herald union, february 12, 2015

By Chrystal SmithU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Public Affairs Office

“Thank God for the gift of Wi-esbaden.”

That’s what Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Harold Cline said as he shared remarks with those in attendance during a special ceremony Jan. 30 in the Clay Kaserne Chapel, where he relinquished Wiesbaden military community’s pastoral duties to Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Kaiser.

Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison commander, officiated the changing of the stole from the shoul-ders of a solemn Cline onto those of an enthusiastic and eager Kaiser.

“We can’t change what’s been done. If we were a success, it’s God’s fault and yours,” said Cline as he recounted the variety of suc-cessful events the Religious Support Operations staff enjoyed during his assignment as USAG Wiesbaden Chaplain.

“Our Army does everything in timing,” said Martin, noting that Cline shouldered the weight of transitioning RSO into the home for U.S. Army Europe. “You were the right leader to orchestrate the com-munity’s religious support services through the season of change.”

Among the long list of Cline’s accomplishments during his as-signment, as noted by Martin, was the re-establishing of the religious

education director, the “phenom-enal” job of leading and training the garrison’s Unit Ministry Team, and participation with the host nation in various religious events.

Such events as Night of the Churches, the Milal Missionary Choir concert and the Polizei Holi-day Concert “have been instrumental in enabling our alliances and part-nerships with our wonderful host

nation,” said Martin. “Cline has been willingly carrying this spiri-tual mantle of responsibility for our Garrison gracefully, with his faith leading him all the way.”

As Cline stood at the podium to give remarks, he humbly acknowl-edged that the victories he enjoyed in the community were no fault of his own.

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Partnership exchangeGarrison and 5th Signal Command Soldiers swap know-how during training with German Bundeswehr troops. See pages 6 and 8.

Reader feedback Jonathan X, who works in security, said Martin Luther King Jr. inspires him “because of the things he’s done for people. ... I wish people would truly understand and live his words.” Read more on page 2.

See Stole change on page 4

Passing of pastoral role

Photo by Volker Ramspott

Chaplain (Col.) James Watson, IMCOM-Europe, lays his hand on the kneeling Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Kaiser and prays to install him as the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Religious Support Op-erations chief during a Change of Stole ceremony Jan. 30 at the Clay Kaserne Chapel.

By Chrystal SmithU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


Crisis communication has gotten a major boost in Wiesbaden as the garri-son launched a new notification system for getting the word out quickly and

efficiently in the event of a emergency.The Directorate of Plans, Train-

ing, Mobilization and Security rolled out the AtHoc Mass Warning and Notification System Feb. 10 during a lockdown exercise on Clay Kaserne to introduce the mass notification system as a primary communication tool for quickly disseminating messages to the community.

“This system gives us the capability of reaching more people in a shorter

amount of time,” said Nestor Milan, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobi-lization and Security plans specialist, who said the former way of communi-cating during an emergency involved a cumbersome routine that required making numerous individual telephone calls. “The old system was not efficient, limited and non-trackable.”

Because the AtHoc platform is web-based it gives leaders and planners a broad array of capabilities for mass

notification. “This system allows us to reach more modern devices, and anyone anywhere; multiple communication devices with a single mouse click.”

Its wide-ranging collective ties together crisis communications be-tween organizations, people, devices and external entities, and give leaders a more informed perspective to effec-tively administer safety and security programs for the community’s welfare.

Better communications in time of emergenciesNew alerting system informs community faster and more efficiently

See Alerting system on page 5

Green efforts honored

Garrison leaders recognize the Army

Wellness Center and Wiesbaden Dental Clinic for efforts to save energy. Read

more on page 5.

Cline says farewell, welcomes Kaiser to direct religious operations

Austrian allureThe luxury and elegance of Vienna dazzles in a quick get-away just across the German border. Read more on page 17.

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Commentary

Herald Union published by Command and newspaper staffUSAG Wiesbaden Commander......................Col. Mary L. Martin

USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major

......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Roy L. Rocco

Public Affairs Officer............................................Anemone Rueger

Editor..................................................Chrystal Smith (mil 548-2003)

Reporter...........................................Shayna Brouker (mil 548-2004)

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Feedback: Which African-American historical figure do you most admire and why?

Sgt. Boris ShiloffAmerican Forces Network

“Martin Luther King Jr., because he was not afraid to speak his mind and had con-viction in his thoughts.”

Joel TrammelWarrior Transition Unit

“Ernie Banks, otherwise known as ‘Mister Cub.’ He played for the Chicago Cubs and retired in 1971. He was well-known for his positivity. He didn’t just love the city of Chicago, the city loved him.”

Tonya SpencerWiesbaden Health Clinic

“My grandma, because she cared for the homeless and was a devout evangelist.”

Spc. Shamar Watkins529th Military Police Company

“Martin Luther King Jr. because he was very influen-tial and intelligent. He really paved the way for us.”

Spc. Christian Santa CruzU.S. Army Europe

“Martin Luther King Jr. He is the main person for equality, and I’m all for equality.”

Editor ’s note: Have something you’d l ike to share with the commander? Vis-it the garrison’s Facebook page (Garrison Wies-baden), send an ICE comment or contact the Com-mander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page).

Thank you to the entire U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden community for your patience and understanding as we prog-ress through our remaining con-

struction projects de-signed to make things easier. As you witness our progress please know that the primary purpose is safety, secu-rity and using our re-sources wisely. We’re not done yet; in that, we appreciate your continued patience and understanding.

New parking structureSimon C. asked: The new

parking facility by Clay Kas-erne Building 1004 appears to be complete, but not yet in use. Is there any date for this facility opening as our late shift per-

sonnel have terrible problems finding a parking space when they arrive around 2:30 p.m.?

Response: Simon, the new parking garage is currently scheduled to open in mid-April. While the structure appears to be complete, additional work, which requires warm weather, is still required to make the garage safe for use, including completing electri-cal and lighting components, surface treatment and striping. We understand that there are challenges with finding park-ing in the immediate area, and

By Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

Commander of U.S. Army Europe

The Department of the Army rolled out the new Army Operating Concept in October. It describes the future environment in which we will operate, the Army’s role in that environment, and it determines the capabilities the Army must have in order to fulfill its role.

This new Army Operating Concept was developed to deal specifically with the unknown, because the future is unknown and is unknowable.

A year ago, it was unknown that Russia would illegally an-nex Crimea, move to expand their borders, and try to fracture our great alliance.

Less than six months ago, it was unknown that the world would see an outbreak of the Ebola virus and that the U.S. Army would be an integral part of the response and sup-port effort.

The environment of the future is a very complex one that will change very quickly

and most likely be multina-t i o n a l . So the A r m y m u s t h a v e multiple options,

in multiple domains, with mul-tiple allies and partners.

That’s why Gen. David Perkins, commander of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, called U.S. Army Europe “custom made” for and “indispensible” to the new Army Operating Concept dur-ing his visit here in January. We are right in the middle of a very complex environment, working with multiple allies and partners in multiple domains every day, and are surrounded by multina-tional capability.

Other key points of the new Army Operating Concept in-clude developing adaptive and innovative leaders and institu-tions to understand and operate in complex environments, and ensuring interoperability with

our Allies and partners.In USAREUR, we address

these points and these complexi-ties with our “Strong Europe” framework.

We are the “leadership labo-ratory” for the Army, with the unique advantage of working side by side with our allies and partners every day, where junior officers and NCOs are operat-ing under mission command, often far away from their higher headquarters.

Our forward presence and training and exercises give us the confidence and skills to perform any mission in a com-plex world.

We help enable the alliance and are here to underwrite the guarantee of collective defense, our Article 5 obligation to our NATO Allies — an attack on one is an attack on all.

We are living the Army Operating Concept already and will continue to ensure a “Strong Europe.” Thanks for what y’all do every day in support of our great mission.

Army Strong, Strong Europe.

Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Gar-rison Wiesbaden commander

Ask the commander

See Ask the commander on page 3

Freedom 6 sends

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

New operating concept guides USAREUR

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News and features

News flashDriver’s license recommendations

The recent U.S. Army Europe news regarding the enforcement of driver’s license laws has led some drivers to seek a German driver’s license. It is recommended that a driver who may have already gone through the process of acquiring a German license visit the legal center to get clarification on the law for U.S. Status of Forces Agreement/NATO personnel holding a license. Officials recommend that individuals inquire with Driver’s Testing officials for information on licensing and to inquire with legal officials for matters of the law.

Verify vehicle registrationThe Directorate of Emergency Services has

experienced a high volume of occurrences of drivers failing to reregister their vehicle’s in a timely manner. Vehicle owners are reminded to check the expiration date on the vehicles registra-tion documents to ensure the registration is still valid. In order to renew a vehicle’s registration, a vehicle must meet all requirements to pass in-spection. It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the vehicle’s registration current, which includes accomplishing necessary maintenance to keep the vehicle operable. Various options for registering or deregistering a vehicle are possible. Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/directorates/Vehicles/InfoPaperU.pdf for more information. Contact Vehicle Registration Office at mil 548-7819 or 7812 or civ (0611) 143-548-7819 or 7821 to schedule an appointment.

Tax Center openThe Wiesbaden Tax Center is open for busi-

ness, serving customers in the Tony Bass Multi-Use Center Clay Kaserne Building 1043 (second floor). Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday. Call mil 537-0690 or civ (0611) 143-537-0690 to schedule an appointment.

