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HEIDELBERG 

Conference 

works for 

community 

By Carson Levine 

HERALD POST INTERN 

More than 30 Heidelberg 

community members joined together 

at the Village Pavilion for 

the annual Army Family Action 

Plan conference Feb. 12-13. 

AFAP offers a chance for the 

community to tell the leadership, 

at the local level all the way up 

to the Department of the Army 

level, what problems are occuring 

and how they can be fixed. 

Diane Smith, Heidelberg 

AFAP program manager, describes 

AFAP as “an exaggerated 

town hall meeting” and said she 

aims to focus on the issues that 

impact a large number of people. 

see AFAP page 12 

Art McQueen 

During the weigh-in for the Biggest Loser competition, 

Stephanie Montes holds the Omron Body Fat Analyzer, 

which measures body fat content, assisted by Brian Morgan, 

Mannheim sports director. 

Serving the communities in U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg 

Play date 

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Amy Buenning Sturm 

Darmstadt Garrison Commander Lt. Col. David Astin assists Ilyana Bocenagra and Simeon Bright, 

both 3, with building blocks during his visit to Darmstadt’s Family Child Care homes in Darmstadt 

Feb. 11. Astin thanked the FCC providers and awarded all three women, who are also the spouses of 

Soldiers in the Darmstadt community, garrison coins. For more information about the FCC program, 

read the story on page 3. 

15 contestants start 8-week weight-loss program 

By Art McQueen 

HERALD POST STAFF 

“Push it ... 5 ... and 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... and 1 

... HOLD IT!” yells the drill instructor. 

It’s not long past 6 a.m. and freezing 

cold outside, but this room in the Sullivan 

Barracks gym is hot with the determined 

sweat of 15 souls, vying for the 

title of Mannheim’s Biggest Loser, the 

brainchild of Mannheim sports director 

Brian Morgan. 

Potential ‘losers’ Margarette Releford, 

43; Italia Woodward, 36; Dion Jordan, 

Losing to win 

“ 

I’m doing this because none of my clothes 

fit. I guess I’m just tired of looking in the 

mirror and not recognizing myself. It’s not 

my kids’ fault; I didn’t have to eat all the stuff 

I did. 

” 

38; Arthur McQueen, 40; Eric Franks, 

49; Joe Willard, 25; Stephanie Montes, 

38; Bonnie Jeanice, 41; Joan Sizelove, 

35; Denna Coulson, 42; Elaina Rosa, 25; 

Tina Thompson, 28; Matthew Brennan, 

33 and Jennifer Friend, 36, are willingly 

subjecting themselves to Morgan’s very 

aggressive eight-week exercise plan. 

At the moment, their breath is coming 

fast; they are holding small hand 

weights in the air after lifting them many 

times. A collective groan comes from 

the class as the pain begins, although by 

now they know their tormentor extends 

Stephanie Montes 

Mother of five and Biggest Loser Contestant 

every exercise until the muscles tremble 

and the joints ache. 

Morgan, their smiling, very fit tormentor, 

describes the process as “pushing 

people past their comfort zone,” and 

he does it with the expertise of one long 

experienced in fitness training. 

“You will sweat, and sweat and sweat 

some more,” he promised the participants 

at their Friday orientation. 

Each workout incorporates elements 

of body sculpting, Turbo Kick, spinning 

and more in what Morgan describes as 

see LOSE TO WIN page 12 

THURSDAY 

HP Speed Read 

Feb. 21, 2008 

MANNHEIM POLICE CHIEFS 

Mannheim police 

precinct chiefs 

spent Feb. 12 

learning about 

garrison operations 

and gaining an 

understanding of 

American military families and the challenges 

they face. 3 

CHILDREN’S THEATER 

The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be 

touring local garrisons from March until 

May. After one week of training and rehearsal, 

50-60 children from each garrison 

will present “Robin Hood.”4 

PROBLEM SOLVING 

Students from Heidelberg Middle School 

presented solutions to several garrison 

issues during the community update last 

week. Read the stories in their own words 

to find out more. 6 

SHOWING SUPPORT 

A German security 

guard at Landstuhl 

Regional Medical 

Center uses his bugle 

to honor veterans 

and show support 

for Americans. 8 

Defense Details 

U.S.-ADRIATIC CONFERENCE 

Defense Secretary Robert Gates met Tuesday 

with the defense ministers of Albania, 

Croatia and Macedonia to discuss their 

progress in making reforms required for 

them to join NATO. This is the first time the 

U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense ministerial 

conference has been held in the U.S. The 

sessions are expected to finish today. 

REDUCED VIOLENCE IN IRAQ 

Coalition troops and Iraqi security forces 

marked the one-year anniversary of 

Operation Fardh al-Qanoon over the 

weekend in an environment of reduced 

violence and forward momentum on both 

the political and economic fronts. Officials 

said there has been solid progress since 

the operation kicked off in early 2007 to 

improve security protections and services 

for the Iraqi people. 

Defense news: www.defenselink.mil 

What’s Inside 

Our Army Around the World ...............10 

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

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

Family & Culture.................................14 

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

The Reel Life .......................................15 

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

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

2 OUTLOOK 

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 HP 

story 

CORRECTION 

JAVA CAFÉ 

In last week’s story about the grand 

opening of the new coffee shop on 

Patrick Henry Village, the story should 

have said the shop serves coffee, tea 

and light snacks and that the wireless 

Internet costs $3.50 per hour. In addition, 

Winger’s Grill and Bar is slated to open 

in April. 

HP 

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CINCHOUSE.COM 

The optometrist told me the first sign of presbyopia 

is the need to hold reading material at arm’s 

length. He called it “long arm syndrome.” I called 

it my trombone impression, squinting and moving 

my paperback or newspaper or medicine bottle 

back and forth until I could read the type. 

“Welcome to your 40s,” the guy said, sending me 

out to try dozens of frames. 

I didn’t mind that much. I wasn’t upset about 

getting the glasses. They didn’t make me feel old. 

It was only when I got home and found that I’d 

bought exactly the same glasses I had in the second 

grade that I got upset. Same shape. Same tortoiseshell 

frame. 

See, the last time I picked these glasses, I didn’t 

actually need glasses. That was the year my dad was 

doing an overseas tour at the end of the Vietnam 

War. I don’t remember worrying that my father was 

in any danger. I told my mother I had headaches, 

but wouldn’t take aspirin. I complained that the letters 

of my books were too blurry to read, then hid 

in the closet to read Nancy Drew by the light of the 

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Harry Connors 

Editor: 

Kelli Bland 

Reporters: 

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Art McQueen, Heidelberg 

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crack under the door. I insisted I needed glasses. 

I cringe to think about it. That was also the year 

I thought a unicycle was a good idea. Or that I 

should get an exotic pet like a baby tiger or a frog 

that could talk. I was sure I should start carrying a 

puppet everywhere I went or maybe I could get a 

marionette that people would think was real. 

I was a weird kid. I was also a weird kid who had 

a feeling that she was missing something. Now, of 

course, I can see pretty clearly that I was missing 

someone. It just didn’t feel like that at the time. 

Every time I put on these new glasses, I feel so 

sorry for my mother. Not just because she struggled 

to pay for those glasses, but because she didn’t 

know what to do with me. Was I just her weird 

second grader doing weird second grader things, or 

was this part of the deployment? Was this some canary 

signal from the war that she should deal with 

immediately or a nothing she should ignore? 

As military parents, I think we can be pretty sure 

of ourselves when it comes to babies, toddlers and 

preschoolers. As long as we keep their routines, they 

can weather a deployment. Our teens have plenty 

of ways they can let us know exactly how the feel 

about a parent’s absence. 

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But those 6 to 11 year olds are tricky. Their reactions 

can come out in weird ways. A friend’s second 

grader put up a shrine when her dad when to 

Iraq – pictures, mementos, flowers. A Marine wife 

told me her kindergartner suddenly could not stop 

talking at bedtime once her dad deployed. During 

a deployment when my own son was in the second 

grade, he woke up one morning, walked out on the 

front porch and performed his daily ablutions into 

the bushes – in front of the whole bus stop. It’s a 

funny family story now, but then he was my second 

grader doing a weird thing that might or might not 

mean something bad about the deployment. 

When military spouses come to me with these 

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I think that sometimes during deployment we 

have to do our own version of “long arm syndrome.” 

We have to look at the behavior of our 

kids at various lengths until we can read it clearly. 

It isn’t ever comfortable. It isn’t ever really clear. 

Until someone looks at it again years later with the 

unflinching clarity of hindsight. 

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Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 

5th Signal 

bids farewell 

to ‘amazing 

advisor’ 

5th Signal Command 

A longtime Army 

employee and dear 

friend to the military 

and civilian 

communities of 

Mannheim and 

Worms died Friday. 

Jozsef Wetzl died WETZL 

from natural causes 

in his home in Worms. He was 59. 

Wetzl served more than 37 years as 

a Department of the Army employee. 

For the past 17 years he served as the 

political advisor, 5th Signal Command, 

advising more than a dozen commanding 

generals on host nation affairs. 

“There are no words to adequately 

describe this tremendous loss,” said 

Brig. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence, 5th Signal 

commander. “Joe was an institution, an 

amazing advisor. He was always behind 

us, supporting us, tirelessly. More so, he 

was a great friend to this community 

and our Soldiers.” 

Wetzl was instrumental in the rebasing 

of 5th Signal Command from 

Worms to Mannheim in the summer of 

1996. Because of his efforts, the command 

continues a close friendship with 

the city of Worms. 

A native of Bataszek, Hungary, Wetzl 

is survived by family in Hungary and a 

sister, Eva Onda, in the United States. 

A memorial service is scheduled for 

Friday, 1 p.m., at Dreifaltigkeitskirche 

(Trinity Church) in Worms. 

By Christine Gebhard 

USAG MANNHEIM PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

A group of local German police officials 

visited the Mannheim garrison 

Feb. 12 to gain insight into the lives of 

American Soldiers and families, and to 

observe military police operations. 

In Mannheim, home of the U.S. 

Army Europe Provost Marshal,the18th 

Military Police Brigade and 95th Military 

Police Battalion headquarters, the 

relationship with local law enforcement 

officials has been traditionally 

very close. 

Benjamin Franklin Village is the 

only U.S. housing area in Germany 

with a German police substation colocated 

with the garrison’s Military 

Law Enforcement Center. 

By Sgt. Aimee Millham 

USAREUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

NEWS 

Stay home, have a career 

If you love working with children 

and are interested in running 

a home-based business, becoming a 

family child care provider might be 

the right path for you. 

The job allows FCC providers to 

work from home and find employment 

wherever they move with the 

Army, said Merenda Haynes, U.S. 

Army Garrison Heidelberg Family 

Child Care program director. 

“These are independent operators, 

and wherever the family goes, there’s 

work,” she said. 

Melody Atkinson, one of Heidelberg’s 

FCC providers, said she took 

this opportunity to provide others 

with the type of care she wanted for 

her child and for the benefits of stay- 

ing home with her then 8-year-old 

daughter while earning a second income 

for her family. 

Atkinson has been an FCC provider 

since she separated from the 

military in 1997, and she said every 

minute has been worthwhile. 

“It’s extremely rewarding,” she 

said. 

As an example, Atkinson shared 

a story about a 2-year-old boy who 

refused to speak. After four months 

under her care, “he started talking, 

and he had a lot to say,” she said. 

Atkinson added that the children 

in her care and their parents become 

an extended family to the FCC provider. 

The four children she currently 

cares for look forward to her husband’s 

lunch breaks, which he spends 

at home with the children. 

Sgt. Aimee Millham 

3 

Heather Spencer, U.S. 

Army Garrison Heidelberg 

Child and Youth 

Services training and 

curriculum specialist, 

conducts training for 

community family 

child care providers 

at Heidelberg’s Child 

Development Center. 

All FCC providers 

undergo 40 hours 

of initial training, 

attend classes every 

other month and get 

monthly home visits 

from an FCC trainer. 

Family child care provider program offers 

personal care, rewarding in-home business 

Mannheim-Kaefertal precinct chief 

Polizeirat Peter Albrecht said a generation 

change has taken place in 

most leadership positions of the seven 

Mannheim police precincts, so police 

officials requested a briefing and tour. 

Albrecht has five U.S. military installations 

in his precinct. 

Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Jeffrey 

Fletcher provided the police officials 

with the an insight into the daily 

operations of a U.S. military garrison. 

“By working so closely with one another, 

we are team in the truest sense 

of the word,” Fletcher said. 

“If an incident or sensitive matter 

arises, we are not strangers coming 

to the scene and meeting one another 

for the first time. We have a working 

relationship that allows us to work to- 

gether comfortably.” 

Fletcher’s sentiments were echoed 

by Lt. Col. Thomas Blair, rear detachment 

commander of 18th Military Police 

Brigade, who talked about tactical 

military police operations, as well as 

the important role of a rear detachment 

during deployments. He also 

shared some of his own experiences of 

being deployed to Iraq. 

