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tion will finally realize this new ODR complex when it opens to
the public Sept. 24.
Wolfgang Schultes, Outdoor Recreation director for USAG
Grafenwoehrs Family and MWR, said the complex would meet
the recreational needs of the entire community.
We have grown in size, said Schultes. And the needs of the
community have grown. This is the answer.
ODR will continue to provide the same services as before -equipment rentals, outdoor excursions, weekend trips and pro-
Photo Credit: Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
The new ODR complex will open to the public Sept. 24.
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Photo Credit: Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
Schnficht 9 95703 Plberg (near Grafenwoehr post) Phone 09637/470 Fax 09637/1040
www.antikhof-schoenficht.de E-Mail: info@antikhof-schoenficht.de
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The Soldier and Leader Information Expo will be held onsite the
same day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Expo invites all Soldiers within
the community to tour the facility and inquire about training and
recreational opportunities.
The grand opening, coined Funtober Fest, will take place on
Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon-8 p.m. The entire community is
invited to tour the complex and participate in outdoor activities
throughout the day.
A schedule of events includes a fish fry, gaming zone set up by
BOSS and the Warrior Zone, projects by the Arts and Crafts
center, library-sponsored reading programs, entertainment by
the GPAC Improv Troupe, 3-on-3 basketball and soccer games,
and childrens entertainment including a jumping castle and face
painting.
ODR will provide demonstrations on climbing and the high ropes
course, as well as shooting, archery and fishing. Guided tours of
the complex will take place throughout the day.
| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
7 | Bavarian Times
I truly felt at home in Germany, says Pearl mentioning Stuttgart, Bremerhaven and the North Sea. But what did she like
best about Grafenwoehr? The answer is easy: The Choir because I love to sing. I am always looking for choirs. My entire
family sings and plays the piano. Gospel music has its origins
in Alabama, adds the singer. Pearl was a soloist in the German-American choir and a co-founder of the protestant parish
choir of the Grafenwoehr Military Community.
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Over time, the percentage of German and American singers, mainly women, changed in the German-American
choir The Encores. Some times it was 50:50, and at
other times there were more American singers in the choir.
Currently, there is only one American singer in the choir
because the German members had to bid farewell to many
American singers who returned home.
On September 29, the choir celebrated its 10th anniversary
together with the 90th anniversary of Grafenwoehrs protestant St. Michaels Church. Choir practice is held every
Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in the protestant chapel annex in
Grafenwoehr, Martin-Luther-Strae 4 (adjacent to Gate 1 of
the training area). New singers, male and female, are always
welcome. The Encores repertoire includes gospel, pop,
jazz and songs from musicals, along with classic music in
German and English. For more information, go to www.
the-encores.de.
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Brig. Gen. Walter E. Piatt (center) visited the Culture- and Military Museum. Willi Buchfelder (left),
chairman of the Historic Society, and book author
Gerald Morgenstern took the commanding general
of JMTC on a tour of the military section which also
features a model of the Water Tower.
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| Grafenwoehr
Oktoberfest
celebrates 180 years
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MUNICH Its the worlds biggest festival; the quintessential experience where German stereotypes dance to beat of live oomph
bands.
This year marks the 180th Oktoberfest celebration, here, Sept.
21-Oct. 6, and like every year, it is shaping up to be a two-week,
non-stop celebration.
Women don snug dirndls while lederhosen-clad men walk proudly through the streets, a checkered shirt hiding their inevitable
beer bellies.
The 42-acre Theresienwiese, the location of the famed festival,
houses 14 large tents and more than 20 smaller ones. Each
beckons visitors inside where rows of revelry park on stadiumsized wooden benches.
In order to get a seat in a tent, you should buy tickets in advance.
Visitors can enter the tents without reservations but will not be
served unless they have a seat. If youre pushy or patient, or if
you arrive early (before 11 a.m. is advised), you can usually find
one somewhere.
All tents (big and small) are packed to the hilt, so you may find
yourself rubbing more than elbows with fellow tourists and locals, but thats part of the Oktoberfest charm.
Its a German Oktoberfest tradition to buy a Lebkuchen (a large, heart-shaped gingerbread cookie) and hang it around the neck of your best girl.
Tents can hold hundreds to thousands of festivalgoers, the largest (and oldest) being the 10,000-seat Schottenhamel, known
to many as the party tent. The Hippodrom tent is a colorful, hip
attraction where local celebrities sip on libations, while the Hofbraeuhaus tent is as popular as the beer hall of the same name
-- a favorite among American visitors.
Another crowd pleaser, the Augustiner beer tent, offers a more
relaxed atmosphere that is great for families. Not surprisingly
each tent keeps tens of thousands of liters of beer at the ready
and most (if not all) are cash only.
While the party is self-contained in the tents, outside, visitors can
roam fairgrounds for rides, roller coasters and carnival games.
Parents with small children can best enjoy these games on Tuesdays, coined family day, with special discounts.
Getting there:
Taking the train is the most hassle-free option for getting to Oktoberfest. Fest-goers can combine forces to use the Bayern Pass
(around 35 euros for a full day of travel on regional trains, Ubahn and S-bahn trains for up to five travelers). The key term is
regional trains. Avoid boarding a high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) train, which is not included in the Bayern Pass -- its an
expensive mistake.
