Herald Union, May 21, 2015

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

Army Community Service teamed up with the USO and the German-American Kontakt Club to roll out all the stops for its annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 8 at ACS, themed “It’s All About That Spouse,” with cooking and affordable entertaining classes, a card-making workshop, door prizes and more.

“We like to take that opportunity to show our community that we appreciate our spouses,” said Sara Clow, Family Advocacy Program manager, who

added the event is not required by the Army for ACS ac-

creditation, but rather one the support organization chooses to do “above and beyond.”

“America’s military spouses are the backbone of the Families who support our troops during missions, deployments, reintegration and reset,” said Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin, opening the event. “They are the silent heroes who are essential to the strength of the nation and they serve our country just like their loved ones.”

More than 75 spouses attended the event to learn about entertaining on a

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ApfelblüteA local community

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Schools focus on STE(A)M

Shopping Spree

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Gena Carthern rushes through the commissary as part of the 6th Annual Com-missary Shopping Spree May 6. Carthern was selected randomly to participate in the event from a group of community volunteers. She ended the event with two carts worth $1,060.

By Jacob CorbinU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

Science, technology, engineering and math are the keystones of the future, and the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden elementary schools are doing what they can to help prepare their students for that future.

Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary schools recently held two STEM events to highlight what they’re doing everyday to get kids interested.

“STEM is the cornerstone of new ideas, inventions and creativity,” said Corinne Voyer, a teacher at Aukamm Elementary School. “Who knows what this generation of students will create.”

Aukamm held a week of in-class experiments and activities to highlight their efforts in improving students’ awareness of STEM in today’s world, while Hainerberg held a “STEAM” night to show parents their efforts.

Hainerberg Principal Debbie Parks added an extra “A” in the widely-known acronym of STEM to represent the arts, a special focus that may be the key to hooking otherwise uninterested students in science and math.

“We think art adds life to STEM and that there is a real element of the arts in it,” Parks said. “Studies show people with high levels of math skills also have a high degree of creative skills.”

She said by adding art to STEM, Hainerberg educators hope to garner the interest of students who might otherwise not find their way into a love of STEM.

“For instance, you might have a kid who loves to draw who dis-covers design, engineering or a number of other things they could love,” she said

Barbara Mueller, principal of Aukamm Elementary, echoed those sentiments.

“Our goal is for children to realize STEM is everywhere” she said.

Army Community Service event thanks Family membersShows ‘It’s All About That Spouse’

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Marrianne Jessen demonstrates how to make her mother’s traditional German potato salad in the German Cooking seminar at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day hosted by ACS May 8.

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

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

Editor..................................................Jacob Corbin (mil 548-2002)

Assistant Editor...............................Shayna Brouker (mil 548-2003)

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Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Send an ICE comment or contact the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the garrison home page).Roundabout sign

Anonymous said: The yield sign at the roundabout directly outside the [under construction] main gate is very faded and set out of the line of sight of the drivers entering the round about to exit the base. I have almost been run into by cars that do not yield to the car in the round about twice. Both times the driver wasn’t even looking at me. My recommendation is that the yield sign be moved into the line of sight of drivers entering the roundabout, and replaced with a non-faded sign.

Response: Thank you for your note on the traffic circle. We are planning on painting the lines and

improving the signage to complete the ACP work. The striping and signage work is being done by our in-house DPW team and is scheduled for the end of this week or beginning of next week.Thanks again for your comment and hopefully the improvements will address your concern.Empty building

Brian F. asked: I live across from a building in Crestview that is empty, but the basement windows have been found open several times. The Military Police have been to that building a few times in the past year. I have called Housing, DPW and the MPs about this building, every agency says that it’s another agency’s issue. How can we get the empty buildings in Crestview secured? It’s damage to the families that live in the neighborhood. I have seen at least six different buildings open. Some have broken windows and kids place inside of them. It’s only a matter of time before someone is hurt.

Response: Thank you for using the ICE system to bring this issue to our attention. Our vacant build-ings are inspected periodically by the DPW housing team. When an issue like open doors or windows

occurs between the inspection process, we are usually informed by the MPs, that drive through the housing area on a regular basis, or by residents like you. We had several buildings with break-ins to the basement rooms last year but that came mainly because the main entrance doors were kept open by residents. We will send an inspector out to Crestview to check the vacant buildings and if necessary, secure them, especially the building you are talking about.Donation box

Kelsey H. asked: There is a German donation box for clothing and shoes on Hainerberg on Texasstrasse. We live near there and I have noticed that it has not been getting picked up since Hainerberg became a closed post. It is currently stuffed full with bags and boxes of clothes left next to it and people continue to leave it there. Is there any plan to have that picked up by the Germans or to at least remove or close the donation bins?

Response: After receiving your email, we noti-fied the Directorate of Public Works of the issue. The Recycling/Re-use Center will pick up the items that are spilling over from the donation container.

Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden com-mander

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Freedom 6 Sends: Leadership, initiative and innovationLt. Gen. Ben HodgesCommanding General, U.S.

Army Europe

The security environment in Europe has changed consid-erably in the last 16 months. Shrinking defense budgets in the U.S. and among our European Allies means the need for new, innovative and effective solutions to our common challenges is imperative; 30,000 Soldiers in U.S. Army Europe today must create the strategic effect of 300,000 of decades past.

As an organization, we’re already working on new solutions to assurance and deterrence by employing the Regionally Aligned Forces, reserve component and interns, and exercising with our Allies and part-ners to share capabilities that improve effects, close capability gaps, and increase interoperability in times of limited sourcing.

Europe, as our home forward, provides a great stage for developing our leaders and capabilities. Atlantic Resolve is the best example of young U.S. officers and NCOs in positions of great responsibility. I believe

there is no other place in the world more suited for individual Soldiers to prove their talent and ability for creative thinking.

Events like the Freedom Shock series, where we are able to train and improve multiple skills and systems in a joint environment to prove our responsiveness, are prime examples of effects-based, creative and innovative thinking.

Innovation and initiative are key components to reach our common goals and develop our leaders and capabilities. As our adversaries adapt, so must we in order to reach the required effects.

Innovation doesn’t happen unless there’s a burning need for change; Russia’s illegal occupation of the Crimea and continued aggression in Ukraine has cre-ated that need. We cannot be ready for the challenges of the future because, simply, our enemies aren’t the same and won’t fight the same way either.

History has proven that the innovators and risk-takers make the decisive difference in winning. Recently on our staff ride to Fort Eben Emael, the USAREUR captains in attendance learned of the ingenuity of the German Soldiers in taking what was touted as an impenetrable Belgian fort; less than 60 German soldiers took the fort — manned by more than

600 Belgians — using gliders and shaped charges and after their platoon leader wasn’t able to make it on the initial assault.

I expect the USAREUR team to reward our risk-takers and innovators for their creativity and think-ing. Seek out those who don’t think the same way as everyone else, who see the world’s challenges through a different lens. The best ideas often come from the people sitting quietly in the back of the room who may not have any authority but could certainly be innovation leaders.

We must dedicate resources – money, time and ef-fort included – to innovation and initiative and setting conditions for both to happen. Of course, new methods don’t always work. When our innovative ideas don’t succeed, we have to shake off the feeling of failure and try again. Learn from the shortcomings of one attempt in order to make your next attempt better.

Innovation and initiative on all levels is vital for our effectiveness more than ever. I fully trust the senior USAREUR leadership to guide and promote assuming risk and offering room for innovation and initiative in both officers, NCOs and Soldiers.

Who are the innovators in your section? What have you done to improve the way we do things?

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

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“It shapes our everyday experiences. We want to raise their curiosity in science, technology, engineering and math. We want them excited about learning.”

That goal seems to have been real-ized, according to some students.

“It was really neat to do hands-on ex-periments,” said student Mika McBride. “It was really cool to do everything. We got to do loads of experiments and learned a lot of things.”

Joeliz Ramos Cruz, another student and Mika’s classmate, said her favorite part of STEM so far has been learning about fossils.

“When we saw the fossils and got to actually touch them, that was a chance of a lifetime,” she said.

Cruz now wants to be a paleontolo-gist, a scientist focused on the study of fossils to learn about organisms that lived in other time periods, thanks to her experiences in school.

Students from every age group were involved in all the activities, from kin-dergartener to fifth grade, though extra precautions were of course taken with the smaller children.

“Remember, nothing goes in your mouth,” reminded AES teacher Michelle House before a group of kindergarten students got the chance to do some hands-on experiments. Some of those experiments included making marsh-mallows smaller through the removal of air in a vacuum, learning what’s inside rocks and how they’re formed (through judicious application of force to said rocks, by teachers of course) and demonstrating how different fluids of various densities.

During the experiments students were encouraged to not only observe the results, but think about why they hap-pened and how the results could change.

“Could I change my experiments but still have the same result?” asked scientist-attired House (including goggles and lab coat).

Parks said this kind of “real life” learning was important to not only

students’ education, but grabbing their interest in STEM.

“They weren’t just sitting and learning, they were doing,” she said.

Both principals said STEM, and STEAM, were not one-time events. They said they’re integral parts of a student’s educa-tion that occurs through-out the year.

“Children are not growing up in the same world that we did,” Muel-ler said. “It’s our obliga-tion to prepare them for a different kind of day-to-day living that is driven by science and technology.”

“We’re training them in the types of skills they’ll need to be success-ful in the 21st century,” added Parks.

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Photos by Jacob Corbin

Kindergar ten students at Au-kamm Elemen-tary School mix different colored dyes to see the results during STEM Week activities May 8. Photo right: Two kin-dergarten stu-dents pump the air out of a vacuum and watch as the marshmallows change shape during an exer-piment at Au-kamm Elemen-tary.

It appears that the container was placed there when Hainerberg was still open. The Recycling Center is currently working to determine if there is any valid contract or agreement to place the container in the area. Should they find out that there is no agree-ment, coordination to have the container removed will occur. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Positive commentsAnonymous (for Schools of Knowledge, Inspira-

tion, Exploration and Skills): The dance showcase was absolutely wonderful this year. We have been here

for four years and have been involved in the recitals each year. The direction of the program this last year was exemplified by the end of the year dance show-case. It has been the best one by far! Not only have the instructors done the best job to date, the children loved it! CYS has done a wonderful job on providing a top of the line program.

Joel H. (for Library): Wow, No. 1 again! Keep up the good work, OUTSTANDING STAFF at the library; we the patrons appreciate all of your friendly, fast efficient service, with a smile at that!

Anonymous (for Army Community Service and Spouse Appreciation event): It was a really well

organized event! The organizers went beyond to make it a great day for spouses. Well done!!!

