Inside ‘ScreamFree’ Hal
Marriage guru Hal Runkel talks to community members about ‘ScreamFree parenting.’ See page 9.
Eating healthy on the go
Lahn camping
Ways to keep young people well fed with nourishing foods. See page 12.
Get away without traveling far from home. See pages 14-15.
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Oekoprofit
Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany
Sept. 12, 2013
City recognizes garrison for conservation initiatives By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden was among more than 30 companies and organizations recognized by Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Sven Gerich and other city officials for their conservation efforts during a ceremony at Wiesbaden’s City Hall Aug. 29. Col. David Carstens, USAG Wiesbaden commander, and members of the garrison’s Directorate of Public Works team were honored for the U.S. military community’s ongoing participation in the city-wide Oekoprofit initiative which annually brings representatives together throughout the year to share ideas and success stories aimed at protecting the environment, making better use of resources and building sustainably. “We’re glad to take part in the Oekoprofit
program,” said Maj. William McGlothlin, USAG Wiesbaden DPW operations officer. “It helps show our host nation counterparts that we are green neighbors — that we’re environmentally conscious.” While past year garrison Oekoprofit projects have included everything from reducing energy consumption and waste in Wiesbaden hangars, motor pools, at the Rheinblick Golf Course and at the Strong Teams Cafe Dining Facility; this year’s focused on measuring and streamlining efficiencies at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. “With all of the improvements that we’ve made in the past at the fitness center, we wanted to go back and look at those efforts to see if there were areas that could be further improved,” said McGlothlin. See Oekoprofit on page 5
Photo by Maj. William McGlothlin
Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Sven Gerich (left) recognizes Col. David Carstens, USAG Wiesbaden commander, and members of the garrison’s Oekoprofit team for conservation efforts during an event in the Wiesbaden City Hall Aug. 29.
Twenty-five hours for charity
Photo by Karl Weisel
Wiesbaden military community service members, family members and civilians join their host nation neighbors in the annual Wiesbaden 25-Hour Run Sept. 7-8. Members of several units fielded teams which ran around the clock in the charity effort which raises money for youth athletic programs. See page 13 and www.flickr.com/photos/wpao for more photos from the run.
Hainerberg Access Control Point Projects funded to improve interchange, build new entrance
Command Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization funding to improve B-455 Washington Strasse access. The first is to improve the B-455 interchange at Washington Strasse and the second is to By Karl Weisel U.S. Army Garrison construct a new AcWiesbaden Public cess Control Point Affairs Office along Washington Photo by Karl Weisel Wiesbaden miliStrasse. tary community Drivers turn onto Washington Strasse to enter HainerDemolition of six members should see berg Housing from Highway B-455. housing buildings the fence around will begin later this is completed on the new begin by next summer, Hainerberg Housing Wiesbaden Army and Air said Roger Gerber, Trans- winter. closed by the spring Force Exchange Service formation and Station“This fall we’ll take of 2015, according to facility in Hainerberg. ing Management Office control of the streets in garrison planners. The Hainerberg Housing, but Design plans will start director. enclosure of Hainerberg this month for a new AcTwo projects have they will remain open is intended to occur at the cess Control Point with been funded by InstalSee Hainerberg same time construction construction slated to l a t i o n M a n a g e m e n t ACP on page 3
Commentary
Being ready and resilient to prevent suicide ordinates and re-familiarize of this effort, but it must also involve themselves with the various friends, peers, families and co-workers. Commander of U.S. Army resources available at www. The success of the Army Suicide Europe army.mil/readyandresilient, Prevention Program rests upon proacThis past March, the and take advantage of them. tive, caring and courageous people who, Army launched the Ready At the end of the day recognizing the imminent danger, take and Resilient Campaign. This being ready and resilient immediate action to save a life. Campaign integrates and is all about leadership and Eliminating suicide from our ranks is synchronizes multiple efforts personal responsibility. no small task; it is a mission that takes and programs to improve the Lt. Gen. Donald As September is Suicide committed leadership and Soldiers who readiness and resilience of the M. Campbell Prevention Month, I would care about those around them. Army Family — Soldiers, Jr., U.S. Army like to take this opportunity The way to get ahead of this challenge Europe comcivilians and families. to focus on this difficult topic. is for leaders at all levels to get to know Ready and Resilient cre- mander Suicide is a serious chal- their Soldiers, peers, co-workers and ates a holistic, collaborative lenge facing the Army Fam- families individually, and understand and coherent approach to increase indi- ily; combating this challenge requires the personal and professional stressors vidual and unit readiness and resilience. everyone in the unit to be aware of the that are affecting them. This allows us The tools and programs the Army has risk factors for suicide and understand to identify risk factors early and find developed improve methods for leaders, how to respond. ways to help someone in need work peers and family members to understand Leaders must be at the forefront through these stressors by getting them high-risk behaviors and intervene early; Recognizing possible signs of suicide — F Relapreventing suicide, sexual harassment and sexual assault, bullying and hazing, tionship problems; F Substance use and abuse; substance abuse and domestic violence. F Life stressors; F Behavioral health issues. I expect leaders to engage their subBy Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr.
the help available. A command climate of trust and accountability is the key to establishing an environment where this is possible. I encourage you to focus on the continuous education and training of identifying risk factors, resources available, and the steps to help someone in need. Understanding these will allow our suicide prevention efforts to be successful. The Ready and Resilient Campaign and Suicide Prevention both fall in line with one of my imperatives: Comprehensive Fitness. When leaders demonstrate care and compassion through dignified, fair and respectful treatment of Soldiers and families, their sense of self-worth soars and increases their ability to handle the challenging and demanding situations they are placed in daily. Be an engaged leader, it will make a difference. Strong Soldiers, Strong Teams.
Ask the commander ... Ask the commander Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Visit the garrison’s Facebook page (Garrison Wiesbaden), Twitter (usagwiesbadenpa) or Interactive Customer Evaluation pages — all links at www.wiesbaden.army.mil.
own, is very considerate and very understanding with tantrums — and sometimes even bad behavior. I will definitely miss her — she is a very special provider. Response: Thanks for your positive feedback about one of the garrison’s hardworking and dedicated Child Youth and School Services employees at the Clay Kaserne Child Development Center. I know she will appreciate that her efforts are recognized by her customers.
Newman bus stop
Heather J. asked: Are the MPs going to start patrolling the Newman bus stop in the afternoon again this year? In the span of Col. David 15 minutes this afternoon, four cars passed Carstens, U.S. Quiet hours in housing the parked buses as children were exiting. Army Garrison Melinda H. asked: It’s 11 p.m., and locals Response: Heather, thanks for keeping Wiesbaden are playing basketball in the Aukamm Housa watchful eye and helping safeguard our commander children. The Military Police will indeed ing area (race car playground). Just wondermake a point of checking the bus stop daily to ing who enforces quiet hours — Sunday mornings, too. discourage drivers from passing the bus while it is Response: Melinda, as guests in the host nation stopped to let passengers disembark. All community we are expected to observe the German quiet hours members are reminded that while German law does which call for reasonable quiet from 10 p.m. through not require drivers from passing stopped buses off 8 a.m. If people playing basketball near your home post — on military installations this is indeed the late in the evening produces an inordinate amount case, as per U.S. Army Europe regulations. But even of noise, I recommend you call the Military Police off post, drivers are advised to use extreme caution desk at civ (0611) 705-5096 or 5097 to report the when approaching school buses — whether moving abuse of quiet hours. or stopped — in the interest of everyone’s safety.