On weekdays, the first Bayern Pass train leaves just after 9 a.m.;
weekend trains leave as early as 5:30-6:30 a.m. For the same
price as a Bayern Pass, the Vilseck Train Station is also offering
Oktoberfest Bayern Pass packages, which includes a Bayern
Pass, an Oktoberfest schedule and train timetables, explains
local traditions and offers recommendations for activities in Munich after the Oktoberfest party shuts down.
| by Molly Hayden,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
Photo Credit: Molly Hayden, U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
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(From left to right) U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy Smell II, assigned to U.S. Army Europe Headquarters Battalion,
Spc. Ernestine Koroma, assigned to 212th Combat
Support Hospital and Sgt. Bryan Teneyck, assigned
to Installation Management Command-Europe, conduct the weapons assembly lane during U.S. Army
Europes Best Warrior Competition in Grafenwoehr,
Germany, Aug. 19, 2013. The competition is a weeklong event that tests Soldiers physical stamina, leadership and technical knowledge and skill. Winners in
the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer categories
of the USAREUR competition will go on to compete at
the Department of the Army level.
You are always depending to the guy to your left and to your
right; whether you are out down range or here in garrison you
are always depending on other guys to help you out.
The medical situation training center lane was also a team event
in this years competition. The MSTC event tested each teams
first responder skills; requiring communication and teamwork
to assess and conduct first aid on two simulated casualties,
then evacuate both to a mock helicopter.
The Close Combat Aviation lane also gave enlisted and commissioned service members a chance to build relationships
and work together to accomplish a call for fire mission. Team
members were given 15 minutes to locate an enemy vehicle
using both binoculars and a map. After plotting the vehicle on
the map, the team then called up the coordinates to an AH-64
Apache, and within minutes the attack helicopter confirmed the
target and fired live 30mm rounds into the vehicle.
It is about communication, leadership, being able to adapt in
an environment so the whole crew can get together and complete the mission, said Spc. Leroy Suquintana, an Infantryman assigned to U.S. Army Europes Headquarters Battalion in
Wiesbaden, Germany.
Each of the service members in the team gained an appreciation for the benefits of working together.
Check out all the Best Warrior competition action on the Best
Warrior microsite at www.eur.army.mil/BestWarrior.
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Grafenwoehr, Germany Soldiers and junior officers competing in U.S. Army Europes 2013 Best Warrior competition are
not only competing as individuals for the title of Best Warrior,
but also as teams throughout the competition here Aug. 18-23.
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Sgt. Anish Abraham, 44th ESB automations NCO and instructor for this class, compared social media to posting a sign with
personal information in your front yard.
Using the Armys approved training website, Maj. Richard Hagner, 44th ESB executive officer, created an adult learning environment with back-and-forth discussion which not only educated on the dangers of posting too much information on the
Web, but also afforded an opportunity to take the online test
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I couldnt figure out how to flush the toilet or turn the water on
to wash my hands. I couldnt even figure out which bathroom
to go in, she said. I just got back on the bus and started
crying.
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I taught them some fest songs, Myers-Garner laughed. Everybody in the restaurant was just looking at us as we were
singing Ein Prosit! The ladies loved it.
She also taught them how to properly Prost, or toast, in
Bavaria, including not just what to do, but why, and providing
a historical component to help people assimilate more and
become a part of the German community.
Jenn Lawlor arrived in Hohenfels on July 2 and intended to
take the class then, but it was canceled.
I remarked, jokingly, that by the time August rolled around I
wouldnt need the class because I wouldve been here for a
month and a half. Boy was I wrong! said Lawlor. I was glad
I attended anyway. Not only did I learn a ton, but I made new
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The Relocation Readiness Program also offers classes in German language and just this month are premiering a new class
on trachten, the traditional Bavarian lederhosen and dirndls
seen at most festivals.
The class will discuss the various pieces comprising the outfits, the history, when and how to wear them, and will include
a shopping trip to Regensburg where participants can try on
and perhaps purchase their own.
Other classes will take a closer look at various aspects of the
German culture, such as blaskapelle or oompah bands,
fest etiquette, brewery tours and kirwa, the small village festivals centered around the local church.
And all our classes are free, said Iglesias.
Myers-Garner said she remembers being scared and confused when she arrived in Hohenfels and how much Hallo
Hohenfels and Culture College helped give her the courage to
explore on her own. Now, she wants to give that gift to others.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Americans to come to
Europe and explore these cities and towns that are older than
our nation, she said. And I want to help people have the
confidence to do that.
| by Mark Iacampo,
U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs
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if there was an incident to occur where children needed to be
temporarily removed from their homes for safety reasons, we
would have a home available to provide care.
EPC providers need to be at least 21 years old and pass a
background check, but Stauber said the most important qualification is having a passion for reaching out to a family in need.
Heather Kiplinger had such a passion when she signed up for
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I lost my mom very young, so any child that has to be away
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parent. Besides CPR, training can include classes on child development, appropriate disciplinary techniques, and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
Hopefully, a child will never need to be placed with the EPC
provider, said Stauber, but if they do, then we have that availability.
