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GRAFENWOEHR. Task Force Blackhawk, the black falcons of
the 172d Infantry Brigade will be deactivated in a formal ceremony
on May 31, 2013. With the deactivation, the changeful history of
the brigade, which has been stationed in Grafenwoehr since 2008,
comes to an end. Brigade Commander Col. Edward T. Bohnemann
and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Boom are looking back on a
good time in Bavaria which, however, was also accompanied by
deceased and wounded Soldiers during two deployments.

In August 1917, the 172d Infantry Brigade was activated at Camp
Grant in Rockford, Ill. and participated in World War I. The brigade
llooks back on a changeful history with deactivation, reactivation,
renaming and deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom I in Bagh-
dad. In 2008, the brigade was reactivated in Schweinfurt, Germa-
ny, as the rst new heavy brigade combat team and the name was
formally changed to 172d Infantry Brigade Blackhawks. At the
end of 2008, the brigade was relocated to Grafenwoehr. However,
due to a lack of available family housing, parts of the brigade re-
mained in Schweinfurt. After a twelve-months deployment to Iraq
as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-10, the brigade returned
to Grafenwoehr in November 2009. During the deployment, the
brigade lost nine soldiers.
The 172d Infantry Brigade was comprised of six battalions and
four separate companies. To expand German-American relations,
partnerships with the cities of Eschenbach, Pressath and Kirchent-
humbach were established in September 2010 during an event on
Netzaberg. A partnership wall with the cities and battalions crests
was jointly unveiled. In June 2011, the colors of the 172d Infantry
Brigade Blackhawks were cased again and the brigades 4,000
soldiers assembled below the Water Tower for a deployment ce-
remony before leaving for Afghanistan. Task Force Blackhawk
was stationed in the Pakita Province in Southeastern Afghanistan
for twelve months.

In August 2012, the 172d Infantry Brigades redeployment cere-
mony focused on commemorating the soldiers who had lost their
lives in Afghanistan. With ten deceased and 85 wounded soldiers,
the Blackhawk troops paid a heavy price. At that time, it had alrea-
172d Infantry Brigade will be deactivated
dy been decided that 172d Infantry Brigade would be deactivated
as part of the U.S. Armys transformation. The commander was
tasked to reduce the troop strength from 4,000 to zero. All that will
remain in Grafenwoehr is a memorial stone commemorating the
fallen soldiers, which the Blackhawks unveiled on the parade eld
below the Water Tower in November 2012.

Also remaining will be the memories of a beautiful and great time,
say Col. Edward T. Bohnemann and Command Sgt. Maj. Micha-
el W. Boom. We love Bavaria and have lived in a great region
where we experienced a lot of friendship, recall both partnership
events and other meetings. The commander and his command
sergeant major lived on Netzaberg with their families and often
visited Eschenbach, the other partner cities and Grafenwoehr. The
brigade also received great support from the Joint Multinational
Training Command with regard to using the ranges and training fa-
cilities on Grafenwoehr Training Area, and the U.S .Army Garrison
Grafenwoehr as far as military community support was concerned.
Currently, 1,100 soldiers of the brigade are still stationed in Gra-
fenwoehr and Schweinfurt, although many soldiers have already
been transferred to other units in Grafenwoehr, Vilseck and throug-
hout Germany and the United States, or have left the Army. Col.
Bohnemann will take a new position at Ft. Leavenworth, Ks. while
Command Sgt. Maj. Boom will retire in Grafenwoehr after thirty
years of duty in the Army and then return to Northern California.
During the interview, Boom highlights the great achievements of
Col. Bohnemann during the units deployment to Afghanistan whe-
re mission accomplishment and a safe return of the soldiers were
always his main focus.
The brigade will ofcially deactivate during a ceremony on May
31, 2013 but it will most likely take until October before the last
Blackhawk soldiers will have left the installation. Both soldiers re-
main condent that new units will take their place in Grafenwoehr.
Time will tell whether the 172d Infantry Brigade will ever be reacti-
vated again, says Bohnemann.
Return from Afghanistan, August 2012. Boom and Bohnemann in front of the partnership wall and the brigade emblem.
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GRAFENWOEHR. The freecycle center of the US Army garri-
son was established to avoid waste and to put usable items to
new use. A lot of military leaders were present when the second
hand store was opened on Earth Day in the old gas station on
main post.
In her opening speech, Kathy Aydt, the deputy garrison com-
mander, recognized the idea of Christina Stover and Lesley Ga-
gnon. Both ladies brought the idea with them from Schweinfurt,
where such a center had already been established. People can
drop off household goods, toys, clothes, electronic devices,
computers and even furniture. Containers for drop off are lo-
cated under the roof of the former gas station. Volunteers from
the military community sort the items and provide them for free
every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hence the name freecycle
center. Only ID-holders are allowed to pick up items.
The new recycling center was established by the garrisons
utilities branch, led by Werner Ohla. Aydt said that the new
facility will save the US Army money for waste disposal while
protecting the environment through the reuse of items. Also
attending the opening ceremony were JMTC Commander Col.
Bryan Rudacille and the command sergeants major of the gar-
rison and JMTC. Together with the ladies that will manage the
center, a ribbon was cut and freecycle center ofcially opened.
Many other events will also take place during the upcoming
earth weeks. The Federal Forest Ofce and Vilseck High
School will plant a hedge together, a childrens fest and a
green classroom will be held and tours of the nature protec-
tion areas in the training area are planned. The goal of the envi-
ronmental ofce, the garrison and the schools is to present the
students, Soldiers and family members their ideas and projects
to preserve and protect the environment.
Freecycle Center
Om Earth Day, the Freecycle-Center was opened on Grafenwoehr main post. Deputy
Garrison Commander Kathy Aydt (fourth from left) cut the ribbon with the ladies who
had the idea for the center. Also in attendance were Col. Bryan L. Rudacille (right) and
the command sergeants major.
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GRAFENWOEHR. The canon-shaped vane is back on the Water
Tower. A specialized company from Schneeberg in the Erzgebirge
Mountains replaced the old vane that fell off the tower a year ago.
It had lasted for exactly 100 years.
1912 was hammered into the swivel of the old vane, says Sren Trie-
bel, the junior manager of the Schneeberg metal company which
produced the original copy of the old vane. Only a few employees
on main post noticed that a wind gust had knocked over the old
vane and blown the canon silhouette off the tower. Construction of
the Water Tower started in 1909. Wei Co. from Weiden built the
tower which is responsible until today for the water pressure on
main post with its 450 cubic meter water tank. Quickly, the 43.5
meter high, half-timbered-style tower with its bays, stair tower and
the canon silhouette on top became the landmark of the training
area and the city. It was a miracle that, together with the Forest
House, it survived the bombardment of April 1945 unharmed, alt-
hough bombs fell all around the two buildings. The landmark was
renovated and painted many times, beams exchanged and the roof
newly covered. Parts of the half-timbered structure were renewed
in 2010 and tower received another new coat of paint. The vane,
who did not show any signs of wear and tear, was never touched
but then, after 100 years, personally required its renewal.
The construction ofce of the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr
awarded the renewal contract to general contractor Mickan Co.
from Amberg which was represented during the installation by
construction chief Jochen Henzler. Peter Nittmann, Theresia Lang,
Alfred Dietl and Elisabeth Dobrich of the US construction ofce
conducted the bidding process and supervised the project. Peter
Nittmann said that the project cost more than 32,000 Euro. The
majority of the cost was caused by the construction of the spe-
cial scaffolding which required a special structural analysis. The
scaffolding with an electric elevator was put up and taken down by
Sll Co. from Jahnsdorf near Chemnitz. Triebel Locksmithery from
Schneeberg produced the canon silhouette and the ve-meter-
long stainless steel pole with a brass swivel and the tower cupola.
The old steel plate silhouette was scanned and the vane, made
from V-4-A stainless steel, cut out with a plasma cutter. The entire
vane with mount and cupola was then galvanically covered with
copper, says Sren Triebel. His company specializes in such work
and has, among other things, also rebuilt the cross on the Frank-
furt cathedral. Triebel is sure that the canon-shaped vane is the
only one of its kind on a tower in Germany. An artillery canon used
by the Bavarian Army Corps served as the model for the silhouette.
Water Tower Vane
Peter Nittmann from the construction ofce during the nal inspection of the new silhou-
ette. The photo was taken from the gable of the tower, near the revolving approach light.
The new silhouette is one meter high and diagonally two meters
long. On top of a ve-meter-long pole, it was fastened in the so-
called Emperors beam, the highest tower beam, which has been
preserved until today. Thats how Sren Triebel, who is enthusi-
astic about the old craftsmanship, describes the mounting , 43
meters above ground.
Now the new canon rests again on top of Grafenwoehrs land-
mark and will hopefully make it through the next 100 years. Many
will probably just now notice the new vane with its copper coat
of paint. The old canon will nd its new permanent home in the
Military Museum of the Local Historic Society which also features
a model of the Water Tower.
The new silhouette is one meter high and diagonally two meters long. It was made by
the company of Sren Triebel (behind). Peter Nittmann (right) and Elisabeth Dobrich
(left) from the US construction ofce supervised the project. The general contractor was
the Mickan Co., represented by construction chief Jochen Henzler (second from left).
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GRAFENWOEHR. Germany After the wrath of this past winter,
its time to begin anew. The newfound sun shining down on the
garrison is the perfect setting to step outside for a bit of spring
cleaning.
The Bavarian Military community, to include off-post housing
areas, will participate in the 2013 Spring Cleanup, May 13-17
to improve the appearance of community facilities by cleaning
areas of responsibility.
The garrison reminds community members that Spring Cleanup
is everyones responsibility. All Soldiers, civilians and family
members are required participate.
This applies whether you live in government or government-
leased quarters, as well as at the work place. Areas of con-
centrated emphasis are homes, work places and designated
common areas.
Maximum participation of housing occupants and Soldiers
quarters is necessary to successfully execute this program.
Soldiers will report to their area/building coordinators to recei-
ve specic instructions for cleanup.
Spring cleanup
is a team effort
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U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
Sponsoring units will also participate in their respective areas.
Focus will be on the entire building (basements, washrooms,
storage rooms, etc.) and a 50-foot perimeter around the buil-
dings and the common areas. The end state is a complete
cleaning of housing buildings, common areas and grounds.
Self Help will have tools and equipment available. Special ma-
terials required should be obtained from Self Help no later than
one week prior to the Spring Cleanup (paint, topsoil, beauty
bark, etc). All checked out equipment must be returned one
week after scheduled cleanup.
As large unwanted items pile up, the Grafenwoehr SORT Pro-
gram will come to the rescue with curbside pick-up.
Bulk pick-up for Grafenwoehr and Rose Barracks on-post
housing will take place Tuesday, May 14. No material should
be set out before May 10 or after 8 a.m. on the day of pick-up.
Troop billet areas will receive pick-up on Thursday, May 16.
Items to be picked up are as follows: furniture, mattresses, car-
pets, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, large
TVs, ovens, stoves, bicycles and other items that cannot be
dismantled, torn or broken down to a size that would t.
Refrigerators and freezers must be handled and placed with
care so that the cooling coils will not get damaged.
Useable unwanted items can be donated to community at the
new Freecycle store, Grafenwoehr, Building 441, or on-post
thrift stores, Grafenwoehr Building 508 and Rose Barracks
Building 221.
The 2013 Spring Cleanup, May 13-17,
is a community responsibility. Areas of
concentrated emphasis are homes, work
places and designated common areas.
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FORT RUCKER, Ala. Electricity is one of the greatest ameni-
ties of modern life, but it also poses very real and very deadly
hazards for those who dont respect it.
Each May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International
sponsors National Electrical Safety Month to raise awareness
of electrical hazards at work, home or anywhere. However,
Soldiers, Family members and civilian employees can benet
from understanding their electrical risk any time of year.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, failures
or malfunctions of home electrical systems cause more than
50,000 res each year in the United States, resulting in 450
deaths and nearly 1,500 injuries on average. Soldiers arent
immune to electrical mishaps; injuries suffered in both on-
and off-duty electrical accidents result in about 50 restricted
duty days annually Army wide. In addition, the Army loses an
average of ve vehicles and two buildings to electrical res
each year.
Electrical injury and property damage are typically the result
of human error, most often from Soldiers not using personal
protective equipment or following proper procedures while
servicing equipment. Those same trends transfer to the home
environment.
There isnt a lot of information readily available to educa-
te consumers about potential electrical safety hazards, said
Mike Evans, electrical safety program manager, U.S. Army
Combat Readiness/Safety Center. Every member of our Army
Family must know about these hazards and have an evaluati-
on performed before adding new components to their home
electrical system.
Evans said there are many simple improvements homeowners
can make to their electrical systems without undertaking a ma-
jor renovation. These include installing arc fault circuit inter-
rupters that prevent res by detecting hazardous arcing con-
ditions, ground fault circuit interrupters that prevent shocks,
and tamper-resistant receptacles that replace standard wall
outlets to protect children from shocks and burns.
The USACR/Safety Center has developed an electrical sa-
fety page (https://safety.army.mil/soh/INDUSTRIALSAFETY/
Electrical/tabid/547/Default.aspx) to help Family members
and civilian employees understand common electrical ha-
zards. Evans said another good resource is the ESFIs Virtual
Home website, available at http://virtualhome.es.org.
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GRAFENWOEHR. Germany, April 30, 2013 It is with regret
that the Commander, USAG Grafenwoehr is announcing the
postponement of the 56th Annual U.S. Army Garrison Grafen-
woehr German-American Volksfest for 2013. The scal chal-
lenges facing the Nation requires the Garrison to make tough
decisions. We are postponing our fest in order to focus our
resources on critical services, but that does not mean we are
postponing the fest forever.
Indeed, the entire Department of Defense has severely cut its
expenditures to provide necessary support to deployed forces
and is only nancing health, safety and security requirements.
Other money saving measures such as the cancellation of all
entertainment events in Europe, the Pacic region and the USA
for this scal year includes all fests, performances by the US
military aerial ight and parachutist teams, the US militarys
participation in exhibitions with Soldiers and military equip-
ment as well as performances of US military bands that require
an overnight stay. Even 4th of July celebrations will be scaled
back in most locations.
Cancellation of the
56th German-American
Volksfest on Grafen-
woehr Training Area
| by USAG Graf. PAO
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ryone in the community that our commitment to our Host Nati-
on partners remains strong despite the postponement and we
will actively work to reschedule the more than half-century-long
tradition sometime in the near future. Weve faced many chal-
lenges together as friends, some that have caused postpone-
ment of events, but weve always worked to open our doors to
our neighbors as soon as it was possible again.
COL Saenz personally informed the mayor of the city of Gra-
fenwhr, Helmuth Wchter, and the other German partners
about that decision. During the meeting, COL Saenz explicitly
thanked them for their dedication and cooperation regarding
the organization of the Fest which is the largest Volksfest in the
region, with approx. 100,000 visitors over three days.
The extraordinary training available here at Grafenwoehr is
known throughout the world. The beauty of Grafenwoehr and
Bavaria, matched by the beauty of its people, are known throug-
hout the United States Army and continue to attract the United
States Armys best Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members to
live and work here.
| GRAFENWOEHR
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Opening Hours: Monday thru Tuesday: 2.006.30 p.m.;
every Friday: 2.008.00 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday,
German and Bavarian holidays: 11.00 a.m.6.30 p.m.
Dont forget to bring your anti-sliding socks!
Children must be accompanied by an adult!
Food booths and restaurants invite you to eat,
Drink and take a rest.
Ample free parking directly adjacent to the facilities!
Jumping Castel
trampoline
multi-court
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mega playground
mega slide
60 different
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Trans Global Logistics Europe GmbH located in Mainz-Kostheim
was founded in May 2005 to support customers of Trans Global
Auto Logisitcs Inc. located in Grand Prairie, TX, and provide them
with better and additional services.
Due to a global network of agencies andd partner companies, Trans
Global Logisitcs Europe GmbH is able to provide you with compre-
hensive services regarding all your logistical needs.
Services
World-wide transport of . . .
