Bavarian Times Magazine - Edition 01 - March 2014

Edition #1 | March 2014
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Welcome to USAG Bavaria

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Meet & Greet
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Spouses club offers scholarships
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Teens share deployment wisdom
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Seminar teaches spouses
street smarts
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Tax Centers now open for business
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Victim rights strengthened
by DoD change
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Local singing group searches

for new voices
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Coming soon: Practical parenting
tips for families
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Full-speed into Spring
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BMW 4-series Gran Coup:

Two worlds on four wheels
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The Volvo V60 And S60 Polestar Bring RaceTested Innovation To Real-World Driving
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Deer and Sea Eagle on Grafenwoehr

Training Area
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Ice Hockey World Championship Test

Game for Team USA
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Commentary: Your four-day weekend
guide to Dublin, Ireland
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| Vilseck
Standing from left, Anthony Montanez, 17, Alexandros Stachoulas, 15, Morgan Swartzbaugh, 14, Cyle Smith, 14, and Janae Walters, 15, of the Vilseck High School deployment group
present the deployment guide and coloring book they created to Vilseck Elementary School students, seated, and VES mental health professionals at the elementary school, Feb. 18.
Teens share deployment wisdom
It was interesting to watch the dynamics of the group, said

Priser. Some of them needed moral support, but most of them
didnt. They had already been through deployment six or seven
times.
With their collective years of deployment, the students were in
a better position to give advice than receive it, Priser realized.
Their experience could help younger military children facing
their first or second deployment.
The high schoolers led the room of mental health professionals, and later, a group of fifth-graders with deployed parents,
through the book, highlighting each section: Staying Connected, Sharing Feelings, How to Help the Parent at Home, and
Reintegration.
As they read through the pages, the students elaborated on the
suggestions with personal anecdotes.
To stay connected, Cyle Smith, 14, and his deployed dad read
the same chapter of The Hunger Games every week and discussed it over FaceTime.
For my second deployment, added Joshua Fandrich, 16, My
dad sent me beanbags and thats all I slept on for a year.
The group brainstormed what helped them and their families,

and compiled the best ideas in coloring book for elementaryaged children.
They discussed turning to a counselor, a teacher, a friend, or

even a pet, when sharing feelings about their families.
The goal of the book, explained Priser, is to guide younger

children toward constructive ways of addressing the complex
feelings and problems surrounding deployment.
Ultimately, Priser would like to put the coloring book online so

parents, children and mental health professionals could use it
as a tool in their deployment kits.
What I wanted to do is come up with a positive way to deal with

deployment, he said.
So far, the counselors and school psychologists at VES see

the book and the teens insights as invaluable for the younger
students.
On Feb. 18, the VHS deployment group sat down with counselors, school psychologists and Military Family and Life Consultants at Vilseck Elementary School to present their ideas
and coloring book.
I think this is a valuable thing so that our kids know that someone else has been through this, said Glen Cella, Vilseck
Elementary School psychologist.
The book is divided into four sections, each encompassing an

aspect of deployment.
Addressing the teens, VES Principal Scott Finlay said, What

you share and the advice you give them speaks volumes.
Under each section are suggestions made by the VHS teens,

along with black and white drawings for the younger kids to
color.
| by Chelsea Bissell,
U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs
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Photo Credit: Chelsea Bissell, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs
Vilseck, Germany. When Dr. Michael Priser, Vilseck High

School psychologist, first met with his deployment group, six
VES students of deployed parents, he found that most didnt
need his help.
| Grafenwoehr
Those new to U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria now have an opportunity to quickly acquaint themselves with their new home.
Welcome to USAG Bavaria with new

Community Meet & Greet
Add culture shock to the process of finding housing, a job and

meeting new people and even the most seasoned Army family
could use some guidance.
Photo Credit: Courtesy photo
Newcomers now have the opportunity to join U.S. Army Garrison

Bavaria representatives along with various other community support agencies for the weekly Community Meet & Greet.
Beginning March 4, the Community Meet & Greet will be held
every Tuesday in Tower Barracks Building 244.
This weekly event brings new Soldiers and families together with
community agencies. Soldiers and families can ask questions
and talk with knowledgeable staff about transitioning and living in
Germany in a relaxed atmosphere.
The organizations and agencies represented at the Community Meet & Greet will be: Logistical Readiness Center (Drivers
Testing), Department of Public Works (Housing), Directorate of
Emergency Services (Vehicle Registration), Red Cross, Family
and MWR (CYSS, School & Outdoor Recreation) AAFES, Chaplain, Human Resources and Army Community Service (Welcome
Packet and information on Cultural Adaptation) among others.
Attendees will receive informational briefs from selected organizations at 1:30 p.m. After the briefings, a guided tour of Building
244 will show attendees the Drivers Testing, Installation Access
Office (IACS), ID card, Passport, Housing, SATO and ACS offices.
Newcomers are welcome to come at 1 p.m. to chat with various
community representatives. For more information contact USAG
Bavaria ACS at DSN 475-8371, Civ. 09641-83-8371 or DSN 4762650, Civ. 09662-83-2650.
| by Andrea Adkins-Hutchins,
U.S. Army Bavaria Army Community Service
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| Hohenfels
Linda Vu (right) inspects Jaclyn Martinezs knife blocking technique against instructor Shawn Fitzsimmons during the self-defense seminar
in Hohenfels, Feb. 13.
Hohenfels, Germany. Its a scenario no woman wants to believe will happen to them, but according to the United Nations
Regional Information Center, one in three women will be beaten
or sexually abused in her lifetime.
At 5 feet tall and only 86 pounds, Vus techniques use an

attackers size, strength and aggression against them. The
moves were fast, simple and effective, capable of disarming or
disabling an attacker, even when armed with a knife or a gun,
in seconds.
Linda Vu wants to change that.

In association with Armed Forces Entertainment, Vu brought
her dynamic self-defense seminars to installations around Europe this month, ending in Hohenfels Feb. 13. Joined by a team
of specialists whose backgrounds include SWAT, mixed martial
arts and close quarter combat, Vu provided interactive instructions for a variety of attack scenarios.
This is practical, reality-based self-defense, said Vu. Its not
like a sport martial art. I want to make sure the ladies have something they can use when theyre out on the street.
Vu began studying Wing Chun Kung Fu and close quarter combat seven years ago after surviving an attack herself.
Learning martial arts has taken my confidence to a whole new
level, she said. When I had the opportunity to teach other
women, I took it. I dont want any woman to be in that situation.
Breaking the participants into groups, Vu and her team demonstrated such scenarios as attacks from behind, choke
holds, and knife attacks. Her techniques are a hybrid blend of
various aspects of Kung Fu, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and close quarter
combat.
Weve tried to make it simplified using the best of all the
techniques, said Vus husband and producer Don Barnhart.
Hopefully this will inspire women to want to take a martial arts
class, but this is something they can walk out and use today.
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I just want to give them something thats practical and easy

to use in three or four steps, Vu said. I know if a technique
works for me, it will work for any woman.
We dont want the women to fight, added Barnhart. We want
them to create a scenario where they have three to five seconds to get away.
Vu also demonstrated techniques for escaping should an attacker manage to get a woman pinned beneath him.
Being on the ground is the most vulnerable position you can
be in, said Vu. Even if you were making out and you decide
Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs
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| Hohenfels
Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs
Participants drill their new moves at Linda Vus self-defense seminar in Hohenfels, Feb. 13.
this is as far as you want to go, and that person tries to cross
a line -- he is no longer your friend, no longer your love interest
-- youve got to get him off you.
Allison Moore attended the seminar with several friends who

said they travel together a lot and wanted to feel safer while
touring a foreign country.
Barnhart said it helps attendees realize the power of the techniques when they see the diminutive Vu tossing 200 pound
men off of her.
I feel like Supergirl, Moore joked. The best thing it taught

me was to take a moment, breathe, and think about it. Dont
just panic.
What we want to do is empower women, he said. Just that

they know how to do this might give them more confidence,
give them that explosive power mentally as well as physically
so they know they dont have to be a victim.
I think its a really good idea that theyre offering this, said
Jaclyn Martinez. And the instructors were very patient, easy to
work with, helping you with your moves and correcting you so
you can get out of the situation.
The outcome (of an attack) is not predetermined. You now

have the power to change the outcome, he added.
Sayoko Patterson, who trains and competes with the Hohenfels

Brazilian jiu jitsu team, agreed.
The participants took the message to heart.
The instructors were great, very good at breaking the moves

down and teaching us the proper techniques, she said.
Barnhart said one of the more difficult aspects of the seminars
was in taking such a serious subject and keeping it lighthearted, refreshing and fun. But, judging from the excited laughter
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| Grafenwoehr
Weiberfaching is no drag here in Germany. Men dress up as women to participate in the fun of ladies day.
Weiberfasching: Where women are king

Celebrated on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday, Weiberfasching (meaning womens carnival) marks the transition from
the Fasching fest season into the Lenten season leading up to
Easter -- and its all about the ladies.
In some German cities, a ritual takeover of the town halls by
local women has become a yearly tradition.
Weiberfasching in Vilseck, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Burg Dagestein

castle, Schlossgasse 6-10; Zehentkasten (tithe barn). Please
park on Marktplatz and walk the short distance to the castle.
Its all about the girls today, but guys can participate, too (if
they dress like women.)
| by Molly Hayden,
Among other established customs, women cut off men?s ties,

which are seen as a symbol of mens status.
The men then wear the stumps of their ties for the rest of the
day to receive a Buetzchen (a peck on the cheek) as compensation.
The 12th in the Insiders Tips for Auslaender series, which

focuses on ways to make the most of your tour in Bavaria.
Look for articles with this tag and if you have tips or suggestions, email bavariannews@gmail.com.
Grafenwoehr, Germany. One day each year, women around

Germany officially rule the roost during Weiberfasching.
Its an unofficial holiday, but the party often starts early. Many
breweries, bars and clubs cater to the ladies, offer women
only parties.
As such, men dress up as women to sneak in and join the
fun, although the long beards and size 14 high heels usually
give them away.
Every Saturday Factory Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join in on the fun, Feb. 27 at the events listed below:

Amberg Hexennacht (Witches Night), 5:30 - 11 p.m., on the
Marktplatz. The witches (ladies from the Seidl-Schwandner
Dance School) will perform a special dance for children beginning at 5:30 p.m. From 6 p.m. on, D Quertreiber will rock
the Marktplatz.
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Grafenwoehr, Germany. I did it last year and failed miserably, said Candice Gaeth, while taking a break from training at the
Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center, here, Feb. 4.
She was covered in sweat and still panting as she talked about
the upcoming 2nd Annual Grafenwoehr Rugged Terrain Obstacle
Run.
This year will be different. Im working on my endurance so I can
last, so I can complete every obstacle.
I skipped a lot last year, she said, adding an exhaustive sigh to
emphasize her point.
Gaeth is smart to train, the run is tough and thats by design. Participants are presented with 13 obstacles including a mud crawl,
rope, rock and wall climbs, pull-ups, sled pull, and balance beam,
all while navigating 13 kilometers to reach the end of the run.
Located on the Grafenwoehr Training Area, the foundation of the
course was designed by Integrated Training Area Management
and Joint Multinational Training Command for military training
purposes, with production beginning in 2010.
Following guidance from Soldier 360, a comprehensive multidisciplinary program that encompasses overall health and wellness,
the course cultivates elements of physical training along with
mental training and team-building, said Colleen Bergmanis, Grafenwoehr Training Area ITAM coordinator.
We incorporated these three elements to allow leadership to
assess where their guys are before they go downrange, said
Bergmanis.
The rugged and unpredictable terrain, said Bergmanis, allows
Soldiers to focus on their situational awareness to deploy specific interoperability techniques needed in a combat zone.
U.S. and NATO forces have come from all over the world to use
the course.
Likewise, participants will travel from garrisons across Europe
to participate in the Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run. While both
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| Grafenwoehr
Participants of Jaimin William Harris Tuesday night strength and conditioning class
work on various obstacles at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center.
Soldiers and spouses turn training upside down in an effort to prepare for the 2nd
Annual Grafenwoehr Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run.
opportunities emphasis camaraderie, the latter is geared more

