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Vol. 33, No. 26
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Serving the communities in U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg
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THURSDAY
HP
Speed Read
April 10, 2008
ACUTE CARE CLINIC
Dr. RobertWalker discusses why the emergency
room at Heidelberg Hospital was
changed to an Acute Care Clinic and what
it means to Soldiers and families. 2
JOBS FOR TEENS
Applications for the 2008 Summer Hire
program are due by May 16 for the work
period June 23-Aug. 1. 3
PRESERVING HISTORY
Darmstadt says
goodbye to
the Griesheim
Veteran’s Memorial
Museum
and reminisces
about 63 years of
German-American
friendship in the community. 6
UNDERSTANDING KIDS
Kaiserslautern’s Employee Assistance
Program started a new series of classes focusing
on AdolescentTraining for Parents.
The first class honed in on the substance
abuse trend among teens. 8
REUSING HAZMAT
The Hazardous Material Reuse Center
in Mannheim is working to protect the
environment and save the government
money at the same time. 12
Christine June
Belynda Smith, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Child and Youth Services Division chief, gets the bubbles rolling April 1 in the CYSD Bubble
Launch to kick off the Month of the Military Child celebration at the garrison’s headquarters on Pulaski Barracks. This event was held simultaneously
with all the garrison’s CYSD programs on Pulaski Barracks, Kleber Kaserne, Miesau Army Depot and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
Smith came up with the idea, which marks the first time the garrison has hosted a kick-off event like this for MOMC. The garrison’s CYSD has many
events planned throughout the month. For details, call the central enrollment office at DSN 493-4516, civ. 0631-3406-4516. The Month of the Military
Child is part of the legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, who established the Defense Department’s commemoration
in 1986. For more photos, visit the Herald Post’s online photo gallery, linked to www.bw.eur.army.mil.
‘Always Ready’ to fill Soldiers’ stomachs
By Spc. Stephen Decatur
21STTSC PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Spc. Stephen Decatur
Spc. Robert Fergusson, a food services specialist with Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, 21st Theater Sustainment Command,
prepares onions for the dinner meal at the Always Ready Café, March
29 during Austere Challenge 08 in Grafenwöhr.
GRAFENWÖHR – “An
army marches on its stomach,”
is a cliché Soldiers at
the Always Ready Café are
not ashamed to repeat.
During the Austere Challenge
08 exercise March 25
-April3inGrafenwöhr, Soldiers
working shifts in excess
of 12 hours relied on the
expertise of their cooks to
provide the energy needed to
complete the mission. Those
long shifts for troops translate
into even longer shifts
for food services personnel.
Every day for the 21st Theater
Sustainment Command
cooks started at 3:30 a.m.
with a uniform and hygiene
inspection by Sgt. Erick Garcia,
noncommissioned officer
incharge.
Then the six food service
Soldiers and five local national
employees got to work
to ensure breakfast was ready
for hungry Soldier consumption.
Afterafull day of cooking,
then cleaning the facility,
preparing for the next morning’s
breakfast, accounting
for rations used, securing
equipment, and locking up,
the Soldiers wrapped up
the work day around 9 or
10 p.m. Eighteen-hour days
were the norm.
To simplify the cooks’ lives,
the DFAC used Unitized
Group Rations, or easy-tocook,
pre-packaged meals.
“The stuff that’s boiled in
a bag is completely plain,”
Garcia said. “When we make
it, it’s much more interesting.”
To spice up the meals,
Garcia said the cooks add
seasoning or ingredients like
garlic, onion or soy.
ForSpc. Robert Fergusson,
being a food services specialist
is more than just a job.
“(Cooking) allows me to
do something I love while
providing an important service
to my fellow Soldiers.”
HOCKEY IN MANNHEIM
The Mannheim Longhorns defeated the
Export Rangers Saturday to unexpectedly
take Die Players League championship
title. 17
Defense Details
45-DAY EVALUATION
Last year’s surge of U.S. troops into Iraq
has helped tamp down violence and
improve security there, but the situation
remains fragile, the top U.S. military and
diplomatic officials in Iraq testified before
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tuesday.
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander
of Multinational Force Iraq, told the
committee he has recommended a 45-day
evaluation of the security situation in Iraq
after the surge forces have redeployed
before decisions are made concerning
possible further troop reductions. 10
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Defense news: www.defenselink.mil
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Leisure .................................................13
Dear Ms. Vicki .....................................14
GET OUT! .............................................15
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 HP
COMMENTARY
Doing your part to
prevent sexual assault
By Karoline R. Hay
IMCOM-EUROPE SEXUAL ASSAULTTRAINER
AprilisSexual Assault Awareness Month, but what
does that really mean to you? For some it will mean
attending community events and briefings, often with
little interest and even less enthusiasm. For others it
will be a painful reminder of an event that they may
have never disclosed to another human being. For all
of us, it needs to be a call to action.
Sexual assault is a crime that strikes too many of
us for anyone to stay out of this fight. While we can’t
avoid the briefings, flyers and AFN commercials
regarding sexual assault, all of us deny that they have
anything to do with us. We hear statistics such as one
in three women and one in six men will be victims of
sexual assault in their lifetimes, but we come up with
reasons why it will never be us. The majority of men
and women will never be victims of sexual assault, but
you know someone who has been. It’s a friend, a coworker,
a parent, a lover, but it is someone, whether or
not they have confided in you.
There is something everyone can do every day to
prevent sexual assault. It starts with creating an environment
where victims know they can come forward
without blame or reprisal. If victims know they will
be accepted and respected when they make a report of
sexual assault, then they will. If they are denied those
rights, they will keep silent and the perpetrators will
continue to offend.
It is morally impossible to remain neutral in this
situation. Perpetrators will interpret silence as forgiveness
or even approval, while to the victim it means no
one will help and no one cares.
Do not let yourself become an unwitting accomplice.
Each of us has the responsibility to ask friends
and co-workers if they need help, to act when help is
needed, and to intervene when people are in trouble.
Learn to recognize potentially dangerous situations
and have the courage to take action. Inappropriate
touching, suggestive remarks, testing boundaries, or
disregarding set boundaries, inappropriate intimacy,
attempts to isolate someone, pressuring someone to
drink alcohol, or pursuing someone who is obviously
impaired, and violent behavior are all indicators
that intervention is necessary. Intervening does not
necessarily mean that you confront the instigator and
demand that they desist, but it does mean that you
support and provide a means of escape for someone
who is being subjected to it. And in cases of violence,
it means calling the MPs.
Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s responsibility,
and with education, communication and all of our
efforts, we can succeed in eliminating it.
COMMENTARY
Understanding the Acute Care Clinic
By Dr. Robert D. Walker
HEIDELBERG FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC
Asthe Heidelberg Hospital
continues with its
directed transformation,
we have several changes
that are ongoing. One of those
changes is the transformation
of our former emergency room
into an Acute Care Clinic.
Why the change?
There are several reasons.
The European theater is undergoing
significant changes
with closures of some military
communities and increases in
populations in others. With
these changes, the medical
departments need to shift as
well. We need to realign assets
to locations where they’re more
critically needed.
Secondly, and possibly more
importantly, with the advancements
in specialized care available
today, we at the U.S. Army
hospital could no longer offer
the same wide array of services
that larger local medical centers
can. This is especially critical
when it comes to emergency
care, where a delay in minutes
can mean the difference in a
good outcome versus a bad
one.
The medical care provided
on the economy in the Heidelberg
area is world-class. There
may be subtle cultural differences,
but the level of care is
comparable to that of the best
hospitals in the United States.
What level of care does an
Acute Care Clinic offer?
Its function lies in the
middle ground between the
doctor’s office and an emergency
room. It offers unscheduled,
walk-in care for non-lifethreatening
medical injuries
and illnesses. It is meant to
treat minor illnesses and injuries,
lacerations and sprains. It
will have laboratory and x-ray
services available. An example
of the level of care provided
would be a bladder infection.
For suchaproblem,youdon’t
need an ER, but if your regular
doctor isn’t available, you certainly
shouldn’t wait and allow
the infection to progress into a
more serious problem. That’s
when you visit the ACC.
An ambulatory care clinic is
not the same as an emergency
room. For people with lifethreatening
injuries or illnesses,
there’s no substitute for an
ER. Patients with symptoms
that suggest a serious problem,
such as any form of chest pain,
shortness of breath, severe injury,
threat of loss of life, limb
or eyesight, severe bleeding or
unbearable pain, should call
an ambulance or go directly to
alocal ER. Any delay in doing
so can result in harm or even
death.
If you cometotheACC and
your illness warrants an emergency
room, we will decide if
you can or cannot transport
yourself to the nearest local facility.
If you cannot, we will call
an ambulance. Our physicians
will consult with the receiving
ER staff and communicate
your status.
If it’s after hours and you’re
unsure what to do, you should
call the Nurse Advice Line.
The registered nurses who
answer your calls provide
24/7 medical advice. The call
is toll-free by dialing DSN
99-00-800-4759-2330, civ.
00-800-4759-2330. They can
help you decide what level of
care you most likely need by
asking question from medically
approved scripts. In an
emergency, dial DSN 117, civ.
06221-57-117, and that will get
you the American Fire Department
where an English-speaking
professional will direct your
call and get you an ambulance.
Do you need an
appointment at the ACC?
No. Patients do not need
appointments nor do they need
referrals to be seen in the ACC.
Our ACC hours are 7 a.m.-9
p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-7
p.m. on weekends, holidays
and training holidays. This is
not meant to be a substitute
for your primary care manager.
Chronic medical care is best
delivered by a medical provider
who can provide continuity to
your care. Visits for such things
as prescription refills should be
done through your PCM. Also,
there will not be any medical
personnel staffing the facility
after hours, and there will
be limited pharmacy services
available.
Please familiarize yourself
with the emergency rooms in
your area. For the immediate
Heidelberg area, the University
Hospital has several emergency
rooms. If you gotoanyoneof
them, they will assist in your
care. If you are not in the immediate
Heidelberg area, our
TRICARE office can assist with
directions.
We encourage you to make
yourself familiar with the
locations of the local emergency
rooms and hospitals in
advance to avoid any confusion
that could delay your care
when immediate medical care
is needed. Remember, if you
have chest pain, shortness of
breath, severe injury, severe
bleeding, unbearable pain or
a threat of loss of life, limb or
eyesight, please call DSN 117,
civ. 06221-57-117 for an ambulance
or have someone take you
directly to a local ER.
We are here to assist you in
receiving the proper and timely
care you deserve. We have staff
ready to field your questions
and help in any way.
For TRICARE questions,
please call DSN 371-2363,
civ. 06221-57-2363. For
general questions please call
our administrative officer of
the day at DSN 371-2605, civ.
06221-17-2605.
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Commander, U.S. Army Garrison
Baden-Württemberg:
Col. Robert J. Ulses
Acting Public Affairs Officer:
Harry Connors
Editor:
Kelli Bland
Reporters:
Christine June, Kaiserslautern
Art McQueen, Heidelberg
Amy Buenning Sturm, Darmstadt
Webmeister:
Juan Meléndez Jr.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
NEWS
Nurse Advice Line offers 24/7 medical information
Heidelberg Hospital
The transformation and adjustments
of Heidelberg Hospital’s
emergency room into
an Acute Care Clinic are due
to the shrinking population in
the hospital footprint.
This may leave many people
wondering where to go
when they need medical questions
answered during ACC
off-hours.
That’s why the team at
Heidelberg Hospital recommends
that all members of the
community keep the Nurse
Advice Line telephone number
handy.
The Nurse Advice Line gives
around-the-clock access to
medical information and advice.
If you need help anytime
day or night, dial from a civilian
line 00-800-4759-2330 or
DSN 99-00-800-4759-2330.
You canalsodialfromacivilian
line 0-800-825-1600 or from a
DSN line 99-0-800-825-1600.
The Nurse Advice Line is
aservice sponsored by TRI-
CARE for beneficiaries stationed
in Europe. It has 200
registered nurses who can
answer questions, provide
self-care advice, and help you
decide if you need to seek immediate
care.
The nurses have an average
of 15 years of hands-on clinical
experience to advise you
about your health condition
and to help you decide if you
need to seek professional help
and where to seek it.
If you doneed an appointment,
the nurses can make
one for you online.
Access Numbers
If you are in one of the following
countries, you can still reach the Nurse
Advice Line:
Bahrain: 888-475-9233
Greece: 008-001-1815-3044
Turkey: 00-800-13815-9042
Germany, United Kingdom, and
Italy: (civ) 00800-4759-2330
or (civ) 0800-825-1600, (DSN)
99-0800-825-1600.
3
Summer hire
program offers
jobs for teens
Knowateenager or young adult who
needs a job during school break? The
Civilian Human Resources Agency Europe
Region is accepting applications
for the 2008 Summer Hire program.
Applications are being accepted until
May 16 for jobs that last from June
23 until Aug. 1.
The program – which offers young
people, ages 14-22, employment in
locations throughout Europe – is
designed to provide participants an
opportunity to gain meaningful job
experience; prepare them for future
education and career goals; and to
support the Army mission.
Job categories fall under either clerical,
labor or child development areas.
Examples of clerical work include typing,
basic computer operation, filing,
receptionist work, customer service
and answering telephones.
Child development involves childcare
duties. And labor positions may
include working indoors and outdoors,
light to moderate lifting, or
yard work.
Salary is to be determined, but
should not be less than $5.14 per hour,
according to CHRA officials.