To begin the application process for becoming an EPC provider, contact your local Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program manager.
| by Mark Iacampo,
U.S. Army Garrison Hohenfels Public Affairs
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Sgt. 1st Class Sergio Velazquez, assigned to U.S. Army Europes Joint Multinational Training Command, climbs over a wall during the obstacle course portion of
USAREURs 2013 Best Warrior Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Aug. 20.
The recent Best Warrior competition tested Soldiers from across USAREUR on military knowledge and skills through more
than 30 tasks such as land navigation, weapons qualifications,
combat first aid, and a combatives tournament.
Competitors also took a written examination and demonstrated their knowledge on a wide variety of military topics before
a board of sergeants major.
My favorite event was the call to fire, Velazquez said. Youre
talking to these two Apaches (helicopters) on the radio and
youre watching them engage targets on the range with actual
30mm machine guns. I think everybody enjoyed that one.
Velazquez said he felt he had done well during the competition, but was still surprised when announced as the winner.
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Force protection is not just for the Soldier and the mission
anymore, but also for the civilians and family members in the
Army community, said Keith Brewer, Hohenfels Anti-Terrorism
and Force Protection manager.
Its good to get this message out, because its when you
get comfortable and think oh, nothings going to happen that
things usually do happen, said Spc. Eboni Rogers, 527th Military Police Company.
Brewer said his main goal was to educate people. He handed out flyers and brochures detailing types of situations that
might merit a report, who to call and what to say.
Suspicious activities could include people drawing or measuring important buildings, strangers asking questions about
security forces or procedures, chemical smells, or an unattended briefcase, package or backpack.
Brewers efforts seem to be making a difference.
He made me think of some things I hadnt thought of before,
said Nan Barker, Hohenfels Library manager.
Some people may hesitate on whether they should say
something or not, but you cant go wrong if you report something, said Rogers. Its better safe than sorry.
In Hohenfels, to report suspicious activity call 466-2812.
| by Mark Iacampo,
USAG Hohenfels Public Affairs
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suicide is tragic. But every one of them does impact the unit,
the morale of that unit, that squad. And I just think the more
that we can do to keep the focus on what resources are out
there for people who are having issues and those stressors
that would drive somebody to suicide, then we make those
resources available.
When leadership is aware of the issues Soldiers are facing,
whether it be relationship issues or financial issues or something else entirely, they can direct those Soldiers to the ample support services the Army provides -- especially though
the Armys Ready and Resilient Campaign, which serves as an
umbrella for hundreds of programs aimed at helping Soldiers
resolve the issues that might lead them to consider suicide,
and also develop the resiliency they need to be able to handle
those challenges.
There are many programs available, some that deal with Soldiers, some with families, others that affect various aspects of
a Soldiers life and well-being. The Ready and Resilient Campaign is meant to make it easier for Solders to find the right
program to help them, and at the same time, R2C will also
find efficiencies within the portfolio of programs available. In
practical terms, that means some programs will be cut where
there is redundancy, and other programs might be merged to
make them more efficient.
The effect of that will be to create fewer, more effective programs, Campbell said, that cost the Army less money, but
at the same time continue to provide Soldiers with the same
support the Army has always provided.
At some posts you may have two or three programs that deal
with alcohol or drugs that are tied into suicide, and they may
not be talking to the same population, Campbell said. We
cant afford to be redundant, and we cant afford not to provide to Soldiers what is important to them. What we are trying
to do is take a hard look and have metrics applied to all those
programs, and make sure the decisions we make are the best
for each of those posts, camps or stations.
One part of the Armys Ready and Resilient Campaign the vice
chief considers critical is the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program, responsible for helping Soldiers learn
resilience by either becoming master resilience trainers, or by
learning resilience at the unit level through Soldiers who have
been through the master resilience trainer, or MRT, course.
I cant stress enough the resiliency piece of it, and this CSF2,
tied into MRT, Campbell said. As I went out and traveled and
talked to folks that had gone through the master resilience
training ... everybody Ive talked to that has been through the
MRT has said it has changed their lives and they have been
able to impact other Soldiers lives. Thats really key.
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September is suicide awareness month and while the Army will highlight suicide prevention this month, the services vice chief said the effort is year-round. Pictured here, Vice Chief
of Staff of the Army Gen. John Campbell briefs staffers at the new Headquarters Department of the Army, July 24, 2013, at the Pentagon.
Campbell said the Army is trying to get master resilience trainers down to company level. Right now the Army has about
16,000 personnel who are MRT-qualified, and that number
increased both through MRT training at Fort Jackson, at
the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, and
through mobile MRT training teams.
Resiliency training is meant to strengthen a Soldiers ability
to more effectively deal with the kinds of situations that might
affect their ability to do their job, or might even drive them to
consider suicide. Resilience training isnt just offered to master resilience trainers -- who are meant to bring those skills
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Twenty eight company-grade officers were honored at a Pentagon ceremony, May 30, with the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur
Leadership Award. Units may nominate outstanding junior officers and warrant officers for the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award
from now through Oct. 28.
The program recognizes company grade officers who demonstrate the ideals for which MacArthur stood -- duty, honor,
and country. It promotes and sustains effective junior officer
leadership in the Army and is open to second lieutenants
through captains and warrant officers through chief warrant
officers 2.
