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USAG Wiesbaden
Find the bunnies and win a prize ... See page 30 for details erald Union H Vol. XI, No. 13 Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden April 9, 2009 ‘Sex Signals’ Duo uses comedy to address serious issue of sexual assault Story and photos by Chrystal Smith U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office Neil Ravensbergen explains details of the Wiesbaden Lodges construction project to Aukamm Elementary School second-graders during a tour March 31. Transformation update Youths get inside look at Hainerberg construction projects Story and photos by Chrystal Smith U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office Aukamm Elementary School second-graders got a construction update during a tour of four projects happening within a one-mile radius March 31 from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Europe District officials. “We’re trying to get everything accomplished as quickly as possible and within budget,” said Neil Ravensbergen, USACE-Europe District resident engineer. As cranes, scaffolding, excavators and backhoes are finding temporary homes in the Wiesbaden military community, even some of the youngest community Inside residents’ curiosities are at their peak. “They wanted to know what was going on,” said Jean Bochow,Aukamm Elementary School second-grade teacher. “They read a big story about the construction, and now they are very excited to see what’s going on after watching it happen for so long.” The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and USACE are overseeing the construction of several major projects that collectively total roughly $500 million, including a lodging facility, a bowling/recreation center, a child development center, a middle school multipurpose center, as well as future upgrades and construction to the Wiesbaden High School campus. Reader feedback “Military kids have more opportunities,” said Baumholder’s Alexander Bower in this week’s look at the pros and cons of being a military child. See page 2 for more. “We’ll demolish a few buildings and will be building a new gym and make additional classroom space,” said Ravensbergen, who also said contracting and construction details are not finalized and remain in the works for the high school project. The young scholars were interested to know details ranging from “what is concrete made of,” “how much does certain equipment weigh,” to “how much will it cost to rent a room at the lodge.” “I was interested in knowing how they get cement and water into steel,” said Tau Tafua, Aukamm Elementary second-grader, who said he is most excited about the See Construction on page 4 Young Einsteins “Make sure the person you’re planning to have sex with wants to have sex with you.” This was the main advice given to Wiesbaden Soldiers March 25 during Sexual Assault Awareness training by members of the Catharsis Productions, Sex Signals: “the real-life funny sort-of-improv show about sex and stuff,” at the Flyers Theater. “Consent is a verbal action of saying yes. … Rape is sex without consent,” said Chris Beier, Catharsis Productions, who reminded the audience that it is the initiator’s responsibility to get consent before engaging in sexual intercourse. Because more than 80 percent of sexual assault victims See ‘Sex Signals’ on page 4 Chris Beier and Fawzia Mirza portray an encounter that could be misinterpreted during their “Sex Signals” presentation in Wiesbaden. Summer Hire Apply now for youth employment program The Civilian Human Resources Agency Europe Region is now accepting applications for the Summer Hire program. The summer employment program is for military family members age 14-22. Application deadline is May 8. Human Resources officials said the 2009 Summer Hire program, which provides jobs for the period from June 22 to July 31, is designed to provide young people an opportunity to Aukamm Elementary pupils explore the amazing world of science. See page 16. gain meaningful job experience and prepare for future education and career goals while supporting the Army mission. Jobs are available in clerical, labor and child development positions. Clerical work includes tasks such as typing, computer work, filing, answering telephones, and receptionist and customer services; child development positions involve assisting child caregivers; and See Summer Hire on page 5 Women’s History Month Music, dance, speakers and song highlight observance. See pages 18 and 19. Commentary Feedback: What are the pros and cons of being a military child? Zac Wark Wiesbaden Middle School “Some benefits are things that the Army takes care of for us, such as medical care. Traveling is also great. Something I don’t like about the Army is that they change their minds a lot about where they send you.” Busra Bryant Baumholder High School “You get to travel around and see new places, but a con would be that you don’t get to stay in one place.” Fredrick Styles Baumholder High School “Pros would be traveling, meeting new people and getting a new experience in life. We live a different way; most people stay in one area their whole life. People live differently in different areas. The deployment is a major dislike; my dad missed my whole senior year.” Capt. Amanda Nelson Wiesbaden Dental Clinic “Army children get so many experiences regular children don’t, like traveling the world. In addition, the Army strives to develop programs to fit the needs of its children like CYSS and ACS. Army children have to be resilient enough to handle separation from parents.” Rheanna Kelderman Wiesbaden High School “We get discounts on things and we get to travel to many great places. The military gives us many opportunities. We are just one big family. The only thing I don’t like is war.” Safeguarding employees National Occupational Health Nursing Week April 17-23 we work in coordination with By Barb Smith U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder and Wiesbaden Occupational Health Manager Occupational health nurses play a vital role in championing your health and safety on the job. Specific things done to encourage a safer, more healthful work environment include: P Promoting Health and Worksite Wellness — As businesses and government entities struggle with rising health care costs and loss of productivity, OHNs are key to achieving optimal employee health thus reducing absenteeism, improving productivity and reducing health care costs. They do this by identifying health risks; encouraging and supporting positive, healthy lifestyles; leveraging workplace health, disease and disability management programs to improve employee’s health and quality of life; serving as health advocates and engaging employees in taking charge of their health. P Supporting Safety on the Job — Worksite visits, hazard assessments and review of work-related injuries are just a few of the responsibilities of OHNs who are trained to identify and address potential health and safety hazards in the work environment. At USAG Wiesbaden and Baumholder Life as a military child Learning to roll with the punches Commentary by Lexie Taba U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office The life of a military child can be hard. Some people underestimate how hard it really is to be constantly uprooted, always having to pack up and leave right when a young person finally feels a sense of belonging. Moving away is always hard. But even harder is moving in — into a new house, a new school and a new life. Although students at military schools are welcoming and understanding, they see youths moving in and out all the time. Being the new kid at a military school is not a big deal or a novelty. That means that new students must reach out and put forth effort to make friends. This is always difficult, especially for shy people who are missing their old school and friends. Getting used to the way the school and community work may also be difficult. Every school has slightly different rules, classes and ways of doing things. Credits from a previous school may not transfer to a new school. There may be different classes than what a student was taking before the move, and the class schedules may be different. If a family moves overseas, getting used to the country’s language and customs is also hard. Luckily, the military is great at providing things to make transitions easier. There are always activities planned, trips and places dedicated to young people. The sense of family in a military community is also very helpful. Getting involved in groups is a way to share experiences and stories, make new friends, and help the community. Meeting new people can be difficult and nerve-wracking, but once you get past the awkward meeting process and really Herald Union masthead The Herald Union, printed exclusively for members of the U.S. Army Garrisons Wiesbaden and Baumholder, is an authorized, unofficial Army newspaper published under the provisions of AR 360-1. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. government or the Department of Defense. The editorial content is the responsibility of the USAG Wiesbaden and Baumholder Public Affairs Offices. No payment will be made for contributions. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. This is a biweekly newspaper printed by AdvantiPro GmbH. Our office is in Building 1023E on Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Circulation is 8,625 copies. For commercial and classified advertising rates call Susanne Daugill at civ (0631) 3033 5537, email ads@ herald-union.com, fax civ (0631) 3033 5535 or visit www.herald-union.com. Address: USAG Wiesbaden, Herald Union, Unit 29623 Box 60, APO AE 09096-0060; Telephone: mil 337-7405; civ (0611) 705-7405; Email: [email protected]; Home page: www.wiesbaden.army.mil. Page Herald Union other members of the health and safety team, including safety personnel, industrial hygienists, ergonomists, physicians and others. P Case Management — OHNs in USAG Wiesbaden and USAG Baumholder may be involved in many stages of the case management process of work and nonwork-related injuries and illnesses. As a result of rising health care costs, the need for case management services has grown. This can include managing care, conducting assessments, evaluating resources and other support. The primary goal is to achieve optimal employee health, while ensuring a safe and timely return to work See Occupation Health on page 3 start to get to know other people, you can really learn interesting things. The more people you meet, the more chances you have of finding a lifelong friend or an interesting person you thought you would never meet normally. Getting to see new places is also a benefit, especially if you live overseas. Living in Europe, it is very easy to take vacations to other countries and to see places and things many people have only read or heard about. Even though being a military child can be difficult and sometimes upsetting, there are things that make it better — things that maybe you have not thought of before as being a good thing. You just have to open your eyes, and take in all of the things that make you happy. (Lexie Taba, a Wiesbaden High School senior, is a student intern with the USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office) Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander...........................Col. Ray Graham USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major ............................Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Alexander Prince Public Affairs Officer..........................................Anemone Rueger Editor.......................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) USAG Wiesbaden Reporters.........Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) .................................................Sara Goodeyon (mil 337-5150) USAG Baumholder Reporters.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191) .....................................Stacy Theresa Graham (mil 485-7517) April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil News and features News flash Consumer product recalls The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturers, announced the recall of the following products for safety reasons: Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits (made by Pure Fishing Inc.), Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers (Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.), Propane LP gas (Valero Marketing and Supply Co.), Tippmann(r) A-5(r) Paintball Markers (Tippmann Sports LLC) and Hooded Sweatshirts (Seattle Cotton Works LLC). Visit www.cpsc.gov for information on these and other product safety recalls. (Courtesy of USAG Wiesbaden Child Youth and School Services) Journalism awards Ute Wolf, former reporter for the Herald Union in Hanau, earned first place in the stringer category at the Department of the Army’s Keith L. Ware journalism competition. Former associate editor Susan Huseman, now with the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, took first place in the Story Series category. (Courtesy of IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs) Retiree pay assistance A retiree pay representative from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Cleveland will visit various locations in Germany in April to assist retirees and annuitants with pay problems and conduct audits of individual pay accounts. The representative will be at the Ramstein Retirement Services Office on the morning of April 20, in Kaiserslautern April 21 (Daenner Kaserne morning/Panzer Kaserne afternoon) and the Wiesbaden Retirement Services Office April 22. No appointments are necessary. Times are between 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. (IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs) No added window tinting Adding after-market window tint to your privately owned vehicle is prohibited by Army in Europe Regulation 190-1. Only window tinting manufactured within the glass by the manufacturer of the vehicle is authorized. After-market clear or tinted film is prohibited. Vehicles found with after-market tinting during inspection will be rejected. Your vehicle will not pass inspection and you risk a three-point assessment to your U.S. Army Europe driver’s license. (Courtesy of the Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services) Government vehicle auction A live Internet used government vehicle auction will be held through April 19 at www.vebeg.de/ web/en/auktionen/index.htm. Vehicles can be inspected April 16 at the IFMS Consolidated Vehicle Processing Center on Spinelli Barracks. Call Andi or Kurt at mil 337-7781/7784 for details. Community yard sale A community-wide yard sale will be held May 9 in Frankfurt’s Carl Schurz Siedlung (just off Hansaallee — 60320 Frankfurt) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo by Karl Weisel Obie Trice and members of D12 sign autographs at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center March 25. D12 surprises local fans Detroit rappers sign autographs, give away tickets Several members of the double-platinum recording hip hop group D12 made a stop en route to Cologne to visit Soldiers at Wiesbaden Army Airfield March 25. “It’s good to be back and connected with fans,” said D12 member Coniva, as the rappers sat down with AFN to give a shout out to the troops and to promote their concert in Cologne. “It lets me know there are people who really care about the Soldiers,” said Sgt. Jermaine Etcitty, 102nd Signal Battalion, about the mid-week surprise visit. Because several members of the group (which also includes Eminem who was not able to make the tour) and entourage had ties to the military, they said they wanted to spend a few hours to return their appreciation. “We hope that our visit brings ‘pumped-ness’ or stress ease. … It’s in us to have fun and to be able to bring fun and laughter as therapy. … It’s all about having fun, and it shows fans that we’re on that level where it’s all relative,” said Swifty, while visiting the Soldiers at the Wiesbaden Warrior Transition Unit. “The way we like to express things is through music, so whatever we can do to let them know we appreciate what they do for us … we will certainly consider it to show thanks,” said Coniva when asked if the group has any plans to produce a track dedicated to the military. “They’re risking their lives everyday, being away from families. … We wish them all the best. God bless them all.” The visit included lunch at the Wiesbaden Dining Facility, stops around the installation, an autograph and photography session at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center and a visit to the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers center. During their stop at the WTU, Lt. Col. Daniel McFarland, 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion commander, presented the group with the exclusive Order of the Phoenix — lifetime membership in the Phoenix Battalion, represented by a numbered frame photo unit patch — and unit coins. Staff Sgt. Russ Nehmer, visit coordinator, said the group also gave away 10 pairs of tickets to the Cologne concert. The group’s European tour finished up in Berlin. The group is currently working on an album, D12 members said, and will soon release their next album “Return of the Dozen: Underground Volume II.” Continued from page 2 in a cost-effective manner. P Complying with Laws and Regulations — Did you know there are hundreds of laws and regulations that govern health and safety in the workplace? Whether it’s the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, worker’s compensation laws/ FECA, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family Medical and Leave Act, or host nation law, OHNs and other occupational health and safety professionals know the ins and outs of these laws and regulations. We work with command and management to interpret and comply with public policy decisions that protect your health and your safety as a federal employee. As the largest group of health care providers serving the workplace, occupational health nurses positively impact the health and safety of the millions of people who work every day. During National Occupational Health Nursing Week, join USAGs Wiesbaden and Baumholder in celebrating