside the one hundred and
eighteen-year old Austro-Hungarian fortress where visitors
have direct contact with fish in
an open tank.
The Malta trip offers divers
some of the best of the Mediterrenian. For non-divers,
there is the island of Gozo,
one of the oldest religous sites
in the world once known as
Gantija. Boat tours are available to three islands for waterfront dining. Other must-see
attractions on Gozo are the
Blue Hole and Inland Sea.
Note: prices and times subject
to change. Contact ODR/
Rod and Gun Club for the
most recent pricing and dates
available.
ODR Mountain Bike Program
has Cannondale full suspension mountain bikes available
to rent for $20 per day. Take
them out and give them a spin.
Baumholder offers beginner to
expert level local trail rides,
guided trips and self guided
tours. Don’t miss out on the
awesome trails from level one
to three (easy rides, technical
and advanced).
Guided trips are available to
the Pfalzerwald (about 1.5
hours from Baumholder near
Landau) offering 15-70 km of
epic single-track bike trails.
ODR needs groups of 8 to
make the trips a go. The group
may be split into ability levels
to ride the course. 40 Rental
Bikes are available.
Get back to nature; go camping
The Family and MWR campground is located five minutes
from main post on Upper
Wetzel near Rolling Hills Golf
Course. The Campground
is available for rent all year
round. ODR has 40 RV Sites
available at $10 per day and
three group sites for up to
100 people available at $35
per day. RV and group sites
include fire pits and grills. The
campground area and next to
driving range; cost is $30.
The campground can handle
large groups and is open year
round. Reservations made
earlier are best since the best
sites for the summer are reserved months in advance.
. Available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
ODR High ropes course
and team building program
The program costs $45 per
person; minimum of eight people required for program.
Fishing pond
ODR has access to a pond
stocked with Rainbow Trout
(pan size and up) just five
minutes from main post. Customers do not need a license
to fish in our pond, but will
need a permit. Coordination
for a permit to fish for the day
is available through ODR for
$15 for a three-fish limit, $25
for a five-fish limit. If a person
is caught fishing without the
required permit, they could be
fined by the German government. Group rates vary with
size/amount of time fished.
Trap and Skeet Range
30rd trap $6
15rd skeet $3
30rd skeet $6
25rd rolling rabbit $6
15rd rolling rabbit $3
Range hours are from 10001500 hours, every day of the
week except Wednesday.
Open year round. Must have
range safety class before use.
Class offered at ODR range.
Guns cost is $5. No reservations taken. Available on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Paintball field
If you have your own equipment, field usage fee is $10
per person, per day.
If you need equipment, the
field usage and equipment
checkout fee is $20 per person, per day.
Special rates of $10 per person, per day are available for
unit training time. The paintball field is open all year.
Hours of operation: 10001700 hrs. Max number of
participants per session or day
is 100. Group reservations
are only taken on weekdays.
Reserve at least one week in
advance.
Archery
The archery range is located near the Trap and Skeet
range. Children under the age
of 18 must be accompanied
by an adult, and are allowed
to practice only under adult
supervision. Individuals must
reserve a time for instruction on how to safely use the
equipment, and then will be
given access to the range.
Instructors may also show
students how to make their
own bow. Interested participants may make a reservation
to purchase the kits and then
build the bows. These bows
are usually traditional native
American style bows. The
instructor will show students
OUTDOOR RECREATION
how to make lines, fletching,
arrows and all the parts
students need to make a bow
that would have been typically
used in the 1600s.
Learn how to fish
Learn the skill of fly-fishing
from a certified German
fishing guide with a one day
Rod and Gun Club introduction course. Tackle and day
pass are included. Course
requires an eight-person minimum to make the course a
go. ODR also offers intensive
three-day courses.
Fly fishing
Weekend seminars to learn
the art of fly fishing are
scheduled depending on the
season. Individuals learn fly
tying and casting. The seminar
is free. Afterwards, students
are able to attend a fishing day
(cost is 20 Euros per person)
and is held at the Forellehof in
Berfink, Germany.
German Hunting Course
This eight-week German
hunting course is offered over
weekends, and twice per
week, for $150 per person.
Attendees will become a
licensed hunter in Germany
with all weapon privileges. The
hunting license costs extra
(approximately 186 Euros).
Hunting insurance costs about
120 Euros and is good for
three years. A minimum of 15
people is required.
Skydiving
Bitberg Aeroclub takes Value
Added Tax forms and ODR
will assist with getting you into
the sport. The club member
instructors speak English and
offer static line and accelerated
freefall.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Beach or mountain, imagine yourself here enjoying the best tha tEurope has to offer.
Make your experience hassle-free by joining Outdoor Recreation on one of their
fabulous destinations. Photos courtesy Baumholder ODR and the marketing office.
Trips can be done by reservation. Germany usually has class
on water so many folks who
are interested in a relaxing
day trip will be interested in
trying kayaking for a fun family
trip. Patrons may rent vests,
paddles, canoes, helmets and
kayaks to take out on their
own, or schedule a trip with a
minimum of eight participants
through ODR.
ling is flexible and weekends
don’t have to be consecutive.
All equipment is supplied.
Students are encouraged to
purchase mask, fins and snorkel. Dive center also offers
all necessary equipment for
purchase at a discounted price
for new students. ODR also
offers advanced SSI courses
through instructor level 3.
Outdoor Rec can take the
hassle out of planning your ski
trip. If you sign up for a trip,
you will not have to worry
about finding the lifts, booking
a hotel or figuring out the cool
places to enjoy après-ski. The
staff will have all that taken
care of for you. They have
fantastic package ski deals that
offer both value and savings.
Austria Adventrue trips are offe-
Ski and snowboard equipment
Take the opportunity to enjoy
one of our long weekend
trips to Switzerland Austria
to make optimal use of the
federal holiday schedule. Call
ODR for a list of trips.
red over long weekends where
individuals will experience
class three water ways and will
have to pass a swimming test.
Cost for the trip is about 350
Euro per person.
SCUBA Certification
Course price is $395 and
online course work can be
completed for free before
completing the open water
diving. Diving consists of two
weekends and five open-water
dives at Kronau Lake. Schedu-
Adults can be outfitted with
gear for as low as $18 per
day. Patrons who are really
into gear may want to try the
upgraded demo ski package
with high-end gear, featuring
this year’s K-2 Crossfire name
brand retailing for about
$1,000 per pair. These parabolic skis, along with boots and
poles, rents for $36 per day
and is a smart move for folks
who would like to test out the
expensive stuff before plopping
down a wad of cash.
Day trips to the Black Forest
are offered on selected Saturdays during ski season and are
great for those wanting to get
into the sport.
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OUTSIDE THE GATE
Photo of Thalichtenberg Castle (left) by Alice Verberne and center & right) Chris Laurion.
290 million years of history, medieval markets, museums & fine dining
Thalichtenberg Castle
by Sarah Redicker
Burg Lichtenberg is a castle
surrounded by the beautiful
landscape in the Pfaelzer mountain
area. Because of its location on
top of a mountain, the first thing
you will notice is the beautiful
view. Just as good as the view is
the restaurant, the convenience
of a youth hostel, an interesting
church and no less than three
museums.
Burg Lichtenberg loosely translates to light filled mountain. The
castle was dubbed this because
the area was cleared of trees
which allowed more light to fall
onto the mountain on which it
was built.
Lichtenberg Castle was built
around 1200 AD by the Earls von
Veldenz. But there was a hitch: the
problem was that the earls did
not get permission to build a castle from the folks who controlled
the area. So, there ensued a fight
between the Bishops of Reims
(who technically controlled the
area) and the Earls of Veldenz who
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were supposed to protect the
area but not take it over.
One of the first documents
mentioning the castle is from the
bishops asking the earls to tear
down the construction. Lucky for
us, the earls ignored the bishop.
Even though we have evidence
that folks were interested in
fighting over the property, Burg
Lichtenberg was not a terribly important castle and few folks lived
in it. Even the owners (the Veldenz
family) preferred to live in their
comfortable city castle, and used
the Burg Lichtenberg only for
hunting parties or special events
to entertain guests.
