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erald Union H Champions! Vol. XXIII, No. 11 Wiesbaden: Our home in Germany March 3, 2016 Garrison hosts community forum to address concerns By Emily Jennings WHS cheer team named division I winners U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin, in partnership with host nation officials and security experts, hosted a community forum Feb. 22 at the Wiesbaden Middle School multipurpose room to address concerns and provide information about the housing of refugees in the city of Wiesbaden. More than 200 residents of Aukamm, Crestview and Hainerberg housing, as well as others concerned about the ongoing refugee migration in the city attended the forum. A panel of U.S. and city officials shared information and statistics and provided reassurance about safety concerns at the event. Martin began the meeting by addressing the community’s concerns, and highlighting the command’s confidence in the city’s efforts to keep the military community safe. “We believe that our host nation provides the best, probably better than any other garrison throughout the region, when it comes to supporting our efforts, and what we do here in this community,” Martin said. “Whenever we call, they are always there to support. They help us keep things safe. When the Paris incident happened, the first people we called on were our host nation partners, who then right away provided extra Polizei patrols to our communities, to our open housing areas ... to help our MPs. “They’re always there to assist, so they are great partners,” she continued. See ‘Forum’ on page 2 Photo by Spc. Courtney Gonzalez Champion Wiesbaden High School cheer team members Gabriella Brown, Brigantia O’Sadnick, Eric Arnold, Coach Rachel Jimerson, Coach Jamie Cook, Mailee Hershfeldt, Sophia Betts, Elisabeth Thomas, Yzabella Cordova, Clarissa Paniagua, Micheala Bills, Maximillian Huth, Jacqueline Workman and Claire Torza stand for a photo after defeating their competition at the Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe Cheer Competition Feb. 27 at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. For more photos of the new DoDEA–E Division I cheer champions, see page 12. New website coming to USAG Wiesbaden U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Soon, visitors to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s website will see a new www.wiesbaden. army.mil. Users will be greeted by a brand new news section, including a rotating “featured” section and an RSS feed showing the latest stories from www.herald-union.com in addition to information on the garrison and its services. The site was built with a responsive design using a Bootstrap framework pioneered by government websites at WhiteHouse.gov, Inside 2015 Army Digital Photo Contest Two Wiesbaden winners, page 4. USA.gov and Medicare.gov. This means the new site will be just as accessible if you’re using a mobile phone or tablet as it is on your desktop computer. As with all new products, there will be a few issues. If you find something, whether a spelling error or a broken link, please let the Public Affairs Office know with the Contact Us link on the new site. It will take time to work out all the kinks in the new site, so your patience is appreciated. (Editor’s note: Special thanks to Nathan VanSchaik of USAG Bavaria for his help in building the new www.wiesbaden.army.mil). DoDEA-E championships See basketball, wrestling photos, page 16. USAREUR HHBN hosts African American History Month event By Emily Jennings U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs U. S. Army Europe HHBN hosted an African American History Month observance Feb. 25 in the Taunus Theater on Hainerberg. The theme of this year’s event was “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory,” a topic that guest speaker Col. Ameed Micko highlighted throughout his remarks. He started with some wise words from his grandfather. “We tend to condemn what we don’t understand,” he said. He said that as you break The Fantasticks Learn about the latest show at the Amelia Earhart Playhouse on page 10. down these barriers, you have to take yourself outside of your comfort zone and make an effort to understand people who are different than yourself. He said this rings especially true in the military. “You don’t really care who has your back as long as somebody has your back,” Micko said. “And you don’t really care whose back you have, as long as you’re prepared to have their back.” Sometimes it seems frustrating that we are still dealing with racial challenges and cultural differences, he said, but we have made great strides. See ‘History’ on page 6 News and features Ask the commander First, thank you for your attendance at the Community Forum on Feb. 22. The garrison Public Affairs team and other garrison and host nation assets came together to ensure we could best address your safety and security concerns in an expeditious manner to provide you the best, fact-based feedback. I hope you found the forum useful and know that we are putting additional plans in place to ensure you feel just as safe as you are in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden: “Our Home in Germany.” We are planning the follow up to the Feb. 22 Community Forum for the third week of March — we’ll advise the exact date and location as soon as we lock it in. Please see the articles in this edition of the Herald Union for answers and additional information. Thank you for being the best part of our community! Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander, or a question you’d like answered? Send an ICE comment or contact the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page) If you have a suggestion instead of a question, you can also visit the suggestions link on the ICE website. MWR question Anonymous said: I see a conflict of interest here with your fitness staff members teaching class and personal training sessions and you all are also charging for that service. MWR is a nonprofit, is it not, and I see a 100 percent profit being made with this system? I should be able to receive instruction from your paid staff members for no cost, is that not what you are paying them for? There appears to be a conflict of interest here. Response: Outside of Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander Army Community Services, Family and MWR is a NonAppropriated Funded (NAF) organization, not an appropriated funded organization, as most garrison functions are. You are correct Family and MWR is a non-profit organization; however, many NAF operations are only partially funded by the Army and therefore, like most non-profit organizations, we must generate income to make up funding shortfalls. For example, the labor to operate the Functional Fitness Annex is not funded. We make up some of this shortfall in funding by providing some of our services as “pay as you go” services. That is why we charge for personal fitness trainers, massages and aerobics classes, as well as run the smoothie bar in the Physical Fitness center. Funds generated from these services and activities pay for some of the labor and expense associated with the Functional fitness Annex. This allows us to provide valuable programming to you and the rest of the community, whereby we otherwise would not be able to do. Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 Wiesbaden Mayor Arno Gossmann, speaking through an interpreter, highlighted the long-standing friendship between the city and the American military community. “I am very happy to be able to report that the Wiesbadeners who have been here for a while as well as more recently added Wiesbaden locals ... work very well together to tackle issues and also to have a good time together,” he said. “We work together when it comes to issues such as helicopter noise; we work together when it comes to fun, like the German-American Friendship Fest or the holiday concert,” Gossmann continued. “We do these things together as friends, and being friends also means that you share information, that you discuss issues, whether these issues concern local German or Wiesbaden residents, or more recently issues concerning migrants or people looking for refuge in our city.” The mayor acknowledged people’s concern and reminded community members that we all must support each other to maintain communication throughout this process. “We have seen a steep increase in people seeking refuge in Wiesbaden over the last year or so,” Gossmann said. “We have developed a culture of welcoming people into our community. We are well aware that this is not just a task for the politicians, but requires the participation of the citizens, and we honor the people’s right to ask questions and have those questions answered.” Lt. Col. Michael Zink, USAG Wiesbaden director of emergency services, said the city of Wiesbaden has historically been one of the safest cities in Germany and there have been no significant reports of increased crime in the city attributed to refugees. He also said the garrison and the host nation have communication and a superb relationship. “I have never seen the unparalleled relationship we have here in the state of Hesse, in Wiesbaden, with the Polizei,” he said. “We are talking constantly, and we work together for the safety and security of the community.” Deputy Chief for the Wiesbaden Polizei Thomas Fink underscored the excellent communication and cooperation between the Polizei and military police. “I would like to continue the point that Lt. Col. Zink made, and that is the outstanding relationship we have with our counterparts here at the garrison with the military police. I have been observing that for the last 10 years, and it is a unique relationship,” he said through an interpreter. “We have regular meetings where we Herald Union published by The Herald Union, printed exclusively for members of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, 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 Public Affairs Office. No payment is made for contributions. 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Page 2 Herald Union Photo by Emily Jennings (From left to right) Bill Clements, U.S. Forces Liaison Officer for Hesse, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington, USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin, Wiesbaden Mayor Arno Gossmann, Wiesbaden Deputy Polizei Chief Thomas Fink, and Lt. Col. Michael Zink, USAG Wiesbaden director of emergency services, listen to a community member’s question at the Community Forum Feb. 22. at Wiesbaden Middle School. exchange information, where we discuss and assess the security situation, but we also have joint exercises where we prepare ourselves in ... cooperation for any potential threats that we may have to face,” Fink said. When the U.S. Army Europe headquarters was moved from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden, an assessment was done for the security situation, Fink said. And ever since, the security measures have been at a high level. “There’s a high level of protection on the ground for the entire community already,” he said. There was fear that crime rates would rise, he said, when a large number of people were seeking refuge in Germany last year. But now, 6 months later, he said that there have been no significant incidents that have been tied to refugees in Wiesbaden. In fact, crime in public spaces has actually gone down in the city, according to cited crime statistics released recently by the police. Despite living in a relatively low-crime city and having a strong and closely collaborative police and security presence, Zink reminded community members to continue to practice common sense safety measures, as always, such as locking doors, hiding valuables, not walking alone at night, not carrying large amounts of cash and knowing how to call police and reporting suspicious activity either over the phone or through the iReport app. “Be aware of your surroundings at all times,” he said. “Crime prevention is a community effort.” Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander......................Col. Mary L. Martin USAG Wiesbaden CSM..........Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Addington Public Affairs Officer............................................Anemone Rueger Editor..................................................Jacob Corbin (mil 548-2002) PA Specialist......................................Amy L. Bugala (mil 548-2003) PA Specialist. .....................................Emily Jennings (mil 548-2004) March 3, 2016 ....................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil News and features Community Forum: questions and answers The following questions and answers were compiled from information provided during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Army Community Forum to discuss the Refugee Migration in Germany, Feb. 22. USAG Wiesbaden command leadership, host nation law enforcement, and Wiesbaden city officials participated in the discussion and provided input. 1) How many refugees are in Wiesbaden and what are the demographics? In 2013, 288 refugees were assigned to Wiesbaden In 2014, 788 refugees were assigned to Wiesbaden In 2015, 1,885 refugees were assigned to Wiesbaden And in 2016, 1,262 refugees are scheduled to arrive by the end of March. The refugees arriving in Wiesbaden have already gone through an initial registration process and the demographics of arrivals vary from week to week. The last few months of 2015 Wiesbaden saw a trend towards more single males and females arriving and the first month of 2016 the trend moved towards more families arriving. The countries of origin include; Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and Somalia. 2) Are refugees in Wiesbaden already registered or what asylum process stage are they in? There are some cases where a decision on an asylum request has already been made; however, due to the large numbers arriving, most individuals are waiting on a decision. Individuals arriving from Syria have a temporary right to stay because the assumption is they can’t be sent back to a war area. 3) Are there services available to help refugees integrate? After an asylum application is accepted, there are numerous resources and services to assist refugees with integrating into their new home. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees provides a 100-page Welcome to Germany brochure with information and resources. Topics include housing, education, employment, language, health care, sports, senior citizen services, religion, politics, important phone numbers, public transportation maps and more. The brochure can be found at (link is in English) www.bamf.de/EN/Migration/AsylFluechtlinge/asylfluechtlinge-node.html. The brochure is in German with the main subheads translated into 13 different languages. The Hessian State Government has also created a refugee guide to provide a cultural orientation when refugees first arrive in Germany. The guide has been produced in eight different languages. To view an English copy of the guide go to https://soziales.hessen. de/sites/default/files/media/hsm/refugee-guide_englisch_web.pdf. 4) Where can I find more English language resources to better understand the asylum process? Europe is currently experiencing the largest migration of refugees and internally displaced persons on the European continent since World War II. Refugees arriving in Wiesbaden have already gone through an initial registration process. To learn more about the asylum process in Germany visit the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees website (link is in English) at www.bamf.de/EN/Migration/AsylFluechtlinge/ asylfluechtlinge-node.html. 5) What will the refugees do for employment? Language skills are a prerequisite to learn a trade or get a job and ultimately integration. To achieve this there are a large number of volunteers currently giving language classes. The goal is for refugees to be able to use their professional skills as quickly as possible and integrate within their neighborhoods. 6) Is Wiesbaden still a safe city since the influx of refugees? Yes. A recent host nation crime report concluded that the crime rate, especially in public spaces, has gone down, and within the last six months there have been no significant incidents that can be tied to refugees within the city of Wiesbaden. During the forum, the deputy chief of police of Wiesbaden reported, “the downtown area of Wiesbaden, as well as the different neighborhoods — are safe.” Community members are reminded to remain vigilant and practice personal protection measures at all times, in all locations. 7) Should women take any additional precautions when walking around Wiesbaden? All U.S. personnel stationed in Europe are reminded to stay vigilant and make personal security a habit at home and while out and about, regardless of gender. 8) Which refugee centers are in proximity to U.S. military installations? The American Arms Hotel, is a former U.S. facility located on Frankfurterstrasse, that is being used by the City of Wiesbaden as an initial reception center housing refugees since December 2015. A refugee facility on Hans-Bredow-Straße will be opening at the end of March. The new facility is situated next door to the Landeskommando Hessen, or the Hessian Forces Command (German Army of the State of Hessen). 