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Vol. 34, No. 38 

HeraldPOST 

By Spc. Adrienne Killingsworth 

18TH MP BRIGADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

When Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth 

O. Preston visited the 18th Military Police 

Brigade June 25 in Mannheim, he 

wanted to address the big topics in the 

Serving the communities in U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg 

www.bw.eur.army.mil 

SMA visits Mannheim 

Spc. Adrienne Killingsworth 

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston has a breakfast meeting at the Coleman Barracks dining facility in Mannheim June 25 with senior noncommissioned 

officers from the 18th Military Police Brigade to hear what issues they felt were pressing for themselves and their Soldiers. Preston 

spent the day in Mannheim meeting with Soldiers and their families to discuss the issues he felt were most important to the Army right now and 

to get feedback. 

Preston meets with troops, families to 

get feedback, discuss the Army’s future 

Army right now – stress on the force, 

recruiting and retention and the Year of 

the NCO. He also wanted to hear what 

Soldiers and their families felt were 

their biggest issues. 

In order to accomplish this, Preston 

filled his day in Mannheim meeting 

with three separate groups: Soldiers, 

families of Soldiers and senior noncommissioned 

officers. In each session, 

Preston spoke about his three main focuses 

for the Army and followed with a 

question-and-answer session. 

Preston met with President Barack 

Obama recently to discuss what he felt 

were the main issues facing the Army, 

and Preston used the forums to let Soldiers 

and their families know the result 

of that meeting. 

see SMA VISIT page 12 

Community honors fallen 18th Eng. Bde. Soldier 

By Staff Sgt. Patricia Deal 

USAREUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Soldiers of the 18th Engineer 

Brigade and members 

of the Heidelberg military 

community gathered at 

Tompkins Barracks chapel 

June 23 to remember and 

honor a fallen comrade. 

Capt. Kafele Hashim Sims, 

32, died in a non-combat related 

incident June 16 while 

serving as the unit’s physi- 

cian assistant 

in Iraq. 

He was 

assigned to 

the brigade 

in May 2008 

and joined 

SIMS the Soldiers 

in Iraq two months later 

where he provided comprehensive 

health care to more 

than 6,000 Soldiers and civilians 

at various operating 

bases in theater. 

“Not only did he treat everyone with 

expert care, he had a big heart and 

manner about him that made everyone 

like him.” -Col. Matthew Russell, 18th Engineer Brigade Commander 

Those who served with 

him and who were treated 

by him remembered Sims as 

a fiercely dedicated Soldier 

who excelled at everything 

he did. 

“Always the professional, 

you could count on him 

in any situation,” said Col. 

Matthew Russell, Task Force 

Commander, in an e-mail 

see SIMS page 12 

THURSDAY 

July 2, 2009 

HP Speed Read 

SAME-DAY SURGERY 

The Heidelberg Health Center will cease 

operation of its Same-Day Surgery Service 

Sept. 1 as part of HMEDDAC’s ongoing 

transformation. 3 

PET ABANDONMENT 

Pet abandonment 

typically increases 

in the summer during 

the high PCS 

season. Heidelberg 

Tierheim staff 

members talk 

about the impact this has on the community 

and the animals. 4 

TASK FORCE FREEDOM 

Marking the official beginning of its 

12-month deployment in support of Operation 

Enduring Freedom, Headquarters 

and Headquarters Company, 7th Theater 

Tactical Signal Brigade conducted its uncasing 

ceremony on Bagram Air Field. 6 

WEE MAN 

Jason “Wee Man” 

Acuña, one of the 

actors from the 

Music Television 

show and movie 

series “Jackass,” 

visited Soldiers and families in Mannheim 

Friday and recently visited wounded 

warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical 

Center. 12 

Defense Details 

WITHDRAWAL IN IRAQ 

President Barack Obama hailed the 

completed withdrawal of U.S. combat 

forces from Iraqi cities Tuesday as “an 

important step forward” and a testament 

to the commitment of American troops. 

In accordance with the status of forces 

agreement between the United States 

and Iraq, only a contingent of U.S. trainers 

and advisors will remain as brigades and 

battalions depart the cities, where Iraqi 

forces now have primary authority. 

HONDURAS 

There are no current threats to U.S. service 

members serving in Honduras following 

last week’s ouster of the Honduran 

president, U.S. Southern Command 

officials said. The 600 Americans based at 

Soto Cano Air Base are staying on the base 

and not conducting exercises with the 

Honduran military. 

Army news: www.army.mil 

What’s Inside 

Our Army Around the World..................8 

Leisure...............................................13 

Dear Ms. Vicki .....................................14 

GET OUT! .............................................15 

Movies .................................................15 

Announcements ..................................16 

Sports...........................................17

2 OUTLOOK 

Thursday, July 2, 2009 HP 

COMMENTARY 

Safety briefing cliches carry meaning 

By Don Kramer 

RETIRED ARMY OFFICER 

“What a senseless way to die.” 

It was the unspoken sentiment most of us in the 

battalion shared during the memorial ceremony in 

Evergreen Chapel at Fort Lewis, Wash. 

Company leaders rewound their memories to 

the Friday before Memorial Day, questioning what 

they could have said or done differently to change 

events. 

A Soldier had lost his life at a local lake, celebrating 

his imminent exit from the Army. Though it 

happened 28 years ago, I can still feel the sense of 

loss and helplessness over it. 

Company first sergeants throughout 2nd Battalion, 

39th Infantry had gathered their platoons the 

Friday before to give the obligatory safety briefings, 

the last official requirement before the long 

weekend. 

I can picture restless Soldiers in formation, eyes 

glazed over, planning their routes to the lake, their 

trips to the Class VI store and what they had in 

store the next day for the popular specialist. 

He had made it to 22 on his last birthday without 

tasting alcohol. His friends, however, convinced 

him that it was his last chance to finally party with 

his buddies. He was too congenial to turn them 

down. 

His platoon had recently been through a lot 

together, surviving an Inspector General inspection 

and acing an Army Training and Evaluation 

Program at Yakima Training Center. It had been a 

punishing year, and they felt entitled to blow off 

steam. 

The next day, beer dulling their senses and ruining 

their reason, the Soldiers ignored their first 

sergeant’s warnings and tested the icy lake water. 

Going in became a test of manhood. Soon there 

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Iamastairwell coordinator on PHV and would 

like to draw attention to the dumpster areas in 

the housing ... It is not helpful (not to mention 

just plain wrong) to place the burden on the 

neighbors and stairwell residents to have to clean 

up after you and fix your mess from moving out or 

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was confusion, kamikazee-style charges into the 

water, splashing and drilling each other with a volleyball 

from close range. After a while as their lips 

turned blue, they got out to dry off, warm up and 

refuel. 

It was a great time on a sunny day for a tight-knit 

platoon, a group of friends. They popped fresh 

beers and toasted their bravado. 

Finally, someone noticed the guest of honor was 

missing. Another said he had seen him run into the 

water, but no one had seen him come out. Confusion 

turned to panic through the platoon. Several 

Soldiers dashed back into the lake, diving furiously 

to the murky bottom until they couldn’t stand the 

cold. 

“It happened so quickly,” they said afterward. 

One second their friend was there, splashing in the 

freezing water, and the next he was gone. Disasters 

often happen like that. 

The battalion’s leaders met to assess what had 

gone wrong. The commander was ending his twoyear 

tour without so much as a serious training 

injury – until this. 

He demanded to know how his safety messages 

had been transmitted to the troops. 

In the end, the company commander and his 

first sergeant had gone by the numbers. They had 

said the right things, conducted the required safety 

briefings. They had even warned of the cold lakes 

and as always, cautioned against drinking to excess. 

Their Soldiers chose to disregard the messages. 

Safety briefings tend to be cliche. “What other 

words can you use?” the company commander 

asked, indicating that there had to be a better way 

to get the safety message out. But it was too late 

for that specialist, and as battalion adjutant, it fell 

to me to write the commander’s eulogy. I began it 

with what we all felt. 

“What a senseless way to die.” 

trash in the dumpster areas, do not leave trash or 

unwanted items outside or in the stairwell and 

clean up after yourself (like we tell our children). 

-G. Scott Martin, BWnow member 

Youknow one of the many benefits of living in 

the Heidelberg Military Community is the number 

of first run movies we get. Soon after they are 

released, “BAM”, the movie’s showing here in 

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Dear Editor: 

I would like to suggest to Army authorities to ensure that all U.S. 

drivers who are applying for a license that enables them to drive on 

German roads know the German traffic laws. This is often not the case. 

The latest incident happened to me on two consecutive days. The 

scene of this happening was Altlussheim, Hockenheimer St., corner 

Wilhelm-Busch-St. Hockenheimer Strasse may seem like a priority 

road, but like with all streets that do not have a yield or stop sign, 

the German law calls for “right of way to the vehicle coming from the 

right,” which in this case was me. 

At first I thought maybe she thinks that the bigger car has the right 

of way since she was in a Volvo XC 90 and mine is “only” a V70. 

To her I would like to say, get acquainted with the German law 

before you get into an accident, because sooner or later it is going to 

happen. 

I drove behind her for quite a while and right on the next corner, 

same situation again, she just drove by the street coming from the 

right without looking if there is a car coming. That proved to me that 

she just does not know the law. 

It would be beneficial to all driving individuals if more care would 

be given to other fellow drivers and maybe familiarizing U.S. newcomers 

to the laws in their guest country. 

I am positive the lady was an American, telling from the logo on the 

back of her car and the license plate. 

-Linda Kretschmer, Heidelberg 

Dear Editor: 

The Mannheim Boys Soccer Team would like to acknowledge and 

thank the Masonic Lodge - Ararat Consistory 115 for its outstanding 

support during the 2009 high school soccer season. The Ararat Consistory 

provided over $700 to the soccer team for food, drinks and snacks 

during all away games as well as during the three-day European 

Soccer Championships held in Kaiserslautern May 22-23. 

The soccer team did not have a booster club, thus the lodge paid for 

all expenses incurred throughout the nine-week season. Additionally, 

Ararat Consistory 115 paid for the team trophies and sent representation 

to the awards ceremony. 

This act of generosity and the community spirit in which the monies 

were presented speak highly of the Ararat Consistory 115 and its 

membership. 

-Eyvonne Klink, Mannheim 

Heidelberg ... People are paying good money 

to watch the movie, not what (or who) is in the 

aisle making a racket. So when someone’s acting 

the fool, tell them, because by acting up they 

jeopardize that evening’s showing and might 

find themselves spending the next few weekends 

“volunteering” around the community, if you get 

my drift. 

-Lt. Col. Robert White, USAG Heidelberg Commander 

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Thursday, July 2, 2009 

HEIDELBERG 

Health center 

to stop sameday 

surgery 

HMEDDAC Public Affairs 

The Heidelberg Health Center will 

cease operation of its Same-Day Surgery 

Service Sept.1. 

According to Heidelberg Medical Department 

Activity Commander Col. Paula 

K. Underwood, Tuesday’s decision to 

close the Same-Day Surgery Service was 

made as part of HMEDDAC’s ongoing 

transformation and took into account 

several factors. 

“We took into account not only our 

smaller supported population, but also 

the higher priority need for staff to serve 

in other areas within the Army Medical 

Command,” Underwood said. “After 

reviewing the data, we decided it’s the 

right time to push forward with this next 

phase of transformation.” 

After Sept. 1, patients who require surgery 

will be referred to a host nation hospital 

or to the Landstuhl Regional Medical 

Center. Although the location where 

the patient receives care may change, the 

quality of the care should not. 