In a way, we are lucky that nobody
really cared about the property
because what makes Lichtenberg
Castle so valuable and beautiful
today, is that it was never fought
over or destroyed in wars. The
only damages were caused by a
fire in 1799. Today the rebuilt area
of the castle is one of the largest
preserved castles in Germany
with a length of about 1395 feet.
It is free to enter, but those interested in history of the area may book
a tour in English in advance or join
one of the regularly scheduled ones
every Sunday and holiday at 3 p.m.
(in German). The tour costs 26
Euro per group to tour the castle,
46 Euro plus entry fee for one
museum or 62 Euro for a combined ticket for both museums.
Every first Saturday of the month
is reserved for civil and religious
wedding ceremonies. Book early,
since this is a popular venue by
contacting the Standesamt in Kusel
under the number 06381-9180 for
civil ceremonies and for a religious
ceremony (in the old castle church), contact 06381-1513.
The castle is an excellent venue
for other entertainment options
by renting the castle restaurant.
The restaurant, located within
the castle walls, has space for 140
people with two separate rooms.
To book, contact the restaurant at 06381-2633. It is closed
Mondays. If you need more space
for your guests it is possible rent
the Zehntscheune (where the
Naturkunde and Musikantenland
museums are located).
Want to learn more about the
area? Visit the three museums.
The first and smallest is the
Naturkunde Museum where you
can learn about the local flora
and fauna. If you walk further
up the stairs you will find the
Musikantenland-Museum. Here
you can find out about the famous
musicians this area generated and
then streamed out all over the
world in the time between 1850
and WWI. Many of these musicians also immigrated to America.
One of the most important
musicians from this time was
Georg Drumm. His most famous
composition is “Hail America”
from the year 1917. Since 1950
this composition is played at the
inaugurations of new American
presidents, so this year when we
get a new president, listen closely.
The third Museum is the Geoskop.
It mainly explains what this area
looked like around 290 million years ago, back in the Rotliegen age.
RHEINLANDER
Why did they put a geological
museum on the castle compound?
Because Burg Lichtenberg is
located right in the middle of
the biggest Rotliegen area in
Europe, therefore, this museum
is centered in the middle of the
area where all its exhibitions were
found.
One of the more interesting facets
of the museum is that it compares
ancient plants with their modernday “children” by showing which
plants and animals still exist today
that existed 290 million years ago.
A great example is the Axolotl
(a strange looking water animal
resembling a newt still found in
Mexico today). The name Axolotl
is an Aztec combination of the
word ‚atl‘ (water) and ‚Xolotl‘,
deity. So, loosely translated, axolotl
means „water monster“.
The Axolotl is about as long as
a Barbie doll and lives in water
holes in semi arid regions of
Mexico (so watch where you
step). Don’t worry about stepping
on a live one at the Geoskop,
you will find them in an aquarium
next to the fossilized skeleton of
one of their ancestors from 290
years ago. The “grandpa” version
is little bit bigger than ones still in
existance today. Also they show
you examples of existing plants
alongside fossilized version of
the same plants from the past.
Another highlight of the museum
is the ten foot long sweet water
shark fossil. The sharks look a
bit strange, although classified as
sharks they resemble crocodiles.
The animals used to swim just
outside the castle in an area that
was about 62 miles long and 25
miles wide. The biggest one in
the museum is called the white
shark because the skeleton is
white.
want to stay in Burg Lichtenberg
overnight (remember, don’t drink
and drive). With some planning
you may be able to get a room in
youth hostel located within the
castle compound. The rooms and
facilities are very clean and the
staff is amazing. The hostel has 106
rooms with a variation of beds
per room. Each room is equipped
with a shower and toilette. The
hostel has a bistro, café, snack area
and children’s play corner. Prices
include breakfast and start at 21
Euro per adult and 10.50 Euro per
child. The youth hostel is opened
year round except Christmas day;
to book, call 06381-2632.
There are a lot of events at Burg
Lichtenberg. The most interesting
are the middle age market at the
end of June and the medieval
Christmas market at the beginning
of December. Check the web for a
complete listing of events (in German) at www.pfaelzerbergland.de.
Need more info? Contact 063818429 or email burg-lichtenberg@
kv-kus.de.
Or contact the tourist information Kuseler Musikantenland
Trierstr.41 66869 Kusel Phone:
06381-424270..
You may also view the preparation room to see how the staff
works on the fossils.
The Geoskop is open from 1
April-31.October 10-5 p.m. and
from 1 November- 31 March
from 2-5 p.m. It costs 2.60 Euro
for adults and 2.10 for students.
You can also buy a family ticket
for 6.10 Euro. The Museum is
accessible for those using a
wheelchair with entries and
bathroom facilities to accommodate. Guided tours are available.
After a long day of cultural and
culinary experiences, you may
Situated in the lovely Westrich region
Booking is required
Family Edinger
55774 Baumholder/Westrich
• German cuisine
• Adjoining room available
for parties
Phone: 06783/2219
Fax: 06783/188701
Only 1 km away from the
Center of Baumholder
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ART CENTER
framing, retail, plaques, balloons, art and crafting classes
Baumholder Creative Arts Center
Creative Arts Center
Bldg. 8104,
Smith Kaserne, Baumholder
Tu-F, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sa, Noon-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays and US Holidays
Craft Retail Store
Get all your crafting supplies at
the Baumholder Creative Arts
Center. We carry items for
scrapbooking, fine arts, crochet
and knitting, sewing, general
crafts and cake decorating.
Professional Framing
Get stunning results at a
reasonable price with the
Baumholder Creative Art
Center. Whether you have
paintings, prints or military
art, they will advise and assist
with making your treasure a
true work of art such as fine
art. Projects are priced upon
design, size, frame and mat
selection. Hours of operation
are Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Call mil 485-6634 or
(06783)-6-6634 to set up an
appointment.
Plaque Shop
Need plaques for saying
farewell to a colleague, a unit
award to commend excellence or athletic achievement?
Plaques are perfect for military
awards and farewell gifts.
Customized plating for any occasion is also available. Plaques
range in size and are priced
based on design, size, and
material selection. For a price
quote, bring your require22
Retail Store:
06783-6-6687 or DSN 485-6687
Frame/Plaque Shop:
06783-6-6634 or DSN 485-6634
For more information email
usarmy.baumholder.imcom-fmwrc.
[email protected]
For more information about any of
our services or classes, visit us at
our Facebook page at Baumholder
Arts and Crafts or visit our blog
at www.baumholderartsandcrafts.
wordpress.com.
Photos from left to right: Painting by Ryder Matthews, students design art project
at Creative Art Center, submission into
the annual Spring Arts Festival.. Photos
courtesy the Creative Art Center.
ments to the plaque shop and
we’ll help you design your
customized layout. Projects
are usually available within two
weeks, but customers may
also request a 48-hour service
for an extra charge. Call the
Creative Arts Center Plaque
Shop at mil 485-6634 or civ
(06783)-6-6634.
project). Designed for beginner knitters, but all are welcome. Only $10 per person;
ask about our group discounts.
For dates and times, call DSN
485-6687 or 06783-6-6687.
Classes are subject to change
or cancellation.
Contact us for details on our
cancellation policy.
Sign-up deadline for all classes
is the day before class starts,
unless otherwise noted in the
description.
Take advantage of our discount policies on selected
classes. Buddy Discount: Bring
a friend and both receive a
25% discount. Group Discount:
Groups of 4 or more receive a
50% discount on entire cost.
