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| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
Creative endeavors turn prot
at craft fair
VILSECK, Germany -- What started as a few girlfriends gat-
hering for a craft night (and perhaps a few bottles of wine)
has morphed into a money-making endeavor for Krystelle
Chaney and Kendra Buttner of The Paper Dolls.
Chaney and Buttner sat behind a table doused with home-
made greeting cards, here, at the Vilseck Community and
Spouses Clubs fourth annual Spring Craft Fair, March 16.
And the work never stopped. Diligently cutting, folding, pas-
ting and stamping, the two entrepreneurs created one-of-a-
kind works of art on the spot, each with creative expressi-
ons for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just because.
Across the room, Heather Roley of Made with Love Crea-
tions, painted the faces of tiny customers while Annette
Stanis showed off her intricate hand-designed jewelry under
the umbrella of Red Leaf Designs.
Alesha Wozny iced cupcakes for sampling and Lynsye
Peeples of Lynsyes off the Hook Crochet replenished her
stock of colorfully crocheted winter owl hats -- an item that
ew off the shelf during the rst 30 minutes of the event.
Crisy Ross Libesck and Jen Battiste took going green to
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Alesha Wozny ices cupcakes for community consumption during
the VCSC Spring Craft Fair, March 16.
The Vilseck Community and Spouses Clubs fourth annual Spring Craft Fair brought eager custo-
mers to talented crafters showcasing one-of-a-kind wares.
the next level by upcycling old ACUs into childrens clothing,
headbands, ower pins and ornaments -- all of which int-
rigued passersby into stopping for a closer look.
The crafters, nearly 20 total, were all spouses within the
community, many using their craft as little more than a
hobby, using money earned to recoup material expenses.
Others had a vested interest in their craft, showcasing their
talents to sustain their artistic desires.
The level of diversity in the products sold reects the broad
experience base of the community as a whole, said Kirsten
Starkey, publicity chair for VCSC.
While the craft show offered a modicum of recognition and
community awareness, even more, it served as a much-
needed creative outlet for many talented artists with the
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr community and allowed
the community an opportunity to purchase unique, one-of-
a-kind items that can double as mementos of time spent
overseas.
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Grafenwoehr. "I was very happy and proud," said Col. James E.
Saenz, commander of the US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr. Sa-
enz was a guest at the reception for German President Joachim
Gauck at the Bavarian State Chancellery in Munich. During a
personal conversation with Saenz, President Gauck asked
questions about Grafenwoehr Training Area and its Soldiers,
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sented the Bavaria Military Community. With their invitation to
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Uwe Schmidt puts in a new LED
light into a streetlamp on Gettysburg Road, here, March 6.
As part of U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehrs push toward
smart energy use and conservation, the Directorate of Pu-
blic Works is installing LED lights in all 230 streetlamps on
the Grafenwoehr side of the garrison. The new, energy-saving
lights will help reduce the garrisons electricity consumption.
We will save about 70,000 kilowatts of electricity a year,
explained Werner Stein, electrical engineer for DPW.
Those kilowatts translate into an annual savings of $18,000.
The project is scheduled to last through April 30. After DPW
completes the lights on the Grafenwoehr side, said Stein, the
garrison hopes to continue the project in Rose Barracks.
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A house with a 100-year-long history
German Army building renovated
Grafenwoehr. The headquarters building of the German Army
on Grafenwoehr main post was renovated. To save energy, new
windows were installed in the historic building and the ceiling
insulated. The faade received a new coat of paint and the
exterior plaster and the half timbered work were repaired.
Like the US Army, the German Army on Grafenwoehr main post
is also investing in its buildings. The commander of the Ofce
of the German Military Representative, Lt. Col. Hans-Joachim
Gehrlein, and the local chief of the Ofce of Installation Ma-
nagement Amberg, Heinz Seitz and project manager Michael
Neuber informed the public about the completed renovations.
It took quite some time before the funds were approved. The
renovations of the historic half-timbered building were comple-
ted by the end of last year mainly by regional rms. Although
the total cost of 200,000 Euro is far from the amount the US
Army spent on its building, it was a signicant expense. Addi-
tional investments into the administrative buildings, including
the modernization of the restrooms, are planned. The half-tim-
bered building with the number 449 features the ofces, Sol-
diers quarters, a dining facility, kitchen, conference rooms and
classrooms of the Ofce of the German Military Representative
and the installation management ofce.
The German Army building has a historic meaning for the tro-
ops. It was built for the Soldiers of the Bavarian Army Corps
when the training area was established. The inscription in the
wooden beam above the entrance reads Built 1914 and 15. It
can be found on old photos as barrack 72. In July 1956, when
the rst German Army Soldiers and civilians arrived on post,
the US administration provided them with the totally dilapida-
ted building no. 72. The half-timbered building was the only
barracks in the Eastern barracks section that had survived the
bombardment of April 1945. After two days in the buildings, the
personnel of the German Army Administration Grafenwoehr
had to vacate the building again because they were missing the
appropriate orders. Later, they returned to the same building.
The book Grafenwoehr Training Area, yesterday - today also
documents the history of the German Army in Grafenwoehr to-
gether with historic and current photos.

Tasks of the German Army
Since then, the German Army has become a permanent resi-
dent in Grafenwoehr. The installation management ofce has a
personnel strength of 102 civilians. Lately, several employees
with temporary contracts were hired. The ofce is responsible
for target construction and range maintenance, building main-
tenance, troop services, vehicle and equipment repairs and the
technical motor pool to include transportation services. It also
provides technical support to all German Army shooting ran-
ges in Southern Germany. The German Armys motor pool in
Grafenwoehr features 63 vehicles. The Ofce of the German
Military Representative is comprised of 27 Soldiers, most of
them EOD and range control specialists, and eight civilian em-
ployees. It is responsible for the planning and the range sup-
port and security of all German Army training at Grafenwoehr
Training Area. The German Army and the US Army work closely
together.
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| by Gerald Morgenstern
Built when the training area was established, barrack 72 was the only
building in that area that survived the bombardment of April 1945.
Today, the building has the number 449 and is the home of the Ger-
man Army.
"Built 1914 and 15" reads the incription in the wooden beam across the entrance of the
German Armys administration building. Heinz Seitz of the installation management ofce
(from left), the commander of the Ofce of the German Military Representative, Lt. Col.
Hans-Joachim Gehrlein and project manager Michael Neuber are happy about the reno-
vation of the building that included energy saving measures such as new windows and the
refurbishment of the faade of the historic half-timbered building.
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Bedtime stories leave community
in its pajamas
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Talon Devault, 3 (left), and 4-ye-
ar-old Cias Banister buddy up to Col. Jim Saenz, commander
of the U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, as he reads a story
during Bedtime Stories at Grafenwoehr Elementary School,
here, March 7.
The event brought more than 100 pajama-clad children and
their parents to an evening of storytelling in conjunction with
the national event Read Across America Day.
Senior leaders, Soldiers from the 44th Expeditionary Signal
Battalion and community volunteers engaged children and
their stuffed-animal sidekicks with imaginative stories during
the hourlong family-friendly event.
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Americans living abroad often
pine for home. So when Fox Sports and Major League Base-
ball teamed up to bring Spring Training to the Troops ear-
lier this month, the community came out en masse for the
rare chance to rub shoulders with some of baseballs greatest
players. But for 172nd Infantry Brigades Command Sgt. Maj.
Michael Boom, the visit marked the second time hed met Rol-
lie Fingers, ex-relief pitcher for Oakland Athletics and Hall of
Fame inductee. Both meetings were monumental for Boom,
a lifelong, diehard Oakland As fan and Oakland native. How
great was Booms fandom? When he was 13 years old, he sto-
le a prized baseball hat right off the head of Oakland Athletics
coach Vern Hoscheit.
All white, the hat strayed from the standard green and yellow
caps worn by the fans. No one, explained Boom, could buy
these hats in stores; they were made only for the coaches of
the Oakland As. Boom coveted the hat and devised a plan
while sitting above the dugout with his dad at an As game
in the early 1970s. When Hoscheit leapt up to celebrate the
teams inevitable win, he would snatch the cap and run. When
Hoscheit jumped, Boom plucked the precious white hat off his
head, sprinted to the parking lot and hid under his dads car.
I gured the whole Oakland police force was after me, said
Boom, chuckling. Growing up, Boom spent as much time as
he could playing baseball and discussing the As. He knew
their statistics and athletes and even aspired to one day play
for his home team. So naturally, for Fox Sports visit, he jum-
ped at the chance to escort Fingers, who played for Oakland
from 1968-1976.
The 40-year reunion
172nd Infantry Brigade's Command Sgt. Maj.
Michael Boom stands with baseball legend
Rollie Fingers in 1973 when Boom was 15 ye-
ars old. When Boom and Fingers met again in
early February during Fox Sport's "Spring Trai-
ning to the Troops" in USAG Grafenwoehr, Fin-
gers signed the 40-year-old picture for Boom,
a long-time Oakland A's fan.
172nd Infantry Brigade's Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Boom and Hall
of Famer Rollie Fingers, look at a picture of the two of them together
taken in 1973. "He really enjoyed the pictures and he couldn't belie-
ve the bell bottoms," said Boom, referencing pair's ared pants and
1970s swag.
Posing together like they did in a picture taken
40 years earlier, 172nd Infantry Brigade's Com-
mand Sgt. Maj. Michael Boom and Hall of Famer
Rollie Fingers smile for the camera. Boom, an
Oakland A's fan, met Fingers and the rest of the
team for the rst time in 1973, after a game.
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Boom and Fingers rst met during the As heyday in 1973,
through his fathers connections with then-catcher Gene Te-
nace. While Booms encounter with Oakland As lasted only
long enough to snap pictures, Fingers and the rest of the team
impressed Boom.Not one of them declined to take a picture
with us, he said, adding that Fingers was very cordial. A lot
of athletes today are prima donnas. Back then, they were salt
of the earth. Forty years later, Booms encounter with Fingers
left him equally as impressed. Fingers was still humble, con-
versant and kind. The baseball great even gave the command
sergeant major his business card, instructing Boom to call
next time hes in Las Vegas so they can play golf.
But mostly, they talked baseball. The diehard fan got the inside
scoop from the Hall of Famer on standout plays, memorable
games and, particularly, Fingers renowned trick play against
Johnny Bench during game three of the 1972 World Series
(Google it. The sly move is considered one of baseballs gre-
atest trick plays.) Boom asked, too, about Fingers Oakland
teammates, wondering who he was close to and how they are
now. Luckily, Fingers has remained close to his early career
teammates through annual Athletics reunions and could re-
count the whereabouts and well-being of every man, nearly
40 years after they last played together. He almost knows
of them like theyre his brothers, his family, said Boom. The
community is a lot like Army veterans. Boom also took the op-
portunity to ask Fingers if As coach Hoscheit ever mentioned
the rare hat stolen right off his head. Fingers said he hadnt,
but knowing Hoscheit, that pilfered hat would have made him
extremely pissed.
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It was the end of a long Friday evening out with some friends.
After a night of partying, my normal routine was to come home
and cook something before hitting the sack. This night was no
different, and after putting some food on the stove, I decided to
lie down for a minute until it was done cooking.
The next thing I remember is waking up in a smoke-lled room
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kitchen stove. Suddenly, a reghter rushed through the door
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How could I have forgotten I had food on the stove? And what
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ted; however, because of the amount of alcohol I drank, I slept
through it. Thankfully, a neighbor notied the re department.
A majority of fatal home res happen at night when people
are asleep. Contrary to popular belief, the smell of smoke may
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smoke produced by a re can numb the senses and put you
into a deeper sleep.
Inexpensive household smoke alarms issue an audible signal,
alerting you to a re. The sound of the alarm gives you time to
escape and cuts your risk of dying in a home re nearly in half.
They save so many lives that most states have laws requiring
them in private homes.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that almost
two-thirds of home re deaths from 2005-2009 resulted from
res in homes with either no or a nonworking smoke alarm.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
alcohol use and the resulting impairment may be the strongest
independent factor for death from re. One study found that in-
toxication contributed to an estimated 40 percent of deaths due
to residential res. By altering ones cognitive, physiological
and motor functions, alcohol increases the chance of starting
a serious re while, at the same time, reduces the chance of
survival from a re or burn injury.
The best ending to a night of partying may be to ensure you
have something prepared that doesnt require cooking, or have
food on hand that can be heated in a microwave. Personally, Id
rather wake up and nurse a hangover than a burn injury.
