Herald Union, Sep 25, 2014

Herald UnionVol. XVI, No. 25 Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany Sept. 25, 2014

Inside Magic ShowBierstadt invites U.S. youths for special treat. See page 7.

Cycling in FranceCombine a camping and bike trip to explore unique sights. See pages 16 and 17.

Soldier RideAllied warriors team up for annual ride. See page 3.

Photo by Karl Weisel

A little bubbly after running for 25 hoursMembers of the Road Hazards, a combined team of Wiesbaden Health Clinic and U.S. Army Europe runners, are congratulated during the awards ceremony of Wiesbaden’s 25-Hour Run on Sept. 14. The Road Hazards, who have competed in the annual charity run for the past several years, had their best showing so far — taking ninth place. Nearly 90 “fun” and “competitive” teams, including several Wiesbaden military community squads, took part in this year’s event in the Wiesbaden Kurpark which raises money to promote world-class athletics. See page 8 for more.

RememberingSept. 11, 2001Students take time to honor those lost on 9/11

By Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office

Most in the room were not even born when three highjacked planes changed the course of American history 13 years ago, but the day’s significance is not lost on them. Their parents’ occupations alone give them a clue.

Hainerberg Elemen-tary School and Wies-baden Middle School students took time on the anniversary of Sept. 11 to honor those who lost

their lives before they were even born.

“I think that 9/11 was a world-changing event. It made us strong allies with Iraqis and Syrians,” said Robert Nunnery, 13. “I want to help save the world and make sure this will never happen again.”

Lt. Col. Ryan How-ell, Defense Science and Technology Center-Europe director, spoke at the middle school where his son John and daughter Maggie are See Students take

time on page 6

Photo by Shayna Brouker

Hainerberg Elementary School students take part in a 9/11 observance.

By Shayna Brouker U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Public Affairs Office

When Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Gulick’s car didn’t arrive in Wiesbaden by his required delivery date of July 19, he took matters into his own hands and bought one from the used car lot next to the Wiesbaden Army Lodge.

Gulick lives on Clay Kaserne with his wife and two sons, ages 7 and 1, but since he works at a remote location in the Wiesbaden

area of responsibility, having a car is a must. He had no time to deal with the red tape of acquiring a rental car while in-processing, he said.

Gulick is one of a few hundred service members and Department

of Defense civilian employees going to or returning from assignments outside of the continental United States who have faced difficul-

ties because of delayed delivery from the military’s new vehicle shipping contractor, International

Auto Logistics. IAL took over operations May 1.

What service members should know is that they have entitlements in this situation, including direct car rental through the Wiesbaden Vehicle Processing Center.

Here are the actions service members can take if delivery of their vehicles is delayed: If a vehicle has not arrived on the required delivery date, or RDD, the service member should first contact U.S. Army Garrison’s 405th Army Field

Help available for newcomers impacted by car shipping delay

See Car shipping delay on page 6

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Commentary

Herald Union published by Command and newspaper staffUSAG Wiesbaden Commander......................Col. Mary L. MartinUSAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major ......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Roy L. RoccoPublic Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone RuegerEditor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 548-2002)Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 548-2003)Reporter...........................................Shayna Brouker (mil 548-2004)

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By Lt. Gen. Donald

Campbell Jr.Commander of

U.S. Army Europe

I take this op-portunity to talk to you — our U.S. Army Europe Soldiers, civil-ians and families — as you remain our strength, demonstrating unparalleled skill and professionalism in supporting our great Army and defending our nation. However, you can only do this because of the personal resiliency you maintain and improve upon daily.

This month we call spe-cial attention to our ongoing efforts at building individual resiliency skills during the Army’s observance of Sui-cide Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Enhancing Resiliency — Strengthening Our Professionals,” reinforces our pledge to not only build re-

silience, but to support those in need and in turn, enhance performance, increase readi-ness and build a s t r o n g e r force.

I challenge every member

of our team to seek training opportunities, use available services and resources and continue to develop skills which build personal resil-ience and lead to positive outcomes during periods of increased stress. I want you to “hunt the good stuff” as we prepare for dynamic fall and winter seasons.

Leaders at all levels must set the conditions for enduring culture change in our profes-sion by being interveners instead of bystanders and by living the Army Values daily. Leaders must also bolster re-siliency through education and

through training and aware-ness activities. These include training in Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness, prevention of sexual harass-ment and assault, suicide prevention, assessments and intervention techniques and activities that support stigma reduction.

To that end, this month USAREUR will also host a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Pro-gram Senior Leader Summit that will focus on the “I.A.M. Strong Campaign” — Inter-vene to Prevent, Act to Prevent, Motivate to Prevent.

We have an immense op-portunity and responsibility to shape our future leaders. Our team is already strong and by working together we can be even stronger. We will continue to strengthen our profession by empowering those around us to build a culture of resilience.

Strong Soldiers, Strong Teams.

By Charles BowringU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Safety Office

After reviewing preliminary infor-mation from two vehicular casualties involving U.S. Army Europe Soldiers during the past two months, speed seemed to be the common contributing factor in the cause of both accidents.

While other details such as inat-tentive driving, fatigue, operating an unfamiliar vehicle and not wearing a seatbelt played a role in the final outcome, it can be said that speed con-tributed significantly to the end state in each incident.

In both of the incidents the Sol-diers who were driving lost control of their vehicles which caused multiple

rollovers in one case and a head-on collision in the other. The accidents involved five Soldiers resulting in two fatalities, two seriously injured and one German citizen/civilian who was treated at a nearby hospital.

One truth remains — accidents will happen. No one plans to have an accident, but awareness and risk man-agement surely lower the possibility of one being the cause of a mishap.

In the previously mentioned cases ignoring and exceeding posted and suggested speed limits lessened the response time the drivers had to make a correction that perhaps could have preserved life.

We as individuals must realize that selectively choosing to follow the safety

standards and guidance can prove to be disastrous.

As individual drivers, we have the responsibility of being well-equipped before operating a motor vehicle. A part of that equipping includes being aware of the comprehensive risks we face every time we get behind the wheel. It also includes being knowledgable about driving.

There are a number of lessons to take away from these two accidents, and those lessons reinforce that thinking smart and acting safely, will effectively reduce driving injuries or deaths.

Overall, driving accidents continue to be a serious challenge throughout the Army in Europe. Army leaders are committed and have been engaged in

shaping a strong Army safety culture to prevent these occurrences.

I encourage units to ensure that Soldiers get and give substantive safety training frequently. Perhaps the time taken — before a long weekend or a special trip — to review the hazards, rules of the road and other things that could happen on the road, might pre-serve life.

The added value of always being aware and reducing driving speed or other unsafe acts may save your life or the lives of your family members, fel-low Soldiers or German neighbors. It’s that simple and that’s the gain. Listen to the safety briefings, slow it down, wear your seat belts, pay attention and stay in control.

Freedom 6 sendsR2: Keeping our Army strong

Talking safety is never too much when it comes to saving life

Exceptional airfield tourThank you very much everyone for the interesting tour and

especially warm and friendly reception. Colonel Martin made a special impression on the participants. Thank you very much for the pictures of the airfield. The images have become very good and I have forwarded them to the participants. It was most interesting to get the chance to sit in the cockpit of an airplane and a helicopter, too. One of the participants had never in her life sat in a cockpit. The tightness in the cockpit, in which a pilot must work, was surprising. Mrs. Viedt, Mrs. Rüger, Mrs. Roede and Mr. Soto tried exceptionally, to explain life in the community and the airfield. The tour gave us much insight about the social areas, schools, hospitals and leisure and fitness facilities. This is a special achievement. It was very sur-prising that we could be included in the guestbook as visitors among such well-known personalities as J.F. Kennedy and Angela Merkel.

Bernd ScharfWiesbaden-Breckenheim

A look back at the Taunusstrasse FestOn the first weekend of September around 12,000 guests at-

tended the Taunusstrassenfest, one of the most beautiful street festivities in the city of Wiesbaden. This annual street party takes place within the context of a unique architectural heritage setting, the Taunusstrasse, an exclusive road which gives the party its name. The event has now become one of the most traditional festivals in the city, closing the season of summer street parties, which are notoriously popular events all along Germany. The original idea of the fest came in 2003 in collaboration with the local shop owners of the time. The aim of the initiative was to help the neighborhood reemerge after a significant decline in shops’ sales as a result of a year of infrastructure construction along the street and its surround-ings. What originally started as a marketing initiative to help the area reemerge, has now become an important event, which gives the neighbors a lot more benefits than they even know.

Mercedes Maria del CarrilWiesbaden, Germany

Letters to the editor

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News flashMedical Town Hall

Meet the new health clinic commander, Lt. Col. LaShanda Cobbs, and address your patient concerns during a Medical Town Hall to be held Sept. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tony Bass Theater on Clay Kaserne and from 6-8 p.m. at the Taunus Auditorium at the Hainerberg Shopping Center.

Retiree Appreciation DayThe U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden hosts the U.S. Army

Europe Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Activity Center. Army subject matter experts will be on hand to provide assistance with pay inquiries, customs, postal services, military ID cards and more.

Community Banks closedAll Community Banks will be closed Oct. 3-4 in observance

of German Unity Day. ATMs are available at the Hainerberg Shopping Center, Clay Kaserne, Mainz-Kastel Storage Sta-tion, Amelia Earhart, Wiesbaden Army Lodge, Commissary, Dagger Complex and the Rheinblick Golf Course.

Influenza vaccination scheduleMembers of the Wiesbaden military community will have

the opportunity to receive the 2014-2015 influenza immuniza-tion vaccination in the coming weeks. All Soldiers will receive the vaccination through their units. All school-age Department of Defense Dependents Schools students will be vaccinated at school. Department of the Army civilians, family member dependents, retirees and host nation employees can get the flu vaccine at the following times and locations: Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mainz-Kastel Power Zone, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Taunus Theater, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Commissary, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tony Bass Auditorium and Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tony Bass Multi-Use Complex. Children under age 3 must be vaccinated at the Wiesbaden Health Clinic. Walk-in hours at the clinic for the pediatric population (6-35 months) starts Oct. 7 on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30-11 a.m.

Everyone plays a roleU.S. Army Europe Cybersecurity officials want to remind

members of the U.S. forces community in Europe that Octo-ber is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and that it’s everyone’s duty to protect Army information and communica-tions. USAREUR cybersecurity experts say there is a real and ongoing war in cyberspace. The United States is constantly under cyber attack by hostile governments, organizations and individuals. Everyone can help secure networks from hazards, stay up-to-date on threats and training, practice good online habits and set the example for others to be cautious and vigilant. President Barack Obama declared October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month for the first time in 2010. This year’s focus for the U.S. Army in Europe community is on reducing cybersecurity incidents. USAREUR officials said they will offer more cybersecurity information and re-sources throughout the month. More information is available at https://intranet.eur.army.mil/hq/iassure/SitePages/Home.aspx. (USAREUR Public Affairs)

Hispanic Heritage ObservanceThe Wiesbaden military community invites everyone to a

Hispanic Heritage Observance Oct. 15 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tony Bass Multipurpose Facility on Clay Kaserne. The event will feature guest speaker Sgt. Maj. Carlos Capacetti (U.S. Army Europe Inspector General sergeant major), dancing, food tasting, a country/table decorating contest and children’s activities. Call Sgt. 1st Class Danny Whitmore at mil 546-4506 or email [email protected] for more information.

The fourth annual Soldier Ride Germany brought together Soldiers from all around Europe in mid-September for four days of camaraderie and challenges.