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. . . construction vehicles and equipment
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Trans Global Logistics Europe GmbH
Hochheimer Strae 111 D-55246 Mainz Kostheim
www.transglobal-logistics.eu info@transglobal-logistics.de
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info@transglobal-logistics.de
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0800- 2277447
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2, Spc. Wilforde J. Camille, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infan-
try Brigade, was found guilty, in accordance with his pleas, of
one charge and one specication of a violation of Article 107,
UCMJ, false ofcial statement, and one charge and one speci-
cation of a violation of Article 121, UCMJ, larceny of govern-
ment property (BAH).
Local Soldiers sentenced for misdeeds
The military judge sentenced Camille to be reduced to the gra-
de of E-1, to be conned for a period of 60 days, to be ned
$2,000, and to be discharged from the service with a bad-con-
duct discharge.
At a special court-martial convened on Conn Barracks in
Schweinfurt, April 28, Spc. James N. McNally, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 72nd Expeditionary Signal Bat-
talion, was found guilty, in accordance with his pleas, of one
charge and one specication of a violation of Article 128, UCMJ,
aggravated assault, and one charge and one specication of a
violation of Article 134, UCMJ, drunk and disorderly conduct.
The military judge sentenced McNally to be reduced to the gra-
de of E-1, to be conned for a period of 10 months, and to be
discharged from the service with a bad-conduct discharge.
At a special court-martial convened on Warner Barracks, Bam-
berg, April 23, Sgt. Kyle A. Hanes, 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne
Field Artillery Regiment (Rear), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat
Team, was found guilty, in accordance with his pleas, of one
charge and three specications of a violation of Article 134,
UCMJ, communicating indecent language to a child under the
age of 16.
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conned for a period of nine months, to forfeit $500 pay per
month for nine months, to be reduced to the grade of E-1, and
to be discharged from the service with a bad-conduct dischar-
ge. In accordance with his pretrial agreement, he will be con-
ned for a period of seven months.
At a general court-martial convened on Warner Barracks in
Bamberg, April 22, Sgt. Lynch Myers, Headquarters and Head-
quarters Company, 391st Combat Sustainment Support Battali-
on, was found guilty, in accordance with his pleas, of one char-
ge and two specications of a violation of Article 86, UCMJ,
failing to go to his place of duty and absence without leave;
one charge and three specications of a violation of Article 92,
UCMJ, violation of an a general regulation; and one charge and
one specication of a violation of Article 121, UCMJ, larceny of
government property (BAH).
The military judge sentenced Myers to be reduced to the gra-
de of E-1, to be conned for a period of 90 days, to be ned
$7,000, and to be discharged from the service with a bad-con-
duct discharge. In accordance with his pretrial agreement, his
ne will be capped at $5,000.
At a special court-martial convened on Katterbach Kaserne
in Ansbach, April 18, Pvt.2 Timothy J. Prescott, A Company
(Rear), 412th Aviation Support Battalion, was found guilty, in
accordance with his plea, of one charge and one specication
of a violation of Article 108, UCMJ, negligent damage to govern-
ment property.
The military judge sentenced Prescott to be conned for a pe-
riod of 60 days, to be reduced to the grade of E-1, and to be
discharged from the service with a bad-conduct discharge.
At a general court-martial convened on Rose Barracks, April
16, Sgt. 1st Class Gregory T. May, Headquarters and Head-
quarters Company, 69th Signal Battalion, was found guilty, in
accordance with his pleas, of one charge and two specica-
tions of a violation of Article 120c, UCMJ, indecent exposure.
The military judge sentenced May to be reprimanded, to be
conned for a period of six months, and to be reduced to the
grade of E-5. In accordance with his pretrial agreement, he will
be reduced to the grade of E-6.
Not guilty
At a general court-martial convened on Rose Barracks, from
April 11-12, Sgt. Matthew J. Jenkins, 574th Quartermaster Sup-
ply Company, 18th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion,
16th Sustainment Brigade, was found not guilty, in accordance
with his plea, of one charge and one specication of a violation
of Article 120, UCMJ, sexual assault.
At a general court-martial convened on Conn Barracks in
Schweinfurt, from April 1-2, Spc. Josue Ortega, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 72nd Expeditionary Signal Bat-
talion, was found not guilty, in accordance with his pleas, of
one charge and four specications of a violation of Article 120,
UCMJ, aggravated sexual assault of a child, abusive sexual
contact with a child, and indecent liberties with a child; one
charge and one specication of sodomy with a child; and one
charge and one specication of a violation of Article 92, UCMJ,
violation of a lawful order.
| GRAFENWOEHR
Industriestrae 1
92249 VILSECK
Telephone: 0 96 62/7 00 74 47
Telefax: 0 96 62/7 00 74 48
karosserie.koenig@t-online.de
Bavarian Times | 14
| VILSECK
Storyteller becomes the story
VILSECK, Germany Soldiers training in the Joint Multinational
Readiness Center get to see and hear Sgt. Rebecca Schwab a lot.
She goes where they go, slogging through the mud at Grafenwoehr,
trying to ignore the rain in Hohenfels, or getting up at zero-dark-
thirty in Vilseck, along with a video camera slung over her shoulder.
Schwab is a Jill-of-all-trades for the Vilseck, Germany, station
AFN Bavaria, writing copy, hosting DJ shows, producing announce-
ments and shooting feature stories.
Wherever she goes, whether its Germany, New York or Iraq, she
tells the Soldiers story. The Iraq stories came while she was deplo-
yed to Baghdad Province 2009-2010.
Today, a lot more people know her name.
The Department of Defense just named Schwab Military Broadcast
Journalist of the Year. You can gure out the key to her success
when she talks about what she does.
This job is awesome, she said, because you get to experience
life through someone elses eyes and then tell their story.
Schwab won the award by submitting a compilation of her work in
a competition pitting her against the best military broadcast journa-
lists in the Department of Defense.
Like any good story, Schwabs tale has a surprise or two.
The 33-year-old woman enlisted in the Army in 2007 after comple-
ting a two-year masters degree program in Middle Eastern History
at Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Im very proud of her and all the other AFN Europe winners, said
AFN Europe Commander Lt. Col. Sherri Reed. But what means just
as much to me is that the awards indicate we are communicating
Department of Defense messages and stories in an interesting and
engaging way.
Whats a tad ironic is the military journalist who would prefer to tell
a Soldiers story, rather than her own, is now the story.
When AFN Bavaria announced her accomplishment, the station got
124 likes and 12 comments in one day, a station record.
| by George A. Smith,
AFN Europe
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sound bite for the AFN Bavaria audience, recently.
Summer Fun at the PLAYMOBIL-FunPark
Zirndorf, April 29, 2013 Playing, exercising, discovering is the mot-
to of the PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in Zirndorf. 90,000 square meters with
eight different PLAYMOBIL real-size theme worlds offer a lot of room to
run around, play and climb without any kind of rides.
From Wild Life to Pirates Festival
In cooperation with World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) four different
PLAYMOBIL Wild Life theme worlds were built in at the end of 2012.
If you want to learn more about the work of WWF, visit the FunPark on
June 15 and 16. A lot can be learned about endangered species and
the world-wide projects of the nature protection organization.
Additional, a colorful play and fun program is awaiting the guests to
include the face painting of animals faces, a WWF rally, animal riddles
and a photo opportunity with FunPark-mascot Pirate Rico and the WWF
panda.
On June 23, the CVJM (Christian Association of Young Men) presents
itself at the FunPark, offering a great interactive program for the entire
family together with the park staff. The day starts with a church service
at 10 a.m., followed by playing, jumping, climbing and, of course, a lot
of fun.
He ho the pirates
are coming! is the
motto on July 13 and
14. This weekend is a
must for all pirate fans.
Firing cannons, boar-
ding the pirates ship,
games and much more
-- every pirate captain
will get his moneys
worth. Additionally,
every little pirate may
have his photo taken
with a real pirates
team, or go on a trea-
sure hunt with the crew
of the pirates musical Captain Silver Tooth. The question is whats
hidden in the treasure chest!
Summer party with Donikkl & the Weiwrschtl
The concert of Donikkl & the Weiwrschtl on August 4 at 3 p.m. will
be the absolute highlight of the FunPark summer. At the beginning of
the Bavarian school vacation, the childrens music band will present
new and old songs, putting the entire family in a party mood with their
groovy and funny, being in a good spirit-type of songs. Everybody is
invited to participate, and laugh, sing and dance along.
Bad weather no problem
And if the sun doesnt shine, Fun-Park visitors can play and climb in the
5,000 square meters large HOB-Center. The huge PLAYMOBIL play
town, the indoor crag and the many events on the HOB-Centers stage
will make you forget about the bad weather.
Guests who want to learn more about PLAYMOBIL, should pay a visit to
the second oor of the HOB-Center. A small, permanent exhibition dis-
plays important milestones of the company and brand. Additionally,
three PLAYMOBIL collectors have
put together displays of the theme
worlds fairies, knights and Noahs
Ark.
Admission and Opening Hours
During the summer season from
May 1 to June 30, the FunPark is
open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission is 9 per person. Star-
ting on July 1, daily admission is
10 per person. Admission is
free for children under the age of
three and for all children on their
birthday (ID card must be shown).
For more information, go to
www.playmobil-funpark.de,
or www.facebook.com/
playmobilfunpark
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family with the popular
PLAYMOBIL themes
Knights Castle, Pira-
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and much more to play
with, climb on, and
discover!
Open daily from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. family-friendly admission
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Summer Fun at the PLAYMOBIL-FunPark
Zirndorf, April 29, 2013 Playing, exercising, discovering is the mot-
to of the PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in Zirndorf. 90,000 square meters with
eight different PLAYMOBIL real-size theme worlds offer a lot of room to
run around, play and climb without any kind of rides.
From Wild Life to Pirates Festival
In cooperation with World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) four different
PLAYMOBIL Wild Life theme worlds were built in at the end of 2012.
If you want to learn more about the work of WWF, visit the FunPark on
June 15 and 16. A lot can be learned about endangered species and
the world-wide projects of the nature protection organization.
Additional, a colorful play and fun program is awaiting the guests to
include the face painting of animals faces, a WWF rally, animal riddles
and a photo opportunity with FunPark-mascot Pirate Rico and the WWF
panda.
On June 23, the CVJM (Christian Association of Young Men) presents
itself at the FunPark, offering a great interactive program for the entire
family together with the park staff. The day starts with a church service
at 10 a.m., followed by playing, jumping, climbing and, of course, a lot
of fun.
He ho the pirates
are coming! is the
motto on July 13 and
14. This weekend is a
must for all pirate fans.
Firing cannons, boar-
ding the pirates ship,
games and much more
-- every pirate captain
will get his moneys
worth. Additionally,
every little pirate may
have his photo taken
with a real pirates
team, or go on a trea-
sure hunt with the crew
of the pirates musical Captain Silver Tooth. The question is whats
hidden in the treasure chest!
Summer party with Donikkl & the Weiwrschtl
The concert of Donikkl & the Weiwrschtl on August 4 at 3 p.m. will
be the absolute highlight of the FunPark summer. At the beginning of
the Bavarian school vacation, the childrens music band will present
new and old songs, putting the entire family in a party mood with their
groovy and funny, being in a good spirit-type of songs. Everybody is
invited to participate, and laugh, sing and dance along.
Bad weather no problem
And if the sun doesnt shine, Fun-Park visitors can play and climb in the
5,000 square meters large HOB-Center. The huge PLAYMOBIL play
town, the indoor crag and the many events on the HOB-Centers stage
will make you forget about the bad weather.
Guests who want to learn more about PLAYMOBIL, should pay a visit to
the second oor of the HOB-Center. A small, permanent exhibition dis-
plays important milestones of the company and brand. Additionally,
three PLAYMOBIL collectors have
put together displays of the theme
worlds fairies, knights and Noahs
Ark.
Admission and Opening Hours
During the summer season from
May 1 to June 30, the FunPark is
open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission is 9 per person. Star-
ting on July 1, daily admission is
10 per person. Admission is
free for children under the age of
three and for all children on their
birthday (ID card must be shown).
For more information, go to
www.playmobil-funpark.de,
or www.facebook.com/
playmobilfunpark
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paradise for the entire
family with the popular
PLAYMOBIL themes
Knights Castle, Pira-
tes Ship, Wild West
and much more to play
with, climb on, and
discover!
Open daily from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. family-friendly admission
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| by 2nd Lt. Abraham Richardson,
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ledge and skills of your Military Occupation Specialty to use for a
good cause, said Warrant Ofcer Carlene S. Davis, 902nd Vertical
Construction Company, 15th Engineer Battalion. It started with a
hunt for volunteer opportunities for Soldiers to stay procient in
MOS elds. What we got was a rewarding and fun way to give back
to our community.
In the beginning of May, the Vilseck High School will perform a thea-
trical version of The Little Mermaid called, The Little Mermaid, Jr.
In order to help the students prepare for the production, the 902nd
Vertical Construction Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, provided
time for four of its Soldiers. Sgt. Allen Clapper, Spc. Brandon Bar-
rett, Spc. Deandre Gavin, and Pvt. Diallo Young used their carpentry
skills to help the school.
Through all of April they used their creativity and carpentry skills to
provide the school with stage props. Davis, the Ofcer in Charge of
the project, said the Soldiers were responsible for creating eight
different props: King Tritons throne, a little love boat, a ship, sea
oor rocks, sea oor waves, Ariels grotto (hideout), Ursulas Cauld-
ron, and coral reefs.
15th Engineer Battalion
gets crafty for school play
Sgt. Allen Clapper, 902nd Vertical Construction Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, ob-
serves the nished prop of King Tritons throne at Vilseck High School.
Clapper, the Noncommissioned Ofcer in Charge of the project, di-
rected the Soldiers to attain their training goals, while ensuring that
the vision of Malia Jakus, the school drama teacher, was reected
in the design and construction of the props.
Gavin often drew the designs of the props which Barrett would then
saw out of plywood. Young, who originally trained as an electrician,
cross-trained as a carpenter, drawing, cutting and nailing together
stage props.
The project was estimated to cost well over $1,200, said Davis.
The Soldiers however, worked with old, recyclable materials, brin-
ging the cost down to only $508.
In the end, the project was both an exciting and rewarding way
to get our Soldiers engaged in their MOS-related skills and in the
community, said Davis.
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Volunteers honored at Hohenfels ceremony
HOHENFELS, Germany Hohenfels celebrated its many volun-
teers at the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, April 23.
A total of 248 volunteers registered in the Volunteer Management
Information System donated nearly 28,000 hours of their time to
help save the Army approximately $558,960 this year.
Thats what we have recorded, said Col. John G. Norris, Joint
Multinational Readiness Center commander. There are many
people out there in our community volunteering everyday that
choose not be recognized but contribute thousands of hours an-
nually.
Twenty-nine volunteers who distinguished themselves by logging
over 200 hours were presented with coins and tokens of appre-
ciation.
Capitalizing on the fact that Volunteer Recognition Week occurred
during the Month of the Military Child, Terri Carr, Army Community
Service Volunteer Corps commander, sponsored a youth essay
contest on How Volunteering Helps Strengthen our Community.
The two winners shared their essays with the gathered crowd.
Nate David, winner in the 6-8 grade category, talked about the
benets of volunteering, not just to the community but to the vo-
lunteer as well. David discussed studies that show that volunteers
have stronger social networks and healthier lifestyles, as well as
greater self condence and better leadership skills.
As president of the Student Council, David took part in a charity
fund raising event that earned over $600 for breast cancer awa-
reness.
Debbie Strange, wife of Lt. Col. John J. Strange, Jr., said she was
really touched by Davids statement about emotional health being
improved by volunteering.
I have beneted signicantly by virtue of the friendships and sen-
se of connectedness Ive gained in my volunteer activities, she
said. Volunteering in the community may not necessarily come
without pain, without difculty or without cost, but it is so very
worth it.
Volunteers who logged more than 200 hours each pose with Hohenfels leader-
ship during the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, April 23.
Junior Micaela Carr, winner in the 9-12 grade category, related
a story about when she was part of a service project as Sacred
Heart Academy. Part of her duties included grading papers, rea-
ding to students, and tutoring students in math or language arts.
A young student whom Carr had helped with her multiplication
tables approached her for a hug and said, I want to be just like
you when I get into high school.