Smoke Alarm Safety
According to the NFPA, smoke alarms are an important part of
a home re escape plan. When there is a re, smoke spreads
fast. Working smoke alarms give you an early warning so you
can get outside quickly. Here are some tips from the NFPA that
may just save your life:
Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each
sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the
basement. Larger homes may need additional smoke alarms to
provide enough protection. For the best protection, intercon-
nect all smoke alarms so when one sounds, they all sound. An
ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to aming
res, and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more res-
ponsive to smoldering res. For the best protection, both types
of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms
(also known as dual-sensor alarms) are recommended.
Smoke alarms should be installed away from the kitchen to
prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet
from a cooking appliance. Replace all smoke alarms when they
are 10 years old. Smoke alarms should be tested at least once
a month and batteries replaced at least once a year.
Visit the NFPA website at www.nfpa.org/education for more in-
formation on how to keep you and your loved ones protected
against res.
| by Retired Master Sgt. Albert Butler
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ched to a residence on post for a domestic disturbance and
is unsure what to expect. He knocks on the door and calls
out military police to announce his presence. The sound of
glass breaking and crying permeates the door. Acting on his
instincts, the Soldier forces entry into the residence.
Although not an actual call, this scenario represents a situation
MPs routinely respond to. The 709th MP Bn. initiated a Road
Warrior Challenge, here, March 7, which focused on professi-
onal law enforcement tactics, techniques and procedures and
encouraging MP Soldiers to stay procient in those skills.
The rst-ever 709th MP Bn. Road Warrior Challenge consisted
of 16 Soldiers competing in nine events including baton strike,
eld sobriety test, apprehension, evaluate a casualty and active
shooter lane.
The commanders intent was to put an emphasis back on pro-
fessional law enforcement in the military police corps, said
1st Lt. Garret Waugh, Headquarters Headquarters Detachment,
709th MP Bn., plans ofcer. I hope this event gets Soldiers
motivated and focused back on professional law enforcement
because ultimately thats why we are here.
This event will become a quarterly challenge within the 709th
MP Bn. with the Soldiers already preparing for the next chal-
lenge in May. This is an opportunity to test MP Soldiers on
their professional law enforcement capabilities keeping these
Soldiers competent in their eld.
Being out there and helping people is really what I look for-
ward to when I go to work in the morning, said Pfc. Benjamin
Varni, a company gunner for the 527th Military Police, 709th
MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, which is headquartered in Sem-
bach.
Being a military policeman is about helping the community
and keeping people safe, he continued. They may not like
me for doing it, but Id rather be out there and take the heat for
helping them than letting them get hurt or putting someone in a
situation that is going to hurt those around them.
As often as rst responders encounter difcult situations, it is
imperative to identify strengths and weaknesses and have the
opportunity to improve on weak areas and leverage strengths.
This event gave Soldiers that opportunity.
This experience has taught me to be more uid and free thin-
king because when you respond to a call you never know the
situation you are walking up on, said Spc. Richard Spurgeon,
HHD, 709th MP Bn. commanders driver.
This was a good opportunity to test myself, see how much I
have learned since working here and see what else I still have
to learn, said Spc. Michael Randall, 615th MP Co. team leader
and patrolman.
MPs sharpen their instincts
| by Capt. Amanda Kehrrington,
18th Military Police Public Affairs
I think professional law enforcement is the one thing that se-
parates us (from all other branches), especially in peacetime
keeping us relevant to the force, said Waugh.
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All U.S. ID cardholders are reminded that prescription drugs,
over-the-counter medications, vitamins/minerals, and herbal &
dietary supplements are not allowed to be mailed through an
Army Post Ofce to Americans living in Germany.
German law provides strict regulations for importing medicine
into Germany from other countries. Prohibited medicine products
identied by U.S and German customs ofcials can either be
destroyed or returned to sender, according to German and U.S.
postal and customs ofcials.
For those affected by the policy, there are options available to
receive certain medicines and supplements, to include military
treatment facility (MTF) pharmacies, AAFES outlets, commissari-
es, and German pharmacies and retail stores, said Lt. Col. Rod-
ney Jorstad, pharmacy consultant for Europe Regional Medical
Command. Below is a summary of various options provided by
his ofce that is available to ID cardholders living in Germany.
The following are frequently asked questions regarding medica-
tion and German customs:
Ive never been to a military treatment facility. Do I need to
register to have my prescriptions lled or can I come straight
to the pharmacy?
To receive any services from an Army MTF, beneciaries must
rst be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting
System (DEERS), a worldwide, computerized database of unifor-
med service members, their family members and others who are
eligible for military benets. This requires a visit to the Patient Ad-
ministration (PAD) section, which usually occurs during inproces-
sing for active duty service member and their family members.
Pay patients (civilians, DoDEA/DoDDS staff and eligible contrac-
tors) or those with additional insurance coverage beyond Tricare
(internally referred to as OHI or third-party insurance) are asked
to provide insurance information to PAD during the initial regist-
ration process.
As this information can change over time, customers are respon-
sible for making sure PAD has their most current insurance infor-
mation or customers may be billed for 100 percent of the costs
for any services rendered. Patients should have their insurance
cards with them to ensure theyre billed correctly. Once registe-
red, they will be registered at all MTFs within Germany.
After you register, whats required to have my prescription
lled?
If you previously received your prescriptions in the mail, you will
need a new written prescription from your health care provider
to have your prescription lled at an MTF pharmacy. A label from
your current mail order pharmacy is not sufcient. Mail order
pharmacies will not transfer your prescription to military phar-
macies.
Only original prescriptions (not copies or scans) are considered
legal. This may require you to schedule an appointment with your
local provider or contact a stateside provider for new prescription
orders to be mailed to you.
When you arrive at a military pharmacy, you are required to show
your ID card and present a hard copy prescription signed in ink
by a physician. Patients need to bring their prescriptions to the
pharmacy well before they run out of medication. If their prescrip-
tion is for a medication that is not stocked, it can take between
one to three weeks to ll the prescription and up to six weeks if
its a narcotic medication.
Army military treatment facilities do not have the ability to carry
all medications available on the American market, and military
treatment facilities are limited by their overseas supply chain
when requisitioning medications. Delays may occur if your writ-
ten prescriptions contain small errors or unclear information that
requires a pharmacist to contact the provider before lling them.
Due to the time differences and availability of the provider, this
may delay your prescription a few days after you present them to
the pharmacy. If the pharmacists questions cannot be resolved,
the pharmacist may refuse to ll the prescription.
Will military pharmacies be able to ll all prescription medi-
cations?
There are several FDA-approved medications that are not provi-
ded at MTF pharmacies due to policies or regulations that forbid
their use within the military health care system. A prior authori-
zation or any other approval from Tricare or a civilian insurance
company does not override these restrictions.
German laws restrict mailing meds
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Regardless of the reason you are using them, Army MTF pharma-
cies may not be able to honor your prescription. The most com-
mon restricted items include weight loss medications, fertility/
assisted pregnancy medications and medications approved for
cosmetic conditions. Call your local MTF pharmacy if you have
any questions, as a complete list of these items cannot be pro-
vided here.
How does the pharmacy system determine which prescripti-
on medications they will stock?
Army MTF pharmacies in Germany operate under one formula-
ry system, which means that Army senior physicians and phar-
macists decide which medications are generally available and
locally stocked. The entire overseas supply system is based on
providing formulary medications to the Army pharmacies. Pro-
viders may request a nonformulary (sometimes called special
order) medication based on rules outlined by the military and
Tricare.
These requests will be approved or denied based on a patients
individual circumstances and clinical criteria. Patients using
nonformulary medications, who use stateside providers, will be
encouraged to switch (with their doctors permission) to similar
formulary medications.
Prescriptions for nonformulary medications from stateside pro-
viders will be reviewed for approval by local clinic leadership. If
approved, nonformulary medications typically take several weeks
to arrive from the U.S. Some nonformulary medications are re-
stricted and requests for these may be denied.
How do I order rells of my medications?
All prescription bottles dispensed from an MTF contain a phone
number to call to request rells. All you need to do is follow the
automated prompts and enter the rell prescription number. Re-
lls can be picked up at any MTF pharmacy in Germany.
What about controlled substances?
Controlled substances can be lled by military pharmacies but
they are subject to military service rules. Prescriptions for cont-
rolled substances lled at any Army pharmacy will be limited to
a one month supply except for ADHD medications, which can be
lled for a three-month supply.
Can I ll prescriptions written by my German doctor?
Yes, as long as the doctor is a Tricare authorized provider. The
prescription must be written in English using American trade na-
mes/generic names. The easiest way to nd out if a local German
doctor can write prescriptions is to ask if they are accustomed
to writing prescriptions to be lled at an American military phar-
macy.
Ive never seen a cash register at an Army pharmacy. How
can civilians pay for their medications?
Civilian pay patients will be charged the entire cost of the
prescription minus what their insurance pays. Europe Regional
Medical Command (EMRC) has an ofce that will bill third-party
insurance, accept any payment provided by that insurance, and
bill patients for any remaining costs (usually co-pays/co-insu-
rance, or applicable deductibles or not covered services). This is
a courtesy provided by ERMC. The billing process for prescrip-
tions is not handled by the pharmacy, and pharmacy personnel
will not be able to answer billing questions.
All questions concerning claims (potential or actual) or any other
billing issues should be directed to the ERMC Uniform Business
Ofce (eUBO) at www.eubo.healthcare.hqusareur.army.mil.
Contact information can also be found at the bottom of each bil-
ling statement. The rates used by the eUBO for billing are dened
by DOD pricing tables and are not developed locally. It is our ex-
perience that the cost of prescriptions billed by MTF pharmacies
is comparable to stateside retail pharmacies.
Army MTF pharmacies can estimate the cost of a prescription but
cannot estimate what your insurance will pay or estimate what
your out-of-pocket expenses will be.
What about non-prescription items such as over-the-counter
medications, protein powder, vitamins/minerals, herbals and
other supplements? And do the same mailing restrictions ap-
ply to medications for pets?
Army MTF pharmacies are unable to order nonformulary over-
the-counter items, even if they were recommended by your doc-
tor. Many local stores have these products available to purchase,
including AAFES facilities, the commissary, the German Apothe-
ke (pharmacy) or German retail stores such as Globus or Real.
The German medical system uses many more herbal and homeo-
pathic medications than used in the U.S., so nding these pro-
ducts at German stores will likely be easier than you expect. The
same mailing restrictions apply to medications for pet. Consult
your local veterinarian for suitable alternatives.
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team battled its way to a rst place nish at the Bavaria Cup
Grappling Games in Ansbach, recently.
We had our biggest team turnout over all, said Jeremy Work-
man, HBJJ instructor. Forty-ve members attended with 20
competitors, including nine children and four women.
As a competitor, I can tell you theres not much more encou-
raging than cheers from family and friends on the sidelines,
Workman said. Sometimes the extra push a competitor needs
comes only upon hearing a familiar voice reminding you that
youre not only ghting for yourself, but for your team.
The Bavaria Cup was the rst in a series of ve tournaments in
which teams will accumulate points throughout each contest
for a nal championship in June.
We got a good start on the cup, said Workman. We had a lot
of rst place wins, and in some cases we swept the bracket.
With more than 100 competitors, each Hohenfels combatant
had at least two ghts, and some as many as ve. Opponents
were matched by weight, sex and age. For many of the HBJJ
team, such as Roberto Rodriguez, it was their rst competition.
It was amazing, said Rodriguez, who took rst place in his
division after ve grueling ghts. Rodriguez had only been trai-
ning for six weeks before the tournament and gave much of the
credit for his victory to Workmans instruction.
Jeremy (Workman) is a great instructor and teaches at a nice,
slow pace so you understand everything. A lot of the stuff he
taught, I was able to utilize and work, he said.
Training for Rodriguez is a family affair, and his wife and two
children are all part of the team. Robby Jr. also competed and
brought home a third place medal.
Since we started the kids class its been turning more and
more family oriented, said Workman. Weve got about a dozen
Families that roll together,
win together
Charlie Spond (bottom) grapples against a much bigger opponent in what HBJJ
instructor Jeremy Workman called "the ght of the night" at the Bavaria Cup in
Ansbach, recently.
Dahomey Igleseas pins his opponent to the ground during a bout at the Bavaria
Cup Grappling Games in Ansbach, recently.
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Brandon Turner (top) and Will Rish, both from team Hohenfels Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu, battle it out at the Bavaria Cup in Ansbach, recently.
families, now. A lot of the parents want to be able to participate
with their kids.
Workman said he plans to make the childrens class parents
optional, where parents can attend and practice with their
children if they wish.
I love just wrestling around with my boys, and other parents
want to be able to do that, he said.
Workmans oldest son, 8-year-old Jaiden, agrees. Hes been
training since he was 4 and said his favorite part of the sport is
getting to spend time with his father.
He is also a committed martial artist, as evinced by his rst
place win in the Bavaria Cup. Jaiden explained that in order
for a child to earn all 12 of the possible belt levels available to
youths, they must start at 4. When asked if he intended to com-
plete all levels, he answered with a resounding yes!