all of the ways we can work together to contribute to a healthier and a safer workplace. By Chrystal Smith U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office Occupation Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page News and features ‘Sex Signals’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pick up an uninterested woman in a bar. “The presentation was informational … they presented real situations well worth watching,” said Pvt. 2 Octavius Granville, 1st Armored Division, who said he intervened in a similar situation by using a distraction to rescue a friend. “I read that the (focal) female was not interested, but my friend didn’t catch it. … It was better than seeing one or both of them suffer.” The awareness training was a break away from the traditional slide presentation or video that Soldiers had become accustomed to, viewers said, explaining that they left with new tools to help prevent sexual assault. “It was different — it’s not the same thing over and over. It gave people a chance to get involved with the presentation. It gives me more confidence for saving a friend or myself when something like this happens,” said Sgt. Mary Lonis, 1st Armored Division. The actors discussed situations and concerns openly with the audience, stressing the point that consent is always needed before engaging in sexual activity. “This is a cultural shift, and the Army is keen on taking the lead on this,” said Beier, adding that gaining consent is crucial to prevent misunderstanding, a rape accusation or worse. April is Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness Month. Contact the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program for more information about sexual assault and ways of reporting. ACS officials encourage any victim to report crimes of sexual assault by callSoldiers and civilians react during Catharsis Production of ing the Wiesbaden Victims Advocate “Sex Signals” in the Flyers Theater. Hotline at civ (0162) 296 6741. Continued from page 1 are assaulted by people they know, the creators of “Sex Signals” said they felt there was a need to address the issue at its root. “The creators were simply trying to understand the other gender’s perspective, and they thought, ‘if we misunderstand each other like this, then maybe others can find this helpful too,’” said Fawzia Mirza, Catharsis Productions, about the program’s creators Gail Stern and Christian Murphy. The production fuses serious situational content with drama, and actors play out a variety of scenarios to tackle gender stereotypes, miscommunication between the sexes and erroneous perceptions relative to dating and cross-gender interaction. “Many of us are confused because we think there’s a formula for sex. … Enough people have been hurt, and that’s why we’re here,” said Mirza as she addressed the audience from the stage after running through a few scenarios, including one about a man trying to Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 completion of the bowling center. “I could go there a million times to get a lot of hamburgers … and bowling too.” The Army lodge in the Hainerberg Housing area, due to be finished by summer’s end, will have 164 units — 64 standard, eight extended stay rooms with kitchenettes, 92 extended stay family suites — and 134 parking spaces, and will cost about $32 million. “The USACE is helping the Wiesbaden community get ready for the future as an enduring installation for the U.S. Army in Europe,” said Rachel Goodspeed, USACE-Europe District public affairs specialist. Next in line for completion is the Wiesbaden Middle School multipurpose center, budgeted for about $5 million that will offer the Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe more academic and extracurricular space. Morale, Welfare and Recreation will foot the $8 million bill for the coming bowling/recreation center that will offer 16 lanes of bowling, an American cuisine-styled restaurant and a bar. Look for information on transformation updates in the Wiesbaden military community in upcoming issues of the Herald Union and online at www. wiesbaden.army.mil. Page Herald Union From the blotter Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services March 15 Baumholder: A noncommissioned officer was charged with spousal abuse after being involved in an altercation which turned physical. March 16 Baumholder: A Soldier and a family member were charged with assault after being involved in an altercation which turned physical. Wiesbaden: An NCO was charged in a traffic accident after backing into a coach bus. March 17 Baumholder: A civilian employee was charged in a traffic accident after backing out of a parking space and striking another vehicle. March 19 Wiesbaden: A family member was charged with shoplifting after placing a discount sticker on an item and not paying the actual Army and Air Force Exchange Service retail price. March 20 Baumholder: A Soldier was charged in a traffic accident after striking a concrete barrier. Wiesbaden: Two Soldiers were charged with wrongful use of a controlled substance (marijuana) after failing a urinalysis exam. March 21 Baumholder: A Soldier was charged with being drunk on duty after failing a unit commanddirected intoxylizer exam. March 22 Baumholder: Two Soldiers were charged with drunk and disorderly conduct after jumping on a vehicle and damaging the hood. March 23 Wiesbaden: Two family members were charged with shoplifting after placing discount stickers on items and leaving without proper payment. March 24 Baumholder: A Soldier was charged with use of a controlled substance (marijuana) after failing a command-directed urinalysis test. Wiesbaden: An NCO was charged in a traffic accident after improperly backing into a vehicle. March 25 Wiesbaden: A family member was charged with a traffic accident after striking a guard rail and leaving the scene. March 26 Wiesbaden: Two Soldiers were charged with larceny of government property after taking an LCD television and a Blu-ray disc player owned by the government. Baumholder: Two Soldiers were charged with smuggling hallucinogens and marijuana over the border from Belgium to Germany after being caught by the German Police. March 27 Neil Ravensbergen shows Aukamm secondgraders blueprints of the new bowling facility. Baumholder: A family member was charged with larceny of AAFES property after placing a 75 percent discount sticker on a couple of items and not paying the proper retail price. April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil News and features Libraries get busy in April By Lexie Taba U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office With April being National Library Month and National Poetry Month, the Wiesbaden Library is inviting community members to read their favorite poems on AFN radio. Contact the library for information on setting up a recording time. On April 15 in celebration of National Library Week (April 12-17) the library hosts an Open House with free food. This year’s theme is “Worlds Connect.” The library will host the Extreme Scavenger Book Hunt in collaboration with the Outdoor Recreation Center featuring rock climbing, mountain biking and an obstacle course. Register by April 16 by calling or going in to the library. The Book Hunt is for ages 4 and up. The big program at the library this month is Operation Homecoming. It’s a community-wide effort to capture experiences of Soldiers, civilians and family members. There will be workshops until April 17 with facilitators to help with the writing process. Stories may be sent to the National Endowment of the Arts which collects these stories and publishes them in book collections. The aim is to share experiences with fellow Soldiers and family members to promote better understanding of different points of view and to bring about healing by expressing one’s feelings about the experience. “Writing about experiences helps relieve stress,” said Mary Ann Ernst, public services librarian. Contact the library for more information about the workshops and program. On April 30 at 7 p.m. there will be a Foreign Film Night, featuring “The Pope’s Toilet.” Bring your own snacks. There will also be a Teen Advisory Meeting April 18 at 3 p.m. The meetings are a chance for teens to discuss things they would like to see at the library. Angel Gonzalez, an airbrush artist, will be available to airbrush T-shirts brought by attending teens. “We always appreciate suggestions or ICE comments. We love to hear what people want from the library,” said Joyce Greene, Wiesbaden librarian. partment of Defense civilian employees who have reached their 14th birthday before June 22 and will not reach their 23rd birthday by the end of the program July 31. For child development positions, applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must submit an online application form as well as a hard-copy application packet to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center that services their community. More information, including vacancy announcements and application instructions, is available under “Employment” on the CHRA website at cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/ eur. (Courtesy of USAREUR Public Affairs) Summer Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 labor positions may include working indoors or outdoors and light to moderate lifting or yard work. Salary for these positions is to be determined, officials added, but should not be less than $5.50 per hour. Applicants must be unmarried family members of active duty service members or De- Legal assistance advice: Don’t delay health care decisions The Wiesbaden Army Airfield Legal Assistance Office, along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading an effort to highlight the importance of advance health care decision-making. April 16 is National Health Care Decisions Day. As a participating organization, the WAAF Legal Assistance Office is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and health care providers, and execute written advance directives (health care power of attorney and living will). These resources are available by contacting the WAAF Legal Assistance Office or by going online to www.1ad.army.mil/ SJA/legal.htm and www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org. The WAAF Legal Assistance Office will feature special walkin hours April 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to welcome all eligible personnel with information about advance health care planning and advance directive forms. Legal assistance attorneys will be on hand throughout the day to discuss advance directives and assist in their preparation. As a result of National Health Care Decisions Day, it is hoped that many more people in the community will have thoughtful conversations about their health care decisions and complete reliable advance directives to make their wishes known. More advance directive mean fewer families and health care providers having to struggle with making difficult health care decisions in the absence of guidance from the patient. Health care providers and facilities will be better equipped to address advance health care planning issues before a crisis and be better able to honor patient wishes when the time comes. For more information about National Health Care Decision Day, call the Wiesbaden Legal Assistance Office at mil 3374725 to make an appointment with an attorney or visit www. nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org. If you have questions that are general in nature you can post them on the discussion forum on the Legal Assistance page of the Iron Portal at https://1ad.eep.army.mil/sites/ spcstaff/sja/legalassistance/ Lists/Team%20Discussion/ AllItems.aspx. For more information on this and many other topics visit www.1ad.army.mil/ SJA/legal.htm. News flash Internet car shipping information, help U.S. personnel overseas can find facts about shipping vehicles to the United States on the Internet. Several helpful links are available on the Military Customs website at www.hqusareur.army.mil/ opm/cars.htm. The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection offers tips on converting foreign vehicles to U.S. emission and safety standards, washing requirements to prevent spreading bugs and diseases stateside and how to import a vehicle without paying duty. For vehicles not built to U.S. safety specifications, the site has links to the latest list of registered importers that can do U.S. safety conversions, the list of models that can be converted, details on importing Canadian standard vehicles and the HS-7 Declaration Form required for vehicle imports. The Environmental Protection Agency also has a link listing the Automotive Imports Facts Manual, Independent Commercial Importer List and more. The Department of Agriculture link explains why high standards of cleanliness are necessary for vehicles shipped stateside. Visit www.hqusareur.army. mil/opm/uscustoms.htm or your local Customs Office for more information. (Customs News Release) Ready Army kit Army families are reminded to plan ahead and establish a family emergency plan for all potential hazards. Soldiers, civilians, families and contractors are advised to “get a kit, make a plan and be informed.” “One of the most important tools you and your family can have to protect yourself in possible emergencies is a family emergency plan,” said Rene Gomez, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high Yield Explosives specialist. “It is important that you plan ahead as a family for all types of emergencies and re- sponses.” When establishing a plan it’s important to: F Know your installation’s evacuation procedure; FDiscuss as a family where you will go in the event of an emergency; F Plan how you will evacuate family members with special needs; F Include pets in your family plan; F Save “In Case of Emergency” information on everyone’s cell phone; F Set up practice evacuations or shelter-in-place drills for your family to ensure everyone knows what to do; FKeep your emergency supply kit up to date, replacing water and perishables periodically. ARIMS training Army Recordkeeping Information Management Systems training will be held April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Building 8280 on Baumholder’s Smith Barracks and April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon in Building 1638 on Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Priority will be given to records coordinators, action officers and records custodians. Host nation employees and contractors must be registered in ARIMS before class attendance. To register send AKO email address to [email protected] at least five days before class date. SSSC will be closed April 23-24 The Baumholder Self Service Supply Center will be closed April 23-24 for inventory. In case of an emergency call mil 485-7512 or civ (06783) 6-7512. Army Emergency Relief campaign The annual Army Emergency Relief fund-raising campaign continues through May 15. This year’s theme is “Adding Strength to Army Strong.” Everyone is encouraged to help the Army takes care of its own by donating to AER. Contact your unit keyperson or call mil 3355321 for more information. www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Lauding above par performance U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders in cooperation with Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Defense Alvarado Farmer Jones Jorgovana Commissary Agency and Medical Command awarded the noticed on several occasions going over following employees for excellent cus- and above to meet customer needs. His tomer service for the month of March. professionalism, product knowledge All awardees received a certificate and standard of customer service are of appreciation; civilian employees at a level that colleagues tend to aspire. received an on-the-spot cash award; “Peter displays true compassion when Soldiers received a three-day pass. The dealing with customers and fellow following people were acknowledged workers.” He has gone to customers’ for providing a consistent level of cus- homes to help install AFN decoders tomer service, and their performances and wireless routers. “He is our greatest were dually noted by customers who asset to the Power Zone and an AAFES submitted comments to the Interac- advocate just doing what he does best, tive Customer Evaluation system and ‘Customer Service.’” Harold Jones, Directorate of Public coworkers: Guadalupe Alvarado, Directorate Works Recycling Center, “demonstrated of Plans, Training, Mobility and Se- his dedication to duty and customer sercurity training and support specialist, vice interests in an outstanding manner.” has exhibited a culture of excellent Jones is always willing to take on extra customer service. He continuously tries duties that are generally responsibilities to develop himself by being innovative of housing residents. In addition to his and by using creative methods to resolve normal duties; he volunteered to cleanproblems while always trying to im- up along the perimeter fence of the prove the organizational effectiveness of Hainerberg School complex. AdditionDPTMS. “His positive, polite, reliable, ally, he volunteered to take part in the and prompt service is his trademark.” special awareness training and scored He works with customers within the 100 percent on the final exam, which garrison, tenant units and agencies to has made him a valuable employee in ensure facilities such as the Tony Bass his work center. Fitness Center, the Reunion Center, the During a hectic time period in “peak Taunus Theater, the Flyers Theater and season” with family housing and troop a number of video teleconference suites movement, Lilly Jorgovana’s, DPW and conference rooms are planned, housing management assistant, accepscheduled and available for use. tance of additional duties to coordinate Peter S. Farmer, AAFES Power moving Soldiers from a non-renovated Zone senior sales associate, has been barracks building into renovated bar- Kreider Thomas Wilson racks reflected in no delays in any matter and was a benefit for the DPW Housing Division. Additionally she spent a large amount of overtime hours, including weekends, to perform inspections of housing unit and professionaluse facilities. She is recognized for distinguishing herself as a