Crochet (Beginners or Advanced)
Learn the simple and rewarding craft of crochet, a process
of creating fabric from yarn by
Balloon Center
looping it through a crochet
Next time you need balloons
hook. Advanced crochet
for your party, remember that will teach more complicated
we have both Mylar, latex and
stitches and techniques. Cost
new bubble balloons in a wide
is $10 per person for each
variety of shapes and colors.
class. Most course materials
Balloon delivery is available
are provided by the instructor;
anywhere on post in Baumchiefly for beginners. For dates
and times, call
holder. Stop by
DSN 485-6687
the Creative
The Creative Arts
Arts Center
Center is looking for or 06783-66687.
and place your
instructors to teach
order. A $5 delivery charge will
a variety of classes, Decoupage Dazzle
apply to each
See how easy
order. For more such as cake decorat- it can be to
information, call
ing, painting, drawing, decorate your
DSN 485-6687
cherished items
sewing, pottery and using the art
or 06783-6quilting.
6687.
of decoupage,
a craft dating
Knitting (Beginners or Advanced)
from 17th century Venice.
Learn: how to “cast-on” (to
You too can learn this art of
begin a project), two basic
decorating an object by gluing
knitting stitches, the imporpaper cutouts onto it in comtance of gauge, fixing mistakes, bination with special paint efand binding-off (to finish a
fects. Cost is $10 per person,
most materials are provided
by the instructor. Students are
encouraged to bring a small
object they would like decoupage. For dates and times, call
mil 485-6687 or 06783-66687.
Would you like to share your
unique skills and knowledge with
the community?
The Creative Arts Center is
now looking for instructors to
teach a variety of classes, such
as cake decorating, painting,
drawing, sewing, pottery and
quilting. Come by Bldg. 8104
to inquire about teaching your
craft.
RHEINLANDER COMMUNITY CLUB
Book your next party in the historic Rheinland
by Dani Jackson
H
aving a party in government
housing can get quite crowded, not to mention, no one
likes cleaning up. So where can
you go that has enough space
to accommodate hungry, energetic children or adults that
are ready to have a good time?
You guessed it—The Rheinlander Community Club.
Sure, this location is ideal
for community information
briefings and hail and farewells,
but did you know that you can
also rent out some of their
rooms? If you are having a huge
party, you can even rent the
entire building for only $300 per
function.
“People come in and want
to rent a room for birthday
parties, balls or a sit down dinner, the Rheinlander remains
a popular place because it’s
the largest building in Baumholder” says Bill Gromowski,
manager of the facility.
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So exactly who is allowed to rent
a room in the Rheinlander Community Club? Like most military
date and room they want is
available. At some point they
will need to come in so they
venues, booking a room in the can have a look at the room
and sign the agreement.” AfRheinlander is available for all
ter an agreement is made, the
military and US ID cardholders. Non ID cardholders can customer will need to schedule a date to meet with the
also attend activities as guests
concessionaire to agree to a
of authorized patrons. All
menu, prices and terms. Until
that is required for those that
cannot access Smiths Barracks the contract is signed and
finalized, reservations are held
is that they submit pertinent
on a tentative
information
through the
If you are having a huge status. “If
people are
host to the
Rheinlander
party, you can even rent booking a
unit function,
reservations
clerk four to
the entire building for only it must be
five days in
noted on
advance in orthe con$300 per function.
der to prepare
tract. Once
and submit an
the rental
access roster to allow for the
agreement is signed the
period of the event.
customer has up to 72 hours
prior to the event to change
According to Gromowski,
the contract” says Gromowbooking the Rheinlander isn’t
ski. All dues and fees are due
as difficult as one might think.
48 hours before the event.
“People can call and make a
The customer may also pay in
reservation and I check if the
advance if they so choose.
The services that the Rheinlander offers don’t stop there. In
addition to renting out their
rooms, the Rheinlander also
provides catering through their
contractor, Siggi Zimmer. Star-
ting at $6 per person, you can
get a finger food buffet that
includes some of the basics
like meat balls, chicken wings,
wraps, egg rolls and a vegetable or fruit platter. “The finger
food buffet is very popular
with promotion ceremonies,”
says Zimmer. If you choose to
go with a traditional buffet, the
price starts at $11 per person
which includes 3 meats, 5 side
dishes, bread, a salad bar and
dessert.
All food options and pricing include coffee & tea as well as the set
up and clean up fee.
In case you are already
thinking of booking your next
party at the Rheinlander, please be advised that no outside
food or drink are allowed due
to the fact that the Rhein-
Hail/farewell, parties, balls, lunch/dinner, room rental, catering, unit functions, meetings, flea markets
er Community Club
lander is a Family and MWR
facility, however, exceptions
are made for special occasion
cakes.
In addition to catering services, if you need entertainment,
a house DJ is also available.
The Rheinlander booking allows for patrons to also book
a different band or DJ at their
descretion.
To book your party at the
Rheinlander, call at mil 4857507 or CIV 06783-6-7507
The Rheinlander is located
on Smith Barracks building
8085 (across from the CMR
Building).
Not the decorating type?
Photos from left to right:
The Rheinlander Ball Room during the Holiday
Tree Lighting Event, center photos of guests enjoying Oktoberfest at the Rheinlander, right photo
of teh Baumholder Community Spouses Club
during one of the many information fairs offered
to the community in the Rheinlander Ballroom.
You can also have decorations
put up for an extra $1 per
person. (All above agreements
and prices are subject to
change until finalized and reflected on an official party contract by the concessionaire).
If you’re not looking to rent
out space, swing by for some
of the Rheinlander’s on-going
brunches and themed dinners.
According to Gromowski. “All
of our holiday or themed events
are usually ongoing—events such
as Valentine’s day dinner, Easter
and Mother’s day brunches just to
name a few.
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SPECIAL EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND HILLTOP THEATER
broaden your skills, use your talent to win or just come out and be entertained
Baumholder,
Hilltop Theater,
acts, music, magic,
comedy, song and
even horror
H
ave you ever imagined yourself under the bright lights of
the stage? Ever dreamed of
hearing the roar of applause
for a job well done? The
Hilltop Community Theater is
open to all ID cardholders and
local nationals. Offering a wide
variety of performances —
mysteries, dramas, comedies,
one-act plays and musicals
- the theater staff works with
a large group of U.S. and German volunteers to produce
quality English language Community Theater. Volunteers
are the core of our theater
program; everything from acting to technical roles necessary to produce these amazing
performances. The Hilltop
Theater offers folks a chance
to improve their on-the-spot
speaking, skills while strengthening host nation relations and
providing a way for Americans
stationed in Baumholder to
interact with the community.
audience. Volunteers who wish
to discover the joy of performing are always welcome.
If you have questions about
volunteering, contact the
Hilltop Theater at CIV (06783)
6-7244 or email [email protected]. To order
tickets, or for more information about performances dates
and times, contact the Creative Arts Center box office at
CIV (06783) 6-6687 or email
[email protected].
Steel Magnolias, Les Mis, It’s a
Wonderful Life, Bat Boy, God
of Carnage… these are just
a few of the fantastic shows
planned for the 2012-2013
theatrical season! Hilltop
Theater is a hive of activity, hosting not only awardwinning Broadway plays and
musicals, but Operation: Rising
Star, Baumholder Idol, the
annual Halloween Haunted
House Spectacular and countless other events! If you’re not
the “on -tage type”, but enjoy
working with and being around
highly creative people, there
are lots of roles to be played,
from running the Box Office,
to painting set designs, creating lighting and sound effects…
the list goes on.
The theater relies on the
dedication of volunteers who
are willing to commit time
and effort to creating the best
possible experience for the
Baumholder ,
Special Events
S
pecial Events and entertainment are ongoing throughout the year in Baumholder.
Comedy shows, bands, musical
acts, magicians, cheerleaders,
puppet shows and children’s
entertainment are just a few
of the acts that came to the
Baumholder Military Community with the coordination and efforts of Family and
MWR this year. In addition,
Family and MWR hosts two
annual bazaars each year, one
in the spring and one in the
fall, so that folks may shop for
European style antiques, wine,
paintings, silk and wool carpets, jewelry, clothing and other novelty items from all over
Europe without even leaving
the post. The event is usually
held in the Hall of Champions,
bldg 8105 on Smith Barracks.
For details contact the Special
Events Coordinator at 4856115 or +49(0)6783-6115.
In past years, Baumholder has
received two long-standing
programs that have now become highly anticipated events:
Operation Rising Star and the
Soldier Show.