Sayoko Patterson is one parent who joined the team because
of her three children.
I have a daughter, and there werent enough women, so I got
involved so she had someone to wrestle, Patterson said. But
she stays for herself.
I love the class, she said. Jeremy is a wonderful, patient,
knowledgeable instructor. I like how you learn to control your
body, and joint manipulation I nd fascinating.
Pattersons whole family competed at the tournament, bringing
home three medals. Her daughter, 17-year-old Emiko Patterson,
the youngest adult competitor there, took gold.
Emiko has been training in Tae Kwon Do for 11 years, but she
says her TKD black belt didnt help at all in her rst BJJ tour-
nament.
Theyre totally different, she said. BJJ is a ground game.
Emiko said she really enjoys the sport and appreciates being
able to spend time and share the mat with her whole family.
And Jeremy is the best instructor Ive ever had, she added.
Workman feels that competition allows BJJ participants a chan-
ce to truly test their abilities but believes character is more
important than victories.
We accept all challenges without complaint, we remain kind
and respectful in victory and defeat, and we trust that our trai-
ning and technique will prevail in the face of strength and ag-
gression, said Workman.
The character of his team can be exemplied by Lindsay Wilke
and Charlie Spond. Wilke attended the Bavaria Cup as a spec-
tator, but agreed to compete in her rst tournament to help ll
out a thin bracket after other competitors dropped out at the
last minute. Spond fought a much taller opponent two years
his senior, who outweighed him by 30 pounds. Spond lost by a
single point in overtime.
Despite the many victories, Workman insists its not about me-
dals.
We fought a lot, we won a lot, and we lost a lot. But in the end,
we went to Ansbach as a team, we fought as a team, and we
learned as a team, said Workman.
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- A seemingly insignicant piece
of cloth will soon have a big impact on the garrison.
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr physical tness centers on
Grafenwoehr and Rose Barracks will discontinue towel ser-
vice next month. While this might be annoying for patrons at
rst, the long-term scal and environmental impacts far out-
weigh the inconvenience.
Between the cost of towels, detergent, energy and labor, eli-
minating the service will save USAG Grafenwoehr more than
$56,000 annually.
Additionally, it will decrease water consumption by 6,500 cu-
bic meters annually, according to Aref Arianta, energy ma-
nager for the environmental division of Directorate of Public
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Fitness centers to throw in the towel
on towel service
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A memorandum signed March 12 by Kathleen Marin, regional
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Towel service at Army physical tness centers across Europe will cease beginning April 15.
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HOHENFELS, Germany The 2nd Cavalry Regiment began its
Mission Readiness Exercise at the Hohenfels Training Area,
here, March 3. Over the next three weeks the exercise will
provide essential training to prepare and certify troops to ad-
vise and assist Afghan National Security Forces during 2CRs
upcoming deployment.
The regiment will serve as a Security Force Assistance Briga-
de and build and train specialized Security Force Assistance
Advisory Teams who will be responsible for advising and as-
sisting security operations performed by the Afghan National
Security Forces throughout the assigned region as they rene
tactics and conduct security operations independently.
The key to success to Afghanistan is transitioning Afghanis-
tan to an Afghan lead, said Douglas A. Sims, 2CR comman-
der. If an SFAAT is able to advise an Afghan battalion staff to
the point where they are capable of conducting, planning and
executing their own operations, then that SFAAT is no longer
necessary in that location, or in Afghanistan, that battalion is
now fully functional. In the end, success for the SFAAT is not
being an SFAAT.
Even though the MRE just started, leaders within the regiment
look forward to a successful and informative training cycle
producing well-trained and ready troops.
We have been here for a few days and its already been fabu-
lous, said Sims. As long as everybodys learning something
2CR trains troops for Afghan
deployment
| by Spc. Joshua Edwards,
2nd Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs
Soldiers with Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct
room-clearance training in Hohenfels, March 5. In order to prepare for an up-
coming deployment, the regiment is conducting a Mission Readiness Exercise.
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a convoy during drivers training with Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
in Hohenfels, March 6.
Pvt. Marques Purvis (left)
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Squadron, 2nd Cavalry
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Readiness Exercise in
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ring Freedom on an up-
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every day and as long as we take this opportunity to capitalize
on lessons learned, we will come out of this a ready regiment,
a regiment thats ready to go to Afghanistan and succeed.
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Opening hours:
Caf Quint: daily starting at 9 a.m.
Bar 23: Thu.Sat. starting at 7 p.m.
Restaurant:
Monday lunch / evening closed
TuesdaySaturday lunch, evening 611 p.m.
Sunday lunch / evening closed
Unterer Markt 23, 92637 Weiden
Telephone 0961/44242
E-mail: info@alteseichamt.com
We are looking forward to your visit.
Your Mainusch family and Team
Traditionally home made Bavarian kitchen. Schnitzel,
Pork roast, Bratwurst (Bavarian sausage) with
Sauerkraut
infant kindness
OFFER: every second child eats free of charge
Native beer from the barrel
Weddings, Family fests of all kind
acceptance of credit cards, Salsa evenings
Strong Team
Expo encourages
community to
Get Involved!
HOHENFELS, Germany -- More than 25 organizations took
part in Hohenfels inaugural Strong Team Expo, Feb. 27,
showcasing hundreds of activities available to community
members and encouraging participants to Get Involved.
Col. (John G.) Norris and I believe that increased involve-
ment in healthy groups and healthy group activities builds
relationships, communication and trust within our commu-
nity, said Lt. Col. John J. Strange Jr., U.S. Army Garrison
Hohenfels commander. Involved community members care
for each other and look out for each other, and the resulting
sense of belonging makes us healthier and stronger.
Exhibitions ranged from on post activities such as Outdoor
Recreation and the Bowling Center to off-post recreational
opportunities like the city of Hohenfels Brass Band or the
Schmidmuehlen Golf and Country Club.
The cities of Regensburg, Velburg, Lupburg and the county
of Neumarkt all hosted booths highlighting the wealth of
activities available in their respective regions, such as mu-
seums, restaurants, tennis courts and bike trails.
We want to help people nd outdoor activities for the who-
le family to enjoy, said Vincent Beiju of the High Rope Ac-
tivity Park in Velburg. The High Rope Activity Park features
six different challenge levels, including one appropriate for
small children.
And now we are offering 20 percent off to U.S. Army per-
sonnel, Beiju added.
For those that like their adventure a little less physical, the
Hohenfels library offers a variety of more cerebral pursuits.
With Storytime, Princess and Superhero themed par-
ties for the youngsters, as well as the Chess Club, Book
Club, and German Language Club for adults, theres so-
mething for all ages each month.
It was mental pursuits that drew Spc. Matthew Campo to
the Hohenfels Education Centers exhibition.
They had a lot of ideas and opportunities to jump-start my
academic career, Campo said.
Often, individuals miss out on opportunities because they
may not want to attend a function on their own. Thats whe-
re BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) comes
in, explained Lesley Lowe, Family and Morale, Welfare and
An impromptu jam session breaks out at the Wittl Music School booth during
the Strong Team Expo at Hohenfels, Feb. 27.
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| by Mark Iacampo,
Recreation BOSS advisor. With tours, cook outs, and com-
munity service, BOSS activities are designed to bring peo-
ple together and get them active in a fun environment.
Most of our events are open to everybody, said Lowe.
But our main focus is on single Soldiers and civilians, even
geographical bachelors who may be separated from their
families due to PCS. We provide a place for people to come
together, get out, get active and see Europe.
While all the teams offered fun activities, some, like BOSS,
also provided the opportunity to give back to the commu-
nity. The Parent-Teacher Association gives volunteers the
ability to support teachers and administrators and help
create the best educational environment for Hohenfels stu-
dents.
We do anything and everything within the school, said
Gail McKinney, PTA secretary. We help with assemblies,
spelling bees, we do fundraisers. And those funds all go
back into the school.
The Girl Scouts is another group that provides benets to
both parents and children, and they are seeking volunteers
for troop leaders and administrative positions.
Girl Scouts is the premiere leadership organization in the
world for girls, said Elizabeth Dean, registrar for the Girl
Scouts Overseas Committee Management Team. Its really
important to foster leadership skills in girls, especially in
military daughters because theyre traveling around, mo-
ving all the time. Its very important that they have leader-
ship skills that they can take with them to a new duty station
and on into their future lives.
And it is very rewarding as a parent to see the impact, not
just in your own kids, but in all the other kids that youre
helping to develop these skills, added Eric Metz, Daisy
Troop 600 leader.
Though the expo provided a wealth of information, it still
had quite a festive feel with games and prizes throughout
the day. Wittls Music School of Parsberg had guitars on
display where several Soldiers had impromptu jam sessi-
ons, and the post gym offered ve free personal training
sessions to whoever could do the most squats while balan-
ced on a Bosu ball.
I came over initially cause I heard AFN say if you told them
you heard about this on the radio, theyd give you a prize,
said Spc. RenDe Johnson. Then I see the Red Cross is
doing CPR classes and its 20 percent off if you sign up at
the expo. And I won a free bowling game!
Its great to have things like this for people to come out
to, get out of the barracks, get out of the house, and have
some fun even on a cold day, Johnson added
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Sulzbacher Strae 113 92224 Amberg
Phone: + 49 (0) 9621/69270-04 / 05
www.amber-hamam.de info@amber-hamam.de
Opening hours:
Tuesday (Ladies Day) 11.00 a.m.9 p.m.
Wednesday thru Sunday 11.00 a.m.9 p.m.
Monday closed
We are open six days a week including holidays. We recommend that
you book your time in the hamam and all treatments in advance.
Self-cleaning
clothing:
wear without wear
Imagine a world without dirty clothes. Quoc Truong, physical sci-
entist at Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering
Center, wants to make that a reality.
As a single father of four, I fully understand the rationale for self-
cleaning clothing, especially when I look back to the time when
my children were younger, Truong said. So, when former Army
General John Caldwell challenged me to come up with clothing
that our Soldiers wont have to wash, I thought that was a great
and stimulating challenge.
Soldiers cannot avoid getting their uniforms dirty while carry-
ing out their missions, especially on the battleeld. Laundering
clothes is time-consuming, adds to the logistics burden on the
force, and is not always available to forward-deployed Soldiers,
who may come into contact with mud, dirt, water, and an assort-
ment of contaminants such as petroleum, oils, and chemicals.
The fabric Truong helped create has a special durable, super-
Quoc Truong, with Natick Soldier Research,
Development and Engineering Center, shows
the difference between self-cleaning clothing
and regular Army Combat Uniforms when they
are exposed to liquids.
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repellent coating with dual micro- and nano-size architecture.
When this special coating is applied onto clothing, it will give the
surface of the clothing a low critical surface energy, or surface
tension. When this surface tension is lower than that of the sur-
face tensions of harmful, toxic liquid chemicals, the toxic che-
micals would roll off the fabric on contact. Additionally, fabrics
that are coated with this special super-repellent coating showed
minimal to no attraction to dust and dirt.
With minimal or no attractions to dirt and other contaminants,
textiles frequent launderings will not be necessary, and wash-
free clothing could be developed, Truong said. Earlier resear-
chers studied microscopic, naturally non-stick surfaces such as
the leaves of the lotus and lily owers, duck feathers, and the
feet of a oating water bug, known as the water strider. They
found a uniform, repeating pimples structure, and they also
observed liquid drops contact angle as they sit on these micro-
and/or nano-structures.
We go one step further to make our self-cleaning clothing with
a special surface coating to resist wetting by oil and dangerous
chemicals, said Truong, who wanted to apply these ndings to
benet Soldiers. Truong submitted a Small Business Innovation
Research, or SBIR, topic on Development and Applications of
superoleophobic coatings for textile applications in 2007 based
on earlier work on self-cleaning, but more importantly, it was
based on Massachusetts Institute of Technologys recent break-
through discovery about designing superoleophobic surfaces.
By leveraging MITs technical ndings, Truong believed he could
develop self-cleaning clothing for Soldiers.
It took me years to realize that I could address our former Army
generals challenge and make his dream comes true, Truong
said.The Army accepted the SBIR topic in 2008 to develop self-
cleaning clothing based on the use of superoleophobic coa-
tings, which are coatings that do not allow oils, solvents, or che-
micals to wet the surface. Since then, Truong has worked with
two leading academic and industry partners -- MIT and Luna
Innovations, Inc.
During the past four years, many tests were done on omnipho-
bic coated fabrics that were produced by MIT to understand
the relationship between omniphobic coated fabrics texture and
design, and its surface chemistry. Luna developed the fabrics
using its omniphobic coating chemistry under Truongs technical
guidance.