Soldier Ride, spon-sored by the Wounded Warrior Project, is held at 18 different locations throughout the United States and one in Germa-ny, with the German ride being the largest — held in the scenic hills straddling the border between Saar-land and Rhineland-Palatinate.

“The invitation to allied forces to also send their wound-ed, ill and injured to participate makes the German ride unique,” said Linda Steil of the Warrior Transition Battalion Europe, Military Adaptive Sports Pro-gram.

This year, in addition to the 48 Soldiers assigned to the WTB-Europe in Germany and Italy, 34 recovering Soldiers from Romania, Latvia, Norway, Estonia, Poland and Spain also participated.

“The Soldier Ride is an important part of the WTB-E adaptive reconditioning pro-gram,” said Steil. “This allows recovering Soldiers to explore and excel in athletics and con-ditioning outside the traditional sporting activities usually asso-ciated with the military.”

The first day of the event included bike fittings and edu-

cation, as well as resiliency and teambuilding activities at the Hambachtal resort. Day two was the first bike ride, a shake-down tour through and around St. Wendel in the Saarland. The opening route followed the initial stage of the 2002 Tour de France.

“It was enthusiastically sup-ported by the St. Wendel Polizei and local population who came out to cheer,” said Steil.

The third day was the longest route, Steil said, but not the most challenging.

“It began in the chilly morning air high in the hills in Hermeskeil,” she said, adding, “for almost 50 kilometers, the riders followed an old rail line that was converted into the Saar-Ruwer-Mosel bike trail, into the outskirts of Trier. After a traditional German meal, the Soldiers spent the afternoon touring the historical city.”

The culmination of the adaptive sports activities was

the final ride on Saturday, Sept. 13, the Community Ride. This event was open to the entire local com-munity to allow families and friends to participate with the Soldiers and show their support. The ride began at the Bostalsee in the northern Saarland, and ran for more than 25 kilometers through the local towns and landscape of the region.

“This was the most challenging ride as there were many hills and val-

leys, and varied from roads in towns to trails through the forests,” she said.

After the ride, the Soldiers and community members were treated to a barbecue lunch by the Wounded Warrior Project. The final event of the week was a dinner “on top of the world” at the highest point in the Rhine-land-Palatinate, Erbeskopf. The Soldiers were able to exchange pins and contact information, in order to continue building con-nections and friendships made during the week, and “vowed to meet again next year for the fifth Soldier Ride Germany,” Steil said.

Find more information about the Warrior Transition Com-mand and the Army’s Warrior Care Policy at www.wtc.army.mil. (Submitted by the Warrior Transition Battalion Europe Military Adaptive Sports Pro-gram)

Partici-pants of the Sol-dier Ride make their way through a German town dur-ing the annual event for wounded warriors.

Photo courtesy of Linda Steil

Soldier Ride: Wounded allied warriors team up for annual event

Photo by Andreas Scholer

U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport gives riders encour-agement during one of the rides.


News and featuresFrom the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate

of Emergency Services

Sept. 4Drugs: An NCO is being charged with

attempted wrongful possession of Rohypnol.

Sept. 5Drugs: Two family members are being

charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Civilian misconduct: A family mem-ber is being charged with unlawful vehicle registration, using false information, unlawful purchase of tax-free fuel, abuse of privileges and civilian misconduct.

Sept. 7Drunken driving: A civilian employee

is being charged with drunken driving, a traffic accident involv-ing improper backing and civilian misconduct.

Sept. 8Assault: Two Soldiers are being

charged with simple assault and domestic violence.

Sept. 9Traffic accident: A Soldier is being

charged with a traffic accident through inattentive driving causing property damage.

Traffic accident: A civilian employee is being charged with a traffic ac-cident involving inattentive driving causing property damage.

Sept. 10Assault: A Soldier is being charged

with assault on a child under the age of 16.

Sept. 11Driving suspension: A family mem-

ber received a 30-day on-post driving suspension for three or more parking violations in a one-year period.

Traffic accident: A Soldier is being charged with a traffic accident in-volving inattentive driving causing property damage.

Sept. 13Drunken driving: A Soldier is being

charged with drunken operation of a vehicle.

Sept. 15Assault: A Soldier is being charged

with assault consummated by a battery.

Sept. 16Drunken driving: An officer is being

charged with drunken operation of a vehicle and fleeing the scene of a traffic accident.

Sept. 18Traffic accident: An NCO is being

charged with fleeing the scene of a traffic accident and failure to judge proper distance causing property damage.

By Sgt. Daniel ColeU.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office

Two Soldiers from the 173rd Air-borne Brigade and a lieutenant from 21st Theater Sustainment Command were named the best in U.S. Army Europe for 2014 Sept. 19 at the end of the weeklong Best Warrior and Best Junior Officer Competitions held in Grafenwöhr.

Pfc. Nicholas Hanson of the 173rd’s 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, earned the title of Best Warrior Soldier of the Year as USAREUR’s top junior enlisted Soldier.

Another 173rd Soldier, Sgt. Nicholis Couture of Chosen Company, 2nd Bat-talion, 503rd Infantry, was named Best Warrior NCO of the Year.

1st Lt. Michael Theising, an engineer plans officer with the 15th Engineer Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, earned the Best Junior Of-ficer title.

“While, as in any competition, you know there can be only one winner in each category, I would like you all to know you are Europe’s examples of fit, disciplined and well-trained profession-als,” said USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport before announc-ing the winners alongside Col. Michael L. Foster, commander of the 173rd.

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming,” said Foster, quoting Teddy Roosevelt’s famous ‘Man in the Arena’ speech.

“I am really glad that I got to sup-port and represent the 173rd in this competition and I can’t wait to represent

USAREUR next,” said Hanson.“It is an honor to be able to represent

my brigade in a competition at a level like this,” said Couture, who also cred-ited his own hard work and dedication and the support of his wife and fellow unit NCOs.

“It was great to come out here and represent all of those people [in my unit],” said Theising. “On top of that it was a grueling competition and I think it a testament to my team — Sgt. Stipp and Spc. Simo — that I was able to win, because this was not an individual com-petition. It was a group competition, and they are outstanding Soldiers.”

In addition to their titles, each win-ner received an Army Commendation Medal, Davenport’s personalized coin, a round-trip ticket to the continental United States and other items from sup-porting sponsors.

While units through-out the Army conduct competitions each year to select their best Soldier and NCO, the Best Junior Officer Competition is unique to USAREUR and highlights the best lieutenants and captains from units across Europe.

The Sept. 14-19 com-petition tested 31 Sol-diers, including several from Wiesbaden-based units, on a variety of events that challenged their knowledge, physical and battlefield skills in hands-on and situational testing and oral and writ-ten examinations.

Those events included a day and night land navigation exercise, an ob-stacle course, a physical fitness test, a hand-to-hand combat tournament, a battlefield medical scenario and other physical activities. Soldiers and officers also participated in a simulated media interview, wrote an essay, took a written examination, and demonstrated their military knowledge and bearing for a board of sergeants major and officers.

“I think you will agree with me that this was not an easy competition,” Davenport said. “It was a very grueling — both physically and mentally — se-ries of events. I am proud to report that these Soldiers and family members of the competitors gave it their all.”

Couture and Hanson will represent USAREUR at the Department of the Army-level competition Oct. 6-10 at Fort Lee, Va.

USAREUR’s best of the bestWinners named in Best Warrior/Junior Officer Competitions

Photo by Sgt. Susan Noga Photo by Markus Rauchenberger

NCOs prepare for the board as part of the competition. Photo right: USAREUR’s Spc. Roberto Mendez, Cpl. Zach-ary Sullivan and 1st Lt. Steven White demonstrate the use of skin decontamination kits during the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear lane at the 2014 U.S. Army Europe Best Warrior Competition.

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole

USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport (right) and Col. Michael L. Foster (left), 173rd Airborne Brigade commander, pose with the winners of the 2014 USAREUR Best Warrior and Best Junior Officer Competitions (from left to right), 1st Lt. Michael Theising, Sgt. Nicholis Couture and Pfc. Nicholas Hanson.


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(Editor’s note: September is Suicide Prevention Month. Following are ways everyone can play a role in helping those in need.)

By Joy MartinChief of Behavioral Health,

Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic

Pain isn’t always obvious: Every day, friends, family and co-workers struggle with emo-tional pain. For some, it is too difficult to talk about the pain, thoughts of suicide and the need for help. Though the warning signs can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference — the power to save a life.

Know the signsF For teens — Withdrawal,

changes in sleep, reckless behav-ior, personality change, neglect of personal appearance, physical pain, substance abuse, loss of interest, sudden mood changes,

giving away belongings.F For adults — Preoc-

cupied with death, withdrawal, looking for means to self-harm, depression, hopelessness, ne-glecting doctor’s orders, in-creased substance abuse, failure to take care of self, changes in sleep, saying goodbye, getting affairs in order.

Finding the words

Are you think-ing of ending your life? Few phrases are as difficult to say to a loved one, but when it comes to suicide prevention, none are more important. Lis-ten, express concern, reassure and create a safety plan. Ask, “do you have any weapons or prescription medication in the house?” Create a safety plan together until the individual can meet with a professional. Refrain from using alcohol or other drugs.

Get helpTo reach the Wiesbaden

Behavioral Health Clinic during operating hours call mil 590-1320 or civ (06371) 9464-1320. For pastoral counseling call the on-call duty chaplain by contacting the Military Police

Desk at mil 548-7777 or civ (0611) 143-548-7777. The Landstuhl Regional Medi-cal Center Emer-gency Department

National Suicide Prevention Hotline is also available at civ 001-800-273-8255.

Local host nation helpThe Dr. Horst Schmit Klinik

(Stadt Clinic) is located at Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse 100, 65199 Wiesbaden and can be called at civ (0611) 432 020. St. Josephs Hospital Wiesbaden is located at Beethovenstrasse 20, 65189 Wiesbaden. Call civ (0611) 1770.

Helping prevent suicide

Photos by Dee Crawford

Training together during Exercise Jackal Stone 2014

A MV-22B Osprey takes off after offloading Special Operations Soldiers at Wiesbaden Training Support Center’s Urban Operations site at the Mainz-Finthen Local Training Area. Exercise Jackal Stone is a U.S. Special Operations Command Europe-led exercise which supports and enhances established professional military-to-military relationships and builds new ones among participating nations’ militaries by sharing doctrinal concepts, training concepts and tactics, according to the U.S. European Command. Photo above right: Soldiers prepare to leave a building during the special operations training. Photo right: U.S. Army Europe Soldiers train with visiting Soldiers from Massachusetts and Ala-bama at the Training Support Center’s Weapons Range in Wackernheim.

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Support Brigade – Logistics Readiness Center at mil 546-6071 or civ (0611) 143-546-6071. Reimburse-ment for a rental for up to $30 per day is authorized for service members after their car has arrived.

If vehicle rental costs more than the amount au-thorized, service members can file an inconvenience claim with the contractor. Call (855) 389-9499 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. More information is available at www.pcsmypov.com.

DoD civilians must file claims directly with IAL for rental car reimbursement if their car’s delivery is delayed.

If a vehicle has not arrived past seven days of the RDD for service members, or for DoD civilians, the customer should contact IAL to file an inconvenience claim. If the vehicle is damaged upon arrival, customers have the option to receive an on-site settlement. They can also contact IAL to file a damage claim.

Rental car and other expenses beyond the initial seven-day period for military members, and claims filed by DoD civilians, will be considered by IAL for reimbursement on a case-by-case basis.