New CAC ID process for NAF employees

Army Non-appropriated Fund civilian em-ployees are no longer required to visit their Civil-ian Personnel Advisory Center before renewing their CAC cards. They can go directly to their ID card section. This only applies for Army ID card facilities. If you chose to obtain a CAC from a non-Army ID card office you will be required to obtain a DD Form 1172-2 (application for identification card/DEERS Enrollment). Find more details at https://wu.acpol.army.mil/eur/automation/NAF_CAC_ID_Process.pdf.

Retiree reenrollment at clinicThe Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic can again

offer health care services to retirees in the nearby area, and health care providers are seeking to reenroll approximately 300 retirees into its health care system by June 1.

Mounted patrolGerman Polizei officers patrol Hainerberg Housing on horse-

back on a blustery morning Feb. 5. During the winter and early spring, patrols conduct walk-

ing patrol each shift on top of their required security checks and respond to incidents that

happen in their patrol area. Military Police work closely with

the German Polizei to ensure the security of the housing areas and

installations, both jointly and independently

Photo by Chrystal Smith

New access control point operationalBy Anemone Rueger

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

As the last construction barriers were removed and gates opened at the new Access Control Point to Clay Kaserne, U.S. Army Garri-son Wiesbaden completed another milestone in upgrading its infra-structure Jan. 28 in support of the consolidation of U.S. Army Europe headquarters in Wiesbaden.

“This is more than just opening a new ACP,” said Col. Mary L. Mar-tin, USAG Wiesbaden commander. “Today marks the culmination of six years of cooperative effort by the State of Hesse, City of Wiesbaden and the U.S. Army to provide an efficient and secure access to Clay.”

The foundation for the project was laid when the state-hosted Infra-structure Working Group approved the access routes to Clay Kaserne, including the extensive construction traffic. The German Federal Real Estate Office BIMA and Hessische Landgesellschaft HLG consigned the required additional five hectares of property to the U.S. Forces, while the Hessisches Baumanagement HBM designed the so-called by-pass road, facilitating a separation of automobile and truck traffic and ensuring uninhibited access to the Domaene Mechtildshausen.

A dedicated team from the Corps of Engineers — Europe District, HBM, the garrison and the engi-neering firms set out on a seemingly impossible task to design an Army-standard ACP and squeeze it into a tight budget, which after years of negotiations and amendments was set at $6.3 million. The mission was eventually accomplished through the creative efforts of the design team to reuse many components from Heidelberg ACPs.

“On March 17 of this past year we stood out here breaking ground while Hermann’s excavators were revving up to begin stripping the top soil,” said Roger Gerber, director of the Transformation, Stationing Management Office and project lead for the garrison. “After just 10 months the Army’s Protective Design Center team returned to Wiesbaden and last week declared this a safe and secure facility ready to open.”

The new control point processes all traffic entering and exiting Clay Kaserne, offering four automobile entry lanes, dedicated pedestrian/bike and truck lanes and two out-bound lanes, with a peak throughput of 1,600 vehicles per hour.

“I have no doubt this enhanced, single-entry point will provide greater convenience with efficient passage of traffic in and out of the post,” said Col. Matthew Tyler, com-

mander of the Corps of Engineer-Europe District. “As a fellow service member who has worked and lived on Clay Kaserne, I understand the need to meet Army-wide security standards as well as make life easier for the dedicated service members and families here. This $6.3 million Access Control Point will accom-plish just that.”

A second pedestrian gate is in the works to enable bus passengers to access the installation with a shorter walking distance from the bus stop, which is to be relocated to fit in with the new ACP outline. Pedestrians and bikers also continue to have access from and to the Domaene Mechtildshausen and the nearby bus stop.

“It is not like the weather in Alabama, but for our friendship it is a sunny day,” commented Dr. Ber-nadette Weyland, Hessian Ministry of Finance state secretary.

Photo by Volker Ramspott

Staff Sgt. Nickolas Bryant from the Directorate of Emergency Services is the first to drive his vehicle through the new officially opened single Access Control Point on Clay Kaserne.


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From the blotterCompiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency

Services

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“No one can change what’s been done. … In almighty God we live, move and have our being,” he said to those in attendance, whom he exhorted for the efforts they made in community child care, holiday assistance, administration, security and management. “Thank you for your patience with Cline.”

And in the timing of the Army, Kaiser comes to the community to pick

up where Cline’s legacy leaves off.“You’ve inherited a great team

— Wiesbaden,” said Cline.Kaiser is no stranger to Germany,

“the country of his family’s heritage,” having served here in 1988. He said realizes the “importance of spiritual and religious leadership” and “what it means to have mentoring chaplains.”

“I am confident the Army’s tim-ing is right and you are the right Chaplain needed to continue a great

work for God and Country in our community,” said Martin.

The change of the stole was a Judaic practice that dates back to the pre-Christianity period. A point of reference is when the biblical prophet Elijah passed the mantle to Elisha before being taken up to heaven by God. The religious gar-ment is meant to stand as a sign of authority and ministerial respon-sibility in times of war and peace.

Ask the commander . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continued from page 2we are currently evaluating where we can provide some parking relief until the planned opening of the parking garage. I remind you that ample parking is available about 10 minutes away in the parking structures in the south east area of Clay Kaserne. With some planning and coordination, your personnel should strongly consider using those facilities as we continue to assess the situation.Designate no-workout area

An anonymous comment was submitted to the ICE system suggesting: that the Wiesbaden Fitness Center managers put tape markings around dumbbell racks to create a no-workout zone to allow uninhibited movement to use the free weights in the weight room.

Response: Thank you for your suggestion. We are in full agree-ment. Let us get through a 100 percent cleaning and then we can make this happen.Pedestrian gate availability

Justin D. asked: Can I be told when the pedestrian walkway to get on post will be working? I was able to exit through the walking gate but was unable to get back on post using the walking gate. When I pressed the intercom there was no response.

Response: Thank you for sharing your concerns about the pedestrian gate to Clay Kaserne. With the exception of a few hours during the week of Jan. 26-30, the pedestrian gate has been and is currently operational. We are aware that the intercom system has not been working properly, but that has been corrected. Addition-ally, we have had a representative watch the gate during peak times to determine if any malfunctions may be occurring. We initially discovered trouble gaining access was due to user error, such as

improperly swiping an ID card or placing the finger on the scanner. So we made a link to an instruc-tional video more visible (posted on the garrison home page, www.wiesbaden.army.mil) to assist users as well. While this may not apply to you, it is important that you are aware that the information input into the Installation Access Con-trol System must remain accurate, therefore it is recommended that personal attributes such as weight be accurately entered as the sen-sors use that data also to validate access through the gate.Re-open South Gate

An anonymous comment was submitted to the ICE system which recommended: The South Gate outbound lane should be open, especially during weekdays between 4 to 6:30 p.m. to allevitate traffic congestion. I recommend that the Pond Security or the Military Police stand by at the outbound gate to guard afterward then close the gate once mass traffic dies down late afternoon because the majority of cars are coming out from the two car garages and it only makes sense that the South Gate outbound is open.

Response: At this time the rec-ommendation for people depart-ing the installation originating from the parking structure is to travel the ring road behind the fitness center following around past the airfield and exit via the former Truck Gate. This route allows for unimpeded traffic flow directly to the Access Control Point exit. Once the renovations are completed on Weberstrasse (interior road from the former South Gate) the perimeter fence will encompass the south gate. At this time the south gate will be opened to complete the ring road around the whole instal-lation. This will allow traffic departing Clay Kaserne to have

another more direct route off the installation. As the traffic lights in place just outside the ACP are timed for the current traffic plan, opening the south gate would not only cause an increase in manning requirements of guard force personnel, but would create additional traffic delays from the ACP. The traffic plans are based on standardized traffic modeling and have been determined to be the most effective method at this time.Pedestrian safety concern

Chris P. commented: There should be a lighted crosswalk across the street from the bus stop to the pedestrian gate. There is a lot of traffic and it is dark in the morning. This is a major safety issue and the potential for a fatal accident is high.

Response: Chris, thanks for your comment. We do care about the safety of the pedestrians. However, there is no plan to build a lighted crosswalk at the current location, as this gate will be used temporarily and it is cost-prohibitive to add a crosswalk. In lieu of a crosswalk, I especially recommend that during the hours of low light, users of the temporary pedestrian gate wear reflective clothing and accessories to make themselves more visible to drivers. For your information, the project to relocate the fence at the current South Gate after the new ACP opened includes installation of a new pedestrian gate directly across from the Domaine Mechtildshau-sen bus stop and another one at the current “cutoff road” near the former Main Gate/Flugplatz Erbenheim bus stop. Hopefully this will address any inconvenience you and other community members experience when accessing the in-stallation on foot now. The two new pedestrian gates will be installed as quickly as possible.

Jan. 23Failure to obey order or regulation: Two civilians

are being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Owning an unregistered vehicle. (Editor’s note: Between Jan. 23 and Feb. 5, 13 total individuals were charged with own-ing an unregistered vehicle)

Traffic accident: A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident: Improper lane change causing property damage.

Jan. 24Traffic accident: An officer is being charged with

a traffic accident: Improper backing causing property damage.

Jan. 25Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with

a traffic accident: Improper backing causing property damage.

Jan. 26Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with a

traffic accident: Improper lane change causing property damage.

