Herald Union May 10, 2012 - Lest We Forget

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Baumholder Girl and Cub Scouts dedicate their time to Wetzel cleanup effort. See page 8.
Scouts get busy
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Engineer helps middle school students design alternative energy systems. See page 11.
Solar power
Baumholder, Wiesbaden theaters among the best in U.S. Forces Europe. See page 16.
Topper Awards
Serving the communities of U.S. Army Garrisons Baumholder and Wiesbaden
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Self expression
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Students, teachers get writing tips from popular author

By Karl Weisel Author Brian P. Cleary shared his love of language and encouraged struggling students to find ways to express themselves with words during a three-day visit to Hainerberg Elementary School April 25-27. The popular childrens author of such books as Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What is an Adjective? and Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: More About Verbs worked with students, teachers and parents at the invitation of the schools Parent Teacher Organization. We had talked about this last year, said PTO Vice President Christine Mullin, explaining that after arranging for the authors visit this April, Cleary provided 45-minute workshops for every grade and a special session for parents and teachers after school April 26. His books are well received he got great reviews, Mullin said, adding that students and teachers were really motivated after hearing his presentations. Ive visited about 440 schools over the years, said Cleary. This is what I ended up with after 400 and some odd visits. During the after-school session, the senior humor editor for the American Greetings See Writing tips on page 3
Photo by Anemone Rueger
Air Force Master Sgt. David Medrano, a government ground representative with the Defense Contract Management Agency Southern Europe Aviation Program Team, cleans Holocaust memorial stones in Wiesbaden.
Lest we forget
By Anemone Rueger program to maintain a number of Stumbling Stones commemorating Jewish lives in Wiesbaden extinguished by the Holocaust. It was the idea of our special emphasis coordinator, Shaunna Fuller. She put the word out in our organization after she got in touch with the volunteer organization maintaining the memorial stones, said Col. Kenneth C. Tarcza, commander See Stones on page 4
Community members help remember Holocaust victims

Nearly 50 volunteers from Wiesbaden-based military units have become part of a unique German community
Innovative training promotes sexual assault prevention

Photo by Karl Weisel
Author Brian Cleary talks to first-grader David Foley after a presentation at Hainerberg Elementary School April 26.
Members of the U.S. Army in Europe gathered at the Patrick Henry Village Theater to listen to Can I Kiss You, April 26, a show about innocent bystanders and the importance of communication in a relationship. The show is part of the Date Safe Project, a program aimed at preventing sexual assault by
teaching audiences about consent, bystander intervention and supporting the victims of sexual assault. The Date Safe Project is all about helping people have healthier, safer, smarter intimacy, said Mike Domitrz, founder of the Date Safe See Sex assault training on page 4
For your health: National Bike to Work Day May 18 ... page 2
Commentary
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Have a quality-of-life question or comment?
Editor s note: Have something youd like to share with the commander questions, comments or suggestions about quality-of-life issues in the Wiesbaden military community? Please visit the garrisons Facebook, Twitter or Interactive Customer Evaluation pages (easy access via the garrisons home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil), send an email to the Public Affairs Office (usagwiesbadenpao@eur.army.mil) or a letter to the editor (see address below).
For your health:

Get ready for National Bike to Work Day May 18
Special to the Herald Union
By Fred Proctor
Col. David Carstens. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander
Question about selling items

Amanda F. asked: Are there rules against selling used goods to Germans? It seems like I read somewhere that it is unlawful to sell items purchased in the States to the locals here. Is this the case or am I completely mistaken? Response: Good question Amanda. U.S. ID cardholders are not allowed to sell used goods to Germans without a permit to transfer, according to Anthony Holmes, customs inspector in Wiesbaden. This also applies to yard sales in military housing areas. The Customs Office staff encourages anyone with questions to call the office at mil 337-5188/6071 or civ (0611) 705-5188/6071. You can also call that number for information about obtaining a permit to transfer.
Praise for Tax Center

Jackie F., Whitney S. and Merrill P. passed on praise for the Wiesbaden Tax Center: The staff is polite, courteous and exceedingly accommodating. They were exceptionally patient and understanding. Sgt. H. works extremely hard. His customer service is outstanding and should be recognized. If we had more people like him in the military, the world would be a better place. This is the best tax assistance Ive had from various tax offices Ive visited in Europe. very knowledgeable and customer service friendly.
Motorcycle safety training
Andrew J. asked: Who or where can I go to to find out details about the motorcycle safety course? When is the next one? What equipment must I bring? And so on Response: Andrew, its great that youre thinking about staying safe on the German roads. Please check out the last issue of the Herald Union (April 26, 2012) or the online story at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Archive/April2612/ MotorcycleSeason.htm for details on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. Thanks also to fellow Facebook contributor David B. for providing the online link to the safety course schedules at www.imcom-europe.army.mil/webs/sites/ staff_org/safety/atstp/index.html. Dont hesitate to call the garrisons Safety Office at mil 337-1670 or civ (0611) 7051670 for additional information and assistance. (Listen to AFN-Wiesbaden, FM 98.7, for another opportunity to interact with the commander via phone calls to the studio while he is on the air or via AFN-Wiesbadens Facebook page.)
May 18 is the annual bike to work day. The League of American Bicyclists started National Bike to Work Day, and the organization also promotes Bike Week and Bike Month during the month of May. For a few people who work on Wiesbaden Army Airfield, the day is nothing special to them as they already ride their bikes to work every day. Im on the middle road. On average, I ride a minimum of three days per week. If you are reading this and have thought to yourself, Id sure like to ride my bike to work, then come on out on the 18th of May and give it a try. If you are really serious about it make an achievable goal of riding to work a certain number of times per week. Why, you ask? Riding a bike to work has a number of benefits. The first is that it helps you stay fit. Many of us here need to stay fit as a condition of our job. Bicycling to work allows you the opportunity to include a workout in your daily schedule while doing something you already have to do anyway get to work. Also, riding a bike is far less stressful than sitting in a car stuck in traffic. Additionally, it fights pollution. Burning fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. Automobiles also create noise pollution. Another reason to bike to work is to save money. Maintenance costs for your automobile will decrease, as will your gas bill. You will also enjoy your commute and arrive at work
refreshed. On the way home, youll burn off endof-the-day stress. Commuting under your own p o w e r gives you a sense of accomplishment. Take the longer way home and enjoy the scenery or ignore the scenery and get a harder workout. Now that Ive mentioned some of the benefits, lets look at some of the top reasons people use for not riding a bike to work. One I hear a lot is that there is nowhere to shower. Admittedly, that can be problem, but you can go to the gym and shower. I also recommend that you ride to work at a moderate pace to stay dry and cool. Another concern is clothing. Whether you have to wear a uniform or a suit, you could keep multiple uniforms or business attire at work. You could also use the dry cleaner on base or carry a change of clothes in a backpack. As for the excuse of no bike parking being available, look around for a storage closet in your office space that is not used and try to get the key for it. Approach your command about the possibility of getting a bike rack. If you are lucky enough to have an office to yourself, store the bike there. It makes for an interesting conversation piece. Before you jump on your
bike to get to work, think about the risks that are associated with cycling. To reduce some of these risks you should plan a route that takes you on less traveled roads to work. Choose clothing that makes you visible to motorists. Use lights both front and back during hours of low or limited visibility. Check to ensure your bike is mechanically sound. The most important tip I can impart is to wear a helmet. I hope that some of you who have thought about the possibility of riding to work will take the opportunity to do so. Who knows, maybe you will be inclined to make it a regular practice. For others who cannot ride to work due to distance, health considerations or simple lack of desire I hope that after you have read this you get a new appreciation for cyclists with whom you share the road. Think of it this way. For every WAAF employee who rides a bike to work you have more spaces available to park and less people in front of you in the entrance lines. For more information visit www.bikeleague.org.
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USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .........................Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Alexander Prince Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400) USAG Wiesbaden Reporter..............Wendy Brown (mil 337-5150) USAG Baumholder Reporter.....Ignacio Rubalcava (mil 485-6191)
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News flash
Report suspicious activity
Incidents involving threats to children have been reported in the Kaiserslautern military community. Installation Management Command officials are asking everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to the authorities. Save the Joint Task Force tip line number civ (0171) 745 5382. For emergencies off post call 112 the European emergency number, reachable from fixed and mobile phones free of charge. (IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs)
OHA survey extended

All service members assigned to Germany and residing in privately leased quarters drawing Overseas Housing Allowances for at least six months are encouraged to take the 2012 annual OHA Utility and Recurring Maintenance Allowance Survey which runs through May 11. Spouses of deployed service members are eligible to take the survey. By taking the survey, service members help influence their housing allowance rate. To access the survey visit https://www.defensetravel. dod.mil/site/aprutil.cfm. Call William Gordon at mil 370-3888 or Randall Ries at mil 370-3884 for more information. (USAREUR Public Affairs)
Victory Day Bash

Wiesbaden Soldiers and Families cut a few steps, enjoy amusements and crafts at the Victory Day Bash at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center May 4. The USO-sponsored event was held to celebrate V Corps Soldiers and Families as the unit begins to deploy to Afghanistan.
Photos by Chrystal Smith
Toppers on television
AFN-Europe will be featuring special coverage of the Tournament of Plays Awards Show, the Installation Management Command-Europes annual showcase of the best in community theater, on the Pentagon Channel at 7 p.m. European time May 12. The show is also available on AFN-Europes Youtube channel at www.youtube. com/afneurope.
New ERMC commander