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during the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, April 23.
| by Mark Iacampo,
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That was the moment that I realized how much my simple jobs
meant to these fourth graders. Since then, I found many opportu-
nities to help my community, Carr said.
Carr has volunteered with a cancer patient support group, a neo-
natal intensive care unit, and she currently tutors other students
and volunteers with the Red Cross.
Service in the community is an amazing opportunity to meet new
people and have them share their story with you, to let people
you do not know inspire you to make your community better,
she said.
That story was absolutely awe-inspiring, said Strange. It remin-
ded me of how much volunteers really do touch and inspire others
Maybe thats the magic of volunteering and getting involved. We
inspire and motivate each other.
The people in our community inspire me, Strange added.
Nominated by various units across the Hohenfels Military Com-
munity, nine individuals earned Volunteer of the Year in six ca-
tegories.
Active Duty Volunteer of the Year Sgt. Brian Steddum with the 1st
Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, said he didnt begin volunteering with Outdoor Recrea-
tion for recognition but out of a sincere interest in encouraging
his fellow Soldiers and their families to get out of their homes and
barracks and have some fun.
When I follow up with people months later and still see them get-
ting out and getting active, thats a great feeling, he said.
The Leible family, awarded Military Family Volunteer of the Year,
are all active volunteers at various functions, including the three
children; 11 year old Jake, 9 year old Joshua, and 6year old Jase.
Jake said the reward comes from knowing theyre making a diffe-
rence, such as at the Community Bazaar where the three children
served as pretzel boys.
That was my favorite volunteer experience because we got to
see our hard work pay off by collecting all the income that went
to ACS, said Jake.
Youth Volunteer of the Year Athena Hills volunteers with many
organizations across the garrison including the Hohenfels Com-
munity and Spouses Club and the National Junior Honor Society.
She also plays music at her church and participated in the Army
Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference. Like most volunteers, shes
not in it for the accolades.
I just enjoy doing stuff that benets everybody, Hills said.
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Health Clinic showcases young artists talent
HOHENFELS, Germany The Hohenfels Health Clinic recently
unveiled its spectacular new art collection featuring original pie-
ces by a group of 23 talented artists who all share one thing in
common. They are Hohenfels Middle/High School students.
When Lt. Col Christopher J. David, U.S. Army Health Clinic Ho-
henfels commander, arrived in Hohenfels, the clinic was undergo-
ing major renovations. Not until the construction was complete did
David realize what was missing.
I just assumed that decorating was included, and unfortunately it
wasnt, said David. So we had to gure something out to make
it look less institutional.
David turned to Michele Mihanovich-Franz, HMHS art teacher.
I am very appreciative of Lt. Col. David bringing in the art depart-
ment, said Mihanovich-Franz. I mean, he could have used pho-
tographs, but his concept of actual original work for an original
collection that is available for the community is a great advocacy
for the arts.
David said the idea came to him while watching the popular come-
dy television show, The Big Bang Theory.
David explained that the average person visits the clinic ve times
a year for an appointment that lasts roughly 20 minutes.
So, collectively, the average person only spends 100 minutes a
year on their health care, David said, pointing out that there are
525,600 minutes per year.
In keeping with Army medicines transformation from a health care
system to a system for health, which consists of a more preventa-
tive focus, David asked himself how he could inuence people to
be more proactive with their health.
HMHS students consider their life space in a permanent collection on display
at Hohenfels Health Clinic.
HMHS art students create works that showcase the ve dimensions of physical,
emotional, social, family and spiritual health for display in the Hohenfels Health
Clinic.
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to impact a problem you have to attack it at the youth level, said
David.
Using a graph that charts the 100 minutes of health care versus
the 525,600 minutes in a year, David showed the HMHS art stu-
dents what amounts to a large empty circle.
So, what I asked the kids to do was make that white space their
life space, David said.
To help stimulate their imaginations, David presented a slide show
for the students highlighting the complexity of todays Army me-
dicine, from veterinarians inspecting food to an actual ear being
grown from a patients own cells.
One of the challenges is that we dont really have a denition of
health, David said. So we use the Comprehensive Soldier Fit-
ness model which looks at the ve dimensions of physical, emoti-
onal, social, family and spiritual.
Mihanovich-Franz said that those dimensions were the only pa-
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carte blanche in creating their work.
Art tells a story and these kids all have their own story to tell in
their life space, she said.
Unfortunately, the clinic only had so much room, and not every
student could participate. Mihanovich-Franz had to choose only
two classes.
I selected my middle school class because they only get me
for one semester and being in a permanent collection is a great
identity building experience for them, she said. I also chose one
of my advanced drawing classes.
The results are inspiring and available for the community to view
down the clinics central hall. Work ranged from portraits of or-
gans, a collage of faces, healthy activities and even the innermost
workings of the mind.
There are some really unique projects, said David.
The art was unveiled at an opening ceremony featuring the artists
discussing the meaning behind each piece to the gathered crowd
of clinic staff, HMHS administration, ACS workers, and proud pa-
rents.
Sophomore Lilian Lucero created a charcoal drawing of a woman
clearly in mental distress that was so powerful, David admitted he
was somewhat alarmed at rst viewing.
My Life Space is about the stress that everybody goes through
during everyday life. Careers, school, etcetera, can cause stress
and when asked how you are people always say, Me, Im ne
even if they are really screaming on the inside, said Lucero.
Ashley Herndon, also a sophomore, drew a woman sitting on a
globe with her hair owing down into the earth like roots.
My Life Space represents women taking control of their space
by making decisions at the side of the doctor that will cause them
to grow as a healthy person. I did not paint her face and chose her
back because I did not want her to represent one specic person,
rather, everyone in the world, Herndon explained.
David and Mihanovich-Franz are discussing plans for adding
more artwork in the coming years.
These kids get to go back to America as internationally exhibiting
artists, said Mihanovich-Franz. They will always remember this.
Sophomore Lilian Luceros charcoal drawing reects the stress people can feel
on a daily basis.
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challenge Warriors
at Hohenfels
HOHENFELS, Germany Nearly 100 competitors took the Ho-
henfels Warrior Challenge and braved the tough terrain of the
garrisons rst obstacle run, May 4.
Twenty-four teams of up to four members each struggled along
ve kilometers of torturous trails while splashing through free-
zing cold mud pits, lugging logs, and ipping 200 lb. tires.
Ive always loved obstacle runs, and I think theyre a fun way
to get people involved, said Emma Lawson, Hohenfels tness
coordinator, who spear-headed the event.
Lawson said she created the obstacles based on the terrain
and the materials available.
I wanted to make it so anybody could come and do it, while
still keeping it challenging, Lawson said. And thats why we
had teams of four; they could help each other and have that
camaraderie of a team.
Other obstacles included a sled pull, a ve gallon water jug
carry, and running a tire drill. Most participants agreed, though,
that the toughest obstacle was the trail itself.
This terrain is no joke, laughed Lawson. Those switchbacks
are tough.
It wasnt the obstacles, it was getting to the obstacles, said
Pfc. Kris Gorbea, one of the members of Team Awesome, which
won rst place with a time of 24:05.
This was truly a cross-country event, agreed Maj. Bryce Ka-
waguchi, also from Team Awesome. Its a big difference run-
ning on at, hard-packed ground versus side hills, uphills and
downhills with loose rocks and roots. So you really have to pick
your stride throughout.
Spc. Seth Householder said Team Awesomes strategy invol-
ved going at about 80 percent of max on the runs and then
giving 100 percent for the events.
And we switched off for everything so nobody got burned out,
added Gorbea.
Team Mixed Bag took top slot in the co-ed category, nishing
at 25:26. But winning wasnt their main goal.
The goal coming out here was to beat our battalion comman-
der with our girlfriend and our anc on our team while they
had an all male team, grinned Todd Pitt. And we made it hap-
pen.
Nor did they leave all the heavy lifting to the men. Laura Eaton
took her turn ipping tires next to Stu McFarlane.
The whole time, though, I kept thinking where the heck is
Todd? Eaton laughed.
Team B.A.B., the only all-female team nished with a time of
39:24. Even through the last obstacle, the team was laughing
and joking the whole way.
Our goal was to come out and have a good time, and we ac-
complished it, said LeAnna Brown.
This is truly a team event, said Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth
McKoy, U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels command sergeant ma-
jor, pointing out that the acronym for team is Together Everyone
Accomplishes More.
When we come together to put on events like this, theyre al-
ways special because everyone across the community parti-
cipates and thats what makes Hohenfels such a unique and
special place, he said.
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Local artists shine at
Hohenfels
Celebration of the
Arts
HOHENFELS, Germany Artists from around the community
came together in support of the Hohenfels Community and Spou-
ses Clubs fund raising event, Celebration of the Arts (COTA), held
here April 20.
COTA started three years ago when a young Eagle scout, Clinton
Schwarz, partnered with our club. This event was started to foster
the arts program in the school. Out of that came the Schwarz
Fine Arts Foundation (SFAF) and the HCSCs love of supporting
artists, said Heather Rowley, HCSC president.
The celebration was an all day affair, beginning with an arts and
craft fair at the Hohenfels Middle/High School great hall. Local
artisans lled booths with hand crafted items such as postcards,
stuffed animals, knitted and crocheted items and even furniture.
This year COTAs vision was to showcase our local Hohenfels
community artists, big, small, spouse or Soldier, said Rowley.
Were hoping people will be interested in the art we have to offer
because its coming from local artists and there are some amazing
pieces, said Christel Breeze, coordinator for this years COTA.
Local photographers and artists displayed their work and offered
their services for such things as portrait photos or commissioned
paintings.
Athena Hills, a 14 year old freshman at HMHS, is a self taught
artist who specializes in anime, the Japanese comic book style
that has become so popular in the past decade. She had several
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paintings for sale including a special print she created for COTA
featuring Megurine Luka, one of several mascots for a Japanese
voice synthesizing computer program.
I love the color of (Lukas) hair which reminds me of cherry blos-
soms, so with the sudden coming of spring I decided to do a
painting combining the two, said Hills.
Throughout the fair, various groups provided entertainment and
performances on stage. Hohenfels Elementary School students
Bennett Schmid and Julianna Hills sang to the musical accompa-
niment of Jill Ann Hills, and the Hohenfels Training Area Taekwon-
do team demonstrated forms and board breaking.
While some may not recognize how taekwondo ts into a celebra-
tion of the arts, instructor Michael Green explained that not only
are the forms representative of hundreds of years of tradition,
but to learn them requires grace, concentration, commitment and
study.
Its as much an art as dancing or anything else, he said.
Various organizations donated art-themed baskets for auction and
even professional services such as dance instructions and craft
classes.
The festival continued at an evening gala held at the Zone where
the auction continued along with a spectacular buffet of ne foods
and decadent desserts.
Upstairs, a student museum featured a selection of artwork crea-
ted by HMHS students who are members of the National Art Ho-
nor Society (NAHS), the SFAF and attendees of Creative Con-
nections.
The SFAF started the whole kit and caboodle three years ago,
and the spirit of the SFAF continues and our association with the
students and the art studio at HMHS, said Breeze.
Im extremely pleased with the fact that SFAF is still up running in
Hohenfels, said Clinton Schwarz, founder of the foundation, who
now resides in Norway. The difference it makes within the com-
munity and school is transparent in the fact that its beneciaries
continue to maintain the local committee. That alone makes the
whole effort worth it.
This is the rst year that the NAHS has had a chapter at Hohen-
fels. The program is designed to inspire and recognize students
who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art and to
bring art education to the attention of the school and community.
In our pioneer year weve had 30 members join, said Miche-
le Mihanovich-Franz, HMHS art teacher. Im very pleased that
so many positive comments have come my way concerning the
student museum at COTA. As always, Im an extremely proud art
teacher.
In addition to the museum, music, food and fun, the main event of
the evening gala was the live auction.
The craft fair today was just a sample of what our community has
to offer, said Rowley.
Attendees bid on paintings, sculptures, services, and hand craf-
ted home dcor items. Rowley said that the auction was designed
to showcase the communitys artists, especially some of Hohen-
fels talented Soldier artists.
The talent that is resident in the community is amazing, said Lt.
Col. John J. Strange, Jr., U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels comman-
der. People came prepared to support their communitys fund
raising efforts and the generosity of those bidding on items, as
well as the artists who donated their work, was awe inspiring.
The days event netted upwards of $8,000 which will go back to
the community in the form of grants and scholarships.
This may come as a surprise, but actually we are a giving club,
not just a coffee or wine drinking club, said Rowley. The pro-
ceeds from tonight will support our local community and our
students, both high school and adult learners.
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Albany Briley (R) shatters a pair of boards held by HTA Taekwondo teammate
Jessica Roycroft during the Celebration of the Arts, April 20.
A student museum displays art from HMHS students at the third annual Cele-
bration of the Arts.
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From right, Staff Sgt. Dequinn Nickerson, C Company, Warrior Transition Batta-
lion-Europe, Capt. John Merson, C Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Euro-
pe, and Spc. Jordan Debruhl, C Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe,
eat sauerkraut atop the Bavarian Alps during The Amazing Race competition
held in Garmisch, May 1.
Members of A Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe, celebrate as they
receive the Commanders Cup trophy following their triumph over C and D Com-
panies during The Amazing Race: Garmisch on May 1.
Warriors test their
resolve in
The Amazing Race:
Garmisch
GARMISCH, Germany Despite forecasts to the contrary, the
weather held up in the Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen as
Soldiers and civilians from the Warrior Transition Battalion-Euro-
pe battled through the nal challenge of the highly competitive
Commanders Cup.
The event coordinator, D Company Athletic Trainer Ellie Thometz,
described the event as both entertaining and useful to the rehabi-
litative process that the Warriors of the WTB-E face.
And this years group is more excited and engaged than we have
even seen them in the past, said Thometz.
The last stage of the Commanders Cup, ofcially known as The
Amazing Race: Garmisch, was inspired by the popular CBS reality
television series. With 17 events in total, the challenges assessed
the Warriors ability to use both their physical and their mental
attributes to overcome an array of challenges that ranged from
Zumba to mountain exploration.
Wounded Warrior Project and American Red Cross volunteers
from across Germany joined the contestants to support their
quest through the Alps, providing everything from guide services
to much needed logistical support.
(The Warriors) love a challenge that pushes them beyond their
limits, said Ryan Paddock, A Company Rehabilitation Therapy
Technician.
Garmisch Outdoor Recreation personnel and WTB-E assets
worked together on the event to plan challenges that would test
Warriors within the limits of their highly diverse physical limitations.
The Wounded Warrior Project and American Red Cross handled
much of the events promotion and logistical considerations.
The combined experience of the Wounded Warrior Project, Army
Red Cross, ODR, and WTB-E teams ensured the safety and well-
being of all Warriors participating in the Amazing Race. While the
number one priority of the WTB-E is transitioning Warriors, it is
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Sgt. Christopher Glutting, A Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe, par-
ticipates in Zumba during the rst challenge of The Amazing Race in Garmisch,
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crucial that the transition includes tasks that continue to challenge
the Warriors as Soldiers.
Our adaptive sports program is not just about building strength
and endurance; its about building condence and Esprit De Corps
and you really see that on days like today, said Lt. Col. Douglas
Galuszka, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe commander.
Walking from site to site, Galuszka smiled as he spoke with Warri-
ors, staff, cadre, family members and volunteers. He couldnt hold
back his outward display of appreciation for the overwhelming
support rendered by the European military community.
We have an amazing partnership with the Wounded Warrior Pro-
ject, the American Red Cross, and Garmisch Outdoor Recreation.
Without all entities working closely together none of this could
have happened, said Galuszka.
For more information on the WTB-E, contact Capt. Samuel Stahl-
mann at DSN 483-7625, CIV 01520-40-34792.
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on May 1.
Gen. Odierno talks drawdown
and furloughs in town halls
WIESBADEN, Germany Assisting the forces ability to under-
stand transformation and spending time with commanders, Sol-
diers, Department of the Army Civilians and their families were the
focal points for U.S. Army General Raymond Odierno, 38th Chief of
Staff of the United States Army, in his three-day visit to three U.S.
Army garrisons in Europe this week.