According to TRANSCOM, the vehicle deliv-eries are improving. In a press release dated Aug. 28, Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Guemmer, leader of

TRANSCOM’s fusion cell handling the issue, said TRANSCOM’s assessment teams and contracting of-ficer representatives have surveyed container freights and every vehicle at the shipping facilities to ensure IAL’s processes are on course and customers have reliable data on the delivery of their vehicles.

“Our personnel deserve the best treatment from us and those we contract to serve with us,” said Guemmer. “Customers who are not getting what they deserve when dealing directly with IAL can always get in

touch with the contracting officer representatives at the vehicle pro-cessing center or by emailing the USTRANSCOM POV Inspector General Customer Support Team.”

Vehicle insurance policies may also be able to help service mem-bers and DoD civilians. The U.S. Automobile Association, one of the insurance providers for military members both stateside and over-seas, offered advice for its custom-

ers. Rebecca Hirsch, a USAA spokeswoman, said the company is working with IAL to locate their vehicle, advise them of their rental car options through IAL, or assist them with rental car reimbursement through USAA if their policy has that particular coverage.

She said IAL has accepted primary responsibility for

any damage caused in the shipping process and encour-aged members to seek compensation with IAL first.

“USAA auto insurance policies typically cover this kind of damage, but a deductible may apply,” said Hirsch. “If a member chooses this option, we’ll pursue the claim and attempt to recover the deductible paid by our member. We encourage our members to contact us directly to discuss claim questions or to determine if their situation has applicable coverage.”

Lutz Dressel, a claims officer in the USAA Frank-furt office, encouraged members to check their cars carefully when picking them up from the vehicle processing center and be cautious about what they sign, as it may be hard to file a claim afterward. He offered hope for those still waiting.

“We’ve received no claims of lost cars,” he said. “Most have shipped by now, and hopefully they will arrive soon.”

A survey conducted by TRANSCOM confirmed that 95 percent of vehicles shipped after Aug. 1 ar-rived on time.

The 405th AFSB LRC also provides a community shuttle bus for DoD ID cardholders that runs between Hainerberg Housing, Mainz-Kastel and Clay Kaserne. The schedule is available at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/directorates/WiesbadenDOLInternet/Docu-ments/BusSchedule.pdf. (Chrystal Smith contributed to this story.)

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students. 9/11 is, by contrast, near and dear to him; on his second deployment to Iraq, he served with the storied 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division, a National Guard unit born dur-ing World War I that sent first responders to Ground Zero after the attacks.

He highlighted events from the not-so-distant past to illus-trate that 9/11 was not a unique event in America’s history; from the Marines fighting pirates on the shores of Tripoli to keep-ing the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria at bay, America’s military fights to keep America safe.

“I challenge you to live your lives in honor of [those who died on 9/11] and do right ev-ery day,” said Howell. “Being good American citizens and studying hard in school is a way to honor them.”

Howell added that when talking to his own kids about 9/11, he doesn’t sugarcoat the truth.

“I tell them, ‘There is

evil in this world. This is why dad deploys, why Soldiers deploy,’” he said, “why there will always be Soldiers.”

Next door at the elementary school, students even younger gathered in the gym to “remem-ber” 9/11.

Alessandro Eiseman, 11, recalled what he knew.

“A lot of people died, lives were lost and planes crashed into buildings,” he said. “A lot of people died for our country.”

Janet Minchin’s class read a poem, and Dr. Pedro Ramirez recalled where he was on 9/11 and the effect it had on the

country’s resolve. “Instead of weakening us,

they made us a stronger nation,” he said. “I encourage all of you to serve your community and your classmates, and do some-thing positive to make the world a better place.”

“There is not an adult in this room who doesn’t remember where they were and what they were doing on 9/11,” said Dr. Susan Hargis, WMS principal. “You were either just born or not born. You’re the first gen-eration without any memory or recollection to come through Wiesbaden Middle School.”

For Lt. Col. Joseph His-sim, director of Emergency Services at U.S. Army Gar-rison Wiesbaden, the 9/11 attacks were a little more personal.

During his time at Oxford Elementary School in 1984, a trip to the top of the World Trade Center was the high-light of everyone’s eighth-grade year.

“I’m a little angry I’ll nev-er get a chance to go back,” he said. “9/11 has become our generation’s ‘Where were you when JFK was shot?’”

Garrison employees and community members gath-ered at Veterans Park to re-member the victims of 9/11. The U.S. Army Europe Band performed and the Wiesbaden Community Color Guard posted the colors.

“This serves as a reminder as to why we continue to seek out those who would do us harm. I have never been more proud. God bless our German partners who have taken the fight to those who would threaten our way of life,” Hissim added.

Community gathers to honor victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks

Photo by Carl Burnett

Members of the garrison’s Color Guard and the USA-REUR Band take part in the 9/11 observance.

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Hainerberg students say the Pledge of Allegiance during the 9/11 commemoration.


USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden

Story and photos by Shayna Brouker

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

No matter where you’re from, magic shows are really cool.

That was the idea behind Manioli’s magic show at the Bierstadt fairgrounds Sept. 8. Every year, Heimatverein Bierstadt e.V. hosts a breakfast for schoolchildren on the last morning of the Bierstadt Kerb (festival), and this was the first year they shared the fun with American children. More than 50 first-graders, parents, teach-ers and administrators from Aukamm Elementary School attended the magic show filled with tricks and laughter.

“They made a very nice offer for our children to come and enjoy their magic show and breakfast,” said Peter

Witmer, school liaison officer, who translated Manioli’s jokes and musings for the American audience. “It’s something that you would expect from a great neighbor like Bierstadt … credit to the organizers for putting together something equally appealing to both Germans and Americans, because it overcame language barriers.”

U.S. Army Garrison Wi-esbaden’s commander, Col. Mary Martin, attended the opening night of the fest in the Wiesbaden suburb that many Americans call home.

“We are very happy that Americans have come to the fest. It’s good for them to see it,” said Thomas Rock, chief of Heimatverein Bierstadt e.V. “Many Americans know Ger-mans here.”

The fest is held annually in early September.

Magic brings youths together in Bierstadt

German and American children enjoy a performance by Manioli the Magician (pic-tured photo left) at the Bierstadt Kerb (festival). More than 50 American first-graders, parents, teachers and administrators from Aukamm Elementary School were invited to join their German counterparts at a special performance and breakfast Sept. 8.

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By Karl WeiselU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


Thousands of feet pounded the pavement in the Wiesbaden Kurpark Sept. 13-14.

More than 100 Wiesbaden military community members were among the scores of athletes of all ages taking part in the annual Wiesbaden 25-Hour Run. The event, hosted by the Wiesbaden Sports Promotion Organization, raises money to help fund the training of future world-class athletes.

“It’s my third time doing this,” said Sgt. Phillip Curiel, team captain of the Road Hazards. The competi-tive team, traditionally made up of Wiesbaden Health Clinic members, this year included several U.S. Army Europe runners to help round out the 10-person squad.

With only a handful of runners back from last year and several com-mitted to other events during part of the run, including the annual Wounded Warrior Soldiers Ride, Curiel said he wasn’t exactly sure how things would proceed in the early hours of the event on Saturday.

“We only had about six people until 6 p.m. but by the end we had 10 and we were rolling pretty well. Overnight was rough,” he said. “It just took a lot of mental and physical power to get through it.”

At 11 a.m. on Sunday, 25 hours after the start of the run, the Road Hazards were among the top 10 competitive teams to finish — a record for an American team over the 10 years that

the event has been held — racking up 355 laps.

Teams range from 10-member “competitive” teams to up to 25-mem-ber “fun” teams.

This year some 88 teams, includ-ing five from the U.S. military com-munity, joined the charity effort. Two individual runners, Jens Hilpert (back once again) and newcomer Donielle Wolfe, ran the entire 25 hours. Wolfe, who was sponsored by the Andrews Federal Credit Union, took over from her husband, Chris, who flew solo for the past several years.

By the end of the 25 hours Hilpert ran 153 laps (each lap around the park is just shy of a kilometer) and Wolfe finished 128 laps.

During an awards ceremony at the race’s conclusion, the top runners and teams were recognized with certificates and prizes. Among those honored were Hilpert, Wolfe and members of the Road Hazards.

“It’s a great experience — great camaraderie — everyone is incredibly friendly,” said Curiel, adding that hav-ing a constant flow of fellow runners on the track leading and coming up from behind helps motivate him to keep on going.

Runners can look forward to Wies-baden Sports and Fitness Center’s five-kilometer Zombie Run Oct. 18. Runners, walkers, strollers and pets on leashes are welcome — and costumes are encouraged. Registration opens at 7 a.m. at the fitness center for the free event (the first 125 to register get a free T-shirt).

Photo by Karl Weisel

Jens Hilpert and Donielle Wolfe celebrate running the entire 25 hours during the concluding awards ceremony. Wolfe, an Andrews Federal Credit Union employee, ran well over 100 kilometers — 128 laps.

U.S. runners support city’s 25-Hour Run


Photos by Karl Weisel

Runners keep up the pace while nearing the end of Wiesbaden’s 25-Hour Run. Photo left: Captain America, alias Staff Sgt. Phillip Rictor, blasts around the Kurpark track. Photo right: Chief Warrant Officer 3 Olga Elliot racks up the laps with the Road Hazards.



By Chrystal SmithU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


Instead of hitting the road, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Soldiers hit their knees (so to speak) to work out another aspect of fitness Sept. 12.

During a time usually designated as physical training, Soldiers gath-ered to hear inspirational words and song at a quarterly Prayer Breakfast assembly in the Community Activity Center to bolster spiritual fitness.

“Spiritual fitness can help lighten your load,” said Lt. Col. Joseph His-sim, director of Emergency Services, quoting the former chief of chaplains retired Maj. Gen. Douglas Carver, who, in an article published Dec. 15, 2010, spoke about the many stressors in military life such as combat, health and accomplishing the mission. “He said, ‘Soldiers tend to carry such things in their rucksacks and spiritual practice can lighten the load.’”

While much focus is generally on the Soldier’s physical shape, Hissim reminded those in attendance of the relevance of keeping spiritually fit.

“Spiritual resiliency is more important than most pillars,” said Hissim, as he further explained that according to research, people who subscribe to religious practice tend to be less prone to such things as violence, suicide and depression.

Capt. Danielle Pappas, USAG Wiesbaden’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment com-mander, said the purpose of the garrison gathering was to build team spirit, motivate, build camaraderie and to encourage the force.

After everyone got a chance to enjoy a traditional American breakfast, Maj. James Foster, deputy garrison chaplain, shared a message focused on personal ethics to uplift and embolden the group.

He reminded them, “We are car-rying the trust of our nation with us wherever we go.”

He tethered the characteristics of Soldiers to those of people of faith, highlighting that both “walk accord-ing to our expectations in faith, and sometimes we struggle with our faith,” he said, explaining that ethi-

cal decisions become difficult when coupled with worldly cares such as peer pressure and the desire to fit in.

Foster shared a couple of ac-counts where Soldiers acting out of ethical instinct made the choice to do the “gut” thing instead of what training and standard operational procedure dictated to effect vital outcomes.

“I generally advise people to operate according to the golden rule,” he said, challenging those in attendance to do a little introspec-tion. “In a split second, how do you respond? Do you hold true to who you are?”

The breakfast meeting also included a Bible scripture reading (Psalm 93:1) and the “Lord’s Prayer” performed by Sharron Powell.