Jan. 27Drunk and disorderly conduct: A Soldier is being

charged with drunk and disorderly conduct and damage to government property.

Jan. 28Traffic accident: A civilian is being charged with

traffic accident: Inattentive driving causing property damage.

Traffic accident: A civilian is being charged with a traffic accident following too closely causing property damage.


a traffic accident: Inattentive driving causing property damage.


a traffic accident: Failure to judge proper clear-ance causing property damage.

Failure to obey order or regulation: An NCO is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation: Impounded vehicle.

Traffic accident: An officer is being charged with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving causing property damage.

Feb. 1Traffic accident: An NCO is being charged with

a traffic accident: Inattentive driving causing property damage.

Feb. 2Larceny of private property: A civilian reported that

private property was stolen from his or her vehicle.Feb. 3Traffic accident: Three civilians are being charged

with a traffic accident: Inattentive driving and following too closely, and causing damage to government and private property.

Feb. 4Illegal contraband: An NCO is suspected of being

in possession of illegal contraband.Larceny of private property: A civilian is being charged

with larceny of government commissary funds.Absent without leave: A Soldier is being charged

with being absent without leave.Feb. 5Traffic accident: A NCO is being charged with a

traffic accident: Driving at a speed too fast for road conditions causing damages to private property.


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While the system was tested during the recent lockdown ex-ercise to demonstrate massive communication during a crisis situation, it also can be used to circulate targeted, non-crisis messages such as school clo-sures, gate closures or delayed openings.

Before, notifying the roster of essential individuals took about 30 to 45 minutes. Now with the implementation of the alerting system, the direc-torate’s notification time was shortened significantly.

“One hundred percent in 10 minutes is the emergency notification standard,” said Ramon Domenech, DPTMS Emergency manager. “As of Feb. 6, more than 3,500 DoD computer workstation users were registered in the garrison’s Mass Warning and Notification System.

The recent exercise gave the

leaders a chance to test the system’s effectiveness, and revealed remaining gaps in the notification routine and overall ef-fectiveness of redundant systems already in play, said Domenech.

However, in order for the garrison to achieve maximum results offered by the system, leaders advise that military and ci-vilian employees take the necessary steps to update profiles and register devices to ensure notifications reach them in the event of an emergency.

“We can’t force you to register your personal device, but failing to register will keep you out of the loop of information you, and your family, will need in the event of an emergency,” said Milan.

The software mass rollout to DoD computers started in early January, so most work-force systems should have the

software required for register-ing or updating profiles in the mass alerting system. DPTMS system administrators advise users to locate the “purple globe” icon and self-register as soon as possible. The option to register additional devices is also possible at the site.

Domenech said registration is fairly simple, but members can contact local administrators at mil 548-3011 or 548-3008 for more information.

Story and photos by Shayna BroukerU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Wiesbaden dentists and wellness experts are doing their parts to keep teeth, lifestyles and the environ-ment clean.

The Dental Clinic and Army Wellness Centers were added to the growing list of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden units and organizations that take part in the Green Boot program, presented with a plaque from Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin Feb. 3. The program, which kicked off in April 2013, is part of the garrison’s overall initiative to decrease energy use and ecological footprint, according to Lt. Col. William McGlothlin, operations officer of USAG Wiesbaden’s Directorate of Public Works.

The Dental Clinic earned the award by turning off lights and electronics when not in use and adding more recycling bins for all recyclable items throughout the clinic, said Capt. Bryce Reiser, environmental officer for the clinic.

“[The Green Boot Program] helps at work and at home, because it teaches you to be conscientious,” said Staff Sgt. Reginald Lee. “Instead of throwing a can in the trash, you take half a second to throw it in a yellow bin.”

The Army Wellness Center earned its certificate by turning computer monitors off when not in use, repairing leaky faucets and drafts, installing thermom-eters to keep rooms at optimal energy-saving temperatures, turning off half the light bulbs in some offices and ensuring the dishwasher used to clean oxygen masks runs at the low-est energy setting, according to Andy Munstermann, director. Golsum Hashimi, a research assistant with U.S. Army Eu-rope Public Health Promotions, also contributed significantly to helping the center work toward certification.“Half of our staff uses public transportation or fuel-efficient vehicles,” Mustermann added. “As a bonus, it helps us get more steps every day.”

The focus of the Green Boot program is to change the culture of units and their energy consumption. To become a certified, the unit must use the checklist to

comply with requirements for awareness, energy con-servation, office waste reduction and transportation. So far, 18 units participate. To get started, contact Tomasz Filatow, DPW energy manager, at mil 548-4021 or [email protected].

Col. Martin presents Col. Derrick Carter, commander, and mem-bers of the Dental Clinic with Green Boot honors Feb. 3.

Dental Clinic, Wellness Center added to green culture

Postal officials urges patrons to track potentially missing mailSome military priority mail

parcels and first class letters destined for Germany, England and other recipients in Europe, as well as the 96546 ZIP code in Thailand, may have been delayed due to the theft of a United States Postal Service contracted tractor-trailer Jan. 2. The container was

recovered by authorities Jan. 5, according to Peter Graeve, a management analyst with Mili-tary Postal Service Agency in Arlington, Virginia.

Any affected items would have been postmarked between last Dec. 21-31, he said. It is possible that some items may

have gone missing. Patrons can track the whereabouts of their mail online at https://www.usps.com/.

Customers who believe they may have been affected should allow 45 days for delivery from the date the item was post-marked before filing a claim

with the USPS. Anyone who has the original mailing receipt or insurance sales receipt, may file a claim for a lost article at any post office, by telephone

at 1-800-ASK-USPS, or online at https://www.usps.com/help/claims.htm? (Courtesy of U.S. Army Human Resources Com-mand Public Affairs)

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Members can find the “purple globe” in the bottom right-hand side of their DoD desktop, as shown in the graphic.

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News and features

By Capt. Rufus C. AllenWiesbaden Tax Center

Tax season is here.If the thought of filing your taxes is giving you the

winter blues, the Wiesbaden Tax Center is here to help.In this and subsequent articles the tax center staff

will work to answer your questions and explain how the Wiesbaden Tax Center can save you time and money this season.

The Wiesbaden Tax Center has been open since Feb. 2 and provides free tax preparation services for eligible members of the military community, includ-ing active duty military and their dependents, military retirees receiving pay and benefits, and Department of Defense civilian employees. DoD contractors and reservists on drill status are not eligible for tax center services. Additionally, the tax center cannot provide assistance to people engaged in private business activities, except for registered Army Family Child Care providers.

2014 changesCongress made no big changes to the tax code in

2014. However, one major new addition to Americans’ tax filings is the requirement that all taxpayers and dependents indicate whether they have minimal health insurance coverage or must pay a penalty. If you are active duty military or a dependent, you are covered.

Recent move overseasIf all of your family’s income is derived from em-

ployment with the U.S. government, your income is treated the same as if you were in the United States. However, if you or your spouse is employed on the economy, self-employed while stationed overseas or employed by a non-government support agency on post, there are differences in how your income will be

treated for tax purposes. You may be able to ex-clude all or parts of this income from American taxation, or you may be able to receive a credit for any income taxes paid to a foreign government.

Additionally, if you have substantial sums of money in a foreign bank or investment ac-count, you are required to file a report with the U.S. Department of Treasury. If on any day in 2014 you held more than $10,000 (€7,200 to €8,200) aggregate in foreign financial ac-counts, you must file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts or FBAR. This reporting requirement will apply if you used a local national ac-count to put a down payment on a new home purchase, pay rent deposits and immobilien fees, or purchase a privately owned vehicle.

There is no specific tax or penalty for owning a for-eign account, but the penalties are severe for failing to report foreign assets. This requirement does not apply to on-post bank accounts such as Community Bank and Andrews Federal Credit Union held in U.S. dollars.

Tax assistanceThe Wiesbaden Tax Center’s trained and certified

professionals provide eligible members of the commu-

nity free tax services including federal and state income tax preparation, filing and amendments for the current and prior tax years. Visit the Wiesbaden Tax Center on the second floor of the Tony Bass Fitness Center, Building 1043 on Clay Kaserne, and make sure to bring all important tax documents with you, including:

• DoD ID card;• All W-2s;• Proof of social security number for all members

of the household;• Direct deposit account information, and;• Any other documents specific to their tax situation.

Make an appointment by calling mil 537-0690 or civ (0611) 143-537-0690.

Photo by Mackinley Bullock

Spc. Heather Saturday, a volunteer with the Wiesbaden Tax Center, helps Sgt. Anthony Gurule and his wife Amy with their taxes Feb. 4.

Pistol perfectSgt. Bryan Thomas, Headquarters and Headquarters Com-pany 5th Signal Com-mand information management division technician, helps Cpl. Manuel Marx, Hes-sen State Command Public Affairs Office clerk, safely through each step of the qualifica-tion process during an M9 combat pistol proficiency range held at the Wackern-heim range Jan 27.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marshall Mason

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden

Expo highlights technology, U.S. and German interoperabilityStory and photo by

William B. King5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office

Exhibitors from 45 U.S. and German companies set up booths, displayed products and networked with visitors and cli-ents at the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Technology Expo Feb. 3 at the Tony Bass Multi-Use Center at Clay Kaserne.

Exhibitors at the one-day expo showcased several tech-nologies, including systems in-tegration, cyber security, cloud computing and data protection systems, among others.