Anonymous (for theAuto Skills Center): I would like to thank the staff at the Auto Skills Center for the continuous, tireless effort given to me while trying to locate a problem with my vehicle. Everyone gave their professional opinion of possible causes and the staff was not satisfied until we found the problem. It brings me great pleasure to see such teamwork and camaraderie. Great job!

Anonymous (for Special Events): The Magic Show was awesome. Thank you for having free events for the community. Really helps on a budget.

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News and featuresFrom the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services

May 1Wrongful damage to government property:

Two Soldiers are being charged with wrongful damage to government property.

May 2 Drunken driving: An NCO is being charged with

drunken driving.May 3 Traffic accident: An NCO is being charged with

a traffic accident improper backing causing property damage.

May 4 Traffic accident: An NCO is being charged with

a traffic accident improper backing causing property damage.

May 5Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with

a traffic accident failure to clear the rear causing property damage.

Failure to obey order or regulation: An Officer is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation owning an unregistered vehicle.


a traffic accident inattentive driving causing property damage.

Failure to obey order or regulation: A Soldier is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation owning an unregistered vehicle.

Failure to obey order or regulation: An Officer is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation owning an unregistered vehicle.

May 9Failure to obey order or regulation: A Soldier

is being charged with failure to obey order or regulation owning an unregistered vehicle.

May 11Traffic accident: An Officer is being charged

with a traffic accident failure to judge proper distance causing property damage.


a traffic accident failure to maintain control causing property damage.

May 13Failure to obey order or regulation: A Soldier


Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident failure to engage parking brake causing property damage.

Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident failure to judge proper distance causing property damage.

May 15Drunken driving: An NCO is being charged with

drunken driving.May 17Failure to obey order or regulation: An NCO


Hochheim leader

visitU.S. Army Gar-

rison Wiesbaden hosted Hochheim

Mayor Westedt and representa-tives of the city parliament and administration

May 5 for a tour of Clay Kaserne to discuss the latest

military com-munity develop-

ments, military aviation and its

impact on Hoch-heim, and further opportunities for

cooperation.

Photo by Anemone Rueger

Safety Day gets garrison set for summer funBy Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

The sun is out, and warmer weather beckons you outside to enjoy all sorts of activities. But with more playtime comes higher risk. A fun day in the sun can quickly turn into a nightmare if safety isn’t made a priority.

Several hundred people at-tended U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Safety Day May 11, which was aimed to reinforce ba-sic safety measures with the help of the fire department, the health clinic, the Red Cross, Polizei partners and more.

“Find ways to protect yourself, your family and others,” said Garrison Commander Col. Mary Martin. “We’re continuing to lose people just because we’re not paying attention to things around us. Take today seriously. Command Sgt. Maj. Rocco and I are committed to making your stay in Germany as safe as possible.”

Displays in the Tony Bass Gym featured interactive demonstrations ranging from proper load securement vehicles to ergonomically healthy office workstations.

“The Safety Day event is to bring Soldiers, civilians and local nationals alike together and expose them to different agencies available to promote health, safety and the environment,” said John Rice, Safety

and Occupational Health manager for the garrison. As for risks unique to Germany, driving the autobahn with its faster speed limits and multitude of German signs can easily overwhelm drivers in the commu-nity, increasing the likelihood of having a serious accident, he added.

In addition, May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Warmer weather in spring and summer are the peak riding months across Europe for both motorcyclists and bicyclists, which increases the risk of becoming a statistic, said Rice.

For more information, visit http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/installation/safety.asp.

Photo by Shayna Brouker

Members of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Fire Department stand ready to explain fire safety at Safety Day May 11.


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News flashDental Clinic closures

The Wiesbaden Dental Clinic will be closed on the afternoon of May 29.

Health Clinic closuresThe Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic will be

closed May 22 and 25 all day for the training and national holidays.

New Passport Office hoursThe Military Personnel Division of the Passport

Office has new hours: On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. is for walk-ins and 1-4 p.m. is for appointments with walk-ins on a space-available basis. The office is closed Tuesday. On Thursday, appointments (with walk-ins on a space-available basis) are 9 a.m. to noon; 1-4 p.m. are for walk-ins and 4-6 p.m. are for evening ap-pointments. To schedule an appointment call mil 548-1603/1605 or civ (0611) 143-548-1603/1605.

Tax Office hoursThe office will be closed May 22 and 25 for a

training holiday and Memorial Day, respectively. Finally, May 29 will be the last day for walk-ins. In addition, the last day to make an appointment will be June 5 and the close of business is June 15.

Bicycle safetyBicycle operators and passengers on U.S.

forces installations must wear an approved helmet properly fastened under the chin. Other safety rules include not using cell phones or wearing listening devices that impede hearing and the detection of impending danger; using a headlight that emits a white light and a tail light that emits a red light and wearing light-colored clothing or reflective accessories when riding at night or in low light; and bicycle wheels must have two reflectors mounted 180 degrees apart on the spokes. Bicycle pedals must have reflectors designed and placed to be vis-ible from the front and rear of the bicycle during darkness. Note: As an exception, local national personnel are not required to wear a safety helmet when riding a bicycle on U.S. military installations in Germany. It is, however, highly recommended that they do so.

Proper disposal of vehiclesVehicle owners are responsible for properly

de-registering and disposal of their vehicles prior to leaving Germany. Options include shipping it, selling it,or donating it to MWR. Refer to Army in Europe Regulation 190-1 for specific instructions.Personnel who depart theater without shipping or properly disposing of their vehicle will be charged as a subject in an MP report.

VA representative visitRepresentatives of the Department of Veterans

Affairs will be at U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden June 17 and July 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to help inform service members about benefits they are entitled to and eligible for as a result of their service. Additional days may be added based on local population need and interest.

budget, camping in Germany and how to cook traditional German foods like potato salad. Marrianne Jessen’s “A Taste of Germany” seminar, for example, taught the difference between German sausages and shared the secrets of her mother’s German potato salad recipe.

A special “spouse showcase” had community members’ talents on display, ranging from photography and glass art to plein air painting and health coaching.

“There’s a lot of skill and talent in this community that doesn’t get recognized,” said Gina Twyman, community outreach director for the Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club.

Seeking such talent was Kimberly Miller, a Red Cross volunteer who came to the event to network.

“I’m trying to meet people and I figured this would be the best way to do that,” she said.

ACS offers sponsorship training for spouses, Spouse Chat sessions every Wednesday, a Foreign-Born Spouses Program, Hearts Apart for spouses of deployed, extended temporary duty or geo-graphically separated Soldiers and more. For more information visit http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/mwr/acs.asp.

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Photo by Anemone Rueger

Col. Mary Martin, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, speaks at the bi-annual Business & Professional Women symposium at the Wiesbaden Chamber of Commerce May 8, stressing the values of authenticity and respect for others and encouraging them to “not be afraid to lead.” The association promotes equal opportunities, professional development and network-ing for women in leadership roles.

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An Apfelblüte a dayThe annual Apple Blossom Festival takes place every sec-ond weekend in May in the northern Wiesbaden district of Naurod, celebrating the fruit and all its products as Naurod is surrounded by apple plantations. The festival parade May 10 featured greetings in the shape of floats from all over the world, as well as the newly elected an-nual apple blossom queen. Visitors enjoyed local treats including apple wine, apple juice, apple cake and more.

Bike to workJoe Harris, acting chief of Outdoor Rec-reation, leads the way for commuters enter-ing the Clay Kaserne Access Control Point during the National Bike to Work Day May 15, an annual event that promotes biking as an option for com-muters. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation led guided tours from Hainerberg to Clay Kaserne at 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. For information on bike routes in the area, visit http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/docs/GarrisonBikeProgram.pdf.


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Community notes ... Community notesCommunity Information Exchange

The next CIE will be held May 26 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Community Activity Center (Little Italy). The com-munity is welcome to attend or follow along on the “Garrison Wiesbaden” Facebook page. See slides at http://www.wi-esbaden.army.mil/sites/news/CIB/CIB.pdf. Asian-American and Pacific Islander observance

5th Signal Command hosts the 2015 Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance May 28 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Tony Bass Gym. There will be a key-note speaker, food sampling, dance demonstrations, cultural displays and more. Contact Sgt. 1st Class Maxine Blackwood at [email protected] or call mil 565-3040. Seminar on PTSD

The Education Center and the VFW Post 27 host a public service seminar: “Strategies and skills to cope with and over-come PTSD and trauma issues while attending college” May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Soldier for Life Center (Bldg. 1023E, Classroom 4). Contact the Wiesbaden Edu-cation Center at mil 548-1302 or civ 0611-143-548-1302, or email [email protected] for more information.Senior Baccalaureate Service

There will be a Senior Baccalaureate Service at Hain-erberg Chapel May 31 at 3 p.m. with a special guest speaker. Call mil 548-7174 / civ (0611)143-548-7174 for more information. Sensory-friendly film

Army Community Service hosts a sensory-friendly film version of the movie “Home” June 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tony Bass Auditorium. The film will have lower noise and increased lighting for individuals that have sensory challenges. RSVP is required and there is a small cost; contact ACS Exceptional Family Mem-

ber Program at mil 548-9201 or civ (0611) 548-9201. Holly-Eva Blood Drive

The fifth annual Holly-Eva Blood Drive will be held June 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. The goal is to collect 108 pints of blood to put the Holly-Eva total at 500 pints donated.

Exchange ‘Patriot Pet’ photo contest

Enter a photo of your pet in the Exchange’s “Patriot Pet” photo contest for a chance to a $500 grand prize, $100 for two second place winners and $50 for four third place win-ners. Enter May 2-29 at https://www.shopmyexchange.com/patriotfamily. Concerts on the Lawn

USAG Wiesbaden and Wi-esbaden Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreatiomn will host the U.S. Army Europe Band for a summer concert series, “Concerts on the Lawn,” at Kroesen Loop in the Newman Village Housing Area on Clay Kaserne. Community members should bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. The event is free, and there will be food and drinks available for purchase. The first concert featuring the Concert Band is June 18 and starts at 6 p.m. All others begin at 7 p.m. July 9 is the Chorus; July 23 is Jazz; Aug. 20 is the Dixieland Band; and Aug. 27 is the Show Band. Red Cross classes

Red Cross Wiesbaden of-fers a Summer Youth Program Orientation June 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the Red Cross Office (Bldg. 1206) on Clay Kaserne. Youth from 14 to 17 years old can join the Red Cross for a summer of fun service projects. Free Red Cross trainings include Citizen CPR, Be Red Cross Ready and Emergency Messages. Email [email protected] to sign up. MS support group

Army Community Service offers a multiple sclerosis support group every second Thursday of the month at Hain-erberg Housing Building 7790 (Texasstrasse 57, Apartment 1) at 5:30 p.m. Call (0611) 143-

548-9201 for more details.Sponsorship training

Soldier sponsorship train-ing is held quarterly and by request. The next training is July 16 at 1:30 at Bldg. 1023E. Contact Army Community Service at mil 548-1615 or civ (0611) 143-548-1615 or visit http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/local/sponsorship50.asp 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.USO 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 USO Rhein Main volunteer coordinator at mil 548-5103 or civ (0611) 7120-2880.Second (Indianhead) Division reunion

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is search-ing for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Divi-sion at any time. For informa-tion about the association and its 94th annual reunion in San Antonio, Texas Sept. 22-26, 2015, contact secretary-trea-

surer Bob Haynes at [email protected] or (224) 225-1202. Car 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.Breastfeeding support

Nursing 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].