toward fun.
But I keep coming back for more, she added, laughing

through the pain.
People like getting wet and muddy, they like the challenge,
said Serge Kearse, chief of sports and fitness operations
for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Its challenging, but its not a race. The main emphasis is to complete
the course, and to work together in a team to encourage each
other to finish, as well.
After the intense 45minute workout ended, Tammie Pech, assistant station manager at the American Red Cross in Grafenwoehr, lifted her pant legs to reveal knees colored in black and
blue.
This event goes beyond team-building; its community building, said Harris. Spouses get a chance to experience what
our Soldiers do and every participant supports each other.
Were all out there together until the very last person comes in.
Harris is currently training civilians, spouses and Soldiers who
intend to participate in the run. She motivates by putting them
outside of their comfort zone.
What we do in class isnt exactly what theyll see on the course,
but if they can overcome certain challenges here, theyll be empowered to complete the challenges there, she said.
The 2nd Annual Grafenwoehr Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run will

take place Saturday, April 12, at the Tower Barracks Physical
Fitness Center, Building 170. The deadline to sign-up is March 3.
For more information, visit www.grafenwoehr.armymwr.com and
click on the Rugged Terrain icon, or inquire at the Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks physical fitness centers.
To prepare for the run with a group, or to participate in an
intense workout, join Harris WOD (Workout of the Day) class
on Tuesdays, 4:45 p.m., or TotalFit, Wednesday, 9 a.m. Both
classes focus on strength and conditioning and are taught at
the Tower Barracks Fitness Center.
She trains hard and participants in her class wear their battle
scars proudly.
Additionally, NATO or U.S. Army forces who would like to use

the Rugged Terrain Trail for training purposes should contact
Colleen Bergmanis at DSN 475-8165, CIV 09641-83-8165.
My knees are shot, my shoulders hurt. Im achy, but in a good

way, said family member Dotie Williams, who is participating
this year to scratch an item off her bucket list.
| by Molly Hayden,
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Photo Credit: Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs
Jaimin Williams Harris, a strength and conditioning coach at

the fitness center, shared Kearses sentiment.
It looks bad but its totally worth it, she said. Im officially
ready for the run.
Photo Credit: Laura Reutinger, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Public Affairs
Tax Centers now open for business

Grafenwoehr, Germany. From left: Spc. Steven Boyer,
4-319rd Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade
Combat Team (Airborne); Col. Adam Loveless, Joint Multinational
Training Command chief of staff; Stephanie Shannon, Tower Barracks tax assistance coordinator; Capt. Brian Jones, JMTC tax
officer in charge.; and Spc. Zeeshan George, 15th Engineer Battalion, 500th Engineer Company, ring in the opening of the Tower
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| Travel
The region of Cappadocia is best seen from high above via a hot-air balloon.
Cruising Cappadocia:
In the land of fairy chimneys
Filled with fairy chimneys, moonscapes, and cave dwellings of

yesteryear, Cappadocia offers sights that resemble the set of Star
Wars. It was actually rumored that one of the franchise films was
filmed on location here, but it isnt true. (Although that doesnt
stop a few locals from stretching that truth as a selling point).
Regardless, the region still has star power. Set on a high, dry
plateau in the middle of Turkey, the scenery changes with the
season, boasting hot, dry summers and views of snowy rock formation in the winter.
Sleeping in a cave hotel, exploring an underground city, navigating the honeycombed structures on horseback, and hiking
through the tangled web of curvaceous landscape will make this
fairytale world a reality for the venturesome traveler.
The sites:
The best introduction to the region is viewing it from thousands
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of meters in the air. Hot air ballooning is big business in Cappadocia. Every morning, weather allowing, hundreds of colorful
balloons take to the sky, offering pristine views of the landscape.
Numerous companies provide essentially the same service. Generally speaking, the more people they pack into the basket, the
cheaper the price per person. The sights are the same, so if you
dont mind snuggling up tightly with a few strangers, (and I do
mean snuggling up tightly) you can easily save a few bucks.
As a World Heritage Site, the Goreme Open-Air Museum is also
an essential stop on any itinerary. The assemblage of rock-cut
churches, chapels and monasteries is less than a mile from the
town center and offers an intimate look into former monastic
communities.
Impressive frescoes, dating from the ninth to the 11th century,
vibrantly dress the walls inside the complex.
Euphemistically named, the Love Valley is home to a cluster of
50-meter-high, phallic-shaped rock structures. The strange pinnacles are not so much an homage to male fertility but eroded
volcanic ash, gifted by Mother Nature.
Goreme, Turkey. While countless years of erosion shaped the

unique landscape of the Goreme Valley, for centuries, residents
of the historic region of Cappadocia used the natural resource to
create sustainable dwellings.
| Travel
A teahouse overlooking the Love Valley offers a peaceful break from a day of hiking.
The neighboring Red and Rose valleys combine, offering a more

PG exposure of the landscape.
well, but is double the price and takes twice as long. Not to mention the bus is much more scenic.
They are the easiest to access and well-marked for hiking. Inundated with flowers, fruit trees and grapevines, trails lead through
water-sculpted tunnels and rock-cut structures and across sharp
ridges, which offers a birds eye views of the surrounding farms.
Turkeytravelplanner.com is a good site to begin your search, with

loads of information about navigating the transport systems, as
well as sample itineraries to get you started.
Near the city of Nevsehir, less than an hour from Goreme, the
Kaymakli underground city, eight stories deep, invites travelers to
channel their inner Indiana Jones and explore the maze of low,
narrow tunnels, wide storerooms, steep steps, deep holes and
ventilation shafts.
Getting there:
Flying into a major city like Istanbul or Ankara is the easiest way
to enter the country. From there, travelers have numerous options. A flight from Istanbul to Kayseri Airport (the closest airport
to the region) is about an hour and tends to run a few hundred
dollars.
The neighboring town runs a very tight network, so hotels will
generally arrange transport from the airport for a nominal fee.
For the budget traveler, a daily night bus runs to and fro for a
mere fraction of the cost (usually less than $40). It is a 10- to
12-hour ride though, so remember, you get what you pay for. On
the plus side, it delivers you right in the town center of Goreme.
Ankara, the countrys capital, is a four and a half hour bus ride
away and is super cheap at around $15. A train is available as
Visa information:
Currently, visas can (and must be) purchased upon landing in
Turkey. The cost is $20 or 15 euros. However, in April, the policy
will change.
Beginning April 10, 2014, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
will no longer provide visas on arrival to foreign travelers. All foreigners must obtain their Turkish visas from Turkish missions
abroad or from the e-visa application system, depending on eligibility.
Note: The e-visa system is only usable for travelers entering Turkey for tourism or commerce. For any other travel purpose the
applicant must obtain a Turkish visa in advance from a Turkish
diplomatic or consular post.
Information regarding Turkish e-visas and the application process can be found at: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/.
General information on Turkish visas can be found at:
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
| by Molly Hayden,
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Hohenfels helps revive romance

Hohenfels, Germany. As Valentines Day gets into full swing,
participants in Hohenfels Army Community Services Art of Romance dance class may have a leg up on the rest of us.
This is not about fixing problems, said Priscilla Fleisher, Family

Advocacy Program manager. We have other classes for that.
This is more about helping couples become closer through nonverbal communication.
IKE US. CONNECT US.

Conceived as a couples communication class, the weekly
course is designed to help improve intimacy through non-verbal
communication.
In dance, you have to work together as a team; you have to really

be partners. You take two people and they have to learn to listen
Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs
Instructor Kamallata Jones gives some personal

attention to Steven and Sonja Vass during the Art
of Romance dance class at Hohenfels, recently.
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Participants practice their dance moves at Hohenfels Art of Romance couples communication class,
recently.
to each other without using words. Thats a really important skill

that not all couples have. It can really help people develop and
enhance connection, Fleisher said.
The approach seems to be working. Participation in the class
has steadily increased since its debut in November and has surpassed ACS other couples communication groups.
I enjoy having the opportunity to come in here and work on
some skills and make a fool out of myself, said participant Terry
Giles.
The class is in the midst of its second session. The first six weeks
were dedicated to waltz and salsa, while the current course is
focused on swing and foxtrot.
Ive studied jazz, tap, Bollywood, swing -- every form of dance
is an art, said instructor Kamallata Jones. I love sharing that
passion with people.
Photo Credit: Mark Iacampo, USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs
Jones, in the words of her mother, came into this world dancing.
Born in Assam, India to a pair of professional dancers, Jones was
already performing by age four, winning a national dance competition and appearing on a popular Indian television program.
Schooled in classical Indian dance, Jones later learned ball room
dancing as an instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in the
States. Now, with 38 years of dance experience including 15 as
an instructor, she brings her expertise to Hohenfels.
Were lucky to have a very talented professional dance instructor whos able to share that in this format, Fleisher said. Shes
fun, she knows what shes doing, and shes patient with those of
us have four left feet!
New to the Hohenfels Military Community, Jones wanted to get
involved and approached ACS to volunteer.
This is a very close-knit community, Jones said. For me, it was
very important to establish an identity for myself and not fall into
that, Oh, shes Lt. Col. Jones wife.
The idea of a couples dance class had been kicking around for
some time, and Jones was eager to take part.
I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to be the one who
got to get it going, she said.
As a mother of a toddler herself, Jones is well aware how difficult
it can be for couples to keep romance alive.
In todays speeded-up environment, we forget how important it
is for people to have that time together. You just dont have time.
So, any activity that gives couples a chance to spend some time
together is important, she said.
Were trying to make it into sort of a date night, said Jill Ann
Hills. Afterwards we go out to dinner. It gives us an excuse to be
together and sometimes you dont have enough of those.
Jones said she enjoys watching couples in class laughing, giggling and enjoying themselves.
Its relaxing, said Lt. Col. David Hills. You just stop thinking
about everything else, because you have to focus.
In addition to the dancing itself, couples receive handouts and
brief discussions on communication skills. Last session included
such topics as active listening and using I phrases. This session focuses on the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages,
by Dr. Gary Chapman.
Jones is already planning the next class where she hopes to
focus on Argentine Tango.
Based on the response were seeing now, this will be something
well continue as long as we can, Fleisher said. Hopefully, what
were doing can increase partners resilience, caring and fun with
one another.
| by Mark Iacampo,
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| Grafenwoehr
Spouses club offers

scholarships
and welfare grants
Hintz suggested community members ask for the moon, when

filling out applications.
Big or small, we will do whatever we can to help, she said. Our
efforts have always been in support of this great community.
Applications for scholarships can be found at http://www.bavariacsc.com.
Grafenwoehr, Germany. The deadline to apply for academic

scholarships, as well as welfare grants, is quickly approaching.
Each year, the Bavaria Community Spouses Club awards money
to community members for educational purposes, as well as welfare grants for community organizations in need.
Deadlines for welfare grants are Feb. 14 and April 18. Educational
scholarship applications are due Feb. 28, and vocational applications must be received by April 25.
| by Molly Hayden,
The Bavaria Community Spouses' Club awards a generous

amount of money each year to community members for education or charitable efforts. The deadlines to submit applications for this year's awards are approaching.
And each year, the BCSC grows more and more generous.
We raise money through our on-post thrift stores and fundraisers, said Cheryl Hintz, president of the club. We have numerous volunteers who aid in our success, and all the money
that goes to the club we turn around and give back to the community.
Last year, the club awarded more than $100,000 in grants and
scholarships to local community members.
While education scholarships are geared toward higher education, the welfare grants are open to any organization on post,
including schools, FRGs, Boy Scouts, the Red Cross, and other
charitable organization in need.
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Katherine Gambles focus is easily seen as she studies her target.
At Hohenfels, Gamble gives it her best shot

Hohenfels, Germany. If Hohenfels Middle/High School had
existed in the dystopian world of The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen may have faced some stiff competition from the
HMHS Rifle team captain, Katherine Gamble.
Though hesitant at first, Gambles parents encouraged her to

give it a shot.
As the DODDS Europe Eastern Conference champion, Gamble averaged a 280 score going into the European Marksman
Championships held Feb. 1. Her top score for the year was
287.
They said, you cant really pass that up because of how good
a coach he is, she said.
She was leading the way through the conference the whole
time, said Hohenfels coach Bob Cheney.
A complete novice, Gamble admits that when she began she

didnt even realize she had to load a pellet into the rifle. But
she said the foundational skills built over that summer have
played an important role in her success.
Gambles average leaped more than 10 points from last year.