“We’ve always taken care of our patients’ 

medical needs – whether we treated 

them at the health center or sent them 

to one of our world-class host nation 

doctors – and we’ll continue to ensure 

our patients receive safe, high-quality 

health care,” Underwood said. 

Patients in Heidelberg have been referred 

to host nation hospitals for decades, 

but most recently saw an increase 

in referrals in 2008 when HMEDDAC 

transformation began. Since then, patients 

requiring obstetric care, emergency 

care or inpatient surgery services, have 

been referred to host nation hospitals. 

“Our patients are becoming more and 

more comfortable with receiving health 

care from our host nation doctors,” Underwood 

said. “And to be honest, they’re 

very happy with their care. Our surveys 

have shown that the majority of our patients 

have a successful and pleasant experience.” 

For patients who are nervous about 

receiving care on the economy, HMED- 

DAC offers several resources including 

the TRICARE Service Center and the 

Host Nation Patient Liaison program. 

“Our service center will help you 

find the right doctor to fit your medical 

needs,” said Anita Puterbaugh, HMED- 

DAC Clinical Operations Division chief. 

“And if you’re admitted to a hospital for 

care, our patient liaisons will be with you 

each step of the way so you feel more 

comfortable asking questions and receiving 

care in a host nation hospital.” 

For more information on the Same- 

Day Surgery Service or about resources 

available for patients, contact the 

HMEDDAC Public Affairs Office at DSN 

371-2426, civ. 06221-17-2426. 

NEWS 

Fire prevention 

Sieg Heppner 

Sgt. Sean Steans, 28th Transportation Battalion, demonstrates how to extinguish an electrical fire during fire prevention training on Sullivan 

Barracks June 25. Mannheim Fire Inspector Thomas Rothmann talked to Soldiers about fire safety and demonstrated how a grease 

fire can get out of control and how to focus the nozzle of a fire extinguisher for maximum effectiveness. 

Rock band a smash hit with wounded warriors 

By Petty Officer 3 Robert Mendoza 

LRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Known for their international 

top hit single “Lips of an Angel” and 

record-selling album “Take It to the 

Limit,” the five contemporary artists 

who together are known as “Hinder” 

visited wounded warriors at Landstuhl 

Regional Medical Center June 

5. Also joining Hinder were members 

from their opening band “Ember.” 

Escorted by Navy Commander 

(Dr.) Fred Lindsay, the popular entertainers 

encountered numerous fans 

in the halls and wards of the hospital 

during their visit. Two of those band 

enthusiasts assigned to the Army’s 

10th Mountain Division, Sgt. Emily 

Bentley and Pfc. Dean Baker, said they 

were impressed with the humble demeanor 

of the trendy special visitors 

after the opportunity to greet them at 

the nearby USO Warrior Center. 

Bentley said Hinder “epitomizes 

the rock star image” with their pinup 

style and presentation, yet observed 

how “well-grounded and normal” 

they seemed after meeting them. She 

was excited about attending a live 

performance later that evening at 

Ramstein Air Base. Equally appreciative 

of Hinder’s presence was Baker, 

himself once an aspiring musician in 

the same hard rock/metal genre, who 

Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Mendoza 

Members of the rock band “Hinder” meet June 5 with wounded warriors at the USO Warrior 

Center at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. 

said “being in the presence of these 

celebrities is very cool.” 

Handing out signed commemorative 

compact discs, posing for individual 

pictures and engaging in 

frequent conversations, Hinder also 

enjoyed the cooking hospitality of the 

USO staff while surrounded by appreciative 

uniformed fans. 

Drummer Cody Hanson expressed 

his gratitude for spending time with 

service members who “give so much” 

and witnessing firsthand “how the 

spirit of these guys is not broken, 

3 

“which he movingly referred to as 

“truly admirable.” 

Fellow band member and lead vocalist, 

Austin Winkler, echoed Hanson’s 

sentiments, describing his cordial 

interaction with the patients as 

“amazing.”He admitted initially being 

“nervous” over the prospect of meeting 

some of America’s wounded warriors; 

however, he seemed overtaken 

by the sense of having the “honor to 

meet these patients who just recently 

were out there fighting for our freedom.”

4 NEWS 


Your pets are your responsibility 

Pet abandonment becomes an 

issue during high PCS season 

By Juan R,. Meléndez Jr. 

USAG BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

It’s PCS season again. Military 

families are on the move, 

packing up most of their 

prized possessions and getting 

rid of some things. 

Unfortunately, some of 

those “things” are pets, and 

some owners choose to just 

abandon them. When found, 

they are taken to the nearest 

animal shelter, whose operators 

do their best to care for 

them, locate their owners, and 

to find new homes for them. 

Ann Oelenheinz, manager 

of the Heidelberg Tierheim 

(animal shelter) said the facility 

normally sees 10-15 new 

animals a week. During military 

PCS season, the number 

doubles to 20-30. 

How can they tell if they 

were American owned? It’s not 

always possible, but there are 

tip-offs: cats that are declawed 

or dogs whose ears and tails 

are cropped. Both practices 

are illegal in Germany but are 

common in the U.S. 

Some dogs have implanted 

chips. “European chip readers 

can’t read the American chips, 

but the (Army) Vet Clinic 

helps us out with that,” Christine 

Kohls said. 

Kohls, who goes by Tine, is 

aGerman-born U.S. military 

family member who lives in 

Heidelberg’s Patrick Henry 

Village. She serves as an informal 

liaison for the Tierheim 

and the military community. 

It started in February, when 

she was looking at the pets listed 

on the animal shelter’s Web 

site and suddenly recognized a 

Doberman. 

“I knew that dog from the 

Dog Park,” Kohls said. The 

Heidelberg Tierheim 

The Heidelberg Tierheim is at Speyerer Schnauz 

3, not far from Patton Barracks. It generally houses 

30-35 dogs and can take a maximum of 90-100 cats. 

Other residents includes rabbits, martens, birds (from 

songbirds to geese), a baby hedgehog and two miniature 

Shetland ponies, or as Tierheim manager Ann 

Oelenheinz calls them, “our biological lawn mowers.” 

Weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings are 

set aside for “Gasssi-Zeit,” or walking time. Visitors are 

invited to come by and take the dogs for walks. 

The shelter is open to visitors Monday through 

Dog Park is a fenced-in play 

and exercise area on PHV for 

dogs and owners. 

She called the Tierheim, and 

they were eventually able to 

identify the dog as Rudi, and, 

yes, his owners were military. 

And then there are cases like 

Ben, an older retriever mix 

whose collar had vaccination 

tags from the U.S., and he had 

even been registered with the 

Veterinary Clinic on PHV. 

Incidents like that have motivated 

Kohls, who has two dogs 

of her own, to pitch in and do 

what she can to help alleviate 

the problem. She’s given a class 

to Daisy Scouts on how to select 

a pet, and she tries to help 

Americans find homes for pets, 

ideally with other families. 

When the Tierheim receives 

an animal they suspect may 

have been in American hands, 

they contact Kohls. She works 

with the Veterinary Clinic and 

her informal network of community 

contacts to try to identify 

it. 

Tanya Olsen of the Veterinary 

Clinic said that if they can 

identify a pet as one registered 

with them, they try to contact 

the owner of record. If that is 

unsuccessful, they call the military 

police. 

“It’s not just Americans,” 

Oelenheinz is careful to point 

out. “We also have problems 

with German pet owners.” 

Oelenheinz also highlighted 

the support the Tierheim has 

received from the American 

community. She called a recent 

€2,000 donation from 

the Heidelberg Community 

Spouses Club “awesome,” and 

a “very nice gesture.” 

“Things like that build a 

bridge,” she said. 

Oelenheinz said the prob- 

Friday, 2-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dogwalking 

hours are Monday-Friday, 2-4:30 p.m. and 

Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m. Contact: civ. 06221-24502, 

tierheim-hd@t-online.de. Visit www.tierheim-hd.de 

and click on “Tiervermittlung” to see pets. 

Adoption 

Thinking of adopting a pet? Your best bet may be to 

try and obtain one from a fellow military community 

member. The clinic has a bulletin board in the lobby 

where owners can list pets for adoption or indicate 

their desires for a pet. 

Oelenheinz is up-front that the Tierhiem is very 

Juan R. Meléndez Jr. 

Heidelberg Tierheim manager Ann Oelenheinz talks to Ben, an older retriever mix who used to belong to an 

American. Tierheim employee Lee Schwartz holds Ben’s leash. 

lem is primarily a “matter of 

education.” Pet owners simply 

have no concept of what kind 

of responsibility they are taking 

on or how to meet their 

pets’ needs. 

Kohls echoed that assessment. 

“We know a couple that 

has gone through five dogs in 

two years,” she said. She said 

they had problems with the 

dogs – all large breeds – adapting 

to living in their relatively 

compact military quarters. 

“It wasn’t until they got their 

second Husky that they bought 

aHusky book and found out 

that they need to run about 10 

miles a day,” Kohls said. 

Time to go back to the States? 

She recalled getting a call from 

someone who wanted to give a 

dog up for adoption, and, by 

the way, they were leaving in 

three days. 

“You need to plan for it well 

Adopting and Caring for Pets 

ahead of time,” Kohls said. 

You also need to realistically 

calculate costs. Kohls and 

her husband got an estimate 

on taking their dogs back to 

the U.S. It will set them back 

$450-$1,000. They have what 

they call their “dog account,” 

money they set aside to deal 

with expenses like this. 

If you’re not taking the pet 

with you, you will need time 

to find it a new home. Kohls 

pointed out that Stars and 

Stripes offers free ads for pet 

adoption, and that small ads in 

the Herald Post are also free. 

Oelenheinz said she plans to 

add an English-language page 

to the Tierheim Web site to 

serve as a “forum” for American 

pet owners, so those giving 

up a pet can find someone else 

in the military community to 

adopt it. 

Abandonment should nev- 

reluctant to place one of their animals with an 

American military community member, given the 

experiences they have had with abandoned pets. 

She said they will make exceptions. Typically, these 

would be for persons who have brought a pet from 

the States and kept it for a long time. 

And whether you’re American or German, there’s no 

instant gratification. Oelenheinz said that the adoption 

process normally takes 4-5 weeks. The prospective 

owner and the pet get to know each other, go for 

walks, and see if they’re a good fit. Tierheim workers 

will inspect the prospective owner’s living quarters 

er be an option, she said. It’s 

against German law and is very 

cruel to the animal. 

“An abandoned pet is traumatized,” 

Oelenheinz said. “It 

had a home, a family, and now 

they’re suddenly gone.” 

Abandoned pets are often 

withdrawn, nervous and refuse 

food for days. She said small 

puppies adjust more easily 

to life in the Tierheim. “They 

just play, but older dogs know 

there’s something better.” 

When dealing with an abandoned 

pet, another problem is 

the lack of background information. 

“We need to know asmuch 

about a pet as possible,” said 

Oelenheinz, both for its care 

and for future placement. “It’s 

so important to know how it 

was raised, was it around children 

and other pets, all those 

things.” 

and family living arrangements. 

The Heidelberg Tierheim holds its Summerfest July 

18 and 19. There will be music, barbecue, a dog show, 

and lots and lots of animals. 

Pet Ownership Responsibilities in Government 

Quarters: www.heidelberg.army.mil/sites/ 

area_policies/34C_Pet_Ownership.pdf. 

Veterinary Services 

Building 4510, Patrick Henry Village 

DSN 388-9470/9469, civ. 06221-338-9470/9469. 

Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 

1-4 p.m.