“The goal is to get military and industry in one room and to start talking — understanding what the mission is — what the problems are and to find solu-tions,” said Kari Sheahan, Tech-nology Expo event manager.

Col. Kelly Knitter, 5th Sig-nal Command deputy to the commander, opened the event by calling for exhibitors to go beyond just sales and to build

working relationships with government and military. She also addressed the need to work towards greater interoperability between services and allies.

A group of nearly 30 members of the Bundeswehr Communication and Infor-mation Systems Command visited the expo to talk with exhibitors and look for op-portunities and technologies to enhance working relation-ships with the U.S. military. Lt. Col. Ingo Blumenauer, 383rd Communication and Informa-tion Systems Battalion deputy to the commander and S3 in Erfurt, said the expo was a good event for all NATO allies to attend.

“Interoperability is key in working together in the coali-tion,” said Blumenauer, whose unit is the partnership unit of the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion in Grafenwoehr.

“It is interesting to be at the expo and see the future of infor-mation technology,” he added.

Visitors speak with exhibitors from U.S. and German companies at the USAG Wiesbaden Tech Expo Feb. 3 at the Tony Bass Fitness Center at Clay Kaserne.

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Training on targetSgt. Brendan Hagens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services, gets a block of instruction on the MG42 “Buzzsaw” from Hauptfeldwebel Häberle during a weeklong training exchange with Bundeswehr Jan. 22-28 in Bad Soldenburg. The garrison’s Soldiers trained their German counterparts on the M4 assault rifle as the U.S. Soldiers gained familiarization on German weapon systems — in service since World War II. “My company appreciated the fast and uncomplicated help,” said Bundeswehr Capt. Oliver Gerhardt. “It was a very good experience for both sides.”

Sgt. James Bagby stands alongside Bundeswehr Soldiers to demonstrate the recommended firing stance with the M4. Photo left: Sgt. Brendan Hagens looks on to critique the Bundeswehr trainees on their firing stance with the assault rifle.

Sgt. James Bagby dem-onstrates as Sgt. Bren-

dan Hagens explains skill level one tasks including clearing,

loading, unloading and proper fundamentals of the M4 assault rifle to Bundeswehr train-

ees during training.

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Story and photos by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Making musical master-pieces out of mere vocal chords, a Princeton University a cappella group charmed Wi-esbaden Middle School with a special performance Jan. 30.

The Footnotes stopped in while touring Europe to men-tor and sing with Wiesbaden High School’s a capella group Technicolor at the Teen Center before crooning for middle school students.

Technicolor and Footnotes started off with a rendition of Lorde’s “Royals” together, then moved on to cover more classic tunes such as the Jack-son 5’s “I Want You Back.” The finale brought Principal Dr. Susan Hargis onstage for a serenade from the whole group.

Last, they took questions from the students and gave advice on college.

“Find something you’re passionate about and do your homework,” advised one.

The singing group is one

of 15 at Princeton and was started in 1959. It tours twice a year for one week each. More notable performances for the group include performing for the president and competing on NBC’s “The Sing Off.”

Crooners swoon Wiesbaden pupils

By Shayna BroukerU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


Have you ever stopped to think about the difference you’re making for people you don’t even know around the world?

That was the question posed by Constance Baker, European Command/African Command Combined Federal Campaign manager at a ceremony honor-ing U.S. Army Garrison Wies-baden’s biggest moneymakers Feb. 9, who together raised more than $245,000 for charities around the world.

“It is amazing to me what can happen when we put our heads together and work hard,” she said.

Platinum award winners included U.S. Army Europe Headquarters and Headquar-ters Battalion G4; Training Support Center Wiesbaden; A Company, 24th Military Intel-ligence Battalion; Community Bank Hainerberg; Army Flight Operations Detachment; D Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment; and USAG Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services.

Gold award winners were the 60th Geospatial Planning Cell; B company, 2nd MI Battalion;

Hainerberg Elementary School; U.S. Army Audit Agency; and Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Eu-rope Head-quarters.

S i l v e r award win-ners were H eadqua r-t e r s a n d Headquarters C o m p a n y, 5th Signal Command; Wiesbaden M i d d l e School; Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, USAG Wiesbaden; HHC, 2nd Signal Brigade; and Andrews Federal Credit Union.

Bronze award winners include USAREUR I &S; Aukamm Elementary School; USAG Wiesbaden Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobiliza-tion and Security; USAG Wiesbaden Plans, Analysis and Integration Office; 402nd Intelligence Squadron; Head-quarters and Headquarters Service Company, 24th MI

Battalion; C Company, 24th MI; C Company, 2nd MI; A Company, 1-214th Avia-tion Regiment; and USAG Wiesbaden Department of Public Works/Transformation Stationing and Management Office.

“CFC has been a large, important part of our military for quite some time now,” said Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin. “Thank you on behalf of the USAG Wiesbaden community.”

Martin vowed that next year’s ceremony would be big-

ger and better.“Hopefully our society will

be better financially next year to give more,” she added.

Wiesbaden units contribute more than $245K to CFC

Wiesbaden Middle School Principal Dr. Susan Hargis en-joys the seranade of the crooning Footnotes of Princeton University during a special concert Jan. 30.

Photo by Shayna Brouker

Pfc. Victoria Mota, 66th MI Brigade, accepts a certificate of achievement from Col. Mary Martin Feb. 9 at Tony Bass Auditorium for serving as a unit representative during the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas 2014.

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Baby bundle surpriseBarbara Dudenhoeffer, home visitor, gives Jennifer Lloyd a Baby Bundle surprise Feb. 5 in the Sesame Street playroom. The Baby Bundle is “a little something while expectant parents wait for their very special baby due date.” Expectant parents and parents of one-month-olds can stop by Hainerberg Housing Building 7780, Texas-strasse 57 to get a free bundle Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more about the program’s offerings at mil 548-9218 or civ (0611) 143-548-9218.

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Community notes ... Community notesUSO seeks volunteers

USO is seeking volunteers to help with various programs around the Wiesbaden military community. Volunteers must be 18 and older and possess a Department of Defense ID card. Go to www.usovolunteer.org to apply. Contact the USO Rhein Main volunteer coordinator at mil 548-5103 or civ (0611) 143-548-5103.Community open house

U.S. Army Garrison Wies-baden will host the 2015 Spring Community Open House at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne March 3. A va-riety of programs and services will be on display on the main gymnasium floor to enlighten fairgoers of the numerous sup-port offerings available in the community. The fair provides a full array of community in-formation and static displays, fostering community social awareness of garrison agen-cies, private organizations and military support agencies such as Scouting, USO, Red Cross and the spouses’ club.Learn to save a life

Red Cross offers Babysitting and Pediatric CPR Feb. 6-7 and Blended First Aid/CPR/AED Feb. 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. Con-tact Red Cross at mil 548-1760 or civ (0611) 143-548-1760 or email [email protected] for more information.BOSS gets busy

Wiesbaden’s Better Op-portunities for Single Soldiers features free BOSS movie night Mondays at 6 p.m. Call civ

(0611) 143-548-9815 or stop by the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne for more information.Reconnection workshops

The Wiesbaden American Red Cross offers free and confi-dential reconnection workshops for military families going through redeployment. Work-shops address communicating clearly and focus on topics such as exploring stress and trauma, identifying depression, relating to children and working through anger. For information about holding a workshop for your family or group call the Red Cross at civ (0611) 143-548-1760, email [email protected] or stop by the of-fice in Building 1206 on Clay Kaserne.Traffic changes on Texas Strasse

The traffic pattern on Texas Strasse in Hainerberg Housing has changed. On school days the section of Texas Strasse between Mississippi Strasse and Florida Strasse is closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except for school buses. All other times of the day/week, Texas Strasse will be one-way only from the intersection of Mississippi Strasse to Virginia Strasse. This change is neces-sary to alleviate safety concerns on this constricted portion of the street.Upcoming CIE

The next Community Infor-mation Exchange format will be held Feb. 24 in the Community Activity Center 9:30 a.m. Visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil to

view the slides. Fellowship, Bible study

The Protestant Women of the Chapel host fellowship, worship and Bible study every Tuesday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel. Child care is provided.Welfare grants

Do you belong to a private organization in the Wiesbaden community that is in need of funds for a worthy cause? Consider applying for a Wi-esbaden Community Spouses Club welfare grant at http://wiesbadenspousesclub.com/welfare_grants. For more information send an email to [email protected] seat checkups

The Family Advocacy Pro-gram holds car seat checkups the last Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Cen-ter parking lot. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9201 to register.Sponsorship training

Soldier and civilian sponsor-ship training is held the third Thursday of every month from 1:30-2 p.m. at the Education Center on Clay Kaserne (Class-room 8).Youth of the Chapel

The High School Outreach Club meets Mondays from 5:30-7:15 p.m. The Middle School Outreach Club meets Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. and a Bible Study group meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The clubs and groups meet in Building 7750 in Hainerberg Housing.

Breastfeeding supportNursing babies, mothers

and mothers-to-be are invited to the La Leche League meet-ings held on the fourth Friday of the month (the third Fridays in November and December) at 10 a.m. at the USO Cottage in Hainerberg Housing. Call Carol at civ (06257) 942 869 or email [email protected] for more information.Host nation orientation

All service members, civil-ians and family members are invited to attend one of the host nation orientations to pick up tips on the culture, language and ways to get around Wiesbaden. The orientations are held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and start at the Wiesbaden En-tertainment Center (upstairs). Bring euros for lunch.