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U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs

Special to the Herald Union

The Group of Seven Summit held in June just 12 miles south of Garmisch is expected to draw large numbers of protestors.

Those traveling to the area in the days leading up to, during or shortly after should expect potential road closures, travel delays and heightened security measures.

The G7 Summit brings together seven heads of state from Germany, the U.S., the U.K., France, Italy, Japan and Canada.

The summit will be held June 7-8 near Klais, Germany, just 20 minutes south of the U.S. Army installation in Garmisch.

If you’re in or around Garmisch from June 1-12, here’s what you need to know:

• Avoid the demonstrations. If you encounter one, move out of the area without delay. They can sponta-neously turn violent even with only a few agitators.

• Cooperate with German police, military police and security guards. Carry multiple identification documents with you at all times (such as your military identification and passport and SOFA card) and be prepared to show it to police officials in the event of a random security stop. Do not carry a knife, baseball bat, pepper spray, shock device or any other object that could be considered a weapon on you or in your car -- you could be detained and/or apprehended if you do.

• Avoid wearing a military uniform in public view to avoid any confrontations. Avoid unnecessary stops. Avoid exiting your vehicle while in uniform. Avoid wearing your uniform while escorting your children to and from and/or waiting at DoDDS bus stops located off the military installation in Garmisch. Do not wear a uniform while using public transportation or taxi services, or in public hotel areas.

• Avoid displaying military decals or unit affiliations on vehicles. Do not openly display military equipment or field gear inside your vehicle. Do not display NATO School or other base parking permits.

• Use plain civilian luggage. Avoid carrying military-looking bags such as duffle bags and assault packs. Ensure luggage tags do not show a rank or military address.

• Keep a low profile. Be inconspicuous. Your dress, conduct and mannerisms should not attract attention and should blend in with those of host nation citizens. Do not wear distinctly military items or typically U.S. items. Avoid speaking loudly in English or in ways that attract attention.

• Practice good OPSEC. Avoid answering ques-tions about any base security measures, numbers of guards or other security personnel, lodging locations or itineraries of dignitaries or VIP personnel, or other sensitive topics. Report any suspicious questioning to your organization’s security officer or the Community Force Protection Office.

• Don’t get stuck. Trains will not be running

between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald/Innsbruck June 7-8. Bus service will be implemented. Train schedules are available at www.bahn.de.

• Think before you post something on the Internet. Do not post sensitive information on any Internet social media forum such as Facebook. This includes base security measures or the current presence of dignitaries or other VIPs on the base or in the Edelweiss Hotel.

• Know who you are signing into the military instal-lation. Do not sign-in a stranger or someone you just met. Access Control Points will be closely monitored.

• Practice common-sense crime prevention mea-sures at your home. If your house is near or on an anticipated demonstration path, move your car off the street and park it at a remote location or in a garage. Close driveway gates and your window shutters dur-ing demonstrations.

• Be especially mindful of your children’s activi-ties and locations during this time. Parents should be aware of any developing security problems related to protestors.

• Report suspicious activity. If you notice any suspicious activity near the kasernes, or observe any acts of vandalism or violence, report it by calling the military police immediately at 114 if you are on a military installation. Call the German Police at 110 if you are outside the military installation.

Stay informed. Travel updates, advisories and other G7 Summit information are available on the USAG Bavaria website at www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/G7.

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Things to do ... Things to doOpen Ohr FestivalThe Zitadelle Mainz hosts

an annual youth culture festival May 22-25, this year with the theme “Kein Land In Sicht” (no land in sight), focusing on Europe’s refugee policy. For more information visit www.openohr.de.

Traditional English teaJoin the Episcopal Church of St.

Augustine in Wiesbaden May 30 to take part in a traditional English afternoon tea, a tradition dating to the 1840s. Tickets are €9.50 for adults and €3 for children. There will be three sittings: 2-3 p.m., 3:15-4:15 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Email Heidi Grau-Easthill at [email protected] for tickets and information.

Medieval festival More than 300 medieval reenactors,

80 vendors, a knights’ tournament, fire-eaters, jugglers, musicians and more will entertain visitors at the 9th annual Catzenelnbogener Ritterspiele (Great Medieval Festival in Katzenelnbogen)

June 6-7. The festival opens at 11 a.m. both days. Visit www.catzenelnbogener-ritterspiele.de for more information.

Whiskey tasting in a wagonSample what the Gaelic called “the

water of life” in a covered wagon through the vineyards of Hochheim. Tickets are €40 per person with a maximum of 15 people per tour.The price includes six

whiskeys, one drink, one beer and one alcohol-free drink. Tours are in German, and remaining dates are May 29 at 6 p.m. and May 30 at 4 p.m. The start and end points are Haus der Vereine at Wiesbadenerstrasse 1. For more information, visit www.wein-events.de.

Hochheim city toursHochheimer Stadtführer offers tours

of Hochheim’s old village, church, tim-ber-framed houses and vineyards. They 90 minutes and the price for groups of 20-25 guests is €40 each. Some English-speaking guides are available. Contact Achim Munck at (06146) 817-0309 or [email protected].

Trips and toursWiesbaden Outdoor Recreation of-

fers trips to French Riviera Adventure May 21-23, Memorial Day Weekend in Rovinj, Croatia May 21-25, Stras-bourg, France May 30, Disneyland Paris Express May 30, Venice, Italy

June 5-7, Alpine Hiking Tour in Zermatt, Switzerland June 10-14, Munich June 10-14, Europa Park June 13, Lon-

don Overnight June 17-19, Krakow, Poland June 18-22, Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg June 18-22, Asconia Jazz Festival in Switzerland June 25-28, Mystery Tours June 25 and July 16, Neuschwanstein July 25-26 and Edin-burgh, Amsterdam and Brussels Aug. 6-10. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

USO travelJoin the USO for trips to Normandy

May 21-25, Bratislava and Budapest May 21-25, Family-Friendly Castle Tour May 23, ZOOM Adventure Park & Zoo May 30, Milan Express May 30, Family-Friendly Vineyard Bike Tour May 30, Amsterdam Express May 30, Rhein Aflame July 4 and Luxembourg Blues & Jazz Rally July 18-19. Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 143-548-5106 for more information.

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See medieval hobbies like falconry at the Catzenelnbogener Ritterspiele June 6-7.

Take a hike: A guide to volksmarching in the Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden area

By Donald SeltzerVolksmarch Editor

R Many thanks to volks-marchers James Meredith, Dale Robison, Pat and Cheryl Patterson, Lew Har-rison and Johnette Scott for providing event brochures.R Take a moment to

grab a set of brochures from the Werber table and send them no-cost via MPS to Donald Seltzer, PSC 2 Box 10684, APO AE 09012.

Weekend of May 23-25

Freistroff, France (57320) — This French walk is west of Saarlouis and will be a bit of a drive

at 80 minutes. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 and 8 past Saarbrücken and toward Saarlouis, then pick up A620 toward Saarbrücken. Exit at Saarlouis-Mitte (3) and follow B405 to the French border. Continue on D918 and D3 toward Rémelfang, and D118M to the start at Freistroff. .Start: Complexe socio-culturel Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(10 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None.

Kleinblittersdorf-Sitterswald (66271) — You’ll find this walk on the French-German

border south of Saarbrücken near the town of Klein-blittersdorf. Or I think you’ll find it. The town name of Sitterswald did not show up on Google maps but the street and postal code returned Kleinblittersdorf on a search. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 and 620 to Saarbrücken. Take the B51 exit to connect with that road at the end of the ramp and turn left to head south toward Sarreguemines. Immediately after leaving Kleinblittersdorf (and before entering Auersmacher), turn left onto Kappellenstraße to follow it and IVV signs to the Sitterswald start.Start: Mehrzweckhalle at Nauwieserstraße 1 Saturday

and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) Trail: Un-known Award: None.

Weekend of May 30-31

Bingen-Kempten (55411) — Easily reached via autobahn, the Bingen-Kempten event of-

fers a scenic view of the Rhine river. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 643 toward Mainz and 60 toward Bingen, then exit at Bingen-Gaulsheim (14), and follow a secondary road with IVV signs to the start.Start: Sportheim Hassia at Mainzer Straße 197 Saturday

and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (5 km), 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (10 km) and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (20 km) Trail: Somewhat hilly, mostly fields with some woods Award: None.

Rennerod (56377) — Despite the hour-long drive, wanderers who can enjoy this walk

will find it in the pretty Hoher Westerwald region of central Germany. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66 toward Frankfurt and 3 toward Koblenz. Use the Ras-tstätte Limburg-West/B54 exit, and take B54 toward Siegen. Continue on B54 until the start at Rennerod.Start: Westerwaldhalle at Westerwaldstrasse 8 Saturday

and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Hilly, wooded areas Award: None.

Weekend of June 6-7

Allendorf (56370) — Expect a pretty walk in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus northwest

of Wiesbaden. Use Autobahns 66 toward Frankfurt and 3 toward Limburg, exit at Bad Camberg (44) and follow a secondary road to Beuerbach, Ket-ternschwalbach and Panrod. Change roads to head toward Burgschwalbach and Zollhaus and connect with B274 to reach the start.Start: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus at Hauptstrasse 67 Satur-

day 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.

Weekend of June 13-14

Bad Kreuznach (55545) — Former residents may enjoy a return visit to their one-time

home and see how the city has changed since the base was closed. Trails run through

city parks and wooded areas, and along the Ellerbach River. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 toward Mannheim, 63 toward Mainz, and 61 toward Bingen. Exit at Bad Kreuznach (51) and use B41 with IVV signs to reach the start.Start: Don Bosco-Schule at Ellerbach Strasse 10 Satur-

day and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 11 km) and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (21 km) Trail: Slightly hilly, neighborhoods, fields and woods Award: From previous events.