Off-post uniform wear
Great child care
Suzie Q. commented: Ms. Maria in Preschool 3 is an excellent provider. She treats my daughter as her
Daniel W. commented: Can you tell me if the following guidance (limits to when uniforms can be worn off post) was ever entered into policy? I am
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curious, as recently I have seen an influx of service members involved in activities off base to include sitdown lunches while in uniform. I would still consider this to be a safety concern and would encourage the command to reiterate and reinforce this standard if indeed it still applies. Response: Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. As you are aware, units are mandated to provide routine safety briefings to all personnel about a host of security measures, to include matters on appropriate behavior when off post. We will reinforce our efforts to remind Soldiers of decorum and proper bearing at all times, but especially when off post. The U.S. Army Europe commanding general sets the policy on when and where Soldiers may be in uniform. You are correct that previously no service personnel were permitted to wear their uniforms off post. After a period of time the USAREUR commander deemed this an impractical measure, but cautioned that all personnel should use vigilance and employ the training we continually receive about operational security measures and use good common sense. Commanders at all levels have been instructed to stress the importance of individual risk management through education and encouragement. Lastly, per the most recent USAREUR command guidance, Soldiers are permitted to wear their duty uniforms to off-post restaurants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Command and newspaper staff USAG Wiesbaden Commander..................Col. David H. Carstens USAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major .......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Sa’eed A. Mustafa Public Affairs Officer.......................................Anemone Rueger Editor....................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405) Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400)
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News and features News flash
Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr., U.S. Army Europe commander, presents former Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Müller with the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.
AFAP Conference
The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden holds its Army Family Action Plan Conference Oct. 7-8. Quality-of-life issues to be considered are currently being accepted at myarmyonesource.com. Volunteers are needed for the planning committee and all conference positions (delegates, facilitators, room managers, transcribers, issue support and conference assistants). Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 4080-254 to get involved.
New Red Cross location
The Wiesbaden American Red Cross offices will move from Building 1023E to Building 1206 on Clay Kaserne Sept. 13-16. During that time community members should call the Vilseck American Red Cross at civ (09662) 83-1760 for assistance.
New CYSS fee policy
Each year the Child, Youth and School Services fee policy is reviewed. The intent is to create consistency and predictability in child care across the Army. While some families will see a slight increase in fees Nov. 1 when the fees take effect, others will see a slight decrease. By law, child care fees paid by parents are based on total family income, not military rank or civilian grade. Visit the garrison’s home page at www.wiesbaden. army.mil/sites/news/CYSSFeesOct0113.pdf to see the new fee structure.
MacArthur Award nominations
Units may nominate outstanding junior officers and warrant officers for this year’s Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award through Oct. 28. The program recognizes company grade officers who demonstrate the ideals for which MacArthur stood — duty, honor and country. Officers selected at the U.S. Army Europe level move forward to the Department of the Army level. Visit www.armyg1.army.mil/macarthur for more information. (USAREUR Public Affairs)
American Citizen Information Night
The American Citizen Services unit of the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt (Giessner Str. 30, 60435 Frankfurt) hosts its annual American Citizen Information Night Sept. 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Representatives from the Social Security Administration and Federal Benefits Unit, Department of Homeland Security and Immigration Services, Internal Revenue Service, Visa Unit and American Citizen Services Unit will be on hand. Enjoy American refreshments and spend time with fellow U.S. citizens. Bring passport or personal Ausweis to gain entry.
Closed for inventory
The Central Issue Facility will be closed Sept. 16-20 for annual inventory. In an emergency call mil 337-5413 or civ (0611) 705-6127.
Human resource awards
Army in Europe commanders have until Nov. 15 to nominate their top-performing human resource personnel for the U.S. Army Europe G1 Frederick E. Vollrath Human Resources Award for Excellence Program. Call mil 337-9147 for details.
Photo by Volker Ramspott
USAREUR honors former city mayor for friendship, support By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Former Wiesbaden Lord Mayor Dr. Helmut Müller was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal during a ceremony in the Gen. Shalikashvili Mission Command Center Aug. 28. Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr., U.S. Army Europe commander, presented Müller with the medal before a standing room only crowd of Soldiers and civilians. “We’re here to honor a true friend of the United States Army Europe,” Campbell said, pointing to the former city administrator’s “integral role” in helping assist in the transformation of the Wiesbaden military community during USAREUR Headquarters’ move from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden. Campbell added that Müller, who served as Wiesbaden’s lord mayor from 2006-2013, was instrumental in helping welcome members of the U.S. military community to Wiesbaden by easing the transition and encouraging such things as English-language websites and opportunities for cultural interactions. “In all the things that he’s done, he’s just been a great friend,” said Campbell. “Thank you for your years of support.” During a reception following the ceremony, Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, also thanked the former mayor for his friendship and support of the U.S. military community by presenting him with an encased U.S. flag that flew
over Clay Kaserne. Saying that the flag represents all those “who served here in Wiesbaden,” Carstens said Müller’s encouragement and engagement were vital factors in paving the way for the huge transformation effort. This included working closely with the city’s Chamber of Commerce to identify local vendors where English is spoken, organizations accepting the Value Added Tax form and networking with host nation property owners to find more off-post housing for those transitioning into the Wiesbaden area.
‘Wonderful friend’
“He has been a wonderful friend,” said Carstens, pointing to his leadership as also vital in setting a positive example which encouraged “an amiable and collegial atmosphere between the city and the U.S. forces operating in the Wiesbaden area.” Tracing the close ties between Americans and Germans in Wiesbaden back to the massive humanitarian effort to feed the besieged citizens of Berlin during the Berlin Airlift, Müller said that was “a moment when former enemies became friends” — when “the United States won the hearts and minds of the German people.” Recognizing challenges encountered during the recent transformation effort, the former lord mayor said, “We had many problems, but we were able to solve them with friendship. “I’m very proud to get this medal,” he said, “and I’d like to thank you very much.”
Hainerberg ACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 to the public,” Gerber said, explaining that until Hainerberg is fully enclosed, host nation drivers and pedestrians will still be able to use those roads. Garrison, Hessen and city planners are working together on the B-455 interchange project. “The project will see the construction of a turn lane and the widening of Washington Strasse,” said Gerber. The new 14,500-square-foot, $35-million Wiesbaden Exchange will consolidate AAFES stores,
concessions, food emporiums and local banking institutions in one location in Hainerberg Housing. The TSMO director added that construction of a new commissary is still in the planning stages with funding programmed for 2015 and construction projected to start in 2016. For more information about transformation projects impacting the Wiesbaden military community visit the garrison’s Transformation Update page at www. wiesbaden.army.mil/sites/directorates/transformation.asp.
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News and features From the blotter
Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate of Emergency Services
Aug. 22 Disorderly conduct: A noncommissioned officer is being charged with provoking gestures, disorderly conduct and insults. Theft: A civilian employee became a victim when an unknown person stole items from the employee’s office at the Wiesbaden Health Clinic.
Aug. 23 Wrongful appropriation: A Soldier is being charged with wrongful appropriation of private property (rental car). Civilian misconduct: Two civilian employees are being charged with misuse of the tax-free fuel program and civilian misconduct. Tax evasion: A civilian employee is being charged with misuse of the Value Added Tax relief program, tax evasion and civilian misconduct. Misuse of postal privileges: An NCO is being charged with misuse of an APO/FPO to import/ unlawful possession of items imported through an APO/FPO and failure to obey a general order. Misuse of APO: An NCO is being charged with misuse of an APO/FPO to import/unlawful possession of items imported through an APO/FPO and failure to obey a general order.
Aug. 26 Assault: A Soldier is being charged with assault consummated by a battery. Failure to obey regulation: An NCO is being charged with failure to re-register a vehicle and failure to obey a regulation. Traffic accident: A Marine is being charged with a traffic accident: Following too closely and failing to report involvement. Theft: An officer became a victim at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center after an unknown person cut the lock off a locker and stole several items.