Col. Jeffrey B. Clark assumed command of the Europe Regional Medical Command from Brig. Gen. Nadja Y. West in a ceremony May 8 in Heidelberg. Clark, who has been nominated for promotion to brigadier general, was formerly the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center commander. West, who commanded ERMC since May 2010, moves on to serve as the assistant surgeon general for force sustainment in falls Church, Va., in the Office of the Army Surgeon General. (ERMC Public Affairs)
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Continued from page 1 Corporation talked about different ways to encourage students to develop their creative writing skills. Using ideas such as verb trains (verbs ending with the same letter as the start of the next), flowers (a noun surrounded by adjective petals), acrostics, personification, sensory poems, alliteration, word wells, palindromes and anagrams, Scary shared stories of how he developed his own craft and examples of student creativity during his workshops. One thing I found with kids it forces them to see how words are constructed, he said, sharing a couple of lengthy personal favorite palindromes Go hang a salami; Im a lasagna hog and A man, a plan, a canal, Panama. When I was about 10 I knew that I would be an author when I grew up. I also had the instinct to know Id have to find ways to combat writers block, Cleary said. The Lakewood, Ohio, native told his listeners that most people resist the urge to write poetry because they approach it from too broad a point of view. One of the things people dont like about poetry is they dont know how to get started, he said. Using rules, items, objects and traditions for example to describe where a person is from or personification to develop metaphors are ways to get the creative juices flowing, Cleary said. Poetry is about your experience and your truth, he added. During a question-and-answer session following the presentation, Cleary described his efforts in first getting a book published. My story is unusually lucky. It was only my 12th attempt, he said, explaining that he was successful the 12th time out after being advised to start with the places that paid more money. His first book was sold in 1993 and published in 1996. The day I got that box of books was very exciting. You can be brilliant and talented and still remain unpublished, Cleary said, explaining that selling ones work is work in itself. You have to be a real hustler. You have to be willing to do very difficult things. Having shared his creative approach with hundreds of schools across the United States, this was Clearys first time teaching in an overseas school, he said.
Summer Hire Program
This years Summer Hire Program offering summer employment for local U.S. military community youths will be held from June 18 to July 27. Family members from ages 14-22 with valid ID cards can apply to perform labor, clerical or child care work. Applications will be accepted through May 20 online at https://lnjobs.army.mil/ sh/staffing/summerhire/general_ information.htm. Once applications have been submitted online, the applicant/ sponsor will have five days to submit supporting documents in person to the Wiesbaden Civilian Personnel Advisory Center to verify eligibility to work. Call mil 334-2580 for more information.
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Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
From the blotter
Sex assault training . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a stand-up comedy into his routine. I loved his show, Sgt. 1st Class Maria Mizcles, senior human resource sergeant for NATO in Heidelberg. This shows people how to have the courage to step forward and take control of a situation before a sexual assault happens. While in college, Dormitrz received a phone call from his mother; she told him his sister had been sexually assaulted. The event made Domitrz compelled to spend a majority of his time and effort on educating the public on sexual assault awareness. After my sister was raped I wanted to change the discussion on how people were discussing rape, Domitrz said. We wanted to make it pertinent to peoples everday lives and how they have their relationships. After the sexual assault against his sister, Domitrz decided to not only speak up about sexual assault; he decided to motivate others to make a change. Ever since, Domitrz has been traveling the country conducting one-hour programs teaching safe-dating habits with an emphasis on communication and mutual respect. He has been speaking about the subject for more than 20 years and touring for the past 10 years. Sexual assault is a society-wide issue, Domitrz said. Whether I am speaking at a college campus, at a middle school, high school or the U.S. military, all ages, we need to discuss verbal respect for partners, decision making and boundaries. Photo by Sgt. Michael Reinsch For more information about the Mike Domitrz talks about the importance of communication in Date Safe Project and future shows visit www.datesafeproject.org. a relationship during his Date Safe presentation. Continued from page 1 Project and presenter for Can I Kiss You. We work to reduce sexual assault and we also provide support for survivors. Domitrz is the author of a book called May I Kiss You, a how-to book on relationships, and is the editor of The Voices of Survivors, a compilation of stories written by survivors of sexual assault. His show, while on an installation, is geared toward making people aware of how it can affect service members and units when someone is a victim of a sexual assault. We have three main missions when we are on an installation; we teach how we can verbally communicate for consent, how to intervene when somebody is using alcohol to facilitate a sexual assault, and how to support survivors, Domitrz said. What is unique about our program is that it is fully integrated for single and married people. Even though Domitrzs show has a serious message to convey to his audience, he does so by mixing a bit
April 5
Baumholder: An officer is being charged with a traffic accident after striking a host nation guard rail. Wiesbaden: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with owning an unregistered vehicle after allowing the decal and registration to expire.
April 6
Baumholder: An officer is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle. Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with driving without a USAREUR license after being stopped for running a stop sign.
April 7
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with drunken driving after failing a field sobriety exam conducted by the Military Police. Wiesbaden: A Family member is being charged with a debt after riding a German train without a train ticket.
April 8
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle. Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with drunken driving after failing a breathalyzer exam conducted by the German Police.
April 9
Baumholder: A Family member is being charged with a traffic accident after striking a host nation guard rail. Wiesbaden: An Army and Air Force Exchange Service employee is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle.
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Continued from page 1 of the Defense Contract Management Agency. Together with volunteers of DCMA; 5th Signal Command; Corps of Engineers, Europe District; and other units, he got on his knees to scrub the bronzecovered cobblestones inserted on the walkways of houses where Jewish citizens of Wiesbaden lived until they were deported to concentration camps during World War II. The stones carry the name of the former resident with birth and deportation dates and the name of the camp. I do this out of a fascination with history, out of a sorrow for this part of history and out of a feeling that we should do more to preserve the memory of those lives that were destroyed, said Tarcza. I also think its important for the American community to partner with the German community, and this is a meaningful way to do that. Members of his unit plan to adopt several stones located in side streets in the vicinity of their offices at the Amelia Earhart building for quarterly upkeep. I thought this is a great opportunity and fits right in with the Days of Remembrance observed in April, said Sgt. 1st Class James Bonner of 5th Signal Com-
April 10
Baumholder: An NCO is being charged with a traffic accident after striking another vehicle. Wiesbaden: A Soldier is being charged with owning an unregistered vehicle after allowing the decal and registration to expire.
April 11
Baumholder: A Family member is being charged with wrongful possession of a controlled substance after neighbors smelled marijuana from the individuals quarters. Wiesbaden: A Soldier and a family member are being charged with damage to private property after renting a vehicle and returning it damaged.
April 12
Baumholder: A Soldier is being charged with wrongful possession of a controlled substance after a search of his quarters. Wiesbaden: An officer is being charged with owning an unregistered vehicle after allowing the decal and registration to expire.
mand, who organized the units participation. Maj. Felicia R. Moore, the commands inspector general, said she felt it was important to help. This was a demographic of people who didnt have a voice. Many of the volunteers also gathered for the laying of a new stone for Dr. Albert Stein at Alexandra Str. 8, not far from the Amelia Earhart building. Stein was deported to Auschwitz on June 10, 1943, where he died. Gudrun Schirmer, who lived in the same house as a little girl, placed a white rose on the stone she adopted in a small ceremony held May 2. Research on Steins fate and those of 16 other Jewish Wiesbaden citizens, for whom memorial stones were placed the same day, was conducted by volunteers of the Aktives Museum Spiegelgasse, located at Spiegelgasse 11 in Wiesbaden. More information is available on the museums website at www.amspiegelgasse.de. The Stumbling Stones or Stolpersteine as they are called in German, were initiated by Artist Gunter Demnig in the early 1990s, 50 years after the Nazi regimes decision to deport Jews, Sintis, Romas and other citizens to the death chambers of the concentration camps.
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Engineers minimize impact of new housing area
By Chrystal Smith
When engineers learned of the plan to build Wiesbaden Army Airfields new housing area, they knew something would have to be built to handle the impact the neighborhood would have on the environment downstream. The construction of Kesbach Creek and Rain Water Retention Basin was the environmental compensation measure made to control erosion and prevent overflowing of the Main River bed. When natural land is covered by concrete and construction, more runoff water is generated because its no longer being naturally absorbed into the earth, said Gordon Adam, envi-
ronmental technician with U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbadens Environmental Division, while hosting a field trip for Wiesbaden Elementary fifth-graders at the creek and water retention basin April 26. The existing line system was already calculated for a specific amount of water, so an additional retention area was needed to handle the expected increase that would come, said Dieter Fries, USAG Wiesbaden Sanitation Branch chief. The rainwater retention basin, located in the south of the housing area, was designed to retain approximately 3.5-4 million gallons or 12,000 cubic meters of water to compensate for rainfall activity over five years. Its hydraulic capacity takes
into consideration approximately how much water could arrive in a five-year period with a significant rainfall event, said Alex Sabais, an environmental consultant to the garrisons Environmental Division. The retention basin also features in its design a sludge facility that captures sediments such as sand and dirt and allows only the water to flow out to the creek. Its basin is lined with special plant life that can withstand and thrive in waterlogged areas. It is also devised so that on a normal day of rain no more than 300 liters of water per second are allowed to flow out. Additionally, the reed bed at the creeks edge was re-naturalized to cause water to flow gently down the stream. The land is strategically sculpted
Photo by Chrystal Smith
Alex Sabais explains how water flows out of a rainwater retention basin at WAAF South Housing to Hainerberg Elementary School fifth-graders April 26. with stones to delay erosion along the path to where it dumps into the Main River at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg. And while engineers and specialists boast of its overall design, it is yet a little while until the creek and basins effectiveness will be proven said Adam. We havent yet had a situation at the moment that has determined that its got to be more or less, said Adam.
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Sgt. Jonathan Krug, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Millitary Intelligence Battalion, sweeps loose debris from the walkway out in front of his units building and barracks area April 26 during Spring Cleanup activities in the Wiesbaden military community.
A bit of spring cleaning
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Special guest reader
Deanie Dempsey, wife of Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, reads The Kissing Hand to students at a Wiesbaden Army Airfield Child Development Center April 23. Dempsey visited to discuss quality of life issues and to take a look at new Wiesbaden facilities.
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Staff Sgt. Hardenio Abdon and Polizei Hauptkommissar Eckhard Niebergall prepare to breach the threshold of the training facility at McCully Barracks as an example of one way a team would approach a volatile active shooter threat during training April 26. The training was one of many that highlights a successful partnership the garrison enjoys with the state of Hessen.
Police academics
How to respond during an active shooter situation