According to officials, the gar-rison chaplaincy’s effort is aimed at offering a prayer breakfast quarterly to bolster Soldier spiritual fitness and hopes to offer the next event in December. Contact Sgt. 1st Class Faustin Desir for more information at mil 548-5174.

‘Spiritual fitness can help lighten the load’

Photo by Chrystal Smith

Lt. Col. Joseph Hissim, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s director of Emergency Services, talks about spiritual fitness during a commu-nity prayer breakfast.



Community notes ... Community notes

Photos courtesy of Andrews Federal Credit Union

Serving those who serveMikel Russell, Human Resources and Marketing manager for Andrews Federal Credit Union (above right), helps serve people during a special meal in September. AFCU regularly teams up with Steak Team Mission to serve service members meals as a way of giving back to the military community. Members of the Wiesbaden-based credit union served service members and civilians in Mons, Belgium; Paris, France; and will head to the Sinai Peninsula on Veterans Day to provide a festive meal for some 2,000 Soldiers serving as part the multinational peacekeeping mission. “There is never enough we can do in support of our troops,” said Jim Hayes, AFCU’s president and chief executive officer.

Army Family Action PlanLet your voice be heard through

the annual Wiesbaden Army Family Action Plan. Submit issues of concern by Sept. 30. Visit the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden.army.mil and click on the AFAP link (bottom right) under Community Notes for a link to the submission page. Call Army Com-munity Service at civ (0611) 143-548-9202 for details.

Hessen AWAG SeminarThe Hessen Chapter of AWAG

(Americans Working Around the Globe) holds its annual Hessen Area Seminar Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. All community volunteers are invited to build their skills, learn about transition-ing from volunteering to a career or to simply brush up on their life skills. Cost is $20 for the day of informative classes and a catered lunch. Register online at www.awagonline.org/hessen.html.

Fall BazaarWiesbaden Family, Morale, Welfare

and Recreation hosts the 2014 Commu-nity Fall Bazaar Oct. 17-19 in Hangars 1035 and 1036 on Clay Kaserne. More than 75 vendors will be featured. Open-ing times are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19.

Pancake breakfastThe Knights of Columbus Rhein

Main Council 10292 holds a pancake breakfast Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Army Community Service Cafeteria in Hainerberg Housing.

Reduced Customs hoursThe Wiesbaden Customs Office will

have reduced hours Sept. 25 during the Suicide Prevention Stand-Down Day. It will be closed from about 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day so that staff can attend the stand-down day.

Take Back the NightThe U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

holds a Take Back the Night Candlelight Walk (aimed at preventing domestic violence) Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. in Hainerberg Housing starting at Army Community Service (Building 7790). Call civ (0611) 143-548-9201 for details.

Foreign-born spouse support group

A foreign-born spouse support group meets Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Army Com-munity Service Annex, Apt. 1 on Texas Strasse in Building 7780 in Hainerberg Housing.

Youth of the ChapelThe High School Outreach Club

meets Mondays from 5:30-7:15 p.m. starting Sept. 29. The Middle School Outreach Club will meet Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. starting Sept. 30. A Middle School Bible Study group meets Wednesdays from 4-5:45 p.m. and a High School Bible Study group meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The clubs and groups meet in Building 7750 in Hainerberg Housing.

Play in the playgroundArmy Community Service’s Family

Advocacy Program holds play in the playground Sept. 26 from 10:30 a.m.

to noon. Come out and enjoy fun activi-ties for toddlers/preschoolers including bubbles, parachute games, water tables and more. Call civ (0611) 143-9201 for more information.

New library hoursThe Wiesbaden Li-

brary is now open from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is also open most U.S. holidays from noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

Host nation orientationAll service members, civilians and

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

Sponsorship trainingSoldier and civilian sponsorship

training is held the third Thursday of every month from 1:30-2 p.m. at the Education Center on Clay Kaserne (Classroom 8).

Mainz-Kastel breakfastCharley’s Steakery at the Mainz-

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

AAFES Tent SaleThe Hainerberg Shopping Center

Exchange holds Tent Sales through

Dec. 21 featuring an Oktoberfest, wine, a Turkish Bazaar, antiques and more.

CPR/first aid classThe Wiesbaden American Red Cross

offers a standard CPR/AED/first aid training class Sept. 27. Stop by the Red Cross in Building 1206 on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne for details.

Shofar services, meals

Shofar services and festive meals will be held Sept. 25 and 26 at 4 p.m. at the Clay Chapel. A Yom Kippur service will be held Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel and Oct. 4 at the Wiesbaden Synagogue. Contact Chaplain (Capt.) David Ruderman at [email protected] for more information.

‘Stay Green With EFMP’The second annual Exceptional Fam-

ily Member Program Seminar “Stay Green with EFMP” will be held Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tony Bass Auditorium on Clay Kaserne. EFMP holds Teen Talk, a Parent and Teen Support Group, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. at 57 Texas Strasse, Apt. 3, in Hainerberg Housing.

Financial Readiness trainingArmy Community Service’s Finan-

cial Readiness Program offers a First Term Financial Readiness class Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class will be held in Building 1023W, Room 107 on Clay Kaserne. Call mil 548-9201 or civ (0611) 143-548-9201.

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Schools page — Partners in education

By Chrystal SmithU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden


There were millions of reasons why local high school students and parents showed up for a recent workshop for easing the load for academics after high school.

Sixty-five parents and students turned out for the Show Me the College Money seminar Sept. 15 at the Wiesbaden Teen Center in Hainerberg Housing to get a few tips on navigating the college ap-plication and financial aid process.

“Last year Wiesbaden High School seniors were awarded about $2.5 million in scholarships,” said Peter Witmer, school liaison officer, emphasizing the reason why he, rep-resenting Child Youth and School

Services, along with Military Child Education Coalition’s Parent to Parent Program, Wiesbaden High School and Central Texas College teamed up to offer such seminars in the community. “It is a big undertaking to send students from overseas locations to colleges and universities in the United States.”

Show Me the College Money is a series of awareness workshops for students and parents seeking guid-ance on how to approach the college application process. The seminars also give insight into the variety of scholarship and financial aid oppor-tunities offered to potential college students. The seminar passes along proven strategies and approaches

and other information related to securing monies, awards and grants-in-aid for students seeking secondary education.

During the recent seminar, attendees received a “truckload of information,” said Witmer. Parents received an overview of what is needed to move through the process, guidance on what

situations specifically apply when sifting through the abundance of information and choosing the right college for scholarships and financial aid.

The next seminar will be of-fered Sept. 29 where topics — as requested by attendees of the Sept. 15 session — will include “digging deeper into locating scholarships,” “finding financial aid options” and “reviewing timelines and processes for submitting applications and scholarships.”

Contact the school liaison offi-cer with CYSS at mil 548-9305 or civ (0611) 143-548-9305 for more information.

Story and photo by Shayna Brouker


There was standing room only in the gym at Wiesbaden High School as administrators welcomed students and teachers to a new year at the school’s open house Sept. 11.

New Principal Greg Hatch high-lighted the school’s “fantastic” accreditation visit that happened in spring that rated WHS the second highest in Europe.

“You’re coming to an outstanding school,” he said.

Though the campus is like a com-munity college in that students attend some classes in portable classrooms, they have adjusted well, he added. The school began a three-year construc-tion project for about 50 classrooms and office areas. More than 600 students attend WHS.

A new “parent connection” feature on the online interactive forum Grade Speed will inform parents when their child’s grade has dropped to a certain level.

“If there is anything we can do to make your child’s education experi-ence better, let us know,” said Doug Earle, deputy garrison commander.

Peter Witmer, school liaison offi-cer, mentioned there are “2.5 million

reasons” to attend the “Show M e t h e C o l l e g e M o n e y ” s e m i n a r held Sept. 15, a nod to the $2.5 m i l l i o n in schol-a r s h i p m o n e y earned by last year’s graduating class. The seminar will be held again on Sept. 29.

Then it was time to begin class. Students and parents attended each class on their schedule for eight minutes, switching for five minutes.

Kathy McBurney, physics ap-plications for freshmen teacher, said her class would be fun but very challenging and acknowledged that the transition to middle school to high school is tough. She challenged parents to keep doing their jobs, but to also start putting their children in charge of their education.

“They have to make the choice to learn,” she said. “The payoff is great. It feels really good to be successful.”

Down the hall, Lee Carter wel-comed parents and freshmen students

into her classroom furnished with couches to facilitate more comfort-able conversation about Shakespeare plays and novels.

“I’m so glad your kids signed up for Shakespeare,” she said, going over the curriculum that includes “Hamlet,” “Taming of the Shrew” and “Henry IV.” “We’re going to have a lot of fun.”

The parent/student handbook is updated at the beginning of the school year and posted on the school website. It contains many important items of information that will help parents and students organize the school year, as well as answer questions regarding expectations for students. Visit www.dodea.edu/Europe/Kaiserslautern/Wiesbaden/WiesbadenHS for more information.

School bits

WHS gears up for year of growth

Hainerberg happeningsHainerberg Elementary School’s Parent Teacher

Organization sponsors Pickle Day Oct. 2. There will be no school for students Oct. 10 during a teacher in-service day, Oct. 13 for Columbus Day and Oct. 31 during a teacher work day. PTO Popcorn Day is Oct. 17 and the PTO Fall Festival Bingo and Cos-tume Contest event will be held Oct. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Parent-teacher conferences will be held Nov. 7 and 10 (no school for students). Call Hainerberg Elementary School at civ (0611) 705-2220 for information on these and other upcoming events.

Photo Contest canceledThanks to Eva Jackson and Julie Riley for mak-

ing the effort to contribute to our Back-to-School Photo Contest. Unfortunately, they were the sole entries, and as a result, we were forced to cancel the contest. See the garrison’s Facebook page for a couple of their submissions.

High school roundupSeniors submitting a photo for the yearbook

should make sure it is a high resolution .jpg and email it to [email protected] by Oct. 15. For more information about the school’s Booster Club contact club president, Robyn Wisti, at [email protected]. The European Parent Teacher Association will be awarding scholarships to 2015 graduating seniors. Application deadline is March 3, 2015. Contact Lois Dent at [email protected] for details.

Free/reduced lunches, glassesFamilies may be eligible for free or reduced-

price school lunches and eyeglasses based on size and income. Pick up an application at your child’s school, check with Parent Central Services at civ (0611) 143-548-9356.

College NightThe annual Kaiserslautern College Information

Night will be held at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Representatives — both college staff members and European-based alumni — from some 90 colleges and universities will be on hand at this event with information on scholarship and financial support programs. Contact Rheinland-Pfalz School Liaison Officer Lynn Rice at [email protected] for more information.

You Made the GradeMilitary students can turn good grades into

rewards with the Army and Air Force Exchange Ser-vice’s You Made the Grade program. First-graders to high school seniors who maintain a B average or higher are eligible for the program that rewards academic excellence with an AAFES coupon book-let containing free offers and discounts. Students, including those who are home-schooled, can receive the You Made the Grade booklet by presenting a valid military ID and proof of an overall B average at their nearest Exchange customer service area. Eligible students can pick up one coupon booklet for each qualifying report card. (AAFES Public Affairs Release)

Show Me the College Money Seminar offers help to students and parents in navigating college application and financial aid process

Kathy McBurney, a freshman applied physics teacher, briefs students and teachers on what to expect in her class for the school year during open house Sept. 11.


Sports and leisure

Things to do ... Things to do

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

By Donald SeltzerVolksmarch Editor

Volksmarching notes@ Many thanks to readers Pat and Cheryl Patterson, Barbara MacDon-ald, Bob and Pat Kiebler, and Johnette Scott for providing event brochures.@ Take a moment to grab a set of brochures from the Werber table and send them via no-cost MPS to Donald Seltzer, PSC 2 Box 10684, APO AE 09012.@ Look for additional event choices at www.wiesbaden.army.mil/hunion/Takeahike.htm.