Aug. 29 Abusive sexual contact: A civilian employee is being charged with abusive sexual contact. Tax evasion: A civilian employee and Airman are being charged with tax evasion, black-market of Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants items, unlawful transfer of POL items, black-market of POL items, unlawful possession of POL items and civilian misconduct. Tax Evasion: An NCO is being charged with blackmarket of POL items, unlawful transfer of POL items, tax evasion and failure to obey order or regulation. Tax evasion: A family member is being charged with tax evasion, black-market of AAFES merchandise, unlawful possession of AAFES merchandise, black-market of POL items, unlawful possession of POL items and civilian misconduct. Drugs: A Soldier is being charged with wrongful use of cocaine.
Sept. 3 Assault: An NCO is being charged with assault consummated by a battery.
Sept. 4 Shoplifting: A Soldier is being charged with larceny of private property. Drugs: A civilian employee is being charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana and civilian misconduct.
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For safety and security’s sake Law enforcers gather to strengthen cooperation efforts in Wiesbaden By Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
German civilian and U.S. military police officials gathered at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Aug. 22 to network and share ideas. The regular get-togethers are part of the Directorate of Emergency Services’ ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation in the interest of everyone’s safety and security. “I want to thank the different organizations that are here today for what you do every day,” said Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander, in welcoming leaders from the various law enforcement agencies that help protect U.S. military community members in the greater Wiesbaden military community area. “There are so many wonderful examples of partnership,” Carstens said, describing the ways host nation and U.S. military law enforcement providers work closely
Photo by Chrystal Smith
Lt. Col. Joseph Hissim, director of Emergency Services, welcomes officials from the Hessen Polizei for lunch at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Aug. 22 to network and share strategies for security and law enforcement efforts around the Wiesbaden community. together, on a daily basis, patrolling local housing areas, during force protection exercises, at regular community events such as the Independence Day celebration and consistently throughout the year. Other examples of this ongoing cooperative effort include active shooter training, helping the garrison to be more prepared in the event of an emergency and supplementing the MP force at area schools on the first day of classes, Carstens said. “We, the Hessen Po-
lice, are very happy to be able to join together to discuss issues,” said West Hessen Polizei President Robert Schäfer, stressing that an ongoing dialogue and frequent communication is vital in the joint law enforcement effort. Praising the “high professional effort” on both sides, Schäfer said he is “very proud of this relationship and the friendship that has developed” between the U.S. and German police forces. “It is up to us to help keep up the security of
the 20,000 Americans in Wiesbaden, and we see that as our responsibility,” he added. Officials are also working on a project to make more English-language crime prevention information available. While a local Germanlanguage website aimed at informing Wiesbaden citizens is available — www.buerger-polizei.de — officials said they will work together to share that information on the garrison’s home page in English in the future.
Army safety resources available to kick off autumn With the passing of Labor Day, minds turn from the lazy days of summer to thoughts of football parties, hunting season and exercise in the great outdoors. Just like any other season, however, autumn can be a risky time of year. To help Soldiers counter the hazards, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center recently released the annual Army Safe Autumn Campaign, a resource leaders and safety professionals may use to augment their existing risk management programs. “This is many Soldiers’ favorite time of year,” said Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, director of Army
Safety and commander of the USACR Safety Center. “The kickoff of football and hunting seasons, combined with cooler weather, has a way of getting people outside.” Autumn is historically one of the Army’s safer seasons, but of the accidents that do happen, most involve private motor vehicles. “During the last several years, our Soldiers have shown they know how to stay safe,” Edens said. “That’s translated to fiscal year’s 2013 double-digit reduction in motor vehicle fatalities. As long as we’re still losing Soldiers to these accidents, though, our work isn’t done.”
As of Aug. 22 Army-wide fatalities in all PMVs, including sedans and motorcycles, were down 24 percent from fiscal year 2012. The Army Safe Autumn Campaign contains posters, feature articles, public service videos and resource documents leaders and safety professionals can use to populate their safety boards, build safety briefs and start a conversation with their Soldiers on risk management. “We can’t let our guard down just because the Army’s doing well regarding accidents,” said USACR/Safety Center Command Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Stidley. “We can all use a refresher on risk management basics. That’s what these seasonally targeted campaigns do.” For more information on the Army Safe Autumn Campaign, visit https://safety.army.mil.
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Partnership: Story and photo by Karl Weisel
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office
Members of V Corps gathered for one last ceremony on Wiesbaden’s Clay Kaserne before officially inactivating on Sept. 15. As German and American guests looked on in the Tony Bass Fitness Center Sept. 6, Col. John Spiszer, V Corps chief of staff, talked about the storied unit’s longstanding relationship in Germany — more than six decades — and thanked German Bundeswehr partners for their support and help in encouraging members of the corps to be recognized with host nation marksmanship and fitness awards. “We’ve got a long history in Germany, and a long history with the Bundeswehr,” said Spiszer. “During that time we’ve stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our German partners.” During the ceremony some 30 V Corps Soldiers were recognized with the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in Gold and/or the Schuetzenschnur (German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge) in Gold, Silver or Bronze. “These Soldiers took time out of their weekends to work on this … to become
V Corps honors German military badge recipients, Bundeswehr’s strong support in final ceremony
better partners and better Soldiers. It was a lot of time spent to better themselves,” Spiszer said. “I’m really proud of what you’ve done. It’s a really great job by all of you,” said Bundeswehr Kapitanleutnant Dirk Matheis in making the award presentation. Matheis added that he hoped that despite V Corps’ impending inactivation, the U.S.-German partnerships would continue with other local units. Eight German military members were also honored for their guidance and support. “We wanted to express our gratitude, respect and admiration,” said Spiszer in recognizing those who worked diligently in helping V Corps’ Soldiers train with Bundeswehr weapons, challenge themselves to be physically fit in various disciplines and master the requirements for the German military awards. Matheis, who helped train California Army National Guard members during Operation Yaeger, was presented with the California Commendation Medal for his “meritorious service.” In conclusion, Spiszer praised “the great friendships” shared by V Corps and the Bundeswehr.
German Navy Kapitanleutnant Dirk Matheis presents V Corps Soldiers with the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in Gold during a ceremony in the Tony Bass Fitness Center Sept. 6.
Oekoprofit . . . . . . . . Continued from page 1 “DPW did some fantastic work to make the fitness center more energy efficient and less wasteful,” said Kevin Ringgold, Wiesbaden’s Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness director. This involved such simple things as ensuring doors were closed properly, lights turned off when not in use and heat and air conditioning properly maintained within the facility, through better regulation of the automated systems and direct employee oversight. “We also educated our staff to be more aware about checking the building and being more energy conscious,” Ringgold said, adding that proper handling, use and safeguarding of chemicals and cleaning agents used in the facility were also an important educational focus among the staff. “It was good to see so many companies involved in helping protect the environment,” said
Ringgold, following the ceremony. “Oekoprofit is about sharing ideas and building partnerships,” said McGlothlin. “It’s a forum for people to talk about how they dealt with and overcame challenges in their own organizations which could, in turn, be applied to other organizations.” With transformation continuing to put increased demands on energy and resource use in the community, McGlothlin said it’s critical planners and engineers be proactive in consistently seeking ways to cut costs, reduce waste and better manage limited resources. “Because of an increase in high-energy-intensity facilities our carbon-producing footprint is increasing. “This (Oekoprofit) is one way to address that, in addition to meeting the most stringent standards in new Army construction,” he said, “and it saves money. “This is a great initiative,” said McGlothlin. “We intend to continue to participate.”