dedicated employee “with a strong commitment to our customers.” Pvt. 2 Charles Kreider’s, Wiesbaden Dining Facility food service specialist, attention to detail along with his personal motivation and dedication to mission completion has distinguished him from his peers. “His attitude lifts those around him and he carries himself in a manner that typifies Army values. A recent ICE comment, submitted by a DFAC customer, supports this claim: “My compliments to him as he is a great asset to your facility,” “He sets an example for all, even those who far out rank him. … it is a joy to watch him perform his duties, because he genuinely cares.” Robert Thomas, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security plans and operations specialist, has the challenging job of supporting all deployable Soldiers and civilians by ensuring that their medical, dental, financial, housing, legal, etc. are in accordance with Army and USAREUR deployment requirements. He posted a 97 percent Interactive Customer Evaluation satisfaction while working as the Soldier Readiness Program coordinator. He creWynn ated a “one-stop” document that eases the burden of redeploying Soldiers and civilians. His accomplishments are a testament to his personal commitment and dedication to customers. Louis Wilson works in the Defense Commissary Agency in the Bakery/ Deli, and is known in his work center as the booster of morale. “The upbeat and entertaining attitude he portrays is priceless. He can turn a bad day into a great day not only for adults but children as well. ” Recently he was commended for actions taken to comfort a felled customer. The cries were heard throughout the building. … He quickly and calmly quieted the child and made her laugh. The mother was delighted and said how Wilson performed and how it altered her attitude that day. Shalela Wynn, Wiesbaden Health Clinic command secretary, provided outstanding internal customer service to the Wiesbaden Optometry Clinic during the past 24 months as the medical supply technician. Her initiative has alleviated the section of extra administrative duties. “While she has no direct contact with the clinic’s customers, her actions have tremendously impacted the community. She consistently displays unparalleled work ethics, which benefits the overall Wiesbaden community, and is well deserving of recognition for a job well done.” Workshop ministers to community moms By Sara Goodeyon U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office The Hearts at Home ministry for mothers is coming to Wiesbaden where founder and chief executive officer will be the keynote speaker. Jill Savage will speak twice during the “Moms Day Out” workshop April 23 about the challenges moms face and how they can be more strategic in the face of challenge. The one-day workshop will give participants inspirational and practical advice on how to set goals and have purpose as a parent. “I believe that parents today have to be the louder voice,” said Savage. “There are many confusing messages coming our children’s way. Our voice needs to be the most consistent.” Savage said she uses her own experiences as a mom to help others. “I’ve learned Page Herald Union a lot of hard lessons along the way and my goal is to share my experiences and stories with other moms in hopes of helping them not make some of the same mistakes I made along the way,” said Savage. Nearly 100,000 women attend Hearts at Home conferences each year.The goal is for women to be inspired to approach their job as a wife and mother with a fresh vision. The workshop will include some spiritual content but that doesn’t mean it will be too serious. “I believe in large doses of humor--something many moms lack in their life,” said Savage. “We’re going to have a lot of fun. You won’t want to miss it.” Registration forms are available at the Hainerberg and WAAF Chapels or may be requested by emailing pwoc-wiesbaden@ hotmail.com. To learn more about Hearts at Home go to www.hearts-at-home.org. Photo by Karen Ravensbergen Pinewood Derby Cub Scout Pack 13 Committee Chair Neil Ravensbergen, Den Chief and Troop 107 Boy Scout Chris Bradford and Cubmaster John Drew set cars up for one of the races at the annual Pinewood Derby March 22 at the Tony Bass Fitness Center at Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Daniel Hulsebosch, a Webelos I scout (fourth grade) won Fastest in Pack. April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Recycling: Garrison focus groups suggest ways to improve overall Separate Or Recycle Trash refuse programs in Wiesbaden By Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office What would encourage more housing residents to properly separate and recycle their refuse? That’s what garrison leaders asked community members during three days of focus groups at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center March 24-26. With the high cost of sanitation removal (roughly $2 million a year in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden) and the potential for saving a good chunk of that if more people took the time to correctly separate their trash, focus group leaders said it is in everyone’s interest to ensure compliance for financial, sanitary and hygienic reasons. “We found from the focus groups that people think the system in place is OK,” said Peter Zeisberger, solid waste manager for the Directorate of Public Works’ Operations and Management Division, “but it’s not used properly.” The primary recommendation, Zeisberger said, was that better awareness through more information was needed. “We need to find a better means of providing information.” Other suggestions included more professional handouts, better educating the building coordinators so that they in turn can inform building residents, providing some means of enforcement and positive reinforcement, and improved labeling and signage. “When I first got here there was no awareness,” remarked one attendee, adding that more enforcement and better education as to what the standards are were ways to improve the system. “It needs to be put out to every Soldier and his or her family. And it needs to be enforced.” Focus group members also said having positive reinforcement such as rewarding the best building recycling effort with a barbecue or having a yard of the month would “start instilling a sense of pride in the community.” “The vast majority is just la- Photo by Karl Weisel Members of a Refuse and Recycling Focus Group discuss ways to encourage more people to properly separate and recycle their trash in Wiesbaden housing areas. ziness,” observed one attendee, saying that because families often rely on their children to take out the trash, sometimes children fail to properly deposit their refuse in the correct containers. Bulk trash Having a clearly marked, designated area for bulk trash was another recommendation. Zeisberger said focus group organizers were surprised that not one focus group member recommended a different setup, which, he added, would cost about $1.2 million to put in place. “They said the current setup is quite convenient. I thought that 50 percent of the people would say they needed bigger bins, but I was surprised that not one person said that.” What residents did recommend was providing clearer, more visible instructions (in stairwells, on bins and at recycling points), doing away with keys for the individual trash bins and better information about refuse and bulk trash be held in mid-April. Both paper and online versions will be available. Zeisberger added that community members do not need to wait for bulk trash pickup days to get rid of bulk trash. It can be taken to the Wiesbaden Army Airfield Recycling Yard located between Building 1036 (aviation hangar) and the Directorate of Public Works or to the Self-Help Issue Point in Hainerberg Housing (Mississippi Str. 3, Building 7802). Hazardous waste such as paint and batteries can also be dropped off at the Self-Help Issue Point in Hainerberg. For more information about recycling and refuse separation visit the garrison’s website at www.wiesbaden.army.mil and click on the “Recycling Guide” link on the bottom right side of the home page. pickup dates. information channels. “One of our first efforts A follow-up refuse and will be to produce a short, recycling survey for on-post up-to-speed recycling guide housing residents is slated to in conjunction with the pickup schedule,” said Camille Howes, USAG Wiesbaden Customer Management Services program manager. “Ideally, it will be given to building coordinators and posted in the stairwells.” Follow-on efPhoto by Sara Goodeyon forts will include better signage at the recycling Magee Headley (from left), Rebecca Lippman, Joseph Byrd and Daaccumulation vid Barrenechea perform “Ducks at 35,000” one of four short plays points, better presented by the Wiesbaden High School Drama Club March 27 and labeling of the 28 in the school auditorium. Before the Friday show there was a Big containers and Bucks for College dinner. Organizer Chris Criley said 45 tickets were more awareness sold and 35 dinners served. BBFC provides school graduates with a through inprofinancial boost to get started with higher learning. For more inforcessing and othmation about Big Bucks call Chris Criley at (0611) 3600 5126. er community Thespians light up high school stage DO YOU NEED HELP? • Cleaning ( PCS, home, stairwell) • Landscaping/ Handyman • Accident appraisals • Accident after-care from A-Z Call: 01 79-1 42 17 32 • Or visit: www.sj-service.de www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Griffin Award: 501st MPs are best in USAREUR By Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office “You are some amazing Soldiers,” was the way Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, 1st Armored Division commander, put it in honoring the 501st Military Police Company with this year’s Griffin Award. The annual presentation recognizes the best Military Police company in USAREUR and Seventh Army. As one of the last divisionelement MP units in the Army, members of the 501st recently completed a 15-month-long de- ployment to Iraq with 1st AD. “The things that you do are absolutely amazing,” said Hertling, noting that MPs are often asked to perform duties that are not strictly part of the doctrine. But whatever mission they are handed, Hertling said, they do “unbelievable work. What I saw the MPs do was phenomenal.” The division commander also praised the outstanding preparation of the 501st officers, noncommissioned officers and enlisted personnel as they prepared for their mission in Iraq. The Griffin Award, he YOUR PARTNER FOR ALL OCCASIONS Your Partners at the corner Uthmannstr.8/Anton-Hehn-Str.1 Mainz-Kostheim/Kastel China Restaurant China Restaurant Mayflower Mayflower said, acknowledges not only the overall achievements of the unit, but also the individual accomplishments of each member of the 501st MP Company – “in a most challenging environment. … There is a spirit and camaraderie in this unit. … It’s a very well deserved award.” U.S. Army Europe provost marshal Col. David LeMauk explained that when judges examine the nomination packets submitted by the eligible units in USAREUR, they look at all aspects of Soldier development from weapons training and know-how to civilian education. “The 501st clearly stood out … head and shoulders above other MP units. … This is not only a great honor for you, but also for the division.” “We’re looking forward to the future,” said Maj. 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Andrew Kwok, Wiesbaden Public Affairs with Company C, 1st Office Military Intelligence Job seekers converged Battalion, said he was on the Community Activity being “very flexible” Center at Wiesbaden Army while searching for a job Airfield March 27 looking after planning to leave to make a good impression the military this fall. “I’d on prospective employers. prefer to find a position Dressed in suits and in Asia.” with resumes in hand they “I try to help out the visited the tables of the young guys, since I’m 35 local, European and former military myself,” worldwide employers parsaid Brian Lewis, directicipating in the U.S. Army tor of European OpGarrison Wiesbaden Job erations for Lockheed and Career Expo. Martin. “I tell them not Rod Bennett with ITT to focus on one military Systems Division said job occupational specialty fairs are a great way to and not to limit themfind talented employees. selves. … It benefits Photo by Karl Weisel “We’ve used a lot of job us to help every single fairs,” said Bennett. “Last Sgt. Andrew Kwok, Company C, 1st Soldier in uniform. If time we were here we found Military Intelligence Battalion, talks to DoD succeeds, we suca couple of people. We al- Brian Lewis, director of European Op- ceed.” ways have job openings.” erations for Lockheed Martin, during Another option for The Job Fair offered the Job and Career Expo March 27 in finding a job is through non-traditional opportuni- the Community Activity Center. volunteering. Army ties such as home-based “It’s a win-win situation,” Community Service’s businesses. Tai Cunningham, said Dave Norton, European Army Emergency Relief officer a Pampered Chef senior sales Operations manager for CACI. Leary Henry was using his own director, said she was getting a “We’re one of those companies story to convince people to sign lot of interest from individuals that doesn’t just offer positions up as volunteers for the garrison. preparing to move back to the to separating military members; “I got my job through volunUnited States. “They can sign we also help find positions for teering,” said Henry, a recently up with Pampered Chef and spouses.” retired master sergeant. “They get their training over here and Norton added that at last liked my work ethic, and that take the business back to the year’s Job Fair in Wiesbaden, combined with my education States.” from the resumes he gathered, helped me get this job.” By Sara Goodeyon and Karl Weisel u o y d Di ? w o kn now s i n Unio ut to get d l a r ! it o He The - check s update e onlin atest new l your s or d e fi i class n e h t w Read it your o d ad e subm e classifi t priva nio n.com ald-u r e h . www MAKE A GREAT DEAL! 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During the construction period there is reduced parking along Saturnstrasse. Members of the Directorate of Public Works will contact individual housing residents where temporary (less than four hours) outages Community notes are required to complete new building connections. Holocaust trip The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity Offices host a visit to the Buchenwald Concentration Camp near Weimar April 24. The trip includes free bus transportation and entrance. The bus leaves from Wiesbaden Army Airfield at 8 a.m. Bring euros for lunch and/or electronic tour guides. Sign up at Outdoor Recreation (call mil 337-5760) by April 15. For more information call Master Sgt. Jordan at mil 337-5897. Easter/Passover dates April 9-10 Passover — Jewish services (call chapel for details) April 9 Holy Thursday — Catholic Mass, HBG, 6 p.m. April 10 Good Friday — Catholic Stations of the Cross, HBG, noon; Catholic service, HBG, 6 p.m.; Protestant service, WAAF, 7 p.m. Mongolian BBQ “All you can eat” Available for Lunch and Dinner! Army Airfield Am Fort Biehler L 671 CHINA TOWN Biebricher Straße Boelckestraße Otto-Suhr-Ring Mainz-Kastel Storage Station Wiesbadener Straße Restaurant China Town Wiesbadener Str. 89-91 55252 Mainz-Kastel Tel: 0 61 34 - 28 48 98 April 11 Easter Vigil — Catholic service, HBG, 8 p.m. April 12 Easter Celebration — Protestant sunrise service, HBG, 6:30 p.m.; Catholic Mass, HBG, 9 a.m.; Protestant service, WAAF, 10 a.m.; Gospel service, WAAF, 12:30 p.m. Take me to my leader Like to connect with your Family Readiness Group? Contact your family readiness support assistant. For the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade call Natalie Franc at civ (0611) 705-7350 or email Natalie. [email protected]. For the 1st Armored Division call Krystal Neal at civ (0611) 705-6510 or email [email protected]. mil. For the 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion call Cathleen Collier at civ (0611) 705-7385 or email Cathleen. [email protected]. For the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion call LaShawn Merceron at civ (0611) 705-5114 or email Lashawn.merceron@ us.army.mil. Spouses Club highlights The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club holds a “Basic Black Dress” Luncheon April 22 at the Community Activity Center. Board members will perform a skit and all members are asked to wear a basic black dress. Make reservations at — last names A-L email [email protected] or last names M-Z to [email protected]. Other WCSC events in April include wine tasting in St. Goar April 14, trip to the Mainz swimming pool April 14, go-karting April 17, trip to Birkenstock outlet April 21 and Schloss Freudenberg April 29. Visit www.wiesbaden.army. mil/sites/services/wcsc.asp for more information. Online legal assistance Visit www.1ad.army.mil/ SJA/legal.htm for a variety of general information on various legal issues. To post a legal question (do not include confidential information) visit https://1ad. eep.army.mil/sites/spcstaff/sja/ legalassistance/Lists/Team%20 Discussion/AllItems.aspx. Shuttle bus changes Starting April 13 weekend shuttle bus services will be discontinued. Also, the pick-up location for the Landstuhl Hospital shuttle bus has changed to the Warrior Transition Unit (Building 1201) on Wiesbaden Army Airfield. To reserve a seat call mil 337-6040 or 5052. Departure times vary. The hospital shuttle service is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Soldiers only needing a ride back from Landstuhl Hospital should call mil 337-7754. Rottweilers on dangerous dog list Rottweilers are now on Germany’s dangerous dog list. Owners of any Rottweiler breed or Rottweiler crosses that were owned before Dec. 31, 2008, must register their animal and pay a x5 fee by June 30. Owners of Rottweilers and Rottweiler crosses that were born or purchased after Jan. 1, 2009, (now considered dangerous dogs) must fill out an extended registration and ensure the dog passes a temperament test. Visit the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil, click on “Newcomers” in the left column and then “Pets” for more information. Or call Mr. Ott at civ (0611) 312 824. Community-wide worship service Hainerberg Chapel hosts a community-wide worship service April 19 at 11 a.m. Featured guest speaker is Rev. Tom Holladay. Call mil 337-7051 or 337-4302. Council Meeting The Wiesbaden Dining Facility Council meets at 2 p.m. April 15 at the Wiesbaden Dining Facility on Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Call Terrol Prather at mil 337-5110 for details. Red Cross classes The Wiesbaden American Red Cross holds CPR/AED/ First Aid classes April 13-15 and 25-26. Call mil 337-1760/5173, civ (0611) 705-1760/5173 or stop by the Red Cross in Building 1023E (third floor) on Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Dad-daughter evening The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Chaplain Ministry Team holds a free “Evening With Your Daughter” event April 18 at 6 p.m. at the NH Hotel in Wiesbaden. It is open to daughters age 8-18. Call civ (0611) 805-7051 for tickets. Father-Son Weekend The Chaplains Office hosts a Father-Son Weekend April 25-26 featuring a baseball clinic and rope course. The event is open to all faiths (some training is Christian in content). Call mil 337-1370 for free tickets. IRISH PUB W I E S BA D E N MAINZ Irish Pub Michelsberg 15 65183 Wiesbaden Tel.: 0611-300849 Irish Pub Weissliliengasse 5 55116 Mainz Tel.: 06131-231430 K a r ao k e K a r ao k e Sunday & Tuesday Monday & Thursday O p e n S tag e O p e n S tag e Wednesday Live Music G r e at P u b s ! F r e e E n t r a nc e Monday, Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday Live Music Tuesday, Wednesday Friday & Saturday w w w. i r i s h - p u b -w i e s ba d e n. d e • w w w. i r i s h - p u b - m a i n z . d e Page 10 Herald Union Boelckestrasse 38 Mainz-Kastel (near Mainz-Kastel US Storage Station) Tel.: Email: 06134-284943 [email protected] 06134-284938 April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil USAG Baumholder — Baumholder, Neubrücke Blankets for babies — a message of love By Stacy Theresa Graham U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office Handmade blankets piled are now a staple at the American Red Cross. A new program called “Blankets for Babies” has been established for family members in the Baumholder community who have had a baby while their Soldier was deployed. “First of all the whole idea for this came as something that we wanted the Red Cross to do for the community that would be something different than just doing the CPR courses,” said volunteer Judy Tarantino, American Red Cross station chairperson. “We are looking for different things to give back to the community that we are not necessarily charging for. It is based on volunteers,” she said. Tarantino used to make baby blankets for a project with friends and she knew she could probably get others to do the same thing. “The deployed Soldiers’ wives are having babies here, and they don’t always have that family support that they would have if they were back in the States. So I got in touch with my quilting friends in Durango and asked what they thought. They started with a donation of 50 blankets and then more Photo by Stacy Theresa Graham Susan Shadley and her son Brennan receive a handmade baby blanket from volunteer Judy Tarantino, station chairman for the American Red Cross, as a part of a new program called Blankets for Babies. and more people got involved in the community. The blankets started coming in, although I thought we would never have enough,” said Tarantino. The materials were supplied by the American Red Cross to the volunteers. People in the States and in the community donated to the program. “I think it is a really nice thing to do for moms who don’t have their support with them, and babies need lots of blankets,” said Susan Shadley, family member. More than 300 blankets have been donated, and 20 people have volunteered for this program. “I don’t believe this has ever been done here during previous deployments. Landstuhl’s similar program has been discontinued,” said Tarantino. As of late March, 120 blankets were given out to community members who have a baby since the deployment started. “Everybody has really gotten involved with this. First of all on a volunteer basis, I have had volunteers that have turned in two or three blankets,” continued Tarantino. She explained that the Brownies donated little blankets and a whole gift set. Even the staff at the American Red Cross has worked on some of the blankets. Kallee Valentine was the first spouse to receive a blanket from this program. “It was so nice. It has received a lot of publicity by word of mouth. It was nice to feel supported from this side of the deployment, you know locally,” said Valentine. “We have had mothers visiting their daughters and they would make blankets while they were here and donate them,” said Libby Worman, American Red Cross assistant station manager. “Without the support of the staff, Dennis Moran, American Red Cross station manager, and Libby Worman we wouldn’t have been able to fund this. Baumholder Community Spouses Club also gave a generous grant toward the program,” said Tarantino. “It has gotten the Red Cross name out there so that people can really understand more about what the Red Cross does,” she added. Buc Night: It’s all about supporting senior students By Ignacio “Iggy” Rubalcava U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office Baumholder’s annual Buccaneer Night, more commonly known as Buc Night, is almost here. Seniors at Baumholder American High School are making preparations to once again offer the community a fun-filled event that benefits their education and brings the community together for an evening of entertainment, games and fun for the whole family. Dr. Joy Magowan, one of the organizers of Buc Night, and Baumholder Middle High School Principal Danny Robinson explained what Buc Night is all about and how it works. “Buc Night is about raising money for graduating seniors who plan on going to college or vocational school. It’s really a way for us to give them a boost up. It’s not enough money to pay for all of their expenses, but it’s enough for us to perhaps inspire them with the confidence that they can be fundraising is going to come dition at Baumholder for at to get together. It’s a festive successful, that we see some- from the baskets that are go- least 16 years — growing each atmosphere. It’s old fashioned. thing in them that we believe ing to be offered for auction. year in popularity and success. It’s simple. People have a good in,” said Magowan. Those baskets are created by Magowan has seen Buc Night time,” he added. Parents of seniors are re- the FRG in the community and evolve from a small idea into Support for Buc Night sponsible for organizing Buc by some of the other private what it is today, the school’s has grown in unison with its Night. This year it’s going to be organizations that support major annual scholarship fund popularity. Family members, April 17 starting at 5 p.m. “We the Baumholder military,” he drive. the military community and have teachers who volunteer said. “I don’t know if it is the 17th teachers come together each throughout “Sometimes there’s The baskets year or 18th year that we’re year to jump-start the senior the process are only baskets doing this. It started small and students toward their future a big tub full of 100 in name. These it has sustained itself because educational goals. Robinson — cook steaks, run brands of beer — all creations often it’s good for the community points out organization and one kinds of things.” some of the fetch upwards garrison agency that booths. All seniors are supposed of $1,000 each. have always stepped to be responsible with supportup to support this an“One year we had a kayak ing by helping to set it up and that was filled with all kinds nual event. also run some of the booths as of equipment that you need for “The PTA — they well,” said Robinson. kayaking. Sometimes there’s a support it by writing “We’ll have some live baby crib that’s filled with evthe checks for the seentertainment. We’ll have pie erything you need for a child’s niors when they start in the face, throw a pie in the nursery. Sometimes there’s a going to college. principal’s face or the com- big tub full of 100 brands of “And also, I’d like mander’s face. There’s also a beer — all kinds of things. to thank the Rheinlandlottery,” said Robinson. “Primarily they’re baskets er because we use the “We’ve been able to get put together; there’s a little Rheinlander just about Photo by Stacy Theresa Graham every year, and they’ve prints that we’re going to raffle. competition there, but it’s in We’re selling raffle tickets now. support for the students here,” Baskets pile up at Buccaneer Night been very supportive during last year’s fund-raising and very helpful,” said They are $1 a ticket. said Magowan. Robinson. “The biggest source of our Buc Night has been a tra- event. www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 11 USAG Baumholder — Baumholder, Neubrücke Job fair makes finding employment easier By Stacy Theresa Graham U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office Military spouses face many challenges overseas — especially when trying to find a job. To make the search a little easier, Baumholder Army Community Service held a Job/Volunteer Fair March 20 at the Rheinlander Convention Center. “We arrange a consolidated job/ volunteer fair once a year which is an opportunity for all of the base agencies, whether they are paid or volunteer opportunities, to get together in one location to provide a one-stop shop opportunity for our local military family members. And we see it as a win-win situation,” said Katie Beyer-Rodgers, relocation readiness program manager. Twenty-one community organizations and agencies participated in the fair offering a variety of local jobs. There was information available about contract, non-appropriated and appropriated fund jobs and volunteer opportunities. Job opportunities varied from part time and full time to intermittent. “It makes it a lot easier to see what’s out there and what’s available. I came to talk to the community bank but also to look around and see what else there is,” said Melissa Gutierrez, family member. “Characteristically job fairs bring in a large amount of community members because it is that one-stop shop kind of concept where you can come in and talk Volunteering can be a great way to try out a job. Tony J. Untalan, Volunteer Corps coordinator, said volunteering can lead to a permanent job. “We are giving organizations a chance to showcase what kind of jobs and volunteer positions they have available. Photo by Stacy Theresa Graham “What this does is Angela Murphy, Army Emergency Relief technician, allows folks to come talks to community member Melissa Gutierrez to the door and look about job and volunteer opportunities. and see if they can get employment. And to multiple people, you can pack up your if they cannot get employment, then resume, you can ask specific questions perhaps they can get on as a volunteer, about job availability or about what du- network and get some of those skills so ties and responsibilities are for specific that later on they can gain employment positions that are being advertised,” said in that agency,” Untalan said. Beyer-Rodgers. “For instance, if they show up at this It may seem jobs are in short supply event and they look at it and say ‘hey in the military community, but Beyer- you know what? I think this is kind of Rodgers said there are jobs out there. cool, but I haven’t done it before and “I have known folks to be hired on the I don’t really know if I want to try the spot at these job fairs. There are jobs, job,’ then it is offered as an opportunity but it depends on what you are look- to try it as a volunteer. It is almost like ing for. Sometimes the impact is not an internship/practicum,” he said. as great as if you see someone with a By the end of the fair a lot of infortable saying hi, we are recruiting,” said mation had been given out, applications Beyer-Rodgers. provided, several interviews had led to Education Center representatives on-the-spot hiring and resumes were were also present talking about edu- collected for review. cational opportunities to community The Job/Volunteer Fair attracted members throughout the day. more than 100 people and fulfilled what Beyer-Rodgers said she had hoped to accomplish. “I want to reach out into the community and provide opportunities for a variety of things, whether it is education, paid employment or volunteer opportunities. And whatever happens from there happens,” she said. A message from Customs The Baumholder Customs Field Office is assisting the Military Police station by issuing the U.S. Forces POL authorization for a rental vehicle or privately owned vehicle registered in Europe but not in Germany (AE 550-175L). The authorization can be issued to military and civilian personnel on temporary duty, leave or pass in Germany who want to obtain a gasoline ration card for their vehicle. In order to obtain the authorization, the following documents must be presented to the U.S. Forces Customs Office: ID card, TDY/leave orders, vehicle rental contract and the vehicle’s registration. The Customs Office is located in Building 8724, Room 2 and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. For more information call mil 485-7442/8193 or civ (06783) 6-7442/8193. Autism Awareness Week starts April 12 Army Community Service — changing the face of autism By Liz Mulcahey Baumholder Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator Over a lifetime we may all meet someone with autism. In February 2007 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that the prevalence of autism has risen to one in every 150 American children, according to the Autism Society of America. This number is even higher in some countries. “There are estimates of 587,900 people with autism Page 12 in the United Kingdom. And, according to researchers, one in 100 children may have autism,” according to an article in Medical News Today, published June 19, 2007. What you should know is that children diagnosed with autism may have special needs, but they also have some of the same needs as other children. To be loved, understood and respected is important to all children, and though a child with autism may not be able to express how he or she feels, like most children, they can appreciate the feelings. Although many children with autism may not want to be touched or may avoid looking Herald Union you in the eyes, don’t think for a moment they are not aware that you are nearby. A child with autism may tune you out, but don’t take it personally. Sometimes the amount of noise, light, objects or smells might be too much for the child to process. What might appear as tunnel vision to you is a way of protection for the child with autism who is trying to seek safety in a world that has become too large and overwhelming. Baumholder Army Community Service invites the entire community to learn more about autism. The Exceptional Family Member Program will have a table display at the Community Mail Room during Autism Awareness Week April 13, 15 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ACS, Educational Developmental Intervention Services and other supporters of children with autism look forward to seeing you during Autism Awareness Week. This is an opportunity to learn about the autism support group, Spectrum Families, the play group for special needs children, SKIP, and respite care for families enrolled in EFMP. Let’s show the child with autism that the U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder community takes care of its own. Who knows, when that child grows up, he or she might be a future Mozart, Vincent Van Gogh, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, Alfred Hitchcock or Amanda Baggs advocate. Should you have any questions or would like more information, contact ACS at mil 485-8188 or civ (06783) 6-8188. (Liz Mulcahey has more than 10 years of experience with special needs children and adults, Mulcahey is a recognized advocate for children with autism. She earned her bachelors degree in political science at the University of South Carolina and is currently studying psychology at the University of Maryland University College–Europe.) April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil USAG Baumholder — Baumholder, Neubrücke A strong beginning before kindergarten garten in the fall will go more smoothly after this experience,” said Hammontree. Starting kindergarten can be Cohn teaches the class with a big change to a little girl or Phillip Jordan Monday through boy’s schedule. Friday to 20 students in the Dispensary Child Develop- morning and 20 students in the ment Center has started a new afternoon. five-day, three-hour program Cohn has been teaching aimed at helping make the for six years and has taught in transition easier for children schools and preschools. age 4 and 5 called Strong BeDispensary CDC offers ginnings. other programs to children as The pilot program was in- well, but they are only three troduced in Wiesbaden earlier days a week compared to the this year and is being tested in five-day Strong Beginnings Vicenza as well. program. “They are going to see how Hammontree said Laurelin it goes here and see the demand had been taking the pre-school for it,” said Simone Cohn, class at the CDC but they were teacher of Strong Beginnings. unable to ‘teach’ the children, Parent, Kristin Hammon- they just provided care. tree, who has a daughter in the “Friends of ours and her program, said she is very hope- teachers there kept telling me to ful about Strong Beginnings. put her in the Sure Start class, “Laurelin really enjoys the but she didn’t qualify. I am class, and the feeling she is ‘go- relieved the Army is finally proing to school.’ She is learning viding this type of pre-school new things everyday, and I’m class. I would definitely like hopeful her transition to kinder- to see it continue and expand to all posts. It’s an important step for preschoolers to take, so hopefully kindergarten won’t be so scary,” said Hammontree. The class basically gets Photo by Stacy Theresa Graham children ready Strong Beginnings students gather be- for kindergarten. “We’re dofore class to discuss a book. By Stacy Theresa Graham U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office Community information Care providers needed Army Community Service is looking for families to provide temporary care to children during times of family crisis. Make a difference in a child’s life. Emergency Placement Care information sessions are held monthly at ACS. Call mil 485-8188 or civ (06783) 6-8188 for more information. ing the cognitive things like the letters, math and writing, but our main goal is to get them so when they get to kindergarten they are ready to sit down and learn. It is going to help that they know letters and their sounds and they know some words.They will know how to sit correctly at the table and follow a routine before they start kindergarten,” said Cohn. Strong Beginnings started in January and will go to June. It follows the school schedules in this area. Although the program got off the ground in January this year, it will start next year when school starts. For more information about this program or other programs offered at Dispensary CDC call Photo by Stacy Theresa Graham A child is called up to the board during one of the lessons of the day. Students learn the basics of sentences and learn to recognize letters and numbers. the Child, Youth and School Services Enrollment Office at mil 485-7003 or civ (06783) 6-7003. How to ship your wine By Stacy Theresa Graham U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office If you have been in Germany awhile, then by now you have figured out that wine is a significant part of German culture. Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness Program offers a class once a quarter on how to ship wine back to the states. Germany has world renowned wine regions that the locals celebrate annually during the fall season through festivals, parades and markets. “Even if you only purchase one or two bottles at each event or bazaar, this can add up to a rather large collection during your tour of duty,” said Katie Beyer-Rodgers, relocation readiness program manager. There are some options that you have when it comes time for you to PCS so that you can begin to prepare for that eventuality. “If you have been told by anyone that you can pack wine or beer in your household goods you have been misled. Alcohol cannot be shipped in your household goods. If you attempt to do this your household goods may be delayed and/or stuck in customs as you are violating customs regulations,” said Beyer-Rodgers. By following proper procedures for shipping wine you will ensure that your wine makes it to your destination, is in a controlled environment and you will avoid any penalties for trying to “smuggle” your wine into the United States. “During this class you will learn how wine is shipped, that it may be possible to get partially reimbursed for the shipment, why you should contact your destination’s alcohol control board and how the transportation office can help you with the coordination of your shipment,” said Beyer-Rodgers. The ACS wine shipping workshop is designed to give you some basic knowledge to help you decide whether or not you want to ship wine and to give you the tools to ask questions as you get closer to PCSing that will help you be more prepared for all of the ins and outs involved with the shipment. For more information call Customs Office at mil 4857442 or civ (06783) 6-7442. To sign up for the next wine shipping class, call ACS at mil 485-8188 or civ (06783) 6-8188. SSSC closure Self Service Supply Center Baumholder will be closed for the annual GSA Inventory on April 23 and 24. Community Information Center to open The Community Information Center will have its grand opening at the Community Mail Room building April 15, next to the VAT office. More information about the opening will be announced closer to the opening around the community and on the Baumholder Information Channel. www.wiesbaden.army.mil .............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 13 USAG Baumholder — Baumholder, Neubrücke Students meet author Lisa Graff Story and photo by Stacy Theresa Graham U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office Author Lisa Graff celebrated Young Authors Week with youths in Baumholder elementary schools. “This event is co-sponsored by Wetzel and Smith Parent Teacher Organizations and the Baumholder Community Spouses Club. All three of us have contributed funds to support Lisa coming,” said Cleo Strazdas, event coordinator and German enrichment resource teacher at Wetzel Elementary School. Graff spent a day at Smith Elementary School and a day at Wetzel Elementary School offering grade level workshops to the students as well as participating in an evening family event. “I have done school visits in New York, but this is my first time overseas,” said Graff. During her visit Graff also visited Ramstein to talk with students. Graff talked about her book, “The Thing about Georgie,” the story of a 10-year-old dwarf whose world suddenly changes. Each chapter is introduced with a handwritten account of what it’s like to live as a dwarf. “Stretch your right arm high up to the sky. Now reach across the top of your head and touch your left ear....Did you know you could do that? Well, Georgie can’t.” “She looks as though she is a great author, especially with ‘The Thing about Georgie,’” said Connor Score, a Wetzel Elementary School pupil. “She inspires me to think more about dwarfism. She does inspire me. She gives that number one rule to never be boring.” Graff also described her second book, “The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower,” to Baumholder students. Bernetta Wallflower is having the worst summer on record, said Graff. Everything is going wrong and Bernetta comes up with a plan that involves a lot of lying, a little bit of trickery and a mysterious stranger with chocolate-brown eyes. This is a comic and touching story about losing your footing and finding your way again. The evening event, called “Dinner with an Author Event,” was hosted by the Wetzel and Smith Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Organizations. After spaghetti dinner and dessert, the tables were cleared and Graff talked about her books, shared her writing experiences and answered questions. “I think it is really great to meet children who actually read your books because one, it is good so that they kind of get to know you and want to read your books and want to read books in general. But it is really good for the author because then you see the people who are reading your books which is important because you write at your desk in a little bubble or in a coffee shop and you forget who you are writing for. It can be easy to forget that,” said Graff. Graff’s books are targeted and written for the intermediate grade levels three to six, but she offered ideas and information for all grade levels. The students had an opportunity to attend her grade level workshops in school. “I thought it was interesting because most authors tell you what they published when they come, but Lisa Graff told us how she became an author and what it’s like to be an author,” said Paige Kaune, Smith Elementary School student. Students had the opportunity to purchase Graff’s books before her visit so that she could autograph them during her visit. “I think it was kind of cool because we got to ask her neat questions. I liked how she let us make our own similes and say them. It makes me kind of wish I will grow up to be an author,” said Daniel Sparks, Smith Elementary School student. Strazdas said the school is working toward encouraging better writing. “The whole school has been working on the writing process all year. We are focusing on using a writing strategy called ‘Six Traits’ which encourages students to be more critical of their writing by focusing on six specific writing traits that all good writers use. The six traits are ideas, sentence fluency, organization, word choice, voice and conventions.” Presentation was also recently included in the focus, she said. Last year David Greenberg came to Baumholder to Author Lisa Graff reads to students at Wetzel Elementary School. talk with students. Graff said she remembered when he visited her school when she was young. “I met David Greenberg when he came to my school when I was 8 years old, and he did a poetry workshop with us. I thought that was the most amazing thing ever,” she said. Graff shared a story about another author she admired. “My mom met Judith Viorst who wrote ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.’ She met her at a conference, and she signed a book for me. I thought she was the most amazing person in the entire world, and I was oddly in love with her. Then a couple of years ago I met her and was like a crazy fan — I was so in love with her. So yeah I think it made a big impression on me,” said Graff. “Writing is a real important part of life, and if they meet somebody who has the skills to write then they have a good role model,” said Cheryl Patterson, Smith Elementary School literacy coach, describing the importance of having positive role models. Junior boys takes third place at European tournament By Stacy Theresa Graham U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office The Baumholder Junior Boys basketball team took third place at the European tournament March 6-8 at Bamberg. Thirteen teams from Germany, Belgium and Italy represented the best youth basketball in Europe. “It feels good to play with friends. It felt good to be noticed by other players, and I liked the competition,” said Baumholder’s Chad Roberts. Baumholder’s local Members of the Junior Boys basketball team meet back at the Baumholder Child, Youth and School fitness center for a group photo with their trophies. Page 14 Herald Union Services basketball team, made up of 13-15-yearolds, coached by Tony J. Untalan and Brandon Murphy, helped lead the Baumholder Juniors to victory against SHAPE, Bamberg and Mannheim during the three-day tournament. “Our kids played with great enthusiasm and teamwork,” said Untalan. “The experience was amazing. This was my first year playing and I learned so much,” said Breon Herbert. Herbert commented on how long the tournament was but said it was lots of fun. “We were also able to get out of school,” he added. This was Murphy’s first year coaching and he received his first trophy, “I am very proud of what the boys achieved and that I was able to be a part of it,” said Murphy. Untalan and Murphy are volunteer coaches and worked with the youth for more than two months. They practiced three times a week during the evenings to build teamwork, dedication, basketball skills and self discipline. These skills are what it took for the team to get to the final day of competition and place so well, they said. April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil USAG Baumholder — Baumholder, Neubrücke MWR roundup ... MWR roundup ... MWR roundup Month of the Military Child April is the Month of the Military Child. Child Youth and School Services will hold celebrations, parades and special events at all CYSS programs. For more information call mil 485-7003 or civ (06783) 6-7003. Easter egg hunt An outdoor egg hunt will be held, rain, snow or sunshine on Easter Sunday, April 12. The hunt kicks off at 1 p.m. for children up to age 12. It will take place at the fields surrounding the Rheinlander. Easter brunch at the Rheinlander Come out and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and a selection of Siggi’s food samplings April 12 on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother’s Day brunch Treat Mom to Siggi’s famous food for Mother’s Day by taking her to the all-you-can-eat buffet with sparkling wine and a wide array of cuisine, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free spring fest The Hall of Champions will offer fairy tales from around the world. There will be games, crafts, entertainment, photo buttons and fun for the family April 25 from 1-4 p.m. Free puppet show A puppet show will be performed by the Rheinland-Pfalz Polizei at the Rheinlander Club ballroom April 25 at noon and 1 p.m. Easter arts and crafts Bring the children to enjoy arts and crafts in the Red Leg Room of the Rheinlander Club during the buffet on Easter Sunday, April 12 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. BCSC spring spectacular bazaar The spring spectacular bazaar will be held at the Hall of Champions May 1-3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 and 2; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3. Festival of the Arts activities As part of the Festival of the Arts activities, the Creative Arts Center is holding a military photo contest with a theme of life downrange. Photos taken downrange should be submitted to the Creative Arts Center before May 20. Photos will be displayed at Soldier and Family Appreciation Day June 4. Focus on fine arts and crafts Kicking off Month of the Military Child Lt. Col. Derek Rountree, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, spends a moment with a younger crowd after signing the proclamation March 24 declaring April the Month of the Military Child. Since it began in 1986, the Department of Defense has teamed with various internal, commercial and private organizations to recognize the sacrifices and applaud the courage of military children. Look for events throughout the month celebrating military children in the community. The month will end with a large spring fest at the Hall of Champions for the entire community. Call mil 485-6641 or civ (06783) 6-6641 for reservations. Children must be registered with Child Youth Services to participate. Outdoor Recreation family leisure trips Join Outdoor Recreation on a tulip trip April 18 for $95. A Den Helder fishing trip is scheduled April 17-19 for $155. A Swiss ski weekend is scheduled for April 17-19 for $275 and another trip to Legoland, April 11 for $95. Golf spring open On May 9 Rolling Hills Golf Course will be holding its Spring Open. The Shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. There is a $50 entry fee for participants. Come out and have a great time, compete for prizes and meet other golfers. Striker’s birthday party program Middle school students investigate a case at the Library April 15 at 1:30 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be served. Striker’s is in the process of developing a themed birthday party program just for you. Choose from girls, boys and sports themes, favor packs, pinatas and helium-filled balloons. This program is scheduled to be in place May 1. Auto Parts Yard Bowlopolis Solve a mystery The Auto Parts Yard will begin summer hours of operation April 16. Their hours of operation will be noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. They will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on IMCOM training holidays and closed on U.S. holidays. The Auto Parts Yard has used cars and used parts for sale, a towing service and car disposal. They also have used CD players in stock. “Baumholder’s Got Talent, Art and Home Crafts” is the title of the second part of Baumholder’s Festival of the Arts which focuses on fine arts and crafts and is open to all ages. Submissions in painting, drawing, sewing, metal, wood, jewelry, scrapbook (if you made it this year, enter it) will be accepted. The deadline is May 20. Contact the Creative Arts Center for application forms. Rolling Hills pool Saturday child care Rolling Hills Golf Course Saturday child care will be available April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dispensary Child Development Center. Parents may use the deployment respite card for free care; or pay $16 for deployed families, $32 for non-deployed families. Space is limited so customers are asked to make reservations two weeks in advance. ordered at no extra charge. The pool reopened March 4. Operating hours are Tuesday to Friday noon to 8 p.m.; and Saturday noon to 5 p.m. They are closed Sundays and Mondays. Thursday night scrambles return to the Rolling Hills Golf Course starting at 6 p.m. April 9. Come out for a quick nine holes and a lot of fun. Free, professional golf lessons will be offered two Mondays a month. Stop by the pro shop for various golf products. If something is not available, it can be Youths age 4-12 can join the Bowlopolis Bowling League beginning April 13. Children can sign up at Child Youth and School Services. Striker’s rewards card Earn free games when you fill up the new rewards card. The more you bowl, the more you earn. Once you become an honorary member you can earn one free game per visit. Contact Striker’s for more information at mil 485-6469. Strike Zone meal discount Similar to the bowling rewards, the Strike Zone snack bar now has a rewards card. Eat more, save more. With gold card completion you earn honorary membership and five percent off every purchase. Contact the Strike Zone for details at mil 485-6569. Guitar lessons If you are interested in learning to play the guitar, the Creative Arts Center now offers lessons for all ages and abilities. Call mil 485-6687 for details. www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 15 Schools page — Partners in education Schoolbits ... Schoolbits Summer Enrichment Program Hainerberg Elementary School invites kindergartners through eighth-graders to attend a free, four-week Summer Enrichment Program (not a remedial program) June 22 to July 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities emphasize math and language arts skills. Parents/sponsors must arrange for student transportation to and from the school. Students must be registered by April 14. Pick up an application form at Hainerberg. Call mil 3375160 for more information. Summer internship Do you know a college student interested in federal law enforcement? The Defense Criminal Investigative Service is accepting resumes for an unpaid, student intern program position in Wiesbaden. Applicants must be a current full- or part-time college student, a U.S. citizen able to obtain a security clearance and able to obtain approval of their college. If interested send a copy of resume to [email protected]. RoboWarriors win honors Congratulations to the Wiesbaden High School’s Robotics team that competed in the Las Vegas FIRST Robotics Contest March 24-29. The Warriors were one of two teams from Europe to participate in the nationwide competition. Wiesbaden took second place in the Underwriters Laboratory Top Three Safety Award category. School sponsor Frank Pendzich said credit goes to the team’s safety captain, Darren Jennings. The team’s webpage, designed by Samira Almendras, was also singled out in the webpage competition for exemplary and nteresting media coverage. The other Department of Defense Dependents SchoolsEurope team to compete, AFNORTH High School, won the Delphi “Driving Tomorrow’s Technology” Award for including a high velocity fan in their robot design. Visit Page 16 www.wies-hs.eu.dodea.edu/ Club/RoboWarriors/HTML/ robomain.html for more details on the RoboWarriors. Scholarship winners The Kaiserslautern American German Business Club awarded four x1,000 scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year. Two U.S. and two German students were selected. This year’s recipients were Brittany Hines from Siegelbach, Martin Spengler from Bornheim, Troy Garland from Waldmohr and Jana Ischchuk from Kaiserslautern. The club awards scholarships annually to German and American students who show promise in the field of business and American-German cultural exchange. (Courtesy of Linda Sauer Bredvik) Tricare 101 The end of the school year is almost here and many young people will go off to college. It is important to remember health care and determine which Tricare option would be best for your son or daughter. It is important to remember that children remain eligible for Tricare up to age 21 and coverage may be extended to age 23 if enrolled full time in an accredited institution and they get more than 50 percent financial support from you. It is also important to verify your child’s eligibility in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Disenrollment is automatic when your child turns 21 unless you have updated the information before his or her birthday. Visit www.dmdc. osd.mil/appj/bwe to check and update information. Some colleges offer student health plans which would be considered other health insurance. If purchased, the student would have to follow that policy guidance for any care received and Tricare would be secondary insurance. Visit www.tricare.mil for details on which option would be best for your child. (Tricare News Release) Herald Union Parents and pupils examine projects during Aukamm’s Science Fair Week March 26. Young scientists at Aukamm Guest speakers, projects spark interest in science Story and photos by Chrystal Smith Jennifer Lamm tests her project while setting it up in preparation for the fair. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office Aukamm Elementary School held Science Fair Week March 23-26 to enlighten its students to the wide world of science. The school hosted two speakers each day representing the fields of Botany, Environmental Engineering, Nutrition, First Aid, Medicine, Criminal Investigations and Veterinary Science. “The speakers were great. The students got a little of everything,” said Jacqueline Kennedy, fair organizer, who said the visit from Maj. Steve Knapp and fellow Wiesbaden Health Clinic staff members was one highlight of the week. “The students really enjoyed exploring the ambulance.” The school concluded the week of science by showcasing the variety of projects completed by students ranging from first through fifth grades. “It was easy to go online and research my project,” said Jennifer Lamm, a fourth-grader whose project exhibited the production of hydrogen and compound chlorine gas. “I wanted to find something that would be easy and fun to do, and this is what I picked,” said Lamm. All participants were recognized with a ribbon and a certificate for submitting a project. Math wizards compete in Wiesbaden Conner Silveria, a Lakenheath Middle School student, smiles after correctly answering a question during the DoDDS-Europe Mathcounts Competition in Wiesbaden March 25. Silveria went on to win the Countdown Round and took the first place individual award. Eight teams Photo by Sara Goodeyon and six individuals from Europe participated in what was the equivalent to a state-level competition. Top finishers advance to the national competition in Orlando, Fla., May 7-10. April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Sports and leisure Sports shorts Speed training Burn more calories and move faster by joining a Speed Training workout at the Wiesbaden High School track Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. starting April 16. Expanded hours The Wiesbaden Fitness Center is now open Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, federal and training holidays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prenatal yoga Wiesbaden Fitness Center offers prenatal yoga April 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course runs until April 28, Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost is $36 for the six-week program. Call civ (0611) 705-5541. Softball Officials Clinic A softball clinic for officials will be held April 20-24 at 6 p.m. in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Call civ (0611) 705-5541 for details. Golf action Wiesbaden’s Rheinblick Golf Course features a Blickster TwoPerson Scramble April 18 and a Friday Night Scramble at 6 p.m. April 24. Call civ (0611) 420 675. Fishing Course Wiesbaden’s Outdoor Recreation features a U.S. Forces Europe Fishing Course April 27 to May 1 from 6-9 p.m. Stop by Building 1046 on Wiesbaden Army Airfield or call mil 337-5760 for more information. Men and women sprint away from the start at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center March 28. Jon Clough (number 9534) returned in just over one hour and 25 minutes to win the half marathon. Runners conquer rain, distance More than 40 athletes turn out for Wiesbaden half marathon Story and photos by Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office Rain, wind and slick trails greeted the 42 runners at Wiesbaden’s Run for Your Life Half Marathon March 28. But that didn’t stop Wiesbaden’s Jon Clough from reclaiming the top prize Krav Maga self-defense Wiesbaden Fitness Center features Krav Maga self-defense classes Tuesday and Thursday from 6:157:45 p.m. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 to enroll. Boot camp for Moms Upset about those post-pregnancy pounds? Bring your baby and get in shape with Boot Camp for Moms at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call mil 337-5541 or civ (0611) 705-5541 for details. Special Olympics Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help support the annual Kaiserslautern Special Olympics Spring Games May 6 at the German police training center (Bereitschaftspolizei) in nearby Enkenbach. If you wish to volunteer contact Larry Zani at larry_zani@ compuserve.com. Second-place finisher Daniel Welch crosses the line in 1:30:54. in a time of one hour, 25 minutes and 30 seconds. Clough won the Wiesbaden 13-mile race in 2007 and took third in 2008. “The course was the best I’ve seen in the three years I’ve done it,” said Clough, adding that it was challenging. “The weather just made it all that more difficult.” Looking forward to running the Athens Marathon in November on the original marathon route, Clough said it will be his eighth 26-mile race. One of several members of 1st Air Support Operations Squadron to ensure major representation by the Air Force at the run on and around Wiesbaden Army Airfield, the fleet-footed Airman said his unit’s physical training program helped promote the high turnout by his peers. Daniel Welch of the 1st Armored Division Band was the second across the finish line at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Welch took a spill early on thanks to the water-soaked trail. “It was demoralizing mentally. I went down on the very first turn of the race.” Despite the early mishap, Welch too praised the course layout, finishing in a time of 1:30:54. “It’s a great half marathon. I’ve run this one once before and Heidelberg’s Half Marathon twice,” he said. Asked if he had any advice for fellow runners considering competing in long distance races, the Army bandsman said not to push it too hard while training. “There shouldn’t be any more than a 10 percent increase per week. If it hurts, back off.” Gina Nordom of the 1st Armored Division was the first female to cross the finish line in 1:43:13. While she seemed surprised to arrive ahead of her fellow runners, it turned out she had missed some of the turns and hence was disqualified after race officials took a second look at the results. “It was my first time running a half marathon. The longest I had done was four miles,” said Nordom, thanking her Zumba class for increasing her endurance. After Nordom was disqualified, second-place female finisher Yesenia Ortiz was moved up to first, winning the female open category in a time of 1:44:01. Finishers by category from first to third were: Men’s Open — Jon Clough, Matthew Hanna, Duane Harrison Women’s Open — Yesenia Ortiz, Juliana Sinnard Men’s Seniors — Daniel Welch, Richard Braun, Chris Wolfe Women’s Seniors -- Heather Navian, Laura McIlory, Elizabeth Spring Men’s Submasters — Thomas Pollack, Donald Lee, Troy Lundquist Women’s Submasters — Yanina Sifuentes, Shaw, Lori Nix www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 17 ‘Women — leading the way to save our planet’ Music, dance, poetry and recognition of outstanding community members highlight Women’s History Month observance Story and photos by Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office A nnual observances can sometimes be serious, long-winded affairs featuring the same observations year after year. Not so with the garrison’s Women’s History Month observance March 23 in the Flyers Theater. Community members were treated to a first-class evening of modern dance courtesy of the Jefferson Dancers from Portland, Ore., homegrown performances by local musicians, a dramatic poetry reading by Hainerberg pupils Sienna Deerhake and Nicole Mitchell, a guest speaker and recognition of several outstanding women. “What do we have to celebrate this evening?” asked speaker Dr. Barbara Hickman, Hainerberg Elementary School principal. Noting the many achievements Members of the Jefferson Dancers, from Portland, Ore., light up the Flyers Theater stage with a stunning dance performance during the Women’s Hisof women over the years — earning the tory Month observance March 23. rights to vote and own property, to attend the military academies, in leading the way to protect the planet, Hickman observed, “Women of the United States are the envy of women all over the world.” In recognition of this year’s theme, “Women leading the way to save our planet,” Hickman noted that everyone must play a role in doing “the little things” such as turning off lights when not needed, checking tire pressure, car pooling and making wise choices when purchasing items to add up to a big effort by all. “You don’t have to be a tree hugger; you don’t have to be a green,” she said, to make a difference. “Think about what you are already doing to protect the enviVocalist Nyke warms up the crowd at the USAG Wiesbaden Women’s History Month event. Middle photo: Master ronment and share it with a friend.” Advising listeners “not to preach,” Sgt. Mark Jordan and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince recognize outstanding women in the community. Photo Hickman said it’s important that women right: Sienna Deerhake and Nicole Mitchell recite Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise.” lead by example and think about what ers, Master Sgt. Mark Jordan, U.S. Army colorful stage lights, creative choreogra- a wonderful experience for us.” else they can do to encourage everyone Garrison Wiesbaden’s equal opportunity phy and the talented movements of the As audience members showed their Jacqueline Eley, Mary L. Robinson and to help save energy, resources and the adviser, introduced the main attraction young dancers. appreciation with rounds of applause, Michelle Valenzuela. — the Jefferson Dancers, students from Dance for military audience environment. Jordan thanked the Jefferson Dancers Noting that there are many othand invited USAG Wiesbaden Command The evening opened with a solo vo- the Portland-based Jefferson Performing ers who help make the world a better “It’s been a fantastic trip and such a cal performance by singer Nyke. After Arts Dance Program. “They wanted to do great opportunity for my students,” said Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince to the podium to place through their efforts, Jordan said, warming up the crowd, Hainerberg pupils something for the military while touring artistic director Steve Gonzales, explain- help recognize several community mem- “These are women who make sacrifices Deerhake and Mitchell took the stage Germany,” said Jordan. ing that while in Germany they per- bers chosen from outstanding nominating … the unsung heroes … people who During the free presentation the Fly- formed mostly at international schools essays as “women of strength.” Those make a contribution in their commuto recite Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise.” After the guest speaker and more ers Theater stage came alive during the and looked forward to the chance to dance recognized included Tara Ferguson, nity. … They help make us realize the instrumental music by local music mak- four dance routines with kinetic bodies, for a U.S. military audience. “This was Shunell Smith, Alicia Maribel Acevedo, strength that lies within each of us.” Page 8 Herald Union April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Families gather at the USO Cottage in Hainerberg Housing March 31 for a pre-screening of the Sesame Street documentary “Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change.” Coping with an injured parent she expected her daughter would be he deployment of a Soldier poses a number of challenges for a asking questions after family — the biggest fear being the Soldier may not return. seeing the Sesame Another concern is the individual could be permanently injured. Street program. “She has seen the medical How will that impact the family? Sesame Workshop has produced a Talk, Listen, Connect pro- HMMWVs (at the airgram addressing the issue of redeployment. In partnership with field) and asked what the USO, the Sesame Workshop organization distributed DVDs they were for,” said of the show to USOs worldwide as part of a military community Loeffert. “She knows daddy has been to pre-screening campaign. Wiesbaden families recently got a sneak preview with pre- Iraq. She asked if he screenings March 29 at the Wiesbaden Library and March 31 at could be hurt. He told the USO Cottage in Hainerberg Housing. Titled “Coming Home: her yes, but that the Military Families Cope with Change,” the half-hour prime time Army doctors would special stars singer/actress Queen Latifah, musician John Mayer take care of him.” Creators of the and Sesame Street regular Elmo. The special tells the story of service members who return show said they want to home with injuries, visible and invisible, and explores the he- encourage discussion roic struggles their families face in discovering ways of finding of sensitive topics. a “new normal.” The show salutes the courage and strength of Sesame Workshop Gabriel Vanderboegh watches the officials said with help special pre-screening of the Sesame these military families. “I thought it was well-done,” said Kathrin Loeffert following from Elmo and Rosi- Street show "Coming Home: Milithe pre-screening at the USO Cottage. “I thought it was good that ta, “Coming Home” tary Families Cope with Change" it talked about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Month of the gives a voice at the USO Cottage in Hainerberg Loeffert said she and her husband Ethan, who is with Military Child to young chil- Housing March 31. dren as they the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, have discussed how they might cope as a family if he were to return from a deployment play a central role in their families’ adjustment process. The special permanently injured. “Our daughter was 16 months old when he encourages them to ask questions and talk about how they feel. The came back (from a previous deployment),” said Loeffert, adding show features real families dealing with combat-related injuries that because their child was so young they talked about the basics. including the loss of a limb, traumatic brain injury and PTSD. The special was broadcast in the United States on April 1. She said it would be most important for her to show affection to her spouse, even if the injury left him disfigured. Loeffert said AFN will air the special in early April (check local listings) in that the model behavior would set the example for the child to association with April as Month of the Military Child. For more information about Sesame Workshop and “Coming react to the injured parent in the same way. Their daughter Vivian is now 4 years old and Loeffert said Home” visit www.pbs.org/parents. Story and photos by Sara Goodeyon T U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 19 Sports and leisure Photos by Karl Weisel It’s fest time again With spring finally taking hold in Germany, Americans can look forward to joining their German neighbors at any number of festivals. Frankfurt’s Dippemesse, a huge carnival and pottery fair, continues through April 26 at the fairgrounds by the Ostpark on Ratsweg (next to the Eissporthalle). Germany’s largest spring fest, the Stuttgart Spring Festival, featuring various rides and beer tents, will be held April 11 to May 3 at the “Canstatter Wasen.” Wiesbaden, too, celebrates spring with a Spring Festival April 17-20. It will be held at Elsässer Platz. International Brunch The Star of Germany, Chapter 1, Order of the Eastern Star, hosts its annual International Brunch April 26 at 11 a.m. at the Masonic Temple, Dom Strasse 66 in Offenbach. A warm/cold buffet and raffle to benefit the group’s charity fund will be featured. Call Lori Lamm at civ (0611) 1748 357 or email mllamm@ hotmail.com for details. National Library Week Worlds connect April 12-18 at the Wiesbaden Library during National Library Week. Stop by for