In five conference matches, she took the overall top shooter
three times.
We went to practice the first day, and I shot a 279, she remembered. Sgt. Cheney and I kind of looked at each other
like, thats never happened before. And it just kept happening.
Photo Credit: Gwen Gamble, HES Teacher
grades, and can you do math well. Then he asked if he could

teach me to shoot over the summer.
While impressed with Gambles improvement, Cheney said he

wasnt surprised by it.
Shes more focused and well-balanced, and experience also
ties in with that performance, he said.
A junior at HMHS, 16-year-old Gamble was recruited in the
eighth grade by former rifle coach Bruce Andrews.
The coach asked me three really random questions, Gamble
recalled. Do you play a musical instrument, do you have good
With her previous activities including ballet and piano lessons,

Gamble said her friends and family in the States remain confused about her choice of sports.
When they first heard I was shooting, they were like -- wait,
shes what? Gamble laughed. None of them understood it.
Its the most random thing for me to do.
Gamble said she enjoys the solo aspect of the sport.
I like that its an individual sport and if I have a bad day, it
doesnt affect anyone else, its just me. And I dont have to rely
on anyone else to do good, she said.
Not that she had many bad days this year. Each conference
match, medals are awarded to the high-scoring participant in
each of the three shooting positions, as well as to the overall
high-scorer of the match. In two years on the team, Gamble
had yet to earn one.
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| Hohenfels
HMHS Tigers Rifle team captain Katherine Gamble takes aim during a DODDS Eastern
Conference rifle match.
I always wanted one, Gamble said, and at the first match

(this season), I got two!
I cant stay quiet that long, she joked.
You cant think about anything, said Gamble.
Thats more than any other shooter in the conference, Cheney said, adding that of the 25 available medals, Hohenfels
brought home 16.
She puts everything to the side when shes on the firing line,
said Cheney. In between -- well, OK -- but once she starts
shooting, thats it. She wants to do her very best.
The early victories fueled Gambles motivation.
With plans to attend CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program)

Advanced Standing Air Rifle Camp in Anniston, Ala., this summer, Gambles goal for next year is to shoot a perfect score in
the prone position at a match.
After the first two, it was like, well, I cant screw up now. I
didnt want to let my coach down, she said.
As part of her prematch ritual, Gamble destressed by painting
her fingernails. They were pink when she won her first medals,
so she continued the tradition throughout the season.
Ive done it lots of times at practice, but never at match, except a postal match, and nobody got to see it, she said.
Cheney has no doubt that Gamble will continue to improve.
We would go on trips late at night to get a new shade of pink,

she laughed. Then the other teams coaches started noticing
it, and they would bug me about it, and the other shooters
started noticing it.
She has all the potential in the world, he said. Next year, Im
almost positive shell shoot in the 290s and thats really tough
to conquer. Anybody would love to have her on their team, and
Im thankful to have her on the Hohenfels team.
Gamble enjoys a good relationship with her fellow competitors

and their coaches alike, often laughing and joking with them
between positions.
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When she steps up to the firing line, though, its all business.
Gamble went on to earn 10 medals over the course of the
season.
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| Grafenwoehr
With more SHARP education available at Military Communities world-wide, officials say a victim is more likely to report incidents. Likewise, communities have instituted awareness campaigns, and tactics, such as to ensure trained personnel available 24/7 to answer questions. For more information on SHARP related topics go to http://www.sexualassault.army.mil/
Victim rights strengthened by DoD change
In many ways our communities are able to do a more effective job at training than Ive seen at other communities, said
Shalise Bates-Pratt, victim advocate and SHARP specialist in
the Tower Barracks community at Grafenwoehr, Germany. I
think there is more action at military communities.
With more than 10 years of experience in sexual assault and
domestic violence advocacy, Bates-Pratt says there is more
work to be done, but additional resources, such as the newly

appointed Special Victim Counsel, called SVC, and a greater
emphasis on education through the Special Victim Prosecutor program, the SVP, are a great help.
A SVC can help victims throughout the legal process. I can
accompany a victim to any and all interviews and case proceedings. I protect their interest, said Capt. Steven B. Suchomski, the chief of client services and the special victim
counsel at Tower Barracks. A victim is going through this
very traumatic event and then they are going through this
very complicated legal process.
Congress and DoD mandated the SVC program to protect
victims. Services are open to victims of sexual assault who
are eligible for DoD legal assistance. There are three SVCs
available locally. However, there should be at least one at
each military installation, says Suchomski.
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Photo Credit: Andrea M. AdkinsHutchins (IMCOM)
Grafenwoehr, Germany. Its a common scenario, a young

Soldier drinks with acquaintances in the barracks, but what
could be a relaxing evening can easily become a crime
scene. The sexual assault trends reveal military sexual assaults most often happen after midnight, involve alcohol, and
the victims and perpetrators arent strangers. However, the
Army is implementing new measures to change attitudes and
behaviors, while educating the force in hopes of preventing
crimes.
| Grafenwoehr
Steele said the first step to educating Soldiers and leaders is

to ensure all understand that a stranger-rape in a dark alley
scenario is very rare in military communities.
Its usually someone the victim knows or is acquainted with,
more likely than not, a fellow Soldier in the same barracks or
unit, he said.
Since sexual assaults in military communities are often perpetrated by acquaintances in a normally safe environment, Steele
says a victim is often further traumatized. If the person who
raped or sexually assaulted you is a friend or acquaintance,
and a fellow Soldier, then a victim is rarely excited about sharing that traumatic experience with others.
However, these days victims are more likely to report incidents.
Communities Army-wide has instituted awareness campaigns,
and tactics, such as help lines to ensure trained personnel
available 24/7 to answer questions.
Having the training available and the aggressiveness of the
training is helpful in many ways. Everyone knows what SHARP
is, in our community, Bates- Pratt said. Not everyone in other
communities, including civilian communities, can even name
the organizations or resources they can go to besides the police. Most people in our community know they can go to SHARP
reps, the military police, the Chaplain. Awareness is definitely
at a high right now.
Additionally, the SVP provides highly trained and experienced
prosecutors to litigate and manage cases of sexual assault,
while also educating military leaders and the community-atlarge of myths surrounding sexual assault.
When there is an allegation of sexual assault, there are often beliefs about how the victim should react, said Lawrence
Steele, the Grafenwoehrs SVP. Part of the SVPs job is to help
explain atypical victim behavior.
Steele says he often uses an analogy based on Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder, or PTSD, to help leaders understand how sexual trauma affects victims.
Ten years ago, Army leaders at all levels may not have fully understood how PTSD affected our Soldiers, he said. But
leaders have come to understand that PTSD comes in many
forms, at various times, and results from varied experiences.
Steele says, just as there is no such thing as a typical PTSD
behavior, there is no typical behavior or reaction for sexual
trauma,
Its different for everyone, he said.
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| by Denver Beaulieu Hains (USAREUR)
For more information on SHARP related topics go to
www.sexualassault.army.mil
| Garmisch
The Bayern Rangers blue and white teams pose together after the white team was named the victors of the 22nd annual military ice hockey championships at the Olympic Stadium
in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Feb. 22.
Bayern Rangers clinch military

hockey championships
Photo Credit: Frank Gunn
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. In their fifth season

representing the military community in the Grafenwoehr, Vilseck and Hohenfels area, the Bayern Rangers won the 22nd
annual military ice hockey championships held at the Olympic
Stadium, here, Feb. 22.
of the elimination bracket on Friday morning. In that game,

Bayern Blue lost to the Geilenkirchen Flyers. While eliminated from tournament play, the Blue team players stayed on to
cheer for their fellow Rangers playing on Bayern White.
This was the first year that the Rangers brought two teams to
the three-day tournament. The Bayern White and Bayern Blue
squads competed in a field of 14 military teams representing
EUCOM communities in Germany, Holland, Belgium and Italy.
On the final day of play, Bayern White started their bracket

with a convincing win over KMC 2. Bayern moved to the semifinal game against the Baden Bruins. Following a 7-1 win, the
Bayern Rangers White team moved on to an all-Army championship game against Wiesbadens first team.
On Feb. 20, the first day of competition, Bayern White tied the
determined Kaiserslautern Military Community 2 team. They
then beat the Geilenkirchen Flyers 4-2 in a fast-paced game.
After coming from behind to tie the game in regulation, the

Rangers won in a wild, four-round shootout against the Wiesbaden Vikings.
White finished a long day of hockey undefeated going 2-0-1

by beating SHAPE 7-4. By remaining undefeated, the Bayern
team won their pool and earned a bye in the first round of the
tournaments elimination bracket.
The Rangers celebrated with their annual team dinner at the

Werdenfelserhof to celebrate the championship weekend Bavarian style. Way to go, Bayern Rangers!
Bayern Blue had a tougher first day. They suffered losses

against Wiesbaden and KMC teams to end their day 0-3. They
had one more chance for Garmisch glory in the first round
| by Brad Huestis,
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate,
7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command
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| Grafenwoehr
The Encores line up before a recent performance.
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany. Performing events from baptisms

to beer fests, a local singing group, aptly named The Encores,
has been crooning tunes for more than 10 years. But their
weekly practices are more than just a harmonious routine.
Most importantly, we have fun, said Ingrid Knodt, administrative support assistant at the Reserve Component Affairs Office, and self-appointed Encores liaison. We all really enjoy
singing.
Knodt leaned in closer to share a secret: And truthfully, not
all of us can actually sing.
While it helps if you can carry some sort of tune, there are no
auditions to join the choral group and everyone is welcome.
Practices take place every Wednesday, either in the German
Community Center in Grafenwoehr or the Pressath Music
School, and the group masters traditional German folk songs
peppered with classic English pop songs.
Knodt said joining the group is a great way to strengthen the
German-American relationship.
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Music is a common language, she said. Language barriers

are not an issue.
To join the group, or for more information, contact Ingrid
Knodt at DSN 475-6349 or Civ. 0175-344-3266.
| by Molly Hayden,
Local singing group searches for new voices
| Eschenbach
A calculated victory
ESCHENBACH, Germany. From left: Netzaberg Middle School
students Mackenzie Dillenbeck and Matthew Saenz, sixth grade; Whitney Bivins, seventh grade; Dr. Boakai Kpinkpin, NMS
Math Counts coach; and David Worthington, eighth grade,
are all smiles after winning the Bavaria Chapter Math Counts
Competition in Ansbach, Feb. 5.
The team out-computed seven schools in the competition to

take top honors.
Worthington received first place for the Sprint competition,
where participants were tasked with answering 30 questions in 40 minutes. He also won first place in the Countdown
Round, besting eight other students.
The team will move on to the next round of the Math Counts
Competition in Wiesbaden next month.
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Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program is taking the guesswork out of
parenting with the Triple P -- Positive Parenting Program. For more information on the
program, contact USAG Bavarias ACS at 09662-83-2650.
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VILSECK, Germany. When it comes to raising kids, everyone
has an opinion. So how do you know what really works?
Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program is taking
the guesswork out of parenting with the Triple P -- Positive
Parenting Program.
Triple P is a simple, effective parenting tool which military families in USAG Bavaria, Grafenwoehr now have the opportunity
to use.
Chosen as a pilot community, USAG Bavaria will be the first
military community where parents have access to the Triple P
Program.
Through online resources and a large provider network, families now have the opportunity to receive immediate help to
manage big and small problems -- without a referral.
Problems like toddler tantrums or teenage rebellion, selfesteem issues, bedtime battles, disobedience, or aggression
can all be helped through Triple P.
Triple P offers two approaches for parents to get help online at
www.triplep-usag.net or through a local provider.
Through online resources parents can research behavioral
issues, watch helpful parenting videos, listen to podcasts, review testimonials and see how other parents are using the
program, or search out a local provider.
Providers are equipped with a wide range of support tools
including books and other materials. They are able to offer
specialized seminars, and individual services -- all at no cost
to parents in USAG Bavaria.
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Every location that conducts child-related business such as