“This visit definitely has fostered 

our better understanding of a ‘day in 

the life’ of American military families 

and the challenges they are faced 

with,” Albrecht said. “It was truly 

educational and has provided much 

needed personal information, which is 

so much apart from the normal working 

relationship that we have with the 

military police.” 

Eligible FCC candidates must be at 

least 18 years old; live in government 

housing, which includes all housing 

maintained by the garrison Department 

of Public Works, including 

leased housing; read and speak English; 

be able to lift 40 pounds; and 

undergo a background check and 

family interview, Haynes said. 

Once a medical physical of the applicant, 

a family in-home interview 

with the FCC director and background 

checks on all members of the 

applicant’s household are complete, 

viable applicants attend 40 hours of 

orientation training. 

This is followed by classes every 

other month and a monthly visit by 

an FCC trainer, Haynes said. 

For more information on becoming 

an FFC provider, contact Haynes 

at DSN 388-9378. 

Mannheim police precinct chiefs visit garrison 

A tour of the Mannheim Law Enforcement 

Center was the last stop of 

the day. 

“It was a fabulous partnership event 

that just continues to strengthen the 

relationships with our host nation 

friends and allies,” said Maj. Jessica 

Cranford, provost marshal and chief 

of the garrison’s Directorate of Emergency 

Services. “Their participation 

in the DARE program has helped our 

children understand both the Polizei’s 

roles and responsibilities, as well as 

showing kids international cooperation 

at work.” 

“The support of our host nation 

police force is invaluable,” Fletcher 

said. “They are key players in the garrison’s 

number one mission – force 

protection.”

4 NEWS 


Children’s theater hosting local auditions 

Missoula Children’s Theatre, the 

nation’s largest touring children’s 

theater, will soon pack its sets and 

costumes to visit Army Europe sites, 

holding tryouts, casting shows, 

teaching community theater performances 

skills, and producing live 

performances at 13 U.S. Army garrisons. 

A tour team arrives with sets, 

costumes, props and make-up, everything 

it takes to put on a play – 

except the cast. The team holds an 

open audition and casts 50-60 various 

local school age youth to perform 

in the production. The show is 

rehearsed throughout the week and 

two public performances are pre- 

time to file 

TAXES 

Who’s eligible? 

Military members serving on active duty 

and their family members, DoD civilians and 

military retirees are able to use the local tax 

centers free of charge. A representative can 

e-file your tax return directly with the IRS with 

software from the IRS, and get your refund 

posted to your account within 10 work days. 

What do I bring? 

wW-2s 

wSocial Security cards 

wCopy of last year’s tax return 

wPower of attorney if spouse will not be present 

to sign tax return bank routing and account 

information ID cards 

Where do I go? 

Darmstadt 

Location: First floor, Bldg. 4006, Cambrai- 

Fritsch Kaserne 

Appointments: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 

and 1-4:30 p.m. 

Walk-ins: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 

a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. 

Contact: DSN 348-7145, civ. 06151-69-7145 

Heidelberg 

Location: Shopping Center, across from 

Popeye’s Chicken 

Appointments: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 

p.m. starting Feb. 6 

Walk-ins: Thursday mornings 


Mannheim 

Location: Bldg. 343, Taylor Barracks, across 

from the Auto Care Center 

Walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Appointments: Call 


Kaiserslautern 

Location: Room 101, Bldg. 2310, Kleber 

Kaserne, inside the Legal Services Center 

Appointments and Walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 


Landstuhl 

Location: Bldg. 3701 on the ground floor 

Appointments and walk-ins: Monday-Friday, 9 

a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. 


sented on Saturday. This year’s show 

is the famous tale of “Robin Hood,” 

complete with MCT’s twist. 

Each site can also have the tour 

actor-directors present up to three 

enrichment workshops. Creativity, 

social skills, goal achievement, communication 

skills and self-esteem 

are all characteristics that can be attained 

through the participation in 

this unique, educational project. 

MCT is co-sponsored by Installation 

Management Command Youth 

Services, in partnership with IM- 

COM – Europe Region Entertainment 

and Youth Services programs, 

Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division. 

By Carson Levine 

HERALD POST INTERN 

Participation Opportunities 

Feb. 24-March 1: Wiesbaden, DSN 336-2473 

March 2-8: Heidelberg, DSN 388-9378 

March 9-15: Ansbach, DSN 468-7636 

March 16-22: Baumholder, DSN 485-7276 

March 23-29: Garmisch, DSN 440-2393 

March 30-April 5: Vicenza, DSN 634-7281 

April 6-12: Kaiserslautern, DSN 489-7182 

April 13-19: Schweinfurt, DSN 354-6414 

April 20-26: Stuttgart, DSN 430-7458 

April 27-May 3: Bamberg, DSN 469-8647 

May 4-10: Hohenfels, DSN 466-2340 

May 12-17: Mannheim, DSN 380-9132 or 9135 

May 25-31: Grafenwöhr, DSN 475-8430 or1350 

wFor more information about the Missoula 

Children’s Theatre, visit www.mctinc.org. For details 

about a specific tour location, call the coordinating 

phone number above. 

Building international relationships 

Kelli Bland 

A group of 20 German students from the Friedrich-Ebert Gymnasium in Sandhausen ride their bikes to Heidelberg Middle School Friday 

morning. The students are pen pals with Tara Schreiber’s eighth-grade German class and hosted the American students in Sandhausen Jan. 

30. The partnership between the two schools offers a cross-cultural experience for both schools’ students and allows them to practice their 

language skills on native speakers. Schreiber said the next step is to connect the seventh-grade classes at both schools and then continue 

the correspondence so they can plan another visit next year. 

Under 18s respond to German smoking ban 

Under-18s have been stubbed out across the country. 

While many German states have differing laws regarding 

smoking indoors and outdoors, they all agree on one 

thing: under 18s are no longer allowed to smoke. 

Before the law came into action, people as young as 16 

were permitted to smoke. While most would expect these 

young smokers to call this ban an outrage, one under 18 

smoker understands the government’s ban. 

“Honestly, I think it’s a good idea,” said one under 18 

smoker who attends Heidelberg High School. “I don’t support 

kids smoking even though I do myself.” 

Germans remain laid back on the under-18 ban. “Very 

few places actually care,” said the student, whose parents 

know he smokes. “I still don’t do it around them out of 

respect for what they would prefer,” the teenager said. 

Other smoking bans have been in effect across the country 

since 2007. Germany was formerly known as having 

“some of the most lax smoking rules in western Europe,” 

according to the German newspaper “Deutsche Welle.” 

When the law first came into effect, the country nearly 

went into chaos. Some restaurants cut holes in their walls 

so “patrons (could) technically smoke outside,” according 

to “Spiegel Online International.” Some ski gondolas in 

Munich even created special “smoking ski gondolas.” 

However, the New Year brought with it even more restrictions 

on smoking. Many German states rang in 2008 

by placing a ban on smoking in restaurants and bars. Bavaria 

and Baden-Württemberg had already enforced new 

smoking bans in many public buildings in August.



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DARMSTADT 

AS DARMSTADT PREPARES TO CLOSE, 

THE HERALD POST WILL KEEP YOU 

UPDATED OF CHANGING HOURS AND 

ACTIVITIES 

Storage Containers 

If you have an MWR rented storage container at Griesheim, 

contact Outdoor Recreation immediately. DSN 348-1550. 

Town Hall Meeting 

The next garrison town hall meeting is Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. 

at the Child and Youth Services Liaison, Education and 

Outreach Services Center, Bldg. 4445, in Lincoln Village. 

USAG Wiesbaden staff will be available to answer community 

members’ questions and address concerns regarding 

the 66th MI Group and Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s 

transition to the Wiesbaden military community. Have your 

questions answered regarding transportation, housing and 

schools at their new supporting garrison and obtain information 

on the local area. To submit questions or concerns, 

e-mail USAGDSTPAO@cmtymail.26asg.army.mil, or call DSN 

348-1600, civ. 06151-69-1600. Reserve free child care one 

week in advance: DSN 348-7605, civ. 06151-69-7605. 

Gate Operations 

The North Gate of Cambrai-Fritsch Kaserne will 

close, effective March 1, for exiting vehicle traffic and all 

pedestrian traffic. This will allow the guards to relocate to 

Langen Housing Area. The only access point to Cambrai- 

Fritsch Kaserne will be the South Gate off of Cooperstrasse. 

Also effective March 1, the Lincoln Village exit gate on to 

Heidelbergerstrasse will be open to traffic and pedestrians 

7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. During alternative hours, residents 

should use the main Lincoln Village gate entrance on 

Noackstrasse to depart from the housing area. There will be 

no change at Kelley Barracks access points. 

USO Pick-Up Point Move 

The pick-up point for USO tours will be at the Escape Club 

parking lot hear the Cambrai-Fritsch Kaserne South Gate 

starting March 1. 

ACS Changes 

Due to closure, Army Community Services has adjusted 

its course offerings. Customers seeking information on 

relocation assistance, foreign born spouse support and 

local community information can call DSN 348-6440 for 

individual assistance and class schedules in neighboring 

communities. 

Pack Your Storage Spaces 

Darmstadt military community residents are reminded to 

clean out and pack up their basements, attics and other 

storage areas when preparing to depart from the Darmstadt 

garrison. 

Lawnmower Turn-in 

Darmstadt’s Department of Public Works is asking all 

residents to turn in lawnmowers this winter to help prepare 

for closure. DSN 344-7982 or 344-6239. 

Transformation Update 

Access transformation-related material, at one central 

location: www.darmstadt.army.mil/closure.html. Residents 

are encouraged to visit the site and provide feedback on its 

content to: USAGDSTPAO@cmtymail.26asg.army.mil. 

Transformation updates are also available on the Command 

Information Channel and the AFN Darmstadt Update every 

Wednesday on 98.7, “The Eagle” at 8:15 a.m. 

Middle school students encourage 

community to protect environment 

By Skyler Werner, Summer 

Werner, Jamie Douglas and 

Andrew Guelle 

HEIDELBERG MIDDLE SCHOOL 

Have you seen solar panels 

on a house in Germany, and 

wondered what they were? 

Why did they put them there, 

and what do they do? 

Well, they can be used to 

heat water, power cars and 

even cook. They can save you a 

lot of money, but how much? 

Our community spends 

more than $8 million a year 

on electricity. If we were to use 

solar panels in housing areas 

on base, that cost would be reduced 

by $4 million! 

Having trouble believing 

that silicon (basically sand) 

can save you money? Europa 

Park uses solar panels to power 

2 percent of its energy needs, 

and they save €100,000 a year. 

Solar panels can do much 

more than just reduce your 

electricity bill. If you are 

thinking, “Alright, solar panels 

reduce my electricity bill, 

but they can’t do anything else 

for me,” you are wrong. Solar 

panels can heat water and 

air, power cars, even cook hot 

dogs. Solar panels can even 

be used with running gear to 

power an iPod. Solar panels 

can be installed over parking 

lots, not only to collect solar 

energy but also to provide 

shade. You can find solar panels 

everywhere. 

What exactly are solar panels? 

Most solar panels are made 

from silicon, the second most 

common substance in Earth’s 

crust. Some other solar panels 

are composed of compressed 

pieces of silicon, and some are 

made from other materials. 

Usually, the more expensive 

the solar panel, the better its 

efficiency rate. The efficiency 

rate is the percentage of sunlight 

that hits the solar panel 

that is turned into energy you 

can use. The average efficiency 

rate for a good solar panel is 

about 17-19 percent. 

Solar panels can do a lot, but 

what do they do for the environment? 

Solar panels give off 

non-hazardous gases and little 

or no waste. They reduce the 

amount of carbon dioxide in 

the atmosphere and are one 

of the most environmentally 

friendly energy sources in the 

world. 

Although expensive, solar 

panels are worth every penny. 

Three groups of students from Heidelberg Middle School briefed community members about solutions 

they developed for problems facing the community during the Heidelberg community update on Campbell 

Barracks Feb. 13. 

Under the guidance of their eCybermission sponsor, Kina Stallings, a science and math teacher at the school, 

the 12 students researched problems with ID card loss and consumption of water and electricity and then 

came up with possible solutions for the issues. 

eCybermission was created by the Army in 2002 to emphasize the importance of science, math and technology 

and contribute to the nation’s continued global competitiveness. The program has awarded more than 

$4.6 million in U.S. EE Savings Bonds to regional and national winners. 

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Skyler Werner, a seventh-grader at Heidelberg Middle School, speaks to the Heidelberg 

community update meeting on Campbell Barracks with classmates Summer Werner, Andrew 

Guelle and Jamie Douglas. The group explained their work on ideas to help save 

electricity, including installation of solar power on Army buildings. The community meeting, 

held Feb. 13, heard from three different groups exploring the problems of lost ID 

cards, water usage and electricity usage. 

Conserving water saves money, 

provides for future generations 

By Tanya Grover, Morgan 

Billmaier, Mallory Lacey and 

Damian Gatterburg 

HEIDELBERG MIDDLE SCHOOL 

As the Water Geniuses, an 

eCybermission team from 

Heidelberg Middle School, 

we want to promote water conservation 

in our community. 