Themes echoed throughout the trip were best summarized in the
opening comments Odierno offered to over 1,000 Soldiers, DA ci-
vilians and family members who assemble at the Clay Kaserne
Fitness Center for one of two town halls he conducted.
Our priorities continue to be make sure our Soldiers deplo-
yed have the leaders, the training and the equipment necessary
to be successful. To make sure we stay globally responsive and
regionally engaged. That we develop the best leaders in the world
and that we maintain the highest standards of our profession, and
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onally our ability to sustain the all-volunteer Army. To make sure we
continue to have the right resources; that we continue to have the
right compensation packages to support our great volunteers who
raised their right hand in order to serve this country and in order
to ensure that we sustain our security over time.
Historically the Army is here to ght our nations wars which we
will continue to do, but according to Odierno, it isnt enough. We
have to have the ability to shape the future environment to prevent
conict.
Globally responsive and regionally engaged are the two things
Odierno feels the nation wants in the Army of the future. He ex-
panded on these terms in his second town hall held at Caserma
Ederle in Vicenza, Italy.
We have to go back to an expeditionary mindset which means we
have to deploy in small packages, to places in immature theaters,
for shorter periods of time.
He continued, Regionally engaged means that we are going to
have forces that are aligned to regions that will allow us to do eve-
rything from operational deployments, to building partner capacity,
to training foreign nations, do doing joint exercises in order for us
to build their capabilities and to shape that area of operations.
In his view this process will reduce the instability that we see
around the world in support of the combatant commanders.
Beginning his trip with a brief visit to U.S. Africa Command, head-
quartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Odierno had his rst opportunity
to engage with Gen. David M. Rodriguez on his own ground. Rod-
riguez recently took the reins of the U.S. Armys sixth combatant
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command from its former commander Gen. Carter Ham on April 5.
He then traveled to U.S. Army Europes new headquarters in Wies-
baden, Germany for his rst engagement here since Lt. Gen. Do-
nald M. Campbell Jr. assumed command in January. USAREUR re-
cently transitioned from historic Heidelbergs Campbell Barracks
to its new location on Clay Kaserne, formerly known as Wiesbaden
Army Aireld.
Vicenza was the third leg of the trip where Odierno visited with
U.S. Army Africas commander, Maj. Gen. Pat Donahue, and with
Col. Andy Rohling and his Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade
Combat Team, who recently returned from Afghanistan.
Odierno had the opportunity to meet with leaders and Soldiers at
all levels of command both in Wiesbaden and later in Vicenza. In
small group sessions these individuals were able to share their is-
sues and concerns, while Odierno had the chance to share issues
close to his heart.
A recurrent theme in many engagements and in both the town
halls was budget uncertainty and current and potential effects of
sequestration.
During Wiesbadens town hall Odierno summed up the issues of
budget very succinctly.
It will work itself out, he conrmed. It might be frustrating, it
might be a bit unpredictable but it will work itself out.
He expounded upon this thought highlighting that the Army is cur-
rently in a position of strength, with the, most capable, experi-
enced combat force we have ever had.
What I have to do is maintain a balance, and the balance is end
strength and modernization and our overall readiness, he assu-
red audiences. We are going to maintain that balance.
Certain advancements, such as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle re-
placing the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HUMM-
WV), the Ground Combat Vehicle replacing the Bradley ghting
vehicle, will still occur.
Among other programs, the Army will continue to modernize its
aviation eet and invest in its information technologies where the
Soldier of the future will have an iPhone like capability that gives
them intelligence, maps and everything else, said Odierno.
Many of these are still under development and may be brought
about slower than originally anticipated.
There are concerns, however, when it comes to reductions in trai-
ning due to budgetary uncertainty, said Odierno.
Because we have had to reduce our training dollars, and we have
actually decreased the amount of training, I worry that that could
stretch into (20)14 and (20)15 and effect our capability to provide
trained and ready forces for unknown contingencies.
Funding is available to train units deploying to Afghanistan.
There are also concerns regarding the potential furlough of the DA
Civilian force for 14 days later this scal year. According to Odier-
no the furloughs equate to $780 million for the Army, so in order to
eliminate them, the money must be found somewhere.
I think it is the right thing to do so we are trying to nd the dollars
to keep (the furlough) from happening, he said.
There currently exists the potential for the 14 days to be reduced
to seven; that decision would need to be made in the next 30 days
and implemented before June.
Regardless of the meetings and engagements with the elements of
the U.S. Government back in the states and regardless of the chal-
lenges posed by budget uncertainties, Odierno remained clear
throughout his visit as to his feelings regarding the U.S. Armys
forward presence across Europe.
U.S. Army Europe continues to play an important role in our na-
tional security for our nation. Whether it be continuing support
and building relationships with our native allies as well as other
partners here in Europe, but also in support of the conicts in
Afghanistan and other areas of instability whether it be in Syria,
Israel, Turkey, as we continue to deploy forces around the world in
order to support our own security needs, Odierno said.
He further stated that our ability, to stay connected and build
relationships, is vital to what the force is doing abroad.
Odierno stated that he believes continued engagement with our
European partners and NATO is critical, so that the rst time you
are talking to someone isnt when you are deploying.
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Lodging and Dining Satisfaction in the Upper Palatinate
The country inn Zur Post in Kuermreuth
can accomodate up to 90 guests in the
restaurant. The restaurant oers ne
regional cuisine which varies from season to
season. Angelika Spiess tells her guests:
A freshly tapped beer or a good wine,
accompanied by our delicious cuisine, and
you will feel right at home in our country
inn.
At the entrance to the country inn Zur Post
is an inviting patio where guests can dine
outdoors in the beautiful Bavarian weather
and enjoy the ower garden surrounding
the patio. Additional space for 50 guests is
available. It is not unusual to nd hikers at
the inn enjoying a hearty Broteit
(a Bavarian plater similar to the British
Ploughmans Lunch) following their
walking tour.
The Post goes international!
You may be surprised to nd that our
website oers an English description of our
country inn. The U.S. Army installations at
Grafenwoehr and Vilseck are located
nearby. Many of our regular guests are
among the many American military
personnel stationed there. Whether
Germans, Americans or any other fellow
countrymen, we believe the language of
food and hospitality brings all of us
together.
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Language need not be a barrier in Germany
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Moving to a new country yields an
obvious learning curve, and Germany is no exception. Driving on
the autobahn for the rst time often warrants a brief word with the
Almighty, and seeing the word Ausfahrt larger than life will no
doubt expel ts of laughter.
Learning a new language can be overwhelming, but when it co-
mes to your new surroundings, communication is often more than
just words. With a few easy tips youll say tschuess to old habits
and hallo to embracing new adventures.
Greeting and salutations:
Gruess Gott is the standard welcome greeting in Southern Ger-
many, and means God greet thee. Using this greeting in the
North, however, may raise some eyebrows. (It would be like a Te-
xan using Howdy in New York City). When in doubt, Guten Mor-
gen, (good morning) Guten Tag, (good day) and Guten Abend
(good evening) are all acceptable greetings Germany-wide.
Bavarians also say Servus as a form of greeting (both for hello
and good-bye). It is a word they learned from the Roman occup-
iers 2,000 years ago and literally means servant. Romans used
to call out for Servus when they required service. At that time
Bavarians thought it was a greeting, so it crept into the culture
where it remains today.
The language barrier:
Have you ever had a German tell you something like you will
come here or you must sign there? It sounds horribly impolite
in English, like theyre ordering you around, (and we Americans
do not like to be ordered around!) But the truth is, they are not.
The issue stems from English and German being two completely
different languages (and cultures), and while words sound similar,
they may mean slightly different things.
For example, the English must and the German muessen
sound very much alike and even mean something similar - just
not exactly the same. In English, must indicates a mandatory
requirement or order (you must do this, or else ). In German,
Du musst simply means you have to or you need to. Its a
poignant way to express the need. Its a similar story with a state-
ment like you will come here. Most likely, theyre trying to ask
you politely to come with them.
Next time you encounter such seeming impoliteness, dont take it
personally, especially if you notice that the Germans English isnt
the best. There is always a language barrier to take into account.
Your local Army library offers an array of tools to help you through the perils of
a new language.
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Its all Greek to me:
With common expressions, Americans and Germans often say the
same thing, but express it very differently. Below are a few com-
mon phrases in English followed by their German translations.
Learning a bit about the German culture and language can ease
the transition of living in a new place, or make the country youve
called home for a while seem that much more like home. But start
now, because as we all know the morning hour has gold in its
mouth.
Its all Greek to me
Im fed up with it
Keep your ngers crossed for me
Dont buy a pig in a poke
A miss is as good as a mile
The early bird catches the worm
Bad weeds grow tall
Dont trust the cat to save the cream
Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof
(I only understand Bahnhof)
Ich habe die Nase voll (I have the nose full)
Drueck mir die Daumen (press your thumbs for me)
Kaufe nie die Katze im Sack
(never buy the cat in the sack)
Knapp daneben ist auch vorbei
(a near miss is still a miss)
Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund
(morning hour has gold in its mouth)
Unkraut vergeht nicht (weed doesnt die)
Mache nicht den Bock zum Gaertner
(dont make the goat a gardener)
Keep it simple:
No one expects Americans to step off a plane and speak uent
German, in fact, no one expects that to happen if youve lived here
for ve years. In the same manner, dont assume everyone you
encounter speaks English.
Keeping it simple is the most effective way of getting your point
across. For example, if you and your family are traveling through
Germany and youd like to ask someone to take a photograph,
instead of bombarding a non-native English speaker with a mouth-
ful of words, simply hold up the camera and say, photo, please.
English-speaking or not, they will most likely understand your
need.
Hands are also an acceptable way of communicating. When at a
bakery or restaurant, simply point to the item that you would like
adding a bitte (thank you) for posterity.
Its also important to learn phrases like Ich spreche nicht
Deutsch (I do not speak German), or Sprechen Sie Englisch?
(Do you speak English?) to help set the tone of conversation.
A Bavarian way of life:
Those of you who speak German may have already had their en-
counters with the local dialect and it is not so easy to understand,
even for other Bavarians! Below are a few basic words to help you
t in like an Oberpfaelzer.
Leberkaese: Bavarian food specialty consisting of beef and
pork and spices (but neither liver nor cheese
as the name would suggest).
Mass: 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of Bavarian beer, served in
a Masskrug (large beer mug).
Seidl: 1/2 liter (1/8 gallon) of Bavarian beer, served
in a Seidlkruegl (small beer mug).
Freibier: Sponsored free beer.
damisch: Simply put, means crazy or unintelligent.
Gaudi: This word means fun and originates from the
Latin gaudere meaning to rejoice, be joyful,
and take delight.
Wolpertinger: This very rare animal is only found in Bavaria
and is a crossing of several native animals.
According to statements of witnesses, it also
lives in the JMTC Training Area.
Preiss: This term refers to non-Bavarian persons from
the Northern, Western or Eastern parts of Ger
many living above the Weisswurst equator (the
Main River being its natural border). You may
have heard the motto Its nice to be a Preiss,
but its higher to be a Bayer!
Kirwa: A town fest in celebration of the consecration
of a church.
Dirndl: Traditional Bavarian dress for ladies.
Lederhosen: Traditional Bavarian leather trousers for men.
Juchzer (also
known as Gurzerer): This primal scream of the Upper Palatine popula
tion may possibly equate to need more beer.
Schnodaheup: Rhyme-song in Bavarian dialect, at times con-
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May is Healthy Vision Month
Everyone knows how important your eyes are for your quality
of life. Even so, it is estimated that millions of people in the
United States have undetected vision problems, eye disea-
ses and conditions that affect their ability to see clearly and
effectively or can result in future permanent damage to the
eyes.
May has been designated by the National Eye Institute to be
Healthy Vision Month to help educate people and to promote
the early diagnosis and treatment of visual and ocular condi-
tions. So, what are the keys?
Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is probably one
of the best things that you can do to maintain healthy vision.
More than just checking your eyeglasses, during this pro-
cedure an eye care professional examines the eyes more
thoroughly to look for common vision problems and eye di-
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seases, many of which have no signs or symptoms until the
condition has progressed.
This comprehensive examination enables you to detect eye
conditions and diseases early and can often prevent any
subsequent loss of vision.
The question of how often you should have a comprehensi-
ve eye exam can be determined between you and your eye
doctor and depends on your age, overall health and fami-
ly history. As you grow older you should have exams more
frequently, and some medical conditions such as diabetes
make annual exams a must.
And everyone has heard about eating carrots and living
healthy. This is true for the eyes as well.
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Eating a diet with fruits and vegetables (especially leafy
greens like spinach) are important for eye health, too. The-
re is recent research showing the benet for the eyes from
eating sh that are high in omega-3 fatty acids such as sal-
mon and tuna. In addition, maintaining a healthy weight helps
prevent you from developing high blood pressure and diabe-
tes, which can also affect the eyes and lead to blindness. In
short, eating right will always help to protect your sight.
As well, research has linked smoking with the risk of deve-
loping age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and op-
tic nerve damage. So, if you smoke, quit. And if you do not
smoke, never start.
Also, remember to give your eyes a break. Almost everyone
works with a computer, which can cause the eyes to dry out
and become fatigued. So, remember to rest your eyes every
so often.
To help you to remember, try the 20-20-20 rule: every 20
minutes or so, look up and away from your computer at so-
mething at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This can help
reduce the effects of eyestrain.
Finally, protect your eyes. It is you and your employers res-
ponsibility to protect your eyes at work and yet, it is estima-
ted that 90 percent of all eye injuries would not occur if eye
protection was used. Make it a habit to wear the appropri-
ate type of eye protection at all times and encourage your
coworkers to do the same. And, when eye injuries do occur,
report it to your supervisor.
Not only does this make a record of the event that may pro-
tect you, it can also result in lessons learned that will prevent
similar injuries from happening in the future.
Wearing protective eyewear should not stop when you leave
at the end of the workday; keep them on when playing sports
or doing potentially dangerous activities around the house.
And dont forget to wear proper sunglasses that block ultra-
violet light when you spend time in the sun. As always, a little
prevention goes a long way.
So, while May is designated as Healthy Vision Month, it is
simply a month to help you remember things that should be
done year round.
Remember, your eyes are a precious gift and you only have
two of them. Give them the care and consideration they de-
serve so that they last you a lifetime.
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Sit and be t: Tips to stay healthy at work
Do you want to feel better and more energized at work? Sim-
ple changes to at-work habits can have a positive impact on
staying healthy. Whether trying to manage a chronic condition
or maintain a healthy lifestyle, the tips below can make a dif-
ference in your overall health and make your workday more
enjoyable.
Eat better at work. Pack your lunch and keep healthy snacks
on hand. Skipping breakfast decreases metabolism, so if you
Taking time to stretch and move around the ofce space can improve mental
and physical health.
dont have time to eat breakfast, pack your breakfast as well.
Healthy snacks can help you resist the sugary foods that often
plague the ofce. Good alternatives are cut-up vegetables, fruit
slices, light popcorn, low fat whole-wheat crackers with peanut
butter and low fat soup in a cup.
Burn calories at work. Make ofce exercise a part of your dai-
ly routine by adding active activities or 10-minute exercise
blasts to your ofce routine. Multiple increments of exercise
can add up to the 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day that
is recommended for health benets.
Look for opportunities to stand or move. Stand up while
talking on the phone or walk to other ofces instead of
local e-mails and phone calls.
Organize a walking group or schedule walking meetings.
Do laps inside your building or take your walking meetings
outdoors.
Take a one-minute cardio burst to march or jog in place,
do jumping jacks, simulate jumping rope, or walk up and
down the stairs.
Turn breaks into a short tness routine. Store resistance bands
or small hand weights in a desk drawer. Try these exercises:
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16:00 pm to 18:30 pm
by appointments
Dr. med. Tobi as Ri edl
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal Care / Prenatal Di agnosi s
Rossmarkt 13
92224 Amberg
www.dr-ri edl .com
mai l @dr-ri edl .com
Phone 09621/ 23915
www.facebook.com/ri edl .obgyn
Tri care Provi der
Arm curls. Hold weights at your sides, palms facing up-
ward, bend your elbows, bring your hands up. Keep your
arms by your side, lower your hands slowly and repeat.