Currently, the Army Combat Uniform and Joint Service Light-
weight Integrated Suit Technology chemical protective overgar-
ment have a durable water repellent, or DWR, treatment to repel
rain. However, this DWR-treated clothing would lose its water
repellency after wear, repeated washing, and coming into con-
tact with petroleum, oils, and lubricants. Performance goals were
set to improve the fabric development of self-cleaning clothing.
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St. Anna Hospital
Sulzbach - Rosenberg
St. Johannes Clinic
Auerbach
www.kh-as.de
info@kh-as.de
St. Anna Hospital
Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Krankenhausstr. 16
92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg
phone: 0 96 61 / 5 20-0
fax: 0 96 61 / 5 20-2 10
St. Johannes Clinic
Auerbach
Krankenhausstr. 1
91275 Auerbach/OPf.
phone: 0 96 43 / 9 30 - 0
fax: 0 96 43 / 9 30 - 297
Communally owned enterprise "Hospitals of the county Amberg-Sulzbach"
Hospi t al s wi t h human t ouc h
and prof essi onal competence
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dust, dirt, or get wet, is comfortable and durable to wear, and
requires minimal or no laundering to stay clean, we have used
many standard tests and also came up with many special non-
standard tests and demonstrations, Truong said. This is be-
cause in certain scenarios such as testing with mud and dirt,
there are no test standards out there for us to use.
Some specic tests that Truong has conducted to create and
improve self-cleaning clothing include contact angle measure-
ment, liquid drop roll-off testing, spray testing, abrasion testing,
durability testing, and low pressure hydrostatic resistance tes-
ting. These tests and others were designed to develop effective,
durable omniphobic fabrics.
In 2011 the Luna self-cleaning clothing was produced using a
commercial scale coating process, where 25 sets of clothing
were subsequently fabricated using a 60-inch-wide omniphobic
coated fabric. Twenty self-cleaning garments were eld tested
in June 2011 for 10 days; Soldiers wore their clothing for up to
almost 15 hours each day.
The results were very promising, said Truong. All of the 20
participating Soldiers said their garments shed water well to
very well when assessing liquid repellency performance. Sixty-
seven percent of the Soldiers said their garments shed oil well
to very well. Sixty-nine percent said their Luna omniphobic tre-
ated ACU had improved their missions, and 73 percent said
their suits should be adopted for use.
Lunas omniphobic treated ACU fabric met all of Naticks per-
formance goals for having high contact angle, moisture vapor
permeability, laundering, wash durability, abrasion resistance,
tensile strength, air permeability, and exibility. After the eld
testing, the omniphobic coating technology was given Air Force
Research Laboratorys only Outstanding Warghting Transition
Award.
NSRDEC is now working with Luna to develop self-cleaning,
water and liquid chemical super-shedding clothing that is also
multifunctional. A eld test of this special multifunctional omni-
phobic protective clothing will take place in fall 2013.
In the next few years, you can expect to see self-cleaning
clothing that will also be ame resistant and odor free, Truong
said. These clothes will contain antimicrobial additives, which
do not allow microbes to grow on the fabric.
Someday, we will not have to clean our clothing as often or not
at all, and our clothing will remain clean, odor-free, and keep
us safe.
The development, test, evaluation, and limited eld demonst-
ration of omniphobic coating technology have shown promise
for its potential use as self-cleaning and enhanced chemical-
biological protective clothing.
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Opening Hours:
MoWed 9:3012:00 13:3017:00
ThFr 9:3012:00 13:3018:00
Sa 9:3013:00
Address:
Rauchs Galerie Destille
Thoelauer Strasse 12, 95615 Marktredwitz
Telephone 09231/995151, Fax 09231/995111
Mail: info@schnapsmuseum.de
www.schnapsmuseum.de
Visit the Franconian Schnapps museum...
taste drinks in our liqueur shop...
shop in the gift boutique Geschenkeria...
....the adventure-galleria
Huge selection of more than 70 different
kind of spirits:
Herbal liqueur, fruit juice liqueur and
fruit schnapps, bear-and- blood-root,
brandy, absinth, specialties
and fun-liqueurs for favorable prices.
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ration and furloughs looming on the ho-
rizon, installations everywhere are tigh-
tening their belts. Measures are being
taken across the board to use resour-
ces and cut unnecessary spending. But
beyond budget cuts and curtailing of
various initiatives, signicant funds to
help maintain vital programs like fami-
ly services may be hiding out in your
ofce.
At Hohenfels, the leadership is setting
the example. Energy conservation mea-
sures have been initiated in both the
Joint Multinational Readiness Center
and garrison headquarters buildings
which are projected to save almost
$7,000 this year.
While that may not seem like a signicant sum, as Paul Hlawatsch,
Directorate of Public Works energy manager, pointed out, that is
only from two buildings.
There are more than 200 buildings on post. It is possible we
could save $500,000 per year on energy costs, Hlawatsch said.
Measures included simple things such as consolidating refrige-
rators and printers, programming water heaters to only run du-
ring the day, and ensuring that appliances are turned off at night.
Though the measures are small, collectively they make a big im-
pact.
Each watt used equals one euro per year, said Hlawatsch. So
a single 18-watt bulb costs more than $20 a year. This seemingly
miniscule savings can multiply dramatically when one considers a
two-story ofce building. With this in mind, the headquarters buil-
dings also disabled 50 percent of their light xtures, leaving intact
the xtures directly over the desks.
Light level was not reduced in the area of the workplace, Hla-
watsch said. Hlawatsch said that with the projected savings, the
initiative will pay for itself within a month. He added that the sa-
vings calculated do not include the additional benet of reduction
of operation and maintenance costs.
Im sure that there are additional savings possible, said Hla-
watsch, citing such ideas of systems to regulate heat, controlling
lights in stairwells with motion sensors, reducing the number of
bulbs per xture and changing to LED bulbs.
With headquarters leading the way, other buildings will soon
follow. Hlawatsch said the next step is to prioritize according to
consumption, focusing on buildings with high energy use. But, as
Hlawatsch pointed out, the biggest resource is the consumers
themselves.
People need to change their behavior, he said. Even in power
saver mode, appliances draw energy. Its an easy thing to turn
them off.
For example, the average cost of running a computer for 24 hours
is $1.50. With more than 6,000 computers in the Bavarian Military
Community workplaces, thats an average cost of $9,000 a day or
$324,000 per year. Simply turning off computers at night can save
the BMC more than $163,000 annually.
Additionally, Hlawatsch said that the monitor alone is responsible
for 60 percent of a computers energy consumption.
If you know you have an appointment for two or three hours, its
very easy just to shut your monitor off, he said.
If everyone changes their behavior just a little bit, we could achie-
ve big improvements.
Hohenfels leadership takes charge of
energy reduction
| by Mark Iacampo, U.S. Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs
Using an energy efcient
light bulb helps reduce
energy consumption and is
is a small step toward redu-
cing costs and protecting
our planet.
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SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
our practice is located only 8 km from Grafenwhr and Netzaberg
Emergencies at any time with previous notication by phone
English speaking staff
Many years of experience and specialization in small animals
V.A.T.form is accepted
Address:
Lettenstrae 20
92690 Pressath
Phone 09644/300
Fax 09644/306
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 13:00 pm
16:00 pm to 18:30 pm
by appointments
Does my dog need a hairdresser, is a question that almost all
dog owners ask themselves. Strangely enough, people never
ask themselves that question, everybody regularly goes to the
hairdresser. It does not matter whether your dog has long or
short hair, it should be groomed regularly. Almost all our dogs
lose hair, mostly when they change their coat from summer to
winter and vice versa. But coat and skin of our animals should
be cared for all year long. The skin constantly renews itself,
itching and scaling. If not enough air reaches the skin, ecze-
ma, skin irritations and sometimes even parasites may develop.
Ticks, eas, hair lice and other parasites easily make themsel-
ves at home and proliferate. Regularly brushing the dogs coat
and undercoat helps your dog and keeps the skin healthy. The
same is true for hair washing since dirt and sebum accumulate
in the coat which collects dust and dirt with every walk. When
regularly bathing your dog, it is important to ensure that the
coat and the skin are totally wet, the shampoo is not applied
as a concentrate but in a diluted fashion. The shampoo should
be massaged into the coat and the skin to loosen old dander.
A haircut is not only good for our dogs in the summer but
also important in the winter. Salt on the paws and in the coat,
pieces of ice between the pads where hair grows, a wet and
dirty arent things our dogs enjoy. The wet, dense and long
winter coat hardly ever fully dries, constantly mats and leads
to colds which we often do not detect until it is time to see a
veterinarian. Dogs do not get cold quickly because the are able
to cool their temperature down in the summer but have a hard
time warming or drying themselves in the winter. A haircut in
the spring and summer are a blessing for our dogs because it
helps them get rid of their excess coat and prevents heat ac-
cumulation under their coat. Ticks and other parasites can be
detected more easily and our dogs generally feel better. It also
enables sick dogs or dogs with heart disease to cool down fas-
ter, reducing their breathing rate and thus putting less stress on
the heart and the circulation when the temperatures are high.
Should you now have decided to take your dog to get groomed,
make sure you are well-informed about the groomers educa-
tion and qualications. Working with hands and scissors on
creatures, is nothing a layman should do, or you should be
doing at home. The risk of injury is high and often lead to high
bills from your veterinarian. Hygiene is as important in a dog
grooming store, as sufcient time spent with the dog. There
should not be any distractions by other dogs. Stay with your
dog during his or her rst treatments at the groomer and get
to know the person that is taking care of your animal because
your dog cannot tell you whether he or she liked it.
Do dogs need a
hairdresser?
| by Alexandra Amschler
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Welcome to Thai Massage SANSUK
in Auerbach
Opening Hours: Mo.Fr.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grafenwhr
Gmnd
Eschenbach
Auerbach
Gaissach
Vilseck
Freihung
A9
military training space
Untere Vorstadt 9 91275 Auerbach i. d. Oberpfalz
Telephone: 09643/2062662
Hot-Stone-Massage
Body-Massage
Herbal-Massage
(= Massage with a stamp of herbs)
| SPECIAL
Auerbach. When you open the door to Sawitree Wiesheiers
Thai massage practice in the Unteren Vorstadt in Auerbach,
then you rst smell mild herbs, aromatic oils and a cozy
warmth. The warm colors red and violet of the comfortable
lounge chairs complete the nice atmosphere. Saensuk Thai
Massage invites you to feel comfortable and relax in a special
atmosphere. The 40-year-old Thai opened her studio in Auer-
bach in October 2010. She has been living in Germany for 16
years with her 19, 14 and 11 year-old children.
Born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Sawitree completed 700 hours
of training to learn how to perform the traditional Thai massage.
The treatment mainly consists of stretching moves and various
pressure techniques during which certain energy lines are sti-
mulated with the palm of the hands, the thumbs, the feet and
the elbows, varying in intensity. The treatment also depends on
the ailments of the customers.
The energy lines, also known as sen, go back to the nadis of
Indian medicine. Nadi is a Sanskrit word and means channel
or pipe. Yoga and Tantra also identies energy lines that
supposedly go through the body and provide it with energy
called Prana, similar to the principle of the meridians known in
traditional Chinese medicine. The term Nadi is supposed to be
derived from the root nad which means movement, stimulati-
on and vibration. 72,000 of these energy lines run through the
entire human body. Ten of these sens are of therapeutic sig-
nicance for Thai massages. They are stimulated and increase
the well-being and improve health.
In Thailand, these massages and the knowledge that has been
acquired in the monasteries have been used for centuries to
alleviate medical symptoms such as migraine, headaches,
menstrual pains, or in addition to other pain therapies.
The traditional Thai massage is supplemented with aromatic
oils and herbal stamps. These small linen bags, lled with 18
natural herbs, are heated and used on especially sensitive are-
as.
The atmosphere in the Saensuk practice contributes to the
well-being and relaxation of the customers. Sawitree Wiesheier
works together with Virada Bunte who has 15 years of expe-
rience working as a Thai masseuse. Thai massage are also
physically exhausting for the masseuses. During our visit of the
practice, Virada Bunte demonstrates this. She has to kneel be-
hind the patient and work on the aching areas with the palms of
the hands, the knees, or elbows. People come to us with a stiff
neck or hip pains. Sawitree or Virada treat their patients four
or ve times, then a signicant improvement can be felt. Pati-
ents are also referred to us by physicians if regular massages
or physical therapy have failed, says the therapist. However,
Thai massages may not be prescribed by a doctor.
A 30-minute massage costs 20 Euro, an hour 37 Euro. The
practice is open Monday through Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 7
p.m. and Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sawitree Wiesheier and Virada Bunte welcome their customers in a comfortable
atmosphere which helps patients relax and get healthy
Activating the sens, the energy lines in the human body, requires a lot of
physical work.