Did you know Patrick Henry Village 

spends more than €5 million 

on water each year? This is three 

times more than the amount used 

in a German community of the 

same size as PHV. 

Our solution to promote water 

conservation will benefit the environment 

and the U.S. government 

by decreasing the amount of water 

used as well as the money spent on 

water bills. 

The government could use the 

money saved from conserving water 

to address other needs in our 

community. 

Did you know that in one household, 

up to 20 gallons of water could 

be wasted from a leaking faucet in 

one day? By fixing it, you could save 

140 gallons in a week. That’s 560 

gallons a month and 7,300 gallons 

a year. 

Only 1 percent of the world’s 

water is safe for drinking. A small 

portion of the world’s water is safe 

for recreational purposes like swimming. 

Did you know that in 

one household, up to 

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could be wasted from 

a leaking faucet in one 

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gallons a month and 

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By conserving water, you are 

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Most importantly, water saved 

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How can you conserve? Fix leaky 

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year. Another way to conserve water 

is by taking a quick shower instead 

of a bath. Turn the water off when 

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For the love of two countries 

Thomas Warner 

Hartmut Hausser, a security guard at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, plays a cornet in front of a wall dedicated to 

the various service members who’ve passed through the hospital. 

German security guard at LRMC uses 

instrument to show support for Americans 

By Thomas Warner 

LRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Hartmut Hausser’s patriotic feeelings toward 

the United States and a love of his 

native Germany make for an interesting 

mix. Hausser, a security guard at Landstuhl Regional 

Medical Center, plays his bugle at patriotic 

ceremonies in the Kaiserslautern military community. 

He believes he’s the only member of Bugles 

Across America who lives in Germany and one 

of just 22 Europeans in the organization. That 

group, 5,000 strong worldwide, takes it upon itself 

to make sure “Taps” is played at every American 

military veteran’s funeral. 

“I am indebted to the United States of America 

for employing their military to try and make the 

world safer,” Hausser said. “When Soldiers are 

down in the (war zones), I want them to carry 

out their missions with no worries about how 

their families are doing back here. 

“My work to make the post here safe is serious, 

because in many cases we are dealing with families 

who are split up due to deployments.” 

With bugle in hand, he will participate in a ceremony 

and road march this weekend commemorating 

the epic Battle of the Bulge of World War 

II. 

Born a decade and a half after the end of that 

war, his family was among the first to host U.S. 

military personnel who were deployed to serve in 

post-war Germany. 

Hausser himself is a former Fallschirmjäger 

(paratrooper) with the German military. He’s 

made friends with countless Americans and others 

from different nations who’ve passed through 

as patients and staff at Landstuhl. 

“When I see a C-130 passing overhead, I get 

that itch,” Hartmut said, glancing at a ring he 

wears, emblazoned with the universal paratrooper’s 

wings. “Paratroopers all belong to what’s 

known as the ‘Brotherhood of Silk’ and we share 

a lot of the same experiences. Parachutes used to 

all be made of silk, thus the name.” 

A retired sergeant first class, Hausser has relatives 

who’ve also served with the Bundeswehr 

and in various military roles. While the closest 

thing to a bugle corps in Germany would be 

what’s known as a Fanfarenzug, he’s been given 

the chance to play with American buglers at the 

ceremony in Belgium this weekend. 

“This is a man who has many friends and a 

person who has worked hard to create a means 

of communication between Germans, Americans 

and other people,” said Tobias Weber, Landstuhl’s 

on-site director for Pond Security. 

“Mr. Hausser is from a generation that came 

after the great war – a generation that held none 

of the animosity (seen previously) between Germans 

and Americans. He’s made the effort to 

reach out to people and share commonalities.” 

A few years ago, Hausser met a loadmaster assigned 

to Ramstein Air Base. That relationship 

evolved into Hausser’s inclusion on a Web site 

forum dedicated previously only to U.S. military 

personnel. 

Today, he has a bond with many LRMC staffers, 

including strong relationships with liaisons from 

the 82nd Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division, 

101st Airborne Division, the Reserves and 

National Guard, and people from units based in 

Europe. 

“He’s always been cordial to me and our personnel,”said 

Staff Sgt. Scott Jordan, a 10th Mountain 

Division liaison at Landstuhl. “He has a lot 

of respect for officers who come through here. 

We talk about his German military experiences 

every once in a while.” 

Hausser’s pride in his country shows when 

Germany is involved in sports competitions or 

on national holidays here and he displays an admiration 

for American customs and ideals on a 

routine basis. 

“Americans fed people in Berlin (after World 

War II) and they protected us during the Cold 

War and also today,” Hausser said. “Today, they 

are spearheading the war on terrorism and they 

are still fighting for peace and for freedom. People 

should recognize that all of that means a lot.” 

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Quarterly Awards Ceremony 

U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg recognized more than 150 Soldiers and 

employees for government service during a ceremony on Patton Barracks 

Tuesday. 

James Montgomery, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, was honored for 45 

years of service. Elke Hechtfischer and Manfred Lott, both with the Directorate 

of Logistics, and Kurt Ziegelmueller, Directorate of Public Works, were 

honored for 35 years of service. 

Other USAG Heidelberg employees and Soldiers recognized for their service 

include: 

Directorate of Emergency Services 

25 years: Melvin Jones 

20 years: Ralf Scharz 

Directorate of Human Resources 

30 years: Derrick Copper 

25 years: Heike Gensinger-Allison 

20 years: Peggy Krauss 

15 years: Lorraina Nyanza 

10 years: Bill Williams 

5 years: Dana Killilea 

Army Commendation Medal: Staff Sgt. Roman Ortiz 

Directorate of Logistics 

25 years: Clifford Shumate, Sharon Pusch, Paul Noble, Michael Hope, Isaac 

Ghebreweld 

10 years: Narinder Dhiman, Ali Abdullahi 

5 years: Walter Goerner, Marvin Newbill 

Order of St. Martin: Andrew Washington 

Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security 

5 years: Isaac Martin 

Directorate of Public Works 

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25 years: Karin Wiegand, Klaus Roth, Rocco Di Guglielmo 

20 years: Hoang Tran Ngoc, Richard Deike 

10 years: Marcus Heller 

5 years: Ute Walker 

Directorate of Resource Management 

5 years: Kathryn Robertson 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation 

30 years: Eugene Lewis 

25 years: Linda Helms, Charlez Bargaineer 

20 years: Christian Praesent, Lamar Porter, Tracy McManus, Stacye Downing 

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about beating the addiction to smokeless tobacco. 

The drug nicotine makes smokeless tobacco addictive, and the amount of 

nicotine you get from a dip of chewing tobacco is three to four times the amount 

delivered by a cigarette. Just like any other addiction, addiction to smokeless 

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Iraqi police recruits develop basic police skills and perform team building competencies during their first week of police 

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Mannheim, Germany 

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12 NEWS 


LOSE TO WIN 

continued from page 1 

a boot-camp style. The workouts 

target total body fitness, 

increasing strength and flexibility 

rather than focusing 

solely on weight loss. 

As he bounces from person 

to person, Morgan offers small 

private or public motivations 

to keep going. Otherwise, he 

is doing every repetition his 

students do, with vigor. Unlike 

the television show, no 

one gets kicked off, and no 

one gets to live in a mansion. 

“I only see this class for one 

hour a day,” he said, adding 

that spouses, co-workers and 

kids should all support those 

participating and encourage 

them to work and eat healthy. 

As a grand prize for the 

Biggest Loser, the local United 

Services Organization has 

donated a free trip to Paris, 

but there are as many reasons 

AFAP 

continued from page 1 

The Heidelberg conference started 

with more than 30 community 

issues. The work groups then focused 

on the top nine issues, three 

in each work group – military life, 

family services and force support. 

The groups discussed the issues 

and came up with proposed solutions, 

which were presented to 

Heidelberg Garrison Command 

Col. Robert Ulses at the end of the 

conference. 

The conference delegates’ top 

three issues – cost of living allowance 

adjustment,AAFES hours and 

respite child care – along with the 

other six issues will be discussed at 

an AFAP steering committee meeting 

March 4. The committee will 

determine what issues need to be 

forwarded to the Installation Management 

Command conference in 

May and then start working to resolve 

the local issues, Smith said. 

Throughout the conference, 12 

volunteer work group managers 

were actively involved in keeping 

the issue discussion going. “There 

is the facilitator to keep the work 

going, the transcriber, recorder, issue 

support and the manager who 

oversees everything,” Smith said. 

“There are also do-outs who must 

get the issues to the admin desk by 

a certain time.” 

However, there are limits as to 

what issues can be brought up. 

“One requirement is that you cannot 

bring up an issue that was 

brought up three years ago,” Smith 

said. “This applies to the IMCOM 

and the DA level.” 

The issues have specific categories 

and strict formulas on how 

they are rated. “There are three 

as participants for subjecting 

themselves to the intense 

workouts. 

“I am doing this because 

none of my clothes fit,” said 

Montes, mother of five. All 

the new styles are hip-huggers, 

she said, and she wants 

to buy some nice clothes and 

be more active. Along with 

friend and fellow competitor 

Tina Thompson, Montes 

plays for the Mannheim 

Lady Mustangs softball team, 

at third base. “I used to play 

shortstop, but now I’m not 

mobile enough.” 

“My wife strongly encouraged 

me to sign up for this,” 

Brennan said. “She knows 

how competitive I am.” 

Known as “Tiny” to his 5th 

Signal Command friends, 

Brennan has tried various diets 

without long-term success. 

“I just love to eat,” he said. 

classes: complete, active and unattainable. 

We get a lot of unattainable, 

pie-in-the-sky issues,” 

Smith said. “They are usually unattainable 

because there are policy 

regulations and we cannot change 

policy. Unattainable issues are not 

uncommon.” 

AFAP can result in changed 

policies and regulations, Smith 

said, but it is usually unattainable 

because it is something beyond the 

purview of the Department of the 

Army. 

Soldiers, reservists, retirees, civilians 

and family members all are 

eligible to be a part of the AFAP 

program. Even students can get involved 

in AFAP. 

“This year there (were) six students 

(who participated),” Smith 

said. “They can submit issues, and 

they can volunteer at ACS any time 

they want.” 

The AFAP conference “provides 

a way for Soldiers and family members 

to let Army leadership know 

what works, what doesn’t – and 

what they think will fix it,” according 

to the AFAP Web site. 

In the past, AFAP has increased 

Service members’ Group Life Insurance 

from $50,000 to $200,000, 

implemented the Thrift Savings 

Plan for military members, increased 

the family separation allowance, 

and brought about programs 

like Army Family Team 

Building and Better Opportunities 

for Single Soldiers. 

The status of the local issues will 

be published and updated on the 

garrison’s homepage, www.heidelberg.army.mil. 

For general information 

about AFAP, visit www. 

myarmylifetoo.com. 

Morgan said he got the 

idea for Biggest Loser when 

he worked for USAG Darmstadt 

and saw the television 

show one Monday after work. 

He realized he had the skills, 

facilities and desire to put together 

a program that met the 

community’s needs. 

“My boss was ecstatic,” he 

said, and got the green light 

to move forward. Darmstadt’s 

12-week program succeeded, 

for the Biggest Loser, in melting 

away 57 pounds. 

Morgan’s workouts begin 

with stretching exercises, follow 

with lifting, crunching, 

lunging, pushing, pulling – 

with no break in between – 

and conclude with stretching. 

Weights are used in nearly 

every application, but are not 

required, Morgan said. “If 

someone needs to put down 

the weights, that is fine, but 

they need to keep going with 

the exercise. None of this is 

anything people can’t endure.” 

The early morning prebreakfast 

workouts not only 

fit employed participant’s 

schedules, they have a practical 

effect, Morgan said. 

When people exercise before 

eating, the body uses the 

reserves of fat it has, and the 

metabolism boost the workout 

gives continues to burn 

fat at a higher rate for the rest 

of the day, he said.“That’s why 

(Army) PT is in the morning.” 

The group effort makes 

things easier, Brennan said. 

“In a gym working out by myself, 

I could get self-conscious, 

but with this group, I feel very 

comfortable working out. We 

are all in this together.” 

To assist the class, Morgan 

will be handing out guidelines 

for healthy eating, and one 

workout will be shortened 

to have a guest speaker talk 

about diet and nutrition. 

“I want results,” he said. “I 

expect everyone can lose 20 

to 25 pounds.” At the initial 

weigh-in, the entire group 

sunk the scales to the tune of 

2,847 pounds. 

For whatever reason each 

member of the group uses, all 

say they are in for the whole 

eight weeks. 

“I guess I’m just tired of 

looking in the mirror and not 

recognizing myself,” Montes 

said, “It’s not my kids’ fault; I 

didn’t have to eat all the stuff 

I did.” 

The “Loser” will be based 

on who makes the best overall 

transformation, including 

weight loss and muscle gain, 

Morgan said. 