Officers selected at the USAREUR level will move forward to
the Department of the Army level.
shape me into a better officer, said 2012 DA MacArthur winner Capt. James E. Perkins, observer coach and trainer for
Joint Multinational Readiness Center Operations Group, the
Warhog Team in Hohenfels, Germany. Any success I have
enjoyed is a direct reflection of the mentorship I have received
over the years. To be chosen by USAREUR to receive this
prestigious award certainly represents a highlight in my career and I hope I live up to the legacy of other recipients who
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Honey from the local beekeepers is a popular item at the farmers market.
While supporting local farmers and being a part of a community is rewarding on its own, according to Kim Waller, director,
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Below is a list of farmers markets near and far, small and
large. Note, if any of the listed days is a German holiday, the
markets are usually held the day prior. Most markets run from
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Ansbach: 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
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or stroke.
There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein
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The throat is sore, the nose is running - the symptoms of a cold are very annoying.
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from $43,425 and 48,925 respectively, again inclusive of destination and handling. All four variants of the BMW 4 Series
Coupe will arrive in US showrooms late this summer.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is visibly larger in width and
wheelbase than the outgoing BMW 3 Series Coupe, and its
stretched silhouette sits considerably lower to the road. This,
together with its BMW-typical short overhangs, long hood and
set-back passenger compartment with flowing roofline, give
the BMW 4 Series Coupe a visual balance. The cars striking
front end with its characteristic BMW design features, such
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with the BMW 3 Series. New elements of the BMW 4 Series
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The Audi A4 and S4 continue into the 2014 Model Year with
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The 2014 A4 and athletic S4 bring increased power, exhilarating driving dynamics, intelligent technologies, state-of-the-art
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Performance
Performance in the Audi A4, first introduced in 2008 as the fastest and most fuel efficient engine versus its six-cylinder competitors, has been further enhanced for the 2014 Model Year.
The 2014 A4 is powered by the 2.0 TFSI turbocharged and
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and 325 lb-ft torque. Mated to a six-speed manual or sevenspeed S tronic transmission, the S4 is fitted with the legendary Audi quattro all-wheel drive. An available rear sport differential actively distributes the power between the rear wheels
and enables superior cornering and acceleration as the driver
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The A4 and S4 feature electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering, which removes weight from the front of the car, and
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light tests again. During the check up, all lights of the car are
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includes a check of the height settings and headlights range.
Dont forget the anti-shock pads
Anti-shock pads not only ensure the comfort of the driver and
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pads are fully functional and efficient, they guarantee that there
is perfect contact between the vehicle and the road surface.
That is necessary to ensure that all assistance systems, such as
the ABS breaks, the electronic stability system and the traction
control system can fully function. Every 10,000 kilometers, the
anti-shock pads move up and down five million times. But most
drivers do not pay attention to their wear and tear. The Association of German Vehicle Repair Shops reports that every tenth
vehicle is equipped with damaged anti-shock pads. Anti-shock
pads should be checked by a professional after the first 60,000
kilometers, and then every 20,000 kilometers.
What experts say about snow tires
Drivers should be prepared for the arrival of winter and switch
to snow tires. The rubber of these tires ensures a good road
grip even during difficult, winterly road conditions. Modern
brand snow tires are not only the better choice when its free-
zing, snowing or icy, explains Klaus Engelhart, press spokesperson of tire manufacturer Continental. Thats mainly a result
of the modern rubber composites. Once temperatures drop
below seven degrees centigrade, snow tires offer more grip than
summer tires. Therefore, drivers should change earlier rather
than later, recommends tire expert Rainer Binder of ReifenDirekt Co. Often, ground frost and low temperatures in the early
morning already occur in the fall. Therefore, drivers whose cars
are equipped with snow tires drive to work more safely. Normal
fall temperatures do not cause a risk for higher abrasive wear of
the snow tires, adds Engelhart.
How to deal with scratches and flaws
Scratches and other flaws on doors or the trunk carpet, scratched leather seats, paint or cuts in the upholstery. These damages are extremely annoying, especially when the car is relatively
new, or about to be sold because the flaws significantly reduce
the cars value. Thats especailly true for leased vehicles. But
what can be done? Replacing the parts with new ones is expensive. A leather seat can cost more than 1,500 Euro, a new trunk
carpet around 1,600 Euro. The smart Trim or KLIPS repair
systems offered by Cartec Autotechnik Fuchs offer a reasonably
priced and fast alternative. Its already being used by many car
repair shops and the repair cost is around 80 percent cheaper
than buying new parts.
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Wrther Lake. But Harley bikers also enjoyed talking shop and
the near-by biker party not far away from the palace at the Wrther Lake. Here, the rock band Malett entertained bikers and
visitors, who did not only come from Austria but also from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Hungary. Suddenly, the
music changed and the lead singer performed a perfect Ave
Maria, accompanied by huge applause.
miss a thing during the Harley parade. Then it started: The hot
air is filled with the smell of gasoline. The loud sound of engines
announces the arrival of the Harley riders who drive by in some
pretty crazy outfits: Elvis came alive again, as did Mozart and
the Vikings. Some drivers presented real tricks on their bikes.
But most of them simply enjoyed being part of the whole event,
high-fiving and excitedly waving at the spectators.