9) Are the empty buildings across from Crestview housing being renovated to house refugees? No. Approximately eight buildings surrounding Crestview housing on Neptunestrasse and Bierstaedter Hoehe were previously returned to the host nation. Two of the four buildings on Neptunestrasse are being demolished. The other buildings on Bierstaedter Hoehe have been sold to individuals and are currently not being renovated to house refugees. 10) Are there buildings in the Aukamm community that will be used to house refugees? No; however, there are a few German family owned homes within the Aukamm community. 11) I have concerns with living in an ungated military housing area. What is being done to ensure resident’s safety? USAG Wiesbaden maintains a constant information exchange with host nation authorities to ensure we are able to react appropriately to changes that could impact the safety and security of residents. We have increased joint law enforcement surveillance within our communities and continue to balance force protection measures to ensure a safe working environment for Soldiers and Family members. Community members are asked to use the iReport system to report suspicious activity. If you see something, say something immediately, call the Military Police desk at (0611) 705-114 or the Polizei at 110. The garrison is also working several physical security projects in the Crestview housing area to enhance the safety and security of the installations at night. Residents can help maintain physical security by regularly reporting any broken locks or lighting to the Housing Division at DSN 548-HELP or civ (0611) 143-548-HELP. 12) Why can’t all community members live in closed housing areas like Hainerberg or Clay Kaserne? At this time, the current local threat level does not warrant closing the open housing areas. Approximately 40 percent of military families are able to live within closed housing areas in Europe and greater than 60 percent have to live off-post, or in leased housing, or in open housing areas like Aukamm and Crestview. The safety, protection and security of Army families in Wiesbaden is a priority for Army leadership, and for our host nation partners no matter where military families reside. The Army is grateful for and dependent upon this partnership for providing peace of mind. 13) Is there a timeline for the completion of the physical security improvement projects within Crestview, such as the installation of the pedestrian lighting? U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden is working several physical security projects in the Crestview housing area to enhance safety, security and walkability of the installations at night. These projects include neighborhood lighting upgrades and various perimeter gates and fencing repairs. The lighting improvements are part of an overall garrison plan that includes the installation of pedestrian-level lighting along pathways, broader general lighting outside of pathways-linking to residences, flood lights at building emergency exits and the replacement of street lamps to LED (performed by the City). The intent is to enhance safety, security and walkability of the installations at night. The pedestrian scale lighting in Crestview and Aukamm communities are funded and will be completed by the end of September. The street lamp project is funded and being coordinated with the host nation because the streets in these communities are not owned by the Army. Re-lamping has been completed on Clay Kaserne, and Hainerberg is scheduled to begin in April. Aukamm and Crestview will follow shortly thereafter. The design contract for the Crestview gate and fence repairs has been awarded and construction/ repairs could begin within the year. 14) How can I donate goods to the refugees? It is challenging for U.S. personnel in Europe to donate goods due to customs and tax laws. U.S. personnel are permitted to donate items to organizations assisting refugees as long as it is done in a private capacity and does not interfere with official duties. Red Cross donation boxes are located next to the recycle center on Clay Kaserne. For information regarding customs regulations contact the U.S. Forces Customs office on Clay Kaserne at DSN 537-3935 or civ (0611) 143-537-3935. 15) How can I volunteer with organizations assisting refugees? U.S. personnel and their dependents stationed in Germany interested in reaching out to German organizations assisting refugees should contact the City of Wiesbaden Refugee Organization Office, or the Flüchtlinge Organisationsbüro at civ (0611) 31-2608 /(0611)-31-2622 or email fluechtlinge@wiesbaden. de. Emails can be sent in English. The website is in German and is www.wiesbaden.de/vv/produkte/50/ sozialhilfe/141010100000030237.php. www.wiesbaden.army.mil ......................................................................... March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 3 News and features Digital Photo Contest winners selected News flash Two USAG Wiesbaden members chosen Traffic alert for Hainerberg From March 8 to 14, the intersection of Washingtonstrasse and Texasstrasse at the Hainerberg Exchange facilities will be reduced to one lane to complete utility line work. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously, allow more time for travel, and stay alert to road signs in the area. Tourist passport processing Now through May 31, all tourist passport applications will be processed by the U. S. Consulate in Frankfurt. Customers must make an appointment on the Consulate’s website at http://frankfurt. usconsulate.gov, complete a passport application, and take all required documents to the appointment. The U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt is located at U.S. Consulate, GiessenerStr30, 60435 Frankfurt am Main. The Wiesbaden Passport Office will continue to process official passports and Birth Registrations. Visitor pass system delayed U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Among a field of thousands, two U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members emerged as winners in the 2015 Army Digital Photo Contest. Kimberly Kendall received a first and second place award for her photos “Uyghur Shepherds,” in the People category, and “Karakul Lake,” in the Nature and Landscapes category, as well as an honorable mention for “Man with a Story,” in the People category. Debi Spencer-Zerby placed second with her photo “Bow Lake Reflection,” in the Nature and Land category. There were a total of 2,509 entries this year in seven categories. Photo top left, “Uyghur Shepherds”; photo top right, “Bow Lake Reflection”; photo left, “Karakul Lake”; and photo above, “Man with a Story.” Local Girl Scout receives Silver Award recognition The implementation of the new visitor pass system will be delayed due to technical problems. Once installed, the new visitor passes will include additional security features and will be valid for multiple locations for up to three days. The new system is expected to improve the pass issuance process by replacing traditional sign-in procedures for most installations within the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden footprint. Yellow recycle bins Residents in Newman Village and residents in the duplex buildings at Aukamm will now use the yellow recycling bins instead of yellow bags. There will be no change to the pick up schedules. Newman Village pick up is on Fridays and Aukamm housing is on Mondays. For more information call DSN 548-4029 or civ (0611) 143-548-4029. Prepare for Emergencies Emergencies can happen at any time. Stay connected by registering with the Army’s Mass Notification System, or AtHoc. Community members both on and off-post can receive emergency warnings and notifications specific to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. The system provides real-time alerts by email, text or phone that allow community members to react in an emergency. To register, go to the garrison website and click on “AtHoc” on the right hand side of the page. Health Clinic closure The Wiesbaden Health Clinic will be closed March 25 for the training holiday. Page 4 Herald Union Courtesy photo by Bill Heiges Girls conduct an activity at one of the emotion stations created by Ami Rose Heiges at a community event designed to help girls recognize emotions and develop coping skills and strategies. Heiges received the Girl Scout Silver Award for the planning and execution of the event. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Ami Rose Heiges, a local Girl Scout cadette and Wiesbaden Middle School student was presented the Girl Scout Silver Award in a special ceremony at the Hainerberg chapel, Jan. 6. The prestigious Silver Award is the second highest award of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the highest award a Girl Scout cadette can earn. “I have known Ami Rose since she was one year old, and it is a great pleasure to see her recognized for this achievement. She has really grown,” said Dr. Susan Hargis, executive board member of the USA Girl Scout Overseas – North Atlantic. As part of the application process, Heiges was required to identify a community issue and to develop a project that addresses the problem. Inspired by the Disney/Pixar movie “Inside Out” Heiges chose a concern for children growing up in military families – moving, and created an event to help young girls connect with their emotions during a permanent change of station. The movie is about a young girl from the Midwest and how she deals with her conflicting emotions, — Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – when faced with relocating to the city of San Francisco. “I wanted to have an educational presentation that would allow young girls to recognize some of their emotions followed by fun activities that would teach coping skills and strategies,” Heiges said. Like the movie, Heiges’ event featured five activity stations each focusing on an emotion; joy, sadness, fear, disgust and anger. Informational handouts on dealing with emotions were made available to participants as well as apps with downloads for sharing resources. After rotating through the stations, participants watched the movie Inside Out. “It is so wonderful to see a young girl like Ami Rose put so much thought and effort into a project like this. Girl Scouting really helps develop life-long skills for our young girls,” said Kelli Kelly, a Girl Scout leader who helped assist Heiges. The event took place last October and more than 100 girls ages 5-18 participated. During the award presentation Heiges presented certificates of appreciation to the Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club and volunteers who assisted during the event. March 3, 2016 ....................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil News and features Soldiers accept out-of-this-world mission PA deputy retires after 34 years By Dottie K. White U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Sending Soldiers into space may seem unusual for an Army that conducts a large part of its missions on the ground, but during the next two years NASA’s International Space Station will have at least one active duty or retired Army astronaut on board. Retired Army Col. Tim Kopra launched, Dec. 15, and is scheduled to return, June 5. He will be joined by retired Army Col. Jeff Williams, March 18. Upon Williams’ return, retired Army Col. Shane Kimbrough is set to launch, Sept. 22, and Col. Mark Vande Hei will be making his rookie flight in March 2017. All but Vande Hei will be commanders during the second half of their six-month missions. “The Army is always gravitating toward having more representation in those longer duration flights on the space station than the other services have,” Vande Hei said. “We have a very good reputation for going places and staying. And we’re doing that in space.” All active duty Army astronauts are assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s NASA detachment at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The newest class of astronauts includes Lt. Col. Drew Morgan and Maj. Anne McClain. Either could be assigned for ISS expeditions beginning in the next 12 to 18 months. McClain said she really likes how varied astronaut training is from day to day. “Being in the Army, you don’t stay in one job very long,” she said. “I was nervous coming here thinking this is going to be my one job for a very long time even though it’s like the coolest job I could possibly imagine. But something I didn’t realize is how varied your job is day to day.” Morgan said his Soldier skills bring something unique to the Astronaut Corps. “We have a very expeditionary mindset, a concept that we can pick up and we can go anywhere and we can live there for a long time,” said Morgan. “We bring a lot of leadership. We bring a lot of technical skills. I think that Soldiers are very well suited for what we need astronauts to be, which is very flexible, very technical, very operational and good at working in teams.” Morgan said his favorite thing about being an astronaut is being part of a team. He also talked about the importance of the mission. “It’s important to everybody in the entire human race, the entire world,” Morgan said. “It’s something that transcends national boundaries.” Vande Hei said that one of his favorite aspects of military service is being part of a team and he explained how that carries over to his astronaut mission. “Just the interaction with people when you all have to be really good at your particular task, but you also have to be looking out for each other keeping up a good sense of humor when it’s a really stressful situation, Vande Hei said. “There’s challenges with it, but that’s one of things I really like about this job too.” As Vande Hei prepares for his launch on a Russian Soyez spacecraft in March 2017 for Expeditions 51 and 52, he said he is looking forward to the experience. “I’m most excited about just adapting to living in a completely different environment and getting a different perspective of the earth and what it means to be a human living on this planet,” Vande Hei said. FMWR achievers recognized Commentary by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs It is a tradition here at the Herald Union to allow outgoing Public Affairs staff a farewell article, a commentary on their time here serving the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community. This week the Public Affairs Office, USAG Wiesbaden, and in reality all of U.S. Army Europe, bid a fond farewell to an icon. Teri Viedt, deputy public affairs officer here, former public affairs officer for USAG Darmstadt, and holder of the German Cross of Merit has retired. While she declined to write an article of her own, we could not let her departure go unmentioned. For the past 34 years, Teri has been a mainstay in the Army Public Affairs community. Many of you may know her, and if you do, you know the wake she left behind her. If you don’t, well, you missed out. Teri has shaped relations between our host nation and the Army and done more things than we have space to Teri Viedt, now retired U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden deputy public affairs officer. mention to positively impact the Soldiers, family members and civilians that reside here in Germany. The Public Affairs Office thanks Teri for all she’s given, and wishes her well in her very-deserved retirement. With her departure, we not only lose a seemingly neverending font of knowledge, but a coworker, friend and mentor. We may not be lost without her, but finding our way will definitely be difficult. Good luck, farewell and please answer your phone if we call, you’re probably the only one who has the answer we need. 