Requirements include the following:
wParticipants must be unmarried family
members of an active-duty service
member or Department of Defense
civilian.
wParticipants must turn 14 before
June 23, which is the official start date
of the program, and must not turn 23
prior to Aug. 1.
wParticipants employed in child development
positions must be at least 16.
Those interested in applying for
the Summer Hire 2008 program must
submit an automated Web application
form.
Information on the program, including
vacancy announcements and
application instructions, are posted on
the CHRA-Europe Web site at http://
cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/eur/employment/index.htm.
Awelcome
surprise
Amy Buenning Sturm
Staff. Sgt. Kevin Holder surprises his mother Nan Tyree, Darmstadt’s Family Advocacy educator, at the Darmstadt School gym upon his return
from a six-month deployment to Iraq. Lt. Col. David Astin, U.S. Army Garrison Darmstadt commander, revealed Holder’s presence in
conjunction with the annual garrison kick-off for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. Holder’s son, D’Angelo, 9, was in attendance
with his classmates from Darmstadt School for the annual ceremony and ran to greet his father, accompanied by community applause.
Timely license renewal helps drivers
avoid hassles, potential penalties
By Robert Szostek
USAREUR PROVOST MARSHAL OFFICE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Driving in Europe is a great sensation,
but U.S. Army Europe drivers
shouldn’t let that carefree feeling stop
them from checking the expiration
date on their licenses.
Knowing when alicense needs to
be used can save a lot of hassle, say
USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles
officials.
“The U.S. Forces Certificate of License
for Germany is valid for five
years,” said Dan Saavedra, policy
adviser at the Registry of Motor Vehicles
headquarters in Germany.
For greatest ease, licenses should
be renewed 60 daysbeforetheyexpire,
he said.
Saavedra added that the registry
sends out a first renewal notice about
75 days before a license expires, and
asubsequent reminder, but that it is
Adriver caught operating a vehicle with an
expired license is prohibited from getting a U.S.
Forces license for at least 90 days and may face
additional penalties if other traffic offenses or
accidents occur while the license is expired.
each driver’s responsibility to renew
his license whether he receives a notice
or not.
“However, if the individual hasn’t
updated his address after moving, it
is likely that the notices won’t reach
him,” Saavedra said.
“The best advice is to stop in at the
local driver’s testing station during
in-processing and update the new
unit address.”
Renewing a license two months
before it expires means drivers can
keep their current licenses while new
ones are being processed, RMV officials
said.
It takes about three to four weeks
for a new license to arrive in the mail.
Adriver who waits until only a week
or two before the expiration date gets
atemporarylicense on the spot and
receives the new regular license in the
mail later.
RMV officials said a driver caught
operating a vehicle with an expired
license is prohibited from getting a
U.S. Forces license for at least 90 days
and may face additional penalties if
other traffic offenses or accidents occur
while the license is expired.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008 HP
Around
Town
time to file
TAXES
Who’s eligible?
Military members serving on active duty and their
family members, DoD civilians and military retirees
are able to use the local tax centers free of charge.
Arepresentative can e-file your tax return directly
with the IRS with software from the IRS, and get your
refund posted to your account within 10 work days.
What do I bring?
wW-2s
wSocial Security cards
wCopy of last year’s tax return
wPowerofattorney if spouse will not be present to
sign tax return bank routing and account information
ID cards
Where do I go?
Darmstadt
Location: First floor, Bldg. 4006, Cambrai-Fritsch
Kaserne
Appointments: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walk-ins: Monday,Wednesday and Friday, 9
a.m.-11:15 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Contact: DSN 348-7145, civ. 06151-69-7145
Heidelberg
Location: Shopping Center, across from Popeye’s
Chicken
Appointments: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
starting Feb. 6
Walk-ins:Thursday mornings
Contact: DSN 370-7510, civ. 06221-57-7510
Mannheim
Location: Bldg. 343,Taylor Barracks, across from the
Auto Care Center
Walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Appointments: Call
Contact: DSN 381-7978, civ. 0621-730-7978
Kaiserslautern
Location: Room 101, Bldg. 2310, Kleber Kaserne,
inside the Legal Services Center
Appointments andWalk-ins: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5
p.m.
Contact: DSN 483-7688, civ. 0631-411-7688
Landstuhl
Location: Bldg. 3701 on the ground floor
Appointments and walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-
noon and 1-5 p.m.
Contact: DSN 486-6334, civ. 06371-86-6334
Christine June
Above: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nadia Jeter, Navy European
Mobilization Unit currently deployed to Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center, salutes the American Flag March 28 at Kaiserslautern’s
2008 Women’s History Month observance at the Armstrong
Community Club on Vogelweh Housing.
Below: Jada Foots, 6, Kaiserslautern Elementary School first
grader, asks her mother, “What was the last number called?”
March 28 at the Parent Teacher Organization Family Fun Night
at the school’s cafeteria on Vogelweh.
AFN provides more user-friendly Web site
By Tech. Sgt Jeramie Brown
SOLDIERS MEDIA CENTER
The American Forces Network
Europe Web site, www.afneurope.net,
recently underwent some changes to
give customers a more user-friendly
environment.
Visitors have access to a variety of
content, including a Web-based interface
to watch videos, listen to audio,
download both audio and video
packages, and subscribe to podcasts.
Keith Fenske, AFN Europe Webmaster,
said additional content isn’t
the only thing that’s changed.
“By installing new servers, larger
storage arrays and increasing bandwidth,
we can now make audio and
video content available to the audience
for years versus days. Even if
astory aired months ago, it can be
found and viewed on the site,” Fenske
said.
According to Army Lt. Col. Donald
Ross, AFN South commander, each
station in the network has its own
portion of the AFN Europe Web site,
so they can customize content to fit
Christine June
Juan R. Meléndez Jr.
Winter’s (hopefully) last blast Monday took these flowers by surprise
in the village of Frankenhausen outside Darmstadt. The late
snow storm – which largely spared the Heidelberg area – snarled
autobahn traffic in several regions of Germany.
the needs of the local audience.
“I am impressed with the flexibility
the new design affords my stations.
Each one of my station commanders
has an opportunity to tailor
local Web pages with custom items
unique to their community,” Ross
said. “And that’s why we are here – to
deliver things that are meaningful to
the local communities we serve.”
AFN Kaiserslautern, for example,
links to the most popular sites in
Baumholder and the Kaiserslautern
military community.
“Weare working hard to become a
one-stop shop for our listeners,” said
AirForce Master Sgt. Shiela Flinders,
AFN Kaiserslautern station commander.
“They can find links to just
about everything they need on our
homepage.
“Visitors can also vote for their
favorite songs in our “Top 3 Countdown”
and soon they’ll be able to
play “Hangman” to get the phrase of
the day for radio contests.”
AFN Kaiserslautern isn’t the only
station taking advantage of the Web
site’s new technology. According to
Chief Petty Officer John Harrington,
AFN Sigonella station commander,
the Web site gives his audience a
chance to catch programs they might
have missed.
“One feature we’ve been able to incorporate
is our monthly “Feedback
Live” TV show. The base commanding
officer comes in and answers
community concerns live on the air.
It’s extremely popular, but not everyone
can see it when it airs. Being able
to feature it on the Web page means
anyone who missed it can see the
whole show right from their computer,”
Harrington said.
Every newscast produced by an
AFN Europe station is available on
the new Web site, along with radio
news, Lea Ortiz’ Entertainment
Watch, Virtual World News and a
host of other products.
According to Fenske, the technology
surrounding the new Web site
makes it easier to deliver those products.
To check out the changes to the
AFN Europe Web site, point your
browser to www.afneurope.net.

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transforming
DARMSTADT
AAFES Food Court
The AAFES Food Court will have new hours starting April
8: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and
holidays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Education Center
The Darmstadt Education Center is now closed on Fridays.
TheEducation Center is open Monday-Thursday, 7:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Customers can still call DSN 373-8700, civ.
0621-730-2053 for emergency counseling services.
On April 30, the Darmstadt Education Center will reduce
its services and cease offering Military/Army Personnel
Testing or Civilian/Defense Activity for Non-Traditional
Education Support tests. For information on alternative
testing centers, contact the Darmstadt Education Center
at DSN 348-6116, civ. 06151-69-6116.
Storage Containers
If you have an MWR rented storage container at
Griesheim, contact Outdoor Recreation.The deadline
to have all personal belongings removed from rented storage
containers located on Griesheim has been extended
to June 1. DSN 348-1550.
Veterans’ Memorial Museum
TheGriesheimVeterans’Museum will close April 30.
Thrift Store
The DarmstadtThrift Store is no longer accepting consignments
or donations and will close May 1.
Outdoor Recreation
DFMWR’s Outdoor Recreation is now closed onTuesdays.
New hours:Wednesday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. Outdoor
Recreation will close May 1.
Library
The last day to check out books was April 1. May 1 will be
the last day for DVD checkout, to allow time for closure
May 31. DSN 348-1740.
Wood Shop
The Multi-Craft Center’sWood Shop will close May 15.
New FAQ Links
Questions and answers related to the USAGWiesbaden/
Darmstadt transformation for the 66th Military Intelligence
Group and DefenseThreat Reduction Agency are
now available online at www.usaghessen.eur.army.mil/
MovetoWies/DarmstadtQAFeb2708.htm.This link can
also be found under“Transformation News”at www.
darmstadt.army.mil/closure.html.
ACSChanges
Army Community Services has adjusted its course
offerings. Customers seeking information on relocation
assistance, foreign-born spouse support and community
information can call DSN 348-6440 for individual assistance
and class schedules in neighboring communities.
Pack Storage Spaces
Darmstadt military community residents are reminded to
clean out and pack up their basements, attics and other
storage areas when preparing to depart.
More Information
For more transformation information visit www.
darmstadt.army.mil/closure.html, watch your Command
Information Channel, and listen to the AFN Darmstadt
Update everyWednesday on 98.7,“The Eagle”at 8:15 a.m.
To submit a question regarding closure, e-mail USAGDST-
PAO@cmtymail.26asg.army.mil.
For the sake of history
Darmstadt says farewell to museum, historical society
By Amy Buenning Sturm
USAG DARMSTADT PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Approximately 63 years after
U.S. forces arrived in
Darmstadt, the Griesheim
Veteran’s Memorial Museum held
its final exhibition for Germans and
Americans on the U.S. installation
March 30.
As exhibit visitors trekked from
one room into another, a veritable
smorgasbord of American and German
military history came to life
through newspaper clippings, vehicles,
painstakingly posed dioramas,
historical equipment and a documentary,
all assembled by volunteers.
Run byGeorge Robinson, Darmstadt’s
child and youth services
sports and fitness director, the museum
is the feather in the cap of the
Hessen-American Military Historical
Society, an organization active
in the Darmstadt area for the last 18
years.
Originally founded as the Rhine
Neckar History Society by Robinson
in January 1990, the organization
has adapted its mission and focus
alongside Army transformation in
Europe.
Members began their involvement
in the Darmstadt community
by performing Civil War historical
re-enactments at local community
events. Then, in 1995, the club organized
an exhibition to help the city
of Darmstadt celebrate the 50th anniversary
of the arrival of American
forces.
The success of the exhibit and
subsequent re-enactments prompted
the Darmstadt garrison to help
secure the historical society and
Robinson’s growing personal historical
collection, a more permanent
home to promote German-
American friendship.
In July 2001, the Rhine Neckar
Historical society “permanently” located
its collection at Babenhausen
Kaserne, where local community
organizations, school children and
the German public were able to
view the artifacts as a way of understanding
military history. On the big
opening day, Robinson remembers,
more than 300 people came through
the museum to view the exhibits on
Civil War uniforms, World War I
and II equipment, and the history of
local U.S. Army installations, dating
back to their original German Army
use in the 1930s.
A few months later, however,
the events of Sept. 11 precipitated
new security measures that limited
public access to the collection. Still,
Amy Buenning Sturm
Mecki Snippen, of Stars and Stripes, and Larry Ford, Darmstadt’s Retiree Council president,
examine a U.S. military steel helmet on exhibit at the closing of the Griesheim
Veteran’s Memorial Museum March 30. Approximately 50 visitors came through the
volunteer-run museum on its final exhibition day to learn about and share memories
of military history.
Robinson and his 40-member group
persevered, and opened again to the
public in November 2003.
For three years, the group continued
to operate at Babenhausen until
in 2006 the closure of the Kaserne
prompted yet another change for
the dedicated historians and their
museum.
Lt. Col. David Astin, the U.S.
Army Garrison Darmstadt commander,
in fitting with the group’s
motto, to, “preserve history for history,”
granted permission for the
renamed Hessian-American Military
Historical Society to relocate to
Griesheim Kaserne. Over the course
of their final year, the group dedicated
itself to educating scouts, students
and German citizens on local
military history and expanding and
preserving its collection.
The museum now contains an
entire room dedicated to the signal
Soldiers who once lived and worked
in Darmstadt. Monika Hill and her
family, including 1-year-old son
Dominic, came to the museum’s
closing ceremony as a family outing
and was surprised to feel a connection
to the artifacts.
“I love history. But, with us all actually
being (in Germany) you feel
more of a connection with the museum
and actual events,” she said.
Dominic was the youngest visitor of
about 50 community members who
journeyed through the museum to
say farewell.
Visitors were treated to a preview
of a documentary the historical society
is now working on, with the
goal of preserving Darmstadt’s military
history in a medium beyond
the walls of Griesheim Hangar.