Weekend of Sept. 27-28

Folschviller, France (57730) — This event is south of St. Avold and offers a variety of trails,

to include a Saturday-only marathon. Volksmarchers will find the event easily reached via Autobahn 6. From the KMC, use Autobahn 6 past Saarbrücken toward the border, continuing toward Metz as it becomes A320 in France. Use the Carling (39) exit, drive through St. Avold toward Altviller, and connect with D20 to bring you to Folschviller. Consider a visit to the American Military Cemetery at St. Avold before returning home.Start: Centre Socio-Culturel et Sportif Marcel Martin Sat-

urday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 km), 7 a.m. to noon (20 km), 7-10 a.m. (30 km) and 7-9 a.m. (42 km) Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 km), 7 a.m. to noon (20 km) and 7-10 a.m. (30 km) Trail: Unknown Award: None (short-er trails) or patch and certificate (marathon).

Weekend of Oct. 3-5

Dachsenhausen (56340) — Participants will be rewarded for the long drive with trails winding

along the edge of the Naturpark Nassau southeast of Koblenz. From Wiesbaden, a scenic drive uses B-42 and B-260 toward Koblenz, then connects with B-274 to reach Bogel. Follow secondary roads to Ruppertshofen, Gemmerich and the start at Dachsenhausen.Start: Bürgerhaus at Emser Strasse 2a Saturday and

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5, 10 and 20 km) Trail: Mostly hilly, woods Award: None.

Runkel/Lahn (65594) — This Friday event, held annually on the German

Reunification holiday, brings wanderers to the Limburg area for the “Germany Wanders — Germany Helps” campaign to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Research. The walk is north of Wiesbaden and east of Limburg. Use Autobahn 3 toward Köln. Exit at Limburg-Süd (43), use B-8 through Lindenholzhausen and Niederbrechen,

then pick up a secondary road to reach the start at Runkel.Start: Altstadt-Cafe Runkel at Burgstr. 2 Friday: 8 a.m.

to noon (6 and 11 km) Trail: Hilly, woods and fields Award: The satisfaction of knowing €0.95 of your start fee goes to the research.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Mainz-Gonsenheim (55124) — This midweek walk is easily reached via Autobahn and is

just north of Mainz. More importantly, the event advertises new routes for the 6- and 10-km trails. (It’s been quite some time since the trails have been updated.) From Wiesbaden, use Schiersteiner Strasse past the Esso station and over the bridge to the Mainz-Gonsenheim exit. Follow IVV signs or trail-marking tape to reach the start. Start: Karl-Geib-Haus at Kapellenstrasse 44 Wednes-

day: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 km) and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 km) Trail: Flat, mostly stroller-friendly trails, woods; both routes advertised as new. Award: None.

Weekend of Oct. 11-12

Heidelberg-Emmertsgrund (69126) — This event is south of Heidelberg

and east of the now-closed Patrick Henry Village. From Wiesbaden, use Autobahn 5 south to the Heidelberg-Schwetzingen exit (38), then follow signs toward Leimen. Turn off on a sec-ondary road leading to Emmertsgrund.

A shuttle service to the start hall is provided from the parking area. From the KMC,

use Autobahns 6 toward Mannheim and Stuttgart, 656 toward Heidelberg, and 5 toward Basel. Exit at Heidelberg-Schwetzingen (38) and follow signs toward Leimen. Use a secondary road leading to Emmertsgrund and the parking area.Start: Bürgerhaus with parking shuttle from Fabrik Hei-

delberger Leben AG at Forum 7 in HD-Emmertsgrund Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 and 10 km) and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (15 km) Trail: Mostly flat, fields and some woods Award: None.

Wiesbaden-Frauenstein (65201) — With its location near the Wiesbaden garrison’s

Rheinblick Golf Course, consider tossing your clubs in the trunk and get some practice in at the driving range or putting green after walking the trails. From Wiesbaden, connect onto A-66 in the direction of Rüdesheim, then exit at Frauenstein (2). Follow IVV directional signs on the minor road leading to Frauenstein and the Alfred-Delp-Strasse. From the KMC, use Autobahns 6 toward Mannheim, 63 toward Mainz, 60 and 643 toward Wiesbaden, and 66 toward Rüdesheim. Exit at Frauenstein (2) and take a minor road to the start at Frauenstein.Start: Alfred-Delp-Schule at Alfred-Delp-Str. 53 Sunday:

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 and 10 km) and 8 a.m. to noon (20 km) Trail: Unknown but expect somewhat hilly, wood-ed areas and neighborhoods Award: None.

Weekend of Oct. 18-19

Aarbergen-Daisbach (65326) — This event is in the Naturpark Rhein-Taunus south of

Limburg. Wanderers will enjoy the fall colors while completing one of a variety of trails. From Wies-

baden, use Autobahn 3 toward Limburg and exit at Bad Camberg (44). Follow second-ary roads through the towns of Beuerbach, Ketternschwalbach and Panrod to reach the start in Daisbach.Start: Haus der Vereine at Schulstrasse 8 (park-ing at Am Volpertsberg 2) Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6 km), 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (11 km), 7

a.m. to noon (18 km) and 7-11 a.m. (26 km) Trail: Very hilly, woods Award: From previous events.

Movies in the castleWiesbaden’s Schloss

Biebrich features the Eng-lish-language version of the documentary movie “Beware of Mr. Baker,” about Cream drum-mer Ginger Baker, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Schloss Biebrich also hosts the 16th annual International Film Festival Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Visit www.filme-im-schloss.de for more information.

Dinner Theater Showcase

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Amelia Ear-hart Playhouse Din-ner Theater Show-case to be held at the Community Activity Center Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. “Pas-tiche,” a romantic comedy, is

rated PG-13. Visit the Amelia Earhart Playhouse on Facebook for ticket information.

Area concertsThe Eberbach Monastery

presents Jan Garbarek and the Hilliard Ensemble Oct. 2 and 4 at 8 p.m. Mainz’s Phoenix Halle features Elvis Costello Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. Mainz’s Frankfurter

Hof presents Ma-lia and Band Oct. 25, Lisa Stansfield Oct. 29, Colosseum Nov. 2, the Ameri-can Cajun Blues and Zydeco Fes-tival Nov. 5 and 6, Marla Glen Nov.

7, Tower of Power Nov. 12, A Taste of Africa Nov. 15, the

Irish Folk Festival Nov. 16 and the New Spirit Gospel Choir Wiesbaden Dec. 14. Visit www.frankfurter-hof-mainz.de for details on these and other upcoming concerts in the area.

Highlights of historyThe Eberbach Monastery

presents an English-language “Lumostory — Highlights of History” event Oct. 12 with the doors opening at 7 p.m. It will feature a light, music and history show covering 900 years of monastery his-tory including a performance by jazz musician Alexander von Wangenheim. Visit www.tickets.kloster-eberbach.de for tickets.

Outdoor Rec tripsJoin Wiesbaden Outdoor

Recreation for a trip to Tropi-cal Island and the Black Forest Sept. 27-28, Greece and Italy Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for details.

Mainz OktoberfestMark your calendars for

the biggest Oktoberfest in Rheinland-Pfalz — the Mainz Oktoberfest Oct. 9-19 and 23-26 at the Messepark in Mainz-Hechtsheim. Visit www.oktoberfest-in-mainz.de.

Museum CastellumExplore the 2,000-year

history of Mainz-Kastel at the Museum Castellum adjacent to the Theodor Heuss Bridge on

the bank of the Rhein River in Mainz-Kastel. The free mu-seum is open every Sunday

from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guided tours can be arranged for other times by visiting www.museum-castellum.de. The mu-seum features a special exhibit through Nov. 16 commemorat-ing the 70th anniversary of the destruction of Kastel by Allied bombers on Sept. 8, 1944.

USO travelJoin the USO for trips to

Munich Oktoberfest Sept. 27, Strasbourg and Haut Königs-bourg Castle Sept. 27, Riesling Route Sept. 28, Berlin Nov. 7-10 and Christmas in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, Dec. 22-26. Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 143-548-5106 for more information.

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Sports and leisure10 miles to

gloryFour thousand and thir-ty-eight miles from the famed Army 10-Miler’s home in Washington, D.C., more than 80 runners took part in Wiesbaden’s satellite 10-Miler on Clay Kaser-ne Sept. 20. John King came in first with a time of 1 hour, 10 minutes, 12 seconds. His wife Phyllis was the first fe-male finisher with a time of 1:20.26 (photo with trophies far right). The Commander’s Cup event awarded first place to the Honey Bad-gers (Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 24th Mili-tary Intelligence Bat-talion), second place to Phoenix (2nd MI Bat-talion) and third place to the Apaches (Com-pany A, 24th MI Bat-talion). “They came in like wild salmon going upstream, before the bear gets them,” Spc. D’Lexis Cooley, Better Opportunities for Sin-gle Soldiers president, commented on the run-ners. BOSS volunteers assisted with race op-erations.

Sports shorts ... Sports shorts ... Sports shortsFitness Fair

The Wiesbaden Fitness Center hosts the Fall Fit-ness Fair Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring fitness class demonstrations, free 10-minute mas-sages, local vendors, giveaways and a Krav Maga class demonstration. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9830 for more information.

Recreational shootingHead to the Wackernheim Range (Ober-Olmer

Strasse 37, 55263) to enjoy some recreational shoot-ing Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15 or Dec. 13. Cost is $8 with membership in Wiesbaden’s Hunting Fishing and Sport Shooting Program, $12 for non-members. First-timers must register for the mandatory safety briefing by 9:45 a.m. Call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 143-548-9801 for more information.

Race for the CureJoin Wiesbaden High School members and others

in helping raise money for breast cancer research dur-ing the annual Susan Komen Race for the Cure run/walk in Frankfurt Sept. 28. The event starts near the

Staedel Museum on the Sachsenhausen bank of the Main River and takes participants over the river into the city and back across the river to the finish line. Race day registration starts at 8 a.m. with registration closing at 10 a.m. The two-kilometer walk kicks off at 10:40 a.m. and the five-kilometer run starts at 11:20 a.m. Visit www.komen.de for more information.

High school sports actionCome out and cheer on the Warrior athletes as they

welcome competitors for home events. Wiesbaden High School’s tennis team takes on Ramstein Oct. 4, Bitburg and Ansbach Oct. 11, Baumholder Oct. 18 and hosts the European Tennis Championships Oct. 23-25. Games are played at the Vitis Tennis Center in Wiesbaden-Nordenstadt. Wiesbaden’s golf team is at home at the Rheinblick Golf Course Oct. 2 and Oct. 8-9 (championships). The Wiesbaden Wahoos swim team has home meets (at the pool in Budenheim) Oct. 4 and Nov. 1. Volleyball teams play at home Oct. 11, 25 and Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 (European Championships). Cross Country runners are home for Homecoming

Oct. 11 versus Kaiserslautern and Patch. The Warriors football teams play at home Sept. 26 versus Vilseck, Oct. 3 or 4 versus a host nation team and Oct. 10 versus Ramstein.

Wiesbaden Volksmarching ClubThe Wiesbaden International Wandering Club is

now an official private organization — already rec-ognized by the DVV and IVV. WIWC members are entitled to participate in bus trips as well as monthly meetings and other events. Find out about upcom-ing events by visiting www.wiwc-volksmarching.de or come to a general membership and information meeting on the third Monday of each month at the Landchen Restaurant and Sportsbar (Oberfeld 7, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim).