Wiesbaden Force Protection Office
By Donald Bracey
When shooting begins, evacuate: P Have an exit route and plan in mind; P Leave your belongings behind; P Keep your hands visible. Hide out: P Hide in an area out of the active shooters view; P Lock doors and block entry to your hiding place. Take action: P As a last resort; P Only when your life is in imminent danger; P Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter. When the police arrive: P Try to remain calm; P Obey all police instructions; P Put down any items in your hands such as backpacks, phones, jackets; P Raise your hands, spread your fingers and keep hands visible to police at all times; P Avoid quick or sudden movements (avoid pointing, screaming or yelling); P Do not stop to ask officers for help or directions while evacuating.
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Community enjoys brigade blowout

170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Klutts
Soldiers and their Families braved the rain April 27 to celebrate the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Teams return from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. The Bayonet Brigade Blowout featured activities for children, food, drinks, free rides, and performances by rock band Taking Back Sunday and country artist Nicole Frechette courtesy of Navy Entertainment. Although most attractions opened at noon, Col. Patrick Matlock, the brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston, the brigade command sergeant major, officially started the blowout at 5 p.m. Thanks for everybody being here, and we are very grateful to all of the people who worked on this event, Matlock said. Matlock thanked Herbert Grimm, a Baumholder resident and supporter of the 170th IBCT, for his contribution to the celebration. Herr Grim has been a great part of this community for many years. He collected money in honor of his late wife and donated it to this event so the Soldiers could enjoy this welcome home, Matlock said.
Photo by Ignacio Iggy Rubalcava
Hundreds of community members turned out for the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Bayonet Brigade Blowout April 27 despite Baumholders April showers. Matlock and Grinston unveiled a print that commemorates the brigades recent deployment. The print, titled Transforming Afghanistan through Partnership: Shona Ba Shona, was created by artist Jody Harmon specifically for the brigade. After the unveiling, Grinston and Lt. Col. Mark Raschke, the brigade deputy commander, each tapped a beer keg to officially kick off the festivities. During the evening, Nicole Frechette opened the concert by performing country and rock and roll classics. Headliners Taking Back Sunday took the stage shortly after 8 p.m. Members of the New York-based rock band have several connections to the military, including bassist Eddie Reyes brother who is a U.S. Army sergeant major. Just to have an opportunity to come out and hopefully offer some reprieve or a little taste of home is a really important thing to us, said Adam Lazzara, the lead singer for Taking Back Sunday. Frechette and Taking Back Sunday members signed autographs after the show to close out the nearly 12-hour celebration. The 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is scheduled for deactivation later this year.
Col. Patrick Matlock, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston serve beer to the guests after the official keg tapping ceremony.
Community members enjoy a high-flying ride during the welcome home celebration.
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Girl, Cub Scouts clean up Wetzel

By Ignacio Iggy Rubalcava
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs Office
It was dirty work but Baumholders Girl and Cub Scouts stepped up to the challenge and got the job done. As part of Earth Day activities, the scouts worked together with the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division to clean up the wetland area near the lower Wetzel gate and portions of lower Wetzel Housing. It was a great initiative that helped to raise the environmental awareness at the garrison and we agreed that garbage collection was relevant and important to protecting the environment, said Timo Klipstein, environmental engineer. The older scouts collected everything from discarded tires and bicycles to a rusty old bed in the wetland area while the younger ones policed lower Wetzel Housing. Garbage is both an aesthetic and ecological problem. First, we do not want to share our living environment with waste thrown away by people. Second, most of the garbage is petroleum based and cannot decompose. It cannot be included in the ecological nutrient cycle and can be harmful to the ecosystem, said Klipstein. The event was a great success and I am proud of the boys and girls. They were very engaged in removing garbage
from the swards and wetland areas. They managed to collect about five cubic meters of garbage in only one hour. I heard some of them even continued the next day, said Klipstein. Taking care of the environment is not just for the professionals like Klipstein or other DPW employees. It is everyones responsibility to properly dispose of their refuse, officials said. The U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder has placed much emphasis in protecting the environment. The garrisons Go Green program is a prime example. Separate containers for glass, metal, paper and regular garbage have been placed throughout the communitys housing areas, the cantonment area and in office spaces. Recycling containers also show up at community events such as the recent 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcome home celebration. The scouts were well organized. They tackled the task and achieved good results. Most of them had lots of fun and did not mind pulling garbage out of the mud, said Klipstein. If you want to help save the planet, start in your home and where you work. Follow the garrisons recycling plan and separate your glass, metal, paper and regular trash and place them in the appropriate containers. Dont leave it up to the Girl and Cub Scouts to do your dirty work.
A Cub Scout who helped clean up the wetland area by the Wetzel lower gate pauses to adjust his glove.
One of the parents assisting the scouts carries an Two Girl Scouts team up to collect trash in the swampy wetland area near the lower Wetzel gate. The Girl and Cub Scouts collected about five cubic meters of trash. old rusty bed frame out of the wetland area.
Photos by Ignacio Iggy Rubalcava
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USAG Baumholder Outside the gate ... Outside the gate

May 12 Herb market in Baumholder, Place de Warcq, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 12-13, Kite fest at Gttschied Air Field May 15 Spring market at Freisen, Mutziger Platz May 17-20 Native American meeting at Freisen Naturpark, entrance fee May 17 Castle fest at Frauenburg castle, 10 a.m. May 19 A guided walking tour of the Baumholder Maneuver Training Area is offered. The meeting point is Guthausmhle and information and signup is available by calling the German Protestant Chapel office at civ (06783) 2148. There is a participation fee. May 27-28 Radio SR 3 childrens fest at Bostalsee May 27 Eighth model and toy exhibition at Freisen Bruchwaldhalle, 10 a.m. to at St. Wendel, entrance fee June 10 Mineral exhibition in Freisen Bruchwaldhalle June 15-17 Thirtieth St. Wendel city fest in the St. Wendel pedestrian zone, shops are open on Sunday June 16 Brgerfest at Freisen Alois-StockPlatz June 17 Herb market at Thallichtenberg, Lichtenburg Castle June 22-26 Spiebratenfest at Idar-Oberstein, Vollmersbachstrasse June 23-24 Medieval market at Thallichtenberg, Lichtenburg Castle June 24 Mutziger tag at Freisen, Bruchwaldhalle June 29 Lindenfest at Baumholder, 6 p.m. For more information about host nation events call the Public Affairs Office at mil 485-1600.
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Participants of last years medieval market at Lichtenburg Castle take a lunch break. Lichtenburg Castle is a 10-minute drive from Baumholder. 4 p.m. June 2 Flea market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 Team Triathlon at Kusel June 10 Track and field world class meeting
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Around the rock ... Around the rock
Rheinlander in spring
l Weekly lunch specials Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lMothers Day dinner May 13 at 6 p.m. lFathers Day beer and barbecue starts at noon June 17. lSalsa Nights with a themed buffet June 12 from 6-10 p.m. Baumholder Headquarters. The next meetings are May 24 and June 14. BOSS is looking for Soldiers to help supervise children on the bouncy castles and to offer face painting during the Fourth of July celebration. Neuschwanstein Join Outdoor Recreation on this one day trip to Neuschwanstein, the castle of the fairy-tale king, May 12, June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. The cost is $85 per seat and the bus departs at 5 a.m. from the Rhinelander parking lot and returns around midnight. This is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. The trip also features a stop in Oberammergau, known for its passion plays and wood carvings. Note that the castle is not stroller friendly. Legoland Construct your own fantasy on a trip to Legoland May 13, July 15, Aug. 19 or Sept. 9. The trip includes transportation and entrance fee. The cost is $75 for adults and $55 for children. The trip departs at 5 a.m. from the Wagon Wheel Theater parking lot. Euro Disney Mickey Mouse is alive and living in France. Visit him on a trip to Euro Disney June16 July 28, Aug. 25 or Sept.1. Bus departs from the Wagon Wheel Theater parking lot at 3 a.m. and returns around midnight. The cost is $155 per person ages 12 and older and $147 for children ages 3-11. For children 2 years old and under, the cost is $75 Bring euros for other expenses and a tourist passport. For more information about any of these trips call Outdoor Recreation at mil 4857182/6345/6202.
Youth swimming
The Baumholder Aquatics Center is offering learn-to-swim courses taught by American Red Cross-certified water safety instructors. The cost is $45 per person for eight lessons. Interested people may register at Child, Youth and School Services. Various levels and times are available. Registration closes the Friday before each session begins. The May session will be held Tuesdays through Thursdays, May 15-31. For more information call mil 485-7093.
Its a garden party