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Emily Jennings Continued from page 1 And the only way to get to where we need to be is to stop condemning the things that we don’t understand. Micko talked about bridging the gap between military and civilians and the importance of breaking down barriers on a personal level. “People are the ones that make these changes,” he said. “It’s the leaders…and the people who get outside their box to understand one another and say, ‘This guy’s really not that different than I am. And I’ve got his back and he’s got my back.’” He talked about the hallowed grounds in the United States as well as here in Europe, such as the battle sites of the 92nd infantry division, a unit formed with African American soldiers from all states that fought in World War I and World War II. “Challenge yourself to visit not only the hallowed grounds in (the continental United States)…but while you’re in Europe, find out about those places here that could be hallowed grounds,” he said. The presentation concluded with Lt. Col. Brennan Cook, HHBN USAREUR commander, presenting Micko with an appreciation award for his support of African American History Month. Following was a showing of the movie Race, about Olympian Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history against the backdrop of Nazism in 1936. The showing was sponsored by the USO and AAFES. Voting is your Right and Responsibility Send it home! Voter Registration Deadlines for April Elections Think you’re getting your vitamin D through your diet? Think again. Vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods, according to the National Institutes of Health. And in northern latitudes, some people may not be getting enough sunlight to produce the vitamin through their skin. “Your doctor or nurse can do a blood test to see if you have enough vitamin D. But you might not need this test,” said Lt. Col. David Escobedo, chief medical officer at the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic. “Doctors measure vitamin D levels only in people who are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency,” he said. “This includes people who: Spend most or all of their time indoors (for example, because they are in a nursing home); have medical problems (such as Celiac disease) that make it hard from them to absorb vitamin D; have a condition called osteoporosis” which makes bones weak; or broke a bone too easily, such as by falling down.” With a little planning, vitamin D can be obtained through diet with foods such as cooked salmon or mackerel, canned tuna, cod liver oil and fortified foods, such as cereals, milk, orange juice and yogurt, he said. “Supplements are another way people can get vitamin D,” Escobedo said. “Experts recommend that most adults take supplements that have 800 international units of vitamin D a day. People who do not get enough vitamin D from their food or from the sun might need to take even more.” So how do you know if you’re not getting enough? “The clinical manifestations of vitamin D deficiency depend upon the severity and duration of the deficiency,” Escobedo said. “The majority of patients with moderate to mild vitamin D deficiency are asymptomatic.” “With prolonged, severe vitamin D deficiency, associated symptoms may include bone pain and tenderness, muscle weakness, fracture, and difficulty walking,” he said. “Children may be asymptomatic, or present with varying degrees of pain and irritability, motor delays, poor growth, and increased susceptibility to infections,” he continued. It mostly boils down to common sense health strategies, Escobedo said. “Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy; take a vitamin D supplement if you’re concerned about your vitamin D levels, and get regular exercise, outdoors if possible, when the weather permits,” he said. Military Saves Week REGISTRATION DEADLINE is March 16, 2016 ELECTION TYPE OF DATE ELECTION 4/5/16 Wisconsin Presidential Primary 4/12/16 Alabama State Primary Runoff 4/19/16 New York Presidential Primary 4/26/16 Maryland State Primary Connecticut 4/26/16 Presidential Primary 4/26/16 Maryland Presidential Primary Pennsylvania 4/26/16 State Primary 4/26/16 Delaware Presidential Primary Rhode Island 4/26/16 Presidential Primary Pennsylvania 4/26/16 Presidential Primary Registration deadline STATE U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs For assistance contact the USAG Wiesbaden Voting Assistance Officer at DSN 548-1312 or CIV 611-143-548-1321. For more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program email [email protected] or learn more at www.fvap.gov. LICENSED GM WARRANTY REPAIR GM PROFI GmbH Anton Hehn Strasse 09 55246 Mainz Kostheim-Kastel 0 61 34 - 616 92 Page 6 Herald Union Photo by Karl Weisel Angela Allison (seated), a Wiesbaden Veterans Affairs representative, and Stephanie Talcott, Wiesbaden Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program manager, provide resources and advice at the Hainerberg Exchange during Military Saves Week. The annual event aims to encourage and assist service members and their families in making wise financial planning decisions with various events throughout the week. March 3, 2016 ....................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Community notes ACS Career Fair Explore career opportunities and connect with potential employers, both local and worldwide at the Wiesbaden Career Fair, March 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Last year the career fair conducted 208 job interviews and made 59 on-site job offers. Religious holiday observations Stations of the Cross will be observed every Friday of the Lenten season (March 4, 11, 18 and 25) at 6 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel, followed by soup and bread. The following services will take place at the Hainerberg Chapel during Roman Catholic Holy Week. • March 20 – Palm Sunday, Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. • March 24 – Holy Thursday, Catholic Mass at 6 p.m. and Holy Hour at 7 p.m. • March 25 – Good Friday, Liturgy of the Word at 3 p.m. • March 26 – Holy Saturday, Catholic Mass at 8 p.m. • March 27 – Easter Sunday, Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service Community is invited to attend an Easter Sunrise Service, March 27, 6:30 a.m., outside of Bldg. 1669 (the airfield wash rack on Clay Kaserne). The location is on the left immediately after entering the old truck entrance. Complimentary hot beverages and snacks will be available. Give to AER The annualArmy Emergency Relief fundraising campaign will be held March 1 through May 15. Service members are asked to help their own through the program which provides crucial financial assistance to those in need. Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 143-5489201 or visit http://wiesbaden. armymwr.com/ Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt The Red Cross will host an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Soldiers, families and teens are invited to take a crack at answer- ing Red Cross trivia questions and collecting puzzle pieces hidden in eggs throughout Clay Kaserne. Prizes will be award to the winning teams. Register your team by March 16. Call civ (0611) 143-548-1760 or email [email protected]. Eggstravaganza Children of all ages are invited to an Easter Egg hunt March 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Children can visit the Spring Bunny (parents are encouraged to bring a camera for photos), and enjoy arts and crafts and games. The hunt will be divided into the following age groups, 1-3 years, 4-7 years, 8-12 years, and are available at all four start times. (11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m.) Cross volunteer at the next New Volunteer Orientation, March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Red Cross has a number of opportunities available for those 18 years or older at the Health, Dental, Veterinarian Clinic or Behavioral Health Services. Turn your volunteer experience into a future job by logging hours into the Volunteer Management Information System, or VMIS. Contact DSN 548-1760 or civ (0611) 143-548-1760. Quit Tobacco Use Are you interested in quitting tobacco products and improving your overall wellness? Tobacco cessation services are offered to individuals and groups by the health promotion team in the Army Wellness Center and Army Public Health Nursing. For more information contact Maj. Rosemary Wosky at DSN: 590-1478, civ (06371) 94641478. ‘The Fantasticks’ Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse presents the romantic charmer, “The Fantasticks.” Shows are March 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; matinees on March 6 and 12 at 2 p.m. Find out why this funny and romantic musical has been delighting audiences for decades. Tickets are $17 per person or $70 for a group ticket (up to five people). Call civ (0611) 143-548-9812 for reservations. Right Arm Night Mark your calendars for right arm night at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Lounge, March 24, from 4 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy cards, dominoes, chess and more. There’s will be free pool and complimentary finger foods from 4 to 7 p.m. Karaoke contests with cash prizes will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9404 for details. Boutique Bazaar Family and MWR’s Boutique Bazaar is your opportunity to discover and purchase a range of exceptional European merchandise right here at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne. Items include Irish sweaters, pottery, tiles, cheeses, carpets, jewelry, art and lots more. The bazaar will take place April 1 to 3. St. Patrick’s Day Fun Everyone can enjoy the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day with special offers from the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, March 17. Wear St. Patrick’s Day themed clothing and get free shoe rental from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy game, food, and drink specials in the lounge and of course, green beverages, starting at 4 p.m. Free pool will be featured from 4-6 p.m. and a karaoke contest with cash prizes starts at 9 p.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9404. Upcoming CIE The next Community Information Exchange will be held March 29 at 9:30 a.m. at the CommunityActivity Center. The community is welcome to attend or follow along on the “Garrison Wiesbaden” Facebook page. Babysitter Training Youths 11-15 years old can learn the necessary skills to care for children when parents are away during the Red Cross Babysitter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR class, March 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. and March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register no later than March 8. The class costs $55. For more information call DSN 548-1760 civ (0611) 143-548-1760. New Volunteer Orientation Register to become a Red www.wiesbaden.army.mil ..........................................................................March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 7 News and features Overseas Housing Allowance survey now available online By Sgt. Daniel Cole U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs U.S. Army Europe is asking service members in Germany who are residing off-post in privately leased or rental housing to take part in the annual housing survey. The survey is instrumental in ensuring accurate housing allowance rates for military families living off post. This survey is critical for ensuring OHA rates are properly set at overseas locations and directly affects the amount of housing allowance paid to service members. “The OHA is survey is very important because it gives service members in Germany an opportunity to directory affect the allowance their utility maintenance allowance and the moving and housing allowance,” said Bill Gordon, U.S. Army Europe personnel division’s chief of military pay policy. Gordon also explains the service members taking the survey will be asked to enter in their previous monthly utility expenses as well as any items they had to purchase when they moved in. The Defense Travel Management Office will begin its month long Overseas Housing Allowance Utility survey on March 1. An exemption from this survey includes homeowners or those sharing rent with another service member. Spouses are authorized to take the survey if the service member is deployed or unavailable. A link to the survey will be active March 1 to 31 and can be found at: https://www. defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ oha-util-mar.cfm. 50 Years in business COLLISON CENTER We at Auto Hollmann would like to invite you to stop by and visit our Collision Center. We have seven collision/paint technicians with a combined experience of years which enables us to fix your vehicle right the first time. We at Hollmann feel that our employees are our strongest asset so we work very hard to keep up to date with our training standards. Our techs are factory trained along with various accomplishments from the major paint manufactures. Direct repair shop with most major insurance companies. Climate controlled paint booth and prep station. Drive-on frame and unibody straightening rack for both full frame and custom made vehicles. We have our own paint mixing system to match even the toughest colored vehicles. We offer a complete line of repair including alignments. 24 hour towing at 0171-6538059 (USAA 5 Star Shop) + We offer repairs on all makes and models + Lifetime warranty on all workmanship + Inexpensive transportation/loaner vehicle + Accurate Measuring System + All OEM Parts shipped directly from USA (US Warranty) Deliveries each week + We offer many more services + We work for all major insurance companies Call or swing by Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm or look us up on www.hollmann.us Hochheimerstrasse 111 55246 Kastel/Kostheim Phone 06134-3381 Page 8 Herald Union ‘Three Billy Goats Fluff’ Photo by Olha Oliinyk Families enjoy a puppet show, storytelling and crafts at the Wiesbaden Library during the Three Billy Goats Fluff puppet show Feb. 18. Youths can look forward to several highlights at the library in the coming days including Game Night March 17 at 4:30 p.m., an American Girl Doll Social March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon and National Library Week April 11-16. Vigilance reminder U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community members are reminded to remain vigilant and practice personal protection measures at all times. If you see something, say something immediately, call the MP desk at (0611) 705-114 or the Polizei at 110. Visit the USAREUR Reporting Portal at http://www.eur.army.mil/ eureport/default.asp. Personal protective measures: – Stay informed via official channels, news reports, etc., about current potential threats. – Avoid large public gatherings such as demonstrations or rallies. If you encounter such gatherings, leave the area as quickly as possible. – Keep a low profile and try to “blend in” to the local environment. In public, avoid wearing or carrying overtly American or military clothing or other items. – Be unpredictable. Vary routines such as routes and departure times to and from work. – When traveling, become familiar with local emergency numbers and places that could serve as refuge, such as a military installation, embassy or police station. Learn or carry a few key phrases in the local language, such as “I need a police officer” or “I need a doctor.” – Instruct your family and associates not to provide strangers with information about you or your family. – When leaving office or home, be sure to tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to get there. Crime Prevention Protect your home by taking the following measures: – When not present lock doors and windows (close rolladens) – Ensure proper exterior lighting (motion sensors). Leave a light on inside your home. – Do not open your home to solicitation attempts – Report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood Off-post uniform wear reminder Wearing uniforms off-post is prohibited. There are only a few exceptions to the no uniform wear off-installation restriction. Uniform wear is not authorized while riding motorcycles/scooters, bicycles or while on foot, or any form of public transportation. Carrying backpacks or other items that convey Department of Defense affiliation is discouraged. DoD personnel in off-installation hotels may wear uniforms when departing or arriving in an enclosed vehicle, but uniform wear in public areas of hotels such as breakfast, dining rooms or fitness rooms is prohibited. Wearing uniform while escorting children to/ from or waiting at off-installation DoDDS bus stops is prohibited. March 3, 2016 ....................