As visitors meandered through
the exhibits, many like Mecki Snippen
shared their own memories of
Darmstadt in the early years after
World War II. “We [the children]
used to line the streets,” Snippen
recalls, “and call out ‘cheving goom’
to the American Soldiers, with the
German pronunciation.”
Robinson explained that it is the
memories like Snippen’s, of local
interactions with Soldiers that the
museum has tried so hard to capture.
“There are not a lot of weapons in
our museum,” he said. “We try not
to concentrate so much on combat,
but on the Soldier, the things
around the Soldier, the letter home,
the cigarettes, etc.”
Robinson’s primary associate, the
late Deiter Clobes, dedicated the
later years of his life to the museum
and its efforts to preserve German-
American friendship because of a
simple chocolate bar given to him
by aSoldier in 1945. Robinson and
Clobes’ efforts were recognized Sunday
by Astin, who praised them for
keeping the friendship between Germans
and Americans alive through
their organization, and declared
Robinson himself, “a community
treasure.”
While Robinson doesn’t know
yet where he and his collection will
journey to next, he is grateful his
time in Darmstadt and the memories
he has made and has been able
to preserve. “I’ve called Darmstadt
pretty much my home all of my
adult life, since 1976 ... Wherever
I end up, somewhere, somehow,
someplace, there will be something
that keeps the memory of my time,
and the Germans and Americans in
Darmstadt going.”

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Series begins with discussion about
teentrendsinsubstance abuse
by Christine June
USAG KAISERSLAUTERN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Asamother of two, Sgt. 1st Class
Norma Mejia was looking for
answers and guidance when
she attended the Adolescent Training
for Parents class March 20 at the
learning center on Landstuhl Regional
Medical Center.
Discussing teen trends in substance
use, this class is a first in a series of
awareness training hosted by the U.S.
Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.
Classes will be held once a quarter,
said Heather Robinson, the garrison’s
Employee Assistance Program coordinator.
This program is a confidential
assessment and referral service to help
Department of the Army civilians,
retirees and their family members to
overcome personal or job-related difficulties.
“What I’m doing is identifying the
awareness months and then locating
the subject-matter experts in the area
to give presentations,” said Robinson,
who initiated this series of classes.
Presenting this first class was Ruth
Hines, the Adolescent Substance Abuse
Counseling Service clinical supervisor,
acontractorwiththe U.S. Army. She
supervises two ASACS counselors who
are faculty members at the Kaiserslautern
Middle and High schools. They
provide awareness classes and offer
free counseling services to students.
She first talked about inhalant use
among teenagers in conjunction with
National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness
Week, held this year March 16-22.
Other topics included alcohol and
drug use, harmful effects and signs of
use. Hines also explained how parents
and community members can make a
difference and what types of resources
are available here.
“It gave me more knowledge on
some of the things‘to keep my eye on,’”
said Mejia, who is a parent of a preteen
and teenager. She said she would recommend
this class to other parents.
About 15 garrison child and youth
service workers also attended the class.
Christine June
Heather Robinson, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Employee Assistance Program coordinator,
talks with parents and garrison child and youth services employees March 20 during
the Adolescent Training for Parents class at the learning center on Landstuhl Regional Medical
Center.
“We all want positive children – children
doing positive things and drugs
prevent them from doing that,” said
Michael Larkins, who has worked at
the Landstuhl Middle School and Teen
Center for five years.
Robinson said the next class will be
on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to be held
sometime in June at the Landstuhl
Learning Center. “I know about all
these resources in the community, and
I’m heretohelpandprovidesupport,”
Inhalant Abuse
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recognizing inhalant abuse, visit www.inhalants.
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said Robinson, who can be reached at
DSN 486-1710 or heather.robinson@
eur.army.mil.
Classes in this series fulfill one hour
of the annual three-hour mandatory
training requirement for DA civilians.
212th MPs to
support Iraq
operations
By Angelika Lantz
21STTSC PUBLIC AFFAIRS
It’s all about training. Training is what prepared
them for this day and training is what their mission
will be once they get downrange. The Soldiers of the
212th Military Police Company departed Rhine Ordnance
Barracks April 3 for a deployment in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
While in Iraq, the unit will assess and train the
Iraqi police force in its area of command, said Capt.
Jay Cash, 212th company commander. “We will train
them to be as good as they can be. The better they are,
the earlier we will be able to get out of Iraq as a nation.
Our job is to make them a success,” he said.
The 212th MPs plan to use the lessons learned during
the intense pre-deployment training and past experience
to train their Iraqi counterparts. “There is a
lot of experience here,” Cash said. “Most of these Soldiers
have already been downrange once or twice with
other units.”
The 212th MP Company is a subordinate unit of
the 18th MP Brigade’s 793rd MP Battalion, which falls
under the 21st Theater Sustainment Command headquartered
in Kaiserslautern. They returned to Kitzingen
from Afghanistan in May 2006, only to be moved
to McCulley Barracks, Wachernheim and from there
Angelika Lantz
Agroup of Soldiers from the 212th Military Police Company
waits April 3 at the Deployment Processing Center Kaiserslautern
to be bussed to Ramstein Air Base to board a plane that will
take them downrange.
to Wiesbaden Army Airfield. Now, the next time the
colors will be uncased will be downrange.
“We started from scratch, but everyone in our chain
of command is very aware of that and of the crucial
importance of training,” Cash said. “They have been
extremely supportive and given us every opportunity
to get every Soldier in the unit ready. Our deployment
was pushed back from January in order for us to complete
the training cycle.”
It appears to have worked. “I am ready to go,” said
squad leader Sgt. James Runner. “This is my first deployment,
but I am very confident inmysquad and in
their ability to do their mission.”
Their commander has another reason to be confident.“I’ve
been the company commander for almost a
year now, and I know every Soldier in this unit,” Cash
said. “I have been selected for the express purpose of
getting this unit ready to deploy, and ready we are.”
DFAS to help retirees
with pay concerns
IMCOM-Europe Public Affairs
A representative from Defense Finance
and Accounting System will be visiting installations
in Germany to assist retirees and
annuitants.
“This is good news for those living overseas
who do not have access to a toll-free number
for DFAS’ retired pay operations, which can
make it more difficult to resolve problems or
concerns they have about retired pay,” said
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Malone said the representative will have access
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Iraq security situation
improved, but still fragile
Spc. Daniel Herrara
Staff Sgt. Derrick Threatt prepares to hand out soccer balls to children during a medical operation in Sabah Nissan,
Iraq, March 27. Threatt is attached to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division.
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Spc. Lester Colley, 55th Signal Company, Combat Camera,
shows children a picture he took of them at a market in the
Al Rashid district of Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday.
Spc. Andrew Langley, 230th Military
Police Company, 720th MP Battalion,
18th MP Brigade, enjoys a game of
billiards at the Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Center on Forward Operating
Base Kalsu, Iraq. The 230th is deployed
to Iraq to train and advise Iraqi
police on community policing.
U.S. Air ForceTech. Sgt.William Greer
Spc. Rebecca Buck watches the street as she
provides perimeter security outside an Iraqi
police station in the Tarmiya Province of
Iraq March 30. Buck is an Army medic from
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st
Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker
Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Greg Pierot
Spc. Anthony Henderson
By Gerry J. Gilmore
AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE
WASHINGTON – Last year’s surge of U.S. troops into
Iraq has helped tamp down violence and improve security
there, but the situation remains fragile, the top U.S.
military and diplomatic officials in Iraq testified before
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee here Tuesday.
Although Iraq “obviously remains a violent country,
we do see progress in the security arena,” Army Gen. DavidH.Petraeus,
commander of Multinational Force Iraq,
told committee members.
Petraeus told the committee that he has recommended
a 45-day evaluation of the security situation in Iraq
after the surge forces have redeployed before decisions
are made concerning possible further troop reductions.
About 140,000 U.S. troops will remain in Iraq after the
remainder of the 30,000 or so surge forces leave Iraq at
the end of July.
The post-surge Iraq evaluation process “will be continuous,
with recommendations for further reductions
made as conditions permit,” Petraeus said.
“This approach does not allow establishment of a set
withdrawal timetable; however, it does provide the flexibility
those of us on the ground need to preserve the still
fragile security gains our troops have fought so hard and
sacrifice so much to achieve,” the general explained.
Withdrawing too many U.S. forces too quickly from
Iraq could jeopardize the progress made over the past
year, Petraeus said.
There was also a surge of around 100,000 Iraqi soldiers
and police in 2007, Petraeus pointed out. The Iraqis have
made great strides in deploying and employing those
forces, he said.
Yet, although improved, Iraqi security forces still cannot
defend Iraq or maintain security throughout the
country on their own, Petraeus said.
Recent Iraqi operations against insurgents in Basra
demonstrated the Iraqis’ increased capabilities, the general
said, but those operations also demonstrated that
work remains to be accomplished in the areas of logistics,
force enablers, staff development, and command
and control, he said.
Petraeus also praised contributions made by concerned
local citizens groups like the “Sons of Iraq,” who have
played a key role in the security efforts in their neighborhoods.
“With their assistance and with relentless pursuit of
al-Qaida in Iraq, the threat posed by AQI – while still lethal
and substantial – has been reduced significantly,” the
general said.
However, al-Qaida-aligned terrorists and Iranianbacked
criminals and other lawbreakers operating in Iraq
continue to threaten peace and stability, Petraeus said.
Al-Qaida chieftain Osama bin Laden and his lieutenants
have always viewed instability in Iraq as a situation to exploit,
the general explained, noting the terrorists would
use Iraq as a springboard to achieve broader influence
across the Middle East.
“It clearly is in our national interest to help Iraq prevent
the resurgence of al-Qaida in the heart of the Arab
world, to help Iraq resist Iranian encroachment on its
sovereignty, to avoid renewed ethno-sectarian violence
that could spill over Iraq’s borders and make the existing
refugee crisis even worse, and to enable Iraq to expand
its role in the regional and global economies,” Petraeus
said.
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work with its Iraqi partners “to secure the population
and to transition responsibilities to the Iraqis as quickly
as conditions permit, but without jeopardizing the security
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12 NEWS
Thursday, April 10, 2008 HP
Local center manages reuse of hazardous
materials, saves government $180,000
By ArtMcQueen
HERALD POST STAFF
If you work for the U.S.
government, chances are you
use or purchase hazardous
materials as part of your job
–you may not even realize it.
The role of one local office is
to save money by efficiently
redistributing hazardous material
throughout U.S. Army
Garrison Baden-Württemberg.
In this way, the Hazardous
Material Reuse Center, located
on Spinelli Barracks in
Mannheim, reduces wasteful
procurement of even more
HAZMAT; ever-rising disposal
costs are also kept to a
minimum. The center also
works with the safety and
Directorate of Public Works
offices to save the environment
by reducing the need for
HAZMAT.
George Spears admits his
team’s efforts can have a huge
impact on the environment,
but, he says, “we are conscious
environmentalists.”
“Our whole job is to minimize
hazardous materials getting
on post, prevent accidental
spills, reduce stockpiling of
HAZMAT, reduce the costs to
the Army, and work together
to find alternate materials that
are more environmentally
friendly,” the USAG Baden-
Württemberg HAZMAT
manager said.
The center’s efforts resulted
in savings of nearly $180,000
last year from procurement
savings alone, as recovered
material is distributed for
free.
Hazardous materials include
but are not limited to:
solvents, antifreeze, brake
fluid, petroleum products
and cleaning supplies such
as degreasers. “Basically anything
found in a motor pool,”
Art McQueen
The shelves at the Hazardous Material Reuse Center on Spinelli Barracks in Mannheim are stocked with chemicals
that can be redistributed to offices and units in lieu of a costly purchase.
Spears said.
“But that is not all,” added
Dave Refosco, Hazardous Materials
Management System
program manager. Common
office supplies – such as copier
and laser printer toner, paint
pens, furniture polish, spray
glue and floor cleaners qualify
as hazardous materials.
The center reclaims equipment
and materials primarily
from units that are deploying,
relocating or drawing down.
“Usually the unit does not
have the manpower or transportation
to take care of their
excess stuff,” Refosco said.
The HMRC can help with
minimizing waste by providing
shelf-life extensions for
existing materials units have
on hand, and assistance on
avoiding some big commander
liabilities, Spears said.
“If HAZMAT is improperly
stored, there are health and
safety liabilities for the commander
– such as for spills,”
he said. “Units should not
stockpile HAZMAT.”
Those with excess, or a valid
mission need for hazardous
materials should make the
HMRC their first stop, Spears
said.
“Units should check with
us before purchasing any
sort of HAZMAT,” Refosco
said. “Some of it is extremely
expensive, we have had specialized
oils that cost $1,100
a barrel. Even equipment – a
secondary HAZMAT containment
for example – costs
at a minimum, $1,200 brand
new.”
The inventory is based on
all the excess the team recovers,
he said, and the inventory
changes every day. Further
savings to the government
and the environment, come
from reducing the cost of
disposal. Hazardous materials
can’t be legally buried or
poured down the drain.
“A good rule of thumb is
that the cost of disposal equals
about 10 times the procurement
cost,” Spears said. “It’s
costly, and the price is just
going to go up; it never gets
cheaper.”
Guiding their efforts are
the final governing standards
for Germany. The document
combines the most stringent
guidelines on hazardous materials
handling, from both
the United States and Germany,
into one document.