The Baumholder Community Spouses Club holds a membership appreciation garden party starting at 11 a.m. May 16 in the Rheinlander Community Club. The party is free for all members. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP before May 14 by sending an email to reservebcsc@hotmail.com.
Youre hired
Teens 15-18 years old can join the Workforce Prep and Apprenticeship Program to gain career experience and explore employment options early in their career. Students can earn cash awards and a certificate from Kansas State University upon completion of the term. For more information contact the Wetzel Teen Center at mil 485-6348 or civ (06783) 6-6348.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation offers the following trips this spring and summer: Paris express Get on the bus before it fills up and get your shopping done in style with the Paris express May 19, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 29. The cost is $75 per person. Spend an exciting day in Paris as you journey with Baumholder Outdoor Recreation to the City of Lights. After an early morning departure the bus will stop shortly for breakfast and then continue to Paris for a full day of sightseeing. There is no set schedule to follow on the express and you are free to explore this amazing city. This trip is great for people who would like to explore Paris on their own or those who have been to Paris and would like to have more time to see and do things that they specifically want to see or do.
Fallen Soldier Memorial Run
The Fallen Soldier Memorial Run is May 18 at the Mountaineer Fitness Center. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. There are adult and youth categories. Awards include a commanders rock for first place and second and third place medallions. Commemorative T-shirts are available for $5 at the Mountaineer Fitness Center. The event is free to all participants. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Adopt a Road participants meet on Thursdays before the four-day weekend of every month from 4-5 p.m. at the U.S. Army Garrison
Softball in May
BOSS community
The Baumholder Sports Office will sponsor the Bash on the Rock softball tournament May 18-20. The cost is $250 per team for teams with a roster size maximum
of 15 players. Awards will be given to the first and second place teams with individual awards for the first place team. The event starts Friday night with tune-up games around 6 p.m. and tournament games starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. For more information contact the Sports Office at mil 4856671/7176. This tournament is open to all U.S. Army garrison communities in Europe. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and must be valid U.S. identification cardholders in order to play. Come out, and support the Baumholder Bears and Lady Bears.
hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. The office is also open during lunch on Wednesdays for customer convenience. For more information stop by the VAT Office in Building 8661 or call mil 485-1780 or civ (06783) 6-1780.
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All Value Added Tax Forms must be returned before outprocessing. The VAT Office
Baumholder s Rolling Hills Golf Course holds a two-person, best ball scramble with 18 holes of golf May 19 with a tee off time of 9 a.m. Registration ends May 17 at closing time. A minimum of six teams are required and prizes and snacks will be available. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For more information call mil 485-7299 or civ (06783) 6-7299.
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Students tackle solar energy problems

Engineer shows how math, electronics, engineering used in real-world applications
together, said the Wiesbaden Middle School math, science and electronics U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden teacher. Theres an ends to the means Public Affairs Office and they can see it. Theyre doing Wiesbaden Middle School stuscience and technology management dents dug deep into the nuts and bolts which will dovetail into whatever they of solar power April 27. do in future STEM classes. The members of teacher David Its also important for everyone to Bruces eighth-grade electronics look at our natural resources to see class got an inside look at the variwhat we can do to power our houses ous options for harnessing the suns and our vehicles, Bruce said, to get energy and worked through the math off our dependence on fossil fuels. needed to determine actual requireIf youre looking to buy your ments and output. own system, its good to do your own I am an engineer focused mainly calculations, Gifaldi said, pointing on sustainability, said guest speaker out that with various solar systems Rich Gifaldi, an engineer with the available on the market, taking into U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Euconsideration the many variables to rope District. determine need over time is necessary With an ever growing world popuin making an informed decision. lation and rapidly dwindling natural Were working circuits and I resources, proper planning and wise thought this (the session on solar use of energy becomes more and Rich Gifaldi, a sustainability manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, energy) was pretty cool, said eighthEurope District, helps Asante Lattimore and Corey Ruben with a solar energy more critical. grader Asante Lattimore. For Gifaldi, who began his career problem during his presentation at the Wiesbaden Middle School April 27. I found it pretty interesting, yet as a hydraulics engineer before turnis limited. example of the considerations one must again pretty hard at first, added ing his focus to sustainability, finding Before showing the students online take in planning a solar system to be as classmate Corey Ruben, as they worked renewable energy options and environ- resources for determining the optimal efficient as possible. There are lots of through the calculations to determine mentally friendly ways of constructing inclination of solar panels in relation things to consider. energy requirements versus system new and renovating older buildings are to the equator and peak sun hours, This is the first year that weve of- output. all part of the job. Gifaldi discussed the different types of fered electronics, said Bruce, explainI think this is good for them, said It has become very important, Gi- solar systems, how the suns energy is ing that after learning the mechanics Gifaldi, about the time spent working faldi said. We began by looking at the absorbed and converted into electricity, of how circuits work, the solar energy through the math of building a solar sysenergy efficiencies of our buildings, but and the various limitations to using solar session was a natural progression for the tem. Its a real-life practical example. now our focus is on entire installations. power such as storage issues, availability eighth-graders. I see them getting excited. Its really Energy efficiency is crucial not only of spare parts and peak sun hours versus The intent of this class is to provide important to start thinking early about for sustainability, but also for overall peak demand. a farm team for Frank Pendzichs robot- this, he said, adding that showing the force protection and security, Gifaldi If youre getting more heat than ics class at the high school. During this connection between energy efficiency added, pointing out that energy depen- your system can absorb, that can reduce session they get to see the math, science, and good business practices is equally dence issues become critical when fuel the life of your system, he said, as one engineering and technology all pooled important. Story and photo by Karl Weisel
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Host nation fire chiefs from around the Wiesbaden area gather with U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden firefighters May 2 to coordinate their efforts in the event of a fire or other emergency. The Wiesbaden Army Airfield firefighters also played host to a group of young volunteer firefighters from the Oppenheim Fire Department in late April.
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24th MI Bn. Soldiers shave heads, raise cash

By Wendy Brown
People will pay a lot of money to see their supervisors bald. That has led CompanyA from the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion in Wiesbaden to raise thousands of dollars for this years Army Emergency Relief campaign. It started when Capt. Justin Brown and 1st Sgt. Robert Gardner said they would shave their heads for cancer awareness and to raise money for the campaign, said Lt. Julio Torres, AER project officer for the 24th MI Battalion of the 66th MI Photo courtesy of 24th Military Intelligence Battalion Brigade. Lt. John Rollinson soon Members of Company A from the 24th Military Intelligence Battalion stand for a picture on Wiesbaden Army Airfield followed suit, and it was not after shaving their heads to raise money for Army Emergency Relief. There are still a few days left to donate. long until 36 members of the there are still a few days left retired, Reservists and Guard There is no reason Soldiers company were bald, said Torres, who also shaved his head. By late April the company until the campaign ends May 15, (activated under Title 10 for 30 should take out high-interest had raised $8,270, Torres said, said Leary Henry, Wiesbadens consecutive days or more) and loans when AER is available, to their widows, orphans and Henry said. and the battalion as a whole had AER officer. raised more than $15,000. There I applaud A Co. 24th and spouses with power of attorney, Torres said he supports the MLP are about 330 people in the bat- their determination to be the Henry said. program because he can see the AER is Soldiers helping results right here at his local Finanzdienstleister talion. With a total of $5,267.33, best, Henry said. This is a the battalions Company C also unit with leaders that understand Soldiers, Henry said. garrison. raised a significant amount of the value of the AER program. AER also offers interest-free Its good because it is right money. The AER Office provides loans and payment amounts that here, Torres said, and you In all, the garrison has raised emergency financial assistance accommodate loan recipients, never know when you might more than $35,000 this year, and to Soldiers, both active and Henry said. need it.
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Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Brown gives Kellie Sheward a hug after she presented him with an Army hat decorated with cut-up credit cards at the Peace University graduation April 30. Brown, who taught the class, presented certificates to Sheward and 19 other graduates of the financial management class.
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Garrison recognizes its top volunteers