refreshments and to check out the world of databases, books, movies, games and programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The library features a Foreign Film Night April 30 at 7 p.m. The awardwinning South American film “The Pope’s Toilet” will be shown. Bring snacks. April is also National Poetry Month. Read a poem of your choosing on AFN radio. Call Reggie at mil 337-6668 or civ (0611) 705-1740 if interested. Soldiers, civilians and family members are invited to write about their deployment experiences and submit them to the National Page 20 Things to do ... things to do Endowment for the Arts Operation Homecoming Project. Workshops will be held through April 17. Contact the library staff for details. Live at Irish Pubs The Mainz Irish Pub (Weissliliengasse 5) features karaoke April 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30. Featured performers include Frank and the Rockin’ Rubins April 10, Three Fools a Minute April 11, Funky Frank April 14, Timmy Rough April 15, Gear Down April 17, Macy’s Mob April 18, the Capones April 21, the Limpets April 22, Jack Brandon April 28 and the Mark Bennett Band April 29. Performers are invited to join in during open stage nights April 12, 19 and 26. The Wiesbaden Irish Pub (Michelsberg 15) features karaoke April 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28. Featured performers are Pirm Jam April 10, Gear Down April 11, Timmy Rough April 16, Macy’s Mob April 17, Geena Jones and the Wicked Sisters April 18, Gelon April 23, Timmy Rough and the Rangers April 24, Frank Herald Union and the Rockin’ Rubins April 25, the Capones April 30. Every Wednesday is an open stage. Quiz nights will be held April 13, 20 and 27. Visit www.irishpub-wiesbaden.de or www. irish-pub-mainz.de for more information. International concert Youth ensembles from Poland, France and Germany will perform Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” April 19 at 6 p.m. in Mainz Christ Church. Tickets are x22. Reserve tickets at [email protected] or call civ (069) 9735 8275. USO adventures Rhein-Main Area USOs feature Würzburg by Train April 10, Keukenhof Gardens and De Simonehoeve April 11 and May 9, Wartburg April 13, Paris Express April 18, Mosel Castles April 19, Euro Disney Paris April 25, Trier by Train May 1, Verdun Military His- tory Tour May 2, Rothenburg/ Meistertrunk Fest May 9, Maginot Line May 16, Cologne by Train May 21, Cold War Bunkers/Remagen Peace Museum May 22, Colmar May 23, Europa Park May 24, Point Alpha May 25, Rhein Falls and Mainau Island May 30 and the Riesling Route with Eric the Red May 31. Call civ (0611) 731 301 or stop by the USO for more information. Arts and crafts Wiesbaden’s Arts and Crafts Center features a Bunny Hop Hunt April 11 at 10 a.m., Safety Workshop April 15 at 5:30 p.m., Framing Class April 15 at 5 p.m., Paper Mache Boxes April 17 at 10:30 a.m., Earrings and Bracelet Workshop April 18 at 10:30 a.m., Rubber Stamp Wooden Box April 24 at 10:30 a.m. and a Spirit Scarf and Loop Scarf class April 25 at noon. Call civ (0611) 705-5722. Photo by Dominic Konop Basketball showdown Wiesbaden battles for a rebound against Grafenwöhr March 28 during the Installation Management Command-Europe Community Level Championship in Mannheim. Wiesbaden finished third overall. April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Bulletin board Movie plots Liv (Kate Hudson, left) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) delight in catching the bouquet at a friend’s wedding in “Bride Wars.” At the movies April 9-23 Baumholder, Wetzel Playhouse Shows at Wetzel Housing Playhouse while renovations continue at the Wagon Wheel April 10 — Inkheart (PG) 7 p.m. April 11 — Hotel For Dogs (PG) 4 p.m. Watchmen (R) 7 p.m. April 12 — Hotel For Dogs (PG) 4 p.m. Last Chance Harvey (PG-13) 7 p.m. April 17 — Bride Wars (PG) 7 p.m. April 18 — Race To Witch Mountain (PG) 4 p.m. Notorious (R) 7 p.m. April 19 — Inkheart (PG) 4 p.m. New In Town (PG) 7 p.m. Wiesbaden, Taunus April 9 — Inkheart (PG) 7 p.m. April 10 — Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) 7 p.m. Notorious (R) 9:30 p.m. April 11 — Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) 4 and 7 p.m. New In Town (PG) 9:30 p.m. April 12 — Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) 4 p.m. Bride Wars (PG) 7 p.m. April 13 — Notorious (R) 7 p.m. April 14 — New In Town (PG) 7 p.m. April 15 — Bride Wars (PG) 7 p.m. April 16 — New In Town (PG) 7 p.m. April 17 — Fast And Furious (PG-13) 7 p.m. Taken (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. April 18 — Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 4 p.m. Fast And Furious (PG-13) 7 and 9:30 p.m. April 19 — Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 4 p.m. Fast And Furious (PG-13) 7 p.m. April 20 — He’s Just Not That Into You (PG13) 7 p.m. April 21 — Taken (PG-13) 7 p.m. April 22 — He’s Just Not That Into You (PG13) 7 p.m. April 23 — Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 7 p.m. After finding a place to hide their dog, Bruce (Jake T. Austin) and his sister Andi (Emma Roberts) wind up giving shelter to most of the strays in town in “Hotel For Dogs.” Watchmen (R) — It all begins with the paranoid delusions of a half-insane hero called Rorschach. But is Rorschach really insane or has he in fact uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians? On the run from the law, Rorschach reunites with his former teammates in a desperate attempt to save the world and their lives, but what they uncover will shock them to their very core and change the face of the planet. Inkheart (PG) — Meggie’s father has the ability to bring characters from books to life when he reads them aloud. When a power-hungry villain from a rare children’s fable kidnaps Meggie’s father to bring others out of the boundaries of fiction, she and a disparate group of friends both real and magic set out to save him. Hotel for Dogs (PG) — When their new guardians forbid Andi (Emma Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Jake Austin), to have a pet, Andi has to find a new home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful youths stumble on an abandoned hotel and using Bruce’s talents transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday and his friends. Last Chance Harvey (PG-13) — New Yorker Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) is on the verge of losing his dead-end job as a jingle writer. When he goes to London for his daughter’s wedding, he learns his daughter has chosen her stepfather to walk her down the aisle. He skips the reception to make it back to New York on time for an important meeting, but misses his plane. When he calls his boss to explain, he is fired. While drowning his sorrows in the airport bar, he strikes up a conversation with Kate (Emma Thompson) and the pair inspire one another to transform their lives. Hannah Montana: The Movie (PG) — With Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) struggling to juggle school, friends and her secret popstar persona, her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) takes the teen home to Crowley Corners, Tenn., for a dose of reality. It’s the start of an adventure filled with fun, laughter and romance. Notorious (R) — Based on the life of rapper Christopher Wallace a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., this film shows how in just a few short years, Biggy (played by Jamal Woolard) rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time. New In Town (PG) — A high-powered consultant in love with her upscale Miami lifestyle is sent to a middle-of-nowhere town to oversee the restructuring of a blue collar manufacturing plant. After enduring a frosty reception from the locals, she warms up to the small town’s charm, and eventually finds herself accepted by the community. When she is ordered to close down the plant she finds a way to save the town. www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 21 A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro. Off Post Things To Do - Making your Life in Germany Better A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro FISHING IN GERMANY by Michael J. Meese, contributing writer Germany’s seas, rivers, lakes and streams are home to a multitude of fish that aren’t only a challenge to catch, but also a tasty main dish. Page 22 Herald Union Such fish include brown, brook, ing in Germany is getting a 90-day lake and rainbow trout and lake visitor’s license called a Besuchchar, taimen, grayling, pike, wall- er-Fischereischein. This method eye, perch and carp. Like most involves anglers presenting a anything in Germany, you need valid stateside fishing license aca license to fish. companied by an Generally, in order Though obtaining official German a license is not as translation of the to legally catch a easy as receiving to the lofish in Germany you license one in the states, cal German govneed two important ernment agencies it is still accessible for military documents: a Fisch- in the desired members serving location for fishereischein, or fishing ing. These agenin Germany. Generally, in license, and a Tages- cies are called order to legally Kreisver waltung karte, or permit. catch a fish in or Ordnungsamt, Germany you need two impor- which can be found in the Rathtant documents: a Fischereisch- uas, or city hall. You must also ein, or fishing license, and a Tag present identification such as a eskarte, or permit. The fishing passport or driver’s license and license confirms that you attend- one passport photo for placeed and passed a special course ment on the fishing license card. and exam. No course or exam is necessary, The license allows you to obtain and the cost of a visitor’s license a permit for fishing a specified is around $28; the license needs body of water for a specified pe- to be renewed for the same cost riod of time. Obtaining a German every 90 days. fishing license is time consuming Once a fishing license is oband pricey. Its process entails tained, the next step is getting a taking a 30-hour course followed permit, which can be purchased by a comprehensive fishing exam for a day, week or month. that tests what students learned. These permits are available A good understanding of the from a variety of private businessGerman language is a must. The es and organizations that own or cost of obtaining the license is a lease the rights to favorite fishing around $200. The license needs holes in a desired angling area. to be renewed annually for about These businesses and organiza$22. tions are usually regional fishing But anglers and their family clubs called Angelvereine, primembers who are part of the U.S. vate landowners, campsites, homilitary in Germany have anoth- tels or tackle shops. Permits gener option to comerally cost around In France, there are $15. plete the German fishing course There is an artificial lakes where and exam. Rod abundance of and Gun Clubs anglers can fish with- lakes and streams are located on out any license at all. in the area for fishalmost every mawith a license These small lakes are ing jor U.S. installa– either permafilled with trout and nent or a visitor’s. tion in Germany, and these guys other species, and Also, the Rhein, are the ones to Neckar and Mosel the cost of dropping rivers are close by hook up anglers a line in its waters is for fishing opporwith a fishing license. They offer tunities. around $10. the course and In France, there exam in English and help military are artificial lakes where anglers members get their standard Ger- can fish without any license at all. man fishing license once they These small lakes are filled with have completed the exam. trout and other species, and the Another method of legally fish- cost of dropping a line in its wa- April 9, 2009 ......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil ters is around $10. These options for the American privately owned lakes even angler stationed in Gerrent out fishmany to cast ing lines and Obtaining a Ger- out their sell bait; they lines and reel man fishing are located in some of throughout Europe’s finlicense is time France, but consuming and est fish. there is one The opacross the pricey. 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In certain states, as required by law, First Command Financial Services, Inc. does business as a separate domestic corporation, and does business in California as “First Command Insurance Services.” www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 23 A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro. THE GREEK ISLAND OF MILOS Through the cool night enveloping the Aegean Sea, a full moon cast a silver hue across calm seas through which our ferry’s bow cut. The first glimpse of the Greek, Cycladic islands was their silhouette spread against the star-studded horizon. Story by Michael J. Meese, contributing writer I was en route from Athens amiable inhabitants strolled to the horseshoe shaped down the city’s steep inisland of Milos where clination disappearing bewe docked late at night. I neath the cerulean dome of poured out a Greek orthoTo soak up the dox church. of the ferry’s yawning hold natural beauty of Many of them with a motley were heading crew of whin- Milos, I spent sev- to the city’s ing mo-peds eral days cruising center for and sputter- the countryside by the morning ing compacts market. From mo-ped. and followed a distance, I them onto the main street could hear the shrill sales of Adamas, the port city of pitches of the market’s venMilos. My first impressions dors reverberating within of the island would have to the hills surrounding Adwait until night melted away amas’ sapphire bay. Upon under the hot summer sun. the bay’s placid surface Stepping onto my bal- floated a fleet of colorful cony the next morning I fishing vessels. was mesmerized by the To soak up the natural stunning panorama before beauty of Milos, I spent sevme: Under a cloudless sky, eral days cruising the couna maze of white washed tryside by mo-ped. I drove square houses with deep by dry earth supporting a blue painted shutters and patchwork of vegetation. doors stretched before me, From the Northern flatlands their property shaded by where Adamas is located, I the broad branches of knot- wound my way through valted olive trees. Adamas’ leys squeezed between im- Page 24 Herald Union mense mountains coated in depths of the Milos coast black rock forged from fiery for myself, I took a snorkellava, which flowed millions ing trip through pillars of of years ago. The valleys stone rooted into the white, succumbed to cliffs cir- sandy bottom. A diverse arcling most of the Southern ray of coral grew from the coast of Milos. The hues of pallid sands. From the corthese cliffs were awe strik- als’ crevices lurked squid ing: brick red splashed with and octopus flailing their sulfur yellow that ran into a arms in the gentle current. thick streak of white. Fish wearing almost every I skirted Milos’ coastline color of the spectrum, and that is made up of varied fat-shelled turtles gracefully types of beaches; some swam around the stones. were of white sand, others In the evening, I took a of minute pebbles blanket- trip to the small city of Plaing serene ka, which I skirted Milos’ grottos. The crowns one sea even of the highcoastline that is differed by mounmade up of varied est each shore. tains on types of beaches; the island. A lthough crystal clear some were of white As my moat every sped sand, others of min- ped beach, the through the water was ute pebbles blanket- countryside, either a ing serene grottos. I passed the light blue or ruins of a green tint. Below, a flourish- 5,000-year-old city, an aming marine life could be ob- phitheater built in Roman served. To see the sparkling times, and the spot where the famed Venus de Milo was found. In Plaka, the alluring scent of roasting lamb and goat cheese forced me to stop in a rustic restaurant along a meandering cobblestone alley. After dinner, I stood atop a viewpoint and watched the golden sun set behind the mountains of Milos’ neighboring islands. The next day, I set sail for Athens with a heavy heart seeing I fell in love with this diverse island that is – in my eyes – one of Earth’s most marvelous and untouched paradises. There are two main ways to visit Milos. The first and cheapest is by ferry, which leaves from the port of Athens. The second mode of transportation is by a charter plane departing from Athens. The flight is pricier than a ferry ticket, but worth the extra money if vacation time is short and a speedier transport to the island is needed. 