Heidelberg AFAP Issues 2008 

Issue: Training for Family Readiness Support Assistants 

Scope: FRSAs lack sufficient knowledge, information and training about resources to support family readiness 

groups. This results in information not being effectively communicated to the FRGs causing Soldiers and family 

members to make uninformed decisions that create stress and unwarranted issues. 

Recommendation: Require standardized training for FRSAs Army-wide; require all FRSAs to complete classroom 

or online Army Family Team Building Levels 1-3 within 90 days; establish hands-on training to include a broad 

knowledge of local community resources. 

Issue: Cost of Living Allowance Adjustment 

Scope: The COLA rate in Europe is not adjusted accurately according to the current euro to dollar difference at the 

time of disbursement. The way the COLA is adjusted to the euro rate is not conducive to the cost of living in Europe. 

Recommendation: Pay COLA in euro; revise procedures for calculating COLA; require COLA surveys for overseas 

personnel. 

Issue: Family Travel During Soldier’s 12-15 Month Deployments 

Scope: Families are financially burdened for choosing to leave the Soldier’s duty station during deployments. There 

is no funded travel for families of Soldiers who are deployed for 12-15 months to return home for family support. 

Recommendation: Provide one round-trip ticket per dependent to a CONUS or OCONUS location during Soldier’s 

deployment. 

Issue: Supervised On-Site Child Care at Fitness Centers 

Scope: There are no supervised child care areas within on- post fitness centers. It is difficult for family members 

with young children to use the fitness centers, due to the fact that children are not allowed in the facility. Utilizing 

these fitness centers allows the family members to maintain emotional and physical well-being. 

Recommendation: Require fitness centers to provide on-site childcare at no cost. 

Issue: Availability of Spaces in CDC Pre-School Programs 

Scope: There are not enough available spaces in CDC preschool programs. This creates an educational developmental 

deficit for our children when entering kindergarten. 

Recommendation: Increase availability of program spaces to accommodate all families requesting pre-school. 

Issue: Heidelberg AAFES Hours 

Scope: AAFES facilities in Heidelberg close too early and/or are not open on the weekends. The weakening dollar 

has created a greater need for access to AAFES facilities during non-duty hours. Recommendation: Increase 

evening and weekend hours at all AAFES facilities in Heidelberg; establish weekend hours for facilities currently 

not open. 

Issue: Respite Child Care for E-4 and Below 

Scope: Due to the withdrawal of the respite child care program funds for E-4 and below, Soldiers incur an additional 

financial responsibility. The 10 free hours of child care help alleviate this financial burden and increases 

time available for obligations and commitments. Re-establishment of the respite child care program will increase 

the quality of life amongst the E-4 and below and their families. 

Recommendation: Re-establish the respite child care program for E-4 and below. 

Issue: Awareness of the AFTB Program 

Scope: Many Soldiers are unaware that the AFTB program exists. Due to the high operational tempo, Soldiers are 

being overloaded with information during in-processing, and, therefore, are not retaining or using this information 

regarding the AFTB program. The knowledge provided by AFTB would enhance the personal growth and development 

of our Soldiers and Army families worldwide. 

Recommendations: Mandate the AFTB program as a command priority; require incoming Soldiers to receive a 

standardized unit commanders AFTB in-brief; implement a monitoring and tracking system to track the completion 

of each Soldier’s in-brief.



LEISURE 

Corfu, Greece 

It’s never too early to start thinking about summer vacation 

By Garry Barrows 

BAVARIAN NEWS 

The Greek island of Corfu, located just off the northernmost 

part of the mainland near the Albanian border, is a beautiful 

tropical island with plenty to do. It is also an outstanding 

travel value with a direct flight from several German cities. 

The Straits of Corfu vary from 1.6 miles to more than 50 miles 

wide in separating the island from the mainland. The main industry 

is tourism and olive production with some of the trees being 

more than 250 years old. Olive trees produce every second year 

with 2008 being a year of harvest. 

The scenery is breathtaking with the coastline of the Greek 

mainland, the primary viewing vista of the more highly populated 

east side of the island being mountainous, rustic and magnificent. 

Many people choose to rent a car and travel about the island. 

The more adventurous will brave the 24/7 bars of Kavos. Others 

book guided tours to view some of the more interesting places on 

and near Corfu. 

We chose the latter and took a boat ride, or ocean voyage as the 

brochure proclaimed, to Paxos and Antipaxos. These two islands 

are due south of Corfu and feature some rugged and spectacular 

coastline along with sea caves, openings in the coastline made over 

hundreds, even thousands of years of pounding surf. The trip was 

smooth, calm and sunny as we toured the coastline and then headed 

to Antipaxos to swim in a hidden cove of crystal clear water. 

After the swim, we sailed to Gaios, the quaint capital of Paxos 

where you might see yachts and private aircraft of the rich and 

famous. For our part, we found a fresh seafood restaurant and with 

the help of a liter of excellent Greek wine, were completely comfortable 

sitting on the shores of the Ionian Sea enjoying the trade 

winds and the serene beauty of the island. 

The capital city, Corfu Town, is an interesting place with equal 

parts of history and tourism. There are two forts – the new fort 

and the old fort – highlighting the violent aspects of some of the 

island’s history. 

In addition, there are many restaurants offering delectable Greek 

specialties along with dozens of boutiques and shops selling souvenirs 

including the local bottled spirit made with a small fruit called 

a Kumquat and a fine variety of clothes, jewelry and resort wear. 

The daylong excursion to Albania was fascinating. Arriving at 

the coast city of Saranda, we took a tour of Butrinti, Albania’s only 

UNESCO site. Butrinti is an ancient city of many historical residents 

with the Greeks being among the first in the fourth century 

B.C. 

Soon came the Romans who took control about 168 B.C. beginning 

a six-century reign that included a visit from Julius Caesar in 

44 B.C. The excavation is extensive with as much as 20 percent of 

the oldest parts of the city unearthed. Archeologists were working 

while we toured the area. 

On the way to Butrinti, we passed a large salt lake with what 

looked like remnants of old wooden docks extending into the 

water in many places. We were told they were not remnants, but 

facilities for the cultivating of mussels, a delicious mollusk similar 

to a clam. 

During lunch at a comfortable restaurant right on the harbor of 

the city, we were told fresh mussels from the lake were available in 

many forms. They were fabulous and could easily be what Albania 

will be famous for in years to come. 

There are many other places to see and explore in and around 

Corfu in addition to the ones we chose. Our hotel was located in a 

remote, but picturesque area. On-site entertainment was limited as 

the hotel promotes beach fun and outdoor activities. The highlight 

of the week’s entertainment was a group performing native Greek 

dances that ended with a man lifting a burning table with his teeth! 

13 

Photos by Ava Babili 

Corfu Town (or Kerkyra), the capital of the island of Corfu, is full of color and 

life and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. The island 

is part of the Ionian Islands and lies in the north of the group, at the entrance 

of the Adriatic Sea, facing Albania. It is the second largest island of the Ionian 

group after Kefalonia. Because of the mild Mediterranean climate and the 

high rainfalls during winter, Corfu is full of abundant and verdant vegetation 

and wild plants, making it one of the greenest islands in Greece. The island 

is mountainous and its northern center lays Mount Pantokrator, the highest 

mountain of Corfu, which rises to an altitude of 914 meters. Several flat areas, 

plains, two lakes and a couple of rivers complete the beautiful landscape. 

Corfu Island 

EASTERN COAST –Popular for marine sports, including excursions on fishing boats to secluded 

bays or a romantic rowing-boat trip under the full moon 

WESTERN COAST – Vast sandy beaches and some fascinating bays, shaped among the rocky 

cliffs that come down to the sea 

INLAND – Museums, Byzantine churches, archaeological monuments, Venetian fortresses, 

impressive landscapes, excellent views from the mountain of Pantokratoras 

ON THE WEB 

For panoramic views of the island, visit www.corfu-greece.com 

For general information about the various villages, beaches and attractions on Corfu, visit 

www.greeka.com

14 FAMILY & CULTURE 


GERMAN MARKETS 

Flea markets and antique markets are going on all over 

Germany this weekend. Get your bargaining hat on! 

February 23 

Bad Kreuznach, Pfingstwiese 

Mainz, university parking, west gate 

Flea market at Frankfurt-Höchst, Jahrhunderthalle parking area B 

Frankfurt, Schaumainkai 

Hanau, hall by train station 

Maintal-Bischofsheim, ESH company, Von-Miller-Strasse 

Maintal-Dörnigheim, REAL, Wingertstrasse. 

Obernburg/Main, Festplatz under the bridge 

Darmstadt, Pallaswiesenstrasse 

Heppenheim, Europaplatz 

Kelkheim, Stadthalle and parking area Gagernring; starts at 3 p.m. 

Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Edeka C & C; starts at 7 p.m. 

Blieskastel, center of town 

Landstuhl, Kaufland/Toom Markt parking area 

Saarbrűcken-Burbach, Parkhaus 

Bad Dűrkheim, Saline 

Kaiserslautern, Gartenschau-Industriemuseum, hall 

Worms, Gűterbahnhof 

Lampertheim-Rosengarten, Kaufland 

Mannheim-Brűhl, REAL parking, Mannheimer landstrasse 

Heidelberg-Dossebnheim, Edeka C & C; starts at 4:30 p.m. 

Filderstadt-Bonlanden, Uhlberghalle, 6-11 p.m. 

Stuttgart, Karlsplatz 

February 23-24 

Piesport, Moseltalhalle 

Ludwigshafen, Messplatz, Heinigstrasse 

Oberammergau, Ammergauer Haus 

February 24 

Schlitz, Hallenburg Castle, Landesmusikakademie 

Bitburg, RUW-Auktionshalle and parking area 

Frankfurt-Rödelheim, Toom-Markt, Guericke Strasse 

Frankfurt, hessen-Center, Borsigallee 

Frankfurt, Neckermann-Center, Hanauer Landstrasse 

Dreieich, Phillipp-Köppen-Halle 

Erlensee, Erlenhalle 

Gelnhausen-Altenhasslau, tegut parking area 

Darmstadt, REAL parking, Eschollbrűcker Strasse 

Darmstadt, Stiftsaal, Stiftstrasse 

Gernsheim, harbor area 

Hofheim-Wallau, IKEA parking area 

Wiesbaden, Westcenter, C.-v.-Linde-Strasse 

Deidesheim, Stadthalle 

Saarbrűcken, Saarmesse-hall 

Grűnstadt, Globus parking area 

Landau, REAL parking area 

Speyer, Auestrasse 

Worms, Kaufland on B9 

Augsburg, Schwaben-Center Friedbergerstrasse 

Ansbach, Onoldia-Saal 

SOURCE: Mecki Snippen, Darmstadt 

By Allison Perkins 

CINCOUSE.COM 

When your husband leaves for duty, your children 

may understand that he’s going, and they may 

have a vague idea of where, but how do you tell 

them why? 

Explaining war to young children is not easy, especially 

when graphic details of death and destruction 

in the Mideast are easy to find on the news, in 

magazines and in daily adult conversation. 

Experts say how much you tell your children 

about the war depends on how much they ask. 

“There are a lot of variables associated with how 

to talk to kids about the deployment, not least of 

which is how old the child is,” says Navy Dr. (Capt.) 

DEAR MS. 

Vicki 

Vicki Johnson is military 

spouse and a clinical social 

worker with more than 12 

years experience working 

with families in crisis. To 

contact Ms. Vicki, e-mail her at 

dearmsvicki@yahoo.com. 

Dear Ms. Vicki, 

Well my question is about the 

gossip in the military. I know everyone 

in life does have to deal with it. 

I just thought that after high school 

it would be over with. Only I have 

come to see that some spouses in the 

military still do it. 

So for my question: How do you 

stop the gossip? I have this problem 

with a girl in the unit. She said that 

we were friends and than talked 

about me behind my back. I know 

how the military works. I’ve been 

a spouse of a Soldier for more than 

six years. We have been all over the 

states. I have had other friends this 

has happened to as well. Can you 

help me? 

From: Tired of Gossip 

Dear Gossip, 

Sorry to hear you have been a 

victim of gossip. You are right, it 

happens all the time. It’s happened 

to me many times. 

First I would advise you to 

choose your battles wisely. Since 

it’s giving you a headache and 

the issues are not going away, I 

think you should pull her to the 

side and ask her about the gossip. 

Please do it when the two of you 

are alone and when you are not 

angry. 

Just tell her what you’ve heard, 

and that you believe she started 

Mark Paris, deputy director of Psychological Health 

and Strategic Operations, Office of the Assistant 

Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. 

Children’s developmental levels dictate how 

much they understand and, often, how much they 

want to know about the deployment. Parents, he 

says, can use their children as a guide when deciding 

what how much to explain. “Most parents 

would just as soon keep news that might be disturbing 

from their children, but you really need to 

look at what kind of news the child is seeking.” 

Every question children ask is usually connected 

to a question they’re not asking, he says. “You 

can get to this by asking ,‘What are you thinking 

about?’” 

The real question might be much simpler, such 

the rumor. Two things: Be prepared 

for her to say, “I didn’t start 

that, it didn’t come from me,” or 

“so and so started that.” 