Hof/Westerwald (56472) — This event is north of Limburg and west of Giessen, and

features the scenery of the Hoher Westerwald area. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66 toward Frankfurt and 3 toward Limburg. Take the exit onto B49/B54 and use B54 north through Rennerod to connect with B414 to Hof.Start: Mehrzweckhalle on Tierparkstrasse Saturday: 6

a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km), 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 km), and 6-9 a.m. (42 km) Sunday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km), and 6-9 a.m. (42 km) Trail: Very hilly, wooded areas Award: None or patch and certificate (marathon).

Weekend of June 27-28

Wiesbaden-Klarenthal (65197) — This walk offers pretty wooded trails at this

Sunday-only event. From points east of Wiesbaden, use Autobahns 66 and 643 to reach Wiesbaden and, staying in the left lane, pick up the 2nd Ring toward Klarenthal. Turn left onto Klarenthaler Straße and shortly thereafter left again as IVV signs assist driv-ers in reaching the start. Wanderers in Wiesbaden should make their way to the 2. Ring (home of the Amelia Earhart Center). Use the 2. Ring away from the city center to reach Klar-enthaler Straße to follow IVV signs.Start: Sophie-und-Hans-Scholl-Schule

at Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 10 Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Hilly, woods Award: None.

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Schools page — Partners in education

Schoolbits Aukamm action

College and career readiness training for teachers is May 22 (no school for students) and May 29 is field day.Hainerberg highlights

Teacher in-service day is May 22 (no school for students). Middle school notes

May 28 is field day.High school happenings

May 25 is Memorial Day (no school); May 28-30 is a senior-directed play from 7-9 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room; June 2 is Thespian induction and awards ceremony 6-8 p.m. in the MPR; June 3 is the spring athletics awards ceremony 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the MPR; June 5 is the gradu-ation ceremony at the Kurhaus; and June 6 is the SAT test. Language immersion programs

Hainerberg Elementary School is offering a kindergarten through second grade Spanish immersion program and a grades 1-3 German immersion program. If you are interested in applying for your child’s consideration in one of these programs, contact the main office. School buses

The garrison encourages students to utilize the Department of Defense Dependents School buses that receive priority access to the installation. They are currently being utilized by less than 50 percent of those registered to ride them. For questions about acquiring a bus pass for your child, please call mil 337-2240 or civ (0611) 705-2240. Also, if buses are parked around school, dropping off or picking up students, drivers may pass them. It is a DoDEA and garrison expecta-tion that parents walk their child to and from school/bus stop. School registration

All Department of Defense Dependents Schools students, current and future, must register or re-register. Parents are urged not to wait until August. Dependent IDs

Wiesbaden students leaving campus during the school day must carry their Department of Defense dependent ID cards on- and off-campus with them. Guards will conduct checks periodically. You Made the Grade

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding military students who excel in the classroom with its You Made the Grade program, now in its fifteenth year. Students in first through 12th grades who maintain a B average or better are eligible to receive a coupon book filled with free offers and discounts. They can also enter the seminannual sweepstakes for gift cards worth $500, $1,500 or $2,000. For more information visit www.shopmyexchange.com. Bright Eyes program

Eligibility 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 Commu-nity Spouses Club sponsors the program, which provides eyeglasses to children in need. Contact Peter Witmer, school liaison officer, at [email protected] or mil 548-9305 or civ (0611) 143-548-9305.EMT certification possible through CTC

Central Texas College is now offering the Emergency Medical Technology certification program in Wiesbaden. Contact the representative for more information at mil 548-1307 or civ (0611) 143-548-1307 or email [email protected].

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‘Straight shooter’ Dr. Schloesser retiresBy Karl Weisel

Special to the Herald Union

“Tireless, caring, dedicated to taking care of Sol-diers and their families.”

“A straight shooter who doesn’t pull any punches — he tells it like it is.”

“Always looking out for everyone’s best interest.”These are just a few of the observations by friends

and coworkers about Dr. Robert Schloesser, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s director of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Schloesser, who will celebrate his 80th birthday in August, wraps up a highly lauded career this month of having served as a U.S. Army officer for 27 years including two tours to Vietnam, as an Army civilian for many more and having been recognized as a Dis-tinguished Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America.

As the main force in guiding how the wide range of FMWR support services are provided to Wiesbaden military community members, Schloesser has been an ever-present force — on the scene with a smile and expert guidance at weekend fun runs, helping MC July Fourth celebrations and constantly looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for service members and their Families serving overseas. He was also a significant contributor to USAG Wiesbaden being named the Army’s most outstanding military com-munity in successive Army Community of Excellence competitions.

Dr. Robert Kandler, former USAG Wiesbaden deputy to the commander and a fellow U.S. Army vet-eran who worked with Schloesser in various capacities for nearly 25 years, called him “a change agent who represents all that is best in both an Army officer and as a civil servant — the consummate MWR professional who cares deeply about the community he serves.”

“His leadership and creativity made the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation the best in the Army,” Kan-dler said.

Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Europe’s command inspector general and former USAG Wiesbaden com-mander, said Schloesser “cares for Soldiers and the community like no one else with whom I’ve served in 27 years.

Carstens said he will miss “Dr. Bob’s (as he was known around the Wi-esbaden military community) honesty, his sense of teamwork and his can-do attitude. Whatever the gar-rison commander asked him to do, he delivered … at a scale and degree of quality that was well beyond the anticipated result.”

Schloesser, a native of Newark, N.J., grew up around the military as his father served as the sergeant major of the 15th Signal Regiment on Fort Monmouth, N.J. As a Boy Scout, he achieved the rank of Eagle in 1951.

“I made my decision as a young guy in grammar school that I wanted to serve in the military. I wanted the excitement of being a Soldier,” he said.

While “bad eyes” kept him out of West Point, Schloesser said he went on to become an officer in 1958 — commanding at the company, battalion and

brigade levels — with a Reserve Officer Training Corps commission.

He also volunteered to serve in Viet-nam, arriving for his first of two tours on Christmas day of 1962. “I ran a small depot on the Saigon River and was there when they overthrew President (Ngo Dinh) Diem (president of the Republic of Vietnam).”

During that time, while sharing a private home with air medical evacuation (Dust-off) crew members, Schloesser said he frequently volunteered to serve as a door gunner on rescue missions. “You just did those kinds of things as a single guy because you thought you were immortal.”

From a time when few American Sol-diers were serving in the country, Schloesser returned in 1968 to join some 550,000 Americans in Vietnam.

Retiring from the military in 1984, Schloesser went on to work for private industry for six years before returning to U.S. Army Europe, serving in various capacities, including as director of MWR in the Balkans with operations in Bosnia and Kosovo.

“That was a seven-days-a-week, 24-hours-a-day operation,” Schloesser said, describing the various ways he and his fel-low MWR employees tried to enhance the quality of life for those serving as part of the international peacekeeping mission — bringing fitness equipment to remote sites, organizing runs and offering the first video teleconference calls for separated military families. “We felt like we were really doing something of value.”

Between various jobs as a civilian, Schloesser earned a doctorate in organizational lead-ership at the age of 69 from Oklahoma University. He has also continued throughout his various careers to play a role in helping young people find direction

through the Boy Scouts. During his many years

serving Uncle Sam in Europe both as an Army officer and Department of the Army ci-vilian, he has seen many U.S. installations come and go.

“I was here during the peak of the Cold War when we were on a war footing,” Schloesser said, looking back to a time when Americans were spread out around Europe. “It was a different world.”

In 2008 Schloesser managed the closure of the Hanau military community — where he had served as a young officer early in his military career.

Heinz Kaffenberger, director of the Logistics Cen-ter, Wiesbaden, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, and former director of logistics for the 104th Area Support Group in Hanau and Wiesbaden, said from his first encounter with the hard-charging Hanau closure manager in 2006, he appreciated him as an individual who always “gets it done … (is) fair … takes care of the mission while making sure employees and custom-ers always come first.”

“He made the garrison MWR a team that sought to serve the community and believed they could meet any challenge put in their way and achieve excellence,” said Cecilia Kandler, USAG Wiesbaden director of Child, Youth and School Services.

Now, Schloesser and his wife of 50 years — an-other major contributor to Soldier and family quality of life as a volunteer who helped establish a veterans center in Hanau and serves as “Grandma Joyce” during American Girl Doll socials at the Wiesbaden Library among other projects — are heading off to retirement in Augusta, Ga.

“I intend to write (a sequel to his Ph.D. “Officer Trust in Army Leadership”) and to travel,” he said, adding that he’ll miss “the old team” and the people he has encountered over the years in Germany.

“I’m always amazed at how many people greet me on the street,” Schloesser said. “Because of my job, you get an awful lot of visibility. … We’re never aware that we’re in the midst of the best days of our lives until they’re passed.”

USAG Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin thanked Schloesser and his wife Joyce for their service to the garrison.

“Dr. Bob and Joyce, from the entire USAG Wies-baden community, we wish you godspeed and a won-derful adventure,” she said. “Enjoy your ‘best days.’”

Photo by Karl Weisel

Dr. Robert Schloesser, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden director of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, wel-comes community members to one of many July Fourth celebrations in the military community.

“(He) takes care of the mission while making sure employees and

customers always come first.” — Heinz Kaffenberger

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Sports and leisure

Sports shorts ... Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

The next run in FMWR’s 5k Fun Run series is aimed at honoring breast cancer survivors and raising awareness. The run takes place May 30 at the Clay Kaserne Fitness Center. Registration is from 7-8:30 a.m. The first 200 people to reg-ister receive a free t-shirt. Joggers, walkers, kids and pets are welcome. Youth baseball clinic

The Mainz Athletics Baseball and Softball Club hosts a clinic with former Major League Baseball players from the MLB Players Alumni Association June 17 from 4-7 p.m. The clinic is free and open to players ages six to 16. Former players will sign autographs afterward. Sign up by sending an email with the subject “MLBPAA Clinic” to [email protected]. Call Robin Limmeroth at (0179) 203-8541 for more information. Community softball team

The Wiesbaden Eagles softball team is looking for dedicated players who wish to represent the community. Contact Ray Domenech at (0179) 918-6492 or send an email to [email protected]. Community golf

Rheinblick Gold Course offers a 9-hole scramble starting at 6 p.m. Mondays for teams of four with a maximum participa-tion of 15 teams. Tournaments will run May through August except for training and federal holidays. Rheinlick also offers a Friday night scramble with a shotgun start at 6 p.m., except for Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 which will begin at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.wiesbaden.armymwr.com/europe/wiesbaden for details.