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Center promotes reuse culture the Holy Bible, and from beer mugs to TVs. Bernhard Kern, assistant Recycling is the law in manager of the Recycling Germany. and Re-Use Center, said he is While waste disposal pro- glad to see how well the new cedures may be different from center was accepted since its what Americans are used to opening July 25. in the United States, it usu“We have about 40-50 cusally does not take newcomers tomers a day, and we already long to learn how to properly have regulars. It is like a social separate trash here. meeting point, from families The U.S. Army Garrison with children to retirees,” he Wiesbaden recently under- said. scored their support of that Kern, one of four employeffort by opening a new Re- ees working at the center, cycling and Re-Use Center on assists customers when they Heinig Street, Clay Kaserne, deliver items and explains behind the Wiesbaden Arts and to them how they should be Craft Center. sorted into separate bins. Wiesbaden community “We stay pretty busy here, members now have a chance especially when six to seven to help save natural resources fully loaded vehicles arrive at through recycling and/or shar- one time,” Kern said, adding ing used items. that in general, there is little to The Recycling Center ac- no waiting time involved and cepts a wide variety of items the customers can just show up such as glass, clothes and during regular opening hours. shoes, metal, wood, bulky “They have real nice stuff items, garden waste, packag- here and a good system,” said ing materials, electronic and Ray Nordquist, an Air Force household devices, paper or retiree and one of the regular cardboard, household batteries customers. “And the staff is so and hazardous waste. friendly and helpful. The re-use facility is de“I like gardening, and I signed for community mem- always find something here for bers to donate serviceable my garden, he added, walking household goods to other away with two plastic bowls. community members. It curA board at the entrance of rently offers a wide range of the Re-Use Center above the items, from stuffed animals to sign-in table, lists the rules. By Kerstin Kling
Installation Management CommandEurope Public Affairs Office
Photos by Chrystal Smith
Air Force Capt. Chris Broner and Capt. Chris Howell, 4th Air Support Operations Squadron, throw a wooden pallet into the large wood recycle bin at the Recycle and Reuse Center on Clay Kaserne Aug. 8. Photo below: A family member places housewares on the shelf at the Recycle/Reuse Center on Clay Kaserne Aug. 8. “We are a ‘throw-away’ society and we have to get use to recycling and reusing items,” she said. It is open to all U.S. ID cardholders including dependent family members and U.S. civilian employees. Visitors may take up to 10 items. All items are free. The Recycling and ReUse Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 3:30 p.m. and closed on American and German holidays. Hours may be extended in the future depending on staffing, officials said.
VA announces big expansion of ‘VetSuccess on Campus’ By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
As a new school year begins, a Department of Veterans Affairs official announced today that VA will nearly triple the number of colleges and universities it partners with to offer on-campus vocational and rehabilitative VA counseling through its “VetSuccess on Campus” program. Curt Coy, VA’s deputy undersecretary for economic opportunity, told reporters during a conference call that the program, which began in 2009, will expand from its existing 32 campuses to 94. Its primary goal is to provide oncampus counseling and referral services to student veterans as they transition to civilian life, Coy said.
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“We put an experienced vocational rehabilitation counselor, full-time, on a college campus to help not just wounded warriors or disabled veterans, bur for all veterans on the campus,” he explained. Coy said the department looks for schools with veteran and beneficiary enrollment of at least 800 to 1,200 and strives to partner bigger colleges or universities with “feeder schools” such as community colleges, so they can share counseling resources. Officials also seek to ensure the campus is close to a VA regional center or medical facility. Those regional VA facilities are where on-campus counselors come from, Coy noted, because the department assigns its most experienced people for on-campus work and then
backfills their previous positions. “The school has to ask or volunteer to host a ... counselor,” he said. “They provide office space, access to their computers and a telephone.” The VA pays the counselor’s salary, he added. Some 90 percent of a counselor’s workload may involve answering questions about educational benefits, Coy said, but he noted the program, which offers student veterans the chance for face-to-face conversation with a VA expert, can help to smooth life for former service members in other ways as well. Every veteran is different in some small way, he said, but VA counselors “can, in many cases, break through any concerns or questions they may have, and help them connect with their
benefits.” He offered as example a student veteran using the Post-9/11 GI Bill who has not yet begun receiving a housing allowance or other benefits. “[The counselor] can intercede directly on behalf of that veteran, and it works out very, very well,” Coy said. He added that the chance to consult an experienced VA vocational and rehabilitation counselor also offers student veterans a chance to learn about overall benefits they may be entitled to. “The most important thing is to provide those student veterans with the tools they need to be successful in their academic environment ... [and] meaningful employment as they move on,” Coy said.
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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden Meds, food and fakes not welcome at Army Post Office By Robert Szostek
U.S. Army Europe Customs Public Affairs Office
German law bans many items from being imported into the country. These banned articles could be things you order online or by mail order, or that relatives and friends mail to you. Counterfeit items, medications, food, guns and endangered species are some of the products banned, no matter whether they are bound for an off-post address or your Army Post Office box. “German and U.S. Army Europe postal and customs inspectors conduct random checks at APOs throughout Germany to spot unauthorized items,” said Fred Evans, chief of Services at the USAREUR Customs Executive Agency. German customs may seize and destroy any illegal imports and violators will face disciplinary action under German law and U.S. regulations. Counterfeits of trademarked items are one example of things barred from the mail. “Trademark violations are the illegal use of signs, names, logos and business names that brand manufacturers use to distinguish their products,” Evans explained. Many producers of DVDs, CDs or designer goods such as purses, shoes or clothing have registered their trademarks with customs who inspect the mail for fake products. Evans added that people should not buy medications, diet pills or nutritional supplements by mail order because the importation of those items is also forbidden. Even items like vitamins or ginseng in highly measured doses may be subject to restrictions. A news release from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center has more information on this complicated subject and is available online at www.army.mil/article/97298/ German_laws_restrict_mailing_meds. Food products are also tricky due to animal and plant health regulations. “Meat or meat products like beef jerky, game or ham are banned from the mail, as are canned meats, soup mixes or
pasta containing meat.” Caviar from sturgeon is forbidden due to the endangering of all species of sturgeon. There are further restrictions on potatoes, milk products and eggs. Firearms and ammunition are also restricted items that should only be mailed to Germany if you have the required German permits. Evans added that some types of paintball guns and air soft rifles available stateside are more powerful than German law allows and so people should consult customs before ordering these kinds of weapons. Endangered species products are another area of concern. People buying these products add to the risk of animals and plants becoming extinct, and customs can confiscate the goods and fine offenders. Reptile skins are often used in watchbands, handbags, belts, wallets, and shoes. Most crocodile, lizard, snake and all sea turtle products are prohibited too. Customs will also stop ivory and whale teeth decorations (known as scrimshaw and netsuke) as well as many plants such as cacti and orchids. “Using the APO to import any item for resale, a business or volunteer organization is banned too,” Evans stated. “You should also remember that coffee, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are still rationed in Germany and may not be mailed via the APO, “he continued. He explained that if you want to import commercial items or coffee, liqueurs and cigars, you must have them delivered to your German home address and pay any import duty and tax due. If you don’t, you are violating the law and U.S. military regulations by evading taxes. Avoid nasty mailbox surprises and keep prohibited items out of the APO. The local customs office can provide more advice on these mail questions and information is also available in English on the German customs website at www1.zoll. de/english_version/b0_prohibitions_and_restrictions/index. html.
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Information technology excellence honored Lt. Col. Nathan Bollinger, 102nd Signal Battalion commander, and members of the 102nd Signal Battalion accept the Network Enterprise Technology Command Network Enterprise Center of the Year, Medium Category award, from Brig. Gen. Peter Gallagher, NETCOM commander, at Clay Kaserne Aug. 23. This marks the second consecutive year the battalion has won the competition that recognizes the center’s expertise in operating, maintaining and defending the post’s digital networks.