Dance, tae kwon do classesChild, Youth and School Service’ Schools of

Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills of-fer dance, gymnastics for toddlers, tumbling and tae kwon do classes. Call Parent Central Services at civ (0611) 143-548-9356.

Photos by Shayna Brouker


By Capt. Donnell BarnettU.S. Army Public Health Command

Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11? Who were you with? What were you wearing when you found out about the towers? I bet most of those

details are pretty clear to you. Now ask yourself, “What was I doing on 10/11?”

Unless that’s your birthday or anniversary, chances are you don’t remember that day at all.

That’s the way our brains work. Even if you were nowhere near New York on 9/11, the memory of that horrific day, your feelings when you heard about it and the reactions of those people with you are pretty clear. The same is true for your first date, best birthday party and grandma’s apple pie, mmmmmm … you can almost smell it just thinking about it.

Your brain likes to record strong memories, good and bad, in a lot of detail. Along with the memory, your brain tries to record your feelings at the time of the event. Both the image and the feelings associated with the image help us to easily react to similar situations in the future.

For life-threatening occasions, such as what commonly happens on deployment, your brain records the event to help you respond in case you are ever in a similar life-threatening situation. And this is called? “Fight or flight,” that’s right.

With post-traumatic stress, people re-experience distressing events at times when they may not want to remember the event. Typically the event shows up in nightmares, flashbacks or disturbing daydreams.

Sometimes these events are “triggered” by something around you that looks, feels or smells like the event you experienced. A crowded mall may make you feel like you’re in that crowded bazaar. A dark movie theater may make you feel like you’re in your hooch. In the same way, a whiff of certain cologne will make you think about that special someone.

When an event and the memory of it are too dis-tressing to handle, people tend to go to great lengths to avoid them. Avoidance can mean not going to certain places, not talking to certain people, or even drinking an insane amount of alcohol to quiet down nightmares and get some sleep. The problem is that avoiding the reminders of an event can make the memories seem just as real as the actual event.

All these reactions are actually quite normal and are designed to help us survive. In fact, you’ve probably experienced avoidance behaviors all your life. Think about it — when you were a child, did you ever have a nightmare after seeing a scary movie? Or maybe you crossed the street to avoid the scary cat-lady’s house.

If these behaviors get worse over time, or they don’t taper off after a few months, this just means your body is having a more difficult time putting the memory away. Professionals use six months as a benchmark timeframe. Some people take more or less time to process the memory. In any case, if these reactions are causing problems in your life, talk with a medical professional, behavioral health provider or chaplain.

For your health

Ready and Resilient ... Ready and Resilient

By Tom Blakely U.S.Army Garrison Wiesbaden Ready and Resilient Director

It has often been said that optimism is something that can’t be taught. You are either a glass is half-full or a glass is half-empty kind of person. This miscon-ception, however, could not be further from the truth. Numerous studies have shown that optimism, when systematically trained through a deliberate and clear methodology, can be developed and enhanced.

For the Army, this methodology is known as “Hunt the Good Stuff.” Traditionally taught as one of the first resiliency skills within the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness, or CSF2 program, the skills developed within this course will enhance an individual’s level of optimism and, ultimately, enable him or her to better deal with life’s problems.

According to Tony Garcia, the U.S. Army Europe

CSF2 Program manager, “Master Resilience Trainers in the unit and the community (Army Community Services or spouse) are well trained in the resilience skills. The way they begin to teach optimism is by training the community to ‘Hunt the Good Stuff,’ the first step to gratitude and optimistic thought.”

“Hunt the Good Stuff” is designed to counter negativity bias and create positive emotion, as you notice and analyze what is good. One of the easy ways to achieve this goal is to start recording three good things each day in a journal. Write a reflection next to each positive event about why the good thing happened, what this means to you, what you can do to enable more of the good thing and ways you can contribute to this good thing. We are often caught up by a negative event that we focus upon throughout the day. By forcing yourself to look for the positives, though, you will quickly begin to seek out these types

of activities as opposed to dwell-ing on the negatives.

This skill doesn’t end when you leave work, though, and it can easily be applied to your family life and outside activities. For example, simply asking your children to name the positive things that happened during the day over dinner can greatly improve your family’s resilience and overall optimism.

To learn how to Hunt the Good Stuff, contact your unit’s Master Resiliency Trainer or visit http://csf2.army.mil. Civilians and family members can learn about these programs through ACS’ master resiliency trainers. (Editor’s note: This article is a first in a series that will focus on the various components of the CSF2 resiliency program.)

‘Hunt the good stuff’ to bolster resiliency

Why am I still thinking about deployment?

Graphic illustration by Mindy Campbell and Douglas DeMaio

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Movie plots

At the movies Sept. 25 to Oct. 11

The Equalizer — Denzel Washington plays McCall, a former black ops commando who has faked his death to live a quiet life in Boston. When he comes out of his self-imposed retirement to rescue a young girl, Teri (Chloe Moretz), he finds himself face to face with ultra-violent Russian gangsters. As he serves vengeance against those who brutalize the helpless, McCall’s desire for justice is reawakened. If someone has a problem, the odds are stacked against them and they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help.

The Boxtrolls (PG) — This animated feature tells the tale of the Boxtrolls, monsters who live underneath the streets of Cheese-bridge and crawl out of the sewers at night to steal what the townspeople hold most dear: their children and their cheeses. At least, that’s the legend the townspeople have always believed. In truth, the Boxtrolls are a community of lovable oddballs who are raising as one of their own an aban-doned and orphaned human boy named Eggs. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by a villainous exterminator who is bent on eradicating them, Eggs must venture aboveground to save them. Starring the voices of Ben Kingsley, Toni Collette and Elle Fanning.

This is Where I Leave You (R) — When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Confronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately recon-nect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways. Stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda.

A Walk Among the Tombstones (R) — An ex-NYPD cop and recovering alcoholic haunted by regrets, Matt Scudder (Liam Neeson), has a lot to make up for. When a series of kidnappings targeting the wives of drug dealers escalates to grisly murder, Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Dan Stevens) and his brother (Boyd Holbrook) hunt the two men down and bring them to bloody justice.

The Maze Runner (PG-13) — Thomas wakes up in a strange place called the Glade with no memory aside from his first name. The Glade is an enclosed structure populated by other boys, and is surrounded by tall, stone walls that pro-tect them from monsters called Grievers. Every day, some of the kids who are Run-ners venture into the labyrinth trying to map the ever-changing pattern of walls in an attempt to find an exit. Stars Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario.

Tina Fey and Jason Bateman star in “This is Where I Leave You,” about grown siblings who must come together to confront their pasts when their father dies.

Taunus TheaterSept. 25 — Lucy (R) 7 p.m.Sept. 26 — The Maze Runner (PG-13) 7 p.m.Sept. 27 — The Maze Runner (PG-13) 4 p.m.

This is Where I Leave You (R) 7 p.m.Sept. 28 — The Maze Runner (PG-13) 4 p.m.

This is Where I Leave You (R) 7 p.m.Sept. 29 — The Maze Runner (PG-13) 7 p.m.Oct. 1 — This is Where I Leave You (R) 7

p.m.Oct. 2 — The Maze Runner (PG-13) 7 p.m.Oct. 3 — The Equalizer (R) 7 p.m.

Oct. 4 — The Boxtrolls (PG) 4 p.m. The Equal-izer (R) 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 5 — The Boxtrolls (PG) 3 p.m. The Equal-izer (R) 5 p.m.

Oct. 6 — No Good Deed (PG-13) 7 p.m.Oct. 7 — ClosedOct. 8 — A Walk Among the Tombstones (R)

7 p.m.Oct. 9 — The Equalizer (R) 7 p.m.Oct. 10 — The Equalizer (R) 7 p.m.Oct. 11 — The Giver (PG-13) 2 p.m. The

Judge (R) 4:30 p.m. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (R) 6:30 p.m.

“The Boxtrolls” have an undeserved bad reputa-tion among those who live above ground in this animated, feature film. Photo left: Denzel Wash-ington is out for justice in “The Equalizer.”

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Cycling through France

Take the bike and tent to explore the back roads at your own pace

Story and photos by Karl Weisel


Hot air balloon passengers soar over the rising sun on their way to picturesque villages

and extravagant chateaus in the Loire Valley. Herons, osprey, swans and gulls squawk as they settle in for breakfast on the broad, gently flowing river. Campers emerge from tents and trail-ers to heat coffee on portable stoves as the morning dew sparkles on the surrounding greenery.

It’s another day of vacation in southern France.With an incredibly diverse physical landscape,

amazing cuisine and a rich culture and history, this is one European country that seems to make everyone’s list of travel musts.

One great way to save a little money and explore the nooks and crannies of the country is to combine a biking and camping holiday. Camping opportunities range from sleeping in a tent or fully equipped cabin in one of the holi-day camps along the Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts to camping out on a grassy pasture along the Ardeche or Loire Rivers. Miles of marked biking trails in many of the popular tourist areas provide the ideal way to leave the car parked while venturing out and staying fit.

A day’s drive from the Rhein-Main Region takes one into the heart of the Massif Central and Provence — lavender country where impres-sionist and expressionist artists were inspired to create enduring masterpieces. Campers will want to spend time exploring the gorges of the Ardeche, diving off the cliffs under the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard before heading farther south to the likes of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and into the Camargue region where flamingos and white horses roam over the white sands and marshes separating the sea from coastal villages.

A quick visit to the Wiesbaden Library offers travelers a wealth of informative literature and maps when planning a trip to France. Guides such

as the Fodor, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet books provide tips, historical background and useful details on places to visit.

If one has the time and inclination, combin-ing a beach and biking vacation is easy. Paved biking trails all along the coast in the Camargue take cyclists through this sandy marshland where water fowl gather and tourists flock to enjoy beach holidays and fishy feasts in marina-dominated coastal villages such as Grau Du Roi and Stes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Campgrounds, many offering direct access to the broad sandy beaches, are plentiful, with several featuring activities for children, grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities.

Like most regions in France, vineyards are never far from sight in the Provence — and wine is plentiful — including being offered in huge casks in the Camargue campground stores where patrons are welcome to bring in their own containers to fill themselves.

The Atlantic Coast of France likewise offers bikers and campers a wide range of opportunities. But be sure to make a stop at the medieval city of Carcassonne on the way across the Languedoc region. Spires and turrets beckon from high over the new section of town welcoming visitors to the old city enclosed within the massive stone walls of the fortress. Like Heidelberg’s Castle, it is an extremely popular travel destination, but still a must-see along the route.

Continuing on to the Atlantic Coast, head up

to Bordeaux and the nearby town of Arcachon. This comfortable beach resort, set amidst the hundreds of kilometers of sandy beaches on the Cote d’Argent, welcomes scores of pleasure craft and beach-goers who seeking solace on the miles of beachfront and in the cafes and restaurants along the Arcachon Basin.

One of the main attractions of the area is the Dune Du Pyla just south of Arcachon — a giant dune that stretches for several kilometers and offers paragliders the perfect launching pad for a soaring ride out over the waves of the Atlantic. A host of campgrounds are set among the pine trees that are slowly being swallowed up by the shifting sands of the dune. Marked bike trails lead visitors all along this spectacular coastline and into the pine forest where picnic grounds and an inviting zoo summon visitors to while away the hours.

Be sure to join the locals in sampling a plate of Moules et frites — a large bowl of fresh mussels cooked in white wine with onions or cream — and served with a heaping helping of fresh fries. Wash it down with one of the region’s famed Bordeaux wines.