Operation Rising Star is
modeled after the popular
television show American Idol.
The competition is open to
all Active Duty, Reserve, and
National Guard Soldiers for all
branches of service and their
Hilltop Theater 2012-13 SEASON – Community Theater at its best
Little Mermaid
(All youth production)
Auditions-December 3,4
PerformancesMarch 8,9,10,15,16,17
Les Misérables (reprise) 2013
March 22,23
God of Carnage
(Toppers Entry)
April 5,6,12,13
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown September 20,21,27,28,29
Bat Boy
(Toppers Entry)
Auditions - November 5, & 6, 2012
Performances in 2013
February 15,16,22,23,24,
March 1,2,3
Murder in the Rheinlander
(Dinner Theater)
June 14,15,21,22
The Mouse Trap
December 6,7,13,14,20,21
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Drama Camp
22 July – 2 August
Halloween the UNDERWORLD October
18,19,25,26
Evening of One Acts
(Dates to be Determined)
The Hilltop Theater is very excited about our
upcoming season!
The Hilltop Theater staff and volunteers believe
the Hilltop Theater offers something for everyone - no matter your age or skill level. Our goal
is to offer challenging and entertaining shows
for the whole community.
Please join us: Whether you are from Kaiserslautern or Baumholder, German or American you
are invited to be a part of the Hilltop Theater
and discover the magic!
HILLTOP THEATER
Photo of Hilltop Theater dramatic play Alice in Wonderland, the Soldier Show and more entertainment offered throughout the year. Photos by Ignacio (Iggy) Rubalcava.
Family members 18 years and
older. Finalists compete locally
and then go onto compete
on the Pentagon Channel.
Last year’s grand prize was an
all-expense-paid trip for two
to Los Angeles, CA, to record
a three-song demo CD. Each
year, prizes are awarded to
the first ($500) through third
($100) place finishers. Audience members who came out
to support their favorite contestants at all the local events
had the opportunity to win a
$300 “Spirit Award” given to
the most supportive unit or
Family Readiness Group.
Selection at the installation
level is done through a com-
bination of audience voting,
scores from a three-judge
panel and audience votes. The
judges’ ratings hold 50 percent
of the participants’ score.
The U.S. Army Soldier Show
is a professionally choreographed, family-style variety
show featuring performances
spanning Broadway musicals,
to country, gospel, R&B, and
Top 40 songs. Performances
are held on post or in local
community venues. Admission
is always free of charge and is
open to authorized patrons of
Family, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation.
Fissler – company with tradition
Founded in 1845 by Carl Philipp Fissler in Idar-Oberstein,
in the Rhineland-Palatinate, the company can look back
on a success story lasting over 165 years.Today the brand
stands for cooking with pleasure and passion and is one
of the world’s leading brands for high-quality cookware.
Fissler is the authority in German and international kitchens - everyone thinks of before buying pots, pans, pressure cookers, roasters, woks, cast iron, knives and kitchen
accessories. Its products „Made in Germany“ are market
in over 70 countries around the world. Fissler is still family-
owned and employs around 780 people. Most of them are
working in the German factories in Idar-Oberstein and
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach. So the company is still a very
important employer in this region. As a special service
Fissler offers cook demonstrations and cook courses in
its visitor center in the city quater Idar. Hobby cooks can
enjoy cooking with high-quality cookware and also their
selfmade meals. In the nearby Fissler shop the wide range
of products is available and promises the right cookware
for all needs and any taste.
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AQUATICS FACILITY
Aquatics Facility
Enjoy the only Army Pool in Germany
at the Family and MWR Aquatics Facility
8897, Upper Wetzel, Rolling Hills Area (Morse Road) phone: 485-7093/6575, CIV 067836-7093/6575
Hours: Tues - Fri 1130-1900; Sat, 1000-1700; closed Sun/Mon, and US holidays Hours subject to change.
Baumholder is home to the
Army’s only aquatics facility
in Germany. For an excellent cardio, low impact, high
energy workout, or simply to
relax, head over to the swimming pool and get acquainted
with the staff and facility. The
helpful aquatics professionals will show you swimming
techniques and the latest
equipment available to get you
in top shape in no time.
Baumholder Aquatics Facility
is a 25 meter, 5 lane pool with
four swimmable lanes. There
are showers available in the
men’s and women’s locker
rooms. The swimming pool is
open to all SOFA ID cardholders and their family members.
Children 12 and under need to
be accompanied by a parent or
adult guardian. Youth 13 and
over with valid SOFA ID can
use the pool unaccompanied.
(IAW AR 215-1). Also, the
pool is open to LN‘s, contractors, and others with a valid
installation pass that authorizes use of MWR facilities.
Guests with no SOFA affiliation can use the pool as long
as they are accompanied by
a valid SOFA ID cardholder.
There is a nominal guest fee
of $3.00 per guest which will
need to be paid in advance of
the guest using the pool.
Only proper swimming attire
is permitted in the pool. Exceptions are made for soldiers
during scheduled unit training
in which clean PT shirts and
shorts can be worn. Long hair
must be either pulled into a
pony tail or pig tails, or a swim
cap can be worn. Long hair
is hair that can be pulled back
and held with a hair-elastic.
Please, no bobby pins or metal
clips. Lockers are available for
day use only, however, please
bring your own lock. In addition, towels and goggles are not
provided.
Training equipment is available
for usage for specific types of
swim training. Instructions can
be given by one of the aquatics professionals if you are
unsure how to use a piece of
equipment. US Coast Guard
approved floatation devices
are available for use for infants,
youth, and adults. Pool toys
are also available. Please, do
not bring outside pool toys or
flotation devices.
Water Aerobics Program
The benefits of exercising in
the water include increased
circulation and flexibility,
improved resting heart rate,
cardiovascular endurance,
muscular strength, muscular
endurance, and balanced muscle toning. Core stabilization
and balance are also improved. Other benefits include
less stress on joints, reduced
recovery time during exercise,
relaxation, and psychological
well-being. Most important, it
is FUN!!! Class times and days
may vary and are scheduled
seasonally.
Learn-to-Swim Program
Certified American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructors teach
year-round water adjustment
and Learn-to-Swim classes
for young children, ages 12
months to 5 years, youth ages
6 years and up, and adults.
Look for date, time, and level
information, or contact Aquatics Manager for details.
discover
explore
participate
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Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday · Sunday · Holiday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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DYNAMIKUM
Im Rheinberger · Fröhnstraße 8 · 66954 Pirmasens
Phone: 0 63 31 - 2 39 43 -0
www.dynamikum.de
experience
AUTO SKILLS CENTER
Photos courtesy Baumholder Aquatics Facility
Spring Splash and Winter Splash
A seasonal swimming opportunity. This is a water safety
class with a hands-on educational session to learn how to
be safe in, on, and around the
water. Water safety lessons
are age appropriate. New participants are assessed on their
respective swimming level
for future participation in the
Learn-to-Swim Program. For
previous Learn-to-Swim participants, this is a skill review
and assessment session. No
certification will be awarded.
Look for date, time, and level
information, or contact Aquatics Manager for details.
Guard Start: Junior Lifeguard Camp
The American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Course is offered
for youth ages 11 to 14. The
course provides youth with a
foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills to give them a
better understanding of being
safe in and around the water,
what to do in case of an emergency, as well as prepare them
for the Lifeguarding Course.
There are lessons in prevention, fitness, response, leadership, and professionalism. This
course is taught usually during
the summer.
Lifeguard Training Course
The American Red Cross
Lifeguard Training Course pro-
vides training for entry-level
lifeguards. Participants learn
skills and knowledge necessary
to help prevent, to recognize,
and to respond to emergencies and sudden illness. Training
includes CPR and AED for the
Professional Rescuer, First Aid,
and Lifeguarding skills. Call
to get on the waiting list and
receive information for when
course is being offered.