By Karl Weisel
The Wiesbaden military community took time out to pay tribute to its volunteers with a luncheon and Volunteer of the Year Ceremony at the Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center April 26. What an honor it is to be a member of such a supportive, caring and cohesive community, said Candice Lane, family readiness support assistant for V Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion. The community thrives because of you our volunteers. Quoting President Barack Obama, Lane read, Our nation has been profoundly shaped by ordinary Americans who have volunteered their time and energy to overcome extraordinary challenges. Our nation has always been at its best when individuals have come together to realize a common vision. During National Volunteer Week we pay tribute to all those who give of themselves to keep America strong, and we renew the spirit of service that has enriched our country for generations. That spirit lives on today in countless acts of service around our country. I encourage every American to stand up and play their part to put their shoulders up against the wheel and help change historys course. From April 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, the volunteers in the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden volunteered 68,747.90 hours, said Jan Meert, Army Community Service director. The extent of the dedication, commitment and talents of each volunteer is truly immeasurable. Citing some of the other statistics compiled by Wiesbaden volunteer managers that 8 percent of the total garrison population volunteers, that some $1.4 million in services were contributed thanks to their efforts, that more than 1,400 people regularly dedicate their time and talents Dr. Robert Kandler, deputy to the commander, said the real contributions of volunteers are immeasurable.
Youre changing lives every day, Kandler said. Youre affecting peoples lives, and by God, we are grateful that you are here. Volunteers make Wiesbaden and the world a better place in which to live. As Dr. Robert Schloesser read off the names of the nominees in each category, the men, women and children recognized for their outstanding volunteer efforts were invited up to the front to receive certificates and other gifts. Nominated in the Family category were the Kelly, Ravensbergen, Heiges and Fry families. This years overall Volunteer Family winners were the members of the Ravensbergen family Neil (a civilian employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District), Karen, Amanda, Derek and Carl cited among numerous other things for their untold hours of helping support local Boy and Girl Scout activi-
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Dr. Robert Kandler (left), USAG Wiesbadens deputy to the commander, and V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson (right) join the Volunteers of the Year in cutting a cake following the ceremony. ties in the Wiesbaden area. In the Adult Volunteer category the following individuals were nominated: Kathleen Schaefer, Nicole Foehrweiser, Nicole Maschek, Jennifer Oravetz and Mary Gooderham. This years Volunteer of the Year is Mary Gooderham who was cited for her volunteer efforts in her local church, among other contributions. Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Speed and Lt. Col. Chad Gooderham were nominated as Volunteers of the Year in the Military Category. It was a double win for the Gooderham family as the Wiesbaden Health Clinics deputy commander was named the Military Volunteer of the Year for USAG
Wiesbaden. Among a wide range of volunteer contributions, Gooderhams work with the Scouts, as a tae kwon do coach and youth leadership supporter were among the highlights. William Heiges and Jill Tidwell were nominated in the Retiree Category. Tidwell was named the Retiree Volunteer of the Year and cited for her service to the Aukamm Parent Teacher Association, Girl Scouts, as a youth sports coach and other activities. In the Youth Volunteer Category William Heiges II and Erin Fry were selected as the nominees. Heiges, the silver medalist in the 220-pound weight class at the 2012 European Wrestling Championships and an Eagle Scout was chosen this years Youth Volunteer of the Year. His volunteer contributions ranged from serving as a Sunday School teachers aide to helping support his fellow Scouts of all ages in Wiesbaden.
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Cub Scouts are Knights of the Rhein Table
Photo far left: Pack 13 Cub Scout leader Kevin Speed explains the rules of the game of horseshoes during the "Knights of the Rhein Table" Cub-O-Ree April 27-29 at the Rheinblick Recreation Complex. Photo left: Bear Cub Mark Kistler of Pack 13 tries to start a fire using a flint, plyers and a cotton ball.
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5th Signal hones cyber readiness

By Kristopher Joseph
5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office
Improving Cyber Readiness was the theme of this years Army in Europe Information Assurance Cyber Week
April 23-26 at the Patrick Henry Village Pavilion in Heidelberg. IA professionals, including active duty Soldiers and civilians, gathered from all across Europe to participate in the week-long event.
Workshops, briefings and networking opportunities were on tap daily with a myriad of IA-related topics designed to help those in the IA community become more proficient in their careers.
This is a great opportunity for IA professionals to get upto-date on the latest policies and the latest systems and tools to help them achieve success in this theater, said Dan Hingtgen, U.S. Army Europe IA
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program manager. Another great thing about this event is the opportunity to network with counterparts and leadership so that best practices and experiences out in the field are shared and learned from. The main role of IA in USAREUR is to perform Computer Network Defense and to train and set policies that informs users and ensures military data and information is protected. IA is everyones business, said Hingtgen. Everyone has to understand that the threats are real, and everyone should know what their responsibilities are on the network. A recurring topic during cyber week was how to translate the technicalities and implications of the network for everyday users comprehension. Jonathon Bingham, IAPM for 5th Signals 509th Signal Battalion in Vicenza, Italy, said people must start looking at the network like the Autobahn. On the Autobahn, like any freeway, you need a license to drive on it, and you have to follow a set of rules so that accidents dont happen, said Bingham. On the network, your CAC card is your drivers license, and if you break the rules people could get hurt and your license can be taken away. Bingham also advocates that garrisons implement an IA stand down day, much like how garrisons hold safety stand down days to focus on the seriousness of being safe in the real world.
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Community notes ... Community notes

Culture College
New to the Wiesbaden area? Learn about community resources, German culture, transportation and more at the free Culture College orientation May 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events are held at the Hainerberg Chapel and Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Call civ (0611) 4080-254 for more information.
WiFi in Wiesbaden
Looking for a good place to enjoy some free WiFi service in the Wiesbaden military community? Head to one of the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, Wiesbaden Library, Little Italy Restaurant and Catering Center, Warrior Zone or Wiesbaden Army Lodge to kick back and log in. Call the Wiesbaden Criminal Investigation Division Office at mil 337-6642 or civ (0611) 7056642 if interested in this law enforcement career opportunity.
local Community Banks will be closed for German holidays May 17 and 28.
Mothers Day
The Wiesbaden Entertainment Center pays tribute to mothers on May 13 from 8-11 a.m. Mothers will be treated to free cookies, roses, bowling and food specials.
meetings Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Middle School gym. Upcoming evenings include Awana Store and Crazy Glasses Night May 15 and Award Night and Ice Cream Fellowship May 22. Email Rachel Kistler at luvbnmomof6@yahoo.com for more information.
Family Child Care
Do you love working with children? Interested in working from home? Looking for an earning potential from $26,000 to $40,000 annually? Become a Family Child Care provider. Call civ (0611) 4080-329 or mil 335-5383 for more information. Need someone to talk to about stress, depression or anger management issues? Military Family Life Consultants offer free, private and confidential support. No records are kept and help is available from a licensed and certified psychologist. Call civ (0175) 617 5799.
Playground Days
Join other parents and children during Playground Days at Hainerberg Housing June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10 or Crestview Housing June 22, July 27 and Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon. Playground Days will feature fun outdoor activities for toddlers and preschoolers including bubbles, parachute games, water tables and obstacle courses. Call civ (0611) 4080330 for details.
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FRG training
Army Community Service holds Family Readiness Group treasurer training June 12, Sept. 11 and Dec. 12. Learn how to handle the funds for your FRG. Materials and instruction are free. Call mil 3355254 or civ (0611) 408-0254 to register.
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Community Bank closing

The Community Bank on Wiesbaden Army Airfield will be closed May 11-15 as it moves to temporary trailers located in the parking lot in front of Building 1021. The bank will resume normal operations in the trailers on May 16. All of the other area Community Banks will be open with regular service hours during that time. Additionally
Join fellow mothers (from pregnancy to kindergarten) to share ideas at the Mothers of Preschoolers meetings the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9-11 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield Chapel. Limited child care is available so reserve a spot in advance. Email wiesbadenmops@gmail. com for more information. Children ages 3 to sixth grade are invited to enjoy games, stories and songs at the chapel-sponsored Awana
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Memorial Day event

Remember the fallen during a Memorial Day Observance at Veterans Park on Wiesbaden Army Airfield May 24 at 10:30 a.m. The exit gate will be closed starting at 10 a.m.
Financial readiness classes

Army Community Service offers the following classes: ID theft May 16 at 2 p.m., financial training May 21 and June 18 at 9 a.m., checkbook management May 23 at 2 p.m., successful money management June 6 at 2 p.m., conserving special pay June 13 at 2 p.m. and consumer rights and obligations June 20 at 2 p.m. Call Leary Henry at mil 335-5254 for details.
Awana programs
Follow the latest information about the garrison on your smart phone or other devices with the garrison home pages QR code.
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Tax Center still open
The Wiesbaden Tax Center will remain open through June 15 for assistance and e-filing. Stop by the center in the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Wiesbaden Army Airfield or call mil 337-4755 to schedule an appointment. The Tax Center can file returns from the current tax year as well as past years. Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/ sites/services/taxassist.asp to download forms and for more information.
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No more mobile service

