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Page 8 The Saber Herald May 30, 2008 Burg Hohenzollern part of 52nd FW and German history by Iris Reiff 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office Where is the popular castle that 52nd Fighter Wing planes are always pictured flying around? It’s the popular Hohenzollern Castle, hiding in the southwest corner of Germany. The castle is famous for its unique picturesque appearance. It sits atop a conical mountain among the most beautiful of the Swabian Alps, located in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Burg Hohenzollern consists of two parts, the palace and its many towers and the fortifications. Records reveal that in 1819 the 23-year-old crown prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia came to see the dilapidated seat of his ancestors — enroute to Italy — and decided to reconstruct the castle. The fortifications were constructed by the military engineer Colonel von Prittwitz and are a masterpiece of 19th century military architecture. Monastary Kloster Machern Cultural highlights • June 21 and 22 — Antiquity Market: Will be held in the monastery Conventhalle. • Now until July 30 — Special painting exhibit: Paintings in oil: "Landscapes of the Soul and energy paintings" by Elfi Simon can be viewed in the historic Doll, Toy and Icon Museum. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “The panoramic view from the Hohenzollern Castle is truly worth a long journey.„ — Kaiser Wilhem II A civilian architect named Stueler added more elements to the castle, giving it the special charm it still enjoys today. “The panoramic view from the Hohenzollern Castle is truly worth a long journey,” said Kaiser Wilhem II during his visit in 1886. However, the beautiful location and view from the castle are not the only reason to go visit. Inside the castle are multiple treasures, such as the oldest coat of arms from the Zollern dynasty or the crown of the Prussian Kings. Other impressive exhibits include the beautiful Margrave’s Room, the Count’s Hall and the Queen’s Room, commonly known as the Blue Salon. It was Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia who started decorating the rooms and splendid halls with valuable art collections of significance for the history of Prussia and its kings in 1952. In addition to the paintings by notable European painters, there are gold and silversmith works, dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries. The castle’s Saint Michael’s Chapel features three sandstone panels in relief from the late Romanic Age, as well as several late Gothic glass paintings. According to the wish of King Frederic William IV, the Chapel of Our Lord was built as a part of the castle, serving as resting place for King Frederic the Great and his father King Frederic William I from September 1952 to August 1991. For a short time before and after the turn of the century, two important families appeared in the light of history of the Swabian Alps: the Staufer and the Zollern. They had a strong influence on both the castle and the entire region, giving Baden- Wuerttemberg the name of Imperial Holiday Resort, which has been maintained until presently. Burg Hohenzollern is open year-round, including Mondays. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 16 through Oct. 15 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 16 through March 15. Tours, available in the English language, last about 50 minutes. Officials recommend registering any parties of 40 people and more at least eight days prior to visiting. From April 1 until Oct. 31, shuttle busses run between the parking lots below the castle to the entrance of the castle. To get to the castle, take the Autobahn toward Stuttgart and then turn onto Autobahn 8 toward Singen. Exit on Haigerloch and follow signs to Hechingen and Burg Hohenzollern. For more information about Burg Hohenzollern, call 07471-6812. • July 2008 — Moselmusikfestival concert: The Freiburger Barockorchester concert will be held in the baroque hall of the monastery. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.moselmusikfestival.de. “Cultural highlights” is a new, monthly calendar that features cultural events and exhibits at the monastary Stift Hofgut Kloster Machern. The Kloster Machern monastary is located among vineyards on the Moselle River near Wittlich. Among its many attractions, the monestary includes guided tours, an on-site brewery and museums. For more information on the monastary or for directions, call 06532 951 640 (English is spoken) or visit the monastary’s Web site at www.klostermachern.de. Planes from the 52nd Fighter Wing fly over Burg Hohenzollern. Courtesy photo
May 30, 2008 Anheuser-Busch offers free theme park admission The Saber Herald Page 9 by Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFPN) — For the rest of this year, sitting in Shamu the killer whale’s “splash zone” or talking turkey with a big yellow bird are just two activities servicemembers and their families can enjoy for free at Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks. Through its “Here’s to the Heroes” program, which began in 2005, the brewing company is offering free tickets to its theme parks for servicemembers and up to three family members to thank them for all they do in service to the country. “It’s important to us for all the reasons you can probably predict,” said Fred Jacobs, vice president of communications for Anheuser- Busch. “(This) is a great way for them to reconnect, particularly if