Photos by Mackinley Bullock

Warp-speed WarriorsKevin Alveredo, a junior at Wiesbaden High School (third from left) and Alfred Freed, a se-nior (seventh from left) get set for the 800 meter event during the Department of Defense Depen-dents School-Europe track meet May 8 at WHS. The boys came in tenth with 75.75 points and the girls came in eighth with 80 points. Photo top right: Senior Jason Fisico competes in the mile. Photo far right: Senior Cierra Martin takes off ahead of Demi Colón-Rios and an opponent in the 400-meter run. Photo right: Senior Ramel Walker clears the bar in the high jump.

Run to HonorRunners, joggers, walkers and passen-gers take off on the route during USAG Wi-esbaden Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Run to Honor at Clay Kaserne May 16. Close to 100 people participated in the five-kilometer run that aimed to honor the service and sacrific-es of military men and women.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ralph Martin

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By Lt. Col. (P) Ricardo Nannini, PharmD, MBA, Deputy Army Pharmacy

Consultant

Costs associated with compounded pharmaceutical products have risen dramatically over the last several years. According to a Military Times article published in February 2015, the Depart-ment of Defense spent $746 million in 2014, up from $259 million in 2013. The article references DoD-provided data indicating that DoD expenditures for compounded prescriptions amount to $6 million per day.

While the patient is only responsible for paying the $17 co-pay per prescrip-tion, the cost to the military health system may be more than a typical prescription product. The average cost per compounded prescription is $2,135, with claims for a single compounded prescription exceeding $10,000. This billing practice is resulting in a sig-nificant expense, and having a negative impact on any savings generated by the MHS pharmacy operations.

The difference in the compounded prescriptions responsible for increased costs and traditional patient-specific compounding is the result of a heav-ily marketed industry for products not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These products claim to fill a niche market for pain relief, dermatologic conditions and other disorders where no FDA-approved product exits. Many of the ingredients are non-FDA approved, and there is limited evidence-based medicine sup-porting the indication and/or delivery method of the compounded product.

Advocates for compounding argue that the compounded medications for pain management are reducing the need for oral opiate analgesics; however, there is limited evidence of safety and effectiveness supporting this claim. Not all of the products associated with increased costs are for pain. Some are for wrinkles, scars, and other dermatologic indications.

Army Medicine’s efforts have been to increase awareness among military treatment facility providers to the associated costs and refill strategies employed by compounding pharmacies. The patient’s provider is in the best position to make a determination if a patient will benefit from a compounded medication. Prescribing compounded medications should be followed up with periodic patient assessment to determine benefit, risks and the need to continue therapy. One challenge is that many providers may not know that they have patients receiving compounded pre-

scriptions from outside compounding pharmacies. In addition, MTF providers may not be aware of the strategies used by the compounding pharmacy industry to market and increase prescribing for compounded prescriptions.What are compounded prescriptions?

Healthcare providers typically think of compounded prescriptions, such as pediatric liquid preparations, as a method to transform a FDA-approved tablet or capsule into a liquid prepara-tion that is not commercially available and easier to administer to the patient. Other examples of routine compound-ing include preparations made without excipients known to be allergenic to a specific patient. Pharmacists also com-pound a variety of topical preparations that are not available commercially to fill a specific patient’s clinical needs determined by the prescribing provider.

Reasons for compounding aim to fill the need for non-commercially available dosage forms, drug shortages or where the commercial product is simply not tolerated by an individual patient. These examples of traditional compounding are relatively inexpensive, with an additional and reasonable pharmacy compounding fee charged by the retail pharmacy. In some cases, such products are prepared by the local MTF pharmacy at a cost lower than that charged by the network pharmacies.

Compounded prescriptions associ-ated with increased costs use bulk active ingredients, which are either non-FDA approved drugs and/or transformed into a non-FDA approved drug product. For example, compounded products combine multiple active ingredients from bulk powders, injectable and/or transformed tablets/capsules to produce a non-commercially available route of delivery for these agents. The com-pounded products are usually applied topically and may contain as many as six (or more) active drug ingredients depending on the marketed indication. Compounding pharmacies market these products for dermatologic conditions, neuropathies, pain, inflammation and other uses.Safety concerns

The compounding pharmacies claim that their topical preparations target the affected areas directly, without causing systemic side effects. However, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices recently presented concern for com-pounded topical pain preparations in an article published in their January/February 2015 issue of SAFE Medicine,

entitled, “Designer pain creams and ointments are profitable for compound-ing pharmacies but risky for patients and children.” The article alerts providers and patients to the potential risks of using compounded prescriptions, and presents cases where adverse effects and harm have been associated with their use.

Concerns highlighted in the ISMP article include central nervous system and cardiac toxicity following topical administration, and children being exposed to compounded medications unintentionally after coming into contact with the product applied to a parent’s skin. Other concerns include safe storage of compounded medicines outside of the reach of children, and lack of awareness that compounded prescription packaging may not be child resistant. Providers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals should counsel patients on the potential risks, appropriate use and safe storage of compounded prescriptions to prevent adverse events and harm.Compounding pharmacy practices

The compounding pharmacy industry primarily operates by accepting pre-scriptions from providers or patients submitted through the mail or by fax, and filling them for delivery to the patient using in-house mail services.

The compounding pharmacy mail service is not associated with the TRI-CARE Mail Order Pharmacy known as Home Delivery. Compounding pharmacies may also use automatic refills, to ensure that the patient receives another prescription and that another claim is submitted to TRICARE. The compounding pharmacies submit claims directly to the TRICARE Pharmacy Program.

The Defense Health Agency Phar-macy Work Group is aware of several practices that may be increasing sales of compounded prescriptions. For ex-ample, compounding pharmacies may encourage automatic refills by includ-ing printed language on the network pharmacy’s pre-printed prescription form. The prescribing provider must actively check a box or indicate on the form that no refills were authorized when they were prescribed; otherwise, the compounding pharmacy may au-tomatically refill the prescription and submit subsequent claims.

Also, the DHA reports that patients have received prescriptions refills without their provider’s knowledge. Providers who become aware of this practice should call his/her patient to assess if continued use of the product is of clinical value, and call the compound-ing pharmacy to cancel the prescription, if necessary.

Compounding pharmacies are mar-keting directly to MTF providers and TRICARE beneficiaries. Healthcare professionals who become aware of such practices should report them to their chain of command.

The Centers for Medicare and Med-icaid Services (CMS) do not cover non-FDA approved ingredients contained in compounded prescriptions. Private health systems provide compounded products, when indicated, using in-house pharmacies. The Department of Veterans Affairs also provides in-house compounded products on a limited basis. DHA recently established a screening process, including a prior authoriza-tion, which became effective on May 1, 2015, to govern claims associated with compounded medications.

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Compound prescription medications — what are they?

For your health

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Movie plots

At the movies May 21-31

Mad Max: Fury Road — An apocalyptic story is set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There’s Max, a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. Fu-riosa is a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland.

Woman in Gold — Maria Altmann, an oc-togenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.

San Andreas — A sudden and destructive magnitude earthquake that registers 9.5 on the Richter scale leaves California in peril as it tears through the state, leaving a horrible path of destruction in its wake as it heads to San Francisco, where scien-tists have predicted it will cause the most damage. As it rips apart the West Coast bit by bit, Ray (Dwayne Johnson), a rescue chopper pilot, saves his estranged wife Emma (Carla Gugino), after the restau-rant she was in at the top of a high rise building starts to collapse. He then gets a call from their daughter Blake (Alexan-dra Daddario), who is in San Francisco trapped in a car in a garage, abandoned by her mother’s new boyfriend, Daniel (Ioan Gruffudd). Ray and Emma try to get to San Francisco to save their daughter before it’s too late.

Tomorrowland — From Disney comes two-time Oscar (R) winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrow-land,” starring Academy Award (R) win-ner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Cloo-ney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “To-morrowland.” What they must do there changes the world — and them — forever. Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof, Bird and Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

Tony Bass AuditoriumMay 21 — Mad Max Fury Road (R) 7 p.mMay 22 — Tomorrowland (PG) 7 p.mMay 23 — Woman in Gold (PG-13) 4 p.m Tomorrowland (PG) 7 p.m.May 24 — Tomorrowland (PG) 4 p.mMay 25 — ClosedMay 26 — ClosedMay 27 — ClosedMay 28 — Tomorrowland (PG) 7 p.mMay 29 — San Andreas (PG-13) 7 p.mMay 30 — Aloha (PG-13) 4 p.m. San Andreas (PG-13) 7 p.mMay 31 — Aloha (PG-13) 2 p.m. San Andreas (PG-13) 5 p.m

A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him in “Aloha.”

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter in “San Andreas.”

Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory, in “Tomorrowland.”

Editor’s note: Renovations of the Taunus Movie Theater began Jan. 12, and until mid-July movies will be shown at Tony Bass Auditorium (Clay Kaserne Building 1043). The movies listing was the most current at the time of publication. Visit www.herald-union.com/movie-schedulewiesbaden/wiesbaden-taunus-theater/ for the most up-to-date showings.

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Story and photos by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs office

This must be what heaven is like.The thought is undoubtedly what

goes through every flower fiend’s mind as they enter the sprawling scene at Keukenhof Gardens: bursts of crimson, lilac, butter yellow and tangerine, dappled with green stems, hills and rivers of tulips begging you to dive in. A stroll through Keuken-hof feels more like a swim through a fragrant ocean of petals, and a tour in Europe is incomplete without at least one visit to this unique oasis, just four and a half hours’ drive from Wiesbaden.

It’s indeed difficult to argue with the park’s claim as “the most beautiful garden in the world.” Its roots began in the 15th century when Countess Jacqueline of Bavaria gathered fruits and vegetables from the gardens and surrounding dunes for her kitchen — hence the name Keukenhof, which means “kitchen garden.”

Opening in 1950 as a permanent exhibition for spring, it boasts more than seven million bulbs in bloom and 800 varieties of tulips. This year, it was open only from March 20 to May 17 as tulips have a short blooming period. The theme was Holland’s other national treasure, the impressionist artist Vincent Van

Gogh, honored with a tulip display made in his likeness.

An exhibit called Tulpomania paid homage to the Netherlands’ most famous export, offering tulip trivia, tulip-planting tips, bulbs for sale and even the opportunity to christen a tulip after oneself. It was interesting to learn that tulips originate in Turkey and China, not Holland, and that the name comes from the Persian word tulipan, which means turban — referring to the shape of the bulb.