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil News and features Tax changes could affect servicemembers, families By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity Several tax law changes could significantly affect how service members and their families file their 2015 income tax returns. “It’s probably the biggest set of changes in many years” said Army Lt. Col. Samuel W. Kan, executive director of the Defense Department’s Armed Forces Tax Council, which oversees the military’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. For example, this is the first year service members received an IRS Form 1095-C, which documents their 2015 minimum essential health care coverage and shows their compliance with the Affordable Care Act. IRS Form 1095-C “People haven’t seen these forms before,” Kan said, adding that service members must keep the 1095-C with their tax records, and bring it with them if they use a tax preparer. Service members who entered or left the military in 2015 or had other life-changing circumstances that created a health care coverage lapse have an issue that must be addressed with a tax preparer, he added. Those members might have multiple 1095s, depending on their individual circumstances. Taxpayers without minimum essential health care can incur IRS penalties, Kan said. In addition, taxpayers who enrolled in the Health Insurance Marketplace and had advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit paid directly to insurance companies on their behalf, such as members who worked in the civilian sector and then joined the military in the middle of the year, will need to file their tax return to reconcile those advance payments. Some ‘Extenders’ Permanent Service members should be aware that certain “tax extenders” — once temporary measures to stimulate the economy — have become permanent, Kan said. Some of those important permanent changes include the state and local general sales tax deduction, especially for those members from states without a state income tax, the educator expense deduction for members who teach and incur expenses, and the American Opportunity Tax Credit, for members with college expenses, he said. Lots of Resources for Help Many resources exist for service members to file their 2015 tax returns, whether they are stateside or deployed, Kan said. The online IRS Publication 3, the Armed Forces Tax Guide, addresses a wide range of issues that might affect members of the military, Kan said. In addition, state tax guides will soon be available through Military OneSource, installation tax centers and legal assistance offices. Visit a tax center and learn what documents to bring to a tax preparer before scheduling an appointment, Kan advised, adding that it’s essential to bring last year’s income tax return to ensure that members get all the tax benefits to which they may be entitled. File for Free Free tax-filing and preparation assistance for service members is available in a variety of ways, he said. First, “brick-and-mortar” tax centers on installations educate military members, while VITA certified tax preparers accurately prepare and file the member’s income tax returns while they wait. Legal assistance offices also can give advice on other tax services provided at nearby installations, even though they may be operated by other armed services, Kan said. Second, Military OneSource tax kiosks are available at some installation tax centers and offer selfservice computers so service members can prepare and file their own tax returns, assisted by VITA certified Wiesbaden Tax Center Open The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden 2016 Tax Center is open and located on the second floor of the Tony Bass Auditorium. The office is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and closed from 9 a.m. until noon Thursdays. Service is available on a walk-in basis, and clients with complex returns will receive a scheduled appointment after intake. For more information, call DSN 537-0689 or civ (0611) 143-537-0689. DoD Military Spouse Employment Partnership reaches milestone Defense Media Activity The Defense Department today announced that the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program has now partnered with 300 employers, according to officials from the DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Office. The program, launched in June 2011 by Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, is an employment and career partnership connecting military spouses to partner organizations and companies who have committed to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers. “This is such an exciting and important milestone for the program and for the thousands of military spouses around the world who search for meaningful employment and career opportunities,” said Rosemary Williams, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy. “The Military Spouse Employment Partnership addresses the employment challenges facing military spouses while providing partner employers with access to a pool of highly qualified military spouses,” she said. The partnership includes corporations, small businesses and other tax preparers who are onsite to help. Third, members can use Military OneSource from home, assuming they are filing very simple tax returns without such deductions such as passive loss carryovers on rental property, he noted. Service members who want to use Military OneSource from home should be sure to read the instructions before starting a return to make sure they don’t waste their time by starting a return and then realizing that the return cannot be properly prepared, Kan noted. Although service members can prepare their own tax returns and do the necessary research by using search engines and the IRS web site, Kan said, due to the many changes in this year’s tax code, self-filers should show their returns to an tax preparation expert at an installation tax center to make sure they haven’t missed any benefit to which they are entitled. Few things are worse than leaving your own money on the table, he added. organizations that post job openings on the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Career Portal, mentor military spouses and other employers, and provide employment data on military spouses hired, officials said. “The talent of military spouses can strengthen the economy, military families, the Defense Department and the nation,” said Eddy Mentzer, associate director of the family readiness policy for DoD’s military community and family policy office. “Partnership companies and organizations have hired more than 90,000 military spouses.” The partnership is part of DoD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program, which seeks to reduce the significant unemployment rate and wage gap currently experienced by military spouses. www.wiesbaden.army.mil ......................................................................... March 3, 2016 Local Resources Looking for a job? Army Community Service’s Employment Readiness Program compiles a weekly, updated listing of jobs in and around the Wiesbaden military community. Call DSN 548-9201 or go to wiesbaden.armymwr.com to check out current opportunities. Career Fair Job seekers can connect with potential employers, both local and worldwide at the Wiesbaden Career Fair, March 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Herald Union Page 9 Sports and leisure Sports shorts “The Fantasticks” lights up Amelia Earhart stage Rheinblick membership drive Enjoy free golf as a U.S. ID cardholder during Rheinblick Golf Course’s 2016 Membership Drive throughout the month of March. Also, register your household in GolfTrac (or show your already established household) and receive a voucher for one large bucket of driving range balls. Call civ (0611) 143-548-5485 for details. Hunting and Fishing Stammtisch Hunters, fishers and sport shooters are invited to the next U.S. Forces Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting Stammtisch, March 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rheinblick Golf Restaurant. Join other outdoor sport shooting enthusiasts for this informal get together to find out about upcoming opportunities. Call Kevin Washington at civ (0160) 928-19911 for more information. [Above] Players enter the stage from storage in a footlocker during a scene in “The Fantasticks.” [Left] The protagonists’ parents sing about their plans to bring their children together in “The Fantasticks.” Get fit with Zumba Get your body moving and blood pumping with Zumba! Classes are offered for free at the Army Community Service cafeteria, Bldg. 7790 in Hainerberg housing on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. or Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., or relax and recover with free yoga on Wednesdays at noon. February fitness schedule The Wiesbaden Fitness Center and Annex offer a variety of fitness classes from Body Tone to Lunch Time Core and Cardio, Pilates to Total Body Express. Download a class schedule at www.wiesbaden.armymwr.com. Classes cost $5 per class, or $45 for a book of 10 classes. Deadline for Spring sports registration Enrollment for the Spring Youth Sports and Fitness Season ends March 11. Soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis and golf will be offered. Individuals interested in coaching, should stop by CYS Services Sports and Fitness on Clay Kaserne to pick up a coach’s packet. To register your child call civ (0611) 143-548-9356. 2016 Freedom Run Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the Family and MWR and Andrews Federal Credit Union 2016 Freedom Run 10-Miler, 5k Fun Run and Half-Mile Children’s Run April 16 at 10 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center on Clay Kaserne. Cost is $15.Register by April 14 for the run by visiting wiesbaden. armymwr.com. Fitness Center dress code Appropriate dress is required when using the Wiesbaden Fitenss Center. ACUs are permitted only during lunch hours from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., shorts should be longer than finger-tip length when arms are straight alongside the body, and exposed midriffs and flip-flops are prohibited. For details, visit the FMWR website at www. wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden/ and search “dress code.” Page 10 Herald Union Story and photos by Karl Weisel U.S. Army Wiesbaden Family and MWR Marketing Office It’s the usual story – with a twist. Boy and girl neighbors fall in love. Their parents connive to bring them together with disastrous results. Exhilarating events ensue. Theater-goers enjoyed a smashing opening weekend of the ever-popular musical, “The Fantasticks,” at Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse Feb. 26-28. The show continues with performances at 7:30 p.m. March 4, 5, 11 and 12; and at 2 p.m. March 6 and 12. “It’s a feast for the senses,” said the play’s director, Brian Buckley, a longtime Playhouse volunteer and a counselor with the Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service at Wiesbaden High School. Buckley, who has performed and directed at the Amelia Earhart theater since 2009 and has won several prestigious Tournament of Plays and One-Act Showcase awards, described “The Fantasticks” as a “beautiful musical. It’s a simple story about innocence and loss of innocence.” The musical by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones – the world’s longest-running musical -- also has special significance for the Wiesbaden director. “It was my professional debut in 1980 – my first paying job – in a performance in New York City,” Buckley said. “I love the symbolism of the show,” he said. Based loosely on the 18th century play “The Romancers” by Edmond Rostand, “it’s like reverse psychology (with Luise’s mother and Matt’s father trying to bring them together),” he explained, adding, “the plot has all of this fantasy” which is reflected in “the colors and the lighting – the special effects.” Audiences are also in for a treat with a live orchestra, directed by Julia Cramer, featured on stage along with the actors and actresses throughout the performance. “It’s a beautiful blend,” said Amelia Earhart Playhouse director, Kim Carr, about the mixture of emotional dialogue, melodic songs and skillful staging. “It’s that type of show that allows you to be creative – a play within a play.” Audiences may find themselves singing along with well-known songs such as “Try to Remember” and El Gallo (played by Andre Fancis) sings about the vagaries of love to Luise (played by Giovanna Castellanos) in the Amelia Earhart Playhouse’s current production of “The Fantasticks.” “Soon It’s Gonna Rain.” “We’ve really grown the theater in the past few years,” Carr said, explaining that there are now more than 80 regular active participants. “We have so many great volunteer participants.” “We have military, civilians, Germans, high school students, DoDDS teachers – a nice gamut of different types of people” who volunteer to help produce outstanding productions, Buckley said – and newcomers are always welcome both onstage and behind the scenes. Carr added that the Playhouse will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” sometime this month (times and dates to be announced soon). Tickets for “The Fantasticks” cost $17. A special group/family ticket (up to five people) is available for $70. For more information call civ (0611) 143-548-9812. March 3, 2016 ....................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil Sports and leisure By Donald Seltzer Volksmarch Editor Take a hike: R Interested in volksmarching but not sure how Start: Bürgerhaus at Austraße 5 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. things work? Send an (5, 12 and 20 km), 7-10 a.m. (30 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 12 km), 7 a.m. to noon email message to volks(20 km), 7-10 a.m. (30 km) and 7-8:30 a.m. (42 km) Trail: [email protected] with Fairly hilly, woods Award: None (shorter trails) or patch and the subject “Getting certificate (marathon). Started HU.” erborn (35745) — Here’s a walk with a GeoR The postal code caching activity as well as a half-marathon for is included in the listings wanderers still in the Giessen area; readers elsewhere for readers using navigawill put in road-time to satisfy late winter volksmarchtion devices. Autobahn ing habits. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66 toward exit numbers are being Frankfurt and 5 toward Giessen, connect with A-45 in added for those without the direction of Herborn and Siegen. Use the Herbornsuch devices. Unless Donald Seltzer West exit (26) and follow IVV signs to the start. noted otherwise, all events Start: Festsaal Vitos-Klinik at Austraße 40 Saturday: 7 a.m. are in Germany. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 21 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (21 km) Trails: Hilly, woods R Would you like to receive Take a Hike at the Award: From previous events. same time as the newspaper editor? A complete listing of the monthly volksmarching feature is available Weekend of March 19-20 rolsheim (55459) — This walk is just south of by sending an email to [email protected] with Bingen and offers a variety of trail lengths, to “Subscribe HU” in the subject line. R As of this writing, no travel restrictions are in include a 42-km marathon. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 643 and 60 toward Bingen, take the St. Goar exit place for neighboring countries. to connect with B9, and then the Gensingen exit to pick Weekend of March 5-6 up B50. From there, head south toward Bad Kreuznach ahnstätten (65623) — This event is directly south of Limburg and offers, in addition to and follow IVV signs to the start. H G H Start: Nahelandhalle at Aspisheimer Weg 32 Saturday and a variety of distances, a marathon trail for challengeSunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5, 10 and 15 km), 7 a.m. to noon seeking participants. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns (21 and 31 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42 km) Trails: Shorter trails are flat, longer trails are hilly; fields, local neighborhoods 66 toward Frankfurt and 3 toward Koblenz. Exit at Bad and some woods Award: Certificate and patch (marathon). Camberg (44) and follow a secondary road through Beuerbach, Ohren, Kirberg and Kaltenholzhausen and Good Friday, March 25 Hahnstätten. IVV signs will take you through the nearby ünfelden-Ohren (65597) — A Good Friday holiday walk can be found west of Bad Camtown of Lohrheim to the start. H Outdoor Rec adventures Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers the following trips in April: Prague Overnight April 2 to 3; Calella, Spain, April 7 to 15; Europa Park April 16; Paris April 23 to 24 and Brussels April 30. Outdoor Recreation also hosts Recreational Shooting April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JMTC Wackernheim Range. Visit Outdoor Recreation in Bldg. 1043 on Clay Kaserne or call civ (0611) 143-5489801 for details. Discovery in the Dark! Experience the world from a blind person’s perspective at the Dialogmuseum in Frankfurt. Blind tour guides escort brave visitors on a guided tour Autobahn 3 to pick up secondary roads to Beuerbach and Ohren. Start: Gemeinschaftshalle am Sportplatz on Dauborner Weg Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, woods Award: None. Weekend of March 26-27 Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night! schenburg-Wissenbach (35713) — This Sunday event is northwest of Giessen about a 90-minute drive from Wiesbaden. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66, 5 and 45 to Giessen, exit at Dillenburg (25), and then connect with B277 and B253 to reach the start at Wissenbach. E Start:Mehrzweckhalle at Forsthausstraße 20 Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Expected to be hilly, woods Award: None. Weekend of April 2-3 N iederkleen (35428) — This event, southsouthwest of Giessen, is a 50-minute drive from Wiesbaden and is a part of the Europäischen VolkssportGemeinschaft Deutschland (EVG-D) organization but is also giving DVV/IVV credit. The EVG-D is similar to the German Volkssport Association (DVV). From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66 and 5 toward Giessen, exit at Butzbach (12), and use B488 through the former military community of Butzbach, and B3 plus a minor road to the start at Niederkleen.Start: Bürgerhaus at Pestalozzistraße 1 Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (5, 8 and 16 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to noon (5, 8 and 16 km) Trail: Expected to be hilly, woods Award: Certificate. Things to do 20th Annual Gourmet Food and Wine Festival The Rheingau region becomes a mecca for gourmet food connoiseurs this Spring. Experience culinary creations by chefs from all over the world. The famous hotel and restaurant Kronenschlösschen at Eltville-Hattenheim will feature special menus and wines during this festival now through March 13. For more information on prices, location, schedule of events, go to www.rheingau-gourmet-festival.de berg on the northern edge of the A guide to volksmarching in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus. Use Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area the Bad Camberg exit (44) of Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours are approximately 60 to 90 minutes long and offered in multiple languages. For details, reservations, directions, and tickets go to http:// dialogmuseum.de/kontakt/. Chamber music concerts The lord mayor of Wiesbaden is hosting the USAREUR Band and Chorus 2016 Chamber Concert Series on March 15 at the Kulturforum in downtown Wiesbaden and on March 19 at the Erbenheim Buergerhaus. Starting times for both evenings is 7:30 p.m. Together with guest musicians from the USAFE Band, the USAREUR Woodwind Quintet, Excelsior Brass Quintet and the Jazz Combo, they will be performing masterworks of different genres from Renaissance canzone, opera suites, to jazz and Broadway selections. The concerts will be free. Repair Café Repair and reuse is the motto of the Repair Café, which gives refugees the opportunity to use their skills and do something good for others while getting connected with their community. Do you have small household items that need to be repaired? (from toys and clothes, to electronic devices etc.), then head down to the Repair Café at Graf-von-Galen-Str. 3 in Wiesbaden (15 minutes from USAG Wiesbaden) to have your item repaired for free (Customers pay for the material used and donations are welcome). The Repair Café is open on every first Saturday of the month. For more information go to www.repaircafewiesbaden.de/index.html Weekly farmers’ market This local German farmers’ market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Dernsches Gelaende. A variety of fruits and vegetables, inviting smells, typical regional fruit specialties and homemade delicacies make shopping the market a unique experience. Travel with BOSS Wiesbaden’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is hosting trips to the Black Forest March 5, London March 11, and to the Mainz Laser Tag Facility March 19. All single and unaccompanied service members in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden-area are invited. For details call civ (0611) 143-548-9816 or stop by Bldg. 1214 on Clay Kaserne. Wiesbaden Easter Market A traditional Easter Market will take place in the city center of Wiesbaden, March 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and March 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. More than 80 booths will be displayed along the pedestrian zone and the Mauritiusplatz. The Easter market will offer local crafts, fabrics, precious stones, shells or pearls, pottery, Easter ornaments, food and wine.Simultaneously, automobile fans can enjoy an auto show featuring more than 150 of the latest model cars at the Schlossplatz located betweeen the Hessicher Landtag and the Rathaus. For more information go to www.wiesbaden.de Looking for “Things To Do” ? For more things to do outside the gate and in the surrounding area, check out the weekly “Things to Do” digital newsletter posted at the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Facebook site every Thursday. www.wiesbaden.army.mil ........................................................................ March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 11 Schools page — Partners in education Schoolbits WHS cheerleaders named champions Elementary School closures There will be no school for Hainerberg or Aukamm elementary school students, March 4. AAFES “Rewards of Caring” Essay Contest Military students grades six through 12 with a 2.5 or higher grade-point average are eligible to compete in the worldwide Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever “Rewards of Caring” essay contest. Interested students can submit an essay in English of 500 words or less explaining their involvement in community service projects and why their community is important to them. Submissions accepted by mail, now through March 3. Four winners will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Mail to: AAFES Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest, P.O. Box 7837, Melville, NY 11775-7837. Photo by Spc. Richard Povian The Wiesbaden High School cheer team soundly defeated their competition at the Department of Defense Education Activity – Europe Cheer Competition Feb. 27 at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center to be crowned the Division I champions. WHS presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ Don’t miss the last few performance of the Wiesbaden High School Drama stage musical”The Little Mermaid” at the school auditorium. Experience the colorful tale of a little mermaid named Ariel who dreams of a life on land. Evening performances are scheduled March 3, 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for high school students and children under 16. Tickets can be reserved online at www. wiesbadendrama.com. To learn more about the play, see pages 12 and 13. Spring Break All Defense Department Education Activity – Europe schools will be closed for spring break April 11 to 17. Page 12 Herald Union Photos by Spc. Richard Povian Photo top right, Wiesbaden High School supporters cheer on the WHS cheer team Feb. 27. Photo left, WHS cheerleaders perform at the DoDEA–E Cheer Competition Feb. 27 at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. Photo above, Clarissa Paniagua performs during the event. The team went on to be crowned the Division I champions, beating out Ramstein (third place) and Naples (second place) for the title. March 3, 2016 ....................................................................... www.wiesbaden.army.mil News and features Army 2017 budget request focuses on readiness Story and photo by J.D. Leipold Army News Service The Army budget request for fiscal year 2017 totals a little more than $148 billion and includes a 1.6 percent raise for Soldiers. But this year’s budget request, said Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson, the military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army for financial management and comptroller, was developed with a focus on boosting readiness. Army readiness is developed primarily with operations and maintenance funding, and this year the Army has requested some $45.2 billion in that account across all three components. The FY17 operations and maintenance funding request is expected to support an increased focus on decisive action readiness across the force, 19 combat training center rotations and the continued professional development of Soldiers and Army civilians. Dyson, who was speaking at a monthly Association of the U.S. Army breakfast, Feb. 18, outlined what Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley sees as major threats and priorities for the Army and how they meld into the Department of Defense budget. One of those priorities is participation in the increased activity in Europe that comes as a response to Russian aggression there. The Army must also be prepared to respond on the Korean peninsula. There, North Korea’s actions are driving instability. Additionally, China’s assertive behavior, though not aggressive like Russia’s, could become a bigger threat in the future, she said. Also a concern is Iran’s destabilizing influence in in the Middle East. Finally, Dyson said, the Army continues to combat the terrorist threat in the Central Command area of responsibility, especially from the Islamic State. Being prepared to respond to those threats requires an Army that is wellversed in the full spectrum of military combat operations, and the Army budget, which is wholly aligned with Department of Defense priorities, aims to move the Army in that direction, Dyson said. The DOD budget, she said, includes three priorities that the Army has mirrored in its own budget: — “One is to strengthen deterrent capabilities; — the second is to find the best balance between manning, readiness and modernization with a focus on rebuild- Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson, military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army (Financial & Comptroller) takes a question on the FY17 Army budget request at the Feb. 18, Association of the U.S. Army breakfast in Arlington, Va. ing full-spectrum capabilities,” she said. — “The third is to see innovative approaches, not just through technology, but also through, human capital... through plans and operational concepts and institutional reform.” While the Army is concerned primarily with near-term readiness and capability, it’s also presently investing in new lethality capability for Stryker brigades Additionally, the Army is moderniz- DoD, VA kick off interagency effort for coordination of complex care Defense Media Activity The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments recently announced an ongoing effort to ease the transition for service members who require complex care management as they transition from the DoD system of health care to the VA, or within each system. The effort is designed to ease the burden for service members and veterans, who have suffered illnesses or injuries so severe as to require the expertise provided by multiple care specialties throughout both departments, officials said. “More than a decade of combat has placed enormous demands on a generation of service members [and] veterans – particularly those who have suffered wounds, injuries, or illnesses which require a complex plan of care,” said Dr. Karen Guice, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for health affairs and cochair of the DoD-VA Interagency Care Coordination Committee. “These individuals require the complex coordination of medical and rehabilitative care, benefits and other services to successfully transition from active duty to veteran status and to optimally recover from their illnesses or injuries.” Improving and Enhancing the Process “Our collaborative efforts with DoD have improved and enhanced the process of caring for our military members with serious illness, injuries or disabilities, as they recover and return to their communities,” said Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz, assistant secretary veterans affairs for policy and planning and co-chair of the DoD-VA committee. “Great attention has been made to developing a system which focuses on continuity of care, holistic support services and a ‘warm handoff’ for [service members and veterans] as they move from and between military, VA and community health care systems. “Our care coordinators,” she continued, “now have at their fingertips tools and processes that improve and simplify the lines of communication for our wounded, ill, and injured [service members and veterans] who require complex care coordination, their families, and those who provide their care in both departments.” The hallmark of the effort, officials said, is the implementation of the role of lead coordinator: a designated member of a service member’s care management team who will serve as the primary coordinator for each individual. The lead coordinator will offer personal guidance ing or modifying existing equipment by investing in engineering change proposals on existing combat platforms such as the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, she said, noting that much returning equipment is being brought to fully mission-capable standards as units come and go in rapid deployment. Dyson added that the Army is also divesting itself of equipment that is obsolete or in excess of needed inventories. and assist service members and their families in understanding the benefits and services to which they are entitled. Service members, veterans and their families, working with their lead coordinator, will have someone to whom they can turn when they have a question or issue as they actively participate in their care, officials explained, adding that the first phase of lead coordinator training was completed in November. Officials expect that 1,500 DoD and 1,200 VA people will serve as lead coordinators. This effort comes as a result of the work of the DoD-VA Interagency Care Coordination Committee, established in 2012 to implement a joint, standard model of collaboration for the most complex cases of care that will require a warm handoff from the DoD to the VA system of care, as well as within the departments, officials said. It is based on many of the best practices of collaboration that have been created over the last decade, they added. The effort was enacted as policy by both departments in 2015, aligning more than 250 subpolicies into one, overarching policy that will govern the coordination of complex care cases that transition between the two departments, officials said. Coordination efforts are synchronized through the committee’s Community of Practice, a group representing more than 50 DoD and VA programs that provide specialty care, including rehabilitation services for the visually impaired and polytrauma centers.A lead corodinator will guide service members through the system, officials said, ensuring that they receive the care, benefits and services they both require and to which they are entitled. www.wiesbaden.army.mil ........................................................................ March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 13 For your health New dietary guidelines for Americans By Human Performance Resource Center Staff The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released. They offer the government’s best advice on healthy eating. How can they help you? The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) just released the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines help shape policies for school lunch and breakfast programs, Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC), and nourishment programs for the elderly and military. The skinny is that they’re based on evolving nutrition science. They offer practical guidance on how to develop a nutrition plan too. Remember you can also seek a dietitian’s help to meet your goals towards healthy eating and performing well. Photo by Senior Airman Brittany Paerschke-O’Brien Shown here are portion control plates to assist in healthier eating practices. Tip #1: Think about your overall way of eating. Your eating pattern reflects how you usually eat. Each day doesn’t stand alone — so eating less whole grains one day balances your diet when you eat more whole grains on a different day. The U.S.-Style Eating Pattern includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and lean protein (especially more fish). While similar, the Vegetarian-Style Eating Pattern consists of plantbased protein, more legumes, nuts, and seeds. Some vegetarians also eat eggs and fish. The MediterraneanStyle Eating Pattern includes slightly more fruit and seafood, and slightly less dairy. Tip #4: Limit the calories you get from added sugars. A healthy eating plan is difficult to achieve when you consume too many sugar-sweetened beverages, snacks, and sweets. This goes for all forms of sugar (honey, molasses, agave, etc.). The recommendation is to take in less than 10% of total calories from sugar. For a 2,000 calorie diet, that’s 200 calories. Divide by 4 to get grams (50g) and by 4 again to get teaspoons (12 tsp). Read food labels to figure out where your sugar is coming from, and then cut back. To give you an idea, just one can of soda contains about 40g of sugar. Tip #2: Select a variety of vegetables. Choose vegetables from all 5 groups — dark green, red/orange, dried beans and peas, starchy, and others (light green, purple, yellow, and tan). To ease shopping and storage, purchase all forms: fresh, frozen, canned, and dried. Try vegetables in new ways: grilled, roasted, and raw. Add spinach to a breakfast omelet, munch on carrot sticks at lunch, and toss several veggies into your pasta dinner. Be creative, use fragrant spices, and enjoy new choices. Tip #5: Lower saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. What does this mean? A 2,000-calorie daily diet should include less than 20g of saturated fat. Check the nutrition facts label to see the total saturated fat content in your favorite foods. Most saturated fat comes from whole milk, cheese, butter, and fatty meats. Choose healthier fats such as olive, corn, soy, or safflower — these contain poly- and mono-unsaturated fats. Swap whole milk with 2% milk and easily save 3g of saturated fat in an 8 oz serving. Tip #3: Choose whole grains. Usually higher in fiber and important minerals like iron, whole-grain foods include oats, brown rice, popcorn, and quinoa. Select whole grains for at least half of your grain choices. Look for “wholewheat flour” as the first ingredient when buying breads, pasta, or other grain foods. Replace white flour with winter-white wheat flour; it’s easy and barely noticeable. Tip #6: Reduce sodium. In an average diet, most sodium comes from processed foods. The biggest culprits include pizza, canned soups, cured meats, and store-bought breads. Even though whole grains are encouraged, bread is a source of sodium. What are some easy ways to lower sodium? Rinse canned vegetables before adding them to your recipes. You might also try new spices (curry powder, garlic, and ginger) when preparing foods — and always taste before adding salt. Heart-healthy breathing blows stress away By Human Performance Resource Center Staff Stress can take its toll on your mental and physical health, including your heart