6 NEWS 


Task Force Freedom 

uncases colors in 

Afghanistan 

By Spc. Ida Tate 

7TH THEATER TACTICAL SIGNAL BRIGADE 

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Marking the 

official beginning of its 12-month deployment in support 

of Operation Enduring Freedom, Headquarters 

and Headquarters Company, 7th Theater Tactical Signal 

Brigade, based in Mannheim, conducted its uncasing 

ceremony on Bagram Air Field June 18. 

“The uncasing of these colors represents the official 

presence of Task Force Freedom and the existence of 

a remarkable enabling capability that will be applied 

here in Afghanistan in direct support of national objectives 

and international concerns,” said Col. Randall 

W. Bland, commander, 7th TTSB. 

Task Force Freedom is made up of 7th TTSB, the 

25th Signal Battalion, based out of Qatar, and the 57th 

Expeditionary Signal Battalion serving in Kandahar, 

Afghanistan, and based at Fort Hood, Texas. 

In addition to providing command and control of 

two signal battalions, the 7th TTSB will be responsible 

for establishing a Joint Network Control Center that 

provides the network management of all communications 

on behalf of the commander of U.S. Forces 

Afghanistan. 

“In the coming year, Task Force Freedom will set 

the standard for signal support in every environment 

from the largest enduring base to the smallest, most 

austere outpost,” Bland said. 

Among the many achievements the HHC, 7th TTSB 

is proud to have successfully deployed approximately 

100 Soldiers with less than 60 days notification, and it 

is already busy setting the conditions for generations 

of brigade level headquarters that follow. The 7th 

TTSB is the first signal brigade to deploy to Afghanistan, 

Bland said. 

“The accomplishment of this very important mission 

does not come without cost,” Bland said. “The 

families of our brigade are proud of their Soldiers, 

and they will miss them. I realize that in many cases 

the jobs of our families may be more difficult than 

ours. Despite your feelings, let me remind you and 

you please remind them, you are not alone. The 7th 

Signal Brigade team is strong and committed to your 

well being and your development.” 

By Jennifer Walsh 

HMEDDAC PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Welcome home 486th MCT 

Sgt. Fay Conroy 

Capt. Andrew Eljdid, the commander of the 486th Movement Control Team, and Sgt. 1st Class Viriya Choosri, the acting 

first sergeant, unfurl the 486th MCT guidon at Kleber Kaserne June 25. The 486th MCT returned from a 15-month 

deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed, the unit was responsible for all transportation 

movement requests for Multi-National Division Baghdad, including the transportation movement requests for the 

deployment and redeployment of seven brigade combat teams. The 486th MCT is a subordinate unit of the 21st Theater 

Sustainment Command’s 39th Transportation Battalion. 

Heidelberg MEDDAC changes command 

Col. Paula K. Underwood 

assumed command of the US 

Army Medical Department 

Activity-Heidelberg Friday at 

Nachrichten Kaserne. 

Underwood comes to Heidelberg 

from the Army’s Office of 

the Surgeon General in Wash- 

ington, D.C., where she served 

as the liaison officer to the Department 

of Health and Human 

Services from 2008 to present. 

Underwood takes command 

as HMEDDAC prepares to enter 

its next phase of transformation. 

Underwood follows Col. 

Kyle D. Campbell, who is on 

his way to Fort Benning, Ga., 

to serve as the Fort Benning 

Medical Department Activity 

deputy commander for Administration. 

Campbell is noted for 

leading HMEDDAC through 

its first phase of transformation, 

strengthening German 

and American partnerships and 

successfully passing two Joint 

Commission accrediting surveys. 

Heidelberg teens named winners in national arts competition 

Staff Report 

Lilian Hunt and Stephanie Marie Howard of 

Heidelberg are two of 36 Boys and Girls Club artists 

whose work has been chosen to appear in the 2009 

National Fine Arts Exhibit. 

Selected from more than 252 finalists vying for 

top honors for this year’s national judging, “The 

Frog” won for Hunt in the high school age group 

in the pastel category, while Howard’s “The Stairs” 

won the high school age group in the print making 

category. 

The two works will travel with the National Fine 

Arts Exhibit on a nationwide tour. In recognition of 

their achievement, each winning artist will receive a 

plaque and letter from Roxanne Spillett, president of 

Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 

Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s Fine Arts Program 

is a comprehensive initiative promoting cre- 

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of media as 

well encouraging 

artistic skills 

and cultural 

enrichment. As 

a participant in 

the Fine Arts 

program, the 

“The Frog” by Lilian Hunt 

Boys and Girls 

Club of Heidelberg submitted artwork from four 

age divisions and 10 categories, such as watercolors, 

pastels, collage and sculpture. The national judging 

was held recently in Atlanta, Ga. 

In addition to the Heidelberg winners, youth 

from garrisons in Baumholder, Brussels and Grafenwöhr 

were also named as winners in additional categories. 

The Child, Youth and School Services Middle 

“The Stairs” by Stephanie 

Marie Howard 

School Teen Program 

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six to 12. 

For more than 100 

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military bases worldwide. 

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welcomed home by his girlfriend Anna Klauer after returning from a 15-month deployment to Iraq. 

Friends, family and fellow Soldiers gathered at the Freedom Fitness Facility June 23 in Bamberg, 

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(Right) With wife Bridget holding 

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from Frankfurt and Darmstadt. The forum Street-theater offers a 

lively program with jugglers and comedians at the Darmstadium 

while music tones through the entire town. 

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SIMS 

continued from page 1 

read during the memorial 

service. “Not only did he 

treat everyone with expert 

care, he had a big heart and 

manner about him that 

made everyone like him. 

We’ll remember his skill as 

a physician, his loyalty and 

his sense of humor, which 

touched all of our lives.” 

Not only did Sims touch 

the lives of his fellow Soldiers 

and patients, Spc. 

Brian Quinonez owes his 

life to Sims. 

“I had bad gas pains and 

went to see Sims,” Quinonez 

said. 

Within five minutes, 

Sims diagnosed that the 

Soldier suffered from acute 

appendicitis. 

“I can’t tell you what 

happened next because 20 

minutes later I was knocked 

out and in surgery,” Quinonez 

continued. “I do 

know that I am here today 

because of Sims’ quick actions 

and decisions. That 

day he saved my life.” 

Sims’ independence and 

tenacity, as well as his sense 

of loyalty to his job and 

family were remembered 

by 1st Lt. John Dildine and 

Spc. Katia Ring, who referred 

to Sims as the “true 

definition of a ‘commissioned/ 

noncommissioned 

officer.” 

Sims joined the Army 

in 1999 as an indirect fire 

infantryman and also attended 

Ranger School. 

He retrained as respiratory 

specialist and earned 

a Bachelor of Science and 

a master’s degree in physician 

assistant training. 

He was commissioned in 

January 2006 and attended 

the Army Medical Department 

Officer’s Basic 

course. 

His first assignment as 

a physician assistant was 

with Headquarters and 

Headquarters Company, 

1st Battalion, 37th Armor 

Regiment where he deployed 

and served as the 

primary care provider at 

a Forward Aid Station in 

Ramadi, Iraq. 

He was later assigned to 

Company E, 123rd Combat 

Support Battalion, 1st 

Armored Division in Dexheim, 

Germany, serving as 

the battalion’s senior physician’s 

assistant. 

Sims is survived by his 

wife and three children. 

SMA VISIT 

continued from page 1 

Preston’s town hall-style 

meetings provided Soldiers 

and their families with a rare 

glimpse into the types of discussions 

that go on at the highest 

levels of the military. The 

day also provided Preston with 

a chance to see what issues 

Soldiers face on an individual 

level and within their units. 

During Preston’s meeting 

with the families of Soldiers, 

he heard from spouses and 

children of Soldiers who were 

recently deployed. 

Education issues and questions 

about decreasing the 

length of deployments were 

the two main issues facing the 

group. 

Preston addressed their concerns 

about education citing 

new legislation that individual 

states can pass to recognize 

educational credits of military 

children who move frequently 

and often face obstacles when 

moving from one school district 

to another. 

Too often children fall behind 

when credits do not 

transfer from one state to another, 

adding even more stress 

to an already stressful situation. 

The Army’s transition to 

12-month deployments to 

Iraq, in effect since August, 

and the reduced scope of operations 

in Iraq were also largely 

Hanging out with Wee Man 

Kristopher Joseph 

Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, one of the actors from the Music Television show and movie series “Jackass,” shakes hands with Spc. David Glover from 5th Signal 

Command’s 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion during an autograph session at the Benjamin Franklin Village commissary store in Mannheim Friday. 

Acuña is on a promotional tour in Germany and recently visited wounded Soldiers at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. More photos from the visit 

are available online at www.flickr.com/heraldpost. 

Sieg Heppner 

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston addresses about 500 Mannheim 

Soldiers in the Benjamin Franklin Village Sports Arena June 25 as part of 

his visit to Mannheim. 

discussed in the group. 

But, for Preston, “The most 

important thing I wanted to 

talk about was education.” 

Preston stressed the importance 

of education for these 

kids, whether their futures include 

military careers or not. 

Finishing school demonstrates 

commitment to obligations 

and a sense of duty, he told 

them, citing the alarming high 

school drop-out rates plaguing 

the United States. 

While meeting with the senior 

noncommissioned officers 

of the 18th MP Brigade, 

Preston discussed the future 

goals set out for the Army and 

its Soldiers. Preston also addressed 

some of the current 

goals the Army has been able 

to reach recently. 

Preston proudly acknowledged 

the job the senior leaders 

were doing within the 

ranks keeping Soldiers motivated 

and inspired to stay 

in the Army. The Army has 

reached its goal of expanding 

by 45,000 Soldiers to reach 

548,000 troops, and Preston 

noted that they were able to 

meet the goal two years ahead 

of schedule. 

Another issue facing the senior 

NCOs was education, this 

time on the military side. Preston 

acknowledged that getting 

more education for Soldiers 

is an important issue to the 

Army. Preston addressed this 

progress being made by spotlighting 

a new Army “careertracker”that 

will allow Soldiers 

to have a better idea of schools 

and self-development training 

they could anticipate attending 

at different points throughout 

their career. It would essentially 

be, “a dashboard of your 

career,” Preston said. 

Preston rounded out a full 

day of discussion with a forum 

for troops at the Sports Arena 

on Benjamin Franklin Village, 

which was packed with Mannheim-area 

Soldiers. Preston 

briefed the Soldiers on his talk 

with the president and got 

feedback from them on what 

issues they were facing. 

Military schools, promotions, 

future deployments and 

tour length were among the 

topics Soldiers wanted to have 

addressed. It echoed many of 

the forums Preston has engaged 

in during his travels 

across Germany meeting with 

troops. 

Preston took the time to give 

in-depth answers and provide 

Soldiers with insight into the 

bigger picture of the Army’s 

goals and where they fit in that 

process. 

At the end of the day, Preston 

called Soldiers to join him 

up front to recite the Soldier’s 

Creed, a final reminder of the 

ceaseless mission of the Army 

as a whole and the Soldiers 

who fill its ranks.

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LEISURE 

Escape to Freudenstadt 

Spend the weekend 

in the Black Forest 

Visitors to Freudenstadt, located in the Black Forest 

about 60 kilometers from Böblingen, may not be 

aware that they are actually walking through a town 

that was once slated to be the capital city of Württemberg. 

However, Herzog Friedrich’s vision of residing 

in the exact middle of his kingdom never came to 

fruition. 

Instead, where the residence was once planned, 

there is now the largest market square in Germany. 