Seemingly endless rows of tulips showcased more variety than imag-inable (who knew some had petals with ruffled edges?). The deep violet, almost black variety was named “Van Gogh,” a stark contrast to the cheery yellow “Spongebob.” A fantastically fuchsia tulip was named “Hot Pants.”

In addition to tulips, the park fea-tures greenhouses filled with orchids, lilies and other blooms. The orchid display in particular was astound-ing, a testament to love. Orchids hung from white wooden branches, 10-foot-tall letters spelling L-O-V-E, a man and woman atop what looked like a wedding cake, and more.

Humanity is surely at its best while wandering through fields of flowers, children included. They were further pacified with free ac-cess to a small petting zoo, with placid goats, bunnies and chickens

Tulipmania

Visitors admire an array of orchids at the Beatrix Pavilion, where orchids, anthuriums and bromelias are on display for eight weeks. Photo left: Visitors stroll through rows of tulips during the second-to-last weekend at Keukenhof Gardens.

Tulips are arranged in the likeness of Van Gogh’s self-portrait. Families interact with adventurous goats at Keukenhof’s petting zoo. A couple strolls as others rest under a tree among tulips.

welcome pets and food. In the center of the park, a small stage invited

weary flower-watchers to sit down and enjoy a classical music performance paired with cham-pagne and strawberries served by attendees in period dress. Cafes, restaurants and waffle ven-dors throughout the park ensure you’re fueled for a day full of wandering. Whiffs of warm waffles topped with powdered sugar were just

as enticing as the floral scents wafting through the breeze.

The most difficult part was putting down the camera to simply take it all in. The experi-ence is truly a feast for the senses, a welcome respite from the blue-glaring screens and electronic overload of everyday life.

But to experience Holland’s brand of floratherapy will have to wait until next year. The gardens open in 2016 from March 24 to May 16. For more information visit http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/.

Indulge in aromatherapy at the Netherlands’ Keukenhof Gardens

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Story and photos by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs office

This must be what heaven is like.The thought is undoubtedly what

goes through every flower fiend’s mind as they enter the sprawling scene at Keukenhof Gardens: bursts of crimson, lilac, butter yellow and tangerine, dappled with green stems, hills and rivers of tulips begging you to dive in. A stroll through Keuken-hof feels more like a swim through a fragrant ocean of petals, and a tour in Europe is incomplete without at least one visit to this unique oasis, just four and a half hours’ drive from Wiesbaden.

It’s indeed difficult to argue with the park’s claim as “the most beautiful garden in the world.” Its roots began in the 15th century when Countess Jacqueline of Bavaria gathered fruits and vegetables from the gardens and surrounding dunes for her kitchen — hence the name Keukenhof, which means “kitchen garden.”

Opening in 1950 as a permanent exhibition for spring, it boasts more than seven million bulbs in bloom and 800 varieties of tulips. This year, it was open only from March 20 to May 17 as tulips have a short blooming period. The theme was Holland’s other national treasure, the impressionist artist Vincent Van

Gogh, honored with a tulip display made in his likeness.

An exhibit called Tulpomania paid homage to the Netherlands’ most famous export, offering tulip trivia, tulip-planting tips, bulbs for sale and even the opportunity to christen a tulip after oneself. It was interesting to learn that tulips originate in Turkey and China, not Holland, and that the name comes from the Persian word tulipan, which means turban — referring to the shape of the bulb.

Seemingly endless rows of tulips showcased more variety than imag-inable (who knew some had petals with ruffled edges?). The deep violet, almost black variety was named “Van Gogh,” a stark contrast to the cheery yellow “Spongebob.” A fantastically fuchsia tulip was named “Hot Pants.”

In addition to tulips, the park fea-tures greenhouses filled with orchids, lilies and other blooms. The orchid display in particular was astound-ing, a testament to love. Orchids hung from white wooden branches, 10-foot-tall letters spelling L-O-V-E, a man and woman atop what looked like a wedding cake, and more.

Humanity is surely at its best while wandering through fields of flowers, children included. They were further pacified with free ac-cess to a small petting zoo, with placid goats, bunnies and chickens

Tulipmania

Visitors admire an array of orchids at the Beatrix Pavilion, where orchids, anthuriums and bromelias are on display for eight weeks. Photo left: Visitors stroll through rows of tulips during the second-to-last weekend at Keukenhof Gardens.

Tulips are arranged in the likeness of Van Gogh’s self-portrait. Families interact with adventurous goats at Keukenhof’s petting zoo. A couple strolls as others rest under a tree among tulips.

welcome pets and food. In the center of the park, a small stage invited

weary flower-watchers to sit down and enjoy a classical music performance paired with cham-pagne and strawberries served by attendees in period dress. Cafes, restaurants and waffle ven-dors throughout the park ensure you’re fueled for a day full of wandering. Whiffs of warm waffles topped with powdered sugar were just

as enticing as the floral scents wafting through the breeze.

The most difficult part was putting down the camera to simply take it all in. The experi-ence is truly a feast for the senses, a welcome respite from the blue-glaring screens and electronic overload of everyday life.

But to experience Holland’s brand of floratherapy will have to wait until next year. The gardens open in 2016 from March 24 to May 16. For more information visit http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/.

Indulge in aromatherapy at the Netherlands’ Keukenhof Gardens

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Softball

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hen they’re older, they won't be lost!

The Wiesbaden Highschool Baseball team pauses for a group photo after the American Red Cross donated a fi rst aid kit to them. From left to right stand Trey Schreurs, Josh Childs, N’ton Schiers, Mackenzie Childs, Morgan Hershfeldt, Alec Schreurs and Zachary Natal, while Dylan Blackmon and Peyton Childs kneel in front. Photo by Mackenzie Childs

Peyton Childs and his friend Eric Keller stand for a photo together at the baseball fi elds. Photo by Mackenzie Childs

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Sophomore Breana Lauren Fischer working hard on her surrealist’s plant assignment. Photos by Angel Alcala

Senior Tatiana Schwartz working on her surrealist’s assignment. Photo by Angel Alcala

Senior Jordan Baumann-Brown and sophomore Breana Lauren Fischer having a laugh while work-ing on their surrealist’s assignments.

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This week’s solution!Courtesy of thinks.com

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1FH in Schwedelbach, Hauptstr.17, av now, Unfurn, 1livrm,1dinrm, 2+2BR, 1kitchen, 2baths,1basem, 1attic, approx 150sqm€850+utl Contact Franz Wiesche-mann 0631-341950 or 0160-90776421

Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, 1FSH,built in 2002,5BR, 2baths, studio,fire place, BIK, garage, 258sqm livspace, yard, €1900. Avail June 6.0160-5912616 or 0170-3038338

230sqm, new modern house,6rms, 2baths, 1guest bath, floor-heating, fire place, built-in kit-chen, balcony, 2 garage, terrace,green yard, electric blends, elec-tric garage gate, SAT+DSL equip-ped, nice location in Weilerbach(5min to Ramstein AirBase),€1990+utl, Tel. 015254104105 (af-ter 2:00 pm) or [email protected]

67735 Mehlbach, FSH, 160sqm,3BR, liv/dinrm, BIK, lrg garden,1000sqm prop, garage, big base-ment, open fireplace, coveredterr, balc, nice view. Quiet area, €1140 + util. Avail June 1, Call:0151-20106428 or 0179-5626255

Beautiful completely renovatedand modernized FSH in Hoehei-noed, Quiet area with a greatview! 19 km to Landstuhl, 300m²,4 BR + 1 Studio + office-room,2 Baths, Liv/Din-Area w. fireplace,Storage, Basement, BIK w. pan-try, Separate Guest-House on pro-perty, 2 Garages + 1 Carport,Yard, Patio, Pets neg., Avail:Now, Rent: 2220 Euro + 120 Eurofor garages + util.NO FINDER’SFEE!For more information pleasecontact G.I. Bill Pay Service & Re-al Estate at 06371-465407 or0160-1065196, Email: [email protected]. For further listings,please view our website at www.gibillpay.com/realestate

Freestanding 1 Fam House Land-stuhl City, €2020, [email protected],

Lovely renovated home in Enken-bach, €865 Rent, 0162-9372525 /[email protected]

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Hohenecken new House 160sqm5min. to Vog Perfect for couple!2BR 1.5baths, BIK, sunroom,yard, double garage, 2patios. NoPets please. Av now. €980+util.No Realtor! Call 0176-20569216

House for rent in Mehlbach.NoFinder's Fee!206 sqm livingspace, BIK, big living/dining-room, 5 bedrooms, 3 ba-throoms.high standard, tile floorswith floor heating, wooden cei-lings, electric blinds, , low heatingcoasts.garage and parking space,No Pets! 1500,-- € + utile Call06374 993311 or 0171 3631531for more information.

House for rent near RAB,€1200,148sqm, 3BR, 1 officerm,liv/dinrm, fire place, BIK, bathrm,guest toilet, sunrm, double gara-ge, garden, 06313-9718951 or017655579844

House in Kindsbach 5bedrooms,kitch, dining-living room, studio,4bath, sauna, garage, 290m², rent2100+utl. No finder's fee. Englishspoken. Please call 06371-64521

House w/yard Matzenbach,180sqm, 3BR, 3bath, liv/dinrm,new BIK, office, laundryrm, openfirepl, big balcony, terrace, stora-germ. €1095+Water €35+ €15 gar-bage per person. Deposit €1500.06381-1210 or 0177-3777240

Lovely renov. house in Kaisers-lautern-Erlenbach, av 1 June,5BR, kitch w/din area, 3 ba-throoms, garden, 170sqm, €1600,-The house will be rented with afully fitted kitchen, including refri-gerator, freezer and dishwasher.Pets welcome! Easy commute toRamstein and Kaiserslautern ba-ses. Open house is this Sundayfrom 3pm. Please call Judith forfurther info 0171 3136996

Low-Energy House compl newrenov 2007/2008 123sqm, 3BR,BIK, 2baths, livrm, dinrm 2basemrms, parking space in driveway,unobstructed views w/balc, quietside-street, near forest, great traf-fic access in Schopp 10min Vo-gelw. / 20min LRMC & RAB-Eastgate - No pets! €800+util+2modep Call: 06307-243 (lv msg) [email protected]

Lrg house in Weilerbach, excl.equipment. Approx. 280sqm,2balconies, terrace, garage+3prkspaces, nice property 600sqm.€2130+util. Avail now. I onlyspeak German. Tel: 06374-1461or 0176-68316718

Mackenbach row house, 5min toRAB, 134sqm, 3BR, BIK, liv/dinrm, 1bath, basement, terrace,small yard, park spot, no pets,€900+util, 06375304