But the best was left for the end at the biker event when all visitors were looking for the perfect spot to make sure they did not
| by Renate Gradl
Franz Schneider
One of the bikers pulls a biker bible out of his bag. Someone
gave it to me today and said: You will also take the final turn
curve one days But until that day comes, all that counts is the
bike that provides a feeling of freedom and open space. Michael,
Wolfgang and his wife Conny and son Daniel, who I met in my
hotel in Feldkirchen, agreed with that. They came from VillingenSchwenningen in the Black Forest and attended the EuropeanBike-Week for the first time.
| Social Media
1)Talk to your children about their Internet chat, social networking and browsing habits.
Parents who keep an open dialogue with their children are
more informed about their childrens interests and are better
able to take action to mitigate individual cyber threats for their
families. The rule of thumb for anyone engaged in social media is not to place anything on your site that you wouldnt mind
seeing on a billboard. Also, be very careful who has access to
view your private sites. Friend is a term used a little too loosely in our Internet jargon today and can be very misguiding
for young people.
2) Use parental controls and review your internet history often.
Parental controls allow parents to select which sites their
children are allowed to access. All major operating systems,
including Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7, offer parental controls that allow parents to restrict Internet and
computer usage. This is an invaluable tool in helping to prevent malicious logic, such as viruses, spyware and software,
from making its way onto your computer. Also, review your
computers Internet browsing history often. This will give you
a good indication of which sites your children visit online. If
any of these sites collect personal information, you should
discourage their use immediately.
3) Always use anti-virus software.
Always use anti-virus and anti-spyware programs on any computer connected to the Internet, period. Remember to keep
the computer updated and adjust your security settings within
your anti-virus software to account for your familys browsing
habits, as necessary.
4) Remind children never to talk to strangers online.
This is perhaps the most important rule of family cyber safety.
Children should never give out personal information (phone
numbers or addresses) to anyone online and should only use
nicknames or just a first name for online chat and social media, if engaging in these activities is allowed. They should never plan to meet in person anyone whom they have met online
without parental approval and supervision.
For more information on National Cyber security Awareness
Month, visit the Department of Homeland Defense website at:
http://www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month
| by Jennifer Phifer,
Fort Jackson Network Enterprise Center
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| Social Media
Social media has become a big part of our lives. Social media can help people and Army organizations share
information. It also helps Soldiers, family members and
Army civilians to stay connected to loved ones.
As a culture, we depend on social media, but social media
use can be extremely dangerous if youre not careful.
Do you know what information you can post about your
job? Did you know people can use social media to collect
information and steal your identity? Did you know you can
be at risk even if you dont use social media.
Operations security (OPSEC) and personal privacy concerns should be paramount when using social media
Did you know?
A U.S. Government official on sensitive travel to Iraq created a security risk for himself and others by Tweeting his
location and activities every few hours.
A Family on vacation kept friends up-to-date via online
profiles; their home was burglarized while they were away.
New computer viruses and Trojans that successfully target information on social networking sites are on the rise.
Information on social networking sites has led to people
losing job offers, getting fired and even being arrested.
Dont share information that you dont want to become public. Be careful about what you post about yourself on social media platforms. Once you put something out there,
you cant control where it goes. Someone might target you
based simply because you work in the DoD. Be cautious
when listing your job, military organization, education and
contact information.
Providing too much information in your profile can leave
you exposed to people who
want to steal your identity or steal sensitive operational
information.
What not to post
When using Facebook and other social media platforms,
do not post personally identifiable information and any
information that can damage Army operations.
Think about what youre posting before hitting share.
Many times, you can avoid releasing sensitive information
by simply rephrasing your social media post.
If you arent comfortable placing the same information on
a sign in your front yard, dont put it online.
| by Mike Blass,
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Public Affairs
Safe
social networking
Be cautious when accepting friend requests and interacting with people online. You should never accept a friend
request from someone you do not know, even if they know
a friend of yours. For more on this, check out this article
about the Robin Sage Experiment: Fictitious femme fatale
fooled cybersecurity
At to r n e ys - At- L A w
Social networking sites have become a haven for identity thieves and con artists trying to use your information
against you.
Several kidnapping, rape and murder cases were linked
to social networking sites where the victims first connected with their attackers.
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roughly. Clean the pads thoroughly with a washrag. Otherwise, the dogs paws will remain wet for for several hours.
Wet paws can cause skin irritations and attract mosquitos and
fleas. Also pay attention to the space between the toes and
make sure it is dry.
The hair between the pads should be kept short to ensure the
dog can evenly put its paw on the ground and to prevent dirt,
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trimming the hair prevents that. Breeds such as the Cavalier
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wont care for your dogs pads. You should care for your dogs
feet like you care for your own. After all, they are carrying us
through life.
Dirt, mud, or salt should not be allowed to dry on the pads because that causes redness, skin irritations, or infections. Skin
care products should be natural products because dogs and
cats often lick their paws and chemical products may cause
severe abdominal cramps.
| by Alexandra Walberer
| Biking
Biking is healthy
and helps you
stay fit
Grafenwoehr. There are about 73 million bikes in Germany. That means that the majority of Germans own a bike. But
most of them only use it for short distances although biking
keeps you fit and healthy. It also helps to save gas and protect
the climate. Biking mainly improves the pump function of the
heart, reduces weight and makes you feel happy.