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Math olympians
Tyree Moore leaps high as parent volunteers wait to measure the distance during the Math Olympics at Aukamm Elementary School Aug. 30. Photo far left: Hunter Savell focuses on not letting her egg drop. Photo left: Javier Dumas-Diaz competes in the crab walk. Math Olympics were held to compile data for the students in third-fifth grades to use during math assignments.
Military medicine advances burn injury treatment and Materiel Command at Fort Detrick, Md. “We put a lot of emphasis in that Of the many military medical advances that have resulted during area. We’ve done a lot with burn surgithe wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, one cal care and made a lot of improvements breakthrough has been in the treatments in clinical trials,” Scherer said. About 100 severely burned service for burn patients, according to military members per year were treated at the and civilian medical experts attending peak of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, a Defense Department-sponsored conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. he said. “We’ve seen that [number] come At the Military Health System Research Symposium yesterday, a panel down dramatically,” Scherer said, “due of physicians discussed with reporters to some excellent work at protecting the latest research and clinical trials our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Mathat are advancing the treatment of burn rines from burn injuries — the vehicles patients in the segment, “Breakthrough that protect them, clothing that’s burnScience: Opportunities in Regenerative resistant and fire-suppression systems in vehicles.” Medicine.” And, medical advances made within Though the war in Afghanistan is winding down, burn treatment research the last decade are assisting physicians who treat today’s burn patients, said continues, the physicians said. The implementation of added fire- Dr. James Holmes IV, director of the safety procedures and new treatments Wake Forest University Baptist Medifor burn patients began in 2008 when cal Center’s Burn Center, and associate there were many burn casualties from professor of surgery at the Wake Forest improvised explosive devices and other University School of Medicine. “We literally are on the verge of war-related incidents, said Army Col. John Scherer, director of the Clinical having a new day-to-day world of burn and Rehabilitative Medicine Program surgery, where we’re able to do things at the U.S. Army Medical Research for patients that many older burn surBy Terri Moon Cronk
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geons at the end of their careers only dreamed about,” Holmes said. “That has only happened in the last five to 10 years. Before that, the advancements were stagnant.” The new technologies now in clinical trials — thanks to DoD funding — are “incredibly practice-altering,” he said. “It’s a direct result of the support from the DoD and the military,” Holmes said. “We have to keep the commitment coming to deliver the technologies, products and therapies to wounded warfighters and civilians in a timely, persistent manner.” Some of the advancements include replacing burned skin with newly grown skin, said Dr. David Baer, director of research at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. “We’ve come up with ways to engineer and grow skin that can be collected from a small patch [of] skin, process it and grow it in the lab and return it to the patient,” Baer said. That technique and a new “sprayon” skin process, he said, are now in clinical trials. “The early results are excellent,”
Baer said. “We’re waiting for final results and we’re looking forward to getting those FDA-approved.” Military medical research also has shown that a burn patient’s fluid balance is delicate and must be managed in a prescribed manner, particularly during the first few days following the burn incident, Baer said. A computer program that can be used in the field has been devised to accurately measure a patient’s fluid intake, he added. Treatments for burn-caused scarring and other traumatic injuries have advanced, too, the physicians said. They now are researching how scars are formed, and how the scarring process can be slowed and even remodeled. Medical research efforts also are focused on advancing reconstructive surgery and scar modification techniques for burn injuries, Scherer said. “There’s going to continue to be human conflict, and with that there will come burn injuries,” Holmes said. “We’ve got to advance what we do. It’s through a very transparent, collaborative partnership with the military, DoD and the civilian burn community we’re able to do this.”
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Courtesy of Army Community Service
Learning about ScreamFree parenting Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author of the ScreamFree book series and “Today Show” regular, speaks to guests during a ScreamFree seminar at Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Aug. 26. Photo left: Runkel autographs a book for Master Sgt. Robert McClintock. Runkel is the founder of the ScreamFree Institute, an organization that encourages hope through the power of calm. ScreamFree works under the direction of Installation Management Command G9, offering ScreamFree Parenting and Marriage seminars to more than 30 installations around the Army this year. During the visit, Runkel spoke to 60 parents about ScreamFree Parenting and a group of 40 about ScreamFree Marriage. Look for more seminars hosted by Army Community Service during the coming year. Contact ACS for more information at mil 335-5254.
Legal education
USAREUR seeks officers to attend law school
This year the Army is planning to send up to 25 active duty commissioned officers to law school at government expense under the Judge Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program. The U.S. Army Europe Office of the Judge Advocate can help interested lieutenants and captains learn more and apply for the program. Officers selected this year will attend law school beginning in the fall of 2014 and remain on active duty while
in school. OJA officials say applicants must have at least two, but not more than six, years of active service, at the time they begin training, to enroll in the program. Officials recommend that interested officers review Army Regulation 27-1, chapter 14 — The Judge Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program — for full information on eligibility. Eligible officers should begin the application process early, and immediately reg-
ister to take the Law School Admission Test at the earliest opportunity, OJA officials said, to ensure they meet the requirements for the Nov. 1 application deadline. Requests to take part in the program must be submitted through command channels and the requesting officer’s branch manager at Army Human Resources Command. For information or assistance in applying for the program, call Lt. Col. Sara Root at mil 337-4700 or civ (0611) 705-4700.
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Community notes ... Community notes Karen Ravensbergen, William Heiges II, Jennifer Oravetz, Jeff Stone, Michael Bradford, Sarah Caiafa, Wendy Brown, Lizzy Crongeyer, Chrissy Frasco and Sgt. Aaron J. Frasco.
Spouses Basic Maintenance Class
The Automotive Skills Center offers a Spouses Basic Maintenance Class Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. Cost is $5 including coffee, juice, pastries and the class. Register by Sept. 23 by calling civ (0611) 705-6679. Be the first to register and get a free oil change.
Prayer Luncheon
An All Saints Day Prayer Luncheon will be held Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne featuring religious support leaders from the Installation Management Command-Europe and U.S. Army Europe. Call civ (0611) 4080-172 for more information.
Next CIB is Sept. 24
The next Community Information Briefing will be held Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Attend in person or follow it on the garrison’s Facebook page — Garrison Wiesbaden.
Children’s Items Flea Market Sept. 21
A Children’s Items Flea Market will be held Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Cost is $20 for a table. Set-
Blood Drive
Head to the Tony Bass Fitness Center on Clay Kaserne Photo by Karl Weisel (Building 1043) Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to give the gift Lt. Col. Joseph Hissim, U.S. Army Gar- of life. rison Wiesbaden director of emergency services, receives his new rank Disability insignia upon promotion from the Awareness rank of major by Col. David Carstens Seminar An Exceptional (left), USAG Wiesbaden commander, F a m ily Member and Hissim’s wife Jamie and daughProgram Disability ter Sidney during a ceremony at the Awareness Seminar garrison headquarters on Clay Kaswill be held Oct. 9 erne Sept. 3. from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Clay up is from 8-9 a.m. Expectant mothers can start shopping at 9 Chapel classroom. Learn about a.m. Call civ (0611) 4080-190 programs and services available. Call civ (0611) 4080-254 for more information. for more information.
Career advancement
Kudos to Volunteers of Candlelight walk the Month Congratulations to August’s Volunteers of the Month: Lt. Col. Christopher Ingels, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Billy Welch, Lea TenBrink,
The annual Take Back the Night candlelight walk will be held Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. starting at Army Community Service in Hainerberg Housing. During October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Advocacy Program will also have information and awareness booths set up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hainerberg Food Court Oct. 2 and 30, at the Mainz-Kastel Storage Station Food Court Oct. 9 and at the Clay Kaserne Food Court Oct. 16. Call civ (0611) 4080-234 for details.
and offers lots of “good-toknow” information. Call ACS at civ (0611) 4080-254.
Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 26
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden hosts the U.S. Army in Europe Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 26 at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne (Building 1011) at 8 a.m. The event will include a guest speaker, a U.S. Army Europe Retiree Council presentation, a dental and medical roundtable and time to network with agencies including DFASCleveland (for retired/annuitant pay), ID card processing, Veterans Affairs, legal services, Social Security Administration, U.S. Customs and individual private organizations.
Auto Skills Car Wash
The Automotive Skills Car Wash is open every day from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It’s located on the north side of Clay Kaserne by Building 3500 (Rennbahn Str. 12 for GPS). Call civ (0611) 705-6679 for details.
FAP classes
The Family Advocacy Program offers anger management classes Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. FAP offers stress management classes Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Couples
communication classes will be held Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov. 27. Call civ (0611) 4080-254 for more information.
EFMP Family Night
The Exceptional Family Member Program holds a family night Sept. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. featuring a potluck, games, movie and arts and crafts. Call civ (0611) 4080-254 for details.
Employment classes
The Employment Readiness Program hosts USA Jobs and Resume Basics classes Sept. 24, Oct. 24 and Nov. 19 from 10:3011:30 a.m. Call civ (0611) 4080254 to reserve a spot.
Car seat check
Stop by the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon to get your car seat checked for safety. Call civ (0611) 4080-254 to sign up.
Gospel services
Join the Protestant Gospel Service at Clay Kaserne Chapel Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Religious education opportunities are also offered as supplements to the service. Sunday School classes are offered from 9-10:15 a.m. for watch care, elementary, middle and high school-aged children, and adults. Children’s church is held every first and third Sunday during worship. Bible study is held Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Evensong service
Clay Chapel hosts an Evensong liturgical Protestant service Sundays at 6 p.m. Join in for praise, devotion, conversation and prayer.
German classes
Army Community Service’s Relocation Readiness Program offers German language classes Sept. 19 to Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 to Nov. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. The class is designed for beginners
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Make friends and a difference
Members of the Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club enjoy an outing. The club offers a wide variety of groups and activities including Photography Club, walking tours, vineyard wagon rides and more Visit www.Wiesbadenspousesclub.com to get involved. “Make friends, make memories and make a difference.”
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Schools page — Partners in education
Curriculum, policy changes mark start of new school year “If they need to go back and revisit some of the American Forces Press Service chapters and some of the areas of study, they can do so Department of Defense Education Activity stu- in a virtual learning environment at home or anyplace dents, parents and employees should expect quite a where it’s convenient for them to study,” she said. Everyone learns differently, Fitzgerald noted, so few changes in the upcoming school year. Those changes will be both visible and behind the “these support courses are going to be quite valuable scenes, but they all are geared toward improving the for our children — especially our mobile children as quality of education at DoDEA schools, said Marilee they come in and out of our schools.” This summer, trigonometry was offered Fitzgerald, DoDEA director. to advanced placement students via the This year, every teacher, leader and online school to allow them to prepare for school support staff member will have a AP Calculus AB. More courses are coming new blueprint — the Community Strategic this year, including Japanese III, French IV, Plan — for advancing students to higher levels of learning, Fitzgerald said. AP Biology, AP Microeconomics and AP “It’s a five-year journey that reflects our Psychology. K-12 educational reform efforts,” she added. Foreign language learning has been New digital curricula and updated build- DoDEA Director expanded in all of DoDEA’s elementary ing designs are a part of the reforms covered Marilee Fitzgerald schools, Fitzgerald said, with the goal of by the plan, Fitzgerald said, noting that the every student mastering a second language. Community Strategic Plan “sets some very rigorous “We’ve adopted Spanish as the language where targets for learning in our schools.” we would like all of our children in DoDEA to be DoDEA’s mission statement — “Educate, Engage language proficient,” Fitzgerald said. Spanish was and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic chosen because it is the most widely taught foreign world” — is simple, Fitzgerald said, but the agency’s language in U.S. schools, she noted, making it easier for vision is ambitious. It seeks “to be the best in the students to continue their foreign language instruction business, the best in educating military-connected as they move in and out of the DoDEA school system. children,” she said. “As we move along and we learn more about how To accomplish this, DoDEA set five rigorous goals, to teach and deliver instruction virtually, we’re going Fitzgerald explained: student excellence, school ex- to be able to offer many more languages other than cellence, talent excellence, organizational excellence Spanish,” Fitzgerald said. and outreach excellence. Construction of new schools and renovation of “And then we set some benchmarks to gauge our existing schools throughout the DoDEA system will success and our progress, and every year we’re going continue this year, Fitzgerald said. to report our progress,” she added. “We have about 45 new schools in design and 12 The progress reports will allow DoDEA to cel- schools under construction,” she said, “so there will ebrate its successes and recalibrate where needed, be a lot of hard hats around our schools this year as Fitzgerald said. we build our new 21st century schools.” More ambition can be found in the goal to have Teacher professional development will be made every student reading on grade level by the time he easier by the installation of 82 new video “telepresor she finishes third grade, she said. ence” panels that will bring experts in the field to Computer technology course offerings have ex- teachers stationed around the world, Fitzgerald said. panded to more schools this year, she said. Introduced “The research is very clear,” she said. “There are in the last two years at a handful of high schools, many factors which influence student achievement. courses such as biotechnology engineering, green The two most dominant, though, are teachers and technology, robotics and gaming technology are now leaders. ... And so, this professional development being offered more widely. program looks at what teachers need — we give “We’ve also expanded our math courses in about them voice and choice. [There’s] no need to learn half as many schools as we did last year. Next year we’ll something you already have learned, but there are a finish completely, and in all schools we will have new number of competencies that we hope will be relevant math courses,” Fitzgerald said. Those courses include for our teachers — and teachers helped develop this, financial literacy, algebraic modeling and advanced so I think it’s going to be really exciting because it is functions, she said, adding that, next year, Algebra II about what they need.” will be added as a requirement for graduation. DoDEA officials have a five-year plan that inThis year’s incoming high school freshmen will cludes an effort to become leaner and more efficient, be the first to graduate under updated graduation Fitzgerald said. For example, she said, the professional standards, Fitzgerald said. DoDEA now requires four development program for educators is being rolled out years of mathematics, three of which must come at with an eye on cost reduction. The new telepresence the high school level. panels will save money by cutting the travel costs as“You can expect to see more courses in our virtual sociated with teacher education, Fitzgerald said, and learning school,” she said. In addition to existing also are being used to deliver specialized coursework courses, in spring 2014 the DoDEA Virtual High to students in geographically dispersed areas. School will offer supporting coursework for geometry, DoDEA also is examining ways to realize cost Algebra I and Algebra II, Fitzgerald said. savings through digital textbooks, Fitzgerald said. By Claudette Roulo
Schoolbits Business Presentations Seminar
The University of Maryland University College Europe is still accepting registrations for its Effective Business Presentations Seminar to be held Sept. 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Stop by the UMUC office in Building 1023E, Room 12, or call civ (0611) 705-5917 for registration information.
AVID tutors sought
Would you like to work with Wiesbaden High School students who are motivated to succeed in high school and college? Work part time, every other day as an adult Advancement Via Individual Determination tutor. Apply for the position of “substitute teacher” in Wiesbaden on the USAJOBS.gov website. Call Wiesbaden High School at civ (0611) 4080-351 for details.
High school open house
Wiesbaden High School holds an open house Sept. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.
OU master’s classes
The University of Oklahoma offers Masters of Human Relations and International Relations. Classes are taught face to face or online by internationally recognized OU faculty. Call civ (0611) 705-5937 or email apwiesbaden@ou.edu.
School holidays
Local Department of Defense Dependents Schools will be closed in observation of Columbus Day Oct. 14, Veterans Day Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving Nov. 28-29. Winter recess begins on Dec. 23 with school resuming on Jan. 6.