health, but there are breathing techniques to buffer yourself from it! When you’re less focused on your breathing, it’s typical to breathe erratically — especially when you face the stressors of day-to-day life. In turn, your heart rate can become less rhythmic, causing your heart to not function as well. But when you have longer, slower exhales — breathing at about 4-second-inhale and 6-secondexhale paces — your heart rate rhythmically fluctuates up and down. This rhythmic variability in heart rate mirrors your inhales and exhales so that you have maximum heart rate at the end of the inhale and minimum heart rate at the end of the exhale. More importantly, this physiological shift could help you feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed — and experience better heart health. It’s easy to go through the motions of breathing while absorbed in your own thoughts; instead, take notice of your breathing and other body sensations. Regularly tuning in to your body sensations could help you feel more resilient and ready to: Page 14 Herald Union • Adapt to change • Deal with whatever comes your way • See the brighter, or funnier, side of problems • Overcome stress • Tolerate unpleasant feelings • Bounce back after illnesses, failures, or other hardships • Achieve goals despite obstacles • Stay focused under pressure • Feel stronger Find free paced breathing MP3s, tools, apps, and videos to practice different mind-body skills at http://hprc-online.org What is Heart Rate Variability? Heart Rate Variability is a way to track how your heart rate rhythmically goes up and down, and helps you objectively assess your mindbody optimization. When your heart rate varies more, it’s good for your health and performance. Breathing at certain paces has a big impact on heart rate variability and — in turn — the mindbody connection and performance. And because you can learn to control your breathing, you can also improve your HRV. Photo by Master Sgt. Lance Cheung Airmen and Soldiers practice breathing and relaxation during their off-duty time in a deployed location. Stress can take a toll on mental and physical health, including heart health; however, practicing good breathing techniques can reduce impact. March 3, 2016 ����������������������������������������������������������������������� www�wiesbaden�army�mil Bulletin board At the movies March 3 - 16 Movie plots Taunus Movie Theater Editor’s note: The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Please visit https://www.shopmyexchange.com/ for the most up-to-date schedule. Thursday March 3 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) 1900 Friday March 4 London has Fallen (R) 1900 Dirty Grandpa (R) 2100 Saturday March 5 Zootopia in 3D (PG) 1500 Zootopia in 3D (PG) 1730 Deadpool (R) 1930 Sunday March 6 Zootopia in 3D (PG) 1600 London has Fallen (R) 1830 Monday March 7 The Choice (PG-13) 1900 Tuesday March 8 Closed Wednesday March 9 Closed Thursday March 10 London has Fallen (R) 1900 © 2016 20th Century Fox / Photo courtesy of Movieweb.com In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, “Kung Fu Panda 3”. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible — learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas! Friday March 11 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) 1900 Saturday March 12 Zootopia (PG) 1500 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) 1700 Sunday March 13 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 1500 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) 1700 Monday March 14 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) 1900 Tuesday March 15 Closed Wednesday March 16 Closed © 2016 Paramount Pictures / Photo courtesy of Movieweb.com In “10 Cloverfield Lane,” a woman (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) discovers the horrifying truth about the outside world while living in an underground shelter with two men (John Gallagher Jr., John Goodman). Deadpool — Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, the movie tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life. London has fallen — The sequel to the worldwide smash hit “Olympus Has Fallen,” a non-stop, suspenseful action thriller that delivers high-octane excitement through a heightened sense of authenticity. The visceral intensity springs from a timely premise: after the British Prime Minister passes away, his funeral becomes a target of a terrorist organization to destroy some of the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. The only hope of stopping it rests on the shoulders of the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart) and his formidable Secret Service head (Gerard Butler), and an English MI-6 agent (Charlotte Riley) who rightly trusts no one. Morgan Freeman also stars as the Vice President of the United States. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot — In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. She finds some solace after meeting Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shellshocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker finds the strength she needs to succeed as a correspondent. Zootopia — From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself, Judy jumps at the opportunity to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately, that means working with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a wily fox who makes her job even harder. www.wiesbaden.army.mil ........................................................................ March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 15 USAG Wiesbaden hosts High school students from Kaiserslautern and Sigonella face off at the Departm the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. Students from U.S. installations across Europe ing and wrestling. Wiesbaden High School wrestlers Gabriel Charlifue and Za WHS wrestling team placed second overall. Photo left, Division III teams Sigone basketball championships. Photo right, Division II teams Bitburg and AFNorth Page 16 Herald Union March 3, 2016 ............................................................ www.wiesbaden.army.mil DoDEA-E basketball, wrestling championships Photos by Emily Jennings ment of Defense Education Activity – Europe wrestling championships Feb.19 at came to Wiesbaden to vie for the top honors in Europe in basketball, cheerleadachary Rowe both placed second in their respective categories. In addition, the ella and Ankara play Feb. 24 at the Clay Fitness Center during the DoDEA–Europe face off Feb. 24. Photo left, DoDEA–Europe students take part in the wrestling championships at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center Feb. 19. Photo above, Wrestlers from Kaiserslautern and Rota compete Feb. 19. www.wiesbaden.army.mil...................................................................March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 17 America The Hainerberg Elementary School Presents A MUSICAL PRESENTATION Recently Hainerberg Elementary School hosted a musical program, America, featuring a tour of the great red, white and blue. The event was a Patriot Day celebration dedicated to American Soldiers past and present. All photos by Peter Witmer Wiesbaden: Point your children in the right direction ... and when they’re older, they won't be lost! Graphic courtesy of Hainerberg Elementary School Page 18 JROTC cadets present the colors (right to left): Viktoria Bausler, Joel Waan, Nathan Wesolek, and Alex Voyer present the colors to start the program. Enjoy the show Hundreds of students and parents were mesmerized by every moment. Celebrate 4th and 5th grade students start the program with a tribute to American soldiers. Sing The student’s patriotic flair is matched with musical talent. Star Spangled Banner Students honor the flag and country as the colors are presented. Respect Students, parents and teachers show their respect. Herald Union March 3, 2016 .......................................................................... www.herald-union.com INTRODUCING LOCAL BUSINESSES The Used Car Guys The Used Car Guys sell quality pre-owned U.S spec vehicles. The Company was founded in 2012 by brothers David and James Sweeney, who had previously worked in the Military Sales community for over 15 years before opening their own business. Their vision is simple – through superior customer service and top quality products, they will provide an easy and enjoyable way to buy or sell a car. The Used Car Guys have locations in Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof, Ramstein and Spangdahlem. 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Perfect Condition, Call: peanmotors.org, Web: http:// 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro www.europeanmotors.org peanmotors.org, Web: http:// 2005 Mercedes ML 270 CDI 4x4, www.europeanmotors.org Turbo Diesel, 2.7L 5 Cyl, Turbo 2000 Skoda Fabia, good on gas, Diesel, Automatic/Tiptronic, dependable, dealer maintained, 96,900 KMs/60,000 Miles, Obsidiasking $2500 obo, for more info an Black Metallic Price: $16,990, contact Brian at 0176-31508726 0631-354-9908 [email protected] 2001 BMW 318I Sport Sedan, $6,495-, German SPEC, Manual Transmission, Cloth Seats, Automatic Climate Control, Power Windows Excellent Condition, Call:0176 22730967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web:http:// 2006 Honda Accord "EX" Sport Sedan, $9,995, US spec, Manual, www.europeanmotors.org Power Glas Sunroof, Cruise Con2001 VW Passat Sport Combi, trol, Cloth Seats, Alloy Wheels, Ex$5,995, US Spec, Manual, Naviga- cellent Condition, Call: 0176tion, Cruise Control, Heated 22730967, Email: info@european Seats, Roof Rails, Cloth Interior, motors.org, Web: http://www.euro HiFi System, Perfect Condition, peanmotors.org Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@ 2006 Pontiac G6 GT, 3.5L, V6, europeanmotors.org, Web: http:// Sedan, automatic, gas, www.europeanmotors.org 87,500miles, Bright White, Black 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI Premium Leather interior, $8,495, German Specs $4800 Contact contact mark@americanmo 0160 968 44778 tors.net, 0176-93136972 2006 Peugeot 206 CC RC-Line Convertible, 1.6 Liter/108 HP, German Spec., 15" Winter & 17" Summer Tires + Rims, JBL Sound System, German Inspection until 04/ 2017, Great Condition, asking €4500, Call 0173-6345979 (Kaiserslautern) 2009 C4 Picasso, $7000, ca 2010 Toyota Corolla "S" Sport [email protected] Sedan, $14,695, US spec, Auto2009 Dodge Challenger RT Clas- matic, Cloth Seats, Cruise Consic- OVER 400HP!!, $23750, Rare trol, Power Glas Sunroof, Alloy B5 Blue, upgraded suspension, Wheels, Perfect Condition, Call: brakes, intake, exhaust, tires, tu- 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro Web: http:// ned, roll control, 6 sp manual, win- peanmotors.org, ters on rims included. 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[email protected], 0162-250-21 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Coupe, $25,995, US Spec, Automatic, Cruise Control, Power Glass Sunroof, Power Seats, 20 inch Alloy Wheels, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T, 5.7L, V8 Hemi, Coupe, 55,531 miles, manual, gas, Black Crystal, Black premium Leather interior, $24,495, contact mark@american motors.net, 0176-93136972 2010 Jeep Patriot "Sport" 4X4 SUV, $13,995, US spec, Automatic, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Alloy Wheels, Luggage Rack, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org 2012 BMW 128i, 3.0L, i6, 230HP, 28,470 miles, Blue Metallic, Cream Leather interior, $25,495, contact mark@americanmo tors.net, 0176-93136972 2007 Lexus SC430 Coupe/Convertible, $25,795, US specs, Automatic, Leather, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy, Power Hard Top, Perfect Condition, Call: 017622730967, Email: info@european motors.org, Web: http://www.euro peanmotors.org 2007 MINI Cooper "S" Hardtop, $12,695, US spec, Manual, Leather, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Alloy Wheels, Power Glass Sunroof, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org 2010 Volkswagen GTI, 2.0L Turbo 200HP, Sport Hatch, automatic, gas, Dark Grey Metallic, GTI Cloth Interior, $15.995, contact [email protected], 017693136972 2011 Honda Accord EX V-6, $12,000 OBO. Automatic, U.S. and German specs will pass inspection. Dealer maintained, lots of extras, call Carlos 06204919085 or e-mail ckvillanueva@ar cor.de 2011 Mercedes ML300 Turbo Diesel, €23,000, Grand Edition model with many extras. Ride in style for 1/4 the price of a new ML. excellent condition, contact: email: [email protected] 2011 MINI Countryman "S" ALL4, $23,795-, US SPEC, Automatic, Leather, Cruise Control, Alloy Wheels, All Wheel Drive, Glass Sunroof, Excellent Condition, Call:0176 22730967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web:http:// www.europeanmotors.org 2007 Mustang GT, 4.8L, V8, 300HP, Coupe, 74,262 miles, manual, gas, Grey Metallic, Black Premium Leather, $13,995, contact [email protected], 0176-93136972 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 SUV with 3rd Row / 7 Seats, $17,795, US Spec, Automatic, Leather, Cruise Control, Power Seats, Alloy Wheels, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY? To make your family experience in Germany more enjoyable check out MilitaryInGermany.com to find fun activities and events for families in the Wiesbaden region. 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March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 21 AUTOS All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com 2012 BMW 328i Hardtop Convertible, $28,995, US Spec, Manual, Leather, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Alloy Wheels, Navigation System, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro peanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org 2012 GMV Acadia, 3.6L V6 288HP, 63,764 miles, automatic, Gas, black metallic, grey leather, $24,995, contact mark@american motors.net, 0176-93136972 2012 Jeep Patriot, 2.0L, 158HP, SUV, 16,961 miles, automatic, gas, Silver Metallic, Dark Slate Grey interior, $15,495, contact [email protected], 017693136972 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 3.6L, V6, 285 HP, 49,209 miles, SUV, manual, gas, Silver Metallic, Dark Slate Grey interior, $29,995, contact mark@americanmo tors.net, 0176-93136972 2012 Nissan Maxima, 3.5L, V6, 290HP, Sedan, 24,250 miles, automatic, gas, Deep Purple, Beige Cloth interior, $23,495, contact [email protected], 017693136972 I have a Fantastic Range of Tires in Stock at Great Prices, €, 0631/ 91572 2012 Toyota Camry "XLE" V6 Sport Sedan, $20,995, US Spec, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 1.8L, Se- Automatic, Leather, Navigation dan, 48,050 miles, automatic, System, Power Seats, Alloy gas, Grey Metallic, Grey Leather Wheels, Perfect Condition, Call: interior, $15,995, contact mark@ 0176-22730967, Email: info@euro Web: http:// americanmotors.net, 0176- peanmotors.org, www.europeanmotors.org 93136972 ,PPDQXHO%DSWLVW&KXUFK 6HUYLQJWKH(QJOLVK6SHDNLQJ &RPPXQLW\RI:LHVEDGHQIRU 2YHU<HDUV 2YHU1DWLRQV5HSUHVHQWHG 6XQGD\6HUYLFHV %LEOH6WXG\ :RUVKLS ³0HPEHURI,QWHUQDWLRQDO%DSWLVW&RQYHQWLRQ´ PLQXWHVIURP+DLQHUEHUJ3; )ULHGULFK1DXPDQQ6WU_:LHVEDGHQ 7HO_ZZZLEFZLHVEDGHQFRP True Vine Ministries Sunday Sund Su nday nd ay Worship: Wor orsh ship sh ip:: 10:00 ip 10:0 10 :000 a.m. :0 a.m. a.m m. Penta Hotel Abraham-Lincoln Strasse 17 Wiesbaden 65189 [email protected] Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am Our Vision of Ministry is: 2012 Volvo XC60, 3.2L, V6, SUV, 32,059 miles, automatic, gas, Black Metallic, Black Premium Leather, $29,495, contact mark@ americanmotors.net, 017693136972 2013 Audi A3 Quattro, 2.0L, 220HP, 6,788 miles, automatic, like new, $34,995, contact mark@ americanmotors.net, 017693136972 2013 Dodge Dart, 2.0L 160, Sedan, 36,591 miles, automatic, gas, grey metallic, Diesel Grey Cloth interior, $15,495, contact [email protected], 017693136972 2013 Ford Focus, 2.0L i4, Hatchback, 23,642 miles, automatic, gas, deep cherry red, Dark Slate Grey interior, $14,995, contact [email protected], 017693136972 2013 Lexus ES 350 Base $8,800USD!!! The car is accident free, with a low mileage, well maintained and service regularly. Full Options!!! Tires are 100% great, the Car is in perfect shape. Interested buyer should contact me: [email protected] 2013 Toyota Highlander, 2.7L, SUV, 17,109 miles, automatic, gas, Grey Metallic, Grey Cloth interior, $26,495, contact mark@ americanmotors.net, 017693136972 Audi A4, 1998, 2.4L V6, Automatic/Tiptronic, 119,600 KMs/74,300 Miles, Santorin Blue Mica Metallic, $5,030, Euro Spec, 0631-3549908 Intercessory Prayer Wednesday – 6:00 pm Sunday – 8:30 am Sunday Worship Service e Sunday – 11:00 am 2015 Jeep Patriot 4X4, 2.4L, SUV, 2,715 miles, automatic, gas, Deep Blue Metallic, Dark Slate Grey interior, $21,995, contact [email protected], 017693136972 A Grey, 2003, 1.9 TDI VW Touran Van, with 159,000 miles. Runs fantastic...perfect for traveling Europe. Seats five with lots of room for luggage in the back. Gets over 950 km per tank of fuel (diesel). Call 0170-2082928 /emr1115@ya hoo.com 2013 Toyota Avalon, 3.5L, V6, 268HP, Crimoson metallic, Black leather interior, $25,995, contact 2014 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT/CS [email protected], 