Side leg lifts. Stand straight and lightly brace yourself on
a desk. Tighten your abdominal muscles and the musc-
les on your outer thigh. Raise your leg to the side, knee
straight, foot exed. Do 12 repetitions, and then repeat
with the other leg.
Oblique crunches. Sit up straight in a chair; clasp your
arms behind your head with your elbows back. Tighten
your abs as you bring your opposite knee up toward your
opposite elbow. Alternate sides.
Quad lifts. Sit in a chair with your abs contracted, extend
your leg with your foot up, knee straight. Raise your thigh
off the chair, lower and repeat. Alternate legs.
Stretch more at work. For people whose jobs require them to
sit for long hours, taking a few minutes to stretch can relieve
stress, increase productivity and make you feel better. Fit these
stretches, along with relaxed breathing, into your schedule.
Neck stretches. Close your eyes. Let your chin drop down
to your chest until you feel a stretch along the back of
your neck. Slowly bring your shoulders up toward your
ears, and then relax them down. Take the right ear to the
right shoulder, then roll your head forward and then the
left ear to the left shoulder. Keep the shoulders relaxed
and do not hurry. Take three to ve rolls and then switch
directions for another ve rolls.
Back stretch. Place both feet at on the oor. Bring your
hands onto your knees. On an inhale, arch the back and
look up toward the ceiling. On the exhale, round the spine
and let your head drop forward. Repeat for ve breaths.
Seated forward bend. Push your chair back from your
desk. Bring both feet at on the oor. Interlace your n-
gers behind your back. Straighten your arms, drawing the
interlaced ngers down. Fold at the waist, bringing your
interlaced hands over your back. Rest your chest on your
thighs and release your neck.
Seated spinal twist. Sit sideways in your chair, feet at on
the oor. Twist towards the back of the chair, holding the
back with both hands. Repeat the other way.
Following these simple tips to eat better and move more during
the work day can improve your overall health.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal Care / Prenatal Di agnosi s
Rossmarkt 13
92224 Amberg
www.dr-ri edl .com
mai l @dr-ri edl .com
Phone 09621/ 23915
www.facebook.com/ri edl .obgyn
Tri care Provi der
Bavarian Times | 34
Sleeping well
Expert tips on how to manage sleeping disorders
(djd/pt). About ve million Germans complain about signicant
sleeping disorders. Many are unable to fall asleep, others wake up
in the middle of the night after only a few hours of sleep. According
to Professor Dr. Egon Stephan, director of the sleep laboratory at
the Psychology Department at the University of Cologne, such slee-
ping disorders can lead adversely affect the immune defense and,
if chronic, lead to high blood pressure and/or heart disease. Peo-
ple who suffer from constant fatigue, should consult a physician,
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Become physically active
Anger and stress are common causes for having difculties falling
asleep. If that is the case, Professsor Stephan suggests relieving
the stress with physical activity. It effectively reduces stress hormo-
nes and the resulting physical fatigue makes it easier to fall asleep.
A recurring problem regarding sleeping disorders is the spouses
snoring. Alcohol, heavy meals, or chain smoking can aggravate
snoring, explains Dr. Lennart Knaack, a physician and sleeping
disorder specialist from Cologne. Weight reduction, on the other
hand, can alleviate the problem. Checking for potential allergies in
connection with an ear, nose and throat check-up can also be hel-
pful. Snoring can also be a symptom of obstructive apnea, a severe
illness that requires a medical diagnosis and treatment.
Precautionary measures
Mental stress on the job cannot only lead to sleeping disorders,
but at worst to depression. The mental disorder may turn into a
chronic illness and the employee may no longer be able to do his
job. According to Christoph Andersch of Ergo Direkt Insurances,
people should take precautionary measures. You should denitely
procure a disability insurance as long as your health is good and
you are not suffering from any illnesses, or ailments.
It is not always that peaceful in German beds. One of the main reasons for
sleeping disorders is the spouses snoring.
Millions of Germans complain about signicant sleeping disorders and therefo-
re are extremely tired in the morning.
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where you can also place orders in our online store.
A majority of our collection is designed by our team, or in cooperation with
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Discover the beautiful Bavarian cities of Amberg, Regensburg, Ingolstadt, Den-
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Pllinger Leder & Tracht has ten stores in Bavaria. The family-run business was
founded in 1860. For more information, go to www.trachtenstore.com
where you can also place orders in our online store.
A majority of our collection is designed by our team, or in cooperation with
well-known designers, and produced by famous manufacturers. Pllinger at-
taches great importance to traditional cuts, accurate manufacture and high-
quality materials following current fashion trends.
Discover the beautiful Bavarian cities of Amberg, Regensburg, Ingolstadt, Den-
kendorf, Straubing, Hemau, Kelheim, Abensberg and Rothenburg and com-
bine your trip with a visit to Pllinger Leder & Tracht it is worth it.
Discover a large selection of affordable and practical traditional fashion for
women, children and men, including dirndl, leather pants and accessories for
you or as a present for others.
10 x in Bavaria
Herrnstrase 2 - 4 D-92224 Amberg
+49 96 21 - 24 958
Owner: Franz Pllinger
Kirchengasse 8 D-93155 Hemau
+ 49 94 91 - 427
info@trachtenstore.com
Here you will nd the most beautiful
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If you want to buy outts for an entire group,
no problem! Ask us for our special offers!
www.trachtenstore.com
Welcome to Poellinger
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JEWELRY
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| CARS & TRAFFIC
Test Drive: Down-Sizing
leads to more Value
Although it features less horsepower, the new Audi RS6 is faster and congured tighter
(dmd). The new generation Audi RS6 is now available and of-
fers its owners a more family-friendly more interior space and
is the most sporty station wagon of all times regarding design
and handling. That sounds like a contradiction if you learn
that the new model features two cylinders, 1.2 liters capacity
and 20 horse powers less than its predecessor. However, it
moves more swiftly across the asphalt. We wanted to nd out
why and took the new Audi RS6 station wagon on a test drive.
Lets be honest: Eight cylinders, four liters capacity, 412
kW/560 HP and 700 Nm are not really something to comp-
lain about. Especially since the handling of the vehicle has
improved. The new RS6 station wagon now only needs 3.9
instead of 4.6 seconds to reach a speed of 100km/h. And if
you spend an additional 12.900 Euro for the Dynamics Pa-
ckage Plus on top of the cars 107.900 Euro base price, you
do not only get LED lights but also a more tightly congured
chassis and carbon breaks. Plus the car is allowed to reach
a top speed of 305 km/h which allows it to easily tailgate an
Audi R8.
But there is another argument that speaks for the eight cylin-
der vehicle its gas mileage. Despite the fact that this does
probably not interest anybody that can afford a car in that
price class, it sends a morally clean message that the vehicle
uses only 9.8 liters thanks to its light-weight construction,
eight-gear automatic transmission and cylinder turn-off cylin-
ders, 30 percent less than its predecessor.
The cars power is safely put on the streets by a tightly con-
gured sports chassis. The base version features air cushio-
ning that brings the station wagon 20 millimeters closer to the
asphalt. Dynamic Ride Control is available for a surcharge.
The shock absorbers work crosswise and, in combination
with an intelligent oil circulation that varies with the respective
driving situation minimize any pitching and rolling so that the
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Obere Bauscherstrae 16
92637 Weiden
Telefon 0961/4040
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Dr.-Johann-Stark-Str. 8
92637 Weiden
Tel.: 0961/67095-0
Fax 0961/27173
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Telephone: 09662/422635
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SULZBACH-ROSENBERG
GRAFENWOEHR
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Telefon 0961/4040
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station wagon is currently the most dynamic car built by Audi.
vehicle stays on the street like the famous at shelf. And alt-
hough you could drive the car on a race track, it is more likely
that the home of the vehicle will be the Autobahn. Therefore,
a comfort mode has been programmed which truly lives up to
what its name promises. Appointments at the chiropractors
ofce are unnecessary.
The car features a 1.680 liter trunk and very sporty features,
to include large air boxes on the front with the clearly visible
Quattro sign and no room for fog lights. With its wide, at on
the top wheel boxes, the RS6 station wagon looks a lot like
the original Audi Quattro introduced in 1994. The mirrors are
covered in frosted, Audi-style aluminum. The rear features a
diffuser with two oval exhaust pipes that give the car an even
sportier look.
The interior is styled in a very sporty manner as well. The
leather seats are well-shaped and the design follows the look
of the front guard. The body trim is made from carbon and
aluminum, and the steering wheel is attened on the bottom.
and window service,
lacquering, car Hi-
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mointed to 30 inch
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Schertl Heribert
Schertl Heribert
92249 Vilseck
Telephone: 09662/422635
VILSECK
WEIDEN
WERNBERG-KOEBLITZ
SULZBACH-ROSENBERG
GRAFENWOEHR
most car models
and tire service
- Car body work
- Car Insurance
- TV/AU
Inspection
- Car rental
RSZ Automobile
in Weiden
92637 Weiden
Telefon 0961/4040
www.rsz-stegmann.de
92637 Weiden
Tel.: 0961/67095-0
Fax 0961/27173
info@auto-raab.de
www.auto-raab.de
Englisch
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staff

| CARS & TRAFFIC
The RS6 will soon be joined by the RS7 sedan to allow sports
car lovers to spend their money on something other than a
station wagon.
Audi RS6 Technical Data:
Sports station wagon, luxury class. Length: 4.98 m, width (wi-
thout mirrors) 1.94 m, with mirrors 2.08 m, height: 1.36 m,
trunk space: 1.680 liters.
V8-bi-turbo direct inject engine with cylinder turn-off, 3.993
ccm cubic capacity, 412 kW/560 HP, 700 Nm, all-wheel
drive, 8-gear-automatic transmission, 0-100 km/h in 3.9 s, top
speed 305 km/h, gas consumption 9.8 Liter, CO2 229 g/km,
energy efciency class E, price: 107.900 Euro
Prices start at 107.900 Euro.
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The interior is also designed in a sporty way.
YOU CAN FIND US HERE!
CONRAD RNTGEN STR 30
Conrad-Rntgen-Strae 30
92637 Weiden
phone: +49 (0)961/482720
info@schneiders-auto-service.de
Opening Hours:
MondayFriday 08:00 17:00
Saturday 09:00 12:00
English speaking staff!
THE EXPERT FOR US-CARS
car repair shop Franz Schneider
VOLVO CARS MILITARY SALES. PRIVILEG TO SERVE YOU
YOUR VOLVO DEALER FOR 40 YEARS
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US MSPR
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Motorcycle air bags:
The faster, the safer
The ADAC tested two chest airbags
that are integrated in vests
The air bag vest D-air Street by Dainese received a better test rating. The AirNest by Helite received the rating good.
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wear to protect themselves during a crash: air bags integra-
ted into vests. However, how well they protect the wearer de-
pends on how quickly and dependably they open up during
a collision. The ADAC recently tested two of the motorbike
vests with integrated air bags that are currently available on
the market.
Best in the test and receiving the rating very good was the
air bag vest Dainese D-air Street. This protective system is
sold with the electronic steering unit M-Kit which must be per-
manently installed on the bike. In the event of a hard collision,
the unit sends a radio signal to gas generator in the vest. The
ADAC reports that the system reacts very quickly, generating
an effective air bag during the test only 45 milliseconds after
the crash. The Dainese protective vest can be combined with
existing protective clothing. The only disadvantage is that the
system is only effective when worn on a bike that is quipped
with an M-Kit.
The second system tested was the AirNest jacket by Helite.
This air bag vest is activated with the help of a rip cord that
has to be attached to the bike before the ride. This system
also reacted very quickly during the test and its protective
potential was also very high. However, since it did not react
immediately after crashing with another vehicle, the air bag
vest only received a good instead of a very good rating.
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2014 Corvette Stingray
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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe will have a sug-
gested starting retail price of $51,995, and the Corvette Stin-
gray Convertible will start at $56,995. Both prices include a
$995 destination fee but exclude tax, title, and license.
The 2014 Corvette Stingray perfectly embodies Chevrolets
mission to deliver more than expected for our customers,
said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet marketing. The
Corvette Stingray delivers a combination of performance, de-
sign and technology that very few manufacturers can match,
and none can even come close for $52,000.
Standard features on the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray in-
clude:
Seating with lightweight magnesium frames for exceptio-
nal support, and eight-way power adjustment
Five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors up to 12
vehicle attributes
New seven-speed manual transmission with Active Rev
Matching
6.2L LT1 V-8 engine with direct injection, Active Fuel
Management, continuously variable valve timing and an
advanced combustion system
Carbon ber hood on all models, and a carbon ber
removable roof panel on coupes
Aluminum frame that is 99 pounds lighter (45 kg) and
57-percent stiffer than the previous models structure
Advanced, high-intensity discharge (HID) and light-emit-
ting diode (LED) lighting
Dual, eight-inch congurable driver/infotainment
screens, with next-generation Chevrolet MyLink infotain-
ment system and rear vision camera
Bose nine-speaker audio system with SiriusXM Satellite
radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and SD card and au-
xiliary input jack
Keyless access with push-button start
Power tilt/telescope steering wheel
An all-new, fully electronic top on the convertible that
can be lowered remotely using the key fob
As shown at the North American International Auto Show, the
Stingray coupe tted with the major available options would
be $73,360, including:
3LT interior package, with leather-wrapped interior ($8,005)
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Z51 Performance Package ($2,800)
Competition sports seats ($2,495)
Exposed-carbon-ber roof panel ($1,995)
Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Ma-
nagement ($1,795)
Dual-mode exhaust system ($1,195)
Carbon ber interior trim ($995)
Sueded, microber-wrapped upper interior trim ($995)
Red-painted calipers ($595)
Black-painted wheels ($495)

The 3LT interior package includes: Bose 10-speaker sur-
round-sound audio system; SiriusXM Satellite radio with
one-year subscription and HD radio receiver; color head-up
display; memory package; navigation system; heated and
ventilated seats with power lumbar and bolster adjustment;
premium Napa leather seating surfaces; and leather-wrapped
dash and instrument panel, console and door panels.
The Z51 Performance Package includes: high-performance
gear ratios; transmission-cooling system; larger 19-inch
front and 20-inch rear wheels and tires; larger, slotted rotors
and brake-cooling ducts; electronic limited-slip differential
and differential cooling system; unique chassis tuning; and
available Magnetic Ride Control active-handling system with
Performance Traction Management. Equipped with the Z51
package, the Corvette Stingray is capable of accelerating
from 060 mph in under four seconds, and more than 1 g in
cornering. (General Motors)
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Bavarian Times | 44
Buick Introduces the New 2014 LaCrosse
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Elegant sedan featuring refreshed exterior with wing-sha-
pe LED lighting
New interior design with new seats and available Ultra Lu-
xury Interior Package
New advanced technologies: next-gen IntelliLink,
standard eight-inch color display instrument pa-
nel, camera- and radar-based safety features that
work with General Motors-patented Safety Alert Seat
Buick today introduced the new 2014 LaCrosse, the evolution
of the landmark luxury sedan that established the brands mo-
dern sedan lineup with design leadership and technological
innovation.
The full-size LaCrosse offers new interior and exterior design
cues, advanced safety technologies and enhanced in-vehicle
connectivity. New front and rear styling, featuring signature
wing-shape LED daytime running lamps and LED wraparound
tail lamps, complements its sculpted exterior design. The inte-
rior is more contemporary, with new seats, enhanced materi-
als, redesigned central instrument panel and console and an
all-new, available Ultra Luxury Interior Package. The cabin also
incorporates Buicks next-generation IntelliLink infotainment
system, with intuitive controls and natural voice recognition.
New radar- and camera-based safety features help surround
the new LaCrosse with protection. They include Side Blind
Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Lane Departure Warning, For-
ward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Trafc Alert and Automatic
Collision Preparation. GMs patented Safety Alert Seat works
with these features, providing seat vibration pulses indicating
the direction of a potential crash threat.
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Phone 09644-365 Mobile 0171-3415995 Fax 09644-1284
Recycling Certied Repair Shop
POV and truck recycling
Automotive technology
Sale of car parts and accessories
Purchase of junk cars, damaged cars
and cars with engine damage
Exports
Sale
Commercial road haulage
Container service
Scrap metal and metals
Demolotions
Disassembling
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vehicle in heavy trafc and accelerating again.