Usually people lie when they are 

confronted. Number two, if she 

fesses up, then tell her she needs 

to clear up the gossip to everyone 

she told. Now, if she refuses, then 

I’m sorry to say this may be a case 

where you have to pray and move 

on. I have to admit, I’ve had to 

do this many times. At any rate, I 

would never, never try to befriend 

her; I would stay far, far away! 

Responses to “Disillusioned,” 

published in the Feb. 7 HP: 


I found your column in the Herald 

Post very interesting. I read the 

letter to you from Disillusioned. I 

felt for her sadness and frustration. 

It seems as though she may have a 

bit of depression to fight. You gave 

her some great advice by pointing 

out some possibilities. Certainly, a 

counselor could help her identify 

depression issues. I liked that you 

encouraged her to make contact 

with people so she may find a few 

friends who do truly care. 

You are limited in the amount 

of specific advice you can give due 

to the lack of specific information 

about other areas of this particular 

spouse’s life. The last paragraph in 

your response to her was horrible 

and completely void of compassion. 

It doesn’t matter what your 

professional training is or your 

status as a military wife. There is 

a human factor that the textbook 

cannot teach. It saddens me that all 

of your good suggestions could very 

well be negated by the weight of the 

last paragraph of your response. 

If she is writing to you for help, 

and you smack her verbally, is she 

likely to reach out again to someone 

or sink further into an isolated 

place, further damaging her psyche? 

Is it possible that you wrapped up 

the great advice with a nasty “grow 

up” and further comments about 

her husband signing up for this, 

that you do not really know what to 

say to her, thus taking a harsh route 

to end that question and future 

others for the hundreds of other 

spouses that may feel similar? 

For those spouses in the same 

boat as this spouse, I doubt they 

will be interested in continuing to 

read your column. 

From: Irritated by the Lack of 

Compassion 

Dear Ms Vicki, 

I am a retired DoD psychiatrist 

living in Heidelberg. I read Disillusioned’s 

letter to you. I cannot 

even begin to tell you how many 

times I heard that over the years. I 

thought your answer was wonderful. 

It was practical, constructive, 

realistic and empathic. You are 

absolutely right that “no one wants 

to hear her complaining.” She will 

become isolated, depressed, angrier 

and even more frustrated if she 

continues this track. Her marriage 

will only get worse. 

You gave her great advice. No 

one could have done it better. She 

is lucky you were the one who 

answered this letter. I hope she pays 

attention to it. 


I recently started reading your 

column in Germany. I think you 

have given good advice so far, but 

disagree with the advice you gave 

to Disillusioned. I thought you 

were cruel and overstepped your 

boundaries. Try to show a little 

empathy next time. Military life is 

hard for spouses. Maybe you live a 

privileged life. 


I love your column. Keep letting 

the truth role off your tongue. I 

totally agree with your advice to 

Disillusioned. Some people have 

this self-entitled attitude and want 

everyone to hand them everything. 

The more agencies and everyone do 

for families, the more they expect. 

I am an old Army spouse (retired). 

We had none of the support the 

spouses have today. We were not 

lazy, whiny, or feeling sorry for 

ourselves. 

Keep telling it like it is, Ms. Vicki. 

Hope you get a talk show soon! 

How and when to talk to your children about war 

as they’re worried about their dad. Paris says, “You 

need to find out what the real concern is.” 

Often, the real concern, he says, is not the deployed 

parent but with the parent left at home. 

“If you look concerned or anxious, they pick up 

on that, and they’re fantasizing about what might 

be wrong,” Paris says. “They might go into your 

head and think worst case: She’s crying because 

she’s afraid Daddy is not coming back,” he says. 

“You can cut that off by being as honest and forthcoming 

as possible.” 

At the same time, don’t give them a play by play 

of the last battle. “A child will finish the conversation 

when they’re ready,” Paris says. “If they interrupt 

you with, ‘Can I have a peanut butter and jelly 

sandwich?’ you’re done.”



Jumper: In the blink of an eye 

Who wouldn’t want to be able to teleport to 

any place in the world in an instant? 

David Rice (Hayden Christensen of “Star 

Wars” episodes 2 and 3) learns as a kid that he 

has the ability to jump anywhere in the world 

in an instant. Now tell me that’s not cool. 

David lives the life he pleases, traveling the 

world and taking what he wants. He lives in 

excess until he’s confronted by an orginazation 

February 21 

Softer! I Can’t Hear You – Head to the 

Theater and Philharmonisches Orchester at 

Theaterstrasse 4 in Heidelberg, 8-9:30 p.m. 

to see the continuation of “Louder! I Can’t 

Hear You,” the hit of the last dance season. 

www1.heidelberg-culturall.de. 

February 22 

Handel Festival – Through March 3, head 

to the Baden State Theatre in Karlsruhe to 

hear the works of George Frederick Handel. 

www.staatstheater.karlsruhe.de. 

Smashing Pumpkins Concert – Rock 

concert at the Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt 

at 8 p.m.. www.jahrhunderthalle.de. 

Experience the Blues with Jim Kahr 

– American guitarist and singer Jim Kahr 

will be at the Jazzhaus Heidelberg on Leyergasse 

at 9:30 p.m. www.jazzhaus-hd.de. 

Roulette Ski Weekend – Through Feb. 

24 with Kaiserslautern Army Outdoor 

Recreation. DSN 489-7761, civ. 0631-536- 

7751. 

Paris Weekend – Head to France through 

Feb. 24 with Kaiserslautern Army Outdoor 

Recreation. DSN 489-7761, civ. 0631-536- 

7751. 

February 23 

Rothenberg ob der Tauber Volksmarch 

– Join the Heidelberg International 

Wandering Club for a day laden with German 

tradition. Civ. 06227-84-1226, www. 

HIWC.de. 

Auerbach Knight’s Meal – Enjoy a feast 

at the medieval castle Auerbach. Spend 

three hours savoring a five-course meal 

and unlimited beverages. During dinner, 

enjoy the revelry of medieval times and 

animated period music. The castle is 

located off A5 between Heidelberg and 

Darmstadt. USO DSN 385-2082, civ. 0621- 

730-3468, www.uso.org/rheinneckar. 

Oldtime Blues and Boogie Duo – Head 

to the Jazz Club in Darmstadt at 8:30 p.m. 

www.jazzclub-darmstadt.de. 

GET OUT! 

area events 

Passion Concert – Hear the music of 

Johann Sebastian Bach at the Heiliggeistkirche 

on the Hauptstrasse in Heidelberg at 

6:15 p.m. ww2.heidelberg.de/tickets. 

Brazilian Pop – See new Brazilian pop 

singer Júlia Ribas at the Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof 

on Am Karlstor in Heidelberg. 

www.juliaribas.com.br. 

February 24 

Albtal Ski Marathon – Head to Bernau 

im Schwarzwald for a cross-country skiing 

marathon. 07675-92-2008. 

Caracalla Therme Baths – The Caracalla 

Therme is a state-of the-art thermal and 

sauna environment in Baden-Baden, where 

you can relax completely. You can choose 

between the pool, sauna, solarium (tanning 

beds), inhalation or the aroma steam 

bath or try them all. USO DSN 385-2082, 

civ. 0621-730-3468. 

Allotria Jazz Band – At the Stadthalle in 

Langen at 11 a.m. www.jazz-initiative.de. 

Symphony Concert – Through Feb. 25 

at the Staatstheater in Darmstadt. www. 

staatstheater-darmstadt.de. 

February 26 

Frankfurt Opera – Head to the Alte 

Oper in Franfurt to hear soprano Jessye 

Norman and pianist Mark Markham. www. 

alteoper.de. 

Australian Pink Floyd Show – At the 

Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfut at 8 p.m. 

www.jahrhunderthalle.de. 

Philadelphia Dance Company – At 

the Stadthalle in Langen at 8 p.m. www. 

langen.de. 

February 28 

Allegories of Love – Through May 18, 

experience True Romance: Allegories of 

love from the Renaissance to the present 

time at the Museum Villa Stuck in Munich. 

This exhibition shows how images of love 

have changed in different epochs and art 

genres – special attention will be paid to 

ENTERTAINMENT 

who doesn’t like the fact that he takes what he 

wants – breakfast in Paris, lunch in Cairo, the 

world is his oyster. 

The idea of “Jumper” is pretty cool in my 

opinion. It’s an action-packed movie with very 

cool graphics. 

The movie starts off well, explaining David’s 

abilities and giving you a glimpse into what his 

life is like. The movie takes off pretty fast keeping 

you wondering what’s next. 

I would have to suggest this movie to our 

readers. I’m definitely adding it to my continually 

growing collection. 

I would say “Jumper” is probably a guy 

movie, but I could see this possibly being a 

family movie, except for some violence and a 

few scenes the kiddos might have to turn away. 

All in all, this is a cool movie. Check it out – 

if not for the plot, then for the action. I don’t 

think you’ll be disappointed. 

contemporary varieties. www.villastuck.de. 

February 29 

Wine Fest – The first wine fest in the region 

this year is happening in Schriesheim 

Feb. 29 - March 4 and March 7-9. DSN 

373-8655, civ. 06221-17-8655. 

Garmish Ski Weekend – Through March 

2 with Kaiserslautern Army Outdoor Recreation. 

DSN 489-7761, civ. 0631-536-7751. 

March 1 

Mannheim Comics Show – Head to the 

Grosser Saal der Jakobus-Pfarrei, located 

at Domstiftstrasse 40 in Mannheim-Sandhofen, 

9 a.m.-3 p.m. for the semi-annual 

Mannheimer Comic-Tauschtag. Entrance is 

free to access more than 100 dealer tables 

with lots of U.S. comics and trading cards. 

Hans-Peter.Frickinger@t-online.de. 

Michelstadt Easter Egg Exhibit – Dating 

back to the 12th century, Michelstadt’s 

Easter egg market is one of the most 

charming in Germany. Vendors sell their 

wares throughout the picturesque town 

square. USO DSN 385-2082, civ. 0621-730- 

3468. 

Ongoing 

Strong Beer Period – The traditional 

serving of the spring strong beers in Munich 

begins, as always, after Fasching has 

ended and lasts four weeks, through March 

15. See groups in local costumes and competitions 

in stone-lifting. Civ. 089-526021. 

A Picasso – This play by Jeffrey Hatcher 

plays at The English Theatre in Frankfurt 

through April 6. www.english-theatre.org. 

Lorraine American Cemetery and 

Memorial – This is the largest World War 

II cemetery and memorial in Europe and is 

located 89 kilometers from Kaiserslautern. 

The memorial is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Visit the last resting place of 10,489 of 

our Soldiers, Airmen who gave their lives 

to defend the United States in WWII. Civ. 

0033-387-920732, www.abmc.gov. 

coming to 

THEATERS 

15 

JUMPER 

(Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson) A genetic anomaly allows a young man to 

teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds 

himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between “Jumpers” 

and those who have sworn to kill them. Rated PG-13 (intense action violence, 

language, brief sexuality) 97 minutes 

ALIENS VS. PREDATOR - REQUIEM 

(Reiko Aylesworth, Steven Pasquale) The aliens (and a predator) have landed on 

Earth, and small town America is about to become the scene of an epic interstellar 

showdown. As these cosmic killers clash in the small-town streets Gunnison, Colo., 

the locals are sent running for their lives. The 

only hope for mankind is a fierce hunter from 

the deepest reaches of space. Rated R (violence, 

gore, language) 94 minutes 

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR 

(Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts) Based on the true 

story of how Charlie Wilson, an alcoholic 

womanizer and Texas congressman, persuaded 

the CIA to train and arm resistance fighters in 

Afghanistan to fend off the Soviet Union. Rated 

R (strong language, nudity, sexual content, drug 

use) 102 minutes 

PLAYING THIS WEEK 

Heidelberg 

Feb. 21 - FOOL’S GOLD (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

Feb. 22 - JUMPER (PG-13) 6:30 p.m.; 

AVPR: ALIENS VS. PREDATOR - REQUIEM (R) 9:30 p.m. 

Feb. 23 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 2 p.m.; JUMPER (PG-13) 5 p.m.; 


Feb. 24 - JUMPER (PG-13) 2 p.m.; CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR (R) 5 p.m. 

Feb. 25 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 7 p.m. 

Feb. 26 - AVPR: ALIENS VS. PREDATOR - REQUIEM (R) 7 p.m. 

Feb. 27 - JUMPER (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

Feb. 28 - CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR (R) 7 p.m. 

Mannheim 

Feb. 21 - I AM LEGEND (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

Feb. 22 - AVPR: ALIENS VS. PREDATOR - REQUIEM (R) 7 p.m.; 

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR (R) 9:30 p.m. 

Feb. 23 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 2 p.m.; FOOL’S GOLD (PG-13) 4:30 p.m.; 

AVPR: ALIENS VS. PREDATOR - REQUIEM (R) 7:30 p.m.; 

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR (R) 10 p.m. 

Feb. 24 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 2 p.m.; FOOL’S GOLD (PG-13) 4:30 p.m.; 



Feb. 26 - FOOL’S GOLD (PG-13) 7 p.m. 