schools, health clinics and youth program locations will have
a person certified in the levels of Triple P.
These certified providers create a solid network of positive
parenting for military families in the USAG Bavaria community.
Research shows that a united method of parenting across
agencies and throughout the community leads to military family success. In addition to providing a larger framework of
support, a community based approached leads to a higher
degree of flexibility.
Flexibility is a key component of effective parenting techniques when dealing with the ever-changing stressors faced
by the average military family.
Triple P is the only research-based parenting program that
provides the flexibility to adapt to the needs of families and
to a variety of service settings, said John C. Duby, M.D., director, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics,
Akron Childrens Hospital, Ohio.
Flexibility is also one of the attributes that makes Triple P so
user friendly.
Parents are able determine the level of support obtained
through Triple P. When parents register for seminars, they
choose from a variety of topics and programs based on their
personal family needs, which can include individual support.
Parents can then decide how to implement Triple P techniques and address the behavioral needs of children in realtime using information gained from Triple P resources.
Parents can access information about Triple P seminars,
workshops, services and providers through the Triple P website under the Get Help link or call ACS at 09662-83-2650.
Editors Note: Salem Whalen is the Information & Referral Intern at U.S. Army Garrison Bavarias Army Community Service.
| by Salem Whalen,
U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Army Community Service
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| Grafenwoehr
James P. Federline (left) was recognized for 45 years of service in the US Army by
Commander Col. James E. Saenz (right).
At Christmas time, Federline, who is also the American GACC president, plays the role
of Santa Claus to give presents to the children.
Wiesbaden was nice

until I came to Grafenwoehr
Photo Credit: Renate Gradl
James P. Federline has been loyal to the US-Army for 45

years - Almost ten years in Grafenwoehr
DAGA-President and Santa Claus
Grafenwoehr, Germany. He wants to complete 50. He has
already been loyal to the US Army for 45 years. Recently,
James P. Federline was recogniz3d for his service and received a certificate from Commander Col. James E. Saenz.
The American came to Grafenwoehr in June 2004 but he first
came into contact with Germany in Hanau in s 1969.
I went to the embassy in Bonn in 1986, taking care of government relations, remembers Federline who is a native of Baltimore, Md. But he is no stranger to Wiesbaden either. Wiesbaden was nice until I came to Grafenwoehr, says Federline
who takes care of former Soldiers here.
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But there is another very special task for Federline. He is

the American president of the German-American Community
Council (GACC). What are his comments regarding the turbulences surrounding the German-American Volksfest? - It
was just stopped for one year. It will continue - thank God!
From the revenue of the Volksfest, many food packages are
distributed to people who do not have a lot of money available
to them. It is also used to finance the St. Nicholas packages.
The Christmas Tree Lighting, at which Federline plays the
role of Santa Claus, is another event at which he has become
an institution. Federline a.k.a. Santa Claus was also able to
look into many sparkling childrens eyes at the Grafenwoehr
Advent Market and at the Christmas parties at the Old Forest
House.
His family does not want to miss him either. Ive been married to my wife Anna for 35 years, says the 65-year old.
His children Joseph, Marcus, Douglas and Sandy, his three
grandchildren and his 90-year old father are very important to
him. Im looking forward to seeing him and may others again,
says Federline who is taking time out for a four-week vacation
and family reunion in the United States.
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Jump training
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The jump training of the Soldiers of the 91st Cavalry Regiment
on Grafenwoehr Training Area was met with a lot of interest
by the media and the partner city of Eschenbach. About 300
paratroopers of the 1st Squadron jumped at a height of approx. 1,150 feet from CH-47 Chinook helicopters into the
drop zone. The unit, which is stationed in Grafenwoehr, belongs to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team has a partnership with the city of Eschenbach. The commander, Lt. Col.
Kyle A. Reed and his liaison officer, Lt. David Frye, had invited
Eschenbach Mayor Peter Lehr to watch the safe landing of
the Soldiers from his partner unit, following an overflight in a
Chinook helicopter.
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| Grafenwoehr
Transfer of the battalion colors. Lt. Col Rob Fago (center) and Col. Jimmy Hall (left).
Signal unit changes division

The 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (44th ESB) has been
stationed in Grafenwoehr since August 2012. The battalion
with its nearly 650 Soldiers and family members now was
transferred from the 7th Signal Division located in Schweinfurt to the 2d Signal Division headquartered at Grafenwoehr.
During a festive ceremony, the commander of the 44th ESB,
Lt. Col. Robert Fago passed the battalions colors from Col.
Geoffry Mangeldorf to the commander of the 2d Division, Col.
Jimmy Hall.
United States Army, the battalion went through a number of

relocations and was deployed several times to include missions in Iraq, Rwanda and Afghanistan. In August 2012, it was
relocated from Schweinfurt to Grafenwoehr. Immediately after
the relocation, a strong partnership with the city of Pressath
was established. Pressaths third mayor, Werner Walberer as
well as additional guests from the Joint Multinational Training
Command and the US Army Garrison Bavaria attended the
ceremony.
The speeches also addressed the history of the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. Established in February 1944 in the
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The one-day event, coined Healthy Heart Hike was presented by the Tower Barracks Medical Clinic to raise awareness
on preventative health measures and overall heart health.
Lauren Bunch and Capt. Tara Lemons walk around the track at the Tower Barracks
Physical Fitness Center during the Healthy Heart Hike event, Feb. 21.
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Grafenwoehr, Germany. The lunch hour was busier than
usual at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center, Feb. 21.
Static displays projecting health and wellness information lined the entrance. Community members laced up their tennis
shoes and headed into the brisk air for a quick jaunt around
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heart disease is equally as important.
People with heart disease symptoms are becoming younger
and younger. Age is not always a factor; a lot of times its
lifestyle, she said. But if you understand the risks and are
aware of the symptoms, you have a greater chance to improve
your health.
Russell suggested stopping by the health clinic for more information.
We have displays and fliers on every topic imaginable and
were always there to help.
| by Molly Hayden,
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its splendor, sensitive facial skin requires special treatment.
The high amount of UV-rays, the heat and the increased sweat
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The product is available as a practical roll-on. The balm is

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Blistering summer heat often irritates the sensitive skin of the
eyelids. It starts to swell, itch, or feels tight. With the right eye
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is nothing more than hectically going back and forth between
several tasks. Rather than staying with one task, it is constantly being interrupted to seemingly do something else parallely
causing the brain and soul to suffer from permanent stress.
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good care of himself. That means: Regularly check your basic personal needs, and make sure that they are being met.
Getting sufficient sleep and eating a balanced diet are just
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People who are very busy every day, often do not want to
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body sends us the first signals, we often dismiss them as
temporary and work more to get the job done, says Lins.
People affected by fatigue often have difficulties taking the
time to understand what they perceive as stressful or unbearable in the respective situations. In such cases, the support of a business coach can be helpful: With the help of a
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(djd/pt). People who wear light clothes and go outside during

the transitional season are often in for a negative surprise. All
of a sudden they catch a cold. First symptons are a scratchy
throat. Half of the time, it is a virus infection, caused by cold
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Spring time is flirting time. Sneezing fits, a red nose and puffy eyes can be a real nuisance then. That is not the only reason why you should definitely treat hay fever.
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Women suffering from hay fever feel unattractive

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Dont give in to suffering from hay fever

Hay fever should be treated before it starts to continue looking attractive and feel good in a caf, or at a summer party.
Apart from going through an allergen-desensitizing treatment, many medications are available. Often ant-histamines
are being used. They inhibit the release or the effect of the
messenger histamine that is released in large amounts during
an allergic reaction and causes the annoying inflammations.
However, experience has shown that many patients are still
not free of symptoms, according to Prof. Dr. med. Andr Michael Beer, chief of the naturopathy department of the Ruhr
University in Bochum. Additionally, many patients fear the
classic side effects of fatigue and dryness of the mouth. Natural remedies can be an alternative. The root essence from
the astragalus membranaceus has proven to be a successful treatment of hay fever, says Beer. In Germany, it is an
active ingredient of Allvent which is available at pharmacies
and is used as a dietary supplement as part of the treatment
of seasonal allergic rhinitis. The herbal medicine reduces
the patients responsiveness to pollen and can also be used
prophylactically.
Conceal puffy eyes with make-up
If the allergy has already taken effect, red and puffy eyes can
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out of the refrigerator on your eyes for several minutes. The
lighten the lower eyelid with white or beige kohl. Only add a
dark kohl line to the upper eye lid and accentuate only the
upper eyelashes with waterproof mascara. Use eye shadow
colors in mat grey or beige, and you will quickly look attractive again.
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(djd/pt). Spring and summer are actually the best seasons for
flirting. The hormones are surging, the skin is slightly tanned
and light clothes put the icing on the cake. Unfortunately,
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For years, the P1 was tucked away in a shed, now

it returns to the limelight.
P1-Exhibition: The return of the

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First Porsche on display at the Porsche Museum

for the first time
(dmd). Five years ago, in January 2009, the Porsche Museum
opened its doors for the first time. To celebrate the anniversary,
an extraordinary exhibits is now on display in the museum: the
very first Porsche construction ever, the P1, rediscovered after
116 years. The vehicle was unveiled on January 31.
It must have been impressive back then in 1898. Viennas high
society celebrated its own definition of Art Nouveau. The atmosphere was good and those who could, enjoyed themselves.
And in the midst of all that lust for life, appeared the EggerLohner-electric vehicle C.2 Phaeton, short P1, as one of the
first registered cars on Austrias streets.
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Constructed by Ferdinand Porsche, the electric engine transfered the power of three HP to the wheels. Not bad, also resulting
from the electric vehicles light weight of only 139 kilogram.
Capacity overload increased its power to 5 HP for a short time.
Controlled by a 12-step controller, the sporty vehicle raced
through the glamorous world with a top speed of up to 35 kilometers per hour. The motor had a total coverage of up to 80
kilometers.
Naturally, the revolutionary vehicle was put on display at the international motor vehicle exhibition in Berlin in 1899. And celebrated its first victory on the race track: At the race for electric
vehicles over a length of 40 kilometers with challenging hills,
the P1 came in first with a winning margin of 18 minutes. Due
to technical problems, more than half of its competitors did not
reach the finish line at all.
Porsche AGs chairman of the board unveiled the historic vehicle in the Porsche Museum on January 31.
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The ideal family car combines a lot of room with a lot of comfort and, most importantly, safety for the passengers.
Full-speed into Spring
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Preparing your car for the spring season

(djd/pt). Spring is the right time to make the obligatory
change from winter to summer tires, check the automotive
engineering, and put some lasting effort into the looks and
the long-term value of your vehicle. Or are you thinking about
investing into a new car? HP fans are excited about the latest
releases. Automakers have announced the release of about
120 new models for 2014. Many of them feature an electric
drive in addition to the classic combustion engine. It took
only a few years for hybrid models to become a standard
model offered in all vehicle categories. Plugged into an electric outlet over night, distances of up to 50 kilometers can be
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system, that is easy to install, can already lead to noticeable savings when used in sub-compact car. It stores excess
brake energy in a battery and uses it during the next acceleration. That does not only save fuel, it also causes a strong
air flow and more torque.
What do I do with the winter tires?
Changing from winter to summer tires is part of starting
into spring. But where does the tire set go that isnt in use?
Many car owners out the tires into storage at their car repair
shops. Alternatively, the winter tires can also be stored in
the garage or in the basement, provided you follow the experts tips. Tire experts like Rainer Binder of ReifenDirekt.de
recommend storing tires upright. It is also helpful to move
the tires from time to time to avoid flat tires, explains Binder.
Another possibility to store tires is hanging them on a tire
stands. Storing the tires on top of each other, the most commonly seen method of storing tires, however, is not a good
idea because the weight of three tires rests on the lowermost
tire eventually causing imbalances and other problems.
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vehicle to a professional and invest in a permanent paint

conservation. The Ditec paint conservation, for example, has
proven itself for years in the cold temperatures of the Scandinavian countries and will save you time and money. It is
applied by specially trained experts during a multi-stage process. The car is thoroughly cleaned and polished before the
conservation is applied. During that process, dirt, tar rests
and old coats of wax are completely and thoroughly removed, polishing machines restore a shiny surface. Afterwards,
the pore filler seals the paint pores, followed by the last step,
the application of a lasting, so-called top coat.
Start ecologically into Spring
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A new family car?