School contact information
Below is contact information for school principals, school liaison officers, school bus offices and the district superintendents who steer Department of Defense Dependents Schools in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden. The Kaiserslautern District Superintendent’s Office is responsible for the four schools in the Wiesbaden area in addition to other Kaiserslautern area schools. District Superintendent Kaiserslautern District: Dr. Dell McMullen, mil 489-6339/6848, civ (0631) 536-6848/6339. Assistant Superintendent: Carl Alrecht Wiesbaden schools Schools Officer: Peter Witmer, mil 335-5129; civ (0611) 4080-129 Hainerberg Elementary School: mil 3355354; civ (0611) 4080-354; Principal: Penelope A. Miller-Smith Aukamm Elementary School: mil 337-6261, civ (0611) 705-6261; Principal: Debbie Parks Wiesbaden Middle School: mil 335-5373, civ (0611) 4080-373; Principal: Dr. Susan Hargis Wiesbaden High School: mil 335-5351, civ (0611) 4080-351; Principal: Sharon O’Donnell School Bus Office: Located in a small, red building next to the Wiesbaden Middle School entrance in Hainerberg Housing. Hours are 8 a.m to 2:15 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Call civ (0611) 4080382, mil 335-5382.
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For your health
Children can eat healthy while on the go By Lt. Col. Karen Hawkins U.S. Army Public Health Command Registered Dietician
Is eating on-the-go now the norm for your family? Busy family schedules often lead to fast foods and convenience foods. Unfortunately, these food and beverage choices are often not the healthiest and may cause children to eat too many calories. In addition, many of these on-the-go food choices may not provide important nutrients children need for good health. Too many calories, especially when coupled with inactivity, contribute to our nation’s growing trend in childhood obesity. Obesity affects approximately one out of five children and adolescents in the United States — triple the rate from just one generation ago. Finding easy, creative ways to add more fruits and vegetables in place of other foods may be important in reducing risk for child and youth obesity. One study on fruit consumption showed that higher fruit consumption is linked with a lower body mass index in both adults and children.
Another study suggests that people who eat more low-calorie and nutrient dense foods such as fruits and vegetables have a healthier body mass index. An easy way to get more fruits and vegetables is to consciously provide fruit and vegetables at lunchtime and as snacks. Five to nine servings per day of fruit and vegetables is recommended. Many children and teens get almost half their calories each day from added sugars and solid fats. Approximately half of these empty calories come from six sources: soda, fruit drinks, dairy and grain desserts, pizza, and whole milk. To help replace some of those empty calories with more nutrient-dense food, here are a few ideas to create convenient, on-the-go meals and snacks. Many of these can be assembled in 10 minutes or less. For extra time savings, cut up fruits and vegetables on the weekend. Banana and nut butter wrap Mash a banana and mix with any nut butter (this is a great opportunity to try a different butter — like almond butter, which is high in vitamin E and protein).
Sprinkle with dried fruit or coconut for a different flavor. Spread it on a wholewheat wrap or flat bread, roll it up, cut it up and bag it. Turkey, ham or chicken with hummus or Greek yogurt wrap Spread some hummus or Greek yogurt on a wrap, add meat slices, any cheese (optional), lettuce or spinach and cucumber slices. Roll it up and bag it. Hummus or Greek yogurt adds a unique flavor, so if your children do not like it, use mustard or a small amount of mayonnaise. Pita pocket with curry chicken salad Take chopped chicken and mix it with a little curry, Greek yogurt, chopped celery and chopped carrots. Put it in a whole-wheat pita pocket with spinach or romaine lettuce. Baby carrots, cucumbers chunks, grape tomatoes, hummus, wholegrain crackers and pita chips Put some hummus in a small container to use as a dip. Bag the carrots, cucumber chunks and grape tomatoes. Also pack some wholegrain crackers or pita chips for
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Sports and leisure
Warriors work out kinks with friendly rivalry Story and photos by Chrystal Smith
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Warrior fans got a preview of the 2013 football arsenal as the varsity team hit the gridiron to answer a friendly challenge from the Wiesbaden Junior Phantoms Sept. 6 at Wiesbaden High School. The dress rehearsal was the fifth Annual Wiesbaden Challenge that kindles an American football friendship that began about a decade ago with the intention of building relations between German and American youths. “This event is held to encourage youth participation by using something American to strengthen friendship,” said Sven Müller, Wiesbaden Phantom vice president of community relations and marketing, who said the event began after collaboration with Coach Steve Jewell. “We try to tighten German and American friendship through sports. Sports is a basis where you’re not talking politics, and it’s an easy way to get people together.” And while the event was focused on increasing the bonds of friendship, the occasion gave place for the Warrior squad to
the Warriors was not a realistic showing for the team’s abilities. “This was a fun game for us, not really about the competition,” said Primo Lursini, Junior Phantoms head coach. “We tried to win, but this a community game for us. Many of my team members are out of practice, only practicing about twice a week.” The rout of the Phantoms was a show for the Warrior fans to look forward to an exciting season said Jewell. “Every year we expect to be champions. Every year we expect to win,” he said reflecting on some of the negative criticism the team received at Tim Cuthbert cuts out of the backfield against Junior Phantoms defense during the Wiesthe end of the 2012 season. “A baden Challenge Sept. 6 at Wiesbaden High School. Photo below: Keyshawn Greene rushlot of kids returning from last es with the assistance of teammate CJ Pridgeon (10) blocking against Phantom defenders. year are eager to show they are better than what was said about gauge strengths and weaknesses them.” before kicking off the 2013 season, which begins Saturday, Follow the Warriors at Sept. 14 at home versus Patch home during the 2013 seaHigh School. son as it hosts Patch Sept. 13, Lakenheath Sept. 21 and “This is a great game to Kaiserslautern (homecoming) get ready for the season,” said Oct. 4. Jewel, calling it a friendly rivalry. “This is a great dress Phantoms head coach also rehearsal for us, and a privilege welcomes youth footballers (not to play this team. They have a only Warriors team members) great program, great coaches during the U.S. offseason to play and good players.” with the American football club. Because the Phantom team and had lost a number of its due to league age restrictions), Contact Lursini at primo.lurwas officially in its offseason core players (having moved on the final score of 41-0 favoring sini@wiesbaden-phantoms.de.
Running for fun, to promote youth sports Story and photo by Karl Weisel
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It wasn’t the nicest weekend for a run in the park, but 100s of U.S. military community members joined their host nation neighbors for the annual 25Hour Kurpark Run Sept. 7-8. The annual event, hosted by the Wiesbaden Sports Promotion Organization, saw six American teams among the more than 70 different groups fielding between 10 and 25 runners each (depending on whether entering as a “competitive” team or a “fun” team) helping raise money for youth sports programs. As in past years, American Chris Wolfe of the 102nd Signal Battalion was one of two runners to complete the entire 25 hours as a solo entry. Wolfe ended the event with 122 laps —
Sgt. Edward Smigelski (No. 8) runs for his Wiesbaden Phantoms team during the 25-hour Kurpark Run. each lap around the park being just under a kilometer. His only challenger — Beat Braendle – finished with 166 laps. This year saw a variety of sponsors contributing to the entry fee to allow runners to participate. Sponsors Auto Hollmann and the Hochheimer Hof provided T-shirts, tents and water for five of the U.S. teams. The community’s only
“competitive” team — the Road Hazards from the Wiesbaden Health Clinic — once again ended the 25 hours in good standing. The Road Hazards finished 11th out of the 21 10-person teams — racking up 364 laps in the process. To view the team and individual results, visit the WISPO home page at www.chipaktiv.de/ xtras/wispo.