Before heading to your next destination, browse through the guidebooks and try to decide how much time you’ll have for the next stop before heading home. From the Atlantic Coast, Brittany, the Dordogne and various other noted travel hotspots are within a half-day’s drive.

A good place to round out a French holiday might be to spend a little time in the Loire Valley. Campgrounds along the river offer direct access

to various well-marked bike trails along the Loire River, through sunflower fields and flower-bedecked villages and to dazzling chateaus.

While there are any number of outstanding places to start exploring this World Heritage Site, the town of Blois offers an ideal biking and camping starting point at the Camping du Val de Blois a Vineuil (about four kilometers up the river from town). While simple (there’s no store), the camp is set in a grassy park area along the river and has hot showers, washing machines, wireless and electrical hookups at the camp sites.

Blois, itself, is worth spending time to get to know. The Chateau de Blois — once home to kings, royal assassinations and a host of politi-cal intrigues — provides a grand view of French history and architecture.

Not far in either direction on the Loire, bik-ers have their choice of chateaus to visit. About 20 kilometers west of Blois lies the Chateau De Chaumont-Sur-Loire. This fairy-tale-like pal-ace overlooking the Loire from atop a hillside features regular art exhibitions, an expansive garden and a collection of portrait medallions ,including a couple of Benjamin Franklin who was supported by Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont during Franklin’s mission to France during the Revolutionary War.

Heading east and slightly away from the Loire at Saint-Dye about the same distance on the bike takes one to the massive Chateau of Chambord. Intended as a hunting lodge to serve King Francis I but not completed until after his death, Chambord is an extravagant showcase of

whimsical Italian Renaissance architecture. With hundreds of rooms and staircases, visitors are invited to spend hours strolling through chambers and climbing out onto balconies, to boat on the adjacent Cosson River or to wander through the expansive Parc de Chambord — one of Europe’s largest game preserves — where wild boar and deer can be spotted.

The chateau grounds also feature a host of eating choices from a full-course French set menu at the Chateau restaurant to various fast-food varieties such as cold, vegetable porridge and an open-faced sandwich (Tartine) served with a goblet of French beer.

A few tips for driving in France: When us-ing the paid freeways, stick to the marked speed limits (never more than 130 kilometers per hour) as radar traps are common; make sure to get in the correct lane when exiting the freeway (the one that accepts currency, rather than a European bank card — look for the euros sign); and same with gas stations — check to see if you can pay with cash in advance or make sure that they accept your credit card (many stations have no attendant on duty). Also, practice a few French phrases before setting out — it will be greatly appreciated by a population that seems to avoid speaking anything but French whenever possible.

France, like the United States, is a vast treasure-trove offering visitors a lifetime of diverse sights, settings and historical sites to explore. Make sure to venture out beyond Paris to discover something unique to satisfy your tastes and sense of adventure.

Grand palaces, castles and manors, such as the Chateau De Chambord, are plentiful in the Loire River Valley. Well-marked bike trails lead cyclists through this captivating landscape. Photo left: Enjoying a freshly made meal, baguette and the local grape after a good day of biking on the Loire River.

Top photo: Bathers on a beach in Arca-chon. Above: Flamingos in a marsh in the Camargue. Left: Paraglid-ers prepare to sail over the Atlantic from a dune at Pyla-sur-Mer.

The fortress of Carcassonne sur-rounding the old town towers over the newer portions of the city. Photo left: People hike on Europe’s tallest dune on the Cote d’Argent for a lofty view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Cycling through France

Take the bike and tent to explore the back roads at your own pace

Story and photos by Karl Weisel


Hot air balloon passengers soar over the rising sun on their way to picturesque villages

and extravagant chateaus in the Loire Valley. Herons, osprey, swans and gulls squawk as they settle in for breakfast on the broad, gently flowing river. Campers emerge from tents and trail-ers to heat coffee on portable stoves as the morning dew sparkles on the surrounding greenery.

It’s another day of vacation in southern France.With an incredibly diverse physical landscape,

amazing cuisine and a rich culture and history, this is one European country that seems to make everyone’s list of travel musts.

One great way to save a little money and explore the nooks and crannies of the country is to combine a biking and camping holiday. Camping opportunities range from sleeping in a tent or fully equipped cabin in one of the holi-day camps along the Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts to camping out on a grassy pasture along the Ardeche or Loire Rivers. Miles of marked biking trails in many of the popular tourist areas provide the ideal way to leave the car parked while venturing out and staying fit.

A day’s drive from the Rhein-Main Region takes one into the heart of the Massif Central and Provence — lavender country where impres-sionist and expressionist artists were inspired to create enduring masterpieces. Campers will want to spend time exploring the gorges of the Ardeche, diving off the cliffs under the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard before heading farther south to the likes of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and into the Camargue region where flamingos and white horses roam over the white sands and marshes separating the sea from coastal villages.

A quick visit to the Wiesbaden Library offers travelers a wealth of informative literature and maps when planning a trip to France. Guides such

as the Fodor, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet books provide tips, historical background and useful details on places to visit.

If one has the time and inclination, combin-ing a beach and biking vacation is easy. Paved biking trails all along the coast in the Camargue take cyclists through this sandy marshland where water fowl gather and tourists flock to enjoy beach holidays and fishy feasts in marina-dominated coastal villages such as Grau Du Roi and Stes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Campgrounds, many offering direct access to the broad sandy beaches, are plentiful, with several featuring activities for children, grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities.

Like most regions in France, vineyards are never far from sight in the Provence — and wine is plentiful — including being offered in huge casks in the Camargue campground stores where patrons are welcome to bring in their own containers to fill themselves.

The Atlantic Coast of France likewise offers bikers and campers a wide range of opportunities. But be sure to make a stop at the medieval city of Carcassonne on the way across the Languedoc region. Spires and turrets beckon from high over the new section of town welcoming visitors to the old city enclosed within the massive stone walls of the fortress. Like Heidelberg’s Castle, it is an extremely popular travel destination, but still a must-see along the route.

Continuing on to the Atlantic Coast, head up

to Bordeaux and the nearby town of Arcachon. This comfortable beach resort, set amidst the hundreds of kilometers of sandy beaches on the Cote d’Argent, welcomes scores of pleasure craft and beach-goers who seeking solace on the miles of beachfront and in the cafes and restaurants along the Arcachon Basin.

One of the main attractions of the area is the Dune Du Pyla just south of Arcachon — a giant dune that stretches for several kilometers and offers paragliders the perfect launching pad for a soaring ride out over the waves of the Atlantic. A host of campgrounds are set among the pine trees that are slowly being swallowed up by the shifting sands of the dune. Marked bike trails lead visitors all along this spectacular coastline and into the pine forest where picnic grounds and an inviting zoo summon visitors to while away the hours.

Be sure to join the locals in sampling a plate of Moules et frites — a large bowl of fresh mussels cooked in white wine with onions or cream — and served with a heaping helping of fresh fries. Wash it down with one of the region’s famed Bordeaux wines.

Before heading to your next destination, browse through the guidebooks and try to decide how much time you’ll have for the next stop before heading home. From the Atlantic Coast, Brittany, the Dordogne and various other noted travel hotspots are within a half-day’s drive.

A good place to round out a French holiday might be to spend a little time in the Loire Valley. Campgrounds along the river offer direct access

to various well-marked bike trails along the Loire River, through sunflower fields and flower-bedecked villages and to dazzling chateaus.

While there are any number of outstanding places to start exploring this World Heritage Site, the town of Blois offers an ideal biking and camping starting point at the Camping du Val de Blois a Vineuil (about four kilometers up the river from town). While simple (there’s no store), the camp is set in a grassy park area along the river and has hot showers, washing machines, wireless and electrical hookups at the camp sites.

Blois, itself, is worth spending time to get to know. The Chateau de Blois — once home to kings, royal assassinations and a host of politi-cal intrigues — provides a grand view of French history and architecture.

Not far in either direction on the Loire, bik-ers have their choice of chateaus to visit. About 20 kilometers west of Blois lies the Chateau De Chaumont-Sur-Loire. This fairy-tale-like pal-ace overlooking the Loire from atop a hillside features regular art exhibitions, an expansive garden and a collection of portrait medallions ,including a couple of Benjamin Franklin who was supported by Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont during Franklin’s mission to France during the Revolutionary War.

Heading east and slightly away from the Loire at Saint-Dye about the same distance on the bike takes one to the massive Chateau of Chambord. Intended as a hunting lodge to serve King Francis I but not completed until after his death, Chambord is an extravagant showcase of

whimsical Italian Renaissance architecture. With hundreds of rooms and staircases, visitors are invited to spend hours strolling through chambers and climbing out onto balconies, to boat on the adjacent Cosson River or to wander through the expansive Parc de Chambord — one of Europe’s largest game preserves — where wild boar and deer can be spotted.

The chateau grounds also feature a host of eating choices from a full-course French set menu at the Chateau restaurant to various fast-food varieties such as cold, vegetable porridge and an open-faced sandwich (Tartine) served with a goblet of French beer.

A few tips for driving in France: When us-ing the paid freeways, stick to the marked speed limits (never more than 130 kilometers per hour) as radar traps are common; make sure to get in the correct lane when exiting the freeway (the one that accepts currency, rather than a European bank card — look for the euros sign); and same with gas stations — check to see if you can pay with cash in advance or make sure that they accept your credit card (many stations have no attendant on duty). Also, practice a few French phrases before setting out — it will be greatly appreciated by a population that seems to avoid speaking anything but French whenever possible.

France, like the United States, is a vast treasure-trove offering visitors a lifetime of diverse sights, settings and historical sites to explore. Make sure to venture out beyond Paris to discover something unique to satisfy your tastes and sense of adventure.

Grand palaces, castles and manors, such as the Chateau De Chambord, are plentiful in the Loire River Valley. Well-marked bike trails lead cyclists through this captivating landscape. Photo left: Enjoying a freshly made meal, baguette and the local grape after a good day of biking on the Loire River.

Top photo: Bathers on a beach in Arca-chon. Above: Flamingos in a marsh in the Camargue. Left: Paraglid-ers prepare to sail over the Atlantic from a dune at Pyla-sur-Mer.