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Auerbach. 8, 900 residents, a historic old town which is listed on
The Hague List for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event
of Armed Conict and a place where you would love to settle and
raise your children. That is the mountain town Auerbach in the
north of Amberg-Sulzbach County. The idyllic small town is em-
bedded into the beautiful landscape between the Jurassic moun-
tains and the Veldenstein Forest and borders the three govern-
ment districts of Middle and Upper Franconia and the Oberpfalz.
Currently, many projects are on the way to renovate the inner city.
The Upper and the Lower Markets have already been converted
into city squares where citizens can meet for fests and events, the
remodeling of Pfarrstrae and Dr. Heinrich-Stromer-Strae are
still on-going.
It creates a new piece of infrastructure that does not only make
Mayor Joachim Neu happy. The former miners town is getting
ready for the future in other ways as well. A lot is being done
for families. There are three child care center in Auerbach and
one in the subdivision of Michelfeld. All of them are equipped
with nurseries for children under three years of age. A total of
60 spaces are available and well-booked. Afterwards, kids can
attend Dr. Heinrich Stromer-Elementary School before moving on
to the local middle schools, or the high schools in Pegnitz and
Eschenbach which can easily be reached by bus. Over the past
years, the city has also provided affordable lots to people who
wish to build a house. Schleichershof, Am Dornbach or An der
Speckmhle are especially attractive and affordable for young fa-
milies. We provide the necessary infrastructure here for people
who work for the large regional employers in Auerbach and the
surrounding communities, to include the possibility of building
their own home, says Mayor Neu. Among those companies are
ZF Friedrichshafen, Heim & Haus, the Regens Wagner Foundati-
on in Michelfeld, or the KSB AG in Pegnitz and Baier and Kppel.
And people like to shop in Auerbach as well. Many well-assorted
smaller stores are located here along with the larger discount
chain stores.
But the city also takes care of its retired residents. Basic medical
care is available and St-Johannes-Hospital specializes in both
geriatrics and internal medicine. Modern senior citizens home
are also located in town. Many clubs offer sports and entertain-
ment and are the pillars of the Auerbach residents social life.
The Helmut-Ott-Auditorium, a modern building with a three-part
gymnasium and a modern indoor pool is always well-booked.
Recently, the German Boulder Cup was held there and it was a
great location for that trendy sport. But Auerbach offers another
highlight because it is located in the midst of one of the most
beautiful and challenging climbing regions of the world. Two pa-
rishes downtown and many others in the subdivisions of Ranna,
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Children play an important role in Auerbach.
Cultural highlights in the newly renovated inner city. The renovated old town is the meeting point for residents and visitors.
Michelfeld, and Gunzendorf and many small chapels, like the one
in Welluck, invite people to stop and rest. Ortlesbrunn attracts
visitors with a ski lift and idyllic hiking trails. Zogenreuth and
Degelsdorf feature the gorgeous Mhlenweg (Mills Trail) which
takes hikers to many historic locations. Nitzlbuch is the home of a
unique piece of industrial heritage -- the old Maffei mine.
Auerbach is a lovable and livable place, says Mayor Joachim
Neu. The residents here know each other, talk on the street
with each other and look out for each other. That is important
especially when it concerns large events such as the 700th anni-
versary of the City of Auerbach which being celebrated in 2014.
Preparations have already begun. The historic Citizens House
was lavishly renovated and now is the home of Museum 34, the
St. Johannes city library and the Citizens Network.
Many cafs and restaurants in Auerbach offer regional and inter-
national specialties and attract visitors, especially in the summer
months when they offer outdoor seating. With the Soul Food
restaurant, which is listed in the Gaullt Millau restaurant guide,
the city also features a gourmet restaurant with excellent food
at affordable prices. And the Auerbach Cultural Summer, which
will be held for the rst time this year, will pay proper tribute to
musical and theater.
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Dr. med. Tobi as Ri edl
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal Care / Prenatal Di agnosi s
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Tri care Provi der
Whenever you think about eating a healthy, well-balanced diet,
you may think that you have to give up foods and restaurants
you enjoy and that you must eat a boring regimen of meals
every day. That can be discouraging, especially if you have
certain cultural, ethnic and lifestyle practices that you include
in your eating habits. However, eating healthy does not mean
you must give up your preferences and tastes in foods; you
can make small adjustments to your diet while still enjoying the
foods you love.
March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for the month
is Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. This theme encourages
everyone to continue following their food preferences, lifestyle,
culture and health practices, but to make healthy food choices
within those preferences and practices.
Good nutrition is also one of the Army surgeon generals top
priorities for building and sustaining good Soldier and fami-
ly member health through the Performance Triad. Nutrition,
along with a focus on healthy activity and sleep, is one of the
three legs of the triad.
Choosing to eat a healthy diet has many benets, including
enhancing tness and performance. As well, consuming a
healthy, well-balanced diet may reduce a persons risk of deve-
loping certain chronic diseases, including high blood pressure,
Type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer, as well as obesity.
Many Americans do not meet the recommended guidelines for
a well-balanced diet, which includes each of the ve major food
groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy products.
If you have decided to choose a more healthy diet, here are
a few simple tips you should follow every day, no matter what
your food preferences are:
Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet each day: Place
fruits and vegetables in highly visible places on your kitchen
counter, pack fruits and vegetables in a cooler to take with you
when you are on the go, and choose steamed vegetables as
side items when eating at your favorite restaurant (rather than
choosing vegetables cooked in butter and oil or covered in
sauces, which add extra calories from fat).
Eat more whole grains: Choose whole wheat breads and pastas
and whole grain rice rather than white varieties of these items.
If you enjoy meat as part of your diet, choose low-fat options,
such as lean cuts of beef and chicken, and certain types of sh
(such as salmon and trout). If you do not eat meat, you can get
protein from beans, soy products, nuts and seeds. Eggs are
a good source of protein, but you should limit the amount of
egg yolks you consume to no more than one a day since they
contain cholesterol and saturated fat.
Choose low-fat and low-calorie dairy products, such as skim
milk, rather than whole milk; limit the amount of cheese you
consume.
Decrease your intake of salt and high sodium foods. Check
labels for low-sodium items.
Make better beverage choices by drinking plenty of water eve-
ry day, and choosing calorie-free beverages, 100 percent fruit
juices, and fat-free milk.
Pay attention to portion sizes. Many people eat more than the
recommended serving size of foods, so choose smaller por-
tions. Stop eating when you feel satised.
Always practice food safety by washing your hands before pre-
paring and eating food and by keeping raw meat and sh sepa-
rate from fruits and vegetables when preparing meals.
Eating right does not mean that you must give up your food pre-
ferences. Eating right, your way, every day means taking small
steps that will make a big impact on your health no matter what
your lifestyle and cultural preferences are.
Choosing a healthy
diet has many benets
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(djd/pt). On the job, one appointment is followed by the next, the
kids have to be picked up from school, and there are a thousand
things that have to prepared for the upcoming vacation. Many
people are experiencing a signicant increase of stressful situ-
ations. More than 50% of all Germans state that their lives have
become more stressful over the past years. Every tenth German
feels like being in a constant rat race. Those are the results of
a survey conducted by scientists for Techniker Krankenkasse
(TK), one of Germanys largest health insurers, and they have a
negative impact on health. According to the World Health Orga-
nization (WHO), stress is one of the largest health risks of this
century and can lead to a variety of diseases. Cardiovascular
disease is often caused by stress.
The heart cannot deal with constant stress
How dangerous constant stress can be to the heart is conrmed
by a study conducted by Medical Sociologist Johannes Sieg-
rist. Accordingly, stress endangers the heart the same way as
the well-known risk factors smoking, lack of physical exercise,
obesity and high blood pressure. The TK survey shows similar
trends which prove that people who live under constant stress
suffer twice as often from cardiovascular disease than those
who experience less stress. Scientists from the Dept. of Psycho-
Cardiology have tested why stress has such a negative effect on
the heart. They found out that the body automatically reacts to
stress signals with a faster heartbeat. This causes the blood to
clot more easily and inammations that damage the blood ves-
sels to increase. At the same time, stress makes it harder to lead
a healthy life. A balanced diet and regular exercise often fall by
the wayside when stress increases.
Constant Stress
Can Lead to Heart
Disease
When stress causes the heart to race
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A lack of vital substances increases the risk of heart disease
A lack of vital substances, such as vitamins and mineral nut-
rients, can increase stress and its negative results. Scientists
have put their focus on one special micro nutrient when it comes
to the interaction between stress, ones diet and heart disease:
Magnesium. The Society for Bio Factors states that psychologi-
cal and physical stress can lead to a lack of this essential nut-
rient. Under stress, the body needs more magnesium of which
he generally does not get enough thanks to fast food and other
nutrition sins. A lack of magnesium increases the release of
stress hormones and their toxic effects, explains Prof. Hans-
Georg Classen, a magnesium research expert from Stuttgart.
This has a negative effect on the heart and the blood vessels
because they need magnesium to stay healthy.
Magnesium and orotic acid protect the blood vessels
Supplying the body with a sufcient amount of magnesium can
break that dangerous vicious cycle. It increases stress resis-
tance and protects the heart and the blood vessels from the
damages caused by constant stress. A combination of magne-
sium and orotic acid has proven to be especially effective and
is available at pharmacies. Orotic acid is a natural substance
that supports the heart-protecting and stress-reducing effect of
magnesium. It stimulates the bonding capacity of magnesium
with the heart cells and thus reduces the magnesium decit.
Simultaneously, orotic acid increases the energy content of the
heart cells and improves the hearts resilience.
Selbst die Urlaubszeit bedeutet fr viele Deutsche erst einmal jede Menge Hektik.
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The largest GHOST-bike-fair in Germany can be
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The GHOST MISS-series is specially matched to
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For the whole family the business company of-
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up in the middle of the night after only a few hours of sleep.
According to Professor Dr. Egon Stephan, director of the sleep
laboratory at the Psychology Department at the University of
Cologne, such sleeping disorders can lead adversely affect the
immune defense and, if chronic, lead to high blood pressure
and/or heart disease. People who suffer from constant fatigue,
should consult a physician, especially if personal measures to
improve the situation have failed.
Become physically active
Anger and stress are common causes for having difculties
falling asleep. If that is the case, Professsor Stephan suggests
relieving the stress with physical activity. It effectively reduces
stress hormones and the resulting physical fatigue makes it
easier to fall asleep.
A recurring problem regarding sleeping disorders is the
spouses snoring. Alcohol, heavy meals, or chain smoking can
aggravate snoring, explains Dr. Lennart Knaack, a physician
and sleeping disorder specialist from Cologne. Weight reduc-
tion, on the other hand, can alleviate the problem. Checking for
potential allergies in connection with an ear, nose and throat
check-up can also be helpful. Snoring can also be a symptom
of obstructive apnea, a severe illness that requires a medical
diagnosis and treatment.
Precautionary measures
Mental stress on the job cannot only lead to sleeping disor-
ders, but at worst to depression. The mental disorder may turn
into a chronic illness and the employee may no longer be able
to do his job. According to Christoph Andersch of Ergo Direkt
Insurances, people should take precautionary measures. You
should denitely procure a disability insurance as long as your
health is good and you are not suffering from any illnesses, or
ailments.
Sleeping well
Expert tips on how to manage
sleeping disorders
It is not always that peaceful in German beds. One of the main reasons for
sleeping disorders is the spouses snoring. .
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The All-New BMW 3 Series
Gran Turismo
The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo adds an innovative
new concept to the BMW 3 Series line-up. The BMW 3 Se-
ries Gran Turismo is, rst and foremost, a drivers car which
combines the dynamics that have earned the new 3 Series
a spot on Car and Drivers 10Best list for 22nd consecu-
tive years, with luxury seating for four and generous and
exible luggage capacity. The new BMW 3 Series Gran
Turismo will arrive in the US, as both a 328i and a 335i, in
the summer of 2013 as a 2014 model.
Impressive long-distance comfort in a unique ambience.
Generous interior dimensions allow passengers in every
seat of the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo to enjoy a fee-
ling of space and freedom of movement. The front and rear
passengers all benet from a seating position that is 2.3
inches (59 mm) higher than the sedans, which provides
outstanding visibility and makes entry and exit signicantly
more comfortable. The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo also
offers extra headroom. The increase in space will be espe-
cially appreciated by rear seat passengers, where a full 2.8
inches (70mm) of additional legroom over the Sedan and
Sports Wagon is there to be enjoyed. The cocooning nature
of the interior, complemented by its design forms, color
scheme and materials, creates rst class ambience which
allows passengers to enjoy short trips and long journeys
alike in relaxed comfort.