The ideal family car combines a lot of room with a lot of comfort and, most importantly, safety for the passengers. One of
the most important decision factors, however, when buying
such a car is its financability with regard to the family budget.
Three-way-financing is especially advantageous. Products,
such as the AutoCredit by the Volkswagen Bank, offer the
buyer low monthly payments and a maximum flexibility concerning financing. At first, the buyer decides how high the
down payment will be. At the end of the agreed upon term
of the loan - between twelve and 54 months - he has three
choices: pay the final installment and buy the vehicle, refinance the rest of the loan for a lower interest rate, or return
the vehicle and select a new one.
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If you dont feel like regularly going to get an expensive car wash, or spending time polishing your car by hand, take your vehicle to a professional and invest in a permanent
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drivers connect with the term tuning. However, optimizing

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want to get the last bit of performance out of their vehicle.
The so-called eco-tuning is becoming more and more popular. Its goals are to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and save money at the same time. With the help of an
individual tuning kit, fuel consumption can be reduced by 20
percent while simultaneously increasing the performance by
up to 35 percent, says car expert Mathias Hhr of mehrleistung.com. The necessary additional control unit is easy to
install and can easily be removed later, when selling the car,
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The latest BMW model is available starting at 35,750 Euro.
BMW 4-series Gran Coup: Two worlds

on four wheels
The new premium middle-class model
mixes dynamics and pragmatism
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(dmd). Until recently, most car buyers had to make a choice

between the esthetics of a coupe, or following their inner
voice telling them that while coupes are gorgeous but not
really practical. That choice has now become a thing of the
past with the availability of BMW 4-series Gran Coup middle-class model.
And it cannot be denied: The third model of the new BMW
4-series has character. The long hood is the dominating feature in front of the passenger compartment that was moved to
the back. The dynamic lines of the cars design clearly state:
I am sportive. The two additional doors perfectly match the
design. The fact that the new model has the same dimensions
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Get a Grip No Matter What the Weather

2014 Buick Regal offers all-weather all-wheel-drive
Along with the technology, safety, and styling enhancements

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newly available advanced all-wheel-drive.
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While those in the Snowbelt, and perhaps many further south this winter, associate all-wheel-drive vehicles with wintery
weather, the Regals on-demand automatic AWD system is
designed to help provide better control in all weather and
road conditions, including dry surfaces.
Using a system that can distribute power both front to rear
and side to side, the Regal is able to shift torque to the
wheels based on vehicle data and driver input. When trekking
through snow and icy conditions better control is achieved
through improved traction and stability with drive to all four
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With power going to all four wheels and the ability to transfer
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James Walter, Regal AWD engineer. This system is constantly monitoring several inputs and anticipating action. It can be
very beneficial in keeping the rear of the car balanced during
an emergency maneuver.
At launch in a straight line, the core of the AWD system splits
the torque approximately 50/50 between the front and rear
wheels. The system is constantly calculating and redistributing the torque. In the Regal GS, selecting the Sport or GS
Interactive Drive Control modes heightens the AWD system
sensitivity and shift up to 15 percent more torque to the rear
wheels for improve traction and stability during performance
driving.
An active Haldex module directs drive to the rear wheels. This
system uses an electronic limited slip differential, or eLSD,
which can rapidly shift torque between the two rear wheels
to make the most of vehicle stability and cornering capability.
A more neutral balance, less torque steer and understeer for
maximum grip results in optimal acceleration, cornering and
handling during performance driving in the Regal GS AWD.
AWD is available on all 2014 Regal models equipped with the
new 2.0L Turbo engine that produces a refined 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Regal is the fourth Buick in
the current lineup to offer AWD, alongside Enclave, Encore,
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The Volvo V60 And S60 Polestar Bring RaceTested Innovation To Real-World Driving
Quickest factory Volvos ever make U.S. debut at 2014
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Special press conference being held today at 11:30am
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V60 sports wagon and S60 sedan models will be available in two colors
345 hp / 369 lbs.-ft T6 power plant, matched with fully
tuned suspension
Coming to U.S. showrooms this summer
The Volvo wagon is most definitely back in the U.S., and together with performance and tuning partner Polestar, 2014
also welcomes the quickest factory Volvos to date: The V60
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Starting with the chassis, upgrades include a more rigid

structure overall, with new springs that are 80 percent stiffer
than those available on the S60 R-Design. High-performance
hlins shock absorbers and 20-inch Polestar-exclusive
wheels round out the customized handling package. For greater stopping power, Polestar has included 14.6-inch ventilated front discs matched with six-piston Brembo calipers, and
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streamlined airflow, as do the new rear spoiler and diffuser.
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Outlook into the future of hybrid engines: The Audi All road Shooting Brake concept car generates happy anticipation.
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activated with a movement of the hand. The exterior design,
especially in the front with its small LED twin headlights on a
single frame radiator grill provides a clear design outlook regarding the next TT-generation.
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Cadillac Introduces 2015 ATS Coupe

Cadillacs first compact luxury Coupe, infused with ATS
sedans agility
2.0L Turbo model is segments lightest, with increased
torque for faster acceleration
Launching in summer 2014, continuing Cadillacs ongoing
expansion
Photo Credit: General Motors
Cadillac today introduced the all-new 2015 ATS Coupe, a quicker and more personal addition to the award-winning ATS
product line. Designed to be lighter, more agile and more engaging than its competitors, it extends Cadillacs product-driven
growth and the brands tradition of dynamic luxury Coupes.
Cadillacs first-ever compact luxury Coupe goes on sale this
summer, offering drivers the choice of rear-wheel drive or allwheel drive, and the power from a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder or a 3.6L six-cylinder. In all combinations, ATS Coupe
takes advantage of its lightweight and strong structure to deliver exhilarating performance with efficiency, with a segmentleading power-to-weight ratio.
The 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is a natural step in the brands
progression, and another distinctive, fun-to-drive and technologically advanced product for a new generation of drivers extending our target groups, said Uwe Ellinghaus, chief marketing
officer, Global Cadillac. It is an exclusively distinctive Ameri-
can alternative, unique in its class, yet delivering a sporty and

sophisticated driving experience rivaling the worlds best.
Like the sedan, the ATS Coupes driving dynamics are rooted in mass efficiency, which helps make it one of Cadillacs
lightest and most agile models ever and the lightest car in
the compact luxury Coupe segment. The 2.0L Turbo engine is
upgraded from the current ATS sport sedan to deliver nearly 14
percent more torque, taking it to 295 lb-ft (400 Nm). This gives
the standard ATS Coupe an advantage in power and weight
over similarly equipped Coupes such as the BMW 428i.
Greater torque means greater pulling power, for a greater feeling of responsiveness at low speeds, and helps the ATS Coupe
achieve an estimated 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds.
More power with less weight is always a better combination
for performance, and the ATS Coupe offers one of the best power-to-weight ratios in the segment, making it feel lighter, more
direct and responsive, said David Leone, Cadillac executive
chief engineer. Engineers vetted the ATSs performance on the
track, and the Coupe benefits from that exhaustive validation
all matched with Cadillacs trademark refinement.
Elements that contribute to the ATS Coupes balanced performance and responsive characteristics include:
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A driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension is available and includes Magnetic Ride Control, a mechanical limited-slip differential, high-capacity engine cooling system and 18-inch
summer-performance tires. Magnetic Ride Control is a realtime damping system that delivers more precise body motion
control. It reads the road and can change damping every

millisecond.
Advanced safety features
ATS Coupe delivers the same safety technologies found in the ATS
Sedan. Additionally, Cadillac provides available advanced safety
based on Cadillacs control and alert strategy, which employs up
to two cameras, eight ultrasonic sensors and six radar signals to
help prevent crashes.
The safety features bolster driver vision and awareness of road hazards, and can even help the driver avert potential crashes. In certain situations, Cadillacs advanced crash-avoidance systems, such
as automatic braking, can pre-fill and automatically apply braking in
response to potential hazards.
Among the most sophisticated of the features is Fr ont and Rear Automatic Braking. It relies on radar, camera and ultrasonic technology to help the driver prevent front and rear low-speed collisions via a
progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary.
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Many of the advanced safety features are bundled in the Driver

Awareness and Driver Assist Packages. The Driver Awareness
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Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist new to
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Intellibeam high-beam control
Front and rear park assist
Rear-vision camera with dynamic guidelines.
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The Driver Assist package is available on Performance and

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Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Collision Preparation
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
Electronic Park Brake
Front and Rear Automatic Braking
Enhanced Side Blind Zone Alert new to Cadillac for 2015
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Full-color head-up display.
The advanced technologies complement other ATS safety features, including eight standard air bags, safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak electronic stability control
system with full-function traction control and four-wheel disc
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9a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Deer and Sea Eagle on

Grafenwoehr Training Area
The Federal Forest Office is responsible for the care of the

wildlife stock and the forest. Forest rangers in nine forest
districts care for the training area. The total number of deer
can only be estimated and inferred from the number of animals shot each year which is approximately 2,000. Hunts are
conducted as individual hunts during range down times. Passionate hunters pay several thousand Euro for the trophies of
grand old deer. Large driven hunts are held towards the end
of the year to quickly and aggressively correct the deer population and to reach the required number of killed animals.
Americans, such as the chief of Range Control, Lt. Col. An-
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drew Green or Fred Valiere from Joint Multinational Training

Command are regularly invited by chief of the Federal Forest
Office, Forest Director Ulrich Maushake, to participate in the
hunts. During a driven hunt, the deer is slowly and without
panic guided towards the raised stands. Wild boars, deer and
other huntable wildlife are shot in deer haven.
The sea eagle is a protected species and has found a home
on the wide ranges of the training area. An independent population of sea eagles is living on the training area since the
end of the 1980s. Protected by the military safety zones and
the special care of the forest rangers and the environmental
office of the US Army Garrison Bavaria, the eagles have successfully raised their offspring year by year. Sea eagles reach
an impressive wing span of 2.4 meters and are the largest
European birds of prey. The strictly protected and rare eagles
profit from the rich wildlife on the training area and live on deceased wildlife and the bowels of the animals after the hunts.
Grafenwoehr, Germany American Soldiers often call

Grafenwoehr Training Area deer haven. Gun shots and the
roar of cannons do not conflict with deer and the fauna, on
the contrary: The training area is the area with the largest
deer population in Germany. Large herds roam through the
forests and can be seen browsing on the wide open fields,
completely unimpressed by military operations. The fact that
the training area is off limits to the public and the fact that the
spacious safety zones and impact areas are free of people,
have a positive impact on the wildlife stock.
| Pets
Dog and Baby