Mainz-Kastel breakfastCharley’s Steakery at the

Mainz-Kastel Storage Station food court is now offering breakfast Monday to Friday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Become a Cub ScoutAre you a boy entering first

through fifth-grade interested in having fun? Cub Scouting is a fun and exciting activity for boys aimed at building character and citizenship while developing per-sonal fitness. Email [email protected] for more information about Scouting opportunities with Pack 65.

Famous Toastmasters Club

Enhance your career by developing your speaking and leadership skills at the

Famous Toastmasters Club in Wiesbaden. Meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7:45 p.m. in the Restaurant Alt-Wiesbaden (Kurt-Schuhmacher-Ring 17, 65197 Wiesbaden). Visit www.famous-toastmasters.de for more information.

Thrift Shop donationsThe Wiesbaden Community

Spouses Club’s Thrift Shop ac-cepts donations during operat-ing hours only. Items should never be left outside the shop when it is closed.Recycle center hours

The Recycle/Re-Use Center located on Clay Kaserne now has extended hours. In addi-tion to the center being open Monday to Friday from noon to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., the center is now open every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call the center at civ (0611) 705-9999.Looking for a car

Find your next car at the Auto Skills Bid Lot. Cars are located on Mississippi Strasse (by the lodge) in Hainerberg Housing. Many cars only need minor repairs to pass inspection and all known faults are noted. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9817 for details.Storage rentals

U.S. Army Garrison Wies-baden’s Family, Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation offer stor-age rentals at McCully Barracks in Wackernheim. Call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for details.

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Schools page — Partners in education

SchoolbitsBox Top challenge

Hainerberg Elementary School students and parents are encouraged to support the effort to collect and turn in Box Tops for Education to reach this year goal of $4,500. Hainerberg Elementary School has collected $2,335 in box tops. If it reaches the goal, Principal Debbie Parks will camp out on the roof of the school for a day.

Family Advisory BoardThe next Parent Central Services Family Ad-

visory Board (FAB) meeting/Parent Education Class will be held Feb. 19 from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the DFMWR Conference Room, Building 7790 in Hainerberg. Parents and administrators are encouraged to attend.

EMT certification through CTCCentral Texas College is now offering the

Emergency Medical Technology certification program in Wiesbaden. Contact the representa-tive for more information at mil 548-1307 or civ (0611) 143-548-1307 or email [email protected].

UMUC newsUniversity of Maryland University College

will be offering the Masters of Business Admin-istration program in Wiesbaden in the spring. Contact the UMUC team for more information at mil 548-1316 or civ (0611) 143-548-1316 or email [email protected].

School holidaysThere is no school for students on Feb. 13,

and school is closed Feb. 16 for Presidents Day.

Aukamm actionAuditions for “Jungle Book” have been tem-

porarily suspended due to an emergency with the director. The principal will inform the school when it will resume.

When a child has to be absent, the parent should contact the school by phone or email before 9 a.m.

Hainerberg highlightsThe Parent Teacher Organization hosts a pizza

and movie “date night” for parents and children Feb. 20 in the old and new multi-purpose rooms.

Terra Nova testingAll schools will participate in testing March

9-14; test make-ups will be held March 16-20.

Bright Eyes programEligibility for this program has been extended

for the remainder of the school year to those who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. The Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club spon-sors the program, which provides eyeglasses to children in need. Contact Peter Witmer, school liaison officer, at [email protected] or mil 335-5129 or civ (0611) 143-548-9305.

PTA scholarshipsThe European Parent Teacher Association

will be awarding scholarships to 2015 graduating seniors. Application deadline is March 3, 2015. Contact Lois Dent at [email protected] for details.

RoboWarriors: Engineering for competitionBy Mackinley Bullock

Special to the Herald Union

The RoboWarriors are gearing up for another year of building a robot fit for battle.

But this year, “The theme of the competitions is ‘Recycle Rush,’ so we have to make our robot environ-mentally friendly,” said Pendzich.

Although the theme may pose a challenge, Pendzich is confident that the RoboWarriors, a diverse club and hard-working club at Wi-esbaden High School that brings to-gether students, teachers, engineers and scientists, can put together a competitive product.

Considering that the Wiesbaden team is the only overseas Depart-ment of Defense Dependents Schools team to compete in the stateside competitions, the students feel a bit of pressure to make an impression.

“There are a lot of teams that compete so there is always general pressure to perform well. When building a robot from scratch you never know what the full outcome could be,” said Andrea Spencer, a junior on the team.

Each team that competes in the competition gets six weeks to build their robot. The first competition that

the RoboWarriors will compete in is held in Orlando the second week of March.

“The competition in Florida is sort of like a test run for our robot,” said Andrew Griffith, junior. “We get to see where the complications are with the way the robot functions and are able to correct them in time for the regional competition in Las Vegas.”

The RoboWarriors have their sights on the competition in Las Vegas in March. In 2014 at the San Diego Regional, the team placed 56

out of 60 with a broken robot. At the Las Vegas Regional, they placed 27 out of 50 with the fixed robot

“Our goal for the Las Vegas competition is to show off all of our hard work that we put into building the robot. There have been a lot of long hours and a lot of stress felt these past couple weeks so we really want to perform well,” said Griffith.

Stay tuned to hear outcomes of the team’s performance. (Mackinley Bullock, a Wiesbaden High School senior, is a student intern with the garrison’s public Affairs Office.)

Photo by Frank Pendzich

RoboWarriors Andrea Spenser, Emily Hollingsworth and Ari Vigue work on FrauPow.

Photos by Meg Cambon

W-I-N-N-E-R-SHainerberg Elementary School was abuzz Jan. 29 as the school-wide spelling bee kicked off with 19 con-testants in grades three through five. With two spell-ers left, an incorrect spelling of the word “wahine” eliminated the challenger. Fourth-grader Isak West correctly spelled “kraken” and “doubloons” to be de-clared victor. Tamera Childs won second place and Ella Nicol won third place. They will compete next at Ramstein Elementary School.


Sports and leisure

Trips and toursWiesbaden Outdoor Recre-

ation offers a President’s Day ski and snowboard trip in Saas Fee Almagell, Siwtzerland Feb. 12-16, a Black Forest ski and snowboard trip Feb. 16 and 21, Paris Express Feb. 28 and a ski and snowboard trip in In-terlaken, Switzerland Feb. 28-March 1. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

USO travelJoin the USO for trips

to Romantic Brugge and Antwerp Feb. 14-15, Auerbach Castle Knights’ Banquet Feb. 14, Carnival in Schramberg: Boat race and Parade Feb. 16,

Paris Express Feb. 21, Riesling Route Feb. 22 and Black Forest Day Tour Feb. 28. Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 143-548-5106 for more information.

Fasching funFasching, celebrat-

ing the “fifth season” between Christmas and Easter, aims to eliminate the winter blues with revelry. Wiesbaden’s runs Feb. 14-18, with the big parade taking place Feb. 15 at 1:11 p.m. The parade in Mainz-Kastel is held Feb. 14. Mainz is well known for its “Fastnacht” Feb. 14-17, and the big parade takes place on Feb. 16, Rosen-

montag, around noon — and will feature floats decorated with satirical political images. For more information read the

Things to Do newsletter at http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/about/ttd/TTD.pdf.

Women’s Carneval DayFasching tradition in Ger-

many calls for Weiberfastnacht, or Women’s Carneval Day Feb. 12, when women take over town halls and cut the ties off men, kicking off the Fasching season. The festivities start at 11:11 a.m. Check out celebrations in Bad Kreuznach or Köln.

Big Witches PromGet witchy at this carnival

party taking place Feb. 12 at Taunushalle Wiesbaden starting at 7:11 p.m. There will be a live band and cash prizes for the best masks.

Admission is €8 and includes a free drink before 8:11. Visit www.chor-singnswing.de for details.

Vampire Ball Heidelberg’s annual Vampire

Ball on Feb. 14 is not for the faint of heart. Come dressed to kill. See more information at http://www.tourism-heidelberg.com/resources/news-and-events/vampire-ball/index_eng.html.

Ham radio licenseInterested in getting a ham

radio license? Learn Federal Communications Commission rules and safety at a test session conducted by the American Ra-dio Relay League March 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Buerger-haus in Giessen. Contact [email protected] or visit www.arrl.org for more information.

Things to do ... Things to do

Burg Eppstein beckons visitors to imagine Middle Age GermanyStory and photos by

Shayna Brouker U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


One of the oddities of living in Germany is the absolute old-ness of it — thousand-year-old castles are everywhere. The provincial nature of Germany’s political structure during the High Middle Ages necessitated a castle for every duke, prince and earl, a boon for history buffs and castle fanatics. Just 20 minutes from downtown Wi-esbaden and about 10 minutes from Naurod is a pretty well-preserved one: Burg Eppstein.

Just €2 gets you inside the gate, where visitors are free to wander about the grounds. Signs in English point out different features of the grounds, such as the garden, the well and a rep-lica of what the castle residents believed was a whale’s bone (but was probably a dinosaur bone). The tower offers sweeping views of the surrounding hills and towns, and a look at what life was like as the watchtower keeper.

The castle was established during the 14th century as a defense system for the lords of Eppstein, and it’s not hard to imagine their life so many years ago.