More than 400 years after being established as a 

township, the residents of Freudenstadt call their 

home the secret capital of Württemberg. Today, the 

city doesn’t sport the residence to lure tourists, but 

offers visitors a myriad of hiking trails (more than 

350 kilometers), more than 22,000 acres of forest and 

the state certification as a pure-air spa town. 

Freudenstadt also marks the end of the Schwarzwald 

Hochstrasse (Black Forest Highway), and is the 

meeting point for many weekend travelers. 

The historical center of town offers shoppers a variety 

of specialty stores, including boutiques, jewelers 

and sporting goods shops, all packaged up in historical 

buildings and small alleys. 

Following B28 (Highway 28) west for about 11 

kilometers will take visitors to the Kniebis. This area 

lies 950 meters above sea level and is famous for its 

wild heather plants and moors. 

The Kniebis location is specifically known for its 

“Heidelbeeren,” or blueberries. The berries ripen during 

the months of June and July, and hikers will find 

large amounts of the tasty treat along the trails. 

In-line skaters and ski-rollers will also enjoy this 

area. A heated forest pool is also set within the area, 

offering visitors a way to cool off. 

For more information on Freudenstadt and its 

neighboring communities, visit www.freudenstadt.de. 

Take Time to Relax 

The city of Freudenstadt is built in form of the board game “Nine Men’s Morris” with the largest market square in Germany. Shops, cafés 

and restaurants invite you for shopping, to go for a walk or to enjoy the culinary delights. And if green oases and parks with fountains and 

works of art which tempt you to relax and to rest a while, interest you, you will find these in Freudenstadt, too. 

Freudenstadt also offers unique natural scenery with 9,000 hectares of forest. In the surrounding area, pine forests, unruffled mountain 

lakes, romantic gorges and waterfalls all want to be discovered. An abundance possibility of sport and leisure facilities guarantees holiday 

fun for the whole family, all year round. 

The mid-altitude location of this health resort at 700 to 1000 meters above sea level is the cause for the healthy climate, which makes it 

an officially-recognized Kneipp/climatic therapy resort. 

Cool Off in Indoor and Outdoor Pools 

The refreshing attraction of water is everywhere in Freudenstadt. In the delightfully located Panoramabad, in indoor baths or in the idyllic 

forest swimming pools. Water fans will feel at home here – at any time of year. 

The Panoramabad is an absolute must for all water enthusiasts. Generously proportioned bathing facilities with swimming pools and 

diving boards, children’s pools and the 47.5 meter-long giant water slide offer aquatic fun the whole year. The steam cave and the sauna 

and solarium area of the modern health and beauty center allow you to relax completely. 

Those who prefer activities on the water and who like to feel the breeze in unspoiled natural surroundings will find all this on the reservoir 

called Erzgrube. Here you will find ideal conditions for surfing and sailing as well as for swimming, fishing and diving. 

SOURCE: www.freudenstadt.de 

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Oliver Wittenburg

14 FAMILY & CULTURE 


GERMAN COOKING 

Hot German Bean Salad 

Serves: 6 

Ingredients: 

w1/4 cup white grape juice 

w2 medium carrots; chopped 

w1/2 medium red onion; chopped 

w2 stalks celery; sliced 

w1/2 cup water, or liquid from beans 

w1/3 cup vinegar 

w1 tablespoon sugar 

w1 tablespoon cornstarch 

w1 vegetable bouillon cube 

w2 cups black beans, canned 

w1 cup red kidney beans, canned 

w1 red onion, optional 

Directions: 

wIn a large skillet, add white grape juice and heat over mediumhigh 

heat. Stir fry carrots, onion and celery for 2 minutes. 

Remove from heat. 

wIn a small bowl, stir together water, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, 

and bouillon cube, crumbling cube as much as possible. 

wAdd mixture to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 

to 2 minutes, or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. 

wStir in black and kidney beans. Cook additional 2-3 minutes, 

stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated through. 

wGarnish with sliced red onions, if desired. May be served hot 

or cold. 

Baked Spinach With Cheese 

Serves: 4 

Ingredients: 

w1 pound fresh spinach, washed and dried 

w1/4 pound butter 

w1 large onion, diced 

w2 cloves garlic, minced 

w1/2 teaspoon salt 

w1/2 pound emmenthaler cheese, grated 

w1 teaspoon paprika 

w1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 

w1/4 teaspoon pepper 

Directions: 

wCut spinach into strips. 

wIn a large Dutch oven heat butter until bubbly. Add onion and 

garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. 

wAdd the spinach. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and steam for 5 

minutes. Remove from heat. 

wGrease an ovenproof casserole. 

wSprinkle half the cheese over the bottom of the casserole. Add 

the spinach. 

wSprinkle with paprika, nutmeg and pepper. Top with remaining 

cheese. 

wBake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes or until cheese bubbles. 

SOURCE: www.mygermanrecipes.com 

By Robert Szostek 

USEUCOM CUSTOMS PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

U.S. personnel stationed overseas can save money 

when going through customs on stateside leave or 

temporary duty. By claiming the right residency 

status with customs, you can avoid paying duty on 

the personal belongings you are carrying. 

As an American living overseas, you can claim 

either “returning resident” or “non-resident” exemptions 

with customs. “These exemptions apply to 

the foreign-made items you bought overseas,” said 

Bill Johnson, director of the European Command’s 

DEAR MS. 

Vicki 

Vicki Johnson is a military 

spouse and 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, 

I have been married three years 

in June, and my husband is in the 

Army. I’m sad to say he has never 

been faithful to me. 

I know it doesn’t give me the 

right to do what I did, but I recently 

cheated on my husband for the first, 

and may I say the last, time. I know 

the pain he is going through because 

I have been put through it by him. 

I try to talk to my friends, and 

they just tell me what I want to 

hear and that it was time for him to 

get what he deserved. I am hurting 

beyond belief for what I did, and I 

don’t know how to make it right. 

He doesn’t want to do counseling, 

so I don’t know how else to fix this. 

He says that he forgives me, and we 

talked for hours and he told me he 

will forget. I know forgetting is hard, 

but today was like we just went back 

to square one. 

I just need advice to how we can 

make this better. 

From: Make this Better 

Dear Better, 

You are right, two wrongs don’t 

make a right. I’m happy to know 

that you want to make amends 

and keep your marriage together. I 

am surprised that you fell into the 

same trap knowing how much you 

were hurt and disappointed that 

your husband did the same to you. 

Please allow me to be honest; 

you and your husband have a lot 

of work to do. 

Ms. Vicki’s Online Talk Show 

Don’t get enough Ms. Vicki in the Herald Post? Now you can tune in for her Internet radio show at 

www.blogtalkradio.com/dearmsvicki to hear her talk about teen dating violence, helping military 

children have a smooth transition, relationships and more. You can also visit her online at www. 

dearmsvicki.com. 

Affairs happen for a reason. 

Contrary to popular belief, they 

just don’t happen. You and your 

husband must dig deep with self 

exploration to find out why. 

My professional experience says 

that you both should try individual 

counseling first and then marital 

counseling. By this I only mean 

having someone whom you can 

talk to for support and to help you 

figure some things out. 

Many people are scared of the 

word “counseling.” I can give you 

the names and numbers of two 

that I know in your area. 

Don’t let your husband tell you 

that he’s forgiven you and he will 

just move on. Even if he could do 

that (which I doubt he could), he 

won’t. The both of you will only 

be sweeping this under the carpet 

until another event. 

Don’t do this; get everything out 

“on the table.” You both deserve a 

strong, happy and healthy marriage. 

Do you love your husband? Does 

he love you? Are you both in love 

with each other? If so, get help. 

Keep in touch at your leisure. I 

wish you well. 

Dear Ms. Vicki, 

I just moved to Fort Campbell, 

Ky., from Fort Bragg, N.C., a 

few months ago, and I have been 

shocked to see the way people regard 

their military members outside of 

the base. I’ve looked at many online 

forums, and the way people talk 

about our military and their spouses 

blows me away. 

Is this normal around here? When 

my family and I were stationed at 

Fort Bragg, we never had this problem. 

The locals always treated the 

military members and their wives 

with the utmost respect. 

It blows me away how people can 

make nasty comments and accusations 

about people who gave their 

civilian lifestyles up to defend this 

Customs and Border Clearance Agency. 

Under the “non-resident” exemption, all personal 

effects are duty-free, but you have to bring them 

back to Europe with you when you return. 

“A nonresident may also take $100-worth of 

foreign-made goods duty-free as gifts and 200 cigarettes, 

50 cigars or two kilograms of smoking tobacco 

for personal use,” Johnson explained. 

An additional 100 cigars may be taken under the 

gift exemption so long as they are not from Cuba. 

The non-resident exemption also lets genuine hunters 

and sports shooters import firearms temporarily 

without a permit. 

country (and support those who 

defend it). 

If I go anywhere off post, I can’t 

tell people that I am a spouse 

because they become very rude and 

treat me like I shouldn’t be here. 

It also seems as if the locals believe 

that every spouse cheats on their 

husband, so they call you names and 

such. 

There are a lot of rumors that go 

around about the military and their 

spouses. I’m not really sure how 

to handle this type of hatred; I’ve 

never experienced anything like this 

before. Have you? 

How would you handle this situation? 

From: Shocked and Dismayed 

Dear Shocked, 

Thank you for writing me and 

for sharing your experiences. I 

must say I regret that you have not 

received a warm welcome from the 

locals. I have to be honest; I did 

not have the same experience. 

What’s most important to me 

is for you to feel safe and feel 

esteemed in the community. First 

of all, let me advise you not to feel 

like these attitudes are reflective 

of the entire community, because 

they are not. 

I know it’s already tough moving 

to a new state and starting all over 

again. 

Secondly, I would like to encourage 

you to try and get involved in 

the community either on or off 

base. There are many volunteer opportunities 

available. 

Check with Army Community 

Service and the Red Cross. Moreover, 

try to volunteer in an area 

that you are passionate about or 

one that may provide some work 

experience. 

Lastly, you may consider finding 

employment or continuing your 

education. There is so much for 

you! Don’t get disheartened. 

Please keep in touch with me 

and take care of yourself. 

Making the right residency choice can save you money 

If youclaim status as a “returning resident,” you 

can take foreign-made items to the States, but only 

the first $800 of their value would be duty-free. This 

applies to each family member, so two family members 

traveling together would have a $1,600 exemption. 

The advantage is that these articles can stay 

behind in the States whereas items brought in under 

the non-resident exemption must be taken back out 

of the country. You may also include gifts and no 

more than 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes in the $800 

exemption. 

More information: www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/ 

travel.

HP 


Transformers 

Everyone knows the stigma of sequels, right? 

The second movie can’t capture what the first 

movie managed to capture. Well I will say 

this movie did and didn’t live up to the first 

movie’s magic. 

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is 

about the obvious return of the Decepticons. 

Tons of new bad guys show up to try and lay 

waste to the world. The Autobots get a bunch 

of new and improved robots to fight for the 

good guys. That’s about it for the story. 

I felt the plot was thin and really didn’t feel 

like the first movie. Now don’t get me wrong, I 

didn’t think the movie was horrible, but there 

were points I found it very hard to sit through. 

The script was just not up to par with the 

first movie, and the dialogue felt awkward and 

July 3 

Bungee Jumping – Take the 725-foot 

plunge on a weekend trip through July 6 to 

Lake Como, Italy, with Kaiserslautern Army 

Outdoor Recreation. DSN 493-4117, civ. 

0631-3406-4117. 

German-American Summer Fest – Head 

to Mannheim’s Benjamin Franklin Village 

through July 12 for fun carnival rides, live 

entertainment, fireworks, food and beverages 

and much more. DSN 385-2342, www. 

mwrgermany.com. 