How Does it Work?
You dont have to give your dog away if you get pregnant. But
you have to prepare him for the new family member. You have
to teach your dog from the very beginning that it must become
part of the pack. Then your dog will not relate those changes to
the baby and the baby wont be a reason for jealousy.
Establish a regular pack order: You and your husband are the
leaders of the pack and set the rules. Your dog is a helper in
the pack -- he watches out, signals danger, helps. And the baby
takes the non-competitive role of the puppy that can do what it
pleases as long as it follows the your and your helpers rules.
As of now, dont allow your dog to bee disobedient, be strict
and consistent. NEVER hit your dog -- whether with the hand,
foot, or with things. You need a lot of patience. Admonish and
help your dog more than ever to ensure he really understands
what it is you expect from him. Practice Stop and let go with
dogs who like to defend their things.
Assign distinct spaces before the baby arrives: the babys bed,
the changing table are off-limits for the dog. Go into the (still
empty) babys room with him several times a day, do something
in the room but watch your dog. Your dog must learn now that
this room is not his territory but that he is only a guest there and
that he cannot get comfortable there.
Photo Credit: Alexandra Walberer
Never leave your baby and your dog alone with each other
and without supervision!
When you are present, your dog will always allow you to be the
boss. But once you have left the room, he will naturally assume
your role. And then he wants to implement what he has seen
and learned from you and will start correcting the baby. You
must always keep that under control. Protect your dog from the
babys encroachments. If a baby, happily squealing, squeezes
a dogs fur or nose, the dog does not think that this is funny and
he also does NOT consider that playing. Help him, protect
your dog before he has to that himself! NEVER let your baby get
close with his or her face to the dogs face. Also, do not take
your babys little hand and stroke the dogs fur with it. Your dog
will misunderstand that. A dog does not always take the last
place in the family hierarchy and it does not have to take abuse
from a toddler , or allow a toddler to take things away from him.
That is life-threatening for children and for dogs (the children
will be hurt and the dogs are then put to sleep, sold. or beaten.)
So teach both: Teach your dog that the baby is a puppy that
you take care of and train yourself and that his only task is to
protect thee puppy from harm when you tell him to do so. But
also teach your baby from Day 1 that the dog is your trusted
and respected helper and family member who will not be hurt,
and that only you have the right to admonish the dog. You decide what the dog and what the baby may do. Never forget that
a dog is an animal of prey. Every small, cute dog has a biting
power of 790 kg and a dog that bites changes everything -- for
you, your baby and for the dog.
| by Alexandra Walberer
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Facility & Road/Openings/

Construction/Closures
Army Community
Service (ACS)
Rose Barracks road closures & detours

Partial and total road closures are to be expected during the
following dates for road construction for District Heating for
several buildings. Detour signs will be posted when necessary.
70th Artillery Street
Now-14 March: One lane open for traffic
Soldier & Family

Assistance Center
20 March: Education Fair, 10
a.m.1 p.m., Rose Barracks,
Bldg 165
Community Highlights
Its tax time!
Tax Centers are the easiest way to file your taxes for free. Last
tax season, tax centers in Bavaria processed 10,220 tax returns, saving more than $1.5 million in commercial preparation
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filing deadline for the tax year is 15 April, but the overseas filing
deadline is 16 June. Click here for contact info and tax filing
document requirements. Tower Barrack Tax Center: Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-noon, 15 p.m. Bldg. 216, First Floor: Tax Center DSN
475-9258, CIV 09641-83-9258. Rose Barracks Tax Center:
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bldg. 245, First Floor: Tax Center DSN
476-2714, CIV 09662-83-2714.
The German-American Volksfest is back
13 Aug: Great news! Weve just learned that the 56th annual
German-American Volksfest will be held Aug. 13 at U.S. Army
Garrison Bavaria. So make your plans to attend.
Army Emergency Relief begins again
Nov15 May: The Army Emergency Relief (AER) program in
underway. All units within USAG Bavaria geographic footprint
are requested to provide an AER Representatives. For questions please contact Mrs. Christine Nunez-Stolz, DSN: 475-6133
St. Paddys Day Party
15 March: 10 p.m.2 a.m. at the Tower Barracks Warrior Zone,
Bldg. 153. As the saying goes, Everyones Irish on St. Patricks
Day! The Tower Barracks Warrior Zone is hosting its annual St.
Paddys Day Party. With BOSS providing snack food/beverage
resale and a live DJ, youre likely to find gold at the end of rainbow. Youre also highly encouraged to wear Green.
Womens History Month Celebration
21 March: Come join in the celebration of Womans History
Month with the Bavaria Military Community. 12 p.m, 21 March
at the Tower Theater. This is a free event hosted by the 7th
Army NCO Academy aimed at recognizing the contributions
and sacrifices made by Woman to our society. Guest speaker: Ms. Judith Brown. This years theme: Women of Character,
Courage and Commitment.
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Military and Family Life

Consultants are here for you
Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals, couples,
families, and groups. They are
designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to
Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning
from deployments. To contact
a military life consultant, call
Rose Barracks 0152-02940761 / 017-4147-6846 or Tower Barracks 0152-0293-4290
/ 0152-0241-5226, Mon-Fri, 8
a.m.8 p.m.
25 March: Coping With Transition, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.,
Rose Barracks, Bldg 322
Exchange News
Starbucks Now Open
Starbucks is now open at the
Tower Barracks Exchange Mall.
Starbucks operating hours will
be Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free military-only
comic book: Thor
Thor: the Asgardian Thunder
God is starring in a new, military-exclusive, FREE comic book
from Marvel Custom Solutions
and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The 32-page
comic features Thor defending
New York City from the fearsome Frost Giant. Pick up a free
copy at your local Exchange
Main Store and Retail Store.
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Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation

2014 Grafenwoehr Rugged Terrain
Obstacle Run deadline extended
19 March: The 2nd Annual Grafenwoehr Rugged Terrain
Obstacle Runs deadline has been extended! Emphasis is
placed on community member participation. The cross-country
obstacle run is a test of strength and camaraderie that includes
various stages such as a mud crawl, rock climb and balance
beam track. Remember there is NO onsit
Sundays are Family Bowling days
Sundays: Every Sunday from 28 p.m. at the Tower Barracks
Bowling Center, kids bowl for $1 and adults bowl for $2.25. At
the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, we offer All you can Bowl
for one low price. Call the Bowling Centers for more details.
Intramural Soccer League Registration
131 March: Register now for the upcoming Intramural Level
Soccer League, both company and battalion level. Stop by your
local fitness center for more information and to sign up today.
DSN 475-8207, CIV 09641-83-8207
Bavarian Ski Club trip to Austria
2123 March: Join the Bavarian Ski Club for an incredible
weekend to the resort / ski town of Bad Gastein, Austria, March
2123. The resort boasts 201 km of ski runs with 44 lifts. Cost
is 270 and includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast and
dinner each day, a 2-day lift ticket and transportation to/from
the Graf commissary with sandwiches and beverages on the
bus. To sign up, contact Steve Derr at DSN 476-3418, Civ. 0162296-0979, or email steven_derr@hotmail.com. All snowboard &
ski levels welcome! Like us on Facebook for trip updates and
additional information about upcoming club meetings.
Soccer Coachs & Officials Clinic
31 March3 April: 6-9 p.m. at Tower Barracks, Bldg. 539. If you
love the game of Soccer, but the game is starting to pass you
by, it might be time to hang up those cleats and start officiating.
There is a shortage of qualified officials for all sports and it
would be great if you came out and gave officiating Soccer a

try while making some extra money on the side. Stop by your
local fitness center for more information and to sign up today.
Was ist Los?

Flea markets
Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the
building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not take place on German holidays.
Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443
Nuremburg, Groparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstrae,
corner Humboldtstrae.
Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224
Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern
Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trdel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the
Globus DITY store, Pommernstrae 4.
Bicycle Fair: Rad 14
15 & 16 March: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days, in 90762 Frth,
Stadthalle, Rosenstrae 50, ph 0911-749-120 (ca. 10 km /
6 miles west of Nrnberg). Admission is 5 pp; children
under 14 are free. Spring is upon us, and its time to get fit
again. One of the easiest ways to do so is riding a bike. This
fair shows you all the latest trends, including the modern
e-bikes (electric bikes, or pedelecs in German). There will
also be information about travelling on bicycles (Radreisen).
Artisan Easter Market
16 March: 10 a.m.5 p.m., in 95463 Bindlach, in the Brenhalle, Hofackerstrae (ca. 7 km / 4 miles north of Bayreuth).
This market poses a great chance for local artisans to display and sell their exquisite goods, made from a large variety of materials, as well as dolls, teddy bears, homemade
jams and liqueurs. In addition, extremely delicious cakes
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and Torten are being sold, and many activities for children
and adults will keep you entertained. Admission is 2.50
pp.
Spring has Sprung
20 March: Today is Vernal Equinox, or the start of spring.
Today, the number of hours in the daytime is the same as
the number of hours in the night-time. Look at this lovely
animation to see how the Earth travels around the sun and
how it is related to equinoxes and solstices.
Starkbierfest
22 March: in Pressath, Stadthalle at 8 p.m. Entrance at 7
p.m. Entrance fee will be 3. The Pressather Musikanten will
play Bavarian music and modern style music. For reservation please contact Gerlinde Reich@t-online.de.
IVV Volksmarch
22 & 23 March: 7 a.m.midday both days, in 91330 Eggolsheim (ca. 21 km / 13 miles SE of Bamberg). Start and
end point is the Eggerbach-Halle on Josef-Kolb-Strae 10a.
Finish time is 4 p.m. both days. Two distances are available,
5km and 10km, both of which are suitable for baby buggies.
Fee is 2 pp, with prize its 4 pp. The prize is a 20cm-high
Easter bunny on an egg.
Street Market: Mittefastenmarkt
23 March: 10:30 a.m.6 p.m., in 92637 Weiden, Altstadt
(historic city center) / Fugngerzone (pedestrian zone).
Click for a map of suggested car parks.
Easter Market
23 March: 11 a.m.5 p.m., in 92277 Hohenburg, at the Rathaus = town hall, Marktplatz 19. Hohenburg borders onto
the northern end of Hohenfels Training Area. It is ca. 30 km
/ 18 miles north of Hohenfels if you drive around the HTA,
via Schmidmhlen.
Fresh Produce/ Farmers Markets

Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets
are usually held the day prior.
In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7

a.m.12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.
In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.1
p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh
produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every
first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on
Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets.
In 96047 Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.6 p.m., on
Maxplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
In 92318 Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere
Marktstrae. Thursday 10 a.m.7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.1 p.m.
In 92331 Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.midday, Friday 26 p.m.
In 93047 Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.1 p.m., at the
Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brcke / Iron Bridge).
Closest car park is Unterer Whrd (and a short walk across
Eiserne Brcke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Whrd (walk across
the Steinerne Brcke / Stone Bridge and turn left).
In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m.
12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes
Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).
In 97070 Wrzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.1 p.m., on
Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
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Ice Hockey
World Championship Test
Game for
Team USA
Nuremberg, Germany -- On May 6, 2014
Team USA, staffed with many top-class NHL
players will play against the German ice hockey national team at the ARENA NRNBERGER VERSICHERUNG in Nuremberg. It will be
the last test game prior to the start of the world
championships and promises to be a highclass competition.
Last test for the US national ice hockey team: Four days prior
to the first game at the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships in Minsk/Belarus(May 9-25), team USA will play against
Germany at the ARENA NRNBERGER VERSICHERUNG in
Nuremberg against Team Germany. Pat Cortina, coach of the
German team, is expecting a difficult opponent: The North
Americans are top-class players. We have to prepare for a hard
fight against a young and highly motivated team.
After seven years, it will be the first national ice hockey match
at the ARENA NRNBERGER VERSICHERUNG. Both teams
leave for Belarus the next day so that fans can look forward
Ticket information
Members of the US military receive a ten percent discount
on the admission fees. To order tickets, and for more information about the game and details about the scheduled
bus transportation, contact the USAG Bavaria Outdoor
Recreation Center at DSN 475-8529, CIV 09641-83-8529,
or by e-mail to anita.guenther.ln@mail.mil.
to seeing two teams in top form, playing with their top players.
With Team USA, we offer fans a true ice hockey treat shortly before the start of the world championships, says Jrgen
Fottner, general manager of the ARENA NRNBERGER VERSICHERUNG.
Since the NHL season will already be over, some of the top
players od the worlds best ice hockey league are expected
to be on the team. The game offers US military members in
Bavaria a great chance to see their favorite players on the ice.
Complimenting the great event on the ice, is an entertainment
program that visitors can enjoy starting at 3 p.m. in Noahs
Beach Garden and in the auditorium next to the ARENA. While
the beer garden is inviting folks to come and linger, enjoying
spring temperatures, the German Railroad Museum and the Tucherland, Nurembergs only in- and outdoor playground offer a
large program for families with a jumping castle, face painting
and more. Young and old can also take a personal souvenir
photo at the Raabe photo shop. Stay curious -- more events
are in the planning!
| by Oliver Drrbeck
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Auerbach celebrate
700 years anniversary
Photo Credit: Sabine Wiesent
Auerbach, Germany The mining town of Auerbach is in

the middle of celebrating its 700th anniversary. The year began with a giant laser show and an Auerbach Hymn that
had been especially composed for this event. The anniversary
year has been planned by a working group since 2012. At
the Auerbach town hall, Lidwina Pfab, Tina Schwendner, Tanja Tauber and intern Marina Schwemmer put their heart and
soul into planning the logistics of the anniversary events while
continuing their regular day to day administrative work.
Their biggest challenge were the seating charts for the large
events that were subject to a fee to include performances
by DAltneihauser Feierwehrkapelln, Konstantin Wecker, the
Prussian Chamber Orchestra, and the rock opera Faust. Tickets are available online for all events. And the seating charts
can be viewed online as well and those had to be coordinated.
We had never done that before, explains Pfab. So how do
you go about it?
At first, helpers marked the dimensions of the stage at the