There’s also a museum that highlights daily life in the castle in detail — they’ve managed to preserve the old oven — but unfortunately is closed Satur-days from November to March

(but open Sundays and holidays noon-3 p.m.) From April to Oc-tober it’s open Wednesdays 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 2-5 p.m., and Sundays and holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours in German are offered during these times for €30; call 06198-305 or email [email protected] to make a reservation.

The castle also hosts chil-dren’s birthday parties, chil-dren’s tours, weddings and a festival in the summer called Burgfestspiele.

Take advantage of your proximity to princely proper-ties here in Germany, and don’t miss Burg Eppstein. More in-formation is available at www.eppstein.de.


The Rosenmontag parade in Mainz is one of the biggest and most colorful in Germany.

Walk through the gates of time at Burg Eppstein. The walls still bear the castle’s crest. Photo far left: Old bumps up against new in the town at the feet of Burg Eppstein in view from the tower. Photo left: A historical reenactor delights mischie-vous courtiers in the courtyard of the castle. Children’s tours are available during certain times; visit the website to learn more and reserve times.

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Sports and leisure

Sports shortsFitness Center dress code

Patrons of the Wiesbaden Fitness Center should be aware there is a dress code. For example, Army Combat Uniforms are permitted only during lunch hours from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and exposed midriffs are prohibited. For details, visit the FMWR website at http://wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden/ and search “dress code.”

Support Warriors sportsGet out and show your support for Wiesbaden

High School winter sports teams. Wiesbaden hosts the Department of Defense Dependents Schools European Wrestling Championships Feb. 13-14 and the DoDDS-Europe Basketball Champion-ships Feb. 18-21.

Spring sports registrationRegistration is open for Child, Youth and School

Services’ Spring Sports (t-ball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, tennis and track and field). Call Par-ent Central Services at civ (0611) 143-548-9356.

Free exercise classesWiesbaden Sports and Fitness offers free zumba

classes Mondays at 9 a.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 p.m.; aerobics (turbo kick and cardio circuit) Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Army Community Service cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing (Building 7790). Call civ (0611) 143-548-9201 for details.

Recreational shootingHead to the Wackernheim Range (Ober-Olmer

Strasse 37, 55263) to enjoy some recreational shooting Feb. 21 and March 21. Cost is $8 with membership in Wiesbaden’s Hunting Fishing and Sport Shooting Program, $12 for non-members. First-timers must register for the mandatory safety briefing by 9:45 a.m. Call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

Fitness optionsThe Wiesbaden Fitness Center offers a variety

of fitness classes to keep in shape in the new year. More than 15 instructors offer classes that include spin, yoga, body tone pilates, circuits, TRX, Krav Maga and more. Check out the schedule of fitness classes at http://wiesbaden.armymwr.com. Classes are $5 each or $45 for a book of 10 vouchers.

Wiesbaden volksmarching clubIf you love volksmarching, the Wiesbaden In-

ternational Wandering Club invites you to become a member. As a member you can participate in bus trips, monthly meetings and other events. Find out about upcoming events by visiting www.wiwc-volksmarching.de or attend a general membership and information meeting on the third Monday of each month at the Landchen Restaurant and Sports-bar (Oberfeld 7, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim).

New fitness center hoursThe Wiesbaden Fitness Center has new hours

as of Jan. 1. The center is now open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, federal and training holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9831 for more information.

Photos by Shayna Brouker

Apache spikeThe Company A, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion “Apaches” keep heat on the net as one blocks a spike (photo left) and returns a volley (above) against Baumholder during the IMCOM-Europe Volleyball Tournament at the Tony Bass Multi-Use Center Jan. 31. The tournament served to train and re-certify of-ficials and referees as well as pit top teams in Europe against one another. The Wiesbaden men’s and women’s teams won first place; the Wiesbaden coed team won third.

Living, breathing, sleeping wellness

Kurt Peterson, a nurse educator with the Wiesbaden Army Wellness Center,

secures a metabolic testing canopy on Sgt. Brian Galleger, U.S. Army

Europe’s G2, Feb. 6. Metabolic test-ing measures the rate at which one’s

body burns calories at rest and helps clients understand how many calories they need to consume in order to gain

or lose weight. The center also offers body fat percentage measurement, blood pressure and heart rate diag-

nostics, fitness assessment measuring cardio-respiratory fitness, nutrition

and fitness classes, and wellness coaching to help clients meet fitness

goals. The center has been open since November 2013 and has helped 2,315

clients improve their wellness. The center is located in Building 1201

on Clay Kaserne (above the Warrior Transition Unit) and is open weekdays

from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make an appointment call mil 590-1444 or

civ (06371) 9464-1444.


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B asking poolside in what once had been one of the most closed-off and secluded countries in Europe

seemed like a dream. But now the doors to the rest of the world were open, and this writer breached the threshhold for a look. Albania had been repressed for decades under a severe communist dic-tatorship, during which time religion had been banned and private transportation and emigration prohibited.

Albania is a small Mediterranean country with three million inhabitants that sits on both the Adriatic and Ionian seas and borders Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece. As is prevalent throughout the Balkans, the region has a chaotic history, dis-agreements with neighbors are common and ethnic questions are sensitive. Most tourists head to the beaches, but a stay in Tirana, the capital, ensures visitors get to experience a day in the life.

All around the people are friendly, recep-tive to visitors and interested in chatting. Albanian tourism has skyrocketed in recent years, experiencing an 840 percent increase in foreign visitors between 2005 and 2012, a dramatic change from 25 years ago when visitors were few and far between.

The top draw around Tirana is the Dajti Ekspres, a cable car that provides a scenic 4,760 meters lift up to Dajti National Park. It is the only cable car in the country, and the 20-minute ride up into the mountains is serenely beautiful. The setup is quite casual and offers freedom to roam around giving way to impromptu exploration. For this writer it

was hiking that led to a small military outpost.Breathing the crisp mountain air and

strolling around all the isolating foliage was a real treat. At one point there was a rustling in the woods, a reminder that Albania has a multitude of wildlife — 91 globally threat-ened species are found within the country, including bears and wolves.

Motivated by rustling vegetation, this adventurer rejoined civilization, trotted out to the open and paid out 300 leke to enjoy a horse ride. Along with the horses there were play areas and stands set up for kids to target shoot. People were picnicking in the fields or indulging in the excellent cuisine in the cliff-side restaurant. There was even a small hotel with a rotating top floor by the cable car turnaround.

It was easy to spend a few hours in Dajti and enjoy a traditional veal dish for lunch before taking the majestic ride down to where the temperature hovered around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

One oddity was the phenomenon of see-ing little concrete bunkers everywhere. Some of them had flowers on them, others were

painted, which were likely attempts at beau-tification to diminish the annoyance of living amidst so many drab bunkers. Only later did I read that during the communist period more than 700,000 bunkers

were built in the country, one for every four inhabitants.

Treasures are found in unexpected places, such as the old Tabake Bridge. It is a small yet fascinating centuries-old cobbled bridge with ruts worn in the middle and no longer any water flowing underneath. Now only a footbridge, its design still evokes images from the past.

Tirana offers several quality museums and a football (soccer) stadium, from which I heard the roar of the crowd one evening. One of the upscale handbag shops presented a unique display of saddles hanging next to purses.

Surprisingly, the airport and a central square are dedicated to Mother Teresa. She never lived there, having been born and raised in Skopje, Macedonia, but she was an ethnic Albanian.

I chanced upon an antique shop that turned out to be perilous to my pocketbook. It was probably best that one can’t carry old guns, swords and knives on airplanes and through customs. It also sold vests with gold thread,

handmade embroidered tablecloths and silver filigree jewelry, just to name a few.

There was a clear difference in qual-ity and aesthetics between communist- and pre-communist-era wares on display, easily identifiable even without explanations from the shop owner.

The time passed all too quickly, and soon it was off again to the airport, with only two grabs of the seatbelt as the driver maneuvered through the streets. My look inside the country had been enjoyable and interesting. Albania’s doors are open; head in for a visit.

Open door to

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Office

V ienna.The name itself conjures up images of rich cakes dripping

with whipped cream in cozy cof-feehouses; wealthy royals waltzing through gilded, glamorous palaces; and general decadence and opu-lence. It’s all this and more.

The annual Vienna Officers’ Ball or Ball der Offizier is what brought this traveler and her companions to Vienna, but this was only the beginning of an invigorating trip.

What’s unexpected for a first-time Vienna traveler is the un-stuffyness of it. Service is friendly, and smiles are prevalent. Boasting hipster farm-to-table style French breakfast joints (Cafe der Provinz), a multitude of museums and an old-school opera experience, Vienna has a lot to offer anyone.

It’s notoriously nice in the sum-mer, but in winter the multitude of museums of-fers indoor activities to warm both the body and brain. Vienna’s Museums Quartier conveniently clusters some exquisite collections of modern art (Mumok and Kunsthalle Wien), classic Austrian art (Leopold Museum), architecture exhibits (Ar-chitekurzentrum Wien), in addition to dance and theater centers. It’s a cultural paradise.

Across the street, the Kunsthistoriches Mu-seum (Art History Museum) visitors time-travel through the world’s most distinguished cultures — the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and finally, the royal Habsburgs.