Free Comedy Dinner Show – The USO is 

hosting a free Comedy Dinner Show at the 

USO Mannheim ballroom, Sullivan Barracks. 

There will be two comedians performing, 

and you will enjoy the event with a free 

dinner and drinks. Doors open at 6 p.m. 

http://affiliates.uso.org/rheinneckar. 

July 4 

Fourth of July Celebration – Head to 

PHV Park in Heidelberg 4-11 p.m. for food, 

games, prize giveaways, a BOSS dunk tank, 

pie-eating contest, a fireworks display and 

live music from Edison, Michael Peterson 

and the USAREUR Band and Chorus. Patrons 

parked along the fence line of the soccer 

field should disable their car alarms as 

live cannon fire will set them off. A shuttle 

bus is available starting at 3:30 p.m. with 

pick-up points on Patton Barracks, MTV and 

Tompkins Barracks. 

Party at Legends – Still feel like partying 

after those fireworks go off? Head on over 

to Legends on Patrick Henry Village after 

the Heidelberg Fourth of July Celebration 

for some extra fun from 10 p.m. until 2 

a.m. with the latest hip-hop beats from DJ 

GET OUT! 

area events 

More events online at http://myBWnow.ning.com 

Madlogic. www.mwrgermany.com. 

BBQ Bash – Kaiserslautern’s Kazabra Club 

presents the 2009 Fourth of July BBQ Bash 

9-11 p.m. featuring great food, great fun 

and a great atmosphere. DSN 489-7261, 

civ. 0631-536-7261, www.mwrgermany. 

com. 

Mannheim Idol Finals – See your 

favorite contestants compete to be named 

Mannheim Idol 2009 at the German-American 

Summer Fest at 6 p.m. on Benjamin 

Franklin Village. 

July 5 

Familly Day at Luisenpark – Radio 

Regenbogen will host a Family Day providing 

lots of fun and entertainment for the 

whole family at Luisenpark in Mannheim. 

The event will have a little fair, a kid’s stage 

where clowns, magicians or dance groups 

give performances, and an area where the 

kids can do handicrafts and much more. 

July 7 

Ying Yang Twins Concert – R&B Hip Hop 

Artists Ying Yang Twins will perform live at 8 

p.m. at the Recovery Room on Nachrichten 

Kaserne in Heidelberg. The event is free and 

open to all ID card holders ages 18 and over. 

The concert is presented by Armed Forces 

Entertainment, USO and Heidelberg FMWR. 

July 9 

ADAC Rally Heidelberg Historic – Head 

to Sinsheim through July 11 for the classic 

rally between the Rhein, Neckar and Main 

with 14 regularity test sections distributed 

over a total distance of 650 kilometers. 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Movie Lovers Online 

Join the “Movie Lovers” group in the BWnow virtual community 

at http://myBWnow.ning.com to give props and flops to the 

latest flicks and chat with The Reel Life’s Spc. Joseph Nieves. 

forced. I found myself watching certain parts 

and just thinking it was dreadful to see. There 

were specific characters that would talk, and 

I found myself hoping they wouldn’t or the 

movie would skip to other characters (you’ll 

know them when you see them). 

The action sequences were amazing, and the 

robots look incredible. I found myself almost 

wanting to cheer at the Autobots at times. The 

movie’s received mediocre reviews with a lot 

of critics feeling the way I did but expressing 

their views in a much more negative way. 

On the other hand the movie was one of the 

highest grossing film for its opening day, second 

only to “The Dark Knight,” so apparently 

the viewers have spoken. 

I will say that before you judge the movie by 

my words go check it out and feel free to leave 

me your thoughts in the Movie Lovers group 

on http://myBWnow.ning.com. 

I think the kids will love this movie, but 

watch for the language. 

Many beautiful highlights from the history 

of the automobile are on the road again. 

The 170 vehicles dating from 1928 not only 

make up the biggest but also the most 

exclusive starting field which can be seen in 

a veteran car sports rally in Germany. www. 

heidelberg-historic.de. 

July 10 

North Sea Jazz Festival – Travel to 

Rotterdam, Netherlands, through July 13 to 

visit Europe’s largest Jazz Festival. See such 

artists as: Duffy, Herbie Hancock & Lang 

Lang, B.B. King, James Taylor, Jamie Cullum 

and more. Festival tickets are able to be 

purchased through Kaiserslautern Outdoor 

Recreation. DSN 493-4117. 

Swiss Alps Adventure Weekend – 

Through July 12 Kaiserslautern Outdoor 

Recreation, DSN 493-4117; or Heidelberg 

ODR, DSN 388-9282. 

July 11 

Apollo Amateur Talent Show and After 

Party – Starting at 9 p.m., it’s the audience 

who decides who walks away with the 

$1,000 cash prize. The show takes place 

at the Schuh Theater followed by an after 

party at the Top Hat Club. All participants 

and patrons must be at least 18 years old. 

www.mwrgermany.com. 

Heidelberg Castle Illumination – 

Burning of the Castle with grand fireworks 

display at approx. 10:15 p.m. Can best be 

enjoyed from the bank of the Neckarwiesen 

(Neckar Meadows) or from the 

Philosophenweg. A concert takes place in 

the Heiliggeistkirche beforehand. www. 

heidelberg-tourismus.de. 

coming to 

THEATERS 

CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE 

(Jason Statham, Amy Smart) Hitman Chev is 

kidnapped by a mysterious Chinese mobster. 

He later wakes up to discover his heart has 

been surgically removed and replaced with a 

battery-operated ticker that requires regular 

jolts of electricity in order to work. After escaping 

from his captors, Chev is on the run again, 

this time from the charismatic Mexican gang 

boss El Huron and the Chinese Triads. Rated R 

(frenetic strong bloody violence, crude/graphic 

sexual content, nudity, pervasive language) 

85 minutes 

15 

SUNSHINE CLEANING 

(Amy Adams, Emily Blunt) Desperate to get her son into a better school Rose 

persuades Norah to go into the crime scene clean-up business with her to make 

some quick cash. In no time, the girls are up to their elbows in murders, suicides and 

other specialized situations. As they climb the ranks in a very dirty job, the sisters 

find new respect for one another and the closeness they have always craved. Rated 

R (language, disturbing images, sexuality, drug use) 99 minutes 

PLAYING THIS WEEK 

Heidelberg, Patrick Henry Village 

July 2 - HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) 7 p.m. 

July 3 - CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE (R) 7 p.m.; 

TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 9 p.m. 

July 5 - CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE (R) 4 p.m.; 

TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

July 6 - SUNSHINE CLEANING (R) 7 p.m. 

July 7 - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

July 8 - CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE (R) 7 p.m. 

July 9 TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

Mannheim, Schuh 

July 2 - STATE OF PLAY (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

July 3 - THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

July 5 - THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 4 p.m.; CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE (R) 7 p.m. 


July 7 - THE PROPOSAL (PG-13)(1STRUN) 7 p.m. 



Vogelweh, Galaxy 


July 3 - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m. 

July 4 - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 

11 p.m. 

July 5 - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. 





Ramstein, Hercules 



Ramstein, Nightingale 

July 2 - DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION (PG) 7 p.m. 

July 3 - HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 

July 4 - HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; 

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 

July 5 - HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; 

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) 7 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 





THEATER INFORMATION 

Patrick Henry Village, Heidelberg , 06221-27-238 

Schuh Theater, Mannheim, 0621-730-1790 

Galaxy Theater, Vogelweh, 0631-50017 

Hercules, Ramstein, 06371-47-5550 

Nightingale, Ramstein, 06371-47-6147 

Visit www.aafes.com for updated listings and more movie descriptions

16 COMMUNITY 


community 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Nostalgic for Darmstadt? 

Members of the general public are invited to 

sign up for escorted group tours of Darmstadt’s 

Cambrai-Fritsch Kaserne and Jefferson Village and 

Lincoln Village housing areas the afternoon of 

Sept. 4. Civ. 06151-132045, konversion@darmstadt. 

de.The message should list the names, addresses 

and telephone numbers of the visitors. 

Study in Paris with UMUC 

University of Maryland University College Europe 

announces two three-credit undergraduate field 

study courses, Picasso in Paris and Expatriate Writers 

in Paris: 1920s, offered this August in the “City 

of Lights.”The registration deadlines are July 10 

and 17 respectively, with classes starting in early 

August. DSN 370-6762, edfieldsty@ed.umuc.edu, 

www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy. 

Estate Claim 

Anyone having any claims on or obligations to the 

estate of Capt. Kafele H. Sims of the 18th Engineer 

Brigade should contact the summary court martial 

officer, 1st Lt. Richard Jordan. DSN 379-9013, civ. 

06202-80-9013. 

APO Use for Retirees 

Retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their 

widows can apply to use the Army Post Office system 

after retirement. To obtain APO privileges, make 

arrangements with the local APO to receive your 

mail through “Box R” (General Delivery Mail Section). 

Your mail must be addressed to “Box R” of the APO 

concerned and the address must include the word 

“retired” (e.g., “U.S. Army Ret”). You must pick up 

your mail at the APO and take any parcels received 

unopened to German customs for clearance. If you 

fail to present parcels to German Customs within a 

reasonable time (about one week), you may lose 

APO privileges for the rest of your stay in Germany. 

DSN 370-7142, civ. 06221-577142. 

Fuel Ration Cards 

When a vehicle receives new license plates, the 

current Esso fuel ration card will no longer work. 

After receiving the new plates, visit your local AAFES 

facility to get a new card, or you will be charged and 

required to pay the full Esso price for gasoline. 

local 

EMPLOYMENT 

Bank Employees 

Employment is immediately available for a part-time 

teller and a part-time customer service associate at 

the Coleman Barracks Community Bank. Call Harlan 

Morse, Banking Center Manager. DSN 382-4187, civ. 

0621-784158. Applications are available for pick-up, 

drop off at any Community Banking Center. 

Thrift Shop 

The Heidelberg Thrift Shop is accepting applications. 

Must have a valid ID card and be at least 18 years old. 

See manager for details. 

Program Assistants 

The Kaiserslautern Child, Youth and School Services is 

now hiring program assistants. DSN 493-4370. Apply 

online: http://cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil. 

Aerobics Instructors 

The Kaiserslautern Sports and Fitness centers are 

looking for aerobics instructors. DSN 493-2086. 

KAISERSLAUTERN 

Education 

wACS Classes and Events – DSN 

493-4203, civ. 0631-3406-4203, 

www.mwrgermany.com/kl/acs. 

wPreseparation Briefing – The 

Kaiserslautern Transition Center hosts 

a pre-separation briefing 8:30-11:30 

a.m. July 7 in Bldg. 3245 on Kleber 

Kaserne. Soldiers are required to take 

this presentation at least 90 days 

prior to separating (not retiring) 

from the Army. Registration: DSN 

483-7071, civ. 0631-411-7071. 

Community 

wLandstuhl Community Club 

Holiday Hours – July 3 the club will 

open at 5 p.m. and will host Texas 

Hold 'Em; registration at 6 p.m., first 

deal at 7 p.m. Additionally, the club 

will be closed July 4 in observance 

of the holiday. DSN 486-7244, civ. 

06371-86-7244. 

w409th CSB Change of Command 

– Col. Stephen Leisenring, 409th 

Contracting Support Brigade commander, 

relinquishes command to 

Col. Debra Daniels at 10 a.m. July 9 at 

the parade field on Panzer Kaserne. 

wUSAG Kaiserslautern Change of 

Command – Lt. Col. Mechelle Hale, 

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern 

commander, relinquishes command 

to Lt. Col. Kevin Hutchison at 10 a.m. 