We evolved the interior and exterior design, increased luxury
amenities and materials, and enhanced the safety and perso-
nal technologies to give customers more reasons than ever
to rediscover Buick, said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of
Buick Marketing.
Globally, LaCrosse sales have exceeded 500,000 since its
2009 introduction and U.S. sales topped 57,000 in 2012, ma-
king it more popular than many other full-size luxury sedans,
including Lexus ES, Acura TL and Lincoln MKS.
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The 2014 LaCrosse is offered in front-wheel-drive and all-
wheel-drive models and offers two powertrains: a 2.4L engine
with eAssist light electrication technology or a 3.6L direct-
injected V-6. Each is paired with a six-speed automatic trans-
mission.
All models feature Buicks QuietTuning engineering process
that reduces, blocks and absorbs unwanted noise from the
LaCrosses cabin, making it one of the quietest in the segment.
The new LaCrosse makes its public debut at the New York
International Auto Show, where it will be on display March
29-April 7. It goes on sale this summer.
Ultra Luxury Interior Package
Sangria seating color and Ebony accents, with semi-aniline
leather seats and trim, along with Shadow Tamo Ash wood d-
cor, represents LaCrosses new Ultra Luxury Interior Package.
The warm color combinations, premium interior materials and
advanced technology in the 2014 LaCrosse provide the interi-
or environment our discerning luxury customers are seeking,
said Ven Lai, Buick creative designer for color and trim.
The new Ultra Luxury Interior Package features premium semi-
aniline leather. It covers the seats, console armrest and door
armrests and is complemented by synthetic suede on the
headliner and door pillars. The Sangria contrast color with the
Ultra Luxury interior is exclusive to LaCrosse.
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Army Community Service (ACS)
Financial Readiness
Services are also available by appointment. For more information
on saving your money, you may contact your ACS Financial Rea-
diness at 09662-83-2650 or 09641-83-8371.
25 June: Debt Blasters, noon-1 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322

New Parent Support Program
Through 11 June: Body Back!, 3-4 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS
Bldg 322.
10 May-14 June: Great Expectations, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Rose
Barracks, ACS Bldg. 322. (6 Sessions that meet on Friday mor-
nings
Play Groups
Every Tuesday: East Camp, Chapel Annex, 9:30 11 a.m.
Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 11 a.m.
Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through Walking
Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322, 1 - 3 p.m. Hos-
pital Tours
Every 1st Wednesday (except for holidays): Visit Weiden
Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby
Every 4th Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg Meet at 5:45
p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby.
Every Other 2nd Tuesday: Visit Amberg Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the
Amberg hospital lobby.
Relocation Readiness
9 May 27 June: SGI/ATS Belly Dancing, noon 1:30 p.m.
Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
19 June: Spouse Sponsorship Training, 12 p.m., Rose Barracks,
ACS Bldg 322
Every Tuesday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. noon,
Grafenwoehr, Chapel Annex
Every Thursday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. noon,
Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg. 322.
Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation
ODR activities
All activities are from 6-9 p.m. call Outdoor Recreation at DSN
476-2563, CIV 09662-83-2563 for more.
Mondays: Mountain Bike Mondays. Experience Bavaria from a
bike. Rides vary in length from 15 km to 35 km, depending on
location and abilities of riders. Prior MTB experience is recom-
mended. Sign up today!
Thursdays: Paddling and rock climbing. Participants will learn
to belay/rock climb and canoe/kayak on alternating Thursdays.
Classes will continue through the summer.
Little League baseball/softball looking for players & coaches
The Bavaria Military Community American Little League (BM-
CALL) is looking for players and volunteer coaches to play in Little
League International Europe and Africa International tournaments
this summer. Experienced baseball and softball players ages 11-
18 are encouraged to try out. Tryouts should be in early to mid
June. Volunteer coaches at all levels are also needed. Those in-
terested in either playing or coaching should contact Phillip Lee
or Graf Little League.
Was ist Los?
Flea markets
Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the buil-
ding at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not
take place on German holidays.
Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nu-
remburg, Groparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstrae, corner
Humboldtstrae.
Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224 Am-
berg, Kauand-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern
Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trdel- & Jahrmarkt
in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the Globus DITY
store, Pommernstrae 4.
Fresh Produce/ Farmers Markets
Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets
are usually held the day prior.
In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7
a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.
In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1
p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh
produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every
rst and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on
Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great op-
portunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets.
In Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Max-
platz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
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The Caribbean
in Upper Palatinate
The somewhat different leisure park in Hirschau
play, sport and fun around the white dune
Infos:
Freizeitpark Monte Kaolino
Rathausplatz 1 92242 Hirschau
Telephone: 09622/81502 Fax: 09622/81555
Mail: info@montekaolino.eu www.montekaolino.eu
sand-skiing and sand-boarding in summer
corner-boarding on sand
summer toboggan
camping at the most modern camping ground
lido swimming pool
high rope course in the woods
adventure play ground
Geo park
color woods
skater course
mountain bike route
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attractions, such as show trucks, contingency exercises
by the Neuhaus and Windischeschenbach Fire Deps.
10 a.m. Fest starts with all attractions
6 p.m. Country band Rebel Bunch
6 p.m. LINE DANCE GROUP The Flying Boots
Saturday, 15 June
Sunday, 16 June
9 a.m. Weiwurst breakfast
Church service with vehicle blessing
10 a.m. Barbari Bavarii
Noon Country duo Rascal & McLane
3.30 p.m. Award presentation for the farthest travel
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In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Markt-
strae. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz.
Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m.
In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donau-
markt (right next to the Eiserne Brcke / Iron Bridge). Closest
car park is Unterer Whrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Br-
cke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Whrd (walk across the Steinerne
Brcke / Stone Bridge and turn left).
In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m.
-12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes
Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).
In 97070 Wrzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on
Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
Religious
Weekly Bible Study
Velburg Truth Center meets for Bible Study every Wednesday
at 7 p.m. In addition to weekly Bible Study, we also have church
service every Sunday at 11 a.m. We are located at Alleeweg 2
Velburg, Germany 92355. Please email Brenda Means or call
0172-892-3771 for more.
Off post church services
Eschenbach - Roman Catholic Mass
Saturday services at St. Laurentius: 6 p.m. (1st Mass of Sunday)
Sunday services at St. Laurentius: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Monday services at St. Laurentius: 6 p.m.
Tuesday services at Apfelbach: 6 p.m.
Wednesday services at St. Laurentius: 8 a.m.
Thursday services at St. Laurentius: 4:15 p.m.
(geared toward children)
Grafenwoehr Sunday services at Friedenskirche: 8 a.m. and
10.30 a.m. Family services every 1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday
Monday services at Maria-Himmelfahrtskirche: 8.30 a.m.
Tuesday services at Friedenskirche: 7 p.m.
Wednesday services at Seniorenheim St. Sebastian: 4.30 p.m.
2nd Wednesday of every month; 7 p.m. at Maria-Himmelfahrtskirche
Thursday services at Friedenskirche: 4:15 p.m., students service
Friday services at Friedenskirche: 1-2 p.m. 1st Friday of every
month; 7 p.m. 1st Friday of every month.
Saturday services at Friedenskirche: 4 p.m. Rosary; 6 p.m.
Gmuend Sunday services at Herz-Marien-Kirche: Alternating
weeks, 9:15 a.m. or 7 p.m.
Thursday services at BRK Seniorenheim: 3 p.m. 1st Wednes-
day of every month.
Friday services at Herz-Marien-Kirche: 6.30 p.m. during winter,
7 p.m. during summer.
Goessenreuth Thursday services at Michaelskapelle: 7 p.m.
during winter, 7.30 p.m. during summer.
Huetten Sunday services at Josefs Kirche: Alternating weeks,
9:15 a.m. or 7 p.m.
Thursday services at Josefs Kirche: 7 p.m.
Saturday services at Josefs Kirche: 5 p.m.
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attractions, such as show trucks, contingency exercises
by the Neuhaus and Windischeschenbach Fire Deps.
10 a.m. Fest starts with all attractions
6 p.m. Country band Rebel Bunch
6 p.m. LINE DANCE GROUP The Flying Boots
Saturday, 15 June
Sunday, 16 June
9 a.m. Weiwurst breakfast
Church service with vehicle blessing
10 a.m. Barbari Bavarii
Noon Country duo Rascal & McLane
3.30 p.m. Award presentation for the farthest travel
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Chaplain Crisis Line
After duty hours, please call: MP STATION CIV 09662-83-
2490 or 09662-83-3397 / DSN 476-2490 or 476-3397.
USAG-Grafenwoehr IOC CIV 09641-83-7226 / DSN 475-7226.
CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162-296-0838.
During business hours: Main Post Chapel: DSN 475-1570, CIV
09641-83-1570. Rose Barracks Chapel: DSN 476-1570, CIV
09662-83-1570.
Adult Education / Training

FAST Classes
28 May 7 June: Rose Barracks (Vilseck) Education Center,
Bldg 223, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The registration period for these
classes lasts until the day the particular class begins. Regist-
ration is also available for FAST Classes at the Rose Barracks
Education Center running from 313 June and 1828 June.
Again, lasts until the day the particular class begins. Functio-
nal Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with in-
struction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is
an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score.
This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty stu-
dents. For more information please contact the Rose Barracks
(Vilseck) Education Center at DSN 476-2653/3292.
Register now for UMUC summer classes
The University of Maryland University College Europes summer
schedule of courses is now available. Registration is available
for Face-to-Face or Online course. Visit the USAG Grafenwoehr
Education Center to see your UMUC Europe Field Represen-
tative, or go online at www.ed.umuc.edu. UMUC can help with
nancial aid, tuition assistance, using the G.I. Bill, evaluating
military training for college credits, and more.
University of Oklahoma MA courses
The University of Oklahoma in Rose Barracks offers degree
programs to military service members and civilians in an ac-
celerated format that meets the demands of the working adult.
The university offers both Master of Arts with an emphasis in
International Relations and a Master of Human Relations. We
are currently enrolling new students. Email Carla Miller or call
her at DSN 476-2069, CIV 09662-83-2069. Further information
can be found at www.goou.ou.edu. Summer courses in Rose
Barracks: 49 June: IR/HR COMM 5253 Cross Cultural Com-
munication: Theory and Research. 611 Aug: IR HIST 6200
Seminar in European History: Aspects of the British Empire.
Central Texas College
CTC provides Soldiers and families with associate degree pro-
grams in many Vo-Tech career elds with both face-to-face
classes and distance learning (online) classes. In the Vilseck-
Grafenwoehr community, there are 3 face-to-face programs
running year-round. CTC classes for Term in May-July 2013:
Classes in Rose Barracks: AUMT 1416 Automotive Suspen-
sion & Steering Systems. Wed/The/Fri 6-10 p.m. 22 May-12
July. CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation. Tue/Thu, 6:30-9:30
p.m. 21 May-11 July.
Classes in Grafenwoehr: CDEC 1321 Infant and Toddler. Sat
9 a.m.-5 p.m. 18 May-29 June. For more, call Chuck Sligh at
DSN 476-2362, CIV 09662-83-2362 or email him.
New! National Testing Center (NTC)
University of Maryland University College - Europes National
Test Center (NTC) has relocated and is now back in the educa-
tion center, Rose Barracks Bldg. 223. The NTC is open 20 hrs/
wk from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. The NTC offers computer
based national exams for college credit, including CLEP, DSST,
Excelsior, GMAT, IT certications, and many other professional
certication exams. Anyone interested in testing should contact
the NTC at DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462, or email Sarah
Anderson schedule an appointment.
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is honored to serve military service mem-
bers stationed in Europe by offering both MBA and Master of
Arts in Education degree programs at several on-base loca-
tions near you. Classes meet one night a week. If youre inte-
rested in developing managerial skills necessary to be effective
in a rapid changing environment than the MBA program is for
you. Face to face classes are one night a week in Vilseck from
5:30-9:30pm. Get started today by visiting www.phoenix.edu/
militaryeurope or by calling, Fe Gehrels at DSN 475-6712 or
CIV 09641-83-6712.
AMVETS scholarship opportunities
By 8 Aug: University of Phoenix and AMVETS are offering 50
$7,000 scholarships to active duty military, veterans, and mili-
tary spouses. This scholarship can be used to help you obtain
your MBA or Masters of Arts in Education while stationed here
in Germany. To get an application and For eligibility require-
ments and application, visit www.phoenix.edu/amvetscholar or
contact Lauren Haring at DSN 476-3605, CIV 09662-83-3605
or by email.
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Detailed information
for our guests
is available at the
Tourism Ofce
91278 Pottenstein
Phone: 09243-70841
www.pottenstein.de
www.teufelshoehle.de
Fascination Devil s Cave
Pottenstein/Frnkische Schweiz
Tours, daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Restaurant bus parking
Pottensteins adventure mile
Area with the largest number of
breweries in the world!!!
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GRAFENWOEHR. The city of Grafenwoehr invites everybody
to the traditional Anna Market on the marketplace on July
28, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The planning committee has
come up with many ideas to keep the market interesting.
Merchants are invited to take the opportunity and open their
stores on this Sunday. In accordance with the city and coun-
ty regulations, Grafenwoehr#s stores may open on this mar-
ket day from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 - 6 p.m.
If you are interested in participating, contact the city of
Grafenwoehr by phone at 09641-922013, or by e-mail at
cgoller@grafenwoehr.bayern.de . The fee for market booths
is 4 per meter.
An exhibition of old re trucks will take place on Marienplatz
from 1 - 5 p.m. Many collectors have agreed to present their
valuable vehicles to the public. Needless to say, plenty of
food and beverages will be available.
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Detailed information
for our guests
is available at the
Tourism Ofce
91278 Pottenstein
Phone: 09243-70841
www.pottenstein.de
www.teufelshoehle.de
Fascination Devil s Cave
Pottenstein/Frnkische Schweiz
Tours, daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Restaurant bus parking
Pottensteins adventure mile
Area with the largest number of
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WEIDEN. Once again, Weiden will hold a culture- and shopping night
this year, following the motto Weiden is dreaming. On Friday, July
19, events start in downtown Weiden. Weiden is dreaming means
strolling through downtown Weiden, enjoying the warm summer wea-
ther and following a different dream on every corner.
Musicians, artists, acrobats, romantic light effects and much more
turn Weidens inner city into a dreamscape whose attraction you cant
escape. Allow yourself to be captivated by the many stories that are
waiting for you everywhere!
But not only the artists everywhere in town are what is special about
Weiden is dreaming, especially for that event store hours are exten-
ded to midnight for that event. You can stroll through the stores and
shop to your hearts content, or enjoy and marvel at the larger variety
of offers until midnight.
The event is held throughout downtown. About 100 stores feature
special offers that night. Visitors can look forward to many shopping
attractions and an entertainment program that will leave nothing to
be desired.
In the pedestrian zone, many music band will provide entertainment,
featuring various music styles. The musical variety is wide and ranges
from guitar sounds to vocal performances. Musicians will put every-
body in the right mood with classic rock songs, party hits, acoustical
and traditional folk songs.
All musical stages will be illuminated with colored light objects so they
can be easily seen from a distance. Even the Old Town Hall will be
especially illuminated.
Culinary specialties will also be provided. Many food booths will serve
a large variety of delicacies to visitors throughout downtown. Whether
its a freshly drawn Zoigl beer with a Brezen, or Mexican specialties
and refreshing cocktails - these offers will inspire young and old vi-
sitors.
An exciting event area can be discovered around the Issy-les-Mou-
lineaux-Square on Sedanstrasse. There, you will nd a cocktail bar
with summer feeling and various performances, musical entertain-
ment and dance.
Another highlight is waiting for you at the Lower Market. Artisans pre-
sent a large variety of handmade treasures at the artisans market.
This is just a short summary of the large program that the PRO WEI-
DEN marketing association has put together. Be surprised and dream
with us on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 7 p.m. to midnight.
More information, the entire program and much more can be found at
www.proweiden.de.
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Hi everybody,
are you looking
for activities
for Kids or yourself?
My name is Sabine Ludewig, im an
occupational therapist, riding therapist and
riding coach.
Some of my offers are pony activities for
babys 8 month, toddlers and older Kids
Riding lessons for children and adults, riding
therapy, kids fun camps, birthday parties and
many more.