Design: Innovative, Emotional, Practical
The rst impression delivered by the new BMW 3 Series
Gran Turismo invariably centers on the striking combina-
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tions, four doors with frameless windows, the coupe-style,
gently falling rooine and large tailgate dene the distinc-
tive character it has chiseled for itself within the BMW 3
Series ranks. Powerful lines and taut surfaces sketch out
an athletic body which lends the car an actively forward-
surging purpose, as well as suggesting a high degree of
functionality. Indeed, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
sets new standards inside as well as out. A sense of roo-
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and thoughtfully designed seal its status as unique in the
premium mid-size segment.
At 189.9 inches (4,824 mm) long, 58.6 inches (1,489 mm)
tall, 72.0 inches (1,828 mm) wide and with a 115.0 inch
(2,920-mm) wheelbase, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Tu-
rismo is notably larger than the Sedan and Sports Wagon
variants of the 3 Series range. However, the designers
clever use of proportions, surfaces and lines ensures that
the Gran Turismo appears to cut a similarly low-slung and
dynamic gure as its siblings. Its dimensions allow it to
lay on impressive levels of space for passengers and their
luggage, as a result of which, it passes the long-distance
comfort test with ying colors. At 18.3 cu.ft. (520 liters) by
European measure, its trunk capacity is up by about one
cubic foot on the BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon, while an
extra 2.8 inches (70 mm) of rear legroom place it between
the BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series, i.e. rmly in luxury
class territory. (BMW Group USA)
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Geneva Motor Show 2013:
New trends ranging from ecology to luxury cars An overview of the newest releases
McLarens P1 premieres in Geneva. Now available with a hybrid engine: the Lexus IS.
(dmd). There is a lot going on in the production halls of the
car manufacturers. A walk through the Geneva Motor Show
shows that there are new releases in all product categories
ranging from chic sports cars, powerful compact cars, chic
SUVs or luxurious ecological models. Following is an over-
view of the novelties that were presented at Lake Geneva.
The Mitsubishi Space Star is a hopeful new release that is
entering the stage. The 3.71 meter-long city car is a global
type of car that was created for those who pay special atten-
tion to the vehicles cost. The plain, ve-door vehicle at least
features economical engines. The VW Cross Up is a Euro-
pean-style sub-compact car that looks like an SUV. The base
model can be accentuated with chic but unnecessary details
for everyday use such as an implied underride guard or side
covering. The design of Opels crossover study Adam Rocks
goes into the same direction and based on the continuing
trend for SUVs may go into serial production soon.
After many car manufacturers have renewed their models over
the past years, Geneva is now focusing on more sporty designs.
Mercedes wants to get rid of the retiree image of its old A-Class
model and is now presenting a very dynamic re-release that is
also available in an AMG version. The A45 AMG has 360 HP,
four cylinders and four-wheel drive and directly positions itself
on the pole position of its market segment. In comparison, the
ve-door Audi S3 Sportback with 300 HP, also four cylinders
and all-wheel drive, appears slow. However, its base price will
most likely be below that of the Mercedes.
The third German muscle man in the compact car segment is
VW Golf R convertible, most likely one of the last models produ-
ced on the base model Golf VI. The convertible sports car is
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based upon its body and is also equipped with its top engi-
ne, a four-cylinder motor with 265 HP. Although it does not
feature any new techniques, the R-Convertible is by far the
most expensive model of the Golf bestseller family.
One league below, we nd the new VW Golf GTI. It is more of
a fast travel car than a race car but with at least 162 kW/220
HP well-motorized. Its direct competitor is the Kia Ceed GT.
This new sports version of the Korean car has with its 150
kW/204 HP a little less power but features a cutting-edge
design.
With Qoros, a new brand debuts in Geneva which does not
want to repeat the mistakes of its predecessors Landwind
The Mercedes CLA is the new aerodynamics world champion. The Audi S3 Sportback now features an engine with more than 300 HP.
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The Lamborghini Aventador Roadster costs about 360.000 Euro and is already
sold out until next year.
and Brilliance. That may work on rst sight since the com-
pact sedan GQ3 is pleasantly designed and meets Euro-
pean crash test standards, according to a company release.
Also being shown for the rst time in Geneva are the three-
door Seat Leon SC with its crisp proportions and shortened
wheel base and the spacious Toyota Auris Touring Sport
station wagon whose design does not differ much from the
study shown at the end of 2012 in Paris.
The medium-class segment does not feature many novelties
in Geneva. However, the BMW 3-series Gran Turismo is a
completely new vehicle in a completely new segment. A mix
of station wagon and coupe, the 3-series GT is a smaller
version of the 5-series GT. Its target audience are aesthetes
who like to travel. The 507 HP-strong version of the Merce-
des C63 AMG Edition 507 medium class coupe closes the
gap between the standard AMG model and the ultra strong
Black Series version. It costs about $62,300.
The Geneva Motor Show is a must-attend event for premium
car manufacturers. Therefore, it does not come as a surpri-
se that it features various upper and luxury class vehicles.
Among the highlights are the Rolls-Royce Wraith, a coupe
based on the Phantom sedan. Like the Phantom, it is exclu-
sively outtted and equipped with a V12 turbo gas engine.
Bentley presents the Continental Flying Spur which is now
equipped with a V8 engine. Its exterior has hardly been mo-
died. That British car manufacturers have a hand for sporty
luxury is also shown by Aston Martin. Their Porsche Paname-
ra opponent Rapide has received a facelift with a bit more
muscle regarding its looks and a horsepower upgrade for
its V12 gas engine which now features 410 kW/558 HP.
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The popularity of SUVs has not only lead to a decrease of
sales in the station wagon and van segment but also in the
sports car segment. Audi, for example, introduces its rst
RS model in the SUV segment. The RS Q3 is equipped with
a ve cylinder, 228 kW/310 HP engine. The SUV segment
is also supplemented by the new seven-seat version of the
Hyundai Santa Fe. However, the medium class SUV did not
just receive a third row of seats, its wheel base was exten-
ded as well.
Although SUVs become more and more popular, the classic
family van is still alive and kicking. This is shown at the Ge-
neva Car Show by the Kia Carens which impresses with the
Korean manufacturers new design which is dynamic and
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ment. Lead by Ferraris new ag ship F150 which is the suc-
cessor of the Enzo in the Italian manufacturers model family.
With twelve cylinders, more than 800 HP, a Formula 1-hybrid
engine and a carbon body, the premium sports car was de-
signed to outshine all previous models of the company. The
British car manufacturer McLaren wants to show that other
companies also know how to produce fast cars. They strive
to rise to the top of the sports car segment with the P1. It
is equipped with a hybrid, eight cylinder gas engine and E-
motors featuring 916 HP that take the car in seven seconds
from zero to 200 km/h. The third super star in the sports
car segment is the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. The
convertible version of the four-wheel drive, 515 kW/700 HP
car is supposed to be sold until next year. While the Italian
and British sports cars are the shows stars, Porsches GT3
seeks to attract customers with solid work. Equipped with
racing genes, it is based upon the 911 model. The rear spoi-
ler is the only feature that sets it apart from its less strongly
motorized brothers and sisters. The traditionally strongest
version of the model series is equipped with a 3.8 liter, six
cylinder boxer induction engine with 331 kW/450 HP, 15 HP
more than its predecessor and 50 HP more than the stron-
gest model of the Carrera S series.

But the Geneva Car Show also presents sporty cars for car
fans that cannot afford a premium segment sports car. One
of the stars of the current show is the Alfa Romeo 4C which
already attracted great interest in Switzerland in 2011 when
it was shown as a design study. Now, with a bit of a delay,
series production has started. The coupe is being built with
the help of the companys subsidiary Maserati.
The Geneva Car Show also features ecological cars. Audi in-
troduces an A3 plug-in-hybrid. The twin-drive with a connec-
tor plug features a 2-liter-turbo gas engine with 154 kW/210
HP and a 20 kW/27 HP electrical engine whose power sup-
ply is provided by lithium-ion batteries. The electric supply
is supposed to last for a 50 km, emission-free ride. VW is
working on the one-liter-car and nally introduces the serial
version of its XL1. The plug-in-hybrid two-seater with its light-
weight construction is supposed to use an average of 0,9 l
of fuel per 100 km.
The medium class sedan Lexus IS 300h features a more
conventional hybrid technique. Its combination of a gas en-
gine and an electric motor is supposed to use an average of
four liters of fuel per 100 km.
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(dmd). They have been around for quite some time but they
remained a challenge for inventors. Air bags for motorcycles
function completely differently than air bags in a car. The pro-
blem is that they must be worn on the body to ensure the best
possible protection. If they are activated by mistake, it is expen-
sive and annoying. If they deploy too late, they dont provide
any protection.
Therefore, an intelligent system had to be developed which,
so engineers believe, has now been constructed with the help
of modern electronics. Sensors on both handles of the fork
and under the seat, send signals to the central control module
which then determines when the air bags, which are integrated
into the protective clothes, are being deployed. The manufactu-
rer, Dainese Co., which recently introduced the product D-Air,
claims that the control unit can reliably detect a head-on colli-
sion or a skidding of the motorcycle. Race driver Stefan Bradl
has used the race version of D-Air for the past three years and
has had 15 accidents during that period of time. The system
has not only worked awlessly, it has also protected me very
effectively, he says. This has been conrmed by TV Sd after
about 800 tests with a notarized TV seal.
The race and the street version of D-Air are designed to help
all motor cyclists to avoid injuries and even worse. Currently, a
Goretex jacket and a vest with an integrated D-Air system are
available. For professional riders, the company offers a leather
suit with the air bags that will deploy in 45 milliseconds with
the help of cold gas generators. The mounting of the central
control unit and the sensors which complete the system can
only be installed by an authorized Dainese dealer who will also
provide maintenance. and reinstall the system and repair the
clothing after deployment.
However, the new motorcycle safety system is not cheap. Cur-
rently, the leather suit costs around 2,000 Euro, the jacket
1,540 Euro, the vest 750 Euro. The M-Kit with central control
unit and sensors costs 459 Euro, plus the cost for two to three
hours of mounting work. Thats a lot of money for more safety
on the motorbike and it remains to be seen how many bikers
are willing to spend that amount of money.
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The new Dainese air bag is deployed by sensors on the motorcycle.
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archery sport articles, medieval clothes, chain amour, helmets,
swords, ancient shoes, met-honey wine, medieval camp
requirement, leather goods, LARP, wooden toys and clothing
for children, ceramics from bygone times, potteries,
wooden articles and many more.
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Community Highlights
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month 3 April:
Sexual Assault Awareness Month kicks off with SHARP Stand-
Down Day on 3 April. During this day, there will be a screening of
the renowned documentary, Invisible War, a Terrain Walk, Lead-
to-Led discussions, Take Back the Night silent victim walk and
an interactive performance at GPAC., the garrison will be saluting
sexual assault awareness throughout the entire month. More de-
tails to come.
Army Emergency Relief program Through 15 May:
All Units within Bavaria Military Community Grafenwoehr geogra-
phic footprint are requested to provide an AER Representatives.
There will be a special training session for all AER unit repre-
sentatives on 26 Feb at 10 a.m. in Grafenwoehr Bldg. 533. For
questions please contact Christine Nunez-Stolz, DSN: 475-8432
or email: christine.nunez4.ln@eur.army.mil
TARP, SETA, OPSEC, and Anti-terrorism Level 1 Training:
Community Security Awareness Training consisting of the Threat
Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), Security Education
Training Awareness (SETA), Operation Security (OPSEC), and
Anti-terrorism Level 1 will be conducted by USAG Grafenwoehr
and JMTC. This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all
DoD personnel including Military, AF/NAF (both US and LN); U.S.
Contractor employees are welcome.
23 April: Grafenwoehr, Tower Theater, Bldg. 620. LN Personnel:
10:30 11:30 a.m. U.S. Personnel: 1:30-4 p.m.
24 April: Rose Barracks, Post Theater, Bldg. 354. U.S. Personnel:
9 11:30 a.m. LN Personnel: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation
Vilseck Community and Spouses' Club events
Board Nominations:
It's time to nominate board members for next year! If you are a
VCSC member and know someone who would be a great t, send
a nomination to shannon.sevier@gmail.com. The election will take
place in May.
Polish Potter Shopping 16 April:
Visit a variety of shops lled with beautifully designed pottery. We
will enjoy a special lunch before heading home. These trips usu-
ally ll up quickly. Email VCSC to RSVP.
Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses' Club
CSC 2013-2014 Scholarship Program 20 March-3 May:
The Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses Club is offering aca-
demic scholarship awards for the 2013-2014 academic year for
students and family members in USAG Grafenwoehr. Scholar-
ships will be awarded 20-24 May. Application forms can be found
on the Scholarship page of the GCSC website starting 18 March.