July 10 at the Armstrong Community 

Club on Vogelweh Housing. 

wReduced Garrison Staffing – The 

U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern 

will have reduced staffing at its 

facilities July 10 for command 

functions. 

wIndoor Flea Market – Army 

Outdoor Recreation will host an 

Indoor Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 

18. They are now taking reservations 

for people interested in selling items 

at the next market. DSN 493-4117, 

Civ. 0631-3406-4117, www.mwrgermany.com. 

wCollege Night Representatives 

Needed – The annual Kaiserslautern 

College and University Information 

Night will be held Oct. 8. College 

admissions, alumni or other staff are 

invited to provide information and 

materials and answer questions for 

potential students. kaiserslautern@ 

agbc.de. 

wBOSS Meeting – Better Opportunities 

for Single Service members 

hosts meetings 1 p.m. every first 

and third Thursday of the month in 

Bldg. 2929 on Pulaski Barracks. DSN 

493-4344. 

wCYS Services Parent Handbook 

– The 2009-2010 CYS Services Parent 

Handbook is now available. Pick your 

copy up at Central Enrollment and 

Registration, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 

2898 or download it from www. 

mwrgermany.com. 

wVBS – The Chaplain’s Office hosts 

the 2009 Vacation Bible School July 

27-31 at the Landstuhl Elementary 

and Middle School. Registration is 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

required and can be done online at 

http://vbs2009ktown.eventbrite.com. 

Password is “Kaiserslautern.” DSN 

493-4098, civ. 0631-4098, mirna. 

oceguera@eur.army.mil. 

HEIDELBERG 

Education 

wACS Classes and Events – Checkbook 

Management, 9-11:30 a.m. July 

2; Federal Web-based Application 

(RESUMIX), 9 a.m.-noon July 7; 

Parents of Multiples, 12:30 p.m. July 

7 at the PHV CDC; Investment Basics, 

noon-1 p.m. July 8; First-Termers 

Money Management, 8 a.m.-noon 

July 9. DSN 370-6883, www.mwrgermany.com/hd/acs. 

wPreseparation Briefing – 

Honorably transitioning Soldiers, not 

retirees, must attend no later than 90 

days before their transition date. The 

next briefing will be held 1-4 p.m. 

July 7 at Army Community Service. 

Reservations: DSN 370-3283. 

wCYSSitter Class – Become a certified 

babysitter through CYS Services 

and SKIESUnlimited. This free threeday 

course is open to youth 13-18 

and will include Red Cross CPR/First 

Aid certification and 4-H babysitter 

certification. Classes will be held 

July 8, 16 and 17. Register: DSN 

388-9377, civ. 06221-338-9377. 

Community 

wShopping Center Exit –Motorists 

exiting the Community Support 

Center have noticed an additional 

"bump" as they leave the installation. 

The bump is a rubber covering 

over an electric cable feeding power 

to the temporary air-conditioning 

system for the PX. Motorists are 

cautioned to drive slowly when 

exiting the installation. The cable is 

expected to remain in place through 

September and will be removed 

after the new air-conditioning units 

have been installed. 

wHousing Office Closure – The 

office will close at noon July 2 for a 

town hall meeting. Full services will 

resume at 8 a.m. July 6. 

wRed Cross Bake Sale – During 

the Fourth of July Celebration on 

Patrick Henry Village, the Red Cross 

will host a bake sale from 4:30 p.m. 

until 8 p.m. DSN 370-1760, civ. 

06221-57-1760. 

wPatton DFAC Closure – The 

Patton Barracks Dining Facility will 

close after the brunch meal July 5 

because of building maintenance. 

The facility will reopen for breakfast 

July 10 and will serve soul food for 

lunch that day. 

wCommunity Update – Join 

Heidelberg community leaders at 9 

a.m. July 8 in the Patrick Henry Village 

Theater to find out what’s happening 

in the community, provide 

feedback and ask questions. 

wDPW Service Order Center 

Closure – The Service Order Center 

will be closed July 8 for the annual 

division outing. For emergency service 

orders, call 115, the Fire Alarm 

Center, which will refer you to the 

appropriate DPW service contractor. 

Please hold non-emergency calls 

until the next day. 

wUSAG Heidelberg Change of 

Responsibility – U.S. Army Garrison 

Heidelberg Command Sgt. Maj. 

Annette Weber will transfer responsibility 

to Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto 

Delgado at 10 a.m. July 15 at the flag 

pole on Patton Barracks. 

wUSAG Baden-Württemberg 

Change of Command and 

Responsibility – U.S. Army Garrison 

Baden-Württemberg Commander 

Col. Robert Ulses will relinquish 

command to Col. William Butcher at 

9 a.m. July 17 on the Village Green 

on PHV. At the same ceremony, Command 

Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax will 

transfer responsibility to Command 

Sgt. Maj. Annette Weber. 

wHMS Summer Hours – Heidelberg 

Middle School is open daily for 

new student registration and PCSing 

student record requests. School 

hours during the summer recess are 

8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday 

through Friday. Student immunizations 

must be current at the time of 

registration. New students or returning 

students who need a booster 

shot or updated immunizations may 

go to the HMEDDAC Immunization 

Clinic and return a copy of the 

completed immunization certificate 

to the school during school hours. 

Civ. 06221-338-9310. 

wHIWC Events – Join the Heidelberg 

International Wandering Club 

for the following volksmarches: July 

4-5, Grombach and Wiesbaden-Naurod 

(Sunday only); July 11-12, Aurich 

(Vahingen) and Ottersweier (Sunday 

only). The next general membership 

Meeting at 7 p.m. July 13 at the SG 

Gasthaus in Oftersheim. Sign up for 

our upcoming trips to Belgium and 

Versailles – closing dates for sign-ups 

are in July. Check out the Web site for 

new trips. www.hiwc.de. 

wVacation Bible School – 

Registration is open for children in 

pre-kindergarten through fifth grade 

for the SonRock Kids Camp to be 

held 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 3-7 at Patrick 

Henry Elementary School. Register 

your child or volunteer to help out: 

DSN 388-9406 or visit PHV or MTV 

Chapel. 

wPlaygroups – Your child can 

socialize with others his age during 

playgroups at the PHV Child Development 

Center Room 7. Schedule: 

Newborn-15 months, 10 a.m.-noon 

Tuesday; 16-30 months, 9:30-11:30 

a.m. Monday and Wednesday; 

31-48 months 2-4 p.m. Monday 

and Wednesday; Family Group for 

newborn-48 months, 9:30-11:30 

a.m. Friday. Civ. 0160-968-53425. 

wCollege Night – Represent 

your college at Heidelberg College 

Night Oct. 25. DSN 388-9377, civ. 

06221-338-9377, collegenight@ 

doddse.net. 

MANNHEIM 

Education 

wACS Classes – FRG Fundraising 

Management, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 

5:30-8:30 p.m. July 8; Mannheim 

Orientation Spouses’Tour, 9 a.m.-2 

p.m. July 13; Volunteer Training, 1-2 

p.m. and 3-4 p.m. July 6 and 8; ESL, 

9-11 a.m. July 6 and 8 and 6-7:30 

p.m. July 7 and 9; Levy and Out- 

Processing, 1-2:45 p.m. July 7; Hearts 

Apart, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 8. DSN 

385-3101, civ. 0621-730-3101. 

wPreseparation Briefing – 

Honorably transitioning Soldiers, not 

retirees, must attend no later than 90 

days before their transition date. The 

next briefing will be held 8:30 a.m.noon 

July 15 in the USO Conference 

Room. Reservations: DSN 385-3487. 

wCareer Status Bonus – Find out 

about the $30,000 Career Status 

Bonus. Soldiers reaching 14 ½ years 

of active duty should attend this 

informative presentation in Bldg. 238 

on Sullivan Barracks 1:15-3 p.m. July 

15. Reservations: DSN 385-3484. 

Community 

wVacation Bible School – VBS will 

be at Mannheim Elementary School, 

5:30-8:30 p.m. July 13-17. Student 

and volunteer enrollment 

available online at http://vbs09. 

eventbrite.com, password 

vbs09 or at the BFV Chapel. Civ. 

06204-705-0724. 

wSullivan Library – Summer 

Reading Program, 10-11 a.m. every 

Thursday July 2-Aug. 6; Scrapbook 

Club, noon-3 p.m. July 11 and 25; 

Film Screening, 4-5:30 p.m. July 

11 and 25. DSN 380-1740, civ. 

0621-730-1740. 

wDay for Kids – Mannheim Army 

Community Service will host Day 

Just for Kids 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9 on 

Benjamin Franklin Village. This is a 

fun annual event in which enrolled 

Exceptional Family Member Program 

children enjoy carnival rides, games, 

arts and crafts and free food at the 

German-American Summer Fest. DSN 

385-3101, civ. 0621-730-3101. 

wSuper Saturday – Super Saturday 

will be held at the Child Development 

Center 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11. 

Child care will be open to families 

who have a current registration with 

CYS Services. Reservations: DSN 

380-4851, civ. 0621-730-4850. 

wSchool Liaison Transition 

Services – July is the month to 

start applying for Free and Reduced 

Lunch School Year 2009/2010. Items 

needed for every application: sponsor’s 

and spouse’s most current LES; 

sponsor’s orders with family members 

listed; completed application. 

Apply with Central Registration. 

Applications are available at all Mannheim 

schools, and in the SLO Office.

HP 


SPORTS 

Heidelberg Intramural Golf Championship 

The Team of John Sapanos and Zlatko Tadic won the 2009 Heidelberg Intramural Golf Championship June 25 by virtue of a 2 and 1 score versus the team of Thomas 

Benson and Sy Daranouvong. Third place went to the teams of Walter Wheeler and John Sharer and William Price and Matthew Doyle. 

Golf Classic to benefit wounded warriors 

Staff Report 

Golfers, get ready to hit the links for the 234th Chaplains 

Anniversary Golf Classic, scheduled for 7 a.m.noon 

July 24 at the Heidelberg Golf Club in Oftersheim. 

The 18-hole, four-person scramble is intended to be 

friendly to the best and worst golfers in the area as it 

is a “captain’s choice” setup. Celebrating 234 years of 

chaplains’ service to ‘God and Country,’ the tournament 

is also intended to support the Warrior Transition Fund 

– helping wounded warriors recover and thrive. 

“We help take care of their families’ spiritual needs 

while they’re down range, and after they return, no matter 

the condition, the chapels and chaplains are around 

to minister to the spiritual needs of the war fighter,” said 

James Corneliussen, director of religious education for 

U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg. “This is just a 

small way for the chapel community to say ‘thank you’ to 

them for the sacrifices they have made.” 

Registered participants in the tournament are given an 

opportunity to donate funds to support the Wounded 

Warriors Transition Fund. 

In last years’ event, more than $3,000 was raised 

through donations from the USAG Baden-Württemberg 

Tiger Woods salutes military 

By Tim Hipps 

FMWRC PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Tournament 

host Tiger Woods honored wounded 

warriors on the first tee box during a 

patriotic salute to U.S. military personnel 

and their families to officially 

open the 2009 AT&T National PGA 

Tour event Wednesday at Congressional 

Country Club in Bethesda, Md. 

Several wounded warriors joined 

Woods on the first tee at 11 a.m. to 

watch members of the 101st Airborne 

Division Parachute Demonstration 

Team from Fort Campbell, Ky., skydive 

onto the fairway with golf balls 

for the tournament’s ceremonial first 

shots. 