Lifeguard Instructor Course
Lifeguard Instructor Course
provides training for individuals to be able to teach
Lifeguard Training. Call to get
on the waiting list and receive
information on when course is
being offered.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Water Safety Instructor
Course provides training for
individuals to become certified
swimming instructors. Learn
how to teach the fundamentals
of learning to swim, how to
breakdown strokes, how to
apply hydrodynamic principles,
and how to adapt teaching
methods for the very young
child, adults, and individuals
with special needs. Call to get
on the waiting list and receive
information on when course is
being offered.
Unit Training and Unit PT
Aquatics Training is offered
for units and covers a gambit
of areas. Types of aquatics
training available: Water
Survival Training (TC 21-21),
Shallow Water Egress Training
(vehicle rollover simulator),
SKED Training (in water victim
retrieval and transport), Combat Water Survival Testing (instructional portion available),
and APFT Swim Testing also
available. There are alternate
PT activities from which to
choose, such as Water Aerobics, Aqua Jogger, Water Exercise, Circuit Training, Relays,
Fundamental Aquatic Skills,
Swimming Technique, Swimming Conditioning, Water
Polo, and Inner Tube Water
Polo. Trained instructors are
provided. Allow two to three
weeks advance notice. Please
call for date and time availability. Reservation required.
Multi-Purpose Room Rental
and Classroom Rental
The Multi-Purpose Room
is a cozy room to hold a
birthday party, baby shower,
get-together, etc. Classroom
space is available for classes,
meetings, trainings, etc. These
rooms can be rented for a nominal fee. Fees vary per room.
Minimum rental period is two
hours. Set-up and clean-up
time is scheduled in conjunc-
tion with the rental period.
Maximum room capacity is 38
people for the Multi-Purpose
Room, 20 people for the large
classroom, and 10 people for
the small classroom. Please
call for date and time availability. Reservation required.
Lifeguard Positions
The Baumholder Aquatics
Facility has vacancies for
lifeguard positions. We need
you! Are you ready for the
challenge? Get paid to stay fit!
Some benefits are included.
Additional training opportunities are available. If you enjoy
swimming and working with
people, why not become a
lifeguard?
Contact the Baumholder
Aquatics Facility for information on wave-making programs,
courses, classes, activities, etc.
Call 485-7093, CIV 067836-7093, or DSN 485-6575,
CIV 06783-6-6575 for more
information.
We make waves;
make some with us!
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LIBRARY
readings, audio, video, downloads, online services, books, music, movies, magazines
Library: books, video, music, mags, web...
Bldg. 8332 Smith Barracks, Baumholder,
M-Th 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10-5 p.m., Closed Sundays and
U.S. Holidays (06783) 6-1740 or DSN 485-1740
Book Club
Join the free Library Book
Club for individuals 18-years
old and up. The group reads
and discusses a selected book.
Date and time are determined
by the group.
Audio Books,
DVDs, CDs, and Games
The library has an extended
DVD movie collection with a
new addition of classic American and foreign films.
Audio Books , CDs and Games
are also available to check
out. All material is free of
charge. For more information
call the library at mil 485-1740
or (06783) 6-1740 or visit
Building 8332.
Interlibrary loans
If the library does not have
what you are looking for, you
can request material from
other Army Libraries. For
more information on free interlibrary loans, call the library
at mil 485-1740 or (06783)
6-1740 or visit Building 8332.
Children’s Story Time
Develop reading and listening
skills for your children at an
early age. Stories are read to
children followed by projects,
crafts, and other social interactions. Program last approximately one hour. Story
Time held Tuesdays 4 p.m. and
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
On the last Tuesday of every
month, Story Time includes
www.kinderwunsch-trier.de
The Baumholder Library has the largest space available to users compared to any other library facility
in the Army Europe.
English/Spanish stories. Appropriate for children up to age
five.
Parents must remain with
children. For more information call the library at mil
485-1740 or (06783) 6-1740
or visit Building 8332
Library Introduction
Become familiar with where to find material by taking
a tour of the library. Learn
about available resources.
For more information please
call to schedule an appointment at mil 485-8851, or
(06783) 6-8851
Summer Reading Program
Contact the library for information on the yearly Summer
Reading Program at mil 4858851, or (06783) 6-8851
WE WISH YOU A CHILD
With a highly qualified team and the best and lastest
fertillity treatments we like to help you with the fulfillment of your wish for a child.
Max-Planck-Str. 15
54296 Trier
Phone:
+49 651 97906-0
Fax
+49 651 97906-20
TRICARE
AUTHORIZATION
IUI • IVF • ICSI • MESA/TESE • Assisted Hatching
Dr. Burga Ripplinger | Dr. Peter Ripplinger
orthodontists
www.kfo-ramstein.de
The services of our orthodontic practice include:
• Treatment for adolescents
• Treatment for adults
• Invisible tooth treatment
Tri-Care Provider
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• Pre-prosthetic orthodontics
• Tooth bleaching
• Mouth guards
KFO Ramstein | Poststraße 10 | 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
phone 0 63 71 / 4 44 22 | fax 0 63 71 / 5 77 88 | [email protected]
PHONE LISTING
need a number?
Family and MWR phone guide
FMWR FAX: 485-6960 (or 06783-6-6960)
8680 Dragoon Circle, 55774 Baumholder
Director, 8680...........485-1550/7289
Management Assistant, 8680 .... 485-1550
Conference-Room, 8680........... 485-7332
Information Services, 8680 ....... 485-6909
Functional Admin, 8680 ............. 485-7444
Marketing, 8680 ........................... 485-6263
BRD – BUSINESS
RECREATION DIVISION
Business Recreation Chief, 8680 485-6970
Strikers Bowling, 8105 ............... 485-6569
Rheinlander, 8085 .............485-6533/6941
Java Café, 8667 ............................ 485-6439
Rolling Hills Golf, 8888 ....485-7299/6172
Creative Arts, 8104 ..........485-6687/6021
Hilltop Theatre, 8218................. 485-7244
Auto Craft Shop, 8438 .............. 485-6344
Auto Parts Yard, 8443 ............... 485-6684
Library, 8332 ................................ 485-8851
Outdoor Recreation, 8167 ....... 485-7182
Rod & Gun Pro Shop, 8167 ...... 485-6202
ODR Club House, 8167 ..............................
485-7182/6345/6202
Non-Facility Based Programs
and BOSS Advisor, 8680 ........... 485-6115
Sports & Fitness: 8105 .....485-7176/6671
Supv. Sports Specialist ..485-7176/6671
Health & Fitness, 8105 ........... 485-6671
Hall of Champions, 8105 .........................
485-6303/6615/6615
Mountaineer, 8220 .......485-7418/7286
Aquatics Pool, 8897 ................ 485-7093
FMD – FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
Bldg 8680 and 2925 (Polaski) .............
Budget Analyst, 8680.................. 485-6026
....................................................or 493-4128
VAT (Tax) Office, 8661 ............. 485-1780
BILLETING
LAGERHOF INN, 8076 ............. 485-7433
Reservation desk ...............485-1700/8076
CHILD, YOUTH &
SCHOOL SERVICES
Bldg 8743
CYSS Chief.................................... 485-8664
Parent Services, 8743, .... 485-7003
Family Child Care (FCC), 8743 485-6588
School Liaison Officer, 8743... 485-6968
Functional Technology, 8743.. 485-6852
School Liaison Ofcr, 8743, ..... 485-6968
SKIES, 8046, .............................. 485-6641
Youth Sports/Fitness, 8743, ... 485-7210
Sports Distribution, 8438, ...... 485-7320
Program Operations, 8743 .... 485-7276
Child Development Centers:
Smith CDC, 8099, ..................485-6461
Wetzel CDC, 8862,....................... 7133
School Age Center, 8879, ........485-7475
Wetzel Middle School &
Teen Program, 8875,.................485-6810
Workforce Prep. 8875, ............485-6810
Military Family Life
Consultants, 8745, ........... 015224211044
Operator 011-49-6783-6113 or DSN 314-485-1110
Call from Germany to the U.S. 001 + area code + number.
From the U.S. to Germany: 011 + 49 + phone number.