The gaping stone coffins, or sarcophagi, left a sobering impression as one imagined the souls who once lay there, and the ancient rituals required to spirit them away to the after world. In stark contrast to muted stone sculptures, the massive collection of Habsburg royalty curiosities in the Kunstkammer Wien — “the cradle of the museum” — features a dizzying array of exotic and ornate works of art, such as a gold table cen-terpiece ship that plays music and shoots cannons.

Across the stately square the equally impres-

sive Museum of Natural History houses nearly every member of the animal kingdom — even those that are now extinct. A special exhibit features two mummified mammoths found in the frozen tundra of Siberia. The female baby, Lyuba, claims to be the best-preserved mammoth

mummy in the world, and sure enough, her 40,000-year old furry frame is a sight to behold.

After ogling antiquities of the ancient world all day, a little down-home dining was necessary. It’s why this traveler felt not an ounce of guilt about eating Mexican fare. Los Mexikas did not disappoint this Mexican food fanatic of a Texan.

But it was back to decadence and opulence again the next day with a requisite visit to a classic Viennese coffee house. Cafe Landt-mann was luxurious trappings and excellent service to boot with waitstaff that takes extra care to ensure comfort and care of their guests.

A hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs and of course a slice of cake or two fueled a tour through the Habsburg family royal apartments, where an

entire museum was dedicated just to the serv-ing ware used by the royals t h r o u g h o u t the centuries. For example, “duck squeez-ers” were used to press juices f r o m d u c k bones, a fa-vorite delicacy of Empress

Elisabeth, who frequently dieted on raw meat juices to maintain her slim build.

This factoid was just a hint of what was next: An exhibit on Bavarian-born Empress Elisa-beth, affectionately known as “Sisi,” detailed the sad and fascinating life of this legendary figure in Austrian history — akin to Marilyn Monroe, to offer an American analogy. It led to the rest of the royal apartments she shared in the palace with her husband, Franz Joseph, and their children.

A short nap was necessary to endure (or possibly enjoy) the ultimate in old-world enter-tainment: the opera. Wagner’s classic “Tristan and Isolde” was playing at the Wien Staatsoper. They say opera is a polarizing type of play: you will either love or hate it. Wedged into 18th century-sized seats trying to connect with a plot that poses death as the only way to consummate love, these rookie opera-goers decided the former. However, having earned some cultural karma, there were no regrets.

A burger and fries afterward at Flatscher’s Bis-tro and Bar helped bring everyone back to earth.

So shed any preconceived notions you may have about the Imperial City — both royals and ruffians will find fun in Vienna.

Spoils leftover from the Habsburg royalty, from gilded ships to mother-of-pearl soup bowls, are on display at the Kunstkammer. Photo right: Enjoy a slice of perfect chocolate mousse at Cafe Landtmann.

Tirana sprawls below a view from Dajti. Photo left: A construc-tion worker lays the walkway one brick at a time. Roads and other infrastructure have not kept pace with the travel increase. Some labor-intensive repair methods are being utilized, evidenced by sidewalk re-construction being done by a man hammering in small pieces of brick one by one. Photo below: The Daitki Ekspres ferries passengers almost 5,000 meters up into the national park.

Unburdened boundaries unveil beaches, open air and a close look at culture

Lyuba, the best-preserved mammoth mum-my in the world believed to have suffocated by inhaling mud while bogged down in deep mud while crossing a river.

Visitors ogle the massive Egyptian sarcophagi in the Kunsthistoriches Museum.

Story and photos by Michelle StosichSpecial to the Herald Union

B asking poolside in what once had been one of the most closed-off and secluded countries in Europe

seemed like a dream. But now the doors to the rest of the world were open, and this writer breached the threshhold for a look. Albania had been repressed for decades under a severe communist dic-tatorship, during which time religion had been banned and private transportation and emigration prohibited.

Albania is a small Mediterranean country with three million inhabitants that sits on both the Adriatic and Ionian seas and borders Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece. As is prevalent throughout the Balkans, the region has a chaotic history, dis-agreements with neighbors are common and ethnic questions are sensitive. Most tourists head to the beaches, but a stay in Tirana, the capital, ensures visitors get to experience a day in the life.

All around the people are friendly, recep-tive to visitors and interested in chatting. Albanian tourism has skyrocketed in recent years, experiencing an 840 percent increase in foreign visitors between 2005 and 2012, a dramatic change from 25 years ago when visitors were few and far between.

The top draw around Tirana is the Dajti Ekspres, a cable car that provides a scenic 4,760 meters lift up to Dajti National Park. It is the only cable car in the country, and the 20-minute ride up into the mountains is serenely beautiful. The setup is quite casual and offers freedom to roam around giving way to impromptu exploration. For this writer it

was hiking that led to a small military outpost.Breathing the crisp mountain air and

strolling around all the isolating foliage was a real treat. At one point there was a rustling in the woods, a reminder that Albania has a multitude of wildlife — 91 globally threat-ened species are found within the country, including bears and wolves.

Motivated by rustling vegetation, this adventurer rejoined civilization, trotted out to the open and paid out 300 leke to enjoy a horse ride. Along with the horses there were play areas and stands set up for kids to target shoot. People were picnicking in the fields or indulging in the excellent cuisine in the cliff-side restaurant. There was even a small hotel with a rotating top floor by the cable car turnaround.

It was easy to spend a few hours in Dajti and enjoy a traditional veal dish for lunch before taking the majestic ride down to where the temperature hovered around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

One oddity was the phenomenon of see-ing little concrete bunkers everywhere. Some of them had flowers on them, others were

painted, which were likely attempts at beau-tification to diminish the annoyance of living amidst so many drab bunkers. Only later did I read that during the communist period more than 700,000 bunkers

were built in the country, one for every four inhabitants.

Treasures are found in unexpected places, such as the old Tabake Bridge. It is a small yet fascinating centuries-old cobbled bridge with ruts worn in the middle and no longer any water flowing underneath. Now only a footbridge, its design still evokes images from the past.

Tirana offers several quality museums and a football (soccer) stadium, from which I heard the roar of the crowd one evening. One of the upscale handbag shops presented a unique display of saddles hanging next to purses.

Surprisingly, the airport and a central square are dedicated to Mother Teresa. She never lived there, having been born and raised in Skopje, Macedonia, but she was an ethnic Albanian.

I chanced upon an antique shop that turned out to be perilous to my pocketbook. It was probably best that one can’t carry old guns, swords and knives on airplanes and through customs. It also sold vests with gold thread,

handmade embroidered tablecloths and silver filigree jewelry, just to name a few.

There was a clear difference in qual-ity and aesthetics between communist- and pre-communist-era wares on display, easily identifiable even without explanations from the shop owner.

The time passed all too quickly, and soon it was off again to the airport, with only two grabs of the seatbelt as the driver maneuvered through the streets. My look inside the country had been enjoyable and interesting. Albania’s doors are open; head in for a visit.

Open door to

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U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Office

V ienna.The name itself conjures up images of rich cakes dripping

with whipped cream in cozy cof-feehouses; wealthy royals waltzing through gilded, glamorous palaces; and general decadence and opu-lence. It’s all this and more.

The annual Vienna Officers’ Ball or Ball der Offizier is what brought this traveler and her companions to Vienna, but this was only the beginning of an invigorating trip.

What’s unexpected for a first-time Vienna traveler is the un-stuffyness of it. Service is friendly, and smiles are prevalent. Boasting hipster farm-to-table style French breakfast joints (Cafe der Provinz), a multitude of museums and an old-school opera experience, Vienna has a lot to offer anyone.

It’s notoriously nice in the sum-mer, but in winter the multitude of museums of-fers indoor activities to warm both the body and brain. Vienna’s Museums Quartier conveniently clusters some exquisite collections of modern art (Mumok and Kunsthalle Wien), classic Austrian art (Leopold Museum), architecture exhibits (Ar-chitekurzentrum Wien), in addition to dance and theater centers. It’s a cultural paradise.

Across the street, the Kunsthistoriches Mu-seum (Art History Museum) visitors time-travel through the world’s most distinguished cultures — the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and finally, the royal Habsburgs.

The gaping stone coffins, or sarcophagi, left a sobering impression as one imagined the souls who once lay there, and the ancient rituals required to spirit them away to the after world. In stark contrast to muted stone sculptures, the massive collection of Habsburg royalty curiosities in the Kunstkammer Wien — “the cradle of the museum” — features a dizzying array of exotic and ornate works of art, such as a gold table cen-terpiece ship that plays music and shoots cannons.

Across the stately square the equally impres-

sive Museum of Natural History houses nearly every member of the animal kingdom — even those that are now extinct. A special exhibit features two mummified mammoths found in the frozen tundra of Siberia. The female baby, Lyuba, claims to be the best-preserved mammoth

mummy in the world, and sure enough, her 40,000-year old furry frame is a sight to behold.

After ogling antiquities of the ancient world all day, a little down-home dining was necessary. It’s why this traveler felt not an ounce of guilt about eating Mexican fare. Los Mexikas did not disappoint this Mexican food fanatic of a Texan.

But it was back to decadence and opulence again the next day with a requisite visit to a classic Viennese coffee house. Cafe Landt-mann was luxurious trappings and excellent service to boot with waitstaff that takes extra care to ensure comfort and care of their guests.

A hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs and of course a slice of cake or two fueled a tour through the Habsburg family royal apartments, where an

entire museum was dedicated just to the serv-ing ware used by the royals t h r o u g h o u t the centuries. For example, “duck squeez-ers” were used to press juices f r o m d u c k bones, a fa-vorite delicacy of Empress

Elisabeth, who frequently dieted on raw meat juices to maintain her slim build.