Maj. Ken Dwyer of the 3rd Special 

Forces Group at Fort Bragg, N.C., and 

Staff Sgt. Ramon Padilla of Walter 

Reed Army Medical Center in Washington 

joined Woods to officially 

launch the tournament. 

“Hopefully people come out, not 

only to watch the players, but also to 

say thank you to all of the servicemen 

and women who are coming out 

here,” Woods said before the tournament. 

“If it wasn’t for them, what they 

are doing overseas, things might be 

different here.” 

In 2007, Former President George 

H.W. Bush hit the ceremonial first 

shot at the inaugural AT&T National. 

Last year, children of deployed service 

members had the honor of joining 

tournament host Fred Couples, who 

filled in for Woods, who was recover- 

ing from knee surgery. 

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard 

Drill Team performed, and Jessica 

Simpson sang “The Star-Spangled 

Banner” during the patriotic ceremony. 

The same day, Woods partnered 

with Dallas Cowboys quarterback 

Tony Romo to play in the third 

annual Earl D. Woods Memorial Pro- 

Am.Washington Redskins quarterback 

Jason Campbell, wide receiver 

Antwaan Randle El and Washington 

Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau also 

played in the pro-am. 

Boudreau was tuning up for the 

2009 Bruce Boudreau-John Anderson 

Celebrity Classic, scheduled for July 

27 at Lionhead Golf and Country 

Club in Brampton, Ontario. Boudreau 

and Anderson, head coach of 

the Atlanta Thrashers, both played for 

the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

The Military Caddie Program again 

featured troops serving as caddies for 

the pros on the seventh hole during 

the pro-am. 

Twoyears ago at that hole, Woods 

handed his putter to Sgt. Michael 

Woods of Army Materiel Command 

at Fort Belvoir, Va. Sgt. Woods then 

knocked down a 12-foot putt for the 

play of the day at Congressional as the 

gallery roared. 

The Tiger Woods Foundation 

donated 30,000 tickets to the military 

to attend one day of the AT&T National, 

which began Sunday and runs 

through the weekend. “To have the 

military there and to have everyone 

communities. 

Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Griffith, Patrick Henry Village 

chapel, said golfers should participate for one simple 

reason: to show support for the wounded warriors. 

“I’ve been downrange with a lot of the (wounded warriors), 

and watched the Soldiers and the sacrifices they 

make,” he said. “Me personally as a chaplain, I have great 

freedom to stand up and preach the Bible every week 

because of these guys. I’m 45 years old, and I’ve had very 

few opportunities to walk with greatness, but I think in 

the year I spent in Iraq, in that one year I had that opportunity 

with the wounded warriors.” 

Organizations are encouraged to register to play together. 

Those interested in playing must register by July 

17 to ensure a spot in the tournament; all registrations 

after that date will be included on a space-available basis. 

While the tournament does not have an actual entry 

fee, the suggested donation is $40 per person. Included 

in the donation are of a golf cart, greens fees, golf clubs if 

needed, range balls and a barbecue lunch. 

For more information, call DSN 388-9406 or michael. 

griffith@eur.army.mil. Completed registration forms can 

be e-mailed to kermit.powers@us.army.mil or faxed to 

379-6096. 

Tim Hipps 

Tiger Woods, seen here putting during the 

2007 AT&T National, partnered with Dallas 

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during 

the 2009 Earl Woods Memorial Pro-Am 

Wednesday at Congressional Country Club 

in Bethesda, Md. 

support the event like they did the 

first year … having the players just 

rave about it, having all the fans rave 

about it, it was just such a huge success,” 

Tiger said. “We are just trying to 

build on that momentum we created 

the first year.” 

Lockheed Martin’s Military Pavilion, 

located near the fourth tee, will 

provide snacks, beverages and a prime 

viewing area for military ticket holders 

Tuesday through Sunday of the 

tournament week. 

All spectators are welcome to visit 

the USO Care Package Tent, which 

will sit adjacent to the Lockheed 

Martin Pavilion, to help assemble care 

packages for deployed troops. 

staying 

ACTIVE 

17 

Youth Sports Registration 

Heidelberg – Register through Aug. 7 for soccer, 

flag football, tackle football and cheerleading. Volunteer 

coaches are needed. If anyone is interested 

in becoming a paid official, clinic information is 

available at www.mwraonline.com. DSN 388-9397. 

Mannheim – Register through July 31 for soccer, 

flag football, tackle football and cheerleading at 

Central Enrollment Registration. DSN 380-9290, civ. 

0621-730-9390. 

Kaiserslautern – Child Youth and School Services 

Youth Sports is now offering a golf program to 

youth ages 8-15. Registration begins Aug. 10 and 

the season begins Aug. 24. DSN 493-4516, civ. 

0631-3406-4122. 

Heidelberg Unit-Level Softball 

Standings as of June 25: 529th MPs, 5-1; V Corps, 

8-3; MEDDAC, 7-4; PMO, 4-7; DENTAC, 1-10. Games 

to be played on Patton Barracks: 529th MPs vs. 

DENTAC, 6 p.m. July 8; MEDDAC vs. V Corps, 7 p.m. 

July 8; PMO vs. 529th MPs, 8 p.m. July 8; V Corps vs. 

529th MPs, 6 p.m. July 9; PMO vs. MEDDAC, 7 p.m. 

July 9; DENTAC vs. 529th MPs 8 p.m. July 9. 

Women’s Basketball 

The Mannheim Mustang Community Women’s Basketball 

Team is looking for players for the upcoming 

season. DSN 385-3164, civ. 0621-730-3164. 

Summer Slam 

Heidelberg’s 18th annual Summer Slam event, 

featuring Europe-wide competitions in beach 

volleyball, softball, basketball and racquetball will 

be held July 17-19. Softball and basketball require 

pre-registration by July 13 at Patton Fitness Center, 

DSN 373-8032, civ. 06221-17-8032. 

Golf Tournament 

Baumholder – The Theta Theta Lambda Alumni 

chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will sponsor 

a “Swinging for the Youth” Golf Tournament July 

11 at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Baumholder. 

Entrance fee: $50, includes lunch, golf cart and a 

team mulligan package. All proceeds benefit scholarships 

for DoDDS students. Civ. 0170-309-8659. 

Heidelberg – The annual Golf Classic honoring 

the 234th Chaplains’ Anniversary will take place at 

the Heidelberg Golf Club in Oftersheim July 24. A 

suggested donation of $40 per person to support 

the Wounded Warriors Fund will be accepted at 

registration. This 18-hole, four-person scramble 

includes golf cart, green fees, range balls and a 

barbecue lunch. Registration deadline is July 17. 

DSN 388-9406, michael.griffith@eur.army.mil. 

Sports Physicals 

Landstuhl – Sports physicals for children ages 5 to 

18 who are enrolled at Landstuhl Regional Medical 

Center are scheduled 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 11. The AE 

Form 608-100A Child and Youth Services Health Assessment/Sports 

Physical form must be completed 

prior to the appointment. DSN 486-5762. 

Soccer Summer Camps 

Mannheim – Developmental Soccer Camps will 

be offered for ages 5-7 July 27-31 with morning (9 

a.m.-noon) or afternoon (1:30-4:30 p.m.) sessions. 

Junior Soccer Camp will be offered for ages 8-13 

Aug. 3-7 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Senior Soccer Camp will 

be offered for ages 13-18 July 27-30 (6-8 p.m.) Cost: 

$70. Central Enrollment Registration at Sullivan 

Bks., Bldg. 255. DSN 380-9290, civ. 0621-730-9290.

18 ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, July 2, 2009 

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Behind Campbell Barracks 

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Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. 

Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. 

Pastor Rusty Pilalas, Tel. 06221-8945340 

“Serving our Military for Christ” 

MINISTRY TO THE MILITARY 

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Robert-Bosch-Str. 6 · Schwetzingen (across from Hotel Zagreb) 

Bishop Willie J. & Carolyn J. Courtney, Tel. 06227-880445 

Min Glenna Andrew, 0175-4867506 

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Thursday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. (19:00 hrs.) 

Sunday School 10 a.m. & Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. 

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Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. 

Evening Service: 06:00 p.m. 

Wednesday: 07:00 p.m. 

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Wednesday Bible Study (All Ages) 18:00 

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3rd Sunday Fellowship 10:00 

Men Leadership Class (1st Mon.) 18:30 

Ladies’ Bible Class (1st & 3rd Thurs.) 18:00 

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Daryll Jordan: 0151-5221 5099 

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Heidelberg Church of Christ 

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REAL 

ESTATE 

HOUSES FOR RENT 

Heidelberg: Very private renovated old 

history villa, approx. 240 sq.m, 2,500 sq.m 

yard, furn. kitchen, garage, € 3.000,- 

Wiesloch: Townhouse, approx. 150 sq.m, 

furn. kit., 1 1 ⁄2 baths, park. space, € 1.150,- 

Bammental: Freest. house, approx. 230 

sq.m, furn. kit., 2 baths, garage, € 1.800,- 

St. Leon: Freestanding house, approx. 175 

sq.m, furn. kitchen, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, garage, avail. 

July 15, € 1.450,- 

St. Leon: Freestanding house, approx. 170 

sq.m, built 2005, furn. kitchen, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, 

garage, € 1.450,- 

St. Leon: 1-fam. house, approx. 140 sq.m, 

furn. kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, 2 

garages, side building, € 1.050,- 

Dielsheim-Horrenberg: Excl. duplex house, 

approx. 190 sq.m, mediterranean style, furn. 

kitchen, open fireplace, 1 1 ⁄2 baths, garage, 

large yard, € 1.550,- 

Rauenberg: Duplex house, approx. 180 

sq.m, furn. kit., 2 1 ⁄2 baths, carport, € 1.350,- 

Rauenberg: New rowhouse, approx. 135 

sq.m, furn. kit., wintergarden, 3 bedrooms, 

2 1 ⁄2 baths, garage, € 980,- 

Dossenheim: 1 st tenant townhouse, approx. 

140 sq.m, wooden floors, 2 1 ⁄2 baths, garage, 

€ 1.200,- 

Excl. apartments in HD as well with river 

view – www.h-knoll.de – Apartments in all 

sizes with furn. kitchen and garage avail. 

All houses + utilities and agent’s fee 

Real Estate Hildegard Knoll 

Tel. 06224-923474 or 0172-6256879 

E-mail: knoll-leimen@t-online.de 

homepage: www.h-knoll.de 

Houses for rent: 

Walldorf: Freest. 1-family house, located 

directly at the edge of the forest in a very 

quiet area, 200 sq.m living space, 700 sq.m 

grounds, 3 bedrooms, livingroom w/high 

ceiling, exclusive open furnished kitchen, 

fireplace, large luxurios bathroom, large 

garage, available August 1, € 1.600,- + util. 

Gaiberg: 10 km to HD, freest. 1-family house, 

completely renovated, 150 sq.m living space, 

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built-in kitchen, 

garage, available August 1, € 1.350,- + util. 

Hockenheim: Beautiful and well-maintained 

house, approx. 170 sq.m living space, 

3 bedrooms, familyroom, 2 bathrooms, 

built-in kitchen, fireplace, garage, garden, 

available August 1, 2009, € 1.500,- + util. 

Mühlhausen-Rettigheim: Modern double 

house half, 3 bathrooms, built 1995, built-in 

kitchen, 160 sq.m living space, fenced yard, 

carport, available now, € 1.400,- + util. 