“Everyone has to comply with
it,” Refosco said.
The center has the expertise,
which they are eager to
share with any Department of
Defense organization in the
garrison footprint.
“Wewill go to a unit and assist
them with shelf-life management,
storage procedures
and help them with their spill
plans anytime,” Refosco said.
“This is like a courtesy inspection
to help them pass, and
keep them in compliance with
the final governing standards
for Germany.”
Units do not have to fill out
any paperwork once they have
contacted us and we have determined
what items have
potential further use. The
HMRC tracks itfromthere.
Cliff Shumate, materials
handler, said the center’s
mandate will soon expand
with responsibility for tracking
all hazardous material in
the garrison “from the cradle
to the grave.”
Reuse Center
Operating Hours
Turn-in and Issue:
8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday
Screening Property:
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Services
wAccepts excess HAZMAT
wRedistributes excess material
wProvides shelf life information for
HAZMAT and submit samples for
testing
wCentralized facility for Material
Safety Data Sheets
wProvides pick-up and delivery for
HAZMAT
wProvides labels and placards
Items Accepted
wChemicals and solvents (FSC 6810)
wMiscellaneous chemical specialties
(FSC 6850)
wCleaning compounds and detergents
(FSC 7930)
wPaints, dopes, varnishes and related
products (FSC 8010)
wPreservative and sealing compounds
(FSC 8030)
wAdhesives (FSC 8040)
wOils and greases – cutting, lubricating
and hydraulic (FSC 9150)
Items not accepted
wRadioactive material
wInfectious substances
wAmmunition and explosives
wExpired shelf-life material
wChemical defense equipment
wDrugs and biological waste
A new system, called the
Hazardous Materials Management
System, is scheduled
for implementation later this
year. The joint and inter-agency
Web-based system tracks
the procurement, storing, distribution,
use and disposition
of hazardous materials and
waste.
“In the future, we will have
to approve all unit purchases
of HAZMAT, whether it is
ordered through the supply
chain or using an IMPAC
card. This will enable us to
save even more than last year,”
Shumate said.
Contact the HMRC
at DSN 384-6607 or civ.
0621-730-6606.
National Health Care Decisions Day to be held in Heidelberg
By Capt. Allison Pliske
LEGAL ASSISTANCE ATTORNEY
April 16 has been declared National
Health Care Decisions Day to educate
Americans regarding their health care
decisions.
The goal istoensureeveryonehas
the opportunity to express their wishes
regarding health care treatment in
case they are unable to communicate
with health care professionals at the
time of treatment.
The staff of the Patton Legal Center
will be at Heidelberg Hospital April
16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., to assist eligible clients
with completing their advance
medical directives. Active-duty service
members, retirees and their family
members can consult with an attorney
or paralegal on a walk-in basis.
All services will be provided without
appointment and on a first come first
served basis in front of the pharmacy
at the Heidelberg Hospital.
Patton Legal Center provides a
number of relevant health care legal
services to eligible members of the
Heidelberg community.
These services include drafting estate
planning documents which include
two types of documents known
as advanced medical directives. AMDs
provide clients the opportunity to appoint
health care agents and to reduce
to writing a variety of end of life decisions.
For information about the services
available at Patton Legal Center in
support of National Health Care Decisions
Day or for other services provided,
contact the staff at DSN 373-5058,
or stop by Patton Legal Center, Building
107 on Patton Barracks.

HP
Thursday, April 10, 2008
LEISURE
13
The island of flowers
stance offers nearby vacation option
Constance, approximately 170 miles
m Heidelberg, is located on the shores
Lake Constance and the River Rhine,
d its proximity to Switzerland, Ausand
Liechtenstein make it an ideal
ay destination and touring base for
ons in the surrounding region. In ada
variety of museums, restaurants and
shopping opportunities, visitors can two nearby
islands, one of which is known for its magnificent sculptures made of
flowers.
Rosgarten Museum
Those interested in the history of work and urban development from
the Middle Ages to the present day should visit the Rosgarten Museum,
housed in a former butcher’s guildhall. The Gothic building now serves
as a venue for events and exhibitions on medieval art, urban development
and life and work from the Middle Ages to the present day. This
municipal historical museum is located in the pedestrian area very close
to the main railway station.
Lake Constance Sea Life Center and Natural History Museum
At the Sea Life Center in Constance you can go on a fascinating journey
through underwater worlds and view an amazing variety of around
3,000 fresh and saltwater fish. The Lake Constance Natural History Museum
is located in the same building as the Sea Life Center, right on the
shores of the lake. You can learn about the origins of Lake Constance, the
local environment and the lake’s flora and fauna.
Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology
The Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology is housed in a
former Benedictine abbey in the Petershausen district of Constance. The
museum’s collections cover three floors and contain exhibits on archaeological
findings from the region. There is a particular focus on medieval
artifacts and the archaeology of the Lake Constance region.
Culinary Delights
The stunning scenery and culinary delights of the region make a visit
to Lake Constance a treat for all the senses. There’s something to suit
all tastes, whether you want to dine on regional, international or haute
cuisine and almost all restaurants in the area draw inspiration from the
abundance of fish in the lake.
At the “Zum guten Hirten” tavern in the town center, you can dine in
cosy surroundings on regional specialties and freshly caught fish.
The magnificent location right on the shores of the lake brings many
visitors to the Seerestaurant at the Inselhotel, which serves a variety of
regional and international cuisine.
The Staader Fährhaus restaurant, located near the sailing and fishing
port, offers diners a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The
restaurant is in a small, historical blue building and mainly serves a mix
of Asian and French cuisine.
Shopping
The town of Constance is one of the best shopping destinations in the
Lake Constance area. If the weather is poor there is the Lago shopping
center, which has a wide selection of stores, while nice days are ideal for a
shopping spree in the pedestrian zone with its fantastic range of shops.
The Lago shopping center is located near the lakeshore, not far from
the town center. You will find almost everything you could wish for in
shops ranging from well-known chains to intimate boutiques, covering a
total of 22,500 square meters. In Constance’s town center, Husstrasse is a
shopper’s delight where you can find a wide selection of the latest fashion
retailers and exclusive shops.
Nearby Islands
The islands of Reichenau and Mainau are surrounded by the emeraldgreen
waters of Lake Constance and set against the backdrop of the Alps.
Reichenau Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, illustrates the
religious and cultural role played by the abbey in the Middle Ages. The
monks’ illuminations are famous around the world.
As for Mainau, the “island of flowers,” vibrant blooms with lush tropical
and subtropical vegetation are the main attraction. With thousands of
different colors, shapes and fragrances, it is a unique experience for the
senses.
Featuring colorful displays of Mediterranean and exotic flowers,
Mainau Island is a true paradise
turalists and nature lovers, with a
theme every year. The island’s “G
School” offers an interactive learn
experience for school and pre-sch
groups.
For more information about th
Lake Constance area, visit www.
konstanz.de,or e-mail the tourism
office at info@ti.konstanz.de.
SOURCE: German National Tourist Board

14 FAMILY & CULTURE
Thursday, April 10, 2008 HP
GERMANCOOKING
Asparagus with Ham Wraps and Vinaigrette
(Spargel mit Schinkenpäckchen
und Vinaigrette)
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
w7oz. ham (cooked ham)
w8 slices ham (cooked ham)
w3.5 oz. green grapes
w16 white asparagus spears
w1/2 cup heavy cream
w1 small leek
wjuice from 1 lemon
w1/2 sheet of gelatin
w2 tablespoons Madeira
w1.5 oz. white grape juice
w1teaspoon vinegar
w1teaspoon brandy
w1 tablespoon sour cream
w1 pea-size dab of mustard
w3 tablespoons butter
w1/2 teaspoon pink/red peppercorns
Preparation:
wRemove the skins from the grapes, halve them and remove the
seeds.
wPeel the asparagus and cook in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
Remove the asparagus from the water and keep warm.
wWhip heavy cream until stiff. Cut the leek in thin strips and cook in
boiling water for two minutes.
wCut the ham into chunks and purée it in a food processor or mixer.
Dissolve the gelatin in two tablespoons hot water.
wCombine the puréed ham with the Madeira and gelatin until
smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Carefully fold
under the whipped cream.
wPlace ham slices on work surface, distribute the ham purée among
the eight slices and fold them to form small wraps.Tie up the ham
wraps with the leek strips. Keep cool.
wHeat lemon and grape juice in a small saucepan. Add vinegar,
brandy and sour cream and simmer until the sauce is reduced to
about a third.
wRemove from stove, stir in the mustard and butter.
wAdd the grapes and peppercorns to the sauce and stir to combine.
wServe asparagus with ham wraps and vinaigrette on a warm plate.
SOURCE: www.germanfoods.org
DEAR MS.
Vicki
Vicki Johnson is military
spouse and a clinical social
worker with more than 12
years experience working
with families in crisis. To
contact Ms. Vicki, e-mail her at
dearmsvicki@yahoo.com.
Dear Ms. Vicki,
Icontemplated about writing you
because often it seems that many
women write in and do nothing but
complain. I am a male writer who
is a military spouse. I never chose to
join but am supporting my wife. It
has been tough. More like hell, but
I’m hanging in here. I have taken
care of the three children over the
past five years especially because
my wife has been gone three of the
five years. She just returned late last
year and now will be redeploying
again this fall. I’m sure this will
ruin our marriage. This is not a
man issue; this is just the truth.
My marriage won’t stand another
deployment. How long am I suppose
to be lonely and ignore that I
wanted and need a wife? This is not
what I envisioned for my family.
She doesn’t like the Marine Corps
by any means, she is just continuing
with this journey. I think she knows
this is not good for our marriage
and knows how I feel; she is just
hell-bent on doing what she wants
to do.
Ilove my wife, but I think I have
come to the end of my road on this
journey. I don’t believe in divorce,
but I think divorce may be the only
option. Do you have any advice for:
Non-Complaining Husband?
Dear Husband,
Ihope you can relay the same
message with the same passion to
your wife. She needs to hear it.
Deployments are tough on everyone
– marriages, relationships
and children. I know firsthand.
You haveexperienced many absences
in a relatively short period
of time. Your wife has endured
many deployments, too. She is
probably coping with this “deployment
mode” by focusing only on
the next deployment and nothing
else. This could be protection for
her emotionally in some way.
I think you both need to seek
marital counseling, or any marriage
retreats would be helpful,
too. Additionally, I would also
recommend individual counseling
for you and your wife. Oftentimes
it will help if you can have some
one to talk to and can depend on
for support. Your wife may need
this, too. Don’t have a knee-jerk
reaction. Try every avenue before
you call it quits on your marriage.
Dear Ms. Vicki,
Iam15yearsoldand have been
dating the same boy for two years.
My parents seem to be OK with it.
Now my motherseems to be tripping
about our relationship and
watching me all of the time. We use
to be able to hang out in our family
room and watch movies. Now I
have to keep every light on and stay
in view of everyone.
I think it’s my fault because I told
my mom Iwantedto have sex. My
boyfriend is not forcing me, we just
know this is the next step. I thought
my parents would support me, but
now this has caused a lot of conflict.
My boyfriend doesn’t even want
to visit me at my house any more
because my parents are being mean
to him. What can I do to smooth
things over with my parents?
From: Confident Teen
Dear Confident,
The nextstepforyouand your
boyfriend is not sex! Why would
you think that’s the next step?
The nextstepispreparingfor
the ACTs and SATs. Start discussing
college options with your
parents and schools counselors
and get involved with school and
community activities. These are
options that will make you feel
good about whom you are and
build your esteem. Sex won’t do
that!
Listen, “if you give a dance you
have to pay the band.” In other
words, there are consequences to
our actions both good and bad.
What if you get pregnant or get a
sexually transmitted disease – even
more a disease that is not curable?
More often than not, the young
man disappears, never to be seen
again. You deserve more than that.
Youhaveabrightfuture ahead
of you. Don’t ruin it. True love
can wait. So, your boyfriend is
too upset to come to your home
because he doesn’t like the way
your parents treat him. He’ll get
over it. You are not responsible
for his happiness. Stick with your
parents – they know what’s best. I
do applaud you for being honest
with your mother about your
intentions. Keep being honest, but
don’t have sex. Don’t mess up your
future. You’ll look back on this
and realize you really didn’t love
this guy at all. Do the right thing;
keep your mind open and your
legs closed.
Strong Bonds helps couples improve relationships
By Pamela McBride
CINCHOUSE.COM
Dealing with deployment can be difficult,
particularly for new military spouses. However,
reunion after deployment can be as challenging as
it is joyful.
Like many other military couples, Danelle and
Christopher Yarborough had a difficult time adjusting
to being together again when he returned
in November from a 15-month tour in Iraq. But
thankfully, the Army proactively helps couples
build stronger relationships even through the most
challenging times.
“The Army gives Soldiers its best equipment
and training to help them prepare for war; Strong
Bonds, which helps the Soldier and family, is
among that training,” said Chaplain Carleton Birch,
deputy installation chaplain at Fort Drum, N.Y.
Led byunit chaplains, Strong Bonds helps couples
learn and practice communication techniques
that will improve their daily interaction. It covers
how to communicate effectively, discuss sensitive
issues, avoid toxic communication patterns, solve
problems, manage conflict and accept differing
points of view.
“When Chris’ unit offered the Strong Bonds
training we were having problems and thought
it might help us,” said Danelle, who delivered
their first child just a few days before her husband
deployed. “We had already attended Strong Bonds
in the third month we were married, but I guess we
didn’t pay attention enough. We went to our second
training after being married two years and completing
a 15-month deployment.”