Long bike trails can also be found around Grafenwoehr. The
Creuen Bike Trail is 67 kilometers long, has only very
small hills and features a lot of nature and culture. It starts
at the swimming lake in Mantel and follows the Haidenaab
Bike Trail to Steinfels. In 2009, a new trail was built ending
at Grub. Through Bruckendorfgmnd it goes to Schwarzenbach, where the trail splits at the end of the town. Left, the trail
goes into the little forest and to the flood bridge near Diefurt.
Bikers must walk across the bridge. The impressive castle
comes into sight. Then the trail continues to Kahrmhle and
Pressath, where the Haidenaab river is left behind. The bituminized trail continues along B470 to Eschenbach. Then it loops
around the small Ruweiher Lake and bikers reach the large
Ruweiher Lake. This area is one of the oldest nature parks
in Germany and a birds haven. At the hotel and restaurant
Glutschaufel bikers can leave the Creuen Bike Trail and return to Eschenbach to continue on to Grafenwoehr where the
Military Museum may be visited- Passing by the Waldbad outdoor pool, bikers leave the garrison town to return to Mantel.
Die bike station in Weiden offers bikers a large selection of
cross, mountain and trekking bikes as well as racing bikes.
If you want to take it a bit more slowly, get an E-bike. It goes
without saying that kids bikes can be found there as well.
| by Renate Gradl
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Community Highlights
Winter Driving Course
For all those new arrival in Germany or for anyone who is uncomfortable driving in winter conditions and ice, the garrison is
offering Winter Driving Courses. The course is design to educate
drivers on the dangers of driving in snow/ice and to give tips
on handling sliding or out of control vehicles. If your unit/or-
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AFAP Conference
13-14 Nov: The Army Family Action Plan Conference brings together Soldiers, family members and civilians to discuss how
we can improve the garrison with local leadership and subject
matter experts. If you have an idea on how to improve our community and would like to participate, please call ACS at DSN
476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650.
Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines
Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118, CIV
09641-83-118. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear
youre never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in
confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength.
24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838,
Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline DSN
475-4567, CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218, CIV 09662-833218 and Emergency Services DSN 117, CIV 09641-83-117.
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Exchange News
Office Source to close
1 Oct: Starting 1 Oct, the Grafenwoehr Office Source will close.
Units and facilities must order their Self Service Supply Center (SSSC) through the new online Warehouse Ordering Web
(WOW) program and the order is delivered to an Exchange store
nearest to the customer for pick-up. See your local Exchange
for details.
TKS switch from analog to digital
AFN analog signal to the barracks has been switched to a digital
signal. In order to receive the digital signal, Soldiers will need
to rent a digital receiver from TKS for 11.84 Euro/month or 9.95
Euro/month without the VAT. For additional fees up to 80 euro,
TKS will add other channels. Please visit TKS in the Exchange on
Tower Barracks for more info.
Sports, Fitness,
Hobbies & Recreation
Bayern Rangers hockey team
The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is looking for new players.
The team invites interested players to practice: Sun, Sep 15, 4:45
- 6:15 p.m. in Mitterteich Wed, Set.p 25, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Wed, Oct. 2, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Sat, Oct 5, 6:30 8
p.m. in Mitterteich Sun, Oct 27, 4:15 5:45 p.m. in Mitterteich.
To join in the fun, just show up. Players must provide their own
equipment and chip in to cover the cost of ice time -- normally
10 euro for a 90 minute skate. For more info please see the team
page at www.facebook.com/bayernrangers.
ODR activities
All activities are from 6-9 p.m. call Outdoor Recreation at DSN
476-2563, CIV 09662-83-2563 for more.
Mondays: Mountain Bike Mondays. Experience Bavaria from a
bike. Rides vary in length from 15 km to 35 km, depending on
location and abilities of riders. Prior MTB experience is recommended. Sign up today!
Thursdays: Paddling and rock climbing. Participants will learn
to belay/rock climb and canoe/kayak on alternating Thursdays.
Classes will continue through the summer.
Sundays are Family Bowling days
Sundays: Every Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center, kids bowl for $.50 and adults bowl for $1.75. At the
Rose Barracks Bowling Center, we offer All you can Bowl for
one low price. Call the Bowling Centers for more details.
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School News
VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarships
Deadline 1 Nov: The VFW has two scholarships available for
high school and middle school students. Students in 6-8th
grade are eligible for the Patriots Pen scholarship. Forty-six
applicants will win scholarships ranging from $500-5,000.
This years essay theme is What Patriotism Means to Me.
High schoolers are eligible for a $30,000 scholarship and
$1,000-16,000 scholarships. Their essays theme is Why Im
Optimistic about our Nations Future.
VFW Teacher of the Year Award nomination
Deadline 1 Nov: Do you know a teacher devoted to education, their country and community? You can nominate them for
the VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers will be judged
in K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 categories. Those nominating the must
describe in 350 words or less why the educator deserves the
honor.
Netzaberg Elementary School
3 Oct: Fall Fest. 5:30-7 p.m. Food, games, and prizes. A family
event. MPR.