Heidelberg-Kirchheim: Rowhouse, built 

2007, 130 sq.m living space, 4 bedrooms, 

1 1 ⁄2 bathrooms, built-in kitchen, avail. Aug. 1, 

€ 1.280,- + util. 

Mühlhausen: 

1. Excl. 1-family double house, 216 sq.m 

living space, 2 1 ⁄2 bathrooms, built-in kitchen, 

fireplace, garage, w/house entrance, yard, 

available Sept. 1, € 1.800,- + util. 

2. Double house on slope location with 

beautiful country view, 160 sq.m living space, 

2 bathrooms, built-in kitchen, fireplace, garage 

w/house entrance, available August 15, 

€ 1.600,- + util. 

3. Modern double house with interesting 

architecture, lots of windows, gallery with small 

bridge, 190 sq.m living space, 3 bathrooms, 3 

bedrooms, built-in kitchen, open building style, 

available August 1, € 1.450,- + util. 

For pictures, further information 

and objects please visit: 

www.buech-immobilien.de 

English spoken! Best service! 

Low agent fee! 

Experience the difference! 

W. BÜCH IMMOBILIEN 

Tel. 06224-76318 

Mobil: 0174-1762404 

FOR RENT 

Leimen: Townhouse for rent, avail. Aug. 1, 

125 sq.m living space, livingrm., diningrm., 

built-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 

1 guest-WC, 2 basementrooms, terrace, 

garage, parking space, 1.250,- € incl. util. 

Private owner. 

Telephone 06241-75871 or 

0172-6204538 

ATTENTION! 

In a part of this week’s issue there 

is an insert from “BAUHAUS 

DEUTSCHLAND”, Heidelberg. We ask 

our readers for their kind attention! 

accommodation 

HOCKENHEIM – no fee american 

style, living space 165 sq.m, dining-/ 

livingroom, built-in kitchen with 

storageroom, WC, 2 bedrooms, bath, 

master suite: livingroom, bedroom, 

2 walk-in closets, bath with tub, 

shower and sep. WC, basement, 

heated floor, solar, water softener, 

garage, parking space, tool shed, 

beautiful yard, 1,900,- € + util. 06205- 

2927683. 

ILVESHEIM, KALLSTADTER STR. 

27 – only 10 min. to Seckenheim 

Casern, new, bright maisonette apt. on 

2 levels, 2 bedrms., office, livingrm., 

large bathrm., guest WC, 2 balconies, 

garage space, by priv. owner, 990,- € + 

util. Call evenings at 0151-12632905. 

HEMSBACH – middle rowhouse, 150 

sq.m, 3 bedrooms, livingroom, diningroom, 

kitchen, bathroom, 2 WC’s, 

yard, 1,050,- € + util. Call 06203- 

892410. 

EPPELHEIM/HD – lg. rowendhouse, 

7 bedrooms, livingroom, diningroom, 

full bathroom, part. bathroom, guest 

WC, built-in kitchen, 2 garages, nice 

yard, avail. 1 Aug. 09. Tel. 06222- 

61132. 

SCHWETZINGEN – Schillerstr. 58, best 

loc. in 2-fam. house, 2 bedrms., apt., liv.- 

/diningrm., 140 sq.m, kit., bathrm., 

guest WC, garage, renov., sep. guestrm. 

+ basem. w/40 sq.m, lg. yard, 1,500,- € + 

util., by priv. owner. 0151-12632905. 

HOUSE FOR RENT – 185 sq.m, Weiterstadt, 

1,800/mo., American landlord. 

Ph. 06221-7268713 or 0160- 

98525661, lyongregory@hotmail.com 

LEIMEN: 2 BEDROOM APART- 

MENT – 91 sq.m, 1st floor, 10 min. 

to Campbell Bks., full kitchen with 

dishwasher, lights incl., lg. living-/ 

diningroom, bathroom, sep. WC, 

storageroom, balcony, cellar storageroom 

and underground garage, 950,- € 

all util. incl., except electric, available 

July 15, American landlord. 06222- 

70954. 

LEIMEN: BRIGHT, 5 ROOM APT. – 

1st level in 3-family house with own 

entrance, built-in kitchen, livingroom, 

diningroom, 2 bedrooms, 2 

baths, storageroom, 2 balconies, carport 

+ parking space, available now, 

rent: 780,- € + 110,- € util. Telephone 

06224-71867. 

VERY NICE 2 BEDROOM APT., 

FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED – 

near MA-HD, lg. terrace, new built-in 

kitchen, carport, nice area, 790,- € + 

util. 06209-8726 or 0172-1851631. 

for sale 

BABY BUMBO SEAT – w/tray, 10,- €; 

Mayan baby sling, 10,- €; girls clothes, 

like new, size 4-10 yrs., 1-5,- € per 

pc/set; kids books, cheap. 0175- 

4911461. 

FISHER PRICE BABY SWING – 

with music mobile, swings two ways, 

like new, 40,- €. 0175-4911461. 

BUNK BEDS – wood, IKEA, with 

mattresses, 100,- €. 0175-4911461. 

GERMAN KITCHEN – incl. oven 

with ceramic hob, fridge, frizer + 

washmachine, 220 v, 2 years old, 

excellent cond., can e-mail photos. 

Call 0171-5431393. 

STEP 2 BYS MOTORIZED 3- 

WHEELER – $45; king Ralph Lauren 

bedding set w/valance, $45; lrg. silk 

house plants; dishes-stoneware, nice 

storage shed, $800. 06221-6486631. 

PORTABLE A/C – lope, nearnew 

12000 BTU/1200 w, used 10 

days, $200 obo, don’t sweat!! 

Call Michael at 01522-1315790 or 

physaliaos@hotmail.com 

TODDLER CAR BED – $30; double 

twin bed & shrunk, $50; 2 AFN 

decoders & dish, $200, PCSing everything 

German, must go! Call 06216- 

703883, for more. 

HP COMPUTER – w/prtr. tbl., chair, 

300,- €; AFN decoder w/dish, $300; 

multi TV, $250; multi VCR, $35; 

freezer, 100,- €; American A/Cw/whls., 

250,- €. 0176-25933615. 

pets 

FIRST CLASS DOG KENNEL!!! – 

www.hundepensionanett.de, 0621- 

7886210 or 0172-6059272. 

RABBITS FOR SALE – 1 male and 

1 female, both come with their own 

cage, $35 each or both for $50, childrens 

pets, must go to good home. 

0176-63067148. 

FREE TO A GOOD HOME, FEMA- 

LE BOXER – 1 year old, brindle, 

deploying very soon, located in 

Mannheim. Please call for more information, 

0174-3531887. 

wanted 

LARGE CHEST FREEZER – working 

condition, outside appearance 

not important (garage-bound). 

Call Michael at 01522-1315790 or 

physaliaos@hotmail.com 

JOB – need house keeper once a week 

to do light cleaning in HD, no pets, 

$10 per hr. Call 0174-7954853. 

HEIDELBERG SEALIONS HIRING 

HEAD COACH – Please contact me 

at: efslsealions@yahoo.com 

autos 

FREE! FREE! FREE! – Auto Wrecking 

(POV disposal) Paperwork in 1 hr. We 

pick-up. Phone 0172-6331466 or 

EZAUTOSALVAGE@HOTMAIL.COM 

ALL CAR OWNERS – call me before 

you sell, junk or give away. Tel. 07261- 

16884/0177-7209533. 

MERCEDES OWNERS! – Call me 

before you sell or junk it. 0171- 

8954421 or 06563-1564. E-mail: 

ankauf@klink-cars.de 

1997 DODGE VAN CARAVAN – 

178,000 miles, original owner, $1,500, 

available July 17, 2009, good as a 

2nd POV. 0621-72491139 or 0176- 

28933124. 

2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 

SPORT – 126k miles, power everything, 

new tires, aligenment, breaks, 

coolant line, inspection passed 

June/09, avail. now. 0160-1148868. 

2002 FORD KA CAPRI – 30,000 

miles, cute, reliable transportation, 

sunroof, excellent gas mileage, maintenance, 

records provided, $5,000. 

Claudia, 0171-9994933. 

jobs 

US INSURANCE OFFICE NEEDS 

RESPONSIBLE FULLTIME HELP – 

for the next years, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 

(M-F). Call 0176-24445004. 

MY NAME IS RUTH, I AM LOO- 

KING FOR A CLEANING JOB – in 

office or in private house with engl. 

speakers. Tel. 0151-10647541. 

psychotherapy 

PSYCHOLOGICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY 

& COACHING – in English, Español, 

Deutsch. Tricare & other insurances. 

Dr. Glenn T. Koppel. Contact: 

06201-590068; Info@DrKoppel.de 

personals 

WWW.SINGLEOVERSEAS.COM 

– FREE FOR MILITARY AFFILIATES, 

GO ONLINE! DATE! FLIRT! 

DEADLINE! 

Classified ads received by Friday 

12:00 hrs., will be in next week’s HP. 

Herald-Post Ad Agency 

Schwetzinger Str. 54 · 69124 HD-Kirchheim 

Phone 06221-603039 · Fax 603078 

Wanted! Wanted! 

Used cars. All makes & models 

(also German and Japanese cars), 

all specs., also damaged. We pay 

cash and do all customs paperwork. 

ALDOR Automobile · Leimen-HD 

06224-172555 or 0172-7151599 

service 

MEGGIE’S PROF. CLEANING – fast 

& reliable cleaning, painting, pcs, 

weekly, reasonable rates! 06204- 

705678 or 0160-99112589. 

MELASCO HOUSECLEANING SERVI- 

CE – weekly/bi-weekly/pcs/also onetime 

professional cleaning/painting and garden 

service. Call 07255-726133 or 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 – Certified Documents 

in court, at Notaries - full time 

service. Call 0631-54440. 

TRANSLATIONS – G>E/E>G 

(law/medicine etc.) Quick-affordablecompetent. 

06221-303929, evenings. 

SKY CARDS/AFN INSTALLATI- 

ONS – Special Forces Satellite. 0175- 

1263107 or e-mail: sfs@europe.com 

PCS CLEANING-PAINTING – Fair 

prices. 0172-6218245. 

BRAIDS, WEAVES, CORNROWS, 

REASONABLE PRICES – come once 

& you will always come. 0177- 

3091165. 

HERALD-POST 

AD-AGENCY 

Schwetzinger Straße 54 

69124 Heidelberg-Kirchheim 

Advertising/Anzeigenannahme 

Phone: 06221-603039 

Fax: 06221-603078 

www.hp-ads.de 

Opening Hours/Geschäftszeiten 

Mon. 10.00 - 17.00 hrs. 

Tue., Wed., Fri. 10.00 - 14.00 hrs.

Over 100 cars from Europe’s largest 

fleet of US spec Demo models 

must be sold! 

2009 BMW 1 Series Coupés 

Demo Savings Example*: $6,250 

2009 BMW 5 Series Sedans 


The images shown above are intended only as model representations. 

*Savings shown above reflect the savings against USMSRP for the identical model/equipment. 

Hebelstrasse 3 

69115 Heidelberg 

Tel: 06221 144 90 

BMW 3 Series Sedans 


Many more models in stock! 

Our largest ever Demonstrator sale! 

Low Mileage 

Marine Shipping included 

US specs 

Immediate Availability 

demos@PentagonCarSales.com 

www.PentagonCarSales.com 

2009 BMW X3 xDrive 


Our largest ever Demo sale offers you a full range of BMW and MINI models with higher than ever savings.With 

over 100 cars to choose from, Military/DOD members based overseas have never had a better opportunity! 

To check out which models are still available, drop by a PCS facility near you or visit us on the web. Act now, 

while stocks last!

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