It was different the second time around, she said.
“That time, we expected more than just a free
trip and came away with a better understanding of
each other’s perspective,” she said. “He had a greater
appreciation for what I had to do at home with the
baby by myself, and I learned how hard it was for
him to have been alone while he was away from
home.”
During Strong Bonds training,couples also learn
to fight fairly when arguments arise.
“The speaker-listener technique forces each
person to practice being in only one of those roles
at a time and essentially teaches a calm way to
argue,” said Tiffany Miller, a five-year Army Reserve
wife. “We learned that sometimes we have to take
atimeout so arguments don’t escalate and we get
ourselves into trouble.”
Just as important as what is taught is the setting
in which it takes place.
“With the stress of 15-month deployments and
only 12 months at home, things get busier and
crazier and there is less time to talk. Strong Bonds
events are honeymoon-quality, with top hotels,
top trainers and on-site child care,” said Birch, who
started a Family Life program in Korea. “With the
weekend being paid for by the Army, the question
is: Why not take it?”
Strong Bonds will be available around U.S. Army
Garrison Baden-Württemberg soon.
Contact your local chaplain for more information
about dates and how to get involved.

HP
Thursday, April 10, 2008
ENTERTAINMENT
15
April 10
Spring Mini Bazaar –Choose from a
variety of European gift items, including
antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, oil paintings
and more at the Landstuhl Community
Club through April 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. DSN
486-7244, civ. 06371-86-7244.
Hold ‘Em or Fold ‘Em –HeadtoTheCove
on Sullivan Barracks in Mannheim for a
Texas Hold‘em PokerTournament and
Dinner. First place wins a $500 gift card
and moves on to the online final tournament
sponsored by the Army Recreation
Machine Program. DSN 385-2884, civ.
0621-730-2884, www.mwrpromotions.
com.
April 11
Black Forest Music Festival – 25
locations all over the Black Forest invite
music lovers to concerts from classical to
jazz by internationally known orchestras
and artists. Civ. 07441-86-4716, www.
schwarzwald-musikfestival.de.
All in the Timing –Head to Off Main
StreetTheater on Coleman Barracks in
Mannheim to see this critically acclaimed,
award-winning play full of comedy sketches
that combine wit, intellect, satire and
just plain fun. Dinner performances will be
held April 11, 12, 18 and 19 with dinner at
6:30 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. A regular
performance is schedule for April 13, 3 p.m.
DSN 373-5020, civ. 06221-17-5020, www.
roadsidetheater.com.
April 12
Castle Spring Festival – Head to
Ludwigsburg for the international
Baden-Württemberg festival in the forum
in the palace gardens, palace and Schloss
Monrepos for concerts, musical theater,
drama and dance through April 13. Civ.
07141-93-9636, www. schlossfestspiele.de.
Spring Festival –Head to Stuttgart
through May 4 for a folk festival
atmosphere on the CannstattWasen.
0711-52089-3300, www.stuttgarterfruehlingsfest.de.
Paris Express –Affectionately known as
the City of Lights, Paris evokes images of
romance, adventure and culture. With its
innumerable museums, cafes, stores and
specialty shops, excitement is around every
corner. Experience the one and only Paris.
This tour includes a two-hour sight-seeing
tour, and entrance to the first level of
the EiffelTower. USO DSN 385-2082, civ.
0621-730-3468, www.uso.org/rheinneckar.
Black Forest –Our first stop is to a factory
where you can watch artists blow a custom
made glass vase for you.The next stop is
Triberg, the unofficial capital of cuckoo
clocks. Nature lovers can climb a portion
of the highest waterfall in Germany, or
simply take a camera for fabulous photo
opportunities.USO DSN 385-2082, civ.
GET OUT!
area events
0621-730-3468, www.uso.org/rheinneckar.
Heidelberg City Orientation – Join the
USO for a fun and cultural day. Learn how
to travel to Heidelberg by Strassenbahn.
Stroll through the ancient streets of this
romantic and famous university town.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon shopping at
shops on the longest street in Heidelberg.
USO DSN 385-2082, civ. 0621-730-3468,
www.uso.org/rheinneckar.
Keukenhof Flower Garden Express –
Kaiserslautern Army Outdoor Recreation.
DSN 493-4117, civ. 0631-3406-4117.
Skydiving in Bitburg –Kaiserslautern
Army Outdoor Recreation. DSN 493-4117,
civ. 0631-3406-4117.
April 13
Fine Arts Fair –Head to Frankfurt’s Messe
complex for one of the premier art showcases
around the world for up-and-coming
artists. www.fineartfairfrankfurt.info.
Indoor Rock Climbing –Kaiserslautern
Army Outdoor Recreation. DSN 493-4117,
civ. 0631-3406-4117.
April 15
Ladenburg Orientation –Inthe past,
Ladenburg has been an ancient Roman
capital, a busy medieval city and a thriving
16th century trade center. After a
walking tour of the city, enjoy the lovely
half-timbered Market Square, and many
quaint restaurants. USO DSN 385-2082, civ.
0621-730-3468, www.uso.org/rheinneckar.
Rap Concert –See platinum recording
artistTwista at the Ramstein Enlisted
Club at 10 p.m.Twista will also perform in
Schweinfurt April 16 and in Grafenwöhr
April 17.
April 17
Baroque Festival –Head to Stuttgart
for great baroque world theater featuring
madrigals about wars and amours, a
nightmare inVenice, songs which lead
from Mount Olympus directly to Hell, and
an opera which concerns the triumph of
music and love. Civ. 0711-239-1395, www.
stuttgart-barock.de.
April 18
Shopping in France –The first stop
will be at a farmer’s market in Haguenau,
where you’ll find a large selection soaps,
herbs, pastries and fresh produce. Then to
the Cora, a shopping center you can shop
for fine French foods, cheeses and wine. In
the afternoon it’s off to Soufflenheim for
traditional ovenproof Alsatian pottery. USO
DSN 385-2082, civ. 0621-730-3468, www.
uso.org/rheinneckar.
Alternative Rock Concert – SeeHollowell
at the HeidelbergTeen Center on Patrick
HenryVillage at 7:30 p.m.The band will
also perform at Kaiserslautern’s Armstrong
Club April 19 at 9 p.m.
April 19
Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Ball –
TheGermany Alumni Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity will hold its 2008
Krimson and Kream Scholarship Benefit
Ball at theVillage Pavilion in Heidelberg.
Proceeds from the event will go toward
scholarships for DoDDS students. Donation:
$35. Civ. 0160-9916-2144.
Knight’s Meal –Enjoy a feast at the medieval
castle Auerbach. Savor a five-course
meal and enjoy the revelry of medieval
times. www.uso.org/rheinneckar.
Night of Museums –Art-rich Düsseldorf
opens its museums late into the night.
Experience all the city’s many collections
have to offer. www. nacht-der-museen.de.
April 20
Spring Festival in Munich –Head to
Munich’sThereseinwiese through May 6.
www.muencher-volksfeste.de/FF.htm.
April 21
Stuttgart Spring Beer Festival –Head
to the CanstatterWasen in Stuttgart
through May 13 to celebrate the coming of
spring. www.stuttgarter-fruelingsfest.de.
April 25
Schwetzingen Festival –Head to the
Schwetzingen Palace through June 10 to
see a variety of operas and concerts. Civ.
07221-929-4990, www.schwetzingerfestspiele.de.
April 25
Mannheim May Fair –Through May 6,
regional consumer goods exhibition for
trade, traveling, health, nutrition, house
construction more at the Maimarktgelände
in Mannheim. Horse jump competition May
2-4. Civ. 0621-42-5090, www.maimarktmannheim.de.
Ongoing
Impressions of China – A photo exhibit
with works by Annette Obermeyer will
be on display in the ChineseTea House in
Luisenpark in Mannheim through April 13.
www.stadtpark-mannheim.de.
Spring Music Festival –Heidelberg’s
12th annual festival runs through April 25.
Around 80 international artists and groups
will perform throughout the area. www.
heidelberger-fruehling.de.
Wine and Gourmet Festival –Enjoy
regional delicacies and wine inTrier and
Koblenz through April 28. http://weingourmetfestival.de.
Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial
–Visit the resting place of 10,489
of our Soldiers and airmen who gave their
lives inWWII. Civ. 0033-387-920732, www.
abmc.gov.
coming to
THEATERS
NIM’S ISLAND
(Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin) Anything can
happen on Nim’s island, a magical place ruled
byayoung girl’s imagination. It is an existence
that mirrors that of her favorite literary
character, Alex Rover – the world’s greatest
adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of
the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the
big city.When Nim’s father goes missing
from their island, a twist of fate brings her together
with Alexandra. Now they must draw
courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover,
and find strength in one another to conquer
Nim’s island. Rated PG (adventure action, brief language) 95 minutes
OVER HER DEAD BODY
(Paul Rudd, Eva Longoria) Devastated when
his fiancée Kate is killed on their wedding day,
Henry reluctantly agrees to consult a psychic
named Ashley at the urging of his sister Chloe.
Despite his skepticism over her psychic abilities,
Henry finds himself falling hard for Ashley, and
vice versa. But there is a big snag. Ashley is
being haunted by Kate’s ghost, who considers
it her heavenly duty to break up Henry and
Ashley’s fledgling romance, if it is the last thing
she does on this earthly plane. Rated PG-13
(sexual content, language) 97 minutes
PLAYING THIS WEEK
Heidelberg
April 10 - RAMBO (R) 7 p.m.
April 11 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG) 6:30 p.m.; OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
April 12 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG) 2 p.m.; OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 5 p.m.;
THE EYE (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
April 13 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG) 2 p.m.; THE EYE (PG-13) 5 p.m.
April 14 - UNTRACEABLE (R) 7 p.m.
April 15 - OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 16 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG) 4:30 p.m.; OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 17 - THE EYE (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Mannheim
April 10 - RAMBO (R) 7 p.m.
April 11 - THE EYE (PG-13) 7 p.m.; 21 (PG-13) 9:30 p.m.
April 12 - OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 2 p.m.; 21 (PG-13) 4:30 p.m.;
THE EYE (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.; UNTRACEABLE (R) 10 p.m.
April 13 - OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 2 p.m.; 21 (PG-13) 4:30 p.m.;
THE EYE (PG-13) 7:30 p.m.
April 14 - UNTRACEABLE (R) 7 p.m.
April 15 - OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 16 - 21 (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 17 - THE EYE (PG-13) 7 p.m.
Darmstadt
April 11 - COLLEGE ROADTRIP (G) 7 p.m.
April 12 - UNTRACEABLE (R) 7 p.m.
April 13 - THE EYE (PG-13) 4 p.m.
Vogelweh
April 10 - CLOVERFIELD (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 11 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG-13) 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.; THE EYE (PG-13) 10:30 p.m.
April 12 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG) 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.; UNTRACEABLE (R) 10:30 p.m.
April 13 - NIM’S ISLAND (PG-13) 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; OVER HER DEAD BODY
(PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 14 - THE EYE (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 15 - OVER HER DEAD BODY (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 16 - THE EYE (PG-13) 7 p.m.
April 17 - UNTRACEABLE (R) 7 p.m.
THEATER INFORMATION
Patrick HenryVillage, Heidelberg , 06221-27-238
SchuhTheater, Mannheim, 0621-730-1790
Darmstadt, 06151-691790
GalaxyTheater,Vogelweh, 0631-50017
Visit www.aafes.com for updated listings and more movie descriptions

16 COMMUNITY
Thursday, April 10, 2008 HP
community
HIGHLIGHTS
Motorcycle Safety Day
There will be a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day,
“What Right Looks Like,”April 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in
the SchuhTheater Parking Lot on Sullivan Barracks in
Mannheim. All are invited, including non-bikers, for
the bike show, skills test and competition, barbecue
and kid’s area.
Professional Development
TheCivilian Human Resource Agency Europe, Human
Resource Development Division offers professional
development and training opportunities at various
locations in Europe. The courses are open to DA
civilians, local national employees and military. The
tuition cost is free for these courses.Visit http://
cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/eur/index.htm and click
on“Training & Development”then click on“HRDD
Courses in Europe”to see current and potential
courses in Europe.
Military and Family Life Consultants
MFLC are available to help service members, spouses,
family members children and staff address:
Marriage and relationship issues, stress and anxiety,
depression, grief and loss; daily life issues.
Consultations and trainings are free and anonymous.
No records are kept. Helping you is our priority.
After-hours and weekend appointments are available
and group or off-site meetings can be arranged.
For more information call your local MFLC at civ.
0151-10448433 or 0175-6011985.
local
EMPLOYMENT
Job Fair
TheKaiserslautern job fair is set for April 17, 9
a.m.-4 p.m. at Kazabra Club,Vogelweh Bldg. 2057.
More than 20 employers, including FMWR, will be
represented at this event, and will be seeking to
fill U.S. and NATO positions. DSN 493-4187, civ.
0631-3406-4187.
Bookkeeper
Community Support Association is seeking a bookkeeper
for the Artisans’Boutique in Heidelberg. Ask
for details at the Artisans’Boutique or send your
resume by April 30 to: CSA, CMR 419 Box 1459, APO
AE 09102.
Java Café
Java Café will soon open on Rhine Ordnance Barracks
and is now hiring. DSN 489-6000, civ. 0631-536-6000.