The mobile banking van services will be discontinued at the Darmstadt Dagger Complex on May 11. Call mil 337-6008 or visit www.dodcommunitybank. com for more information.
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Baumholder, Wiesbaden community theaters among the best in U.S. Forces Europe
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Shelby Wardle, Diana Schupp, Nicolas John and Stefan Dopfer perform The River Wont Flow from the Amelia Earhart Playhouses Songs for a New World. Photo left: Chelsey Emery leads the cast in a rendition of Big, Blond and Beautiful from Bambergs Hairspray. its productions of I Hate Hamlet and Songs For a New World. Carrs husband, Sgt. 1st Class Dan Carr, took home trophies for Best Set Design for a Comedy and Best Technical Director of a Comedy. Daniel Cooper earned a Topper for Best Instrumentalist, Nancy Beasley won Best Keyboard Accompanist, Capt. Todd Bembry won Best Military Performer in a Play, the Amelia Earhart Playhouse earned Best Ensemble for a Musical, Dr. Vivla Ray Hill won Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Comedy, Brian Buckley was awarded Best Support Actor in a Comedy and the theaters production of I Hate Hamlet was named Best Comedy. Baumholders Hilltop Theater earned nine Toppers for its productions of Greater Tuna and Seussical the Musical. Winners included Greater Tuna for Best Hair and Wig Design for a Play, Cheryl Navo for Best Costume Design for a Musical, Elizabeth Morin for Best House Management, Seussical for Best Stage Properties and Dressing for a Musical, Mary Craft for Best Scene Painting for a Musical, Pfc. Ryan Clark for Best Set Design for a Musical, Tom Navo for Best Actor in a Comedy, Sgt. Johnny Magnum for Best Actor in a Musical and Eric Danzeiser, the Hilltops director, for Best Director of a Musical for Seussical. We were hoping we would do well, said Rebekah Ankrom-Baker, Hilltop Theaters music director. We had a great set. Ankrom-Baker lauded the outstanding performances by Navo and Magnum and the award-winning backstage efforts by Baumholders theater volunteers. My theater would never run without volunteers, she said, adding that people of all ages contribute to the theaters success the youngest being a 3-year-old in Seussical and the oldest an actor in his early 70s in The Music Man. She also praised the annual Tournament of Plays, hosted by the Installation Management CommandEurope. I think its a great program. Its great to see all of these performers who love music and theater coming together, Ankrom-Baker said. I hope it continues in the future. Baumholders Hilltop Theater features its production of Alice in Wonderland May 10-13 and 17-20. Its an all childrens show all 66 of them, the music director said, adding, Our community has so many Families, its nice to see them involved. The Hilltop is also holding auditions for its upcoming production of Boardwalk Murder Mystery May 14-15 at 7 p.m. Come out and volunteer. Be brave and audition or volunteer to work behind the scenes, Ankrom-Baker said. We always welcome people. Wiesbadens Amelia Earhart Playhouse is rehearsing for its upcoming production of the tender-hearted comedy The Boys Next Door. It will open the first weekend in June and run for three weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday, said Carr, explaining that performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at noon on Sundays. For more information about upcoming productions or to get involved call the Hilltop Theater at mil 485-7244 or the Amelia Earhart Playhouse at mil 336-2473. To view AFN-Europes coverage of the Tournament of Plays Awards Show visit their Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/afneurope.
Natalia Lynch (from left) on violin, Daniel Aslakson on guitar and Shin Cousens on drums perform during a community event in Wiesbaden.
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Wiesbaden band heads to San Diego after winning Boys and Girls Clubs of America competition
video really presents them in the best possible light, Witmer said, praising their efforts in its perforhree young music makers won mance and production. an all-expenses-paid trip to The win is one in a long line of San Diego, Calif., thanks to the recognition from the Boys and Girls originality and creativity of a music Clubs of America for Wiesbadens video they entered in the Boys and Child, Youth and School Services Girls Clubs of America 2012 Talent programs. In 2009 the vocal group, Search competition. 1LUV, went to Atlanta, Ga., after The members of the band Voli- winning and Wiesbadens Teen tion drummer Shin Cousens, Center was also judged the best in violinist Natalia Lynch and guitarist a past competition. Daniel Aslakson who produced, The video combines images of performed in and arranged the service members and military Famimusic for the award-winning video lies with an intimate performance competed against thousands of by the group members performing other entries from Boys and Girls an original arrangement of MetalClubs of Amerlicas Nothing m also really thank- Else Matters. ica worldwide. Its a phe- ful for all the support The song nomenal oppor- we got from the people in itself is a tunity, said Pe- at Youth Services, and very emotionter Witmer, U.S. I hope we make Wies- al song, said Army Garrison Lynch, who in baden proud. Wi e s b a d e n s addition to conschool liaison officer, about the tinuing to take lessons on her instruWiesbaden youths having won the ment also has been teaching violin chance to get professional coaching since 2009. We were all very happy before performing in front of thou- with the video and the way it turned sands at the Boys and Girls Clubs out. It was pretty emotional havof America National Convention. ing never recorded a video before. Theyll have the opportunity of a Lynch thanked the staff at the lifetime and itll be a tremendous Teen Center for encouraging them learning experience. to compete and helping in the These kids are great and this recording process. Personally Id By Karl Weisel
like to thank everyone at the youth center who supported us helped us with the filming and recording. It really made a very big difference. Winning was very unexpected, said Cousens. I just thought it would be a good experience just to record. It was a very good, shocking moment to win out of all those contestants. The self-taught drummer, pianist and guitar player said he was looking forward to the trip to San Diego. Many of us have dreams of becoming professional musicians, he said, adding that the Boy and Girls Clubs of America performance will be one more valuable experience on the way to achieving that dream. Im also really thankful for all the support we got from the people at Youth Services, and I hope we make Wiesbaden proud, Cousens said. Lynch said in addition to playing their cover of Nothing Else Matters, the band members were asked to learn The Star Spangled Banner and might perform other songs. She added that she was really looking forward to training with professionals in the business. (Editors note: To view the awardwinning video visit www.youtube. com/watch?v=N4zofCV2MXk.)
he lights the glamour the stunning performances. Thats what members of the U.S. Forces Europe communities were treated to April 21 in Heidelbergs Village Pavilion during the 2012 Tournament of Plays Awards Show. After an evening that showcased the best on Broadway and local military community stages, Wiesbadens Amelia Earhart Playhouse and Baumholders Hilltop Theater were recognized with a total of 19 of the coveted Topper statuettes honoring outstanding work both on and off stage. We knew we did our best and had two great shows, said Kimberly Carr, Amelia Earhart Playhouse director. But you never know what the other theaters are going to do.
By Karl Weisel
Carr, who was named the Best Director of a Comedy for I Hate Hamlet, said it was very cool to win a dream come true. It was a goal of mine for eight years now, Carr said, explaining that she had been nominated for a similar accolade in 2004 while serving as director in Aviano, Italy. It was an amazing night for everyone involved, she added, praising the outstanding contributions by volunteers. They are the most important part of the theater. The talent they bring is amazing. Everyone puts in a ton of hours and their work is greatly appreciated. My appreciation overflows. I cant thank everyone enough for keeping the theater alive and growing. In addition to the Best Director of a Comedy Topper, the Wiesbaden theater also garnered a host of other technical and performance awards for
Photo above: Sgt. Johnny Magnum and Christopher Craven sing Alone in the Universe from Baumholders Seussical. Photo far left: The Topper Singers perform the opening medley. Photo left: Lt. Col. Sam McAdoo, USAG Baumholder commander, awards Wiesbadens Sgt. 1st Class Dan Carr one of his two Toppers during the evening.
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Sports and leisure