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The 100 m2 salon in Wiesbaden has two wash points and ten styling units, while the 60 m2 salon in Geisenheim has two wash points and six styling units. UTILIZING EVERY OPPORTUNITY Khalil Davary opened ‘Excellent HAIR’ in Wiesbaden (Germany) more than ten years ago. And excellence is the overriding feature – of his creative styles and his marketing ideas. Davary (43) is a creative stylist whose profession is his passion. Having received a good education in the art of hairstyling at a salon near Düsseldorf, he soon began looking for new challenges. He worked for well-known stylists who organized styling shows presenting an international range of products to the industry and showcasing his own abilities in shows and competitions. In 1994, having completed his training as a master stylist, Davary took the big decision to open his own salon so he would have the freedom to explore all aspects of his profession. Since 2008, Khalil Davary owns a second salon in Geisenheim near Wiesbaden. Firmly established ‘Excellent Hair’ is now a well-established salon that has grown from the original two employees to a team of eleven highly-skilled hairdressers with a passion for their profession. With this great team of employees, Khalil Davary is able to support his wide-ranging projects. His salon also trains young stylists as Davary is a firm believer in continuous training. The staff regularly attends professional events, product training sessions and in-house workshops. His own workshops have created an unmistakable ‘Excellent Hair’ style in both cut and coloration. But Davary is not dedicated to creativity for its own sake: his aim is to create styles that suit different personalities. Imagination and professional skills are needed to develop styles that are versatile. Attention to such details coupled with his enthusiasm for trying out new styles, have gained Davary a reputation beyond Wiesbaden. For years, a well-known U.S. fashion group has invited him to hair and fashion shootings in Miami Beach, London, and New York, where he has an opportunity to present the latest styles for ladies and gentlemen in an international handbook. Khalil Davary is also a member of the Global Hair & Fashion Group. His styles have been published in more than 300 hairstyling Page 26 Creative cuts – Khalil and his team present their own styling collections. Herald Union and lifestyle magazines in the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2008, he was presented with the Media Award of the Global Hair & Fashion Group for his work. Creative projects Davary’s own projects in Wiesbaden have a strong media focus. “For many years, we have published our own 70page high-gloss style journal to present the styles we create. The hair dresser’s name is printed with each hair style so if a customer likes one style in particular, they can make an appointment with the creator,” explains Davary. This successful stylist is involved in every stage in the production of the journal—from selecting the models and creating new styles with his staff in Wiesbaden, to hiring photographers and make-up artists, arranging the photo shoots, editing the texts and arranging the prints. These opportunities extend well beyond the conventional role of a hair stylist. But it also requires financial commitment. After all, the magazine is free. Khalil Davary sees his styles as ideas and suggestions. Naturally, individual customers and their needs form the heart of his day-to-day work in the salon. “We create styles that suit specific types of people but ultimately, our customers and their views and wishes determine the trend,” says Khalil Davary. Another outstanding feature of Davary’s marketing vision is Late-Night Styling, a concept he introduced in September 2008: On the first Friday in the month, customers can make appointments up to midnight. Davary: “Opening hours for salons in this country were liberalized back in 2006 and we have adapted frequently to the changes since then. Our customers appreciate that. The positive response to our LateNight Styling confirms that we keep up with the times.” His salon also regularly presents a Golden Hairpin Award. It was Davary who came up with the idea of this award to reward his stylists for their work. The jury is comprised of customers and friends who choose their favorite styles. “The award is presented by a guest personality at a special event for customers, friends and journalists.” His latest product is ‘Fashion News’, a newsletter that also gives other companies a platform to present themselves. So far, the response has been very good, says Khalil Davary. “It has helped us improve our reputation outside the region, even worldwide. We are particularly pleased when colleagues use our publication when consulting with their customers,” he says. Customer loyalty Khalil Davary has clear views on customer loyalty: “We don’t use vouchers or discounts. We take pride in our work and believe we provide good value. Quality and consistency are the keys to customer loyalty. Our goal is to provide a haven of peace where customers are not exposed to stress. Taking out a bad mood on customers or giving them the impression that we are rushed is absolutely taboo for everyone at the salon, however busy we are. No matter how often they visit our salon, customers can always be sure that we take the time to listen to them and their needs. We’re not interested in providing standard solutions.” Davary has a clear philosophy: “No matter how much time and effort you put into marketing and promotion, if you don’t give customers what they expect, they’ll vote with their feet.” Davary uses his in-house styling magazine and newsletter to present trends and gain new customers. Information on special offers is sent out to customers personally. Opening hours are another important factor in his opinion. His Late-Night Styling with discreet live music and hip drinks is a big hit. Finally, Khalil Davary gives away some tips on how to be successful: “Have the courage to be different and innovative. Promote your services and innovations. But remember the golden rule: empty promises backfire.” The success of Excellent Hair shows that his recipe works. Locations Excellent Hair Wiesbaden: Wilhelmstrasse 52, 65183 Wiesbaden, Tel. 0611.303275 Mon-Sat 8.00-20.00, Wed und Fri 8.00 – 22.00 Excellent Hair Geisenheim: Prälat-Wertmannstrasse 4, 65366 Geisenheim, Tel. 06722.710 97 27 Tue-Fri 9.00-19.00, Sat 9.00-15.00 April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Other beers call it “the Boss”… Since the Restaurant Kölnisch Wasser opened its doors in late 2007, it has become one of Wiesbaden’s famous Insider’s tips among fans of typical German food and beer. The Kölnisch Wasser offers daily specials like the typical German “Leberkäse” on Tuesdays or a fresh and oven-crispy whole chicken for two on Wednesdays. Wonderfully tasty Schnitzels, Bratwursts, Omletts and Soups can be enjoyed every day. Looking for a special way to treat yourself to a world famous Früh-Kölsch, a special beer from Cologne? Draft your own at the table! The staff of the Kölnisch Wasser serves you the 10 liter barrell of Kölsch-beer and the glasses and you can be your own bartender. With its cozy and at the same time modern design interior, the Kölnisch Wasser brewery is your hotspot for parties and farewells in the buzzing center of Wiesbaden’s Taunusstrasse. Every Friday from 22:00, the Kölnisch Wasser turns into a real Party-Place with great Party Music that rocks! Make your way down and check it out! The Kölnisch Wasser is open on Monday – Friday from 17:00 and on Saturday and Sunday from 13:00. Please call 0611-17449911 for table reservations. You can find the Kölnisch Wasser in Taunusstrasse 46; 65183 Wiesbaden. From Cologne since 1895! Famous Cologne brewery now also in Wiesbaden! » Typical German Foods » Daily Specials » Draft Your Own Beer Taunusstrasse 46 | 65183 Wiesbaden Tel: 0611-17 44 99 11 www.koelnischwasser.eu Opening Hours: Mon – Fr starting at 17:00 Sat – Sun starting at 13:00 HEALTHYPET PET TAILS FROM DR. LIA The Tip from our Veterinarian Dr. Liana Meisel-Gehl Radio Veterinarian on SR3 and Owner of the Veterinary Clinic Zweibrücken A vacation with your pet – travel without headaches! DR. LIANA MEISEL-GEHL Owner Just like humans, pets also deserve a holiday every now and then. Dogs, for example, are fond of travelling with their families, whereas cats don’t really appreciate it. Before setting out, there are several things you should know about a journey with your pet. Each country has entry requirements for animals. Within the European Union, animals must be distinctively marked with a chip or a tattoo (until 2011) and must be accompanied by an EU pet passport, which documents a valid rabies vaccination. Certain EU countries have far-reaching requirements that require longer advance times, such as the rabies antibody determination or other vaccinations. There may also be requirements regarding deworming or that the dog must wear a muzzle or be kept on a leash. In every case, you should inform yourself about the travel requirements before your vacation to avoid problems with your beloved four-legged friend. A long journey can mean a lot of stress for the animal, especially during summer when the heat or climate changes can adversely affect even healthy animals. Also, the risk of disease in southern European countries should not be underestimated. To ensure your animal is protected as much as possible, consult your veterinarian about what things to watch out for. Check with your travel agency before departure to find out how your pet should be transported, and check if your car is animal friendly. Verify with your hotel that your pet is welcome. Remember to bring your pet’s food, water bowl, blanket or sleeping basket, brush or comb, flea/tick protection, any medication and its collar and leash. It’s best to do a check list for yourself and your pet in order to have a stress-free travel day, a relaxed start to your holiday and a problem-free return trip. Remember, in Germany there are re-entry requirements for pets (EU-pass, rabies protection and marking/identification) that must be followed. Have a good vacation with your animal friend! DR. LIANA MEISEL-GEHL VETERINARY HOSPITAL • SPECKGÄRTEN 12 • 66482 ZWEIBRÜCKEN CLINIC HOURS: MON-SAT: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 4:30 -7:30 p.m. WED & SAT: CLOSED AFTERNOON SUN & GERMAN HOLIDAYS: 10 a.m.- noon EMERGENCY SERVICE AROUND THE CLOCK PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU VISIT: 06332-48180 www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 27 A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro. Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older they won't be lost! Courtesy photo Page 28 Courtesy photo Warming up for baseball season Big Bucks for College Bingo From front to back, Corey Rieger, Nicholas Greenberger, Billy English and Coach Robert Wagenius (far back) warm up their throwing arms for the start of baseball season. More than 300 Wiesbaden youth will participate in Child Youth and School Services, Youth Sports programs this spring. Senior class students from Wiesbaden High School watch as senior class adviser Ms Criley prepares to give Coach Jewell a pie in the face at a recent Big Bucks for College Bingo. BBFC provides student scholarships for gradating high school seniors pursing continuing education. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Middle School Encore Night Strong Beginnings Jolee Jennings, Jennifer Grabski, Anthony Williams and Rebecca Kempner-Strehlow demonstrate their skills at Wiesbaden Middle School Encore Night. Friends and family enjoyed a different group of performers every few minutes. The program featured music and a wide variety of arts and special skills. Wiesbaden Child Development Center Program Assistant Rhonda Boggess works with her Strong Beginnings Preschool class. The Child Youth and School Services Strong Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten Academic Program provides pre-kindergarten age children specific school-readiness curriculum (reading, writing, math and science) to increase their success in school. Herald Union April 9, 2009 ......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Baumholder "Home of Champions" Courtesy photo Wrestling team Baumholder Child and Youth Services wrestles at the Spangdalem Fitness Center. Thanks to the hard work of Coach Cylee Russell, the kids are learning and growing every day. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Career practicum: barn Courtesy photo Tenth grader Nikki Hall works at a barn in Freisen. She performs daily barn duties, such as grooming horses, cleaning stalls, feeding, training and exercising the horses. Nikki plans on studying veterinary science. www.wiesbaden.army.mil .............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 29 A special advertising and leisure section produced by AdvantiPro. Easter Bunny Hunt Contest! As a treat for our readers, the Herald Union is putting on its first Easter Bunny Hunt Contest. For this Special Spring Edition, local businesses and organizations have donated various prizes, ranging from free train tickets to Paris to gift certificates. To enter the contest, flip through this edition and count the number of Easter bunnies that can be seen throughout the paper. You can find the bunnies in the stories, pictures or even in ads. See below for an example of what the Easter bunny looks like. Only count the bunnies; do not count the eggs! Hint: The bunny on this page doesn´t count, but the one on the front page does. When you think you’ve got the correct number of Easter bunnies, send that number in an e-mail to [email protected] with “Easter Contest” in the subject line along with your first and last name and a number where you can be reached. Here’s your chance to win one of these great prizes! • One first class Alleo-Deutsche Bahn ticket to Paris from Kaiserslautern on July 4. The dates for this prize are non-negotiable. The reservations have already been made. This prize is valued at more than €270. • We have five €30 gift certificates for Excellent Hair Syle. • Two certificates for two Schnitzels and three certificates for a beer carousel with 13 beers from Restaurant Kölnisch Wasser. • A gift certificate for one facial treatment at The Spa. • A gift certificate for one massage at The Spa. E-mails will be accepted until 5 p.m. April 16. Those contestants with the correct number of Easter bunnies will have a chance at winning one of more than 10 great prizes! The winners will be notified by April 21 and will also have their names printed in the April 23 edition of the paper. Page 30 Herald Union April 9, 2009.......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Brain Teaser A man and tw o doors A man is trapped in a room. The room has only two possible exits: two doors. Through the first door there is a room constructed from magnifying glass. The blazing hot sun instantly fries anything or anyone that enters. Through the second door there is a fire-breathing dragon. How does the man escape? Crossword Puzzle Answer: He waits until night time and then goes through the first door. This is the solution of the Herald Union Edition from March 26, 2009! ACROSS 1. Charged particles 5.Birthright seller, in Genesis 9.Twilight 13. Big Apple stadium 14. Earth 16.Ancient Peruvian 17. Pass out 19. “___ Named Sue” 20.Idea 21. The 51st Psalm 23.Aquatic organism 25.Average 26.Struck, old-style 29.Stock up on again 31. Dwell 32.Not neg. 33.Countenance 36.French article 37. Wailing spirit 39. Powerful snake 40.Actress Candice 42.Assistance 43.Woeful cry 44.Sharpshooter 46.Glacial ridge 47. Worked hard 48.Aperture 50.Keep 52.Iroquois League tribe 56.Foolhardy 57. Primitive hearing aid 59. Charles Lamb’s pen name 60.Cut and ___ 61. Capri, e.g. 62.Butter portions 63.Bears’ lairs 64.“O ___ Mio” DOWN 1. Phone line abbr. 2.Buckeye State 3.Arboreal abode 4.Surfeit 5.“Dallas” family name 6.Have a bawl 7. Calla lily family 8.Last month 9.Daily records 10. Intolerable 11. Contempt 12. Funnyman Danny 15. Merited 18.Auditioner’s goal 22.Dog on “Frasier” 24.Presley’s middle name 26.Soft lump in yarn 27. Ore source 28.Tries a bit too hard 30.Writing assignment 32.Catered basely 34.Billy or Nanny 35.Comfort 37. Memphis street 38.Goes quickly 41. Honshu hostesses 43.Apollo’s twin sister 45.Composer Grieg 46.Japanese aborigine 47. Carefree song syllables 49. Noblemen 50.Get-ready work 51. A Great Lake 53.___ facto 54.Big name in computers 55.Suit to ___ 58.Countdown starter www.wiesbaden.army.mil..............................................................................April 9, 2009 Herald Union Page 31 2004. Alley, La, in July k a O s it is v lly Rob Sku Tower in graphs Belem to o h p lly ku S Rob 005. al, December 2 g u rt o P , n o sb Li Have you been on a trip lately? Send information to: [email protected] Submit your JPEG photo and include the name of the photographer, the date of the photo, first and last names of anyone in the photo, and the location of where the photo was taken. Write “Destinations” in the e-mail subject line. Taylor Arlene Van Patten Born at 8:03 a.m. March 24 at St. Josefs Hospital, Wiesbaden Germany. Taylor Arlene weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She was born to Jennifer and Tyson Van Patten. The family is stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. Send your birth announcement to the Herald Union. Include your baby’s name, time and date of birth, hospital name, weight and length, parents’ first and last names, and the place where your family is stationed, along with a JPEG photo. Send information to: [email protected] Lilly Anne-Marie Weaver Born at 2:28 p.m. Feb. 11 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. Lilly Anne-Marie weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 21.5 inches long. She was born to Brittany Elliott and Michael Weaver. The family is stationed out of Baumholder, Germany. Page 32 Herald Union April 9, 2009 ......................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Free Private Ads For commercial prices, please contact us! 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Call 06374-802329 Large classic german style 35 yr old wood schrank 11‘ long, 7‘ tall, Nut Brown color, 16 Raised door panels, lighted middle section, 2 glass doors, can email pics, $900 obo 01783384298 MOTORCYCLES 01 Custom built soft tail Harley Davidson powertrain (Evo engine, Transmission, primary drive) Spyke starter, Stortz front end, 80 spoke front rim, solid rear rim, $7,500. firm Scott 017661266595 or w. s. sims@ worldnet.att.net 2005 Honda CBR 125cc, Euro Spec, low miles, excellent cond. ,great starter/rental bike, $2500 OBO 01606568391 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES !!!A Super Bright Cleaner for PCS Cleaning, Trash pick-ups,Painting etc @ 015225307718. 2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe, Vista Blue, 5k miles, 17” chrome wheels, fully loaded with all available options, paid $22,300, still owe $19,000. Going through divorce and cannot afford it anymore, Just tryin to get what i owe on it. has 6 cd changer, SYNC, factory sound system with 8” Sub, moon and tune color changing interior lighting, gets 26mpg city and about 34 hwy. still in perfect condition outside and in, only had it for 3 months, need to sell asap. not trying to make any money on it just to get it off my hands. Call Jon at 015227740263. Live on vogelweh and can meet to show the car or test drive. For Sale right hand drive, 2001 NISSAN ALMERA 2.2 litre Turbo Diesel 139000 miles price 1000 Euros or nearest offer. If interested contact John between 0800 and 1700hrs Mon -Friday on 06371401726 or email ([email protected]) Perfect Summer Car! 2001 Black Mercedes SLK 320 -US Spec. Excellent condition, 52,000 mls, 18in gun metal rims, w/ original rims. NADA clean value: $17,375 asking: $18,000 Negot. Cell: 01737767852. E-mail: Foothun84@yahoo. com. Thanks! 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