Instructors
Skies Unlimited Program is seeking instructors in
art, all musical instruments, photography, all dance,
gymnastics, tumbling, martial arts, car/bicycle
maintenance, languages, sewing, computer skills and
more. DSN 486-5412, civ. 06371-86-5412.
Counselor
Heidelberg ACAP Center seeks a counselor to provide
transition and job assistance counseling, and conduct
pre-separation briefings and training seminars.
cathy.banks1@us.army.mil, DSN 370-7505, civ.
06221-57-7505.
Summer Camp Counselors
wHeidelberg School-Age Services for June 2-Aug. 22.
DSN 370-8994, civ. 06221-57-8994.
wHeidelberg Middle School /Teen Program for June
9-Aug. 8. Apply at NAF Employment Office or call DSN
388-9693, civ. 06221-338-9396.
DARMSTADT
Education
wACSClasses –Stress Management,
April 15, 9-10:30 a.m.;Thrift
Savings Plan, April 10, 10 a.m.-
noon.; Budgeting forYour Future
and Credit Management, April 17,
10 a.m.-noon; Anger Management,
April 23, 9-10:30 a.m. DSN 348-6440,
civ. 06151-69-6440.
wSchool Registration –OnApril
25,Wiesbaden Middle School will
host an all-schools (complex) registration
in the school’s gym, 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Representatives from the bus
office will also be available to answer
questions regarding transportation.
Community
wOutreach Day –The U.S. Consulate
in Frankfurt and the Defense Finance
and Accounting Service will be available
April 16 at Army Community
Service to assist with passports, social
security cards, vaterans’benefits
and legal matters. DSN 348-6613,
civ. 06151-69-7410.
wSpring Clean-Up – Darmstadt’s
final spring clean-up is April 21-25.
wCountdown to Closure –“Blast
the Beat,”beginning at 6 p.m. April
24 at the Darmstadt Bowling Center.
Theevening will include a karaoke
contest,“Pictionary”in the Pair-A-
Dice Lounge,“Bring it On”playing
in the Party Room, and family cosmic
bowling all evening.
wParent-Child Lock-in –Parents
are invited to bring their children for
a night of family bonding and fun
in honor of Child Abuse Prevention
Awareness Month April 25, 8 p.m.-8
a.m. Register with ACS in advance:
DSN 348-6440.
wChapel Decommissioning –
Cambrai-Fritsch Kaserne Chapel’s
award presentation and decommissioning
service is April 27, 10:30 a.m.
Theprogram will last until noon and
will be followed by an all-service fellowship
luncheon at the Escape Club.
Note: Darmstadt chapel services will
continue after the formal decommissioning
until May 25.
wBank Hours –OnApril 30, the
Community Bank on Cambrai-Fritsch
Kaserne will open at 11 a.m. and the
Kelley Barracks Community Bank will
open at 11:30 a.m., due to training.
KAISERSLAUTERN
Education
wArmy Community Service
–Boot Camp for Dads, April 14, 11
a.m.; ManagingYour Assets, April 15,
9 a.m.; Autism Support Group, April
15, 6 p.m.; Newcomers’Orientation,
April 16, 9 a.m. DSN 493-4203, civ.
0631-3406-4203.
Community
wVolunteers Needed –Army
Community Service needs volunteers
for the Special Olympics Spring
Games May 6. DSN 493-4094,
katharine.m.sharpe@eur.army.mil.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
wEqual Opportunity Office –The
Kaiserslautern EEO will be closed
April 10-11 for training.Those wanting
to initiate a pre-complaint on
these days can do so by contacting
the Heidelberg EEO at 373-5394.
www.kaiserslautern.army.mil.
wNational Prayer Breakfast –
The chaplain’s office hosts the 2008
National Prayer Breakfast May 1,
7-8:30 a.m., at the Armstrong Community
Club, Bldg. 1178 onVogelweh
Housing.Tickets are $5 and can be
purchased at any garrison directorate
and the Chaplain’s Office, Bldg. 2919
on Pulaski Barracks. DSN 493-4098.
HEIDELBERG
Education
wACSClasses – PCSYour Career,
April 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Intro toWord,
April 15, 17, 22 and 24, 5-6:30 p.m.;
FLAG Cultural Adaptation Class, April
14-15 and 19; Reintegration Brief,
April 14, 9 a.m.; PCS Briefing, April
15, 12:30-3 p.m.; Bringing Baby
Home, April 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m.; Checkbook Management, April
18, 9-11 a.m. DSN 370-6883, civ.
06221-57-6883.
wReal World Session –Heidelberg
Middle School preparation for college
and post-high school life. April 13,
4p.m.
wOn-Site Graduate Degrees –The
University of Phoenix at Patton Education
Center is enrolling students for
a Master of Arts in education-teacher
certification and Master of Business
Administration. Classes start April
29 and 30. DSN 373-7650, civ.
06221-588-0492.
wDoDDS Registration –Atthe
Village Pavilion, April 17, 9 a.m.-5
p.m., April 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
wRed Cross –First aid, adult, child
and infant cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
and automated external
defibrillator class April 19, 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Cost: $40. Register at the American
Red Cross, Heidelberg Shopping
Center, Bldg. 3850, Room 263. DSN
370-1760, civ. 06221-57-8711.
wDigital Photography Class –The
Middle SchoolTeen Program will host
guest instructor Rick Bumgardner
April 19 at the Lions Den, Bldg. 4533
on PHV, at 10 a.m.The class is free to
students in sixth to 12th grade. Civ.
06221-338-9396.
Community
wSpring Clean-up –Heidelberg’s
spring clean-up is April 14-18.
wMass in Spanish –April 19,
6:30 p.m. at MarkTwainVillage
Chapel. Choir practice is at 5 p.m.
Civ. 06221-751859, evening; day
0177-6748-775.
wCommunity Flea Market –The
Heidelberg Rod and Gun club hosts a
flea market/yard sale April 19, 8 a.m.
wNational Library Week –Head
to the European Regional Library
Support Center on MarkTwainVillage
for the following events: 60th
Anniversary Celebration, April 14,
6p.m.; Military History Book Club,
April 15, 6 p.m.; Genealogy 101 with
Diana Ortega, April 16, 4 p.m.;World
Film Night, April 17, 6 p.m. DSN
370-8560.
wHousing Office Closure –The
Housing Services Office located on
the top floor of the housing office
will be closed April 21 for renovation.
For emergencies only: DSN
387-3346, civ. 06221-4380-3346.
wVolksmarch –The Heidelberg
InternationalWandering Club’s
next meeting is April 14, 7 p.m., in
Oftersheim. Sign up for upcoming
trips to Luxembourg, Salzgitter,
Prague and Gauting.The Kiddie
Volksmarch will take place April 26 at
the Patrick HenryVillage library. Civ.
06227-841226, www.HIWC.de.
wChild Abuse Prevention Month
–Child Lights Celebration, April 16,
6-8 p.m., at Patrick HenryVillage
Pavilion Banquet Hall featuring a
singing presentation from various
community organizations.Teens!
Change isYour Choice Presentations,
April 22, 8:30-9:15 a.m. for eighth
graders at Heidelberg Middle School,
April 22, 1:30-2:15 p.m. for ninth
graders at Heidelberg High School,
and April 23, 6-8 p.m. for parents.
Reservations: 06221-57-6883.
wFuel Ration Card Briefing –Find
out how to use the new fuel ration
cards that will replace the fuel
coupons this summer at a briefing
April 23, 9:30-11 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.,
at the Patrick HenryVillage theater.
www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sites/
news/fuelcard.asp.
wMOPS – Mothers for Preschoolers
is soon to come to MarkTwainVillage
Chapel in September. Mothers
are needed for the steering team.
scjfugate@yahoo.com.
wVolunteers Needed –The
Artisans’Boutique on the Heidelberg
Shopping Center is looking for
volunteers to workTuesday-
Friday for three -six hour shifts.
Civ. 0175-805-6202 or stop in the
boutique and leave your information
with a deskworker.
MANNHEIM
Education
wACSClasses –School-Age Parenting,
April 12, 9-10 a.m.;Toddler Parenting,
April 14 and 21, 9-10 a.m.;
Mannheim Orientation Spouses’
Tour, April 14-16, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;
Account and Budget Management,
April 15, 9-10:30 a.m.; FRG Key Caller
Training, April 15, 9-11:30 a.m.;
Saving and Investing, April 15, 11
a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Smooth Move, April
15, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Helping Children
Cope with Deployment, April 16,
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Healthy
Relationships, April 17, 2-4 p.m. DSN
385-3101, civ. 0621-730-3101.
wSAEDA Training – Mandatory
briefing at SchuhTheater on Sullivan
Barracks April 16. Local national
employees: 9:15-10:30 a.m.; Soldiers
and U.S. employees, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
with anti-terrorism training following
2:20-3:20 p.m.
wRed Cross – Infant and Child
CPR, April 26, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. DSN
380-1760, Civ. 0621-730-1760.
Community
wCYSprograms –SMART Girls,
April 14, Fitness Authority, April 15
and 17; Project Learn, April 15; Ultimate
Journey, April 15;Youth Action
Council, April 18. All groups meet 4-5
p.m. at the tennis courts located on
BFV, Bldg. 725. DSN 385-2923, civ.
0621-730-9633.
wSSSC Closure –TheSelf-Service
Supply Center will be closed April
14-18 for annual inventory and will
reopen April 21.
wMonth of the Military Child
–Take Advantage of the“Eye
Design Photo”specials during the
month of April.Watch the military
movie“Brats”April 16, 5-7 p.m.,
at the Sullivan Library. Behavioral
Management- Bring your own lunch
and learn new ways to manage your
child’s behavior during a workshop
at ACSApril 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
See author Julie Jenkins-Sathe
discuss techniques for parents to
help guide their teens on the bridge
to adulthood April 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
at Mannheim Middle School. DSN
385-3101, civ. 0621-730-3101.
wKinderfest and Community
Support Awareness Fair –The
event starts with a free fun run April
19 at 8:45 a.m. at the Multi-Purpose
Center on Benjamin FranklinVillage,
Bldg. 725 and finishes at the Sullivan
Gym. Activities will include a
Mannheim’s GotTalent Showcase,
Youth Dance Group, an Adult Old
School Freestyle Dance Contest andf
much more. DSN 385-3101, civ.
0621-730-2001.
wSchool and Sport Physical Day
– Mannheim Health Clinic will host
a school and sport physical day for
family members ages 5 and above
April 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring yellow
shot record and wear comfortable
clothing. Appointments: DSN
385-CARE, civ. 0621-730-2273.
wCommissary Closure –The
commissary will be closed starting
at4p.m. April 27 through April 29
for an entire store reset. April 28-29,
a shuttle bus will be offered to the
Heidelberg store. The BFV Shoppette
on Columbus Strasse will remain
open around the clock starting April
28, 7 a.m. and not close until April
30, 10 p.m. AAFES shoppettes on
Coleman Barracks are open 9 a.m.-9
p.m. and onTaylor Barracks 7:30
a.m.-8 p.m.The Commissary will
reopen for regular business April 30
at 10 a.m.

HP
Thursday, April 10, 2008
SPORTS
17
By ArtMcQueen
HERALD POST STAFF
‘Cinderella team’ wins
hockey championship
Mannheim Longhorns defeat Export Rangers 3-2
They were called a “Cinderella
team” by their fans – and “the luckiest
team in the league” by those they
beat in Die Players League.
Whichever moniker is apt, the
Mannheim Longhorns can call
themselves champions, after a hectic,
hard-fought win over the Export
Rangers Saturday evening at the SAP
Arena practice hall near Mannheim.
The Longhorns built up a 2-0
lead in the first period, capitalizing
on disorganization in the Rangers’
attack.
Afew penalty citations from
league head referee Dave Ralston,
who works in the USAG Baden-
Württemberg installation coordinator’s
office, created some scoring
opportunities for both teams, but no
additional scores.
Keeping a lid on rough play is a
challenging task in the DPL, Ralston
said. “No checking doesn’t mean no
contact,” he said. “Remember that
these guys have to go to work in the
morning, as a ref you have to be fair
and impartial; like a drill sergeant
you have to know how to give quick,
sometimes unpopular decisions.”
In the second period, the Rangers
started a comeback, scoring once
and bringing the puck in front of
the Longhorn goal more often. The
Longhorns moved ahead farther
with 8:47 gone in the second, making
the score 3-1.
The Rangers coach brought the
team all the way into the locker
rooms between the second and final
period. What he had to say must
have been important, and ran long.
Udo Scholz, the announcer who
normally calls the games for the
professional Mannheim Adler,
teased the team for coming out late
after the buzzer. But the Rangers
came to play and ratcheted up the
speed and physicality of the game,
coming close on an early goal to
bring the score to 3-2 in favor of the
Longhorns.
The emotion of the game started
boiling over after two Longhorn
players earned two minutes each
in the penalty box from Ralston
and crew, bringing about a double
power-play situation.
Though the Rangers circled and
shot, the Longhorns’ defense held
firm, and minutes later, the match
ended with the Longhorns as DPL
champs.
Ken Robinson is a player for the
Art McQueen
The Mannheim Longhorns took the title at Die Players League championship Saturday
night at SAP Arena practice hall near Mannheim.
Baden Bruins, and the president of
the league. Though he said it hurt
the first couple of days after the
Longhorns eliminated the Bruins
from contention, he is proud of the
advances the league has made this
year.