0176- Coupe, $28,895, US Spec, Manual, Leather, Power Seats, Alloy 93136972 Wheels, California Special Pack, 2012 Jeep Liberty, 3.7L, V6, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176210HP, SUV, 23,598 miles, gas, 22730967, Email: info@european Black Metallic, $24,995, contact motors.org, Web: http://www.euro [email protected], 0176- peanmotors.org 93136972 2014 Ford Mustang GT, 5.0L, V8, 2013 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L, SUV, 405HP, Coupe, manual, gas, Gun 14,837 miles, automatic, gas, Red Metal Grey, Black Premium LeaCandy Metallic, Grey Cloth interi- ther interior, $32,495, contact or, $22,995, contact mark@ameri [email protected], 0176canmotors.net, 0176-93136972 93136972 Sunday School lts) (Youth, Teens, and Adults) Sunday – 9:30 am 2014 MINI Countryman JCW ALL4, Blue, $34900, 12821 miles, Manufacturer Warranty, Automatic, Panoramic Sunroof, Leather, Navigation, Auto Climate, Xenon Lights, Heated Seats, Rain Sense Wipers, Upgraded Sound System. Call or text 017680420465 2013 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6 240HP, Sedan, 24,300 miles, automatic, gas, storm blue, black premium cloth interior, $20,995, contact mark@americanmo tors.net, 0176-93136972 Bible Study (Youth, Teens, and Adults) Wednesday – 7:00 pm Equipping His Peop Eq People eople le byy Te Tea Teaching each His Word Pastor Ronald Henry 2012 Toyota Rav4 "Limited" V6 SUV with AWD, $24,695, US spec, Automatic, Cruise Control, Power Seat, Alloy, Navigation, Glass Sunroof, Perfect Condition, Call: 0176-22730967, Email: info@ europeanmotors.org, Web: http:// www.europeanmotors.org BMW 316 I, compack, red, ABS, air bags, elec windows, 5 speed, air cond, call 0175-3213199 or email, $1400, if you have any car for dispose of, accident, Non operational, we remove it for you, email for info [email protected] BMW 316i, 4-Door, 5-Speed, blue met, power stearing, elec windows FT, sunroof, ABS, air bags, and we deliver anywhere cash in hand, $1199, ddundkk@ hotmail.de Fuel Efficient 2003 VW Polo, $2000, 0151-6629-4636, 5spd Manual, 3 door hatch, 183,000 km, Best Offer!!! Will Pass USAREUR!!! RECEIVE SENSATIONAL SAVINGS & DISCOUNTS WITH COUPONS! Bishop Kendall L. Washington Sr. & Pastor LaYona Washington welcome you! Check out the huge variety of coupons inside THE FIND-IT GUIDE. Johannes-Gutenberg Str. 2 65719 Hofheim Wallau Phone: 0151-23550671 www.FTCCI.com 0UBLISHING(OUSEs!DVERTISING!GENCY “Mighty Warrior” Christian Center-Wiesbaden Location: Comfort Hotel Wiesbaden Ost Borsigstrasse 1a 65205 Wiesbaden Tel: 0151-1243-0591 0151-5254-0637 To be a Lighthouse, to be a Hospital, to be a place of Training. Proverbs 29:18a: Where there is no vision, the people Perish. Pastor Glenna Andrew Page 22 Herald Union March 3, 2016 �������������������������������������������������������������������������� www�herald-union�com AUTOS All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Good Year Ultra Grip Winter Tires with steel rims, 175/65 R14. Excellent condition used one winter. Rims 4x100. $175; Call: 0162297-2951 Honda Accord, 2-door, burgundy, leather, air cond, ABS, 2.2 LTR, 16 VAL, Automatic, new TÜV, power stearing, air bags, summer/winter tires on rims, we deliver anywhere with cash, $1675, [email protected] BMW 320d touring, HU 04/2017, Automatic transmission, 110 kW (150 PS), Diesel, FR 05/2004, 170,000 km, full leather grey, Accident-free, full serice history, full equipment, all comfort, Negotiable €8700, call 0176-62056022 BMW 525i Model 2000, new German inspection, power stearing, power locks, air cond, leather interior, seat heating, power windows, alloy rims w/new summer tires, new battery and brakes. €1800. 0152-06467728 Hyundai Accent, GLS, 4, door, automatic, ABS, power stering, 1.4 LTR, $1550, if you have any car for dispose of, accident, non operational, we remove it for you.Email [email protected] Seat Leon ST III 1.6 TDI 105chFAP Style Business Start&Stop. 6990km, Diesel, 5 doors, put incirculation April 2015.Under warranty.All options ABS, soundsystem, airbag, bluetooth, sunroof. Stuttgart late Feb. Motorhome - See Europe in sty17390E (25555E new), marc.pil le. Fleetwood Tioga 1996, 31ft x [email protected] 100 inches. Sleeps 5/6, queen master bed and separate shower Thinking of buying a new Quality and toilet. Beautiful with many lu- Pre-owned car, then look no furxuries. $15K OBO. Call Scott for ther, we have over 150 cars in pictures and more info stock. Patriot Military Automobi01622972951. les 09662-702 6280 New new + German TUV GERMAN TUV+No US inspection Need +++ Mitsubishi Eslipes G L, Red, 2.0 LTR , 16 VAL, air cond, 2 door, 5 Speed, elec windows Intake manifold, never used, for KMS 163,000, $1695, ddundkk@ a civic type R or a Acura Acura hotmail.de RSX type S PRC $120, [email protected] or Nissan Almera TINOdi, 2002, 017622987498 German specs, pw.windows, 2nd VW Passat Wagan 1999, 1.6 liter, Silver, 5-speed, ABS, power stearing, air cond, winter tires, German TÜV, lots of new parts and dealer maintenance, elect.windows front, keyless entry, $2250, [email protected] ELECTRONICS owner, no accidents, TÜV sumAll ads & pics on www.finditguide.com mer/2016, AC, 5seat, standard, great travel car, no rust, POV in- AEG dryer, old but gold. For spection guaranteed, €2400, full pickup only. Kaiserslautern city. tank goes 1100km, call 0151- €30. Call Jacky 0179-5352827 45261009 or stefandsanya@ gmail.com Camper For Sale, €39000, [email protected], 2013 Bürstner IXEO TIME 670G, Fiat Ducato 2.3 MJET 35 148 PS diesel, 6 speed automatic: 23,000 km. Camper is loaded with options and under warranty. 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Eiserne Hand 1 65189 Wiesbaden 06128 488911 Ford Focus 1999, 4-door, 5speed, all-weather tires, ABS, power stearing, German TÜV till Jan 2017, my phone 01753213199, $1390, if you have any care to dispose of, accident, non operational, we will remove it for you, email [email protected] Ford Ka - Model 2004, €1380, ste [email protected], Ford 140.000km, silver, 5speed, very clean. Great car for the winter, new winter tires, front-wheel drive, phone calls 0152-06786080 Ford Kuga, 2015, $28,500, German Specs. Titanium (Escape) 1.5l Eco-Boost. 150hp. 6 speed manual. Polar Silver Metallic. Leather Heated seats. Keyless entry, push button start. 4 winter and summer tires, auto headlights, and much more. eapropin@out look.com China Restaurant Mayflower Have a look at our menu: www.mayflower-akk.de S1. Sesame Chicken S6. Orange Chicken S2. Fried Chicken, sweet & sour S7. General Tso’s Chicken The right place for your next Hail & Farewell Uthmannstr. 8 · Mainz-Kostheim Ph: 06134-258 928 - Fax: 06134-258 988 www.herald-union.com ............................................................................... March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 23 ELECTRONICS All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Hair Dryer. 3Heat + 2Speed Settings. Cold Shut Button. Concentrator + Finger Diffusor Attachment. Lightweight. Super Quiet. Removable End Cap. 1875 Watt. User Guide. Orig. Box. $20. [email protected] Treadmill - Proform 635 CW, $249, [email protected], well maintained/functioning treadmill. Adjusts for speed & slope. Cross fit ski poles adjustable for tension. Emergency situation stop. Yamaha AV Receiver/Amplifier. Premium Aluminium. Dolby Digital/ EX Decoder. Pro Logic II. 100 Watts x 10. AF/FM Tuner. 40 Station Random + Direct Tuning. Remote Control. User Guide. Dual Honda Cassette Radio. CD Chan- Voltage. Excellent Working. $395. ger has issues, needs probably a [email protected] clean up. Radio and Cassette works great. $35. [email protected] Aeropostale long sleeve. Pink. On the front are pictures of peaces signs and the label name is shown. Size M. Barely worn. Good condition. For pics see www.class-world.com. €9. jani [email protected] Alessis 110V/220V digital performance/studio piano w/chair, music stand, stool, hard case 750$, call 06374-991073 pls leave a message FOR SALE All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Caution: Some Classified ads have become a target for scams. Please be cautious if potential buyers offer you payment methods other than cash. LCD TV 24" HDMI/DVI/VGA/PC/ DVI/USB Remote Control User Guide Orig. Box $150. [email protected] LG Freezer, good condition. For pickup only. Kaiserslautern city. €80. 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[email protected] [email protected] Printer, Scanner Lexmark S605, $50, Like new condition. Ink cartridges low. [email protected] Router, Belkin N150, [email protected] $10, Sony Cassette Car Stereo. Protection Case. Cables and User Guide. $45. chefsteven2015@ gmail.com Aeropostale Hoodie. TurquoiseTransformer. USA Voltage Con- blue. Lettering “aero” and zipper verter. Great for small radios, sha- at the front. Size M. Barley worn. vers and other appliances up to €13. [email protected] 75 Watt. $20. chefsteven2015@ Black knitted pullover. Size XS gmail.com but fits also for size M. €5. See Canister Vaccum Cleaner, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool, Floor Brush, Mattress Brush, Extra Filters, User Guide, great for car cleaning, €50, chefsteven2015@ gmail.com Cannondale V500, aluminum frame, blue, Manitou front shocks (broken, and no longer have the original forks). Come and get it! [email protected] Canon Camera w/Case. Canon Camera Sure Shot 85 Zoom. User Guide. Orig.Box. 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Standby Mode, Easy Cleanup, [email protected] 2Egg Holders, Beaker with Pier- Felt bag, gorgeous hand-made cing Pin, User Guide, Orig. Box, felt bag with blue design, medium [email protected] size, €30, jenniferwilking@hot Covered Bowl Korea. Porcelain. mail.com 24 Carat Gold Trim. 3.5" Diame- For Sale, $100, ysamek@google ter. Handpainted. $35. mail.com, German 220 whirlpool [email protected] front loader washing machine. Craftsman Gas Lawn Mower, Good condition, used very little. $150, 2 years old Please contact Please call 0163-8853574 after 1700hrs. [email protected] Crystal Heart Rosenthal, Germany. Heart Shaped Crystal. Clear Crystal. 3". Orig. Box. $20 [email protected] Custom-made children's kindergarten bag with name. Send me a message if you are interested in a unique bag for your child. Perfect present. All bags are made using wet-felting technique with sheep wool, soap and water only! € neg, depending on design, jenniferwil [email protected] For Sale, €150, ysamek@google mail.com, German 220, Whirlpool front loader washing machine. Please after 1700 hrs. 01638853574 For That Special Collector a Beautiful The United States Commermorative Presidential Collection, [email protected] German Beer Stein Wildlife. Fox Design. Decorative Pewter Lid (Fox). Heavy Quality. 10"High. $105. [email protected] Dallas Cowboy Hat. NEW. $15. German Beer Stein. Famous [email protected] man Attraction Theme. Pewter Lid Garmin 360 Navigation, $50, 9.5"HIGH. $95. chefsteven2015@ [email protected] gmail.com AUTOMATIC Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. by appointment only (sales only) New and used cars AIR CONDITIONING DISINFECTION SERVICE ONLY + MATERIALS Got enough tread? REIFENCENTER IN MAINZ-KASTEL Exhaust, Brakes, Inspections, A/C, Shocks, Alignment, Tires! Wiesbadener Str. 85 | 55252 Mainz-Kastel Tel: 0 61 34 - 72 96 76 | www.reifencenter.com Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Page 24 Herald Union €19.90 ual Individsonal r e and p omer cust e car • TTax-Free F with ith VAT fform • English spoken • Repairs on all American & foreign makes • Replacement parts • Assistance with tires • Body work • Rental cars at economical prices • Emergency service • Towing • Competent consultation • Children’s play area TRANSMISSION • Exchange Units • Complete Overhaul • Trans-repair • Trans-parts FREE GECKO CAR FRESHENER W H I L E S U P P L I E S L A S T! Auto Göller GmbH Elise-Kirchner-Strasse 1 65203 Wiesbaden Tel: 06 11 – 96 70 71 www.auto-goeller.de US Spec parts Lindberghstr. 5 Heidelberg Tel: 0 62 21-76 61 67 Tel: 0 62 21-76 61 02 Fax: 0 62 21-76 61 64 March 3, 2016 �������������������������������������������������������������������������� www�herald-union�com German Pewter Cup Set. Engraved with Wildlife Theme. 3.25"High. 95% Pewter. NEW. $25. [email protected] FOR SALE All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Foxy lady, small felt shoulder bag with fox design. Discover your wild side! All bags are completely environmentally friendly made with wool, soap and water only! €25, [email protected] German Beer Stein Octoberfest. Decorative Pewter Lid (Carriage). Limited Edition. Heavy Quality. 10"High. $125. chefsteven2015@ gmail.com German Beerstein. Kaiserslautern and famous German Cities Design. Pewter Lid. 9.5"High. Bottom is a little chipped (don't see it if Displayed Only). $45. [email protected] Like New Poker Chips with carry- Rice Cooker w/Cable. 3 Cup (maing case, $20.00, spvendor@ kes up to 6 Cups of cooked rice). gmail.com Removable Cooking Pot. Glass Lid. Keep Warm Function (IndicaLot's of things, All Free. A stand German Pewter Cup. Engraved for a terrasse Satellite Dish, A Gar- tor Light). Cook Indicator Light. with Steffi Graf Design (3 Different den Classic Spreader, A 110V Spatula+Measuring Cup. User Orig.Box. $10. Motifs). 3.5" High. 95% Pewter. Alarm Clock. A Proctor Silex Guide. Stream Excel 110V, 2 Line Cord- [email protected] $50. [email protected] German Pewter Plate. Engraved less Phone with headset 110V, A Rosina Wachtmeister Glass Cat toaster 110V. Pair. Can be used with Metal Stawith all 16 German Regional Dis- Cuisiant ke (incl.) or without. 32" High. Gotrict Logos. 9"Diameter. $45. [email protected] Marilyn Monroe Glass Coasters ebel, Germany. Orig.Box. $75. [email protected] Griddler Cuisinart, Dual Tempera- Set of 4. $12. chefsteven2015@ [email protected] Set of three pink vases, different ture Controls for Grill/Panini and gmail.com Griddle, Reversible Nonstick Pla- Milk Frother for 8 oz. frothed milk shapes but matching in color, pertes Switch from Grill to Griddle, In- and 12 oz. steamed milk. Dish- fect for shabby-chic feature or to tegrated Drip Tray for Easy Stora- washer Safe Removable Milk Pit- upcycle. €10, jenniferwilking@hot ge, User Guide, Orig.Box, NEW, cher with see-through lid. Fro- mail.com thing and Heating Disks. 3 Tempe- Sheep Pendulum Clock, Makes $75, [email protected] Hand-carved Indonesian table + rature. User Guide + Orig. Box. Sheep Sound and Sheep Appears 6 chairs + two matching cabinets $50. [email protected] every Hour (Noise can be muted). $990 Indonesian and Thai dolls - Must sell 65 year old flawless soli- Orig. Box. NEW. $50. each $35 Antique French Louis taire .45 carat diamond ring set in [email protected] XIV cabinet - $750Set of 6 Indone- white gold. Asking best offer Small grey felt shoulder bag with sian shadow dolls - $125, call $795.Will accept $ or €. Call: mushroom design, perfect gift, 06332-41560 from 9 - 18:00. 06374-991073 €20 [email protected] Hollister strapless top. White co- Nike Sports Bag Large. Black. 3 Steam Iron. 1700 Watts Power. lor, size M. With ribbons to tie a Compartments. 2ft. Long x 1ft. x 1ft. Wide. $45. Stainless Steel Soleplate. Variable bow on the back. €15. For pics High Steam Control. Pro Vertical [email protected] see www.class-world.com. ConSteam. Spray Button. 3 Way tact [email protected] Org. Thomas Sabo Charm, price Smart Auto Off. Extra Large Water new was 49€, never used, was a Items for Sale, Crane tabletop Tank (8.4oz.). Self Clean. Made in leg/arm exerciser, $25.00, Calla- bday present, selling price €20, Germany. Excellent Working. way Clones Golf Clubs, 3-9 Irons, for pics please see class- User Guide. Orig.Box. $60. PW, SW, good condition, $40.00. world.com, [email protected] [email protected] Contact Tom Rewis, Casa.rewis@ Oversized Cardigan from ReStriped hand-made felt shoulder t-online.de or 0171-363 0906. view. Black and white stripes. For bag, large, trend colors, perfect pictures visit www.classKitchen Aid Hand Blender silver. gift, €30, jenniferwilking@hot 2 Speed. Quiet, Powerful Motor. world.com. €10. janina.wuttke@ mail.com gmx.de Blend, Puree and Crush. Soft Grip Handle. Blending Arm Dishwasher Samsonite Sports Bag. Heavy Super Mario kart lunch cooler, Safe. 3 Cup Jar with Lid. User Gui- Duty Quality. Great as Sports Tra- $8,017622987498 Gilde Clown. Gilde, Germany. Cow Bell. Orig.Box. NEW. vel Bag. $45. chefsteven2015@ Swiss 3.5" High. Handpainted. $15. de. [email protected] gmail.com [email protected] [email protected] Super Mario Kart Wii Reversible throw. Fitted sheet pillow case and lining. Never used. Paid over $100, asking $65,017622987498. Swarovski Crystal Mouse. Collectible Edition. Made in Austria. Orig.Box. Great Condition. $50 [email protected] Swarovski Pegasus - From the 1998 "Fabulous Creatures" Series. Retired in 1998, Asking $500.Ph. 06374/944828 Target practice, eco warrior shoulder bag, hand-made felt, environmentally friendly bag made using only wool, water and soap, €25, [email protected] The Swarovski Pierrot measures 8". This is the first edition of "Masquerade" series. Retired in 1999. [email protected] Toaster, 4 Slice Long Slot, 7 Adjustable Shade Settings, Bagel + Frozen Buttons, Toast + Cancel Buttons, Removable Crumb Tray, User Guide, Orig.Box, $25, [email protected] Tray. Plush Cushion Base provides comfort and stability. 