11 Oct: School-wide Volksmarch. 8:30-10 a.m. Route throughout Netzaberg.
14 Oct: NO SCHOOL. Columbus Day.
31 Oct: End of 1st Quarter.
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University of Oklahoma MA courses The University of Oklahoma in Rose Barracks offers degree programs to military service
members and civilians in an accelerated format that meets the
demands of the working adult. The university offers both Master
of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations and a Master of
Human Relations. We are currently enrolling new students. Email
Carla Miller or call her at DSN 476-2069, CIV 09662-83-2069.
Further information can be found at www.goou.ou.edu. Summer
courses in Rose Barracks: The University of Oklahoma is now
offering a Masters in Education in Europe. If you are interested
in earning a Master of Education in Vilseck, please complete the
one minute online needs assessment. The university will use the
confidential information to place the degree program in Europe.
National Test Center (NTC) new hours
University of Maryland University College-Europes National Test
Center (NTC) is now open Monday-Friday 20 hrs/wk from 8:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Finish your degree faster by taking advantage
of the many exams that are being offered at the NTC. The NTC
offers computer-based exams for college credit including CLEP,
DSST, GMAT, IT certifications, and many other professional certification exams. The NTC is excited to offer all five modules of
the GED in a computer-based format. Call Kristin Wright at DSN
476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462, to schedule an appointment.
High-Quality
Brass Music
Grafenwoehr/Eschenbach. A 45-member brass band,
conducted by Benno Englhart, and consisting of musicians
from the Grafenwoehr and Hahnbach brass bands will perform
a fall concert in the auditorium of Eschenbach High-School.
The diverse program includes traditional and modern brass
music, featuring songs from the musical Hair, along with
polkas, marches, Dixie and swing music. During the intermission, small snacks and beverages will be available. Led by
Benno Englhart, the Grafenwoehr musicians of all ages have
been practicing demanding compositions for brass orchestras
since the fall of 2012. Together with members of the Hahnbach
brass band, who Englhart took over as conductor in the fall of
2012, they entertained the visitors of the Frhschoppen at the
Speinshart parish fest and participated in the church service
on Pentecost Monday in Pressath. The Hahnbach brass musicians enjoy an excellent reputation. They participate in many
musical contests and regularly place first.
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On Friday, October 25, the motto of the popular midnight sauna is Ghost ado. Following a welcome cocktail, half-hour
sauna treatments and a large midnight will be offered. The
number of guests is limited to 130, so please make your reservation early.
At the beginning of the fall vacation on October 25, guests
may experience a special highlight: The large Aqua-MovieEvent will start at 3 p.m. A movie will be shown on the water
and their will be numerous activities for kids and the entire
family. Games and groovy music for the young and the old will
be featured before the music starts. Afterwards, the movie the
audience has voted for will be shown on a screen, swimming
on the water.
The massage of the months offers prickling relaxation for the
entire body. A coconut peeling and natural crystal salt care for
and relax the skin, essential oils caress the senses. This offer
for only 37.80 Euro is valid from October 1 to 31. Appointments may be made at the front desk.
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This year, Basels Fall Fair takes place for the 543rd time. Its landmark, the Ferris wheel
on the Mnster Square, can be seen from far away.
Stress-free arrival
(djd). Use public transportation to guarantee a stress-free
arrival, or park your car at the train station or in the citys
suburbs. Street cars regularly leave from the train station
to the fairgrounds and the city center. All squares can
easily be reached by foot. When checking into the hotel,
each guest also receives the so-called mobility ticket for
free use of the public transportation system. For more
information about hotels and travel packages, go to www.
basel.com.
Basel celebrates
What is so special about the fall fair is that it takes place on
seven different squares throughout town and in an exhibition
hall on the trade fair grounds. It is one of the largest fairs in
Europe and every year, more than one million people from
near and far come to visit. The park-like Peters Square is
extremely popular. Hundreds of booths, displaying goods and
crafts for sale attract visitors. And since this market lasts two
days longer than the fair, visitors have enough time to extensively try and taste everything thats being offered there.
Rosekiechli and Magenmorsellen
Basels fall fair has a long tradition, going back to 1471 when
the city was given the right to hold a market by Emperor Frederick III. Since then, the fall fair was held every year. If you
visit the fair for the first time, you should definitely try out some
of its regional specialties. Among the best known are Kskiechli (cheese cakes), the Rosekiechli (made from sugar
dough, fried in the pan and covered with powdered sugar),
the Mssmgge (thumb-long, bi-colored, striped candy),
and Magenmorsellen (fine sugar plates flavored with fruit
essences and spices).
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The Basel Mssmgge is only one of the many sweet delicacies visitors can enjoy
at the fall fair.
The traditional Basel Fall Fair is a huge attraction. Every year, millions of visitors come
from near and far to visit this large event.
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Backcountry bliss
After finally reaching the top and unloading our packs, we realized we had earned every awe-inspiring view -- not to mention
the cold beverages and hot meals that came later.
The scenery was nothing less than breathtaking. Tucked away
in a verdant valley, the Kaerlingerhaus, the first mountain hut
on our route, offered a panoramic view of the Alps.
Mountain ridges peeked from behind the clouds and the ocean-blue sky glistened as a perfect backdrop for photographs.