Starting with 15 teams divided
into east and west divisions, each
team plays the others in its division,
Robinson explained. At the halfway
point, the top four teams from each
division form the first division, and
the bottom four form the second
division.
This satisfies several things,
Robinson said. “People want to play
avariety of teams, and they want to
play teams that are near their own
skill level. I sat and thought about
it, and it has been a success. This is
the way hockey in hobby leagues will
be done from now on.”
The Adler and its players have had
ahuge impact, Robinson said. “They
advertised games, provided tickets
for league members and money;
they have been fantastic.”
“This league is drawing interest
and getting a good reputation,”
Ralston said.
The Adler players have also attended
DPL games. Jeff Chance
played for 10 years in the National
Hockey League with the Chicago
Blackhawks, Calgary Flames and
Colorado Avalanche. He now skates
for the Adler, and was present at the
championship.
“Rinks in Europe are longer and
wider,” Chance said, “and it changes
the game. You don’t have time to
get out of position to hit someone,
because you have too far to go to
get back, so there is generally less
contact.”
His biggest surprise has been the
prevalence of hockey leagues all over
Europe, “and underneath all the pro
leagues, you have the hobby leagues
–it’s inspiring watching guys play
just for the love of the game.”
staying
ACTIVE
Biggest Loser, Week 7
Congratulations to Denna Coulson
for losing one pound in the
seventh week of Mannheim’s
Biggest Loser competition.
Theteam as a whole lost three
pounds last week and 186
pounds since the beginning of
the competition.
COULSON
Softball
Heidelberg women’s softball pre-season conditioning
and tryouts runTuesdays andThursdays at 6
p.m. at Patton Gym through May 1. DSN 373-6460,
civ. 0170-708-6719.
Racquetball Invitational
Racquetball invitational tournament starts April 12
at Kleber Fitness Center. Entry fees are $20 for first
category and $5 for second category. DSN 493-2087,
civ. 0631-3406-2087.
Farewell Softball Tournament
Darmstadt Sports and Fitness holds its farewell
softball tournament April 12-13 at Memory Field.
Teams are limited to 18 players and two non-playing
coaches. There is an eight-team limit. Entry is $100
per team and includes commemorativeT-shirts. DSN
348-7441.
Sexual Assault Awareness Fun Run
Come show your support and help end sexual
assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Join us for a 5-kilometer fun run April 25, 3 p.m.
at Ramstein Southside Gym. DSN 493-4148, civ.
0631-3406-4148.
Free Throw Tourney
The Mannheim/Heidelberg chapter of the Knights
of Columbus will sponsor a basketball free throw
tournament April 26 at 10 a.m. at Sullivan Gym
in Mannheim.The tourney is open to boys and
girls ages 10-14, and the winners advance to the
Europe-wide Knights of Columbus championship
this summer. knights_10292@googlemail.com.
Intramural Golf
TheHeidelberg Golf Club is sponsoring intramural
golf April 24-June 26 onThursday evenings at 5 p.m.
Unit registration runs through April 22 and is open
to units in the Darmstadt, Heidelberg, Kaiserslautern
and Mannheim communities. Call DSN 373-8032 or
attend the organizational meeting April 24 at 3 p.m.
at Heidelberg Golf Course.
Stuttgart Martial Arts Tourney
Competitors of all ages are invited to an open
martial arts tournament at U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart’s Patch Fitness Center May 17-18. This
tournament will qualify participants for the
World Organization of Martial Arts AthletesWorld
Championship tournament scheduled to be held at
Castlebar, Ireland, August 16-17.
Mannheim Bowling Tournament
The USBC All-Stars European Masters will take place
this year at the Benjamin FranklinVillage Bowling
Center in Mannheim, May 23-26. https://public.
euromwr.army.mil/mwr_bowlgolf.htm to download
the memorandum with instructions on how to
participate, along with the entry form.

18 CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, April 10, 2008
HP
for sale
UPRIGHT PIANO – needs tuning,
800,- €; Berber carpet, 60,- €; Oriental
rug, small, 50,- €. 06220-913721.
SOLID WOOD – TV armoir with
doors, 100,- € obo. 0175-4911461.
IKEA BOOKSHELVES – lite wood,
15,- €. 0175-4911461.
SIEMENS OVEN – like new, 80,- €
obo. 0175-4911461.
PCS SALE – king bedroom set,
TV stand, display case, book case,
mini rockin chair, washer, TV,
stereo, welder, honda motors.
Brandonsde@googlemail.com
DRUM SET – practically new, great
condition, barely ever used. Send offer
to: madhatter2300@yahoo.com and/
or hcfsjr@yahoo.com
GRACO INFANT CAR SEAT –
“Winnie Pooh“, like new, $20. Please
call 0162-20443761 or e-mail for pics.:
sylvia_78de@yahoo.com
TECHIES GRAB BAG ITEMS –
include laptop computer, printer,
speakers, cables, linksys. router, etc.,
everything $100. 0175-1003045.
3E PRINTER CARTRIDGES – for
Canon printers, $5 each or $50 for all.
Call David at 370-6962 or 0160-
94114369.
WOMEN’S GOLF SHOES –
footjoy contour, worn 3 holes, $95
new, $50. Call 06224-147931 or
gsidwell@t-online.de
EXECUTIVE WORK DESK – corner
unit with monitor stand, 3 drawer
key-board tray, large! $100, like new!
Call 01622-165064, ask for Michael
(Nussloch).
TRAMPOLINE – 12 ft., good quality,
mat may need replacement, $500
new, $50 and you haul. 06224-147931
or gsidwell@t-online.de, Heidelberg
area.
3 DRAWER OAK BEDRM. DRES-
SER – with mirror, matching 4 drawer
oak desk, both for 125,- €; queen size
bed, 50,- €; medium size dog kennel,
15,- €. Call 0151-52246906.
TWIN TOWERS ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER – can be used as curio
cabinet, wood/glass/lights, $150. Call
01622-165064, ask for Michael
(Nussloch).
GERMAN BUILT-IN KITCHEN –
500,- € w/appliances, 4 yo., still nice;
washer + dryer, 100,- € each. Cell
0170-3081081.
ARMOIR FOR SALE – fits up to 27“
TV, two drawers on bottom, slightly
damaged during PCS but still looks
good, $20. 01622-165064 (Nussloch).
SOLID OAK ROLLTOP DESK –
brass hardware, heirloom piece, buyer
must pick up in PHV, $400. Call 0178-
7177367.
LARGE SCHRANK – from 1970s,
very good condition, for books,
display items, TV and stereo, 12 x 6 x
2 feet, $500. Call 06224-172508.
QUEEN SIZED BEDROOM SET –
air conditioner, coach & dooney &
bourke purses, children’s bike, IPOD
player, PDA, plus more. Call 0160-
96850930.
LIVINGROOM SCHRANK – solid
oak, 3.60 m, three sections c/piece
doors w/glass, lights all sections,
extra corner piece w/shelves, $1,400.
06205-16421.
ONKYO STEREO SYSTEM – speakers,
amplifier, tuner, cassette, 220 v, $120
obo. 06227-549103, 0176-50438477 or
K-Himmelreich@t-online.de
DRYER – 110 v, Whirlpool, white,
almost new, $150. Call 06224-172508.
SCHWINN “FRONTIER“ BICYCLE
– almost new, $110 and “Kent“ Ladies
bicycle, almost new, $48. Call 06224-
172508.
PCS SALE! – Stove, used 1 year, $400;
400 disc DVD/CD player, $200; washer,
$300; crib/dresser queen mattress,
lights and more. Call Matt at 0179-
9435633.
CAMPING SITE IN WALLDORF –
site 112 sq.m (1,206 sq.ft), 6,99 M
(23 ft) Trailer w/6.99 (23 ft) tent, ext. 3
x 3 pavilion, 2 x 2 shed, 1.500,- €.
gjs989@hotmail.com
TWO AFN SATELLITE DECODERS
– $200 obo each. Telephone 06227-
549103, 0176-50438477 or e-mail:
K-Himmelreich@t-online.de
PCS SALE HEIDELBERG PHV
4428 – 11-13 April, 8-4 hrs., rain or
shine, if raining held in attic; bike,
bunkbeds, baby stuff, so much more.
Great deals! Come see!
still
The USA needs the USO.
^
And the USO needs you.
child care
AMER. MILITARY SP IN LEIMEN
OFFERING CHILDCARE – call Tammy
FMR CDH Provider, 06224-
766071.
LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE – for
young infant, HD, live-out nanny,
7:00-17:00 hrs., M-F., 0176-20368471
or 06202-1276060.
wanted
WHO KNOWS A LINE DANCE
GROUP – in the Heidelberg area or a
place/club to go? getinline@gmx.de
LOOKING FOR NANNY – to watch
my 1 and 2 year old daughters and do
some moderate house cleaning. Telefon
0162-2976192.
HOUSE WANTED! – Teacher needs
spacious house on 1 July 08 in MA
area, freestanding, 2-3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms, lg. kitchen, garage, yard.
Gloria/Mike 06150-14224 or e-mail:
mikenwangoro@hotmail.com
LOOKING FOR SINGING LESSONS
TEACHER – 06202-1276060 or 0176-
20368471.
NEED CAMPING COT OR AIR-
MATTRES – Call 0163-7839427 or
see Barbi at HD Food Court Taco Bell,
M-F, e-mail: blgarrett99@gmail.com
psychotherapy
PSYCHOLOGICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
& COACHING – in English, Español,
Deutsch. Tricare & other insurances.
Dr. Glenn T. Koppel. Contact:
06201-590068; Info@DrKoppel.de
jobs
THE BADEN INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF HEIDELBERG IS
NOW HIRING TEACHERS & ASSI-
STANT TEACHERS – for Kindergarten,
Preschool & Primary programs.
Please contact Jennifer Fasulo
at 06221-7267900.
LOVING AND AFFORDABLE
NANNY TO LIVE/OR NOT, IN
YOUR HOME – Call for details 0176-
63218455.
SPANISH SPEAKING – lady seeks
work as a nanny, Spanish teacher, or
cleaning lady in the metropolitan area
of Heidelberg or Mannheim, 8 a.m.-8
p.m. Tel. 0179-9612873 or 06221-
4385344.
pets
FIRST CLASS DOG KENNEL!!! –
www.hundepensionanett.de, 0621-
7886210 or 0172-6059272.
JACK RUSSELL AND YORKSHIRE
TERRIER PUPPIES – all purebred
dew. w/shots and chip. 0177-
7107800.
5 YEAR OLD PURE BLOOD
BOXER – who is very well house
trained and is good with children.
Free!!! Telefon 0162-2976192.
BLACK/WHITE BUNNY – $60,
include large cage and accesories. Call
0176-64030109 or 06105-450698 or
monizora@hotmail.com
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CLASSIFIEDS
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REAL
ESTATE
HOMES AVAILABLE
HD-Handschuhsheim: 210 sq.m, 4 bedrooms, 2
baths, furn. kitchen, lg. yard, garage € 2.500,-
HD-Kirchheim: Exclusive 250 sq.m, open furn.
kitchen, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, winter garden, 2 parking spaces
€ 2.100,-
HD-Kirchheim: 180 sq.m, furn. kit., 2 1 ⁄2 baths.,
sauna, carport € 1.560,-
Leimen: 200 sq.m, sep. apt. furn. kitchen, 3 1 ⁄2
baths, 2 parking spaces € 1.350,-
Sandhausen: 150 sq.m, 3 bedrooms, 1 1 ⁄2 baths,
garage € 1.150,-
Nussloch: 180 sq.m, furn. kitchen, 1 bath, 2
guest WC, garage € 1.500,-
Nussloch: Excl. 200 sq.m, 2 baths, open furn.
kitchen, fireplace, 2 garages € 2.100,-
Wiesloch: 200 sq.m, furn. kitchen, 2 1 ⁄2 baths,
fireplace, wintergarden, double garage. € 1.700,-
Gaiberg: 160 sq.m, 2 baths, furn. kitchen, 3
garages € 1.200,-
St. Leon: 220 sq.m., furn. kitchen, open fireplace,
2 1 ⁄2 baths, 2 garages € 1.700,-
Rauenberg: 160 sq.m, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, furn. kitchen, 2
parking spaces € 1.300,-
Mühlhausen: Exclusive 220 sq.m, open furn.
kitchen, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, 2 parking spaces € 2.000,-
Schönau: 360 sq.m., sep. apt., indoor pool, furn.
kitchen, 3 baths, carport € 1.800,-
Schönbrunn: Wonderful antic house, 252 sq.m.,
furn. kitchen, firepl., 2 1 ⁄2 baths, garage € 1.700,-
All houses + utilities
HOUSES FOR SALE
AVAILABLE
Use your LQA – don’t pay for your
landlord’s house, pay for your own!!
Real Estate Hildegard Knoll
Tel. 06224-923474 or 0172-6256879
E-mail: knoll-leimen@t-online.de
HOUSES FOR RENT
MALSCH + GAIBERG, nice home, 140-160 sq.m,
4-5 bedrooms, kitchen, 1.100,- €
HOCKENHEIM – FREESTANDING HOME!
260 sq.m, 4 bedrms, 4 bathrms, kit., 1.500,- €
LEIMEN – FREESTANDING HOME!
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrms, kit., garage, 1.800,- €
WIESLOCH + HOCKENHEIM – HOME!