By Donald Seltzer
Volksmarch Editor
Weekend of May 12-13
q Interested in volksmarching but not sure how things work? Send an email message to volksmarch@gmail.com with the subject Getting Started. q Both volksmarching calendars are now available for purchase. The calendar for volksmarching in Germany, Terminliste 2012, may be obtained for 2.50 and provides dates, locations, points of contact and other information as well as an extensive list of permanent trails. The international edition of the IVV calendar, available for 5, provides the same information for scheduled events in each of the member countries including Germany. This useful book perfect for trips to the States or neighboring countries is available from the IVV awards officer or through some clubs. q The postal code is included in the listings for readers using navigation devices to reach an event. q Readers are asked to pick up extra event brochures and to mail them via MPS to Donald Seltzer, CMR 467 Box 5533, APO AE 09096. q Look for additional event choices at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.
Take a hike:
Wednesday, May 16
Award: From previous events.
A guide to volksmarching in the Baumholder/Wiesbaden area
Weekend of June 2-3
Start: Sportlerheim in the Alfons-Jakobs-Stadion at Industriestrasse 5b Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: None.
orbach (54497) This clubs midweek event is northwest of Idar-Oberstein and within a reasonable distance from Baumholder. Morbach is on B-327 just north of the junction with B-269. Use B-422 from Idar-Oberstein to reach B-269. From Baumholder, connect with B-41/269 to head north on B-269 to reach Morbach.
ber-Ramstadt/Rohrbach (64372) The club of which Im a member celebrates 25 years with this very scenic event. Participants will enjoy the beautiful Odenwald countryside in the comfortable temperatures of early summer. Use the DarmstartEberstadt exit (27) of Autobahn 5 and B-426 or the Reinheim/Rodorf exit of B-26. IVV signs will lead to the start at Rohrbach.
Start: Brgerhaus Rohrbach at Dr.-Horst-Schmidt-Strasse 2 Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (6 and 11 km) and 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Somewhat hilly, fields Award: From previous events.
rsdorf/Taunus (65510) This event is north of Wiesbaden on the edge of the Naturpark Hochtaunus. Wooded trails offer walkers scenic views after a long, uphill start. Take Autobahn 3 toward Limburg, exiting at Idstein to follow B-275 and a minor road will lead to the start at Wrsdorf. From Wiesbaden and Mainz use B-417 and B-275 north toward Limburg and Idstein to reach Wrsdorf.
Start: Gemeindehalle at Jahnstrasse 4 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 11 and 20 km) Trail: Very hilly, woods Award: From previous events.
eichweiler (66871) This walk may be found literally just down the road from the Baumholder community. Its a pretty area and easy to find just head down the hill toward Freisen and watch for signs to Reichweiler. From Baumholder use the road to Freisen, pick up a secondary road through Eckersweiler to Reichweiler. From the KMC, take Autobahns 6 and 62 toward Trier and exit at Reichweiler (6).
riegsfeld (67819) This event is south of Bad Kreuznach. Use Autobahn 63 toward Alzey and Kaiserslautern, exit at Erbes-Bdesheim (9) and follow a secondary road through Wendelsheim and Mrsfeld to reach the start.
ad Marienberg (56470) Although its a bit of a drive, participants are rewarded with scenic views of the Hoher Westerwald region. From Giessen use Autobahn 45 toward Herborn and Siegen and exit at Herborn-West to use B-255 and B-414. Drive west toward Hachenburg and watch for IVV directional signs.
Weekend of June 9-10
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 6 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas and fields Award: Beer mug.
Start: Turn- und Festhalle at Hinter Kirch 10 Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 km), 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.
Start: Turnhalle on Kirburger Strasse (walking and cycling) and MarienBad at Bismarckstrasse 65 Monday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6, 10 and 20 km, plus cycling) and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (swim) Trails: Hilly, wooded areas Award: Decorative ceramic frog sculpture.
llendorf (56370) Expect a pretty walk in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus northwest of Wiesbaden. Use Autobahn 3 toward Limburg, exit at Bad Camberg (44) and follow a secondary road to Beuerbach, Ketternschwalbach and Panrod. Change roads to head toward Burgschwalbach and Zollhaus and connect with B-274 to reach the start.
Start: Johann-Christian-Senckenberg-Schule on Ferdinand-Dirichs-Strasse Saturday and Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trails: Hilly, woods
illmar (65606) This event is due east of Limburg in the scenic Naturpark Hochtaunus. Use Autobahn 3 toward Kln and exit at Limburg-Sd. Follow B-8 in the direction of Lindenholzhausen to Niederbrechen, where a secondary road will lead to the town of Villmar.
trasbourg-Cronenbourg, France (67200) This event requires a long drive, but its worth the effort. From the KMC, take Autobahn 6 past Saarbrcken toward Metz, then French Autobahn 4 to Strasbourg. Use the Cronenbourg exit (51) and follow Marche Populaire signs to the start in this Strasbourg neighborhood.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at Hauptstrasse 67 Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: From previous events.
eibersbach (55444) This event is west of Bingen and adjacent to the scenic Hunsrck region. Use Autobahn 61 toward Koblenz and exit at Stromberg (46). Follow an unnumbered road 4-5 miles in the direction of Rheinbllen then pick up the road to Seibersbach.
Start: Gymnase du Rieth on Rue du Rieth Saturday: 1-7 p.m. (11 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.
Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus on Soonwaldstrasse Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Fairly hilly, fields and woods Award: Tea light.
Story time
The Baumholder Library holds a free childrens story time every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Call mil 485-8851 for details.
Things to do ... Things to do

door day May 12. Enjoy live music, tours of the wine cellars, food and more. Eltville holds the German Sparkling Wine Days May 12-13 with wine cellar tours and more. Wiesbaden-Schierstein hosts its winefest May 17-20, featuring music, wine and more. The Rheingauer Wine Fest will be held in Schlangenbad May 25-28. porting wounded warriors and their families at a Spring Fest May 17 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. For more information about the festival, write an email to Wilhelmine Aufmkolk at josephinefs2654@ gmail.com.
tiques, paintings, beer and more.
Outdoor Rec trips
Documenta 13
Documenta 13, featuring the latest in art and entertainment, will be held throughout the town of Kassel June 9 to Sept. 16. The event, only held about every four years, is a showcase of contemporary artists from around the globe.
Knights Festival
The town of Katzenelnbogen, northwest of Wiesbaden, holds its annual Knights Festival June 9-10. Enjoy jousting, food from the Middle Ages, handicrafts and lots more. Visit www.katzenelnbogen.de for more information. The Henkell Sparkling Winery in Wiesbaden invites everyone in during an open
Alice in Wonderland
Wine fests
Soldiers Angels
Join German and American volunteers in the Soldiers Angels organization in sup-
The EDGE program sponsors a youth production of Alice in Wonderland (the musical) May 11, 12, 18 and 19 at the new Hilltop Theater in Baumholder. Call mil 485-7244 to make reservations.
Spring Bazaar
The Baumholder Community Spouses Club holds its Spring Bazaar May 18-20 at the Hall of Champions. Vendors from all over Europe will be on hand selling cheese, wines, an-
Live at the Alte Oper
Wiesbadens Outdoor Recreation holds trips to Boleslawic, Poland, May 11 and Rovinji, Croatia, May 24-28. Call civ (0611) 705-5760 or mil 337-5760 for details. Baumholder Outdoor Rec features trips to Neuschwanstein May 12, Legoland May 13 and Euro Disney June 16. Call civ (06783) 6-7182 to sign up. Frankfurts Alte Oper offers Lord of the Dance May 19 and Celtic Woman May 25. Call civ (069) 1340 321 or visit www. Alteoper.de.
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How parents can exercise while spouses are away

Staying in shape
By Wendy Brown Finding time to get exercise can be a challenge under normal circumstances, but if you have children and your spouse is deployed, it can be even tougher. Thats all it is though a challenge and it is one parents can easily overcome. Here are five ways parents can get exercise while their spouse is deployed: P The Wiesbaden Fitness Center has a parent and child workout room where children can play and watch television while a parent works out. The room has four treadmills, five elliptical machines, Photo by Karl Weisel free weights, a mat area and more, said People take advantage of the fitness machines and other equipment at Dave Sturman, fitness coordinator at the the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. center. This room is way needed, he said. If we could expand it, it would as old as in the fifth grade, Kastens said. fit in your car. AAFES does have delivery be better. The garrisons Child Development available for a fee. The equipment must Not only is the room popular with Center is located on Wiesbaden Army also be assembled. mothers, but with fathers as well, Stur- Airfield, and the garrison has School Another factor to keep in mind is man said. Men who might be reluctant Age Centers on both the airfield and in safety. Children love to play on treadto try it out for fear of being the only guy Hainerberg Housing, Kastens said. mills and elliptical machines, but can be there should not be concerned. To take advantage of the offer, parents easily injured on them, so it is important The room is located on the second must first register with CYSS and make to keep them in a safe place. floor on the left hand side next to the sure a copy of the deployment orders P For people who dont want to running track. It is important to note that is on file. plunk down hundreds of dollars for a parents are not allowed to work out with The hours can become booked up piece of home gym equipment, there are children strapped into strollers next to quickly; however, so Kastens recom- other options. A jump rope, for example, them, Sturman said. mends that parents reserve time as far in costs $5.99 at the PX sporting goods The fitness center is open Monday advance as possible. Parents are able to store and can be done almost anywhere through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10 reserve time up to 30 days in advance, at any time. It also provides a great p.m., and on Saturday, Sunday, U.S. she said. cardio workout. holidays and U.S. Army Europe training For parents who want to use the In addition, Leander Lee Townsend, days from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. hourly care for workout time, it would a fitness specialist at the Wiesbaden FitP If your child wont cooperate at be a good idea to figure out set times the parent and child workout room or during the week to work out, every ness Center, said he would be happy youd prefer to work out without hav- Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to to meet with spouses and talk about ing to keep one eye on a child, there are noon, for example, and then schedule exercises they can do at home. Often, the only pieces of equipment other options. While babysitters can get the hourly time well in advance. necessary are dumbbells and a chair, expensive, starting a babysitting swap P Home gym equipment makes it with friends is a possibility. If you live possible to work out any time that is Townsend said. He would prefer to speak to a group in Army housing, the close proximity convenient before the children wake of five or more spouses, Townsend said, of neighbors can make it easy. There up in the morning, during naptime or are also several websites that can offer while theyre otherwise occupied and but he would never turn away a spouse who had questions to ask him. advice on how to run a babysitting swap. within eyesight. When it comes to workout videos for P Parents with a deployed spouse The AAFES sporting goods store the home, Townsend said he can often can qualify for up to 16 hours of free on Mainz-Kastel Storage Station has hourly care a month per child, said a variety of home gym equipment for show spouses a workout routine that Farideh Kastens, director of outreach sale. Stationary bikes range in price would work just as well, but a simple services for Child, Youth and School from $299.99 to $999.99; elliptical Internet search would bring up plenty Services. machines from $399 to $999; treadmills of suggestions. For parents of small children, another After a parent has used the 16 hours from $499.99 to $899.99, and weight for a month, every hour after costs only systems from $399 to $199, according to way to get exercise at home is to simply $2, Kastens said. That is $2 less an hour Air Force Lt. Col. Hector Jamili, deputy put the child in a stroller and go for a walk. Running strollers are another way commander of AAFES Europe. than the usual rate. Be aware, however, that even though to get a great, inexpensive workout at Free hourly care is available for children who are as young as six weeks old or the equipment comes boxed, it might not any time that is convenient.
Sports and leisure
Sports shorts
Volleyball Championships
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Sports hosts the Garrison Volleyball Championships May 13-16 at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Play begins at 6 p.m. each day. This is the final tournament for unit-level volleyball teams in Wiesbaden. Call Kevin Ringgold at mil 337-5379 for more information.
Fallen Soldier Memorial Run