they’ve been separated.” Mr. Jacobs knows the program is living up to the company’s goals when he sees letters like one an Airman wrote. Master Sgt. Michael Huffman said in his letter that he didn’t join the service for applause or to become a hero, but is simply serving his country as his father and grandfather did. “I see the people express their support, and while I do appreciate it, I never really gave it much thought ... until I sat through the opening video of the whale show at Sea World,” he said in the letter to Anheuser- Busch. “There before (everyone) was your CEO expressing his gratitude to me. Sure, it wasn’t directed solely at me, (but) I felt a pride in serving that I had forgotten was in me. I had become so complacent.” Active-duty servicemembers, activated or drilling reservists from all five branches of service and national guardsmen are eligible for the program. All servicemembers need do is register online, print and sign the form and bring it with them. If the form can’t be printed, it can be filled out upon arrival at the park. Each pass is valid for a one-day admission per person per year to five of Anheuser-Busch’s seven theme park brands. Visitors may choose Sea World Orlando, San Diego or San Antonio; Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg; Pennsylvania’s Sesame Place; Florida’s Adventure Island; or Virginia’s Water Country USA. Discovery Cove and Aquatica parks are not included in this offer. Anheuser-Bush is a corporate supporter of America Supports You, a defense department program connecting citizens and corporations with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad. AAFES holds contest to salute military spouses The time has come to give recognition to those military spouses who have gone above and beyond to help deployed troops and their families. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) will hold a Patriot Family Salutes the Military Spouse Calendar Contest until July 28. Entrants are invited to write an essay of 300 words or less explaining what the nominee has done to support the military community during a deployment. Nominees must be authorized AAFES shoppers. The 12 winners will receive a $500 AAFES shopping spree and have their essays published, along with their photos, in a Military Spouse calendar that will be available at all AAFES BXs/PXs in early November. A complete description of the Military Spouse contest rules can be found online at www.aafes.com. The Military Spouse contest is open to all authorized personnel. Entries must be postmarked or emailed to Patriot Family at aafes.com no later than July 28. Community happenings Editor’s Note: Submit “Community” advertisements 10 days before the desired publication date to publicity@spangdahlem.af.mil. Call the 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office Internal Information Section at 452-5244 for more information. AA meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Spangdahlem Air Base in building 136 on the first floor. For more information about AA in the Eifel, call 0152-0391-3593. Airman’s Attic The Airman’s Attic at Bitburg relocated to Spangdahlem in building 408A. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Airmen Against Drunk Driving Airmen Against Drunk Driving has saved 940 Airmen’s lives since Jan. 1. For a ride home, call AADD at 06565-61-2233. Birth announcements Announce your baby’s arrival in the next Saber Herald! To send an announcement, send an e-mail providing the name, gender, height and weight of your new addition. Also include the time, date and place of birth as well as the names (and ranks if applicable) of the proud parents. Send annoucements and high resolution photos to editor@saberherald.com and write “Birth annoucement” in the subject line. Birth announcements will run once a month, space permitting. Family Child Care providers Family Child Care providers care for children in the government offering high quality care within a safe environment. All homes are inspected regularly, are insured and meet the Department of Defense requirements for quality childcare. For information about FCC providers or becoming a FCC provider, call 452-9022, 06565-61-9022 or cell phone 01607084352. Scouts •Enjoy the Eifel Summer Day Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 23 to 27 in Oberweiss. For more information call Jaymee at 0-657-590-2746. Community calendar To view a calendar format of base happenings, visit www. spangdahlelm.af.mil and click on “52nd Fighter Wing Community Calendar” under the customer service information tab. Health and wellness center The center is now located in back of the Spangdahelm theater, building 152. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 452-7385. Open house volunteers The 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office is looking for English-German, English- French and English-Dutch speaking volunteers to assist at an open house information booth for three-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26. For more information, e-mail Alexander. ray@spangdahlem.af.mil, iris. reiff@spangdahlem.af.mil or simone.chapman@spangdahlem. af.mil. Youth programs •The Youth Employment Services Program is free to youth grades 9 to 12 of active duty members and runs through May 31. •Free — summer dance session I runs from May 11 to June 5. Sign up at the Spangdahlem SAP building. For more community briefs, visit www.spangdahlem.af.mil and click on the “community happenings” link.
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