Helmut-Ott-Auditorium with duct tape. Then, the chairs were
put up. Employees of the public services department were
allowed to test them. How many people fit into one block, how
many on the bleachers. We quickly noticed that there was
no room for speculation. So they tested, counted and then
drew a plan.
For the outdoor events, the Lower Market was measured and
a second plan was drawn for the Helmut-Ott-Auditorium in
case the outdoor event had to be moved there due to rain. It
had to be the same exact seating chart, with the same amount
of possibilities and three different categories of seats, A, B or
C. Garden chairs, like the ones used last summer during the
outdoor performance of Faust, or folding chairs? The latter
were chosen and the ladies determined that the space from
chair to chair was 1.1 meters which allowed them to calculate
how many chairs could be put in one row and one block.
Experience early summer in the magic of
Ambergs World Theater

The Fall of the Winter King
a historic city play with music
May 23 - June 9, 2014

Mariahilfberg Church
Info and reservations: Tourist Info Amberg Hallplatz 2 92224 Amberg Phone: 09621-10233 www.tourismus.amberg.de
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Escape routes had to remain empty and there had to be a

space between the chairs and the sidewalk. Endless possibilities, calculated on the computer until the final plans were finished and can now be used during the ticket sale. Auerbachs
webpage (www.auerbach.de) lists all large and small events,
ticket sales have started, and tickets can be booked there.
The highlight will definitely be the large anniversary weekend in
July. From July 4 - 6, the inner city of Auerbach will turn into a
party mile. On Sunday, a large parade with 65 floats and walking groups will portray 700 years past and present.
Photo Credit: Sabine Wiesent
Auerbach has 8.900 inhabitants, a historic old town which is

registered on The Hague List and a town where you can start
and raise a family. That is the mining town of Auerbach, located
in the most Northern part of Amberg-Sulzbach County, embedded into the beautiful landscape between the Jurassic Sea and
the Veldensteiner Forest.
Bishop Otto, the Holy, first founded the Michelfeld Benedictine Monastery in 1119. He bequeathed almost all towns of the
area, to include Urbach, the town along the creek where the
aurochs could often be found, to the monastery Michelfeld. The
abbot and his monks did not like the market that was soon
established around the monastery. Therefore, they asked the
bishop and emperor to transfer it from Michelfeld to Auerbach
in 1144. A separate parish was established and a settlement
of houses grew around the church of St. John, the Baptist. To
date, that footprint has practically remained unchanged and
can be seen in the old town. People made their money with the
ore that was recovered in and around Auerbach and processed
in the many hammer mills. It was also the basis for the many
trade relations with the metropolises of the time. Patrician families from Nuremberg moved to Auerbach and in 1314, Ludwig,
the Bavarian granted city rights to Auerbach.
Today, Auerbach is located at the most Northern border of the
Oberpfalz government district, bordering Middle and Upper
Franconia. Auerbach is lovable and worth living in, says Mayor Joachim Neu. Here, people still know each other, speak
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with one another on the street, and stick together. And they
are looking forward to the 700th anniversary and many guests
that will celebrate with them.
| by Sabine Wiesent
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Restaurant - Hostel
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Authentic Bavarian Food
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Special arrangements for birthday parties,
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Call us or send an e-mail for details!
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Stores open on Jubilate Market Sunday

Weiden, Germany A number of stores open their doors on
Jubilate Market Sunday, May 11, inviting shoppers to take a
stroll through Weidens beautiful downtown.
Starting at 10.30 a.m. you can start looking for bargains, shopping and enjoying the atmosphere. Like every year, you can
expect many booths and a wide variety of goods.
Photo Credit: ProWeiden
PRO WEIDEN will also be participating. The city marketing

association is organizing this years fashion show. Exclusive
Go to www.proweiden.de or pick up one of the flyers on

display throughout the city for general information and
for detailed information on the stage program.
spring fashion trends will not only excite fashion fans. Festive,
chic, modern, and classic fashion, following this years motto
Summer feeling promise visitors an entertaining and unique
Mothers Day trip to Weiden. Needless to say, PRO WEIDEN
has prepared a small surprise for all mothers.
Additional entertainment will be provided by a large show program. Whether dancing or singing, there is something for everyone. Many stores will open their doors from 1-6 p.m. to provide
you with a chance to go on a shopping spree. In addition to
the stores in downtown Weiden, many other stores throughout
Weidens city will be open. Enjoy a special Mothers Day in the
historic city. The City of Weiden and PRO WEIDEN wish you a
good time!
| by Andrea Janker
Our Indian cook spoils you

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We would be pleased to take reservations for company events, birthday parties and more.
Special highlight: lunch menus Monday Saturday.
Wiesenstr 1, 92637 Weiden, Telephone: 0157/30361661
More information: ganesha-weiden.de
OPENING HOURS: 11 am 2 pm
and 5 am 11 pm
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Nofi-Lauf The Upper Palatinate

Company Run
Registration fees
until May 17, 2014: 16,50 per person
Late registration is not possible.
Benefits
Net time measurement with chip; T-shirts for participants; one
beverage and noodles or chili; online certificate, team photo
sponsored by fotopuzzle.de
Award ceremony
at approx. 8 p.m. on the compound of the horticultural show
Changing rooms/showers
Shower tents provided by the fire department
Public Runners Party
on the compound of the horticultural show
Issue of race numbers

Tuesday, May 27, 6-8 p.m., Der Neue Tag office building, Media Room, Weigelstrae 16, 92637 Weiden
Wednesday, May 28, 4-6 p.m., Tirschenreuth Town Hall, Maximilianplatz (start and finish)
The run
Employees of companies, public administrations and government agencies from the entire Northern Oberpfalz region.
Runners must not be registered by their company. To qualify
for an award, at least three members of a team must cross the
finish line. However, single runners or teams of two employees
will also be clocked. All runners start at the same time and will
complete the 6.3 kilometer-long route. Time is clocked by a
micro chip that must be attached to the shoe laces. The chips
will be issued with the race number. The Olympic idea is the
basis of the event: Taking part is what matters!
Points of contact
Martin Neuhaus, Norbert Tannhuser,
Phone: 0961-303-2010
The patrons
Mayor
Franz Stahl,
TIR
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Natural Monument Devils Cave Pottenstein

The Devils Cave near Pottenstein
The Devils Cave, the largest and most significant stalactite cave in
the Frnkische Schweiz region is located 1.5 km southeast of the
mountain town of Pottenstein, directly adjacent to B-470.
A large parking area, a rock terrace with a caf, a beautiful view
into the Weihersbach Valley and many hiking paths that lead directly to the cave, along with many sights along Pottensteins adventure mile turn a visit of the gave into an interesting experience
for everybody.
Every year, 160.000 visitors are guided on a 1.5 kilometer-long
path through the great vugs of the cave with its unique stalactites
Emperor Barbarossa, Crucifixion Group, Goliath, or Tree.
The cavern entrance is also fascinating. Through a small, romantic
rock maze, visitors return to the cave entrance. The skeleton of a
cave bear reminds visitors of the many discoveries of fossil bones
in this cavern.
Photo Credit: Zweckverband Teufelshhle
The new LED-equipped lighting system, combined with a

light show and a sound system, presents the cavern and
its stalactites in completely new and unexpected dimensions.
Tours (also available in English and French) take place between
Easter and All -Saints Day daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A tour lasts
45 minutes. Special tours, for example for kids, about geology, or
bat tours, also take place regularly. The special tour A special
look at the Devils Cave - a tour on secret paths is held every last
Friday of the month at 5 p.m. and takes 1.5 hrs. Due to the limited
number of participants, reservations must be made. For more information, call the caverns cash desk at CIV 09243-208.
Therapy in the Devils Cave
The Devils Cave is a member of the German Therapeutic Cavern
Detailed information for our guests

is available at the
Tourism Office
91278 Pottenstein
Phone: 09243-70841
www.pottenstein.de
www.teufelshoehle.de
Association. Since the mid 1980s, rest cures for patients with respiratory illnesses are being offered in three therapy rooms, located
far away from the visitors. Attended by specialized staff, patients
with asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, allergic skin diseases, or croup
are being treated here. The treatment of kids suffering from whooping cough has also been very successful. Rest cures are offered
daily from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2-4 p.m. from Easter to the end
of October. Patients need a medical certificate from their attending
physician, or from one of the certified doctors in Pottenstein to go
through the therapy. For more information and to register, contact
the Kurverwaltung (spa administration) Pottenstein at CIV 0924370841, or go to www.teufelshoehle.de und www.spelaeo.de
Culture in the Devils Cave
For years, the cavern has served as a great location for entertaining, sophisticated concerts and plays. Famous comedians regularly perform in the Devils Cave from May through October. The
current program is available at the Kurverwaltung, the caves cash
desk and online at www.teufelshoehle.de. The event series Culture in the Devils Cave has long become a permanent fixture in
the annual regional calendar of events. In 2013, a new event series
called Childrens Culture in the Devils Cave, especially designed
for children and families, was established.
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Phone: 09243-208 (Cave cash desk)
Phone: 09243-70841 (Cave administration - Town hall)
Fax: 09243-208 or 70840
E-Mail: info@teufelshoehle.de
Internet: www.teufelshoehle.de, www.pottenstein.de, www.
jurahoehlen.de
one of the longest

stalactite caves in Germany
Tours, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Restaurant bus parking
Pottensteins adventure mile
Area with the largest number of
breweries in the world!
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Tour the trains once enjoyed by royalty at the DB Museum.
Static models and exhibits show how the railway started.
DB Museum highlights
the history of train travel
NUREMBERG, Germany German trains are synonymous with
clockwork efficiency, but it wasnt always that way. The Deutsche Bahn Museum, here, takes visitors through 200 years of
history that produced the bustling, reliable system travelers enjoy today.
The documentation and photo archive display showcases

over 70,000 individual items covering operating manuals from
locomotives, technical drawing of railway vehicles and installations, financial reports through the years and a collection of
graphics and posters enticing the public to ride the rails.
The bahn was born when a steam train made a six-kilometer

run from Nuremberg to the neighboring town of Fuerth in December 1835.
Apart from the growth of the trains themselves, the exhibition

charts economic and social changes that came with it the
evolution of the railway, including progresses made in travel
comfort, and improvements in the working condition of the
railway employees. These changes are featured in absorbing
multimedia presentations.
Bragging rights followed with the opening of the Royal Bavarian