Youths and adults are invited to Baumholders Fallen Soldier Memorial Run May 18 at the Mountaineer Fitness Center. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for $5 at the Mountaineer Fitness Center, although there is no cost to run.
Golf tournaments
Wiesbadens Rheinblick Golf Course features Friday Night Scrambles May 11 and 25 at 6 p.m., the Blickster two-person Chapman Tournament May 12, a youth tournament May 19 at 2 p.m. and an After Work Nine-Hole Tourney May 23 at 5 p.m. Call civ (0611) 505 927 for details. Baumholders Rolling Hills Golf Course features a Ladies Golf Clinic from 4-6 p.m. May 14-17, a Spring Open May 19 and the Commanders Cup June 23. Call mil 485-7299 or civ (06783) 67299 for details. The annual Kaiserslautern American German Business Club Charity Golf Tournament will be held June 8 at the Championship Course on Ramstein Air Base. Proceeds go to support scholarships. The scramble event will feature a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Various prizes will be awarded. Deadline to sign up is June 1. Send an email to Tom Shaver at rhinotom2@tonline.de or Kaiserslautern@agbc. de for details. Baumholder Sports holds the Bash on the Rock softball tournament May 18-20. Cost is $250 per team with a maximum of 15 players per team. Call mil 485-6671 or 7176. Volunteers are needed for the Pfalz Triathlon that will be held at Gelterwoog (just north of the Kaiserslautern Vogelweh area) on June 24. Visit www.tri-pfalz.de/volunteer,1,20.html and click on the English flag to get involved.
Softball tourney
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Schools page Partners in education

Schoolbits
Hainerberg happenings
Hainerberg Elementary School holds a talent show in the multipurpose room May 10 at 5:30 p.m. and a Parentto Parent Workshop/Principals Meet and Greet at 1:30 p.m. May 18. The school is now accepting Sure Start applications for school year 2012-13. Stop by the school for an application.
STEMposium confronts disaster

Students solve nuclear waste problem with robots
By Wendy Brown
EDIS can help

Do you have questions or concerns about the your childs development? Educational and Developmental Intervention Services can help answer your questions and address your concerns about children from birth to 36 months old. EDIS offers developmental screenings for infants and toddlers, evaluations to determine eligibility for ongoing services to help infants and toddlers meet their developmental milestones. Call civ (0611) 705-6662 or mil 337-6662.
Phoenix graduation
The University of Phoenix holds its 2012 European commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. June 9 in the Heidelberg Kongresshaus Stadthalle. Check with your academic counselor for eligibility or call civ (06221) 7050630 for more information. Sure Start applications for the school year 2012/2013 are now being accepted at Smith Elementary School. Stop by the school to find out about requirements and to pick up an application. Smith Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Organization holds Mrs. Bs Storytelling Family Night May 24 at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Email smithpto_volunteers@yahoo.com for more information or to get involved.
Smith Sure Start
Smith PTO event
Education Center offers FAST classes

The Wiesbaden Army Education Center will be offering a Functional Academic Skills Training class for qualified Soldiers May 21 to June 12. Class times are Monday through Friday from 7:45-11:45 a.m. FAST provides Soldiers with on-duty instruction in reading, math and language. To be eligible Soldiers must have a GT score below 110. Soldiers interested in FAST should call mil 337-5559, email jason.thorp@ us.army.mil or visit the Education Center in Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Building 1023E, Room 120.
A group of 90 students from Department of Defense Dependents Schools throughout Europe met for six days in Oberwesel to take on a tough project. They were there to save the world. It was the first-ever Europe STEMposium, and from April 22-27 the students used their engineering skills to try and solve a problem that involved an earthquake, flooding and stored nuclear fuel rods about to overheat. The symposiums motto was, Confront Disaster Engage Your Mind Save the World. Frank Pendzich, instructor of engineering technology at Wiesbaden High School, organized the event, which took place at the Jugendgstehaus overlooking the Rhein River. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and organizations encouraging students to study those subjects frequently use the acronym. Five students from Wiesbaden attended, and like students from other schools, none of them were allowed to be on the same team, Pendzich said. The idea was for students to meet new people and learn how to work well with people with whom they are unfamiliar, Pendzich said. For Ashley Barclift, a freshman from Wiesbaden who won a second-place engineering award and was on the team that came in first place, meeting new people at the symposium was the best part about the symposium. Her twin sister Alexis Barclift also said she enjoyed collaborating with students from other schools. Ashley, who started building robots in seventh grade and plans to be a robotics engineer, won her award for a robot designed to turn on a control switch to power that would turn on the cooling system for stored nuclear fuel rods. Martin Hurst, a sophomore from Wiesbaden who won a first-place engineering award, said he knew going into the event that he wanted to be an engineer, but now he is leaning toward becoming a robotics engineer. It was a great experience all around, Hurst said. Each team had a student acting as a bio technical engineer, a nuclear engineer, robotics engineer, an environmental engineer, a green technology engineer and a geophysics engineer,
Pendzich said. Matthew Garcia, a junior from Wiesbaden, said he also plans to be an engineer, and the symposium was a good way to learn about the different job fields. It was also a great experience to work on a realistic problem, he said. It gave us a chance to feel like real engineers, Garcia said. Hunter Lunasin, a freshman from Wiesbaden, said he liked working on a team with other students on the problem. Knowing that the scenario could happen, I was scared, but it felt good to know there are people who can solve the problems, he said. Pendzich said he has learned from his years as a teacher that when education is relevant and engaging, students become capable to performing much more difficult work. About 45 adults also participated in the event, Pendzich said. Each team had an adviser, and five experts in various engineering fields helped facilitate discussions and work with the students, he said. The students received hints about the possible disaster they would have to work on before the event, Pendzich said, but did not know the exact scenario. During the week, in addition to handling the disaster, students attended hands-on seminars that targeted various areas of engineering and science, Pendzich said.
Ashley Barclift, a freshman at Wiesbaden High School, won a secondplace engineering award for robotics and was on the first-place STEMposium team. In addition, representatives from the U.S. Air Force demonstrated weather, disaster response, and robotics technology, Pendzich said. Students also went on study trips to the European Space Agency, Juwi Energy Park and the Koblenz River Locks, Dam and Fish Pass, Pendzich said. And if that wasnt enough, each evening the students listened to a guest speaker on STEM careers. Pendzich said he hopes to hold a STEMposium again next year.
Michael Jimenez of Baumholder, Hannah Leese of Alconbury, England, and Brittany Arenivas of Bamberg present their solutions to problems caused by a natural disaster scenario on the final day of the STEMposium held at the Jugendgstehaus in Oberwesel.
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Bulletin board Movie plots

Marvels The Avengers (PG-13) This superhero teamup of a lifetime features Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Stars Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr. Project X (R) Three seemingly anonymous high school seniors attempt to make a name for themselves. Their idea is innocent enough: throw a party that no one will forget. But nothing could prepare them for this party. Word spreads quickly as dreams are ruined, records are blemished and legends are born. Dark Shadows (PG-13) In the year 1752 Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean is not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Silent House (R) This is a uniquely unsettling horror thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen as Sarah, a young woman who finds herself sealed inside her familys secluded lake house. With no contact to the outside world, and no way out, panic turns to terror as events become increasingly ominous in and around the house. Wanderlust (R) George and Linda (Paul Rudd and Jennifer Anniston) are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with Georges awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Dr. Seuss The Lorax (PG) The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Danny DeVito lends his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms voices the enigmatic Once-ler.
Jonathan Daniel Brown (from left), Oliver Cooper and Thomas Mann star in Project X.
At the movies May 10-24

Baumholder, Wagon Wheel
May 11 Wanderlust (R) 7 p.m. May 12 Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance (PG-13) 4 p.m. American Reunion (R) 7 p.m. May 13 The Lucky One (PG-13) 4 p.m. May 18 Project X (R) 7 pm. May 19 Dr. Seuss The Lorax (PG) 4 p.m. Safe (R) 7 p.m. May 20 The Three Stooges (PG) 4 p.m. Marvels The Avengers (PG-13) 7 p.m. May 14 Marvels The Avengers (PG-13) 7 p.m. May 15 Project X (R) 7 p.m. May 16 Wanderlust (R) 7 p.m. May 17 Gone (PG-13) 7 p.m. May 18 Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 p.m. Silent House (R) 9:30 p.m. May 19 Dr. Seuss The Lorax (PG) 4 p.m. Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 p.m. John Carter (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. May 20 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 4 p.m. Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 p.m. May 21 Dark Shadows (PG-13) 7 p.m. May 22 Silent House (R) 7 p.m. May 23 John Carter (PG-13) 7 p.m. May 24 Tyler Perrys Good Deeds (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Wiesbaden, Taunus Theater

May 10 Act Of Valor (R) 7 p.m. May 11 Marvels The Avengers (PG-13) 7 and 10:30 p.m. May 12 Marvels The Avengers (PG-13) 4 and 7:30 p.m. Project X (R) 10:30 p.m. May 13 Dr. Seuss The Lorax (PG) 4 p.m.
Chris Helmsworth stars as Thor and Chris Evans as Captain America in Marvels The Avengers. Photo right: Johnny Depp plays Barnabas Collins in Tim Burtons Dark Shadows.
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