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Lahn camping River valley offers great way to enjoy a quick trip away from home Story and photos by Karl Weisel
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here’s a slight chill in the air as we peek our heads out of the tent. A hawk’s cry breaks the morning quiet of the mist-draped river running lazily past our campgrounds. As we spread the breakfast fixings out and heat water for coffee, a duck follows her young charges up the bank to our tent in search of handouts. The morning mist swiftly dissipates, revealing the nearby half-timbered houses lining the Lahn River town of Dausenau. Before most of our fellow campers have yet stirred, we paddle up river toward Nassau in search of herons and other water fowl nestled among the foliage and flowers on the adjacent riverbanks. For those residing in the greater Rhein-Main area, the Lahn River Valley offers a great way to enjoy a quick trip away from home, without having to travel very far. From Wiesbaden, it’s just under an hour or slightly longer to any of the scenic towns along the river which runs from northwest of Marburg through Giessen, Wetzlar and Limburg before joining the Rhein River near Koblenz. Canoe trips through the handcranked locks on the Lahn River, bike rides or roller blading adventures along the river bank, or hikes up into the hills overlooking the Lahn and Rhein rivers are all a great way to enjoy a little health and fitness while seeing some unique parts of Germany. Slightly off the beaten path, the Lahn River towns are also less frequented by the tourist hordes that regularly invade the likes of Ruedesheim and Cochem on the Rhein and Mosel rivers. With trains that stop in most of the towns and villages on the river, bikers and boaters are easily connected to points along the way. One nearby place to start a day trip is to park in the town of Runkel (a free parking lot is available at the train station), just east of Limburg. Hop on the train with the blow up boat, inline skates or bike and then travel back along the river to the starting point. Day-long canoe trips can be
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arranged with outfits all along the river (most will pick up or deliver the canoes to your starting point) — do a little Internet searching for more specific information. On our most recent getaway, we opted to stay several days in a campground at Dausenau, between the towns of Nassau and Bad Ems. After a day of paddling on the river, we hiked over to Bad Ems in search of dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Lahn spa town. Once the summer playground of European royalty, musicians and authors, the Rhein-Lahn county seat today may be less illustrious, but still is stunning as the sun turns the river purple reflecting the palatial buildings and bath houses lining the waterway. While little remains of the Roman presence that once delineated the northern Roman border, or Limes, in Bad Ems, hikes into the nearby hills and countryside reveal traces. Visitors can take a quick cablepulled train ride up the steep slopes overlooking the town of Bad Ems to follow hiking trails all around the area.
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A short drive west of Bad Ems toward Koblenz on the B260 takes one to a one-and-a-half-kilometerlong gorge near Lahnstein. Parking is limited, as its directly along the highway, so look for a place to pull over as soon as you see signs to the Ruppertsklamm (gorge). Once parked, head up a short paved path to the entrance. Admission is free to the gorge which leads one up a creek bed and along the rock face with a cable handrail providing a way to balance as one proceeds up through the narrow gorge. Once at the top, one will discover a host of marked trails leading one farther along the Rheinsteg or to vista points looking across to Lahneck Castle near Lahnstein and other vantage points. From the Ruppertsklamm it’s a quick drive on to the Rhein River and across to Koblenz. Once a vital Roman outpost on the confluence of the Mosel and Rhein rivers, Koblenz, which celebrated its 2,000 anniversary in 1992 and Germany’s federal garden show in 2011, offers a wealth
of historical and cultural sightseeing opportunities. After wandering through the city’s market squares, medieval churches and shops, stop for a bite to eat in any of hundreds of wine locales, ethnic restaurants and cafes. Then walk out to the Deutsches Eck (German corner) where a statue of German Emperor William I on horseback towers over the meeting of the rivers celebrating German unity. Cable cars, built for the federal garden show, transport visitors from the Deutsches Eck up across the river to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress and a large park area where several garden show displays are still in evidence. Where once Roman legionaires crossed the river on a bridge built around 55 B.C., nowadays visitors rise up into the sky on the cable car to reach the facing river bank and overlooking Ehrenbreitstein fortress which features a host of historical displays ranging from the history of wine-making to various artifacts discovered through the centuries. A large wooden viewing platform near the fortress offers spectacular views of Koblenz, the river winding its way north and south of the city through the Upper Middle Rhein World UNESCO setting and over to the mouth of the Mosel River Valley. There’s plenty more to explore in Koblenz — which is worth a trip in itself — but whether you decide to make a day trip of it, a weekend getaway or even longer, a stay in the Lahn River Valley won’t disappoint.
Houses are reflected in the Lahn River in the town of Bad Ems. Photo below: Hikers make their way down through the Ruppertsklamm (gorge) near Lahnstein. Photo below bottom: Various wine bottles are on display in an exhibition about wine making in the Ehrenbreitstein fortress across the river from Koblenz.
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Exploring the natural world while rolling along the Lahn River Herons, turtles, sunflowers and all manner of water fowl are natives of the Lahn River Valley. Visitors who spend a little time biking, paddling or hiking along the river between Wetzlar (above and left) and Weilburg may be rewarded with sightings of its many denizens. Local commuter trains run between the towns and cities all along the Lahn — from Koblenz to Giessen — providing easy access for those who want to pedal or paddle part of the way and take the train the rest of the way.
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Now - Sun, Oct 6 Wiesbaden, Reisinger-Anlagen Experience the new show “Nandou” by Cirque Bouffon going on now until October 6 at the Reisinger-Anlagen in Wiesbaden. The French stage director Frederic Zipperlin presents the story of Nandou, a bird unable to fly. Aerialists, clowns and musical entertainment provide an exciting show in for the whole family. For more info and tickets see www.cirque-bouffon.com. EVENTS Wine market Fri, Sep 13 – Mon, Sep 16 Oberwesel, Marktplatz The traditional Oberweseler Weinmarkt (wine market) is held at the Marktplatz (market place). A huge variety of wines, delicious food and concerts are provided throughout the festival. The Rhine in Flames Festival in Oberwesel is on September 14, during this time there will be additional boat tours on the river Rhine. The second part of this festival will take place from September 20 to 21. For more info in German see www.oberwesel.de. Wurstmarkt Fri, Sep 13 – Mon, Sep 16 Bad Dürkheim, city center Visit the world’s largest wine festival, the “Bad Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt” in the city center. Besides the best local wines, the festival includes food and rides for the whole family. Wine and beer tents are set up throughout the huge market and stands offering sweets and raffles line the alleys. For more info see www.duerkheimer-wurstmarkt.de. World chidren’s day Sun, Sep 15 Wiesbaden, Schlossplatz The annual Weltkindertag (world children’s day) is celebrated at the Schloss-
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Rhine in flames Sat, Sep 21 St. Goarshausen, River Rhine Enjoy the most beautiful night of the year at Rhine in Flames on September 21 in the cities of St. Goar and St. Goarshausen. Each year, thousands are enchanted by this festival when more than 50 illuminated ships sail along the Rhine, ending with an incredible fireworks display in both cities. Buy a ticket to ride on one of the boats or walk along the Rhine and stop at one of several wine booths along the way. For more information and tickets call 06741-383 or see www.st-goar.de. City festival Thu, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 29 Wiesbaden, Dern’sches Gelände Enjoy the beautiful Stadtfest (city festival) at the Dern’sches Gelände. The highlight of the city festival will be the free concert by Mike & The Mechanics on Friday night. The activity-rich festival provides a car exhibition, fashion shows, a Thanksgiving market, Sunday shopping and a program for kids. For more info in German and a detailed program see www.wiesbaden.de. CONCERTS Latin Music Sat, Sep 14 – Sun, Sep 15 Wiesbaden, Walhalla Theater The Wallhalla Theater Wiesbaden
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