Railway Museum in 1899. Over a century later, the museum,
now called the DB Museum, boasts an impressive history of
train travel throughout Germanys history.
Spread over two stories, the exhibition spans two centuries and
explains the interaction of the railway with technology and commerce, politics and culture. Old steam engines of yesteryear,
combined with the futuristic ICE trains will pique the interest of
any train enthusiast as they travel throughout history.
Slip back in time with the royal train made for King Ludwig II of
Bavaria, the oldest steam locomotive in Germany still in its original state, and rest your weary bones in a 19th century waiting
room reserved exclusively for a person of the highest rank.
A recently added section covering the railways in the Nazi era,
with full size carriages and engines, as well as scaled-down
models and plenty of information, will quell knowledge-seekers
thirst for World War II history.
The trip down memory lane continues with an exhibition housing
documents, uniforms and propaganda of the last century, including modeled ticket booths and antiquated ticket machines.
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The museum is a family affair and children will particularly

enjoy the Railway Experience area, where theyre encouraged learn through interactive, hands-on exhibits. Its not just
for kids, though. Adults can easily make their own fun in this
exhibit, as well.
The museum is located at Lessingstrasse 6, 90443 Nuremberg (easily accessible by train) and is closed on Mondays.
Ticket prices are 5 euros for adults, and 2.50 euros for children 6-17. Children under 6 are free.
A family pass is also available, which includes 2 adults and up
to 4 children, for 10 euros. The audio guide is an extra euro
and well worth it.
As an added bonus, museum-goers receive a reduced rate
when traveling by DB rail or the VGN public transport system.
Present your train ticket upon arrival for a discounted entrance rate.
| by Molly Hayden,
That simple journey would soon catapult Germany into the Industrial Age.
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Dublins historical Kilmainham Gaol, pictured here, is an old prison worth visiting during your stay in this historic European city.
DUBLIN -- Having lived in Germany for three and half years, it

was a nice break to visit a destination where the locals spoke a
language I could understand. In Dublin, Ireland, the people are
friendly, the food satisfying, and the culture memorable. Definitely take the hop over to the island of Ireland before leaving
Europe. Heres a destination you can knock out in a four-day
weekend, but easily extend into a seven -day excursion if you
venture outside the city a few afternoons. Either way, your visit
will be chockfull of sites and tours.
Top 5 Tips:
Waldschnke
am Hirschpark
1. Bring an umbrella, pack layers and wear good walking

shoes. The weather is perpetually damp and chilly, especially during the spring months. Its no wonder wool is popular here. Check out the Aran Island sweaters.
Daily lunch and dinner menus with our well-known venison dishes and
delicacies. Home-made Oberpfalz donuts, cakes and tarts daily.
We are looking forward to hosting your

family events, birthday, wedding, etc.
There is a deer park and a playground
for our little guests.
The innkeepers Betty and Bernhard Geitner and their team

are looking forward to your visit.
Heinzhof 5 bei Hausen 92289 Ursensollen Phone 09628-91153
www.waldschaenke-heinzhof.de closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
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Photo Credit: Tina MacDonald, USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs
Commentary: Your four-day weekend guide

to Dublin, Ireland
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2. Purchase the Dublin Pass upon arrival. This pass can be

purchased for 1, 2, 3 or 6 days and will allow you free
entry to 32 of the citys sites for a value of 39-105 euros
depending on the length of your visit. Also, you will have
free airport transfer via coach bus to the city center. Visit
www.dublinpass.ie for the details. (Note: I have shared the
single adult entry fees for the city sites in this article in
case you choose not to purchase the Dublin Pass).
3. Find hotel accommodations close to the city center, somewhere between the Custom House and Merrion Square
(designated as D1 and D2 respectively). When planning
your accommodations, its important to know that the city
center is compact and offers plenty of options within walking distance to just about everything interesting in Dublin.
4. Try the traditional food offered at your hotel or local eatery.
The full breakfast is comprised of meat (bacon, sausage
and black/white pudding), eggs, vegetable (tomato), bean,
potato and bread. It will help you make it through the cold,
damp morning and give you the energy to walk your way
through the city. Bangers and mash, stew, fish and chips,
and sammies (sandwiches) are all good choices for lunch
fare to keep up your energy as the day fades to night.
5. Use the Dublin bus system to travel from/to the airport or
to get to a location that you deem too far to walk. Its easy
to understand, bus drivers will help and the systems routes are reasonably priced. A trip to and from the airport to
Dublin city center -- about a 30-minute ride -- is 6 euros.
Visit www.dublinsightseeing.ie for more. Remember, traffic
comes from the right side, so be sure to stand on the correct side of the street for the bus.
Without much time or effort you can view what this city has to
offer. A quick five-minute walk will lead you to the statue of literary genius James Joyce (read his Dubliners for more). Keep
going and walk toward the General Post Office on OConnell
Street, one of the many historical buildings of interest in the
city center. If you head down any of the side streets, you will
find plenty of shopping and food options. Cross over the Quays
(pronounced Keys) along the Liffey and you will find Trinity College. Enjoy the campus, take a tour and stop in the library to
view the Book of Kells (10 euros). If you enjoy old books, its
amazing to walk through. The Long Room of the library smells
of musk and paper with its 200,000 books.
In Dublin, theres no shortage of food or drink. For that Irish
pub feel, try Grogans or Kehoes, and for fab whole food sandwiches, head to Cornucopia -- all located close to the Grafton
Street area.
Other highlights along your walk through the city include the
Oscar Wilde Memorial at Merrion Square and beautiful St.
Stephens Green. You can begin making your walk back to the
Quays by walking along Grafton St. to shop or use Kildare St.
and visit the National Museums and libraries. I ended up doing
both but on different days, so take your time and do what you
like.
Next, take the customary tourist photo outside of the Temple
Bar and then go in and imbibe of the spirits. In Dublin, Guinness is the beer of choice. Drink it only if you know you like it,
though. It does taste a bit better in Ireland than anywhere else.
If you dont prefer the taste of Guinness, choose Smithwicks
(pronounced Smith-icks). Its a red ale beer that is a lighter
option. Ask for a beer anywhere in Ireland and youll likely be
served Guinness.
Make your way back to the hotel after this eventful day and
prepare for an evening show at the Abbey Theatre. I enjoyed
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Tickets for shows
begin at 20 euros, depending on the show and/or seats. Visit
www.abbeytheatre.ie for more.
The second day, venture outside of the city of Dublin. Search
for a day tour that fits your interest. County Meath, for example,
is a good destination of choice. The Boyne Valley in Coun-
Kemnather Strae 18 95469 Speichersdorf

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ty Meath is known for Slane Castle, Newgrange, Hill of Tara,

Knowth, among many other interesting sites and ruins. Newgrange, said to be an ancient passage tomb, is best visited
during the winter solstice. However, it offers plenty for tourists
to enjoy year round. Coach bus tours begin at about 35 euros
for a tour of this area.
Upon return of the excursion, take the liberty to eat and drink
your way through a few more recommended restaurants and
pubs. Leo Burdocks Fish and Chips located by Christchurch, Kennedys on Westland Row, Whelans past St. Stephens
Green, and Oliver St. John Gogartys in Temple Bar are just a
few options to consider.
Day three, pick up the local bus and ride to the Kilmainham
Gaol (pronounced Kill-mane-um Jail). It is worth the 6 euro ticket for the tour of this historic jail. Then, cross over the Quays
to the Dublin Zoo (16.50 euros) in Phoenix Park. Be sure to plan
on spending a few hours wandering through the park and the

zoo, though. It is said to have plenty to occupy an afternoon.
End the afternoon by visiting the Old Jameson Distillery, 14
euros for the tour. After the taste testing, walk your way through
the Legal Quarter toward the Jervis Shopping Center and find
souvenirs or other local goods. Once retail therapy is complete,
I encourage you to prepare for another evening of culture at
the Gate Theatre. Prices and availability vary so be sure to visit
www.gatetheatre.ie for details.
On the fourth day, wander over the Quays via the Liffey Boardwalk and visit St. Patricks Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral
and Dublinia (7.50 euros), the Viking/Medieval area (which includes Dublin Castle for 4.50 euros) and the Old City Walls.
Afterwards, make your way over to the Guinness Factory/Storehouse for a fun tourist stop. Its a bit more pricey, beginning
at 15 euros for the tour, but its self-paced and you receive a
complimentary pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar.
There are many more sites, tours, ruins and activities to take
advantage of while visiting this historic European city. Remember, the Hop On/Hop Off Bus is an option if you dont have
time to wander through, but I dont recommend it. Go out and
search for the adventure by foot. It will prove to be well worth
the time and effort.
BruWirt Restaurant and Brewery in Weidens Old Town!

Traditional dishes and typical Bavarian specialties served fresh from the kitchen
during opening hours. Changing weekly offers and popular monthly promotions.
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| Food & Drink

Fruity rice salad is an exotic
change of the menu.
Fruity rice salad is light, delicious and easy to prepare

(djd/pt). Rice salads are ideal for hosts because they are easy and
quickly to prepare. That way, the cook has the time to enjoy and
participate in the party while putting a fruity, hip culinary delicacy
on the dinner table. Rice salads are also very practical if additional
guests appear at the dinner table because the new packages from
Mllers Mhle come in zip lock bags and have a window that allows you to see how much rice is left in the package. If you do not
need the entire portion of rice, the package can easily be closed
again, is tear proof and keeps the rice fresh. The new packages
are stable and can easily be stored on shelves or in the pantry.
Prepared in ten minutes

The basmati rice from the zip lock bag is prepared in ten minutes
so the fruity rice salad is ready in no time: First, prepare the rice
as outlined on the package and let it cool down. Wash and cut the
tomatoes in half, peel the cucumber, mango and papaya. Cut the
mango flesh from the stone, cut the papaya in half and remove the
pits. Dice the papaya, mango and cucumber. Mango and papaya
add an exotic and light touch to the salad which makes it the perfect dish for a warm evening.
Curry paste adds flavor
Wash the chicken breast, dry it and cut it in strips. Mix oil, salt
and curry paste and put the chicken in it. Roast mustard seeds in
a coated pan for the vinaigrette and let them cool down. Mix oil,
vinegar and mango-chutney, add the mustard seeds and spice it
with salt and pepper. Mix the rice, tomatoes, mango und papaya
with the dressing and put it on a large dish. Prepare the chicken
breast strips in a bowl on the grill, put them on the salad and serve
it. Serve fresh pita bread, or fresh white bread with the salad.
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In the heart of old town Sulzbach Rosenberger Strae 14 Phone: +49 (0) 9661-87090
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Fresh Food
for Hot Days
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Interested buyers can find a lot

of recipes in the online shop.
The ingredients can directly be
ordered. Delicious: Veggie coalfish filet with dill-lime-pesto in
puff pastry with mustard.
Eating vegetarian means eating healthy
Photo Credit: djd/alles-vegetarisch.de
(mpt-22) There are many reasons to eat vegetarian or vegan. A

very good one is the love for animals and the respect for their life.
If you take a look at the supermarket shelves, you will notice that
there is an abundance of meat and animal products. However, in a
throwaway society like ours, just as many meat products are just
as quickly thrown away.
Therefore, more and more people consciously make the decision
against eating animal products. Those who are in doubt often think
about why they should and, more importantly, how they can manage without animal or meat products. But there are many alternative
food products on the market now that are suited for vegetarians
and vegans, and are tasty and enjoyable.
colorful recipes and more energy
Those who believe that vegetarian cooking means cooking the
same boring vegetables over and over again are wrong. Today,
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Additionally, starters can order trial packages, to slowly get accustomed to the vegetarian way of cooking.
Completely changing your diet, or starting slowly?
Not everybody can handle completely changing his or her diet to
eating vegetarian from one day to the other. However, simply reducing your meat consumption can help you feel better and showing
more respect for the animals that are killed for that.
Even top athletes, like ironman Brendan Brazier, achieve top results with vegetarian food.
World Vegetarian Day
Vegetarians even have their own holiday. World Vegetarian Day is
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Vegetarian food definitely provides an alternative for those who
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