150 sq.m, 4 bedrms., kitchen, garage, 1.100,- €
APT. FOR RENT
MÜHLHAUSEN: 210 sq.m, 2 bathrms., 1.300,- €
English spoken - utilities + agent’s fee
Zipf und Partner – Hausbau GmbH
Mail: ge.ka.lehmann@online.de
Telephone 0 62 24-76 66 86
Houses or Sale
Laudenbach on the Bergstrasse: 2 km from
Hemsbach, very nice double-house-half, with
very interesting architecture, built 1980, nice
outskirt of town location, 175 sq.m living
space, heated wintergarden, alarm system,
fireplace, garden, 2 garages, new built-in kit.,
very maint. and in top condition, avail. June 1,
€ 293.000 (Homepage Nr. 131008)
For pictures, further information and
objects please visit our homepage:
www.buech-immobilien.de
English spoken! Best service!
Low agent-fee.
Experience the difference!
W. BÜCH IMMOBILIEN
Tel. 06224-76318
Mobil: 0174-1762404
HOUSES FOR RENT
SCHRIESHEIM – HUGE TOWN HOME, 180 sq.m,
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 1.350,- €
WEINHEIM – NICE TOWN HOME, 150 sq.m,
4 bedrooms, kitchen, garage, 1.200,- €
MÖRLENBACH: 250 sq.m, freestanding home,
6 bedrooms, kitchen, garage, yard, 2.200,- €
APT. FOR RENT
HEDDESHEIM: 250 sq.m, exclusive maisonette,
4 bedrms., pool, 2 garages, kitchen, 1.500,- €
English spoken - utilities + agent’s fee
Zipf und Partner – Hausbau GmbH
Mail: weinheim@zipfundpartner-immobilien.de
ROWHOUSE FOR RENT
Wiesloch-Baiertal, approx. 140
sq.m, 4 bedrooms, guest toilet, cellar,
hobbyroom, balcony, garden,
2 parking spaces, avail. May 1, 2008,
€ 1.050,- + util. + 2 mo. rent deposit.
Tel. 06224-938934
Houses or Rent
Mühlhausen: Double house half with large
property and green surroundings, 160 sq.m
living space, 3 bedr., built-in kit., garage, avail.
now, € 1.250,- + util. (Homepage Nr. 211108)
Rauenberg: Lg. row-end house with garage
and garden, built 2004, 180 sq.m living
space, 2 1 ⁄2 bathrms, 4 bedrooms, hobbyrm.,
built-in kitchen, avail. now € 1.390,- + util.
(Homepage Nr. 151107)
Malsch: Free standing 1-fam. house, 160
sq.m, living space, double garage, lg. yard,
built-in kit., very quiet location, avail. 1 June
€ 1.500,- + util.
For pictures, further information and
objects please visit our homepage:
www.buech-immobilien.de
English spoken! Best service!
Low agent-fee.
Experience the difference!
W. BÜCH IMMOBILIEN
Tel. 06224-76318
Mobil: 0174-1762404
accommodation
HEIDELBERG HOUSE AND APART-
MENT FOR RENT – 120 sq.m, full
kitchen, newly renovated, modern
bathroom. Tel. 06221-750050, cell
0162-2328385.
68535 EDINGEN – 2 bedrooms, full
bathroom, living-/diningroom, 2 balconies,
kitchen, garage, basement, 90
sq.m, rent 800,- € + util 200,- €. Call
0172-9399244.
WANTED: ROOMMATE TO SHA-
RE VILLA ON NECKAR RIVER –
Visit www.visit-heidelberg.com/ann for
further details.
WALLDORF, RENNBAHNSTRASSE
6 – duplex in best condition, 115
sq.m, 4 bedrms., 2,5 bathrms, built-in
kitchen, nice yard, parking space,
private, avail. now, rent 1.100,- € incl.
util. + deposit. Call 0172-6204538.
ST. LEON – house for rent or sale by
American owner. 5 bedrms., 2,5 baths,
furn. kit. garage, terrace, kids, pets ok,
06205-287826 or DSN 379-6584,
dpolaski@ij.net sales info.
TAIRNBACH-MÜHLHAUSEN –
freestanding 1-family house, 7 rooms,
built-in kitchen, 3 baths, double garage,
220 living space, avail. 1. 5. 2008,
1.400,- € + util. 06227-840631.
4+ BEDROOMS – 3 baths, semi. furn.
house, in Ladenburg between HD/
MA, 180 sq.m, wood floors, kitchen
w/granit counter, sat. ready, garage,
built-in cl., garden, 2.100,- € + dep. For
pics & info: cathodman@yahoo.de
HEIDELBERG – studio apartment,
70 sq.m, castle view, wood floors,
690,- € + 160,- € util., 2 mos. deposit,
open May 1. 0177-6317059.
HIRSCHHORN – 28 km/35 min.
from Heidelberg, beautiful 1-family
house with lg. yard, 275 sq.m living
space, 3 bedrooms, built-in kitchen,
lg. livingrm., open fireplace, bathrm.,
guest WC, 2 garages, 2 balconies, rent
1.485,- € + util. Tel. 06227-4907.
HEIDELBERG – bright modern 2
bedrms., 2 bathrms., built-in kitchen,
lg. windows, roof terrace, walk to trains
or downtown, security parking, exc.
location, Poststrasse 17, 1.450,- € +
210,- €, available June 1. Call Max
0152-05652996, after 4 p.m. or
max.tschudi@web.de for appointment.
HOCKENHEIM – 4-bedrm. maisonette
apt. on 2 levels in 2-fam. house,
136 sq.m, living-/diningroom, 1 bathroom
+ 1 newly renovated bathroom,
guest WC, built-in kitchen, roof
studio w/open fireplace and covered
terrace, storage, balcony, hot water
hook-up for american washers, 2 basementrooms,
1 lg. garage w/power
door, pets welcome, rent 970,- € + util.
+ 1 months deposit, avail. May 22.
Call 06202-63268 or 0176-23946416
or 0151-15582568.
HEMSBACH – nice partly of completely
furnished apt., 55 sq.m, bedroom,
livingroom, built-in kitchen, bathroom,
balcony, avail. now, rent 380,- €
+ 100,- € util. Call 0172-6271069.
LEIMEN – fully furn. 2-bedrm. apt.,
approx. 75 sq.m, on a weekly or
monthly basis for TDY/TCS/CON-
TRACTORS. Call 06221-762332 or cell
0170-4643181.
DOUBLE HOUSE IN HOCKEN-
HEIM – built-in kitchen with back
yard, 4 bedrms., with garage and basement,
newly painted, 1.380,- €. Call
0621-6719637.
PLANKSTADT – 5 bedroom apt.,
kitchen, 2 showers, balcony, 2 parking
spaces, 10 min. from posts in HD,
no pets, 1.200,- € + util. + 2 month
deposit. 0162-7011583.
FOR RENT – 2 bedrms., 1/3-priv.
house, Weinheim, ground-level, Amer.
owned, short/long term ok, W/D &
many extras, 1.250,- €/mo., full furnished.
06201-843501.
RAMSTEIN – 365 sq.m house 4 rent,
2.300,- € or sale 385.000,- €. For pics.
call 0171-1779681, brand new.
WANTED – teacher needs spacious
rental house in June or July 2008, in
Mannheim area, freestanding, 3-4
bedrooms, 2 baths, big kitchen, yard.
Contact Cloria/Mike 06150-14224 or
mikenwangoro@hotmail.com
Computer
Diagnostic service
Tech 2 read and
reset Fault codes.
autos
MERCEDES OR JAPANESE CAR
OWNERS! – Call me before you sell,
junk or give away – also if you need
parts. I do all paperwork including
customs. 1 day Service. 06563-1564,
www.klink-cars.de
ALL CAR OWNERS – call me before
you sell, junk or give away. Tel. 07261-
16884/0178-2759698.
$TOP$ – I’d like to buy your car.
Please call for a.s.a.p. service. 0176-
51660041.
1996 BMW – aut., 4 dr., pwr. wind.,
171.000 km, ABS, 2 airbs., perfect
cond., 3.100,- € Tel. 0178-2759698.
2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDI-
TION – $18,000, US specs., in good
condition, KBB 20,535. Contact info:
erica.dawn.williams1@us.army.mil
1988 BMW 318i – 206,000 km, $800,
runs great, well maintained, located
in Darmstadt. Call 0151-18637354 or
e-mail: maroonbmw@hotmail.com
2000 VOYAGER SE – blue, US specs.,
auto., 95k miles, good condition,
$4,200 obo, great family van. Call
06221-829039, after 5 p.m. or leave
message.
GREAT CAR FOR SALE! – $2,500,
1992 BMW 318i St. Wagon, A/C,
automatic, good tires, low miles, has
environmental sticker. 0160-4955445
or 07253-987988.
2003 BMW X5 3.0i – blue w/black
leather interior, fully loaded, US specs.,
$27,000 obo, orig. owner. Call 0162-
2729610 or coolwarrior2@hotmail.com
1992 VW GOLF CONVERTIBLE –
2 door, 5 speed, comes with winter
tires, 175,000 km, $1,850 obo. Call
0173-8300513.
1999 BLACK BMW 323i – tan
leather, 123k miles, US specs., all
service records/good cond., new winter
& summer tires & rims, $6,500.
Call 0178-7177367.
2003 KIA SEDONA LX – silver,
power everything, AC, autom., 56,000
miles, $8,700 (negot.), US specs., HD
POC. rhansonalaska@hotmail.com
2005 DODGE NEON SXT – 19,500
miles, 4 cyc., 7 inch touch screen,
$12,000, monitor dvd player, 17 inch
chrome rims, 15 inch roofmount monitor.
E-mail: dsmiami20@yahoo.com
1992 VW GOLF CONVERTIBLE –
2 door, 5 speed, comes with winter
and spring tires, 180,000 km, good
condition, $1,850 obo. Call 0173-
8300513 or 06203-405946.
1989 WHITE FOUR DOOR FORD
FIESTA – with extra parts. Call 06258-
972515.
Place your ads
in time!
U.S. CAR SERVICE CENTER
TRUCK & SUV. SPECIALIST
SERVICE GM · FORD · DODGE · CHRYSLER
ABS, BRAKES & A/C EXPERTS
ELECTRONIC MODULES ETC ...
Please call 0176-22506802 or 06228-924848
for appointment. Tullastraße 3, Heidelberg
gmservicecenter@googlemail.com
28 years as Master Mechanic, from Amarillo Texas
Wanted! Wanted!
Used cars. All makes & models,
all specs., also damaged. We pay
cash and do all customs paperwork.
ALDOR Automobile
Leimen-Heidelberg
06224-172555 or 0172-7151599
service
U.S. MASTER MECHANIC – GM/
Chrys./Dodge/Ford US ONLY RE-
PAIRS, mobile to you or my shop: GM/
Chrys./Dodge/Ford computer diagnostic
service – Reset CODES, A/C, ABS,
brakes etc., ALSO Saturdays and Sundays
HD-MA area. Visa/Master Card
accepted. Call 06228-924848 or 0176-
22506802, Mike.
TRANSLATIONS – Certified Documents
in court, at Notaries - full time
service. Call 0631-54440.
AFN & SKY SATELLITE INSTAL-
LATION – need help? Call Luis, 0152-
05615785.
PCS CLEANING – professional
painting, gardening, fair prices in US
Dollars. 0172-6218245.
GARDEN AND HOUSEPAINTING
SERVICE – Call Melasco for free quote.
07255-7686305 or 0171-8446694.
MELASCO HOUSECLEANING SER-
VICE – weekly/bi-weekly/Pcs/also
onetime professional service. Call
07255-7686305/0171-8446694 for free
inspection and quote.
HELICOPTER TOURS – over Heidelberg
and it’s surroundings. You will
be fascinated by the bird’s eye view.
Gift certificates available. HEIDEL-
BERG HELICOPTERS 06232-649496,
www.heidelberg-helicopters.de
TRANSLATIONS – G>E/E>G
(law/medicine etc.) Quick-affordablecompetent.
06221-303929, evenings.
COMPUTER HELP – is your PC
running slowly or not at all, then call
Tel. Nr. 0176-50148295.
CLEAN & CARE SERVICE – provide
cheap rates for PCSing, weekly cleaning,
painting. Please call 06224-
926374/0173-742 2752.
SKY CARDS/AFN INSTALLATI-
ONS – special forces satellite. 0175-
1263107 or e-mail: sfs@europe.com
PCSING? – Professional painting,
repairs & cleaning. Please call 0174-
2440845.
FAST & ACCURATE MILITARY &
CIV. INCOME TAXES – mobile tax
service, set appt. to meet at your
home, evenings and weekends only,
reasonable rates, personalized professional
service. 0160-2572086.
MOBILE DJ SERVICES OFFERED –
best variety (Military functions, School
dances, Sweet 16, etc.). Tel. 0163-
6149374 or Cooldjcoope@yahoo.com

Special factory-direct prices start at $39,250
Drop by to take a closer look at the BMW 328i Convertible, but watch out! You’ll
probably want to join over 30,000 military members who have ordered a new BMW
at PCS since 1984.
Hebelstrasse 3
69115 Heidelberg
Tel: 06221 144 90
ALWAYS OPEN!
MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE starts at $20,550
Strap yourself in and take one for a spin at a Pentagon Car Sales
showroom near you!
Hebelstrasse 3
69115 Heidelberg
Tel: 06221 144 90
www.PentagonCarSales.com
Sales@PentagonCarSales.com