Stateside DSN from DSN in Germany: 312 + 7 digit DSN.
Long distance calling Collect to the U.S.: 0010 + area code + number.
Foreign country codes
Austria ........................................................0043
Belgium .......................................................0032
Bosnia-Herzegovina ...............................00387
Croatia......................................................00385
Czech Republic ........................................0042
Denmark ....................................................0045
England/UK ................................................0044
France .........................................................0033
Germany*...................................................0049
Greece ........................................................0030
Ireland ......................................................00353
Italy .............................................................0039
Lichtenstein ...............................................0041
Luxembourg ............................................00352
Netherlands ...............................................0031
Portugal ....................................................00351
Spain ............................................................0034
Sweden .......................................................0046
Switzerland ................................................0041
Turkey ........................................................0090
United States ............................................... 001
Need a phone number?
Grab a Find It Guide
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Find-It Guide lists phone numbers
from around Europe to include
Baumholder, Heidelberg, Ramstein,
Vogelweh, Sembach and Spangdahlem as well as quick references for
other areas such as AFRC. Don’t
forget that there are free coupons
inside, and remember, the Find-It
Guide is free, brought to you by
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Union, Kaiserslautern American,
Tri-Border Reporter and, The Saber
Herald. Call Ms. Barron at 485-7127
or 06783-6-7127 for delivery.
Listen to
American Forces
Network Radio
for Baumholder updates
Tune at 5 p.m. on AFN FM 100.2
Kaiserslautern or FM 106.1 for the
latest on Baumholder news. Keep
up on the latest in TV schedules,
weather, gas prices and exchange
rates:
log on to http://www.afneurope.net.
You’ll get news and information
about installations in the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder Military Community, just tune your AFN Decoder
to channel 19. Listen to AFN radio
on your TV. Tune your AFN Satellite Decoder to channel 192 to listen
to 100.2 FM or tune your Decoder
to channel 193 to listen to 1107 AM.
For a complete listing of all the channels available on your AFN Satellite
Decoder visit afneurope.net.
*Calls to Germany from other countries.
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AUTO SKILLS
Learn to perform your own auto maintenance: tire repair and balance, fluid checks and more.
Build confidance by working on your car and pocket
the savings. Come to Family and MWR Auto Skills
Auto Skills Center Smith Barracks Bldg 8438, DSN 485-6344 Civ 06783-6-6344, Tues-Fri 1 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and US Holidays, Training Holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Auto Parts Yard Smith Barracks Bldg 8443 , DSN 485-6684 Civ 06783-6-6684,
Summer hours: Tues-Fri Noon-8 p.m., Sat & Training Holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. closed Sun, Mon & U.S. holidays. Winter hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. closed Sun, Mon and U.S. Holidays. Training Holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Auto Skills Offers
Vehicle Safety Inspection
Come by the Auto Skills Center every Wed. at 2 p.m. to
have the auto skills staff assist
you in inspecting the coolant,
tires, wipers, lights, exhaust,
etc. For those new to the facility, consider taking our shop
orientation class. Learn how
to acquire a bay, obtain tools,
operate car lifts and find the
locations of hazardous waste
receptacle.
Learn to perform repairs
and maintenance on your
vehicle for FREE.
Bay fee cost is $6 per hour on
lift bay and $5 per hour on flat
bay.
Roadside repair class
Get the skills you need to
feel safe. Walk-ins accepted
every Wed. from 2-4 p.m. at
or call for a special appointment. Individuals and groups
welcome.
Price List
Bay fee with lift $6 per hour
Bay fee without lift
$5 per hour
Towing fee after hook up
$50 + $1 per km
Mounting (per tire) $4
Balancing (per tire) $6
Tire change (per tire remaining
on present rim) $4
Auto storage fee per day $5
Holding lot per day $2
Detail service
(estimated on size of vehicle),
get a free quote today
Resale lot $10 per month
Auto Parts Yard Offers
Need a radio for your car?
Radio $15
Radio with cassette player $24
Radio with CD player $40
Roadside Assistance
(change a flat or jump start).
Need parts for your vehicle?
Come to the Auto Parts Yard
for winter tires, snow chains,
first aid kits, winter triangles,
windshields and fenders.
Fee $20 only offered within
USAG Baumholder Tue - Sat
10 a.m. -6 p.m.
No turn in fees
for donated vehicles
Auto Parts Yard rules
1. Valid U.S. ID card required.
2. Under 16 years old prohibited.
3. Must sign in.
4. No smoking in work areas.
5. No POVs allowed except
to remove heavy parts.
6. Do not roll vehicles over.
7. Parts may only be exchanged
on day of purchase.
8. Whole cars are available
for sale.
9. Clean area after removing
parts.
Towing
to ID Card Holders with proof 10. No open toe shoes or
short pants allowed.
of ownership (registration) anyNeed to dispose of your
vehicle? Bring the current valid
USAREUR registration for
the vehicle and the auto parts
yard staff will prepare documentation for deregistration
and clearing at no cost to the
customer. The owner of the
vehicle is required to perform
this task or may designate a
power of attorney.
where in Germany Tue - Sat
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tow fees: $50
Hookup Fee plus a one way
charge of $1 per kilometer.
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Note: In order to purchase a vehicle the buyer
must be an ID card holder and will need to register the vehicle in the USAEUR registration system.
All sales are final..
Here’s how is works: Check
the cars available, and ask
about prices and the condition of the automobile with
the Auto Parts Yard staff (Mr.
Brown, Mr. Ford). All vehicles are pre-inspected with
annotations, so check the history and pre-assessment info.
Vehicles are classified by age,
mileage and condition. If the
vehicle is in very good condition, it may go up for closed
bid. If it is an older vehicle it
may be offered for purchase
for cash and carry. Purchasers
may test-drive vehicles on
location before the sale and
go over what papers are
needed to register vehicles.
Folks may put in a sealed bid
or purchase cash and carry
automobiles.
Autohaus
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55756 Herrstein
Tel. 06785/889
Hauptstraße 45
55779 Heimbach
Tel. 06789/94060
E-Mail [email protected]
Internet www.autohaus-treitz.de
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Timingbelts
Car-Body and Paintshop
Tyre-Service
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CHILD & YOUTH SCHOOL SERVICES
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Child and Youth School Services
If your family includes children, CYSS is where you belong! CYSS has programs, activities, and events for children from ages 4 weeks through 18 years of age. From full time child care, to school preparatory classes to
sports and fitness, CYSS has something for every child and youth. Read below to find out more.
Parent Central Services
Interested in child care? Want
to sign up for Tae kwon do?
Looking to volunteer for
CYSS? You can do all this and
much more at CYSS Parent
Central Services. It is your
one-stop-shop for everything
CYSS related. Whether you
need to find out if there’s a
waiting list for full day care,
sign up for a program or activity or just ask some general
questions, Parent Central Services has got you covered.
In order to use any CYSS
program, you first need to
register with CYSS at Parent
Central Services. In order
to register, your family will
require the following:
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Up-to-date immunization records
LES for both sponsor and spouse
Two local emergency contacts
Completed DA Form 7625-1
(one per child, available
online or at Parent Central)
* Completed DD Form 2652
(one per household, available
online or at Parent Central)
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* Medical Action Plans
(only as needed)
* Medical Health Assessment
(required w/in 30 days of
registration)
Once your registration is complete Parent Central Services
will help you find the services
and programs that are right
for your family. You can even
find forms, sign up for programs and pay your bills online
at: https://webtrac.mwr.army.
mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.
html.
Parent Central Services is open for walk-ins and
appointments Monday through Wednesday and
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Thursdays from 8
a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. by appointment only. Contact Parent Central
Services at DSN 485-7003 / CIV 067836-7003
for questions or to make an appointment.
Child Development Centers (CDC)
Our Child Development
Centers provide you with
top-quality child care nationally accredited by the National
Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC).
We offer full-day, part-day and
hourly child care services to
children 6 weeks old through
kindergarten in a safe, positive,
and engaging learning environment.