Ramstein, House with Yard andGarage, 192sqm, 5 bedrooms,2.5 bathrooms, BIK, balcony, nopets, € 1270,00 + util. Call: 06371-44310

Modern FSH in Erzenhausen, 12km to RAB, 180 m²,3-4 BR, 3.5Baths, BIK, Liv/Din-Area, Garage,Yard, Patio, Floor-Heating, Fire-place, Pets allowed, Avail:Now,Rent: 1400 Euro + util., NoFinder's Fee!For more informationplease contact G.I. Bill Pay Ser-vice & Real Estate at 06371-465407 or 0160-1065196, Email:[email protected] fur-ther listings, please view our web-site at http://www.gibillpay.com/realestate

Schwedelbach, FSH, with gara-ge, property 583sqm, quiet area,live space 167sqm, modernequip, 4BR, 1bath, kitchen, guesttoil w/shower, hallway w/ closet,laundryrm, 2 car garage, no pets,€1305+util 06371-404202 or 0170-6173410

Townhouse New at Siegelbachclose to ROB, 4BR, Studio, BIK,Garage 1450€ 0176-61204301

Brand New Exclusive Penthousein the City! €499000, [email protected], 0176-61204301

Dplx-Katzweiler, €550K neg(€265K/€285Kea) 260sqm, 6bd,2.5bath, lots of storage, garage+3 parking. bus&train<500yds.Ralf 01520-9695617

!!!! Spesbach TLA, 5 min to RAB,amazing new 3 Bed w/ kitchenAFN Wifi, pets Ok [email protected]

KMC Services TLA 1 BedroomApartment in Ramstein Village 2minute drive to RAB €225.00 wee-kly rate or €750.00 Monthly 0176-99585239 / [email protected],

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(PCS Sale) 1995 Mazda RX7, Ja-panese specs, highly modifiedwith 430hp, garage kept, and wellmaintained by a Mazda professio-nal. Price is $15,000 and negotia-ble. Many extras included. [email protected] or 0151-10649124

1995 BMW 316 Compact (2 door)$1800, [email protected], great gas mileage, plen-ty of power for Autobahn. Call forappointment to see this nice car!!017655923176

2002 BMW 525i Sport Sedan,$9,995-, US Spec, Automatic,Leather, Sunroof, Cruise Control,Power Seats, Alloy, 12 monthsguarantee included, Excellent,New Service, Call: 0176 22730967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2003 Honda CR-V, $4900, SUV,Euro specs, 193,303 kms, Allwheel drive, A/C, sunroof, powerwindows/locks/mirrors, very relia-ble. Original owner. Call016091322440

2003 Saab 9-5 Linear Sport Se-dan, $6,995-, US Spec, Automa-tic, Leather, Sunroof, Cruise Con-trol, Power Seats, Alloy, ExcellentCondition, New Service, Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2004 Corvette Coupe, Comme-morative Ed, 27,500 miles, Exc.Cond, LeMans Blue, New Miche-lin Pilot Sport Run-flat Tires, Newbrakes and rotors, New battery, 4sp. Auto, Comfort Access, Lea-ther, Cruise, Power Everything,Dual Airbags, Moon Roof/Targa,HUD, Bose CD, ABS, TractionContrl, Active Handling, Dual Cli-mate, Sport Exhaust. Loud andfast. $24,500 obo. [email protected]; tel. 0711 722 48 680

2005 BMW X3 3.0i AWD,$12,495-, US Spec, Automatic,Navigation, Sport Package, Lea-ther, Sunroof, Cruise Control,Power Seats, Alloy, Excellent,New Service, Call:0176 22730967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2005 Lexus ES330, $11,000 obo,contact: [email protected] 0162-296-8217 Excellent condi-tion. Very clean, no rust/dents.New brakes front and rear. Newhigh performance rotors on thefront. All leather interior. 119k mi-les.2006 Honday Odyssey Touring,$10k obo. Silver with gray leatherinterior. 110k miles, rear sensors,back up camera, navigation, DVDentertainment system, passed in-spection on 5/10. [email protected] Mini Cooper, $8,695-, USSpec, Manual, Leather, Sunroof,Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Al-loy Wheels, Excellent Condition,Very Low Fuel Consumption,Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

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Küchen am RondellIf you are interested in a top quality kitchen for the lowest price in the region, “Küchen am Rondell” is where you will � nd it. � ey specialize in brand name appliances & kitchens from top German manufacturers at the most competitive price around. With easy autobahn routes from Wiesbaden, Mainz, Frankfurt and Darmstadt, it is easy to get to their showroom that houses one of the largest selections of kitchens anywhere. Prices are more than competitive with special deals of up to 75% o� normal retail price. � eir price quotes always include ap-pliances and they will be happy to take the measurements of your kitchen at no cost. Whether it is in the consultation stage or the installation stage of buying your kitchen, you will always have an English speaking kitchen consultant to assist you from start to � nish. � e installation of your kitchen is free and they will be happy to take your VAT forms so you will not have to pay tax. “Küchen am Rondell” has been serving American customers for many years and even have a special military discount for ID card holders. One more plus….they accept American dollars! What are you waiting for? Call for your appointment today.Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 3 • 64331 Weiterstadt • 06150-867160

Restaurant Piccolo MondoIf you happen to be craving some real, authentic Italian food, look no further than Piccolo Mondo in Mainz-Kastel. � e words “Piccolo Mondo” mean “small world,” but this restaurant is not small in size or � avor. It is a beautiful large restaurant with lots of room for special parties, hail & fairwells and other special events. Owned and operated by Luana Ielapi and her partner, Antonio Campisano, there is no detail to be missed in their ambiance, presentation and quality of their food. Besides o� ering the classic Italian fare such as pizza and pasta dishes, their sea-sonal specials are delightful. So far this year they o� ered tru� e pasta, mushrooms and several dishes with the famous white asparagus. � e kitchen chef Antonio Campisano also adds delightful meat and � sh dishes that never disappoint. � e friendly and attentive sta� at “Piccolo Mondo” is always willing to assist in helping you � nd the perfect wine for your meal. Now that the warm weather is here, make sure to head down to “Piccolo Mondo” for a lovely seat on their sunny terrace to enjoy the beautiful summer evenings ahead. Even if you can’t make it for dinner, just call in your lunch order and it will be ready for you when you arrive. Keep an eye out for their specials that are advertised in � e Herald Union monthly.

Brillen Voigt GmbH� e “Wiesbaden Optical Center” has just opened its doors in the new Wiesbaden Shopping Center. Owned and operated by Mr. Ralph Bieselt, you can be sure that quality and service will always come � rst. His team of professional and courteous employees are always eager to serve you and help you � nd the best pair of glasses possible. Specializing in lenses, frames and all kinds of eye protection, look no fur-ther than � e Wiesbaden Optical Center. Located right as you walk thru the main entrance of the Wiesbaden Shopping Center, the convenience could not be easier. � e Optical Center has the highest quality German-made lenses, a� ordable brand-name frames and stylish prescription sun glasses for all outdoor activities. To make it even easier, their friendly & helpful sta� is ready to assist you. � eir competent knowledge on all aspects of eyewear will not disappoint. Feel free to come in for a consultation for lenses & frames or even a personal consult on the best color & style for you. � ere is no need for a VAT form as all sales are tax-free! Keep an eye out for their ad in the Herald Union and � e Find-It Guide for monthly specials that make your visit to the Wiesbaden Optical Center even more worthwhile.Wiesbaden Shopping Center • 65189 Wiesbaden • 0611-94119320

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2007 Audi S4 Sedan, $20,995-,US Spec, Manual, Leather, Sun-roof, Cruise Control, Power Seats,Alloy, Navigation, Bose SurroundSound, Excellent Condition,Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

2007 VW Passat 2.0 TDI.The caris German specs, turbo diesel,with an automatic transmission. Itis in great condition inside andout. Very spacious interior andtrunk. Runs great! [email protected] or 0151-10649124

2008 BMW 535xi Sport Combi,$16,495-, US Spec, Manual, Lea-ther, Sunroof, Cruise Control,Power Seats, Roof Rails, Alloy, Ex-cellent, New Service, Call: 01762273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2008 Cadillac STS, $15,750, [email protected], Excel-lent Condition, 57,000 miles, extracustom rims with winter tires in-cluded. Fully loaded! Can be seenon the Ramstein Lemon Lot.

2008 Infinity G37 Coupe,$19,995-, US Spec, Automatic,Leather, Sunroof, Cruise Control,Power Seats, Alloy Wheels, Excel-lent, 1 Owner Vehicle, Call: 01762273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2011 BMW 135i Coupe, $28,995-, US Spec, Double Clutch, Lea-ther, Sunroof, Power Seats, Alloy,Sport Package, Excellent Conditi-on! Free Home Shipping! Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2011 BMW 328i Sport Sedan,$22,995-, US Spec, Automatic,Leather, Sunroof, Sport Pack,Cruise Control, Power Seats, Al-loy, Excellent, New Service, Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2011 BMW 328i Sport Sedan,$24,495-, US Spec, Automatic,Leather, Cruise Control, HeatedSeats, Alloy, Park, Excellent Con-dition, Free Home Shipping, Call:0176 22730967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2011 BMW 335i Coupe, $28,850-, US Spec, Manual, Leather, Sun-roof, Cruise Control, HeatedSeats, Alloy Wheels, ExcellentCondition, Free Home shipping,Call: 0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

2011 Opel Astra, $10500, EuroSpec 32mpg, 43k km, 1 owner,summer/winter tires on rims, hea-ted seats/steering wheel, Navigati-on, Cruise Control, Blue tooth,Awesome car - pcsing and can'ttake with us [email protected]

2012 BMW 135i, $26,495-, Con-vertible US Spec, Automatic, Lea-ther, Navigation System, CruiseControl, Power Seats, Alloy,Power Softtop, Excellent, Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

2013 BMW 535i Sedan, $38,750-, US Spec, Automatic, Leather,Sunroof, Navigation System,Power Seats, Alloy Wheels, Excel-lent Condition, Free Homeship-ping, Call:0176 2273 0967, Email:[email protected], Web:www.europeanmotors.org

2013 Mini Countryman S All4,$26,495-, US Spec, Automatic,Leather, Cruise Control, AlloyWheels, All Wheel Drive, HeatedSeats, Excellent Condition, Call:0176 2273 0967, Email: [email protected], Web: www.europeanmotors.org

Audi A3 -1997, $2000,017655923176/[email protected], New head gasket,thermostat, water pump. Nice in-terior, cd radio. 5 speed Manualtransmission. Call to see!!017655923176. Accept trades al-so.