Darmstadt 

Feb. 22 - MEET THE SPARTANS (PG-13) 7 p.m. 



Vogelweh 

Feb. 21 - THE GOLDEN COMPASS (PG-13) 7 p.m. 

Feb. 22 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 3:30 p.m.; 

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

Feb. 23 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; JUMPER (PG-13) 7 p.m.; 


Feb. 24 - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) 11 a.m., 3 p.m.; 

CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR (R) 7 p.m. 





THEATER INFORMATION 

Patrick Henry Village, Heidelberg , 06221-27-238 

Schuh Theater, Mannheim, 0621-730-1790 

Darmstadt, 06151-691790 

Galaxy Theater, Vogelweh, 0631-50017 

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

16 COMMUNITY 


community 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Vehicle Emissions Stickers 

According to a new German law, all privately owned 

motor vehicles, including those with U.S. Army 

Europe license plates, must bear an emissions decal 

on the lower right (passenger) side of their windshields 

to enter environmental protection zones in 

Germany, currently in Berlin, Hannover and Köln. 

Effective March 1, Stuttgart and Mannheim will also 

require the decals. The stickers are now available at 

local vehicle registration offices. 

Space Camp 

The Military Child Education Coalition is supporting 

the Bernard Curtis Brown II Space Camp Scholarship. 

The U.S. Space Camp is a five-day program 

that shows youngsters firsthand what it takes to 

be an astronaut. www.spacecamp.com or www. 

militarychild.org. 

Register to Vote 

U.S. citizens who reside outside the United States 

are encouraged to register for an absentee ballot to 

cast their vote in the upcoming election cycle. Visit 

www.fvap.gov or contact your unit voting assistance 

officer for details. 

Gang Awareness and Prevention 

Community STRONG Gang Awareness and Prevention 

Training will be held March 13-14 at NH Hotel 

in Weinheim. Residential participants: €99 per day; 

commuting participants: €85 per day. Advance 

registration required: www.cysyp.com. More 

details: DSN 379-6067, civ. 0160-9399-5534, judie. 

schroeder@us.army.mil. 

Estate Claim 

Anyone owing money or property to or having 

claims against the estate of Spc. Brenden Andrew 

Teetsell should contact 1st Lt. Jonas Guintivano. 

DSN 381-7175, jonas.guintivano@eur.army.mil. 

local 

EMPLOYMENT 

Heidelberg Career Fair 

The Heidelberg Community Career Fair will be held 

March 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Patrick Henry 

Village Pavilion. Bring your resume if you are 

looking for work or stop by to learn how you can 

improve your job skills. Heidelberg area employers 

interested in hiring family members need to register. 

DSN 370-6883, civ. 06221-57-6883, michiel. 

devito@us.army.mil. 

Community Bank 

Heidelberg Community Bank is accepting applications 

for part-time employment. Applicants must 

be U.S. citizens with two years retention. 

Substitute Teachers 

Mannheim Middle and High schools are currently 

hiring substitute teachers. DSN 380-9181, Civ. 

0621-730-9181, or visit the main office at the 

school. 

Transition Center 

Full-time position in Mannheim. Two years 

experience in military personnel service support 

operations or Associate of Arts degree and one 

year of experience in Army personnel administration. 

Applicant must be computer literate with 

knowledge of eMILPO/TOPMIS. Must qualify for 

ILS. DSN 379-9454, civ. 0620-280-9454, patrick. 

mcelroy@eur.army.mil. 

DARMSTADT 

Education 

wACS Classes – Stress Management, 

March 5, 9-10:30 a.m.; 

Budgeting and Credit Management, 

March 6, 10 a.m.-noon; Home Buying 

Tips, March 10, 10 a.m.-noon. DSN 

348-6440, civ. 06151-69-6440. 

wRed Cross – CPR, first aid and AED 

training course is scheduled for Feb. 

23, 9 a.m. Registration is required 

in advance. DSN 348-1760, civ. 

06151-69-1760, darmstadtredcross@ 

eur.army.mil. 

Community 

wCYS Events – Parent Advisory 

Council, March 6, 5 p.m.; Parents' 

Night Out, March 7, 6-10:30 p.m. 

DSN 348-7605. 

wKontakt Club – Stammtisch, Feb. 

21 and 28, 7 p.m. DSN 348-1600, civ. 

06151-69-1600. 

wNational Prayer Breakfast – 

The annual Community National 

Prayer Breakfast at Kelley Barracks 

Dining Facility is Feb. 22, 6:30 a.m. 

Cost: $2.10 per participant. 

wBlack History Month – USAG 

Darmstadt will commemorate 

Black History Month Feb. 28, 12:30 

p.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Kelley Barracks 

dining facility. 

wCountdown to Closure – Beginning 

Feb. 28, Darmstadt will host 

a “Countdown to Closure” event at 

7 p.m. the last Thursday of every 

month at the Bowling Center, featuring 

a different theme each month. 

This month’s theme is “Old School.” 

wEaster Egg Hunt – Child and 

Youth Services will host a children’s 

Easter egg hunt March 15, 1:30 p.m., 

on Lincoln Village at Bldg. 4446. DSN 

348-7605. 

wDMSCC Scholarships – Darmstadt 

Military, Spouse and Civilian 

Club is accepting applications for 

college scholarships for high school 

seniors for the next academic year. 

Applications are available at www. 

darmstadt.army.mil/sites/services/ 

DMSCC.asp and are due by April 1. 

KAISERSLAUTERN 

Education 

wArmy Community Service – 

Smooth Move, Feb. 25, 1:30 p.m.; 

Kids Konnect, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.; Euros 

and Cents, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. DSN 493- 

4203, civ. 0631-3406-4203. 

wLearn German – Conversational 

German levels 1-3 begin the first 

week of March at the local education 

centers. Civ. 0631-72255. 

Community 

wLenten Season – The chaplain’s 

office hosts events for the Lenten 

season through March 14 at the garrison’s 

chapel on Daenner Kaserne. 

DSN 493-4098, civ. 0631-3406-4072. 

wChange of Command – The 

garrison’s Headquarters and 

Headquarters Detachment will hold 

a change of command ceremony Feb. 

22, 10 a.m., at the gym on Kleber 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Kaserne. Capt. Johnathan Evans will 

relieve Capt. Shannon McCrory. 

wAWANA – The next meeting is 

Feb. 24, 2-4 p.m. at the Youth Center 

on Ramstein Air Base. AWANA is a 

nonprofit, international, nondenominational, 

Christian youth ministry. 

dewlens@hotmail.com. 

wAER Campaign – The Army Emergency 

relief fundraising campaign 

is set for March 3 - May 15. Civ. 

0631-3406-4221. 

wOCS Board – The next U.S. Army 

Officer Candidate School board is 

March 19, 9 a.m., in Bldg. 2933 on 

Pulaski Barracks. Completed board 

packets must be turned in by Feb. 

29 to the Directorate of Human 

Resources in Room 102, Bldg. 2933 

on Pulaski Barracks. DSN 493-4046, 

civ. 0631-3406-4046. 

HEIDELBERG 

Education 

wACS Classes – Middle School 

Divorce Group Grade 8, Feb. 25, 8:30- 

9:15 a.m.; Resume Writing, Feb. 26, 

9 a.m.-noon; Anger Management, 

Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m.; AFTB Level 1, Feb. 

26 and 28, 6-8:30 p.m.; Daddy Boot 

Camp, Feb. 27, noon-1:30 p.m. DSN 

370-6883, civ. 06221-57-6883. 

wRed Cross – Adult, Infant and 

Child CPR, First Aid/AED Feb. 23. Cost: 

$40. DSN 370-1760, civ. 06221-57- 

8711. 

wGraduate Degrees – The 

University of Oklahoma at Heidelberg 

- Patton Education Center offers 

graduate degrees in human relations 

and international relations. Summer 

2008 registration begins March 

3. DSN 373-7919, apheidelberg@ 

ou.edu. 

Community 

wPHV Gate Construction – The 

Patrick Henry Village gate near 

Burger King (located on Grasweg) is 

no longer open to vehicle traffic 24 

hours a day – the hours are 6 a.m.- 

10 p.m. for entry only. Pedestrians 

and bicyclists may enter and exit 

24/7 through the Burger King Gate. 

All vehicle traffic must exit through 

the Commissary Gate. Only ID card 

and installation pass holders may 

use the Burger King Gate. Contractors 

and anyone requiring manual lookup, 

access rosters or visitor sign-in 

must use the Commissary Gate, 

which is open 24 hours a day. DSN 

388-2500/2222, civ. 06221-678- 

2222. 

wCustoms Office Hours Change 

– The new hours are Monday-Friday, 

7:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. 

The last customer will be seen 15 

minutes prior lunch and closing. 

wNational Prayer Breakfast – 

Feb. 28, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Village 

Pavilion on Patrick Henry Village. 

The event is free, but donations are 

welcome. RSVP by Feb. 23: DSN 370- 

8448, civ. 06221-57-8448. 

wBlack History Program –Pre- 

sented by the sixth graders from 

Heidelberg Middle School Feb. 29, 

9 a.m., in the Multi-Purpose Room. 

Everyone is welcome to attend. 

wPolish Pottery Bingo and Silent 

Auction – Head to Heidelberg Middle 

School on PHV March 7 at 6:30 

p.m. to support scholarships for the 

Heidelberg High School Booster Club. 

wRetirement Ceremony – March 

14, 3 p.m., at the Roadside Theater 

on Patton Barracks. Individuals 

interested in participating, contact 

Norma Ewers. DSN 373-7083, norma. 

delores.ewers@eur.army.mil. 

wWelfare Grant Requests – The 

Heidelberg Community and Spouses’ 

Club is accepting requests for grants 

through March 15. Qualifications and 

guidelines: www.hcsc-heidelberg. 

com. welfare@hcsc-heidelberg.com. 

wWomen’s History Month – Celebrate 

women getting things done, 

breaking new ground and making 

changes during the community luncheon 

at the Village Pavilion March 

11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $9. DSN 

379-7772, civ. 06221-17-7955. 

w “Paddy’s Day” Luncheon – 

The Heidelberg Community and 

Spouses’ Club is hosting its March 

luncheon, “Paddy’s Day,” March 5, 

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the PHV 

Village Pavilion. Reservations 

required by Feb. 29: reservations@ 

hcsc-heidelberg.com, civ. 06221-739- 

1785. www.hcsc-heidelberg.com. 

wVoting Assistance – If you have 

any concerns or question about voting, 

contact voting assistance officer 

Jimmie Burney, Bldg. 101, second 

floor. DSN 373-6334/8619. 

wLions Den Activities – Art , 

Mondays, 6-7 p.m.; Smart Girls, 

Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.; Cooking Club, 

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.; Keystone 

Leadership Club, Wednesdays, 6-7 

p.m.; Intermural Sports, Thursdays, 

5-6 p.m.; Men with Honor, Fridays, 

6-7 p.m.; League Games, Fridays, 6-8 

p.m. Programs are open to teens in 

grades 9-12 and registration is free. 

MANNHEIM 

Education 

wACS Classes – Toddler Parenting, 

Feb. 25, 9-10 a.m.; School-Age 

Parenting, Feb. 26, 9-10 a.m.; 

Smooth Move, Feb. 26, 1:30-2:30 

p.m.; Debt Management, Feb. 26, 

9-11 a.m.; Resumix Workshop, Feb. 

27, 10-11 a.m.; Anger Management, 

Feb. 29, 9-10 a.m. DSN 385-3101, civ. 

0621-730-3101. 

wCentral Texas College – EMT-B 

refresher course March 8-9 and 

15-16 at Coleman Barracks. This is a 

32 contact hour course and students 

receive two college credits. emt@ 

europe.ctcd.edu. 

wAutomotive Service Excellence 

Exam – Registration deadline for 

the examination, given at the Sullivan 

Education Center testing office, 

is March 7. The test takes place May 

13,14 and 15. DSN 385-2933. 

Community 

wAFAP Conference – The Mannheim 

Army Family Action Plan 

Conference is scheduled for Feb. 

25-27. ACS is in need of delegates 

and conference staff. DSN 385-3101, 

diana.lovett@eur.army.mil. Submit issues: 

www.mwrgermany.com/Forms/ 

MA_ACS_AFAP_issueform.htm. 

wFinancial Readiness Program 

Investment Contest – ACS hosts 

the 2008 contest in conjunction with 

Military Saves Week Feb. 24 - March 

2. DSN 385-3225. 

wCYS programs – Youth Sponsorship, 

Feb. 22, 4-5 p.m.; Passport to 

Manhood, Feb. 25, 4-5 p.m.; Career 

Launch, March 3, 4-5 p.m. Held at 

the Tennis Courts located on BFV, 

Bldg. 725. DSN 385-2923, civ. 0621- 

730-9633. 

wPenny Bazaar – The Mannheim 

German-American Women Club’s 

Penny Bazaar is Feb. 21-23 at the 

Variohall of the Rosengarten Convention 

Center in downtown Mannheim. 