For additional information, call George Linka, GCSC Scholarship
Chairman at DSN 475-6108 or CIV 01520-251-6606
Bench press competition 12 April:
Both male and female weightlifters are invited to face off to see
who can bench press the most. There will be three categories:
Max weight, 225 lbs. max rep for men and 85 lbs. max rep for wo-
men. Sign up at the Grafenwoehr Physical Fitness Center on the
day of the competition, from noon-1 p.m. The competition starts
at 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the rst and second place
contestants in each category. Open to active duty, retirees and
dependants over 18 years old.
Tumbleweeds restaurant to close,
Rosalinas to take its place 30 April:
Tumbleweeds restaurant will close at the end of April to make way
for Rosalinas Italian Pastaria. Rosalinas will serve Italian classics,
American breakfast, and a full coffee bar and will open later this
year. There will be a break in service while Rose Barracks Bldg.
227 undergoes renovations in preparation for Rosalinas.
Army Community Service (ACS)
Lunch and Learn Financial Empowerment:
ACS will start a series of Lunch and Learn Financial Empow-
erment at the Grafenwoehr DFAC. Soldiers can come eat their
lunch and learn how to stay in money and out of debt. 12-1 p.m.
12 April: 2013 Tax Guide
Army Volunteer Corps 20 March:
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Level 1, 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.,
Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, RM 206.
8 April: Organizational Point of Contact & Volunteer Management
Class, 9 11 a.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, Rm 206.
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Employment Readiness For anyone needing assistance with
resume building, or one-on-one assistance, please call DSN
476-2650, 475-8371, CIV 09662-83-2650, 09641-83-8371. Gra-
fenwoehr, USO Bldg 150.
2 April: Career Fairs 101, 10 a.m. noon, Grafenwoehr, USO
Bldg 150.
9 April: USAjobs: Learn the NEW Federal Application Process,
10 a.m. noon, Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322.
16 April: Career Fairs 101, 10 a.m. - noon, Rose Barracks ACS,
Bldg 322.
25 April: Job Fair, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Multi Purpose Building, Rose
Barracks, Bldg 134.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Have questions? Email EFMP directly.
3 April: Bowling With EFMP, 4 6 p.m., East Camp, Bowling Center.
10 April: EFMP 101, 3 4:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322.
24 April: Gluten Free Cooking, 3 4:30 p.m., Rose Barracks,
Chapel Annex.
Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help: Domestic Vio-
lence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for
a complete listing of programs and services offered.
2, 9, 16, April: Love & Logic, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., East Camp,
Chapel Annex.
18 April: Community Meet and Greet, 10 a.m., Rose Barracks,
Kristall Inn.
5 April: 24/7 Dad, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., East Camp, Chapel
Annex.
2 - 4 April: It Takes Two, 1:30 4:30 p.m., East Camp, USO, Bldg 150
9-11 April: It Takes Two, 1:30 4:30 p.m., East Camp, USO, Bldg 150
11 April: Community Meet and Greet, 10 a.m., East Camp Army
Lodging
Financial Readiness Services are also available by appoint-
ment. For more information on saving your money, you may
contact your ACS Financial Readiness at 09662-83-2650 or
09641-83-8371.
10 April: Debt Blasters, noon 1 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
12 April: Lunch & Learn, noon 1 p.m., East Camp, DFAC
23 April: Investing 101, 11 a.m. noon, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
Mobilization & Deployment Readiness
16 April: FRG Basic Course, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., East Camp, Chapel
Annex
19 April: Resilience Training Module 1 *NEW FORMAT!!, 9 a.m.
4:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, Rm 206
New Parent Support Program
2, 23, 20 April: Infant Massage, 1 - 2 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS
Bldg 322
2, 9, April, Body Back!, 3 4 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
8 April: ABCs Of Toddlerhood, 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m., Rose Bar-
racks, ACS Bldg 322.
19 April: Healthy Feedings, 1 3 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS
Bldg 322. Play Groups
Every Tuesday: East Camp, Chapel Annex, 9:30 11 a.m.
Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 11
a.m. Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through
Walking
Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322, 1 - 3 p.m. Hos-
pital Tours
Every 1st Wednesday (except for holidays): Visit Weiden Meet
at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby.
Every 4th Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg Meet at 5:45
p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby.
Every Other 2nd Tuesday: Visit Amberg Meet at 5:45 pm in the
Amberg hospital lobby.
Relocation Readiness
20 March: Civilian Sponsorship, 1 - 2 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS
Bldg 322
17 April: Military Sponsorship Train the Trainer, 1 - 2 p.m., Rose
Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
17 April: Immigration Workshop, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rose Barracks,
ACS Bldg 322
21 March25 April: SGI/ATS Belly Dancing, Teacher Meet and
Greet, Thursdays, noon 1:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
11 April: Arm Yourself With Claims Knowledge & Successful PCS
Moves 101, 1 p.m. 3 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322
17 April: Spouse Sponsorship Training, 1 - 2 p.m., Rose Barracks,
ACS Bldg 322.
22 24 April: Welcome To Bavaria, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., East Camp,
Chapel Annex.
Every Tuesday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. noon,
Grafenwoehr, Chapel Annex
Every Thursday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. noon,
Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322.
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Neusath-Perschen
(close to Nabburg)
Upper Palatinate Open Air Museum
Experience everyday history!
Upper Palatinate Open Air Museum Neusath-Perschen
Neusath 200 92507 Nabburg
Phone 09433/2442-0 Fax 09433/2442-222
Motorway
Nrnberg Prag
Motorway
Regensburg Weiden
exit Nabburg
www.freilandmuseum.org
Opening Times:
Tuesday Sunday: 9.00 am 6.00 pm
2013 Season: March 16 November 03
At the Freilandmuseum Neusath-Perschen near Nabburg, the
open-air museum of the Oberpfalz region, this years motto is
Mills. Special events will both inform and entertain visitors.
The early spring events will start with the Spinning Day on
21 April.
For children, the school holiday program and the kids days
are always fascinating. There will be lots of activities like bow
and arrow shooting, felt bunny making or cooking herb can-
dies and plenty more. A special day will be Easter Monday (1
April) when all the little guests are invited to join in on baking,
handicrafts, playing historic games, or bowling like in our
forefathers times.
A hearty walk through the grounds will make you hungry and
thirsty, but local delicacies at the museum pub should do the
trick. And if you are a fan of German bread, you should visit
on Sundays when the fresh bread comes out of the oven. It
has a truly mouthwatering smell and has received several
awards too.
To check the museums program for 2013,
visit www.freilandmuseum.org.
The Open-Air Museum at Neusath-Perschen is open Tuesday
through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Mondays
(except on holidays).
Open-Air Museum
Neusath-Perschen
Experience everyday history
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Digital printing,
vehicle lettering, textile lettering & more
Printware Drucksysteme GmbH Brgermeister-Knorr-Strae 8
92637 Weiden i. d. OPf. Phone: 0961/26699 Fax: 0961/23827
www.quickprint-weiden.de
signs, posters, facade advertisements, banners, displays,
stickers, ags, photo wallpaper, car lettering,
fair booth, screen prints and many more
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seat during
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- When it's comes to basketball,
Sgt. William Avery is a straight-up baller. "Well, I used to be,"
said the humble Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe Soldier.
Don't listen to him. Avery still has moves on the court, even
if he's now playing in a wheelchair. Avery does not require a
wheelchair. He can easily get up and walk off the court, as can
all of his teammates. But a lot of Soldiers within his unit, to
include himself, have physical limitations. Avery injured his hip
when his convoy ipped last year while deployed to Iraq.
"I simply can't play full-court basketball anymore," he said.
"And I can't risk another injury." So Avery plays things like
wheelchair basketball and seated volleyball, two adaptive
sports that were demonstrated to Soldiers outside of the War-
rior Transition Battalion,or WTB, at the Grafenwoehr Physical
Fitness Center, March 14.
Elizabeth Thometz, a rehab therapy assistant for the battalion,
explained that adaptive sports were introduced as a way for
WTB-E Soldiers with physical limitations to remain involved in
the world of recreational sports.
"The adaptive version of the sports they know and play keeps
them active," said Thometz. "And this is done without worse-
ning any injuries they may have."
During the two-hour event, WTB-E Soldiers challenged 44th
Expeditionary Signal Battalion and 2nd Cavalry Regiment Sol-
diers (and a few inquisitive community members) to friendly
games of adaptive volleyball and basketball.
"It's more challenging from down there," Sgt. Charles Holland,
44th ESB, said about playing seated volleyball.
Spc. Oswald Roche agreed, saying it was the kind of game you
needed to practice, which is probably why WTB-E held on to a
narrow lead for majority of the matches.
Across the gym on the basketball court, Sgt. Daniel Penvose
was quick on his wheels. He rolled down the court while simul-
taneously dribbling. Penvose passed to Pfc. David Hunter who
was stationed under the (now much, much taller) basket. Des-
pite the rim's new relative height, the ball swished effortlessly
through the net.
Winning a few rounds wasn't the only high point for the WTB.
The event also educated the community on what the battalion
provides and the capabilities of its Soldiers.
"The WTB is sometimes thought of as this separate unit because
we're not doing the same things as other battalions, we're not
deploying," said Thometz. "We want to bridge that gap."
A friendly game of basketball has a way of doing just that, es-
pecially when you can level the playing eld with four wheels.
| by Molly Hayden,
Sgt. Daniel Penvose, Warrior Transiti-
on Battalion-Europe, dribbles the ball
down the court during an adaptive
sports event in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Spc. Randi-Roy Bohner, 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, reaches
for the ball as Sgt. Charles Holland looks on during a seated volleyball
game. The unit played against the Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe,
eventually losing by one point.
Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe Soldiers (left)
square off against Soldiers from the 44th Expedi-
tionary Signal Battalion during a seated volleyball
game.
Players watch for the outcome of Pfc. David
Hunter's hoop shot during a game of wheelchair
basketball.
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GRAND OPENING
Marienplatz 29 I 92676 Eschenbach
PHONE 09645 I 253 FAX 09645 I 914 204
MAIL info@se-center.de www.se-center.de
MonThur 10 a.m.1 p.m. I 26 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m.1 p.m. I 27 p.m.
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OPENING OPENING
The countdown has started in the Upper Palatinate town of
Tirschenreuth. Following the motto Motto My Inspiration My
Recreation My Adventure, the horticultural show Nature in
Tirschenreuth 2013 will open its doors on 29 May. Located
in a restored pond scenery around the historic Fischhof, an at-
tractive program is offered: changing ower shows, theme gar-
dens, concerts, childrens playgrounds, a stress ribbon bridge
that is unique in Europe, and culinary delicacies ranging from
carp dishes to traditional Zoigl beer. In this unique environ-
ment, visitors may choose from 500 different events until the
show ends on 25 August. Many locations and attractions will
stay and be available to visitors and the residents of Tirschen-
reuth even after the three-months-long event has ended.
Horticultural Show Tirschenreuth
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Events for the entire family
The horticultural show is colorful unique and always family-
friendly. A lot of rest and recuperation zones with lake view
and a number of culinary offers are available. Childrens playg-
rounds, the skate park, the Path of the Thousand Lakes, a na-
ture trail, two landscape swings and many green theme parks
with changing ower shows, the sunower Arch, or the city
garden, sunken garden and other theme gardens offer infor-
mation, fun and diversion. There is also a joint project with the
neighboring Czech Republic. In nearby Cheb, the horticultural
show Nature and History Cheb 2013 also takes place from 29
May to 25 August.
Concerts, shows, exhibitions and guided tours complete the
event program in Tirschenreuth. Many regional and Bavarian
groups and singers will perform. Among them are singer and
songwriter Reinhard Zeus, the Holger Mck Orchestra and the
duo Segam and Andi B. Touches of color will be provided by
the presentation of Tirschenreuth artist Hans Schiffmann. His
colorfully painted giant carps are well-known throughout the
Oberpfalz region.
For more information, go to www.gartenschau-tirschenreuth.de
or www.facebook.com/gartenschau.tirschenreuth
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Francesco De Luca and Renato Mandolfo
and the entire PEGASUS team are
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Call 0961-27094 for reservations and orders.
Pegasus Flugplatz Weiden-Latsch 92637 Weiden
Grafenwoehr. Why are there Easter rabbits? Why is there a re
in front of the church? And what is egg picking all about? Alt-
hough we do not get as many presents at Easter as we get at
Christmas, Easter is the most important celebration for Chris-
tians during the course of the year. The Oberpfalz region fea-
tures a lot of Easter traditions.
Easter, the most important catholic celebration of the year,
remembers the crucixion of Jesus on Good Friday and his
resurrection on Easter Sunday, or rather during the night of
Easter. During that night, Christians take dark bread with raw
or cooked ham, salt, Easter bread, Easter lambs and eggs, of
course, into church which are consecrated during the church
service and make up the Easter breakfast.