This factoid was just a hint of what was next: An exhibit on Bavarian-born Empress Elisa-beth, affectionately known as “Sisi,” detailed the sad and fascinating life of this legendary figure in Austrian history — akin to Marilyn Monroe, to offer an American analogy. It led to the rest of the royal apartments she shared in the palace with her husband, Franz Joseph, and their children.

A short nap was necessary to endure (or possibly enjoy) the ultimate in old-world enter-tainment: the opera. Wagner’s classic “Tristan and Isolde” was playing at the Wien Staatsoper. They say opera is a polarizing type of play: you will either love or hate it. Wedged into 18th century-sized seats trying to connect with a plot that poses death as the only way to consummate love, these rookie opera-goers decided the former. However, having earned some cultural karma, there were no regrets.

A burger and fries afterward at Flatscher’s Bis-tro and Bar helped bring everyone back to earth.

So shed any preconceived notions you may have about the Imperial City — both royals and ruffians will find fun in Vienna.

Spoils leftover from the Habsburg royalty, from gilded ships to mother-of-pearl soup bowls, are on display at the Kunstkammer. Photo right: Enjoy a slice of perfect chocolate mousse at Cafe Landtmann.

Tirana sprawls below a view from Dajti. Photo left: A construc-tion worker lays the walkway one brick at a time. Roads and other infrastructure have not kept pace with the travel increase. Some labor-intensive repair methods are being utilized, evidenced by sidewalk re-construction being done by a man hammering in small pieces of brick one by one. Photo below: The Daitki Ekspres ferries passengers almost 5,000 meters up into the national park.

Unburdened boundaries unveil beaches, open air and a close look at culture

Lyuba, the best-preserved mammoth mum-my in the world believed to have suffocated by inhaling mud while bogged down in deep mud while crossing a river.

Visitors ogle the massive Egyptian sarcophagi in the Kunsthistoriches Museum.


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SKIES programs provide tremendous learning opportunities for children and youth in the Wiesbaden military communi-ty. Students learn in small groups or in in-dividual sessions from expert instructors.

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Gotta Dance: Sarah and Ava get ready for dance class.Handstand: Instructor Peter Nieland lends Ros-lyn a hand to perfect her handstand form during gymnastics class.

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2004 Corvette Coupe, Comme-morativeEd, 25,500 miles, Exc.Cond., LeMans Blue, New Miche-lin Tires, 4 sp. Auto, Comfort Ac-cess, Leather, Cruise, Power Ever-ything, Dual Airbags, Moon Roof/Targa , HUD, Bose CD, ABS, Trac-tion Contrl, Active Handling, DualClimate, Sport Exhaust.New frontand rear brakes and ro-tors.$25,500 obo. [email protected] 0711 722 48 680

2005 Acura TL 3.2 Sport Sedan,$11,895-, US Spec, Manual Lea-ther, Sunroof, Cruise Control,Power Seats, Alloy, Perfect Condi-tion, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email:[email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

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EVENTS

Big Witches PromThu, Feb 12 – Fri, Feb 13Wiesbaden, TaunushalleTake part in the “Große Hexenball” (Big Witches Prom) carnival party on February 12, starting at 7:11p.m. in the Taunushalle Wiesbaden. A live band will ensure a good party mood and great music to dance to. Be creative with your costume! The best masks can win cash prizes. Admission is €8 including a free drink if you arrive before 8.11p.m. For more information in German, see www.chor-singnswing.de.

Weekly MarketFri, Feb 13Mainz, Am Dom LiebfrauenplatzThe city of Mainz has a weekly market that is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7a.m. to 2p.m. You can purchase any fresh and regional produce that your heart desires, from cheese, vegatables, meat and so much more. During the warmer seasons you can purchase wine, asparagus, and strawberries. For more information visit www.wochenmarkt-mainz.de.

Varieté ShowFri, Feb 13Frankfurt, Tiger PalastEnjoy a unique show at the Tiger Palast in Frankfurt on February 13 at 7:30p.m. or 22:30p.m. Experience magical mo-ments during a professional artistic show supported by a live orchestra and great catering. For more info and tickets see www.tigerpalast.de

Valentine´s Day DinnerSat, Feb 14Mainz, La Gallerie

Valentine´s Day is upon us! Why not treat your loved one to a great meal in Mainz at La Gallerie? Seats are limited, so reserve a table as soon as you can. In a romantic atmosphere a four or fi ve course menu with delicacies like pink-roasted involti of veal on mushroom tomato gnocchi will be served with corresponding wines. Addition-ally, every couple will receive a little Valen-tine’s present: a glass of homemade blood orange-ginger jam. For more information and a reservation, contact the restaurant at 06131-6969414, or see the German homepage www.lagalerie-mainz.de.

Carnival ParadeSun, Feb 15Alzey, City CenterStarting at the Festplatz (fairground) on Ostdeutsche Strasse, Alzey’s traditional carnival parade will lead through the city center on February 15 from 2:11 p.m. Wonderfully decorated wagons and costumed dance and music groups will present local clubs and associations while handing out sweets to children and adults. For more information contact the city at 06731-4950 or visit the German website www.alzey.de.

Shrove Monday ParadeMon, Feb 16Mainz, City CenterExperience the highlight of Rhineland-Palatinate’s carnival season: The Rosenmontagsumzug (Shrove Monday Parade) in Mainz on February 16. Starting at 11:11a.m., more than 9,000 costumed carnival fans will present local organiza-tions and current political actions with decorated wagons on a 7 kilometer route through the city center. The parade is an annual event since 1838 and is, along

with Cologne and Düsseldorf, one of the biggest carnival parades in Germany. For more information see www.mainz.de or contact the Tourist Information Bureau at 06131-242888.

Apassionata ShowFri, Feb 20 – Sun, Feb 22Frankfurt am Main, FesthalleSee an amazing show where horses are the main star of the night. Apassionata – “The Golden Track” (Die Goldene Spur) will be in Frankfurt on February 20 to 22. Experience an adventure full of mystery and fantasy riding and dancing, live music, amazing light effects and magical scenes. A unique family entertainment! Ticket price starts at €29.95 pending seating category. For more information visit www.apassionata.com

Winter WorldSat, Feb 21Frankfurt, MesseCome to one of the biggest festivals in the Techno scene in Frankfurt on February 21, 2015. The lineup consist of many known DJs from around the country. The gig starts at 8p.m. Get your ticket now at www.winter-world.com

Children´s Music FestivalMon, Feb 23 – Sun, Mar 1Wiesbaden, KinderhausThe annual Kinder Musik Festival (Children’s Music Festival) will take place from February 23 to March 1st in the Kinderhaus Elsässer Platz in Wiesbaden. Along with a huge variety of workshops and concerts, the focus is on the musical education of kids. Tickets for €4 can be purchased from February 17 to 20 at the venue. For more information and a

detailed program, contact the organ-izer at 0611-401652 or see the German homepage www.kinderhaus-wiesbaden.de.

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UsherMon, Mar 2Köln, Lanxess ArenaUsher is coming to Köln! On March 2 you will see him live with special guest Nico & Vinz. Get your tickets now. Usher’s show will start at 7:30p.m. Usher will be singing songs from his previous album as well as from his new album UR Expe-rience. For more information visit www.eventim.de.

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Soccer – 1.FSV MainzFri, Feb 13Mainz, Coface ArenaThe 1. FSV Mainz 05 Soccer Team is playing a home game at the Coface Arena Mainz on February 13 at 7p.m. The match will take place against Borussia Dortmund II. Both teams are ranked in the Erste Bundesliga (fi rst national league). Get tickets and more information in German at www.mainz05.de.

Harlem GlobetrottersSat, Feb 20Frankfurt, Fraport ArenaThe Harlem Globetrotters is a great show to see with family and friends. See them live on February 20 in Frankfurt at the Fraport Arena at 7p.m. See how they pull stunts of all kinds. These professionals slam dunks, dribble and can even do a 3 point shooter. For more information go to www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Have fun with the localsMusic Parade – The Marching band festivalSat, Feb 21Köln, Lanxess ArenaSee the spectacular band that has come together from all over the world to perform live music on Feb 21. This varied program will have music not only from the Military and Brass band but also songs from the top charts. Anything from Jazz, Swing to songs like “Umbrella”. Ticket price starts at €36.30. Show starts at 4p.m. For more information visit www.reservix.de


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2008 Mercedes-Benz Marco Po-lo Camper with Activity Package:€33,000. 103,846 Km, Warranty,sleeps 4, Dealer Maintained, Gara-ge Kept, Air, Heated Seats, BikeRack, Awning. [email protected]

2010 BMW X5, $27,500.00, [email protected] / Super Car /American Spec Diesel automatic.Dealer Maintained -- just passedinspection for two years. Snow ti-res on car with two summer no-flat tires -- new. Dependable! Call:0160-843-4664

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2011 Ford Focus SE Sedan,$14,695-, US Spec, Automatic,Cruise Control, Power Windows,Alloy Wheels, Cloth Seats, Excel-lent Condition, Two Owner Vehic-le, Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

2011 Nissan Altima "S" SportCoupe, $14,995, US Spec, Auto-matic Transmission, AlcantaraSport Bucket Seats, Cruise Con-trol, Alloy Wheels, Perfect Conditi-on, Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

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