Donations: dpbuff123@yahoo.com, 

civ. 06239-409-390. 

wVFW Evening Socials – Post 9534 

invites all Soldiers to Friday evening 

socials at 6 p.m. in the Veterans 

Center, Bldg. 204, Sullivan Barracks. 

DSN 380-5457. 

wCommunity Assistance – 

Mannheim Community Club is 

accepting applications for its Spring 

Community Assistance. Applications: 

Thrift Shop or mcccommunityassist@ 

googlemail.com. Deadline: March 15. 

wMCC Scholarships – The Mannheim 

Community Club is offering 

merit-based scholarships. Applications: 

Mannheim High School counselor’s 

office, the Education Center, 

the Thrift Shop and Army Community 

Service. Deadline: April 15.



Heidelberg unit-level hoops 

U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg final standings: 

1. V Corps, 8-0 

2. NATO, 7-2 

3. 529th Military Police, 4-3 

4. Medical Department Activity, 4-3 

5. 60th Engineers, 2-6 

6. 202nd Military Police, 2-6 

7. 181st Signal, 1-8 

by Larry Hoffman 

HEIDELBERG BOOSTER 

Local high school 

wrestlers from Heidelberg 

and Mannheim 

competed in the DoDDS 

European Championships, 

Friday and Saturday 

at the Fitness Center 

on Wiesbaden Army 

Airfield. 

Though neither 

school crowned a 

champion this year, 

both schools had highly 

placed wrestlers in the 

competition. 

In the 103 lb. category 

Leon Tillman (HD) took 

fifth. At 125 lb., Zack 

Smith (HD) finished 

sixth. At 140 lb. Jon 

Hoffman (HD) placed 

second, while Drew 

Long (MA) took fifth. 

In the 152 lb. weight 

class Joe Craig (HD) 

took fourth. And at 160 

lb. Jonathan Lankford 

(MA) finished sixth. At 

189 lb. Chris Jackson 

(HD) took second and 

Sean Hipe (HD) took 

third. In the 215 lb. 

weight class Thonda 

Taylor (HD) finished 

fourth. For the big men in the 

285 lb. class, finishing second 

was Jordan Fackler (HD). 

As a team, Heidelberg placed 

second in Division I, while 

Mannheim placed seventh in 

Division II. 

Participants qualified for 

the European Championships 

by finishing high the previous 

weekend at one of four 

SPORTS 

Upcoming Basketball Events 

The USAG Heidelberg unit-level championship tournament is 

scheduled for March 3-8 in Patton Gym. 

The Lady Generals host Mannheim Saturday in Patton Gym 

at 1 p.m., and the Heidelberg Generals take on Grafenwöhr 

at 3 p.m. 

Tryouts and practices for both teams are Tuesdays and 

Thursdays at Patton Gym at 6:30 p.m. 

Local grapplers place highly in 

DoDDS European Championships 

Photos by Gene Knudsen 

Senior Lion Sean Hipe (right) ties up with Wiesbaden’s Mike Harder during the finals 

round of the 189 pound weight class. Hipe decisioned Harder in a close match 8-5 

and finished in third place overall. 

DoDDS sectional tournaments 

held throughout Europe. The 

European Championships 

concluded the DODDS wrestling 

season which kicked off 

last November. 

Mannheim’s Drew Long pins his Sigonella High School opponent after 3:22 during Saturday’s finals round at the 

European Wrestling Championships held in Wiesbaden. Long finished in fifth place in the 140 pound weight class. 

staying 

ACTIVE 

17 

Tennis Legends Coming to Mannheim 

See Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Thomas Muster, Henri Leconte and Ralf 

Gustke at SAP Arena in Mannheim March 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. MH Sportmarketing 

is offering reduced prices for Americans stationed in Germany. For 

tickets, call the Rhein-Neckar USO at DSN 385-2082, civ. 0621-730-3468. 

DoDDS Europe 2008 

Basketball and Cheerleading Championships 

Tournament started Wednesday in venues in Mannheim and Heidelberg, culminates 

Saturday. Thirteen cheerleading squads,10 Division I squads (boys + 

girls) 20 Div. II teams, 19 Div. III teams and 17 Div. IV hoopsters will take the 

court. Unofficial schedule and photos at: http://eurobbchamps.com/. 

Civilian Fitness Program 

Join the Army-approved program in which civilians are encouraged to 

engage in regular program of exercise and other positive health habits. 

Commanders and supervisors may approve and allow for three one-hour 

exercise sessions each week during normal work hours for a total of 78 hours 

total over a consecutive six-month period of time. Supervisor approval and 

support is necessary for official entry. 

Why become a participant? Health benefits, stress management, 

nutrition education, positive attitude, decrease risk factors associated with 

debilitating diseases, increase work performance and much more! 

What assessments will be available? Medical considerations and health 

history review, blood pressure measurement, body composition, cardio and 

respiratory endurance, flexibility and fitness prescription. 

When can I start? The next assessment period will be in March; participants 

are enrolled April 1 - Sept. 30. Final assessments in September are 

mandatory. 

Heidelberg: March 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Patton Gym 

March 11, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Campbell Gym 

March 20, 12:30-4 p.m., Wellness Center 

Mannheim: March 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sullivan Gym 

Kaiserslautern: March 12, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Kleber Gym 

March 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Landstuhl Fitness Center 

**For an enrollment form and assessment appointment, DSN 373-5139, 

wellness@usag.heidelberg.army.mil. 

Women’s Golf Association 

The Heidelberg Women’s Golf Association is hosting its Tee-Off Social March 6 

at 6 p.m. in the restaurant of the Heidelberg Golf Club. All female community 

members interested in the game of golf and meeting fellow American and 

German golfers are welcome to attend this social. The association welcomes 

beginners and seasoned golfers, offers a free golf clinic to all members, 

assists new members in learning to play golf, sponsors tournaments among 

women, offers golf outings to other clubs in the region, provides social and 

recreational fellowship in golfing activities, and on special occasions contributes 

monetary donations from tournaments to German and/or American 

charitable organizations. Civ. 0173-311-6051. 

March Madness Bowling Tournament 

The Germany Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will hold 

a bowling tournament March 14-16 at the Galaxy Bowling Center, Panzer 

Kaserne, Stuttgart. Registration per participant is $30 before March 3 and 

$35 after March 3. Prizes: Four-man team, $1000; doubles, $500; singles, 

$250. Proceeds go toward scholarships for DoDDS students. Civ. 0703-115- 

2719. 

CYS Baseball and Softball Officials Clinic 

The officials clinic will be held April 1-4, 6:30-9 p.m. and April 5, 9 a.m.-4 

p.m. To register, e-mail john.c.english@eur.army.mil with the subject Baseball/Softball 

Officials Clinic Participant. DSN 388-9397, civ. 06221-338-9397. 

Bowling Championships 

The Army’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Europe, hosts the 2008 U.S. 

Forces Europe Bowling Championships April 16-18 in Grafenwöhr. Submit 

entries to leon.lee1@eur.army.mil or fax to 09641-1081 by April 11. 

Registration forms can be found at https://public.euromwr.army.mil/mwr_ 

bowlgolf.htm#bowl. DSN 475-6177, civ. 09641-83-6177.

18 CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 

Furniture Showcase 

WINTER SALE 

reductions up to 50% on selected mdse 

You can use 

valid until February 28, 2008. 

Visa, MC, Am 

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Located in Mannheim, Spinelli Bks. 

Best European Furniture at reasonable prices. 

JOBS 

Part-Time Sales/Bookkeeping Position 

Employment opportunity for an energetic & outgoing person 

in sales & administration. 

English necessary, German language skills a plus, but not requiered. 

For more details call: 06221-434991 

Position available – HP/Compaq Demonstrator 

HP demonstrator/merchandiser position available 

at the Mannheim exchange for 

computers and home office equipment. 

Very flexible hours, some weekend hours needed. 

Approximately 12 hrs./week. 

Individuals with at least general PC knowledge are preferred. 

Paid online training is provided. 

Please send a resume or a short description 

of prior work experience to: 

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or call ++49(0)1607-231095 

for more information. 

RN-Case Manager-Ramstein AFB 

Monday - Friday – days only, 

5 yrs. RN exp. qualifies! 

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WORK AS NANNY, SPANISH TEA- 

CHER OR CLEANING LADY – in 

the metropolitan area of Heidelberg or 

Mannheim, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tel. 0179- 

9612873 or 06221-4385344. 

child care 

A NICE ROMANIAN GIRL – student 

in LU (fluent in German and English) 

is available for baby-sitting in evenings 

and weekends in MA and HD 

areas. Call 0176-23812196. 

DO YOU NEED A NANNY IN THE 

HEIDELBERG AREA? – Please call 

at 0176-63218455 for details. 

for sale 

MALLORCA FOR FREE! – Rent or 

sell your house or apartment through 

us - we will send you to Mallorca for 

free! We speak English and German: 

Kaufmann Real Estate, Tel. 06222- 

3045653. 

LEATHER RECLINING LOVE 

SEAT AND CHAIR – four years old, 

in excellent condition, chair, $225; 

love seat, $325; set $500. Call Joe 

01742-106658. 

MATERNITY CLOTHES – sizes 

small-med. lot; graco playpen, $10; 

leachco body pillow, $8; floppy shopping 

cart seat, $15 obo. Call 06221- 

3359676 (Heidelberg). 

INSTEP BABY JOGGER – $50; 

sleep sack, $5; 3 piece tinytoon 

crib set, baby clothes 6-18 months. 

Call 06221-3359676 or e-mail: 

mystuff4salenow@yahoo.com 

BABY EINSTEIN 10 DVD SET – $40; 

safe lift crib wedge, $5; lots of leapfrog 

toys, $3-$5. Call 06221-3359676 or 

e-mail: mystuff4salenow@yahoo.com 

220 V PORTABLE STAND UP AC – 

$125, Heidelberg. 06221-7505584. 

BABY CRIB 4 PIECE BEDDING 

SET – precious moments, great 

condition, $20 obo. Please call 

0162-2043761 or e-mail for pics.: 

sylvia_78de@yahoo.com 

SAFETY 1ST BABYPHONE – $15; 

leap start learning gym, $20; all prices 

obo. Please call 0162-2043761 or email 

for pics.: sylvia_78de@yahoo.com 

IN HOME GARAGE SALE – 23 Feb., 

10-2, leather furn., sleeper sofa, electr. 

(us/germ.), games, dvds, new gowns, 

193 Lincoln BFV retiring. Pics.: 

eab989@yahoo.com 

SAMSUNG 47“ REAR PROJECTION 

TV – HD ready, dual-voltage, VG cond. 

w/all packing, orig. $1,299, only $649. 

Evenings till 21:30, tel. 06221- 

8930359 or gary.elmore@us.army.mil 


PC – pentium II, 450, 256 MB, 

floppy, CD Writer, 8.4 GB HD WIN 

XP, 14“ CRT, best offer. Evenings 

till 21:30, tel. 06221-8930359 or 

gary.elmore@us.army.mil 

GEMINI DUAL – 15 in Subs 2 

cabinets, 3 way hi. mids. lo. & 

grills 1200 w, w/rugged handles, 

$400 obo. 0162-5610781 or 

digitallkungfu@hotmail.com 

PCS SALE – girls 5-piece bedroom, 

boys bed/dresser, dog kennel, lg. Igloo 

dog house, outdoor table & chairs, 

transformer, grm. appl. Call eves 

06222-772319. 

“ENJOY TOURS“ VOUCHER – over 

$50, selling for $40. Please call 06221- 

7367033 or chiaraora@yahoo.com 

BABYITEMS FOR SALE – babygirlclothes 

0-18 months. Please call 06221- 

7367033 or chiaraora@yahoo.com 

PCS SALE – 220 v applicances, air 

conditioner, transformers, patio furniture, 

AFN decoder & dish, all in HD 

area. E-mail: hd_pcs2008@yahoo.com 

PCS SALE – applicances, multisystem 

TV, wool carpets. Call for details 

06223-867243. 

NEW/SEALED COMPLETE SEA- 

SON 1 HEROS HD DVD SET – must 

have HD DVD player to use, can MPS. 

Call/e-mail Christine 06222-385570 

or 79mommy23@gmail.com 

PCS SALE! – Open to best offer! 

Ikea Schrank, $80; L-Shape couch, 

large ant. schrank, $500, +more. 

Contact Jon 06224-148681 or 

soccerjon02@hotmail.com 

PCS SALE! – Open to best offer! Fans, 

lamps, port. DVD player, Bosch washer/ 

dryer, $450, +more. Contact Jon 06224- 

148681 or soccerjon02@hotmail.com 

GERMAN AEG DISHWASHER – 220 

w, good condition, 50,- €. Days 06202- 

806178, evening 06202-8579450.



Houses for Rent by pJsnet 

Fully furnished newly renovated houses in 

central Heidelberg and area. 

All included, Internet, English TV, Telephone and more. 