The Easter candle with lamb, victory ag, cross and cicatrices
is a typical symbol of Easter, just like the Easter re that is igni-
ted during the Easter night and passed on. It is a symbol of the
love of God that is dispersed. After the church service, a large
re is ignited in front of the church. In earlier days, wooden
sticks were held into the re to later use them to ignite the re
in the oven at home.
Its a family tradition to color and stylishly and artfully decorate
the white or brown eggs bought in the super market. There
are funny traditions regarding the eggs, one of which is the
so-called egg picking. The combatants duel each other with
About Easter lambs, Easter rabbits
and egg picking
There are many Easter traditions in the Oberpfalz region
| by Renate Gradl
the tops of their hardboiled eggs. The combatant whose egg
survives the ght without breaking, wins.
The Easter lamb is a symbol of defenselessness and often
found in Easter baskets, home-baked by the women. There
are also Easter wreaths with an egg in the center. The Easter
rabbit which originally is not a Christian symbol was rst menti-
oned in 1682- It did not become popular until the 20th century
because it sells so well, explains Professor Dr. Hermann Kirch-
hoff in one of his books. Kids get an Easter rabbit made of cho-
colate and many sweet Easter eggs which are put in an Easter
nest which is hidden so the kids have to search for it. There are
always screams of joy when the girls and boys nd the nests.
Before Easter, decorated Easter fountains can be admired in
the Oberpfalz and in Franconia. In Grafenwoehr, the Vintage
Fountain at the bottom of the Annaberg mountain is decorated
every year with more than 3,000 Easter eggs. It is especially
fascinating to look at in the dark when it is illuminated.
Easter Wreath Recipe:
Ingredients:
75 g curd cheese, 3 table spoons milk, 3 table spoons oil, 40
g sugar, 1 package vanilla sugar, a little bit of salt, 150 g wheat
our, a half a package of baking powder.
Knead the dough and form three same-length strands of dou-
gh. Braid it and form a wreath with it. Baker it at 150 degrees
Celsius for 20 minutes.
Easter Lamb Recipe:
Ingredients:
75 g butter, 100 g sugar, 1 package of vanilla sugar, 2 eggs,
10 drops rum avor, a little bit of salt, 100 g wheat our, 25 g
cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder.
Mix all ingredients, ll them in a lamb-shaped cake pan and
bake it at 175 degrees Celsius for 35 to 45 minutes.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Start: 8.30 p.m.
Doors open at 7.30 p.m.
Grand Slams ten Funkateers formed the band in 1985. They are
Germanys most famous P-Funk band! Their full sound and their
irresistible groove is immediately liked by listeners, regardless of
whether they are die-hard P-Funk fans, or are spontaneously drawn
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Jubilate Market
in the City
of Weiden
On Sunday, April 21, 2013, a large selection of merchants invite
visitors to go shopping in beautiful downtown Weiden. Starting
at 10.30 a.m., customers can stroll around and shop at the Ju-
bilate Market. Like every year, many merchants are presenting
a large variety of goods. A fashion show, music and dance
performances and many more events will entertain visitors of
the Jubilate Market.
In addition, many stores will open their doors from 1-6 p.m. to
provide customers with the opportunity to stroll around down-
town and go shopping. Apart from the stores downtown, many
shops in the surrounding streets will also be open.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Market opening hours: 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Store opening hours: 1-6 p.m.
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CHODOVA PLANA, Czech Republic -- While German culture
is bathed in mores of beer, their neighbors to the east have
taken it one step further -- by literally bathing themselves in
beer.
Tucked away in the Bohemian town of Chodova Plana is a
wellness center that would make Homer Simpson drool. Stain-
less steel tubs are lled to the brim with a special mixture
of mineral water and bathing beer -- a substance of active
beer yeast, hops and a mixture of dehydrated herbs -- con-
cocted by the head brewer of the Chodovar Brewery. Set at
a temperature of around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, bathers are
immersed in a restorative enterprise that is said to activate
circulation, rejuvenate skin and relax the mind.
As an added bonus, a glass of nonpasteurized Chodovar beer
is served during the process, which the brewery claims to
increase the outcome of the bath by harmonizing blood pres-
sure, aiding in digestion and enhancing the relaxation expe-
rience. (Prost!)
After 20 minutes, dripping bathers are led to a quiet room,
reposed on a bed and swaddled in a eece quilt. Music plays
softly under the dim lighting, prompting soft snores from the
pampered participants. The aroma of beer permeates off the
skin during the hourlong procedure. While the softness of the
skin is felt almost immediately, the active minerals from the
bath are absorbed into the skin slowly, so bathers are asked
not to shower for the rest of the day.
Aside from the obvious pampering and vanity that comes from
visiting the beer spa, the bath is also used as a successful
treatment of psoriasis, cellulitis and acne and is a noted anti-
stress treatment to combat mental disharmonies. Regardless
of the reasons for indulging, the beer bath is an unique expe-
rince warranting a day trip across the border.
After a day at the spa, visit the Ve Skle, restaurant and
Chodavar brewery museum, both situated in the unique rock
labyrinth of the 800 year-old brewery cellars. The restaurant
provides an array of Bohemian fare with unbeatable prices,
(a hearty dinner for two, including drinks, for well under 20
euros). The brewery offers tours daily at 2 p.m., and tours are
conducted in German or Czech, but an English handout ma-
kes it easy to follow along.
For more information on Chodovar, or to book reservations
online (reservations are required), visit www.chodovar.cz.
Bathe in beer in the Czech Republic
| by Molly Hayden,
The Bohemian tradition of bathing in beer is an
abberent path toward health and wellness.
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ROME Boasting one of the world's best cuisines, Italy draws
tourists giddy to both marvel at its art and history, and to feast
on pasta, crudo and antipasti. In Rome, the city of the Co-
losseum, the Vatican, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Foun-
tain, the dining experience can match the sightseeing. Unfor-
tunately, most restaurants surrounding these top sites serve
watered-down, over-priced versions of Italy's dishes. To get a
true taste of Rome, gourmands should head to the suburbs,
where rumor has it the best food lies. However, those with less
time or energy can still eat well comfortably near the city's top
attractions.
Near the Campo di Fiori Il Forno Roscioli
A deli by day, Il Forno Roscioli morphs into a bustling res-
taurant by night. Two-person tables dominate the cramped
space, but the food makes up for the tight squeeze. Roscioli
is said to have some of the best spaghetti carbonara in town
and it didn't disappoint. The sauce was yolky, cheesy and
bright yellow and unadulterated by cream. Big chunks of fatty
guanciale, or pork jowl, studded the dish. Neither of us tried
the lamb medallions, but found ourselves eyeing them every
time a waiter passed our table with the chops. However, after
the complementary dessert of cookies and chocolate fondue,
we couldn't handle another bite of food. Via dei Giubbonari
21-22.
Enoteca Cul de Sac
This enoteca (wine bar) sits on a side street away from the
heaving masses and overpriced restaurants on the Campo di
Fiori square. The food menu consists mostly of meats, chee-
ses, antipasti and pates, but also has a small selection of
pastas. The wine menu is vast, with listings from throughout
Italy and beyond. The food was surprisingly good for a touri-
sty haunt, and more importantly, it's inexpensive. A lunch of
two pastas, pheasant and black trufe pate, wine and a soft
drink set us back only 32 euros. Like, Roscioli, Enotec Cul de
Sac is small and crowded, so be prepared to share a table.
Piazza Pasquino, 73. A rumored winner: Beppe e I Suoi For-
maggi. This much-lauded enoteca serves cold plates (meats,
cheeses, antipasti) to go with their wine selection. Via Santa
Maria del Pianto 9a/11.
Near the Colosseum Cavour 313
In a city where many restaurants decorate with wine bottles,
Cavour 313 is a sight to behold -- the walls and ceiling rafters
spill over with yet-to-be-sold bottles. Cavour 313 is obviously
a wine bar, but one that focuses on high quality food. The ser-
vers here are helpful. Talk to them to gure out exactly what
you want to eat, even if it's off-menu. They also have a solid
understanding of the wine available and can pick out exactly
the right variety to t your taste and mood. If you want a break
from Italian food, they serve couscous plates and respectable
hummus. A mere block away from the Colosseum and the
Forum, the enoteca is a perfect respite from a day roaming
antiquities. A rumored winner: Right behind the Via Cavour is
Rome's Monti neighborhood, which has remained relatively lo-
cal and quiet despite its proximity to the Colosseum. You can
nd many good restaurants here, but by far the most popular
is Taverna dei Fori Imperiali. Those wishing to dine there need
to make a reservation. Space is so scarce the restaurant puts
a sign on the door beseeching walk-ins to walk away.
Near the Trevi Fountain Piccollo Arancio
We stumbled upon this restaurant during a nighttime trek to
the Trevi Fountain and ended up eating the best pasta we
had in Rome. We tried the Cacio e pepe, a traditional Roman
dish with just pecorino cheese and black pepper, and the
homemade spaghetti with tomato and basil. Chewy and eggy,
the fresh pasta transformed these simple dishes into divine
ones. The restaurant also serves shellsh, steaks and fried ar-
tichokes and zucchini owers -- a Roman staple. Unlike most
downtown Roman restaurants, Piccollo Arancio boasts more
locals than tourists. At 10:30 p.m. on a Sunday night, every
table was lled, mostly with Romans, but also a scattering of
lucky tourists. A few blocks up from the Trevi Fountain. Vicolo
Scanderberg, 112. A rumored winner: Hostaria Romana was
listed by the New York Times as one of the best trattorias in
Rome. The antipasti is said to be transcendent. Reservations
would be smart. Via del Boccaccio, 1.
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All meals available for take-out!
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ANTALYA, Turkey -- The Antalya region along Turkeys southern
coast is often referred to as the Turkish Riviera, but there is
more to this area than its stunning beaches. Antalyas history
stretches back to the time of the Hittites, and it has been oc-
cupied by the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Seljuk Turks and the
Ottoman Empire. Each succeeding society left its mark in ar-
chitecture, dress and culture, creating a region that is a unique
mix of each.
While European tourists ock here during the summer months
to soak up the sun, the winter months provide a unique op-
portunity to enjoy inland excursions without the crowds or the
120-degree heat. Winter temperatures average in the 50s, ma-
king it an ideal time for strolling through bazaars or picking
your way among crumbling ruins.
Antalya is the fourth largest city in Turkey, and its old town, Ka-
leici, boasts relics from across the centuries. Enter the old city
Take a trip through time in Turkey
| by Mark Iacampo,
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Statues unearthed in the many archeological sites nearby are displayed in the
impressive Antalya Museum.
Columns line the ancient thoroughfare of Perge, one of the largest excavations
near Antalya.
through the majestic Hadrians Gate, constructed in 130 A.D.
in honor of the Emperor Hadrians visit. Not far away stands
the 125-foot tall Fluted Minaret, the oldest Seljuk monument in
the city. Built in the early 1200s, it has become the unofcial
symbol of the city.
Follow the ancient city walls down to the old Roman port where
the Hidirlik Tower, a 2nd century lighthouse, still looms on the
cliffs above. Enjoy fresh seafood at one of the many cafes, or
book a tour on one of the many yachts to view nearby water-
falls.
Many of the statues came from the nearby city of Perge, a
sprawling ruin with colonnaded streets and a large amphithe-
ater. Walking through the remains of one of the largest bath
complexes in the country, one can see the many niches that
once housed the marble gures now on display in the museum.
A now-dry canal runs the length of the city, interspersed with
various fountains that were also once home to gures of gods
and goddesses.
Not far away stands ancient Aspendos, which boasts the best
preserved antique theater in the world. The acoustics are so
precise that a ping pong ball dropped on the stage reverbe-
rates in the upper reaches of the stadium. Beyond the theater,
a mighty basilica crowns the acropolis, and the remains of an
ancient aqueduct towers in the distance.
Further east, the modern town of Demre contains the remains
of the city of Myra, home to Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for
Santa Claus. Though the current church dates from the 7th
century, it is built on the remains of what tradition claims is the
actual church where St. Nicholas served as Bishop of Myra.
The ruined structure contains the original sarcophagus of Ni-
cholas as well as many colorful frescos portraying the life and
miracles of the Saint.
Carved into a mountain not far from the church, ancient Lyci-
an tombs look down upon Myras ruined theater. Dating from
the 6th century B.C., the tombs resemble a modern apartment
complex. Also nearby is the sunken city of Kekova, where visi-
tors can view submerged walls and broken pottery on a trip in
glass-bottomed boats.
With so much history and beauty scattered about, Antalya is a
place one can visit again and again, even when it its too chilly
to enjoy the surf and sun.
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