The fortress of Carcassonne sur-rounding the old town towers over the newer portions of the city. Photo left: People hike on Europe’s tallest dune on the Cote d’Argent for a lofty view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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EVENTS

City festivalThu, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 28Wiesbaden, city centerTake pleasure in the city festival from September 25 - 28. There will be a diverse and colorful, and varied program awaiting you. For more information visit www.wiesbaden.de

Rochus marketFri, Sep 26 – Sat, Sep 27Hanau-Großauheim, RochusmarktThe Rochus market will take place from September 26 to 27 in Hanau-Großauheim. This event is a popular and successful street festival attracting many visitors, to enjoy a variety of musical performances as well as activities for children. For more information visit www.gewerbeverein-grossauheim.de

Wine festFri, Sep 26 – Mon, Sep 29Boppard, MarktplatzJoin the 75th wine fest in Boppard from September 26 to 29. During these few days you will hear live bands play and see a fi reworks display on Saturday. Don’t miss Sundays big wine tasting event, where you and the family can enjoy the great ambiance. For more info visit www.boppard-tourismus.de

Automobile exhibitionFri, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 28Wiesbaden, SchlossplatzThe automobile exhibition takes place

every year during the city festival from September 26 to 28 on the Schlossplatz, in front of the town hall, you can view exhibits from more than 20 automotive dealers from the region. For more infor-mation visit www.wiesbaden.de

Olympic ball nightSat, Sep 27Wiesbaden, KurhausThe Landessportbund Hessen (Hes-sian sports federation) has once again organized the Olympische Ballnacht (Olympic ball night) on September 27 in Wiesbaden’s Kurhaus. Enjoy an excel-lent program with artists, acrobats and live music. Numerous politicians will be in attendance for the announcement of Hessian’s athlete. Tickets are between €28 and €190. For more info see www.olympische-ballnacht.de

Harvest festivalSat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28Wiesbaden, Warmen DammThe harvest festival will be celebrated from September 27 to 28. There will be a farmers market on both days, where you can buy fruit and vegetables. For more information visit www.wiesbaden.de

Red wine festSat, Sep 27 – Sun, Oct 5Ingelheim, BurgmauernJoin the annual red wine fest in Ingel-heim from September 27 to October 5. This romantic fest is around the castle walls and offers a colorful program. You will be able to try red and white wine as

well as sekt. For more information visit www.ingelheim.de

OktoberfestThu, Oct 2 – Fri, Oct 3Mainz-Kastel, Brauhaus CastelIf you cannot make it to the original Oktoberfest in Munich, celebrate at the Brauhaus (brewery) in Mainz-Kastel on October 2 and 3. Tapping of the barrels will be at 7 p.m. On both days typical Oktoberfest music will be played by live bands and the “Bahia Dance Group” will entertain the visitors. No admission! Please call to reserve a table. For more info see www.brauhaus-castel.de

Syndicate FestivalSat, Oct 4Dortmund, WestfalenhalleCelebrate at the biggest festival for hard styles of electronic music, the Syndicate Festival in the Westfalenhalle in Dort-mund on October 4 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. On four fl oors national and international headliners, as well as newcomers, pre-sent hard core, hard style, hard techno and techno music to 20.000 fans. For more info and tickets in advance for €48 see www.syndicate-festival.de

CONCERTS

UB40Fri, Sep 26Wiesbaden, Dern´sche SquareThe British band UB 40 will be per-forming a free open air concert at the Dern’sche Gelände in Wiesbaden as part

of the city festival on Friday, September 26. UB 40 will give their best with their famous “Can’t help falling in love” and newer pieces from their ‘Getting over the storm’ album released last year. For moreinformation visit www.wiesbaden.de

Iron & WineThu, Nov 6Wiesbaden, RingkircheSamuel Beam, better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released fi ve studio albums. You may know his song from the Twilight series, “Flightless Bird.” Ticket prices are €29.70. For more information visit www.eventim.de

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SoccerFri, Sep 26Mainz, Coface ArenaSee a great soccer game on September 25 in the Coface Arena in Mainz when the 1. FSV Mainz 05 will play against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The game starts at 8.30 p.m. For more information visit www.mainz05.de

HockeyFri, Sep 26Mannheim, SAP ArenaOn September 26, the Mannheim Adler will play against the Kölner Haie. The game starts at 7.30 p.m. Ticket prices start at €10. For more information visit www.saparena.de

Have fun with the localsAutumn marketThu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28Wiesbaden, Mauritius Platz

The Autumn Market will take place from September 25 to 28 on Mauritius square in the Wiesbaden. On the 3 days, there will be a program for children and their families, includ-ing a puppeteer, a huge roll slide and more. There will be more than 50 stands with various products e.g. seasonal fruits and vegetables like apples and pumpkins, handmade jam and much more. The market will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more infor-mation visit www.wiesbaden.de


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Pumpkin bread from fresh pumpkin

Story by Dennis Weaver Contributing writer

So you grew pumpkins this year. Or maybe you will buy some to decorate the house or yard. Don’t throw them out; use them for baking. With pump-kin puree, you can make great baked goods from bread, to pies, to muffins. Sure you can buy canned pumpkin from the store but fresh is better, healthi-er, and you’ll save money.

While we’re biased toward fresh pumpkin, quite frankly, in many recipes we have a hard time telling the difference be-tween fresh and canned. And we often use commercially canned pumpkin for the convenience.

Most recipes call for pump-kin puree but that’s not the only way you can use fresh pump-kin. You can grate fresh pump-kin and add it to your bread or muffins. It’s even good in a casserole or in a soup. Grated pumpkin will give you attrac-tive flecks of orange in your bread or muffins and a little chewier texture. But since most recipes call for puree, here’s how to prepare it:

1. Cut a sugar or pie pumpkin in half. (Some thin-walled pump-kins are stringy and not as good for baking.) Remove the seeds. Place the halves in a baking pan, flesh side down with 3/4 inch of water in the pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees or until the flesh is tender. (For small quanti-ties, you can cook the pumpkin in the microwave.)

2. After the pumpkin has cooled, scoop the flesh out, place it in a food blender, processor, or your food mill and process it until it is smooth. If stringy filaments remain, strain it.

3. Often, especially from smaller or immature pump-kins, the puree will not be thick enough — a spoon should stand upright in the puree. To thicken, place the puree in a saucepan and cook, stirring often, until the puree becomes thicker. Use as you would canned pumpkin. Extra puree freezes well.

If you are in a hurry, you can cook your pumpkin in the microwave or steam it on the stovetop. Cooked this way, it seems to have a higher water content than when baked. That’s okay but you will need to cook it down on the stovetop to remove some of the water — at least for some recipes.

In some recipes, it doesn’t matter whether the puree is thin. If you add a thin puree to a yeasted bread recipe, you’ll have to add a little more flour to com-pensate. That’s not a problem. If you are making pancakes, the thinner puree just means less water or milk to get the same consistency. On the other hand, if you are making cookies or scones or muffins, balance mat-ters. You can add more flour or less liquid and it may turn out okay but you won’t know with-out trying.

PUmPkin BreAD reciPeIn the following bread recipe,

you may use a thinner puree. Just be prepared to adjust the amount of flour that you use to accom-modate different moisture con-tents of the pumpkin puree.

This is a great pumpkin bread recipe! It has an attractive orange color, it’s moist, and it’s packed with nutrition and flavor. We usually make it with white bread flour but you can substi-tute whole wheat flour. (If you use all whole wheat, add several tablespoons of wheat gluten.) The recipe calls for raisins but walnuts make it a great pumpkin bread also.

This bread is not sweet like a dessert bread. You can add more sugar if you like. If you choose, add one cup of chopped wal-nuts. Incidentally, try this bread toasted with red current jelly. It is terrific!

ingreDientS• 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups white bread flour (you can substitute up to 3 cups whole wheat flour)• 1/4 cup brown sugar• 1 seven-gram packet of instant yeast• 1 1/3 cup warm water, 110 degrees• 1 tablespoon cinnamon• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves• 1 teaspoon ground ginger• 1 cup pureed pumpkin or canned pumpkin• 1/2 tablespoon salt• 6 tablespoons melted butter• 1 1/2 cups raisins, golden rai-sins, or currents

DirectionS1. Place half the bread flour,

sugar, and yeast in the bowl of your stand-type mixer. Add the warm water and beat with a dough hook until it is partially mixes. (The purpose of this mix is to hydrate the yeast.)

2. Add the rest of the flour, the spices, the pumpkin, the salt, and the butter. Knead with the dough hook at medium speed for four minutes. When the dough comes together, add the raisins and continue beating for the remainder of the four minutes or until the gluten is developed. You will likely need to adjust the moisture level ei-ther by adding flour or water. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turn once, and cover. Set the bowl in a warm place and al-low it to double in size.

3. Grease two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Form two loaves, cover them, and let them rise until dou-bled and puffy.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. The inter-nal temperature should be at 190 to 200 degrees. Remove the loaves from the pans and let the bread cool on a wire rack.

Baker’s Note: The pumpkin in this bread makes it very moist. Pumpkin has a very mild flavor and acts as background for the spices and this has a mild bread combination of spices. Add more spices if you prefer.

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INTRODUCING LOCAL BUSINESSES

Auto-GöllerIt is a nice surprise to see a woman at the helm of a very successful and thriving car dealership in Wiesbaden. She is Frau Cornelia Bruns and she puts customer service and quality � rst. Auto-Göller is a 90-year family busi-ness proudly serving the American community. Auto-Göller is located in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, right between Clay Kaserne and Mainz-Kastel. � e great location helps make the hassle of car repair a bit easier to handle. Auto- Göller has a friendly and English-speaking sta� that will assist you with all of your car repair needs. � ey specialize in the repair and maintenance of the following makes: VW, Audi and Skoda. However, they are able to repair all makes and models. Auto-Göller has a large selection of new and used cars too. � e used cars are reliable and the new cars are very reasonably priced. Keep an eye on the ad in � e Herald Union as Frau Bruns will be o� ering monthly specials throughout the year for your car maintenance. Frau Bruns and her friendly sta� welcome you to Auto-Göller. For more information visit www.auto-goeller.de.Elise-Kirchner-Strasse 1 • 65203 Wiesbaden • 0611 - 967071

Goldgasse 1 - Ursula’s Unique Fashion Store� e Boutique by Ursula Penk magically attracts her customers. Ursula and her fashion have that special something. Immediately a� er her apprentice-ship, Ursula Penk opened her � rst boutique in Baden - Baden and even designs evening dresses that are presented at major fashion shows at the coveted hotel Badischer Hof. Inspired by her many international guests, Ursula moved to Dallas, where she organized styling workshops, such as ‘Color me beautiful’ and large fashion shows. Ursula returned to Germany, and has now been living in Wiesbaden for over 13 years. Her passion for fashion can be felt immediately. Ursula’s love for feminine and edgy fashion is represented in the style of clothing o� ered in her boutique. In order to serve as many customers as possible, Ursula o� ers German sizes 36 - 48, which is equivaltent to U.S. sizes 8-20. Visit Ursula’s Unique Fashion Store today and dive into the magical fashion world of Ursula Penk.

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Pappelhaus� is restaurant really stands out from the rest. At � rst you may think you have made a wrong turn, but instead you will see the American � ag � ying high and welcoming you. � e restaurant looks like a Mediterranean villa that spills out to a large wrap-around terrace on several di� erent levels. � e terrace is open through the fall season to enjoy the ‘outdoor grill’-type atmosphere. � e scent of great food is everywhere and the happy and friendly sta� are there for your service. Pappelhaus is famous for their Argentinian beef, which is served up as steak or as a delicious burger in several di� erent sizes, depending on your appetite. Don’t forget to try their rosemary pota-toes and Mediterranean grilled vegetables. Stop by for a cozy lunch or dinner as the weather gets cooler. Pappelhaus knows how to treat their American customer with special deals, hail & farewell parties and other events. Look for their ad in � e Herald Union advertising special meal discounts throughout the year. If you see a man walking around, casually dressed and speaking respectfully to his sta� and customers, it’s most likely the owner, Herr Ezzedine. He makes a great impression on his sta� and customers alike. Remember that Pappelhaus welcomes you with a 10% discount with military ID. Now that’s a good start.

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English speaking Episcopal churchin the center of Wiesbaden (since 1864)Welcoming all nationalities & denominations.

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ASW Highend Carcare (Classic Car Auction House)We clean and protect your car! Smart Repair.Wiesbadener Straße 61 - 55252 Mainz-KastelTel. 06139 / 29 28 60 - [email protected], SMS, WhatsApp - 0151 / 25 37 20 84www.kaiwinter.de

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Please take out warm dishes before 10pmOpening hours:Daily 5-11pm - Tuesdays closedNew: Special planning for Hail & Farewell Parties!

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