Hamp Synergy, $18, oil filters.H1540-PFB-004, [email protected] / 017622987498

Audi A4 2010 US Specs,$17,900, 42K miles. 2.0 turbo en-gine. Automatic, steptronic trans.Premium plus pkg with rear par-king sensors. One owner, non-smoker, pet free, still under war-ranty. 0176-7083-3101 [email protected]

BMW 316 I, 24 VAL, Silver Met,Year 2001, 5 Speed, ABS, AirBags, Air Cond, Power Windows,Kms 190,000, $3000, [email protected]

BMW 320 I, Automatiac, Kms140,000, TUV Till Dec 2015,Green Met 2.0 Ltr, Sunroof, WeDeliver Anywhere My Ph is 0175-3213199, $2600, [email protected]

BMW 320, I, Silver Met, Automa-tic, Air Cond, ABS, Power Steing,Elec Windows And we deliver any-where, My Ph Is 0175-3213199,$2300, [email protected]

BMW 520D Touring, €7800 0171-4194896 [email protected],1.2006, Diesel, Xenon, Navi, Bord-computer, CD, PDC, TÜV3.2017,all inspecetions done, 4WinterWheels ALU 5mm, 4SommerWheel Alu 4mm

Chrysler Sebering Year 2005, 4Door Automatic Air Cond, ElecWindows Air Bags and We deliveranywhere? My Ph Is 0175-3213199, $2400, [email protected],

Daihatsu Silver Met, 4 Door, 5Speed, 1.0 Ltr, Year 2002, AirCond, Summer Tire and Winter Ti-res, CD Player ABS, Air Bags,$2200, And we deliver anywherewith cash in hand, [email protected]

Dodge Dart SXT 2013 for Sale! 6Speed manual, 30006 miles(48290 km), 2.4 L, 160 HP, Cruise-Control, A/C, Wireless-Cell-Pho-ne-Hookup, To sell for$14.000Call Cliff 017670754549

Ford Ecoline Cargo Van, $1900,[email protected], 1998Cargo Van, 94000 km, automatic,lots of transporting space, goodcondition, always been kept up,silver metallic, US registered, newbrakes in Nov 2014

Ford Scorpio, 1998, 4 Door Auto-matic, $ 1600, [email protected], Elec Locks, Windows,Kms 130,000, Power Stering,ABS, Air Bags, Air Cond

Hyundai Santor, 1997, 4 Door,Automatic, $ 1500, [email protected], 3.0 V-6, Clean, Leather,Elec Windows, and windows, alurims, kms 107,000 and we deliveranywhere, My Ph is 0175-3213199

KIA 2003, Diesel Turbo, Automa-tic, Air Cond, 1 Year TUV, All Wea-ther Tires, 4 Door, Kms 125,000 ItHad 1 Owner My Ph is 0175-3213199, $3500, [email protected]

Merc Benz Combi Year 2000 Sil-ver Met, 5 Speed, Air Cond, NoRust, Summer / Winter Tires,€1950, [email protected]

Merc Benz, C-180, White, Auto-matic, €2200, Car Has GermanNew TUV, No Rust, in Mint Cond,My Ph is, My Ph is 0175-3213199Call or email [email protected]

Mercedes Benz 200CDI 6-Speed, Power Doors-Breaks-Win-dows- Seats, AC, Cruise Control,CD-Radio, Excellent Condition,well maintained, Garge kept, nonsmoking car, new tires, batterie,alloy rims, only 2 owners, 45mil toone Gallon - Dieselonly € 5.900obo.Pls. call 0172-676-2717 E-mail [email protected]

Saab 900 Coupe, 2.0 Ltr 1996, 5Speed, Kms 169,000, Black, alurims, elec windows air cond, ABS,Air Bags, $1400, and my Ph is0175-3213199 [email protected],

Seat Year 1997, Green Met, AirCond, ABS, Power Stering ElecWindows, TUV Good For 15Months, Summer and Winter andWinter Tires My Ph Is 0175-3213199, $2000, [email protected]

Volvo S40 2.4i, $7300,[email protected], 5-spd,keyless entry, A/C, power every-thing, cruise, 6 disc in dash CD,leather, sun roof, tinted windows,1 y/o summer & winter tires, excel-lent/fast car maintained by Volvodealer w/records

VW Lupo, Year 1999, Black MetAir Cond No Rust, Kms 165,000 5Speed, 3 Door, My Ph Is 0175-3213199, $1,550, [email protected]

VW Golf 111, 1.6 LTR, Black Met,2 Door, 5 Speed, 1.6 ltr, GermanTUV Till 07/2015 Very Good Run-ning, we deliver anywhere Withcash in hand, My Ph Is 0175-3213199 Price, $1550, [email protected],


2013 Harley Davidson SporsterIron 883 Black 2109 miles, $7000.Forward controls, 10in z-bar hand-lebars, 2 up seat with sissy barand side saddle back. Contact Ry-an at [email protected] or0151 75189492


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The 86th Force SupportSquadron at Ramstein has li-censed providers on and offthe installation. Providerswho provide more than 10hours a week of care mustbe licensed. Please use goodjudgment when choosingchild care services. For moreinformation please contactDSN 478-7420 or civ 06371-405-7420 or [email protected]

2 each 120V Cisco Wireless-G In-ternet Home Monitoring CamerasModel WV54GCA, with manualand CD. $40.00, [email protected]

English SKY + HD Video Recor-der and Satellite Receiver, $80.Receives English language pro-gramming, so save money onstart up costs where new recei-vers are over 290 Euros. PCSingand no longer needed.015253420950.

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Open Ohr FestivalFri, May 22 – Mon, May 25Mainz, ZitadelleThe annual youth culture festival Open Ohr (Open Ear) in Mainz takes place at the Zitadelle Mainz. The slogan this year “Kein Land in Sicht” (no land in sight) is about the refugee policy, the current situation and what the future holds for the refugee. Since 1975, the festival attracts up to 10.000 people every year to see concerts, cabarets, arts, as well as lectures on politics, culture, science or economics. For more information, tickets and the entire program in German see www.openohr.de.

International horse showFri, May 22 – Mon, May 25Wiesbaden, SchlossparkHave you ever been to the International Horse Show in Wiesbaden? If not, here is your chance to see these stunning horses perform and show off all their equestrian discipline. Over these 4 days you and the family will have fun watch-ing the great highlights. Each day will offer a new show such as cross country, galloping eventers and ride & drive. For more information about the show and and the entire program, visitwww.pfi ngstturnier.org.

Castle festival Fri, May 22 – Mon, May 25Ginsheim - Gustavsburg, fairground OchsenwieseThe annual castle festival takes place over Whitsun, May 22 - 25, at the Ochsenwiese, Ginsheim-Gustavsburg. On all four days famous cover bands

such as Still Collins, covering Phil Col-lins, will perform in the evening. A great number of fairground rides, food and drink stalls, children’s activities and many more will be provided. The festival will end with a big fi reworks display on Monday night. No admission. For more information and the entire pro-gram in German see www.burgfest-gustavsburg.de.

NerobergfestMon, May 25Wiesbaden, NerobergEvery last Sunday in May the mountain railway at the Neroberg celebrates its birthday. This year, the celebration will be held on May 25 from noon to 6 p.m. To celebrate its 125th anniversary, a varied program for children and their parents will be provided. Enjoy specialties from the delicatessen shop Dittmann and a great show by the famous Bon Jovi cover band ‘Bounce’ starting at 8 p.m. No admission! For more information in German see www.eswe-verkehr.de.

Lake partySat, May 30Hochheim am Main-Massenheim, WickerbachmühleHave a good time at the fishing sports club’s lake party at the club’s waters near the Wickerbachmühle (Wicker-bach mill) from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Taste specialties such as smoked trout, pike perch fillets or alternatively steaks and sausages. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a nice party. A bouncy castle for the kids will be provided. No admission! For more information in German see www.asv-forelle-massenheim.de.

Wine adventure trailSat, May 30 – Sun, May 31Oestrich-Winkel, RheingauVisit different wine stands along the hik-ing path from May 30 - May 31 and taste the wine and sekt from the Rheingau area. The event will open at 11 a.m. and will go until 8 p.m. Culinary specialties will be offered as well. Each stand will be operated by a different wine grower. Bring your bicycle and take a tour through the vineyards, marvel at historic agricultural machines, participate in city tours and many more activities besides wine tastings. For more information and the entire pro-gram see www.kulturland-rheingau.de.

Children’s party Thu, Jun 4Mainz-Kastel, ReduitThe big children’s party will be held in the youth centrum Reduit in Mainz-Kas-tel, starting at 11 a.m. with a brunch on June 4. A bouncy castle, a carousel and a stage play will be part of the program. The best part is there is no entrance fee. For more information see www.sir.kujakk.de.

Freudenberg fairThu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8Freudenberg, FestplatzThe Freundenberger Kerb (fair) celebrates its 82nd anniversary from June 4 - June 8 starting at noon with the opening of the merchant market (Kramermarkt) at the Festplatz (fairground). Enjoy a huge variety of rides, raffl es and shooting galleries at the fairground. Stands offering food, drinks and sweets will line the alleys. Addition-ally, on Friday and Saturday live bands will entertain the visitors. The event starts and ends with a big fi reworks display at night.

For more information in German see www.kcg-freudenberg1953ev.de.

CONCERTS

Mark Knopfl erSat, Jun 20Mannheim, SAP ArenaMark Knopfl er, Dire Straits lead singer, is performing in Mannheim on June 20 in the SAP Arena. Hurry to get your tickets soon as they will sell out quickly. Ticket prices start at €69. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information visit www.saparena.de.

Patti SmithMon, Jun 22Frankfurt, Alte OperPatti Smith is an American punk and rock musician. Patti is known as the God-mother of Punk. See her and her band perform their album ‘Horses’ on June 22 in Frankfurt. The show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at €51.35. For more information visit www.eventim.de.

SPORTS

Inline skatingTue, May 26Hockenheim, Hockenheim RingIf you love to inline skate or even roller skate without all the bustle of the traffi c, then come to the Hockenheim ring on May 26. Every Tuesday you will be able to skate free of all the traffi c. After you have had a good skate you can then relax in the Après-Skate area and enjoy great music, food and drinks. For more information, visitwww.hockenheimring.de.

Have fun with the locals

Bicycle day along the river AarSun, May 31Between Diez and Taunusstein-Bleidenstadt, B54From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the road B54 between Diez and Taunusstein-Bleiden-stadt will be totally closed to motorized traffi c for the bicycle day. Along the river Aar a 39 km route leads through villages all offering food, drinks, chil-dren’s programs, fi rst aid posts and much more. For more information in German see www.fahr-zur-aar.de.


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