Long or short term stays welcome. 

www.pJsnet.com/housing • info@pJsnet.com 

Tel. 06221-750050 

REAL 

ESTATE 

ROWHOUSE FOR RENT 

Wiesloch-Baiertal, approx. 140 

sq.m, 4 bedrooms, guest toilet, cellar, 

hobbyroom, balcony, garden, 

2 parking spaces, avail. May 1, 2008, 

€ 1.050,- + util. + 2 mo. rent deposit. 

Tel. 0172-9341472 

Beautiful homes and 

apartments for rent and 

sale available now! 

We are the local experts and have service 

Americans since 10 years. We have many 

beautiful freestanding homes, duplex 

houses and nice apartments available 

now in the Heidelberg school bus area. 

You must to pay a finders fee, 

when you sign a lease of a house or 

apartment I offered or showed you. 

Real Estate Hildegard Knoll 

06224-923474 

mobile 0172-6256879 or 

0172-7627401 

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

Viernheim-Neuzenlache 

at Golf course, excl., furn. apartment, 

90 sq.m space, 1 bedroom, livingroom, 

bathroom, guest WC, terrace, kitchen, 

balcony, large basementroom, parking 

space. 900,- € + util. 

By private owner. 

Tel.: 06204-7014047 or 

0171-6466283 

Houses for Rent 

Gaiberg: 12 km to Heidelberg, very nice 

freestanding 1-fam. house, just renovated, 

2 bathrooms, 150 sq.m living space, built-in 

kitchen, basement, garage, laminat and tile 

floors, available April 1, € 1.400,- + util. 

Wiesloch-Baiertal: Excl. freest. 1-fam. home, 

1 st tennants, located directly next to a creek, 

180 sq.m living space, 700 sq.m grounds, 

fireplace, avail. now, 

€ 1.800,- + util. (Homepage Nr. 201108) 

St. Leon: Freestanding 1-fam. house, 200 

sq.m living space, large yard, double garage 

built-in kitchen, fire place, avail. March 1, 

€ 1.650,- + util. 

Apartment for rent 

Oftersheim: 3 rms., kitchen, bathrm., fully 

furnished, € 600,- incl. all util. except electric. 

For pictures, further information and 

objects please visit our homepage: 

www.buech-immobilien.de 

English spoken! Best service! 

Low agent-fee. 

Experience the difference! 

W. BÜCH IMMOBILIEN 

Tel. 06224-76318 

Mobil: 0174-1762404 

Rowhouses for rent 

in Leimen and Sandhausen 

rent starting at € 990,- + utilities + 

2 months rent deposit. 

Realtor fee 2 months rent. 

C.S. Immobilien-vermittlungen 

Tel.: 06224-52050 or 0177-6306647 

service 

U.S. MASTER MECHANIC – GM/ 

Chrys./Dodge/Ford US ONLY RE- 

PAIRS, mobile to you or my shop: GM/ 

Chrys./Dodge/Ford computer diagnostic 

service – Reset CODES, A/C, ABS, 

brakes etc., ALSO Saturdays and Sundays 

HD-MA area. Visa/Master Card 

accepted. Call 06228-924848 or 0176- 

22506802, Mike. 

TRANSLATIONS – Certified Documents 

in court, at Notaries - full time 

service. Call 0631-54440. 

AFN & SKY SATELLITE INSTAL- 

LATION – need help? Call Luis, 0152- 

05615785. 

PCS CLEANING – painting, carpet 

cleaning, gardening, fair prices in US 

Dollars. 0172-6218245. 

GARDEN AND HOUSEPAINTING 

SERVICE – Call Melasco for free quote. 

07255-7686305 or 0171-8446694. 

MELASCO HOUSECLEANING SER- 

VICE – weekly/bi-weekly/Pcs/also 

onetime professional service. Call 

07255-7686305/0171-8446694 for free 

inspection and quote. 

HELICOPTER TOURS – over Heidelberg 

and it’s surroundings. You will 

be fascinated by the bird’s eye view. 

Gift certificates available. HEIDEL- 

BERG HELICOPTERS 06232-649496, 

www.heidelberg-helicopters.de 

TRANSLATIONS – G>E/E>G 

(law/medicine etc.) Quick-affordablecompetent. 

06221-303929, evenings. 

MOVING IN OR OUT-PCS CLEA- 

NING – painting, furniture disposal, 

cheap and fast. Call 06224-906218 or 

0152-02648149. 

SKY CARDS/AFN INSTALLATI- 

ONS – special forces satellite. 0175- 

1263107 or e-mail: sfs@europe.com 

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or call 0151-19675337. 

MOBILE DJ – having a party & need 

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or cooldjcoope@yahoo.com. 

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CLASSIFIEDS 

accommodation 

LEIMEN-GAUANGELLOCH – apt. 

on 2 levels, 126 sq.m, 2 bedrms., livingroom, 

diningroom, built-in kitchen, 

bathroom, guest WC, 2 parking spaces, 

balcony, terrace, basementroom, small 

yard, rent 1.000,- € + 200,- € util. + 2 

mo. rent deposit. 06226-3100. 

LONG OR SHORT TERM TDY 

ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE 

IN HISTORIC VILLA ON NECKAR 

RIVER – with castle view from all 

rooms, terraces, gardens, enclosed 

covered garage, AFN TV, American 

washer/ dryer, all conveniences, rental 

carcan be included. Please e-mail: 

astrawhorn@satotravel.com or visit: 

www.visit-heidelberg.com/ann for 

further details. 

SCHWETZINGEN BEST LOCATI- 

ON – nice 2 bedroom apt., living-/ 

diningroom, 2 lg. balconies, approx. 

130 sq.m living space, built-in kitchen, 

bathroom, guest WC, newly 

renovated, garage, parking space, 

basem., rent 1.600,- € + util. 0160- 

98658192 or 0151-12632905. 

HOUSE IN ST. LEON – 5 bedrooms, 

2,5 baths, built-in kitchen, garage, terrace, 

kids, pets ok 180 sq.m, American 

landlord, 2.000,- € + util., avail. Mar. 1. 

06227-399743 or 0162-3282478. 

FOR RENT – St. Leon, double house 

half, quiet southern location, yard, garage, 

5 rooms, open fireplace, built-in 

kitchen, pets ok, avail. now! 1.350,- €, 

by private owner. Tel. 0151-14904037. 

ST. LEON – nice row house, 50 m to 

bus stop, 200 sq.m, 4 bedrooms, 2 

bathrooms, built-in kitchen, garage, 

garden, terrace, floor-heat, 3 storerooms, 

1.350,- € + util., no agent. Call 

06227-86370. 

WEINHEIM – two large 4-bedroom 

houses for rent, 1.800,- € & 1.600,- €/ 

month. For more info & photos 

06201-989792; kaylarynn@aol.com 

HEMSBACH – nice partly of completely 

furnished apt., 55 sq.m, bedroom, 

livingroom, built-in kitchen, bathrm., 

balcony, available, rent 400,- € + 80,- € 

util. Call 0172-6271069. 

WEINHEIM – nice apt., 60 sq.m, furnished, 

bedroom, livingroom, built-in 

kit., bathrm., avail. now, rent 400,- € 

+ 80,- € util. Call 0172-6271069. 

KETSCH – bright & quiet, beautiful 

140 sq.m apt., 15 min. to HD, 3 bedrooms, 

diningroom, livingroom with 

fireplace, built-in kitchen, 2 bathrms., 

guest WC, lg. lobby, wooden floors, 

balcony, lg. washer & dryer storagerm., 

parking space, rent 1.090,- € + 

util. + dep. Call 06202-77851 or 

609115. 

FOR RENT – 2-bedroom apt., compl. 

furn., Am W/D, by Weinheim, 20 min. 

to MA, 1.450,- €/mo., short/long term 

avail. 06201-843501. 

APT. IN OFTERSHEIM – 66 sq.m, 

furnished, 1 bedroom, 2 lr., rent 650,- 

€/ TV, phone, elec. separate, kitchen, 

bath, WC. 06202-51943 or 01520- 

3882515. 

NEWER ROW HOUSE – 15 min. 

from MA and 25 min. to HD, built-in 

kitchen, back yard and 4 bedrooms, in 

Mannheim school bus route, 1.200,- €. 

Call 0621-6719637. 

FOR RENT – 2-bedroom ground-level 

apt., has furn., Am W/D & frig., short 

or long term ok, by Weinheim, 20 

min. to MA, 1.350,- €. Call 06201- 

843501. 

Computer 

Diagnostic service 

Tech 2 read and 

reset Fault codes. 

autos 

MERCEDES OR JAPANESE CAR 

OWNERS! – Call me before you sell, 

junk or give away – also if you need 

parts. I do all paperwork including 

customs. 1 day Service. 06563-1564, 

www.klink-cars.de 

ALL CAR OWNERS – Call me before 

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

16884/0178-2759698. 

$TOP$ – I’d like to buy your car. 

Please call for a.s.a.p. service. 0176- 

51660041. 

2002 BMW 735i – 151,000 km, 

step-tronic, navi with TV, xenon, 

power seats, park heating, tourmalineviolet-metallic, 

service manual kept, 

18.900,- €. 06334-2626 

1991 BMW 525i – 5 speed, PS, PB, 

alloys, dk. blue, also VW Golf, insp. 

guaranteed. 0162-8670355. 

1995 BMW 750iL – fully loaded, 

leather seats, AC, automatic, GPS, 

television, two sets of tires, runs great, 

$6,000 obo. 0151-58210236. 

1999 BMW M5 – 400 hp, 109k kilometer, 

metallic charcoal grey, black 

sport leather, euro specs., NAV, 

17.500,- € obo. 0621-7187626. 

1995 SAAB 9000 CSE (TURBO) – 

black, leather seats, good gas mileage, 

good condition, $2,999. Call 0170- 

7167604. 

2005 FORD FREESTAR VAN SES 

V6 – 4.3 l, 27k miles, 5 yr. waranty, 

pwr. wind., locks, seat, A/C DVD CD 

cruise, asking 18k US, considering all 

offers. 0170-4785407. 

1990 BWM 735i – runs great, 2 set of 

tires, will need rear brake and new 

windshield, to pass inspection, make 

offer. Call 0175-8364718. 

2002 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 

– 4 x 4 quad cab, fully loaded, silver, 

11.500,- € or best offer. E-mail: 

jfkingiv@yahoo.com, tel. # 0172- 

8793139. 

1968 MUSTANG – 12.000,- € obo, 

black, still being restored, lots of new 

parts!!! Runs good. E-mail for pics.: 

jfkingiv@yahoo, tel. # 0172-8793139. 

1989 HONDA SHADOW 650 – 

1.000,- € or best offer, runs great 

& 14thk, low mileage. E-mail: 

jfkingiv@yahoo.com, tel. # 0172- 

8793139. 

PCS SALE! – Open to best offer! 

1991 black BMW 318i, 150.000 km; 

1998 Silver Honda Civic 120.000 

km. Contact Jon 06224-148681 or 

soccerjon02@hotmail.com 

VW FOX – yellow, 1.2, 20,000 km, 2 

doors, SD 2005, radio, CD player, AC, 

asking $7,900. Call cell. 0162- 

1061411. 

U.S. CAR SERVICE CENTER 

TRUCK & SUV. SPECIALIST 

SERVICE GM · FORD · DODGE · CHRYSLER 

ABS, BRAKES & A/C EXPERTS 

ELECTRONIC MODULES ETC ... 

Please call 0176-22506802 or 06228-924848 

for appointment. Tullastraße 3, Heidelberg 

gmservicecenter@googlemail.com 

28 years as Master Mechanic, from Amarillo Texas 

psychotherapy 

etcetera 

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Wanted! Wanted! 

Used cars. All makes & models, 

all specs., also damaged. We pay 

cash and do all customs paperwork. 

ALDOR Automobile 

Leimen-Heidelberg 

06224-172555 or 0172-7151599 

Now you can get it all with 

New Telephone and DSL 

Service in one place! 

Fast Activation with 

complete Billing 

and Support in English 

DSL Internet has never been so easy 

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E-mail: 

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PSYCHOLOGICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY 

& COACHING – in English, Español, 

Deutsch. Tricare & other insurances. 

Dr. Glenn T. Koppel. Contact: 

06201-590068; Info@DrKoppel.de 

wanted 

SIDE BY SIDE DOUBLE STROL- 

LER – lightweight, newish preferred. 

sangwali@yahoo.com 

FREE MEMBERSHIP – Local 

Chapter Panters Abroad - Society of 

Decorative Painters, seeks new members 

and teachers, all levels welcome. 

06221-473546. 

pets 

FIRST CLASS DOG KENNEL!!! – 

www.hundepensionanett.de, 0621- 

7886210 or 0172-6059272. 

PUPPIES: YORKSHIRE, SHIH 

TZU, MIN PINS – all purebreed dew. 

w/shots and chip. 0177-7107800. 

GET ORGANIZED IN 2008! – kitchen, 

kids’ room, bathroom, home office, 

storage area, etc. 06224- 

7693073/0170-2792136. 

FREE – complete B/W dark room & 

film developing supplies, enlarger, paper, 

chemicals, everything you need - 

free. Call Gene 6 p.m., 06224-925277.

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