17.5" x 13.5". $20. chefsteven2015@ gmail.com V&B Cermaic X-MAS Ornament Set: German Male/Female Gingerbread Ornaments. 4" High, villeroy & Boch Germany. NEW. Orig.Box. $20. chefsteven2015@ gmail.com Various size new gym bags $10.00 each, spvendor@ gmail.com Wall Decor Picture. Hand Craf$15. ted. Deer Hide. Made In Siberia. $85. [email protected] Get a brand new 2017 Audi at 2016 pricing Limited time offer Available on select models. Speak to your Sales Representative for more details. militaryautosource.com/audi Contact Your Local Sales Representatives: MAINZ-KASTEL | Ludwig Wolker Str 12A | D-55252 Mainz-Kastel Rickey Jackson +49 (06 11) 34 28 79 61 | [email protected] WIESBADEN | Washingtonstr. 75 | D-65189 Wiesbaden Brian Woods +49 (06 11) 98 87 60 63 | [email protected] Vehicle shown is for illustration only, and may contain optional equipment available at additional cost. Program and guarantees are subject to terms and conditions. Offered by Auto Exchange Kaftfahrzeug-Handels GmbH. (AX9430) www.herald-union.com ............................................................................... March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 25 Have fun with the locals Just Pink tribute show Photo by Suzanne Tucker / Shutterstock.com Fri, Mar 11 Idstein-Wörsdorf, Scheuer Just Pink is worldwide the only tribute show of its kind, one of Europe’s most elaborate, not to mention professional ones, and is supported by the original. Get ready for authentic costumes, hits from all albums and extravagant choreographies, followed by disco and dancing at the Scheuer Wörsdorf. Tickets start at €17.50, visit www.idstein.de or www.justpink.eu and don’t forget your glasses or you might not know whether P!nk herself flew in to sing for you that night. EVENTS TILL- the legendary wood carver Now - Sun, May 22 Bad-Kreuznach, PuK Till de Kock (1915-2015) counts as one of the most productive German wood and doll carvers of all time. More than 30.000 figures came to life in his workshop, his most beautiful masterpieces have come together in this exhibition at the Museum für PuppentheaterKultur (PuK) from September 10 until May 22. Admission is free, visit www. bad-kreuznach.de for more info. Gardening and BBQ Sat, Mar 5 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Biberbau, Wiesbaden’s Biberbau invites you and your family to a day of gardening, followed by a sponsored outdoor barbeque. Help get the outdoor premises ready for the new season and learn a thing or two about gardening as you work with a professional outdoor design company and other voluntary helpers and their families on March 5 from 10 a.m. Make sure to bring warm clothes that don’t mind getting a little dirt on them. Admission is free, visit www.biberbau-biebrich.de for more. Easter market Fri, Mar 11 – Sun, Mar 13 Wiesbaden, city center Easter is around corner! The crisp spring air, bright colors, and loads of Easter bunny decoration will put a spring in your step at the Easter market in Wiesbaden from March 11 to 13. Children will receive a little surprise. Various artisans offer their goods such as silver, shells or pearls, pottery and so much more. Food and wine stands will provide sustenance. Here, you will find delicacies including honey and almond pastries, as well as cheese and cold meat specialties. Not to forget the culinary treats at the Dern’sches Gelände on Sunday. Wiesbaden Easter market will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The businesses and shops in the city center will be open on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more info go to www.wiesbaden.de Rumpelstiltskin Sat, Mar 12 Wiesbaden, Galli-Theater The Brother Grimm’s beloved fairytale is coming to life at the Galli-Theater in Wiesbaden on March 12 from 4 p.m. for children and adults of all ages. Admission costs between €3 and €6, the play is in German but colorful costumes, props and lively gesture promise to entertain without any words all the same. Visit www.wiesbaden.de for more info. German American spring bazar Sat, Mar 12 Wiesbaden, Kurkolonnaden The German-American Women’s Club has been striving to make the world a better place for over 60 years and is happy to invite you to their annual spring bazar at the Kurkolonnaden in Wiesbaden on March 12 from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Find clothes, accessories, room decorations, books and movies as well as homemade baked goods and connect a tasty afternoon of shopping with supporting a charity organization. Admission is free, see www.wiesbaden.de for more info. Big Apple and the Golden Twenties Sun, Mar 13 Wiesbaden, Caligari Filmbühne Big Apple and The Golden Twenties is a beautiful documentary showing swing dance’s early years in the U.S. during the 20s and 30s, made popular by AfroAmerican plantation workers in South Carolina. Never before seen clips and personal anecdotes by swing-legend Lennart Westerlund come together at the Caligari FilmBühne to form a lively story in English on March 13 from 8 p.m. Admission costs €10 per adult, see www.wiesbaden.de for more info. ProWein Sun, Mar 13 – Tue, Mar 15 Düsseldorf, Messe The international wine trade fair (ProWein) will be held on March 13 to 15, which provides an insight into wines by over 4.800 producers from 50 different nations. Also, you can purchase all kinds of products around wine, such as literature or equipment for wine production. Lectures and seminars will be given covering different aspects of wine. A delicious as well as informative event for wine experts and laymen. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For tickets from €30 see www.prowein.de CONCERTS Stephanie Neigel + Band Thu, Mar 10 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Kulturclub Singer songwriter Stephanie Neigel and her band are presenting their newest album Capture Time at the Kulturclub Biebrich in Wiesbaden on March 10 from 8 p.m. Soulful jazz and pop, lyrics straight from our lives and sprinkles of country and funk whenever needed make for a memorable evening and an unforgettable concert experience that will make you follow her around the country for More events on: www.militaryingermany.com Page 26 Herald Union more. Visit www.wiesbaden.de for more info and get your tickets online for €17. BOY live Sun, Mar 13 Wiesbaden, Schlachthof BOY is, you guessed correctly, an allgirls duo. No boys. No band. Just BOY (and their fairy-like voices along with lyrics taken straight from all of our lives). They first performed at the Kammgarn in Kaiserslautern during their sold out Mutual Friends tour in 2011 and now, over four years later, they finally return with more songs and more power on March 13 from 8 p.m. These poprock songwriter ladies are unstoppable, have won awards and fan hearts across the continent, just published their second studio album and can’t wait to go back on the road with We Were Here. And you can be, too. Visit www.wiesbaden.de for more info and get your tickets from €25. SPORTS Ice hockey Fri, Mar 4 Mannheim, SAP Arena Adler Mannheim will play against Straubing Tigers on March 4. The game starts at 7:30. Grab a ticket and see a live hockey game. Ticket prices start at €12. For more info visit www.adler-mannheim.de Basketball Sun, Mar 6 Frankfurt, Fraport Arena See a game of basketball on March 6 in Frankfurt. The Fraport Skyliners will face Ratiopharm Ulm. The game starts at 5 p.m. Ticket prices start at €10. For more info go to www.fraport.skyliners.de military IN GERMANY March 3, 2016 �������������������������������������������������������������������������� www�herald-union�com FOR SALE All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Various music CDs for sale, all from the 2000er years. Single CDs from Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera etc. for €3, music samplers like Bravo Hits and The Dome €4. For a picture of the selection see www.class-world.com. Contact [email protected] Wristwatch Zodiac Sign. Gemini Design. Black Leather Band. Orig. Box. NEW. $25. chefsteven2015@ gmail.com FURNITURE All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com American Bedroom Set, €190, Antique French Louis XIV 3 & 2 Seat Couches, €500.00, (or make offer), consisting of dres- Schrank $650. Call 06374-991073 [email protected] ser with 3part mirror, and 2 night pls leave amessage. tables, solid oak with brass handles, very beautiful 06302-5554 fran IT for You GmbH [email protected] Philippsring 9 – 55252 Mainz-Kastel www.it-foryou.com – Tel: 06134 – 18 55 0 Antique 100 yr.old German china cabinet, matching dining table with 4 chairs. See photo on KA classifieds web page. Contact Eric and Mia at 063759949674, €950, [email protected] 2013 pair of lazy chairs, leather white. €230 for both chairs. Like new condition. Please contact Nathalie at macarthurnathalie@ Viking Sword. Handle and Blade gmail.com Engraved on both Sides. Real 8 Drawer Dresser. Lots of storaSteel. With Black Wall Display ge space. 45"H. x 29"W x 14"D. Antique Bench, with cushion seMount. Made in Spain. $275. $75. Picture shows 2 Dressers. at, storage space and wheels. [email protected] See photo on KA classifieds web [email protected] WMF Cookware 11pc. Covered Antique corner desk. See photo page. Contact Eric and Mia at €600, Low Casserole 16cm+20cm. Co- on KA classifieds web page. Con- 063759949674, [email protected] vered High Casserole tact Eric and Mia at 16cm+20cm+24cm. Saucepan 063759949674, €150, 16cm. Cold Handles of Stainless [email protected] Antique English Book Case, $75, Steel. Dishwasher and Oven Safe. Orig.Box. $350. chefsteven2015@ Adjustable Full/Queen Size Bed. 45 inches high, 11 inches deep, Headboard, Footboard and Rails. 29 inches wide. Curved Door with gmail.com Cherry Wood. Very Sturdy. As- Glass Insets. Side Panels with WMF Drinking Cup Stainless sembly is easy, no tools required. Glass Insets, 2 Glass Shelves. Steel. 350ml. Dishwasher Safe Made in USA. EUR 270. Buyer Must Pick Up. Please Call WMF Germany. $20. [email protected] 0159 0297 6140. [email protected] Individual – reliable – independent Service & repair on-site Notebook & PC repair in house Network & telephone services Data security Opening hours Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Opening Hours: Mon– Fri 9.00 –19.00 Sat 9.00 –18.00 Special arrangements possible eiv d rec m an r o f VAT l clocks your al Bring n top on o % 10 e Gebr. Stern GmbH An den Quellen 3 65183 Wiesbaden Tel.: 0611-30 21 12 [email protected] World’s biggest Cuckoo-Clock CLOCKS • GIFTS • SOUVENIRS www.gifts-from-germany.com Full English Website incl. driving directions, payment methods etc.! WMF Knife Set with Storage Block (Wood). 9 Pieces. Blades made from Forged Special Blade Steel. Made in Germany. Orig. Box. $350, chefsteven2015@ gmail.com WMF Napkin Holder. Stainless Steel. Orig.Box. $25 [email protected] WMF Silverware 30 Pieces. Stainless Steel. Dishwasher Safe. WMF Germany. Orig. Box. $75. [email protected] With D! I Military CRYSTAL FACTORY GUTH The Largest Crystal Selection in the Rhein-Main Area Famous for: All kinds of drinking glass sets, decanters, crystal figurines Huge selection of gift articles Swarovski Silver Crystal, Chandeliers Personal Engravings Special Discounts on Nachtmann+Waterford Crystal Hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1400 65199 Wiesbaden Kohlheck Krähenweg 8 HAINERBERG OPTOMETRIC CARE Tel: 0611-463104 Follow the signs to Forum Kohlheck or call for directions One Price! One Plan! One Place! All included! Staying connected has now become easier! Call us: 06221-750050 t6OMJNJUFEJOUFSOFUBDDFTT (Germany) Visit us: t'MBUSBUFDBMMJOHUP64" XXXQKTOFUDPN t.PCJMFTNBSUQIPOFTPMVUJPOT Email us: t4FSWJDFBOETVQQPSUBMMJO&OHMJTI JOGP!QKTOFUDPN EYE EXAM FOR GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES ID HOLDERS WELCOME MILITARY STAR CARD ACCEPTED CALL FOR APPOINMENT SHOPPING MALL EXCHANGE 0611-7238-6164 OFFICE HRS: MONDAY 11-4 (ADM ONLY) TUESDAY-SATURDAY 9:OO-18:OO SUNDAY CLOSED www.herald-union.com ............................................................................... March 3, 2016 Herald Union Page 27 FURNITURE All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Antique reproduction secretary desk. See photos on KA classifieds web page. Contact Eric and Mia at 063759949674, €120, [email protected] Beige leather couch. Purchased at City Polster. Original price €1300. Real leather. Need space else Id keep it.Must pick up in Rodenbach. $500, 017622987198 or [email protected] Couch Relax Chair, €199, great furniture use as a relax chair or bed diff moves, cover washable, like new, was new 398 euro at moebel martin, from a smoke and pet free home, cell 015145261009 stefandsanya@ Brown Corduroy Upholstered gmail.com Chair, $25, Buyer Must Pick Up. Please Call 0159 0297 6140, CD/DVD Storage with 12 adjustBed, Single w/mattress. Solid able shelves. 45"H. x 26"W. x wood frame. Mattress like new 10"DEEP. $45. chefsteven2015@ condition. €75, jcambr@ya gmail.com hoo.com Clock, $150.00, gmail.com spvendor@ Caring, Friendly American Staff LOCATIONS Large 4 Section Closet (Schrank), $250, 7ft 4in by 11ft 5in (3 sections are 3ft 3in wide, 1 section is 1ft 8in wide). Two Clothes Hanging Rails, Many Shelves. We will help take apart. Buyer Must Pick Up. Please Call 0159 0297 6140 Couch set, €900, stefandsanya@ Wooden bookshelf. See photo gmail.com on KA classifieds web page. Contact Eric and Mia at Desk (with 3 rollout shelves). 063759949674, $150, 30"H. x 35.5"W. x 18"Deep. $50. [email protected] [email protected] American Dental Care Services offered: • Family Dentistry • Certified Orthodontics • Periodontal Maintenance • Implant Surgery • Root Canals • Wisdom Teeth Surgery • Nitrous Oxide • Saturday & Evening Appointments Free Wooden Dining Set. A classic! Table(41x41")plus 2 leaves (12" wide each). 4 chairs. No major damage, just small nicks. May want to refinish top. If you can haul it, it's yours! Call 0631 41 23 71 34 Kaiserslautern, [email protected] Coffee Table w/Magazine Shelf Zither, €950 (or make offer), fran and Glass Center Piece. 4x2ft. Dining room table and five woo- [email protected], 06302-5554 16"High. $245. bethmary100@ den chairs. (4 shown) €100, near Sembach [email protected] gmail.com Complete German Water Bed Luna- 12 Years Old, May need one of two new water mattresses.It's disesembled. Must Pick up. Pleasecontact: [email protected] Couch Table. Glass Table with Magazine Shelf (Wood). 46"L. x 27"W. $50. chefsteven2015@ gmail.com Wiesbaden Dental Care 0611-9887 26 50 Bahnstrasse 14 65205 Wiesbaden Wiesbadendental.com Ramstein Dental Care 06371-40 62 30 Poststrasse 1 66877 Ramstein Ramsteindental.com Certified American Dental Hygienists Tricare Preferred Provider Dining Table Set. Dining table w/ 4 design chairs. Dining table 61.5" x 44". Without extension 44" in diameter. Includes 4 design chairs. Great Condition. $450. [email protected] One Each 2&3-Seat Couches, €500.00. Like new from smoke & pet-free home, anthracite-colored cloth front & back. New price 1450€ asking 500€. Pick up in Siegelbach. Call 06301-7988092 after 8PM. [email protected] Recliner couch loveseat leather, $390, [email protected], real leather black, works great not often used, very comfy, back pillows come off easy to carry, cell 0152-06786080 Solid Oak table with 4 matching chairs for sale. Table can be extended with an extra leaf. To pick up in Rodenbach. Call 01711805105 Solid rustic oak dining room, €500, (or make offer) cabinet 3,80m long, table 2m long with 8 chairs. [email protected] Mantel Clock from the 60 era. Key wind chines on the half and White IKEA Twin Trundle Beds w/ full hour, $70.00, spvendor@ Mattresses, $175, Buyer Must Pick Up. Please Call 0159 0297 gmail.com 6140. Metal Coat Rack with Brass ButLa-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner, $75, tons Very Sturdy 69"H. x 16"W. Dark Green Fabric, Clean and Co- $95. [email protected] zy. Buyer Must Pick Up. Please Metal Headboard+Footboard, Call 0159 0297 6140. Queen Size, Brushed Nickel Finish, Metal Gauge Tubing, Solid Bar Wire, €300, bethmary100@ gmail.com Microscope, Lomo MB-10 stereo microscope with various parts and lenses included. Excellent condition. €400, jcambr@ya hoo.com Love Seat, $75, Warm Gold Fabric, Clean and Cozy. Buyer Must Pick Up. Please Call 0159-0297 6140. 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Schultheiss-Strasse 32a • 65191 Wi Wiesbaden-Bierstadt lh i S 32 b d Bi Store Phone: 0611-502725 Pharmacy Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm Sundays closed English Speaking Staff – VAT Forms – Free Local Delivery Skin Care Center Wiesbaden Dr. Peter Broichmann & Colleagues Dermatology Dermatosurgery Allergies (hay-fever, asthma, eczema) Psoriasis Cosmetic Dermatology (wrinkles, fillers, anti-aging) Laser treatment (epilation, warts, moles, kouperosis, wrinkles, sun-spots) Kirchgasse 42-44 65183 Wiesbaden Tel: 0611 - 30 51 10 www.hautcentrum-wiesbaden.de Page 28 Herald Union March 3, 2016 �������������������������������������������������������������������������� www�herald-union�com HOUSES/APTS FOR SALE All ads & pics on www.finditguide.com Lookin for friends, female/male who likes harleys, works on them, who are into Rock music, good food, havin fun, BBQ, beeing outAll ads & pics on www.finditguide.com side and enjoying a good time together. 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