The bleating of mountain goats and the clanking of the bells
around their necks echoed in the valley, creating a mini orchestra to complement the view.
Mountain huts abound in the Berchtesgaden. They offer minimalist accommodations - a single bed in a room with fellow
travelers, complete with pillow and warm blankets.
They serve food and drinks and an offer a warm shower for
an additional cost (usually three euros for three minutes). The
huts are only accessible on foot, so the other travelers you
meet are often on a similar journey.
Day two was relatively easy. We left behind the lush greenery
and bouldered over a moonscape of sizable white rocks for
seven kilometers and arrived at the second hut in less than
three hours.
The group naturally split into different levels of speed and expertise, but the one thing everyone agreed on was that while
living and working in such a unique environment, exploration
was a necessity.
I consider myself an outdoor person. Ive journeyed on long
hikes, Ive camped, and I appreciate what Mother Nature has
to offer -- but not everyone in our group could say the same.
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In addition to leading numerous outdoor activities and adventures, they also have all the necessary gear for maximum
success.
Having the proper gear is essential. With any hike or outdoor
adventure, you have to prepare yourself for the worst. And day
three of our hike was just that.
We awoke to torrential downpour. Our next hut was 7.4 kilometers away and we would gain more than 950 meters in altitude
on the trail, which was a barren landscape of slippery rocks.
Bundled under warm layers and rain gear, we eked our way
along the trail -- slow, steady and safe, arriving at the Ingolstaedterhaus in a modest three and a half hours.
We celebrated our small victory with hot chocolate and a jamboree. Two of the hikers lugged their ukuleles along (a luxury
at best, but well worth it), and we sat in a circle singing Johnny
Cash songs and serenading the room with a loud, off-key version of Country Roads.
Even the locals sang along. If there was ever a way to win over
a room full of Germans, John Denver is a good start.
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The wisent compound in Springe near Hannover includes a large compound for brown bears and provides visitors with a good view.
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Hand-raised wolves get very close to the visitors at the wisent compound in Springe
near Hannover.
(djd). The family package for two adults and one or two
children includes one overnight in a family room with
breakfast, admission to the adventure zoo and info material. It can be booked until the end of October. On the
Discovery Trail is an adventure package including two
overnights with breakfast, admission to the zoo, a guided
tour, lunch, a guided city tour, an information brochure,
the HannoverCard for a three-day free use of public transportation and more. All packages can be booked online at
www.visit-hannover.com.
At the Sea Life in Hannover, visitors can walk through a glass tunnel past tropic underwater creatures.
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powdered sugar and the lemon juice. Slightly warm each
cream mold with hot water, turn it over and use a pointed knife
to loosen the cream to allow some air to get into the mold.
Allow the cream to glide on a plate and decorate it with the
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Sat. and Sun. starting at 10 a.m.
Preparation:
1. cut the vanilla bean in half and take out the pulp. Put the
gelatin leaves in cold water. Cook the vanilla mark with the
fresh whipped cream and the sugar. Melt the gelatine in the
hot liquid. Take off the oven and stir it periodically. Add fresh
buttermilk once the liquid is lukewarm. Put in the fridge and
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Traditional and
mediterranean cuisine
(djd/pt). Traditional or urbane, hearty or low on calories, simple or sophisticated -- the potato comes in all kinds of variations. So it comes as no surprise that the tuber is so popular,
despite the fact that the American native did not come to Germany until the 17th century. It was considered poisonous until
Frederick the Great, almost 100 years later, finally managed
to convince its contemporaries of how great it tasted.
Many misunderstandings
Even today, there are still many misunderstanding regarding
the potato. Many believe its a fattening food. But only meals
prepared with a lot of fat, such as French Fries, are high in
calories. The potato itself only contains 70 calories per 100
grams, but a whole lot of vitamins. Correctly prepared, the
potato is very healthy. Its best cooked unpeeled in a steamer
or in a cooking pot with a lid and very few water. That way,
the healthy ingredients are preserved. Potato cooks should
also know that the different kinds of potatoes are classified
by the way they cook. The floury types are best for soups and
mashes. Waxy potatoes are good for use in salads and casseroles. The mainly waxy kinds can be used for all dishes.
No potato but nevertheless a delicacy
Despite its name, the sweet potato is not a potato. It belongs
to the morning-glory family, a different kind of botanical family. But sweet potatoes can be used just like regular potatoes. Its sweet taste and creamy consistence make for a
special kind of taste. Sweet potatoes are very popular in the
Southern states of the USA. Tabasco pepper sauce is often
used to spice them. The hot sauce from Louisiana very well
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Welcome to
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Opening Hours:
TuesdaySunday: 11 a.m.2 p.m. and 5 p.m.11 p.m.
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Dice the ham, mix the pasta sauce with the diced ham and
frozen peas, add salt and pepper, if needed. Slice the mozzarella. Alternate layering pasta sauce and lasagna sheets in a
20 x 30 cm casserole. Start and finish with a sauce layer. Put
the mozzarella slices on top and put in the pre-heated oven
at 225 Celsius (oven with recirculating air: 200 Celsius).
Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
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Ingredients:
150 grams ham
2 glasses Bertolli pasta sauce ricotta
300 grams frozen peas
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250 grams mozzarella cheese
6 lasagne sheets
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