Youll get 10 % off singing up until the end of
June. Looking forward meeting you!
Sabine Ludewig
Schwand 6
92711 Parkstein-Schwand
Cell: 0176-84259157
s.ludewig79@googlemail.
com
www.therapeutisches-
reiten-ludewig.de
www.greenvalleyranch-
schwand.de
Traditional dishes and typical Bavarian specialties served fresh from the kitchen
during opening hours. Changing weekly offers and popular monthly promo-
tions.
BruWirt Restaurant and Brewery in Weidens Old Town!
The brewery offers high-quality, home-made Zoigl beers, brewed fol-
lowing the Bavarian purity requirements and awarded with the Ger-
man DLG food certifcate in gold.
during opening hours. Changing weekly offers and popular monthly promotions.
Visit us at the BruWirt
we are looking forward to seeing you!
Gasthausbrauerei Bru Wirt
Unterer Markt 9, 92637 Weiden/Opf
Phone: 0961 48 13 30
info@braeuwirt.de, www.braeuwirt.de
Hi everybody,
are you looking
for activities
riding coach.
many more.
Sabine Ludewig
Schwand 6
Cell: 0176-84259157
com
reiten-ludewig.de
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Phone: 0961 48 13 30
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Open-Air Museum Neusath-Perschen
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At the Freilandmuseum Neusath-Perschen near Nabburg, the
open-air museum of the Oberpfalz region, this years motto is
Mills. Special events will both inform and entertain visitors.
The early spring events will start with the Spinning Day on
21 April. .
For children, the school holiday program and the kids days
are always fascinating. There will be lots of activities like bow
and arrow shooting, felt bunny making or cooking herb can-
dies and plenty more. A special day will be Easter Monday (1
April) when all the little guests are invited to join in on baking,
handicrafts, playing historic games, or bowling like in our fo-
refathers times.
A hearty walk through the grounds will make you hungry and
thirsty, but local delicacies at the museum pub should do the
trick. And if you are a fan of German bread, you should visit on
Sundays when the fresh bread comes out of the oven. It has
a truly mouthwatering smell and has received several awards
too.
To check the museums program for 2013, visit www.freiland-
museum.org.
The Open-Air Museum at Neusath-Perschen is open Tuesday
through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Mondays
(except on holidays).
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My horticultural show
Nature in
Tirschenreuth 2013
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Reections of houses in the water, animals that move into new ha-
bitats. Green oases that invite you to relax -- and people who are
excited: The horticultural show has arrived in Tirschenreuth. After
six years of planning and constructing, the citizens of Tirschenreuth
and their guests started to take possession of this unique cultural
landscape: the newly ooded city pond, which covers 6 hectare
and surrounds the Fischhof (Fish Yard), architect Muttones historic
Fischhof bridge which features its baroque brilliance again and, af-
ter 200 years, has nally turned into a bridge surrounded by water
again and, of course, the many newly designed areas and attrac-
tions on the grounds of the horticultural show.
More than 500 events will take place on 89 days in front of this
impressive backdrop. And it will not be over then: Many areas and
attractions will remain for the citizens of Tirschenreuth and their
guests to use after the three-months event has ended.
Participate: The childrens area RootVolerMeadow is expecting its
guests Monday through Friday from 2-5 p.m. and on the weekends
and during school vacations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities for
kids, ages kindergarten and older, guarantee lots of fun! Registrati-
on is not required. However, the horticultural show organizers would
like to remind parents that they must supervise their kids at all times!
Summer-Sun-Bathing: The Tirschenreuth outdoor pool directly bor-
ders the horticultural show area. Dont forget to bring your bathing
suit, diving goggles, towel and suntan lotion for a leap into the cool
water!
Events (Abstract)
On 89 days, the Tirschenreuth horticultural show offers a colorful
program with many events for the entire family- Here are some of
the highlights:
May
29 May Opening ceremony of the horticultural show
Nature in Tirschenreuth 2013
30 May Folk Music Day
June
1/2 June Colorful program of the Bayerische Rund-
funk radio station
09 June AOK Nordic Walking event with Rosi Mitter-
meier and Christian Neureuther
15 June Concert with the Vienna Vocal Ensemble
Sing Out
22 June Day of the Music Schools of the Oberpfalz
region
23 June Shooters Fest with Shooters Proclamation
and archery
30 June Family Day of the publishing house Der Neue
Tag with a concert by the Big Brass Band
July
6 July EgroNet-Family Day with baptizing of the roses
and childrens musician Geraldino
12 July Concert by Reinhard Zeus, the Songwriter
of the Heart
14 July Police Day with a day-long program by the
Bavarian and the Federal Police
20 July Day of lay music with soloists from all over
Bavaria
27 July Summer fest and Italian night with I Dolci
Signori
28 July DGB-Day with a program for the entire family
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August
2 August Concert by Klaus Doldinger, Germanys No.
1 jazz musician
3 August Concert by Segam and Andi B., the popular
hip-hop-duo from the Oberpfalz region
10 August American Weekend
17 August Folk Music Day of the Bayerische Rundfunk
radio station
18 August Fish Day
25 August Closing day with passing of the ag to the
Nature in Alzenau 2015 and concert by the
Havlicek Brothers; large rework display at
the onset of dusk
Admission: Day tickets:
Adults 10,00
Children/Youths
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Groups 9,00
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Families 23,00
(two adults with their own children up to the age of 17)
Single Parents 13,00
(one parent with his/her child up to the age of 17)
Ticket prices include admission to all events of the horticultural
show on the day of purchase.
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or unemployment pay, type I + II, recipients of basic social care, Federal Volunteers,
Soldiers, handicapped persons (admission is free for persons accompanying handicap-
ped persons with handicapped status B).
Opening Hours:
The horticultural show is open daily. The cash desks are open from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and longer if events take place in the evening.
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Climbers Paradise Frankenjura
At the Boulder Cup, climbers and those who are thinking about becoming clim-
bers can test the sport indoors.
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AUERBACH - With more than 7,000 climbing routes and nu-
merous boulder possibilities divided among nearly 1,000
rocks, the Frankenjura is one of Europes largest sports clim-
bing regions. Last fall, the climbing area Auerbach-Knigstein-
Krottenseer Forst, located in the center of one of the worlds
largest climbing areas, namely below the so-called Steinerne
Stadt (Stone City) in the Veldensteiner Forest, was introdu-
ced. Richard Lehmeier of the Nature Protection Association
Amberg-Sulzbach e.V. was one of the lead developers of that
concept. For several years, the IG Climbing, the Nature Protec-
tion Association, the Nature Park Frnkische Schweiz-Velden-
steiner Forst, the cities of Auerbach and Knigstein, as well as
Sven Knig from the climbers association Frankenjura.com
have developed and marked climbing routes. More than 90
rocks and rock faces were climbed, looked at and then classi-
ed according to their level of difculty and applicable nature
protection factors, and then put into a guide on environmen-
tally friendly climbing. The result were easy to read boards and
brochures that do not only show the routes but also refuges
parking areas, animal rest areas and restaurants. Also involved
was the Bavarian State Forest which provided two lots to put
up the boards.
Richard Lehmeier was supported by Christine Rapp from the
Upper Nature Protection Agency of the Government of the
Oberpfalz region.
Barbara Eichler of the German Alpine Club, who has been in-
volved for ten years in marking the routes, stated that the con-
cept has become a positive example for others that is often
portrayed in international climbing magazines. Wolfgang Gei-
ner from the Nature Park Frnkische Schweiz-Veldensteiner
Forst emphasized that climbing is becoming immensely popu-
lar in the region and asked restaurant owners to cater to the
climbers needs.
Many sleepless nights were spent while putting the concept
together, but yet a good consensus was reached.
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A detailed info system allows climbers and sports friends to easily nd their
way around.
| by Sabine Wiesent
Co-nancing the climbing concept, the city of Auerbach contri-
buted two lots for information boards, another one was provi-
ded by the city of Knigstein. Auerbachs mayor Joachim Neu
also promised to expand the necessary infrastructure for the
climbers. The participating communities from the Frankenpfalz
region are also expected to participate. The climbing maps are
available in the town halls of all towns in the region and in the
restaurants in the surrounding area.
Hiking or biking are typical leisure activities that can also be
enjoyed in the area, just like a vacation with kids.
Many child-friendly climbing areas in Franconia and the Ober-
pfalz region turn a stay with children into an exciting expe-
rience. A lot of forests and meadows, small rocks to try out
climbing and the windings creeks are ideal places for children
to have fun. And if you want to see indoor climbing, you should
not miss the German Boulder Cup on June 15 and 16 in the
Helmut-Ott-Auditorium in Auerbach, when the Germanys best
indoor climbers and youth boulder climbers meet in the former
mining town.
Connected to Autobahns coming from all directions, the area
is easy to reach from anywhere in Germany. The Frankenjura
can be reached via A9 coming from the North and the South,
via A3 from Frankfurt, or via A6 from Heidelberg when coming
from the West, or via A6 again when coming from the Czech
Republic in the East.
For more information,
go to www.frankenjura.com
Welcome to Thai Massage SANSUK
in Auerbach
Opening Hours: Mo.Fr.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Auerbach
Gaissach
Vilseck
Freihung
A9
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Untere Vorstadt 9 91275 Auerbach i. d. Oberpfalz
Telephone: 09643/2062662
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On the road, all that
glitters isnt gold
While on road trips or just your daily commute, be aware of roadside scammers
looking to swindle Americans out of cash.
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of the Provost Marshal Public Affairs Ofce
HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Some people can run into bad luck
while they are on the road and become legitimate candidates for
charity. Unfortunately, there are other who are up to no good,
warn ofcials at the U.S. Army Europe Ofce of the Provost Mar-
shal.
With the onset of summer we again expect to see cases of
swindlers trying to defraud Americans traveling around Europe,
said Joseph Day, USAREUR OPM law enforcement chief.
Ofcials said one common scam involves someone in a vehicle
agging down other vehicles to get money by falsely claiming
to need help. This approach often happens close to a barracks
gate, at a highway rest stop or on a road outside a town where
vehicles must move slowly.
Sometimes the scammers offer drivers what appears to be gold
jewelry as collateral so they can pay a loan back later, OPM
ofcials said, but the rings and chains usually turn out to be wor-
thless brass imitations.
OPM experts warned of a second scam that involves a con artist
stopping an intended victim and claiming to have run out of mo-
ney at a trade fair. The scammer then offers to sell the victim his
expensive goods -- often jackets or coats -- at a huge discount so
he can buy gas to get home. But the fancy brand-name articles
are nothing but cheap fakes.
Police in Bavaria recently reported another variation of the gold
scam in which beggars give passers-by a gold ring that they
claim no longer ts. If someone accepts the gift, the man or wo-
man then begs them for money and can become quite aggressi-
ve. Again, the supposed gold ring turns out to be brass.
To avoid being scammed, Day recommends that members of the
U.S. forces community in Europe keep these tips in mind:
Beware of distractions if you are in your car alone. Someone
talking to you on the drivers side of the car could be trying
to divert your attention while a buddy steals your purse or
wallet from the other side.
Offers that sound too good to be true usually are. Articles
with fancy brand names and gold jewelry are most likely
cheap imitations.
Always consider the relationship between the trouble a per-
son claims he is in and what he is asking for. People in real
need rarely ask for more than what is absolutely necessary.
Never give large amounts of money to anyone on the road.
The most anyone should need is enough to ll a tank with
gas.
Ofcials also noted that the German automobile association,
ADAC, warns travelers that in some regions gangs may be invol-
ved in trying to scam motorists on main highways.
The crooks, they say, generally drive large, dark sedans and
try to get drivers to stop with hand gestures, ashing lights or a
raised gas container. When their victim stops, they demand nan-
cial help for their families or try to sell fake jewelry. If the victim
gives up little or no cash, the solicitation can turn into a robbery.
ADAC advises drivers who encounter such situations to not stop,
but continue driving.
Day advises that anyone approached in this manner write down
the persons license plate number and contact the nearest milita-
ry or civil police station.
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Sample 30 exotic and locally produced beers on tap with a visit to the Prague
Beer Museum Pub.
With an ever-changing inventory of beers on tap, variety is the spice of life at
the Prague Beer Museum Pub.
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PRAGUE In the year 1516, Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria initia-
ted the Bavarian Purity Act, which stated that beer should only
be brewed from yeast, barley, hops and water.
This act is one of the reasons that Germany is in the limelight
when it comes to the frothy beverage. While no one can argue
the rightful superiority of Germans when it comes to brewing,
the variety of beer offered can be somewhat lacking.
A hankering for an IPA or a coffee stout can leave a person
restless when it comes to nding those beers in Germany.
A quick trip across the border and a visit to the Prague Beer
Museum Pub, however, can quell the proclivity for variety. More
pub than museum, this establishment offers 30 draft beers on
tap ranging from English pale ales to exotic blueberry and cho-
colate-avored concoctions.
The revelry is rened as .15-liter samples are delivered to the
table in wooden paddles offering a tasting of ve beers at a
time. While the samples change with the season, the variety will
have your palate swimming in ales, porters, stouts and lagers.
A surprising personal winner during a recent tasting was the
Opat Pepper, a refreshing light brew with a strong pepper
taste without the bitter aftertaste. Sample the Kout tmavy
coined dark as sin for an explosion of creamy avor with a
caramel aftertaste.
The Nomad IPA balances citrus, pine and spicy herbs for
a hoppy nish, while the Opat Chocolate lager pours dark
The Bohemian side
of beer
with an amber head and lacing. Chocolate and malty up front,
yet nishing with bitterness makes this beer the perfect after-
dinner drink.
But keep in mind, this isnt a place to get drunk, its an insti-
tution for education of the nest beer products offered in the
Czech Republic. A visit to this hidden gem allows beer en-
thusiasts to sample the more obscure and adventurous beers
produced locally by smaller Czech brewers.
Outside of the Prague Beer Museum Pub, local pubs and res-
taurants line the streets offering an array of pilsners, the most
famous brew of the region, along with its complimentary si-
dekick, the Bohemian black lager. (Budvar and Kozel are two
popular brands).
Additionally, numerous tourists organizations run beer tasting
tours and pub crawls through the historic city. A quick Google
search can point you in the right direction.
Whatever brew you choose, and how you choose to consume
it, variety is the spice of life in Prague.
An old Czech proverb states Kde se pivo vari, tam se dob-
re dari (where beer is brewed, they have it good) and while
life is good nearly everywhere in the Czech Republic, for the
connoisseur, life is better knowing where to go while visiting
Prague.
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Stockholm:
Five tips for the land of three kings
Stockholm, known as the Capital of Scandinavia, delights visitors with its un-
derstated charm and friendly locals.
A statue of a Swedish troubadour welcomes visitors and residents to Stockholm
Harbor. City Hall, where Nobel Laureates are awarded, is in the background.
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Stockholm, SWEDEN Sweden is subtle. Its cuisine is hearty and
simple, its aesthetic minimalist and politics neutral. Swedens mo-
desty often puts the country on Europes tourism backburner, but
for all its nuance, Stockholm, the capital, is an infectious delight
with a distinct I-could-live-here vibe.
Stockholm is a singularly beautiful city packed with helpful citizens
and enough activities to last visitors for months. However, few have
that much time, so Ive listed my top ve suggestions for a trip to the
Capital of Scandinavia.
Get a tour at the Royal Palace
An all-inclusive pass (140 SEK) to the Baroque style Royal Palace
in Stockholm, valid for 30 days, allows access to the entire grounds
and all the tours you can handle. Take the 25-minute tour of the Tre
Kroner Museum, which houses the remnants of the original palace
that burned down from a mysterious re in 1697. The guide was en-
gaging, charismatic and breezily answered every question thrown
at her.
Make sure you: Plan your tour. Tours in English are every hour on
the hour, but only for one area of interest in the palace. So, if you
have interest in the Royal Chambers or the Treasury, the tour for
each runs once a day.
Walk around
This might seem like an obvious diversion, but in a city with wet, in-
conveniencing weather, the extensive public transportation system
can be seductive. Going through Stockholm on foot gives you ac-
cess to the citys unique ambiance. Built on 14 islands, Stockholm
boasts a compilation of 1/3 water, 1/3 parks and 1/3 buildings.