Utilizing Teaching Strategies The Creative Curriculum
Our caring and professionally trained staff delivers
an enriching program that
promotes a child’s emotional,
physical, cognitive and social
development. For over 30
years, Teaching Strategies has
helped early childhood educators across the country plan
and implement content-rich,
developmentally appropriate
programs that support active
learning and promote children’s progress in all developmental areas.
Today, the Creative
Curriculum is widely
regarded as a forwardthinking, comprehensive,
rigorously researched
curriculum approach that
honors creativity and
respects the role that
teachers play in making
learning exciting and
relevant for every child.
Our CDCs are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Spaces may be available for all
age groups. To find out, contact Parent Central
Services at DSN 485-7003.
Our School Age Center is nationally accredited by the Council on
Accreditation (COA). We offer
before & after school care,
hourly care, spring, winter and
summer camps and a wide
variety of clubs, programs and
activities delivered by a professional staff. Daily programming and activities include art,
technology, drama, cooking,
sports, recreation, and academic tutoring support; additionally clubs are developed
and implemented based on
by providing a variety of materials, experiences, and activities that are real and meaningful.
Photos courtesy Child and Youth School Services and Baumholder Public Affairs Office.
art, technology, drama, cooking, sports, recreation and academic tutoring support
the perceived and expressed
interests of children. SAC is open
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Wetzel School Age Center is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs
of America (BGCA), 4-H Clubs and
Character Counts. Participants in
Wetzel School Age Center’s
BGCA technology clubs have
been recognized regionally and
nationally for their contributions in photography, video
production and digital music
composition.
Patrons receive up to four free
open recreation hours per
month to participate in School
Age programs at no cost.
Children must be registered
with CYSS to participate. To find
out more, contact Parent Central Services at DSN
485-7003 / CIV 067836-7003 or our School-Age
Center at DSN 485-7475 / CIV 067836-7475.
Middle School / Teen Center (MST)
The Middle School/Teen
Center offers a broad range of
educational and recreational
opportunities for youth in
Baumholder from grades 7-12.
From a professionally staffed
computer lab to a fully stocked
art and music studio, the MST
center has something for
everyone. Whether you need
help with homework, look-
ing to challenge your friends
on the X-box or just want to
relax with a good movie, you’ll
find it at the Middle School/
Teen Center.
The Middle School/Teen Center also takes a wide variety of
trips, hosts dances and clubs,
and participates in contests
sponsored by the Boys & Girls
Clubs of America and 4-H.
Learn photography, art, music
or the value of civil service.
There is something cool going
on each day…..and attending our MST is free. So, come
check it out.
For more information or to register contact
Parent Central Services at DSN 485-7003 / CIV
067836-7003 or the Middle School/Teen Center
at DSN 485-6810 / CIV 067836-6810.
Family Child Care (FCC)
Our Family Child Care (FCC)
program is recognized as
one of the best in U.S. Army
Europe. FCC provides children
with engaging, age-appropriate
experiences within a warm
home setting. Our FCC homes
have the benefit of a small
group ratio for multi-age
children from 4 weeks to 12
years, allowing for siblings to
be in care together and for
greater opportunities for more
individualized attention. Devel-
opmental learning experiences
in FCC homes occur through
natural and planned daily
activities. Providers use daily
routines, an enriching curriculum, and teachable moments
to meet the varied needs
and interests of children and
promote positive outcomes.
Similar to our facility-based
programs, the goal of FCC is
to nurture the development of
the “whole” child by providing
a variety of materials, experiences, and activities that are
real and meaningful.
“After enjoying 6 weeks
of maternity leave with
my daughter, I was nervous going back to work
and sending her to child
care. We found a wonderful provider, and she
eased my mind from the
start. Utilizing FCC was
the best decision we
could have made. The
warm and comforting
environment, the small
care setting and the oneon-one time used with
the children is amazing.
My daughter is active,
healthy, and happy for
an 11-month old. Her
motor skills far surpass
those of her own age that
don’t attend child care or
are in a larger child care
environment. FCC was
the best choice for our
family and I applaud the
providers that take the
time to teach the children and bring them into
their homes for the ‘close
knit’ environment. I am a
very pleased and proud
mother of a child that
goes to FCC.”
Are you looking to start your
own business from home? The
Baumholder Family Child Care
(FCC) program is looking for
the best qualified applicants to
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Child and Youth School Services continued
become certified providers.
FCC applicants must complete
a screening process before
certification and background
clearances are performed
on applicants, spouses, and
children 12 years of age and
older. Providers also complete
40 hours of orientation training, which includes child abuse,
CPR and First Aid, medications/communicable diseases,
child abuse, business practices,
nutrition and developmentally
appropriate practices.
Some of the many great
benefits of becoming an FCC
provider include:
* Providing child care in your
home while also caring for
your own children
* Collecting tuition from parents
AND receiving regular
supplemental income via
monthly government subsidies.
* Receiving FREE ongoing
professional training to enrich
your own practice and can be
redeemed for college credit
* Earning a Child Development
Associate (CDA) credential at
no-cost
* Receiving furniture and resources
to open up your business such
as chairs, tables, and a variety
of toys from our extensive
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“I became an FCC provider because I always
enjoyed working with
children. There’s not a day
that goes by that I don’t
learn something new
from my ’little angels’.
Children are our future
and being a provider allows me the opportunity
to help them to succeed.”
Being an FCC provider is a
great way to earn income,
mentor young children, and
serve the community. If you
are interested in becoming a
provider or have your child in
an FCC home, please call our
FCC office at DSN 485-6588/
CIV 067836-6588 for more
information. FCC Briefings are
also offered monthly to those
interested in knowing more
about the program.
School Support Services
Our School Liaison Officer
(SLO) provides information,
support, and assistance to
military and civilian parents of
school-age children and youth
in the Baumholder community.
Our SLO provides you with
information about the schools
in our community, informs our
schools on the unique needs
of your family, coordinates
with school staff, manages
partnerships between parents,
schools, and the garrison and
serves as an advocate for your
student and his/her education.
Our SLO is a great resource
to families new to the community or PCSing to a new
duty station. Contact our SLO at DSN
485-6968 or CIV 067836-6968. You can also get
more information on our webpage at http://www.
baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/schools.asp
Youth Sports & Fitness
Youth Sports & Fitness provides age-appropriate experiences that promote positive
child and youth development
outcomes and instill a lifetime of healthy habits at an
early age. These outcomes
are facilitated through a
comprehensive and predictable programming framework
within Four Service Areas:
Team Sports, Individual Sports,
Fitness & Health and Outreach
Programs.
Our programming aims
to “bring out the best
in youth.” Summer to
fall, winter to spring,
the Baumholder Youth
Sports program always
has something to offer its
future all-stars.
Baumholder’s Youth
Sports & Fitness program
welcomes all interested
community members
between the ages of 3-18
to join the fun.
Our team Sports include:
soccer,flag-football, tackle
football, cheerleading, basketball, baseball & softball.
Our individual Sports include:
skiing, snowboarding, wrestling, wall-climbing, fishing,
tennis, racquetball, bicycling &
inline skating.
Our Health & Fitness
and Outreach programs include:
Healthy Habits, Fitness Authority, “Get Fit Be Strong”,
Start Smart Programs, Skill
Building Clinics & Special
Events.
Youth Sports & Fitness does not
exclude adults from participating
Our program is always seeking helping hands from within
the community to assist with
coaching and umpiring. If you
are interested in becoming a
part of the “Home of Champions”, please don’t hesitate to
contact us. Your participation
is encouraged.
For the latest information, please contact the
Youth Sports & Fitness Office at DSN 485-7210 /
CIV 067836-7210 or Parent Central Services at
DSN 485-7003 / CIV 067836-7003.
SKIES Unlimited
SKIES (School of Knowledge,
Inspiration, Exploration and
Skills) is synonymous with high
quality instructional programs.