You can best appreciate these proportions on foot, traveling over
bridges, strolling along countless wharves and passing through
green space.
Make sure you: Pack foul weather gear. This goes for if you plan
to walk a lot or travel luxuriously by taxi (lines can stretch outside
museums.) Sweden has beautiful summers with midnight sun, but it
rains frequently. Pack a rain jacket, umbrella and good shoes. Also,
pack warmly during Swedens notoriously cold winters.
See the Vasa Museum
Most tourist traps are lame. The Vasa dees this stereotype. The
museum houses the Vasa, a warship that sunk one kilometer off
shore in Stockholm Harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628. I was
intent on seeing this resurrected ship, and this perfectly preserved
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The shore of an island in the Stockholm Archipelago just off the coast of Sweden.
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chunk of nautical history proved unparalleled. The Vasa certainly
wows and the museum houses engaging displays and relics that
give visitors a peek into a sailors life in 17th century Sweden, how
the ship sank and its remarkable re-emergence.
Make sure you: Skip the guided tour. The speech was scripted and
boring. The museum has better sources of information, including
25-minute movies in English, which include all the content provided
in the tour.
Explore the archipelago
We had the most fun on an overnight trip to an island in the Stock-
holm Archipelago. The islands rarely see foreign tourists, but serve
as summer -- and sometimes winter -- playgrounds for Swedes. The
more habitable islands lie closer to Stockholm, harboring luxurious
hotels and ne restaurants. For a more rustic and affordable ram-
ble, go further out. We spent a day and a night on Finnhamn, 2.5
hours from Stockholm, where four-wheelers replace cars and cows
are the only permanent residents. Vacationers and day trippers can
kayak, lounge in the sauna, swim, hike and picnic. We rented a
cabin for the night with electricity but no running water; a nearby
pump t the bill. Finnhamn also has a hostel and camping plots for
those who can brave mosquitoes.
Make sure you: Plan according to your comfort level. If spending
the day outside bores you, stay closer to Stockholm or consider a
day trip. Ferries reach most islands in the morning and in the eve-
ning. If bobbing through the Baltic makes you turn green, getting
to the closer islands via bus or train is also an option. Alternatively,
for those skippers out there, you can easily rent a boat and join the
leagues of happy sailors. I found this site helpful to determine the
most appealing islands and transportation: www.visit-stockholm.
com. Click on Where to go and then archipelago islands.
Eat one fantastic meal
Sweden is notoriously expensive and food is no exception, but you
can eat cheaply. That said, Stockholm has emerged as a cuisine
capital and indulging at least once is a pleasure. The Sodermalm
neighborhood, undergoing a cultural renaissance, leans toward
hipper and experimental tastes. For something more sophisticated,
the Ostermalm neighborhood is posh without being stodgy. Try the
laid-back Kungsholmen neighborhood for local eateries near City
Hall. We chose Heat, a modern Thai joint near Fridhemsplan for
its late kitchen and left with a new appreciation for Asian fusion.
Make sure you: Know where to eat cheaply to allow yourself to sp-
lurge one night. Swedes love their coffee, and coffee houses every-
where serve cheap food, too. Kebab joints are plentiful and blogger
The Hairy Swede recommends sampling strommig (a delicious
sh) from a food cart outside of the Slussens subway station.
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Special Highlight:
Lunch menus Monday Saturday
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We would be pleased to take reservations for company events, birthday parties and more.
Special highlight: lunch menus Monday Saturday.
Our Indian cook spoils you
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Wiesenstr 1, 92637 Weiden, Telephone: 0961/20633155
More information: ganesha-weiden.de
OPENING HOURS: 11 am 2 pm
and 5 am 11 pm
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Lots of sunshine, turquoise-colored ocean
and romantic bays
Rhodes - the sunshine island in the Southern Aegean
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When it is raining in Germany and the temperatures barely
reach 15 degrees centigrade, vacationers at Rhodes only smi-
le because not a single drop of rain falls from the sky in the
months of July and August. The sunshine island keeps all its
promises and lives up to its name.
Legend has it that Rhodes owes its sunshine to sun-god Heli-
os. When godfather Zeus divided its empire among the gods
of the Olympus, every god received its piece of land. Only one
god was missing: Helios. When the sun-god returned, Zeus
noticed that he had forgotten him. The sun-god suggested to
Zeus to give him an island he had seen on his travels. Helios
thought the fertile island was very attractive. The sun-god re-
ceived the island he had asked for and named it Rhodes, after
the beautiful Rhode. He had met the nymph on his travels sand
fallen in love with her ...
With an area of 1,300 square kilometers, Rhodes is the fourth
largest Greek island. The climate is Mediterranean with hot,
dry summers and mild winters. Hardly any rain falls between
May and September and Rhodes features almost 3,000 hours
of sunshine per year. That fact and the turquoise-colored oce-
an are probably the main reasons why so many tourists, about
one million, come here every year to enjoy the sun and relax.
Nobody needs to be afraid or skeptical that someone might go
on strike here regarding Greeces economic crisis and there
is a reason for that: So much work is done during the season
that the money that is made also lasts through the months of
November to March, when tourists do not visit the island.
If you do not want to spend your entire vacation on the beach,
you can rent a car and discover Rhodes on your own. Another
possibility are guided tours during which you learn a lot about
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the culture and history of Greece. In 1306, the island was sold
to the Knights of the Order of the Holy John of Jerusalem.
They took over Rhodes in 1309, after a long ght against the
residents. Rhodes, however, had already been founded in 408
B.C. In 1948, the Greek ag was nally hoisted on Rhodes.
Sights worth seeing in the old town are the city wall, the palace
and the avenue of the crusaders as well as many churches and
mosques. Lindos is a town located on the South-Eastern coast
of Rhodes, about 55 kilometers south of Rhodes City. Along
with its acropolis, it has been declared a historic monument.
Even 3,000 years ago, Lindos, with its two natural harbors and
unconquerable acropolis, was an important city. Later, one of
the harbors was named after the apostle Paulus who is said to
have landed here to evangelize the residents of Lindos.
Naturally, the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders
of the World, offers a lot to talk about. The statue was made
of bronze and 31 meters high. To date, no proof has been
found about how and where the colossus was put up. Historic
reports say that the statue had been put at the entrance of the
harbor in such a way that ships had to sail through its legs to
anchor in the harbor. But many of these historic reports are
mere fantasy, to include descriptions of the colossus.
No fantasy, however, is the island of Prassonissi, a true surfers
paradise. In the Northern, modern part of Rhodes you mainly
meet young people from all over Europe who often come to the
island as part of a youth or other travel group to have fun and
enjoy themselves in one of the many bars.
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Three days
in Budapest
Comprised of two cities with distinctly different avors, B¬¬udapest, the
capital of Hungary, is youthful and vibrant while still managing to honor its rich
history.
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Budapest appeals to the Cold War history buff. Its denitely got so-
mething for the couple searching for a romantic and unique getaway.
And young single will nd a lively social scene. Comprised of two ci-
ties with distinctly different avors, the capital of Hungary is youthful
and vibrant while still managing to honor its rich history. Separated
by the Danube River and each uniquely different, Buda to the west
is a quaint and ancient reminder of the citys imperial Ottoman era.
Pest, on the eastern side of the Danube, is the newer, more cos-
mopolitan of the two cities; a center of Art Nouveau architecture,
sprawling boulevards, delicious cuisine and haute shopping. In three
days you can get a true taste of everything the Pearl of the Danube
has to offer.
Day 1 PEST
Travel north along the Danube toward the Hungarian Parliament Buil-
ding. Breathtaking in scope, this impressive Gothic Revival building
-- largest building in Hungary -- houses the countrys legislative and
executive branches of government. If youre interested in an English
speaking tour, make sure to book online in advance of your visit.
Walk the maze of streets from Parliament south past St. Stephens
Basilica until you arrive at a street known as Andrssy t. A stroll
along this iconic boulevard gives visitors a chance to experience
the pre-Soviet luxury of the city. Andrssy t is home to a number of
Budapests Art Nouveau and Neoclassical mansions, the Hungarian
State Opera House, boutiques and embassies as well as being listed
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can easily walk from the
Opera House until the boulevard ends at Heroes Square. This mas-
sive plaza is marked by the Millennium monument and anked by the
Palace of Arts and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Beyond the square lies City Park, where you can follow the paths
meandering through abandoned Soviet-era tennis courts, random
sculptures and ancient oak trees. Explore the architecturally mish-
mashed Vajdahunyad Castle and bargain hunt at the parks weekend
ea markets. Vendors accept the Euro, but use the local currency:
the Hungarian Forint, in order to avoid a vendors sloppy arithmetic
in exchange rates.
At the outer edge of the park stands the stunning Szchenyi Thermal
Baths complex. This beautiful yellow Neoclassical building houses
the largest medicinal bath in Europe and no trip to Budapest is com-
plete without a soak in one of their pools. Visiting during the winter?
The baths offer a memorable opportunity to sit in the outdoor thermal
baths and enjoy a snowfall. Allow for a two to three hour visit and
check the baths website for day-specic details. Pack your swimsuit
and ip-ops, and grab a towel from your hotel before heading to the
baths. Book your tickets in advance at your hotel to reserve a cabana
for changing and to store your belongings while you swim.
Day 2 BUDA
The old city of Buda houses some of the grandest reminders of
the citys imperial history. Begin your day early in order to beat the
crowds. Stroll across the Chain Bridge to the Victorian-era Funicular,
where you can ride the antique vehicles almost vertically up the side
of Castle Hill. Wait times for the funicular can be long in the summer
months, but there is an alternative: Just hike it. The trek is long but
allows for some of the most vast and beautiful scenery across the
Danube. Its also shaded by trees, keeping the summer heat at bay.
Atop the hill, visit the National Gallery housed inside the former Ro-
yal Palace. Wander the castle grounds making your way through ar-
cheological remains of the Palace complex, destroyed during WWII
bombing raids. You can spend your entire day strolling the nearby
hill-top neighborhood lined with quaint 18th and 19th century houses
and shops, perhaps treating yourself to a piece of antique Hungarian
porcelain at one of the many antique stores.
Navigate your way toward the rainbow-roof of St. Matthias Church
and the Fishermans Bastion, a 19th century terrace that resemb-
les a sandcastle. This vantage point offers postcard-worthy pictures
of Parliament, the citys three major bridges and Gellert Hill to the
south. Explore the area by simply wandering the complex and take
pictures from the numerous viewpoints accessible for free. The tal-
lest tower of the Bastion houses a bar where you can sit riverside
and sip an espresso or a pint of the locally brewed lagers Dreher or
Soproni. In the summer time, order the Hungarian version of a white
wine spritzer called frccs (pronounced fru-ch).
Another must is participating in a wine tasting. Hungarian wine is a
coveted gem of Hungary and is rarely exported. Although integral to
the history of the country, Hungarian wine was banned from commer-
cial production prior to 1990, only adding to its elusive status. The
selection and experience you will have at Faust Wine Cellars is one
to remember. For each wine you sample youll receive instruction
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The Hungarian Parliament Building is an impressive Gothic Revival building
largest building in Hungary and houses the countrys legislative and executive
branches of government.
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in its background and production. Getting to the cellar is a little tri-
cky. Immediately next to the St. Matthias church and the Fishermans
Bastion, you will enter the Hilton Hotel. Follow the signs through the
hotel and then down to the foundation of a 13th century Dominican
cloister. There in a tiny cellar room you are treated to tasting some of
the nest wines the country has to offer. Make sure to email or call
the company to make reservations prior to your visit and allow two
to three hours for a six-wine tasting. Keep in mind that the funicular
closes at 10 p.m., so plan a walk down the hill if your wine tasting or
visit to Castle Hill runs beyond that time.
Day 3 SOUTHERN PEST & BUDA
Atop Gellrt Hill, in southern Buda, sits the Citadella and the Soviet-
era Liberty Statue. From here you have the opportunity to ll your
camera with even more postcard worthy panoramas of the city and
the Danube River. You can follow the various paths leading you down
the hill and wash off your post-hike sweat in the Gellrt Hotel and
Baths. The Art Nouveau bath house, built between 1912 and 1918,
features an articial wave pool, saunas, a plunge pool, bubble baths
and massage services.
After your soak, walk across the jade-hued Liberty Bridge and make
sure to visit the breathtaking Great Market Hall. The building is al-
most impossible to miss with its rainbow-colored tile roof. Upon en-
tering the gigantic Victorian building, you are almost overcome with
exotic scents and vibrant colors of each vendor selling their own
unique product. The rst oor overows with cheese, fresh produce,
warm breads and meat from every animal you can image. Take the
escalator to the top oor and make your way though booths selling
Hungarian linens, paprika, porcelain and hand tooled leather. Grab a
snack to tide you over until dinner, or partake in one of their Hunga-
rian cooking classes. Spend the remainder of your day walking the
neighborhoods between the Market Hall and Andrssy t. The area
is full of boutiques and souvenir shops that offer opportunities to nd
that perfect Budapest memento.
TRAVEL TIPS:
HOW TO GET THERE
Budapest is an easily accessible city by both train and by air. Fly into
the Budapest Ferihegy Airport and take a train or taxi into downtown.
Alternatively, reach the city by train, arriving at one of the three main
rail stations and then hop on the metro to reach your destination.
WHAT TO PACK
Although part of the European Union, Hungary does not use the Euro
as its currency. The country is still on the Hungarian Forint, a cur-
rency commonly used in denominations of thousands. Paying for an
item with thousands of any currency promises to make one feel like
royalty, even if it is only when paying for a bottle or water. Visit a
conversion website prior to your trip. Also make sure you prepare for
possible issues involving international currency.
Dont forget your passport. While residents living within the EU often
cross borders freely, the agreement does not extend to U.S. or other
non-EU citizens.
Be sure to leave enough room in your luggage for the bottles of wine
or other delicacies you will surely want to bring back with you. After
your wine tasting and Market Hall experience, its nearly impossible
to want to leave the city without a delicious bottle of Tokaji or pack
of Hungarian paprika.
WHERE TO STAY
For a central location, look for a hotel situated near the Chain Bridge.
If you dont wish to stay near the central portion of town, which can
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be ooded with tourists especially during the summer, look for a
hotel that sits along one of the main Metro Lines.
GETTING AROUND
While the city is easy to walk, Budapests underground rail system
is simple and easy to follow. There are three lines that connect the
city, with a fourth currently under construction. For a time travelling
experience, hop on the historic Metro Line 1 (Millennium Line), the
oldest underground railroad in continental Europe. With its white tile
walls, decorative columns and wood accents, not much has changed
since the line opened in 1896. Purchase a block of 10 single tickets
for 3,000 HUF (about $13) and be sure to validate each ticket before
entering the train. While there are no automated entrance systems for
the metro, tickets are checked manually by the pass controllers may
inspect tickets anywhere within the metro system. Caught without a
ticket? Expect a pay-on-the-spot 8,000 HUF ne.
WHERE TO EAT
Hungarian food is more functional than, say, French cuisine. It is
based heavily on meats, vegetables, fruits, fresh bread and chee-
ses. When dining, try the goulash (gulys), which ingredients change
seasonally, or a savory strudel (Hortobgyi palacsinta) lled with
veal, cheese and vegetables.
To start your day you can opt for a full brunch experience and duck
into the eclectic Most! Bistro near the Opera House, where you can
sip on a Kir Royale and treat yourself to their delectable goat cheese
omelet. For a lighter breakfast at one of the citys famous coffee hou-
ses you can visit the historic and elegant Caf Gerbeaud or sample
the artisan bread made fresh daily at Gerlczy Caf.
For a dinner of authentic Hungarian cuisine with a modern twist,
venture to Tigris Restaurant. Here you can indulge in traditional Hun-
garian staples such as goulash soup and foie gras while sipping on a
glass of locally produced Tojaki- wine. Another option is to step back
in time to pre-Soviet Budapest with a jazz dinner at Lado Caf, an
elegant and simple bistro that appears unchanged since the 1930s.
Heroes Square is marked by the iconic Millennium Memorial. It lies at the end
of Andrássy ut and marks the entrance to City Park.
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