SKIES offers a wide variety of
classes in one of four different
schools: the School of Sports,
the School of Arts, the School
of Life Skills and the School of
Academic Skills. We offer a
diversity of classes for a range
of age groups in a variety of
settings from martial arts, to
ballet, to Driver’s Education to
piano and swimming lessons.
You can view or register for
any of our SKIES classes on
line at https://webtrac.mwr.
army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html or contact Parent
Central Services at DSN 4857003 / CIV 067836-7003.
Need a job? SKIES is always looking for qualified individuals to
teach our classes
If you can sew, play an instrument, dance, or have any
other special talent you can
serve the community, mentor
youth and make money as a
SKIES instructor. Contact the SKIES
Director at DSN 485-6969 / CIV 067836.6969
for more information.
HIRED! Apprenticeship Program
Hired is a workforce-preparation and apprenticeship
enterprise designed to meet
the employment and careerexploration needs of Army
teens 15-18 years of age.
HIRED! Apprenticeships offer
experiences within distinct
career paths designed to
help participants determine
whether their chosen career
paths are the correct career
choices for their future.
Students graduating from high
school are facing profound
social, technological and economic changes. The goal of the
HIRED. Apprenticeship Program is to help teens develop
the necessary confidence and
employer-valued abilities to
succeed in today’s competitive
job market. Child, Youth and
School Services and Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) have joined
together to prepare teens for
these rapidly changing conditions.
HIRED. Apprenticeship Terms consist of four twelve-week terms
repeated annually. Opportunities to work after school and
weekends exist year round in
programs such as food service,
child care, outdoor recreation,
libraries, fitness centers, golf,
and more. Teens may participate in up to two apprentice
terms per year and will receive
a stipend upon completion of
each term. Participants must
commit to 15 hours of participation within a seven (7)-day
period for a total of 180 hours
per term.
To learn more about HIRED. programs or to apply
for enrollment, contact the Wetzel Teen Center,
BLDG 8875. DSN 485-6348 / CIV 067836-6348.
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VALUE ADDED TAX OFFICE VALUE ADDED TAX OFFICE
save money
Stop throwing your money away
Save up to 19% on tax when you purchase items on the German economy
Value Added Tax Office
Mon.-Fri. 0900-1700
Closed for lunch 1200-1300 except
Wednesdays
Located in the Community
Mail Room, Bldg. 8661
485-1780 or +49-0-6783-6-1780
When shopping on the Ger-
man economy, residents pay
up to 19% value added/sales
tax. Many of the purchases
official U.S. ID Cardholders
make are eligible for tax
relief. Head over to the CMR
Building on Smith Barracks and
talk to the VAT personnel to
find out how VAT forms can
help you save on those hefty
taxes.
Step 3: Make your purchase.
Check first with the vendor to
ensure they accept VAT forms
as participation is voluntary.
Some vendors will simply not
charge VAT; other vendors
will require that the customer
pay the VAT at the register
and then get a refund from
customer service.
Step 4: Return the white original copy to a VAT office. The
pink copy is for your records.
All other copies will be kept
by the vendor.
your local VAT office. Obtain
and read additional regulation
and procedure information.
You may only have a maximum of 10 unpriced forms
out at any given time and only
one priced form out. Unpriced
Forms are valid for two years
and Priced Forms for four
months and authorized family
members may also use the
forms. If the vendor allows, it
is possible to combine 30 days
of receipts on one VAT form
as long as the total is less than
2,500 Euro.
renovations, real estate, new
construction, and purchases
made before the VAT form
was issued. If in doubt, check
with VAT personnel.
Step 2: Purchase VAT forms.
Eligible Purchases
Utilities
Note that VAT forms MUST be
acquired before the purchase is
made.
How it works
Step 1: Personally register with
The following two types are
available: Unpriced Purchase
Orders for purchases of
less than 2,500 Euro and
Priced Purchase Orders for
purchases of 2,500 Euro or
more. For a priced form, you
must submit a cost estimate
(angebot or kostenvoranschlag) listing CMWRF as
the customer and a cashier’s
check made out to the vendor
and CMWR (or a loan approval letter) when you purchase
the form.
Vehicle purchases and repairs,
clothing, furniture, car rentals,
group travel (if all travelers are
eligible for VAT relief), minor
home repair (not renovations),
tools, Internet and land lines
with TKS only, appliances,
electronics, and more.
Ineligible Purchases
Business activities (either
home-based or German
licensed), purchases for ineligible people, utilities, telecommunications other than TKS,
The Utility Tax Avoidance
Program provides tax relief
(19% for electricity and gas,
7% for water) for customers
who live on the economy
and are provided utilities by a
participating company. In the
Baumholder region these companies are: OIE, RWE Trier,
Stadtwerke Kusel, Pfalzwerke,
and Energis. The program fee
is $77 and coverage is applied
as long as you reside at your
current address.
Come by the VAT office with
your first bill or utility welcome letter for an application.
Below is a chart listing the
prices of vat forms.
VAT Form Prices
Unpriced Purchase Orders
(<2,500 Euro)
1 Form
$4
2 Forms
$8
3 Forms
$12
4 Forms
$16
5 Forms
$20
6 Forms
$22
7 Forms
$24
8 Forms
$26
9 Forms
$28
10 Forms $30
Priced Purchase Orders - $6
emergency numbers
For Information & Emergency
Operator Assistance ..........................................0
Information ............................................DSN 113
AMERICAN RED CROSS After Hours
Emergencies
DSN ...................................................... 431-2334
Civ. ...............................................07031-152-334
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER
DSN .................................................................. 115
FIRE
DSN ................................................................... 117
AMBULANCE
POLICE
Duty Hours ...........................................DSN 116
After Hours ..........................................DSN 114
38
Military ..................................................DSN 114
German ............................. 110 (from Civ. line)
39
CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY
Dear Reader, this directory of industrial and retail companies, shops, leisure facilities,
restaurants and other organizations is provided as a valuable aid to help you find the
services you need. This brochure is available free of charge at all the listed locations.
For more information visit www.alles-deutschland.de.
automobile experts............................................................................13
backery ................................................................................................... 4
body collision repair & painting ...........................................9, 13, 33
car dealership ....................................................... 1, 9, 23, 32, 33, U4
car paint shop .....................................................................................33
car recycling .......................................................................................... 4
car sales ......................................................................Coverpage 3, 27
drinks ...................................................................................................... 3
Edelstein-Erlebniswelt ......................................................................... 9
flowers .................................................................................................... 3
food ......................................................................................................... 4
garage ...................................................................................................... 4
gas station .............................................................................................. 9
hairdresser ............................................................................................. 9
holiday cottage....................................................................................14
hotels ...........................................................................................3, 5, 11
ice cafe .................................................................................................... 3
internet-service ...............................................................Coverpage 2
kitchen accessoires ..................................................Coverpage 3, 27
material recycling ...............................................................................14
orthodontic practice .........................................................................30
osteopathy ...........................................................................................17
pediatricians........................................................................................... 2
pharmacy ................................................................................................ 2
photostudio ........................................................................................... 4
physiotherapy ......................................................................................17
pizzerias ........................................................................................... 3, 10
pots .............................................................................Coverpage 3, 27
Praxisklinik Trier ................................................................................30
Pub........................................................................................................... 3
restaurants ...........................................................................3, 4, 11, 21
roman museum..................................................................................... 7
Schlossberghöhlen Homburg ............................................................ 7
school of martial arts ........................................................................36
science center .....................................................................................35
sun studio............................................................................................... 5
tattoo studio ......................................................................................... 3
telecommunications................................................... Coverpage 2, 9
tires ......................................................................................................... 3
tourist information Baumholder....................................................... 7
tourist information Perl ...................................................................... 7
tourist information Idar-Oberstein.................................................. 7
towing service ....................................................................................... 4
vacancies ................................................................................................ 4
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Druck: Mundschenk Druck + Medien • Mundschenkstraße 5 • 06889 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
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since 1845. Discover the whole Fissler world: pans, pots, roasters, pressure cookers,
woks, kitchen accessories and knives. With amazing prices and special offers.
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Hebelstrasse 3
69115 Heidelberg
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